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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHK - Official Plan Heritage Policies Sub-committeeCity of Kitchener What is an Official Plan? E-Newsletter ^ An official plan is a policy document that describes how land should be used, and implements a municipality's planning, development and growth management vision. ^ In addition to specifying where new housing, industry, offices, shops and other land uses will be located, an official plan contains policies to ensure the timely provision and adequacy of services, and that address a community's social, economic and environmental interests. ^ Official Plans have legal status and derive their authority from the Planning Act of Ontario and all municipal public works and by-laws must conform to it. How Does The Official Plan Affect Me? ^ The new Official Plan will help guide present and future development at a neighbourhood to a City-wide level. Official Plans include general land use designations and regulations that shape where certain types of development can and cannot occur. Accordingly, property owners are affected by this document whenever there are modifications or new development proposed on their property. Why is a new Official Plan needed? ^ The City's current Official Plan, entitled "Creating a Sense of Place -City of Kitchener Municipal Plan", was adopted by City Council in 1994, and later approved by the Region of Waterloo in 1995 and has legal authority under the Ontario Planning Act. Much has changed in the past 15 years that requires the City of Kitchener to review and update the Official Plan. There has been considerable growth and changes in the planning landscape with respect to policy direction. The Official Plan needs to be brought into conformity with provincial and regional legislation that has been introduced or revised in recent years. Provincial legislation includes the Provincial Policy Statement and the Places to Grow Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Regional legislation consists on the new Regional Official Plan (ROP) which was adopted by Regional Council on June 16, 2009. Through Kitchener city council's approval of the Kitchener Growth Management Strategy (KGMS) in 2009, a major component of reviewing the provincial and regional direction at the local level is now complete. The KGMS provides recommendations for preparing the necessary studies to comply with Places to Grow and for formulating the new Official Plan. u~ ~,i ,, ~~~ ~- ^ Furthermore, there are several master plans, studies and other city initiatives that have been completed or are underway that need to be implemented in the new Official Plan and require new policies and/or significantly revised Official Plan policies. High level, strategic initiatives include the City of Kitchener Strategic Plan, A Plan for a Healthy Kitchener, and the Strategic Plan for Environment to list a few. A list of background studies is provided in the sidebar on page 2. What is the Vision and Direction of the New Official Plan? ^ Planning for growth and development in the City over the next twenty years requires a clear vision of what we want and where we need to go in the future, and direction on how we can achieve that vision through planning policy. ^ The community's vision for the future of Kitchener was captured in the following statement that was prepared and reaffirmed by Compass Kitchener: "Together, we will build an innovative, caring and vibrant Kitchener with safe and thriving neighbourhoods." ^ This vision, along with the City's Strategic Plan and other strategic guiding documents, will form the basis for the new Official Plan vision. The following guiding principles will provide guidance and direction for the policies in the new Official Plan. o Build compact, complete and healthy communities o Optimize the use of existing and new infrastructure and services to support growth in a compact efficient form o Recognize and enhance the unique cultural heritage resources that contribute to our distinctive character and identity o Protect, conserve, enhance and wisely use the natural heritage systems, functions and resources o Promote connectivity, mobility and accessibility within and between areas where people live, work and play o Protect our employment areas, promote economic vitality and provide for a balanced and diverse range of employment opportunities N _ _ Process To Date The Official Plan review has been underway since 2009. Planning staff are preparing the draft wording and maps for the new policy document. A statutory public meeting was held on March 8t" 2010 to engage the community at an early stage of the Official Plan review process to ensure all major items will be considered and to kick-start the review process. Comments have been received and will be addressed during the review process. Next Steps ^ A review of the draft version of the new Official Plan is expected to commence in early spring 2011 by the City's Advisory Committees. • The formal public review period of the draft version of the new Official Plan is expected to begin in late spring 2011. There will be several open houses and public meetings scheduled throughout the process and notification of these sessions will be advertised and dates will be posted and regularly updated on the City's website. To be added to the email circulation list, please email officialplan(a~kitchener.ca. ^ Following public consultation, staff will review, summarize, and respond to comments in the form of a summary/response report. ^ Staff anticipate holding a Statutory Public Meeting for Council consideration of a new Official Plan in June 2011. ~ ~ ~. ~® H ^~ ^~ ~~ ^~ ~~ L 0 s _ ~~~.~~ ~ ~ '. f_ v F pti ,~ ~ - ~r_~~ r! ~ ~ ~` ~ ~ ~; f ~; ~ .~~ ~ O N U ~ ~ ~ •- O ~ ~ N N ~ .~ ~ ~ V ~ ~ '~ ( U 0 ~ 2 ~ ~ ~ O U ~ ~ O ca U ~ ~ O ~ ~ O • - (j ~ ~ to L ~ N ~ Q ~ U ~ ~ ~ U ~ }~ ~ ~ ~ L ~ ca N ~ X ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ L ~ • TS Q ~ ~ V V ~ o ca N ~ ~ ~--~ ~ ;,~ ~ T T T ~ W ~ ® ^ .-. cn O U ~ ~ (a ~ (~ .U 0 ~ ~ O ~ ~ J ~ ~ L ~ = ~ i N ~ ~ ~ (/~ U ._ O ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ (~ ~ ~ ~ _ (~ (~ ~ U ~ ~ U ~ T > O ~ Z ~ ~ T T T ca ca U U U O 2 O U O N T U N ~ _ ~ _ o ~ (~ ~ U ~ (~ Q Q ~ ~--~ ~ ~ U }, ~ O Q ~ ~ U a~ ~ ~ O ~ a (a ~ • - '~ ~ ~ - ~ N ~ ~ ~ 2 m L ~ O ~ c~ O .~ _ ~ .~ T U 0 Q 0 T T T ~.r 9' ,. ppG _^i °I P- 0 n ~Ay- ¢~ ~. -, L ~$ a ~_~' ~_ n ~~~,~ ~ -. ~t N.. • I r ~ ' ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~' ~ ~ ~ (a U ~= U O ~ O U o a~ ~ ~~ ~ o ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ . 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They help to instill civic pride. foster a sen of community- contribute to tourism and stimula The policies of this Section of the Official Plan serve to provide the frame« ork to ensure the conservation of those heritage resources which reflect and contribute to the identity and character of the City of Kitchener. Objective To pursue the conservation of the Cin-'s heritage resources through the identification, recordilig, protection, preservation, interpretation acid adaptive reuse of heritage resources. Policies accordance with the intent of the 'ovrcrl Official Policies Pla~r, Council will nseivation wgv~soi-~ C) or other municipal Heritage resources are natuual and man-made features which have historic, cultural, architectural, archaeological, palaeonto-logical or natural significance. These features may include elements such as properties, stn~ctures, buildings, rivers, committees in matters relating to conservation. 2 Hugh consultation with LAC. icipal heritage connllittef aeration ~~~ith the Regional T Waterloo, the Cit_v sha] ~itize and maintain a cor AC or other 'S alld lll /Iunicipality 1 develop, nprehensive OFFICIAL PLAN Part 2 No~-ember 2005 Page ~-2 Cite of Iitchener• J. 4 archaeological or natural significance. Such a database shall include facilities and sites identified in Federal, Provincial, Regional and Muncipal heritage inventories. municipal heritage connnittees the City develop, administer and maintai Municipal Heritage Conservation N Plan to be adopted b~~ Council. strategies, policies, criteria and guidelinF related to muiucipal heritage conseivatio efforts. The Master Plan shall include descriptive and mapped inventory c heritage resoluces recognized by the Cite ~ Kitchener and swill establish piiorit~- leve for the protection of each heritage resource. Together with the Ontario Heritage Act, Plarrrrirrg Act., the Envirovrmevrtal Assessr Act, the Cemeteries Act, the Hz~nicipal and the policies of this Plan, the Munic Heritage Conservation Master Plan serve to implement the heritage poli contained in this Plan. stn~ctures thereon) which are of historic architectural value mav be designated un the Ontario Heritage Act. In judging significance of a heritage property- illustrating or interpreting the history Kitchener, regard shall be had to. but not limited to. the following criteria generally as follows: It is a good, representative or rar~ nple of the work of ~u1 outst~uiding local °onal or international architect- builde 'goer- .landscape architect- inteiia igner or sculptor: It is associated «-ith a person or of recognized as having Made ificant contribution to the Cits's soci~ ~~uraL political, economic. technologic phi sical development- or as Navin uenced the course of local, regiona incial, national or international histoi iii) It is a good and representative etample of a method of construction noes- rarely used or of a particular architectural style or period of building- or air elainple of outstanding interior design: It dates from an important period ir' development of the communits ; It is generalh recognized as a~ ortant City landmadc: or It makes an important contribution e urban/viral composition or streetseape gi~~en its unique aesthetic or picturesque qualities.: hi addition, regard shall also be had to the archaeological potential of the property as advised bs- the Regional Municipality- of Waterloo or the Provuice of Ontario. ~. Areas of architectural or historical significance mav be designated as Heritage Conservation Districts under the Ontario_ Heritage Act. The Heritage ConseivatioLti .District shall be considered to be ';statement_ made bs the nnu>icipalit~ - th special effort swill be made s~ithin the chose `urea to conserve and enhance the chai~act Hof that area. (The Heritage Conseivatio ;District designation shall not be considere to be a freeze o~n development in th ";designated area.) OFFICIAL PLAN Nos-ember 2005 Paid 2 Page 5-3 Cite of Ifitchener• 6. lu the identification and evaluation of a potential Heritage Conservation District, regard shall be had to, but not be limited to, the following criteria: ii) A significant number of the buildings should be of a style of architecture or a method of construction significant historically or architecturally to the community, region or province; environmental, iv) The district should be an area of special association that is distinctive within the community and, as a result, contributes to the character of the entire community . 7. The features within a designated distr which give the area its distinctive charac and, as such, contribute to the area's merit a Heritage Conservation District shall conserved. These featitires may include t placement and relationship of buildings; t scale and character of the building groin the architectural details of the bluldm~ natural areas; vistas and streetscapes; a the unique historical, social or cultu association of the area. The features whi collectively warrant the creation of 1 Heritage Conservation District shall identified and included ui a Herita 8. B~--laws of intent enacted under the Ontario "Heritage Act defusing one or more areas to be examined for fiihu'e designation as a 'Heritage Consel~-ation District may be 'passed by Council. after consultation with. LACAC r other municipal heritage committ . Within contemplated designation as a Heritage Conselvati District (Sh~dv_ Area)_ a survey may conducted to locate and categorize buildings, strictures and sites of historic architectural interest. hi addition, a stu may be prepared to eiamine those aspects the Shidv Area that contribute to its speci~ character. Such stucl~ may also eiamule t social, cultural, economic and physi character of the area. The stuck _ on completed, will form the basis of t Heritage Conselvation District Plan, whi' will be submitted to the Ministry of Cultu Tourism and Recreation for review endorsement. The Plan shall conti<1in poli , recommendations for the conservation propelrties witlun the districts. _h policies shall contain design guidelines control development and alterations so it is in keeping `~ ith the scale, form and acer of properties iu the districts. Once orsement has been received. the Cit`~ proceed to designate the area by By ~ - A By-la`v designating a Heritage Conservation District may be passed under the Untcn~io Heritage Act. The designating By-law shall identifi- the extent of the area; contain procedures for alterations and demolition to existing stnrctures_ as well as the erection of new buildings, based on the criteria established in the Heritage. Conservation District Plan_ and outline the appeal process to the Ontario Murvcipal Board or other provincial appeal body. OFFICIAL PLAN Part 2 November 2005 Page ~-~ Cite of Ifitchener~ 11. Properties of archaeological significane may- be designated by the Minister ;Culture- Tourism and Recreation. Whe there is a reasonable expectation that ~~ moderate to high archaeological potenti "elists on a given site- Council shall. o~ .direction from the Minister or Region Municipality of Waterloo- require the o~vn ~of such site to undertake an archaeologic; assessment or heritage impact assessmen 'conducted by a heritage consultant license ~bv the Minister- to determine the following: Assess whether there are an aeological resources and describe tlr ual affiliation where feasible for eac spot (1 to ~ artifacts) or site (more the ifacts)_ Assess the significance of th~ aeological resource: and If development is proposed, asses impact of the proposed developmen reeomm~end methods to be used t ue such archaeological resource- or th lica~tion of mitigative measures to awoi lessen any negative impact on th -urce. or reserve it for Open Space. Council shall not permit development or sit grading prior to the Minister or Region Municipality of Waterloo having. approved such assessments. 12 measures available for the itnplementati of heritage resoluce conservation polici This may include legislation pursuant to Plaaai~rg Act, more specifically Subdivisi Agreements, Zoning and Building By-lay Site Plan Conhol- Propcrz~1 ,S'ta~rda~ds 1 law, Lot Maiateaavrce By-law, Demoliti Provisions; and legislation pursuant to the Municipal Act particularly with regard to Business Improvement Area designation, Tree By--laws and Sign By-laws. 13. ages to a heritage resource designated ~r the Ontario Heritage Act, shall be ect to an onus or presumption generally 1~4. All new development perlutted by the land use policies and designations of this Official Plan shall have regard for heritage resources and shall, wherever possible, incorporate these resources into any plan that may be prepared for such new development ~~°ithin the Municipality. Heritage resources, including existing dwellings and buildi<igs of historical or architectural value which are located on lands to be subdivided shall be conserved wherever possible. The conservation of such heritage resources may be a requirement of anv_ consent or Subdivision Agreement. ;hare on a property designated under the uio Heritage Act, listed on the icipal data base of heritage resources, ed adjacent to a designated or listed erty- or located within a Heritage 1J. o heritage easement agreements pursuant the Ontario Heritage Act, or i<rtroducitig w by-laws or amending existing by-laws encourage the protection and maintenance heritage resources. Specifically, the City OFFICIAL PLAN Part 2 Nos-ember 2005 Page ~-~ Cite of Ifitchener~ provision of a Heritage hnpact Assessn_ which must be submitted to City Council review and approval The assessment s] provide a site biography where appropii outline the contest of the proposal, iden 19:~ 16 wnetner the proposal mould proceeq so recommend mitigative measures to or lessen and- negative impact o heritage resource. Where a Heritage I Assessment has been required, the hf receive demolish or erect a structure would detr from, or indirectly unpair the characi quality, amenities, or stability- of ay heiit~ resource, the proposal would be subject the recommendations of the Heiitaae Ima property- designated under the Onta Heritage Act or listed on the municipal d base of heritage resources, the recording the property prior to demolition, to standard acceptable to the LACAC or of such municipal heritage committee, shall 17. Consideration shall be given to the effects of public works and development on heritage resources including buildings, sites, and areas of historical, cultural, architectural, archaeological or natural significance, prior to the approval of public works and proposals for development. 18. In securing extensions to arterial road other necessary road improvement general, including realigmnent aid widening, consideration in favour o 20. conservation of the heritage resource shall be given to the unpact of such extensions or improvement on heritage resources, especially- on the character of sh-eetscapes and major crossroads or urtersections. ,ivation and adaptive reuse of heritage rces, Council ma}~ consider incentives as pernutting increases to density limits ~s zoning), extensions of land use and ng relaxations when heritage application of such incentives shall not restricted to properties having historic, teal or arclutectural value but may be sferred to other properties ill pro~nity the heritage site. A Heritage hnpact essment may be required to identify any ,ntial unpact the application of such ;ntives may have on a heritage resource. ~lementation of the recommmendations of Heritage Impact Assessment may be a 21. hi order to make the public more aware of municipal heritage conservation objectives- he public shall be ins%olved in all aspects of the municipal heritage conservation program and especially ui the study and designation of Heritage Consewation Districts. 22. hi order to enhance public appreciatio s and s in road f the OFFICIAL PLAN No~-ember 2005 stewardship and the visibility of heritage resources, Council shall promote the heritage of the City through the development of heritage sites, trails, interpretive plaques, Paid 2 Pale ~-6 Cite of Ifitchener~ public archives, a«-ards, educational programs and b~ any other means deemed appropriate. OFFICIAL PLAN Part 2 No~-ember 2005 Page ~-7 Cultural Heritage Resources (Previous -Part 2, Section 5.3) Preamble Cultural heritage resources are built or natural features in our community which may have design or physical value, associative or historic value and/or contextual value. Cultural heritage resources may include properties, structures, buildings, rivers, roads, communication corridors and sites or areas including streetscapes, landscapes, cemeteries and burial places. The policies of this section will provide the framework to ensure the conservation of those cultural heritage resources which reflect and contribute to the history, identity and character of the City of Kitchener. (Existing Preamble -modified) Objectives 2. To ensure that all development and site alteration is sensitive to and respects cultural heritage resources and that cultural heritage resources are conserved. (New) a) properties listed as non-designated properties of cultural heritage value and interest on the Municipal Heritage Register; b) properties designated under Part IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act; and, c) Cultural Heritage Landscapes. The list may also include cultural heritage resources identified in Federal, Provincial and Regional inventories and properties listed on the Heritage 2011-01-20 Page 1 Kitchener Inventory of Historic Buildings until such time as these properties are re-evaluated and considered for listing on the Municipal Heritage Register. (Existing Policy Part 2 - 5.3.2 -Modified) 3. The City acknowledges that not all of the City's cultural heritage resources may be identified as a cultural heritage resource as in Policy 2 above. Accordingly, a property does not have to be listed or designated to be considered as having cultural heritage value or interest. (New) 4. Through the processing of Planning Act applications, resources of potential cultural heritage value or interest will be identified, evaluated and considered for listing as anon-designated property of cultural heritage value or interest on the Municipal Heritage Register and/or designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. (New) 5. The City, in consultation with the Munic develop, maintain and implement a Mu Plan to be adopted by City Council. The N Plan will establish goals, objectives, related to the conservation of the Ci Plan will include a descriptive and resources recognized by the City >al Heritage Comm cipal Heritage Con nicipal Heritage Cor dies, policies, criteri and wi protection of each cultural heritage resource. Togetr 6. Properties that are of a cu designation under the O regulation in the On tural heritage value o cisting Policy Part 2 - Cultural Heritage Landscapes 7. The City, in cooperatic (MHC), will identify, irn heritage landscapes it of all sh priority levels for the r with the Ontario Heritage t Act, the Cemeteries Act, the Municipal Heritage ~suring the conservation of Itural heritage value or interest will be considered for ntario Heritage Act. The cultural heritage value or cultural heritage resource will be evaluated based on o Heritage Act which provides criteria for determining Modified) 9. The City will protect cemeteries of cultural heritage significance (including human beings' remains, animals' remains, vegetation and landscapes of historic, aesthetic and contextual values) in accordance with the Cemeteries Act and the provisions of Parts IV, V and VI of the Ontario Heritage Act. (New -Waterloo) 10. The City recognizes the Grand River as a Canadian Heritage River and will co- operate with the Region and the Grand River Conservation Authority in efforts to 2011-01-20 Page 2 conserve, manage and enhance, where practical, the river's natural, cultural, recreational, scenic and ecological features. (New -Waterloo) Heritage Conservation Districts 11. Areas that are of cultural heritage value or interest may be designated as a Heritage Conservation District under the Ontario Heritage Act. In the identification and evaluation of a potential Heritage Conservation District, regard will be had to, but not limited to, the following criteria: a) the area contains a concentration of cultural heritage resources such as buildings, structures or landscapes, which reflect an aspect of the history of the community by nature of their location and the historical significance of the setting in which they are located; d) the area has a special association that is distinctive within the community and, as a result, contributes to the character of the entire community. (Existing Policies Part 2 - 5.3.5, 5.3.6 -Modified) 13. The features which collectively warrant the creation of a Heritage Conservation District will be identified and included in a Heritage Conservation District Study and Plan. These features may include the following: a) the placement and relationship of cultural heritage resources; b) the scale and character of the cultural heritage resources; c) the architectural details of the buildings and/or structures; d) cultural heritage landscapes such as natural areas, vistas and streetscapes; and, e) the unique historical, social or cultural association of the area. 2011-01-20 Page 3 It is the intent that the features which give the area its distinctive character and contribute to the area's merit as a Heritage Conservation District will be conserved through the adoption by By-law of a Heritage Conservation District Plan. (Existing Policy Part 2 - 5.3.7 -Modified) (Deleted Policies Part 2 - 5.3.8 and 5.3.10 as requirements are included in the Ontario Heritage Act) (Deleted Policy Part 2 - 5.3.11, replaced by new policies 14 and 15 below) may require an appucation, in a lementation Guid and Guidelines, t ces and/or areas owner/applicant to 'd archaeologist to ccordance with the elines following the o the satisfaction of an. 17. The City will make decisions on and with respect to cultural heritage resources that are consistent with the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, which require the conservation of significant cultural heritage resources. In addition, such decisions will be consistent with the Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. (Existing Policy Part 2 - 5.3.13 -Modified) 2011-01-20 Page 4 18. All development, redevelopment and site alteration permitted by the land use designations and other policies of this Official Plan will conserve our significant cultural heritage resources. The conservation of significant cultural heritage resources will be a requirement and/or condition in the processing and approval of applications submitted under the Planning Act. (Existing Policy Part 2 - 5.3.14 -Modified) 19. The City may require financial securities from the proponent of an application submitted under the Planning Act, including applications for consent, site plan, draft plan of vacant land condominium and draft plan of subdivision, to ensure the conservation of the City's cultural heritage resources both during and after the development process. (New) Heritage Impact Assessments and Conservation Plans 20. The City may require the submission of a Heritage Impact Assessment and/or a Conservation Plan for development, redevelopment and site alteration proposed: 21. A Heritage qualified pE City of Kitc Conservatic ative a n submitt Policy Pa 23. by the City, as deem. (New - ROP 3.G.20) with ~nservation Plan must be prepared by a minimum requirements as outlined in the for Heritage Impact Assessments and and recommendations of the approved ~servation Plan will be incorporated as Heritage Permit Application 24. Where a Heritage Permit Application is required for a property designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, the proponent will be required to submit supporting information in accordance with the City's Heritage Permit Application submission requirements and guidelines such as: a) a detailed site plan drawn to scale with metric dimensions; b) details of the work that is proposed to be completed including materials, samples, colours, and elevation drawings; and 2011-01-20 Page 5 c) an explanation of the reason for the work that is proposed to be completed. Heritage Permit Applications are reviewed and considered by Council or by delegated authority, and in consultation with the Municipal Heritage Committee in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act. (New) Demolition/Damage of Cultural Heritage Resources 25. In the event that demolition, salvage, dismantling, relocation or irrevocable damage to a significant cultural heritage resource is proposed and permitted, the proponent will be required to prepare and submit a thorough archival documentation, to the satisfaction of the City, prior to the issuance of an approval and/or permit. (Existing Policy Part 2 - 5.3.16 -Modified) ~. 26. Where archival documentation is required to support the demolition, salvage, dismantling, relocation or irrevocable damage to a significant cultural heritage resource, such documentation must be prepared by a qualified person and must include the following: 28. The City may give immediate consideration to designate under the Ontario Heritage Act any cultural heritage resource if that resource is threatened with demolition, significant alterations or other potentially adverse impacts. (New) Public Infrastructure 29. The City will ensure that all private and public works projects affecting a cultural heritage resource will be consistent with the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, and where such projects are within or adjacent a Heritage Conservation District they will be consistent with the guidelines and the policies of the applicable Heritage Conservation District Plan. Private and public works projects may require the submission and approval of a Heritage Impact Assessment, Conservation Plan and/or Heritage Permit Application. (Existing Policies Part 2 - 5.3.17, 5.3.18) 2011-01-20 Page 6 Incentives 30. The City will consider establishing and supporting financial incentive programs to assist with the conservation of cultural heritage resources. (Existing Policy Part 2 - 5.3.19 -Modified) 35. The City will endeavour to designate under the Ontario Heritage Act all city- owned cultural heritage resources and prepare strategies and plans for their care, management and stewardship. (New) 36. The City will have regard to the administration of the Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Building Code and other related codes and regulations as they relate to cultural heritage resources. Application of the codes and regulations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis to 2011-01-20 Page 7 balance accessibility needs with the need to conserve the cultural heritage value of the property with the objective of providing the highest degree of access with the lowest level of impact on the heritage attributes of the property. (New) Design/Integration 37. The City will prepare guidelines as part of the Urban Design Manual to address the conservation of cultural heritage resources in our community and to recognize the importance of the context in which the cultural heritage resources are located. (New) Glossary of Terms Adjacent Lands -means those lands contiguous to hazard lands, a specific natural heritage feature, or area where it is likely that development or site alteration would have Built Heritage Resource -means one or more significant buildings, structures, Community Improvement -means the ongoing maintenance, improvement, and rehabilitation of Kitchener's residential, commercial and industrial land use districts. (Existing Term) monuments, installations or remains associated with architectural, cultural, social, political, economic, or military history and identified as being important to a community. These resources may be identified through designation or heritage conservation easement under the Ontario Heritage Act, or listed by a local, regional, provincial or federal jurisdiction. (New -Provincial Policy Statement 2005) Conserve/Conserved/Conservation -means the identification, protection, use and/or management of cultural heritage and archaeological resources in such a way that their heritage values, attributes and integrity are retained. This may be addressed through a 2011-01-20 Page 8 conservation plan or heritage impact assessment. (New -Provincial Policy Statement 2005) Cultural Heritage Landscape -means a defined geographical area of heritage significance which has been modified by human activities and is valued by a community. It involves a grouping(s) of individual heritage features such as structures, spaces, archaeological sites and natural elements, which together form a significant type of heritage form, distinctive from that of it constituent elements or parts. Examples may include, but are not limited to, heritage conservation districts designated under the Ontario Heritage Act; and villages, parks, gardens, battlefields, mainstreets and neighbourhoods, cemeteries, trailways and industrial complexes of cultural heritage value. (New -Provincial Policy Statement 2005) Cultural Heritage Resources -includes buildings, structures and properties designated under the Ontario Heritage Act or listed on the Municipal Heritage Register, properties on the Heritage Kitchener Inventory of Historic Buildings, built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes as defined in the Provincial Policy Statement. (New) lot, a change in land use, or the r.pproval under the Planning Act, but under an environmental Heritage attributes - appearance that contrik resource. (New - Proving the pri e cultur Statem e features, characteristics, context and eritage significance of a cultural heritage ?005 -Modified) Delete glossary term Heritage Conserv group of buildings, heritage value or it now Conservation rict - means a geographic area primarily made up of a ~ open spaces which collectively contribute to the cultural e area. (Existing term -Modified) Heritage Impact Assessment - means a document comprising text and graphic material including plans, drawings, photographs that contains the results of historical research, field work, survey, analysis, and description(s) of cultural heritage resources together with a description of the process and procedures in deriving potential effects and mitigation measures as required by official plan policies and any other applicable or pertinent guidelines. A heritage impact assessment may include an archaeological assessment where appropriate. (New) 2011-01-20 Page 9 Delete glossary term Heritage Designation -now Protected Heritage Property Delete glossary term Heritage Resource -now Cultural Heritage Resource Infrastructure -means physical structures (facilities and corridors) that form the foundation for development. Infrastructure includes: sewage and water systems, septage treatment systems, waste management systems, electric power generation and transmission, communication/telecommunications, transit and transportation corridors and facilities, oil and gas pipelines and associated facilities. (New -Provincial Policy Statement 2005) Municipal Heritage Register - means a register maintained by the City of Kitchener, in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, which includes protected heritage properties and properties listed as anon-designated property of cultural heritage value or interest. (New) Property Standards By-law - means a by-law of the City of Kitchener enacted by City Council to include provisions relating to conditions of maintenance and occupancy of property and buildings within the municipality. (Existing Term) Significant -means in regard to cultural heritage and archaeology, cultural heritage resources that are valued for the important contribution they make to our understanding of the history of a place, an event, or a people. (Provincial Policy Statement 2005) Site Alteration -means activities, such as grading, excavation and the placement of fill that would change the landform and natural vegetative characteristics of a site. (New - Provincial Policy Statement 2005) Urban Design Manual - means a document adopted by City Council which contains guidelines to ensure that new development is consistent with the City's vision for urban design and which demonstrates conformity with the four guiding principles contained within the City's vision of function, order, identity and appeal. (New) Urban Growth Centre -means an area identified on Schedule XX of this Plan and includes the area known as the City of Kitchener downtown. (New) 2011-01-20 Page 10 Review 2010-11-29 -First draft completed 2010-12-07 -Add policies for Cultural Heritage Landscapes, other minor revisions 2010-12-23 -Revisions as per Leon Bensason and Michelle Wade's first review 2011-01-20 -Accept Leon and Michelle's revisions 2011-01-20 Page 11