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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLACAC - 1994-10-07LACAC\1994-10-07 LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OCTOBER 7, 1994 CITY OF KITCHENER The Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee met this date, under the Chairmanship of Councillor M. Wagner, commencing at 1:00 p.m. with the following members present: Mr. E. Bow, Ms. B. Buchanan, Mr. P. Bufe, Ms. S. Burke, Mr. R. Coo, Ms. E. Essenbergs, Ms. J. Kramer, Mrs. G. Stoner, Mrs. P. Wagner, and Ms. M. Welsh. Others present: Messrs. T.B. Stanley, L. Bensason and Mrs. D. Gilchrist. 1. MINUTES On a motion by Mrs. G. Stoner It was resolved: That the Minutes of the regular meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee, of September 9 1994, as mailed to the members, be amended, with respect to 314 Old Chicopee Road, to show her displeasure with the outcome of the situation. On a motion by Mr. R. Koo it was resolved: That the Minutes of the regular meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee, of September 9 1994, as amended, be approved. 2.J. STECKLE HERITAGE HOMESTEAD The Committee was in receipt of a letter from Dr. J. Steckle, dated September 20, 1994, requesting the Committees endorsement of proposed wall reinforcement for the main barn and forge barn, the Committees endorsement of the J. Steckle Heritage Homestead Study and support to approach the Regional Heritage Foundation and Jobs Ontario Community Action for funding. This letter was accompanied by a letter and plans from Argue & Associates, dated September 19 1994, concerning the reinforcement of the walls in the main barn and the forge barn. A discussion took place in this regard. Mr. L. Bensason recommended that a sub-committee be formed to work with Dr. Steckle in using the Study as a guide to provide greater detail and clarity to the reasons for designation. On Motion by Mr. P. Bufe it was resolved: "That, pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritaqe Act, we approve the request of the owner to alter the designated property known municipally as 811 Bleams Road (Steckle Heritage Homestead) by reinforcing the walls of the main barn and the forge barn as outlined in the letter and plans from Larry W. Argue, P.Eng., Argue & Associates, dated September 19, 1994; and That we endorse, in principal, the J. Steckle Heritage Homestead Study, prepared by Andre Scheinman, Heritage Preservation Consultant, dated June 20 1994, on the understanding that the owner will obtain this Council's approval for each specific project, as it is undertaken; and That we support the efforts of the J. Steckle Heritage Homestead to obtain funding for this project from the Regional Heritage Foundation and Jobs Ontario Community Action; and further That a sub-committee of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee be struck to work with Dr. Steckle in using the J. Steckle Heritage Homestead Study as a guide to provide greater detail and clarity to the reasons for designation for 811-831 Bleams Road." LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMM/TTEE M/NUTES OCTOBER 7, 1994 - 59- CITY OF KITCI:IENER 3.CHAIRMANS REMARKS Councillor M. Wagner spoke of the Demolition Control By-law recently approved by Council advising that three members of Council voted against the By-law. Further, he advised that the existing By-law remains in place. The new By-law really deals with procedure and allows for greater flexibility. The By-law also builds heritage into the procedure, which is not in the original By-law. This By-law is intended to deal with present existing derelict buildings. It was Councillor Wagners opinion is that what the City really needs is good property standards so that buildings don't become derelict. There was a request by members of the Committee to see a list of fifty buildings in need of demolition, as referred to by Planning staff. 4. DELEGATION - 410 KING STREET WEST (KAUFMAN FOOTWEAR) Messrs. P. Britton, McNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning Ltd. and Mr. R. Farwell, The Walter Fedy Partnership were in attendance to advise the Committee of the need to demolish certain buildings on the Kaufman Footwear site at 410 King Street West, in order to replace the Hydro Transformer. It has become mandatory to replace the transformer in the immediate future. Because of L.A.C.A.C.'s previous involvment with this site and because of promises previously made by the owner, they advised that they were here today to give an explanation of the situation. The Committee members were provided with a background report on the property prepared by McNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning Ltd. Messrs. Farwell and Britton made their presentation, revolving around the need to demolish the buildings fronting on Victoria Street. After the presentation, Messrs. Britton and Farwell left the meeting. A lengthy discussion among the Committee members then took place involving the merits of each of the buildings and building additions on the site. On motion by Mr. E. Bow it was resolved: That Kaufman Footwear Ltd. be requested to take a second close financial and engineering look at the relocation of the hydro transformer with an eye to the retention of part of the buildings fronting on Victoria Street; and That a decision in this regard be relayed, in person, directly to the L.A.C.A.C. sub-committee composed of Mr. E. Bow, Mrs. P. Wagner, Mr. V. Tarbutt, Ms. S. Burke and Mr. R. Coo; and That if there is to be a demolition of all or part of the buildings fronting on Victoria Street, the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee will agree, only on the understanding that Kaufman Footwear Ltd. agrees to the designation of the buildings fronting on King Street; subject to the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee and Kaufman Footwear Ltd. arriving at mutually agreeable criteria for designations; and further That, should any or all of the buildings fronting on Victoria Street be demolished the Local Archetectural Conservation Advisory Committee be permitted to document these buildings prior to them being demolished. 5. L.A.C.A.C. STRATEGIC PLAN The Committee was in receipt of a chart called "Strategic Priorities By Key Activity Area (1994-1998)." Mr. L. Bensason introduced this matter. He reviewed the Stategic Priorities listed on the chart and pointed out the changes made since last discussed with the Committee. The Committee then reviewed the list of 1994 Strategic Priorities. Mr. Bensason requested that each of the sub- committee chairpersons review the list and report back at the next meeting. With respect to a LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMM/TTEE M/NUTES OCTOBER 7, 1994 - 53- CITY OF KITCI:IENER 5. L.A.C.A.C. STRATEGIC PLAN - cont'd designation sub-committee, Ms. S. Burke suggested that Mrs. P. Wagner take on the Chairmanship of that sub-committee. Any volunteers for this sub-committee were asked to contact either Mrs. P. Wagner or Mr. L. Bensason. With respect to a request to alter form, Ms. S. Burke suggested that staff prepare a draft form for the Committee's consideration. Concerning the property evaluations, staff advised that there are approximately thirty-five more properties to be evaluated. Councillor Mr. Wagner left the meeting at this time. 6.1314 DOON VILLAGE ROAD Mr. L. Bensason gave a verbal report concerning a written request received to alter the property at 1314 Doon Village Road, which is located in the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District. The building is a Class B building in the plan. It is a side-split style home built in approximately 1959. The request is to replace windows and a door, which are boarded up, and to repair and reshingle the roof. The building does not have much heritage value, in Mr. Bensason's opinion. On a motion by Mr. P. Bufe it was resolved: "That, pursuant to Sections 42 and 43 of the Ontario Heritaqe Act, we approve the request of Ms. M. Brunn to alter the property municipally known as 1314 Doon Village Road, a property located in the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District, by replacing the windows and door and repairing and reshingling the house roof, as outlined in her letter dated October 7 1994, and as authorized by the owner." Councillor M. Wagner returned to the meeting at this time. 7.30 FRANCIS STREET SOUTH The Committee was in receipt of a memo from Mr. W. Pearce, Building Inspector, dated September 20, 1994, advising of his opinion on the state of the building at 30 Francis Street South. Mr. L. Bensason advised of his visit to the property and the poor appearance of the inside of the building. He advised of his opinion that the building was not worthy of designation. The Committee was generally of the opinion that the building was worthy of designation, as the additions showed the evolution of the Company's use of the building and it is located in its original location right next to the industry. On motion by Ms. S. Burke it was resolved: That, we agreed, in principal, to designate, under the Ontario Heritage Act, the property municipally known as 30 Francis Street South, with a report containing the reasons for designation and the specific features of the designation to be considered by the Local Archectural Conservation Advisory Committee at its meeting of November 4 1994. Mr. L. Bensason advised that the owners can demand a demolition permit before L.A.C.A.C's next meeting. 8. PLANS OF SUBDIVISION - PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF HERITAGE RESOURCES The Committee members were provided with copies of a draft report prepared by Mr. L. Bensason, dated October 3 1994, containing recommendations and background regarding a process to ensure that plans of subdivision provide for the conservation and protection of heritage resources. He advised LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMM/TTEE M/NUTES OCTOBER 7, 1994 - 54- CITY OF KITCI:IENER that this report would be presented to Planning & Economic Development Committee on October 17 1994, for information and then distributed for comment. 9.1610 WESTMOUNT ROAD EAST Mr. T. B. Stanley, Assistant General Manager, Planning & Development, gave a brief verbal report on the planning taking place in the area of 1610 Westmound Road East. He advised of his opinion that it would probably be ten years before there is a plan of subdivision in this area. 10.SUDDABY SCHOOL WINDOW REPLACEMENT A sub-committee composed of Mr. P. Bufe and Ms. B. Buchanan was established to work with the owners on the replacement of windows at Suddaby School. 11.NEXT MEETING The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee will take place on Friday November 4, 1994 in the Conestoga Room at 12 noon. 12.ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.. Dianne Gilchrist Committee Secretary