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REPORT TO:
Heritage Kitchener
DATE OF MEETING:
February 2, 2010
SUBMITTED BY:
Alain Pinard, Interim Director of Planning (519-741-2319)
PREPARED BY:
Michelle Wade, Heritage Planner (519-741-2839)
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
DATE OF REPORT: January 20, 2010
REPORT NO.:
DTS-10-030
SUBJECT:
2009 HERITAGE PROGRESS REPORT
For information.
BACKGROUND:
In October 2006, Council received and adopted “A Plan for a Healthy Kitchener, 2007-2027” as
the community’s vision for the next 20 years. The plan provided a unified strategic approach to
key areas essential to the health and vitality of the City. The plan articulated priorities identified
in consultation with the community and provided recommendations for action over four years
(2007-2010).
Compass Kitchener identified the review of the City’s Advisory Committees as one priority. In
2008, Council received Chief Administrator’s Office report CAO-08-021 “2008 Review of
Advisory Committees” and endorsed a number of recommendations, including the
recommendation to report to Council on the progress of the Committee at the end of each year.
Staff have prepared a report on the progress of both Heritage Kitchener and Heritage Planning
initiatives. The report is being presented to Council during the month of February in recognition
of Heritage Day (February 15, 2010).
REPORT:
Heritage Kitchener advises Council on heritage related matters and contributes to the protection
and identification of heritage resources for the enjoyment of the citizens of Kitchener by
encouraging conservation and raising public awareness. Specific responsibilities include:
advising Council on matters pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act such as individual
designations and heritage conservation district designations; reviewing and advising Council on
properties of cultural heritage value or interest; and, promoting public awareness of heritage
conservation through annual events such as Doors Open and Heritage Showcase.
Heritage Kitchener, in conjunction with Heritage Planning staff, developed a Committee work
plan for 2009 and 2010. The Heritage Kitchener work plan for 2009 and 2010 includes four
general categories:
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1. Municipal Heritage Register - identify properties of cultural heritage value or interest;
2. Ontario Heritage Act – manage alterations to designated properties;
3. Heritage Awareness – promote heritage awareness; and,
4. Advisory Committee Review – commit to the ongoing review of Heritage Kitchener.
Staff also developed a Heritage Planning work plan for 2009 and 2010. The Heritage Planning
work plan was reviewed by Heritage Kitchener in order to understand the relationship between
Committee and Staff roles and responsibilities. The Heritage Planning work plan for 2009 and
2010 includes eight general categories:
1. Municipal Heritage Register - identify properties of cultural heritage value or interest;
2. Ontario Heritage Act – manage alterations to designated properties;
3. Heritage Awareness Programs – promote heritage awareness;
4. Advisory Committee Review – commit to the ongoing review of Heritage Kitchener;
5. Financial Incentive Programs – administer the Grant and Tax Refund Programs;
6. Major Projects – manage and/or participate in major projects related to heritage
resources;
7. Planning Act Applications (Heritage Impact Assessments and Conservation Plans) –
review and recommend approval of completed studies associated with Heritage Permit
applications and/or Planning Act applications; and,
8. Other.
A full description of each category, including background information, work plan priority, and
2009 achievements is attached as Appendix A.
The following table lists each of the general categories identified in the Heritage Kitchener and
Heritage Planning work plans for 2009 and 2010 along with a bullet point summary of the 2009
achievements.
2009 and 2010 Work Plan Categories 2009 Achievements
Municipal Heritage Register 130 properties evaluated for listing as non-
designated property of cultural heritage value or
interest on the Municipal Heritage Register;
Of the 130 properties evaluated, 47 properties
were recommended for listing as non-designated
property of cultural heritage value or interest on
the Municipal Heritage Register; and,
Of the 47 properties recommended for listing,
Council resolved to list 45 properties as non-
designated property of cultural heritage value or
interest on the Municipal Heritage Register.
Ontario Heritage Act Council approved a by-law to delegate certain
authority of Council to approve alterations to
designated property under Part IV and Part V of
the Ontario Heritage Act;
17 Heritage Permit Applications (HPA) were
received;
Of the 17 HPAs, 11 were received after the
delegated by-law was approved; and,
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Of these 11 HPAs, 8 were able to be processed
through delegated approval.
Heritage Awareness Programs Heritage Kitchener and Heritage Planning staff
participated in the Waterloo Region Heritage
Foundation’s annual Heritage Showcase event;
Heritage Planning staff participated in the
dedication ceremony of the Canada Cordage Jute
processing machine at the original site of the
Doon Twines Mill Complex in the Upper Doon
Heritage Conservation District;
The St. Mary’s Heritage Conservation District
Interpretive Area was designed and built in time
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for a November 11 dedication and
Remembrance Day ceremony;
Heritage Planning staff assisted with the article
“Heritage conservation through continuous care”,
which was published in the March/April issue of
Your Kitchener;
Heritage Planning staff participated in a panel
discussion and spoke at three public lectures;
and,
Heritage Planning staff participated in critiques of
an Urban Design Course project at the University
of Waterloo.
Advisory Committee Review 2009 and 2010 Heritage Kitchener Work Plan
developed and approved.
Financial Incentive Programs 12 Designated Heritage Property Grant Program
applications were received equating to $28, 208
in grant funding;
10 applications completed the conservation
work resulting in the expenditure of $19,961
in grant funding;
Total owner investment equalled $121,424;
and,
4 Designated Heritage Property Tax Refund
applications were received and all applications
were eligible to receive the tax refund.
Major Projects 34 properties were identified as properties of very
high cultural heritage value or interest within the
Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District for
the purpose of enforcement under the Property
Standards By-law;
Heritage Planning staff participated in the Ontario
Municipal Board pre-hearing conferences
associated with the appeal submitted in
opposition to the designation of the Civic Centre
Heritage Conservation District;
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A draft of Phases I and II of the Homer Watson
House & Gallery Master Plan was completed in
December 2009;
Heritage Planning staff participated in the review
of cultural heritage resource policies with the
Region of Waterloo’s proposed new Regional
Official Plan; and,
Heritage Planning staff participated in the Four
Churches Project.
Planning Act Applications Heritage Planning staff were involved in the
review of approximately 15 Planning Act
applications that required the submission of a
Heritage Impact Assessment and 4 Planning Act
applications that required the submission of a
Conservation Plan.
Other Heritage Planning staff were involved with the
implementation of various Heritage Design
Guidelines within new subdivisions;
Heritage Planning staff provided comments on
various Environmental Assessment projects;
Heritage Planning staff were involved with the
Bridgeport Bridge restoration;
Heritage Planning staff participated in the Façade
Grant Program review process;
Heritage Planning staff participated on the study
team working on the Betzner Barn Scenic
Lookout in Pioneer Tower West; and,
Heritage Planning staff participated in the
Industrial Artifacts Program Review.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
REVIEWED BY:
Leon Bensason, Interim Manager of Long Range and Policy Planning
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Jeff Willmer, Interim General Manager
Development and Technical Services Department
Appendix A
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