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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHeritage Permit Application HPA-2024-IV-018Staff Report r NJ :R 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: Deeksha Choudhry, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7602 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 5 DATE OF REPORT: September 3, 2024 REPORT NO.: DSD -2024-382 SUBJECT: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-IV-018 1385 Bleams Road Construction of 3 -Storey Stacked Townhomes with 8 Units RECOMMENDATION: That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-IV-018 be approved to permit the construction of a 3 -storey stacked townhome complex with 8 units at the property municipally addressed as 1385 Bleams Road, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with this application, and subject to the following conditions: a) That the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum be approved by the Director of Development and Housing Approvals prior to the issuance of the heritage permit; b) That the updated Conservation Plan, including the vibration monitoring report, be approved by the Director of Development and Housing Approvals prior to the issuance of the heritage permit; c) That the building elevations be submitted for review to the satisfaction of the City's Heritage Planner prior to the issuance of the heritage permit; and d) That the final building permit be reviewed, and heritage clearance be provided by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of the building permit. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to present staff's recommendation for the construction of a three-storey stacked townhome complex at the subject property municipally addressed as 1385 Bleams Road. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. • The key finding of this report is the construction of the townhome complex will not have an adverse negative impact on the existing cultural heritage resources on the property. • The proposed development is sympathetic to but distinguishable from the existing heritage resources on the building. • There are no financial implications associated with this report. • Community engagement included consultation with the Heritage Kitchener committee. • This report supports the delivery of core services. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-IV-018 proposes the construction of an 8 unit, three- storey stacked townhome complex with parking at the rear on the western edge of the property municipally addressed as 1385 Bleams Road. The townhomes will be clad in brick veneer, stucco and stone veneer, and will be located approximately 30 metres away from the existing building and shed on the property. No alterations are proposed to the existing building and shed. The proposed development is contemporary in design, distinguishable from the heritage resource, and will not have an adverse negative impact on the existing heritage resources. An addendum to the Conservation Plan has also been submitted which proposes vibration monitoring, fencing and a post construction condition assessment to ensure that the existing heritage resources remain protected during and after construction. BACKGROUND: The Development Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA- 2024-IV-018 seeking permission to construct a 3 -storey stacked townhome complex with 8 units and parking at the rear at the subject property municipally addressed as 1385 Bleams Road (Fig. 1). Figure 1. Location Map of subject property (highlighted in red box). 'r This permit has been brought before the Heritage Kitchener Committee as the subject property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act through Designating By- law 1987-309. REPORT: The subject property is located on the southern side of Bleams Road and western side of Fischer Hallman Road, between Fischer Hallman Road and Abrams Clemens Street. Also known as the former `Williamsburg School' the subject property contains a 2 storey rubble stone construction house, which was originally constructed as a school for the former hamlet of Williamsburg in 1864 (Fig 2). i� Figure 2. North and West elevation of the original Williamsburg Schoolhouse. Williamsburg Schoolhouse The Williamsburg Schoolhouse was originally built in 1864. It was a rectangular, gable - roofed structure constructed of granite fieldstone. A brick addition was constructed in 1874 to accommodate more students towards the rear. In 1966, the school was closed and the building was converted into a private residence. In 1987, a stone -faced, wood -framed addition was constructed at the front of the building (Fig. 3). Figure 3. Phases of construction of the Williamsburg Schoolhouse. The blue arrow points to the original schoolhouse built in 1864, the red arrow points to the brick addition added in 1874, and the green arrow points to the stone -faced, wood frame addition added in 1987. The building has been recognized for its design/physical, and historical/associative value in the designating by-law. The building is one of the few remaining original buildings from the former Hamlet of Williamsburg, and the schoolhouse is a representative example of an early construction style - rubble stone construction. The designating by-law identifies the following features of the property: - All rubble stone facades of the original schoolhouse; - The belfry; - The fence; and - The wood shed. Associated Planning Applications 1385 Bleams Road was subject to a Zoning -By Law Amendment (ZBA) in 2023, which was approved by Council at it's April 24, 2023, meeting. The zoning amendment was sought to change the A-1 (agricultural) zoning to RES -6 (residential) to allow for a medium rise residential development. The applicant was proposing to build eight, three-storey townhomes towards the rear of the property. As part of the ZBA application, a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) and Conservation Plan (CP) was submitted in support of the application. The draft HIA was circulated to Heritage Kitchener at it's March 7, 2023, meeting. The HIA and CP have since been approved. Proposed Re -Development at the Subject Property The proposal that was presented to Heritage Kitchener at it's March 7, 2023, meeting has since been revised. At the time, this proposal contemplated development along the western rear portion of the property. It included 8 three storey townhomes, with parking in the front (Fig. 4) BLEAMS ROAD EA" �- bw 30 . 1�! .' .ir • �� • ■ � ! ��' . i • ilk !M .�1lrl. ! ��' ! � . TI y. 4 ♦f i ■ Vis.-. o BNtln� ■ }° N=vcr' ■ A.w II E. L dui=AWA.[ •{ L.� �.�.■�.►+R.r_.r_L .rr_.r�■r�rf.� M73'S£' N3 ,.w T71 rj Figure 4. Initial Redevelopment Proposal presented to Heritage Kitchener Committee. Now the redevelopment contemplates the construction of a three-storey stacked townhome complex with parking at the rear towards the western edge of the property at the front (Fig. 5). Due to the change in design, an Addendum to the approved HIA was required to assess any impacts the proposed redevelopment might have on the existing heritage resources, and to suggest any mitigation measures. The addendum was presented to Heritage Kitchener at its September 3, 2024, meeting. The Committee was generally supportive of the proposal. 6L EAMS ROAD p _Wlr1 � I l_--- -- _ ___ - - - - --------- �BLOCKA� _ f 3 STOREY [d 4JNI T$I w.rrl nas CS[STINa [ 1 SpRErTOREY I HC1V5E �.. � I A 1-5 z E G Y DEiArHACi1E6 a cFRAvG€ j ' If �1 ExlsrirvG —AOL f a a' s s a s z i srrt❑ Figure 5. Revised redevelopment proposal site plan The proposed development will have a hipped roof and will be clad in stucco and brick veneer. Columns proposed for the covered porches are going to be clad in stone veneer (Fig 6-9). There are 8 parking spaces proposed at the rear of the building, with one accessible parking spot, along with a 6 -metre driveway connecting the parking area to Bleams Road. A 1.1 metre concrete sidewalk surrounds the townhome complex to provide accessibility. Figure 6. Front Elevation of the proposed Figure 7. Rear Elevation of the proposed development Development U �o C] LOJ 110 U 01 0 Figure 8. West Elevation of the proposed Figure 9. East Elevation of the proposed development development. As part of this redevelopment proposal, the existing cultural resources are proposed to be preserved in-situ, with no alterations proposed. Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) Addendum The HIA Addendum has concluded that the proposed redevelopment will not have any negative impacts on the existing heritage resources. The HIA has not yet been approved by the Director of Development and Housing Approvals (Table 1). Potential Ncgarive Impact Assessmene Destruction of any, or part of any, significant heritage attributes or features No significant hu itage attribute, nor any part thereof is to be destroyed. Alteration that is not sympathetic, or is incompatible, with the historic No alterations to the buildings are proposed. The development is fabric and appearance proposed on lands that are currently vacant ofbuildings. Shadows created that alter the appearance of a heritage attribute or change Shadows created do not alter the appearance of any heritage attributes, nor the viability of an associated natural feature or plantings, such as a garden change the viability of any plantings. The proposed building is some 30 metres from the former schoolhouse. Isolation of a heritage attribute from its surrounding environment, context Heritage attributes arc not isolated from their environment by this or a significant relationship proposal. Direct or indirect obstruction of signiricant views or vista.~ within, From, or The formcr schoolhousc is totally exposed to public view front the street of built and natural features and has open space to the east, .vest and roar. A change in land use [such as rezoning a church to a multi -unit residence] whore the change in use negates the property's cultural heritage value There is no change in land use. Lund disturbances such as a change in grade that alters soils, and drainage There: as no land disturbance to the area of the p,ol+crty that conram� the patterns that adversely affect a cultural heritage resource, including 1archaeological resources heritage resources. Drainage patterns are net altered- Table 1. Assessment of proposed development on the existing heritage resources. Source: HIA Addendum — 1385 Bleams Road. Draft Conservation Plan Addendum An addendum to the Conservation Plan has also been submitted which outlines protective measures that will be undertaken during the construction of the development. A Vibration Monitoring Assessment has been submitted that will be followed during construction on-site. Adequate fencing will also be installed and maintained for the duration of the construction to protecting on existing cultural heritage resources. Once the construction is complete, a post construction condition assessment will be performed and any repairs to the masonry will be done according to best conservation practices if they are required. The proposed development meets Parks Canada's Standards and Guidelines of Preservation of Historic Places in Canada: • Conserve the heritage value of a historic place. Do not remove, replace or substantially alter its intact or repairable character -defining elements. Do not move a part of an historic place if its current location is a character defining -element. o No changes are proposed to existing cultural heritage resources, and they will be conserved in-situ. • Conserve heritage value by adopting an approach calling for minimal intervention. o The proposed development will not impact any existing cultural heritage resources on the property. • Conserve the heritage value and character -defining elements when creating any new additions to an historic place or any related new construction. Make the new work physically and visually compatible with, subordinate to and distinguishable from a historic place. o The proposed development is visually compatible with and distinguishable from the existing cultural heritage resources. Even though in terms of it's size it might not subordinate to the existing heritage building, subordination is not just about size. The proposed development is located at an appropriate distance from the existing building, on the western edge of the property at least 30 metres away. It does not overshadow or dominate the existing cultural heritage resources. Furthermore, the design of the proposed stacked townhomes is sympathetic and complimentary to the existing heritage resources. • Create any new additions or related new construction so that the essential form and integrity of an historic place will not be impaired if the new work is removed in the future. o The essential form and integrity of the historic place will not be impaired due to the proposed development. The proposed development also meets the "Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Built Heritage Properties" especially: • Respect for historical material — Repair/conserve rather than replace building materials and finishes except where absolutely necessary. Minimal intervention maintains the heritage content of the built resource. o No replacement is proposed for the existing heritage resources because no alterations are proposed for them. • Respect for building's history — Do not restore to one period at the expense of another period. Do not destroy later additions to a building or structure solely to restore to a single time period. o No restoration or destruction is proposed for the existing heritage resources on the property. • Legibility —New work should be distinguished from old. Building or structures should be recognized as products of their own time, and new additions should not blur the distinction between old and new. o The new development will be distinguishable from the old, with the new build being recognized as a product of its own time. Heritage Planning Comments In reviewing the merits of the applications, heritage staff note that: • The subject property municipally addressed as 1385 Bleams Road is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; • This permit proposes the construction of an 8 unit stacked townhome complex with parking at the rear. • The proposed development is not proposing any alterations to the existing cultural heritage resource on the property; • The proposed development is located on the western edge of the property, about 30 metres away from the existing cultural heritage resource. It is contemporary is style and distinguishable but complimentary to the existing heritage resources on the property; • The proposed work is consistent with the Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Built Heritage Properties and with Parks Canada's The Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada; and • The proposed development will not adversely impact the existing cultural heritage resources nor its reasons for designation. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Operating Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener Committee meeting. CONSULT — Heritage Kitchener has been consulted. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • Draft Heritage Impact Assessment — 1385 Bleams Road — DSD -2023-080 • Draft Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum — 1385 Bleams Road, DSD -2024- 359 APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-IV-018 Attachment B — Draft Heritage Impact Addendum — 1385 Bleams Road 2024 HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS �—� Development & Housing Approvals .L 200 King Street West, 6t" Floor MNER Kitchener ON N2G 4V6 519-741-2426; plan ning@kitchener.ca PART A: SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Page 1 of 10 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 Working together • Growing thoughtfully • Building community 2024 • Repointing of brick 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 2024 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. 2024 Heritage Permit Application 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 - 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 - No December Meeting Working together • Growing thoughtfully • Building community 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Development & Housing Approvals T 200 King Street West, 61'' Floor KI F(,HF.\FR Kitchener ON N2G 4V6 519-741-2426; planning@kitchener.ca Page 7 of 10 Date Received: Accepted By: Application Number: H PA - PART B: HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM 1. NATURE OF APPLICATION ❑ Exterior ❑ Interior ❑ Demolition 0 New Construction ❑ Signage ❑ Alteration 2. SUBJECT PROPERTY Municipal Address:1385 Bleams Rd Kitchener On N2E3X7 ❑ Relocation Legal Description (if know): LT 5 RCP 1469 KITCHENER; KITCHENER Building/Structure Type: 13 Residential ❑ Commercial ❑ Industrial ❑ Institutional Heritage Designation: 13 Part IV (Individual) ❑ Part V (Heritage Conservation District) Is the property subject to a Heritage Easement or Agreement? ❑ Yes ® No 3. PRO Name: Address: 1385 gleams Rd Kitchener On N2E3X7 City/Province/Postal Code: KITCHENER Phone: Email: 4. AGENT (if applicable) Name: Company: Address: City/Province/Postal Code: Phone: Email: Working together * Growing thoughtfully - 0uilding community 2024 Page 8 of 10 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. I would like to build one block of 8 stacked towns on the vacant portion of the lands east of the school house and with a buffer of 4.4 meters from the non designated portion of the home, which is more than the 3.7 m that has beed established in the zoning bylaw. 6. REVIEW OF CITY OF KITCHENER HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Describe why it is necessary to undertake the proposed work: To provide additional housing which is intended for long term rentals and financed via cmhc mli select program Describe how the proposal is consistent with the Part IV individual designating by-law or the Part V Heritage Conservation District Plan: the proposal is a separate new construction building set back further than the existing heritage property and of 3 stories in height, same height that was approved at the zba and via the also approved hia. 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): the proposal is not attached to the heritage home, does not involve any changes to the heritage home and does not impact any of the protected heritage attributes as registered for the property which are the belfry, the shed and the stone walls. 7. PROPOSED WORKS a) Expected start date: asap Expected completion date: april 2025 b) Have you discussed this work with Heritage Planning Staff? 0 Yes ❑ No - If yes, who did you speak to? Deeksha c) Have you discussed this work with Building Division Staff? 1Z Yes ❑ No - If yes, who did you speak to? Nada Djuric and Sheryl Rice Menezes d) Have you applied for a Building Permit for this work? ❑ Yes 0 No e) Other related Building or Planning applications Application number, 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: June 24th 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, , owner of the land that is subject of this application, hereby authorize Signature of Owner/Agent: 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 Application Number: Application Received: Application Complete: Notice of Receipt: Notice of Decision: 90 -Day Expiry Date: PROCESS: ❑ Heritage Planning Staff: ❑ Heritage Kitchener: ❑ Council: STAFF USE ONLY Working together • Growing thoughtfully • Building community Page 10 of 10 Aug 16`h 2024 Attn: Deeksha Choudhry, MSc., BES Heritage Planner) Development and Housing Approvals Division) City of Kitchener 200 King Street West, 6th Floor I P.O. 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A Member Company of the OZA Group August 20, 2024 Re: Preliminary Construction Vibration Assessment 1385 Bleams Road Proposed Stacked Townhouse Block City of Kitchener Our Pile No. 23355 INTRODUCTION 202-400 Jones Road Stoney Creek, ON LSE 5P4 Toll Free 1-800-667-8263 Tel: (905) 643-1074 Fax: (905) 643-9040 estimating(&7ozainspections.com www.ozainspections.com In accordance with your request and the requirements imposed by the City of Kitchener for site plan approval, OZA Inspections Ltd. has conducted a preliminary vibration assessment with respect to the proposed development and the potential impact of construction vibrations relative to the existing `Heritage' designated buildings located at 1385 Bleams Road. A vibration monitoring assessment has been recommended as part of the Heritage Protection Plan for this property (CHC Limited, May 30, 2023, Addendum July 18, 2024). This assessment shall specify monitoring requirements and associated vibration controls as necessary towards the preservation of the subject property, based on the current site plan. Prediction models were developed based on conventional types of machinery used in excavation, grading and servicing. Standard equipment was modeled separately to assess the impact. Predicted vibration levels were compared with thresholds for potential building damage to determine the required safe set -back distances. Vibration impact shall be controlled through the implementation of recommended mitigation measures and vibration monitoring for key operations. OZA Inspections Ltd. 1385 131eams Road, Kitchener August 2024 CONSIDERATIONS Development of the subject site will include, but not necessarily be limited to: excavation for construction and servicing of the proposed 3 -storey, 8 -unit stacked townhouse block, excavation for driveway and parking lot construction, and backfilling and compaction associated with these activities. Driveway and parking lot construction west of the existing heritage buildings (former Williamsburg schoolhouse and batten wood shed) shall involve vibratory compaction of granular base and asphalt. The new building is proposed in the west site area. Based on our review of the Site Plan (Preliminary, Drawing No. A1.01, Orchard Design Studio Inc. Project 15158, updated 2024-08-14), we estimate that the proposed driveway construction is offset by 23± metres from the old schoolhouse building, the proposed new building footprint is offset 30.5± metres. We note that the nearest part of the proposed parking area is offset from the schoolhouse building by 20± metres, the shed structure by 21± metres. We have anticipated that construction activities for this project as described above will involve the following conventional construction equipment: • Bulldozers • Excavators • Compactors (vibratory drum roller and/or hoe-pac) • Dump trucks ASSESSMENT METHODS / DETAILS For assessment of ground borne vibration impact, measurement of the Peak Particle Velocity (PPV) is widely accepted as the best descriptor of potential for damage; pre - construction assessment involves prediction methods in lieu of measurement. The United States Department of Transportation has published procedures (Reference: United States Federal Transit Administration, Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment, Report No. 0123, September 2018) for construction vibration prediction. The reference values provided are considered a reasonable average based on a wide range of site conditions. This procedure involves the use of these reference values at a given distance, factored into a distance attenuation equation to calculate the PPV value. These predicted values are then compared to appropriate criterion to assess potential impact. 2 OZA Inspections Ltd. 1385 Bleams Road, Kitchener August 2024 CRITERIA This section forms a preliminary criteria guideline and the basis for the calculation of the setback distances. Currently there is not a universally accepted standard in Ontario for limiting vibration relative to heavy construction such as grading, excavation and vibratory compaction. Subsequently, vibration and loss control consultants rely on our expertise, and interpretation of resources, such as international vibration standards. For specific projects, many factors are typically considered, including but not limited to the structural sensitivity and construction methods (source characteristics). In general, more restrictive vibration limits are applied to vibration sensitive structures, such as buildings designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, than limits for modern buildings. The previously referenced FTA procedures report suggests limits based on the structure type; see Table 1 following: Table 1: Construction Vibration Damage Criteria Building Type PPV mm/s) Reinforced concrete, steel or timber (no plaster) 12.7 Engineered concrete and masonry (no plaster) 7.6 Non -engineered timber and masonry 5.1 Buildings extremely susceptible to vibration damage 3.0 Other references, such as the City of Toronto Municipal Code (Chapter 363-5), specify PPV limits with consideration of the corresponding frequency of the construction generated vibration, with the lower thresholds applicable at frequency levels of IOHz or less. Based on our extensive experience monitoring construction we anticipate vibration frequency levels from conventional machinery measuring in the 20-50 Hz range for this project, well above the typical natural frequency of buildings (3-11 Hz). Older `Heritage Designated' structures are often assigned lower criteria regardless of favourable frequency and building condition. We note that the age of a structure or the heritage designation does not necessarily mean that it is more susceptible to vibration than other structure types. Structure condition should be 3 OZA Inspections Ltd. 1385 Bleams Road, Kitchener August 2024 considered. At the time of this report, condition survey documentation of the subject heritage structures at 1385 Bleams Road was not available. Review of the aforementioned CHC Limited Addendum to the Heritage Protection Plan indicates that these structures are in good, sound condition; nonetheless, for the purposes of this assessment and considering the heritage designation and age of these buildings, we have conservatively modeled based on a restrictive 3.0 mm/s PPV value, typically applied to buildings that are considered extremely susceptible to vibration damage. ASSESSMENT Table 2 presents the reference values used in prediction of the vibration levels with respect to the proposed activities and anticipated machinery. TABLE 2 Equipment Type Reference Distance (m) Reference PPV (mm/s) Activity Grading Large Dozer 7.6 2.261 Grading Small Dozer 7.6 0.076 Compaction Vibratory Roller / Hoe- ac 7.6 5.334 Excavation Large Excavator 7.6 2.261 Hauling Loaded Truck 7.6 1.930 Using these FTA reference values, we calculated the minimum separation distance at which a level of 3.0 mm/s is predictable for each activity (source), without consideration of site specific mitigation. The following equation was used: PPVsource PPVRef (DR/D)" (mm/sec) PPVRef reference value at 7.6m DR reference distance (7.6m) D Distance of machinery/activity to the receiver in metres n value, for attenuation rate based on soil conditions Factoring the Table 2 typical reference values for the various activities and factoring competent soil conditions for this site (n = 1.3), set -back distances for the various machinery types are presented in Table 3 following: 4 OZA Inspections Ltd. 1385 Bleams Road, Kitchener August 2024 TABLE 3 Required Minimum Separation Distance (m) PPV (mm/s) Dozer Small Dozer Compactor Excavato r Dump Truck 3.0 6.5 <1 12 6.5 5.5 MITIGATION PROCEDURES Setback distances outlined in Table 3 should be maintained for each of the identified activities in order to control vibration to below PPV limits generally specified for vibration sensitive structures. Based on the revised site plan (August 14, 2024), construction operations will not encroach within ±20 metres of the nearest existing heritage structure at 1385 Bleams Road. See Figure 1. Predicted vibration levels indicate work can be carried out in a safe manner, without implementation of a fulltime vibration monitoring program, as the proposed work is outside the required minimum setback distances for the various construction vibration sources. We recommend vibration testing at the onset of key activity, specifically compaction of backfill and/or granular for pavement base, to verify the accuracy of the reference values used in determining the safe setback distances. Testing/monitoring of these key activities shall serve to assess site specific machinery, and allow for additional mitigation of vibrations, if necessary. During the recommended test period, digital, tri -axial seismographs shall be used, with sensors spiked at ground level, positioned in line between the nearest point of the existing heritage structures at 1385 Bleams Road and the vibration source, programmed to measure and record PPV in real time (see Figure 1). Should testing confirm vibration levels consistent with the reference values used in this assessment, further mitigation will not be required. In the event that any of the tested activities produce levels approaching the recommended PPV limit used for assessment purposes, additional vibration mitigation measures may be required. 5 OZA Inspections Ltd. 1385 Bleams Road, Kitchener August 2024 In summary, the following mitigation measures are required: • Application of the Table 3 minimum setback distances • Site vibration testing at the onset of key activities to verify the accuracy of the Table 3 set -backs Supplementary mitigation measures, should actual site testing indicate higher than predicted levels, may include but not be limited to the following: • Use of equipment known to produce lower generating vibration where set -back distances are not feasible, verified through site specific vibration monitoring • Use of smaller vibratory equipment, such as a 48 -inch drum versus a 60 - inch drum roller, in low mode for granular compaction and asphalt compaction • Smaller excavators/bulldozers for grading and granular placement work • Ongoing remote vibration monitoring with automated alert notification capability for vibration levels approaching the specified threshold CONCLUSION OZA Inspections Ltd. has conducted a pre -construction vibration impact assessment for the proposed 1385 Bleams Road stacked townhouse block development. Based on modelling, work will not encroach within the minimum setback distances required for vibration pertaining to heritage structures on the subject property. Therefore, specific vibration controls are not required. Initial testing of vibration levels from key construction operations will help ensure safe management and subsequent protection of the nearby heritage buildings. INDENMITY The information and recommendations contained in this report represent our judgement in light of the limitations and industry standards for the preparation of similar reports. Judgement was exercised in gathering and analyzing the information obtained and the compilation of our report. This report carries no guaranties or warranties as to the structural competence of adjacent buildings. This report must be a read as a whole. Notwithstanding full compliance with the specifications of the project, approval of the 6 OZA Inspections Ltd. 1385 Bleams Road, Kitchener August 2024 construction plan and the successful completion of the work, the Contractor shall be solely responsible for any damage, direct or indirect, arising from the work and shall hold OZA harmless from any costs, liens, charges, claims or suits, including the casts of defence arising from such damage, real or alleged. OZA accepts no responsibility for damages that may be suffered by any third party as the result of decisions made or actions taken based on this report. Respectfully submitted, OZA Inspections Ltd. Senior Vice President P.Eng. OZA Inspections Ltd. 1385 Bleams Road, Kitchener August 2024 I �- ■swca�z�. BLEAMS R O A D or Zone of Influence q -W—1 Excavation/Grading r — 6.5m� Zone of Influence j �y Compaction -12m L_____ 1 � I 1385 Bleams I j Former Schoolhouse �. 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