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LOCAL HERITAGE COUNCIL – MINUTES – 68th meeting held on August 17, 2026 at 3:14 p.m.

August 17, 2026 · 2 notable · 5 items total · Original PDF →
Notable items
8 #
Heritage – Demolition of a commercial building – 92–106 Rue de l’Hôtel-de-Ville
The committee recommends approving the demolition of a 1965 commercial building located within the Kent-Aubry-Wright heritage site. The site is slated for the construction of a 13-storey mixed-use residential and commercial building. The committee noted concerns regarding the accuracy of restoration cost estimates and requested clarification on the placement of a proposed green roof to ensure it does not obstruct a mural.
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Heritage – Demolition of a commercial building – 92 to 106, rue de l’Hôtel-de-Ville – Hull-Wright electoral district – Steve Moran

Questions, answers, and comments were formulated, concerning among other things:

  • It is considered that the restoration cost estimate is exaggerated;
  • It is considered that the building restoration cost criterion is one of the least valid, since the more a building is left to deteriorate, the more expensive the restoration becomes;
  • A request is made to verify on which floor the green roof will be located, as it is not specified in the project analysis text, and to ensure that it does not interfere with the visibility of the mural artwork;
  • The reference to the project at the former Hôtel Windsor is welcomed.

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CONSIDERING THAT a request to demolish a commercial building has been submitted for the property located at 90 to 106, rue de l’Hôtel-de-Ville; CONSIDERING THAT the existing main building is located within the Kent-Aubry-Wright heritage site, governed by Règlement numéro 2195; CONSIDERING THAT the main building to be demolished was built in 1965 and is not listed in any inventory of traditional built heritage of Gatineau; CONSIDERING THAT the building to be demolished shows signs of deterioration that alter its condition and will require significant work (art. 22, criterion 5°, a); CONSIDERING THAT the current building is occupied by commercial uses; CONSIDERING THAT the proposed use of the cleared land consists of constructing a 13-storey mixed residential and commercial building; CONSIDERING THAT the proposed use of the cleared land will be subject to Règlement numéro 506-2005 regarding conditional uses; CONSIDERING THAT the proposed use of the cleared land will also be subject to Règlement numéro 535-2025 regarding Site Planning and Architectural Integration Programs (PIIA); CONSIDERING THAT the Demolition Review Committee (CDD) may set the conditions necessary for the issuance of a demolition certificate;

CONSEQUENTLY, this Committee recommends that the Demolition Review Committee approve, pursuant to the Règlement visant à régir la démolition d’immeubles sur le territoire de la Ville de Gatineau numéro 900-2021, the demolition of the commercial building located at 92 to 106, rue de l’Hôtel-de-Ville, situated within the Kent-Aubry-Wright heritage site.

UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDED

zoningculture Hull-Wright 92-106, rue de l'Hôtel-de-Ville Règlement 2195Règlement 506-2005Règlement 535-2025Règlement 900-2021 demolitionKent-Aubry-Wright92-106 rue de l'Hôtel-de-VilleRèglement 900-2021
9 #
Heritage – Construction of an eight-unit multi-family dwelling – 28 Rue Symmes
The committee recommends against approving a proposal for an eight-unit multi-family building at 28 Rue Symmes. Members expressed concerns that the project's contemporary design and black color scheme would clash with the rural, pastoral character of the street. Additionally, the committee felt the project failed to meet criteria regarding the preservation of existing trees, the use of sober colors, and the maximization of green space.
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Heritage – Construction of an eight-unit multi-family dwelling – 28, rue Symmes – Aylmer electoral district – Vincent Roy

Questions, answers, and comments were formulated, concerning among other things:

  • It is suggested to reduce the width of the circulation space to 6 m instead of 7 m, which would allow for more greenery and increase the area of amenity spaces;
  • The project is compared to the one at 60, rue Thomas, for which similar minor variances were requested;
  • It is estimated that the scale of the project is too large for the size of the lot;
  • The dwelling opposite the project has a rural appearance and uses bright colors. There is concern that the project, with its more contemporary design and black color, will create a fracture with the pastoral side of this street;
  • Reducing the scale of the project or the parking space would allow for the preservation of more trees;
  • It is suggested that the applicant draw inspiration from the architecture of the dwellings present on the street;
  • The six trees to be planted will be monospecific. It is suggested to vary the species.

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CONSIDERING THAT a request for the construction of an eight-unit multi-family dwelling with an isolated structure has been submitted for the property located at 28, rue Symmes; CONSIDERING THAT the project is subject to the Aylmer heritage site Règlement numéro 2100-97 as well as the Règlement relatif aux plans d’implantation et d’intégration architecturale (PIIA) numéro 535-2025, the property being located in the Aylmer heritage site and within the PIIA site targeting sectors and buildings of heritage interest, specifically in the well-protected sector; CONSIDERING THAT the realization of the project also requires the granting of a minor variance to the Règlement de zonage numéro 532-2020 to allow for a reduction of the minimum distance prescribed between the outdoor parking space and the wall of the proposed building; CONSIDERING THAT this committee considers that these evaluation criteria of section 4 of the Règlement relatif aux PIIA numéro 535-2025 are not met:

  • Table 51-2, objective 1, criterion 4: The siting of the building aims at the preservation of the natural topography and mature trees existing on the land;
  • Table 51-3, objective 1, criterion 13: The color of the siding is sober and timeless, rather than extravagant or representative of the current trend. Bright colors can be used sparingly;
  • Table 51-4, objective 4, criterion 1: The project maximizes green landscaping and limits mineralized surfaces to the minimum necessary. CONSIDERING THAT the project meets the majority of the applicable objectives and evaluation criteria of the Règlement relatif aux plans d’implantation et d’intégration architecturale numéro 535-2025; CONSIDERING THAT a vote is requested, and that two members vote for the project and ten members vote against;

CONSEQUENTLY, this Committee recommends that the council not approve, pursuant to the Règlement numéro 2100-97 on the Aylmer heritage site, a project at 28, rue Symmes, to construct an eight-unit multi-family dwelling, as illustrated in the project analysis in the plans titled:

  • Plan d’implantation du bâtiment projeté identifiant la dérogation mineure demandée – Zoubeir Azouz Architecture inc – July 1, 2026 – 28, rue Symmes;
  • Élévations du bâtiment projeté - Zoubeir Azouz Architecture inc – July 1, 2026 – 28, rue Symmes;
  • Description des matériaux - Zoubeir Azouz Architecture inc – July 1, 2026 – 28, rue Symmes;
  • Perspectives du bâtiment projeté - Zoubeir Azouz Architecture inc – July 1, 2026 – 28, rue Symmes. It is understood that the granting by the municipal council of the minor variance to the Règlement de zonage numéro 532-2020 is required for the implementation of the project.

NOT RECOMMENDED BY MAJORITY

zoningculture rejected Aylmer 28, rue Symmes Règlement 2100-97Règlement 535-2025Règlement 532-2020 multi-family28 rue SymmesAylmer heritageRèglement 532-2020
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10 #
Heritage – Replacement of exterior wall cladding and window/door casings – 10 Rue Broad
The committee unanimously recommends approving exterior renovations at 10 Rue Broad, including replacing exterior cladding with custom-made pine clapboard and installing new molded wooden casings. The project aims to preserve the building's architectural character using a sober color palette consistent with the Vieux-Aylmer heritage site. A brief comment was noted regarding the choice of black moldings.
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Heritage – Replacement of exterior wall cladding and window/door casings – 10, rue Broad – Aylmer electoral district – Vincent Roy

Questions, answers, and comments were formulated, concerning among other things:

  • Surprise is expressed at seeing black moldings, and not white like at 89, rue Thomas.

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CONSIDERING THAT a request to replace the exterior wall cladding and casings has been submitted for 10, rue Broad; CONSIDERING THAT the building is located in the Aylmer heritage insertion sector and in the well-protected heritage PIIA, and the work proposed by the applicant is subject to the approval of the municipal council pursuant to the Règlement sur le site du patrimoine d’Aylmer numéro 2100-97 and Règlement numéro 535-2025 regarding site planning and architectural integration plans; CONSIDERING THAT the proposed work consists of replacing the existing exterior cladding of the main, north side, and rear facades with similar cladding composed of custom-installed pine clapboard, while the cladding of the south side facade, which has an old appearance and is composed of planks imitating cut stone, will be preserved and painted; CONSIDERING THAT the work also includes the replacement, on all four facades, of the wood elements framing the exterior cladding with similar wood elements, as well as the replacement of the casings framing the openings with molded wood casings; CONSIDERING THAT all materials, once installed, will be painted in sober colors, compatible with the traditional color palette of the buildings of the Vieux-Aylmer heritage site, allowing for the highlighting of the building's architectural elements and contributing to the preservation of its architectural and heritage character; CONSIDERING THAT the work complies with the provisions of the Règlement de zonage numéro 532-2020, and respects the applicable objectives and evaluation criteria of Règlement numéro 535-2025 regarding site planning and architectural integration plans;

CONSEQUENTLY, this Committee recommends that the council approve, pursuant to the Règlement numéro 2100-97 on the Aylmer heritage site, exterior work at 10, rue Broad, aimed at replacing the exterior wall cladding and casings, as illustrated in the project analysis in the documents titled:

  • Façades principale et arrière proposées – By Service d’Aide-conseil en Rénovation Patrimoniale (SARP) – July 29, 2026 – 10, rue Broad;
  • Façades latérales proposées - By Service d’Aide-conseil en Rénovation Patrimoniale (SARP) – July 29, 2026 – 10, rue Broad;
  • Matériau de revêtement envoyé par requérant, March 6, 2026 and chambranle by SARP July 7, 2026 – 10, rue Broad.

UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDED

culturezoning Aylmer 10, rue Broad Règlement 2100-97Règlement 535-2025Règlement 532-2020 renovation10 rue BroadAylmer heritagecladding
11 #
Heritage – Renovation of a single-family dwelling – 26 Rue Taylor
The committee unanimously recommends approving a regularization request for renovations at 26 Rue Taylor. The work involves replacing an aging rear solarium to address water infiltration and improve the building's thermal performance. The project is located within the Hanson-Taylor-Wright heritage site.
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Heritage – Renovation of a single-family dwelling – 26, rue Taylor – Hull-Wright electoral district – Steve Moran

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CONSIDERING THAT a request to regularize renovation work has been submitted for the property located at 26, rue Taylor; CONSIDERING THAT the targeted property is located in the Hanson-Taylor-Wright heritage site where any renovation project of a main building is subject to council approval pursuant to Règlement numéro 2194 of the Hanson-Taylor-Wright heritage site; CONSIDERING THAT the work carried out provides for the complete replacement of the rear solarium at the end of its life in order to eliminate water infiltration and improve the thermal performance of the building; CONSIDERING THAT the project complies with the applicable regulatory provisions of the Règlement de zonage 532-2020, and respects the majority of the evaluation criteria of Règlement numéro 2194 of the Hanson-Taylor-Wright heritage site;

CONSEQUENTLY, this Committee recommends that the council approve, pursuant to the Règlement constituant le site du patrimoine Hanson Taylor Wright numéro 2194, a project for the regularization of renovation work at 26, rue Taylor, as illustrated in the project analysis in the plans titled:

  • Vue en plan et photos de la verrière – By the applicant – April 2023 – Annotated by the SUDD – 26, rue Taylor.

UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDED

culturezoning Hull-Wright 26, rue Taylor Règlement 2194Règlement 532-2020 renovation26 rue TaylorHanson-Taylor-Wrightsolarium
12 #
Heritage – Renovation of a commercial building – 895 Rue Jacques-Cartier
The committee unanimously recommends approving renovations at 895 Rue Jacques-Cartier, which include replacing exterior siding and roofing. The project involves switching to engineered wood and fiber-cement siding, and replacing asphalt shingles and green painted metal with silver metal roofing. The committee noted a question regarding the consistency of board dimensions where different siding materials meet on the east facade.
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Heritage – Renovation of a commercial building – 895, rue Jacques-Cartier – Pointe-Gatineau electoral district – Marc Carrière

Questions, answers, and comments were formulated, concerning among other things:

  • Two different exterior cladding materials will meet on the facade of the east part. A request is made to verify if the dimension of the boards will be the same for both materials.

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CONSIDERING THAT a request to replace the exterior wall and roof cladding has been submitted for the establishment located at 895, rue Jacques-Cartier; CONSIDERING THAT the project aims to replace all vinyl siding on the front, rear, and left side facades with engineered wood siding, those on the right side facade with fiber-cement siding, and the roof coverings of asphalt shingles and green painted metal with a single type of silver metal covering; CONSIDERING THAT the proposed work will allow for the maintenance and enhancement of the components of the targeted building and the Jacques-Cartier heritage site; CONSIDERING THAT the building is located in the Jacques-Cartier and St-Jean-Baptiste heritage site and that the proposed work is subject to municipal council approval pursuant to Règlement numéro 2194 regarding the Jacques-Cartier heritage site; CONSIDERING THAT the proposed renovations comply with the regulatory provisions applicable to renovations of a non-conforming building protected by acquired rights, despite the right side setback of the existing building at 0.34 m from the right side line, which does not respect the minimum setback of 1.5 m prescribed in the specification grid of the targeted zone; CONSIDERING THAT the request respects the applicable criteria of the Règlement relatif au site du patrimoine Jacques-Cartier numéro 914-96; CONSIDERING THAT the request was filed in 2023, before the entry into force of the Règlement relatif aux plans d’implantation et d’intégration architecturale numéro 535-2025, it is therefore subject only to Règlement numéro 2194 regarding the Jacques-Cartier heritage site;

CONSEQUENTLY, this Committee recommends that the council approve, pursuant to the Règlement constituant le site du patrimoine Jacques-Cartier numéro 914-96, a project at 895, rue Jacques-Cartier, to replace the exterior wall and roof coverings of the building, as illustrated in the project analysis in the plans titled:

  • Travaux proposés – remplacement des parements des murs extérieurs – Juxta Architectes Inc. – May 20, 2026 – 895, rue Jacques-Cartier;
  • Travaux proposés – remplacement des revêtements de la toiture – Applicant – July 21, 2026 – 895, rue Jacques-Cartier.

UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDED

culturezoning Pointe-Gatineau 895, rue Jacques-Cartier Règlement 2194Règlement 914-96Règlement 535-2025 renovation895 rue Jacques-CartierJacques-Cartier heritagesiding