HomeMy WebLinkAboutHeritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-020, 466 Queen Street South (Joesph Schneider Haus) New Window Opening and New Wood Windows on 1987 Gallery AdditionStaff Report
Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca
REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener
DATE OF MEETING: October 1, 2024
SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals,
519-741-2200 ext. 7070
PREPARED BY: Michelle Drake, Senior Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7839
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9
DATE OF REPORT: September 9, 2024
REPORT NO.: DSD -2024-418
SUBJECT: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-020
466 Queen Street South (Joseph Schneider Haus)
New Window Opening and
New Wood Windows on 1987 Gallery Addition
RECOMMENDATION:
That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2024-V-020 be approved to permit the installation of one new window opening
and two new wood windows on the 1987 gallery addition to the rear of the Joseph
Schneider Haus on the property municipally addressed as 466 Queen Street South,
in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application,
subject to the following condition:
1. That the final building permit drawings be reviewed, and heritage clearance
provided by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of a building permit.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
The purpose of this report is to present Heritage Planning staff's recommendation for
the proposed installation of one new window opening and two new wood windows on
the 1987 gallery addition to the rear of the Joseph Schneider Haus at the subject
property municipally addressed as 466 Queen Street South.
The key finding of this report is that the installation of one new window opening and
two new wood windows will not negatively impact the heritage attributes of the subject
property, the Queen Street South streetscape, or the Victoria Park Area 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.
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BACKGROUND:
The Development Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA-
2024-V-020 seeking permission to install one new window opening and two new wood
windows on the 1987 gallery addition to the rear of the Joseph Schneider Haus at the
subject property municipally addressed as 466 Queen Street South.
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Figure 1. Location Map
The subject property is located within the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District
(VPAHCD), which is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. The subject
property is identified as a Group `A' building in the VPAHCD. In the VPAHCD Study, it was
noted as "Kitchener's most historic building." The circa 1816 building is described as, "A 2 -
storey Mennonite Georgian style frame side -gabled farmhouse with full -width verandah and
later rear additions to accommodate its museum functions. Enclosed by a picket fence, it is
an outstanding example of conservation." The VPAHCD Plan indicates that major work
requires a Heritage Permit Application. The installation of one new window opening and two
new wood windows on the 1987 gallery addition located to the rear of the Joseph Schneider
Haus is considered major work.
The subject property is also a National Historic Site that operates as a museum owned by the
Region of Waterloo. The National Historic Site status is only a commemorative status, and it
does not provide statutory protection.
REPORT:
The subject property is located on the west side of Queen Street South between Courtland
Avenue East and Schneider Avenue, within the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation
District (VPAHCD). The original Joseph Schneider Haus was constructed circa 1816 in the
Mennonite Georgian architectural style while the gallery addition was constructed in 1987.
In 2009, Council approved the Development and Technical Services DTS-09-143 staff
report which identified the subject property as a property of very high cultural heritage
value or interest (Group A).
The applicant is proposing to install one new window opening and two new wood windows
on the 1987 gallery addition located to the rear of the Joseph Schneider Haus. The
VPAHCD Plan indicates that major work requires a Heritage Permit Application (HPA),
notes that work that irreversibly changes the building's historic fabric is considered major
work, and identifies increasing the window profile and sizes as an example of irreversible
changes considered major work requiring a HPA.
Figure 2. Location of New Window Openings and New Wood Windows
The VPAHCD Plan outlines building conservation guidelines for windows. These
guidelines note that 1. "The position, shape and design of windows establish the historic
style and character of a building. " And 2. "The Georgian style window is the earliest style
and usually consists of six over six sash within a wood frame." The proposed new window
opening will be four (4) feet high by six (6) feet wide located two (2) feet about the finished
floor level. The proposed new wood windows will be paired with each individual window
being four (4) feet high by three (3) feet wide. The proposed new wood windows will match
the existing windows of the 1987 gallery addition in terms of colour (white) and design (6/6
single hung window).
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Figure 3. Design Detail for New Window Opening and New Wood Windows
The Federal "Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada"
and the "Province's Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Built Heritage
Properties" both address conservation principles and standards related to designing
additions and alterations to be distinguishable/identifiable from the cultural heritage
resource and its heritage attributes. These documents did not exist when the 1987 gallery
addition was built; however, thought was given to developing a physically and visually
compatible addition in terms of location, massing, architecture, materials, and design
details. Further, in the past, the mission/vision for the Joseph Schneider Haus focused on
restoring, rehabilitating, and interpreting the property to the year 1856. As a result of the
aforementioned information, it is the opinion of Heritage Planning staff that the new
window opening, and the two new wood windows do not need to be distinguishable from
old because in this case "old" refers to a non -original 1987 gallery addition where the
proposed new window opening, and the proposed new wood windows will match those of
the 1987 gallery addition.
In reviewing the merits of this application, Heritage Planning Staff note the following:
• The subject property is located within the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation
District and therefore designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act;
• For several decades, the mission/vision for the Joseph Schneider Haus focused on
restoring, rehabilitating, and interpreting the property to the year 1856:
o The 1987 gallery addition was built prior to the passing of the 1996
designating by-law for the VPAHCD and was guided by the mission/vision;
o The Federal "Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic
Places in Canada" did not exist when the 1987 gallery addition was built;
o The Province's "Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Built
Heritage Properties" did not exist when the 1987 gallery addition was built;
o The proposal to install a new window opening and new wood windows will
match the existing window openings and the existing windows of the 1987
gallery addition;
• The proposal is in keeping with the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation
District Plan building conservation guidelines for windows; and,
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Figure 3. Design Detail for New Window Opening and New Wood Windows
The Federal "Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada"
and the "Province's Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Built Heritage
Properties" both address conservation principles and standards related to designing
additions and alterations to be distinguishable/identifiable from the cultural heritage
resource and its heritage attributes. These documents did not exist when the 1987 gallery
addition was built; however, thought was given to developing a physically and visually
compatible addition in terms of location, massing, architecture, materials, and design
details. Further, in the past, the mission/vision for the Joseph Schneider Haus focused on
restoring, rehabilitating, and interpreting the property to the year 1856. As a result of the
aforementioned information, it is the opinion of Heritage Planning staff that the new
window opening, and the two new wood windows do not need to be distinguishable from
old because in this case "old" refers to a non -original 1987 gallery addition where the
proposed new window opening, and the proposed new wood windows will match those of
the 1987 gallery addition.
In reviewing the merits of this application, Heritage Planning Staff note the following:
• The subject property is located within the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation
District and therefore designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act;
• For several decades, the mission/vision for the Joseph Schneider Haus focused on
restoring, rehabilitating, and interpreting the property to the year 1856:
o The 1987 gallery addition was built prior to the passing of the 1996
designating by-law for the VPAHCD and was guided by the mission/vision;
o The Federal "Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic
Places in Canada" did not exist when the 1987 gallery addition was built;
o The Province's "Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Built
Heritage Properties" did not exist when the 1987 gallery addition was built;
o The proposal to install a new window opening and new wood windows will
match the existing window openings and the existing windows of the 1987
gallery addition;
• The proposal is in keeping with the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation
District Plan building conservation guidelines for windows; and,
The proposal will not detract from the character of the property, the integrity of the
Queen Street South streetscape, nor the Victoria Park Area 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 install a new window opening.
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 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-020
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HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION &
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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MNER Kitchener ON N2G 4V6
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PART A: SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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The following requirements are designed to assist applicants in submitting sufficient information in order thal
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(a)kitchener.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
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• Repointing of brick
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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.
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Samples
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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.
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Submission Deadlines
2024 Heritage Kitchener Meeting Dates
November 24, 2023
January 9, 2024
December 29, 2023
February 6, 2024
January 26, 2024
March 5, 2024
February 23, 2024
April 2, 2024
March 29, 2024
May 7, 2024
April 26, 2024
June 4, 2024
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No July Meeting
June 28, 2024
August 61 2024
July 26, 2024
September 3, 2024
August 23, 2024
October 1, 2024
September 27, 2024
November 5, 2024
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No December Meeting
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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:
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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
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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.
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HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION &
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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MNER Kitchener ON N2G 4V6
519-741-2426; plan ning@kitchener.ca
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Date Received: Accepted By: Application Number:
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PART B: HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
1. NATURE OF APPLICATION
❑ Exterior
❑ Demolition
2. SUBJECT PROPERTY
Municipal Address:
❑ Interior ❑ Signage
❑ New Construction ® Alteration
466 Queen Street S., Kitchener, ON, N2G 1W7
Legal Description (if know): Schneider Haus National Historic Site
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❑ Relocation
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: Stephen Key, Region of Waterloo
Address: 150 Frederick Street
City/Province/Postal Code: Kitchener, Ontario, N2H 21-9
Phone: 226-749-0113
Email: skey@regionofwaterloo.ca
4. AGENT (if applicable)
Name: Kelvin Lugo
Company: Greystone Design Inc.
Address: 156 King Street, East
City/Province/Postal Code: Cambridge, ON, N3H 3M4
Phone: 519-896-1010
Email: kelvin.lugo@greystoneinc.ca
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5. WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
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Provide a written description of the project including any conservation methods proposed. Provide such detail
as materials to be used, measurements, paint colours, decorative details, whether any original building fabric
is to be removed or replaced, etc. Use additional pages as required. Please refer to the City of Kitchener
Heritage Permit Application Submission Guidelines for further direction.
See attached document
6. REVIEW OF CITY OF KITCHENER HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Describe why it is necessary to undertake the proposed work:
See attached document
Describe how the proposal is consistent with the Part IV individual designating by-law or the Part V Heritage
Conservation District Plan:
See attached document
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):
See attached document
7. PROPOSED WORKS
Sept, 2024 October, 2024
a) Expected start date: Expected completion date:
b) Have you discussed this work with Heritage Planning Staff? M Yes ❑ No
- If yes, who did you speak to? Michelle Drake
c) Have you discussed this work with Building Division Staff?
- If yes, who did you speak to? Jennifer Young
® Yes ❑ No
d) Have you applied for a Building Permit for this work? ® Yes ❑ No
e) Other related Building or Planning applications
Application number,
#24 119399
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8. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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The undersigned acknowledges that all of the statements contained in documents filed in support of this
application shall be deemed part of this application. The undersigned acknowledges that receipt of this
application by the City of Kitchener - Planning Division does not guarantee it to be a `complete' application.
The undersigned acknowledges that the Council of the City of Kitchener shall determine whether the
information submitted forms a complete application. Further review of the application will be undertaken and
the owner or agent may be contacted to provide additional information and/or resolve any discrepancies or
issues with the application as submitted. Once the application is deemed to be fully complete, the application
will be processed and, if necessary, scheduled for the next available Heritage Kitchener committee and
Council meeting. Submission of this application constitutes consent for authorized municipal staff to enter
upon the subject property for the purpose of conducting site visits, including taking photographs, which are
necessary for the evaluation of this application. The undersigned acknowledges that where an agent has
been identified, the municipality is authorized but not required to contact this person in lieu of the owner and
this person is authorized to act on behalf of the owner for all matters respecting the application. The
undersigned agrees that the proposed work shall be done in accordance with this application and
understands that the approval of this application under the Ontario Heritage Act shall not be a waiver of any
of the provisions of any by-law of the City of Kitchener or legislation including but not limited to the
requirements of the Building Code and the Zoning By-law. The undersigned acknowledges that in the event
this application is approved, any departure from the conditions imposed by the Council of the City of Kitchener
or from the plans or specifications approved by the Council of the City of Kitchener is prohibited and could
result in a fine being imposed or imprisonment as provided for under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Signature of Owner/Agent: �� K Date: Aug 22, 2024
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, Stephen Key, Region of Waterloo owner of the land that is subject of this application,
hereby authorize Greystone inc to act on my / our behalf in this regard.
Signature of Owner/Agent: Date: Aug 22, 2024
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).
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Application Received:
Application Complete:
Notice of Receipt:
Notice of Decision:
90 -Day Expiry Date:
PROCESS:
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❑ Heritage Kitchener:
❑ Council:
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G Greystone
Cambridge
Toronto
Edmonton
154 King St. East
522 Mount Pleasant
12227 107 Ave, Unit 200
Cambridge, ON N3H 3M4
Road, Suite 200
Edmonton, AB T5M 1Y9
T: (519) 896-1010
Toronto, ON M4S 2M3
T: (780) 652-1648
info@greystoneinc.ca.
T: (416) 440-0058
www.g reystonei nc.ca
August 22, 2024
Schneider Haus National Historic Site
466 Queen Street South
Kitchener, Ontario,
N2G 1W7
Attn.: Development & Housing Approvals
Heritage Permit Application & Submission
200 King Street West, 6t" Floor
Kitchener, Ontario
N2G 4V6
To whom it may concern,
This letter is in additional submission to the noted Heritage Permit Application & Submission
Requirements dated August 23rd, 2024 on the above noted project. Our response for each of
the items is as follows:
ITEM #5
WRITTEN DESCRIPTION'
Provide a written description of the project, including any conservation methods
proposed. Provide such detail as materials to be used, measurements, paint colours,
decorative details, whether any original building fabric is to be removed or replaced,
etc. Use additional pages as required. Please refer to the City of Kitchener Heritage
Permit Application Submission Guidelines for further direction.
Comment:
The proposed work involves alteration to the existing Schneider Haus National Historic Site. The
proposed alteration includes partial removal of the existing exterior wall in order to satisfy a
new opening for provided window. This alteration is designed to retain all existing physical
elements of the building and match existing window characteristics and colour selection.
The proposed work is comprised of demolition and installation including:
• Remove existing portion of exterior non -load bearing wall with rough opening size of (4'-
0"H and 6'-0"W at 2'-0" above finished floor).
• Maintain existing power outlet below.
• Dispose of existing construction & existing materials.
• Patch and repair adjacent walls to match existing construction and exterior finish
• Patch and repair any damaged floor and ceiling to match existing construction.
• Place new 3'-0"W x 4'-0"H single hung window mounted at 2'-0" from finished floor.
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• Place new window frame on interior side of building.
• Wall to be re -painted after window installation.
• Spray foam to fill necessary gaps.
• Place new flashing to the rough opening on the exterior with new sill, jamb and Blueskin
type membrane to tie into air barrier.
• Exterior trim colour to match existing window trims throughout the building.
The proposed construction of the window assembly wall will be as followed
• Existing top and bottom plate within the wall assembly to remain.
• Cut into existing 2x6 wood studs and toe nail into new lintel.
• Built-up new lintel consisting of (3) 2x8 plywood & (2) 1/2" plywood spacers.
• Existing sheathing to be refastened to new framing from outside with (2) 1/2" common
wire nails.
• Built-up (2) 2x6 jack studs & (2) 2x6 king studs either side of opening.
• Cut into existing 2x6 wood studs and install new built-up (2) 2x6 plywood sill on top.
See Appendix A for photographs of existing conditions & Appendix B for detailed drawings of
proposed work.
ITEM #6
REVIEW OF CITY OF KITCHENER HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMISSION
GUIDELINES'
Describe why it is necessary to undertake the proposed work:
Comment:
The proposed work is necessary to bring natural outdoor light inside to the existing use of an
institutional children's classroom. The current lack of windows in this space does not bring enough
ample lighting for the space's use.
Describe how the proposal is consistent with the part IV individual designating by-law
or the Part V Heritage Conservation District Plan:
Comment:
The proposed work will carry out the consistency in keeping the original architectural farmhouse
style of the building by allowing for minimal style adjustment. The new double placed single -
hung window will be wood configured which will tie into the building's 19 -century vernacular
design including its rectangular massing, modified neo-classical exterior design and detailing with
pitched roof, and large verandah. Evidence of heavy -timber construction and wood finishing
materials throughout the building defines the proposed selection of the new window. It is
proposed that the city can select a colour from the different colour options provided by the window
distributor.
Describe how the proposal is consistent with Parks Canada's Standards and Guidelines
for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada.
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Comment:
The design approach involves minimal intervention and in conjunction to Part 3: The Standards
for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada; by taking into consideration of recognizing the
historic importance and maintaining the character -defining elements by using standard materials.
Indicated in part 4.3.5 of the standards and guidelines, statement shows that windows are
integral to the exterior wall assembly and in addition to their function — providing light, views,
and fresh air. The proposed work will consist of longevity assembling parts containing
weatherstripping, adjusting hardware, sealed openings, joints, and energy efficiency. Protecting
adjacent character -defining elements from accidental damage will be crucial during construction
work.
See attached Appendix A & Appendix B for photographs and documented drawings of
the proposed work.
We trust that these satisfy the comments & application requirements. Please do not hesitate to
contact should you have any further questions.
Kelvin Lugo
Intermediate Architectural Technologist
kelvin.luao@arevstoneinc.ca
Stefano Racco
Key Account Manager
stefa n o. ra cco @ a reysto n e i n c. ca
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Appendix A
(Photographs of existing building & characteristics)
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