HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2022-266 - Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-IV-012 - 17 Schneider AveStaff Report
Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca
REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener
DATE OF MEETING: June 7, 2022
SUBMITTED BY: Rosa Bustamante, Director of Planning, 519-741-2200 ext. 7319
PREPARED BY: Deeksha Choudhry, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7291
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9
DATE OF REPORT: May 13, 2022
REPORT NO.: DSD -2022-266
SUBJECT: H PA -2022 -IV -012
17 Schneider Avenue
Replacement of existing Cedar Shingle Roof with Asphalt Shingles
RECOMMENDATION:
That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-
2022-IV-012 be approved to permit the installation of asphalt shingles at the property
municipally addressed as 17 Schneider Avenue in accordance with the supporting
information submitted with the application.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
• The purpose of this report is to present the proposed replacement of the existing cedar shingle
roof with asphalt shingles.
• The key finding of this report is that the proposed asphalt shingles 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 HPA-2022-IV-012 seeking permission to
replace the existing cedar shingle roof with asphalt shingles at the subject property municipally
addressed as 17 Schneider Avenue (Fig. 1).
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REPORT:
The subject property is located on the south side of Schneider Avenue near the intersection of
Schneider Avenue and Queen Street South. It contains a two-storey residential dwelling built in 1910
in the Queen Anne architectural style (Fig. 2 & 3).
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The building was recommended for designation due to its unusual method of construction, in
particular the exterior wall material and the crown bullion windows.
The exterior heritage attributes of the building include:
• Cedar Shingle roof;
• Cedar Shingling in the gable end;
• All windows containing crown bullion inserts, including all such inserts, window openings,
frames and sash;
• All brick building fabric;
• The front balcony and porch including tongue and groove flooring; and
• The bracket and finial on the rear (southeast) corner of the building.
The subject property was designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by way of designating
by-law 89-190 for its architectural value (Attachment B). The architectural value of the dwelling is
identified in the by-law as being comprised of all building elevations, excluding the rear elevation,
the roof and the eaves. However, as mentioned above, the cedar shingle roof has been identified as
one of the heritage attributes of the building. The subject property is surrounded by properties that
come within the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District (VPAHCD) and are designated
under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. However, the subject property is not included within the
VPAHCD. The subject property is, nevertheless, located within the Victoria Park Area Cultural
Heritage Landscape.
Proposed Cedar Shingle Roof Replacement with Asphalt Shingles
The owner of the property has advised staff that the cedar shingle roof is in need of replacement
(Attachment A). In some places, the cedar shingles have deteriorated significantly (Fig. 4 & 5). In
other places, the cedar shingles are in poor condition, with even a portion of the shingles that have
fallen off recently (Fig. 7 & 8).
Deteriorated cedar shingles
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Figure 4: Poor condition of cedar shingles
Figure 7: Portion of missing cedar shingles Figure 8: Portion of missing cedar shingles that
on rear position of the west elevation has been covered
The owner's preference was to replace the existing cedar shingle roof with new cedar shingles;
however, the estimated cost of this work is approximately $50,000. Staff inquired whether the owner
could replace the existing cedar shingles with cedar shingles composites, which would be an
appropriate substitute for the existing roof. However, the cost of that work is also approximately
$50,000. The owner would like to replace the existing cedar roof shingle with black asphalt shingles
as the alternate roofing material because they are more affordable.
The proposed alteration meets the "Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Built Heritage
Properties", especially:
• Reversibility—Alterations should be able to be returned to original conditions. This conserves
earlier building design and technique.
• Maintenance — with continuous care, future restoration will not be necessary — with regular
upkeep, major conservation projects and their high costs can be avoided.
The proposed alteration meets Parks Canada's The Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation
of Historical Places in Canada, especially:
• Conserve heritage value by adopting an approach calling for minimal intervention.
• Evaluate the existing condition of character -defining elements to determine the possible
intervention needed. Use the gentlest means possible for any intervention. Respect heritage
value when undertaking an intervention.
• Make any intervention needed to preserve character -defining elements physically and
visually compatible with the historic place and identifiable on close inspection.
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In reviewing the merits of the application, Heritage Planning staff note the following:
• The existing cedar shingle roof is in poor condition;
• The cost of replacing the existing cedar shingle roof with a new cedar shingle roof is very
expensive;
• The installation of new black asphalt shingles is appropriate;
• The installation of asphalt shingles is reversible;
• The designating by-law excludes the cedar shingle roof;
• The installation of new asphalt shingle will not detract from the character of the designated
building; and
• The installation of asphalt shingles will not impact other identified heritage attributes.
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 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 not required to undertake the proposed
repairs.
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, 2021
APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A — Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-IV-012
Attachment B — Designating By-law 89-190 for 17 Schneider Avenue
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STAFF USE ONLY
HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION &
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Planning Division — 200 King Street West, 6'' Floor
P.O. Box 1118, Kitchener ON N2G 4G7
519-741-2426;
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I Date Received: Accepted By: Application Number:
HPA-2)21-
PART B: HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
1. NATURE OF APPLICATION
Exterior ❑ Interior ❑ Signage
❑ Demolition ❑ New Construction ❑ Alteration ❑ Relocation
2. SUBJECT PROPERTY _r , J {
Municipal Address: +., ,�1 i ,k- - , ,r?{.� : g!f:r d 1
Legal Description (if know): _
Building/Structure Type: .Residential ❑ Commercial ❑ Industrial ❑ Institutional
Heritage Designation: ❑ Part IV (Individual) ❑ Part V (Heritage Conservation District)
Is the property subject to a Heritage Easement or Agreement? ❑ Yes ❑ No
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PROPERTY OWNER
Name
Address: �-
City/P
Phone
Email:
4. AGENT (if applicable)
Name:
Company:._____
Address:
City/Province/Postal Code:
Phone:
Email:
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5. WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
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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.
6. REVIEW OF CITY OF KITCHENER HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Describe why it is necessary to undertake the proposed work:
Describe how the proposal is consistent with the Part IV individual designating by-law or the Part V Heritage
Conservation District Plan:
Describe how the proposal is consistent with Parks Canada's Standards and Guidelines for the
Conservation of Historic Places in Canada ( )
7. PROPOSED WORKS
a) Expected start date: U On V) A Expected completion date:__
b) Have you discussed this work with Heritage Planning Staff? 01ye5
- If yes, who did you speak to? Dp- F.�CS,4l J
c) Have you discussed this work with Building Division Staff? ❑ Yes
- If yes, who did you speak to?, _
d) Have you applied for a Building Permit for this work? ❑ Yes
e) Other related Building or Planning applications: Application number___
❑ No
❑ No
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8. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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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
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 irnpos' rovided for under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Signature of Owner/Agent e Date:__ ()
Signature of Owner/Agent: Date:
9. AUTHORIZATION
If this application is being made by an agent on behalf of the property owner, the following authorization must
be completed:
I/W
hereby authorize
Signature of Owner/Agent:`
Signature of Owner/Agent:
,, owner of the land that is subject of this application,
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).
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