Alterations to a Property Designated Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act - 32 Rowanwood Avenue

Category "C" buildings have "contextual significance, which contribute to the heritage character of South Rosedale…" Prior to refurbishment works commencing on site this building contained nine rental apartment units. The proposal involves extensive alterations and a roof addition to increase the usable floor space within the building and add five new rental residential units. The alterations include: a fourth-storey addition; replacement of windows to match original windows; alterations to some original openings; introduction of new openings facing Rowanwood Avenue and the replacement of existing balconies and railings facing Rowanwood Avenue. Heritage Planning has worked with the applicant to ensure that the proposed alterations meet the general intent of the SRHCD Study's guidelines and will not have a negative impact on the existing heritage building and existing context within the SRHCD. The applicant still needs to apply for approval under the Planning Act (minor variance and site plan approval) and therefore this application relates solely to the approval that is required under the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act. Future planning applications will be assessed against approvals under the Act and conditions will be secured as appropriate.

That prior to the final Site Plan Approval for the property at 32 Rowanwood Avenue, the owner shall: 1. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment dated May 3, 2019 and revised on August 14, 2020, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide final site drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.1 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan. b. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 32 Rowanwood Avenue, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.1. including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, as required in recommendation 1.a.3 the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.