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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSD-062-18Clarftwn 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: June 25, 2018 Report Number: PSD -062-18 Resolution: PD -146-18 File Number: PLN 34.5.2.44, PLN 34.5.2.40, PLN 34.5.2.20 By-law Number: Report Subject: Proposed alterations to three designated heritage properties: 5161 Main Street, 2662 Concession Road 8, and 110 Wellington Street, Bowmanville. Recommendations: That Report PSD -062-18 be received; 2. That permission be granted to alter the existing soffit and fascia on the dwelling at 5161 Main Street, Orono, in accordance with Section 33(4) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18; 3. That permission be granted to replace the siding on the northeast wall of the sawmill building at 2662 Concession Road 8, Darlington, in accordance with Section 33(4) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18; 4. That permission be granted to repair the front verandah roof and columns on the dwelling at 110 Wellington Street, Bowmanville, in accordance with Section 33(4) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18; and 5. That the Ontario Heritage Trust, the Clarington Heritage Committee, the property owners, and all interested parties listed in Report PSD -062-18 be advised of Council's decision. Municipality of Clarington Report PSD -062-18 Page 2 Report Overview The owners of the designated heritage properties at 5161 Main Street, Orono; 2662 Concession Road 8, (Hayden) Darlington; and 110 Wellington Street, Bowmanville have applied for a Heritage Incentive Grant to complete work on their property. Each proposal involves the alteration of a heritage attribute that has been identified in the respective property's designation by-law. The Ontario Heritage Act requires the owner of a designated property to obtain Council approval for alterations which have the potential to affect the reasons for designation. 1. Background 1.1 The property at 5161 Main Street, Orono is known as the Thomas Doncaster house and was built in 1899. It is Edwardian in style and notable for its front facing balcony, rear facing dormer and its Italianate features such as its carved eave brackets, double front entrance door and round top first floor window. 1.2 The property at 2662 Concession Road 8, Darlington is home to the Woodley Sawmill near Hayden. The dwelling on the property was built circa 1850 and the sawmill was moved to this site in the 1870's. The sawmill has been operated by the Woodley family ever since and it continues to be powered by water from the adjacent creek. 1.3 The property at 110 Wellington Street, Bowmanville was built circa 1870 in the Italianate style. It features red brick with contrasting buff quoins and mouldings over the arched windows on the lower storey. It features a two-storey bowed verandah with Tuscan columns, dentils and turned balusters which is unique in Bowmanville. 1.4 Each property owner has applied for a Heritage Incentive grant to assist with the costs of repairing portions of the buildings that have deteriorated over time. The owners also require the approval of a heritage permit in order to be eligible for the Heritage Incentive grant as the proposed works involved the alteration of a designated heritage attribute of each property. The Clarington Heritage Committee (CHC) have reviewed each proposal at its June 19, 2018 meeting. 2. The Ontario Heritage Act 2.1 The Ontario Heritage Act empowers a Municipality to pass a by-law designating a property to be of cultural heritage value or interest. Municipality of Clarington Resort PSD -062-18 Paae 3 2.2 The Ontario Heritage Act stipulates that the owner of a property designated under Part IV cannot alter the property where such alteration is likely to affect the reasons for designation without the written consent of Council. Council is required to consider any application for alteration of a designated heritage property in consultation with its heritage committee. 3. Proposals 5161 Main Street, Orono 3.1 The designation by-law for this property references the wood soffits, carved and paired eave brackets and wood frieze as architectural features of heritage significance. The owners are proposing to drill venting holes in the wood soffit and install a new aluminum soffit over the wood on each side of the house. Additionally, the existing wood fascia and eavestrough will be removed and replaced. The existing brackets and frieze will be maintained. The wood soffit has deteriorated due to water damage and the fascia is sagging creating a water to foundation issue. See Attachment 1 for images. 2662 Concession Road 8, Darlington 3.2 The sawmill building is recognized in the designation by-law as having heritage significance as it has seen few changes since it was moved to the site in the 1870's. The owner is proposing to replace the original white pine siding of the northeast wall with new white pine siding. The work is required as the siding has deteriorated resulting in gaps between siding boards thus exposing the inside of the building to the elements. The frame of the mill will be unchanged. See Attachment 2 for images. 110 Wellington Street, Bowmanville 3.3 The bowed verandah with dentils on the cornicing, Tuscan columns and balustrade are recognized in the designation by-law as having heritage significance. The sheathing of the verandah roof and supporting columns are compromised, it is suspected that the beam on the upper veranda has rotted. The owner is seeking to restore the verandah roof and address any rot that has occurred to the columns. See Attachment 3 for images. 4. Staff Comments 4.1 Staff have reviewed each proposal and have consulted with the CHC to assess the expected impacts on the protected heritage features of the buildings as listed above. Each proposal involves the restoration of wood features that have experienced deterioration due to age and water damage. Staff and the CHC are of the opinion that all of the proposed works will have minimal impact on the heritage attributes of each building and will help to bring the buildings to a state of good repair. The long term conservation of the buildings will be the result of the works. Municipality of Clarington Report PSD -062-18 Page 4 4.2 Council first approved the funding and criteria for Heritage Incentive Grants in 2013 in Report PSD -019-13. The grants are allocated amongst the applications received in any given year. For 2018 Council approved $6,000 in funding. The Heritage Incentive Grant Program is intended to assist properties designated under the Ontario Heritage Act (2015) Part IV and V with finance the cost of repairs and restoration of a designated heritage property. A grant will cover up to 50% of the costs of eligible work to a maximum of $2000 for exterior and $1000 for interior works. Once the heritage permits are approved Staff will be able to finalize the allocation of the heritage incentive grants amongst the properties for 2018. 5. Concurrence Not applicable. 6. Conclusion 6.1 Staff support the requests for alterations at 5161 Main Street, Orono; 2662 Concession Road 8, Darlington; and 110 Wellington Street, Bowmanville and recommend Council approval of each heritage permit application. 7. Strategic Plan Application The recommendations contained in this report conform to Section 3.5 of the Strategic Plan which promotes managing growth in ways that will maintain and sustain our "small town" feel. Municipality of Clarington Report PSD -062-18 Page 5 Submitted by: David Crome, MCIP, RPP, Director of Planning Services Reviewed bz 9 y: Andrew C. Allison, B. Comm, LL.B CAO Staff Contact: David Addington, Planner II, Special Projects, 905-623-3379 ext.2419 or daddington@clarington.net Attachment 1: 5161 Main Street, photos Attachment 2: 2662 Concession Road 8, photos Attachment 3: 110 Wellington Street, photos FL/jp Interested parties to be notified of Council's decision. Bradley and Yvonne Lauzon Jim Woodley Judy and Robert Hagerman Clarington Heritage Committee c/o Dave Addington Ontario Heritage Trust I:\ADepartment\LDO NEW FILING SYSTEM\PLN Files\PLN 34 Heritage (All Files)\PLN 34.5.2.40 2662 Concession Road 8, Woodley Saw Mill_Pf\Staff Report\Report PSD-062-18.Docx Attachment 1 to Municipality of Clarington Report PSD -062-18 5161 Main Street, Orono Figure 1: Front Facade Figure 2: Image of soffit with brackets and fascia on north elevation Attachment 2 to Municipality of Clarington Report PSD -062-18 2662 Concession Road 8 Figure 1 (above) and 2: Northeast side of sawmill building �y Z h {.� ��; ins.*,. 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