The provincial heritage review board recommended the heritage designation not be approved due to the deterioration of the home. Coun. Findura said he did visit the home and was shocked to see the disrepair and how the house got to that point. He said it's ready to fall apart. "I've always fought for heritage," Findura said. "I would love to keep it as a heritage ... It's important for our city, but this house, unfortunately, it's done it's course." Findura said he's hearing from the owners that it would bring a new family to the area and remember the heritage of this home — potentially with a plaque.