HomeMy WebLinkAboutDTS-09-141 - HPA 2009-IV-011 - 300 Joseph Schoerg Cres - Alternations to Cultural Heritage LandscapeREPORT
REPORT TO:
Heritage Kitchener Committee
DATE OF MEETING:
October 6, 2009
SUBMITTED BY:
Alain Pinard, Interim Director of Planning
PREPARED BY:
Yvonne Westerveld Cardoso, Heritage Planning Technician
(519-741-3400 ex. 3176)
WARD INVOLVED:
Ward 3
DATE OF REPORT:
September 23, 2009
REPORT NO.:
DTS-09-141
SUBJECT:
HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HPA-2009-IV-011
300 JOSEPH SCHOERG CRESCENT
ALTERATION TO CULTURAL HERITAGE LANDSCAPE
RECOMMENDATION:
That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2009-IV-011 be approved to permit the planting and relocation of trees at the
property municipally addressed 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent in accordance with the
plan and photographs submitted with the application.
BACKGROUND:
The Development and Technical Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit
Application HPA-2009-IV-011. The applicant is seeking Council’s permission to replace an
existing small calliper Oak tree with a Sugar Maple tree, and to relocate such Oak tree, all on
the property municipally addressed 300 Joseph Schoerg Crescent.
REPORT:
The subject property is located on the south side of Joseph Schoerg Crescent in the Pioneer
Tower West community (see context and location maps on following page), 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 this property include: the Betzner
Farmhouse Building; the Betzner Drive Shed Building; and the Cultural Heritage Landscape.
The heritage features identified in the easement agreement are the same as those referenced in
the designating by-law.
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Context map
drive
farmhouse
shed
Location map
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The heritage character defining features with respect to the cultural heritage landscape of this
property are as follows:
Comprised of unobstructed views atop a ridge of land overlooking a natural
environment which exhibit the buildings having historic ties to the original
founding families, and natural heritage features that attracted the pioneer
settlers to the area over 200 years ago, including rich fertile soils, a mixture of
dense forest and open meadows, and proximity to the Grand River.
The work which is the subject of this Heritage Permit Application has already been undertaken.
The applicant assumed that approval was not required to replace the existing Oak tree with a
Sugar Maple and proceeded to do such work. In so doing, he discovered that the Oak tree was no
longer wrapped in burlap and had to be replanted quickly in order to survive. The applicant advises
he was not in a position to seek heritage approval in advance.
New Sugar Maple
replacing Oak Tree
Relocated Oak Tree
Plan showing proposed tree location
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These two photographs show the location of the Oak tree before it was replaced with a Sugar Maple and
relocated elsewhere on the property.
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In reviewing the merits of the application, Heritage Planning staff note the following:
The replacement of the oak tree with the Sugar Maple will not place any additional
impact on the views of the valley from the sidewalk. The planting of a tree in this location
was previously approved through an earlier Heritage Permit application.
The planting (relocation) of the oak tree just behind the southwest corner of the house
should not inhibit the view of the valley, which forms part of the cultural heritage
landscape.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
CONCLUSION:
The alteration will not impair or negatively impact the heritage attributes identified in the heritage
conservation easement and Part IV designation. Accordingly, staff recommends approval of
HPA-2009-IV-011.
REVIEWED BY:
Leon Bensason, Interim Manager of Long Range & Policy Planning
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Jeff Willmer, Interim General Manager
Development and Technical Services Department
List of Attachments - HPA-2009-IV-011
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