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Heritage Kitchener Committee
Committee Minutes
June 7, 2022, 4:00 p.m.
Electronic Meeting
Present: S. Hossack, Chair
I. Bodendorfer, Member
Councillor D. Chapman
P. Ciuciura, Member
Councillor J. Gazzola
J. Haalboom, Member
R. Schwarz, Member
Staff: G. Stevenson, Manager, Development Review
T. MaloneWright, Supervisor, Development Applications
D. Choudhry, Heritage Planner
S. Goldrup, Committee Administrator
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1. Commencement
The Heritage Kitchener Committee held an electronic meeting this date,
commencing at 4:02 p.m.
2. Discussion Items
2.1 Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-IV-012 - 17 Schneider Avenue -
Replace the Cedar Shingle Roof with Asphalt Shingles - DSD-2022-266
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2022-
266, dated May 13, 2022, recommending approval of Heritage Permit Application
(HPA) HPA-2022-IV-012 to permit the installation of asphalt shingles at the
property municipally addressed as 17 Schneider Avenue. T. Malone-Wright and
D. Choudhry were in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee. In
response to questions from the Committee, staff confirmed other types of
shingles had been considered but were not selected due to cost.
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Moved by I. Bodendorfer
it was resolved:
"That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit
Application HPA-2022-IV-012 be approved, as outlined in Development
Services Department report DSD-2022-266, to permit the installation of
asphalt shingles at the property municipally addressed as 17 Schneider
Avenue in accordance with the supporting information submitted with the
application."
Carried unanimously
2.2 Draft Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) - 130-142 Victoria Street South -
DSD-2022-268
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2022-
268, dated May 13, 2022, regarding a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) for the
properties municipally addressed as 130-142 Victoria Street South. The subject
property, 142 Victoria Street South, is listed as a non-designated property of
cultural heritage value or interest on the City's Municipal Heritage Register. The
other property, 130 Victoria Street South, was proposed for listing by staff;
however, at the owner's request, Council chose not to list the property. It is
located adjacent to a listed property at 131 Victoria Street South. The subject
properties are located within the Warehouse District Cultural Heritage Landscape
(CHL). T. Malone-Wright and D. Choudhry were in attendance to respond to
questions from the Committee.
C. Uchiyama, Letourneau Heritage Consulting, presented to the Committee in
support of the staff report and recommendation and reviewed the current site
condition, the proposed development, and the impact assessment. C. Uchiyama
spoke about the proposed deconstruction and integration of the façade of 142
Victoria Street South. Victor Labreche, IBI Group; Christian Tsimenidis, IBI
Group; Deni Poletti, Core Architects; and Mathew Laing, MA Development
Services, were also in attendance in support of the proposed development. In
response to questions from the Committee, the consultants spoke to the 11 units
that the proposed development would displace, the age of the subject buildings,
other buildings of this style in the City, and the storage and integration of the
façade elements. The Committee heard comments supporting the detail and
narration contained in the HIA but noted concern about the definition of partially
conserved heritage aspects and re-use of the date stone leading to future
misinterpretation.
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2.3 Draft Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) - 22-26 Charles Street West - DSD-
2022-269
D. Vongphakdy declared a pecuniary interest concerning the following item and
did not participate in the discussion on this matter.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2022-
269, dated May 14, 2022, regarding a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) for the
properties municipally addressed as 22-26 Charles Street West. The subject
properties are listed as non-designated properties of cultural heritage interest or
value on the City's Municipal Heritage Register. They are located within the
Kitchener Downtown Cultural Heritage Landscape (CHL). They are also located
adjacent to 27 Gaukel Street, which is listed as a non-designated property of
cultural heritage interest or value on the City's Municipal Heritage Register. T.
Malone-Wright and D. Choudhry were in attendance to respond to questions
from the Committee.
D. Gailbraith, IBI Group; C. Lemon, PHC Group; M. Villemaire, SRM Architects;
J. Atchison, and G. Gerstheimer, Project Designers, SRM Architects, reviewed
the proposed development and were in attendance to respond to questions from
the Committee. In response to questions of the Committee, the consultants
spoke about the publicly available amenity space, traffic and parking, the
building's heritage attributes, integration of materials, and the use of bird-friendly
glass. The Committee heard comments expressing concern about façade-ism
and support for using bird-friendly glass.
2.4 Draft Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) - 88-92 Queen Street South - DSD-
2022-271
D. Vongphakdy declared a pecuniary interest concerning the following item and
did not participate in the discussion on this matter.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2022-
271, dated May 13, 2022, regarding a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) for the
properties municipally addressed as 88-108 Queen Street South. The subject
properties 88 Queen Street South and 90-92 Queen Street South are listed as
non-designated properties of cultural heritage interest or value on the City's
Municipal Heritage Register. Properties 94-108 Queen Street South do not have
heritage status. The subject properties are adjacent to a number of heritage
resources, as outlined in the report. T. Malone-Wright and D. Choudhry were in
attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.
D. Gailbraith, IBI Group; C. Lemon, PHC Group; M. Villemaire, SRM Architects;
J. Atchison, and G. Gerstheimer, Project Designers, SRM Architects, reviewed
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the proposed development and were in attendance to respond to questions from
the Committee. In response to questions of the Committee, the consultants
discussed facadism, preserving local heritage and community stories, the
condition of the interiors, and bird-friendly glass. The Committee heard
comments expressing concern about façade-ism, the number of towers being
developed in the downtown core, the cumulative value of the buildings to the
streetscape, and support for using bird-friendly glass.
2.5 Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-IV-010 & HPA-2022-IV-011 - 16-20
Queen Street North - Construction of a New 34-Storey Multi-unit Residential
Building - DSD-2022-231
D. Vongphakdy declared a pecuniary interest concerning the following item and
did not participate in the discussion on this matter.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2022-
231, dated May 4, 2022, regarding Heritage Permit Applications HPA-2022-IV-
010 and HPA-2022-IV-011 proposing the partial demolition of the existing
building, excluding the front façade and portions of the returns of the property,
and the construction of a new 34-storey residential tower at the subject property
municipally addressed as 16-20 Queen Street North. The subject property is
currently listed as a non-designated property of cultural heritage interest or value
ge Register. Council passed a Notice of Intention to
Designate the subject property on June 28, 2021, but a designating by-law has
not yet been passed. T. Malone-Wright and D. Choudhry were in attendance to
respond to questions from the Committee.
R. Redshaw, MHBC Planning; T. Ulmer, Momentum Developments; B. Prudham,
Momentum Developments; K. Shiry, ABA Architects; S. Mansour, Jablonsky, Ast
And Partners; G. Janke, Zehr Group; and J. Bedard, ABA Architects, reviewed
the proposed development and were in attendance to respond to questions from
the Committee. R. Redshaw reviewed stabilization of the façade, partial
demolition, new construction, and restoration of the façade. Further, R. Redshaw
spoke to measures to ensure protection and conservation. R. Redshaw also
described the documentation, salvage, and re-purposing of the interior heritage
elements.
K. Kessler, Architectural Conservancy, North Waterloo Region Branch, spoke in
the cultural heritage value of the internal and external heritage attributes.
In response to the questions of the Committee, the consultants discussed the
-law and
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confirmed the decision of what to designate had been set by the Council and
Notice of Designation. Staff also discussed the requirement for a salvage and
documentation plan required by the permit and bonusing set through the site plan
approval process.
The Committee heard comments from its members recognizing the challenges of
Further, the Committee heard comments expressing concern and disappointment
about the lack of preservation of the interior heritage attributes while the building
was in good repair and before the designating by-law had been passed. The
Committee expressed interest in alternative options that might preserve more of
the interior heritage attributes.
June 20, 2022, meeting of Council for ratification.
Moved by I. Bodendorfer
it was resolved:
"1. That pursuant to Sections 30(2) and 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act,
Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-IV-010 be approved to permit the
partial demolition excluding the front façade and portions of the returns of
the subject property municipally addressed as 16-20 Queen Street North,
subject to the following conditions:
i. That the final Heritage Impact Assessment and Conservation Plan
be submitted and approved by the Director of Planning prior to the
issuance of a Heritage Permit; and
ii. That a final Temporary Protection Plan, including a Demolition Plan
and Stabilization Plan, a final Documentation and Salvage Plan, and a
final Risk Management Plan be submitted to the satisfaction of the
Planner prior to the issuance of a Heritage Permit; and
iii. That a final Vibration Monitoring Plan be submitted to the
iv. That the owner obtain heritage approval under the Ontario Heritage
Act and a Building Permit under the Building Code for the 34-storey
residential tower, prior to the issuance of a demolition permit.
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2. That pursuant to Sections 30(2) and 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act,
Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-IV-011 be approved to permit the
new construction of a 34-storey residential tower on the subject property
municipally addressed as 16-20 Queen Street North, subject to the
following conditions:
i. That the final Heritage Impact Assessment and Conservation Plan
be submitted and approved by the Director of Planning prior to the
issuance of a Heritage Permit; and
ii. That a final Temporary Protection Plan, including a Demolition Plan
and Stabilization Plan, a final Documentation and Salvage Plan, and a
final Risk Management Plan be submitted to the satisfaction of the
Planner prior to the issuance of a Heritage Permit; and
iii. That a final Vibration Monitoring Plan be submitted to the
iv. That the owner obtain heritage approval under the Ontario Heritage
Act and a Building Permit under the Building Code for the 34-storey
residential tower, prior to the issuance of a demolition permit."
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2.6 Sub-Committee Updates
The Chair invited the Heritage Kitchener Sub-Committees to provide updates on
their recent meetings and efforts.
Decolonizing the Heritage Process
Members: R. Schwarz, V. Mance, M. Asling
The Committee heard an update from the Decolonizing the Heritage Process
Sub-committee, noting they had not had the opportunity to meet but have
scheduled the next meeting.
Designation and the Municipal Heritage Register
Members: P. Ciuciura, D. Vongphakdy, M. Asling, S. Hossack, Councillor
Chapman
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The Committee next heard an update from the Designation and the Municipal
Heritage Register Sub-committee, noting they had not had the opportunity to
meet but have scheduled the next meeting.
The Effects of Heritage Designation on Affordability
Members: M. Asling
The Committee next heard an update from the Effects of Heritage Designation on
Affordability Sub-committee, noting they had not had the opportunity to meet but
have continued their research and met with staff regarding recognition of support
institutions.
Promoting Cultural Heritage
Members: J. Haalboom, I. Bodendorfer, S. Hossack, Councillor Michaud
The Committee heard an update from the Promoting Cultural Heritage Sub-
committee, noting efforts to organize a walking tour in Lower Doon and a request
for a walking tour in connection with Garden Kitchener for the Civic Centre
Conservation District.
2.7 Status Updates - Heritage Best Practices Update and 2022 Priorities,
Heritage Impact Assessment Follow-ups
T. Malone-Wright and D. Choudhry confirmed there were no status updates. In
response to questions from the Committee, staff confirmed that they have no
knowledge of tendering the contract for the Doon Bridge rehabilitation and
discussed the development of towers within the downtown core.
3. Information Items
3.1 Heritage Permit Application Tracking Sheet
4. Adjournment
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
S. Goldrup
Committee Administrator
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