HomeMy WebLinkAboutHK - 2015-06-02 - Best Practices for the Future Preservation of Heritage Buildings
Date:
May 19, 2015
To:
Heritage KitchenerCommittee
From:
Leon Bensason, Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning
cc:
Subject:
Best Practice Discussion
The June meeting of Heritage Kitchener will be used to continue discussion on heritage
conservation best practices. The following is a draft outline to assist in generating discussion.
The flash drive provided to new Committee members at the start of the term includes most of
the policy materials and information referenced in this draft outline.I look forward to your
comments andsuggestions at our next meeting and in the coming months as we make
progress.
Assessment of Existing Conservation Tools and Approaches
Provincial, Regional andMunicipal policy framework within which cultural
heritage resources are currently managed.
Ontario Heritage Act
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Provincial Policy Statement
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Region of Waterloo Official Plan Policies
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City of Kitchener Official Plan Policies (Existing and New OP currently under
o
appeal)
Other
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HCD Plans
Heritage Property Standards
Design Guidelines (solar panel guidelines, etc.)
Conservation Principles and Standards (Standards and Guidelines for the
Conservation of Historic Places in Canada;Ministrys Eight Guiding
Principles; Ministrys Heritage Tool Kit Series)
Existing City processes used tomanagecultural heritage resources
Identification of cultural heritage resources
o
Listing of built heritage resources on the MHR through the 4-step listing
process
CHL Study (Identification of significant CHLs) and continuing phases
Protection of cultural heritage resources
o
Listing and designation of property under the OHA
Heritage conservation easements & agreements
Heritage related conditions of planning approvals
Heritage Property Standards By-law
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Management of change
o
Heritage review of development, planning and building applications
Heritage Impact Assessments & Conservation Plans
Heritage Permit Applications
Advice to heritage property owners on good conservation practice
Designated Heritage Property Grants
Roles and responsibilities
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Heritage Planning Staff
Heritage Kitchener Committee
City Council
Assessment of challenges and opportunities in cultural heritage resource conservation
Identification of opportunities to improve processes
Enhancing city processes (identification, protection, management of change,
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roles and responsibilities)
Opportunities for leadership through best practice management and conservation
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of city-owned cultural heritage resources
Enhancing conservation of privately-owned cultural heritage resources
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Education and awareness building
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Promotion and heritage appreciation
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Priorities and Strategies
Identification and prioritization of actions to address challenges and opportunities in
cultural heritage resource conservation
Implementation (roles and responsibilities)
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resources required
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time frame
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measurable outcomes
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