HomeMy WebLinkAboutHK Minutes - 2019-02-05HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES
FEBRUARY 5, 2019 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Heritage Kitchener Committee met this date, commencing at 4:03 p.m.
Present: A. Reid - Chair
Councillors D. Chapman, J. Gazzola, Ms. K. Huxted, Ms. S. Hossack and Messrs. P. Ciuciura
and S. Strohack.
Staff: B. Sloan, Manager, Long Range & Policy Planning
L. Bensason, Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning
V. Grohn, Heritage Planner
D. Saunderson, Committee Administrator
1. COMMITTEE ORIENTATION
Heritage Designation under the Ontario Heritage Act
Ms. V. Grohn provided members with training on the Municipal Heritage Register (MHR), as well
as the Heritage Designation process. She indicated a total of 800 properties were re-evaluated
between 2007 and 2015 and through the evaluation process, 231 properties were listed on the
MHR, 86 properties were designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and 1,035 were
located within one of Heritage Conservation Districts and are designated under
Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.
In response to questions, Mr. L. Bensason advised staff have also completed a Cultural Heritage
Landscapes (CHL) Study, which helped to identify the heritage value and significance of 55
cultural heritage landscapes.
Official Plan and will be afforded some heritage protections, noting the same protections would
not be applied as to those properties on the MHR. Mr. B. Sloan further advised the
City has prioritized 12 CHLs for further study and evaluation as part of the current land use and
planning framework review for several specific Kitchener neighbourhoods.
Heritage Conservation Districts
The Committee was in receipt of training this date on the Upper Doon, Victoria Park Area, St.
and Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation Districts (HCD).
Mr. Bensason provided training, advising that Heritage Conservation Districts are established
under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act, which serves to do the following: publicly recognize
and promote awareness of the cultural heritage value or interest of the area; provide a process
for ensuring that changes to heritage attributes are appropriately managed, and respect the
heritage value of the property or heritage district; confirm that building repairs, alterations,
additions, relocation, new construction and demolition require a Heritage Permit and conform to
conservation standards and guidelines, as well as HCD Plan policies; establish a measure of
protection from demolition; and, potentially qualify the properties for financial assistance
programs.
Mr. Bensason highlighted the key characteristics of an HCD, stating each reflects an aspect of
the history of the City, has a significant number of properties that are of cultural heritage value
or interest and contributes to the character of the City. He then reviewed key characteristics of
the Upper Doon, Victoria Park Area, and Civic Centre Neighbourhood HCD, noting
each HCD can vary in character and can have different policies and guidelines. He advised each
HCD specifies different types of work that will require approval through the Heritage Permit
Application process.
2. DSD-19-027 - NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DESIGNATE
- 50 BROOKSIDE CRESCENT
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-19-027, dated
January 14, 2019 recommending a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally
addressed as 50 Brookside Crescent as being of cultural heritage value or interest. Ms. V.
Grohn presented the Report and responded to questions from the Committee.
It was noted any recommendation arising from this matter would beforwarded to Council for
consideration on March 4, 2019.
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2. DSD-19-027 - NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DESIGNATE
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On motion by Mr. S. Strohack -
it was resolved:
That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to publish
a Notice of Intention to designate the property municipally addressed as 50 Brookside
Crescent as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development
Services Department report DSD-19-027.
3. DSD-19-028 - HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATIONS
- PROPOSED ALTERATIONS AND NEW CONSTRUCTION
- HPA-2019-V-001 - 242 QUEEN STREET SOUTH
- HPA-2019-V-002 - 254 QUEEN STREET SOUTH
- HPA-2019-V-003 - 262 QUEEN STREET SOUTH
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-19-028, dated
January 17, 2019 recommending approval of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2019-V-001 for
the property municipally addressed as 242 Queen Street South to permit construction of a 10-
storey multiple residential building, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2019-V-002 for the property
municipally addressed as 254 Queen Street South to permit removal of additions on an existing
single detached dwelling and the construction of a new 10-storey multiple residential building,
and Heritage Permit Application HPA-2019-V-003 for the property municipally addressed as 262
Queen Street South to permit removal of additions on an existing single detached dwelling and
the construction of a new 10-storey multiple residential building. Mr. L. Bensason presented the
Report and responded to questions from the Committee.
Mr. D. Currie addressed the Committee in support of the staff recommendation. In response to
questions, he advised they do not anticipate any issues related to the dwellings located at 254
and 262 Queen Street South in relation to the removal of the rear additions, noting structural
engineering reports have been completed on both dwellings.
Councillor D. Chapman questioned what the impact would be from the new development on the
David Street streetscape. Mr. Currie advised the high-rise structure at the rear of the building
fronting onto David Street is 9-stories in height. Mr. Bensason further advised there are also
approvals in place for the construction of a 6-storey development at 51 David Street.
In response to questions, Mr. Bensason advised the distance separation between the single
detached dwellings and proposed multi-residential dwelling is 2m. He stated there are no
windows proposed for the rear of the single detached dwellings, noting heritage consideration is
only given to those features that can be seen from the public realm. He stated staff have no
concerns with eliminating those windows.
Ms. A. Reid questioned whether consideration was given to incorporating the dwellings into the
multi-residential development, indicating the separation distance between the structures is
minimal. Mr. L. Robertson advised consideration was not given to incorporating the dwellings
into the structure, noting it may compromise the integrity of the dwellings. He stated the setbacks
between the buildings is intended to be a pass-through between the structures, adding
increasing the distance separation may compromise the proposed parking structure required for
the multi-residential dwelling.
It was noted any recommendation arising from this matter would be considered by Council at a
special Council meeting on February 25, 2019. Mr. Bensason advised the applicant is
attempting to obtain a building permit prior to the March 1, 2019 expiration of the Downtown
Development Charge exemption.
On motion by Mr. S. Strohack -
it was resolved:
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3. DSD-19-028 -
That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2019-V-001 to permit the construction of a 10 storey multiple residential building on
the property currently municipally addressed as 242 Queen Street South be approved, as
outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-19-028, subject to the
following conditions:
a. That construction be undertaken in accordance with the measures outlined in the
Structural Condition Assessment and Demolition Plan prepared by Strik Baldinelli
Moniz Ltd. Civil and Structural Engineers, dated December 21, 2018 attached as
-19-028; and,
b. That the final building permit drawings be reviewed and heritage clearance provided
by Heritage Planning staff prior to issuance of a building permit.
- and -
That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2019-V-002 to permit the removal of additions on an existing single detached
dwelling and the construction of a new 10 storey multiple residential building on the
property currently municipally addressed as 254 Queen Street South be approved, as
outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-19-028, subject to the
following conditions:
a. That the immediate and short term conservation measures identified in Section 6.0 of
the Phase II Heritage Impact Assessment dated December 2018, prepared by MHBC
-19-028 be undertaken, and that the
measures have been completed in accordance with the Phase II HIA, to the
satisfaction of Heritage Planning staff;
b. That photo documentation of the additions proposed for removal be completed to the
satisfaction of Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of a demolition permit;
c. That the removal of the additions be undertaken in accordance with the measures
outlined in the Structural Condition Assessment and Demolition Plan prepared by Strik
Baldinelli Moniz Ltd. Civil and Structural Engineers, dated December 21, 2018 and
attached -19-028;
d. That the non-combustible cladding proposed for the rear wall and rear portion of the roof
of the building be of a colour that is the same or similar to, the existing colour the exterior
walls and roof of the building; and,
e. That the final building permit drawings be reviewed and heritage clearance provided
by Heritage Planning staff prior to issuance of a building permit.
- and -
That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2019-V-003 to permit the removal of additions on an existing single detached
dwelling and the construction of a new 10 storey multiple residential building on the
property currently municipally addressed as 262 Queen Street South be approved, as
outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-19-028, subject to the
following conditions:
a. That the immediate and short term conservation measures identified in Section 6.0 of
the Phase II Heritage Impact Assessment dated December 2018, prepared by MHBC
-19-028 be undertaken, and that the
age Consultant inspect and submit certification that said conservation
measures have been completed in accordance with the Phase II HIA, all to the
satisfaction of Heritage Planning staff;
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3. DSD-19-028 - HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATIONS
b. That photo documentation of the additions proposed for removal be completed to the
satisfaction of Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of a demolition permit;
c. That the removal of the additions be undertaken in accordance with the measures
outlined in the Structural Condition Assessment and Demolition Plan prepared by Strik
Baldinelli Moniz Ltd. Civil and Structural Engineers, dated December 21, 2018 and
-19-028;
d. That the non-combustible cladding proposed for the rear wall and rear portion of the roof
of the building be of a colour that is the same or similar to, the existing colour the exterior
walls and roof of the building; and,
e. That the final building permit drawings be reviewed and heritage clearance provided
by Heritage Planning staff prior to issuance of a building permit.
4. STATUS UPDATES - HERITAGE BEST PRACTICES UPDATE AND 2019 PRIORITIES
- OPEN FORUM/SUB-COMMITTEE UPDATES
- HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOLLOW-UPS
Mr. L. Bensason advised at the January 8, 2019 Heritage Kitchener meeting, there was a request
to provide an update on the Heritage Best Practices and the 2019 Priorities. He indicated in
2015, City staff canvassed other municipalities through the Ontario Herita
regarding Heritage Best Practice measures. In reviewing the feedback and following discussion
with Heritage Kitchener, direction was received from Council to implement eight Heritage Best
Practices. He noted implementation of Best Practices have been identified as Strategic Priority
Mr. Bensason provided an overview of the eight Best Practices and the current status of each
of the action items. He stated in 2019, staff are focusing on formalizing process and submission
requirements for notices of intention to demolish listed heritage properties; and, to extend
delegated approval authority for heritage permits to certain types of applications made for Part
Mr. Bensason further advised, in response to questions raised by members at a previous
, extending delegated
authority for the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District would not be permissible due to the
language outlined in the approved Plan. He stated it is still being determined how delegated
authority is intended to be addressed, noting the Committee is anticipated to be consulted later
in 2019 on a possible direction.
Questions were raised regarding a large vacant parcel of land municipally addressed as 40
Margaret Avenue, noting a sign has recently been posted on the property advertising
development in 2019 and whether any development proposals would be considered by the
Committee related to that site. Mr. Bensason advised there were two separate development
proposals in 2008 and 2013 that were ultimately not pursued. He stated in both those instances
the Committee was consulted. He stated he cannot comment on whether a Planning Application
has been received to date for the subject property. He indicated if one is received it would likely
require a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) and Heritage Permit Application (HPA), which
would be brought before the Committee for consideration.
5. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 5:26 p.m.
D. Saunderson
Committee Administrator