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HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES
FEBRUARY 4, 2000 CITY OF KITCHENER
Heritage Kitchener met this date, Chaired by Councillor J. Haalboom, commencing at 12:07 p.m., with the
following members present: Councillor T. Galloway, Ms. C. Martindale, Ms. P. Wagner, Messrs. P. Bufe,
J. Countryman, E. Lucy, B. Scott and S. Sykes. Mr. W. Stauch was in attendance for part of the meeting.
Regrets: Ms. G. Engel.
Others present: Messrs. L. Bensason, G. Nixon, B. Wolfe, M. Petricevic and Ms. D. Gilchrist.
1. ALTERATION APPLICATION - 811 BLEAMS ROAD - STECKLE HERITAGE HOMESTEAD
The Committee was in receipt of an Alteration Application for 811 Bleams Road, Steckle Heritage
Homestead, with respect to alterations to be made to the Forge Barn to accommodate a teaching
kitchen. The alterations would require the front fa(;;ade of the Forge Barn to be renovated to
include windows and new doors. Mr. J. Clinckett, Architect and Ms. K. Hagerman appeared as a
delegation to represent the application and the Committee had been provided with revised
drawings in their agenda package. Mr. L. Bensason also displayed slides of the Forge Barn.
Mr. J. Clinckett advised that three pairs of 8-pane casement windows are proposed along with
wooden doors and screen doors. He noted that all the framing would be wood and that the
windows are similar to others already existing on the barn. When questioned by the Committee,
Mr. Clinckett advised that repointing would be done along with replacement of cedar shingles
noting that they are doing a restoration of the building as well as constructing the kitchen.
It was noted that Ms. G. Engel and Ms. C. Martindale had attended at the property to review the
application, and Ms. Martindale advised that she felt this was an excellent use for the building
rather than constructing a new building. She noted that light in the kitchen is important and also
the building needs to be well sealed for heating, as some of the programs take place during the
March Break. She advised that the windows proposed are similar to others in the building. Ms.
Martindale suggested that this was an excellent opportunity to reuse this Heritage structure.
Some members of the Committee spoke against the proposed renovations, suggesting that the
proposal is a fundamental change to the exterior of the barn. Suggestions were made with respect
to installing the screen doors on the inside of the wooden doors and also the placement of the
existing barn doors over the renovated fa(;;ade.
On a motion by Ms. C. Martindale -
it was resolved:
"That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Council approved the request
of the owner to alter the Forge Barn at the designated property municipally known as
811 Bleams Road (Steckle Heritage Homestead) in accordance with the drawings
prepared by John Clinckett, Architect, considered by Heritage Kitchener on February 4,
2000."
ALTERATION APPLICATION - 1 KING STREET WEST - WALPER HOTEL
The Committee was in receipt of a request from the owners of the Walper Hotel to renovate
the Queen Street elevation of the building to create a new main entrance inside of which
would be a renovated lobby and reception area. Mr. J. Clinckett, Architect, was in attendance
to represent this request and provided new drawings of the proposed Queen Street elevation
renovations. Mr. L. Bensason displayed slides of the subject property.
Mr. Bensason pointed out that the reasons for designation for this property did not include the
first storey; however, this alteration does impact the overall building. Mr. Clinckett then
reviewed the proposed alterations for doorways, windows and the re-use of the crest work at
the top of the marquee. Lighting for the entrance was also discussed.
2. ALTERATION APPLICATION - 1 KING STREET WEST - WALPER HOTEL - CONT'D
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On a motion by Mr. B. Scott -
it was resolved:
"That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Council approved the request
of the owner to alter the Queen Street entrance of the designated property municipally
known as 1 King Street West (Walper Hotel) in accordance with the elevation drawing
prepared by John Clinckett, Architect, Project 9941, dated 00.01.31 ."
Councillor J. Haalboom advised that part of this project is the renovation of the interior of the
main floor Queen Street elevation to provide for a new lobby and reception area. She advised
that the owners of the Walper Hotel would like permission to use some of the artifacts from the
1924 City Hall for this interior renovation. Councillor Haalboom advised that an agreement
would be required to loan the artifacts, which would remain in the possession of the City on
the understanding that the owners of the Walper would restore the artifacts. She stated that
she was seeking the Committee's endorsement for this proposal. Mr. J. Clinckett then
reviewed those artifacts that the owner of the Walper Hotel would be interested in installing in
the new lobby and provided a drawing of same.
The Committee then discussed what conditions it would recommend be included in an
agreement should Council agree allowing the Walper Hotel to use these artifacts. Councillor
T. Galloway put forward a recommendation that Council approve, in principle, of the use of
these artifacts by the owners of the Walper Hotel for their new lobby and reception area
provided an agreement is entered into relating to maintaining the integrity of the artifacts,
ownership, future disposition and appropriate recognition. It was suggested that the Region's
Curatorial staff be consulted on possible terms for the agreement as they have some
experience in this area.
On a motion by Councillor T. Galloway -
it was resolved:
"That Council approve, in principle, the adaptive re-use of City-owned artifacts from the
1924 City Hall in accordance with the request of the owners of the Walper Hotel, 1 King
Street West, to locate same in their renovated, ground floor, Queen Street lobby, as
shown in the drawing prepared by John Clinkett, Architect, dated 00101102; and,
That Legal staff be directed to prepare a draft agreement for use of these artifacts
which should include such conditions as: maintaining the integrity of the artifacts,
ownership, future disposition, appropriate recognition, and any other conditions
required by the City Solicitor; and,
That, when preparing the draft agreement, staff consult with Regional Curitorial staff for
advice respecting terms of this agreement; and further,
That the draft agreement be submitted to Heritage Kitchener for consideration and a
recommendation to City Council."
WOMEN'S COMFORT STATION -VICTORIA PARK
Mr. M. Petricevic, Building Operator, appeared as a delegation with respect to a request to
alter the Women's Comfort Station in Victoria Park. The request was to remove the terrazzo
floor in the Comfort Station and replace it with new flooring. Mr. Petricevic explained that the
wooden structure under the terrazzo has rotted and must be replaced; consequently the
terrazzo must be removed and cannot be salvaged. He displayed samples of the proposed
replacement flooring. He advised that the terrazzo floor will be removed with a jackhammer
and the Committee requested that precautions be taken to protect the terrazzo floor in the
gallery and all windows in the building during the removal.
3. WOMEN'S COMFORT STATION - VICTORIA PARK - CONT'D
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On a motion by Councillor T. Galloway -
it was resolved:
"That pursuant to Section 43 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Council approve the request
of the owner to alter the Women's Comfort Station in Victoria Park, located in the
Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District, to remove the terrazzo floor and
install new flooring; and further,
That precautions be taken to protect all other features in the building, including the
terrazzo floor in the gallery and all windows in the building."
Mr. W. Stauch entered the meeting at this time.
4. ALTERATION APPLICATION - 124 WATER STREET SOUTH
The Committee was in receipt of revised plans for the proposed rear and side addition to the
property municipally known as 124 Water Street South, located in the Victoria Park Area
Heritage Conservation District. Mr. M. Petricevic appeared as a delegation representing the
property owners. Mr. L. Bensason reviewed what had transpired at the Committee's
December meeting, noting that the Committee of Adjustment has approved a 2' sideyard for
the proposed addition. He noted that two options for the addition are shown in the revised
drawings and the owners prefer Option "B". Slides of the property were shown.
Questions were raised with respect to the boulevard tree vis-d-vis the proposed driveway
location. Councillor T. Galloway questioned whether the District Plan contains policies with
respect to trees. Mr. Bensason advised that there is an overall general guideline that street
trees be maintained. Councillor Galloway stated that it would be legitimate for the City to
have its Arborist evaluate the situation.
Mr. Bensason noted that the revised drawings do not show materials and Mr. Petricevic
advised that the materials will be those as shown in the November 7, 1999 drawings.
On a motion by Mr. W. Stauch -
it was resolved:
"That pursuant to Section 43 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Council approved the request
of the owner to alter the designated property municipally known as 124 Water Street
South, located in the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District, by constructing
a rear and side addition, shown as Plan "B" on the drawings considered by Heritage
Kitchener on February 4, 2000, with the materials to be those shown on the drawings
dated November 7, 1999; and further,
That the City's Arborist be requested to provide recommendations with respect to the
new driveway location."
PROPERTY STANDARDS UPDATE - 209 FREDERICK STREET (BINGEMAN COTTAGE) &
263 VICTORIA STREET NORTH (BAUER FACTORY)
Mr. B. Wolfe,
status of the
Street, which
are orders on
Supervisor of Enforcement, was in attendance to review with the Committee the
property standards complaints with respect to the properties at 209 Frederick
is a designated property, and 263 Victoria Street North. He advised that there
all properties along that section of Frederick Street.
Councillor T. Galloway left the meeting at this time.
With respect to 263 Victoria Street North, Mr. Wolfe advised that the property is in fairly good
shape as far as property standards are concerned but noted that there are few broken
windows.
5. PROPERTY STANDARDS UPDATE - 209 FREDERICK STREET (BINGEMAN COTTAGE) &
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263 VICTORIA STREET NORTH (BAUER FACTORY) - CONT'D
With respect to property standards complaints in general, Mr. Wolfe advised of the process
noting that staff will act on complaints immediately. He advised that within 24 to 48 hours an
inspection would be made and within the next three to four days a letter will be sent to the
owners. The first letter gives the owner two weeks to make the repairs and if it is ignored, an
order is sent out giving 30 days for repair. He advised that if the owner ignores the order, the
City can take on the work itself, through the tendering process which is now in place.
6. HERITAGE/SCENIC ROAD STATUS - HURON ROAD
The Committee was in receipt of Business and Planning Services Staff Report BPS #00/09,
dated January 27, 2000, which will be discussed at the Planning and Economic Development
meeting of March 6, 2000. The subject of the report is the Municipal Plan Amendment
application, initiated by the City, to revise the road classification for Huron Road between
Trussler Road and Westmount Road, resulting from the transfer of jurisdiction for this section
of Huron Road from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo on January 1, 2000.
Mr. Bensason reviewed the report noting that the purpose of the Municipal Plan Amendment is
to protect the alignment of Huron Road but it would not protect the surfacing or widening that
would not affect the alignment. Mr. Bensason also advised that as part of the five year
Municipal Plan Review, the City will deal the heritage/scenic nature of other sections of Huron
Road.
The Committee then discussed the various scenic features of the road and how to preserve
the scenic value of the road. Members of the Committee expressed the opinion that this
section of Huron Road has scenic value as well as heritage value and it was important to
outline the scenic characteristics and present them as values to be preserved.
The Committee then reviewed the recommendations contained in the staff report specifically
recommendation (c) in which it states that "It is acknowledged that the scenic-heritage
designation of Huron Road is based purely on historic grounds and as such, widening of the
carriage way, changes to the surface treatment, and other changes made be permitted." The
Committee generally did not agree with this statement as they felt that there is definite scenic
value to this section of Huron Road, which includes the undulating topography, ditches,
fencing, width of the carriageway and wooden hydro poles. The Committee members also
reviewed the possibility of having this road classified as something less than an arterial road.
On a motion by Mr. P. Bufe -
it was resolved:
"That recommendation (c) of Business and Planning Services Staff Report BPS #00/09,
dated January 27, 2000, not be approved; and,
That Huron Road, between Trussler Road and Westmount Road, be designated in the
Municipal Plan as a scenic/heritage road, based on historic grounds and its scenic
values, including its undulating topography, ditches, fencing, wooden hydro poles and
scenic views; and further,
That, due to its unique history and scenic values, Huron Road between Trussler Road
and Westmount Road, be maintained as a two-lane road."
7. DEMOLITION APPLICATION - 31 YOUNG STREET - JOHN FORSYTH BUILDINGS
The Committee had been provided with a copy of a letter from Mr. L. Bensason to the Senior
Vice President at The John Forsyth Company Inc. with respect to their request to demolish
this designated property.
7. DEMOLITION APPLICATION - 31 YOUNG STREET JOHN FORSYTH BUILDINGS
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On a motion by Mr. P. Bufe -
it was resolved:
"That pursuant to Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Council refuse the request of
the owner to demolish the designated property known as 31 Young Street (John
Forsyth Property)."
Mr. Bensason then advised the Committee that an offer has been made to purchase this
property which looks very promising,and the proposed use of the property would be to convert
it to residential units. He requested volunteers from the Committee to form a sub-committee to
work with the proposed purchasers of the property. Messrs. B. Scott and P. Bufe volunteered
for this sub-committee.
REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH TO RELEASE THE NAME "JAMES
WILSON" FROM THE REGIONAL RESERVE LIST
The Committee was in receipt of correspondence from the Acting Deputy Clerk at the
Township of Woolwich, dated January 18, 2000, requesting that the City of Kitchener and
Heritage Kitchener release the name "James Wilson" from the Regional Reserve List, in order
that Erb Street in Bloomingdale be renamed "James Wilson Street".
Mr. L. Bensason provided some background in this regard noting that the name is also
connected with the history in the Pioneer Tower area and was significant in all of Waterloo
Township. He advised that after further research, it was determined that only a small portion
of the City of Kitchener is in the James Wilson Tract and he recommended the release of the
name.
On a motion by Mr. W. Stauch -
it was resolved:
"That, further to the request of the Township of Woolwich, the City of Kitchener release
the name "James Wilson" from the Regional Reserve List."
156-158 KING STREET WEST
The Committee was advised that the Kitchener Downtown Advisory Committee passed a
resolution requesting Council to undertake faCade improvements at 156-158 King Street
West, and this Committee is asked to pass a similar resolution in support of that of the
Kitchener Downtown Advisory Committee.
The Committee agreed that, because this would set an example for other restoration along
King Street; would implement the King Street FaCade Study, and because this would be a
good example for potential participants in the FaCade Improvement Program that they would
pass a supporting recommendation.
On a motion by Mr. P. Bufe -
it was resolved:
"That Heritage Kitchener supports the recommendation of the Kitchener Downtown
Advisory Committee with respect to undertaking a faCade restoration on the City-owned
property at 156-158 King Street West; as such a restoration will implement the King
Street FaCade Study, set an example for restoration along King Street, and set an
example for potential participants in the FaCade Loan Improvement Program."
Carried Unanimously
10: UPDATE - WATERLOO COUNTY GOVERNOR'S HOUSE AND GAOL
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Ms. P. Wagner provided the Committee with an update on the fundraising for the Millennium
Courtyard Garden. She advised that a professor from the University of Guelph will be
conducting a workshop, which will include a tour of the Gaol, to facilitate the Millennium
Garden committee in reaching a final vision for the garden.
In addition, Ms. Wagner advised that there has been a considerable amount of discussion
concerning the link between the Governor's House and the Gaol and discussion concerning
removing the link. Research has been undertaken to date the link and it appears that the link
is part of the original building. She advised that the Region will need to request the demolition
of the link which is needed because of the garden.
HERITAGE WEEK EVENTS
The Committee briefly discussed the events for Heritage Week including the Heritage
Showcase, the Bus Tour and the Scanner and Display to be located in the Rotunda.
Councillor Haalboom provided the route for the Bus Tour and members were asked to commit
some time on Saturday the 19th to take care of the Committee's display at the Heritage
Showcase.
INFORMATION ITEMS
The Committee acknowledged receipt of the information items attached to the agenda. In
addition, Councillor Haalboom provided copies of a letter received from the Town of Markham
in support of this Committee's and Council's resolution with respect to the Province's
SuperBuild Growth Fund. Councillor Haalboom advised that the Federal Government will be
announcing an Infrastructure Grant Program as well.
HERITAGE INVENTORY
The Committee considered the properties at 90 King Street West and 156-158 King Street
West, as to whether they ought to be added to the Heritage Inventory.
On a motion by Mr. P. Bufe -
it was resolved:
"That 90 King Street West (Capital Theatre) be added to the Heritage Inventory."
On a motion by Mr. B. Scott -
it was resolved:
"That 156-158 King Street West be added to the Heritage Inventory."
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
Dianne H. Gilchrist
Committee Administrator
