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Prince's Court receives heritage
designation
By Liz Dadson
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Heritage
Steve Murray (L), economic development and
tourism manager, and Vern Fry of Heritage Kincardine display the new
heritage designation plaques
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Prince's Court, formerly Princess Court at 731 Princes St.,
Kincardine, has been granted a heritage designation for a
portion of the historical building.
Kincardine council has approved the designation of the west,
north and south facades, including the wrap-around porch and
windows, as recommended by Heritage Kincardine.
"The east side includes an addition in 1960 and is not
considered part of the designation," said Steve Murray, Manager
of Economic Development and Tourism. Also not part of the
designation are the driveway, parking lot, posted sign on the
front lawn, all interior of the building, and areas of the
external facade of the mid-20th Century addition.
Heritage Kincardine also recommended that the green space to the
west of the main facade, in front the building, remain green
space or flower beds. The heritage group and the owner of the
building have agreed on the heritage designation, said Murray.
In addition, they have agreed that repair or restoration work,
completed with the same material and which does not change the
look of the designated areas of the property, may be performed
without prior written approval from Heritage Kincardine or the
municipality, unless a building permit is required, Murray said. (next column)
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Any work that does not use the same material and changes
the look of the original structure, will require the owner to consult
with Heritage Kincardine. If the heritage group is not satisfied, it may
inform the owner to properly restore the section of work performed on
the designated area as soon as possible and at the owner's expense. If
the owner does not agree, he can appeal a decision through the
municipality. If the owner objects to council's decision, he may apply
to council for a hearing before the Conservation Review Board.
The board prepares a report including its recommendation to council.
Council then has the final decision on whether to confirm or alter its
original decision. "I'm glad to see Heritage Kincardine and the owner of
the building are agreeable to a solution on this," said councillor
Kenneth Craig.
Deputy mayor Laura Haight asked why the bowling green behind the
building is not included in the heritage designation. Vern Fry of
Heritage Kincardine said the bowling green belongs to a different
property owner.
Fry and Murray also took a moment at the council meeting to display the
new plaques which will adorn heritage designated buildings.
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