HomeMy WebLinkAboutHK Minutes - 2020-10-06HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES
OCTOBER 6, 2020CITY OF KITCHENER
The Heritage Kitchener Committee held an electronic meeting this date, commencingat 4:03p.m.
Present:A. Reid -Chair
Councillors D. Chapman, C. Michaudand J. Gazzola,and K. Huxted, S. Hossack,V. Mance,
P. Ciuciura,J. Baker, D. Gundrum,R. ParnellandS. Strohack
Staff:V. Grohn, Heritage Planner
D. Saunderson, Committee Administrator
1.DSD-20-153-HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HPA-2020-V-017
-44 ROY STREET
-CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE
The Committee considered DevelopmentServices Department report DSD-20-153, dated
September 22, 2020recommendingapproval of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-V-017
to permit the construction of a detached garage on the property municipally addressed as 44
Roy Street located within the Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District
(CCNHCD). V. Grohn presented the Report, advising staff are recommending approval of the
HPA, subject to one condition.
Tony Geer, applicant, was in attendance in support of the subject application and the staff
recommendation.
D. Gundrum entered the meeting at this time.
The following motion was voted on and was Carried Unanimously.
On motion byS. Strohack-
it was resolved:
“That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2020-V-017 be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report
DSD-20-153,to permit the construction of a detached garage on the property municipally
addressed as 44 Roy Street, in accordance with the plans and supplementary information
submitted with the application, and subject to the following condition:
1.That final building permit drawings be reviewed and heritage clearance provided
by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of a building permit.”
2.DSD-20-154-HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATIONS HPA-2020-IV-018 & HPA-2020-IV-022
-404-410 KING STREET WEST
-CONCRETE REPAIRS
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-20-154, dated
September 22, 2020 recommending approval of Heritage Permit Applications (HPA’s) HPA-
2020-IV-018 & HPA-2020-IV-022 to permit concrete and masonry repairs on the property
municipally addressed as 404-410 King Street West designated under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Actin 1996.V. Grohn presented the Report, advising staff are recommending approval
of the HPA’s, subject to conditionsoutlined in the Report.
Megan Hobson,Stefan Nespoli, Alanna Wilsonand John Hayeswere in attendance in support
of the subject applications and the staff recommendation.M. Hobson provided an overview of
the required concrete and masonry repairs, including their proposed rehabilitation plan. In
response to questions, S. Nespoli advisedalthough there are two ownerships for the subject
dwelling and each ownership group will be making decisions on the necessary repairs
independently, any repairs completed to the building will not adversely impact the aestheticsof
the exterior of the structure.
The following motion was voted on and was Carried Unanimously.
On motion by S. Hossack-
it was resolved:
HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES
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2.DSD-20-154-HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATIONS HPA-2020-IV-018 & HPA-2020-IV-022
-404-410 KING STREET WEST
-CONCRETE REPAIRS (CONT’D)
“Thatpursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Applications
HPA-2020-IV-018 & HPA-2020-IV-022 be approved, as outlined in Development Services
Department report DSD-20-154,to permit concrete and masonry repairs on the property
municipally addressed as 404-410 King Street West, in accordance with the photographs
and supplementary information submitted with the application and subject to the following
conditions:
1.That the Conservation Plan submitted with the application be approvedby the
General Manager of Development Services;
2.That the repair works be carried out and review of work be undertaken as per the
recommendations outlined in the Conservation Plan prepared by Megan Hobson
and Edison Engineers dated August 28, 2020; and
3.That test panels of the proposed concrete repairs and masonry work, including
repointing and crack repair, be undertaken to the satisfaction of City Heritage
Planning staff before proceeding with such work on the entire building.”
3.DSD-20-155-HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HPA-2020-V-020
-22 PARK STREET
-CONSTRUCTION OF A REAR TWO-STOREY ADDITION AND DECK
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-20-155, dated
September 22, 2020 recommending approval of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-V-020
to permit the construction of a rear two-storey addition and deck on the property municipally
addressed as 22 Park Street located within the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District
(VPAHCD).V. Grohn presented the Report, advising staff are recommending approval of the
HPA, subject to one condition.
KatherineMoorewas in attendance in support of the subject application and the staff
recommendation. In response to questions, V. Grohn confirmed there would be no visual impact
on the streetscape due to the proposed rear yard addition.
The following motion was voted on and was Carried Unanimously.
On motion by K. Huxted-
it was resolved:
“That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2020-V-020 be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report
DSD-20-155,to permit the construction of a rear two-storey addition and deck on the
property municipally addressed as 22 Park Street, in accordance with the plans and
supplementary information submitted with the application, and subject to the following
condition:
1.That final building permit drawings be reviewed and heritage clearance provided
by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of a building permit.”
4.DRAFT HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT (HIA)–825 KING STREET WEST
-ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
The Committee considered a memorandum dated September 22, 2020 regarding a Heritage
Impact Assessment (HIA) for the property municipally addressed as 825 King Street West.The
HIA addresses a proposal to rehabilitate the church for residential use.The subject property is
located at the intersection of Green Street and King Street within the Cherry Park neighbourhood
and is identified on the Heritage Kitchener Inventory of Historic Buildings butis not designated
or listed under the Ontario Heritage Act. V. Grohn providedopening remarks regarding the HIA
advising Heritage Planning staff will be seeking the Committee’s input and comments, which will
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4.DRAFT HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT (HIA)–825 KING STREET WEST
-ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH(CONT’D)
be taken into consideration as part of staff’s review of the HIA and the processing of the
associated planning application.In addition,the Committee was in receipt of a written
submission dated October 6, 2020 from Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO)-North
Waterloo Regionexpressing their support for the proposed redevelopment of the property
municipally addressed as 825 King Street West.
Megan Hobson, Emma Cubbitt, David VanderWindt and Sylvia Harriswere in attendance to
present the HIA and respond to questions from the Committee. M. Hobson presented the HIA
noting the HIA was completed in support of the proposed conversion of St. Mark’s Lutheran
Church for affordable housing. She stated the property owner intends on constructingathird-
flooraddition, adding a new ground floor entrance in the front of the property and reconfiguring
the interior space to accommodate the residential units. She highlighted changes to the interior
of the building that were experiencing the greatest change, including: the choir area for the
addition of 2 residential units; a new stairwell in the east transept for the new entrance; a new
kitchen in the west transept; and, washrooms being constructed in the vestibule.M. Hobson
provided an overview of the existing condition of the building, as well as renderings of the
proposed redevelopment. She indicated the property owner Indwell has done similar projects in
the past with heritage dwellings and they have always tried to maintain as many heritage features
as possible to assist in reducing the overallcost ofthe project.
Questions were raised regarding the proposed development and whether it would be fully
accessible. In response, E.Cubbittadvised with the construction of the new entrance on King
Street,the building would be fully accessible from both the front and rear of the property. She
noted the project is eligible for funding through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation if
over 20% of the residential units are barrier free.
In response to questions regarding the preservation of the existing stained-glass windows, E.
Cubbittadvised it is anticipated that exterior storm windows would be installed to protect the
existing windows. M.Hobsonnoted the property owner will work with a heritage expert when
selecting/installing storm windows to ensure they do not detract from the existing character of
the window and to ensure property ventilation to preserve the longevity of those features. V.
Grohn noted a further conservation plan will be required for the Site Plan approval process that
will also ensure minimal impact on the stained-glasswindows.
P. Ciuciurastated he was in support of the proposed redevelopment. He referenced the
renderings of the proposed development, noting the brick is all proposed to be the same colour.
He questioned what strategies were proposed to ensure the brick was consistent with the
existing brick.E. Cubbittnoted they anticipated being able to find a close match to the existing
brick and if that was not possible, they would seek a colour that was different enough to
distinguish from the existing brick, but ensure it was complementary. She stated the only part of
the addition proposed to be brick is the south facing wall, otherwise the majority of the addition
will be wood fibre cement board.
D. Gundrum stated he believed the project was an excellent repurposing of the existing building.
He questioned whether any of the gothic elements of the building are also requiring repair. M.
Hobson noted the building has been well cared for and required little to no repairs. S.Harris
advised there may need to be some upgrades to the building for the purpose of energy efficiency,
as a requirement of some of the grant funding approved for the project.
K. Huxted questioned whether the property owner was willing to designate the property following
the redevelopment. S. Harris stated they are open to designation if it was the Committee’s wish;
however, they would like to ensure the construction is started as soon as possible and would not
want to hold up the project through the designation process, due to the housing need of the
Community.
Marg Rowell, Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) -North Waterloo Region,addressed
the Committee in support of the HIA. She stated she has provided a written submission to the
Committee which addresses the majority of their comments related to the HIA. She requested
clarification on the proposed wall between the dining area and new residential units proposed
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4.DRAFT HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT (HIA) –825 KING STREET WEST
-ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH(CONT’D)
for the choir area and whether wooden features could be added to the wall to improve the
aesthetics.
M. Hobson and E. Cubbitt acknowledgedthe suggestion, stating that was something that could
be taken into consideration.
Several members spoke in support of the project, stating the proposed redevelopment is an
excellent adaptive reuse of the building. S. Hossacknoted she was in support of the proposed
redevelopmentstating in her opinion,a lot of thought hasbeengiven to sustainability and
accessibility. She requested consideration be given to some type of commemorativehistory of
the church, where possible. A. Reid stated where possible,it would also be her preference to
see as many features salvaged and repurposed, if they were unable to be maintain in situate.
She further advised it would also be her preference to see the church designated following the
redevelopment.
5.STATUS UPDATES -HERITAGE BEST PRACTICES UPDATE AND 2020PRIORITIES
-HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOLLOW-UPS
V. Grohn advised there wereno status updates for the Committee this date.
6.ADJOURNMENT
On motion, this meeting adjourned at5:26p.m.
D. Saunderson
Committee Administrator