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CLARINGTON HERITAGE COMMITTEE
Minutes of Meeting
April 16, 2019
Members Present: David Reesor, Katharine Warren, Marina Ross (Museum), Noel
Gamble, Jason Moore (ACO), Victor Suppan (7:45pm), Robert Malone (7:45pm)
(NVDHS), Steve Conway (8:00pm), Ron Sproule (8:00pm), Councillor Hooper (8:05pm)
Regrets: Peter Vogel
Staff: Faye Langmaid (7:40pm), Sarah Allin, Planning Services
Welcome: All present were welcomed by K. Warren, meeting Chair.
Declaration of Pecuniary Interest: None declared.
Adoption of Agenda
19.11 Moved by N. Gamble, seconded by M. Ross
That the agenda for April 16, 2019 be adopted.
“CARRIED”
Adoption of Minutes
19.12 Moved by N. Gamble, seconded by J. Moore
That the minutes of the Meeting of March 19, 2019 be accepted.
“CARRIED”
Delegation and Presentations: None.
Business Arising
Designating Heritage Trees:
S. Allin provided an overview of the Municipality of Clarington’s Tree Cutting By-law
(97-35). The Tree Cutting By-law applies to woodlots with a minimum area of 0.2
hectares, and lands designated Environmental Protection by the Clarington Official
Plan that are south of Taunton Road. The Region of Durham’s Tree Cutting By-law
applies to woodlands that measure 1.0 hectare or greater. The Clarington Official
Plan includes policies that protect natural heritage features. Clarington does not
have a by-law that regulates single trees on private property.
Committee members discussed the “Fletcher tree” located on lands north of 222
King Street E., and the cultural significance of the tree.
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K. Warren identified a large magnolia tree on Bowmanville Museum property, and
the on Beech Avenue and inquired as to whether the existing designating by-laws for
the Museum property, and the Beech Avenue Heritage Conservation District may
include the trees as a heritage attribute. For the HCD the trees are listed, for the
museum magnolia Staff will review the by-law.
K. Warren inquired if the Committee’s existing building evaluation system could be
modified, insofar as it relates to historical context and local development, to apply to
the evaluation of the cultural significance of trees. V. Suppan is formulating
evaluation guidelines. The background work will first be provided to the sub-
committee.
F. Langmaid noted the trees must have both cultural heritage and the tree itself must
be significant. The Committee would assess the cultural heritage significance of the
tree. The Planning Services Department now has an arborist on staff that could
assess the significance of the tree (for type and condition).
Sub-Committees
Municipal Inventory and Register Committee:
o V. Suppan, K. Warren, R. Sproule, J. Moore are interested in joining the
sub-committee;
o Sub-committee meets monthly to discuss individual building evaluations,
and form consensus evaluation.
Public Education and Outreach:
o K. Warren, P. Vogel, S. Conway, and N. Gamble are interested in joining
the subcommittee;
o Sub-committee meets less regularly, generally when planning/organizing
events and outreach materials/activities.
Ontario Heritage Conference:
This year’s Conference is in Goderich, ON from May 30 through June 1. The
Committee will try to send a member to the Conference. The early bird deadline is
April 30, after which the registration fee increases.
K. Warren and M. Ross are interested in attending. Committee members noted P.
Vogel previously expressed interest.
K. Warren provided an overview of potential accommodations in the area for three
nights. Accommodations are relatively limited.
The Committee passed a motion to reserve funding to enable a Committee member
to attend the conference.
19.13 Moved by V. Suppan, seconded by M. Ross
That the Clarington Heritage Committee reserves $1,000.00 to cover the cost of the
Ontario Heritage Conference from May 29 through June 1 in Bluewater and Goderich,
Ontario.
“CARRIED”
Correspondence and Council Referrals: None.
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Reports from Other Committees
Architectural Conservancy Ontario, Clarington Branch:
ACO is preparing for Doors Open, scheduled for Saturday, June 8th. The focus at this
time is the sorting out of the logistics. This year’s theme is Agriculture.
Additional volunteers are needed and appreciated. Email K. Warren regarding
volunteering at the event on June 8th, and she will connect with Scott Storey.
Newcastle Village & District Historical Society:
Someone has been retained for the Digitization project expected to commence this
summer.
Currently organizing the upcoming event for corporate members of the NVDHS and
their families as a thank you. The room will be open all day; refreshments will be
served. The event will take place on October 29; the Director of Planning Services
will be providing a presentation.
Staff requested confirmation that the Committee had paid its NVDHS member fee is
up-to-date.
19.14 Moved by V. Suppan, seconded by S. Conway
That the Clarington Heritage Committee renew its memberships to the
NVDHS and Museum.
“CARRIED”
Museum:
Waverly Place, the name for the Bowmanville Museum, is taking hold. There has
been a lot of interest in the facility for weddings, showers, and teas.
Wild Ontario exhibit continues at the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre until mid-
May, after which the Jobs and Industry in Clarington exhibit will begin.
Clarington Building staff met with Museum staff to discuss upcoming repair works.
Wilmot Heritage Park
On April 2nd, a meeting was held with David Mowat, the community Liaison for the
Mississauga First Nations of Scugog. The concept of a heritage park at Wilmot
Creek was discussed with Mr. Mowat, with the hope of the First Nations participating
in the design and development of the park.
A follow-up meeting with the First Nations communities of the Williams Treaty will be
scheduled towards the end of May.
The developer is on board to assist with development of the Park, and has been
briefed on the outcome of the April 2nd meeting. Efforts will continue to effectively
involve all stakeholders.
Project Reports
Municipal Inventory and Register Committee:
Committee members evaluated two properties for potential inclusion on the Municipal
Register, and recommend as follows:
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o 98 Church Street (Cherry Cottage): Group 1 Evaluation; qualifies for
inclusion on the Municipal Register with the intent to Designate; the
prettiest double dwelling in Bowmanville; and
o 816 Regional Road 17 (Rosedell Cottage at DocVille): Group 1
Evaluation; significant to the community, and site for commercials, and
movie sets; qualifies for inclusion on the Municipal Register.
19.15 Moved by J. Moore, seconded by N. Gamble
That the Clarington Heritage Committee recommends to Council that the properties at
98 Church Street, and 816 Regional Road 17 be added to the Municipal Register.
“CARRIED”
Outreach Committee: No items
New Business
Works Commencing:
14 Concession Street W : the shingles on the coach house are being replaced with
cedar shingles, to match the new cedar shingles on the main dwelling. The coach
house shingles are not identified in the designating by-law, therefore a Heritage
Permit is not required.
5161 Main Street, Orono: owners are commencing works to replace soffits and fascia
that have deteriorated, causing water to foundation issue. A Heritage Permit and
Heritage Incentive Grant for the works was approved last year.
Addition to Orono Town Hall:
Grant funding has been received to undertake accessibility retrofits to the Orono
Town Hall, specifically to install an accessible elevator at the rear of building.
Clarington Operations staff will be attending CHC meeting to outline the proposed
works (most likely May)
Bowmanville Museum:
Funding was received to undertake structural repair and restoration work at the
Bowmanville Museum (37 Silver Street). Clarington Operations staff attended the
recent Museum meeting to advise staff of the project, and will attend the CHC
meeting with concept drawings (most likely May).
Planning Services Report PSD-025-19 to Add Properties to Municipal Register:
Planning Services Report PSD-025-19 is on the April 23rd Planning & Development
Committee agenda. The Report recommends eight (8) properties evaluated by the
Heritage Committee be added to the Municipal Register. Planning Services staff will
be providing a presentation to the Planning & Development Committee.
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26 Concession Street West (Dundurn):
The property has been the subject of a Land Division to create two (2) new lots.
Holland Homes has provided preliminary designs for the new homes on the
proposed lots. Planning Services staff has requested that scale/dimensions be
added to the concept drawings to confirm the proposed designs comply with the
conditions of approval.
Old Hayden School (2503 Concession Rd 8):
Planning Services staff is suggesting that designation be pursued for this building.
Operations staff has indicated no objections to the designation of the property, but
noted there is an addition to the back of the building that is currently being
considered. Staff requested Committee members review the evaluation of the
building to determine whether the proposed addition will have any im pact.
Central Public School (120 Wellington Street)
The property is identified on the Municipal inventory as a Primary resource. Sta ff
would like the Committee to undertake an evaluation of this property, which would be
used to support designation under Part IV.
The Central Public School building has been relatively unaltered. The property was
included in the background study for the Heritage Conservation District.
Staff would suggest moving forward with the designation process for the Central
Public School site and the old Hayden school site at the same time.
Bowmanville Post Office (41 Temperance Street)
The Bowmanville Post Office building is no longer operating as a post office. The
Municipal Inventory and Register Sub-Committee discussed the possibility of
evaluating this building to determine if it should be added to the Municipal Register.
F. Langmaid suggested the Committee consider buildings from various eras. The
post office building, and the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre are the best
examples of the 1950/1960s era. Urban design experts have cited the post office
building as an iconic example of the modernist style of architecture.
The Committee will undertake an evaluation of the post office building.
Letter of Waiver from the Ministry
Renewal Letter from the Ministry waiving of normal tariff fees at Land Registry
Offices for Municipal Heritage Committee members. Staff will send the letter to
members of the Municipal Inventory and Register Sub -Committee.
K. Warren moved adjournment. Seconded by N. Gamble.
Next meeting: May 21, 2019, 7:00 p.m., Clarington Municipal Offices, Room 1C