HomeMy WebLinkAboutDTS-08-137 - Heritage Permit App - 2008-IV-012, 748 Zeller DrREPORT
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 2
Date of Report: August 21, 2008
Report No.: DTS-08-137
Subject: HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION 2008-IV-012
748 Zeller Drive
INSTALL CEDAR SHINGLE ROOF, COPPER FLASHINGS,
AND, RESTORE THE RETURN EAVES ON THE GABLE
ENDS
RECOMMENDATION:
That pursuant to Section 33 and Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit
Application HPA 2008-IV-012 be approved, to permit the installation of a new cedar shingle
roof with copper flashings on the farmhouse and the repair of the return eaves on the west
gable end of the farmhouse at 748 Zeller Drive, in accordance with the information submitted
with the application, and, subject to review and approval by Heritage Planning staff of the
construction and appearance of the continuous ridge vent.
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
install a cedar shingle roof on the farmhouse, including
copper flashings, and to repair the return eaves on the
west gable end of the farmhouse, on the property
municipally addressed 748 Zeller Drive.
REPORT:
The subject property is located on the east side of Zeller Drive in the Grand River South planning
community, and is subject to a Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement and designation under
Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The key features that define the heritage character of the
farmhouse are the exterior elevations, including: cut fieldstone walls and voussoirs; roof and
rooflines; window openings and original windows, glazing, muntin bars and sills; front and rear
porches, front doorway and wood panelled door, l0-light transom and 6-part side lights; protruding
cellar entrance; wood soffits and fascia; and, yellow brick chimney.
The applicant proposes to undertake the following work:
^ Remove the existing asphalt shingles from the roof of the farmhouse;
^ Install cut 18 inch western red cedar shingles with a 7 inch exposure on the roof of the
farmhouse;
^ Install: copper drip flashing at the eaves;
ice and water protection 6 feet up from the
eaves; 30 pound underlay; continuous
ridge vent with solid board ridge; zinc strips
at the top of the roof; cedar breather under
the shingles; copper chimney and end wall
flashings; and, new pipe flashings;
^ Remove the aluminium cladding from the
return eaves on the west gable end of the
farmhouse; and
^ Repair the original wood return eaves on
Return eave to
be repaired
the west gable end of the farmhouse.
The proposed work will facilitate the installation of the cedar shingle roof and the repair of the
wood return eaves on the west gable end of the farmhouse. The applicant has confirmed that
the farmhouse featured wood shingles until the early 1950s and that the proposed cut cedar
shingles are in keeping with traditional roofing materials. The applicant has selected copper
flashings for their long term durability. The applicant recognizes that copper flashings were most
likely not original to the house but would not have been uncommon during roof replacements in
later years. The introduction of a continuous ridge vent has been proposed to provide ventilation
to the cedar shingle roof. Traditionally, cedar shingles were installed directly over the spaced
roof boards allowing for the shingles to dry with ventilation. The spaced roof boards have been
covered with plywood thereby removing the natural ventilation between the boards and
shingles. As a result, a cedar breather combined with a continuous ridge vent is required to
provide ventilation to dry the cedar shingles and ensure their long term durability.
In reviewing the merits of the application, City staff note the following:
The cedar shake roof will enhance the character of the farmhouse through the provision
of more traditional roofing materials;
The cedar shakes, copper flashings, and continuous ridge vent will provide a durable
roof;
The cedar shakes, and copper flashings will not detract from the character of the
farmhouse;
Heritage Planning staff will review and approve the construction and appearance of the
continuous ridge vent so as to ensure that it will not detract from the character of the
farmhouse; and
The repair of the wood return eaves on the west gable end will enhance the character of
the farmhouse through the re-introduction of an original feature currently clad in
aluminum.
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
CONCLUSION:
The proposed cedar shingle roof, copper flashings, and repair of the return eaves on the west
gable end will complement the heritage character of the farmhouse. Through a condition of
approval, Heritage Planning staff will ensure that the introduction of a continuous ridge vent will
not detract from the character of the farmhouse. Accordingly, staff recommends approval of
H PA 2008- I V-012.
Leon Bensason, MCIP, RPP, CARP Michelle Wade, BES
Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning Heritage Planner
Att~chmPnt
Heritage Permit Application 2008-IV-012
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