Heritage Advisory Committee

Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes: April 2, 2026 - 1 1. That the minutes from the March 5, 2026 meeting of the Heritage Guelph Committee, be approved.

3.1 144 Dublin Street North - Draft Council Designation Report - 2026-152 1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee advises City Council that 144 Dublin Street North merits designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and 2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee advises City Council that the committee supports the heritage attributes recommended in the staff report titled “144 Dublin Street North – Draft Council Designation Report” and dated April 2, 2026. 3.2 245 Dublin Street North - Draft Council Designation Report, 2026-149 1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee advises City Council that 245 Dublin Street North merits designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and 2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee advises City Council that the committee supports the heritage attributes recommended in the staff report titled “245 Dublin Street North – Draft Council Designation Report” and dated April 2, 2026.

Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes: April 2, 2026 - 2 1. That the following comments from the Heritage Advisory Committee be provided to the project team for their consideration:  While the cutoff date of 1939 does not exclude all properties after this date, there is a risk of some significant buildings being missed  Modernist buildings should be considered for the contributing label  Oversight of heritage staff for alterations and demolitions of non-contributing properties should be clearly outlined  The framework for reviewing properties should continue to recognize the eclectic nature of the ward  Definitions, guidelines and policies should consider different parcel dimensions, facades and other unique property characteristics, such as corner lots  The plan should also consider sites that may not be consistent with the ward neighbourhood but are of value to the city

1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee advises City Council that 221 Arthur Street North does not meet the criteria for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and 2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee advises City Council that 221 Arthur Street North be removed from the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties to permit demolition.

1. That the Heritage Guelph meeting be adjourned (1:01 p.m.).