Development & Heritage STanding Committee Decision Monday, December 9, 2019

10.3. Heritage Alteration Permit for 2161 Riverside Drive - Exterior alterations to the Ross-Struthers House (Ward 2)

Kristina Tang, Heritage Planner appears before the Development and Heritage Standing Committee regarding the administrative report Heritage Alteration Permit for 2161 Riverside Drive – Exterior alterations to the Ross-Struthers House (Ward 2) and provides a brief overview of the application, the property and includes a timeline of occurrences. Ms. Tang indicates that the public alerted the City of changes occurring to the house and the City staff have had discussions with the current owners related to stucco repairs and balcony railing options. Ms. Tang indicates that the owner failed to apply for a heritage alteration permit prior to changes being completed to the property. Ms. Tang provides a brief overview of the recommendations in the administrative report. Administration indicates any alterations must meet the building code.

Frank Massimo and Wendy Moore, Property owners

Frank Massimo and Wendy Moore, Property owners, appear before the Development and Heritage Standing Committee regarding the administrative report Heritage Alteration Permit for 2161 Riverside Drive – Exterior alterations to the Ross-Struthers House (Ward 2) and indicate the intent of the alterations were not to change the original architectural aspects of the home. Mr. Massimo adds that after years of water damage he was advised by the contractor that the current structure couldn’t be replicated and had to be changed to solve the water issues. Mr. Massimo provides details of the work that was complete. Mr. Massimo adds that there was a railing present before that wasn’t to code and now are asking for the permit so that it meets code.

Councillor Bortolin inquires as to why the work was started without having the permit. The applicants indicate that they applied for the permit in August. Mr. Massimo provides some family related background related to the property.

Member Fratangeli inquires as to what work was approved to proceed in the fall. Ms. Tang indicates she met with the applicant to discuss selection of appropriate finishes and colours although committee approval was required to proceed.