HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-17-077 - HPA-2017-IV-023 - 45 Woodside Avenue (Harry Class Pool)
REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener
DATE OF MEETING: September 5, 2017
SUBMITTED BY: Alain Pinard, Director of Planning, 519-741-2200 ext. 7319
PREPARED BY: Michelle Drake, Senior Heritage & Policy Planner, 519-741-2200
ext. 7839
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9
DATE OF REPORT: August 15, 2017
REPORT NO.: CSD-17-077
SUBJECT: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2017-IV-023
45 Woodside Avenue (Harry Class Pool)
Alterations to parapet and repairs to masonry
RECOMMENDATIONS:
THAT pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2017-IV-023 be approved to permit alterations to the parapet wall above the front
entrance and repairs to the masonry of the building located on the property municipally
addressed as 45 Woodside Avenue, in accordance with the plans and supplementary
information submitted with the application and subject to the following conditions:
1.That the final building permit drawings be reviewed and heritage clearance
provided by Heritage Planning staff prior to issuance of a building permit.
2.That an approximate one foot square test panel in Type N mortar be prepared for
review and approval by Heritage Planning staff prior toproceeding with the work.
Location Map: 45 Woodside Avenue
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BACKGROUND:
REPORT:
Front (Woodside Avenue) Elevation
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Damage tomain parapet New replacement bricks
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Ontario Heritage Act
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
REVIEWED BY:
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
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Heritage Application Amendment-Harry Class Pool (45 Woodside Ave, Kitchener)
The original heritage application was submitted to repair several brick repairs around the facility. This
work to be completed by GA Masonry included:
Cut out spalled brick and replace with new estimate around 200 brick around the building to
be replaced
Cut out open brick joints and repoint
Caulk joints of stone coping over main door
Upon further inspection on the roof of the facility, it was noted that there was extensive damage to the
main parapet across the front of the building. Witzel Dyce Engineering Inc. was contracted to design a
temporary brace for the parapet as well as a permanent brace to ensure the parapet is structurally
sound. Note: this structural bracing (temporary and permanent) will not be visible from ground level.
The updated quote received from GA Masonry is to remove and rebuild this parapet wall, they estimate
they will be replacing about 500 bricks total for this parapet area. The existing features on the parapet
(sign, caps and two urns) will be removed and re-installed to match the original design.
It is suspected that the roof work completed approximately 8 years ago changed the drainage which
resulted in water draining towards/behind the parapet wall and with the freeze-thaw cycles, has
resulted in the brick faces shearing off. Drainage will be designed into the new parapet wall to ensure
this does not occur again. Some very small 1/4" diameter holes will be installed in the brick joint for
drainage. This will likely not be visible from the ground level in front of the pool.
Further, the chimney was temporarily
will require some brick repair accordingly. The four corner parapets are also showing signs of stress and
will require brick and mortar replacement.
The temporary structural brace has been installed by City Carpenters and the front of the parapet has
been tested by GA Masonry to ensure there is no danger of bricks falling on to patrons. Due to this, we
do not propose to install the mesh across the front of the parapet as shown in the engineering drawings.
The permanent structural bracing for the parapet will be per the included design by Witzel Dyce
Engineering Inc. and will be installed by City Trades Staff following the re-build of the parapet.
The existing mortar is 1-1-6 type N with a raked joint. Mock-ups will be provided of type N and O for
approval, prior to construction.
I have attached a few photos of bricks around the facility for your review. Should you have any further
questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the undersigned.
Eric Riek, C.E.T.
Supervisor, Facilities Management
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