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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-16-063 - HPA-2016-V-019 (170 Queen St N) REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: September 6, 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 10 DATE OF REPORT: August 18, 2016 REPORT NO.: CSD-16-063 SUBJECT: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2016-V-019 170 Queen Street North Shed Demolition RECOMMENDATION: THAT pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2016-V-019be approved to permit demolition of an accessory structure on the property municipally addressed as 170 Queen Street North, in accordance with the plans and supplementary information submitted with the application and subject to the following condition: 1. That the final building (demolition) permit drawings be reviewed and heritage clearance provided by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of a building permit. Shed Location Map: 170 Queen Street North including shed 2 - 1 BACKGROUND: The Community Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2016-V- 019 which is seeking permission to demolish an accessory structureat the property municipally addressed as 170Queen Street North. REPORT: The subject property is located on the west side of Queen Street North between St. Leger Street and Lancaster Street East, within the Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District (CCHCD), which is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. The subject CCHCD. The District Plan describes the building as a c. 1910, well maintained 2½-storey brick Queen Anne Revival style with a stepped front fascia.Occupied in 1911 by Arthur Prittie, manager, S.H. Knox & Co. (five & dime), 25 King Street EastThe accessory structure is not mentioned in the District Plan description. 170 Queen Street North front and side elevations The existing accessory structure, while not visible from Queen Street North, does front on Hermie Place, the lane behind this property. It is most likely of very early construction, either built at the same time as the 1910 house or very soon after. It is one of the last barn-like structures in the District. A sliding door, inoperable at present, provided access to the lane. Various patches of materials have altered its original appearance. 2 - 2 170 Queen Street North accessory structure fronting on Hermie Place Civic Centre NeighbourhoodHeritage Conservation District Plan very fine architectural styles. and give little guidance on accessory structures. District Plan - Laneways: Heritage Permit Applications are required for demolition of buildings visible from the street or other public spaces such as laneways. Streetscape Heritage Character: Laneways threading through the area reflect more traditional patterns of movement and development, and, in Hermie Place, create a unique ambiance where houses front directly onto the lane much like a small cottage community. Key Heritage Attributes: The Civic Centre Neighbourhood is definable by the combination of a number of unique characteristics including . . . the unique semi-private world of the back lanes including the richly habited section of Hermie Place that sports many examples of responsive architectural design. District Plan - Section 3.3.4 Demolition: The goal of a heritage conservation district is to preserve and protect the heritage resources within the short term and over the long term. However, it is recognized that there are situations where demolition may be necessary such as partial destruction due to fire or other catastrophic events, severe structural instability, and occasionally redevelopment that is in keeping with appropriate City policies. Policies: (a) The demolition of heritage buildings in the District is strongly discouraged. (b) Any proposal to demolish a heritage building or portion of a heritage building that is visible from the street or other public space within the District shall require a heritage permit from the municipality. 2 - 3 (c) Where demolition of a heritage building is proposed, the property owner shall provide supporting documentation demonstrating appropriate reasons for the demolition. (d) In situations where demolition is approved by Council, written and/or photographic documentation of any notable architectural features and construction techniques may be required to create a record of the building and its components. (e) Reclamation of suitable building materials such as windows, doors, moldings, columns, bricks, etc. for potential reuse in a new building on the site or as replacement components for other buildings in the neighbourhood which require repair and restoration over time is strongly encouraged if demolition is approved for any heritage buildings in the District. As an a review by Heritage Kitchener before issuance of a Heritage Permit to carry out the demolition. The shed or barn is in very poor condition. Several contractors called in to give quotes to repair the roof indicated they would be unable to do so due to structural and safety issues. 170 Queen Street North photos showing poor condition of shed 2 - 4 the entire structure lists towards Hermie Place and has [i]n my professional to repair the foundation, the structure would have to be removed, but it would not likely survive removal. In reviewing the merits of the application, Heritage Planning staff note the following: ACCHCD; accessory structure faces Hermie Place, but not in the block which the District Plan while the accessory structure could be described as contributing to the cultural heritage resources of the District, the applicant has demonstrated ; and demolition of the accessory structurewill not detract from the integrity of the Queen Street Northstreetscapenor the character of the propertyas seen from Queen Street North. 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 required to demolish the accessory structure. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: 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-019 2 - 5 2 - 6 2 - 7 2 - 8 2 - 9 2 - 10