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Home My WebLink AboutDSD-2021-87 - Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-IV-019 - 300 Joseph Schoerg CresREPORT TO:Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING:June 1, 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:May 11, 2021 REPORT NO.:DSD-2021-87 SUBJECT:HPA-2021-IV-019 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent Relocation of tree RECOMMENDATION: Thatpursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-IV-019 be approved to permit the relocation of a maple tree at the property municipally addressed as 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent in accordance with the application and supporting materials. 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-019which is seeking permission to relocate a maple treeon 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 Tower West community *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 3 - 1 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 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 heritage attributes that contribute to the cultural heritage value and interest of the property as an important link to the history of the City and Waterloo County while at the same time collectively forming a cultural heritage landscape onthe property that is located within a broader CHL are: “views atop a ridge of land overlook 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 ofdense 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.” Given the scope of HPA-2021-019, the specific heritage attributes of each building are not outlined in this report. Description of Proposal The applicant is proposing to relocate an existing maple tree on the property to a new location behind the drive shed. The reason for moving the tree is that the root system and drip line will be in the way of the proposed garage outlined in HPA-2021-IV-006 and approved by Council on March 22, 2021. If the tree stays in its current location it may not survive. The applicant has been advised that the tree has a high probability of survival if relocated. Photo 1: Current location of existing maple tree 3 - 2 Photo 2: Proposed location ofrelocated maple tree behind drive shed near property line Map 2: Current (1) and proposed (2) location of the maple tree 3 - 3 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; A Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement (HCEA) is registered on title of the subject property; o The HCEA requires the owner to obtain consent from the City to plant, relocate and remove trees and vegetation on 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; The existing maple tree was planted by a previous owner in 2009 (see DTS-09-141 regarding HPA-2009-IV-011) and it replaced an oak tree that was relocated elsewhereon the subject property; The maple tree will be relocated to an area behind the drive shed near the west property line; The planting (relocation) of the maple tree should have limited, to no, impact on the views atop a ridge of land overlooking a natural environment as the drive shed is authentic to the site and historically has blocked the views in this location; and further, The alteration will not impair or negatively impact the heritage in the Part IV designation by-law and the HCEA. Accordingly, heritage planning staff recommend approval of the request to relocate the maple tree subject to the details outlined in the application and supporting materials. 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. 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. 3 - 4 PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: Ontario Heritage Act, 2019; DSD-2021-IV-006Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-IV-006, 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent, Construction of a detached garage CSD-18-048Heritage Permit Application HPA-2018-IV-002, 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent, Alterations to rear elevation of Betzner Farmhouse and construction ofa cedar fence generally along the east property boundary CSD-16-046Heritage Permit Application HPA-2016-IV-011, 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent, Alterations to drive shed (new and enlarged window and door openings) CSD-15-075Heritage Permit Application HPA-2015-IV-015, 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent, Construction of a cedar fence CSD-12-IV-001Heritage Permit Application HPA-2012-IV-019, 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent, Alterations to the man door, swinging doors and frame on the drive shed CSD-11-IV-022Heritage Permit Application HPA-2011-IV-001, 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent, Reconstruction of the south west corner of the drive shed foundation DTS-10-179Heritage Permit Application HPA-2010-019, 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent, Alterations to the drive shed (new roof vents, remove security light and conduit, new light, new carriage doors), permission to relocate the mailbox andto install a paving stone driveway DTS-10-105Heritage Permit Application HPA-2010-IV-008, 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent, Installation ofsunscreens on the west elevation of the farmhouse DTS-09-141Heritage Permit Application HPA-2009-IV-011, Alterations to the landscape to plant and relocate trees DTS-09-127Heritage Permit Application HPA-2009-IV-008, 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent, Installation ofshutters on the attic windows of the farmhouse and the planting of a tree, and alterations to the design of the gate caps and mailbox post DTS-09-084Heritage Permit Application HPA-2009-IV-004, 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent, Alterations to east elevation of the drive shed (new wood window and new limestone windowsill) DTS-08-182Heritage Permit Application HPA-2008-182, 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent, Construction of a front gate and mailbox DTS-08-078Heritage Permit Application HPA-2008-IV-006, 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent, Alterations to the drive shed (convert the undercroft for parking, add two garage doors on the south elevation, revise the deck, window and door design), and alterations to the landscape (add two walkways, add driveway) DTS-08-019Heritage Permit Application HPA-2008-IV-015, 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent, Alterations to the drive shed (reclad all elevations, rebuilding sliding doors, relocate windows on south elevation, add a man door on the south elevation and construct a deck on the south elevation) DTS-06-033Heritage Permit Application HPA-2006-IV-002, 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent, Installation of a hydro meter and plumbing ventilation pipe. APPROVEDBY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A – Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-IV-019 3 - 5 3 - 6 3 - 7 3 - 8 3 - 9 3 - 10 X X AERIAL VIEW SHOWING EXISTING TREE LOCATION AND NEW LOCATION FOR TREE 3 - 11 3 - 12