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Home My WebLink AboutDSD-21-036 - Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-IV-007 - -23 Roland StREPORT TO:Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING:March 2, 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 9 DATE OF REPORT:February 16, 2021 REPORT NO.:DSD-21-036 SUBJECT:Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-IV-007 23 Roland Street Removal and reconstruction of rear porch and balcony RECOMMENDATION: Thatpursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-IV-007 be approved to permit the removal and reconstruction of the rear porch and balcony on the property municipally addressed as 23 Roland 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. 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-007 which is seeking permission to remove and reconstruct the rear porch and balcony on the property municipally addressed as 23 Roland Street. The subject property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and located within the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District. REPORT: The subject property is located on the south side of Roland Street, between David Street and Victoria Park, within the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District (VPAHCD). The subject property, while located within the VPAHCD, is also designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by designating by-law 87-210. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 1 - 1 Location Map: 23 Roland Street The dwelling was constructed c. 1897-98 for Karl Mueller, an early paint manufacturer, in the Queen Anne architectural style. Cultural Heritage Value or Interest Designating by-law 87-210 identifies the following attributes of particular interest: Full sized verandah; Two-storey bay window with art nouveau stained glass windows; An oval window in the attic; and A small turret with “bottle bottom”windowpanes. The property municipally addressed as 23 Roland Street was designated as being of architectural and historical value, and the exterior of the house including the stained-glass windows are of heritage interest. Front façade and existing rear porch and balcony: 23 Roland Street 1 - 2 Rear Porch and Balcony Removal and Reconstruction A Heritage Permit Application has been received seeking permission to remove the existing rear porch and balcony and reconstruct the rear porch and balcony based on evidence found in a historic photograph. The applicant advises that this historic photograph was used when the front verandah was re-constructed in 1995. The existing rear porch and balcony are not original to the dwelling. Historic photograph of 23 Roland Street The proposal is to remove the existing rear porch and balcony, and reconstruct the rear porch and balcony in wood (likely pine) with replicated design details, as shown in the historic photograph, including round pillars, double stacked banisters, curved arches between the pillars, and dentil moulding. The reconstructed rear porch and balcony will be painted in colours that are already present on the dwelling which include “Briarwood” (a grey taupe) and “Essex Green”, both from the Benjamin MooreHistoric Collection. These colours are appropriate for both the VPAHCD and the Queen Anne architectural style. 1 - 3 Proposed porch and balcony While the proposal is to replicate the rear porch and balcony based on historical evidence, it is noted that theporch and balcony dimensions, particularly with respect to guard height, must conform to present Ontario Building Code requirements. As such, the dimensions of the reconstructed porch and balcony differ from what is shown in the historic photograph. Heritage Planning Comments The proposed alteration meets the “Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Built Heritage Properties”: Respect for documentary evidence – conservation work should be based on historical documentation, such as historic photographs, drawings, and physical evidence. The proposed works meet the following from Parks Canada’s “The Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada”: Replace missing features from the restoration period with new features whose forms, materials, and detailing are based on sufficient physical, documentary, and/or oral evidence. 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 and located within the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District; 1 - 4 The proposal is to reconstruct the rear porch and balcony based on evidence found in a historic photograph; The proposal does not adversely impact the identified heritage attributes of the subject property and is in keeping with the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District Plan conservation guidelines to match the original if replacing verandahs; The proposal follows the “Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Built Heritage Properties” andParks Canada’s “The Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada”; The proposal will not detract from the character of the property, the integrity of the Roland Street streetscape, nor the character of the Victoria Park AreaHeritage Conservation District. In accordance with the Heritage Permit Application form, the approval of an application under the Ontario Heritage Actshall not be a waiver of any provisions of any by-law of the City or 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: Capital Budget – The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Operating Budget – The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. 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: Ontario Heritage Act APPROVEDBY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A – Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-IV-007 1 - 5 1 - 6 1 - 7 1 - 8 ! 1 - 9 1 - 10 1 - 11 1 - 12 1 - 13 1 - 14 1 - 15 1 - 16 1 - 17 1 - 18 1 - 19 1 - 20