HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2024-290 - Consideration of Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate 91 Madison Avenue South
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REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING: June 24, 2024
SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals,
519-741-2200 ext. 7070
PREPARED BY: Jessica Vieira, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7291
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9
DATE OF REPORT: June 10, 2024
REPORT NO.: DSD-2024-290
SUBJECT: Consideration of Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate
91 Madison Avenue South
RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council consider the Notice of Objection dated May 5, 2024 and affirm its
decision of April 8, 2024, stating its intention to designate the property, municipally
addressed as 91 Madison Avenue South, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act;
That City Council not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate the property,
municipally addressed as 91 Madison Avenue South, under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act; and
That the By-rt No. DSD-2024-290, to
designate the property municipally addressed 91 Madison Avenue South, in
accordance with Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, BE APPROVED.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
The key findings of this report are as follows:
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with information, analysis, and options
regarding an objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate (NOID) 91 Madison
Avenue South, which was published in the Kitchener Record on April 12, 2024.
Council resolved to issue a NOID for the subject property on April 8, 2024.
The designation is being undertaken as part of the Municipal Heritage Register
Review Strategy implemented in 2023 in response to amendments to the Ontario
Heritage Act introduced through Bill 23, More Homes More Choices Act.
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Heritage Planning Staff contacted the Property Owner on May 23, 2023, and
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February 20, 2024, prior to the formal issuance of NOID, to initiate a conversation
about designation and invite any questions or concerns. This exceeds the
requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act, which only prescribes that the Owners must
be contacted when a NOID is being published. No response was received from the
Owner of 91 Madison Avenue South on either of these occasions.
Under Section 29(5) of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA), anyone may serve the Clerk
with a Notice of Objection within 30 days of the publication of the Notice of Intention to
Designate, triggering a Council review of the original decision. The Notice of Objection
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was served within this timeframe, being received by the Clerk on May 5, 2024.
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Council has until August 10, 2024 to make a decision on the objection. This is in
compliance with the timeline mandated by the Ontario Heritage Act, Section 29(6)
which provides 90 days from the date of the end of the objection period.
Heritage Planning Staff have reviewed the reasons for objection provided by the
Property Owner and remain of the opinion that the property meets the criteria for
determining cultural heritage value or interest, as prescribed by Ontario Regulation
9/06, and continues to merit heritage designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage
Act.
BACKGROUND:
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91 Madison Avenue South is a two storey early-20 century religious building constructed
in the Colonial Revival architectural style with Byzantine and Moorish influences. The
building is situated on a 0.43 acre parcel of land located on the east side of Madison
Avenue South between Church Street and Courtland Avenue East. The principal resource
that contributes to the heritage value is the religious building.
Figure 1: Location Map of Subject Property
A full assessment of 91 Madison Avenue South was completed at the beginning of 2024
and included a field evaluation and detailed archival and document research. This work
was undertaken as part of the City of Kitchener Municipal Heritage Register (MHR)
Review, initiated in February of 2023 to
amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act introduced in January of 2023 through Bill 23, the
More Homes Built Faster Act.
The findings of the review concluded that 91 Madison Avenue South met six (6) of the nine
(9) criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 and possesses design/physical,
historical/associative, and contextual value. Upon receiving the objection, Heritage
Planning Staff have reassessed the subject property and remain of the opinion that six (6)
of the nine (9) criteria are met. Per Ontario Regulation 9/06, a property need meet only two
(2) of the nine (9) criteria in order to be designated under Part IV (Section 29) of the
Ontario Heritage Act.
A summary of the criteria that is met or not met is provided in the table below. A detailed
review of the cultural heritage significance of the property can be found in Schedule B of
Attachment s the designating By-law recommended by staff to be passed by
Council.
Criteria Met? Explanation
1. The property has design value or The building is a unique example of
physical value because it is a the Byzantine and Colonial Revival
rare, unique, representative or architectural style in Kitchener and is
early example of a style, type, in excellent condition. One of the only
Yes.
material, or construction method. examples of this architectural style
within both the City and Region, with
the other being 131 Victoria Street
South.
2. The property has design value or Does not display a degree of artistic
physical value because it merit or craftsmanship beyond what
displays a high degree of No is typical for this architectural style,
craftsmanship or artistic merit. which is characterized by decorative
elements.
3. The property has design or The building does not demonstrate a
physical value because it high degree of technical or scientific
demonstrates a high degree of No achievement, appearing to have
technical or scientific been constructed using materials and
achievement. methods typical for its time.
4. The property has historical value Relate to the original owner and use
or associative value because it and connects to the theme of early
has direct associations with a Jewish settlement within the City.
Yes
theme, event, belief, person,
activity, organization or institution
that is significant to a community.
5. The property has historical or Can provide an understanding of how
associative value because it the diversification of religion
yields, or has the potential to progressed within the City in the early
yield, information that contributes twentieth century, being the first
Yes
to an understanding of a synagogue within then-Berlin, and
community or culture. established during a time period
when the predominant faith present
in the area was Christianity.
6. The property has historical value The architect, builder, or designer of
or associative value because it the property is unknown.
demonstrates or reflects the work
No
or ideas of an architect, artist,
builder, designer or theorist who
is significant to a community.
7. The property has contextual Contributes to the continuity and
value because it is important in character of the Madison Avenue
defining, maintaining, or South streetscape and the Cedar Hill
supporting the character of an Neighbourhood Cultural Heritage
area. Landscape (CHL), which is the
second established CHL in the City.
The neighbourhood is characterized
Yes
by a mix of residential and
institutional uses, elevated
topography, narrow street widths,
and dramatic long views. The
building maintains the setbacks, size,
and scale of the surrounding
properties.
8. The property has contextual The building remains in-situ,
value because it is physically, maintains its relationship and
functionally, visually, or orientation towards the street and the
historically linked to its topography of the area. Though the
surroundings. Yes congregation has changed, the
building also maintains its original
use as a place of worship, therefore
maintaining its historic function within
the neighbourhood.
9. The property has contextual With its distinctive architectural style
value because it is a landmark. and its location near the peak of one
of the neighbourhoods large rolling
Yes hills, 91 Madison Avenue South is an
easily recognizable building and can
be classified as a neighbourhood
landmark.
Figure 2: Front Façade of Subject Property (2024)
Figure 3: North Side Façade of Subject Property (2024)
was taken
to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on February 6, 2024. On this meeting date, the
Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the
cultural heritage value or interest of 91 Madison Avenue South be recognized, and
designation pursued.
Communication History
The process established for the Kitchener Municipal Heritage Register Review includes
engagement procedures outside of those that are legislatively required by the Ontario
Heritage Act. The City contacted all owners of listed properties within Kitchener through an
initial letter dated May 23, 2023. This letter informed them of work being undertaken by the
City in response to the provincial amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act associated with
Bill 23, and invited commentary and concerns. Several responses were received in the
following months from recipients. No response was received from the Owner of 91
Madison Avenue South in this instance.
evaluations were completed and identified that 91
Madison Avenue South met sufficient criteria under Ontario Regulation 9/06, and it was
confirmed by the Heritage Committee that designation should be persuade, the owners
were contacted a second time via a communication package. This package included a
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second letter dated February 20, 2024, which again invited the property owners to
have, while the additional material included the updated Statement of Significance as well
Guide to Heritage Designation for Property Owners. No response
was received from the Owner of 91 Madison Avenue South in this instance.
Subsequently, a Notice of Intention to Designate Report (DSD-2024-138) was taken first to
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Heritage Kitchener Committee on April 2, 2024, and than Council on April 8, 2024.
Decision History
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The Heritage Kitchener Committee indicated their support of the designation on April 2,
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2024. On April 8, 2024, City Council passed the following motion:
"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 91 Madison
Avenue South as being of cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Development
Services Department report DSD-2024-138."
The Notice of Intention to Designate was published in the Kitchener Record and served via
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a letter to the Owner on April 12, 2024. This was the third opportunity for comments
provided and the only one mandated by provincial legislation, fulfilling the notice
requirements under Section 29(3) and 29(4) of the OHA.
COMMENTS:
Heritage Planning Staff were contacted by a representative and member of the Church
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Board on April 23, 2024, regarding concerns with the proposed designation of 91
Madison Avenue South. A call was scheduled and held between Heritage Planning Staff
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and the representative on April 24, 2024, to discuss the concerns. A formal Notice of
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Objection was served to the City on May 5, 2024.
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Heritage Planning Staff have reviewed the Notice of Objection dated May 5, 2024 and
prepared by Nego Radulovic on behalf of the Board for the International Fellowship
Church of God. A copy of the Notice of Objection is included with this report as Attachment
A. The primary concerns identified within the letter related to the financial implications of
heritage designation as well as limitations to the use or ability to adapt the property to suit
changing needs.
Financial Implications
The Notice of Objection outlines a concern that a heritage designation would place
additional financial burden on the Church and limit its ability to continue its spiritual and
community-building activities.
Consideration has been provided for the potential increase in financial cost that might be
incurred with designation. Section 33(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act states that Owners
must apply for alterations to a Part IV designated property if the alteration is likely to affect
-law. This process is
done via a Heritage Permit Application, which is similar in requirements to a Building
Permit Application. There are no fees charged by the City for Heritage Permit Applications,
but higher standards of work may be expected or required. The maintenance of
designated heritage properties is encouraged and supported through the Heritage Grant
program, which is intended to help with the costs of work and repair. Regular care and
maintenance of a property, regardless of its heritage status, is the best and most efficient
intervention to avoid sustaining costs.
There are no interior attributes proposed to be included within the designating by-law, so a
Heritage Permit would not be needed and no heritage requirements would be imposed for
any interior work to 91 Madison Avenue. In addition, Heritage Planning Staff have
proposed modifications to the wording of the designating by-law with the intention of
providing some flexibility and reduce potential strain on the Owners while still providing
protection to those features which speak to the identified heritage value of the property.
For example, while multi-paned windows are included within the heritage attribute list, the
exact composition of the panes is not provided. This means that should replacements be
needed in the future, while the new windows would need to be multi-paned, they would not
necessarily need to be exact custom replicas of what currently exists.
It should also be noted that there is precedence for flexibility in approvals or requirements
when work needs to be done on a designated property but there are financial constraints
or exorbitant costs. This can be seen for properties both within the Heritage Conservation
Districts or that are individually designated. For properties individually designated under
Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, the City of Kitchener follows The Standards and
Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, which is a collaborative
effort between Federal, Provincial, and Territorial governments to establish a conservation
framework. Minimal intervention such as replacing only deteriorated or missing parts as
opposed to entire built features is encouraged within the Standards and Guidelines. It
also notes that where exact replications are not technically, economically, or
environmentally feasible, then compatible substitutions can be considered.
There are a number of places of worship within the City of Kitchener which are designated
either individually under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, as proposed for 91 Madison
Avenue, or are within Heritage Conservation Districts and designated under Part V of the
Ontario Heritage Act. Examples include 64 Water Street North (First Church of Christ
Scientist), 73 Young Street (St Mary Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows Roman Catholic
Church), 40 Chapel Hill Drive (Carmel New Church), 54 Benton Street (St. Matthews
amongst many others.
Adaption of Property
The Notice of Objection identifies concerns that the designation may impact the ability to
adapt the property and building to accommodate evolving needs and practices. A heritage
designation does not mean properties can not be adapted to suite expanding or changing
needs or improve functionality, but is rather intended to be a tool to help manage that
change. There are numerous precedents of additions or other modifications being
permitted on residential, commercial, and institutional buildings both individually
designated and designated as part of a Heritage Conservation District which demonstrate
this. For example, 137 Que
obtained heritage approval in 2023 to develop and construct a detached, 6-storey
apartment building.
Further, and as noted previously, the designation does not apply to any interior attributes.
This means that the Church retains the ability to make any modification to the interior of
the building without having to go through the process to obtain approvals, so long as
identified exterior attributes are not impacted.
The Importance of Cultural Heritage Within the City
The identifying and protection of cultural heritage resources within the City of Kitchener is
an important part of planning for the future. Heritage conservation is not intended to
prevent growth and progress, but rather help guide change so development can occur
while conserving the buildings, structures, and landscapes that give the City of Kitchener
its unique identity. In addition to the creation of distinct places and a cultural identity, there
are economic, environmental, and informational values. Heritage conservation is capable
of enhancing property value and assessments, attracting investments, and creating
opportunities for tourism and other specialized industries. The most sustainable and
environmentally friendly buildings are ones that already exist; heritage buildings contain
embodied carbon, and their use or reuse reduces the release of emissions and material
consumption while keeping waste material out of the landfill. Finally, designated buildings
can impart knowledge about both the history and tradition of the City, as well as
information related to resilient development, techniques, and material use.
It should be recognized that our heritage resources are a finite and non-renewable
resource. The City plays a critical role and has a responsibility towards the conservation of
cultural heritage properties. The designation of property under the Ontario Heritage Act is
the main tool to provide long-term protection of cultural heritage resources for future
generations. Designation recognizes the importance of a property to the local community;
conservation; and promotes knowledge and understanding about the property.
Designation not only publicly recognizes and promotes awareness, but it also provides a
process for ensuring that changes to a property are appropriately managed and that these
91 Madison Avenue is
an example of architectural style rare within the City and, as the first synagogue within
Kitchener, also speaks to the history of a minority group.
Council Options
In accordance with Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council has the following
options to consider in response to the Notice of Objection:
1. Decline the objection, affirm to designate the property, and pass
the designating By-law (recommended).
meets the criteria for designation as prescribed by Ontario Regulation 9/06
(amended through Ontario Regulation 569/22), meeting six (6) of nine (9) criteria
where only two (2) criteria need be met. Protection of the property is consistent with
both provincial, regional, and local policy which directs that municipalities should
conserve significant built heritage resources.
Should the designation proceed, the Owner may appeal the designating by-law to
the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) once the designating by-law has been passed,
notice has been provided, and by-law has been published in accordance with
Section 29(8) of the OHA. Through an appeal under s. 29 of the OHA, there is an
opportunity for heritage attributes to be modified during the appeal process, should
the OLT deem it appropriate. The decision of the OLT is binding.
2. Accept the objection and withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate.
Council could choose this option if it is convinced by the letter of objection that the
building does not possess the cultural heritage value identified by Heritage Planning
Staff and that designation will lead to increased costs and delays in process.
Heritage Planning Staff do not recommend this option and have provided
responses to each area of concern brought up by the property owner as outlined
above.
It should also be noted that should Council decide not to proceed with a Notice of
Intention to
Register until January 1, 2027, after which it will be removed according to the
changes enacted by Bill 23 and amended through. Once removed, it cannot be re-
listed on the Register again for five (5) years, i.e., January 1, 2032.
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
of the Council Meeting. The Notice of Intention to Designate Report was posted to the
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, April 2,
2024.
CONSULT Heritage Planning staff have consulted with the Heritage Kitchener
Committee regarding designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. The Property Owner
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was invited to consult via two separate letters dated May 23, 2023 and February 20,
2024. The Notice of Intention to Designate was published in the Kitchener Record and a
sion on
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April 8, 2024.
Heritage Planning Staff were contacted by a member of the Church Board after a Notice of
Intention to Designate letter was sent by the City. Heritage Planning Staff spoke to Nego
Radulovic via phone on April 24, 2024, prior to Clerks receiving the Notice of Objection
Letter. The concerns outlined in the letter were identified during this phone call and
responded to by Heritage Planning Staff.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
Ontario Heritage Act
Notice of Intention to Designate 91 Madison Avenue South DSD-2024-138
REVIEWED BY: Garett Stevenson, Director of Development Approvals and Housing
APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services
Department
ATTACHMENTS:
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Attachment A Notice of Objection, dated May 5, 2024
Attachment B Draft Designating By-law for 91 Madison Avenue South
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BY-LAW NUMBER
OF THE
CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER
(Being a by-law to designate the property
municipally addressed as 91 Madison Avenue
South, in the City of Kitchener as being of
historic and cultural heritage value or interest.
WHEREAS section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, C. 0.18,
authorizes the Council of a Municipality to enact by-laws to designate real property,
including all of the buildings and structures thereon, or portions thereof, to be of cultural
heritage value or interest;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Kitchener has received
and considered the recommendations of its municipal heritage committee (Heritage
Kitchener) regarding the designation of a property located at 91 Madison Avenue South,
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Kitchener resolved at
its Council Meeting held on April 8, 2024, to publish a Notice of Intention to designate the
Property as being of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to section 29 of the Ontario
Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, C. O.18, and which resolution was confirmed by By-law No. 2024-
084;
AND WHEREAS a copy of the Notice of Intent to Designate was served upon the
registered owners of the Property and upon the Ontario Heritage Trust;
AND WHEREAS a copy of the Notice of Intent to Designate was published in the
Waterloo Region Record, which is a newspaper having general circulation in the City of
Kitchener on April 12, 2024, a copy of which is attached to this by-
AND WHEREAS a Notice of Objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate was
served on the Clerk of the City of Kitchener by the owner of the Property within the timeline
set out in the Ontario Heritage Act;
AND WHEREAS City Council considered said Notice of Objection at their meeting
of June 24, 2024, and resolved not to withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate for the
Property within the timeline set out in the Ontario Heritage Act;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Kitchener enacts
as follows:
1. The building and property known as 91 Madison Avenue South, Kitchener, as
more particularly described in ScheduleC to this by-law are hereby
designated as being of cultural value or interest under Part IV, section 29 of the
Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, C. 0.18;
2. The City Solicitor is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-law to be
D by-
law with the Land Registry Office;
3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-law to be served
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law and on the Ontario Heritage Trust; and,
4. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to publish a notice of this By-law in a
newspaper having general circulation in the City of Kitchener.
PASSED at the Council Chambers in the City of Kitchener this 24th day of June
, 2024.
_____________________________________
Mayor
_____________________________________
Clerk
SCHEDULE A
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DESIGNATE
91 Madison Avenue South, KITCHENER
SCHEDULE B
STATEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST
91 Madison Avenue South, KITCHENER
Description of Cultural Heritage Resource
91 Madison Avenue South is located on the southwest corner of the Joseph Street and
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Victoria Street South intersection. It is a four-storey early 20 century brick building
constructed in the Berlin Industrial Vernacular architectural style and situated on 2.51
acres of land in the City of Kitchener within the Region of Waterloo. The principal resource
that contributes to the heritage value of the property is the building.
Heritage Value
91 Madison Avenue South is recognized for its significant design/physical,
historical/associative, and contextual values.
Design/Physical Value
The design value relates to the architecture of the religious building. The building is a unique
example of the Byzantine and Colonial Revival architectural style in Kitchener and is in excellent
condition.
91 Madison Avenue South is one of the only examples of the Byzantine architectural style within
the City of Kitchener or the Region of Waterloo, the other being 131 Victoria Street South
(currently the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Transfiguration). 91 Madison Avenue South is
characterized by features such as a rectangular plan; flat roof with dome shaped parapet and
concrete coping; multi-colour brick; pilasters; semi-circular features including decorative brick
work and windows; semi-circular multi-pane hung windows with brick or concrete headers and
concrete sills; square windows with concrete sills; concrete cornice; decorative brick and concrete
details; double 8-panel door with semi-circular transom; double eight-panel doors; and concrete
foundation.
Front Façade
The front façade of the building is symmetrical in its design and massing. It can be divided into
three sections; the northern-most and southern-most sections are each delineated by two
pilasters that extend from the raised concrete foundation and beyond the roofline, capped with
concrete detailing, The two sections also each contain a third pilaster in the centre above a
ground-level door set into the raised concrete foundation. The central pilaster extends
approximately three-quarters of the way up the façade and is decorated with further concrete
detailing.
The central section contains a set of concrete stairs that lead up to double eight-panel wood doors
topped with a semi-circular transom window with stained glass panes and a voussoir. The doors
are framed by a semi-circular multi-pane window on each side with decorative concrete headers
and sills. The second storey is comprised of two rectangular multi-paned windows with concrete
headers and sills and a central arched concrete section that contains the symbol of the church.
Side Façades
The north and south side façades possess five pilasters that divide the wall into five bays. The
first western-most bay contains four; one square, two semi-arched, and one rectangular. The
other four bays contain three windows, one rectangular and two long and semi-arched. The south
façade has more of the raised concrete foundation exposed due to the slope of the land, and eight
rectangular multi-paned windows are set into it.
Modifications
The Star of David on the front façade has been replaced
of God.
Historical/Associative Value
The historic and associative values of 91 Madison Avenue South relate to the original
owners and use and connects to the theme of early Jewish settlement within the City.
Early Jewish settlement in what was then-Berlin (now Kitchener) involved minimal
organized religion. By 1907, ten families had joined to form an Orthodox synagogue, with
sermons being hosted in the home of one of the members. In the 1920s, a second wave
of European immigrants swelled the Jewish population from 298 in 1921 to 411 ten years
later, and a number of them settled in the Cedar Hill neighbourhood. The property for
Cohen on Albert Street (now Madison Avenue) in 1923. Part of the reason Kitchener was
a draw was a commonality in language; many of them spoke Yiddish, which was close to
opened in 1924 under the guidance of Rabbi Levine and 61 founding members, whose
names were inscribed on a plaque inside the building. The names of the four founders
originally on stones along the front of the building (Jack Davis, Wolfe Feldman, Samuel
Florence and Max Migdal) have since been removed, and replaced by similar blank
stones.
The property can also provide an understanding of how the diversification of religion
progressed within the City in the early twentieth century. 91 Madison Avenue was the first
synagogue within Berlin, and was established during a time period when the predominant
faith present in the City was Christianity. When a new synagogue was built, the building
was sold in 1963 to the Zion Mennonite Brethren Church. Since 1963, the building has
been occupied by various religious groups, including: Zion Mennonite Brethren Church;
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church; Romanian Church of
International Church of God.
Contextual Value
The contextual values relate to the contribution that the religious building makes to the
continuity and character of the Madison Avenue South streetscape and the Cedar Hill
Neighbourhood Cultural Heritage Landscape (CHL). The Cedar Hill Neighbourood CHL
is home to a mix of residential and institutional uses and is characterized by the elevated
topography, narrow street widths, and dramatically long views. Like surrounding
buildings, the 91 Madison Avenue is set back a modest distance from the streetline, with
stairs leading to its entrance to accommodate for the sloped ground. The building is also
of a size and scale reflective of the surrounding area.
91 Madison Avenue is also physically, visually, historically, and functionally linked to its
surroundings. It remains in-situ, maintain its relationship and orientation towards the
street and the topography of the area. Though the congregation has changed, the building
also maintains its original use as a place of worship, therefore maintaining its historic
function within the neighbourhood.
With its distinctive architectural style and its location near the peak of one of the
neighbourhoods large rolling hills, 91 Madison Avenue South is an easily recognizable
building and can be classified as a neighbourhood landmark.
SCHEDULE C
DESCRIPTION OF HERITAGE ATTRIBUTES
91 Madison Avenue South, KITCHENER
Description of the Heritage Attributes
The heritage attributes supporting the cultural heritage value or interest of 91 Madison
Avenue South are as follows:
Exterior attributes related to the Byzantine and Colonial Revival
architectural style of the building including:
o rectangular plan;
o flat roof with shaped parapet, concrete coping and cornice;
o multi-colour brick;
o four concrete blocks on front of church;
o doors and multi-paned hung windows on basement level, fixed
windows of glass blocks beneath stairway;
o brick pilasters with concrete coping;
o false buttresses with concrete coping on sides;
o square windows above arched windows on sides;
o semi-circular features including decorative brick work and
windows;
o windows and window openings, including:
semi-circular multi-pane hung windows with brick or
concrete headers and concrete sills;
square windows with concrete sills;
circular windows with stained glass.
o concrete cornice;
o decorative brick and concrete details;
o doors and door openings, including double paneled door with
semi-circular transom; and
o concrete foundation.
Elements that relate to the buildings contextual value and its
contribution to the Cedar Hill Neighbourhood Cultural Heritage
Landscape, including:
o Original location of the church at the top of the hill; and
o Orientation of the building toward Madison Avenue
SCHEDULE D
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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