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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-17Clarington 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, February 17, 2025 Time: 7:00pm In -Person: Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance St, Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6, Room 1A Online: Via Microsoft Teams Members Present: Peter Vogel, Ron Sproule, Jason Moore (ACO), Ron Hooper, Joseph Dalrymple, Councillor Sami Elhajjeh, Heather Graham, Victor Suppan, Laura Thiel-Convery, Steve Conway Regrets: Olivia Mar, Brian Jose (NVDHS) Staff Present: Sarah Allin, Alicia da Silva, Thom Hunt, Lisa Backus — Planning & Infrastructure Services Guests: Ian Franklin — KLM Planning 1. Call to Order P. Vogel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Land Acknowledgement Statement P. Vogel led the meeting with the Land Acknowledgement Statement. 3. Declaration of Interest P. Vogel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 4. Adoption of Agenda Moved by: S. Conway Seconded by: J. Dalrymple That the agenda for the February 17, 2026 meeting be approved, with an amendment to add "1738 Bloor Street, Courtice" under New Business. 26.07 Carried. 5. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Page 2 Moved by: R. Sproule Seconded by: J. Dalrymple That the minutes for the December 16, 2025 meeting be approved. 26.08 Carried. Moved by: J. Moore Seconded by: R. Sproule That the minutes for the January 20, 2026 meeting be approved. 26.09 Carried. 6. Delegations a. Chair's Notes Chair P. Vogel provided an update on Committee procedures. A visitor sign -in sheet will now be used for future meetings to allow visitors to indicate their interest and receive minutes. A reminder was given that delegations are limited to 10 minutes. The Chair reported addressing Council regarding the Cafeteria Building at Jury Lands, reaffirming the Heritage Committee's support. Mayor Foster extended thanks to the entire committee for their continued heritage work. b. 1738 Bloor Street, Courtice — Ian Franklin, KLM Planning A Notice of Intent to Demolish the Lower Alsworth House was submitted to Council, accompanied by a draft commemoration plan prepared. Demolition is proposed with salvage and reuse elements incorporated into the commemoration strategy. I. Franklin provided an overview of the draft commemoration plan. Potential components include incorporating fieldstone and timber from the house into lobby designs of new buildings, as well as installing interpretive signage or features within public spaces. I. Franklin discussed the possibility of relocating the house near another heritage property was explored, however the adjacent property owner had not responded. Relocating the building would also compromise its contextual heritage value. Members expressed concern about the loss of one of the few remaining heritage homes in the Courtice area. Page 3 No action was requested from the Committee at this time. The delegate advised this update was provided for information purposes. Moved by: R. Sproule Seconded by: J. Dalrymple To receive the delegation from I. Franklin (KLM Planning) regarding 1738 Bloor Street, Courtice with thanks. 26.10 Carried. 7. Business Arising from Previous Minutes: None. 8. New Committee Business a. Property evaluations for consideration: 106 and 107 Beaver Street The Committee discussed their review of the ARA heritage evaluation report for 106 and 107 Beaver Street. Members clarified that both houses were relocated in 2009 from 49 and 63 Beaver Street, respectively, to their current sites to allow for the construction of a plaza. The Committee noted that the ARA report inaccurately states that the houses remain mirror images of one another; this is no longer correct due to their relocation and subsequent changes. Members also discussed additional historical details related to the construction methods, including the use of precast concrete blocks. Overall, the Committee agreed that the evaluation report should be updated to incorporate the clarified historical information and to accurately reflect its implications for the properties' contextual heritage value. Moved by: R. Sproule Seconded by: V. Suppan To recommend 106 and 107 Beaver Street, Newcastle be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, with revisions to the draft Statements of Significance acknowledging the relocation history and removal of references to the houses being mirror images. 26.11 Carried. Page 4 77 Scugog Street The property at 77 Scugog Street was discussed, particularly its uncertain history. Although the ARA report was indicated the property does not meet the threshold for designation, Committee members noted that the property's pillars and past heritage score justify keeping it on the Municipal Register pending further research. The Committee agreed no changes were required at this time. No motion was passed. iii. 3438 Green Road. The Committee discussed the heritage attributes of the property. Members noted that the house may have a slate roof, which needs to be confirmed, as the ARA report did not identify it. Staff are to contact the property owner to verify the roofing material. The property retains strong contextual value due to its intact 200 -acre farm setting, elevated position, and ties to Maple Grove. The CP railway bed remains should be recognized as contributing features. The Committee's 2018 evaluation assigned the property a Group 1 rating, confirming it meets designation criteria. Historical documentation reviewed by the Committee included details of the original L-shaped barn, destroyed by fire in 1919 and replaced in the 1920s. The barn is a bank barn built into the slope for multi -level access and retains attributes such as its proportions and lightning protection system. The Committee discussed using a designation structure similar to Camp 30, with individual buildings and features listed as subsections. The Committee discussed the ARA report and noted their corrections. The property is associated with the historic Maple Grove community, not Hampton. The report misspells Harold Bennett's name; the Green brothers of Cobourg purchased the property from him and operated the farm, advertising materials for bird shooting and shooting matches. Moved by: V. Suppan Seconded by: J. Dalrymple To recommend 3438 Green Road, Clarington be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, with the following additional information to be included in the Statement of Significance: - Barn - CP Railway bed Page 5 - Functioning farm of over 200 acres - Position of the house on high ground - Panoramic view - Note from Mr. Cooper (provided by the Committee over email). 26.12 Carried. b. 1738 Bloor Street, Courtice The Committee discussed the Notice of Intent to Demolish submitted by KLM Planning and expressed concern regarding the proposed demolition of the structure. Members raised issues about procedural timelines under the Ontario Heritage Act, particularly how active planning applications affect the ability to protect heritage resources. Staff clarified that because the property is currently under active planning applications (a prescribed event) Council is unable to move forward with designation at this time, despite the Committee's earlier recommendation. Committee members expressed interest in touring the stone structure, and Staff will contact the property owner to arrange a visit. 9. Correspondence and Council Referrals: None. 10. Project Reports a. Subcommittee reports i. Municipal Inventory/Register Maple Grove: Committee members discussed arranging a site visit to Maple Grove Church (Masjid Alhakeem Bowmanville). Members noted that they no longer have Heritage Committee business cards and inquired about the proper protocol for site visits. Staff clarified that formal letters can be provided in advance of future visits to confirm the Committee's intent. 113 Down Road: The Committee noted that the property was originally included in the Energy Park Secondary Plan and later moved to the Courtice Waterfront Secondary Plan. Members referenced the 1993 Ontario Rodeo Association finals held at Downs Farm as part of its historical context. The Committee discussed the heritage value of the property, citing its historic use, waterfront location, lake views, and remaining structures as contributing factors. Page 6 Moved by: V. Suppan Seconded by: S. Conway To add 113 Down Road, Courtice to the Municipal Registry; and For the Heritage Committee to receive a Heritage Impact Assessment prior to development. 26.13 Carried. ii. Public Education and Outreach - Cultural Heritage Information Station Initiative: None. - Heritage Barn Project: None 11. Reports from Other Committees a. CLMA: No updates. b. ACO — Clarington Branch: No updates. c. NVDHS: NVDHS will be discussing the Belmont Park plaque matter at its next meeting d. Beech Avenue Heritage Conservation District: None. e. Foster Creek Heritage Park: The Committee received an update on the Belmont Park/Foster Creek Park signage project. Members asked whether First Nations consultation could meaningfully inform the park's name or interpretive elements. Staff agreed to follow up with the project team on this matter. Staff also clarified that the address for Belmont Park is 155 Belmont Drive. f. Jury Lands Foundation: Council has given the Jury Lands Foundation until December 2026 to raise the funds needed to stabilize the Camp 30 Cafeteria building. The Foundation continues to discuss fundraising strategies, with its next meeting scheduled for March 4. Staff noted that Camp 30 is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, and any proposed alterations must come before the CHC through a heritage permit application. 12. Standing Items a. 81 Scugog Street: No updates. b. Fletcher Tree: No updates. Page 7 c. Parkland around Belmont House: No updates. d. 71, 73, 75 King Street West: Bowmanville BIA is working on an event to respectfully mark the one-year anniversary of the fire. e. Heritage Conservation Districts Projects: i. Newtonville: No updates. ii. Bowmanville: No updates. The Committee requested that the contextual connection to the carriage and plaque on Concession 7 in Tyrone to be added to the Staff Report regarding 7755 Old Scugog Road, Enniskillen. 13. Staff Updates Following up on a request from a previous Committee meeting regarding 1467 Prestonvale Road, Staff clarified that a pre -consultation meeting occurred in 2022 regarding a potential development, however no further activity has occurred to date. The Committee discussed the Veteran's Avenue properties and reviewed the history of the Municipality's McGill Trust Fund. Members also noted that a building located where the Capital One Building in Washington, D.C. is located currently was once owned by the Municipality of Bowmanville. 14. Adjournment: 8:45 pm Next Meeting: March 17th at 7:00PM