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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHeritage Kitchener - 2002-05-07 HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES MAY 7. 2002 CITY OF KITCHENER Heritage Kitchener met this date, chaired by Councillor M. Galloway, commencing at 4:00 p.m., with the following members present: Ms. P. Wagner, Ms. G. Engel, Ms. C. Martindale and Messrs. R. Green, Z. Janecki, E. Lucy, B. Nixon, B. Scott. Messrs. J. Clinkett and W. Stauch were in attendance for part of the meeting. Others Present: Ms. K. Gaasenbeek, Ms. D. Gilchrist and Mr. L. Bensason 1. HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION 2002-V-11 - 25 MITIERRA DRIVE NEW CONSTRUCTION The Committee was in receipt of Heritage Permit Application 2002-V-11, dated 2002-03-19, seeking permission to construct a single family dwelling and garage on the property municipally known as 25 Mitierra Drive. The Committee had deferred consideration of this application at its April meeting to give the applicant an opportunity to decide on exterior colours and materials, a sub-committee having been formed to work with the applicant in this regard. Mr. L. Bensason reported on behalf of the sub-committee and displayed samples of the building materials chosen by Mr. & Mrs. Wilfong. Mr. B. Wilfong was in attendance to answer any questions the Committee might have in this regard. In response to a comment raised at the previous meeting, Mr. Wilfong confirmed that the proposed house is 3 feet shorter than the existing house on the adjacent property. On motion by Ms. P. Wagner- it was resolved: "That pursuant to Section 43 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Council approve the application of the owner (HPA #2002-V-11) to alter the designated property municipally known as 25 Mitierra Drive, located in the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District, by constructing a new single family dwelling and garage, including the following materials: brick: vinyl siding: shutters & garage door: porch railings & window trim: roof shingles: 'Century Brick' - 'Loyalist' - 'Olde Bronte' colour'Sandlewood' paint colour - 'Brackish' (Home Hardware Colour No.4156) colour - white asphalt - colour - dark brown" 2. HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION 2002-V-12 10 BUERKLE COURT NEW CONSTRUCTION The Committee was in receipt of Heritage Permit Application 2002-V-12, dated 2002-04-18, seeking permission to construct a single family dwelling and garage at the property municipally known as 10 Buerkle Court. Attached to the application is an elevation drawing of the proposed home and a copy of an e-mail from the applicant's agent listing the colour and material names proposed for the building. Mr. G. Scheels was in attendance to represent the application and displayed a building location plan and samples of the bricks and siding. Mr. Bensason displayed images of the location of this property on Buerkle Court and the style of house chosen. Mr. J. Clinkett and Mr. W. Stauch entered the meeting at this time. On motion by Mr. Z. Janecki - it was resolved: "That pursuant to Section 43 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Council approve the application of the owner (HPA # 2002-V-12) to alter the designated property municipally known as 10 Buerkle Court, located in the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District, by constructing a new single family dwelling and attached garage, including the following materials: HERITAGE KITCHENER MAY 7. 2002 - 24- CITY OF KITCHENER 2. HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION 2002-V-12 - 10 BUERKLE COURT - NEW CONSTRUCTION ICONT'DI shingles: brick: siding: soffit, fascia & eaves: windows: asphalt - colour - black 'Rexdale' - 'Colonial Viscount' colour - 'Wicker' colour - 'Cashmere' colour - white" 3. HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION 2002-IV-05 - 234 FREDERICK STREET - EXTERIOR PAINTING The Committee was in receipt of Heritage Permit Application 2002-IV-15, dated 2002-04-29, for renovations and maintenance at the property municipally known as 234 Frederick Street (Forsyth House). The application seeks permission to: patch stucco, repair front concrete steps, power wash the building and repaint it in a different colour. Mr. & Mrs. Rabley, the applicants, addressed the Committee advising that their intentions with respect to the application have changed, due to the excessive costs involved in repairing the stucco, and in consideration of other maintenance and repairs required for the building. They advised that within a week they will meet with their contractor to identify exactly what repairs are required and the most cost effective way to undertake the work. They advised of their willingness to consider any advice the Committee could offer in this regard. It was generally agreed a sub-committee will be formed to work with the applicants with respect to the necessary repairs/maintenance, and consideration of their application will take place at the June 11, 2002 Heritage Kitchener meeting. 4. HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION 2002-IV-14 - 307 QUEEN STREET SOUTH - INSTALLATION OF NEW ROOF The committee was in receipt of Heritage Permit Application 2002-IV-14, dated 2002-04-25, in which the applicant seeks permission to install stone coated steel roofing over the existing asphalt shingles. Images of the building were displayed and a sample of the roofing material was also displayed. This roofing material has a 50 year warranty and has the appearance of asphalt shingles. On motion by Mr. B. Scott - it was resolved: "That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Council approve the application of the owner (HPA #2002-IV-14) to alter the designated property municipally known as 307 Queen Street South (Bread & Roses Co-operative Housing) by installing stone coated steel roofing produced by 'Decra' over the existing asphalt shingles." 5. HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION 2002-V-13 - 21 NORFOLK CRESCENT - DEMOLITION OF DETACHED GARAGE The Committee was in receipt of Heritage Permit Application 2002-V-13, dated 2002-04-22, seeking permission to demolish the detached garage located in the rear yard of the property municipally known as 21 Norfolk Crescent, located in the St. Mary's Heritage Conservation District. Images of the property were displayed. HERITAGE KITCHENER MAY 7. 2002 5. HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION 2002-V-13 - 21 NORFOLK CRESCENT DEMOLITION OF DETACHED GARAGE ICONT'DI - 25 - CITY OF KITCHENER On motion by Mr. R. Green - it was resolved: "That pursuant to Section 43 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Council approve the application of the owner (HPA #2002-V-13) to demolish the detached garage at the designated property municipally known as 21 Norfolk Crescent, located in the St. Mary's Heritage Conservation District." 6. TILT DRIVE WATERMAIN INSTALLATION Mr. Bensason advised of the City's intention to install a watermain within the Tilt Drive right-of- way. He reviewed the Municipal Plan provisions with respect to Scenic-Heritage Roads and the precautionary measures being taken to ensure that the Municipal Plan provisions are complied with, including a "Pre/Post Condition" report from Utility staff. In this regard, Committee members were provided with copies of an e-mail from Mr. Bensason to Kitchener Utilities, a memorandum from Kitchener Utilities dated February 22, 2002, an extract from a map of Tilt Drive, and an extract from the Municipal Plan with respect to Scenic-Heritage Roads. On motion by Mr. J. Clinckett- it was resolved: "That Heritage Kitchener supports the request of the City's Heritage Planner for a 'Pre/Post Conditions' report from Kitchener Utilities relative to the installation of a watermain in the Tilt Drive right-of-way, as outlined in the electronic mail from L. Bensason to L. Jones, dated May 6, 2002." 7. PURCHASE OF SIMS ESTATE Mr. Bensason displayed images of the property at 787 Morrison Road, known as the Sims Estate, and advised that the property has recently been purchased and the new owner has shown an interest in having the property designated. Mr. Bensason suggested that the property may be of Provincial and/or National Significance based on Harvey Sims political connection. Also, the property contains some significant tree and plant species. Mr. Bensason advised that assistance is required to prepare a property report and in this regard contact had been made with the Ministry; however, the Ontario Heritage Foundation would want an easement on the property before undertaking an assessment of the property's Provincial significance. Mr. Clinkett suggested contacting the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario to undertake an assessment of the property, and Mr. Bensason agreed to do so. 8. HERITAGE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF Mr. L. Bensason distributed copies of an information report titled "Heritage Tax Relief Program". He explained that the Province has passed legislation that will permit municipalities to offer property tax relief, under certain circumstances, for Heritage properties. It is required that the property be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act and a Heritage Easement is registered against the property. He advised that a working group has put together various options for implementing such a Tax Relief Program, and the options developed, as outlined in the information report, were explained by Mr. Bensason. 8. HERITAGE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ICONT'DI HERITAGE KITCHENER MAY 7. 2002 - 26 - CITY OF KITCHENER Mr. Bensason further advised that the working group has been directed to move forward with developing the Tax Relief Program, which will involve approaching the Region of Waterloo to request that they rebate their portion of the property taxes. He advised that if the Region does not agree to participate in this program, only the City's and Education portions of the property taxes will be affected by this program. It is anticipated that a report will be presented to City Council prior to its summer break. 9. COMMITTEE CONCERNS Ms. P. Wagner raised some concerns which members of the Committee have brought to her attention, including; a) the 4:00 p.m. meeting start time; b) items previously addressed which remain incomplete; and, c) the potential loss of heritage buildings in the downtown. Ms. Wagner also advised that she has received a request from the Region's Heritage Planning Advisory Committee to designate the Bridgeport Bridge. Ms. Wagner then elaborated on concerns of Committee members at the number of Heritage buildings being demolished in downtown Kitchener, without consultation with this Committee. She stated the necessity for Heritage Kitchener to be pro-active with respect to the John Forsyth Factory at 31 Young Street. She noted that the City owns this designated structure and is doing nothing in terms of its maintenance. Ms. Wagner proposed a motion to request City Council to set an example for other owners of designated properties by maintaining the heritage designation on the Forsyth Factory, undertaking repairs which would prevent further deterioration of the building, and requiring preservation as a condition of any redevelopment. Mr. Z. Janecki noted that Heritage Kitchener had been asked to tour this building just before Christmas, following which, Ms. C Ladd had attended a Heritage Kitchener meeting seeking this Committee's comments and opinions with respect to the building. He suggested that Heritage Kitchener's opinions are not given serious consideration. On motion by Ms. P. Wagner- it was resolved: "WHEREAS City Council previously indicated its willingness to preserve the historic and architecturally significant building municipally known as 31 Young Street (John Forsyth Factory) by designating it pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, against the wishes of the owner; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Heritage Kitchener strongly urges Council to set an example for other owners of designated properties by maintaining the designation under the Act, preserving the John Forsyth Factory by repairing the drainage pipes to prevent further water damage, and requiring preservation of this building as a condition of any redevelopment." Ms. Wagner then requested that the Committee approve the purchase of a digital camera, from the Committee's own funds raised through the sale of maps, for exclusive use by the City's Heritage Planner. On motion by Ms. P. Wagner- it was resolved: "That Mr. L. Bensason, Heritage Planner, purchase a digital camera for his use, to be paid from Heritage Kitchener's map sales account." 10. 237 FREDERICK - KNELL HOUSE HERITAGE KITCHENER MAY 7. 2002 - 27 - CITY OF KITCHENER Mr. Bensason advised that the owner of 237 Frederick Street intends to apply for demolition of this property, and reminded the Committee that they had previously intended to designate the property but were opposed by the owner. He advised that a pre-application meeting is scheduled to take place between City staff and the owner to discuss the demolition and proposed redevelopment of the property. 11. ADJOURNMENT On a motion, the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Dianne H. Gilchrist Committee Administrator