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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-01-16 MinutesCLARINGTON HERITAGE COMMITTEE Minutes of Meeting January 16, 2018 MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Taylor, Victor Suppan, Tracey Ali, Filip Aleksanderek, Katharine Warren, Steve Conway, Councillor Hooper, Mark Stanisz, Peter Vogel, Robert Malone REGRETS: None STAFF: David Addington, Planning Services DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None declared. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 18.01 Moved by T. Taylor, seconded by B. Malone THAT the agenda for January 16, 2018 be adopted as amended. "CARRIED" ADOPTION OF MINUTES 18.02 Moved by T. Taylor, seconded by V. Suppan THAT the minutes of the Meeting of November 21, 2017 be accepted as amended. "CARRIED" DELEGATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS BUSINESS ARISING Jury Lands Foundation (Camp 30) — D. Addington reported that the designating by-law for Camp 30 (2020 Lambs Road) passed on January 15, 2018. Goodyear Property — D. Addington reported that the upcoming review of the Bowmanville East Town Centre Secondary Plan will include staff working with a project consultant in regards to assessing redevelopment opportunities and heritage matters for the Goodyear property. Hollingshead Property — No news to report 1 1 P a g e REPORTS FROM OTHER COMMITTEES Bowmanville Community Improvement Program — Councillor Hooper reported that the amendment to the CIP was approved by Council on January 15, 2018 and outlined the changes, addition of an accessibility grant and signage grant, deletion of residential properties along Wellington Street. Orono Community Improvement Program — P. Vogel reported that the Orono CIP group met on January 3, 2018 and the following was discussed: xThe CIP amendment report was recommended at the January 8 Planning & Development meeting (CIP amendment was passed by Council on January 15, 2018). xThe annual report showed that there was one grant application for Orono in 2017. xThe Sid Rutherford stone and plaque will be placed at the entrance of the Sid Rutherford walk entrance. Newcastle Community Improvement Program — The amendment to the CIP was approved by Council on January 15, 2018. Architectural Conservancy Ontario, Clarington Branch — T. Ali reported on the following ACO activities: xAt its December meeting, grade 6 student Josh presented his speech on Camp 30 xWalking tours at Camp 30 had 170 people attend. xNext meeting is on February 12, 2018 and the Newcastle Village & District Historical Society Room is the venue. xPlanning for Doors Open has started with a focus on east Clarington. Newcastle Village & District Historical Society — B. Malone reported on the following NVDHS activities: xPlans are currently being made for the year. xNVDHS is considering applying for a federal grant to help fund the digitization of a vast archive of historical documents to make them publically accessible in association with Durham College who would provide workers. Museum — K. Warren reported on the following Museum activities: xThe agricultural exhibit was taken down and a Family Ties exhibit is going up and will be open to the public in February. xA youth group with be started on Thursday nights. xA walking tour focusing on the lives of famous women is planned for Mother's Day. 21 Page Heritage Week Working Group — D. Addington reported that a proposal for the use of the OPG funds from 2017 has been submitted to OPG for consideration. Their response is currently outstanding. The proposal included the publication and printing of walking tours brochures, a downloadable walking tour app, a dedicated iPad and pop-up banners for the walking tours and a dedication event for Steven Frank's Clarington Taken photos currently on display in Room 1A of the Municipal building, Bowmanville. CORRESPONDENCE AND COUNCIL REFERRALS Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) — D. Addington reported that CHO is seeking support for the federal recommendations on the preservation of heritage properties both from the Heritage Committee and Council. In particular, CHO is seeking support for a recommendation for a proposed tax credit for the restoration of buildings on the Canadian Register of Historic Places. V. Suppan had drafted a letter in support which had been circulated to the Committee. D. Addington presented the Committee with a resolution to be forwarded to Council stating support for the recommendations. 18.03 Moved by V. Suppan, seconded by T. Taylor THAT the Clarington Heritage Committee support the recommendations of the federal House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, and in particular, recommendation number eleven for a proposed tax credit for the conservation of buildings listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places and will send a letter of support to the federal government and recommend Clarington Council to do the same. "CARRIED" 18.04 Moved by K. Warren, seconded by F. Aleksanderek That the Clarington Heritage Committee request Council adopt the following resolution Whereas the federal House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development has identified seventeen recommendations to the federal government and its agencies contained in `Report 10' to improve the protection and preservation of Canada's national heritage; Whereas Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) is seeking the support of the Clarington Heritage Committee and Municipal Council by writing to the federal Minister of Environment with copies to the Minister of Finance and the members of federal Parliament supporting the seventeen recommendations; Whereas recommendation number eleven for a proposed tax credit for restoration and preservation work on buildings listed in the Canadian Register of Historic Places is emphasized for support as it can assist in the conservation of privately owned heritage properties within the Municipality; 31 Page Whereas the Clarington Heritage Committee has provided a letter of support for the seventeen recommendations with an emphasis on supporting recommendation number eleven and is recommending that Clarington Council also provide similar written support to the federal government; Now therefore Be it Resolved That Clarington Council supports the seventeen recommendations of the federal House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development as contained in `Report 10' regarding the preservation of Canada's heritage, and in particular, recommendation number eleven; and Further that this resolution be circulated to the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, with copies to the Minister of Finance and the members of federal Parliament. "CARRIED" Belmont Residence: xMembers of the Committee went on a tour of the Belmont House with Hannu Halminen on January 16, 2018 xMaintaining the link from the house to the creek is vital. This can be accomplished by retaining the Given Rd. allowance and adding to the open space around the Given Road connection. At has been suggested that the Provincial commemorative heritage plaque currently located at Hwy 2 be relocated back to its original site at base of Given Rd. adjacent to the creek valley. At was noted the verandah needs repair as indicated in the HIA. The Committee recommended that the Director of Planning Services review and assess whether Sections 4.23 and 4.24 of the Property Standards By-law 2007-070 are being met by the property owner. At was suggested the designating by-law for the Belmont property be amended when the new legal description resulting from the land severance comes into force. It was noted that by-law must conform to the current standards of the Ontario Heritage Act and include the cultural heritage attributes described in the Heritage Impact Study for this property 18.05 Moved by K. Warren, seconded by B. Malone THAT the Clarington Heritage Committee recommends strengthening the link from the Belmont House to the creek and enhancing the overall character and view of the home by retaining the existing Given Road allowance as open space to preserve a pathway to the creek and by increasing the parkland space surrounding the home. "CARRIED" 18.06 Moved by V. Suppan, seconded by T. Taylor 41 Page THAT By-law 88-173, being a By-law that designates the property at 302 Given Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, be amended to include a statement of cultural heritage value and a description of the heritage attributes as required by the 2005 update to the Ontario Heritage Act, by using the information provided on pages 42-44 in the Heritage Impact Assessment report provided by Golder Associates Ltd., dated November 17, 2014. "CARRIED" PROJECT REPORTS Subcommittee Reports: Municipal Inventory and Register Committee — F. Aleksanderek reported that the subcommittee has evaluated 26 Concession Street ("Dundurn") and 11 Mabel Bruce Way ("the Nurses Residence") for inclusion of the Municipal Register. Dundurn had the highest score for any property evaluated by the Committee to date with a Group 1 rating on the subcommittee's evaluation criteria. The Nurses residence also scored well with a Group 1 rating on the evaluation criteria. 18.07 Moved by V. Suppan, seconded by S. Conway THAT the Clarington Heritage Committee recommend to Council that the property at 26 Concession Street West, Bowmanville ("Dundurn"), be added to the Municipal Register. "CARRIED" 18.08 Moved by V. Suppan, seconded by S. Conway THAT the Clarington Heritage Committee recommend to Council that the property at 11 Mabel Bruce Way, Bowmanville ("the Nurses Residence"), be added to Municipal Register. "CARRIED" Public Outreach and Education Committee — No meeting to report. K. Warren suggested that pamphlets be produced outlining what it means to have a property on the Municipal Register. NEW BUSINESS Toll House Plaque — The Committee reviewed wording for a plaque for the toll house provided by the applicant who had rezoned the property. It was suggested that it might be improved by adding wording previously supplied by V. Suppan and possibly with who owned the house and the historical importance of Kingston Rd. The year built information also needs to be fact checked. 2017 Calendar Sales — D. Addington reported that the total revenue from calendars sold in 2017 was $876.40. 51 Page Heritage Website — D. Addington noted that Communications staff have received a quote for the cost to upgrade to the heritage website and make it accessible. Communications has obtained a quote and will be working with Planning staff when timing permits. There will be carry-over funds available from the 2017 Planning Services budget and funds from 2018 (if approved) available for the upgrade. The outreach committee will look for examples of effective websites to provide ideas for Clarington's website. Next meeting: February 20, 2018, 7:00 p.m., Clarington Municipal Offices, Room 1C 61 Page