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