HomeMy WebLinkAboutDTS-08-136 - Heritage Permit App - 2008-IV-012, 100 Water St SREPORT
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 6
Date of Report: August 21, 2008
Report No.: DTS-08-136
Subject: HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION 2008-IV-012
100 WATER STREET SOUTH
REPAIR OF CEDAR SHINGLE ROOF AND INSTALLATION
OF COPPER EAVES TROUGH AND FLASHINGS
RECOMMENDATION:
That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA 2008-IV-012 be approved, to permit the repair of the cedar shingle roof; installation of
galvanized steel eaves troughs and downspouts painted to match existing, and installation of
copper flashings at 100 Water Street South, in accordance with the information submitted with
the application.
BACKGROUND:
The Development and Technical Services Department
is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA 2008-
IV-012. The applicant is seeking Council's permission to
repair the cedar shingle roof and install copper eaves
troughs, downspouts, and flashings, on the property
municipally addressed 100 Water Street South.
REPORT:
The subject property is located on the west side of Water Street South in the Victoria Park planning
community, and is subject to designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The
designating by-law identifies the exterior of the building, excluding the rear fagade, as an important
heritage attribute.
The applicant proposes to repair the existing cedar shingle roof. The repair will include the
installation of a full ice and water shield underlay to affected areas with new cedar shingles to
match the existing. In addition, the applicant proposes to remove the existing aluminum eaves
troughs, flashings, and downspouts associated with the front turret and replace with copper eaves
trough, flashings, and downspouts. The applicant has obtained the following specifications for the
new eaves trough, flashings, and downspouts: 5" k-style, 16 oz., s/s hangers, soldiered joints,
approximately 8 inches per piece to fit curvature of roof, and 3 inch by 3 inch downspouts.
The proposed work will facilitate the repair of the cedar shingle roof. The applicant has
confirmed that the eaves troughs, flashings and downspouts were galvanized steel and
replaced with aluminum within the last 20 years. The applicant has chosen to use copper due to
its malleability and ability to contour the front turret as well as for its long term durability.
In terms of style and scale, the house is a modest example of Queen Anne architecture. City
staff are not aware of examples where copper eaves troughs and downspouts have been used
on this style and scale of house. In the absence of information confirming the use of copper
eaves troughs and downspouts on the Queen Anne architectural style, City staff are unable to
support the application as proposed. City staff understand that the applicant has also obtained a
quote for galvanized steel eaves troughs and downspouts. City staff support the use of
galvanized steel for the eaves troughs and downspouts as it is durable and can be painted to
match the existing historic colours of the building. In addition, galvanized steel is the preferred
material recommended in the building conservation guidelines of the Victoria Park Heritage
Conservation District Plan. As a result, the use of galvanized steel for eaves troughs and
downspouts would be consistent with the surrounding neighbourhood.
City staff support the repair of the cedar shingle roof, including the use of copper flashings,
because the repairs will ensure the long term viability of the roof while the use of copper
flashings is recognized as the best material to use with cedar shingle roofs.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
CONCLUSION:
In the absence of information confirming the use of copper for eaves troughs and downspouts
on residential buildings built in the Queen Anne architectural style of a similar scale, City staff
are unable to support the use copper for the eaves troughs and downspouts. However, City staff
support the use of galvanized steel eaves troughs and downspouts because they are durable
and can be painted to match the existing historic colours. The proposed repairs to the cedar
shingle roof, including the installation of copper flashings, and the installation of galvanized steel
eaves troughs and downspouts will not detract from the character of the building. Accordingly,
staff recommends approval of HPA 2008-IV-012.
Leon Bensason, MCIP, RPP, CARP
Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning
Att~chmPnt
Heritage Permit Application 2008-IV-012
Michelle Wade, BES
Heritage Planner
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