HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-01-26 Minutes CLARINGTON HERITAGE COMMITTEE
Minutes of Meeting
January 26th, 2012
MEMBERS PRESENT:
David Reesor Karin Murphy Angela Tibbles
Councillor Hooper Tracey Ali T in Gyaltsan
Andrew Kozak ie Seto
REGRETS: Karina Isert, Allan Kirby
GUESTS: Ruth Porras, Carlos Salazar
STAFF: Faye Langmaid
Welcome - Bonnie Seto, repres of Museum Board, Bonnie is on the property
committee of Museum, looking fo t volvement with CHC.
No Frills Application, Newcastle th a were attending to update the
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committee on the discussions with the d with d to the architectural finishes
and site plan. The site plan is fairly well ermined. The architectural finished have
gone throu h an evolution. Ruth provided' resentation of what the committee has
previou resolution they passed pril, the visualizations shown to the
publi Counci y and where we are at this point. Ruth provided a compare
and co' . t with the b gs from the south side of the street and outlined the details
of specific ects of the ings.
Committee disc'- . n regar the difference in the elevations and review of a number
of the slides and d C ittee members provided other examples of brick grocery
stores they are familia..
12.01 Moved by Karin Murphy, seconded by Andrew Kozak
With regard to the No Frills supermarket application for Newcastle that the following
architectural features reflecting Newcastle's Heritage character be incorporated into the
design: Same Upper Cornice throughout the building
• Walls with detail brick work
• Stone for all Keystones, lintels, sills and base
• Signs to comply with Sign By-law 2009-0123
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• The introduction of quoins for every building section
• Window boxes with unobstructed clear (transparent) glazing from top to
button on the south and east corners of the building be provided. The
boxes will be used to showcase local historical images, images to be
determined in consultation with Newcastle Village and District Historical
Society and CHC
• Brick to be historic rusty brown in colour in keeping with the historical
flavour of downtown Newcastle, larger size is preferred
• The second storey windows to be paired rather than single panes above
the street level windows.
"CARRIED"
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
12.02 Moved by Ron Hoop econded by Angela Tibbles
THAT the minutes of Octob t" 201 e amended and accepted
"CARRIED"
BUSINESS ARISING
51 North Street — t meeting when Allan Kirby is in attendance.
156 Church Street ela s completed the research and it was circulated to
committee with agenda. sed a resolution at last meeting to request this
building go on the Municipa ister. ill follow up with Region (owner).
5290 Main Street - the house is ent to the CIBC property, the property owner has
just received a CIP grant for facade ration improvements. Staff to follow up.
20 Horsey Street - no objections to designation have been received by Clerk, therefore
she has prepared a by-law which will be on the January 30th Council agenda, approving
the designation.
CORRESPONDENCE and COUNCIL REFERRAL
CHO newsletter (distributed at meeting).
Council had a presentation about the Local Look Back Project, the Clerk has prepared a
report (CLD-003-12) which recommends "approval in principle" but does not
recommend involvement by the Staff or Council in the project. The focus of the project
is schools and the local school boards have chosen to leave it to the individual schools
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as to whether they participate or not. The committee discussed how they liked the idea
and felt that there should be some effort to have children involved. Tracey offered to
look into how the committee could provide an educational aspect to youth.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Andrew providing an update on Bowmanville CIP, a number of grants have been
issued which have helped address some of the heritage facades, most notably former
Leisure Lady, Oak Unlimited (multiple addressed on h side of King at Scugog),
James Insurance. Work is progressing on 30 Silver Concern regarding banks in
the downtown moving out; however realizing that ctronic banking banks are not
the draw they once were suggestion to have Ro ris\inco
Tenzin provided an update on the Newcastle CIP which ing a number
of issues that affect heritage matters, such as the new ecent sale of
Buster's. Looking forward to the "refresh" by the grad stuith Orono.
Karina had provided an update o CIP (by e-mail to Faye). Orono BIA
contacted with graduate students f College and instructor Kevin Duguay
which will be working on a "refresh" t e C ically the students have been looking
at Lindsay and Cobourg. Orono and castl en as an opportunity to build a
relationship between the College and M plu resume builder for the
graduates. The grads are donating their ti he BIA's have each committed to $500
for out of pocket expenses. There will be 4 the team, there will be some students
from Kev Wing the effort.
What'... " efresh tea I look at is a 5 year plan for the downtowns within the context
of other ing docume nd regulation. The three areas of priority will be design
(streetscap ' cessibility, moting economic development (attracting motorists).
The outcome will visua sentation and a summary report. It is meant
as a planning resour have to be reviewed in relation to the other priorities for
the Municipality. Next s' - s the walkabout which BIA and CIP members are invited to
attend when scheduled.
PROJECT REPORT
Heritage Inventory
The photography is ongoing. David reported that in reviewing the designated buildings,
they have been trying to capture where the plaque also is. At this point it appears that
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about a third of the buildings do not have their plaques displayed. Karin and David
have some pictures to take and will report at next meeting.
Website
Faye showed the committee progress that has been made on website to date and
asked that committee review it. There are some issues with how the designated
properties are laid out as they are easily found, suggestions welcome, also typo
corrections welcome. The intention is to link to other portion of the Municipal website
for items such as heritage conservation district study, munity improvement plans,
CHC minutes, sign bylaw, etc.
Faye will send committee members link to websi th y can review from home.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Opening balance open 724.26 October 25
interest 04 October 31
cheque #8 Event Planning & Partnership
interest .0 vember 30
cheque #9 0 Heritage ON membership
close $4,60
12.03 oved by Karin Murphy, s nded by Tracey Ali
THAT the financial report be received.
"CARRIED"
NEW BUSINE
30 Silver Street Bowtfiril Purchased by new owners being returned to some of its
former grandeur. Is eligi for CIP grants, have met with Faye to review what they are
planning to do, balconies on front and side will be opened up, facade brought back.
608 & 612 Mill Street, Bondhead Owner inquiring about why the home is listed as
primary resource as it has been significantly altered, David is going to take a look.
Owner also indicated that Brig Restaurant at Port of Newcastle was a heritage building,
it is not on inventory. Discussion as to larger issue of updating the inventory and
teachable moments, education of public about heritage resources, to be addressed at
future meeting.
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Time of Meeting Will be moved to 6:30 p.m. to ensure that some members who have
other commitments can make it.
12.04 Moved by Angela Tibbles, seconded by Karin Murphy
THAT meeting time be 6:30 p.m.
"CARRIED"
Election of Chair David indicated when elected last year that he would only serve for
one year, notice that there will be election of Chair at next meeting.
Thankyou to Jenni Knox The October meeting at Jenni's place was truly appreciated
and the committee discussed how they could show their appreciation.
12.05 Moved by Andrew Ko econded by Ron Hooper
THAT a gift certificat $100 be given to Jenni.
"CARRIE
Trees for Rural Roads Faye updated the commitf- . 'an this program will send the
information about the cultural heritage aspects of the P'... m to committee members.
Municipality has had. onse to the program.
Hampton Book for er showed the committee the book that has been
published about H on that eived a great write-up in the Toronto Star just before
Christmas.
Meeting adjourned.
ext meeting
Feb st at 6:30 p.m.
Municipal Administrative Centre
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