HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-14-059 - Municipal Heritage Register - Addendum to CSD-14-036 (Listing of 82 Weber Street East) (2)
Staff Report CSD-14-036 was considered by Council on May 26, 2014 and proposed to list 82
Weber Street East as a non-designated property of cultural heritage value or interest on the
Municipal Heritage Register. Staff met with representatives of the owner prior to that Council
meeting and agreed to support a deferral to provide an opportunity for the owner to consider the
implications of listing and, if necessary, meet with staff. As a result, Council deferred the
decision on the listing.
Representatives andthe owner of 82 Weber Street East have discussed the proposed listing
andhave now advised City staff in writing that the listing as a non-designated property of
cultural heritage value or interest on the Municipal Heritage Register will not be challenged. As a
result, the recommendation to list the subject property can be reconsidered by Council. A
Statement of Significance is
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Listing of non-designated property of cultural heritage value or interest on the Municipal
Heritage Register supports the Community Priority of the City of Kitchener
Strategic Plan by helping to nurture a sense of pride and community and promote culture as
both an economic driver and a central element of a healthy community.Listing on the Municipal
Heritage Register also supports the Community Priority to honour and protect our
heritage.
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Staff Report CSD-14-036 outlined the methods to INFORM and CONSULT with the owner and
their representatives. The methods included several notices and information packages.
Although no written or verbal submissions were made for the May Heritage Kitchener meeting,
staff met with representatives of the owner prior to the Council meeting regarding a deferral.
The deferral provided more time for the representatives to dialogue with the owner and resulted
in a written submission that they would not challenge the listing.
The owner has been notified that the recommendation to list the property will be reconsidered
by Council on Monday, November 17, 2014. Also, t
website with the agenda in advance of the council meeting.
Brandon Sloan, Manager, Long Range & Policy Planning
Leon Bensason, Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning
Michael May, Deputy CAO, Community Services Department
Statement of Significance (Available in alternate format upon request)
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APPENDIX A: STATEMENTS OF SIGNIFICANCE
82 Weber St E
Plan 175 Part Lot 2 Plan 364 Part Lot 4 & 28 Plan 406 Part Lot 15 & 16
1972
Modern
:Horton & Ball
:Offices
:Good
82 Weber Street East is atwo storey modern building constructed in 1972. The building is
situated on a 0.57 acre parcel of land located on the north side of Weber Street East between
Scott Street and Lancaster Street East in the Central Frederick Planning Community of the City
of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the
heritage value is the building.
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APPENDIX A: STATEMENTS OF SIGNIFICANCE
82 Weber Street East is recognized for its design, physical and associative values.
The design value relates to the modern architecture of the building. The importance of Modern
architecture and the building at 82 Weber Street are described in the ss
1946- The book indicates that:
Images of Progress: Modern Architecture in Waterloo Region presents fifty buildings
constructed between 1946 and 1996, designed by architects of local, national, and in some
cases international renown. It is our collective hope that the general public will gain a better
understanding of the role architecture has played in the development of Kitchener, Waterloo and
Cambridge. In presenting architecture of high quality, we expect to raise public appreciation for
well-designed buildings, such that people will begin to understand how their lives can be
(Mannell, 1997, p. 7).
-1996 brings attention to the fine modern architecture of the Waterloo
Region, promoting awareness of the architectural heritage of the last fifty years. Much of this
work reveals the energy associated with the first appearance of an explicitly modern
presented. The architecture of this period is open, diverse and confident in its handling of form
and technology, not at all surprising given the optimistic spirit of Canadian society between the
(Mannell, 1997, p. 9).
oup of lawyers, this is an uncomplicated building with
a traditional relationship to the street. The expression of the exterior is noteworthy, with walls of
cast-in-place concrete using forms of rough sawn hemlock boards. The resulting textured
surfaces are complemented by the wooden sun screen shielding the south-facing window on
Weber Street. This project displays the contemporary interest in the use of textures from natural
eriments in
beton-(Mannell, 1997, p. 27).
The associative value relates to the architect and contractor. The architect for the building was
Horton & Ball who also designed the 1966 Waterloo Public Library and the 1969 Stanley Park
Mall. James David Ball formed Horton & Ball in 1959 with Tony Horton a former classmate from
The contractor was Oscar Wiles and Sons Ltd (City of Kitchener,
1972). Oscar Wiles founded Oscar Wiles General Contractor in 1927, which later became Oscar
Donald, Peter, Bill and Richard assisted with the family business, which built houses, churches,
schools and factories.
The heritage value of 82 Weber Street East resides in the following heritage attributes:
All elements related to the Modern architectural style of the building, including:
Two-storey height;
o
Brick walls;
o
Cast-in-place concrete walls and decorative details;
o
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Rough sawn hemlock boards;
o
Wooden sun screen;
o
Windows and window openings; and,
o
Doors and door openings.
o
City of Kitchener. (1972). Building Permit #0540 82 Weber Street East. City of Kitchener:
Kitchener, Ontario.
KW Record. (1982, July 3). Workers at $900 weekly force developer to quit. KW Record:
Kitchener, Ontario.
Mannell, Steven (Ed.). (1997). Images of Progress 1946-1996 Modern Architecture in Waterloo
Region. The Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery: Kitchener, Ontario.
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APPENDIX A: STATEMENTS OF SIGNIFICANCE
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APPENDIX A: STATEMENTS OF SIGNIFICANCE
82Weber Street East 1972 MD/CM
EIWO June 11, 2013
DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
N/AUnknownNoYesN/AUnknownNoYes
StyleIs this a notable, rare or unique
example of a particular
architectural style or type?
Construction
Is this a notable, rare, unique or
early example of a particular
material or method of
construction?
DesignIs this a particularly attractive or
unique structure because of the
merits of its design, composition,
craftsmanship or details?
Does this structure demonstrate a
high degree of technical or
scientific achievement?
Interior
Is the interior arrangement, finish,
craftsmanship and/or detail
noteworthy?
NotesField Team: concrete; brick; pebbles; hemlock
CONTEXTUAL VALUE
N/AUnknownNoYesN/AUnknownNoYes
Does this structure contribute to
the community or character of the
street, neighbourhood or area?
Is the setting or orientation of the
structure or landscaping
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical,
historical, functional or visual link
to its surroundings?
Is this a particularly important
visual landmark within the region
, city or neighbourhood ?
Does this structure have other
original outbuildings, notable
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APPENDIX A: STATEMENTS OF SIGNIFICANCE
CONTEXTUAL VALUE
N/AUnknownNoYesN/AUnknownNoYes
landscaping or external features
that complete the site?
Field Team: similar massing and setback to adjacent properties
INTEGRITY
N/AUnknownNoYesN/AUnknownNoYes
Does the structure occupy its
original site?
Does this building retain most of
its original materials and design
features?
Is this a notable structure due to
sympathetic alterations that have
taken place over time?
Is this building in good condition?
HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE &
SIGNIFICANCE
N/AUnknownNoYesN/AUnknownNoYes
Does this property or structure have strong
associations with and/or contribute to the
understanding of a belief, person, activity,
organization or institution that is significant or unique
within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use significant?
Does this property meet the definition of a significant
built heritage resource or cultural heritage
landscape, as identified in the Provincial Policy
Statement under the Ontario Planning Act?
A property or structure valued for the important
contribution it makes to an understanding of the
history of a place, an event or a people?
Notes
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