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CITY OF VANCOUVER ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT |
Report Date: |
March 15, 2005 | |
Author: |
Hugh McLean | |
Phone No.: |
604.873.7056 | |
RTS No.: |
4788 | |
CC File No.: |
1401-80 | |
Meeting Date: |
April 12, 2005 |
TO: |
Vancouver City Council |
FROM: |
Director of Current Planning |
SUBJECT: |
Heritage Designation - 844 Dunlevy Avenue |
RECOMMENDATION
A. THAT Council approve the designation of 844 Dunlevy Avenue, 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 844 Dunlevy Avenue, known as the Winchcombe House, as protected heritage property under the Vancouver Charter. The owners of the house are requesting the heritage designation on a voluntary basis as part of the Vancouver Heritage Foundation's Restore It grant program for 2005.
DISCUSSION
Heritage Value: The house at 844 Dunlevy Avenue is listed in the "B" category on the Vancouver Heritage Register (Site Map, Appendix A), (Photographs, Appendix B). This two storey wood frame house has both architectural and historical significance. It was built in 1899 by City of Vancouver alderman F.W. Sentell. The Sentells were a family of carpenters and builders who lived in the neighbourhood. The house is a good example of a pioneer Queen Anne Victorian style. It features bay windows on the front and side extending the full two storeys, gingerbread detailing and a decorative front porch. The owners will be using the Restore It grant to assist in the restoration of the original windows as part of a larger restoration.
Compatibility with Community Planning Objectives: The house is located in the RT-3 Zoning District. Heritage designation of 844 Dunlevy Avenue 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 a single family dwelling. 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 844 Dunlevy Avenue 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.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial implications.
CONCLUSION
An important long-term heritage policy of the City is to protect heritage resources through voluntary designation. The owners of the Winchcombe House at 844 Dunlevy Avenue 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 844 Dunlevy Avenue as Protected Heritage Property.
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