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1. APPLICATION
TO ALTER 453 BANK STREET LOCATED IN THE CENTRETOWN HERITAGE CONSERVATION
DISTRICT - REVISION DEMANDE VISANT À TRANSFORMER LE 453, RUE BANK, QUI SE TROUVE DANS LE
DISTRICT DE CONSERVATION DU PATRIMOINE DU CENTRE-VILLE - REVISÉ |
Committee recommendationS
That Council:
1. Approve
the application by Fo Tenn Consultants Inc. to alter 453 Bank Street so as to
modify the design approved by Council on April 9, 2008 for facade retention in
accordance with the design provided as Option C by John G. Cooke and Associates
Ltd. Engineers dated July 2009 attached as Document 4 and received on August
13, 2009; and
2. Require
the posting of financial security in the amount required to stabilize, brace,
relocate, store, reinstate and restore the existing brick facade in accordance
with Option C in the John Cooke report prior to the issuance of a building
permit for any demolition or construction activity on the site to the
satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning and Growth Management.
RecommandationS DU Comité
Que le
Conseil :
1. Approuve la demande présentée par la
société Fo Tenn Consultants Inc. visant à transformer la propriété située au
453, rue Bank, de façon à modifier la conception approuvée par le Conseil le 9
avril 2008 dans le but d'assurer la conservation de la façade conformément à la
conception présentée comme option C par le cabinet d'ingénieurs John G. Cooke
and Associates Ltd. Engineers en date du 4 juillet 2009, faisant l'objet du
document 4 ci-annexé et reçue le 13 août 2009; et
2. Exige le dépôt d'une garantie
financière pour le montant requis afin d'assurer la stabilisation, la
renforcement, le déplacement, l'entreposage, le rétablissement et la
restauration de la façade de briques existante, conformément à l'option C présentée
dans le rapport de John Cooke avant la délivrance d'un permis de construire
pour la réalisation de travaux de démolition ou de construction sur cet
emplacement, le tout devant être à la satisfaction du directeur général de
l'Urbanisme et de la Gestion de la croissance.
Documentation
1.
Deputy
City Manager’s report, Infrastructure Services and Community Sustainability
dated 4 August 2009 (ACS2009-ICS-PGM-0173).
Report to/Rapport au :
Planning and Environment Committee
Comité de l'urbanisme et de l'environnement
and Council / et au Conseil
19 August 2009 / le 19 août 2009
Submitted by/Soumis par : Nancy Schepers, Deputy City Manager
Directrice municipale adjointe,
Infrastructure
Services and Community Sustainability
Services d'infrastructure et Viabilité des
collectivités
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
REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
That the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee recommend that Planning and Environment Committee recommend that
Council :
1. Approve the
application by Fo Tenn Consultants Inc. to alter 453 Bank Street so as to
modify the design approved by Council on April 9, 2008 for facade retention in
accordance with the design provided as Option C by John G. Cooke and Associates
Ltd. Engineers dated July 2009 attached as Document 4 and received on August
13, 2009; and
2. Require the posting
of financial security in the amount required to stabilize, brace, relocate,
store, reinstate and restore the existing brick facade in accordance with
Option C in the John Cooke report prior to the issuance of a building permit
for any demolition or construction activity on the site to the satisfaction of
the General Manager, Planning and Growth Management.
Note : Approval to Alter this property under the
Ontario Heritage Act must not be interpreted as meeting the requirements for
the issuance of a building permit.
The 90-day timeline for approval of this application
under the Ontario Heritage Act expires on November 12, 2009.
RECOMMANDATIONS DU RAPPORT
Que le Comité consultatif
sur la conservation de l'architecture locale recommande au Comité de
l'urbanisme et de l'environnement de recommander à son tour au Conseil :
1. d'approuver
la demande présentée par la société Fo Tenn Consultants Inc. visant à
transformer la propriété située au 453, rue Bank, de façon à modifier la
conception approuvée par le Conseil le 9 avril 2008 dans le but d'assurer la
conservation de la façade conformément à la conception présentée comme option C
par le cabinet d'ingénieurs John G. Cooke and Associates Ltd. Engineers en date
du 4 juillet 2009, faisant l'objet du document 4 ci-annexé et reçue le 13 août
2009; et
2. d'exiger
le dépôt d'une garantie financière pour le montant requis afin d'assurer la
stabilisation, la renforcement, le déplacement, l'entreposage, le
rétablissement et la restauration de la façade de briques existante,
conformément à l'option C présentée dans le rapport de John Cooke avant la
délivrance d'un permis de construire pour la réalisation de travaux de
démolition ou de construction sur cet emplacement, le tout devant être à la
satisfaction du directeur général de l'Urbanisme et de la Gestion de la
croissance.
Remarque : l'approbation de
la demande de modification de cette propriété aux termes de la Loi sur le
patrimoine de l'Ontario ne signifie pas forcément qu'elle satisfait aux
critères de délivrance d'un permis de construire.
Le délai de 90 jours fixé
pour l'approbation de cette demande aux termes de la Loi sur le patrimoine de
l'Ontario expire le 12 novembre 2009.
BACKGROUND
At the City Council meeting of April 9, 2008 the approval for this development was granted subject to a portion of the façade of 453 Bank Street being retained in its original location (in situ). The text of that report together with background information is on file with the City Clerk and is available on the City’s website at:
http://ottawa.ca/calendar/ottawa/citycouncil/occ/2008/04-09/pec/ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0053.htm
This report deals with a revision to that initial application as it relates to the retention and preservation of the original building facade.
DISCUSSION
Recommendation 1.
An engineering study conducted by John G. Cooke and Associates dated July 2009 examined three options for the conservation of the existing building. Option A proposed complete dismantling and reconstruction of existing masonry. Option B proposed underpinning of the building in situ. Option C proposes sandwiching the facade between a steel frame, separating it from the foundation, lifting it to a temporary location in the excavated basement, lifting it back into place once the foundation wall is reconstructed, connecting the steel backup frame to the new structure and restoring the facade. This option is preferred by the consultant as it " conforms to the historic requirements of minimum intervention while minimizing the risk of damage to the wall." These options are described briefly in Document 3 as extracted from the John Cooke report and more fully in the complete report accessible electronically through the City Clerk and described as Document 4 .
Recommendation 2.
A financial security in the amount required for the work described in the John Cooke report to stabilize, brace, relocate, store, reinstate and restore the existing brick facade will be required as part of the Site Plan Control Agreement and will need to be in place prior to the issuance of a building permit for any demolition activity on the site. This security will revert to the City in the event that the façade retention is not completed for any reason. This security is required in accordance with the Official Plan policy described below:
2.5.5.21. In addition to requiring specific assessments as described above, the City will support its objective to conserve cultural heritage resources and to promote the stewardship of those resources by:
d. Entering into registered agreements with the owners of such designated properties if the City deems that financial securities are required from an owner to ensure the retention and conservation of heritage properties as part of a development approval. The amount of such financial securities will be determined by a qualified heritage architect, and be sufficient to ensure completion of the agreed-upon stabilization and conservation work based on the cost of the development and the costs associated with the conservation of the heritage resource;
The drawings associated with the entire redevelopment project at 453 Bank have already been approved by Council and can be accessed through the report dealt with by Council on April 9, 2008 (http://ottawa.ca/calendar/ottawa/citycouncil/occ/2008/04-09/pec/ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0053.htm)
CONSULTATION
The Ward Councillor Diane Holmes supports this application.
The Centretown Citizens Community Association is aware of this application.
Heritage Ottawa is aware of this application.
The Bank Street BIA is aware of this application.
Property owners immediately opposite the property on Bank Street have been notified of the application.
LEGAL/RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS
There are no legal/risk management implications associated with this report.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
APPLICATION PROCESS TIMELINE STATUS
This application has been processed within the 90-day
timeline required under the Ontario
Heritage Act. That timeline expires on November 12, 2009.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Document 1 Location Map
Document 2 Deputy City Manager’s
Report dated 20 February 2008 (ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0053) Held on file with the
City Clerk and available through link below.
http://ottawa.ca/calendar/ottawa/citycouncil/occ/2008/04-09/pec/ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0053.htm
Document 3 Metropolitan Bible Church Conservation Options - Extract from Engineering Study by John G. Cooke Associates Ltd. dated July, 2009
Document 4 Metropolitan Bible Church Conservation
Options - Engineering Study by John G. Cooke Associates Ltd. dated July
2009. Held on file with the City Clerk and accessible electronically
through the City Clerk.
Document 5 Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee Memo dated 3 September 2009.
DISPOSITION
Planning Growth Management staff to take appropriate action as directed by the Committee and Council.
City Clerk and Solicitor, Legislative Services, to notify the owner/agent/applicant and the Ontario Heritage Trust of City Council's consent.
