Discussion:

Property description:

The subject property is located in close proximity to the University of Windsor, the fourth house south of Fanchette Street on Askin Avenue. According to City records, the principal two storey dwelling was constructed circa 1929 in the Picturesque English Revival style.

Front elevation of 436 Askin Ave.

The request is to demolish the one storey enclosed porch with second story balcony at the rear of the existing house. It appears that the rear porch was not constructed the same year as the house, but some form of a rear deck or balcony is shown on the 1952 Fire Insurance Map and in aerial photography dating from 1969. Secondary buildings and structures more than forty years old are included in the Windsor Municipal Heritage Register unless otherwise stated.

In order to facilitate redevelopment of the site, the applicant will also be removing the spiral staircase which gives access to the second floor balcony above the rear enclosed porch. The staircase is not original to the building and has no heritage value. The rear uncovered deck to the south of the enclosed porch will also be removed but is not subject to any heritage restrictions . According to the applicant’s plans, one existing second floor window is to be filled-in, the door which gives access to the balcony above the enclosed porch is to be converted to a window, and the sliding glass doors which currently provide access to the rear uncovered deck are to be filled in.