“Boyd House” (985 Duchess Avenue) Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw & Heritage Designation Bylaw Council Presentation – December 2, 2019 Erik Wilhelm, Senior Community Planner
Subject Property Boyd House 9,123 sq. ft.
Boyd House HRA – Background & Overview • Built in 1954 • Original Architect: Ron Thom • Original Owners: Joan and Bruce Boyd • West Coast Architectural Style • Renovated (1977) • Heritage Register (July 23, 2012) • Interior Renovation (2013) • Current Owner & HRA (2018/19) Purchased by current owner (No Renovation) (2018) Originally Placed on Purchased & HRA Proposal Renovation Built Heritage Register Renovated (2019) (1977) (1954) (2013) (2012) N
LANE HRA Overview 1. Preservation of the Boyd House in-place; 2. Repair and/or rehabilitation of character-defining elements, as necessary; 3. New detached garage (off rear lane); 4. Construction of new infill house (Duchess Ave. access); 5. Short term rental accommodations allowed; and 6. Subdivision of property (panhandle configuration). Lot Area: Existing Lot: 9,123 sq. ft. “Boyd House Lot”: 6,108 sq. ft. “New House Lot”: 3,015 sq. ft. Floor Area: Boyd House: 1,705 sq. ft. New House: 2,809 sq. ft. Floor Area Ratio (FAR): Existing: 0.19 “Boyd House Lot”: 0.28 “New House Lot”: 0.93 Proposed (Overall Site): 0.49 DUCHESS AVE.
Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC) April 16, 2019 – Supported by HAC (with revisions requested)
Relevant Council Policy OCP (2018) “Key Action” to respect neighbourhood character and encourage long -term protection of valued heritage properties with stronger incentives “Respecting character and protecting heritage” Policy 2.1.9 – Utilize Heritage Planning Tools to “protect buildings, structures and landscapes on the District’s Heritage Register” “Supporting tourism and visitors” Policy 2.3.10 (b) – Support bed and breakfast and short-term rental accommodations on properties recognized for their heritage value. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN (2018) “Visitor Infrastructure” Recommendation B-15 - “Develop draft policy and regulations to allow for bed and breakfast and short - term vacation rental as permitted uses on properties recognized for their heritage value, both to broaden accommodation options, and to provide an economic incentive for heritage conservation.”
Recommendations & Rationale Recommendations: 1 st Reading provided for the HRA and Heritage Designation Bylaws; and • • Public Hearing be scheduled Rationale: • Aligned with OCP objectives to retain, protect and revitalize heritage assets within the community. • Allows for diverse infill development • Provides an improved street presence along Duchess Avenue
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