Cultural Heritage Impact Statement 1003 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa May 23, 2013

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1 Cultural Heritage Impact Statement 1003 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa May 23, 2013 MTBA MARK THOMPSON BRANDT ARCHITECT & ASSOCIATES INC. T F NELSON STREET STUDIO 102 OTTAWA CANADA K1N 7R5 MTBARCH.COM

2 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE, OTTAWA, ON CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Introduction Property Description Heritage Resources Description Executive Summary of Heritage Value as defined by Applicable Historic Designation Documentation Images of Proposed Re-development Site Context Views Proposed Development Site Views Figure Location Key Map Description of the Proposed Development Proposed Development Site Basic Zoning Information Proposed Site Plan Proposed Development Renderings Impact of Proposed Development on Heritage Resources: Summary Rideau Canal - WHS & NHS Central Experimental Farm - NHS Opportunities for Mitigation Precedence & Limitations Conclusion A Appendix: Heritage Character of Adjacent Properties - Excerpts B Appendix: site evolution and zoning images C Appendix: Additional Context Images D Appendix: City of Ottawa guide to preparing cultural heritage impact statements E Appendix: Province of Ontario Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Policies (2005) F Appendix: Author Qualifications G Appendix: Bibliography & Contacts... 35

3 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY 2 1 INTRODUCTION This Cultural Heritage Impact Statement (CHIS) has been requested by the City of Ottawa to evaluate a proposed development at 1003 Prince of Wales Avenue in Ward 16 (River) in Ottawa bordered by the Central Experimental Farm and the Rideau Canal. The proponents are Barry J Hobin & Associates Architects Inc. The proposed development is not within a Heritage Conservation District (Ontario Heritage Act Part V) nor is it an individually designated site (Part IV); however it is within 35 meters of the Central Experimental Farm (National Historic Site) and the Rideau Canal (UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Historic Site). This Cultural Heritage Impact Statement is intended to evaluate the impact of the proposed development in a manner consistent with the City of Ottawa Official Plan section and the 2012 council-approved CHIS Requirements (refer to Appendix G ). Full description of the CHIS requirements, is available at 2 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION The proposed development is located at 1003 Prince of Wales Drive bounded by the Central Experimental Farm to the north, the Rideau Canal to the east and the adjacent residential complex at Prince of Wales Drive to the south. This neighbouring residential complex features a similar site planning concept as that being proposed. The site has limited frontage onto Prince of Wales Drive and a full frontage onto the Central Experimental Farm. The existing buildings including a single residential dwelling with its associated ancillary structures do not have any recognized heritage value and will not be retained. Figure 1 Subject Property with surrounding context. Red highlights proposed development. (Courtesy Bing Maps) 3 HERITAGE RESOURCES DESCRIPTION The Heritage resources are immediately adjacent to the subject site and not within it, and include: the Rideau Canal (UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Historic Site) and the Central Experimental Farm (National Historic Site). When evaluating heritage impact on adjacent historic resources one must first establish where heritage value lies. An executive summary of these values for each site is provided below; for a more extensive summary, refer to Appendix A Executive Summary of Heritage Value as defined by Applicable Historic Designation Documentation (refer to Appendix for additional information) Rideau Canal: Rideau Canal is the most outstanding surviving example of an early-19th century slackwater canal system, originally associated for defensive use Only canal dating from the great North American canal-building era of the early 19th century that remains operational along its original line with most of its original structures intact

4 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY 3 Wholeness of Cultural Landscape - early 19th century forms, materials and technologies and ecological reflect the longstanding human and ecological inter-relationships between the canal and its corridor Continuity of historic, ecological and visual associations with shore lands and communities along the route, particularly pathways, view sheds from the canal locks and channel to the central core of Ottawa between the Mackenzie King Bridge and the Ottawa River, view sheds between the canal On-going continuous seasonal operation of canal Wetlands and lakes created by canal construction Numerous historically significant structures (i.e Defensible Lockmaster's House and Store House at Hartwell's Lockstation) and individual landscapes (i.e Hartwell's Lockstation) Central Experimental Farm: As a whole the CEF symbolizes: o Central role of agriculture in Canada's evolution o 19th century philosophy of agriculture, within a Picturesque composition Original plan divided farm into 3 distinct primary zones o Central core of functional farm with its science/administration buildings arranged around lawns Core farm buildings with compatible scale, varied massing and silhouettes, variety and application of wood cladding, Administration buildings distinguished by brick cladding o Agricultural experimental fields and plots with their bordering shelter belts (south of core) which underscore the continuously operating 'farm within the city' o Arboretum, ornamental gardens and experimental hedges (eastern-most portion): Use of distinctive views, composed in Picturesque tradition of fore-middle-background Composition incorporates topography and water including the wooded escarpment and terracing, shoreline of the Rideau Canal, Dow's Lake and the lagoons Note: this portion is closest to subject site Numerous historically-significant structures including: 35 buildings type one resources, 18 FHBRO Recognized buildings, 2 FHBRO Classified buildings

5 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY 4 4 IMAGES OF PROPOSED RE-DEVELOPMENT SITE 4.1. Context Views Figure 2 - Prince of Wales Drive at bend, looking northeast towards Hartwell s Lockstation and CEF, subject property behind on right. Figure 3 - Prince of Wales Drive looking southwest, subject property s driveway on left in foreground & CEF fields on right. Figure 4 - CEF fields looking northwest from subject property s driveway, across Prince of Wales Drive Figure 5 - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, looking southwest from subject property s driveway, Prince of Wales Drive on left (out of image frame) Figure 6 - Colonel By Drive and Rideau Canal looking southeast from Prince of Wales Drive (immediately north of the bend) Figure 7 - Colonel By Drive and Rideau Canal looking northeast from Prince of Wales Drive (south of the bend), Red circle approximately locates Hartwell s Lockstation location Figure 8 - Hartwell s Lockstation looking east from CEF fields, Colonel By Drive and Carleton University Campus across Rideau Canal Figure 9 - Hartwell s Lockstation looking south from Rideau Canal flood gates, Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway to the left.

6 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY 5 Figure 10 - Prince of Wales looking west, Subject Property on left behind treeline, CEF fields to the right. Figure 11 - Existing neighbouring housing development located south and east of subject property, looking east from Prince of Wales Dr., with similar site concept layout Figure 12 - Hartwell s Lockstation looking west from Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway, CEF buildings in background. Figure 13 - Rideau Canal looking southwest from Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway. Red circle approximately locates existing structure on Subject Property Figure 14 - Hartwell s Lockstation complex - detail Figure 15 - Hartwell s Lockstation view looking south. Carleton University on left; subject site out of view behind. Figure 16 - View south, up Canal from Hartwell s Lockstation. Colonel By Drive on left; subject property up the Canal and beyond to the right, out of sight. Figure 17 - View south across inlet off Canal from Hartwell s Lockstation property. Subject site out of view beyond.

7 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY 6 Figure 18 - View to south across CEF fallow field. Prince of Wales Drive on right; subject site out of view beyond Figure 19 - Detailed view to south across fallow CEF field. Subject site out of view beyond Figure 20 -Aerial view looking north from above subject site towards Parks Canada garbage facility on west side of Hartwell s Lockstation property Proposed Development Site Views Figure 21 - Prince of Wales looking east, Subject Property at the right (Red circle approximately locates existing structure on Subject Property), CEF fields to the left Figure 22 - Rideau Canal s shore line looking west from Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway. Subject Property behind treeline (Red circle approximately locates existing structure on Subject Property) Figure 23 - View from Prince of Wales looking south towards Subject Property (Red circle approximately locates existing structure), adjacent building next to site is seen to the right. Figure 24 - View of Subject Property (Red circle approximately locates existing structure), looking up from existing residential development to the south.

8 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY Figure Location Key Map N Figure 25- Birds-eye view (Source: Bing Maps)

9 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY 8 5 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT The proposed development was reviewed as per concept renderings, drawings and plans, received May 15, 2013 provided by Barry J. Hobin & Associates Architects Inc. The current design proposes 7 fully-detached low-rise (2 ½ to 3 storey) residential dwellings clad in a variety of different materials including: wood siding with dark and natural stone veneers. A shared right-of-way provides access to the site extending east from Prince of Wales Drive. The proposed development does not require any alterations to any individually-designated property or any building located within a designated district/landscape Proposed Development Site N Figure 26 - Air photo view showing Immediate context (source: Google Maps - Date: 2011), proposed development site highlighted Basic Zoning Information Property Zoning: R3A (City of Ottawa - maps.ottawa.ca zoning information) Type of Development Allowed/Proposed: Planned development Number of Dwellings Proposed: Seven detached lowrise residential dwellings Building Heights Proposed (above average existing grade): Unit m; Unit m; Unit m; Unit m; Unit m; Unit m; Unit m (8m detached and 11m townhouse permitted) Total Proposed Building Footprint: 553 sq.m. (25.4% site coverage) Proposed Setbacks: North: varies between 3.0m (rear) and 1.2m (side); East: 7.5m (rear); South: Varies between 9.0m (front) and 1.2m (side); West: In excess of 6.0m

10 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY Proposed Site Plan N N Figure 27 - Site Development Plan (Source: By Architect - Date: May15,2013)

11 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY Proposed Development Renderings Figure 28 - Looking east along shared right-of-way from Prince of Wales Drive Figure 29 - Looking northeast along the shared right-of-way at bird's-eye level Figure 30 - Side and rear view of eastern units looking north from southeast corner of development Figure 31 - Side and rear view of eastern units looking south from northeast corner of development Figure 32 - North elevation (View from Central Experimental Farm Lands to the north)

12 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY 11 Figure 33 - Side and rear view of units looking west from northeast corner of development on the Canal side. Figure 34 - Northern units: Eastern two unit rear yards Note: Renderings received May, 15, 2013

13 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY 12 6 IMPACT OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ON HERITAGE RESOURCES: SUMMARY 6.1. Rideau Canal - WHS & NHS Identified Heritage Value.1 Rideau Canal is the most outstanding surviving example of an early-19th century slackwater canal system, originally associated for defensive use.2 Only canal dating from the great North American canal-building era of the early 19th century that remains operational along its original line with most of its original structures intact.3 Wholeness of Cultural Landscape - early 19th century forms, materials and technologies and ecological reflect the longstanding human and ecological interrelationships between the canal and its corridor.4 Continuity of historic, ecological and visual associations with shore lands and communities along the route, particularly pathways, view sheds from the canal locks and channel to the central core of Ottawa between the Mackenzie King Bridge and the Ottawa River, view sheds between the canal.5 On-going operation of canal with continuous seasonal operation.6 Wetlands and lakes created by canal construction.7 Numerous historically significant structures (Defensible Lockmaster's House and Store House at Hartwell's Lockstation) and individual landscapes (Hartwell's Lockstation) Proposed Development Impact on Historic Place No impact No impact No impact. Proposed structures are clearly identifiable as contemporary interventions and distinct from the Rideau Canal Cultural Landscape. The new structures are largely obscured. Their size, height and mass is compatible with 19 th C structures. Limited impact on views including from Rideau Canal east bank from north of the bend in Canal south of Hartwell's Lockstation through a clearing bordering the Central Experimental Farm Lands immediately north of subject property. Further affected views continue from the bend through to areas south of the subject property as the upper portions of the subject property will likely be visible above the tree canopy. No impact Anticipated impact is limited. No limited visual impact to Hartwell's Lockstation proper. The development is not seen from the Lockstation through multiple layers of screening. Proposed structures are 2 ½ - 3 storey residential structures situated at a distance of approx. 500m from Lockstation.

14 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY Central Experimental Farm - NHS Identified Heritage Value.1 As a whole the CEF symbolizes: Central role of agriculture in Canada's evolution 19th century philosophy of agriculture, within a Picturesque composition.2 Original plan divided farm into 3 distinct primary zones: (1)central core, (2)experimental fields and (3)Arboretum, ornamental gardens and experimental hedges.3 Central core of functional farm with its science/administration buildings arranged around lawns Core farm buildings with compatible scale, varied massing and silhouettes, variety and application of wood cladding Administration buildings with similar vocabulary to core farm buildings, but distinguished with brick cladding Inclusion of flower beds, shade trees, shrubbery and lawn Proposed Development Impact on Historic Place No impact No impact on first 2. Very limited impact on (3). Refer also to and above, and below for related discussion. No impact.4 Experimental fields and plots with their bordering shelter belts (south of core) No impact Open fields underscore agricultural character which are essential to both historic and on-going function of scientific agricultural research Understanding of 'a farm within the city'.5 Arboretum, ornamental gardens and experimental hedges (eastern-most portion): No impact to Arboretum, ornamental gardens and experimental hedges. Use of distinctive views, composed in Picturesque tradition of fore-middlebackground Moderate impact to southeast field along its southern edge with partial loss of tree screening and increased Composition incorporates topography and water including the wooded escarpment and terracing, shoreline of the Rideau Canal, Dow's Lake and the lagoons site coverage adjacent to southeast field. This southeast field is of low heritage value to the CEF - main function from heritage value view is that it acts as a buffer zone..6 Numerous historically-significant structure including: No impact 35 buildings included as type one resources 18 FHBRO Recognized buildings 2 FHBRO Classified buildings.7 Numerous key views noted No impact to key views as no referenced views include subject site within view shed

15 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY 14 7 OPPORTUNITIES FOR MITIGATION 1. Ensure continued health of existing mature trees to help optimize provision of naturalized areas at north property line as seen from the adjacent historic properties, including the Rideau Canal and the Central Experimental Farm 2. Plant additional trees/vegetation around north and east property perimeters as required to enhance or maintain naturalized condition. Allow more area at north perimeter to facilitate additional buffer plantings. One example would be to reduce the depth of deck extending from four north units: Balance this screening /naturalization objectives with opportunity for views out from new development. 3. Plant tall foliage in front of and/or creeping vines on northern facade of north unit in eastern block to enhance naturalized edge 4. Consider using natural materials and/or material colours on north facades that help to visually blend with surrounding vegetation 5. Minimize height and/or vary massing with setbacks at north facing elevations 6. The low scale of the proposed development generally harmonizes with the surrounding 19th century historic places; however, the architectural detailing could be adjusted to reduce the strong visual presence at the upper storeys 7. Ensure surrounding soils are stabilized and not inadvertently disturbed by the proposed development and ensure site drainage is addressed in a manner that does not inadvertently disturb surrounding heritage landscapes 8. Ensure tree line and associated root structures along southern border of Central Experimental Farm field are protected during and post-construction. 8 PRECEDENCE & LIMITATIONS On a project-by-project basis, heritage conservation planning must consider related planning issues and broader Municipal objectives in order to be relevant and effective. When the design of a proposed development is evaluated, its merits are found by examining a matrix of elements and considerations. This evaluation is nontransferable on a pick and choose basis to another future development which may want to utilize some attributes, but not others. Planning issues beyond this specific CHIS mandate will be dealt with separately. Heritage planning is an overall component part of community planning. 9 CONCLUSION The proposed development occupies a site which directly abuts the Central Experimental Farm (National Historic Site) and the Rideau Canal with its associated buffer lands (UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Historic Site). It also has limited frontage onto Prince of Wales Drive. The property in question does not contain any structures designated by any Authority Having Jurisdiction, including UNESCO, FHBRO or the Province of Ontario (OHA Part IV/Part V). The subject property is part of a series of residential, institutional and commercial office uses which occupy land between the Rideau Canal and Prince of Wales Drive from the Central Experimental Farm extending south to Merivale Road. The proposed development with 7 fully-detached residential dwellings is in keeping with the various uses found in this area.

16 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY 15 Visual Impact The proposed development of these 7 single-family dwelling units of 2.5 to 3 storeys provides, overall, very limited impact on any heritage character of the adjacent historic places. The primary point of concern is the level of visual exposure to both the Rideau Canal and Central Experimental Farm at the northeast corner of the site. This exposure is related to the gap in the continuous tree coverage at that location along the west side of the Rideau Canal, combined with the limited north yard setback in this area. Secondarily the entire north elevation of what comprises 5 of the houses (4 rear (northern block) and 1 side (eastern block)), is visible from the east along a bend in the Canal and from the north across a clearing in the CEF open field. These views are only of low-rise dwellings which generally do not negatively impact these 19th century historic places, particularly if the mitigation recommendation number 6 above, regarding adjusting architectural detailing to reduce the strong visual presence at the upper storeys, is given due consideration and design development. The view to these dwellings from the Hartwell's Lockstation is extremely limited as shown in figures 16 and 17. There are a number of minor mitigation methods recommended that are associated with the limited visual impact including: plant additional trees and/or other vegetation screens, minimize/vary heights and include harmonious and natural materials to better blend the development with the vegetation screening. Physical Impact The proposed development of these 7 single-family dwelling units of 2.5 to 3 storeys should provide no long-term physical impact on the adjacent heritage places. All portions of the proposed development will be constructed beyond the boundaries of the historic places. To ensure that there is no long term physical impact, the development must employ environmental best practices to maintain integrity of the adjacent vegetation, soils, drainage and shorelines associated with the historic sites, and ensure that they are not inadvertently disturbed. In general, our findings suggest that the proposed development, as reviewed, will have very limited impact on the Heritage Values defined by the governing documents associated with both the Rideau Canal (UNESCO World Heritage Site Designation/National Historic Site Designation) and the Central Experimental Farm (National Historic Site Designation).

17 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY 16 A APPENDIX: HERITAGE CHARACTER OF ADJACENT PROPERTIES - EXCERPTS Boundaries of Adjacent Heritage Properties 1003 Prince of Wales Dr Central Experimental Farm (National Historic Site) (partial shown) Rideau Canal and associated setback (World Heritage Site & National Historic Site) (partial shown) Figure Prince of Wales with adjacent historic sites Central Experimental Farms Site Map 1. Central Core 3. Arboretum, Ornamental Gardens and Experimental Hedges 2. Experimental Fields and plots Figure 36 - Central Experimental Farm Site Map (1003 Prince of Wales noted with red star)

18 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY 17 Central Experimental Farm National Historic Site Excerpts of most relevant clauses from Central Experimental Farm National Historic Site Management Plan - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Commemorative Integrity Statement Character of the Designated Place Picturesque landscape linked by the 1880's design integrating administrative, scientific and agricultural buildings which respect the original design including relationships between: o Core zones o Buildings o Outdoor spaces with paths and roadways o Vistas across fields and water o Access to natural light Original plan divided farm into 3 distinct primary zones o Central core of functional farm Science and administration buildings arranged around an expanse of lawn Trees and shrubs planted in a gardenesque manner Model farm intended to demonstrate the most efficient and orderly layout of farm buildings and carry out scientific research and practical farming Originally, many senior Farm personnel residences were grouped around central core o Experimental fields and plots with their bordering shelter belts: Located south of central core Planted with a variety of crops for testing in highly ordered pattern complete with laneways for easy access o Arboretum, ornamental gardens and experimental hedges: Eastern-most portion featuring wide variety of trees and shrubs Intended to provide a means of testing and demonstrating suitable tree species for various hardiness zones of the country Part of an overall beautification scheme which also includes: experimental hedge collection and the ornamental beds o Picturesque Character Core farm buildings: compatible scale varied massing and silhouettes variety and application of wood cladding Administration buildings: similar vocabulary to core farm buildings, but distinguished with brick cladding 1920s and 1930s buildings: adhere to the established design vocabulary, but are modified to suit the more functional taste of the period Core buildings are frequently set off by flower beds, shade trees, shrubbery and lawn Cultural Landscape Landscape Features Central Core Level 1 resources include: o All surviving features of the 1880's plan which reflect the 19th century philosophy of agriculture and the Picturesque composition Lawn south of the Saunders Building Use of topography (i.e. Main Dairy Barn on a central knoll, wooded escarpment along the east of the property to distinguish the boundary and frame the approach) Tree-lined roads and lanes Relative density and variety of buildings, and apparent informal building placement

19 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY 18 o Intimate scale of the interior of the zone, and the campus like atmosphere Placement and diversity of species of trees and shrubbery Traffic circle at junction of Prince of Wales and the Driveway, (installed 1930s) serves as a distinctive landmark and entrance to the Farm while maintaining the harmony between the evolved landscape and the original design Compatible scale and design of both Prince of Wales Drive and the Driveway Level 1 Buildings Primarily concentrated in central core in accordance with design intention of 1880s plan Included buildings both collectively and individually make important contributions to the nationally significant cultural landscape while having a prominent association with the research and administrative function of the Farm: 35 buildings included as type one resources 18 FHBRO Recognized buildings 2 FHBRO Classified buildings Many other buildings derive their value as ancillary buildings contributing to the landscape's function Experimental Fields, Plots and Shelterbeds Level 1 resources are characterized by the following elements: o Visually express both the Picturesque composition and the activity of scientific agricultural research and practical verification o Orderly organization of the fields based on a grid system reinforced by a regular system of roadways and access lanes o Distinctive internal fencing of red "pencil posts" with white tops o Colours, textures and seasonal variations of the fields and of the plots into which they are subdivided reflecting ongoing agricultural research needs o Relationship between open fields and heavily screened Driveway with its parkway characteristics o Remaining shelterbelts on western perimeter of Fisher Avenue at the north end of the Farm. Arboretum and the Ornamental Gardens Level 1 resources are characterized by the following elements: o Skillful use of topography and water to compose a pleasing Picturesque design including the wooded escarpment and terracing in the arboretum o Incorporation of the shoreline of the Rideau Canal, Dow's Lake and the lagoons into the visual composition o Naturalistic treatment of the ravines along the east side of the site o placement of the ornamental beds on a gentle south-facing slope to capture sunlight while presenting the most effective view when approached from the south along Prince of Wales Drive o Circulation pattern in the arboretum: laid out in a typically Picturesque design of curving promenades and constantly changing views o Diversity and quantity of mature trees and shrubs o Studied informality and the careful placement of rows of flowering shrubs o Pattern of repeated ornamental beds of annuals and perennials, some in the original crescentshaped beds of the 1890s, others in a more modern rectilinear design, interspersed with focal points such as trellises and arbours o Macoun Memorial Garden with its pool, sundial and perennial display, is an evolved 1930s treatment within the framework of the older Picturesque layout o Lilac Walk continues the motif of rows of flowering shrubs Historic Values of the Cultural Landscape As a whole the CEF symbolizes: o Central role of agriculture in Canada's evolution o 19th century philosophy of agriculture, within a Picturesque composition

20 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY 19 Central core and its component cultural resources valued for: Direct role in Canadian agricultural research, administration and farming Central role in the administration of a national network of experimental farms and agricultural stations Level 1 buildings o Placement and design o Relationships to each other and to their landscape setting and their original functions consistent with the orderly development of the original 1880s Picturesque plan Distinctive views o Picturesque tradition providing for foreground, middle ground and background elements including but not limited to: View north from the bend on Prince of Wales Drive across the fields View of Main Dairy Barn from the east and the west, emphasizing its landmark quality View west along the Driveway, with its closed canopy allée of trees View north across the lawn to the Saunders Building; and their associations with key figures in the development of Canadian agriculture, such as William Saunders, Charles Saunders, and Sir John Carling Support buildings o Historical merit derived from their role as part of a complex of support buildings which are valued for: Enhances the understanding of the scale Extent and variety of research farming operations and Farm's evolving functional requirements Continuing functional role in Farm operations Their materiality characterized by small, single-storey, board and batten style consisting of natural material conveying their functional support role Visual compatibility within the 1880s Picturesque plan and enhancement of the historic, functional character of the Farm's landscape Experimental Fields, Plots and Shelterbeds valued for: Open fields which underscore the agricultural character of the place which are essential to an understanding of both historic and on-going function of scientific agricultural research Understanding of 'a farm within the city' Distinctive landscape features including: o Orderly circulation system o Allées of trees o Fences o Divisions of fields o Changing patterns of colours and textures which enhance an understanding of the on-going research function Distinctive views including: o Corner of Baseline and Fisher looking northeast to the central core (Booth barn complex in foreground) o Southwest from Carling Avenue across fields o Framed view looking east from Fisher along Cow Lane o View from any point along the periphery into the open fields Ornamental Gardens and Arboretum valued for: Reflecting the 19th century philosophy of agriculture Demonstrating high regard for aesthetics was an integral part of the Farm from the beginning Demonstrating a direct link to the scientific research and practical verification Representative collections of plant materials Association with prominent Canadian horticulturists

21 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY 20 Use of distinctive views, composed in the Picturesque tradition of foreground, middle ground and background elements, including but not limited to: o Scenic outlooks from the arboretum ring road to Dow's Lake, Rideau Canal, Carleton University and towards downtown Ottawa o Prince of Wales Drive into the arboretum and ornamental gardens o View south, sloping gradually downhill, within ornamental gardens o Views west towards the Farm from the other side of the Rideau Canal, Colonel By Drive and Dow's Lake o Views from below the arboretum terraces up the slope o View looking north from Prince of Wales Drive to the green barn (Building 82) the east side of the road o Views from the Fletcher Wildlife Gardens to Hartwell's Lockstation o View of the Macoun Memorial Garden from the Driveway Objectives for the Designated Place Maintain and safeguard present boundaries Maintain and safeguard surviving 19th century landscape plan, including the core administration, scientific and farm buildings, plus the arboretum, lawns, ornamental gardens and display beds, experimental fields, plots and shelterbelts, and circulation patterns set in a Picturesque composition Ensure sufficiently large area to carry out and support the scientific research function is maintained Ensure character of a "farm" as defined by fields, utilitarian buildings and circulation patterns is recognized

22 Rideau Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site Designation Excerpts of most relevant clauses from UNESCO Statement of Outstanding Universal Value Statement of Outstanding Universal Value CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY 21 Rideau Canal is the most outstanding surviving example of an early-19th century slackwater canal system and one of the first canals designed to accommodate steam-powered vessels Displays a transfer of European transportation technology and its ingenious advancement in the North American environment Rare instance of a canal built primarily for strategic military purposes complete with an ensemble of military fortifications Criteria for Inscription on the World Heritage List Criterion (i): The Rideau Canal is a masterpiece of human creative genius Masterpiece of human creative genius, in its concept, design, and engineering Best preserved example of a slackwater canal in North America demonstrating the use of European slackwater technology in North America on a large scale Only canal dating from the great North American canal-building era of the early 19th century that remains operational along its original line with most of its original structures intact Criterion iv: The Rideau Canal is an outstanding example of a technological ensemble which illustrates a significant stage in human history Extensive, well preserved and significant example of a canal used for military purposes linked to a significant stage in human history - that of the fight to control the north of the American continent Property includes all the main elements of the original canal together with relevant later changes in the shape of watercourses, dams, bridges, fortifications, lock stations and related archaeological resources Original plan of the canal, as well as the form of the channels, remains intact Fulfilled its original dynamic function as an operating waterway without interruption since its construction. Most of its lock gates and sluice valves are still operated by hand-powered winches Elements of the nominated area (canal, associated buildings and forts) are protected as national historic sites under the Historic Sites and Monuments Act A buffer zone has been established Repairs and conservation of the locks, dams, canal walls and banks are carried out directly under the control of Parks Canada Complete inventory thus exists of the state of conservation of all parts of the property Rideau Canal National Historic Site Designation Excerpts of most relevant clauses from Rideau Canal National Historic Site Commemorative Integrity Statement Heritage Value Canal construction Survival of a high level of original canal structure Unique historical environment of the canal system Wholeness of Cultural Landscape - early 19th century forms, materials and technologies and ecological reflection of the longstanding human and ecological inter--relationships between the canal and its corridor Character-defining Elements Completeness of cultural landscape as a longstanding transportation system complete with associated facilities, shore lands, communities, extensive wetlands and lakes Canal bed and subdivision into lockstation Original built resources

23 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY 22 Archaeological remnant of construction Remnants of engineering design Wetlands and lakes created by canal construction On-going operation of canal with continuous seasonal operation Continuity of historic, ecological and visual associations with shore lands and communities along the route, particularly pathways, view sheds from the canal locks and channel to the central core of Ottawa between the Mackenzie King Bridge and the Ottawa River, view sheds between the canal... Select FHBRO Recognized Buildings in Immediate Context of Subject Property Defensible Lockmaster's House (at Hartwell's Lockstation) Storehouse (at Hartwell's Lockstation) Rideau Canal Landscape Strategy Figure 37 - Except from Rideau Canal Landscape Strategy (1003 Prince of Wales noted with red star)

24 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY 23 B APPENDIX: SITE EVOLUTION AND ZONING IMAGES City of Ottawa (maps.ottawa.ca) Figure 38 - Aerial Photography Figure 39 - Aerial Photography Figure 40 - Aerial Photography Figure 41 - Aerial Photography Figure 42 - Aerial Photography Figure 43 - Aerial Photography

25 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY 24 Figure 44 - Topography Figure 45 - Archaeological Potential - shows no anticipated potential for archeological resources on subject site (highlighted in red).

26 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY 25 C APPENDIX: ADDITIONAL CONTEXT IMAGES MTBA/Google Maps Figure 46 - View from Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway looking southwest showing Hartwell s Lockstation to the right Late Winter view Figure 47 - View from Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway looking southwest showing Hartwell s Lockstation to the right Summer view Figure 48 - View from Eastern Pathway looking south showing Rideau Canal and western shore line - Late Winter view Figure 49 - View from Eastern Pathway looking south showing Rideau Canal and western shore line - Summer view Figure 50 - View from Eastern Pathway looking southwest towards subject property showing Rideau Canal - Late Winter view Figure 51 - View from Eastern Pathway looking southwest towards subject property showing Rideau Canal - Late Winter view

27 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY 26 Figure 52 - View of Rideau Canal looking southwest from eastern pathway, red circle approximately locates existing structure on subject property - Winter view Figure 53 - View of Rideau Canal looking southwest from eastern pathway, red circle approximately locates existing structure on subject property - Summer view Figure 54 - View of Rideau Canal looking west from eastern pathway, red circle approximately locates existing structure on subject property - Winter view Figure 55 - View of Rideau Canal looking west from eastern pathway, red circle approximately locates existing structure on subject property - Summer View Figure 56 - View of Rideau Canal south of subject property looking west from eastern pathway, see exiting structure (red square) - Winter view Figure 57 - View of Rideau Canal south of subject property looking west from eastern pathway, see exiting structure (red square) - Summer view

28 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY 27 D APPENDIX: CITY OF OTTAWA GUIDE TO PREPARING CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STATEMENTS ( This guide was adopted by Ottawa Council, February 2012, and followed for this document. 1.0 Introduction This document has been prepared to provide clarity regarding the requirements of Cultural Heritage Impact Statements (CHIS) for those preparing them as a requirement of the City of Ottawa Official Plan. A Cultural Heritage Impact Statement is an arm's length, independent study to determine the impacts of proposed future development on cultural heritage resources. 2.0 When is a CHIS required? Section of the Official Plan has policies that outline when a Cultural Heritage Impact Statement (CHIS) is required. Generally speaking, the purpose of a cultural heritage impact statement is to evaluate the impact of a proposed intervention (alteration, addition, partial demolition, demolition, relocation or new construction) on cultural heritage resources when that intervention has the potential to: Adversely impact the cultural heritage value of properties designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA); Adversely impact the cultural heritage value of districts designated under Part V of the OHA. In addition: A CHIS may also be required for development applications adjacent to or within 35 metres of, designated buildings and areas; A CHIS may also be required for development applications adjacent to the Rideau Canal, the Central Experimental Farm, a national historic site, a federally designated (FHBRO) building, a building with a heritage easement, or a building on the heritage register. 3.0 Purpose of a CHIS Section of the Official Plan provides broad guidance regarding the content of Cultural Heritage Impact Statements, requiring that they: describe the positive and adverse impacts on the heritage resource or heritage conservation district that may reasonably be expected to result from the proposed development; describe the actions that may reasonably be required to prevent, minimize or mitigate the adverse impacts; demonstrate that the proposal will not adversely impact the defined cultural heritage value of the property, Heritage Conservation District, and/or its streetscape/neighbourhood. A CHIS is intended to provide an independent professional opinion regarding the impact of proposed developments on cultural heritage resources; it is not intended to form the City's professional opinion. Land use planning policies, and guidelines, such as those contained within Secondary Plans, Community Design Plans, the Official Plan and documents such as infill guidelines etc. are not addressed in a CHIS. When a CHIS is prepared in response to an application under the Planning Act, the impact of the proposed application on cultural heritage resources will be addressed. 4.0 Contents of a CHIS A Cultural Heritage Impact Statement will provide: a. General Information Address of current property; Current owner contact information. b. Current Conditions/ Introduction to Development Site A location plan indicating subject property (map and aerial photo);

29 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY 28 A concise written and visual description of the cultural heritage value of the development site and/or the cultural heritage value of adjacent sites, noting whether the site has: a heritage easement, designation under Part IV or V of the OHA, inclusion on the "Municipal Register," designation as a "Recognized" or "Classified" building by the Federal Heritage Buildings Review Office, commemoration as a National Historic Site of Canada, or inclusion on the Canadian Register of Historic Places. Existing heritage descriptions should be included. A concise written description of the context including adjacent heritage properties and their recognition (as above); Digital images documenting all cultural heritage attributes; Site Plan showing lot dimensions as well as the location/setbacks of all existing buildings; Relevant information from Council-approved documents such as "Heritage District Plans" or "Heritage Guidelines." This information should include the guidelines contained within the "Heritage District Plans" and the "Heritage Guidelines" that apply to the proposed project. c. Background Research and Analysis Comprehensive written and visual research and analysis related to the cultural heritage value or interest of the site, including physical or design, historical or associative, and contextual value; A development history of the site including original construction dates, additions and alterations; Primary research material consulted may include relevant historic maps and atlases, drawings, photographs, sketches/renderings, permit records, land records, assessment rolls, city directories, etc; Secondary sources may include City of Ottawa Heritage Survey and Evaluation forms, FHBRO reports, Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada papers, Commemorative Integrity Statements, CHRP listing etc; Parks Canada's "Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada," as approved by City Council in d. Statement of Significance A Statement of Significance identifying the cultural heritage value and heritage attributes of the cultural heritage resource(s). In many cases, this statement will be the Statement of Reasons for Designation or the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value that forms part of the designation by-law (Part IV buildings) or the description of the attributes of the heritage conservation district (Part V districts). In cases where this information is deemed to be inadequate or outdated, heritage staff will prepare a Statement of Significance to guide the CHIS. e. Description of the Proposed Development A written and visual description of the proposed development. f. Impact of Proposed Development An assessment identifying any positive and adverse impacts the proposed development may have on the heritage value of cultural heritage resource(s), as listed in Section 2, above. Positive impacts of a development on cultural heritage resources districts include, but are not limited to: restoration of building, including replacement of missing attributes; restoration of an historic streetscape or enhancement of the quality of the place; adaptive re-use of a cultural heritage resource to ensure its ongoing viability; access to new sources of funds to allow for the ongoing protection and restoration of the cultural heritage resource. Adverse impacts include, but are not limited to: Demolition of any, or part of any, heritage attributes or features; Alteration that is not sympathetic, or is incompatible, with the historic fabric and appearance of a building;

30 CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STUDY 29 Shadows created that obscure heritage attributes or change the viability of the associated cultural heritage landscape; Isolation of a heritage resource or part thereof from its surrounding environment, context or a significant relationship; Obstruction of significant identified views or vistas within, from heritage conservation districts; Obstruction of significant identified views or vistas within, from individual cultural heritage resources; A change in land use where the change affects the property's cultural heritage value; Land disturbances such as a change in grade that alters soils, and drainage patterns that adversely affect a cultural heritage resource. g. Alternatives and Mitigation Strategies The CHIS must assess alternative development options and mitigation measures in order to avoid or limit the adverse impact on the heritage value of cultural heritage resources. Methods of minimizing or avoiding an adverse impact on a cultural heritage resource(s) include but are not limited to: Alternative development approaches that result in compatible development and limit adverse impacts; Separating development from significant cultural heritage resources to protect their heritage attributes including, but not limited to, their settings and identified views and vistas; Limiting height and density or locating higher/ denser portion of a development in an manner that respects the existing individual cultural heritage resources or the heritage conservation district; Including reversible interventions to cultural heritage resources. h. Other The CHIS will include a bibliography and a list of people contacted during the study. 5.0 Conservation Plan A Conservation Plan may be required. The applicant will be informed that a Conservation Plan is required early in the process. They may be required for projects involving complex sites with a number of cultural heritage resources. Conservation Plans must: Describe how the heritage value of a resource will be protected during the development process; Include a summary of conservation principles and how they will be used must be included. Conservation principles may be found in publications such as Parks Canada's "Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada " and "Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Historic Properties," published by the Ontario Ministry of Culture. (Both publications are available online.); Recommend the conservation treatment category preservation, rehabilitation, restoration - appropriate to each resource of heritage value within the property, including the landscape; Outline how the cultural heritage resource[s] are to be managed after the completion of the project; A Conservation Plan must contain current information on the condition of the building and recommendations on its ongoing maintenance. These recommendations will be based on the "Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada" as amended from time to time, and adopted City Council in 2008; A Conservation Plan may also contain guidance on the following, were appropriate: public access, signage, lighting, interpretation, landscaping, heritage recording, use. 6.0 Process Notice that a CHIS is required will be given at the pre-consultation stage and applicants should wait until they are notified that a CHIS is required before retaining a consultant. When a CHIS is required for an application under the Ontario Heritage Act, that application will not be considered complete if the CHIS does not accompany the application. When a CHIS is required for an application under the Planning Act, that application will not be considered complete if the CHIS does not accompany the application. Upon receipt of the CHIS, heritage staff will review the document in order to ascertain that it is complete. If the CHIS does not meet City requirements as