Confirmation of minutes
ratification des procÈs-verbaL
Minutes 22 of
the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee meeting of 9 June 2005
were confirmed as amended to correct the following typographical error:
·
Item 3, “Moved by V. Sahni.”
PRESENTATION
PRÉSENTATION
1. RELOCATION OF THE MARCH HOUSE – PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION
DÉMÉNAGEMENT DE LA MAISON MARCH – PRÉSENTATION ET DISCUSSION
Councillor
Peggy Feltmate, accompanied by Les Nalezinski, Program Manager,
Real Estate Services discussed the possible relocation of the March House, a
property designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The Councillor noted that the original plan
was to move the building across the street adjacent to the Old Town Hall. However, due to a land swap between the City
and Minto, involving lands adjacent to the Town Hall and Trillium Woods, there
is no longer enough land to accommodate this plan. Subsequent to discussion with members of the community and staff,
a resident has offered to locate the building on an alternative site, about two
kilometres away and to pay for the necessary rehabilitation work, including a
new foundation, roofing, stone re-pointing and installation of services.
Sally
Coutts, Heritage Planner and Stuart Lazear, Coordinator Heritage Planning
responded to questions pertaining to the provisions and requirements of the Ontario
Heritage Act. Staff and the
Councillor responded to questions and discussion from members pertaining to the
Act, relevant Official Plan policies, future use of the building, and the
possibility of implementing an easement or legal agreement to ensure the
protection of the building if it is moved.
David
Flemming, President, Heritage Ottawa noted that this
building was the first to be designated by the new City of Ottawa, post
amalgamation. He expressed
disappointment that the relocation of the building was not considered when the
land swap was negotiated. Mr. Flemming
reiterated pertinent Official Plan policies and urged the City not to create a
precedent for developers.
Moved by
A. Keith:
Whereas the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC)
will review the relocation of the March House when a proposal is submitted
indicating the suggested new location and usage of the building;
Therefore be it resolved that the Local Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committee recommend that:
·
The formal proposal for disposal and
application for de-designation under the Ontario Heritage Act be dealt
with concurrently by LACAC, Standing Committee and Council; and,
·
The proposal address the means by
way of an easement or a legal agreement to ensure the protection of the
building and its cultural heritage character.
CARRIED
Action: Chair
Baltz will forward the motion to the Councillor and staff.
2. HISTORIC OTTAWA DEVELOPMENT INC. – Presentation and discussion on LACAC's Involvement
HISTORIC OTTAWA
DEVELOPMENT INC. – prÉsentation et discussion sur la Participation
du CCCAL
Mark
Brandt, President, accompanied by Guy Legault, Vice-President discussed
the history, role, mandate and funding of Heritage Ottawa Development Inc.
(HODI). A fact sheet on the
organisation was distributed and is on file with the Committee Coordinator. Discussion also occurred on past and future
projects.
Action: P. Stumes
and M. Nesdoly will continue to serve as LACAC’s representatives on the Board
of Directors of HODI. Members will
provide feedback to the liaisons for transmission to HODI.
ACTION
ITEMS
EXÉCUTION
3. APPLICATION FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE BYWARD
MARKET HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT AT 90 GEORGE/135 RIDEAU STREET – AMENDMENT TO PREVIOUS APPROVAL of march 9,
2005
DEMANDE DE CONSTRUCTION D'UNE STRUCTURE AU 90,
RUE GEORGE / 135, RUE RIDEAU, DANS LE DISTRICT DE CONSERVATION DU
PATRIMOINE DU MARCHÉ BY – MODIFICATION DE L'APPROBATION DONNÉE
ANTÉRIEUREMENT LE 9 MARS 2005
Stuart
Lazear, Coordinator Heritage Planning provided an overview of the departmental
report, including a review of the following: past proposals, heritage overlay
provision, as well as drawings and elevations of the new design.
Olivier
Legault, architect, accompanied by Terry Guilbault, Canril Corporation
reviewed the new design and the proposed materials. They responded to questions and comments from members pertaining
to vehicular access, animation on Murray Street, natural light, and signage.
The
following correspondence was distributed and is on file with the Committee
Coordinator:
·
Email from Meg McCallum, By Ward Market BIA, dated
June 22, 2005,
·
Memo from David Flemming, President of Heritage
Ottawa, dated June 6, 2005.
Moved by
S. Whamond:
That the Local Architectural
Conservation Advisory Committee recommend that Planning and Environment
Committee recommend that Council approve the application for new construction
in the By Ward Market Heritage Conservation District at
90 George Street/135 Rideau Street in accordance with the plans filed
by Béïque, Legault, Thuot Architects on June 7, 2005 included as Documents 2-5.
This design will amend the previous approval by Ottawa City Council of March 9,
2005.
CARRIED
4. DESIGNATION OF ÉCOLE DU SACRÉ COeuR, 19
MELROSE avenue UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT
DÉSIGNATION DE L’ÉCOLE DU SACRÉ-cœur, SITUÉE AU 19, AVENUE MELROSE,
AUX TERMES DE LA PARTIE IV DE LA LOI SUR LE PATRIMOINE DE L’ONTARIO
Vice-Chair
Warren chaired the meeting during consideration of this item, as J. Baltz chose
to take part in debate.
Sally
Coutts, Heritage Planner, provided an overview of the departmental report and
the Statement of Reason. She noted that
the City of Ottawa pursued designation following a formal request by the
Hintonburg Community Association. Ms.
Coutts explained that the Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board undertook an
independent heritage assessment and in a letter indicated that it could not
refute the validity of pursuing designation of the former school.
Paulette
Dozois, Hintonburg Community Association endorsed the
departmental report and discussed the importance of the building as it relates
to the Franco Ontarian population and the community as a whole.
Yves
Moreno, President, St. François d’Assise School Council also
supported the designation and discussed the school as it relates to the parish,
adjacent school, and francophone community.
Mr. Moreno also submitted a letter, which is on file with the Committee
Coordinator.
Ginette
Robert, Anti Poverty Project discussed alternative uses for the building
and its current condition.
Moved by
A. Keith:
That
the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee recommend that Planning
and Environment Committee recommend Council approve the designation of the former
École du Sacré Coeur, 19 Melrose Avenue, Ottawa, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
CARRIED
INFORMATION
ITEM
INFORMATION
5. UPDATES FROM
SUB-COMMITTEES, WORKING GROUPS AND LIAISONS
MISE À JOUR DES SOUS-COMITÉS, GROUPES DE TRAVAIL ET LIAISONS
Moved by
A. Keith:
That the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee approve the
information report on recent changes to the Ontario Heritage Act.
CARRIED
Action: Chair Baltz and the Committee Coordinator will
forward the report to Planning and Environment Committee and Council for
information.
INQUIRIES
DEMANDES DE RENSEIGNEMENTS
In response to a query by M. McGregor, Stuart
Lazear, Coordinator Heritage Planning noted that heritage streams cannot be
designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, but other programs exist with
non-governmental organisations and at the federal level.
OTHER BUSINESS
AUTRES QUESTIONS
The following items were discussed:
the new Ontario Heritage Act, Creative Spaces and Places
Conference and problems with technical equipment used in the meeting room.
Action 1: At the request of members, the Committee
Coordinator will forward hardcopies to members of the new Ontario Heritage
Act and a link to the Ministry of Culture website.
Action 2: Chair Baltz will approach the
appropriate staff with respect to faulty technical equipment in the meeting
room.
LEVÉE DE SÉANCE
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Original signed by Original
signed by
Robbie
Tremblay Jay Baltz
Committee
Coordinator Chair
