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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHeritage Kitchener - 2004-02-03HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 2004 CITY OF KITCHENER The Heritage Kitchener Committee met this date, commencing at 4:05 p.m. Present: Chair Councillor M. Galloway Ms. L. Harris, Ms. D. Kuehl, and Messrs J. Countryman, Z. Janecki, K. Kirby, E. Lucy and M. Stranz. Mr. R. Dyck (in attendance for part of the meeting) Staff: J. Sheryer, Assistant Solicitor L. Bensason, Heritage Planner D. Gilchrist, Committee Administrator 787-811 MORRISON ROAD (SIMS ESTATE) - UPDATE Mr. Bensason advised that Wendy Sheerer, Landscaper Architect and Heritage Consultant, has been hired to prepare the addendum to the Heritage Impact Assessment for the Sims Estate, which will address the cultural heritage landscape values of the property at 787-811 Morrison Road. It is anticipated that the addendum report and a heritage property report will be presented to this Committee at its March 2, 2004 meeting. Mr. Kirby advised that he has had discussions with Mr. Peter Sims, and is attempting to make contact with other members of the Sims family. Discussions have revealed: there were two cottages on the property at one time and one of them was destroyed by fired, there were once a drive shed on the subject property to contain landscaping equipment, as well as a stone bridge; and, the stone wall at the front of the property was constructed in 1929. Mr. Kirby also advised that Mr. Peter Sims would like to have a copy of the Heritage Impact Assessment. 2. DRAFT HERITAGE CONSERVATION EASEMENT AGREEMENT The Committee was in receipt of a memorandum from Mr. L. Bensason, dated January 21, 2004, attached to which was a draft of the proposed Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement. Ms. J. Sheryer and Mr. L. Bensason provided an explanation of the contents of the proposed agreement, and advised that the need for a template different from the standard used by the Ontario Heritage Foundation arose during negotiations with the owners of 72 Victoria Street South. Mr. Bensason noted the concerns raised by owners of commercial properties which may already have commitments with lending institutions and with tenants through lease agreements. He noted that the three primary purposes of the Agreement are: to ensure adequate insurance, to ensure adequate maintenance, and to ensure that the parties to the Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement are in agreement before the property can be demolished. Mr. Bensason advised that this template has been forwarded to the Ontario Heritage Foundation for comments. Once received, a final format for the agreement will be prepared. The final form of the agreement will be presented to this Committee for its endorsement, and Council will be asked to approve the format of the agreement. 3. BRIDGEPORT BRIDGE Ms. Kuehl asked for the Committee's consideration of designating the Bridgeport Bridge. She noted the significance for the bridge has been outlined in a study on bridges prepared by the Region of Waterloo in 1999. Mr. Bensason agreed to approach the Region of Waterloo concerning designation of the bridge. He noted that not long after the 1999 bridge study was prepared, the Region was asked to agree to the designation of both the Freeport Bridge and the Bridgeport Bridge, and the Freeport Bridge was actually designated. At the time, the Region was reluctant to designate the Bridgeport Bridge due to the amount of bridge repairs required. Mr. Bensason agreed to make initial contact with the Region in this regard and invite them to attend a Heritage Kitchener meeting to discuss the possibility of designation. HERITAGE KITCHENER FEBRUARY 3~ 2004 - 5 - CITY OF KITCHENER 4. HERITAGE SHOWCASE Ms. Kuehl provided an update on the work of the Heritage Showcase working group, noting the theme for Heritage Day 2004 is Canada's Military History. She asked members to volunteer to work at the Heritage Kitchener display at the Heritage Showcase located in Cambridge Centre on Saturday February 22, 2004. The Committee then viewed a short video copy of a film made in 1916 of soldiers from Kitchener who fought in World War I. The soldiers were stationed at barracks in the building at Queen Street and Courtland Avenue now known as the Bread and Roses Housing Cooperative. 5. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Dianne H. Gilchrist Committee Administrator