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Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca
REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener
DATE OF MEETING: April 2, 2024
SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals,
519-741-2200 ext. 7070
PREPARED BY: Deeksha Choudhry, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7602
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 5
DATE OF REPORT: March 20, 2024
REPORT NO.: DSD -2024-148
SUBJECT: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-IV-006
1385 Bleams Road
Demolition of Garage
RECOMMENDATION:
That pursuant to Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2024-IV-006 be approved to permit the demolition of the garage on the property
municipally addressed as 1385 Bleams Road in accordance with the supplementary
information submitted with this application.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
• The purpose of this report is to present staff's recommendation for the demolition of
the garage at the subject property municipally addressed as 1385 Bleams Road.
• The key finding of this report is the demolition of the garage will not impact the
heritage attributes of the property, as it is not protected by the designating by-law and
has no cultural heritage value. However, according to Section 34 of the Ontario
Heritage Act, the demolition of any building or structure on the property requires
Council approval.
• There are no financial implications associated with this report.
• Community engagement included consultation with the Heritage Kitchener committee.
• This report supports the delivery of core services.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-IV-006 proposes the demolition of the garage on
the subject property municipally addressed as 1385 Bleams Road. The garage has no
cultural heritage value and is not protected by the designating by-law. However, according
to Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the applicant must obtain approval prior to the
demolition or removal of any building or structure on the property, whether or not the
heritage attributes will be affected. Staff are of the opinion that demolishing the garage will
not impact the heritage attributes of the property.
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BACKGROUND:
The Development Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA-
2024-IV-002 seeking permission to demolish the garage at the subject property
municipally addressed as 1385 Bleams Road (Fig. 1).
Figure 1. Location Map of subject property (highlighted in red box).
This permit has been brought before the Heritage Kitchener Committee as the subject
property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act through Designating By-
law 1987-309. In accordance with By-law 2009-089, delegating Council's approval for
certain classes of alterations to Staff, delegated authority is permitted for Part IV
designated property after consultation with the Heritage Kitchener Committee.
Even though the garage has not been identified as a heritage attribute, and is not
protected by the designating by-law, the demolition or removal of any structure or building
on the property needs Council consent according to Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage
Act. The garage is a modern two -bay garage and has no cultural heritage value.
REPORT:
The subject property is located on the southern side of Bleams Road and western side of
Fischer Hallman Road, between Fischer Hallman Road and Abrams Clemens Street. Also
known as the former `Williamsburg School' the subject property contains a 2 storey rubble
stone construction house, which was originally constructed as a school for the former
hamlet of Williamsburg in 1864 (Fig 2).
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Figure 2. North and West elevation of the original Williamsburg Schoolhouse.
Williamsburg Schoolhouse
The Williamsburg Schoolhouse was originally built in 1864. It was a rectangular, gable -
roofed structure constructed of granite fieldstone. A brick addition was constructed in 1874
to accommodate more students towards the rear. In 1966, the school was closed and the
building was converted into a private residence. In 1987, a stone -faced, wood -framed
addition was constructed at the front of the building.
The building has been recognized for its design/physical, and historical/associative value
in the designating by-law. The building is one of the few remaining original buildings from
the former Hamlet of Williamsburg, and the schoolhouse is a representative example of an
early construction style i.e. rubble stone construction. The designating by-law identifies the
following features of the property:
- All rubble stone facades of the original schoolhouse.
- The belfry;
- The fence; and
- The wood shed.
The construction date of the garage is unknown, but it was not a part of the original
construction of the school. It mostly likely would have been constructed some time after
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the building was converted to a residence. It is a modern two -bay garage, and does not
have any cultural heritage value (Fig. 3).
Figure 3: Modern two -bay garage.
Associated Planning Applications
1385 Bleams Road was subject to a Zoning -By Law Amendment (ZBA) in 2023, which
was approved by Council at it's April 24, 2023, meeting. The zoning amendment was
sought to change the A-1 (agricultural) zoning to RES -6 (residential) to allow for a medium
rise residential development. The applicant is proposing to build eight, three-storey
townhomes towards the rear of the property.
As part of the ZBA application, a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) was submitted in
support of the application. The draft HIA was circulated to Heritage Kitchener at it's March
7, 2023, meeting. The HIA has since been approved.
Demolition of Garage
To facilitate the above-mentioned development, the modern two -bay garage needs to be
demolished. As part of this application, only the demolition of the garage is proposed.
Even though the garage has no cultural heritage value, the Ontario Heritage Act requires
that any building or structure proposed to be removed or demolished receive Council
approval. The demolition of this garage will not affect the heritage attributes of the
property, nor it's reasons for designation.
The proposed alterations meet the "Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Built
Heritage Properties", especially:
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• Respect for historical material — repair or conserve rather than replace building
materials and finishes, except where absolutely necessary. Minimal intervention
maintains the historic content of the resource.
• Respect for original fabric — repair with like materials. Repair to return the resource
to its prior condition, without altering its integrity.
• Respect for building's history — Do not restore to one period at the expense of
another period. Do not destroy later additions to a building or structure solely to
restore to a single time period.
• Maintenance — with continuous care, future restoration will not be necessary. With
regular upkeep, major conservation projects and their high costs can be avoided.
• Respect for the buildings history — do not restore at one period at the expense of
another.
The proposed alterations meet the "Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of
Historic Places in Canada", especially:
• 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 its current location if a character -defining elements.
• Conserve heritage value by adopting an approach calling for minimal intervention.
• Evaluate the existing condition of character -defining elements to determine the
appropriate intervention needed. Use the gentlest means possible for any
intervention. Respect heritage value when undertaking an intervention.
• Maintain character -defining elements on an ongoing basis. Repair character -
defining elements by reinforcing their materials using recognized conservation
methods. Replace in kind any extensively deteriorated or missing parts of
character -defining elements, where there are surviving prototypes.
Heritage Planning Comments
In reviewing the merits of this application, Heritage Planning Staff note the following:
• The subject property municipally addressed as 1385 Bleams Road is designated
under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by way of designating by-law 1987-309.
• The proposal is for the removal of the modern garage on the subject property.
• The modern garage has no cultural heritage value, and is not protected by the
designating by-law. However, the demolition or removal of any building or structure
on a designated property needs Council approval.
• The proposed work 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 work will not adversely impact the building nor it's reasons for
designation.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This report supports the delivery of core services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget.
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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 regarding the subject Heritage Permit
Application.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
• DSD -2023-080 — Draft Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) — 1385 Bleams Road
— Proposed Construction of 8 Three -Storey Townhomes.
• Ontario Heritage Act, 2022
• Planning Act
APPROVED BY: Garett Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals,
Development Services
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A — Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-IV-006
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2024
HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION &
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
_ Development & Housing Approvals
IITCHENER 200 King Street West, 6th Floor
Kitchener ON N2G 4V6
519-741-2426; planning@kitchener.ca
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Date Received:
Accepted By:
Application Number:
H PA -
PART B: HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
1. NATURE OF APPLICATION
❑ Exterior ❑ Interior ❑ Signage
® Demolition ❑ New Construction ❑ Alteration ❑ Relocation
2. SUBJECT PROPERTY
Municipal Address: 1385 Bleams Rd Kitchener On N2E3X7
Legal Description (if know): LT 5 RCP 1469 KITCHENER; KITCHENER
Building/Structure Type: 0 Residential ❑ Commercial ❑ Industrial ❑ Institutional
Heritage Designation: 0 Part IV (Individual) ❑ Part V (Heritage Conservation District)
Is the property subject to a Heritage Easement or Agreement? ❑ Yes 0 No
3. PROPERTY OWNER
Name: IOAN SOLOMES
Address: 1385 BLEAMS RD
City/Province/Postal Code: KITCHENER
Phone: 2269882403
Email: isolomes@gmail.com
4. AGENT (if applicable)
Name: ALINA SOLOMES spouse
Company:
Address: 1385 BLEAMS RD
City/Province/Postal Code: KITCHENER
Phone: 5196161010
Email: alinasolomes@yahoo.ca
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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.
We would like to request the demolition of the following three items: 1. double car detached garage located on the
western side of the home (not part of the designation) ,2. the chimney which is in poor condition and is falling apart (not in use) and
3. the heritage fence located at the front of the property because it is rotten and missing many components.
6. REVIEW OF CITY OF KITCHENER HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Describe why it is necessary to undertake the proposed work:
we no longer need the garage, the chimney is at risk of falling apart and insurance company wants it gone,
the fence is in an advanced state of decay and the region would appreciate it removed to accomodate
the road reconstruction including multi use trail an regrading, scheduled to start this spring.
Describe how the proposal is consistent with the Part IV individual designating by-law or the Part V Heritage
Conservation District Plan:
except for the heritage fence, this proposal has no effect on the heritage attributes for this property. the fence
is in very poor shape from it being rotten and beyond repair.
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- norm es. asp
x):
7. PROPOSED WORKS
a) Expected start date: March/Apri12024 Expected completion date: spring time 2024
b) Have you discussed this work with Heritage Planning Staff? ❑ Yes 1Z No
- If yes, who did you speak to?
c) Have you discussed this work with Building Division Staff? ❑ Yes [Z No
- If yes, who did you speak to?.
d) Have you applied for a Building Permit for this work? ❑ Yes 0 No
e) Other related Building or Planning applications
Application number.
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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 or imprisonment as provided for under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Signature of Owner/Agent: 10ail soCowes Date: January 12th 2024
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, loan Solomes owner of the land that is subject of this application,
hereby authorize Alina Solomes to act on my / our behalf in this regard.
Signature of Owner/Agent: ball Date: January 12th 2024
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).
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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:
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