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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHeritage Kitchener - 2003-06-10HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES JUNE 10~ 2003 CITY OF KITCHENER Heritage Kitchener met this date, chaired by Councillor M. Galloway, commencing at 4:15 p.m., with the following members present: Ms. J. Armstrong, Ms. D. Kuehl and Messrs., Z. Janecki, E. Lucy and M. Stranz. As a quorum of the Committee was not in attendance, Councillor Galloway suggested the meeting proceed, and stated Council will be advised that any recommendations forwarded to them from this meeting were voted on without benefit of a quorum. HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATIONS 2003-V-18, 9 OAK STREET - VICTORIA PARK AREA HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT DEMOLISH EXISTING GARAGE AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DETACHED GARAGE The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS- 03-104, dated May 28, 2003, with respect to Heritage Permit Application 2003-V-18, for the property municipally known as 9 Oak Street, located in the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District. A copy of the Heritage Permit Application and accompanying drawings were attached to the staff report. Mr. Stojcic, property owner, was in attendance. Mr. Bensanson displayed images of the subject property, noting that the property owner has revised his request since he last applied: the proposed garage is 2 feet wider than the existing, 10 feet longer, but no closer to the street, and will be 20 centimetres higher. The applicant proposes to face the front and east elevations with brick, and the other two elevations will be painted to match the brick. He advised that staff recommend approval of this application. On motion by Mr. Z. Janecki it was resolved: "That Heritage Permit Application 2003-V-18 (9 Oak Street - Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District) be approved, pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to permit the demolition of an existing garage and construction of a new detached garage, as shown on the plans submitted with the application." HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATIONS 2003-1V-16 - 72 VICTORIA STREET SOUTH INSTALLATION OF ROOTOP COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS- 03-103, dated May 28, 2003, with respect to Heritage Permit Application 2003-1V-16, for the property municipally known as 72 Victoria Street South. Mr. Bensanson advised that although the owners have objected to Council's Notice of Intention to designate this property, it is protected under the Ontario Heritage Act as though it were designated; consequently, this Heritage Permit Application has been submitted. Ms. T. Kerbel and Mr. J. Kennedy, Telus Mobility, were in attendance in support of the application. They provided in drawing form, 2 alternatives for the location of communication equipment on the roof. One alternative shows the equipment within an enclosure, and the other alternative is without an enclosure. Mr. Bensason advised that staff recommended approval of alternative number one, which shows the equipment on the roof without an enclosure. The Committee commented on the location of the conduit on the outside of the building and requested it be located on the side of the stairwell away from Joseph Street. HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES JUNE 10~ 2003 - 14- CITY OF KITCHENER HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATIONS 2003-1V-16 - 72 VICTORIA STREET SOUTH INSTALLATION OF ROOTOP COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT (CONT'D) On motion by Ms. D. Kuehl it was resolved: "That Heritage Permit Application 2003-1V-16 (72 Victoria Street South) be approved, pursuant to Sections 30 and 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to permit the installation of roof top communication equipment, shown as Alternative 1 on the plans submitted June 10, 2003; subject to the following conditions: (a) That staff evaluate this proposal in light of the City's new communications tower policy; and, (b) That the conduit and vertical flashing be located on the southerly side of the rear stairwell, away from Joseph Street." 709 KING STREET EAST - LISTED ON HERITAGE INVENTORY - COMMENTS TO STAFF RE: PROPOSED DEMOLITION The Committee was in receipt of a memorandum from Mr. L. Bensason, dated May 29, 2003, advising the Building Division has received an application for a Demolition Permit for the property municipally known as 709 King Street East, which is listed on the Heritage Inventory. Mr. T. Gallamor was in attendance to represent the property owner. On motion by Ms. D. Kuehl it was resolved: That Heritage Kitchener recommends to City Staff that with respect to the Demolition Application for 709 King Street East, the following take place prior to issuing the Demolition Permit: · Mr. T. Reitzel, Region of Waterloo, be requested to evaluate the building; · the building be relocated; · all efforts be made to salvage the building; · if the building must be demolished, it be recorded and documented prior to demolition DOORS OPEN WATERLOO REGION - REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS Mr. Karl Kessler was in attendance on behalf of Doors Open Waterloo Region to request that members of Heritage Kitchener volunteer for this event which will take place on September 20, 2003, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mr. Z. Janecki volunteered to assist with this event. The Committee Administrator was requested to notify other Heritage Kitchener Members of this request for volunteers. 437 PIONEER TOWER ROAD - PROPOSED DESIGNATION & HERITAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR HISTORIC PIONEER TOWER WEST COMMUNITY Mr. Z. Zanecki declared a pecuniary interest in this matter as he is employed by PEI Consultants who represent the owner of 437 Pioneer Tower Road, and other properties in the Pioneer Tower West Community, and did not participate in any discussion of voting with respect to this matter. HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES -15 - JUNE 10~ 2003 CITY OF KITCHENER 5. 437 PIONEER TOWER ROAD - PROPOSED DESIGNATION & HERITAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR HISTORIC PIONEER TOWER WEST COMMUNITY (CONT'D) The Committee was in receipt of a memorandum from Mr. L. Bensanson, dated May 29, 2003, providing background information and outlining how staff expects to meet the City's Heritage Conservation objectives in Pioneer Tower West. In addition, copies of the draft Historic Pioneer Tower West Community Heritage Design Guidelines were distributed at this meeting. Mr. Janecki, on behalf of 346874 Ontario Ltd., one of the property owners in the Pioneer Tower West area, advised the Committee that the owners are generally in support of the guidelines, subject to a couple of changes, and an allowance for porches and balconies in order to maximize the view of the river. Mr. P. Puopolo, on behalf of one of the area property owners, was in attendance and advised that the guidelines have been circulated to four construction companies who will build in this area, and they are generally in support of the guidelines. When questioned as to how these guidelines will be enforced, Mr. Bensanson advised they will become part of the conditions of the subdivision agreement, and registered on title. Mr. Bensason advised that a staff report recommending these guidelines will soon be submitted to the Development and Technical Services Committee for their consideration. With respect to the proposed designation of 437 Pioneer Tower Road, the Committee was in receipt of a Heritage Property Report and draft Reasons for Designation were distributed at the meeting. Messrs. Puopolo and Janecki, representing the property owner, were in attendance in support of the designation. They advised that an addition on the left side of the house will be removed, also a small building at the rear of the property, built 10 years ago, and a trailer on the property, will not be designated. Mr. Bensason showed images of the subject property and reviewed the Reasons for Designation. On motion by Ms. J. Armstrong it was resolved: "That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to publish a Notice of Intention to designate the property municipally known as 437 Pioneer Tower Road as being of historic and architectural significance: Historically, the property is part of the earliest (Spring 1800) inland non-native settlement of what would become Waterloo County; The built resources and land, and its historic association with the founding families of Waterloo County are also of cultural heritage significance; Architecturally, the Betzner farmhouse serves as an example of a Mennonite Georgian residence, and the symmetrical proportions and base architectural features that identify the farmhouse as a Mennonite Georgian structure are of significance. Specific features of the proposed designation include all building elevations; the fieldstone foundation; roof and roofline; return eaves; window and door openings, and 6 pane attic windows in gable ends; Specific features of the proposed designation of the driveshed include: all building elevations; the fieldstone foundation; roof and roofline; window and door openings; door hardware on north and west elevations; and the 6/6 windows." 120 WATER STREET SOUTH Mr. Bensason advised that the anticipated Heritage Permit Application for 120 Water Street South has not been received. HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES JUNE 7. 10~2003 -16- CITY OF KITCHENER NEW BUSINESS Mr. Bensason advised that Council approved the Demolition Control Application for 35 & 39 Weber Street East. Mr. M. Stranz advised there will be a Downtown Advisory Committee tour of the Mayfair Hotel on Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 3:30 p.m. Mr. Bensason advised of his understanding that 1021 Doon Village Road has been sold to people who want to live there, and work with the house. 381 Pioneer Tower Road Mr. Bensason advised that at the August meeting, this Committee will be asked to recommend to Council that the original Notice of Intention to Designate, published for 381 Pioneer Tower Road, be withdrawn, and that a new Notice of Intention be published. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Dianne H. Gilchrist Committee Administrator