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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-05-18Clarington Clarington Heritage Committee Minutes May 18, 2021 If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Co-ordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee held via Microsoft Teams on May 18, 2021, at 7:00 PM. Members Present were: Peter Vogel, Victor Suppan, David Reesor, Ron Sproule, Noel Gamble, Steve Conway, Myno Van Dyke (NVDHS), Jason Moore (ACO), Bob Malone (NVDHS), Katharine Warren (Museum) Regrets: Jason Moore (ACO), Bob Malone (NVDHS), Councillor Ron Hooper Staff Present: Faye Langmaid, Sarah Allin, Andrew Payne, Planning and Development Service Guests: None 1 Declaration of Interest There were no disclosures of interest stated at this meeting. 2 Land Acknowledgement Statement P. Vogel read aloud Clarington's Land Acknowledgement Statement. 3 Adoption of Agenda 21.22 By Consensus That the Agenda be adopted "Carried" 4 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting 21.23 By Consensus That the minutes of the April 20, 2021 Clarington Heritage Committee meeting be adopted, with the clarification to Item 6.2 (Heritage Trees) that the tree located at 6320 Old Scugog Road is an Oak tree. "Carried" 5 Delegations/Presentations: None 6 Business Arising 6.1 Red Oak Tree at 21 Beech Avenue The Minutes of the April 20, 2021 Heritage Committee meeting were before Council on May 3rd. Council appreciated the input from the Committee. The matter was referred to Public Works for a staff report on the maintenance and costs - 1 - Clar;waon Clarington Heritage Committee Minutes May 18, 2021 associated with the mitigation measures to preserve and extend the life of the tree. There is no date for the report as of yet. 6.2 Heritage Trees V. Suppan indicated Committee members are reviewing inventory photos to identify potential heritage trees to be added to the Heritage Tree List. The Committee expressed its thanks to D. Reesor and K. Murphy for taking the photos. Committee members noted there are currently supports on the oak tree located at 6320 Old Scugog Road, drawing comparison to the red oak tree at 21 Beech Avenue. M. Van Dyke identified a tree located on Edward Street in Newcastle that was planted on May 12, 1937 as part of the coronation day ceremonies of King George VI. Several trees were sent from England to Newcastle to be planted at local schools. There are also trees on George Street and Morgan Road. M. Van Dyke is writing a story on this subject for the Newcastle District Historical Society (NVDHS) Newsletter and will share with the Committee. F. Langmaid noted the Trees for Rural Roads program was started in Clarington and has since spread to Hamilton Township and Port Hope. It is based on an old practice whereby farmers were paid to relocate trees from their woods along roads in the 1880s. By the early 21 st century, many of the trees has reached the end of their life. Clarington began the Trees for Rural Roads Program to encourage the replacement of these trees. Recently, Ontario was sent Vimy Oak trees as part of the Vimy Ridge centennial memorials, some of which have been planted in Port Hope. Staff will provide the Committee background information on the Trees for Rural Roads Program. 6.3 Fletcher Tree No update for this standing agenda item. 6.4 Proposed OPA/ZBA at 40 Station Street The Municipality's cultural heritage consultant, ARA, has been retained to undertake a site visit and prepare a designation report to support the update to the designation by-law for the property. The designation report will be brought to the Committee upon completion. Committee members inquired about when the front portico may have been added to the dwelling, and whether there was a permit issued for the works. Staff will report back on this at the June meeting. 6.5 Update on 81 Scugog Street Committee members discussed whether it would be beneficial for a member of the Committee to approach the owner regarding the required repairs to the designated features, given there was no response to the previous letter that was sent. If the dwelling is owner -occupied, this may be helpful. Staff will consider prior to issuing a subsequent letter. 6.6 Microfiche Records -2- Clar;wgtoa Clarington Heritage Committee Minutes May 18, 2021 Staff has been in contact with the Ministry regarding the Committee's interest in obtaining the Land Registry Office's hard copy records for Clarington given they are now operating entirely online. Staff was advised the Ministry is currently undertaking an inventory and appraisal of the records, which is expected to be completed in the next 1-2 years and are not considering disposing of any records at this time. Staff will re -connect in next year to obtain a status update. Committee members highlighted the records would be a valuable asset to the community if they were able to be housed in the Library and look forward to the day when they might become available. 7 Correspondence and Council Referrals: None 8 Reports from other Committees 8.1 Bowmanville, Newcastle, and Orono CIPs — The CIP Liaison Groups are meeting later this month. Summaries of the meetings items will be provided at the June meeting. Staff provide a brief overview of the proposed Amendment to the COVID- 19 Community Improvement Plan, for which the Public Meeting is being held on June 7. 8.2 Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO), Clarington Branch — Ehrenwort Trail tours have not been confirmed yet, given the current COVID019 restriction. There is an upcoming meeting to decide on plans for Doors Open Clarington, which would have been held on June 9. The next ACO meeting is scheduled for June 9. In person tours are unlikely, and a virtual format is being considered. 8.3 Newcastle Village District Historical Society (NVDHS) — Digitization project continues to progress remotely as the room is still closed. The Newcastle Community Hall restoration is complete, and the Hall is ready for its 100tn Anniversary next year. M. Van Dyke is a member of the Committee that has been established to recognize the anniversary. 8.4 Museum — A Library Board has not met since the last Heritage Committee meeting. The Museum remains closed to the public. Information can be requested and picked up. Works continue at Waverly Place, at which a tree was recently planted by the Bowmanville Horticultural Society through a grant. 8.5 Heritage Conservation District Advisory Committee —See Item 6.1, above. 8.6 Wilmot Creek Heritage Park — V. Suppan heard back from the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) requesting information about the MNR lands abutting Wilmot Creek purchased in 1967. The information will be shared once received. Staff advised the Municipality recently hired the new Landscape Architect who will be involved in the Wilmot Creek Heritage Park. 9 Project Reports -3- Clar;wgtoa Clarington Heritage Committee Minutes May 18, 2021 9.1 The sub -committee provided the following information for the Committee's consideration: Update for the McGill Memorial Gates: The sub -committee provided additional information regarding the McGill Memorial gates suggesting the materials of construction. Specifically, the granite piers were likely constructed from Scotch Aberdeen Granite, rather than Stanstead Grey, and made by the Bounsall Company in Bowmanville. Scotch Aberdeen Granite was stocked by the Bounsall Company at the time of the gates' construction and is of very high quality and rather rare. The sub -committee would like this additional information noted in support of the Committee's previous recommendation for designation of the McGill Memorial Gates (1550 Haines Street). It was also noted the 1878 Atlas of Durham Region includes an illustration of Bounsall's Monuments. • 40 Station Street: The sub -committee completed its evaluation of the property and provided it to staff. Staff has forwarded the information onto ARA to inform their work. 1550 Baseline Road: The sub -committee evaluated Trulls Pioneer Cemetery and recommended as follows: 21.24 Moved by V. Suppan, seconded by K. Warren That the Heritage Committee recommends to Council that Trulls Pioneer Cemetery, located at 1550 Baseline Road, be considered for Part IV designation based upon its value as a cultural heritage landscape. "Carried" 9.2 Outreach/Education Sub -committee: Cultural Heritage Information Stations Initiative: The sub -committee met prior to the CHC meeting to discuss the direction for the project. The sub -committee has some homework to do before bringing the information back to the full Committee; including a better name for the project. New Business 9.3 4478 Highway 35/115, Orono: A request has been received from the owner to repeal the designation by-law on this property. The owner has cited difficulties with and high cost of insuring the property as rationale for the request. The owner will be attending the June Committee meeting. Staff noted this is not the first time the issue with insurance has be identified and explained there can be confusion relating to the commitment to replace a heritage building in `like kind and quality. Committee members discussed a range of experiences as it relates to insuring a heritage home; some homeowners have not had any issues, while others have had great difficulty. This matter will be added as an agenda Item at the June meeting. Clarftwn Adjournment: 8:40 p.m. Clarington Heritage Committee Minutes May 18, 2021 Next Meeting: June 15, 2021, 7:00 p.m. Wil