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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLN 18-23Report to Planning & Development Committee Report Number: PLN 18-23 Date: June 5, 2023 From: Kyle Bentley Director, City Development & CBO Subject: Cultural Heritage Evaluation, Documentation and Salvage Report for 3440 Elsa Storry Avenue (Intent to Demolish) Seaton TFPM Inc. Associated Applications: Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2015-03 (R) and Zoning By-law Amendment 05/15 (R) Recommendation: 1. That Council does not object to Seaton TFPM Inc. demolishing a barn and agricultural outbuildings located at 3440 Elsa Storry Avenue; 2. That a copy of the Cultural Heritage Evaluation, Documentation and Salvage Report, dated February 2023 and updated April 2023, prepared by ASI, be filed with the Pickering Library & Archives as a record of the property’s history and documentation of changes; 3. That the Owner make efforts to identify a project use (for example, a heritage carpentry program) for the salvaged lumber from the barn and agricultural outbuildings; and 4. That the Municipal Heritage Register be updated to record the demolition of the barn and agricultural outbuildings for the lands located at 3440 Elsa Storry Avenue. Executive Summary: Seaton TFPM Inc. proposes to demolish a barn and agriculture outbuildings located at 3440 Elsa Storry Avenue to allow the lands to be developed for approved employment uses. The lands are located in Neighbourhood 20: Thompson’s Corners in the Seaton Community. 3440 Elsa Storry Avenue is listed as a non-designated property on the City of Pickering’s Municipal Heritage Register. The applicant submitted a Cultural Heritage Evaluation, Documentation and Salvage Report, prepared by ASI, which concluded that the barn and outbuildings located on the property do not meet the criteria outlined in Ontario Regulation 9/06. Staff support the findings, and do not object to the demolition of a barn and agricultural outbuildings, to allow for the development of the lands for approved employment uses. Staff will continue to work with the applicant to identify a project use for the salvaged lumber from the buildings. Financial Implications: No direct costs to the City are anticipated as a result of the recommendation of this report. PLN 18-23 June 5, 2023 Subject: Cultural Heritage Evaluation, Documentation and Salvage Report for 3440 Elsa Storry Avenue (Intent to Demolish) Page 2 Discussion: 1. Background In 2015, the (then) Ontario Infrastructure and Land Corporation (OILC) submitted applications for draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for developable lands within Seaton Neighbourhood 20, Thompson’s Corners. In 2018, OILC sold the subject lands to Seaton TFPM Inc., and Seaton TFPM Inc. submitted revised applications. The proposal consisted of a total land area of approximately 122 hectares, proposing multiple lots and blocks of land for a broad range of uses, including employment, mixed-use, residential, and community facilities. The first phase of the draft plan of subdivision was draft approved on October 13, 2021, and the remaining lands within the draft plan of subdivision were draft approved on November 4, 2022 (see Location Map, Attachment #1). 1.1 Heritage Status of 3440 Elsa Storry Avenue 3440 Elsa Storry Avenue (formerly Brock Road), is located on the west side of Elsa Storry Avenue, south of Highway 407 and north of Alexander Knox Drive. The property is listed as a non-designated property on the City’s Municipal Heritage Register. The property is a remnant farmscape that features a one-and-a-half-storey residence (built circa 1870, see Figure 1 below), a gambrel roof barn (see Figure 2 below) and several agricultural outbuildings (see Attachment #3). The former farmscape is divided into two legal parcels: one owned by Infrastructure Ontario (IO); and the other by Seaton TFPM Inc. (see Air Photo Map, Attachment #2). Figure 1: One-and-a-half-storey residence (ASI, Cultural Heritage Evaluation, Documentation and Salvage Report) Figure 2: Barn (ASI, Cultural Heritage Evaluation, Documentation and Salvage Report) PLN 18-23 June 5, 2023 Subject: Cultural Heritage Evaluation, Documentation and Salvage Report for 3440 Elsa Storry Avenue (Intent to Demolish) Page 3 As shown in an aerial image of the study area in Figure 3 below, the parcel owned by IO, which is the northern portion of the former farmscape, contains the one-and-a-half-storey residence, barn, drive sheds 1 and 3, paddock, and former agricultural fields. The property parcel owned by Seaton TFPM Inc., the southern portion of the former farmscape, contains part of the barn building, drive shed 2, piggery, chicken coop, and an outbuilding. Figure 3: Aerial image of the area subject to heritage evaluation at 3440 Elsa Storry Avenue (ASI, Cultural Heritage Evaluation, Documentation and Salvage Report) The one-and-a-half-storey residence, located on the IO lands, was identified as being a significant heritage resource, and Seaton Neighbourhood Plan 20 identified a “Heritage Lot” symbol on the lands. In 2015, the City retained Goldsmith Bogal and Company to complete a heritage assessment of the residential building located on the heritage lot, for its cultural heritage value and interest. Based on their evaluation, it was determined that this building does not meet the criteria outlined in Ontario Regulation 9/06. The assessment did not include the barn, agricultural outbuildings, and associated landscape elements. In consultation with the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee in 2015, staff advised Council that the house was not a significant heritage resource. However, Council objected to the demolition of the building and recommended that IO restore the building and find an appropriate use and tenant for the house. Regrettably to this day, the house has remained vacant. It is staff’s understanding that IO intends to demolish the building in the future. At the time of writing this report, an application for a demolition permit has not been received. PLN 18-23 June 5, 2023 Subject: Cultural Heritage Evaluation, Documentation and Salvage Report for 3440 Elsa Storry Avenue (Intent to Demolish) Page 4 1.2 Seaton TFPM Inc. proposes to demolish the barn and agriculture outbuildings on their lands, to allow for the development of approved employment uses Seaton TFPM Inc. proposes to demolish the barn and agriculture outbuildings located on 3440 Elsa Storry Avenue to develop the lands for employment uses. It is anticipated that an application for a demotion permit will be submitted in the near future. Given that the subject lands are listed as a non-designated property on the City of Pickering’s Municipal Heritage Register, the Ontario Heritage Act provides interim protection against demolition in the form of a 60-day delay in issuing a demolition permit. The Ontario Heritage Act requires that the owner gives the Council of the municipality at least 60 days notice in writing of the owner’s intention to demolish or remove a building or structure on the lands, and the notice shall include additional information required by the municipality. The City may, in that time, consider conservation options, including proceeding to designation or removing the property from the Municipal Heritage Register. Council also must consult with its municipal heritage committee. 1.3 The applicant submitted a Cultural Heritage Evaluation, Documentation and Salvage Report, prepared by ASI A condition of draft plan approval for Seaton TFPM Inc. file SP-2015-03 (R), dated October 6, 2022, required that the Owner submit a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, prior to the demolition of agricultural buildings located at 3440 Elsa Storry Avenue. The applicant submitted a Cultural Heritage Evaluation, Documentation and Salvage Report (the Report), prepared by ASI (dated February 2023, updated April 2023). This Report gives the City notice of the Seaton TFPM’s intent to demolish or remove the buildings on their lands. The Report focuses on the cultural heritage evaluation of the barn and agriculture outbuildings, which were not previously evaluated. The Report concludes that the property does not meet the criteria outlined in Ontario Regulation 9/06, and therefore, does not have cultural heritage value or interest at the local level. The Report also provides a documentation and salvage plan for the barn and the agricultural buildings. Additionally, the Report provides a documentation and salvage plan for the residential building located on the IO lands. 2. Analysis 2.1 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee does not object to the demolition of the barn and agricultural outbuildings on 3440 Elsa Storry Avenue On April 26, 2023, Seaton TFPM Inc. presented the findings of the Cultural Heritage Evaluation, Documentation and Salvage Report to the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee. Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee supported the findings of the Report, and did not object to the future demolition of the barn and agricultural outbuildings on 3440 Elsa Storry Avenue. PLN 18-23 June 5, 2023 Subject: Cultural Heritage Evaluation, Documentation and Salvage Report for 3440 Elsa Storry Avenue (Intent to Demolish) Page 5 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee passed the following motion: 1. That Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee does not object to the demolition of the barn and agricultural outbuildings located at 3440 Elsa Storry Avenue; 2. That the Municipal Heritage Register be updated to record the demolition of the barn and agricultural outbuildings; 3. That a copy of the Report (Cultural Heritage Evaluation, Documentation and Salvage Report) be filed with the Pickering Library & Archives as a record of the property’s history and documentation of changes; 4. That the Owner make efforts to identify a project use, heritage carpentry program, etc. for the salvaged lumber from the barn and outbuildings; and 5. That “Documentation and Salvage” section of the Report (Cultural Heritage Evaluation, Documentation and Salvage Report) be filed, that inventories the items for salvage in the house so that the City is prepared for a future demolition proposal. 2.2 Staff support the request to demolish the barn and agricultural outbuildings to develop the lands for approved employment uses The City retained Heritage Studio to review the Cultural Heritage Evaluation, Documentation and Salvage Report prepared by ASI. Heritage Studio advises that the cultural heritage evaluation includes all the necessary components (i.e., historical research, analysis, and an Ontario Regulation 9/06 evaluation), and supports the conclusion that the barn and agricultural outbuildings do not meet the criteria outlined in Ontario Regulation 9/06. Additionally, the Documentation and Salvage Report contained in the report is a satisfactory record of the farmstead buildings, and the salvaging of sound components aligns with City policy. Staff concur with the analysis and recommendations provided by Heritage Studio, and do not object to the request by Seaton TFPM Inc. to demolish the barn and agricultural outbuildings associated with 3440 Elsa Storry Avenue. The removal of the barn and agricultural outbuildings allows the site to be developed for employment uses located within a designated employment area within the Seaton Community. Staff will continue to work with the applicant to identify a potential project use for the salvaged lumber from the barn and outbuildings. Staff requested that the Cultural Heritage Evaluation, Documentation and Salvage Report submitted by Seaton TFPM Inc., also document, and inventory for salvage, the residence on IO lands. Retaining this documentation on file will enable the City to respond more quickly should an application for a demolition permit be received from IO in the future. PLN 18-23 June 5, 2023 Subject: Cultural Heritage Evaluation, Documentation and Salvage Report for 3440 Elsa Storry Avenue (Intent to Demolish) Page 6 Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Air Photo Map 3. Photographs of Agricultural Outbuildings located on 3440 Elsa Storry Avenue Prepared By: Original Signed By Cristina Celebre, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner, Strategic Initiatives Original Signed By Nilesh Surti, MCIP, RPP Manager, Development Review & Urban Design CC:ld Approved/Endorsed By: Original Signed By Kyle Bentley, P. Eng. Director, City Development & CBO Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Original Signed By Marisa Carpino, M.A. Chief Administrative Officer Attachment #1 to Report PLN 18-23 Bro c k R o a d H i g h w a y 4 0 7 E l s a S t orry A venue Don Beer Memorial Park © The Corporation of the City of Pickering Produced (in part) under license from: © King's Printer, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. All rights reserved.; © His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, Department of Natural Resources. All rights reserved.; © Teranet Enterprises Inc. and its suppliers. All rights reserved.; © Municipal Property Assessment Corporation and its suppliers. All rights reserved. City Development Department Location MapFile:SP-2015-03 (R) and A05/15 (R) Date: Apr. 19, 2023 ¯ Phase 1A L:\PLANNING\01-MapFiles\SP\2015\SP-2015-03 & A0515\V3 - 2023\SP-2015-03_A0515_LocationMap.mxd 1:13,500 SCALE: THIS IS NOT A PLAN OF SURVEY. Property Description:Part of Lots 17 to 19, Concession 4, Part Lots 17 to 21, Phase 2 Concession 5 Alexander Knox Drive Fifth Concession Road Si d e l i n e 1 6 Mu l b e r r y L a n e Highway 7 Mo w b r a y S t r e e t Do n n a l e a Av e n u e Sp r i n g St r e e t To w n o f A j a x Seaton TFPM Inc. Applicant:Seaton TPFM Inc Attachment #2 to Report PLN 18-23 Alexander Knox Road Bro c k R o a d Longspur Trail Skybird Lane Kerrydale Avenue Fifth Concession Road Turnston eBo ulevard Scarlett Trail Mu l b e r r y L a n e HawktailPat h Highway 407 H e a rtw o odLane Pa p e r b i r c h T r a i l Holl yb erry Trail Si d e l i n e 2 0 E l s a S t orry Avenue Si d e l i n e 1 6 Foxden Sq u a r e Air Photo MapFile:Applicant:Municipal Address: SP-2015-03 & A05/15 Date: Apr. 19, 2023 ¯ Seaton TPFM Inc 3440 Elsa Storry Avenue L:\PLANNING\01-MapFiles\SP\2015\SP-2015-03 & A0515\V3 - 2023\SP-2015-03_A0515_AirPhoto_WithInset_v2.mxd 1:12,000 SCALE: THIS IS NOT A PLAN OF SURVEY. © The Corporation of the City of Pickering Produced (in part) under license from: © King's Printer, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. All rights reserved.; © His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, Department ofNatural Resources. All rights reserved.; © Teranet Enterprises Inc. and its suppliers. All rights reserved.; © Municipal PropertyAssessment Corporation and its suppliers. All rights reserved. City Development Department El s a S t o r r y A v e n u e Ownership Infrastructure Ontario Seaton TFPM Inc. E INSET MAP NOT TO SCALE Area Subjectto HeritageEvaluation Attachment #3 to Report PLN 18-23 Photographs of the agricultural outbuidings located on 3440 Elsa Storry Avenue, from Cultural Heritage Evaluation, Documentation and Salvage Report prepared by ASI, dated February 2023, updated April 2023