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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLACAC - 1994-12-09LACAC\1994-12-09 LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 9, 1994 CITY OF KITCHENER The Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee met this date, under the Chairmanship of Councillor M. Wagner, commencing at 12:05 p.m., with all members present except Mayor R. Christy. Others present: Messrs T. B. Stanley, T. Boutiliere and L. Bensason and Ms. D. Gilchrist. 1. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN On motion by Councillor T. Galloway it was resolved: "That Councillor M. Wagner be appointed chairman of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee for a term to expire November 30, 1995." On motion by Ms. E. Essenberg it was resolved: "That Mr. V. Tarbutt be appointed vice-chairman of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee for a term to expire November 30, 1995." 2.CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS Councillor M. Wagner introduced the new members of Council who are now members of the Committee as well as the new lay members of the Committee and welcomed them. He also introduced the staff of the Department of Planning & Development in attendance and each of them introduced themselves and spoke of their roll as it pertains to this committee. Councillor M. Wagner then advised that the Heritage Showcase for 1995 will take place on February 18, 1995, at Conestoga Mall and requested that Mr. Tarbutt be responsible for organizing this Committee's display. Councillor Wagner reminded the members that the L.A.C.A.C. Christmas party will take place next Wednesday at the home of Mr. & Mrs. V. Tarbutt. 3.CORRESPONDENCE Mr. L. Bensason provided the Committee members with a copy of a letter, sent at their request, to the owners of 248 Victoria Street North, expressing the Committee's displeasure with respect to window replacement. 4.30 FRANCIS STREET Ms. S. Burke provided the members with copies of her report outlining the reasons for designation and the specific feature of the designation for 30 Francis Street. Councillor M. Wagner requested that this matter be deferred to the January meeting to allow the new members an opportunity to view the site, as they were not involved in the previous discussions or resolution on this property. The Committee generally disagreed with Councillor Wagners request. Ms. Burke gave a brief verbal report of the contents of the written report. Mr. L. Bensason gave a brief background on this situation. Councillor M. Wagner then advised that the owners had indicated that they intend to demolish the property and, if designated, will wait out the 180 days required by the Ontario Heritage Act. It was noted that the Committee passed a motion to designate this property at the November meeting; however a motion is required as to whether the committee agrees to the reasons for designation and the specific features for designation. LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMI1-FEE MINUTES NOVEMBER 4, 1994 - 60- CITY OF KITCFIENER 4.30 FRANCIS STREET - continued On motion by Mr. P. Bufe it was resolved: "That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritaqe Act R.S.O. 1990, the Clerk be directed to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally known as 30 Francis Street as being of historic and architectural significance with the specific features of the designation being those outlined in the report prepared by Ms. S. Burke and presented to the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee on December 9, 1994." Mr. P. Bufe agreed to represent L.A.C.A.C'S position on this matter before Council at the December 19th meeting. 5.STREET NAMING POLICY Mr. L. Bensason gave a brief verbal report in this regard advising that in 1995 the Department of Planning & Development will initiate a Street Naming Policy Report and that this Committee will have input. 6. L.A.C.A.C. INVENTORY STATUS The Committee members were provided with copies of Staff Report PD 94/124 concerning the Register and Inventory of Heritage Properties. Mr. Bensason reviewed the report with the Committee. The report contained some suggestions and Mr. Bensason requested that a sub-committee be put in place which would work with him on this and make recommendations to the whole Committee at the February meeting. Ms. S. Burke recommended that the Master Plan sub-committee should deal with this issue. Mr. P. Bufe put forward a recommendation that some of the suggestions be put in place immediately, which was voted on and lost. 7.1995 MEETING SCHEDULE The members were advised that the next regular meeting will take place on Friday January 13, 1995 at 12:00 noon in the Conestoga Room and that the final meeting schedule for 1995 will be distributed with these minutes along with a list of the names of all the members of the Committee. 8. NEW MEMBERS ORIENTATION AND INFORMATION MEETING Mr. L. Bensason agreed to present an orientation meeting for the new members and any other members who wish to attend. He asked that they meet with him to determine a convenient time. It was generally agreed that an informal meeting of this Committee will take place on Monday January 9, 1995, commencing at 5:00 p.m., at City Hall and Mr. Bensason would arrange for a room. 9. PROPERTIES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR DESIGNATION Mr. L. Bensason and Mrs. P. Wagner introduced this item. They advised that they also want to prepare a manual on how to go about designating a property. They advised that work is presently being done on the designation for Kaufman Footwear. Mr. R. Coo advised of a letter received from A.C.O. in which they state that they would do an assessment of the Kaufman Footwear property. They request a $200.00 contribution to A.C.O. plus expenses. It was generally agreed that Mr. Coo proceed with an application to the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario to request an architectural assessment of Kaufman Footwear, 410 King Street West, with the cost to be paid from the 1995 budget. 10. L.A.C.A.C. BUDGET Councillor M. Wagner advised the Committee that business cards for the L.A.C.A.C. members will be LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMI1-FEE MINUTES NOVEMBER 4, 1994 - 61- CITY OF KITCFIENER ordered and paid from the 1994 budget. Further, he advised that he has requested that the unspent balance of the 1994 advertising account be added to the 1995 budget, as this account is to pay for advertising required for designating properties. Mr. T. Boutiliere advised that the K-W Home Builders Association has suggested the formation of a Heritage Trust be investigated. Mr. Badran suggested that other sources of income be investigated. 10.SUDDABY SCHOOL Councillor Wagner advised that he as received a letter from Mr. J. Clinckett, Architect, concerning L.A.C.A.C.'S recommendation to refuse the school boards request to replace ten additional windows at Suddaby School. Mr. Clinckett intends to attend the Council Meeting on December 19, 1994 to ask Council to overturn L.A.C.A.C.'S recommendation. Mr. P. Bufe volunteered to attend the Council Meeting to support L.A.C.A.C.'S recommendation. 12.VICTORIA PARK HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PLAN Mr. L. Bensason distributed a report in this regard which contained terms of reference for the consultant. Ms. S. Burke advised that she was not in agreement with the idea of their being two distinct sub- areas and it should be one study area. It was agreed that Mr. Bensason and Ms. Burke develop a suitable wording before the January meeting. A general discussion took place and it was agreed that this matter would come back at the January meeting. 13.1682 HIGHLAND ROAD WEST Mrs. P. Wagner introduced this item which had been suggested to her by Councillor C. Weylie. She advised that the building is located on the Knechtel property where Glasgow Street meets Highland Road. She stated that the tenant has been asked to vacate the property which is in disrepair. They believe it is a log home which has been covered over. Ms. B. Buchanan agreed to investigate the property and Mr. P. Bufe agreed to do a Registry Office search; both to report at the January meeting. 14. SUB-COMMITTEE STRUCTURE Councillor Wagner and Mr. L. Bensason, Ms. S. Burke and Mr. V. Tarbutt agreed to meet and make recommendations to be considered at the January meeting. 15. WALPERTERRACE HOTEL Mr. L. Bensason provided the members with a copy of the letter sent to Trans-Canada Signs concerning proposed signage for the Walper Terrace Hotel; as the Best Western has changed their signage. He advised that this matter would be brought forward at a future meeting. 16. NEW BUSINESS It was suggested by Councillor Jake Smola that at a future meeting of this Committee, the idea of a nominating committee for membership on L.A.C.A.C. be established. It was suggested by Councillor Wagner that existing members who wish should automatically be re-appointed. 17. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee will be held on LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMI1-FEE MINUTES NOVEMBER 4, 1994 CITY OF KITCFIENER Friday January 13, 1995 at 12 noon, in the Conestoga Room. 18. ADJOURNMENT On motion the meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.. Dianne Gilchrist Committee Secretary