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Report To: Planning and Development Committee
Date of Meeting: May 13, 2024 Report Number: PDS-018-24
Submitted By: Carlos Salazar, Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure Services
Reviewed By: Trevor Pinn, Deputy CAO/Treasurer, Finance and Technology
Authored by: Jane Wang, Planner II
PLN 34.5.2.93 File Number:
Report Subject: Intent to Pursue Heritage Designation for the Property: 127 Church
Street North, Orono.
Recommendations:
1.That Report PDS-018-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be
received;
2.That the Clerk issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 127 Church Street, Orono, as
a cultural heritage resource under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act;
3.That the Clerk prepare the necessary by-law if no objection(s) are received within 30
days after the date of publication of the Notice of Intention or report back to Council
regarding objection(s); and
4.That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-018-24, and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
Resolution #: PD-040-24
By-law Number:
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Report Overview
The Municipality is responsible for recognizing, protecting and conserving valuable heritage
assets. 127 Church Street, Orono, which serves as the Orono Library, is a fine example of
the Italianate architectural styles in Clarington and is identified as Primary resource on the
Municipal Cultural Heritage Resources List.
The Clarington Heritage Committee and staff recommend the designation of the property
under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act to ensure the future of the significant cultural
resources is appropriately conserved and that it continues to be an integral part of
Clarington’s history.
1. Background
1.1 Cultural heritage is important to a community because it reflects its history, traditions,
and values. It also contributes to a sense of place that fosters a community's identity
and cohesion.
1.2 The Region of Durham and Municipality of Clarington have policies in their Official Plans
that promote the protection and conservation of cultural heritage resources . These
policies align with the goals of enhancing community health and safety and improving
the quality of life for residents.
1.3 Council holds the responsibility to designate a property under Part IV when it concludes
that the property meets the criteria outlined in Ontario Regulation 9/06 of the Ontario
Heritage Act, indicating cultural heritage value or interest. These criteria are based on
three overarching principles related to physical and design attributes, historical and
associative connections, as well as contextual significance.
1.4 Recent changes to the Ontario Heritage Act, through Bill 23, came into effect on
January 1, 2023. One of the significant changes is related to the threshold to warrant
designation under Part IV of the Act. A property is required to meet two or more criteria
prescribed in O.Regulation 9/06 to be designated. This will be the first recommended
designation under the recent legislation changes.
1.5 The Clarington Heritage Committee evaluated 127 Church Street North, Orono, and
passed a motion (Motion 22.24) at its meeting on May 17th, 2022, to recommend the
designation of the subject property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act because it
has sufficient cultural heritage value or interest to merit designation.
1.6 Staff had communicated with the library staff regarding designation of the property. To
facilitate the accessibility improvement project, which is much needed to maintain the
Orono Library for the public uses, the designation process was planned to be initiated
after the accessibility improvement project is complete.
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1.7 Accessibility improvements to the Orono Library building were completed in 2023. The
Clarington Heritage Committee participated in the accessibility improvement project to
ensure the improvements were sympathetic to and compatible with the building’s
cultural heritage value and attributes. The Orono Mill Stone, the community heritage
piece recording the only mill in Orono, was moved back to this property as requested by
the Community in March 2024. The building improvements and the relocation of the
Orono Mill Stone, the community heritage piece, were celebrated and showcased at the
grand opening of the library on April 6th, 2024.
1.8 The property is shown on the location Map (Figure 1) and summarized below.
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Figure 1 Location Map: 127 Church Street North, Orono
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2. 127 Church Street, Orono
2.1 127 Church Street, currently the home of the Orono Library, is identified as Primary in
the Municipality’s Cultural Heritage Resources List, and it is a fine example of Italianate
residences in Clarington. The property consists of a two-storey, red brick residential
structure that was built in approximately 1882.
2.2 The residence displays unique craftsmanship and artistic value through its massing,
placement on the property, orientation to the streets, low-pitched roof, and intricate
decorative details such as the window trim, arched windows, cement scroll with label
stops, brackets and corbels.
2.3 The house was built under the ownership of John Waddell, a major employer in Orono.
Mr. Waddell founded the Orono Furniture Factory in 1868 and was half-owner of the
Orono Cheese Factory. It was the home of his two children Mary and Roddock. Mary
Waddell, the daughter, was the only female to be both a lawyer and a teacher in
mathematics at the University of Toronto in the 1920s. Roddock, R. Waddell, the son,
was also a practising lawyer and set up his practice in Orono in the 1930s.
2.4 The house came into the ownership of the Township of Clarke Public Library Board in
1969. It housed the Clarke Museum until 1985. It currently serves as the Orono Library.
2.5 The property contains mature trees, including black locust, black walnut trees and a
large Copper Beech tree on the west lawn in front of the building. These may have been
planted before the construction of the structure. The building and the park-like setting in
the downtown core serve as a local landmark of the community.
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2.6 The complete description of the cultural heritage attributes of this property is included in
Attachment 1.
3. Protecting Cultural Heritage Resources
3.1 The conservation of significant architectural, cultural, historical and archaeological
resources is a matter of provincial interest identified in the Provincial Policy Statement
(PPS) 2020, which is reinforced by the Growth Plan, 2020 and the Ontario Heritage Act.
3.2 Section 2 of the PPS, 2020, directs that significant built heritage resources that have
been determined to have cultural heritage value or interest shall be conserved .
3.3 Section 4 of the Growth Plan, 2020 identifies cultural heritage resources as va luable
assets that must be conserved in order to foster a sense of place, and benefit
communities. It is necessary to plan for growth in a manner that protects cultural
heritage resources and maximizes their benefits to make our communities unique and
attractive places to live.
3.4 The Province is undertaking a policy review to combine the PPS and the Growth Plan
into a single document, the Provincial Planning Statement (PPS). The updated draft of
the proposed PPS was released on April 10, 2024, for public comments. This draft
document includes policies that promote the protection of heritage properties and
encourage the identification of heritage resources under the Ontario Heritage Act. Staff
will continue to monitor the Province’s review and provide updates on the implications
related to heritage property conservation, as necessary.
4. Legislation
Ontario Heritage Act
4.1 The Ontario Heritage Act empowers a municipality to pass a by-law to designate a
property that is considered to be of cultural heritage significance in consultation with the
Heritage Committee. The Clarington Heritage Committee is in support of the designation
of the subject property.
4.2 The Ontario Heritage Act outlines the process for designation. The Clarington Heritage
Committee has recommended the designation, and Council agreed. Therefore, the next
step is publishing the Notice of Intention to Designate in the locally circulated
newspaper and the municipal website. A summary description of the heritage
designation process is attached to this report as Attachment 2.
4.3 Once a property is designated by by-law under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, the
property owner is required to obtain consent for any proposed significant alterations to
the building’s heritage features that are listed in the designation by-law, or for demolition
of all or part of the structure, or its significant attributes.
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Region of Durham Official Plan
4.4 The Regional Municipality of Durham Official Plan Section 2 outlines goals for the
preservation of historic and cultural heritage, including built heritage. The Region’s
Official Plan encourages Councils of the area municipalities to utilize the Ontario
Heritage Act to conserve, protect and enhance the built and cultural heritage resources.
The new Official Plan of the Regional Municipality of Durham: Envision Durham,
adopted on May 17, 2023, acknowledges cultural heritage as an integral component of
the complete communities. The conservation, protection and enhancement of built and
cultural heritage are set out as one of the objectives to build complete communities and
maintain vibrant neighbourhoods. The new DROP is currently before the Province for
approval.
Clarington Official Plan
4.5 Promoting cultural heritage conservation is identified as a goal to foster civic pride and a
sense of place, strengthen the local economy and enhance the quality of life for
Clarington residents by the Municipality of Clarington. Section 8 of the Clarington Official
Plan, 2018 directs the designation of cultural heritage resources under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act, with assistance from the Clarington Heritage Committee, in
support of achieving the Municipality’s cultural heritage objectives.
5. Public Notice
5.1 Under the Ontario Heritage Act, notification is required before Council passes a by-law
to designate a property. Staff has been in contact with the Clarington Public Library
Board. Notice of this report was provided to property owners in early May 2024.
6. Financial Considerations
Not Applicable.
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7. Strategic Plan
The Clarington Strategic Plan 2024-27 outlines the objectives to cultivate a strong,
thriving, and connected community where everyone is welcome. Designation of the
subject property contributes to achieving one of the priorities (Connect 4.1) that
promotes and supports local arts, culture, and heritage sectors.
8. Concurrence
NA
9. Conclusion
9.1 The Clarington Heritage Committee and staff are in support of the designation of 127
Church Street North, Orono as an individual designation under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act. The proposed designation by-law is included in Attachment 3.
9.2 Should no objections be received by the Municipal Clerk within 30 days of publishing the
Notice of Intention to designate, the proposed by-law designating the property will be
forwarded to Council for approval. Alternatively, if an objection(s) is received the Cler k
will provide a report to Council.
9.3 Upon designation, the owner of the property will be presented with a bronze plaque
signifying the significance of the property to the community and the Municipality as a
whole.
9.4 It is respectfully recommended that the Recommendations be adopted as presented.
Staff Contact: Jane Wang, Planner II, 905-623-3379 ext. 2411or jwang@clarington.net or Lisa
Backus, Manager, Community Planning ext. 2413 or lbackus@clarington.net.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 – 127 Church Street North, Orono, Statement of cultural value and heritage
attributes
Attachment 2 – Heritage designation process
Attachment 3 – Proposed Draft Designation By-law for 127 Church Street North, Orono
Interested Parties:
List of Interested Parties available from the Department.
Attachment 1 to
Report PDS-18-24
127 Church Street North, Orono: The Orono Library
Statement of Significance and List of Character-Defining Features
Description
127 Church Street North, currently Orono Library, is located on a large lot on the corner
of Church Street North and Centreview Street in Orono. The property consists of a two -
storey residential structure with a one-and-a-half 1970s addition on the south side that
was built in 1882. It was recently home to the Orono Mill Stone, a piece of record of the
only mill in Orono in the 1850s.
Physical/Design Value
127 Church Street North is a fine example of Italianate residences in Clarington. The
two-storey red brick structure is typical of the Italianate style through its massing and
rich ornamentation. Details include the usage of a 1/3 running bond brickwork pattern,
the pencil-lined mortar between the bricks, a low-pitched roof, single bracketed eaves,
arched windows crested with cement scroll with label stops and an elaborate enclosed
entranceway with railing and decorative pillars.127 Church Street North displays a high
degree of craftsmanship and artistic value through its decorative finishes .
Historical/Associative Value
The building holds a unique place in history, having been built under the ownership of
John Waddell, a prominent figure in Orono. Mr. Waddell, a major employer, founded the
Orono Furniture Factory in 1868 and was half-owner of the Orono Cheese Factor, which
was built in 1874. He also owned the North American Hotel, which was situated on the
corner of Main Street and Centre Street for a period of time. The building was the home
of his two children, Mary and Roddock. Mary Waddell was the first female appointed to
the mathematics staff at the University of Toronto. She entered Osgoode Hall in 1921
and was called to the Bar at Osgoode Hall in 1924. Mary Waddell was the only female
to be both a lawyer and a faculty member in mathematics at the University of Toronto at
that time. She was the first Canadian woman to join the American Mathematical
Association. Roddock Waddell was a practicing lawyer who set up his practice in Orono
in the 1930s. He was also known as an active member of several local boards.
Since 1969, the property has been under the ownership of the Clarke Public Library
Board. It served as the Clarke Museum until 1985, preserving and showcasing the local
history. Today, it stands as the Orono Library, a hub of knowledge and community
engagement.
Contextual Value
The property ground contains mature trees framing the building, including black locust,
black walnut, and a large Copper Beech tree on the west lawn in front of the building.
These may be planted before the structure is constructed. The lawns within the property
premises provide the only park-like setting space within the downtown core.
Attachment 1 to
Report PDS-18-24
127 Church Street North maintains and supports the historical character of the
downtown core of Orono. The property’s historical architectural style, setback, massing,
placement and park-like setting contribute to the historical character of downtown. It is
perceived as a local landmark and a hub of community life.
Description of Heritage Attributes
127 Church Street North, Orono is a fine example of Italianate residences. The property
contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:
• Two-storey Italianate style residence
• Façade with 1/3 running bond and pencil-lined mortar between the bricks
• Low-pitched roof
• Eaves with decorative brackets
• Two over two and smaller arched windows with cement scroll with label stops
• Angled three-sided bays
• Raised porch with wooden floor and four elaborate wooden posts
• Enclosed entranceway with glass panels and wooden panels, top railing,
decorative brackets, ornate pillars and wooden door
127 Church Street North was constructed under the ownership of John Waddell, a major
employer in Orono, in the 1860s. The property contains the following heritage attributes
that reflect this value:
• Two-storey Italianate style residence
127 Church Street North maintains and supports the historical character of downtown
Orono. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:
• Two-storey Italianate style residence
• Structure placement, orientation and setback on the property
• Park-like setting with mature trees
Other Heritage Attributes
• The Orono Mill Stone
Designation Proposed.
Council consults with the
Heritage Committee.
Council
Decision:
Proceed with
Designation?
Notice of Intention to Designate:
Designation by-law passed.
Notice of Designation:
• Served on property owner.
• Served on the Ontario Heritage Trust.
• Right to objection.
• Published on available media outlets.
• Served on property owner.
• Served on the Ontario Heritage Trust.
• Served any person who objected.
• Right to appeal.
• Published on available media outlets.
NO
YES
If NO objection within 30 days.
NO
IF
Property not designated.
If objection
within 30 days.
Council to Reconsider
Designation of Property.
Notice of Withdrawal.
Appeal to Ontario Land
Tribunal (OLT) within 30
days after publishing the
Notice of Designation.
OLT Hearing and Decision.
Designation Process by Municipal By-Law
Council
Decision:
Designate
property.
YES
If NO appeal the Designation
By-Law comes into effect.
Attachment 2 to PDS-018-24
Attachment 3 to
PDS-018-24
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The Corporation of the Municipality Of Clarington
By-Law No. 2024 –
Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal purposes
as 127 Church Street North, Orono, Municipality of Clarington as a
property of historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario
Heritage Act, R. S. O. 1990, Chapter O.18;
Whereas the Ontario Heritage Act, R. S. O., 1990, c.O. 18 authorizes the Council of the
Municipality to enact by- laws to designate properties to be of historic or architectural
value or interest for the purposes of the Act;
And whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington has
caused to be served upon the owner of the property known for municipal purposes at
127 Church Street North, Orono and upon the Ontario Heritage Foundation, Notice of
Intention to Designate the aforesaid real property and has caused such Notice of
Intention to be published in the Orono Times, a newspaper and the municipal website
having general circulation in the area of the designation on ___;
And whereas the reasons for the designation of the aforesaid property under the
Ontario Heritage Act are contained in Schedule "A" attached to and forming part of this
by-law;
And whereas the Clarington Heritage Committee has recommended that the property
known for municipal purposes as 127 Church Street North, Orono, be designated as a
property of historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act;
And whereas no notice of objection to the proposed designation was served upon the
Municipal Clerk within the period prescribed by the Ontario Heritage Act;
And whereas Council considers the recommendations of Report PDS-018-24.
Now therefore the Council of the Corporation of The Municipality of Clarington hereby
enacts as follows:
1. The property known for municipal purposes at 127 Church Street North, Orono
which is more particularly described in Schedule "B" which is attached to and
forms part of this by- law, is hereby designated as a property which has historic or
architectural value or interest under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R. S.
O. 1990, c., O. 18.
2. The Solicitor for the Municipality of Clarington is hereby authorized to cause a
copy of this by-law to be registered against the title to the property described in
Schedule "B" hereto.
3. The Municipal Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be
served upon the owner of the property described in Schedule "B" hereto and on
the Ontario Heritage Foundation. The Municipal Clerk also is authorized to cause
notice of the passing of this by-law to be published in the Orono Times, a
newspaper and the municipal website having general circulation in the area of the
designation.
By-law passed in open session this day of , 2024
Adrian Foster, Mayor
June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk
Schedule 'A'
To By-law 2024-
Statement of Significance and List of Character Defining Features
127 Church Street North, currently Orono Library, is located on a large lot on the corner
of Church Street North and Centreview Street in Orono. The property consists of a two-
storey residential structure with a one-and-a-half 1970s addition on the south side that
was built in 1882. It was recently home to the Orono Mill Stone, a piece of record of the
only mill in Orono.
Physical/Design Value
127 Church Street North is a fine example of Italianate residences in Clarington. The
two-storey red brick structure is typical of the Italianate style through its massing and
rich ornamentation. Details include the usage of a 1/3 running bond brickwork pattern,
the pencil-lined mortar between the bricks, a low-pitched roof, single bracketed eaves,
arched windows crested with cement scroll with label stops and an elaborate enclosed
entranceway with railing and decorative pillars.127 Church Street North displays a high
degree of craftsmanship and artistic value through its decorative finishes.
Historical/Associative Value
The building holds a unique place in history, having been built under the ownership of
John Waddell, a prominent figure in Orono. Mr. Waddell, a major employer, founded the
Orono Furniture Factory in 1868 and was half-owner of the Orono Cheese Factor, which
was built in 1874. He also owned the North American Hotel, which was situated on the
corner of Main Street and Centre Street for a period of time. The building was the home
of his two children, Mary and Roddock. Mary Waddell was the first woman appointed to
the mathematics staff at the University of Toronto. She entered Osgoode Hall in 1921
and was called to the Bar at Osgoode Hall in 1924. Mary Waddell was the only female
to be both a lawyer and a faculty member in mathematics at the University of Toronto at
that time. She was the first Canadian woman to join the American Mathematical
Association. Roddock Waddell was a practicing lawyer who set up his practice in Orono
in the 1930s. He was also known as an active member of several local boards.
Since 1969, the property has been under the ownership of the Clarke Public Library
Board. It served as the Clarke Museum until 1985, preserving and showcasing the local
history. Today, it stands as the Orono Library, a hub of knowledge and community
engagement.
Contextual Value
The property ground contains mature trees framing the building, including black locust,
black walnut, and a large Copper Beech tree on the west lawn in front of t he building.
These may be planted before the structure is constructed. The lawns within the property
premises provide the only park-like setting space within the downtown core.
127 Church Street North maintains and supports the historical character of the
downtown core of Orono. The property’s historical architectural style, setback, massing,
placement and park-like setting contribute to the historical character of downtown. It is
perceived as a local landmark and a hub of community life.
Description of Heritage Attributes
Description of Heritage Attributes
127 Church Street North, Orono is a fine example of Italianate residences. The property
contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:
Two-storey Italianate style residence
Façade with 1/3 running bond and pencil-lined mortar between the bricks
Low-pitched roof
Eaves with decorative brackets
Two over two and smaller arched windows with cement scroll with label stops
Angled three-sided bays
Raised porch with wooden floor and four elaborate wooden posts
Enclosed entranceway with glass panels and wooden panels, top railing,
decorative brackets, ornate pillars and wooden door
127 Church Street North was constructed under the ownership of John Waddell, a
major employer in Orono, in the 1860s. The property contains the following heritage
attributes that reflect this value:
Two-storey Italianate style residence
127 Church Street North maintains and supports the historical character of downtown
Orono. The property contains the following heritage attributes that reflect this value:
Two-storey Italianate style residence
Structure placement, orientation and setback on the property
Park-like setting with mature trees
Other Heritage Attributes
The Orono Mill Stone
Schedule 'B'
To By-law 2024-
Legal Description:
LT 1 BLK N (LT 28 CON 5 CLARKE) PL VILLAGE OF ORONO CLARKE; LT 2 BLK N
(LT 28 CON 5 CLARKE) PL VILLAGE OF ORONO CLARKE; LT 3 BLK N (LT 28 CON
5 CLARKE) PL VILLAGE OF ORONO CLARKE; CLARINGTON
PIN 26684-0160