Heritage Kitchener

Committee Minutes

Tuesday, April 04, 2023 at 4:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

City of Kitchener

200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7

Present:

• Councillor D. Chapman
• Councillor C. Michaud
• D. Vongphakdy, Member
• P. Ciuciura, Member
• S. Eckel-Braun, Member
• D. Rosskopf, Member
• B. Casey, Member
• N. Pikulski, Member
• A. Portengen, Member

Staff:

• G. Stevenson, Manager, Development Review
• E. Schneider, Senior Planner
• J. Vieira, Heritage Planner
• M. Blake, Committee Administrator

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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

There were no conflicts declared.

3.

Discussion Items

3.1

Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-V-002, 17 Ahrens Street West, Demolition and Reconstruction of Porch, Replacement of Front Door and Two Windows, DSD-2023-134

The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2023-134, dated March 14, 2023, recommending approval of Heritage Permit Application (HPA) HPA-2023-V-002 to permit the demolition and reconstruction of the front porch as well as the replacement of the front door and two main-floor front windows for the property municipally addressed as 17 Ahrens Street West.

J. Vieira presented an overview of the staff report, noting the proposed work will not negatively impact the cultural heritage value or interest of the property or the surrounding area. G. Stevenson, Interim Director of Planning was also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee. 

A. Joncas, property owner was in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee as well. 

On motion by D. Vongphakdy

• it was resolved:

  "That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-V-002 to permit the demolition and reconstruction of the front porch as well as the replacement of the front door and two main-floor front windows for the property municipally addressed as 17 Ahrens Street West, be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-134, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application and subject to the following conditions:

  1. 1. That a material sample board be submitted to Heritage Planning staff for review prior to the issuance of a building permit; and,
     2. That final building permit drawings be reviewed, and heritage clearance provided by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of a building permit."
  Carried unanimously

3.2

Notice of Intention to Designate 369 Frederick Street Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2023-116

The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2023-116, dated March 8, 2023 recommending Notice of Intention to Designate 369 Frederick Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. 

J. Vieira, Heritage Planner presented an overview of the staff report. G. Stevenson and E. Schneider, Senior Planner were also in attendance.

In response to questions from the Committee, Staff noted the Notice of Intention to designate was implemented as a condition of approval for the site plan application. 

In response to further questions, E. Schneider stated the corresponding site plan application has been conditionally approved. E. Schneider noted the application proposes a four-storey addition located adjacent to the existing building, to provide long term care homes.

It was noted any recommendation arising from this matter would be considered at Council on April 17, 2023. 

• On motion 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 369 Frederick Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-116."

  Carried

3.3

Status Updates - Heritage Best Practices Update and 2023 Priorities, Heritage Impact Assessment Follow-ups

J. Vieira requested updates from the Committee regarding the progress of their property assessments. Staff collected each Committee members evaluation packages for review.

The Committee provided feedback to Staff regarding the assessment process outlined in the Work Plan, suggesting a change in format of the evaluation forms required to be completed.

In response to questions from the Committee, J. Vieira noted additional properties will be circulated to members of the Committee for their assessment in June.

4.

Information Items

4.1

Memo: Kitchener Great Places Awards 2023, DSD-2023-142

4.2

Heritage Permit Application Tracking Sheet

5.

Adjournment

On motion, this meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.

Mariah Blake
Committee Administrator