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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLACAC - 1995-08-04LACAC\1995-08-04 LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES AUGUST 4, 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, Councillor Jake Smola, Mr. E. Bow, Ms. B. Buchanan, Mr. P. Bufe, Ms. S. Burke, Mr. R. Coo, Ms. E. Esenberg, Mr. V. Tarbutt, Mrs. P. Wagner, Ms. D. Westman and Mr. M. De Groot. Others Present: Mr. T. Boutilier and Ms. D.H. Gilchrist. 1. MINUTES Mrs. P. Wagner requested that the minutes be amended with respect to the Pioneer Tower West discussions, last paragraph, to show that she prepared the report which was passed onto Mr. L. Bensason. On motion by Ms. E. Esenberg, It was resolved: That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee, of July 14, 1995, as mailed to the members and amended, be accepted. CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS a) Councillor M. Wagner thanked Mr. R. Coo for assisting with the K.P.L.'s Take A Hike program. b) Councillor M. Wagner advised of a seminar being offered by the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation on Saturday October 21, 1995, called "Beyond Survival; Heritage Partnerships For Success". The seminar will be held at the K.P.L. Main Branch. c) Councillor M. Wagner advised that the Walper Pub signs have been installed. PIONEER TOWER WEST - PLAN OF SUBDIVISION Mr. P. Puopolo was in attendance on behalf of the owners, 346874 Ontario Ltd., with regard to their draft plan of subdivision in the Pioneer Tower West area. Ms. S. Burke gave a brief verbal review of the research done to date and advised that more research needs to be done to make a connection with one of the founding families. Councillor T. Galloway questioned how the Committee could deal with this subdivision separately from the whole area if it is interested in a Heritage Conservation District in this area. He raised questions about the natural heritage of the area and the vista; hoping that the vista would be maintained. Mr. Puopolo advised that he was prepared to work with staff in determining vista's and road patterns. He agreed with Councillor Galloway in looking at the area as a whole and at the vista. Mrs. P. Wagner suggested taking the buildings in with the Grand River Conservation Authority Trails and making them part of the trail system. Mr. Puopolo advised that he was open to some kind of design to include these buildings as part of the park. A discussion took place on the possibility of not having building lots created along the ridge. Mr. T. Boutilier gave an example of "l-sided" development. He suggested that the developer would prefer "2-sided" development as these lots would be premium lots. Mr. Boutilier suggested that the City needs to find a compensation mechanism for the owner if it wants to keep the buildings. Councillor M. Wagner requested that the historical research be completed in time for the Committee's next meeting. LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMI'n'EE MINUTES AUGUST 4, 1995 - 40- CITY OF KITCHENER 4. REQUEST TO ALTER - 811 BLEAMS ROAD (J. STECKLE HERITAGE HOMESTEAD) Mr. J. Clinckett, Architect was in attendance to represent the request of the owners to alter the designated property at 811 Bleams Road by adding an exit stairway on the main barn. Mr. Clinckett displayed a plan showing the proposed stairway and explained the reasons for the stairway. The Committee was also in receipt of a letter from Jean Steckle dated July 27, 1995 in this regard, which also included an invitation to the Committee to hold its October meeting at the Homestead. On motion by Councillor T. Galloway, it was resolved: "That we approve the request of the owner to alter the designated property known municipally as 811 Bleams Road (J. Steckle Heritage Homestead) by constructing a stairway exiting the main barn in accordance with the drawings prepared by John Clinckett, Architect, Project No. 9516, dated 95 07 20." Councillor M. Wagner advised that he would contact Ms. J. Steckle and accept her invitation to hold the October 13, 1995 meeting at the Steckle Heritage Homestead. Councillor Wagner also advised that the September meeting is to be changed to Friday September 15, 1995. 5. UPDATES a) Mr. T. Boutilier advised that Nickolas Hill has been awarded the contract to prepare the Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District Plan. b) The photographic recording of 19 Durham Street has been completed and the demolition is eminent. c) Mrs. P. Wagner gave a brief update on the Registry Building at 122 Frederick Street advising that the lead paint is being removed and the asbestos and that the landscaping is being looked after. 6. 410 KING STREET WEST - KAUFMAN FOOTWEAR Councillor M. Wagner advised that all the out buildings at Kaufman Footwear, 410 King Street West, have been demolished. Councillor Wagner requested that the sub-committee, composed of Robert Coo, Pat Wagner, Sue Burke, Vern Tarbutt and himself meet at the conclusion of this meeting. Councillor Wagner advised that Mr. P. Britton has requested a meeting with the L.A.C.A.C. Sub-committee the following week. 7. 191 KING STREET WEST (NATIONAL TRUST) - REQUEST TO ALTER Mr. P. Bufe reported on behalf of the Sub-committee, that a simple solution would be to provide two benches on the sidewalk in front of the window. He advised that National Trust is agreeable to this solution. Mr. Bufe agreed to discuss the matter with the Parks and Recreation Department. 8. 11 AHRENS STREET WEST - ALTERATION Mr. Boutilier advised that the owners have removed and replaced the front porch at 11 Ahrens Street West. They did not apply for a building permit before starting the work but they have since applied and a building permit has been issued. Ms. B. Buchanan stated that she had thought the by-law provisions would not allow an unsympathetic addition. Mr. Boutilier responded that the porch was in bad condition and had to be replaced. Further he advised that restrictions in the by-law are for additions and not for replacement of existing features. LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMI'n'EE MINUTES AUGUST 4, 1995 - 41- CITY OF KITCHENER Councillor M. Wagner advised that he would meet with staff to review the by-law and put more bite into the restrictions. 9. DESIGNATION SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT Mrs. P. Wagner addressed the Committee advising of those properties which are a priority for designation, being Kaufman's, Tilt Drive, Pandora Avenue and Ahrens Street. She hoped that other designations would occur as a result of the work of the Evaluation Sub-committee. With regard to Kaufman's, Mrs. Wagner advised that a title search is still required. She also questioned whether the historical information should be about the factory only or should include the history of the family within the City of Kitchener. Mr. M. De Groot volunteered to assist with research on Kaufman's. 10. REGIONAL OWNED HERITAGE PROPERTIES Mr. T. Boutilier advised that he has the evaluation forms and photographs from Mr. Bensason and questioned how the Committee wanted to proceed. He questioned whether this information should be provided to the Evaluation Sub-committee for their consideration before responding to the Region. Mr. Boutilier further advised that all the properties except 2056 Ottawa Street South are significant and many of them, particularly the Queen Street properties, will be in the Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District. It was generally agreed that Mr. L. Bensason be directed to send a letter to the Region advised that these properties are part of the evaluation work presently being undertaken by L.A.C.A.C. and asking if L.A.C.A.C. could respond by year end. 11. 1404 DOON VILLAGE ROAD - REQUEST TO BUILDING Mr. S. Hood was in attendance to represent his request to build a single family home at 1404 Doon Village Road which is located in the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District. Plans of the home were displayed for the Committee's benefit. Mr. T. Boutilier explained the approval procedure under the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District plan for the Committee's benefit. Mrs. P. Wagner suggested that a sub-committee be formed to work with the owner. Mr. Hood advised that the plans would change slightly due to the requirements of the Grand River Conservation Authority. He advised that he would be willing to negotiate the colours of the house with the Committee as long as they would blend in with the houses on either side. On motion by Councillor T. Galloway it was resolved: "That a Sub-committee of L.A.C.A.C. along with representatives of S.P.U.D. review the application of Mr. S. Hood to construct a home at 1404 Doon Village Road and negotiate any areas of concern and report to City Council at it's meeting of August 21, 1995; and further That if there is any doubt or disagreement, the Sub-committee shall report to L.A.C.A.C. at it's September meeting." Ms. S. Burke requested that Mr. Hood provided samples of the materials proposed for the exterior of the home. Mr. P. Bufe, Ms. B. Buchanan and Ms. D. Westman volunteered for the Sub-committee. Mr. S. Hood was requested to provide revised drawings to the Sub-committee. 12. ADJOURNMENT On motion the meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m. LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMI'n'EE MINUTES AUGUST 4, 1995 CITY OF KITCHENER 13. NEXT MEETINGS The Committee is reminded that the September meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee has been rescheduled for Friday September 15, 1995, commencing at 11:45 a.m. The Committee is also reminded that the L.A.C.A.C. meeting to take place on Friday October 13, 1995 is proposed to be held at the J. Steckle Heritage Homestead at 811 Bleams Road, Kitchener. Dianne H. Gilchrist