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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-11-16Clarington Heritage Committee Minutes Clarbgtoa llovember 16, 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 November 16, 2021, at 7:00 PM. Members Present Peter Vogel, Victor Suppan, David Reesor, Councillor Ron Hooper, Heather Graham, Myno Van Dyke (NVDHS alternate), Jason Moore (ACO) (until 8:40pm), Steve Conway, Ron Sproule, Noel Gamble, Katharine Warren (Museum) Regrets: Bob Malone (NVDHS) Staff Present: Faye Langmaid, Sarah Allin, Planning and Development Services 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 21.47 By Consensus That the Agenda be adopted, as amended, by adding the following items under New Business: 41 Temperance Street, Heritage Permit Updates for 49 Division Street and 2752 Concession Road 7. "Carried" 4 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting 21.48 By Consensus That the minutes of the November 19, 2021 Clarington Heritage Committee meeting be adopted. "Carried" 5 Delegations/Presentations: None - 1 - Clar;wgtoa 6 Business Arising Clarington Heritage Committee Minutes November 16, 2021 6.1 4478 Highway 115/35 Request to Repeal Update Staff updated the Committee with respect to Council's decision to refuse the property owner's request to repeal the designation at its meeting on September 20, 2021. Notice of Council's decision has been provided in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act. In accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, the owner may exercise the opportunity to object to Council's decision by appealing to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The owner has filed an appeal. As per the Committee's July 20t" Motion 21.34, a letter from the Heritage Committee was sent out in August to Federal and Provincial authorities of cultural heritage and insurance, and local municipal heritage committees in Durham Region outlining the Committee's concern surrounding the matter of insuring heritage homes, and requesting action be taken to address the issues. To date, no formal responses have been received. However, the information has been shared with Durham's municipal heritage. Staff will continue to provide updates on this matter as information becomes available. This item will be included on the agenda for the January meeting. 6.2 B/A Gas Station, Newtonville Councillor Hooper corresponded with the property owners regarding the Committee's interest in recommending the B/A Gas Station for National designation to ensure future owners care for the property in the same manner as the current owners. The property owners appreciated the Committee has recognized their property for its cultural heritage value but are not likely to pursue a National designation for their property at this time. There is concern about the impact of a designation on property insurance. The property owners indicated they may be open to receiving additional information about the designation process. Committee members discussed the ongoing issue between property insurance and conservation of local heritage. Members expressed interest in reaching out to the Province again to illustrate the urgency of this matter and identify solutions. This item will be included in the agenda for the next CHC Meeting. As per the discussion at the Committee's September 2021 meeting regarding the potential national designation of the B/A gas station in Newtonville (see September 21, 2021 Minutes; Item 9.1), Committee members will research national designation to see if if is a possibility prior to the Committee's November meeting. This Item will be added to the November agenda. 6.3 Heritage Barn Project An overview of the Heritage Barn Project was provided, including background on previous outreach efforts, the barn data/photos gathered to date, and a summary -2- Clar;wgtoa Clarington Heritage Committee Minutes November 16, 2021 of the Project Team meeting held on November 9th. Next steps will be to identify the scope of the Project reboot, and to determine how the final products will be used and shared. Staff will continue to provide the background information, including a letter to send out to property owners with heritage barns. 6.4 4511 Courtice Road P. Vogel is corresponding with the property owner regarding the conservation of the stone portion of the dwelling damaged by fire in early 2021. The property owner is willing to consider alternatives to demolition. Committee members indicated they would like to see the conservation of the high -quality stone, either on -site or salvaged off -site, and would reach out to their community heritage contacts (e.g. ACO) to see what options might be available. The CHC indicated interest in undertaking an evaluation of the cultural heritage value or interest of the property in support of conservation efforts, and to provide the Municipality with information for consideration in the review of the demolition permit. The property owner has been requested by Municipal Law Enforcement staff to secure the property in accordance with the Property Standards By-law. Enforcement staff are aware of the Committee's concerns. Staff committed to providing Committee members with the area of the property. This item will be included on the next CHC agenda. 6.5 2656 Concession Road 4, Darlington The Municipality purchased the property earlier this year for a future public works yard. The house on the property is designated. The exterior is in good shape, but the interior is in a state of disrepair. A resident approached the Municipality about moving the house to their nearby property and refurbishing the interior. Council recently agreed to allow the house to be moved from the property, provided the CHC also supports the relocation. A proposal to move the dwelling would be subject the applicable approvals process under the Ontario Heritage Act. No application has been filed at this time. Committee members expressed interest in evaluating the property, given the designation by-law was enacted before the current evaluation system was put in place. The evaluation would inform the Committee's consideration of a future application to relocate the dwelling. Staff will arrange access to the property for the evaluation. The barns on the property was recently photographed by K. Vaneyk for the purpose of documentation. The barns will be demolished. The Municipality is including the salvage and reuse of the barn beams and boards as part of the demolition contract. 6.6 Fletcher Tree (Standing Item): No update 7 Correspondence and Council Referrals: None -3- Clar;wgtoa 8 Reports from other Committees: Clarington Heritage Committee Minutes November 16, 2021 8.1 Bowmanville, Newcastle, and Orono CIPs — Members of the Bowmanville, Newcastle and Orono CIP Liaison Groups provided an overview of the meetings held in October, including updates on CIP activity and the 2021 sidewalk patio season. 8.2 Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO), Clarington Branch — An update was provided on the Camp 30 site, noting there has been recent motorized vehicle traffic along the ring road and concern the property is not being maintained by the owner. Options to better secure the site are being explored. Staff advised the Official Plan Amendment for the Camp 30 is scheduled for the Planning and Development Committee meeting on December 6tn 8.3 Newcastle Village District Historical Society (NVDHS) — The history room was open to the public for the first time since March 2020 for Remembrance Day, for which there was a great display with artefacts supplied by Clarington Museums and Archives. The first in -person meeting since before the pandemic is being scheduled. 8.4 Museum —The Museum continues to operate at low capacity. Virtual tours of Waverly Place are offered online. The repair of the Waverley Place conservatory (glazing) is progressing well. Many of the live plants have found new homes. Research requests are being accepted by the Museum. 8.5 Heritage Conservation District — No report for Beech Avenue. Staff received the proposed study area map from Committee members in connection with the Committee's recent Motion to look at a heritage conservation district for Newtonville. The committee would like to know how this could be resourced? In the meantime the sub -committee will continue site specific evaluations. 8.6 Wilmot Creek Heritage Park — Staff corresponded with Clarington's Landscape Architect (Public Works) regarding the status of the heritage park. The Landscape Architect is in the process of reviewing the background information for the project and will be in touch with the members representing the Committee to set up a meeting in the near future. An update will be provided to the Committee after the meeting. 9 Project Reports 9.1 Municipal Inventory/Register: Municipal Inventory/Register: The sub -committee undertook evaluations and provided the following information for the Committee's consideration Clar;wgtoa Clarington Heritage Committee Minutes November 16, 2021 3554 Concession Road 3, Newcastle — Evaluation scored the property highly for architecture; Group 2 Category; the property be considered for addition to the Municipal Register 21.49 Moved by V. Suppan, seconded by K. Warren That the Clarington Heritage Committee recommends to Council that the property at 3554 Concession Road 3, Newcastle be considered for addition to the Municipal Register. "Carried" 9.2 Outreach/Education Sub -committee: Cultural Heritage Information Stations Initiative: The sub -committee met prior to the CHC meeting. N. Gamble provided an overview of the work on the project to date including potential properties to include, plaque design, and an online information platform. Based upon the update of the progress to date, the Committee passed a motion to contact representatives of the identified sites and move forward with obtaining quotes and designs for the plaques which will be brought back to the CHC for its consideration. 21.50 Moved by K. Warren, seconded by R. Sproule That the Clarington Heritage Committee receives the progress report on the Information Stations initiative, and directs the Outreach/Education sub -committee to move forward with the project as presented, including (i) contacting representatives of the identified sites, and (ii) the design of and quotes for the plaques to be brought forward to the CHC for consideration at a future meeting. "Carried" 10 New Business: 10.1 3554 Concession Road 3, Newcastle: Committee members discussed the potential impacts of the proposed North Village Secondary Plan and realignment of Regional Road 18 on this property. Staff advised of the Public Information Centre (PIC) for the North Village Secondary Plan study, about the future development of the area, on the evening of November 18th and committed to sharing the link to the information about the PIC, indicating those interested must register for the meeting. 10.2 NVDHS Membership Renewal: The Committee's membership to the NVDHS is due for renewal. The membership fee for organizations is $25.00. The Committee supported the renewal of the NVDHS membership. 3672 Clarftwn Clarington Heritage Committee Minutes November 16, 2021 21.51 Moved by S. Conway, seconded by K. Warren That the NVDHS annual membership be renewed for the fee of $25. "Carried 10.3 Heritage Permit Updates: 49 Division Street — Committee members were able to provide additional history about the concrete block garage based upon the information about the size of the blocks provided by the owners. 2752 Concession Road 7 — The work approved under the recent heritage permit to undertake repairs and replacement of the roof and chimney has been completed. 10.4 41 Temperance Street (Former Bowmanville Post Office): The property has been purchased for a Long and McQuade as a store and lesson facility. Scaffolding has been erected around the building; however the Municipality is awaiting the building permit applications for the property. The building was evaluated by the Committee in 2019 and recommended for designation under Part IV. Designation was not pursued at the time as the property was under Federal ownership and not subject to the Ontario Heritage Act. Committee members would like to understand what work is being done and raised concerns about the preservation of the mural by Todd Tremeer that hangs on the north wall. Staff will connect with Building and Public Works staff to see if additional information about the scaffolding and proposed alterations is available. 10.5 280 King Street E., Bowmanville: This property is the subject of applications for redevelopment. A Heritage Impact Assessment was submitted in support of the applications, recommending the documentation of the dwelling prior to demolition. The documentation has been completed and submitted to the Municipality for its records, fulfilling the CHC's 2019 motion. 10.6 December Meeting of the Heritage Committee: The Committee has conducted the minimum number of meetings for 2021, in accordance with the Clarington Heritage Committee Terms of Reference. 21.52 Moved by P. Vogel, seconded by V. Suppan That the Heritage Committee does not hold a December 2021 meeting. "Carried Adjournment: 9:30 p.m. Next Meeting: January 18, 2022, 7:00 p.m.