HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-19-204 - Heritage Permit Application HPA-2019-IV-017 (920 Orr Court)REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener
DATE OF MEETING: September 3, 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 5
DATE OF REPORT:August 20, 2019
REPORT NO.: DSD-19-204
SUBJECT: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2019-IV-017
920 Orr Court
Constructionof a Swimming Pool and Fence
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RECOMMENDATION:
THAT pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2019-
IV-017be approvedto permit the construction of a swimming pooland fenceon the property
municipally addressed as 920 Orr Court, in accordance with the plans and supplementary
information submitted with the application, and subject to the following conditions:
1.That the final building permitdrawings be reviewed and heritage clearance provided by
Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of a building permit; and
2.That a licensed consultant archaeologist be retained to monitor excavation works as it
relates to the installation of a swimming pool to the satisfaction of the Ministry of Tourism,
Culture and Sport.
Location Map: 920 Orr Court
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BACKGROUND:
The Development Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2019-IV-017
which is seeking permission to construct a swimming pooland fenceat the rear of the property
municipally addressed as 920 Orr Court, also known as the RobertOrr Farmstead.
REPORT:
The subject property is located on the north side of Huron Road, east of Ludolph Street at the end of Orr
Court. The property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The property contains a one-
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and-a-half storey late 19century yellow brick farmhouse built in the Ontario Gothic architectural style.
Front façade: 920 Orr Court
Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
In addition to referencing specific attributes on the exterior and interior of the farmhouse, Designating By-
law 2016-024 identifies the following relevant landscape attribute of the property as being of cultural
heritage value or interest:
The vista of the front façade of the farmhouse as seen from Huron Road (from vantage points
along a line beginning at the southeast corner of the subdivision lands at Huron Road and
extending to a point just under 45m to the west).
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Installation of a Swimming Pool
The applicant proposes the installation of a (12.3 x 9.84m) swimming poolto be located directly offofthe
rear deck behindthe dwelling. The applicant proposes a black wrought iron fence 6 feet (1.8 metres) in
height to enclose the pool area, and a cedarhedgeapproximately 6 feet in heighton the north and west
sides of the pool area to provide privacy from Orr Court.
Proposed Pool Location
Proposed Fence Design
The mechanical equipment associated with the pool is proposed to be located within the garage that was
approved in August 2019, or directly behind the dwelling on the west side and out of view from the front
façade.
There is a known archaeological site on this property. The proposed swimming pool may be within the
limits of the archaeological site. Based on information and advice provided by the Ministry of Tourism,
Culture and Sport, a condition requiring a licensed consultant archaeologist to oversee excavation works
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related to the installation of a swimming pool has been included as part of Heritage Planning staff’s
recommendation.
The proposed new construction meets the following in Parks Canada’s The Standards and Guidelines
for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada:
Conserve the heritage value and character-defining elements when creating any new additions
to a 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:
The subject property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act;
The proposal includes the constructionof a swimming pool at the rear of the dwelling with a
surrounding wrought iron fence and cedar hedge;
The proposal is in keeping with the relevant Parks Canada’s Standards and Guidelines for the
Conservation of Historic Places in Canada; and
The location of the proposed swimming pool and fence does not impact the identified exterior or
interior attributes of the dwelling nor the vista of the front of the dwelling as seen from Huron
Road.
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 Permitis required to carry out this construction.
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 Application.
REVIEWED BY: Leon Bensason, Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Alain Pinard, Director of Planning
APPENDIX A:HeritagePermit Application HPA-2019-IV-017
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