DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE – MINUTES – 230th meeting held on August 19, 2025 at 4:31 p.m.
⭐ Notable items (6)
The public hearing was opened to allow citizens to comment on demolition requests. A resident expressed concerns regarding the demolition of several historic buildings on Kent and Laval streets, arguing that they hold heritage value and that their neglect by owners should not justify their destruction.
The committee approved the demolition of a single-family home built in 1950 at 16 Côté Street. The property will be subdivided to allow for the construction of two semi-detached buildings, each containing four residential units, supporting the city's densification goals.
The committee approved the demolition of a two-family home built in 1910 at 17 du Centre Street. Despite its heritage value, the committee determined the demolition was appropriate to allow for the construction of two new five-unit residential buildings, which align with the neighborhood's intensification objectives.
The committee approved the partial demolition of a 1914 building at 35-37 Kent Street. This is part of a larger redevelopment project involving 96 new housing units, and the approval is conditional upon the final architectural plans and necessary zoning variances being granted by the city council.
The committee approved the demolition of a vacant, structurally compromised 'matchbox' style house at 226 Maisonneuve Boulevard. The building posed a safety risk to the public and had been subject to illegal occupation; the site will be grassed over following demolition.
The committee approved the demolition of a 1968 two-family home at 1221 Notre-Dame Street due to structural instability and water infiltration. The site will be redeveloped into four semi-detached buildings, each containing four units, to increase housing density.
The meeting was officially opened at 4:33 p.m. following a roll call of members.
The committee members formally adopted the meeting agenda.
The minutes from the previous meeting on June 17, 2025, were approved by the committee.
The chair will sign the minutes of the June 17, 2025, meeting.
No follow-up actions were required for the minutes of the June 17, 2025, meeting.
The next meeting of the Demolition Committee is scheduled for September 3, 2025.
The public hearing was opened to allow citizens to comment on demolition requests. A resident expressed concerns regarding the demolition of several historic buildings on Kent and Laval streets, arguing that they hold heritage value and that their neglect by owners should not justify their destruction.
The public hearing portion of the meeting was closed.
The committee approved the demolition of a single-family home built in 1950 at 16 Côté Street. The property will be subdivided to allow for the construction of two semi-detached buildings, each containing four residential units, supporting the city's densification goals.
The committee approved the demolition of a two-family home built in 1910 at 17 du Centre Street. Despite its heritage value, the committee determined the demolition was appropriate to allow for the construction of two new five-unit residential buildings, which align with the neighborhood's intensification objectives.
The committee approved the partial demolition of a 1914 building at 35-37 Kent Street. This is part of a larger redevelopment project involving 96 new housing units, and the approval is conditional upon the final architectural plans and necessary zoning variances being granted by the city council.
The committee approved the demolition of a vacant, structurally compromised 'matchbox' style house at 226 Maisonneuve Boulevard. The building posed a safety risk to the public and had been subject to illegal occupation; the site will be grassed over following demolition.
The committee approved the demolition of a 1968 two-family home at 1221 Notre-Dame Street due to structural instability and water infiltration. The site will be redeveloped into four semi-detached buildings, each containing four units, to increase housing density.
The committee addressed a public inquiry regarding online document transparency. It was clarified that the city can only publish documents if the applicant consents to their disclosure, and applicants are encouraged to provide such consent to ensure public transparency.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.