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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-14-117 - Heritage Permit Applications (1094 and 1112 Doon Village Road)Staff Report ��c t R Community Services Department wmkitchene►:ca REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole DATE OF MEETING: December 15, 2014 SUBMITTED BY: Alain Pinard, Director of Planning, 519 - 741 -2200 ext. 7319 PREPARED BY: Michelle Drake, Heritage Planner, 519 - 741 -2200 ext. 7839 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 4 DATE OF REPORT: December 9, 2014 REPORT NO.: CSD -14 -117 SUBJECT: Withdrawal of Heritage Permit Applications for Demolition and New Construction at 1094 Doon Village Road and 1112 Doon Village Road RECOMMENDATION: For Information. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicants have withdrawn their Heritage Permit Applications to demolish and construct single detached dwellings at 1094 Doon Village Road and 1112 Doon Village Road. A decision of Council is no longer required. BACKGROUND: Community Services Department reports CSD -14 -106 and CSD -14 -111 regarding Heritage Permit Applications HPA- 2014 -027 and HPA- 2014 -029 which proposed to demolish the existing single detached dwelling and construct a new single detached dwelling at 1094 Doon Village Road were deferred by Council on November 17, 2014. Community Services Department reports CSD -14 -112 regarding Heritage Permit Applications HPA- 2014 -V -026 and HPA- 2014 -V -030 which proposed to demolish the existing single detached dwelling and construct a new single detached dwelling at 1112 Doon Village Road were deferred by Council on November 17, 2014. The purpose of the Council deferrals was to encourage the applicant to work with staff to revise the elevations for the proposed new single detached dwellings in order to respond to the comments and concerns raised by Heritage Kitchener, residents of Upper Doon and Council. REPORT: Following the November 17th Council meeting, Heritage Planning staff prepared a summary of the comments and concerns raised by Heritage Kitchener, residents of Upper Doon and 8.a. - 1 Council. This summary was shared with the applicants and they were encouraged to consider revisions to their elevations for the proposed new single detached dwellings. The applicants submitted revised elevations responding to some of the comments and concerns on December 2nd and 3rd. The revised elevations primarily responded to comments and concerns regarding the mass of the house and the overall square footage. Heritage Planning staff reviewed the revised elevations and determined that some of the revisions were not consistent with the policies of the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District Plan. The revisions that were not consistent with the policies included: the decision to construct two houses of the same architectural style and design; and, the overall mass of the attached breezeway and garage in terms of width and height. The applicants were advised that changes were required in order for Heritage Planning staff to recommend approval of the revised elevation. The applicants were also encouraged to consider additional changes to respond to the comments from Heritage Kitchener, residents of Upper Doon and Council. On December 8th the applicants advised that they no longer wish to pursue the proposed demolition and construction. The applicants advised staff in writing that their applications are withdrawn. As a result, a decision of Council is not required at this time. As the properties are still for sale, Heritage Planning staff anticipate that additional inquiries and applications to demolish and construct new single detached dwellings may be received in the future. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: The processing of Heritage Permit Applications supports the Quality of Life Community Priority of the City of Kitchener Strategic Plan by helping conserve the community's unique heritage and promoting culture as both an economic drive and a central element of a healthy community. Heritage Permit Applications also support the Development Community Priority to honour and protect our heritage. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: N/A COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the Council meeting. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Michael May, Deputy CAO (Community Services) APPENDIX A: Letter of Withdrawal — 1094 Doon Village Road Letter of Withdrawal — 1112 Doon Village Road 8.a. - 2 APPENDIX A Letter of Widthdrawal - 1094 Doon Village Road: To wbvim it my Ca ncern waulld 11ilke to withdraw my aipplication for 1,094 Dcwn Village Rd, Bata: Qecenft�r 7, 2QIJ Letter of Withdrawal - 1112 Doon Village Road: 10812/201,4 Attention; Mlicbel[e Drake This litter is to aidvis4,� that I am no bripf co,ntiauin with the a ppl icatjo n fof demollition -a and np,,w construirtion for the property locatod at 1112 Doon Villlaae Road, Kkcfiiein,er. I wanted to Thank you Michelle fojr uidling us through this process and l wish you all the best R . .. .. . . . . . . . 1111 S.a. - 3