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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-01-19 MinutesCLARINGTON HERITAGE COMMITTEE Minutes of Meeting No. 1 January 19th, 2010 MEMBERS PRESENT: Victor Suppan Karina Isert Karin Murphy Duane Cook David Reesor James Rook Andrew Kozak REGRETS: Councillor Novak Paul Allore Ingrid Saravia ABSENT: Leslie Wilson PLANNING STAFF: Isabel Little Presentations: Clarington ACO/Doors Open Ontario I-1 Clark Morawetz, President of the Clarington chapter of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) introduced himself to the Committee and gave a verbal presentation on the upcoming Doors Open event scheduled for June 6th, 2010. Fourteen sites will be showcased. The event is being sponsored by OPG and the Kaitlin Group. Ten sites will be listed in the Ontario Heritage Trust publication which will be released in March as an insert in the Globe and Mail. The ACO are seeking a municipal grant to assist with advertising costs. They are looking for volunteers to help with the event. Some sites, such as the training school and the Wilmot fish hatchery require more volunteers than other sites. Volunteers are needed to hand out brochures and provide directions. They will be required on the Saturday before the event and on the day of the event. CHC members were asked to notify Clark at acoclarington a~arconserv.ca if they are able to assist. Clark confirmed that the CHC can have a brochure prepared about the CHC and inserted into ACO brochure which will be distributed on the day of the event. If a brochure from CHC is not available, then a small write-up can be included in the ACO brochure. Approximately 2000 visitors attend Doors Open Ontario events. Insurance is provided by the ACO. Newcastle Village Redevelopment Proposal Paul Wirch, from the Planning Services Department, presented the Committee with an application for rezoning for the properties identified as 5, 11 and 19 King Avenue East, 57 Mill Street South, and the western portion of 28 Emily Street. The property located at 57 Mill Street South is zoned C1-49, which only permits an eating establishment. The western portion of 28 Emily Street is zoned R2, which permits single detached residential units only. In order to include these two sites in the redevelopment area an amendment , to the current zoning is required. Should the application be approved, it would permit the construction of a 15,130 square foot commercial building and. associated parking area. The buildings located at 5 and 11 King Avenue East and 57 Mill Street South are recorded as Heritage Merit structures in the Municipality's inventory of cultural heritage resources. The developer is proposing to demolish these buildings to make way for the new commercial development. The house located at 57 Mill still retains many of its original exterior architectural features. 5 and 11 King Avenue East has been significantly altered over the years. The Committee expressed a concern in regards to the potential demolition of these heritage resources and suggested that they be retained and incorporated into the new development. The potential fate of the buildings located at 4 and 10 King Avenue East and 15 King Avenue West was discussed. The four corners of Newcastle Village is a cultural heritage landscape and after much discussion the Committee passed he following motion: MOTION 10.01 Moved by Andrew Kozak, Seconded by James Rook The CHC recommends that any new developments 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 Mille 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. "CARRIED" ADOPTION OF MINUTES: MOTION 14.42 Moved by Karina Isert, Seconded by David Reesor THAT the minutes from November 17th, 2009 be accepted as amended "CARRIED" BUSINESS ARISING: Addition to 68 Centre Street The property owner has informed staff that she will be constructing the two storey addition in board and batten. This is in keeping with the Ministry of Culture's principles on additions to heritage buildings and the CHC's recommendation. HCD Review -Tennis club Staff have contacted Kem Majid and he will be providing a history of the tennis club for inclusion in the HCD Plan. The information can be inserted without requiring an amendment to the document. 2 MTO Buildings in 407 Route MTO has provided a written submission to staff indicating that they appreciate Clarington recognizing the heritage value of 5531 Bethesda Road and 5681 Acres Road by proposing to add these properties to the Municipal Register. The letter states that "it should be clarified, however, that the Province has the ultimate responsibility for making the decision on the appropriate mitigation strategy and is not bound by the requirements under the Municipal Register." 49 and 63 Beaver Street Norman and Tenzin Gyaltsan have informed staff that they will not be acquiring 45 Edward Street East. They are continuing to look for a suitable lot to accommodate. 63 Beaver Street South. 1440 Gord Vinson Avenue Staff have prepared a letter for the Chair's signature to go to the property owner asking him to consider designating the stone house under the Ontario Heritage Act. Sub-Committee for Additions to Municipal Register Vic, Duane and Isabel have formed asub-committee to determine a process for personally. contacting numerous property owners in regards to adding non-designated heritage buildings to the Municipal Regis#er. Isabel will be contacting other municipalities to obtain their best practices. CORRESPONDENCE The CHO has forwarded a request for nominations. The Ontario Heritage Trust has announced that heritage week will be held from February 15 to 19 and they have established a places of worship website. The Heritage Matters newsletter was circulated. FINANCIAL REPORT November 17th report September 26 opening balance $5,936.09 September 30 interest .05 October 23 closing $5,936.14 3 January 19th report October 24 opening balance $5,936.14 October 30 interest .05 November 25 closing $5,936.19 November 26 opening balance $5,936.19 November 30 interest .05 December 24 closing $5,936.24 The CHO membership has been renewed for 2010. Six additional newsletters have been ordered. The price has increased by 50 cents since last year and the total cost is $78.00. ORONO CIP REPORT The ramp at the post office meets the current requirements for ramp and deck size. There may be some reductions to CIP grant funding in 2010 budget. Funding for pedestrian lighting along Main Street was suggested as an use for the developers monies that BIA has received; however how the funds are expended is a decision of the; BIA. 5290 Main Street is on the market for sale. It was suggested that the Municipality determine if they should acquire the property and develop the site for parking. NEW BUSINESS Central Public School James Rook has heard that the windows in the school will be replaced. He has written to the school board, as a concerned citizen, asking if they will be replacing the windows with heritage style windows. A reply has not been received yet: Bowmanville'Senior Public School The school board has informed staff that that the motion to demolish the school has been rescinded.. The school will be offered for sale. On this basis the CHC passed the following motion: MOTION 10.03. Moved by James Rook, Seconded by Karina Isert THAT as the school board has rescinded their motion to demolish the Bowmanville Senior Public School they be asked to consider having the building added to the Municipal Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest. "CARRIED" 4 Completion of CHERs The CHC Chair has been informed that some of the CHERs have been completed for the heritage resources within the route of the 407 and have been submitted to the Ministry of Culture staff. Staff will contact the Ministry to see if copies can be provided to the Municipality. Official Plan Review Planning staff will be asked to attend the March meeting of the CHC to explain the process being followed for the review of the Clarington Official Plan. Ebor House There was an article in the Orono Times on the restoration work that has been completed on this house. Karin Murphy will write a letter to the owner on behalf of the CHC commending him for the work that he has done. The letter will be given to James to sign as Vic will be unable to attend the February meeting. Next Meeting February 16~', 2010 Meeting Room 1 A, 7:00 pm 5