Application by Maurizio Trotta Architect Inc. on behalf of
Ms. H. Tennyson to alter certain Architectural Elements of a
property located at 22 Beechwood Crescent
The East York Community Council recommends that:
(1)the following report (September29, 1998) from the Director, Community Planning, East District, be adopted;
and
(2)the following communications (September 9, 1998) from Mr.JohnJ.G.Blumenson, Manager, Preservation
Review, Heritage Toronto, Toronto; and (September 2, 1998) from Mr. John Carter, Chair, Local Architectural
Conservation Advisory Committee, East York, be received:
Purpose:
This report to the East York Community Council provides Council with East York's Local Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committee's (LACAC) recommendation with respect to an application by Maurizio Trotta to make various
alterations to the premises at 22 Beechwood Crescent (see Exhibit No. 1) which are covered by a Registered Heritage
Easement Agreement under the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990.
Source of Funds:
There are no financial implications.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council approve the request by Maurizio Trotta Architect Inc., on behalf of Ms. H. Tennyson
to make alterations to the ground floor layout and external appearance of a house located at 22 Beechwood Crescent
which is subject to a Heritage Easement Agreement registered against the property as Document No. TB433696, all in
accordance with the site plan and floor plan drawings Exhibit Nos. 2, 3 and 4 prepared by Maurizio Trotta Architect Inc.,
and dated August 24, 1998, on file with the City of Toronto Community Planning East York Office.
Background:
Proposal:
The existing premises at 22 Beechwood Crescent are covered by a registered Heritage Easement under Section 37 of the
Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990. The easement requires that any alterations to these premises be approved by City
Council. The applicant wishes to:
- alter the ground floor layout of the house to provide a kitchen in what is now the living - dining room and a living -
dining room in what is presently a garage; and,
- introduce various alterations to the north and south elevations of the premises such as: install new windows on the
north wall, replace an existing garage doors with a new brick wall and new windows, remove and replace the existing
bricks at the junction of the proposed new living space and the main body of the existing house, install a new roof ,
install new insulation, modify the main front wall and provide a new parking space in front of the newly proposed
residence.
Comments:
On August 18, 1998, the applicant submitted plans (see Exhibit Nos. 2, 3 and 4), illustrating the various proposed
alterations for LACAC's review. Subsequently on August 27, 1998 these plans were forwarded to Heritage Toronto for
their technical input. The plans were reviewed by John Blumenson Manager, Preservation Review. His opinion, (see
Exhibit No. 5), was that the proposed changes would not deter from the heritage character of the building or have a
negative impact on the attached building at 20 Beechwood Crescent.
The plans were also scrutinised by the members of LACAC during a meeting with the applicant held on July 28, 1998.
That meeting gave LACAC an opportunity to view the plans, provide their suggestions and ultimately formulate their
position in support of the alterations (see Exhibit No. 6).
The applicant will also be required to obtain permission from the Committee of Adjustment to park in front of the main
front wall of the house.
The City's Solicitor advises that since the easement agreement itself provides a mechanism for granting an approval, no
further amendments are required.
Conclusion:
LACAC recommends this application for approval, based on the following considerations:
- the proposed revisions were examined by technical experts from Heritage Toronto who advised that they were
acceptable; and,
- the proposed alterations will only affect the garage structure which in any case appears to be a later addition to the
original coach house attached to the main house on the lands.
Contact Name:
Jean Besz,
Senior Planner
East York Community Office
(416) 778-2045-tel no.
(416) 466-9877-fax
planning@borough.eastyork.on.ca
The East York Community Council also submits the following communication (September9,1998) from Mr. John
J. G. Blumenson, Manager, Preservation Review, Heritage Toronto, Toronto:
"I have reviewed the plans for interior and exterior alterations to this historic property and also spoken with Maurizio
Trotta, the owner's architect.
In general, I do not believe the changes will deter from the heritage character of the building, which was originally and
coach house with a later garage. Neither do I believe the changes to have a negative impact on the attached building on the
adjacent property which was the main house of the then larger property.
I have conveyed to the architect some minor design elements which he has agreed to revise. These include the elimination
of the water table course along the front of the garage portion of the coach house; either a chimney or an exhaust must be
shown on the appropriate elevation to service the new fireplace and I suggested but not required that the interior staircase
be reused in the new position rather a completely new stair constructed. Any other matters such as the selection of brick or
new windows may be reviewed during construction.
Secondly, I have no objection to the work being executed in two phases as the architect as outlined in his letter dated
August 24, 1998 to Mr. Iraklis Tsotos, Buildings and Inspections Department.
Please advise if these comments are satisfactory to you and if required, I will be available for the next meeting at which
this alteration will be heard by LACAC."
The East York Community Council also submits the following communication (September2,1998) from Mr. John
Carter, Chair, Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee, East York:
"I've canvassed LACAC members regarding plans submitted by M. Trotta Architect Inc. For alterations to 22 Beechwood
Crescent. I've also conferred with John Blumenson about issues raised at the July meeting where Mr. Trotta made a
presentation regarding proposed work to this property which has an Historic Easement Agreement. We would support the
changes which have been proposed.
In regards to the existing easement document, I'd appreciate if you could get a legal opinion about if the original
document should be revised to reflect the proposed changes. If a new easement is required, does it need approval from the
East York Community Council?
I trust that you will follow up with Iraklis Tsotsos, John Blumenson and Councillors Prue and Ootes if required. Thanks
JC"
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