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Report To: Planning and Development Committee
Date of Meeting: June 24, 2019
Report Number: PSD -031-19 Resolution: PD -119-19
File Number: PLN 34.5.2.20 By-law Number:
Report Subject: Proposed Alterations to Designated Heritage Property:
110 Wellington Street, Bowmanville
Recommendations:
That Report PSD -031-19 be received;
2. That permission be granted to repair and/or replace the front steps on the dwelling at 110
Wellington Street, Bowmanville, provided the replacement steps are curved as existing,
and in accordance with the applicable Designation By-law 95-029, and Section 33(4) of
the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18; and
3. That the Ontario Heritage Trust, the Clarington Heritage Committee, the property
owners, and all interested parties listed in Report PSD -031-19 be advised of Council's
decision.
Municipality of Clarington
Resort PSD -031-19
Report Overview
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The owners of the designated heritage property at 110 Wellington Street, Bowmanville have
applied for a Heritage Incentive Grant to complete work on their property. The proposal
involves the alteration of a heritage attribute that has been identified in the property's
designation by-law. The Ontario Heritage Act requires the owner of a designated property to
obtain Council approval for alterations that have the potential to affect the reasons for
designation.
1. Background
1.1 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. The dwelling's two-storey, bowed verandah with Tuscan
columns, dentils and turned balusters is unique in Bowmanville.
1.2 The owners of 110 Wellington Street have applied for a Heritage Incentive Grant to assist
with the costs of repairing or replacing the wooden steps on the front bowed verandah, as
they have deteriorated. The approval of a heritage permit is required in order to be
eligible for the Heritage Incentive Grant because the proposed works involve the
alteration of a designated heritage attribute identified in the Designation By-law 95-029.
The Clarington Heritage Committee (CHC) reviewed the subject application at its June
18, 2019 meeting.
1.3 In 2018, Council approved a heritage permit for the subject property to repair the
verandah's roof and columns, which have been compromised due to water retention and
its weight. However, the proposed repairs to the verandah's steps were not included in
the works approved in 2018, and therefore require approval under a separate heritage
permit. Planning staff understands the required repairs to the verandah's roof and
columns will be commencing shortly, based on contractor's availability and wet weather.
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.
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.
Municipality of Clarington
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2.3 On June 6, 2019 `Bill 108; More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019' received Royal Assent.
Bill 108 amends the Ontario Heritage Act, among numerous other pieces of legislation.
Such changes are due to come into force on a day to be named by proclamation of the
Lieutenant Governor. Staff will continue to monitor the status of the Ontario Heritage Act
amendments, and implement the changes as necessary. A summary of Bill 108 was
presented in Planning Services report PSD -027-19.
3. Proposal
110 Wellington Street, Bowmanville
3.1 The bowed verandah with dentils on the cornicing, Tuscan columns and balustrade are
attributes recognized in the designation by-law as having heritage significance. The
curved steps to the verandah are exhibiting signs of structural failure. As such, the
owners are seeking to repair or replace the wooden steps to address the issue. See
Attachment 1 for images.
4. Staff Comments
4.1 Staff has reviewed the proposal and consulted with the CHC to assess the expected
impacts on the protected heritage features of the dwelling as listed above. The 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 the proposed works will
have minimal impact on the heritage attributes of the dwelling and will help to bring the
building into a state of good repair, thereby contributing to the its long-term conservation.
4.2 The CHC passed a resolution at their meeting June 18, 2019 recommending Council
approve the necessary heritage permit.
4.3 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 2019, Council approved $6,500 in funding. The Heritage Incentive Grant
Program is intended to assist owners of properties designated under Parts IV and V of
the Ontario Heritage Act with financing the cost of repairs and restoration. 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. Upon the approval of the required heritage permit for the subject
property, staff will finalize the allocation of the heritage incentive grants amongst the
properties for which applications have been received in 2019.
5. Concurrence
Not applicable.
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6. Conclusion
Staff supports the request for alterations at 110 Wellington Street, Bowmanville and
recommends Council approves the heritage permit application, as per the
Recommendations of this report.
7. Strategic Plan Application
Not applicable.
Submitted by:
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Michael Seaman, MCIP, RPP,
Director of Planning Services
Reviewed by:
Andrew C. Allison, B. Comm, LL.B
CAO
Staff Contact: Sarah Allin, Planner II, Special Projects, 905-623-3379 ext. 2419 or
sallin@clarington.net
Attachment 1: 110 Wellington Street, photos
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List of interested parties to be notified of Council's decision is on file in the Planning Services
Department.
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Municipality of Clarington
110 Wellington Street, Bowmanville
Attachment 1 to
Report PSD -031-19
Figure 1: Front fagade
Figure 2: Front fagade showing curved steps