Two Old Aylmer homes slated for demolition
Sophie Demers
Demolition notices were published for two old Aylmer heritage homes on March 12. Anyone who wants to object to the demolition must contact the City’s Office of the clerk within 10 days of the publication of the public notice. This can be done by email at greffe@gatineau.ca or by mail.
The Committee on Demolition Applications will hold a public meeting on March 25 at 4:30 pm in the Mont-Bleu room on the first floor of the Maison du Citoyen, located at 25, rue Laurier. The meeting is open to the public either in person or online. To access the meeting online, individuals can find the link on the “Calendrier des réunions” on the city’s website. The decisions on the demolitions will be made at this meeting.
Afterward, anyone who disagrees with a decision made by the committee can request that it be reviewed by the municipal council. This process costs $122.50.
30, rue Bancroft
This single-family home was built in 1928 and is valued at $380,700. The Service de l’Urbanisme et du Développement Durable (SUDD) recommends the demolition. The home is listed on Gatineau’s built heritage inventory. A study of the heritage value was done by Gris Orange Consultant Inc., an independent company that states that the heritage value is low. Conversely, the SUDD evaluates that the heritage value is considered “medium”.
Inspectech Outaouais did the building inspection and identified structural deterioration and deterioration of the interior. However, the SUDD considered the building inspection report incomplete, only briefly referring to the condition of the foundation. The project analysis document stated that there was no evidence that the building is beyond repair.
The building is currently vacant.
17, rue du Centre
This two-unit house was built in 1910. The building has an estimated value of $244,800, while the lot is estimated at $322,800. There are currently tenants in both units, but they have been informed of the plan for demolition. The building is not listed on the city’s built heritage inventory. However, it is part of the pre-inventory and will be included in the traditional heritage inventory when it is completed. A heritage assessment of the building was done by Cardo Urbanisme, which found that the building has a ‘low’ heritage value. The SUDD agrees with this assessment.
Inspection Baizana Inc. did the building inspection. The report highlights cracks in the foundation, damaged shingles, sagging roof, deflection of the floors, and several areas with damaged exterior siding. There is also mold in both units. The restoration costs are estimated at $500,000.
The plan for after demolition is the construction of a three-storey multi-unit building with 13 rental units and 10 interior parking spaces, as well as six outdoor bicycle parking spaces.
