Public Hearing Presentation July 15, 2019 Erik Wilhelm, Senior - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Public Hearing Presentation – July 15, 2019

“Hewitt House” (3321 Radcliffe Avenue) Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw & Heritage Designation Bylaw Erik Wilhelm, Senior Community Planner

Subject Property

6,587 ft2

Hewitt House circa late 1920s

Hewitt House – Background & Overview

• Built in 1924
• Built by George H. Hewitt
• First permanent residence in West Bay
• Example of 1920s craftsman cottage
• Nominated to be on Heritage Register

Looking southward

Hewitt House – HRA Proposal

HRA would vary the lot area, lot width, setbacks, FAR, parking and site coverage to: 1. Enable the property to be subdivided; 2. Retain the Hewitt House as a municipally designated heritage building; and 3. Allow construction of new single family dwelling

Lot 1 – Highlights (Hewitt House)

Residence: Retain and protect “Hewitt House” Lot Area: 410.9m2 (4,423 ft2) Total Floor Area: 269.2m2 (2,898 ft2) Floor Area Ratio: Approx. 0.66 (on new lot) Parking: Offsite (Marine Drive w. easement)

Lot 2 – Highlights (Lade/Bilson):

Residence: New “Lade/Bilson Residence” Lot Area: 201.7 m2 (2,171 ft2) Total Floor Area: 144.6 sq. m. (1,557 sq. ft.). Floor Area Ratio: Approx. 0.72 (on new lot) Parking: Offsite (Marine Drive)

Pedestrian Easement Area

Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC)

March 5, 2019 – Initial review necessitated landscape and architectural adjustments May 8, 2019 – HAC supported proposal after adjustments

Original Proposal presented to HAC Revised/Current Proposal presented to HAC

Revised Landscaping

• Dedicated flagstone entrances
• Semi-private Marine Drive
• Improved outdoor area for cottage
• Increased tree buffering to the east & south
• Enhanced privacy between backyard

43 ft. (Building Face) 18.1 ft. (Sidewalk Edge)

Front yard setback concerns:

• Increased setback between the buildings
• Distance from sidewalk creates semi-private space
• Similar garage setbacks in neighbourhood

Proposed

6 4 3 2 1

Public Information Meeting

• Held Friday June 12th at the Hewitt House

Conclusion – HRA & Heritage Designation Bylaws

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

within the community

• Allows for subtle and diverse infill development
• Retains the character and scale of the West Bay neighbourhood

Thank You! Questions?

Lade/Bilson Residence - Design