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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLACAC - 1993-01-08LACAC\1993-01-08 LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 8, 1993 The Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee met this date, commencing at 12:05 p.m., under the Chairmanship of Mr. V. Tarbutt, with the following members present: Mr. E. Bow, Ms. B. Buchanan, Mr. P. Bufe, Ms. J. Chivers-Wilson, Ms. E. Esenbergs, Mr. R. Fuller, Ms. J. Kramer, Mr. D. Parrish, Mrs. P. Wagner and Ms. M. Welsh. Alderman T. Galloway and Alderman M. Wagner were in attendance for part of the meeting. Regrets: Mrs. G. Stoner and Mr. W. Ristau. Other present: Messrs. L. Bensason, D. Hergott, G. Sosnoski, Ms. S. Frenette and Mrs. D.H. Gilchrist. 1. MINUTES On a motion by Mrs. J. Chivers-Wilson - It was resolved: "That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee, of the December 11, 1992, as mailed to members, be adopted." 2. UPDATE - VICTORIA PUBLIC SCHOOL RESTORATION Ms. S. Frenette, Manager, Kitchener Housing Inc., was in attendance concerning the restoration/renovation work being done at Victoria Public School, advising that the development is 80% complete and that the occupation of the old school is anticipated for March 1993. Ms. Frenette advised that the work on the slate roof and the repointing and brick work is complete and that the painting will continue in the Spring. The window replacement has been resolved, although not necessarily to the satisfaction of the Ministry of Culture and Communications; although the Ministry of Housing has approved a replacement which is a copy of the original. The replacement windows have been installed. The stairwell windows are original windows which will be repainted. Ms. Frenette advised that the paint colour has made a dramatic change and has been done under a heritage grant. The grant required that the original colour had to be used and a paint analysis was done with the original colour reproduced. Ms. Frenette advised that the contractor will be conducting a tour of the building this date at 2:30 p.m. Discussion took place over what has happened to the original windows with Ms. Frenette advising that they have been given to a Mennonite contractor for re-use. Discussion also took place over funding received for the replacement windows. Mrs. P. Wagner stated that she was disappointed that the concrete was painted as it was her understanding that it was not originally painted. Ms. Frenette advised that the painting can be changed if L.A.C.A.C. can produce evidence that the concrete was not originally painted. Alderman T. Galloway and Alderman M. Wagner entered the meeting at this time and Alderman M. Wagner assumed the Chair. It was agreed that a sub-committee composed of Ms. S. Burke and Ms. B. Buchanan meet with the architect concerning the painting of the concrete and the decision be made by L.A.C.A.C. in this regard at the Committee's next meeting. 3. ALTERATION REQUEST - 122 FREDERICK STREET (REGISTRY OFFICE) The Committee was in receipt of plan and elevation drawings dated November 26, 1992 from Canadian Home and Renovation Team Inc. Mr. D. Hergott was in attendance to advise of the owner's request to alter this designated property by creating a new doorway on the rear elevation above the ground floor level along with a new stairway and handrail. Mr. Hergott advised that the purpose of installing the new doorway is to allow for the storage of furniture; a set of double doors would be installed with no real structural work required as the door will take the place of an LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMM/TTEE M/NUTES -9- JANUARY 8, 1993 existing window. ALTERATION REQUEST - 122 FREDERICK STREET (REGISTRY OFFICE) (cont.) Several of the members felt that the drawings provided were inadequate. It was Mr. Bufe's opinion that the new doorway would materially affect the rear elevation and the proposed use does not justify the alteration. The Committee questioned what is being stored, for how long and why and Mr. Hergott advised that the storage space would be used for short term storage of furniture partially resulting from the move to the new City Hall. When questioned by the Committee, Mr. Hergott advised that there is another access to this area of the building, through that portion occupied by the Police. On a motion by Alderman T. Galloway - It was resolved: "That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritaqe Act, the request of the owner to alter the designated, City owned property, municipally known as 122 Frederick Street (Registry Office), as presented to the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee on January 8, 1993 be refused." REQUESTS TO DESIGNATE - 132 YOUNG STREET (WOELFLE HOUSE) AND 67-69 AHRENS STREET It was generally agreed that consideration of the request to designate 132 Young Street and 67-69 Ahrens Street be deferred to the February meeting pending receipt of the report of the Strategic Plan sub-committee. In the meantime, Mr. E. Bow was asked to rewrite the property report for 67- 69 Ahrens Street in the proper format, recently approved by L.A.C.A.C. 5. SUB-COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Mr. V. Tarbutt gave a brief overview of the work being done by the Strategic Plan sub-committee advising that their overall goal is to define policies and procedures for collecting buildings for the inventory and for designation. The sub-committee will define its goals at its next meeting. It is the feeling of the sub-committee that L.A.C.A.C. should be more cautious about what it lists in the inventory, based on a criteria. The following sub-committee appointments were made: Promotions Sub-committee - Mr. V. Tarbutt (Chair), Mrs. P. Wagner, Ms. B. Buchanan, Mrs. G. Stoner, Ms. E. Esenbergs. Research and Development Sub-committee - Ms. B. Buchanan (Chair), Mr. P. Bufe (Title Searches), Mr. E. Bow (Research), Ms. J. Kramer, Mr. R. Fuller. Strategic Plan Sub-committee - Ms. S. Burke (Chair), Mr. V. Tarbutt, Mrs. P. Wagner, Mr. D. Parrish. Inventory Sub-committee - Mrs. P. Wagner (Chair), Mr. D. Parrish, Mr. W. Ristau, Mr. P. Bufe. Financial Sub-committee - Ms. J. Chivers-Wilson (Chair), Ms. M. Welsh, Mr. R. Fuller, Mr. E. Bow. District Plan Sub-committee - Ms. M. Welsh (Chair), Ms. J. Chivers-Wilson, Mr. E. Bow. Mr. L. Bensason requested that he and Mr. T.B. Stanley be advised of the meetings of the Strategic Plan Sub-committee and Heritage District Sub-committee. Mr. R. Fuller suggested that the Research Sub-committee should also investigate technical impact research. 5. SUB-COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (cont.) LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMM/TTEE M/NUTES -3- JANUARY 8, 1993 Mrs. P. Wagner discussed three properties she is researching, requesting assistance in finishing the research and writing the reports. Ms. J. Chivers-Wilson agreed to assist with 1940 Westmount Road East and 710 Huron Road. 6. ADDITIONS TO THE HERITAGE INVENTORY It was generally agreed that consideration of this matter be deferred for one to two months pending receipt of the report of the Strategic Plan Sub-committee. 7. HERITAGE PLAQUE REPLACEMENT - 82 HEINS AVENUE The Committee was advised of a letter received from the owners of 82 Heins Avenue advising that the heritage landmark plaque has been stolen. Mr. G. Sosnoski advised that the City would have to pay approximately $60.00 for half the cost of the plaque plus an addition $60.00 to have the plaque installed. It was Alderman Wagner's suggestion that the plaque be replaced, but that a long term approach be developed should this happen again. On a motion by Mr. P. Bufe - It was resolved: "That the City install a heritage plaque on the designated property municipally known as 82 Heins Avenue, Kitchener, to replace the one stolen in 1992." 8. RESOLUTION - CITY OF WOODSTOCK The Committee was in receipt of a letter from the City of Woodstock dated December 23, 1992, asking for endorsement of that City's recommendation that the Designated Property Grants Program be continued in 1993. On a motion by Mrs. P. Wagner - It was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener endorse the resolution of the City of Woodstock, as outlined in correspondence dated December 23, 1992, wherein the City requests the Ministry of Culture and Communications to continue the Designated Property Grants Program in 1993." 9. COMMUNICATIONS The Committee acknowledged receipt of the following for information purposes: a) Heritage Conservation Districts - Attached is an information report from Ms. M. Welsh dated December 21, 1992 concerning the boundaries of proposed heritage conservation districts. b) Urban Issues Program - Attached is a brochure from the Bronfman Family Foundation concerning the funding of heritage activities in urban conservation. 10. UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS Alderman T. Galloway advised of the following upcoming public meetings: a) Official Plan Amendment for Pioneer Tower West to be held on January 14, 1993 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Deer Ridge Country Club. b) Doon South Brigadoon Transportation Network Study to be held on January 26, 1993 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Doon Valley Golf Club. LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMM/TTEE M/NUTES 4 JANUARY 8, 1993 11. 12. NEXT MEETING The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee will be held on Friday, February 12, 1993 commencing at 12:00 noon in Committee Room 4. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m. Dianne H. Gilchrist Committee Secretary