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Heritage Kitchener
Committee Minutes
June 11, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
City of Kitchener
200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Present: J. Haalboom, Chair
Councillor D. Chapman, Member
Councillor C. Michaud, Member
D. Vongphakdy, Member
I. Bodendorfer, Member
S. Eckel-Braun, Member
N. Pikulski, Member
A. Portengen, Member
Staff: G. Stevenson, Director, Development & Housing Approvals
S. Bassanese, Manager, Site Plan
M. Drake, Senior Heritage Planner
D. Choudhry, Heritage Planner
J. Vieira, Heritage Planner
D. Saunderson, Deputy Clerk
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1. Commencement
The Heritage Kitchener Committee held a meeting this date commencing at 4:01
p.m.
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
3. Discussion Items
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3.1 Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-009, 36 Lancaster Street East,
Demolition and Reconstruction of Rear Addition, DSD-2024-217
The Committee considered Development Service Department Report 2024-DSD-
217, dated May 1 2024, recommending approval of a Heritage Permit Application
(HPA) HPA-2024-V-009 to permit the demolition and reconstruction of the fire
damaged rear addition fire on the property municipally addressed as 36
Lancaster Street East.
M. Drake, Senior Heritage Planner, presented the report.
Austin Zhang, agent on behalf of the property owner, was in attendance in
support of the recommendation and responded to questions from the Committee
related to the materials proposed to be used for the reconstruction of the
addition.
It was noted the recommendation arising from this matter would be forwarded to
Council for consideration on June 24, 2024.
Moved by I. Bodendorfer
it was resolved:
"That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit
Application HPA-2024-V-009 be approved, as outlined in Development
Services Department report DSD-2024-217, to permit the demolition of the
fire damaged rear addition and reconstruction of the rear addition on the
property municipally addressed as 36 Lancaster Street East, in
accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the
application, subject to the following condition:
1. That the final building permit drawings be reviewed and heritage
clearance provided by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of
the required building permit."
Carried unanimously
3.2 Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-IV-010, 50 Brookside Crescent,
Replacement of Existing Cedar Shingle Roof with New Shingles, DSD-2024-
255
The Committee considered Development Service Department report DSD-2024-
255, dated May 15, 2024, recommending approval of a Heritage Permit
Application (HPA) HPA-2024-IV-010 to permit the replacement of existing cedar
shingles with new cedar shingles on the property municipally addressed as 50
Brookside Crescent.
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Jessica Vieira, Heritage Planner, presented the report and responded to
questions from the Committee.
It was noted the recommendation arising from this matter would be processed
under Delegated Approval Authority if the recommendation receives unanimous
consent from the Committee.
Moved by D. Vongphakdy
It was resolved:
"That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit
Application HPA-2024-IV-010 be approved, as outlined in Development
Services Department report DSD-2024-255, to permit the replacement of
the existing cedar shingle roof with new cedar shingles on the property
municipally addressed as 50 Brookside Crescent."
Carried unanimously
3.3 Notice of Intention to Demolish (Partial) - 236 Gehl Place, DSD-2024-243
The Committee considered Development Service Department report DSD-2024-
243, dated May 22, 2024, regarding the notice of intention for partial demolition
for the circa 1920-1930 addition and the two circa 1960 additions located on the
property municipally addressed as 236 Gehl Place and allowing the notice period
outlined in the Ontario Heritage Act run its course. The Committee was also in
receipt of an internal memo dated June 10, 2024, entitled DSD-2024-261 Notice
of Intention to Designate 236 Gehl Place under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage
Act, Revised Staff Recommendation.
Michelle Drake, Senior Heritage Planner, presented Report DSD-2024-243 and
Report DSD-2024-261 concurrently related to the property municipally addressed
as 236 Gehl Place. M. Drake provided an overview of the recommendation
contained in Report DSD-2024-243 noting that the additions that have been
constructed on the original dwelling at the subject property do not provide any
heritage significance to the original heritage dwelling, noting the staff
recommendation related to the partial demolition is to allow the notice of intention
to run its course and allow the demolition to proceed. Further, M. Drake then
spoke to the Notice of Intention to Designate, as outlined in Report DSD-2024-
243, noting a memo was circulated to the Committee in advance of the meeting,
advising that staff are no longer recommending pursuing the heritage designation
for the property municipally addressed as 236 Gehl Place at this time. M. Drake
stated since the agenda was published, the Province of Ontario passed Bill 200,
Homeowner Protection Act, 2024 received royal assent on June 6, 2024. M.
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Drake indicated with this new information, Heritage Planning staff believe a
Heritage Conservation Covenant Agreement or the Heritage Conservation
Agreement can be used to conserve 236 Gehl Place during the Site Alteration
Permit process. M. Drake indicated; staff are now proposing the following
recommendation, rather than pursuing the Notice of Intention to Designate at this
time:
"That pursuant to Section 37(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City
Council authorize the entering into of a heritage conservation covenant
or easement agreement with the owner of 236 Gehl Place in a form
Development and Housing Approvals; and further,
That the draft by-law dated June 10, 2024 attached to Development
Services Department Internal memo dated June 7, 2024 as Appendix
easement agreement with the owner of the lands described as LT 144
GERMAN COMPANY TRACT KITCHENER; PT LT 143 GERMAN
COMPANY TRACT KITCHENER AS IN 368142, T/W 368142
PARTIALLY RELEASED BY WR154625; KITCHENER (being all of PIN
22728-0027 (LT)), and currently municipally addressed as 236 Gehl
Place, for the conservation of the log house, be adopted."
Vaughan Bender and Alex Robinson, Schlegel Urban Developments, spoke to
the history of the dwelling, noting no concerns with the staff recommendation. V.
Bender stated Schlegel Urban Developments have tried to be good stewards of
heritage conservation in the past, stating that it is recognized that the dwelling is
of heritage significance, that while site alteration is being proposed, the full scope
of development for the property is still to be determined. Heather Price, GSP
Group Inc. addressed some concern with pursuing heritage conservation at this
time, noting while they are in support of the staff recommendation, it is in
absence of a development application and the future of the site is still to be fully
determined. H. Price noted there are significant changes that are proposed for
the larger parcel surrounding the property, noting the potential need for a school
site, that may impact the final location of the heritage dwelling in relation to the
entire site.
In response to questions, M. Drake noted a Heritage Conservation Covenant or
Easement Agreement is intended as an interim process to allow further
development to occur prior to proceeding with heritage designation. Councillor C.
Michaud questioned whether an agreement of this nature would delay the
development process. M. Drake indicated there has not been a development
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application submitted for the subject property to date. M. Drake stated the
applicant is aware of heritage studies that will be required prior to their ability to
demolish the existing additions and potential relocation of the dwelling.
In response to questions, V. Bender noted they are currently in the process of
completing the Site Alteration approvals. V. Bender stated support of a Heritage
Conservation Covenant agreement, noting that was something they had
completed in the Eby Estates Subdivision, which included the conservation of a
heritage dwelling that was located within that development. V. Bender
commented that the full scope of the proposed development is still to be
determined, indicating they will continue to work with City staff to assess options
for the heritage dwelling to determine where it will ultimately end up being
located.
Councillor D. Chapman questioned whether there were any interior attributes that
previously existed. R. Anderson indicated one bedroom is still in its original
condition this date.
Councillor D. Chapman questioned whether the development will be brought
back to Heritage Kitchener for further consideration, specifically if a new location
for the house is identified. M. Drake noted it is anticipated that a future
development application will be required, which would necessitate a Heritage
Impact Assessment (HIA), stating the Committee would have an opportunity to
provide feedback on the HIA at that time. Councillor D. Chapman stated it would
be her preference to see the dwelling be located on or close to its existing
location.
It was noted any recommendation arising from this matter would be forwarded to
Council on June 24, 2024.
Moved by Councillor D. Chapman
it was resolved:
"That, in accordance with Section 27(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, the
Notice of Intention to Demolish (Partial) received on April 26, 2024,
regarding the circa 1920-1930 addition and the two circa 1960 additions
located on the property municipally addressed as 236 Gehl Place, be
received for information and that the notice period run its course, as
outlined in Development Service Department report DSD-2024-243."
Carried
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3.4 Notice of Intention to Designate- 236 Gehl Place under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2024-261
The Committee considered Development Service Department report DSD-2024-
243, dated May 22, 2024, recommending a Notice of Intention to Designate the
property municipally addressed as 236 Gehl Place as being of culture heritage
value or interest, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be published. In
addition, the Committee was in receipt of an internal memo date June 10, 2024,
recommending a revised recommendation for the property municipally addressed
as 236 Gehl Place rather than pursuing a Notice of Intention to Designate,
substituting the recommendation to enter into of a heritage conservation
covenant or easement agreement for the subject property. It was noted in the
previous matter that the Committee was in receipt of an internal memo dated
June 10, 2024, entitled DSD-2024-261 Notice of Intention to Designate 236 Gehl
Place under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, Revised Staff Recommendation.
M. Drake advised as per the staff presentation, staff have amended the staff
recommendation related to the Notice of Intention to Designate the property
municipally addressed as 236 Gehl Place and are now recommending to
entering into of a heritage conservation covenant or easement agreement with
the owner of the property municipally addressed as 236 Gehl Place.
It was noted any recommendation arising from this matter would be forwarded to
Council on June 24, 2024.
Moved by Councillor C. Michaud
it was resolved:
"That pursuant to Section 37(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council
authorize the entering into of a heritage conservation covenant or
easement agreement with the owner of the property municipally
addressed as 236 Gehl Place, as described in Development Services
Department report DSD-2024-261, in a form and content satisfactory to
Approvals; and further,
That the draft by-law dated June 10, 2024 attached to Development
Services Department
to allow the City to enter into a heritage conservation covenant or
easement agreement with the owner of the lands described as LT 144
GERMAN COMPANY TRACT KITCHENER; PT LT 143 GERMAN
COMPANY TRACT KITCHENER AS IN 368142, T/W 368142 PARTIALLY
RELEASED BY WR154625; KITCHENER (being all of PIN 22728-0027
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(LT)), and currently municipally addressed as 236 Gehl Place, for the
conservation of the log house, be adopted."
Carried
3.5 Notice of Intention to Designate - 56 Duke Street West under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2024-242
The Committee considered Development Service Department report DSD-2024-
242, dated May 13, 2024 recommending a Notice of Intention to Designate 56
Duke Street West as being a of culture heritage value or interest, under Part IV of
the Ontario Heritage Act be published.
Deeksha Choudhry, Heritage Planner, presented the report and responded to
questions from the Committee. In response to questions, D. Choudry advised the
property owner was notified of the intention to designate the property and no
communication was received from them based on the notice.
It was noted the recommendation arising from this matter would be forwarded to
Council on June 24, 2024.
Moved by N. Pikuski
it was resolved:
"That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be
directed to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property
municipally addressed as 56 Duke Street West as being of cultural
heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Service Department
report DSD-2024-242."
Carried unanimously
3.6 Notice of Intention to Designate- 11-15 Pandora Avenue North under Part IV
of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2024-247
The Committee considered Development Service Department report DSD-2024-
427, dated May 13, 2024 recommending a Notice of Intention to Designate 11-15
Pandora Avenue North as being of culture heritage value or interest, under Part
IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be published.
Michelle Drake, Senior Heritage Planner, presented the report and responded to
questions from the Committee.
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It was noted the recommendation arising from this matter would be forwarded to
Council on June 24, 2024.
Moved by D. Vongphakdy
it was resolved:
"That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be
directed to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property
municipally addressed as 11-15 Pandora Avenue North as being of
cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services
Department report DSD-2024-247."
Carried unanimously
3.7 Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review - June 2024 Update, DSD 2024-
250
The Committee considered Development Service Department report DSD-2024-
250, dated May 13, 2024 recommending the culture heritage value or interest be
recognized, and designation be pursed for the following properties: 51 Breithaupt
Street / Huron Road / 1478 Trussler Road / 1738 Trussler Road / 103-109 King
Street West / 709 King Street West.
Deeksha Choudhry, Heritage Planner, Michelle Drake, Senior Heritage Planner,
and Jessica Vieira, Heritage Planner, presented the report and responded to
questions from the Committee.
Moved by A. Portengen
it was resolved:
"The pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural
heritage value or interest be recognized, and designation be pursued for
the following properties, as outlined in Development Service Department
report DSD-2024-250:
o 51 Breithaupt Street;
o Huron Road (bank barn, drive shed and agricultural fields once
associated with the Ontario Gothic Revival farmhouse municipally
addressed as 1738 Trussler Road);
o 1478 Trussler Road;
o 1738 Trussler Road;
o 103-109 King Street West; and,
o 709 King Street West"
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Carried
4. Information Items
4.1 Heritage Permit Application Tracking Sheet
5. Adjournment
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m.
Dianna Saunderson
Manager, Council and Committee Services/Deputy Clerk
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