HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2021-88 - Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-IV-018 - 59 Marianne Dorn TrREPORT TO:Heritage Kitchener
DATE OF MEETING:June 1, 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 4
DATE OF REPORT:May 18, 2021
REPORT NO.:DSD-2021-88
SUBJECT:Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-IV-018
59 Marianne Dorn Trail
Constructionof fence and stone wall
RECOMMENDATION:
That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2021-IV-018 be approvedto permit the constructionof a fence and stone wall on
the property municipally addressed as 59 Marianne Dorn Trail, in accordance with the
supplementary information submitted with the application.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
The purpose of this report isto present the alterations detailed in HPA-2021-IV-018.
The key finding of this report isthat the alterations will not adversely affect the heritage
character of the building or property.
There are no financial implications associated with this report.
Community engagement includedconsultation with the Heritage Kitchener committee.
This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
The Development Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA-
2021-IV-018 which is seeking permission to construct a fence(6 feet in height)and stone
wall(approximately 3 feet in height)on the property municipally addressed as 59 Marianne
Dorn Trial. The subject property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and
was formerly addressed as 324 Old Huron Road.
REPORT:
The subject propertyis located on the southeast side of Marianne Dorn Trail in the
Brigadoon community, near Templewood Drive and Old Huron Road. The property was
designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act in 2013.
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Location Map: 59 Marianne Dorn Trail
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The property features a one-and-a-half storey mid-19century stone cottage built in the
Georgian architectural style. The property is associated with the Wildfong family, early
settlers of the Biehn and Bechtel Tracts. In addition to design/physical valuerelated to the
architectural style and building features, the property also has contextual value. The
contextual value of the property relates to the location of the stone cottage building adjacent
to the valley landscape. The stone cottage takes advantage of the valley edge overlooking
Strasburg Creek. The location once provided functional needs (e.g. proximity to water) and
now provides views to the valley landscape.
Front Elevation: 59 Marianne Dorn Trail
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Construction of Fence
The property owners are seeking permissionsto construct a 6-foot-high wood fence along
the north side of the property for privacy. To accommodate a 1.5 metre grade changeon
the property while ensuring that the front of the existing dwelling is not obstructed by the
placement of the fence, the fence is proposed to be installed at the start of the slopein the
northwest corner of the property, as depicted in the images below.The first image shows
the location of the fence along the northern property boundary. The second image shows
the fence at the start of the slope.
Fence location (shown in blue)and stone wall location (shown in purple)
Detailed fence location (shown in blue)and detailed stone wall location (shown in purple)
The placement of the fence is this location would ensure unobstructed views to the front of
the dwelling while travellingin a north/south direction along Marianne Dorn Trail.
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Construction of Stone Wall
The property owners are seeking permissions to construct a 3-foot-highand 2-foot-wide
stone wall across the front of the property. There is an existing boulderat the front of the
property with themunicipal address. The red line shown in the image below demonstrates
the height of the proposed stone wall, relative to the existing boulder and with respect to
views from the house. As demonstrated, views from the front façade of the dwelling will not
be obstructed by a 3-foot-high stone wall in this location.
Height of proposed stone wall (image provided property owner)
The property owners propose to construct the stone wall using excess fieldstone located on
the property.Theowners are amenable, after discussions with Heritage Planning staff, to
use less mortar in between the stones to differentiate the construction of the stone wall from
the existing fieldstone dwelling. In this way, the stone wall would not replicate the fieldstone
construction ofthe dwellingand would provide some distinction between old and new.
Excess fieldstone to construct proposed wall (image provided by property owner)
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Heritage Planning Comments
In reviewing the merits of the application, Heritage Planning staff note the following:
The installation of a 6-foot-high wood fence at the start of the slope on the north side
of the property will not obstruct views of the front façade of the existing dwelling;
The installation of a 3-foot-high stone wall along the front of the property will not
obstruct views of the front façade of the existing dwelling; and
The works proposed will not adversely affect the heritage character of the existing
dwelling and the property.
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 City’s Zoning By-law.
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 Heritge Permit
Application.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
DSD-21-060
Ontario Heritage Act
APPROVEDBY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-IV-018
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HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION &
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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Planning Division 200 King Street West, 6Floor
P.O. Box 1118, Kitchener ON N2G 4G7
519-741-2426; planning@kitchener.ca
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Date Received:Accepted By:Application Number:
HPA-2021-
PART B: HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
1.NATURE OF APPLICATION
ExteriorInteriorSignage
DemolitionNew ConstructionAlterationRelocation
2.SUBJECT PROPERTY
Municipal Address:59 Marianne Dorn Trail
Legal Description (if know):
Reference Plan 58R-17549, formally known as a portion of
324 Old Huron Road
Building/Structure Type: Residential Commercial Industrial Institutional
Is the property subject to a Heritage Easement or Agreement?YesNo
3.PROPERTY OWNER
Name:Sebastian Amadeus Prins
Address:59 Marianne Dorn Trail
City/Province/Postal Code:Kitchener, ON, N2R 0H4
Phone:1.647.687.9049
Email:sebastian.prins@gmail.com
4.AGENT (if applicable)
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3.WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Provide a written description of the project including any conservation methods proposed.
Provide such detail as materials to be used, measurements, paint colours, decorative details,
whether any original building fabric is to be removed or replaced, etc. Use additional pages
as required. Please refer to the City of Kitchener Heritage Permit Application Submission
Guidelines for further direction.
Item 2: Fencing
We are keen to put up some fences on the property.
The first proposed fence is a high, six-foot wooden panel fence between the adjacent
properties for backyard privacy on the north side of the property. The south side of the
property already has a low, chain link fence, with the northside of the property having no
fence whatsoever. There is already a high wooden fence on the west side of the property.
We propose leaving the eastern side of the property unfenced, as there is contextual
heritage value in view of the ravine historically as a source of water, and now as a view.
Heritage Planners has raised that the owner needs to maintain a view of the property as
vehicles round the bend. The property owner has signaled a wiliness to work with Heritage
Planners happy to reduce the height of the six-foot wooden fence as it climbs the 6 foot
be provided as to what an appropriate height is.
Across the front of the property, we would like to consider a three-foot high stone wall. The
stone wall would use fieldstone, and ample mortar between stones in its construction. The
low-lying wall would be one and a half to two feet across. In addition, we want a small,
sidewalk-facing stone bench built into the wall, with the height to the top of the bench being
roughly two feet. If the city is open to it, we would be keen to have a heritage plaque or
signpost speaking to the history of the property adjacent to the stone bench. This
lement and construction of the
cottage, as well as note the Georgian architectural elements.
will highlight location and provide sample photos to help the reader understand style.
4.REVIEW OF CITY OF KITCHENER HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMISSION
GUIDELINES
Describe why it is necessary to undertake the proposed work:
Item 2 is not necessary. It provides the current owners with some increased privacy, and
barrier between the property line and the road (safety, for future kids, pets, etc). The owners
have attempted to enhance the heritage value of the property while meeting our personal
goals by building a front wall that echoes the period style and has a location where the
history of the Wildfong cottage can be celebrated (stone bench, and plaque/signpost
location).
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Describe how the proposal is consistent with the Part IV individual designating by-law or the
Part V Heritage Conservation District Plan:
For Item 2:
By-Law 2013-114 articulates that there is contextual value in the stone cottages proximity
to the valley landscape originally for functional purposes (proximity to water), and now to
provide a view of the valley landscape.
In acknowledgement of this, the property owners have not proposed any fencing on the
eastern line of the property. This would keep an unobstructed view of the ravine, preserving
heritage value.
In addition, to enhance the heritage value, and celebrate the historical significance, the
property owners are proposing for the western fence to be a knee-high stone structure,
mirroring the random-coursed fieldstone construction of the house. In addition, the proposal
includes an external, sidewalk facing, stone bench which could feature a historical
architectural style.
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propose that the skylights be placed in a fashion maintains symmetry when viewed from the
Given that the by-
a skylight modifies a non-protected portion of the house, and can be done in a tasteful
fashion, that preserves the curbside heritage aesthetic of the Wildfong cottage.
Standards and Guidelines for
the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada(click for link)
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7.PROPOSED WORKS
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a)Expected start date:April 1, 2021
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Expected completion date:August 31, 2021
b)Have you discussed this work with Heritage Planning Staff?Yes No
If yes, who did you speak to?
Victoria Grohnand Michelle Drake. In addition, both attendedthe site for avisual
inspection of these proposals.
c)Have you discussed this work with Building Division Staff?Yes No
If yes, who did you speak to?
Thehomeowner is in the early stages of applying for a building permit for Item 3,
specifically theroof repaircomponent.It is the homeding that no
permits are required forItems 1 or 2façade repair, and building a fence (so long
as they are under the municipality designated height) do not require a building
permit.
d)Have you applied for a Building Permit for this work?Yes No
e)Other related Building or Planning applications: Click or tap here to enter text.
Application number:Click or tap here to enter text.
8.ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The undersigned acknowledges that all of the statements contained in documents filed in support of
this application shall be deemed part of this application. The undersigned acknowledges that receipt
of this application by the City of Kitchener -Planning
application. The undersigned acknowledges that the Council of the City of Kitchener shall determine
whether the information submitted forms a complete application. Further review of the application will
beundertaken and the owner or agent may be contacted to provide additional information and/or
resolve any discrepancies or issues with the application as submitted. Once the application is deemed
to be fully complete, the application will be processed and, if necessary, scheduled for the next
available Heritage Kitchener committee and Council meeting. Submission of this application
constitutes consent for authorized municipal staff to enter upon the subject property for the purpose of
conducting site visits, including taking photographs, which are necessary for the evaluation of this
application. The undersigned acknowledges that where an agent has been identified, the municipality
is authorized but not required to contact this person in lieu of the owner and this person is authorized
to act on behalf of the owner for all matters respecting the application. The undersigned agrees that
the proposed work shall be done in accordance with this application and understands that the approval
of this application under the Ontario Heritage Actshall not be a waiver of any of the provisions of any
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by-law of the City of Kitchener or legislation including but not limited to the requirements of the Building
Code and the Zoning By-law. The undersigned acknowledges that in the event this application is
approved, any departure from the conditions imposed by the Council of the City of Kitchener or from
the plans or specifications approved by the Council of the City of Kitchener is prohibited and could
result in a fine being imposed or imprisonment as provided for under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Recoverable Signature
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March 16, 2021
Signature of Owner/Agent:
Signed by: Sebastian Prins
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Signature of Owner/Agent:
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9.AUTHORIZATION
If this application is being made by an agent on behalf of the property owner, the following
authorization must be completed:
I / We, Click or tap here to enter text., owner of the land that is subject of this application,
hereby authorize Click or taphere to enter text.to act on my / our behalf in this regard.
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Signature of Owner/Agent:
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Signature of Owner/Agent:
The personal information on this form is collected under the legal authority of Section 33(2), Section
42(2), and Section 42(2.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act. The information will be used for the purposes
of administering the Heritage Permit Application and ensuring appropriate service of notice of receipt
under Section 33(3) and Section 42(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act. If you have any questions about
this collection of personal information, please contact the Manager of Corporate Records, Legislated
Services Division, City of Kitchener (519-741-2769).
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Notice of Decision:Click or tap here to enter text.
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PROCESS:
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