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Home My WebLink AboutPSD-091-02 '" III CJlg-fl!glon REPORT PLANNING SERVICES Report #: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Monday, September 23, 2002 ,kO I (; Pfl-'S:d -D 2 PSD-091-02 File #: PLN 34.2.4.1 By-law #: cJtod -I >'0 Meeting: Date: Subject: BOWMANVILLE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT STUDY BY-LAW RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PSD-091-02 be received; 2. THAT the attached By-law be approved to initiate the study of a portion of the Bowmanville urban area as a Heritage Conservation District pursuant to Section 40 (1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 018; and 3. THAT all interested parties listed in this report, all property owners identified on Attachment 8,and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Submitted by: D vid . Crome, M.C.I.P.,RP.P. Director, Planning Services RevieWedbY:()~~-' ,~ Franklin Wu Chief Administrative Officer IL*DC*df 17 September 2002 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T (905)623- 3379 F (905)623-0830 614 REPORT NO.: PSD.091.02 PAGE 2 1.0 BACKGROUND 1.1 On May 21, 2002, Report PSD-048-02 was presented to Council for information purposes. The Report explained the steps and procedures involved in designating a portion of the Bowmanville urban area as a Heritage Conservation District under the Ontario Heritage Act. 1,2 Section 40(1) of the Act states that the Council of a municipality may, by By-law, define an area of the municipality as an area to be examined for future designation as a Heritage Conservation District. The Council may, after such examination is completed, prepare Official Plan provisions with respect to such designation, Approval of a by-law to study an area does not stop demolition, additions, unsympathetic infills or any other type of activity from being conducted if that activity complies with the current regulations in place. The purpose of the By-law is only to delineate the area to be studied. 1.3 The Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood Association (OBNA) has requested the neighbourhood bounded by Concession Street, Wellington Street and Liberty Street to be considered for designation. Upon staff review of the listed heritage resources on the opposite sides of these streets the proposal was expanded to include the north side of Concession Street and the south side of Wellington Street. The expanded area was presented through the public consultation process to date and no objections to the expansion area have been raised. The study area is now identified as Schedule "A" to Attachment 1. Public Consultation 1.4 All Heritage Conservation Districts are approved by the Ontario Municipal Board. Public consultation is one of the key factors in gaining final approval of a District. To this effect, a neighbourhood residents open house was held on June 11, 2002, to obtain the input of the affected property owners. There are 308 properties within the proposed boundary. Forty-three people attended the open house, representing 34 property owners, or 11 % of the total. 615 REPORT NO.: PSD.091.02 PAGE 3 1.5 The meeting consisted of a presentation by staff (Attachment 2) and a question and anSwer period. The EducationlTechnical Advisor with the Heritage Branch of the Ministry of Culture participated in the questions period. A list of the question raised is attached as Attachment 3, 1.6 At the end of the open house all attendees were presented with a combined questionnaire and District Steering Committee volunteer form (Attachment 4). The first question asked if the property owners would like their properly to be included within the boundaries of a Heritage Conservation District. Seventeen responded yes, 4 responded no, and 6 responded maybe or gave no response. A hard copy of the staff presentation was distributed at the open house. 1.7 In order to inform those who did not attend the meeting a newsletter was prepared (Attachment 5) summarizing the process and the implications. The newsletter also notified the public that this report would be presented to Council at the September 23, 2002, meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee. It was distributed in August by means of an insert in the OBNA newsletter, which is circulated to the property owners within the proposed District area and beyond. Five hundred copies were provided. 1 ,8 Opportunity was provided for written comments on the open house questionnaire. Staff have received 6 separate written submissions, one in favour and 5 against, and two verbal inquiries into the proposal outside of the questionnaire responses. The written submissions are included as Attachment 6. Interim Control Bv-Iaw 1,9 The OBNA had requested that an interim control by-law be passed to control development while the District was being studied, The process was explained at the open house. Public opinion was also requested on the questionnaire. Eleven were in favour, 6 were opposed, and 8 gave no response. 616 REPORT NO.: PSD.091.02 PAGE 4 1.10 Section 8.3,2 of the Clarington Official Plan states where a structure is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, or is recognized on the heritage resource list, the Municipality will: . allow alterations, renovations, additions or repairs provided the proposed changes are compatible and consistent with the building and the surrounding area in terms of building materials, colour, height, scale and design, including windows, doors and roof lines; . discourage the demolition or the inappropriate alteration of a heritage resource; and . require infill buildings to be compatible and consistent with the surrounding buildings and streetscape in terms of building materials, height, width, scale, colour, setback and design, including windows, doors and roof lines. 1.11 There are 13 designated properties in the study area. A further 110 are recorded on the heritage resource list. The remaining 185 buildings have not been evaluated to date. An interim control by-law would be in effect for one year, with a one year option to renew. Given the number of significant heritage homes disbursed throughout the neighbourhood, the provisions of the Official Plan should be sufficient to guide development until a formal Heritage Conservation District is approved. On this basis staff are not in support of an interim control by-law being applied to the study area. District Steerina Committee 1,12 The best practices of other municipalities have indicated that the establishment of a District Steering Committee is instrumental to guide the Municipality through the preparation of the Heritage Conservation District Study. The Committee is to be appointed by the Director of Planning Services. The Committee is to be comprised of representatives of Municipal staff, the LACAC, the OBNA, and neighbourhood residents. It is anticipated that 3 neighbourhood residents would 617 REPORT NO.: PSD.091-02 PAGE 5 be appointed, Through Resolution GPA-229-02 Council removed any "designated political representation" on the Steering Committee. 1,13 Staff representatives would be Isabel Little, Planner, Planning Services Department, and Leslie Benson, Manager of Transportation and Design, Engineering Services. The OBNA has designated Bill Humber, Chair, and Doreen Fletcher from their executive. The LACAC would be represented by Mavis Carlton, Chair and Victor Suppan, Vice-Chair. A number of neighbourhood residents will be chosen and all will be notified of appointment upon Council's approval of the study area By-law. The first task of the Committee will be to review the bids submitted by interested heritage consultants on the request for proposals for the district study. Heritaae Consultant 1.14 This project is to proceed in two phases. Phase one would be to conduct a Heritage Conservation District Background Study. This phase documents the character of the neighbourhood as an area of architectural and historic significance. Should Council approve the continuation of the designation of the District, the process will move on to phase two, which would be the preparation of Heritage Conservation District Plan. The Plan will incorporate specific architectural guidelines as well as strategies for conserving and enhancing the character of the district. A professional heritage consultant will be required for both phases. 1.15 In order to keep project costs to a minimum, the consultant will be requested to guide the process versus completing the entire project unassisted. A Draft of the Request for Proposals has been prepared and will be finalized in consultant with the Purchasing Manager. It is anticipated that the consultant request for proposal, review of submissions, and final selection will be completed by November. 618 REPORT NO.: PSD-091.02 PAGE 6 2.0 CONCLUSION 2.1 Four of the 34 property owners who attended the June 11th open house, indicated that they were not in support of the designation. Five written submissions were received after the open house in objection. Two of these five had previously noted their opposition at the open house. Therefore, the total in opposition to date is 7 property owners out of 308 in proposed Heritage Conservation District area. 2,2 It is recommended that the study area by-law be approved so that the District Steering Committee can be established, the consultant can be engaged, and the formal process can begin, Attachments: Attachment 1 - Study Area By-law Attachment 2 - Open House Presentation Attachment 3 - Open House Questions Attachment 4 - Questionnaire Attachment 5 - Newsletter Attachment 6 - Public Submissions Attachment 7 - Request for Proposals Attachment 8 - Open House Attendants 619 REPORT NO.: PSD-091..Q2 PAGE 7 List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision: Mavis Carlton LACAC Chair Planning Services Department 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, ON L 1 C 3A6 Bill Humber, Chair OBNA 15 Beech Avenue Bowmanville, ON L 1 C 3A 1 Barbara Lee 34 Wellington Street Bowmanville, ON L 1 C 1V2 Alma Langmaid 95 Wellington Street #116 Bowmanville, ON L 1 C 5A 1 Douglas Woods 5 Grant Lane Bowmanville, ON L 1C 2Y4 Frances and Bill Huether 22 Centre Street Bowmanville, ON L 1 C 2X9 Grace Forrester 79 Division Street Bowmanville, ON L 1 C 2Z9 Douglas Doxtater 53 Centre Street Bowmanville, ON L 1 C 2Y2 All Open House Attendees identified on Attachment 8 620 ATTACHMENT 1 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NUMBER 2002- . being a By-law to initiate the study of a portion of the Bowmanville urban area for its potential as a designated Heritage Conservation District WHEREAS the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 016, Section 40(1) provided in part the Council of a municipality may, by by-law, define in the Municipality one or more areas thereof as an area to be examined for future designation as a Heritage Conservation District; AND WHEREAS Section 6.3,1 (d) of the Municipality of Clarington Official Pian provides for the designation of a group or groups of heritage properties as a Heritage Conservation District; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Council of the Municipality of Ciarington enacts as follows: 1. That a portion of the Bowmanville Urban Area shown on Schedule 'A' , be examined as an area for possible future designation as a Heritage Conservation District, pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2, Schedule "A" attached hereto shall form part of this By-law, 3, This By-law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to the provisions of Chapter 016, Section 40(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act. BY-LAW read a first time this 30th day of September 2002 \- BY-LAW read a second time this 30th day of September 2002 BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 30th day of September 2002 John Mutton, Mayor Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk 621 SCHEDULE "A" f-- 1_ IIY/ T Rf--OR Ii f- I ~ 1/ .-1 ~ ~ ~ tin E~LTTR~ Q[ L~ - ~ = --~/ ~ ~ 1\\ ~ ~~ l~ / 0: I ~ ~~ ~ ~ //h 1% ~ ~ ~1~ ~ <!l ~~ ir I ~. . ~, ...~ 0: .--- o ,,~~ ~---- J- BORLAND ~ Ii! _- - 711.'--1n l---~ -fV 'l'/ y;~% ~~- ~ r;~~-J II ~ /A7/ ~ I:c J- ~ ----:r ,.z --\ ~ --1 ~tr ~ 0: I '7j,:j:: W -J #' "" w/ I] """" hi 1 L I ...... -$' -t'J\-q~h ~":t Ii'<!'; (y l'- fl-n-. ~ C'/Yu. V ~ ,,;J''' ~~ ~ ~ Xi .- lI-q % /~ ~s;< ~ iI r>.>~ $ .;:,'" 'l"/' bl ~> ( ~ ~~ :ff/ ~ ~ // . ~~ // Q ,------ ~ /"" <:) ~ y.~ :;, '> ~~ C'/YU-9. ~ ......... ~ ~~h r......... ~ ~~ rr-- ~ 7 --(~,Jj =h- .... :~ E: f'l :fi lJTr- L-K1NG <3'- g +- ~ (IjlrF~ . ~. ~~I CH \ ~. 622 ~ ~~'P'). ~ HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT STUDY AREA ,,;r.::~~,J ,., -'^'" """"- ~ ~, ..... A;;r ~<,- Bowmanville Heritage Conservation District Proposal Neighbourhood Residents Open House June 11, 2002 q!lr.!!!glOll , " --" ,- .- --"''''"''',., ,.. ~" - ", Af: ........".--". Jf What is a Heritage Conservation District? architectural, historic, scenic and/or archaeological features worth conserving a few buildings or an entire municipality special character and/or associations that distinguish it from its surroundings Part V of Ontario Heritage Act 51 within Ontario, 23 under study approved by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) . public su pport , justification of district boundary q!1(!OglOIl 623 ATTACHMENT 2 1 ,/, .... ~. """,-,,,,,, ." "'" ~.,~ 'Il' Ai:,'i .....,; -'" " What Area is Being Proposed? OBNA request for Concession Street, Wellington Street, Liberty Street expansion c:J"""IWI~".~~~ C1.!1~!,!lglOlI /1' .~ .--'. " .- ''''~~'''C, .# ~., ~. ~<.,' ~, -< " Why Expand? C1.!1[!OglOll 624 2 ,. .- 'C:~ -'>" ..--' ,-,- ',,"-w.e. " j' '" "" A' ... What is a Heritage Resource? LACAC recorded in the inventory historical and/or architectural significance 3 categories: . Designated . Primary . Secondary 13 desig nated 60 primary 50 secondary 183 not on list mixture of homes qf1(!.!~~1 011 .' ."" "".,-.:;. """,,~.,,:..c " ~, """" ,~ ,,(/ " 110 Wellington Street ~jl!!!j!.l~l()ll 625 -,-'.", , -.,. _. 3 , , "., ",-,;;;. --; .-, ~, ~" 1'Ji' ~- -'x 33 & 35 Centre Street Q!J.!i!I?,1011 -,' '" ,..-;;:; ->,'"".;.,,,,,., " ."h, ~_ ~, ....." 1IIJg. - ilf West on Carlisle C!i!~jpgtoJI 626 4 ." j , ..... -~. ~"- . ~.., ,/' " ",," '" 0II!Ih." South on Division .._............A.""_H~. ___U.,C'-'_-._____ qf1.r:!,{I~COI1 "" --~ .,.,.-;;.- ~~ .. ~'" 4' 4/#/ ~,,- " The Process to Obtaining Approval Ontario Heritage Act Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation Guidelines experience of other municipalities neighbourhood consultation and support Clilli!JgCOll 627 "-'w,::.-'" ....>.- 5 A' I ,.. -, -'"", --" ~, ~_. ..... -. ,. ,AI(" Step One: Study Area By-law defines area to be examined does not stop activities possible Interim Control By-law q~II:fUgroll ".:-"^ '" ..,.-:.- - '" '"",",C"" 1t1ltt- ", ,,# 'lIIIi\!,.'-, _k ;i Step Two: District Steering Committee 2 members of LACAC 1 staff member from Planning Services 1 staff member from Engineering Services 2 representatives of the OBNA 2 neighbourhood residents not involved in OBNA no Council representation as per Council request May 28th Guide the HCD Study and HCD Guidelines Step Three: Select Consultant q~,Ii.!lgroll 628 6 , ... ,..-:"- """"""'" if JO' ......,., # _4.14 ~,. -",:,; Step Four: Heritage Conservation District Study (Phase One) examines historical growth and development examines streetscape and landscape attributes examines planning policies examines heritage resources determines the appropriate boundary Q!lr.!f.lglOll ,.#' ... ~~'" :>;;,.,~ _t" ~, -, if Step Four: Heritage Conservation District Study (Phase One) Continued study will be presented at neighbourhood meeting comments evaluated by District Steering Committee Committee recommendation to LACAC LACAC recommendation to Cou ncil Council decides if go to Phase Two Oaring/oil !.,"d",. "" wo, l 629 7 , ",< --~' ~"- -,."".. "", '" ~'^ , I - /I Step Five: Heritage Conservation District Guidelines (Phase Two) Intent is to conserve and maintain original building form Does not apply to interior changes Does address: alterations and additions recommendations on landscaping private and public direction to public works by the municipality or other agencies provides basic form for infill (Jarill~WI1 },,,.d...,,..W.t. J" "'" ,,- :- ..- '~r $~", ,,. 4Y'-' . Step Five: Heritage Conservation District Guidelines (Phase Two) 1@1~ 'Oe? ~fI"" "'r-...... "L=J LrJ ~~ -.JaI. ~.~ ~ -- '" [IiiiBffil ~ >4.'(III'-f'-..1 .... (J1arillolOJI IR"di"'I'''''''~ 630 'IlIlItt;,., - ~,-, -, 8 '" J ,;' '" , jf '" ~;;,. -'^~ .", <Il\fIs::.- ~ "" Concession and Elgin Streets q!lriogtoll ., ,-:,;,;,. "''''''''''" "" .... ? ."y Concession and Elgin Streets Side View qtJ.~i!Jgto/l 631 ~., -...^' ~, -, 9 " , i .d' ~~~ - ",- ~'-' " ~ '" ..t#i~ "'-~ - Concession Street - -', >.,..," ''":'' Q!11,i.IJgton -;# ..... "",.-;... -...,;, # "'""", """"',' #' ...;-,\ ~, - Lovers Lane Uariugtol1 1...",,,.,(,,1+.,< 632 10 "'" '"'" "-:;'" ..-,- , ~, .#" ~.,. " . .,..",' " Lovers Lane q!ll:!U~(()1l " .... ,...- ~ "~.,.. , ,. ~~- "''' ..,f' " Lovers Lane Uarill~I()ll '-"'<!w IMW.,- 633 ~,. -, ~,- -, 11 ,,' "'" -.". ,""'- '~... ,.. ~" -r: 4 -.." -' Ii Wellington Addition q{,![!.{lgtoll " '","" .....-~ ~. .~ ~~ """""*'" '~ Jif-\ ....; -' A Wellington Addition MIIIJ 4 (J'!9. ri !l{..:lOIl 634 12 ,. ,,' - .-'" ".."'- ~. ", 'II!Ifr.;. ,. ....." - 74 Temperance Street Garage C!E.(!!lglOll ,,," ..... ,,-:::.. ~r ~ ~'" ~, ;If> 4' _r,' -..... i! 74 Temperance Street Garage Oarjl1~101l Uodi" /h.....,.l 635 13 ,#' if ... '" '<<"-.-", ,..-:=' . ~,.,- " #4 ~;i Step Six: Approval of Designation By-law Council to approve to OMB in 14 days Board hearing 6 months + amendment to Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law Q!1"i !!gWI1 .p -, ".-;.;.. ""-- , '" "!!o!l,;.-, -r ,...,$f' J- How Does This Affect Me? MONITORING erect, demolish, remove or alter any exterior feature Council can delegate minor projects Heritage Permit required The District Advisory Committee: representatives of LACAC neighbourhood residents Municipal staff Qm:!.(!gtOI1 636 ....,,"~y -, -.., -~; 14 ,'" r '" ~, -." ,y .c_ ~j"" If "; , " ..it --. -~ -;: How Does This Affect Me? Continued Committee recommendation to Council 90 days to ma ke decision if refused owner appeal to OMB if approved decision can not be appealed by another resident Municipality not required to go through process neighbourhood resident can hot appeal a Municipal decision on municipal lands q~lil'~101I ,.. .'" , """-';;" ~".""~ ,,$ '" ." "" 'IIliili>.': -",,'iA " Benefits control direction , Private initiatives, i.e. construction, landscaping , Public improvement, i.e. lighting, signage justification for spending pride of ownership attraction to potential purchasers Uarin~IOII !.'odurU"....'( 637 15 ..1"" .,." " Ii qCJ(!!I~toll " .' Ii q~~.ri,{l~/OIl .... ....-" """.- _....-,. ....', - " _"t' Time Frame N~_f'ld: ... I"~_~~~- llO>dy...'..By.l.... '" Aj>poin....ntdOio"ritlsto.'ng '" ~ Soiol:bdCcnou"",,1 '" foIor~C<Inoo...IiDr1DiUlcI . --- I'~conl't Dislri<ISlHr\qgeo.m._ ~.. lACAC__to ~!...- Caun<1"""""""'a(>!dOogO OlOIIi<:tS"'~ ~C<Inoo...IiDr1Di_1 ~~'''t:'_ ~p"lIli<; 1,_bCo,l't DiolricISto.,;.,gCormlo... ~... Caun<IApplwala( ~~~By_ Qn,"".~"~- - ,. ',. ,. ,. j- ,. ,. ,. -~- r:~;'" '-.;;...,.~,. '~..." ~~ ,(.. ? Questionnaire IlOW"""NYlU.flliRn_I;CIIl.~V.TtONOOITROCT'_OI4l. ......11._ P'OI."~_O"""OOOO<A'" 0."'..".".....0...."'.._........",... .- -. ....----, ......,......,..,,_....10<""""'..""'.._01.__""'-"'''''...'''''., o NO---.-,.~H<l.__.__...... o VES_~'es........'.."...,.."'mC_"'__..r""...'''_,..''oIl.. -' 0,.. O""---'-"'NO.__.brioI.-.,;" .......,"""..'o..._oI'..O"""'"'MMIIComm"""O'.. 0"" "'E......,..._."""""''''''_~......,,._'''_...' o No 0 '..----I'nH.___ "'.......""...."._"""'...00.".''"""''''"...., ON. U,,,---'-".,,S.__"". I'"......,.."'...."""'_"'...""''''''"~"._''''"'"'''."'''O'''..._" o v'" 0 "" 638 "'" - ... - 16 ATTACHMENT 3 Bowmanville Heritage Conservation District Proposal Questions raised at the June 11th, 2002 Open House · Do non-residential uses have to follow the same regulations as residential? . Can a property opt out of the designation? . What is the difference between Primary and Secondary? . How restrictive are the regulations going to be? . Are there any grants available? . Do the older homes have to be made Victorian? . Will the people that did not attend be informed of what was presented at the Open House? . Does the Municipality have a concept of what it wants? . What is going to happen with the Central Public School? · If a building is demolished what can be done with the property? 639 ATTACHMENT 4 BOWMANVILLE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PROPOSAL JUNE 11, 2002 PUBLIC RESPONSE QUESTIONNAIRE AND DISTRICT STEERING COMMITTEE VOLUNTEER FORM Name: Address: (Please include postal code) Phone Number: Email Address: Would you like your property to be Included within the boundaries of a Heritage Conservation District? D NO ---.If NO, please provide a brief reason why. D YES---.lf YES, would you like an Interim Control By-law passed for the first two years of the process? DYes o No ---. If NO, please provide a brief reason why. Would you like to be a member of the District Steering Committee? DYes D No If YES, do you have any education/background in heritage conservation or architecture? D No DYes ---. If YES, please describe: If YES, do you have any experience as a committee member? D No o Yes---. If YES, please describe: Would you like to be kept Informed of the outcome of this Heritage Conservation District proposal? D Yes D No 640 ATTACHMENT 5 Bowmanville Heritage Conservation District Newsletter August, 2002 On June 11, 2002, an Open House was held to explain the process and the consequences of designating the area shown on this map as a Heritage Conservation District. A copy of the presentation given by staff is available on the Municipality's website. ,; Why Is Ibe Munlclpalllll Considering ibis Particular Area;! In 2001 a consultant report was prepared at the direction of Council in response to concerns raised by the OBNA regarding planned public improvements to the neighbourhood. The report suggested that a "special designation" be considered by Council for this section of Bowmanville. That designation is a Heritage Conservation District. In June of 2001 the OBNA requested Council to direct staff to commence the process of considering the area as a Heritage Conservation District. Council approved the request. What Is a Heritage ConservaUln District;! Herllage Re5Durc.. Status . Designated ITlPrimary ~Secondary It is an area with architectural, historic, scenic and/or archaeological features worth conserving and can be as small as a few buildings along one street, or as large as an entire municipality, It is to have a special character and/or historical connections that distinguish it from neighbouring properties. What Is Ibe Process fir Designating a Heritage Conservation District;! All Districts are approved under the Ontario Heritage Act by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), not by Council. There are many steps involved and the entire process can take several years, Step One: StudY Area h-Iaw A Study Area By-law is to be passed by Council which is to identify the area that will be examined for its potential to be a District. The by-law does not contain any regulations that would restrict what can or cannot be done with a property. It just identifies the area to be studied. Step TwO: District Steering Committee A District Steering Committee is to be appointed by the Director of Planning Services, The group will consist of municipal staff, 2 members of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC), 2 representatives of the OBNA and 2 neighbourhood residents not involved in the OBNA. Step Three: Select Consultant A consultant will be hired to guide the Municipality through this process by preparing a work program and making presentations at future neighbourhood residents meetings, meetings of Council, and before the OMB, 641 Step four: Heritage CanservaUan District Study (Phase Onel The project will progress in two phases. The first phase will be the completion of a Heritage Conservation District Study. The Study will examine the historical development of the area, the streetscape and landscape features, and review the planning policies. It will evaluate the heritage buildings that have been recorded and identify any that should be. The Study will determine the appropriate boundary for the District. All findings will be presented at a neighbourhood meeting and the comments received will be evaluated by the District Steering Committee, The Committee will make a recommendation to the LACAC, who in turn will report to Council. Council will then decide whether or not to continue on to phase two, Ste.. five: Herltlge ConservlDln District Guidelines [Phlse rwll The District Guidelines are designed to conserve what is visible on and from the street. They do not apply to the interior of buildings. They will address alterations and additions to buildings and may also provide landscaping suggestions for both private and public property. The Guidelines will give recommendations for public works such as street signage, furniture and lighting, and will provide the basic form for new construction. Step Six: Approvll 01 DeslonaUOn BlI.IIW After the Study and the Guidelines are complete Council is to adopt a Designation By-law which will be forwarded on to the OMB for approval, The Board will hold a hearing and make the final decision on whether to approve all, part, or none of the request for designation, How Dies This anect Mell Being a Heritage Conservation District does not mean that you will be required to do work on your property, It does not mean that the neighbourhood will be frozen in time or that it has to be restored to match a particular era. The intent of having a District officially designated is to ensure that changes are compatible with the neighbourhood, There will be a monitoring process whereby a heritage permit will be required for specific types of work such as the erection, demolition, removal or alteration of any significant exterior feature. All permits will be reviewed by a District Advisory Committee, compiled of members of the LACAC, neighbourhood residents, and municipal staff. Permits for minor projects can receive final approval from the Director of Planning Services. Major projects are to be approved by Council. If Council denies the application the owner can appeal the decision to the OMB. If Council approves the application no one else can appeal the decision, Neither can any neighbourhood resident appeal a Municipal decision on municipal lands, Whit are the Benelltsll Having an area designated as a Heritage Conservation District provides a measure of control which is not currently available. It provides direction as to how a neighbourhood should develop over time. It can be a justification for spending more money on public improvements than would normally be spent. It can also contribute to pride of ownership and can potentially increase property values. The designation of the District will ensure that the neighbourhood maintains its heritage ambience. Whit HIPpens Nelltll A Study Area By-law will be presented to Council and the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting of September 23, 2002, and a consultant will be hired, There will be several neighbourhood meetings held throughout the process and many opportunities to provide an opinion. Hew Cln I Get MlrelnlonnlDlnll Copies of an information report to Council are available from the Planning Services and staff are available to answer questions, Please contact Isabel Little by phone at (905) 623-3379, ext. 217, by fax at (905) 623-0830, or by email at ilittle@municipalitV.clarinQton,on.ca if you would like more information or if you would like to be on a mailing list. 642 Page 1 of2 ATTACHM.ENT 6 Little, Isabel ----....----- From: Barbara Lee [barbaralee@sympatico.ca] Sent: Friday, May 24, 2002 10:58 AM To: Newell, Bin Cc: Little, Isabel Subject: request for position on Designation Steering committee file#pln34.2.4.1 tl ell& I jlMt' re.a-iNw your letter re..-: ~l.OY\I of ClA'\I uybClA'\I13owWUM'Wa:J.e, ewe..- 'to-lN'tlerit'CI.ffe'C~at'l.OY\IdMtv'ict: I CMntew~of #34 W~ st P~~ >>'0/ reque1Jt: I hcvve..- "fw.d,.€1qJer~Or\ISchoO/;C~ 'RWvWCttchl, 13odk4tfov13~ "S~Up& 'Rea.d.t, spec(,{;WN~tl~ A~, ~weUl~Prov. & f~ poUr~iH\ICM'\Ior~wru:iVcapetdty. I CMntr~~ i-twoV"wiH\lspec(,{;WPrOffYCMt'Wfov S~& C~, F~~& Corpor~ jfJ01II4OY~y. ~yowfov your ~at'lCr\4 y~ I waLbe-iH\I~Cttthe.- ~ 13a.f"bcwlN' Lee-- V~ Co-orcUtwt:or 643 5/28/2002 Page 2 of2 SpedcWSc.hoo{,& C~ Prog.ycvww Corponxtf!/'P~~.\-' ceU905 -431-9760 & vOice"ncu./; r~ 905-623-8835 bcu-/n;lfalee@WWlpat'LCO;W/ 644 snS/2002 Little, Isabel From: Sent: To: Subject: Tielemans, Philip [philip.tielemans@eds.com] Monday, June 17, 2002 9:57 AM Newell, Bin; Little, Isabel Potential designation of a heritage conservation district Bin Newell & Isabel Little Community Planning Branch Planning Services Department Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, ON LIC 3A6 June 17, 2002 Dear Ms. Newell and Ms Little, I am writing this document in follow up from the June 11/02 meeting that I attended to discuss the potential designation of a heritage conservation district for a portion of the municipality of Clarington. I am finding it difficult to express my serious concerns regarding this issue. I am adamantly opposed to my property being part of a heritage conservation district. My concerns arise from the potential guidelines that may arise from the formation of a heritage conservation district. The potential for an outsider to determine what is ascetically pleasing for the neighbourhood troubles me. I was told that the study is only in its initial stages, however the tone of the presentation was far more concrete. I have been assured that the heritage guidelines would be jointly determined by council and residents. I would like to suggest that 100% consensus be required to pass this designation. Why is the municipality not more involved with treating all properties in Clarington on an equal basis? I am not someone who wants to be treated any differently than any other taxpayer in the municipality. I would like to suggest that the guidelines that the heritage conservation district hopes to attain should be applied to the entire municipality when it comes to the general preservation of the community (i.e. fill-in's, demolition's, etc.). The municipality should already be working towards an ascetic town plan for the entire municipality (i.e. traffic flow, new construction, enforcing current by-laws, etc.). I do not think that the measures that would be enforced by the Ontario Heritage act would benefit homeowners in this district. I do not think that excessive measures need to be taken in 2002, and onwards, to correct problems that the municipality approved in the 1970's. The damage has been done already by the municipality. Why is the municipality seeking provincial legal protection when most of these issues could have been addressed by local council? It seems that the planning department should be looking for changes at the local municipal level without intervention from the provincial government. If the potential benefits of a heritage conservation district presented by Ms. Little could be achieved by existing and improved local by-laws, fewer restrictions on homeowners could be attained. It appears that the municipality would be the only winner of a heritage conservation district: 1. The municipality would be able to promote the area at the expense of local home owners. Increased traffic in an already over used area of town 645 1 could result. Also, the district would attract more outsiders to the area, giving the potential for increased vandalism and home break-ins. 2. It was expressed that perhaps tax exemptions could be given to residents in this area. But as councilor Rowe pointed out a reduction in 'heritage' municipal taxes would mean an increase in other homeowners taxes in the municipality. It is quite clear that this would not be passed by a council that represents the entire municipality. 3. It was also stated that potential provincial funding could be given to the area. Based on the cutbacks and tight financial budgets that the province is facing I find this hard to accept. 4. In regards to the 'free landscaping consultation' that Ms. Little stated we may receive, I feel that the level of landscaping on one's property should be left up to the homeowner. Ms. Little mentioned that 'it would have been suggested' to the homeowners at the property on the corner of Elgin and Concession Streets (84-A Concession Street) that a hedge be planted to cover the siding on their rear garage, had they not already done so. This only enforces my feeling of an outsiders opinion of ascetically pleasing landscape design. 5. Potential extra revenue from the generation of newly required permits could be achieved. I found it hard to accept that the municipality is excluded from abiding by the heritage conservation rules. The Clarington Beech Centre has placed a strong demand on road and parking facilities in the area over the last years. I would hate to think what the feeling would be from local residents should the municipality be unaccountable for their actions on this property while heritage regulations are enforced on surrounding homeowners. In regards to the Central School property, I would hope that the municipality would be able to persuade the school board not to have the building demolished. If the municipality has the right to enforce by-laws on residential home owners, I would think that they should have some control of School Board property in their jurisdiction. At this point in time, it is difficult for me to say what the outcome would be of a heritage conservation district. I have a great fear of a self policing community where it will be dictated how an individuals' property should appear. The majority of properties in the area are well maintained and show pride of ownership. I only think that placing excessive and overpowering regulations on residents in this neighbourhood would be more of a hindrance that an asset. In regards to town responsibilities (i.e. roads, signage, etc.), the municipality should be using better judgment in the execution of current regulations. Should the need exist to pursue the potential designation of a heritage conservation district, I would like to be considered as a potential member on the District steering committee. I would like to have the opportunity to ensure that my potential concerns will be addressed by the study and any potential by-laws that may be created. In closing I would like to state that I have a strong pride of ownership of my property and most definitely would like to see it sustained as such. I have lived in my current residence for 34 years. I request that I continue to be informed on any issues relating to the potential heritage conservation district project. Philip Tielemans 39 Elgin Street Bowmanville, ON LIC 3C7 (905) 623-3231 mailto:philip.tielemans@eds.com 646 2 Hentage Conservation reply Page I ofl June 18,2002 5 Grant Lane Bowmanville Ont. LlC 2Y4 Bin Newell, Corporation of the Municipality ofClarington, Community Planning Branch Manager Dear Bin: Due to a previous commitment, I was unable to attend the June II meeting concerning the Heritage district conservation proposal. After hearing horror stories of other out-of-control neighbourhood associations dictating their "Vision" upon other residents, I am curious as to exactly what is in store for my property. For example, should I decide to add to or alter my house to better suit my needs, will I need approval from the Committee as well as the Municipality to obtain a building permit? Will I have to adhere to a "Heritage Conservation-based" set of guide lines, determined by the elite members of the neighbourhood each time I do necessary replacement repairs? Many of the prestige homes already have garages and out buildings incorporating "Granny flats". If this designation is implemented, will I be allowed to build such a structure at a later date? If! was allowed to build, would it have to conform to the committee's interpretation of architectural integrity or could I simply build an affordable structure that compliments my existing buildings? While I'm on the subject of community planning concerns, please assure me that the increased lime ash emissions from the cement plant are good for Bowmanville's residents. Assure me that in the summer, when the winds blow from the south-west, the burning sensation I feel in my lungs and the difficulty I have in breathing are just a coincidence. Assure me and all the other residents presently taking asthma medications that the high percentage of bronchial symptoms is just a coincidence. Assure me that the lime dust blowing through the town on windy days and the brown plume coming from Blue Circle's stack is a different kind of lime dust than the type used to rapidly decompose dead animals. Assure me that the frequent explosive detonations that rattle my windows from 2 Ian away, are good for the nuclear plant, I Ian away and the proposed ITER plant, next door to the pit. I'd appreciate your input on these concerns of mine. Perhaps that might put this thirty-six year resident ofBowmanville's mind more at ease in this time of uncertainty. Yours respectfully, Douglas Woods 647 file://C:\ WINNT\Profiles\bnO I \Local%20Settings\Temporary%20Internet%20Files\OLK5S...'16/20/2002 ,/} ,;ULO~) ,~'; (ql:~r_: - --:-_. --:-t \~I;'.'(C;lh. ' If).'''I.,''''. . ';~(A'CES&B!llHUTHER \ ,~ .'.": 22 CE:vrRE ST June 27, 2002 ./ J i ) L . ~".. 7. I.! I '.'."....j. (1\\;:~ \~~~?tV{\l~ 2'.') MUN\Cl~)P.l\l \' (ij- t__!.'\ll.I:"-,~ I d"; \ Mayor & Counci ' INIf'!'.: '.:iP~':c::.!_ ,:\GE NOh Munipality of Clarington ~ :"1) fT'lrr_'li",;'. 'T:.- :; !:-',! -,' I, '_1.' N / . :"'n- Re -Heritage Conservation Area -Your file PLN 34.2.4.1 'I : ...;i. -I; , - +---.. ~~-~"'- - __. ___1 ',:L.:l'; In response to a notice of meeting held June 11{notice received May 27) & additional information received since then, I wish to register my firm opposition to this project. Further, I suggest that the Town proceed very cautiously in this matter. This designation appears to create a similar encumbrance on a residence dS a Heritage Designation, from the material I have received so far. The difference is that the Conservation Area consists of an entire district rather than 1 house. With the Heritage Designation, an individual owner applies for his house & can apply for a repeal later. There appears to be no repeal available for an owner under the Area plan. If his application for Permit is declined, he must appeal to the OMB. Other considerations for the Owner are- Real Estate-at the least, the owner must declare the designation of his property when listing for sale. A Real Estate Professional should be consulted to determine any other complications. Insurance-your Insurance Advisor should be consulted to find out the stance of your Insurer regarding these Designations. Renovations-your application for changes to your property are subject to approval of not only the municipal Property Dept, but also a committee which appears to have a majority of your neighbours. All in all, it seems to be a dangerous situation to assume that all owners are in agreement with this process unless each is given a summary of the Pros & Cons & signs off on the imposition of this Designation. Since the Town has seen fit to commit substantial funds to this project, I am confident that these moneys are aimed at making certain that each owner is contacted & made aware of all the implications of this Designation. Respectfully submitted W. J. Huether IJ~ lBIICCTBnWT~JJ JUN 2 7 2002 (f, ..~. .jj:D~ ~ .~-r..;.,J j ~ - ~ ~ e ~ ~~ d) - 7' L~ ~. . ~' ','UNiCIPALlTV Of Cl.AAINGtg;; MAYOR'S OfFICE 648 IL p1Ml11\tn JUL 1 6 1002 July I 1,2002 . r-. . ~G<;'1\' UUNlCIPAllTY OF ClARING il)t. MAYOR'S OFF1C~ Mayor John Mutton Municipality ofClarin!,'1on 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville. Ontario Ll C 3A6 i" .'( . f< , Fl '11":'.,;II;,il_' I'. 1._~-:':"'''::_".~~:~~ Dear Mayor \1utton: j wish to express my strong objection to the heritage conservation district designation of the residential core of Bowmanville. Prior to purchasing our home, we were assured by the Clarington Planning Department that no special restrictions or designations applied to our new home and neighbourhood, and that none were planned. I was extremely distressed to discover recently that the Municipality is now exploring the possibility of imposing a special designation on our area. We would never have purchased our home if we had known that this was coming. I understand that the executive of the Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood Association supports the designation, however, as a member of the association since its inception, I would like to caution you that not all of its members support this campaign. I would ask that prior to approving the designation, the council ensures there is a comprehensive polling of all area residents by an independent party, and that the wishes of the whole are taken into consideration rather than those of only a vocal few. The subjectivity of the committee conducting the study concerns me. The committee inherently consists of individuals who support the movement. How will the council be equipped to make an objective decision when the group making the recommendation has publicly displayed their support of the designation from the onset? Negative feedback from individuals affected by special designations in areas from Whitevale through Port Hope, and even Bowmanville, makes me cautious to proceed in our own area. Will this type offeedback be solicited and reported by the committee? 1::1 U~f t(j~"'l Both my husband and myself work long hours, and adding any steps of application~" consultation, or approval to the upkeep of our home and property will make routirt'e tasks . time consuming and unpleasant. Contacting the necessary parties for approval ~m~A~ iC problem. I would assume that we are not atypical in that we work the same /J1ffr',;-._:'::-'=~.~~ times as the Municipal staff. Will Municipal hours be extendlxl to accommo ,,- '. '__'_.___,,_,,_ residential applications and inquiries? .. ....____ .Vu.- e. -?~= /~'-7~ 649 If the designation causes our homes to be on the market longer when we attempt to sell them, or reduces their resale value, will the Municipality compensate us for our losses? Will area homeowners be reimbursed for the additional time and material costs incurred with maintaining and renovating their homes under the designation? Who will pay the costs associated with administering and enforcing the guidelines? I am enclosing my letter to the editor of The Canadian Statesman which was published on July 3, 2002. If you have not yet had the opportunity to read it. I would ask that you do so at your convenience. In conclusion, while] thoroughly enjoy living in the neighbourhood I do, the quality of our precious little free time will deteriorate if we must obtain permission to maintain the homes our own hard work and savings have purchased. Those who wish to have their homes historically designated currently have the ability to do so without imposing the same fate on their unwilling neighbours, and that is the way it should remain. I believe that the Municipality and area residents can successfully work together to enhance the streetscape and ambiance of the neighbourhood without the costly restrictions and administration of a heritage conservation district designation. Thank you for your consideration. Yours truly, 1~/~ Kim Goyne 74 Temperance Street BowmanvilJe, Ontario LlC 3A9 Telephone # (905) 623-2690 650 PAGE 6 THE CANADIAN STATESMA..... Jl.lly J, 2002 4tEditorial &OpjNiONS FOR 146 YEARS. OUR FIRST CONCERN HAS BEEN OUR COMMUNITY Publisher _ Tim Whittllker EuiIONn.Chu:f - Jounne 8urgh:lrdt Manilgmg E.:hlor. Chris Rovie Re~lOnill Editor. Judi Bnhhitt :\Jveftl.~mO! .1,.1:lnali!er - Fred Ei"IR<1n1 C.ccuIJII,;n ~1J.l1;gcr - Kirk J!.,ilev CJIT100SIn\l: ~I~na'o!er - U;lcn Ilarrislln ')rr",ce \'1:lIl:l~"r Lillian Hu"k m:bc ((anabian ~tatCgman FOl"'ll'luPublW.us.ndP:lnnulI Rev. Junn M. C\irrllC Jnti W.R. Clim.e l~S4-I~78 '!.~ James 1~78.193S. Nonn,," sa James 19\9.19,"9 :, .~jena lames. 1'0129.1947. Dr, Ge"'1e W J:uno:s 1919.19~7 j,)hnM.hmc1.1<l57-199Q . . -". ,'.- Produced by ~ietrolilnd Prin;ini. Publishins &. DiS(ri~;tlng Lid. .-\150 Publisnen (It CLARINGTON'THtS WEEK PO Bo~ agL 365 F:tn:....eU.SI;, Osha....a; Oruario LIH 715 TEL: "OS. 579..wJO FAX: 9OS.579.nJ8 E.milll' newnoom@durllamregloo.com Publl<O:3110llS Mal' Rcgiiilratlon No: 076)7 DROP O~'FlCE; james P\lbhslllng, 66 KlI\~ St W. :iowmanYllle. j')I) p.rn. .5p.m......ecel;;day1 LETTERS TO TJE-.IE :EDITOR Designation open to interpretation To the editor: . I would like to share $ome thoughts and concerns I have with respect to the proposed heritage conservation designa- tion of the residential area bounded by Concession, Wellington, and Liberty streets in Bowmanville. . As a homeowner within the affected area, I support individ- ual homeowners' rights to ob- tain a historical designation for their own homes, however I do not believe such restrictions should be imposed upon home- owners who do not wish to par- ticipate. Mandating that permits and/or consultation be obtained prior to undertaking tasks as e-mail letterstonewsroom@durhamr.!gion.com routine as landscaping, chang- ing house trim colours, or re- placing windows. will not only make the projects more time- consuming, but may also dis- courage creativity and diversity, and inflate material costs. I fear such. conditions will also signif- . icantly reduce'-tne'nl!rnberof homebuyers willing" Cci':move into our neighbourhood, ex- tending the time it takes to sell our homes and quite possibly reducing their resale value. The Municipality of Clar- ington recently incorporated feedback from local residents when planning the reconstruc- tion of Centre and Concession streets. The impact of a heritage conservation designation on such a process is doubtful, as municipally owned property and infrastructure are not legal- ly required to comply with the regulations of the designation. If our municipality currently lacks the tools to prevent inap- 65] propriate development withir existing residential areas, per haps a solution other than tht designation of one small neigh bourhood would better serv, the needs of the entire munici pality. The costs associatec with developing and enforcin~ the'designation, including th, feeS of outside'cbnsultants':fur ther concemme. Will all' Chir ington taxpayers bear the bur den of these costs, or will onl; local residents be subjected t< increases, whether or not the: support the action? The ability of the municipa and provincial governments tt proceed with the designation i they feel it is in the best intere, of the area, regardless of th level of support from affecte homeowners, seems to indicat we don't truly own the home we have worked so hard to pm chase. Kim Goyn Bowmanvill y':~.Cfc".:$. %4- c::$'~~ ctJ-n; L./ c:..5'h T~;t::f:!,~~ ;___iif . . . . . ~.. .. . :_-..,.8'~~~ .m~ ~--. ..__LLcu.. 4..4-4,-...._..._ ____ m - .~~ --~~i;;J-~~;J~&"~~.-~~./t,r~~~ '-->,~5';.<'(~a'-n/..../~ ~_~4:.~_ - ._'-~ "7c ------ -~--e:~ ~ ~ '#'L~~-5/..uZ-,-~j~ -_.____.u.__.u_ . _~mum ....... -. ... /'. .. ..~~-J,Z;=~-m --_.--...--.uLe-~-~.~n~A..t'~ . .. ~~m--d4 ~ffi..~_ mm___~_ ' . ~~~~~~7~~h=.~~ r~~7~~ ~h . <<> <<;:Z:=- ~1~;J:J:r~~~__ ~:;;C_;L 652 ATTACHMENT 7 DRAFT BOWMANVILLE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT STUDY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSULTING SERVICES 1. BACKGROUND The Municipality of Clarington has for some time acknowledged the potential for designating a heritage conservation district within the municipality. The former Town of Newcastle Official Plan, which was approved on July 22, 1985, contained a provision under Section 7.2.11.2 to establish a district in Bowmanville. This provision was carried over into the 1996 Municipality of Clarington's Official Plan as indicated in Section 8.3.1. On June 25, 2001, the Chair of the Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood Association (OBNA) appeared before Council to request that staff be directed to commence discussions regarding the process of designating a portion of the Bowmanville urban area as a heritage conservation district. Council approved the request and staff met with the OBNA executive to discuss the procedures and implications. In October of 2001 staff received a formal request from the OBNA to begin the process. The area being requested for designation was identified as those lands bounded by the south side of Concession Street, the west side of Liberty Street, and the north side of Wellington Street. Upon staff review of the submission the boundary was expanded to include the north side of Concession Street and the south side of Wellington Street. An open house was held on June 11, 2002, to obtain public input into the proposal. There are 308 properties within the proposed boundary. Forty-three people attended the open house, representing 34 property owners, or 11 % of the total. Five hundred copies of a newsletter explaining the process were also distributed in August, 2002. The proposed Bowmanville Heritage Conservation District would help preserve some of the development patterns and architecture that are representative of the heritage of Bowmanville and that contribute to its uniqueness. This request for proposals serves as the Terms of Reference for the Heritage Conservation District Background Study and Plan to be prepared by a professional heritage consultant. 653 2. STUDY AREA The proposed study area for the Heritage Conservation District is located in north central Bowmanville within walking distance of the commercial downtown core. Land use within the study area is primarily low density residential. The lands defined for the purposes of this study include the north side of Concession Street, the south side of Wellington Street, the west side of Liberty Street, and the area in between (Schedule A). It is recognized that the area so defined for the purposes of this study may be recommended for designation in its entirety, or may be reduced to a portion of the neighbourhood. 3, PURPOSE The Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District proposal has two purposes which equate to two separate phases, The purpose of Phase One is to conduct a Heritaqe Conservation District BackQround Study which will examine and analyze the physical, social and economic fabric of the lands within the study boundary in the effort to contribute to an understanding as to how the various elements of the area contribute to its significance. The purpose of Phase Two is to prepare a HeritaQe Conservation District Plan that will serve to provide policy direction and strategies aimed at conserving and enhancing the character of the district. 4. GOALS & OBJECTIVES · To gather and organize the necessary background information that will serve to collectively justify the creation and maintenance of the Heritage Conservation District. · To preserve and encourage the maintenance of existing buildings and structures having inherent historical and/or architectural value. · To preserve and enhance the streetscapes so as to maintain the character of the district. · To establish guidelines, policies and associated regulations that will serve to guide change in a way that will conserve, maintain and enhance the significant heritage attributes of the district. · To preserve and enhance the built and natural heritage features of the district including the geographic features, transportation corridors, development 654 . patterns and architecture that are representative of the heritage of the Bowmanville and which contribute to the uniqueness of the district. . To develop a strategy that will guide Municipality of Clarington staff in implementing the plan recommendations and policies, and to maintain and monitor the district. . To promote an increased awareness of the heritage value of the district. 5, ADMINISTRATION & DISTRICT STEERING COMMITTEE The Heritage Conservation District Study and Plan shall be prepared by a professional heritage consultant under the direction of a District Steering Committee. The Committee shall be responsible for overseeing all of the consultant's work and will be made up of the following members: two members of the Clarington Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC), one of whom shall be the LACAC Chair; two representatives of the Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood Association (OBNA), one of whom shall be the OBNA Chair, one representative of the Planning Services Department; one representative of the Engineering Services Department, and a limited number of property owners from within the study area. The consultant shall assist staff in preparing agendas of all District Steering Committee meetings. The minutes of the meetings will be taken by staff. Following the completion of the Heritage Conservation District Background Study (Phase One), which shall include the presentation of the District Study at a public meeting, the District Steering Committee in evaluating the feedback and comments from the public, shall make a recommendation to LACAC whether or not to proceed with the Heritage Conservation District Plan (Phase Two). The LACAC shall consider the recommendation of the District Steering Committee and make a formal recommendation to Council. The final decision regarding the undertaking of the Heritage Conservation District Plan (Phase Two) will be made by Council. 6. HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT BACKGROUND STUDY 6.1 Study Area Analvsis . History - review the settlement pattern and development history of the study area. . Land Use - determine existing land use patterns in the study area and identify conforming and non-conforming uses relative to the existing Official Plan and Zoning By-law provisions; identify park activities and setting. 655 · Movement - describe total movement system current and planned including vehicular and pedestrian; egress and ingress points int%ut of the study area; parking and traffic controls, road improvements. · Building and Site - note individually designated bUildings; identify architecturally and/or historically significant property noting the history, architectural style, material, construction, form and other important features; note features of contextual importance including the height and scale of buildings, setting, notable landscaping or outbuildings; and evaluate the integrity of the building stock such as building condition, age, nature of alterations and whether the structure occupies its original site; this analysis should also be conducted for other built features and structures located within the study area. · Visual Environment - note significant streetscapes and their features including evidence of mature vegetation (tree canopies), alignment and grouping of buildings, significant views and approaches to and from the park; identify topographical features including vegetation, open space areas, notable surfaces, textures, walls, fences, and street furniture; note factors which intrude upon or are of detriment to the study area such as unorganized car parking, inappropriate signs, lighting, etc. · Socio-Economic Environment - prepare socio-economic profile of the study area to include demographics; dwelling and household characteristics and economic base. 6.2 Commitments and Activities Identify approved or pending plans or policies that would affect the study area (Official Plan Amendments, zoning amendments, draft zoning by-law provisions, site plan/development agreements, etc.); note other planned programs (municipal/public works, road improvements, parks & recreation plans, special projects, lighting plans, etc.); note development activity (bUildings under construction, building permits, demolition permits). 7, HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PLAN 7.1 Policv, quidelines & Recommendations · Land Use - outline existing land use and park features/activities within the district compatible and not compatible with heritage conservation; recommend treatment for incompatible uses and activities; recommend location and type of future land use; recommend appropriate use for vacant or underutilized land; recommend methods of maintaining and enhancing the positive social, cultural, environmental and recreation attributes of the district. 656 · Movement - suggest improvements to movement patterns in the district as they relate to community character including pedestrian activities, vehicular traffic, parking, etc. · Building Design - formulate design policies and/or guidelines for existing buildings and structures within the district relative to alteration, restoration or removal with specific reference given to noteworthy architectural styles and details; formulate design policies and/or guidelines for new construction, review present development proposals and planned programs (municipal or otherwise) and make recommendations where appropriate; formulate policies and/or guidelines regarding contextual design including appropriate scale and height of buildings and structures, materials, construction, colours, building setback and yard requirements; and indicate the importance of buildings and structures within the district in terms of their contribution to the streetscape and district character, as a preface to specific recommendations regarding the alteration, restoration or removal of existing features or details. . Visual Environment - suggest treatment of distinctive elements of the district that would contribute positively to its visual environment, including maintaining and enhancing significant streetscapes and views and approaches to the neighbourhood, and the application of signage and lighting throughout the district; recommend methods of correcting detrimental visual intrusions. 7.2 Implementation, Maintenance and Monitorinq . State the methods required for implementing the District Plan's recommendations and proposals; note where amendments to the Official Plan, existing Zoning By- law or draft Zoning By-law, or application/permit procedures may be required. . Outline the staging involved in implementing the District Plan's recommendations and proposals. . Develop a strategy for maintaining the District Plan and monitoring its effectiveness. . Define the role and responsibility of various parties in implementing, maintaining and monitoring the District Plan including the role and responsibility of Council, staff, the LACAC, provincial ministries, interest groups and the general. 8. REPORT FORMAT The Heritage Conservation District Background Study and the Heritage Conservation District Plan, should be presented in a clear and concise written manner supported by relevant statistics and information and illustrated by maps, photographs and other visual materials. All original graphics and visuals including 657 negatives that form part of the District Study and/or District Plan shall become the possession of the Municipality of Clarington. One original copy and one ready to print digital copy of the first draft District Study and if applicable the first draft District Plan shall be presented to staff for reproduction, It will then be forwarded to the District Steering Committee for review and corresponding revision, as well as to the LACAC. The consultant shall provide staff with a master copy of the final District Study, and if proceeding with Phase Two, the master copy of the final District Plan, both in print and digital format, incorporating all approved revisions. These will be forwarded on to the District Steering Committee and the LACAC. Any graphics and visuals that are not able to be reproduced by the Municipality shall be the responsibility of the consultant. 9. CONSULTANT RESPONSIBILITIES & PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The consultant shall attend all District Steering Committee meetings and shall assist staff in preparing the meeting agenda in consultation with the Chair. Staff will distribute the agenda and minutes of all Committee meetings. The Heritage Consultant will prepare a work program for the Steering Committee, including research tasks that can reasonably be expected of Committee Members, including Staff. At least two public meetings will be undertaken during the preparation of the Study Plan, Typically, the first public meeting will occur after the draft of the District Study is completed, and the second public meeting after the draft of the District Plan is completed. The consultant shall have a direct role in the ongoing discussion with individual property owners who may have concerns or objections to the District Study and Plan. The Heritage Conservation District Plan should not be in conflict with provisions in the Official Plan, Where conflicts exist, the Official Plan should be amended before the area designation by-laws are prepared. Approval of the District designation, the Heritage Conservation District Study and Plan, and any Official Plan amendment will be at a public participation meeting of Council. The consultant shall be responsible for presenting the Study and Plan at all LACAC meetings, neighbourhood public meetings, Council meetings, and shall be available for an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing, 10. TIME FRAME It is anticipated that the work program will commence in October 2002 with expected completion by the mid of 2004. This timeframe will include the consultant selection process, the preparation of the drafts and the final master copy of the Heritage Conservation District Study and Plan, and the presentation of same to Council. 658 BOWMANVILLE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PROPOSAL ATTACHMENT 8 NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTS OPEN HOUSE TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2002 John Coffee 26 Beech Ave. L1 C 3A2 905-697-2856 Bowmanville, ON Don Welsh 26 Beech Ave L1 C 3A2 905-697-2856 Bowmanville, ON David Evans 15 Elgin Street L 1 C 3C7 905-697-8854 david.evans@eds.com Bowmanville, ON Philip Tielemans 39 Elgin Street L1C 3C7 905-623-3231 Bowmanville, ON Wally Grundy 8 Horsey Street L1C 1X7 905-623-4928 wallyj@sprint.ca Bowmanville, ON Andrew Kozak 86 Concession Street W L11C 1Y9 905-697-2985 creativevse@rogers,com Bowmanville, ON David Reesor 152 Wellington L1C 1W1 905-623-8456 Bowmanville, ON Marijke Cunningham 58 Division Street L1 C 2Z7 905-623-3617 marijke@speedline Bowmanville, ON Nancy Swan 14 Concession Street W L 1 C 1Y5 905-623-1864 swansong@ideirect.com Bowmanville, ON. Barbara Hicks 38 Centre Street L 1C 2Y3 905-623-6364 mhicks@sprint.ca Bowmanville, ON Mavis Carlton 43 Centre Street L 1C 2Y2 905-623-1298 Bowmanville, ON Bill Humber 15 Beech Ave. L1 C 3A 1 905-623-2872 Bowmanville, ON Irv Miller 4160 Concession Road 3 L1 B 1 L9 905-987-5132 RR#8 Newcastle, Ontario Johanna & Keith 23 Liberty Place L1C 1W7 905-623-4214 Bellman Bowmanville, ON Alan & Anna Strike 8 Beech Avenue L1 C 3A2 905-623-2102 Bowmanville, Ontario Marjorie Couch 17 Beech Ave L 1C 3A1 905-623-3228 Bowmanville, Ontario Hugh Laing 68 Temperance Street L1 C 3A9 905-623-7167 Bowmanville, Ontario 659 -, BOWMANVILLE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PROPOSAL NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTS OPEN HOUSE TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2002 NAME ADDRESS POSTAL PHONE E.MAIL CODE Dorothy Turner 54 Wellington Street L 1 C 1V2 905-623-551 0 Bowmanville, ON Pat MacAruther 38 Beech Ave L 1 C 3A2 905-623-3274 Bowmanville, ON Donalda Creasser 49 Centre Street L1 C 2Y2 905-623-2441 Bowmanville, ON Jean Dustan 17 Lowe Street L1C 1X4 905-623-5481 Bowmanville, ON Glenn Wallis 13 Carlisle Ave L1C 1W4 905-623-3120 ggwallis@sympatico,ca Bowmanville, ON Kim & Don Goyne 74 Temperance Street L 1C 2A9 905-623-2690 Bowmanville, ON Chris Fredericks 72 Temperance Street L 1C 3A9 905-697-3198 Bowmanville, ON Danielle & Mike 20 Wellington Street L1C1V2 905-697-2520 Kransay Bowmanville, ON Ron & Allison Strike 52 Concession Street W, L1C 1Y5 905-623-6704 astrike@idirect.ca Bowmanville, ON Kelly & Michele Bell 146 Wellington Street L1C 1W1 905-623-2899 rmskbell@sympatico.ca Bowmanville, ON Robert & Judy 110 Wellington Street L 1 C 1V9 905-623-5949 judyrobt@durham.net Hagerman I Bowmanville, ON Kathryn Roberts 24 Liberty Place L1C1W8 905-623-7313 robe6a6@attglobal.net Bowmanville, ON Gary & Maureen 62 Division Street L1 C 2Z7 905-697-1869 Crawford Bowmanville, ON Phyllis McRobbie 2 Alexander Cr. L1C 1C1 905-623-7159 Bowmanville, ON Virginia Campbell 70 Division Street L1 C 2Z7 905-697-9082 Bowmanville, ON Gloria Bate 67 Division Street L 1C 2Z8 905-623-2755 Bowmanville, ON Kathy Higgins 72 Division Street L 1C 2Z7 905-623-6219 kathy. higgins@rogers.com Bowmanville, ON i 66U