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iii Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
1 i March 22, 2012
DICKERING 7:00 pm
Main Committee Room
Attendees: Councillor Rodrigues
Councillor Ashe - attended at 8:45
pm
Councillor Dickerson - attended at 8:45 pm
Tate Besso, Chair
Mike Sawchuck, Vice-Chair
Ellen Mason
Elke Pryswitt
Dale Quaife
Denise Rundle
Sally Sheehan
Charles Sopher
Jutta Van Huss
Janet Mehak
Isabelle Janton, Planner II - Site Planning
.Linda Roberts, Recording Secretary
Absent: Wickham Jamadar
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1.0 Welcome
T. Besso welcomed everyone to the meeting and recognized
members of the public in attendance.
2.0 Delegations
2.1) Ministry of Transportation
Winston Wong, Environmental Planner, Cultural Heritage and
Rita Venneri, MTO, Project Manager appeared before the
Committee with respect to the 407 East Project
Implementation.
Rita Venneri provided a status update with respect to the 407
East Project Implementation. She discussed the timelines for
the project, noting the Province had just announced the
preferred bidder for the contract, being the 407 East
Development Group. She provided an overview of the
timelines for the connecting links. Through the aid of a power
point presentation, she provided facts on the project as well as
a status update for Phase 1 and Phase 2.
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Mr. Wong continued the presentation, noting that the Cultural
Heritage Evaluation Reports (CHERs) have been completed for
the Pickering properties, noting any opportunity for relocation
would be now. He also outlined details of adaptive reuse
design concepts as well as a hierarchy for salvage materials for
the heritage properties in Pickering.
A question and answer period ensued. The cost of relocation
of the structures was discussed, as well as ideas for the re-use
of the salvaged material for signage and trail identification
markers. It was also questioned whether the Ministry of
Transportation had secured a storage facility for salvaged
items.
Winston Wong noted he would contact Parks and Recreation Winston Wong to
staff with respect to the salvage wood from specific trees as action
requested by the Pickering Museum. He also noted he would
explore possibilities for a temporary storage facility to be used
by Heritage Pickering and get back to the Committee on this.
The Committee also discussed the timeframes for demolition
and the possibility of video recordings on the properties . It was
noted the importance of the salvage list being precise.
It was recommended the next steps for the Committee be;
• to schedule and attend site visits
• prepare a salvage list to bring to the next meeting in
order to determine how much space would be required
for storage
• make a connection for the salvage items
T. Besso will coordinate with Mr. Wong and email members T. Besso to action
with respect.to the site visits. The need for safety equipment
was also noted.
2.2) Robert Mitchell
Robert Mitchell appeared before the Committee to provide an
update with respect to the status of his heritage barn
restoration and to request the Committee's assistance. He
provided handouts featuring his current home and the progress
of the barn dismantling.
He noted he is currently undertaking the restoration of a barn,
which had been slated for demolition. He noted the barn has
been dismantled and moved onto his property in Sunderland. ,
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He informed the Committee that along with the assistance of
Peter Stokes, a restoration consultant they will be restoring the
structure consistent with heritage. He noted the barn dates
back to the 1820's and was constructed solely of hand hewn
timbers. Currently the barn is in a dry ventilated area on his
property awaiting restoration. He noted they are looking to
acquire split fieldstone and hand hewn timbers to aid in the
restoration work. He also noted they would like to acquire the
cornerstones from the Rogers House as well as the trim off the
front door. He also stated the need for a craftsman to aid in the
removal of these items, should this be feasible.
A question and-answer period ensued. It was questioned
whether the foundation was salvaged and Mr. Mitchell noted
that as it was quite small, stating additional height is required
as the future plans for the barn are to convert it into a horse
barn. This would require larger stones for structural integrity.
It was noted that Mr. Mitchell could accompany the Committee
on the site visits when searching out salvage materials.
3.0 Approval of Minutes
Moved by J. Van Huss
Seconded by M. Sawchuck
That the minutes of the February 23, and March 12, 2012
meetings of Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee be
approved.
Carried
40 560 Park Crescent
T. Besso acknowledged guests that were in attendance with
respect to 560 Park Crescent. Introductions were made and
the following residents appeared before the Committee in
support of the preservation of 560 Park Crescent;
Mary Humphrys, Bernard von Schwerin, John Bailey and
Susan Slocum.
M. Sawchuck provided the Committee with an overview of
the designation statement he had prepared. Copies of the
statement were provided to Committee members. He
thanked everyone for their input with respect to the
preparation of this statement.
M. Sawchuck outlined the significance of the property. He
noted that based on the architectural details of the property,
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as well as the timeframe of the building and the prominent
residents, he indicated that these facts alone merit
preservation of the structure. He noted that hopefully with
the assistance of John Sabean we would be able to confirm
the actual date of the building. He speculated the date to be
sometime in the early 1840's. If this is the correct timeframe
of the building, it links to a very signification time when
Frenchman's Bay was an important commercial harbor.
He noted that approval had been received for a report to go
directly to Council on April 16th and encouraged all
members to attend the meeting. He noted he would be M. Sawchuck to action
making a presentation as well that evening. It was
suggested that more photos be included. He indicated he
would have a draft power point presentation ready by April 1
to email to the members for review and any additional input.
T. Besso stated he would contact John Sabean with respect T. Besso to action
to assisting with the report.
A question and answer period ensued. In the general
discussion, members of the community advised that they
are not opposed to the development of the property but
would like to have the heritage building retained and
protected. They indicated that the community would like to
see the existing building incorporated as a feature into any
future development.
5.0 New Business
340 Whitevale Road
1. Janton informed the Committee that the owner of 340
Whitevale Road had obtained a building permit for an
addition of a front porch and garage. It was noted this
property is designated and is one of the most significant
heritage homes in the Whitevale district. I. Janton also
informed members that the owner wishes to replace the
windows and provided members with photos.
Discussion ensued with respect to possible options for
window replacement. It was suggested that the owner
could install storm windows or consult a professional for
restoration of the existing windows.
Moved by D. Quaife
Seconded by S. Sheehan
That the owner be requested to retain the existing windows
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by restoring them in order to preserve the integrity of the
heritage character of the front fagade. The character of the
existing fagade could also still be maintained by adding
storm windows to the existing to address the environmental
issues with respect to heat loss.
Carried
It was suggested that the owner be provided information on
restoration experts to fulfill the Committee's request.
Discussion ensued with respect to the fact that drawings
had been approved by Heritage Pickering previously with a
recommendation that in order to ensure potential
reversibility of the porch addition to the house, the Heritage
Pickering Committee requires that the existing front
doorway with the associated sidelights, architrave and side
pilasters be retained. It was questioned why the Committee
was not consulted again in conjunction with the Committee
of Adjustment Application.
Further discussion ensued with respect to the processes
and it was the consensus of the Committee that the
procedures relating to this be further pursued to alleviate
any future discrepancies.
6.0 Next Meeting/Adjournment
Next Meeting: April 26, 2012
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 pm.
Copy: City Clerk
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