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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHeritage Kitchener - 2005-11-01 HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES NOVEMBER 1 2005 CITY OF KITCHENER The Heritage Kitchener Committee met this date, commencing at 4:02 p.m. Present: Councillor M. Galloway - Chair Ms. J. Armstrong, Ms. L. Harris, Ms. D. Kuehl, Ms. A. Moore, Ms. E. Gallaher and Messrs. K. Kirby, J. Law and M. Stranz Staff: L. Bensason, Heritage Planner S. Barber, Assistant Heritage Planner S. Rice, Zoning Officer C. Goodeve, Committee Administrator 1. DTS-05-178 - HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HPA 2005-IV-015 -120 DUKE STREET WEST (ST. JEROME'S) - SIGNAGE ALTERATION The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS- 05-178, dated October 18, 2005 concerning the installation of identification signage at 120 Duke Street West (St. Jerome's College / High School). Mr. L. Bensason advised that as part of the rehabilitation of the former St. Jerome's building, Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) is proposing to install signage identifying the University's name and crest on the front (Duke Street) fac;;ade. He stated that the proposal requests permission to install a 67" high and %" thick "WLU crest" within the gable end of the pediment on the central pavilion; and to install %" aluminum letters reading "Wilfrid Laurier University", immediately below the crest on the simple metal frieze separating the third storey from the pediment. He added that the surface on which these signs will be installed is not the original building fabric, but rather new material composed of metal based wood substrate, due to the deterioration of the original building fabric. He advised that staff are of the opinion that the proposed signage does not adversely impact the heritage significance of the former St. Jerome's building and are recommending that Heritage Permit Application HPA 2005-IV-015, be approved. In response to questions, Mr. Ron Dupuis, WLU, advised that the sign will be composed of individual cut letters, with the backing material being a dark colour close to what was there originally. On motion by Ms. D. Kuehl - it was resolved: "That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA 2005-IV-015 (120 Duke Street West) be aooroved to permit the installation of signage, as shown on the plans and described in the specifications as attached to Development & Technical Services Department report DTS-05-178." 2. 410 KING STREET WEST (KAUFMAN LOFTS) - POTENTIAL HERITAGE APPLICATION (HPA) - RECONSTRUCTION OF 1911 BUILDING PHASE PORTICO Mr. L. Bensason advised that members of Heritage Kitchener participated in a site visit at 410 King Street West (Kaufman Lofts) earlier this date. Based on the outcome of the site visit staff requested, and it was agreed, to defer and refer discussion of this matter to the December 6, 2005 meeting of Heritage Kitchener. 3. DTS-05-184 - HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HPA 2005-V-016 -142 PLEASANT AVENUE - SUN ROOM ADDITION The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS- 05-184, dated October 26, 2005 concerning the installation of a sunroom addition to 142 Pleasant Avenue. Mr. L. Bensason advised that the owner has recently purchased the property and was unaware that it was located within the St. Mary's Heritage Conservation District and that a Heritage HERITAGE KITCHENER NOVEMBER 1 2005 - 50- CITY OF KITCHENER 3. DTS-05-184 - HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HPA 2005-V-016 -142 PLEASANT AVENUE - SUN ROOM ADDITION (CONT'D) Permit Application was required. Mr. Bensason stated that the application seeks approval to add a 9' (in projection) by 15'2" (wide) sunroom addition at the rear of the house, noting the owner would like to commence construction as soon as possible. He added that the application is generally in keeping with the policies of the St. Mary's Heritage Conservation District Plan and staff are of the opinion that the addition will not detract from the front fac;;ade of the existing structure or the heritage character of the District. Accordingly, staff are recommending that Heritage Permit Application HPA 2005-V-016, be approved. Mr. K. Kirby advised that he spoke with the surrounding neighbours who indicated to him that they have no concerns regarding the proposed addition. On motion by Mr. K. Kirby- it was resolved: "That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA 2005-V-016 (142 Pleasant Avenue) be aooroved to permit the construction of a rear yard sunroom addition, as shown on the plans and described in the specifications as attached to Development & Technical Services Department report DTS-05-184." 4. CENTRE BLOCK HERITAGE ANALYSIS - STATEMENTS OF SIGNIFICANCE - PROPERTIES OF HERITAGE INTEREST The Committee was in receipt this date of Heritage Property Reports and Statements of Significance for: 72-78 King Street West (Canadian Block), 18-24 Ontario Street North, 48 Ontario Street North (Bell Telephone Co. / Canadian Legion), 11 Young Street (Windsor House / Mayfair Hotel/Lippert Furniture), 156-158 King Street West (P. Hymman Hardware), 144-150 King Street West (Weber Chambers), 90 King Street West (Capitol Theatre), and 82-86 King Street West, as requested by the Committee at its October 4, 2005 meeting as part of the process of designating these properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. In addition, the Committee was in receipt of two memorandums from staff, dated October 27, 2005 regarding the Committee's recommendations concerning the Centre Block from their October 4 meeting. Mr. L. Bensason advised that at the October 4, 2005 meeting of Heritage Kitchener the Committee recommended that Council direct staff to take interim measures to prevent further deterioration to the Forsyth Building and that Council approve the addition of the properties indicated above as being of heritage significance to the City's Heritage Inventory. He stated that at the October 24 Council meeting these recommendations were deferred and referred to a future Council meeting pending staff reports regarding the associated costs and implications of the requested interim measures; and, outlining the implications relative to possible restrictions and the impact on development as a result of adding the requested properties to the City's Heritage Inventory. Mr. Bensason noted that the two staff reports will be presented to Council at its November 28, 2005 meeting. He added that due to Council's deferral of the Committee's recommendations staff is recommending that the Committee take no action at this time and await the outcome of the November 28 Council meeting before proceeding with the designation process. Mr. Bensason commented that if Council agrees to add these properties to the Heritage Inventory, the above mentioned Heritage Property Reports and Statements of Significance will be forwarded to the property owners for comments. Ms. S. Barber reviewed the circulated materials and provided an executive summary of the heritage attributes for the above stated properties. She advised that the Heritage Property Reports and the Statements of Significance are in draft form and requested the member's comments. The Committee agreed that every Statement of Significance should identify all original windows remaining on each building as a heritage attribute and should contain a general statement to include as an attribute all instances where the style of windows is considered an important heritage feature of the building. Staff were directed to identify on all of the Heritage Property HERITAGE KITCHENER NOVEMBER 1 2005 - 51 - CITY OF KITCHENER 4. CENTRE BLOCK HERITAGE ANALYSIS - STATEMENTS OF SIGNIFICANCE - PROPERTIES OF HERITAGE INTEREST (CONT'D) Reports whether the property is municipally or privately owned. Further, staff were directed to include as a footer at the bottom of each page of every Heritage Property Report the date that the report was produced. In reference to 18-24 Ontario Street North, Ms. A. Moore noted that a section of the Heritage Property Report contains the wrong address for this building. The Committee agreed to add the roof, roofline and storefront to the list of heritage attributes for this property. Regarding 48 Ontario Street North (Bell Telephone Co. / Canadian Legion), Ms. D. Kuehl requested that the Heritage Property Report include the year the building's ownership transferred from Bell Telephone Co. to the Canadian Legion. Staff were directed to remove any references to the wood tent-like ceiling. Concerning 11 Young Street (Windsor House / Mayfair Hotel/Lippert Furniture), staff were directed to remove the front lobby wood paneling from the list of heritage attributes for this building. With respect to 156-158 King Street West (P. Hymman Hardware), staff were directed to remove any reference to the material (wood) that may have been used to construct the cornices. In reference to 144-150 King Street West (Weber Chambers), staff were directed to include in any future correspondence to the building owner, regarding the building's heritage attributes, an inquiry into the continued existence of Kitchener's first elevator at this location. In relation to 90 King Street West (Capitol Theatre), Councillor M. Galloway advised that he has recently been in this building and noted that some of the original features still exist. The Committee agreed that all references to the interior features of this building should remain in the Heritage Property Report and the Statement of Significance until after an investigation can be conducted into the condition of the interior heritage attributes that this building may still possess. Mr. L. Bensason advised that if the Heritage Property Report and Statement of Significance is circulated to the property owner he will include a cover letter requesting the owner to determine what interior features remain. With regard to 82-86 King Street West, Ms. J. Armstrong advised she is unsure if this building warrants designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. She stated that with the exception of the roof, roofline and decorative corbels, in her opinion this building retains no other heritage attributes. Mr. K. Kirby noted that this building was built in 1883 and is part of the history of the original Berlin. Ms. E. Gallaher added that this building helps to maintain the continuity of the streetscape. Mr. J. Law expressed concern that if this building is not maintained, a building that is inconsistent with the heritage streetscape may be constructed in its place. The Committee agreed to take no action at this time regarding removing this building from consideration pending Council's decision of adding it to the City's Heritage Inventory. Mr. L. Bensason advised that the revised Heritage Property Reports and Statements of Significance will be included in his report to Council on November 28, 2005. He stated that regarding the Committee's previous recommendations, Council was asked to add these properties to the Heritage Inventory without any supporting information. Staff were directed to circulate to the members copies of the staff reports that are to be presented to Council regarding Heritage Kitchener's recommendations concerning the Centre Block. Mr. K. Kirby advised that both he and Mr. Z. Janecki are planning on attending the November 28, 2005 Council meeting to speak in support of the Committee's previous recommendations. He requested that every member of Heritage Kitchener attend the meeting as a show of support for their recommendations. He noted that if the entire Committee is in attendance, that will demonstrate to Council that the Committee is adamant that the buildings of heritage significance within the Centre Block should be retained. HERITAGE KITCHENER NOVEMBER 1 2005 - 52- CITY OF KITCHENER 4. CENTRE BLOCK HERITAGE ANALYSIS - STATEMENTS OF SIGNIFICANCE - PROPERTIES OF HERITAGE INTEREST (CONT'D) On motion by Mr. K. Kirby, it was agreed that staff be directed to include the revised Heritage Property Reports and Statements of Significance in their report to Council on November 28, 2005 as a means of facilitating the process of designating those properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. 5. WORK PROGRAMS REVISITED The Committee was in receipt this date of a Walking Tour Survey, dated November 1, 2005 circulated by Ms. E. Gallaher and Ms. D. Kuehl to facilitate the development of the City's Heritage Walking Tour Pamphlets. In addition, the Committee was in receipt this date of the October 25,2005 Heritage Kitchener Walking Tour Working Group minutes. Ms. E. Gallaher requested that the members complete the Walking Tours Survey and forward any comments they may have to either her or Ms D. Kuehl. She advised that their goal is to develop Walking Tour Pamphlets for all the City's Heritage Conservation Districts. She stated that she and Ms. Kuehl will require some assistance and are requesting members to walk the proposed tour routes to ensure the pamphlets accuracy. Ms. Gallaher noted that she will be meeting with City staff from Communications, Mapping and Information Technology, who have agreed to assist in developing on-line and printed copies of the Walking Tour Pamphlets. She proposed the development of a City map which contains all the City's properties designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, and suggested that this map could be made in conjunction with the Grand River Transit Trail Maps. Ms. D. Kuehl requested feedback on what the members think is important to include in a walking tour pamphlet. Suggestions included: · estimated time to walk the tour; · a description of the buildings on the tour; · a description of the heritage area and its significance; · a clear map with photos; · an indication where washrooms are located along the tour; · start and finish areas that are clearly stated; and, · also be able to serve as a driving tour pamphlet. Ms. J. Armstrong cautioned that the pamphlet should not be solely focused on the description of the building's architecture, but should also include a history of the building and its significance. Mr. L. Bensason noted that some communities who have walking tours have implemented various technology options where a person can either call a specific number or tune into a specific radio station and receive an audio history of the building. Ms. D. Kuehl requested that the members reflect on what should be included in the walking tour pamphlets and forward any further comments to her or Ms. Gallaher. 6. HOMER WATSON HOUSE - PHASE 2 PROPOSALS - MEETING NOTICE The Committee was in receipt this date of a copy of an e-mail sent by Mr. L. Bensason to Ms. Faith Hieblinger, Curator, Homer Watson House and Gallery, dated October 27,2005 regarding proposals to add additional parking at the Homer Watson House and Gallery. Mr. L. Bensason advised that previously representatives from the Homer Watson House and Gallery came before Heritage Kitchener and presented their plans for additions to the Homer Watson House; the first being an addition to the coach house with added parking facilities and the second being an expansion to the gallery. Mr. Bensason stated that at that time, City staff expressed concerns with the additional parking facility and suggested that a portion of the Chalmers Street right-of-way could be closed to provide an additional parking area. Since that time staff have learned that the use of the right-of-way would not be possible. HERITAGE KITCHENER NOVEMBER 1 2005 - 53- CITY OF KITCHENER 6. HOMER WATSON HOUSE - PHASE 2 PROPOSALS - MEETING NOTICE (CONT'D) Mr. Bensason noted that the Gallery requires approval from both the City and the Ontario Heritage Foundation to move forward with any proposals. He advised that from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on November 10,2005 City staff along with representatives from the Ontario Heritage Foundation and staff of the Homer Watson House and Gallery will be holding a meeting to discuss the future of these proposals. Mr. Bensason requested volunteers to attend this meeting on behalf of Heritage Kitchener. Ms. A. Moore advised that at a previous meeting of the City's Arts and Culture Advisory Committee this issue was discussed and at that meeting a letter was circulated from the Ontario Heritage Foundation stating that they are opposed to the additional parking facilities at the Homer Watson House and Gallery. Mr. L. Bensason advised that the meeting will provide an opportunity for all of those involved to voice their concerns and develop an alternative that suits the needs of the Gallery. Ms. J. Armstrong, Ms. A. Moore, Ms. E. Gallaher and Mr. K. Kirby volunteered to attend the November 10, 2005 meeting on behalf of the Committee. 7. UPPER DOON HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT - SITE VISIT - CORNER OF TILT AND DOON MILLS DRIVE Mr. L. Bensason stated that at the October 4, 2005 meeting of Heritage Kitchener he advised of the use of the parkette at the corner of Tilt and Doon Mills Drive as a possible location for the signage of the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District. He added that he has spoken with City staff who are available to conduct a site visit on either November 3, 4 or 9, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. The Committee chose Thursday, November 3, 2005 as the preferred date for the site visit. 8. HERITAGE INVENTORY REVIEW - UPDATE At the request of staff this item was withdrawn and not consider this date. 9. DESIGN BRIEF FOR ADAPTIVE RE-USE - REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK At the request of staff this item was withdrawn and not considered this date. 10. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m. Colin Goodeve Committee Administrator