HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2022-393 - Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-V-022 - 44 Henry StreetStaff Report
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REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener
DATE OF MEETING: September 6, 2022
SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Interim Director of Planning, 519-741-2200 ext.
7070
PREPARED BY: Deeksha Choudhry, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7291
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9
DATE OF REPORT: August 8, 2022
REPORT NO.: DSD -2022-393
SUBJECT: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-V-022
44 Henry Street
Proposed Second -Storey Addition
RECOMMENDATION:
That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2022-V-022 be approved to permit the construction of a second -storey addition
on the property municipally addressed as 44 Henry Street in accordance with the
supplementary information submitted with the application and subject to the
following condition:
1. That the final building permit 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 staff's recommendation to approve the proposed
second -storey rear addition on the property municipally addressed as 44 Henry Street.
• The key finding of this report is that the proposed addition will not adversely impact the
cultural heritage value of the original building and the Victoria Park Area Heritage
Conservation District.
• There are no financial implications associated with this report.
• Community engagement included posting this report and associated agenda in advance
of the meeting and 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-V-022 seeking permission to construct a second -storey rear addition on the subject
property municipally addressed as 44 Henry Street, located within the Victoria Park Area
Heritage Conservation District (VPAHCD) (Fig. 1).
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REPORT:
The subject property is located on the north side of Henry Street between Victoria Street
South and Devon Street. The subject property is located within the VPAHCD and is
designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act (Fig 2 U).
Figure 2: South (front) elevation of the house
Figure 3: South and east elevation of the house
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The VPAHCD Study describes 44 Henry Street as a wood -frame one and a half -storey front
gabled Berlin Vernacular house, with original proportions intact and as being well-
maintained.
Proposed Second -Storey Addition
The VPAHCD Plan contains direction pertaining to the construction of additions on
properties within the HCD. While these provisions recognize that additions may become
necessary to homes to provide more living space for residents, it notes that it is important
for such new construction to be complementary to the architectural style and character of
the existing dwelling, and of the HCD. There are detailed policies that relate to location,
design, height, material, chimneys, roofs, walls, entrances, verandahs, and colours of
building additions within the district. It is important for any building additions to adhere to
these policies.
The applicant is seeking permission to construct a new, second -storey addition at the rear
of the existing dwelling to increase the livable space (Fig. 4) (Attachment A).
Figure 4: Location of the Proposed Addition on the Second Storey
This second -storey addition will be built on top of the existing kitchen and will be
approximately 18'2" x 6'5" (118.3 square metres) in size (Fig. 5). The addition will be clad in
wood -composite siding of a different but compatible colour than the existing siding. The
existing window on the rear second -storey of the existing dwelling does not appear to be
original. The new windows on the addition will be similar to the existing windows in size,
proportion and materials.
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Figure 5. Proposed Addition at the rear of the house (depicted in orange colour).
House width from front view is 19'8"
House width from back view is 187'
The Addition will be slightly taller then
the existing roof by about 2 feet to
accomdate a shower in the bathroom.
The dimensions of the addition will
mirror the pre-existing kitchen below it.
The applicant intends to increase the size of one of the bedrooms and install an additional
bathroom, and in order to accommodate that, will need to have a roof slope that is slightly
higher than the existing roof slope. The existing roofline, however, will not be altered or
impacted by the proposed addition. The roof ridge will also remain the same. The roof of the
addition is sufficiently set back from the streetscape and the front fagade of the existing
dwelling (Fig. 6). It will also not negatively impact the streetscape of the VPAHCD. The roof
of the proposed addition will be a metal roof, to match the existing.
Figure 6. Approximate location of the addition's roof (highlighted by the red box).
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Heritage Planning Comments
In reviewing the merits of this application, Heritage Planning staff note the following:
• The subject property municipally addressed as 44 Henry Street is located within the
Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District and is designated under Part V of
the Ontario Heritage Act;
• The proposal is for the construction of a new second -storey addition to increase the
living space within the house;
• The subject property is not classified as a Group `A' building within the VPAHCD;
• The proposed addition meets the following VPAHCD Plan policies for building
additions;
o Location — Additions should be located to the rear or rear side of the existing
historic building so as to maintain the original principal fagade as a visual
entity. Where additions are brought forward, they shall not visually dominate
or overpower the existing historic building.
■ The addition is proposed to be located at the rear of the property with
the principal fagade remaining unchanged. The proposed addition will
not visually dominate or overpower the existing historic building.
o Design — A clear distinction between old and new building design is
encourages. Contemporary design for additions is encouraged that is
complementary in terms of scale, mass, and texture to the existing or
neighboring historic building
■ The proposed addition is distinct from the original historic building
through the use of differing but complementary colours and materials.
Furthermore, the proposed addition is subordinate in scale to the
existing original dwelling and respects the existing dwelling.
o Height — Height of additions shall complement the predominant height of the
original building and immediate streetscape.
■ The proposed addition is one -storey in height and complements the
predominant height of the original building and the immediate
streetscape.
o Materials — For additions, materials typical of the Area shall be used, with an
emphasis on brick, stone and wood.
■ The proposed addition will be clad in wood -composite siding which will
be complementary to the existing dwelling.
o Roofs — Original historic roof shapes, finishes, chimneys and shall be
conserved. The roof of the addition shall be similar or complementary to the
existing historic building or style in the Area. New roof vents, skylights, satellite
dishes and metal chimneys shall be located in an inconspicuous manner
■ The proposed addition will also have a gable roof which is similar and
complementary to the roof of the existing historic building. In order to
accommodate the shower, the roof slope of the addition will be slightly
higher than the existing roof. However, the proposed roof is
complementary to the existing historic building and will not negatively
affect the historic building.
o Chimneys — Original historic chimneys shall be conserved or rebuilt to match
the original where feasible. In addition, masonry chimneys should be given
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priority over metal. Unused chimneys should be capped and conserved, not
removed.
■ The chimney will be conserved.
o Entrances — New entrances to additions are encouraged to be located on
secondary rather than principal facades.
■ The entrance will be located at the rear fagade of the existing historic
building.
o Windows — The appearance, placement and proportion of height to width of
windows shall be similar or complementary to the existing historic building
style or as established in the vicinity.
■ The appearance, placement and proportion of the windows on the
addition will be similar and complementary to the existing historic
building.
o Colours — Colours of paint and materials shall be appropriate to the historic
style of the building or as established in the Area.
■ The colours on the proposed addition will be in keeping with the historic
style of the building and with other buildings within the VPAHCD.
• The proposed addition will not adversely impact the heritage attributes or character
of either the subject property, adjacent properties, or the streetscape of VPAHCD.
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 — The Heritage Kitchener Committee will be consulted regarding the subject
Heritage Permit Application.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
• Ontario Heritage Act, 2021
APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A — Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-V-022
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STAFF USE ONLY
HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION &
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Planning Division — 200 King Street West, 6th Floor
P.O. Box 1118, Kitchener ON N2G 4G7
519-741-2426.
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Date Received: Accepted By: Application Number:
H PA -2021 -
PART B: HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
1. NATURE OF APPLICATION
Exterior ❑ Interior ❑ Signage
❑ Demolition ❑ New Construction ❑ Alteration ❑ Relocation
2. SUBJECT PROPERTY
3.
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Municipal Address:
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/Province/Postal Code
Phone
Email:
4. AGENT (if applicable)
Name:
Company:
Address:
City/Province/Postal Code:
Phone:
Email:
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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 imposed or impri onment as provided for under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Signature of Owner/Agent Date:
Signature of Owner/Agent Daterr:',f�-
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,
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 I 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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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.
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6. REVIEW OF CITY OF KITCHENER HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Describe why it is necessary to undertake the proposed work:
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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:
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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/paces/standards-normes.aspx):
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7. PROPOSED WORKS
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b) Have you discussed this work with Heritage Planning Staff? Ell�es ❑ No
- If yes, who did you speak to?
c) Have you discussed this work with Building Division Staff?
- If yes, who did you speak to?
❑ Yes CNko
d) Have you applied for a Building Permit for this work? ❑ Yes M"No
e) Other related Building or Planning applications
Application number,
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Application Number:
Application Received:
Application Complete:
Notice of Receipt:
Notice of Decision:
90 -Day Expiry Date:
PROCESS:
❑ Heritage Planning Staff:
❑ Heritage Kitchener:
❑ Council:
STAFF USE ONLY
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