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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-03-15"Subject to Advisory Committee Approval" ci ffbooil Clarington Heritage Committee Minutes March 15, 2022 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 March 15, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Members Present: Peter Vogel, David Reesor, Councillor Ron Hooper, Ron Sproule, Bob Malone (NVDHS), Steve Conway, Heather Graham, Jason Moore (ACO), Noel Gamble Regrets: Victor Suppan, Katharine Warren (Museum), Myno Van Dyke (NVDHS alternate) Staff Present: Faye Langmaid, Sarah Allin, Planning and Development Services Guests: Sarah Shields, GHD 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 22.11 By Consensus That the Agenda be adopted. "Carried" 4 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting 22.12 By Consensus That the minutes of the February 15, 2022, Clarington Heritage Committee meeting be adopted. "Carried" 5 Delegations/Presentations: 5.1 Sarah Shields, GHD Re: Cultural Heritage Report; Taunton Road Improvements Environmental Assessment S. Shields provided a presentation including an overview of the Taunton Road Improvements Municipal Class Environmental Assessment being carried out on - 1 - Clarbgton "Subject to Advisory Committee Approval" Clarington Heritage Committee Minutes March 15, 2022 behalf of Durham Region, and the Cultural Heritage Report, prepared by ASI summarizing the potential impacts to identified cultural heritage resources within the study area. S. Shields outlined the Report's recommendations and mitigation for heritage properties, including the designated property at 1498 Taunton Road. The Report recommends the requirement for a Heritage Impact Assessment be waived for 1498 Taunton Road in favour of suitable mitigation measures because there are no direct impacts. The work is anticipated to be confined to the right-of- way. Committee members received the presentation and asked questions about impacts to specific cultural heritage resources and potential mitigation measures. 6 Business Arising 6.1 Harvey Jackson Memorial Park The sub -committee identified Robert Patton as another World War One Veteran from Kendal while researching the Park's history. The Committee tabled Motion 22.10 at its March 2022 meeting to gather information about Robert Patton and bring the matter back to the Committee at a subsequent meeting. 22.13 Moved by S. Conway, seconded by B. Malone That Motion 22.10 continue to be tabled and brought forward at the next meeting. "Carried" 6.2 Heritage Homes and Insurance S. Conway sought direction from Committee on engaging with the province regarding the challenges of insuring heritage homes. The Committee had previously sent correspondence to the Province in August 2021 outlining its concerns and supporting Council's resolution concerning the same matter. Correspondence was also sent to municipal heritage committees within Durham Region and insurance regulating agencies. Committee members will continue to consider how they may be able to engage meaningfully with the province to address this matter. 7 Project Reports 7.1 Municipal Inventory/Register — No report. 7.2 Outreach/Education Sub -committee: Heritage Information Station Project: Discussions about plaque design continue. Information is being generated to populate the webpage for each property that will link to the QR code on the plaque. -2- "Subject to Advisory Committee Approval" Cl • Clarington Heritage Committee Minutes ff]7 March 15, 2022 Heritage Barn Project: This initiative was the focus of Heritage Week Feb. 21-25tn A webpage has been created, and social media posts were released throughout the week to promote the project. A number of barn owners have submitted requests to have their barns included in the photography project. 8 Correspondence and Council Referrals: None 9 New Business: 9.1 Cultural Heritage Report; Taunton Road Improvements Environmental Assessment Committee members discussed the recommendations and proposed mitigation measures identified in the Cultural Heritage Report: Existing Conditions and Preliminary Impact Assessment, prepared by ASI. With respect to the designated heritage property at 1498 Taunton Road, the Report indicated the work was anticipated to take place only within the right-of-way and no direct impacts are expected. Committee members considered the Report recommendation that the requirement for a Heritage Impact Assessment be waived in favour of suitable mitigation measures. 22.14 Moved by S. Conway, seconded by N. Gamble That the requirement for a Heritage Impact Assessment for the designated heritage property at 1498 Taunton Road may be waived for the works associated with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Taunton Road Improvements based upon the assessment of the potential impacts and recommendations as presented in the `Cultural Heritage Report: Existing Conditions and Preliminary Impact Assessment', prepared by ASI (August 2018, updated January, and February 2022). "Carried" 9.2 Cultural Heritage Conferences and Events Committee members asked which cultural heritage events may be scheduled for this year. Staff will check and send any relevant information to Committee members. 10 Reports from other Committees: 10.1 Bowmanville, Newcastle, and Orono CIPs —Meetings were held in February. A summary of the information provided at the CIP meetings will be provided to Committee members. 10.2 Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO), Clarington Branch — Camp 30 Tours are expected to start early spring. ACO is looking for high school student -3- "Subject to Advisory Committee Approval" cl abooff Clarington Heritage Committee Minutes March 15, 2022 volunteers to assist with tours. ACO will have a booth at the Maple Fest in Bowmanville in May. Doors Open will be planned as a virtual event again this year. 10.3 Newcastle Village District Historical Society (NVDHS) — The Board is scheduled to meet on March 17t" when officers will be appointed, and a new Director will be elected. NVDHS will be participating in the celebrations for Newcastle Hall's 100tn anniversary. There is an event on July 1, 2022, to celebrate the laying of the cornerstone. 10.4 Museum — No report. 10.5 Heritage Conservation District — No report. The Bowmanville Older Adult Association has a new Director. Staff will schedule a meeting to provide an overview of the Beech Avenue Heritage Conservation District Plan and the role of the HCD Advisory Committee. 10.6 Wilmot Creek Heritage Park —Clarington's Landscape Architect (A. Johnson) is working on the design of the park. V. Suppan and B. Malone reached out to Chief Mowat to invite additional input on the design of the park and are awaiting reply. Committee members asked about the status of the lands on the opposite side of the creek from the park where the fishponds still exist. Staff indicated it would be helpful to have a coordinated management plan for the area, regardless of the ownership of the lands. 11 Standing Items 11.1 81 Scugog Street: Municipal Law Enforcement (MLE) staff has attempted to contact the property owner without response. The next step would be to issue a property standards order. Planning staff will continue to communicate with MLE staff for updates. 11.2 Fletcher Tree: No update. Adjournment: 8:25 p.m. Next Meeting: April 19, 2022, 7:00 p.m.