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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLACAC - 1996-09-13LACAC\1996-09-13 LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 13, 1996 CITY OF KITCHENER The Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee met this date, under the Chairmanship of Councillor M. Wagner, commencing at 12:10 p.m., with the following members present: Councillor T. Galloway, Councillor Jake Smola, Ms. S. Burke, Ms. P. Costigan, Ms. S. Campbell, Ms. D. Westman, Mr. E. Bow, Mr. R. Coo and Mr. M. de Groot. Regrets: Ms. B. Buchanan and Councillor B. Vrbanovic. Others Present: Mr. L. Bensason, Mr. T. Boutilier and Ms. D. Gilchrist. 1. CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS Councillor M. Wagner spoke of the workshop sponsored by the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation, to be held at the Kitchener Public Library on Saturday October 26, 1996. He stated that last year the City paid the registration fee for L.A.C.A.C. members and some members didn't attend. This year, Councillor Wagner advised, the members would have to pay their own registration fee up front, to be reimbursed by the City if they did attend. Councillor Wagner advised that the Library Foundation will conducting a tour of heritage homes on October 5, 1996. They are looking for volunteers to quara these homes during the tour. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Sherry Erb at 743-0271. Councillor Wagner asked the members to review the information about other workshops coming up, which had been distributed by the secretary. Councillor Wagner then spoke about Epton Industries advising that although the property is not designated, it is on the Heritage Inventory. He advised that, whatever happens, he thinks the pump house should be retained. He advised that he and other members of Council will, when the time comes, encourage the owners to keep the pump house. 2. 381 PIONEER TOWER ROAD - HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT Mr. L. Bensason introduced this item advising that Mr. N. Hill has prepared the heritage impact assessment for 381 Pioneer Tower Road and the members have received the preliminary assessment in the agenda package. What is being requested of the Committee today is feedback on the assessment, which will be come part of the Planning Department's position on the assessment. Mr. N. Hill then addressed the Committee starting with a few slides to show the property. He advised that the barn foundation was constructed in approximately 1830 and the top of the barn was constructed in approximately 1910. The farmhouse, constructed c. 1830, was built by David Shirk and is a fine example of the Mennonite Georgian style. The bankbarn has an unusual overshot four bay barn and there is a spring house on the property constructed c. 1830. Mr. N. Hill then displayed some drawings and plans showing the buildings, development options and the heritage significant areas. Mr. Hill then recommend, with some modification, option no. 1. He advised that this option would allow the flow of Vista Ridge, from the adjacent development into this property, which would divide the northerly windbreak from the rest of the property. Mr. Hill then referred to page 15 & 16 of the heritage impact assessment, containing the recommendations and priorities, which he reviewed with the Committee. He advised that the owners are looking for a measure of support for what has been done thus far. Councillor T. Galloway advised that he was quite encouraged by the study and by the actions of the owners. A brief discussion took place on whether the property should be included in the heritage conservation district and on the conversion of the barn. Councillor M. Wagner stated that the Committee has to decide whether this property should be designated under Part IV or Part V of the Act. Ms. S. Burke stated that, having been inside the building, there are parts of the interior which should be designated, such as the cook stoves and the bake oven. These are details which are quite rare and not found in the city. LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMI1-FEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 13, 1996 - 41 - CITY OF KITCHENER 2. 381 PIONEER TOWER ROAD - HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT - cont'd Mr. N. Hill responded that he agreed with Ms. Burke concerning the interior features; however, he thought a Part V designation would tie everything together along the ridge, including the neighbouring property. Further, the district would allow for controls over future development. Mr. L. Bensason suggested that a Part IV designation could be considered for the buildings and a Part V designation for the rest of the property. Councillor M. Wagner questioned whether a decision in this regard could wait until the next meeting. Mr. L. Bensason requested that something be done as soon as possible. He requested that a sub-committee be established. A sub-committee composed of Ms. S. Burke and Ms. D. Westman agreed to meet with Mr. L. Bensason the following week. Mr. T. Boutilier referred to the preferred option on page 20 of the report. He advised that he doubted that the trees could survive the development process. It is very onerous to protect trees from the development process and trying to protect trees in the front yard is very difficult. Mr. Boutilier advised that he is going to request the City's Chief Forester to evaluate the trees before things get started. A discussion then took place on the size of the heritage lot and its affordablity. Mr. L. Bensason then referred to the memorandum from Mr. P. Britton, dated September 5, 1996. He asked that, if the members have any comments to make in this regard, they be referred to Ms. D. Westman, Ms. S. Burke or himself, prior to the sub-committee meeting. Mr. N. Hill requested that the owners be involved in the sub-committee meetings and Councillor M. Wagner agreed that there would be a benefit; as this would help to facilitate reaching timely decisions. Mr. D. Heron of MacNaughton, Hermsen, Britton Clarkson was in the audience and was introduced to the members. 3. REQUEST TO ALTER - 31 TILT DRIVE The Committee was receipt of plans showing the proposed alteration to the property known municipally known as 31 Tilt Drive, located in the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District. Ms. N. Tilt was in attendance to represent the request. Mr. L. Bensason advised that he had visited the site the day before. He stated that the existing kitchen addition is to be demolished and the materials are to be used in the new addition. Councillor Jake Smola referred to the east elevation and a brief discussion took place on the membrane to be used for the flat roof. Ms. S. Burke requested that the existing kitchen wing be photographically documented and measured drawings be taken prior to being demolished. On motion by Councillor T. Galloway it was resolved: "That, pursuant to Section 43 of the Ontario Heritaqe Act, we approve the request of the owner to alter the property municipally known as 31 Tilt Drive, located in the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District, by demolishing the existing kitchen wing and replacing it with a new kitchen addition, in accordance with the plans considered by the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee on September 13, 1996; and further That a photographic record and measured drawings of the existing kitchen wing be prepared prior to demolition." Mr. L. Bensason advised that he would take the photographs and the contractor has already taken measurements of the footprint of the existing kitchen addition. LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMI1-FEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 13, 1996 - 42 - CITY OF KITCHENER PIONEER TOWER WEST Mr. L. Bensason spoke of the heritage names for streets in the proposed subdivisions in this area, which are being considered. Some of the names include: Joseph Shirk Place, William Langdon Drive, Pennisylvania Crescent or Court and Detteweiler Drive or Court. He advised that all names supplied and approved by the Region will be used. Mr. Bensason then referred to a map supplied to the Committee, stating that the area outlined in yellow is the proposed boundary for the heritage conservation district in the Pioneer Tower West area. Councillor T. Galloway then stated that the Pioneer Tower West area is coming together. The matter is going to Planning Committee on November 4, 1996; also, the OMB hearings will take place in January and the Board has set aside 6 weeks for these hearings. Mr. Bensason then referred to the map supplied to the Committee members and Councillor M. Wagner reminded the Committee that this study is to be done in house. A discussion then took place over whether or not the lands in public ownership would be included in the area of study. Mr. L. Bensason advised that he has been contacted by the federal government for a recommendation on a federal designation in this area and questioned whether it should be the same as the proposed heritage conservation district boundaries. He reminded the Committee members that a federal designation does not prevent alteration but only recognizes the significance of the area. He requested of the Committee their recommendation concerning the area to be studied for the heritage conservation district and a recommendation to be forwarded to the federal government concerning their designation. On motion by Mr. R. Coo it was resolved: "That, pursuant to Section 40 of the Ontario Heritaqe Act, R.S.O. 1990, the City Solicitor be directed to prepare a by-law to define the Pioneer Tower West area as an area to be examined for future designation as a heritage conservation district; and further That the area to be defined shall generally be as shown on the plan considered by the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee on September 13, 1996." On motion by Mr. R. Coo it was resolved: "That a copy of the by-law, defining the Pioneer Tower West area as an area to be examined for future designation as a heritage conservation district, pursuant to the Ontario Heritaqe Act, be forwarded to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada for their consideration and recommendation for a designation of national historic significance." COMMUNITY HERITAGE ONTARIO CONFERENCE Councillor M. Wagner advised that Community Heritage Ontario is looking for someone from Kitchener L.A.C.A.C. to be voted to their Board. If any of the members would be interested in such a position they were asked to contact Mr. Bensason or Councillor M. Wagner. Councillor M. Wagner advised that the Board meets every other month in Kleinberg. 22 COURTLAND AVENUE WEST Mr. L. Bensason advised that a sub-committee is required to review the property, currently vacant, at Queen, Courtland and David, municipally known as 22 Courtland Avenue West. Mr. Bensason advised that the owners are at the stage where a site plan has been submitted for approval, for two 14 storey apartment buildings. Mr. Bensason suggested that the sub-committee be composed of a L.A.C.A.C. member plus one or two members of the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District steering committee. Mr. R. Coo advised that he would be interested in volunteering for this sub-committee. LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMI1-FEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 13, 1996 - 43 - CITY OF KITCHENER EVALUATION SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT The Committee members were provided two lists of properties in the downtown area one of which is being recommended for addition to the Heritage Inventory. Ms. Burke advised that the evaluation sub-committee met for approximately 4 1/2 hours and processed over 100 buildings. On motion by Ms. S. Burke it was resolved: "That the following properties be added to the L.A.C.A.C. Heritage Inventory: 46 - 56 College Street, 10 Duke Street West, 30-32 Duke Street West, 56 Duke Street West, 2-22 Duke Street East, 15-29 Duke Street East (Former Post Office), 42 Francis Street North, 51 Francis Street North, 55 Francis Street North, 70 Francis Street North, 87-97 Victoria Street North, 64 Water Street North, 79-87 Water Street North, 11 Weber Street West, 79-81 Weber Street West, 59 Weber Street East, 61 Weber Street East, 83 Weber Street East, 103-107 Weber Street East (KRAMP Apartments), 64 King Street West (Scotia Bank), 55 King Street West (Canada Trust Centre), 83-99 King Street West, 103-117 King Street West, 144-150 Weber Street West (Weber Chambers), 33 Ontario Street North (Parking Garage), 48 Ontario Street North (Canadian Legion), 149-151 Ontario Street North, 4-30 King Street East (American Hotel Block), 53-61 King Street East, 137-145 King Street East, 243 King Street East, 270 King Street East, 51 Benton Street, 74 Frederick Street (Trinity United Church), 84 Frederick Street, 97 Frederick Street, 16-20 Queen Street North (Beneficial Canada Inc.), 49 Queen Street North (Courtyard of St. Peters Lutheran Church), 33 Queen Street South, 44-54 Queen Street South, 45 Queen Street South (Cafe Mozart), 53-55 Queen Street South, 58, Queen Street South, 68 Queen Street South, 47 Charles Street East, 82 Church Street, 88 Church Street, 92 Church Street, 104 Church Street, 110-112 Church Street, 142 Church Street, 22 Eby Street South, 40-42 Eby Street South, 53-55 Cedar Street South, 61 Madison Street South, Cenotaph (Corner of Frederick and Duke), Glockenspiel at Speaker's Corner (Corner Benton and King), and Oktoberfest Maypole (corner Charles and Benton). Ms. Burke then advised that the properties listed on the pink sheet were not inventoried and need to be reviewed to see if they should be left on the Heritage Inventory. RECORDING AREA Mr. L. Bensason advised that the recording packages for the last recording area for this year are available and are the second part of the Mount Hope/Huron Park Area. ADJOURNMENT On motion the meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m. Dianne H. Gilchrist