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Clarington Heritage Committee Minutes
June 21, 2022
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Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee held via Microsoft Teams on June 21,
2022, at 7:00 PM.
Members Present: Peter Vogel, Steve Conway, Jason Moore (ACO), Noel
Gamble, Councillor Ron Hooper, David Reesor, Ron Sproule
Regrets: Victor Suppan, Heather Graham, Bob Malone (NVDHS),
Myno Van Dyke (NVDHS alternate), Monika Machacek
(Museum)
Staff Present: Faye Langmaid, Jane Wang, Sarah Allin, Planning and
Development Services
Guests: Rick McEachern, Karen Lyle Re: Bowmanville Zoo (340 King
Street E., Bowmanville)
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
22.25 By Consensus
That the Agenda be adopted.
"Carried"
4 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
22.26 By Consensus
That the minutes of the May 17, 2022, Clarington Heritage Committee
meeting be adopted.
"Carried"
5 Delegations/Presentations:
5.1 Rick McEachern Re: Bowmanville Zoo, 340 King Street E., Bowmanville
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R. McEachern presented information about the history of the former Cream of
Barley Tourist Camp and the Bowmanville Zoo, including the cobblestone building
located on the property now known as 340 King Street E. in Bowmanville.
It was noted the stonework on the building is relatively rare in this area of Ontario.
Given the unique architectural features and the historical contributions of the
property Bowmanville's heritage, R. McEachern requested the property, including
the cobblestone building, be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.
The information and photos presented to the Committee will be circulated to the
group.
Committee members thanked R. McEachern for the presentation and inquired
about a connection to the property at 111 Simpson Avenue (Raey Cottage) with a
similar cobblestone architectural features. The property at 111 Simpson Avenue is
identified as Secondary on the Cultural Heritage List.
6 Business Arising
6.1 Bowmanville Zoo; 340 King Street E.
In consideration of the information presented by R. McEachern, the Committee
committed to evaluating the former Bowmanville Zoo property and 111 Simpson
Avenue concurrently. The Municipal Inventory/Register sub -committee will bring
the evaluations of the properties back to the Committee at a subsequent meeting
for its consideration.
6.2 2022 Heritage Incentive Grant Applications/Heritage Permits
Staff provided an overview of the Heritage Incentive Grant Applications received
for 2022. Specifically, the following three applications have been received:
99 Church Street, Bowmanville; proposed repair and replacement of the
dwelling's eavestroughs and downspouts;
14 Concession Street W. Bowmanville; proposed repair and replacement of
the dwelling's front porch roof, frame, and pillars. A Heritage Permit was
previously issued for the proposed work (HPA2022-001); and
49 Division Street, Bowmanville: proposed repair and restoration of the
dwelling's front veranda, storm windows for exterior French Doors and
interior French doors 67 Ontario Street.
The Committee considered the proposed applications and made the following
motions:
21.27 Moved by N. Gamble, seconded by D. Reesor
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"That the CHC considers the works proposed by the Heritage Incentive Grant
application at 99 Church Street to be routine maintenance of the designated
heritage property and a heritage permit is not required in this case.
"Carried"
21.28 Moved by N. Gamble, seconded by J. Moore
"That the CHC recommends approval of the proposed alterations and Heritage
Incentive Grant application for 49 Division Street as a minor application, subject to
the following condition: (i) That all custom molding is replicated in cases where the
only option is replacement.
"Carried"
6.3 127 Church Street, Orono; Clarington Public Library (Orono Branch)
Several Committee members and staff attended a site visit to the Library's Orono
Branch in order to evaluate the interior of the building in consideration of the
request for designation. The evaluation identified a number of interior heritage
attributes that should be included in a statement of significance, in support of the
Committee's May 2022 Motion that the property by designated under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act.
Committee members reiterated concerns about the design of the proposed
alterations for the purpose of improving accessibility of the building and discussed
potential options that may be more sympathetic to the heritage character of the
building. Staff indicated M. Machacek and R. Groen are aware of the Heritage
Committee's comments. The CHC Chair and Vice Chair have been invited to
attend the upcoming meeting of the Library Board on July 28, 2022 to speak to this
item on their agenda.
7 Project Reports
7.1 Municipal Inventory/Register:
127 Church Street, Orono Library— Evaluation Report for the interior of the building
was presented. Interior attributes identified will be incorporated into the statement
of significance of the pending proposed designation by-law for the property.
7.2 Outreach/Education Sub -committee:
Heritage Information Station Project: No update
Heritage Barn Project: No update
8 Correspondence and Council Referrals:
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8.1 37 Silver Street (Waverley Place) — Correspondence from community member
was directed to the Committee regarding the accessibility ramp installed at
Waverley Place and the concern that design of the ramp was not sympathetic to
the cultural heritage character of the building. Staff indicated that the ramp was
temporarily installed for the recent Mayor's Gala event. The intent is to remove the
temporary accessibility ramp and replace it with a permanent accessibility solution,
subject to obtaining the required heritage permit.
9 New Business:
9.1 3554 Concession Road 3; Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report
Staff provided an overview of the Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report for 3554
Concession Rd. 3 prepared in connection with the ongoing Environmental
Assessment for the realignment of Regional Road 17. The report identified that the
property has cultural heritage value or interest sufficient to meet Ontario
Regulation 9/06, being the criteria for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act.
The Report recommends a Heritage Impact Study be undertaken should there be
any direct impacts to the dwelling as a result of the realignment work.
The Committee received the information.
9.2 Camp 30; 2020 Lambs Road, Bowmanville: Staff provided an overview of the
proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications
submitted for the lands. Specifically, the proposal to demolish the one of the
designated buildings known as the Triple Dorm as part of the proposed
development. The remaining buildings will be transferred to the Municipality upon
the approval of the development applications. The Cafeteria building is already
under the Municipality's ownership. A Heritage Impact Assessment has been
submitted in support of the applications. The Heritage Committee received the
information and made a motion to provide the Heritage Impact Assessment to the
Municipality's heritage consultant on retainer for a detailed review given the
concerns regarding the proposal to remove the designated Triple Dorm building.
21.29 Moved by N. Gamble, seconded by R. Sproule
"That the CHC recommends the Heritage Impact Assessment submitted in support
of the development applications at 2020 Lambs Road, Bowmanville be provided to
the heritage consultant retained by the Municipality for peer review and comment,
to be reported back in the fall."
"Carried"
9.3 98 Concession Street E., Bowmanville: Committee members received a request
to look at this property. The property was designed by the same architect who built
Camp 30 and was once part of the property when it was the Boys Training School
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(i.e. the headmaster's house). The Committee indicated it would undertake an
evaluation of the property and report back at a subsequent meeting.
9.4 Committee Members' Term: Staff highlighted key dates for the completion of the
current term of Council and the Municipality's Advisory Committees of Council,
along with the schedule for applications to sit on Advisory Committees for the 2023
— 2026 term.
9.5 Community Heritage Ontario Conference: S. Conway provided an overview of the
sessions attended at the conference and indicated it was a worthwhile learning
opportunity.
10 Reports from other Committees:
10.1 Bowmanville, Newcastle, and Orono CIPs — Meetings were held in May. The
downtown CIPs for Bowmanville, Newcastle, Orono are due to be updated in
2023.
10.2 Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO), Clarington Branch — Camp 30 Tours
are underway for the season. ACO is considering ideas to raise funds for the
Cafeteria building. Doors Open will be virtual again this year but may return to in -
person in 2023.
10.3 Newcastle Village District Historical Society (NVDHS) — No report.
10.4 Museum — No Report.
10.5 Heritage Conservation District — No Report
10.6 Wilmot Creek Heritage Park — No Report
11 Standing Items
11.1 81 Scugog Street: The matter was with Municipal Law Enforcement staff but
attempts to contact the owner have been unsuccessful.
11.2 Fletcher Tree: No update.
Adjournment: 9:00 P.M.
Next Meeting: September 20, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
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