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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-02 Minutes Amended CLARINGTON HERITAGE COMMITTEE I . 1 Minutes of Meeting No. 2 March 2"d, 2010 MEMBERS PRESENT: Councillor Novak Karina Isert Karin Murphy Duane Cook David Reesor James Rook Andrew Kozak Paul Allore Ingrid Saravia Leslie Wilson REGRETS: Victor Suppan PLANNING STAFF: Isabel Little Lisa Backus Presentations: Lisa Backus gave the Committee a summary of the process being followed in the review of the Clarington Official Plan. This included an explanation of what an Official Plan is and why we are reviewing the Plan. Accomplishments to date include: 1. Introductory Paper in 2008 2. Six Public Information Sessions 3. Let's Have a Discussion Paper in Nov 2009 4. Public Information Session in Dec 2009 5. Clarington Community Forecasts Feb 2010 All written submissions are received, acknowledged, and added to the data base. Council is advised of all comments received and how they are addressed. The CRC's comments on the Official Plan review is recorded as submission number W13. Any person can comment on the Official Plan review through the Municipal website. The next steps include: 1. Provincial Decision on ROPA 128 2. Built Form and the Planning Process Official Plan Amendment (Open House, Statutory Public Meeting, Draft OPA) 3. Growth Management Discussion Paper 4. Economic Base and Employment Lands Discussion Paper 5. Intensification Discussion Paper 6. Courtice Main Street Study ADOPTION OF MINUTES: MOTION 10.04 Moved by Andrew Kozak, Seconded by David Reesor THAT the minutes from February 16th, 2010 be accepted "CARRIED" BUSINESS ARISING: Request for Addition to Municipal Register The CHC had recommended during their January meeting that that any new developments in Newcastle Village incorporate the existing heritage structures in the landscape vista of the downtown core and that the landmark buildings located at 5 and 11 King Avenue East, 57 Mill Street South, 15 King Avenue West, and 4 and 10 King Avenue East be added to the Municipal Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest. A staff report was presented to GPA on February 22, 2010 recommending adding 57 Mill Street South, 15 King Avenue West, and 4 and 10 King Avenue East to the Municipal Register. Council approved adding 15 King Avenue West and 4 and 10 King Avenue East. Approval was not granted for adding 57 Mill Street South. Having discussed the options available for insuring a compatible infill design for the proposed new building at King and Mill, the Committee passed the following motion: MOTION 10.05 Moved by Leslie Wilson, Seconded by Karina Isert THAT the design and scale of the fagade of the building facing King Avenue, Mill Street South, and Emily Street be constructed to respect the heritage culture of Newcastle downtown and the adjacent Newcastle Community Hall, and the facade design be reviewed by the CHC prior to site plan approval. THAT a heritage impact statement be carried out and the findings of the study be utilized to inform the design and . scale of the proposed commercial development. "CARRIED" MTO CHER Reports Staff contacted Winston Wong from the Ministry of Culture and Richard Unterman who both indicated that the CHERs have not been completed to date. 49 and 63 Beaver Street Norman and Tenzin Gyaltsan have notified staff that they have successfully acquired a property located across the street from these buildings at 106 Beaver Street that is large enough to split to accommodate the cement homes. 2 1440 Gord Vinson Avenue A letter has been sent to the property owner asking him to consider designating the stone house under the Ontario Heritage Act. No response has been received to date. Central Public School James Rook has not received a reply on the window replacement. Bowmanville Senior Public School The Manager of Planning for the School Board has requested that information on the cultural heritage of the building be forwarded to the Board for their consideration prior to them agreeing to the building being placed on the Municipal Register as a non-designated building. Doors Open Ontario The Clarington ACO has agreed to a brochure on the Clarington CHC being distributed as part of the event. Ingrid volunteered to prepare the pamphlet. FINANCIAL REPORT Opening balance $5,936.24 December 31 Interest .05 January 18 Cheque # 5 $78.00 $5,858.29 January 25 Closing $5,858.29 MOTION 10.07 Moved by Karin Murphy, Seconded by Leslie Wilson THAT the financial statement be accepted "CARRIED" Website Development Andrew and Victor met with Municipal staff to discuss the potential for development of a heritage website. Council has approved a budget of $5,000 for the project in 2010. Inventory Update Clarke Township is almost completed. 3 NEW BUSINESS Foster Neighbourhood The Committee discussed the Neighbourhood Design Plan and how it affects the designated Belmont house fronting on 302 Given Road. The most recent version of the Plan shows houses located to the east and west of the designated building, thereby cutting off its connection to Wilmot Creek. After discussing various options for preserving the viability of the building the Committee passed the following motion: MOTION 10.08 Moved by Andrew Kozak, Seconded by David Reesor THAT the neighbourhood design plan in its current proposal negatively impacts the marketability and viability of the building therefore to ensure the long term preservation of this designated heritage building, we recommend that the structure be relocated to the north side, facing Highway 2 and the zoning by-law be amended to permit commercial uses that would encourage the repurposing and the potential long term use of the building. "CARRIED" Meeting adjourned Next Meeting April 20th, 2010 Meeting Room 1A, 7:00 pm 4 I'I I