Heritage Designation 2919 East 29th Avenue

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

Date: December 28, 2000
Author/Local: G. McGeough/7091

RTS No. 1732

CC File No. 1401-29

TO:

Vancouver City Council

FROM:

Director of Current Planning

SUBJECT:

Heritage Designation of 2919 East 29^th Avenue

RECOMMENDATIONS

A. THAT Council approve the designation of 2919 East 29^th Avenue, listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register in the “B” category, as a protected heritage property.

B. THAT Council commend the building owners for designating their property on a voluntary basis and for participating in the Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s True Colours project.

GENERAL MANAGER’S COMMENTS

The General Manager of Community Services RECOMMENDS approval of Recommendations A and B.

COUNCIL POLICY

Council policy on heritage designation states, in part, that:

“The City’s long term goal is to protect through voluntary designation as many resources on the Vancouver Heritage Register as possible.”

PURPOSE

This report seeks Council’s approval for the designation of 2919 East 29^th Avenue, listed in the “B” category on the Heritage Register, as a protected heritage property under Schedule A of the Heritage By-law. The building owners are requesting the heritage designation of 2919 East 29^th Avenue on a voluntary basis.

BACKGROUND

Vancouver Heritage Foundation is near completion of its second round of grants for its “True Colours” program. With the assistance of Benjamin Moore Paints and Dunbar Lumber the Foundation is providing owners funding and expertise to restore the authentic colour scheme of heritage homes true to the period. The Foundation has made municipal designation a condition of receiving the grant. Three of the seven recipients previously designated their houses. The four other recipients, including this recipient, are now seeking Council approval to designate.

DISCUSSION

Heritage Value: 2919 East 29^th Avenue is listed in the ‘B’ category on the Vancouver Heritage Register. Completed in 1911, this wood frame, two and a half-storey house exhibits some aspects of the Craftsman style that flourished on the West Coast from approximately 1910 - 1925. Prominently sited, originally a farm house, one of few remaining original houses in the area, it is well positioned for public exposure located near Skytrain, the bike path and high volume street. Typical of the style with broad projecting eaves and exposed purlins, it remains a modest house with some Arts and Crafts influence, most notable for its inset verandah and projecting bellcast shingled front upper storey. The main body of the house is clad in bellcast narrow wood siding, the front door is original and multi-paned, double-hung windows enhance the character of the building. The designating owners have restored multi-paned windows in dormers and gables.

Compatibility with Community Planning Objectives: The house is located in the RS-1S Zoning District. The intent of the RS-1S District Schedule is to maintain the single-family residential character of the district. Heritage designation of 2919 East 29^th Avenue will ensure that the single-family character of the existing house is retained. This is consistent with community planning objectives as defined in the RS-1S Zoning District Schedule.

Zoning Considerations: The house is currently occupied as a single-family residence which is a permitted use under RS-1S zoning. There is no development permit application for this site.

Condition and Economic Viability: The house is in good condition. The owners have determined the retention of the building in its present use to be economically viable.

Support Required to Enable Conservation: The property owners have submitted a letter (on file with the Law Department) requesting the designation of 2919 East 29^th Avenue andwaiving any future compensation demands. Therefore, no additional support to achieve appropriate conservation of this building is required.

Notification: The Director of Legal Services has prepared the necessary Heritage By-law amendments and requirements have been met for notification as specified by the Vancouver Charter.

CONCLUSION

An important long-term heritage policy of the City is to protect heritage resources through designation. The owners of 2919 East 29^th Avenue have proposed the heritage designation of the building on a voluntary basis. Designation of this house is compatible with community planning objectives and the zoning for the site. Furthermore, the owners participation in the True Colours program for which designation is required for the Vancouver Heritage Foundation, will help create greater awareness about historic paint schemes in the city. The owners have agreed the retention of the building to be economically viable and they have agreed that they will not seek any compensation from the City in the future. Designation of the building will ensure that it is protected from inappropriate alterations or demolition in the future. Therefore, it is recommended that Council amend Schedule A of the Heritage By-law to designate 2919 East 29^th Avenue as a Protected Heritage Property.

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General Mgr./Dept. Head:

Date:

This report has been prepared in consultation with the departments listed to the right, and they concur with its contents

Report dated:

December 28, 2000

Author:

G. McGeough

Phone:

7091

Concurring Departments:

Legal Services

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TO:	Vancouver City Council
FROM:	Director of Current Planning
SUBJECT:	Heritage Designation of 2919 East 29^th Avenue


General Mgr./Dept. Head:
Date:
This report has been prepared in consultation with the departments listed to the right, and they concur with its contents
Report dated:	December 28, 2000
Author:	G. McGeough
Phone:	7091
Concurring Departments:
Legal Services