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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHeritage Kitchener - 2000-04-19H ERITAGE\2000-04-19 HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES APRIL 197 2000 CITY OF KITCHENER Heritage Kitchener met this date, commencing at 10:00 a.m. and Chaired by Councillor J. Haalboom with the following members present: Ms. G. Engel, Ms. C. Martindale, Ms. P. Wagner, Mr. P. Bufe and Mr. W. Stauch. Officials Present: Mr. L. Bensason and Mr. G. Sosnoski 1. REDEVELOPMENT OF WATERLOO COUNTY GOVERNOR'S HOUSE & GAOL The Committee met this date to consider a response to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo concerning those features of the Governor's House and Gaol the Committee feels should be preserved or otherwise addressed during the redevelopment and restoration process. A prior presentation had been made to the Committee on April 7, 2000 by representatives of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo - Facilities Management and C. A. Ventin Architect. The Committee then reviewed slides of the various elevations of the Governor's House and Gaol, the addition which housed the kitchen and nurses quarters, and the structure linking the Governor's House to the Gaol complex. They also referenced photographs of the property circa 1906, 1916 and 1957. Mr. Bensason reminded the Committee that in respect to the features of the building exterior, the Region of Waterloo is required, under the Ontario Heritage Act, to submit an application to alter the designated properties. This would not apply in the case of the interior of the Governor's House and Gaol as these are not designated under the Act. It was generally agreed that the Governor's House should be restored to a period in the early 1900's. Mr. Bensason also advised that he will prepare a detailed heritage report and description documenting the features and condition of each building elevation. He also advised that following today's discussion he would prepare a draft letter to the Region referencing the heritage designations and the reasons therefore, and highlighting all of the features which the Committee feels should be either restored, preserved or replicated as the case may be. A brief discussion took place concerning the paint scheme for the Governor's House, and the issue of removing the paint which presently covers the brick building fabric. Mr. Bensason suggested that a paint analysis will be required, and the Committee should first ascertain the removal methods proposed by the Region, with this information forming part of their application to alter the property. A discussion took place concerning the area on the Queen Street elevation of the Governor's House which is presently boarded up, and which was formerly a porch. It was agreed that in terms of restoration, the Region should be offered the alternative of either restoring the small circa 1906 porch or the 1926 wrap-around porch. It was generally agreed that the following constitute those features of the building which Heritage Kitchener would like to see preserved, restored or replicated. · Governor's House wood soffits and fascia wooden ornamentation in the gable peaks any finials on the gable peaks which presently exist, or can be documented to have existed any original glass panes where possible, the counter balanced wooden windows and mechanisms including pulleys and cords all period window openings and window arches, including keystones all eave brackets all stone and brick building fabric including projecting quoin detailing all tie rods and rondelles the bay window and wooden brackets on the south elevation expose all original ground floor level windows behind the porch area currently covered by white painted panelling HERITAGE KITCHENER APRIL 19, 2000 - 21 - CITY OF KITCHENER 1. REDEVELOPMENT OF WATERLOO COUNTY GOVERNOR'S HOUSE & GAOL - CONT'D · Governor's House, cont'd restoration of all elements and detail of the tower in accordance with the circa 1906 photograph which appears on Page 33 of the book entitled "Waterloo County: An Illustrated History" by Geoffrey Hayes. cedar shingles, with the design to be defined at the time the Request to Alter is submitted · Gaol all window openings, decorative window surrounds and keystones original windows including the steel bars to depict the previous use of the building iron anchors all original brick and stone building fabric, including the brick string courses all stone and brick detailing all chimneys and corbelling mortar and scored mortar detailing original copper roof (where still remaining) all tie rods and rondelles the brick structure at the rear of the Gaol housing the nurses room and kitchen, as well as the hook and trap door in the terrazzo floor. the exterior wall encircling the exercise yard and the various courtyards forming part of the Gaol complex · Link Structure between Governor's House and Gaol to remain as at present, with a decision to be made when the Request to Alter is submitted for approval. As a general guideline, the Committee suggested that the Region not consider demolishing more than 1/3 of the link structure. second floor iron/steel door with peephole staircase to the second floor with newel post rear staircase from the house · Interior Features - Governor's House staircase marble fireplace (coal burning) all baseboards all window sills decorative woodwork throughout the cords used in the counter balance mechanisms for the wooden windows original doors and door trim historic door hardware, including locks consider restoring the parlour area to its former (larger) room space open stairs to the widow's walk removal of the two-piece bathroom and related privacy wall · Gaol Interior and Courtyards preservation of one original cell block all wooden doors and frames and associated period hardware interior doorway openings, with special consideration given to preserving the narrow doorway from the women's cell block to the courtyard any significant signatures/historic graffiti should be preserved or a representative sample thereof preservation and exposure of heavy timber, ceiling beams original windows including the steel bars to depict the previous use of the building consideration to be given to retaining the terrazzo floors The Committee was of the opinion that a paint sample investigation should be undertaken to identify circa 1900 colours which may have been used on the building, following which the HERITAGE KITCHENER APRIL 19, 2000 -22 - CITY OF KITCHENER 1. REDEVELOPMENT OF WATERLOO COUNTY GOVERNOR'S HOUSE & GAOL - CONT'D Committee wishes to comment on the overall paint and colour scheme to be used in the restoration. The Committee was asked to advise Mr. Bensason of any additional significant features which are identified following this meeting. It was also agreed that Mr. Bensason would submit a draft of his letter to the Region outlining the features which the Committee wishes to see restored, preserved or replicated for consideration at the May 5, 2000, Heritage Kitchener meeting. 2. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Bufe referred to a proposed zoning by-law change, which though predominately aimed at new subdivisions, could have an impact on current or future heritage conservation districts, and on general principles will affect existing neighbourhoods. He questioned why Heritage Kitchener has not been circulated in this regard. Councillor Haalboom asked that Mr. Bufe put his concerns in writing in order that Mr. Bensason can investigate the matter further. 3. ADJOURNMENT On a motion the meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m. Gary M. Sosnoski Deputy City Clerk