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Home My WebLink AboutDSD-2024-345 -Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-014, 103 Lorne Crescent, Demolish Detached One Car-Garage and ConstructionStaff Report Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: August 6, 2024 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Kirsten Hoekstra, Student Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7078 Michelle Drake, Senior Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7839 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9 DATE OF REPORT: July 15, 2024 REPORT NO.: DSD -2024-345 SUBJECT: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-014 - 103 Lorne Crescent - Demolition and new construction RECOMMENDATION: That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-014 be approved to permit the demolition of a detached one car -garage and construction of a new shed on the property municipally addressed as 103 Lorne Crescent, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to present Heritage Planning staff's recommendation for the proposed demolition of a detached one -car garage and construction of a new shed at the same location, at the subject property municipally addressed as 103 Lorne Crescent. • The key finding of this report is that the demolition of the detached one -car garage and the construction of a new shed at the same location will not negatively impact the heritage attributes of the subject property, the Lorne Crescent streetscape, or the St. Mary's Heritage Conservation District. Note that according to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the demolition of any building or structure, or part thereof, on the property requires Council approval. • There are no financial implications associated with this report. • Community engagement included consultation with the City's Heritage Kitchener committee. • This report supports the delivery of core services. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 78 of 454 BACKGROUND: The Development Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA- 2024-V-014 seeking permission to demolish a detached one -car garage and construct a new shed, at the subject property municipally addressed as 103 Lorne Crescent. Veterans Park U 5!� Figure 1. Location of the subject property municipally addressed as 103 Lorne Crescent The subject property is located within the St. Mary's Heritage Conservation District (SMHCD), which is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. The SMHCD Plan indicates that the construction of any storage sheds and the demolition of a building or structure within the designated district requires a Heritage Permit Application. Furthermore, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act requires a property owner to obtain approval from Council to demolish or remove any building or structure, or part thereof. REPORT: The subject property is located on the east side of Lorne Crescent between Delaware Avenue and Seneca Drive, within the St. Mary's Heritage Conservation District (SMHCD). The building was constructed circa 1946 in the Victory Housing architectural style. The detached one -car garage was built circa 1948. The garage is one storey in height and is set back from the house at the rear of the property. Proposed Demolition Section 1.4 of the SMHCD Plan has four (4) policies that indicate the core heritage conservation principals of the district. One of these policies speaks to the demolition of heritage structures in the district: The existing residential building stock of Veteran housing Page 79 of 454 is considered to be of heritage interest. These policies do not address the demolition of non-residential buildings. Figure 2: Front elevation of detached one -car garage The applicant is proposing to demolish the detached one -car garage in the rear of the property due to structural damage from the growth of a large maple tree located behind the garage. The tree has grown into a corner of the garage causing it to shift and lean to the left. Extensive repairs, possibly rebuilding the garage, would be required to return the garage to its original state. A repaired or new garage would continue to be impacted by the growth of the maple tree. The applicant has indicated that following demolition, gravel will be laid at the location where the garage was removed, and that the maple tree will be retained. Figure I Right side elevation of garage demonstrating extensive tree growth and damage Page 80 of 454 Figure 4: Right side elevation of garage illustrating the distance between the maple tree and the garage Figure 5: Branches protruding from the corner of the garage Proposed Exterior Addition (New Shed) Section 4.4.1 of the SMHCD Plan speaks to the traditional materials that are encouraged to be used for new construction: Wall materials for use in new construction are encouraged to be wood cladding (either as clapboard or shingles). Limited use or small Page 81 of 454 areas of synthetic cladding may be permitted on secondary facades or when used with traditional materials on principal facades. Use of concrete or synthetic masonry units or brick while unlikely, could be used. Additionally, Section 2.4.1 of the SMHCD Plan speaks to the design considerations for garages and ancillary structures: Garages and ancillary structures are best located behind the main fagade and should be located in traditional areas for these functions, usually towards the rear of the lot. The applicant is proposing to construct a new shed generally in same location as the detached garage, but away from the maple tree. The shed will be located behind the main fagade in the traditional location used for these structures as seen throughout Lorne Crescent and the broader SMHCD. The dimensions of the proposed shed will be 8'x10' or 10'x10'. As the size of the shed will be less than 108 square feet, a building permit to construct/place the new shed will not be required. The applicant has advised staff that the shed will not be permanent but a movable pre -constructed shed that they will be placing at the original location of the garage. The applicant has also indicated that the proposed shed will have wood siding and be painted either white or grey. Heritage Planning Staff Comments In reviewing the merits of this application, Heritage Planning Staff note the following: - The subject property is located within the St. Mary's Heritage Conservation District and therefore designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act; - The garage is in poor condition. No changes or alternations to the historic residential building will occur through the demolition of the garage; - The proposed new shed will not be greater in mass or scale than the historic residential building; - The proposal is in keeping with the St. Mary's Heritage Conservation District Plan policies for demolition, garages and the construction of storage sheds; and, - The proposal will not detract from the character of the property, the integrity of the Lorne Crescent streetscape, nor the St. Mary's Heritage Conservation District. In accordance with the Heritage Permit Application form, the approval of any application under the Ontario Heritage Act shall not be a waiver of any of the provisions of any by-law of the City of Kitchener or legislation, including, but not limited to, the requirements of the Ontario Building Code and Zoning By-law. In this regard, staff confirm that a Building Permit is required to demolish the detached garage. 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. Page 82 of 454 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 has been consulted regarding the Heritage Permit Application. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • Ontario Heritage Act, 2022 APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-014 Page 83 of 454 2024 Page 7 of 10 HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Development & Housing Approvals * 200 King Street West, 6'h Floor Kitchener ON N2G 4V6 519-741-2426; planning@kitchener.ca STAFF USE ONLY Date Received: Accepted By: PART B: HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM 1. NATURE OF APPLICATION ❑ Exterior ❑ Interior ❑ Signage Demolition ❑ New Construction ❑ Alteration Application Number: j H PA - ❑ Relocation 2. SUBJECT PROPERTY Municipal Address: A -b r-ne-. Legal Description (if know): tiaM aY�C Building/Structure Type: ' Residential El Commercial El Industrial El Institutional ,rx e Heritage Designation: ❑ Part IV (Individual) 2 Part V (Heritage Conservation District) Is the property subject to a Heritage Easement or Agreement? e'Yes ❑ No 3. PROP Name Addre City/P Phone Email: 4. AGENT (if applicable) Name: Company:. _ Address: City/Province/Postal Code: Phone: Email: Working together • Growing thoughtfully • Building community 2024 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. n i �i tri CO- 0-n e. — Ca, r' ad ra 9G ?. u _ L. s r 6. REVIEW OF CITY OF KITCHENER HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Describe why it is necessary to undertake the proposed work:: a. a,ca Describe how the proposal is consistent wit¢f the Part IV individual designating by-law or the Part V Heritage Conservation District Plan: Describe how the proposal is consistent with Parks Canada's Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (www.historicglaces. ca/en/paces/st��andar/ds-normes..asp x): h S lIli��, �� I.U1 11 h c, /?/I�i �aAr_� 4L A %-,4-Y-;C _ / t& -Ix_- ;• 7. PROPOSED WORKS } a) Expected start date: r c ��Ir Expected completio date: ` b) Have you discussed this work with Heritage Planning Staff? Zes ❑ No - If yes, who did you speak to? 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 No e) Other related Building or Planning applications: Application number il { Working together • Growing thoughtfully • Building community 2024 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: L" �, r, 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: / We, hereby authorize Signature of Owner/Agent: owner of the land that is subject of this application, Date: Signature of Owner/Agent: Date: to act on my/ our behalf in this regard. The personal information on this form is collected under the legal authority of Section 33(2), Section 42(2), and Section 42(2.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act. The information will be used for the purposes of administering the Heritage Permit Application and ensuring appropriate service of notice of receipt under Section 33(3) and Section 42(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act. If you have any questions about this collection of personal information, please contact the Manager of Corporate Records, Legislated Services Division, City of Kitchener (519-741-2769). Working together • Growing thoughtfully * Building community 2024 STAFF USE ONLY Application Number: Application Received: Application Complete: Notice of Receipt: _ Notice of Decision: - 90 -Day Expiry Date: PROCESS: Page 10 of 10 ❑ Heritage Planning Staff:, ❑ Heritage Kitchener: ❑ Council: Working together • Growing thoughtfully • Building community FW: Garage Pictures From: 16: [)oie€ Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 01:33 p.m. EDT I don't have a printer at home. Would you mind printing these pictures for me to send in to the historical committee to get a demolition permit. 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SUBJECT PROPERTY / Municipal Address: s Legal Description (if know),: ,, Building/Structure Type: L�'] Residential ❑ Commercial El Industrial El Institutional Heritage Designation: ElU Part IV (Individual) Part V (Heritage Conservation District) Is the property subject to a Heritage Easement or Agreement? ❑ Yes ❑ No 3. PROP Name: Ad Cit Ph Err 4. AGENT (if applicable) Name: Company: Address: City/Province/Postal Code:_ Phone: Email: Working together . Growing thoughtfully • Building community 2024 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 - (a -4-e_ r J 2 mo 1 4 1 11 d -r aa,r-o-.9 e� AUl1tq a stela as rd ey, S hey n `f I~e SQ '/0cj rL h tu �- 1 e 6. REVIEW OF CITY OF KITCHENER HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Describe why it is necessary to undertake the proposed work: S k eJ cL) %(1 -be u -S Lf, GX , Describe how the proposal is consistent with the Part IV individual designating by-law or the Part V Heritage Conservation District Plan:1w-v- Describe how the proposal is consistent with Parks Canada's Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (www.historicl)laces.ca/en/pages/standards-normes.aspx): 7. PROPOSED WORKS a) Expected start date: c►ti'_ -� Expected conipletin date: b) Have you discussed this work with Heritage Planning Staff? ❑ Yes ❑ No - If yes, who did you speak to? 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 01N o tee I` � e) Other related Building or Planning applications: Application number/ je-mo <<71: 4 LP- J 0- Fa�94_ Working together + Growing thoughtfully a Building community 2024 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/Agen Date: Signature of Owner/Agent: Date: 9. AUTHORIZATION If this application is being made by an agent on behalf of the property owner, the following authorization must be completed: I / We, . owner of the land that is subject of this application, hereby authorize Signature of Owner/Age Date: Signature of Owner/Agent: Date: to act on my/ our behalf in this regard. The personal information on this form is collected under the legal authority of Section 33(2), Section 42(2), and Section 42(2.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act. The information will be used for the purposes of administering the Heritage Permit Application and ensuring appropriate service of notice of receipt under Section 33(3) and Section 42(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act. If you have any questions about this collection of personal information, please contact the Manager of Corporate Records, Legislated Services Division, City of Kitchener (519-741-2769). Working together • Growing thoughtfully . Building community 2024 STAFF USE ONLY Application Number: Application Received:,_ Application Complete: Notice of Receipt: Notice of Decision: 90 -Day Expiry Date:__ PROCESS: ❑ Heritage Planning Staff: ❑ Heritage Kitchener: _ ❑ Council: Working together • Crowing thoughtfully • Building community Page 10 of 10 . I - I. -k�- - FW: From: To: Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 01:40 p.m. EDT Also need to print these pictures please. 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