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REPORT
PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: April 8, 2013 Resolution #: /-ray-law #: N/A
Report #: PSD-023-13 File #: PLN 34.5.2.46
Subject: DESIGNATED HERITAGE PROPERTY ALTERATION
THE OCTAGON HOUSE
48 DIVISION STREET, BOWMANVILLE
APPLICANT: JANICE SETO
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report PSD-023-13 be received;
2. THAT permission be granted for the application for alteration of the windows on the
property identified as 48 Division Street, Bowmanville, subject to the comments of
the Clarington Heritage Committee, in accordance with Section 33 (4) of the Ontario
Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18; and
3. THAT the Ontario Heritage Trust, the Clarington Heritage Committee, the property
owner and the interested parties listed in Report PSD-023-13 be advised of Council's
decision.
Submitted by: Reviewed by -- 4 � `-
Da ' J. Crome, MCIP, RPP Franklin Wu,
Director of Planning Services Chief Administrative Officer
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21 March 2013
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830
REPORT NO.: PSD-023-13 PAGE 2
1. BACKGROUND
1.1 The Octagon House was built in 1864 by the Congressional Church and served as
their parsonage for 26 years. The house was later the home of Archibald Tait, a well-
known grocer and Mayor of Bowmanville 1905-1906. This designated heritage
property is located at the southwest corner of Wellington and Division Streets
(Attachment 1) in Bowmanville.
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2. APPLICATION DETAILS
2.1 Applicant: Janice Seto, Owner
Alteration: Replacement of all windows
Location: 48 Division Street, Bowmanville
2.2 There are approximately 21 windows in the house. According to the owner, the
lower windows are not original. Some of the upper windows are possibly original;
however, most are in poor condition, some have cracks, and are drafty.
2.3 The owner is proposing to replace all of the windows with new energy efficient
windows. Proposed new windows will be in keeping with the heritage character of
the house (same shape, pattern, and colour). Larger windows are single hung 6
over 6. Smaller windows are 4 over 4 and 2 over 2 respectively.
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Example of existing condition of windows and sample replacement windows
3. ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
3.1 The Ontario Heritage Act empowers a Municipality to pass a b�-law designating a
property to be of cultural heritage value or interest. On April 6t , 1981, Council
approved the heritage designation of 48 Division Street under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act.
3.2 The following features are referenced in documentation as being specific parts of the
property that should be protected:
• The eight-sided design;
• The stucco finishing;
• The rectangular transom and sidelights (front door);
• The original sash on windows; and
• The square tower on the roof.
3.3 The Ontario Heritage Act stipulates that the owner of a property designated under
Part IV cannot alter the property 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 its heritage
committee.
REPORT NO.: PSD-023-13 PAGE 4
3.4 The Clarington Heritage Committee (CHC) reviewed the request for alterations to the
designated heritage property during their February 19th, 2013 meeting. They passed
the following motion in support of the required alterations to the Octogon House:
"THAT the Clarington Heritage Committee recommend approval of the
replacement of the windows, front door, transom, and sidelights providing
that the replacements are in character and the sills are replaced, if
necessary, using original construction techniques and materials."
3.5 The CHC passed the resolution based on the understanding that the front door
transom and sidelights were not original. Subsequent investigation has determined
that they are original to the house. The front door itself is not original and could be
replaced. However, the owner has since changed the scope of the proposed works
to include only the windows.
4. STAFF COMMENTS
4.1 Many of the window panes are not original to the house. The proposed window
installations will be in keeping with the heritage character of the building,
consequently, the alterations to the property will have minimal impact on the
property's heritage significance. The alterations will allow the property to be enjoyed
with improved energy efficiency reflective of modern day residential standards.
5. CONCURRENCE — Not Applicable
6. CONCLUSION
6.1 The Clarington Heritage Committee's function under the Ontario Heritage Act is to
provide advice and assistance to Council on matters of heritage conservation. The
CHC is in support of the alterations to improve the building's energy efficiency.
6.2 Staff is in support of the request for alteration to this designated heritage property
and recommend that Council approve the request.
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CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN
The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the
following priorities of the Strategic Plan:
Promoting economic development
Maintaining financial stability
Connecting Clarington
Promoting green initiatives
Investing in infrastructure
X Showcasing our community
Not in conformity with Strategic Plan
Staff Contact: Kristy Kilbourne, Planner 1
Attachments:
Attachment 1 — Property location map
Interested parties to be notified of Council's and Committee's decision:
Janice Seto, Owner
Clarington Heritage Committee
Jim Leonard, Registrar, Ontario Heritage Trust
Bert Duclos, Heritage Advisor, Ministry of Culture
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Attachment 1
To Report PSD-023-13
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