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Report to
Planning & Development Committee
Report Number: PLN 11-18
Date: May 7, 2018
From: Kyle Bentley
Director, City Development & CBO
Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 14/16
R. & S. Cross
Part of Lot 3, Plan 12, Now Part 1 Plan 40R-5734
(4993 Brock Road)
Recommendation:
1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 14/16, submitted by R. & S. Cross to facilitate
a residential building containing two separate dwelling units on lands municipally known as
4993 Brock Road, be approved, and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as set out in
Appendix I to Report PLN 11-18 be forwarded to Council for enactment;
2. That Council endorse the recommendations of the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee to
include the property municipally known as 4993 Brock Road on the City of Pickering
Municipal Heritage Register as a non -designated property of cultural heritage value or
interest, under Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
3. That the proposal to construct an addition to the existing building and create two separate
dwelling units on lands municipally known as 4993 Brock Road, be subject to Site Plan
Approval.
Executive Summary: R. & S. Cross have submitted an application for a Zoning By-law
Amendment to permit a residential building consisting of two separate dwelling units on lands
located on the east side of Brock Road south of Central Street in the Hamlet of Claremont.
In response to comments and concerns raised by City staff following the Statutory Public Meeting,
the applicant undertook a Cultural Heritage Assessment for the subject property in order to
determine if any cultural heritage resources would be impacted by the proposed development,
including those on the subject lands and within the immediate area. The Cultural Heritage
Assessment concluded that the existing dwelling on the subject property has cultural heritage
value related to its design and context. The building is an example of an 1850's Ontario cottage
style that is becoming increasingly rare. The building was constructed in approximately 1851
making it one of the earliest buildings constructed in Claremont.
As a result of the findings of the Heritage Assessment, the applicant made a number of revisions
to their proposal. The key revisions included: retaining the majority of the exterior facade of the
existing dwelling; constructing a 2 -storey addition to the rear of the building and matching the
architectural details of the existing dwelling; and eliminating the second driveway access from
Brock Road.
Report PLN 11-18 May 7, 2018
Subject: R. & S. Cross (A 14/16) Page 2
Given the identified heritage significance of the property, the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
recommends that Council add the property as a non -designated property on the Municipal
Heritage Register.
Staff support the revisions to the original proposal and support the recommendation of
Heritage Pickering. Accordingly, staff recommends that the Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 14/16, be approved, and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as set out in
Appendix I to Report PLN 11-18 be forwarded to Council for enactment.
Additionally, staff recommend that Council endorse the recommendations of the Heritage Pickering
Advisory Committee to include the property municipally known as 4993 Brock Road on the City of
Pickering Municipal Heritage Register as a non -designated property of cultural heritage value or
interest, under Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff also recommend that the proposal be subject to Site Plan Approval to ensure that the design
of the addition and alterations to the property complement the existing building and maintain the
character of the area.
Financial Implications: No direct costs to the City area anticipated as a result of the
recommendation of this report.
1. Background
1.1 Property Description
The subject property is located on the east side of Brock Road, south of Central Street
within the Hamlet of Claremont (see Location Map, Attachment #1). The property has an
area of approximately 417.3 square metres with approximately 15.5 metres of frontage
along Brock Road.
The property currently contains a one and a half storey detached dwelling fronting Brock
Road and a two-storey coach house located in the rear yard. Both the detached dwelling
and coach house were used as separate dwelling units. Based on the submitted Cultural
Heritage Assessment, the existing detached dwelling was constructed in approximately
1851. The property is not currently included on the Municipal Heritage Register. The date
of construction of the coach house is unknown.
The surrounding land uses include a two-storey mixed use building (the Claremont General
Store) consisting of commercial and residential uses immediately to the north, and
detached dwellings in the form of bungalows and two-storey dwellings to the east, west,
and south (see Aerial Map, Attachment #2).
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Subject: R. & S. Cross (A 14/16) Page 3
1.2 Applicant's Original Proposal
The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property to permit a residential building
containing two separate dwelling units. The initial plan proposed to demolish the existing
detached dwelling and coach house, and construct a new three-storey building containing
two independent dwelling units having separate entrances from grade. The new building
was proposed to be approximately 10.0 metres in height, measured from the established
grade to the peak of the roof and to be constructed on the existing foundation, with the
exception of a slight enlargement of the building footprint on the east and west sides (see
Original Site Plan, Attachment #3 and Original Elevations, Attachment #4).
A total of four parking spaces (two for each unit) were proposed in support of the initial
development. Two parking spaces were to be provided within a shared internal garage,
accessed from a new driveway, and two spaces were to be provided in the rear yard,
accessed from the existing driveway. An existing mature tree within the municipal
boulevard was proposed to be removed or relocated to provide for a second driveway
access from Brock Road.
1.3 Applicant's Revised Proposal
The applicant has made a number of significant revisions to the original proposal as a
result of the findings and conclusion of the Cultural Heritage Assessment in order to
preserve the building's cultural heritage value.
The revised plan proposes to maintain almost the entire building facade. The front and
side facades of the building that are currently cladded in wood will remain intact (see
Revised Site Plan, Attachment #5 and Revised Elevations, Attachment #6). The interior of
the existing building will be renovated to accommodate the proposal and meet the
requirements of the Ontario Building Code. An addition to the rear of the existing building
on the east side will match the architectural details of the retained portion of the original
structure and the existing roofline will be maintained with the addition. The two residential
units originally proposed will be accommodated within the retained portion of the building
and the proposed addition.
The internal garage initially proposed has been removed. Removing the garage eliminates
the need for a second driveway access off of Brock Road. A total of four parking spaces
(two spaces for each dwelling unit) will be accommodated on a surface driveway utilizing
the existing access off of Brock Road on the southern portion of the subject property.
2. Comments Received
2.1 May 8, 2017 Public Information Meeting and Written Submissions
A Public Information Meeting was held on May 8, 2017, at which two residents attended to
express their comments and concerns regarding the proposed development. The following
is a summary of key concerns and comments, received to date:
Report PLN 11-18 May 7, 2018
Subject: R. & S. Cross (A 14/16) Page 4
Resident of
1642 Central Street
Resident of
1789 Central Street
Owner of
1703 Central Street
(General Store)
Resident of
1711 Hoxton Street
Resident of
1639 Acorn Lane
• concerned that the proposed building height of three -storeys
would have a negative visual impact on the streetscape and
would be out of character with the surrounding area, which
consists namely of one and two-storey buildings
• concerned that the capacity of the existing septic system on the
subject property is inadequate to accommodate two independent
dwelling units
• requested that a privacy fence be installed along the south
property line to mitigate noise from the adjoining driveway on the
subject property
• commented that construction occur in a timely manner and tree
protection fencing be provided during construction
• expressed concerns regarding the potential impact on their
property during the construction process
• requested construction mitigation measures be implemented
throughout the construction process and that any portion of their
property damaged be restored to the original state following
construction
• support the proposal and the revitalization impact it will have on
Claremont
• support the proposal and appreciate the investment in the
community
2.2 City Departments and Agency Comments
2.2.1 Durham District School Board
• no objection to the development proposal
• students from this development will attend Claremont Public School and Uxbridge
Secondary School
2.2.2 Durham Catholic School Board
• no objection to the development proposal
• students from this development will attend St. Wilfred Catholic Elementary School and
St. Mary Catholic Secondary School
Report PLN 11-18 May 7, 2018
Subject: R. & S. Cross (A 14/16) Page 5
2.2.3 Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department
• no concerns with the proposed rezoning of the subject lands
• the Durham Regional Official Plan (DROP) designates the subject property "Hamlets",
which states that Hamlets shall be developed in harmony with surrounding uses and
may consist of predominately single -detached housing
• the proposal conforms to the policies of the DROP
• the subject property is located within the "Settlement Area" designation of the Oak
Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP)
• residential development is permitted within the "Settlement Area" designation subject to
the policies of the ORMCP
• a Site Screening Questionnaire, prepared and signed by Robb Hudson, Professional
Engineer, dated July 27, 2017, was submitted on August 4, 2017 to the satisfaction of
the Region
• a Noise Impact Study, prepared by SS Wilson Associates Consulting Engineers, dated
September 27, 2017, was submitted on September 27, 2017 to the satisfaction of the
Region
2.2.4 Durham Region Health Department
• reviewed the additional details' provided by the applicant related to the private services
on the subject property, including the daily sewage flow, the details of the existing
private sewage system and the type of well that is located on the property
• no concern with the approval of the rezoning application
• the size of the holding tank will need to be increased to comply with current Ontario
Building Code requirements
• prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant will be required to obtain final
approval from the Regional Health Department and meet the minimum requirements of
the Ontario Building Code, specifically as they related to private services
2.2.5 City of Pickering Engineering Services Department
• no objection to the approval of the zoning by-law amendment application
• an Encroachment Agreement may be required for the potential overhang of eaves onto
the property directly to the north
3 Planning Analysis
3.1 Heritage Assessment
Given the approximate age of the existing building and the known history of area in which it
is located, City staff requested that the applicant undertake a cultural heritage impact
assessment for the subject property. The assessment would determine if any cultural
heritage resources would be impacted by the proposed development, including those on
the subject lands and within the immediate area.
Report PLN 11-18 May 7, 2018
Subject: R. & S. Cross (A 14/16) Page 6
The applicant submitted a Heritage Assessment, prepared by Philip Goldsmith, Architect,
dated September 27, 2017 (see Heritage Assessment, Attachment #7). The submitted
report assessed the subject lands based on the Provincial criteria under Regulation 09/06.
Regulation 09/06 outlines three separate criteria for heritage potential, which includes
design value, historical association value, and contextual value.
The heritage assessment concluded that the main building on the subject property has
cultural heritage value related to its design and context. The assessment outlines that the
building is an example of an 1850's Ontario cottage style that is becoming increasingly
rare. It further states that the main building is a good representation of an early style that
has survived largely intact, and of a typical wood frame construction and cladding of the
1850's period. The assessment also outlines that the building has contextual value in
relation to the Hamlet of Claremont. The construction of the building in the early 1850's,
makes it one of the earliest buildings constructed in Claremont, a village that was settled in
the 1840's. It is one of the few original buildings remaining in Claremont that anchor the
village in time. The existing coach house in the rear yard was not identified as having
heritage value under the criteria of Regulation 09/06. The report concludes that the
heritage value of the main building should be considered in the future planning of the
property.
Given the heritage significance of the subject property identified within the submitted
Heritage Assessment, City staff recommend that the property be added as a non -designated
property on the Municipal Heritage Register.
3.2 Ontario Heritage Act
The Ontario Heritage Act allows Council to include in their Heritage Register, properties
that are not designated but are of cultural heritage value or interest. These are commonly
known as "listed" properties. There are no legal restrictions registered on title as a result of
being included on the Heritage Register as a listed property. However, should the owner of
a listed property wish to demolish all or a portion of the building, the City may delay
issuance of a demolition permit for a 60 day period while conservation options are
considered, including proceeding to designation or removing the property from the Register
to allow for the issuance of a demolition permit.
3.3 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee support the proposal and the inclusion of
4993 Brock Road on the Municipal Heritage Register
On February 28, 2018 the Heritage Advisory Committee reviewed the revised plans and the
Heritage Assessment submitted in support of the proposed development. The Committee
was pleased with the revised design which preserves the exterior facade of the existing
dwelling while accommodating an addition to the rear of the building that maintains the
scale and character of the existing dwelling and surrounding buildings.
Report PLN 11-18 May 7, 2018
Subject: R. & S. Cross (A 14/16) Page 7
The Committee concurred with the findings of the Heritage Assessment and supported the
revised proposal, and adopted the following motion:
1) That Heritage Pickering support the property being added as a non -designated
property on the Municipal Heritage Register;
2) That Heritage Pickering support the zoning by-law amendment application (revised
proposal) in principle; and
3) That Heritage Pickering be provided an opportunity to review the site plan application,
prior to final site plan approval being granted.
3.4 The proposal conforms to the policies of the Pickering Official Plan
The subject property is designated "Rural Settlements — Oak Ridges Moraine Rural
Hamlets" within the Hamlet of Claremont. This designation recognizes settlements located
on the Oak Ridges Moraine with historic roots as social and service centres for the
surrounding area, and provides for a variety of uses including residential, employment, and
commercial. Limited infilling and redevelopment is permitted within this designation.
The policies for the Hamlet of Claremont further designate this property as "Hamlet
Commercial". This designation provides for a variety of permissible uses includingretail,
office, business, personal service, employment, residential, and home occupations. The
Claremont policies encourage business uses to locate in the hamlet commercial area
surrounding Central Street and Brock Road and also encourage a wider variety of housing
forms within the Hamlet, particularly to meet the needs of young people and senior citizens.
The Official Plan also sets out broad goals and objectives related to significant cultural
heritage resources. A key objective of Council is to identify important heritage resources
from all time periods, so that they can be appropriately conserved and integrated into the
community fabric. Council is also encouraged to prevent the demolition, destruction or
inappropriate alteration of important cultural heritage resources to the extent possible.
The applicant's revised proposal preserves an important heritage resource that helps to
define the character of the area and supports the historical context of the Claremont
Village. The proposal complies with the policy requirements of the Official Plan.
3.5 A construction management plan will be implemented to minimize the impact of
construction activities
Some area residents expressed concerns with possible disruption during the construction
phase. The applicant has advised that they intend to implement various measures during
the construction process to minimize any negative impacts on abutting property owners.
The proposed measures include tree protection fencing to be installed to City standards
around existing trees within the rear yard and the mature tree within the municipal
boulevard. Additionally, temporary construction fencing will be erected around the exterior
of the property in order to contain the construction activity. Construction activity, including
the parking of construction vehicles, will be maintained on the subject property.
Report PLN 11-18 May 7, 2018
Subject: R. & S. Cross (A 14/16) Page 8
The applicant has indicated that neighboring property owners will be notified regarding the
commencement and duration of the construction. The applicant has also committed to
engage in discussions with the abutting property owner to the north at 1703 Central Street
in regards to protective construction fencing and access through their property during the
construction process. The applicant has advised that should any damage occur to the
driveway at 1703 Central Street as a result of the proposed construction, it will be restored
to original condition.
3.6 Detailed design matters will be addressed at the site plan approval stage
The Site Plan Control policies of the City's Official Plan states that residential development
of one or two dwelling units per lot are exempt from Site Plan Control, except on properties
of historic or architectural value or interest. Given the heritage significance of the subject
property, staff recommend that the proposal be subject to site plan approval allowing staff
to ensure that the design of the addition and alterations to the property complement the
existing building and maintain the character of the area. Additionally, the site plan approval
process will provide the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee an opportunity to review
the proposal in greater detail and provide additional comments.
If Council approves the rezoning application to permit a residential building consisting of
two dwelling units, the City will have the opportunity to review the proposal in greater detail
through the site plan approval process. Technical matters to be further addressed include,
but not limited to:
• an encroachment agreement for a portion of the existing building that encroaches onto
the property immediately to the north
• review of architectural design and material of the proposed addition
• compatibility of the original building and proposed addition
• detailed construction management
• on-site grading and drainage
• tree protection fencing
• privacy fencing along the south property line
4. Conclusion
The applicant has revised their proposal to retain the exterior facade of the existing building,
continue the roofline established by the existing building, and reduce the overall building
height from three to two storeys. The revised proposal will ensure the existing structure and
proposed addition will be consistent with the built form in the surrounding area and will be
compatible the broader community of Claremont.
Staff support the rezoning application, and recommends that a site specific exception
by-law, as set out in Appendix I, to add a residential duplex dwelling as a permitted use and
reduce the permitted building height from 12.0 metres to 9.0 metres, be forwarded to
Council for enactment.
Report PLN 11-18 May 7, 2918
Subject: R. & S. Cross (A 14116) Page 9
5. Applicant's Comments
The applicant concurs with the recommendations of this report.
Appendix
Appendix 1 Draft Implementing Zoning By-law
Attachments
1. Location Map
2. Aerial Map
3. Original Site Plan
4. Original Elevation
5. Revised Site Plan
6. Revised Elevation Plan
7. Heritage Assessment
Prepared By:
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Manager, Development Review
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Approved/Endorsed By:
Catherine Rose, MCIP, RPP
Chief Planner
Kyle Bentley, P. Eng.
Director, City Development & CBO
Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Tony Prevedel, P. Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer
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Appendix I to
Report PLN 11-18
Draft Implementing
Zoning By-law for A 14/16
The Corporation of the City of Pickering
By-law No. XXXX/18
Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3037,
as amended by By-law 6640/06, to implement the Official Plan of
the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, in Part of Lot 3, Plan 12,
Now Part 1, Plan 40R-5734 (A 14/16)
Whereas the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering received an application
to rezone the subject lands in Part of Lot 3, Plan 12, Now Part 1, Plan 40R-5734, in the
City of Pickering to permit a residential building consisting of two separate dwelling
units,
And whereas an amendment to Zoning By-law 3037, as amended, is deemed
necessary to permit such uses.
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as
follows:
1. Schedule
Schedule I attached hereto with notations and references shown thereon is hereby
declared to be part of this By-law.
2. Area Restricted
The provisions of this By-law shall apply to those lands in Part of Lot 3, Plan 12, Now
Part 1, Plan 40R-5734, in the City of Pickering, designated "ORM-C2-2" on Schedule I
attached hereto.
3. Text Amendments
Section 9.3,3, Special Conditions is hereby amended by adding the following
new subsection following subsection 9.3.3.1 as follows:
9.3.3.2 -- ORM-C2-2
a) In addition to the uses permitted within subsection 9.3.1, the following use
shall be permitted on lands zoned "ORM-C2-2":
1) Dwelling, Duplex
b) Despite Section 2.33, the following definition shall apply to the lands zoned
"ORM-C2-2":
"Dwelling, Duplex" shall mean the whole of a two-storey building divided
vertically into two separate dwelling units, each of which has an independent
entrance.
By-law No. XXXX/18 Page 2
c) Despite Section 9.3.1 (i), an accessory dwelling unit shall not be permitted on
lands zoned "ORM-C2-2".
d) Despite Section 9.3.2 (iv) Maximum Height, the maximum building height
permitted on lands zoned "ORM-C2-2" shall be 9.0 metres.
4. By-law 3037
By-law 3037, as amended by By-law 6640/06, is hereby further amended only to the
extent necessary to give effect to the provisions of this By-law. Definitions and
subject matters not specifically dealt with in this By-law shall be governed by
relevant provisions of By-law 3037, as amended.
5. Effective Date
This By-law shall come into force in accordance with the provisions of the Planning
Act.
By-law passed this XX day of XXXX, 2018.
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Heritage Assessment - 4993 Old Brock Rd., Claremont
Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction 1
2.0 History 2
2.1 4993 Old Brock Road, Claremont 2
2.2 Context and Setting 2
3.0 Heritage Assessment 8
3.1 Design or Physical value 9
3.2 Historical or Associative value 10
3.3 Contextual Value 11
4.0 Landscape 13
5.0 Discussion 13
6.0 End Note 14
7.0 Bibliography 15
Heritage Consultant:
PHILIP GOLDSMITH I ARCHITECT
46 Dorset Street East, Port Hope, Ontario, L1 A 1 E3
t- 905-885-0348 e- philgoldmith@sympatico.ca
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Heritage Assessment - 4993 Old Brock Rd., Claremont 27th September 2017
1.0 Introduction
4993 Old Brock Road is a small 1-1/2 storey Ontario Cottage built in 1851. it is
located one property from the corner of Old Brock Road and Central St. (CR #5)
in the heart of the small village of Claremont.
This property includes the historic house and a garage / carriage shed which has
been altered and converted to a second residence on the property. The Owners
of the property ware considering the demolition of the existing buildings and their
replacement with a new two unit structure to the designs of Avtech Designs.
This heritage assessment of the property has been undertaken to determine if
there is heritage value in the structures in place at this time. This property is not
listed or designated currently.
My opinions are based on a site visit and historic research undertaken in
September 2017. The building was viewed only from the exterior from the street
and for privacy, the site nor the building was entered.
Based on my research and observations [ feel the house at 4993 Old Brock Road
has heritage value, it is an early building dating to the first years of the
establishment of Claremont and is a classic Ontario Cottage design.
Further investigations would be required to adequately comment on the condition
of the building. From an initial review it appears largely unaltered but requires
some repair.
1. Site location. Google
2. Site aerial, building indicated. Google
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2.0 History
2.1 4993 Old Brock Road, Claremont
4993 Old Brock Road, Claremont is a frame one -and -a -half storey house with a
central door and two flanking windows and a central gable with a pointed -arch
window. The house was constructed on lot 3 directly behind the brick commercial
building constructed by John Michell in 1851 at the corner of Brock Road and
Central Street East in Claremont.
2.2 Context and Setting
The hamlet of Claremont is part of the Town of Pickering within the Regional
Municipality of Durham. The community was settled in the early 1840s. In the
1830s, the only roads constructed in Pickering Township was Brock Road and
Kingston Road. Brock Road would later intersect with the 9th concession
creating the four corners of the hamlet of Claremont.
Joseph and Joshua Wixon, who were of English descent, came from New York
and were the first pioneer settlers in the area. Joseph Wixon owned all the land
west of Brock Road and the 9th concession. Joseph's house was located north of
the four corners. Joshua owned all the land on the east side of Brock Road. The
first grist mill was owned by Joshua Wixon located east of the village.
In the late 1830s, settlers from England began to settle in the north Pickering
area which was a very good farming location. The land on the southwest corner
of the four corners was originally owned by John Hamilton, and the land on the
southeast by Alexander Spears. By 1846, the hamlet was already the centre of
many thriving businesses, including two blacksmith shops, two shoemaker
shops, two carpenters, a harness maker, and a cooper.
John C. Michell was one of the first merchants in the area and established a
business a half a mile south of the four corners on the east side of Brock Road in
3. She aerial, building indicated. Google
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1844. In 1847, there was a stone building erected on the
southwest corner of Brock Road and the 9th concession on the
farmland owned by John Hamilton. Thomas Noble was the owner
of the first general store and rented the stone building on the
southwest corner. Claremont was originally known as Nobles
Corners after the early local business man.
In 1850, the hamlet needed to establish a post office. William
Michell, the first reeve of the township in 1850, suggested the
name Claremont named after Clermont in France, the ancestral
home of the Michell family. The post office was set up by 1851,
and Thomas Noble was the first postmaster.
In 1853, William and John McNab of Scotland bought Thomas
Noble's grocery business on the southwest corner. In the
mid -1850s, the McNab's purchased a lot on the northwest corner
from Mr. Dow who had subdivided his land into one fifth of an
acre Tots. The McNab's moved a frame building from the hamlet
of Greenwood to this lot and expanded their business. In July
1875, the McNab's purchased the brick store on the southeast
corner of the four corners. The land on this corner had originally
been owned by Alexander Spears and subdivided into lots in the
mid -nineteenth century. John C. Michell built a red brick store on
the southeast corner in 1851. The McNab's continued to operate
their business from this building until 1899 when the business
transferred to the sons of the McNab brothers.
The first school house was established in the early 1840s in a log
building on the northeast corner of Brock Road and Concession
Nine. A new school constructed of red brick was opened on
January 1, 1865. In 1886, a new school building was constructed
west of the log building designed by architect Albert Asa Post
(1850-1926). In 1925, the Claremont Public and Continuation School was re -built
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again and the design was considered a modern school for the period. The school
later had an addition added in 1972.
The Claremont Hotel was built in the 1840s on the northeast corner originally
constructed of logs and operated by Mr. O'Brien. The original building was
replaced by a larger frame structure which burned down in 1937 and was
replaced by another building that burned down in 1970.
In 1884, the Canadian Pacific Railway established a station in Claremont one
mile north of the four corners which contributed to the growth of the community.
The line connected Claremont west to Toronto and eastward to Perth. The
Claremont train station was closed in the 1960 and torn down in the 1980s. The
railway attracted additional business to the hamlet which had been growing
rapidly since the 1860s with industries such as saw mills, grist and flour mills,
woolen mills, cider mills and feed mills.
Churches were built in the hamlet including a Wesleyan Methodist Church
completed in 1853 and later replaced with a new church in 1889. The Claremont
Baptist Church was built on Central Street in red brick in 1865_ The Presbyterian
Church was built in 187E and the building was used as the Claremont
Community Hall since 1925 when the church disbanded with the union of
Methodism and the creation of the United Church.
In 1907, Claremont had a population of about 300. In 1908, the hamlet was
separated from Pickering Township to become a police village. In 1968, the
hamlet of 600 residents re -joined the Town of Pickering. In 1972, the Government
of Canada expropriated 7,530 ha of land west of Claremont to be used for a
future airport called the Pickering International Airport to relieve congestion at
Pearson International Airport. Airport traffic declined and the airport has not been
built to date.
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8. View of the southeast corner of Brock Street and Central
Street. The tree to the rear of the building is in front of 4993
Brock Road. The corner store burned down in 2009.
9. View of the southeast corner of Brock Street and Central Street. The tree to
the rear of the building is in front of 4993 Brock Road. Photo Credit: From Time Present
and Time Past
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10. View of the the
Stone Store, the
Brick Store and the
Bowling Green from
Claremont Past and
Present: historic
sketch written upon
the occasion of the
centennial
celebration 1938.
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the location of 4993
Old Brock Road.
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11. Left, Top Photo: Central Street West with the
school house on the left. Bottom Photo: North Brock
Street. Photo Credit. From Time Present and Time Past
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12. The Claremont Public School (S.S. #15) on Central
Street. Photo Credit: From Tme Present and Time Past
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3.0 Heritage Assessment
Heritage assessments are based on Provincial criteria under Reg 9106 of the
Ontario Heritage Act. These are as follows:
1. The property has design value or physical value because it;
i. is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type,
expression, material or construction method
ii. displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit, or
demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement.
2. The property has historical value or associative value
because it;
i. has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity,
organization or institution that is significant to a community
ii. yields, or has the potential to yield. information that contributes to an
understanding of a community or culture, or
iii. demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder,
designer or theorist who is significant to a community.
3. The property has contextual value because it;
i. is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area,
ii. is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings,
or
iii. is a landmark.
0. Reg. 9/06, s. 1 (2).
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3.1 Design or Physical value
The property at 4993 Old Brock Road includes two building structures, a house,
and a garage now converted to a residence.
The house is a 1-1/2 storey Ontario Cottage style building constructed, we
believe, in 1851. This makes it one of the very earliest buildings constructed in
Claremont, a Village that was settled in the 1840s.
The house is a simple rectangular form surmounted by a front to back pitched
roof with a large central gable over the front door. The roof includes a small
overhanging eave trimmed to the wall. At the rear of the building is a "saltbox"
single storey rear addition.
Within the gable is a window with a pointed arched head fitting into the roof slope
and highlighted by heavy wood trim. There is a small wood final above the
window at the apex of the dormer
The ground floor is 3 bays in width with a central doorway between two windows.
The doorway, typical to the style, has a central door flanked and overarched by
windows with small divided lites. The doorway is rimmed with a pilaster on each
side supporting an expressed lintel with small projecting cornice.
The ground floor windows are similarly trimmed with smaller elements including
side trim and lintel with cornice.
The building is mostly clad in wood board and batten siding, with one wall, the
north side wall, finished in cement plaster stucco.
This house is a typical Ontario cottage likely built to available traditional builders
plans at the time.
13. House from the NW, note store to the left.
There are no windows on the north, which
would be typical, a reflection of its historic
relationship to the store. Both Buildings were
originally constructed in 1851. PGA
14. House from the SW. PGA
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It is my opinion that is this house is of a type that is becoming increasingly rare
but not unique. It is a good example that is representative of an early style that
has survived largely intact, and of a typical wood frame construction and cladding
of the 1850s period.
The converted carriage house / garage. 1 do not believe to be of the same period,
its general appearance with the Gambrel roof and wood siding suggests a date in
the 1900-1930 period. Old but not of the same significance as the house. We
were not able to determine specific historic information about the carriage
house / garage.
In this classification 1 would rate the house of med-high value and the carriage
house/garage of low value.
3.2 Historical or Associative value
Although constructed in the same year as the red brick store at the SE corner of
Central St. and Old Brock Rd., built by John Mitchell, it is uncertain if the house
had a relationship to the store, it may have had.
As a simple traditional house, therefore, this building can only be associated with
the history of Claremont in general. It has existing in Claremont since its earliest
days. On that basis it does have some potential to yield, information that
contributes to an understanding of the community.
Finally, a a simple traditional design, it is my opinion, the house does not
demonstrate or reflect the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or
theorist who is significant to a community.
In this classification I would rate the house of med-low value and the carriage
house/garage of low value.
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15. Detail view of entrance by with a
classic traditional arrangement of
entrance, dormer and windows. PGA
16. View to rear of house, the Carriage
House / Garage converted to a residence.
PGA
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3.3 Contextual Value
Claremont has changed over the years. As can be seen in the historic
images above what was a well defined crossroads village in the 19th
century, the character of the village has been eroded through time.
This is in part through the foss of a number of key historic buildings as
well as through construction of more contemporary ones not
necessarily built in a traditional village manner.
The loss of the SE Corner store was very unfortunate as was the
more historic loss of the NE corner buildings over the years resulting
in a garage.
There are a few buildings remaining, however, that are original and
do anchor the village in time. Several of these need restoration to
recapture their architectural potential, but are important in the village
context. This house at 4993 is one of those buildings.
It is my opinion that the house at 4993 Old Brock Road is important in
defining, maintaining or supporting the character of the area and is
physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its
surroundings. It however, not a landmark.
In this classification 1 would rate the house of med-high value and the
carriage house/garage of low value.
17. View to house from Central St. near the corner of Old
Brock Rd. PGA
18. View past house, on the right, to the corner of Central
St. and Old Brock Rd. PGA
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19. View across Central St. looking south on Old Brock Rd. PGA
21. View looking south on Old Brock Rd near house. PGA
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20. Similar view in the 1870s looking south to store and 4993
Old Brock Rd.. PGA
22. View looking south on Old Brock Rd near house located at far left.
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4.0 Landscape
There is little landscape associated with the property. It is a normal small village
lot with only a narrow north side yard, a wider south side yard utilized as a
driveway and a back yard that includes the Carriage House / Garage. The Front
of the house has a narrow set back from the street.
None of the open area of the lot is landscaped to a significant degree. It is my
opinion that the landscape of the property has no heritage value.
5.0 Discussion
Based on the criteria set out in the Ontario Heritage Act Reg 9/06 It is my opinion
this house does have heritage value, and particularly in the context of historic
Claremont village.
Although this report is not intended to reflect upon the condition of the house it
is worth commenting on, some condition issues are immediately apparent.
The house is quite complete and in its form and appearance largely unaltered
from it historic beginnings. In terms of original design, some on site investigation
is required to confirm if the mix of sidings is original, or if it was at first a cement
stuccoed house, which is possible, or a woof clad house also possible.
Windows appear to have been replaced, it would be expected for a building of
this age that original windows would be true divided lites, multi-lited, possibly
6/6 designs. There are also indications that some of the window sills require
repair or replacement from rot.
The roofing is at the end of its life and requires replacement.
There are obvious signs that repairs are required near grade in the lower wall at
the building sills and possibly at the supporting frame sill plate.
23. North wall of house, note cement plaster
stucco finish and lack of any windows except a
small window in the addition. PGA
24. Detail view at front door sill, note rot in the
door sill. PGA
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A full condition review would have to be undertaken to determine the full extent
of deterioration and repairs required to conserve the building and if that is even
possible. Despite a number of condition issues heritage value of the house
should be considered in planning the future of the property.
6.0 End Note
This is an opinion which considers the Heritage Value of the property based on
historic research and a site visit. Access to the interior of the building was not
available and the interior was not reviewed. Nor is this to be construed as a
condition review, which was not undertaken at this time and will also factor in
determining what conservation if any is possible.
The opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not represent any
assurance that the City of Pickering will come to similar conclusions. They will
assess the building(s) using the same Provincial criteria, however.
Should a specific proposal for the site be considered, I recommend that a
meeting be held with Historic Preservation staff in Pickering, to review the
findings of this report and initial plans for any development to confirm their
position.
25. Detail view at upper south window, note
deterioration in the window sill. PGA
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7.0 Bibliography
Books
Claremont Past and Present: historic sketch written upon the occasion of the
centennial celebration 1938. Sabean, John.
Time Present and Time Past: A Pictorial History of Pickering. Altona Editions,
Pickering, 2000.
Wood, William R. Past Years in Pickering. William Briggs, Toronto, 1911.
On-line Sources
"Albert Asa Post" entry in the Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada
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