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Heritage Kitchener Committee Agenda Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers City of Kitchener 200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 People interested in participating in this meeting can register online using the delegation registration form at www.kitchener.ca/delegation or via email at delegation(a)kitchener.ca. Written comments received will be circulated prior to the meeting and will form part of the public record. The meeting live -stream and archived videos are available at www.kitchener.ca/watchnow. *Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. If you require assistance to take part in a city meeting or event, please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994.* Chair - J. Haalboom Vice -Chair - P. Ciuciura Pages 1. Commencement 2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof Members of Council and members of the City's local boards/committees are required to file a written statement when they have a conflict of interest. If a conflict is declared, please visit www. kitchener. ca/conflict to submit your written form. 3. Delegations Pursuant to Council's Procedural By-law, delegations are permitted to address the Committee for a maximum of five (5) minutes. 3.1 Item 4.1 - Barbara Barrie 3.2 Item 4.3 - Reema Masri, Masri O Architects and Chris Urchiyama, LHC Heritage 3.3 Item 4.4 - Vanessa Hicks, MHBC Planning 4. Discussion Items - Part 1 4.1 Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-V-023, 10M 4 1115 Doon Village Road, Replacement of 14 Wood Windows with Double Hung Windows, DSD -2023-447 4.2 Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-IV-027, 20 m 30 90-92 Queen Street South, Partial Demolition with Retention of Fagade and New Construction of a 44 -storey Residential Tower, DSD -2023- 480 4.3 Notice of Intention to Designate 149-151 10M 350 Ontario Street North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD -2023-478 4.4 Notice of Intention to Designate 628 New 10M 361 Dundee Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD -2023-482 5. Recess The Committee will recess for approximately 15 minutes and will reconvene to consider the balance of the agenda. 6. Discussion Items - Part 2 6.1 Notice of Intention to Designate the Front 5 m 374 Facade of 144-150 Kng Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD -2023-467 6.2 Notice of Intention to Designate 24 Courtland 5 m 388 Avenue East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD -2023-456 6.3 Notice of Intention to Designate 26 Courtland 5 m 399 Avenue East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD -2023-457 6.4 Notice of Intention to Designate 58 Queen 5 m 410 Street South under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD -2023-458 6.5 Notice of Intention to Designate 66 Queen 5 m 422 Street South under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD -2023-459 6.6 Notice of Intention to Designate 73 Young 5 m 435 Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD -2023-460 6.7 Notice of Intention to Designate 4 King Street 5 m 452 East/1 Queen Street North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD -2023-479 Page 2 of 579 6.8 Notice of Intention to Designate 2-22 Duke 5 m 464 Street East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD -2023-462 6.9 Notice of Intention to Designate 40 Chapel Hill 5 m 476 Drive under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD -2023-463 6.10 Notice of Intention to Designate 54-68 King 5 m 490 Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD -2023-464 6.11 Notice of Intention to Designate 67 King Street 5 m 504 East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD -2023-465 6.12 Notice of Intention to Designate 70 Francis 5 m 515 Street North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD -2023-466 6.13 Status Updates - Bill 23 Municipal Heritage 5 m Register Review 7. Information Items 7.1 City of Ktchener - 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and 20 Year Vision 528 The Compass Kitchener Committee is holding an all Advisory Committee Chair & Vice -Chair Gathering to introduce the City's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and new 20 -Year Vision. Attached is the documentation being reviewed. Meeting minutes from the gathering will be circulated once available. 7.2 Heritage Permit Application Tracking Sheet 579 8. Adjournment Marilyn Mills Committee Administrator Page 3 of 579 Staff Report r NJ :R Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: November 7, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Manager of Development Review, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Victoria Grohn, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7041 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 4 DATE OF REPORT: October 2, 2023 REPORT NO.: DSD -2023-447 SUBJECT: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-V-023 1115 Doon Village Road Replacement of Wood Windows RECOMMENDATION: That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-V-023 be approved to permit the replacement of 14 wood windows with double hung wood windows on the property municipally addressed as 1115 Doon Village Road, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to present the proposal to replace 14 wood windows with double hung wood windows on the property municipally addressed as 1115 Doon Village Road, as detailed in Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-V-023 (Attachment A). • The key findings of this report are that the proposed work will not negatively impact the cultural heritage value or interest of the property or surrounding area, as the original appearance of the windows will be maintained and is generally compliant with the policies and guidelines of the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District. • There are no financial implications associated with this report. • Community engagement included posting this report and associated agenda in advance of the meeting and consultation with the Heritage Kitchener committee. • This report supports the delivery of a core service. BACKGROUND: The Development Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA- 2023-V-023, which seeks to replace 14 existing wood windows with double hung wood *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 4 of 579 windows on the property municipally addressed as 1115 Doon Village Road, located within the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District (UDHCD). Figure 1: Location Map (1115 Doon Village Road) Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-V-023 is before the Heritage Kitchener committee because the subject property is identified as a Group `A' property in the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District Plan. In accordance with By-law 2009-089, delegating Council's approval for certain classes of alterations to Staff, delegated authority is permitted for Group `A' properties in heritage conservation districts after consultation with the Heritage Kitchener committee. REPORT: The subject property is located on the south side of Doon Village Road between Tilt Drive and Oregon Drive. It is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act and is classified as a Group `A' (historic building) property within the UDHCD Plan. Figure 2: Subject Property (1115 Doon Village Road, image source: Google Maps) Page 5 of 579 The UDHCD Plan notes that the dwelling was constructed in 1894 by David Cole, co- owner of the former Watson Woolen Mill, and the Plan identifies the bay window with bracketed roof and small entrance porch as attractive features of the property. Figure 3: Image of 1115 Doon Village Road from UHDCD Plan Proposed Work Replacement of Wood Windows The existing windows have deteriorated over time and the wood is rotting. The existing windows are painted shut, several are inoperable, and the owner has indicated that they are no longer able to remove the 60-65 year old aluminum storms. The policy in the UDHCD Plan which pertains to windows on Group `A' buildings states that original windows should be conserved and where missing, windows should be rebuilt to the original to complement those of the period. Figure 4: Images of Existing Windows Showing Deterioration Page 6 of 579 Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-V-023 seeks permission to replace 14 existing wood windows with double hung wood windows. While the details in the application note that the replacement windows will be aluminum clad wood windows, the property owner has since modified their application to propose the replacement of the existing wood windows with wood windows. The replacement windows will match the existing in terms of size, material, and profile and will fit into the existing window openings. The proposed new windows will be painted a natural white colour to complement the existing dwelling. An original window will be stored on site for future use should further window replacements be required. Figure 5: Proposed Wood Windows (no grilles) It should also be noted that the property owner has confirmed that the proposed double hung wood windows will not have grilles in order to match the existing profile of the current fenestration at 1115 Doon Village Road. Heritage Planning Comments In reviewing the merits of the application, Heritage Planning staff note the following: • The subject property municipally addressed as 1115 Doon Village Road is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act and located within the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District (UDHCD); • The subject property is identified as a Group `A' (historic building); • The UDHCD Plan contains the following policies related to windows on historic buildings: o Original windows should be conserved. Where missing, windows should be rebuilt to the original or to complement those of the period. ■ The existing windows have deteriorated over time and do not open properly. The proposal is to replace the existing wood windows with double hung wood windows to create greater energy efficiency and ease of operation while still maintaining the existing character of the Page 7 of 579 dwelling. The owner has advised that they will store an original window on site for any future repairs and/or replacements and that the replacement windows will not have grilles,- The rilles,The proposal is consistent with the Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Built Heritage Properties and with Parks Canada's The Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada; and The proposed alteration to replace the existing windows will not adversely impact the cultural heritage value or interest of the subject property, the Doon Village Road streetscape or the UDHCD as a whole. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Operating Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting. CONSULT — If applicable. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • Ontario Heritage Act REVIEWED BY: Rosa Bustamante, Director of Planning APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-V-023 Page 8 of 579 2023 Page 7 of 10 HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Planning Division - 200 King Street West, 6th Floor - P.O. Box 1118, Kitchener ON N2G 4G7 519-741-2426; plan ning@kitchener.ca STAFF USE ONLY Date Received: PART B: HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM plication Number: , H PA - 1. NATURE OF APPLICATION 19 Exterior Wi►' aCW5 ❑ Interior ❑ Signage ❑ Demolition ❑ New Construction ❑ Alteration ❑ Relocation 2. SUBJECT PROPERTY (/ / Municipal Address: I wa V i (._j -AAE- R CIS 'J\ Legal Description (if know): Building/Structure Type: Residential ❑ Commercial ❑ Industrial ❑ Institutional Heritage Designation: ❑ Part IV (Individual) 0 Part V (Heritage Conservation District) Is the property subject to a Heritage Easement or Agreement? --'Yes ❑ No 3 PROPERTY OWNER Name: -r-,sbOA Address: k ] -!S. City/Province/Postal C Phone: 6 19 Email: Cl X- 4. AGENT (if applicable) Name: I Company: Address: City/Province/Postal Code: Phone: Email: Working together • Growing thoughtfully • Building community Page 9 of 579 2023 5. WRITTEN DESCRIPTION 6. Page 8 of 10 Provide a written description of the project including any conservation methods proposed. Provide such detail as materials to be used, measurements, paint colours, decorative details, whether any original building fabric is to be removed or replaced, etc. Use additional pages as required. Please refer to the City of Kitchener Heritage Permit Application Submission Guidelines for further direction. REVIEW OF CITY OF KITCHENER HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Describe why it is necessary to undertake the proposed work: Conservation District Plan: v v v 1 V\ k l -e Describe how`Ifie proposal is consistent with Parks Canada's'Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (www.historicl)laces.ca/en/pages/standards-normes.asi)x): Ay-) CD\r-c CA i Ire a t W c V\rA CAs W 7. PROPOSED WORKS b tL� --C-' ' Al0 r - -E V--�CC)V-n 6dde. r) W'0 64LA I a) Expected start date: c4- IWoo Expected COMPietiDn date=ctl r b) Have you discussed this work with Heritage Planning Staff? M Yes ❑ NO e � - If yes, who did you speak ko?� 5 LX V k 4 C "UCS CA G r n c) Have you discussed this work with Building Division Staff? ❑ Yes R No - If yes, who did you speak to? d) Have you applied for a Building Permit for this work? ❑ Yes ZI No e) Other related Building or Planning applications Application number Working together • Growing thoughtfully • Building community k Cm f 9<< Au 4u k -o h12 ra e, -rr-cA I c p- � rx �� , -(--ems NOS Mac-+ � - -A n C I io 1 ► f 'Ve --� c Page 11 of 579 2023 8. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Page 9 of 10 The undersigned acknowledges that all of the statements contained in documents filed in support of this application shall be deemed part of this application. The undersigned acknowledges that receipt of this application by the City of Kitchener - Planning Division does not guarantee it to be a `complete' application. The undersigned acknowledges that the Council of the City of Kitchener shall determine whether the information submitted forms a complete application. Further review of the application will be undertaken and the owner or agent may be contacted to provide additional information and/or resolve any discrepancies or issues with the application as submitted. Once the application is deemed to be fully complete, the application will be processed and, if necessary, scheduled for the next available Heritage Kitchener committee and Council meeting. Submission of this application constitutes consent for authorized municipal staff to enter upon the subject property for the purpose of conducting site visits, including taking photographs, which are necessary for the evaluation of this application. The undersigned acknowledges that where an agent has been identified, the municipality is authorized but not required to contact this person in lieu of the owner and this person is authorized to act on behalf of the owner for all matters respecting the application. The undersigned agrees that the proposed work shall be done in accordance with this application and understands that the approval of this application under the Ontario Heritage Act shall not be a waiver of any of the provisions of any by-law of the City of Kitchener or legislation including but not limited to the requirements of the Building Code and the Zoning By-law. The undersigned acknowledges that in the event this application is approved, any departure from the conditions imposed by the Council of the City of Kitchener or from the plans or specifications approved by the Council of the City of Kitchener is prohibited and could result in a fine being imposed or imprisonment as provided for under the Ontario Heritage Act. Signature of Owner/Agent:d5clb i Date: Signature of Owner/Agent: Date: 9. AUTHORIZATION If this application is being made by an agent on behalf of the property owner, the following authorization must be completed: I /We, *,, (A hereby authorize Signature of Owner/Agent: Signature of Owner/Agent: owner of the land that is subject of this application, Date: Date: to act on my / our behalf in this regard. The personal information on this form is collected under the legal authority of Section 33(2), Section 42(2), and Section 42(2.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act. The information will be used for the purposes of administering the Heritage Permit Application and ensuring appropriate service of notice of receipt under Section 33(3) and Section 42(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act. If you have any questions about this collection of personal information, please contact the Manager of Corporate Records, Legislated Services Division, City of Kitchener (519-741-2769). Working together 9 Growing thoughtfully 9 Building community 2023 Application Number: Application Received: Application Complete: Notice of Receipt:. Notice of Decision: 90 -Day Expiry Date: PROCESS: ❑ Heritage Planning Staff: ❑ Heritage Kitchener: ❑ Council: STAFF USE ONLY Working together • Growing thoughtfully • Building community Page 10 of 10 h is ME P1 I a I WN hP. aid -jL- t ! I I do. 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L J 4# fjvir ,Ikl �J nT. - Ok - ITagf. { _ r r Barbra ae" rri 4P 1115 Doon village Rd Kitchener Ontario N2P 1A6 Window Replacement rS I Ik Aluminum claded or wood Remove and replace all designated windows --+y kVeed-exWier-end-interior double hung round fixed for the sides of the house _,fir Or aluminum exterior cladding Paint exterior same as existing colour if wood exterior Paint interior white trim paint to finish Remove all scrap included V Amount Paid 1 11 $66,076.75 $58,475.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58,475.00 $7,601.75 $66,076.75 Page 29 of 579 Staff Report ` Develo hent Services Deoartr7ent www.kitchener. ca REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: November 7, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Manager of Development Review, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Jessica Vieira, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7291 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9 DATE OF REPORT: October 17, 2023 REPORT NO.: DSD -2023-480 SUBJECT: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-IV-027 90-92 Queen Street South Partial Demolition with Retention of Fagade and New Construction of a 44 -storey Residential Tower RECOMMENDATION: That pursuant to Sections 30(2), 33, and 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-IV-027 be approved to permit: 1. The partial demolition excluding the Art Deco font fa(;ade; and 2. The new construction of a 44 -storey residential tower On the subject property municipally addressed as 90-92 Queen Street South, subject to the following conditions: a) That the final Heritage Impact Assessment and Conservation Plan be submitted and approved by the Director of Planning prior to the issuance of a Heritage Permit; b) That a final Temporary Protection Plan, including a Demolition and Stabilization Plan and Structural Assessment Report, be submitted to the satisfaction of the City's Manager of Development Review and the City's Heritage Planner prior to the issuance of a Heritage Permit; c) That a final Risk Management Plan, including a Vibration Monitoring Plan, be submitted to the satisfaction of the City's Manager of Development Review and the City's Heritage Planner prior to the issuance of a Heritage Permit; d) That a final Documentation and Salvage Plan be submitted to the satisfaction of the City's Manager of Development Review and the City's Heritage Planner prior to the issuance of a Heritage Permit; e) That a final Commemoration and Interpretation Plan be submitted to the satisfaction of the City's Manager of Development Review and the City's Heritage Planner prior to the issuance of a Heritage Permit; *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 30 of 579 f) That final building elevations be submitted for review to the satisfaction of the City's Heritage Planner in consultation with the City's Urban Designer prior to the issuance of a Heritage Permit; g) That the final demolition permit be reviewed, and heritage clearance provided by Heritage Planning Staff prior to the issuance of a demolition permit; and h) That the final building permit be reviewed, and heritage clearance provided by Heritage Planning Staff prior to the issuance of a building permit. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to present the proposed redevelopment of the subject property municipally addressed as 90-92 Queen Street South, in addition to the adjacent properties municipally addressed as 1-3 Charles Street West, 88 Queen Street South, and 94-108 Queen Street South not subject to this application. The redevelopment includes the retention of the front fagade of the subject property and its integration into the new construction of a 44 -storey residential tower. • The key finding of this report is that though partial demolition of the building is proposed, the Art Deco style front fagade is to be retained. The front fagade possesses the identified heritage attributes of the subject property. • There are no financial implications. • Community engagement included consultation with the Heritage Kitchener Committee. • This report supports the delivery of core services. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-IV-027 proposes the partial demolition of the existing building while retaining the front fagade, which is to be incorporated into a redevelopment project that includes the construction of a 44 -storey residential tower on the property municipally addressed as 90-92 Queen Street South. The subject property is currently listed as a non -designated property of cultural heritage value or interest on the Municipal Heritage Register. A Notice of Intention to Designate was passed by Council on September 25th, 2023, though a designation by-law has not yet been passed. A draft Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) was completed as part of the site plan application for this proposed work, and the front fagade was identified as being the primary heritage attribute. As such, and in combination with the recommendations made by the HIA, conservation of the heritage attributes will be achieved as the new construction takes place. The recommendations of the HIA included the preparation of key documents, which have been provided to City Staff and are summarized in the report below. BACKGROUND: The Development Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA- 2023-IV-027, which seeks permission for the partial demolition of the building on the subject property municipally addressed as 90-92 Queen Street South while retaining the front fagade. The retained portion is to be incorporated into a redevelopment project which includes the construction of a 44 -storey residential tower with ground -floor commercial units. The proposed is part of an active site plan application (SP22/082/Q/CD), which also encompasses the properties municipally addressed as 88 Queen Street South/1-3 Charles Street East, and 94-108 Queen Street South. Page 31 of 579 �Y c r 14 CITY COMMERCIAL CORE i •`dYMM 46 T., u x1 Sr 33tt�`c,Y-_ 54 43b 45 14 S! Figure 1: Location map of 90-92 Queen Street South 90-92 Queen Street South is listed as a non -designated property of cultural heritage value or interest on the City's Municipal Heritage Register. Due to the subject property's status, the submission of a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) was made a requirement for the submission of the site plan application. The resulting HIA was prepare by Parslow Heritage Consultancy Inc. and presented to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on June 7ch 2022. The assessment confirmed that 90-92 Queen Street South met criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (now amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22). A motion to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the subject property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act was passed by Council on September 25th, 2023. Council resolved: ""That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the front fagade of the property municipally addressed as 90-92 Queen Street South as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department DSD -2023-358." The Notice of Intention to Designate was published on October 6th, 2023. A designating by-law has not yet been passed by Council, however there is a condition related to the conditional approval of the site plan that requires the designating by-law to be passed under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act prior to Site Plan Approval. The designating by- law will be passed within 120 days of the ad being published. Through the designating bylaw, the building will be recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value. It is identified as meeting the following criteria: Page 32 of 579 Criteria Criteria Met Yes/No 1. The property has design value or physical value because it Yes is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, material, or construction method. 2. The property has design value or physical value because it Yes displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3. The property has design or physical value because it No demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. 4. The property has historical value or associative value Yes because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. 5. The property has historical or associative value because it No yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. 6. The property has historical value or associative value No because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. 7. The property has contextual value because it is important in Yes defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. 8. The property has contextual value because it is physically, Yes functionally, visually, or historically linked to its surroundings. 9. The property has contextual value because it is a landmark. No The heritage attributes identified in the proposed Statement of Significance to accompany the designating by-law are as follows: • All elements related to the Art Deco architectural style of the fagade, including: o Cast concrete mouldings and finishes o Ashlar finish first storey with yellow brick trim o Yellow brick second storey o Shallow gable parapet wall o Segmentally arched storefront windows o Rectangular basement windows o Temporally correct exterior lights o Round headed structural openings on either sides of storefront window o Pairing and symmetry of rectangular second storey windows o Cast stone crest second storey o Rectangular Plan o Flat roof. All elements of the front fagade related to the contextual value of the building, including: o Its location on the Queen Street South streetscape. Page 33 of 579 -7102 7, - -,-IL, REPORT: The subject property is located on the west side of Queen Street South, between the Charles Street intersection to the north and the Joseph Street intersection to the south. It is within the Downtown Neighbourhood of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The subject property contains a two-storey commercial building constructed in the Art -Deco architectural style c. 1938. Proposed Development The proposed redevelopment encompasses the lands municipally addressed as 88-108 Queen Street South and 1-3 Charles Street West. Of these properties, 90-92 Queen Street is the only one with heritage status. A 44 -storey residential condominium tower is proposed to be constructed. The Art -Deco style fagade of 90-92 Queen Street is proposed to be retained and incorporated into the podium of the new tower. In addition, the facades of 96-108 Queen Street South are proposed to be reconstructed and incorporated into the base. The reconstructed fagade will include the entrance to the parking garage in a manner that retains the aesthetic of the structure. Though these structures were determined to have no cultural heritage significance or value, it was the opinion of Heritage Planning Staff that their retention was important as when viewed in its entirety, the facades reflected the eclectic mix of architectural styles characteristic of the area and contributed greatly to the Queen Street South streetscape. The applicants worked with Staff to accommodate this request and produce the existing design. Above the retained facades, the rest of the podium is proposed to be setback and lifted to create greater visual separation between the heritage resource and the new construction. Figure 2: Rendering of the proposed development showing how 90-92 Queen Street is to be retained and incorporated. Page 35 of 579 Figure 3: Rendering of the side facade of the proposed development along Charles Street West. Figure 5: Rendering of the proposed development at night, as viewed from Queen Street South. Page 36 of 579 ,.�" , o F r 1! 4+ -- :� gloom who M 74 - -.�_ - M - r- sM l fir Ar The following sections provide a summary of the studies and plans requested as part of the development process. The intent of these key documents are to provide a detailed explanation of the work proposed, the methodology involved to carry out the work proposed, and how the protection and conservation of the identified heritage resource will be ensured during the duration of the work being undertaken. Draft Heritage Impact Assessment As stated previously, Parslow Heritage Consultancy Inc (PHC) was commissioned to complete a HIA as part of the development review process. The HIA established that the subject property is a significant cultural heritage resource and met the criteria for designation, with the identified heritage attributes being limited to the Art -Deco architectural style front fagade. In addition to this assessment, the HIA provided an analysis of the anticipated impacts of the proposed development on the heritage resource, using the framework provided in the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism, and Culture Industries Info Sheet #5 Heritage Impact Assessments and Conservation Plans. A summary is provided below. Impact Analysis Destruction of any, or part of any, . Demolition of the fagade of 90-92 Queen significant heritage attributes or Street South is not being considered. features. . In addition to the fagade of 90-92 Queen Street South the proposed development is proposing the retention of a large portion of the extant Queen Street South fagade of the development footprint. Alteration that is not sympathetic, or . Not applicable. No alterations are being incompatible, with the historic fabric considered at this time. and appearance. Shadows created that alter the . While the structure does result in new viability of a heritage attribute or an shadows, they do not alter the viability of associated natural feature or any heritage or natural features. plantings, such as a garden. Isolation of a heritage attribute from . Proposed development will incorporate a its surrounding environment, context large portion of the existing Queen Street or a significant South fagade into the podium of the re - relationship. development. • The proposed design is stylistically sympathetic to the heritage attributes of the area, particularly 90-92 Queen Street South. • Located adjacent to Part V protected structures contained within the Victoria Park HCD the proposed development will retain the heritage features of the area and not significantly impact the relationships between existing features. Page 38 of 579 Direct or indirect obstruction significant views or vistas within, from or of built and natural features. • Proposed development will not impact significant views into or out of 90-92 Queen Street South or any other area properties. A change in land use where the • The Art Deco fagade will be retained as change in use may impact the will the CHVI of the fagade. property's CHVI; • Land disturbances such as a change in grade that alters soils and drainage patterns that may adversely affect archaeological or cultural heritage resources. Past use of the property as a drycleaner will require significant quantities of contaminated soil to be removed from the area. • Construction may uncover previously unidentified archaeological and cultural heritage resources. A chance find procedure should be enacted as part of the construction process. The HIA made the following recommendations to mitigate the impacts of the proposed development: • Designate the fagade of 90-92 Queen Street South under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; • Complete a pre -construction survey to document the existing conditions of the fagade material; • Complete a Vibration Assessment prior to the commencement of construction activity to establish a "zone of influence" and create a monitoring program; • Develop a Conservation Plan for 90-92 Queen Street South and Protection Plan for 96-102 and 108 Queen Street South; and • Complete a Salvage Plan for salvage mitigation. Draft Conservation Plan A draft Conservation Plan (CP) dated June 21,2023 and prepared by PHC has been submitted to the City. The CP details how the retention and integration of the heritage fagade will be completed in accordance with the Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Historical Properties and the Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. The CP also includes the identification of any short-term, medium-term, and long-term conservation measures that need to be undertaken to ensure the heritage value of the fagade of the subject property is conserved. Short-term measures usual involve any conservation work to be undertaken prior to construction, medium-term measures relate to activities during and immediately following the completion of construction, and long-term measures consist of monitoring and conservation to be done for the life of the development. These measures have been summarized from the CP in the table below. Page 39 of 579 Conservation Measure Type Measure Short-term No short-term conservation measures are required for the fagade, as the structural assessment has noted that the fagade is in good condition and will be able to support final loads. Medium-term Stabilization of the fagade, as outlined in the stabilization plan. Long-term Restoration of the fagade, including: • Restore or replace doors and windows based on available period documentation. • Repointing of the brick and stone using appropriate heritage materials. • Repair of holes drilled into ashlar surface; and • Removal of exposed wires. Temporary Protection Plan Structural Assessment A Structural Assessment of 90-92 Queen Street South was completed by Jablonsky, Ast and Partners Consulting Engineers on December 14th, 2022. It included a visual assessment and an inspection of a test -pit opened on the concrete foundation wall. It was determined that the masonry, foundation wall, and foundation were in good condition and would be able to support final loads. The structural assessment concluded that while localized repairs would likely be required during the course of construction, schematically it was feasible for the front fagade of the subject property to be retained in-situ and the proposed development constructed behind it. Demolition Plan Zoltan Engineering Inc. was retained to complete a Demolition Plan, dated June 21, 2023. The Demolition Plan includes an assessment of site conditions, identification of equipment required, and recommendations for the procedure to be used. Shoring is to be put into place prior to the commencement of the demolition of the building. The demolition is proposed to be executed by a high reach excavator and standard 25- or 30 -ton excavator with hydraulic shears and grapples and smaller bobcats. A top-down sequence is recommended, with the roof, walls, and flooring system being removed in order so that demolition can progress downward one story at a time. The hydraulic shears are to be used to break off connections between various building elements and structural members as needed. The demolition is to be done in such a way the debris falls inwards, and it is recommended that the work be complete in small manageable portions. The demolition plan acknowledges the heritage resource on site and requires that the other plans, including the Stabilization Plan and Documentation and Salvage Plan, be referenced as needed. Page 40 of 579 Stabilization Plan A Stabilization Plan has been attached to the Conservation Plan as Appendix G and H. The work was completed by Witzel Dyce Engineering Incorporated and is dated June 14, 2023. It proposes that the stabilization happen in two phases to best accommodate the sequence of onsite construction activities. Due to the proximity of the fagade to the sidewalk, it is proposed that the temporary wall bracing occur from the back side of the wall. The first phase will include the installation of concrete footings in the basement of the existing building, so that a structural steel frame could be installed on the back side of the existing wall. A second row of footings will support a wind brace. The steel frame will be used to fasten threaded rod fasteners through the exterior wall, with the rods being strategically placed at mortar joints to minimize damage to the masonry units. This first phase of wall -bracing will allow for the demolition of the existing structure and site preparation for excavation. The second phase would include new vertical columns being cantilevered off the top of the steel piles used for the earth shoring. The new columns would fasten to the frame installed in the first phase. Final connections to the new building is to be completed as soon as the construction of the concrete superstructure for the new development has progressed beyond the height of the existing masonry wall. _4_L ELEVATION -6 .EM1T.,!E&A1L L —66 q" TICdLWLL. l@ �RCiGH BOLT WT- -LITE B HUTS EACH 9CIE OF .TO t_W1J.L(4I ' P -PVC. W -TAR &: J kMSOMW LHIT. Page 41 of 579 Risk Management Plan The following table identifies activities that may pose some risk, and the actions to be undertaken to alleviate or eliminate potential negative impacts. Prescribed Activity Description of Action Undertaken Retention of Heritage Structural framing to be installed and sandwich heritage brick Fagade veneer from combination street side and interior. Vibration 92 Queen St. S monitoring and deflection measuring instruments to be installed to monitor any shifting of the fagade, specifically during demolition. If damage or deflection does occur, then the heritage consultant (PHC) as well as the heritage committee at the City of Kitchener will be contacted to set forth remedial actions to mitigate further damage and/or loss. Demolition of Existing During demolition, temporary blockade measures will be Structure installed along Charles St. W adjacent the LRT tracks. Spotters will be in place monitoring upcoming LRT scheduled passes. The spotters will then retain visual and communicate directly with the machine operators performing the demolition. Majority of demolition along the Charles St fagade will be completed by hand, in combination with heavy equipment. There has been discussion in completing some of the demo works along Charles during LRT shut down hours between 12:30am and 4am. After hours work permits to be applied for if this is the case. Caisson Wall Shoring Pre -Construction Condition Survey's have been complete at the Installation following properties: • 112 Queen St South • 77 Ontario Street South • 83-93 Ontario Street South Photo documentation of the interior and exterior conditions has been completed. Damage claim assessments to be carried out in an ongoing basis. Installation of reflective survey targets will monitor the deflection and or settlement of the shoring system and existing neighboring structures noted above. Reading will be taken with +/- 2mm accuracy with two sets of baseline readings immediately upon installation. Vibration Monitoring Vibration monitoring units will be installed in neighboring buildings. Unattended vibration will be done with a site visit once per week. If the vibration measurements exceed the allowable tolerances, then all further prescribed activity will come to a pause on site. RWH and structural consultants will be contacted to provide remedial action and mitigate further disturbance and potential damages. Page 42 of 579 The components of the Risk Management Plan identified below have been completed by RWH Engineering Inc. Pre -Construction Condition Report A Pre -Construction Condition Report was completed for the properties adjacent to the subject lands and identified as being within the construction vibration zone of influence limits. These properties are identified below. Address Interior Survey Exterior Survey 112 Queen Street South Yes Yes 77 Ontario Street South Yes Yes 83-93 Ontario Street South Refusal Partial The properties inspected were found to be in adequate condition, with some cracking in foundation walls and exterior brick spalling / weathered parging identified across the buildings. Vibration Monitoring Baseline Report 3 -axis geophones were installed in the centre of the site one June 7, 2023 to record baseline vibrations. Readings gathered during construction activities will be monitored and compared to ensure compliance with local bylaws and standards. Monitoring is to occur on a continuous basis during the construction period. Documentation and Salvage Plan Per the recommendations of the HIA, a Documentation and Salvage Plan has been prepared by PHC, dated July 11, 2023. The Salvage and Documentation Plan provides an inventory of the built and non -built heritage fabric that can be salvaged from the subject property before the partial demolition of the building. Identified items that can be salvaged are as follows: • All Structures o Interior trim o Brick, if possible, for integration into recreated facades o Framing elements o Plank flooring o Original windows • 102 Queen Street South o Cast sills o Entablature o Base of pilasters • 94 Queen Street South o Brackets • 88 Queen Street South Page 43 of 579 o Lintels o Belt course material o Keystone o Cast entrance components o Tin entablatures (upper and lower) o Round headed and other original windows (specifically on the Charles Street West Fagade) o Mural on Charles Street West fagade The reclaimed material is proposed to be used in the reconstruction of the facades adjacent to the heritage resource, where feasible. If it is not deemed to be possible to utilize the material, then it is recommended that it be made available for reuse on properties outside the proposed development. It is recommended that a salvage firm be retained to assist with this matter. Commemoration and Interpretation Plan A Commemoration and Interpretation Plan dated July 12, 2023 has been prepared by PHC. While the focus of the commemoration strategy lies in the retention and restoration of the fagade of 90-92 Queen Street South, the plan also makes the following recommendations in terms of interpretation: Install a plaque on the exterior of the 90-92 Queen Street South fagade indicating the fagade is Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (once this process is complete). This plaque can include the assumed construction date of the fagade, and highlight the use of the building by Pearl Laundry Cleaners & Dyers. In consultation with the City of Kitchener, the plaque could include a QR code that leads an interested party to a City webpage that includes the Designation By-law (once complete), a history of the property, and, if deemed appropriate and upon agreement with the Proponent, a PDF of the CHIA for 90-92 Queen Street South. The plaque must be attached to the fagade of the structure in a way that does not result in permanent damage to the exterior finish. Design of the plaque should be undertaken by the Proponent in consultation with heritage staff at the City of Kitchener; final design of the plaque should be submitted to heritage staff at the City of Kitchener for approval prior to installation. The interior space behind the 90-92 Queen Street South fagade is proposed to be public amenity space. This space should include an interpretive display. This display should commemorate the history of 90-92 Queen Street South and the role Pearl Laundry Cleaners & Dyers played in the community. It is recommended the Proponent work with local museum staff and retain an exhibition designer to design of the display. The design of the display should be undertaken in consultation with heritage staff at the City of Kitchener. Heritage Planning Comments In reviewing the merits of this application, Heritage Planning Staff note the following: • The existing building is currently listed as a non -designated property of cultural heritage value or interest on the City's Municipal Heritage Register; Page 44 of 579 • A Notice of Intention to Designate was published on October 6t", 2023, to designate the fagade of the existing building; • Per the HIA, most of the identified heritage attributes of the building are located on the front fagade of the building and are to be retained. • The retention of the heritage fagade and the reconstruction of the adjacent facades will allow the new development to be read as part of the existing historic rhythm of the commercial streetscape. • The podium above the heritage fagade is proposed to be lifted and setback from the second -storey roofline, providing greater visual separation between the old and new and allowing the focus of attention to be trained on the heritage resource. • The designating by-law to be passed by Council will ensure that the fagade and heritage attributes of the building will be protected in the case of future applications; • The submission of a Temporary Protection Plan, Documentation and Salvage Plan, and Commemoration and Interpretation Plan will detail the specifics on how the identified heritage attributes will be adequately protected and conserved pre - construction, during construction, and after construction activities. The submission of these documents in a requirement to be completed prior to any activity commencing on site, prior to the issuance of final site plan approval, and/or prior to the issuance of the final heritage permit. Heritage Planning Staff have also assessed the proposed work against the best practices and guidelines from the following provincial documents. The Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Historical Properties, prepared by the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism and endorsed by the Ontario Heritage Trust, provide a framework for decision making in architectural conservation, so that interventions respect or minimize affects on character, features, and context. The proposed work complies with the eight principles; in particular the following are met. • Respect for documentary evidence — do not base restoration on conjecture. Conservation work should be based on historical documentation, such as historical photographs, drawings and physical evidence. • Respect for the original location — do not move buildings unless there is no other means to save them. Site is an integral component of a building. Any change in site diminishes heritage value considerably. • Respect for historical material — repair or conserve rather than replace building materials and finishes, except where absolutely necessary. Minimal intervention maintains the historical content of the resource. • Legibility— new work should be distinguishable from old. Buildings should be recognized as products of their own time, and new additions should not blur the distinction between old and new. The proposed work is also in accordance with the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. Further, Heritage Planning Staff are generally in agreement with the findings and conclusions of the revised Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) dated March 2022. Thought most of the building is proposed to be demolished, the identified heritage attributes located on the front fagade will be conserved and integrated into the new development. Further, Page 45 of 579 portions of the building subject to demolition are proposed to be salvaged and incorporated into the new condominium as well. Heritage Planning Staff agree with the measures outlined in the HIA and are of the opinion that the recommended measures, in addition to other identified conditions, will be sufficient in appropriately protecting, conserving, and integrating the heritage resource. The approval of an application under the Ontario Heritage Act is not a waiver of any of the provisions of any legislation, including but not limited to the requirement of the Ontario Building Code and Kitchener's Zoning By-law. In this regard, the applicant is advised that full site plan approval and a building permit are still required. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Operating Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener Committee meeting. CONSULT — Heritage Kitchener has been consulted. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • Ontario Heritage Act, 1990 • Draft Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) — 88-92 Queen Street South (DSD -2022- 271) • Notice of Intention to Designate the Front Fagade of 90-92 Queen Street South (DSD -2023-358) REVIEWED BY: Rosa Bustamante, Director of Planning APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-IV-027 and supporting documentation Page 46 of 579 2023 HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS �—� Planning Division — 200 King Street West, 6t" Floor .L P.O. Box 1118, Kitchener ON N2G 4G7 MNER 519-741-2426; planning@kitchener.ca PART A: SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Page 1 of 10 The following requirements are designed to assist applicants in submitting sufficient information in order that their Heritage Permit Application may be deemed complete and processed as quickly and efficiently as possible. If further assistance or explanation is required please contact heritage planning staff at heritage(ukitchener.ca. 1. WHAT IS A HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION? The Province of Ontario, through the Ontario Heritage Act, has enacted legislation to assist its citizens with the protection and conservation of cultural heritage resources. Once properties are designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, the City is enabled to manage physical change to the cultural heritage resources as a means of protection. The principal mechanism of management is the Heritage Permit Application process, which allows the municipality to review site-specific applications and determine if proposed changes will beneficially or detrimentally affect the reasons for designation and heritage attributes. As a general rule, the preferred alterations to heritage properties are those that repair rather than replace original heritage attributes, and those that do not permanently damage cultural heritage resources and their heritage attributes. Where replacement of materials or new construction is necessary, these should be compatible with the original. Reversibility is also preferable as this allows for the future reinstatement of heritage attributes. According to the Ontario Heritage Act, no owner of designated property shall alter the property or permit the alteration of the property if the alteration is likely to affect the property's heritage attributes, unless the owner applies to the council of the municipality and receives written consent. This consent is obtained through the approval of a Heritage Permit Application. Heritage Permit Applications are applicable for all individually designated properties (under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act) and all properties located within the boundaries of Heritage Conservation Districts (designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act). 2. WHEN IS A HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIRED? Under the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, any new construction or "alteration" to a property designated under Part IV of the Act (individually designated property) or a property designated under Part V of the Act (within a Heritage Conservation District) requires a Heritage Permit Application. "Alteration" is defined as: "to change in any manner and includes to restore, renovate, repair or disturb." In addition, the approval of a Heritage Permit Application is required for any demolition of a property designated under Part IV or V of the Act. Please contact Heritage Planning staff directly to confirm if your specific project requires the approval of a Heritage Permit Application. Below are some examples of typical Part IV alterations that may require a Heritage Permit Application: • Addition and/or alteration to an existing building or accessory building • Replacement of windows or doors, or a change in window or door openings • Change in siding, soffit, fascia or roofing material • Removal and/or installation of porches, verandahs and canopies • Removal and/or installation of cladding and chimneys • Changes in trim, cladding, or the painting of masonry • Repointing of brick Working together • Growing thoughtfully • Building community rage 2023 Page 2 of 10 Note: Heritage Permit Application requirements differ between Part V designations depending on the policies and guidelines of the respective Heritage Conservation District Plans. Please refer to the City of Kitchener's website at www.kitchener.ca/heritage to download a copy of the relevant Heritage Conservation District Plan (Civic Centre Neighbourhood, St. Mary's, Upper Doon, and Victoria Park Area). 3. WHAT INFORMATION IS REQUIRED WITH A HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION? The information required varies with each application. The intent of the application is to ensure that Heritage Planning staff and, where required, the Heritage Kitchener committee understand the specific details of any proposed changes in order to be sufficiently informed so they may offer advice to the applicant and, where required, to City Council. An incomplete application cannot be processed and the official notice of receipt (as required under the Ontario Heritage Act) will not be issued until all of the documents have been submitted. Failure to provide a complete application may result in deferral by Heritage Planning staff or the Heritage Kitchener committee in order to secure additional information, which will delay final approval. At minimum, the following information is required: Heritage Permit Application Form The applicant must provide a complete original copy, including signature of the owner, of the Heritage Permit Application Form. Written Description The applicant must provide a complete written description of all proposed work. The description should complement drawings, detailed construction plans, photos and any other sketches or supporting information submitted with the application. The written description must include a list and the details of all proposed work including, but not limited to, proposed colours, materials, sizes, etc. Construction and Elevation Drawings Along with construction elevation drawings (drawn to scale) the applicant may also, but not in lieu of, submit a sketch of the proposed work made over a photograph. Drawings must be drawn to scale and include: a) Overall dimensions b) Site plan depicting the location of existing buildings and the location of any proposed new building or addition to a building c) Elevation plan for each elevation of the building d) Specific sizes of building elements of interest (signs, windows, awnings, etc.) e) Detailed information including trim, siding, mouldings, etc., including sizes and profiles f) Building materials to be used (must also be included in the written description) g) Construction methods and means of attachment (must also be included in the written description) Some of the above components may be scoped or waived at the discretion of Heritage Planning staff following discussion with the applicant. Photographs Photographs of the building including general photos of the property, the streetscape in which the property is located, facing streetscape and, if the property is located at an intersection, all four corners. Photos of the specific areas that may be affected by the proposed alteration, new construction, or demolition must be included. Electronic copies of construction and elevation drawings, sketches, and photographs, along with hard copies submitted with the application, are encouraged. Working together • Growing thoughtfully • Building community rage 2023 Samples Page 3 of 10 It is recommended that applicants bring samples of the materials to be used to the Heritage Kitchener meeting when their application is to be considered. This may include a sample of the windows, brick, siding, roofing material, as well as paint chips to identify proposed paint colours. Other Required Information In some circumstances Heritage Planning staff may require additional information, such as a Heritage Impact Assessment or Conservation Plan, to support the Heritage Permit Application. The requirement for additional information will be identified as early on in the Heritage Permit Application process as possible. Pre - consultation with Heritage Planning staff before formal submission of a Heritage Permit Application is strongly encouraged. 4. WHAT CAN I DO IF MY HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION IS DENIED? City of Kitchener Heritage Planning staff and the Heritage Kitchener committee endeavour to come to solutions for every Heritage Permit Application submitted. Discussions with the applicant and revisions usually result in successful applications. However, if the municipality refuses your application and you choose not to resolve the issue with a revised application, you have the option of appealing the decision to the Conservation Review Board (for alterations to designated properties under Part IV) or the Ontario Municipal Board (for demolition of property designated under Part IV or for any work to designated property under Part V). 5. IMPORTANT NOTES Professional Assistance Although it is not a requirement to obtain professional assistance in the preparation of this information, the applicant may wish to seek such assistance from an architect, architectural technologist, draftsperson or others familiar with the assessment of buildings and the gathering together of building documents. Building Codes and Other By-laws It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure compliance with all other applicable legislation, regulations and by-laws. These items include the Ontario Building and Fire Codes, and the City's zoning and property standards by-laws. 2023 Heritage Permit Application Submission Deadlines 2023 Heritage Kitchener Meeting Dates November 25, 2022 January 3, 2023 December 30, 2022 February 7, 2023 January 27, 2023 March 7, 2023 February 24, 2023 April 4, 2023 March 24, 2023 May 2, 2023 April 28, 2023 June 6, 2023 - No July Meeting June 23, 2023 August 1, 2023 July 28, 2023 September 5, 2023 August 25, 2023 October 3, 2023 September 29, 2023 November 7, 2023 - No December Meeting Working together • Growing thoughtfully • Building community rage 2023 Page 4 of 10 6. HOW DO I PROCEED WITH SUBMITTING MY HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION? a) Heritage Planning Staff are available to meet with applicants and review all documentation prior to formal submission. Often Heritage Planning staff can assist you with historical and architectural information that might help with your proposed changes. b) Formal submission of a Heritage Permit Application with all supporting documentation (written description, construction drawings, sketch plans, scale drawing, photographs) to Heritage Planning staff are due approximately five (5) weeks prior to a Heritage Kitchener meeting (see schedule for submission deadlines and committee meeting dates). c) Upon confirmation of the submission of a complete application, including the owner's signature and all supporting documentation, Heritage Planning staff will issue a Notice of Receipt, as required by the Ontario Heritage Act, to the Applicant. d) Heritage Planning staff determine whether the Heritage Permit Application may be processed under delegated authority approval without the need to go to Heritage Kitchener and/or Council. Where Heritage Permit Applications can be processed under delegated authority approval without the need to go to Heritage Kitchener and Council, Heritage Planning staff will endeavour to process the application within 10 business days. e) Where Heritage Permit Applications are required to go to Heritage Kitchener, Heritage Planning staff prepare a staff Report based on good conservation practice and the designating by-law, or the guidelines and policies in the Heritage Conservation District Plan. Preparation of the staff Report may require a site inspection. f) Heritage Kitchener Meeting Agenda, including staff Report, circulated to Committee members prior to Heritage Kitchener meeting. Staff Report circulated to applicant prior to meeting. g) Heritage Permit Application is considered at Heritage Kitchener meeting. Heritage Planning staff present staff Report and Recommendations to Heritage Kitchener. Applicants are encouraged to attend the Heritage Kitchener meeting in order to provide clarification and answer questions as required. Failure to attend the Heritage Kitchener meeting may result in a deferral in order to secure additional information, which would delay consideration of the Heritage Permit Application. Where the applicant, Heritage Planning staff, and Heritage Kitchener support the Heritage Permit Application, the application may be processed under delegated authority and approved by the Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning. Where the applicant, Heritage Planning staff and/or Heritage Kitchener do not support the Heritage Permit Application, the staff report with recommendation and Heritage Kitchener recommendation will be forwarded to Council for final decision. h) Where the staff report with recommendation and Heritage Kitchener recommendation are forward to Council for final decision, Council may: 1. Approve the Heritage Permit Application; 2. Approve the Heritage Permit Application on Terms and Conditions; or, 3. Refuse the Heritage Permit Application. i) Within 30 days of receiving Notice of Council's Decision, the applicant may appeal the decision and/or terms and conditions to the Conservation Review Board or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). 7. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO DESIGNATED PROPERTY Information presented in the Heritage Permit Application should indicate an understanding of the reasons for designation and heritage attributes of the designated property and, if applicable, the surrounding area, including the following: Working together • Growing thoughtfully • Building community rage 2023 Page 5 of 10 Setting 1. Positioning of the heritage building or structure on the property 2. Lot size related to building size 3. Streetscape (relationship to other properties and structures on the street) Building Details 1. Proportion and massing 2. Roof type and shape 3. Materials and detailing 4. Windows and doors: • Style • Proportions • Frequency or placement 5. Relationship of the heritage building to other buildings on the lot and to the streetscape Heritage Attributes The following applies where a Heritage Permit Application includes work on heritage attributes: Windows and Doors The applicant should consider in order of priority: 1. Repairing or retrofitting the existing units (information on how to make older windows more energy efficient is available from Heritage Planning staff) 2. Replacing the units with new units matching the originals in material, design, proportion and colour 3. Replacing the units with new units that are generally in keeping with the original units If historic window units are proposed to be replaced the application should include the following: • Description of the condition of the existing units • Reasons for replacing the units • Description of the proposed new units If approval to replace historic window units is given, the following action should be considered: • A sample of a window removed should be stored on site in case a future owner wishes to construct a replica of the original • The masonry opening and/or door framing should not be disturbed • Exterior trim should match the original Roofing The application should include: • Description of proposed roofing material to be applied • If there is a request to install a different roofing material, the applicant may wish to investigate what the original material might have been Working together • Growing thoughtfully • Building community rage 2023 Page 6 of 10 Masonry Work The application should include: A description of the proposed work, materials (type/style of brick, type of mortar mix, etc.) and methods of repair and application • Outline the reasons for the work Signage The application should include: • A general written description of the proposed signage to be installed A scale drawing of the signage with dimensions, materials means of attachment (the means of attachment should be historic masonry units or into wood building elements) • Type of illumination, if applicable Awnings The application should include: , methods of construction, colours and arranged to anchor into joints between • A sketch view of the proposed awning — perhaps over a photo A scale drawing of the awning on the building with dimensions, materials, operating mechanism, method of construction, colours and means of attachment (the means of attachment should be arranged to anchor into joints between masonry units or into wooden building elements) • Type of illumination, if applicable. 8. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMOLITION Information presented in the Heritage Permit Application should describe the existing conditions, including the existing setting and existing heritage attributes, of the designated property and the surrounding area, specifically as they relate to the building proposed for demolition. The Heritage Permit Application should provide a detailed rationale for the demolition, including an assessment of the current condition of the building, and a cost comparison identifying the difference in cost to repair and restore the building versus cost to demolish and construct a new building. 9. HERITAGE CONSERVATION PRINCIPLES The Heritage Permit Application must demonstrate how the proposed work (e.g., alteration, new construction or demolition) is consistent with the designating by-law for individual properties (Part IV) or the Heritage Conservation District Plan for properties within a Heritage Conservation District (Part V designation). In addition, the Heritage Permit Application must demonstrate how the proposed work is consistent with the Parks Canada's Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (available at www. historicplaces.ca/en/pages/standards-normes.aspx). For more information on Heritage Planning in the City of Kitchener please contact our heritage planning staff at heritage(a)kitchener.ca. Working together • Growing thoughtfully • Building community rage 2023 HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Planning Division — 200 King Street West, 611 Floor KIT(,HFNti R P.O. Box 1118, Kitchener ON N2G 4G7 519-741-2426; planningc@kitchener.ca STAFF USE ONLY Page 7 of 10 Date Received: Accepted By: Application Number: H PA - PART B: HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM 1. NATURE OF APPLICATION ® Exterior ® Demolition ❑ Interior ® New Construction ❑ Signage ❑ Alteration ❑ Relocation 2. SUBJECT PROPERTY Municipal Address: 90-92 Queen Street, Kitchener (part of 88-108 Queen Street 11-3 Charles Street West development) Legal Description (if know): See bottom of page, in red. Building/Structure Type: ❑ Residential ❑ Commercial ❑ Industrial ❑ Institutional Heritage Designation: ® Part IV (Individual) ❑ Part V (Heritage Conservation District) Proposed Is the property subject to a Heritage Easement or Agreement? ❑ Yes X❑ No 3. PROPERTY OWNER Name: 11624814 Canada Incorporated Address. City/Province/Postal Code: Phone,.— Email: hone:Email: 4. AGENT (if applicable) Name: David Galbraith Company: Arcadis Proffessional Services Canada Inc. Address: 410 Albert Street, Suite 101 City/Province/Postal Code: Waterloo, ON I N2L 3V3 I Canada Phone: 519-585-2255 Email dave.galbraith(cDarcadis.com Legal Description: FIRSTLY: PART LOT 1 PLAN 391 KITCHENER; PART LOT 5 EIS ONTARIO STREET, 27 WIS QUEEN STREET PLAN 393 KITCHENER PART 1, 2 & 3, 58R858, SIT & TIW 1162690 EXCEPT EASEMENT THEREIN RE: PART 5,58R858, T/W 1066868; KITCHENER SECONDLY_ PART LOT 1 PLAN 391 KITCHENER; PART LOT 27 W/S QUEEN STREET PLAN 393 KITCHENER AS IN 1187034; TIN 1552270 EXCEPT EASEMENT THEREIN RE: PART 6, 58R858, WATERLOO THIRDLY: PART LOT 27 WIS QUEEN STREET PLAN 393 KITCHENER; PART LOT 1 PLAN 391 KITCHENER PART 6, 58R858; KITCHENER FOURTHLY: PART LOT 27 W/S QUEEN STREET PLAN 393 KITCHENER; PART LOT 1 PLAN 391 KITCHENER AS IN 1162690 (SECONDLY), TIW 1162690 EXCEPT EASEMENT THEREIN RE: PART 6,58R858 CITY OF KITCHENER Working together ■ Growing thoughtfully • Building community rage 2023 Page 8 of 10 5. WRITTEN DESCRIPTION Provide a written description of the project including any conservation methods proposed. Provide such detail as materials to be used, measurements, paint colours, decorative details, whether any original building fabric is to be removed or replaced, etc. Use additional pages as required. Please refer to the City of Kitchener Heritage Permit Application Submission Guidelines for further direction. Applicant is proposing to stabilize the facade of 90-92 Queen Street and demolish the remainder of the building The existing facade will be incorporated into the base of the proposed high density redevelopment. 6. REVIEW OF CITY OF KITCHENER HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Describe why it is necessary to undertake the proposed work: Applicant advancing 44 storey mixed use redevelopment of property which will require demolition of buildings save for Queen Street facing Facade. 90-92 Queen facade will be stabilized and maintained in place during construction. The remainder of the facade will be removed and rebuilt through construction. Describe how the proposal is consistent with the Part IV individual designating by-law or the Part V Heritage Conservation District Plan:. Development seeks to incorporate and celebrate existing Queen Street facade into the base of the development The development will preserve the Pearl Laundry facade as well as that of other characteristics of the Queen Street block. Describe how the proposal is consistent with Parks Canada's Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada {,Yvww.historicplaces.cafen/pages/standards-normes.aspx), See assessment and description in Conservation Plan prepared by PHC. ►a � � :Li] 1rb� � �l�i�L�] : � .�� a) Expected start date: 2024 Expected completion date: 2025 b) Have you discussed this work with. Heritage Planning Staff? ® Yes ❑ No - If yes, who did you speak to? Deeksha Chowdry and Garrett Stevenson c) Have you discussed this work with Building Division Staff? ® Yes - If yes, who did you speak to? Through site plan approvals process ❑ No d) Have you applied for a Building Permit for this work? ❑ Yes ❑ No e) Other related Building or Planning applications Application number 5P22/0821Q/CD Working together • Growing thoughtfully • Building community rage 2023 Page 9 of 10 The undersigned acknowledges that all of the statements contained in documents filed in support of this application shall be deemed part of this application. The undersigned acknowledges that receipt of this application by the City of Kitchener - Planning Division does not guarantee it to be a `complete' application. The undersigned acknowledges that the Council of the City of Kitchener shall determine whether the information submitted forms a complete application. Further review of the application will be undertaken and the owner or agent may be contacted to provide additional information and/or resolve any discrepancies or issues with the application as submitted. Once the application is deemed to be fully complete, the application will be processed and, if necessary, scheduled for the next available Heritage Kitchener committee and Council meeting. Submission of this application constitutes consent for authorized municipal staff to enter upon the subject property for the purpose of conducting site visits, including taking photographs, which are necessary for the evaluation of this application. The undersigned acknowledges that where an agent has been identified, the municipality is authorized but not required to contact this person in lieu of the owner and this person is authorized to act on behalf of the owner for all matters respecting the application. The undersigned agrees that the proposed work shall be done in accordance with this application and understands that the approval of this application under the Ontario Heritage Act shall not be a waiver of any of the provisions of any by-law of the City of Kitchener or legislation including but not limited to the requirements of the Building Code and the Zoning By-law. The undersigned acknowledges that in the event this application is approved, any departure from the conditions imposed by the Council of the City of Kitchener or from the plans or specifications approved by the Council of the City of Kitchener is prohibited and could result in a fine being imposed or imprisonment as provided for under the Ontario Heritage Act. Signature of Owner/Agent: Date: June 23, 2023 Signature of Owner/Agent: Date: 41WtNj I [e] :] 1 14:TV r [e] If this appllication is being made by an agent on behalf of the property owner, the following authorization must be completed, I l We 11624814 Canada Incorporated , owner of the land that is subject of this application, hereby authorize Arcadis Professional Services c/o David Galbraith to act on my l our behalf in this regard. Signature of Owner/Agent.— Date: June 23, 2023 Signature of Owner/Agent: Date: The personal information on this form is collected under the legal authority of Section 33(2), Section 42(2), and Section 42(2.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act. The information will be used for the purposes of administering the Heritage Permit Application and ensuring appropriate service of notice of receipt under Section 33(3) and Section 42(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act. If you have any questions about this collection of personal information, please contact the Manager of Corporate Records, Legislated Services Division, City of Kitchener (519-741-2769). Working together • Growing thoughtfully • Building community rage 2023 Application Number: Application Received: Application Complete: Notice of Receipt: Notice of Decision: 90 -Day Expiry Date: PROCESS: ❑ Heritage Planning Staff: ❑ Heritage Kitchener: ❑ Council: Page 10 of 10 STAFF USE ONLY Working together • Growing thoughtfully • Building community rage NN ogo mom mom son Llimm mom mom OEM son NEI mom mom mom >4 LIP Ml mom mom 101W mom mom Lmlow"ll"ll L NEI RSA IWOORM Ar 1 Z W W D 00 00 A �1 � rt � t aq � ISI u � ,�.A�f(rf� I m [ia eJ � �1��• —ITl'.l � I �1 � rt � t aq ---------------- IFIF rIuI__ 6. 11111 1111 1111 11111111 11111 1 ■ m mill NJ NJ 111111 NJ NJ NJ MINIM 2 fel- IL -1 1 _VL1L __@LvI,&LvLmp__ m. it m --vimA Imp- - Am I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 1 F W p V t I I I t +1 e - Erffirl, Ed IL IL IL IL IL IL IL QLLLLLL Ei © Parslow Heritage Consultancy Inc. 883 St. Clair Avenue West, Rear, Toronto, ON, M6C 1C4 Telephone: 647-348-4887 Email: admin@phcgroup.ca Website: www.phcgroup.ca Page 66 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Content 1. Executive Summary........................................................................................................ 1 2. Personnel.......................................................................................................................3 3. Introduction................................................................................................................... 4 3.1 Applicant Information...............................................................................................................4 4. Historic Research and Analysis........................................................................................ 8 4.1 Regional Overview....................................................................................................................8 4.1.1 History of Waterloo County.......................................................................................................................... 8 4.1.2 History of Waterloo Township..................................................................................................................... 9 4.1.3 History of the City of Kitchener.................................................................................................................. 10 4.2 90-92 Queen Street South History.........................................................................................11 4.2.1 Ownership History 90-92 Queen Street South.......................................................................................... 11 4.3 History of Pearl Laundry Cleaners and Dyers..........................................................................16 S. Assessment of Existing Condition.................................................................................. 17 5.1 Surrounding Landscape..........................................................................................................17 5.2 Adjoining structures...............................................................................................................21 5.2.1 88 Queen Street South............................................................................................................................... 21 5.2.2 94 Queen Street South............................................................................................................................... 23 5.2.3 96-102 Queen Street South........................................................................................................................ 24 5.2.4 108 Queen Street South............................................................................................................................. 25 5.3 Architecture and Design of 90-92 Queen Street South..........................................................26 5.3.1 Exterior Documentation............................................................................................................................. 27 5.3.2 Interior Documentation..............................................................................................................................36 6. Proposed Development................................................................................................ 49 7. Evaluation of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest........................................................... 50 7.1 Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries(MHSTCI)..................................51 7.2 Assessment of Potential Impacts to Area HCD and CHLs.......................................................52 7.2.1 Victoria Park HCD........................................................................................................................................52 7.2.2 Victoria Park CHL.........................................................................................................................................53 7.2.3 Downtown CHL............................................................................................................................................53 8. Statement of Cultural Significance................................................................................ 54 9. Mitigation, Preservation and Conservation................................................................... 56 9.1 90-92 Queen Street South......................................................................................................56 9.2 Alternative Mitigation Options...............................................................................................57 10. Summary Statement..................................................................................................... 59 11. Recommendations........................................................................................................60 12. Bibliography.................................................................................................................61 Page 67 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario List ®f Tables and Figures Table 1: Pertinent Land Transaction for 90-92 Queen Street South................................................................................ 11 Table 2: Cultural Heritage Evaluation of 90-92 Queen Street South Facade...................................................................50 Table3: Mitigation Options................................................................................................................................................57 Figure 1: Location of the Property on a Topographic Map.......................................................................................................5 20 Figure 2: Location of the Property on an Aerial Image....................................................................................................... 6 Figure 3: Location of the Property in relation to nearby heritage resources.................................................................... 7 Figure 4: Part of 'Birds Eye Image of Berlin c.1890-1899. Red arrow indicates location of 90-92 Queen Street South12 22 Figure 5: Full 1919 aerial image. Red arrow indicates 90-92 Queen Street South.......................................................... 13 Figure 6: Portion of 1919 aerial image showing detail of 90-92 Queen Street South. Red arrow indicates 90-92 23 Queen Street South, pre -Art Deco fagade......................................................................................................................... 13 Figure 7: Portion of 1925 Fire Insurance Plan of Subject Property. Note the fagade set back of address labelled 54 25 and alley between 54 and 50. 54 is the former address of Subject Property................................................................. 14 Figure 8: Portion of 1930 aerial image of Subject Property. Red arrow indicates 90-92 Queen Street South .............. 15 Figure 9: Portion of 1945 aerial image of Subject Property. Red arrow indicates 90-92 Queen Street South .............. 15 Figure 10: Portion of 1960 aerial image. Red arrow indicates 90-92 Queen Street South ............................................. 16 Figure 11: Surrounding Street scape as viewed from intersection of Church Street and Queen Street South. Red arrow indicates Subject Property. Facing north................................................................................................................ 18 Figure 12: Looking south towards Subject Property from intersection of Queen Street South and King Street East. Red arrow indicates 90-92 Queen Street South................................................................................................................ 18 Figure 13: Looking down Queen Street South. Red arrow indicates 90-92 Queen Street South. Facing north............ 19 Figure 14: View into Subject Property from intersection of Ontario Street South and Charles Street West. Facing southeast............................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Figure 15: View of Subject Property from intersection of Benton Street and Charles Street East. Red arrow indicates 90-92 Queen Street South. Facing west............................................................................................................................ 20 Figure 16: View from structure. Facing northeast............................................................................................................ 20 Figure 17: View from structure facing south..................................................................................................................... 21 Figure 18: Front fagade of 88 Queen Street South........................................................................................................... 22 Figure 19: North face of 88 Queen Street South. Note use of round headed windows on second floor ...................... 22 Figure 20: Transition between Edwardian fagade constructed of smooth brick and the original construction........... 23 Figure21: 94 Queen Street South...................................................................................................................................... 24 Figure 22: 96-102 Queen Street South.............................................................................................................................. 25 Figure23: 108 Queen Street South.................................................................................................................................... 26 Figure 24: c.2013 image depicting the original Pearl Laundry Cleaners & Dyers signage, a character defining feature ofthe structure................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Figure 25: Front fagade of structure. Currently occupied by Phoenix Cannabis. Facing north ...................................... 28 Figure 26: Close up of cast cross located in center of front parapet............................................................................... 28 Figure 27: Detail of crest located between second floor windows. Note use of unique brick pattern ......................... 29 Figure 28: Close up of cast detail present above second storey windows...................................................................... 29 Figure 29: Close up of acanthus leaf detail used in accents on front fagade..................................................................30 Page 68 of 579 Figure 30: Egg and Dart pattern used on cast detail at separation between ashlar lower finish and upper brick finish. .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 31 Figure 31: Detail of cast cove associated with windowsill of main structural opening...................................................31 Figure 32: Example of brass exterior lighting. Post date 2013 but are temporally appropriate to the structure ......... 32 Figure 33: Replacement door and round transom. Date to c.2013, date of structure fire............................................33 Figure 34: Evidence of past sign installation in ashlar finish............................................................................................34 Figure 35: Rear face of structure. Facing east. Red arrow indicates 90-92 Queen Street South. Remnants of earlier alley can be seen to the right of structure........................................................................................................................34 Figure 36: Blind windows located in the connection that existed between Pearl Laundry store front and processing facility. Note curved window openings indicative of late 19' century construction......................................................35 Figure 37: Example of interior of first floor. Looking towards Queen Street South ........................................................ 36 Figure 38: Main entrance to first floor commercial space...............................................................................................37 Figure 39: Example of storeroom located in rear of first floor......................................................................................... 38 Figure 40: Interior of apartment located in rear of second floor.....................................................................................39 Figure 41: Interior of second floor apartment. Wall of 88 Queen Street South is visible in window ............................40 Figure 42: Example of typical original trim in rear apartment..........................................................................................40 Figure 43: Example of original baseboard.........................................................................................................................41 Figure 44: Original trim in front apartment.......................................................................................................................41 Figure 45: Overview of front apartment............................................................................................................................42 Figure 46: Non -original windows in front apartment, facing Queen Street South.........................................................42 Figure 47: Kitchen of front apartment. Note original door on right of image.................................................................43 Figure 48: Example of original door...................................................................................................................................44 Figure 49: Remains of transom in front apartment..........................................................................................................45 Figure 50: Entrance stairs to second floor.........................................................................................................................45 Figure 51: North half of basement, facing west................................................................................................................46 Figure 52: North half of basement, facing east.................................................................................................................46 Figure 53: Double hung windows in west wall of north half of basement. Not visible from exterior ...........................47 Figure 54: South half of basement, facing east.................................................................................................................47 Figure 55: Shell refuse from button factory used as temper in concrete wall................................................................48 Figure 56: Rendering of Queen Street South faced of proposed design.........................................................................49 Appendices Appendix A - Qualifications Appendix B — Development Mapping Appendix C- Existing Statement of Significance 90-92 Queen Street South Appendix D — Current floor plans of 90-92 Queen Street South Appendix E —Shadow Study Appendix F - Renderings Page 69 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario 1. Executive Summary Parslow Heritage Consultancy, Inc. (PHC) was retained by SRM Architects (the Proponent) to prepare a Heritage Impact Assess men t (HIA) for the property located at 90-92 Queen Street South; City of Kitchener, Ontario (Subject Property). The Proponent is undertaking the assessment of 00- 92 Queen Street South at the request of the City of Kitchener as part of the redevelopment application for the southwest corner of Charles Street West and Queen Street South This H I A is designed to meet the scope of work stipulated in the City of Kitchet? er i earls of Reference- Heritage Impact Assessment (CoK, nd) and conform to the City of Kitchener's Officio. Plan (CoK, 2014). The purpose of this assessment is to review relevant historical documents, evaluate the potential cultural heritage value or interest (CHVI), identify cultural heritage resources and assess potential impacts, and recommend mitigation options. In order to evaluate potential cultural heritage value or interest and recommend mitigation options, provisions in the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) under Regulation 9106 and the Planning Act (1990) were applied. A site visit was conducted on B October 2021 to document the property, structure, and surrounding landscape. 90-92 Uueeii _)ti eeL : uuui i_� a unique example ui the HrL UeLO arL-mteLiur al �Ayie. I Ile ia�adt� is tilt only example of the style in the area. Evaluation of the structure against Regulation 9106 finds it to exhibit CHVI and be a candidate for Part IV protection as per Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act.. The proposed development will pursue designation of Art Deco facade of 90-92 Queen Street South as part of the redevelopment. The following recommendations are put forth: 1. The Art Deco facade ofnn-n? nip- Street South be designated „ndPr Part IV of 1+F - Ontario + - Ontario Heritage Act. 2. The facade of 90-92 Queen Street South shouia be subjected to a detailed pre -conditions survey to document the condition of the facade materials prior to any construction activities or ground disturbance occurring on any adjacent lands. The survey should pay special attention to any pre-existing defects, as such defects could be adversely affected b-, ground vibrations resulting from construction activities 3. A vibration assessment should be undertaken prior to the commencement of construction so that a "zone of influence" can be established, and appropriate monitoring can be arranged during construction activities. Adjacent properties may need to be monitored for vibration to ensure levels remain below the accepted threshold during all construction activities. Vibration monitoring will ensure that unintended impacts do not affect surrounding properties. Vibration monitoring should be carried out by persons with previous knowledge of heritage structures and the impact of vibration on heritage resources. 4. A Built Heritage Protection/Conservation Plan (BHPCP) should be developed for 90-92, 96- 102 and 108 Queen Street South. The BHPCP should address the retention and PHC Inc. 2021-095 March 2022 Page 70 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario preservation of all existing resources that will be integrated into the proposed development. S. All structures and portions of structures which will be subject to demolition as part of this proposal be subject to salvage mitigation. Salvage mitigation helps to divert waste and promote retention of heritage elements. Salvageable materials include but are not limited to: Brick ■ Cast lintels and window sills ■ Doors and windows ■ Framing components F Architectural details, brackets, corbels ■ Interior period trim ■ Recyclable materials (plumbing and electrical components) Incorporation of salvaged materials from the project area into the proposed development should be considered on a case by case basis. Salvaged materials may be able to be incorporated into the design as art installations or interior accents. March 2022 2021-095 PHC Ir,L Page 71 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario 2. Person ne Carla Parslow, Ph.D., CAHP Christopher Leman, B.Sc., Dip. Heritage, CAHP Renee Hendricks, M.A. Acknowledgements Victoria Grohn Deeksha Choudry Marc Villemaire Senior Cultural Resource Specialist Lead Cultural Heritage Specialist Cultural Heritage Assistant Heritage Planner, City of Kitchener Heritage Planner, City of Kitchener SRM Architects Inc. PHC Inc. 2021-095 March 2022 age of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario I Introduction Parslow Heritage Consultancy, Inc. (PHC) was retained by SRM Architects (the Proponent) to prepare a Heritage Impact Assess men t (HIA) for the property located at 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario (Subject Property). The Proponent is undertaking the assessment of 90- 92 Queen Street South at the request of the City of Kitchener as part of the redevelopment application for the southwest corner of Charles Street West and Queen Street South. This H I A is designed to meet the scope of work stipulated in the City of Kitchener Terms of Reference- Heritage Impact Assessment (CoK, nd) and the conform to the City of Kitchener's Official Plan (CoK, 2014). A site visit was conducted on 8 October 2021 to document the property, structure, and surrounding landscape. The Subject Property is located on the west side of Queen Street South and is adjacent to the Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District (CoK, 1997) Documentation of the property took the form of high-resolution photographs using a Nikon D5600 DSLR camera, the collection of field notes and the creation of measured drawings where necessary. The assessment strategy was derived from the National Historic Parks and Sites Branch Canadian Inventory of Historic Buildings (Parks Canada, 1980), Well Preserved: The Ontario Heritage Foundation Manual on the Principles and Practice of Architectural Conservation (Fram, 2003), the Historic American Building Survey - Guide to Field Documentation (NABS, 2011), and the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (Parks Canada, 2010). All accessible areas of the property and associated structures were accessed and documented. 3.1 Applicant Information Questions pertaining to the proposed development can be directed to: SRM Architects Inc. c/o Marc Villemaire 279 King Street West Suite 200 Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1131 e -Mail: mvillemaire@srmarchitects.ca March 2022 2021-095 I Page 73 of 579 Figure 1: Topographic Map Ha, � yl � .Uniroyal- Goodrich Park Waterloo - Alount Hope Cemetery. '4%e Duka Kitchener A•loiuit `1- o Park Hope Cemetery `S� °�s/ V'S' IV _ 15` Lip_. . 1 • � tki�, sr ,i. 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Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), (c) OpenStreetMap contr b'utors, and the GIS User Community Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment 90 - 92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, ON Page 74 of 579 Figure 2: Modern Aerial Image ��.�. 1 ~ #%_ "» ` IPA ` O tMap (a d) butors, Earthstas CNES/A'aibus DS USDA /+ GRiD, IGN,mrn nt ,;S`urces E ri, HE -E, Inter m�lp; P C p., GE Co, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, G B IG , K d e O d ce S ey, Esri Japan, METrI,�Esri China _ ys�K 9), Ope p n bu, nd the GISunity •4111L 2 0 15 30 60 1:1,500 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment Meters 90 - 92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, ON Legend 90 - 92 Queen Street South Page 75 of 579 Figure 3 - Heritage Conservation Districts & Cultural Heritage Landscapes �" ► `r fj1 .� rtfr i Z410A w ' v �rf r � r 'I - *X- . iF 17 Downtown CHL ` r �� I or t .l ft �`A i►. � Y yr t � fj 4i� f Victoria Park CHL • ` ti *'F ARMF ZAIJ Victoria Park CHL 0 30 60 120 1:3,000 Meters Legend 90 - 92 Queen Street South Heritage district Cultural Heritage Landscapes F- , Id # r 3 �,r t „�• e. � VICTORIA PARK HCS > J -CE Es �A' u w Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment 90 - 92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, ON Page 76 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario 4. Historic Research and Analysis 4.1 Regional Overview The land containing the Region of Waterloo is the traditional territory of the Attawandaron, Haudenosaunee, and Mississauga First Nations. In 1784, the Haldimand Purchase gifted Thayendanegea (Joseph Brant) and the Haudenosaunee a large tract of land along the Grand River — from Lake Erie to Elora Falls and six miles wide on each bank — which the First Nation subsequently began to subdivide and sell to settlers. In 1798 three large blocks of that original tract became the Townships of Waterloo, Woolwich, and Dumfries, the initial townships of Waterloo County. By 1852 the area was divided into five townships: Waterloo, Woolwich, Wellesley, Wilmot, and North Dumfries, and major population centers included Waterloo, Kitchener (Berlin), Preston, Hespeler, Galt, Elmira, and New Hamburg. 4.1.1 History of Waterloo County European settlement of the area began almost immediately following the separation of the county from the Haldimand Tract. The richly forested land provided numerous resources for hunting, fishing, logging, and several water sources conducive to midi construction. The first permanent European settlers in the area arrived in 1800 when Joseph Schoerg (later Sherk) and Samuel Betzner, Jr. settled along the Grand River in what is now a part of Kitchener. The first hamlets in the county were Blair and Doon, and a corduroy road along what is now King Street in Waterloo encouraged further settlement in the region. The first settlers to the region were German Mennonites from Pennsylvania, seeking land and religious protection in Upper Canada. Most were farmers, although there were also some members who served the community as millers and tradesmen. The western part of the county around Berlin (Kitchener), St. Jacobs,. and Elmira was settled by predominately German Mennonites, while the southern portion near Cambridge and other areas around the Grand River, such as Fergus and Elora, attracted Scots and other British immigrants. Early government expenditures to build roads in the area encouraged pioneer settlers with a direct route from Lake Ontario, and the Grand River provided an avenue of transportation to and from Lake Erie. These transportation avenues and the different cultural backgrounds of pioneers led to a diversity of settlements throughout the region, with religious affiliations of non -Mennonites consisting of Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian, and Methodist. The Region of Waterloo still has the largest population of Old Order Mennonites in Canada, particularly around the 5t. Jacobs and Elmira areas. Despite the early date of settlement, villages in the region remained quite small throughout the 1820s. The village of Preston was a thriving business district by 1830, the same year Berlin (Kitchener) was founded.. In 1840 Waterloo County was officially formed from the initial three - block purchase from the Haudenosaunee and territory transferred from other districts. In 1852 the County was reorganized again and divided into three parts, forming the United Counties of Wellington, Waterloo, and Grey. Waterloo County consisted of North Dumfries, Waterloo, Wilmot, Woolwich, and Wellesley Townships, Berlin (Kitchener) was named the county seat in 1853, narrowly beating the town of Galt for the designation. March 2022 2021-095 I Page 77 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario By 1861 the population of Waterloo County had reached 38,750 people. German influences remained strong; in 1871 SS% of Waterloo County's population could claim German heritage, either from Continental Germany or from the Pennsylvania Mennonite pioneers. The rural population began to decrease around 1871 as cities, villages, and hamlets began to grow and consolidate. By the 1890s interurban railways allowed for easier navigation not only around Waterloo County, but to surrounding counties as well, although rail services began to disappear In the 1930s as automobiles began to proliferate. Waterloo County was dissolved in 1973 and renamed the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, which consists of the Cities of Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge, and the townships of Wellesley, Wilmot, Woolwich, and North Dumfries, in addition to Waterloo Region (formerly Waterloo Township). 4.1.2 History of Waterloo Township Waterloo Township was known as Block Two of the three -block purchase from the Haldimand Tract and consisted of approximately 94,000 acres. Richard Beasley acquired 60,000 acres from Thayendanegea in 1796, although Beasley was prohibited by deed from subdividing the block until the entirety of the mortgage was paid to the Haudenosaunee. However, Beasley began selling lots anyway to meet his financial obligations. In 1800 alone Beasley sold over 14,000 acres to Mennonite settlers, although the recent immigrants did not know they would not receive title on their lands until Beasley met his mortgage obligations. This led to a panic among the newly arrived Mennonites, culminating In a formal agreement between Thayendanegea and Beasley, which allowed Beasley to sell the bulk of Block Two to cover his mortgage, while also giving the Mennonite buyers the legal title to lots they had already purchased. Subsequently Beasley sold 60,000 acres to the German Company of Pennsylvania in 1803, represented by Daniel Erb and Samuel Bricker, whose purchase absolved Beasley of all financial obligation towards the Haudenosaunee and even allowed him to retain 10,000 acres for his own use, which he sold into the 18305. The 60,000 acres purchased by the German Company was subdivided into 128 lots of 448 acres each, and 32 lots of 83 acres each. Lots were randomly selected to ensure fairness, leading to non -adjacent lots owned by the same person, and roads were often inconsistent between urban and rural areas. The German Company was composed mostly of Mennonites from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and the final payment on Block Two was made in 1804 by Samuel and John Bricker along with Jacob, John, and Daniel Erb. Prior to 1830 most settlers in Waterloo Township were Mennonite, although there was also a small population of Pennsylvania River Brethren, a similar Anabaptist group also known as Dunkers or Tunkers. As the 19th century progressed, Waterloo Township became less Mennonite in character, although pockets of strong Mennonite settlement remain. Initially part of the Gore District, the area was incorporated in 1816 and named Waterloo after the decisive British victory against Napoleon Bonaparte the previous year. It was also the first township settled out of the five that would go on to comprise the County of Waterloo. Most early settlement was along the Grand River due to geographic accessibility rather than fertility of the land. By 1818 the township's population had reached 1,850, which grew to 2,000 by 1831. By the 1830s most of the available land within Block Two had been purchased, and many of the original subdivisions were divided for a second time and resold. By the second half of the 19th century most of the PHC Inc. 2021-095 March 2022 age of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario settlers moving into Waterloo Township were artisans, merchants, tradesmen, and labourers instead of farmers. These individuals settled in villages, whose more urban communities served the needs of the surrounding farmers. Water sources provided power for grist and sawmills, as well as distilleries. The area also hosted several tanneries, and by 1851 there were numerous factories that produced farm implements and furniture. Settlers who were searching for rural land bought in other townships, such as Wilmot and Woolwich. By the mid -1850s the first railways were laud in Waterloo Township. The initial rail line was the Grand Trunk Railway, opened in 1856 with three stops at Shantz Station, Berlin (Kitchener), and Breslau. The railway ensured that Waterloo Township would continue to be the most settled and industrialized of all the other townships within the County of Waterloo. The railway continued to expand throughout the county, providing a faster and more accessible means of transportation for most of the populace, although Waterloo Township remained the centre of economic life within the county. Waterloo Township was consolidated and renamed Waterloo Region in 1973; the cities of Kitchener and Waterloo absorbed the western section of the township, and the land east of the Grand River was designated as part of an expanded Woolwich Township. As a result, much of the former Waterloo Township ceased to exist as a political and geographic entity, 4.1.3 History of the City of Kitchener The largest city in the Grand River watershed, the City of Kitchener was founded in 1806 as Ebytown by Benjamin Eby, a Mennonite preacher (later bishop in 1812). Initial ley concentrated around the southeast side of Queen Street, the residents of Ebytown encouraged manufacturers to set up business in the settlement. Other important settlers in Ebytown were Joseph Schneider, John Erb, Abram Weber, and David Weber. Joseph Schneider settled on the south side of Queen Street in 1807 and cleared a rudimentary road through the area, allowing "Schneider's Road" to become the nucleus of Berlin. The Schneider's 1816 house is still standing. The hamlet of Berlin wasn't officially established until 1834 when Phineas Varnum, a tenant of Joseph Schneider, opened a blacksmith shop on the site of the Walper House Hotel. A tavern and a general store soon followed, and the area's first furniture warehouse also opened in 1830. By 1846 the population of Berlin was reported to be 400 "mostly German" individuals. In 1853 Berlin was named the seat of Waterloo County when hotelier Friedrich Gaukel donated a parcel of land to be used as a courthouse and jail near the corner of what is now Queen Street North and Weber Street. The first city council meeting sat on January 24 of that year and consisted of 12 members from the five townships and two villages. In 1856 the Grand Trunk Railroad was laid through Berlin, ushering in an age of industrialization as factories and more substantial homes began to replace the original settler's log cabins. Berlin quickly became the industrial centre of the area, and in 1910 was the first inland Ontario city to have access to affordable power from the hydroelectric plant at Niagara Falls. The name of the city was changed from Berlin to Kitchener in 1916 due to anti -German sentiment during the First World War, a movement spearheaded by local) business owners. The city was named for Herbert, Lord Kitchener, a field marshal killed at sea the same year as the name change. During the Second World War Kitchener was the site of a Women's Army Corps training base. The construction of 1 March 2022 2021-095 I Page 79 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Highway 401 in 1960 provided direct access to the city and encouraged further development in roadside industrial parks. However, a recession in the 1980s led to many industries leaving Kitchener and not returning. Ease of transportation and general proximity to the Greater Toronto Area has led to Kitchener beginning to become a bedroom community for city workers. 4.2 90-92 Queen Street South History 4.2.1 Ownership History 90-92 Queen Street South The property that is municipally identified at 90-92 Queen Street South enters the historic record as part of Lot 17 of the German Company Tract. Fallowing the expansion of Berlin (Kitchener) the property becomes part of both J.E. Schneider's Survey and C.K. Nahrgang's survey, and part of Plans 391 and 393. The land records pertaining to transactions that post-date 1897 and pre -date 1912 are illegible, and as such it is not feasible to ascertain the complete ownership history of the property with any accuracy pre -1912. Transactions prior to 1912 have little bearing on the property as David Knipfel, founder of Pearl Laundry Company, purchased the property in 1914. Between 1914 and 1938 David Knipfel makes a series of land acquisitions all related to the property that is 90-92 Queen. David Knipfel retained ownership of 90-92 Queen Street South until his death in 1961. Based on the land transaction history and available aerial images it appears the extant Art Deco fa4ade was constructed fallowing David Knipfel's last purchase in May of 1938, when he acquired a small portion of land from the City of Kitchener. Historic records show that prior to establishing the Pearl Laundry Cleaners and Dyers store front at 90-92 Queen Street South, the processing facilities for the business were in a large structure that occupied the current parking lot located behind 90-92 Queen Street South. Table 1: Pertinent Land Transaction for 90-92 Queen Street South Reg #. InstrumI Date I Grantor I Grantee I Comment ent Previous Entries are Illegible 28357 B&S 16 April 1912 Charles Karapp Bach Ruth Norton Pt of Lot 33151 B&S 9 Nov 1914 Ruth and Charles Norton David Knipfel Pt of Lot 47579 Grant 20 Sept 1922 Christian E. Huehn Bach David & Lloyd Knipfel Right of Way 56035 Grant 12 Feb 1926 John J. Lembke David Knipfel Pt. of lot and wall 58579 Ct.0 Deed 18 May 1927 George Steinmetz David Knipfel Pt. Right of Way 59142 Grant 1 July 1927 Est of Walter Hartting Pearl Laundey Ltd. Pt. of Lot 58960 Grant 22 July 1927 Ernest G Ritchie and Burton Ritchie Pearl Laundry Ltd. Pt. of Lot and Right of way. 62563 Grant 1 May 1929 Ernest G Ritchie etal Pearl Laundry Ltd Part Lot 66036 Grant 26 Dec 1930 The Pearl Steam Laundry Ltd David Knipfel Pt. of lot and Right of way PHC Inc. - _i! _ March 2022 age S9 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario 67773 Grant 30 Dec 1930 Pearl Steam Laundry Ltd David Knipfel Pt. of lot and Right of way 73998 Grant 16 June 1937 The Barrie Glove Knitting Co. Ltd David Knipfel Pt of Lot and party wall agreement 75074 Grant 20 May 1938 Corpn. Of City of Kitchener David Knipfel Pt. of Lot 0.0234ac 230167 Grant 23 Oct 1961 Estate of David Knipfel Pearl Laundry Ltd Illegeble 328522 Lease 30 May 1966 Pearl Laundry Ltd. Pearl Laundry Co. Ltd $3300/year L 4; Id Ax Figura 4: Part of 'Birds Eye Image of Berlin c.1890-1899. Red arrow indicates location of 90-92 Queen Street South Page 81 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 5: Full 1919 aerial image. Red arrow indicates 90-92 Queen Street South Figure 6: Portion of 1919 aerial image showing detail of 90-92 Queen Street South. Red arrow indicates 90-92 Queen Street South, pre -Art Deco facade PHC Inc. 2021-005 March 2022 age of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 7: Portion of 1925 Fire Insurance Plan of Subject Property. Note the facade set back of address labelled 54 and alley between 54 and 50. 54 is the former address of Subject Property March 2022 2021-095 I Page 83 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario P bL J Figure 8: Portion of 1930 aerial image of Subject Property. Red arrow indicates 90-92 Queen Street South Nr� r ir J 14 a 1W � ; ■ M i Figure 9: Portion of 1945 aerial image of Subject Property. Red arrow indicates 90-92 Queen Street South PHC Inc. -J! _ U - :e March 202 WagReof 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 10: Portion of 1960 aerial image. Red arrow indicates 90-92 Queen Street South. 4.3 History of Pearl. Laundry Cleaners and Dyers Pearl Laundry Cleaners and Dyers was founded by David Knipfel in 1897. Between 1897 and 1899 the city directories list it as operating at 52 King Street West. In 1901 the business is listed at 9 Queen Street. In 1910 a Pearl Laundry is located at 54 Queen Street (original address of 90-92 Queen Street South). In 1919 the business is listed as operating from 52 Queen Street (original address of 90-92 Queen Street South). In 1928 the address is listed as 90 Queen Street. David Knipfel sells the business in 1946 to the Berlin Dye Works, owned by Abraham S. Uttley. David Knipfel only sells the company, not the structure, and enters into a long-term lease agreement with Abraham Uttley whereby Uttley continues to operate the Pearl Laundry out of the 90 Queen Street and rents the premises from David Knipfel. This arrangement continues until the death of David Knipfel in 1961. In 1961 Uttley purchases the premises. In 1966 Uttley sells the business and premises to Newtex Ltd, another Kitchener based dry cleaning company. Newtex Ltd. continues to operate but is no longer associated with 90-92 Queen Street South. March 2022 2021-095 PHC (- Page 85 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario 5. Assessment of Existing Condition 5.1 Surrounding Landscape The Subject Property is located on the west side of Queen Street South, south of Charles Street West. 90-92 Queen Street South is located within a block of live/work structures that display a range of architectural styles and range in age from late -19`" to mid -20`' century. The Subject Property and the surrounding structures are all two storeys in height with street facing parapet walls. The Subject Property is located on a slope whereby adjacent structures vary in elevation, resulting in reduced sightlines both into and out of the structure. Historic records depict 94 and 108 Queen Street South to be examples of late -19111 century architecture that have remained largely unchanged. 94 and 108 Queen Street South providing a consistent and unmodified point from which to assess the surrounding structures. 6y comparison, 96-102 Queen Street South reflect infill construction, while 90-92 and 88 Queen Street South represent structures that have been modified from their original design through the addition of Queen Street South facing facades. 90-92 Queen Street South is located adjacent to the Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District (HCD) and both the Downton Cultural Heritage Landscape (CHL) and Victoria Park CHL (Error! Reference source not found.). The Victoria Park HCD was established in 1996 under by-law 96-91. The Victoria Park HCD was established to conserve the area's excellent examples of late -19th and early -20th century residential architecture, set around an historic park (Galvin, 2012). The Downtown CHL is directly tied to the founding of the city and contains remnants of the city's commercial functions that date to the 1850's (City of Kitchener,. n.d.). 90-92 Queen Street south is adjacent to two properties within the limits of the Victoria Park HCD (95-97 Queen Street South and 103 Queen Street South). As both properties are located within the limits of the HCD they are designated under Part V of the OHA as opposed to being individually designated under Part IV of the OHA. PHC Inc. 2021-095 March 2022 age SB of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 11: Surrounding Street scope as viewed from intersection of Church Street and Queen Street South. Red arrow indicates Subject Property. Facing north. Figure 12: Looking south towards Subject Property from intersection of Queen Street South and King Street East. Red arrow indicates 90-92 Queen Street South. M,:rcfi C 1 l_'_1!: - I Page 87 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 13: Looking dawn Queen Street South. Red arrow indicates 90-92 Queen Street South. Facing north. Figure 14: View into Subject Property from intersection of Ontario Street South and Chanes Street West. Facing southeast. PHC Inc. -J! _ U - :e March 2022 age of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 15: View of Subject Property from intersection of Benton Street and Charles Street East. Red arrow indicates 90-92 Queen Street South. Facing west. Figure 16: View from structure. Facing northeast. 1 M,3rch 2_:_'2 2021-095 PsJc I Page 89 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario I Figure 17: View from structure facing south. 5.2 Adjoining structures 5.2.1 88 Queen Street South Like 90-92 Queen Street South, 88 Queen Street South's fagade is not original to the structure. The extant fagade reflects the Edwardian architectural style popular between 1900 and 1930 (Blumenson, 1990). The north face of the structure stands in stark contrast to the Queen Street facade and presents as an industrial adaptation of the Italianate style. Close inspection of the corner of the structure reveals a transition in brick finish, indicating the application of the Edwardian fagade over the as -built Italianate. The Edwardian facade is constructed of highly uniformed, mechanically extruded smooth brick while the original structure is of less uniformed hand pressed brick. The visual evidence provided by 88 Queen Street South further supports the findings of 90-92 Queen Street South, as both structures are depicted in the 1925 fire insurance plan as being recessed from the street in comparison to 94 Queen Street South. PHC Inc. 2021-095 March 2022 age J9 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 18: Front fagade of 88 Queen Street South. Figure 19: North face of 88 Queen Street South. Note use of round headed windows on second floor M,3rch 2C-'2 2021-095 PHC Ire Page 91 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 20: Transition between Edwardian facade constructed of smooth brick and the original construction. 5.2.2 94 Queen Street South Located south of 90-92 Queen Street South, 94 Queen Street South reflects an unaltered footprint. It is clearly identified on the 1925 fire insurance plan and provides a firm point of reference from which to assess the modifications to 90-92 and 88 Queen Street South. The front facade has been altered from its as built form (blue section) but the overall footprint of the structure is as depicted on the 1925 fire insurance plan and as seen in the 1919 aerial image. PHC Inc. 2021-095 March 2022 age J2 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 21: 94 Queen Street South. 5.23 96-102 Queen Street South 96-1072 Queen Street South is an infill structure constructed in the Edwardian style. Depicted in the 1919 aerial image as a pair of gable ended structures, the current structure bears no resemblance to the 1919 image. The 1925 fire insurance plan depicts a two-storey wood structure with a separation between it and the structure to the north. By 1945 the separation appears to be gone and it is presumed the extant structure is present. Based on stylistic similarities, it is presumed to have been constructed c.1930, coinciding with the re -facing of 88 Queen Street South. March 2022 2021-095 I Page 93 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 22: 96-102 Queen Street South. 5.2.4 108 Queen Street South 108 Queen Street South continues to present as it does in the 1919 aerial image. The style is typical of late 19'h -century commercial construction, employing a symmetrical second storey with jack arched windows and decorated brick parapet. PHC Inc. 2021-095 March 2022 age J4 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 23; 108 Queen Street South. 5.3 Architecture and Design of 90-92 Queen Street South The Queen Street South facade of 90-92 Queen Street South is constructed in the Art Deco architectural style. The Art Deco architectural style was popular between 1925 and 1940 (Blumenson, 1990). While the fapde reflects the Art Deco style, the few remaining original interior features identify the structure as being of late 19"' century construction. Available sources indicate that between 1919 and 1945 the front facade of the structure underwent a renovation, resulting in the current configuration. The 1919 aerial image of the Subject Property depicts the structure prior to the Art Deco Facade being added (Figure 5, Figure 6) and the 1925 fire insurance plan of Kitchener (Figure 7) illustrates the structure with a deep street setback that differs from the extant presentation; it also shows an alley located to the right of the structure. The same alley can be seen in the 1930 aerial image (Figure 8), The alley is no longer present in the next available aerial image dated 1945 (Figure 9). The available evidence indicates the current configuration of the structure was achieved between 1930 and 1945. Given the popularity of the style had waned by March 2022 2021-095 PHC Ir,L Page 95 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario 1940 and the world was in the grips of WWII between 1938 and 1945, it seems likely the construction occurred circa 1938, when it a small parcel of land was purchased by David Knipfel from the Corporation of the City of Kitchener. Attempts to obtain building permits or other records pertaining to the structure did not yield results; as such, an exact date of construction is unknown but given available data, a construction date of c.1938 is attributed to the structure. S. 3.1 Exterior Documentation . A Figure 24: c.2013 image depicting the original Pearl Laundry Cleaners & Dyers signage, a character defining feature of the structure. PHC Inc. 2021-095 March 2022 age JB of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 25: Front facade of structure. Currently occupied by Phoenix Cannabis. Facing north. Figure 26: Close up of cast cross located in center of front parapet. M,3rch 2 2021-095 PHC Ire Page 97 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario W - Figure 27: Detail of crest located between second floor windows. Mote use of unique brick pattern. Figure 28: Close up of cast detail present above second storey windows. PHC Inc. J_ _ U'_ _: March 2022 age JS of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 29: Close up of acanthus leaf detail used in accents on front fargade. Page 99 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 30: Egg and Dart pattem used on cast detail at separation between ashlar lower finish and upper brick finish. iv Figure 31: Detail of cast cove associated with windowsill of main structural opening. PHC Inc. March 2022 age OD of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 32: Example of brass exterior lighting. Post date 2013 but are temporally appropriate to the structure. Page 101 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario 7 Y�y Figure 33: Replacement door and round transom. Date to c.2013, date of structure fire. PHC Inc. March 2022 age fU� of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figura 34: Evidence of past sign installation in ashlar finish. r. )am - Figure 35: Rear face of structure. Facing east. Red arrow indicates 90-92 Queen Street South. Remnants of earlier alley can be seen to the right of structure. M'-' 2021-095 PHC (- Page 103 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 36.- Blind windows located in the connection that existed between Pearl Laundry store front and processing facility. (Vote curved window openings indicative of late 191' century construction. PHC Inc. -J! _ U - :e March 2022 age U4 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario 5.3.2 Interior Documentation The interior of 90-92 Queen Street South has been extensively renovated. There are Very few original elements remaining. The first floor has been completely renovated and no longer presents with any as built features. Documentation of the first floor was limited as the tenants requested that merchandise not be photographed. The second floor retains the greatest number of original features but has been subject to prior and ongoing renovations. The original features included standard trim elements. The basement shows signs of past alterations and contains no character defining elements. One item of interest observed in the basement is the use of shell button waste having been incorporated into the concrete. Historic records show that 88 Queen Street South was formerly a button factory. Discarded shells from the production of buttons were also observed in cement retaining walls associated with the rear of the property. Schematics of the current floor plan of 90-92 Queen Street South are presented in Appendix D. First Floor Figure 37: Example of interior of first floor. Looking towards Queen 'Street youth March 2,,- -'2 2021-095 Page 105 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 38: Main entrance to first floor commercial space. PHC Inc. -_i _ U'_ _: March 2022 age TUG of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 39: Example of storeroom located in rear of first floor. Second Floor Mirth 2022 2021-095 PHC I• Page 107 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 40: Interior of apartment located in rear of second floor. PHC Inc. -_i _ U. `1 March 2022 age OB of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 41: Interior of second floor apartment. Wall of 88 Queen Street South is visible in window. Figure 42: Example of typical original trim in rear apartment 1 M�:u" 2_ -, -; 2021-095 Page 109 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 43: Example of original baseboard Figure 44: Original trim in front apartment PHC Inc. 2021-095 March 2022 age f'fII of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 45: Overview of front apartment. Figure 46: Non -original windows in front apartment, facing Queen. Street South M : u,2 2021-095 PHC Inc. Page 111 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 47: Kitchen of front apartment. Note original door on right of image PHC Inc. -J! _ U--: March 2022 age f'f2 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 48: Example of original door. Page 113 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 49: Remains of transom in front apartment Figure 50: Entrance stairs to second floor. PHC Inc. 2021-095 March 2022 age f'f4 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Basement Figure 51: North half of basement, facing west Figure 52: North half of basement, facing east. M,3rch 21;L2 2021-095 PHC (- Page 115 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Figure 53: Double hung windows in west wall of north half of basement. Not visible from exterior Figure 54: South half of basement, facing east. PHC Inc. -J! _ U'_ _e March 2022 age T6 of 579 Ae. 48 7771 LS A 157 1A 4 Ae. 48 7771 LS Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario 6. Proposed Development The development proposal is for the re -development of the parcel of land bounded by Charles Street West and Queen Street South containing municipal addresses 88-108 Queen Street South, to be redeveloped into a 44 -storey residential condominium tower. The proposal outlines the retention of the existing Queen Street South facades of 90-92, 96-102 and 108 Queen Street South. The existing facades will be integrated into the new podium for the condominium towner (Appendix F). In addition to the construction of the proposed condominium, the intersection of Charles Street West and Queen Street South is to undergo safety improvements. (Intersection improvements will include the widening of Charles Street West and the construction of a traffic triangle. Intersection improvements are being undertaken as a joint venture by the City of Kitchener and the Region of Waterloo and are proposed to occur in tandem with the proposed condominium construction. The intersection improvements will require the demolition of 88 Queen Street South. The retention of the facades of 90-92, 96-102 and 108 Queen Street South will retain the pedestrian scale of the area and allow for the existing street scape to remain largely intact. The Charles Street West fagade will incorporate a brick industrial style to reflect the industrial roots of the area and complement the existing heritage architecture of the area. The proposed development works to maintain the existing feel and pedestrian experience while providing of the intensification of the area. 96-102 Queen Street South will be retained and adapted to accommodate the entrance to the parking garage in a way that retains the aesthetic of the structure and does not impact the heritage of 90-92 Queen Street South. Figure 56: Rendering of Queen Street South faced of proposed design. PHC Inc. 2021-095 March 2022 age TS of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario 7. Evaluation of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest The facade of 90-92 Queen Street South is a unique example of the Art Deco architectural style. 90-92 Queen Street South represents a structure that has been modified from its original design through the addition of a Queen Street South facing facade. The facade is in good overall condition with many intact original architectural details including: cast concrete decoration, ashlar style finish on first floor with jack -on -jack stacked yellow brick second storey, full width gable parapet, and intact cast concrete business identification "Pearl Laundry Cleaners & Dyers". The facade reflects the only example of Art Deco architecture in the area. When viewed in its entirety, 88-106 Queen Street South reflects an eclectic mix of structural facades, reflecting the changing style and depth of history associated with Queen Street South. While the entire structure at 90-92 Queen Street South was subject to documentation through this HIA, the structure is divided between the Art Deco Queen Street South facade, and the balance of the building, which reflects a repeatedly remodeled and augmented space. Other than the fa4ade, the building is not attributed to a particular time period, and no other heritage attributes were observed. Given this, potential CHVI was present only in the Art Deco Queen Street South facade. Ontario Regulation 9/06 prescribes the criteria used for evaluating a property being considered for designation under Section 29 of the OHA. Section 29 of the OHA outlines that, to be designated, a property must meet "one or more" of the criteria grouped into the categories of Design/Physical Value, Historical/ Associative Value and Contextual Value (MHSTCI 2006). Table 2 lists these criteria and identifies if the criteria were met at 90-92 Queen Street South facade. Table 2: Cultural Heritage Evaluation of 90-92 Queen Street South Facade O.Reg.9/06 Criteria Criteria Met Justification (Y/N) The property has design value or physical value because it, I. is a rare, unique, representative The fa4ade is representative of the architectural or early example of a style, type, Y style known as Art Deco. The facade is the only expression, material, or example of Art Deco architecture in the area. construction method, IIdisplays a high degree of The exterior finish and ornamentation are of high craftsmanship or artistic merit, or Y quality and reflects a greater then normal level of craftsmanship and artistic intensity III. demonstrates a high degree of None observed technical or scientific N achievement. The property has historical value or associative value because it, has direct associations with a y Has direct association with the dry-cleaning theme, event, belief, person, industry, particularly the Pearl Laundry Cleaners activity, organization or and Dyers business. institution that is significant to a community, +rAMl ..,.'1•_••,- 2'___ 2021-095 Page 119 of 579 7.1 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario II. yields, or has the potential to N The property and associated structure do not yield, information that present with the potential to yield information contributes to an understanding that could contribute to our understanding of a of a community or culture, or community or culture. III. Demonstrates or reflects the N None observed. Architect is unknown. work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. The property has context _ial value because it, I. is important in defining, s important in maintaining the maintaining or supporting the y --mmercial/industrial character of the character of an area, arrounding area. 7 II. is physically, functionally, visually i; visually linked to the history of the area by way or historically linked to its y of the original 'Pearl Laundry Cleaners & Dyers' surroundings, or signage. III. is a landmark. N I The structure does not serve as a local landmark. Based on the criteria set forth by Regulation Reg. 9106, 90-92 Queen Street South does retain and display CHVI as it pertains to, design value, historic and associative value and contextual value. The facade of 90-92 Queen Street South should be considered for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries (MHSTG) The MHSTCI Info Sheet ##5 Heritage Impact Assessments and Conservation Plans were reviewed to further assess seven potential negative impacts on the property's CHVI arising from the proposed site redevelopment: Destruction of any, or part of any, significant heritage attributes or features, ■ Demolition of the facade of 90-92 Queen Street South is not being considered. The facade is to be incorporated into the proposed re -development. ■ In addition to the facade of 90-92 Queen Street South the proposed development is proposing the retention of a large portion of the extant Queen Street South fa4ade of the development footprint. Alteration that is not sympathetic, or incompatible, with the historic fabric and appearance. Ill- Not applicable. No alterations are being considered at this time. OoFa4ade will be retained and rehabilitated to reflect its as built configuration. Shadows created that alter the viability of a heritage attribute or an associated natural feature or plantings, such as a garden. ■ Shadow studies have been undertaken (Appendix E) PHC Inc. 2021-095 March 2022 ague 'ZII of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario llloWhile the structure does result in new shadows they do not alter the viability of any heritage or natural features. Isolation of a heritage attribute from its surrounding environment, context or a significant relationship. ■ Proposed development will incorporate a large portion of the existing Queen Street South fagade into the podium of the re -development ■ The proposed design is stylistically sympathetic to the heritage attributes of the area, particularly 90-92 Queen Street South, ■ Located adjacent to Part V protected structures contained within the Victoria Park HCD the proposed development will retain the heritage features of the area and not significantly impact the relationships between existing features. Direct or indirect obstruction significant views or vistas within, from or of built and natural features. ■ Proposed development will not impact significant views into or out of 90-92 Queen Street South or any other area properties. A change in land use where the change in use may impact the property's CHVI; i The Art Deco facade will be retained as will the CHVI of the facade. Land disturbances such as a change in grade that alters soils and drainage patterns that may adversely affect archaeological or cultural heritage resources. Past use of the property as a drycleaner will require significant quantities of contaminated soil to be removed from the area. ■ Construction may uncover previously unidentified archaeological and cultural heritage resources. A chance find procedure should be enacted as part of the construction process. 7.2 Assessment of Potential Impacts to Area HCD and CHLs The proposed development is adjacent to the Victoria Park HCD, the Victoria Park Cultural Heritage Landscape (CHL) and the Downton CHL. The potential impacts to each of these heritage areas is addressed below. 7.2.1 Victoria Park HCD The Victoria Park HCD was established to conserve the area's excellent examples of late -19`" and early -20"' century residential architecture, set around an historic park (Calvin, 2012). The boundaries of the Victoria Park HCD are located both east and south of the Subject Property. The criteria of MHSTCI Info Sheet #5 Heritage Impoct Assessments and Conservotion Plons were reviewed to assess potential negative impacts on the HCD, including 95-97 Queen Street South and 103 Queen Street South, arising from the proposed redevelopment. The proposed development will not result in the destruction of any, or part of any, significant heritage attributes or features of the HCD. Nor will it result in an alteration that is not sympathetic, or incompatible, with the historic fabric and appearance of the HCD. The proposed development will result in the creation of shadows but will not result in shadows that will alter the visibility or functionality of heritage attributes or associated natural features or plantings within the HCD. The proposed development March 2022 2021-095 I Page 121 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario will not result in the isolation of any heritage attributes associated with the Victoria Park HCD. As proposed the development will not result in direct or indirect obstructions of significant views or vistas within, from or of built and natural features associated with the HCD. The proposed development will have no direct impact on the portion of Victoria Park HCD that is adjacent to the Subject Property and will have no impact on the remainder of the HCD. The proposed development will incorporate large portions of the existing street scape and will not alter the pedestrian experience in the immediate area. 7.2.2 Victoria Park CHL The Victoria Park CHL consists of the park area within the Victoria Park HCD; Victoria Park is representative of a group of urban parks designed throughout North America in the latter part of the 19th century (CoK 2014). The north end of the Victoria Park CHL is located approximately 1501 m southwest of 90-92 Queen Street South. The criteria of MHSTCI Info Sheet #5 Heritage Impact Assessments and Conservation Pians were reviewed to assess potential negative impacts on the Victoria Park CHL arising from the proposed redevelopment. The proposed development will not result in the destruction of any, or part of any, significant heritage attributes or features of the CHL. Nor will it result in an alteration that is not sympathetic, or incompatible, with the historic fabric and appearance of the CHL. The proposed development will result in the creation of shadows but will not result in shadows that will alter the visibility or functionality of heritage attributes or associated natural features or plantings within the CHL. The proposed development will not result in the isolation of any heritage attributes associated with the Victoria Park CHL. As proposed the development will not result in direct or indirect obstructions of significant views or vistas within, from or of built and natural features associated with the CHL. The proposed development will have no impact on the Victoria Park CHL. 7.2.3 Downtown CHL The Downtown CHL is directly tied to the founding of the city and contains remnants of the city's commercial functions that date to the 1850's (City of Kitchener, n.d.). The Downtown CHL is located approximately 40 m northeast of 90-92 Queen Street South. The criteria of MHSTCl Info Sheet #5 Heritage Impact Assessments and Conservation Plans were reviewed to assess potential negative impacts on the Downtown CHL arising from the proposed redevelopment. The proposed development will not result in the destruction of any, or part of any, significant heritage attributes or features of the CHL. Nor will it result in an alteration that is not sympathetic, or incompatible, with the historic fabric and appearance of the CHL. The proposed development will result in the creation of shadows but will not result in shadows that will alter the visibility or functionality of heritage attributes or associated natural features or plantings within the CHL. The proposed development will not result in the isolation of any heritage attributes associated with the Downtown CHL. As proposed the development will not result in direct or indirect obstructions of significant views or vistas within, from or of built and natural features associated with the CHL. The proposed development will have no direct impact on the Downtown CHL. PHC Inc. 2021-095 March 2022 age= of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario 8. Statement of Cultural Significance 90-92 Queen Street South is recognized for its design, physical, historical and associative values The below is derived from the existing. Statement of Significance. The full text of the existing Statement of Significance is provided in Appendix C. The design and physical values relate to the Art Deco architectural style that is in good condition with many intact original elements. The building features: first floor cast concrete construction (ashlar) topped with an egg and dart mounding and acanthus leaf moldings, which are carried up and across to frame the second storey; first storey has yellow brick trim. Second storey is of yellow brick construction arranged in horizontal and vertical rows with wide shallow gable parapet wall with beaded cornice and three cast stone mouldings. Segmentally arched storefront windows, two rectangular basement windows, temporally correct lamps flank each side of store front window. Second storey has central cast concrete moldings. The historic and associated values relate to the early use of the building for the local business known as `Pearl Laundry Cleaners and Dyers'. The Art Deco design is a facade only with likely construction date of circa 1938. Heritage Attributes from Existing Statement of Significance Cast concrete mouldings and finishes ►■ Ashlar finish first storey with yellow brick trim Yellow brick second storey ■ Shallow gable parapet wall 1► Segmentally arched storefront windows li Rectangular basement windows llloTemporally correct exterior lights ■ Round headed structural openings on either dies of storefront window ■ Pairing and symmetry of rectangular second storey windows ■ Cast stone crest second storey ■ Rectangular Plan (see below) 10- Flat roof (see below) The rectangular plan and flat roof were identified as heritage attributes in the existing Statement of Significance (Appendix C); however, the rectangular plan and flat roof pre -date the facade, and are not heritage attributes of the Art Deco style, in this example. Once the rectangular plan and flat roof are removed from consideration as heritage attributes, the balance of the heritage attributes relate to the Art Deco facade. March 2022 2021-095 I Page 123 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario While the entire structure at 90-92 Queen Street South was subject to documentation through this HIA, the structure is divided between the Art Deco Queen Street South facade, and the balance of the building, which reflects a repeatedly remodeled and augmented space. Other than the facade, the building is not attributed to a particular time period, and no other heritage attributes were observed. PHC Inc. 2021-095 March 2022 ague 74 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario 9. Mitigation, Preservation and Conservation 9.1 90-92 Queen Street South As detailed in Sections 7 and S, 90-92 Queen Street South is divided between the Art Deco Queen Street South facade, and the balance of the building, which reflects a repeatedly remodeled and augmented space, other than the facade, the building is not attributed to a particular time period, and no other heritage attributes were observed. The proposed re -development outlines the retention of the Art Deco facade of 90-92 Queen Street South. The facade will be preserved and incorporated into the podium of the proposed condominium development The re -development will retain all remaining identified heritage attributes of 90-92 Queen Street South as identified in the extant Statement of Significance (Appendix C). Since the completion of the existing Statement of Significance the structure has experienced a fire, resulting in the loss of the half round transoms and doors located on either side of the storefront windows. The previously identified exterior lights have also been lost, having been replaced with temporally sympathetic exterior lights. The retention and integration of the Art Deco facade of 90-92 Queen Street South should include the restoration of the facade. Restoration should abide by the MHSTCI Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Built Heritage Properties (MHSTCI, 2007) Respect for Documentary Evidence Restore doors and windows based on available images Respect for the Original Location ■ Structure is being retained in its original location Respect for Historic Materials i Repointing of the brick and stone using appropriate heritage materials i Retain original materials and only replace if absolutely necessary Respect for Original Fabric R Repair of holes drilled into ashlar surface ■ Removal of exposed wires ■ Retain original 'Pearl Laundry Cleaners and Dyers' signage in place and remain visible Respect for the Buildings History ■ Retain original 'Pearl Laundry Cleaners and Dyers" signage Reversibility ■ Any alterations must be reversable and not damage historic fabric March 2022 2021-095 I Page 125 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario Anchor points should be limited to mortar joints, holes should never be drilled into masonry sub straight as it results in non reversable damage to fabric of structure. Legibility i Additions to the structure must be sympathetic too but easily distinguishable from the original structure. ■ Current design showcases 90-92 Queen Street South and supports it with sympathetic surrounding design that is clearly identifiable from the original fabric of the structure. Maintenance i Redevelopment will need to devise a maintenance program and implementation plan to ensure the longevity of the structure. 9.2 Alternative Mitigation Options The following alternative mitigation options were considered and .pros and cons of each mitigative measure are presented (Table 3). 1. Restoration of the extant structure for continued use as a mixed residential and retail location 2. Retention of extant Art Deco fagade and integrate it into the proposed re -development 3. Relocation of structure and renovate for adaptive reuse 4. Salvage of building materials and subsequent demolition of structure Table 3: Mitigation Options Option Pros Cans 1 - No alteration to existing street scape or - Prevents redevelopment of identified heritage attributes the area - Retention of embodied energy - Severally limits the economic viability of the property - Loss of economic revitalization of downtown core 2 - Retention of embodied energy - Separates the fagade from - Retention of all identified heritage features the piecemeal development pertinent to the Art Deco style of the property - Provides for the retention of heritage - Addition of the tower will attributes while providing for the re- introduce new shadows to development of the area the area - Allows the existing pedestrian street scape to remain - Opportunity for adaptive reuse of historically significant portions of the PHC Inc. March 2022 ague 'Z6 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario structure while allowing for the redevelopment of property - Proximity to established public transit corridor - Promotes economic revitalization of downtown core 3 - Structure remains intact 4 - Diversion of waste from landfill - Opportunity for creative integration of heritage elements into new construction - Provides resources for the preservation of other listed and designated heritage features - Provides for the retention of key heritage features while allowing for the development of infrastructure needed for the continued growth of the surroundinr= community Structure is separated from its intended place within the City of Kitchener Prohibitively expensive - foss of heritage structure - Loss of heritage character of the area The proposed retention and integration of the fa4ade is the hest option for this property. Integration provides for the retention of all heritage attributes attributed to the Art Deco design and retains a key part of the existing street scape. The current Art Deco wall of 90-92 Queen Street South is already a facade. The structure behind the Art Deco material is of no heritage value or interest. March 2022 2021-095 I Page 127 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario 10. Summary Statement 90-92 Queen Street South is a unique example of the Art Deco architectural style. The fa4ade is the only example of the style in the area. Evaluation of the structure against Regulation 9/06 finds it to exhibit CHVI and be a candidate for Part Ill protection as per Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The proposed development will pursue designation of Art Deco fagade of 90-92 Queen Street South as part of the redevelopment.. It is the recommendation of this report that the Art Deco fagade of 90-92 Queen Street South be retained and subject to designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. It is not necessary to designate the entirety of the structure as only the front facade is representative of the Art Deco style. The front facade is a later addition to an earlier structure this no longer presents with any CHVI. The retention of the facade conforms to accepted heritage practices as it provides for the retention and preservation of character defining elements and the overall continuation of the heritage of the area. It also allows for the rehabilitation of a unique heritage attribute that is the only aspect of the property that is of CHVI. While facadism is not typically a preferred method of preserving a heritage attribute, in this case it is the best option as the facade being preserved is itself a facade that was constructed to cover the piecemeal construction of the underlying structure. The associative connection to the Pearl Laundry Cleaners and Dyers enhances the heritage value of the property by providing a tangible and sustained connection between the structure and three locally developed dry cleaning institutions. In addition to the retention and integration of the facade of 90-92 Queen Street South the proposed development proposes the retention and integration of the facades of 96-102 and 94 Queen Street South; the retention of the existing Queen Street South fagade was presented as a recommendation in earlier drafts of this document and have been incorporated into the current proposal. Due to the required safety improvements and widening of the intersection of Queen Street South and Charles Street East, the retention of 88 Queen Street South is not feasible and is therefore not presented as recommendation. PHC Inc. 2021-095 March 2022 age 28 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario 11. Recommendations The following recommendations are put forth: 1. The Art Deco facade of 90-92 Queen Street South be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. The fagade of 90-92 [ween Street South should be subjected to a detailed pre -conditions survey to document the condition of the facade materials prior to any construction activities or ground disturbance occurring on any adjacent lands, The survey should pay special attention to any pre-existing defects, as such defects could be adversely affected by ground vibrations resulting from construction activities. 3. A vibration assessment should be undertaken prior to the commencement of construction so that a "zone of influence" can be established, and appropriate monitoring can be arranged during construction activities. Adjacent properties may need to be monitored for vibration to ensure levels remain below the accepted threshold during all construction activities. Vibration monitoring will ensure that unintended impacts do not affect surrounding properties. Vibration monitoring should be carried out by persons with previous knowledge of heritage structures and the impact of vibration on heritage resources. 4. A Built Heritage Protection/Conservation Plan (BHPCP) should be developed for 90-92, 96- 102 and 108 Queen Street South. The BHPCP should address the retention and preservation of all existing resources that will be integrated into the proposed development. 5. All structures and portions of structures which will be subject to demolition as part of this proposal be subject to salvage mitigation. Salvage mitigation helps to divert waste and promote retention of heritage elements. Salvageable materials include but are not limited to: ■ Brick ■ Cast lintels and window sills ■ doors and windows 10- Framing components 1- Architectural details, brackets, corbels ■ Interior period trim i Recyclable materials (plumbing and electrical components) Incorporation of salvaged materials from the project area into the proposed development should be considered on a case by case basis. Salvaged materials may be able to be Incorporated into the design as art installations or interior accents. . N March 2022 2021-095 I Page 129 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario 12. Bibliography Air Photos 1954 Air Photos of Southern Ontario Archive. Electronic Database available online at: https:Hmdl.library.utaronto.ca/collections/air-photos/1954-air-photos-southern- ontario/index Last accesses December 2021. Blumenson, John 1990 Ontario Architecture: A guide to Styles and Building Terms 1784 to the Present Fitzhenry and Whiteside, T.H. 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Galvin, Kayla Jonas 2012 Heritage Conservation District Study prepared for the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario. Available on line at: .ttps://uwaterloo.ca/heritage-resources- centre/sites/ca.heritage-resources-centre/fi les/uploads/files/Fi na I%20Report%20- %20V i cto ri a%24 Pa rk-%20 F I N A L. pd f Goad, Charles 1925 Downtown Kitchener Fire Insurance Plan of 1908 Revised 1925. Underwriters Survey Ltd. Toronto, Canada. Kitchener Waterloo Record. 1966 Newtex Buys Pearl Laundry May 26, 1966. Koch, Henry PHC Inc. 2021-095 March 2022 ague 30 of 579 Heritage Impact Assessment, 90-92 Queen Street South, City of Kitchener, Ontario 1967 Kitchener -Waterloo Record Talking Business May 13, 1967. Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries (MHSTCI) 2010 Standards & Guidelines for Conservation of Provincial Heritage Properties. Electronic resource available online. 2007 Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Built Heritage Properties. 2006 Ontario Heritage Tool Kit, Heritage Property Evaluation. Electronic resource available online: http://www.mtc.gov.on.ca/en/publications/Standards_Conservation.pdf. Last accessed May 2021. Ontario Land Registry n.d. Ontario Land Records Abstract Index Books, retrieved from ONland.ca, accessed November 2021. Parks Canada 2010 Standards & Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. Queens Printer, Canada. 1980 Canadian Inventory of Historic Buildings Exterior Recording Training Manual Published under authority of the minister of the Environment, Ottawa. Province of Ontario 1990a Ontario Heritage Act. Electronic resource available online: _:VVs1 -i:.L- 1990b Planning Act. Electronic resource available online: http5://www.ontario.ca/Laws/statute/90p13. Last accessed 21 June 2020. 2020 Provincial Policy Statement. Electronic resource available online: https://www.ontario.ca/page/provincial-policy-statement-2020. Last accessed 4 July 2020. Region of Waterloo 2017 History of Waterloo Region..tos://www.waterlooregionmuseum.ca/en/collections-and- research/waterloo-township.aspx#, Accessed 1 December 2021. University of Waterloo n.d. Digital Historical Air Photos of Kitchener -Waterloo Available at: hm..::',` is U,,,u: u, :)i Walker and Miles 1377 Illustrated Historical Atlas of Waterloo and Wellington Counties, Ontario. Toronto, Walker and Miles March 2022 2021-095 I Page 131 of 579 Appendix A Page 132 of 579 Project Manager— Carla Parslow, PhD, CAHP Member in Good Standing: Dr. Carla Parslow has over 20 years of experience in the cultural heritage resource management (CHRM) industry in Canada. As the President of PHC Inc., Dr. Parslow is responsible for the for the management of CHRM projects, as well as the technical review and quality assurance of all archaeological and cultural heritage projects completed by PHC. Throughout her career, Carla has managed both large and small offices of CHRM professionals and has mobilized both large (50+) and small (4+) teams of CHRM and Environmental projects offices throughout the province of Ontario. Dr. Parslow has served as either Project Manager or Project Director on hundreds of Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Assessments. Dr. Parslow is a professional member of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP). Dr. Parslow is responsible for the overall management of the work and is the primary point of contact. Dr. Parslow is also responsible for the overall quality assurance. Heritage Specialist — Chris Lemon, B.Sc., Dip. CAHP Membership Pending: Chris Lemon is a Cultural Heritage Specialist and Licensed Archaeologist (R289) with 15 years experience. He received an Honours B.Sc. in Anthropology from the University of Toronto and has completed course work towards an M.A. from the University of Western Ontario. Mr. Lemon has a Diploma in Heritage Carpentry and Joinery and a Certificate in Heritage Planningfrom Algonquin College. During his career Mr. Lemon has participated in cultural heritage assessments across Ontario as both a Senior Field Director in archaeology and as a Built Heritage Practitioner. Chris's previous experience includes representation on Joint Health and Safety Committees; he is dedicated to maintaining a safety -first focus on all job sites. Chris is a professional member of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP). Mr. Lemon is responsible for research, reporting and analysis. 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The inner storefront fagade is part of a 20th century building built in the Art Deco architectural style. The building is situated on a 0.46 acre parcel of land located on the west side of Queen Street South between Church Street and Charles Street in the City Commercial Core Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the c. 1920 Art Deco facade. Heritage Value 84-88 Queen Street South is recognized for its design, physical, historical and associative values. The design and physical values relate to the Art Deco architectural style that is in good condition with many intact original elements. The building features: a rectangular plan; flat roof; first storey cast concrete construction topped with an egg and dart moulding and acanthus leaf mouldings, which are carried up and across to frame the second storey; first storey rough yellow brick trim; second storey rough yellow brick construction arranged in horizontal and vertical rows, wide shallow gable parapet wall with beaded cornice and three cast stone mouldings; segmentally arched storefront window; two rectangular basement windows; one lamp on each side of the storefront window; one door with half round transom on each side of the storefront window; second storey 1/1 windows; and, second storey central cast concrete moulding. The historic and associative values relate to the early use of the building for the business known as Pearl Laundry. Page 150 of 579 APPENDIX `A': STATEMENTS OF SIGNIFICANCE Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 84-88 Queen Street South resides in the following heritage attributes: ■ All elements related to the construction and Art Deco architectural style of the building, including: o a rectangular plan; o flat roof; o first storey cast concrete construction topped with an egg and dart moulding and acanthus leaf mouldings, which are carried up and across to frame the second storey; o first storey rough yellow brick trim; o second storey rough yellow brick construction arranged in horizontal and vertical rows; o wide shallow gable parapet wall with beaded cornice and three cast stone mouldings; o segmentally arched storefront window; o two rectangular basement windows; 0 one lamp on each side of the storefront window; 0 one door with half round transom on each side of the storefront window; o second storey 1/1 windows; and, o second storey central cast concrete moulding. 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Medium-term Conservation Measures Long-term Conservation Measures..... r. r. r. References................................................................................................................. 27 Figures and Images Figure 1: Location of subject property on topographic map ........................................................ 8 Figure 2: Location of subject property on aerial image............................................................... 9 Figure 3: Portion of rendering of Queen Street South facade of proposed design (see Appendix E)........................................................ ...................................................................................10 Figure 4: Front facade of 90-92 Queen Street South, October 2021 .........................................15 Figure 5: Close up of cast cross located in center of front parapet, October 2021 .....................16 Figure 6: Detail of crest located between second floor windows, note use of unique brick pattern, October 2021...............................................................................................................16 Figure 7: Close up of cast detail present above second storey windows, October 2021............17 Figure 8: Close up of acanthus leaf detail used in accents on front facade, October 2021 ........18 Figure 9: Egg and dart pattern used on cast detail at separation between ashlar lower finish and upper brick finish, October 2021...............................................................................................19 Figure 10: Detail of cast cove associated with windowsill of main structural opening, October 2021..........................................................................................................................................19 Figure 11: Example of brass exterior lighting, post-date 2013 but are temporally appropriate to the structure, October 2021.......................................................................................................20 Figure 12: Replacement door and round transom, date to c.2013, October 2021 ......................21 Figure 13: Evidence of past sign installation in ashlar finish, October 2021 ...............................22 Figure 14: c.2013 image depicting the original Pearl Laundry Cleaners & Dyers signage, a character defining feature of the structure.................................................................................23 Page 176 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Appendices Appendix A — Qualifications Appendix B — Existing Statement of Significance Appendix C — Structural Assessment Letter Appendix ❑ — Development Mapping Appendix E — Renderings Appendix F — Existing Conditions Elevations Appendix G — Stabilization Letter Appendix H — Stabilization Plan Page 177 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Executive Summary Parslow Heritage Consultancy, Inc. (PHC) was retained by IN8 (88 Queen) Developments Inc. (the Proponent) to prepare a Heritage Conservation Plan (HCP) for the property located at 90- 92 Queen Street South. Kitchener, Ontario (Subject Property). The HCP was prepared to meet the City of Kitchener`s Conservation Plan — Terms of Reference (Kitchener nd). A HCP outlines how retention and restoration of a heritage structure will be undertaken. This HCP will address the following_ ■ Identification of all cultural heritage resource(s) and a clear statement of their cultural heritage value and interest, including a bullet list of heritage attributes An assessment of the current condition of the cultural heritage resources and their heritage attributes ■ Conservation principles and practices to be applied for the type of heritage resource/attributes being conserved and the specific conservation work to be undertaken in order to repair, maintain, and the protect the heritage resources and attributes ■ Short-, medium-, and long-term conservation measures I► Cost estimate of the conservation work to be undertaken in the short-term (letter of credit may be required) ■ Architectural plans of outlining work to be undertaken on heritage resource PHC previously completed a Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment (CHIA) for the Subject Property (PHC 2023). The CHIA identified the Subject Property to exhibit Cultural Heritage Value or Interest (CHVI) pertaining to physical/design value, historic/associative value, and contextual value. Mitigation options were reviewed in the CHIA to determine the preferred mitigation option. The proposed retention and integration of the Subject Property fagade was determined to be the preferred mitigation option to conserve the CHVI of the structure. Integration provides for the retention of all heritage attributes attributed to the Art Deco design and retains a key part of the existing street scape. The current Art Deco wall of 90-92 Queen Street South is already a fagade_ The structure behind the Art Deco material is of no heritage value or interest. No short-term conservation measures are required for the fapade. Medium- and long-term conservation measures are detailed herein and include stabilization of the fagade during construction and restoration of the faqade. Following completion of the redevelopment of the Subject Property the fapade of 90-92 Queen Street South will be Designated by Municipal Bylaw in keeping with Part IV Section 29 of the OHA. Page 178 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Project Personnel Carla Parslow, Ph.D., CAHP Christopher Lemon, B.Sc., Dip. Heritage, CAHP Jamie Lemon. M.A_ Acknowledgements Ethan Liebster Tyler McLean Deeksha Choudhry Senior Cultural Resource Specialist Lead Cultural Heritage Specialist Project Manager SRM Architects + Urban Designers SRM Architects + Urban Designers Heritage Planner, City of Kitchener Page 179 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Introduction Parslow Heritage Consultancy, Inc. (PHC) was retained by IN8 (88 Queen) Developments Inc. (the Proponent) to prepare a Heritage Conservation Plan (HCP) for the property located at 90- 92 Queen Street South. Kitchener, Ontario (Subject Property). The HCP was prepared to meet the City of Kitchener`s Conservation Plan — Terms of Reference (Kitchener nd). A HCP outlines how retention and restoration of a heritage structure will be undertaken. This HCP will address the following_ ■ Identification of all cultural heritage resource(s) and a clear statement of their cultural heritage value and interest, including a bullet list of heritage attributes An assessment of the current condition of the cultural heritage resources and their heritage attributes ■ Conservation principles and practices to be applied for the type of heritage resource/attributes being conserved and the specific conservation work to be undertaken in order to repair, maintain, and the protect the heritage resources and attributes ■ Short-, medium-, and long-term conservation measures li Cost estimate of the conservation work to be undertaken in the short-term (letter of credit may be required) ■ Architectural plans of outlining work to be undertaken on heritage resource PHC previously completed a Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment (CHIA) for the Subject Property (PHC 2023). The CHIA identified the Subject Property to exhibit Cultural Heritage Value or Interest (CHVI) pertaining to physical/design value, historic/associative value, and contextual value. Mitigation options were reviewed in the CHIA to determine the preferred mitigation option. The proposed retention and integration of the Subject Property fapade was determined to be the preferred mitigation option to conserve the CHVI of the structure. Integration provides for the retention of all heritage attributes attributed to the Art Deco design and retains a key part of the existing street scape. The current Art Deco wall of 90-92 Queen Street South is already a fagade_ The structure behind the Art Deco material is of no heritage value or interest. Site Description and Context The Subject Property is located on the west side of Queen Street South, south of Charles Street West. 90-92 Queen Street South is located within a block of livelwork structures that display a range of architectural styles and range in age from late-191'to mid -2W1 century. The Subject Property and the surrounding structures are all two storeys in height with street facing parapet walls. The Subject Property is located on a slope whereby adjacent structures vary in elevation, resulting in reduced sightlines both into and out of the Subject Property and associated structures. Historic records depict 94 and 108 Queen Street South to be examples of late -1911 century architecture that have remained largely unchanged. 94 and 108 Queen Street South providing a consistent and unmodified point from which to assess the surrounding structures. By comparison, 96-102 Queen Street South reflect infill construction, while 90-92 and 88 Queen Street South represent structures that have been modified from their original design through the addition of Queen Street South facing fagades. Page 180 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario 90-92 Queen Street South is located adjacent to the Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District (HCD) and both the Downton Cultural Heritage Landscape (CHL) and Victoria Park CHL. The Queen Street South fagade of 90-92 Queen Street South is constructed in the Art Deco architectural style. The Art Deco architectural style was popular between 1925 and 1940 (Blumenson 1990). While the fagade reflects the Art Deco style, the few remaining original interior features identify the structure as being of late 19th century construction. Available sources indicate that between 1919 and 1945 the front fagade of the 20 h Century structure underwent a renovation, resulting in the current configuration. A 1919 aerial image of the Subject Property depicts the structure prior to the Art Deco Fagade being added and the 1925 fire insurance plan of Kitchener illustrates the structure with a deep street setback that differs from the extant presentation; it also shows an alley located to the right of the structure. The same alley can be seen in a 1930 aerial image. The alley is no longer present in the next available aerial image dated 1945. The available evidence indicates the current configuration of the structure was achieved between 1930 and 1945. Given the popularity of the style had waned by 1940 and the world was in the grips of WWII between 1938 and 1945, it seems likely the construction occurred circa 1938, when it a small parcel of land was purchased by David Knipfel from the Corporation of the City of Kitchener. Attempts to obtain building permits or other records pertaining to the structure did not yield results; as such. an exact date of construction is unknown but given available data, a construction date of c.1938 is attributed to the current fagade of the structure. Land Transactions prior to 1912 have little bearing on the property as David Knipfel, founder of Pearl Laundry Company, purchased the property in 1914. Between 1914 and 1938 David Knipfel makes a series of land acquisitions all related to the property that is 90-92 Queen. David Knipfel retained ownership of 90-92 Queen Street South until his death in 1961. Based on the land transaction history and available aerial images it appears the extant Art Deco fagade was constructed following David Knipfel's last purchase in May of 1938, when he acquired a small portion of land from the City of Kitchener. Historic records show that prior to establishing the Pearl Laundry Cleaners and Dyers store front at 90-92 Queen Street South, the processing facilities for the business were in a large structure that occupied the current parking lot located behind 90-92 Queen Street South. Pearl Laundry Cleaners and Dyers was founded by David Knipfel in 1897. Between 1897 and 1899 the city directories list it as operating at 52 King Street West. In 1901, the business is listed at 9 Queen Street. In 1910, a Pearl Laundry is located at 54 Queen Street (original address of 90-92 Queen Street South). In 1919, the business is listed as operating from 52 Queen Street (original address of 90-92 Queen Street South). In 1928, the address is listed as 90 Queen Street. David Knipfel sells the business in 1946 to the Berlin Dye Works, owned by Abraham S. Uttley. David Knipfel only sells the company, not the structure, and enters into a long-term lease agreement with Abraham Uttley whereby Uttley continues to operate the Pearl Laundry out of the 90 Queen Street and rents the premises from David Knipfel. This arrangement continues until the death of David Knipfel in 1961. In 1961, Uttley purchases the premises. In 1966 Uttley sells the business and premises to Newtex Ltd, another Kitchener based dry cleaning company. Newtex Ltd. continues to operate but is no longer associated with 90-92 Queen Street South. Page 181 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Applicant Contact Information IN8 (88 Queen) Developments Inc. c/o Ethan Liebster, SRM Architects + Urban Designers 279 King Street West, Suite 200, Kitchener ON N2G 1 B1 entail: ethanliebster@a srmarchitects.ca Page 182 of 579 Figure 1: Topographic Map %L� hilif rcTMry N n S ttryta �t•g. .Un rc�y aJ - Waterloa Ifo n t ,D''"'e-qr .. � rf wont Hope i4e •t,V`�, d Cemeteryq1'e. N ig, Luke g, -,Lippert Kitchener Mount_ P1Park 9 Slope Cemetery 4y n - Par >r L ��. h et;trq Park U4t rt x60 YYed,x 52 r'tn'�i. Park 7 55 c � A a Q jr ys. Coy Cain' • ,. lark. rye LY 7 � t5�kr�85r.�.,p4ke,srW � Fc°a�S` 2 - 1.%z.S ~' l R ffS ` �' �h •S'r `C O yh`YrrF '�11'k yry2 jdatz Park Vi cl or°la y a ry. �ttp,C•p ar' h�, �ubtteaor�llills y c,` �' �, 'Sr knuSkro�i '�•;. c e CrJ Park 0 5' a4 ;•r[7 Cxi 3 - s w ti` 6 -r'? �` St Peid(5 Psi,'itYnrua Gre rs .S� - Lutheran h Cemetery v. 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V d ~�,- L, O d ce-Survey, Esri Jap n,%AiI,r- China ntr but nd the GIS Com unity 0 15 30 60 1:1,500 Heritage Conservation Plan Meters 90 - 92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, ON Legend 90 - 92 Queen Street South Page 184 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Description of Proposed Development The development proposal is for the re -development of the parcel of land bounded by Charles Street West and Queen Street South containing municipal addresses 88-108 Queen Street South, to be redeveloped into a 44 -storey residential condominium tower (Appendix D). The proposal outlines the retention of the existing Queen Street South facade of 90-92 and reconstruction of facades at 98- 108 Queen Street South. The existing facade will be integrated into the new podium for the condominium towner (Appendix E). In addition to the construction of the proposed condominium, the intersection of Charles Street West and Queen Street South is to undergo safety improvements. Intersection improvements will include the widening of Charles Street West and the construction of a traffic triangle. Intersection improvements are being undertaken as a joint venture by the City of Kitchener and the Region of Waterloo and are proposed to occur in tandem with the proposed condominium construction. The intersection improvements will require the demolition of 88 Queen Street South. The retention of the facade of 90-92 and reconstruction of facades at 95- 108 Queen Street South will retain the pedestrian scale of the area and allow for the existing street scape to remain largely intact. The Charles Street West fagade will incorporate a brick industrial style to reflect the industrial roots of the area and complement the existing heritage architecture of the area. The proposed development works to maintain the existing feel and pedestrian experience while providing of the intensification of the area. 96-102 Queen Street South will be reconstructed and adapted to accommodate the entrance to the parking garage in a way that retains the aesth( FIGURE 3: PORTION of RENDERING OF QUEEN STREET SOUTH FACADE OF PROPOSED DESIGN (SEE APPENDIX E) Page 185 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Conservation Principles and Guidelines Both the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) and Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) include statements related to the protection and conservation of heritage resources in Ontario. Relevant policies of the PPS include the following: 2.6.1 Significant built heritage resources and significant cultural heritage landscapes shall be conserved. 2.6.2 Development and site alteration shall not be permitted on lands containing archaeological resources or areas of archaeological potential unless significant archaeological resources have been conserved. It is understood the City of Kitchener intends to Designate the fagade of 90-92 Queen Street South under Part IV, Section 29 of the OHA. The following statement of the OHA are applicable to properties Designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the OH& 33 (1) No owner of property designated under section 29 shall alter the property or permit the alteration of the property if the alteration is likely to affect the property"s heritage attributes. as set out in the description of the property's heritage attributes in the by-law that was required to be registered under clause 29 (12) (b) or subsection 29 (19), as the case may be, unless the owner applies to the council of the municipality in which the property is situate and receives consent in writing to the alteration. 2019. c. 9. Sched. 11, s. 11. 34 (1) No owner of property designated under section 29 shall do either of the following, unless the owner applies to the council of the municipality in which the property is situate and receives consent in writing to the demolition or removal 1. Demolish or remove„ or permit the demolition or removal of. any of the property's heritage attributes, as set out in the description of the property's heritage attributes in the by-law that was required to be registered under clause 29 (12) (b) or subsection 29 (19), as the case may be. 2. Demolish or remove a building or structure on the property or permit the demolition or removal of a building or structure on the property, whether or not the demolition or removal would affect the property's heritage attributes. as set out in the description of the property's heritage attributes in the by-law that was required to be registered under clause 29 (12) (b) or subsection 29 (19), as the case may be. 2019, c. 9. Schad. 11. s. 12. The retention and integration of the Art Deco facade of 90-92 Queen Street South should include the restoration of the facade. Restoration should abide by the MCM Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Built Heritage Properties (MCM 2007).- 1 ) 007):1) Respect for Documentary Fvidence: ■ Restore or replace doors and windows based on available period documentation 2) Respect for the Original Location: ■ Structure is being retained in its original location 3) Respect for Historic Materials: ■ Repointing of the brick and stone using appropriate heritage materials ■ Retain original materials and only replace if absolutely necessary 4) Respect for Original Fabric: Page 186 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener. Ontario ■ Repair of holes drilled into ashlar surface OP. Removal of exposed wires ■ Retain original 'Pearl Laundry Cleaners and dyers' signage in place and remain visible 5) Respect for the Buildings History: ■ Retain original 'Pearl Laundry Cleaners and Dyers" signage 6) Reversibility: ■ Any alterations must be reversible and not damage historic fabric Anchor points should be limited to mortar joints, holes should never be drilled into masonry sub straight as it results in non reversable damage to fabric of structure. 7) Legibility: ■ Additions to the structure must be sympathetic too but easily distinguishable from the original structure. ■ Current design showcases 90-92 Queen Street South and supports it with sympathetic surrounding design that is clearly identifiable from the original fabric of the structure. 8) Maintenance: ■ Redevelopment will need to devise a rriofenance program and implementation plan to ensure the longevity of the struct Z, The proposed undertaking has been assessed against the General Standards for Preservation. Rehabilitation and Restoration as de ined n Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (Parks Canada 2010). TABLE 1: STANDARDS FOR THE CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC PLACES IN CANADA Standard Assessment General Standards for Preservation, Rehabilitation and Restoration Standard 1: Conserve the heritage value of an historic place. Do not remove, replace or substantially alter its intact or repairable character -defining elements. Do not move a part of an historic place if is current location is character -defining element. Proposed development will retain and restore fagade of 90-92 Queen Street South, which encapsulates the remaining heritage attributes of the structure. Standard 2: Conserve changes to an historic Proposed development will retain and restore fagade place that, over time, have become of 90-92 Queen Street South, which encapsulates the character -defining elements in their own right remaining heritage attributes of the structure. Page 187 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Standard Assessment Standard 3: Conserve heritage value by It is anticipate limited to no intervention will be required adopting an approach calling for minimal that may impact the heritage attributes of the fagade. intervention. Standard 4: Recognize each historic place Proposed development will retain and restore fagade as a physical record of its time, place and of 90-92 Queen Street South and will not add elements use. Do not create a false sense of historical that are out of context with the history of the facade. development by adding elements from other historic places or other properties, or by combining features of the same property that never coexisted. Standard 5: Find a use for an historic place Proposed alterations require minimal change to the that requires minimal or no change to its existing built form of fagade and includes removal of character -defining elements, current signage and restoration of original `Pearl Laundry Cleaners & Dryers' sign on facade (see Figure 14), Standard 6: Protect and, if necessary, Stabilization of fagade will be undertaken prior to stabilize an historic place until any construction on site. subsequent intervention is undertaken. Protect and preserve archaeological resources in place. Where there is potential for disturbing archaeological resources, take mitigation measures to limit damage and loss of information. Standard 7: Evaluate the existing condition Structure is in good overall condition and is not in need of character -defining elements to determine of intervention. Should the condition of the structure the appropriate intervention needed. Use the change in the future and heritage attributes be gentlest means possible for any intervention. potentially affected, intervention appropriate to the Respect heritage value when undertaking an attribute and circumstance will be required. intervention. Standard 8: Maintain character -defining Proposal does not call for, nor does the structure elements on an ongoing basis. Repair require, any significant maintenance at this time. The character -defining element by reinforcing proponent should routinely monitor the structure and their materials using recognized conservation undertake preventative maintenance on a regular methods. Replace in kind any extensively basis. deteriorated or missing parts of character - defining elements, where there are surviving prototypes. Standard 9: Make any intervention needed Proposal does not call for, nor does the structure to preserve character -defining elements require, any intervention at this time. physically and visually compatible with the historic place and identifiable on close inspection. Document any intervention for future reference. Additional Standards Relating to Rehabilitation Page 188 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Standard Assessment Standard 10: Repair rather than replace Heritage attributes will be restored during development character -defining elements. Where of the property, including removal of current signage character defining elements are too severely and restoration of original Pearl Laundry Cleaners & deteriorated to repair, and where sufficient Dryers' sign on facade. Retention and restoration of physical evidence exists. replace them with fagade under development proposal will not result in new elements that match the forms, materials the loss or replacement of heritage attributes (compare and detailing of sound versions of the same Figure 3 and Figure 14). elements. Where there is insufficient physical evidence, make the form, material and detailing of the new elements compatible with the character of the historic place. Standard 11: Conserve the heritage value Renderings of the proposed development (Figure 3, and character -defining elements when Appendix E), demonstrate the proposed development creating any new additions to an historic will retain existing heritage attributes of the facade, place or any related new construction. Make with the new development behind the fagade being the new work physically and visually visually compatible and distinguishable from the compatible with, subordinate to and historic fagade. distinguishable from the historic place, While the new development is not subordinate to the fagade, the intent is to maintain the existing feel and pedestrian experience while providing of the intensification of the area. Standard 12: Create any new additions or Tent is for the fapade to act as cladding for the related new construction so that the essential new development; construction will be undertaken in a form and integrity of an historic place will no manner that would permit the new build to be removed be impaired if the new work is removed in the and the facade retained, if necessary. future. Additional Standards Relating to Restoration Standard 13: Repair rather than replace Heritage attributes will be restored during development character -defining elements from the restoration period. Where character -defining of the property, including removal of current signage elements are too severely deteriorated to and restoration of original Pearl Laundry Cleaners & repair and where sufficient physical evidence dryers' sign on facade. Retention and restoration of exists; replace there with new elements that facade under development proposal will not result in match the forms, materials and detailing of the loss or replacement of heritage attributes (compare sound versions of the same elements. Figure 3 and Figure 14). Standard 14: Replace missing features from The original windows and doors associated with the Art the restoration period with new features whose forms, materials and detailing Deco facade no longer exist. Modern windows and are based on sufficient physical, doors will be retrofit and will be in keeping with the Art documentary andior oral evidence. Deco Style. Historic documentation of like structures and available images will be used to aid in this retrofit. Page 189 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Current Condition of Cultural Heritage Resource The exterior of 90-92 Queen Street South was documented during the site visit for the CHIA on 8 October 2021. The Queen Street South fagade was Observed to be in good overall condition, with some degradation to design elements observed that would be expected of a structure of this age. Jablonsky, Ast and Partners Consulting Engineers attended the site on 14 December 2022 to review the structural condition of the Subject Property fagade. As noted in their Structural Assessment Letter dated 9 February 2023 (Appendix C): The masonry. foundation wall; and foundation appear in good condition and will be able to support final leads. While another engineer's office will design the facade retention. schematically there is no reason that the east fagade cannot be retained in place and the proposed development constructed behind it. The fagade will be structurally able to act as cladding for the proposed development. As with any existing structure, localized repairs will likely be required during the course of the construction. FIGURE 4: FRONT FACADE OF 90-92 QUEEN STREET SOUTH, OCTOBER 2021 Page 190 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario FIGURE 5: CLOSE UP OF CAST CROSS LOCATED IN CENTER OF FRONT PARAPET, OCTOBER 2021 FIGURE 6: DETAIL OF CREST LOCATED BETWEEN SECOND FLOOR WINDOWS, NOTE USE OF UNIQUE BRICK PATTERN, OCTOBER 2021 Page 191 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario FIGURE 7: CLOSE UP OF CAST DETAIL PRESENT ABOVE SECOND STOREY WINDOWS, OCTOBER 2021 P O� Page 192 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario ,A oil FIGURE 8: CLOSE UP OF ACANTHUS LEAF DETAIL USED IN ACCENTS ON FRONT FACADE, OCTOBER 2421 Page 193 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario FIGURE 10: DETAIL OF CAST COVE ASSOCIATED WITH WINDOWSILL OF MAIN STRUCTURAL OPENING, OCTOBER 2021 Page 194 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario FIGURE 11: EXAMPLE OF BRASS EXTERIOR LIGHTING, POST-DATE 2013 BUT ARE TEMPORALLY APPROPRIATE TO THE STRUCTURE, OCTOBER 2021 Page 195 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario r t � i FIGURE 12: REPLACEMENT DOOR AND ROUND TRANSOM* DATE To c.2013, OCTOBER 2021 Page 196 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario FIGURE 13: EVIDENCE of PAST SIGN INSTALLATION IN ASHLAR F NISH, OCTOBER 2021 The interior of 90-92 Queen Street South has been extensively renovated. There are very few original elements remaining. The first floo has been completely renovated and no longer presents with any as built features. Documentation of the first floor was limited as the tenants requested that merchandise not be photographed. The second floor retains the greatest number of original features but has been subject to prior and ongoing renovations. The original features included standard trim elements. The basement shows signs of past alterations and contains no character defining elements. One item of interest observed in the basement is the use of shell button waste having been incorporated into the concrete. Historic records show that 88 Queers Street South was formerly a button factory. Discarded shells from the production of buttons were also observed in cement retaining walls associated with the rear of the property. PHC previously completed a CHIA for the Subject Property (PHC 2023). The CHIA identified the Subject Property to exhibit Cultural Heritage Value or Interest (CHVI) pertaining to physical/design value, historic/associative value, and contextual value. The below is derived from the existing Statement of Significance for the Subject Property. The full text of the existing Statement of Significance is provided in Appendix B. The design and physical values relate to the Art Deco architectural style that is in good condition with many intact original elements. The building features: first floor cast concrete construction (ashlar) topped with an egg and dart mounding and acanthus leaf moldings, which are carried up and across to frame the second storey; first storey has yellow brick trim. Second storey is of yellow brick construction arranged in horizontal and vertical rows with wide shallow gable parapet wall with beaded cornice and three cast stone mouldings. Segmentally arched storefront windows, two rectangular basement windows, temporally correct lamps flank each side of store front window. Second storey has central cast concrete moldings. Page 197 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario The historic and associated values relate to the early use of the building for the local business known as `Pearl Laundry Cleaners and Dyers'. The Art Deco design is a fagade only with likely construction date of circa 1938. Heritage Attributes from Existing Statement of Significance ■ Cast concrete mouldings and finishes ■ Ashlar finish first storey with yellow brick trim 10,Yellow brick second storey ■ Shallow gable parapet wall ■ Segmentally arched storefront windows ■ Rectangular basement windows ■ Temporally correct exterior lights ■ Round headed structural openings on either side of storefront window ■ Pairing and symmetry of rectangular second storey windows ■ Cast stone crest second storey i Rectangular Plan (see below) ■ Flat roof (see below) QUT FLICKS pix - — �� �,� wan FIGURE 14: c.2013 IMAGE DEPICTING THE ORIGINAL PEARL LAUNDRY CLEANERS & DYERS SIGNAGE, A CHARACTER DEFINING FEATURE OF THE STRUCTURE. Page 198 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Since the completion of the existing Statement of Significance the structure has experienced a fire, resulting in the loss of the half round transoms and doors located on either side of the storefront windows. The previously identified exterior lights have also been lost, having been replaced with temporally sympathetic exterior lights. The rectangular plan and flat roof were identified as heritage attributes in the existing Statement of Significance (Appendix B); however, the rectangular plan and flat roof predate the fapade, and are not heritage attributes of the Art Deco style, in this example. Once the rectangular plan and flat roof are removed from consideration as heritage attributes, the balance of the heritage attributes relate to the Art Deco fapade. It is understood the City intends to include the roofline as a heritage attribute during the designation process to protect the height of the building and ensure no unsympathetic additions/alterations can be made to the building. While the entire structure at 90-92 Queen Street South was subject to documentation through the previous CH IA, the structure is divided between the Art Deco Queen Street South fapade, and the balance of the building, which reflects a repeatedly remodeled and augmented space. Other than the fapade, the building is not attributed to a particular time period, and no other heritage attributes were observed. Page 199 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Conservation of Cultural Heritage Resource As noted by Jablonsky, Ast and Partners Consulting Engineers {Appendix C}: The masonry, foundation wall, and foundation appear in good condition and will be able to support final loads ... As with any existing structure. localized repairs will likely be required during the course of the construction. No short-term conservation measures are required for the facade. Medium-term conservation measures include the stabilization of the fapade during construction. As detailed by Witzel Dyce Engineering Inc. (Appendix G): Due to the sequence of onsite construction activities, it is best that the stabilization of the existing wall happens in two phases. The first phase involves the installation of concrete footings in the basement of the existing building. A structural steel frame on the back side of the existing wall would be installed and supported on these new footings. A second row of footings in the existing basement would be installed to support a wind brace that will stiffen the vertical steel column. Off of the vertical steel column, horizontal steel channels would run the width of the building and would be used to fasten threaded rod fasteners through the exterior wall_ The treaded rod would be capped on each end with a plate washer and jamb nuts. The nuts would be turned snug to support the multiple wythes of masonry, but not so tight to compress them. The rods would be strategically placed at mortar joints and would not go through the masonry units. This first phase of wall bracing will allow for the demolition of the existing struc ure and site prep for excavation. Once the perimeter earth shoring is installed Phase 2 of the wall bracing could commence_ The intent would be for new vertical columns to be cantilevered off of the top of the steel piles used for the earth shoring The new columns would fasten to the horizontal channel members that were installed in the first phase of the wall bracing. Final connections to the new building should be completed as soon as the construction of the concrete superstructure for the new development has progressed beyond the height of the existing masonry wall - Long -term conservation measures include restoration of the 90-92 Queen Street South fagade. These measures include: ■ Restore or replace doors and windows based on available period documentation ■ Repointing of the brick and stone using appropriate heritage materials ■ Repair of holes drilled into ashlar surface ■ Removal of exposed wires Page 200 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Cost Estimates Short-term Conservation Measures None identified. Medium-term Conservation Measures The proponent has been provided with a cost estimate for stabilization of the facade during construction; this cost estimate is $295,000.000 plus HST. The stabilization of the facade should be undertaken by a qualified engineer with demonstrated experience working on heritage structures - Long -term Conservation Measures Restoration of the 90-92 Queen Street South facade; restoration work should be undertaken by a qualified contractor with demonstrated experience working on heritage structures. It is estimated the restoration work on the facade will cost approximately $900,000.000 plus HST. Following completion of the redevelopment of the Subject Property the facade of 90-92 Queen Street South will be designated by Municipal Bylaw in keeping with Part IV Section 29 of the OHA. Page 201 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario References BLUMENSON, JOHN 1990 ONTARIO ARCHITECTURE: A GUIDE TO STYLES AND BUILDING TERMS 1784 TO THE PRESENT FITZHENRY AND WHITESIDE, T.H. BEST PRINTING, CANADA. KITCHENER (CITY OF KITCHENER) N. D. CONSERVATION PLANS - TERMS OF REFERENCE. ON FILE WITH THE CITY OF KITCHENER. 1996 VICTORIA PARK AREA KITCHENER: HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PLAN AVAILABLE ONLINE: HTTPS://WWW.KITCHENER.CA/EN/RESOURCESGENERAL/DOCUMENTS/DSD_PLAN_HERITAGE_PLA N-VICTORIA-PARK,PDF, ACCESSED MARCH 2023, 2014 CULTURAL HERITAGE LANDSCAPES. AVAILABLE ONLINE: HTTPS://WWW.KITCHENER.CA/EN/RESOURCESGENERAL/DOCUMENTS/DSD-PLAN-CH L -STUDY -R EPORT.PDF. ACCESSED MARCH 2023. 2017 MUNICIPAL HERITAGE REGISTER AVAILABLE ONLINE: WWW. KITCHEN ER.CA/EN/RESOURCESGENERAL/DOCUMENTS/COR_LEG_INDEX_OF_NON- DESIGNATED-PROPERTIES.PDF. ACCESSED MARCH 2023. MINISTRY OF CITIZENSHIP AND MULTICULTURALISM (MCM) 2006A ONTARIO HERITAGE TOOL KIT, HERITAGE PROPERTY EVALUATION. AVAILABLE ONLINE: HTTP://WWW.MTC.GOV.ON.0A/EN/PUBLICATIONS/HERITAGE-TOOL-KIT-DHP—ENG.PDF. ACCESSED FEBRUARY 2023. 2006B HERITAGE RESOURCES IN THE LAeU ANNING PROCESS - INFO SHEET SERIES. AVAILABLE ONLINE: HTTP://W W W. MTC. GOV.ON. CA/EN/PUBLI CATIONS/H E RITAG E -TOOL -KIT -HERITAGE -PPS -I NFOSH EET.PDF. ACCESSED FEBRUARY 2023. 2007 EIGHT GUIDING PRINCIPLES IN THE CONSERVATION OF BUILT HERITAGE PROPERTIES. AVAILABLE ONLINE: HTTPS://WWW.ONTARIO.CA/PAGE/EIGHT-GUIDING-PRINCIPLES-CONSERVATION-BUILT- HERITAGE -PROPERTIES. ACCESSED MARCH 2023, 2010 STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR CONSERVATION OF PROVINCIAL HERITAGE PROPERTIES. AVAILABLE ONLINE: HTTP://WWW.MTC.GOV.ON.CA/EN/PUBLICATIONS/STANDARDS-CONSERVATION.PDF. ACCESSED FEBRUARY. PARKS CANADA 1980 CANADIAN INVENTORY OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS EXTERIOR RECORDING TRAINING MANUAL. MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT, OTTAWA, ON. 2010 STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR THE CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC PLACES IN CANADA. QUEEN'S PRINTER, OTTAWA, ON, Page 202 of 579 Heritage Conservation Plan - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario PHC (PARSLOW HERITAGE CONSULTANCY 2023 HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT, 90-92 QUEEN STREET SOUTH, CITY OF KITCHENER, ONTARIO. REPORT SUBMITTED TO CITY OF KITCHENER. PROVINCE OF ONTARIO 1990A ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT. AVAILABLE ONLINE: HTTPS://WWW.ONTARIO.CA/LAWS/STATUTE/90018. ACCESSED FEBRUARY 2023. 19908 PLANNING ACT. AVAILABLE ONLINE: HTTPS:/%WWW.ONTARIO.CA/LAWS/STATUTE/9OPl3. ACCESSED FEBRUARY 2023. 2020 PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT. AVAILABLE ONLINE: HTTPS:/FILES.ONTARIO.CA/MMAH- PROVINCIAL-POLICY-STATEMENT-2020-ACCESSIBLE-FINAL-EN-2020-02-14.PDF. ACCESSED FEBRUARY 2023. Page 203 of 579 Appendix A Page 204 of 579 Senior Heritage Specialist — Carla Parslow, PhD, CAHP Member in Good Standing: Dr. Carla Parslow has over 20 years of experience in the cultural heritage resource management (CHRM) industry in Canada. As the President of PHC Inc., Dr. Parslow is responsible for the for the management of CHRM projects, as well as the technical review and quality assurance of all archaeological and cultural heritage projects completed by PHC. Throughout her career, Carla has managed both large and small offices of CHRM professionals and has mobilized both large (50+) and small (4+) teams of CHRM and Environmental projects offices throughout the province of Ontario. Dr. Parslow has served as either Project Manager or Project Director on hundreds of Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Assessments. Dr. Parslow is a professional member of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP). Dr. Parslow is responsible for the overall quality assurance. Project Manager — Jamie Lemon, MA: Jamie Lemon is a Senior Archaeologist and Project Manager with PHC and is responsible for managing archaeological and heritage projects across Ontario. She is the primary or secondary author of numerous heritage and archaeological license reports and is proficient at artifact and archaeobotanical analysis. In addition, she is a former field technician and field director with experience on precontact Indigenous and historical Euro -Canadian sites. She has worked on archaeological and heritage projects for mining, land development, transportation, aggregates and energy sectors. Jamie received a BA in Anthropology from the University of Waterloo in 2007, an MA from Trent University in 2014, and has been active in Cultural Resource Management in Ontario for 15 years. Jamie holds a valid professional license with the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM). Jamie regularly assists clients with navigating the life cycle of archaeological and heritage assessments as it relates to their Project, including interpretation of MCM Standards and Guidelines and engaging with Indigenous communities and other stakeholder groups. Ms. Lemon is responsible for project management and client relations. Heritage Specialist — Chris Lemon, B.Sc., Dip. CAHP Member in Good Standing: Chris Lemon is a Cultural Heritage Specialist and Licensed Archaeologist (R289) with 15 years' experience. He received an Honours B.Sc. in Anthropology from the University of Toronto and has completed course work towards an M.A. from the University of Western Ontario. Mr. Lemon has a Diploma in Heritage Carpentry and Joinery and a Certificate in Heritage Planning from Algonquin College. During his career Mr. Lemon has participated in cultural heritage assessments across Ontario as both a Senior Field Director in archaeology and as a Built Heritage Practitioner. Chris's previous experience includes representation on Joint Health and Safety Committees; he is dedicated to maintaining a safety -first focus on all job sites. Chris is a professional member of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP). Mr. Lemon is responsible for research, reporting and analysis. Page 205 of 579 Appendix B Page 206 of 579 APPENDIX `A': STATEMENTS OF SIGNIFICANCE Statement of Significance 84-88 QUEEN STREET SOUTH Municipal Address: 84-88 Queen Street South, Kitchener Legal Description: Plan 391 Part Lot 1 Plan 393 Part Lot 5 & 27 RP 58R-858 Parts 1-3 & 5 Year Built: c. 1920 Architectural Style: Art Deco Original Owner, Original Use: Commercial Condition: Good Description of Historic Place x The municipal address 84-88 Queen Street South in&udes two storefront facades- The inner storefront facade is part of a 201h century building built in the Art Deco architectural style. The building is situated on a 0.46 acre parcel of land located on the west side of Queen Street South between Church Street and Charles Street in the City Commercial Core Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the c. 1920 Art Deco facade. Heritage Value 84-88 Queen Street South is recognized for its design, physical, historical and associative values. The design and physical values relate to the Art Deco architectural style that is in good condition with many intact original elements. The building features: a rectangular plan; flat roof, first storey cast concrete construction topped with an egg and dart moulding and acanthus leaf mouldings, which are carried up and across to frame the second storey; first storey rough yellow brick trim; second storey rough yellow brick construction arranged in horizontal and vertical rows, wide shallow gable parapet wall with beaded cornice and three cast stone mouldings; segmentally arched storefront window; two rectangular basement windows; one lamp on each side of the storefront window; one door with half round transom on each side of the storefront window; second storey 111 windows, and, second storey central cast concrete moulding. The historic and associative values relate to the early use of the building for the business known as Pearl Laundry. Page 207 of 579 ty O S3 T7 43 G 83.93 `. C 45 / {S� 53.55 ay C 94 1031132 772 21 9587 193• 10 Description of Historic Place x The municipal address 84-88 Queen Street South in&udes two storefront facades- The inner storefront facade is part of a 201h century building built in the Art Deco architectural style. The building is situated on a 0.46 acre parcel of land located on the west side of Queen Street South between Church Street and Charles Street in the City Commercial Core Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the c. 1920 Art Deco facade. Heritage Value 84-88 Queen Street South is recognized for its design, physical, historical and associative values. The design and physical values relate to the Art Deco architectural style that is in good condition with many intact original elements. The building features: a rectangular plan; flat roof, first storey cast concrete construction topped with an egg and dart moulding and acanthus leaf mouldings, which are carried up and across to frame the second storey; first storey rough yellow brick trim; second storey rough yellow brick construction arranged in horizontal and vertical rows, wide shallow gable parapet wall with beaded cornice and three cast stone mouldings; segmentally arched storefront window; two rectangular basement windows; one lamp on each side of the storefront window; one door with half round transom on each side of the storefront window; second storey 111 windows, and, second storey central cast concrete moulding. The historic and associative values relate to the early use of the building for the business known as Pearl Laundry. Page 207 of 579 APPENDIX `A': STATEMENTS OF SIGNIFICANCE Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 84-88 Queen Street South resides in the following heritage attributes: ■ All elements related to the construction and Art Deco architectural style of the building, including: o a rectangular plan; o flat roof; o first storey cast concrete construction topped with an egg and dart moulding and acanthus leaf mouldings, which are carried up and across to frame the second storey; o first storey rough yellow brick trim; o second storey rough yellow brick construction arranged in horizontal and vertical rows; o wide shallow gable parapet wall with beaded cornice and three cast stone mouldings; o segmentally arched storefront window; o two rectangular basement windows; 0 one lamp on each side of the storefront window; 0 one door with half round transom on each side of the storefront window; o second storey 1/1 windows; and, o second storey central cast concrete moulding. 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Spectra Contracting 44 Peter Street St. Clements, ON NUB 2MU Attn: Mr. Cody Schnarr Re: 88 Queen Street South, Kitchener Structural Assessment of Heritage Building at 90-92 Queen Street South Our Project No. 22255 Dear Sir, Our office has reviewed the condition of the ex<e' ilding at 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener. We performed a visual assessment often r and exterior of the east fagade on December 14, 2022. Additionally, a test pit on eete foundation wall had been opened and was available for inspection. The masonry, foundation wall, and foundation appear m good condition and will be able to support inial loads. While another engineer's office Will design the fagade retention, schematically there is no reason that the east fagade cannot be fined in place and the proposed development constructed behind it. 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LVS OF A�aLnine 1237 — — — — �- — — — M N TDP OF Ground Floor n 258 913 2235 495 47 5 '378"--160 1 SOUTH ELEVATION -108 QUEEN ST A2.5 1 :100 108 QUEEN STREET SOUTH - FRONT FACADE Page 252 of 579 Appendix G Page 253 of 579 witzelayce ENGINEERING June 19, 2023 WDE File No.: 15939-100 Mr. Cody Schnarr Spectra Contracting Ltd. 180 Columbia St. W. 3 d Floor Waterloo, Ontario, N21- 31-3 RE: 88 Queen Street Temporary Bracing for Heritage Wall Dear Mr. Schnarr: As requested by Spectra Contracting Ltd., Witzel Dyce Engineering Inc. has reviewed portions of the design documents for the proposed development with the intent of preparing a proposed solution for temporary bracing an existing masonry wall. It is understood that it is a requirement to stabilize the structure because of its heritage significance and that it is required to be supported throughout construction so that the wall can be integrated into the new building facade. The subject wall at the above noted address abuts Queen Street and is tight to the property line. Due to its proximity to the city sidewalk and adjacent street, there is no feasible option to temporarily brace the subject wall from the street side during construction. In our opinion, the most suitable bracing solution involves supporting the masonry wall from the back side of the wall. This would be similar to the way that the wall has been supported throughout its life span. Due to the sequence of onsite construction activities, it is best that the stabilization of the existing wall happens in two phases. The first phase involves the installation of concrete footings in the basement of the existing building. A structural steel frame on the back side of the existing wall would be installed and supported on these new footings. A second row of footings in the existing basement would be installed to support a wind brace that will stiffen the vertical steel column. Off of the vertical steel column, horizontal steel channels would run the width of the building and would be used to fasten threaded rod fasteners through the exterior wall. The treaded rod would be capped on each end with a plate washer and jamb nuts. The nuts would be turned snug to support the multiple wythes of masonry, but not so tight to compress them. The rods would be strategically placed at mortar joints and would not go through the masonry units. This first phase of wall bracing will allow for the demolition of the existing structure and site prep for excavation. Once the perimeter earth shoring is installed, Phase 2 of the wall bracing could commence. The intent would be for new vertical columns to be cantilevered off of the top of the steel piles used for the earth shoring. The new columns would fasten to the horizontal channel members that were installed in the first phase of the wall bracing. Witzel Dyce Engineering Inc. www.x@syay2&4o@f 579 June 19, 2023 Page 2 of 2 Final connections to the new building should be completed as soon as the construction of the concrete superstructure for the new development has progressed beyond the height of the existing masonry wall. Please refer to our drawing S1.0 dated June 6, 2023 that illustrates these phases of wall bracing. We trust this meets your current requirements. Should you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, Witzel Dyce Engineering Inc. Brad Gibson Principal P:\15939\100\COR\15939-100 - Letter.dou ��4p 4C Dennis Nadon, P.Eng. Structural Engineer Witzel Dyce Engineering Inc. www. syay2&6oef 579 Appendix H Page 256 of 579 Ow 0 6 z h ! �—g z " d 0- H LL,) z U) W.� litZ 0 > 0 W i— ' W all oaf w - cn W a_ HIM Hil W cn H MRflINN-10 'Al M '. I Oggi I - 7;. PIM Hmg r! EH 0 RHMIM"IN ma -H � M.- 2 M Hn H 8u3 III z LD J�FF W MgEY HIM 39 77 1 �T 1 HIM 4, L EE Y � 11 4 WE , g3 88 a8 688 =A8 eB CL �rr- - - - - 7-T- i 000e one 11 1:51 (D- Q --D/ Parslow Heritage Consultancy Inc. 883 St. Clair Avenue West, Rear, Toronto, ON, M6C 1 C4 rT-1►. Telephone: 647-348-4887 Email: adminO-Phcgroup.ca Website: www.phcgroup.ca Page 258 of 579 ZOLTAN 4380 S service Road, suite #25 Engineering Inc. Tel: (905) 331-8307 Burlington, Ontario Fax: (905) 331-6840 L7L 5Y6 Email: zoltangzoltanengineering.com June 21, 2023 Budget Demolition 375 Gage Ave. N., Hamilton, ON L8L 7B 1 Attn: Rachel Nieuwenhuis — Associate Project Manager Re: Proposed Demolition @84 Queen St. S., Kitchener Project #: 23-002-008 Dear Madam: As requested, a representative from Zoltan Engineering conducted a site visit on 5 June 2023 for the project listed above to provide a plan for demolition of the structures on site. Below are my general comments on the demolition requirements. Site Conditions: • There is a large building/structure located on the subject lot, that consists of multiple residential and commercial units. The structure appears to be multiple buildings built up against each other over time. The lot is on the corner of Charles St. W. and Queen St. S. and there are laneways and parking lots for other commercial properties on the remaining two sides of the property. • The buildings are two stories with a full basement, however the grade on the site varies with the street at the front being at ground floor level and the parking lot at the rear being at the basement floor level. The structure consists of double brick/masonry walls and steel beams and post supporting wood frame floors and roof. There is a one storey (with walkout basement) portion that appears to be the newest addition to the building, located at the northwest end on Charles St. W. This portion of the building is a reinforced concrete structure. • There is a retaining wall on the southwest property line that extends from the building foundation and is supporting the neighboring parking lot which is at a higher elevation. This retaining wall is to remain in place. Caution shall be taken to ensure it is undisturbed and performing adequately. • Due to the proximity of the buildings relative to the property lines a permit to shut down sidewalk on Queen St S will have to be applied for prior to the start of demolition works. This sidewalk will be closed the entire time of the demolition works. Permission will also need to be obtained to close the sidewalk on Charles St W and the alley on southwest side, but these closures are required only during the demolition of those walls. There is an LRT line running on Charlese St. W. beside the building with guide wires/cable running above. These will have to be guarded (covered) during the demolition process along this street and a barrier will need to be provided to protect the LRT line during demolition. 1 Page 259 of 579 Re: Proposed Demolition at 88 Queen St. S., Kitchener Project #: 23-002-008 • 92 Queen St. S. (Phoenix Cannabis/Pearl Laundry) has been deemed to be a heritage facade and will be preserved (see figure 6). Refer to temporary bracing drawing by Witzel Dyce Engineering Inc. and heritage drawing by SRM Architects Inc. for heritage facade requirements. • There are also additional heritage items in other portions of the buildings that are to be salvaged as well. Reference Documentation and Salvage Report by Parslow Heritage Consultancy Inc. for more information. See below list of items as provided by Parslow Heritage Consultancy Inc. for reference: 0 88 Queen Street South ■ Lintels ■ Belt course material ■ Keystone ■ Cast entrance components ■ Tin entablatures (upper and lower) ■ Round headed and other original windows (specifically on Charles Street West facade) ■ Mural on Charles Street West facade 0 94 Queen Street South ■ Brackets 0 102 Queen Street South ■ Cast sills ■ Entablature ■ Base of pilasters 0 108 Queen Street South ■ Nothing o All Structures ■ Interior trim ■ Brick, if possible for integration into recreated facades ■ Framing elements ■ Plank flooring ■ Original windows ■ Recyclable materials (plumbing and electrical components) • All public and private services and utilities shall be disconnected prior to contractor mobilization on site. Upon commencement of work, the contractor shall familiarize themselves with the locations of each service and confirm that each is disconnected accordingly. • The site shall be fenced around to prevent unauthorized entry during the demolition process and after hours. Zoltan Engineering Inc. 2 Page 260 of 579 Re: Proposed Demolition at 88 Queen St. S., Kitchener Project #: 23-002-008 Equipment: • The demolition will be executed by high reach excavator and standard 25 or 30 ton excavators with hydraulic shears and grapples and smaller bobcats (skid -steer loaders) or other similar machinery for the general demolition. Should any type of equipment that does not fall into the category of equipment mentioned above be used for demolition, our office shall be notified to determine the adequacy of the equipment for the demolition of the building. Demolition Procedures: • Prior to the start of the demolition the heritage facade shoring shall be in place and shall be independent of the building to be demolished. The contractor shall make themselves familiar with the shoring and the facade and foundation portion to remain. Special care shall be taken around this facade when the demolition reaches this area, and it shall be fully disconnected from the rest of the building and separated before the surrounding area is demolished to ensure there is no damage to it. • Start by locating any hazardous material that can be present. If asbestos or other harmful material is found, it shall be removed by a licensed contractor. Once this is completed demolition can proceed by removing any debris or loose materials within the structure. • The excavator shall operate from the ground, located at half of the building height from the work area as a safety zone for the falling debris. The excavator shall use a top-down sequence, utilizing the hydraulic shears to break off connections between various building elements and structural members as needed. The building shall be demolished in way such that debris will fall inwards, ensuring there is no damage or falling debris onto the sidewalks, streets, or laneway. Necessary safety measures shall be taken to ensure there is no falling debris outside the property line. • The demolition should begin from the parking lot at the rear of the building, starting from the southwest property line and working northeast and finishing with the concrete portion of the building at the northwest end. The demolition will start by removing the retaining wall between the parking lot and building at the rear of the building in order to access the rest of the structure. • The demolition should be completed in small manageable portions to ensure that the walls on the property lines remain supported during the demolition until they are removed. For each portion the roof should be removed and then the second storey walls can be taken down. The walls should be removed in a way that does not compromise the floor system below. The demolition can then move downwards one storey at a time. • The foundation wall along the laneway on the southwest end of the building will remain in place, however the rest of the foundation walls will be removed as part of the demolition (reference temporary bracing drawings by Witzel Dyce Engineering Inc for foundation portion at heritage facade). As the ground floor system and foundation walls are being removed crushed concrete or clean compact fill should be piled up against the earth that was being retained by the foundation walls (or up against the foundation walls to remain that are retaining earth). This should be done carefully and in small sections, ensuring that no existing soil is undermined or can collapse into the basement. A sufficient amount of backfill shall be piled as necessary to provide adequate support. Zoltan Engineering Inc. 3 Page 261 of 579 Re: Proposed Demolition at 88 Queen St. S., Kitchener Project #: 23-002-008 • Special care shall be taken during the removal of the ground floor system, if needed shoring of basement walls adjacent to the property lines might be required to ensure these walls and retained soils are not unsupported before backfilling is complete. If during the removal and backfilling the sidewalk becomes undermined or any soil collapses into the basement all work should stop, and a qualified geotechnical engineer and structural engineer should review the site conditions and provide recommendations immediately. • Ensure all walls are stable or shored during demolition so that they do not fall in an uncontrolled manner. • After the upper portion of the structure is demolished, the basement slab should be removed, and all excavations should be filled and levelled to provide an even grade over the site so that there are no fall hazards. • Remove any asphalt paving and curbs on site. • All underground servicing shall be removed, as included in the contract, and capped at the property line according to municipal standards. • During the dismantling of building components, there shall be no workers or any other persons within the machine's operating area or underneath the structure of the building. The machine operator shall possess the essential skills and significant experience in the machine's operation. There shall be a spot person at all times to assist in the operation and alert the operator of any potential problem during the operation. Zoltan Engineering Inc. 4 Page 262 of 579 Re: Proposed Demolition at 88 Queen St. S., Kitchener Project #: 23-002-008 This demolition plan has been prepared to provide general recommendations for the demolition of the existing building structure. If, during the demolition process, any unforeseen difficulties or problems arise where the process is not clear or there is any possible danger, the demolition should not continue until further information is received. In this event, please call this office for fiirther advice. The contractor is responsible to ensure that all demolition work complies with the following: - 2019 Ontario OH&S Act & Regulations for Construction Projects. - The Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code, Part 8 — Demolition, Ontario Electrical Safety Code. - Ontario Regulations 260108 — Performance Standards. - CSA Standard S350 -M 198 Code of Practice for Safety in Demolition of Structures. - National Building Code, Part 8 — Safety Measures at Construction & Demolition Sites. - National Fire Code of Canada, (NFC) Regards, Zoltan Lakatos, P.Eng. Z UU(AT0$ 90267162 Zoltan Engineering Inc. Page 263 of 579 Re: Proposed Demolition at 88 Queen St. S., Kitchener Project #: 23-002-008 Figure 1— Buildings to be Demolished — Top View Figure 2 - Buildings to be Demolished - Side View from Queen St. S. Zoltan Engineering Inc. Page 264 of 579 Re: Proposed Demolition at 88 Queen St. S., Kitchener Project #: 23-002-008 Figure 3 - Buildings to be Demolished - Side View from Charles St W. Figure 4 - Buildings to be Demolished - Side View from Charles St W. Zoltan Engineering Inc. 7 Page 265 of 579 Re: Proposed Demolition at 88 Queen St. S., Kitchener Project #: 23-002-008 Figure 5 - Buildings to be Demolished - Side View from parking lot. =7 =� MEN= u cl(s. �0�.►► i Figure 6 — Heritage Fagade to remain. Zoltan Engineering Inc. 8 Page 266 of 579 Risk Management Plan 88 Queen St. South IN8 (88 Queen) Developments Inc. Page 267 of 579 Contents Section 1 Property and Activity Verification..........................................................................................................3 Section Z Heritage Component ................... Section 3 Site Plan of New Development..............................................................................................................6 Section 4 Table of tisk Management Activities..................................................................................................... 7 Page 2 of 11 88 Queen St. S — Risk Management Plan Page 268 of 579 Section 1 - Property and Activity Verification 1. Property Information Address Owner/Occupancy Legal Description 83-93 Ontario Street South Mixed Residential/ Commercial Units Registered Plan 391— Lot 5 — P3 77 Ontario Street South Sports Link Registered Plan 391— Lot 1— P2 112 Queen Street South Shayne's Hair & Skin Care Registered Plan 391— P6 2. Prescribed Activities Managed by this Risk Management Plan • Facade Retention of Heritage Designated Brick Veneer • Demolition of Existing Structure • Caisson Wall Shoring Drilling • Vibration Monitoring (RWH has been retained by IN8 Developments Inc.) 3. Person Engaged in Prescribed Activity ("Applicant") Applicant Name: Ewa Rygielski Mailing Address: 3-180 Columbia St.W, Waterloo, OntT Email Address: eval@in8developments.ca Phone Number: 519-954-8868 Applicant's Relationship to Property: ❑ Owner Page 3 of 11 88 Queen St. S — Risk Management Plan Page 269 of 579 Authorized Representative: Cody Schnarr Relationship: Project Manager Company/Business Name: IN8 (88 Queen) Developments Inc. Phone: 519-588-2321 E-mail: cods@spectrac.ca Page 4 of 11 88 Queen St. S — Risk Management Plan Page 270 of 579 C m W m C m chi Cf 00 00 ih z. z r. E T i I N n M Mum gig MH -w M !" 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Milton, Ontario L9T 8M7 Phone: 519.740.6222 Fax: 519.740.7091 www.rwhengineering.ca Job No.: M23-056 June 14, 2023 Page 275 of 579 1.0 Introduction RWH Engineering Inc. (RWH) has been retained by Spectra Contracting Ltd. (Client) in order to complete a Pre -Construction Visual Condition Survey of the designated properties within the vibration zone of influence for the proposed construction at 88 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario. Pre -Construction surveys were carried out for properties, city/ region municipal assets that were within the construction vibration zone of influence limits. The following table outlines the details of the pre -construction condition surveys completed for the properties that were surveyed as part of RWH's scope of work: Properties Adjacent to proposed Construction Activities: # Address Interior Survey Exterior Survey 1 112 Queen Street South, Kitchener YES YES 2 77 Ontario Street South, Kitchener YES YES 3 83-93 Ontario Street South, Kitchener REFUSAL PARTIAL Table 1- List of Properties Surveyed Adjacent to Construction The Survey included an interior and exterior inspection of readily accessible areas of the property in order to a) document existing relevant defects; and b) create a photographic record of the pre -construction condition of the structure in the event that a claim of damage is made. The visual condition assessment was conducted by RWH personnel on June 06, 2023. The details of RWH's observations of each component, including photographic documentation of noted preexisting conditions, are presented in the following sections. 1238 Main St. E. Milton, Ontario L9T 8M7 Phone: 519.740.6222 Fax: 519.740.7091 www.rwhengineering.ca Page 276 of 579 2.0 Limitations RWH Engineering has prepared this report for the exclusive use of Spectra Contracting Ltd., its successors and assigns, in evaluating the existing condition of the above- mentioned properties. The assessment was conducted in accordance with RWH's proposed scope of work and generally accepted building condition assessment and preconstruction condition survey practices. In accordance with the scope of work, no physical or destructive testing or design calculations were undertaken. Accordingly, the findings are limited to the extent that the assessment could be made visually in an 'as -is' state. No other warranty, expressed or implied, is made. RWH does not accept any liabilityfor anomalies that were not identified within the scope of the investigation. RWH will not be responsible for the use of this report by any third party, or reliance on or any decision to be made based on it without the prior written consent of RWH. RWH accepts no responsibility for damages, if any, by any third party as a result of decisions or actions based on this report. This report presents an overview on issues of the existing property's condition, reflecting RWH's best judgment using information reasonably available at the property at the time of RWH's assessment. RWH has prepared this report using information understood to be factual and correct and shall not be responsible for conditions arising from information or facts that were concealed or not fully disclosed to RWH at the time of the assessment. 3.0 Observations and Comments The project site is located at 88 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario. The properties (Table 1 and 2 above ) surveyed are located to the south and west of the project site. The properties / structures inspected for the project were found to be in adequate condition with cracking in foundation walls, exterior brick spalling / weathered parging 1238 Main St. E. Milton, Ontario L9T 8M7 Phone: 519.740.6222 Fax: 519.740.7091 www.rwhengineering.ca Page 277 of 579 typical across the buildings. Detailed property condition and inspector notes are presented in the table below. All photographs taken during the course of the inspection have been collected and provided in an unaltered digital format for the purpose of forming a preconstruction photographic record. This report should be read in conjunction with the digital photographs. 3.1 Pre-existing Conditions 1. 77 Ontario Street South, Kitchener Pre-existing Relevant Description of Pre-existing Condition Condition ID Photograph(s) No. 1 26, 37, 84-85 Weathering of the basement concrete floor. 2 28-36, 39-55 Weathered basement foundation wall. Staining on the basement foundation wall 3 64-70 next to water heater. Ground floor walls covered by wall panels 4 100-220 and merchandise. 5 121, 144, 146, 217 Ceiling tile stains 6 354 2.5mm crack in parging on exterior wall 7 379 Patched parging 2. 83-93 Ontario Street South, Kitchener Pre-existing Relevant Description of Pre-existing Condition Condition ID Photograph(s) No. 1 1-27 Weathered wood staircase and columns 2 102 0.3mm vertical crack on exterior wall 1238 Main St. E. Milton, Ontario L9T 8M7 Phone: 519.740.6222 Fax: 519.740.7091 www.rwhengineering.ca Page 278 of 579 1 Pre-existing Relevant Description of Pre-existing Condition Condition ID Photograph(s) No. 3 104 0.2mm crack 3. 112 Queen Street South, Kitchener Pre-existing Relevant Description of Pre-existing Condition Condition ID Photograph(s) No. Weathered basement foundation walls with 1 7 efflorescence and water stains. 2 15 2.Omm crack in basement foundation wall 3 24 0.3mm vertical crack 4 37-41 Sign of moisture on the walls 5 53,54 Staining on the walls 6 66 Step crack 7 76-80 Efflorescence and staining typical 8 117,140 Ceiling tile stains Damaged parging, 4.5mm vertical crack and 9 224 vegetation growth. 10 227-371 Brick spalling typical across the exterior 11 270,275 Missing brick 12 276 3.Omm crack 13 293 2.5mm crack 14 306 Missing parging 15 343, 368, 370 Cracks typical across brick 16 325 Vertical crack in parging 1238 Main St. E. Milton, Ontario L9T 8M7 Phone: 519.740.6222 Fax: 519.740.7091 www.rwhengineering.ca Page 279 of 579 4.0 Closure If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Respectfully submitted, RWH Engineering Inc. Inspected and Prepared by: 41--- -- Muhammad Chaudhary, P.Eng., Project Manager C. C. Rob Mara, Construction Services Manager, RWH Engineering Inc. 1238 Main St. E. Milton, Ontario L9T 8M7 Phone: 519.740.6222 Fax: 519.740.7091 www.rwhengineering.ca Page 280 of 579 VIBRATION MONITORING BASELINE REPORT Amppp ENGINEERING INC RWH ENGINEERING INC M23-056 88 QUEEN STREET SOUTH KITCHENER, ONTARIO READING PERIOD START: 07 -JUN -23 READING PERIOD END: 07 -JUN -23 PERSONNEL: MUHAMMAD CHAUDHARY REPORT: V00 Page 281 of 579 RWH ENGINEERING INC VIBRATION MONITORING M23-056 - 88 QUEEN STREET SOUTH, KITCHENER, ONTARIO PERIOD ENDING: 07 -JUN -2023 NOTES: This document presents a compilation of ambient background vibrations collected on site at the project located at 88 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario. The purpose is to gather readings during construction activities to monitor the vibrations generated by construction activities to ensure compliance with the local bylaws and standards. As part of the monitoring plan, monitoring will occur on a continuous basis during construction activities. The 3 -axis geophones were installed in the centre of the site on June 07, 2023 in order to record baseline vibrations. The maximum allowable peak particle velocity for ordinary structures is 8 mm/s at frequencies less than 4 hertz, 15 mm/s with frequencies ranging from 4-10 hertz and 25 mm/s with frequencies exceeding 10 hertz. For sensitive structures, the maximum allowable peak particle velocity is 3 mm/s at frequencies less than 10 hertz, 5 mm/s with frequencies ranging from 10-50 hertz and 8 mm/s with frequencies exceeding 50 hertz. This guideline is provided by the City of Toronto and will be used to determine the maximum allowable limits for the project. The reading summaries and compliance graphs are displayed in this report. All noise levels were below the limits so readings are not displayed. Prepared by: Mike Janzen Monitoring Supervisor RWH Engineering Inc. 126 Earl Thompson Road Ayr, Ontario, NOB 1 EO Email: mikei(a)rwhengineering.ca Phone: (519) 740-6222 Fax: (519) 740-7091 Cell: (226) 339-6390 ENGi1Vtt 1:►!�'t� :tia: RWH ENGINEERING INC M23-056 - 88 QUEEN STREET SOUTH, KITCHENER, ONTARIO VIBRATION MONITORING PERIOD ENDING: 07 -JUN -2023 Geophone 1 Vibration Summary Geo. 1 Peak Vector Sum, max 0.272 mm/s 30 25 E20 1 15 0 0 10 L > 5 0 7 -Jun 7 -Jun 7 -Jun 7 -Jun 7 -Jun 7 -Jun 7 -Jun 7 -Jun 7 -Jun 7 -Jun Date Geo. 1 Transversal PPV, max 0.087 mm/s 30 \25 E 20 -- 0 15 --- -- 010 --- -- > 5 0 L — 7 -Jun 7 -Jun 30 25 E20 1 15 0 0 10 L > 5 0 7-J un ter, \25 E20 1 15 0 0 10 L > 5 0 7 -Jun 7 -Jun 7 -Jun 7 -Jun Date Geo. 1 Vertical PPV, max 0.221 mm/s 7 -Jun 7 -Jun 7 -Jun 7 -Jun Date Geo. 1 Longitudinal PPV, max 0.158 mm/s 7 -Jun 7 -Jun 7 -Jun 7 -Jun Date 3 7-J u n 7 -Jun 7 -Jun 7-J u n Compliance Graph 30 X25 -- r — — — —— E20 0 15 r —— 0 10 > 5 0 x roc xcw=XX 1 10 100 Frequency Compliance Graph 30 X25 r----- E20 0 15 r-- m 10 > 5 0 x x xeea x 1 10 100 Frequency ■ ENGilVttli►lt itia:: Compliance Graph 30 X25 — ---- r E20 0 15 r-- 0 10 > 5 0 xwc x WOW xx 1 10 100 Frequency ■ ENGilVttli►lt itia:: 16, Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Project Numbe : 2023 0037 el Report T pe: Original ', Report Date: July 11, 2023 Parslow Heritage Consultancy Inc. 883 St. Clair Ave. West, Toronto, ON, M6C 1C4 IN8 (88 Queen) Developments Inc. 44 Peter Street, St. Clements, ON NOB 2M0 Page 284 of 579 Table of Contents ExecutiveSummary ...................................................................................................... 3 ProjectPersonnel..........................................................................................................4 Acknowledgements............................................................................................................................... 4 Introduction................................................................................................................... 5 Applicant Contact Information............................................................................................. 5 Site Description and Context............................................................................................... 6 Photographic Documentation of Fagades.................................................................. 7 88 Queen Street South....................................................................................................... 7 90-92 Queen Street South.................................................................................................. 9 Exterior Documentation.........................................................................................................................9 94 Queen Street South......................................................................................................16 96-102 Queen Street South...........................................................................................17 108 Queen Street South......................................................4 .................................... Description of Proposed Development .............................................................. 20 Salvage, Reuse and Recycling Plan .................. ................................................ 21 Salvageand Reuse ............................................. ...... ............. .................................21 88 Queen Street South ................................... ........................................................................... 22 94 Queen Street South .................................. ................................................................... 23 102 Queen Street South .................. ......... .... ............................................................. 24 108 Queen Street South.......... ........ ......................................................................................24 AllStructures .......................... ....... ........................................................................................ 25 Recycle................ .... ...................................................................................26 References.......... .................................................................................. 27 Figures Figure 1: Front fagade of 88 Queen Street South....................................................................... 7 Figure 2: North face of 88 Queen Street South, note use of round headed windows on second floor............................................................................................................................................ 8 Figure 3: Transition between Edwardian fagade constructed of smooth brick and the original construction............................................................................................................................... 8 Figure 4: c.2013 image depicting the original Pearl Laundry Cleaners & Dyers signage, a character defining feature of the structure.................................................................................. 9 Figure 5: Front fagade of structure, currently occupied by Phoenix Cannabis, facing north ....... 10 Figure 6: Close up of cast cross located in center of front parapet............................................10 Figure 7: Detail of crest located between second floor windows, note use of unique brick pattern......................................................................................................................................11 Figure 8: Close up of cast detail present above second storey windows...................................11 Figure 9: Close up of acanthus leaf detail used in accents on front fagade...............................12 Figure 10: Egg and Dart pattern used on cast detail at separation between ashlar lower finish andupper brick finish................................................................................................................13 Page 285 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Figure 11: Detail of cast cove associated with windowsill of main structural opening ................13 Figure 12: Example of brass exterior lighting, post-date 2013 but are temporally appropriate to thestructure..............................................................................................................................14 Figure 13: Replacement door and round transom, date to c.2013, date of structure fire ............ 15 Figure 14: Evidence of past sign installation in ashlar finish......................................................16 Figure 15: 94 Queen Street South.............................................................................................17 Figure 16: 96-102 Queen Street South.....................................................................................18 Figure 17: 108 Queen Street South...........................................................................................19 Figure 18: Portion of rendering of Queen Street South facade of proposed design ...................20 Figure 19: Example image of structural steel framing for facade retention................................22 Figure 20: Front fagade of 88 Queen Street South,. .................................................................. 23 Figure 21: 94 Queen Street South.............................................................................................23 Figure 22: 96-102 Queen Street South.....................................................................................24 Figure 23: 108 Queen Street South..........................................................................................25 Appendices Appendix A — Qualifications Appendix B — Existing Conditions Elevations and Floorp ans Appendix C — Stabilization Letter Appendix D — Stabilization Plan Appendix E — Demolition Plan Appendix F — Salvaged M t rials r wing Page 286 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Executive Summary Parslow Heritage Consultancy, Inc. (PHC) was retained by IN8 (88 Queen) Developments Inc. (the Proponent) to prepare a Documentation and Salvage Report (DSR) for the property located at 90-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario (Subject Property). The DSR was prepared to meet requirements as identified in correspondence with Deeksha Choudhry, Heritage Planner City of Kitchener. PHC previously completed a Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment (CHIA) and Heritage Conservation Plan (HCP) for the Subject Property (PHC 2023x, 2023b). The CHIA identified the Subject Property at 90-92 Queen Street South to exhibit CHVI pertaining to physical/design value, historic/associative value, and contextual value. Mitigation options were reviewed in the CHIA to determine the preferred mitigation option. The proposed retention and integration of the fagade of 9092 Queen Street South was determined to be the preferred mitigation option to conserve the CHVI of the structure. Integration provides for the retention of all heritage attributes attributed to the Art Deco design and retains a key part of the existing street scape. The current Art Deco wall of 90-92 Queen Street South is already a fagade. The structure behind the Art Deco material is of no heritage value or interest. 94 108 Queen Street South will be demolished as part of the redevelopment. The redevelopm nt p ans outline the reconstruction of stylistically similar facades in the location of 94-108 Queen Street South, which will utilize salvaged materials where possible with the im to retain the existing streetscape of the area. The DSR includes descriptions of architecture atures f r salvage and integration into the proposed redevelopment (primarily the fagade of 90 92 Qu en Street South, and materials for consideration for salvage and reuse w in the ev lopment. Consideration should also be given to salvage and reuse of materials outside the S bject Property, as well as recycling of materials in an effort to divert waste from I ndfills Page 287 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Project Personnel Carla Parslow, Ph.D., CAHP Christopher Lemon, B.Sc., Dip. Heritage, CAHP Jamie Lemon. M.A_ Acknowledgements Ethan Liebster Tyler McLean Deeksha Choudhry Senior Cultural Resource Specialist Lead Cultural Heritage Specialist Project Manager SRM Architects + Urban Designers SRM Architects + Urban Designers Heritage Planner, City of Kitchener Page 288 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Introduction Parslow Heritage Consultancy, Inc. (PHC) was retained by IN8 (88 Queen) Developments Inc. (the Proponent) to prepare a Documentation and Salvage Report (DSR) for the property located at 90-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario (Subject Property). The DSR was prepared to meet requirements as identified in correspondence with Deeksha Choudhry, Heritage Planner City of Kitchener. This DSR will include the following: R Photographic documentation of each facade of buildings ■ Measured elevations of extant buildings ■ Floor plans of extant buildings ■ Identification of characteristic architectural elements that are reflective of the cultural heritage value or interest (CHVI) of the property, that are to be salvaged 0. Identification of how architectural elements will be integrated into the redevelopment ■ Building materials and fixtures that while not reflecti e o the CHVI of the property, should still be salvaged for reuse or recycling, in an effort o divert waste from landfills The following clarification was subsequently provided, elat d to the DSR (Personal communication, Deeksha Choudhry, 16 Febru ry 2023): For all the facades except 90-92 Queen 5tr et South, only information relating to exterior salvage (if any) and documentafi n i requir d For 9 92 Queen, staff would like to see if there are interior attributes ar worthy of salvage. We are not looking for an itemization of interior materials, however, if hey a any int rior materials that should be salvaged, that the Plan include thos and wha he applicant is planning to do with them -.e. - re -use in the new development, donaf etc PHC previously comple ed a Cult ral Heritage Impact Assessment (CHIA) and Heritage Conservation Plan (HCP) for th Subject Property (PHC 2023a, 2023b). The CHIA identified the Subject Property at 90-92 een Street South to exhibit CHVI pertaining to physical/design value, historic/associative value, and contextual value. Mitigation options were reviewed in the CHIA to determine the preferred mitigation option. The proposed retention and integration of the fagade of 90-92 Queen Street South was determined to be the preferred mitigation option to conserve the CHVI of the structure. Integration provides for the retention of all heritage attributes attributed to the Art Deco design and retains a key part of the existing street scape. The current Art Deco wall of 90-92 Queen Street South is already a fagade. The structure behind the Art Deco material is of no heritage value or interest. 94-108 Queen Street South will be demolished as part of the redevelopment. The redevelopment plans outline the reconstruction of stylistically similar facades in the location of 94-108 Queen Street South, which will utilize salvaged materials where possible with the aim to retain the existing streetscape of the area. Applicant Contact Information IN8 (88 Queen) Developments Inc. c/o Ethan Liebster, SRM Architects +'Urban Designers Page 289 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario 279 King Street West, Suite 200, Kitchener ON N2G 1 B1 entail: ethanliebster@srmarchitects.ca Site Description and Context The Subject Property is located on the west side of Queen Street South, south of Charles Street West. The structure with the fagade to be retained, 90-92 Queen Street South is located within a block of live/work structures that display a range of architectural styles and range in age from late-19tP' to mid -20 h century. The structures at 90-108 Queen Street South are all two storeys in height with street facing parapet walls. The Subject Property is located on a slope whereby adjacent structures vary in elevation, resulting in reduced sightlines both into and out of the structure. Historic records depict 94 and 108 Queen Street South to be examples of late -19th century architecture that have remained largely unchanged. 94 and 108 Queen Street South providing a consistent and unmodified point from which to assess the surrounding structures. By comparison, 96-102 Queen Street South reflect infill construction, while 90-92 and 88 Queen Street South represent structures that have been modified from their original design through the addition of Queen Street South facing facades. Page 290 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Photographic Documentation of Facades This section provides photographic documentation of the building fapades within the Subject Property, and includes brief descriptions of each fapade. Measured elevations and floor plans of each building are provided in Appendix B. 88 Queen Street South 88 Queen Street South's fapade is not original to the structure. The extant facade reflects the Edwardian architectural style popular between 1900 and 1930 (Blumenson, 1990). The north face of the structure stands in stark contrast to the Queen Street fapade and presents as an industrial adaptation of the Italianate style. Close inspection of the corner of the structure reveals a transition in brick finish, indicating the application of the Edwardian fapade over the as -built Italianate. The Edwardian fapade is constructed of highly uniformed, mechanically extruded smooth brick while the original structure is of less uniformed hand pressed brick. The visual evidence provided by 88 Queen Street South further supports the findings of 90-92 Queen Street South, as both structures are depicted in the 1925 fir insurance plan as being recessed from the street in comparison to 94 Queen Street Sou h No FIGURE 1: FRONT FApADE OF 88 QUEEN STREET SOUTH Page 291 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario FIGURE 2: NORTH FACE OF 88 QUEEN STREET SOUTH, NOTE USE F ROUND HEADED WINDOWS ON SECOND FLOOR FIGURE 3: TRANSITION BETWEEN EDWARDIAN FACADE CONSTRUCTED OF SMOOTH BRICK AND THE ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION Page 292 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario 90-92 Queen Street South The Queen Street South fagade of 90-92 Queen Street South is constructed in the Art Deco architectural style. The Art Deco architectural style was popular between 1925 and 1940 (Blumenson, 1990). While the fagade reflects the Art Deco style, the few remaining original interior features identify the structure as being of late 19th century construction. Available sources indicate that between 1919 and 1945 the front fagade of the structure underwent a renovation, resulting in the current configuration. The 1919 aerial image of the Subject Property depicts the structure prior to the Art Deco Facade being added and the 1925 fire insurance plan of Kitchener illustrates the structure with a deep street setback that differs from the extant presentation-, it also shows an alley located to the right of the structure. The same alley can be seen in the 1930 aerial image. The alley is no longer present in the next available aerial image dated. The available evidence indicates the current configuration of the structure was achieved between 1930 and 1945. Given the popularity of the style had waned by 1940 and the world was in the grips of WWII between 1938 and 1945, it seems likely the construction occurred circa 1938, when it a small parcel of land was purchased by David Knipfel from the Corporation of the City of Kitchener. Attempts to obtain building permits or other records pertaining to the structure did not yield results; as such, an exact date of construction is unk own but given available data, a construction date of c.1938 is attributed to the structure_ Exterior Documentation FIGURE 4: C.2013 IMAGE DEPICTING THE ORIGINAL PEARL LAUNDRY GLEANERS & DYERS SIGNAGE, A CHARACTER DEFINING FEATURE OF THE STRUCTURE Page 293 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario FIGURE 5: FRONT FACtA❑E OF STRUCTURE, CURRENTLY OCCU I ❑ BY PHOENIX CANNABIS, FACING NORTH FIGURE 6: CLOSE UP OF CAST CROSS LOCATE❑ IN CENTER OF FRONT PARAPET Page 294 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario FIGURE 7: DETAIL OF CREST LOCATED BETWEEN SECOND FLOG WINDOWS, NOTE USE OF UNIQUE BRICK PATTERN. FIGURE 8: CLOSE UP OF CAST DETAIL. PRESENT ABOVE SECOND STOREY WINDOWS Page 295 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario FIGURE 9: CLOSE UP OF ACANTHUS LEAF DETAIL USEDINACCENTS ON FRONT FACADE Page 296 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario FIGURE 10: EGG AND DART PATTERN USED ON CAST DETAIL A SEPARATION BETWEEN ASHLAR LOWER FINISH AND UPPER BRICK FINISH FIGURE 11: DETAIL OF CAST COVE ASSOCIATED WITH WINDOWSILL OF MAIN STRUCTURAL OPENING Page 297 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario I� W FIGURE 12: EXAMPLE OF BRASS EXTERIOR LIGHTING, POST-DATE 2013 BUT ARE TEMPORALLY APPROPRIATE TO THE STRUCTURE Page 298 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario 11 4�y, FIGURE 13: REPLACEMENT DOOR AND ROUND TRANSOM, DATE TO C.2013, DATE OF STRUCTURE FIRE Page 299 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario i FIGURE 14: EVIDENCE OF PAST SIGN INSTALLATION IN ASHLA F NISH 94 Queen Street South Located south of 90-92 Queen Str et South 94 Queen Street South reflects an unaltered footprint. It is clearly id ntified n th 1925 fire insurance plan and provides a firm point of reference from which o assess t e m difications to 90-92 and 88 Queen Street South. The front fagade has been Itered fro its as built form (blue section) but the overall footprint of the structure is as depicted o the 1925 fire insurance plan and as seen in the 1919 aerial image. The altered fagade of 94 Q en Street South will not be reconstructed as part of the redevelopment. Page 300 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario FIGURE 15: 94 [QUEEN STREET SOUTH 96-102 Queen Street South 96-192 Queen Street South is an infill structure constructed in the Edwardian style. Depicted in the 1919 aerial image as a pair of gable ended structures, the current structure bears no resemblance to the 1919 image. The 1925 fire insurance plan depicts a two-storey wood structure with a separation between it and the structure to the north. By 1945 the separation Page 301 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario appears to be gone and it is presumed the extant structure is present. used on stylistic similarities, it is presumed to have been constructed c.1930, coinciding with the re -facing of 88 Queen Street South. FIGURE 16: 96-102 QUEEN STREET SOUTH 108 Queen Stre t South 108 Queen Street South continu s to present as it does in the 1919 aerial image. The style is typical of late 19th century commercial construction, employing a symmetrical second storey with jack arched windows and decorated brick parapet. Page 302 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario FIGURE 17: 108 QUEEN ST EET S UTH Page 303 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Description of Proposed Development The development proposal is for the re -development of the parcel of land bounded by Charles Street West and Queen Street South containing municipal addresses 88-108 Queen Street South, to be redeveloped into a 44 -storey residential condominium tower. The proposal outlines the retention of the existing Queen Street South facade of 90-92 and reconstruction of facades at 96- 198 Queen Street South. The existing facade will be integrated into the new podium for the condominium towner. In addition to the construction of the proposed condominium, the intersection of Charles Street West and Queen Street South is to undergo safety improvements. Intersection improvements will include the widening of Charles Street West and the construction of a traffic triangle. Intersection improvements are being undertaken as a joint venture by the City of Kitchener and the Region of Waterloo and are proposed to occur in tandem with the proposed condominium construction. The intersection improvements will require the demolition of 88 Queen Street South. The retention of the facade of 90-92 and reconstruction of facades at 96- 108 Queen Street South will retain the pedestrian scale of the area and allow for the existing street scape to remain largely intact. The Charles Street West fagade will incorpo ate a brick industrial style to reflect the industrial roots of the area and complement the exi ting eritage architecture of the area. The proposed development works to maintain the exi ing feel and ped striae experience while providing of the intensification of the area. 96-102 Que n Street South will be reconstructed and adapted to accommodate the entrance to he parking garage in a way that retains the aesthetic of the structure and does not impact he h ritage f 90-92 Queen Street South. FIGURE 18: PORTION OF RENDERING OF QUEEN STREET SOUTH FACADE OF PROPOSED DESIGN Page 304 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Salvage, Reuse and Recycling Plan The development proposal is for the re -development of the parcel of land bounded by Charles Street West and Queen Street South containing municipal addresses 88-108 Queen Street South, to be redeveloped into a 44 -storey residential condominium tower. The proposal outlines the retention of the existing Queen Street South facade of 90-92 and reconstruction of facades at 96-108 Queen Street South. Existing floor plans and elevations for the Subject Property are provided in Appendix B. Salvage and Reuse The fagade of 90-92 Queen Street South will be retained and integrated into the proposed development.. Jablonsky, Ast and Partners Consulting Engineers attended' the site on 14 December 2022 to review the structural condition of the Subject Property fagade. As noted in their Structural Assessment Letter dated 9 February 2023: The masonry, foundation wall, and foundation appear in good c ndition and will be able to support final loads. While another engineer's office will design the fagade retention. schematically there is no reason that the east fagade cannot be retained in place and the proposed development constructed behind it. The far de will be structu ally able to act as cladding for the proposed development. As with any existing structure, localized repairs w Il likely be required during the course of the construction. Stabilization of the fagade will be underta en du ing construction; an image depicting an example of stabilization is provid d in Figure 19 As detailed by Witzel Dyce Engineering Inc. (Appendix C): Due to the segue ce of onsit con truction activities. it is best that the stabilization of the existing wall happe s in two p ases. The first phase involves the installation of concrete footings in the basem nt of the existing building. A structural steel frame on the back side of the existing wall wou d be installed and supported on these new footings. A second row of footings in the existing basement would be installed to support a wind brace that will stiffen the vertical steel column. Off of the vertical steel column, horizontal steel channels would run the width of the building and would be used to fasten threaded rod fasteners through the exterior wall. The treaded rod would be capped on each end with a plate washer and jamb nuts. The nuts would be turned snug to support the multiple wythes of masonry, but not so tight to compress them. The rods would be strategically placed at mortar joints and would not go through the masonry units. This first phase of wall bracing will allow for the demolition of the existing structure and site prep for excavation. Once the perimeter earth shoring is installed, Phase 2 of the wall bracing could commence_ The intent would be for new vertical columns to be cantilevered off of the top of the steel piles used for the earth shoring. The new columns would fasten to the horizontal channel members that were installed in the first phase of the wall bracing. Final connections to the new building should be completed as soon as the construction of the concrete superstructure for the new development has progressed beyond the height of the existing masonry wall. Page 305 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario FIGURE 19: EXAMPLE IMAGE OF ST UCTURAL STEEL RAMING FOR FACADE RETENTION Appendix ❑ includes the St bilizat o Plan fo 90-92 Queen Street South. Appendix E provides the Demolition Plan. The following material have bee identified as possible opportunities for salvage and reuse (or donation); this list does of represent a requirement during the redevelopment of the Subject Property, but should be co si ered for the reconstruction of facades at 96-108 Queen Street South: 88 Queen Street South ■ Lintels ■ Belt course material ■ Keystone ■ Cast entrance components ■ Tin entablatures (upper and lower) ■ Round headed and other original windows (specifically on Charles Street West fagade) Mural on Charles Street West fagade Page 306 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario FIGURE 20: FRONT FACADE OF $$ QUEEN STREET SOUTH 94 Queen Street South ■ Brackets FRA OUT FLIGHS FIGURE 21: 94 QUEEN STREET SOUTH Page 307 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario 102 Queen Street South ■ Cast sills ■ Entablature ■ Base of pilasters FIGURE 22: 96-102 QUEEN T ET S UTH 108 Queen Street South 108 Queen Street South h s been heavily modified and does not contain any architectural elements or features deemed to be appropriate for salvage or reuse. Page 308 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario FIGURE 23: 108 QUEEN ST EET S UTH All Structures ■ Interior trim r Brick, if possible for integration into recreated facades ■ Framing elements ■ Plank flooring ■ Original windows Appendix F illustrates the salvage of the 90-92 Queen Street fagade, as well as the portions of the proposed reconstructed fagades where reclaimed building materials will be used, if possible. If it is not deemed to be possible to utilize the suggested items for salvage and reuse in the proposed redevelopment, the materials should be made available for reuse on properties outside the Subject Property_ It is recommended the Proponent retain a salvage firm to assist Page 309 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario with the salvage and reuse of listed items, as appropriate, in an effort to divert waste from landfills. Recycle In an effort to divert waste from landfills, interior piumbing and electrical components should be recycled. It is recommended the Proponent engage a salvage firm during demolition to determine the extent of available recyclable materials. Page 310 of 579 Documentation and Salvage Report - 88-108 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario References BLUMENSON, JOHN 1990 ONTARIO ARCHITECTURE: A GUIDE TO STYLES AND BUILDING TERMS 1784 TO THE PRESENT FITZHENRY AND WHITESIDE, T.H. BEST PRINTING, CANADA. KITCHENER (CITY OF KITCHENER) 2017 MUNICIPAL HERITAGE REGISTER AVAILABLE ONLINE: WWW.KITCHENER.CA/EN/RESOURCESGENERAL/DOCUMENTS/COR_LEG_INDEX_OF_NON- DESIGNATED_PROPERTIES.PDF. ACCESSED MARCH 2023. MINISTRY OF CITIZENSHIP AND MULTICULTURALISM(MCM) 2006A ONTARIO HERITAGE TOOL KIT, HERITAGE PROPERTY EVALUATION, AVAILABLE ONLINE: HTTP://WWW.MTC.GOV.ON.CA/EN/PUBLICATIONS/HERITAGE_ToOL_KIT_DHP_ENG.PDF. ACCESSED FEBRUARY 2023. 20066 HERITAGE RESOURCES IN THE LAND USE PLANNING PROCESS - IN O SHEET SERIES. AVAILABLE ONLINE: HTTP:/WWW.MTC.GOV.ON.CA%EN/PUBLICATIONS/HER AGE TOOL KIT HERITAGE PPS INFOSH EET.PDF. ACCESSED FEBRUARY 2023. 2007 EIGHT GUIDING PRINCIPLES IN THE CONSER TION OF BUILT HERITAGE PROPERTIES. AVAILABLE ONLINE: HTTPS://WWW.ONTARIO. CA/PAGE EIG T-GUIDI G -PRINCIPLES -CONSERVATION -BUILT - HERITAGE -PROPERTIES. ACCESSED MARCH 2 23 2010 STANDARDS AND GUIDELINE FOR CONSERVA ON OF PROVINCIAL HERITAGE PROPERTIES. AVAILABLE ONLINE: HTTP://WWW.MTC.GOV.ON.CA/EN/PUBLICATIONS/STANDARDS CONSERVATION.PDF. ACCESSED FEBRUARY. PHC (PARSLOW HERITAGE C NSU ANCY) 2023A HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT, 90-92 QUEEN STREET SOUTH, CITY OF KITCHENER, ONTARIO. REPORT SUBMITTED TO CITY OF 'KITCHENER. 20236 HERITAGE CONSERVATION PLAN, 90-92 QUEEN STREET SOUTH, CITY OF KITCHENER, ONTARIO. REPORT SUBMITTED TO CITY OF KITCHENER. PROVINCE OF ONTARIO 1990 ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT. AVAILABLE ONLINE: HTTPS://WWW.ONTARIO.CA/LAWS/STATUTE/90018. ACCESSED FEBRUARY 2023. Page 311 of 579 Appendix A Qualifications G� Page 312 of 579 Senior Heritage Specialist — Carla Parslow, PhD, CAHP Member in Good Standing: Dr. Carla Parslow has over 20 years of experience in the cultural heritage resource management (CHRM) industry in Canada. As the President of PHC Inc., Dr. Parslow is responsible for the for the management of CHRM projects, as well as the technical review and quality assurance of all archaeological and cultural heritage projects completed by PHC. Throughout her career, Carla has managed both large and small offices of CHRM professionals and has mobilized both large (50+) and small (4+) teams of CHRM and Environmental projects offices throughout the province of Ontario. Dr. Parslow has served as either Project Manager or Project Director on hundreds of Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Assessments. Dr. Parslow is a professional member of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP). Dr. Parslow is responsible for the overall quality assurance. Project Manager — Jamie Lemon, MA: Jamie Lemon is a Senior Archaeologist and Project Manager with PHC and is responsible for managing archaeological and heritage projects across Ontario. She is the primary or secondary author of numerous heritage and archaeological license reports and is proficient at artifact and archaeobotanical a alysis. In addition, she is a former field technician and field director with experience on reco tact Indigenous and historical Euro -Canadian sites. She has worked on archa ological an ritage projects for mining, land development, transportation, aggregas, and energy sec N. Jamie received a BA in Anthropology from the University of Waterloo in 200 , an MA from Trent University in 2014, and has been active in Cultural Resou c Management in Ontario for 15 years. Jamie holds a valid professional license with the O tario Ministry f Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM). Jamie regularly assists cli nts with na ig ting th life cycle of archaeological and heritage assessments as it re ates to their Proj ct, including interpretation of MCM Standards and Guidelines^nsible ith I dig ous communities and other stakeholder groups. Ms. Lemon is rroje t management and client relations. Heritage Specialist ris ffon, B.Sc., Dip. CAHP Member in Good Standing: Chris Lemon is a Cultural Heritage Spec and Licensed Archaeologist (R289) with 15 years' experience. He received an Honours B.Sc. in Anthropology from the University of Toronto and has completed course work towards an M.A. from the University of Western Ontario. Mr. Lemon has a Diploma in Heritage Carpentry and Joinery and a Certificate in Heritage Planning from Algonquin College. During his career Mr. Lemon has participated in cultural heritage assessments across Ontario as both a Senior Field Director in archaeology and as a Built Heritage Practitioner. Chris's previous experience includes representation on Joint Health and Safety Committees; he is dedicated to maintaining a safety -first focus on all job sites. Chris is a professional member of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP). Mr. Lemon is responsible for research, reporting and analysis. Page 313 of 579 Appendix B Existing Conditions Elevations and Floorolans Page 314 of 579 9 (� |m(§!§U� � °±) ) |6 \} /« Ng } \ _ � • - � ` » � • § «< ? . ` � o=A o � • ! §; : llr...l;, _ r« z o , !:n 9 . }/) . ` 2 w,. `!)\ Vol| < � , ;; • ~ ■ . 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It is understood that it is a re uirement to stabilize the structure because of its heritage significance and that it is equi ed to be supported throughout construction so that the wall can be integrated int the new uilding facade. The subject wall at the above noted address abuts Queen Street and is tight to the property line. Due to its proximity to the city sidewalk and adjac nt str et, there is no feasible option to temporarily brace the subject wall from the street side during construc on. In our opinion, the most uitable br cing solution involves supporting the masonry wall from the back side of the wall. This wou d be similar to t e way that the wall has been supported throughout its life span. Due to the sequence of onsite construction activities, it is best that the stabilization of the existing wall happens in two phases. The first phase involves the installation of concrete footings in the basement of the existing building. A structural steel frame on the back side of the existing wall would be installed and supported on these new footings. A second row of footings in the existing basement would be installed to support a wind brace that will stiffen the vertical steel column. Off of the vertical steel column, horizontal steel channels would run the width of the building and would be used to fasten threaded rod fasteners through the exterior wall. The treaded rod would be capped on each end with a plate washer and jamb nuts. The nuts would be turned snug to support the multiple wythes of masonry, but not so tight to compress them. The rods would be strategically placed at mortar joints and would not go through the masonry units. This first phase of wall bracing will allow for the demolition of the existing structure and site prep for excavation. Once the perimeter earth shoring is installed, Phase 2 of the wall bracing could commence. The intent would be for new vertical columns to be cantilevered off of the top of the steel piles used for the earth shoring. The new columns would fasten to the horizontal channel members that were installed in the first phase of the wall bracing. Witzel Dyce Engineering Inc. www.x@syay3R-6oef 579 June 19, 2023 Page 2 of 2 Final connections to the new building should be completed as soon as the construction of the concrete superstructure for the new development has progressed beyond the height of the existing masonry wall. Please refer to our drawing S1.0 dated June 6, 2023 that illustrates these phases of wall bracing. We trust this meets your current requirements. Should you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, Witzel Dyce Engineering Inc. Brad Gibson Principal P:\15939\100\COR\15939-100 - Letter.dou o� 4, -- Dennis Nadon P Eng. Structural Enginee Witzel Dyce Engineering Inc. www.R&@ey3R-6c@f 579 Appendix D Stabilization Plan G� Page 327 of 579 w (90 9 Z_ ❑ z C� m=Z 0 90 d LL 0 0() ¢O > W b o w w c) 0-0 LU < a_ HmHi HIP qxmxxx6mmxxN w cn lxq �11 HH -HH E p m — . m —o -� FEP W Mwa .8 -- "M Efl,WIMH . 1— H.- m. M III 12 Z �FF w Cp 1H H1 ............. .0 7 CLLF w �w - 7-T- Appendix E Salvaged Materials Drawing Page 329 of 579 ZOLTAN 4380 S service Road, suite #25 Engineering Inc. Tel: (905) 331-8307 Burlington, Ontario Fax: (905) 331-6840 L7L 5Y6 Email: zoltangzoltanengineering.com June 16, 2023 Budget Demolition 375 Gage Ave. N., Hamilton, ON L8L 7B 1 Attn: Rachel Nieuwenhuis — Associate Project Manager Re: Proposed Demolition @88 Queen St. S., Kitchener Project #: 23-002-008 Dear Madam: As requested, a representative from Zoltan Engineering conducted a ite visit on 5 June 2023 for the project listed above to provide a plan for demolition of the uctures on site. Below are my general comments on the demolition requirements. Site Conditions: • There is a large building/structure located on he subject lot, t at consists of multiple residential and commercial units. The st ucture appears to be multiple buildings built up against each other over time. The lot is on th corn r of Charles St. W. and Queen St. S. and there are laneways and parki g lots for other ommercial properties on the remaining two sides of the property • The buildings are two sto ies w h a full basement, however the grade on the site varies with the street at the fr nt b ng at ground floor level and the parking lot at the rear being at the basem nt floor level. The structure consists of double brick/masonry walls and steel beams and post sup orting wood frame floors and roof. There is a one storey (with walkout basemen porti n that appears to be the newest addition to the building, located at the northwest e d on Charles St. W. This portion of the building is a reinforced concrete structure. • There is a retaining wall on the southwest property line that extends from the building foundation and is supporting the neighboring parking lot which is at a higher elevation. This retaining wall is to remain in place. Caution shall be taken to ensure it is undisturbed and performing adequately. • Due to the proximity of the buildings relative to the property lines a permit to shut down sidewalk on Queen St S will have to be applied for prior to the start of demolition works. This sidewalk will be closed the entire time of the demolition works. Permission will also need to be obtained to close the sidewalk on Charles St W and the alley on southwest side, but these closures are required only during the demolition of those walls. There is an LRT line running on Charlese St. W. beside the building with guide wires/cable running above. These will have to be guarded (covered) during the demolition process along this street and a barrier will need to be provided to protect the LRT line during demolition. 1 Page 330 of 579 Re: Proposed Demolition at 88 Queen St. S., Kitchener Project #: 23-002-008 • 92 Queen St. S. (Phoenix Cannabis/Pearl Laundry) has been deemed to be a heritage facade and will be preserved (see figure 6). Refer to temporary bracing drawing by Witzel Dyce Engineering Inc. and heritage drawing by SRM Architects Inc. for heritage facade requirements. • All public and private services and utilities shall be disconnected prior to contractor mobilization on site. Upon commencement of work, the contractor shall familiarize themselves with the locations of each service and confirm that each is disconnected accordingly. • The site shall be fenced around to prevent unauthorized entry during the demolition process and after hours. Equipment: • The demolition will be executed by high reach excavator and standard 25 or 30 ton excavators with hydraulic shears and grapples and smaller bobcats (skid -steer loaders) or other similar machinery for the general demolition. Should any type of equipment that does not fall into the category of equipment mentioned abo e be used for demolition, our office shall be notified to determine the adequacy f the equipment for the demolition of the building. Demolition Procedures: • Prior to the start of the demolition the erita e facade shoring shall be in place and shall be independent of the building o be d molished The contractor shall make themselves familiar with the shoring and the farad and foundation portion to remain. Special care shall be taken around thi farad when he demolition reaches this area, and it shall be fully disconnected from the est of the building and separated before the surrounding area is demolished o ensure ere s no damage to it. • Start by locating any hazardous material that can be present. If asbestos or other harmful material is found it shal be removed by a licensed contractor. Once this is completed demolition can pro eed by removing any debris or loose materials within the structure. • The excavator shall operate from the ground, located at half of the building height from the work area as a safety zone for the falling debris. The excavator shall use a top-down sequence, utilizing the hydraulic shears to break off connections between various building elements and structural members as needed. The building shall be demolished in way such that debris will fall inwards, ensuring there is no damage or falling debris onto the sidewalks, streets, or laneway. Necessary safety measures shall be taken to ensure there is no falling debris outside the property line. • The demolition should begin from the parking lot at the rear of the building, starting from the southwest property line and working northeast and finishing with the concrete portion of the building at the northwest end. The demolition will start by removing the retaining wall between the parking lot and building at the rear of the building in order to access the rest of the structure. Zoltan Engineering Inc. 2 Page 331 of 579 Re: Proposed Demolition at 88 Queen St. S., Kitchener Project #: 23-002-008 • The demolition should be completed in small manageable portions to ensure that the walls on the property lines remain supported during the demolition until they are removed. For each portion the roof should be removed and then the second storey walls can be taken down. The walls should be removed in a way that does not compromise the floor system below. The demolition can then move downwards one storey at a time. • The foundation wall along the laneway on the southwest end of the building will remain in place, however the rest of the foundation walls will be removed as part of the demolition (reference temporary bracing drawings by Witzel Dyce Engineering Inc for foundation portion at heritage facade). As the ground floor system and foundation walls are being removed crushed concrete or clean compact fill should be piled up against the earth that was being retained by the foundation walls (or up against the foundation walls to remain that are retaining earth). This should be done carefully and in small sections, ensuring that no existing soil is undermined or can collapse into the basement. A sufficient amount of backfill shall be piled as necessary to provide adequate support. • Special care shall be taken during the removal of the g ound floor system, if needed shoring of basement walls adjacent to the property line might be required to ensure these walls and retained soils are not unsupported befor backfilling is complete. If during the removal and backfilling the sidewalk becomes undermined or ny soil collapses into the basement all work should stop and a qualif ed g otechnical engineer and structural engineer should review the site conditi s and provide recommendations immediately. • Ensure all walls are stable or shored during dem lition so that they do not fall in an uncontrolled manner. • After the upper portion of the ructu e is demolished, the basement slab should be removed, and all excavat ns sh uld be f fled and levelled to provide an even grade over the site so that th re a no 11 hazards • Remove any sphalt pav ng and curbs on site. • All underground servicin shall be removed, as included in the contract, and capped at the property line ccording to municipal standards. • During the disman ing of building components, there shall be no workers or any other persons within the machine's operating area or underneath the structure of the building. The machine operator shall possess the essential skills and significant experience in the machine's operation. There shall be a spot person at all times to assist in the operation and alert the operator of any potential problem during the operation. Zoltan Engineering Inc. 3 Page 332 of 579 Re: Proposed Demolition at 88 Queen St. S., Kitchener Project #: 23-002-008 This demolition plan has been prepared to provide general recommendations for the demolition of the existing building structure. If, during the demolition process, any unforeseen difficulties or problems arise where the process is not clear or there is any possible danger, the demolition should not continue until further information is received. In this event, please call this office for further advice. The contractor is responsible to ensure that all demolition work complies with the following: - 2019 Ontario OH&S Act & Regulations for Construction Projects. - The Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code, Part 8 Demolition, Ontario Electrical Safety Code. - Ontario Regulations 250108 — Performance Standards. - CSA Standard 5350-M 198 Code of Practice for Safety in Demolition of Structures- - National Building Code, Part 8 — Safety Measures at Construction & Demolition Sites. - National Fire Code of Canada, (NFC) Regards, Zoltan Lakatos, P.Eng. �u�l� lvZ Z LAK[ TOS 90267162 OF Zoltan Engineering Inc. Page 333 of 579 Re: Proposed Demolition at 88 Queen St. S., Kitchener Project #: 23-002-008 Figure 1— Buildings to be D olishe — Top View Figure 2 - Buildings to be Demolished - Side View from Queen St. S. Zoltan Engineering Inc. Page 334 of 579 Re: Proposed Demolition at 88 Queen St. S., Kitchener Project #: 23-002-008 Figure 3 - Buildings to be Demolished - Side V ew from Ch rles St W. Figure 4 - Buildings to be Demolished - Side View from Charles St W. Zoltan Engineering Inc. Page 335 of 579 Re: Proposed Demolition at 88 Queen St. S., Kitchener Project #: 23-002-008 Figure 5 - Building to b Demol sh d - Sid View from parking lot. y ucl(s wog. As Figure 6 — Heritage Fagade to remain. Zoltan Engineering Inc. 7 Page 336 of 579 Appendix F G� Page 337 of 579 v 2m y,€� Q 0 ,B �e� H5=#5p p£9 W LLI � m 5 W Q $coLU un■ 2 v 2m un■ 2 v 2m V `k, C Parslow Heritage Consultancy Inc. 883 St. Clair Avenue West, Rear, Toronto, ON, M6C 1 C4 1 1. Telephone: 647-348-4887 Email ;admina-phcgroup.ca Website: www.phcgroup.ca Page 339 of 579 pig Commemoration and Interpretation Strategy - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Project Numbe 2423-0037 R T e: (Original po ate: July 12, 2023 Parslow Heritage Consultancy Inc. 883 St. Clair Ave. West, Toronto, ON, M6C 1C4 IN8 (88 Queen) Developments Inc. 44 Peter Street, St. Clements, ON Nog 2M0 Page 340 of 579 Table of Contents ExecutiveSummary...................................................................................................... 2 ProjectPersonnel.......................................................................................................... 3 Acknowledgements............................................................................................................................... 3 Introduction................................................................................................................... 4 Description of Proposed Development....................................................................... 5 Exterior Documentation................................................................................................ 6 Commemoration and Interpretation Strategy............................................................. 7 References..................................................................................................................... 8 Figures Figure 1: Portion of rendering of Queen Street South facade of proposed design ...................... 5 Figure 2: c.2013 image depicting the original Pearl Laundry Cleaners & Dyers signage, a character defining feature of the structure.................................................................................. 6 Figure 3: Front facade of structure, currently occupied by Phoenix Cannabis, facing north........ 6 Page 341 of 579 Commemoration and Interpretation Strategy - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener. Ontario Executive Summary Parslow Heritage Consultancy, Inc. (PHC) was retained by IN8 (88 Queen) Developments Inc. (the Proponent) to prepare a Commemoration and Interpretation Plan (CIP) for the property located at 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener. Ontario (Subject Property). PHC previously completed a Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment (CHIA) for the Subject Property (PHC 2023). The CHIA identified the Subject Property to exhibit Cultural Heritage Value or Interest (CHVI) pertaining to physical/design value„ historic/associative value, and contextual value. Mitigation options were reviewed in the CHIA to determine the preferred mitigation option. The proposed retention and integration of the fapade of 90-92 Queen Street South was determined to be the preferred mitigation option to conserve the CHVI of the structure. Integration provides for the retention of all heritage attributes attributed to the Art Deco design and retains a key part of the existing street scape. The current Art Deco wall of 90- 92 Queen Street South is already a fapade constructed as an augmentation to an existing structure. The structure behind the Art Deco fapade was not identified to exhibit CHVI. The focus of commemoration and interpretation at the Subject Property is the retention of the Art Deco fapade of 90-92 Queen Street South. The fapade will be restored, including retention of the Pearl Laundry Cleaners & Dyers stone sign that remains behind the current Phoenix Cannabis sign (see Figure 1). This fapade will be a focal point of street level interaction for the redevelopment and commemorates the history of the st ucture. In terms of interpretation, the following are suggested: 1. Install a plaque on the exterior of the 90-92 Queen Street South fapade indicating the fapade is Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (once this process is complete). This plaque can include the assumed construction date of the fapade, and highlight the use of the building by Pearl Laundry Cleaners & Dyers. In consultation with the City of Kitchener, the plaque could include a OR code that leads an interested party to a City webpage that includes the Designation 8y -law (once complete), a history of the property, and, if deemed appropriate and upon agreement with the Proponent. a PDF of the CHIA for 90-92 Queen Street South. The plaque must be attached to the fapade of the structure in a way that does not result in permanent damage to the exterior finish. Design of the plaque should be undertaken by the Proponent in consultation with heritage staff at the City of Kitchener; final design of the plaque should be submitted to heritage staff at the City of Kitchener for approval prior to installation. 2. The interior space behind the 90-92 Queen Street South fapade is proposed to be a public amenity space. This space should include an interpretive display. This display should commemorate the history of 90-92 Queen Street South and the role Pearl Laundry Cleaners & Dyers played in the community. It is recommended the Proponent work with local museum staff and retain an exhibition designer to design of the display. The design of the display should be undertaken in consultation with heritage staff at the City of Kitchener. Page 342 of 579 Commemoration and Interpretation Strategy - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Project Personnel Carla Parslow, Ph.D., CAHP Christopher Lemon, B.Sc., Dip. Heritage, CAHP Jamie Lemon, M.A. Acknowledgements Ethan Liebster Tyler McLean Deeksha Choudhry Senior Cultural Resource Specialist Lead Cultural Heritage Specialist Project Manager SRM Architects + Urban Designers SRM Architects + Urban Designers Heritage Planner, City of Kitchener Page 343 of 579 Commemoration and Interpretation Strategy - 90-92 Queen Street 'South. Kitchener. Ontario Introduction Parslow Heritage Consultancy, Inc. (PHC) was retained by IN8 (88 Queen) Developments Inc. (the Proponent) to prepare a Commemoration and Interpretation Plan (CIP) for the property located at 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener. Ontario (Subject Property). PHC previously completed a Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment (CHIA) for the Subject Property (PHC 2023). The CHIA identified the Subject Property to exhibit Cultural Heritage Value or Interest (CHVI) pertaining to physical/design value„ historic/associative value, and contextual value. Mitigation options were reviewed in the CHIA to determine the preferred mitigation option. The proposed retention and integration of the fagade of 90-92 Queen Street South was determined to be the preferred mitigation option to conserve the CHVI of the structure. Integration provides for the retention of all heritage attributes attributed to the Art Deco design and retains a key part of the existing street scape. The current Art Deco wall of 90- 92 Queen Street South is already a facade. The structure behind the Art Deco material is of no heritage value or interest. The Queen Street South fapade of 90-92 Queen Street South is constructed in the Art Deco architectural style_ The Art Deco architectural style was popular between 1925 and 1940 (Blumenson 1990). While the fagade reflects the Art Deco style, the few remaining original interior features identify the structure as being of late 19th century construction. Available evidence indicates the current configuration of the structure and facade was achieved between 1930 and 1945. Given the popularity of the style had waned by 1940 and the world was in the grips of WWII between 1938 and 1945, it seems likely the construction occurred circa 1938, when it a small parcel of land was purchased by David Knipfel from the Corporation of the City of Kitchener. Attempts to obtain building permits or other records pertaining to the structure did not yield results, as such, an exact date of construction is unknown but given available data, a construction date of c.1938 is attributed to the current fagade of the structure. Land Transactions prior to 1912 have little bearing on the property as David Knipfel, founder of Pearl Laundry Company, purchased the property in 1914. Between 1914 and 1938 David Knipfel makes a series of land acquisitions all related to the property that is 90-92 Queen. David Knipfel retained ownership of 90-92 Queen Street South until his death in 1961. Historic records show that prior to establishing the Pearl Laundry Cleaners and Dyers store front at 90-92 Queen Street South, the processing facilities for the business were in a large structure that occupied the current parking lot located behind 90-92 Queen Street South. Pearl Laundry Cleaners and Dyers was founded by David Knipfel in 1897. Between 1897 and 1899 the city directories list it as operating at 52 King Street West. In 1901, the business is listed at 9 Queen Street. In 1910, a Pearl Laundry is located at 54 Queen Street (original address of 90-92 Queen Street South). In 1919, the business is listed as operating from 52 Queen Street (original address of 90-92 Queen Street South). In 1928, the address is listed as 90 Queen Street. David Knipfel sold the business in 1946 to the Berlin Dye Works, owned by Abraham S. Uttley. David Knipfel only sold the company, not the structure, and enters into a long-term lease agreement with Abraham Uttley whereby Uttley continued to operate the Pearl Laundry out of the 90 Queen Street and rented the premises from David Knipfel. This arrangement continued until the death of David Knipfel in 1961. In 1961, Uttley purchased the premises. In 1966, Uttley sold the business and premises to Newtex Ltd., another Kitchener - based dry cleaning company. Newtex Ltd. continues to operate but is no longer associated with 90-92 Queen Street South. Page 344 of 579 Commemoration and Interpretation Strategy - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario Description of Proposed Development The development proposal is for the re -development of the parcel of land bounded by Charles Street West and Queen Street South containing municipal addresses 88-108 Queen Street South, to be redeveloped) into a 44 -storey residential condominium tower. The proposal outlines the retention of the existing Queen Street South facade of 90-92 and reconstruction of facades at 96- 108 Queen Street South. The existing facade will be integrated into the new podium for the condominium towner. In addition to the construction of the proposed condominium, the intersection of Charles Street West and Queen Street South is to undergo safety improvements. The intersection improvements will require the demolition of 88 Queen Street South. The retention of the facade of 90-92 and reconstruction of facades at 96-108 Queen Street South will retain the pedestrian scale of the area and allow for the existing street scape to remain largely intact. The Charles Street West fagade will incorporate a brick industrial style to reflect the industrial roots of the area and complement the existing heritage architecture of the area.. The proposed development works to maintain the existing feel and pedestrian experience while providing of the intensification of the area. 96-102 Queen Street South will be reconstructed and adapted to accommodate the entrance to the parking garage in a way that retains the aesthetic of the structure and does not impact the heritage of 90-92 Queen Street South. FIGURE 1: PORTION OF RENDERING OF QUEEN STREET SOUTH FACADE OF PROPOSED DESIGN Page 345 of 579 Commemoration and Interpretation Strategy - 90-92 Queen Street 'South, Kitchener. Ontario Exterior Documentation FIGURE 2: C.2013 IMAGE DEPICTING THE ORIGINAL PEARL LAUNDRY CLEANERS $ DYERS SIGNAGE CHARACTER DEFINING FEATURE OF THE STRUCTURE -N,. FIGURE 3: FRONT FACADE OF STRUCTURE, CURRENTLY OCCUPIED BY PHOENIX CANNABIS, FACING NORTH Page 346 of 579 Commemoration and Interpretation Strategy - 90-92 Queen Street South, Kitchener. Ontario Commemoration and Interpretation Strategy The focus of commemoration and interpretation at the Subject Property is the retention of the Art Deco fapade of 90-92 Queen Street South. The fapade will be restored, including retention of the Pearl Laundry Cleaners & Dyers stone sign that remains behind the current Phoenix Cannabis sign (see Figure 1). This fapade will be a focal point of street level interaction for the redevelopment and commemorates the history of the structure. In terms of interpretation, the following are suggested: 1. Install a plaque on the exterior of the 90-92 Queen Street South fapade indicating the fapade is Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (once this process is complete). This plaque can include the assumed construction date of the fapade, and highlight the use of the building by Pearl Laundry Cleaners & Dyers. In consultation with the City of Kitchener, the plaque could include a QR code that leads an interested party to a City webpage that includes the Designation 6y -law (once complete), a history of the property. and, if deemed appropriate and upon agreement with the Proponent. a PDF of the CHIA for 90-92 Queen Street South. The plaque must be attached to the fapade of the structure in a way that does not result in permanent damage to the exterior finish. Design of the plaque should be undertaken by the Proponent in consultation with heritage staff at the City of Kitchener; final design of the plaque should be submitted to heritage staff at the City of Kitchener for approval prior to installation. 2. The interior space behind the 90-92 Queen Street South fapade is proposed to be a public amenity space. This space should include an interpretive display. This display should commemorate the history of 90-92 Queen Street South and the role Pearl Laundry Cleaners & Dyers played in the community. It is recommended the Proponent work with local museum staff and retain an exhibition designer to design of the display. The design of the display should be unde taken in consultation with heritage staff at the City of Kitchener. Page 347 of 579 Commemoration and Interpretation Strategy - 90-92 Queen Street 'South. Kitchener. Ontario References BLUMENSON, JOHN 1990 ONTARIO ARCHITECTURE: A GUIDE TO STYLES AND BUILDING TERMS 1784 TO THE PRESENT FITZHENRY AND WHITESIDE, T.H. BEST PRINTING, CANADA. PHC (PARSLOw HERITAGE CONSULTANCY 2023 HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT, 90-92 QUEEN STREET SOUTH, CITY OF KITCHENER, ONTARIO. REPORT SUBMITTED TO CITY OF KITCHENER. PROVINCE OF ONTARIO 1990A ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT. AVAILABLE ONLINE: HTTPS://WWW.ONTARIO.CA/LAWS/STATUTE/90018. ACCESSED FEBRUARY 2023. Page 348 of 579 Q --D/ Parslow Heritage Consultancy Inc. 883 St. Clair Avenue West, Rear, Toronto, ON, M6C 1 C4 Telephone: 647-348-4887 Email: admin(cDphcgroup.ca Website: www.phcgroup.ca Page 349 of 579 Staff Report r NJ :R Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: November 7, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Manager of Development Review, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Victoria Grohn, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7041 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 10 DATE OF REPORT: October 13, 2023 REPORT NO.: DSD -2023-478 SUBJECT: Notice of Intention to Designate 149-151 Ontario Street North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act RECOMMENDATION: 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 149-151 Ontario Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to request that Council pass a Notice of Intention to Designate 149-151 Ontario Street North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. • The key finding of this report is that 149-151 Ontario Street North meets the criteria for designation under Ontario Heritage Act Regulation 9/06 (amended by 569/22) and has been confirmed to be a significant cultural heritage resource. • There are no financial implications associated with this report. • Community engagement included informing residents by posting this report with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting, consulting and collaborating with the owner regarding the intention to designate, and consultation with Heritage Kitchener. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served to the Owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust, and published in the local newspaper. • This report supports the delivery of core services. BACKGROUND: The property municipally addressed as 149-151 Ontario Street North is located on the east side of Ontario Street North between Weber Street West and Duke Street West. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 350 of 579 CNIG CENTRE 54 `'\Aotl Gaol t] / 149 � l 11 War Nedicabon `` I ,J q^ L w 02 52 taa tat ss .. �FQFRST \'\ toa en,m„oeve Pinei9 �'�\ BankIXG atlo �"�„ SaM1'I[e Oltarlo �' � The Regency.. ds ea w �3 o Liv t rs L C hua, O Parking Oper / Elecbafimre AYirol < \ "GM1uro1 / Figure 1: Location Map for 149-151 Ontario Street North The subject property contains a two-storey, semi-detached brick building fronting onto Ontario Street North. The building was constructed c. 1876 in the Italianate architectural style with modest Georgian influences. The property is currently listed as a non- designated property of cultural heritage value or interest on the City's Municipal Heritage Register. 1 I a NEW - Figure 2: 149-151 Ontario Street North (image source: HiA, 2023) Page 351 of 579 In 2019, the City of Kitchener Planning Division received a Site Plan application for the property municipally addressed as 149-151 Ontario Street North. Site Plan application SP19/137/0/GS proposed the development of a 17 -storey mixed-use building with 126 units. The proposal contemplated the retention of a large portion of the existing building (primarily the front fagade and side walls) in situ. The Heritage Kitchener committee reviewed the proposal and supporting Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) prepared by LHC Heritage Planning & Archaeology Inc. (LHC) on May 7, 2019. The Heritage Committee at the time was generally supportive of the retention of the existing building as part of the redevelopment proposal. Site Plan application SP19/137/0/GS received conditional approval on April 8, 2020. The property was sold to new owners in 2021 and the new owners advanced the development proposal with some modifications to the approved design. Site Plan application SP22/041/0/ES proposes the construction of a 27 -storey mixed-use building containing 206 dwelling units. The proposal retains portions of the existing building (primarily the front fagade and side (south) fagade) through selective demolition and adaptive reuse. A HIA update, prepared by LHC dated September 15, 2023 and revised October 12, 2023, has been submitted in support of the Site Plan application and to reflect the modifications to the original 2019 proposal. The submission and approval of a HIA and Conservation Plan was made a condition of the approval of SP22/041/0/ES. In addition, the designation of 149-151 Ontario Street North has also been made a condition of approval. At this time, the City is pursuing the designation of 149-151 Ontario Street North through the Notice of Intention to Designate (NOID) process under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Should Council choose to give its notice of intention to designate, the property owner will be required to submit heritage permit applications for any demolitions, alterations, or new construction proposed on the subject property. As such, the Heritage Kitchener committee will be provided opportunity to review and comment on such future applications. REPORT: Identifying and protecting cultural heritage resources within the City of Kitchener is an important part of planning for the future, and helping to guide change while conserving the buildings, structures, and landscapes that give our City its unique identity. The City plays a critical role in the conservation of cultural heritage resources. The designation of property under the Ontario Heritage Act is the main tool to provide long-term protection of cultural heritage resources for future generations. Designation recognizes the importance of a property to the local community; protects the property's cultural heritage value; encourages good stewardship and conservation; and promotes knowledge and understanding about the property. Designation not only publicly recognizes and promotes awareness, it also provides a process for ensuring that changes to a property are appropriately managed and that these changes respect the property's cultural heritage value and interest. The property municipally addressed as 149-151 Ontario Street North is recognized for its design/physical and historical/associative values. It satisfies two out of the nine criteria of Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by 569/22), as assessed by LHC in Table 1 below. Page 352 of 579 Based on this assessment, and meeting two of the criteria, the property is eligible for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. Table 1: Ontario Heritage Act Regulation 9/06 Evaluation of 149-151 Ontario St N The property has design value or physical value because it its a rare, unique, representative, or early example of a style, type, expression, material, or construction method, 2- The property has design value or physical value because R displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit, or 3. The property has design value or physical value because iit demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement - d. The property has historical or associative value because R has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activiity, organization, or institution that is significant to a community, Yes The semidetached buff brick building was built c. 1876 and is an early example of a vernacular building showing Italianate and Georgian influences. Many of the original Italianate-influenced features remain intact including paired eave brackets, tall segmentally arched paired window openings, quoins, brick voussoirs with drip molds, and wide overhanging eaves- The limited Georgian architectural influences are found in the paired chimneys ends, gable roof and overall symmetrical plan. No The building does not display a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit- It was built using common methods and techniques for that time period - No The building does not display a high degree of technical or sciientc achievement. It was built using common building techniques for its time period and location - Yes The Property does not have a direct connection with a .specific event, person, activity, organization or institution that is sig nificanttoa conim unity_ The Property is associated with the theme of industrialization in Kitchener throughout the late 191 and tilt' century and the presence of mufti -tenant dwellings- Many of the tenants associated -with the Property worked Page 353 of 579 The property has historical or associative value because it yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture, or in nearby industries which were important to the development of Kitchener and the downtown commercial core_ NO The Property does not appear to yield, or have the potential to yield, information that contributes to ars understanding of a community. The Property has been covered with asphalt.. The property has historical No or associative value because R demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is sign ificantto a community - The property has contextual No value because it is important in defining, maintaining, or supporting the character of an area, The property has contextual value because it is physical, functionally, visually, or histodcally linked to its surroundings, or The property has contextual value because it is a landmark_ The builder is unkrKmn. The Property is not important in defininq, maintaining or supporting the character of the area. The surroundinq context and its legibility as a residential house andVor as a small-scale commercial space has been lost. This section of Ontario Street North, and the majority of the surrou:ndinq block, are dominated by medium and large-scale commercial buildings_ As a result of these changes the Property is more associated with the commercial core, in both zoning and location, than with residential use. NO The Property is not physicalJy, functionally or historically linked to its surroundings. The adjacent and surrounding residential dwellings which once lined the east side of Ontario Street North were all lost in the mid 201' century - NO The property is not a landmark_ (Source: HIA prepared by LHC, October 12, 2023) Design/Physical Value The property municipally addressed as 149-151 Ontario Street North demonstrates design or physical value as an early example of a late 19th century, semi-detached, vernacular brick building with both Italianate and modest Georgian influences. The building has many intact original elements including buff brick, a symmetrical plan with two bay windows, side Page 354 of 579 gable roof, brackets, brick quoining, brick voussoirs with drip molds, window sills with transoms, and two end chimneys. Historical/Associative Value The property municipally addressed as 149-151 Ontario Street North has historical and associative value because it is the last remaining example of a residential building in this section of Ontario Street North and is an example of a working-class residence. Heritage Attributes The heritage attributes supporting the cultural heritage value or interest of 149-151 Ontario Street North are represented in the c. 1876 two-storey, semi-detached brick building and include: • Buff brick construction; • Symmetrical plan with two bay windows; • Side gable roof and overhanging eaves; • Wood brackets; • Brick quoining; • Segmentally arched window openings; • Brick voussoirs with drip mold; • Front door openings with transoms; and • Two brick chimneys. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Operating Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting. CONSULT AND COLLABORATE — Heritage Planning staff have consulted and collaborated with the applicant and owner regarding implementation of the recommendations of the HIA, including designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. The owner has confirmed their support for designation subject to consideration by Heritage Kitchener and Council. Section 29(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act requires Council to consult with the Municipal Heritage Committee (Heritage Kitchener) before giving notice of its intention to designate a property. Heritage Kitchener will be consulted via circulation and consideration of this report (see INFORM above). Members of the community will be informed via circulation of Page 355 of 579 this report to Heritage Kitchener and via formal consideration by Council. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served on the property owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust, and published in the local newspaper (The Record). Once notice has been served, the owner has the right of appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • Ontario Heritage Act, 2022 REVIEWED BY: Rosa Bustamante, Director of Planning APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Statement of Significance — 149-151 Ontario Street North Page 356 of 579 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 149-151 ONTARIO STREET NORTH }` F B�,mox e�amimun¢q xi QST .. //149 54 2 o= x 141 108 41 \, R \,` Servl� Ortario 96 \- 70 45 \\� I � `RFS ®�k�•. '� Parking Op `//�//\[Ions ela �El-tcM1aneM Y Summary of Significance ®Design/Physical Value ®Historical Value ❑Contextual Value ❑Social Value ❑Economic Value ❑Environmental Value Municipal Address: 149-151 Ontario Street North Legal Description: Plan 401 Part Lot 11 Year Built: c. 1876 Architectural Style: Italianate with Georgian influences Original Owner: Wilhelmina Bauman Original Use: Residential Condition: Fair -Good Descriotion of Cultural Heritaae Resource `F � ltie l 149-151 Ontario Street North is a two-storey 19th-cenutry brick building. The building is constructed in the Italianate architectural style with modest Georgian influences. The building is situated on a 0.15 acre parcel of land located on the east side of Ontario Street North between Duke Street West and Weber Street West in the City Commercial Core planning area of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the building. Page 357 of 579 Heritage Value 149-151 Ontario Street North is recognized for its design/physical and historical/associative values. Desipn/Physical Value The property municipally addressed as 149-151 Ontario Street North demonstrates design or physical value as an early example of a late 1911 -century, semi-detached, vernacular brick building with both Italianate and modest Georgian architectural influences. The building has many intact original elements and is in fair to good condition. Features which represent the Italianate architectural style include: paired eave brackets; tall segmentally arched paired windows; quoins; brick voussoirs with drip molds; and wide overhanging eaves. Some modest Georgian architectural style influences include: the paired chimneys; side gable roof; and overall symmetrical design. Historical/Associative Value The property municipally addressed as 149-151 Ontario Street North has historical and associative value because it is the last remaining example of a residential building in this section of Ontario Street North and it is an example of a working-class residence. City Directories from 1893 until 2014 indicate that 149 Ontario Street North was used as a short-term rental for dozens of occupants. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 149-151 Ontario Street North resides in the following heritage attributes: • Buff brick construction; • Symmetrical plan with two bay windows; • Side gable roof and overhanging eaves; • Wood brackets; • Brick quoining; • Segmentally arched window openings; • Brick voussoirs with drip mold; • Front door openings with transoms; and • Two brick chimneys. References LHC Planning & Archaeology Inc. (2023). Heritage Impact Assessment Update. Kingston, ON. Page 358 of 579 Page 359 of 579 LLJ _ r - 60 ' t -f Staff Report ` Develo hent Services Deoartr7ent www.kitchener. ca REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: November 7, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Manager of Development Review, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Jessica Vieira, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7291 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 4 DATE OF REPORT: October 18, 2023 REPORT NO.: DSD -2023-482 SUBJECT: Notice of Intention to Designate 628 New Dundee Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act RECOMMENDATION: 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 628 New Dundee Road as being of cultural heritage value or interest. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to request that Council direct the Clerk to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally addressed as 628 New Dundee Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. • The key finding of this report is that that the property municipally addressed as 628 New Dundee Road meets the criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22) and has been confirmed to be a significant cultural heritage resource. The property is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value. • There are no financial implications. • Community engagement included informing residents by posting this report with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener meeting, consulting, and collaborating with the owner regarding the recommendations of the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), and consultation with Heritage Kitchener. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served to the Owner and Ontario • This report supports the delivery of core services. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 361 of 579 BACKGROUND: The subject property is located on the north side of New Dundee Road, between the Robert Ferrie Drive intersection to the east and the Dodge Drive intersection to the west. The property currently contains three structures; a farmhouse constructed c.1848, an original barn constructed c. 1848, and an outbuilding. The farmhouse and barn both have multiple additions that were added at various dates. The structures are situated on a parcel of land approximately 3.69 acres in size located within the Doon South Planning Community of the City of Kitchener, Region of Waterloo. L Vy�' �N6 's iwi 1 SL S p � 4111 DUN01�� RD Figure 1: Location Map of 628 New Dundee Road 628 New Dundee Road is currently part of an active Site Plan Application (SP23/053/N/ES) that proposes eleven blocks of stacked townhomes as well as the retention and relocation of the existing farmhouse on site, for a total of 210 dwelling units. The submission and approval of a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) was made a requirement of this site plan. The study was required as 628 New Dundee Road is listed as non -designated property of cultural heritage value or interest on the Kitchener Municipal Heritage Register. The resulting HIA was prepared by MHBC Planning Ltd. on behalf of Fusion Homes and is dated July 2023. The HIA was brought forward to the Heritage Kitchener Committee for review and comment on September 5t", 2023. The assessment confirmed that the existing buildings meet criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended through Ontario Regulation 569/22). A summary of the evaluation, as determined by the retained consultants and included in the HIA, is provided below. Page 362 of 579 Ontario Beg uIation 9106 628 New Dundee Road 1. D"gn/Phys-hcal Value Pare, .-'---q_, , rep.,escntat v ,c',r ca, iycx.ample ori, ',re, The prezac'rt}F indud-esti dwelling and barn whick -art style, 1-ype, expression, material ar construction method Displays h�qh degree of craftsmanship or artistic meri[ Dernorutratc_; h,r cewee or technical or scierrific ai_hir;cw_nt 2v Flis#arcaMassaciative value t C)ircct ase;uciations with a ,I:e-nc-, event, oelief, person, activity, organization, institution hat i4 soonif{cant Yieidsr or has pote.-nWI to yield contributes to an unde7stan it car munity or cu lture De enol a es.er reel- thr ' irl rhi-c, { ri.; n. r, des Contextual 4alup su"ip<)fting the character of an area Ph s caliy, functionally, visually, oe historically ii � N." r". 5urrrJundip9s. both considered representative {i.e, Gothic Revival Cottage and bank bam). The barn is considered rare fof the City of Kitc r. Both structures aril considers -d early, No. The r ire cor;struct€d using materials, mer+-ior: d lech s wh ch were cammonplace at their ti constructian. Ther nU Cv oe e of features, methods, or e ,.%,hich demonstrate a high decree of tr ;-hn'�-al J ie-�tlfit achievement. o ky associated with thegenera I theme of VuOTW, which has been identified as a theme in the ity of Kitchener's Cultural Heritage Landscape Study N Q. Unk `e r+�r, The a,rhitcct a.nd hsrii`r;er is unknowr brit should I ad:i,_'L1 to the histo°,,-_ record should th e i-roirn-3tior becomc'available No.Th,� ccowxt of the area has cnarged over time, and is now do-iinated bycontemporary low density residential -on s Thep rope, rty is n4,t important i-. defining thy_ 4]._ ,-or -1,C0. No.There is no funcrdona1, visual, or historical link to it5 su€roundvgsthat wouIdadd tothe prope rty's Cl -10. The HIA is still in its draft form and has not yet received approval from the Director of Planning. Heritage Planning Staff are in general agreement with the conclusions of the HIA regarding the impacts of the proposed relocation and subsequent reconstruction. They are of the opinion that the recommended mitigation measures of the HIA, in conjunction with other appropriate actions to be undertaken as part of the site plan process, would be sufficient in addressing the identified effects. Heritage Planning Staff are also in agreement with some of the conclusions drawn through the cultural heritage evaluation of the property. However, it is the opinion of Heritage Planning Staff that the property municipally addressed as 628 New Dundee Road also meets two additional criteria not identified within the HIA. REPORT: Identifying and protecting cultural heritage resources within the City of Kitchener is an important part of planning for the future, and helping to guide change while conserving the buildings, structures, and landscapes that give the City of Kitchener its unique identity. The City plays a critical role in the conservation of cultural heritage resources. The designation of property under the Ontario Heritage Act is the main tool to provide long-term protection of cultural heritage resources for future generations. Designation recognizes the Page 363 of 579 importance of a property to the local community; protects the property's cultural heritage value; encourages good stewardship and conservation; and promotes knowledge and understanding about the property. Designation not only publicly recognizes and promotes awareness, but it also provides a process for ensuring that changes to a property are appropriately managed and that these changes respect the property's cultural heritage value and interest. 628 New Dundee Road is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. It satisfies four of the nine criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22). A summary of the criteria that is met or not met is provided in the table below. Criteria Criteria Met Yes/No 1. The property has design value or physical value because it is Yes a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, material, or construction method. 2. The property has design value or physical value because it No displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3. The property has design or physical value because it No demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. 4. The property has historical value or associative value Yes because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. 5. The property has historical or associative value because it Yes yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. 6. The property has historical value or associative value No because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. 7. The property has contextual value because it is important in No defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. 8. The property has contextual value because it is physically, Yes functionally, visually, or historically linked to its surroundings ' urroundin s. 9. The property has contextual value because it is a landmark. I No Design/ Physical Value 628 New Dundee Road has design and physical value, as the farmhouse is a representative and early example of a dwelling constructed in the Gothic Revival Cottage architectural style. Common features characteristic of this specific style includes the symmetrical design of the front facade, the steeply pitched roof and gable, and the window over the entrance. The building is considered an early example given that it was constructed prior to Confederation in 1867. Page 364 of 579 ti -r c W 4i. rir gA a Y.-1,'� _ I Ish F >ti Y Ti to k lItill ���L ' rc'a•p r -1. 1 �a Figure 4: West Facade of Farmhouse (photo provided by MHBC) Figure 5: View of Barn (photo provided by MHBC) Page 366 of 579 The barn demonstrates design and physical value as well, being an early, representative, and rare example of a bank barn constructed in the mid -19th century. The barn can be considered rare for the City of Kitchener as continued patterns of urbanization in the 20th and 21St century have resulted in few remaining. Historical /Associative Value The farmhouse and barn at 628 New Dundee Road demonstrate historical and associative value as it has direct association with themes important to the community. Historical used as a farm, the property is associated with the theme of agriculture and mid - 19th century agricultural practices. For a period of over 100 years, from the mid -18th century to 1966, the property functioned as an agricultural lot. It was farmed by multiple families, including John and Wesley Moore, Alfred Hannusch, and Emmerson and Helen Herlich. The property is also associated with the theme of early settlement in the Beasley's Old Survey area of Waterloo Township. Although much of the township was settled by Mennonite farmers or immigrants of German descent, pockets of the township, and in particular the area surrounding the subject property, were settled by families from England, Scotland, or Ireland. John Moore, the farmer noted on the Tremaine Map of Waterloo Township (1861) as being the original owner of the property, is of Irish descent. The farmhouse and barn also yield information which can contribute to an understanding of a community. The structures demonstrate the local material's that were available to settlers, in addition to common construction methods utilized during the late nineteenth century. Further, when compared to other examples of Gothic Revival Cottage dwellings located within the City of Kitchener — many of which can be found within the downtown area — an greater understanding of the architectural trend related to this style can be obtained. The Gothic Revival Cottage was a prominent style for rural residencies, popularized by The Canada Farmer in 1864 after a periodical titled "A Cheap FarmHouse" was published with plans and elevations. The purpose of this publication was so that comfortable and attractive homes could be constructed with local materials even in remote places beyond the reach of trained architects. Though labeled as a farmhouse, the pastoral design of the Gothic Revival Cottage morphed to embrace smaller dwelling sizes and was also successfully transplanted into urban settings. Contextual Value The farmhouse and the barn are currently in their original location. Though the setting of the property has changed, with a portion of the lands to the north being severed and redeveloped into contemporary residential subdivisions, the residence remains oriented to New Dundee Road. New Dundee Road is the original settlement road which once bisected the approximately 100 -acre lot. The lands to the south of the subject property also largely retain their rural character. As such, the subject land has a physical connection to its surroundings. Further, the farmhouse and the barn have a contextual relationship to each other, with the placement and orientation of the barn presumably being determined to best support the original agricultural functions of the property. Page 367 of 579 Figure 6: 1945 Aerial Photo of Subject Property and Surrounding Area (excerpt from HIA) Figure 7: 2022 Aerial Photo of Subject Property and Surrounding Area Page 368 of 579 Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 628 New Dundee Road resides in the following attributes identified below. Elements related to the barn, including: o Wood frame bank barn with forebay including foundations, construction methods and materials, with bow sawn and hand hewn -timbers, wood pegs, mortise, and tenon joint construction. Elements related to the original 1884 farmhouse structure, including: o 1.5 storey yellow brick construction in the Gothic Revival Cottage architectural styles o Roofline o Bullnose stretcher bricks around the base of the dwelling above the foundation o South (front) elevation of dwelling facing New Dundee Road ■ 3 -bay fagade with central door and rectangular window openings ■ Arched window opening within the front gable with decorative brickwork / drip mold ■ All brick voussoirs above window openings and stone sills o West (side) elevation of dwelling ■ Yellow brick construction ■ Window openings o East (side) elevation of dwelling ■ Yellow brick construction with front-end gable ■ Existing window and door openings ■ Brick voussoirs above openings and stone sills o Visibility of the primary (front) elevation of the dwelling along New Dundee Road STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Operating Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the council / committee meeting. CONSULT and COLLABORATE — Heritage Planning staff have consulted and collaborated with the applicant and owner regarding designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. Designation was made a condition of site plan approval, subject to consideration by the Municipal Heritage Committee and Council. Page 369 of 579 Section 29(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act requires Council to consult with the Municipal Heritage Committee (Heritage Kitchener) before giving notice of its intention to designate a property. Heritage Kitchener will be consulted via circulation and consideration of this report (see INFORM above). Members of the community will be informed via circulation of this report to Heritage Kitchener and via formal consideration by Council. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served on the property owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust, and published in the local newspaper (The Record). Once notice has been served, the owner has the right of appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. It should be noted that should Council decide not to proceed with a Notice of Intention to Designate, that the building will remain on the City's Municipal Heritage Register until January 1, 2025, after which it will be removed according to the changes enacted by Bill 23. Once removed, it cannot re -listed on the Register again for five (5) years, i.e. January 1, 2030. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O 1990 • Draft Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) 628 New Dundee Road (DSD -2023-356) APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department ATTACHMENTS Attachment A — Proposed Statement of Significance for 628 New Dundee Road Page 370 of 579 Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest Description of the Property The subject property is municipally addressed as 628 New Dundee Road in the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo and the Province of Ontario. It is located on the north side of New Dundee Road on a parcel of land approximately 3.69 acres in size, within the area known as Doon South. The subject property originally included a farmhouse constructed c.1848, an original barn constructed c. 1848, and an outbuilding whose exact construction date was unknown. The principal resources that contributed to the heritage value of the property are the farmhouse and the barn. The farmhouse was relocated to a different location on site approximately 53 metres to the southwest, as part of the redevelopment of the subject property. The new location allows the farmhouse to maintain its relationship and orientation to New Dundee Road. The barn was dismantled, with salvaged portions incorporated into the new development. Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest 628 New Dundee Road demonstrates design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. Design/Physical Values 628 New Dundee Road has design and physical value, as the farmhouse is a representative and early example of a dwelling constructed in the Gothic Revival Cottage architectural style. Common features characteristic of this specific style includes the symmetrical design of the front facade, the steeply pitched roof and gable, and the window over the entrance. The building is considered an early example given that it was constructed prior to Confederation in 1867. The barn demonstrated design and physical value as well, being an early, representative, and rare example of a bank barn constructed in the mid -19th century. The barn can be considered rare for the City of Kitchener as continued patterns of urbanization in the 20th and 21St century have resulted in few remaining. Page 371 of 579 Historical/Associative Values The farmhouse and barn at 628 New Dundee Road demonstrate historical and associative value as it has direct association with themes important to the community. Historical used as a farm, the property is associated with the theme of agriculture and mid -19th century agricultural practices. For a period of over 100 years, from the mid -18th century to 1966, the property functioned as an agricultural lot. It was farmed by multiple families, including John and Wesley Moore, Alfred Hannusch, and Emmerson and Helen Herlich. The property is also associated with the theme of early settlement in the Beasley's Old Survey area of Waterloo Township. Although much of the township was settled by Mennonite farmers or immigrants of German descent, pockets of the township, and in particular the area surrounding the subject property, were settled by families from England, Scotland, or Ireland. John Moore, the farmer noted on the Tremaine Map of Waterloo Township (1861) as being the original owner of the property, is of Irish descent. The farmhouse and barn also yield information which can contribute to an understanding of a community. The structures demonstrate the local material's that were available to settlers, in addition to common construction methods utilized during the late nineteenth century. Further, when compared to other examples of Gothic Revival Cottage dwellings located within the City of Kitchener — many of which can be found within the downtown area — an greater understanding of the architectural trend related to this style can be obtained. The Gothic Revival Cottage was a prominent style for rural residencies, popularized by The Canada Farmer in 1864 after a periodical titled "A Cheap FarmHouse" was published with plans and elevations. The purpose of this publication was so that comfortable and attractive homes could be constructed with local materials even in remote places beyond the reach of trained architects. Though labeled as a farmhouse, the pastoral design of the Gothic Revival Cottage morphed to embrace smaller dwelling sizes and was also successfully transplanted into urban settings. Contextual Values The farmhouse and the barn are currently in their original location. Though the setting of the property has changed, with a portion of the lands to the north being severed and redeveloped into contemporary residential subdivisions, the residence remains oriented to New Dundee Road. New Dundee Road is the original settlement road which once bisected the approximately 100 -acre lot. The lands to the south of the subject property also largely retain their rural character. As such, the subject land has a physical connection to its surroundings. Further, the farmhouse and the barn have a contextual Page 372 of 579 relationship to each other, with the placement and orientation of the barn presumably being determined to best support the original agricultural functions of the property. Description of the Heritage Attributes The heritage attributes supporting the cultural heritage value or interest of 628 New Dundee Road are represented in the dwellings on the lot, built c. 1848 in the Gothic Revival Cottage architectural style, as well as the original barn that was on the subject property. The following are the identified heritage attributes: Elements related to the barn, including: o Wood frame bank barn with forebay including foundations, construction methods and materials, with bow sawn and hand hewn -timbers, wood pegs, mortise, and tenon joint construction. Elements related to the original 1884 farmhouse structure, including: o 1.5 storey yellow brick construction in the Gothic Revival Cottage architectural styles o Roofline o Bullnose stretcher bricks around the base of the dwelling above the foundation o South (front) elevation of dwelling facing New Dundee Road ■ 3 -bay fagade with central door and rectangular window openings ■ Arched window opening within the front gable with decorative brickwork / drip mold ■ All brick voussoirs above window openings and stone sills o West (side) elevation of dwelling ■ Yellow brick construction ■ Window openings o East (side) elevation of dwelling ■ Yellow brick construction with front-end gable ■ Existing window and door openings ■ Brick voussoirs above openings and stone sills o Visibility of the primary (front) elevation of the dwelling along New Dundee Road Page 373 of 579 Staff Report r NJ :R Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: November 7, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Manager of Development Review, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Jessica Vieira, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7291 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 10 DATE OF REPORT: October 16, 2023 REPORT NO.: DSD -2023-467 SUBJECT: Notice of Intention to Designate the Front Fagade of 144-150 King Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act RECOMMENDATION: 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 144-150 King Street West as being of cultural heritage value or interest. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to request that Council direct the Clerk to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally addressed as 144-150 King Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. • An updated Statement of Significance on the property's cultural heritage value was taken to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on June 6, 2023. On this meeting date, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 144-150 King Street West be recognized, and designation pursued. • The key finding of this report is that the property municipally addressed as 2144-150 King Street West meets the criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22) and has been confirmed to be a significant cultural heritage resource. The property is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value. • There are no financial implications. • Community engagement included informing residents by posting this report with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting, providing written correspondence to the property owner, and consulting with Heritage Kitchener. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served to the Owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust. • This report supports the delivery of core services. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 374 of 579 BACKGROUND: The subject property is located on the north side of King Street West, between where Young Street intersects to the west and Ontario Street North intersects to the east. The property possesses a four -storey late 19th century cast concrete commercial building built in the Classical Revival architectural style. It is situated on a 0.15 -acre parcel of land in the City of Kitchener in the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the front facade of the four -storey commercial building. Figure 1: Location Map of Subject Property A full assessment of 144-150 King Street West has been completed and included a field evaluation and detailed archival research. The findings concluded that the subject property meets the criteria for designation. An updated Statement of Significance on the property's cultural heritage value was taken to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on June 6, 2023. On this meeting date, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 144-150 King Street West be recognized and designation pursued. This work was undertaken as part of the City of Kitchener Municipal Heritage Register (MHR) Review, initiated in February of 2023. The MHR Review is the City's response to amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act introduced in January of 2023 through Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act. The City contacted owners of listed properties through an initial letter dated May 23, 2023, to inform them of this undertaking. Owners of properties recommended for designation were contacted via a second letter dated August 25, 2023, and invited to contact the City's Heritage Planner with any comments, questions, or concerns. Per standard procedure, should Council support the Notice of Intention to Designate, Owners will be contacted a third time through a Notice of Intention to Designate (NOID) Letter. An ad for the NOID will also be published in a newspaper. Once the letter is served and the ad posted, there will be a 30 -day appeal period in which Owners may object to the designation. Page 375 of 579 REPORT: Identifying and protecting cultural heritage resources within the City of Kitchener is an important part of planning for the future, and helping to guide change while conserving the buildings, structures, and landscapes that give the City of Kitchener its unique identity. The City plays a critical role in the conservation of cultural heritage resources. The designation of property under the Ontario Heritage Act is the main tool to provide long-term protection of cultural heritage resources for future generations. Designation recognizes the importance of a property to the local community; protects the property's cultural heritage value; encourages good stewardship and conservation; and promotes knowledge and understanding about the property. Designation not only publicly recognizes and promotes awareness, but it also provides a process for ensuring that changes to a property are appropriately managed and that these changes respect the property's cultural heritage value and interest. Figure 2: Front Facade of the Subject Property Page 376 of 579 Figure 3: The Mayfair Hotel and the Weber Chambers, c. 1927, by Ernest Denton 144-150 King Street West is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. It satisfies seven of the nine criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22). A summary of the criteria that is met or not met is provided in the table below. Criteria Criteria Met (Yes/No) 1. The property has design value or physical value Yes because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, material, or construction method. 2. The property has design value or physical value Yes because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3. The property has design or physical value because it Yes demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. 4. The property has historical value or associative value Yes because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. Page 377 of 579 5. The property has historical or associative value because Yes it yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. 6. The property has historical value or associative value No because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. 7. The property has contextual value because it is Yes important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. 8. The property has contextual value because it is Yes physically, functionally, visually, or historically linked to its surroundings. 9. The property has contextual value because it is a No landmark. Design/ Physical Value The design and physical value of the building resides in its architecture and physical construction. The building is a representative example of the Classical Revival architectural style in a commercial building. The structure is four -storeys in height. Renovations to the front were completed in the early 21St century, which included covering the original pre -cast concrete cladding with a different cladding. Though some original detailing was lost, the work largely maintained the original appearance of the structure. The building also demonstrates a high degree of technical and scientific achievement. The King Street West fagade is likely the first in the City to be built with a precast concrete fagade. The current fagade is clad with an exterior insulation and finishing system (EIFS) similar to stucco; however, the original precast concrete fagade still exists behind the new cladding. In addition, it is believed that this building was the first building within the City to install an elevator. Historical /Associative Value The subject property has historical and associative value due to its connection to the theme of economic development in the downtown area. In 1840 David Weber sold a one - acre parcel of land north of King Street and east of Young Street, all within Lot 16 and part of the 3 -acre trade made by his father-in-law in 1833 to Frederick Gaukel. This parcel became the site of the Mayfair Hotel and the Weber Chambers, which is the inscription seen on the parapet of 144-150 King Street West. The Weber Chambers building originally housed storefronts on the ground floor and office spaces above. Notable tenants of the property have included: London Life Conservatory of Music (1912); Met Life Insurance Co. (1912); Wm. Cairnes, Real Estate (1912); H.L. Staebler Co. Ltd., Insurance (1924 and 1933); Salts and Chemicals, Ltd. (1924); Bricker & Sons, Ltd., Wholesale Jeweler (1924); R.W. Ripley, Dental Laboratory (1933); and, G.E. Schlee, Advertising (1933). The site was the long-time home to the Palladium Restaurant, whose "Candy, Ice Cream, Palladium Restaurant" sign was easily recognizable by locals at the time, and which served downtown Kitchener well into the 1980's. Also operating for many years under the Page 378 of 579 Palladium was William G. Sahli, a watchmaker -jeweler. William. G. Sahli's career spanned 68 years, concluding with his retirement in 1978 at the age of 83. He had serviced three generations of the same family and other locals within the area, and, like the Palladium Restaurant, became a staple of the Kitchener downtown. In 1985 the second to fourth storey office spaces were converted to residential uses, but the ground floor retains its commercial uses. Contextual Value The contextual value of the building relates to its importance in maintaining the commercial character of the surrounding area, as well as its physical, functional, visual, and historical link to its surroundings. The subject property is located within the Downtown Cultural Heritage Landscape, which is within the City Centre District and is an area that has historically been recognized as the heart of the downtown and a focal point of the Region. The area is occupied by a mix of uses, with hotels, banks, and other commercial enterprises being the original anchors of the commercial core. Though the upper storeys are now residential units, the ground floor maintains its original commercial use and continues to support the commercial character of the area. In addition, while this area has continued to evolve, many of the late -19th century and early -20th century commercial structures like 144-150 Weber Street remain today and further contribute to the character of the area. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 144-150 King Street West resides in the following heritage attributes identified below. All elements related to the construction and Classical Revival architectural style of the front fagade, including: o Rectangular massing; o Roof and rooflines; o Front fagade window openings; o Stone lintels and sills; o Front fagade door openings; o EIFS (Stucco) fagade; o Tall three-storey piers; o Storefronts with glass windows and doors; o Corbel table above the storefront and below the roofline; o Crenellated parapet; and o Inscription on parapet reading "Weber Chambers." STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Page 379 of 579 Operating Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting. CONSULT— Heritage Planning staff have consulted with the Heritage Kitchener committee regarding designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. Property owners were invited to consult via two separate letters dated May 23, 2023 and August 25, 2023. Staff met with the property owner on September 27th, 2023 to discuss the proposed designation and address their questions and concerns. A compromise was reached that satisfies both parties and the property owner indicated their support of the designation. Section 29(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act requires Council to consult with the Municipal Heritage Committee (Heritage Kitchener) before giving notice of its intention to designate a property. Heritage Kitchener will be consulted via circulation and consideration of this report (see INFORM above). Members of the community will be informed via circulation of this report to Heritage Kitchener and via formal consideration by Council. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served on the property owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust, and published in the local newspaper (The Record). Once notice has been served, the owner has the right of appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. It should be noted that should Council decide not to proceed with a Notice of Intention to Designate, that the building will remain on the City's Municipal Heritage Register until January 1, 2025, after which it will be removed according to the changes enacted by Bill 23. Once removed, it cannot re -listed on the Register again for five (5) years, i.e. January 1, 2030. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: Ontario Heritage Act, 2022 Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review (DSD -2023-225) REVIEWED BY: Rosa Bustamante, Director of Planning APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Statement of Significance for 144-150 King Street West Page 380 of 579 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 144-150 KING STREET WEST Summary of Significance ❑x Design/Physical Value ❑x Historical Value ❑x Contextual Value ❑Social Value ❑Economic Value ❑Environmental Value Municipal Address: 144-150 King Street West Legal Description: Plan 362 Lot 4 & 5 Pt Lot 3 Year Built: 1895 Architectural Style: Classical Revival Original Owner: - Original Use: Commercial and Office Building Condition: Good Description of Cultural Heritage Resource 144-150 King Street West is a four -storey late 19th century cast concrete commercial building built in the Classical Revival architectural style. The building is situated on 0.15 acre parcel of land located on the north side of King Street West between Young Street and Ontario Street in the City Commercial Core of the City of Kitchener in the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the four -storey commercial building. Page 381 of 579 Heritage Value 144-150 King Street is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. Desipn/Physical Value The design and physical value of the building resides in its architecture and physical construction. The building is a representative example of the Classical Revival architectural style in a commercial building. The structure is four -storeys in height. Renovations to the front were completed in the early 21St century, which included covering the original pre -cast concrete cladding with a different cladding. Though some original detailing was lost, the work largely maintained the original appearance of the structure. Front (South) Facade The building fronts onto King Street West. The front facade is divided vertically by five piers, three storeys in height, creating four bays. Each bay contains a single -hung window on every storey except the ground floor. The structure is divided horizontally by a corbel table above the first storey, with a second corbel table sitting above the fourth storey and below the parapet. Crenels are cut into the parapet, giving the roofline a unique and distinct shape. The parapet also contains an inscription that reads "Weber Chambers", which gives the structure its name. West (Side) Facade The west side fagade directly abuts the adjacent building and is not visible. East (Side) Facade Due to the proximity of the adjacent building, only a portion of the east side fagade is visible. The east side fagade is composed of buff brick. There are three windows with stone sills and lintels along each storey except the first floor. A fourth window opening along each storey appears to have been closed up. There are two exposed ducting systems that are visible on this fagade. Rear (North) Facade The rear fagade is comprised of buff brick. Each floor contains a symmetrical fenestration pattern and can broadly be classified into two styles. Towards the left portion of the fagade, each storey has two windows with upper and lower sashes. The upper sashes are fixed, and the lower sashes can be opened or have an air conditioning unit installed. Towards the right portion of the fagade, each storey has a window with a single upper sash and portions of the lower sash that can be opened. Next to the windows is a recessed door entry with side transoms. These doors and windows have a fire escape staircase. All doors and windows have concrete lintels and sills. The second to fourth storeys contain three casement or single -hung windows with stone sills and concrete headers, as well as a door and door opening on the west side, with a flanking window. Each door opening also has a stone header, and the openings lead to a fire escape. It appears that five different openings on the ground floor have been closed, as the bricks are different colors, do not seem as weathered, and stone headers remain. The building also demonstrates a high degree of technical and scientific achievement. The King Street West fagade is likely the first in the City to be built with a precast concrete fagade. The current fagade is clad with an exterior insulation and finishing system (EIFS) similar to stucco; however, the original precast concrete fagade still exists behind the new cladding. In addition, it is believed that this building was the first building within the City to install an elevator. Page 382 of 579 Historical/Associative Value The subject property has historical and associative value due to its connection to the theme of economic development in the downtown area. In 1840 David Weber sold a one -acre parcel of land north of King Street and east of Young Street, all within Lot 16 and part of the 3 -acre trade made by his father-in-law in 1833 to Frederick Gaukel. This parcel became the site of the Mayfair Hotel and the Weber Chambers, which is the inscription seen on the parapet of 144-150 King Street West. The Weber Chambers building originally housed storefronts on the ground floor and office spaces above. Notable tenants of the property have included: London Life Conservatory of Music (1912); Met Life Insurance Co. (1912); Wm. Cairnes, Real Estate (1912); H.L. Staebler Co. Ltd., Insurance (1924 and 1933); Salts and Chemicals, Ltd. (1924); Bricker & Sons, Ltd., Wholesale Jeweler (1924); R.W. Ripley, Dental Laboratory (1933); and, G.E. Schlee, Advertising (1933). The site was the long-time home to the Palladium Restaurant, whose "Candy, Ice Cream, Palladium Restaurant" sign was easily recognizable by locals at the time, and which served downtown Kitchener well into the 1980's. Also operating for many years under the Palladium was William G. Sahli, a watchmaker -jeweler. William. G. Sahli's career spanned 68 years, concluding with his retirement in 1978 at the age of 83. He had serviced three generations of the same family and other locals within the area, and, like the Palladium Restaurant, became a staple of the Kitchener downtown. In 1985 the second to fourth storey office spaces were converted to residential uses, but the ground floor retains its commercial uses. Contextual Value The contextual value of the building relates to its importance in maintaining the commercial character of the surrounding area, as well as its physical, functional, visual, and historical link to its surroundings. The subject property is located within the Downtown Cultural Heritage Landscape, which is within the City Centre District and is an area that has historically been recognized as the heart of the downtown and a focal point of the Region. The area is occupied by a mix of uses, with hotels, banks, and other commercial enterprises being the original anchors of the commercial core. Though the upper storeys are now residential units, the ground floor maintains its original commercial use and continues to support the commercial character of the area. In addition, while this area has continued to evolve, many of the late -19th century and early -20th century commercial structures like 144-150 Weber Street remain today and further contribute to the character of the area. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 144-150 King Street West resides in the following heritage attributes: ■ All elements related to the construction and Classical Revival architectural style, including: o Rectangular plan; o Yellow buff brick on the side and rear elevations; o Roof and rooflines; o Window openings; o Stone lintels and sills; o Door openings; o EIFS (Stucco) fagade; o Tall three-storey piers; o Storefronts with plate glass windows and doors; o Corbel table above the storefront and below the roofline; o Crenellated parapet; and o Inscription on parapet reading "Weber Chambers." Page 383 of 579 Photographs Page 384 of 579 144-150 King Street West - Rear Elevation (North Fagade) Page 385 of 579 1144-150 King Street West - Side Elevation (East Fagade) Page 386 of 579 Tv to r tip sup 0--- % Ila - Ilk tmw --- rm Staff Report r NJ :R Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: November 7, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Manager of Development Review, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Victoria Grohn, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7041 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9 DATE OF REPORT: October 5, 2023 REPORT NO.: DSD -2023-456 SUBJECT: Notice of Intention to Designate 24 Courtland Avenue East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act RECOMMENDATION: 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 24 Courtland Avenue East as being of cultural heritage value or interest. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to request that Council direct the Clerk to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally addressed as 24 Courtland Avenue East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. • An updated Statement of Significance on the property's cultural heritage value was taken to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on June 6, 2023. On this meeting date, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 24 Courtland Avenue East be recognized and designation pursued. • The key finding of this report is that the property municipally addressed as 24 Courtland Avenue East meets the criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22) and has been confirmed to be a significant cultural heritage resource. • There are no financial implications. • Community engagement included informing residents by posting this report with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting, providing written correspondence to the property owner, and consulting with Heritage Kitchener. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served to the Owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust. • This report supports the delivery of core services. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 388 of 579 BACKGROUND: The subject property is located on the north side of Courtland Avenue East between Queen Street South and Benton Street. The subject property forms part of a walk-up row housing block known as "Nelson Terrace". Figure 1: Location Map A full assessment of 24 Courtland Avenue East has been completed and included a field evaluation and detailed archival research. The findings concluded that the subject property meets the criteria for designation. An updated Statement of Significance on the property's cultural heritage value was taken to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on June 6, 2023. On this meeting date, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 24 Courtland Avenue East be recognized and designation pursued. This work was undertaken as part of the City of Kitchener Municipal Heritage Register (MHR) Review, initiated in February of 2023. The MHR Review is the City's response to amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act introduced in January of 2023 through Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act. The City contacted owners of listed properties through an initial letter dated May 23, 2023, to inform them of this undertaking. Owners of properties recommended for designation were contacted via a second letter dated August 25, 2023, and invited to contact the City's Heritage Planner with any comments, questions, or concerns. Per standard procedure, should Council support the Notice of Intention to Designate, Owners will be contacted a third time through a Notice of Intention to Designate (NOID) Letter. An ad for the NOID will also be published in a newspaper. Once the letter is served and the ad posted, there will be a 30 -day appeal period in which Owners may object to the designation. Page 389 of 579 REPORT: Identifying and protecting cultural heritage resources within the City of Kitchener is an important part of planning for the future, and helping to guide change while conserving the buildings, structures, and landscapes that give the City of Kitchener its unique identity. The City plays a critical role in the conservation of cultural heritage resources. The designation of property under the Ontario Heritage Act is the main tool to provide long-term protection of cultural heritage resources for future generations. Designation recognizes the importance of a property to the local community; protects the property's cultural heritage value; encourages good stewardship and conservation; and promotes knowledge and understanding about the property. Designation not only publicly recognizes and promotes awareness, but it also provides a process for ensuring that changes to a property are appropriately managed and that these changes respect the property's cultural heritage value and interest. Figure 2: Front Fagade of 24 Courtland Avenue East The property municipally addressed as 24 Courtland Avenue East is one unit of a three- storey, late 19th century brick row house building constructed in the Victorian Gothic architectural style. Constructed in 1889, the subject property forms part of the walk-up row housing block known as "Nelson Terrace, and is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. It satisfies five out of the nine criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22). Criteria Criteria Met (Yes/No) 1. The property has design value or physical value because it is a rare, unique, representative or early Yes Page 390 of 579 Design/Physical Value The design and physical value of 24 Courtland Avenue East relates to the unique Vernacular Victorian Gothic architectural style that is in good condition with many in -tact original elements. Walk-up row housing is rare in the context of Kitchener, with not many examples of this housing typology within the City. Historical/Associative Value The historical and associative value of 24 Courtland Avenue East relates to the original owner, purpose, and relationship to adjacent industrial buildings. The walk-up row housing is representative of the industrial development that was taking place in Kitchener in the late 19th and early 20th century. The building was constructed by Martin Nelson to accommodate the female workers from the adjacent Williams, Greene and Rome Shirt and Collar Factory on Queen Street South (now known as the Bread and Roses Cooperative). Nelson also established the Nelson & Forsyth Foundry on King Street West at College Street. Significant later owners of the row house building included: Isaac Shantz, A.O. Boehmer, and Joseph Bingeman. Shantz purchased the entire row - housing block and units were individually sold starting in 1947. Page 391 of 579 example of a style, type, material, or construction method. 2. The property has design value or physical value No because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3. The property has design or physical value because it No demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. 4. The property has historical value or associative value Yes because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. 5. The property has historical or associative value because Yes it yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. 6. The property has historical value or associative value No because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. 7. The property has contextual value because it is Yes important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. 8. The property has contextual value because it is Yes physically, functionally, visually, or historically linked to its surroundings. 9. The property has contextual value because it is a No landmark. Design/Physical Value The design and physical value of 24 Courtland Avenue East relates to the unique Vernacular Victorian Gothic architectural style that is in good condition with many in -tact original elements. Walk-up row housing is rare in the context of Kitchener, with not many examples of this housing typology within the City. Historical/Associative Value The historical and associative value of 24 Courtland Avenue East relates to the original owner, purpose, and relationship to adjacent industrial buildings. The walk-up row housing is representative of the industrial development that was taking place in Kitchener in the late 19th and early 20th century. The building was constructed by Martin Nelson to accommodate the female workers from the adjacent Williams, Greene and Rome Shirt and Collar Factory on Queen Street South (now known as the Bread and Roses Cooperative). Nelson also established the Nelson & Forsyth Foundry on King Street West at College Street. Significant later owners of the row house building included: Isaac Shantz, A.O. Boehmer, and Joseph Bingeman. Shantz purchased the entire row - housing block and units were individually sold starting in 1947. Page 391 of 579 Contextual Value The contextual value of 24 Courtland Avenue East relates to the building's historic and visual link to the adjacent industrial buildings, including the former Williams, Greene and Rome Shirt and Collar Factory and the Arrow Shirt Factory. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 24 Courtland Avenue East resides in the following attributes: All elements relating to the construction and Vernacular Victorian Gothic architectural style of the building including: o Yellow brick construction; o Original windows and window openings, including: ■ Segmental window openings; ■ 1/1 hung windows; and ■ Transoms; o Original door openings, including: ■ 2nd floor segmental door opening; and ■ Stained glass transom inscribed with the number 2; o Roof and roofline, including: ■ Flat roof; and ■ Cornice, fascia, and frieze; and o Decorative brickwork, including: ■ Brick voussoirs; ■ Brick label trim; and ■ Tri -brick keystones. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Operating Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting. CONSULT— Heritage Planning staff have consulted with the Heritage Kitchener committee regarding designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. Property owners were invited to consult via two separate letters dated May 23, 2023 and August 25, 2023. Page 392 of 579 Section 29(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act requires Council to consult with the Municipal Heritage Committee (Heritage Kitchener) before giving notice of its intention to designate a property. Heritage Kitchener will be consulted via circulation and consideration of this report (see INFORM above). Members of the community will be informed via circulation of this report to Heritage Kitchener and via formal consideration by Council. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served on the property owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust, and published in the local newspaper (The Record). Once notice has been served, the owner has the right of appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. It should be noted that should Council decide not to proceed with a Notice of Intention to Designate, that the building will remain on the City's Municipal Heritage Register until January 1, 2025, after which it will be removed according to the changes enacted by Bill 23. Once removed, it cannot re -listed on the Register again for five (5) years, i.e. January 1, 2030. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • Ontario Heritage Act, 2022 REVIEWED BY: Rosa Bustamante, Director of Planning APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Statement of Significance for 24 Courtland Avenue East Page 393 of 579 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 24 COURTLAND AVENUE EAST Summary of Significance 0 Design/Physical Value 0 Historical/Associative Value 0 Contextual Value ❑Social Value ❑Economic Value ❑Environmental Value Municipal Address: 24 Courtland Avenue East Legal Description: Plan 398 Part Lot 20 GCT Part Lot 175 Year Built: 1889 Architectural Style: Vernacular Victorian Gothic Original Owner: Martin Nelson Original Use: Residence Condition: Good Description of Cultural Heritage Resource 24 Courtland Avenue East is one unit of a three storey late 19th century brick row house building built in the Vernacular Victorian Gothic architectural style. Part of a walk-up row housing block known as "Nelson's Terrace" - the building is situated on a 0.05 acre parcel of land located on the north side of Courtland Avenue between Queen Street and Benton Street in the Mill Courtland Woodside Park Planning Community of the City of Kitchener Page 394 of 579 within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the 9 -unit walk-up row house building. Heritage Value 24 Courtland Avenue East is known for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. Desi_gn/Physical Value The design and physical values of 24 Courtland Avenue East relate to the unique Vernacular Victorian Gothic architectural style that is in good condition with many intact original elements. The design value also relates to the walk-up row house building. Walk-up row housing is rare in the context of Kitchener, with not many examples of this housing typology the City. The building features: • Yellow brick construction (which has been painted in a salmon colour); • Decorative brick work, including brick voussoirs, brick label trim and tri -brick keystones on the front facade of row -house; • Flat roof with cornice, fascia and frieze; • 2nd floor segmental door opening with voussoir; • Segmental window openings; • Originall/1 hung windows and window transoms on the basement and ground level of the front fagade. • Stone Foundation Historical/Associative Value The historical and associative values of 24 Courtland Avenue East relate to the original owner, purpose, and relationship to adjacent industrial buildings. The building was constructed by Martin Nelson to accommodate the female workers from the adjacent Williams, Greene and Rome Shirt and Collar Factory on Queen Street South. Nelson also established the Nelson & Forsyth Foundry on King Street West at College Street. The Foundry produced furnaces, boilers, pipes, and heaters. Significant later owners of the row house building included: Isaac Shantz, A.O. Boehmer, and Joseph Bingeman. Isaac Shantz took over Nelson's Foundry and the Shantz's operated it until 1910. He also bought the row -housing block. The units of the row house were individually sold beginning in 1947. This walk-up row housing is representative and supports the industrial development that was taking place in Kitchener in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Contextual Value The contextual value of 24 Courtland Avenue East relates to the historic and visual links to the adjacent industrial buildings, including the former Williams, Greene and Rome Shirt Page 395 of 579 and Collar Factory (now known as the Bread and Roses Cooperative) and the Arrow Shirt Factory. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 24 Courtland Avenue East resides in the following heritage attributes: ■ All elements related to the construction and Vernacular Victorian Gothic architectural style of the building, including: o Yellow brick construction, o Original windows and window openings, including: ■ Segmental window openings; ■ 1/1 hung windows; and, ■ Transoms; o Original door openings, including: ■ 2nd floor segmental door opening; ■ Stained glass transom inscribed with the number 2; o Roof and roofline, including: ■ Flat roof; ■ Cornice, fascia, and frieze; o Decorative brickwork, including: ■ Brick voussoirs; ■ Brick label trim; and, ■ Tri -brick keystones. Page 396 of 579 Photographs 24 Courtland Avenue East — Entire Nelson Terrace Row House Building 01: — k\FRR Front Facade of 24 Courtland Avenue East Page 397 of 579 Page 398 of 579 Staff Report r NJ :R Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: November 7, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Manager of Development Review, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Victoria Grohn, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7041 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9 DATE OF REPORT: October 5, 2023 REPORT NO.: DSD -2023-457 SUBJECT: Notice of Intention to Designate 26 Courtland Avenue East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act RECOMMENDATION: 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 26 Courtland Avenue East as being of cultural heritage value or interest. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to request that Council direct the Clerk to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally addressed as 26 Courtland Avenue East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. • An updated Statement of Significance on the property's cultural heritage value was taken to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on June 6, 2023. On this meeting date, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 26 Courtland Avenue East be recognized and designation pursued. • The key finding of this report is that the property municipally addressed as 26 Courtland Avenue East meets the criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22) and has been confirmed to be a significant cultural heritage resource. • There are no financial implications. • Community engagement included informing residents by posting this report with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting, providing written correspondence to the property owner, and consulting with Heritage Kitchener. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served to the Owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust. • This report supports the delivery of core services. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 399 of 579 BACKGROUND: The subject property is located on the north side of Courtland Avenue East between Queen Street South and Benton Street. The subject property forms part of a walk-up row housing block known as "Nelson Terrace". sup � f o� 22 2 �? 26 7 e 30 LCOUR7L0.N0 WOOOSIDE PARK 79 25/ / Figure 1: Location Map A full assessment of 26 Courtland Avenue East has been completed and included a field evaluation and detailed archival research. The findings concluded that the subject property meets the criteria for designation. An updated Statement of Significance on the property's cultural heritage value was taken to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on June 6, 2023. On this meeting date, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 26 Courtland Avenue East be recognized and designation pursued. This work was undertaken as part of the City of Kitchener Municipal Heritage Register (MHR) Review, initiated in February of 2023. The MHR Review is the City's response to amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act introduced in January of 2023 through Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act. The City contacted owners of listed properties through an initial letter dated May 23, 2023, to inform them of this undertaking. Owners of properties recommended for designation were contacted via a second letter dated August 25, 2023, and invited to contact the City's Heritage Planner with any comments, questions, or concerns. Per standard procedure, should Council support the Notice of Intention to Designate, Owners will be contacted a third time through a Notice of Intention to Designate (NOID) Letter. An ad for the NOID will also be published in a newspaper. Once the letter is served and the ad posted, there will be a 30 -day appeal period in which Owners may object to the designation. REPORT: Identifying and protecting cultural heritage resources within the City of Kitchener is an important part of planning for the future, and helping to guide change while conserving the Page 400 of 579 buildings, structures, and landscapes that give the City of Kitchener its unique identity. The City plays a critical role in the conservation of cultural heritage resources. The designation of property under the Ontario Heritage Act is the main tool to provide long-term protection of cultural heritage resources for future generations. Designation recognizes the importance of a property to the local community; protects the property's cultural heritage value; encourages good stewardship and conservation; and promotes knowledge and understanding about the property. Designation not only publicly recognizes and promotes awareness, but it also provides a process for ensuring that changes to a property are appropriately managed and that these changes respect the property's cultural heritage value and interest. Figure 2: Front Facade of 26 Courtland Avenue East The property municipally addressed as 26 Courtland Avenue East is one unit of a three- storey, late 19th century brick row house building constructed in the Victorian Gothic architectural style. Constructed in 1889, the subject property forms part of the walk-up row housing block known as "Nelson Terrace, and is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. It satisfies five out of the nine criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22). Criteria Criteria Met (Yes/No) 1. The property has design value or physical value Yes because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, material, or construction method. 2. The property has design value or physical value No because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. Page 401 of 579 3. The property has design or physical value because it No demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. 4. The property has historical value or associative value Yes because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. 5. The property has historical or associative value because Yes it yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. 6. The property has historical value or associative value No because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. 7. The property has contextual value because it is Yes important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. 8. The property has contextual value because it is Yes physically, functionally, visually, or historically linked to its surroundings. 9. The property has contextual value because it is a No landmark. Design/Physical Value The design and physical value of 26 Courtland Avenue East relates to the unique Vernacular Victorian Gothic architectural style that is in good condition with many in -tact original elements. Walk-up row housing is rare in the context of Kitchener, with not many examples of this housing typology within the City. Historical/Associative Value The historical and associative value of 26 Courtland Avenue East relates to the original owner, purpose, and relationship to adjacent industrial buildings. The walk-up row housing is representative of the industrial development that was taking place in Kitchener in the late 19th and early 20th century. The building was constructed by Martin Nelson to accommodate the female workers from the adjacent Williams, Greene and Rome Shirt and Collar Factory on Queen Street South (now known as the Bread and Roses Cooperative). Nelson also established the Nelson & Forsyth Foundry on King Street West at College Street. Significant later owners of the row house building included: Isaac Shantz, A.O. Boehmer, and Joseph Bingeman. Shantz purchased the entire row - housing block and units were individually sold starting in 1947. Page 402 of 579 Contextual Value The contextual value of 26 Courtland Avenue East relates to the building's historic and visual link to the adjacent industrial buildings, including the former Williams, Greene and Rome Shirt and Collar Factory and the Arrow Shirt Factory. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 26 Courtland Avenue East resides in the following attributes: All elements relating to the construction and Vernacular Victorian Gothic architectural style including: o Yellow brick construction; o The original height, scale, and massing of the townhouse; o Original windows and window openings, including: ■ Segmental window openings; ■ 1/1 hung windows; and ■ Stained glass transom; o Original doors and door openings, including: ■ 2nd floor segmental door opening; ■ Stained glass transom; o Roof and roofline, including: ■ Flat roof; ■ Cornice, fascia, and frieze; o Decorative brickwork including: ■ Brick voussoirs; Brick label trim; and Tri -brick keystones. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Operating Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting. CONSULT— Heritage Planning staff have consulted with the Heritage Kitchener committee regarding designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. Property owners were invited to consult via two separate letters dated May 23, 2023 and August 25, 2023. Page 403 of 579 Section 29(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act requires Council to consult with the Municipal Heritage Committee (Heritage Kitchener) before giving notice of its intention to designate a property. Heritage Kitchener will be consulted via circulation and consideration of this report (see INFORM above). Members of the community will be informed via circulation of this report to Heritage Kitchener and via formal consideration by Council. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served on the property owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust, and published in the local newspaper (The Record). Once notice has been served, the owner has the right of appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. It should be noted that should Council decide not to proceed with a Notice of Intention to Designate, that the building will remain on the City's Municipal Heritage Register until January 1, 2025, after which it will be removed according to the changes enacted by Bill 23. Once removed, it cannot re -listed on the Register again for five (5) years, i.e. January 1, 2030. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • Ontario Heritage Act, 2022 REVIEWED BY: Rosa Bustamante, Director of Planning APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Statement of Significance for 26 Courtland Avenue East Page 404 of 579 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 26 COURTLAND AVENUE EAST / 307 •b • �R`F G `fi 22 26 � 8 9 L COURiLAND WOODSIDE PARK R 25 Summary of Significance ❑x Design/Physical Value ❑x Historical/Associative Value ❑x Contextual Value ❑Social Value ❑Economic Value ❑Environmental Value Municipal Address- 26 Courtland Avenue East Legal Description- Plan 398 Part Lot 20 GCT Part Lot 175 Year Built- 1889 Architectural Style- Vernacular Victorian Gothic Original Owner- Martin Nelson Original Use- Residence Condition- Good Description of Cultural Heritage Resource 26 Courtland Avenue East is one unit of a three-storey late 19th century brick row house building built in the Vernacular Victorian Gothic architectural style. Part of a walk-up row housing block known as "Nelson's Terrace" - the building is situated on a 0.05 acre parcel of land located on the north side of Courtland Avenue between Queen Street and Benton Street in the Mill Courtland Woodside Park Planning Community of the City of Kitchener Page 405 of 579 within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the 9 -unit walk-up row house building. Heritage Value 26 Courtland Avenue East is known for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. Desi_gn/Physical Value The design and physical values of 26 Courtland Avenue East relate to the unique Vernacular Victorian Gothic architectural style that is in good condition with many intact original elements. The design value also relates to the walk-up row house building. Walk-up row housing is rare in the context of Kitchener, with not many examples of this housing typology in the City. The building features: • Yellow brick construction; • Decorative brick work, including brick voussoirs, brick label trim and tri -brick keystones on the front facade of row -house; • Flat roof with cornice, fascia and frieze; • 2nd floor segmental door opening with voussoir; • Segmental window openings; • Original1/1 hung windows and window transoms on the basement and ground level of the front fagade. Historical/Associative Value The historical and associative values of 26 Courtland Avenue East relate to the original owner, purpose, and relationship to adjacent industrial buildings. The building was constructed by Martin Nelson to accommodate the female workers from the adjacent Williams, Greene and Rome Shirt and Collar Factory on Queen Street South. Nelson also established the Nelson & Forsyth Foundry on King Street West at College Street. The Foundry produced furnaces, boilers, pipes, and heaters. Significant later owners of the row house building included: Isaac Shantz, A.O. Boehmer, and Joseph Bingeman. Isaac Shantz took over Nelson's Foundry and the Shantz's operated it until 1910. He also bought the row -housing block. The units of the row house were individually sold beginning in 1947. This walk-up row housing is also representative and supports the industrial development that was taking place in Kitchener in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Contextual Value The contextual value of 26 Courtland Avenue East relates to the historic and visual links to the adjacent industrial buildings, including the former Williams, Green and Rome Shirt Page 406 of 579 and Collar Factory (now known as the Bread and Roses Cooperative) and the Arrow Shirt Factory. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 26 Courtland Avenue East resides in the following heritage attributes: ■ All elements related to the construction and Vernacular Victorian Gothic architectural style of the building, including: o Yellow brick construction; o The original height, scale, and massing of the townhouse; o Original windows and window openings, including: ■ Segmental window openings; ■ 1/1 hung windows; and, ■ Stained glass transom; o Original doors and door openings, including: ■ 2nd floor segmental door opening; ■ Stained glass transom; o Roof and roofline, including: ■ Flat roof; ■ Cornice, fascia, and frieze; o Decorative brickwork, including: ■ Brick voussoirs; ■ Brick label trim; and, ■ Tri -brick keystones. ■ Stone Foundation Page 407 of 579 Photographs 26 Courtland Avenue East — Entire Nelson Terrace Row House Building I Front Facade of 26 Courtland Avenue East Page 408 of 579 Page 409 of 579 Staff Report r NJ :R Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: November 7, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Manager of Development Review, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Victoria Grohn, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7041 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9 DATE OF REPORT: October 5, 2023 REPORT NO.: DSD -2023-458 SUBJECT: Notice of Intention to Designate 58 Queen Street South under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act RECOMMENDATION: 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 58 Queen Street South as being of cultural heritage value or interest. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to request that Council direct the Clerk to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally addressed as 58 Queen Street South under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. • An updated Statement of Significance on the property's cultural heritage value was taken to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on June 6, 2023. On this meeting date, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 58 Queen Street South be recognized and designation pursued. • The key finding of this report is that the property municipally addressed as 58 Queen Street South meets the criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22) and has been confirmed to be a significant cultural heritage resource. • There are no financial implications. • Community engagement included informing residents by posting this report with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting, providing written correspondence to the property owner, and consulting with Heritage Kitchener. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served to the Owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust. • This report supports the delivery of core services. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 410 of 579 BACKGROUND: The subject property is located on the west side of Queen Street South between King Street West and Charles Street East. Figure 1: Location Map A full assessment of 58 Queen Street South has been completed and included a field evaluation and detailed archival research. The findings concluded that the subject property meets the criteria for designation. An updated Statement of Significance on the property's cultural heritage value was taken to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on June 6, 2023. On this meeting date, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 58 Queen Street South be recognized and designation pursued. This work was undertaken as part of the City of Kitchener Municipal Heritage Register (MHR) Review, initiated in February of 2023. The MHR Review is the City's response to amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act introduced in January of 2023 through Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act. The City contacted owners of listed properties through an initial letter dated May 23, 2023, to inform them of this undertaking. Owners of properties recommended for designation were contacted via a second letter dated August 25, 2023, and invited to contact the City's Heritage Planner with any comments, questions, or concerns. Per standard procedure, should Council support the Notice of Intention to Designate, Owners will be contacted a third time through a Notice of Intention to Designate (NOID) Letter. An ad for the NOID will also be published in a newspaper. Once the letter is served and the ad posted, there will be a 30 -day appeal period in which Owners may object to the designation. Page 411 of 579 REPORT: Identifying and protecting cultural heritage resources within the City of Kitchener is an important part of planning for the future, and helping to guide change while conserving the buildings, structures, and landscapes that give the City of Kitchener its unique identity. The City plays a critical role in the conservation of cultural heritage resources. The designation of property under the Ontario Heritage Act is the main tool to provide long-term protection of cultural heritage resources for future generations. Designation recognizes the importance of a property to the local community; protects the property's cultural heritage value; encourages good stewardship and conservation; and promotes knowledge and understanding about the property. Designation not only publicly recognizes and promotes awareness, but it also provides a process for ensuring that changes to a property are appropriately managed and that these changes respect the property's cultural heritage value and interest. k Figure 2: Front Facade of 58 Queen Street South The property municipally addressed as 58 Queen Street South contains a three-storey late 19th century building constructed in the Renaissance Revival architectural style. The subject property is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative and contextual values. It satisfies four out of the nine criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22). Criteria Criteria Met (Yes/No) 1. The property has design value or physical value Yes because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, material, or construction method. 2. The property has design value or physical value No because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. Page 412 of 579 3. The property has design or physical value because it No demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. 4. The property has historical value or associative value Yes because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. 5. The property has historical or associative value because No it yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. 6. The property has historical value or associative value No because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. 7. The property has contextual value because it is Yes important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. 8. The property has contextual value because it is Yes physically, functionally, visually, or historically linked to its surroundings. 9. The property has contextual value because it is a No landmark. Design/Physical Value The design and physical value of 58 Queen Street South relates to the building being a representative example of the Renaissance Revival architectural style that is in good condition with many in -tact original elements. While the front (east) fagade of the building is largely in -tact (save and except for the recently replaced windows), the rear (west) fagade has been extensively altered since it was first constructed. Historical/Associative Value The historical and associative value of 58 Queen Street South relates to the original owner and use of the property, as well as the contribution made to the history of Kitchener's development. The building has direct associations with John Fennell, a hardware company merchant and founding president of the Kitchener Board of Trade and founding organizer of the Economical Mutual Fire Insurance Company. The building has direct associations with Carl N. Weber, a hardware company owner, long-time member and president of the Kitchener Board of Trade, and director for Canada Trust, the Equitable Life Insurance Company, and the Economical Mutual Fire Insurance Company. The existing use of the building is for The Working Centre, an organization established as a response to the unemployment and poverty in downtown Kitchener. Page 413 of 579 Contextual Value The contextual value of 58 Queen Street South relates to its contribution to a collection of buildings constructed during the industrial and commercial development of Kitchener. The building on the subject property is in its original location and maintains historical and visual links to its surroundings. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 58 Queen Street South resides in the following heritage attributes: All elements related to the construction and Renaissance Revival architectural style of the building, including: o A rectangular plan; o Flat roof; o Brick construction; o Decorative brick buttresses; o Decorative brick work; and o Window openings with stone headers and sills; and All contextual elements related to the building, including: o Its original location on the Queen Street South streetscape and its contribution to Kitchener's downtown commercial area. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Operating Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting. CONSULT— Heritage Planning staff have consulted with the Heritage Kitchener committee regarding designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. Property owners were invited to consult via two separate letters dated May 23, 2023 and August 25, 2023. Section 29(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act requires Council to consult with the Municipal Heritage Committee (Heritage Kitchener) before giving notice of its intention to designate a property. Heritage Kitchener will be consulted via circulation and consideration of this report (see INFORM above). Members of the community will be informed via circulation of Page 414 of 579 this report to Heritage Kitchener and via formal consideration by Council. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served on the property owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust, and published in the local newspaper (The Record). Once notice has been served, the owner has the right of appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. It should be noted that should Council decide not to proceed with a Notice of Intention to Designate, that the building will remain on the City's Municipal Heritage Register until January 1, 2025, after which it will be removed according to the changes enacted by Bill 23. Once removed, it cannot re -listed on the Register again for five (5) years, i.e. January 1, 2030. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • Ontario Heritage Act, 2022 REVIEWED BY: Rosa Bustamante, Director of Planning APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Statement of Significance for 58 Queen Street South Page 415 of 579 7 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 58 QUEEN STREET SOUTH one Marker Summary of Significance ®Design/Physical Value ®Historical Value ®Contextual Value ❑Social Value ®Economic Value ❑Environmental Value Municipal Address: 58 Queen Street South Legal Description: Plan 391 Part Lot 6 RP 58R-9667 Part 3-5 Year Built: c. 1900 Architectural Style: Renaissance Revival Original Owner: Weber Hardware Original Use: Commercial Condition: Good Description of Cultural Heritage Resource 58 Queen Street South is a late 19th century building built in the Renaissance Revival architectural style. The building is situated on a 0.06 acre parcel of land located on the west side of Queen Street South between Charles Street East and King Street in the City Commercial Core Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the commercial building. Page 416 of 579 Heritage Value 58 Queen Street South is recognized for its design/physical, significant historical/associative and contextual values. Desipn/Physical Value The design and physical values of 58 Queen Street South relate to the Renaissance Revival architectural style that is in good condition with many intact original elements. The building features: a rectangular plan; brick construction; decorative brick work; and, paired 1/1 hung windows with transom and stone headers and sills. East (Front) Facade The existing three-storey building is constructed of brick and has a flat roof. The ground floor of the front fagade is currently occupied by The Working Centre, and includes floor -to -ceiling windows with a recessed entry. The second and third storeys include three windows each with decorative stone headers and sills. The windows are not original and have been recently replaced. Above the third storey windows are three rectangles with decorative brickwork. This fagade also has a brick buttress on the left side that extends all the way up to the roof of the building. North (Side) Facade This fagade abuts the neighbouring building at 54 Queen Street South. West (Rear) Facade This fagade has been extensively altered since it was first constructed. On the first storey, there is a door with multiple building system units installed. The second storey contains three row windows in a one-on-one orientation with stone sills and brick soldier course on the left side of the building, and on the right side there is a single window with stone sills. The third storey contains three windows placed at an equal distance from each other with stone stills and brick soldier coursing. The window on the right -most side has a small balcony. South (Side) Facade This fagade abuts 66 Queen Street South to the left, and only a portion of the third storey is visible. This fagade contains brick construction and another brick buttress towards the end of the fagade. Historical/Associative Value The historical and associative values of 58 Queen Street South relate to the original owner and use of the property and buildings, as well as the contributions made to the history of Berlin (now Kitchener). This building has significant historical/associative value because of its historic and current use. John Fennell The building was once used as a hardware company. The hardware company was founded on June 1, 1863 by John Fennell and carried his name for 60 years. John Fennell was born on August 8, 1837 in Coburg, Ontario. He arrived in Kitchener (formerly known as Berlin) on June 1, 1863 as a young hardware merchant. He became a prominent and successful businessman in the community as his hardware company sold plated ware, paint, glass, oils, etc. He was also an important member of society at the time. He was the founding president of the Board of Trade and was instrumental in preparing the by-law, some of which is still applicable today. He was also the founding organizer of the Economical Mutual Fire Insurance Company. In addition to these achievements, he also served as a Councillor on Berlin's Council from 1881-1882, as a Justice of the Peace, and as a Church Warden of St. John's Church for many years. John Fennell died in 1922, and the property and firm was purchased by Carl Nicholas Weber from John's widow, Alicia Jackson. Page 417 of 579 Carl Nicholas Weber After Carl N. Weber purchased the property and firm, he renamed it to Weber Hardware Co. Ltd. in 1923. Carl N. Weber was born on January 19, 1899 in Elmira. For many years he operated Weber Hardware Co. Ltd. In addition to his business interests, he was also a long-time member and President of the Kitchener Board of Trade and was also elected as a chairman of the Kitchener Urban Renewal Committee in 1971. He served as a Director for Canada Trust, the Equitable Life Insurance Company, and the Economical Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Beyond his business interests, he also served Kitchener's community as a member of the K -W Hospital Commission for 22 years, and was chairman for 20 of those years. He was a member of the Board of Governors at the University of Waterloo from the time it was founded in 1957 until his death in 1978. Carl N. Weber was also an active member of the Lutheran Church. He served as a Canadian delegate to the World Council of Churches in India in 1961, representing Kitchener and Canada on a global platform. He was also a member of the executive council of the Lutheran Church in America, a member and chairman of its board of publications, and a member of its pension board. The Weber Hardware Co. Ltd. operated out of the building at 58 Queen Street South from c. 1918 until 1927 when it moved to the building at 66 Queen Street South. The company moved to the building at 675 Queen Street South in 1987. The company still operates today as C.N. Weber Ltd. and is one of the rare businesses surviving from the time when Kitchener was still Berlin. The Working Centre The existing use of the building at 58 Queen Street South is for The Working Centre. The Working Centre has been operating out of this building since the mid-1980s. According to its website: "The Working Centre was established in the spring of 1982 as a response to the unemployment and poverty in downtown Kitchener. The Centre grew roots in the Kitchener downtown through the dedication of Joe and Stephanie Mancini, a young married couple who had just graduated from St. Jerome's College at the University of Waterloo. They saw the potential for building a community of interest around responding to unemployment and poverty, developing social analysis and engaging in creative action." Contextual Value This building has contextual value as being built in the downtown commercial core of Berlin, before it became Kitchener, and is part of a group of buildings that were built at a time when industrial and commercial development was occurring. Today, these buildings are located in the downtown commercial core of Kitchener and greatly contribute to the character of the area. The building is in its original location, and maintains historical and visual links to its surroundings. Other Values Economic Value The existing building has economic value given its history and contribution to the economic development that was taking place initially in Berlin, and then in Kitchener, in the late 19th and early 20th century. Page 418 of 579 Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 58 Queen Street South resides in the following heritage attributes: All elements related to the construction and Renaissance Revival architectural style of the building, including: o A rectangular plan; o Flat roof; o Brick construction; o Decorative brick buttresses; o Decorative brick work; and o Window openings with stone headers and sills; and All contextual elements related to the building including: o Its original location on the Queen Street South streetscape and its contribution to the Kitchener downtown commercial area. Page 419 of 579 Photographs jilt '' S8 Queen Street South 6z �, The Working Centre 58 Queen Street South — Front (East) Facade 58 Queen Street South — West (Rear) Facade Page 420 of 579 58 Queen Street South Page 421 of 579 Staff Report r NJ :R Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: November 7, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Manager of Development Review, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Victoria Grohn, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7041 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9 DATE OF REPORT: October 6, 2023 REPORT NO.: DSD -2023-459 SUBJECT: Notice of Intention to Designate 66 Queen Street South under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act RECOMMENDATION: 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 66 Queen Street South as being of cultural heritage value or interest. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to request that Council direct the Clerk to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally addressed as 66 Queen Street South under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. • An updated Statement of Significance on the property's cultural heritage value was taken to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on August 1, 2023. On this meeting date, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 66 Queen Street South be recognized and designation pursued. • The key finding of this report is that the property municipally addressed as 66 Queen Street South meets the criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22) and has been confirmed to be a significant cultural heritage resource. • There are no financial implications. • Community engagement included informing residents by posting this report with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting, providing written correspondence to the property owner, and consulting with Heritage Kitchener. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served to the Owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust. • This report supports the delivery of core services. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 422 of 579 BACKGROUND: The subject property is located on the west side of Queen Street South between King Street West and Charles Street East. Figure 1: Location Map A full assessment of 66 Queen Street South has been completed and included a field evaluation and detailed archival research. The findings concluded that the subject property meets the criteria for designation. An updated Statement of Significance on the property's cultural heritage value was taken to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on August 1, 2023. On this meeting date, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 66 Queen Street South be recognized and designation pursued. This work was undertaken as part of the City of Kitchener Municipal Heritage Register (MHR) Review, initiated in February of 2023. The MHR Review is the City's response to amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act introduced in January of 2023 through Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act. The City contacted owners of listed properties through an initial letter dated May 23, 2023, to inform them of this undertaking. Owners of properties recommended for designation were contacted via a second letter dated August 25, 2023, and invited to contact the City's Heritage Planner with any comments, questions, or concerns. Per standard procedure, should Council support the Notice of Intention to Designate, Owners will be contacted a third time through a Notice of Intention to Designate (NOID) Letter. An ad for the NOID will also be published in a newspaper. Once the letter is served and the ad posted, there will be a 30 -day appeal period in which Owners may object to the designation. Page 423 of 579 REPORT: Identifying and protecting cultural heritage resources within the City of Kitchener is an important part of planning for the future, and helping to guide change while conserving the buildings, structures, and landscapes that give the City of Kitchener its unique identity. The City plays a critical role in the conservation of cultural heritage resources. The designation of property under the Ontario Heritage Act is the main tool to provide long-term protection of cultural heritage resources for future generations. Designation recognizes the importance of a property to the local community; protects the property's cultural heritage value; encourages good stewardship and conservation; and promotes knowledge and understanding about the property. Designation not only publicly recognizes and promotes awareness, but it also provides a process for ensuring that changes to a property are appropriately managed and that these changes respect the property's cultural heritage value and interest. i— Figure 2: Front Fagade of 66 Queen Street South The property municipally addressed as 66 Queen Street South contains a two-storey late 19th century building constructed in the Renaissance Revival architectural style. Constructed circa 1898, the subject property is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative and contextual values. It satisfies four out of the nine criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22). Criteria Criteria Met (Yes/No) 1. The property has design value or physical value Yes because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, material, or construction method. 2. The property has design value or physical value No because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. Page 424 of 579 3. The property has design or physical value because it No demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. 4. The property has historical value or associative value Yes because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. 5. The property has historical or associative value because No it yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. 6. The property has historical value or associative value No because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. 7. The property has contextual value because it is Yes important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. 8. The property has contextual value because it is Yes physically, functionally, visually, or historically linked to its surroundings. 9. The property has contextual value because it is a No landmark. Design/Physical Value The design and physical value of 66 Queen Street South relates to the building being a representative example of the Renaissance Revival architectural style that is in good condition with many in -tact original elements. While the front (east) fagade of the building is largely in -tact, the rear (west) fagade has been extensively altered since it was first constructed. Historical/Associative Value The historical and associative value relates to the previous and existing owners, as well as the uses of the building. The ownership and history of this building is similar to the abutting property, 58 Queen Street South. The building has direct associations with George Randall and William Roos, owners/operators of Randall & Roos Wholesale Grocers. The "largest distributing firm in wholesale groceries, cigars, tobaccos, etc. between Toronto and Winnipeg" was established in 1884 and moved to the two-storey red brick building at 66 Queen Street South when it was built in 1898. The building has direct associations with John Fennell, a hardware company merchant and founding president of the Kitchener Board of Trade and founding organizer of the Economical Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Page 425 of 579 The building has direct associations with Carl N. Weber, a hardware company owner, long-time member and president of the Kitchener Board of Trade, and director for Canada Trust, the Equitable Life Insurance Company, and the Economical Mutual Fire Insurance Company. The existing use of the building is for The Working Centre, an organization established as a response to the unemployment and poverty in downtown Kitchener. Contextual Value The contextual value of 66 Queen Street South relates to its contribution to a collection of buildings constructed during the industrial and commercial development of Kitchener. The building on the subject property is in its original location and maintains historical and visual links to its surroundings. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 66 Queen Street South resides in the following heritage attributes: All elements related to the construction and Renaissance Revival architectural style of the building, including: o A rectangular plan; o Brick construction, including; ■ Decorative brick work; o Original remaining yellow brick voussoirs above window openings; o Three upper storey semi -circular window openings with brick voussoirs; and o Stone sills; and • All contextual elements related to the building, including: o Its original location on the Queen Street South streetscape and its contribution to Kitchener's downtown commercial area. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Operating Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting. CONSULT— Heritage Planning staff have consulted with the Heritage Kitchener committee regarding designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. Property owners were invited to consult via two separate letters dated May 23, 2023 and August 25, 2023. Page 426 of 579 Section 29(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act requires Council to consult with the Municipal Heritage Committee (Heritage Kitchener) before giving notice of its intention to designate a property. Heritage Kitchener will be consulted via circulation and consideration of this report (see INFORM above). Members of the community will be informed via circulation of this report to Heritage Kitchener and via formal consideration by Council. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served on the property owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust, and published in the local newspaper (The Record). Once notice has been served, the owner has the right of appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. It should be noted that should Council decide not to proceed with a Notice of Intention to Designate, that the building will remain on the City's Municipal Heritage Register until January 1, 2025, after which it will be removed according to the changes enacted by Bill 23. Once removed, it cannot re -listed on the Register again for five (5) years, i.e. January 1, 2030. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • Ontario Heritage Act, 2022 REVIEWED BY: Rosa Bustamante, Director of Planning APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Statement of Significance for 66 Queen Street South Page 427 of 579 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 66 QUEEN STREET SOUTH 772 Summary of Significance ®Design/Physical Value ®Historical Value ®Contextual Value mi- Nbi ke ❑Social Value ®Economic Value ❑Environmental Value Municipal Address: 66 Queen Street South Legal Description: Plan 391 Part Lot 6 RP 58R-9667 Part 1 & 2 Year Built: c. 1898 Architectural Style: Renaissance Revival Original Owner: Randall & Roos Original Use: Commercial Condition: Good Description of Cultural Heritage Resource 66 Queen Street South is a late 19th century building built in the Renaissance Revival architectural style. The building is situated on a 0.12 acre parcel of land located on the west side of Queen Street South between Charles Street East and King Street in the City Commercial Core Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the commercial building. Page 428 of 579 Heritage Value 66 Queen Street South is recognized for its design/physical, significant historical/associative and contextual values. Desipn/Physical Value The design and physical values of 66 Queen Street South relate to the Renaissance Revival architectural style that is in good condition with many intact original elements. The building features: a rectangular plan; brick construction; decorative brick work; central entrance flanked by windows; three upper storey semi -circular window openings with brick voussoirs; and stone sills. East (Front) Facade The existing building is two storeys in height in red and yellow brick construction and has a flat roof. The building is currently occupied by The Working Centre, and the ground floor includes a large one- on-one window on both ends with a central entry. Between the windows and doors are two red brick columns and the ends of the fagade includes yellow brick columns. Above the ground floor is a decorative green and beige cornice with decorative brackets on either side of the fagade. The second storey includes three semi -circular windows each with yellow decorative brick headers and yellow stone sills or stone band that extends through the length of the fagade. Above the windows there is decorative yellow brick work. North (Side) Facade This fagade partially abuts the neighbouring building at 58 Queen Street South. The rear north fagade is of red brick construction and includes two doors and a small single hung window with yellow brick voussoirs on the ground level. The doors might have been altered from windows. There is an additional single -hung window on the ground floor, but that has been filled in. the upper floor also includes three single -hung windows with yellow voussoirs. These windows do not seem to be original. West (Rear) Facade This fagade has been extensively altered since it was first constructed. The ground floor includes three single -hung windows with yellow brick voussoirs, out of which two have been filled in. there is one window, which has been altered and now includes a smaller window opening with yellow voussoirs. The upper floor also has three windows with yellow brick voussoirs and stone sills. The windows do not seem to be original. This fagade also includes pipes and other building systems. South (Side) Facade The south fagade is long and includes an irregular fenestration pattern. On the ground floor, towards the rear, there is a door and an artistic installation with three small single -hung windows with yellow brick voussoirs. There is also a pair of single -hung windows next to the art installation that does not appear to be original. Some original window openings have been filled in or altered. Between the ground level and the upper level, there are four pairs of single -hung windows that don't look original to the building. The upper storey includes four single -hung windows with yellow brick voussoirs. Historical/Associative Value The historical and associative values of 66 Queen Street South relate to the previous and current owners and uses of the building. The building was once owned by Randall & Roos and used a Wholesale Grocers. An advertisement in the "Berlin, Canada: A Self -Portrait of Kitchener, Ontario Before World War One" indicates that Randall & Roos is the "largest distributing form in wholesale groceries, cigars, tobaccos, etc. between Toronto and Winnipeg." Randall & Rood was established in 1884 by George Randall and William Page 429 of 579 Roos of Waterloo in the Ahrens block of King Street in Berlin. The two-storey red brick building at 66 Queen Street South was built in 1898 for $6,000.00 by Aaron Bricker for Randall & Roos. The ownership and history of this building is similar to the abutting property, 58 Queen Street South. Ownership of the building transferred to John Fennell and Carl. N. Weber, respectively, for their hardware companies. George Randall George Randall was born on April 16, 1832 in Chesterfield, Cheshire, New Hampshire. He immigrated to Ontario in 1854 with his uncle Marshall H. Farr, who had contracts for station buildings from Guelph westward on the Grand Trunk Railway, as well as some on the Great Western Railway. George Randall and his brother took over the contracts after Farr's death. George Randall was on the committee that was charged with the responsibility of building the region's first "poor house" — which eventually came to be known as the County House of Industry and Refuge. When it opened on June 15, 1869, it became the first of its kind in Ontario. In 1870, for the next three years, George Randall served as the village magistrate, and when Waterloo officially became a town in 1876, Randall became the mayor in 1878. In 1884, George Randall opened the Randall & Roos Wholesale Grocers with William Roos. William Roos William Roos was born in Preston (present day Cambridge) on April 18, 1842. He was a businessman in Berlin and operated the Randall & Roos Wholesale Grocers for many years. He was the brother-in- law of George Randall. John Fennell The building was once used as a hardware company. The hardware company was founded on June 1, 1863 by John Fennell and carried his name for 60 years. John Fennell was born on August 8, 1837 in Coburg, Ontario. He arrived in Kitchener (formerly known as Berlin) on June 1, 1863 as a young hardware merchant. He became a prominent and successful businessman in the community as his hardware company sold plated ware, paint, glass, oils, etc. He was also an important member of society at the time. He was the founding president of the Board of Trade and was instrumental in preparing the by-law, some of which is still applicable today. He was also the founding organizer of the Economical Mutual Fire Insurance Company. In addition to these achievements, he also served as a Councillor on Berlin's Council from 1881-1882, as a Justice of the Peace, and as a Church Warden of St. John's Church for many years. John Fennell died in 1922, and the property and firm was purchased by Carl Nicholas Weber from John's widow, Alicia Jackson. Carl Nicholas Weber After Carl N. Weber purchased the property and firm, he renamed it to Weber Hardware Co. Ltd. in 1923. Carl N. Weber was born on January 19, 1899 in Elmira. For many years he operated Weber Hardware Co. Ltd. In addition to his business interests, he was also a long-time member and President of the Kitchener Board of Trade and was also elected as a chairman of the Kitchener Urban Renewal Committee in 1971. He served as a Director for Canada Trust, the Equitable Life Insurance Company, and the Economical Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Beyond his business interests, he also served Kitchener's community as a member of the K -W Hospital Commission for 22 years, and was chairman for 20 of those years. He was a member of the Board of Governors at the University of Waterloo from the time it was founded in 1957 until his death in 1978. Page 430 of 579 Carl N. Weber was also an active member of the Lutheran Church. He served as a Canadian delegate to the World Council of Churches in India in 1961, representing Kitchener and Canada on a global platform. He was also a member of the executive council of the Lutheran Church in America, a member and chairman of its board of publications, and a member of its pension board. The Weber Hardware Co. Ltd. operated out of the building at 58 Queen Street South from c. 1918 until 1927 when it moved to the building at 66 Queen Street South. The company moved to the building at 675 Queen Street South in 1987. The company still operates today as C.N. Weber Ltd. and is one of the rare businesses surviving from the time when Kitchener was still Berlin. The Working Centre The existing use of the building at 58 Queen Street South is for The Working Centre. The Working Centre has been operating out of this building since the mid-1980s. According to its website: "The Working Centre was established in the spring of 1982 as a response to the unemployment and poverty in downtown Kitchener. The Centre grew roots in the Kitchener downtown through the dedication of Joe and Stephanie Mancini, a young married couple who had just graduated from St. Jerome's College at the University of Waterloo. They saw the potential for building a community of interest around responding to unemployment and poverty, developing social analysis and engaging in creative action." Contextual Value This building has contextual value as being built in the downtown commercial core of Berlin, before it became Kitchener, and is part of a group of buildings that were built at a time when industrial and commercial development was occurring. Today, these buildings are located in the downtown commercial core of Kitchener and greatly contribute to the character of the area. The building is in its original location, and maintains historical and visual links to its surroundings. Other Values Economic Value The existing building has economic value given its history and contribution to the economic development that was taking place initially in Berlin, and then in Kitchener, in the late 19th and early 20th century. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 66 Queen Street South resides in the following heritage attributes: All elements related to the construction and Renaissance Revival architectural style of the building including: o A rectangular plan; o Brick construction, including: ■ Decorative brick work; o Original remaining yellow brick voussoirs above window openings; o Three upper storey semi -circular window openings with brick voussoirs; and o Stone sills; and All contextual elements related to the building including: o Its original location on the Queen Street South streetscape and its contribution to the Kitchener downtown commercial area. Page 431 of 579 Photographs Page 432 of 579 Page 433 of 579 66 Queen Street South — Decorative Brick Voussoirs Page 434 of 579 Staff Report r NJ :R Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: November 7, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Manager of Development Review, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Victoria Grohn, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7041 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 10 DATE OF REPORT: October 6, 2023 REPORT NO.: DSD -2023-460 SUBJECT: Notice of Intention to Designate 73 Young Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act RECOMMENDATION: 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 73 Young Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to request that Council direct the Clerk to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally addressed as 73 Young Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. • An updated Statement of Significance on the property's cultural heritage value was taken to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on June 6, 2023. On this meeting date, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 73 Young Street be recognized and designation pursued. • The key finding of this report is that the property municipally addressed as 73 Young Street meets the criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22) and has been confirmed to be a significant cultural heritage resource. • There are no financial implications. • Community engagement included informing residents by posting this report with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting, providing written correspondence to the property owner, and consulting with Heritage Kitchener. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served to the Owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust. • This report supports the delivery of core services. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 435 of 579 BACKGROUND: The subject property is located on the east side of Young Street between Weber Street West and Duke Street West. The subject property contains St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. Figure 1: Location Map A full assessment of 73 Young Street has been completed and included a field evaluation and detailed archival research. The findings concluded that the subject property meets the criteria for designation. An updated Statement of Significance on the property's cultural heritage value was taken to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on June 6, 2023. On this meeting date, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 73 Young Street be recognized and designation pursued. This work was undertaken as part of the City of Kitchener Municipal Heritage Register (MHR) Review, initiated in February of 2023. The MHR Review is the City's response to amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act introduced in January of 2023 through Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act. The City contacted owners of listed properties through an initial letter dated May 23, 2023, to inform them of this undertaking. Owners of properties recommended for designation were contacted via a second letter dated August 25, 2023, and invited to contact the City's Heritage Planner with any comments, questions, or concerns. Per standard procedure, should Council support the Notice of Intention to Designate, Owners will be contacted a third time through a Notice of Intention to Designate (NOID) Letter. An ad for the NOID will also be published in a newspaper. Once the letter is served and the ad posted, there will be a 30 -day appeal period in which Owners may object to the designation. REPORT: Identifying and protecting cultural heritage resources within the City of Kitchener is an important part of planning for the future, and helping to guide change while conserving the Page 436 of 579 buildings, structures, and landscapes that give the City of Kitchener its unique identity. The City plays a critical role in the conservation of cultural heritage resources. The designation of property under the Ontario Heritage Act is the main tool to provide long-term protection of cultural heritage resources for future generations. Designation recognizes the importance of a property to the local community; protects the property's cultural heritage value; encourages good stewardship and conservation; and promotes knowledge and understanding about the property. Designation not only publicly recognizes and promotes awareness, but it also provides a process for ensuring that changes to a property are appropriately managed and that these changes respect the property's cultural heritage value and interest. Figure 2: Front (west) Facade of 73 Young Street The property municipally addressed as 73 Young Street contains an early 20th century church building constructed in the Gothic architectural style. Constructed in 1900, the property contains the St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, and is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. It satisfies eight out of the nine criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22). Criteria Criteria Met (Yes/No) 1. The property has design value or physical value Yes because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, material, or construction method. 2. The property has design value or physical value Yes because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3. The property has design or physical value because it No demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. Page 437 of 579 4. The property has historical value or associative value Yes because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. 5. The property has historical or associative value because Yes it yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. 6. The property has historical value or associative value Yes because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. 7. The property has contextual value because it is Yes important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. 8. The property has contextual value because it is Yes physically, functionally, visually, or historically linked to its surroundings. 9. The property has contextual value because it is a Yes landmark. Design/Physical Value The design and physical value of 73 Young Street relates to its Gothic architectural style, laid out in the shape of a Latin Cross with extensive use of decorative brick and stone moulding, buttresses, and circular brick tiles, and overall symmetry of the church with similar facade and fenestration patterns throughout. Historical/Associative Value The historical and associative value of 73 Young Street relates to the original owner and use of the property and building, and the contributions made to Kitchener's history. The land has always been used as a church and contains one of the oldest churches in Kitchener. The subject property has direct associations with Arthur William Holmes, a prominent architect who devoted most of their career to designing buildings for the Roman Catholic Church in Southern Ontario. Contextual Value The contextual value of 73 Young Street relates to physical, historical, functional, and visual links to the building's surroundings. The building is located on the block bounded by Duke Street, Young Street, Weber Street West, and Ontario Street, and the west portion of this block has been historically owned by St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. The church building has a strong visual presence, including important views, on Duke Street and Young Street as the building occupies a large site slightly elevated on a hill. The church building has also been recognized as a landmark within the City of Kitchener. Page 438 of 579 Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 73 Young Street resides in the following heritage attributes of the Gothic architectural style: All elements related to the construction and architectural style of the building, including: o All elevations of the building; o The scale and massing of the building; o Roofline; o Plan of building in the shape of a Latin Cross; o Red rick, including brick buttresses and other brick details; o Stone decorative details, including surrounding windows, on the buttressed towers and sills; o Gothic pointed arch door and window openings, including: ■ Gothic pointed arch windows with tracery; ■ Four sets of double wood doors with hinges on the front elevation; ■ Stained glass windows; Rose window and statue of the Virgin Mary above front doors; ■ Rose windows on the transepts; o Two squared buttressed towers with conical peaks topped with small crosses; o Decorative circular brick tiles above statue of Mary; o Trefoil stone details; o Rusticated stone foundation; and rose windows and on either side of the o All other decorative elements on all elevations of the building; and All elements related to the contextual value of the building, including: o The original location of the building on Young Street. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Operating Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting. CONSULT— Heritage Planning staff have consulted with the Heritage Kitchener committee regarding designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. Property owners were invited to consult via two separate letters dated May 23, 2023 and August 25, 2023. Page 439 of 579 Section 29(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act requires Council to consult with the Municipal Heritage Committee (Heritage Kitchener) before giving notice of its intention to designate a property. Heritage Kitchener will be consulted via circulation and consideration of this report (see INFORM above). Members of the community will be informed via circulation of this report to Heritage Kitchener and via formal consideration by Council. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served on the property owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust, and published in the local newspaper (The Record). Once notice has been served, the owner has the right of appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. It should be noted that should Council decide not to proceed with a Notice of Intention to Designate, that the building will remain on the City's Municipal Heritage Register until January 1, 2025, after which it will be removed according to the changes enacted by Bill 23. Once removed, it cannot re -listed on the Register again for five (5) years, i.e. January 1, 2030. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • Ontario Heritage Act, 2022 REVIEWED BY: Rosa Bustamante, Director of Planning APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Statement of Significance for 73 Young Street Page 440 of 579 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 73 YOUNG STREET C centre 0 Summary of Significance ❑x Design/Physical Value ❑x Historical/Associative Value ❑x Contextual Value Municipal Address- 73 Young Street Legal Description- Plan 401 Part Lots 1, 3-5 and 7 Year Built- 1900 Architectural Style- Gothic Original Owner- St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church Original Use- Church Condition- Good ®Social Value ❑Economic Value ❑Environmental Value Description of Cultural Heritage Resource 73 Young Street is an early 20th century building built in the Gothic architectural style. The building is situated on a 0.98 acre parcel of land located on the east side of Young Street between Duke Street West and Weber Street West in the City Commercial Core Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the church. Page 441 of 579 Heritage Value 73 Young Street is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative and contextual values. Desipn/Physical Value The design/physical value of 73 Young Street resides in its Gothic architecture. Laid out in the shape of a Latin Cross, the church exhibits extensive use of decorative brick and stone moulding, buttresses, and circular brick tiles. The overall symmetry of the church is reflected through similar facades and fenestration patterns throughout the building. Front/Main Facade (West Elevation) The main fagade of the church can broadly be divided into three sections: The left most section is a three-storey tower of red brick construction with two brick buttresses on either end and with a brick corbel table on the third storey. There are two long arched windows with tracery on the arches. The first -storey has a single two -over - two arched window. The ground floor level also has a big arched window with decorative detailing and tracery. There is a band of decorative stone bandcourses on each storey. All the windows have decorative stone moulding and trefoil detailing. The central part of this elevation contains two big arched doors with tracery with stone detailing. The first storey has a gable end with a cross at the top and brick quoining one the roof slopes towards the peak. Above these doors is a statue of Virgin Mary in the centre, with two circular rose brick tiles on each side. One the second and third storeys, there are two decorative stone arches with gable peaks on either end, with a large central decorative stone arch containing a large central rose window with tracery, and a decorative rose brick wall tile and smaller arched windows underneath it. This section also has a gable end with a cross with brick quoining. The right most section of this fagade includes two square buttressed towers with conical peaks topped with small crosses with a total height of four (4) storeys. The first storey includes a door with decorative tracery and stone detailing. The second and third storeys also contain arched windows with tracery with the top of the tower containing three arched but segmented windows. There are decorative stone bandcourses on each storey of the tower. Side Facade (North elevation facing Weber Street) This fagade includes a three-storey tower following the same fenestration and decorative pattern from the left-most section of the front fagade, except instead of a door, the first storey has a small arched window with decorative stone moulding. The central part of this fagade is only one -storey, and has four (4) buttresses, with gable peaks and decorative brick arches, dividing the fagade into 5 bays. Each bay contains a large arched stained glass window with tracery with two small arched windows on either side of them. At the end of this fagade is a large rose window with a gable peak with decorative brick quoining. There also seems to be an arched entry way on this fagade in front of the left side corner -most bay. Page 442 of 579 Rear Facade (East elevation facinq Ontario Street North) This facade is generally semi -circular with brick buttresses on the upper storey, dividing this fagade into five (5) bays on each storey. There is a circular window with tracery, with a chimney with decorative brick detailing. There also seems to be wooden addition on this fagade which was added probably after the church was built. On the ground storey, each bay contains three (3) arched windows with a soldier course and sills. At the end of the fifth bay, there a rectangular extension with arches windows and sills. Side Facade ( South Facade Facing Duke Street) This fagade includes a circular window with tracery on one end, with a section protruding from the rest of the fagade. This section has a gable peak with a cross and a large circular rose window with tracery, stone moulding and a small arched window underneath that. Following a similar fagade pattern as the elevation facing Weber Street, the central part of this fagade includes four (4) buttresses with brick gable peaks and brick arches, dividing this section into 5 bays. Each bay contains large arched stained-glass windows with tracery and decorative stone moulding. On the other side of this fagade are two squared buttressed towers with conical peaks topped with small crosses. The first storey includes a small arched window with decorative stone moulding. The second -storey includes a larger window with decorative stone moulding and tracery. The third storey includes two windows with trefoil tracery and decorative stone detailing. The tower peak includes three arched windows with decorative stone moulding and brick corbelling. Historical/Associative Value The historic and associative values of 73 Young Street relate to the original owner and use of the property and buildings, and the contributions they made to Kitchener's history. This land has always been used a church and contains one of the oldest churches in Kitchener. The church today sits on land that was purchased on August 16, 1854 from David Weber for $200.00. Prior to the formation of St. Mary's Parish, the few Catholic families travelled to St. Agatha Church to attend mass. In 1852, Kitchener (Berlin) was chosen to be the county seat. Since this was chosen to be the leading community, the Jesuits chose the this area to make a community centre. Father Rupert Ebner S.J., who was the spiritual leader from 1848 to 1856, encouraged the Catholics of Strassburg Williamsburg, Bridgeport, and Lexington to unite with those of Berlin to build a church, and the group agreed. On September 17, 1854, the cornerstone was laid by Bishop DeCharbonnel of the Toronto Diocese. The church was completed in 1856, blessed by Bishop Farell, the first Bishop of Hamilton, and was given the title of St. Mary of the Seven Dolors. The original church measured 80 by 40 feet with additions being constructed in the next few years. On June 26, 1892, a meeting held in the church resulted in a discussion for funding the construction of a new church because of crowding and it was decided that the church would collect monthly funding to fund the new church. By 1899, the church had sufficient funds to purchase the adjoining land from John Fennell for $7,500.00. On Page 443 of 579 September 30, 1900, Bishop T. J. Downing laid the cornerstone and in the late autumn of 1903, the church was completed. It had been planned by Arthur William Holmes of Toronto. It's date of construction, having been built at a time when Kitchener was Berlin, makes this church one of the oldest churches and buildings in Kitchener, thus having significant historical and associative value. Arthur William Holmes This building also has significant associative value related to Arthur William Holmes, the architect of the Church, who devoted most of his career to designing buildings for the Roman Catholic Church in Southern Ontario. Holmes was born in London, England in 1863 and received his early education there. He then went on to train with George Edmund Street (1824-1881), the `innovative master of the High Victorian style' in England. Holmes emigrated to Canada in 1885 and opened an office on Adelaide Street in Toronto. Initially, he worked with Joseph Connolly, first as a student then as a draftsman. During this time, he converted from Protestant to Catholic, which would have profound effects on his career. Upon entering into a partnership with Albert A. Post in July 1891, together they executed several designs for Catholic churches in communities around the Toronto Region. With the death of Joseph Connolly in 1904, Holmes became the successor of his former mentor, and Holmes then dominated the field of ecclesiastical design for Roman Catholic Churches in southern Ontario until 1940. Some of his works include: Holy family Roman Catholic Church at King Street West in Toronto, St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church on Queen Street East in Toronto, St. Helen's Roman Catholic Church in Toronto, St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church in Preston, St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Welland. Contextual Value The contextual value of 73 Young Street relates to the physical, historical, functional and visual links to the building's surroundings. The building is located on the block bounded by Duke Street West, Young Street, Weber Street West and Ontario Street. The west portion of this block has been historically owned by St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. Historic buildings still present on the block include: the St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church; the St. Mary's Roman Catholic Presbytery; and, the Lutherwood's Betty Thompson Youth Centre (historically known as the Notre Dame Convent). In addition, the St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church has a strong visual presence, including important views, on Duke Street and Young Street as the building occupies a large site slightly elevated on a hill. This church building has also been recognized as a landmark within the City of Kitchener. Other Values Social Value St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church has significant social value as a place of worship that has been in Kitchener for over a century. This building has been providing these services for over 100 years and has become a landmark and a place of importance in the Page 444 of 579 community. Places of worship often provide intangible community value as a place where people gather and are often a central piece of a community. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 73 Young Street resides in the following heritage attributes of the Gothic architectural style: ■ All elements related to the construction and architectural style of the building, including: o all elevations of the building o The scale and massing of the building; o Roofline; o plan of building in the shape of a Latin cross; o red brick, including brick buttresses and other brick details; o stone decorative details, including surrounding windows, on the buttressed towers and sills; o gothic pointed arch door and window openings, including: ■ gothic pointed arch windows with tracery; ■ four sets of double wood doors with hinges on the front elevation; ■ stained glass windows; ■ rose window and statue of the Virgin Mary above front doors; ■ rose windows on the transepts; o two square buttressed towers with conical peaks topped with small crosses; and; o decorative circular brick tiles above rose windows and on either side of statue of Mary; o trefoil stone details; o Rusticated stone foundation; and o All other decorative elements on all elevations of the building. ■ All elements related to the contextual value of the building; o The original location of the building at the intersection of Weber Street West and Young Street. Page 445 of 579 Photographs Page 446 of 579 Page 447 of 579 73 Young Street — Architectural Detailing Page 448 of 579 • • 11 i �i 1 i ytl � r 73 Young Street — Architectural Detailing Page 448 of 579 N8 TR 11 73 Young Street —East Fagade (looking towards Ontario Street North) Page 449 of 579 Page 451 of 579 Staff Report r NJ :R Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: November 7, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Manager of Development Review, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Raida Chowdhury, Student Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7078 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 10 DATE OF REPORT: October 10, 2023 REPORT NO.: DSD -2023-479 SUBJECT: Notice of Intention to Designate 4 King Street East/1 Queen Street North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act RECOMMENDATION: 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 4 King Street East/1 Queen Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to request that Council direct the Clerk to publish a Notice of Intention to designate 4 King Street East/1 Queen Street North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.An updated Statement of Significance on the property's cultural heritage value was taken to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on August 1St, 2023. On this meeting date, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 4 King Street East/1 Queen Street North be recognized, and designation pursued. • The key finding of this report is that 4 King Street East/1 Queen Street North meets the criteria for designation under Ontario Heritage Act Regulation 9/06 (amended by 569/22) and has been confirmed to be a significant cultural heritage resource. • There are no financial implications. • Community engagement included informing residents by posting this report with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener meeting and consultation with Heritage Kitchener. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served to the Owner and Ontario Heritage Trust, and published in the local newspaper. • This report supports the delivery of core services. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 452 of 579 BACKGROUND: 4 King Street East / 1 Queen Street North is a 19th century commercial building built in the Italianate architectural style. The building is situated on a 0.46 acre parcel of land located on the north east corner of King Street East and Queen Street North in the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The subject property is located in the Downtown Cultural Heritage Landscape, and is listed on the Municipal Heritage Register as a non- designated property of heritage value or interest. A Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) and Conservation Plan (CP), both prepared by MHBC Planning in 2017, were submitted to support the redevelopment of the subject property and adjacent properties. The proposed redevelopment included alterations to the ground floor commercial storefronts, west fagade (Queen Street), south fagade (King Street), as well as the interior. The HIA concluded that the subject property is a significant cultural heritage resource and meets the criteria for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. As of 2023, the redevelopment of the subject property has been completed, and the rehabilitation work included improvements to the structural integrity of the building, repairs to the masonry, and updates to the egress. Additions to modernize the building such as an elevator and washroom were included. The exterior was finished with various elements appropriate to the style of the building, including trim, decorative moulding, and cornices. 2' ,w2 Ge .ph G,V \ to y45 20 �2 N 4Ly, �At Figure 1: Location Map for 4 King Street East/1 Queen Street North Page 453 of 579 q Gni �Qm citin 1151"o".. Ge .ph G,V \ to y45 20 �2 N 4Ly, �At Figure 1: Location Map for 4 King Street East/1 Queen Street North Page 453 of 579 Figure 2: 4 King Street East/1 Queen Street North After Restoration Figure 3: 4 King Street East/1 Queen Street North Before Restoration A full assessment of 4 King Street East/1 Queen Street North has been completed and included a field evaluation and detailed archival research. The findings concluded that the subject property meets the criteria for designation. An updated Statement of Significance on the property's cultural heritage value was taken to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on August 1St, 2023. On this meeting date, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 4 King Street East/1 Queen Street North be recognized, and designation pursued. This work was Page 454 of 579 undertaken as part of the City of Kitchener Municipal Heritage Register (MHR) Review, initiated in February of 2023. The MHR Review is the City's response to amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act introduced in January of 2023 through Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act. The City contacted owners of listed properties through an initial letter dated May 23, 2023, to inform them of this undertaking. Owners of properties recommended for designation were contacted via a second letter dated August 25, 2023, and invited to contact the City's Heritage Planner with any comments, questions, or concerns. Per standard procedure, should Council support the Notice of Intention to Designate, Owners will be contacted a third time through a Notice of Intention to Designate (NOID) Letter. An ad for the NOID will also be published in a newspaper. Once the letter is served and the ad posted, there will be a 30 -day appeal period in which Owners may object to the designation. REPORT: Identifying and protecting cultural heritage resources within the City of Kitchener is an important part of planning for the future, and helping to guide change while conserving the buildings, structures, and landscapes that give our City its unique identity. The City plays a critical role in the conservation of cultural heritage resources. The designation of property under the Ontario Heritage Act is the main tool to provide long-term protection of cultural heritage resources for future generations. Designation recognizes the importance of a property to the local community; protects the property's cultural heritage value; encourages good stewardship and conservation; and promotes knowledge and understanding about the property. Designation not only publicly recognized the promotes awareness, it also provides a process for ensuring that changes to a property are appropriately managed and that these changes respect the property's cultural heritage value and interest. The property municipally addressed as 1 Queen Street North is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, contextual, and economic values. It satisfies 5 out of the 9 criteria of Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22). Criteria Criteria Met (Yes/No) 1. The property has design value or physical value Yes because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, material, or construction method. 2. The property has design value or physical value No because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3. The property has design or physical value because it No demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. 4. The property has historical value or associative value Yes because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. 5. The property has historical or associative value because Yes it yields, or has the potential to yield, information that Page 455 of 579 contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. 6. The property has historical value or associative value No because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. 7. The property has contextual value because it is Yes important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. 8. The property has contextual value because it is Yes physically, functionally, visually, or historically linked to its surroundings. 9. The property has contextual value because it is a No landmark. Design/Physical Value The design and physical values relate to the Italianate architectural style that is in good condition with many intact original elements. The building features: yellow brick construction; individual facades, including some original main street storefronts; simple cornice with single wood brackets; and semi -circular window openings with brick voussoirs. The building has been painted white. South (Front) Facade The existing building is 3 storeys in height and constructed of brick with a flat roof. The ground floor contains a commercial unit and the upper storeys contain two full 6/6 semi- circular hung windows with brick voussoirs and one partial 6/6 semi -circular window that it shares with 8-10 King Street East on each storey. At the top of this fagade, there is a cornice with decorative brackets and decorative brick work that extends throughout the fagade. The cornice and the brackets used to be red but have since been painted black. West (Side) Facade This fagade extends along Queen Street North and has a similar fenestration pattern as the front fagade. The fagade contains commercial stores at the ground level, with 15 windows on each storey. These windows are 6/6 semi -circular hung windows with brick voussoirs and sills. At the top of this fagade is the cornice with decorative brackets and decorative brickwork. North (Rear) Facade The fagade has been altered. The fagade did not have any window openings or door openings and was a blank fagade. Since then, the window has been altered with window openings on each storey. Although there have been several alterations to the building over the years, including the alterations that had to be made because of a fire, the building still maintains some of its original elements and is still representative of its Italianate architectural style and retains its heritage integrity. Page 456 of 579 Historical/Associative Value The historical and associative values relate to the original owner and use of the building. The original owner of the building was Louis Breithaupt while the original use of the building was a hotel — the American Hotel. The American Hotel was built by Louis Breithaupt in 1862-1863 for $9000.00. It is estimated that the building has served as a hotel for approximately 100 years. The building is the oldest commercial building in the City. Louis Breithaupt was a prominent business in Berlin as well as a former mayor, and his contributions to the development of Berlin form an integral chapter in Berlin's commercial and industrial development. Contextual Value This building has contextual value as being built in the downtown commercial core of Berlin, before it became Kitchener, and is a part of a group of buildings that were built at a time when industrial and commercial development in Berlin (now Kitchener) was happening. Today, these buildings are located in the downtown commercial core of Kitchener, and greatly contribute to the character of the area. The building is in its original location, and maintains historical and visual links to its surroundings. Furthermore, this building is the oldest commercial building in the City and located a prominent intersection in the downtown city core, contributing to its contextual value. Other Values Economic Value The existing building has economic value as being representative of a building with a history that contributes to the economic development that was taking initially in Berlin, and then in Kitchener in the late 19th and early 20th century. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 4 King Street East/1 Queen Street North resides in the following heritage attributes: ■ All elements related to the construction and Italianate architectural style of the building, including: o yellow brick construction; o individual front, rear, and west facades on the second and third storey, except for the east facade; o roof and roofline; o Decorative brickwork around the single wood brackets; o simple cornice with single wood brackets; and, o semi -circular window openings with brick voussoirs and sills on the front and west (Queen Street) facade; ■ All contextual elements related to the building including: o Its original location on Queen Street South streetscape and its contribution to the Kitchener downtown commercial area. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. Page 457 of 579 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Operating Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the council / committee meeting. CONSULT AND COLLABORATE — Section 29(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act requires Council to consult with the Municipal Heritage Committee (Heritage Kitchener) before giving notice of its intention to designate a property. Heritage Kitchener will be consulted via circulation and consideration of this report (see INFORM above). Members of the community will be informed via circulation of this report to Heritage Kitchener and via formal consideration by Council. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served on the property owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust, and published in the local newspaper (The Record). Once notice has been served, the owner has the right of appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Section 29(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act requires Council to consult with the Municipal Heritage Committee (Heritage Kitchener) before giving notice of its intention to designate a property. Heritage Kitchener will be consulted via circulation and consideration of this report (see INFORM above). Members of the community will be informed via circulation of this report to Heritage Kitchener and via formal consideration by Council. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served on the property owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust, and published in the local newspaper (The Record). Once notice has been served, the owner has the right of appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. It should be noted that should Council decide not to proceed with a Notice of Intention to Designate, that the building will remain on the City's Municipal Heritage Register until January 1, 2025, after which it will be removed according to the changes enacted by Bill 23. Once removed, it cannot re -listed on the Register again for five (5) years, i.e. January 1, 2030. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • Ontario Heritage Act, 2022 REVIEWED BY: Rosa Bustamante, Director of Planning APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Updated Statement of Significance for 4 King Street East/1 Queen Street East Page 458 of 579 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 4 KING STREET EAST / 1 QUEEN STREET NORTH �ie� xX v -1—g Greer to i� G°boy +. t s,� 6 b42605B'c •�Arls' � / * / 5 �� memueeuni '� t0 42 t ;OM LCORE (,� Oueen St -. 53aie Marka a 6 /41 / t �5 32 18 20 S�. 9t<,`v rs Summary of Significance ❑x Design/Physical Value ❑x Historical/Associative Value ❑x Contextual Value Gp� 22 \ FS C &n ph Gr. ❑Social Value ®Economic Value ❑Environmental Value Municipal Address- 4 King Street East / 1 Queen Street North Legal Description- Plan 364 Pt Lots 13 & 14 Architectural Style- Italianate Year Built: 1862/1863 Original Owner- Louis Breithaupt Original Use- Hotel Condition- Good Description of Cultural Heritage Resource 4 King Street East/1 Queen Street North is a 19th century commercial building built in the Italianate architectural style. The building is situated on a 0.46 acre parcel of land located on the north east corner of King Street East and Queen Street North in the City Commercial Core Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the commercial building. Page 459 of 579 Heritage Value 4 King Street East/1 Queen Street North is recognized for its design/physical, significant historical/associative and contextual values. Desipn/Physical Value The design and physical values relate to the Italianate architectural style that is in good condition with many intact original elements. The building features: yellow brick construction; individual facades, including some original main street storefronts; simple cornice with single wood brackets; and semi -circular window openings with brick voussoirs. The building has been painted white. South (Front) Facade The existing building is 3 storeys in height and constructed of brick with a flat roof. The ground floor contains a commercial unit and the upper storeys contain two full 6/6 semi- circular hung windows with brick voussoirs and one partial 6/6 semi -circular window that it shares with 8-10 King Street East on each storey. At the top of this facade, there is a cornice with decorative brackets and decorative brick work that extends throughout the facade. The cornice and the brackets used to be red but have since been painted black. West (Side) Facade This fagade extends along Queen Street North and has a similar fenestration pattern as the front fagade. The fagade contains commercial stores at the ground level, with 15 windows on each storey. These windows are 6/6 semi -circular hung windows with brick voussoirs and sills. At the top of this fagade is the cornice with decorative brackets and decorative brickwork. North (Rear) Facade The fagade has been altered. The fagade did not have any window openings or door openings and was a blank fagade. Since then, the window has been altered with window openings on each storey. Although there have been several alterations to the building over the years, including the alterations that had to be made because of a fire, the building still maintains some of its original elements and is still representative of its Italianate architectural style and retains its heritage integrity. Historical/Associative Value The historical and associative values relate to the original owner and use of the property, as well as the contribution they made to the history of Berlin (now Kitchener). The original owner of the building was Louis Breithaupt while the original use of the building was a hotel — the American Hotel. The American Hotel was built by Louis Breithaupt in 1862-1863 for $9,000.00. It is estimated that the building has served as a hotel for approximately 100 years. The building is the oldest commercial building in the City. Louis Breithaupt was a prominent business in Berlin as well as a former mayor, Page 460 of 579 and his contributions to the development of Berlin form an integral chapter in Berlin's commercial and industrial development. Louis Breithaupt Louis Jacob Breithaupt was born in Buffalo, New York, on March 3, 1855. His parents were Louis and Catherine (Hailer) Breithaupt. Louis' father was a native of Hessen, Germany, who brought his family from the United States to Canada, which led to Louis being educated in Berlin and Toronto, after which he joined his family in business in Berlin, learning the trade of a tanner. He served many roles, from being a salesman, bookkeeper, and commercial traveler for the house, and upon the death of his father in 1880, he became a member and acting manager of the form of Louis Breithaupt & Company. In 1890, with Louis Breithaupt now the President of the Company, the business was re -organized as a joint stock company, also becoming known as The Breithaupt Leather Company Ltd, have extensive tanneries at Berlin, Penetanguishene and Listowel, with the head office in Berlin. This company became one of the biggest leather companies to operate in Canada. This contributed greatly to the economic and industrial development of Berlin at the time, with Louis Breithaupt becoming one of the most prominent members of the society. Along with his business, he has also served as the President for the Ontario Bank Company, President of the Berlin Gas, Electric Light & Power Company, a Director for the Economical Fire Insurance Co. of Berlin, and was also the President of the North Waterloo Agricultural Society. Additionally, he was the first Vice -President of The Berlin Rubber Company. He was also the President of the Berlin Board of Trade. For many years he was on the Waterloo County council as a member, serving was a Warden of the County in 1898. For seven years, he was also served as a member of the Berlin Town Council, and served as a mayor of the city in 1889. Contextual Value This building has contextual value as being built in the downtown commercial core of Berlin, before it became Kitchener, and is a part of a group of buildings that were built at a time when industrial and commercial development in Berlin (now Kitchener) was happening. Today, these buildings are located in the downtown commercial core of Kitchener, and greatly contribute to the character of the area. The building is in its original location, and maintains historical and visual links to its surroundings. Furthermore, this building is the oldest commercial building in the City and located at a prominent intersection in the downtown city core, contributing to its contextual value. Other Values Economic Value The existing building has economic value as being representative of a building with a history that contributes to the economic development that was taking place initially in Berlin, and then in Kitchener in the late 19th and early 20th century. Page 461 of 579 Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 4 King Street East/1 Queen Street North resides in the following heritage attributes: ■ All elements related to the construction and Italianate architectural style of the building, including: o Yellow brick construction; o Individual front, rear, and west facades on the second and third storey; o Roof and roofline; o Decorative brickwork around the single wood brackets; o Simple cornice with single wood brackets; and, o Semi -circular window openings with brick voussoirs and sills on the front and west (Queen Street) facade; ■ All contextual elements related to the building including: o Its original location on King Street East/Queen Street North streetscape and its contribution to the Kitchener downtown commercial area. Page 462 of 579 Photographs Page 463 of 579 Staff Report r NJ :R Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: November 7, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Manager of Development Review, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Jessica Vieira, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7291 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 10 DATE OF REPORT: October 13, 2023 REPORT NO.: DSD -2023-462 SUBJECT: Notice of Intention to Designate 2-22 Duke Street East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act RECOMMENDATION: 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 2- 22 Duke Street East as being of cultural heritage value or interest. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to request that Council direct the Clerk to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally addressed as 2-22 Duke Street East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. • An updated Statement of Significance on the property's cultural heritage value was taken to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on June 6, 2023. On this meeting date, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 2-22 Duke Street East be recognized and designation pursued. • The key finding of this report is that the property municipally addressed as 2-22 Duke Street East meets the criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22) and has been confirmed to be a significant cultural heritage resource. The property is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value. • There are no financial implications. • Community engagement included informing residents by posting this report with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting, providing written correspondence to the property owner, and consulting with Heritage Kitchener. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served to the Owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust. • This report supports the delivery of core services. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 464 of 579 BACKGROUND: The subject property is located on the north side of Duke Street East, on the north-east corner lot where Queen Street North intersects and west of the Frederick Street intersection. It is a two-storey early 20th century brick commercial building constructed in the Art Deco architectural style, situated on 0.09 acres of land in the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. BGG UrEy dRh'E a, \y 64 TnriL,•.lJnded Ghurctti a5 i 14.15 wrgeisan9 Green15 �.` 29416Jww -anon 1 Cenotaph { . Q I! /Cenotaph Green � Figure 1: Location Map of Subject Property 95 5'•i ataf0 Consul Iclata 7 A full assessment of 2-22 Duke Street East has been completed and included a field evaluation and detailed archival research. The findings concluded that the subject property meets the criteria for designation. An updated Statement of Significance on the property's cultural heritage value was taken to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on June 6, 2023. On this meeting date, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 2-22 Duke Street East be recognized and designation pursued. This work was undertaken as part of the City of Kitchener Municipal Heritage Register (MHR) Review, initiated in February of 2023. The MHR Review is the City's response to amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act introduced in January of 2023 through Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act. The City contacted owners of listed properties through an initial letter dated May 23, 2023, to inform them of this undertaking. Owners of properties recommended for designation were contacted via a second letter dated August 25, 2023, and invited to contact the City's Heritage Planner with any comments, questions, or concerns. Per standard procedure, should Council support the Notice of Intention to Designate, Owners will be contacted a third time through a Notice of Intention to Designate (NOID) Letter. An ad for the NOID will also be published in a newspaper. Once the letter is served and the ad posted, there will be a 30 -day appeal period in which Owners may object to the designation. Page 465 of 579 REPORT: Identifying and protecting cultural heritage resources within the City of Kitchener is an important part of planning for the future, and helping to guide change while conserving the buildings, structures, and landscapes that give the City of Kitchener its unique identity. The City plays a critical role in the conservation of cultural heritage resources. The designation of property under the Ontario Heritage Act is the main tool to provide long-term protection of cultural heritage resources for future generations. Designation recognizes the importance of a property to the local community; protects the property's cultural heritage value; encourages good stewardship and conservation; and promotes knowledge and understanding about the property. Designation not only publicly recognizes and promotes awareness, but it also provides a process for ensuring that changes to a property are appropriately managed and that these changes respect the property's cultural heritage value and interest. Figure 2: Front Facade of 2-22 Duke Street East 2-22 Duke Street East is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. It satisfies six of the nine criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22). A summary of the criteria that is met or not met is provided in the table below. Criteria Criteria Met (Yes/No) 1. The property has design value or physical value Yes because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, material, or construction method. 2. The property has design value or physical value Yes because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3. The property has design or physical value because it No demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. Page 466 of 579 4. The property has historical value or associative value Yes because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. 5. The property has historical or associative value because Yes it yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. 6. The property has historical value or associative value No because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. 7. The property has contextual value because it is Yes important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. 8. The property has contextual value because it is Yes physically, functionally, visually, or historically linked to its surroundings. 9. The property has contextual value because it is a No landmark. Design/ Physical Value The building municipally addressed as 2-22 Duke Street East has design and physical value, being a notable and unique example of the Art Deco architectural style as well as displaying a high degree of craftmanship through the many detailed elements of the structure. The building is two -storeys in height and possesses approximately 50 metres of frontage along Duke Street East, creating a long horizontal backdrop for the streetscape. Historical /Associative Value The property has historical and associative values, as it relates directly to the theme of economic growth and development in the downtown area and has direct association with the Breithaupt family through its original ownership. Since its construction in 1931, 2-22 Duke Street has been home to numerous businesses. The sites first tenant was Herman Ahrens, who worked as a local tailor. Other early shops included Freddie and Jack's Sporting Goods, Grip Tite Roofing, and the Sheehy Brothers. The commercial use of the building continues to this day. The building was constructed and originally owned by William Henry Breithaupt. The Breithaupt's were a prominent family in the history of Kitchener, being involved in numerous businesses including the Breithaupt Leather Company, the Berlin Gas Company, and the Berlin and Waterloo Railway. The family also had a strong political presence, with different members acting as mayors of then -Berlin as well as being members of the House of Commons. William H. Breithaupt carried on the Breithaupt family interest in both the Berlin and Waterloo Railway and the Berlin Gas Company in the early nineteen -hundreds. Other notable achievements of his include being the first chairman of the City Planning Commission from 1917-1921 and directly contributing to the organization Page 467 of 579 and establishment of the Waterloo Historical Society in 1912, acting as the first president and holding the position for 12 consecutive years. He was involved in numerous major infrastructure projects and public enterprises, including the construction of the Bridgeport line in 1902, the Grand River Country Clubhouse, and erection of the Memorial Tower, the development of the Grand River Conservation Scheme, and the opening of Duke Street from Queen to Frederick. Through these numerous contributions, William H. Breithaupt can be defined as being significant to the community. Contextual Values The contextual value of the property relates to its physical, historical, functional, and visual link to its surroundings. The building sits on the intersection of Queen Street North and Duke Street East, in its original location. It retains its original use as the home to multiple local businesses. It is surrounded by other historic buildings, including 49 Queen Street North (St Peter's Lutheran Church) to the south, 10 Duke Street to the west (the former head office of the Economical Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Kitchener), and 15-29 Duke Street East to the north (the Federal Building, which is both a Recognized Federal Heritage Building and listed on the Kitchener Municipal Heritage Register). Heritage Attributes: The heritage value of 2-22 Duke Street East resides in the following heritage attributes: ■ All elements related to the construction and Art Deco architectural style of the building, including: o Roof and roofline; o Windows and window openings; o Door openings; o Concrete sills and soldier course headings; o Two central brick pilasters topped with finials and decorated with floral motifs; o Two-storey semi -circular opening; o Breithaupt Family Grant of Arms; and, o Pilasters and decorative stone caps. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Operating Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting. Page 468 of 579 CONSULT— Heritage Planning staff have consulted with the Heritage Kitchener committee regarding designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. Property owners were invited to consult via two separate letters dated May 23, 2023 and August 25, 2023. Section 29(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act requires Council to consult with the Municipal Heritage Committee (Heritage Kitchener) before giving notice of its intention to designate a property. Heritage Kitchener will be consulted via circulation and consideration of this report (see INFORM above). Members of the community will be informed via circulation of this report to Heritage Kitchener and via formal consideration by Council. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served on the property owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust, and published in the local newspaper (The Record). Once notice has been served, the owner has the right of appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. It should be noted that should Council decide not to proceed with a Notice of Intention to Designate, that the building will remain on the City's Municipal Heritage Register until January 1, 2025, after which it will be removed according to the changes enacted by Bill 23. Once removed, it cannot re -listed on the Register again for five (5) years, i.e. January 1, 2030. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • Ontario Heritage Act, 2022 • Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review (DSD -2023-225) REVIEWED BY: Rosa Bustamante, Director of Planning APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Statement of Significance for 2-22 Duke Street East Page 469 of 579 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 2-22 DUKE STREET EAST sa Summary of Significance ®Design/Physical Value ®Historical Value ®Contextual Value ❑Social Value ❑Economic Value ❑Environmental Value Municipal Address: 2-22 Duke Street Legal Description: Plan 401 Pt Lot 11 Pt Lot 12 Year Built: 1931 Architectural Style: Art Deco Original Owner: W. H. Breithaupt Original Use: Commercial Condition: Good Description of Cultural Heritage Resource 2-22 Duke Street East is a two-storey early 20th century brick commercial building constructed in the Art Deco architectural style. The building is situated on a 0.09 -acre parcel of land located on the north side of Duke Street East between Queen Street North and Frederick Street in the City Commercial Core Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the commercial building. Page 470 of 579 Heritage Value 2-22 Duke Street East is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value. Desipn/Physical Value The building municipally addressed as 2-22 Duke Street East has design and physical value, being a notable and unique example of the Art Deco architectural style as well as displaying a high degree of craftmanship through the many detailed elements of the structure. The building is two -storeys in height and possesses approximately 50 metres of frontage along Duke Street East, creating a long horizontal backdrop for the streetscape. Front (South) Facade The front of the building faces Duke Street East and is comprised of thirteen pilasters that create twelve bays of varying widths. The two bays on the west and the three bays on the east may be additions that were added after the original construction period, as the height of the roof is slightly lower, and the pilasters differ in appearance. Further, they create an unsymmetrical composition and lack masonry detailing about the second story windows that is visible on the seven center bays. The three western -most pilasters and four eastern -most pilasters appear to be made from cast -concrete, while the remaining six pilasters in the center are brick. Each of the thirteen are capped with decorative stone detailing, with the two central most containing stone finials and floral motifs as well. Each bay, except the central portion, contains two single hung windows with soldier course heading and stone sills on the second story. The centre-most bay contains a two-storey semi -circular opening that serves as a central entrance. Stonework with the Breithaupt Family Grant of Arms tops this semi- circular arch. West (Side) Facade The west side fagade faces Queen Street North and is framed by two pilasters composed of cast - concrete and topped with a decorative stone cap. A stone belt course divides the two storeys. The rest of the fagade is covered with angel brick. East Side Facade The east fagade directly abuts the adjacent building and is not visible. Rear North Facade The rear north fagade is primarily composed of brick, though a portion of the eastern end has vinyl cladding. Casement windows with stone sills are placed in a symmetrical pattern along the second storey, except for the vinyl-cladded portion. Historical Value The property has historical and associative value as it relates to the theme of economic growth and development in the downtown area as well as its direct association with the Breithaupt family. The building was constructed and originally owned by William Henry Breithaupt. The Breithaupt's were a prominent family in the history of Kitchener, being involved in numerous businesses including the Breithaupt Leather Company, the Berlin Gas Company, and the Berlin and Waterloo Railway. The family also had a strong political presence, with different members acting as mayors of then -Berlin as well as being members of the House of Commons. Page 471 of 579 William H. Breithaupt was a civil engineer by education, graduating from the prestigious Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York in 1881. At the time of his death, he had lived to be one of the oldest graduates of the school. Upon his return from the United States to Berlin in 1900, he carried on the family interest in both the Berlin and Waterloo Railway and the Berlin Gas Company, which had been previously managed by his late brother Carl. In addition, W.H. Breithaupt took grate interest in both city planning and heritage preservation, being the first chairman of the City Planning Commission from 1917-1921 as well as a past president of the Ontario Historical Society. He directly contributed to the organization and establishment of the Waterloo Historical Society in 1912, acting as the first president and holding the position for twelve consecutive years. W.H Breithaupt built the Bridgeport Line in 1902, which were later taken over by the city as public enterprises along with the Waterloo line and the Gas Company. Other notable builds of his include the casino for the Bridgeport Railway Park and the Grand River Country Clubhouse, which was the site that first introduced golf to Kitchener. He was directly involved with the initiative which led to the erection of the Memorial Tower and was a part of the development of the Grand River Conservation Scheme, pioneering flood control and conservation through storage reservoirs. Through his efforts the opening of Duke Street from Queen to Frederick Street was also secured. Mr. Breithaupt was recognized by membership in the Engineering Institute of Canada (past member of Council), the Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain), the American Society of Civil Engineers (Life Member), the American Institute of Consulting Engineers and the academic fraternity of Sigma Xi. Since its construction in 1931, 2-22 Duke Street has been home to numerous businesses. The sites first tenant was Herman Ahrens, who worked as a local tailor. Other early shops included Freddie and Jack's Sporting Goods, Grip Tite Roofing, and the Sheehy Brothers. The commercial use of the building continues to this day. Contextual Value The contextual value of the property relates to its physical, historical, functional, and visual link to its surroundings. The building sits on the intersection of Queen Street North and Duke Street East, in its original location. It retains its original use as the home to multiple local businesses. It is surrounded by other historic buildings, including 49 Queen Street North (St Peter's Lutheran Church) to the south, 10 Duke Street to the west (the former head office of the Economical Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Kitchener), and 15-29 Duke Street East to the north (the Federal Building, which is both a Recognized Federal Heritage Building and listed on the Kitchener Municipal Heritage Register). Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 2-22 Duke Street East resides in the following heritage attributes: ■ All elements related to the construction and Art Deco architectural style of the building, including: o Roof and roofline; o Windows and window openings; o Door openings; o Concrete sills and soldier course headings; o Two central brick pilasters topped with finials and decorated with floral motifs; o Two-storey semi -circular opening; o Breithaupt Family Grant of Arms; and, o Pilasters and decorative stone caps. Page 472 of 579 References • Biography: William Henry Breithaupt. Waterloo Historical Society, Thirty -Second Annual Report. Photographs ire ifl I� FI 111 �llj� ac ,"' �l���fLPaLCyi.. d. � a - 4c £IJ% I i Front Elevation (South Fagade) Page 473 of 579 Side Elevation (West Facade) .ti Masonry Detailing 1I Page 474 of 579 3 Y 1 LL S A LER r Whol Close up of one bay displaying the different pilasters and decorative brickwork above the second- storey windows Page 475 of 579 Staff Report r NJ :R Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: November 7, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Manager of Development Review, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Jessica Vieira, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7291 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 4 DATE OF REPORT: October 10, 2023 REPORT NO.: DSD -2023-463 SUBJECT: Notice of Intention to Designate 40 Chapel Hill Drive under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act RECOMMENDATION: 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 40 Chapel Hill Drive as being of cultural heritage value or interest. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to request that Council direct the Clerk to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally addressed as 40 Chapel Hill Drive under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. • An updated Statement of Significance on the property's cultural heritage value was taken to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on August 1, 2023. On this meeting date, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 40 Chapel Hill Drive be recognized, and designation pursued. • The key finding of this report is that the property municipally addressed as 40 Chapel Hill Drive meets the criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22) and has been confirmed to be a significant cultural heritage resource. The property is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value. • There are no financial implications. • Community engagement included informing residents by posting this report with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting, providing written correspondence to the property owner, and consulting with Heritage Kitchener. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served to the Owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust. • This report supports the delivery of core services. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 476 of 579 BACKGROUND: The subject property is located on the east side of Chapel Hill Drive, between Caryndale Drive to the west and Evenstone Avenue to the east. The property contains a 20th century building constructed in the Modern architectural style. The building is situated on a 6.98 - acre irregularily shaped parcel of land in the Doon South Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the institutional building, known as the Carmel New Church and School. ' 142 - G. i1 � 1 41�- BaOKmarks } 24l 6 -544- 540 536 . 51a � 532 lax 559 EV Eays rbNA� CR 7 C3 ^ 549 545 541 537 533 529 v 7 �T 3'12 LA t24 4(,1 IIII illl''1 t1 0 31 i �- 121 430 1 t S �S5 117" 424 � 58 "� t 490 76 496 ^ it 58 ii 434 @55T � � �' _ .fir.✓ \.' ��� 428 64 ¢ 4�j �a4z r a� a1 �G 432 1 4-08� X 1 I + L a Figure 1: Location Map of Subject Property A full assessment of 40 Chapel Hill Drive has been completed and included a field evaluation and detailed archival research. The findings concluded that the subject property meets the criteria for designation. An updated Statement of Significance on the property's cultural heritage value was taken to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on August 1, 2023. On this meeting date, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 40 Chapel Hill Drive be recognized and designation pursued. This work was undertaken as part of the City of Kitchener Municipal Heritage Register (MHR) Review, initiated in February of 2023. The MHR Review is the City's response to amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act introduced in January of 2023 through Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act. The City contacted owners of listed properties through an initial letter dated May 23, 2023, to inform them of this undertaking. Owners of properties recommended for designation were contacted via a second letter dated August 25, 2023, and invited to contact the City's Heritage Planner with any comments, questions, or concerns. Per standard procedure, Page 477 of 579 should Council support the Notice of Intention to Designate, Owners will be contacted a third time through a Notice of Intention to Designate (NOID) Letter. An ad for the NOID will also be published in a newspaper. Once the letter is served and the ad posted, there will be a 30 -day appeal period in which Owners may object to the designation. REPORT: Identifying and protecting cultural heritage resources within the City of Kitchener is an important part of planning for the future, and helping to guide change while conserving the buildings, structures, and landscapes that give the City of Kitchener its unique identity. The City plays a critical role in the conservation of cultural heritage resources. The designation of property under the Ontario Heritage Act is the main tool to provide long-term protection of cultural heritage resources for future generations. Designation recognizes the importance of a property to the local community; protects the property's cultural heritage value; encourages good stewardship and conservation; and promotes knowledge and understanding about the property. Designation not only publicly recognizes and promotes awareness, but it also provides a process for ensuring that changes to a property are appropriately managed and that these changes respect the property's cultural heritage value and interest. E Figure 2: View of Subject Property from 40 Chapel Hill Drive Page 478 of 579 fIRBIL �.p 40 Chapel Hill Drive is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. It satisfies eight of the nine criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22). A summary of the criteria that is met or not met is provided in the table below. Criteria Criteria Met (Yes/No) 1. The property has design value or physical value Yes because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, material, or construction method. 2. The property has design value or physical value Yes because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3. The property has design or physical value because it No demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. 4. The property has historical value or associative value Yes because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. 5. The property has historical or associative value because Yes it yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. 6. The property has historical value or associative value Yes because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. 7. The property has contextual value because it is Yes important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. 8. The property has contextual value because it is Yes physically, functionally, visually, or historically linked to its surroundings. 9. The property has contextual value because it is a Yes landmark. Design/ Physical Value The design and physical value of 40 Chapel Hill Drive resides in its Modern architectural style, laid out in an irregular floor plan and utilizing a mix of natural building materials including stone, vertical wood siding and wood shingles. Geometric elements such as octagonal entranceways, a pyramidal steeple, corner clerestory windows, and stained- glass windows are also incorporated throughout the design. Within the 52nd Volume of the Waterloo Historical Society (1963), the following commentary is offered on symbolic nature of the architecture of 40 Chapel Hill Drive: Page 480 of 579 "The new Church, like the old is based, architecturally, on certain symbols. Both are four- square as was the holy city of Jerusalem. The building materials are primarily stone and wood — materials of construction mentioned so frequently in the Bible. The chancel has three levels as does the roof, with the tower being the highest level. These are based on symbols because of the believe that the Bible itself has a symbolic or internal sense." Historical /Associative Value The historical and associative value of 40 Chapel Hill relates to the original owners and use of the property and building. The building was constructed by the Carmel Church of New Jerusalem, who remain the owners to date. The building has always been used as a church and this remains one of its dual uses, with the secondary use being a school. The Carmel Church of the New Jerusalem is a society of the New Church, which is a Christian denomination that follows the theological writings and interpretations of famous 18th century Swedish scientist, philosopher, and theologian Emanual Swedenborg. Such sects can be referred to as Swedenborgians. The Pennsylvania groups of Swedenborgian were one of the principal sources of immigration to Waterloo County, and later enabled the emergency of the Berlin Association in the middle of the nineteenth century. The Swedenborgians in Kitchener had at one point constituted the largest and most significant Swedenborgian community in Canada. Notable residents which were part of this group included Christian Enslin, Adam Ruby Sr, Charles A. Ahrens, and William Benton. The property also provides some insight into patterns of growth and development within the area. The subject property was located within an independent and self-sufficient church community known as Caryndale. Urbanization and a growing population led to the community's eventual annexation into Kitchener in the 1970's. The associative value of the Carmel New Church also relates to the architect of the building, John Lingwood. A prolific local architect in the mid -20th century, Lingwood's architectural firm completed more than 700 projects in its lifetime, with a large portion of the work being within the Waterloo Region. These projects ranged in function, scale, and style and included modest homes, university buildings, civic buildings, and churches. Some of his more significant work beyond the Carmel New Church includes the TD Bank at the intersection of King and Francis Street and the former provincial courthouse at the intersection of Frederick and Lancaster Street within the downtown area. Lingwood contributed to the existing appearance of Kitchener and the larger Regions built landscape. Contextual Value The contextual value of 40 Chapel Hill Drive relates to its importance in maintaining the character of the church -centred community formerly known as Caryndale. Though the area's title has changed from community to neighbourhood and it has grown significantly through the construction of new subdivisions as well as infill development, the predominant residential use of the area remains. The subject property and the surrounding area have been identified as being a Cultural Heritage Landscape (CHL) by the City of Kitchener Cultural Heritage Landscape Study approved by Council in 2015. Page 481 of 579 Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 40 Chapel Hill Drive resides in the following attributes identified below. All elements related to the construction and Modern architectural style of the building, including: o an irregular floor plan and massing; o natural building materials such as stone, vertical wood siding and wood shingles; o geometric elements such as octagonal entranceways; o pyramidal steeple and irregularly pitched roof; o flat roof with raised secondary level; o corner clerestory windows; and, o stained glass windows. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Operating Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting. CONSULT— Heritage Planning staff have consulted with the Heritage Kitchener committee regarding designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. Property owners were invited to consult via two separate letters dated May 23, 2023 and August 25, 2023. Section 29(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act requires Council to consult with the Municipal Heritage Committee (Heritage Kitchener) before giving notice of its intention to designate a property. Heritage Kitchener will be consulted via circulation and consideration of this report (see INFORM above). Members of the community will be informed via circulation of this report to Heritage Kitchener and via formal consideration by Council. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served on the property owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust, and published in the local newspaper (The Record). Once notice has been served, the owner has the right of appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. It should be noted that should Council decide not to proceed with a Notice of Intention to Designate, that the building will remain on the City's Municipal Heritage Register until January 1, 2025, after which it will be removed according to the changes enacted by Bill 23. Once removed, it cannot re -listed on the Register again for five (5) years, i.e. January 1, 2030. Page 482 of 579 PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • Ontario Heritage Act, 2022 • August Kitchener Municipal Heritage Register Review Update (DSD -2023-309) REVIEWED BY: Rosa Bustamante, Director of Planning APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Statement of Significance for 40 Chapel Hill Drive Page 483 of 579 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 40 CHAPEL HILL DRIVE 942 24 SS �.4i 549 538 545 L f A2 553 EV�Narp Fear 549 545 541 537 g 533 529 O 412 .s °chaol 'V _ r DOON SODTHH 0 429 424 � 42 s 11 U b 436 �. 4e4 ,� I��f ' 1, 42a 4i2 'S 4 1 441 41/i 4384 f} 448 - Summary of Significance ®Design/Physical Value ® Historical Value ® Contextual Value 5 6 P55 T, P Fr p 75 C 524 �11 b \'j 121 ® r � 117 76 C gy p� 6 IF ,r71/, pO ® Social Value ❑ Economic Value ❑ Environmental Value Municipal Address- 40 Chapel Hill Drive Legal Description: PLAN 1123 PT BLK A Year Built- 1964 Architectural Style- Modern Original Owner- Carmel Church of the New Jerusalem Original Use- Institutional Condition- Good Description of Cultural Heritage Resource 40 Chapel Hill Drive is a 20th century building built in the Modern architectural style. The building is situated on a 6.98 acre irregularily shaped parcel of land located on the east side of Chapel Hill Drive between Caryndale Drive and Evenstone Avenue in the Doon South Planning Community of the City Page 484 of 579 of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the institutional building, known as the Carmel New Church and School. Heritage Value 40 Chapel Hill Drive is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. Desi_gn/Physical Value The design and physical value of 40 Chapel Hill Drive resides in its Modern architectural style, laid out in an irregular floor plan and utilizing a mix of natural building materials including stone, vertical wood siding and wood shingles. Geometric elements such as octagonal entranceways, a pyramidal steeple, corner clerestory windows, and stained-glass windows are also incorporated throughout the design. The front facade of this building is positioned at an approximately 20 -degree angle to Chapel Hill Drive, with the western portion of the building being closest to the street. The front fagade can be divided into three sections; the western -most section, the central section, and the eastern -most section. The western -most section of the building is comprised of a new addition built in 2001 that expanded the capacity of the school. It is one -storey in height and has an irregular floor plan that predominately utilizes rectangular shapes and a flat roof. A canted bay sits off -center within this section and is composed of floor -to -ceiling windows, an entrance, and a pitched roof with asphalt shingles. The cladding of the rest of the western -most section is comprised of a pink stucco or plaster material on the upper two-thirds of the walls and a field -stone veneer on the lower third of the exterior. The central section also utilizes rectangular shapes in its floorplan. It is one storey in height, with a raised secondary level. The cladding is a confection of glass glazing extending over the upper two- thirds of the wall and afield stone veneer on the lower third. The windows are equal in size and intervals and appear to possess metal framing. The eastern -most section of the building is comprised of the 300 -seat chapel. It is the most distinctive section of the overall building in terms of appearance, with the contemporary Scandinavian style being evident. Stone, vertical wood siding, and wood shingles provide a rough and natural texture to the building, a contrast to the straight and heavily geometric angels utilized in its massing. The roofline of this section is the most distinguishable feature of the structure as a whole, being comprised of a tall pyramid steeple that shares focus at the sanctuary with the corner clerestory window opposite. Within the 52nd Volume of the Waterloo Historical Society (1963), the following commentary is offered on symbolic nature of the architecture of 40 Chapel Hill Drive: "The new Church, like the old is based, architecturally, on certain symbols. Both are four-square as was the holy city of Jerusalem. The building materials are primarily stone and wood — materials of construction mentioned so frequently in the Bible. The chancel has three levels as does the roof, with the tower being the highest level. These are based on symbols because of the believe that the Bible itself has a symbolic or internal sense." Historical/Associative Value The historical and associative value of 40 Chapel Hill relates to the original owners and use of the property and building. The building was constructed by the Carmel Church of New Jerusalem, who remain the owners to date. The building has always been used as a church and this remains one of its dual uses, with the secondary use being a school. Page 485 of 579 The Carmel Church of the New Jerusalem is a society of the New Church, which is a Christian denomination that follows the theological writings and interpretations of famous 18th century Swedish scientist, philosopher, and theologian Emanual Swedenborg. Such sects can be referred to as Swedenborgians. The Pennsylvania groups of Swedenborgian were one of the principal sources of immigration to Waterloo County, and later enabled the emergency of the Berlin Association in the middle of the nineteenth century. The Swedenborgians in Kitchener had at one point constituted the largest and most significant Swedenborgian community in Canada. Christian Enslin is one notable figure within what was then -Berlin's history and was a prominent figure within the Swedenborgian community. After immigrating from Germany to the Waterloo area in about 1830, Enslin practised his trade as a bookbinder — the first in the area - before eventually expanding his business into a bookstore and later taking an active role in journalism. He was instrumental in the formation of the first Swedenborgian congregation within Waterloo County. Other prominent names of this early group of Swedenborgian include Adam Ruby Sr., Charles A. Ahrens, and William Benton. 40 Chapel Hill Drive was not the first church for Kitchener's Swedenborgians. In 1847 the group occupied a 150 -seat chapel built on the corner of Church and Benton Street. As the congregation grew it moved to a new building on the corner of King and Water Street in 1870, which eventually became the first to adopt the name Church of the New Jerusalem. Divisions within the congregation that occurred in 1891 led to both the creation of a new group known as the Carmel Church Society and the erection of a new church at 820 King Street West. Finally, in 1960, the Carmel Church Society purchased the present-day property and approximately 500 acres of other holdings from congregation member John Evans, with the plan to build an independent and self-sufficient church community where families could be close to both the church and school. This community was named Caryndale. Patterns of growth and urbanization lead to Caryndales eventual annexation into Kitchener in the 1970's. The associative value of the Carmel New Church also relates to the architect of the building, John Lingwood. A prolific local architect in the mid -20th century, Lingwood's architectural firm completed more than 700 projects in its lifetime, with a large portion of the work being within the Waterloo Region. These projects ranged in function, scale, and style and included modest homes, university buildings, civic buildings, and churches. Some of his more significant work beyond the Carmel New Church includes the TD Bank at the intersection of King and Francis Street and the former provincial courthouse at the intersection of Frederick and Lancaster Street within the downtown area. Lingwood contributed to the existing appearance of Kitchener and the larger Regions built landscape. Contextual Value The contextual value of 40 Chapel Hill Drive relates to its importance in maintaining the character of the church -centred community formerly known as Caryndale. Though the area's title has changed from community to neighbourhood and it has grown significantly through the construction of new subdivisions as well as infill development, the predominant residential use of the area remains. The subject property and the surrounding area have been identified as being a Cultural Heritage Landscape (CHL) by the City of Kitchener Cultural Heritage Landscape Study approved by Council in 2015. Key characteristics of this CHL include diversely sized lots that are often well -landscaped and follow the natural topography and drainage patterns of the land. Housing types are modest and not consistent in architectural style, but rather reflect the popular styles of the time -period in which they were built. Further, many members of the congregation reside in the surrounding homes with some even being original residents of the former community. Page 486 of 579 The church is also physically, functionally, visually, and historically linked to its surroundings. Though the majority of the 503 acres of land on which the church was originally situated has been parcelled and subdivided, the church remains in situ and continues in its original function. In addition, the Church has a strong visual presence, being situated on the largest piece of land within the neighbourhood and possessing a distinct architectural style. The tall pyramidal shaped steeple in particular acts as a marker within the landscape. Other Values Social Value The Carmel New Church and School has social value as a place of worship and education. This building has been providing these services since its construction in 1964, and its operations were central to the development and function of the surrounding community. It remains a prominent place of importance within the Caryndale neighbourhood, with many near -by residents being members of the Carmel New Church congregation. Places of worship often provide intangible community value, serving as places where people gather and socialize in addition to providing comfort or support to those who need it and creating community connections. Schools also contribute social value for a community, acting as a source of socialization and learning for children. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 40 Chapel Hill Drive resides in the following heritage attributes: All elements related to the construction and Modern architectural style of the building, including: o an irregular floor plan and massing; o natural building materials such as stone, vertical wood siding and wood shingles; o geometric elements such as octagonal entranceways; o pyramidal steeple and irregularly pitched roof; o flat roof with raised secondary level; o corner clerestory windows; and, o stained glass windows. References Bird, Michael. The Swedenborgian Community in Waterloo County: Two Religious Approaches to Culture. Waterloo Historical Society, Volumes 61-65, 1973-1977. N.A. Carmel Church of the New Jerusalem. Waterloo Historical Society, Volumes 51-55, 1963-1967 Mannell Steven. Images of Progress 1964-1966: Modern Architecture in Waterloo Region. Page 487 of 579 e -*u m Staff Report r NJ :R Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: November 7, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Manager of Development Review, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Jessica Vieira, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7291 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 10 DATE OF REPORT: October 13, 2023 REPORT NO.: DSD -2023-464 SUBJECT: Notice of Intention to Designate 54-68 King Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act RECOMMENDATION: 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 54- 68 King Street West as being of cultural heritage value or interest. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to request that Council direct the Clerk to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally addressed as 54-68 King Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. • An updated Statement of Significance on the property's cultural heritage value was taken to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on June 6, 2023. On this meeting date, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 54-68 King Street West be recognized, and designation pursued. • The key finding of this report is that the property municipally addressed as 254-68 King Street West meets the criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22) and has been confirmed to be a significant cultural heritage resource. The property is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value. • There are no financial implications. • Community engagement included informing residents by posting this report with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting, providing written correspondence to the property owner, and consulting with Heritage Kitchener. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served to the Owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust. • This report supports the delivery of core services. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 490 of 579 BACKGROUND: The subject property is located on the north side of King Street West, on the north-east corner lot where King Street West and Ontario Street North intersect and west of the King Street West and Queen Street North intersection. The building is a one -storey 20th century commercial building, built in the Modern architectural style with influences from different eras of architecture. The building is situated on a 0.36 -acre parcel of land within the City Commercial Core of the City of Kitchener, Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value of the property is the commercial building. Figure 1: Location Map of Subject Property A full assessment of 54-68 King Street West has been completed and included a field evaluation and detailed archival research. The findings concluded that the subject property meets the criteria for designation. An updated Statement of Significance on the property's cultural heritage value was taken to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on June 6, 2023. On this meeting date, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 54-68 King Street West be recognized and designation pursued. This work was undertaken as part of the City of Kitchener Municipal Heritage Register (MHR) Review, initiated in February of 2023. The MHR Review is the City's response to amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act introduced in January of 2023 through Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act. The City contacted owners of listed properties through an initial letter dated May 23, 2023, to inform them of this undertaking. Owners of properties recommended for designation were contacted via a second letter dated August 25, 2023, and invited to contact the City's Heritage Planner with any comments, questions, or concerns. Per standard procedure, should Council support the Notice of Intention to Designate, Owners will be contacted a third time through a Notice of Intention to Designate (NOID) Letter. An ad for the NOID will also be published in a newspaper. Once the letter is served and the ad posted, there will be a 30 -day appeal period in which Owners may object to the designation. Page 491 of 579 REPORT: Identifying and protecting cultural heritage resources within the City of Kitchener is an important part of planning for the future, and helping to guide change while conserving the buildings, structures, and landscapes that give the City of Kitchener its unique identity. The City plays a critical role in the conservation of cultural heritage resources. The designation of property under the Ontario Heritage Act is the main tool to provide long-term protection of cultural heritage resources for future generations. Designation recognizes the importance of a property to the local community; protects the property's cultural heritage value; encourages good stewardship and conservation; and promotes knowledge and understanding about the property. Designation not only publicly recognizes and promotes awareness, but it also provides a process for ensuring that changes to a property are appropriately managed and that these changes respect the property's cultural heritage value and interest. Figure 2: Front Facade of Subject Property Page 492 of 579 Figure 3: West Side Facade of Subject Property Figure 4-5: Architectural Detailing on Subject Property Page 493 of 579 54-68 King Street West is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. It satisfies eight of the nine criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22). A summary of the criteria that is met or not met is provided in the table below. Criteria Criteria Met (Yes/No) 1. The property has design value or physical value Yes because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, material, or construction method. 2. The property has design value or physical value Yes because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3. The property has design or physical value because it No demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. 4. The property has historical value or associative value Yes because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. 5. The property has historical or associative value because Yes it yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. 6. The property has historical value or associative value Yes because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. 7. The property has contextual value because it is Yes important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. 8. The property has contextual value because it is Yes physically, functionally, visually, or historically linked to its surroundings. 9. The property has contextual value because it is a Yes landmark. Design/ Physical Value The design and physical value of 54-68 King Street West resides in its architecture and physical construction. The building is a unique expression of Modernist architecture that also utilizes classical and neo-classical motifs. It is this sophisticated blending of different styles from varying eras that make the subject property a significant piece of architecture within the community. Through its material use and other detailing it also displays a high degree of craftmanship. The fagades are composed of Indiana limestone and green and white marble as well as bronze detailing. The building is only one -storey in height, but the ground floor possesses 30 -foot -high ceilings which gives the appearance of two -storeys. Page 494 of 579 Historical /Associative Value This site and building have significant association with banking institutions, most notably the Bank of Nova Scotia. The original building of this branch of the bank was established in 1912 and located north down the street, at the property municipally addressed as 100 King Street West within the Canadian Block. The bank moved from its original location to its current corner location in 1926, into the building formerly known as the Merner Block. The Merner Block had been a bank since the turn of the century, being formerly occupied by the Union Bank prior to its occupation by the Bank of Nova Scotia. Due to a need for increased space, the Merner Block was demolished in 1962 and replaced with the existing one -storey building. This building also has significance due to its association with programs and initiatives undertaken by the bank that reflected how such institutions and their processes changed and developed over time. It reflects the economic climate of both the area and, to some degree, the country at the time of its construction. The building is also a demonstration of the work and skill of an important local architect, who has been recognized by the Ontario Association of Architects for his contributions to the field. Kitchener architect Carl Albert Rieder made significant contributions to the development of the Modernist style of architecture in Southwest Ontario and in the Waterloo County region specifically over the 47 -years of his career. His name can be linked to over 400 buildings, including collegiate and university projects, public buildings, ecclesiastical works, industrial facilities, and private residents that display innovative designs. Within Kitchener some of his most notable work includes Eastwood Collegiate Institute (1955-56), Highland Baptist Church (1958), and the Kitchener Public Library (1959-61). Contextual Value The contextual value of 54-68 King Street West relates to its importance in maintaining the commercial character of the surrounding area, as well as its physical, functional, visual, and historical link to its surroundings. The building is located at the intersection of King Street West — a primary road within the downtown core area — and Ontario Street, and it has occupied this site since 1926. It is within the Downtown Cultural Heritage Landscape, which is within the City Centre District and is an area that has historically been recognized as the heart of the downtown and a focal point of the Region. The area is occupied by a mix of uses, with hotels, banks, and other commercial enterprises being the original anchors of the commercial core. While this area has continued to evolve, many of the late - 19th century and early -20th century commercial structures remain today. In addition, the distinct architectural style of 54-68 King Street West and its location on a corner lot along a primary road makes the building prominently visible and easily recognizable. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 54-68 King Street West resides in the following: ■ All elements related to the construction and architectural style, including: o Limestone fagade; o White marble panels set in bronze mullions; Page 495 of 579 o Bronze mullions with pyramidal projection at each intersection; o Limestone slab inscribed with the Bank of Nova Scotia's coat of arms; o Moulded cornice; o Roof and roofline; o Windows and window openings; and, o Doors and door openings. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Operating Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting. CONSULT— Heritage Planning staff have consulted with the Heritage Kitchener committee regarding designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. Property owners were invited to consult via two separate letters dated May 23, 2023 and August 25, 2023. Section 29(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act requires Council to consult with the Municipal Heritage Committee (Heritage Kitchener) before giving notice of its intention to designate a property. Heritage Kitchener will be consulted via circulation and consideration of this report (see INFORM above). Members of the community will be informed via circulation of this report to Heritage Kitchener and via formal consideration by Council. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served on the property owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust, and published in the local newspaper (The Record). Once notice has been served, the owner has the right of appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. It should be noted that should Council decide not to proceed with a Notice of Intention to Designate, that the building will remain on the City's Municipal Heritage Register until January 1, 2025, after which it will be removed according to the changes enacted by Bill 23. Once removed, it cannot re -listed on the Register again for five (5) years, i.e. January 1, 2030. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • Ontario Heritage Act, 2022 • Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review (DSD -2023-225) REVIEWED BY: Rosa Bustamante, Director of Planning APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Statement of Significance for 54-68 King Street West Page 496 of 579 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 54-68 KING STREET WEST Summary of Significance ®Design/Physical Value ®Historical Value ®Contextual Value ❑Social Value ®Economic Value ❑Environmental Value Municipal Address: 54-68 King Street West Legal Description: PLAN 383 PT LOT 5 PLAN 401 PT LOT 2 PT LOT 7 Year Built: 1963 Architectural Style: Modern with influences from different eras of architecture Original Owner: Bank of Nova Scotia Original Use: Bank Condition: Excellent Description of Cultural Heritage Resource 54-68 King Street West is a one -storey 20th century commercial building, built in the Modern architectural style with influences from different eras of architecture. The building is situated on a 0.36 -acre parcel of land and is located on the north side of King Street West, between Ontario Street North and Queen Street North in the City Commercial Core of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the commercial building. Page 497 of 579 Heritage Value 54-68 King Street West is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value in addition to its economic value. Desipn/Physical Value The design and physical value of 54-68 King Street West resides in its architecture and physical construction. The building is a unique expression of Modernist architecture that also utilizes classical and neo-classical motifs. It is this sophisticated blending of different styles from varying eras that make the subject property a significant piece of architecture within the community. Through its material use and other detailing it also displays a high degree of craftmanship. The fagades are composed of Indiana limestone and green and white marble as well as bronze detailing. The building is only one -storey in height, but the ground floor possesses 30 -foot -high ceilings which gives the appearance of two -storeys. South (Front) Facade The front of the building faces King Street West, and is a limestone fagade with five bays. The four bays off -set to the west are original, while the fifth to the east is an addition. The addition is identifiable by the differing colour of the surrounding masonry, and further it visually alters the composition of the front fagade. The first and third bay from the west as well as the fifth bay addition are composed of a screen of twelve white marble panels set in bronze mullions, with triple windows below. The marble panels are arranged three across and four high, and where the mullions meets there is a projecting pyramidal decorative element. The second bay from the west contains glazed double -entrance doors flanked by a window and located above the entrance, a limestone slab inscribed with the Bank of Nova Scotia Coat of Arms. The first three bays and the fifth additional bay are framed by green marble. The fourth bay is limestone arranged in an ashlar pattern. A modeled cornice adds further interest to a flat roofline. West (Side) Facade The west side fagade faces Ontario Street North and is composed of five bays, evenly spaced and similar in appearance to the white marble bays on the front fagade, with triple casement windows below. The molded cornice continues along the roofline. East (Side) Facade The east side contains the new bay addition. The east fagade directly abuts the adjacent property, and most of this fagade is not visible. The molded cornice from the front and rear extends briefly on either side, before terminating. It then becomes a flat parapet. North (Rear) Facade The rear fagade is composed of white brick, except for a narrow vertical strip of limestone on the western side that is arranged in the same ashlar pattern as that of the front and west side fagade. The molded cornice continues along the roofline. There is a small brick addition one -storey in height that contains a door — this is the only opening on the rear fagade. Historical Value The historic and associative values of 54-68 King Street West relate to its association with banking institutions, most significantly the Bank of Nova Scotia. The original building of this branch of the bank was established in 1912 and located north down the street, at the property municipally addressed as 100 King Street West within the Canadian Block. The bank moved from its original location to its Page 498 of 579 current corner location in 1926, into the building formerly known as the Merner Block. The Merner Block had been a bank since the turn of the century, being formerly occupied by the Union Bank prior to its occupation by the Bank of Nova Scotia. Due to a need for increased space, the Merner Block was demolished in 1962 and replaced with the existing one -storey building. Construction of the new building began in 1963 and lasted approximately a year, and the branch's official reopening occurred early in 1964. The project cost approximately $500,000 and provided almost twice the floor area as the original building. According to John S. Proctor, then the executive vice-president of the Bank of Nova Scotia, the new building reflected the continuously improving economic climate in Canada. The bank was designed by Kitchener architect Carl Albert Rieder. Over the 47 years of his career, Carl Rider made significant contributions to the development of the Modernist style of architecture in Southwest Ontario and in the Waterloo County region specifically. His name can be linked to over 400 buildings, including collegiate and university projects, public buildings, ecclesiastical works, industrial facilities, and private residents that display innovative designs. Within Kitchener some of his most notable work includes Eastwood Collegiate Institute (1955-56), Highland Baptist Church (1958), and the Kitchener Public Library (1959-61). In 1968 this branch location was selected to be one of fifteen branches to implement Scotiabank's new Cheque Guarantee Card, which was the first instance in which coloured photographic ID was used in banking operations. In 1969 it became the last branch in the area to stock gold in the form of coins, wafers, and bars. In 1995 it became the centralized location for Kitchener -Waterloo Commercial Business Activities, staffing specialized teams to service Mid -Market and Corporate clientele as well as the area's Independent Business sector. This site and building have significant association with banking institutions, as well as association with programs and initiatives undertaken by the bank that reflect how such institutions and their processes have changed and developed over time. It reflects the economic client of both the area and, to some degree, the country at the time. Further, the building is a demonstration of the work and skill of an important local architect, who has been recognized by the Ontario Association of Architects for his contributions to the field. Contextual Value The contextual value of 54-68 King Street West relates to its importance in maintaining the commercial character of the surrounding area, as well as its physical, functional, visual, and historical link to its surroundings. The building is located at the intersection of King Street West — a primary road within the downtown core area — and Ontario Street, and it has occupied this site since 1926. It is within the Downtown Cultural Heritage Landscape, which is within the City Centre District and is an area that has historically been recognized as the heart of the downtown and a focal point of the Region. The area is occupied by a mix of uses, with hotels, banks, and other commercial enterprises being the original anchors of the commercial core. While this area has continued to evolve, many of the late -19th century and early -20th century commercial structures remain today. In addition, the distinct architectural style of 54-68 King Street West and its location on a corner lot along a primary road makes the building prominently visible and easily recognizable. Page 499 of 579 Other Values Economic Value Within Canada, banking institutions act as both major employers and essential contributors to the Canadian economy, contributing approximately 3.8% to Canadas Gross Domestic Product. As of January 1, 2023, Scotiabank specifically has over 90, 000 employees and assets of over $1.3 trillion. As such, branch locations possess and reflect economic value. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 54-68 King Street West resides in the following: ■ All elements related to the construction and architectural style, including: o Limestone fagade; o White marble panels set in bronze mullions; o Bronze mullions with pyramidal projection at each intersection; o Limestone slab inscribed with the Bank of Nova Scotia's coat of arms; o Moulded cornice; o Roof and roofline; o Windows and window openings; and, o Doors and door openings. References • Steven Mannell, "Images of Progress 1946-1996: Modern Architecture in Waterloo Region" • Kitchener -Waterloo Record, "Old Bank Building May be Replaced" (April 3, 1961) • Kitchener -Waterloo Record, "Bank Official Sees Uptrend Continuing" (February 29, 1964) • Kitchener -Waterloo Record, "K -W Commercial Business Activities now centralized as Scotiabank's K -W Commercial Banking Centre" (December 6 1995) • Waterloo Historical Society, Volume 95 Page 500 of 579 Photographs J--- - Front Elevation (South Facade) Page 501 of 579 { J e. 10 Waft q `4 Side Elevation (West Fagade) Page 502 of 579 Detailing of Limestone Inscription Above Front Entrance Page 503 of 579 Staff Report r NJ :R Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: November 7, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Manager of Development Review, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Jessica Vieira, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7291 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9 DATE OF REPORT: October 11, 2023 REPORT NO.: DSD -2023-465 SUBJECT: Notice of Intention to Designate 67 King Street East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act RECOMMENDATION: 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 67 King Street East as being of cultural heritage value or interest. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to request that Council direct the Clerk to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally addressed as 67 King Street East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. • An updated Statement of Significance on the property's cultural heritage value was taken to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on August 1, 2023. On this meeting date, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 67 King Street East be recognized, and designation pursued. • The key finding of this report is that the property municipally addressed as 267 King Street East meets the criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22) and has been confirmed to be a significant cultural heritage resource. The property is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value. • There are no financial implications. • Community engagement included informing residents by posting this report with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting, providing written correspondence to the property owner, and consulting with Heritage Kitchener. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served to the Owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust. • This report supports the delivery of core services. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 504 of 579 BACKGROUND: The subject property is located on the south side of King Street East, between where Benton Street intersects to the east and Queen Street South intersects to the west. The property contains a two-storey late 20th century commercial building, constructed in the International architectural style. The commercial building is situated on a 0.22 -acre parcel of land in the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value of the property is the commercial building. ,8 2o- 1 1 ti<S� 19 44 46 0 h� 33 sa 58 6JW 45 66 53 55 Va..57 Th. [�a Power ry PA cal _RAL GORE 7� ' ChA 8 Bent G—g, 32 za 57 j/. / execs com ji 11 1F A� a e h4 ZO ¢ O`er 26 $�U 2e ,/� KiR Okttlseviea! atee€ei aex,io stP Figure 1: Location Map of Subject Property 105 ' 7797 725 7 "737 141 14145 147 A full assessment of 67 King Street East has been completed and included a field evaluation and detailed archival research. The findings concluded that the subject property meets the criteria for designation. An updated Statement of Significance on the property's cultural heritage value was taken to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on August 1, 2023. On this meeting date, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 67 King Street East be recognized and designation pursued. This work was undertaken as part of the City of Kitchener Municipal Heritage Register (MHR) Review, initiated in February of 2023. The MHR Review is the City's response to amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act introduced in January of 2023 through Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act. The City contacted owners of listed properties through an initial letter dated May 23, 2023, to inforrr them of this undertaking. Owners of properties recommended for designation were contacted via a second letter dated August 25, 2023, and invited to contact the City's Heritage Planner with any comments, questions, or concerns. Per standard procedure, should Council support the Notice of Intention to Designate, Owners will be contacted a third time through a Notice of Intention to Designate (NOID) Letter. An ad for the NOID will also be published in a newspaper. Once the letter is served and the ad posted, there will be a 30 -day appeal period in which Owners may object to the designation. Page 505 of 579 REPORT: Identifying and protecting cultural heritage resources within the City of Kitchener is an important part of planning for the future, and helping to guide change while conserving the buildings, structures, and landscapes that give the City of Kitchener its unique identity. The City plays a critical role in the conservation of cultural heritage resources. The designation of property under the Ontario Heritage Act is the main tool to provide long-term protection of cultural heritage resources for future generations. Designation recognizes the importance of a property to the local community; protects the property's cultural heritage value; encourages good stewardship and conservation; and promotes knowledge and understanding about the property. Designation not only publicly recognizes and promotes awareness, but it also provides a process for ensuring that changes to a property are appropriately managed and that these changes respect the property's cultural heritage value and interest. Figure 2: View of Subject Property from King & Benton Intersection Page 506 of 579 I�rvl. `H Imo. Figure 3: Side Facade of Subject Property Viewed Through Speakers Corner 67 King Street East is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. It satisfies five of the nine criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22). A summary of the criteria that is met or not met is provided in the table below. Criteria Criteria Met (Yes/No) 1. The property has design value or physical value Yes because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, material, or construction method. 2. The property has design value or physical value No because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3. The property has design or physical value because it No demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. 4. The property has historical value or associative value Yes because it has direct associations with a theme, event, Page 507 of 579 Design/ Physical Value The design and physical value of the subject property resides in the architecture and physical construction of the building. It is a unique and representative example of the International architectural style in a commercial building. The building was constructed in a two-storey rectangular form and is in good condition as the original appearance of the structure has been largely maintained. Historical /Associative Value The building possesses historical and associative value due to its original use and ownership. The building was originally owned and operated by the Canada Permanent Trust Company, whose origins as a trust company date back to 1855. After World War II the company contributed significantly towards continued growth and development in cities, as they focused on mortgage lending within urban areas as well as lending to corporations investing in plans and equipment. At the time that 67 King Street East was constructed, Canada Permanent was the oldest trust company in Canada. In the late 1990's Canada Permanent — now named Canada Trust — grew to be the largest trust and loan financial institution in the country with almost 400 branches. In 2000, Canada Trust was acquired by the TD Bank Financial Group. The architecture firm which designed the building also contributes to the historical and associative value of 67 King Street East. The building was designed by the prominent architecture firm that was at the time known as Rieder and Hymmen, previously called Barnett Rieder Architects and later Rieder, Hymmen and Lobban Inc. Architects. This was the firm of prolific local architect Carl Rieder, who in the 47 years of his career made significant contribution to the development of the Modernist architectural style in Southwest Ontario and in the Waterloo County region specifically. Page 508 of 579 belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. 5. The property has historical or associative value because No it yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. 6. The property has historical value or associative value Yes because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. 7. The property has contextual value because it is Yes important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. 8. The property has contextual value because it is Yes physically, functionally, visually, or historically linked to its surroundings. 9. The property has contextual value because it is a No landmark. Design/ Physical Value The design and physical value of the subject property resides in the architecture and physical construction of the building. It is a unique and representative example of the International architectural style in a commercial building. The building was constructed in a two-storey rectangular form and is in good condition as the original appearance of the structure has been largely maintained. Historical /Associative Value The building possesses historical and associative value due to its original use and ownership. The building was originally owned and operated by the Canada Permanent Trust Company, whose origins as a trust company date back to 1855. After World War II the company contributed significantly towards continued growth and development in cities, as they focused on mortgage lending within urban areas as well as lending to corporations investing in plans and equipment. At the time that 67 King Street East was constructed, Canada Permanent was the oldest trust company in Canada. In the late 1990's Canada Permanent — now named Canada Trust — grew to be the largest trust and loan financial institution in the country with almost 400 branches. In 2000, Canada Trust was acquired by the TD Bank Financial Group. The architecture firm which designed the building also contributes to the historical and associative value of 67 King Street East. The building was designed by the prominent architecture firm that was at the time known as Rieder and Hymmen, previously called Barnett Rieder Architects and later Rieder, Hymmen and Lobban Inc. Architects. This was the firm of prolific local architect Carl Rieder, who in the 47 years of his career made significant contribution to the development of the Modernist architectural style in Southwest Ontario and in the Waterloo County region specifically. Page 508 of 579 Contextual Value The contextual value of 67 King Street East relates to its importance in maintaining the commercial character of the surrounding area, as well as its physical, functional, visual, and historical link to its surroundings. The subject property is located within the Downtown Cultural Heritage Landscape, which is within the City Centre District. This area is recognized as the heart of the downtown and historically was the focal point of early development in what was then Berlin. Hotels and inns, banks, offices, and other commercial enterprises anchored this core area. Many of these late -19th and early -20th century remain today, and the mix of uses continues. The building currently operates as the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Waterloo Wellington office — this is a continuation of the original office use of the building and supports the function and character of the surrounding area. Further it is located in-situ within a notable setting, as the building provides a frame for the adjacent Speakers Corner Park space. Other historical buildings are located adjacent to or in proximity to the property, including properties within the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 67 King Street East resides in the following attributes identified below. • All elements related to the construction and International architectural style of the building, including: o Two storey rectangular form; o Flat roof with large overhang o Rectangular steel support pillars placed at regular intervals; o Smooth neutral limestone cladding on 1/3 of the side fagades; o Extensive use of glazing from ground floor to roofline; o Repetitive and even patterning of windows; o Steel framed doors and windows; o Horizontal textured steel panels that wrap in a band around the building above both the first and second storey windows; and o Steel canopy above entrances. All elements related to the contextual value, including: o Location of the building and the contribution that it makes to the continuity and character of the King Street streetscape; o Setting that is provided to the adjacent Speakers Corner Park space. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Page 509 of 579 Operating Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting. CONSULT— Heritage Planning staff have consulted with the Heritage Kitchener committee regarding designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. Property owners were invited to consult via two separate letters dated May 23, 2023 and August 25, 2023. A representative of the property owner contacted heritage staff via email on September 8cn 2023, to ask a singular question regarding signage. No other concerns were identified with the proposed designation. Section 29(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act requires Council to consult with the Municipal Heritage Committee (Heritage Kitchener) before giving notice of its intention to designate a property. Heritage Kitchener will be consulted via circulation and consideration of this report (see INFORM above). Members of the community will be informed via circulation of this report to Heritage Kitchener and via formal consideration by Council. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served on the property owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust, and published in the local newspaper (The Record). Once notice has been served, the owner has the right of appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. It should be noted that should Council decide not to proceed with a Notice of Intention to Designate, that the building will remain on the City's Municipal Heritage Register until January 1, 2025, after which it will be removed according to the changes enacted by Bill 23. Once removed, it cannot re -listed on the Register again for five (5) years, i.e. January 1, 2030. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • Ontario Heritage Act, 2022 • August Kitchener Municipal Heritage Register Review Update (DSD -2023-309) REVIEWED BY: Rosa Bustamante, Director of Planning APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Statement of Significance for 67 King Street East Page 510 of 579 t$ 20 H 4LCg 94� h- 44 46 33 50 54 5 $ 45 66 53 55 Value 7 The Power iY Mural ;IAL STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 67 KING STREET EAST 1 19 Lid 70 C `RT / 1-0 f� Summary of Significance ®Design/Physical Value ®Historical Value ®Contextual Value 32 70 kfyCsl 29 \ 1 53 55 57 9 61 eaeUa idon G—g-, 67 % 69 kers Comer A 26 28 / �O O ink � /i� Municipal Address: 67 King Street East Legal Description: Year Built: c. 1976 Architectural Style: International Original Owner: Canada Permanent Original Use: Bank Condition: Good Description of Cultural Heritage Resource 17 19 ❑Social Value ❑Economic Value ❑Environmental Value / 11 10 105 0ktoberfest I Retail St - '1791 9257 141 143 145 147 67 King Street East is a two-storey late 20th century commercial building, constructed in the International architectural style. The commercial building is situated on a 0.22 acre parcel of land located near the south west corner of Benton Street and King Street in the City Commercial Core Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the commercial building. Page 511 of 579 Heritage Value 67 King Street East is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value. Desipn/Physical Value The design and physical value of the subject property resides in the architecture and physical construction of the building. It is a unique and representative example of the International architectural style in a commercial building. The building was constructed in a two-storey rectangular form and is in good condition as the original appearance of the structure has been largely maintained. Front Facade (East Elevation The building is located on a corner lot, with the front principal facade positioned along Benton Street. The roof is flat, thick and cantilevered over the front wall, supported at equal intervals by eight thin rectangular steel pillars. The thinness of the supporting pillars creates an interesting juxtaposition against the thick and heavy appearance of the roof overhang. The front fagade makes extensive use of glazing, with 21 evenly spaces glass panels dividing the elevation vertically. Black textured steel panels span the width of the fagade and provide a horizontal division between the first and second storey, with a thinner textured steel band wrapping above the second -storey windows. Two double doors are set centrally within the front fagade with a steel canopy positioned above. Both the windows and the door frames make use of anodized aluminum framing. An artistic installation was added in front of the building in 2015. Though technically located on the adjacent property, this installation frames the entrance to the building and significantly alters the visual appearance of the front fagade. The structure is a refurbished 23 -bell Glockenspiel situated on a four -metre high, free-standing frame built by Melloul Blarney Construction. The Glockenspiel has an enclosure fagade decorated with a banner and two inscriptions in gothic font on either side; the inscription on the left is written in German while the English translation is on the right. It reads "Glockenspiel and Chorgesang mag der Mencsch sein Leben lang" which means "Glockenspiel and choir song make man happy all lifelong". The installation is capable of playing an animated show of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves to a variety of different tunes. Right -Side Facade (North Elevation) The right -side fagade is positioned along King Street East. The cantilevered roof design continues from the front fagade to the side facades, supported by three thin rectangular steel pillars. Approximately one-third of the cladding of the side fagade is a neutral limestone. On the other two- thirds of the side fagade the glazing of glass with textured steel bands continues. There is an additional double -door entrance with steel canopy on this side fagade. Left -Side Facade (South Elevation) The left -side fagade mimics the right -side fagade. The only differentiation is the presence of a service door set into the limestone cladding. Rear Facade (West Elevation) The rear fagade of the building is directly against the adjacent building and is not visible. Historical/Associative Value The building possesses historical and associative value due to its original use and ownership. The building was originally owned and operated by the Canada Permanent Trust Company, whose origins as a trust company date back to 1855. After World War II the company contributed significantly towards continued growth and development in cities, as they focused on mortgage lending within urban areas as well as lending to corporations investing in plans and equipment. In 1959 Canada Permanent Page 512 of 579 became the first trust company to sponsor a mutual fund. These actions earned the company a reputation as a leader in developing and providing a wide range of personal and business services, including deposit -taking, lending, mutual funds, financial planning, and investment management. At the time that 67 King Street East was constructed, Canada Permanent was the oldest trust company in Canada. In the late 1990's Canada Permanent — now named Canada Trust — grew to be the largest trust and loan financial institution in the country with almost 400 branches. In 2000, Canada Trust was acquired by the TD Bank Financial Group. The architecture firm which designed the building also contributes to the historical and associative value of 67 King Street East. The building was designed by the prominent architecture firm that was at the time known as Rieder and Hymmen, previously called Barnett Rieder Architects and later Rieder, Hymmen and Lobban Inc. Architects. This was the firm of prolific local architect Carl Rieder, who in the 47 years of his career made significant contribution to the development of the Modernist architectural style in Southwest Ontario and in the Waterloo County region specifically. Notable examples of his work within Kitchener includes Eastwood Collegiate Institute (1955-56), Highland Baptist Church (1958), the Kitchener Public Library (1959-61), and Centre in the Square (1979). He had a significant impact on the built landscape of the region. Contextual Value The contextual value of 67 King Street East relates to its importance in maintaining the commercial character of the surrounding area, as well as its physical, functional, visual, and historical link to its surroundings. The subject property is located within the Downtown Cultural Heritage Landscape, which is within the City Centre District. This area is recognized as the heart of the downtown and historically was the focal point of early development in what was then Berlin. Hotels and inns, banks, offices, and other commercial enterprises anchored this core area. Many of these late -19th and early - 20th century remain today, and the mix of uses continues. The building currently operates as the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Waterloo Wellington office — this is a continuation of the original office use of the building and supports the function and character of the surrounding area. Further it is located in-situ within a notable setting, as the building provides a frame for the adjacent Speakers Corner Park space. Other historical buildings are located adjacent to or in proximity to the property, including properties within the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 67 King Street East resides in the following: • All elements related to the construction and International architectural style of the building, including: o Two storey rectangular form; o Flat roof with large overhang o Rectangular steel support pillars placed at regular intervals; o Smooth neutral limestone cladding on 1/3 of the side fagades; o Extensive use of glazing from ground floor to roofline; o Repetitive and even patterning of windows; o Steel framed doors and windows; o Horizontal textured steel panels that wrap in a band around the building above both the first and second storey windows; and o Steel canopy above entrances. Page 513 of 579 • All elements related to the contextual value, including: o Location of the building and the contribution that it makes to the continuity and character of the King Street streetscape; o Setting that is provided to the adjacent Speakers Corner Park space. Photographs r_ m u ,.= - - IIit;uz a 67 King Street East — Front Elevation 67 King Street East — Side Elevation Page 514 of 579 Staff Report r NJ :R Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: November 7, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Manager of Development Review, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Jessica Vieira, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7291 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 10 DATE OF REPORT: October 12, 2023 REPORT NO.: DSD -2023-466 SUBJECT: Notice of Intention to Designate 70 Francis Street North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act RECOMMENDATION: 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 70 Francis Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to request that Council direct the Clerk to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally addressed as 70 Francis Street North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. • An updated Statement of Significance on the property's cultural heritage value was taken to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on June 6, 2023. On this meeting date, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 70 Francis Street North be recognized, and designation pursued. • The key finding of this report is that the property municipally addressed as 270 Francis Street North meets the criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22) and has been confirmed to be a significant cultural heritage resource. The property is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value. • There are no financial implications. • Community engagement included informing residents by posting this report with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting, providing written correspondence to the property owner, and consulting with Heritage Kitchener. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served to the Owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust. • This report supports the delivery of core services. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 515 of 579 BACKGROUND: The subject property is located on the north side of Francis Street North, to the west of Francis Street North and Water Street North intersection. The heritage resource is a two - and -one-half storey late 19th century brick house built in the Queen Anne architectural style. The building is situated on a 0.24 -acre parcel of land in the City Commercial Core Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. 74 Figure 1: Location Map of Subject Property A full assessment of 70 Francis Street North has been completed and included a field evaluation and detailed archival research. The findings concluded that the subject property meets the criteria for designation. An updated Statement of Significance on the property's cultural heritage value was taken to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on June 6, 2023. On this meeting date, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 70 Francis Street North be recognized, and designation pursued. This work was undertaken as part of the City of Kitchener Municipal Heritage Register (MHR) Review, initiated in February of 2023. The MHR Review is the City's response to amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act introduced in January of 2023 through Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act. The City contacted owners of listed properties through an initial letter dated May 23, 2023, to inform them of this undertaking. Owners of properties recommended for designation were contacted via a second letter dated August 25, 2023, and invited to contact the City's Heritage Planner with any comments, questions, or concerns. Per standard procedure, should Council support the Notice of Intention to Designate, Owners will be contacted a third time through a Notice of Intention to Designate (NOID) Letter. An ad for the NOID will also be published in a newspaper. Once the letter is served and the ad posted, there will be a 30 -day appeal period in which Owners may object to the designation. Page 516 of 579 REPORT: Identifying and protecting cultural heritage resources within the City of Kitchener is an important part of planning for the future, and helping to guide change while conserving the buildings, structures, and landscapes that give the City of Kitchener its unique identity. The City plays a critical role in the conservation of cultural heritage resources. The designation of property under the Ontario Heritage Act is the main tool to provide long-term protection of cultural heritage resources for future generations. Designation recognizes the importance of a property to the local community; protects the property's cultural heritage value; encourages good stewardship and conservation; and promotes knowledge and understanding about the property. Designation not only publicly recognizes and promotes awareness, but it also provides a process for ensuring that changes to a property are appropriately managed and that these changes respect the property's cultural heritage value and interest. Figure 2: Front Facade of Subject Property Page 517 of 579 Figure 3-4: Side Facades of Subject Property 70 Francis Street North is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value. It satisfies five of the nine criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22). A summary of the criteria that is met or not met is provided in the table below. Criteria Criteria Met (Yes/No) 1. The property has design value or physical value Yes because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, material, or construction method. 2. The property has design value or physical value Yes because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3. The property has design or physical value because it No demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. 4. The property has historical value or associative value Yes because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. Page 518 of 579 5. The property has historical or associative value because Yes it yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. 6. The property has historical value or associative value No because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. 7. The property has contextual value because it is No important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. 8. The property has contextual value because it is Yes physically, functionally, visually, or historically linked to its surroundings. 9. The property has contextual value because it is a No landmark. Design/ Physical Value The building at 70 Francis Street North has design and physical value, being a representative example of a late -19th century residential dwelling constructed in the Queen Anne Revival architectural style. It utilizes a mix of materials in its design, including buff brick — now dark and weathered in appearance — cedar shake along the gables and turret, and black asphalt shingles. Historical /Associative Value The property has historical and associative value due to it's the original ownership as well as its connection to the theme of economic development within the City. The residential dwelling was built for Albert Ruby, a prominent citizen and life-long resident of Berlin (now Kitchener) and a major contributor to the furniture industry within the area. H. Krug Furniture Company was established in the 1880's by Albert Ruby in partnership with Hartman Krug. The Rub -Krug business relationship lasted many years, and their connection developed further when Albert Ruby and Hartman Krug later married sisters Frances Dunn and Mary Ann Dunn and became brothers-in-law. Albert Ruby acted as the First Secretary Treasurer of Krug Furniture Co. until his death in 1932 at the age of 66. The position was then superseded by his son Leonard W. Ruby, who later became the Vice -President of the company in 1954, the President in 1962, and Chairman to the company in 1971. The Ruby family still retains a prominent presence and remains actively involved with Krug Furniture, with Len Ruby being the President of the company as of 2023. The establishment of Krug Furniture was instrumental to the growth and development of the City and its economy. In the early 1900's the company was reputed to be the largest furniture plant in the British Empire, and consequently by 1920 the Town of Berlin emerged as the furniture capital of Canada. Major furniture shows were hosted within the City and buyers would travel across the country to Berlin in order to view new trends. Krug Furniture continues to be a leader in the design and manufacturing of furniture solutions, Page 519 of 579 specifically now for offices and healthcare, and it remains one of the oldest businesses still operating in Kitchener. Contextual Value The contextual value of 70 Francis Street North relates to the physical, historical, and visual links to the surrounding area. The building is in its original location along Francis Street North and is surrounded by other historic buildings. This includes 64 Water Street to the south (the First Church of Christ Scientist), 97 Victoria Street North to the north, and 42 Francis Street North further to the west. Though the house is now used as an office space, it continues to contribute to the continuity and character of the Francis Street North streetscape. Further, it is historically linked to the Krug Furniture factory located in proximity at 111 Ahrens Street West/135 Breithaupt Street. Heritage Attributes The heritage value of 70 Francis Street North resides in the following identified attributes. ■ All elements related to the construction and Queen Anne architectural style of the building, including: o Irregular building plan; o Buff brick laid in a common bond; o Rock -faced stone foundation; o Projecting two storey bay on south elevation with gambrel roof; o Modified gable roof; o Octagonal tower with an eight -sided conical roof; o Plain fascia, moulded soffit, and frieze with dentils and mouldings; o Windows and window openings, such as the 1/1 windows with flat rusticated lintels, the large first floor windows with half -round transoms, the 1/1 round topped windows with decorative surrounds and keystone, the three part oriel window; the three section window with a two section elliptical -arch transom and brick label and, the two storey bay window with a bracketed pediment gable above; o Main entrance door with single light, sidelights and transom with beveled glass; and, o Verandah. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Operating Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. Page 520 of 579 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting. CONSULT— Heritage Planning staff have consulted with the Heritage Kitchener committee regarding designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. Property owners were invited to consult via two separate letters dated May 23, 2023 and August 25, 2023. Section 29(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act requires Council to consult with the Municipal Heritage Committee (Heritage Kitchener) before giving notice of its intention to designate a property. Heritage Kitchener will be consulted via circulation and consideration of this report (see INFORM above). Members of the community will be informed via circulation of this report to Heritage Kitchener and via formal consideration by Council. In addition, should Council choose to give notice of its intention to designate, such notice will be served on the property owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust, and published in the local newspaper (The Record). Once notice has been served, the owner has the right of appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. It should be noted that should Council decide not to proceed with a Notice of Intention to Designate, that the building will remain on the City's Municipal Heritage Register until January 1, 2025, after which it will be removed according to the changes enacted by Bill 23. Once removed, it cannot re -listed on the Register again for five (5) years, i.e. January 1, 2030. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • Ontario Heritage Act, 2022 • Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review (DSD -2023-225) REVIEWED BY: Rosa Bustamante, Director of Planning APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Statement of Significance for 70 Francis Street North Page 521 of 579 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 70 FRANCIS STREET NORTH a, os 76 84 CIVIC CENTRE }KG Summary of Significance ®Design/Physical Value ®Historical Value ®Contextual Value ,52R First,C-kir_h 5 Of Christ scientis r`i�ti5 S 55y, I �a Ty CITistian Sder I Rzading Room ❑Social Value ❑Economic Value ❑Environmental Value Municipal Address- 70 Francis Street North Legal Description- Plan 374 Part Lot 125 & 126 Year Built- c. 1898 Architectural Style- Queen Anne Original Owner- Albert Ruby Original Use- Residential Condition- Good Description of Cultural Heritage Resource 70 Francis Street North is a two -and -one-half storey late 19th century brick house built in the Queen Anne architectural style. The residence is situated on a 0.24 acre parcel of land located on the north side of Francis Street North between Duke Street West and Water Street North in the City Page 522 of 579 Commercial Core Planning Community of the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource that contributes to the heritage value is the house. Heritage Value 70 Francis Street North is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value. Design/Physical Value The building at 70 Francis Street North has design and physical value, being a representative example of a late -19th century residential dwelling constructed in the Queen Anne Revival architectural style. It utilizes a mix of materials in its design, including buff brick — now dark and weathered in appearance — cedar shake along the gables and turret, and black asphalt shingles. Front South Facade The building is asymmetrical in its massing, with projecting bay windows to the left and an octagonal turret with an eight -sided conical roof to the right. The projecting bay has a gambrel roofline, and the rest of the roof is steeply pitched. Frieze board decorated with a foliated scroll wraps around the turret, while frieze board with a simpler dentil pattern is present along the rest of the second -storey roofline. Fan brackets with ornamental pendants are also present at the corners of the projecting bays. A porch spans the full width of the front, and its roof is supported by six square posts. The main entrance is in the centre of the front fagade. The door has a large centre window and 12 raised panel detailing. There is a transom and sidelights surrounding the door. The windows on the front are mostly rectangular in shape and are a mix of casement, single -hung, and double -hung. The windows located on either the turret of the gables have soldier course heading and either concrete or stone sills. There are two windows on the first floor that have semi -circular stained and leaded glass transoms with radiating voussoirs and molded brick trim. West Side Facade The west side fagade maintains the asymmetrical massing. There is a two-storey bay with three windows on each storey to the left, and a brick chimney flute and chimney to the right. The windows are single hung with solider course heading and stone or concrete sills. A portion of the rock -faced stone foundation is visible on this side of the structure. Modern additions including cables and gas - metres are also visible. East Side Facade The east side fagade possesses an asymmetrical massing. The octagonal turret which forms part of the front fagade also forms the left side of the east fagade. To the right, there is a two-storey protruding section with gabled roof, cladded in wood siding. The windows on this section are casement. There is also a semi -circular window with a radiating voussoir and brick sill on the ground floor. Historical Value The property has associative value due to the original ownership of the home and historical value in relation to economic development within the City. The residential dwelling was built for Albert Ruby, a prominent citizen and life-long resident of Berlin (now Kitchener) and a major contributor to the furniture industry within the area. The property itself was obtained by Nelson Ruby, Albert Ruby's father, in 1881, with the house constructed by Albert Ruby in 1898. It remained in the Ruby family until 1966. Page 523 of 579 H. Krug Furniture Company was established in the 1880's by Albert Ruby in partnership with Hartman Krug. The Rub -Krug business relationship lasted many years, and their connection developed further when Albert Ruby and Hartman Krug later married sisters Frances Dunn and Mary Ann Dunn and became brothers-in-law. Albert Ruby acted as the First Secretary Treasurer of Krug Furniture Co. unti his death in 1932 at the age of 66. The position was then superseded by his son Leonard W. Ruby, who later became the Vice -President of the company in 1954, the President in 1962, and Chairman to the company in 1971. The Ruby family still retains a prominent presence and remains actively involved with Krug Furniture, with Len Ruby being the President of the company as of 2023. The establishment of Krug Furniture was instrumental to the growth and development of the City and its economy. In the early 1900's the company was reputed to be the largest furniture plant in the British Empire, and consequently by 1920 the Town of Berlin emerged as the furniture capital of Canada. Major furniture shows were hosted within the City and buyers would travel across the country to Berlin in order to view new trends. Krug Furniture continues to be a leader in the design and manufacturing of furniture solutions, specifically now for offices and healthcare, and it remains one of the oldest businesses still operating in Kitchener. Contextual Value The contextual value of 70 Francis Street North relates to the physical, historical, and visual links to the surrounding area. The building is in its original location along Francis Street North and is surrounded by other historic buildings. This includes 64 Water Street to the south (the First Church of Christ Scientist), 97 Victoria Street North to the north, and 42 Francis Street North further to the west. Though the house is now used as an office space, it continues to contribute to the continuity and character of the Francis Street North streetscape. Further, it is historically linked to the Krug Furniture factory located in proximity at 111 Ahrens Street West/135 Breithaupt Street. Heritage Attributes ■ All elements related to the construction and Queen Anne architectural style of the building, including: o irregular building plan; o buff brick laid in a common bond; o rock -faced stone foundation; o Projecting two storey bay on south elevation with gambrel roof; o modified gable roof; 0 octagonal tower with an eight -sided conical roof; o plain fascia, moulded soffit, and frieze with dentils and mouldings; o windows and window openings, such as the 1/1 windows with flat rusticated lintels, the large first floor windows with half -round transoms, the 1/1 round topped windows with decorative surrounds and keystone, the three part oriel window; the three section window with a two section elliptical -arch transom and brick label and, the two storey bay window with a bracketed pediment gable above; o main entrance door with single light, sidelights and transom with beveled glass; and, o verandah. Page 524 of 579 70-41 SII laane r rcrrOF K th w -Y yy 70-41 SII laane r rcrrOF K th Decorative Frieze on Tower First floor window with stained-glass half -round transom and voussoir Page 527 of 579 10/26/23, 9:48 AM Strategic plan and business plan - City of Kitchener l FiTcHENER Strategic plan and business plan Home / Strategic plans and projects / Strategic plan and business plan Our vision is "building a city for everyone where, together, we take care of the world around us - and each other." This vision guides our 2023-2026 strategic plan, strategic goals and actions. On this page: 1. 2023-2026 strategic plan 2. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 3 3. Annual business plan v 1< 4. Accountability O N 2023-2026 strategic plan Our strategic plan is our community's shared vision for the future of Kitchener. Thank you to everyone who has planned with us through surveys, in-person conversations or through our resident panel! In August 2023, city council approved our 2023-2026 strategic goals, goal statements and our actions that we will be taking in the first two years of this strategic plan. Learn about each goal below. Building a connected city together We live in all kinds of neighbourhoods and types of housing. We work together to ensure that we each have secure and affordable homes. We get around easily, sustainably and safely to the places and spaces that matter most to us. Actions: • Housing for All implementation Page 528 of 579 https://www.kitchener.ca/en/strategic-plans-and-projects/strategic-plan-and-business-plan.aspx 1/5 10/26/23, 9:48 AM Strategic plan and business plan - City of Kitchener • localized transportation safety improvement program • City-wide active transportation routes • Official Plan comprehensive update Cultivating a green city together We follow a sustainable path to a greener, healthier city. We work together to enhance and protect our parks and natural environment while transitioning to a low - carbon future. We support businesses and residents to make more climate -positive choices. Actions: • Corporate Climate Action Plan 2.0 • clean energy transition strategy • district energy business case • green development standards • implement tree canopy target plan • implementing actions from Parks Master Plan Cn • parkland acquisition strategy • Grand River park strategy CL 0 Creating an economically -thriving city together We use our collective strengths to grow an agile and diverse local economy powered by talented entrepreneurs, workers and artists. We work together to create opportunities for everyone and a resilient future that propels our city forward. Actions: • accelerate commercial business approvals • implement health/medical technology innovation campus • creative industries school • strategy for events and festivals • entertainment venue management • implement Arts and Culture Master Plan Fostering a caring city together Page 529 of 579 https://www.kitchener.ca/en/strategic-plans-and-projects/strategic-plan-and-business-plan.aspx 2/5 10/26/23, 9:48 AM Strategic plan and business plan - City of Kitchener We welcome residents of all ages, backgrounds and lived experiences. We work together on the decisions that matter to us and have a meaningful influence in our community. We're healthy and thriving as we easily access the diverse and inclusive programs and services we need to succeed. Actions: • advance Truth and Reconciliation • municipal newcomers strategy • enhance City's engagement practices • community centre operating model • City -led recreation and leisure program review • Leisure Facilities Master Plan update • community grants review Stewarding a better city together We, the City's employees, are stewards of Kitchener's present and its future. We're responsive, innovative, diverse and accountable public servants who work together efficiently to serve residents. We remove barriers and champion residents' collective v vision for a better city and a better world. 0 Actions: CL • Digital Kitchener strategy N • implement city-wide data strategy • strengthen employer identity/value proposition • support a psychologically safe workplace • procurement innovation United Nations Sustainable Development Goals At the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Summit in September 2015, world leaders from Canada and other member states adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, fight inequality, confront injustice and tackle climate change by 2030. Page 530 of 579 https://www.kitchener.ca/en/strategic-plans-and-projects/strategic-plan-and-business-plan.aspx 3/5 10/26/23, 9:48 AM Strategic plan and business plan - City of Kitchener The UN SDGs outline the ways to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. Based on leading global research, input from politicians across the globe and hundreds of non-governmental organizations including United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), the SDGs identify key factors that contribute to prosperity, inclusion and sustainability. We're committed to working with the Government of Canada in embracing the 2030 Agenda and to supporting the implementation of the SDGs in Canada and internationally. The SDGs are global, but with a local lens, we can do our part to contribute to their success. All the SDGs have targets related to the responsibilities of local and regional governments, particularly to our role in delivering direct services and programs. Annual business plan Staff develop the annual business plan with direction from council and guidance of the corporate leadership team. The business plan highlights the core service work of each department and projects to be achieved. The projects include actions that advance the goals of the strategic plan and other significant projects that reflect council priorities. View the current business plan and business plan progress updates. Cn 3 v 0 Accountability 0707 We're committed to being accountable to the community we serve. The 2019-2022 77 strategic plan included measurable, specific actions and a timeline for completion. Our long-term financial plan, budgets and annual business plans will be aligned to implement the strategic plan. We measure and report on our progress to council and the public throughout the life of this plan. Our Compass Kitchener Citizen Advisory Committee reviews and assesses our progress, and publicly reports on an annual basis how we're doing. Subscribe to this page to get emails about our progress and when we post a new progress update. 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We'll continue to update this page with progress updates on our 2023-2026 strategic plan. • August 2023 business plan update Page 531 of 579 https://www.kitchener.ca/en/strategic-plans-and-projects/strategic-plan-and-business-plan.aspx 4/5 10/26/23, 9:48 AM Strategic plan and business plan - City of Kitchener • April 2023 business plan update • December 2022 business plan update • August 2022 business plan update • April 2022 business plan update • December 2021 business plan update • June 2021 business plan update • April 2021 business plan update • December 2020 business plan update • August 2020 business plan update © 2023 City of Kitchener 1 200 King Street West, Kitchener, Ontario I Telephone: 519-741-2345, TTY: 1-866-969-9994, Email us By GHD Digital (https://ghddigitalpss.com/) Cn 3 v m 1< 0 c m m CL 0 0 Page 532 of 579 https://www.kitchener.ca/en/strategic-plans-and-projects/strategic-plan-and-business-plan.aspx 5/5 Staff Report Chief Administrator's Office REPORT TO: Finance and Corporate Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: August 14, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Dan Chapman, CAO, 519-741-2200 ext. 7350 r NJ :R www.kitchener.ca PREPARED BY: Angie Fritz -Walters, Engagement and Program Manager, Strategic Plan, 519-741-2200 ext. 7058 WARD(S) INVOLVED: All Ward(s) DATE OF REPORT: July 27, 2023 REPORT NO.: CAO -2023-336 SUBJECT: 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Development - Plan WITH Us Resident Panel Final Report RECOMMENDATION: For Information REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is for the Plan WITH Us Resident Panel to provide a summary of their involvement in the development of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, and share their report and recommendations. • The key finding of this report is that the Resident Panel has successfully used a deliberative approach to co -create a Strategic Plan that is reflective of resident priorities, and that members are motivated to continue to work with staff to implement. • There are no financial implications in this report. • The Resident Panel is a new form of community engagement for the Strategic Plan, using a deliberative approach to involving residents in a deeper way in decisions that affect them. • This report supports the development of the Strategic Plan. BACKGROUND: The Plan WITH Us Resident Panel was an innovation in the development of the City's 2023- 2026 Strategic Plan, by shifting participation beyond traditional consultation, toward a more deliberative approach to strengthen trust and confidence, expand resident representation and involvement, and provide informed recommendations on draft Strategic Plan content based on consensus. REPORT: The final report attached to this staff report was written by members of Kitchener's Plan WITH Us Resident Panel, and includes an overview of the purpose, composition and process that the Resident Panel participated in to support development of the City of Kitchener 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. The Panel's report also describes the experience of participating on the Panel, and recommendations for the future. This report is part of a commitment to a transparent *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 533 of 579 process, providing an open, honest reflection on the public participation in the development of the Strategic Plan. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This work of the Plan WITH Us Resident Panel was a key input into development of the 2023- 2026 Strategic Plan. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Operating Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: COLLABORATE AND ENTRUST — This report includes input from broad, diverse, consultive and deliberative community engagement to support and inform the creation of Kitchener's 2023- 2026 Strategic Plan. The Resident Panel was entrusted to write their own report and recommendations for council's consideration. INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the council / committee meeting. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: CAO -2022-160 Preparing for the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan CAO -2022-198 Results of Environics 2022 Survey of Kitchener Residents CAO -2022-413 Strategic Foresight and Community Engagement Update CAO -2023-047 Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee Community Priorities CAO -2023-081 Prioritizing Strategic Goal Areas CAO -2023-217 20 -Year Vision. Kev Priorities and ADDroach to Action Planninc APPROVED BY: Dan Chapman, CAO ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Plan WITH Us Resident Panel Report to Council Page 534 of 579 Plan WITH Us Resident Panel Report to Council INTRODUCTION What do a high school student, a realtor, a computer science grad, a pastoral associate, a newly minted Canadian, and a community health worker have in common? Well, if they are on the Plan WITH Us Resident Panel, they live in Kitchener, they love living in Kitchener, and they want Kitchener to be an even better place to live. This Panel was an adventure, where a disparate group of individuals came together with common cause to tackle one of the Big Questions we all face: Where are we going? Purpose of the Report This report provides an overview of the purpose, composition and process that the City of Kitchener's Plan WITH Us Resident Panel participated in to support the development of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. It also describes the experience of participating on the Panel, and recommendations for the future. This report was written by members of the Resident Panel, and is part of our commitment to a transparent process - an open and honest reflection on the public participation in the development of the Strategic Plan. BACKGROUND Deliberative Democracy and How It Is Different Leaders in public participation are shifting the ways some governments make difficult decisions. Encouraging new ways of thinking beyond traditional consultation, to include more deliberative approaches that strengthen trust and confidence and expand resident involvement in building their communities. Consultation: Municipalities hold public meetings, distribute surveys, and host different kinds of workshops to allow decision -makers to hear directly from the people they represent, or from specific individuals, groups, and organizations that may be impacted by their decisions. Deliberation: Is a process designed to determine what a group of people can agree to, rather than what as individuals they might like or want. This process produces a set of well-informed recommendations that can form the basis of future policy decisions, rather than generating a list of top -of -mind opinions. Deliberation is useful for tackling complex or controversial issues and empowering a group of citizen representatives to weigh different factors, exercising good judgment, and proposing a solution. Page 535 of 579 How is the Resident Panel different from a focus group? Here are six features that distinguish this process: 1. Duration: Panelists invested at least 25 or more hours into serving on the Panel, including five in-person workshops 2. Learning: Panelists spent several hours of their time at home reading provided material, learning about the topics, and preparing for the workshops 3. Public service: Panelists were tasked with understanding and speaking for the needs of their community, even when they differed from their own concerns or preferences 4. Consensus: Panelists worked to reach consensus through dialogue on a series of detailed recommendations that were shared with staff after each workshop 5. Public results: The Panel's final report is being shared widely to build a public understanding of the panelists' recommendations and participation in the process 6. Representation: By using a process to randomly select a cross-section of the community that mirrors the demographics of the City to sit as Resident Panel members, the panelists' recommendations are more representative of the broader public The Plan WITH Us Resident Panel A recruitment process was conducted in the Fall of 2022, with a desire to recruit a diverse group of residents to participate as volunteers on the Resident Panel. A total of 168 applications were received following broad outreach to the community through social media, local newspaper, and direct emails to networks of community partners. Forty residents were then randomly selected based on demographic criteria that included ward representation, age, gender, representation of marginalized groups etc. Studies have shown that a group of this size can be considered representative of the broader community for the purposes of a Resident Panel. Initially, some members had a perception that the Resident Panel would be a place for them to focus on expressing their own individual needs and desires, and not so focussed on working with others to come up with a collective response to the strategic plan. Setting the tone at the first meeting was critical to the success of the process. Making it clear that the purpose of the resident panel was to collaborate and engage on the strategic plan and work with City staff on this, allowed those who were not interested in that to drop out. Those who remained were committed to the process and the outcomes. Resident Panelists had a unique opportunity to see and experience what City staff and Council do when they develop and consider the strategic plan. In the past, the public was consulted on their priorities, and the rest of the work to build the plan was done in the background by staff, and then presented to council for their approval. This time, panelists learned about the issues, saw the results of the public consultation, and made recommendations that were considered as the plan is being created. Page 536 of 579 Roles of Key Stakeholder Groups Approval o' Strategic PI iblic Engagement lalysis immunity Priorities • organizational Perspective • Analysis & Strategic Foresight • Draft Strategic Plan immunity rspective lalysis -edback and =commendations The Resident Panel is one of several Key Stakeholder Groups in the Strategic Planning Process. Compass Kitchener leads the Public Engagement process, including extensive engagement with the public, Advisory Committees, and hosts the Resident Panel. Compass Kitchener Analyses these inputs and defines the Community Priorities. Staff bring an Organizational Perspective to the process. They analyse many inputs including the current state of the City, conduct Strategic Foresight, and draft the Strategic Plan. The Resident Panel brings a broad and diverse Community Perspective. They Analyse the work that Staff have done, and provide recommendations to staff and City Council. Council receives the input of each of these groups, and approves the Final Strategic Plan. RESIDENT PANEL PROCESS The Resident Panel was designed to provide broad and diverse community input as the Strategic Plan components were being developed to ensure staff were getting it right along the way. During each workshop staff would "show their work" and explain their decision making to Panelists, who would then provide feedback and recommendations at key milestones in the process. The recommendations were incorporated into the work, and influenced the next stage of the Strategic Planning Process. The chart below shows how each of the workshops aligned and were incorporated into the final stages of the Strategic Plan. Page 537 of 579 Prior to the start of the Resident Panel, a great deal of work was done to design the Strategic Planning Process, Implement a Staff Working Group, Conduct Extensive Public Engagement, Conduct a Current State Analysis, Conduct Strategic Foresight, Thrs information was shared with the Resident Panel, and was the starting point for their role. Workshop Date objectives Final Stages of the Strategic Planning Process Orrentation to Resident Panel, Strategic Plan n'rg Overview, Results at Planning to Date, 1 30 -Nov -22 Understanding Community Priorities ANALYSE COMMUNITY PRIORITIES&FORESIGHT Review and Understand 20 Potential Strategic Goal Areas, Review Staff's Recommended Strategre Goal 2 25 -Jan -23 Areas and Principles, Provide Recommendations DEFINE STRATEGIC GOAL AREAS What Happened with the Feedback, the Budget and the Strategic Plan Learning, Review and Understand Strategic Goal Statements and Key Areas, Provide 3 1 -Mar -23 Recommendations IDENTIFY AND PRIORITIZE KEY AREAS What Happened with the Feedback, Housing and Urban Growth Learning, Review and Understand Outcomes Developed by Staff, Provide 4 12 -Apr -23 Recommendations IDENTIFY POTENTIAL OUTCOMES What Happened with the Feedback, Action Seleetron Process Explained, Review and Understand Proposed Actions, Provide S 31 -May -23 Recommendations IDENTIFY AND PRIORITIZE ACTIONS After the Completion of the Resident Panel, Staff will Present a Draft Strategic Plan to City Council for their C©nsrderatron. Once approved, Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee will work with Staff to develop Indicators that measure the City's progress on the Strategic Goals. How the Resident Panel Functioned A key function of the Resident Panel was to share different opinions, and learn from other people's perspectives. Doing so in a respectful way was supported by developing shared principles for how we work together, getting to know each other over a shared meal during each workshop, skilled facilitation and the thoughtful participation of Panelists. Each of the five workshops were four hours in length, and required Panelists to prepare in advance by reading a package of material designed to provide background information on the topics to be discussed in the session. The packages included videos to watch, charts with detailed information, articles to read etc. to ensure the majority of the time in session could be focussed on discussion and consensus building. The length of sessions and adding a fifth session was necessary to fully complete the process. Members engaged willingly in another session because their input was valued. Time invested is important to the quality of outcomes. Each session included small group discussions with a staff facilitator. Feedback following Workshop 2 resulted in additional staff participation to take notes at each table, ensuring notes were captured accurately and voting was accurate. This change was an early example of staff's openness to make changes as requested right away, and not waiting for the end of the process. Having staff engage at the tables at the same level with Panelists was very beneficial, balanced and equal. The interactions were less about power and more about collaboration and active listening. We felt the staff were genuinely invested in the process and that their participation didn't feel like lip service. We all wanted to achieve a genuine collaborative outcome. Staff were also able to speak to each other. For us, having representation from different areas of the City was helpful. City staff even expressed the positive nature of the experience for them Page 538 of 579 in breaking down silos across departments. Not all staff had the same knowledge or experience — they learned more about each other and their roles, and we learned more about them. Panelists shared their individual thoughts on each topic area, and a summary of those ideas were shared with the large group. As a first step, table -level consensus was reached, followed by group -wide consensus using the following tool: Endorsement Agreement Stand Aside Formal Ilike itand with reservations '°Idon't like this, but disagreement 1 am ready to "I can live with it" I don't want to hold I can't live with it move forward" up the group" and I am not ready to move forward" The consensus model was foundational to the success of the Panel. Working toward consensus really influenced how the Resident Panel feedback was developed — having a way to share different perspectives and to respectfully disagree with each other. Challenging issues that were difficult to resolve were worked through using the model and helped the Panel keep interactions constructive and not personal. The consensus model challenges people to formulate full thoughts around their point of view and ideas, which in turn creates better understanding by group members of individual perspectives and to openly consider them. The Panel represented very broad perspectives and different opinions, thanks to the diversity of the selection process from the outset. Sometimes seeing other points of view meant getting past our own perspectives to better consider others points of view and what is best for all. At the completion of each workshop, the full list of recommendations (reached by consensus) was shared with the Staff Working Group and the Corporate Leadership Team. The recommendations were incorporated into the next phase of the Strategic Planning process, and a member of the Corporate Leadership Team attended the next workshop to report back on how the input was used. An example of how this process worked: The workshop began with a list of priorities for the strategic plan suggested by city staff, 20 in all, including among others civic engagement, housing, climate adaptation and mitigation, non- profit health, employment etc. After careful consideration, the 20 suggested Key areas were grouped into 5: Belonging and Participation Housing, land use and mobility Environment and climate action Economic prosperity and opportunity Page 539 of 579 Good Government And under each of these areas were three to four key areas for strategic action to happen over the next 4 years. The resident panelists had a lot to share and say about each area and how to incorporate what was felt to be the best goals in each of them. Some examples of feedback that the Panel shared that was incorporated into the draft strategic plan included: • Identified language that was "intimidating" and needed to be more accessible • Request for a greater focus on small businesses and support for industries beyond technology • Empower, support and develop staff to work cohesively together (not siloed) to fulfill the organization's community -building purpose. • Encouraged a "Let's Talk Together" approach to working with residents - get away from the Us and Them — we're all part of the solution — together we can solve the issue Over time, the process of planning together became easier. Roles became more clear, trust developed between Panelists and each other, consensus was arrived at more quickly, and a growing appreciation for differences of opinion grew. A Panelist described it as disagreeing about ideas, while respecting each other as people. It also took time to build trust in staff and the process and see that input was being incorporated by staff in a meaningful way. A Panelist described being even more motivated to continue to provide input after staff "scrapped language that didn't make sense to us and went back to the drawing board." Process Related Recommendations • Future Resident Panels need a better room for community meetings like this — the rotunda, while beautiful, isn't the best place for group discussions. • Give people options to participate in person and virtually — hybrid, etc. • The separate page on Engage Kitchener was helpful for sharing documents, asking questions and engaging between meetings. Promote this usage. • Drop-off of participation should be evaluated. Perhaps there should be more time invested in the screening of volunteers. Share in advance the expectations for participation, to help them understand what they were getting into. They need to know that this is a collaborative exercise, "not a soap box." • We have to make a greater effort to communicate with people who don't have English as a first language to encourage them to participate. We need to develop advocates or ambassadors within their communities who can share the messages with them in their own language. IMPACT OF THE RESIDENT PANEL'S PARTICIPATION IN STRATEGIC PLANNING How our perceptions and understanding of the City and planning processes evolved Page 540 of 579 Some people don't realize how hard it is to run a city – the trade-offs, planning for the future, different opinions, etc. is a lot to consider. More of that dialogue supported us at every level to build understanding. For some of us, it might have also been a first-time awareness on the limitations the City has with regard to some critical areas of planning, such as housing affordability and environmental/sustainability, that the Province sets the limits in many of those areas, and that the City, in some cases, can only play an advocacy role in the process. It is generally felt that we expanded our understanding of how the City works and the challenges and nuances to consider in strategic planning for a large and diverse population. How we felt about our involvement and contribution to this deliberative engagement approach We were engaged. We braved snowstorms, slick roads and COVID to participate, coming by foot, transit, personal motor vehicle, bicycle and mobility scooter. If it was nearly impossible to meet in-person, we participated remotely. There was that much commitment. This was an opportunity like we had never imagined. We were humbled and galvanized to participate, to share our experiences and learn from the experiences of others. The Resident Panel is a tool that could help increase communication with the community in the future. Should this approach be limited to "big picture" items, or could it be used on smaller scale projects, to bring passionate people together to build understanding on issues? This would appear to be a scalable process. Building relationships with people and understanding them is important. People's opinions of you change when you get to know them, which helps break down barriers and find common ground. Ongoing dialogue is important – that is what makes a difference — getting beyond episodic interactions that are often negative. Working together on something creates a community bond. It was a great experience to adjust and expand our perspective based on the contributions of others. We became focused on the benefits and the outcomes. None of this would have been possible without the listening, sharing ideas, and deliberation. This was a venture into authentic engagement, and we learned that making the effort to connect with people on a personal level will move the needle, not just check a box. Recommendations to Council ... The methodology that created this diverse Residents Panel is worth using again. Because we were engaged with the big questions, we worked to overcome points of disagreement, and weren't focused on our differences as people. This was a project with defined time limits that gave us motivation to complete it, to engage with one another on important issues. This format for engagement might be a way to make the most of the current volunteer trends where people tend to not commit for long-term roles but want to still have a meaningful impact. Page 541 of 579 The majority of people who participated in the Resident Panel were not known to council. This was not a group of "the usual suspects." We had not stepped up before, but now we have. We have all come out of this with a better idea of how the City is run — a major opportunity for the City to take advantage of in the future. Could Resident Panel members become ambassadors for their communities to connect with the City? Now that we have developed the trust that our opinions are respected, can we buddy up with staff support to offer experience and voices to our peers in the community? And the process showed how people with diverse opinions and experiences can contribute and speak up in a respectful way. Keep us engaged. ... and Recommendations to Kitchener Citizens Have a different mindset — as a resident of Kitchener, we are responsible for participating in decision-making and moving us forward. It only works if we all participate. Every contribution matters. Stay connected with what is happening in our City, and participate in any way that you can. We need to get the message out about this process to the media and the broader community. We need to share these positive experiences in a variety of ways because everyone receives information differently. What we accomplished needs to be shared. In the words of one panelist: "I spoke up and it made a difference." A Message From Staff As a City of Kitcheer employee who has worked with the community for over 20 years, I never questioned the value in including residents in the Strategic Planning Process. I have worked with many passionate community members who make a difference in this community every day. But even for me, the Resident Panel was different. Representation - selecting volunteers randomly to mirror the demographics of the community was exciting. We often hear from the same people when we engage with residents, this group was composed of almost entirely new voices. It is also the most diverse group of residents we have ever assembled. Not surprisingly, it produced a wide variety of opinions - just like those in our community. Showing Our Work - Sharing work with residents that was incomplete, and still in development for their feedback required vulnerability. They sometimes told us they didn't like what we presented. They sometimes told us our language didn't make sense to them. It also allowed us to test ideas that we were unsure about with a group of residents who were well informed and representative of the community. They encouraged us to be bolder than we might otherwise have been without their input along the way. Page 542 of 579 Quality Input - In addition to telling us what they liked and didn't like, Panelists provided us with key input that influenced our thinking, and improved the plan significantly. Some examples include their suggestion that we be more flexible in our Strategic Plan - encouraging us to "Swerve within our lane" and be open to changing or adding actions throughout the four years of the plan based on changing circumstances that are not currently known. They clearly supported including a Goal Area focused on the City's internal capacity to improve core service and advance the other Strategic Goal Areas. They also showed great insight into the interconnected nature of the Goal Areas and Actions - sharing that this should be presented in a way that highlights the positive relationships between actions and how selecting some actions to invest in can produce multiple benefits for the community. Shared Learning - We knew going into the Resident Panel process that staff would learn a lot from Residents' perspectives. We hoped to provide learning opportunities for residents as well, when we shared information with them on how the City works. What we didn't fully appreciate was the amount of learning they would get from each other. Building consensus requires a considerable effort to understand and appreciate the viewpoints of others. This focused effort to understand, resulted in a strong bond between Panelists and a shared respect - regardless of their differences of opinion. There is a strong message here for communities that can be polarized around issues sometimes. Trust and Respect - By "pulling back the curtain" and involving residents in an open and transparent way in the strategic planning process, trust and respect was built between Panelists and staff. One Panelist said "I have a whole new respect for the staff who work at the City, the work that they do for our City." Many Panelists have offered to continue to be involved and work with staff on behalf of the community after seeing what is possible when we work together. The 2023-2026 Strategic Plan will be transformational for our community, and I couldn't be more grateful for the contributions of the Resident Panel. You have truly made a difference, and I am excited to move forward together over the next 4 years. Angie Fritz -Walters Engagement and Program Manager, Strategic Plan Page 543 of 579 Staff Report Chief Administrator's Office REPORT TO: Finance and Corporate Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: August 14, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Dan Chapman, CAO, 519-741-2200 ext. 7350 www.kitchener.ca PREPARED BY: Angie Fritz -Walters, Strategic Plan Engagement and Program Manager, 519-741-2200 ext. 7059 Kathryn Dever, Director, Strategyand Corporate Performance, 519-741-2200 ext. 7370 WARD(S) INVOLVED: All Wards DATE OF REPORT: July 27, 2023 REPORT NO.: CAO -2023-337 SUBJECT: 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Development— Proposed Strategic Plan Content RECOMMENDATION: That the initial set of Actions for the City of Kitchener 2023-2026 Strategic Plan as contained in Appendix C to report CAO 2023-337 be approved. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • This report provides Council with the proposed content for the City's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, including an initial set of Actions, and a refined 20 -year Vision story. • Staff and the Compass Kitchener advisory committee implemented meaningful, inclusive, and deliberative community engagement to inform the Strategic Plan, including the Plan WITH Us Resident Panel. • There are no financial implications associated with this staff report. BACKGROUND: The City's Strategic Plan sets priorities and a plan for action to guide progress and resourcing over the term of Council towards our long-term community vision. It represents a commitment to the public to move forward on the things that are most important to them. This report represents the final in a series of engagements with Council and focuses on an initial set of Actions to address key needs and opportunities expressed through extensive community engagement and prior strategic discussions with Council. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 544 of 579 REPORT: The Strategic Planning process has included a variety of inputs from a number of groups, including Compass Kitchener, staff and the Resident Panel. Staff have engaged with Council over the past 18 months at a series of six strategy sessions. Council's deliberation and direction throughout the process has been summarized in Appendix A. Based on Council direction at its May strategy session, staff undertook the following: • Refined the 20 -year Vision story (Appendix B) to increase focus on areas where the City can have the greatest impact on community priorities. • Developed an initial set of Actions for the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, to enable progress on key Council and community priorities, needs and opportunities. • Organized the Goal Areas and statements to indicate Actions underway already supporting the priorities, new ones planned, and internal -facing ones. The Strategic Plan content in this final report has broad community support demonstrated through extensive engagement, and reflects Council's priorities identified through previous discussions. Proposed 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Actions At previous strategic sessions, Council supported the 5 Strategic Goal Areas. Council also supported adopting an adaptive approach to set an initial set of Actions the City will commit to. An adaptive approach will allow Council to adjust resources to respond to emerging needs and opportunities within the 4 -year timeframe. The initial Actions proposed for years 1 and 2 of the Strategic Plan, subject to Budget approval, are outlined below for each 2023-2026 Strategic Goal Area. Refer to Appendix C for Goal Area Statements and details for each Action. Building a Connected City Together: • Housing For All Implementation • Localized Transportation Safety Improvement Program • City-wide Active Transportation Routes • Official Plan Comprehensive Update Cultivating a Green City Together: • Corporate Climate Action Plan 2.0 • Clean Energy Transition Strategy • District Energy Business Case • Green Development Standards • Implement tree canopy target plan • Implementing actions from Parks master plan • Parkland Acquisition Strategy • Grand River Park Strategy Creating an Economically -Thriving City Together: • Accelerate Commercial Business Approvals • Implement Health/Medical Technology Innovation Campus Page 545 of 579 • Creative Industries School • Strategy for Events and Festivals • Entertainment Venue Management • Implement Arts and Culture Master Plan Fostering a Caring City Together: • Advance Truth and Reconciliation • Municipal Newcomers Strategy • Enhance City's Engagement Practices • Community Centre Operating Model • City -Led Recreation & Leisure program review • Leisure Facilities Master Plan Update • Community Grants Review Stewarding a Better City Together: • Digital Kitchener Strategy • Implement City-wide Data Strategy • Strengthen employer identity/value proposition • Support a Psychologically Safe Workplace • Procurement innovation Implementation of these initial Actions will take place through the annual Business Plan, with any required resource requests brought to Council through the annual Budget process. In support of the adaptive approach supported by Council, staff will assess progress made, emerging needs and opportunities, and bring forward adjustments with associated Budget implications to Council within the 4 -year Strategic Plan timeframe. Community Input on Draft Strategic Plan and Actions Public engagement has far exceeded that of any previous strategic planning processes. A final round of consultation in June and July focused on the Strategic Goal Areas and Actions, with an opportunity for the community to share feedback through a survey on the Engage Kitchener page from June 28 -July 16, 2023. The survey was promoted through outreach with community partners and contacts, as well as the City's social media channels. The findings from the consultation indicate broad support for the proposed Strategic Plan Goals and Actions. A detailed report of survey input is included in Appendix D, with key highlights below from the 184 responses received: • Over 75% agree or strongly agree that the goals and actions will help our city change in the right direction. • Actions that support housing affordability remain a key priority, with many comments indicating implementation of the Housing for All actions are important to them. • There is strong support for climate action, including active transportation and improving the tree canopy. Several comments suggested the City could be even more bold and/or quicker to act in these areas. • Those who indicate that they do not agree with the direction in the draft strategic goals and actions cite concerns with the concept of a 15 -minute City, a "woke agenda" and do not support climate action as a priority. Page 546 of 579 • There is a higher level of support for the Goals and Actions from those under 40 years of age and those identifying as a member of one of the following groups: person with a disability; member of a racialized group; immigrant or refugee; 2LGBTQ+; or First Nations, Inuit or Metis. Final Steps in the Strategic Planning Process: • Content refinement from today's discussion as required • Final Council approval (August 28, 2023) • Indicators / evaluation criteria development by staff and Compass Kitchener (fall 2023) • Strategic Plan launch and communications (fall 2023) STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the development of the 2023-2026 City of Kitchener Strategic Plan. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital/Operating Budget — Strategic Actions which require funding will be brought forward to Council through the annual Budget process and reflected in the annual Business Plan. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: CONSULT AND COLLABORATE — This report includes input from broad and diverse community engagement to support and inform the creation of Kitchener's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the council /committee meeting. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: CAO -2022-160 Preparing for the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan CAO -2022-198 Results of Environics 2022 Survey of Kitchener Residents CAO -2022-413 Strategic Foresight and Community Engagement Update CAO -2023-047 Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee Community Priorities CAO -2023-081 Prioritizing Strategic Goal Areas CAO -2023-217 20 -Year Vision, Key Priorities and Approach to Action Planning APPROVED BY: Dan Chapman, CAO ATTACHMENTS: Appendix A — Summary of Council Input into the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Appendix B — 20 -year Vision Statement and Story for Kitchener (Refined) Appendix C — 2023-2026 Strategic Plan — Proposed Initial Strategic Actions Appendix D — Community Engagement Survey Responses on Draft Strategic Plan Page 547 of 579 Appendix A: Summary of Council Input into the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan At the March 2022 discussion about the overall strategic planning approach, Council advised on two key items as important to include in preparing the strategic plan and related community engagement: • Include a focus on core City services: An overview of services the City of Kitchener is responsible was incorporated in online and in-person engagement tactics. Educational components have been included in each of the Engage page ideas boards to provide context for residents when they respond with their ideas. Context about the City's responsibilities was included as context for the Neighbourhood Conversations sessions. The `We Are Kitchener' campaign launched in 2022 is continuing, with social media and physical banners and signage throughout the community building awareness of key City services in an engaging way. • Apply broad/open approaches and engage through different means: A broad variety of online and in-person means were used to engage residents, with a focus on open- ended questions, exploratory discussions/exercises, use of new tools within the Engage online platform, and a staff street team doing pop-up engagements at more community locations and events than previous strategic planning cycles. During the May 2022 review of the Environics survey results Council requested staff ensure the following through the next phases of community engagement: • Seek a broad range of voices and equity deserving groups: Engagement reached a broader diversity of Kitchener residents, provided a variety of ways for people to participate in-person and online, maximized community connections to encourage participation from equity deserving groups; the current Resident Panel was selected to mirror the demographic diversity of Kitchener. • Learn more about satisfaction with City services, public engagement processes, sustainability, housing affordability and recreation programs: These topics were all included as key topics in the engagement. Exploring willingness to pay more for services / satisfaction with value for tax dollars formed part of engagement later this year to support the 2023 Budget. In the August 2022 discussion on broad community engagement efforts underway, and key trends shaping Kitchener's future from a horizon scan summary as in put into future scenario development, Council noted the following: • Ensure focus on what the City can do or influence within its mandate: Staff and Compass Kitchener continued to hear broad ideas and aspirations as wider community engagement concluded; staff will filter these to actions that the City can take to respond, including working closely with the Resident Panel to focus on the City's accountability. • Key trends impacting Kitchener include belonging, placemaking, sustainability, housing affordability, innovation, technology and institutional trust: Staff incorporated these key trends into scenario development toward a proposed new 20 -year Vision (which will be shared with Council in May), and the proposed strategic goal areas highlighted in this report. In January 2023, the Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee provided Council their community priorities for the new Strategic Plan. While no direction was sought at that meeting, Council engaged with the committee Chair and Vice -chair to explore the priorities a bit more deeply, while noting the close alignment to what Council heard during the election campaign. Page 548 of 579 At the February 2023 discussion on key goal areas, based on synthesis of broad community engagement inputs, to be used by staff to identify indicators of success and potential actions in which the City could make progress over the life of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, Council provided the following feedback: • Support for the proposed 5 Strategic Goal Areas as reflecting key priorities toward which to make progress over the next 4 years (draft working titles): Belonging and Participation; Housing, Land Use and Mobility; Environment and Climate Action; Economic Prosperity and Opportunity; and Good Government. • Include the following when developing proposed Actions for the term of Council: engagement, newcomer experience; housing attainability, protecting good rents, green space; 15 -minute neighbourhoods; climate; creative industries, film/music/arts; government relations strategy, technology/innovation, data -driven decisions. At the May 2023 discussion on a new 20 -year Vision, key priorities and the approach to action planning, Council provided the following input: • Support for setting an initial set of Actions for the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, to enable Council and the organization to respond to emerging issues, needs and opportunities throughout the 4 -year period. • Add Physical & Mental Health and Innovation Culture (external) to the Top Priorities representing the primary focus of actions, budget investments, business planning and resource requests, especially for the first 1-2 years of the strategic plan. • Support for the Goal Areas and statements with a request to organize goal areas and actions to indicate actions underway already, new ones planned, and internal - facing ones. • Refine the Vision story to provide more focus on where the City can make an impact toward community aspirations. Page 549 of 579 Appendix B: 20 -year Vision Statement and Story for Kitchener (Refined) VISION STATEMENT Building a city for everyone where, together, we take care of the world around us — and each other. VISION STORY TOGETHER IN 2043 Whether you've lived in Kitchener your whole life, or you have just arrived, you belong here. Kitchener is a city of people who, since 1854, have worked together to chart a progressive future, building a thriving city that offers well-being, potential and quality of life — for everyone. Our neighbourhoods are more connected and diverse today than ever before. Our streets and sidewalks know all kinds of people, and our kitchen tables, meeting rooms and council chambers do, too. Creating more opportunities for people to connect and participate in civic life has brought more voices and lived experiences to those tables. This has shown us new possibilities, helped us make better decisions, and pointed us toward solutions to some of our most challenging problems. Kitchener is one of Canada's largest cities, and the place we call home. Our city is committed to finding smart, sustainable, and innovative housing solutions to ensure that people have a place to call their own. Today, the city is filled with well-designed, adaptive reuses and new mixed-use, mixed -income housing options as diverse as our neighbourhoods and the people who live in them. Our neighbourhoods are pedestrian -friendly and full of businesses and services that meet our daily needs. Our community centres, arenas, pools, libraries and sports fields are where we get together and get active. We've designed our busy public parks and spaces with residents, and they welcome and work for people of all ages and abilities. Full of people, activity and ideas, these spaces bring us together and offer access to knowledge and tools to learn about and thrive in the world around us. The places and spaces that bring us together have reliable connections that enable us to move around the city in active, clean and accessible ways. Our sidewalks see community connection every day, as people walk, roll and wander — easily and safely getting where they want to go. We use cars and parking lots less and trails, cycling lanes and transit more. Fewer homes and businesses use fossil fuels to heat and cool, and we've reduced our impact on the environment, by using more renewable energy. Consistent awareness and incentives have made climate responsibility second nature for residents and businesses. We serve as stewards of the natural environment, and remain steadfast in our commitment to reconciliation, honouring the Indigenous caretakers who came before us, and have built strong relations with the First Nations, Metis and Inuit who call Kitchener home. We preserve and protect parks and natural areas. Our urban forests and our tree canopy soften the boundaries between the built and natural worlds. They are the natural backdrop along our streets, sidewalks and paths, and to the arts and cultural experiences, events and exhibitions that we enjoy. Every time we leave home, we enjoy the cool shade of these investments. Page 550 of 579 Our investments in creating an agile and innovative local economy have strengthened key industries and kept our job market healthy and diverse. We've supported local businesses to continue to adapt and lead, addressing their challenges and helping them connect and work together. Our city's difference - makers —the talented and resourceful entrepreneurs, workers and artists, whose innovative approaches reflect their pursuit of building a better world — continue to diversify and grow our economy and create jobs for everyone. We step up to help and care for one another. We work together and with community partners to offer accessible services and address disparities among communities of greatest need. Our programs are open to everyone with equal access for all, without financial or other barriers. Because of our work, more people than ever feel a deep sense of belonging in Kitchener. The public servants who work alongside our residents and businesses are difference -makers. We don't just make decisions - we listen. We are the stewards of our city's present and its future. We champion our collective goals and work with residents to build our city, one neighbourhood at a time. We invite civic action on the issues that matter to residents. We are accountable, we measure the right things, and report on our progress. Our legacy reflects a diverse and caring workforce that mirrors the diverse and caring city we've helped to build. We've built trust with residents, and because of this, people from diverse backgrounds vote and take part in public processes in unmatched numbers. We tell stories of the challenges we came together to face over the years, and of how doing so led to a greater understanding of what we share and what makes us unique. By working together and making the most of our differences, residents have helped staff remove barriers and disadvantages, giving more people the opportunity to thrive in Kitchener. We're building a city for everyone where, together, we take care of the world around us — and each other. The lessons of our past — and the promise of tomorrow — remind us that people who love their city can always change it, and our world, for the better. Together. 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Kitchener's Strategic Plan 2023-2026 •... 4- - BANG THE TABLE .�� en gagemerrtHQ Q1 In general, do you agree that these draft goals and actions will help our city change in the right direction? 16(8.7%) 17(9.2%) 12(6.5%) 88(47.8%) Question options 0 Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree Optional question (184 response(s), 3 skipped) Question type: Radio Button Question Page 2 of 22 7%) Page 558 of 579 Q2 We are most interested in hearing whether you think we are on the right track. Please share any related comments you have about the draft goals and actions. Anonymous I think that we are on the right track. From what I've seen in the 6/29/2023 04:36 PM meeting (resident panel), the plan only gets better and better, to fit our goals better. Anonymous Does the final section, "Stewarding a Better City Together' involve 6/30/2023 12:08 PM me or just city employees? Anonymous Innovation procurement 6/30/2023 12:48 PM Anonymous Like the connected and green inititiatives, think we could do more. Would love to see more community gardens, etc. Would like to know more about actions to address housing and encampment issue. Anonymous Consider connecting suburbs and townships transportation. 6/30/2023 08:51 PM Encourage cycling. Hydrogen buses. Manage costs to keep property taxes flat to help struggling households. Anonymous The citizens did not have an opportunity to vote. This radical change 7/01/2023 09:39 AM that will effect each citizen has to be put on the ballot. It must be put on by each section not as one massive plan. Anonymous Focusing on transit, reducing vehicle through traffic on residential 7/01/2023 11:38 AM roads and better caring for our canopy cover are high priorities in my view. Anonymous The leisure facilities master plan should address the development of 7/02/2023 08:41 AM at least 8 more dedicated pickleball courts. Kitchener is lagging behind Hamilton, St Thomas, Kenora etc. Anonymous Some of these seem ambiguous, but perhaps that's just the description here, and many more seem unambitious. For a region that wants to change course, there's an awful lot of "continue doing V and "implement the unambitious plan we already have" Page 3 of 22 Page 559 of 579 Anonymous Action: Ensuring that all stakeholders are at the table when city staff 7/02/2023 10:16 PM start "modernizing" centers and changing related policy guidelines. Anonymous Corporate climate action should be more ambitious. Some things are to ensure festivals align with other categories. For instance, could neighbours day (which is wonderful), include a greening your space initative? Anonymous reducing red tape for the development of smaller, more affordable 7/04/2023 01:25 PM stand-alone homes (not condos and apartments) is a step in the right direction for Kitchener. Multi -use pathways as opposed to separate bike paths is a better use of space. Anonymous Yes you are on the right track Anonymous I am most excited at parks and trails being accessible to all ages and 7/04/2023 04:48 PM abilities in the winter. Anonymous It will be great to move quickly on these goals 7/04/2023 08:34 PM Anonymous Yes, and making sure that all stakeholders are at the table before 7/04/2023 09:01 PM study begins, various perpectives considered prior to begining the study/review of methodology is vital. Anonymous The statements are platitudes. The impact on community says 7/05/2023 08:40 AM otherwise & I see no recognition of what you hear during community engagement. Anonymous Appropriate housing planning is critical not only to deal with 7/05/2023 08:45 AM affordable housing, but to consider our aging residents that want to age in place in their community. Ensure there are bungalow condos and suitable "missing middle" types of homes. - I am very pleased that these goals and strategies are very closely 7/05/2023 12:27 PM aligned with my personal values. I also appreciate the efforts to communicate your intentions to the general public. Well done ! Page 4 of 22 Page 560 of 579 Anonymous I am missing the commitment to be an age -friendly community with 7/05/2023 03:22 PM the services, supports and advocacy needed to realize this. Anonymous Yes, I believe your are on the right track. Anonymous I fully agree with the housing for all initiative but instead of looking at 7/06/2023 09:29 AM affordable housing, look at rent -geared -to income housing especially for low income citizens Anonymous Great ideas. Can't wait to see them implemented. 7/06/2023 10:14 AM Anonymous I'm wondering why just "Collaborate with Conestoga College", no 7/06/2023 02:41 PM Wilfrid Laurier University and University of Waterloo. Anonymous Housing for all in crucial. people shouldn't be on the PATHs list for 10 7/06/2023 03:05 PM years and still be without a home Anonymous It seems like most of our goals seek to grow the size and scope of the 7/06/2023 03:47 PM city rather than allowing our communities and cultures thrive independently. Anonymous it was organized and informative 7/06/2023 04:01 PM Anonymous Affordable housing for single occupancy. No more student houses 7/07/2023 08:32 AM being built. Anonymous Most of the city official plan's map is still yellow for "low rise 7/07/2023 09:17 AM residential". Missing middle should be allowed along all "major community collector streets" as of right, at least to start, at a minimum. This will have wide support. Anonymous More focus needed on lack of affordable housing 7/07/2023 01:55 PM Anonymous Our community centers are running well , with a good number of 7/08/2023 09:40 AM youth joining in and also they are filling about the membership forms Page 5 of 22 Page 561 of 579 .. interested in volunteering too so as they get the reference for next year job .. Anonymous N/A 7/08/2023 09:41 AM Anonymous You are most certainly on the right track with a green city, you need 7/08/2023 09:52 AM to implement green spaces to make kitchener feel like it's worth living in Anonymous i think we are on the right track Anonymous I believe that implementing housing for all is a key step to making sure each individual who resides in the city can have somewhat equal opportunities. All the other draft goals and actions are clearly on the right track to make Kitchener a better place. Anonymous I believe that implementing housing for all is a key step to making sure each individual who resides in the city can have somewhat equal opportunities. All the other draft goals and actions are clearly on the right track to make Kitchener a better place. Anonymous None at this time. They seem very well thought out. Anonymous I think that they are all great goals, I'm just curious as to how the city 7/08/2023 04:21 PM will accomplish them. Anonymous I think that the Community Grants Review was very needed. 7/08/2023 08:51 PM Anonymous The draft goals seem realistic and attainable 7/09/2023 08:28 AM Anonymous I think that we are on the right track because all of the goals are 7/09/2023 03:38 PM community -minded. Anonymous none 7/09/2023 09:31 PM Page 6 of 22 Page 562 of 579 Anonymous Most def on the right track! Anonymous I would like to see specific language about hiring BIPOC & 7/10/2023 06:44 PM 2SLGBTQ employees and tracking efforts to make city staff reflect the beautiful diversity of our citizens Anonymous I love the idea about having connected trail and bike lanes, plant more trees, focus on middle housing and climate crisis. Anonymous A very ambitious plan — not much to argue with. I am a bit skeptical about the priorities. Anonymous active transportation, cycling routes Anonymous All of the strands above important, especially think more/better active transportation infrastructure across city important Anonymous Love the overarching message of "together". The first goal could be enhanced - so much more connects us in neighbourhoods. Don't think people really do "work together to ensure others have secure and affordable homes". this may set an ureal expectation Anonymous there should be more income based housing avaialbe, even people 7/11/2023 03:50 PM who have a good income cannot afford to rent an apartment, we will continusouly see renovictions and homelessness Anonymous There is currently too much emphasis on increasing population 7/11/2023 08:39 PM without having the essential underlying services in place to support that kind of growth. Anonymous I don't believe ant of it is for our own good Anonymous Housing for all, Page 7 of 22 Page 563 of 579 Anonymous Definitely on the wrong track/path. All this is going to do is make life 7/11/2023 10:34 PM even more unaffordable without actually accomplishing or achieving anything. We need a city that's liveable, affordable and that works. We need to attract amenities to the down. Anonymous More concentration on traffic flow 7/12/2023 08:47 AM Anonymous going woke has zero ROI. Climate hysteria neither an actual threat or 7/12/2023 11:20 AM worthy of focus. Anonymous Creating a more active city that has ways for both people and cars to 7/12/2023 01:52 PM both thrive, as well as proving access to transit. Anonymous Sounds the like the "NWO" one government plan - 15 minute city 7/12/2023 01:58 PV Anonymous The actions for housing and active transportation are positive, but need to be stronger to effectively meet the housing and climate challenges we face Anonymous I really don't see much language with respect to our national housing 7/12/2023 05:02 PM crisis, nor the issues with affordability. Please do better. Anonymous my comments are unnecessary, as they will be either ignored or 7/12/2023 05:09 PM disregarded Anonymous Only 255 characters to comment :( I do not think this is the right track. Too many goal statements & draft actions. Focus on a smaller set of stuff & be excellent at that. I feel strongly that 1 goals should be downsizing/seeking efficiency/streamlining Anonymous Your climate plan is a farce. History will judge you harshly. Anonymous You are cresting a pie in the sky approach using the high moral ground of social change to justify an esoteric planoach Anonymous Bigger and bolder action, not small and strategic" actions to build a Page 8 of 22 Page 564 of 579 connected active transportation network throughout the City. We do not need a new entertainment venue. Anonymous I totally disagree with the City's obsession with bicycle lanes on the roadways. I also have a beef at all the crazy traffic calming ideas being built into our roadways by making road junctions more difficult to manoeuvre through. Anonymous You're crazy to think I'd want to change heating from natural gas to electric which is the most expensive! Anonymous Not even close Anonymous Agree mostl but building hights in downtown core need to be 7/13/2023 06:31 AM reasonable (ie 55 stories is too high to jot impact everyone around it and wind becomes problematic). Keep building but do so responsibility without heavily impacting what is already here. Anonymous You have some great ideas and plans and I realize it's hard to 7/13/2023 06:32 AM prioritize and fund all these initiatives so make sure any money spent is used to its fullest. Maintaining our tree canopy is an example of poor follow through keeping young trees alive Anonymous I think the wording is broadly quite vague. 7/13/2023 07:02 AN Anonymous Goals are okay, but the interference on driving traffic is becoming an 7/13/2023 08:49 AM issue especially in the downtown core Anonymous We need much stronger by-laws preventing and discouraging citizens from cutting down trees on private property. Look to Toronto as an example of a more rigorous system. Anonymous A connected city is key to creating a place where people want to live. 7/13/2023 08:56 AM Being able to travel the city without getting into a car will help us experience and know our city, connect with people, and feel like we are the city. Page 9 of 22 Page 565 of 579 Anonymous Atronger statement is needed on provision of green spaces, 7/13/2023 09:07 AM especially adjacent to high rises, and also concerning potantial strategic larger green spaces - Hidden Valley? Anonymous Really like that the goals and actions point towards a green city, that 7/13/2023 09:09 AM is caring, and connected. It's very hopeful for building a bright future! Anonymous This is all great, but seems to target incremental changes. To face today's challenges we need faster widespread implementation of everything on the list!A place to start could be road design standards(deprioritize fast moving traffic for human experience Anonymous Love the initiative on housing, cycle lanes and parks. More needs to 7/13/2023 09:29 AM be done on fostering relationships with existing staff. Anonymous I love the direction we're heading with bike infrastructure, we could 7/13/2023 09:42 AM build off this to become a mountain bike tourist destination. Check out Bentonville for inpiration: https://www.visitbentonville.com. I'd be happy to advise more: drewbrend@gmail.com Anonymous Green energy plan should start with development approvals, not on 7/13/2023 09:51 AM natural gas. Force density, with mixed residential/commercial to reduce transit distances and improve efficiency whilst also creating affordable lifestyles. Mandate green buildings. Anonymous I am not convinced that there is a balanced approach between 7/13/2023 09:59 AM "Building a Connected City Together" and "Cultivating a Green City". At a recent neighbourhood planning meeting, the emphasis was all about intensification and not about protecting green space. Anonymous This sounds a lot like 15 minute cities and I am 1000% against being 7/13/2023 10:20 AM trapped, for better words, perhaps controlled is a better word. Either way, this plan sucks! Anonymous need more detailed plans for cycling and pedestrian infrascture and 7/13/2023 10:36 AM associated timelines Anonymous I love everything. I wish there would be more done to increase the 7/13/2023 10:44 AM greenness of overall neighbourhoods and main roads, like adding Page 10 of 22 Page 566 of 579 more trees, or lanterns with hanging baskets, similar to downtown. Just overall increasing the appeal of our city. Anonymous Not sure how Al really needs to play into our goals? Also beware 7/13/2023 10:46 AM alienating older residents with over -reliance on apps and digitized services that they might not be able to use Anonymous 7/13/2023 10:46 AM Too much focus on Truth and Reconciliation Anonymous Growing up in a different city made me realize how important youth programming is. I think the city is doing a great job with the youth programming and it's something I WISH I had access to as a youth. Community starts with youth and the city nailed it Anonymous I think that you are on the right track and I don't have much to add. Anonymous I believe that the goals listed above is a comprehensive plan in 7/13/2023 11:34 AM leading us to become a better city. Anonymous Community centre operating model: In recent years an audit and a major project focused on renewing community centre operations. How will you set this process up for success in leading to needed transformation? Recent processes failed to produce results. Anonymous Ambitious goals. I like the inclusion of green alternatives. Really liking 7/13/2023 11:44 AM the Green Canopy innitiative Anonymous I believe that "Housing For All Implementation" and working on 7/13/2023 12:11 PM transportation in the city is very important. Working on these goals will help foster a better city and community Anonymous It seems that there is a lot of explanation on what you are going to do and not how you are going to do it. For example it says you will complete the Kitchener Utilities clean energy transition strategy but does not explain how this will be done. Anonymous I appreciate the focus on housing and active transport. The zoning Page 11 of 22 Page 567 of 579 amendments are very much needed. n e work o upgrade cycle infrastructure is also a great way to plan for the future. Anonymous Agree with some, not all. We need housing/apartments not meant for the extreme rich or poor, but those that are average! Planting more trees, yep, green energy, nope, the trees take care of the carbon, more biking trails, yep, but not taking away cars! Anonymous Focusing on people, programs and process. Anonymous Too many goals. When there are too many they won't happen. Also the goals are too wordy. Blah blah make it simple Anonymous Financing the renovating or removing older home stock to be 7/13/2023 01:29 PM replaced by multi -family y dwellings. Anonymous Hello- Yes, in general this draft of the plan identifies some of the most important issues facing our community.As an example although it's not entirely within the City's scope more assistance financial assistance to assist all users of the transit system Anonymous There's a lot of good messages. What could be strengthened is more commitment to protect and enhance the environment, review city actions related to native/invasive species and linking this to housing and transportation strategies. Eg will the city contin Anonymous why conestoga college for creative industries? look at something that is closer to downtown core , eg. St. Louis Centre, evenings at high schools or another facility. Conestoga main campus too far away and campus on University Ave. is in waterloo Anonymous One thing that would be wonderful is a push for more family friendly condos in the downtown core. Many are 1 or 2 bedroom which don't encourage families to live in the new buildings (and no family amenities, like kid rooms, like gyms and theatres) Anonymous While they are all grand ideals. I wonder how long it will take to 7/13/2023 04:05 PM implement them and will new municipal leaders carry on the implementation? Page 12 of 22 Page 568 of 579 Anonymous I wonder if we have missed an opportunity to include negotiations with the Region to "green" our transit system. Anonymous Yes they are on the right track mov8ng forward Anonymous The concept of affordable housing resonates deeply with my current 7/13/2023 04:33 PM situation. The green development standards plan is also a promising step to create a greener city. Anonymous Generally, I think we are on the right track. A few things I noticed: 1 7/13/2023 06:44 PV thought we were changing the wording from affordable housing to housing affordability? And I still don't really feel that the term "green" is current and reflective of our goal. Anonymous Too much emphasis on "green, diversity, inclusion, sustainability". This is a burden on too many businesses, including large ones, focus and too many $$ are wasted on unproductive activities, which also affects price for customers. yes you are on the right track. now lay out step by step how to achieve these goals and share with the public. Anonymous Nothing but woke theory Anonymous The inclusion of targets for housing, transit, conservation, economic growth, and community health in the new Strategic Plan, in my opinion, is a wise and necessary decision as it indicates a thorough approach to handling key municipal development issues. Anonymous Priorities seems to be the right ones for this time. 7/13/2023 08:24 PM Anonymous we need to move away from government making all the decisions. 7/13/2023 09:11 PM Your survey of people is too small to get a real feel of what people need or want! Page 13 of 22 Page 569 of 579 Anonymous Community safety 7/13/2023 09:59 PM Anonymous Absolutely not! We do not want any part of the 15 min city plan 7/13/2023 10:03 PM Anonymous You are on the wrong track with many of these globalist agendas Anonymous This is not your plan. It's the WEFs plan. Anonymous overall it sounds like a good plan. would love to see changes like this in the city Anonymous Continue to emphasize parks and trails not just for transportation, but for equity and inclusion. Anonymous Anything that helps people is great. Anonymous I like that you are thinking of the environment, reconciliation and planning to have more green spaces. Anonymous I don't understand many of the goals. They are very vaguely worded and non-specific in most cases. I like the plans to increase trails and biking accessibility, and to increase 'middle' housing. Anonymous Unfortunately there is no such thing as affordable housing and when 7/14/2023 08:04 AM government employees who have no practical experience in rental housing get invthing as affordable housing and government employees, who have no knowledge of property management . Anonymous You should collaborate with UWs Longhouse Labs Project, an Indigenous -led initiative that advances Indigenous artistic practices, creative leadership, heritage preservation, Indigenous economic self- sufficiency, and robust community engagement. Anonymous As a city, we need to get away from the 2030 agenda which we seem 7/14/2023 09:29 AM to be in lockstep with. Page 14 of 22 Page 570 of 579 Anonymous Stop fighting against the car and drivers, the focus should be what the majority uses (vehicles). Anonymous I think the goals are on the right track. I think you will be challenged to implement them all without having them contradict each other. Green house goals and growth in the city are a challenge Anonymous I think Kitchener is on track. We wife and I vacationed in Rome and Barcelona this year. Kitchener needs to emulate what they have: pedestrian and cycling friendly streets, destination points, walk ability to needs (markets, groceries, hardware stores). _ The overarching goals seem fine and most of the actions seem 7/14/2023 04:28 PM appropriate. Whether time, staff, and funds are actually allocated to these initiatives will be key. Climate action, including diverse housing and prioritizing non -car transportation are key. Anonymous I think you're on the right track! A lot of these sound like awesome goals. One thing though I think could help is maybe adding examples - a number of these are pretty general. Mentioning what issues they're addressing could also help? Otherwise, awesome! Anonymous I am a cyclist BUT feel the bike route are basically useless and are 7/16/2023 10:06 H, costly. Basic lines on the roads are sufficient help with gilding cyclists BUT not barriers and eliminating car lanes Anonymous I wonder if forcing builders to agree to dedicate at least a percentage of units to be subsidized in order to grant permits would be beneficial in succeeding getting more subsidized housing Anonymous I believe the strategy as stands is good 7/17/2023 08:43 AM Most of the tree canopy is privately owned so greening requires Green City action 5 of 8. How many residents know about Kitchener's tax deductions for tree maintenance costs? Promotion of "protect a tree" should rival "plant a tree" but run parallel. 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