HomeMy WebLinkAboutDTS-08-135 - Heritage Permit App - 2008-IV-014, 70 King St EREPORT
Report To:
Heritage Kitchener
Date of Meeting: September 2, 2008
Submitted By: Leon Bensason, Coordinator Cultural Heritage Planning
X741-2306)
Prepared By: Michelle Wade, Heritage Planner (741-2839)
Ward(s~ Involved: Ward 1
Date of Report: August 21, 2008
Report No.: DTS-08-135
Subject: HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION 2008-IV-014
70 KING STREET EAST
PROPOSED ALTERATIONS: NEW ENTRANCE ON
FREDERICK STREET
RECOMMENDATION:
That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA 2008-IV-014 be approved, to permit the construction of a new entrance on the Frederick
Street Elevation at 70 King Street East, in accordance with the plans submitted with the
application, subject to the final building permit drawings be reviewed and heritage clearance
issued by heritage planning staff prior to issuance of a building permit.
BACKGROUND:
The Development and Technical Services Department
is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA 2008-
IV-014. The applicant is seeking Council's permission
to construct a new entrance on the Frederick Street
elevation of the property municipally addressed 70
King Street East.
REPORT:
The subject property is located on the north side of King Street East and the west side of Frederick
Street in the City Commercial Core planning community, and is subject to designation under Part
IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
The applicant wishes to construct a new entrance on the Frederick Street elevation. The new
entrance will be one storey in height so as not to impact the series of uninterrupted tapering
metal ailerons (or metal fins) which wrap around both the Frederick and King Street elevations.
The new entrance opening will be angled to match the entrances located on the King Street
elevation. The doors and windows of the new entrance will be aluminum painted to match the
existing doors and window mullions. The bulkhead above the new entrance will project
approximately 2 feet 2 inches. The face of the bulkhead will be clad with stucco painted to
match the existing limestone facade while the bulkhead moulding will be clad with stucco
painted to match the existing doors and window mullions. The applicant is proposing the
introduction of projecting signs on both the Frederick and King Street elevation. A separate
Heritage Permit will be submitted at a later date for consideration of the projecting signs. No
other alterations are proposed to the exterior elevations of the building.
City staff acknowledge the architectural importance of this building; however, staff are also
cognizant of the importance of adaptive re-use in assisting the long term conservation of
heritage buildings. Staff believe that the character of the building expressed through Solidity and
Motion of the limestone fagade and steel fins will be maintained and that the proposed
alterations are within an acceptable range.
In reviewing the merits of the application, City staff note the following:
The new entrance will not interrupt the tapering metal ailerons (or metal fins} which
extend along the Frederick Street elevation;
The new entrance opening on the Frederick Street elevation will be angled to match the
entrances located on the King Street elevation;
The new doors and windows will be constructed of aluminum and painted to match the
existing steel doors and windows; and
The new bulkhead will be clad in stucco painted in colours to match the existing
limestone fagade, doors, and windows.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
CONCLUSION:
The proposed new entrance will not detract from the heritage character of the existing building.
Accordingly, staff recommends approval of HPA 2008-IV-014.
Leon Bensason, MCIP, RPP, CARP Michelle Wade, BES
Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning Heritage Planner
Atta~hmPnt
Heritage Permit Application 2008-IV-014
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