Built Heritage Committee

Minutes

Meeting #:
17
Date:
Time:
-
Location:
Champlain Room, 110 Laurier Avenue West, and by electronic participation
Present:
  • Chair: Councillor Rawlson King, 
  • Vice-Chair: Councillor Stéphanie Plante, 
  • Councillor Clarke Kelly, 
  • Councillor Jeff Leiper, 
  • Councillor Ariel Troster, 
  • and Member James Maddigan 
Absent:
  • Member Vaibhavi Dhote, 
  • Member Christine Legault, 
  • and Member Carolyn Quinn 

1.
Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public

This item has attachments. 
1.Public Notices English - Hybrid Standing Committee.pdf
2.Public Notices French - Hybrid Standing Committee.pdf

Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; notices regarding minutes; and hybrid participation details.


Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.


Except where otherwise indicated, reports requiring Council consideration will be presented to Council on September 18, 2024 in Built Heritage Committee Report 17.


The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on September 9, and the deadline to register by email to speak is 8:30 am on September 10.

2.
Declarations of Interest

 

No Declarations of Interest were filed.

3.
Confirmation of Minutes

 

4.
Referral

 

4.1
Designation of 50 Carruthers Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - Designation of 50 Carruthers Avenue.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0049 - Kitchissippi (Ward 15)


This item was referred to the Built Heritage Committee by Ottawa City Council on July 10, 2024.

Committee members received the following submissions, and a copy of each is filed with the Office of the City Clerk:

  • Barbara Naegele, opposed
  • Heritage Ottawa, in support

Barbara Naegele also addressed the Committee to speak in opposition to the report recommendation.

The Committee carried the report recommendation as presented.

  • Report Recommendation(s)

    That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the Vachon House, 50 Carruthers Avenue, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, attached as Document 5.

    Carried

5.
Planning, Development and Building Services Department

 

5.1
Consideration of Objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate 149 Rideau Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - Consideration of Objection - 149 Rideau St.pdf
2.Document 3 - Statement of Cultural Heritage Value - 149 Rideau.pdf
3.Document 4 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report - 149 Rideau.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0064 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)


The statutory 90-day timeline for consideration of this application under the Ontario Heritage Act will expire on November 2, 2024.

Committee members received a submission from Heritage Ottawa in support of the report recommendation, and a copy is filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

The Committee carried the report recommendation as presented.

  • Report Recommendation(s)

    That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 149 Rideau Street and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

    Carried

5.2
Consideration of Objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate 156 Rideau Street (including street addresses 152, 156-158 Rideau Street), under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - Consideration of Objection - 156 Rideau St.pdf
2.Document 2 - Notice of Objection Letter, 156 Rideau.pdf
3.Document 4 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report - 152 Rideau.pdf
4.Document 5 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report - 156 Rideau.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0065 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)


The statutory 90-day timeline for consideration of this application under the Ontario Heritage Act will expire on November 2, 2024.

Committee members received a submission from Heritage Ottawa in support of the report recommendation, and a copy is filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

The Committee carried the report recommendations as presented.

  • Report Recommendation(s)

    That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council:

    1. Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 156 Rideau Street (including street addresses 152, 156-158 Rideau Street) and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and
    2. Enact a by-law to designate the property generally in accordance with the revised Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 6, in consideration of the objection received by the City Clerk.
    Carried

5.3
Consideration of Objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate 198 Rideau Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - Consideration of Objection - 198 Rideau St.pdf
2.Document 2 - Notice of Objection Letter, 198 Rideau Street.pdf
3.Document 4 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report - 198 Rideau.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0066 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)


The statutory 90-day timeline for consideration of this application under the Ontario Heritage Act will expire on November 2, 2024.

Committee members received a submission from Heritage Ottawa in support of the report recommendation, and a copy is filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

The Committee carried the report recommendations as presented.

  • Report Recommendation(s)

    That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council:

    1. Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 198 Rideau Street and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and
    2. Enact a by-law to designate the property being generally in accordance with the revised Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5, in consideration of the objection received by the City Clerk. 
    Carried

5.4
Consideration of Objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate 217 Rideau Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - Consideration of Objection - 217 Rideau St.pdf
2.Document 3 - Statement of Cultural Heritage Value - 217 Rideau.pdf
3.Document 4 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report - 217 Rideau.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0068 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12) 


The statutory 90-day timeline for consideration of this application under the Ontario Heritage Act will expire on November 2, 2024.

Committee members received a submission from Heritage Ottawa in support of the report recommendation, and a copy is filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

The Committee carried the report recommendation as presented.

  • Report Recommendation(s)

    That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 217 Rideau Street and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

    Carried

5.5
Application to demolish 227-229, 231-233 and 235-237 St. Patrick Street, properties designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - Application to demolish 227-229, 231-233, 235-237 St. Patrick St.pdf
2.Document 5 - Gadient Engineering Report.pdf
3.Document 6 - Building Condition Assessment, 227-229 St Patrick St.pdf
4.Document 7 - Building Condition Assessment, 231-233 St Patrick St.pdf
5.Document 8 - Building Condition Assessment, 235-237 St Patrick St.pdf
6.Document 9 - Comments from Lowertown Community Association.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0069 – Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)


The statutory 90-day timeline for consideration of this application under the Ontario Heritage Act will expire on November 2, 2024.

Lesley Collins, Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, presented an overview of the report recommendations and answered questions from the Committee. A copy of the slide presentation is filed with the Office of the City Clerk. The following staff were also available to answer questions from the Committee:

  • Christine Enta, Legal Counsel, Planning, Development and Real Estate Law, Legal Services Department
  • Tim Marc, Senior Legal Counsel, Planning, Development and Real Estate Law, Legal Services Department
  • Jennifer Therkelsen, Program Manager, By-law and Regulatory Services, Emergency and Protective Services Department (EPSD)
  • Maurice Quinn, external consultant, Capacity Engineering Limited

Committee members received the following submissions, and a copy of each is filed with the Office of the City Clerk:

  • Heritage Ottawa, with concerns
  • Marc Aubin, with concerns

The following speakers addressed the Committee to speak to the report recommendations:

  • Janet Thompson Mar, in support
  • Josiah Frith, Lowertown Community Association, with concerns
  • Crystal McConkey, representing the owners, in support

Following discussion on this item, the Committee carried the report recommendations as amended by Motion No. BHC 2024-17-01, which adds a third recommendation for Council’s consideration.

  • Report Recommendation(s)

    That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council: 

    1. Approve the applications to demolish the buildings at 227-229, 231-233 and 235-237 St. Patrick Street, and issue the heritage permit conditional upon: 
      1. The registered owner(s) of the properties entering into an agreement with the City, to be registered on title, that until the time of the construction of replacement buildings, the registered Owner shall:
        1. Landscape the properties to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Planning, Development and Building Services Department. 
        2. Prohibit the use of the property for other interim uses.
        3. Maintain the property in accordance with the Property Standards By-law.
    2. Exempt the subject property from the requirements of the Demolition Control By-law, 2012 (2012-377).
    Carried as amended
  • Motion No. BHC2024-17-01
    Moved byS. Plante

    3. Direct staff to consider the historic architectural expression of the existing buildings and the contribution they make to the streetscape in the evaluation of any future application for new construction under the Ontario Heritage Act on the properties located at 227-229, 231-233 and 235-237 St. Patrick Street.

    Carried

5.6
Application for demolition at 7 Crescent Road, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - Application to demolish 7 Crescent Rd.pdf
2.Document 4 - Engineering Report.pdf
3.Document 5 - Site Plan and Demolition Details.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0046 - Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13)


The statutory 90-day timeline for consideration of this application under the Ontario Heritage Act will expire on October 16, 2024.

Ashley Kotarba, Planner II, Heritage Planning Branch, presented an overview of the report recommendations and answered questions from the Committee.  A copy of the slide presentation is filed with the Office of the City Clerk. The following staff were also available to answer questions from the Committee:

  • Lesley Collins, Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch
  • Jennifer Therkelsen, Program Manager, By-law and Regulatory Services, EPSD

Committee members received a submission from Heritage Ottawa with comments on the report recommendations, and a copy is filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

The following speakers addressed the Committee to speak to the report recommendations:

  • Linda Hoad, Heritage Ottawa, with concerns
  • Peter Hume, representing the owners, in support
  • Michele Hayman, Rockcliffe Park Heritage Committee, with comments

Following discussion on this item, the Committee carried the report recommendations as presented.

  • Report Recommendation(s)

    That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council:

    1. Approve the application to demolish the house and garage at 7 Crescent Road, conditional upon:
      1. The registered owner(s) of the properties entering into an agreement with the City, to be registered on title, that until the time of the construction of replacement buildings, the registered Owner shall:
        1. Landscape the properties to the satisfaction of the General Manager Planning, Development and Building Services Department. 
        2. Prohibit the use of the property for other interim uses.
        3. Maintain the property in accordance with the Property Standards By-law.
    2. Exempt the subject property from the requirements of the Demolition Control By-law, 2012 (2012-377).
    Carried

5.7
Designation of 200 Fifth Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - Designation of 200 Fifth Ave.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0061 - Capital (Ward 17)

Committee members received a submission from Heritage Ottawa in support of the report recommendation, and a copy is filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

The Committee carried the report recommendation as presented.

  • Report Recommendation(s)

    That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 200 Fifth Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4.

    Carried

5.8
Designation of 218 Cantin Street, 224 McArthur Avenue, 297 Dupuis Street and 159 (also known as 149) and 381 Montréal Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - Designation of Vanier Properties.pdf
2.Document 4 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report - 218 Cantin.pdf
3.Document 6 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report - 224 McArthur.pdf
4.Document 8 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report - 297 Dupuis.pdf
5.Document 10 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report - 159 Montreal Rd.pdf
6.Document 12 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report - 381 Montreal.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0007 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)

Committee members received a submission from Heritage Ottawa in support of the report recommendations, and a copy is filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

The Committee carried the report recommendations as presented.

  • Report Recommendation(s)

    That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council:

    1. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 218 Cantin Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.
    2. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 224 McArthur Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 7.
    3. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 297 Dupuis Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 9.
    4. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 159 Montréal Road (also known as 149 Montréal Road) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 11.
    5. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 381 Montréal Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 13.
    Carried

5.9
Designation of 123 Metcalfe Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - Designation of 123 Metcalfe St.pdf
2.Document 4 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report - 123 Metcalfe.pdf
3.Document 5 - Statement of Cultural Heritage Value - 123 Metcalfe.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0062 - Somerset (Ward 14)

Greg MacPherson, Planner II, Heritage Planning Branch, presented an overview of the report recommendation.  A copy of the slide presentation is filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

Committee members received a submission from Heritage Ottawa in support of the report recommendation, and a copy is filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

The following speakers addressed the Committee to speak to the report recommendation:

  • Jack Hanna, Centretown Community Association, in support
  • David Jeanes, in support

Following discussion on this item, the Committee carried the report recommendation as presented.

  • Report Recommendation(s)

    That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 123 Metcalfe Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.

    Carried

5.10
Heritage Register Removals Report 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - Heritage Register Removals Report 2024.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0067 - City-wide

The following staff were available to answer questions from the Committee:

  • Sara Wehbi, Planner I, Heritage Planning Branch
  • Lesley Collins, Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch

Committee members received a submission from Heritage Ottawa with comments on the report recommendation, and a copy is filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

Linda Hoad, Heritage Ottawa, also addressed the Committee to speak to the report recommendation.

Following discussion on this item, the Committee carried the report recommendation as presented.

  • Report Recommendation(s)

    That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council remove reference to the 15 properties listed in Document 1 from the Heritage Register.

    Carried

5.11
Updates to the Heritage Grant Program for Building Restoration

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - Updates to the Heritage Grant Program.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0050 - City-wide

Committee members received a submission from Heritage Ottawa in support of the report recommendations, and a copy is filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

The Committee carried the report recommendations as presented.

  • Report Recommendation(s)

    That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council: 

    1. Approve the updated “Guidelines for the Heritage Property Grant Program” attached as Document 1, effective for the 2025 program. 
    2. Change the program name to “Heritage Property Grant Program”, effective for the 2025 program. 
    Carried

6.
Office of the City Clerk

 

6.1
Status Update – Built Heritage Committee Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 23, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - Status Update - BHC Motions and Inquiries.pdf

File No. ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0074 - City-wide

  • Report Recommendation(s)

    That the Built Heritage Committee receive this report for information.

    Received

7.
In Camera Items

 

There were no in camera items.

8.
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

 

There were no Notices of Motion.

9.
Inquiries

 

There were no Inquiries.

10.
Other Business

 

There was no other business.

11.
Adjournment

 

Next Meeting


Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

The meeting adjourned at 11:51 am.

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