AGENDA Built Heritage Experts Panel Wednesday, January 17, 2018 12:00 pm Conference Room A 4 th Floor, City Hall
AGENDA BUILT HERITAGE EXPERTS PANEL MEETING January 17, 2018 12:00 p.m. Conference Room A, 4th Floor, City Hall 1. Call to Order & Approval of the Agenda 2. Delegation a. Jeremy Bryant of Lat49 18 Springdale Street 3. Adoption of the Minutes a. Minutes of December 6, 2017 3. Business Arising a. Ratification of E-Poll - 23 King s Bridge Road 4. New Business a. Decision Note dated: January 9, 2018 re: Salvaging Heritage Building Materials b. Decision Note dated January 11, 2018 re: 16 Church Hill, St. John the Baptist Anglican Cathedral Exterior Renovations c. Decision Note dated January 11, 2018 re: 18 Springdale Street, Land Use Assessment Report Salvation Army Centre of Hope d. Decision Note dated January 9, 2018 re: 2018 Heritage Awards e. Discussion on Iron Spindles 6. Date of Next Meeting 7. Adjournment
DECISION/DIRECTION NOTE Title: 18 Springdale Street, Land Use Assessment Report Salvation Army Centre of Hope Date Prepared: January 11, 2018 Report To: Councillor & Role: Chair and Members, Built Heritage Experts Panel Councillor Maggie Burton, Planning and Development Lead Ward: 2 Decision/Direction Required: To seek approval for the design of the Salvation Army Centre of Hope located at 18 Springdale Street. Discussion Background and Current Status: The City has received a Land Use Assessment Report (LUAR) for the proposed Salvation Army Centre of Hope located at 18 Springdale Street. The LUAR has been submitted as a requirement for the proposed Municipal Plan and Development Regulations amendments to accommodate the development. The building will house a variety of uses including: a health care clinic; family, dining, and employment services; training spaces and library; offices and meeting space; a chapel; and twenty (20) supportive housing units. The LUAR is brought to the Built Heritage Experts Panel to evaluate the design considerations proposed in the development. The subject property is located within Heritage Area 3. The Municipal Plan amendment proposes to amend the land use district from Commercial Downtown (CD) to Institutional (INST) and the Development Regulations amendment will introduce a new Institutional Downtown (INST-D) Zone with a schedule of permitted uses and development standards. The building is not designated by Council as a Heritage Building. As per Regulation 5.9.4 Heritage Area Standards (Table), if a new building does not comply with the Heritage Area Standards, a comprehensive design package may be approved by Council. The LUAR will satisfy this requirement. The proposed building will be five (5) storeys in height with multiple uses throughout the building. The building is composed of two main masses: the lower mass containing the public facilities and the upper mass containing the housing units (2 storeys). The two masses will be clad in contrasting materials, designed to minimize its size. A charcoal coloured brick will be used for the public portion and an ivory cementitious plank board for the upper mass. Although the building is 5 storeys, the design creates minimal shadow impacts on neighbouring properties. The public areas will have large glazed section with more proportioned windows for the offices and residential units. The building will include a parking garage with access off George Street West. Other design considerations include a variety of exterior lighting options ensuring that the building and walkways are well lit. A geothermal system will be used which reduces the amount of rooftop equipment required. A courtyard/seating area is proposed near the basement entrance, in addition to planters and landscaping along the entranceway. City of St. John s PO Box 908 St. John s, NL Canada A1C 5M2 www.stjohns.ca
Decision/Direction Note Page 2 18 Springdale Street While the proposed development is a modern building, it is designed in a way that is respectful of the neighbouring properties. The building also contains public access along George Street West and Springdale Street, increasing the public activity in the area. Given the above, it is recommended to approve the design of the Salvation Army Centre for Hope located at 18 Springdale Street, as proposed in the LUAR. Key Considerations/Implications: 1. Budget/Financial Implications: Not applicable. 2. Partners or Other Stakeholders: Not applicable. 3. Alignment with Strategic Directions/Adopted Plans: Neighbourhoods Build our City Maintain and position downtown as a distinct neighbourhood. 4. Legal or Policy Implications: Not applicable. 5. Engagement and Communications Considerations: Not applicable. 6. Human Resource Implications: Not applicable. 7. Procurement Implications: Not applicable. 8. Information Technology Implications: Not applicable. 9. Other Implications: Not applicable. Recommendation: It is recommended to approve the design of the Salvation Army Centre for Hope located at 18 Springdale Street as proposed in the Land Use Assessment Report. Prepared by/signature: Ann-Marie Cashin, MCIP Planner III, Urban Design and Heritage Signature: Approved by/date/signature: Ken O Brien, MCIP Chief Municipal Planner Signature: AMC/dlm Attachments: Location of Subject Property G:\Planning and Development\Planning\2018\Built Heritage Experts Panel\BHEP - 18 Springdale Street Jan 11 2018(amc).docx
Decision/Direction Note Page 3 18 Springdale Street Location of Subject Property 18 Springdale Street
MINUTES BUILT HERITAGE EXPERTS PANEL MEETING December 6, 2017 12:00 p.m. Conference Room A Present: Glenn Barnes, NLAA, MRAIC, Chair Ken O Brien, Chief Municipal Planner Ann-Marie Cashin, Planner III, Urban Design and Heritage Rob Schamper, Technical Advisor Bruce Blackwood, Contractor Matthew Mills, Provincial Association of Landscape Architects Michael Philpott, Heritage Foundation of NL Garnet Kindervater, Canadian Homebuilders NL (12:15 pm) Lydia Lewycky, Atlantic Planners Institute Mark Whelan, Architect, Fougere Menchenton Architecture Inc. (12:15 pm) Maureen Harvey, Legislative Assistant ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved Lydia Lewycky; Seconded Matthew Mills That the agenda be adopted as presented CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved Garnet Kindervater; Seconded Michael Philpott That the minutes of November 28, 2017 be adopted as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY a. Decision Note dated November 17, 2017 re: 354 Water Street Exterior façade and sidewalk renovations The City received an application for exterior façade and sidewalk renovations to 354 Water Street (old Canada Post Building). The applicant proposes to convert three of the large ground-level windows to entrances for separate businesses, as well as introduce steps and relocate the ramp. Renovations are only proposed for the groundlevel. 1
Recommendation: Moved Bruce Blackwood; Seconded by Mark Whelan It is recommended to approve the exterior façade renovations at 354 Water Street subject to existing cladding remaining the same and suggesting that black iron railing be installed as opposed to glass. b. 180-184 Signal Hill Road, Philip Pratt Decision Note dated November 22, 2017 At the Panel meeting of November 28, 2017 it was agreed that this application warranted further deliberation by the Panel, hence the reason for today s meeting. Mr. Pratt submitted further comments in a document which were considered by the Panel. Lengthy discussion took place evaluating the merits of the proposal. Staff reminded the panel that the approval of the application, in accordance with the Development Regulations At the end of the day this development is at the discretion of Council. Recommendation Moved by Garnet Kindervater; Seconded by Lydia Lewycky Recognizing the Panel s responsibility to provide advice to Council on matters of heritage, is recommended that the application as currently designed, be rejected. However, the following suggestions are put forward that would be more acceptable for the Panel to consider: Massing: a. Efforts be taken to break up the massing of the building such that it is less intrusive and blends with the character of the area b. Rejection of the curvilinear form due to lack of local context Materials a. The materials and fenestration be influenced by and reflective of the neighborhood b. Proponent to provide more information with respect to the size and height of retaining walls. In addition to the above Panel recommends the following: 2
Adjacent Development a. As per the applicant s suggestion, 178 Signal Hill Road should be retained and restored. Any application to integrate 178 Signal Hill Road be considered as part of this development. b. City Staff to review the potential for designation of 178 Signal Hill Road as a heritage building Mock Up a. The proponent be required to do an on-site mock up to illustrate the three dimensions of the building which can be reviewed by the public, the Panel and Council. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY c. Discussion on Council s proposed Heritage Policy Sub-Committee The Panel requested clarification of a recent decision of Council to create a Heritage Policy Sub-Committee. The Chief Municipal Planner informed the group that this suggestion was presented unexpectedly at a recent meeting of Council in Committee of the Whole. The Panel questioned the mandate of the new sub-committee particularly as it relates to the Panel s terms of reference, which included policy advice. It was also noted that the Panel has already moved forward with numerous policies which have been accepted by Council. It was agreed that an invitation be extended to the Planning and Development Lead of Council, Councillor Maggie Burton, to attend a meeting of the Panel early in the new year to discuss. Date of Next Meeting January 17, 2018 at noon. Adjournment The meeting adjourned 1:55 pm Glenn Barnes, NLAA, MRAIC Chairperson 3
E Poll, December 31, 2017 23 King s Bridge Road Recommend Heritage Status Agree Glenn Barnes X Garnet Kindervater Bruce Blackwood X Matthew Mills X Michael Philpot X Lydia Lewycky X Mark Whelan Abstention Disagree
DECISION/DIRECTION NOTE Title: Salvaging Heritage Building Materials Date Prepared: January 9, 2018 Report To: Councillor & Role: Ward: Chair and Members, Built Heritage Experts Panel Councillor Maggie Burton, Planning and Development Lead All Decision/Direction Required: To seek approval to promote the salvaging of heritage building materials, connect interested parties and create a pamphlet on the benefits of salvaging heritage building materials during interior renovations. Discussion Background and Current Status: Recently, a number of City of St. John s Designated Heritage Buildings have been demolished. These include Richmond Cottage and Belevedere Orphanage. Quinnipiac at 25Winter Avenue was also demolished; it was not designated by the City but could have merited designation. While the reason for demolition may vary from case to case, the question has been raised as to what the City can do to assist with deconstruction and salvaging of architectural and heritage building materials. Please note, the demolition of designated heritage buildings is viewed as a last-case scenario. Oftentimes buildings are demolished for public health and safety reasons. The purpose of this review is not to promote demolition, but to determine ways to salvage building materials in cases where a building must be demolished. Under the City of St. John s Act, the City does not have the authority to mandate the recycling or reuse of building materials. This eliminates the City s ability to require deconstruction of heritage buildings. Therefore, it is recommended that the City s role be to promote the reuse and recycling of architectural and heritage building materials and to help connect interested parties. This may include connecting the property owner with organizations interested in salvaging heritage building materials. Staff have met with representatives from the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Newfoundland and Labrador Historic Trust. The Heritage Foundation is interested in assisting with the salvage of heritage building materials should the case arise. The Foundation will also work with the City to determine ways to increase recycling of building materials. Other cases where the City could raise awareness regarding the salvage of heritage materials would include older home interior renovations. The City does not regulate interior renovations in Heritage Areas with respect to heritage requirements, however there is ample opportunity for the reuse of building materials in these situations. A pamphlet could be produced to inform residents of this option. Please be advised, the Province has announced a review of the City of St. John s Act. Depending on the results of this review, in the future the City may be able to take a more active role in requiring the recycling of building materials. City of St. John s PO Box 908 St. John s, NL Canada A1C 5M2 www.stjohns.ca
Decision/Direction Note Page 2 Salvaging Heritage Materials In the case of unavoidable demolition, it is recommended that the City encourage deconstruction and salvage of heritage building materials and connect interested parties. It is also recommended that the City create a pamphlet advising property owners of the option to salvage building materials during interior renovations. Key Considerations/Implications: 1. Budget/Financial Implications: Not applicable. 2. Partners or Other Stakeholders: Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador 3. Alignment with Strategic Directions/Adopted Plans: A Culture of Cooperation Create effective City-education collaborations. 4. Legal or Policy Implications: Not applicable. 5. Engagement and Communications Considerations: Work with City staff to create a pamphlet on salvaging heritage materials during interior renovations. 6. Human Resource Implications: Not applicable. 7. Procurement Implications: Not applicable. 8. Information Technology Implications: Not applicable. 9. Other Implications: Not applicable. Recommendation: In the case of demolition it is recommended to encourage deconstruction and salvaging of heritage building materials and to connect interested parties. It is also recommended to create a pamphlet advising residents of the option to salvage building materials during interior renovations. Prepared by/signature: Ann-Marie Cashin, MCIP Planner III, Urban Design and Heritage Signature: Approved by/date/signature: Ken O Brien, MCIP Chief Municipal Planner Signature: AMC/dlm Attachments: Not Applicable. G:\Planning and Development\Planning\2018\Built Heritage Experts Panel\BHEP - Salvaging Heritage Building Materials Jan 9 2018(amc).docx
DECISION/DIRECTION NOTE Title: 16 Church Hill, St. John the Baptist Anglican Cathedral Exterior renovations Date Prepared: January 11, 2018 Report To: Councillor & Role: Chair and Members, Built Heritage Experts Panel Councillor Maggie Burton, Planning and Development Lead Ward: 2 Decision/Direction Required: To seek approval for exterior renovations to St. John the Baptist Anglican Cathedral, located at 16 Church Hill. Discussion Background and Current Status: The City has received an application for exterior renovations to St. John the Baptist Anglican Cathedral, located at 16 Church Hill. The renovations include repairs to the roof, buttresses, masonry and windows. The subject property is located within Heritage Area 1, the Institutional (INST) and Open Space (O) Official Districts and is zoned Institutional (INST) and Cemetery (CEM). The building is designated by Council as a Heritage Building. The Cathedral is also a provincial Registered Heritage Structure, and a National Historic Site of Canada. The renovations will take place in four areas, identified as A through D in the attached plans. Repairs to the roof include replacing the slate roof with salvaged and new slate. The new slate will match the existing slate in size, thickness and colour. The pinnacle stone and top of the buttresses will be clad with lead coated copper. With respect to masonry, the hard mortar will be replaced with a lime-rich mortar in a colour which matches the original mortar. Masonry will also be coated with kiem lotexan, a colourless water repellent. The non-vented storm windows will be replaced with vented glass and aluminum frame storm windows. Attached is a sample of the vented glass that will be used. Please note, the project is funded in part under the Parks Canada National Cost-Sharing Program for Heritage Places. In order to qualify for this funding, the renovations must demonstrate adherence to the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (second edition), among other criteria. The proposed renovations appear to restore the building while respecting the original character of the building. Measures are also being taken to help protect and maintain the building for years to come. Given the above, it is recommended to approve the exterior renovations to St. John the Baptist Anglican Cathedral, as submitted. City of St. John s PO Box 908 St. John s, NL Canada A1C 5M2 www.stjohns.ca
Decision/Direction Note Page 2 16 Church Hill Key Considerations/Implications: 1. Budget/Financial Implications: Not applicable. 2. Partners or Other Stakeholders: Not applicable. 3. Alignment with Strategic Directions/Adopted Plans: Neighbourhoods Build our City Maintain and position downtown as a distinct neighbourhood. 4. Legal or Policy Implications: Not applicable. 5. Engagement and Communications Considerations: Not applicable. 6. Human Resource Implications: Not applicable. 7. Procurement Implications: Not applicable. 8. Information Technology Implications: Not applicable. 9. Other Implications: Not applicable. Recommendation: It is recommended to approve the exterior renovations to St. John the Baptist Anglican Cathedral, located at 16 Church Hill, as submitted. Prepared by/signature: Ann-Marie Cashin, MCIP Planner III, Urban Design and Heritage Signature: Approved by/date/signature: Ken O Brien, MCIP Chief Municipal Planner Signature: AMC/dlm Attachments: Location of Subject Property Photos of Windows Applicant s Submission Statement of Significance G:\Planning and Development\Planning\2018\Built Heritage Experts Panel\BHEP - 16 Church Hill Jan 11 2018(amc).docx
Decision/Direction Note Page 3 16 Church Hill Location of Subject Property 16 Church Hill Existing Storm Windows
Decision/Direction Note Page 4 16 Church Hill Proposed Vented Storm Windows
Decision/Direction Note Page 3 16 Church Hill Location of Subject Property 16 Church Hill Existing Storm Windows
Decision/Direction Note Page 4 16 Church Hill Proposed Vented Storm Windows
Statement of Significance 16 Church Hill - Anglican Cathedral of St. John's the Baptist Description of Historic Place The Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is a stone, English Gothic Revival church built on a hill in downtown St. John s. It is located at 16 Church Hill and is bound on all sides by city streets. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building. Heritage Value The Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist was designated for its historic and aesthetic values. The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist has historic value because it is the oldest Anglican parish in North America, founded in 1699 by Reverend John Jackson. Between 1699 and 1905 an estimated seven churches built of wood and, later, stone, were built on or near the site of the Cathedral, including the present one. In 1720 the first of three wooden churches to occupy the site of the present Cathedral was built. In 1839 the parish was elevated to diocesan status as the Diocese of Newfoundland; the parish church had become the diocesan Cathedral. In 1844 Edward Feild became Bishop of St. John the Baptist Cathedral, succeeding Bishop George Aubrey Spencer. Spencer had commissioned the construction of a stone cathedral and a cornerstone was laid August 24, 1843. However, during the Great Fire of 1846 the wooden crating that held the Irish limestone purchased for the construction ignited and reduced most of the stone to chalk. When Bishop Feild assumed his position he put measures into place to re-dedicate the foundation stone and complete the church. Feild commissioned a new design from the noted English architect Sir George Gilbert Scott. The nave was built between 1847 and 1850 and it alone served as the Cathedral church for thirty years until the transepts and choir were begun in 1880 and consecrated in 1885. During the episcopate of the fourth bishop, Llewellyn Jones, the Cathedral was almost destroyed in the Great Fire of 1892, and rebuilt under his leadership. This fire, which consumed much of St. John s, was equally devastating to the church. Timbers burned, the roof collapsed, the nave was destroyed, the clerestories fell and all but one stained glass window were destroyed. Restoration of the church commenced in 1893 and the choir and transepts were rebuilt first. This part served as a place of worship until the reconstruction of the nave, which was begun in 1902 and re-dedicated in 1905.
In 1984 the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist was the recipient of the Southcott Award by the Newfoundland Historic Trust for architectural excellence. The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist has aesthetic value because it is one of the finest examples of stone, Gothic Revival church architecture in the province. Built following the plans of Gilbert Scott, son of Sir George Scott, the building is an extraordinary expression of the Church s desire for a proper cathedral building. The Cathedral is built in English Gothic Revival style based on a Latin cross plan. The vaulting in the transept and choir ceilings was raised beyond that of the nave. The rock used in the building is white, fine-grained sandstone which was imported, dressed, from Scotland. Approximately 7500 tons of Newfoundland quarried bluestone was used in the building of the walls. Other architectural features are the clerestory, the buttresses, the triple lancet windows and a slate roof. The multi-gables have finials at their peaks and there are round windows located prominently in each gable end and there is a rose window above the High Altar. The Cathedral has numerous gargoyles and carvings; these include sculptures of actual people prominent in the Diocese, the nation and the Empire during the construction of the church, such as Queen Victoria. The oldest gargoyle located in the south transept is approximately 1000 years old; it came from the roof of Bristol Cathedral. The Cathedral also has numerous other plaques, relics, and historic pieces of stonework, as well as a museum and archives. Character Defining Elements All those elements that embody the Gothic Revival style of architecture, including: - mixed stone construction; - steeply pitched gable roofs with slate shingles; - lancet windows; - clerestory and buttresses; - round windows; and - gargoyles and other sculptures. Location and History Community St. John's Municipality City of St. John's Civic Address 016 Church Hill Construction 1847-1847 Architect Sir George Gilbert Scott Builder William Hay Style Gothic Revival Building Plan Cruciform Website Link http://www.stjohnsanglicancathedral.org/
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E Poll, December 31, 2017 23 King s Bridge Road Recommend Heritage Status Agree Glenn Barnes X Garnet Kindervater Bruce Blackwood X Matthew Mills X Michael Philpot X Lydia Lewycky X Mark Whelan Abstention Disagree
INFORMATION NOTE Title: 2018 Heritage Awards Date Prepared: January 9, 2018 Report To: Ward: Chair and Members, Built Heritage Experts Panel All Discussion Background and Current Status: On January 2, 2018, the City began accepting nominations for the 2018 Heritage Awards. The awards recognize outstanding work on Heritage Buildings and other buildings in the City s Heritage Areas and are open to both commercial and residential properties. Nominations are accepted for the following categories: Preserving or restoring the original character of a Heritage Building or any building in a Heritage Area; Rehabilitating an older building, including successfully integrating modern elements; Respecting the character of a modern building in a Heritage Area; Infill developments that blend into a neighborhood in a Heritage Area; Stewardship and long-term preservation of a Heritage Building or any building in a Heritage Area. The deadline for nominations is Friday, January 26, 2018. Following the closing of nominations, the Panel will be emailed a list of nominations for further comment or discussion. The Heritage Day Awards are scheduled to take place on Monday, February 19, 2018. There will be a Heritage Day proclamation and the Panel are invited to attend the Council meeting for the proclamation and awards ceremony. There will also be a small reception. Details will be available closer to the date. Staff will gladly accept nominations from members of the Panel. Key Considerations/Implications: 1. Budget/Financial Implications: Not applicable. 2. Partners or Other Stakeholders: Not applicable. 3. Alignment with Strategic Directions/Adopted Plans: Not applicable. City of St. John s PO Box 908 St. John s, NL Canada A1C 5M2 www.stjohns.ca
Information Note Page 2 2018 Heritage Awards 4. Legal or Policy Implications: Not applicable. 5. Engagement and Communications Considerations: Not applicable. 6. Human Resource Implications: Not applicable. 7. Procurement Implications: Not applicable. 8. Information Technology Implications: Not applicable. 9. Other Implications: Not applicable. Conclusion/Next Steps: Following the closing date, the Panel will be emailed a list of nominations for further comment and discussion. Prepared by/signature: Ann-Marie Cashin, MCIP Planner III, Urban Design and Heritage Signature: Approved by/date/signature: Ken O Brien, MCIP Chief Municipal Planner Signature: AMC/dlm Attachments: Not applicable. G:\Planning and Development\Planning\2018\Built Heritage Experts Panel\BHEP - 2018 Heritage Awards Jan 9 2018 (amc).docx