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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2022-012 - Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-IV-002 - I King St EStaffeeport IST` �; Ni,R Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: January 4, 2022 SUBMITTED BY: Rosa Bustamante, Director of Planning, 519-741-2200 ext. 7319 PREPARED BY: Victoria Grohn, Senior Planner (Heritage), 519-741-2200 ext. 7041 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9 DATE OF REPORT: December 8, 2021 REPORT NO.: DSD -2022-012 SUBJECT: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-IV-002 - 1 King Street East - Proposed Signage RECOMMENDATION: That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-IV-002 be approved to permit the installation of new signage on the property municipally addressed as 1 King Street East, in accordance with the supporting information submitted with the application. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to present the proposed signage detailed in HPA-2022-IV- 002. • The key finding of this report is that the proposed signage will not negatively impact the cultural heritage value or interest of the property. • There are no financial implications associated with this report. • Community engagement included consultation 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- 2022-IV-002 seeking permission to install new signage on the property municipally addressed as 1 King Street East. The CIBC bank is currently rebranding and the installation of new signage is necessary. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 18 of 71 az ,, � 53 57 �.0 4341 m Location Map: 1 King Street East REPORT: The subject property is municipally addressed as 1 King Street East and is located on the south side of King Street East between Queen Street South and Benton Street. The subject property contains a three-storey Italianate style building constructed c. 1885. The building was rented to the Bank of Hamilton in 1893 and in 1914 was sold to them. The property was transferred to the Bank of Commerce in 1927 when it acquired the Bank of Hamilton. This property has been a bank site for almost 130 years and has been site of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) since 1927. Front Facade: 1 King Street East (image from Google Maps) Page 19 of 71 The property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by way of designating by-law 88-251 for its design/physical and historical/associative values. The physical attributes of the building identified in the designating by-law include: • The flat roof-, • The roof line consisting of a boxed cornice with several cyma reversa curves supported by large closed scroll consoles at the corner and smaller brackets along the roofline; • Plain frieze band separating the cornice from the step-dentillated fascia-, • First storey building fabric of ashlar -laid moulded concrete blocks and upper storey fabric painted brick laid in common bond style-, • All pilasters at corners and on building elevations including the scroll consoles heading the pilasters and discontinued pilaster strips-, • Recessed building mouldings in the spandrels which vertically separate the two upper storeys; • The entablature separating the first and second storeys; • All window openings, double hung sash, frames, hood moulds, keystones, bosses, labelstops with lions — paw consoles, stone sills, scrolled medallions supporting sills, and transoms; • The main entryway on King Street consisting of double steel and glass doors, a transom of triangular quarrels and calmes, flanking Tuscan columns with smooth shafts and a single patera decorating the squared capitol-, and the concrete panel and raised caduseus symbol on the Queen Street elevation (symbol of Mercury—formerly symbol of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce). Proposed Signage The building at 1 King Street East currently contains a sign with individual acrylic letters and the former CIBC logo. At the time of writing this report it is not known when this existing sign was installed on the building, however it appears to have replaced previous signage. Cross Section Scale: x 2'/x' x 3(16" aluminum angle frame O2f 1 J il"9 x 2'L" Masonry Screw Anchors (Min. 1'/" embedment) . "Fasteners Options: ` Hill -Kwik Can II ■ Powers Fasteners -Tapper 'Fasteners to be a min. 3" tmm ends and max 36" on centre "Fasteners to be a min. 2" from edge of concrete " thick Acrylic letter 103 aluminum face 2' x 3" x 3116" aluminum mounting angle #12 taunter -sunk screws ecast canerete wall (min. 4" thick) Proposed Signage Specifications The proposed signage is 3 feet and 2 inches by 20 feet and 10 inches and is to be installed in the same location as the existing sign. However, the composition of this proposed sign includes acrylic letters on a red aluminum sign face and will cover more of the existing Page 20 of 71 precast concrete entablature. No internal or external illumination of the sign is proposed, and this is not a box sign. The sign is proposed to be attached to the building using masonry screw anchors affixed to the precast concrete. As part of this sign proposal, existing damage to the precast concrete caused by former signage will be addressed. Proposed Signage: 1 King Street East Heritage Planning Comments In reviewing the merits of the application, Heritage Planning staff note the following: • The subject property municipally addressed as 1 King Street East is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by way of designating by-law 88-251; • The entablature separating the first and second storeys of the building has been identified as a heritage attribute contributing to the cultural heritage value or interest of the property; • There is currently corporate signage installed in this location; • The proposed signage is consistent with Parks Canada's The Standards and Guidelines for Historic Places in Canada with respect to the compatibility of the sign in terms of size, material, scale and colour; • The purpose of this project is to install new signage as a result of CIBC's rebranding; • The existing holes in the precast concrete entablature caused by previous signage will be repaired prior to the installation of the new signage; and • The proposed signage will not adversely impact the reasons for designation of the property nor 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 Code and the City's Zoning By-law. In this regard, staff confirm that a Sign Permit is required. Page 21 of 71 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 will be consulted regarding the subject Heritage Permit Application. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • Ontario Heritage Act APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-IV-002. Attachment B — Designating By-law 88-251. Page 22 of 71 1 HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Planning Division — 200 King Street West, 6t" Floor I�IT[NE P.O. Box 1118, Kitchener ON N2G 4G7 519-741-2426; planningCu)-kitchener.ca STAFF USE ONLY Date Received: Accepted By: Application Number: H PA -2021 - PART B: HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM 1. NATURE OF APPLICATION ❑ Exterior ❑ Demolition 2. SUBJECT PROPERTY Municipal Address: ❑ Interior ❑ New Construction King Street East Legal Description (if know): ❑x Signage ❑ Alteration ❑ Relocation Building/Structure Type: ❑ Residential ❑x Commercial ❑ Industrial ❑ Institutional Heritage Designation: x❑ Part IV (Individual) ❑ Part V (Heritage Conservation District) Is the property subject to a Heritage Easement or Agreement? ❑ Yes ® No 3. PROPERTY OWNER Name: Address: City/Province/Postal Code: Phone: Email: 4. AGENT (if applicable) Name: Sarah Silva Company: Zip Signs Address: City/Province/Postal Code: Phone: Email: Page 3 2021 City of Kitchener — Heritage Permit Application & Submission Requirements ag O# of 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. Supply and install 1 new s/f non -illuminated display, with a 6.36m x 1.02m CIBC branded Red aluminum face and white acrylic lettering. 6. REVIEW OF CITY OF KITCHENER HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Describe why it is necessary to undertake the proposed work: It is necessary to undertake the proposed work as it is required for the CIBC re -branding. The new sign follows the new CIBC standard for signage. The new backer pannel allows to clean up the facade once the existing signage has been removed. Describe how the proposal is consistent with the Part IV individual designating by-law or the Part V Heritage Conservation District Plan: The signage proposal is compatible with the building in terms of size, scale, material, style and colour. The size/scale of the sign is consistent with the current signage. The CIBC red utilized for this signage is a branded colour which is now the signage standard for CIBC. The material is painted aluminum which provides a professional look for the new signage, while not hindering the heritage value of the building. Describe how the proposal is consistent with Parks Canada's Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (www.historicplaces.ca/en/pages/standards-normes.aspx): Since the proposed signage will be placed in the same location as the existing signage, it does not interfere with the heritage value and character defining elements of this building. Extenuates the concrete pillar and molding feature of the building. Therefore, making the proposal consistent with Canada's Standards/Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic places is Canada. 7. PROPOSED WORKS a) Expected start date: Early 2022 Expected completion date: Early 2022 b) Have you discussed this work with Heritage Planning Staff? x❑ Yes ❑ No - If yes, who did you speak to? Victoria Grohn c) Have you discussed this work with Building Division Staff? x❑ Yes ❑ No - If yes, who did you speak to? Sandra Santos d) Have you applied for a Building Permit for this work? ❑ Yes ® No e) Other related Building or Planning applications 5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Application number, 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. 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 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 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 2021 City of Kitchener — Heritage Permit Application & Submission Requirements Page 3ag O of 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 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 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. Signature of Owner/Agent. Date: November 24, 2021 Signature of Owner/Agent: 6. AUTHORIZATION Date: If this application is being made by an agent on behalf of the property owner, the following authorization must be completed: I / We, Please see the attached letter , owner of the land that is subject of this application, hereby authorize Signature of Owner/Agent: Signature of Owner/Agent: Date: Date: to act on my / our behalf in this regard. 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: Application Complete: Notice of Receipt: Notice of Decision: 90 -Day Expiry Date: PROCESS: ❑ Heritage Planning Staff: ❑ Heritage Kitchener: ❑ Council: Page 3 2021 City of Kitchener — Heritage Permit Application & Submission Requirements age O of N LO T w= CDp J zo F d W o Ua Q F- CD z U s Qj El� Y z rn a' rn 0 0 0 N N N Q Q N co N co oI N .� NN Lo « oY O O m U '-J c � fN Cn a C W N co L N � Y (n N c � U � m Y r N � c U '4o d u� Q 0 0 z ZR o_ O rn Q7 15O N - C M O O m V Co Q7 01 Il w co N O N i M d � i M O � Z C R Q7 O L Ili a [ aes SSU / k - \ § co co co_ E \ E E E / ) E - >k. % 2 \ ƒ ] _ - 2 ,) j \ / ® co ƒ j \ §5 \ §ƒC) \ - t} \/Ew°=f\ » ] ^ C = \ .m]\ )a _T - > /kk\} ` ` §2 k] \ \�»� jm\ \ \ \ \� [ aes SSU 00 0 0 00 0 • LL�j I i (W0'6) 9-.6Z (w m,E) 0-.01 Ell 110l-.Zb 0 w= �o 7 0 c w w o N z o MO U sEl � Cm Cn Y m C/D 0 C, (J1 N CV r0O N r CV (T N r — a m Q Q N co co .� N N LO i o Y O O m U c aN Cn C W N L N � Y co Cn N zT � c � U � m Y r U r Lo N � c u� Q 0 0 z Z R o_ O rn >_ Q7 15O N - C M O O m V Co CM 01 Il E .Q v N O N i M CO om i M O � Z C O Q7 R p L Ili a 1--1215- MICROFILMED REASONS POR DESIG6ATIa7 0 JUNE 1994 0') C\j The designation described herein has been made on historic and architectural grounds, and pertains to the Queen and King Street elevations. Historical Significance The present Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Wilding comprises a sectice of the "Geriiania Block" and was constructed by Jakob Fell mann in 1885 (Berliner Journal). The building was subsequently rented to the Bari< of Eamilton in 1893 and in 1914 was sold to them. The property was transferred to the Bank of Commerce in 1927 When it acquired the Bank of Bamiltan. Several prominent Berliners are listed among the managers of the two banks, including. O.S. Clarke, J.P. Bell, Thos. Heins, C.L. Laing, J.H. Dobbie and J.L. Thompson. This property has been a bark site for approxiaetely 95 years. Architectural Significance The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce building is an excellent example of a 19th century Italianate commercial structure, the upper storeys of which have changed little since it was originally constructed. Significant architectural features include- the flat roof, the roof line consisting of a boxed cornice with several cyra reversa curves supported by large closed scroll consoles at the corner and smaller brackets along the roofline; plain frieze band separating the cornice from the step-dentillated fascia; first storey building fabric of ashlar -laid moulded concrete blocks, and upper storey fabric of painted brick laid in co -anon bond style; all the pilasters at corners and on building elevations including the scroll consoles heading the pilasters and discontinued pilaster strips, recessed mouldings in the spandrels which vertically separate the two upper storeys; the entablature separating the first and second storeys, all window ,7cpenint-, s double hung sash, frames, hood moulds, keystones, bosses, labelstops with lions - paw consoles, stone sills, scrolled modillicns supportinq sills, and transoms; the main entryway on King Street consisting of double steel and glass doors, a transom of triangular quarrels and calms, flanking Tuscan columns with smooth shafts and a single Patera decorating the squared capitol; the concrete panel and raised cadusaus symbol cal the Queen Street elevation (symbol of Mercury - formerly symbol of the Canadian Imperial Barfr, of Commrce). 'j'� -� Sit ; BY-IJW WTIBER M I CR OF i LVIED 0 C) M CF TFX JUNE 1994 CORPORATION OF ME CI' OF KITUMNER (Being a by-law to designate part of the property municipally known as 1 King Street East in the City of Kitchener as being of historic and architectural value) 'VaiM,aAS Section 29 of the Ontario flerit2ae Act, R.S.O. 1960, Chapter 337, authorizes the Council of a Municipality to enact by-laws to designate real property, including all buildings arx-I structures thereon, to be of architectural or historical value or interest; ALT0 iaMIREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener has caused to be served on the owner of the lands and premises known municipally as 1 King Street Last in the City of Kitchener, and upon the Ontario Heritage Foundation, a Notice of Intention to Designate as being of historic and architectural value that part of the aforesaid real property more particularly hereinafter described, and has caused such Notice of Intention to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the runicipality once for each of three consecutive weeks; AED WiffiREASS no Notice of Objection to the proposed designation has been served upon the Clerk of the Mmnicipality; Nov IMEREFUice: the Council of "I"he Corporation of the City of Kitchener enacts as follows: 1. 'here is designated as being of historic and architectural value that part of the aforesaid real property knom as I King Street East being couprised of the Queen and King Street elevations only. 2. the City Solicitor is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-law to be registered against the whole of the property described in Schedule "A" hereto (of which the said designated area forms a part) in the proper land registry office. '69or Mayor Clerk MICROFILMED 0 JUNE 1994 3. '11-te Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-law to to served on the owner of the aforesaid property and on the Ontario Heritage Foundation and to cause notice of the passing of this By-law to be published in the same newspaper having general circLilation in the commnity once for each of three consecutive weeks. PASSED at the Council Chwi�,ers in t1he City of Kitchener N4- this 19 day Of !,..D. 1986'. '69or Mayor Clerk MICROFILMEb 0 JUNE 1994 Part of Lot 1, B. Eby's Survey, Registered Plan 364 and Part of Lot 1, Joseph Schieider's Survey, IL-gistered Plan 394 both South of King Street And East of Queen Street in the City of Kitchener in the Regional IMunicilality cf Waterloo more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the Southerly limit of King Street with the Easterly limit of Queen Street; Thence South 58 degrees 30 minutes East along the said Southerly limit of King Street, 37.25 feet to a Point; Thence South 34 degrees West, 97 feet to a point; Thence Westerly, 49 feet to the said Easterly limit of Queen 'Street, Thence North 40 degrees East along the said Easterly limit of Queen Street, 97.5 feet to the Point of Co=,enceriient.