HomeMy WebLinkAboutDTS-08-079 - Heritage Permit Application - 2008-IV-007, 62 Heins AveREPORT
Report To: Heritage Kitchener Committee
Date of Meeting: June 3, 2008
Submitted By: Leon Bensason, Coordinator Cultural Heritage Planning
X741-2306)
Prepared By: Michelle Wade, Heritage Planner (741-2839}
Wards}Involved: Ward 6
Date of Report: May 20, 2008
Report No.: DTS-08-079
Subject: HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION 2008-V-007
62 REINS AVENUE
PROPOSED DEMOLITION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION
RECOMMENDATION:
That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA 2008-V-007 be approved, to permit the demolition of a shared garage and the
construction of a new garage at 62 Heins Avenue, in accordance with the plans submitted with
the application, and subject to the final building permit drawings being reviewed by Heritage
Planning staff, prior to the issuance of a building permit.
BACKGROUND:
The Development and Technical
Services Department is in receipt of
Heritage Permit Application HPA
2008-V-007. The applicant is seeking
Council's permission to demolish a
shared double bay garage located on
the properties municipally addressed
60 and 62 Heins Avenue; and,
construct a new garage, on the
property municipally addressed 62
Heins Avenue.
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REPORT:
The subject property is located on the east side of Heins Avenue in the Victoria Park Heritage
Conservation District, and is subject to designation under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.
The existing shared double bay garage is located west of the single family dwellings in the rear
yard. The estimated date of construction is c. 1930. The existing shared double bay garage is a
one storey frame structure with a gable roof. The structure is clad with insulbrick while the roof is
covered with asphalt shingles. One 6-pane wood window exists on both the north and south
elevation; a man door with no glazing is located on the south elevation; and two wood overhead
garage doors are located on the east elevation. The existing garage is in poor condition.
The applicant wishes to demolish the shared double bay garage and replace it with a new
garage located entirely on the property municipally addressed 62 Heins Avenue. The new
garage will be 22 feet wide and 22 feet long. The new garage will be located a minimum of 2
feet from the side property line and 4 feet from the rear property line in compliance with the
Zoning By-law. The new garage will be framed with 2 by 4 studs and plywood sheathing, which
will be clad with wood board and batten painted cream on the east (front elevation} and cream
vinyl board and batten on the north, south, and west elevations. The wood board will be 1" by
10" solid wood with a 2" batten. The fascia and eaves will be 1" by 8" solid wood and the fascia
will be clad with aluminum. A side gable roof will be constructed on the new garage with a
central dormer with a gable roof located on the east front} elevation. Brown asphalt shingles will
be installed. A man door will be located on the left side of the east front) elevation. The man
door will be a steel door with half glazing and two lower panels. The windows on the north and
south elevation will be wood windows built by owner. One garage door will be installed on the
east front) elevation. The garage door will be a cream coloured steel sectional overhead roller
door with six small windows at the top.
The applicant has identified the following deficiencies with the existing shared garage to support
the request for demolition: the existing building is structurally unsound creating safety concerns;
the existing building is leaning; the existing building is supported by two temporary steel posts;
the roof, including the singles, is deteriorated and rotten; the sill rests directly on the ground and
is rotten; the two by fours are rotten; the building does not sit on the concrete floor (poured after
original construction); the concrete floor is cracked; the existing garage doors do not function
properly; and, the existing garage does not provide functional space.
The Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District Plan aims to conserve and enhance the historic
buildings in the area and ensure compatible development. The building style guidelines
encourage outbuildings, such as garages, to be conserved. In particular, the guidelines
encourage conservation of the original siding, front doors, roof brackets and decoration. Staff
have determined that the shared garage at 60 and 62 Heins Avenue does not possess
significant merit as an individual cultural heritage resource and given it's current poor condition
it's demolition will not impair the integrity of the Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District.
The building conservation guidelines provides guidance for the conservation of different parts of
a historic building. These guidelines address typical siding materials, which include: wood board
and batten, wood V-match, wood bevel, wood shingle, and stucco. As noted earlier, the
applicant is proposing the use of wood board and batten on the east front} elevation and a vinyl
board and batten on the north, south, and west elevation.
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In reviewing the merits of the application, City staff note the following:
• The existing shared garage is in relatively poor condition;
• The existing shared garage does not possess significant merit as an individual cultural
heritage resource;
• The demolition of the existing shared garage will not impair the integrity of the Victoria
Park Heritage Conservation District;
• The proposed new garage will fit well within the context of the site and streetscape; and
• The proposed new garage will feature a roof style, cladding and architectural details that
are complementary and generally in keeping with the design of the house, and will not
impair or otherwise negatively affect the cultural heritage significance of the property.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
CONCLUSION:
The proposed demolition and new construction will not detract from the heritage character of the
Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District. Accordingly, staff recommends approval of HPA
2008-V-007.
Leon Bensason, MCIP, RPP, CARP Michelle Wade, BES
Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning Heritage Planner
Attachment
Heritage Permit Application 2008-V-007
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