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Report To: Planning and Development Committee
Date of Meeting: March 15, 2021 Report Number: PDS-019-21
Submitted By: Ryan Windle, Director of Planning and Development Services
Reviewed By:
File Number:
Andrew C. Allison, CAO
PLN 34.5.1
Resolution#: PD-093-21
By-law Number:
Report Subject: Addition of Properties to the Municipal Heritage Register
Recommendations:
1. That Report PDS-019-21 be received;
2. That 172 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville be added to the Municipal Register;
3. That 192 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville be added to the Municipal Register;
4. That 77 Scugog Street, Bowmanville be added to the Municipal Register;
5. That 75 Wellington Street, Bowmanville be added to the Municipal Register; and
6. That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-019-21 and any delegations be advised of
Council's decision.
Municipality of Clarington
Report PDS-019-21
Report Overview
The Clarington Heritage Committee and staff are recommending the addition of four
Bowmanville properties to the Municipal Register:
• 172 Liberty Street North
• 192 Liberty Street North
• 77 Scugog Street
• 75 Wellington Street
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The Municipal Register is a listing of the cultural heritage resources in Clarington that
warrant historical protection. The addition of these properties to the Municipal Register (i)
supports the promotion of Clarington's local heritage, and (ii) protects the buildings from
being demolished without proper evaluation of their cultural heritage significance by affording
the Municipality additional time (up to 60 days) to review a demolition permit, should such an
application be received.
1. Background
Ontario Heritage Act
1.1 Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act requires every municipality to maintain a
Municipal Register that lists all heritage properties formally designated by by-law. In
2009, Council expanded Clarington's Municipal Register to include "non -designated"
properties. Including a non -designated property on the Municipal Register is a formal
indication that a property has cultural heritage value or interest and warrants further
evaluation to determine appropriate conservation measures. The decision to include a
non -designated property on a Municipal Register rests with Council upon consultation
with the municipal heritage committee.
1.2 Listing a property on the Municipal Register does not provide any legal protection to the
property. Only formal designation under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act can do
so. The primary benefit of including a non -designated property on the Municipal
Register is to provide the Municipality with additional time (up to 60 days) to review a
request for a demolition permit, rather than the shorter timelines outlined in the Building
Code Act.
1.3 The protection afforded to non -designated properties on the Municipal Register allows
time for a more thorough evaluation of the property and time to provide Council with a
recommendation on demolition or moving forward with designation of the property. More
specifically, the 60 days allows sufficient time to evaluate the building condition,
protection options, mitigation measures, alternate development proposals, etc. and to
make a recommendation to Council on the cultural value of a property.
Municipality of Clarington
Report PDS-019-21
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1.4 Adding a property to the Municipal Register also allows the Municipality to request a
demolition permit applicant undertake a study or research to demonstrate that the
property does not have significant heritage value, or to determine appropriate mitigation
measures or alternative recognition options that can be implemented.
1.5 In June 2019 the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent.
Bill 108 amends the Ontario Heritage Act, among numerous other pieces of legislation.
Such changes are due to come into force on a day to be named by proclamation of the
Lieutenant Governor, which is anticipated to be sometime in 2021. The upcoming
amendments will introduce a more formal process to add non -designated properties to
the Municipal Register, including prescribed notice requirements and an opportunity for
Council to consider input/objections. As outlined in Section 4 below, these changes
align with the Municipality's current practices. Staff will continue to monitor the status of
the Ontario Heritage Act amendments and implement the changes as necessary.
Properties on Clarington's Municipal Register
1.6 There are currently 112 properties on Clarington's Municipal Register comprised of 78
designated properties and 34 non -designated properties, as well as 1 Heritage
Conservation District (Beech Avenue).
1.7 To date, many of non -designated properties added to the Municipal Register have been
under threat of demolition. Examples include the buildings at Camp 30 (now
designated), properties affected by the 407 extension (now demolished), and properties
that are within areas identified for intensification and/or redevelopment.
Clarington's Cultural Heritage Resources List
1.8 In accordance with the Clarington Official Plan, the Planning and Development Services
Department maintains a Cultural Heritage Resources List (CHRL) with advice and
assistance from the Clarington Heritage Committee (CHC). The CHRL is an inventory of
properties that the Municipality has identified as having cultural heritage value or
interest. Properties on the list are categorized as Primary, Secondary and Heritage
Merit. The properties identified on the CHRL are subject to the policies of Section 8
(Celebrating our Cultural Heritage) of the Official Plan. However, the properties are not
formally recognized under the Ontario Heritage Act unless they are added to the
Municipal Register either as a non -designated property or as a property designated by
by-law.
1.9 The Clarington Heritage Committee (CHC) has established building evaluation criteria
with the intention of reviewing properties on the CHRL to determine properties that
should be formally recognized under the Ontario Heritage Act. A sub -committee of the
CHC reviews properties from the public right-of-way using the evaluation criteria and
presents their recommendations for each property to the CHC.
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Report PDS-019-21
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1.10 In October and November 2020, the CHC reviewed the following four properties, 2 of
which are currently identified on the CHRL as noted below, and has recommended
adding each property to the Municipal Register:
• 172 Liberty Street North (Secondary);
• 192 Liberty Street North;
• 77 Scugog Street; and
• 75 Wellington Street (Secondary).
1.11 The location of each of the properties is identified in Figure 1. A description of each
property based upon the CHC's evaluation can be found in Attachments 1 through 4 of
this report.
2. Provincial and Regional Policy
Provincial Policy Statement, 2020
2.1 The PPS 2020 provides that economic prosperity should be supported by encouraging a
sense of place fostered by well -designed built form, cultural planning and conserving
features that help define character. More specifically, the PPS 2020 directs that
significant built heritage resources shall be conserved.
Provincial Growth Plan, 2019
2.2 The Growth Plan, 2019 directs that cultural heritage resources will be conserved and
promoted in order to foster a sense of place for the social, cultural, and economic
benefit of communities.
Durham Regional Official Plan
2.3 The Regional Official Plan encourages the conservation, protection and/or
enhancement of Durham's built and cultural heritage resources.
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Report PDS-019-21
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Report PDS-019-21
3. Clarington Policy and Regulations
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3.1 The Clarington Official Plan provides that when a cultural heritage resource is
designated under the Ontario Heritage Act or is recognized on the CHRL, the
Municipality shall discourage the demolition or the inappropriate alteration of a cultural
heritage resource. Whenever possible, built heritage resources should be retained for
the original use and in their original location. Where the original uses cannot be
maintained, the adaptive reuse of built heritage resources will be supported. If no other
alternative exists for maintaining structures in their original location, consideration may
be given to the relocation of the structure. Should a heritage resource be demolished,
the dismantling, salvage and reuse of materials is encouraged.
3.2 All four properties are designated Urban Residential by the Clarington Official Plan,
2018 (consolidation). The primary use of land in the Urban Residential designation shall
be for housing purposes, however the designation also provides for other small-scale
uses that are supportive of and compatible with residential uses.
3.3 172 Liberty Street N. and 192 Liberty Street N. are located along a Local Corridor. The
Official Plan intends that corridors shall provide for intensification, mixed -use, and
pedestrian and transit supportive development. Density and built form shall incorporate
and be sensitive to existing local character and scale to create an attractive and
compatible built form with a distinctive community image. The inclusion of these
properties on the Municipal Register will ensure these cultural resources are properly
evaluated and considered as part of any future redevelopment along the Liberty Street
Local Corridor.
3.4 75 Wellington Street and 77 Scugog Street are located within the area that was subject
to Interim Control By-law (ICBL) 2018-083. The by-law enabled the Municipality to
complete the Bowmanville Neighbourhood Character Study to address concerns
regarding redevelopment in established residential areas. The Study resulted in
recommendations for amendments to the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law 84-
63 to provide for policies and regulations in the subject areas that better reflect
neighbourhood character. The proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments
were approved by Council on July 6, 2020 and are in full force.
3.5 75 Wellington Street was included in the Heritage Conservation District Background
Study in 2005. This Study resulted in the Old Bowmanville (North Ward) Heritage
Guidelines, which provide guidance to owners of properties in the study area when
considering plans for construction and/or alteration of buildings, structures, and
landscaping.
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Report PDS-019-21
4. Public Notice
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4.1 Currently, under the Ontario Heritage Act there is no notification requirement before
Council adds a property to the Municipal Register as a non -designated property.
However, it has been the Municipality's practice to notify property owners. As noted
above, this practice aligns with the upcoming amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act.
4.2 On February 26, 2021, Planning staff sent a letter to the owners of the four properties
proposed to be added to the Municipal Register. The letter notified property owners that
the CHC identified their home as notable for its architectural and historical attributes. A
Resident Information Sheet explaining the Municipal Register, and what having a home
on the Registry means was provided (Attachment 5). The letter also advised that a staff
report would be presented to the Planning & Development Committee recommending
the addition of the subject properties to the Municipal Register. Owners were invited to
contact Planning and Development Services staff to discuss the CHC's evaluation and
recommendation.
4.3 As of the time of writing this report, no correspondence relating to the proposed addition
of the subject properties to the Municipal Register has been received.
5. Concurrence
Not Applicable.
6. Conclusion
6.1 Cultural heritage resources contribute significantly to Clarington's community fabric.
Proactively adding properties to the Municipal Register (i) allows the Municipality 60
days to evaluate the property in more detail and explore conservation options prior to
the issuance of a demolition permit (ii) recognizes the property's cultural value or
interest, and (iii) illustrates the community's appreciation for its local culture and
heritage.
6.2 Staff and the Clarington Heritage Committee respectfully recommend that the following
four properties in Bowmanville be added to the Municipal Register: 172 Liberty Street
North, 192 Liberty Street North, 77 Scugog Street and 75 Wellington Street.
Staff Contact: Sarah Allin, Planner II, 905-623-3379 or sallin@clarington.net.
Attachments:
Attachment 1
— Cultural Heritage Description: 172 Liberty Street North
Attachment 2
— Cultural Heritage Description: 192 Liberty Street North
Attachment 3
— Cultural Heritage Description: 77 Scugog Street
Attachment 4
— Cultural Heritage Description: 75 Wellington Street
Attachment 5
— Municipal Register Information Sheet
Interested Parties:
List of Interested Parties available from Department.
Municipality of Clarington
172 Liberty Street North
Attachment 1 to
Report PDS-019-21
)erty Street N. is a 1 1/2 storey home
acted of local brick laid in Flemish
Fhe home was constructed as a
by St. Andrew's Church of Scotland in
imately 1857 and is an example of a
Revival Ontario cottage.
design of this home features a
orgian-style frontispiece projecting over a
it porch decorated with bargeboard. The
it entrance is surrounded by a transom
I '/2 sidelight windows. The dwelling also
tures two chimneys, and prominent
)ining around each of the windows and
Iding edges.
exterior of the home has undergone
;rations over time, including the
lacement of the original windows.
Liberty Street N. is one of three homes
3owmanville built in the mid-1850s known
"Gospel". Historically, the home formed
t of a trio of homes associated with the
�e pillars of Law, Medicine, and Gospel
ch supported the growth of Bowmanville
is early years, along with nearby 175
erty Street N. (Law), which was added to
Municipal Register in 2019, and 192
erty Street N. (Medicine) described in
achment 2.
Originally built as a manse for St. Andrew's Church of Scotland, the first rev was Rev. Mr.
John Hugh MacKerras from 1853 to 1866. He then went onto Queen's University in
Kingston as a professor of modern literature. In 1867, he assisted in preventing the
University from going bankrupt. Adam Spenser succeeded Reverend MacKerras from
1868 to 1883. St. Andrews Church burned down in 1885 and the manse was sold shortly
thereafter.
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Attachment 2 to
Report PDS-019-21
192 Liberty Street N. is a 1 '/2
storey Ontario Farmhouse
constructed in the 1850s by Dr.
William Allison.
Notable features of this home
include the transom over the
front entrance and '/2 sidelights.
192 Liberty Street N. is one of
three homes in Bowmanville built
in the mid-1850s known as
"Medicine". Historically, the
home formed part of a trio of
homes built by individuals
associated with the three pillars
of Law, Medicine, and Gospel
supporting the growth of
Bowmanville as a young town.
Nearby 175 Liberty Street N.
(Law), which was added to the
Municipal Register in 2019, and
172 Liberty Street N. (Gospel)
described in Attachment 1
complete the three -pillar trio.
Dr. William Allison (born 1806)
was an accomplished physician
and surgeon. He was an active
community member in
Bowmanville as a deputy Reeve,
Town Councillor, as well as the
President of the Mechanics
Institute and an Imperial Bank
shareholder.
The dwelling sits on its original
property, notwithstanding the
property was reduced in size to
accommodate the 1912
Canadian Pacific Railway
corridor.
Attachment 3 to
Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-019-21
77 Scugog Street
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This two -storey, two -bay brick
dwelling was built in in the
1880sin a vernacular of the
Four -Square style. The
dwelling features a shallow
hipped roof but no centre
dormer, which is irregular for a
Four -Square style dwelling.
There is a transom above the
double front door and the full -
width front porch is held up by
rounded brick columns. The
frontispiece is made from Brick
together with angled walls that
contain one over one narrow
windows on either, while all of
the other front windows are two
over two windows. The front of
the house is made of running
bond brick whereas the side
has 1/3 running bond. It
belongs to a collection of
homes constructed of brick.
Although the original basic
form of the house still exists
(particularly in the full -width
porch), the dwelling has been
changed significantly by
alterations including additions
to the outside and rebricking
of the two chimneys. The front
of the house has significant
architectural designs that
make it unique within
Bowmanville — these designs
cannot be found on any other
house in town.
Attachment 4 to
Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-019-21
75 Wellington Street
R
75 Wellington Street is a 1 '/2
storey, two bay brick dwelling,
built in approximately 1900 in
a vernacular of the Ontario
Farmhouse style. The
dwelling features a gabled
roof with decorative barge
board in the front dormer. The
front door is surrounded by a
lintel above and wooden
fluted molding on each side.
The front windows feature
two -panel, louvred shutters
characteristic of the Ontario
Farmhouse style. Another
notable feature is the
relatively unusual two-sided
porch, detailed with ornate
square columns and
decorative barge board.
The dwelling has undergone
alterations including the
painting of the brick, and
replacement of the original
windows, including the arch
dormer window. An addition
has been made to the rear of
the dwelling; however, it has
been done in such a manner
that it is not visible from the
Wellington Street frontage.
Overall, the home contributes
to historical character of
Wellington Street and the
fabric of the Old Bowmanville
Neighbourhood.
Attachment 5 to Report PDS-019-21
Municipal Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest: Resident Info Sheet
What is the Municipal Register?
The Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) requires the municipality to maintain a formal register of properties that have cultural heritage
value or interest. It is a list of properties that Council considers to be important to the community for any of the following reasons:
• Due to the property's distinctive architectural or design value
• Because the property is associated with an important person, event or activity that is significant to the community's heritage
• The property is historically linked to its surroundings or is a landmark
What types of properties are included on the register?
The register includes a variety of properties with heritage value, including:
• Properties that are designated by by-law under the OHA (either individually or as part of a Conservation District)
• Properties that are not designated by by-law under the OHA but Council deems to have cultural heritage value or interest
What does it mean if my property
is on the Register?
• Non -designated properties on the
register cannot be demolished
unless the owners give Council at
least 60 days' notice in writing
• Listing a property on the register
does not provide any legal
protection to the properties on it (it
must also be designated by by-law
in order to have legal protection)
Can alterations or additions
be done to properties on the
register?
. Yes, for non -designated
properties. Any alterations or
additions would follow the
same process as for any
property
Can I sell my property without
notifying the municipality if
it's listed in the register?
. Yes
How does a property get to be listed on the
register?
• The Clarington Heritage Committee (CHC)
researches, evaluates and scores the suitability of
a property for inclusion on the register using a
standardized assessment template
• Planning staff, in consultation with the CHC, will
forward a recommendation to Council to add
suitable properties to the register
• Council will make decision at a public meeting
• The property owner will be notified of the meeting
and can choose to address Council if desired
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