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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 29, 2014 Call 00 Minutes Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Meeting PICKERING May 29, 2014 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Attendees: Councillor Rodrigues J. Dempsey S. lyer D.Joyce D. Rundle J. Van Huss C. Celebre, Senior Planner, Development Review& Heritage L. Roberts, Recording Secretary Absent: T. Besso W. Jamadar E. Mason T. Reimer M. Sawchuck C. Sopher Item I Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items I Ref# (summary of discussion) Status (include deadline as appropriate) 1.0 Welcome J. Van Huss welcomed everyone to the meeting. 2.0 Approval of Minutes Moved by D. Rundle Seconded by S. lyer That the minutes of the April 24, 2014 meeting of the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee be approved. Carried 3 0 464511,1i Business Ar s ng From Minutes a �f = Work Plan Updates J. Van Huss informed members that the work plan would be updated and copies provided on a monthly basis. Members provided updates on the work plan as follows: Designations Page 1 Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items / Ref# (summary of discussion) Status (include deadline as appropriate) C. Celebre noted a request for proposal is being prepared for a heritage consultant to review approximately 13 properties which were identified along Whitevale Road corridor and identified as Heritage Lots. Councillor Rodrigues inquired about which properties this would involve, and C. Celebre noted she could provide addresses. J. Dempsey questioned whether her property, 3285 Sideline 20 was identified in the report, and questioned the designation procedures. C. Celebre noted that the report for 2865 Sideline 16 which went forward to Committee in January of this year, referenced the investigation of these properties. She noted it was intended that we move forward with evaluation of the significant heritage lots C. Celebre to along Whitevale Road. action Discussion ensued with respect to the Province's plans to put some properties in Seaton up for sale next year. 2015 Doors Open C. Celebre provided an update with respect to 2015 Doors Open. She informed members she was in the process of setting up a sub-committee and anyone who is interested in participating can contact her. She noted that closer to the event date, the sub- committee meets once a month. She provided details on what would be discussed as follows; • Proposed sites, brochures, contact person for sites • Preparing packages for participants • Reviewing what worked and what did not last time • Choosing a date for the event • K. Pike from the Pickering Museum would be the liaison for communications • Discussing the possibility of having a booth at the Farmer's Market at Pickering Town Centre for promotional purposes C. Celebre also noted that the bus tours worked well previously. It was also noted that proposed sites could include private residences, commercial properties, cemeteries and churches. D. Joyce volunteered to assist on the sub-committee. Website Improvements J. Van Huss provided an update on the website improvements, Page 2 Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items / Ref# (summary of discussion) Status (include deadline as appropriate) noting she had met with Becky George from the Pickering Library. She noted that B.George had informed her the Library has a large amount of heritage information, but not all of it is catalogued. She also noted that B. George indicated she would welcome any volunteers who may wish to assist with this. J. Van Huss noted herself and D. Joyce would arrange a meeting with the Manager of Technology at the Library to discuss improvements to the Heritage website. J. Van Huss noted that B. George would be willing to attend our next meeting to provide members with what heritage information is available at the Library and how it is accessible. She also informed members that B. George had advised that access to the genealogy society is available through the Library. J. Van Huss also noted that the website durhamoqs.on.ca was very good. Register W. Jamadar was unable to attend the meeting, but provided his update as follows; • Has submitted the "built" dates on his assigned properties to Mike and uploaded approximately 14 photographs to the Flickr website on properties he was able to find or were visible from the street. As M. Sawchuck was unable to attend, J. Van Huss noted that he would like to remind everyone to send him their sections of the heritage register and post their photos on Flickr. He will then bring the completed register to the next meeting. Discussion ensued with J. Dempsey questioning privacy concerns with photographing properties. J. Van Huss noted that most people are very accommodating. 4 0 , ew Business 4.1) Heritage Permit Application —3185 Altona Road C. Celebe provided an overview of the heritage application submitted for 3185 Altona Road. She noted the applicant proposes to construct a shed in the rear yard, which will be of wood construction with a gable roof. She indicated that staff have no objections to the application and stated that it meets zoning requirements. C. Sopher was unable to attend the meeting, but submitted his Page 3 Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items / Ref# (summary of discussion) Status (include deadline as appropriate) comments, noting that he did not have any concerns with the application for Altona Road. He felt the shed would be in character and respects the required setbacks. Moved by D. Rundle Seconded by D. Joyce That the Heritage Pickering Committee supports the recommendations as contained in the Heritage Permit application for 3185 Altona Road. Carried. 5!O wiirtg4 tollarcRa, ence; _ x �° F , - < . J. Van Huss noted she would forward members an email showing a short video clip documentary of Goderich for information purposes. This is in relation to a heritage related TV show, which focuses on heritage architecture in Canada, featuring various Towns and Cities. It is called "Heritage Places" and provides contact information for anyone interested in having their town featured. This could be something to consider doing in the future. (610 . tollirrIB• sinm-fss 6.1) C. Celebre noted she had received a letter from Mattamy Homes with an updated report on 1450 Whitevale Road, including photos. The barn on this property had been dismantled and the Pickering Museum has now received all salvage items they require. C. Celebre noted that Mattamy is wanting to secure the site now and if the Museum is still wishing to obtain any remaining beams, this would be the last chance to do so. 6.2) C. Celebre inquired whether members would like to meet in July, due to this being an election year, with limited meetings L. Roberts to remaining. July 17th was noted as a possible date. Email will go action out to determine attendance. 7.0 Next Meeting/Adjournment Next Meeting: June 26, 2014 The meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm. Copy: City Clerk Page 4