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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSD-037-18Clarftwn Planning Services Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: Planning and Development Committee Date of Meeting: April 23, 2018 Report Number: PSD -037-18 Resolution: PD -077-18 File Number: PLN 34.5.4.18 and 34.5.2.86 By-law Number: Report Subject: Heritage Designation, 156 Church Street, Bowmanville Recommendations: 1. That Report PSD -037-18 be received; 2. That the Clerk issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 156 Church Street, Bowmanville, as a cultural heritage resource under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act; 3. That depending on the response to the Notice of Intention to Designate, the Clerk either prepare the necessary by-law or report back to Council regarding objection(s) received; and 4. That the interested parties listed in Report PSD -037-18 and any delegations, be advised of Council's decision. Municipality of Clarington Report PSD -037-18 Page 2 Report Overview The Municipality is responsible for the identification and conservation of heritage resources. The Edna Thompson Child Care Centre at 156 Church Street is an example of a well maintained and cared for building by its current owner, the Region of Durham. It would be beneficial to designate the property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act to ensure its significant architectural features continue to be part of the downtown fabric of Bowmanville. 1. 1.1 Background 156 Church Street, Bowmanville is a primary heritage resource in the Municipality's heritage resource inventory of cultural heritage resources. The Region of Durham and Municipality both have goals in their Official Plans and Strategic Plans with regard to the protection and preservation of cultural heritage resources. W - - -�- 1 a J `A Figure 1: Edna Thompson Child Care Centre, 156 Church Street, Bowmanville Municipality of Clarington Report PSD -037-18 Page 3 1.2 156 Church Street (Figure 2) is one of the best examples of the Italianate architectural style in Clarington. The house known as the Shaw house for its long association with the family is beautifully proportioned, with sophisticated detailing. Dichromatic brickwork is used effectively, and the contrast between buff and red brick forms a distinctive pattern between the storeys. Buff brick also accents the solid quoins and double rows of hood moldings above the paired windows. The broad eaves are supported by elegant brackets below a hipped roof that is shingled in slate on the angled portions. The recessed central bay is unique, enclosing an intricately detailed storm porch with paneled double doors, sidelights and three rounded transom lights. The complete description of the cultural heritage attributes of this property is included in Attachment 1. • � J 5 �1 Figure 2 - view of 156 Church from across the street 1.3 The Region of Durham, Facilities Division have maintained the building at 156 Church Street in keeping with the architectural character of the building. The building as the Edna Thompson Child Care Centre has to meet the requirements of the Day Care Act and the Accessibility Act. The interior of the building has been altered and an addition added to the rear of the building. The Region is currently looking for a new home for the Edna Thompson Childcare Centre and will be looking to dispose of the property in the future. Municipality of Clarington Report PSD -037-18 2. Protecting Cultural Heritage Resources Page 4 2.1 In achieving its cultural heritage objectives, the tools that the Municipality has at its disposal are the Provincial Policy Statement, the Ontario Heritage Act plus the goals objectives and policies of the Official Plan. 2.2 Section 2.6.1 of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) states that significant built heritage resources shall be conserved. In the PPS 2014, "significant" is defined as a resource that has been determined to have cultural heritage value or interest for the important contribution it makes to our understanding of the history of a place, an event, or a people. "Conserved" is defined as the identification, protection, use and/or management of built heritage resources in a manner that ensures their cultural heritage value or interest is retained under the Ontario Heritage Act. 2.3 Section 4 of Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe identifies cultural heritage sites as valuable assets that must be wisely protected and managed as part of planning for future growth. 3. Legislation Ontario Heritage Act 3.1 The Ontario Heritage Act empowers a municipality to pass a by-law designating a structure considered to be of cultural heritage significance. The Clarington Heritage Committee (CHC) are in full support of the designation of this property. 3.2 The Ontario Heritage Act outlines the process for designation. The CHC has recommended the designation, if Council concurs, the next step is publishing the Notice of Intention to Designate in the locally circulated newspaper. Only one advertisement of the Notice of Intention to Designate is required. A summary description of the heritage designation process is attached to this report as Attachment 2. 3.3 Once a property is designated the property owner is required to obtain the consent for any proposed significant alterations to the building listed in the designation by-law (Attachment 3) or for demolition of all or part of the structure. Region of Durham Official Plan 3.4 Section 2 of the Regional Municipality of Durham Official Plan sets out goals for the preservation of historic and cultural heritage, including built heritage. Further it encourages Councils of the area municipalities to utilize the Ontario Heritage Act to conserve, protect and enhance the built and cultural heritage resources. Municipality of Clarington Report PSD -037-18 Clarington Official Plan 3.5 Section 8 of the Clarington Official Plan fully supports the heritage designation of individual properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. 4. Public Notice Page 5 Under the Ontario Heritage Act notification is required before Council designates a property. Municipal Staff have worked with the Facilities Division at Region of Durham on an ongoing basis to ensure the maintenance and repairs to the building are in keeping with the architecture features. Staff notified the Commissioner of Works for Durham Region regarding the intention to designate the building and met in late March, 2018. 5. Concurrence Not Applicable. 6. Conclusion 6.1 The Clarington Heritage Committee and Staff are in support of the designation of this property as an individual designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. 6.2 Should no objections be received by the Municipal Clerk within 30 days of publishing the Notice of Intention to designate the proposed by-law designating the property will be forwarded to Council for approval. Alternatively if an objection(s) is received the Clerk will provide a report to Council. 6.3 Upon designation the owners will be presented with a bronze plaque signifying the significance of the property to the community and the Municipality as a whole. 7. Strategic Plan Application The recommendations contained in this report conform to the Strategic Plan. Municipality of Clarington Report PSD -037-18 Submitted by: David J. Crome, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning Services Reviewed by: Page 6 Andrew C. Allison, B. Comm., LLB Chief Administrative Officer Staff Contact: Faye Langmaid, Manager of Special Projects, 905-623-3379 ext. 2407 or fIan gmaid (a)-clarington.net Attachments: Attachment 1 — Statement of cultural value and heritage attributes Attachment 2 — Heritage designation process Attachment 3 — Proposed By-law The following is a list of the interested parties to be notified of Council's decision: Region of Durham, Clerk Susan Siopis, Commissioner of Works, Region of Durham Clarington Heritage Committee c/o Dave Addington Jim Leonard, Ontario Heritage Trust Tracey Ali, President, Clarington ACO FL/nl;tg I:\ADepartment\LDO NEW FILING SYSTEM\PLN Files\PLN 34 Heritage (All Files)\PLN 34.5.4.18 156 Church St Bowmanville\PSD-037-18.docx Attachment 1 to Municipality of Clarington Report PSD -037-18 The Shaw House 156 Church Street, Bowmanville Statement of Cultural Value This fine Italianate brick house was built at 156 Church Street circa 1890, and replaced an earlier brick house. Both were home to members of the Shaw family. In 1845 Thomas Shaw (1819-1885) emigrated to Canada from England with his wife Jane (nee Newby 1815-1901) and daughter Mary Elizabeth (1843-1920). Although no records of the family's early life can be found, it seems probable that they came to Bowmanville almost immediately, as Mary Elizabeth's obituary in 1920 states that "she lived 75 years on Church Street". At least four more children were added to the family: Thomas Junior (1848-1884), Cornelia (b.1851) Anna (b.1852) and Oratis Franklin (1856-1882). In the 1861 Census, Thomas and Jane are living in a brick house on Church Street in Bowmanville and Thomas' occupation is given as "hotel keeper". It is fair to assume that he is managing the Alma Hotel, built on Lot 156 Church Street in 1856 and owned by Samuel Mason. In 1869, Jane Shaw purchased Lot 155 from William Dean, (this was possibly the house she and Thomas were already living in) and in 1872 Thomas purchased the Alma Hotel from Samuel Mason. The Alma was a handsome, three- storey brick building located at the busy corner of Church and Temperance Streets. From a photograph taken on July 5th 1886, it appears to have in excess of 30 rooms, and was undoubtedly a very successful family enterprise. Originally a temperance house, this seems to have changed with Shaw ownership - in the 1881 Census Thomas Junior's occupation is described as "bar keeper." Over the course of two years, Thomas and Jane lost their eldest grandson Newby Muir (January 1882) and both sons — Orastis Franklin (known as Frank) in April 1882 and Thomas Junior in September 1884. Thomas Senior did not long survive them, dying in May 1885. Then, on July 7 1888, a fire began in the hotel stables which quickly spread to the hotel, the Shaw residence and ultimately to the Congregational church. All were lost. The Shaw residence and church were rebuilt, but the Alma Hotel was never replaced. After re -construction, Thomas Shaw Senior's widow, Jane, moved into the new house at 156 Church Street — a residence considerably larger and more elegant than its predecessor. Originally set back from the street, it was one of the most imposing homes in Bowmanville. In the 1891 Census, Jane's daughter Mary Elizabeth Muir (now a widow), grand- daughter Annie Muir and grandson James Marriner Muir (a teacher) are all living with her. In 1892, James leaves for Hawaii, where he marries and raises a family of his own. By the 1901 Census Jane, Elizabeth and Annie are sharing the house with four young boarders, all described as "sandwich makers". After Jane Shaw's death on November 11 1901 her daughter, Mary Elizabeth Muir inherited the property under the terms of Thomas Shaw's Will. In 1918, Mary Elizabeth Muir deeded 156 Church Street to her daughter Annie, and in 1919 sold Lot 156 (site of the Alma Hotel) to The Bell Telephone Company for $2,000. Following Mary Elizabeth's death in July 1920, Annie sells the property to William Claude Caverley for $6,000. Annie does not long survive her mother, dying in Toronto on May 15, 1921. 156 Church Street remained in the Caverley/Oliver family until 1955, when it was sold to local doctor Allen B. Sylvester. In 1968, Dr. Sylvester sold the property to Dr Harold Anfossi who, in turn, sold it in 1975 to the Regional Municipality of Durham. At present, it houses a Regional Day Care Centre. Description of Heritage Attributes The Shaw House at 156 Church Street in Bowmanville is beautifully proportioned, with sophisticated detailing. Dichromatic brickwork is used effectively, and the contrast between buff and red brick forms a distinctive pattern between the storeys. Buff brick also accents the solid quoins and double rows of hood mouldings above the paired windows. The broad eaves are supported by elegant brackets below a hipped slate shingled roof. The recessed central bay is unique, enclosing an intricately detailed storm porch with panelled double doors, sidelights and three rounded transom lights. 156 Church Street is a fine Italianate brick house built circa 1890. The craftsmanship of its construction is extraordinary and is evidenced in its exterior and architectural features which include: Exterior x dichromatic brickwork (buff and red brick) x buff brick also accents the solid quoins and double rows of hood mouldings above the paired windows. x the elegant brackets below a hipped roof on the broad eaves. x the recessed central bay. x the double doors, sidelights and three rounded transom lights of the front porch x the slate shingled angular (hipped) portions of the roof. 1. Desiqnation by Municipal Bvlav (Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act) Designation proposed l Council consults with MHC Council Decision: NO Proceed with designation? Property nc YES Notice of Intention to Designate: 1. Served on property owner 2. Served on OHT 3. Published in newspaper YES Obithin K da jections wys? Objection CRB foi NO r' Council Decision: Designate property? YES Designating bylaw passed & Notice of With( registered on title Intention to De; 1. Served on pr 2. Served on 01 3. Published in Notice of Designation: 1. Served on property owner 2. Served on OHT 3. Published in newspaper Property nc Property listed on municipal and provincial registers Property listed on Canadian Register mIPP Designating Heritage Properties • Appendix: Flowcharts Attachment 3 to Municipality of Clarington Report PSD -037-18 The Corporation of the Municipality Of Clarington By -Law No. 2018 — Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal purposes as 156 Church Street, Bowmanville, Municipality of Clarington as a property of historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act, R. S. O. 1990, Chapter 0.18; Whereas the Ontario Heritage Act, R. S. O., 1990, c.O. 18 authorizes the Council of the Municipality to enact by- laws to designate properties to be of historic or architectural value or interest for the purposes of the Act; and Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington has caused to be served upon the owner of the property known for municipal purposes at156 Church Street, Bowmanville and upon the Ontario Heritage Foundation, Notice of Intention to Designate the aforesaid real property and has caused such Notice of Intention to be published in the Clarington This Week, a newspaper having general circulation in the area of the designation on ; and Whereas the reasons for the designation of the aforesaid property under the Ontario Heritage Act are contained in Schedule "A" attached to and forming part of this by-law; and Whereas the Clarington Heritage Committee has recommended that the property known for municipal purposes as 156 Church Street, Bowmanville, be designated as a property of historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act; and Whereas no notice of objection to the proposed designation was served upon the Municipal Clerk within the period prescribed by the Ontario Heritage Act; Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of The Municipality of Clarington hereby enacts as follows: 1. The property known for municipal purposes at 156 Church Street, Bowmanville which is more particularly described in Schedule "B" which is attached to and forms part of this by- law, is hereby designated as a property which has historic or architectural value or interest under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R. S. O. 1990, c., O. 18. 2. The Solicitor for the Municipality of Clarington is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be registered against the title to the property described in Schedule "B" hereto. 3. The Municipal Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be served upon the owner of the property described in Schedule "B" hereto and on the Ontario Heritage Foundation. The Municipal Clerk also is authorized to cause notice of the passing of this by-law to be published in the Clarington This Week, a newspaper having general circulation in the area of the designation. By-law passed in open session this day of , 2018 C. Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk Adrian Foster, Mayor Schedule 'A' To By-law 2018 - Statement of Significance and list of character defining features Cultural Heritaae Attributes The heritage value of 156 Church Street, Bowmanville resides in the fine Italianate brick house was built circa 1890. It replaced an earlier brick home, both owned and occupied by members of the Shaw family. In 1845 Thomas Shaw (1819-1885) emigrated to Canada from England with his wife Jane (nee Newby 1815-1901) and daughter Mary Elizabeth (1843-1920). Although no records of the family's early life can be found, it seems probable that they came to Bowmanville almost immediately, as Mary Elizabeth's obituary in 1920 states that "she lived 75 years on Church Street". At least four more children were added to the family: Thomas Junior (1848-1884), Cornelia (b.1851) Anna (b.1852) and Oratis Franklin (1856-1882). In the 1861 Census, Thomas and Jane are living in a brick house on Church Street in Bowmanville and Thomas' occupation is given as "hotel keeper". It is fair to assume that he is managing the Alma Hotel, built on Lot 156 Church Street in 1856 and owned by Samuel Mason. In 1869, Jane Shaw purchased Lot 155 from William Dean, (this was possibly the house she and Thomas were already living in) and in 1872 Thomas purchased the Alma Hotel from Samuel Mason. The Alma was a handsome, three- storey brick building located at the busy corner of Church and Temperance Streets. From a photograph taken on July 5th 1886, it appears to have in excess of 30 rooms, and was undoubtedly a very successful family enterprise. Originally a temperance house, this seems to have changed with Shaw ownership - in the 1881 Census Thomas Junior's occupation is described as "bar keeper." Over the course of two years, Thomas and Jane lost their eldest grandson Newby Muir (January 1882) and both sons — Orastis Franklin (known as Frank) in April 1882 and Thomas Junior in September 1884. Thomas Senior did not long survive them, dying in May 1885. Then, on July 7 1888, a fire began in the hotel stables which quickly spread to the hotel, the Shaw residence and ultimately to the Congregational church. All were lost. The Shaw residence and church were rebuilt, but the Alma Hotel was never replaced. After re -construction, Thomas Shaw Senior's widow, Jane, moved into the new house at 156 Church Street — a residence considerably larger and more elegant than its predecessor. Originally set back from the street, it was one of the most imposing homes in Bowmanville. In the 1891 Census, Jane's daughter Mary Elizabeth Muir (now a widow), grand- daughter Annie Muir and grandson James Marriner Muir (a teacher) are all living with her. In 1892, James leaves for Hawaii, where he marries and raises a family of his own. By the 1901 Census Jane, Elizabeth and Annie are sharing the house with four young boarders, all described as "sandwich makers". After Jane Shaw's death on November 11 1901 her daughter, Mary Elizabeth Muir inherited the property under the terms of Thomas Shaw's Will. In 1918, Mary Elizabeth Muir deeded 156 Church Street to her daughter Annie, and in 1919 sold Lot 156 (site of the Alma Hotel) to The Bell Telephone Company for $2,000. Following Mary Elizabeth's death in July 1920, Annie sells the property to William Claude Caverley for $6,000. Annie does not long survive her mother, dying in Toronto on May 15, 1921. 156 Church Street remained in the Caverley/Oliver family until 1955, when it was sold to local doctor Allen B. Sylvester. In 1968, Dr. Sylvester sold the property to Dr Harold Anfossi who, in turn, sold it in 1975 to the Regional Municipality of Durham. At present, it houses a Regional Day Care Centre. Architectural Heritage Attributes The Shaw House is beautifully proportioned, with sophisticated detailing. Dichromatic brickwork is used effectively, and the contrast between buff and red brick forms a distinctive pattern between the storeys. Buff brick also accents the solid quoins and double rows of hood mouldings above the paired windows. The broad eaves are supported by elegant brackets below a hipped slate shingled roof. The recessed central bay is unique, enclosing an intricately detailed storm porch with panelled double doors, sidelights and three rounded transom lights. 156 Church Street in Bowmanville is a fine Italianate brick house built circa 1890. The craftsmanship of its construction is extraordinary and is evidenced in its exterior and architectural features which include: Exterior x dichromatic brickwork (buff and red brick) x buff brick also accents the solid quoins and double rows of hood mouldings above the paired windows x the elegant brackets below a hipped roof on the broad eaves. x the recessed central bay x the double doors, sidelights and three rounded transom lights of the front porch x the slate shingles on the angular sides (hipped) of the roof Schedule 'B' To By-law 2018 - Legal Description: Lt 155 Blk L, Plan Grant Bowmanville Pt Lot 154, Blk L, Plan Grant, Bowmanville Being Pt 5 on 1OR-378 Municipality of Clarington Regional Municipality of Durham PIN 26626-0073 (LT)