HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-16-065 - HPA-2016-IV-017 (137-147 King St E)
REPORT TO:Heritage Kitchener
DATE OF MEETING: October 4, 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 9
DATE OF REPORT:September 8, 2016
REPORT NO.:CSD-16-065
SUBJECT:Heritage Permit Application HPA-2016-IV-017
137-147KingStreetEast
Window replacement
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT pursuant to Section 33of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2016-IV-017beapprovedto permit window replacement on the property municipally
addressed as 137-147 King Street East, in accordance with the plans and supplementary
information submitted with the application.
Location Map: 137-147 King Street East
BACKGROUND:
The Community Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2016-IV-
017which is seeking permission to permit window replacementat the property municipally
addressed as 137-147 King Street East, also known as the former Labour Hall Building.
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REPORT:
The subject property is located on the southsideof King Street East between BentonandScott
streets. The property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.It was built in 1922
(datestone), just prior to the construction across the street of Kitchener’s former (now
demolished) City Hall. Historically, it is associated with individuals and organizations that have
made significant contributions to the community, including the Kitchener Conservatory of Music
andvarious trade unions,servingas headquarters of the K-W Labour Association.
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Architecturally, it is a representative example of anearly 20century main street commercial
building and a rare survivor of this style east of Frederick/Benton streets in downtown Kitchener.
Figure 1: 137-147 King Street East – frontelevation – examples of alterations circled in red
Reasons for Designation
Designation By-law 2012-025identifies the following external heritage elements on the front and
side elevationsas reasons for designation:
the square planheavy cornice with dentil blocks and
metal capping
the stone foundation
wood doors with semi-circular
rugged brick construction
transom
decorative brickwork and masonry detailing
roofline
date stone that reads “1922”
painted signage band on the north
precast masonry storefront
(west) elevation reading
window and door openings
“Conservatory Sales Room”
masonry sills
wood windows with multiple light transoms
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As such, issuance of a Heritage Permit is required to carry out alterations to the exterior of the
building.
Window Replacement
The application proposes to replace allof the existing single pane wood windows on the front
and left side of the building. Some are fixed picture windowswith upper multi-lite sections, while
others havesingle hung lower sashesand multiple-lite fixed uppersashes.Theexisting
windows on the front elevation appear to be fairly original, with some minor alterationsto
accommodate lowered interior ceilings, the interior painting of some glazing and installation of
air conditioning units(see Figure 1). These have been painted relatively recently.
Manywindows on the left side elevation are in very poor condition, havingbeenaltered in major
ways, including being blocked on the inside, with insulation placed between interior paneling
and the windows left in place on the outsideto deteriorate, unpainted for many years(see
Figures 2 & 3).
Figure 2: example ofinterior side elevation windows blocked up
Figure3: example of windows blocked up from exterior side elevation
The applicant explains that many of the existing wood windows have broken, rotten frames, are
leaking, have not been taken care ofand window operation is difficultor impossible. Increased
energy efficiency and longevity of the windows are goals of the project.Many currently blocked
openingswill be revealed and new windows installed.
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The proposal calls for new thermally broken vinylwindows with insulated glazingtobe installed
in the existing masonry openings using the existing sills. Some windows will be fixed and others
operable, similar to the existing windows. The new windows will be the same style as the
originals, with the same proportions and number of lites, with ¾” muntins in simulated divided
lites, utilizing the existing mullions between doublesets of windows, witha Sandstone exterior
colour and white interior.
Parks Canada’s The Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in
Canadaprovides the following recommended guidelinefor window rehabilitation projects:
“replacingin kind irreparable windows. . . based on physical and documentary evidence. If
using the same materials and design details isnot technically or economically feasible, then
compatible substitute materials or details may be considered.”
Replacement vinyl simulated divided lite windows for front andside façades have been
approved in the past for other Part IV designatedpropertiesthrough the Heritage Permit
Application process.
In reviewing the merits of the application, HeritagePlanning staff note the following:
subject property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, with windows
onthe front and side façadesidentified as heritage elements;
the goal of the project is to increase energy efficiency and longevity of the windows;
replacements will occur on the front and leftside of the building, visible from KingStreet
East;
proposed new fixed andoperable thermally broken vinylwindows with insulated glazing
will mimic the same style, size, colour and proportion of the original windows;
tobe installed in existing masonry openings using the existing sills;
installation of replacement vinylwindows will not adversely affect the character of the
propertynor the streetscapeof KingStreetEast.
In accordance with the Heritage Permit Application form, the approval of an application under the
Ontario Heritage Actshall 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.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the City’s strategic vision
through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM - This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in advance of the
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-IV-017
APPENDIX B:
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