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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-01-07 HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES JANUARY 7.2014 CITY OF KITCHENER The Heritage Kitchener Committee met this date, commencing at 4:05 p.m. Present: Mr. G. Zeilstra-Chair Councillor F. Etherington, Ms. A. Hooykaas, Ms. A. Oja, and Messrs. S. Thomson and K. Kirby. Staff: L. Bensason, Coordinator of Cultural Heritage Planning M. Drake, Heritage Planner L. Korabo, Committee Administrator 1. HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT(HIA) - 1165 DOON VILLAGE ROAD - PROPOSED NEW LOT AND SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING Ms. A. Oja declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting for the duration of the presentation and discussion. Ms. M. Drake provided an overview of the property location which is the subject of the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA). She noted it is situated within the boundaries of the Upper Doon HCD but is not included within it due to the fact that 1165 Doon Village Road is an individually designated property. She advised that the owners are considering a future severance application to create a new lot for a proposed single detached dwelling. Due to the location of the property, staff requested the owner submit an HIA in advance of a future severance application. Mr. K. Hoyle attended on behalf of the property owners and reviewed key elements of the HIA, some of which are: • Current land parcel is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act while surrounding neighbourhood properties are designated under Part V; • Proposed severance will be along the eastern portion and will sever 42% of current lot; • Intention of the HIA is to ensure minimal impact on the Part IV designated portion of the property and to also be respectful of the parameters of the HCD; • HCD has a mix of homes and lots; proposal to build new residence set back from the fapade of existing home and to also include a detached garage which is also in keeping with homes in the area; • Vegetation-related characteristics of the HCD are being considered; proposed lot will maintain perimeter vegetation; a Tree Conservation Plan shows that one tree along streetscape will be removed to allow for creation of a driveway to proposed lot; • New lot will be 1/2 acre in size; • Overall assessment demonstrates minimal negative impacts to streetscape and open space with the HCD as well as impacts on the views to the designated residence on the subject property. In response to questions from the Committee, Ms. M. Drake advised that any application for a new residence will require a Heritage Permit and will come back to the Committee for discussion, once submitted. At that point, more detailed plans regarding the design details of the house and detached garage will be considered. Ms.A. Oja re-entered the meeting. 2. HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT(HIA) - 399-411 QUEEN STREET SOUTH (BARRA ON QUEEN) - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION Mr. L. Bensason advised that the consultant scheduled to attend today's meeting to present the Heritage Impact Assessment(HIA)for the proposed zone change at 399-411 Queen Street South could not be in attendance. Mr. Bensason provided an overview of the HIA noting that it has been submitted in connection with a zone change application for the subject properties. Any comments made by members today would be considered by staff when preparing a recommendation concerning the HIA to the Director of Planning. The Committee was also advised that submission of a site plan for the property is also imminent. HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES JANUARY 7. 2014 -2 - CITY OF KITCHENER 2. HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT(HIA) - 399-411 QUEEN STREET SOUTH (BARRA ON QUEEN) - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION (CONT'D) The proposal for the subject properties is to redevelop the former Barra Castle lands as a multi-residential development which, if the site plan and zone change application are approved, will require a Heritage Permit Application for any proposed new buildings. As is the process, any Heritage Permit Application submitted for this property will be brought before the Committee for consideration. Mr. J. Puopolo, Polocorp Inc., appeared on behalf of the applicant advising that he will present the information prepared by Mr. Owen Scott, consultant, and respond to questions of the Committee, where possible. Where he is unable to respond, he will pass along questions to Mr. Scott and have a response forwarded for circulation to Committee members. Mr. Puopolo reviewed the history of the site and using a Powerpoint presentation, provided photographic images of both the current site and renderings of the proposed buildings. He noted the Queen Street portion of the development is within the boundary of the Victoria Park HCD; however, the additional lands acquired for the development and fronting on Benton Street are not. With regard to heritage elements, Mr. Puopolo advised that the Queen Street site is currently vacant therefor, no natural or heritage elements exist. He advised that Polocorp Inc. has been working with City planning staff to prepare an appropriate streetscape for the project which pays tribute to the look and feel of the heritage district. In terms of proposed building finishes, it is anticipated that the Queen Street fapade will use a red brick similar to others along the street while the Benton Street portion of the development will be a lower profile building to be more in keeping with adjacent buildings. Members of the Committee asked several questions which Mr. Puopolo requested permission to forward to the consultant for response. These questions are summarized as follows: • It is the Heritage Committee's understanding that certain features and artefacts from the former Barra Castle building had been salvaged, with a view to re-use and/or incorporation of those features into the redevelopment. Can you confirm whether any building features from the former Barra Castle building have been salvaged, what those are, and how they are expected to be incorporated into the redevelopment? • Can you elaborate on how the proposed development addresses the Victoria Park HCD Plan goal to ensure new development enhances the historic and civic character of Queen Street South? How does the development complement surrounding historic structures? • Can you elaborate on the materials you intend to use in the construction of the proposed townhouses off Benton Street and for the multiple residential building? For example, how will the brick compare to that used in the construction of the Mosaic building located across the street on Queen Street? • It is understood that the proposed development will feature some form of historic interpretive signage that will speak to the previous history of the site. Can you elaborate on the type and location of the interpretive signage proposed, and what information may be included? With regard to a question regarding the proposed price point for the homes being created, it was noted that the project is comparable with another newer area development at the Arrow Lofts. Mr. Puopolo advised a public meeting for area residents will be held on January 20 and will allow an opportunity to review the proposal and respond to questions or concerns. Mr. Bensason reminded members that the HIA is looking at the impact of the development on the Victoria Park HCD, and in particular the Queen Street streetscape. He advised that the currently submitted zone change application is for a 5-storey building fronting Queen Street but that staff is aware that this request may be revised to a 6-storey building should additional properties be acquired by the developer. Heritage Planning and Urban Design staff will look at modelling to be submitted with the Site Plan Application, and note shadow impacts, and HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES JANUARY 7. 2014 -3 - CITY OF KITCHENER 2. HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT(HIA) - 399-411 QUEEN STREET SOUTH (BARRA ON QUEEN) - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION (CONT'D) impacts to views and massing. If review results in a significant redesign of the proposal that has heritage implications, then staff may require that the HIA be amended and brought back to Heritage Kitchener. Otherwise, staff will proceed to process the HIA and make a recommendation to the Director. Members were advised that staff will circulate responses to the outstanding questions when they are received from the consultant. 3. HERITAGE SHOWCASE Ms. M. Drake advised that the date of the 2014 event is February 15th at Fairview Park Mall. A volunteer sign-up sheet was circulated and will also be emailed to those members not in attendance. Members were asked to provide ideas concerning heritage resources / photographs which could be used as part of the display. Mr. K. Kirby asked that consideration be given to the use of video rather than a static display board only. 4. ADJOURNMENT On motion, this meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. Linda Korabo Committee Administrator