HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-18-048 - HPA-2018-IV-002 - 300 Joseph Schoerg CrescentREPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener
DATE OF MEETING: March 6, 2018
SUBMITTED BY: Brandon Sloan,Manager of Long Range & Policy Planning,
519-741-2200 ext. 7648
PREPARED BY: Michelle Drake,Senior Heritage & Policy Planner,
519-741-2200 ext. 7839
WARD(S) INVOLVED: 3
DATE OF REPORT: February 9, 2018
REPORT NO.: CSD-18-048
SUBJECT: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2018-IV-002
300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent
Alterations to the west elevation of the rear addition of the
Betzner Farmhouse and construction of a fence generally along
the east property boundary
RECOMMENDATION:
That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2018-IV-002 be approved to permit alterations to the west elevation of the rear
addition of the Betzner Farmhouse and the construction of a cedar fence generally along
the east property boundary, at the property municipally addressed as 300 Joseph
Schoerg Crescent, in accordance with the supporting information submitted with the
application.
Location Map: 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent
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BACKGROUND:
The Community Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2018-IV-
002 which is seeking permission to alter the windows on the west elevation of the rear addition
of the Betzner Farmhouse and to constructa cedar fence generally along the east property
boundary, at the property municipally addressed as 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent, also known
asthe Betzner Farmhouse.
REPORT:
The subject property is located on the south side of Joseph Schoerg Crescent between Joseph
Schoerg Place and Langton Drive in the Pioneer Tower West community, and is subject to a
Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement and designation under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act. The key features that define the heritage character of this property include: the
Betzner Farmhouse building; the Betzner Drive Shed building; and, the Cultural Heritage
Landscape. The heritage features identified in the easement agreement are the same as those
referenced in the designating by-law.
The Part IV Designating By-law identifies all building elevations and window openings of the
Betzner Farmhouse and the cultural heritage landscape with unobstructed views to the Grand
River as heritage attributes. As a result, a Heritage Permit Application is required to alter the
windows and construct a fence. It should be noted that the rear addition is not original.
Alteration to windows
The applicant is proposing to alter the windows on the west elevation of the Betzner Farmhouse
by removing two 6/6 windows and replacing them with one larger window opening.The size of
the window opening is in keeping with the scale of the west elevation. The window style is a 3-
pane window where the centre is fixed and the two flanking windows are casements. A window
design without grills was selected to avoid visual conflict between the grills and the lines of the
existing board and batten siding. The location, style and design will provide the applicant with
open views to the river, Pioneer Tower, Betzner Barn and the Betzner Drive Shed.
Construction of fence
The applicant is proposing to construct a fence generally along the east property boundary. A
dry stone wall approved through previous Heritage Permit Applications is present on a portion of
the east property boundary. The last 12 feet of the dry stone wall has deteriorated and will be
rebuilt. From the corner of the stone wall, a 5 foot high cedar post and paige wire fence will be
constructed to identify the boundary between the private prop5
foot high cedar post and page wire fence will be constructed along the full length of the eastern
property line that abuts the future trail corridor. A paige wire fence currently exists in these
locations but is deteriorated and in need of replacement. The paige wire fence is in keeping with
the rural character of the property.
In reviewing the merits of the application, Heritage Planning staff note the following:
The windows are located on west elevation of the rear addition, which is not original to
the Betzner Farmhouse;
The size of the window opening is in keeping with the scale of the west elevation;
The windows have limited views from the sidewalk and street, especially when trees and
other landscaping are in full bloom;
The open nature of the cedar post and paige wire fence will not obstruct views;
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The cedar post and paige wire fence is generally located in areas with existing trees and
other natural vegetation that fully or partially obstruct views;
The new cedar post and paige wire fence is in keeping with the rural character of the
property and will replace an existing cedar post and paige wire fence; and,
The construction of a new cedar post and paige wire fence will not detract from 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 Building Code and
Zoning By-law.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The
through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM 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-2018-IV-002
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