HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-19-027 - Notice of Intention to Designate 50 Brookside CresREPORT TO:Heritage Kitchener
DATE OF MEETING:February 5, 2019
SUBMITTED BY:Brandon Sloan, Manager of Long Range & Policy Planning, 519-741
2200 ext. 7648
PREPARED BY:Victoria Grohn, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200, ext. 7839
WARD (S) INVOLVED:Ward 7
DATE OF REPORT:January 14, 2019
REPORT NO.:DSD-19-027
SUBJECT:Designation of 50 Brookside Crescent under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act
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RECOMMENDATION:
That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to publish
a Notice of Intention to designate the property municipally addressed as 50 Brookside
Crescent as being of cultural heritage value or interest.
Location Map: 50 Brookside Crescent
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BACKGROUND:
The property municipally addressed as 50 Brookside Crescent is located on the north side of
Brookside Crescent, between Silver Aspen Crescent and Ramblewood Way. The 0.59 acre
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property contains a mid-19century stone house built in the Georgian architectural style. The
two-storey residence is thought to have been constructed c. 1855. The property is listed on the
Municipal Heritage Register. A copy of the Statement of Significance on file is attached as
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included the preparation of a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA). The HIA, which was presented
at the March 3, 2018 meeting of Heritage Kitchener and formally approved on April 4, 2018,
concluded that the original house and its summer kitchen wing is a significant cultural heritage
resource that meets the criteria for designation under Ontario Heritage Act Regulation 9/06 and
should be designated under Part IV ofthe Ontario Heritage Act.
50 Brookside Crescent Front Elevation
Heritage Impact Assessment
A consent application was approved for the property municipally addressed as 50 Brookside
Crescent. Aspart of a complete Planning application, a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) was
prepared by CHC Limited and dated March 14, 2018.
REPORT:
Identifying and protecting cultural heritage resources within our City is an important part of
planning for our future, and helping to guide change while conserving the buildings, structures
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and landscapes that give our City its unique identity. The City plays a critical role in the
conservation of cultural heritage resources. The designation of property under the Ontario
Heritage Act is the main tool that the City has to provide long-term protection of cultural heritage
resources for future generations. Designation recognizes the importance of a property to the
and conservation; and promotes knowledge and understanding about the property. Designation
not only publicly recognizes and promotes awareness, it also provides a process for ensuring
that changes to a property are appropriately managed and that these changes respect the
The property municipally addressed as 50 Brookside Crescent is recognized for its design and
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contextual values. The design value relates to the architecture of the 19Century stone house,
as the building is a notable and representative example of the Georgian architectural style. The
contextual value relates to the contribution the house makes to the continuity and character of
the Brookside Crescent streetscape.
The complete Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, including a list of Heritage
Attributes which are limited only to the original house and its summer kitchen wing, is attached
-law.
One of the conditions of approval of the severance of 50 Brookside Crescent is to designate the
property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act prior to the issuance of Building Permits for
the proposed duplex dwelling on the new severed lot. In order to satisfy the conditions of the
consent application and implement the recommendations in the HIA, it is recommended that the
City Clerk be directed to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate 50 Brookside Crescent.
However, in order to ensure the designating by-law applies only to the retained lands on which
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the 19ating by-law should follow
the completion of the severance and once a new legal description for 50 Brookside Crescent
becomes available. In this way, the designating by-law can be registered only on 50 Brookside
Crescent and will not encumber the new severed lot on which the duplex dwelling is proposed
to be constructed.
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50 Brookside Crescent Proposed Retained and Severed Lands
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Designation supports the Quality of Life and Development Community Priorities of the City of
conservation for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
A heritage plaque is usually created and installed for designated heritage properties. This is
accommodated within the existing Heritage Resources: Implementation capital account and
work plan.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM
Heritage Kitchener meeting.
CONSULT and COLLABORATE Heritage Planning staff have consulted and collaborated with
the applicant and owner regarding implementation of the recommendations of the HIA, including
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designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. The owner has confirmed their support for
designation subject to consideration by Council.
Section 29(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act requires Council to consult with the Municipal Heritage
Committee (Heritage Kitchener) before giving notice of its intention to designate a property.
Heritage Kitchener will be consulted via circulation and consideration of this report. Members of
the community will be informed via circulation of this report to Heritage Kitchener and via formal
consideration by Council. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to
designate, such notice will be served on the property owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust, and
published in the local newspaper (The Record). Once notice has been served, the owner has
the right of appeal to the Conservation Review Board.
REVIEWED BY: Leon Bensason, Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Alain Pinard, Director of Planning
APPENDIX A: Statement of Significance on File 50 Brookside Crescent
APPENDIX B: Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest for Designating By-law
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Statement of Significance
50 Brookside Crescent
Municipal Address:50 Brookside Crescent
Legal Description:Plan 1334 Part Block O
Year Built: c. 1855
Architectural Style:Georgian
Original Owner:Unknown
Original Use:Residential
Condition:Good
Description of Historic Place
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50 Brookside Crescentis atwo storey mid-19century stone house builtin the Georgian
architectural style.The buildingis situated on a 0.59acre parcel of land located on the north
side of Brookside Crescent in the Forest Heights Planning Community of the City of Kitchener
within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributesto the heritage value is
the house.
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Heritage Value
50 Brookside Crescentis recognized for its design and contextual values.
The design value relates to the architecture of the house. The houseis a notableexample of the
Georgian architectural style. The houseis in good condition. The houseis two storeys in height
and features: side gable roof; cedar shingles; stone construction; gable end chimneys; 6/6
windows; attic windows in gable ends; full-width front porch; white washed first story front
elevation; front door with transom and sidelights; and, detached stone garage.
The contextual values relate to the contribution that the house makes to the continuity and
character of the Brookside Crescent streetscape.
Heritage Attributes
The heritage value of 50 Brookside Crescentresides in the following heritage attributes:
All elements related to the Georgianarchitectural style of the house, including:
o side gable roof;
o cedar shingles;
o stone construction;
o gable end chimneys;
o windows and window openings, including:
6/6 windows;
attic windows in gable ends;
o full-width front porch;
o white washed first story front elevation;
o front door with transom and sidelights; and,
o detached stone garage.
All elements related to the contextual value, including:
o Location of the house and contribution that it makes to the continuity and
character of the Brookside Crescent streetscape.
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Photos
50 Brookside Crescent
50 Brookside Crescent
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City of Kitchener-Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Form
Address:50 Brookside CrescentPeriod:c. 1855Field Team Initials:AH/ER
Description:Date:July 9, 2014
DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUEFIELD EVALUATION
TEAMSUBCOMMITTEE
Style
Is this a notable, rare or unique example of a particular
YesYes
architectural style?
Construction
Is this a notable, rare, unique or early example of a particular
UnknownNo
material or method of construction?
Design
Is this a particularly attractive or unique structure because of
the merits of its design, composition, craftsmanship or YesYes
details?
Does this structure demonstrate a high degree of technical
or scientific achievement?NoNo
Interior
Is the interior arrangement, finish, craftsmanship and/or
UnknownUnknown
detail noteworthy?
FIELD EVALUATION
CONTEXTUAL VALUE
TEAMSUBCOMMITTEE
Continuity
Does this structure contribute to the community or character
NoYes
of the street, neighbourhood or area?
Setting
Is the setting or orientation of the structure or landscaping
YesNo
noteworthy?
Does it provide a physical, historical, functional or visual link
to its surroundings?YesNo
Landmark
Is this a particularly important visual landmark within the
YesNo
region, city or neighbourhood?
Completeness
Does this structure have other original outbuildings, notable
YesYes
landscaping or external features that complete the site?
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Notes:Field Team set on top of hill highest point in neighbourhood
FIELD EVALUATION
INTEGRITY
TEAMSUBCOMMITTEE
Site
Does the structure occupy its original site? YesYes
Alterations
Does this building retain most of its original materials and
YesYes
design features?
Condition
Is this a notable structure due to sympathetic alterations that
NoNo
have taken place over time?
Is this building in good condition?
YesYes
FIELD EVALUATION
HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE &
TEAMSUBCOMMITTEE
SIGNIFICANCE
Does this property or structure have strong associations with
and/or contribute to the understanding of a belief, person,
UnknownUnknown
activity, organization or institution that is significant or unique
within the City?
Is the original, previous or existing use significant?
UnknownNo
Does this property meet the definition of a significant built
heritage resource or cultural heritage landscape, as
identified in the Provincial Policy Statement under the
Ontario Planning Act?
YesYes
A property or structure valued for the important
contribution it makes to an understanding of the history
of a place, an event or a people.
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Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
Description of the Property
The subject property is currently addressed as 50 Brookside Crescent and is located on
thenorth side of Brookside Crescentbetween Silver Aspen Crescent and Ramblewood
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Way. The property contains a mid-19century two-storey stone house.
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
The property municipally addressed as 50 Brookside Crescent is recognized for its design
and contextual values.
The design value relates to the architecture of the house. The house is a notable example
of the Georgian architectural style.The house demonstrates a high degree of
craftsmanship in its stone masonry and architectural detailing, both on the interior and the
exterior.
The contextual value relates to the contribution that the house makes to the continuity
and character of the Brookside Crescent streetscape.
Description of the Heritage Attributes
The heritage attributes are limited only to the original house and its summer kitchen wing,
and include:
Scale and regular massing of the two-storey, three-bay front Georgian style
building;
Full-length front porch;
Load bearing, granite fieldstone walls with plastered and whitewashed portion
under the front porch;
Three granite fieldstone chimneys;
Gable roof, including the summer kitchen wing, and the porch shed roof, all clad
with cedar shingles;
Window openings;
Front door with transom and sidelights; and
Location of the house and contribution that it makes to the continuity and character
of the Brookside Crescent streetscape.
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