February 10 - 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 February 25, 2026 in Built Heritage Committee Report 29. The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on Monday, February 9, 2026, and the deadline to register by email to speak is 8:30 am on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Declarations of Interest
Confirmation of Minutes
BHC Minutes 28 – January 22, 2026
Planning, Development and Building Services Department
Heritage Permit for Alterations at 110-116 York Street
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0009    Rideau-Vanier (12) The statutory 90-day timeline for consideration of this objection under the Ontario Heritage Act will expire on March 5, 2026. Report Recommendation(s) That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council: Approve the application to alter the property at 110-116 York Street to facilitate an expansion to the existing hotel on the site, according to plans by Neuf Architects dated November 11, 2025, and received on November 17, 2025, conditional upon the applicant: Revising the colour of the brick for the tower to be more compatible with the HCD to the satisfaction of heritage staff, prior to the issuance of a building permit; Providing samples of exterior cladding materials, including the proposed decorative ventilation screen at the northwest entrance for heritage staff’s approval, prior to the issuance of a building permit; 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; Continuing to work with heritage and urban design staff, in consultation with the Lowertown Community Association to finalize details of the proposed art installation on the east elevation of the building, to the satisfaction of the Program Manager of Heritage Planning; Ensuring that the proposed fixtures will be oriented to minimize light pollution as far as possible; final details of lighting and associated signage to be provided to heritage staff for approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. 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.
159 Montreal Road - Resolution of Appeal
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0024    Rideau-Vanier (12) Report to be issued separately.
In Camera Items
Motions of Which Notice has been Previously Given
Motion – Member B. Bourns - Heritage Conservation District Criteria
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0009 – City-wide Motion That the Built Heritage Committee recommend Council approve that the Criteria for a Heritage Conservation District (HCD) be increased from 25 percent to 90 percent.
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Inquiries
Other Business
Adjournment
Next Meeting Tuesday, 10 March 2026.