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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLACAC - 1995-05-12LACAC\1995-05-12 LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES MAY 12, 1995 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 the following members present: Councillor T. Galloway, Mr. M. Badran, Mr. E. Bow, Ms. B. Buchanan, Mr. P. Bufe, Ms. S. Burke, Mr. R. Coo, Ms. P. Costigan, Ms. E. Essenbergs, Mr. W. Ristau, Ms. P. Wagner and Ms. D. Westman. Regrets: Councillor Jake Smola Others: Mr. L. Bensason, Mr. T. Boutilier, Mr. T. B. Stanley, Mr. R. MacNeill and Ms. D. H. Gilchrist. 1. CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS Councillor M. Wagner introduced Mr. R. MacNeill, who is a student planner working in the Planning Department on heritage issues. Councillor M. Wagner thanked Ms. S. Burke for the excellent lecture series which took place at the Joseph Schneider Haus Museum this past April. Councillor M. Wagner pointed out the letter, distributed to the members this date, from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, concerning the Peter Erb House located at Doon Heritage Crossroads. Councillor M. Wagner advised of a request from the KPL concerning their special session planned for this fall. The KPL is proposing a walking tour called "Take A Hike". The tour will follow a route from the library's main branch to Woodside Park. The library is requesting two volunteers from L.A.C.A.C. to help conduct the tours. Ms. D.Westman and Ms. P. Costigan volunteered to assist with the tours. 2. MINUTES On motion by Ms. S. Burke, It was resolved: "That the Minutes of the regular meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee of April 7, 1995, as mailed to the members, be amended, on page 18 item 5 (b) to show that L.A.C.A.C. did not agree to change the road. On motion by Mr. E. Bow, It was resolved "That the Minutes of the regular meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee of April 7, 1995, as mailed to the members and amended be approved. 3. UP-DATES A) Harvey J. Graber Transformer Station Councillor M. Wagner gave a brief history on the process to date on the designation of the Harvey Graber Transformer Station, for the benefit of the new members of the Committee. He advised that he had recently received a call from Mr. R. Charie of the Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro, advising that they have an interested party who want to build houses on this site. Ms. P. Wagner suggested several possible uses for this building and organizations who may be able to use the building. Councillor M. Wagner advised that it is Habitat for Humanity who are interested in developing the site. LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMI1-FEE MINUTES MAY 12, 1995 - 23- CITY OF KITCFIENER 3. UP-DATES - cont'd A) Harvey J. Graber Transformer Station It was generally agreed that this Committee would like Habitat for Humanity to consider using this building in their project. B) 18 Queen Street North Mr. L. Bensason advised that he had received an enquiry from a Real Estate agent who wants to demolish this building for a parking lot. It was noted, that this building had, at one time, been the head office for Economical Insurance Company. Mr. Bensason requested one or two volunteers from the Committee who would work with him to prepare preliminary reports, for the Committee's consideration, on applications received between meetings. Mr. M. Badran volunteered to assist Mr. Bensason in this regard. C) Sonneck House Mr. L. Bensason advised that he had received an inquiry about the possible demolition of this building. It was generally agreed that every attempt should be made to see that the building remains in its original state. D) National Trust - P.U.C. Building Mr. L. Bensason advised that he has had an inquiry from National Trust to put an awning over the main entry of the building. He suggested that the sub-committee, which worked on the previous signage, review this request with him. E) Pioneer Tower Area Mr. L. Bensason referred to the plan attached to the agenda, advising that it is a very preliminary draft plan for the Eastoa property and that an official subdivision application has not yet been submitted. He advised that the Planning Department staff has met with the owners along with Regional staff and staff of the Public Works Department. Mr. Bensason was asked for comments on the heritage significance of this area and has provided them with the available material. He requested that a sub-committee be established to develop more information. Ms. S. Burke responded that in order to obtain more information, it will be necessary to gain access to the buildings. Mr. Bensason advised that he thought that would be possible. Ms. Burke volunteered to assist Mr. Bensason in this regard. Mr. T. Boutilier advised that he will be meeting with Mr. P. Puopolo, the owner's planning consultant, who wants to know what would be required in a Heritage Impact Assessment. Mr. Boutilier stated that this area has been considered for a Heritage District Plan but has been put aside. Now development is proceeding and the urgency has returned. He advised that this Committee needs to provide the historic merits of the area and then the planner can prepare the impact assessment. Mrs. P. Wagner advised that this matter was discussed at the Regional Heritage Advisory Committee. It was noted that a scenic view study should be done in this area. LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMI1-FEE MINUTES MAY IQ, 1995 - ~4- CITY OF KITCFIENER UP-DATES - cont'd E) Pioneer Tower Area Mr. T. B. Stanley advised the Committee that the Municipal Plan is going to Regional Council for final approval on May 25, 1995. The developers in this area have filed letters with the Regional Clerk which would send the Municipal Plan, and specifically the Heritage Policies, to the Ontario Municipal Board. Mr. Stanley then explained the difference between a deferral and referral. He advised that staff are recommending a deferral to City Council if it appears as though discussions would be possible. If the matter is referred to the Ontario Municipal Board it could take up to a year for a full Board hearing. Councillor T. Galloway expressed his concern about the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing because the decision is then taken out of the hands of the City. If the matter is deferred, then it is possible to negotiate a settlement and the policies will be put back into the plan. F) 19 Durham Street Mr. L. Bensason referred to the material attached to the agenda concerning 19 Durham Street. He requested the names of individuals or companies who would be interested in the salvaged material. Further, Mr. Bensason requested the Committee's direction in recording the building, questioning whether photographs would be adequate or whether measured drawings would be required. He suggested that good photographs may be all that is required. Mr. M. Badran was asked to contact a couple of photographers to determine the cost to photograph the building. Ms. P. Wagner suggested that Mr. R. Rowel be permitted to submit a quote and that the A.C.O. be contacted. G) 39 Doon Valley Drive Mr. L. Bensason briefly reviewed the situation with respect to the owners desire to remove a tree from the property and the fact that the trees are mentioned in the reasons for designation for this property. He stated that the City's Arborist has inspected the tree and does not think it needs to be removed. Staff are not sure if the tree is on City property or on the property at 39 Doon Valley Drive. H) Grand River South Community Plan Mr. Bensason advised that a Technical Review Committee has been established to review the Estate Residential Zoning in the Grand River South Community. One of the properties included in this area is the Simms Estate. The Technical Review Committee requested that a member of L.A.C.A.C. participate in the review. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday May 31, 1995, from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.. Ms. P. Costigan volunteered with Ms. B. Buchanan to be the alternate. LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMI1-FEE MINUTES MAY IQ, 1995 - ~5- CITY OF KITCFIENER STECKLE HERITAGE HOMESTEAD - BY-LAW REVIEW Mr. L. Bensason explained the need for the By-law review. be deferred until January 1996. It was generally agreed that this matter PD95/46 DESIGNATED HERITAGE PROPERTY ALTERATION APPLICATIONS & DESIGNATED PROPERTY GRANT APPLICATIONS - 181 Park Street and 163 Joseph Street The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. L. Bensason, dated May 3, 1995, advising of the Designated Property Grant Applications and Designated Heritage Property Alteration Applications received from the owners of 181 Park Street and 163 Joseph Street. A general discussion took place over how the grant applications received in any year should be processed, and whether a priority of considerations should be established. Mr. Bensason questioned whether the applications should be prioritized according to structural need or order of receipt or on the basis of some other priority. It was generally agreed that the structural condition of the building should be considered as a guideline; however, the Committee wishes to make ad hoc decisions each year as it is determined how much funding will be received from the province and how many applications will be received. Concerning the staff report PD95/46, the Committee reviewed the material and recommendations contained in the report. On motion by Ms. E. Essenberg, it was resolved: "That a Designated Property Grant under the Preserving Ontario's Architecture Program for 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $3,000.00 be approved, in principle, for 181 Park Street and the grant be used to fund the rebuilding of the roof returns and reshingling in new cedar, stripping the balcony roof and reshingling in new cedar, selective refurbishing of balcony railings including the replacement of four turned posts, stripping and resheathing the flat roof including flashing on the perimeter, repairing gable decoration, replacing decayed facia under the eaves trough and stripping the gable wall and reshingling with new cedar shingles, as outlined in the owner's application dated January 10, 1995; and That no action be taken on the request of the owner to fund the installation of new eaves troughs; and further That this approval be conditional upon the Province confirming its funding commitment, all reconstructed features being identical in all respects to the originals and all receipts/invoices being submitted to the Clerk's Division by April 30, 1996." On motion by Ms. E. Essenberg, 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 181 Park Street, Kitchener, as outlined in his Designated Heritage Property Alteration Application dated April 27, 1995, as considered by the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee on May 12, 1995." On motion by Mr. W. Ristau, LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMI1-FEE MINUTES MAY 19, 1995 - 96- CITY OF KITCFIENER it was resolved: "That a Designated Property Grant under the Preserving Ontario's Architecture Program for 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $3,000.00 be approved, in principle, for 163 Joseph Street, and the grant be used to fund the replacement of two facia boards on the upper south gable, one facia board on the south porch gable, and one facia board on the upper east gable, to rebuild the rear porch railings including spindles, to rebuild the front porch railings including spindles, and to rebuild the front porch floor, as outlined in the owner's application dated March 30, 1995; and That no action be taken on the request of the owner to install shingle moulding on the south gable or for the painting; and further That this approval be conditional upon the Province confirming its funding commitment, all reconstructed features being identical in all respects to existing originals and all receipts/invoices being submitted to the Clerk's Division by April 30, 1996." On motion by Mr. W. Ristau, 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 163 Joseph Street, Kitchener, as outlined in his Designated Heritage Property Alteration Application, dated May 12, 1995 and considered by the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee on May 12, 1995." 6. MARGARET AVENUE SCHOOL The Committee was in receipt of a report from Mr. L. Bensason, dated May 4, 1995, outlining the work of the sub-committee investigating the designation of Margaret Avenue Public School. Ms. P. Costigan circulated a history of the property along with a copy of the city crest. She questioned whether the Committee wished to insist that the door be included in the special features for the designation. Ms. Costigan advised of the opinion of the sub-committee that the door should be included in the designation. She questioned whether the Committee wanted to proceed with the designation of this property if the School Board does not agree with the inclusion of the door. Mr. P. Bufe suggested that both the door with the transom and side lights and the copper underneath the windows be included in the special features of the designation so that they will be grant eligible. It was generally agreed that the sub-committee should advised the Board's Management Committee that they want the door, transom, side lights and the copper under the windows included in the designation. If this is not acceptable to the Board, then designation should not proceed at this time. The sub-committee advised that they would be addressing the Management Committee of the Board in this regard on June 5, 1995. 7. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMI1-FEE MINUTES MAY IQ, 1995 - ~7- CITY OF KITCFIENER A) Inventory Mr. L. Bensason advised that there are still some packages which have not been returned from the last time the inventory was conducted. He requested that they be completed and returned by the June 2, 1995 meeting. New packages will be distributed at the June 2nd meeting to be completed by the July 14th meeting. B) Policies & Procedures Mr. L. Bensason advised that the Policies & Procedures sub-committee have designed a work program for a summer student. The work would involve having the student spend the first two months organizing the inventory on a data base and the rest of the time reviewing the Staging of Development Report to identify heritage resources in future plans of subdivisions. Mr. Bensason advised that it is questionable if there is computer space available in the Planning Department for this student and he would need to find a space for the student's work station. Ms. S. Burke advised that she would be contacting the chairs of the sub- committee's to review the goals in the L.A.C.A.C. Strategic Plan. C) Designation It was agreed that the sub-committee would concentrate on the following properties for designation: Kaufmans, Forsyth Building, 393 Tilt Drive, Margaret Avenue Public School, 45 Walter Street, First Mennonite Cemetery, 21 Ellen Street West, and 11-15 Pandora Avenue North and that those people working on these buildings prepare a brief architectural/historic report for the June 2nd meeting which will be sent to the property owners. NEW BUSINESS Ms. P. Wagner advised that as part of the Victoria Park 100th Birthday Celebrations, Ms. L. O'Krafka has approached the owners of 6 designated properties for a house tour. They are looking for L.A.C.A.C.'s support to conduct the tours. Ms. E. Essenberg, Mr. E. Bow, and Mr. W. Ristau volunteered to assist in this regard. Mr. L. Bensason advised that, because of the Mayor's Task Force, pressure has been put on getting an easement agreement for Saint Jerome's. He will be working with Saint Jerome's and the Legal Division to work on the easement. He advised that he will report to this Committee when the easement agreement has been prepared and L.A.C.A.C. will have to put forward a recommendation to City Council. Mr. L. Bensason advised that Council approved the by-law to establish the area for the Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District and approved the Alteration Application. ADJOURNMENT On motion the meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m. Dianne H. Gilchrist