BAKER MSGARVA HART

s 1024 Mainland Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B2T4

Vovermber 28-1386 Telephone (604) 683-1024

B.R. Kirk

City Administrator

The Corporation of the City of Port Coquitlam,
2272 McAllister Avenue,

Port Coquitlam, B.C.,

V3C 2A8

RE: KILMER HOUSE, 1575 PITT RIVER ROAD
Dear Mr. Kirk,

Baker McGarva Hart is pleased to submit the following report on the Kilmer
House:

Introduction

On November 20,1986, myself, Clive Evans Reg.Q.S. and C.Y.Loh P,Eng.,
inspected the above premises and found the building to be in very sound
condition with only minor problems affecting the structure of the building.

Architectural Assessment

The architecture of Kilmer House is entirely typical of large inexpensive family
homes of that time. Although unspectacular as an architectural monument, the
house is an intact example of 1913 residential! architecture reflecting the history
of the region. That it provides an opportunity for continuing community use
within the context of our historical fabric is a bonus for the city given the
4800 square feet of usable space available in this building.

Building Evaluation

The interior of the house has suffered virtually no damage to the historical
detailing and would require only surface decoration to restore it to the original
finishes apart from the kitchen which has been updated for modern needs. In
any éventuality involving public use, the kitchen would have had to be updated
so we do not regard the loss of the original kitchen fittings as a problem.

The present owner installed a new gas-fired furnace and water tank three. years
ago and the existing hot water heating System appears to adequately meet the
needs of the building.