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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-10-21 Clarington Heritage Committee Minutes If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Time: 7:00pm In-Person: Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance St, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6, Room 1A Online: Via Microsoft Teams Members Present: Peter Vogel, Steve Conway, Victor Suppan, Jason Moore (ACO), Laura Tiel-Convery (Museum), Joseph Dalrymple, Ron Hooper, Olivia Mar, Heather Graham Regrets: Sitara Welch, Ron Sproule, Councillor Sami Elhajjeh, Brian Jose (NVDHS) Staff Present: Sarah Allin, Alicia da Silva, Emma Deptuck, Andrei Micu – Planning & Infrastructure Services Tim Welsh – Community Services Guests: Kyle Foch, Ziheng Liang – Foster Creek Park Sign Sarah Giles, Mitchell Giles – 2 Ontario Street, Bowmanville 1. Call to Order The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Declaration of Interest There were no disclosures of interest stated at this meeting. 3. Land Acknowledgement Statement P. Vogel led the meeting with the Land Acknowledgement Statement . 4. Adoption of Agenda Moved by: S. Conway Seconded by: J. Dalrymple That the agenda for the October 21, 2025 meeting be approved. Page 2 25.54 Carried. 5. Adoption of Minutes Moved by: J. Dalrymple Seconded by: Consensus. That the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting, be approved, with the following amendment: Remove the incorrectly placed final sentence of the second paragraph in Section 9.5, as it duplicates a point already addressed in Section 9.4. 25.55 Carried. 6. Presentations/Delegations a) Foster Creek Park Sign: Andrei Micu & Emma Deptuck (Municipality of Clarington), Ziheng Liang & Kyle Foch (Henry Kortekaas & Associates Inc.) A. Micu introduced the delegation and explained that the purpose was to provide information to the Clarington Heritage Committee and request feedback on proposed heritage signage for Foster Creek Neighbourhood Park. The Secondary Plan includes a policy requiring that recreational infrastructure reflects the history of the Belmont House, the Samuel Wilmot Fish Hatchery, and Indigenous heritage. In 2024, the Municipality allocated budget for the park and retained HKLA (Henry Kortekaas & Associates Inc.) to complete the design, including heritage signage. The proposed concept includes three educational signs, each focused on one of the above noted historical themes. Materials for signage being considered include corten steel and wood. Committee members noted that they had previously worked on the Wilmot Creek Heritage Park and had proposed six boards and an amphitheatre. They expressed concern that the current concept does not include these elements and lacks space for school bus parking. Members offered to provide written content and historical information previously developed in collaboration with NVDHS. K. Foch welcomed written input from the Committee. A. Micu acknowledged the history of the project and confirmed that while the current design has been approved, there is still flexibility to incorporate heritage into the components of the approved design, where appropriate. Playground and infrastructure design details have not yet been finalized. He suggested the possibility of a story board along the pathway to the bridge. Page 3 In response to a suggestion to include Indigenous design elements in the shade structure, A. Micu noted that considerations such as maintenance, durability, cost, and service standards must be balanced with heritage objectives. Staff confirmed that the basketball court will not be lit at night and is located to minimize disruption to nearby residents. The Committee agreed to provide historical content and photographs to support the signage. The project team expressed preference in receiving finalized content and photographs from the Committee rather than developing it on their own. b) 2 Ontario Street, Bowmanville: Sarah Giles, Mitchell Giles S. Giles and M. Giles, property owners of 2 Ontario Street, gave a presentation outlining the maintenance and restoration work they have completed on their home. They expressed a strong personal commitment to preserving the heritage attributes of the property but stated they do not support formal designation. They expressed concern about designation impacting the process for future alterations, potentially requiring permits and longer timelines. They also shared concerns about how designation might affect the resale value of the property in the future. Since much of the restoration work has already been complet ed, they noted that the Heritage Incentive Grant program would not be of benefit to them. The owners confirmed they have no intention to demolish the home and asked the Committee not to recommend designation to Council. They emphasized their ongoing dedication to maintaining and restoring the property but prefer not to have any bylaws applied to it. As an alternative, they expressed openness to hosting a commemorative plaque on the property, similar to others in the neighbourhood that provide historical context. Committee members shared differing views. Some felt that designation should not proceed without homeowner consent. Others noted that the heritage attributes of the property are clear and that selectively designating properties could set a concerning precedent. c) Exterior Lights for Newcastle Community Hall: Tim Welsh (Municipality of Clarington) T. Welsh provided a follow-up to address questions from the Committee and share updated information regarding the exterior lighting for Newcastle Community Hall, which is being installed by Vibe Illumination. T. Welsh explained that the windows are wood and assured the Committee that the light strips will not trap water or leaves against the wood. He noted that the Page 4 tracks include hard rubber components designed to keep water away from the wood. The Committee asked whether the lighting tracks could be installed under the windowsills instead. T. Welsh responded that this would be a more difficult process. He further explained that the lighting tracks selected for this project are the smallest available from the contractor. This size will be used for installation. The Committee expressed concern that the lights might be visible on the building during the day. The Committee also indicated a preference for no roof lighting. In response, T. Welsh confirmed that the scope of work has been reduced to include only the windows, the base of the clock tower, and the roof ridge. Lighting around the door has been removed, and the sides and eaves of the roof have been eliminated to better balance the lighting with the building’s heritage character. The Committee expressed satisfaction that the scope of the lighting has been scaled back. 7. Business Arising from Previous Minutes a) Exterior Lights for Newcastle Community Hall Moved by: Consensus. That the Committee receive the update and thank Newcastle Community Hall for the updated information. 25.56 Carried. b) Cultural Heritage Evaluation prepared for 75 Wellington Street, Bowmanville This property was originally classified as Group 2 when the Evaluation Subcommittee reviewed it in 2020. At that time, it was recommended for inclusion on the heritage register rather than for designation. A property ownership history was not completed during that review, as this process requires time and expertise. ARA later completed a property ownership history and found that the White brothers once lived in this property. The White brothers are known for building five stone houses on Concession 7. Because of this connection, they are considered significant homeowners in Bowmanville. Moved by: V. Suppan Page 5 Seconded by: R. Hooper That the Committee recommends the property located at 75 Wellington Street, Bowmanville be considered by Council for designation under the Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, based on the information in the Statement of Significan ce included in Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, prepared by the ARA report, dated March 28, 2025, in addition to the following: • Notation about the White Brothers living there, and their work building five stone houses along Concession 7, be included in the list of attributes, and • Moniker on the front fascia of the porch be included in the list of attributes. 25.57 Carried. 8. Correspondence and Council Referrals 9. New business a) Foster Creek Park Sign The Committee considered dealing with this as a subcommittee matter. Staff to add this item to the agenda of a future meeting . b) Property evaluations for consideration: a. 2 Ontario Street, Bowmanville Committee members indicated the heritage value of the property is not questioned and considered the wishes of the property owners who presented this evening. Committee members requested staff to reach out to the property owners to determine if the discussion or comments from the Committee addressed or clarified any of their concerns. Committee members asked that the property be brought back to the Committee at a future meeting, once staff have connected with the property owner. Staff are to reach out to the property owners at 2 Ontario Street for further discussion. b. 4 Duke Street, Bowmanville The Committee considered the Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, prepared by ARA, dated April 5 2025. Committee members suggested there are other properties in this neighbourhood that could be grouped with this property, including 10 and 11 Argyle. 62 Concession Street West was also mentioned. Page 6 Staff indicated the properties could be brought forward in the same recommendation report to Council, should the Committee recommend the properties be considered for designation. Moved by: R. Hooper Seconded by: S. Conway That the Committee recommends the property located at 4 Duke Street, Bowmanville, be considered by Council for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, based on the Statement of Significance included in the ARA Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, prepared by ARA, dated April 5 2025. 25.58 Carried. c. 4-10 King Avenue East, Bowmanville The Committee discussed the contextual significance of the properties located at the four corners(Mill Street and King Ave.) of Newcastle Village. A previous staff report from 2010 (PSD-031-10) listed 57 Mill Street South and 15 King Avenue West, along with 4–10 King Avenue East, together to recommend listing on the municipal register. The report noted that these properties have Cultural Heri tage Value/Interest and that their grouping creates the streetscape of the four corners. The building at 4–10 King Avenue East served as the Village post office from 1880 to 1923, which was not included in the original report. Staff mentioned that this detail can be noted and passed along to the consultant for inclusion in the report. Architectural style discrepancy: The ARA report identifies the style as Italianate, while the CHC evaluation refers to it as Classic Revival. Staff will confirm this discrepancy with the consultant. Moved by: V. Suppan Seconded by: R. Hooper That the Committee recommends the property, municipally known as 4-10 King Avenue East, Newcastle be considered by Council for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, based on the information in the Statement of Significance included in Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, prepared by the ARA report, dated April 8 2025, in addition to the following: • That the building was the Village's post office from 1880-1923 Page 7 • The two addresses on 57 Mill Street South, and 15 King Avenue West as part of the Newcastle village four corners, as discussed in the Feb 22, 2010 PSD 031-10 report. 25.59 Carried. d. 3 Ontario Street, Bowmanville The property previously received a Group 1 Evaluation from the CHC evaluation subcommittee, which considered the interior attributes of the home. A Committee member noted that they had spoken with the Ontario Heritage Trust, who indicated they are still accepting designations that include interior features. At 3 Ontario Street, beyond the front door, there is another door with a transom — these should be added to the list of interior attributes, along with the banister and newel post, and the fireplace with iron fronts, as discussed by the Committee. The Committee also discussed that the ARA statement of significance did not reference David Morrison, a prominent citizen who was noted in the report as most likely having built the home. The Committee suggested adding this detail to the statement of significance. Additionally, the Committee mentioned that the property was known as the Orr House which is not included in the ARA report. Supplementary information was provided by the Committee regarding the property, which can be found on page 90 of Bowmanville: An Architectural & Social History by Diana Grandfield. Moved by: V. Suppan Seconded by: J. Dalrymple That the Committee recommends the property located at 3 Ontario Street, Bowmanville, be considered by Council for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, based on the Statement of Significance included in the ARA Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, prepared by ARA, dated March 3 2025. 25.60 Carried. 10. Project Reports a. Subcommittee reports i. Municipal Inventory/Register Moved by: V. Suppan Page 8 Seconded by: S. Conway That the Committee add 40 Duke Street, Bowmanville to the Merit list on the Clarington Heritage Resource List. 25.61 Carried. ii. Public Outreach/Education - Cultural Heritage Information Station Initiative o Subcommittee to draft the Foster Creek signage content and liaise with the NVDHS and representative Brian Jose. ▪ Committee members were encouraged to reach out to Chair P. Vogel or Staff to join the Subcommittee if interested in assisting. - Heritage Barn Project: No updates. 11. Reports from other committees: a. ACO – Clarington Branch: No updates. b. NVDHS: Belmont talk to take place on October 22nd. c. Museum: A. da Silva provided an update on behalf of L. Tiel-Convery. The Heritage Fair will be held on November 1 st. Participation was requested at the fair from 1-2 members of the CHC. d. Heritage Conservation District i. Beech Avenue Heritage Conservation District: The Committee suggested Staff separate this item on future agendas. ii. Newtonville Heritage Conservation District project: No updates. e. Wilmot Creek Heritage Park: The Committee suggested Staff rename this agenda item to “Foster Creek Heritage Park” as per the Foster Creek Park Sign delegation. No further updates. f. Jury Lands Foundation: J. Dalrymple provided an update on the motion that was passed by the Planning and Development Committee on October 20th regarding a structural assessment of the Cafeteria Building at Camp 30. The Jury Lands Foundation is to meet on October 22 nd with a professional fundraiser they have retained. The next step will be to explore fundraising opportunities to support stabilization, as there are concerns Page 9 about further deterioration of the property. The Committee extended thanks to the Jury Lands Foundation for their continued work. The next meeting of the Clarington Heritage Committee is scheduled to be held on Tuesday November 18, 2025, commencing at 7 p.m. 12. Adjournment Moved by: P. Vogel Seconded by: R. Hooper That the meeting adjourn at 9:15 p.m. Carried.