Heritage Kitchener Committee

it was resolved: "That pursuant to Sections 33 and 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act , Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-IV-010 for the property municipally addressed as 60 Victoria Street North be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-173, to permit the demolition of three additions while retaining in full the 1913 building, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with this application and subject to the following conditions: That the final Cultural Heritage Conservation Plan be submitted and approved by the Director of Development and Housing Approvals prior to the issuance of a heritage permit; That the final Structural Condition Assessment Report be submitted and approved by the Director of Development and Housing Approvals in consultation with the City’s Chief Building Official prior to the issuance of a heritage permit; That the Final Risk Management Plan be submitted and approved by the Director of Development and Housing Approvals prior to the issuance of a heritage permit; That the final Temporary Protection Plan, including Demolition and Stabilization Plan, be submitted and approved by the Director of Development and Housing Approvals in consultation with the City’s Chief Building Official prior to the issuance of a heritage permit; That the retained Heritage Consultant inspect and certify that the measures outlined in the approved Conservation Plan, Risk Management Plan, and Temporary Protection Plan have been

it was resolved: "That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act , Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-IV-005 be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-192, to permit the repair and/or replacement of the exterior limestone steps at The Registry Theatre on the property municipally addressed as 122 Frederick Street, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application, subject to the following condition: That prior to commencing work on site, the following be reviewed and approved by Heritage Planning staff: the scope of work; the methods and materials, including sample replacement stone; and, a test panel showing replacement stone and new mortar."

it was resolved: "That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act , Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-V-004 be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-191, to permit alterations to two (2) sanctuary windows on the property municipally addressed as 54 Benton Street, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application."

it was resolved: "That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-V-007 on the property municipally addressed as 279 Queen Street South, be approved in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application , as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-172, to permit: The replacement of the glass panes within the second-floor front window; The replacement of a non-original window on the ground floor south façade with a replica of the original window in aluminum-clad wood; and Repainting of exterior elements, including brick, planter wall with wood boards, soffits and fascia, columns, and window frames."

it was resolved: "That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act , Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-V-009 be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-189, to permit demolition of the existing sitting room and covered deck and the construction of a rear yard addition and deck on the property municipally addressed as 1404 Doon Village Road, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application, subject to the following conditions: That samples of the building materials and colours be submitted for review and approval by Heritage Planning staff prior to issuance of a building permit; and further, That the final building permit drawings be reviewed and approved by Heritage Planning staff prior to issuance of a building permit."

it was resolved: "That Heritage Kitchener Committee identify a representative and back-up representative to participate in the jury panel for the Mike and Pat Wagner Heritage Award category as part of Kitchener’s Great Places Awards 2025 program, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-183."

it was resolved: "That Grant Eveleigh be selected as a back-up to participate in the jury panel to select the winning project(s) for the Mike and Pat Wagner Heritage Award category as part of the 2025 Kitchener’s Great Places Awards program."

it was resolved: "That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-IV-005 be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-192, to permit the repair and/or replacement of the exterior limestone steps at The Registry Theatre on the property municipally addressed as 122 Frederick Street, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application, subject to the following condition: 1. That prior to commencing work on site, the following be reviewed and approved by Heritage Planning staff: a. the scope of work; b. the methods and materials, including sample replacement stone; and, c. a test panel showing replacement stone and new mortar."

it was resolved: "That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-IV-006 be approved, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2025-193, to permit the repair of the interior marble steps at The Registry Theatre on the property municipally addressed as 122 Frederick Street, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application, subject to the following condition: 1. That prior to commencing work on site, the following be reviewed and approved by Heritage Planning staff: a. the scope of work; b. the methods and materials; and, c. a test panel showing repaired marble."

it was resolved: "That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-V-007 on the property municipally addressed as 279 Queen Street South, be approved in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application, as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-172, to permit: 1. The replacement of the glass panes within the second-floor front window; 2. The replacement of a non-original window on the ground floor south façade with a replica of the original window in aluminum-clad wood; and 3. Repainting of exterior elements, including brick, planter wall with wood boards, soffits and fascia, columns, and window frames."