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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-18**Subject to Advisory Committee Approval** cl bg Clarington Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes in March 18, 2025 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 March 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Members Present: Ron Hooper, Joseph Dalrymple, Laura Thiel-Convery (Museum), Sitara Welch, Victor Suppan, Jason Moore (ACO), Steve Conway, Sami Elhajjeh, Laura Thiel Convery (Museum), Ron Sproule, Brian Jose (NVDHS). Regrets: Heather Graham, Noel Gamble, Peter Vogel Staff Present: Sarah Allin, Jane Wang, Alicia da Silva - Planning and Infrastructure Services Guests: Alex Snyder (re:19 1/2-23 King Street West), Alannah Devnich and Zach Stefani (re: 5085 Main Street, Orono). 1 Declaration of Interest None. 2 Land Acknowledgement Statement C. Conway read aloud Clarington's Land Acknowledgement Statement. 3 Adoption of Agenda 25.16 Moved by R. Hooper, seconded by R. Sproule That the Agenda be adopted. "Carried" 4 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Committee members suggested that the details of the comments and the location description of the property at 282 Liberty North, Bowmanville, should be revised for accuracy. 25.17 Moved by J. Dalrymple, seconded by R. Sproule That the minutes of the February 18, 2025, Clarington Heritage Committee meeting be adopted with revisions. 5 Delegations/Presentations: "Carried" - 1 - **Subject to Advisory Committee Approval** ci ;w4o Clarington Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes ffn March 18, 2025 Alex Snyder, the property owner of 19 '/2-23 King Street West, attended the meeting. A. Snyder gave a brief overview of the history of the property and the current status of the historical building. He indicated that there was a fire inside, and no historical value on the inside. A. Snyder agreed that the building fagade has heritage value and seemed supportive of designation of the property for its exterior fagade. Committee members provided information on the designation process, evaluation, current practice, and the Heritage Incentive Grant, helping property owners to maintain the designated properties. 6 Business Arising 6.1 Heritage permit application 2025-001 5085 Main Street, Orono The property owners explained the proposal for window replacement and answered the Committee members' questions. The windows they are planning to replace are the base windows, with custom-made double hung windows for the size of the window frames. Storm windows will be kept with efforts to put them on top. the existing frames will be retrofitted to the new windows. New windows will be the exact same pattern. Colour will be similar. Nothing should look too different from the outside. 25.18 Moved by J. Dalrymple, seconded by J. Moore The Committee supports the proposed window replacement for 5085 Main Street, as a minor alteration that is subject to the Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure Services' approval, subject to the following conditions: (i) Storm windows are maintained with the best efforts, (ii) the windows are painted in the colour matches the original. "Carried" 7 Project Reports 7.1 Subcommittee reports - Municipal lnventory/Register: The subcommittee brought forward the heritage evaluation report for the property at 1550 Baseline Road (Trull Family Burying Plot), based on new criteria requirements in accordance with Bill 23. The report concluded that the property meets four criteria and merits designation. The Committee recommended the designation of this property in 2021. Due to limited resources, staff will process the designation of the property at 1550 Baseline, based on the updated heritage evaluation report, when resources are available. 25.19 Moved by V. Suppan, seconded by R. Hooper -2- **Subject to Advisory Committee Approval** ci ;w4o Clarington Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes ffn March 18, 2025 The updated evaluation report for the property at 1550 Baseline Road, submitted by the subcommittee, is to be added to the file. 7.2 Public Outreach/Education —No updates o Cultural Heritage Information Station Initiative o Heritage Barn Project 8 Correspondence and Council Referrals: 8.1 Invitation from Clarington Library: Golden Tales history project wrap-up celebration The library extended the invitation for the Golden Tales history project celebration on Saturday, March 22, 1:30-3:30, 62 Temperance St. 8.2 Invite to join the Heritage Speaker Series Collective The library invite the Committee members to join the Heritage Speaker Series Collective to plan and execute the upcoming Heritage Speaker Series project. 8.3 Committee member bio and photo Municipality invites members to provide a short bio and photo to put on our website, if they wish. Bio no more than 250 words. Professional -looking photo. If you wish to submit, send to Jane by March 31 st 9 New Business: 9.1 71, 73, 75 King Street West (69 to 95 King Street West) affected by fire The tragedy happened in downtown Bowmanville. 69-95 King Street West was impacted by the fire. 71, 73, 75 King Street West, which was heavily impacted, has already been demolished. The building next door is being evaluated to see if they can renovate or need to demolish. The property is not designated, therefore the heritage permit process does not apply. However, because it is identified as a Primary property on Clarington's Cultural Heritage Resources List, staff will use appropriate planning tools to help make sure redevelopment and restoration are undertaken in a way that conserves and is compatible with, and sympathetic to the character of the buildings and historic downtown Bowmanville.. Staff will explore the possibility of developing a heritage district in the downtown area of Bowmanville, including property affected by fire. The property would have to be maintained in the downtown neighbourhood fabric. Committee members mentioned that the issue came up at the BIA board meeting. The Committee members provided historical information and pictures for future redevelopment on the property. -3- **Subject to Advisory Committee Approval** ci ;W40 Clarington Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes ffB March 18, 2025 It is suggested that it be added to the standing item of the agenda. 9.2 Listed property evaluation: Staff provided updates on how the Consultant considers, reviews, and addresses comments from the Committee, and revises the reports. The evaluation process and standards were explained. The Committee can have its own opinion on the recommendations. Staff updated the process of the evaluation report circulation and communication with property owners. 9.2.1 3 Ontario Street, Bowmanville 3 Ontario Street, also referred to as the Orr House, is located on the east side of Ontario Street, in Bowmanville, Ontario. The property consists of a two -storey, red brick Italianate residence likely built between 1882 and 1890. The draft evaluation report indicates the property meets the designation criteria and recommends the property be designated. The report was circulated to the Committee and the property owner. The property owner reached out and did not express any objections. They asked details about grants and impacts to the property owner. The Committee provided comments on the report and information for revision. More comments will be provided by email. the Committee would like to see the report updated with the correct information and consideration of the Committee's comments. 25.20 Moved by B. Jose. seconded by V. Suppan That the consideration of the designation of 3 Ontario Street, Bowmanville, be deferred. "Carried" 9.2.2 98 Church Street, Bowmanville 98 Church Street, is located on the north side of Church Street, in Bowmanville, Ontario. The subject property consists of a two -storey building constructed in the Italianate architectural style. The original portion of the building, which fronts towards Church Street, was constructed in 1877, and a large addition fronting towards George Street was added in 1888. The draft evaluation report indicates the property meets the designation criteria and recommends the property be designated. The report was circulated to the Committee and the property owner. The property owner reached out and expressed objection. The Committee provided comments on the report and information for revision. More comments will be provided by email. the Committee would like to see the report updated with the correct information and consideration of the Committee's comments. M **Subject to Advisory Committee Approval** ci ;w4o Clarington Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes ffn March 18, 2025 25.21 Moved by V. Suppan, seconded by R. Sproule That the consideration of the designation of 98 Church Street, Bowmanville, be deferred. "Carried" 9.2.3 33 King Street West, Bowmanville 33 King Street West is part of a commercial street wall on the south side of King Street West and is located in the commercial core of the historic Village of Bowmanville. It consists of a two -storey commercial Italianate building constructed in 1883. The draft evaluation report indicates the property meets the designation criteria and recommends the property be designated. The report was circulated to the Committee and the property owner. The property owner did not reach out to staff. 25.22 Moved by J. Moore, seconded by R. Sproule That the Clarington Heritage Committee recommends to Council the designation of 33 King Street West, Bowmanville, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. "Carried" 9.2.4 19 '/2 - 23 King Street West, Bowmanville 19 1/2 - 23 King Street West is part of a commercial street wall on the south side of King Street West and located in the commercial core of the historic village of Bowmanville. It consists of an elegant three -storey Italianate commercial building constructed circa 1868. The draft evaluation report indicates the property meets the designation criteria and recommends the property be designated. The report was circulated to the Committee and the property owner. The property owner does not object to designating the fagade. 25.23 Moved by J. Moore, seconded by R. Sproule. That the Clarington Heritage Committee recommends to Council the designation of 19'/2-23 King Street West, Bowmanville, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act "Carried" 10 Other Committee Updates: 10.1 Bowmanville, Orono and Newcastle CIP: No updates 10.2 ACO: The general meeting is scheduled for the next day. -5- **Subject to Advisory Committee Approval** ci ;w#o Clarington Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes ffn March 18, 2025 10.3 NVDHS: Year-end fundraising is ongoing. NVDHS can hire summer students to help with Digitization. This should become a useful resource in the future. The annual meeting will be held on April 12tn 10.4 Museum: - Upcoming Thursday Night programs: Discover your local heritage with guided assistance from experienced researchers. The topic on April 3rd is Property Records, and May 1 st is Genealogy. Free, Drop -in, 6-30-7:30 pm at SJWHC. - Join us on May 28th to explore Orono's downtown and hear the histories and stories of notable buildings and places on a walking tour. $10, registered. 6:30-7:30 pm, meet at Orono library branch. 10.5 Heritage Conservation District: No updates. The Committee member mentioned that Windows at 38 Beech were changed. Staff will reach out to the property owner to follow up. 10.6 Wilmot Creek Heritage Park: No updates 10.7 Jury Lands Foundation The monthly meeting is scheduled for tomorrow. The Foundation is still in conversation with respect to the Federal Legacy Grant. An event is planned for Saturday, June 7t" 11 Standing items: 11.1 81 Scugog Street: No updates 11.2 Fletcher Tree: No updates 11.3 Parkland around Belmont House: No updates Adjournment Next Meeting 9:05pm April 15, 7.00 PM M