upset amount of $25,000 be approved to support continual maintenance of this heritage building. The higher grant amounts likely reflects the additional labour and rarity of local skilled labour necessary to conduct work for such specialized roofing types. The clay tile roofing material is also comparatively expensive than typical roofing materials. The Owner intends to apply for the Heritage Property Tax Reduction Program as well. The resulting expense for the clay tile roof repair borne by the Owner, minus the total City Heritage Incentives provided if approved, would be similar to the cost for replacement to steel roofing.
Therefore, the total recommended grant from the Community Heritage Fund is $25,000. As of March 30, 2020, the available balance of the fund above obligations (including minimum required balance of $50,000) is $66,020. The fund will receive an annual $36,800 contribution top up in May per 2020 budget approvals.
Consultations:
The owner and heritage planner have communicated often since the beginning of the year, and years prior when the Owner was sourcing for a contractor and the tiles. Adam Coates, Planner III- Senior Urban Designer also provided input.
Conclusion:
The request by Kathleen Pistor, the owner of William T. Wesgate House, for $25,000 from the Community Heritage Fund for repair of the clay tile roof, should be approved, subject to conditions. The alteration to replace the roof with the steel roofing replicating tiles is less preferred. While the detached garage chimney is recommended for removal, the preference is for retention of the existing built-in eavestrough over attachment of the new eavestrough system; however the practicalities of maintenance of the gutters may be taken into consideration.
Planning Act Matters: N/A
Approvals:
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Michael Cooke | Deputy City Planner/ Manager, Planning Policy |
| Thom Hunt | City Planner / Executive Director Planning & Building |
| Wira Vendrasco | Deputy City Solicitor |
| Shelby Askin Hager | City Solicitor / CLT |
| Joe Mancina | Chief Financial Officer/ City Treasurer |
| Onorio Colucci | Chief Administrative Officer |
Notifications:
| Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Pistor | kpistor86@gmail.com |