The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2026-070, dated February 2, 2026, recommending that pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2026-V-004 be approved to permit the construction of a fire escape, alterations to window and door openings, and the construction of a new rear roof dormer at the property municipally addressed as 98 College Street, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with this application and subject to the following condition: that the final building permit drawings be reviewed, and heritage clearance be provided by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of a building permit.
V. Grohn, Heritage Planner, provided an overview of the report. S. Bassanese, Manager, Site Plan and G. Stevenson, Director, Housing and Development Approvals, were also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.
A. Vivek, Martin Simmons Sweers Architects, was in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee. The Committee was advised that the proposal includes eight residential units, two of which are two‑bedroom units, and that both residential and office uses are permitted on the property.
It was also noted that the fire escape is designed to extend only as required to meet building code needs, and that the third‑floor layout results in a different configuration.
It was noted if this item received unanimous approval from the Committee, it will be processed under Delegated Approval Authority.
Moved by G. Eveleigh