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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHeritage Kitchener - 1997-10-03HERITAGE\1997-10-03 HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES (LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES) OCTOBER 3, 1997 CITY OF KITCHENER Heritage Kitchener (L.A.C.A.C.) met this date, under the Chairmanship of Councillor M. Wagner, commencing at 12:05 p.m., with the following members present: Councillor J. Smola, Councillor B. Vrbanovic, Councillor T. Galloway, Ms. S. Campbell, Ms. P. Costigan, Ms. J. Haalboom, Ms. E. Heinrichs, Ms. C. Martindale, Ms. P. Wagner and Messrs. M. Badran, E. Bow, P. Bufe, E. Lucy and D. Pullen. OTHERS PRESENT: Ms. J. Given, Ms. D. Arnold, Ms. S. Barber, Messrs. B. Stanley and L. CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS Councillor M. Wagner thanked Ms. S. Campbell for chairing the September meeting and introduced Mr. Grimes, who is interested in being a member of Heritage Kitchener. Mr. D. Pullen advised that the marketing plan for the Sandhills Christian Community has been developed and the first flyer contains a write-up on the historic elements of the project. 2. MINUTES On motion by Ms. P. Wagner, it was resolved: "That the minutes of the regular meeting of Heritage Kitchener, of September 5, 1997, as mailed to the members, be accepted." DELEGATION - PIONEER TOWER WEST TRAIL Mr. L. Bensason introduced this matter, advising that, as a condition of subdivision approval, the owner must dedicate part of Pioneer Tower Road and Lookout Lane as a Community Trail. The sub-committee has presented a design and they are looking for Heritage Kitchener's endorsement. Ms. J. Given, Senior Planner, advised that what will be presented today are not the final details but the recommendation which will go to the consultant, who will then prepare the detail. Mr. P. Brittan had displayed a landscaping plan for the closed portions of Lookout Lane and Pioneer Tower Road. He advised that they started with the basic principles and are now canvassing this Committee and the neighbourhood groups. They will then design the landscaping plan, in concert with staff and come back to this Committee with a design and work out the finer details. Mr. Brittan then referred to the plan and indicated which portions of these streets will be converted to the Community Trail. He noted that this will continue to be a trail for the community, an amenity for the adjacent subdivisions and a route for children to walk to school. He advised that vehicular traffic will be diverted off Pioneer Tower Road, through the existing community, to Deer Ridge Drive. Mr. Brittan then displayed the concept plans for discussion, noting that there were four options for design. He spoke of the ideas generated at the first meeting with respect to road/trail intersections. He advised that they came up with a family of fence treatments for lots abutting the trail and trail entrance featured gates. A drawing show the different fence styles was displayed. Mr. Brittan stated that the meandering design for the proposed trail alignment provides opportunities for enhanced landscape treatment. Mr. Brittan again stated that he is here to date to present the main principles, in terms of concept. Ms. J. Given then explained various aspects of the concept. She also advised that they want to name the trail and questioned whether this Committee wanted to put forward a name. Ms. S. Campbell questioned who will own the trail and Mr. Brittan advised that it would be owned by the City. She then questioned who will install and maintain the trail. Mr. Brittan advised that special arrangements have been made so that the developer will pay for the trail up-front in lieu of development charges. The developer will front the entire cost of the trail HERITAGE KITCHENER OCTOBER3,1997 47 CITY OF KITCHENER DELEGATION - PIONEER TOWER WEST TRAIL, cont'd development for an off-set on the development charges. The City will maintain the trail, which will affect the types of plantings. The landscaping chosen will be less formal so as to require less maintenance. Ms. Campbell then questioned the fences and Mr. Brittan advised that there will be an obligation on the individual property owners, through the subdivision agreement and restrictive covenants. Councillor T. Galloway questioned the trail surface and Ms. J. Given responded that they talked about tar and chip. Councillor Galloway then questioned whether they considered a particular fence style. Ms. J. Given responded that they did but felt they could get a better buy-in if people were given a choice. Mr. Brittan noted that they have looked at other developments and some diversity in fencing styles adds diversity and interest to the development; however, they do want consistency in height and paint colour, being white. Mr. M. Badran questioned the length of the trail, 1-1/2 kilometres long, then questioned safety on the trail. Mr. Brittan advised that they did consider the safety. They did consider whether the trail should be fenced. With the fence height, people can still see the trail and there will be gates in the fencing. With respect to lighting, Mr. Brittan advised that there are pros and cons, it may be safer but there would be increased maintenance costs. Ms. J. Given advised that the consultant has been provided with the requirements of the Safe City Committee. Councillor Jake Smola advised that he had concerns about painting the fences and that they may not look good over time. He suggested that a cedar or pressure treated fence may be better. A lengthy discussion then took place over the proposed fences, including style, colour, material, height and whether to have fences at all. Ms. J. Haalboom then questioned the alignment of the trail and whether it is the historic alignment. Mr. L. Bensason advised that there is evidence available that states that the existing alignment is consistent with the Huron Road. Councillor M. Wagner then questioned whether the Committee wanted to suggest a name for the trail. Ms. P. Costigan suggested naming it after one of the original landowners. Mr. P. Bufe suggested calling it the Huron Trail. APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE LEGISLATION - DEMOLITION CONTROL FOR HERITAGE PROPERTIES Mr. L. Bensason reminded the Committee of the process followed so far in applying to the Province for private legislation to control demolition of heritage properties. Ms. D. Arnold, Assistant City Solicitor, advised that there has been a modification to the definition of what is designated, to include properties for which a Notice of Intention has been published, as well as those designated by by-law. The application also deals with portions of the building as well as the whole building. Ms. P. Wagner questioned how the bill will be publicized and Ms. Arnold explain the requirements of the Province to make this application. Councillor M. Wagner thanked Ms. Arnold for all her work on preparing the application for this private legislation. On motion by Ms. S. Campbell, it was resolved: "That the Legal Department be directed to proceed with the application to the province for private legislation authorizing the City of Kitchener to impose certain demolition controls on properties designated under the Ontario Heritaqe Act." 5. HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PLAN AND CAPITAL FORECAST HERITAGE KITCHENER OCTOBER3,1997 48 CITY OF KITCHENER The Committee was in receipt of a copy of Planning and Development staff report PD 97~98, dated October 2, 1997, recommending the establishment of a Capital Fund to assist with the implementation of approved Heritage Conservation District Plans. The Committee was also in receipt of a draft copy of the Department of Planning and Development, Administration Division, 1998-2007 Capital Forecast. Mr. L. Bensason explained the Capital Forecast. He advised that, currently, there is no allocation of monies to implement the policies in the Heritage Conservation District Plans, such as lighting, interpretive centres, etc. Mr. Bensason then explained the 10 year Capital Forecast and the need for money, every two years and what the funds are intended for. On motion by Mr. P. Bufe, it was resolved: "That Heritage Kitchener recommends the approval of the heritage aspects of the Department of Planning & Development draft capital forecast as presented to the Committee on October 3, 1997." On a motion by Ms. J. Haalboom, it was resolved: "That Heritage Kitchener recommends the approval, in principle, of establishing a bi-annual capital fund, in the amount of $25,000.00, for the provision of thematic signage, lighting, interpretive areas and other features as recommended in approved Heritage Conservation District Plans; and further That this request be referred for consideration as part of the 1998 Capital Budget." 6. 1997 CHO CONFERENCE Ms. J. Haalboom gave a brief verbal report on the 1997 CHO Conference held in Midland, Ontario. Ms. Haalboom advised that the conference had been hosted by three L.A.C.A.C.s: Victoria Harbour, Midland and Penetang and the theme was change. She, Ms. P. Wagner and Ms. L. Heinrichs advised of difference aspects and workshops at the conference. 7. UPDATES Mr. L. Bensason distributed a drawing show the damage which had taken place to the foundation at 257 Frederick Street. He advised that it is not going to survive the winter and the Chief Building Official will order it to be demolished because it is in an unsafe condition. Mr. L. Bensason distributed a short report on the property at 144-150 King Street West. He advised that this building is uniquely constructed of a pre-fabricated concrete. Mr. Bensason described the proposed exterior renovations and advised that he wanted the Committee to be aware of what was happening. Mr. Bensason advised that the former St. Jerome's High School is proposed to be severed into four lots, with each of the designated structures to be located on separate lots. Mr. Bensason has been advised by Ms. D. Arnold that the owners should contact the City with respect to the designating by-law. Concerning the elm tree which has been discussed at previous meetings, Mr. Bensason advised that the property owner will dedicate land, one meter beyond the drip line of the canopy of the tree, to the City. He advised that the City's Supervisor of Forestry has assessed the value of the tree at $11,800. The tree is under a little bit of stress but it will survive. The tree is 125 years old. 7. UPDATES, cont'd HERITAGE KITCHENER OCTOBER3,1997 49 CITY OF KITCHENER Mr. Bensason then questioned whether any of the members had looked at the replacement luminaries on Doon Village Road. Ms. J. Haalboom and Mr. E. Lucy both advised that they were an improvement. On a motion by Mr. E. Lucy, it was resolved: "That Heritage Kitchener has no concerns with the replacement luminaries on Doon Village Road." BUILDING EVALUATION Ms. S. Barber, Heritage Kitchener's volunteer, reviewed the buildings contained in the Civic Centre Property Evaluation Package D plus a few properties in Bridgeport. Ms. Barber displayed slides of each property, which she had taken. Each property was voted on and it was decided that the following properties be added to the inventory: 11 Ellen Street West 17 Ellen Street West 25 Ellen Street West 12 Margaret Avenue 65 Margaret Avenue 71 Margaret Avenue 171-173 Victoria Street North 189 Victoria Street North 31 Bridge Street 537 Lancaster Street West 50 Woolwich Street 15 Ellen Street West 21 Ellen Street West 41 Ellen Street West 64 Margaret Avenue 70 Margaret Avenue 74 Margaret Avenue 177 Victoria Street North 219 Victoria Street North 35 Bridge Street 544 Lancaster Street West 55 Woolwich Street It was also decided that the following remain on the Heritage Inventory: 128 Queen Street North 546 Lancaster Street West 54 Margaret Avenue ADJOURNMENT On motion the meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m. Dianne H. Gilchrist Committee Secretary