HomeMy WebLinkAboutDTS-09-128 - HPA 2009-IV-009 - 307 Queen St NREPORT
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 6
DATE OF REPORT: August 19, 2009
REPORT NO.: DTS-09-128
SUBJECT:
HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HPA-2009-IV-009
307 QUEEN STREET SOUTH
PROPOSED NEW EAVESTROUGH AND DOWNSPOUTS
RECOMMENDATION:
That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2009-IV-009 be approved to permit the installation of a new eavestrough and
downspouts at the property municipally addressed 307 Queen Street South in
accordance with the photographs submitted with the application.
BACKGROUND:
The Development and Technical Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit
Application HPA-2009-IV-009. The applicant is seeking Council’s permission to install a new
eavestrough and downspouts on the Courtland Avenue façade of the property municipally
addressed 307 Queen Street South.
REPORT:
The subject property is located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Queen Street South
and Courtland Avenue East (see location map on following page), and is designated under Part IV
of the Ontario Heritage Act.The heritage attributes identified in the designating by-law for 307
Queen Street South encompass all elevations and the roofline of both the original 1879 factory at
the southeast corner of Queen Street South and Courtland Avenue East and the 1893 easterly
addition.
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Proposed
eavestrough
location
Location map
Existing building at Queen Street South and Courtland Avenue East
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Existing south elevation, Courtland Avenue
This structure currently has eavestroughs and downspouts on the north elevation; however, not on
the south elevation. The applicant has proposed the introduction of an eavestrough and
downspouts on the south elevation to address concerns related to water damage and the
deterioration of the masonry, as well as stress on the vegetation below.
Existing eavestrough and downspout on north elevation
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Existing eavestrough and downspout and downspout detail (inset)
In order to match the existing eavestroughs on this building, the applicant is proposing 12.5 cm (5”)
aluminium troughs with screens, in Hartford Green, along the length of the building, approximately
25 m (80 feet). Downspouts have been proposed at each end of the building and are to be affixed
by aluminium straps with tapcons (concrete screws) and a cover strap over them. Storm water will
discharge in the vegetated areas at ground level.
Proposed discharge area looking east
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Proposed discharge area looking west
As the structure is situated very close to the public sidewalk, concern had been raised by By-law
Enforcement Staff regarding pedestrian safety, should ice form on the sidewalk as a result of the
discharge. Heritage Planning Staff met on site with a Bread and Roses Co-operative representative
and By-law Enforcement Staff on July, 28, 2009 to review this matter. By-law Enforcement Staff
was satisfied that the downspouts would be directed to discharge run off into the vegetated areas
and not directly onto the sidewalk. By-law Enforcement Staff did caution that should it become
evident that the location of the downspouts is contributing to ice forming on the sidewalks, that the
matter may trigger by-law enforcement and may need to be resolved through Property Standards.
This could include requiring that the Bread and Roses Co-operative ensure the sidewalk is
maintained free from ice build-up and addressed to City satisfaction for the remainder of the winter
and the location and/or manner of the discharge be addressed the following spring.
Upon reviewing the merits of this component of the application, Heritage Planning staff note the
following:
The proposed eavestrough and downspouts on the south elevation will be consistent in
colour and style with the existing and previously approved eavestroughs and
downspouts on the north elevation of the structure;
The proposed eavestrough and downspouts on the south elevation will not detract from
the heritage significance of the property; and
The addition of the proposed eavestrough and downspouts is a proactive approach to
avoid the deterioration of the wall and will aid in maintaining its integrity.
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
CONCLUSION:
The proposed alterations will not detract from the Part IV designation. Accordingly, staff
recommends approval of HPA-2009-IV-009.
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-009
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