Confirmation of minutes
ratification des procÈs-verbaux
Minutes 35
and Confidential Minutes 3 of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee meeting of 16 September 2003 were confirmed.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
SERVICES
D’AMÉNAGEMENT
PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE APPROVALS BRANCH
DIRECTION DE L’APPROBATION DES DEMANDES D’URBANISME ET D’INFRASTRUCTURE
1. APPLICATION
TO DEMOLISH 105-107 ST. ANDREW STREET IN THE LOWERTOWN WEST HERITAGE
CONSERVATION DISTRICT AND APPLICATION FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AT 105-107 ST.
ANDREW STREET IN THE LOWERTOWN WEST HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
DEMANDE DE DÉMOLITION DU 105-107, RUE ST-ANDREWS DANS LE DISTRICT DE
CONSERVATION DU PATRIMOINE DE LA BASSE-VILLE OUEST ET DEMANDE DE CONTRUCTION
D'UN NOUVEAU BÂTIMENT AU 105-107, RUE ST-ANDREWS DANS LE DISTRICT DE
CONSERVATION DU PATRIMOINE DE LA BASSE-VILLE OUEST
ACS2003-DEV-APR-0214
That
the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee recommend Planning and
Development Committee and Council:
1.
Approve the demolition of
105-107 St. Andrew Street;
2.
Approve its replacement with a
new three storey tri-plex, according to the plans submitted on August 29, 2003,
as amended by the following:
·
The removal of three exterior
lights on the front façade excluding the light adjacent to the door;
·
The lowering of the cornice by 2
courses of brick as agreed to by the applicant.
2. DESIGNATION OF THE FORMER MARCH HOUSE
RESTAURANT, 806 MARCH ROAD, UNDAER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
DÉSIGNATION DE L’ANCIEN RESTAURANT MARCH HOUSE, SITUÉ AU 806 CHEMIN
MARCH, AUX TERMES DE LA PARTIE IV DE LA LOI SUR LE PATRIMOINE DE L’ONTARIO
ACS2003-DEV-APR-0114
Sally Coutts, Heritage Planner provided an overview of the
departmental report outlining the structure’s context, reason for designation
and City of Ottawa policies as they relate to City owned heritage
structures. She suggested that when the
building is moved, it remain within the same intersection in order to preserve
its historical context. Ms. Coutts
noted the associated costs to move the building. She responded to questions from members related to the exact
location the building will be moved to, cost for the move, current and former
uses, and ownership.
The following correspondence was received and is on file with the
Committee Coordinator:
·
M. Leboldus, March House Historical
Society,
·
D. Flemming, Heritage Ottawa, 5
October 2003.
Bob Gregory, resident of Kanata urged
the City to proceed with designation of the March House, an important meeting
place for the Community over the years as a post office, grocery store and
restaurant. He noted that the March
House is an important part of a grouping of heritage buildings in the South
March area, including the former townhall, schoolhouse, farmhouse, St. Isodore
Church and nearby log house. He
indicated the Community is worried about the future of the March House, one of
only a few remaining stone buildings in the area. He noted that the space could be used for meeting space, which is
very much needed in Kanata. Mr. Gregory
also suggested that once the building is moved, it could also be sold to
private interest. He suggested that the
budget for the road widening might include funds to move the building.
With respect to repointing the stone, Ms. Coutts suggested that such
work be done once the structure is moved.
She referenced the engineer’s report, which states that the building can
be moved in its present condition.
David Jeans, Heritage Ottawa referenced
the memorandum submitted by David Flemming, President of Heritage Ottawa
strongly supporting the designation of the March House. He reiterated that the building is of
significant heritage value in terms of its context. He suggested that LACAC should not study the financial
implications of moving the building, rather it should focus on its designation
and preservation. He reiterated
Heritage Ottawa’s position, which is that the building be protected and
adequately repaired until a proper use can be found.
Moved by
G. Shemdin:
That the Local
Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee recommend that Planning and
Development Committee and Council approve the designation of the former March
House Restaurant, 806 March Road, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act in
accordance with Statement of Reason for Designation attached as Document 4.
Heritage
Advisory Committee
Comité
consultatif sur le patrimoine
3. OTTAWA
REGISTRY OFFICE AND RIDEAU CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT
BUREAU D’ENREGISTREMENT D’OTTAWA ET RÉAMÉNAGEMENT DU CENTRE RIDEAU
The following correspondence was received and is on file with the
Committee Coordinator:
·
D. Flemming, Heritage Ottawa, 6
October 2003,
·
Heritage Advisory Committee memorandum
to the General Manager of the Rideau Centre, 6 October 2003.
Bob Gregory, Chair, Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC), noted that the goal of this presentation was to keep LACAC
informed on issues of common interest, including HAC’s lobbying efforts with
respect to the Registry Office. He
reviewed HAC’s letter to the General Manager of the Rideau Centre.
David Jeanes, Heritage Ottawa, noted the
historical and architectural importance of the Registry Office. He stated that it would be inappropriate to
move the building as suggested. He
noted that the façades should not be hidden in the expansion of the Rideau
Centre and noted successful examples of modern malls that have incorporated
heritage buildings in their design and construction.
Member G. Shemdin strongly supported the Heritage Advisory Committee
and Heritage Ottawa’s positions on this matter. She agreed that it could easily be integrated in the design of
the expanded mall. Member P. Stumes
touched on the historical significance of the Registry Office.
Moved by G. Shemdin:
That the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
recommend that in the planning of the expansion of the Rideau Centre, the
Registry Office building be conserved on its site preserving its fabric,
context and historical significance.
CARRIED
Moved by G. Shemdin:
That the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee:
1.
Receive a presentation from the
Heritage Advisory Committee on this matter; and,
2. Endorse
the Heritage Advisory Committee’s position and recommend that in the
planning of the expansion of the Rideau Centre, the Registry Office building be
conserved on its site preserving its fabric, context and historical
significance.
NEW
BUSINESS
NOUVELLES
QUESTIONS
4. OVERVIEW OF THE
PROCESS TO DESIGNATE HERITAGE PROPERTIES AND CONSERVATION DISTRICTS UNDER THE
ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT AND CREATION OF A SUB-COMMITTEE
VUE D’ENSEMBLE DU PROCESSUS DE DÉSIGNATION DES BIENS
PATRIMONIAUX ET DES DISTRICTS DE CONSERVATION DU PATRIMOINE AUX TERMES DE LA LOI
SUR LE PATRIMOINE DE L’ONTARIO ET CRÉATION D’UN SOUS-COMITÉ
Sally Coutts, Heritage Planner
provided an overview of the process to designate heritage properties under Part
IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
She indicated that a presentation on the designation of heritage
districts would be provided at a future meeting. She noted that persons interested in designation should first
write to Ned Lathrop, General Manager of Development Services. LACAC, Community members, and property owners
can request designations. All
applications to designate are first reviewed by LACAC before final approval by
Planning and Development Committee and Council. Ms. Coutts noted that a property could be designated for its
architectural, historical or contextual significance. She stated that she and Carol Ruddy are preparing a pamphlet on
designation.
In response to questions from members of committee, Ms. Coutts
indicated that the owner’s permission is not required to pursue designation and
that staff are very willing to work with the Community and LACAC members to
prepare a designation. Member È.
Wertheimer reference the federal Historic Places Initiative and possible
funding opportunities.
Moved by W. Morris:
That the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee:
1.
Receive a presentation from
staff on LACAC’s role as it relates to heritage designation under Part IV and V
of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA); and,
2.
Include in the 2004 Workplan,
the creation of a OHA Designation Sub-Committee.
MISE À JOUR DES SOUS-COMITÉS
6. COUNCIL DISPOITION - 486 HAZELDEAN ROAD
LEVÉE DE SÉANCE
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Original signed by Original
signed by
Robbie Tremblay George Obagi
Committee Coordinator Chair
