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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-06-21 Minutes CLARINGTON HERITAGE COMMITTEE Minutes of Meeting June 21, 2016 MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Taylor, Councillor Hooper, Paul Davidson, Victor Suppan, Robert Malone, Steve Conway REGRETS: Peter Vogel, Joe Earle, Katharine Warren, Tracey Ali STAFF: Brandon Weiler V. Suppan welcomed everyone to the meeting. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None declared. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 16.19 Moved by S. Conway, seconded by R. Malone THAT the agenda for June 21, 2016 be adopted. “CARRIED” ADOPTION OF MINUTES 16.20 Moved by T. Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the minutes of the Meeting of May 17, 2016 be accepted. “CARRIED” DELEGATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Laura and Scott Ritzie (5565 Old Scugog Road) – Laura and Scott recently purchased the property at 5565 Old Scugog Road in Hampton. The original home dates back to the 1860’s and was constructed in the gothic revival style. There was an addition, thought to be constructed in the late 1990’s, added to the rear of the house. The house was designated in 2000 by by-law 2000-163. Laura and Scott are proposing to construct a new, approximately 600 square foot, second storey addition above the rear addition believed to be constructed in the late 1990’s. The committee was provided with a visual presentation including pictures of the existing house and sketches of the proposed addition. The addition would provide 1 | Page space for up to two new bedrooms and a bathroom. Currently, the house has three bedrooms, two of which are on the smaller side and don’t have closets. Access to the second floor addition would be provided from a new access in the second floor of the main house. Laura and Scott indicated their desire to integrate some of the design styles of the original building into the addition in order to enhance the addition while maintaining the appearance of a later addition to the house. The committee thanked Laura and Scott for their presentation and asked a few questions of clarification on proposed materials provided for the presentation. The committee commented that the roof lines of the new addition being integrated into the roof line of the original house were very important and it appears that Laura and Scott have considered this in their proposal. The committee thought the addition was well thought out and that provided it appeared similar as shown in the sketches during the presentation that the addition would be appropriate for the house. 16.21 Moved by R. Malone, seconded by T. Taylor THAT the committee recommend approval for the alteration of a designated building at 5565 Old Scugog Road by permitting a second storey addition, above the existing single storey addition on the east side of the house, where the roof lines and any vents do not exceed the height of the existing roof lines as shown in the presentation provided to the committee “CARRIED” BUSINESS ARISING Jury Lands Foundation (Camp 30) – There was no new news to report. The Jury Lands Foundation website www.jurylandsfoundation.ca will continue to be used to provide the history of the site and updates about the foundations work. Goodyear and Hollingshead properties – B. Weiler reported that staff have continued to meet with representatives from Goodyear about the plant closure and future plans for the property. REPORTS FROM OTHER COMMITTEES Bowmanville Community Improvement Program – No meeting to report Orono Community Improvement Program – No meeting to report Newcastle Community Improvement Program – No meeting to report 2 | Page Architectural Conservancy Ontario, Clarington Branch – Doors Open was a great success with an estimated 7000 plus visits for the event. Newcastle Village & District Historical Society – B. Malone reported that Doors Open was big success in Newcastle and the Historical Society was pleased they could be a part of the event. Museum – No news to report Heritage Week Working Group – The 2016 program is currently being developed, suggestions are welcome as are additional members. Rack cards were available for Maplefest, Doors Open and Ribfest. Next meeting July 20, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 1A. CORRESPONDENCE AND COUNCIL REFERRALS PROJECT REPORTS Subcommittee Reports: Municipal Inventory and Register Committee – V. Suppan reported that the committee continues to engage in creating a strategy for how best to review primary properties on the Municipal Inventory. The committee will work with staff to determine what properties or areas within Clarington should be priorities. The committee will work to bring properties and the corresponding research forward to the whole committee for further discussion prior to taking next steps. The sub-committee will next meet after Clarington Heritage Committee meeting. Public Outreach and Education Committee – P. Davidson reported that the committee is currently planning the Durham Region Heritage Committee’s event for October 29, 2016. An invitation letter has been sent to all Durham Region heritage committees requesting an RSVP by mid-July. The program continues to evolve with a number of ideas for guest speakers and possible walking tours. The committee will need to coordinate via e-mail over the summer to continue to plan the events. P. Davidson reported that the committee is attempting to finalize the heritage buildings calendar for 2017 to send to print for mid-July. The committee is proposing printing 350 calendars to be sold at Heritage Week, Orono Fair, the Durham Region Heritage Committees event and more. The cost per unit for each calendar is under $4.00. 3 | Page 16.22 Moved by T. Taylor, seconded by S. Conway THAT a maximum budget of $1,500 be set for the printing of the 2017 Heritage Committee Calendars. “CARRIED” NEW BUSINESS Walbridge House Designation – V. Suppan reported that a number of the committee members were in attendance on June 11, 2016 to present Brian and Audrey Jose with the Clarington Heritage Building plaque. Committee members toured the house with Brian and Audrey to review the work that has been completed to refurbish the building. The committee worked diligently to provide advice on how to protect the building character and maintain as many original elements as possible. While Brian and Audrey and their contractor are to be commended on the work they have completed it was not possible for all the elements listed in designation by-law 2007-104 to be maintained. The committee indicated to Brain and Audrey that the designation by-law should be amended to more accurately depict the state of the house now that it has been refurbished. 16.23 Moved by R. Malone, seconded by T. Taylor THAT the committee recommends that Council amend and update designation by-law 2007-104 to accurately reflect the historical elements of the house that remain now that it has been restored by the current owners. “CARRIED” Property Standards By-law Heritage Provisions – Committee members have not had an opportunity to look further into the details of Property Standards By-laws which include specific requirements for designated buildings. The committee deferred this item to the next meeting. Draft Official Plan – The Draft Official Plan has been released for comments. There will be an Open House on June 28, 2016 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm on the second floor of the Clarington Library Bowmanville Branch. P. Davidson moved to adjourn the meeting. Next meeting: September 20, 2016, 7:00 p.m., at Clarington Municipal Offices in Room 1C 4 | Page