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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-02-15 MinutesCLARINGTON HERITAGE COMMITTEE Minutes of Meeting February 15, 2011 MEMBERS PRESENT: David Reesor Allan Kirby Councillor Hooper REGRETS: Karin Murphy Angela Tibbles Tracey Ali Tenzin Gyaltsan Karina Isert STAFF:' < :: Isabel Little WELCOME AND REVIEW I-4 Councillor Hooper welcomed the Committee members and chaired the meeting until the elections of officers. Reference materials were distributed to the new members vvhich included the Ministry of Culture's Ontario Heritage Toolkit, the Clarington Heritage Committee membership binder, the Old Bowrrianville (North Ward) Heritage, Guidelines, and the Beech Avenue Heritage Conservation District .Plan. Returning members were provided with updates. A presentation was given by staff outlining the CHC's role under the Ontario Heritage Act as an advisory committee o Council. The Committee's mandate is detailed in their governing by-law and terms'of reference, which was reviewed with the group along with the protocol for committees of Council An accessibility training .session will. arranged by the Clerks Department for the Committee members. The session has not been scheduled to date. The Board of the Clarington Museums and Archives have been requested to appoint a representative to sit on the CHC. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Councillor Hooper conducted the election of officers by opening the floor for nominations for the position of Committee Chair. Karin Murphy nominated David Reesor. David accepted the position fora- one year term. 1 11.01 Moved by Karin Murphy, seconded by Angela Tibbles THAT David Reesor be the Committee Chair "CARRIED" Nominations were opened for the position of Committee Vice-Chair. Karin Murphy nominated Tracey Ali. Tracey accepted the position. 11.02 Moved by Karin Murphy, seconded by Allan Kirby THAT Tracey Ali be the Committee Vice-Chair "CARRIED" Nominations. were opened for the position of Committee Treasurer. Karina Isert had informed staff she would be willing to continue on as Treasurer if no other member expressed an interest iri the position. Angela Tibbles nominated Karina Isert. 11.03 Moved by David Reesor; seconded by Karin Murphy THAT Karina Isert be-the Committee Treasurer "CARRIED" David Reesor chaired the balance of the meeting. APPOINTMENTS TO SUBCOMMITTEES Karina Isert indicated she would {ike to remain on as the Committee's representative on the Orono CIP. Andrew Kozak is the representative for the Bowmanville CIP and the HCD .Advisory Committee. Karin Murphy stepped down as the Newcastle CIP representative. Tenzin Gyaltsan will fill her position. ADOPTION OF MINUTES`` 11.04 Moved by Karin Murphy, seconded by Tracey Ali THAT the. minutes of September 22 and October 19, 2010 be accepted "CARRIED" 2 BUSINESS ARISING 71 Old Kingston Road The unveiling of the cairn was held on November 12th, 2010. Official Plan Review Official Plan amendment #77, which includes amendments to the cultural heritage policies, is tentatively scheduled for consideration by Council in late March. Beaver Street Houses The two cement block houses were relocated over the course of a week in January. Number 49 was relocated to number 106 Beaver Street South and number 63 was relocated to number 107 Beaver Street South. 407 Update MTO has informed staff that as Clarington is novv in phase two of the highway project they will be seeking tenants-fore: the buildings that they own. They will be completing cultural heritage evaluation reports on the haritage buildings in phase two when that part of the project proceeds. CORRESPONDENCE CHO Newsletter Heritage Matters newsletter ' Ontario Heritage Week announcement HCD workshop in Waterloo on March 5 & 6 Ontario Heritage Conference in Cobourg on June 3 -5 PJ Materials masonry conservation workshop on April 13 & 14 PROJECT REPORT Heritage Inventory The photography has been ongoing since 2006 and is nearing completion. 3 NEW BUSINESS St. George's Anglican Church 250 Mill Street South This property was designated by By-law 89-32 in 1989. The heritage designation applies to specific features of the interior of the church, the church's exterior facade, the parish hall's exterior facade, and the brick boundary wall. In 2002 approval was granted by Council, in consultation with the heritage committee, .for an addition that would connect the church to the parish hall. The addition was proposed to be constructed of brick to match the existing buildings in colour and bond. Parking was to be located on a nearby lot owned by the church. The church is now proceeding with the project and have provided staff with a site plan drawing which indicates that the parking 'for the addition will be provided on-site (see attached). Access to the parking lot will be one way in .from Mill Street South and one way out onto Edward Street. A 4.5 metre wide section of the brick wall will need to be removed for the Mill Street South entrance. Bricks will. be salvaged to build wall returns at this entrance. The exit onto Edward Street: would require a .section of the western extension of the brick wall to be removed where-it is within the visibility triangle. There is more concern with the height of the wall within he visibility triangle in this location as it is an exit out -into pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic. The wall is proposed to be cut back so that it is in line with the parish hall building, on;both the east arid west sides of the entrance. Finding bricks that match the church and the hall may be difficult. In the event that an alternative material, such as stone, is selected approval by Council would be required. This property is zoned .R1-1, which does not permit a church. The site has legal non- conforming status and_a minor variance would be required for the building addition. The application will also address a reduction in driveway isle width for the Edward Street exit and any portions of the brick wall that remain in the visibility triangle. The CHC's comments will be provided to the Committee of Adjustment. The applicant's consultant will be available to attend the March meeting to answer any questions on the project. Members were asked to conduct a site inspection of the property prior to the meeting. Next meeting March 15th, 7:00 Meeting room 1 C 4