Council Presentation December 2, 2019 Erik Wilhelm, Senior - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Council Presentation – December 2, 2019

“Boyd House” (985 Duchess Avenue) Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw & Heritage Designation Bylaw Erik Wilhelm, Senior Community Planner

Subject Property

Boyd House

9,123 sq. ft.

Boyd House HRA – Background & Overview

• Built in 1954
• Original Architect: Ron Thom
• Original Owners: Joan and Bruce Boyd
• West Coast Architectural Style
• Renovated (1977)
• Heritage Register (July 23, 2012)
• Interior Renovation (2013)
• Current Owner & HRA (2018/19)

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Originally Built (1954) Renovation (1977) Purchased & Renovated (2013) Purchased by current owner (No Renovation) (2018) HRA Proposal (2019) Placed on Heritage Register (2012)

HRA Overview

Lot Area: Existing Lot: 9,123 sq. ft. “Boyd House Lot”: 6,108 sq. ft. “New House Lot”: 3,015 sq. ft. Floor Area: Boyd House: 1,705 sq. ft. New House: 2,809 sq. ft. Floor Area Ratio (FAR): Existing: 0.19 “Boyd House Lot”: 0.28 “New House Lot”: 0.93 Proposed (Overall Site): 0.49

LANE DUCHESS AVE.

1. Preservation of the Boyd House in-place; 2. Repair and/or rehabilitation of character-defining elements, as necessary; 3. New detached garage (off rear lane); 4. Construction of new infill house (Duchess Ave. access); 5. Short term rental accommodations allowed; and 6. Subdivision of property (panhandle configuration).

Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC)

April 16, 2019 – Supported by HAC (with revisions requested)

Relevant Council Policy

OCP (2018) “Key Action” to respect neighbourhood character and encourage long-term protection of valued heritage properties with stronger incentives  “Respecting character and protecting heritage” Policy 2.1.9 – Utilize Heritage Planning Tools to “protect buildings, structures and landscapes on the District’s Heritage Register”  “Supporting tourism and visitors” Policy 2.3.10 (b) – Support bed and breakfast and short-term rental accommodations on properties recognized for their heritage value. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN (2018)  “Visitor Infrastructure” Recommendation B-15 - “Develop draft policy and regulations to allow for bed and breakfast and short- term vacation rental as permitted uses on properties recognized for their heritage value, both to broaden accommodation options, and to provide an economic incentive for heritage conservation.”

Recommendations & Rationale

Recommendations:

• 1st Reading provided for the HRA and Heritage Designation Bylaws; and
• Public Hearing be scheduled

Rationale:

• Aligned with OCP objectives to retain, protect and revitalize heritage assets

within the community.

• Allows for diverse infill development
• Provides an improved street presence along Duchess Avenue

Thank You! Questions?