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Report To: Planning and Development Committee
Date of Meeting: June 24, 2019
Report Number: PSD -030-19 Resolution: PD -119-19
File Number: PLN 34.16, 34.5.1
By-law Number:
Report Subject: Recommendation to Add Two (2) Properties to the Municipal
Heritaae Reaister
Recommendations:
1. That Report PSD -030-19 be received;
2. That 98 Church Street, Bowmanville be added to the Municipal Register;
3. That 816 Regional Road 17, Newcastle be added to the Municipal Register, and
4. That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -030-19 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
Municipality of Clarington
Report PSD -030-19
Report Overview
Page 2
The Clarington Heritage Committee and staff are recommending the addition of 98 Church
Street in Bowmanville, and 816 Regional Road 17 in Newcastle to the Municipal Register.
The Municipal Register is a listing of the cultural heritage resources of the Municipality, and
includes designated buildings as well as buildings where further consideration is warranted.
The subject properties are currently included on Clarington's Cultural Heritage Resource List
as Primary resources. The addition of the properties to the Municipal Register (i) supports
the promotion of Clarington's local heritage, and (ii) would protect the buildings from being
demolished without proper evaluation of their cultural heritage significance by affording the
Municipality up to 60 days to review a demolition permit, should such an application be
received.
1. Ontario Heritage Act
1.1. Every municipality in Ontario, under Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act, is required to
maintain a Municipal Register that lists all formally designated heritage properties. In
2009 Council expanded Clarington's Municipal Register to include "non -designated"
properties that it believes to be of cultural heritage value or interest. The decision to
include a "non -designated" property rests with municipal council upon consultation with its
municipal heritage committee.
1.2. Including a non -designated property on the Municipal Register is a formal indication that
a property has cultural heritage value or interest. Listing a property on the Register does
not provide any legal protection to the property, as only the formal designation under
Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act can do so. Rather, the primary benefit of including
a property on the Municipal Register is to provide the Municipality with up to 60 days to
review a request for a demolition permit rather than the shorter timeline outlined in the
Building Code Act.
1.3. This increased review time allows for a more thorough evaluation of the property, and
time to provide Council with a recommendation on demolition or moving forward with
designation of the property. More specifically, the 60 days allows sufficient time to
evaluate the building condition, protection options, mitigation measures, alternate
development proposals, etc. and make a recommendation to Council on the cultural
value of a property.
1.4. Adding a property to the Municipal Register also allows the Municipality to request a
demolition permit applicant undertake a study or research to demonstrate that the
property does not have significant heritage value, or what mitigation measures or
alternative recognition can be implemented.
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1.5. On June 6, 2019 `Bill 108; More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019' received Royal Assent.
Bill 108 amends the Ontario Heritage Act, among numerous other pieces of legislation.
Such changes are due to come into force on a day to be named by proclamation of the
Lieutenant Governor. Staff will continue to monitor the status of the Ontario Heritage Act
amendments, and implement the changes as necessary. A summary of Bill 108 was
presented in Planning Services report PSD -027-19.
2. Properties on Clarington's Municipal Register
2.1 The Municipal Register can be used to identify properties with cultural value and interest
and to help educate the community and future owners, thereby increasing transparency
about the property's cultural value.
2.2 There are currently 95 properties on Clarington's Municipal Register comprised of 74
designated properties and 21 non -designated properties, and the Beech Avenue
Bowmanville Heritage Conservation District.
2.3 The Clarington Heritage Committee (CHC) set up a sub -committee and established a
building evaluation criteria to review properties on the Cultural Heritage Resources List,
beginning with the primary heritage resource properties in the urban areas. The Heritage
Committee members review properties from the public right-of-way using the evaluation
criteria and make recommendations on properties to be included on the Municipal
Register.
2.4 In April 2019, Council approved the addition of eight (8) primary properties reviewed by
the CHC to the Municipal Register. Up to that time, the majority of the non -designated
properties added to the Municipal Register had been under threat of demolition.
Examples include the buildings at Camp 30 (now designated) and properties affected by
the 407 extension (now demolished).
2.5 The CHC has evaluated the following two (2) properties and recommended adding each
property to the Municipal Register:
x 98 Church Street, Bowmanville (Cherry Cottage)
x 816 Regional Road 17, Newcastle (DocVille); specific to the Farmhouse
The location of each of the properties is identified on the Map (Figure 1). A description of
the each of the properties can be found in Attachments 1 & 2 of this report.
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3. Provincial and Regional Policy
Provincial Policy Statement (PPS 2014)
3.1 The PPS 2014 provides that long-term economic prosperity should be supported by
encouraging a sense of place by promoting well-designed built form and cultural planning
and conserving features that help define character including built heritage resources.
Furthermore, the PPS directs that significant built heritage resources shall be conserved.
Municipality of Clarington
Report PSD -030-19 Page 5
3.2 "Conserved" is defined as the identification, protection, management and use of built
heritage resources in a manner that ensures their cultural heritage value or interest is
retained under the Ontario Heritage Act. This may be achieved by the implementation of
recommendations set out in a conservation plan, archaeological assessment and/or
heritage impact assessment. Mitigation measures and/or alternative development
approaches can be included in these plans and assessments.
The Provincial Growth Plan (2019)
3.3 The A Place to Grow, 2019 directs that cultural heritage resources will be conserved and
promoted in order to foster a sense of place for the social, cultural, and economic benefit
of communities.
Durham Regional Official Plan
3.4 The Regional Official Plan provides that the conservation, protection and/or enhancement
of Durham's built and cultural heritage resources is encouraged.
4. Clarington Policy and Regulations
4.1 The Clarington Official Plan provides that when a cultural heritage resource is designated
under the Ontario Heritage Act or is recognized on the Cultural Heritage Resources List,
the Municipality shall discourage the demolition or the inappropriate alteration of a cultural
heritage resource. Whenever possible, built heritage resources should be retained for the
original use and in their original location. Where the original uses cannot be maintained,
the adaptive reuse of built heritage resources will be supported. If no other alternative
exists for maintaining structures in their original location, consideration may be given to
the relocation of the structure. Should a heritage resource be demolished, the
dismantling, salvage and reuse of materials is encouraged.
4.2 98 Church Street (Cherry Cottage) is identified as a Primary resource on the Cultural
Heritage Resources List, and is within the area subject to Interim Control By-law (ICBL)
2018-083. ICBL 2018-083 is a By-law to enable the Municipality to undertake a
Residential Neighbourhood Character Study to address concerns regarding
redevelopment in established residential areas. The Study will contribute to the
development of zoning regulations that better reflect neighbourhood character, and will
inform the ongoing Zoning By-law Review. Attachment 1 outlines the architectural value
and characteristics of 98 Church Street.
4.3 The farmhouse located on the property municipally known as 816 Regional Road 17
(DocVille) is within the North Village Secondary Plan study area. The background and
evaluation completed on this property will help to inform the Secondary Plan study. It has
been the Municipality's practice to evaluate all potential cultural heritage resources as
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part of the secondary plan study process. Attachment 2 outlines the architectural value,
characteristics and cultural heritage of DocVille.
5. Public Notice
5.1 Under the Ontario Heritage Act, 2005 there is no notification requirement before Council
adds a property to the Municipal Register as a listed property. However, it has been the
Municipality's practice to notify property owners.
5.2 On June 6, 2019, notice was sent to property owners indicating a staff report would be
presented to the Planning & Development Committee recommending adding the subject
properties to the Municipal Register. The letter explained that the Heritage Committee
completed a street -front evaluation of their property, and identified it as notable for its
architectural and historical attributes. A Resident Information Sheet outlining the
Municipal Register, and what having their home on the Register means, was attached to
the letter (Attachment 3). Owners were invited to contact Planning staff to discuss the
Heritage Committee's evaluation.
5.3 As of the time of writing of this report, Planning staff had not received any
correspondence from owners of the subject properties.
6. Concurrence
Not Applicable.
7. Conclusion
Cultural heritage resources significantly contribute to Clarington's community fabric.
Proactively adding properties to the Municipal Register (i) allows the Municipality 60 days
to evaluate the property in more detail and explore conservation options, prior to the
issuance of a demolition permit (ii) recognizes the property's cultural value or interest, and
(iii) illustrates the community's appreciation for its local culture and heritage. Staff and the
Clarington Heritage Committee respectfully recommend that the properties municipally
known as 98 Church Street, Bowmanville, and 816 Regional Road 17, Newcastle be
added to the Municipal Register.
Municipality of Clarington
Report PSD -030-19 Page 7
Submitted by:
Michael Seaman, MCIP, RPP,
Director of Planning Services
Reviewed by:
Andrew C. Allison, B. Comm, LLB
CAO
Staff Contact: Sarah Allin, Planner II, 905-623-3379 ext. 2419 or sallin@clarington.net
SA/FL/MS/nl
Attachments:
Attachment 1 — 98 Church Street, Bowmanville (Cherry Cottage)
Attachment 2 — 816 Regional Road 17, Newcastle (DocVille) & The History of 'DocVille' by
Myno Van Dyke
Attachment 3 — Municipal Register Information Sheet
Interested Parties:
List of interested parties to be notified of Council's decision is on file in the Planning Services
Department.
Municipality of Clarin
98 Church Street (Cherry Cottage)
Attachment 1 to
Report PSD -030-19
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Cherry Cottage is a two-storey
dwelling constructed in 1877 in
the Italianate style. While
Italianate houses with projecting
central bays were not uncommon
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its corner lot, with an angled
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dwellings of similar design
because it was entirely constructed of buff coloured brick. The dwelling exhibits slender
arched and semi -circular
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a notable example of vernacular
architecture as it was successfully
adapted for a corner lot from a
relatively common house plan of
the time.
It appears alterations to the
original front verandah and
chimney(s) have occurred.
The dwelling was originally built
and occupied by Robert and
Sophia Cherry. Robert was a
professional chair maker, who
died in 1883. Sophia Cherry likely
commissioned the substantial 1888 addition, making it the `prettiest double dwelling in
town'.
Municipality of Clarin
816 Regional Road 17 (DocVille)
Attachment 2 to
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The property known as DocVille,
was originally part of the Crown
Grant made to Hon. John McGill
in 1809. The first residents are
believed to be the Munro family,
recorded as settling on the 200
acres as early as 1822. Henry
Munro, his wife Mary, and their
family are noted to have
constructed a one storey home
on the lands around 1832. Henry
was a farmer, and also held a
number of positions as a Justice
of the Peace, Treasurer for
Clarke Township, and an elected
official for West Durham.
The two-storey Georgian -style
farmhouse that exists today was
built by the Munro family in
approximately 1848. The
dwelling exhibits a symmetrical,
3 -bay facade, and simple design
with minimal detailing typical of
the Georgian style. The dwelling
faces south, which is
representative of the intent of
builders of the time to site the
dwelling with great care so as to
provide the best views of its
surroundings.
The farm property was sold to
the Allin family in 1908. The
original property was divided by Highway 35/115 in the 1950s, leaving approximately 40
acres on either side. The property on the east was subsequently subdivided, leaving the
subject property as it exists today, supporting the original Munro farmhouse, and
DocVille. DocVille is the historical tribute to Doc Holliday and 1880s western America,
and is a popular location for the film and photography industries.
Attachment 2 to
Municipality of Clarington Report PSD -030-19
The History of "Docville"
By
Myno Van Dyke
The property we now often refer to as "Docville" on Regional Road 17 at the north end of
Newcastle, Ontario has a very interesting history. It was originally known as the north
half of Lot 29, Concession 2 in Clarke Township. This land was part of the Crown Grant
made to Hon. John McGill on July 22, 1809. The first residents appear to be the Munro
family. The earliest mention of the family living there is on the 1822 Census which
showed Timothy Munro there on 200 acres. In 1825, the Census shows Henry Munro
residing there with his wife Mary and Timothy with a family of 9.
Henry Munro was born in Mallorytown, Ontario on January 13, 1802. In Professor
Squair's "The Townships of Darlington and Clarke" Henry is mentioned as one of the
shareholders of the Bond Head Harbour Company in 1838. In 1839, he was noted in
that book as a "subscriber" of the Methodist Church and that he was made a Justice of
the Peace in 1843 as well as a Lieutenant in the local militia. It is believed that Henry
constructed a one -storey home there around 1832. Later, the home had two storeys of
brick added and the lower level was landscaped into a basement area. Sometime prior
to 1825, Henry married Mary Lo, born 1803 and died in April of 1852. (Note- there is no
information on the "Lo" surname and it may be an error). They had 5 known children,
Minerva Ann; Margaret Jane; Charles; Mary; and Elizabeth M.. Henry's wife Mary passed
away in 1852 and the following year Henry married Elizabeth Bradley Doak and they had
3 children, Elizabeth Gertrude; Henry Clay; Florence who died when she was only 5
weeks old; Florence S.A.K.
In 1848, Henry Munro was active in the Primitive Methodist Church and he donated land
and money to construct a new church called Bethel Chapel. This was located on the
north end of their farm just south of what was then called "Trickey's Corner". Today, this
where Hwy 115/35 near McDonalds is at the 3rd Concession. In 1888, the Bethel "shed"
was sold for $12 and the church sold for $15. The Bethel Cemetery is still located on the
north side of the 3rd Concession just east of the Hwy 115/35. Henry Munro and other
members of his family are buried there.
Although Munro called himself a "farmer" he held a number of other positions. He served
as the Treasurer for Clarke Township for a number of years. In 1854, he ran and was
elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for West Durham. He was
easily re-elected in 1858, 1861 and 1863 and he probably would have been elected again
in 1867, the year of Canada's Confederation. However, Henry decided to step aside so
that his friend Edward Blake could run for his West Durham seat in the House of
Commons. Henry Munro also has a middle school named after him in Ottawa, Ontario.
On October 24, 1877, a "Plowing Match" was held at Henry Munro's farm. Coincidently,
there was also an interesting connection between the Munro and Massey families. In
Attachment 2 to
Municipality of Clarington Report PSD -030-19
1875, daughter Eleanor Gertrude married Matthew Garvin, a machinist at Massey
Manufacturing. In 1883, Massey Manufacturing was issued a patent for improving hay
rakes and Garvin is listed as one of the "assignees".
Henry Munro passed away on Dec. 20, 1874. The farm was eventually sold to Norman
Allin around 1908. Norman passed the farm down to his son Clarence Allin (d. 1991) who
farmed it for many years. Clarence and Muriel (Hancock) had three children; Clare, Norm
and Paul.
In 1955, due to construction of the new Hwy 115/35 between Newcastle and Pontypool,
the farm was split in half. This left about 40 acres on each side of the highway. Clarence
wanted them to provide an underpass from east to west so his cattle could get water from
a stream on the west side but this was refused. Consequently, in 1956, Clarence planted
an apple orchard on the west side. He also grew tomatoes for Stokely Van Camp in
Whitby. Five building lots were created on the south side of the 3rd Concession and son
Paul Allin built a new house there in 1962. This is where AIIin's Orchard & Country
Market, operated by Paul Allin and family is located today.
In 1966, the property on the east side of Hwy 115/35 was sold to Ken Stubington (b. 1932,
d.1978). Stubington was a lawyer who became a local Assistant Crown Attorney working
out of Cobourg. Ken and his wife Julia Margaret (Mulveney) had three children, Anne,
Martha and Frank. A number of building lots were created on the west side of Regional
Road #17, leaving the original Munro house, barns and 7 acres of land. In 1985, after
Ken Stubington passed away, the property was sold to Steven Holliday who still resides
there today (2019).
Holliday, discovered that he is a distant relative of the famous gunslinger, John Henry
"Doc" Holliday. Doc Holliday was a licenced Dentist who became a gambler, gunslinger
in the American West. In 1881, he stood beside lawman Wyatt Earp and his brothers
during the famed "Gunfight at the OK Corral" in Tombstone, Arizona. In 1887, Holliday
died in Colorado of tuberculosis.
Over the years, Steve Holliday procured a large number of antiques, old lumber and
artifacts to create an 1880's western town and called it "Docville". He also added the
original looking verandah on the south side of the house. It soon became a very popular
,'movie shoot" with film studios and the location has been used in a number of movies and
television programs. The property has several old looking store fronts including a General
Store, post office, Sheriff's office, barns, livery stable and hotel. The movie
"Hollywoodland", released in 2006, starring Ben Affleck, was partly filmed there as well
as episodes of "American Law" and 12 Monkeys" (sci-fi television series for 3 years).
Many television commercials for companies like Mercedes Benz and Wal Mart were also
filmed there.
There is a section that appears to be an addition on the north side of the house. According
to Paul Allin, this was first the "back kitchen" of the farmhouse. Later, his father Clarence,
converted it into a small apartment for "the hired man". Later this apartment was used by
Attachment 2 to
Municipality of Clarington Report PSD -030-19
Paul Allin and his wife and then later used as a rental unit. In July, 1990 there was a
tragic fire in the apartment and the tenant, Robert Dwyer died in the fire. Presently there
is a wonderful quilt store called "Annie's Quilts" in the north part of the house.
The Newcastle Village & District Historical Society has a wonderful old photo, circa 1870,
(from the Jack Gordon Collection) that was found hanging in the Parish Hall at St.
George's Anglican Church in Newcastle. It clearly shows the front of the house (south
side) with what appears to be the Munro family on the porches and in the windows of their
beautiful home. Today, the house looks essentially the same.
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