THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF KING HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA NOVEMBER 5, 2014 PLANNING BOARD ROOM 2075 KING ROAD, KING CITY, ON Page 1. INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEMS Any additional items not listed on the agenda would be identified for approval. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 4. AGENDA ITEMS 4.1 “Eaton Hall: Pride of King Township” Book / Seneca College Campus Tour – Verbal Report (Kelly Mathews) 4.2 Municipal Heritage Symposium – Verbal Report (J. Elkow) 4.3 Heritage Property Grant Program Update – Verbal Report (J. Elkow) 4.4 Kettleby Bridge Plaque Update – Verbal Report (J. Elkow) 4.5 Heritage Pamphlet – Written Report (A. Nalli) 3-30 4.6 Heritage Property Evaluations 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 5.1 Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes 31-33 5.2 Minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting of October 1, 2014. 6. CORRESPONDENCE/INFORMATION ITEMS 6.1 Correspondence received for information Page 1 of 33 Heritage Advisory Committee Agenda Page 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. NEXT MEETING 8.1 Wednesday, February 4th, 2014 9. MOTION TO ADJOURN MEETING Page 2 of 33 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF KING REPORT TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Planning Department Prepared By: Jeffrey Elkow, Planner II / Heritage Coordinator RE: Heritage Property Evaluation 13115 Keele Street, King City Reference No. 4-4-7 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the property known as 13115 Keele Street, not be considered for inclusion onto the Heritage Register and that it be removed from the Built Heritage Inventory for the reasons expressed in more detail below. BACKGROUND This dwelling was built circa 1890 and was added to the Heritage Inventory in 1983. HERITAGE ATTRIBUTES PHYSICAL/DESIGN The dwelling at 13115 Keele Street displays a vernacular style of architecture. The dwelling features a gable roof and large window surrounds. HISTORICAL/ASSOCIATIVE VALUE There is no known historical / associative value. CONTEXTUAL VALUE The dwelling contributes well to the streetscape of Keele Street, north of King Road, and displays similar characteristics to nearby dwellings. Heritage Property Page 3 of 33 Evaluations AREAS OF CONCERN No outstanding concerns. EVALUATION OF HERITAGE VALUE The dwelling located at 13115 Keele Street has been modified over the years, including the rear 1.5 storey addition which was added prior to 2010. Given there is no known historical / associative value to the property and the dwelling does not feature any significant architectural features, staff are not satisfied that this property meets the criteria under Ontario Regulation 9/06 for determining cultural heritage value. Therefore, staff recommend that this property not be considered for inclusion onto the Township’s Heritage Register and that it be removed from the Built Heritage Inventory. ATTACHMENTS Appendix A: Built Heritage Inventory Page Heritage Property Page 4 of 33 Evaluations Appendix A: Built Heritage Inventory Page Heritage Property Page 5 of 33 Evaluations THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF KING REPORT TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Planning Department Prepared By: Jeffrey Elkow, Planner II / Heritage Coordinator RE: Heritage Property Evaluation 13165 Keele Street Reference No. 4-4-6 RECOMMENDATION Staff’s recommendation is to include 13165 Keele Street on the Heritage Registry under Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its architectural, historical and contextual value. BACKGROUND This dwelling was built circa 1850 and was added to the Heritage Inventory in 2000. HERITAGE ATTRIBUTES PHYSICAL/DESIGN The dwelling at 13165 Keele Street displays a rectangular style and features a gable roof and classical-style door surround. The exterior wall is brick and there is a brick chimney on the west side of the building. There is an addition on the south side of the building. HISTORICAL/ASSOCIATIVE VALUE The dwelling was previously used as a schoolhouse. Heritage Property Page 6 of 33 Evaluations CONTEXTUAL VALUE The dwelling is consistent with the character of the streetscape of Keele Street. AREAS OF CONCERN No outstanding concerns. EVALUATION OF HERITAGE VALUE The dwelling located at 13165 Keele Street remains in good conditions and contributes well to the surrounding area. Despite the addition on the south side of the building, the former schoolhouse still retains physical/design value as the original shape and brick exterior of the schoolhouse remains visible. Therefore, staff recommend that this property be considered for inclusion onto the Township’s Heritage Register. ATTACHMENTS Appendix A: Built Heritage Inventory Page Heritage Property Page 7 of 33 Evaluations Appendix A: Built Heritage Inventory Page Heritage Property Page 8 of 33 Evaluations THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF KING REPORT TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Planning Department Prepared By: Jeffrey Elkow, Planner II / Heritage Coordinator RE: Heritage Property Evaluation 13235-13375 Weston Road Reference No. 5-7-1 RECOMMENDATION Staff’s recommendation is to include 13235-13375 Weston Road on the Heritage Registry under Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its architectural and contextual value. BACKGROUND This dwelling was built circa 1867 and was added to the Heritage Inventory in 1983. HERITAGE ATTRIBUTES PHYSICAL/DESIGN The dwelling at 13235-13375 Weston Road features a central front gable, gable roof, and a wooden siding exterior. The entrance of the dwelling also features pillars with acorn caps. HISTORICAL/ASSOCIATIVE VALUE There is no known historical / associative value. CONTEXTUAL VALUE The dwelling contributes to and is consistent with the character of the area. Heritage Property Page 9 of 33 Evaluations AREAS OF CONCERN The dwelling appears to show signs of neglect. EVALUATION OF HERITAGE VALUE The dwelling provides a unique contribution to the streetscape, which is consistent with the form and setting. The dwelling appears to have retained many original architectural features including the wooden siding. Therefore, staff recommend that this property be considered for inclusion onto the Township’s Heritage Register. ATTACHMENTS Appendix A: Built Heritage Inventory Page Heritage Property Page 10 of 33 Evaluations Appendix A: Built Heritage Inventory Page Heritage Property Page 11 of 33 Evaluations THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF KING REPORT TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Planning Department Prepared By: Jeffrey Elkow, Planner II / Heritage Coordinator RE: Heritage Property Evaluation 13236 Dufferin Street Reference No. 3-7-1 RECOMMENDATION Staff’s recommendation is to include 13236 Dufferin Street on the Heritage Registry under Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its architectural and contextual value. BACKGROUND This dwelling was built circa 1860 and was added to the Heritage Inventory in 2005. HERITAGE ATTRIBUTES PHYSICAL/DESIGN The dwelling at 13236 Dufferin Street displays a vernacular adaptation of Georgian centre hall, including a gable roof and matching chimneys. The symmetrical three-bay front façade features three gabled dormers. The dwelling has a stone foundation and a board and batten exterior. HISTORICAL/ASSOCIATIVE VALUE There is no known historical / associative value. CONTEXTUAL VALUE The dwelling contributes to the historical landscape of Dufferin Street. Heritage Property Page 12 of 33 Evaluations AREAS OF CONCERN No outstanding concerns. EVALUATION OF HERITAGE VALUE The dwelling provides a good example of a centre hall design, covered in wood siding. The dwelling has maintained many original architectural features such as the windows, chimneys, and entranceway. There was a rear addition completed prior to 2010 which is not easily visible from the road and does not detract from the physical or design elements of the dwelling. Therefore, staff recommend that this property be considered for inclusion onto the Township’s Heritage Register. ATTACHMENTS Appendix A: Built Heritage Inventory Page Heritage Property Page 13 of 33 Evaluations Appendix A: Built Heritage Inventory Page Heritage Property Page 14 of 33 Evaluations THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF KING REPORT TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Planning Department Prepared By: Jeffrey Elkow, Planner II / Heritage Coordinator RE: Heritage Property Evaluation 13331 Keele Street Reference No. 3-8-1 RECOMMENDATION Staff’s recommendation is to include 13331 Keele Street on the Heritage Registry under Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its architectural value. BACKGROUND This dwelling was built circa 1940 and was added to the Heritage Inventory in 2005. HERITAGE ATTRIBUTES PHYSICAL/DESIGN The dwelling at 13331 Keele Street displays a log cabin style with an asymmetrical plan. The wooden exterior is composed of hand-hewn overlapping dovetailed chink logs. This feature is well complemented by a cedar shake roof as well as 6/6 paned glass windows. HISTORICAL/ASSOCIATIVE VALUE There is no known historical / associative value. CONTEXTUAL VALUE The dwelling is setback from the street and shielded by mature trees. AREAS OF CONCERN No outstanding concerns. EVALUATION OF HERITAGE VALUE The dwelling located at 13331 Keele Street provides a good example of a log cabin style dwelling that is uncommon within King Township. The rare architectural style and construction, in conjunction with no known significant alterations to the dwelling, demonstrate that this property meets the criteria under Ontario Regulation 9/06 for determining cultural heritage value. Therefore,