Minutes
Development & Heritage Standing Committee
Monday, December 09, 2019
details of the work that was complete. Mr. Massimo adds that there was a railing present before that wasn’t to code and now are asking for the permit so that it meets code.
Councillor Bortolin inquires as to why the work was started without having the permit. The applicants indicate that they applied for the permit in August. Mr. Massimo provides some family related background related to the property.
Member Fratangeli inquires as to what work was approved to proceed in the fall. Ms. Tang indicates she met with the applicant to discuss selection of appropriate finishes and colours although committee approval was required to proceed.
Member Baker inquires whether structural permits of any kind were issued. Rob Vani, Manager Inspections, Deputy Chief Building Official appears before the Development and Heritage Standing Committee regarding the administrative report Heritage Alteration Permit for 2161 Riverside Drive – Exterior alterations to the Ross-Struthers House (Ward 2) and indicates that the permit was applied for in November after the initial work was completed. Mr. Vani adds that the building department did issue a compliance order in June.
Councillor Sleiman inquires whether administration has specific heritage related contractors that they would recommend. Ms. Tang indicates they have a list of contractors that have worked with Heritage properties before that they can provide to applicants; however, recommendations are not provided.
Councillor Sleiman requests clarification regarding the recommendations and administration provides a brief explanation.
Moved by: Councillor Holt
Seconded by: Member Miller
Decision Number: DHSC 112
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THAT a Heritage Alteration Permit for installation of the glass railing balcony above the front enclosed porch of the Ross-Struthers House, 2161 Riverside Drive West, in Appendix B - September Council Report S 159/2019, BE GRANTED on condition that the Owner reconstruct designated heritage attributes as per attached drawings in Appendix B for building permit issuances; and,
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THAT further minor alterations to the request BE DELEGATED to the City Planner for final approval.
Carried.
Report Number: S 229/2019
Clerk’s File: MBA/11185
There being no further business the meeting of the Development & Heritage Standing Committee (Heritage Act Matters) portion is adjourned at 5:29 o’clock p.m.