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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2021-145 - Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-V-021 - 34-36 Richmond AveREPORT TO:Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING:August 3, 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:Ward9 DATE OF REPORT:July 7, 2021 REPORT NO.:DSD-21-145 SUBJECT:Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-V-021 34-36 Richmond Avenue Demolition of an existing detached garageand construction of a new detached garage RECOMMENDATION: Thatpursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-V-021be approved to permit the demolition of an existing detached garage located on the property municipally addressed as 34-36 Richmond Avenue; and That pursuantto Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-V-021be approved to permit the construction of a detached garageon the property municipally addressed as 34-36 Richmond Avenue, 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: The purpose of this report is to present the demolition and new construction detailed in HPA-2021-V-021. The key finding of this report isthe demolition will not detract from the character of the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District and that the new construction is generally compliant with the policies contained within the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District Plan. 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. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 1 - 1 BACKGROUND: The Development Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA- 2021-V-021which is seeking permission to demolish an existing detached garageand construct a new detached garageon the property municipally addressed as 34-36 Richmond Avenue, located within the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District. REPORT: The subject property is located on the west side of Richmond Avenue between Joseph Street and the Victoria Parksports field in the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District (VPAHCD). The subject property is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. Existing accessory structure Location map: 34-36 Richmond Avenue The VPAHCD Study describes the dwelling as a 2-storeyred-brown brick Berlin Vernacular style residence with prominent projecting front porch and later closed-in balcony over.It is further described as being well maintained and innovatively landscaped. The construction date of the dwelling is unknown; however it is likely after 1925 as the dwelling is not shown on the 1925 Fire Insurance Plan.The existing garageis not referenced in the VPAHCD Plan or Study, and the construction date is not known.It islikely constructed 1 - 2 after the construction of the existing dwelling.A portion of the existing garageis visible from Richmond Avenue;however it is situated behind the rear building line. Front elevation: 34-36 Richmond Avenue (image source: GoogleMaps) Proposed Demolition In accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, a heritage permit is required from the Council of a municipality to demolish a building or structure on a designated heritage property. This includes the demolition of an accessory structure, and Heritage Kitchener must be consulted. Front elevation of existing detached garage: 34-36 Richmond Avenue 1 - 3 The VPAHCD Plan contains policies and guidelines for demolition within the district. The policies discourage demolition of original buildings and heritage attributes. While the construction of the existing garage is not known, itappears to be constructed later than the existing dwellingand not considered to be an original structure within the district. The existing detached garageis clad in steel and the applicant advises that the roof is leaking significantly. Proposed Construction The applicant proposes to construct a new detachedgaragewith a similarfootprint and location of the existing detached garage.6.9 11.24 Proposed garage location: 34-36 Richmond Avenue The front elevation of the new garage is proposed to be clad in Maibec horizontal wood siding with Maibec real wood shakes in the front gable. The sides and rear elevation are proposed to be clad in vinyl siding as they are not visible from the public right-of-way. The new garage is proposed to be dark grey in colour with grey or brown garage doors and white or greyvinyl windows and doors. The materials and colours proposed are appropriate for the VPAHCD. Proposed new garage: 34-36 Richmond Avenue 1 - 4 Proposed new garage: 34-36 Richmond Avenue The VPAHCD Plan contains policies for new construction within the district, butdoes not contemplate the construction of new accessory structures, such as garages, as the new construction policies are focused on the Queen Street South corridor. However, the proposed detached garage is in keeping with the building addition policies contained within the VPAHCD Plan, which encourage additions that complement the architecture of dwellings by blending comfortably and inconspicuously with their surroundings. The policies provide guidance on the following: location, design, height, materials, roofs, chimneys, walls, entrances, windows, porches, and colours. The proposed new detached garage complies with the policies for the following reasons: It is located to the rear of the property; It is distinguishable from the dwelling; It is approximately one storey in height; and It featuresMaibec horizontal wood and real wood shakes in a colour that is complimentary to the existing dwelling. Heritage Planning Staff Comments In reviewing the merits of the application, Heritage Planning staff notethe following: The existing detached garage does not contribute to the heritage value of the property; The demolition of the existing detached garage will not detract from the character of the VPAHCD or the integrity of the Richmond Avenue streetscape; The design of the proposed detached garage is compatible with the architecture of the dwelling; The proposed detached garage complies with the policies of the VPAHCD Plan; and The proposed detached garage will not detract from the heritage value or the property or the VPAHCD. 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 City of Kitchener Zoning By-law. Inthis regard, staff confirm that 1 - 5 a Building Permit is required to demolish the existing detached garage and construct a new detached garage. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital BudgetThe recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Operating BudgetThe recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM 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, 2021 APPROVEDBY:Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-V-021 1 - 6 HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS th Planning Division –200 King Street West, 6Floor P.O. Box 1118, Kitchener ON N2G 4G7 519-741-2426; planning@kitchener.ca STAFF USE ONLY Date Received:Accepted By:Application Number: HPA-2021- PART B: HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM 1.NATURE OF APPLICATION ExteriorInteriorSignage DemolitionNew ConstructionAlterationRelocation 2.SUBJECT PROPERTY 36-34 Richmond Ave. Kitchener Municipal Address: Part of Lots 1 & 2 Reg Plan 80 and Part of lot 143 Sub 17 Legal Description (if know): Building/Structure Type:ResidentialCommercialIndustrialInstitutional Heritage Designation:Part IV (Individual)Part V (Heritage Conservation District) Is the property subject to a Heritage Easement or Agreement?YesNo 3.PROPERTY OWNER Name: ECR Managment Inc Address:490 Dutton Drive Unit 3A City/Province/Postal Code:Waterloo, Ontario N2L 6H7 Phone: 519-888-9616 Email: cameron@camkeller.on.ca 4.AGENT (if applicable) Matt Williams Name: Company: Address:5093 Fountain St N City/Province/Postal Code: Breslau, ON N0B1M0 Phone: 226-688-4205 Email: mwilliams@gamasonry.com 2021 City of Kitchener – Heritage Permit Application &Submission RequirementsPage 7 of 9 1 - 7 5.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. Removal of a steel clad garage structure that has become unsafe for use or repair and replacing it with a new garage wood framed garage structure with a siding exterior 6.REVIEW OF CITY OF KITCHENER HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Describe why it is necessary to undertake the proposed work: The garage structure is unsafe for use and the roof is leaking significantly and is unsafe to repair properly. The worn steel cladding and roof does not match the area or provide any historical significance, so the best solution would be to replace the existing structure with something properly built and safe for use. Describe how the proposal is consistent with the Part IV individual designating by-law or the Part V Heritage Conservation District Plan: The existing garage (constructed by a previous owner) outside finishes are worn down and do not match the outbuilding . The new design will offer a simple sided design that will guideline outlined in the Victoria Park heritage District Plan match closer to the desired finish and be an overall improvement to the area. Describe how the proposal is consistent with Parks Canada’sStandards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (www.historicplaces.ca/en/pages/standards-normes.aspx): As the outbuilding does not offer any historical significants and does not match the neighbourhood as is, re-construction would be an improvement to the area 7.PROPOSED WORKS a)Expected start date:Expected completion date: Fall 2021Fall 2021 b)Have you discussed this work with Heritage Planning Staff?YesNo Victoria Grohn -If yes, who did you speak to? c)Have you discussed this work with Building Division Staff?YesNo -If yes, who did you speak to? Dillon LaRose d)Have you applied for a Building Permit for this work?YesNo e)Other related Building or Planning applications:Application number 21-113938 5.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 Division does not guarantee it to be a ‘complete’ application. Theundersigned 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 be undertaken 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 HeritageKitchener committee and Council meeting. Submission ofthis application constitutesconsentforauthorized municipal staff to enter upon the subject property for the purpose of conducting site visits, including taking photographs, which are 2021 City of Kitchener – Heritage Permit Application &Submission RequirementsPage 8 of 9 1 - 8 necessaryfor 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 theowner 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 ofany of the provisions of any 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. Matt Williams Signature of Owner/Agent:Date: 2021/05/18 2021/05/18 Signature of Owner/Agent:Date: Cameron Keller 6.AUTHORIZATION If this application is being made by an agent on behalf of the property owner, the following authorization must be completed: I / We, , owner of the land that is subject of this application, ECR Management Inc hereby authorize to act on my / our behalf in this regard. Matt Williams Matt Williams 2021/05/18 Signature of Owner/Agent:Date: 2021/05/18 Cameron Keller Signature of Owner/Agent:Date: 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). STAFF USE ONLY Application Number: Application Received: ApplicationComplete: Notice of Receipt: Notice of Decision: 90-Day Expiry Date: PROCESS: Heritage Planning Staff: Heritage Kitchener: Council: 2021 City of Kitchener – Heritage Permit Application &Submission RequirementsPage 9 of 9 1 - 9 1 - 10 1 - 11 seen from the road.Iron Ore Colour as they will not be Sides and rear siding to be Vinyl, Trim to be be slightly lighterSiding Colour to match Iron Ore, horizontal wood siding and trim, Front elevation siding to be Maibec random widthsrectangular shape with Real Wood Shakes, Shakes to be Maibec 1 - 12 1 - 13