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Home My WebLink AboutDSD-20-155 - Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-V-022 - 22 Park StreetREPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: October 6, 2020 SUBMITTED BY: Janine Oosterveld, Manager of Site Development & Customer Service, 519-741-2200 ext. 7076 PREPARED BY: Victoria Grohn, Planner (Heritage), 519-741-2200 ext. 7041 WARD (S) INVOLVED: Ward 9 DATE OF REPORT:September 22, 2020 REPORT NO.: DSD-20-155 SUBJECT: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-V-020 22 Park Street Construction of a reartwo-storeyadditionand deck ___________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-V- 020be approved to permit the construction of a reartwo-storeyadditionand deckon the property municipally addressed as 22 ParkStreet, in accordance with the plans and supplementary information submitted with the application, and subject to the following condition: 1.That final building permit drawings be reviewed and heritage clearance provided by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of a building permit. BACKGROUND: The Development Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-V-020 which is seeking permission to construct a rear addition on the property municipally addressed as 22 Park Street, located within the Victoria Park Area HeritageConservation District. Location Map: 22 Park Street *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994for assistance. 3 - 1 REPORT: The subject property is located on the north side of Park Street between Victoria Street South and Jubilee Drive. The property is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act and located within the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District (VPAHCD). The VPAHCD Study describes 22 Park Street as a 2-storey red-brown brick residence with expansive open front porch and small offset roof gable, built circa 1029 in the Berlin Vernacular style. It goes on to describe the dwelling as a well-maintained home in near original condition except for newer metal soffits and fascia. 22 Park Street – Front & Rear Elevations Proposed Building Addition The VPAHCD Plan contains policy direction for building additions within the district. While the VPAHCD Plan recognizes the need for additions to accommodate additional living space, it also notes that it is important for additions to complement the architectural style of a dwelling to ensure a good fit between old and new. It is encouraged that additions be constructed in a contemporary style to express today’s architectural heritage rather than copy the historic style. The VPAHCD Plan contains policies related to the location, design, height, materials, roofs, chimneys, walls, entrances, windows, verandahs, and colours of building additions within the district. Building additions must adhere to these policies. Application HPA-2020-V-020 seeks permissionto construct a rear two-storey additionand deck.The addition is proposed to be 265 square feet on the main storey (not including the deck) and 391 square feet on the upper storey. The addition is proposed to be clad in Hardie Board siding in either a wood finish or in cobblestone. Heritage Planning staff is supportive of either finish. Where use of brick is proposed, existing bricks will be re-used in these areas. The windows on the proposed addition will match the existing windows on the dwelling. Oneof the windows on the side of the dwelling will be made smaller to accommodate a counter, and one of the windows at the rear will be moved from the current dining room to laundry room proposed as part of the 3 - 2 addition. While this alteration will impact existing window openings, the windows impacted by these alterations are not on a principle façade. Proposed Rear Addition in Wood and Cobblestone Finishes(Cladding tobe Determined) Proposed Addition – West and East Elevations 3 - 3 Heritage Planning Staff Comments In reviewing the merits of the application, Heritage Planning staff note the following: The subject property is located within the VPAHCD; The proposed addition addresses the VPAHCD Plan policies for building additions as follows: o Additions shall be located to the rear or rear side of the existing historic building so as to maintain the original principal façade as a visual entity. The proposed addition is located to the rear of the existing historic building. The original principal façade is maintained as a visual entity. o A clear distinction between old and new building design is encouraged. The proposed addition is offset slightly from the existing dwelling so it is not physically or visually in line with the existing dwelling andto help make a clear distinction between the existing dwelling and addition. o Height of additions shall complement the predominant height of the original building and immediate streetscape. The height of the addition is in keeping with the existing and surrounding dwellings. o For additions, material typical of the Area shall be used, with an emphasis on brick, stone, and wood. The proposed cladding material is Hardie Board siding. This material has been used with success on other buildings within the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation Districtand is compatible with, yet distinguishable from, the cladding on the existing dwelling. A wood finish or cobblestone finish would be in keeping with this policy. o Original historic roof shapes, finishes, chimneys and details shall be conserved. The roof of the proposed addition is lower than the existing roof line and will not impact the roof shape as seen from the public right-of-way. o Original historic chimneys shall be conserved or rebuilt to match the original where feasible. In additions, masonry chimneys should be given priority over metal. Not applicable. o Wall material shall continue and be typical of those found in the existing historic building style or established in the District. The proposed cladding material is Hardie Board siding. This material has been used with success on other buildings within the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District. o New entrances to additions are encouraged to be located on secondary rather than principal facades. The entrance of the proposed addition is located at the rear of the dwelling, not on a principal façade, and is not visible from the public right-of-way. o The appearance, placement and proportion of height to width of windows shall be similar or complementary to the existing historic building style or as established in the vicinity. The windows on the proposed addition are in keeping with the windows on the existing dwelling. o Verandahs shall be incorporated, whenever possible, to complement the existing building. A verandah is proposed to enclose a patio area at the rear of the dwelling. o Colours of paint and materials shall be appropriate to the historic style of the building or as established in the Area. 3 - 4 The colours on the proposed addition are in keeping with the historic style of the building and with other buildings within the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District. 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 BuildingCode and City of Kitchener Zoning By-law. In this regard, staff confirm that a Building Permit is required to construct the proposed rear addition. 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 Kitchenercommittee meeting. CONSULT – Heritage Kitchener has been consulted regarding the subject Heritage Permit Application. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services APPENDIX A:Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-V-020 3 - 5 3 - 6 3 - 7 3 - 8 3 - 9 3 - 10 3 - 11 3 - 12 3 - 13 3 - 14 3 - 15 3 - 16 3 - 17 3 - 18