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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHK Minutes - 2017-09-05 HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 CITY OF KITCHENER The Heritage Kitchener Committee met this date, commencing at 4:01 p.m. Present: S. Hamoen - Vice-Chair Councillors J. Gazzola and B. Ioannidis, Ms. K. Huxted and Messrs. S. Miladinovic, S. Thomson, R. Parnell and S. Strohack. Staff:L. Bensason, Coordinator of Cultural Heritage Resources T. Jacobs, Park Development Project Manager A. Best-Sararas, Planning Student D. Saunderson, Committee Administrator 1. CSD-17-076 - HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HPA-2017-IV-026 - 59 MARIANNE DORN TRAIL - REAR & OF DETACHED BARN/GARAGE The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-17-076, dated August 11, 2017 recommending approval of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2017-IV-026 to permit an addition to the rear of the existing stone cottage, and construction of a detached barn/garage located at 59 Marianne Dorn Trail. Ms. A. Best-Sararas presented the Report. Ms. Anna Boehnke was in attendance in support of the subject application. With regard to the process, Mr. Hamoen advised that if approved by unanimous consent, the Heritage Permit Application would be approved through delegated authority. The following motion was then voted on and was Carried Unanimously. On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis - it was resolved: That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2017-IV-026 be approved, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-17-076, to permit the construction of an addition to the rear of the existing stone cottage, and construction of a detached barn/garage on the property municipally addressed as 59 Marianne Dorn Trail, 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. 2. CSD-17-078 - HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HPA-2017-IV-025 - 195 JOSEPH STREET (LANG SMOKESTACK) - INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-17-078, dated August 16, 2017 recommending approval of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2017-IV-025 to permit installation of lighting on the smokestack located at 195 Joseph Street. Ms. A. Best- Sararas presented the Report. It was noted any recommendation arising from this matter would be considered by Council on September 25, 2017. Mr. Kevin McCall, Gensler and Ms. Veronica Liu, Deloitte were in attendance in support of the subject application. On motion by S. Miladinovic - it was resolved: That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2017-IV-025 be approved to permit installation of lighting (excluding the crown mirror reflector) on the smokestack located on the property municipally addressed as 195 Joseph Street, in accordance with the plans and supplementary information submitted with the application and described in Community Services Department report CSD-17-078, subject to the following conditions: HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 - 25 - CITY OF KITCHENER 2. CSD-17-078 - HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HPA-2017-IV-025 - 195 JOSEPH STREET (LANG SMOKESTACK) - i. That the final method for mounting the fixtures to the existing brick be submitted to Heritage Planning staff for review and heritage clearance prior to installation of the lighting. ii. That the results of investigating the use of existing conduits or the interior of the smokestack for electrical wiring and equipment be shared with Heritage Planning staff and that the final method be submitted to Heritage Planning staff for review and heritage clearance prior to installation of the lighting. 3. CSD-17-073 - HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HPA-2017-V-024 - 393-411 QUEEN STREET SOUTH (BARRA TOWERS) - NEW CONSTRUCTION (SIX STOREY MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING) The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-17-073, dated August 11, 2017 recommending approval of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2017-V-024 to permit construction of a six storey multiple residential building located at 393-411 Queen Street South. Mr. L. Bensason presented the Report. With regard to the process, Mr. Bensason advised that if approved by unanimous consent, the Heritage Permit Application would be approved through delegated authority. Ms. Amanda Stellings and Mr. Mike Puopolo, Polocorp Inc., were in attendance in support of the subject application. In response to questions, Mr. Puopolo advised they were hoping to start construction no later than spring 2018. The following motion was then voted on and was Carried Unanimously. On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis - it was resolved: That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2017-V-024 be approved, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-17-073, to permit the construction of a six storey multiple residential building on the property municipally addressed as 393-411 Queen Street South, 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 issuance of a building permit. 4. HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT (HIA) - 51 DAVID STREET The Committee considered a memorandum dated August 10, 2017, and Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) prepared for 51 David Street, which is of cultural heritage interest, being located within the Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District. Ms. Vanessa Hicks, MHBC Planning, provided an overview of the HIA, noting the subject land is currently vacant and does not contain any built-heritage resources. She indicated the property is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as it is located within the Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District (VPHCD). She stated the property previously contained two residential dwellings that were previously approved for demolition through Heritage Permit Application HPA-2014-V-009. Ms. Hicks advised the purpose of the HIA was to evaluate the proposed development in terms of the potential impacts to cultural heritage resources located on-site and adjacent to the subject property, and to determine whether or not the proposed development conforms to the policies of the VPHCD Plan. She stated the report has been submitted in support of a current Site Plan Approval application to provide direction on the redevelopment concept proposed for the site. HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 - 26 - CITY OF KITCHENER 4. HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT (HIA) - Ms. Hicks provided an overview of the proposed design concept for the subject property, advising the applicant intends to construct a six-storey, 30-unit stepped back residential building that will front onto David Street. She reviewed the proposed development in relation to the policies of the VPHCD Plan and how the concept meets the requirements within that Plan. She further advised the HIA concludes the proposed development is supported as it has been demonstrated that it does conform to the policies of the VPHCD Plan and not does result in adverse impacts to the adjacent cultural heritage resources. Mr. Larid Robertson, NEO Architecture Inc., and Mr. Stephen Litt, Vive Development Corporation, were also in attendance in support of the HIA. In response to questions regarding the proposed building materials, Mr. Robertson advised the renderings of the building do not demonstrate the full characters of the materials proposed. He noted the face of the building has corrugated edging that will add a shadowing contrast to the proposed materials. In addition, he stated the face will also have a masonry finish that will complement the adjacent buildings. Ms. K. Huxted expressed some concern with the proposed number of parking spaces in comparison to the number of residential units, as well as the proposed colour of the building materials, noting the predominant colour of the buildings in the general area are red brick, rather than the neutral brown and grey being proposed by the developer. Mr. S. Miladinovic stated in his opinion, he had no concerns with the proposed building materials. He commented the proposed development is similar in colour to the residential dwellings that previously existed on the subject property. Several other members expressed support for the proposed development, noting in their opinion, the building was compatible and would add some variety to the VPHCD. Mr. L. Bensason indicated Heritage Planning staff will consider the comments and input of the making a recommendation to the Director of Planning. He stated the decision on the HI consideration of the Site Plan Approval application. He further advised the applicant has also made a Heritage Permit Application, which is anticipated to be considered at the October 3, 2017 Heritage Kitchener Committee meeting. 5. CSD-17-077 - HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HPA-2017-IV-023 - 45 WOODSIDE AVENUE (HARRY CLASS POOL) - ALTERATIONS TO PARAPET AND REPAIRS TO MASONRY The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-17-077, dated August 15, 2017 recommending approval of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2017-IV-023 to permit alterations to the parapet wall, and repairs to the masonry of the building located at 45 Woodside Avenue. Ms. A. Best-Sararas presented the Report. It was noted any recommendation arising from this matter would be considered by Council on September 25, 2017. On motion by Mr. S. Thomson - it was resolved: That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2017-IV-023, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-17-077, be approved to permit alterations to the parapet wall above the front entrance and repairs to the masonry of the building located on the property municipally addressed as 45 Woodside Avenue, in accordance with the plans and supplementary information submitted with the application and subject to the following conditions: i. That the final building permit drawings be reviewed and heritage clearance provided by Heritage Planning staff prior to issuance of a building permit. HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 - 27 - CITY OF KITCHENER 5. CSD-17-077 - HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HPA-2017-IV-023 - 45 WOODSIDE AVENUE (HARRY CLASS POOL) - ALTERATIONS TO PARAPET AND ii. That an approximate one foot square test panel in Type N mortar be prepared for review and approval by Heritage Planning staff prior to proceeding with the work. Councillor J. Gazzola left the meeting at this time. 6. The Committee considered a memorandum dated August 10, 2017, and draft Stage II of a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) prepared for 607-641 King Street West, which is of cultural It was noted Stage I of the HIA was completed in September 2016 and was presented to Heritage Kitchener at the November 1, 2016 meeting, which was in support of the submission of a Notice of Intention to Demolish (later additions to the Kaufman House). Mr. Bensason indicated Heritage Planning staff will consider the comments and input of the Committee in completing Director of Planning. Ms. Christina Karney and Mr. Drew Hauser, McCallum Sather Architects, provided an overview of the the HIA, advising the draft Stage II of the Assessment has been submitted in support of an Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change Application. Ms. Karney indicated the Stage II HIA focuses primarily on the potential impacts of proposed redevelopment. She provided a brief overview of the conservation principles, including but not limited to: destruction; alterations; shadows; isolation; views/vistas; change of use and land alterations. She noted the HIA reviewed four possible alternatives and the most preferred alternative was to incorporate the Kaufman House into a new construction and rehabilitate it for compatible new uses. She further advised following the completion of the Stage II HIA, the property owner will be required to complete a long-term conservation plan, which is intended to outline strategies to secure and maintain the heritage asset. Ms. Karney advised following the completion of the development there are intentions to pursue designation of the Kaufman House. Questions were raised regarding the redevelopment of the site and whether any measures were being taken to mitigate any potential damage to the Kaufman House through the construction phase. Mr. Hauser advised that throughout the demolition and redevelopment, there would be documentation done on the structure if some unforeseen damage was to occur. He noted there has already been an inspection of the pointing and brick work on the Kaufman House and they are all in good repair. He further advised there are larger setbacks proposed between the heritage house and the adjacent buildings which should also assist in protecting the heritage home. Several members noted the porch being a feature of the heritage home that provided value to the significance of the dwelling. Mr. Hauser advised they were unsure as of yet if there were any features of the porch still remaining. Ms. Karney advised, depending on the future use of the dwelling and the site, it may allow for the porch to be reconstructed; however, that is yet to be determined. Questions were raised regarding shadowing, setbacks and paying respects to historic site lines. Mr. Hauser advised the property owner intends to respect the heritage asset and the value add to the site. He noted the only changes to the subject property that may not be sympathetic to the existing dwelling could relate to challenges around accessibility. He stated one item for consideration is the possible installation of an elevator. He further advised the current property owner has demonstrated their wish to be a steward in heritage conservation and the future use is intended to be a responsible solution for the reuse of the subject dwelling. In response to questions regarding designation, Mr. L. Bensason advised that the property owner has expressed a commitment to designation following the redevelopment of the site. He stated currently there are other control mechanisms in place that would assist in protecting the dwelling, including the current HIA. The next steps in the process being a Conservation Plan, HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 - 28 - CITY OF KITCHENER 6. intended to outline short, medium and long-term strategies to secure and maintain the heritage asset. Once that has been completed, designation would be appropriate at that time. He further advised if designation was pursued prior to the redevelopment, the property owner would be required to apply for a number of Heritage Permit Applications to facilitate the redevelopment. Mr. Hauser advised it is anticipated that the Committee will have further opportunities to provide feedback on the redevelopment of the site in later stages of the redevelopment. 7. CSD-17-074 - NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DEMOLISH - 1664 HURON ROAD - The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-17-074, dated August 15, 2017 regarding the Notice of Intention to Demolish the south addition and to remove and relocate the original farmhouse located on the property at 1664 Huron Road. Mr. T. Jacobs was in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee. Mr. L. Bensason presented the Report, advising the subject property is Municipal Heritage Register as a non-designated property of cultural heritage value or interest. He stated the City has submitted a formal request to demolish the existing south addition on the existing stone farmhouse, with the intention that the remaining original farmhouse be relocated either intact or dismantled. He indicated as per the Ontario Heritage Act, Council has 60 days to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the property as a means of preventing the demolition and removal. He stated a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) was presented to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on March 7, 2017. Committee members were in strong support of conserving the original stone building. He indicated following a review of the findings and conclusions of the HIA, City staff are in agreement with the heritage consultant that the existing stone building does not retain contextual value, and that there would be no loss of heritage value if the south addition is removed and the original building is relocated. Mr. Bensason advised that although retention in situ could be considered more favourable from a pure elsewhere on the property effectively balances and achieves multiple considerations of public interest. He stated staff are recommending to allow the notice period to run its course so the addition could be demolished and the farmhouse relocated on the subject property and, to pursue designation of the farmhouse in its new location following its rehabilitation and adaptive re-use. In response to questions, Mr. Bensason advised the farmhouse has been reviewed by the qualified engineer and it was determined that it was a good candidate to be moved intact. He stated prior to relocation the structure will be well-documented to ensure there are options in place if relocation is unsuccessful. Councillor B. Ioannidis questioned whether Council would have an opportunity to further debate the costs associated with relocation if the staff recommendation is approved as outlined in Report CSD-17-074. He stated he has concerns with the cost of the relocation, noting in previous reports the figures being presented were approximately $500,000. Mr. Jacobs advised more accurate figures related to the relocation can be provided to Council when considering a report regarding the South Kitchener District Park (SKDP) at Standing Committee on September 11, 2017. Mr. Bensason advised Council considered a Master Plan in 2013 pertaining to the development of the SKDP. He indicated the original intention outlined in the Master Plan was to retain the farmhouse in its existing location. He stated since that time through the HIA completed as part of the Site Plan Approval process, it has been determined that to develop the site to its fullest potential the house would need to be relocated. He indicated the costs associated with relocating the house and reusing the existing structure have been reviewed in HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 - 29 - CITY OF KITCHENER 7. CSD-17-074 - NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DEMOLISH - 1664 HURON ROAD - comparison to removing the structure and constructing a new building similar in size. Trevor Jacobs, Park Development Project Manager, indicated further details regarding costs would be provided to Council at a later date. Mr. R. Parnell stated in his opinion, the Committee needed to review the heritage significance of the farmhouse and whether it was worthy of conservation. He noted the debate regarding Terms of Reference. Mr. Bensason indicated the Committee considered an HIA in March 2017, where members were afforded the opportunity to provide feedback on the recommendations regarding the conservation of the farmhouse. He stated the HIA which was reviewed and accepted noted the house should be conserved. He stated the proposed design of the SKDP would not allow for the building to be maintained in situ. He indicated from staffs perspective in reviewing a number of public interests, relocation of the house is the most balanced approach. Questions were raised regarding the process and whether it would be more appropriate to designate the structure at this time. Mr. Bensason advised if the house is designated, it could frustrate its relocation. He indicated the heritage significance with the farmhouse has been acknowledged and by approving the recommendation it would allow the City to remove the south addition which is in poor condition and proceed to relocate the original farmhouse in accordance with the approved conservation option. He noted there are further conditions outlined in the Site Plan Approval process that would protect the structure prior to designation. A motion was brought forward by Mr. S. Miladinovic that in accordance with Section 27 (3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, the written Notice of Intention to Demolish dated August 15, 2017 to demolish the south addition of the original farmhouse located on the property municipally addressed as 1664 Huron Road, be received for information and that the notice period run its course. Councillor Ioannidis indicated he has no objections to the preservation of the farmhouse. He indicated he has concerns this date regarding the costs associated with moving the structure. He further advised he would be willing to approve the recommendation as outlined in Report CSD-17-074 pending Council has a further opportunity to debate the costs associated with the relocation. Mr. Miladinovic agreed to withdraw his motion. Councillor B. Ioannidis brought forward a motion to approve the recommendation as outlined in Report CSD-17-074. On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis - it was resolved: That, in accordance with Section 27(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, the written Notice of Intention to Demolish dated August 15, 2017 to demolish the south addition and to remove and relocate the original farmhouse located on the property municipally addressed as 1664 Huron Road, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-17-074, be received for information and that the notice period run its course. 8. HERITAGE BEST PRACTICES OPEN FORUM & UPDATE Mr. L. Bensason advised there were no Heritage Best Practices updates this date. HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 - 30 - CITY OF KITCHENER 9. ADJOURNMENT On motion, this meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m. D. Saunderson Committee Administrator