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HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES
MARCH 1, 2016 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Heritage Kitchener Committee met this date, commencing at 4:01 p.m.
Present: Mr. G. Zeilstra- Chair
Ms. M. Bell and Messrs. S. Miladinovic, S. Thomson, B. Page, and M. Timmerman.
Staff: L. Bensason, Coordinator of Cultural Heritage Resources
S. Parks, Heritage Planner
D. Livingstone, Committee Administrator
CSD-16-011 - HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HPA-2016-V-001
1.
- 5 MICHAEL STREET
- MASONRY REPAIR; WINDOW REPAIR/REPLACEMENT; LINE INTERIOR
WALLS; RE-CLAD ADDITIONS; CONSTRUCT ENTRANCE CANOPY
The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-16-011, dated
February 9, 2016 recommending approval of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2016-V-001 to
permit masonry repair; window repair and replacement; line interior walls; re-clad additions;
and, construct an entrance canopy at 5 Michael Street. Ms. S. Parks presented the Report
and read comments submitted via email from Councillor Z. Janecki in support of the
recommendation to approve the Heritage Permit Application.
Mr. Wayne Benjamin, Applicant, was in attendance to respond to questions from the
Committee. He indicated the intention is to have renovations start as soon as possible. It was
noted the replacement windows would require eight weeks for manufacturing and an additional
month for installation.
The Committee expressed support for the renovations to 5 Michael Street and encouraged
staff to provide pictures or arrange a tour of the property as the project progresses.
Ms. Parks advised that as the motion to approve the Heritage Permit Application received
unanimous approval, the Permit would be issued through delegated authority and would allow
work to commence upon issuance.
Carried Unanimously.
The following motion was then voted on by recorded vote and was
On motion by Mr. M. Timmerman -
it was resolved:
That, pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2016-V-001 be approved to permit removal of the top 2.4m of the chimney;
masonry replacement, repair and repointing; repair or replacement of all windows; lining
the interior curved profile of the masonry sills and walls; re-cladding of the loading dock
and cinder block additions with horizontal wood or cementitious siding; new openings
and windows in the cinder block addition; and construction of a new entrance canopy
from the parking lot on the property municipally addressed as 5 Michael Street, in
accordance with the plans and supplementary information submitted with the application
and subject to the following condition:
i) That the final building permit drawings be reviewed and heritage clearance provided
by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of a building permit.
HERITAGE BEST PRACTICES - HERITAGE DESIGNATION SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT
2.
The Committee considered the Heritage Designation Sub-Committee meeting summary
circulated this date. Mr. S. Miladinovic presented the summary and advised of the next steps
for the Heritage Designation Sub-Committee would be for Mr. S. Hamoen to complete a matrix
of potential properties for designation to assist in prioritization.
Mr. L. Bensason responded to questions advising the designation of any one individual
property have not yet been discussed by the Sub-Committee. He indicated that once criteria
has been defined, properties such as the cemetery and landscape could be evaluated.
HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES
MARCH 1, 2016 - 6 - CITY OF KITCHENER
VICE-CHAIR NOMINATIONS
3.
Mr. G. Zeilstra addressed the Committee advising that the position of Vice-Chair will be filled
during the April 5, 2016 Heritage Kitchener meeting. He encouraged members to consider
nominations and indicated training would be provided to the successful candidate by the
Committee Administrator.
HERITAGE BEST PRACTICES Open Forum Discussion
4.
Mr. M. Zimmerman addressed the Committee advising he attended the Compass Kitchener All
Committee meeting on February 23, 2016. He indicated he presented an update to the
attendees, as prepared by Mr. G. Zeilstra, on the activities of Heritage Kitchener. He noted Mr.
Zeilstra and Mr. S. Hamoen were also in attendance.
ADJOURNMENT
5.
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
D. Livingstone
Committee Administrator