HomeMy WebLinkAboutDTS-08-082 - Heritage Permit Application - 2008-V-009, 20 Michael StREPORT
Report To: Heritage Kitchener
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-08-082
Subject: HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION 2008-V-009
20 MICHAEL STREET
PROPOSED DEMOLITION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION
RECOMMENDATION:
That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA 2008-V-009 be approved, to permit the demolition of the existing rear yard addition and
the construction of a new 417 sq. ft. addition to the rear of the property at 20 Michael Street, 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-009. The applicant is
seeking Council's permission to demolish the
existing rear yard addition and construct a 417
square foot rear addition, on the property
municipally addressed 20 Michael Street.
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REPORT:
The subject property is located on the north side of Michael Street in the Victoria Park Heritage
Conservation District, and is subject to designation under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.
The date of construction for the existing one-storey addition is unknown. The addition was likely
built sometime after 1925 since it is not present on the 1925 Fire Insurance Map. The existing one-
storey addition is not visible from the public realm. As a result, staff have no concerns with the
proposed demolition.
The applicant wishes to construct aone- and one-and-one-half-storey 417 square foot addition
to the rear of the existing building. The purpose of the addition is to duplex the existing building.
The one-storey 117 square foot addition will be located directly behind the existing attached
garage. The roof line of the one-storey addition will match the existing roof of the attached
garage. The 300 square foot one-and-one-half-storey addition will be located behind the one-
storey addition and to the rear of the existing building. At the rear of the existing building, the
one-and-one-half-storey addition will feature afront-gable roof that is approximately 1 1/2 feet
lower than the existing roofline. The one-and-one-half-storey addition that projects to the side of
the existing building will feature aside-gable roof. The second floor of the one-and-one-half-
storey addition will be visible from the street as it will project 13 feet from the west side of the
existing house. The projection is consistent with the existing attached garage. All elevations of
the proposed addition will be faced with sand coloured horizontal vinyl siding. The colour and
material is the same as the addition located at 24 Michael Street.
The exterior materials will include:
^ New asphalt shingle roof to match (as much as possible) existing;
^ Green aluminum eaves, soffits, and fascia to match the existing house;
^ Sand coloured horizontal vinyl siding;
^ Vinyl windows knot visible from the street); and
^ Metal man door.
The Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District Plan contains specific policies that address the
location, massing, height and materials of new additions. The plan indicates that additions
should complement the architectural style of the building and the integrity of the streetscape.
Additions should blend in comfortably and inconspicuously and seem at one with the principal
building.
In reviewing the merits of the application, City staff note the following:
• The existing addition was built after 1925 and is not visible from the public realm;
• The proposed addition is located to the rear and rear side of the existing building;
• The design provides a clear distinction between the existing and new building;
• The height complements the predominant height of the existing building;
• The existing roof shape, finish and detail is conserved;
• The roof of the addition complements the roof of the existing building;
• The new entrance is located on the rear elevation;
• The new vinyl windows will not be visible from the public realm; and
• The proposed exterior colours are appropriate to the historic style of the building.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
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CONCLUSION:
The proposed addition and alterations will not detract from the heritage character of the existing
house. Accordingly, staff recommends approval of HPA 2008-V-009.
Leon Bensason, MCIP, RPP, CARP Michelle Wade, BES
Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning Heritage Planner
Attachment
Heritage Permit Application 2008-V-009
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