Heritage Kitchener

Committee Minutes

Tuesday, August 06, 2024 at 4:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Conestoga Room

City of Kitchener

200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 407

Present:

• P. Ciuciura, Member
• Councillor D. Chapman, Member
• Councillor C. Michaud, Member
• I. Bodendorfer, Member
• D. Rosskopf, Member
• N. Pikulski, Member
• A. Portengen, Member

Staff:

• G. Stevenson, Director, Development & Housing Approvals
• M. Drake, Senior Heritage Planner
• D. Choudhry, Heritage Planner
• J. Vieira, Heritage Planner
• M. Blake, Committee Administrator
• M. Shabbir, Administrative Clerk

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1.

Commencement

The Heritage Kitchener Committee held a meeting this date commencing at 4:01 p.m.

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

None.

3.

Discussion Items

3.1

Notice of Intention to Demolish Smokehouse - 1478 Trussler Road, DSD-2024-343 

The Committee considered Development Services Department Report, DSD-2024-343, dated July 8, 2024, recommending approval regarding the Notice of Intention to demolition the Smokehouse located on the property municipally addressed as 1478 Trussler Road.  

M. Drake, Senior Planner presented the report. G. Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals, was also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

K. Doehn was in attendance in support of the staff recommendation. 

M. Drake noted a revised Statement of Significance (SOS) was provided to the Committee on June 11, 2024, as outlined in Attachment 'C' of Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-343, and the Committee recommended that designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be pursued.

M. Drake stated the property owner raised objections to the proposed designation, noting concerns related to the condition of the smoke house. For this reason, the property owner advised they would be pursuing demolition of the smokehouse. Heritage Planning staff agreed to revise the draft SOS (Attachment C) based on discussions with the owner, information obtained onsite on June 25, 2024, and additional research. It was noted heritage planning staff committed to sharing a revised draft SOS with the owner in September 2024.

In response to questions from the Committee, M. Drake stated a visual inspection of the exterior and interior of the smoke house revealed significant building deficiencies, including but not limited to: major cracks through parging and mortar, missing bricks, step cracks and missing mortar, deteriorated/missing asphalt shingles, shifting foundation and inappropriate mortar repairs.  

It was noted the recommendation arising from this matter would be forwarded for Council's consideration on August 26, 2024.  

In response to further questions from the Committee, it was noted under the Ontario Heritage Act, Council does not have the authority to approve or refuse an owner’s Notice of Intention to Demolish. Rather, Council’s options include: 

1. Receive the Notice of Intention to Demolish, allowing the notice period to run its course, at the end of which the Building Division may issue a demolition permit. And/Or,
2. Council may issue a Notice of Intention to Designate, at which point Council would have the authority to deny demolition; however, the owner could object to Council’s decision. 

• Moved by Councillor C. Michaud

  it was resolved:

  "That, in accordance with Section 27(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Notice of Intention to Demolish received on June 28, 2024, regarding the intent to demolish the smoke house located on the property municipally addressed as 1478 Trussler Road, be received for information and that the notice period run its course, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-343"

  Carried

3.2

Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-014, 103 Lorne Crescent, Demolish Detached One Car-Garage and Construction of New Shed, DSD-2024-345

The Committee considered Development Services Department Report DSD-2024-345, dated July 15, 2024, recommending approval of a Heritage Permit Application (HPA) HPA-2024-V-014 to permit the demolition of a detached one car-garage and construction of a new shed on the property municipally addressed as 103 Lorne Crescent.

M. Drake, Senior Planner, presented the report. K. Hoekstra, Student Planner, and G. Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals, were also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

In response to questions from the Committee, M. Drake noted the application is proposed to demolish the detached one-car garage and to construct a new shed at the same location. It was noted the demolition and construction of the new shed, would not negatively impact the heritage attributes of the subject property, the Lorne Crescent streetscape, or the St. Mary’s Heritage Conservation District in the opinion of Heritage Planning staff.  

It was noted any recommendations arising from this matter would be forwarded for Council's consideration on August 26, 2024.  

• Moved by Councillor C. Michaud

  it was resolved: 

  "That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-014 be approved to permit the demolition of a detached one car-garage and construction of a new shed on the property municipally addressed as 103 Lorne Crescent, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD, 2024-345."

  Carried

3.3

Notice of Intention to Designate, 113-151 Charles Street West (Lang Site A), DSD-2024-335

The Committee considered Development Services Department Report DSD-2024-335, dated July 4, 2024, recommending a Notice of Intention to Designate 113-151 Charles Street West / 170-180 Joseph Street / 3-44 Francis Street South (Lang Site A) as being of cultural heritage value or interest, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be published.

M. Drake, Senior Planner presented the report. G. Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals, was also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

M, Drake noted an updated Statement of Significance describing the cultural heritage value or interest of 113-151 Charles Street West / 170-180 Joseph Street / 3-44 Francis Street South (Lang Site A) was brought to the Heritage Kitchener Committee on June 11, 2024. The Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of the subject properties should be confirmed by pursuing designation of the property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. 

It was noted any recommendations arising from this matter would be forwarded for Council's consideration on August 26, 2024.  

Moved by N. Pikulski

• it was resolved:

  "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 113-151 Charles Street West / 170-180 Joseph Street / 3-44 Francis Street South as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-335"

  Carried

3.4

Notice of Intention to Designate, 148 Madison Avenue South, DSD-2024-340

The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-339, dated July 4, 2024 recommending a Notice of Intention to Designate 148 Madison Avenue South as being of cultural heritage value or interest, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be published.  

M. Drake, Senior Planner presented the report. G. Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals, was also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

M. Drake noted an updated Statement of Significance describing the cultural heritage value or interest of 148 Madison Avenue South has been drafted by Heritage Planning staff, as attachment to Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-340.

It was noted any recommendations arising from this matter would be forwarded to Council for consideration on August 26, 2024.  

Moved by A. Portengen

• it was resolved:

  "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 148 Madison Avenue South as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-340."

  Carried

3.5

Notice of Intention to Designate, 171-173 Victoria Street North, DSD-2024-339

The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-339, dated July 4, 2024 recommending a Notice of Intention to Designate 171-173 Victoria Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be published.  

M. Drake, Senior Planner presented the report. G. Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals, was also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

M. Drake noted an updated Statement of Significance describing the cultural heritage value or interest of 171-173 Victoria Street North has been drafted by Heritage Planning staff, as attachment to Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-339.

It was noted any recommendations arising from this matter would be forwarded to Council for consideration on August 26, 2024.  

Moved by I. Bodendorfer

• it was resolved:

  "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 171-173 Victoria Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest, , as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-339."

  Carried

3.6

Notice of Intention to Designate, 1738 Trussler Road, DSD-2024-341

The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-341, dated July 10, 2024 recommending a Notice of Intention to Designate 1738 Trussler Road, as being of cultural heritage value or interest, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be published.  

M. Drake, Senior Planner presented the report. G. Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals, was also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

M. Drake noted an updated Statement of Significance describing the cultural heritage value or interest of 1738 Trussler Road has been drafted by Heritage Planning staff, including feedback from the property owner, as attachment to Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-341.

It was noted any recommendations arising from this matter would be forwarded to Council for consideration on August 26, 2024.  

• Moved by Councillor D. Chapman

  it was resolved:

  "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 1738 Trussler Road as being of cultural heritage value or interest, , as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-341."

  Carried

3.7

Notice of Intention to Designate, 709 King Street West, DSD-2024-330

The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-330, dated July 19, 2024 recommending a Notice of Intention to Designate 709 King Street West, as being of cultural heritage value or interest, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be published.

J. Vieira, Heritage Planner, presented the report. G. Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals, was also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

J. Vieira noted an updated Statement of Significance on the property’s cultural heritage value was considered by the Heritage Kitchener Committee on June 11, 2024. It was noted at the June 11, 2024 Heritage Kitchener meeting, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 709 King Street West be recognized and designation pursued.

It was noted any recommendation arising from this matter will be forwarded to Council for consideration on August 26, 2024.  

Moved by N. Pikulski

• it was resolved:

  "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 709 King Street West as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-330."

  Carried

3.8

Notice of Intention to Designate, 83-85 King Street West, DSD-2024-336

The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-336, dated July 2, 2024 recommending a Notice of Intention to Designate 83-85 King Street West, as being of cultural heritage value or interest, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be published.

M. Drake, Senior Planner presented Development Services Department reports, DSD-2024-336, DSD-2024-337, and DSD-2024-338 related to Notices of Intention to Designate properties municipally addressed as 85-85 King Street West, 87-91 King Street West, and 97-99 King Street West (items 3.8-3.10 on the agenda this date). It was noted these properties are close in location and possess similar design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. G. Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals was also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

It was noted each recommendation for items 3.8-3.10 on the agenda this date would be considered and voted on separately.  

It was also noted any recommendation arising from this matter would be forwarded to Council for consideration on August 26, 2024.  

Moved by A. Portengen

• it was resolved:

  "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 83-85 King Street West as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-336."

  Carried

3.9

Notice of Intention to Designate, 87-91 King Street West, DSD-2024-337

The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-337, dated July 2, 2024 recommending a Notice of Intention to Designate 87-91 King Street West, as being of cultural heritage value or interest, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be published.

M. Drake, Senior Planner presented Development Services Department reports, DSD-2024-336, DSD-2024-337, and DSD-2024-338 related to Notices of Intention to Designate properties municipally addressed as 85-85 King Street West, 87-91 King Street West, and 97-99 King Street West (items 3.8-3.10 on the agenda this date). It was noted these properties are close in location and possess similar design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. G. Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals was also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

It was noted each recommendation for items 3.8-3.10 on the agenda this date would be considered and voted on separately. 

It was also noted that any recommendations arising from this matter would be forwarded to Council for consideration on August 26, 2024.  

• Moved by Councillor C. Michaud

  it was resolved:

  "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 87-91 King Street West as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-337."

  Carried

3.10

Notice of Intention to Designate, 97-99 King Street West, DSD-2024-338

The Committee considered Development Service Department report DSD-2024-338, dated July 2, 2024 recommending a Notice of Intention to Designate 87-91 King Street West, as being a of culture heritage value or interest, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be published.

M. Drake, Senior Planner presented Development Services Department reports, DSD-2024-336, DSD-2024-337, and DSD-2024-338 related to Notices of Intention to Designate properties municipally addressed as 85-85 King Street West, 87-91 King Street West, and 97-99 King Street West (items 3.8-3.10 on the agenda this date). It was noted these properties are close in location and possess similar design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. G. Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals was also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

It was noted each recommendation for items 3.8-3.10 on the agenda this date would be considered and voted on separately. 

It was also noted that any recommendations arising from this matter would be forwarded to Council for consideration on August 26, 2024.  

Moved by N. Pikulski

• it was resolved: 

  "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 97-99 King Street West as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-338."

  Carried

3.11

Notice of Intention to Designate, 103-109 King Street West, DSD-2024-331

The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-331, dated July 19, 2024 recommending a Notice of Intention to Designate 103-109 King Street West, as being of cultural heritage value or interest, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be published.

J. Vieira, Heritage Planner, presented the report. G. Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals, was also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

J. Vieira noted an updated Statement of Significance on the property’s cultural heritage value was considered by the Heritage Kitchener Committee on June 11, 2024. It was noted at the June 11, 2024 Heritage Kitchener meeting, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest of 103-109 King Street West be recognized and designation pursued.

It was noted that any recommendations arising from this matter would be forwarded to Council for consideration on August 26, 2024.  

Moved by A. Portengen

• it was resolved:

  "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 103-109 King Street West as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-331."

  Carried

3.12

Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-015, 99 College Street, Construct a Rear-Yard Addition, DSD-2024-324, 

The Committee considered Development Services Department Report DSD-2024-324, dated July 22, 2024, recommending a refusal of a Heritage Permit Application (HPA) HPA-2024-V-015 to construct a rear-yard addition on the property municipally addressed as 99 College Street.

D. Choudhry, Heritage Planner, presented the report. G. Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals, was also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

D. Choudhry noted the proposed addition outlined in Heritage Permit Application, HPA-2024-V-015, does not meet the policies related to new additions to existing buildings , outlined in the Civic Centre Neighborhood Heritage Conservation District Plan. It was noted approval of the subject HPA would have a negative impact on the integrity of the Civic Centre Neighborhood Heritage Conservation District.

S. Burrows, Facet Design Studio, addressed the Committee in opposition to the staff recommendation, noting the construction of the rear yard addition would create additional housing units, increase fire safety and would not have negative impacts on the integrity of the Civic Centre Neighborhood Conservation District.

In response to questions from the Committee, S. Burrows stated the existing chimney is not proposed to be demolished.  

In response to questions from the Committee, D. Choudhry noted the proposed addition and material of dark grey aluminum siding is incompatible with the original structure.  

In response to further questions, D. Choudhry stated despite the addition being proposed to be located at the rear of the property, it will have a negative visual impact on the existing home and street, and will be highly visible  due to the size, colour and design. It was noted the design of the roof is incompatible with the existing building and due to its size and scale, the addition would most likely dominate the original building. 

The Committee voted in opposition to the staff report, recommending refusal of the construction of a rear-yard addition on the property municipally addressed as 99 College Street. It was noted a vote in opposition to the staff recommended refusal, would be recorded as a vote in favour of Heritage Permit Application, HPA-2024-V-015.

It was noted any recommendations arising from this matter would be forwarded to Council for consideration on August 26, 2024.  

Moved by D. Rosskopf

• it was resolved:

  "That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-015 be approved to construct a rear-yard addition on the property municipally addressed as 99 College Street, in accordance with the supporting information submitted with this application, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-324."

  Carried

3.13

Proposed Update to the Heritage Grant Program 2024, DSD-2024-332

The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-332, dated July 10, 2024 recommending that staff be directed to finalize changes to the Designated Heritage Grant Program and associated guidelines with Kitchener City Council as part of the 2025 Budget.

J. Vieira, Heritage Planner presented the report, noting staff are seeking input to update the City’s Designated Heritage Grant Program (DHG Program) and to implement new administration and operation guidelines as outlined in the draft Program Guidelines for the Designated Heritage Property Grant, attached as Appendix B of Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-332.

J. Vieira stated the recommended changes are as follows:

1. The existing maximum grant value which can be awarded to a successful applicant is proposed to be increased from $3000 to $5000 per property per year, subject to the availability of funding.
2. An increase to the annual capital budget allocation per year from $30k to $90k to fund increased grants and introduce a new two-tiered system, which would permit two $15k grants per year for Special Projects. 

Staff provided an online survey to the Committee to receive input and feedback on the proposed recommendations.  

It was noted any recommendations arising from this matter would be forwarded to Council for consideration on August 26, 2024. 

Moved by A. Portengen

• it was resolved:

  "That staff be directed to finalize the draft revised Designated Heritage Grant Program and associated guidelines, attached as Appendix B to Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-332; and

  That staff be directed to finalize changes to the Designated Heritage Grant Program and associated guidelines with Kitchener City Council as part of the 2025 Budget."

  Carried

3.14

Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review - August 2024 Update, DSD 2024-333

The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-333, dated July 22, 2024 recommending cultural heritage value or interest be recognized, and designation be pursed for the following properties: 83 Benton Street, 107 Courtland Avenue East, 621 King Street West, 47 Onward Avenue, 33 Queen Street South, 44-54 Queen Street South, 148 Margaret Avenue, 100 Margaret Avenue, 104-106 Margaret Avenue, and 112 Margaret Avenue.

M. Drake, Senior Heritage Planner, presented the report, outlining the design/physical, historical/associative and contextual values of the properties that meet the criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 (amended through Ontario Regulation 569/22). G. Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals, was also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

It was noted the recommendation arising from this matter would be processed under Delegated Approval Authority if the recommendation receives unanimous consent from the Committee. 

Moved by A. Portengen

• it was resolved: 

  "The pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the cultural heritage value or interest be recognized, and designation be pursued for the following properties, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-333:

  • • 83 Benton Street
    • 107 Courtland Avenue East
    • 621 King Street West
    • 47 Onward Avenue
    • 33 Queen Street South
    • 44-54 Queen Street South
    • 148 Margaret Avenue
    • 100 Margaret Avenue
    • 104-106 Margaret Avenue
    • 112 Margaret Avenue"
  Carried

4.

Information Items

4.1

Heritage Permit Application Tracking Sheet

5.

Adjournment

On motion, this meeting adjourned at approximately 6:36 p.m.

Mariah Blake 
Committee Coordinator