KING-SPADINA COMMERCIAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PLAN 1
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 METRO HALL, ROOM 308/309 55 JOHN STREET, TORONTO 6:30 7:00 Open House 7:00 7:15 Remarks Councillor Cressy Heritage Preservation Services 7:15 7:45 Consultant Presentation 7:45 8:00 Questions of Clarification 8:00 8:50 Open Mic. / Town Hall 8:50 9:00 Summary More info about the HCD Plan: hcdtoronto.wordpress.com kingspadina@taylorhazell.com For other inquiries: Tamara Anson-Cartwright, Senior Coordinator tansonc@toronto.ca 2
PROJECT TEAM Tamara Anson-Cartwright, Senior Coordinator Michael Vidoni, Heritage Planner Project Lead, Architecture and Conservation Planning Community Consultation/Facilitation, Urban Design Guidelines Cultural Heritage Landscapes and Archaeology Urban Planning 3
KING-SPADINA COMMERCIAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PLAN 4
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 METRO HALL, ROOM 308/309 55 JOHN STREET, TORONTO 6:30 7:00 Open House 7:00 7:15 Remarks Councillor Cressy Heritage Preservation Services 7:15 7:45 Consultant Presentation 7:45 8:00 Questions of Clarification 8:00 8:50 Open Mic. / Town Hall 8:50 9:00 Summary More info about the HCD Plan: hcdtoronto.wordpress.com kingspadina@taylorhazell.com For other inquiries: Tamara Anson-Cartwright, Senior Coordinator tansonc@toronto.ca 5
KING-SPADINA COMMERCIAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PLAN 6
HERITAGE PRESERVATION SERVICES UPDATE 7
HERITAGE PRESERVATION SERVICES Who we are Project to date Why we designate Heritage policies Planning initiatives Heritage Conservation District studies are such a useful tool precisely because they allow us to look at a cluster of heritage resources, and to put a policy framework in place that ensures new development builds upon distinct and valued characteristics over time. As districts evolve, the change that takes place enhances, rather than detracts from, the uniqueness that already exists. Jennifer Keesmaat, Chief Planner, City of Toronto 8
KING-SPADINA COMMERCIAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PLAN 9
KEY POINTS By definition under the Ontario Heritage Act, all properties in the HCD are designated under Part V of the Act whether they are contributing or non-contributing. This district has distinct boundaries and is called the King-Spadina Commercial Heritage Conservation District. It has a total of 364 properties and 194 are contributing. We are working in parallel with the development of the Secondary Plan in a coordinated way. Presentation divided into three parts: Part 1: Background Part 2: Policy + Guidelines Overview Part 3: Next Steps Shai Gil Photography, 2014 10
PART 1: BACKGROUND 11
KING-SPADINA COMMERCIAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT EVOLUTION 12
1818 Peter Street 13
1837 Peter Street 14
1842 1884 1947 2013 COMMUNITY EVOLUTION OF CONSULTATION BLOCKS, STREETS, MEETING LANES #1 15
King Street West 1842 Bathurst Street HISTORICAL COMMUNITY BUILT CONSULTATION FORM MEETING #1 Peter Street 16
King Street West 1884 Bathurst Street HISTORICAL COMMUNITY BUILT CONSULTATION FORM MEETING #1 Peter Street 17
King Street West 1947 Bathurst Street HISTORICAL COMMUNITY BUILT CONSULTATION FORM MEETING #1 Peter Street 18
King Street West Bathurst Street Peter Street 2013 Pre-1842 1843-1884 1885-1903 1904-1924 1925-1947 1948-1992 1993-PRESENT HISTORICAL COMMUNITY BUILT CONSULTATION FORM MEETING #1 19
HCD PLAN OBJECTIVES 20
HCD PLAN OBJECTIVES Prepare guidelines that ensure heritage conservation, including compatible alteration and adaptive reuse, of buildings and sites Prepare guidelines for compatible development on sites within the district that do not contribute to the area's heritage value Prepare guidelines for compatible development on sites adjacent to the district Maintain and enhance the remnant residential building fabric constructed in the nineteenth century Interpret and promote the history of the district Conserve the distinct character and importance of Clarence Square, Victoria Memorial Park and St. Andrew s Park, developing conservation guidelines for each space, as well as for adjacent properties and structures Ensure the continued use of Clarence Square, Victoria Memorial Park and St. Andrew s Park as public spaces Prepare guidelines that promote Wellington Street as a connection between Clarence Square and Victoria Memorial Park Protect identified views and vistas Shai Gil Photography, 2014 21
CITY TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR HCDs Conservation is defined as: All actions or processes that are aimed at safeguarding the character-defining elements of an historic place so as to retain its heritage value and extend its physical life. Governing Policies Policy 10: The Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada will apply Policy 11: Demolition Policy 12: Alterations Policy 13: Reconstruction and Restoration Policy 14: Roadways, sidewalks or right-of-ways Policy 15: Archaeology HCDs in Toronto Terms of Reference: https://www1.toronto.ca/city_of_toronto/city_planning/urban _design/files/pdf/hcd_policies.pdf Shai Gil Photography, 2014 22
PIVOTAL MOMENT: THE CITY S HERITAGE + PLANNING VISION 23
CONTENT OF THE HCD PLAN Executive Summary Introduction HCD Area Background HCD Study Findings and Recommendations Existing Policy Context Contributing/Non-Contributing Resources Character Areas Archaeology Community and Stakeholder Consultations Conservation Guidelines for Contributing Resources (by Typology) Design Guidelines for Character Areas and Cultural Heritage Landscapes Permits Changes to Zoning and Official Plan Provisions Shai Gil Photography, 2014 24
BOUNDARIES 25
HCD CONTEXT 26
ADJACENCT PROPERTIES THA, 2013 27
TORONTO ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT BIA (MASTER PLAN AMENDED MARCH 2015) Peter Street Guiding Principles Protect Designated and Listed Heritage Buildings + Unique Places Balance of Mixed-Uses Diversity of Entertainment, Living, Working + Shopping Choices Current Public Parking Capacity Promote Area Businesses Attractions + Tourism Heritage, Arts + Culture Active Transportation Options Enhance Streetscapes + Open Spaces Livable + Pedestrian Environments Area s Vitality + Energy Connections + Way finding 28
PART 2: POLICY + GUIDELINES OVERVIEW 29
THE TEAM IDENTIFIED CONTRIBUTING + NON-CONTRIBUTING PROPERTIES 30
364 Total Properties CONTRIBUTING + NON- CONTRIBUTING PROPERTIES Assessed against District Statement of Significance Non-contributing Properties 170 Contributing Properties 194 School Church Theatre Public Works Residential Commercial Parks + Open Space 31
CONTRIBUTING PROPERTIES Support the cultural heritage values, character and integrity of the district In the Commercial District these are: Predominantly detached, multi-storey commercial buildings Remnant residential buildings from the 19 th century Historic parks, lanes and mid-block connections Major streets making places such as Spadina Ave., Wellington St. W. and King St. W 32
NON-CONTRIBUTING PROPERTIES Do not support the cultural heritage value of the district 33
TYPOLOGIES 34
CONTRIBUTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING TYPOLOGY Row / Semi-Detached / Detached 35
CONTRIBUTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING TYPOLOGY Row / Detached 36
OTHER CONTRIBUTING TYPOLOGIES Institutional / Public Works + Utilities / 37
ALL CONTRIBUTING TYPOLOGIES 38
GROUPING PROPERTIES INTO CHARACTER AREAS 39
CHARACTER AREAS The district is defined as a grouping of character areas. There are objectives for conservation and growth within the character area The new secondary plan will be coordinated with the objectives of HCD character areas The character area concept recognizes the significant relationships between the distinct parts of the Commercial HCD, while acknowledging the particular characteristics and patterns of each Character areas will help the team develop logical guidelines for new alteration, development + infill for noncontributing properties 40
CHARACTER AREAS 41
CHARACTER AREAS 42
SAMPLE CHARACTER AREA KING STREET BATHURST TO SPADINA CONTRIBUTING PROPERTIES UNDER CONSTRUCTION PROPOSED APPROVED Key Characteristics Cohesive concentration of contributing properties provides strong character to the street frontage Building scale appropriate to the width of the street ensuring good sun access throughout the year Narrow fronted, four-sided detached or three-sided attached industrial/commercial buildings of varying height Mix of buildings provide a rich overall street experience Mid-block connections and open space 43
SAMPLE CHARACTER AREA KING STREET BATHURST TO SPADINA CONTRIBUTING PROPERTIES UNDER CONSTRUCTION PROPOSED APPROVED Potential Guidelines for Infill and New Construction Require mid-rise buildings with planar facades, compatible in height with street width and contributing buildings Encourage detached four-sided buildings with side and rear yard setbacks Avoid exposed blank party walls. Taller buildings to be sited in the interior of the deeper blocks. Infill and extend rows of contributing narrow frontage main street commercial buildings and their rear lane access. Require rear or side lane access to service and parking entrances. Maintain and extend mid-block lane connections to expand the mid-block network. 44
PUBLIC REALM Streets, Lanes, Mid-block Connections, Parks and Open Spaces 45
PROPERTY + CHARACTER AREA GUIDELINES 46
PROPERTY + CHARACTER AREA GUIDELINES 47
CONSERVATION GUIDELINES ORGANIZED ACCORDING TO BUILDING TYPOLOGIES Preservation/Rehabilitation/Restoration of Residential Row, Semi-Detached and Detached Buildings Preservation/Rehabilitation/Restoration of Commercial Row and Detached Buildings 48
SAMPLE CONSERVATION GUIDELINE FOR A CONTRIBUTING PROPERTIES The following will be expanded to provide additional specificity, per Character Area. Commercial Building Guidelines (2-11 storeys) Subject: Conservation of Exterior Form Distinctive aspects of EXTERIOR FORM include: relation to context and surrounding buildings, streets or landscape; orientation; set-back; scale and building height; shape, massing and proportion; composition; roof profile; prominent and secondary materials and structure 49
SAMPLE CONSERVATION GUIDELINE FOR A CONTRIBUTING PROPERTIES Preservation Original and distinctive aspects of the character defining building form must be preserved Rehabilitation (and alteration/addition) Rehabilitation may be necessary for continued use The heritage value may not be diminished or impaired Alterations must be designed to be compatible with the existing building form Alterations must not overwhelm the building form Demolition or partial demolition are not acceptable Restoration Restoration of features that originally defined the building form is encouraged, but not mandatory 50
GUIDELINES FOR CHARACTER AREAS Are being developed based on: Cultural Heritage Landscape Features (e.g. views) Streetscape characteristics (e.g. streetwalls) Public Space definition (e.g. St. Andrews Square) Patterns (e.g. lanes, mid-block connections) Public Realm patterns (e.g. lanes, mid-block connections) Public Space improvements Building Patterns (e.g. sidewall treatments) Shai Gil Shai Photography, Gil Photography, 2014 2014 51
Are being developed based on: GUIDELINES FOR NON- CONTRIBUTING PROPERTIES Conformance to Character Area guidelines for alteration, development and infill, and Property specific guidelines pertaining to the preservation of character defining features of adjacent, contributing properties 52
POLICY 11: GUIDELINES FOR DEMOLITION Demolition of contributing properties will not be considered unless the integrity of the resource has been lost the loss of integrity of the resource is not the result of demolition by neglect, deferred maintenance or purposeful damage A peer review of the demolition application may be required Shai Gil Photography, 2014 53
ARCHAEOLOGY 54
ARCHAEOLOGY 107 properties within the district determined to have potential for archaeological resources Of these 58 are contributing, 49 are non-contributing Development or alteration of properties of archaeological potential must be preceded by archaeological assessment as per the City of Toronto Archaeological Management Plan For contributing properties, alterations not normally subject to archaeological planning control will be reviewed by HPS staff to determine if assessment will be required 55
ARCHAEOLOGY 56
PART 3: NEXT STEPS 57
NEXT STEPS Update documents based on feedback and develop guidelines (end April) Stakeholder consultations Draft HCD Plan Second Community Consultation Meeting Final HCD Plan More info about the HCD Plan: hcdtoronto.wordpress.com kingspadina@taylorhazell.com For other inquiries: Tamara Anson-Cartwright Senior Coordinator tansonc@toronto.ca Shai Gil Shai Photography, Gil Photography, 2014 2014 58
QUESTIONS OF CLARIFICATION 59
OPEN MIC. / TOWN HALL 60
OPEN MIC / TOWN HALL Boundaries Character Areas Contributing / Non- Contributing Properties How the guidelines should evolve Shai Gil Photography, 2014 61
OPEN MIC. / TOWN HALL SUMMARY 62
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING 63