HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-19-180 - Heritage Permit Applications HPA-2019-V-011 & HPA-2019-V-012 (21 Dill Street)REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener
DATE OF MEETING: August 6, 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 9
DATE OF REPORT:July 3, 2019
REPORT NO.: DSD-19-180
SUBJECT: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2019-V-011
Heritage Permit Application HPA-2019-V-012
21 Dill Street
Demolition of an existing accessory structure and construction of a
new accessory structure
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RECOMMENDATION:
That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2019-V-
011be approvedto permit the demolition of an existing accessory structure located on the
property municipally addressed as 21 Dill Street, and, further,
That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2019-V-
012be approved to permit the construction of an accessory structure on the property municipally
addressed as 21 Dill 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.
Existing
Garage
Location Map: 21 Dill Street
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BACKGROUND:
The Development Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2019-V-011 and
HPA-2019-V-012 which are seeking permission to demolish an existing accessory structure and to
construct a new accessory structure on the property municipally addressed as 21 Dill Street located within
the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District.
REPORT:
The subject property is located on the south side of Dill Street between David Street and Victoria Park.
The property is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act and forms part of the Victoria Park
Area Heritage Conservation District (VPAHCD).
The construction date of the dwelling is unknown, but it was likely constructed sometime after 1925 as it
does not appear on the 1925 Fire Insurance Plan. The VPAHCD Study describes the dwelling as a
“picturesque 2-storey residence in stone and dark red brick, with an attractive bay window and exquisite
leaded glass and later metal soffits and fascia.”The accessory structure is not mentionedin the VPAHCD
Study or Plan, and the construction date is not known, but was likely constructed after 1925 as it does
not appear on the 1925 Fire Insurance Plan.The structure is visible from Dill Street, however it is situated
behind the rear building line.
21 Dill Street – Front elevation with accessory structure
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Proposed Demolition
In accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, a heritage permit is required from the Council of a
municipality to demolish a building or structure on the property. This includes the demolition of an
accessory structure, and Heritage Kitchener must be consulted.
21 Dill Street – Existing accessory structure
The VPAHCD Plan provides policies and guidelines for demolition within the district. The policies
discourage demolition of original buildings and heritage attributes. While the construction date of the
garage/shed is not known, changes have been made to the structure over time, particularly with respect
to the doors. The applicant advises that the metal doors previously on the structure were bent and broken,
and have since been replaced with the existing wooden doors.The applicant has indicated that the floor
sits below grade causing flooding from spring to fall, and that repairs have beenmade to the flat roof but
it is leaking again. The walls of the accessory structure are cinderblock and covered in plaster, and the
front exterior is clad in a wood siding.
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21 Dill Street – Existing accessory structure (Interior)
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21 Dill Street – Existing accessory structure (Exterior)
Proposed Construction
The applicant proposes to constructa new wooden shed/workshop to replace the existing structure. The
shed/workshop isproposed to be 288 sq. ft. (26.76 sq. m.), and will be set further back than the existing
structure on the western corner of the property.
21 Dill Street – Proposed shed location
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The new shed is proposed to be finished in exterior wall board with a gable roof and asphalt shingles.
The proposed shed/workshop will contain windows and a door on the south east side of the structure,
and a garage door is proposed on the north east side of the structure. The north east wall with the garage
door will be visible from the Dill Street publicright-of-way.
Proposed Elevations
The VPAHCD Plan contains policies for new construction within the district, but does not contemplate
the construction of new accessory structures as the new construction policies are focused on the Queen
Street South corridor. However, the proposed shed/workshop is in keeping with the building addition
policies contained within the VPAHCD Plan, which encourage additions that complement the architecture
of the house by blending comfortably and inconspicuously with their surroundings. The policies provide
guidance on the following: location, design, height, materials, roofs, chimneys, walls, entrances, windows,
porches, and colours. The new shed/workshop complies with the policies because:
It is located to the rear of the property;
It is distinguishable from the dwelling;
It is approximately one storey in height; and
It features finished wall board, complementary window styles and a gable roofline.
Heritage Planning Staff Comments
In reviewing the merits of the applications, Heritage Planning staff note the following:
The existing shed/garage does not contribute to the heritage value of the property;
The demolition of the accessory structure will not detract from the character of the VPAHCD or
the integrity of the Dill Street streetscape;
The design of the proposed shed/workshop is compatible with the architecture of the dwelling;
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The proposed shed/workshop complies with the policies of the VPAHCD Plan; and
The proposed shed/workshop will not detract from the heritage value of the property or the
VPAHCD.
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 demolish the existing accessory structure
and construct a new accessory structure.
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 Applications.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Alain Pinard, Director of Planning
APPENDIX A: Heritage Permit Applications HPA-2019-V-011 & HPA-2019-V-012
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