Application for alteration at 168 and 174 Murray Street, properties designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Lowertown West Heritage Conservation District
File No. ACS2025-PDB-RHU-0034 – Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)
Report Recommendation(s)That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council:
Approve the application for alteration and addition at 168 and 174 Murray Street according to the site plan and elevations by RedLine Architecture Inc dated July 4, 2023, the landscape plan by Ruhland & Associates Ltd dated April 8, 2025, and the Heritage Impact Assessment by Commonwealth Historic Resource Management revised March 2025, conditional upon:
Prior to the issuance of a building permit:
The applicant providing samples of all final cladding materials for approval by Heritage Planning staff.
The applicant providing securities through a Letter of Credit, in an amount to be determined through further consultation between the applicant and City staff, to ensure the retention and rehabilitation of the buildings at 168 and 174 Murray Street.
The applicant providing a copy of the building permit plans to heritage staff at the time of building permit application. The submission shall clearly identify any changes from the approved heritage permit and include a list and explanation of the changes.
Implementation of the Conservation Plan as outlined in section 6.0 of the Heritage Impact Assessment attached as Document 7.
Delegate authority for minor design 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.
Designation of 410 - 412 Besserer Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
File No. ACS2025-PDB-RHU-0033 – Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)
Report Recommendation(s)
That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council:
Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 410-412 Besserer Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4; and
Direct staff to issue a heritage permit for the alterations to the building in accordance with the approvals contained within the building permit issued on June 11, 2024.
Office of the City Clerk
Status Update – Built Heritage Committee Inquiries and Motions for the period ending June 20, 2025
File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0083 - Citywide
Report Recommendation(s)That the Built Heritage Committee receive this report for information.
In Camera Items
Information Previously Distributed
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Inquiries
Other Business
Adjournment
Next Meeting: to be determined.