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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-02-20**Subject to Advisory Committee Approval** ci ft Clarington Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes ffwin February 20, 2024 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 Meeting was held as a hybrid meeting in person at 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, and via Microsoft Teams on February 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Members Present: Peter Vogel, Steve Conway, Ron Hooper, Jason Moore (ACO), Heather Graham, Noel Gamble, Laura Thiel-Convery (Museum), Myno Van Dyke (NVDHS), Ron Sproule, Joseph Dalrymple, Councillor Elhajjeh Regrets: Sher Leetooze (NVDHS), Victor Suppan, Steven Lawson Colin Maitland, Staff Present: Sarah Allin, Sylvia Jennings, Planning and Infrastructure Services Guests: Mirella Marshall and Mandy Sedgwick of Sedgwick Marshall Heritage Homes Ltd. 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 24.07 Moved by R. Sproule, seconded by S. Conway That the Agenda be adopted. "Carried" 4 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting 24.08 Moved by R. Hooper, seconded by J. Dalrymple That the minutes of January 16, 2024, the Clarington Heritage Committee meeting be adopted. "Carried" 5 Delegations/Presentations: 5.1 Mirella Marshall and Mandy Sedgwick of Sedgwick Marshall Heritage Homes Ltd. re: 302 Given Road/145 Belmont Drive (Belmont) House - 1 - **Subject to Advisory Committee Approval** ci ftw Clarington Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes ffn February 20, 2024 M. Marshall gave the overview of Belmont House restoration status. The presentation detailed the work being undertaken to restore, salvage or replace some features of the designated heritage house in accordance with the approved heritage permit and heritage conservation plan. The difficulties and challenges the construction team encountered were explained. Alternative solutions were proposed and discussed at the meeting. 6 Business Arising 6.1 Belmont House (302 Given Road/145 Belmont Drive) V. Suppan submitted a letter raising questions. The Committee discussed the location of the well, original heritage features, cellar spring in the basement, location of commemoration plaques, and restoration status. M. Van Dyke suggested a resource the applicant could connect with to help identify the location of the artesian well, and indicated the NVDHS would be able to assist with text for the commemorative plaques. The Committee asked that staff follow up with the applicant for additional information related to the columns, and railing design. 24.09 Moved by J. Dalrymple, seconded by J. Moore That NVDHS help to draft wording for the commemoration plaque for the heritage property -Belmont House (302 Given Road/145 Belmont Drive) "Carried" 6.2 Tabled Item: amend the Beech Avenue Heritage Conservation District S. Allin gave the overview of the Heritage Conservation District (HCD) designation and process under the current in force policy frame. Bill 23 also included an authority to set out processes to amend HCD by-laws.; However, this portion of the legislation is not yet in force. Therefore, currently there is no process to amend the existing HCD to include Centre Street properties at this point. 6.3 Bill 23 - Progress updates S. Allin updated the progress on listed heritage properties on the Municipal Register. In light of the legislation changes introduced by Bill 23, the Municipality is working on evaluating the listed heritage properties on the Municipal Register for designation. To better communicate with the Public, a Public Information Centre is being planned to provide opportunities for the public and property owners seeking information and clarification regarding heritage designation. The Heritage Committee is invited to be involved in this. The time and form of the PIC is subject to discussion. Ideas and suggestions are welcome. 24.10 Moved by R. Hooper, Seconded by R. Sproule That CHC supports a Public Information Centre to communicate with property owners regarding heritage designation and conservation in Clarington, and commits to participating in the PIC. -2- **Subject to Advisory Committee Approval** ci ftw Clarington Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes ffn February 20, 2024 "Carried" 6.4 Heritage Week promotion activities Discussed in conjunction with the involvement of the Public Information Centre. 7 Project Reports 7.1 Municipal Inventory/Register: No updates 7.2 Outreach/Education Sub -committee: Heritage Information Station Project: No update Heritage Barn Project: No update 8 Correspondence and Council Referrals: No update 9 New Business: 9.1 156 Church Street, Bowmanville Railing: S. Allin. briefly explained the issue with the accessible ramp railing at 156 Church Street as per the memo distributed to Committee members before this meeting. The accessibility improvements planned for the designated property had been brought to the Committee on previous occasions. However, the railing design was not specifically discussed. The railing currently installed is not visually appealing. The proposed solution is to soften the visual impact of the railing with landscaping. The landscaping design was presented. Committee members generally supported the proposed solution to create a more sympathetic relationship between the building and the new accessible ramp. The Committee appreciated the care taken to ensure the ramp was not installed against the heritage brick fagade. 10 Other Committee Updates: 10.1 Bowmanville, Orono and Newcastle CIP: No updates 10.2 ACO — Clarington Branch: No updates. 10.3 NVDHS — The general meeting will be held in April 13t". Antique Bottle Show/ Presentation will be held on April 17tn New Board member elections will be held in April. M, Van Dyke is retiring from the Board. 10.4 Museum: No updates 10.5 Heritage Conservation District: No updates 10.6 Wilmot Creek Heritage Park: No updates W12 **Subject to Advisory Committee Approval** Clarington Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes ciff;wgon February 20, 2024 The Committee would like to have communication from the Jury Land Foundation. The item is to be added to the meeting agenda as a standing item. 11 Standing items: 11.1 81 Scugog Street: No update 11.2 Fletcher Tree: No update Adjournment: 8:41 p.m. Next Meeting: March 19, 2024, 7:00 p.m.