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6TH REPORT OF THE

 

LONDON ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HERITAGE

 

meeting held on April 8, 2015, commencing at 5:30 PM, in Committee Room #5, Second Floor, London City Hall. 

 

PRESENT:  W. Kinghorn (Chair), S. Adamsson, D. Brock, J. Cushing, H. Elmslie, H. Garrett, S. Gibson, T. Jenkins, J. Manness, K. Waud and M. Whalley and B. Mercier (Secretary). 

 

ABSENT:  D. Dudek.

 

ALSO PRESENT: R. Armistead, G. Barrett, J. Dent, K. Gonyou, A. Macpherson, L. McDougall, D. Menard and J. Yanchula.

 

 

I.

CALL TO ORDER

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

II.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

 

2.

Meadowlily Woods – Conservation Master Plan and Secondary Plan

 

That it BE NOTED that the attached presentations related to Meadowlily Woods were received from:

 

a)         A. Macpherson, Manager, Environmental and Parks Planning and L. McDougall, Ecologist, with respect to the Conservation Master Plan; and,

 

b)         G. Barrett, Manager, Long Range Planning and Research, with respect to the Secondary Plan.

 

III.

CONSENT ITEMS

 

3.

4th and 5th Reports of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage

 

That it BE NOTED that the 4th and 5th Reports of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meetings held on February 25 and March 11, 2015, respectively, were received.

 

4.

Retention of the Buildings on the Old Victoria Hospital Lands

 

That it BE NOTED that the Municipal Council resolution adopted at its meeting held March 10, 2015, with respect to the retention of the buildings on the Old Victoria Hospital Lands, was received.

 

5.

3rd Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage

 

That it BE NOTED that the Municipal Council resolution adopted at its meeting held March 10, 2015, with respect to the 3rd Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, was received.

 

6.

4402 and 4366 Colonel Talbot Road

 

That it BE NOTED that a Notice dated March 11, 2015, from S. Wise, Planner II, with respect to an application submitted by Lambeth Health Organization Inc. relating to the properties located at 4402 and 4366 Colonel Talbot Road, was received.

 

7.

560 and 562 Wellington Street

 

That it BE NOTED that a Notice of a community information meeting dated March 19, 2015, from M. Davis, Planner II, with respect to an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law relating to the properties located 560 and 562 Wellington Street, was received.

 

8.

132, 146 and 184 Exeter Road, east of Wonderland Road South and South of Wharncliffe Road South

 

That it BE NOTED that a Notice dated March 23, 2015, from N. Pasato, Senior Planner, with respect to an application submitted by Barry Zagdanski, c/o Z-Group, relating to the properties located at 132, 146 and 184 Exeter Road, was received.

 

9.

165 Elmwood Avenue East

 

That it BE NOTED that a Notice dated March 13, 2015, from B. Debbert, Senior Planner, with respect to an application submitted by the City of London, relating to the property located at 165 Elmwood Avenue East, was received.

 

IV.

SUB-COMMITTEES & WORKING GROUPS

 

10.

Stewardship Sub-Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Stewardship Sub-Committee minutes from its meeting held on March 25, 2015:

 

a)         a Notice under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O. 18, of the Municipal Council’s intention to designate the property located at 161 Windermere Road to be of cultural heritage value and interest BE GIVEN, for the attached reasons.

 

b)         the following comments related to the Hunt Dam BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration:

 

i)              the London Advisory Committee on Heritage supports the creation of interpretive signage for the Hunt Dam; and,

ii)             acknowledgement of the Hunt family contributions to the City of London be further noted through consideration of Park naming in accordance with existing policies;

 

c)         the following properties in sub-category 2, with the priority listings identified, BE ADDED to the Heritage Register:

 

i)       126 Mount Pleasant Avenue (currently Priority 3; revise to Priority 1);

ii)      171 Mount Pleasant Avenue (Priority 3);

iii)     30 Charles Street (Priority 1);

iv)     32-34 Charles Street (Priority 2);

v)      13 Granville Street (Priority 2);

vi)     114 Paul Street (Priority 3);

vii)    116 Paul Street (Priority 3);

viii)   128 Paul Street (Priority 3);

ix)     132 Paul Street (Priority 3);

x)      136 Paul Street (Priority 3);

xi)     142 Paul Street (Priority 3);

xii)    30 Wharncliffe Road North (Priority 2);

xiii)   8 Wyatt Street (Priority 2);

xiv)  10 Wyatt Street (Priority 3);

xv)   34 Wyatt Street (Priority 2); and,

xvi)  36 Wyatt Street (currently Priority 1; revise to Priority 3);

 

d)         the matter of Mid-Century Modern properties BE REFERRED to the June 10, 2015 London Advisory Committee on Heritage meeting, for further discussion; and,

 

e)         the matter of a demolition request for the property located at 104 Commissioners Road East BE REFERRED to the Stewardship Sub-committee for further review; it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage heard a verbal delegation from B. and J. Blackburn, Property Owners, with respect to this matter.

 

11.

Criteria for Evaluating Archaeological Potential

 

That the communication dated March 12, 2015, from B. Duclos, Heritage Consultant, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, with respect to criteria for evaluating the potential of Archaeological and Built Heritage and Cultural Heritage Landscapes BE REFERRED to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage’s Archaeological and Stewardship Sub-Committees.

 

V.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

 

12.

Heritage Alteration Permit - 37 Ridout Street South

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the Heritage Alteration Permit application to alter the designated heritage property located at 37 Ridout Street South BE APPROVED, subject to the specifications as appended to the staff report dated April 8, 2015; it being noted that the replacement columns will be painted to match the existing trim and detail.

 

13.

Heritage Alteration Permit - 172-174 Dundas Street

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the Heritage Alteration Permit application to alter the heritage designated property located at 172-174 Dundas Street, within the Downtown Heritage Conservation District, BE APPROVED, subject to the following terms and conditions prior to the completion of work:

 

a)            a sample of the final exterior cladding material and coursing pattern be provided to the Heritage Planner for approval prior to installation; and,

 

b)         the final cornice design and a sample of material be provided to the satisfaction of the Heritage Planner prior to installation;

 

it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage heard a verbal delegation from C. Sparling, Tenant (Tim Horton’s), with respect to this matter.

 

14.

Heritage Alteration Permit - 525 Princess Avenue

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the Heritage Alteration Permit application for the alteration and addition to the heritage designated property located at 525 Princess Avenue, within the East Woodfield Heritage Conservation District, BE APPROVED in general conformity with the plans provided by the applicant, and appended to the staff report dated April 8, 2015, and subject to the following terms and conditions prior to the completion of work:

 

a)            the retention of the existing windows is encouraged, if repair is not possible, the replacement windows should be two-over-two segmented arch windows and the final window specifications approved by the Heritage Planner prior to installation;

 

b)            the faux window proposed in the upper east elevation be replaced by a pair of fixed shutters to fill the existing window opening;

 

c)            the design of the proposed dormer(s) be of proportional massing and form to the Italianate-style of the dwelling and be supplied to the Heritage Planner for approval prior to installation;

 

d)            the parapet wall proposed for the porch be removed;

 

e)            the proposed porch columns be extended to the base of the porch deck;

 

f)             the salvaged brick retained from the removed rear portion of the existing house be applied to the street facing elevations of the new construction laid in a bond pattern matching the original and wrapping around its corners as much as possible, using an appropriate lime-based mortar; it being noted that it is recommended that a mason with heritage experience be retained for this work;

g)            should the quantity of salvaged brick be sufficient to achieve condition f), above, an alternate material sample and installation be provided to the Heritage Planner for approval prior to installation; and,

 

h)            an alternative exterior foundation cladding for all elevations be considered and supplied to the Heritage Planner for approval prior to installation.

 

15.

Heritage Alteration Permit - 504 Waterloo Street

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the Heritage Alteration Permit application to alter the windows in the designated heritage property located at 504 Waterloo Street BE APPROVED, with the exception of the proposed third floor attic window, which the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) requests to be a paintable non-vinyl window, approved by Heritage Planner prior to installation; it being noted that the Heritage Planner has reviewed the proposed replacement window alteration program and has advised that the impact of such alteration on the heritage features of the property identified in the reasons for designation is negligible; it being further noted that the LACH heard a verbal delegation from R. Wilson, Applicant, with respect to this matter.

 

16.

Heritage Alteration Permit - 517 Dufferin Avenue

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the Heritage Alteration Permit application to alter the windows and landscaping on the designated heritage property located at 517 Dufferin Avenue BE APPROVED; it being noted that the Heritage Planner has reviewed the proposed alterations and has advised that the impact of such alterations on the heritage features of the property identified in the reasons for designation is negligible; it being further noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage heard a verbal delegation from E. Turley, Applicant, with respect to this matter.

 

17.

Request for Repeal of Designating By-law - 77 Price Street - Update

 

That it BE NOTED that a verbal update from K. Gonyou, Heritage Planner, with respect to a request for repeal of the designating by-law for the property located at 77 Price Street, was received.

 

18.

Heritage Planner's Report

 

That it BE NOTED that the attached submission dated April 8, 2015, from K. Gonyou, Heritage Planner, with respect to various updates and events, was received.

 

19.

LACH Meeting Dates

 

That it BE NOTED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage held a general discussion with respect to its meeting dates.

 

20.

Heritage Planning - Committee Orientation

 

That it BE NOTED that the attached orientation presentation from K. Gonyou and D. Menard, Heritage Planners, and J. Yanchula, Manager, Urban Regeneration, was received.

 

21.

Heritage Alteration Permit - 871 Waterloo Street

 

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the alteration of a heritage designated property located at 871 Waterloo Street, within the Bishop Hellmuth Heritage Conservation District, BE APPROVED, SUBJECT TO the proposed decking being replaced with tongue and groove, to the satisfaction of the Heritage Planner prior to installation; it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage heard a verbal delegation from M. Mezger, Applicant, with respect to this matter.

 

VI.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

 

              None.

 

VII.

ADJOURNMENT

 

              The meeting adjourned at 9:35 PM.

 

 

 

NEXT MEETING DATE: May 13, 2015

 

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