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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHeritage Kitchener - 2004-05-04HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES MAY 4, 2004 CITY OF KITCHENER The Heritage Kitchener Committee met this date, commencing at 4:05 p.m. Present: Councillor M. Galloway, Chair Ms. J. Armstrong Ms. L. Harris Ms. D. Kuehl Mr. Z. Janecki Mr. K. Kirby Mr. M. Stranz Staff: L. Bensason, Heritage Planner D. Gilchrist, Committee Administrator 1. 1021 DOON VILLAGE ROAD- FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION RE: SITE INSPECTION Mr. Bensason advised that since the Committee's tour of this property, he received a telephone call from Regional Councillor J. Haalboom suggesting a request be made of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (A.C.O.) to undertake an assessment of this property to help determine whether it is feasible to retain any or all of building. Mr. Janecki stated the building is quite small, even with the additions, is in a poor state of repair, and will be costly to restore. He suggested the building is not architecturally significant, but has historic significance as Homer Watson's birthplace. Ms. J. Armstrong noted the building additions are in poor condition, and contain unsalvageable material. The middle portion of the building is salvageable but is probably costly to repair. Ms. Kuehl was of the opinion that the middle portion of the building is worth keeping, and is beneficial to the community. She supports the retention of the original structure. With respect to hiring the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario to undertake an assessment of the property, Ms. Armstrong advised that the owners can apply for a grant from the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation to cover the cost of hiring the A.C.O. to do the assessment. It was generally agreed that Mr. Bensason advised the owner that the grant funds are available from the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation to pay the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario to undertake an assessment of the property. DTS-04-064 - HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HPA-IV-004- WALPER TERRACE, I KING STREET WEST-BANNER SIGNS The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS- 04-064, dated April 21, 2004, with respect to Heritage Permit Application HPA 2004-1V-004 to relocate existing and to erect two new banner signs on the Queen Street and King Street Elevations of the Walper Terrace Hotel, 1 King Street West. Mr. Bensason explained the application through the use of a PowerPoint presentation. The following issues were raised by the Committee: · concern as to whether the new banner siqns are truly double sided, HERITAGE KITCHENER May' 4, 2004 -15- CITY OF KITCHENER DTS-04-064 - HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HPA-IV-004- WALPER TERRACE, I KING STREET WEST BANNER SIGNS (CONT'D) On motion by Mr. Z. Janecki - it was resolved: "That, subject to receiving all other necessary approvals, Heritage Permit Application HPA 2004-1V-004 (Walper Terrace - 1 King Street West) be approved, pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to permit the relocation of two existing wood banner signs, and the installation of two new vinyl banner signs on the King Street and Queen Street elevations, subject to the following: a) that the banner signs approved in this application shall be as shown on the plans attached to the application; b) that the two new vinyl banner signs shall not exceed 5' in width and 20' in length, shall be 2 sided, and shall be placed in the same location as the existing wood banner signs; c) that the colours of the new banner signs shall be substantially the same colours as the existing banner signs; d) that the method of attaching the banner signs to the building fascades shall not be invasive to the historic masonry, and the banner signs shall be capable of being removed in the future without causing permanent damage to the historic building fabric." 3. FORMATION OF A HERITAGE KITCHENER SUB-COMMITTEE Ms. D. Kuehl requested the Committee's support for the formation of a sub-committee to prepare educational materials about heritage for school aged children. She noted the idea for this sub-committee came from the sub-committee who took care of this Committee's participation in the Heritage Week Events in February. It is recommended the new sub-committee consist of the following: two local historians, representative from the two school boards, Heritage Kitchener members, the City's internet coordinator, and the City's design artist. The Committee generally agreed to the formation and the purpose of this sub-committee, and the following volunteered to be on the sub-committee: Ms. D. Kuehl, Ms. L. Harris and Mr. K. Kirby. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mr. Z. Janecki questioned when the Committee will receive more information on the Sims Estate. Mr. Bensason advised the Region's Heritage Planning Advisory Committee has endorsed the Cultural Heritage Landscape Assessment prepared by Wendy Sherer Landscape Architect, as HERITAGE KITCHENER May 4, 2004 -16- CITY OF KITCHENER 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONT'D) although, they are not obligated to install wooden poles. Mr. Kirby advised he will bring forward the proposed name change for "Lorne Green" at the Committee's next meeting. 5. AMENDMENTS TO APRIL 6, 2004 HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES Mr. Bensason asked that the following be recorded with respect to the Heritage Property Grant Application for 108 Rex Drive, discussed in connection Item #5 in the April 6, 2004, Heritage Kitchener Minutes: "Further, the Committee suggested that the grant application for 108 Rex Drive should not be deemed eligible. The Committee was in the opinion that the roof deterioration was not applicable to the entire roof, but is isolated to that part of the roof were an addition had been constructed to the original dwelling, causing a weak spot in the roof, and ultimately premature deterioration." Ms. D. Kuehl asked that it be emphasized that the grants for the roofs in the St. Mary's Heritage Conservation District be permitted only once per property for the lifetime of the grant program. 6. INFORMATION ITEM Mr. Bensason distributed information received from the Province concerning proposed amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act. 7. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Dianne H. Gilchrist Committee Administrator