HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-16-030 - HPA-2016-V-007 (1221 Doon Village Road)
REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener
DATE OF MEETING: May 3, 2016
SUBMITTED BY: Brandon Sloan, Manager of Long Range & Policy Planning,
519-741-2200, ext. 7648
PREPARED BY: Sandra Parks, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200, ext. 7839
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 4
DATE OF REPORT: April 11, 2016
REPORT NO.: CSD-16-030
SUBJECT: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2016-V-007
1221Doon Village Road
Roof replacement
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2016-V-007be approved to permit installation of a new roof on the property
municipally addressed as 1221 Doon Village Road, in accordance with the plans and
supplementary information submitted with the application.
Location Map: 1221 Doon Village Road
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BACKGROUND:
The Community Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2016-V-
007 which is seeking permission to install a new roofat the property municipally addressed as
1221 Doon Village Road.
REPORT:
The subject property is located on the south side of Doon Village Road to the east of Wilfong Drive,
within the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District (UDHCD), which is designated under Part V
of the Ontario Heritage Act. The subject property is identified as a Historic or A
the UDHCD. The District Plan describes the building as constructed in 1853 by the Perine brothers
as part of their flax and twine enterprises. This substantial two-storey brick building with gable end
to the street includes boxed cornices, planked soffit and frieze, with decorative brackets in the
gable peak.
1221 Doon Village Road front and side elevations
Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District Plan
The UDHCD Plan advises that Historic are considered a valuable and
integral part of the Heritage ConservationDistrict.The intent is to conserve the ABuilding
stock in its original form with a minimum of changes other than to restore the fabric back to its
original condition.The Plan has a specific policyregarding roofing:original roof shapes,
materials and details should be conserved. Where missing, roofs should be rebuilt to the original
For this particular Historic Building, the District Plan
suggests conservation measurescould include reshingling the roof, preferably in cedar.
roposed work requires review by Heritage Kitchener before issuance of
a Heritage Permit to carry out the work.
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Install new roof
The application proposes to replace the non-original asphalt roofing material with a
complementary steel roofing material that replicates taper sawn cedar shakes.The colour
, a grey/brown.
Sample photo showing steel roofing material that replicates cedar shakes
The existing asphalt shingles are no longer able to adequately shed water and are leaking in
several places. These will be removed before installation of the new shingles. Appropriate
membrane, trims, starter strip, gable-end flashing, galvanized fasteners and ridge venting will be
installed to ensure a long life for the new roof.
The original rough-base roof boards, boxed cornices, planked soffit and frieze, with
decorative brackets in the gable peak will remain.
In reviewing the merits of the application, Heritage Planning staff note the following:
subject AUDHCD;
existing asphalt shingles are no longer able to adequately shed water and are leaking in
several places;
non-original asphalt roofing will be removed and replaced with a complementary steel
roofing material that replicates taper sawn cedar shakes, in a grey/brown colour;
appropriate installation method will ensure a long life for the new roof;
original architectural features will remain;and
installation of new roofingwill not detract from the character of the Upper Doon Heritage
Conservation District,the integrity of the Doon Village Roadstreetscapenor the character
of the property.
In accordance with the Heritage Permit Application form, the approval of an application under the
Ontario Heritage Act shall not be a waiver of any of the provisions of any by-law of the City of
Kitchener or legislation, including, but not limited to, the requirements of the Ontario Building Code
and Zoning By-law. In this regard, staff confirm that a Building Permit is not required to install a
new steel roof.
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ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation of this report supports the
through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM -
Heritage Kitchener committee meeting.
CONSULT - Heritage Kitchener has been consulted regarding the subject Heritage Permit
Application.
REVIEWED BY:
Leon Bensason, Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Alain Pinard, Director of Planning
APPENDIX A:
Heritage Permit Application HPA-2016-V-007
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