Minutes of Heritage Guelph Committee

Monday, September 09, 2024 at 12:00 P.m. - 2:00 P.m.

Hybrid in-person and virtual meeting

Member:

• S. Epp, Chair
• D. Cameletti
• M. Corman
• L. Wood
• C. Downer, City Councillor
• K. Caldwell
• A. Krucker

Absent:

• K. Carroll
• C. McCarthy-Tilley

Staff:

• J. Mallon, Heritage Planner
• S. Robinson, Senior Heritage Planner
• J. Tang, Planning Clerk - Policy
• C. Vallesi, Planning Clerk
• G. Meades, Acting Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk
• W. Chan, Board and Committee Coordinator
• I. Goldie, Project Manager, Heritage Planning

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1.

Call to Order

Chair Epp called the meeting to order. (12:02 p.m.)

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

Councillor Downer provided disclosure of pecuniary related to item 2.2 58 Martin Avenue: Heritage Permit Application.

Chair Epp provided disclosure of pecuniary related to item 3.2 37 Christie Lane: Heritage Attributes and Designation Recommendation. 

3.

Approval of Minutes

Moved by: Member Krucker
Seconded by: Member Cameletti

• That the minutes from the July 8, 2024 meeting of the Heritage Guelph Committee, be approved. 

  Carried

2.

Committee Items

1.

302 & 306 Edinburgh Road South: Application to Remove Properties from the Municipal Register

Jack Mallon, Heritage Planner provided a presentation on 302 & 306 Edinburgh Road South: Application to Remove Properties from the Municipal Register

The following delegate spoke:
Andrew Arkley

The following delegate did not speak:
Arlin Otto

Moved by: Member Wood
Seconded by: Member Caldwell

• THAT Heritage Guelph supports the planned relocation of the stone markers listed on the Municipal Register of Heritage Properties to their original location at 99 Woolwich Street; and

  THAT Heritage Guelph supports the removal of 302 and 306 Edinburgh Road South from the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties after the stone markers listed on the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties have been successfully removed and reinstalled at 99 Woolwich Street

  Carried

2.

84 Forbes Avenue: Heritage Permit Application

Stephen Robinson, Senior Heritage Planner provided a presentation on 84 Forbes Avenue: Heritage Permit Application.

Moved by: Member Corman
Seconded by: Member Wood

• 1. THAT Heritage Guelph provides the following comments to the General Manager of Planning and Building Services with respect to heritage permit application HP24-0006 for 84 Forbes Avenue.
     1. Heritage Guelph should have the opportunity to review these plans again if, as determined by the General Manager of Planning and Building, major changes are made to the proposed design
     2. A preferable location for the stairs would be in the backyard
     3. The addition should be set back further from the facade of the original house to achieve subordination
     4. The existing tree canopy should be protected
     5. Preference for brick cladding on street-facing sides of the addition 
  Carried

  Councillor Downer left the meeting. 

   

  
  

3.

58 Martin Avenue: Heritage Permit Application

Stephen Robinson, Senior Heritage Planner provided a presentation on 58 Martin Avenue: Heritage Permit Application.

The following delegate did not speak:
Rick Wilson

Moved by: Member Cameletti
Seconded by: Member Wood

• THAT no comments provided by Heritage Guelph members to the General Manager of Planning and Building Services with respect to heritage permit application HP24-0005 for 58 Martin Avenue.

  Carried

  Councillor Downer rejoined the meeting. 

  
  

4.

Appointment of a member of Heritage Guelph to the Ward West Heritage Conservation Working Group

Jack Mallon, Heritage Planner provided a presentation on appointment of a member of Heritage Guelph to the Ward West Heritage Conservation Working Group.

Moved by: Member Cameletti
Seconded by: Member Krucker

• THAT Member Caldwell be appointed to represent Heritage Guelph on the Ward West Heritage Conservation District Working Group

  Carried

3.

Designation Updates

1.

99 Maltby Road West: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report

Robert Flewelling, Heritage Research Assistant, and Stephen Robinson, Senior Heritage Planner provided a presentation on 99 Maltby Road West: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report.

The following delegates spoke:
Lashia Jones
Hugh Handy
Katherine McLaughlin

• Moved by: Member Caldwell
  Seconded by: Member Krucker 

  THAT the comments provided by Heritage Guelph members on the '99 Maltby Road: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report’ be provided to staff and Council for their consideration.
  

  1. That the condition of the building be understood as it relates to heritage attributes
  Carried

  Moved by: Member Caldwell

  Seconded by: Member Krucker

  That the September 9, 2024 Heritage Guelph meeting be extended to 2:30 p.m.

  Carried

  Chair Epp left the meeting. 
  Councillor Downer assumed the role of Chair.

  
  

2.

37 Christie Lane: Heritage Attributes and Designation Recommendation

Jack Mallon, Heritage Planner provided a presentation on 37 Christie Lane: Heritage Attributes and Designation Recommendation.

The following delegate spoke:
Justin Selby

The following delegates did not speak:
Arlin Otto
Lloyd Grinham

• Moved by: Member Krucker
  Seconded by: Member Caldwell

  THAT Heritage Guelph supports the heritage attributes identified for 37 Christie Lane as outlined in the staff report dated September 9, 2024; and

  THAT Heritage Guelph recommends that City Council give notice of its intention to designate 37 Christie Lane pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act

  Carried

  Chair Epp rejoined the meeting.
  Chair Epp resumed the role of Chair. 

  
  

3.

19 Fountain Street: Heritage Attributes and Designation Recommendation

Jack Mallon, Heritage Planner provided presentation on 19 Fountain Street: Heritage Attributes and Designation Recommendation.

• Moved by: Member Krucker

  Seconded by: Member Wood

  THAT Heritage Guelph supports the heritage attributes identified for 19 Fountain Street as outlined in the staff report dated September 9, 2024; and

  THAT Heritage Guelph recommends that City Council give notice of its intention to designate 19 Fountain Street pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

  Carried

4.

22 James Street East: Heritage Attributes and Designation Recommendation

Jack Mallon, Heritage Planner provided a presentation on 22 James Street East: Heritage Attributes and Designation Recommendation.

• Moved by: Member Krucker
  Seconded by: Member Wood

  THAT Heritage Guelph supports the heritage attributes identified for 22 James Street East as outlined in the staff report dated September 9, 2024; and

  THAT Heritage Guelph recommends that City Council give notice of its intention to designate 22 James Street East pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

  Carried

4.

Chair Announcements

Stephen Robinson, Senior Heritage Planner introduced a newly hired Heritage Planning Project Manager Imogen Goldie to the committee. 

Jack Mallon, Heritage Planner informed Heritage Guelph that the Committee of Council unanimously supported Heritage Conservation District Study in the Downtown at the September 4, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting.  

5.

Adjournment

Moved by: Member Krucker
Seconded by: Member Caldwell

That the Heritage Guelph meeting be adjourned 2:20 p.m. 

• Carried

6.

Next Meeting

Heritage Guelph - October 7 at 12:00 p.m.