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REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener
DATE OF MEETING: January 9, 2024
SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Director, Housing and Development Approvals
519-741-2200 ext. 7070
PREPARED BY: Victoria Grohn, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7041
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 10
DATE OF REPORT: December 7, 2023
REPORT NO.: DSD -2024-008
SUBJECT: H PA -2023 -IV -030
149-151 Ontario Street North & 21 Weber Street West
Partial Demolition with Retention of Fagades and New Construction
of a 27 -storey Mixed -Use Tower
RECOMMENDATION:
That pursuant to Sections 30(2), 33, and 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage
Permit Application HPA-2023-IV-030 be approved to permit:
1. The partial demolition excluding the front (west) and south facades and the
alteration of the roof, bay windows, brick quoining, door openings with
transoms, and chimney on the property municipally addressed as 149-151
Ontario Street North; and
2. The new construction of a 27 -storey mixed-use tower on the property
municipally addressed as 149-151 Ontario Street North and 21 Weber Street
West, subject to the following conditions:
a) That the final Heritage Impact Assessment and Conservation Plan be
submitted and approved by the Director of Housing and Development
Approvals prior to the issuance of a Heritage Permit;
b) That a final Temporary Protection Plan, including a Demolition and
Stabilization Plan, Structural Assessment Report, and Risk Management
Plan, be submitted to the satisfaction of the City's Manager of Development
Applications and the City's Heritage Planner prior to the issuance of a
Heritage Permit;
c) That a final Documentation and Salvage Plan be submitted to the
satisfaction of the City's Manager of Development Applications and the
City's Heritage Planner prior to the issuance of a Heritage Permit;
d) That the Demolition Permit be reviewed and heritage clearance provided by
Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of a Demolition Permit; and
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e) That the 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 149-151 Ontario Street North and 21 Weber Street
West. The redevelopment includes the retention of the front (west) fagade and a
portion of the south facade into a new 27 -storey mixed-use tower.
• The key finding of this report is that though partial demolition of the building is
proposed, the front fagade of the existing residential building and the majority of its
identified heritage attributes will be retained.
• 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-030 proposes the partial demolition of the existing
residential building and the retention of the front (west) and portion of the south fagades into
a 27 -storey mixed-use tower on the property municipally addressed as 149-151 Ontario
Street North and 21 Weber Street West. The property municipally addressed as 149-151
Ontario Street North is currently listed as a non -designated property of cultural heritage
value or interest on the City's Municipal Heritage Register. A Notice of Intention to Designate
was passed by Council on December 11, 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 development, and the front (west) and portion of the south
facades was identified as encompassing the heritage attributes. As such, and in combination
with the recommendations outlined in the HIA, conservation of the majority of the heritage
attributes will be achieved through the construction of this proposed development. The
recommendations of the HIA included the preparation of key documents, which have been
provided to Heritage Planning staff and are summarized in the report below.
BACKGROUND:
The Development Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA-
2023-IV-030, which seeks permission for the partial demolition of the building on the
property municipally addressed as 149-151 Ontario Street North while retaining the front
facade and portion of the south facades. The retained facades are proposed to be
incorporated into a 27 -storey mixed-use tower. The proposal is part of a Site Plan application
(SP22/041/0/ES), which also encompasses the property municipally addressed as 21
Weber Street West.
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Figure 1: Location Map of 149-151 Ontario Street North and 21 Weber Street West
The subject property is located on the east side of Ontario Street North between Weber
Street West and Duke Street West. The property municipally addressed as 149-151 Ontario
Street North contains a 2 -storey, semi-detached brick building, constructed in the Italianate
architectural style with modest Georgian influences. The building that existed on 21 Weber
Street West was demolished in the summer of 2023.
The property municipally addressed as 149-151 Ontario Street North is listed as a non-
designated property of cultural heritage value or interest on the City's Municipal Heritage
Register. A motion to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate 149-151 Ontario Street North
under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act was passed by Council on December 11, 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 property municipally addressed as 149-151 Ontario
Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development
Services Department report DSD -2023-478.
The Notice of Intention to Designate was published in The Record on December 15, 2023.
A designating by-law has not yet been passed by Council. However, there is a Site Plan
condition that requires Council to pass a designating by-law under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act prior to any demolition, grading, or construction activities on site. The building
is recognized for its design/physical and historical/associative values.
Table 1: Designation Criteria under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended by 385/21)
Criteria
Criteria Met (Yes/No)
1. The property has design value or physical value because
Yes
it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a
style, type, material, or construction method.
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Criteria
Criteria Met (Yes/No)
2.
The property has design value or physical value because
No
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
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
No
important in defining, maintaining or supporting the
character of an area.
8.
The property has contextual value because it is
No
physically, functionally, visually, or historically linked to
its surroundings.
9.
The property has contextual value because it is a
No
landmark.
The heritage attributes that contribute to the property's cultural heritage value or interest
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 drop mold
• Front door opening with transoms
• Two brick chimneys
It should be noted that while the Statement of Significance prepared with the Notice of
Intention to Designate included the above -noted heritage attributes, it is anticipated that the
designating by-law will include a more refined list of heritage attributes based on the
proposed development concept. Several of the above -noted heritage attributes are
proposed to be removed in order to incorporate the heritage resource into the proposed
tower, including the side gable roof with overhanging eaves and one of the brick chimneys.
Additional analysis of the removal of these heritage attributes is discussed in the following
report sections. Further, it should be noted that in April 2022, a fire broke out on the second
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storey of the existing building at 149-151 Ontario Street North and damaged the roof, interior
walls and floors.
REPORT:
Proposed Development
The proposed development encompasses the lands municipally addressed as 149-151
Ontario Street North and 21 Weber Street West. The property municipally addressed as
149-151 Ontario Street North is currently listed as a non -designated property of cultural
heritage value or interest on the City's Municipal Heritage Register. The front facade and
portion of the south fagades of the 2 -storey building on this property is to be retained and
incorporated into the 27 -storey mixed-use tower proposed for the subject lands. The mixed-
use building will accommodate four commercial units and 206 residential units.
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Figures 2 & 3: Renderings of the proposed development
Several attributes of the heritage resource are proposed to be removed in order to facilitate
the incorporation of the front and side facades into the new development. These attributes
include one of the brick chimneys, the fire damaged roof, and the roof of each bay window
along the front fagade. While the existing window and door openings are to be retained, the
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windows and doors will be replaced with non-combustible replicas to match the existing
windows and doors.
The tower will be constructed with a combination of brown, light, and dark grey pre -cast and
cast -in-place concrete, metal siding, and aluminum and glass incorporated into the main
entrance. The proposed tower is compatible with, yet distinguishable from, the heritage
resource.
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As part of the conditional Site Plan approval letter, a number of heritage conditions were
included to ensure the appropriate conservation and integration of the existing building at
149-151 Ontario Street North into the new development. One of the conditions was the
submission of heritage permit applications for the demolition of portions of the existing
building, the construction of the new mixed-use tower, and alterations to the existing facade
and return of the existing building. The subject heritage permit application addresses the
demolition, new construction and alteration. The following supporting documents have also
been submitted to address the heritage -related conditions of conditional Site Plan approval:
• Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) for 149-151 Ontario Street North-,
• Conservation Plan (CP) for 149-151 Ontario Street North-,
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• Temporary Protection Plan, including a Demolition and Stabilization Plan, Structural
Assessment Report, and Risk Management Plan; and
• Salvage and Documentation Plan.
These documents are still in draft form and have not yet been approved by the Director,
Housing and Development Approvals and/or been finally reviewed by City staff.
Draft Heritage Impact Assessment
A draft HIA was prepared by LHC Heritage Planning & Archaeology Inc., dated September
15, 2023 and revised November 24, 2023. The draft HIA, which was reviewed by the City's
Heritage Kitchener committee at its February 7, 2023 meeting, establishes that the existing
building at 149-151 Ontario Street North is a significant cultural heritage resource and meets
two of the criteria for heritage designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
The HIA considered seven different mitigation and conservation strategies as it relates to a
range of alternative development options. These options range from `do-nothing' and
retention in-situ to complete demolition and redevelopment. Based on the assessment
contained within the draft HIA, Option 5: Partial Demolition, Retention in situ and Integration
into Proposed Development is identified as the preferred option from a heritage conservation
perspective. This option is preferred as it allows for the development of the property while
partially conserving the existing heritage building and the majority of the identified attributes.
The HIA notes that this option will visually have a similar effect on the streetscape to a
previous design iteration which considered the full retention of the existing building. The
draft HIA included an option to partially demolish and reconstruct the fagades to be
integrated into the tower development. However, upon further assessment of this option, it
was determined that this would negatively impact the heritage integrity of the existing
resource. Full retention was pursued and found not to be viable due to engineering
constraints on the site.
The draft HIA provides an analysis of the impacts of the proposed development on the
identified heritage attributes of 149-151 Ontario Street North, as per the Ministry of Heritage,
Sport, Tourism, and Culture Industries' Info Sheet #5 Heritage Impact Assessments and
Conservation Plans. A summary of the proposed impacts are noted below and a full
assessment of the proposed impacts as outlined in the draft HIA is included in Attachment
B of this report.
Table 2: Analvsis of Imoacts
Impact
Potential
Impact
Analysis
Destruction
Yes
The front (west) fagade and south fagade is to
be incorporated into the development, however
the remainder of the building, including the roof,
some brick quoining, select segmentally arched
window openings, select brick voussoirs, and
one of the chimneys is proposed for demolition
Alteration
Yes
The front door openings with transoms are
proposed to be removed and replicated with
non-combustible materials.
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Impact
Potential
Analysis
Impact
One of the south elevation windows is proposed
to accommodate a mail room door which will
alter the base of the opening
Shadows
No
The proposed development will not cast
shadows that will impact the identified heritage
attributes.
Isolation of a
No
The proposed development will not isolate
heritage attribute
identified heritage attributes.
Direct or indirect
No
No significant views or vistas are identified as
obstruction
heritage attributes.
The proposed development will not fully or
significantly obstruct identified heritage
attributes.
A change in land
N/A
use
In addition to an analysis of the identified heritage attributes, the HIA also considered the
obstruction of views as it relates to the support columns incorporated into the tower design
and general views of the Ontario and Weber Street facades. No significant views or vistas
were identified as heritage attributes. The HIA notes that although the columns will be visible
along the front and south elevation of the existing building, the fagade will remain visible and
the new building will not fully or significantly obstruct heritage attributes and the overall form
of the brick fagade will remain legible.
The HIA recognizes that the proposed development will result in the full or partial removal
of several heritage attributes and notes that the materials and design of the proposed tower
are compatible with the buff brick masonry and retains a sense of the side gable form of the
integrated facades. The HIA concludes that the tower will not obstruct significant views, it
will not fully obstruct individual heritage attributes, or obstruct views in a manner that affects
legibility of the retained attributes. Additionally, the proposal will not isolate or cast shadows
that will impact the viability of heritage attributes.
The HIA makes the following recommendations to mitigate the impacts of the proposed
development:
• Recommendations in the Conservation Plan and Masonry Evaluation Report should
be followed closely;
• Non-combustible replacement windows should be selected based on their
compatibility with the retained facades and/or match existing;
• Design of the new concrete porch should be compatible with and subordinate to the
existing fagade;
• To the extent possible portions of the building that are removed should be salvaged
for reuse in other areas of the new development or elsewhere;
• It is recommended that a Salvage and Documentation Plan be prepared prior to any
deconstruction activities including measured elevations and a record set of
photographs to compare pre- and post -construction conditions;
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All removals/demolition of the existing structure should be carried out under the
direction of a professional engineer with demonstrated experience working with
heritage buildings; and
An interpretive plaque is recommended to be erected onsite to provide a history of
the site.
Draft Conservation Plan
A draft CP, prepared by MTE Consultants Inc. and dated September 19, 2023, revised
October 11, 2023 was submitted to the City. The CP details a condition survey of the existing
facade at 149-151 Ontario Street North and provides guidance for the stabilization and
removals during construction, as well as guidance on repairs and long-term maintenance of
the fagade following construction. The intent of the CP is to detail the necessary measures
to protect and shore the front and partial right fagade of the existing heritage building in
place during construction of the proposed tower, and incorporate these facades into the new
development. The CP also includes the identification of short-term, medium-term, and long-
term conservation measures that need to be undertaken to ensure the heritage value of the
retained facades of the building at 149-151 Ontario Street North are conserved. These
measures are summarized in the table below.
Table 3: Summary of Conservation Measures
Conservation Measure Type
Measure
Short-term
There is no need for immediate repair or
stabilization of the heritage attributes.
Medium-term
Shoring and demolition work as outlined in
the Demolition and Stabilization Plan.
Salvage and retention of heritage
attributes as outlined in the Salvage and
Documentation Plan.
Long-term
The heritage mason shall provide the
owner with a maintenance manual for the
continued upkeep of the facades.
The brick work shall be inspected by a
heritage mason at intervals of five years
and mortar joints shall be repointed and
repairs made as recommended.
Masonry Evaluation Report
A Masonry Evaluation Report is included as an Appendix to the CP. This report provides an
assessment of the current condition of the existing heritage building, particularly as it relates
to the existing brick masonry. This masonry evaluation was undertaken to assist in
understanding the brick masonry restoration work involved for maintaining the front (west)
and south fagades in place. The report concludes that the bricks and mortar of the existing
heritage building are in fair to good condition for the majority of the exterior. The report also
provides recommendations as it relates to the removal process of the bricks, the design of
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the new wall assembly to consider moisture concerns, and optional measures to temporarily
address areas with loose bricks.
Temporary Protection Plan
A draft Temporary Protection Plan (TPP), prepared by MTE Consultants Inc. and dated
November 23, 2023 was submitted to the City. The TPP details how the identified heritage
attributes of the existing heritage building will be preserved and maintained through the
construction of the proposed development. The existing front (west) and south facades will
be incorporated into the new development and stabilized by the new structure. The proposed
development requires new foundations that will be below the elevation of the existing
building foundations.
To facilitate the support of the retained front (west) and south facades of the heritage
building, a two-stage process is required including the shoring and underpinning of the
facades followed by the installation and removal of helical piles. The facades of the heritage
building are recommended to be wrapped in hoarding consisting of layers of extruded
polystyrene insulation encased in waterproofed plywood sheathing. This is further detailed
in Attachment C to this report.
Demolition & Stabilization Plan
The Demolition and Stabilization Plan (DSP) is included within the report prepared by MTE
Consultants Inc., dated November 23, 2023. While the proposed development presents
engineering challenges, the DSP details the stabilization works required prior to the removal
of any portions of the heritage resource. This includes concrete underpinning and the
installation of perimeter earth retention shoring using augured and grouted soldier piles or
drilled caissons. New building foundations are to be installed along a two -metre strip running
parallel to the existing facade foundations. These foundations are designed to support both
the temporary fagade supports and the final building loads. Shoring towers are to be erected
on top of the new building foundations and the existing brick fagade shall be tied back to the
shoring towers. The partial demolition of the existing building can occur with the removal of
all of the superstructure leaving the remaining fagade and the existing foundations.
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A helical pile support system will be installed supporting the fagade at the level of the bottom
of the existing brick. The support system will be designed to support full weight of the brick
fagade and shall be braced to the shoring tower. The remainder of the site will then be
excavated and the new building's foundations shall be constructed. The helical pile support
system will be cut and removed and construction of the new tower will commence up to the
level of the third floor. The brick fagade will then be tied back to the new building structure.
The shoring towers can then be removed and the construction of the remainder of the tower
can continue. The brick protection shall remain in place for the duration of construction.
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Structural Assessment Report
The Structural Assessment Report is included within the report prepared by MTE
Consultants Inc., dated November 23, 2023. The DSP outlines the means and methods to
safely remove the existing heritage building to avoid causing damage to the remaining front
(west) and south facades. The Masonry Evaluation Report included within the CP provides
evidence that the existing condition of the brick is sound enough so as not to cause further
deterioration. By way of assessment included in the Masonry Evaluation Report and read in
conjunction with the DSP, it is concluded that the overall plan is structurally adequate to
maintain the fagades of the heritage resource on the property.
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Risk Management Plan
The Risk Management Plan is included within the report prepared by MTE Consultants Inc.,
dated November 23, 2023. The DSP has been developed to minimize vibration and further
mitigation measures are outlined below:
• Earth retention shoring shall be designed using drilled or augured piles such that pile
driving is not required;
• Temporary building shoring shall utilize helical screw piles such that pile driving is not
required;
• New foundations consist of a raft footing on native soil to minimize the need for
vibratory compaction of soil; and
• The majority of the tower is constructed using pre -cast concrete where fabrication
takes place off site.
Salvage & Documentation Plan
Masri O Architects prepared and submitted a draft Salvage and Documentation Plan, dated
November 2023.This plan provides a full photo documentation of the existing heritage
resource and details the attributes of the building that are salvageable and proposed for re-
use in the mixed-use development.
The attributes of the heritage building that will be incorporated into the mixed-use tower
include:
• Brick on the front (west) and south facades;
• Bays;
• Chimney on the south fagade;
• Corbelled end walls;
• Wood brackets;
• Brick voussoir;
• Quoin corners;
• Brick drip molds; and
• Cornice
There are also several building features that are proposed to be replaced to match the
existing. These include:
• Lights;
• Signage;
• Mailboxes;
• All windows to be replaced with non-combustible aluminum windows;
• All doors to be replaced with non-combustible aluminum doors; and
• Fascia and frieze board;
Heritage Planning Comments
Heritage Planning staff are generally in agreement with the conclusions made in the HIA.
While the proposed development will remove the majority of the existing building on the
property municipally addressed as 149-151 Ontario Street North, the majority of the heritage
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attributes are located on the front (west) and south fagades and will be conserved and
incorporated into the proposed 27 -storey mixed-use tower.
In reviewing the merits of the application, Heritage Planning staff note the following:
• The existing building on the property municipally addressed as 149-151 Ontario
Street North is listed as a non -designated property of cultural heritage value or
interest on the City's Municipal Heritage Register;
• A Notice of Intention to Designate was passed by Council on December 11, 2023 and
published on December 15, 2023;
• The majority of the heritage attributes of the building are located on the front (west)
and south facades, as identified and described within the draft HIA, are to be retained;
• The draft HIA provided and analyzed seven different development options. While
facadism is not a preferred practice for heritage conservation, in the context of this
proposed development, the integration of the front (west) and south facades into the
tower accounts for the majority of the heritage attributes of the existing building to be
retained while providing opportunity for intensification on the site;
• Heritage Planning staff are in agreement with the draft HIA that the existing heritage
resource on the property municipally addressed as 149-151 Ontario Street North will
retain sufficient integrity to continue to meet designation criteria 1 and 4 under Ontario
Heritage Act Regulation 9/06 (amended by 385/21);
• The proposed mixed-use tower will incorporate materials that are subordinate and
complementary to the heritage resource;
• It is recognized that the incorporation of the front (west) and south facades will
impact the existing heritage resource with respect to destruction and alteration of
identified heritage attributes. The attributes that are proposed to be impacted
include: the side gable roof with overhanging eaves, bay windows, brick quoining,
door openings with transoms, and the removal of one of the chimneys. Some of the
identified attributes will be removed in their entirety to accommodate the 27 -storey
mixed-use development while others will be reconstructed or reinstated as part of
the development. Mitigation measures will be implemented to reduce these
impacts;
• There are no shadow impacts anticipated or identified on the attributes of the
existing heritage resource as the tower will be constructed above. While the tower
will cast shadow on the surrounding area, no concerns are identified;
• The attributes of the existing heritage resource will not be isolated as a result of the
proposed development. The facades of the heritage resource, which includes the
majority of the attributes, will be incorporated into the proposed tower development;
• The proposed development will not fully or significantly obstruct the view of
identified heritage attributes, nor are significant views or vistas identified as heritage
attributes;
• While the development of a 27 -storey tower will result in intensification of residential
and mixed -uses on the site, this change is not considered to be an adverse impact
as residential and commercial uses have already existed in the previous and
current buildings on site. The use of the lands are not changing significantly;
• The designating by-law to be passed by Council will ensure that the front (west) and
south facades and heritage attributes of the heritage building will be protected in the
case of future applications;
• While the preferred development option presents significant engineering challenges
on the site, the applicant has submitted a draft Temporary Protection Plan, inclusive
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of a Demolition and Stabilization Plan, Structural Assessment Report and Risk
Management Plan detailing how the demolition and integration of the heritage
facades will take place, as well as a draft Salvage and Documentation Plan detailing
how the heritage attributes will be incorporated into the new development; and
• The issuance of the final heritage permit is based on the conditions outlined above
and will ensure that the heritage resource is adequately protected and conserved
during pre- and post -construction activities.
In accordance with the Heritage Permit application form, the approval of an 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 Ontario
Building Code and Zoning By-law. In this regard, staff can confirm that Building Permits will
be required to undertake the proposed work.
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) — 149-151 Ontario Street North & 21
Weber Street West (DSD -2023-048)
• Notice of Intention to Designate 149-151 Ontario Street North (DSD -2023-478)
APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department
REVIEWED BY: Rosa Bustamante, Director of Planning and Housing Policy/City Planner
Natalie Goss, Manager, Policy and Research
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A — Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-IV-030
Attachment B — Excerpt from draft HIA
Attachment C — Draft Temporary Protection Plan
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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
STAFF USE ONLY
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Date Received:
Accepted By:
Application Number:
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PART B: HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
1. NATURE OF APPLICATION
V ❑ Exterior V ❑Interior
V ODemolition
V 1ZNew Construction
❑ Signage
12 Alteration
2. SUBJECT PROPERTY
Municipal Address: 149-151 Ontario Street North, Kitchener
❑ Relocation
Legal Description (if know): Part of lot 11, South of Weber Street and East of Ontario Street Registered Plan 401
Building/Structure Type: 12 Residential 12 Commercial ❑ Industrial ❑ Institutional
Heritage Designation: 13 Part IV (Individual) ❑ Part V (Heritage Conservation District)
Is the property subject to a Heritage Easement or Agreement? ❑ Yes 12 No
3. PROPERTY OWNER
Name: 2851519 Ontario Inc.
Address: 66 Bond St, Cambridge, ON N1 R 4136
City/Province/Postal Code: Cambridge, ON
Phone: 519-212-0440
Email: melissac@lmcproperties.ca
4. AGENT (if applicable)
Name: Reema Masri, B Sc. Arch. Eng., OAA, MRAIC, Principal Architect
Company: Masri O Inc. Architects
Address: 101-609 KUMPF DR
City/Province/Postal Code: Waterloo, ON, N2V 1 K8
Phone: 519-579-0072 ext. 224
Email: rmasri@masrio.ca
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5. WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
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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.
-Refer to Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by LHC Heritage Planning & Archaeology Inc..
-Refer to Heritage Conservation Plan, Prepared by IVITE Consultants Inc.
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Plan, Structural Assessment Report and Risk Management Plan.
-Refer to salvage and documentation plan prepared by Masri O Inc., Architects.
6. REVIEW OF CITY OF KITCHENER HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Describe why it is necessary to undertake the proposed work:
Refer to Heritacle Impact Assessment enclosed. Prepared by LHC Heritage Planning & Archaeology
Inc.
Describe how the proposal is consistent with the Part IV individual designating by-law or the Part V Heritage
Conservation District Plan:
Refer to Heritage Impact Assessment enclosed. Prepared by LHC Heritage Planning & Archaeology
Inc.
Describe how the proposal is consistent with Parks Canada's Standards and Guidelines for the
Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (www.historicplaces.ca/en/pages/standards-normes.aspx):
Refer to Heritage Impact Assessment enclosed. Prepared by LHC Heritage Planning & Archaeology
Inc.
7. PROPOSED WORKS
a) Expected start date: April 2024 Expected completion date: October 2026
b) Have you discussed this work with Heritage Planning Staff? 12 Yes ❑ No
- If yes, who did you speak to? Victoria Grohn
c) Have you discussed this work with Building Division Staff? 12 Yes ❑ No
- If yes, who did you speak to? Angela Dennis
d) Have you applied for a Building Permit for this work? ❑ Yes 12 No
e) Other related Building or Planning applications:
Application number,
-Building Permit for construction of the new building will be applied for to the building division
-Partial Demolition Permit for the partial demolition of this building to be applied for to the building
division
-Existing SPA application file number SP22/041/0/ES
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8. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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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 orjmprisonment as provided for under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Signature of Owner/Agent: Date: November 17, 2023
Signature of Owner/Agent: Date: November 23, 2023
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, Melissa Carter , owner of the land that is subject of this application,
hereby authorize Masri O Inc Architects c/o Reema Masri to act on my /our behalf in this regard.
Signature of Owner/Agent: Date: November 17, 2023
Signature of Owner/Agent: _ Date: November 23, 2023
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).
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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
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Project # LHCO281
8.0 IMPACT OF DEVELOPMENT ON HERITAGE ATTRIBUTES
The MHSTCI's Info Sheet #5 Heritage Impact Assessments and Conservation Plans outlines
seven potential negative impacts to be considered with any proposed development or site
alteration. The impacts include:
1. Destruction of any part of any significant heritage attribute or features;
2. Alteration that is not sympathetic or is incompatible, with the historic fabric and
appearance;
3. Shadows created that alter the appearance of a heritage attribute or change the viability
of a natural feature or planting, such as a garden;
4. Isolation of a heritage attribute from its surrounding environment, context, or a
significant relationship;
5. Direct or indirect obstruction of significant views or vistas within, from, or built and
natural features;
6. A change in land use such as rezoning a battlefield from open space to residential use,
allowing new development or site alteration to fill in the formerly open spaces; and
7. Land disturbances such as a change in grade that alters soils, drainage patterns that
adversely affect an archaeological resource.
In general, obstruction of views was considered as it relates to the support columns and general
views of the fagade from Ontario and Weber Streets. It should be noted that no significant views
or vistas were identified as heritage attributes and the assessment of direct or indirect obstruction
of views considered whether the proposed design generally obstructs views of heritage attributes.
Although the columns will be visible along the front and south elevation, they are required to
support the tower above. Earlier iterations of the design contemplated cantilevering the tower
above the building and these were determined not to be feasible as design progressed. As
demonstrated in Figure 69 through Figure 73, the fagade will remain visible from Weber Street
when approaching from the east and the new building will not fully or significantly obstruct heritage
attributes and the overall form of the brick fagade will remain legible.
8.1 Potential Impacts to 149-151 Ontario Street North
Table 6: Impact assessment of the heritage attributes of 149-151 Ontario Street North
Heritage Attributes
Potential
Impact..
Type of
Discussion
Buff brick
Portions
Destruction
The development proposal seeks to
construction
incorporate the front (west) fagade
and south elevation. The rear
addition, and the east and north
elevations will be removed.
A Masonry Evaluation was prepared
to inform the Heritage Conservation
Plan for the protecting and shoring of
the buff brick construction.
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Heritage Attributes
Potential
Impact
Type of
Impact
Discussion
Symmetrical plan
No
N/A
The development proposal seeks to
with two bay
integrate the west and south elevation
windows
of the building. With appropriate
mitigation measures in place to
ensure conservation of the fagade,
the symmetrical plan and two bay
windows are not expected to be
adversely affected by the
development (see Figure 71 and
Figure 72).
The replacement of the existing
wooden porch with a new concrete
porch is not anticipated to result in an
adverse impact as the porch -itself —
is not a heritage attribute; however, it
is recommended that the selection of
concrete and design of any
attachments be informed by a
qualified heritage professional. The
design of the steps and any railings
should be informed by the existing
fagade and its materials. The new
porch should be compatible with and
subordinate to the existing fagade.
Replacement of the roof of each bay
window with a new metal roof is not
anticipated to result in an adverse
impact, if carefully planned, given that
the slope and pitch will be retained.
Selection of the roofing colour should
be complimentary to the windows and
doors on the fagade.
Side gable roof and
Yes
Destruction
The development proposal seeks to
overhanging eaves
remove the roof.
The April 2022 fire resulted in
significant damage to the roof
requiring replacement of significant
portions.
The proposed new glazed roof will
retain the same pitch and slope of the
current roof. The overhang of the new
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Attributes
Potential
Type of
Discussion
ImpactHeritage
•.
roof will exceed the existing
overhang; however, with the use of
glazing is not anticipated to result in
an adverse impact with respect to
shadows or obstruction of views of
related heritage attributes.
Wood brackets
No
N/A
Through careful design of the new
glazed roof and appropriate mitigation
measures during construction, the
existing wooden brackets can be
retained and will be visible (Figure
68). The Heritage Conservation Plan
addresses the careful removal, repair
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and re -installment of the brackets.
Brick quoining
Portions
Destruction
The development proposal seeks to
integrate the west elevation of the
building.
The proposed development will
integrate the west and south elevation
and the quoins located at the
northwest and southwest corners of
the structure and be integrated into
the 27 -storey apartment building.
The remaining quoins will be removed
resulting in the partial loss of this
attribute.
Segmentally arched
Portions
Destruction
The development proposal seeks to
window openings
integrate the west and south
elevations of the building.
Window openings on the north and
rear elevations will be removed.
Alteration of one of the south
elevation windows to accommodate
the mail room door, will alter the base
of this opening, but will not affect the
segmental arch or the header.
Adverse impacts of this alteration can
be minimized if carefully implemented
with appropriate conservation
measures.
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Heritage Attributes
Potential
Type of
Discussion
Impact
Impact
Brick voussoirs with
Portions
Destruction
The development proposal seeks to
drip mould
and alteration
integrate the west and south
elevations of the building.
Voussoirs on the north and rear
elevations will be removed.
Alteration of one of the south
elevation windows to accommodate
the mail room door, will alter the base
of this opening, but will not affect the
segmental arch or the header.
Adverse impacts of this alteration can
be minimized if carefully implemented
with appropriate conservation
measures.
Front door openings
Potential
Alteration
The development proposal seeks to
with transoms
integrate the west elevation of the
building.
The two door openings on the west
elevation will be retained, but are not
anticipated to function as regular
entrances.
The doors will be removed and
replicated with non-combustible
materials.
Brick chimney
Portions
Destruction
The development proposal seeks to
integrate the south elevation,
including the brick chimney. The
chimney on the north elevation will be
removed.
Through careful detailed design and
with the implementation of
appropriate conservation/stabilization
measures, this heritage attribute will
be conserved on the south elevation.
8.2 Adjacent Heritage Properties
As discussed in Section 5.7, the proposed development is adjacent to:
• 141 Ontario Street North/30 Duke Street, a listed property under Part IV, Section 27 of
the OHA.
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149-151 Ontario Street,
Kitchener
Temporary Protection Plan including
Demolition and Stabilization Plan,
Structural Assessment Report and
Risk Management Plan
Project Location:
149-151 Ontario Street, Kitchener, ON
Prepared for:
LMC Limited Partnership
66 Bond Street
Kitchener, ON N2H 4S5
Prepared by:
MTE Consultants Inc.
520 Bingemans Centre Drive
Kitchener, ON N2B 3X9
November 23, 2023
MTE File No.: 50855-100
Engineers, ,scientists, Surveyors.
MT E
Contents
ExecutiveSummary................................................................................................................... 1
Owner Contact Information........................................................................................................ 1
ExistingConditions.................................................................................................................... 1
Temporary Protection Plan......................................................................................................... 1
Demolition and Stabilization Plan............................................................................................... 3
Structural Assessment Report.................................................................................................... 4
RiskManagement Plan.............................................................................................................. 4
ReportPreparer......................................................................................................................... 5
Conclusion................................................................................................................................. 5
Figures
Figure 1 Existing Floor Plans
Figure 2 Sequencing Section
Figure 3 Construction Details
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Executive Summary
MTE Consultants Inc. has been retained by LMC Limited Partnership to prepare a Temporary
Protection Plan for the existing building at 149-151 Ontario Street, Kitchener. This plan also
includes a Demolition and Stabilization Plan along with a Structural Assessment Report and
Risk Mitigation Plan. The subject property is a two-storey residence that was built c. 1876. The
property owner desires to redevelop the site and proposes a new 27 storey mixed use
residential tower. The Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by LHC Heritage, outlines the
plan to preserve two portions of the fagade of the existing building by incorporating them into the
design of the new development. This Temporary Protection Plan is intended to show the means
by which the heritage resources of the building will be preserved and maintained through the
construction of the new development.
This plan outlines the means and methods by which these heritage resources, in the form of the
existing front and right side facades, shall be preserved through the process of the demolition of
the remaining building and protected and stabilized during the construction of the new
development. Protecting and shoring the structure in place during the construction of the new
development is the method that has been chosen. This report elaborates on how this method
shall be carried out while preserving the heritage resources of the existing building.
Owner Contact Information
Melissa Carter
melissac@lmcproperties.ca
LMC Limited Partnership
66 Bond Street
Kitchener, ON N2H 4S5
Existing Conditions
The subject property is a two-storey residence located at 149-151 Ontario Street in Kitchener,
Ontario. The original building was built in c. 1876 and has later additions at the rear. The
structure is a combination of load bearing brick masonry and wood framing. Existing
foundations consist of both clay brick and rubble stone walls. It is the intent of the proposed
development to preserve the front (west) brick fagade and part of the right -side (south) brick
fagade of the building and incorporate them into the new structure. These two walls that are
being preserved were found to be of double wythe masonry construction. The walls were found
to be in mostly serviceable condition; however, local damage was noted in several localized
areas. The bricks at the base of the front porch showed significant damage, most likely to long
exposure to de-icing salts. In addition, several bricks had holes drilled in them over the years
for the installation of various appendages. In 2022, there was a fire in the structure which
damaged some of the wood framing. This damage has been repaired to make the structure
sound. Other than staining with soot, the bricks do not appear to be significantly impacted by
the fire. It is concluded that the existing fagades (west and south) are adequate to sustain the
construction and renovation work required for this development.
Temporary Protection Plan
It is the intent of the conservation plan to protect and shore the front and partial right fagade of
the building in place during the demolition of the remaining structure and the construction of the
new structure. The existing facades will be incorporated into the new development and
stabilized by the new structure.
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The new development requires new foundations that will be below the elevation of the
existing building foundations. Shoring the fagade in place will necessitate the need for
underpinning of the entire existing fagade to remain. This underpinning will consist
installation of new concrete footings below the existing rubble foundation that extend
down to the elevation of the new building foundations. This underpinning conflicts with
and complicates the construction of the new development's foundations, and therefore
will need to be removed for the construction of the new foundations. Once the partial
demolition of the house is completed, the fagade will need to be re -supported on helical
piles which will allow for the construction of the new foundations while still in place. It
should be noted that the helical piles cannot be installed until the partial demolition is
complete and therefore both underpinning and helical piles are required in a two stage
process of supporting the fagade. Once the new foundations are in place the wall can
be supported on a new cast in place concrete wall and the helical piles can be removed.
• Shoring the building facades in place also will require the use of temporary shoring
towers installed to laterally brace the facades while the remainder of the existing house
is removed and until the new support structure is completed. These shoring towers will
interfere with the new construction that would occur below them, and therefore the new
foundation needs to be partially installed prior to the shoring towers being erected.
• As the existing fagade will be present on an active construction site, there is risk damage
from collision with construction equipment. It is therefore recommended that the entire
shored fagade be wrapped in hoarding to protect it from impact. This hoarding shall
consist of a layer of extruded polystyrene insulation encased in waterproofed plywood
sheathing.
• The design of the shoring and design of the new structure have taken into consideration
the need to minimize vibration on the site. Helical piles have been chosen to support the
fagade as they can be installed with minimal vibration. The new structure's foundation is
designed as a raft slab which can be installed via standard excavation techniques and
pouring of concrete without any significant vibratory methods.
Figures 1-3 have been prepared illustrating the elements of this plan and are included as an
appendix to this report. In addition, the following items highlight the requirements of this plan.
1. Shoring and demolition shall be performed per the requirements of the contract
documents to be prepared by the design team and submitted for building permit.
2. Shoring and demolition shall be performed under the direction of both a professional
engineer and the Heritage Professional.
3. The existing facade shall be protected from impact from the new construction and from
weather by encasing it in waterproofed 19mm plywood over 50mm of Styrofoam
insulation.
4. At the joint between the fagade to remain and the brick to be demolished, saw -cutting
the brick shall not be permitted. An experience heritage mason shall be retained to
perform the removal at this joint. Toothed bricks shall be removed by hand and replaced
with either appropriately sized brick salvaged from the demolished portion, or individually
cut bricks.
5. At the joint between the existing wood framing and the remaining fagade, the wood shall
be cut locally and removed from the brick by hand. Any voids created in the removal of
wood framing shall be filled with appropriate grout.
6. All removal of existing wood moldings, wood roof brackets and exterior doors shall be
conducted with hand tools and kept intact.
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7. All brick from the demolished portion of the building shall be salvaged and retained in a
secure manner. Brick shall be covered and protected from weather. Brick shall be
segregated between sound and unsound brick. Bricks from additions shall be kept
separate from the brick from the original construction. Brick that is not reused or
incorporated into the new development, per OP Policy 12.C.1.32, shall be offered to the
City of Kitchener for reuse, archival, display, or commemorative purposes. Specific
details of the brick storage shall be included in the Salvage and Documentation Plan.
Demolition and Stabilization Plan
Based on the direction provided above, the demolition and stabilization shall be conducted
according to the plan outlined below. This plan consists of many steps, which are also
illustrated in Figure 2.
A. Concrete underpinning shall be installed under the existing rubble foundation down
to the elevation of the new structure's underside of footings. Underpinning shall be
installed in stages such that not more than one metre of the existing foundation wall
shall be undermined at one time. The underpinning shall be the responsibility of the
General Contractor.
B. Perimeter earth retention shoring shall be installed on the north and west property
lines of the site to allow for excavation. Driving of piles or sheet piles shall not be
permitted in the installation of this shoring, and as such, shoring shall be installed
using augured and grouted soldier piles (soldier piles and lagging) or drilled caissons
(caisson wall). This shall be the responsibility of the earth retention shoring
contractor.
C. Excavation shall occur between the underpinning and the earth retention shoring
down to the elevation of the bottom of the proposed new footings with temporary
bracing installed to brace underpinned foundations. This shall be the responsibility
of the General Contractor.
D. New building foundations shall be installed along a two metre strip running parallel to
the existing fagade foundations. These foundations shall be designed to support
both the temporary fagade supports and the final building loads. These footings shall
be the responsibility of the General Contractor.
E. Shoring towers shall be erected on top of the new building foundations. These
shoring towers shall be designed by a Professional Engineer and submitted for
Building Permit. Design and installation of the shoring towers is the responsibility of
the building shoring contractor.
F. The existing brick fagade shall be tied back to the shoring towers and temporary
bracing noted in Item C can be removed. This is the responsibility of the building
shoring contractor. See Detail 1 on Figure 3.
G. Partial demolition of the existing house shall occur with the removal of all of the
superstructure leaving the remaining fagade and the existing foundations.
Demolition of all elements attached to the remaining fagade shall be conducted by
hand with small tools. See Details 2 and 3 on Figure 3. This is the responsibility of
the demolition contractor.
H. A temporary protection system consisting of 19mm plywood over 50mm of Styrofoam
insulation shall be installed over the brick fagade. See Detail 4 on Figure 3. This is
the responsibility of the General Contractor.
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I. A helical pile support system shall be installed supporting the fagade at the level of
the bottom of the existing brick. Piles are to be drilled into soil and not driven.
Support system to be designed to support full weight of brick fagade and shall be
braced to the shoring tower. See Detail 5 on Figure 3. This is the responsibility of
the building shoring contractor.
J. The remainder of the site shall be excavated down to the elevation of the bottom of
new footings. This is the responsibility of the General Contractor.
K. The existing rubble foundation and underpinning shall be removed. This is the
responsibility of the General Contractor.
L. The remainder of the new building's foundations shall be constructed. This is the
responsibility of the General Contractor.
M. A new concrete support wall shall be constructed on top of the new foundation to the
underside of the brick fagade. This is the responsibility of the General Contractor.
N. The helical pile support system shall be cut and removed. See Detail 5 on Figure 3.
This is the responsibility of the building shoring contractor.
O. Construction of the new structure shall commence up to the level of the third floor.
This is the responsibility of the General Contractor.
P. The fagade shall be tied back to the new building structure. This shall consist of a
steel back-up frame behind the brick fagade that is anchored to the new concrete
structure. This shall be designed by the Engineer of Record and shown on the
building permit drawings. See Detail 7 on Figure 3. This is the responsibility of the
General Contractor.
Q. The shoring towers shall be removed. This is the responsibility of the building shoring
contractor.
R. Construction of the remainder of the new building shall continue. This is the
responsibility of the General Contractor.
S. The brick protection shall remain in place for the duration of construction. This is the
responsibility of the General Contractor.
Structural Assessment Report
The structural assessment of fagade is intimately tied to the demolition and stabilization of the
facade. The plan outlined above shows the means and methods to be used to safely remove
portion of the existing building in order to avoid causing structural damage to the historical
portions to remain. The brick assessment report, previously submitted as part of the Heritage
Conservation Plan, provides evidence that the existing condition of the brick is such that the
work proposed can be carried out with causing any further deterioration to the brick fagade.
When the proposed plans and assessments are reviewed together, it is concluded that the
overall plan is structurally adequate to maintain the heritage resources of the property.
Risk Management Plan
The Demolition and Stabilization Plan has been developed with the intent to minimize vibration
to the property during construction. In addition, the design of new structure has been restricted
so that the means and methods of construction employed on the construction on the new
development should minimize vibration. Some of these mitigation means are noted below.
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• Earth retention shoring shall be design using drilled or augured piles such that pile
driving is not required.
• Temporary building shoring shall utilize helical screw piles such that pile driving is not
required.
• New foundations consist of a raft footing on native soil to minimize the need for vibratory
compaction of soil.
• The majority of the tower is constructed using precast concrete where fabrication takes
place off site.
Report Preparer
This report has been authored by Kurt Ruhland, P.Eng., CAHP. Kurt has been a professional
structural consulting engineer in the building industry for over 30 years and a member of the
Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) since 2016. Kurt has been involved in
the structural restoration of dozens of designated and non -designated heritage building across
Southern Onterio. Notable projects include the Elora Mill restoration in Elora, the restoration of
Devereaux House in Halton Hills and the renovation of Creelman Hall at the University of
Guelph.
Conclusion
It is understood that it is intended to redevelop that property at 149-151 Ontario Street in
Kitchener, Ontario with a new 27 storey mixed use residential tower. The property presently
contains a two-storey residential building that was built c. 1876 that contains heritage value. It
is proposed to preserve this heritage by inclusion of the portions of the building fagade into the
new development. It is proposed that this be accomplished by the shoring the structure in place
during construction of the new development. This report provides the plans outlining the means
and methods by which this is to occur.
All of which is respectfully submitted,
MTE Consultants Inc.
Kurt Ruhland, P.Eng., CAHP
Vice President
519-743-6500 ext. 1236
kruhland(a)-mte85.com
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