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CITY OF VANCOUVER ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT |
Date: |
June 22, 2004 | |
Author: |
Hugh McLean | |
Phone No.: |
7056 | |
RTS No.: |
4290 | |
CC File No.: |
1401-71 | |
Meeting Date: |
July 22, 2004 |
TO: |
Vancouver City Council |
FROM: |
Director of Current Planning |
SUBJECT: |
Heritage Designation - 751-755 Keefer Street |
RECOMMENDATION
A. THAT Council approve the designation of 751-755 Keefer Street, listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register in the "B" category, as 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 Restore It program.
GENERAL MANAGER'S COMMENTS
The General Manager of Community Services RECOMMENDS approval of Recommendations A and B.
COUNCIL POLICY
Heritage Policies and Guidelines state, 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 AND BACKGROUND
This report seeks Council's approval for the designation of the house at 751-755 Keefer Street as protected heritage property under the Vancouver Charter. The owners of the three strata units that comprise the house are requesting the heritage designation on a voluntary basis as part of the Vancouver Heritage Foundation's Restore It grant program for 2004.
DISCUSSION
Heritage Value: The house at 751-755 Keefer Street is listed in the "B" category on the Vancouver Heritage Register, one of two buildings on the property (Site Map, Appendix A), (Photograph, Appendix B). This two storey wood frame house has both architectural and historical significance. It was built in 1900 and is a good example of a pioneer Queen Anne style Victorian house. It features a large front bay window with decorative woodwork in the gable. Approximately 15 years ago, it was raised to accommodate a third dwelling unit. The owners will be using the Restore It grant to assist in the restoration of the diagonal siding on the front façade. There is a second dwelling on the site built around the same time the heritage house was raised. The newer house is not included as part of the designation by-law.
Compatibility with Community Planning Objectives: The house is located in the RT-3 Zoning District. Heritage designation of 751-755 Keefer Street supports the intent of the RT-3 District Schedule to encourage the retention and restoration of existing buildings to maintain a style and form consistent with the area.
Zoning Considerations: The building is currently strata titled with three units. This is permitted under RT-3 zoning. There is no development application for this site.
Support Required to Enable Conservation: The property owners have submitted a letter (on file with the Legal Services Department) requesting the designation of 751-755 Keefer Street and waiving 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 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 voluntary designation. The owners of 751-755 Keefer Street have agreed to the heritage designation of this house as a condition of participating in the Restore It program administered by the Vancouver Heritage Foundation. Designation will protect this heritage house from inappropriate alterations and demolition in the future. It is therefore recommended that Council designate 751-755 Keefer Street as Protected Heritage Property.
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APPENDIX A
Site Map
APPENDIX B
Photograph of 751-755 Keefer Street
