HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-06 HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES
OCTOBER 6. 2015 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Heritage Kitchener Committee met this date, commencing at 4:03 p.m.
Present: Councillors J. Gazzola and Z. Janecki, Ms. M. Bell, Ms. S. Halapija and Messrs. S.
Burrows, P. Ciuciura, S. Miladinovic, B. Page, S. Thomson, M. Timmerman and G. Zeilstra.
Staff: L. Bensason, Coordinator of Cultural Heritage Resources
S. Parks, Heritage Planner
D. Livingstone, Committee Administrator
1. CSD-15-078 - HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HPA-2015-V-020
- 48 WEBER STREET WEST
- INSTALL NEW WINDOWS
The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-15-078, dated
September 15, 2015 recommending approval of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2015-V-020
to permit the installation of new windows at 48 Weber Street West.
Mr. Steven Litt, Applicant, was in attendance to address questions from the Committee
regarding the windows.
On motion by Mr. S. Miladinovic-
it was resolved:
"That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2015-V-020 be approved to permit the installation of new windows at the property
municipally addressed as 48 Weber Street West, in accordance with the supporting
information submitted, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-15-
078.»
2. CSD-15-081 - HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HPA-2015-V-019
- 1094 DOON VILLAGE ROAD
- DEMOLISH HOUSE, ATTACHED GARAGE AND SHED, AND CONSTRUCT
NEW HOUSE WITH ATTACHED GARAGE
The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-15-081, dated
September 21, 2015 recommending approval of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2015-V-019
to permit demolition of the existing single detached dwelling, attached garage and shed, and
construction of a new single detached dwelling with an attached garage at 1094 Doon Village
Road. In addition, the Committee was in receipt this date of comments received from Mr. and
Mrs. Ed Schnurr, dated October 6, 2015, Ms. Jean Haalboom, dated October 6, 2015, and, Mr.
Steve Hamoen, dated October 2, 2015.
Ms. S. Parks presented the Report advising that the subject property is not identified as a
historic building in the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District Plan (UDHCD). She stated
that as a result of an application being submitted for the subject property in January 2015, an
information package was prepared to provide future applicants guidance on the requirements
of the UDHCD Plan. She advised the current applicants were provided with the information to
guide their application. She reviewed the policies within the UDHCD Plan related to demolition
of non-historic buildings and stated that staff are of the opinion that demolition of the existing
single detached dwelling, attached garage and shed will not impair or negatively impact the
significance of the UDHCD Plan or the historic streetscape. She reviewed the criteria that must
be considered when new buildings are proposed under the guidelines and detailed the merits
of the application as outlined in the Report.
In response to questions from the Committee, Ms. Parks advised the Heritage Conservation
Guidelines, as outlined within the Conservation Plan, does not speak to square footage. She
stated one way that a new build can conform to the guidelines is for the front fapade of the
home to be narrower with the depth of the home providing the increased size that may be
desirable to the applicant. She stated that the proposed home is 3 feet higher than the height
of the tallest historic home in Doon.
Dr. Miyen Kwek, Applicant, addressed the Committee in support of the Heritage Permit
Application, advising he is seeking approval for the fapade from the Committee.
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2. CSD-15-081 - HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HPA-2015-V-019
- 1094 DOON VILLAGE ROAD
- DEMOLISH HOUSE, ATTACHED GARAGE AND SHED, AND CONSTRUCT
NEW HOUSE WITH ATTACHED GARAGE (CONT'D)
In response to questions, Dr. Kwek stated the house has not yet been designed and
acknowledged the precise square footage has not been determined and that he would like
flexibility in terms of size. He stated it is important to him that the home be compatible with the
community, and agreed to build the home within the approved guidelines for the UDHCD. He
indicated he has revised the drawings four times based on input received from members of
Council and input from the community regarding materials, size, and elevations.
Mr. Bruno Piccinin addressed the Committee in opposition to the Heritage Permit Application.
Mr. Piccinin stated he contacted 16 Doon Village Residents and 11 were opposed, 1 in
support, and 3 unsure about the proposed demolition and construction. He indicated that of the
11 that were opposed to the proposal, most were concerned with the large square footage of
the home, the material should be brick, and that the height should be a maximum of 28 feet.
Overall, he stated the proposed home would not fit in with the character of the neighbourhood
and requested that the Committee refuse the application.
Ms. Karen Tilt addressed the Committee in opposition to the Application, stating that the
proposed home does not fit within the UDHCD Plan. She expressed concern with the size of
the home, as proposed within the Heritage Permit Application, stating that it would be twice the
size of homes in the vicinity. She indicated the materials are not typical of the districts and
should match the materials seen in homes located immediately across the street or adjacent,
which are brick. She requested the Committee refuse the application as she does not feel the
proposal is in keeping with the UDHCD Plan.
On motion by Mr. P. Ciuciura, the staff recommendation to approve Heritage Permit
Application HPA 2015-V-019 to permit demolition of the existing single detached dwelling,
attached garage and shed, and construction of a new single detached dwelling with an
attached garage at 1094 Doon Village Road was brought forward for consideration.
The motion was then voted on and FAILED; accordingly, a recommendation to refuse HPA
2015-V-019 would be put forward for Council's consideration.
The applicant was advised that the Heritage Permit Application would be considered at the
October 26, 2015 Council Meeting should he wish to appear as a delegation.
3. HERITAGE BEST PRACTICES -UPDATE AND DISCUSSION
The Committee considered a presentation by Mr. L. Bensason regarding the heritage best
practices in the City of Kitchener. He indicated at the June 1, 2015 Heritage Kitchener meeting,
eight best practice measures were identified as meeting further discussion. He then presented
the best practice tools and approaches to conserving cultural heritage resources at the federal,
provincial level and by the current practices in place by the City of Kitchener. In addition, the
Committee was in receipt of a copy of reference materials including City of Kingston
Procedural By-law for Heritage, and City of Hamilton Built Heritage Emergency Management
Protocol. Mr. Bensason presented the Heritage Best Practices Summary developed by staff,
which details the Best Practice Measure and potential actions as well as timing and priority for
each action. Committee members were requested to submit priority ratings of potential actions
to Mr. Bensason via email.
Ms. Kae Elgie, Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, North Waterloo Region Branch
addressed the Committee in support of the best practices presented this date. She advised the
ACO encourages the investigation and implementation of practices to prevent the needless
loss of heritage buildings. She referred to the eight best practices measures presented in June,
stating all measures should be endorsed by Council. She specifically mentioned support for the
following:
• Conservation Plans for city-owned cultural heritage resources;
• Establishment of a Built Heritage Emergency Protocol;
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3. HERITAGE BEST PRACTICES -UPDATE AND DISCUSSION (CONT'D)
• Establishment of a list of pre-qualified heritage consultants and engineers to be used in
emergency situations;
• Take a more active role in designating noting that it is important to carry through the
designation process on the any properties where a motion of Intention to Designate has
been passed;
• Inspection of vacant Heritage Property as per the City's Property Standards By-law;
and,
• Greater public education and awareness of heritage conservation issues, noting that the
ACO would like to help with this initiative.
4. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
Daphne Livingstone
Committee Administrator