HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-20-076 - Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-IV-008 (811-831 Bleams Road)REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener
DATE OF MEETING: August 4, 2020
SUBMITTED BY: Della Ross,Director of Planning (Interim)
519-741-2200 ext. 7327
PREPARED BY: Leon Bensason,Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning
(519) 741-2200 ext. 7306
WARD (S) INVOLVED: Ward 5
DATE OF REPORT:June 25, 2020
REPORT NO.: DSD-20-076
SUBJECT: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-IV-008
811 - 831Bleams Road
Window Replacement in the Wagonshed and Forge Barn Buildings
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RECOMMENDATION:
THAT pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-
IV-008 be approvedto permit the replacement of four windows in the Wagon Shed and one
window in the Forge Barn with new wood windows, onthe property municipally addressed as
811- 831 Bleams Road, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the
application.
BACKGROUND:
The Development Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-IV-008
which is seeking permission to replace four windows in the Wagon Shed building and one window in the
Forge Barn with new wood windows,at the property municipally addressed as 811-831Bleams Road
and commonly known as the Steckle Heritage Homestead.
Location Map:811-831 Bleams Road
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REPORT:
TheSteckle Heritage Homestead, municipally addressed as 811-831 Bleams Road, is located on the south
side of Bleams Road between Trillium Drive and Strasburg Road, in the Huron Park Planning Community.
The property was designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Actin 1983. Designation By-law 83-116
identifies the following heritage attributes to be of particular interest:
the exterior of the house, especially the log walls now covered with brick;
the exterior walls of the stone outbuildings;
that portion of the barn that dates back to 1891; and
the artesian well.
1994 J. Steckle Heritage Homestead Study Cover Layout of Original Buildings (from Study)
In 1994, a master plan of the homestead property was undertaken by heritage consultant Andre
Scheinman. The study further assessed the cultural significance of the property, and outlines measures
to be considered in the maintenance of several buildings and structures deemed to be of primary cultural
heritage interest. The Scheinman studyhas since been used to guide conservation efforts and inform
Heritage Permit applications and applications for heritage property grants. The following buildings and
structures outlined in the Scheinman study are considered to be of particular interest:
the farmstead house
the summer kitchen
the cheese house / butchery
the woodshed
the forge barn / root cellar
the main barn
the driveshed / wagon shed
the milk house / ice house, and
other aspects of the yard (fences, walls, wells).
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A Heritage Permit application has been received seeking permission to replace four wooden windows in
the Wagon Shed building and one wooden window in the Forge Barn, all of which have deteriorated
beyond repair.
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Wagon Shed bldg. showing windows to be replaced
Image of Forge Barn from Scheinmen Study (left) and basement window to be replaced (right)
The Heritage Permit application cites that the existing wood windows are rotten and causing damage to
the respective structures asthey are no longer secure or protect the buildings from the elements. A
quotation from classicwood.ca for the manufacture of 5 new wooden windows to be constructed of Ash
and feature detail to match the existing in size, proportion, detail and finish is provided with the application
(see Appendix ‘A’) and forms part of the proposed scope of work.
In reviewing the merits of the application, Heritage Planning staff note the following:
the proposalto replace materials with new elements that match the form, material and detailing
of existing historic versions, follows Parks Canada’s Standards and Guidelines for the
Conservation of Historic Places in Canada;
the new wood windows will protect the Wagon Shed and Forge Barn buildings from exterior
elements and further deterioration; and
the way in which thework is proposed to be undertaken will not adversely affect thedesign or
heritage character of the built heritage resources.
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In accordance with the Heritage Permit Application form, the approval of an application under the Ontario
Heritage Actshall 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.
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.
APPENDICES:
APPENDIX A:Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-IV-008
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