Heritage Kitchener

Committee Minutes

Tuesday, June 06, 2023 at 4:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

City of Kitchener

200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7

Present:

• Councillor C. Michaud
• I. Bodendorfer, Member
• J. Haalboom, Member
• P. Ciuciura, Member
• R. Schwarz, Member
• S. Eckel-Braun, Member
• D. Rosskopf, Member
• A. Portengen, Member

Staff:

• G. Stevenson, Manager, Development Review
• D. Choudhry, Heritage 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 4:06 p.m.

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

None.

3.

Discussion Items

3.1

Notice of Intention to Designate 97 Victoria Street North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2023-223

The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2023-223, dated May 8, 2023 regarding the Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally addressed as 97 Victoria Street North, as being of cultural heritage value or interest.

D. Choudhry, Heritage Planner presented the staff report. G. Stevenson, Interim Director of Planning was also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

D. Choudhry was in contact with the property owner, and confirmed they have expressed support with designating the subject property.

It was noted any recommendation arising from this matter would be considered at Council on June 26, 2023.

On motion 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 97 Victoria Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-223."

  Carried

3.2

Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-IV-008 - 97 Victoria Street North - Proposed Third-Storey Addition and Existing Building Alterations, DSD-2023-222

The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2023-222, dated May 9, 2023 recommending approval of Heritage Permit Application (HPA) HPA-2023-IV-008 to permit building alterations, a third storey addition and a one-storey rear addition to the subject property municipally addressed as 97 Victoria Street North, pursuant to Section 30 (2) and Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

D. Choudhry presented an overview of the Heritage Permit Application. G. Stevenson was also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

C. Uchiyama, LHC Heritage provided a brief presentation regarding the proposed development, noting the property's design and physical, historical and associative and contextual value.

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

On motion by A. Portengen

• it was resolved:

  "That pursuant to Section 30 (2) and Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-IV-008 be approved to permit building alterations, a third storey addition and a one-storey rear addition to the subject property municipally addressed as 97 Victoria Street North, subject to the following conditions:

  1. 1. That the final building permit be reviewed and heritage clearance provided by Heritage Planning Staff prior to the issuance of a building permit.
     2. That the proposed window replacements for original front facade windows of the existing building be approved by Heritage Planning staff prior to installation."
  Carried unanimously

3.3

Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-IV-007 - 369 Frederick Street - Proposed Alterations and Addition to the A.R. Goudie Eventide Home, DSD-2023-221 

The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2023-221, dated May 8, 2023 recommending approval of Heritage Permit Application (HPA) HPA-2023-IV-007 to permit the alterations of and a four-storey addition to the property municipally addressed as 369 Frederick Street, pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

D. Choudhry presented an overview of the staff report, noting the designating by-law for the Notice of Intention to Designate for this property, will proceed to the Council on June 26, 2023. G. Stevenson was also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

T. Swift, SRM Architects and Urban Designers was in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

Questions were raised by the Committee regarding the potential for existing residents to be displaced as a result of the proposed development. T. Swift stated the building is undergoing phased construction, allowing current tenants to continue living in the building while construction occurs.

Concerns were brought forward regarding the utilization of space within the site plan layout and the consistency in the architectural design of the designated building in comparison to the retirement home on property.

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

It was noted based on the results of the vote, this matter would be forwarded to Council for consideration on June 26, 2023.

On motion by Councillor C. Michaud

• it was resolved:

  "That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-IV-007 be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2023-221, to permit the alterations of and a four-storey addition to the property municipally addressed as 369 Frederick Street, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application and subject to the following condition:

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

         

  Carried

3.4

Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-IV-009 - 883 Doon Village Road - Demolition of Rear Addition, Alteration to Rear Window and Door, and Construction of New Addition, DSD-2023-245

The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2023-245, dated May 12, 2023 recommending approval of Heritage Permit Application (HPA) HPA-2023-IV-009 to permit the demolition of an existing, one-storey, rear yard addition; the alteration to one door and one window on the rear façade; and, the construction of a one-storey, rear yard addition for the subject property municipally addressed as 883 Doon Village Road, pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

J. Vieira, Heritage Planner presented the staff report. G. Stevenson was also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

B. Hanson addressed the Committee in support of the staff recommendation and was in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

In response to questions from the Committee, J. Vieira stated the visual buffer refers to additional landscaping, vegetation and shrubbery in the nearside yard.

Questions were raised regarding the materials and number of glass panes proposed for the development’s windows. B. Hanson noted vinyl windows will likely be used, due to price and durability.

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

On motion by Councillor C. Michaud

• it was resolved:

  "That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-IV-009 requesting permission for:

  1. 1. The demolition of an existing, one-storey, rear yard addition;
     2. The alteration to one door and one window on the rear façade; and
     3. The construction of a one-storey, rear yard addition;

         

  on the property municipally addressed as 883 Doon Village Road, BE APPROVED in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application and subject to the following conditions:

  1. 1. That the vegetation in the front yard be maintained or new vegetation introduced as a visual buffer where feasible;
     2. That prior to the issuance of the heritage permit, the Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3 and Stage 4 archaeological assessments, if required, be submitted to the satisfaction of Heritage Planning staff; and
     3. 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

3.5

Draft Heritage Impact Assessment - 137 and 149 Queen Street South, DSD-2023-224

The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2023-224, dated May 8, 2023 regarding a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) for the properties municipally addressed as 137 Queen Street South and 149 Queen Street South located within the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District (VPAHCD) and are designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. 

D. Choudhry provided an overview of the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), noting staff are seeking feedback on the HIA. G. Stevenson was also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

M. Bolen, Edge Architects and P. Maxwell, Maxwell Building Company provided a brief presentation, and were in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

In response to questions, P. Maxwell provided additional information regarding the building materials and architectural design.

Councillor C. Michaud commended the developer for their work on similar projects, and stated the Committee looks forward to seeing how the timber material is incorporated in the proposed development.

3.6

Recess and Reconvene

The Heritage Kitchener Committee recessed at 5:20 p.m. and reconvened at 5:35 p.m.

3.7

2023 Mike and Pat Wagner Award Nominations Summary, DSD-2023-248 and ADDENDUM REPORT DSD-2023-275

The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2023-248, dated May 18, 2023 recommending the Heritage Kitchener Committee receive the 2023 Mike and Pat Wagner Award nomination summary, and vote for up to four award winners.

J Vieira provided a brief overview of the properties nominated for the 2023 Kitchener Great Places Award. J. Vieira noted the addendum Development Services Department report DSD-2023-275, which included an additional nomination for the Committee's consideration for the 2023 Mike and Pat Wagner Awards, specifically the property municipally addressed as 1 Queen Street North.

A. Portengen put forward a motion, based on the results of the ballot vote, that the 2023 Kitchener Great Places - Mike and Pat Wagner award be given to 87 Scott Street, 48 Ontario Street North, 1 Queen Street North and 883 Doon Village Road.

On motion by A. Portengen

• it was resolved:

  "That the 2023 Kitchener Great Places - Mike and Pat Wagner Heritage awards, as outlined in Development Services Department reports DSD-2023-248 and Addendum Report DSD-2023-275, be awarded as follows:

  In the category of Preservation / Restoration:

  • • • • • 87 Scott Street; and,
          • 48 Ontario Street North;, and further,

  In the category of Resources Rehabilitation / Adaptive Reuse:

  • • • • • 1 Queen Street North; and, 
          • 883 Doon Village Road."
  Carried

3.8

Bill 23 - City of Kitchener's Municipal Heritage Register Review, DSD-2023-225

The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2023-225, dated May 18, 2023 recommending the cultural heritage value or interest be recognized, and designation be pursued for several properties in Downtown Kitchener, pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

D. Choudhry and J. Vieira provided an outline of the properties recommended to be recognized for cultural heritage value or interest. G. Stevenson was 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.

In response to questions from the Committee, J. Vieira stated the designation evaluation process has been updated to include nine different criteria. J. Vieira noted that to designate a property, it must meet a minimum of two of the nine criteria provided.

On motion by Councillor C. Michaud

• it was resolved:

  "That 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-2023-225:

  • • 24 Courtland Avenue East;
    • 26 Courtland Avenue East;
    • 2-22 Duke Street East;
    • 70 Francis Street North;
    • 54-68 King Street West;
    • 144-150 King Street West;
    • 58 Queen Street South; and,
    • 73 Young Street."

       

       

  Carried unanimously

4.

Information Items

4.1

Heritage Permit Application Tracking Sheet

5.

Adjournment

On motion, this meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.

Mariah Blake
Committee Administrator