Heritage Kitchener

Committee Minutes

Tuesday, August 05, 2025 at 4:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Conestoga Room

City of Kitchener

200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 407

Present:

• J. Haalboom, Chair
• N. Pikulski, Vice Chair
• Councillor D. Chapman, Member
• Councillor C. Michaud, Member
• P. Ciuciura, Member
• L. Wilson, Member
• M. Milosz, Member

Staff:

• G. Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals
• J. Vieira, 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

2.1

Councillor D. Chapman, Member - Status Updates - Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review, DSD-2025-317

Councillor D. Chapman declared a conflict with regards to item 4.7. Status Updates - Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review, DSD-2025-317, on the agenda this date, related to 99 Strange Street, due to property within the vicinity, and did not participate in any voting or discussion on the matter.

3.

Discussion Items

3.1

Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-V-014 - 59 Park Street, DSD-2025-305

The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2025-305, dated June 16, 2025, recommending that pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-V-014 to permit the demolition of an attached garage and detached shed at the property municipally addressed as 59 Park Street be approved, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with this application and subject to conditions.

J. Vieira, Heritage Planner, provided an overview of the report. S. Bassanese, Manager, Site Plan and G. Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals, were also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

N. Addison was in attendance in support of the application, and to respond to questions from the Committee. 

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

Moved by L. Wilson

• it was resolved:

  THAT pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-V-014 be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-305, to permit the demolition of an attached garage and detached shed at the property municipally addressed as 59 Park Street, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with this application and subject to the following condition:

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

         

  Carried unanimously

3.2

Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-015 and HPA-2025-016 - 11 Roy Street and 68 Queen Street North, DSD-2025-324

The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2025-324, dated June 30, 2025, recommending that pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act Permit Application HPA-2025-V-015 to permit the demolition of the single-detached building located on the property municipally addressed as 11 Roy Street be refused; and further that pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-V-016 to permit the demolition of the single-detached building located on the property municipally addressed as 68 Queen Street North be refused.

J. Vieira, Heritage Planner, provided an overview of the report. S. Bassanese, Manager, Site Plan and G. Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals, were also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.

D. Currie, MHBC Planning, S. Burroughs and B. Fewster were in attendance in support of the application, and to respond to questions from the Committee.

In response to questions from the Committee, B. Fewster confirmed that the properties are proposed for demolition to facilitate the construction of affordable housing for adults living with disabilities. B. Fewster further advised that it would not be feasible to retain the heritage features or the front façade due to financial constraints.

J. Hight was in attendance in opposition to the staff recommendation, stating that demolition of the two single-detached buildings would provide the property owners with the opportunity to construct accessible and affordable units.

D. Kuel was in attendance in support of the staff recommendation, stating that permitting the demolition would result in the irrevocable loss of designated heritage properties and would not be consistent with provincial or municipal legislative frameworks.

It was noted the recommendation arising from this matter would be forwarded for Council's consideration on August 25, 2025. 

Moved by P. Ciuciura

• it was resolved:

  "THAT pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-V-015, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-324, to permit the demolition of the single-detached building located on the property municipally addressed as 11 Roy Street and 68 Queen Street North be refused; and further,

  THAT pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-V-016 to permit the demolition of the single-detached building located on the property municipally addressed as 68 Queen Street North be refused."

  Carried

3.3

Notice of Intention to Designate 14 Irvin Street Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2025-279

The Committee considered Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-279, dated June 9, 2025, recommending 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 14 Irvin Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest. 

J. Vieira, Heritage Planner, provided an overview of the report. S. Bassanese, Manager, Site Plan and G. Stevenson, Director of 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 August 25, 2025. 

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 14 Irvin Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-284."

  Carried

3.4

Notice of Intention to Designate 18 Irvin Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2025-284

The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2025-284, dated June 3, 2025, recommending that pursuant to Section 29 of the Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally addressed as 19 Irvin Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest. 

J. Vieira, Heritage Planner, provided an overview of the report. S. Bassanese, Manager, Site Plan and G. Stevenson, Director of 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 August 25, 2025. 

Moved by M. Milosz

• 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 18 Irvin Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-284."

  Carried

3.5

Notice of Intention to Designate 2219 Ottawa Street South & 808 Bleams Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2025-243

The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2025-243, dated May 13, 2024, recommending that pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate property described as Part 1 of Lot 129 German Company Tract within a draft Reference Plan, and currently municipally addressed as 2219 Ottawa Street South/808 Bleams Road as being of cultural heritage value or interest.

J. Vieira, Heritage Planner, provided an overview of the report. S. Bassanese, Manager, Site Plan and G. Stevenson, Director of 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 August 25, 2025. 

Moved by P. Ciuciura

• 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 property described as Part 1 of Lot 129 German Company Tract within a submitted draft Reference Plan, and currently municipally addressed as 2219 Ottawa Street South / 808 Bleams Road as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-243."

  Carried

3.6

Notice of Intention to Designate 35 Roos Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, DSD-2025-302

The Committee considered Development Services Department, report DSD-2025-302, dated July 3, 2025, recommending 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 35 Roos Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest.

D. Choudhry, Heritage Planner, provided an overview of the report. S. Bassanese, Manager, Site Plan and G. Stevenson, Director of 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 August 25, 2025. 

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 35 Roos Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-302."

  Carried

3.7

Status Updates - Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review, DSD-2025-317

• Councillor D. Chapman, Member declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor D. Chapman declared a conflict with regards to item 4.7. Status Updates - Bill 23 Municipal Heritage Register Review, DSD-2025-317, on the agenda this date, related to 99 Strange Street, due to property within the vicinity, and did not participate in any voting or discussion on the matter.)

The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2025-317, dated July 10, 2025, recommending 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: 99 Strange Street; and 40 Bridge Street West.

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

It was requested that the subject properties, 40 Bridge Street West and 99 Strange Street, be voted on separately due to a declared conflict of interest regarding 99 Strange Street.

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

Moved by M. Milosz

• 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-2025-317:

  • • 40 Bridge Street West"

       

       

  Carried unanimously
• Moved by M. Milosz

  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-2025-317:

  • • 99 Strange Street"
  Carried unanimously

3.8

Waive Notice

It was requested to waive notice to add an additional urgent matter to the Heritage Kitchener Committee agenda this date, related to the Heritage Permit Application, HPA-2025-V-017, for the property municipally addressed as 57 Jubilee Drive, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-333.

To approve the additional item 2/3 of the Whole of the Committee is required. 

Moved by M. Milosz

• it was resolved: 

  "That pursuant to Section 25.4.4 (f) of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code requirement for Notice of Motion be waived to add an additional item to the Heritage Kitchener Committee agenda this date, related to Heritage Permit Application, HPA-2025-V-017, 57 Jubilee Drive, DSD-2025-333."

  Carried

3.9

Heritage Permit Application, HPA-2025-V-017, 57 Jubilee Drive, DSD-2025-333

The Committee considered Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-333, dated July 28, 2025, recommending that pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application, HPA-2025-V-017, be approved to permit a rear addition on the property municipally addressed as 57 Jubilee Drive, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application and following the condition outlined. 

M. Bolen was in attendance in support of the application, and to respond to questions of the Committee. 

In response to questions from the Committee, M. Bolen noted the Heritage Permit Application is seeking permission for a rear addition on the subject property. M. Bolen confirmed the proposed addition is subordinate to the main building in size and is primarily being proposed to create additional kitchen operating space during the summer months. 

It was noted the recommendation arising from this matter would be forwarded for Council's consideration at the Special Council Meeting on August 11, 2025. 

Moved by L. Wilson

• That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-V-017 be approved to permit a rear addition on the property municipally addressed as 57 Jubilee Drive in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application and subject to the following conditions, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-333:

  1. 1. That the final building permit be reviewed and approved by the City’s Heritage Planner prior to the issuance of a building permit in accordance with the final approved site plan.
  Carried

4.

Information Items

4.1

Heritage Permit Application Tracking Sheet

5.

Adjournment

On motion, this meeting adjourned at approximately 6:47 p.m.

Mariah Blake
Committee Coordinator