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Heritage Kitchener
Committee Minutes
April 4, 2023, 4:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
City of Kitchener
200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Present: Councillor D. Chapman
Councillor C. Michaud
D. Vongphakdy, Member
P. Ciuciura, Member
S. Eckel-Braun, Member
D. Rosskopf, Member
B. Casey, Member
N. Pikulski, Member
A. Portengen, Member
Staff: G. Stevenson, Manager, Development Review
E. Schneider, Senior Planner
J. Vieira, Heritage Planner
M. Blake, Committee Administrator
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1. Commencement
The Heritage Kitchener Committee held a meeting this date commencing at 4:00
p.m.
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no conflicts declared.
3. Discussion Items
3.1 Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-V-002, 17 Ahrens Street West,
Demolition and Reconstruction of Porch, Replacement of Front Door and
Two Windows, DSD-2023-134
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The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2023-
134, dated March 14, 2023, recommending approval of Heritage Permit
Application (HPA) HPA-2023-V-002 to permit the demolition and reconstruction
of the front porch as well as the replacement of the front door and two main-floor
front windows for the property municipally addressed as 17 Ahrens Street West.
J. Vieira presented an overview of the staff report, noting the proposed work will
not negatively impact the cultural heritage value or interest of the property or the
surrounding area. G. Stevenson, Interim Director of Planning was also in
attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.
A. Joncas, property owner was in attendance to respond to questions from the
Committee as well.
On motion by D. Vongphakdy
it was resolved:
"That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit
Application HPA-2023-V-002 to permit the demolition and reconstruction
of the front porch as well as the replacement of the front door and two
main-floor front windows for the property municipally addressed as 17
Ahrens Street West, be approved, as outlined in Development Services
Department report DSD-2023-134, in accordance with the supplementary
information submitted with the application and subject to the following
conditions:
1. That a material sample board be submitted to Heritage Planning staff
for review prior to the issuance of a building permit; and,
2. That final building permit drawings be reviewed, and heritage
clearance provided by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of a
building permit."
Carried unanimously
3.2 Notice of Intention to Designate 369 Frederick Street Under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2023-116
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2023-
116, dated March 8, 2023 recommending Notice of Intention to Designate 369
Frederick Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, under Part IV of
the Ontario Heritage Act.
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J. Vieira, Heritage Planner presented an overview of the staff report. G.
Stevenson and E. Schneider, Senior Planner were also in attendance.
In response to questions from the Committee, Staff noted the Notice of Intention
to designate was implemented as a condition of approval for the site plan
application.
In response to further questions, E. Schneider stated the corresponding site plan
application has been conditionally approved. E. Schneider noted the application
proposes a four-storey addition located adjacent to the existing building, to
provide long term care homes.
It was noted any recommendation arising from this matter would be considered
at Council on April 17, 2023.
On motion by Councillor D. Chapman
it was resolved:
"That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be
directed to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property
municipally addressed as 369 Frederick Street as being of cultural
heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services
Department report DSD-2023-116."
Carried
3.3 Status Updates - Heritage Best Practices Update and 2023 Priorities,
Heritage Impact Assessment Follow-ups
J. Vieira requested updates from the Committee regarding the progress of their
property assessments. Staff collected each Committee members evaluation
packages for review.
The Committee provided feedback to Staff regarding the assessment process
outlined in the Work Plan, suggesting a change in format of the evaluation forms
required to be completed.
In response to questions from the Committee, J. Vieira noted additional
properties will be circulated to members of the Committee for their assessment in
June.
4. Information Items
4.1 Memo: Kitchener Great Places Awards 2023, DSD-2023-142
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4.2 Heritage Permit Application Tracking Sheet
5. Adjournment
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
Mariah Blake
Committee Administrator
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