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Report to/Rapport au :

Ottawa Built Heritage Advisory Committee

Comité consultatif sur le patrimoine bâti d’Ottawa

and / et

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

and Council / et au Conseil

26 April 2012 / le 26 avril 2012

Submitted by/Soumis par : Nancy Schepers, Deputy City Manager, Directrice municipale adjointe, Planning and Infrastructure/Urbanisme et Infrastructure

Contact Person/Personne-ressource : John Smit, Manager/Gestionnaire

Development Review-Urban Services/Examen des projets d'aménagement-Services urbains, Planning and Growth Management/Urbanisme et Gestion de la croissance

(613) 580-2424, 13866 John.Smit@ottawa.ca

Cumberland (19)

Ref N°: ACS2012-PAI-PGM-0121

SUBJECT:	APPLICATION TO ALTER 2226 OLD MONTREAL ROAD, A PROPERTY DESIGNATED UNDER PART iV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT

OBJET :	DEMANDE EN VUE DE MODIFIER LE 2226, CHEMIN OLD MONTRÉAL, PROPRIÉTÉ DÉSIGNÉE AUX TERMES DE LA PARTIE IV DE LA LOI SUR LE PATRIMOINE DE L’ONTARIO

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Ottawa Built Heritage Advisory Committee recommend that Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend that Council:

1. Approve the application to alter 2226 Old Montreal Road in accordance with the designs by W. Elias Engineering and Associates Consulting Engineers received on April 19, 2012 and included as Document 3;

2. Delegate authority for minor design change to the General Manager, Planning and Growth Management Department; and

3. Issue the heritage permit with a two-year expiry from the date of issuance.

(Note: The statutory 90-day timeline for consideration of this application under the Ontario Heritage Act will expire on July 18, 2012.)

(Note: Approval to Alter this property under the Ontario Heritage Act must not be construed to meet the requirements for the issuance of a building permit.)

RECOMMANDATIONS DU RAPPORT

Que le Comité consultatif sur le patrimoine bâti d’Ottawa recommande au Comité de l’agriculture et des affaires rurales de recommander à son tour au Conseil :

1. d’approuver la demande de modification de l’immeuble situé au 2226, chemin Old Montréal, conformément aux dessins produits par le cabinet W. Elias Engineering and Associates Consulting Engineers, qui ont été reçus le 19 avril 2012 et qui constituent le document 3;

2. de déléguer au directeur général du Service de l’urbanisme et de la gestion de la croissance le pouvoir d’approuver des modifications mineures à la conception.

3. de délivrer le permis en matière de patrimoine, qui expirera deux ans après sa date de délivrance.

(Nota : Le délai réglementaire de 90 jours d’examen de cette demande, exigé en vertu de la Loi sur le patrimoine de l’Ontario, prendra fin le 18 juillet 2012.)

(Nota : L’approbation de la demande de modification aux termes de la Loi sur le patrimoine de l’Ontario ne signifie pas pour autant qu’elle satisfait aux conditions de délivrance d’un permis de construire.)

BACKGROUND

The two storey stone building at 2226 Old Montreal Road was designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act in 1984. The specific character-defining features noted in the by-law are the front veranda facing Old Montreal Road and the original windows on the main building. The Statement of Reason for Designation is described below:

Statement of Reason for Designation

Cameron House - Erected prior to 1851, is one of the older surviving buildings in the area. The building, a two-storey structure of stone and articulated wood detail and wood-trimmed window openings is characteristic of this period in the Ottawa Valley.

A location map is included as Document 1 and photos are included in Document 2.

DISCUSSION

Recommendation 1:

The application proposes construction at the rear of the existing stone farmhouse, which will involve rebuilding a one-storey stone summer kitchen and replacing a connecting wood addition and garage as shown in Document 3.

The proposed addition will have a similar depth and footprint to that of the existing as illustrated in Document 4. The roof of the addition, while higher than the existing, will not extend above the height of the main stone farmhouse facing Montreal Road and will have little visual impact on the building as seen from the road. The new addition will be clad in stone but it will be distinguished from the main building through a different pattern and building design.

The character-defining elements of the main house (original veranda and windows) will be restored by the building owner. The east wall of the stone house shown in the Document 2 has settled over time and will be rebuilt with the assistance of a matching heritage grant from the City.

The applicant has provided a brief Heritage Planning Rationale included as Document 5.

Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada

The proposed alteration as described above and in the Cultural Heritage Impact Statement is consistent with the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada which was adopted by City Council in 2008 to assist with the review of interventions to designated heritage properties in the city. Compliance with the Standards and Guidelines is noted below in italics.

Standard 11.

(a) Conserve the heritage value and character-defining elements when creating any new additions to an historic place or any related new construction.

The original two-storey farmhouse will be retained and its character-defining features restored.

(b) Make the new work physically and visually compatible with, subordinate to, and distinguishable from the historic place.

The proposed addition will have a footprint similar to that of the existing frame additions. The roof line of the addition will not extend above the height of the main stone farmhouse facing Montreal Road and have minimal visual impact. The new addition will be clad in stone but it will be distinguished from the main building through a different pattern and building design.

Conclusion

The existing building at 2226 Old Montreal Road will be retained and restored. The proposed addition at the rear of the property replaces an existing frame extension on a similar footprint and will be compatible with the heritage building to which it is attached. The Department is supportive of this application.

Recommendation 2:

Minor changes to a building design occasionally emerge during the working drawing phase. This recommendation is included to allow the General Manager, Planning and Growth Management to approve these changes.

Recommendation 3:

The Ontario Heritage Act does not provide any timelines for the expiry of heritage permits. A two year expiry date is recommended to ensure that the project is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with the approved heritage permit.

RURAL IMPLICATIONS

The restoration of this designated heritage building will enhance the heritage character of this part of Old Montreal Road.

CONSULTATION

Property owners immediately adjacent to this property have been notified of this application. The Cumberland Community Association has been notified of this application and has no comments or concerns.

Heritage Ottawa supports this application and has the following comments:

Heritage Ottawa has no objections to the proposed alterations to 2226 Old Montreal Road.

Indeed, we appreciate the effort and expense that is being made by the owner to restore this building in an appropriate manner, including restoration of the veranda and windows.

The use of stone set in a contrasting pattern from the original building for the addition is also, of course, a positive feature.

In summary, we support the application to alter.

COMMENTS BY THE WARD COUNCILLOR

The Ward Councillor, Stephen Blais, is generally supportive of this application.

LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no legal implications associated with this report.

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

There are no risk management implications associated with this report.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no direct financial implications.

ACCESSIBILITY IMPACT

There are no accessibility implications associated with this report.

TECHNOLOGY IMPLICATIONS

There are no direct technical implications associated with this report.

TERM OF COUNCIL PRIORITIES

Long-Term Sustainability Goals: Culture and Identity: Health and Quality of Life

C1 Contribute to the improvement of quality of life

C3 Provide a compelling vibrant destination

ES3 Reduce environmental impact

GP3 Make sustainable choices

HC4 Improve arts and heritage

APPLICATION PROCESS TIMELINE STATUS

This application was completed within the 90-day time period prescribed by the Ontario Heritage Act. The 90 day timeline expires on July 18, 2012.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Document 1 Location Map

Document 2 Photos-East & West Elevations

Document 3 Elevations

Document 4 Plans

Document 5 Extract – Heritage Planning Rationale

DISPOSITION

City Clerk and Solicitor Department, Legislative Services to notify the property owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust (10 Adelaide Street East, 3^rd Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 1J3) of Council’s decision.

LOCATION MAP DOCUMENT 1