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Home My WebLink AboutDSD-2021-003 - Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-IV-004 - 68 Saddlebrook CourtREPORT TO:Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING:January 5, 2021 SUBMITTED BY:Bustamante, Rosa,Director of Planning,519-741-2200ext. 7319 PREPARED BY:Grohn, Victoria,Heritage Planner,519-741-2200ext. 7041 WARD(S) INVOLVED:Ward 5 DATE OF REPORT: December 22, 2020 REPORT NO.:DSD-21-003 SUBJECT:HPA-2021-IV-004 68 Saddlebrook Court (formerly710 Huron Road) Construction of addition and replacement of windows RECOMMENDATION: That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-IV-004 be approved to permit the construction of an addition and the replacement of windows on the property municipally addressed as 68 Saddlebrook Court, 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. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: This report supports the delivery of core services. BACKGROUND: The Development Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA- 2021-IV-004 which is seeking permission to construct an additionand replace windowson the property municipally addressed as 68 Saddlebrook Court. The property was formerly addressed as 710 Huron Road, which was subject to a plan of subdivision, including an approved Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) and Conservation Plan. Thebuildingwas successfully relocated in 2018 andis situated on a new lot within the subdivision. REPORT: The subject property is located on the west side of Saddlebrook Court south of Huron Road. The property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Actwith the stone farmhouse being the principal resource contributing to the heritage valueof the property. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 3 - 1 Location Map: 68 Saddlebrook Court The property features a one-and-a-half storey stone farmhouse constructed in the Gothic Revival architectural style. It is thought that the Grant family constructed the dwelling around 1864. The stone farmhouse, together with other stone residences locatedin close proximity th and also built by Scottish/English settlers in the mid-19century, contributes to the understanding of a community and a unique settlement pattern in the City. Existing left, front, and right elevations (68 Saddlebrook Crt) Cultural Heritage Value or Interest Designation by-law 2020-062identifies the following heritage attributes of the stone dwelling as being of cultural heritage value or interest: Shaped granite stone courses on all elevations and lintels above window openings; Roof and roof line which features a modified cross-gable pattern and two chimneys; 3 - 2 Centre wall dormer/gable on the north elevation; Rectangular window openings on the north, east and west elevations; Round arched window openings in the centre gable; and th Early 20century classically-inspired entablature surrounding the main entrance door on the north elevation. Addition to Existing Dwelling Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-IV-004 is seeking permission to construct a one storey addition on the south west portion of the existing stone heritage building.Planning application requirements associated with the surrounding subdivision included the preparation of a Conservation Plan for the stone farmhouse. The approved Conservation Plan contains guidance in siting the heritage stone buildingon a corner lot and in introducing new features such as an addition, garage, and landscaping. The proposed addition is 747 square feet. The addition is proposed to be clad in neutral brickwith a stone skirtcomplementary to the existing stone heritage building, incorporate a hip roof, and a 2-bay garage with separate doors. Modelwith southeast view of proposed addition (Massing purposes only) Front elevation of proposed addition 3 - 3 Front elevation of existing dwelling Lot layout from approved Conservation Plan HPA-2021-IV-004 is also seeking permission to replace the existing windows, which are not original to the stone heritage building, with replacement windows to match the existing composition in the existing window openings.Additional details regarding application HPA- 2021-IV-004 are attached in Appendix A. Heritage Planning Comments Heritage Design Guidelines for the stone heritage buildingwere prepared in keeping with the approved Heritage Impact Assessment and Conservation Plan. The Heritage Design Guidelines provide direction for the location, materials, and architectural details of an addition on the existing stone building. The proposed addition meets the “Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Historical Properties”,particularly: 3 - 4 Legibility – new design added to heritage resources should be distinguishable from the old. New elements should be subordinate so as not to overwhelm the character of the historic resource. The proposed addition meets the following from 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 proposed addition, while sizeable, is sited in an appropriate location away from the front façade of the stone heritage building and isdesigned to be subordinate to the stone heritage building; The proposed addition is in keeping with the Heritage Design Guidelines: o Location and plan – the proposed addition is located at the rear of the existing dwelling; o Width – the proposed addition is slightly narrower and not directly in line with the existing dwelling; o Height and roof type – the proposed new addition is shorter than the existing dwelling and features a hip roof design; o Style, material, and colour – the proposed new addition is clad in neutral brick and is distinguishable in style and complementary to the existing stone dwelling; o Windows – the proportion, location, size, and position of the windows on the proposed new addition is complementary to the existing dwelling; o Garage – the double car garage features two single doors to soften its appearance; The proposed addition follows the relevant “Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Built Heritage Properties” and the relevant Parks Canada’s “Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada”; and The proposed addition will not adversely affect the character of the property nor the heritage attributes of the existing dwelling. 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 carry out this work. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: N/A 3 - 5 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. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: CSD-17-054 (Designation of the property currently municipally addressed as 710 Huron Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act) Ontario Heritage Act APPROVEDBY: Justin Readman,General Manager, Development Services ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A – Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-IV-004 3 - 6 3 - 7 GFCSVBSZ3132 Bvhvtu3132 3 - 8 3 - 9 3 - 10 3 - 11 3 - 12 3 - 13 3 - 14 June 12, 2018 File: KIT-58M6xx-PL-18062 Builder: Freure Homes Ltd. COPYRIGHT - 2018 TO CONVERT TO FEET DIVIDE BY 0.3048. DISTANCES HEREON ARE IN METRES. Coverage: 32.2% Curb FF: 345.98 BF: 343.38 ToF: 345.69 USF: 343.15 Proposed Dwelling 20m AND HAVE NOT BEEN VERIFIED BY SURVEY. PROPOSED LOT DIMENSIONS ARE AS SHOWN ON PLAN 58M-6xxBUILDING POSITIONED BY CALCULATION, NOT BY SURVEY. 1 cm = 2.5 m 15m 10m 5m This lot contains Structural Fill.THIS IS NOT A PLAN OF SURVEY AND Scale 1:250 SHALL NOT BE USED FOR MORTGAGE OR TRANSACTION PURPOSES. 0 3 - 15 3 - 16 3 - 17 3 - 18 3 - 19 3 - 20 3 - 21 3 - 22 3 - 23 3 - 24