Heritage Kitchener

Committee Minutes

Tuesday, October 01, 2024 at 4:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

City of Kitchener

200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7

Present:

• J. Haalboom, Chair
• P. Ciuciura, Member
• Councillor D. Chapman, Member
• Councillor C. Michaud, Member
• D. Vongphakdy, Member
• I. Bodendorfer, Member
• N. Pikulski, Member
• A. Portengen, Member

Staff:

• G. Stevenson, Manager, Development Review
• S. Bassanese, Manager, Site Plan
• S. Vrentzos, Manager, Enforcement
• M. Drake, Senior Heritage Planner
• D. Choudhry, Heritage Planner
• M. Blake, Committee Coordinator

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1.

Commencement

The Heritage Kitchener Committee held a meeting this date commencing at 4:00 p.m.

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

None.

3.

Discussion Items

3.1

Draft Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), 169-183 Victoria Street South and 59 Park Street, DSD-2024-407

The Committee considered Development Service Department report, DSD-2024-407, dated September 9, 2024, regarding a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) for the property municipally addressed as 169-183 Victoria Street South and 59 Park Street.

D. Choudhry, Heritage Planner presented the report. S. Bassanese, Manager, Site Plan and G. Stevenson, Director, Development and Housing Approvals were also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

N. Addison was in attendance in support of the proposed development.

The Committee noted the significance of streetlight colour temperature, fence material and the ability of the ground floor units to have street access, in maintaining the character of the surrounding area.

The Committee also discussed the proposed 8-story height, and noted concerns for potential visual impacts to the existing view scape and surrounding area.

3.2

Heritage Permit Application, HPA-2024-IV-023, 153 Courtland Avenue East, Demolition of all Buildings, DSD-2024-429

The Committee considered Development Service Department report, DSD-2024-429, dated September 11, 2024, recommending approval of the Heritage Permit Application (HPA) HPA-2024-IV-023 to permit the demolition of all buildings at the property municipally addressed as 153 Courtland Avenue East.

M. Drake, Senior Heritage Planner presented the report. S. Bassanese, Manager, Site Plane, G. Stevenson, Director, Development and Housing Approvals, and S. Vrentzos, Manager, Enforcement, were also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

In response to questions regarding the declining condition of the property, S. Vrentzos confirmed two Orders to Comply had previously been issued for exterior repairs.

In response to further questions, G. Stevenson noted Heritage Planning and Enforcement Staff have begun taking an inventory of vacant buildings in heritage districts and designated properties, in efforts to better preserve existing heritage properties. G. Stevenson also confirmed, if demolished, the property will remain vacant at this time.

It was noted the recommendation arising from this matter would be forwarded for Council's consideration on October 21, 2024.

Moved by D. Vongphakdy

• it was resolved: 

  "That pursuant to Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-023 be approved to permit the demolition of the single detached dwelling at the property municipally addressed as 153 Courtland Avenue East, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-429; and further,

  That pursuant to Section 31 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to publish a Notice of Intention to Repeal By-law 85-190 registered on December 3, 1985 as instrument number 833418 being a by-law to designate the property municipally addressed as 153 Courtland Avenue East."

  Carried

3.3

Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-IV-018, 1385 Bleams Road, Construction of a 3-Storey Stacked Townhouse Complex with 8 Units, DSD-2024-382

The Committee considered Development Service Department report DSD-2024-382, dated September 3, 2024. recommending approval of the Heritage Permit Application (HPA) HPA-2024-IV-018 to permit the construction of a 3-storey stacked townhouse complex with 8 unit at the property municipally addressed as 1385 Bleams Road.  

D. Choudhry, Heritage Planner presented the report. S. Bassanese, Manager, Site Plan and G. Stevenson, Director, Development and Housing Approvals were also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

I. Solomes was in attendance in support of the application.

It was noted the recommendation arising from this matter would be forwarded for Council's consideration on October 21, 2024.

Moved by N. Pikulski

• it was resolved: 

  "That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application, HPA-2024-IV-018 be approved to permit the construction of a 3-storey stacked townhome complex with 8 units at the property municipally addressed as 1385 Bleams Road, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-382, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with this application, and subject to the following conditions:

  1. 1. That the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum be approved by the Director of Development and Housing Approvals prior to the issuance of the heritage permit;

         

     2. That the updated Conservation Plan, including the vibration monitoring report, be approved by the Director of Development and Housing Approvals prior to the issuance of the heritage permit;

         

     3. That the building elevations be submitted for review to the satisfaction of the City’s Heritage Planner prior to the issuance of the heritage permit; and

         

     4. That the final building permit be reviewed, and heritage clearance be provided by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of the building permit."

         

  Carried

3.4

Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-020 , 466 Queen Street South, Installation of One New Window Opening and Two New Wood Windows, DSD-2024-418

The Committee considered Development Service Department report, DSD-2024-418, dated September 9, 2024, recommending approval of the Heritage Permit Application (HPA) HPA-2024-IV-020 to permit the installation of one new window opening and two new wood windows on the 1987 gallery addition to the rear of the Joseph Scheider Haus on the property municipally addressed as 466 Queen Street South.

M. Drake, Senior Heritage Planner, presented the report. S. Bassanese, Manager, Site Plan and G. Stevenson, Director, Development and Housing Approvals were also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

It was noted if this item receives unanimous consent from the Committee, this matter will be processed under delegated approval authority.

Moved by Councillor C. Michaud

• it was resolved: 

  "That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-V-020 be approved to permit the installation of one new window opening and two new wood windows on the 1987 gallery addition to the rear of the Joseph Schneider Haus on the property municipally addressed as 466 Queen Street South, as outlined in the Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-418, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application, subject to the following condition:

  1. 1. That the final building permit drawings be reviewed, and heritage clearance provided by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of a building permit."
  Carried unanimously

3.5

Notice of Intention to Designate, 107 Courtland Avenue East, DSD-2024-426

The Committee considered Development Service Department report DSD-2024-426, dated September 10, 2024, recommending a Notice of Intention of Designate 107 Courtland Avenue East, as being a culture heritage value or interest, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be published.

M. Drake, Senior Heritage Planner presented the report. S. Bassanese, Manager, Site Plan and G. Stevenson, Director, Development and Housing Approvals were also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

It was noted the recommendation arising from this matter would be forwarded for Council's consideration on October 21, 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 107 Courtland Avenue East as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-426."

  Carried

3.6

Notice of Intention to Designate, 83 Benton Street, DSD-2024-425

It was noted the Development Service Department report, DSD-2024-425, dated September 10, 2024, recommending a Notice of Intention to Designate 83 Benton Street, was removed from the agenda this date, at the request of staff, to allow opportunity to further discussions with the property owner. It was noted the consideration of the Notice of Intention to Designate for the subject property would be rescheduled at a later date. 

3.7

Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review - October 2024 Update, DSD 2024-413

The Committee considered Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-413, dated September 5, 2024 recommending cultural heritage value or interest be recognized, and designation be pursed for the following properties: 80-86 Union Boulevard, 571 York Street and 160 Margaret Avenue

D. Choudhry, Heritage Planner presented the report. S. Bassanese, Manager, Site Plan and G. Stevenson, Director, Development and Housing Approvals were also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

It was noted if this item receives unanimous consent from the Committee, this matter will be processed under delegated approval authority.

Moved by I. Bodendorfer

• 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-2024-413:

  • • 80-86 Union Boulevard / 571 York Street
    • 160 Margaret Avenue"

       

  Carried unanimously

4.

Information Items

4.1

Heritage Permit Application Tracking Sheet

5.

Adjournment

On motion, this meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.

Mariah Blake 
Committee Coordinator