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Agenda
Tuesday,March 2, 2021
4:00p.m.-6:00p.m.
Office of the City Clerk
Electronic Meeting
Kitchener City Hall
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200 King St.W. -2Floor
Kitchener ON N2G 4G7
Page 1Chair –S. HossackVice-Chair –J. Haalboom
Due to COVID-19 and recommendations by Waterloo Region Public Health to exercise physical
distancing, City Hall is open for select services by appointment only. Members of public are invited to
participate in this meeting electronically by contactingLegislated Services at delegation@kitchener.ca.
While in-person delegation requests are not feasible at this time, Members of public are invited to
participate in this meeting electronically by contacting delegation@kitchener.ca. Delegates must
register by 1:30p.m. on March 2, 2021in order to participate electronically. Written comments will be
circulated prior to the meeting and will form part of the public record.
Delegations
Pursuant to Council’s Procedural By-law, delegations are permitted to address the Committee for a maximumof
five (5)minutes.
Item 6-Owen Scott, CHC Limited
Discussion Items
1.DSD-21-036-Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-IV-007(10min)
-23 Roland Street
-Removal and Reconstruction of Rear Porch and Balcony
2.DSD-21-037-Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-IV-008(10min)
-137-147 King Street East
-Ground Floor Façade Alterations
3.DSD-21-038-Heritage Permit ApplicationHPA-2021-V-009(10min)
- 25 Margaret Avenue
-Construction of Carport Addition
4.DSD-21-039-Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-V-010(20min)
- 8 Devon Street
-Alteration and Conversion of aSingle Detached Dwelling into a Duplex
5.DSD-21-041-Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-IV-006(30 min)
-300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent
-Construction of a Detached Garage
6.Heritage Opinion Letter -Scoped Heritage Impact Assessment(HIA)(30 min)
-50 Brookside Crescent
-Severance Proposal & Committee of Adjustment Application for Consent
To view the HIA in its entirety, please visit our website: www.kitchener.ca
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Heritage Kitchener AgendaPage 2March 2, 2021
Discussion Items (Cont’d)
7.StatusUpdates -Heritage Best Practices Update and 2021Priorities(5min)
-Heritage Impact Assessment Follow-ups
Information Items
Heritage Kitchener 2021-2022Work Plan
Heritage Permit Application Tracking Sheet
Dianna Saunderson
Committee Administrator
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REPORT 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.
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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
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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.
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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;
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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
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REPORT 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-21-037
SUBJECT:Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-IV-008
137-147 King Street East
Ground floor façade alterations
RECOMMENDATION:
Thatpursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2021-IV-008 be approved to permitground floor façade alterations, in
accordance with the plans and supplementary information submitted with the
application and subject tothe following condition:
1.That final building permit drawings be reviewed and heritage clearance be
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-008 which is seeking permission toalter the ground floor front façade of the building
at the property municipally addressed as 137-147 King Street East.
REPORT:
The subject property is located on the south side of King Street East between Benton Street
and Scott Street. The property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Historically, this building is associated with individuals and organizations that have made
significant contributions to the community, including the Kitchener Conservatory of Music
and various trade unions, serving as headquarters of the K-W Labour Association.
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Architecturally, the building is a representative example of an early 20century main street
commercial building and a rare survivor of this style east of Frederick/Benton streets in
downtown Kitchener. This building was constructed in 1922.
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Location Map: 137-147 King Street East
Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
Designation by-law 2012-025 identifies the following external heritage attributes on the front
and side facades as reasons for designation:
The square plan
The stone foundation
Rugged brick construction
Decorative brickwork and masonry detailing
Date stone that reads “1922”
Precast masonry storefront
Window and door openings
Masonry sills
Wood windows with multiple light transoms
Heavy cornice with dentil blocks and metal capping
Wood doors with semi-circular transom
Roofline
Painted signage band on the north (west) elevation reading “Conservatory Sales
Room”
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Front Façade: 137-147 King Street East (from GoogleMaps)
As such,a Heritage Permit Application is required to carry out alterations to the exterior of
the building.
Façade Alterations
The property owner is proposing the adaptive re-use of the existing building to contain
ground floor commercial space and covert the upper levels to residential use (12 units are
proposed). To facilitate the adaptive re-use of the building, several alterations to the ground
floor façade are proposed.
Rendering of Proposed Ground Floor Alterations
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Storefronts
The proposal is to replace the existing storefronts with black, aluminium frames and
normal/clear vision glass. The existing pre-cast/stucco masonry framing the storefront
openings will remain. The proposed storefronts will be flush with the upper portions of the
existing front façade. Muntins are proposed to be incorporated into the new storefront
windows to achieve continuity between the upper floors and ground floor.The ground floor
façade will be cleaned andrepairs, where necessary, will use the same materials as existing.
Signage
There is no consistency amongst the existing signage on the building, and a variety of
materials and designs have been incorporated. To achieve uniformity across the ground
floor commercial units, a painted aluminum spandrel signage strip is proposed to
accommodate independent store signage. The location of this signage strip is proposed in
the same location as the existing signage.
Proposed ground floor front elevation
Proposed side elevation
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Additional Windows
In addition to alterations to the front façade of the building, new windows and openings are
proposed on the east and south (rear) building elevations. The designating by-law does not
reference the rear façade, but the side facades are identified.The new window opening
proposed on the east façade is consistent in size with the existing window openings, and
the window proposed is to match the existing.
Heritage Planning Comments
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, with the
storefront openings, front, and side facades identified as heritage attributes;
The alterations will be consistent with Parks Canada’s “The Standards and
Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada”;
The purpose of this project is to adaptively re-use the building for both commercial
and residential uses and to facilitate improvements to the ground floor front façade;
The proposed alterations to the front façade will not adversely impact thereasons for
designation of the property,the identified heritage attributesnor the King Street East
streetscape.
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 Codeand the City’s Zoning By-law. In this regard, staff confirm that a
Building Permit is required.
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-008
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REPORT 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:Ward10
DATE OF REPORT:February 16, 2021
REPORT NO.:DSD-21-038
SUBJECT:Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-V-009
25 Margaret Avenue
Construction of carport addition
RECOMMENDATION:
That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2021-V-009 be approved to permit the construction of a carport addition to the
dwelling municipally addressed as 25 Margaret Avenue, 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.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
The Development Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA-
2021-V-009 which is seeking permission to construct a carport addition on the property
municipally addressed as 25 Margaret Avenue, located within the Civic Centre
Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District.
REPORT:
The subject property is located on the south side of Margaret Avenue between Queen Street
North and Maynard Avenue in the Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation
District (CCNHCD). The subject property is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage
Act and identified as a Group ‘C’ property within the CCNHCD Plan.
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Location Map: 25 Margaret Avenue
The CCNHCD Plan describes the dwelling on the subject property as a c. 1923, 2 storey
dwelling constructed in the Vernacular architectural style.The Plan also references that the
dwelling was constructed for Mrs. Caroline Augustine, the sister of L. J. Breithaupt.
Front and side elevations: 25 Margaret Avenue
Proposed Carport Addition
Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-V-009 is for the construction of a carport addition
located at the rear side of the dwelling municipally addressed as 25 Margaret Avenue. The
CCNHCD Plan identifies additions and major alterations visible from the street or other
public space on Group ‘C’ properties as requiring a Heritage Permit and review from the
Heritage Kitchener committee.
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In addition to the carport, the owners have plans to erect a fence along the western property
line, and install a private laneway/driveway, parking pad and front entrance walkway. As per
the CCNHCD Plan, landscaping and gardening in any part of the yard including fencing does
not require a Heritage Permit Application. As such, thesubject of the Heritage Permit
Application is only for the carport.
The subject property does not currently have a private driveway, and shares a laneway with
the adjacent apartment building. The “garage” on the dwelling was converted into living
space by a previous property owner and the garage door is inoperable and decorative in
nature. The property owners are intending to install the fence, driveway, and parking pad in
2021, subject to approvals including a Minor Variance application, and intend to construct
the carport at a later date. The property owners have submitted a Heritage Permit
Applicationfor the carportso that, if approved, footings for the carport can be installed at
the same time as the driveway.
The carport is proposed to be constructed of wood, painted a chocolate brown to
complement the existing dwelling, and incorporate replica pillars and scroll work as found
on the front entry way. A roof top terrace is proposed above the parking pad. The carport
will be partially visible from the public right-of-way.
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Proposed carport as seen from front façade
CCNHCDPlanPolicies & Guidelines
Section 3.3.2 of the CCNHCD Plan provides policy direction with respect to additions within
the CCNHCD:
a)Additions shall be subordinate to the original structure to allow the original heritage
features and built form to take visual precedence on the street; and
b)Design guidelines provided in sections 6.5 of the CCNHCD Plan will be used to
review and evaluate applications for additions to ensure that the proposed changes
are compatible with the existing dwelling and do not result in irreversible loss of
heritage attributes.
The guidelines contained in section 6.5 of the CCNHCD Plan are to be used for the design
of additions within the district. The following summarizes the recommended practices and
design guidelines for additions:
Additions that are necessary should be sympathetic and complementary in design
an, if possible, clearly distinguishable from the original construction by form or detail.
The use of traditional materials, finishes and colours rather than exact duplication of
form, can provide appropriate transition between additions and original structures;
Additions should be located away from principal façade(s) of heritage properties,
preferably at the rear of the building, to reduce the visual impact on the street(s);
Form and details of the addition should be complementary to the original
construction, with respect to style, scale, and materials but still distinguishable to
reflect the historical construction periods of the building;
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The height of any addition should be similar to the existing building and/or adjacent
buildings to ensure that the addition does not dominate the original building,
neighbouring buildings or the streetscape;
Additions should not obscure or remove important architecturalfeatures of the
existing building;
Additions should not negatively impact the symmetry and proportions of the building
or create a visually unbalanced façade;
New doors and windows should be of a similar style, orientation and proportion as on
the existing building. Where possible, consider the use of appropriate reclaimed
materials; and
New construction should avoid irreversible changes to original construction.
Heritage Planning Staff Comments
In reviewing the merits of the application, Heritage Planning staff note the following:
The property is a Group ‘C’ property within the CCNHCD;
The proposed carport addition addresses the CCNHCD Plan guidelines for additions
as follows:
o Additions that are necessary should be sympathetic and complementary
in design an, if possible, clearly distinguishable from the original
construction by form or detail. The use of traditional materials, finishes
and colours rather than exact duplication of form, can provide
appropriate transition between additions and original structures:
The proposed carport additionincorporates traditional materials (wood)
and a colour that is sympathetic to the existing dwelling and to the
CCNHCD. The proposed carport is distinguishable from the original
dwelling.
o Additions should be located away from principal façade(s) of heritage
properties, preferably at the rear of the building, to reduce the visual
impact on the street(s):
The proposed carportaddition is located to the rear of the property. A
portion of the carport is visible from the front public right-of-way but is
situated behind the front façade.
o Form and details of the addition should be complementary to the original
construction, with respect to style, scale, and materials but still
distinguishable to reflect the historical construction periods of the
building:
The proposed carport additionis an appropriate scale to the existing
dwellingand complementary to the existing dwelling. The proposed
carport incorporates architectural detailing that is visible on the existing
dwelling butis still distinguishable from the existing dwelling.
o The height of any addition should be similar to the existing building
and/or adjacent buildings to ensure that the addition does not dominate
the original building, neighbouring buildings or the streetscape:
The proposed carport additionis lower in height than the existing
dwelling and does not dominate the original building, neighbouring
buildings, or the streetscape.
o Additions should not obscure or remove important architectural features
of the existing building:
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The proposed carport addition does not obscure or remove important
architectural features of the existing building.
o Additions should not negatively impact the symmetry and proportions
of the building or create a visually unbalanced façade:
The proposed carport additionwill not negatively impact the symmetry
and proportions of the building or create a visually unbalanced façade.
o New doors and windows should be of a similar style, orientation and
proportion as on the existing building. Where possible, consider the use
of appropriate reclaimed materials:
The proposed carport additiondoes not propose new windows or doors.
o New construction should avoid irreversible changes to original
construction:
The proposed carport additiondoes not adversely affect the
construction of the original dwelling
The proposed carport addition will not detract from the character of the subject
property, the Margaret Avenue streetscape, or the CCNHCD as a whole.
In accordance with the Heritage Permit Application form, the approval of any 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 construct a carport addition.
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 Kitchener committee 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-V-009
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REPORT 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-21-039
SUBJECT:Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-V-010
8 Devon Street
Alteration and conversion of a single detached dwelling into a
duplex
RECOMMENDATION:
Thatpursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2021-V-010 be approvedto permit the alteration and conversion of a single
detached dwelling located on the property municipally addressed as 8 Devon Street
into a duplex,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 be
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-V-010 which is seeking permission to alter and convert an existing single detached
dwelling into a duplex, located on the property municipally addressed as 8 Devon Street.
The subject property is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act and located
within the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District (VPAHCD).
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Location Map: 8 Devon Street
Heritage Kitchener Committee
This project was previously before the Heritage Kitchener committee. In August and
September 2019, the Heritage Kitchener committee reviewed preliminary design concepts
and provided feedback. At its meeting held on November 5, 2019, the committee considered
Heritage Permit Application HPA-2019-V-029. This application sought permissions to alter
the single detached dwelling, including alterations to the ground floor to establish ground
floor access through removal of a street facing retaining wall and installation of a new main
entry and new two door garage; alterations to the second floor and roof level to
accommodate a new covered verandah and replacement of roof dormer; and alterations to
remove the original brick from the rear façade and use the salvaged brick to infill areas on
the front façade. The Heritage Kitchener committee recommended approval of Heritage
Permit Application HPA-2019-V-029.The applicant is now proposing a concept that is
different than what was previously recommended for approval by Heritage Kitchener.
Committee of Adjustment
This project was before the Committee of Adjustment on November 19, 2019 and on
November 17, 2020. In 2019, application A2019-118 was before the Committee of
Adjustment to meet the requirements of Zoning By-law 85-1 as the lot area, front yard
setback, side yard setback, rear yard setback, and lot coverage were not in conformity with
the Zoning By-law. These variances were required prior to the issuance of a Building Permit
for Phase 1 works on site. In 2020, application A2020-101 was before the Committee of
Adjustment seeking relief from Zoning By-law 85-1 for a legal parking space and for a
maximum building height of 11.0 metres rather than the permitted 10.5 metres. Approval of
a Heritage Permit Application is a condition of Committee of Adjustment application A2020-
101.
Property Context
The subject property is located on the north side of Devon Street between Henry Street and
Park Street. It is one of only four residential properties making up the Devon Street
streetscape. The south side of Devon Street (opposite the subject property) is occupied with
natural vegetation, screening a parking lot serving Victoria Park.
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Aerial image of the Devon Street streetscape (subject property denoted with star)
While the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District Study suggests that 8 Devon
Street is a c.1920s residence building in the Berlin Vernacular tradition, the fire insurance
atlas from 1925 does not show any residential development on the north side of Devon
Street. A review of the Vernon’s Directories suggests the building likely dates to c.1932-33.
The two-storey single detached dwelling occupies most of the .03 acre sized lot. The lot
itself features a significant change in grade with the low end at Devon Street and rising well
over a metre toward the rear yard. An approximately one metre high interlocking style
concrete retaining wall previously occupied most of the frontage on Devon Street and has
been removed. The residence, which had been previously altered and added onto, does not
conform to any one architectural style, and forms part of a streetscape which, unlike most
stable residential areas within the VPAHCD, lacks a degree of continuity.
South elevation prior to renovations (8 Devon Street)
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Existing south elevation (8 Devon Street)
REPORT:
The applicant proposes to alter the existing single detached dwelling to, in part, make the
building more accessible for an aging family member. The 2019 concept is summarized as
follows:
Establish ground floor access by removing retaining wall and exposing the ground
level foundation where a new primary entrance is to be located in place of the existing
single garage;
The new main entry to feature an eight-foot-high oak entry door and sidelights
salvaged from another building;
Two new garage doors located toward the east with 8x7 foot wood garage doors;
New covered verandah on the second floor constructed of wood millwork painted
beige with a flat roof;
Replacement of windows; and
Front façade to be re-clad in salvaged bricks taken from the rear façade.
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Approved south elevation (2019)
2021 Concept
The applicant is proposing several alterations to the concept that was approved as part of
HPA-2019-V-029. These changes are outlined below.
Proposed south elevation (2021)
Upper Floors & Roof Level
The applicant is proposing to raise the roofline to accommodate a finished attic spaceand
incorporate an additional verandah on the third floor. The third storey verandah is proposed
to be constructed to match the second storey verandah that was approved as part of the
first phase of the project.The proposed verandahs are of wood construction andto be
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painted beige. The windows and doors on the upper levels are proposed to be consistent
with the windows and doors approved as part of the first phase of the project.
The roof profile has been altered from the first phase proposal and accommodates two
gabled ends to achieve greater uniformity. A larger dormer is proposed to be centrally
located on the roof, and the roof line has been altered to minimize overall perceived height.
Non-combustible cement-basedshake siding is proposed on the dormer and gable ends.
The height of the dwelling is proposed to be greater than what presently exists, however the
proposed height of 11.0 metres is in keeping with the direction of the City’s new Zoning By-
law 2019-051. A variance to permit a height of 11.0 metres instead of 10.5 metres was
approved by the Committee of Adjustment, conditional on approval of a Heritage Permit
Application. There is a significant grade change on site which also affects the surrounding
properties. The front façadeof the subject property, which faces open park space, is
proposed to be 11.0 metres in height while the rear of the dwelling is approximately 8.5
metres in height. The dwelling would continue to maintainthe low-rise form characterized
throughout the VPAHCD.
Ground Floor
The ground floor alterations remain the same as the 2019 proposal. A new primary entrance
is located in place of the existing single car garage. A new poured concrete retaining wall
supports the east side elevation and borders a new stamped concrete driveway leading to
a new two-door garage.
Masonry
The original brick from the rear elevation of the building has been removed for salvaged use
to infill areas on the front façade. Thefront façade would then be repointed to achieve a
uniform look. A non-combustible cement-based lap siding is proposed for use to re-clad
areas where original brick has been removed from the rear elevation.
Rendering of proposed alterations
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Heritage Planning Staff Comments
The VPAHCD Plan contains Building Conversion Policies and Building Conservation
Guidelines to help guide proposed conversions and alterations. The policies were prepared
in anticipation of such conversions occurring in areas of transition, such as on Queen Street
South. Policies reference that:
Conversions should not remove key historic featuresand there should be a clear
distinction between old and new;
Conversions should conserve or introduce domestic scale landscaping; and
In the case of commercial conversions, encourage parking to be located to the rear
and introduce signage that is complementary in design and blends in with the scale
and proportions of the historic building.
In reviewing the merits of the application, Heritage Planning staff note the following:
The property municipally addressed as 8 Devon Street is designated under Part V of
the Ontario Heritage Act and located within the VPAHCD.
Devon Street is a short one-way street. Only four properties occupy the entire street
with either frontage or flanking side yards, and the streetscape lacks architectural
continuity.
The existing detached dwelling has been previously altered and added onto and does
not conform to any particular architectural style. As such, staff is of the opinion that
the proposed alterations will not disrupt or remove key architectural features. The
removal of the retaining wall along the street frontage, introduction of verandahs, and
installation of at grade landscaping are all positive contributions to both the property
and the streetscape.
The proposal creates a greater height differentiation between the neighbouring
dwelling to the west but is complementary in height to the neighbouring dwelling to
the east. It is staff’s opinion that the architectural details incorporated into the front
façade and the design of the roof assist with minimizing overall perceived impacts
and that height impacts are lessened given the dwelling fronts onto open space.
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-laws
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
will be required.
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.
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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:
DSD-19-247 – HPA-2019-V-029
DSD-19-264– A2019-118
DSD-20-195 – A2020-101
Ontario Heritage Act
APPROVEDBY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-V-010
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REPORT TO:Heritage Kitchener
DATE OF MEETING:March 2, 2021
SUBMITTED BY:Bustamante,Rosa,Director of Planning,519-741-2200ext. 7319
PREPARED BY:Drake, Michelle, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7839
WARD(S) INVOLVED:Ward 3
DATE OF REPORT:Friday, February 12, 2021
REPORT NO.:DSD-21-041
SUBJECT:HPA-2021-IV-006
300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent
Construction of a Detached Garage
RECOMMENDATION:
Thatpursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2021-IV-006to permit the construction of a detached garage on the property
municipally addressed as300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent, be refused.
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-006which is seeking permission to construct a detached garage on the property
municipally addressed as 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent(formerly addressed as 437
Pioneer Tower Road).
Location Map 1: 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent within Pioneer Towner West community
*** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. ***
Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance.
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The subject property is part of the earliest inland non-native settlement of what would
become Waterloo County. As a result, a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) prepared by
Nicholas Hill, Architect/Planner, dated April 3, 1996 wasrequired andsubmitted in support
of Plan of Subdivision 30T-95016. The HIA described the heritage resources to include the
history of settlement in the area, the buildings (the farmhouse, the barn, the drive shed and
adjacent buildings), and the landscape. With respect to the broader landscape in the area,
the HIA references “a diverse landscape, comprising the flat top land with fields under
cultivation, the brow of the river valley upon which is situated the farmstead, and the
floodplain of the Grand River to the South.”Within the vicinity of the farmstead, the HIA
further identifies noteworthy landscape features such as the view sheds of the river valley
from the west side, and the farmyard around the barn, drive shed, and farmhouse.
The HIA recommended a preferred optionusing evaluation criteria such as whether
significant landscapes would be conserved. The preferred option and what we see today is
the farmhouse and drive shed retained on one large private lot while the area between the
private lot and the Pioneer Tower is now a continuous open park area.
The preferred option also outlined several mechanisms to conserve the historic features.
The heritage mechanisms recommended were the use of a Heritage Conservation District
(HCD) and Heritage Conservation Easement Agreements (HCEA). Opportunities for the
Pioneer Tower West HCDPlan were explored with a sub-committee of staff andproperty
owners. Ultimately, in lieu of a HCD, it was agreed thatthe Historic Pioneer Tower West
Community Heritage Design Guidelines (2003) would be used together withPart IV
designations ofthe Betzner and Schoerg properties along with public ownership of
remaining lands on the south sideof Joseph Schoerg Crescent to provide a similar level of
conservation and protection.
Implementation of the conservation measures began with the subject property being
designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act in 2003andthen entering intoa
Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement(HCEA)with the Cityin 2004. Thedesignating
by-law was updated in 2007 to reflect a change in address, a land exchange, and to align
the description of the heritageattributeswith the HCEA.
Various discussions have taken place with former and present owners between 2007 and
2021. Some of these discussions resulted in formal Heritage Permit Applications. Various
options for a garage have been discussed, including: converting the main floor of the drive
shed to provide two parking spaces, converting the undercroft of the drive shed to provide
two parking spaces, constructing a detached garage behind the drive shed, constructing a
detached garage between the drive shed and the farmhouse, and constructing a detached
garage east of the farmhouse. Heritage Planning staff have advised that an application to
construct a detached garage between the drive shed and the farmhouse would not be
supported given impacts to the Cultural Heritage Landscape, specifically thefull or partial
loss ofunobstructed viewsto the Grand River Valley,and the change in spatial relationship
around the drive shed, and between the drive shed and the farmhouse.
REPORT:
The subject property is located on the south side of Joseph Schoerg Crescent in the Pioneer
Tower West community. The property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage
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Act and subject to a Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement. The key features that
define the character of this property include: the farmhouse; the drive shed; and, the cultural
heritage landscape.
Heritage Attributes
The significant built heritage resourcesthat express the cultural heritage value and interest
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of the property, as early examples of the 19century Mennonite Georgian architectural style,
are the Betzner Farmhouse and the BetznerDrive Shed. All elevations of the farmhouse
and drive shed are identified as heritage attributes. Given the scope of HPA-2021-006, the
specific heritage attributes on each building elevationare not outlined in this report.
The significant heritage attributes that contribute to the cultural heritage value and interest
of the property as an important link to the history of the City of Kitchener and Waterloo
County while at the same time collectively forming a cultural heritage landscape(CHL)on
the property that is located within a broader CHL are: “views atop a ridge of land overlooking
a natural environment and natural heritage features that attracted the pioneer settlers to the
area over 200 years ago, including rich, fertile soils, a mixture of dense forest and open
meadows, and proximity to the Grand River; and, the historic cluster and spatial order of
buildings having ties to the original founding families”.
The supporting information submitted with the owner’s application includes several
photographs as well as a short video. Below are photos taken by staff between 2008 and
2021 at different times of the year, generally showing the same view between the driveshed
and farmhouse.
Photo 1: View South from public right-of-way (street curb) toward Grand River Valley (City
of Kitchener, 2008)
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Photo 2: View South from public right-of-way (sidewalk) toward Grand River Valley (City of
Kitchener, 2009)
Photo3: View South from public right-of-way (sidewalk) toward Grand River Valley (City of
Kitchener, 2010)
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Photo 4: View South from public right-of-way (street) toward Grand River Valley (City of
Kitchener, 2011)
Photo 5: View South from public right-of-way (sidewalk) toward Grand River Valley (City of
Kitchener, 2021)
Description of Proposal
The applicant is proposing to construct a detached two car garage between the farmhouse
and the drive shed.The garage would be 22’ wide by 24’ deep and clad in the same board
and batten as the drive shed. The garage would be 528 square feet and its roofline would
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be perpendicular to the drive shed roofline. A full copy of the owner’s application may be
found in Appendix ‘A’.
Figure 1: Elevation Drawings and Floor Plan of Proposed Garage
Figure 2: Proposed placement of new detached garage (Not toScale)
Heritage Planning Comments
The owner’s application contains some opinions and statements that are based on
misunderstandings of definitions, legislation and policies. Heritage Planning staff has
pointed out and clarified these misunderstandingsto the owner. As it is a new term for
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Heritage Kitchener, and several members of the committee arenew, the clarifications have
been briefly summarized in Appendix ‘B’.
The concept of a cultural heritage landscape was only in its infancy during the mid 1990s.
Architects, heritage advocates and the small group of Heritage Planners that existed were
beginning to share the idea that the broader context within which cultural heritage resources
sit is important. The City was ahead of most municipalities in hiring a Heritage Planner and
beginning to require Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) as part of the land use planning
process.
With respecttothe subject property, as outlined in greater detail above in the Background
section, a HIA was required with the submission of a plan of subdivision application. The
recommendations from this HIA laid the foundation for the City’s intent to conserve the
cultural heritage value and interest associated with the ridge. This not only included the
history of settlement in the area, the remaining built heritage resources in the area, but also
the views to the Grand River valley. It was key that the City protect the views so that they
wouldbe conserved for the public now and in the future. The views were protected in many
ways, including: the design and alignment of Joseph Schoerg Crescent, the designation of
both the Betzner and Schoerg properties, the acquisition of remaining lands by public
authorities such as the City of Kitchener or Grand River Conservation Authority, and the
prohibition of parking on the south side of Joseph Schoerg Crescent. As described in greater
detail above in the Heritage Attributessection, the designating by-law identifies a cultural
heritage landscape on the subject property. Including views atop a ridge of land overlooking
a natural environment, and the historic cluster and spatial order of buildings having ties to
the original founding families.
More recently, the City undertooka City-wide Cultural Heritage Landscape Study and the
subject property is locatedwithin the Pioneer Tower West (L-OPS-1) CHL. It is my
professional opinion that this recent study reconfirms the City’s early work dating back to
the 1990s on the significance of the broader area,but it does not diminish the value of the
CHL, identified by designation and HCEA in the mid 2000s,situated on the subject lands.
In fact, the Study states that the Pioneer TowerWest CHL contains the two farmhouses and
their location on the same ridge featuring largely unobstructed views to the Grand River
valley. The designand locationof the street and sidewalk allow people to passthe property
and begin to understand the relationship between the buildings (both on and off the property)
and the relationship those buildings have with the space (former farmlands) around them.
Some of this space on the subject property provides unobstructed views to the Grand River
valley.
Heritage Planning staff providethe followingfacts and professional opinions:
The subject property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act;
A Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement is registered on title of the subject
property;
The heritage attributes identified in the designation by-law and the HCEA include:
o a CHL with features such as the views to the valley, and the cluster and spatial
arrangement of buildings; and,
o the farmhouse and drive shed and more specifically features such as all
exterior building elevations;
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The HCEA provides a copy of the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture’s
“Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Historic Properties;”
o The proposed construction of a detached garage, could in theory, meet
Principle 6 (reversibility)if the building were fully demolished in the future and
the lands were regraded to previous conditions. Heritage Planning staff
believe it is unlikely this would occur once the investment is made.
o It is Heritage Planning staff’s opinion that the construction of a detached
garage with materials that match the drive shed does not meet Principle 7,
states that “New work should be distinguishable from old. Buildings should be
recognized for their own time…”In addition, many of the design features, such
as the garage doors, match the drive shed.
o The remaining principles are not relevant to the scope of work.
Heritage Planning staff refer to the Parks Canada “Standards and Guidelines for the
Conservation of Historic Places in Canada”as part of our work in reviewing
applications. The Standards are like the Principles noted above.
o Similar to Principle 6 outlinedabove, Standard 11 indicates that “the essential
form and integrity of an historic place will not be impaired if the new work is
removed in the future.” In theory, the detached garage could be demolished in
the future and the area could be graded to previous conditions; however,
Heritage Planning staff believe it is unlikely this would occur once the
investment is made.
o It is Heritage Planning staff’s opinion that the construction of a detached
garage as described in the applicationwillonly partiallymeet Standard 11,
which indicates that “Conserve the heritage value and character-defining
elements when creating” … “any related new construction. Make the new work
physically and visually compatible with, subordinate to and distinguishable
from the historicplace.”The new work is subordinate in height to the drive
shed and farmhouse. Unfortunately, by partially blocking the east elevation of
the drive shed and blocking views to the Grand River valley Standard 11 is not
met.
It is Heritage Planning staff’s opinion that if the proposed detached garage is not
sufficiently setback from the front elevation of the drive shed that the two buildings
together will appear as one large massingnegatively impacting the relationship
between the farmhouse and drive shed.
Over almost 20 years, previous owners and current owners have undertaken a
number of restoration, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse projects for their enjoyment
but to the benefit of the public. People may view the property from the sidewalk, street
and public spaces around the property.
o One projectinvolved the introduction of a historic rural fence known as the dry
stone wall. A HPA was approved to permit a 3.5 footdry stone wall generally
along a portion of the east and west property boundaries, and almost the full
extent of the front property boundary with the exception of the driveway.
o Unfortunately, portions of the dry stone wall were constructed above the
permitted height. Applications to rectify this change were not supported by
Heritage Planning staff but were approved by Council. It was Heritage
Planning staff’s opinion that in certain areas from the public realm, the
increased height fully or partially obstructed the view to the Grand River valley.
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Based on the aforementioned informationclearlyoutlining the City’s interest in conserving
the cultural heritage value and heritage attributes of the subject property, in particular the
views atop a ridge of land overlooking a natural environment, and the historic cluster and
spatial order of buildings having ties to the original founding families, Heritage Planning staff
recommend that Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-IV-006 to permit the construction of
a detached garage on the property municipally addressed as 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent,
be refused.
Should Heritage Kitchener, and/or Council choose to approve Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2021-IV-006, Heritage Planning staff recommend the following conditions:
1.That the owner and Heritage Planning staff meet to review and discuss changes to
the design and/or materials that will be made in order to provide a clear distinction
between old and new;
2.That the owner setback the detached garage a minimum of three feet from the front
building line of the adjacent drive shed to ensure the prominence of the drive shed;
3.That the hard-surfaced area in front of the drive shed be removed and replaced with
sod and/or landscaping; and further,
4.That Heritage Planning staff review and approve final building elevation drawings and
materials prior to issuance of a building permit.
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:
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 – The Heritage Kitchener committee has been consulted with respect to the
heritage permit application.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
Ontario Heritage Act; Ontario Planning Act
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Development and Technical Services Report DTS-06-033approved Heritage
Permit Application HPA 2006-IV-002 to installa hydro meter and plumbing
ventilation pipe.
Development and Technical Services Report DTS-08-019approved Heritage
Permit Application HPA 2007-IV-015 to reclad allelevations of the drive shed,
rebuild the existing sliding doors on the west elevation, relocate the existing
windows on the south elevation, add a new man door on the south elevation, and
construct a wood deck on the south elevation.
Development and Technical Services Report DTS-08-078 approved Heritage
Permit Application HPA 2008-IV-006 to convert the undercroft area of the drive
shed forparking; to add two garage doors on the south elevation; to revise the
deck, window and door design; to addtwo walkways; and, to addan asphalt
driveway with a soldier course of paving stone.
Development and Technical Services Report DTS-08-182approved Heritage
Permit Application HPA-2008-IV-019 to construct afront gate and mailbox.
Development and Technical Services Report DTS-09-084approved a new wood
window and a new limestone windowsillon the east elevation of the drive shed
foundation.
Development and Technical Services Report DTS-09-127approved Heritage
Permit Application HPA-2009-IV-004to install newshutters on the attic windows
of thefarmhouse, to alterthe design of gate caps and mailboxpost, and to plant
a tree.
Development and Technical Services Report DTS-09-141approvedHeritage
Permit Application HPA-2009-IV-011to plant and relocate of trees.
Development and Technical ServicesReport DTS-10-105approved Heritage
Permit ApplicationHPA-2010-IV-008 to installtwo 8 feet wide sunscreens to the
west elevation of the farmhouse, and to install two roof vents to the west elevation
of the drive shed;
Development and Technical Services Report DTS-10-179recommended refusal
of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2010-IV-019with respect to the request to
install two new doors on the north elevation of the drive shed, and to install a
paving stone driveway that is 18 metres wide across the front of the property. On
November 10, 2015, Council approved the application as originally submitted to
install two new roof vents on the drive shed, to remove the security light and
conduit from the drive shed, to relocatethe mailbox in front of the gates of the dry
stone wall, to install a new light standard adjacent to the corner of the drive shed,
to install two new carriage doors on the drive shed, and to install a paving stone
driveway that is 18 metres wide across the front of the property.
Community Services Department Report CSD-011-022approved Heritage Permit
Application HPA-2011-IV-001 to reconstructthe south west corner of the drive
shed foundation.
Community Services Department Report CSD-012-019approved Heritage Permit
Application HPA-2012-IV-001 to replace the wood wall (man door, swinging
doors, and frame) on the drive shed.
Community Services Department Report CSD-15-075approved Heritage Permit
Application HPA-2015-IV-015to construct a cedar fence.
Community Services Department Report CSD-16-046approved Heritage Permit
Application HPA-2016-IV-011 to alterthe drive shedwithnew and enlarged
window and door openings.
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Community Services Department Report CSD-18-048approved Heritage Permit
Application HPA-2018-IV-002 to alter the west elevation of the rear addition of the
Betzner Farmhouse and construct a cedar fence generally along the east property
boundary.
APPROVEDBY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-IV-006
Attachment B – Clarifications regarding definitions, legislation and policies
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AppendixB: Clarifications regarding definitions, legislation and policies
300 JOSEPH SCHOERG CRESCENT
The property is individually designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
The designation by-law includes reference to the cultural heritage resources and
their heritage attributes. One of the cultural heritage resources is the cultural
heritage landscape (CHL) and one of its heritage attributes is its views to the
Grand River valley.
A Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement (HCEA) is on title of the property
and it includes reference to the same cultural heritage resources and heritage
attributes. Schedule C of the HCEA provides a Baseline Documentation Report,
including a description of the CHL and a photograph showing a view taken from
the public realm looking south towards the property showing the placement of the
built heritage resources on top of the ridge and the view beyond to the Grand
River valley.
In Ontario, the term cultural heritage landscape may be referenced with respect
to matters related to the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) and/or the Ontario Planning
Act. For the purposes of a Heritage Permit Application, the term is referenced in
relation to the OHA. Under the OHA, may be conserved with various tools such
as individual designation (Part IV) or designation of a broader area termed a
heritage conservation district (Part V).
The Ontario Heritage Trust provides all municipalities with a template for entering
into a Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement with property owners. These
agreements are modified to respond to the needs of the municipality and the
property owner.
Canada’s Historic Places website was a project to consolidate all designations
from municipalities across the country into one centralized website. The
researchers obtained information from the City of Kitchener and summarized on
their website. The City’s designating by-law and HCEA were written before the
website existed.
The reference to an evolved landscape would require that all restoration,
rehabilitation and adaptive reuse projects since 2005 have allowed the property
to evolve with present time. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Great effort was
put into restoring and rehabilitating the farmhouse to allow for its continued
residential use. Other historic rural features such as the dry stone wall were
researched and added to the site. The outbuildings associated with the more
recent previous use (stables) were removed as part of the restoration to an
earlier rural time period.
A Heritage Permit Application to construct an attached garage at 330 Joseph
Schoerg Crescent was approved. It is important to note that the designation by-
law for this property does not reference a cultural heritage landscape or views,
and the property owner has not entered into a HCEA.
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A Heritage Permit Application to construct an attached garage at 10 Simms
Estate Place was approved. It is important to note that the designation by-law for
this property identifies a cultural heritage landscape but its heritage attributes do
not include views.
A Heritage Permit Application to construct a detached garage at 920 Orr Court
was approved. It is important to note that the designation by-law for this property
identifies a cultural heritage landscape including views from Huron Road to the
front façade of the farmhouse. The detached garage is located behind the house
and therefore does not impact the view of the front façade.
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Date:February 16, 2021
To:Members of Heritage Kitchener
From:Michelle Drake,Heritage Planner
cc:
Subject:50 Brookside Crescent
Re: 52-54 Brookside Crescent, Kitchener
Heritage Opinion re: severance proposal & Committee of Adjustment
Application for Consent
Our file: 1720
The Planning Division is in receipt of a Heritage Opinion Letterdated October26, 2020prepared
by CHC Limited regarding a proposal to sever the property municipally addressed as 50
Brookside Crescent.
The subject property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Background
The designation of thesubjectproperty was made a condition of a previous Committee of
Adjustment application to sever the eastern portion of lands.The consent applicationwasB2018-
025and itwas approved in 2018.The submission and approval of a Heritage Impact Assessment
(HIA) was made a requirement of the processing of the Committee of Adjustment application
B2018-025in order to ensure that the proposed new lot had regard for and was consistent with
Provincial, Regional, and Municipal policies relating to the conservation of cultural heritage
resources.
The HIA, prepared by CHC Limited and dated March 14, 2018, was approved by the Director of
Planning in April 2018 following consultation with the Heritage Kitchener committee.
The HIA concludedthat:
the original c. 1855 farmhouse with its summer kitchen wing is acultural heritage
resource.
the rural and agricultural context of the property has been lost.
theviews of the farmhouse from either direction are not long and wide and do not form
part of a terminating vista.
Current Proposal
As noted above, aHeritage Opinionletter, prepared by CHC Limited and dated October 26, 2020
has been submitted with consent application B2020-047. The Heritage Opinionletterdetails that
the creation of semi-detached lots on the western portion of 50 Brookside Crescent will not
negatively impact the cultural heritage resource so long as the recommendations of the HIA,
prepared by CHC Limited and dated March 14, 2018 are adhered to. The Heritage Opinionletter
th
goes on to reaffirm that the 20century outbuildings and the additions, do not meet the criteria
for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act and are not heritage attributes of the property.
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March 2, 2021 meeting of Heritage Kitchener
to present the Heritage Opinion letterand answer any questions. Heritage Planning staff will be
Heritage Opinion letter and the original HIAas part ofthe processing of the
proposed severance application.
A motion or recommendation to Council is not required.
A copy of the Heritage Opinion letteris attached to this memo.
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Michelle Drake, MAES, RPP
Heritage Planner
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Date:February 16, 2021
To:Members of Heritage Kitchener
From:Victoria Grohn, Heritage Planner
Michelle Drake, Heritage Planner
cc:
Subject:Heritage Kitchener 2021-2022 Work Plan
Each of the City’s Advisory Committees, with the assistance of staff, are required to develop and
implement a Work Plan for the coming term. The objective of these Work Plans is to outline the
various initiatives to be pursued in the coming term along with a proposed timeline for completion.
The 2019-2020 Heritage Kitchener Work Plan is attached for the Committee’s information and
can be referenced to help guide the development of the 2021-2022 Work Plan.
The core business areas of the Heritage Kitchener committee, as outlined in the committee’s
Terms of Reference,include the following:
Recommendations to City Council on:
o Designating property under the Ontario Heritage Act;
o Listing property on the Municipal Heritage Register;
o Heritage Permit Applications;
Review nominations and make recommendations for a Mike & Pat Wagner Heritage
Award; and
Promote awareness and education on heritage conservation related matters.
Heritage Planning staff areseeking input from the Heritage Kitchener committee to develop the
2021-2022 Work Plan. Heritage Kitchener members are encouraged to consider the following
when identifying action items for the Work Plan:
What initiative does the Action fall under?
o OHA related (designation, listing)
o Promotion & Awareness
When should the Action be undertaken in 2021-2022?
o One year or both years?
o Ongoing (year round) or does it have a more defined timeline?
Who would need to take the lead?
o HKmembers/joint with City Staff assistance?
What is the Priority from 1 to 3?
o Priority 1: budget related, Council directive, legislated requirement, time sensitive
o Priority 2: Work Plan priority but not necessarily time sensitive
o Priority 3: Subject to available time and resources (a nice to do)
Are there any budget / resourcing implications?
Additional discussions will take place over the following meetings to finalize the Work Plan in May
or June.
Attachment:
2019-2021 Heritage Kitchener Work Program
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roof dormers
replace windows
dwelling to a duplex
HPA Description
Demolish a detached garage
Demolish a detached garage
Construct a detached garage
Ground floor façade alterations
Construction of a carport addition
Construction of a detached garage
Construct a one-storey addition to the
Reconstruction of rear porch and balcony
second storey rear addition and construct
southwest side of the existing building and
Replace windows, replace roof, construct a
Alteration and conversion of single detached
25-Jan-21
25-Jan-2125-Jan-2122-Feb-21
Delegated Approval
Council Meeting Date /
Recommendation
Carried Unanimously
Heritage Kitchener
5-Jan-215-Jan-215-Jan-215-Jan-21
2-Mar-212-Mar-21
2-Feb-212-Mar-212-Mar-212-Mar-21
HK Meeting
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DSD-21-002DSD-21-002DSD-21-018DSD-21-041DSD-21-037
Staff Report
2021 HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATIONS (HPA)
Date Complete
Legend: Unanimously approved by Heritage Kitchener permits an HPA to be approved through delegated authority.
17 Park St
38 Shirk Pl
8 Devon St
23 Roland St
172 Queen St N172 Queen St N
25 Margaret Ave
137-147 King St E
68 Saddlebrook Crt
Property Address
300 Joseph Schoerg Cres
Application Number
HPA-2021-IV-001HPA-2021-V-002HPA-2021-V-003HPA-2021-IV-004HPA-2021-V-005HPA-2021-IV-006HPA-2021-IV-007HPA-2021-IV-008HPA-2021-V-009HPA-2021-V-010
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