Built Heritage Committee

Minutes

Meeting #:
15
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, 
  • Member Christine Legault, 
  • Member James Maddigan, 
  • and Member Carolyn Quinn 
Absent:
  • Member Vaibhavi Dhote 

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 June 25, 2024 in Built Heritage Committee Report 15.


The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on June 10, and the deadline to register by email to speak is 8:30 am on June 11.

2.
Declarations of Interest

 

No Declarations of Interest were filed.

3.
Confirmation of Minutes

 

4.
Planning, Development and Building Services Department

 

4.1
Consideration of Objections to the Notices of Intention to Designate 119 Bradford Street and 73 Rideau Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - Objection Report 119 Bradford and 73 Rideau.pdf
2.Document 4 - Objection Letter, 73 Rideau Street.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0052 – Bay (Ward 7); Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)


The statutory 90-day timeline for consideration of this application under the Ontario Heritage Act will expire on August 17, 2024.

Ashley Kotarba, Planner II, and MacKenzie Kimm, Planner III, 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. Lesley Collins, Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, was also available to answer questions from the Committee.

Committee members received a written submission from David Flemming, Heritage Ottawa, in support of the 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:

  • Janet Durno, opposed
  • David Flemming, Heritage Ottawa, in support

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

  • Report recommendations

    That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council:

    1. Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 119 Bradford Street and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
    2. Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 73 Rideau Street and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
    Carried

4.2
Designation of 94 Beechwood Avenue (also known as 98 Beechwood Avenue), 241 Marier Avenue and 275 St. Laurent Boulevard under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - Vanier Designations.pdf
2.Document 4 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, 94 Beechwood.pdf
3.Document 5 - Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, 94 Beechwood.pdf
4.Document 6 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, 241 Marier.pdf
5.Document 7 - Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, 241 Marier.pdf
6.Document 8 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, 275 St. Laurent.pdf
7.Document 9 - Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, 275 St. Laurent.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0045 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12); Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13)

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

The Committee carried the report recommendations as presented.

  • Report recommendations

    That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council:

    1. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 94 Beechwood Avenue (also known as 98 Beechwood Avenue) 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 241 Marier 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 275 St. Laurent Boulevard under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 9.
    Carried

4.3
Designation of 149, 152, 156-158, 198, and 217 Rideau Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - Designation of Rideau Street Properties.pdf
2.Document 4 - Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, 149 Rideau.pdf
3.Document 5 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, 149 Rideau.pdf
4.Document 6 - Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, 156 Rideau.pdf
5.Document 7 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, 152 Rideau.pdf
6.Document 8 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, 156-158 Rideau.pdf
7.Document 9 - Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, 198 Rideau.pdf
8.Document 10 - Cultural Heritage Value Report, 198 Rideau.pdf
9.Document 11 - Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, 217 Rideau.pdf
10.Document 12 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, 217 Rideau.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0048 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)

Lauren Luchenski, Built Heritage Research Coordinator, Heritage Planning Branch, presented an overview of the report recommendations.  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
  • MacKenzie Kimm, Planner III, Heritage Planning Branch 

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

  • Sylvie Bigras, Lowertown Community Association, in support
  • David Flemming, Heritage Ottawa, in support
  • Roberto D. Aburto, Dentons, opposed

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

  • Roberto D. Aburto, opposed
  • Schuyleur Seccaspina, opposed
  • David Flemming, Heritage Ottawa, in support

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

  • Report recommendations

    That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council:

    1. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 149 Rideau Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4; 
    2. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 156 Rideau Street (including street addresses 152 and 156-158 Rideau Street) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 6;
    3. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 198 Rideau Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 9; and
    4. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 217 Rideau Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 11.
    Carried

4.4
Bill-23 Implementation: Heritage Conservation Districts

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - Bill 23 HCD Study Area.pdf
2.Document 2 - Study and Plan TOR.pdf
3.Document 3 - Feasibility Assessment TOR.pdf
4.Document 4 - Study Area Maps.pdf
5.Document 5 - Feasibility Assessment Area Maps.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0046 - City-wide

Greg MacPherson, 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. Lesley Collins, Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, was also available to answer questions from the Committee.

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

  • Emily Addison, Hintonburg Community Association, in support
  • David Flemming, Heritage Ottawa, in support
  • Sandra Milton, Lowertown Community Association, in support

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

  • Hunter McGill, Centretown Community Association, in support
  • David Flemming, Heritage Ottawa, in support
  • Michele Hayman, Rockcliffe Park Residents Association, with concerns

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

  • Report recommendations

    That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council: 

    1. Direct staff to complete the following HCD Studies and Plans:
      1. Golden Triangle
      2. Dundonald Park and surrounding blocks
      3. Bank Street in Centretown
    2. Direct staff to complete the following HCD Feasibility Assessments and report back to Built Heritage Committee and Council on the findings:
      1. Beaverbrook
      2. Macdonald Gardens Park and surrounding blocks
      3. Wellington Street West and surrounding streets in Hintonburg
      4. Island Park Drive
      5. Areas recommended for potential HCDs through the Rideau Canal Cultural Landscape Study 
    3. Receive for information the prioritized city-wide list of future HCD Studies, Plans and Feasibility Assessments attached as Document 1.
    4. Receive for information updates related to existing Heritage Conservation Districts.
    5. Receive for information the Terms of Reference for Heritage Conservation District studies, attached as Document 2.
    6. Receive for information the Terms of Reference for Heritage Conservation District feasibility assessments, attached as Document 3.
    Carried

5.
Office of the City Clerk

 

5.1
Status Update – Built Heritage Committee Inquiries and Motions for the period ending May 24, 2024

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

File No. ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0058 - City-wide

  • Report recommendation

    That the Built Heritage Committee receive this report for information.

    Received

6.
In Camera Items

 

There were no in camera items.

7.
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

 

There were no Notices of Motion.

8.
Inquiries

 

There were no Inquiries.

9.
Other Business

 

There was no other business.

10.
Adjournment

 

Next Meeting


July 9, 2024

The meeting adjourned at 11:48 am.

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