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REPORT
PLANNING SERVICES
Meeting:
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date:
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Report #:
PSD-046-05 File #: PLN 34.2.12, PLN. 34.5.2.69
and PLN. 34.5.2.70
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By-law #:
Subject:
PROPOSED HERITAGE DESIGNATIONS OF JOHN COLE HOUSE AND ALBERT
WASHINGTON HOUSE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to
Council the following:
1. THAT Report PSD-046.05 be received;
2. THAT in lieu of the heritage conservation easement as per Resolution GPA-452-03 that heritage
designation of the exterior of these buildings be accepted as an alternative for the long term care
and maintenance of the buildings;
3. THAT the request of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee to
designate John Cole House, 4675 Bethesda Road and the Washington House, 6585 Regional
Road 34 (Enfield Road) as historical structures, be approved;
4. THAT the Clerk prepare the required notices of intent pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario
Heritage Act and report back to Council following the prescribed notification period; and
5. THAT the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee and the interested parties listed in
this report be advised of Council's decision.
Submitted by:
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Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer
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18 March 2005
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623.3379 F (905)623.0830
698
REPORT NO.: PSD.046-05
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1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 On December 8, 2003, Planning Services Report PDS-148-03 was presented to the
General Purpose and Administration Committee. A copy of the report is included as
Attachment 1. During the following meeting of December 15, 2003, Council approved
recommendation #GPA-452-03 which included a grant in lieu of the municipal
development charges in exchange for the owner entering into a conservation easement
over the exterior fayade of the heritage homes.
1.2 Since the approval of the recommendations in Report PSD-148-03 two heritage houses
which were on lands owned by the Ministry of Transportation have been acquired and
moved to new locations. The Albert Washington house was located at 5541 Washington
Road, Lot 27, Concession 5, former Township of Darlington. In February of 2004 it was
relocated to 6585 Regional Road 34, Part Lot 30, Concession 6, Former Township of
Darlington. The John Cole house was located at 5690 Acres Road, Part Lot 5, Concession
5, former Township of Darlington. In October of 2004 it was relocated to 4675 Bethesda
Road, Part Lot 6, Concession 4, former Township of Darlington. The owners of these
buildings have completed their grant application forms and are now requesting a refund of
the municipal development charge which they paid at the time of building permit issuance.
1.3 At the time of the writing of PSD-148-03 it was unclear whether the buildings in their new
locations would be eligible to be designated as heritage buildings. In addition, it was felt
that a heritage conservation easement would be a better tool for ensuring the long term
protection and maintenance of the building. Sample agreements were subsequently
received from Ontario Heritage Foundation.
1.4 Upon further review with the owners and representatives of LACAC it became clear that
heritage designation of the homes was desired by both parties. In addition, the sample
conservation easement agreements addressed interiors, landscape features and other
areas beyond what the Municipality is looking to protect. The Municipal interests in long
term care, maintenance and the owners interest in being able to make changes to the
designated building can be addressed by the process that LACAC has in place for
designated buildings. The caveat that will be added to these designation Bylaws is that
the designation will not be removed at the request of the this or any subsequent owner
without due consideration of the municipal investment that has been made towards the
building.
2.0 HERITAGE DESIGNATION REQUESTS
The Planning Services Department has received requests from the property owners of
6585 Regional Road 34 and 4675 Bethesda Road to designate their buildings as having
historic and/or architectural value or interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Both houses have been identified in the Clarington inventory of heritage resources as
Secondary buildings and their inventory numbers are H121 and H112, respectively. The
cultural heritage descriptions of these properties are included as Attachment 2 for 6585
Regional Road 34, and Attachment 3 for 4675 Bethesda Road. The Local Architectural
Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC) reviewed these requests at their March 15,
2005, meeting and are in support. o~ the ~e9i9n~tions.
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The Ontario Heritage Act empowers a municipality to pass a by-law designating a
structure to be of historic and/or architectural value or interest. The Act stipulates that the
owner of a structure so designated cannot alter the structure where such alteration is likely
to affect the reasons for designation without the written consent of Council. Council is
required to consider any application for alteration of a designated property in consultation
with the LACAC.
Both of these buildings were on properties owned by the Ministry of Transportation and
both were slated for demolition if they could not be moved off the sites. Although it is
always preferable to preserve heritage homes in their original location, it is better to move
them to another property than have them demolished. The owners of these buildings have
incurred considerable expense to preserve the structures by having them moved. The
designation of the buildings on their new locations will ensure that the buildings will
continue to be preserved. The Ministry of Culture has confirmed that the buildings would
qualify for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act at their new locations. The LACAC
and staff support the designation of the structures under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage
Act, as having historic and/or architectural significance.
3.0 CONCLUSIONS
It is recommended that the Municipality accept heritage designation under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act as meeting the same requirements as conservation easements for
these two properties. It is also recommended that the Clerk prepare, send and publish the
required notices of intent to designate 6585 Regional Road 34, and 4675 Bethesda Road,
pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and report back to Council following
the prescribed notification period.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Report PSD-148-03
Attachment 2 - Description for designation of 6585 Regional Road 34
Attachment 3 - Description for designation of 4675 Bethesda Road
Interested parties to be notified of Council's and Committee's decision:
Victor Suppan
Jennifer Knox
Jim Coombes
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ATTACHMENT 1
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REPORT
PLANNING SERVICES
Meeting:
Date:
Report #:
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
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Monday, December 8, 2003 \
PSD-148-03
File #: PLN 34.15.2
By-law #:
Subject:
GRANT IN LIEU OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
CONSERVATION OF HERITAGE HOMES
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General purpose and Administration Committee recommend to
Council the following:
1. THAT Report PSD-148-03 be received;
2. THAT Grants in lieu of the municipal portion of development charges for Heritage Homes that
are being removed from the lands owned by the Province be provided on an interim basis for
the next 18 months to be financed from the working Funds ReserJe Account 2900-1-X;
3. THAT the Grants only be in place until the review and passage of the Development Charges By-
law at which time, specific types of developmEnt can be exempted as part of the By-law. if
deemed appropriate;
4. THAT the Municipality be granted a conservation easement over the exterior fa~de of the
Heritage Homes receiving such grants;
5. THAT the Region of Durham be requested to either
a) review the Development Charges By-law to consider an exemption for the
relocation of Heritage Homes affected by the 407
b) or provide a grant in an equivalent amount to the Regional Development Charge
applicable; and
6. THAT all interested parties listed in this report and any delegations be advised of Council's
decision.
Submitted by: Nancy a or
Director 0 Finance
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December 2, 2003
Reviewed by:
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~nklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer
Submitted by:
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET. BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830
69910 '699002
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1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 In preparation for the construction of Highway 407, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO)
has purchased a number of properties in the alignment area of the previously preferred
route. Regardless of whether the Highway will or will not require these properties they
are now owned by MTO. MTO is currently accepting bids for the removal of these
heritage homes. Previously MTO's practice was demolish the homes they had
purchased; however, members of the Clarington community intervened with respect to
heritage homes and have worked with MTO to revise their policy.
Of the MTO owned heritage homes in Clarington, four are fieldstone and one is brick, all
are listed in the municipality's inventory of heritage resources. Three fieldstone houses
are on the secondary list (5541 Washington Road, 5690 Acres Road, 5681 Acres
Road); their inventory numbers are H121, H112 and H111 respectively. A fourth
fieldstone house is on the Primary List and is located at 5531 Bethesda Road; its
inventory number is H043. The" brick home at 5415 Solina Road is designated under
the Ontario Heritage Act and through By-Law 89-187; MTO intends to tenant this
property in order to protect it from vandalism. The structures are advertised on the
Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) website as being available to be moved.
2.0 HERITAGE CONSERVATION
2.1 At the October 2003 meeting of LACAC a resolution stating:
'THA T Council amend the De\'elopment Charges By-law to exempt the municipal
development charge ill regards to Clarington heritage buildings that are to be relocated;
subject to the owner entering into a heritage conservation agreement." In addition, the
Chair of LACAC has submitted a letter to the Director of Planning Services (attachment
2) highlighting the intent of the committee.
To ensure future protection of these homes in their new location it is advisable to obtain
a heritage conservation agreement for the exterior fac;:ade of the home. Such an
agreement will not limit the owners with regard to either renovating or restoring the
interior; however, a conservation agreement rather than designation is a better tool to
ensure the long term interests of the municipality for the protection and maintenance of
the exterior of the building and against future demolition. Samples of conservation
agreement (easements) have been requested from the Ontario Heritage Foundation.
They have employed this type of legal agreements to protect specific features. The
agreement is registered on title of the property.
3.0 DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
3.1 Clarington's Development Charges By-law does not provide for any exemptions for
these circumstances. During the next review of the bylaw specific exemptions may be
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examined. The schedule for review of the bylaw will begin in the summer of 2004 and
be completed by August 2005.
As an interim measure, until the Development Charges Bylaw is reviewed in its entirety,
staff are proposing a grant in lieu of the municipal portion of development charges. This
interim measure will meet the timeframe of MTO and the purchasers, as relocation of at
least two of the structures is scheduled for this winter; further, it facilitates the expedient
moving of the homes (before further vandalism occurs, and while the ground is frozen).
The maximum exposure for the Municipality is approximately $38,435 ($7687 x5);
should all five homes be relocated within the next 18 months.
4.0 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
4.1 The Region of Durham Finance Department has been contacted to determine whether
there is any exemption under their new Development Charges By-law. Unfortunately,
no exemption was contemplated in their recent review and therefore no exemption is
currently available. It is recommended that Clarington Council request the Regional
Council review the issue of either amending their by-law to incorporate an exemption, or
provide a grant in the amount equivalent to the applicable Regional Development
charge; in order to conserve homes with heritage or architectural significance that are in
threat of demolition.
5.0 CONCLUSION
5.1 Four of the homes purchased by MTO are historically andlor architecturally significant
and would, in their original setting warrant heritage designation; the fifth home is
dezignated. To encourage the relocation, of all the homes rather than demolition; staff
is recommending an incentive in the form of a grant in lieu of the municipal portion of
the development charges as an appropriate interim measure until the new development
charges bylaw is formulated. The exposure of the Municipality over the next 18
months would be $38,435 for the five heritage homes. At this point only two of the
homes have been purchased and are being relocated; one will be tenanted in it's
current location.
During the review of the Development Charges Bylaw a further examination of potential
exemptions will be undertaken and the Bylaw written accordingly.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - ACO listing of the four homes
Attachment 2 - Letter from LACAC
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ATTACHMENT 1
November 2001
INominator:
IPenny Young, Ontario Ministry of Transportation
IName/Info: Ilpicture:
1855, one-and-a-half storey
Neoclassical farmhouse.
E. Pascoe House,
, Newcastle
IFeatures:
It is a 3 bay fieidslone conslruclion fealuring lhe original Venetian windows, stone window
sills and fronl entranceway. A line of small stones around the house above first floor
windows may indicate the presence of a veranda at one time.
Iconservation Work:
IThe east fac;ade has been stuccoed probably due to exposure damage. There is a new
loutside chimney. Under-eave moulding and bargeboard are intact.
IBuilding Address~..
5541 Washington Road on lhe east side south of Concession Road 6. Localed easl of Cily of
Oshawa and just west and south of hamlet of Solina, town of Newcaslie, Regional
Municipality of Durham.
ISuggested Uses: I
IResidence I
IHeritage Status: I
Listed under Part IV of the Onlario Heritage Act. Town of Newcastle Heritage Properties
secondary status.
IInquiries:
For more information contact Penny
Young, Regional Archaeologist at 416-
235-5541
Architectural Conservancy of Ontario
Suite 204, 10 Adelaide St. East, Toronto
M5C 1J3
Tel: (416) 367-8075
Fax: (416) 367-8630
Email: <lcQ@On.aipn.com
IASking Price:
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lother Info:
email: Penny.Young@mlo.gov.on.ca
416-235-5541
Fax: 416-235-4940
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. ACO HALP
December 2001
INominator:
Penny Young, Ontario Ministry of Transportation
IName/lnfo: IIPicture:
1855, one and one half storey
Neoclassical farmhouse
John Cole House
5690 Acres Rd., Town of C1arington,
RM of Durham
IFeatures:
It is a 3 bay fieldstone construction featuring lhe original Venetian windows, slone
windowsills and front entranceway.
Iconservation Work: --.J
A lwo storey addilion has been added to lhe back of the house (west side) and a new
enclosed porch to the front of the house.
IBUilding location: I
'West side of Acres Road south of Concession Road 6 (Con 5, Lot 5 former TownShip of I
Darlington). Just easl and south of hamlet of Tyrone UIM co-ordinates are: 685500E,
4873450N
Isuggested Uses'
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IResidence I
IHeritage Status: I
INot deslgnaled I
IInquiries: !
pen I'!y...yg u I'! 9 @mto.Qov.on.ca
416-235-5541 Architectural Conservancy of Ontario
Fax: 416-235-4940 Suile 204, 10 Adelaide 51. Easl, Toronto
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Ministry of Transportation Tel: (416) 367'8075
Planning and Environmental Office Fax: (416) 367-8630
3rd Floor, Building D Email: aco@on.aibn.com
1201 Wilson Avenue
Downsview, ON M3M U8 ,
IASking Price: I
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lother Info: I
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August 2003
INominator:
IPenny Young, Ontario Ministry of Transportation
IName/Info: IIPicture:
Cole Farm House
5681 Acres Rd., Town of Clarington,
RM of Durham
One and one half storey
Neoclassical farmhouse
I!:eatures: J
[Ii: is a 3 bay fieldstone construction featuring stone windowsills and front entranceway. l
Iconservation Work: I
A restored front entranceway, restored 6over6 windows, rear porch added, 3 front dormers
added, rear wing sided and windows reslored.
IBUilding Location:
Easl side of Acres Road south of Concession Road 6 (Con 4, Lot 5 former Township of
Darlington). JUst easl and south of hamlel of Tyrone
Isuggested Uses: I
IResidence l
IHeritage Status: I
Town of Newcastle Herilage Properlies Primary slatus
IInquiries: I
Pen ny. YOYng@mto.gov.on.ca
416-235-5541
Fax: 416-235-3446
Ministry of Transportation
Planning and Environmental Office
3rd Floor, Building D
1201 Wilson Avenue
Downsview, ON M3M 1J8
IASking Price:
I
lother Info:
Proposals are to be submitted and prospective owners must cover complete
cost of moving the structure off-site.
Architectural Conservancy of Ontario
5uile 204, 10 Adelaide 51. East, Toronlo
M5C 1]3
Tel: (416) 367'8075
Fax: (416) 367-8630
Email: aco@on.aibn.com
Email: aC_Q.@on._ailm.co!TI
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August 2003
INominator:
ICharlton Carscallen, Ontario Ministry of Transportation
IName/Info: Ilpicture:
One and one half storey
Neoclassical farmhouse
Werry House
5531 Bethesda Rd., Town of
Clarington, RM of Durham
IFeatures:
loriglnal eave returns and barge board. Original brick cornices and door Iinlels.
Iconservation Work:
One storey field stone side wing not original but constructed to match very closely the
original house.
IBUilding Location: I
East side of Bethesda Road, south of Concession Road 6, Lot 6 Con. 5
ISuggested Uses: I
jResidence ~
IHeritage Status: I
Heritage Buildings, Darlinglon Township
~ries: I
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416-235-5489
Fax: 416-235-3446
Architectural Conservancy of Ontario
Suite 204, 10 Adelaide St. Easl, Toronlo
M5C 1J3
Tel: (416) 367-8075
Fax: (416) 367-8630
Email: aco@on.aibn.com
Ministry of Transportation
Planning and Environmental Office
3rd Floor, Building D
1201 Wilson Avenue
Downsview, ON M3M 1J8
IASking Price:
I
IOther Info:
Proposals are to be submitted and prospective owners must cover complete
cost of moving the structure off-site.
Email: aCc:.-@Qn.ailm.com
ACO @ 2003
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ATTACHMENT 2
November 24, 2003
Mr. David Crome
Director of Planning Services
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Streel
Bowmanville, Ontario
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Dear Mr. Crome:
RE: Development Charges for Relocated Heritage Buildings
Al the Oclober 21 ,t meeting of the LACAC the committee discussed the fale of
threatened herilage buildings localed lhrough-out lhe municipality. This discussion was
prompted by the MTO purchases of four heritage properties that have been recorded by
lhe M).micipalilyas herilage resource buildings. The buildings were acquired by MTO as
poteniially they are within lhe route of the proposed Highway 407. All are currently
vacanl and as such have been vandalized. The Minislry's practice has been to demolish
buildings that they have purchased. However, lhese four lhey have offered as available to
be moved.
These are not the only heritage buildings that are lhreatened with demolilion. There are
heritage structures throughout Clarington located on lands that are designaled for
industrial or commercial use that may be demolished to make room for new development.
Moving any of lhese buildings can be very cost prohibitive depending on Ihe number of
factors involved, such as taking down hydro lines, traversing bridges, or crossing railway
lracks. There is also the expense of meeting the requirements to obtain a building permit
and development charges to place the house on another lot.
The LACAC's underslanding is thaI the Municipalily would apply lhe development
charge 10 moving any ofthese herilage homes 10 lots that can accommodate them. It is
also the LACAC's understanding lhat lhe intent of the 101 developmenl charge is to
accommodate lhe need to provide services for an increase in residential development.
Our reasoning is lhat ifthe house is laken from one lot and lransferred 10 anolher lot there
is no increase in residential use and lhe lot developmenl charge should not be applicable.
If, as in lhe case of the 407 properties, lhe highway does not go through and lhe lot is sold
for residenlial use, anyone building on Ihe property would be introducing a new
residenlial use and would have to pay the appropriale fee.
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To this effect, the LACAC passed motion number 03-69 during their October 21, 2003,
meeting which states the following:
· THAT Council amend lhe Development Charges By-law to exempt the municipal
development charge in regard to Clarington heritage buildings lhal are to be
relocated; subjecl to the owner entering inlo a heritage conservalion agreement.
The molion includes a reference to the owner enlering into a herilage conservation
agreement to ensure that the heritage integrity oflhe home's facade is maintained after it
is moved to its new location. The agreement can be in the form of a herilage easement
or any olher legal document that lhe Municipality deems appropriate to serve lhis
purpose.
The LACAC has been informed that the houses in the route of the 407 are to be moved,
or possibly demolished, within the near future. We have also been informed thaI the
Municipality's Lot Developmenl Charges By-law will not be reviewed until 2004/5. The
LACAC is concerned that the houses being offered for sale by the 407 are in an urgent
threat areas and would like the Municipality to consider a means to provide assistance to
lhe new owners of these buildings prior to the review of the Lot Developmenl Charges
By-law. During the review of the Development Charges By-Law we would recommend
that an exemption be provided for heritage homes Ihat are being relocated regardless of
whether they are related to the 407 or other development work. Thank you.
Yours lruly,
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Mavis Carlton
LACAC Chair
cc: Faye Langmaid
Isabel Little
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The Anthony Washington House
6585 Regional Road 34, Part Lot 30, Concession 6, Darlington
Attachment 2
This fieldstone farmhouse was constructed in the NeoClassical style for Anthony
Washington and his wife, Elizabeth Annis. The house was originally located on a large
farm lot at 5541 Washington Road which Anthony Washington acquired in 1834. In 1882
Thomas and Margaret Pascoe purchased the property. In 1890 the Pascoe farm was
awarded the silver medal for the best producing farm in Durham County. Lewis Pascoe
inherited the property from his father Thomas and carried on farming with his wife Emma
Jane. In 1892 ownership was transferred to Isaac Hardy, who was also an expert farmer.
The property became known as "Hardivue" after Isaac switched from beef cattle to
purebred Holsteins. It remained in the Hardy ownership until Isaac retired in 1937. The
Ministry of Transportation is the current owner of 5541 Washington Road and the
fieldstone farmhouse was moved to 6585 Regional Road 34 in 2004 to save it from
demolition.
This one and one half storey house was built in the 1850s. It is three bays wide and three
bays long and still retains its raised german white pointing in the south fac;:ade above the
old porch line. The south fac;:ade's granite stone is white, pink, and black random colour
Ashlar with a square faced cut laid in a course uneven pattern. The east and west
fac;:ades' granite stone is square faced and laid in a coursed uneven pattem. The north
fac;:ade is faced with rubble with no coursing. It has also been covered with concrete and a
white top coat of stucco. This stone farmhouse is recommended for designation at its new
location under the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage significance and the
following exterior architectural features:
Exterior:
. The Ashlar granite stone of the south facade
. The east and west fac;:ades' square faced granite
. The north fac;:ade's random rubble
· The main entrance rectangular transom and sidelights
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The John Cole House Attachment 3
4675 Bethesda Road, Part Lot 5, Concession 5, Darlington
This fieldstone three bay by two bay farmhouse was constructed for the Cole family in
approximately 1855. It is one of three similar stone houses that were located along Acres
Road. The house sat on a 100 acre lot on 5690 Acres Road which had been owned by
James Bates. James bequeathed the property to his wife Elizabeth and their children on
July 19th, 1832. Charles Bates, possibly the son of James and Elizabeth, became the
owner of the lands by 1845. Charlesville, which is now called Haydon, was called such in
honour of Charles Bates as he built a mill there that encouraged settlement. Charles
Bates sold the property to Roger Cole, who is reputed to have donated the funds to build
an Anglican Church in Bowmanville. When Roger died in 1861 his son John Cole became
the owner. In 1886 John willed the property to his son John RR Cole. The property
remained in the Cole family until 1962. The Ministry of Transportation is the current owner
of 5690 Acres Road and the fieldstone farmhouse house was moved to 4675 Bethesda
Road in 2004 to save it from demolition.
The front and north side of the farmhouse was constructed of Ashlar cut stone, hammered
into square and rectangle styles and set in a broken range. The stones range in colour
from black to white to pink. The south wall is rubble hammered into a faced stone set in a
random coarse pattem. The east wall is split rubble set in a random pattern. An enclosed
frame porch covers approximately 30% of the front far;ade. Approximately 60% of the east
wall is covered by a frame addition and there is also evidence of previous addition. The
farmhouse is recommended for designation at its new location under the Ontario Heritage
Act for its cultural heritage significance and the following exterior architectural features:
Exterior:
. The Ashlar cut stone of the north and west facades
. The south facade's hammered rubble
· The east far;ade's random split rubble
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