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REPORT
PLANNING SERVICES
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: May 30, 2011 Resolution #:GPA 34/-// By-law #:
Report #: PSD-049-11
File #: PLN 34.5.2.64
Subject: FORMER BOYS TRAINING SCHOOL AND PRISONER OF WAR CAMP
2020 LAMBS ROAD, BOWMANVILLE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report PSD-049-11 be received;
2. THAT The Municipality of Clarington support the application to the National Historic
Sites and Monuments Board of Canada for national designation for the area outlined in
Attachment 1C;
3. THAT the Developer (Kaitlin) be requested to prepare a heritage assessment, in stages
and over time, for the middle third of the property based on a terms of reference that will
be mutually satisfactory to the Developer, Municipality and Clarington Museums and
Archives;
4. THAT once the decision regarding National designation has been received and heritage
assessment is in its final stages, Staff prepare a further report respecting the future
options for the campus portion (middle third) of the property that has been offered to the
Municipality by Kaitlin (Attachment 16); and
5. THAT all interested parties listed in this Report PSD-049-11 and any delegation be
advised of Council's direction.
Submitted by ld ~--~ Reviewed by:
David J. Crome, MCIP, RPP
Director of Planning Services
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Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer
FUDC/df
24 May 2011
CORPORATION OF THE
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1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 Theproperty identified as 2020 Lambs Road, Bowmanville covers over 40 hectares and
is being addressed in thirds (Attachment 1A). The middle third contains a number of
historic and architecturally significant buildings (Attachment 1 B). In October, 2009
Council approved the retention of buildings 2, 3, 4, 5, 13, and 15 on the Municipal
Register. The owner demolished buildings 1, 12, 14, 16 and 17 and the rear addition of
13 with approval from the Municipality in 2010. Buildings 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 have
been left in place until such time as either a use is determined for them or the liability
related to retaining them becomes unmanageable and demolition needs to be
considered.
1.2 The owner submitted an Official Plan Amendment and Proposed Plan of Subdivision
and Zoning applications for the southern third of the property for residential
development in December, 2009 which were deemed complete in April 2010. These
applications are being processed and will be the matter of separate report(s) to Council.
in the future. A Public Meeting regarding applications COPA 2009-0006, S-C-2009-
0003 and ZBA 2009-0023; Report PSD-068-10 was held in June 2010.
1.3 The northern two-thirds of the property is wi#hin the Bowmanville Urban Area boundary
but is designated "Future Urban Residential" and no privately-initiated application for
this portion of the land will be considered by Council as per Policy 5.3.5 of the Official
Plan. The existing use of the lands designated Future Urban Residential are allowed to
continue and Council may consider other interim uses as per O.P. Policy 9.3.3; provided
that such uses:
^ Are not capital intensive
^ Do not require municipal services
^ Do not adversely impact any natural heritage features
^ Do not jeopardize the orderly future development of the lands for urban uses
1.4 The Municipality has an interest in conserving and enhancing the cultural heritage
resources as set out in Section 8 of the Official Plan. The middle third of the 2020
Lambs Road property were the buildings of the former Boys Training School campus,
which was used as Camp 30 for Prisoners of War during the Second World War. As per
the policies of Section 8 the Municipality supports the adaptive reuse of heritage
structures. In fact the Municipality has been supportive of adaptive reuse of this site
since the Province of Ontario sold the site in 1981. The site has operated as a series of
different public and private schools.
1.5 Municipal water was extended to the site sometime in the early 1980's. In the fall of
2008, the private sewage treatment system failed, an Order issued by the Ministry of
Environment with regard to sewage treatment meant. that either costly repairs or
replacement to the private system had to be undertaken or a sewer line from the
municipal system have to be extended. This Order is what closed the last school on the
site and forced its relocation.
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1.6 Currently the site is beyond the servicing limit for municipal sewers; however, the
proposed development of the southern third would bring municipal services to the
southern limit of the middle third, thereby allowing the retained buildings to be fully
serviced.
1.7 Since October 2008 the buildings have been vacant. In March 2009, fires were started
in the Administration building (14) and the Gymnasium/Natatorium (13). The roof and
much of the interior of the Administration building was substantially damaged, the
Gymnasium/Natatorium building fire was extinguished with minor damage to the
building. The Administration building has since been demolished due to safety
concerns. Since that time there have been minor fires in Building 8.
2.0 CURRENT PROPERTY ISSUES
2.1 In the fall of 2008, the Emergency and Fdr~ Services Department notified the Kaitlin
Group that they were to secure the buildings, and provide security and fire protection
capability. The Fire Chief met with a representative of Kaitlin and made suitable
arrangements to keep a water supply to the fire hydrants in the event of a fire. Water to
the buildings has been shut off, as have the gas and hydro. The hydrant system on the
site is charged and could be used for frre fighting.
2.2 The Municipal law Enforcement Division issued an "Order Requiring Compliance" on
December 11, 2008 relating to three areas of concern, the railings on the dam, the
broken and dilapidated fencing around the property and the vacant buildings. Municipal
Law Enforcement has indicated that the remedy for the vacant buildings is to have them
secured.
2.3 Many of the buildings have been vandalized which has prompted liability concerns and
other safety and security issues. Municipal Law Enforcement note that the buildings
have seen repeated vandalism including damage to the boarded up doors and windows.
Any exposed windows have been subject to ongoing breakage. Kaitlin maintenance
staff have repeatedly increased the level to which they are barricading the buildings,
using chain line gates fastened into the masonry and installing masonry block in some
door openings. These measures have also been the victim of vandalism.
2.4 The buildings are not damaged beyond repair and the structural integrity has not been
compromised to date. Additional measures have been taken to barricade entrances
with steel plate doors, chain link fence panels, and large boulders placed at entrances.
2.5 Typically the best way to deter vandalism is to have a site used by the public and under
the constant surveillance of neighbours, commonly referred to as `eyes on the street'.
Vandals tend to not carry on their activities in full public view; however, there are issues
with opening the site to public access given its location, heavy vegetation, on site
hazards and liability issues.
2.6 The techniques used to secure the buildings should be altered and follow the similar
practices used by the Ministry of Transportation in securing the buildings along the 407
route which appear to detour and prevent access to the interior of the buildings. Other
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anti-vandalism measures should be explored by investigating measures taken on
properties with similar characteristics.
3.0 PROTECTING CULTURAL HERITAGE RESOUCES
3.1 The retention and rehabilitation of cultural heritage resources at the scale of this
property is a community effort. It will require a partnership between the developer,
Municipality, the assistance of upper levels of government, not-for-profit agencies and
the commitment of countless individuals.
3.2 On July 13th, 2009 Council was provided with a petition containing over 800 signatures.
They were informed that a Clarington branch of the Architectural Conservancy of
Ontario (ACO) had been formed "to preserve our history and to educate the public on
the heritage of our area". This group has been working with Kaitlin, Clarington
Museums and the Planning Services Department to advance community knowledge
and education of the site. In June 2010, with the cooperation of Kaitlin, the Clarington
ACO hosted their first ever 'Doors Open' event with Camp 30 as the featured venue and
drew over 1,200 visitors from all over the province, with more turned away at the gates,
which indicated a broad level of interest in the history of the property. Clarington-ACO
are working with Kaitlin to determine if a guided, ticketed tour can be provided of the site
in the fall of 2011.
3.3 Early in 2009 the Municipality contacted the Provincial and Federal agencies charged
with protecting cultural heritage resources and requested they become involved. While
the provincial and federal agencies were supportive of heritage retention, ft will take
time and additional effort to have them appreciate the unique story and opportunities
associated with the site. The Provincial and/or Federal agencies are not willing to lead
the effort without the involvement of the Mun~ipality. The Province has the strongest
legislation with regard to heritage resource protection but are generally unwilling to
exercise their authority; national designation does not have legislative authority attached
to it to deter demolition.
3.4 The Provinaal ! of Culture has the ability to protect the site but appears reluctant
to use her power and name the site a Provincial heritage site, this designation would
afford the site the most protection. The Minister of Culture has recommended municipal
designation (Attachment 2). Since that time a new Minister of Culture has been named
and will have to be briefed on the file. The only buildings that Staff believe should be
designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act are the triple dorm (2), hospital (4)
and cafeteria (5). However, at this time Staff believe it is better to wait until the future of
the site and other buildings is better understood. Designation as a heritage district,
under Part V of the Act may better suit the long term use of the property.
3.5 An example of a similar type of campus that attempted to preserve the buildings and
repurpose them is the former Whitby Psych Property, now Ontario Shores. When the
hospital was decommissioned there were 22 buildings on site that in the opinion of the
Province and Town of Whitby would have been eligible for designation. Through the
process that was undertaken by the Province to dispose of the surplus lands and
buildings on the site (including the 22 buildings that were worthy of heritage
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designation) only one building remains today. There are numerous parallels with regard
to the vandalism, isolation from neighbours, lack of Provincial interest, involvement of a
private developer, community desire to retain the buildings and time required to bring
servicing to the site and thus, bring the buildings back into operation that are instructive
for the Camp 30 situation.
3.6 Communication with the Ontario Ministry of Culture (Attachment 3A) and federal
Ministry of Environment (Parks Canada and Heritage Properties) (Attachment 36) has
led to a better understanding of the role these agencies are likely to play in any potential
preservation and whether funding will b® available. A number of grant programs exist
and can be explored.
3.7 Based on the letter received from the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
(Attachment 4), Kaitlin have authorized the Municipality through the Clarington
Museums and Archives to prepare the necessary documentation to seek national
designation of the site for the area outlined on Attachment 1 C. While national
designation is a great honour it does not place restrictions on the land owner. All sites
are commemorated through the installation of a bronze plaque. Parks Canada may also
provide financial assistance to owners such as incorporated not-for-profit organizations,
ather levels of government and aboriginal organizations. A recipient can receive up to a
maximum of $1,000,000 annually as long as it is 50% of eligible costs incurred in the
conservation and presentation of a national historic site.
3.8 Support of the application to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada by the
Municipality is key to obtaining national designation. While national designation is not
guaranteed, Camp 30 is the last remaining intact German POW Camp in Canada as
such chances are extremely good; particularly since this history is augmented with the
role. the site has played provincially and locally. We are very confident that designation
will be granted. Support by the Municipality for national designation does not commit the
Municipality to financial support for the redevelopment of the site and the repurposing of
the buildings (Attachment 5).
4.0 THE CONCEPT FOR THE MIDDLE THIRD
4.1 The concept for the future of the 2020 Lambs Road property that is being pursued
breaks the property into thirds. The southern and northern thirds would be developed
with a mix of housing. Kaitlin has offered the middle third of the property (approximately
18 + acres, Attachment 1 B) to the Municipality as district and/or community parkland
with reuse of key buildings for community use and by other agencies. This concept was
presented to Council in October of 2009 by Kaitlin (Attachment 6).
4.2 The concept set out by Kaitlin foresaw the middle third becoming a community park with
a number of the buildings being retained for various uses. The middle third would be
linked to the northern and southern thirds and connect further south along a trail system
that would run through the valley lands of the Soper Creek. The concept for the
residential lands in the north and south thirds is to build on the heritage of the property
and its integration with the campus lands. Kaitlin wishes to retain building 15, the Jury
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House as part of the amenity facilities for the community similar to the Admiral's Walk in
Port of Newcastle.
4.3 Council has taken no formal decision on whether to accept the offer of the land and
buildings.. Regardless of whether Council determines to accept this offer (Attachment 7)
or not, the lands that are within the floodpladn (some 36 acres) see Attachment 1A,
would be turned over to the Municipality as part of the subdivision approvals.
4.4 During the fall of 2009, the developer and Staff worked with a final year studio class at
Ryerson University to explore alternatives for the long term use of the site. In addition,
a one-day summit with individuals interested in the revitalization of this site and
economic development was held in partnership with the Clarington Board of Trade to
help stimulate interest and ideas for the reuse of the buildings and site. The Ryerson
students participated in the one-day summit.
4.5 The Ryerson students presented their findings to Council in January 2010. Upon
graduation, the students received the. Ted Tyndorf Award for the outstanding 4t" year
studio project. Many of the students involved in the studio project have continued to be
involved with the Clarington Branch of the ACO, including participating in the Doors
Open where they displayed their audio-visual model of the site and discussed the
concepts presented in their study with visitors to the site.
4.6 At this point in time, drafting a more fulsome development concept and implementation
strategy without. positive feedback on national designation and funding from other levels
of government would be premature. If other levels of government show an interest in
retaining the historical and heritage aspects of the site, then a plan can be developed in
concert with them that would see the buildings being reused for commercial, small-scale
employment based industrial, institutional and residential development.
4.7 If the site were to be turned over to the Municipality or a not for profd agency, the
designation of the site in the Official Plan and zoning could be sufficiently broadened to
allow for uses that would encourage the reuse of the existing buildings rather than
limiting them. Providing flexible and broad land use designations would be part of the
contribution from the Municipality to the retention of the buildings and site in its current
form as a campus. Designating the former campus portion of the site as a Special
Policy Area in the Official Plan would allow for the greatest variety of uses to be
considered.
4.8 The repurposing of these buildings should not be limited by the presumption that they
will be accessible to the general public, for community use and/or as a museum. Rather
the buildings and site could be a mix of uses; the buildings being repurposed with
private entities and the site being more of asemi-public space continuing in the campus
atmosphere.
4.9 Typically when a cultural heritage resource is being considered as part of a
development a heritage assessment is prepared by a consultant to provide a baseline of
information and recommendations for the cultural heritage resource. Preparation of
heritage assessments will be included in the Official Plan as a requirement as part of
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the Bill 51, OPA #77. All such sites witl in the future be required to prepare such a
document.
4.10 In this case we are recommending that Kaitlin work with the Municipality and Clarington
Museums and Archives to have a heritage assessment focusing on the cultural heritage
landscape of the campus prepared in stages to coincide with the timeframe of the
national designation and the municipal servicing of the site. This would allow for an
inventory of the buildings, determination'of the work that is needed to repurpose them,
economic and tourism potential, and a potential mix of tenants for the buildings. In
addition this assessment should include funding sources and options for how additional
buildings and uses can be integrated into the site to make it financially viable. This
assessment would be a vital communications piece for distribution to the numerous
military and community groups that are interested in assisting with the overall
repurposing of Camp 30. The Ministry of Culture Staff will be providing a terms of
reference for similar studies that can be used to outline the study. In addition, there
may be the opportunity to have other not-for-profit agencies that are focused on
heritage landscapes assist in the preparation of the document.
4.11 Similar case studies for the repurposing of historic sites have been undertaken, Parks
Canada in collaboration with the provincial and territorial govemments prepared
Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. In all
cases the first step is to select an appropriate and sustainable use. The Municipality in
combination with the owner and interested agencies has the opportunity of determining
the future of this site; however it is important to find the right fit between the use and the
historic place to ensure the use will last and provide a stable context for conservation.
Therefore, the national or provincial interest in the site must be determined.
5.0 CONCLUSION
5.1 This property is of national, provincial and local significance. The Federal and Provincial
governments have been kept informed of the Municipality's efforts and
recommendations. Municipal support for national designation from the Historic Sites
and Monuments Board of Canada is integral to the application and recommended as a
first step.
5.2 National designation would open up funding sources through grant programs and assist
with having the Provincial Government recognize the site. Once national designation
has been granted a fulsome development concept and implementation strategy to
repurpose the property and examine the refurbishment of specific buildings could be
developed.
5.3 When the site receives national designation the offer of Kaitlin to turn the buildings and
18+ acres of the site over to the Municipality should be addressed. If however the
application to the National Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada is
unsuccessful then the Municipality should determine, in partnership with Kaitlin, how the
site could be developed and be self-sustaining while still allowing for public access to
the middle third.
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5.4 Given the history of other sites where buildings have been vacant for a period of time
and vandalism has been a major factor it would be reasonable for the Municipality,
Kaitlin and the community to agree to next steps if federal designation is not received.
5.5 While the Municipality does not wish to be saddled with the financial burden of being
responsible for the refurbishment of the buildings, they are supportive of the
repurposing of the buildings within a campus setting that would see the buildings and
site as viable entities. The Municipality can contribute appropriate land use
designations to allow for flexible and creative zoning on the site to bring the buildings
back into use.
5.6 Kaitlin see the buildings and campus site (18+ acres) as an integral part of their overall
development of a community that would have a historic campus at its centre. Their
concept calls for the repurposing of the buildings and making the site accessible to the
community beyond just the residents in the immediate area.
5.7 Staff will continue to work with Kaitlin to monitor the protection and securing of the
buildings. Kaitlin has requested the Clarington Museum and Archives and Planning
Services Staff assist with the preparation of documentation for national designation.
National designation does not afford protection to the buildings rather it commemorates
the site and its history. It does bring with it the ability to access funds for refurbishment.
5.8 This report and the Municipality's support of the national designation request are the
first step towards the repurposing of Camp 30 as a cultural heritage landscape for the
community.
Staff Contact: Faye Langmaid
Attachments:
Attachment 1A
Attachment 1B
Attachment 1C
Attachment 2
Attachment 3A
Attachment 3B
Attachment 4
Attachment 5
Attachment 6
Attachment 7
- Site Map of 2020 Lambs Road, divided into thirds and showing floodline
- Middle Third including building status (Municipal Register, Demolished)
and boundary of campus lands offered to Municipality from Developer
- Area submitted for national designation
- Heritage Designation Process
- Letter from Provincial Government
- Letters from Federal Government
- Kaitlin letter regarding national designation
- National Historic Sites of Canada Cost-Sharing Program
- Kaitlin's Concept
- Kaitlin's Offer to Donate the land to the Municipality
List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision:
Barbara Karthein Steve Gusterson
Nicolette Lafave Cheryl Tibbetts
Eric Walters Capt. R. C. McGuire
Carleen Attersley Cheryl Marek
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Nancy Hamer Strahi
Barbara Kerr
Mark Birdsall
R & T Ali
Peter and Wendy Mooney
Rita Edgell
Rose McGuire
Raymond Smith
Sgt. Brett Devries
Margaret Clayton
Kristina Thomas
Sara Weales
Catherine Starr
Joanne Laton
John C. Schneider
Richard Vandyk
Teresa Miceli
Nancy M.A.Leask
Melanie Gaudet
Lauri Richards
Roy Richards
Dave Watt
Teresa Miceli
Terry Myles
Stephen Bums
Dennis Brooklebank
Ann Beley-Corrigan
Aaron Wickens
Nicole Belej-Corrigan
Peter
David Lockwood
Charlynne Jourard
Steff'i Nathan
Gary Nathan
Kim Gleason
Jim Corrigan
Joan & Blain Moffat
Cecil & Betty Morrison
Bernice Puk
Connie Puk
Ron Alldred
Stephen Brickell
Peter Brickell
Margaret Ford
Randy McDougall
Jason Moore
Joan Rene
Quenten Majoor
Barry Majoor
John Armstrong
Grant Humes
Clark Morawetz
Marilyn Morawetz
Kim Frattura
Ron Tetley
Thomas Royle
Sandra Stainton
E. Stuff
Gail Preston
Jenna & Suzanne Fallis
Robert & Christel Schwirtz
Petra Schwirtz
Garth Gilpin
Paul Cormack
Philip Ford
John W. Royle
Mathew Ferguson
Paul Cairns
Joan Kellett
Mathew P. Ferguson
Hugh Laing
Donna Hilditch
Gail Guthrie
Terry Price
Nancy Milner
Jim Shosenberg
Martina Kirkwood
Gabbie Kirkwood
Jim & Corry Kamstra
Hewitts'
Lynda Armstrong
Jack Gordon
Barry Russell
Mary Tiilcock
Tina & Maurice Bachand
Rolf Piro
Harold Parnham
Despina Chymeftos
Donna Levinson
Andrew A. Horton
Trevor Hutchinson
Alexander Filip Josic
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Heinz Nitschke
Bobbi-Jo Penny
Clarington Museums and Archives
Ministry of Culture
Ontario Heritage Trust
CHC
Lynn Phillip Hodgson
Bev Oda, MPP
John O'Toole, MP
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Ta Report PSD-049-11
Heritage Designation Process _ -J
In accordance with .the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, initiation of the
designation process begins with Council authorizing the Clerk to give Notice of
intention. Council is to consult with the CHC before giving the Notice prescribed. The
Notice is to be served on the owner and is to be published in a newspaper having
general circulation in the municipality and is to include a statement that notice of
objection to the designation may be served on the Clerk within 30 days after the date of
publication. If there is no objection council can pass a by-law designating the property.
Objections to the. designation are to be referred to the Conservation Review Board for a
hearing.
The Conservation Review Board will hold a hearing and within 30 days of the
conclusion of the hearing will report to Council with its recommendations. Upon
considering the report Council can pass a by-law designating the property. A copy of
the by-law, together with a statement explaining the cultural heritage value or interest of
the property and a description of the heritage attributes of the property is served on the
property owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust , is registered on the title of the property,
and the notice of the by-law is published in the local newspaper. Should Council not
wish to proceed with .designation the Notice of intention to designate is withdrawn and a
notice of withdrawal is served on the property owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust,
and is published in the local newspaper. The decision of Council is final with regards to
Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The Province has other measures and powers to
pursue designation.
If a Notice of Intention to designate is given under the Ontario Heritage Act any permit
that allowed for the alteration or demolition of the buildings on the property would be
void as of the day the Notice of Intention is given and the property is treated as if it is
designated.
Owners of designated properties cannot demolish or remove buildings from a property
unless they apply to Council and receive consent in writing. Council has 90 days to
review the application. This period can be extended upon agreement between the
owner and Council. Council is to consult with the heritage committee and may consent
to the application, consent subject to terms and conditions, or refuse the application.
Notice of Council's decision is served on the owner and the Ontario Heritage Tnast, and
is published in the local newspaper.
If Council refuses the application to demolish or remove a building, or approves the
application subject to terms and conditions, the property owner can appeal Council's
decision within 30 days of receiving notification. Appeals filed with the Municipal Clerk
and the Ontario Municipal Board. The OMB will hold a hearing and may order that the
appeal be dismissed,. or that the Municipality consent to the demolition without terms
and conditions, or with the terms and conditions set by the OMB. The decision of the
Ontario Municipal Board is final.
~Iniffiry of CuRura
Minist~re de la Culture
Ministre
5° efage, esdifice Mowat
900, rue Bay
Toronto (Ontario) M7A 1 t2
TAI: .(416) 325-1661)
T~18c: (478) 325-1728
Minister
5M Floor, Mowat Block
900 Bay Street
Toronto ON M7A iL2
Tel: (416) 325-1660
Fax: (416)325-7726
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His Worship Jim Abernethy
Mayor of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6
Dear Mayor Abernethy:
Attachment 3A
To Report PSD-049-11
Ontario
1090MC-2009-109
Thank you for your letter regarding the Prisoners of War Camp 30 in Bowmanville and for
enclosing various background materials.
I applaud you and your Council for taking the first steps to use the powers under the Ontario
Heritage Act to recognise and protect local cultural heritage. I encourage your municipality to
further use the powers provided under the Act that will protect the site from demolition or
alteration.
As Camp 30 was established by the wartime Government of Canada, I suggest that you share
your comments regarding the importance of thi$ site with the federal government. Should you
wish to contact them, you can write to the Honourable James Moore, Minister of. Canadian
Heritage, at: House of Commons, Ottawa, ON K1A OA6.
Ministry of Culture staff are in contact with Clarington municipal staff and the municipal heritage
committee regarding Camp 30. I understand that Ministry staff recently provided focused
training in your municipality on the municipal heritage conservation tools available under the
Ontario Heritage Act. I trust that Ministry staff will continue to liaise with the Municipality of
Clarington following the training session about conservation tools.
Should you or your staff wish to discuss this matter further, please contact Mr. Bert Duclos,
Heritage Outreach Consultant with responsibility for advising municipal heritage committees, at
(416) 314-7154, or by a-mail, at bert.duclos~ontario.ca.
Thank you again for writing to me about this matter, and for your interest in preserving Ontario's
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Thank you for your letter of February 26, requesting protection and designation of
Camp 30 in Bowmanville as a site of national historic significance.
The Minister of the Environment designates places, people and events of
national historic significance on the recommendation of the Historic Sites and
Monuments Board of Canada (HSMBC), the advisory body on historical matters.
The Board evaluates the significance of a nominated subject by considering
whether it has had a national impact on Canadian history or represents a national
example or illustration of Canadian human history.
When a place, person or event is declared to be of national historic significance,
Parks Canada, which supports the Board in the conduct of its business, carries
out the Government's direction with respect to designation, for which the
standard form of commemoration is the installation of a bronze plaque.
While Camp 30 may be of interest to the HSMBC, the Board will require the
permission of the site owner before it may proceed with an evaluation of the
property. Please note that designation as a national historic site does not
constitute protection, as these matters are the responsibility of the provinces and
territories under their respective heritage legislation. If you have not already
done so, you might wish to contact the Minister of Culture of Ontario, the
Honourable M. Aileen Carroll, by mail at 4th Floor, Mowat Block, 900 Bay Street,
Toronto ON M7A 1 L2, or by telephone at (416) 212-0644.
The activities and mandate of the Board, as well as how to proceed with a
submission for designation, are described on the Parks Canada Web site at
www.pc.gc.ca/clmhc-hsmbc/index E.asp. If, upon review of this documentation, you s..,,,
believe that Camp 30 merits consideration by the Board, you or the owner may
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submit an application, including the owner's consent, to Ms. Julie Dompierre,
Executive Secretary of the Board, at the address provided on the Web site.
The material sent with your letter is kept on file at the Historic Sites and Monuments
Board of Canada's Secretariat to supplement a future request for designation, or be
returned to you on request.
Your interest in preserving Canada's heritage is appreciated.
Sincerely,
T oura le Jim Prentice, P.C., Q.C., M.P.
c.c.: The Honourable Bev Oda, P. C., M.P.
The Honourable James Moore, P.C., M.P.
The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P.
Minister of the Environment
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MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
Ms. Patti L. Barrie
Municipal Clerk
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville ON L1C 3A6
Dear Ms. Barrie:
Thank you for your letter of April 8, regarding the preservation of Prisoner of War
Camp 30.
The Ontario Heritage Act enables your municipality to designate properties of
cultural heritage value or interest, bringing awareness of the property's heritage
value to a community but also helping to ensure the conservation of these
important places for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.
I would therefore encourage the Municipality of Clarington to continue to engage
stakeholders in discussions on measures to ensure the preservation of Camp 30.
Should the property owners show an interest in having the property evaluated as
a possible national historic site, they may wish to be made aware of the activities
and mandate of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, as well as
how to proceed with a submission for designation. These are described on the
Parks Canada Web site at www.pc.gc.ca/clmhc-hsmbc/index E.asp. If, upon
review of this documentation, they believe that Camp 30 merits consideration by
the Board, they may submit an application, including the owner's consent, to
Ms. Julie Dompierre, Executive Secretary of the Board, at the address provided
on the Web site.
Thank you for your interest in preserving Canada's heritage.
Jim Prentice, P.C., Q.C., M.P.
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KaitIin Group
Attention: Bill Danielle
28 Sandiford Drive
Suite 201
Stouffville, ON L4A 1L8
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JUN ' 9 2009
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
I was asked to relay information on the designation of National Historic Sites.
Please f nd below a summary of our commemoration program and its implications.
The Minister of the Environment designates places, people and events of national
historic significance on the recommendation of the Historic Sites and Monuments. Board
of Canada (HSMBC), the advisory body on historical matters. The Board evaluates the
significance of a nominated subject by considering whether it has had a national impact
on Canadian history or represents a national example or illustration of Canadian human
history.
When a place, person (tr event is declared to be of national historic significance,
Pazks Canada Agency, which supports the Board in the conduct of its business, carries
out the Government's direction with respect to designation, for which the standard form
of commemoration is the installation of a bronze. plaque,
Parks Canada may also provide financtal assistance to owners of National Historic
Sites, The National Historic Sites of Canada Cost-Sharing Program is a contribution
program whereby up to 50% of eligible costs incurred in the conservation and
presentation of a national historic site, are paid to the site owner in the form of
reimbursements. Arecipient can receive up to a maximum of $1,000,000, Eligible
recipients are incorporated not-for-profit organizations, other Jevels of government, and
aboriginal organizations.
It is important to note that the designation of a national historic site does not place
any restrictions on the land owner, as the Historic Sites and Monuments Act does not
cant' that authority. While the; HSMBC hopes that the historic values of a National
Historic Site of Canada will be protected and that the site will be managed in accordance
with sound cultural resource management principles, the protection of national historic
sites, other than those owned by Pazks Canada, is the responsibility of provincial and
territorial governments, because they hold jurisdiction over private property-
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I have included some reference material (Standards and Guidelines for the
Conservation of Historic Places and Cultural Resources Management Policy} that could
be useful in the management ofd a national historic site. l trust that this information is
satisfactory, however, should you have any additional questions, do not hesitate to
contact me either by mail or by telephone at (819) 994-1808. Please accept my best
wishes.
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Home > National Historic Sites > National Historic Sites of Canada Cost-Sharing Program
.National Historic Sites of Canada Cost-Sharing Program
Parks Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the NEW National Historic Sites
of Canada Cost-Sharing Program.
Parks Canada recognizes the need to support, maintain and improve the health and wholeness
(the commemorative integrity) of national historic sites of Canada. This role is an integral part
of our mandate, which includes protecting and presenting nationally significant examples of
Canada's cultural heritage.
The National Historic Sites of Canada Cost-Sharing Program is a contribution program whereby
up to 50°Jo of eligible costs incurred in the conservation and presentation of a national historic
site, are paid to the site owner in the form of reimbursements. A recipient can receive up to a
maximum of $1,000,000. Eligible recipients are Incorporated not-for-profit organizations, other
levels of government, and aboriginal organizations.
Projects eligible for funding include those intended to develop technical and planning
documents agreed by Parks Canada as necessary to ensure the site's commemorative integrity,
and conservation projects to preserve, rehabilitate and/or restore components of a national
historic site in order to ensure its commemorative integrity. Conservation projects may also
include the development and implementation of presentation projects that focus on
communicating to the public the reasons for designation as a national historic site.
Applications for financial assistance will be assessed according to established criteria. Please
note that funding is limited.
The application deadline for fiscal year 2009-2010 is April 24, 2009, with subsequent twice-
yearly application deadlines to be announced.
For further information, please contact the Program Office for the National Historic Sites of
Canada Cost-Sharing Program:
Planning and Programs Branch, National Historic Sites. Directorate, Parks Canada
25 Eddy Street (26-6-Q), Gatineau, Quebec, K1A OMS
Phone: 1-866-377-1947
Fax:819-953-4909
Email: partagedesfrais.costsharing@pc.gc.ca
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2.1 Applicants must be either:
Owners or lessees (as defined below) of national historic sites of Canada, or parts of a
national historic site, or contributing propertiesz within a national historic site which are:
o incorporated not-for-profit organizations;
o provincial, territorial, regional or municipal governments,
Incorporated not-for-profit organizations acting on the authority and behalf of an eligible
owner or lessee.
Not-for-profit aboriginal organizations with a formalized stewardship responsibility directly
related to all or part of a national historic site managed by a related Aboriginal organization.
Note: A lessee must have at least 10 years remaining on the lease as of the date of the application
to the Program to be eligible.
2.2 Project Categories
Category Title Description
Preparatory Projects to develop technical and planning documents necessary to
1 Assistance ensure the site's commemorative integrity. Eligible costs will be
Projects reimbursed up to the lesser of $25,000 or 50%.
A. Projects to conserve, rehabilitate and/or restore components of a
national historic site, in order to ensure its commemorative integrity.
B. The conservation project may also include developing and
2 Conservation implementing Presentation Projects that communicate the reasons
Projects for designation as a national historic site to the public. Eligible costs
for presentation projects will be reimbursed up to the lesser of
$25,000 or 50%.
Total eligible costs for Category 2 will be reimbursed up to the lesser
of $1,000,000 or 50%.
Receipt of funding for projects under Category 1 does not guarantee funding for projects under
Category 2. Each application will be assessed on individual merit.
Eligible expenses include direct project expenditures that are itemized and costed in the project
proposal and funding application. These may Include:
• Cost of cohstruction materials, goods and related shipping or transportation;
• Actual cost of services for time spent on the project, such as salaries and benefits, specific
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labour rates or per diem fees for subcontractors not exceeding market rates, or actual
project disbursements.;
Cost of equipment and related installation or maintenance;
• Other actual or reasonable expenses or budgeted amounts of expenditures;
• Applicable taxes (federal, provincial, territorial) on materials, labour and other services that
qualify as eligible costs that the funding recipient shall pay, less any credits or
reimbursements to which the recipient may be entitled.
2.3 Eligible Expenses and Activities
Eligible project expenses include only the minimum necessary costs to fulfill the project objectives,
as agreed to by the Parks Canada Agency. Specific costs are limited by the application of various
standards and techniques, including Treasury Board travel regulations where appropriate;
limitations on salary rates or consultant costs charged; negotiated costs where warranted, etc.
For Category is Preparatory Assistance Projects, eligible expenses include:
Professional and technical services needed to complete documents required by Parks
Canada to aid in its assessment of a conservation and/or presentation project proposal.
This might include: preparing a Commemorative Integrity Statement (CIS), architectural
and engineering services, technical drawings or photography, historical research,
archaeological research/investigation, environmental assessment, fire safety plans, and
interpretive plans.
Note: Reports or documentation prepared in support of a subsequent Conservation Proposal
must be included as an appendix to that proposal.
For Category 2 A: Conservation Projects, eligible expenses include:
Materials and labour directly related to the conservation of the national historic site and its
cultural resources. The conservation work must lead directly to the protection of a cultural
resource or character-defining element, including the reduction of threat and/or level of
impairment.,4 This work may involve preservation measures to protect, shelter, reinforce
and stabilize cultural resources, or more invasive conservation measures involving limited
restoration of deteriorated parts, or replacement of missing or deteriorated parts, including
fittings, machinery, landscape elements, or other components that Parks Canada agrees
are integral to the commemorative integrity of the national historic site.
• Environmental assessment required under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.
Eligible costs are limited to the specific assessment activities needed to support the
implementation of the approved conservation project.
• Acquisition of part of the designated place, as defined in the certified CIS. Related costs
are eligible when Parks Canada determines that acquisition is essential to ensuring the
site's commemorative integrity and when the applicant is an eligible recipient at the time
of application.A Eligible costs include those related to purchase, such as historical
research, title searches, property inspections and appraisals, legal surveys, and legal fees.
• Fire detection and suppression systems where Parks Canada agrees that these are the
most appropriate means of safeguarding the national historic site or its cultural resources
from catastrophic fire loss.
• Maintenance and inspection plans and manuals to ensure the long-term viability of
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conservation work or to ensure the site's commemorative integrity over the longer term.
Category 2 B: Presentation Components of Conservation Projects, eligible expenses
include:
• Professional services, such as research, planning, design and project management to
support presentation activities for the national historic site.
• Development, design, production and installation of on-site presentation media, including
brochures, panels, models, audio-visual productions, interactive CDs, and publications,
which help communicate the reasons for designation.
• Development, design and production of new presentation programs, including costumes
and scripts, which help communicate the reasons for site designation.A
• Development, design and production of outreach education projects that communicate the
reasons for designation, including educational school kits, curriculum materials, additions
to information on existing Internet Web sites, and video or CD ROM presentations.
• Replication of historic objects or the acquisition of moveable resources to support
presentation projects and programs where it is demonstrated that these are the most
effective means of communicating the reasons for designation.
• Translation of presentation materials into one of the official languages of Canada.
Translation of the reasons for designation into a third language when appropriate to the
needs of a site's audience(s) to ensure the commemorative integrity of the national historic
site.
2.4 Ineligible Expenses
Ineligible expenses include costs for any work incurred that is inconsistent with the Standards and
Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, or with Parks Canada's Cultural
Resource Management Policy (see Annex E), and that is not identified as necessary by Parks
Canada to ensure the site's commemorative integrity.
The following costs are not eligible project expenses:
• Acquisition of property located outside of the designated place;
• Acquisition of movable resources not directly related to presentation projects and programs;
• New construction, including modern additions to historic structures;
• Demolition not related to the preservation of commemorative integrity;
• Services and facilities related to visitor use, such as roads, parking lots, interpretive centres,
washrooms, etc.;
• Period reconstruction or replication of whole structures or complexes;
• On-going expenditures for maintenance or operation of the historic site, including salaries of
staff and/or administrators; and
• Creation of Web sites.
2.5 Documents Required
The Statement of Significance (see Annex D: Definitions) for a site is required when applying for
funding. The Canadian Register of Historic Places (www.historicplaces.ca) lists this Statement on
its registry. Please verify that your site is listed on this registry. If the property is not listed, please
contact the Program Office, before preparing your application (see Section 8.0 Contact
Information).
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May 24, 2011
Mayor Adrian Foster and Council
The Municipality of Clazington
40 Temperance Street
Bovvmanville, Ontario
L1C 3A6
Re: Application for National Designation
2020 :Lambs Road
Former Boys Trainin¢ School and Former `Cams 30' Property
Members of Council aze well aware of the colouful history of this property and the keen
interest in preserving its heritage.
Since the last tenants vacated the property in October 2008, the buildings have been
subject to incessant trespass, vandalism, and at least one significant fire. This has caused
concern for both the Municipality and ourselves for the safety and well being of those
illegally entering the property, and as well for the damage being inflicted upon the
buildings themselves. Council has listed a number of the buildings on the Municipal
Register for heritage purposes, and allowed the demolition of others for which there was
no heritage interest or conditions were beyond repair.
The challenge had been put to us to find a way to firstly relent on the demolition of
further buildings, and to identify ways in which they could be salvaged and further
deployed in a way that could be successfully integrated into some fonn of development
scenario.
At the GPA meeting of October 19, 2009, a presentation was made outlining our concept
for development of the full property of some 43 Ha (106 acres). This concept outlined
three pockets of residential development at the southern, northern, and northern middle
portions of the property but indicated that the majority of the middle portion containing
the buildings and former campus would be created as a municipal park.
The pazk azea, when combined with the Open Space azeas of the Soper Creek Valley and
its various tributaries, would result in the Municipality coming into ownership of
approximately 65 of the 106 acres of the overall property, in conjunction with the
development of the abutting lands. With this assembly, opportunity would be created for
the formation of a seamless band of recreational greenspace. Trail systems and
pedestrian connections could be made throughout the site and west, north, and south to
linkages along the Soper Creek Valley.
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By bringing the buildings within this land dedication into public ownership, there is a
unique opportunity, over time, to cater to and attract a diverse group of residents, and at
the same time retain the history and potential of the property.
To date, the Municipality has not formally responded to this offer.
It is our understanding that the Municipality would prefer to know the results of the
National Designation process. We have previously indicated that based upon the letter
received from Julie Dompierre, Executive Secretary of the Historic Sites and Monuments
Board of Canada, that we aze prepared to submit the application and have requested the
Municipality to assist in its preparation. It is our further understanding that having the
support of both the owner and the Municipality is crucial to a successful application, in
addition to the historical pedigree of the site.
We encourage the Municipality to support the request for national designation and once
that has been received, that further opportunities for site re-development and funding
programs can then be pursued.
Yours very truly
Kelvin Whalen, P. Eng.,
Vice-President, Land Development