April 14 - 09:30

Built Heritage Committee

Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public
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 Wednesday, 22 April 2026 in Built Heritage Committee Report 31. The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on Monday, 13 April 2026, and the deadline to register by email to speak is 8:30 am on Tuesday, 14 April 2026.
Declarations of Interest
Confirmation of Minutes
BHC Minutes 30 – 10 March 2026
Planning, Development and Building Services Department
Heritage Permit – 267 O’Connor Street
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0005 - Somerset (14) Report recommendation(s) That the Built Heritage Committee and Planning and Housing Committee recommend that Council: Approve the application for new construction at 267 O’Connor Street in accordance with the plans submitted by UNS Unstudio dated December 1, 2025, subject to the conditions outlined in Document 9.  Delegate authority for minor design changes to the Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, Planning, Development and Building Services Development. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a six-year expiry date.
Heritage Permit – 237 Clemow Avenue
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0029 - Capital (17) Report Recommendation(s) That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council: Approve the application for demolition and new construction at 237 Clemow Avenue according to plans by Landmarx Design Services, dated November 2025, conditional upon: The applicant making minor design revisions to the exterior of the proposed house to increase its distinguishability from surrounding contributing properties, to the satisfaction of Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of the building permit. The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials for approval by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of the building permit. The applicant providing a copy of the building permit plans to Heritage staff at the time of the submission of the building permit application. The submission shall clearly identify any changes from the approved heritage permit and include a list and explanation of proposed changes. Delegate authority for minor design and landscaping changes to the Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, Planning, Development, and Building Services Department. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
Heritage Considerations for Confederation Heights
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0019 - River (16); Capital (17) Report Recommendation(s) That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council: Receive for information the heritage conservation approach for the Confederation Heights Secondary Plan as outlined in the report; Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 1500 Bronson Avenue and 933 Heron Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5; and  Direct staff to negotiate a heritage easement agreement with the owner of the property at 2720 Riverside Drive, the Sir Charles Tupper Building.
Ontario Heritage Act Changes - Implementation Update
File No.: ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0030 - City-wide Report Recommendation(s) That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council: Receive for information the update related to the review of the City of Ottawa Heritage Register. Approve the creation of the City of Ottawa Heritage Inventory. Remove the remaining properties listed under Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act from the City of Ottawa Heritage Register effective January 1, 2027, or a date as prescribed for the purpose of Section 27(16) of the Ontario Heritage Act, whichever comes later. Receive for information the updated Heritage Conservation District Study Work Plan prioritization as outlined in this report. Approve the following related to Heritage Conservation Districts: The updated boundary for the Centretown West HCD Study as shown in Document 1. New Heritage Conservation District Feasibility assessment for Chinatown
In Camera Items
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Inquiries
Other Business
Adjournment
Next Meeting - Tuesday, 12 May 2026