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Home My WebLink About2020-10-20Clarington-Clarington Heritage Committee Minutes October 20, 2020 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 October 20, 2020, at 7:00 PM. Members Present were: Peter Vogel, Victor Suppan, David Reesor, Ron Sproule, Noel Gamble, Marina Ross (Museum), Steve Conway, Councillor Ron Hooper, Myno Van Dyke (NVDHS) Regrets: Katharine Warren, Jason Moore (ACO) Staff Present: Faye Langmaid, Amy Burke, Sarah AIIin, Planning and Development Services Guests: Hyder Syed; Applicant Re: 62 King St. W. 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 20.33 "Approved by Consensus" That the Agenda be adopted. 4 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting 20.34 "Approved by Consensus" That the minutes of the September 15, 2020 Clarington Heritage Committee meeting be adopted. "Carried" 5 Delegations/Presentations 5.1 Heritage Permit Application HPA2020-005 for 62 King Street West, Bowmanville; Presentation by H. Syed H. Syed provided an overview of the proposed works at 62 King Street W. in Bowmanville, which includes the removal of a more recent alteration to the front fagade (newer section of brick, two windows and a single door), and replacing with a new double door entrance, and two large windows. The proposed works would not alter/remove any of the original brick and would reverse a previous alteration to create a fagade that more closely resembles the original style of the building. The applicant has submitted elevation and floor plan drawings in support of the proposed Heritage Permit application. - 1 - Clarington- Clarington Heritage Committee Minutes October 20, 2020 Committee members received the presentation and requested confirmation that the original brick fagade would not be affected by the proposal, and that the new double door would be of black aluminum and designed to match the new entrance recently installed next door in the same building (66 King Street W.). Committee members also inquired about accessibility considerations, the rear entrance to the building. Committee members and staff thanked the applicant for his appreciation for and commitment to caring for the building, and for demonstrating how heritage buildings can be adapted for continued use. 6 Business Arising 6.1 Heritage Permit Application: 62 King Street West, Bowmanville A Heritage Permit application has been received for 62 King Street West, Bowmanville remove a newer section of brick, two windows and an entrance, and replace with a new double door and two large windows in a style that more closely resembles that of the original building fagade. In 1998 the property was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act by By-law 98-34. A Heritage Permit is required for proposed alterations that may affect the identified heritage attributes of the property. Based upon the drawings, prepared by ISM Architects Inc., dated July 6, 2020 and the information provided in support of the application, the Committee considers the proposed application to be appropriate, provided no original brick is altered/removed. 20.35 Moved by N. Gamble, seconded by S. Conway That the Heritage Committee supports Heritage Permit Application File No. HPA2020-005 as presented in the elevation drawings prepared by ISM Architects Inc., dated July 6, 2020 as a minor application to be approved by the Director of Planning and Development. "Carried" -2- Clarbgton Clarington Heritage Committee Minutes October 20, 2020 6.2 Belmont House (302 Given Road) Update: The applicant provided a response to the Committee's comments as provided at the September 2020 Heritage Committee meeting. Committee members reiterated the desire to see the front fagade restored with pillar and balustrade detailing consistent with photo evidence provided to the applicant. Members of the Committee have corresponded with a resource who may be able to assist with the location of the artesian well. Committee members discussed the consideration of a heritage conservation easement to address the long-term maintenance of the property. Staff will continue to work with the applicant to address the Committee's comments and will prepare recommendation report for the Belmont House Heritage Permit application in accordance with the Committee's September 2020 recommendations. 6.3 Heritage Committee Budget for 2021 20.36 Moved by S. Conway, seconded by N. Gamble That the Clarington Heritage Committee requests $1500 from its account in the 2021 budget for the Municipality. "Carried" 6.4 Ontario Barn Preservation Letter The Ontario Barn Preservation sent a letter to municipalities in Ontario identifying an issue whereby historic barns are being demolished as part of applications to sever surplus farm dwellings. Committee members discussed the matter and referred the letter to Planning and Development Services staff with the suggestion that it be forwarded to the Agricultural Advisory Committee. 20.37 Moved by R. Hooper, seconded by S. Conway That the Heritage Committee receives the Ontario Barn Preservation Letter, dated May 28, 2020 as information and refers the letter back to staff for consideration, along with the Agricultural Advisory Committee. "Carried" 7 Correspondence and Council Referrals: 7.1 Email re: Designation of the Fletcher Tree: An email was received through R. McEachern from a descendent of Alexander Fletcher extending appreciation to Council and the Heritage Committee for the designation the Fletcher Tree and recognizing the contribution of the Fletcher family to Bowmanville's history. -3- Clarington- 8 Reports from other Committees Clarington Heritage Committee Minutes October 20, 2020 8.1 Bowmanville, Newcastle, and Orono CIPs —The next CIP Liaison Group meetings are scheduled for November. 8.2 Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO), Clarington Branch — None. 8.3 Newcastle Village District Historical Society (NVDHS) — The NVDHS room remains closed, however the newsletter is still being sent. Recently donated items included a very interesting wooden table made from an original drive wheel from the Wilmot Mill. 8.4 Museum — The Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre is open for research and self -directed tours. The structural work at Waverley Place is ongoing. 8.5 Heritage Conservation District Advisory Committee — None 8.6 Wilmot Creek Heritage Park — None. 9 Project Reports 9.1 The sub -committee evaluated the following properties and recommended as follows: • The McGill Gates at the Bowmanville Cemetery; 1330 Haines Street, Bowmanville: the gates be considered for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; significant to the cultural heritage of the community; and • 172, 175, and 192 Liberty Street N., Bowmanville: the properties be considered for addition to the Municipal Register; significant as a group, being `Law, Medicine, and Gospel' to the cultural heritage of the community. 20.38 Moved by V. Suppan, seconded by R. Sproule That the Heritage Committee recommends to Council that the McGill Gates at the Bowmanville Cemetery located on the property at 1330 Haines Street, Bowmanville be considered for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. "Carried" 20.39 Moved by N. Gamble, seconded by D. Reesor That the Heritage Committee recommends to Council that the properties at 172, 175, and 192 Liberty Street N. in Bowmanville be considered for addition to the Municipal Register. "Carried" Clarbgton 9.2 Outreach/Education Committee: Clarington Heritage Committee Minutes October 20, 2020 The Outreach/Education Committee will work with Planning and Development Services staff and the owner of 1697 Highway 2 on the cultural heritage information initiative. 10 New Business 10.1 Proposed Regulation under the Ontario Heritage Act (Bill 108): The Province has released for comment a proposed Regulation to accompany the changes to the Ontario Heritage Act as part of Bill 108. The proposed regulation is intended to provide improved provincial direction on how to use the Act, clearer rules and tools for decision making, and support consistency in appeals processes. The Regulation is posted for comment on the Environmental Registry of Ontario until November 5, 2020. 10.2 Land Registry Office Changes: Effective October 13, 2020, land registration services including self-service options will only be accessible online. 10.3 Orono Town Hall: The Orono Town Hall clock tower has been repaired and the clock is ringing again. Committee members expressed their appreciation for the completion of the repair work. 11 Adjournment Adjournment, 9:25 pm. Next Meeting: November 17, 2020, 7:00 p.m. �'2