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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-17-081 - HPA-2017-IV-030 - 163 Joseph Street REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: October 3, 2017 SUBMITTED BY: Brandon Sloan, Manager of Long Range & Policy Planning, 519- 741-2200, ext. 7648 PREPARED BY: April Best-Sararas, Planning Student, 519-741-2200, ext. 7074 Michelle Drake,Senior Heritage & Policy Planner, 519-741-2200, ext. 7839 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9 DATE OF REPORT: August 28, 2017 REPORT NO.: CSD-17-081 SUBJECT: HPA-2017-IV-030 163 Joseph Street Addition to the rear of existing dwelling RECOMMENDATION: THAT pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA- 2017-IV-030 be approved to permit the construction of an addition to the rear of the existing dwelling on the property municipally addressed as 163 Joseph Street, in accordance with the plans and supplementary information submitted with the application and subject to the following condition: 1.That the final building permit drawings be reviewed and heritage clearance provided by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of a building permit. Location Map: 163 Joseph Street 1 - 1 BACKGROUND: The Community Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2017-IV- 030 which is seeking permission to construct an addition to the rear of the existing triplex dwelling on the property municipally addressed as 163 Joseph Street. REPORT: The subject property is located on the south side of Joseph Street on the west side of the intersection with Heins Avenue in the Victoria Park Planning Community. The property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act with the exterior architectural features of the dwelling being the principal resource contributing to the heritage value. The property features a 2 ½ storey dwelling originally constructed in 1888 as the residence of Henry J. Lang, a local industrialist of the period. Designating By-law 83-117identifies the house as a fine example of what a local th century Kitchener. The existing dwelling is currently used as a triplex. View of dwelling from Heins Avenue:163 Joseph Street Cultural Heritage Value or Interest Designation By-law 83-117 identifies the following heritage attributes of the dwelling as being of cultural heritage value or interest: several significant architectural details, including: o handsome turret; o expansive porches; and o lattice work. Addition to the rear of existing dwelling The applicant is proposing to remove a non-historic metal clad shed located at the rear of the existing building and construct a single-storey addition measuring a depth of 3.05 (10 ft), width 1 - 2 of 2.44 metres (8 ft), and a height of 3.05 metres (10 ft). The addition will be located on the west rear corner of the existing residence and will be used to add an interior main floor bathroom. The addition will be clad in a vinyl board and batten siding. A linen white colour is proposed for the addition which is similar in colour to the existing trim on the dwelling. A single hung, wood frame window will be located on the south elevation of the proposed addition. Existing shed to be removed:163 Joseph Street 1 - 3 WestElevation South Elevation Addition elevations:163 Joseph Street Proposed location of rear addition: 163 Joseph Street 1 - 4 The proposed addition meets in particular: legibility-newwork should be distinguishable from old -buildings should be recognized as products of their own time, and new additions should not blur the distinction between old and new. The proposed new construction alsomeets thePTheStandards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada,in particular: conserve the heritage value andcharacter-defining elements when creating any new additions to an historic place or any related new construction -make the new work physically and visually compatible with, subordinate to,and distinguishable from the historic place. In reviewing the merits of the application, Heritage Planning staff note the following: subject property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, with several exterior architectural features of the building identified as heritage attributes; the project goals include constructing an addition to the rear of the existing building to make the first floor unit of the triplex more convenient, liveable and functional; and to make the building more conducive for the property owners in expanding their family in the future; the addition uses materials, colours, and details which complement the historic building while still providing distinction between old and new; and will be located where an attached shed addition currently exists; the vinyl board and batten siding is consistent with the look of wood board and batten siding traditional to the area; the proposed linen white colour matches the existing trim of the building (being white with a brown/taupe on the porch columns), and is a colour that is relatively neutral and complementary to the building; the location of the addition does not project beyond the limit of the most southerly wall of the house, and does not significantly disturb any viewpoints or proportions of the heritage building; the addition and materials will not bevisiblefrom Joseph Street;and will have very limited visibility from Heins Avenue; the proposal follows The Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada;and, the proposal will not adversely affect the character of the property, nor the heritage attributes of the existing building. 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 carry out this work. The estimated construction value of the entire project is $60,000. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: through the delivery of core service. 1 - 5 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-2017-IV-030 1 - 6 1 - 7 1 - 8 1 - 9 1 - 10 1 - 11 1 - 12 1 - 13 1 - 14 1 - 15 1 - 16 1 - 17 1 - 18 1 - 19 1 - 20