Meeting 07-2020

City of Kingston Report to Heritage Kingston Report Number HK-20-036

To: Chair and Members of Heritage Kingston From: Paige Agnew, Commissioner, Community Services Resource Staff: Andrea Gummo, Manager, Policy Planning Date of Meeting: August 19, 2020 Subject: Application for Heritage Permit Address: 1 King Street East P18-172 File Number: P18-056-2020

Council Strategic Plan Alignment:

Theme: 5. Foster healthy citizens and vibrant spaces

Goal: 5.1 Increase access to and continue to beautify the waterfront.

Executive Summary:

The subject property, known as Macdonald Park, at 1 King Street East is located on the south side of King Street, at the terminus of Barrie Street and is designated under both Parts IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act.

An application for alteration under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act (P18-056-2020) has been submitted to request approval to undertake shoreline and landscape works on the waterfront side of the Richardson Bath House, which was identified as a top priority in the Waterfront Master Plan approved by Council. Proposed works include modifications to the shoreline to enhance shoreline protection, and to reinstate existing concrete stairs (in the same location) which have been eroding. Accessible ramps will be added to the lakeside entrance of the Richardson Bath House, which include a painted black metal railing and concrete curbs. Additional paths to the water will also be provided, including an accessible path. A stepped wooden “lounging” area is proposed along the shoreline, as well as a lookout.

The Heritage Permit application submission includes a project summary, drawings of the proposed works, photos of existing conditions and Archaeological Assessment reports.

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This application was deemed complete on July 9, 2020. The Ontario Heritage Act provides a maximum of 90 days for Council to render a decision on an application to alter a heritage building under Section 42(4). This timeframe will expire on October 7, 2020.

Upon review of all the submitted materials, as well as applicable policies and legislation, staff have no concerns with the proposed scope of work, subject to the conditions outlined herein.

Recommendation:

That Heritage Kingston supportsCouncil’s approval of the following:

That alterations to the property at 1 King Street East, be approved in accordance with details described in the application (P18-056-2020), which was deemed completed on July 9, 2020 with said alterations to include works such as:

1. Modifications to the shoreline to enhance shoreline protection; 2. Reinstatement of existing concrete stairs (in the same location at the lakeside entrance of the Richardson Bath House) which have been eroding; 3. Establishing accessible ramps to the Richardson Bath House, at the lakeside entrance of the building with painted black metal railings and a concrete curb; 4. Planters on the lakeside of the Richardson Bath House, incorporated into the stairway and ramp design; 5. Provision of additional paths to the water, such as an accessible path including a painted black metal railing and ramp; 6. Establishing a stepped wooden “lounging” area along the shoreline (wood is not proposed to be painted), as well as a lookout; and

That the approval of the alterations be subject to the following conditions:

1. The proposed works shall be undertaken in accordance with the Old Sydenham Heritage Area Heritage Conservation District Plan; 2. All Planning Act applications, as necessary, shall be completed; 3. A Building Permit shall be obtained, as required; 4. Drawings and specifications submitted as part of the Building Permit process be provided to Heritage Planning staff for review to ensure consistency with the Heritage Permit and the Old Sydenham Heritage Area Heritage Conservation District Plan; 5. Any works that interface with the masonry of the Richardson Bath House shall be completed in accordance with the City’s Policy on Masonry Restoration on Heritage Buildings; 6. All proposed outdoor wooden materials be treated for exterior exposure; 7. The owner shall obtain service locates prior to excavation, as necessary; 8. Tree protection details and preservation plans be provided to the Public Works Forestry department and Heritage Planning; 9. Monitoring by a licensed archaeologist is required in specific areas during excavation in accordance with the recommendations of the 2011 Stage 2 and 3 Archaeological Assessment by Past Recovery Archaeological Services;

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10. Archaeological clearance of the area identified as requiring further assessment in the 2019 Stage 3 Archaeological Assessment by Ground Truth Archaeology Limited is required, prior to any soil disturbance; and 11. Any minor deviations from the submitted plans, which meet the intent of this approval and do not further impact the heritage attributes of the property, shall be delegated to the Director of Planning Division for review and approval.

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Authorizing Signatures:

Paige Agnew, Commissioner, Community Services

Lanie Hurdle, Chief Administrative Officer

Consultation with the following Members of the Corporate Management Team:

Peter Huigenbos, Commissioner, Business, Environment & Projects Not required

Brad Joyce, Commissioner, Corporate Services Not required

Jim Keech, President & CEO, Utilities Kingston Not required

Desirée Kennedy, Chief Financial Officer & City Treasurer Not required

Sheila Kidd, Commissioner, Transportation & Public Works Not required

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Options/Discussion:

Description of Application/Background The subject property at 1 King Street East is known as Macdonald Park is located on the south side of King Street, at the terminus of Barrie Street. The subject property contains the 1896 Newlands Pavilion; the Richardson Bath House, built in 1919; the 1925 Cross of Sacrifice; the Gaskin Lion, donated in 1909; and the Frances F. Willard Memorial Fountain of 1939. Murney Tower is located on a separate parcel of land (2 King Street West) and is owned by the Federal Government.

The property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act through By-Law Number 80-100 (Newlands Pavilion), and in 1984, through By-Law Number 84-65 (Richardson Bath House). The designation by-laws were amended in 2007 by By-Law Number 2007-67. Macdonald Park is also included in the Old Sydenham Heritage Conservation District created pursuant to Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act in 2015.

The Heritage Permit application submission includes a project summary, drawings of the proposed works, photos of existing conditions and Archaeological Assessment reports.

All submission materials are available online through the Development and Services Hub (DASH) at the following link, DASH, using “Look-up a Specific Address”. If there are multiple addresses, search one address at a time. Submission materials may also be found by searching the file number.

Reasons for Designation/Cultural Heritage Value The property was designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act in 1980 through By-Law Number 80-100 (Newlands Pavilion), and in 1984, through By-law Number 84-65 (Richardson Bath House). The designation by-laws were amended in 2007 by By-law Number 2007-67. Macdonald Park is also designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Old Sydenham Heritage Conservation District through By-Law Number 2015-67.

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Murney Tower is located within a parcel owned by the Federal Government (2 King Street West) which is separate from the property subject to this permit application. The property owned by the Federal Government is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and is designated as a National Historic Site of Canada. Murney Tower is considered a key attribute of this Federally- owned property. The proposed alterations will not affect the heritage attributes of the Tower, as recognized by the World Heritage Site and National Historic Site designations.

The Old Sydenham Heritage Area Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Plan Property Inventory Evaluation rates Macdonald Park as “significant” to the district. The Richardson Bath House was designed by Toronto architect, Barnard H. Prack, in 1918 and donated to the city by the Richardson family in memory of George T. Richardson who was killed in action in 1916. The list of heritage attributes of the Richardson Bath House, as outlined in Designating By-Law Number 2007-67, includes the following:

• Existing as a fine example of the architecture of public amenities in a building which responds to the quality of the site in terms of the overall landscape in Macdonald Park and as well in terms of the surrounding architecture including the domestic architecture of the houses of Emily Street and the Military Architecture of Murney Tower; • Its front and rear entrances with bracketed hoods; • Its random coursed ashlar stonework including corner chimney; • Its inscription stone at the front elevation; and • Its steel sash set in the pointed arch openings at the 2nd storey of the centre block.

Designating By-law Number 2007-67 also details the Contextual Value of Macdonald Park as a whole:

• Its contextual value is as a place of open space and leisure with important views of Lake Ontario, as an important element of the Old Sydenham Historic area, and its role as the residential complement to the historic and traditional central, business district Harbour Area, and Market Square Heritage Conservation District; • It is also defined by the extensive public open spaces consisting of City Park and Richardson Beach which constitute significant reserves of the urban forest and link the area to the recreational opportunities of the waterfront; and • It is also important as the landscape which surrounds Murney Tower National Historic Site.

Updated designation by-law 2007-67, and the Property Inventory Evaluation from the Old Sydenham Heritage Area HCD Plan are included as Exhibit B to this report.

Cultural Heritage Analysis This application proposes to undertake a number of alterations to the shoreline and access features on the waterfront side of the Richardson Bath House (Exhibit C – Concept Plans). The assessment of this application is summarized below through references to the relevant sections of the Old Sydenham Heritage Area HCD Plan, as well as the City of Kingston Official Plan and Federal standards and guidelines.

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Old Sydenham Heritage Area HCD Plan Macdonald Park is rated as a “significant” to the Old Sydenham Heritage Area Heritage Conservation District (HCD), and is therefore a heritage property that makes contributions to the heritage character of the HCD as a whole. The proposed works are required to be undertaken in accordance with the Old Sydenham Heritage Area HCD Plan, and an associated condition is included in staff’s recommendation.

The subject property is located within the City Park and Environs sub-area as defined in the Old Sydenham Heritage Area HCD Plan. The list of heritage attributes of the sub-area (section 2.3.4) includes “views from the Park down to the Lake”, “commemorative monuments and pavilions” and “areas of archaeological potential and significance, with First Nations activities associated with Macdonald Park”.

Views to the water will not be affected by the proposed works, and viewing opportunities are intended to be enhanced. Monuments and pavilions in Macdonald Park will similarly not be affected by the proposed landscaping works. With respect to archaeology, a Stage 2 and 3 Archaeological Assessment report was finalized in 2011 by Past Recovery Archaeological Services for Macdonald Park and included areas identified as requiring further assessment and requiring monitoring by a licensed archaeologist during excavation in proximity to the Richardson Bath House. A further Stage 3 assessment was conducted by Ground Truth Archaeology Limited in 2019 for an area west of the Richardson Bath House which recommended additional Stage 4 mitigation through excavation prior to any ground disturbance. Associated conditions have been included in the recommendation to ensure appropriate assessment is conducted prior to ground disturbance in specific areas, or monitoring is implemented as required.

The Property Inventory Evaluation of the Old Sydenham Heritage Area HCD Plan for Macdonald Park, provided in Exhibit B, summarizes the extensive history of Macdonald Park, and makes reference to architectural features of the Richardson Bath House. It’s notable that there are no features of significance identified south of the Richardson Bath house in the Property Inventory Evaluation where the shoreline and access works are proposed.

Section 7.8 of the Old Sydenham Heritage Area HCD Plan includes policy with respect to parks and open space, and states that, due to the fact “parks are large, complex and historically layered properties, the basic guideline for them is to be maintained in their current form pending completion of master plans for their conservation and enhancement.” The City of Kingston Waterfront Master Plan was approved by Council on March 22, 2016 and was developed with extensive and collaborative public and stakeholder consultation between 2014 and 2016. The Waterfront Master Plan includes improvements to Richardson beach as a priority project.

City of Kingston Official Plan The City of Kingston Official Plan identifies a number of protected views through Macdonald Park, on Schedule 9, including a view through to the water from the terminus of Barrie Street, and a view to the water from the terminus of Emily Street, adjacent to Macdonald Park. Protected views will not be affected by the proposed application.

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According to section 7.3.C.4. of the Official Plan, any private or public work or development that is proposed within or adjacent to a designated heritage conservation district must demonstrate that it respects and complements the identified cultural heritage value or interest and heritage attributes of the district or area. The proposed works appear to meet the intent of this policy by avoiding direct impact to features of cultural heritage value in Macdonald Park, identified in the Old Sydenham Heritage Area HCD Plan.

Heritage attributes of Macdonald Park are further detailed in the updated Part IV designation by- law for Macdonald Park. The heritage attributes of the Richardson Bath House identified in the Part IV designation are not affected by the proposed works. It’s notable that the proposal will preserve existing tree cover where possible, in relation to the heritage attribute of contextual value identified for Richardson Beach, which includes the “significant reserves of urban forest”. In particular, the proposal includes preserving the existing maple trees south of the Richardson Bathhouse. Additional tree preservation details have been requested by the Forestry department, which is included in the conditions of approval.

Provincial and Federal Guidelines The proposal conforms to the applicable heritage conservation objectives set out within Parks Canada’s Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. Broadly, the application will be:

• Consistent with Applicable Guidelines for Cultural Heritage Landscapes with notable Vegetation- (Parks Canada’s Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada – Standards and Guidelines for Buildings): The overall condition of vegetation on the site was assessed early in the planning process and the scope of work is based on current conditions. Further documentation will be provided to Forestry and Heritage Planning to provide details on tree preservation and protection plans and any interventions that may affect the urban forest.

Upon review of all of the submitted materials, as well as applicable policies and legislation, staff have no concerns with the proposed application, subject to the conditions outlined herein.

Previous Approvals P18-172-010-2010 Restoration of the Gaskin Lion statue P18-172-025-2011 Balustrade repairs to Newlands Pavilion P18-172-082-2013DA Changes to parking surface P18-094-2017 Repairs and restorations to the Richardson Bath House

Comments from Department and Agencies The following internal departments have commented on this application and provided the following comments:

Planning Division: The subject property is currently located within the General Recreation Park ‘P’ Zone in the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law Number 8499 and is designated ‘Open Space’ and ‘Environmental Protection Area’ in the Official Plan. No concerns from a planning perspective.

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Building Division: As the ramp and stairs provide access to the building, a Building Permit will be required.

Environment Division: The project manager (PM) should contact Environment division directly to review necessary plans, SOPS, and permits required under the City's environmental risk management system. Items that will likely be required include: soil management plan and disposal plans, in water works permits, sediment controls, spill mitigation and management, designated and hazardous materials identification and handling specifications but may include others.

Engineering Department: No comments.

Forestry: Please outline what tree preservation and protection measures that will be taken during the project. There are existing Memorial trees within the construction work area. It is paramount that these and the existing tree cover be adequately preserved. Public Works- Forestry would like to review the proposed works in the field with the project manager prior to works commencing.

Utilities Kingston: Utilities Kingston has no concerns with this application. Locates should be obtained as required by contacting Ontario One Call.

Consultation with Heritage Kingston Heritage Kingston was consulted on this application through the Development and Services Hub (DASH) system. The Committee’s comments have been compiled and attached as Exhibit E. A response to the Heritage Kingston comments by the applicant is also provided as Exhibit F.

A member of Heritage Kingston emphasized the importance of tree preservation, particularly retaining the mature maple trees south of the Richardson Bath House and suggested that additional tree plantings would not be desirable in proximity of the building. It was also questioned whether or not the upper concrete stair replacement was necessary. The applicant responded that the existing mature maple trees to the south of the Richardson Bath House are to be retained and that there are no new trees proposed within 10m of Richardson Bath House. The applicant also explained that the concrete stairways would be impacted by the installation of the accessible ramps. Retaining portions of the existing concrete steps would be difficult, and possibly costly, given the scope of work required to modify the upper and lower sections to accommodate the new accessible route(s). The applicant further explained that a full replacement of the concrete steps will provide a consistent aesthetic and life span for the step and ramp assembly.

A member of Heritage Kingston raised the importance of making the wooden loungers accessible to all and suggested the design should allow for sitting upright as well as lounging. Easy maintenance and cleaning of the wood lounging area was also raised as an important consideration. These comments will be taken into consideration as part of the project’s detailed design.

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While the proposal has not been modified as a result of Heritage Kingston comments to date, conditions of approval of the heritage permit emphasize the importance of specific matters raised by Committee members, tree preservation and long-term maintenance of wood components.

Conclusion Staff recommends approval of the application File Number (P18-056-2020), subject to the conditions outlined herein, as there are no objections from a cultural heritage perspective, and no concerns have been raised by internal departments.

Existing Policy/By-Law:

Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (Parks Canada) Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.O. 18 (Province of Ontario) By-Law Number 2013-141 Procedural By-Law for Heritage City’s Policy on Masonry Restoration in Heritage Buildings Designating By-Law Numbers 80-100, 84-65, 2007-67 and 2015-67 Old Sydenham Heritage Conservation District Plan

Notice Provisions:

Pursuant to Section 42(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA), notice of receipt of a complete application has been served on the applicant.

Accessibility Considerations:

Accessibility of the waterfront will be improved as part of the proposed alterations.

Financial Considerations:

None

Contacts:

Andrea Gummo, Manager, Policy Planning 613-546-4291 extension 3256

Amy Didrikson, Intermediate Planner 613-546-4291 extension 3288

Other City of Kingston Staff Consulted:

None

Exhibits Attached:

Exhibit A Context Maps and Photographs

Exhibit B Designating By-Law 2007-67 & Property Inventory Evaluation Form

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Exhibit C Concept Plans

Exhibit D Existing Site Condition Photos Provided by Applicant

Exhibit E Correspondence Received from Heritage Kingston

Exhibit F Response to Heritage Kingston Comments from Applicant

Exhibit G Summary of Final Comments

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Context Map –Richardson Bath House

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MACDONALD PARK / MURNEY TOWER 1 KING STREET/ Built heritage attributes: 2 KING STREET WEST 1. Murney Tower (A) 2. Richardson Bath House (B) 3. Newlands Pavilion (C) 4. Gaskin Lion (D) 5. Flag pole (E) 6. Cross of Sacrifice (F)

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MACDONALD PARK 1 KING STREET

Date: 1890 (as a formal park)

Rating: S

Macdonald Park is part of a late 18th century crown grant of farm lot 24, concession 1, to the Revd. John Stuart, U.E. and part of a crown grant of farm lot 25 given to Michael Grass, U.E. This area had, by that time, already been exploited for military strategic purposes when, in 1758, British forces landed along the shore to march east to Fort Frontenac, which they captured from the French. Stuart built a house (near and to the west of today’s Murney Tower) and worked a farm on his land. In 1809 Grass sold his lot to Henry Murney, whose name was given to Murney’s Point.

The waterfront land was deemed of strategic importance during the War of 1812 because of the need to protect the small town of Kingston -- then east of West Street and mainly developed near the shore of Lake Ontario -- from potential overland invasion by the enemy. A defensive line of picket fences, blockhouses and batteries was erected around the land side of the town including a section along West Street. It had the extra protection of a blockhouse (burnt 1835) and battery in the area of Murney’s Point. Certain civilian buildings such as barns were converted for barracks. After the war, the area was used for housing and farming. It became an arena of illness and death in the early 1830s when cholera accompanied Irish emigrants, who were treated in a hospital converted from the blockhouse, as well as in the barracks.

In 1838, the town’s boundaries expanded to the west to include farm lot 25. It did not include Stuartville, a subdivision concentrated north of today’s Union Street by the Revd. Stuart and mainly populated by members of the working class. It was not until 1850 that lot 24 became part of the city.

Parts of lots 24 and 25 were acquired in 1840 by the government for military purposes and as part of the secret preparations for making Kingston the capital of the United Canadas (Upper Canada or Ontario and Lower Canada or Quebec). The government moved to Kingston the next year and created a Parliament House out of the general hospital. Had the government remained (Kingston was abandoned as the capital in early 1844), the undeveloped land on what is now City Park would have likely been the site of a new Parliament House. Kingston requested that the land be turned over to the municipality for a Public Square, but no action was taken, and it became part of the city and area's defences during the Oregon Crisis of 1845. The worry over American attack resulted in the erection of a number of Martello

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towers, including the 1846 Murney Tower* (at first named Murray) south of King Street in the area now known as Macdonald Park. The land in what is now City Park became a marching ground for the Royal Artillery until John Counter, Kingston's mayor, officially requested its conversion to a public park in 1852 -- placing it among the earliest public parks in the province. On 19 December 1853 the province offered three acres of land to the county (then consisting of the United Counties of Frontenac, Lennox & Addington) as a site for a new Court House (since 1864 known as the Frontenac County Court House). The new site was to the west of the city proper and at a height of land overlooking some twenty acres of open land down to the lakeshore. In 1856 Court Street was opened.

In the late 19th century -- when the Murney Tower was no longer of interest for military purposes -- the area becomes increasingly used for recreation such as swimming. The city looked to gain a 99-year lease on the Murney Tower land in 1889.† George Kirkpatrick held the lease year-to-year from the government but was willing to transfer it to the city to establish a public park, which would enhance City Park to its north. In 1890 a lease was granted to the city for a token yearly payment by the federal government except for Murney Tower itself. When Sir John A. Macdonald died the next year, the park was named after him. The need for a bath house was immediately expressed but would not be realized for almost another three decades. It is not until 1967 -- Canada’s centennial -- that the park land (except the tower) was transferred from the federal government to the city.

In 1896 architect William Newlands designed a park music pavilion, now known as the Newlands Pavilion, close to the shore. Architectural drawings, dated 8 May 1896, are in the Queen’s University Archives. Under a cross-form, shingled, roof, decorated with wave-like scrolls on the cresting, the wood walls are open for visibility and maximum exposure to the lake breezes while shelter is given from the sun. A turned spindle balustrade is found on top of and following the perimeter of the foundation, which is interrupted with a flight of steps facing north. Characteristic late Victorian latticework, spooling and openwork panels add visual interest to the areas under the gables and in the frieze. On the longer axis of the roof, at each end the roof dips down into a hipped form -- a device popular in the late 19th century. In 1979, it was restored with new cedar Newlands Pavilion J.McK framing, shingles, a projection for

* The Murney Tower is discussed in a separate entry in this inventory (see below). It is a National Historic Site and, since 2007, a World Heritage Site. † Relevant transcriptions from newspapers and city records are found in Lyndsay Hatlelid, “Macdonald Park: a Cultural Heritage Overview” for the City of Kingston, 2006, see chronology pp 12-29.

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the band, balusters, cresting and latticework by architect Lily Inglis with the support of the Sydenham Ward Ratepayers Association, the Ontario Heritage Foundation and the city.‡

Symbolic of its historic military use, the park became the location for obsolete weaponry in 1908. In the next year, R. J. Gaskin donated a bronze, standing, male lion, which has recently been restored. At this time, there was activity around changing the land formation, particularly along the shoreline.§ This became more pronounced in the 1970s when rocks, removed from the new underground parking at Queen’s University, created an undulating shore in Breakwater Park.

Toronto architect Barnard H.

Prack’s plans were accepted in 1918 Gaskin Lion for a bathing house donated by the J.McK Richardson family in honour of Captain George T. Richardson who was killed in action in 1916. The stone Richardson Bath House was opened 11 June 1919. Note the inscription stone. The building, positioned parallel and close to the shore, features a two-storey centre unit under a hipped roof and accessed by doors -- protected by bracketed canopies -- to the south and north. The upper windows are in the form of thermal windows taken from Roman architecture. It has a red tiled floor and grey marble wainscoting. Flanking the Richardson Bath House centre unit to each side is a one- J.McK storey wing with the exposed end wall under a hipped roof. The small-paned windows in the wings are positioned in a strip high above the ground and immediately under the roof overhang. This allows protection from the sun and maximum privacy for these changing rooms, segregated for males and females. The roofs are covered with tiles, evoking images of Roman and Italian architecture.

‡ Notes from Jennifer McKendry. § Ibid., 19-20.

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To the northwest of the Richardson Bath House is a free standing, very tall flag pole, which is shown in a postcard cancelled in 1906 (private collection) and in an aerial view of 1924. A platform forms the arms of a cross (or mast) near the top of the pole with ropes running diagonally to a ring near the ground level.

In 1925, the Kingston Historical Society leased the Murney Tower, then in a state of disrepair, from today’s Parks Canada to run as a museum. In the same year, the Cross of Sacrifice was unveiled west of Murney Tower. It was a project of the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire. A tall, stone, Latin cross on a pedestal and base -- raised on three surrounding steps in an octagonal formation -- is ornamented on the north side by an applied sword. In 1939 a stone, free standing water fountain, dedicated to temperance leader Frances F. Willard, was installed. Flag Pole Of fundamental heritage importance is the continuous J.McK. concept of a public park since at least 1890.

Cross of Sacrifice J.McK.

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Rear of Richardson Bathhouse, west view. View of Richardson Beach and Bathhouse from western limits.

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Existing Condition – Richardson Beach (west and central shoreline)

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Comments No Comments No Response Heritage Kingston Members Enclosed Provided Received

Chair, Peter Gower ☐ ☐ ☒

Councilor Bridget Doherty ☐ ☐ ☒

Councilor Gary Oosterhof ☐ ☐ ☒

Jane McFarlane ☒ ☐ ☐

Donald Taylor ☒ ☐ ☐

Jennifer Demitor ☐ ☐ ☒

Matthew McCartney ☐ ☐ ☒

Zoe Harris ☐ ☐ ☒

William Hineman ☐ ☐ ☒

Jeremy St-Onge ☐ ☐ ☒

Moya Dumville ☐ ☐ ☒

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City of Kingston 216 Ontario Street Kingston, Ontario Canada, K7L 2Z3

Website: www.cityofkingston.ca where history and innovation thrive TTY: Dial 613-546-4889 Date: July 11, 2020 Form: Heritage Kingston Reviewer Form Reviewer Name: Don Taylor Application Type: Alteration and/or repair File Number: P18-056-2020

Property Address: 1 KING ST

Description of Proposal:

The subject property, known as Macdonald Park, at 1 King Street East is located on the south side of King Street, at the terminus of Barrie Street. The subject property includes: the 1896 Newlands Pavilion; the1919 Richardson Bath House; the 1925 Cross of Sacrifice; the Gaskin Lion, donated in 1909; and the Frances F. Willard Memorial Fountain of 1939. The subject property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and included in the Old Sydenham Heritage Conservation District (HCD), designated pursuant to Part V of the Act. The Murney Tower is located on a separate parcel of land, owned by the Federal Government. The City of Kingston Parks Development (Engineering Services) have submitted a heritage permit application to undertake shoreline and landscape works on the waterfront side of the Richardson Bath House, which was identified as a top priority in the Waterfront Master Plan. Proposed works include modifications to the shoreline to enhance shoreline protection, and to reinstate existing concrete stairs (in the same location) which have been eroding. Additional paths to the water will be provided, including an accessible path. A painted black metal railing and ramp will be added. A stepped wooden “lounging” area is proposed along the shoreline (wood is not proposed to be painted), as well as a lookout. The submission includes a project summary, drawings of the proposed works, photos of existing conditions and an Archaeological Assessment.

Comments for Consideration on the Application:

The proposed works should make the shoreline more pleasant and accessible with negligible impact on the heritage values of the Richardson Bath House. The existing mature maple trees on the south side of the Bath House are in good condition and should be retained as indicated. Adding other full size trees around the building is undesirable since they would add to the already dense shade and hide the building. The

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shoreline works seem reasonable but the upper concrete stairways appear to be in good condition and the need for replacement is not clear.

Recommended Conditions for the Application: {Please enter your recommended conditions here}

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City of Kingston 216 Ontario Street Kingston, Ontario Canada, K7L 2Z3

Website: www.cityofkingston.ca TTY: Dial 613-546-4889

where history and innovation thrive Date: July 22, 2020 Form: Heritage Kingston Reviewer Form Reviewer Name: Jane McFarlane Application Type: Alteration and/or repair

File Number: P18-056-2020 Property Address: 1 KING ST

Description of Proposal:

Comments for Consideration on the Application: The general design of the landscape works and the accessible path are a much needed improvement for Richardson Beach. However consideration of providing seating close to the accessible ramps and in the lookout area should be considered. The design of the wooden loungers and the structure beneath it is somewhat concerning in that it appears that in order to make use of the loungers, one must basically sit down at ground level, not an easy feat for many. Care should be taken to ensure that the design of this seating area allows for use by all. A seating design that allows for both sitting upright and possibly lounging will meet the needs of more users, an example of this can be seen in the wood and concrete seating in the sloped area of the Peace Garden in

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Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto. Also to be taken into consideration is whether cleaning and maintenance of the lounger/seating area can be done easily and effectively.

Recommended Conditions for the Application: {Please enter your recommended conditions here}

142 Exhibit F Report Number K-20-036 Comments Response The general design of the landscape works, Noted. We will take it into and the accessible path are a much needed consideration as part of the project’s improvement for Richardson Beach. detailed design. However, consideration of providing seating close to the accessible ramps and in the lookout area should be considered. The design of the wooden loungers and the structure beneath it is somewhat concerning in that it appears that in order to make use of the loungers, one must basically sit down at ground level, not an easy feat for many. Care should be taken to ensure that the design of this seating area allows for use by all. A seating design that allows for both sitting upright and possibly lounging will meet the needs of more users, an example of this can be seen in the wood and concrete seating in the sloped area of the Peace Garden in Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto. Also, to be taken into consideration is whether cleaning and maintenance of the lounger/seating area can be done easily and effectively.

The proposed works should make the The existing mature maple trees to shoreline more pleasant and accessible with the south of the building are to be negligible impact on the heritage values of the retained. The proposed planting area Richardson Bath House. The existing mature for the existing trees is slightly larger maple trees on the south side of the Bath than the current root zone. House are in good condition and should be retained as indicated. Adding other full size There are no new trees proposed trees around the building is undesirable since within 10m of Richardson Bath they would add to the already dense shade House. and hide the building. The shoreline works seem reasonable but the upper concrete The concrete stairways would be stairways appear to be in good condition and impacted by the installation of the the need for replacement is not clear. accessible ramps. Retaining portions the existing concrete steps would be difficult, and possibly costly, given the scope of work required to modify the upper and lower sections to accommodate the new accessible route(s). A full replacement of the steps will provide a consistent aesthetic and life span for the step and ramp assembly.

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Summary of Final Comments at August 19, 2020 Heritage Kingston

Meeting [To be added following the meeting.]

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