HomeMy WebLinkAboutDTS-09-127 - HPA 2009-IV-008 - 300 Schoerg CresREPORT
REPORT TO:
Heritage Kitchener Committee
DATE OF MEETING:
September 1, 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:
August 19, 2009
REPORT NO.:
DTS-09-127
SUBJECT:
HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HPA-2009-IV-008
300 JOSEPH SCHOERG CRESCENT
PROPOSED NEW SHUTTERS ON ATTIC WINDOWS,
ALTERATION TO GATE CAPS AND MAIL BOX POST, AS
WELL AS THE ADDITION OF ONE TREE
RECOMMENDATION:
That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2009-IV-008 be approved to permit the installation of new shutters on attic windows
located on the east and west elevations, the new design of gate caps and a mail box
post, and the planting of one tree 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-008. The applicant is seeking Council’s permission to install new
shutters on the attic windows, approve the design of gate gaps and the mail box post, and plant
one tree, 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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Attic Shutters
The house currently has shutters on all but the attic windows.
Existing west elevation
The applicant would like to add
wooden panel shutters, as shown
on the photograph to the right.
The shutters will be installed to
the outside of each of the four
attic windows (two on the east
elevation, and two on the west
elevation). The shutters will be
designed and installed in the
same manner as the existing
shutters on the building, and will
be fully operational. They are to
be painted blue to match the
existing shutters, and will be fitted
with shutter hooks and copper
caps. The shutters and hardware
are to be supplied by Timberlane
(www.timberlaneshutters.com).Proposed attic windows with shutters
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http://timberlaneshutters.com
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Hand forged hook and staple shutter lockCopper shutter capping
In reviewing the merits of the application, Heritage Planning staff note the following:
The proposed shutters will have the same architectural detailing as the existing shutters,
are generally in keeping with the design of the house, and will not impair or otherwise
negatively affect the cultural heritage significance of the property.
Gate Caps and Mail Box Post
A new gate/pier and mail box were originally approved to be installed as part of a previous
Heritage Permit Application. The applicant is now seeking approval for an alteration to the cap
design. The caps, which are already installed, are constructed with split-face stone. The caps
previously approved had a pointed design.
Artistic Landscaping
Approved original pointed post design
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Revised gate and mail box design with stone caps
In reviewing the merits of the application, Heritage Planning staff note the following:
The proposed gate caps and mail box do not appear to detract from the Betzner
Farmhouse Building; the Betzner Drive Shed Building; or the Cultural Heritage
Landscape.
Tree
The addition of one large caliper Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple) tree has been proposed
between the house and the driveway.
The heritage character defining features with respect to the cultural heritage landscape 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.
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Existing tree location
Proposed tree location
Planshowing proposed tree location
In reviewing the merits of the application, Heritage Planning staff note the following:
The proposed tree is aligned behind and at roughly the same elevation as an existing
tree, thus limiting the impact on the views from the sidewalk; and
The proposed Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple) is a high canopy specimen, and in
maturity should not inhibit the view of the valley, which forms part of the cultural heritage
landscape.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
CONCLUSION:
The proposed alterations 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-008.
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-008
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