HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSD-003-14 Clarington REPORT
PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: January 6, 2014 Resolution#: iO14-007- By-law#: N/A
Report#: PSD-003-14 File #: PLN 34.2.24.1
Subject: HERITAGE INCENTIVE GRANT
2013 PROGRAM UPDATE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report PSD-003-14 be received; and
2. THAT any interested parties listed in Report PSD-003-14 be notified of Council's
decision.
Submitted by: Reviewed by:
4aJ. ome, MCIP, RPP Franklin Wu
Director, Planning Services Chief Administrative Officer
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13 December 2013
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830
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1. BACKGROUND
1.1 In 2013, Council approved a budget allocation of$5,000 to set up a heritage
grant program. Report PSD-019-13 set out the conditions of the Heritage
Incentive Grant Program and was approved by Council in March 2013.
1.2 The Heritage Incentive Grant Program was established to assist property owners
of designated properties under the Ontario Heritage Act (2005) Part IV and V, by
assisting with the cost of repairs and restoration in keeping with the architectural
features and reasons for designation. This program unlike the Community
Improvement Programs (CIP) funding applies only to designated heritage
properties anywhere in the Municipality.
1.3 The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the program successes in 2013.
2. GRANTS
2.1 Heritage property owners were notified of the program early in 2013 and asked to
indicate their interest in applying for funding. Priority was given to applications
addressing designated heritage features, or structural repairs that will ensure the
longevity of the building. Grants may cover up to 50% of the costs of the eligible
work per building to a maximum of$2000 for exterior work, or $1000 for interior
work, maximum of$3000 per property owner. The property must not currently be
in receipt of other grants or tax incentives from the Municipality.
2.2 Many inquiries were received during this inaugural year of Heritage Incentive
Grants demonstrating a high level of interest. While a number of discussions
occurred, only five applicants submitted proposals by the deadline. Partial
funding (in the range of 20%) was awarded to these projects; to date four of
these projects have been completed.
2.3 Summa — 2013 Heritage Incentive Grants
Property Address Works Grant Amount Status
99 Church St., Brick and mortar repair $500.00 Complete
Bowmanville
182 Church St., Brick and mortar & $1,000.00 Complete
Bowmanville foundation repair
3335 Lambs Rd., Refurbishment of $1,500.00 Complete
Bowmanville designated siding
76 Queen St., Replacement of windows $1000.00 Complete
Bowmanville with architecturally accurate
windows referenced in
designating by-law
6537 Werry Rd., Repair to running bond and $1000.00 Committed
Hampton English bond masonry to
preserve the designated
feature
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2.4 To ensure timely approval of works on designated heritage buildings such as
those being considered under the heritage incentive grants, Council delegated
authority for minor alterations to the Director of Planning Services in consultation
with the Clarington Heritage Committee.
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3. CONCURRENCE — Not Applicable
4. CONCLUSION
4.1 Grants have generated at least four times their dollar value in improvements to
heritage homes in Clarington.
4.2 There has been good response in the first year of the Heritage Incentive Grant
Program. Overall the response from designated heritage property owners has
been extremely positive.
CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN
The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the
following priorities of the Strategic Plan:
X 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: Faye Langmaid
Interested parties to be notified of Council's decision:
Clarington Heritage Committee, c/o Faye Langmaid