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Home My WebLink AboutDSD-2022-450 - Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-V-027 - Victoria Park BoathouseStaff Report Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: November 1, 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: September 29, 2022 REPORT NO.: DSD -2022-450 SUBJECT: H PA -2022-V-027 Victoria Park Boathouse Proposed Alterations, New Addition and Patio RECOMMENDATION: That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-V-027 be approved to permit the alterations of the Boathouse, the new addition and patio on the property municipally addressed as 57 Jubilee Drive in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application and subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Scoped Heritage Impact Assessment be approved by the Director of Planning prior to the issuance of this permit and final site plan approval; 2. That the final signage and any additional lighting be detailed on a Site Lighting Plan, to be reviewed and approved by the City's Heritage Planner prior to the issuance of the final site plan approval; 3. That the design and content of the commemorative plaque be reviewed and approved by the City's Heritage Planner prior to the issuance of the final site plan approval; 4. That the final proposed materials for the proposed alterations to the Boathouse, new addition and patio be shown on detailed Building Elevation Plans, to be reviewed and approved by the City's Heritage Planner, prior to the issuance of this permit and final site plan approval; and 5. That the final building permit be reviewed and approved by the City's Heritage Planner prior to the issuance of a building permit in accordance with the final approved site plan. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to present staff's recommendation to approve the proposed alterations of the Boathouse, including a new proposed addition and cantilevered patio on the property municipally addressed as 57 Jubilee Drive (within Victoria Park). *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 3 of 225 • The key finding of this report is that the proposed development will not adversely impact Victoria Park or the Victoria Park Area Neighborhood Heritage Conservation District. • There are no financial implications to the City 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. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-V-027 proposes several alterations to the existing Boathouse building, including a new addition on the west (side) fagade of the building, as well a cantilevered patio extending over the water (Victoria Park Lake) at the subject property municipally addressed as 57 Jubilee Drive. The building is located within the Victoria Park Area Neighborhood Conservation District and is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. The building was originally built in 1929 but was heavily modified after a fire in 1967. The building is City -owned and it currently vacant and not in use. The proposed development provides an opportunity for the adaptive re -use of the existing Boathouse through some alterations of the existing window and door openings as well as introducing new openings. Mitigation measures, including but not limited to, installing planter beds in various place around the subject property, having a clearly distinguishable but compatible addition, installing a commemorative plaque, and ensuring that other design interventions are compatible will ensure that the proposed development does not have an adverse negative impact on the existing Boathouse building, Victoria Park, or the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District. BACKGROUND: The Development Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA- 2022-V-027 seeking permission to make alterations to the Victoria Park Boathouse, a new addition to accommodate washrooms, and a cantilevered patio on the subject property municipally addressed as 57 Jubilee Drive, located within the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District (VPAHCD) (Fig. 1). Page 4 of 225 61 124 119 / 135 3 132 121 i 136 92 �✓ 142�5� 35 146 144 110: 1� O J� 40 OP The Boathouse �` JU$ILE pR 51 25 VICTORIAPARK ♦. �.. / 262.,, r � COG Victoria Park 290 35 310 Towers Victoria Park X65 WiL SPORTSFIELD 31 qL�k cjy 79 27 85 16 21 o-� 12 1513 89 171 Z-0 10 5 307 93 11 9,0� 6 2 s�40 C O Rp�q� 9 350 / ��✓�� Victoria Green Figure 1. Location Map of the Boathouse. REPORT: The subject property on the south side of Jubilee Drive between David Street and Water Street South. The subject property is located within the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District and is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act (Fig. 2). The subject property is also located within the Victoria Park Cultural Heritage Landscape. Page 5 of 225 Figure 2. Front fagade of the Boathouse. Victoria Park According to the VPAHCD Plan, Victoria Park is one of Canada's finest examples of a civic park in the 18th Century Romantic Landscape style. It was laid out in 1894 with the advice of landscape engineer George Ricker. The key features of the Park include: - Naturalistic character; - The lake; - Woods; - Sweeps of grass; - Meandering drives and paths; - "Antique" buildings and monuments; and - Vistas The enhancement and conservation of these key landscape qualities has been deemed essential to maintain the park's historic landscape ideas, and the appropriate design of contemporary park elements. RnafhmicA The Boathouse building is a one -storey building of brown brick and a cottage -style roof and was originally built in 1929. It was initially used to store canoes and as a temporary shelter for visitors of the park and was designed by architect Charles Knetchel. In 1967, there was Page 6 of 225 a fire which destroyed the upper storey and significantly damaged the original building. It was heavily modified and re -constructed to its current state. Since it was originally constructed, the Boathouse as been used for boat rentals, skating in the winter, as a tea house, a pub, and most recently a restaurant/bar. Presently, the Boathouse is vacant. The proposed development aims to restore the building to its original use - as a public amenity space, as well as a place for residents and visitors to enjoy the lake and surrounding Romantic Landscape of the Park. In order to achieve this, a few changes are proposed by the operator to improve the building, and to introduce new amenities that would enhance the user's experience, while still ensuring that the changes remain compatible and sympathetic to the building, the Park, and the HCD (Attachment A) (Fig. 3). Figure 3. Rendering showing the proposed Boathouse development Proposed Alterations to the Existing Boathouse Building Some alterations have been proposed to the existing Boathouse building. They include: • Altering a number of window and door openings, as well as introducing new openings. Some of these changes are required to make the building compliant to the building code; • Introducing new signage for the Boathouse; • Introducing a new ramp at the entrance of the Boathouse to make the entrance accessible; • New Planter bed at the entrance of the Boathouse; and • A commemorative Plaque to describe the history of the site. Page 7 of 225 Alteration of Existing Openings and Introduction of New Openings The existing footprint of the building will remain the same, however, a number of alterations are proposed to existing window and door openings, along with the introduction of some new openings. According to the elevations provided, changes on the north (front) elevation include centralizing the entrance to the Boathouse through the removal of two existing windows. On the east fagade, changes include closing the existing window opening and introducing a new door opening that would lead to the proposed addition. The south (rear) fagade includes the most changes, with the introduction of a new large folding partition doors by removing two windows, enlarging the existing door in the centre of the facade, and introducing another door on the right side. The west elevation also includes the introduction of a new folding partition door. All the new doors will be glass, making it distinguishable and contemporary from the historic portion of the building. These elevations are also available in Appendix B of the Scoped Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) attached with this report (Attachment B) (Fig. 4). ISM---- - gPROPOSED NORTH ELEVATION .a 4 - - i PROPOSED SOUTH ELEVATION %1 PROPOSED EAST E "ATION P. (;� PROPOSED WEST 9EVATION Figure 4. Elevations showing the proposed changes of openings on the Boathouse. The current windows are not original to the Boathouse. Wherever they are being retained, the current windows are also proposed to be replaced with new aluminum windows in the existing openings. Page 8 of 225 New Signage and Planter Beds for the Boathouse Updated wooden signage for the Boathouse is proposed to be placed in front of the building (Fig. 3). It will be enhanced with ground mounted lighting. A new planter bed is also proposed to be placed with the proposed sign. It will act as a landscaping buffer between the road and the Boathouse. Planter beds have also been proposed in other places on the site: - By the proposed washroom addition; and - Between the cantilevered patio and the walkway on the western side of the Boathouse Commemorative Plague A commemorative plaque has also been proposed to inform visitors of the history of the site, and of Victoria Park. The plaque has been proposed to be placed in the entrance lobby of the Boathouse, although that is subject to change. The content and design of the plaque have not yet been finalized. Staff will be working with the applicant to finalize the content and design of the plaque in the coming months. Proposed Addition on the East Facade of the Boathouse A washroom addition is required to service the proposed use of the Boathouse as a restaurant and venue space. The washroom addition is proposed to be located on the east fagade of the Boathouse towards the rear. It is proposed to be clad in Mitrex — with an appearance of either stone or wood so that it is compatible with the Boathouse and the surrounding Romantic landscape of Victoria Park. Cantilevered Patio One of the other major changes proposed in the surrounding landscape of the Boathouse is a new cantilevered patio, spreading across the entirety of the existing patio space, with a small portion located above the water (Fig. 5 &6). The patio will include a steel -frame cantilevered structure with a composite wood decking system. It will also include a 1.07 m high surface mounted glass guards for safety and to create maximum visibility of the lake and the surrounding landscape. No supports are proposed to be located within the lake. Page 9 of 225 Draft Scoped Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) for the Boathouse A scoped Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) dated September 23, 2022, and revised October 7, 2022, was required to assess the impacts of the proposed development on the Boathouse and the surrounding landscape. The scoped HIA provided a history of the existing Boathouse, outlined the proposed development and assessed the impacts of the proposed development against the Standards and Guidelines for Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (Attachment B) and the VPAHCD Plan. The HIA made several recommendations that have been incorporated in the proposed redesign of the site. Some of the conclusionary remarks made in the HIA include: • The proposal maintains the existing building footprint which is a positive ecological impact; • Re -introduction of commercial and retail functions have been made that were vital to the historic success of the area; • The proposed development preserves the original historic use of the Boathouse building; • The proposal creates a more natural and prominent front entrance point that works well with the symmetrical balanced fagade; • Proposed enlargement of the existing rear fagade openings will offer a new view from the Boathouse, this creates a middle ground of the exiting foreground and lake in the background. • Use of natural materials like wood in the proposed washroom addition for the soffit and interior cladding, • Replacing concrete paving with grass (low-mid height planting up to the edge of Jubilee Road) to provide a buffer between the walkways and proposed deck railing, • The proposed washroom additions and alterations do not negatively impact the existing views to the Lake and the commons from David Street, Roland Street, and Park Street (Jubilee Drive), • A commemorative installation is recommended to be proposed. This education intervention will describe the history of the site to the park visitors and future used at the subject site. The scoped HIA is still in its draft stage and has not yet been approved by the Director of the Planning. Victoria Park Neighborhood Heritage Conservation District Plan The Victoria Park Neighborhood Heritage Conservation District Plan includes various policies and guidelines for alterations, additions, and conservation of the Romantic Landscape of the Victoria Park. The VPAHCD Plan identifies that the Boathouse should be redesigned so that they better fit into the Romantic Landscape style of Victoria Park. The Plan also states: "The two features that require particular improvement are the Pavilion and Boathouse. These are larger buildings that need to be finished and landscaped in a manner that blends them more successfully into the park." Page 11 of 225 The VPAHCD Plan further lists out certain measures that could be included as part of the improvement of the Boathouse design: VPAHCD Plan Guidelines/Policy Commentary Relocating exterior wall -mounted There are currently no visible wall -mounted conduits conduits and services so as not to be and services, apart from the lamps that are currently visible. on the building. Coordinating all signage type, size The proposed signage will be made of wood, located and colour as to be blend with the at the front of the building, and will blend in with the building facade building fagade and the overall landscape of the Park. Remove roof spot lights but retaining The current roof of the building is not original, having antique wall -mounted globes using been re -roofed in 2020. For now, the roof spot lights white light. will not be removed, and the antique wall -mounted globes will be retained. Removing all existing timber retaining A cantilevered patio has been proposed to be walls, posts and features and installed, which respects the vision for the water -side replacing with a simple rectangular timber terrace (Fig. 7). The patio will, however, will water -side timber terrace. extend over the water, but will not have negative impact on the lake or the water. Lake Victoria Terrace Boathouse - - Footpath The Park Road Sugt esled improvements to the lloathouse include the removal of ull the llmhM rrtaininR walls and paving to M1e replarM by a fYr Simpler Innduape Ihal bICItlS into tht hrnnder party tnnradrr. This leadreape would include a. new xaler(runl Irrrn<e and gruss wills low -slum pWntings nrnund Ihr Boathouse and up fa the dgr of Ilre Perk Ruad. Figure 7. Excerpt from the VPAHCD Plan showing `suggested improvements' to the Boathouse. Removing brick paving and replacing The current brick paving that surrounds the front with grass and low to mid -storey fagade of the Boathouse is proposed to be retained planting up to the edge of the Park for now. However, planter beds with low to mid - Road. Page 12 of 225 Table 1. Assessment of the proposed development according to the guidelines and/or policies within the VPAHCD regarding the Boathouse. Additionally, the VPAHCD Plan also includes certain policies and guidelines for new additions within the District and for the conservation of the Romantic Landscape style of the Park. Summarized below are these conformity of the proposed development with the relevant guidelines and/or policies: VPAHCD Plan Guidelines/Policy Conformity of the Proposed Development Victoria Park Lake Conservation Guideline: The lake should be conserved as an open, uninterrupted body of water. Signage: Conservation Policies.- 1. olicies: 1. Signage style shall be simple and direct and contribute to and enhance the naturalistic park character. 2. Signage shall be discreet and inconspicuous while effective The proposed cantilevered deck will extend from the Boathouse above over the water. However, no structural infrastructure is proposed be installed in the lake to support the deck, ensuring that it is conserved as an open, uninterrupted body of water. Furthermore, the cantilevered patio would be a reversible design intervention, which could be removed in the future, if necessary, without having an adverse impact on the lake. The proposed signage uses traditional and simple materials like wood, which would enhance the naturalistic park character. The signage will be discreet, with ground mounted lighting and the colour palette will be coordinated with other painted features in the Park. The proposed signage will also Page 13 of 225 height planting have been proposed in various locations around the Boathouse: - At the front of the building to provide a buffer between the building and Jubilee Drive; and - On either side of the building to provide a landscape buffer between the new proposed addition on the east facade and between the walkway and proposed cantilevered patio and the walkway on the west fagade. Extending the principle gravel Not applicable. The existing footpath does go past lakeside footpath past the Boathouse. the Boathouse currently. Table 1. Assessment of the proposed development according to the guidelines and/or policies within the VPAHCD regarding the Boathouse. Additionally, the VPAHCD Plan also includes certain policies and guidelines for new additions within the District and for the conservation of the Romantic Landscape style of the Park. Summarized below are these conformity of the proposed development with the relevant guidelines and/or policies: VPAHCD Plan Guidelines/Policy Conformity of the Proposed Development Victoria Park Lake Conservation Guideline: The lake should be conserved as an open, uninterrupted body of water. Signage: Conservation Policies.- 1. olicies: 1. Signage style shall be simple and direct and contribute to and enhance the naturalistic park character. 2. Signage shall be discreet and inconspicuous while effective The proposed cantilevered deck will extend from the Boathouse above over the water. However, no structural infrastructure is proposed be installed in the lake to support the deck, ensuring that it is conserved as an open, uninterrupted body of water. Furthermore, the cantilevered patio would be a reversible design intervention, which could be removed in the future, if necessary, without having an adverse impact on the lake. The proposed signage uses traditional and simple materials like wood, which would enhance the naturalistic park character. The signage will be discreet, with ground mounted lighting and the colour palette will be coordinated with other painted features in the Park. The proposed signage will also Page 13 of 225 3. A classic forest green colour, which is historically appropriate, shall be considered as the base background colour 4. Signage colour palette shall be coordinated with all other painted features in the Park. Vistas Conservation Guideline: The following intermittent vistas in the Park should be conserved and enhanced: • The sequence along the Park Road (Jubilee Drive) in both directions, including views to the Commons and Lake, -and • Views from David Street and Roland Street to the Commons and Victoria Park Lake Building Addition Policies Location — Additions shall 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 brough forward, they shall not visually dominate or overpower the existing historic building. Design — A clear distinction between the old and new building design is encouraged. Contemporary design for additions is encouraged that is complementary in terms of scale, mass, and texture to the existing or neighboring historic building. Height — Height of additions shall complement the predominant height of the original building and immediate streetscape. be compatible with the overall Romantic Landscape of the Park. There will no impact on the existing views and vistas. The proposed addition is located on the rear side of the east fagade of the existing building, thus maintain the principal fagade as a visual entity. The new addition is contemporary in its design and is visually distinguishable but compatible with the existing Boathouse building. The proposed height of the addition is one - storey, complementing the predominant height of the original building and the immediate streetscape. Page 14 of 225 Materials — For additions, materials typical of the Area shall be used, with an emphasis on brick, stone and wood. Roof — Original historic roof shapes, finishes, chimneys and details shall be conserved. The roof of the addition shall be similar or complementary to the existing historic building or style in the Area. Entrances — New entrances to additions are encouraged to be located on secondary rather than principal facades. 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. Closing -in of existing windows shall be avoided, but, when, unavoidable, windows should be made blind to retain an impression of their The proposed addition will be clad in Mitrex cladding, to give the visual appearance of stone or wood. Furthermore, given that the building has been modified extensively since the 1960s, contemporary materials are being used to keep the addition distinguishable but compatible with the existing building. The roof of the proposed addition will be flat, which will be complementary to the Boathouse. There is an opportunity for planting on the roof, in order to make the proposed addition ecologically friendly. Entrances are proposed on the front and rear facades of the addition. However, since the addition is recessed from the principal facade of the original existing building, the entrances will not negatively impact the existing Boathouse building. Since the addition would just include washrooms to service the restaurant and venue space, no windows are proposed on the addition. Table 2. Assessment of the proposed development according to the guidelines and/or policies within the VPAHCD regarding the alterations, new additions, and conservation of the Romantic Landscape style of the Park. Forthcoming Site Plan Application The applicants also need to submit a Stamp Plan `A' Site Plan Application to undertake the proposed work (Fig. 8). Staff are anticipating that some of the elements of this proposal which have not been finalized yet — such as the commemorative plaque or any changes in materials — will be dealt with and finalized prior to full site plan approval. Staff will be working with the applicant to fulfill these conditions as the site plan application process progresses. As part of the conditions for approval for the Site Plan Application, a heritage permit would be required to undertake the proposed work, which is why the conditions of approval outlined for this heritage permit application are also required to be fulfilled prior to the final site plan approval. This will ensure that conditions relating to heritage elements outlined in this heritage permit application will be implemented through the site plan approval process. This will also ensure that the final plans are consistent with the approvals associated with this heritage permit application. Page 15 of 225 ........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................... .................... ............. ............. Figure 8. A proposed site plan which has been submitted as part of this heritage permit application. Heritage Planning Comments In reviewing merits of this application, heritage planning staff make the following comments: • The property municipally addressed as 57 Jubilee Drive is located within the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District and is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act-, • The proposal involves the adaptive re -use of the Boathouse building and restoration of its original use as a public amenity and gathering space-, • A number of alterations to door and window openings have been proposed, as well as the introduction of new openings on all facades of the building and replacement of windows-, • The proposed development also includes a new addition on the rear side of the east side of the building, as well new signage and installing an accessibility ramp-, • A cantilevered patio has also been proposed which would extend over the water-, • The existing Boathouse building has the original footprint of the building, but has been extensively modified after a fire in 1967 and years after-, • All of the changes proposed are contemporary in nature and design, but are still compatible with the existing Boathouse, Victoria Park, and the HCD; • All the changes proposed will not have an adverse impact on the existing Boathouse, the Romantic Landscape style of Park, and the overall District-, Page 16 of 225 • The modifications proposed through this heritage permit application are required to re -purpose the existing vacant building in order to restore it to its original intended use and to better utilize this resource in Victoria Park; and 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-027 Attachment B — Scoped Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) for the Boathouse Page 17 of 225 2022 HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Planning Division — 200 King Street West, 6t" Floor ITCHENER P.O. Box 1118, Kitchener ON N2G 4G7 519-741-2426; planningCu)-kitchener.ca PART A: SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Page 1 of 10 The following requirements are designed to assist applicants in submitting sufficient information in order that their Heritage Permit Application may be deemed complete and processed as quickly and efficiently as possible. If further assistance or explanation is required please contact heritage planning staff at heritage(ukitchener.ca. 1. WHAT IS A HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION? The Province of Ontario, through the Ontario Heritage Act, has enacted legislation to assist its citizens with the protection and conservation of cultural heritage resources. Once properties are designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, the City is enabled to manage physical change to the cultural heritage resources as a means of protection. The principal mechanism of management is the Heritage Permit Application process, which allows the municipality to review site-specific applications and determine if proposed changes will beneficially or detrimentally affect the reasons for designation and heritage attributes. As a general rule, the preferred alterations to heritage properties are those that repair rather than replace original heritage attributes, and those that do not permanently damage cultural heritage resources and their heritage attributes. Where replacement of materials or new construction is necessary, these should be compatible with the original. Reversibility is also preferable as this allows for the future reinstatement of heritage attributes. According to the Ontario Heritage Act, no owner of designated property shall alter the property or permit the alteration of the property if the alteration is likely to affect the property's heritage attributes, unless the owner applies to the council of the municipality and receives written consent. This consent is obtained through the approval of a Heritage Permit Application. Heritage Permit Applications are applicable for all individually designated properties (under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act) and all properties located within the boundaries of Heritage Conservation Districts (designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act). 2. WHEN IS A HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIRED? Under the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, any new construction or "alteration" to a property designated under Part IV of the Act (individually designated property) or a property designated under Part V of the Act (within a Heritage Conservation District) requires a Heritage Permit Application. "Alteration" is defined as: "to change in any manner and includes to restore, renovate, repair or disturb." In addition, the approval of a Heritage Permit Application is required for any demolition of a property designated under Part IV or V of the Act. Please contact Heritage Planning staff directly to confirm if your specific project requires the approval of a Heritage Permit Application. Below are some examples of typical Part IV alterations that may require a Heritage Permit Application: • Addition and/or alteration to an existing building or accessory building • Replacement of windows or doors, or a change in window or door openings • Change in siding, soffit, fascia or roofing material • Removal and/or installation of porches, verandahs and canopies • Removal and/or installation of cladding and chimneys • Changes in trim, cladding, or the painting of masonry • Repointing of brick Working together • Growing thoughtfully ■ Building community rage 2022 Page 2 of 10 Note: Heritage Permit Application requirements differ between Part V designations depending on the policies and guidelines of the respective Heritage Conservation District Plans. Please refer to the City of Kitchener's website at www.kitchener.ca/heritage to download a copy of the relevant Heritage Conservation District Plan (Civic Centre Neighbourhood, St. Mary's, Upper Doon, and Victoria Park Area). 3. WHAT INFORMATION IS REQUIRED WITH A HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION? The information required varies with each application. The intent of the application is to ensure that Heritage Planning staff and, where required, the Heritage Kitchener committee understand the specific details of any proposed changes in order to be sufficiently informed so they may offer advice to the applicant and, where required, to City Council. An incomplete application cannot be processed and the official notice of receipt (as required under the Ontario Heritage Act) will not be issued until all of the documents have been submitted. Failure to provide a complete application may result in deferral by Heritage Planning staff or the Heritage Kitchener committee in order to secure additional information, which will delay final approval. At minimum, the following information is required: Heritage Permit Application Form The applicant must provide a complete original copy, including signature of the owner, of the Heritage Permit Application Form. Written Description The applicant must provide a complete written description of all proposed work. The description should complement drawings, detailed construction plans, photos and any other sketches or supporting information submitted with the application. The written description must include a list and the details of all proposed work including, but not limited to, proposed colours, materials, sizes, etc. Construction and Elevation Drawings Along with construction elevation drawings (drawn to scale) the applicant may also, but not in lieu of, submit a sketch of the proposed work made over a photograph. Drawings must be drawn to scale and include: a) Overall dimensions b) Site plan depicting the location of existing buildings and the location of any proposed new building or addition to a building c) Elevation plan for each elevation of the building d) Specific sizes of building elements of interest (signs, windows, awnings, etc.) e) Detailed information including trim, siding, mouldings, etc., including sizes and profiles f) Building materials to be used (must also be included in the written description) g) Construction methods and means of attachment (must also be included in the written description) Some of the above components may be scoped or waived at the discretion of Heritage Planning staff following discussion with the applicant. Photographs Photographs of the building including general photos of the property, the streetscape in which the property is located, facing streetscape and, if the property is located at an intersection, all four corners. Photos of the specific areas that may be affected by the proposed alteration, new construction, or demolition must be included. Electronic copies of construction and elevation drawings, sketches, and photographs, along with hard copies submitted with the application, are encouraged. Working together • Growing thoughtfully ■ Building community rage 2022 Samples Page 3 of 10 It is recommended that applicants bring samples of the materials to be used to the Heritage Kitchener meeting when their application is to be considered. This may include a sample of the windows, brick, siding, roofing material, as well as paint chips to identify proposed paint colours. Other Required Information In some circumstances Heritage Planning staff may require additional information, such as a Heritage Impact Assessment or Conservation Plan, to support the Heritage Permit Application. The requirement for additional information will be identified as early on in the Heritage Permit Application process as possible. Pre - consultation with Heritage Planning staff before formal submission of a Heritage Permit Application is strongly encouraged. 4. WHAT CAN I DO IF MY HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION IS DENIED? City of Kitchener Heritage Planning staff and the Heritage Kitchener committee endeavour to come to solutions for every Heritage Permit Application submitted. Discussions with the applicant and revisions usually result in successful applications. However, if the municipality refuses your application and you choose not to resolve the issue with a revised application, you have the option of appealing the decision to the Conservation Review Board (for alterations to designated properties under Part IV) or the Ontario Municipal Board (for demolition of property designated under Part IV or for any work to designated property under Part V). 5. IMPORTANT NOTES Professional Assistance Although it is not a requirement to obtain professional assistance in the preparation of this information, the applicant may wish to seek such assistance from an architect, architectural technologist, draftsperson or others familiar with the assessment of buildings and the gathering together of building documents. Building Codes and Other By-laws It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure compliance with all other applicable legislation, regulations and by-laws. These items include the Ontario Building and Fire Codes, and the City's zoning and property standards by-laws. 2022 Heritage Permit Application Submission Deadlines 2022 Heritage Kitchener Meeting Dates November 26, 2021 January 4, 2022 December 17, 2021 February 1, 2022 January 21, 2022 March 1, 2022 February 25, 2022 April 5, 2022 March 25, 2022 May 3, 2022 April 29, 2022 June 7, 2022 - No July Meeting June 24, 2022 August 2, 2022 July 29, 2022 September 6, 2022 - No October Meeting September 23, 2022 November 1, 2022 - No December Meeting Working together • Growing thoughtfully ■ Building community rage 2022 Page 4 of 10 6. HOW DO I PROCEED WITH SUBMITTING MY HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION? a) Heritage Planning Staff are available to meet with applicants and review all documentation prior to formal submission. Often Heritage Planning staff can assist you with historical and architectural information that might help with your proposed changes. b) Formal submission of a Heritage Permit Application with all supporting documentation (written description, construction drawings, sketch plans, scale drawing, photographs) to Heritage Planning staff are due approximately five (5) weeks prior to a Heritage Kitchener meeting (see schedule for submission deadlines and committee meeting dates). c) Upon confirmation of the submission of a complete application, including the owner's signature and all supporting documentation, Heritage Planning staff will issue a Notice of Receipt, as required by the Ontario Heritage Act, to the Applicant. d) Heritage Planning staff determine whether the Heritage Permit Application may be processed under delegated authority approval without the need to go to Heritage Kitchener and/or Council. Where Heritage Permit Applications can be processed under delegated authority approval without the need to go to Heritage Kitchener and Council, Heritage Planning staff will endeavour to process the application within 10 business days. e) Where Heritage Permit Applications are required to go to Heritage Kitchener, Heritage Planning staff prepare a staff Report based on good conservation practice and the designating by-law, or the guidelines and policies in the Heritage Conservation District Plan. Preparation of the staff Report may require a site inspection. f) Heritage Kitchener Meeting Agenda, including staff Report, circulated to Committee members prior to Heritage Kitchener meeting. Staff Report circulated to applicant prior to meeting. g) Heritage Permit Application is considered at Heritage Kitchener meeting. Heritage Planning staff present staff Report and Recommendations to Heritage Kitchener. Applicants are encouraged to attend the Heritage Kitchener meeting in order to provide clarification and answer questions as required. Failure to attend the Heritage Kitchener meeting may result in a deferral in order to secure additional information, which would delay consideration of the Heritage Permit Application. Where the applicant, Heritage Planning staff, and Heritage Kitchener support the Heritage Permit Application, the application may be processed under delegated authority and approved by the Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning. Where the applicant, Heritage Planning staff and/or Heritage Kitchener do not support the Heritage Permit Application, the staff report with recommendation and Heritage Kitchener recommendation will be forwarded to Council for final decision. h) Where the staff report with recommendation and Heritage Kitchener recommendation are forward to Council for final decision, Council may: 1. Approve the Heritage Permit Application; 2. Approve the Heritage Permit Application on Terms and Conditions; or, 3. Refuse the Heritage Permit Application. i) Within 30 days of receiving Notice of Council's Decision, the applicant may appeal the decision and/or terms and conditions to the Conservation Review Board or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). 7. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO DESIGNATED PROPERTY Information presented in the Heritage Permit Application should indicate an understanding of the reasons for designation and heritage attributes of the designated property and, if applicable, the surrounding area, including the following: Working together • Growing thoughtfully ■ Building community rage 2022 Page 5 of 10 Setting 1. Positioning of the heritage building or structure on the property 2. Lot size related to building size 3. Streetscape (relationship to other properties and structures on the street) Building Details 1. Proportion and massing 2. Roof type and shape 3. Materials and detailing 4. Windows and doors: • Style • Proportions • Frequency or placement 5. Relationship of the heritage building to other buildings on the lot and to the streetscape Heritage Attributes The following applies where a Heritage Permit Application includes work on heritage attributes: Windows and Doors The applicant should consider in order of priority: 1. Repairing or retrofitting the existing units (information on how to make older windows more energy efficient is available from Heritage Planning staff) 2. Replacing the units with new units matching the originals in material, design, proportion and colour 3. Replacing the units with new units that are generally in keeping with the original units If historic window units are proposed to be replaced the application should include the following: • Description of the condition of the existing units • Reasons for replacing the units • Description of the proposed new units If approval to replace historic window units is given, the following action should be considered: • A sample of a window removed should be stored on site in case a future owner wishes to construct a replica of the original • The masonry opening and/or door framing should not be disturbed • Exterior trim should match the original Roofing The application should include: • Description of proposed roofing material to be applied • If there is a request to install a different roofing material, the applicant may wish to investigate what the original material might have been Working together • Growing thoughtfully ■ Building community rage 2022 Page 6 of 10 Masonry Work The application should include: A description of the proposed work, materials (type/style of brick, type of mortar mix, etc.) and methods of repair and application • Outline the reasons for the work Signage The application should include: • A general written description of the proposed signage to be installed A scale drawing of the signage with dimensions, materials, methods of construction, colours and means of attachment (the means of attachment should be arranged to anchor into joints between historic masonry units or into wood building elements) • Type of illumination, if applicable Awnings The application should include: • A sketch view of the proposed awning — perhaps over a photo A scale drawing of the awning on the building with dimensions, materials, operating mechanism, method of construction, colours and means of attachment (the means of attachment should be arranged to anchor into joints between masonry units or into wooden building elements) • Type of illumination, if applicable. 8. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMOLITION Information presented in the Heritage Permit Application should describe the existing conditions, including the existing setting and existing heritage attributes, of the designated property and the surrounding area, specifically as they relate to the building proposed for demolition. The Heritage Permit Application should provide a detailed rationale for the demolition, including an assessment of the current condition of the building, and a cost comparison identifying the difference in cost to repair and restore the building versus cost to demolish and construct a new building. 9. HERITAGE CONSERVATION PRINCIPLES The Heritage Permit Application must demonstrate how the proposed work (e.g., alteration, new construction or demolition) is consistent with the designating by-law for individual properties (Part IV) or the Heritage Conservation District Plan for properties within a Heritage Conservation District (Part V designation). In addition, the Heritage Permit Application must demonstrate how the proposed work is consistent with the Parks Canada's Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (available at www.historicplaces.ca/en/pages/standards-normes.aspx). For more information on Heritage Planning in the City of Kitchener please contact our heritage planning staff at heritage(o-)-kitchener.ca. Working together . Growing thoughtfully ■ Building community rage 2022 HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Planning Division — 200 King Street West, 6t" Floor P.O. Box 1118, Kitchener ON N2G 4G7 KiTcHENER 519-741-2426; plan ningCu)-kitchener.ca STAFF USE ONLY Page 7 of 10 Date Received: Accepted By: Application Number: H PA -2021 - PART B: HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM 1. NATURE OF APPLICATION ❑ Exterior ❑ Interior ❑X Signage ❑ Demolition ❑X New Construction X❑ Alteration ❑ Relocation 2. SUBJECT PROPERTY Municipal Address: 57 Jubilee Drive, Kitchener, ON N2G 7T6, ON 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 3. PROPERTY OWNER Name: City of Kitchener Address: City/Province/Postal Code: Phone: Email: 4. AGENT (if applicable) Name: James Barr Company: Walkinshaw Holdings Address: 847 Queens Blvd City/Province/Postal Code: Kitchener, ON, N2M 1A6 Phone Email: Working together • Growing thoughtfully ■ Building community rage 2022 5. WRITTEN DESCRIPTION Page 8 of 10 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. The following renovations and a new washroom addition are proposed for the Boathouse building: - A new outcloor cieCK structure in tne Torm OT a cantilever aciclition at tne rear OT tne existing ui ing; - A new primary accessible entrance and ramp at the front of the existing building to improve accessibility; - A new bank of exterior washrooms located east of the existing building & - Enlaraement of existing openings and addition of new openings, Please refer to the additional page -1 for more information. renders and drawings. 6. REVIEW OF CITY OF KITCHENER HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Describe why it is necessary to undertake the proposed work: The proposed work is necessary to rehabilitate the Boathouse building to ensure its continued use as a commercial space for the community. I ne proposeci aiterations, accessi e outcloor terrace anci was room a i ion are esigne per es onserva ion practices and guidelines which do not affect the attributes of the cultural heritage landscape and existing views adversely. Re -introducing commercial and retail functions on this site would support economic revitalization of the district and create opportunities for moreeeoople to enjoy this beautiful historic site. Describe how the proposal is consistent with the Part IV individual designating by-law or the Part V Heritage Conservation District Plan: The proposed work is consistent with Part V Heritage District Plan guidelines. The existing views to and from Park Street (Jubilee rive , Roland btreetand Uavidreet will e preserved. I he proposed decking would visually re erence wood to blend with the landscape. The existing concrete paving along the proposed terrace would be replaced by a landscape buffer with low-mid height planting. The proposed waterfront terrace with low -storey plantings around the building are improvements that are inlina with tha Virtnrin Park HaritnQp C nncarvafinn Plan QiiirlalinaGra nrPd h�/ Nir.hnlac Hill 1gg6l 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): Please refer to additional page -2. 7. PROPOSED WORKS a) Expected start date: January 2, 2023 Expected completion date: June 16, 2023 b) Have you discussed this work with Heritage Planning Staff? ❑X Yes ❑ No - If yes, who did you speak to? Deeksha Choudhry c) Have you discussed this work with Building Division Staff? ❑ Yes ® No - If yes, who did you speak to? d) Have you applied for a Building Permit for this work? ❑ Yes x❑ No e) Other related Building or Planning applications Application number. Working together • Growing thoughtfully ■ Building community rage 2022 8. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Page 9 of 10 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 imprisonment as provided for under the Ontario Heritage Act. Signature of Owner/Agent: Date: September 29, 2022 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 / We, owner of the land that is subject of this application, hereby authorize to act on my / our behalf in this regard. Signature of Owner/Agent: Date: 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). Working together • Growing thoughtfully * Building community rage 2022 Application Number: Application Received: Application Complete: Notice of Receipt: Notice of Decision: 90 -Day Expiry Date: PROCESS: ❑ Heritage Planning Staff: ❑ Heritage Kitchener: ❑ Council: Page 10 of 10 STAFF USE ONLY Working together • Growing thoughtfully ■ Building community rage Additional Page - 1 Heritage Permit Application Boathouse Building, Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District, City of Kitchener 57 Jubilee Drive, Kitchener, ON N2G 7T6, ON Written Description: Detailed architectural description of the proposed materials and construction details: 1. Washroom Addition: Mitrex cladding (with potential for solar integration) - the face of this integrated cladding system is recommended to be a traditional look ie. stone or wood. Flat roof with single ply membrane and parapet cap Matching hollow metals doors for washrooms and storage areas Wood cedar t&g soffit and washroom interiors (to match cedar shake roof of existing) Durable epoxy coating with grit in washrooms and storage areas for ease of cleaning and safety 2. Cantilevered Deck Steel frame cantilevered structure (over entirety of existing patio space) with max dimensions of 18" above high water level Composite decking system - color and tone to resemble natural wood. 1.07m high surface mounted Glass guards throughout to create maximum visibility of pond and existing structure 3. New Double Door at the front and rear facade - A new double door accessible entrance is proposed at the front facade of the boathouse building. The design of the doors includes a transom on top to emulate the design of the existing doors on the front facade. The door of the new washroom addition will be contemporary in design and distinguishable from the existing fabric. Existing doors at the front along the east and west facades are recommended to be brick infilled. The infill brick is recommended to be set slightly back from the face of the existing brick, to show that doors previously existed, and could be re -installed in the future if desired. This follows the conservation practices of reversibility and is recommended. 4. New Replacement Windows - The existing windows are not original to the boathouse building. These will be replaced with better performing aluminum double hung windows emulating the design of the original windows. Please refer to CHIA report for historic photos. 5. New Glazing in Existing Building A folding partition is proposed as part of the rear elevation to enhance 4 season uses and greater accessibility between interior and exterior spaces. The design includes a transom window on top with glazing panels below to maintain and enhance views of the lake from the Boathouse building. 6. Exterior Lighting Replace existing bulb lighting sconces and poles with new efficient led lighting with minimized architectural profile (complimentary with the park) which minimizes light pollution on the neighbourhood while maximizing safety and utility for building uses. 7. New Ramp & Signage - A new concrete ramp (maximum 5% slope) with 6" high curbs at grade will be provided for improved accessibility. - A new ground mounted LED Backlit signage 'The Boathouse' letters is proposed infront of the building as part of the landscaping and the new planter bed. 8. New Planter Bed acting as a landscape buffer between the walkways and the proposed outdoor terrace. 9. Commemorative Plaque - A commemorative installation is proposed in the entrance lobby of the Boathouse building. 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The following section outlines the relevant sections of those policies and guidelines and provides responses with regards to the heritage resource and proposed development. 6.1 Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada Section 3: General Standards for Preservation, Rehabilitation and Restorations 1 Conserve the heritage value of an historic place. The proposal maintains the existing footprint of the Do not remove, replace or substantially alter its building. The latter is not proposed to be moved or intact or repairable character defining elements. relocated. Do not move a part of an historic place if its current location is a character -defining element. 2 Conserve changes to an historic place that, over The existing views from Park Street (Jubilee Drive), time, have become character -defining elements Roland Street and David Street will be preserved. in their own right. 3 Conserve heritage value by adopting an The proposal calls for minimum interventions that approach calling for minimal intervention. are required to make the red -brick building code compliant ensuring health and safety of its occupants and add support services which would help engage with the community more fully. 4 Recognize each historic place as a physical The proposed alterations and additions are record of its time, place and use. Do not create a contemporary in design and distinguishable from false sense of historical development by adding the existing building and adjacent fabric. elements from other historic places or other properties, or by combining features of the same property that never coexisted. 5 Find a use for an historic place that requires The former use of the Boathouse building is minimal or no change to its character -defining maintained. It will continue to be used as a elements restaurant/ event space that will bring in more people from the community and promote economic vitalization of the Victoria Park which aligns with the HCD goals for this cultural landscape. 6 Protect and, if necessary, stabilize an historic With proper stabilization and monitoring place until any subsequent intervention is throughout all phases of the project, there should undertaken. Protect and preserve archaeological be no impact on the integrity of the existing resources in place. Where there is potential for building. As a precaution, vibration monitoring and disturbing archaeological resources, take regular inspections should take place prior to, 5 Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, pp 21-23. Retrieved online from: 81468-parks-s+e-ene-web2.Pdf (historicplaces.ca) Page 34 of 225 19 of 25 Additional Standards Relating to Rehabilitation 10 mitigation measures to limit damage and loss of during and post construction. If any unexpected information. situation or damage does occur, a discussion with are too severely deteriorated to repair, and a qualified professional should occur prior to any where sufficient physical evidence exists, replace decisions being made. The design of the them with new elements that match the forms, cantilevered patio is intended to have no impact to materials and detailing of sound versions of the the water and waters edge. 7 Evaluate the existing condition of character- No character -defining elements are negatively defining elements to determine the appropriate affected as no existing views are impacted and intervention needed. Use the gentlest means connected pathways around the facility remain. possible for any intervention. Respect heritage 11 value when undertaking an intervention. The proposed alterations and the washroom 8 Maintain character -defining elements on an The Victoria Park is an excellent example of a ongoing basis. Repair character -defining Victorian era park designed in the Romantic style. elements by reinforcing their materials using Per the guidelines provided within the Victoria Park recognized conservation methods. Replace in HCD Plan, the sequence along Park Road in both kind any extensively deteriorated or missing directions including views to the Commons and lake parts of character -defining elements, where and views from David, Roland should be considered there are surviving prototypes to be the Park's visual edge. The proposed alterations do not affect the visual aesthetics negatively. 9 Make any intervention needed to preserve Please refer to comment above. Detailed drawings character -defining elements physically and have been prepared which will serve as visually compatible with the historic place and documentary evidence (Appendix A). identifiable on close inspection. Document any intervention for future reference. Additional Standards Relating to Rehabilitation 10 Repair rather than replace character -defining The new addition will be non -imposing in scale. The elements. Where character -defining elements ramp design will be simple with a low height curb are too severely deteriorated to repair, and with a maximum slope of 5%. The terrace railing will where sufficient physical evidence exists, replace be glass to ensure transparency and minimal impact them with new elements that match the forms, on exiting views. materials and detailing of sound versions of the same elements. Where there is insufficient The new windows and doors will emulate the design physical evidence, make the form, material and and proportions of the existing openings. detailing of the new elements compatible with the character of the historic place. 11 Conserve the heritage value and character- The proposed alterations and the washroom defining elements when creating any new addition will alter the historic facade of the existing additions to an historic place or any related new red -brick building however no heritage attributes construction. Make the new work physically and will be impacted adversely as the new addition will Page 35 of 225 20 of 25 Section 4.3 Guidelines for Buildings Section 4.3.1 Exterior Form' Accessibility Considerations 18 visually compatible with, subordinate to and not be imposing in scale, will employ contemporary distinguishable from the historic place. materials and the new ramp will provide exterior form of the historic building. For accessibility which is a positive impact. The example, introducing a gently sloped walkway proposed works will be distinguishable from the old instead of a constructed ramp with handrails in fabric and are reversible in nature. 12 Create any new additions or related new The proposed works will be distinguishable from the construction so that the essential form and old fabric and are reversible in nature. 19 integrity of an historic place will not be impaired The proposed ramp addition does not alter the if the new work is removed in the future. existing visual relationships that are critical to this Section 4.3 Guidelines for Buildings Section 4.3.1 Exterior Form' Accessibility Considerations 18 Finding solutions to meet accessibility Understanding and considering the existing site requirements that are compatible with the constraints, a new ramp is proposed that will lead to exterior form of the historic building. For the new primary entrance. The proposal does not example, introducing a gently sloped walkway alter the building's exterior radically. The new ramp instead of a constructed ramp with handrails in curb is proposed to be 6" high with a 5% slope on front of an historic building. making it non -imposing and with minimal visual impacts. 19 Working with accessibility and conservation The proposed ramp addition does not alter the specialists and users to determine the most existing visual relationships that are critical to this appropriate solution to accessibility issues with cultural landscape. The proposed elements will not the least impact on the character -defining visually compete with the existing overall aesthetic. elements and overall heritage value of the historic building. ' Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, pp 132. Retrieved online from: 81468-parks-s+e-ene-web2.pdf (historicplaces.ca) Page 36 of 225 21 of 25 The subject site is within a cultural landscape. The following guidelines from Section 4.1 Guidelines for Cultural Landscapes, including heritage districts apply: Section 4.1 General Guidelines for Preservation, Rehabilitation and Restoration' 1 Understanding land use and how it contributes The proposal maintains the former use of the to the heritage value of the cultural landscape. property. The boathouse will be used as an event and restaurant space. 5 Protecting and maintaining past links connecting The proposed alterations do not alter the existing archaeological sites, such as roads, trails, paths visual relationships. The proposed elements will not and visual relationships. visually compete with the existing overall aesthetic. Replacing in kind extensively deteriorated or The proposed alterations and the washroom 7 missing parts of a feature that support a land use addition will alter the historic facade of the existing where there are surviving prototypes. red -brick building however no heritage attributes will be impacted adversely as the new addition will not be imposing in scale, will employ contemporary materials and the new ramp will provide accessibility which is a positive impact. The proposed works will be distinguishable from the old fabric and are reversible in nature. 8 Documenting all interventions that affect the Detailed drawings have been prepared which will land use and ensuring that this documentation serve as documentary evidence (Appendix A). will be available to those responsible for future interventions Additions or Alterations to a Cultural landscape 12 Designing a new feature when required by a new use that is compatible with the past or continuing land use. For example, building a visitor access road along the margin of a field and woodlot in an historic farm site, so that both can continue to function. The new washroom addition will not be imposing in scale, will employ contemporary materials and the new ramp at the front of the building will improve accessibility which is a positive impact. A waterfront terrace will help maintain continuous use of the property. This is recommended by the HCD Plan. The proposed works will be distinguishable from the old fabric and are reversible in nature. The view to the Victoria Park Lake will be maintained as view from Jubilee Drive, Roland Street and Park Street. ' Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, pp 52. Retrieved online from: 81468-parks-s+e-ene-web2.Pdf (historicplaces.ca) Page 37 of 225 22 of 25 The proposed development will help revitalize the Victoria Park by acknowledging the strengths of the existing building. By continuing its use as a contemporary commercial space, it guarantees the building will continue to contribute to the cultural heritage landscape and thrive as an active, prominent building for the community. Given that the Heritage Conservation District Plan is focussed on Building Conservation and maintenance while we are looking at rehabilitation, guidelines for Doors and Windows have been referenced from the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada for the proposed development. Section 4.3.5: Windows, Doors and Storefronts$ 20 Designing and installing new windows, doors or The existing windows and doors are not original storefronts required by a new use on non- historic. The proposed new windows and doors will character -defining elevations in a manner that is be compatible with the building's style and compatible with the building's style, era and character. character 6.2 Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District Plan 2.3 Victoria Park Policies and Guidelines applicable to the proposed development are as follows: Buildings, New buildings and monuments shall build on It is recommended that natural materials that Monuments the tradition of hand craftsmanship, natural visually blend in the landscape in the terrace and materials and a visual blend with the landscape. be used for the proposed development. Structures Artificial materials and treatments such as The proposed composite decking should pressure -treated lumber, plastic and pre -cast visual reference wood. concrete shall be strongly discouraged. Boathouse The following intermittent vistas in the Park The existing views to and from Park Street Landscape should be conserved and (Jubilee Drive), Roland Street and David Guidelines enhanced: Street will be preserved. • The sequence along the Park Road in both directions, including views to the Commons and lake. • Views from David Street and Roland Street to the Commons and Victoria Park lake 8 Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, pp 157. Retrieved online from: 81468-parks-s+e-ene-web2.pdf (historicplaces.ca) Page 38 of 225 Existing Site Conditions: Photos and Drawings Photo #1: View of the existing building on site from Jubilee Drive looking southeast Photo #2: View of the existing building on site from the walkway along the lake looking northeast Page 39 of 225 Photo #3: View of the existing building on site from the park walkway along the lake looking southeast Photo #4: View of the Victoria Park Lake standing rear of the existing building looking southwest Page 40 of 225 Photo #5: View of the Victoria Park Lake standing rear of the existing building looking south aim s Photo #6: View of the existing building on site from the park walkway along the lake looking northwest Page 41 of 225 Photo #7: View of the existing building on site from Jubilee Drive looking southwest Photo #8: View of the east facade of the existing building on site Page 42 of 225 Photo #9: View of the existing building on site looking northwest 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io uo a�ueilai Rue io 'sluawn.op agl to -'ew Rlied pilgl a golgnn asn Ruy'uoil—daid to awg aql le algellene uogewiolul agl to 14611 ul luawa6pnf lseq sluellnsuoo aql sloagai ulaiaq pauleluoo leualew aqy 'uolss-ed uallum lnogllnn pallglgoid sl sluawn.op asagl Io uollonpoidai io/pue 'uolleoylpow 'asn pezuoglneun'Rlddelry to Ruadoid aql ulewei slue—op IIV 'Hiom Rue gl!M 6ulpaaooid aiolaq Rlddelry of se-edaioslp Rue uodai pue suolsuawlp Ile Fluan pue Hoag lsnw vole 1-0 s6ulnneip ales lou o4 mcCallumSather The Boathouse 57 Jubilee Drive, Kitchener, ON N2G 7T6, ON Heritage Impact Assessment Study Prepared for: James Barr, Walkinshaw Holdings September 23, 2022 Revision 1: October 7, 2022 Westinghouse HQ, 2111 Flo -or 286 Sanford Ave. N. Hamilton, ON L81- 6A1 9©5, 526,6700 mcca I lumsather.com Page 57 of 225 2 of 25 Table of Contents Tableof Contents.......................................................................................................................................................2 Tableof Figures..........................................................................................................................................................3 1.0 Purpose.................................................................................................................................................................4 2.0 Background...........................................................................................................................................................4 3.0 Description of Historic Place.................................................................................................................................5 3.1 Victoria Park......................................................................................................................................................5 3.2 Boathouse Building.................................................................................:.................................................8 4.0 Heritage Value........................................................................................................................................... 11 5.0 Description of Proposed Development..................................................................................................... 14 5.1 Washroom Addition..................................................................................................... ......................... 14 5.2 Cantilevered Deck............................................................................................................... 14 5.3 New Double Door at the front and rear facade............................................................................................ 15 5.4 New Replacement Windows.......................................................................................................................... 15 5.5 New Glazing in Existing Building.................................................................................................................... 15 5.6 Exterior Lighting............................................................................................................................................. 15 5.7 New Ramp & Signage..................................................................................................................................... 15 5.8 New Planter Bed............................................................................................................................................ 15 5.9 Commemorative Plaque................................................................................................................................ 15 6.0 Applicable Heritage Planning policies and Conservation guidelines................................................................. 18 6.1 Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada ............................................... 18 6.2 Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District Plan......................................................................................... 22 7.0 Conclusion....................................................................................................................................................... 24 8.0 Appendices........................................................................................................................................................ 25 Page 58 of 225 3 of 25 Table of Figures Figure 1: Kitchener Cultural Heritage Landscape — Victoria Park (Open Space and Park) - Appendix — 6 .................6 Figure 2: Aerial image showing the location of the subject site and the adjacent context.......................................6 Figure 3: Victoria Park — Buildings, Monuments and structures, Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District Plan. Prepared by Nicholas Hill, 1996. Retrieved online from: https://www.kitchener.ca/en/resourcesGeneral/Documents/DSD_PLAN_Heritage_Plan_ Victoria_Park.pdf ........7 Figure 4: The original boathouse building built c.1890s............................................................................................8 Figure 5: The 2 -storey boathouse building built in 1929...........................................................................................9 Figure 6: Skating on Victoria Lake in mid 90s. The 2 -storey boathouse building can be seen in the background. ...9 Figure 7: 1967 fire that destroyed the second storey of the boathouse building .................................................. 10 Figure 8: The existing boathouse building at the subject site with the lake at the rear and the Queen Victoria statue at the top right and mature trees contributing to the streetscape............................................................. 10 Figure 9: Kitchener Cultural Heritage Landscape — Victoria Park (Open Space and Park) — Heritage Value and Character Defining Elements - Appendix — 6........................................................................................................... 11 Figure 10: The existing boathouse building at the subject site............................................................................... 12 Figure 11: The existing boathouse building at the subject site............................................................................... 12 Figure 12: As -existing drawings for boathouse building at the subject site........................................................... 13 Figure 13: Proposed Ground Floor plan for boathouse building at the subject site ............................................... 16 Figure 14: Proposed Elevations for boathouse building at the subject site............................................................ 17 Figure 15: The Boathouse building — Landscape Guidelines................................................................................... 23 Page 59 of 225 4 of 25 October 7, 2022 James Barr iames@walkinshaw.one Walkinshaw Holdings Re: Heritage Impacts Assessment Study Building Permit Application 57 Jubilee Drive, Kitchener, ON N2G 7T6, ON 1.0 Purpose We are pleased to submit the information below to satisfy the requirement for the assessment of any potential impacts due to the proposed development on the Boathouse property located within the Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District within the City of Kitchener, ON, to suggest potential mitigation strategies to sensitively incorporate the proposed development at this historic site. This study will present how the proposed development appropriately conserves, adapts and adds to its existing cultural landscape. Furthermore, this study would be reviewed by Heritage staff, Heritage Kitchener Committee and if required by the Council. 2.0 Background McCallumSather was retained by Walkinshaw Holdings ('client') in September 2022 to complete a scoped Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment report for a proposed development at the Boathouse property. The subject property is owned by the city who will be signing a lease with the operators (client). The proposal includes the following renovations to the Boathouse building: - A new outdoor deck structure in the form of a cantilever addition at the rear of the existing building; - A new primary accessible entrance and ramp at the front of the existing building to improve accessibility; - A new bank of exterior washrooms located east of the existing building & - Enlargement of existing openings and addition of new openings. The proposed renovations to be completed by the operator are required to be approved by the Kitchener Heritage Committee prior to the City Council signing off on the lease between the city and operator. This CHIA report will evaluate the proposed design to determine any possible impacts to the Victoria Park cultural heritage landscape and will be reviewed by City Heritage Staff and the Heritage Committee for their approval. Page 60 of 225 5 of 25 3.0 Description of Historic Place The subject property municipally addressed 57 Jubilee Drive, the 'subject site', in Kitchener, contains the Boathouse building that is a landmark for the community within Victoria Park and Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District. It is a single storey red -brick building that sits along and northeast of the Victoria Park Lake (Figure 2). Queen Victoria Statue and Victoria Park Ice Rink are located north of the subject site, landscaped zones on both east and west with the Victoria Park Lake to its south. 3.1 Victoria Park Victoria Park is located immediately west of downtown Kitchener and bound by Joseph, David, the Canadian National Rail ROW, Devon and Jubilee Drive. The following description is an excerpt on the History of Victoria Park from the City of Kitchener's Cultural Heritage Landscape Data Sheets': 'Victoria Park was developed in 1895-96 as Kitchener's second civic park after Woodside Park. The lands were purchased from Samuel B. Schneider for $6,000. The Park site is shown in the 1894 insurance map as an elongated natural pond centred on Schneider's Creek. The site was described as wetland and probably required drainage and filling to create the Park landscape. The initial capital investment in the Park was a civic debenture of $12,000. The Park was originally designed by J.M. Stuebler, a Kitchener Parks Board member, with the assistance of Buffalo, New York engineer, M. A. Richer. The Park was designed in the Romantic Style. Romanticism was an artistic, literary and intellectual movement that originated in Europe toward the end of the 18th century and influenced landscape design well into the 20th century. Romanticism was a rejection of classical design, opting instead for more natural forms with curvilinear lines and natural compositions. It was not a true restoration of nature, but a manicured, idealized natural landscape inspired by romantic landscape paintings. There was a great emphasis on creating specific views with defined focal points at the end of these views. New York's Central Park (1858) was one of the first public parks constructed in North America to adhere to Romantic landscape concepts. There are many similar parks in Ontario inspired by the Romantic movement including Stratford's Queens Park and Lake Victoria (1911), Niagara Fall's Victoria Park (1888) and High Park in Toronto (1876). Victoria Park was opened to the public on August 27th, 1896. Many of the Park's existing features were added by Bernard Koehler after his appointment as Park Superintendent in 1914. The park features include: a naturalistic layout with open swathes of turf, random specimens and groupings of trees focused on the man- made lake and surrounding the Commons, and, meandering paths connecting park features. Over many years it has contained a variety of architectural and landscape features including: a remnant clock tower from Kitchener's 1924 City Hall, a fine example of statuary commemorating Queen Victoria's reign (installed in the Park in 1911 at a cost of $6,000); Roos Island Bridge (1896); the Courtland Entrance ornamental gates (1930); a 1924 park pavilion (the second, the first was lost to a fire during the First World War), washrooms (1910); a grandstand (demolished); gazebo, boat house and restaurant (1929/1967); peace garden; drinking fountains, and, contemporary features such as bridges, washrooms (2014), parking lots and sculpture. The Park Lake was remediated in 2011 to improve water quality at a cost of $10.1 million.' ' L -OPS -S. Kitchener Cultural Heritage Landscape — Victoria Park - Appendix — 6. December 2014, pp 68. (Retrieved online from: https://www.kitchener.ca/en/ resourcesGeneral/Documents/DSD_PLAN_CHL_Study_Appendix_6_CHL_Data_Sheets.pdf) Page 61 of 225 6 of 25 V 44 h ! ti 4R�FS 44 40 . � r a •'&. I = �s q't'r . wpb i a- .� \ Rt. F 5• Figure 1: Kitchener Cultural Heritage Landscape — Victoria Park (Open Space and Park) - Appendix — 6. Figure 2: Aerial image showing the location of the subject site and the adjacent context. Source: Google Earth Imagery Page 62 of 225 7 of 25 1. Victoria Park Lake 2. Roos Island 3. Swan Island d. Sdneider Island S. Clock Tower 6, The Commons 7. Peace Garden & Park (enrage 8. (ween Victoria Statue 9. Pagoda Winking Fountain 10. Boathouse and Restaurant 11. Roos Island Bridge 12. Bandstand 13. Gazebo 14. Fountain 15. Fountain Bridge 15. Picnic Shelter 17. Food Building 18. Service Building 19. Wading Pool 20. Pavilion 21. Comfort Station 22. Roland Street Bridge 23. Floodgates 24, Entrance Gates 25.7'uhbenahneeyuay Monument 26, Injured Workers' Monument 27. Childress' Playground Figure 3: Victoria Park — Buildings, Monuments and structures, Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District Plan. Prepared by Nicholas Hill, 1996. Retrieved online from: https://www.kitchener.ca/en/resourcesGeneral/Documents/DSD PLAN Heritage Plan Victoria Park.pdf Annotated by mCs to show the subject site. Page 63 of 225 8 of 25 3.2 Boathouse Building The existing Boathouse building was built in 1929 and was originally constructed to store canoes and as a shelter for people putting on their skates. It is a single storey building of brown brick and demonstrates a cottage style roof. It is one of the large buildings along with the Pavilion located within the park. The boathouse building was heavily modified after a fire c.1960S2. Originally when Victoria Park opened in 1896, a boathouse, was built along the David Street shore by Reuben Bowman (Figure 4). It was a 5 -bay building in wood construction which deteriorated overtime from continual exposure to the lake water and was eventually demolished and replaced in 1929 with a 2 -storey brick building (Figure 5) at the north end of the lake. This two-storey brick structure was designed by architect Charles Knetchel. Canoes and rowboats were stored on racks within each end of the building and were rented from its dock. During winters when the canoes were offsite, the two storage areas were used as skate changing rooms — females at the east end and males at the west end. The second floor included dressing rooms and showers for Kitchener's football club. On the north side, he designed modern washrooms that would serve both the park visitors and the boathouse users. r f { Figure 4: The original boathouse building built c.1890s. Source: The Record. Retrieved online from: https://www.therecord.com/life/local-history/2021/08/06/flash- from-the-past-kitcheners-multi-tasking-victoria-park-boathouse.htm l) z Hill, Nicholas. Victoria Park Area Kitchener. May 1996. Retrieved online from: Heritage plan victoria park (kitchener.ca) Page 64 of 225 9 of 25 Figure 5: The 2 -storey boathouse building built in 1929. Source: The Record. Retrieved online from: https://www.therecord.com/life/local-history/2021/08/06/flash- Figure 6: Skating on Victoria Lake in mid 90s. The 2 -storey boathouse building can be seen in the background. Source: The Record. Retrieved online from: https://www.therecord.com/life/local-history/2021/08/06/flash- from-the-past-kitcheners-multi-tasking-victoria-park-boathouse.htm l) Page 65 of 225 10 of 25 A fire in 1967 destroyed the upper storey, the walls and foundations remained firm (Figure 7). It was then the boathouse was redesigned to include a 60's style roof replacing the upper storey. The boathouse building was used for boat rentals, skating (Figure 6) and concession sales until the end of the 201h century. Since its construction, it served as a tea house, a pub and more recently a bar with live music. Figure 7: 1967 fire that destroyed the second storey of the boathouse building. Source: The Record. Retrieved online from: https://www.therecord.com/life/local-history/2021/08/06/flash- from-the-past-kitcheners-multi-tasking-victoria-park-boathouse.htm l) it o fy .T _10-- Figure 8: The existing boathouse building at the subject site with the lake at the rear and the Queen Victoria statue at the top right and mature trees contributing to the streetscape. Source: Google Earth imagery, 2021 Page 66 of 225 11 of 25 4.0 Heritage Value Victoria Park is designated as a public open space through which one can walk and experience both closed and open spaces. Open spaces are defined as comparatively large areas without obstruction across which are views and vistas of distant feature S3. Victoria Park —Character Defining Features: A Victorian era park designed in the Romantic Style with mature trees, original streetscape, a lake, bridges, monuments, and architectural features typical of the periods in which they were constructed4. HISTORICAL INTEGRITY CULTURAL VALUE COMMUNITY VALUE 0 LAND USE - CONTINUITY W DESIGN VALUE - RARENESS ! 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EVENT OR PERSON ELEMENTS ® HISTORIC VALUE -WORK OF l�' LANDMARK - RECOGNIZED 0 NATURAL FEATURES - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, BY COMMUNITY PROMINENT NATURAL ARCHITECT OR OTHER r CUiu1NiEMORATICNV - SITE FEATURES DESIGNER USED FOR CELEBRATIONS 0 NATURAL RELATIONSHIPS - R CONTEXTUAL VALUE •C`' PUBLIC SPACE - USED FOR FEATURES THAT LANDMARK VALUE FREQUENT PUBLIC EVENTS DETERMINE USE ® CONTEXTUAL VALUE - w+CULTURAL TRADITIONS - 22 VIEW THAT REFLECTS IMPORTANT IN DEFINING USED TO EXPRESS LANDSCAPE CHARACTER CHARACTER OF AREA CULTURAL TRADITIONS FROM HISTORIC PHOTOS 1Z CONTEXTUAL VALUE - QUALITY OF LIFE - VALUED ❑ RUIN - HUMAN MADE HISTORICALLY, PHYSICALLY, FOR ITS DAY-TO-DAY REMNANTS FUNCTIONALLY OR VISUALLY IMPACT ON COMMUNITY DESIGNED LANDSCAPES LINKED TO SURROUNDINGS LIFE THAT HAVE RESTORATION Ir' LOCAL HISTORY - CONTRIBUTING TO LOCAL POTENTIAL LORE LL- VISUALLY SIGNIFICANT PHOTOGRAPHED OFTEN Irl GENUS LOCI - SENSE OF PLACE 0 PLANNING - IDENTIFIED THROUGH OTHER PLANNING INITIATIVES Contintx s use since t1to late Excellent example of Victorian era Park and adjoining neighbourhoods 18ON as a public open space; park designed in the Romantic contribute significantly lu original landscape and Style. Has direct associations with Kitchener's civic identity; Fesidents architectural features; mature historically signifrarn penple aril have strong emotional lies to the urban forest; prominent water events. park and the Programmes it offers,. body. Figure 9: Kitchener Cultural Heritage Landscape — Victoria Park (Open Space and Park) — Heritage Value and Character Defining Elements - Appendix — 6. 3 Hill, Nicholas. Distinctive Spaces, Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District Study. 1995. 4 Ibid Page 67 of 225 12 of 25 The fagade is largely symmetrical and contained a variety of fenestration, including flat arched windows. The front of the building connected directly to the street. The location of the building, its scale on the lakeshore and how it was imbedded into the landscape made this building a landmark of Victoria Park. Figure 10: The existing boathouse building at the subject site. Source: Google Earth imagery, 2021 Figure 11: The existing boathouse building at the subject site. Source: Google Earth imagery, 2020 Page 68 of 225 13 of 25 EXISTING GROUND FLOOR q— _ — _ — _ — _ — _ — _ — _ — - — _ — _ — _ s v 4_ E%ISn W-NOWH E EVnncN EXISTING SOUTH ELEVATION Figure 12: As -existing drawings for boathouse building at the subject site. Source: EDGE Architects, 2022 Page 69 of 225 14 of 25 5.0 Description of Proposed Development The proposal includes the following renovations to the Boathouse building: - A new outdoor deck structure in the form of a cantilever addition at the rear of the existing building; - A new entrance ramp at the front of the existing building to improve accessibility; - A new bank of exterior washrooms located east of the existing building & - Enlargement of existing openings and addition of new openings along with a new accessible entrance door. City Staff Deeksha Choudhry, Heritage Planner, City of Kitchener was consulted for their initial comments and feedback during the design development process. As part of the comments provided, it was requested that the following items be considered during the design decision making process for the proposed works: - Provide renderings/visuals for the proposed cantilevered dock not obstructing the lake - Provide a review of the proposed development with the policies and guidelines that have been included in the Plan and make recommendations accordingly - A brief write-up on how the dock will function - Allowing for alternations that are reversible in nature per best Conservation Practices - Materiality for the proposed development The above considerations have been addressed and incorporated into this report — described in the following sub- sections. The following specifications provide a detailed architectural description of the proposed materials and construction details for the following: 5.1 Washroom Addition • Mitrex cladding (with potential for solar integration) - the face of this integrated cladding system is recommended to be a traditional look ie. stone or wood. • Flat roof with single ply membrane and parapet cap • Matching hollow metals doors for washrooms and storage areas • Wood cedar t&g soffit and washroom interiors (to match cedar shake roof of existing) • Durable epoxy coating with grit in washrooms and storage areas for ease of cleaning and safety 5.2 Cantilevered Deck • Steel frame cantilevered structure (over entirety of existing patio space) with max dimensions of 18" above high water level • Composite decking system • 1.07m high surface mounted Glass guards throughout to create maximum visibility of pond and existing structure Page 70 of 225 15 of 25 5.3 New Double Door at the front and rear facade • A new double door accessible entrance is proposed at the front facade of the boathouse building. • The design of the doors includes a transom on top to emulate the design of the existing doors on the front facade. The door of the new washroom addition will be contemporary in design and distinguishable from the existing fabric. Existing doors at the front along the east and west facades are recommended to be brick infilled. The infill brick is recommended to be set slightly back from the face of the existing brick, to show that doors previously existed, and could be re -installed in the future if desired. This follows the conservation practices of reversibility and is recommended. 5.4 New Replacement Windows The existing windows are not original to the boathouse building. These will be replaced with better performing aluminum double hung windows emulating the design of the original windows. 5.5 New Glazing in Existing Building • A folding partition is proposed as part of the rear elevation to enhance 4 season uses and greater accessibility between interior and exterior spaces. The design includes a transom window on top with glazing panels below to maintain and enhance views of the lake from the Boathouse building. 5.6 Exterior Lighting • Replace existing bulb lighting sconces and poles with new efficient led lighting with minimized architectural profile (complimentary with the park) which minimizes light pollution on the neighbourhood while maximizing safety and utility for building uses. 5.7 New Ramp & Signage • A new concrete ramp (maximum 5% slope) with 6" high curbs at grade will be provided for improved accessibility. • A new ground mounted LED Backlit signage 'The Boathouse' letters is proposed infront of the building as part of the landscaping and the new planter bed. 5.8 New Planter Bed • New planter bed acting as a landscape buffer between the walkways and the proposed outdoor terrace. 5.9 Commemorative Plaque A commemorative installation is proposed in the entrance lobby of the Boathouse building. This education intervention will describe the history of the site to the park visitors and future users at the subject site. Page 71 of 225 New signage 'The Boathouse' incorporated as part of the new planter bed New Accessible Planter Bed acting as a Entrance landscape buffer between' the walkways and the Commemorative M� outdoor terrace plaque j VICTORIA PARK I. Axr 16 of 25 New washroom addition (rece sed) �� f�EMMr,SJ�S 471 _ .. Figure 13: Proposed Ground Floor plan for boathouse building at the subject site. Source: EDGE Architects, October 2022 Page 72 of 225 17 of 25 9 Mcw MNIMMI AMI --------------- PROPOSED EAST ELEVATION PROPOSED WEST EL€VAYI ON Figure 14: Proposed Elevations for boathouse building at the subject site. Source: EDGE Architects, October 2022 Page 73 of 225 18 of 25 6.0 Applicable Heritage Planning policies and Conservation guidelines The Boathouse building is subject to several policies and guidelines. The following section outlines the relevant sections of those policies and guidelines and provides responses with regards to the heritage resource and proposed development. 6.1 Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada Section 3: General Standards for Preservation, Rehabilitation and Restorations 1 Conserve the heritage value of an historic place. The proposal maintains the existing footprint of the Do not remove, replace or substantially alter its building. The latter is not proposed to be moved or intact or repairable character defining elements. relocated. Do not move a part of an historic place if its current location is a character -defining element. 2 Conserve changes to an historic place that, over The existing views from Park Street (Jubilee Drive), time, have become character -defining elements Roland Street and David Street will be preserved. in their own right. 3 Conserve heritage value by adopting an The proposal calls for minimum interventions that approach calling for minimal intervention. are required to make the red -brick building code compliant ensuring health and safety of its occupants and add support services which would help engage with the community more fully. 4 Recognize each historic place as a physical The proposed alterations and additions are record of its time, place and use. Do not create a contemporary in design and distinguishable from false sense of historical development by adding the existing building and adjacent fabric. elements from other historic places or other properties, or by combining features of the same property that never coexisted. 5 Find a use for an historic place that requires The former use of the Boathouse building is minimal or no change to its character -defining maintained. It will continue to be used as a elements restaurant/ event space that will bring in more people from the community and promote economic vitalization of the Victoria Park which aligns with the HCD goals for this cultural landscape. 6 Protect and, if necessary, stabilize an historic With proper stabilization and monitoring place until any subsequent intervention is throughout all phases of the project, there should undertaken. Protect and preserve archaeological be no impact on the integrity of the existing resources in place. Where there is potential for building. As a precaution, vibration monitoring and disturbing archaeological resources, take regular inspections should take place prior to, 5 Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, pp 21-23. Retrieved online from: 81468-parks-s+e-ene-web2.Pdf (historicplaces.ca) Page 74 of 225 19 of 25 Additional Standards Relating to Rehabilitation 10 mitigation measures to limit damage and loss of during and post construction. If any unexpected information. situation or damage does occur, a discussion with are too severely deteriorated to repair, and a qualified professional should occur prior to any where sufficient physical evidence exists, replace decisions being made. The design of the them with new elements that match the forms, cantilevered patio is intended to have no impact to materials and detailing of sound versions of the the water and waters edge. 7 Evaluate the existing condition of character- No character -defining elements are negatively defining elements to determine the appropriate affected as no existing views are impacted and intervention needed. Use the gentlest means connected pathways around the facility remain. possible for any intervention. Respect heritage 11 value when undertaking an intervention. The proposed alterations and the washroom 8 Maintain character -defining elements on an The Victoria Park is an excellent example of a ongoing basis. Repair character -defining Victorian era park designed in the Romantic style. elements by reinforcing their materials using Per the guidelines provided within the Victoria Park recognized conservation methods. Replace in HCD Plan, the sequence along Park Road in both kind any extensively deteriorated or missing directions including views to the Commons and lake parts of character -defining elements, where and views from David, Roland should be considered there are surviving prototypes to be the Park's visual edge. The proposed alterations do not affect the visual aesthetics negatively. 9 Make any intervention needed to preserve Please refer to comment above. Detailed drawings character -defining elements physically and have been prepared which will serve as visually compatible with the historic place and documentary evidence (Appendix A). identifiable on close inspection. Document any intervention for future reference. Additional Standards Relating to Rehabilitation 10 Repair rather than replace character -defining The new addition will be non -imposing in scale. The elements. Where character -defining elements ramp design will be simple with a low height curb are too severely deteriorated to repair, and with a maximum slope of 5%. The terrace railing will where sufficient physical evidence exists, replace be glass to ensure transparency and minimal impact them with new elements that match the forms, on exiting views. materials and detailing of sound versions of the same elements. Where there is insufficient The new windows and doors will emulate the design physical evidence, make the form, material and and proportions of the existing openings. detailing of the new elements compatible with the character of the historic place. 11 Conserve the heritage value and character- The proposed alterations and the washroom defining elements when creating any new addition will alter the historic facade of the existing additions to an historic place or any related new red -brick building however no heritage attributes construction. Make the new work physically and will be impacted adversely as the new addition will Page 75 of 225 20 of 25 Section 4.3 Guidelines for Buildings Section 4.3.1 Exterior Form' Accessibility Considerations 18 visually compatible with, subordinate to and not be imposing in scale, will employ contemporary distinguishable from the historic place. materials and the new ramp will provide exterior form of the historic building. For accessibility which is a positive impact. The example, introducing a gently sloped walkway proposed works will be distinguishable from the old instead of a constructed ramp with handrails in fabric and are reversible in nature. 12 Create any new additions or related new The proposed works will be distinguishable from the construction so that the essential form and old fabric and are reversible in nature. 19 integrity of an historic place will not be impaired The proposed ramp addition does not alter the if the new work is removed in the future. existing visual relationships that are critical to this Section 4.3 Guidelines for Buildings Section 4.3.1 Exterior Form' Accessibility Considerations 18 Finding solutions to meet accessibility Understanding and considering the existing site requirements that are compatible with the constraints, a new ramp is proposed that will lead to exterior form of the historic building. For the new primary entrance. The proposal does not example, introducing a gently sloped walkway alter the building's exterior radically. The new ramp instead of a constructed ramp with handrails in curb is proposed to be 6" high with a 5% slope on front of an historic building. making it non -imposing and with minimal visual impacts. 19 Working with accessibility and conservation The proposed ramp addition does not alter the specialists and users to determine the most existing visual relationships that are critical to this appropriate solution to accessibility issues with cultural landscape. The proposed elements will not the least impact on the character -defining visually compete with the existing overall aesthetic. elements and overall heritage value of the historic building. ' Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, pp 132. Retrieved online from: 81468-parks-s+e-ene-web2.pdf (historicplaces.ca) Page 76 of 225 21 of 25 The subject site is within a cultural landscape. The following guidelines from Section 4.1 Guidelines for Cultural Landscapes, including heritage districts apply: Section 4.1 General Guidelines for Preservation, Rehabilitation and Restoration' 1 Understanding land use and how it contributes The proposal maintains the former use of the to the heritage value of the cultural landscape. property. The boathouse will be used as an event and restaurant space. 5 Protecting and maintaining past links connecting The proposed alterations do not alter the existing archaeological sites, such as roads, trails, paths visual relationships. The proposed elements will not and visual relationships. visually compete with the existing overall aesthetic. Replacing in kind extensively deteriorated or The proposed alterations and the washroom 7 missing parts of a feature that support a land use addition will alter the historic facade of the existing where there are surviving prototypes. red -brick building however no heritage attributes will be impacted adversely as the new addition will not be imposing in scale, will employ contemporary materials and the new ramp will provide accessibility which is a positive impact. The proposed works will be distinguishable from the old fabric and are reversible in nature. 8 Documenting all interventions that affect the Detailed drawings have been prepared which will land use and ensuring that this documentation serve as documentary evidence (Appendix A). will be available to those responsible for future interventions Additions or Alterations to a Cultural landscape 12 Designing a new feature when required by a new use that is compatible with the past or continuing land use. For example, building a visitor access road along the margin of a field and woodlot in an historic farm site, so that both can continue to function. The new washroom addition will not be imposing in scale, will employ contemporary materials and the new ramp at the front of the building will improve accessibility which is a positive impact. A waterfront terrace will help maintain continuous use of the property. This is recommended by the HCD Plan. The proposed works will be distinguishable from the old fabric and are reversible in nature. The view to the Victoria Park Lake will be maintained as view from Jubilee Drive, Roland Street and Park Street. ' Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, pp 52. Retrieved online from: 81468-parks-s+e-ene-web2.Pdf (historicplaces.ca) Page 77 of 225 22 of 25 The proposed development will help revitalize the Victoria Park by acknowledging the strengths of the existing building. By continuing its use as a contemporary commercial space, it guarantees the building will continue to contribute to the cultural heritage landscape and thrive as an active, prominent building for the community. Given that the Heritage Conservation District Plan is focussed on Building Conservation and maintenance while we are looking at rehabilitation, guidelines for Doors and Windows have been referenced from the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada for the proposed development. Section 4.3.5: Windows, Doors and Storefronts$ 20 Designing and installing new windows, doors or The existing windows and doors are not original storefronts required by a new use on non- historic. The proposed new windows and doors will character -defining elevations in a manner that is be compatible with the building's style and compatible with the building's style, era and character. character 6.2 Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District Plan 2.3 Victoria Park Policies and Guidelines applicable to the proposed development are as follows: Buildings, New buildings and monuments shall build on It is recommended that natural materials that Monuments the tradition of hand craftsmanship, natural visually blend in the landscape in the terrace and materials and a visual blend with the landscape. be used for the proposed development. Structures Artificial materials and treatments such as The proposed composite decking should pressure -treated lumber, plastic and pre -cast visual reference wood. concrete shall be strongly discouraged. Boathouse The following intermittent vistas in the Park The existing views to and from Park Street Landscape should be conserved and (Jubilee Drive), Roland Street and David Guidelines enhanced: Street will be preserved. • The sequence along the Park Road in both directions, including views to the Commons and lake. • Views from David Street and Roland Street to the Commons and Victoria Park lake 8 Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, pp 157. Retrieved online from: 81468-parks-s+e-ene-web2.pdf (historicplaces.ca) Page 78 of 225 Lake Victoria The Park Road Suggested improvements to the Boathouse include the removal orad the timber retaining walls and paving to he replaced by a far simpler landscape that blends into the broader park character. This landscape would include a new waterfront terrace and grass with low -storey plantings around the Beathnuse and up to the edge of the Park Read. Figure 15: The Boathouse building — Landscape Guidelines Source: Victoria Park Heritage Conservation Plan prepared by Nicholas Hill, 1996 23 of 25 Page 79 of 225 24 of 25 7.0 Conclusion The proposed development takes cues from the historic cultural landscape and is expressed through the following interventions: • The proposed development preserves the original historic use of the Boathouse building; • The proposal maintains the existing building footprint which is a positive ecological impact; • The proposed accessible outdoor terrace would enhance community engagement and promote health and well being for residents and potentially act as a destination for the community. • Addition of a new washroom will act as an added amenity for the visitors will be a positive impact. The washroom addition is proposed to step back from the front facade of the existing boathouse which will ensure minimal visual impacts; • The east facade of the proposed washroom block will incorporate blank panels that would act as a 'Blank canvas' for community engagement and public art; • The proposed front entrance ramp improves accessibility; • The proposal creates a more natural and prominent front entrance point that works well with the symmetrical balanced facade; • Proposed enlargement of the existing rear facade openings will offer a new view from the Boathouse, this creates a middle ground to the existing foreground and the lake in the background. This is a positive impact. • Use of natural materials like wood in the proposed washroom addition for the soffit and interior cladding; • Replacing concrete paving with grass (low-mid height planting up to the edge of Jubilee Road) to provide a buffer between the walkways and the proposed deck railing; • The proposed washroom additions and alterations do not negatively impact existing views to the Lake and the commons from David Street, Roland Street and Park Street (Jubilee Drive); • Re -introduction of commercial and retail functions have been made that were vital to the historic success of the area. • A commemorative installation is recommended to be proposed. This education intervention will describe the history of the site to the park visitors and future users at the subject site. The proposed development supports economic revitalization of the district and creates opportunities for more people to enjoy this beautiful historic site and is thus supported by this study. Sincerely, Drew Hauser Director of Design & Business Development Hons. Vis. Arts, B.Arch., OAA, FRAIC, AIA, CAHP Kanika Kaushal Heritage Specialist B. Arch., M. Arch, Intern Architect, CAHP Intern, APT, MRAIC Page 80 of 225 25 of 25 8.0 Appendices Appendix A: Canada's Historic Places 2010 Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. Second Addition. Canada's Historic Places, Ottawa. Electronic Document: https://www.historicplaces.ca/media/18072/81468-parks-s+g- eng-web2.pdf City of Kitchener: 2014 Kitchener Cultural Heritage Landscape — Victoria Park - Appendix — 6. December 2014, pp 68. (Retrieved online from: https://www.kitchener.ca/en/ resourcesGeneral/Documents/DSD_PLAN_CH L_Study_Appendix_6_CH L_Data_Sheets. pdf) 1996 Hill, Nicholas. Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District Plan. Retrieved online from: https://www.kitchener.ca/en/resourcesGeneral/Documents/DSD PLAN Heritage Plan Victoria Park.pdf 1995 Hill, Nicholas. 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