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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-09-15 Minutes i CLARINGTON HERITAGE COMMITTEE I-2 Minutes of Meeting No. 7 September 15, 2009 MEMBERS PRESENT: Victor Suppan David Reesor Paul Allore James Rook Karina Isert Leslie Wilson Karin Murphy Duane Cook Councillor Mary Novak In Ingrid Saravia REGRETS: Andrew Kozak, Isabel Little GUESTS: Martha Conrad-Rutherford, Clarington Museums PLANNING STAFF: Faye Langmaid Welcome to Ingrid as a new member of the committee, each member introduced themselves to Ingrid. Ingrid's interests are history and community involvement. PRESENTATION ON 2020 LAMBS ROAD Martha Conrad-Rutherford and Faye Langmaid have been working with the developer and contacting the other levels of government with regard to the future plans for Camp 30. At this point in time the developer has not asked for demolition of any of the buildings but they will be doing so shortly. There are 18 buildings on the site and when the site was added to the Municipal Register all 18 buildings were added regardless of their history or function. There are some buildings, now that Martha and Faye have been able to tour the site and flush out the research, that the Committee may wish to reconsider whether they should remain on the Municipal Register or not, Faye and Martha provided a tour of the site, building by building with photos and a map that related the use of each building, year of construction, architect (if known) and historical significance. The architects for the Boys Training School were the Province of Ontario, Architect's Department; many of the buildings (existing and long gone) have architectural drawings in the Government of Ontario Archives. The two main architects for the site were: Francis Riley Heakes (1858-1930) was appointed Chief Architect of the Provincial Architect's Department in 1896 and held the post until his death in 1930. The Ontario Archives hold drawings for virtually all provincial buildings executed under his supervision from 1896 until 1926. For the Boys Training School he is responsible for two Dormitories and Dining Hall (cafeteria), 1925; Medical Superintendents Residence, Fire Hall, 1926; Boiler House & Heating Plant, 1928; Gymnasium & Swimming Pool, 1929. George N. WHITE (1874-1964) served as Chief Architect for the Province of Ontario from 1934 until 1942. and was directly responsible for the design and construction of buildings erected for provincial use during this period. Born in Dundee, Scotland on 25 November 1874 he was educated at the Glasgow School of Art and at Heriot Watt College in Edinburgh. In 1911 he immigrated to Canada and obtained a position with Darling & Pearson, the largest architectural office in Toronto, and remained with them until May 1913. At that time he joined the staff of the Provincial Architect's Dept., working directly under the supervision of F.R. Heakes, who trained him as his chief assistant over the next fifteen years. When Heakes retired in late 1926, White was appointed Acting Provincial Architect, a post he held until 1934 when he assumed the post of Provincial Architect. His works in Bowmanville at the Boys Training School included the Hospital (Infirmary Building). The architecture of the buildings forms a collection of styles indicative of their construction dates between approximately 1925 and 1940, some buildings are of the prairie style others are more of the international/functional style and it depended on the use of the building which architectural style was used. Buildings such as the cafeteria, and dormitories represent an unusual collection of buildings in the. Prairie style of architecture. This style is underrepresented in Ontario and Canada at large, with few examples ever built, let alone retained. Characteristics of the style include a strong horizontal character, heightened by long, gently pitched rooflines and other linear elements complementing the flatness and openness of the prairies. The style matured under the leadership of Frank Lloyd Wright and his associates emanating from his Oak Park, Illinois studio. Decoration was geometric with strong horizontals, rectangles, squares and occasional vertical elements as well.. These characteristics are well represented and as a collection they hold architectural and contextual significance. Of note in these buildings is the central clerestory levels which heightened the central space of the interiors and provided natural lighting while maintaining a strong horizontal character. From the records, Martha and Faye have been. able to date most of the buildings. The Museum is the holder of the Camp 30 Archives and has the documents from when the property was sold off by the government of Ontario. At that time (1981) each building was inventoried, dated, additions and conditions noted and a life expectancy given for each plus major works that were required. The Municipality has a number of aerial photographs from different years in some cases that is how dates have been determined. MOTION 09.18 Moved by Karin Murphy, Seconded by Karina Isert That with regard to 2020 Lambs Road the Clarington Heritage Committee recommends buildings 1, 6, 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, and 18 as noted on the attached map for removal from the Municipal Register at this time given their condition and the lack of significant historical significance. "CARRIED" 2 ADOPTION OF MINUTES: MOTION 09.19 Moved by Paul Allore, Seconded by James Rook THAT the minutes from June 16, 2009 be accepted. "CARRIED" BUSINESS ARISING: 407 August 2009 Submission The Municipality been notified that the EA has been submitted. Staff are working on a report for the September 28t" GPA meeting based on the previous comments provided by the 407 Advisory Committee with the assistance of other committees in their area of expertise. The mandate of the 407 Advisory Committee has been fulfilled and as such it will now be dissolved. Isabel is working on a report to add two of the heritage properties in the path ofi the 407 to the Municipal Register (see additional comments below). Public comments on the EA will be accepted by the Ministry of Environment until October 16t", 2009. HCD Review Staff have completed the HCD Review, prepared a report which was sent to the Committee by e-mail and has been submitted to the GPA committee. Essentially the HCD review found no issues that would require changes, the residents have not found being a HCD to be onerous rather they believe it has stabilized and added value to their properties. There have been no issues with the process for permits. Many of the issues that residents feared have not developed. Generally the opposite has occurred. MOTION 09.20 Moved by Leslie Wilson, Seconded by Paul Allore That the Clarington Heritage Committee endorses the Heritage Conservation District Review Report (PSD-087-09) provided to the General Purpose arid Administration Committee on September 14, 2009. "CARRIED" Addition to Municipal Register At the June 22, 2009 meeting of the GPA Committee the following resolution was passed "That in future staff make personal contact with and provide a written report to any property owner where there is a possibility that their property/house is being added to the Municipal Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest and prior to application be submitted for Heritage Designation." This resolution impacts the additional properties that the Committee is considering adding to the Municipal Register and increases the work required to do so. MOTION 09.21 Moved by James Rook, Seconded by Karin Murphy Advise Council of the need to ed~icate owners of properties of heritage interest and/or the general public about the methods of protecting and enriching heritage properties, including designation, the municipal register and historical research. The Clarington Heritage Committee is willing to lend its expertise in assisting staff in the 3 preparation of materials, development of a website and holding public meeting to achieve this end. "CARRIED" CORRESPONDENCE The CHO Newsletter was circulated. Notification that the Sign By-law was going to GPA on September 14 was received. Added to the new business portion of the meeting. FINANCIAL REPORT: May 26 Opening Balance $5935.67 May 29 Interest .25 June 25 Closing Balance $5935.92 June 30 Interest .07 July 24 Closing Balance $5935.99 July 31 Interest .05 Aug 25 Closing Balance $5936.04 MOTION 09.22 Moved by Karina Isert, Seconded by Leslie Wilson THAT the financial report be accepted. "CARRIED" SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS: 407 Committee: Committee has completed its mandate, additional report to MOE scheduled for September 28th GPA Orono CIP: Signage issues with Petrus Boots, BIA and other signs are being addressed. Post Office revised the work they had planned on their railing and will only be doing repairs rather than replacement with the railing like Main Street. Orono Electric, Di's Pizza and Appleblossom have all received si~gnage grants. Parking continues to be an issue. The Skateboard Park opened on July 15t' Newcastle CIP: No Meeting to report, next meeting September 24th Beech Avenue HCD: No applications to report on. Evaluation discussed earlier. PROJECT REPORTS: Inventory Update: David and Karin working away on pictures Website: No report MOTION 09.23 Moved by Victor Suppan, Seconded by Paul Allore 4 The Clarington Heritage Committee request financial support (approx $8 to $10,000) and staff support for the website construction related to the public education of our heritage resources, since the CHC has no experience to perform this task but have the material for the website. "CARRIED" NEW BUSINESS: Official Plan Review and potential HCD's Faye distributed maps of Newcastle, Orono and Bowmanville that show the buildings of heritage interest. From these maps the clustering is obvious and will give the Committee some ideas for potential HCD's. Hampton was also suggested. This item will be on the agenda of the next meeting. Reduction of Staff Time Faye provided an update on the reduction of service to all advisory committees as part of the budget restraint items. The Committee can anticipate that this will remain the case for the remainder of 2009 and 2010. After that time depending on the budget additional staff resources may or may not be available. This means that the minutes of the meeting can either be prepared by the staff member or a member of the Committee. Regardless of which is determined to be the better alternative, Committee members that are making resolutions or motions are asked to write them out to assist the minute taker. The budget restraints will also have an impact on the amount of time the staff liaison can devote to a Committee as other staff positions within Planning are being gapped, frozen, or will remain vacant for sometime. Sian By-law The Sign By-law has been finalized and presented to the September 14 GPA. meeting. ,There are special considerations for Heritage Resource Areas and a number of restrictions on residential areas (heritage conservation district). It was suggested that Isabel who has been responsible for this By-law's review and rewrite provide a presentation at the next meeting. Adjournment James Rook Next Meeting October 20, 2009 Meeting Room 1 C, 7:00 pm 5