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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 2, 1992 MINUTES A meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee was held on Wednesday, September 2, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. in Meeting Room #1, Pickering Civic Complex. PRESENT: Anna Willson Janis H. Waithe Huberty Celia Bronkhorst Enrico Pistritto Frank Williamson Janet Mehak Henry Gawman Kim Thompson Dave Pickles STAFF: Debbie Kearns, Councillors' Secretary ABSENT: Brian Hern Konrad Zeh 1. Adoption of Minutes Moved by Frank Williamson, seconded by Henry Gawman that the Minutes of the Meeting of July 29th, 1992 be adopted. CARRIED 2. Finch Avenue Class Environmental Assessment Frank Williamson read a letter of thanks to the Committee which he received from Mr. Zehl of Marshall, Macklin, Monaghan along with pictures of homes which appear to be of significant architectural and/or heritage value. The Secretary was authorized to send a letter to Mr. Zehl thanking him for the photographs as well as asking for co-operation with respect to preserving these buildings and also keeping the Committee informed of any plans for this area. - 2 - 3. Hug} Miller Application Kim' Thompson informed the Committee of the progress of the Miller application. Mr. Marshall will write a letter to the Ministry advising that the Town will guarantee the funds requested by Mr. Miller. 4. Heritage Pickering's Comments to Unterman. McPhail Re: Proposed Landfill Sites Frank Williamson informed the Committee of the report which was sent to Unterman, McPhail Heritage Advisory Resource Consultants along with photographs taken by Janet Mehak of a number of • possible heritage homes in the vicinity of the landfill sites. This report reflects the Committee's concern for the preservation and conservation of the rich architectural heritage within the Town of Pickering. 5. Federal Lands Anna Willson discussed the announcement by the Federal Government to release 2,064 hectares of surplus lands around the area where the Pickering Airport was to be built some years ago. The Secretary was directed to write a letter to Mr. Marshall, Town Manager asking that the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee be included in the talks with the Federal Government, the Provincial Government and the Municipality concerning these lands. The Secretary was also directed to write a letter to Margaret Kraan of Public Works Canada concerning the study which has now been completed and request an update regarding this matter. A copy of this letter will be sent to Rene Soetens. 6. Altona Mennonite Church and Cemetery Celia Bronkhorst gave a report concerning the cemetery restoration. Trustees now to make a decision as to what they intend to do regarding the raising and framing of certain stones. _� e - 3 - 7. Whitevale Mail. Kiosk Anna Willson gave a report concerning the Whitevale Mail Kiosk. The Committee discussed the package of information submitted by Canada Post. It was decided that the lighting proposed is not appropriate. A motion was made by Enrico Pistritto and seconded by Kim Thompson to hear the views of Mr. John Hayes of Whitevale concerning appropriate lighting for Kiosk. The Committee approved the plans submitted with the exception of the lighting and recommended the use of either 1) incandescent lighting or 2) Mercury Halide. The Secretary will send a response, to Planning concerning LACAC's recommendation. 1 • 8. Whitevale Heritage Designation Anna Willson, a member of the Citizen's Committee in Whitevale, gave a report concerning the progress of the Committee. The Committee is studying the Hamlet of Whitevale Heritage Conservation District Plan and making some changes. They will make a presentation to LACAC when they have completed their study. 9. Other Business a) Information was received from the Ministry of Culture and Communications concerning a Technical Training Workshop on Maintenance being offered. 1 Janet Mehak will attend the December 4th Workshop in Vaughan, Kim Thompson, Celia Bronkhorst, Anna Willson and David Pickles will attend the December 5th Workshop in Vaughan. b) Kim Thompson gave a report concerning Woodruff's Tavern which is located on Highway #2 across from Southview Drive. Kim will reply to the Planning Department reaffirming LACAC's position on the conservation of this building. X • - 4 - c) Frank Williamson reported on his progress in preparing a pamphlet advertising LACAC. Kim Thompson mentioned that she has, a large file of information that may assist Frank in this endeavour. Frank to pursue further. 5) - Next Meeting The next meeting shall be held on Wednesday, September 16, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. in the Committee Room. 6. Adjournment • The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. • •