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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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REPORT
PLANNING SERVICES
Meeting:
COUNCIL
Report #: PSD-009-04
File #: RE 12.4
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By-law #:
Date:
Monday, January 19, 2004,
Subject:
ORONO MASONIC HALL
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that Council approve the following recommendations:
1, THAT Report PSD-009-04 be received; and
2, THAT the Orono Masonic Lodge #325 A.F, & A.M" G,R.C, be advised that the
Municipality has no interest in acquiring the lands associated with the Orono Masonic
Hall at 21 Centreview Street in Orono,
Submitted by:
J rome, MCIP, R,P,P,
r of Planning Services
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Reviewed by: -~
Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer
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January 13, 2004
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623- 3379 F (905)623-0830
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REPORT NO.: PSD-009-04
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1.0 BACKGROUND
1,1 The Orono Masonic Lodge #325 A.F. & A.M., G,R.C, approached members of Council
with respect to the Municipality's interest in acquiring a 0,17 hectare site at 21
Centreview Street. The site includes the 353 m2 Masonic Lodge, The structure is over
a century old and was originally a Methodist Church. It has been in the ownership of
the Masons since the 1940's, The request was submitted to Council is included as
Attachment 1,
2,0 DISCUSSION
2,1 Staff reviewed the potential municipal needs for additional lands and facilities in Orono,
. Community Services Department currently lease programming space in Orono,
Their requirements are not sufficient to justify the acquisition and renovation solely
for their purposes, but they would supplement occupancy by other municipal
departments should there be enough demand,
. The Clarington Public Library has no plans to expand facilities in Orono,
. At the present time there are no emerging needs arising from the Orono Community
Improvement Plan that could utilize these lands or buildings, There has been some
discussion of providing additional parking for the Orono Downtown but it is staffs
opinion that the site is too far removed to effectively service the Downtown,
2,2 Staff from the Clarington Project (Association for Community Living) were contacted to
determine if they could utilize the space, if acquired, Accessibility is an important
criteria and Bowmanville is their preferred location if they are to relocate and expand
their program. We understand that they are investigating other options in Bowmanville
at the present time,
2,3 Municipal staff conducted a preliminary survey of the building on December 8, 2003, If
the Municipality was to utilize the building for program purposes, a substantial
investment would be needed to make the building functional for municipal needs, As a
minimum the following items would be required: new roof; washrooms; heating system;
and accessibility improvements, Interior renovations would be required to match the
programming requirements, The septic system is located in the driveway and parking
area and may be damaged, The Director of Operations estimates that the repairs and
renovation costs would be approximately $300,000 to $500,000,
3.0 CONCLUSION
3.1 At the present time there is no evident or anticipated need that would be satisfied with
the acquisition of the lands, It is recommended that the Orono Masonic Lodge #325 be
advised that the Municipality has no interest in this property,
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Request to Purchase
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21 CENTREV1EW STKt.,--,
P,O. BOX 465
ORONO ON LOB 1 MO
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MAYOR'S QfF:CS-
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Hi< Worship Mavor John Mutto"
and Council Members,
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As the Municipal Council Members are aware the Orono Masonic Lodge building
and property will be for sale,
The Masonic Hall Corporation intend to, within the next 30 to 60 days, list the
property on the open market.
This letter will officially give the Municipality the opportunity to purchase our
property prior to being listed with a real estate agent.
We seek your \Hitten reply and decision no later than Wednesday January ~ I,
2004,
Best regards,
Victor Harrison
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Vice President Orono Masonic Hall 325
Senior Warden Orono Masonic Lodge #325
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