heritage

The Local Heritage Council reviewed a request to demolish a historic home built in 1860 at 124, rue Church. While the building has potential heritage interest, a structural report indicates significant foundation and roof damage, with restoration costs estimated at over $300,000. The committee recommended approval of the demolition, provided that a new 12-unit multi-family building is constructed on the site and that all necessary zoning variances are granted.

The Local Heritage Council reviewed a request to subdivide a property at 881 and 883, rue Jacques-Cartier to convert an existing garage into a primary residential building. The committee recommended against the project, citing concerns about densification in a high-risk flood zone (0-20 year recurrence interval) and the potential for setting a negative precedent.

The Local Heritage Council reviewed a request to demolish a 1920 multi-unit building at 93, rue des Oliviers. The committee discussed concerns regarding tenant relocation, the building's heritage value, and the design of the proposed replacement structure. Despite some opposition, the committee voted to recommend the demolition to the Demolition Review Committee, subject to city regulations.