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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04-20 Minutes Amended CLARINGTON HERITAGE COMMITTEE Minutes of Meeting April 20, 2010 MEMBERS PRESENT: Councillor Novak Duane Cook Karina Isert David Reesor Victor Suppan Paul Allore Karin Murphy REGRETS: James Rook Leslie Wilson Ingrid Saravia Andres Kozak PLANNING STAFF: Isabel Little ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Deferred to next meeting CORRESPONDENCE Municipal World publication was received, there are a number of interesting articles that have been provided to Committee members. NEW BUSINESS Bowmanville CIP: Looking for a volunteer to sit on the Liaison Group, the first meeting is scheduled for May 26th Moving of 49 and 63 Beaver Street in Newcastle: Isabel provided an update on the status of the search for a new location for these houses. The owner is working diligently to try and get a location within the village that would be suitable, an purchase offer has been made, there are some other planning approvals (like land division) that would be required. MOTION 10.09 Moved by Paul Allore, Seconded by Karin Murphy THAT proposal of houses at 49 and 63 Beaver Street being moved to 106 Beaver Street and lot split to accommodate both houses be endorsed. "CARRIED" FINANCIAL REPORT Opening balance Feb 26 $5858.34 Feb 26 interest 0.04 March 25 closing $5858.38 MOTION 10.10 Moved by Karina Isert, Seconded by Karin Murphy THAT the financial statement be accepted "CARRIED" SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS Orono CIP Estimates for adding lights to the decorative poles were provided, the committee was surprised at the costs involved; however, there are also some questions from the merchants about why there should be pedestrian lighting when the stores are not open after 6 p.m. The Grants are all proceeding as anticipated; there are funds available should any other applicants come forward. House at 5290 Main Street (next to CIBC) has been purchased and is being refurbished. There are plans for adding some gardens around the Gazebo at the library. The next meeting is the second Wednesday of July. Newcastle CIP The Committee 'would like to see signage along the 401 and at major entries to the village. The Grants are fully tapped out for the second year in a row. The committee has been quite active with regard to the Shopper's Drug Mart application. Bowmanville Heritage District 36 Beech Street'Application This house was one of the first bungalows and is from 1915. The owners wish to add a second storey addition at the rear. The owners prefer a peak roof, the HCD committee and staff recommended at pediment roof to match the existing. Council has endorsed the staff recommendation. CHC agrees with recommendation by the HCD Committee. 2 BUSINESS ARISING Courtice Main Street Study Issues Concern from committee members that heritage was so minimal in a relatively large report. The committee would like additional input on this issue, as they feel some of the historical and cultural elements are not being emphasized and could be. Some of the historical elements could be integrated into the new construction to give the community a sense of what was there before and that the community has deep roots although it was not a large urban centre. Some of the historical families for Clarington are from this area, the Courtice's, Trull's, Tooley's, and their stories should be told. Isabel will search for some of the older building photographs and provide to committee. Clarington Official Plan Review Victor has worked on a submission to be reviewed by the Committee which was done during the meeting. Committee provided comments; additional time'was requested. Newcastle Shopper's Drug Mart Council did not endorse the committee and staff, to add 57 Mill Street to Municipal Register. At this point no demolition permit has been issued, the applicant will have to take possession of the property before demolishing and staff are not aware of the closing date. It appears that there are some individuals interested in acquiring the building and moving it to a different.site. MOTION 10.11 Moved by Paul Allore, Seconded by Karina Isert THAT the CHC request the developer to make efforts to either move the house at 57 Mill $treet North to another site in the Village or place it up for sale as a home to be moved." "CARRIED" Councillor Novak will introduce a motion at the next Council meeting. Discussion ensued on the need for co-ordination with the Green Committee to promote the idea of reuse and keeping old buildings out of landfills. Victor will ask to be a delegation to the Green Committee. Lambs Road Boys School Committee is looking for a heritage impact study and archeological report. Not opposed to subdivision but would like to see Campus rehabilitated as part of the overall development. The CHC has received the stage 1 of the archaeological report. 3 Isabel provided an overview of the subdivision process. She clarified that the archeological report is a requirement of the development and has a two phase process. It is the Region that requests the archeological reports, they are submitted to the Ministry of Culture and often copies are not provided to the Municipality. The documents are not available to the general public, this is to avoid identifying the sites for fear that unscrupulous people might raid them. The first phase is an audit of whether the site has potential for archeological site, this is a review of historical documentation and what the site was used for, etc. The second phase is to walk the ploughed field or a grid system of test pits. It is an independent licensed archeologist that has to do the study. Doors Open Set for June 6, 2010 cluster of sites in Orono, Newcastle, Tyrone and Bowmanville. The Clarington ACO branch is looking for volunteers, Karina has tried to contact, no response. Isabel will provide contact info to committee members. PROJECT REPORTS Website Development- deferred to next meeting Inventory Update Karin and David have split Clark Township into a grid and are moving along with photographing. The keep records of the pictures being taken and the conditions of the landscape along the.way. House 33 on the 35/115 is a new find, it is an interesting old structure across from the Shell gas station. Some houses have been demolished since the previous inventory so sometimes it is a search. Many interesting things along Lakeshore Road, some really impressive views and some new farming operations. Meeting adjourned by Karen, Karina Next Meeting May 18tH, in Meeting Room 1C, 7:00 pm 4