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PICKERING Report Number: PLN 10-15
Date: September 14, 2015
From: Thomas Melymuk
Director, City Development
Subject: Infrastructure Ontario
Class B Environmental Assessments for the Demolition of Structures
Located in the Seaton Urban Area and the Hamlet of Whitevale
Recommendations:
1. That Council in response to the Infrastructure Ontario Class B Environmental
Assessments, object to the demolition of buildings located at 498 and
1050 Whitevale Road, and 1740 Fifth Concession Road;
2. That Council also object to the demolition of the building located at
615 Whitevale Road but not object to the demolition of the outbuilding at this
location;
3. That Council not object to the demolition of buildings located at 3490 Brock Road,
1469 Taunton Road, 170 Highway 7, 2750 Whitevale Road and 2900 Brock Road;
4. That Council also not object to the demolition of the building located at
650 Whitevale Road and requests the Province install a commemorative plaque
on the property at the proposed trail head location;
5. That Council endorse the recommendations of the Heritage Pickering Advisory
Committee to designate 498, 615 and 1050 Whitevale Road, under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act; and that staff be authorized to prepare the appropriate
materials and report back to Council at a future date;
6. That Council request staff to write the school boards to determine their interest in
incorporating the building located at 3280 Sideline 16 into a future school board
block, and if the school boards are not interested, that Council not object to the
demolition of the house located at 3280 Sideline 16;
7. That Council express its strong concern with the Province for its disregard of
significant heritage resources in Pickering through the lack of maintenance and
occupancy of such resources, in contravention of the Provincial Policy Statement,
and request the Province to restore and reuse these structures and manage them
in compliance with the Standards & Guidelines for Conservation of Provincial
• Heritage Properties;
8. That Council request the Province to record, document and provide to the City in
the form of photographs and/or measured drawings all buildings to be demolished,
as well as make available exterior or interior heritage features for salvage to
interested parties prior to any demolition; and
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Demolition of Structures located in Seaton and Whitevale Page 2
9. Further, that a copy of this Report and Council's Resolution be forwarded to: the
Premier of Ontario; Infrastructure Ontario; the Minister of Economic Development,
Employment and Infrastructure; the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, and
the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and the Whitevale and District
Residents' Association.
Executive Summary: Infrastructure Ontario is undertaking two different Class B
Environmental Assessments for the demolition of buildings located on 20 properties in
the Seaton Urban Area and the Hamlet of Whitevale. Infrastructure Ontario has
retained environmental consultants ECOH and DST to gather background information
on the properties including the heritage status of the properties.
The City retained qualified heritage consultants Christopher Borgal of Goldsmith Borgal
& Company Ltd. (GBCA) and Laurie Smith of Laurie Smith Heritage Consulting to
undertake heritage assessments to evaluate the properties against the criteria of the
Ontario Heritage Act and determine their cultural heritage value. The Heritage
Pickering Advisory Committee was also advised of the proposed demolition of the
buildings and has provided recommendations to Council.
Council, at the May 19, 2015 meeting, approved the recommendations within
Report PLN 04-15, which dealt with nine properties included in the first Environmental
Assessment. This second report, PLN 10-15, provides recommendations to Council
respecting the demolition requests for the remaining 11 of the 20 properties.
Some properties are located in the Seaton Urban Area and are subject to the policies of
the Central Pickering Development Plan (CPDP) and the City's Official Plan
Amendment for Seaton. Some of the properties are also located in the Hamlet of
Whitevale within the Whitevale Heritage Conservation District and protected under Part
V of the Ontario Heritage Act.
The City is very concerned that the Province is allowing these buildings to fall into such
a state of disrepair. A number of the buildings are valuable resources to the City and the
demolition of these buildings would be a significant loss of the City heritage resources.
"Demolition by neglect" is unacceptable and contrary to the Provincial Policy Statement.
The City strongly recommends Infrastructure Ontario restore these buildings so that
they can be used for appropriate residential, commercial or community purposes
serving the City.
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Demolition of Structures located in Seaton and Whitevale Page 3
Financial Implications: The cost to undertake the heritage assessments is
approximately $32,000.00 (plus HST) and was funded through the Seaton Development
Application Revenue reserve.
1. Background
1.1 Infrastructure Ontario intends to demolish a number of buildings located in
the Seaton Urban Area and the Hamlet of Whitevale
Infrastructure Ontario has retained two environmental consultants ECOH and DST,
to gather background information for the preparation of two different Class B
Environmental Assessments for the demolition of buildings located on 20 properties
in the Seaton Urban Area and the Hamlet of Whitevale (see Location Maps,
Attachments #1 and #2).
In November 2014, the City received a request by ECOH to provide information
on the heritage status of buildings located on 15 properties within 30 days of
receipt of the notice. Staff requested, and received an extension to the
commending deadline to the end of May 2015. The Heritage Pickering Advisory
Committee (HPAC) was consulted on the proposed demolition of the buildings
and provided recommendations to Council for their consideration.
Council, at the May 19, 2015 meeting, approved the recommendations within
Report 04-15 (see Council Decision, Attachment#3). In summary, Council: .
• objected to the demolition of 825, 1130 and 1450 Whitevale Road and endorsed
designation of these buildings under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• objected to the demolition of 2865 Sideline 16 (Walter Percy House), which
was recently designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by Council
on April 22, 2014
• requested the City's Heritage consultant to expand the Preliminary Reports to
Full Heritage Assessments for the buildings located 1050 Whitevale Road,
3280 Sideline 16, 3490 Brock Road and 1740 Fifth Concession and to
complete the full assessments for 498 and 650 Whitevale Road, and
• received an extension to the commenting deadline of another 120 days
(mid-September) to allow the City time to complete the full assessments and
provide comments to Infrastructure Ontario on these six properties
In February and March 2015, the City subsequently received requests by DST to
provide information on the heritage status of buildings located on an additional
6 properties within 30 days of receipt of the notices. DST has recently revised the
request from 6 to 5 properties. Staff requested, and received an initial extension
to the commenting deadline to the end of May 2015, and a further extension to
the end of October 2015.
Accordingly, this report provides recommendations to Council respecting the
demolition requests for 11 properties.
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1.2 The City's Heritage Consultants have evaluated the 11 properties for their
heritage significance
The City has retained qualified heritage consultants, Christopher Borgal of
Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. (GBCA) and Laurie Smith of Laurie Smith
Heritage Consulting, to undertake the heritage assessments.
The Consultants have completed Full Heritage Assessments for buildings located
at: 498, 615, 650 and 1050 Whitevale Road; 3280 Sideline 16; 1740 Fifth
Concession Road; and 3490 Brock Road. Due to the length and number of
Assessments, they are not attached to this Report. However, they may be
accessed through a link. The Heritage Assessments include an historical review
of the building and property, evaluation of the heritage features of the building, an
evaluation against Ontario Regulation 9/06 of the Ontario Heritage Act, a draft
statement of significance and a recommendation by the City's Heritage
Consultant.
Full heritage assessments were not completed for the properties that currently
have no heritage status and are not listed as Heritage Lots in the Seaton Plan.
The City's Heritage consultant evaluated the buildings located at:
1469 Taunton Road; 170 Highway 7; 2750 Whites Road; and 2900 Brock Road
by conducting a visual examination of the buildings and prepared a
Brief Evaluation. The Brief is not attached but may be accessed through a link.
1.3 The Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee was consulted on the
proposed demolition of the buildings and provided recommendations to
Council
At the June 24 and July 22, 2015 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
Meetings, the Committee reviewed and discussed the heritage consultants' and
staff recommendations, and provided recommendations to Council (see Excerpts
of June 25, 2015 and July 22, 2015 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes, Attachments #4 and #5). In addition, the Committee provided
further recommendations during the week of August 17, 2015 via email.
2.0 It is recommend that Council object to the demolition of four buildings
Based on the analysis provided by the heritage consultant and the Heritage
Pickering Advisory Committee (HPAC), staff recommend that Council object to
the demolition of four buildings located at 498, 615 and 1050 Whitevale Road
and 1740 Fifth Concession.
The following tables summarize the current heritage status, recommendations of
the City's heritage consultants, the HPAC and staff's analysis and
recommendations for the four properties.
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498 Whitevale Road
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Heritage which is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
Status
GBCA The Heritage Assessment (see Building Assessment Report
Recommends for 498 Whitevale Road) establishes that the building is an
interesting example of its kind and type, particularly due to the
historic associations and early date, which is increasingly rare.
While some of the key historical elements are missing or
damaged, the building is sufficiently intact to permit being
retained and restored as an historical reference. Due to the
existing state of condition of the building, it would be costly to
repair, but precedents do exist.
The building is a significant built resource and should be
photographed, recorded and preserved, and it is
recommended that the building be designated under Part IV of
the Ontario Heritage Act by the City of Pickering.
HPAC At the June 24, 2015 HPAC Meeting, the Committee
Recommends recommended:
to Council That Council object to the demolition of the house located at
498 Whitevale Road;
That Council designate 498 Whitevale Road under Part IV of
the Ontario Heritage Act; and
That Council request that the property be managed in
compliance with the Standards & Guidelines for Conservation
of Provincial Heritage Properties.
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Staff Staff concur with GBCA's recommendations that the building
Analysis is a significant built resource. The building is not tenanted
and is in poor condition. Significant restoration in the future
will be required to the building, which would be a costly
undertaking to restore the building to its original appearance.
Given that the building contributes to the character of
Whitevale Road and the Hamlet of Whitevale, and due to the
location and prominence in the community, there is an
opportunity for the re-use of this structure in the future. Staff
concludes that the building at 498 Whitevale Road should not
be demolished, and that it should be designated under
Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff Council object to the demolition of the house located at
Recommends 498 Whitevale Road;
to Council That Council designate 498 Whitevale Road under Part IV of
the Ontario Heritage Act; and
That Council request that the property be managed in
compliance with the Standards & Guidelines for Conservation
of Provincial Heritage Properties.
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615 Whitevale Road
Main Building Outbuilding
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Heritage District, which is designated under Part V of the
Status Ontario Heritage Act
• Listed on Municipal Heritage Register
• "Heritage Lot" in the Seaton Neighbourhood Plan
Laurie Smith The Heritage Property Evaluation Report and supplementary
Recommends report for 615 Whitevale Road establishes that the Henry
Major House reinforces the scenic character of the District
and is important in defining and maintaining the overall
character of the Whitevale Road Corridor and the Whitevale
Heritage Conservation District.
Although it is one of five examples of five-bay Georgian
houses in Whitevale, its timber-frame construction is rare in
this style in this area and provides a rare example of 1830s
• materials and construction methods. The heritage consultant •
concludes that the property meets the criteria for determining
cultural heritage value or interest under Ontario Regulation 9/06.
Furthermore, an evaluation of the outbuilding concludes that it
does not contribute to the heritage value of the property.
It is recommended that the City consider individual
designation under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
when the property passes out of Crown ownership.
While the property remains in Crown ownership, it is
recommended that the City consider updating the property
listing on the Heritage Register to include the statement of
significance.
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Demolition of Structures located in Seaton and Whitevale Page 8
Laurie Smith Furthermore, it is recommended that the City request that the
Recommends Province manage the property in compliance with the
(continued) Standards & Guidelines for Conservation of Provincial
Heritage Properties.
HPAC At the June 24, 2015 HPAC Meeting and during the week of
Recommends August 17, 2015 via email, the Committee recommended:
to Council That Council object to the demolition of the Henry Major
House located at 615 Whitevale Road;
That Council not object to the demolition of the outbuilding;
That Council designate 615 Whitevale Road under Part IV of
the Ontario Heritage Act; and
That Council request that the property be managed in
compliance with the Standards & Guidelines for Conservation
of Provincial Heritage Properties.
Staff Staff concur with the consultant's conclusions that the
Analysis property meets the criteria for determining cultural heritage
value or interest under Ontario Regulation 9/06 and that the
City should consider individual designation.
The consultant recommends that individual designation under
Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act should be considered
by the City when the property passes out of Crown ownership.
Staff recognize that Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
(individual property designation by municipalities) does not
apply to property that is owned by the Provincial government.
However, due to the ongoing threat of demolition and an effort
to try and protect significant structures, staff recommends that
buildings that meet the criteria for determining cultural
heritage value or interest under Regulation 9/06, be
designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff Council object to the demolition of the Henry Major House
Recommends located at 615 Whitevale Road;
to Council Council not object to the demolition of the outbuilding;
That Council designate 615 Whitevale Road under Part IV of
the Ontario Heritage Act; and
That Council request that the property be managed in
compliance with the Standards & Guidelines for Conservation
of Provincial Heritage Properties.
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Demolition of Structures located in Seaton and Whitevale Page 9
1050 Whitevale Road
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Heritage
Status
GBCA The Heritage Assessment (see Building Assessment Report
Recommends for 1050 Whitevale Road) finds that the building is an
interesting example of its kind and type particularly due to its
historic associations and elaborate design and such a building
is increasingly rare. While some of the key historical elements
are missing or damaged, the building is sufficiently intact to
permit its being retained and restored as an historical
reference. However, the condition of the east wall of the
building may be problematic and will require considerable efforts
to allow the structure to be retained.
The building is locally significant and should be photographed
and further recorded and preserved. It is recommended that
the building be designated under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act by the City of Pickering.
HPAC At the July 22, 2015 HPAC Meeting, Committee recommended:
Recommends That Council object to the demolition of the house located at
to Council 1050 Whitevale Road;
That Council designate 1050 Whitevale Road under Part IV of
the Ontario Heritage Act; and
That Council request that the property be managed in
compliance with the Standards & Guidelines for Conservation
of Provincial Heritage Properties.
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Staff Analysis Staff concur with GBCA's conclusions and recommendations
that the building is a significant built resource and should be
designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by the
City of Pickering.
Staff That Council object to the demolition of the house located at
Recommends 1050 Whitevale Road;
to Council That Council designate 1050 Whitevale Road under Part IV of
the Ontario Heritage Act; and
That Council request that the property be managed in
compliance with the Standards & Guidelines for Conservation
of Provincial Heritage Properties.
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GBCA The Heritage Assessment (see Building Assessment Report
Recommends for 1740 Fifth Concession Road) finds that the building is a
simple and basic example of its kind and type, and does not
exhibit many interesting or unique features beyond their
rather simple designs. Individual designation for this property
under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act is not warranted.
The consultant indicates that while some of the historical
elements are missing or damaged, the building is sufficiently
intact to permit being retained and re-used. Should it be
determined that the building is not sufficiently valuable to
retain, it is essential to mitigate the heritage impact of its loss
to the City of Pickering.
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Demolition of Structures located in Seaton and Whitevale Page 11
This could be done by recording the building by drawings in
accordance with known documentation standards,
photographs keyed to the drawings, and salvage of important
structural components for display and interpretation in the
community.
HPAC At the July 22, 2015 HPAC Meeting, Committee recommended:
Recommends That Council object to the demolition of 1740 Fifth Concession;
to Council and
That Council request that the property be managed in
compliance with the Standards & Guidelines for Conservation
of Provincial Heritage Properties.
Staff Analysis Staff concur with GBCA's conclusions and recommendations
that the building does not warrant individual designation under
Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
The building is well setback and screened from Whitevale
Road (Fifth Concession) and is not a prominent landmark.
However, there may be opportunities for the restoration of this
structure in its current location.
Staff That Council object to the demolition of 1740 Fifth Concession;
Recommends and
to Council That Council request that the property be managed in
compliance with the Standards & Guidelines for Conservation
of Provincial Heritage Properties.
2.1 Staff recommend Council not object to the demolition of two buildings
notwithstanding Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee's objection to
demolitions
Based on the analysis provided by the heritage consultant and the review of the
location of the properties and building locations in the Seaton Plan, staff
recommend Council not object to the demolition the buildings located at
650 Whitevale Road and 3490 Brock Road, notwithstanding HPAC's objection.
The loss of heritage structures in regrettable, but there appears to be minimal
opportunity for the re-use of the structures in their current locations.
The following tables summarize the current heritage status, recommendations of
the City's heritage consultant, the HPAC and staffs analysis and
recommendations to Council for 650 Whitevale Road and 3490 Brock Road.
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650 Whitevale Road
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Current Located within the Whitevale Heritage Conservation District,
Heritage which is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
Status
GBCA The Heritage Assessment (see Building Assessment Report
Recommends for 650 Whitevale Road) establishes that the building is an
interesting example of its kind and type, particularly due to the
historic associations and early date, which is increasingly rare.
While some of the key historical elements are missing or
damaged, the building is sufficiently intact to permit being
retained and restored as an historical reference. Due to the
existing state of condition of the building, it would be costly to
repair, but precedents due exist.
The building is significant built resources and should be
photographed, recorded and persevered and it is
recommended that the buildings be designated under Part IV
of the Ontario Heritage Act by the City of Pickering.
HPAC At the June 24, 2015 HPAC Meeting, the Committee
Recommends recommended:
to Council That Council object to the demolition of the house located at
650 Whitevale Road;
That Council designate 650 Whitevale Road under Part IV of
the Ontario Heritage Act; and
That Council request that the property be managed in
compliance with the Standards & Guidelines for Conservation
of Provincial Heritage Properties.
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Demolition of Structures located in Seaton and Whitevale Page 13
Staff Staff concur with GBCA's recommendations that the building
Analysis is a significant built resource.
While the loss of heritage structures is regrettable, there
appear to be minimal opportunity for the re-use of this
structure in its current location and condition. The building is
not tenanted and is in poor condition. Significant restoration
in the future will be required, which would be a costly
undertaking to restore the building to its original appearance.
The building is located in the Natural Heritage System, well
setback and screened from Whitevale Road, and is not a
prominent landmark building. The building is also located
adjacent to a future plan of subdivision and situated within a
future trail head. For these reasons, staff recommends that
Council not object to the demolition of the building.
There may be opportunities for the salvage of materials and,
in the future, the installation of a plaque commemorating the
property at the trail head location.
Staff That Council not object to the demolition of the house located
Recommends at 650 Whitevale Road;
to Council That Infrastructure Ontario record the building in the form of
photographs and/or drawings and provide the documentation
of the building to the City;
That prior to demolition, exterior or interior heritage features
be salvaged and any interested heritage organizations, the
City or other interested parties be able to coordinate the
salvage of any materials; and
That a commemorative plaque be located in the proposed trail
head site.
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3490 Brock Road
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Heritage
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GBCA The Heritage Assessment (see Building Assessment Report
Recommends for 3490 Brock Road) finds that the building is a simple and
basic example of its kind and type, and does not exhibit many
interesting or unique features beyond its rather simple
designs. Individual designation for this property under
Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act is not warranted.
The consult indicates that while some of the historical
elements are missing or damaged, the building is sufficiently
intact to permit being retained and re-used. Should it be
determined that the building is not sufficiently valuable to
retain, it is essential to mitigate the heritage impact of its loss
to the City of Pickering. This could be done by recording the
building by drawings in accordance with known
documentation standards, photographs keyed to the
drawings, and salvage of important structural components for
display and interpretation in the community.
HPAC At the July 22, 2015 Meeting, Committee recommended:
Recommends That Council object to the demolition of 3490 Brock Road;
to Council and
That Council request that the property be managed in
compliance with the Standards & Guidelines for Conservation
of Provincial Heritage Properties.
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Staff Analysis Staff concur with GBCA's conclusions and recommendations
that the building does not warrant individual designation under
Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Given its location in a
future stormwater management pond block, there is no
opportunity for the re-use of this structure in its current
location.
Staff That Council not object to the demolition of the house located
Recommends at 3490 Brock Road;
to Council That Infrastructure Ontario record the building in the form of
photographs and/or drawings and provide the documentation
of the building to the City; and
That prior to demolition, exterior or interior heritage features
be salvaged and any interested heritage organizations, the
City or other interested parities be able to coordinate the
salvage of any materials.
2.2 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee requests the feasibility to
incorporate the building at 3280 Sideline 16 into a future school board block
3280 Sideline 16
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GBCA The Heritage Assessment (see Building Assessment Report
Recommends for 3280 Sideline 16) finds that this building is a simple and
basic example of its kind and type, and does not exhibit many
interesting or unique features beyond its rather simple design,
and individual designation under Section 29 of the
Ontario Heritage Act is not warranted.
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GBCA The consult indicates that while some of the historical
Recommends elements are missing or damaged, the building is sufficiently
(continued) intact to permit being retained and re-used. Should it be
determined that the building is not sufficiently valuable to
retain, it is essential to mitigate the heritage impact of its loss
to the City of Pickering. This could be done by recording the
building by drawings in accordance with known
documentation standards, photographs keyed to the
drawings, and salvage of important structural components for
display and interpretation in the community.
HPAC At the July 22, 2015 HPAC Meeting, Committee recommends:
Recommends That staff ask if the school boards would be interested in
to Council incorporating the building into a future school board block;
That if the school boards are not interested in incorporating
the building into a future school site, Council not object to the
demolition of the house located at 3280 Sideline 16.
Staff Analysis Staff concur with GBCA's conclusions and recommendations
that the building does not warrant individual designation under
Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Given its location in a future school block, there may be
minimal opportunity for the re-use of this building in its present
location. However, staff will consult with the school boards
and ask if they are interested in retaining this building as part
of a future school site.
Staff That staff be requested to ask the school boards if they would
Recommends be interested in incorporating the building into a future school
to Council board block; and
That if the school boards are not interested in incorporating
the building into a future school site, Council not object to the
demolition of the house located at 3280 Sideline 16.
2.3 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee recommends Council not object to
the demolition of buildings on 4 properties
Based on the analysis provided by the heritage consultant and HPAC, staff
recommend that Council not object to the demolition of the buildings located at
2900 Brock Road, 2750 Whites Road, 1469 Taunton Road and 170 Highway 7.
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Demolition of Structures located in Seaton and Whitevale Page 17
2900 Brock Road
Two structures proposed to be demolished:
1. House
2. Shed/garage
House Shed/Garage
Current No Heritage Status
Heritage
Status
GBCA As described in the Brief Evaluation that reviews several
Recommends properties including 2900 Brock Road, the small bungalow
was likely constructed in approximately the 1920's to 1940's
period and has no significant architectural merit. The work
shed/garage dates from the early to mid-twentieth century,
like the house. The buildings do not have significant
architectural merit and are not recommended as candidates
for listing or designation as historical resources. It is
recommended that photographs of the site be placed in the
City's database for the benefit of future researchers.
HPAC During the week of August 17, 2015 via email, HPAC
Recommends recommended:
to Council That Council not object to the demolition of the house and
shed located at 2900 Brock Road.
Staff Analysis Staff concur with GBCA's conclusions and recommendations
that the buildings do not warrant listing or individual
designation under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and
that photographs of the site should be placed in the City's
database.
Staff That Council not object to the demolition of the house and
Recommends shed located at 2900 Brock Road.
to Council
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2750 Whites Road
Current No Heritage Status
Heritage
Status
GBCA As described in the Brief Evaluation that reviews several
Recommends properties including 2750 Whites Road, the cottage appears
to be constructed in approximately the 1950's to 1960's period
and has no significant architectural merit. The site is not
recommended as a candidate for listing or designation as an
historical resource.
HPAC During the week of August 17, 2015 via email, HPAC
Recommends recommended:
to Council That Council not object to the demolition of the house located
at 2750 Whites Road.
Staff Analysis Staff concur with GBCA's conclusions and recommendations
that the building does not warrant listing or individual
designation under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and
that photographs of the site should be placed in the City's
database.
Staff That Council not object to the demolition of the house located
Recommends at 2750 Whites Road.
to Council
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1469 Taunton Road
Three structures proposed to be demolished:
1. main building
2. silo style structure
3. large shed
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Heritage
Status
GBCA As described in the Brief Evaluation that reviews several
Recommends properties including 1469 Taunton Road, the property is a
former industrial plant that is abandoned. It appears that the
buildings were constructed in a series of phases from
approximately the middle of the 20th century to the late
1970's. The buildings are in poor condition. The site is not
recommended as a candidate for listing or designation as an
historical resource.
HPAC During the week of August 17, 2015 via email, HPAC
Recommends recommended:
to Council That Council not object to the demolition of the structures
located at 1469 Taunton Road.
Report PLN 10-15 September 14, 2015
Subject: Infrastructure Ontario: Class B Environmental Assessments for the
Demolition of Structures located in Seaton and Whitevale Page 20
Staff Analysis Staff concur with GBCA's conclusions and recommendations
that the buildings do not warrant listing or individual
designation under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and
that photographs of the site be placed in the City's database.
Staff That Council not object to the demolition of the structures
Recommends located at 1469 Taunton Road.
to Council
170 Highway 7
Five structures proposed to be demolished:
1. Shed
2. Barn
3. Small shed
4. House
5. House
Shed Barn
Small Shed House (#4)
4
Report PLN 10-15 September 14, 2015
Subject: Infrastructure Ontario: Class B Environmental Assessments for the
Demolition of Structures located in Seaton and Whitevale Page 21
House (#5)
z�g
Current No heritage status
Heritage
Status
GBCA As described in the Brief Evaluation that reviews several
Recommends properties including 170 Highway 7, the property is a horse
ranch with several buildings located on the property. The
shed is of modern construction and has no heritage value.
The barn is not original and is only of limited heritage value.
The small shed, of mid-twentieth century construction, has
limited heritage value. The house (#4) is of early 1920's to
1940's twentieth century construction and is not a significant
resource. The house (#5) is 1960's building is poorly
executed and designed.
The buildings on the property do not have significant
architectural merit and are not recommended as candidates
for listing or designation as an historical resource. It is
recommended that photographs of the site be placed in the
City's database for the benefit of future researchers.
HPAC During the week of August 17, 2015 via email, HPAC
Recommends recommended:
to Council That Council not object to the demolition of the houses and
structures located at 170 Highway 7; and
That prior to demolition, heritage features be salvaged and
any interested heritage organizations, the City or other
interested parties be able to coordinate the salvage of
materials.
Report PLN 10-15 September 14, 2015
Subject: Infrastructure Ontario: Class B Environmental Assessments for the
Demolition of Structures located in Seaton and Whitevale Page 22
Staff Analysis Staff concur with GBCA's conclusions and recommendations
that the buildings do not warrant listing or individual
designation under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and
that photographs of the site be placed in the City's database.
Further, prior to demolition, heritage features should be
salvaged.
Staff That Council not object to the demolition of the houses and
Recommends structures located at 170 Highway 7;
to Council That prior to demolition, heritage features be salvaged and
any interested heritage organizations, the City or other
interested parties be able to coordinate the salvage of
materials.
2.4 Heritage Designation of Provincial Land
Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act allows municipalities to designate properties,
although the designation would not be binding to the Province. Accordingly,
should Council pass a Designation By-law for any or all of these properties, the
Province would not be obligated to comply with the By-law. However, if a
property is sold, the private property owner would be obligated to comply with the
Designation By-law.
3. Comments and objections received from Whitevale and District Residents'
Association and area residents
As noted in Planning & Development Committee Report Number PLN 04-15,
dated May 11, 2015, correspondence was received from the Whitevale and
District Residents' Association (see Whitevale and District Residents' Association
Comments and Area Resident Comments, Attachment#6). The following is a
summary of the key comments and concerns identified by the community:
• the homes are valuable pieces of Pickering and Ontario's history
• demolition of built heritage assets should only ever be considered as a last
resort
• the CPDP and the City's Official Plan provide for the protection of significant
heritage resources
• concerned not only about the immediate loss of these built heritage assets,
but also about the potential for future losses of other Provincially-owned
homes
• several of the properties being considered for demolition already have some
form of heritage protection under the Ontario Heritage Act
• private landowners, other than the Government of Ontario, would be obligated
to maintain and protect these buildings
Report PLN 10-15 September 14, 2015
Subject: Infrastructure Ontario: Class B Environmental Assessments for the
Demolition of Structures located in Seaton and Whitevale Page 23
• concerned if the houses are deemed to be derelict; it has not escaped
residents' notice that the Government of Ontario has been the landlord for
over 40 years
4.0 Conclusions
The majority of the properties are located in the Seaton Urban Area, and are
subject to the policies of the CPDP and the City's Official Plan Amendment for
Seaton. Key objectives of these documents are to restore, rehabilitate, protect
and conserve significant cultural heritage resources and integrate them into the
new neighbourhoods. The demolition of buildings in Seaton, particularly those
located on significant heritage properties identified as "Heritage Lots", is not in
keeping with the vision of the Province and the City to integrate these resources
into the new development. Moreover, the heritage assessments undertaken by
the City have concluded that a number of the properties should be preserved and
re-used.
Some properties are also located in the Hamlet of Whitevale and form part of the
Whitevale Heritage Conservation District and are protected under Part V of the
Ontario Heritage Act. These buildings are considered to be valuable assets to
the Whitevale Community and the City, and to demolish these buildings would be
a significant loss of the City's heritage resources.
It is strongly recommended that Infrastructure Ontario invest in the community by
restoring the buildings so that they can be used either for a residential,
commercial or community use within the City. There is a great concern that if
Infrastructure Ontario fails to take proactive restoration, maintenance and
tenanting of the significant buildings, the fate of the structures will be "demolition
by neglect" regardless of whether the Province officially resorts to demolition.
This lack of action is unacceptable and contrary to the Province's own Policy
Statement, section 2.0, Wise Use and Management of Resources, subsection
2.6, Cultural Heritage and Archaeology, which states "Significant built heritage
resources ... shall be conserved."
Finally, despite all efforts, if Infrastructure Ontario decides to demolish any of the
buildings that are of heritage significance, it is recommended that the buildings
be recorded in the form of photographs and/or measured drawings and the
documentation of the buildings be provided to the City. Furthermore, prior to the
demolition, exterior or interior heritage features should be made available for
salvage, and that any interested heritage organizations, the City or other
interested parties be able to coordinate the salvage of any materials.
Report PLN 10-15 September 14, 2015
Subject: Infrastructure Ontario: Class B Environmental Assessments for the
Demolition of Structures located in Seaton and Whitevale Page 24
Attachments
1. Location Map (Properties subject to the EA request from ECOH Environmental
Consultants)
2. Location Map (Properties subject to the EA request from DST Environmental
Consultants)
3. May 19, 2015 Council Decision
4. Excerpts of June 24, 2015 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
5. Excerpts of July 22, 2015 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
6. Whitevale and District Residents' Association Comments and Area Residents'
Comments
Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Cristina Celebre, MCIP, RPP Catherine Rose, MCIP, RPP
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& Heritage
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• Legislative Services Division
Clerk's Office
Directive Memorandum
•
May 21, 2015
To: Tom Melymuk
Director, City Development
From: Debbie Shields
City Clerk
• Subject: Direction as per Minutes of the Meeting of City Council
held on May 19, 2015
Director, City Development, Report PLN 04-15
Infrastructure Ontario
- Class B Environmental Assessment for the Demolition of Structures
Located in the Seaton Urban Area and the Hamlet of Whitevale
Council Decision Resolution #46/15
1. That Report PLN 04-15 of the Director, City Development, regarding the
Infrastructure.Ontario Class B Environmental Assessment for the demolition of
buildings located in the Seaton Urban Area and the Hamlet of Whitevale be
received;
2. That Council, in response to the Infrastructure Ontario Class B Environmental
Assessment object to the demolition of buildings located at 825, 1130 and
1450 Whitevale Road, 3440 Brock Road, and 2865 Sideline 16 which is
designated under Part IV of the.Ontario Heritage Act;
3. That Council endorse the recommendations of the Heritage Pickering Advisory
Committee to designate 825, 1130 and 1450 Whitevale Road under Part IV, of
the Ontario Heritage Act; and that Staff be authorized to prepare the appropriate
materials and report back to Council at a future date;
4. That Council not object to the demolition of buildings located at 3185 Brock
Road, 3540 Country Lane, 1710 Whitevale Road and 325 Hwy 7;
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5. That Council request an extension of another 120 days to the commenting
deadline to allow the City to expand the Preliminary Reports to Full Heritage
Assessments for the buildings located at 1050 Whitevale Road, 3280 Sideline
16, 3490 Brock Road and 1740 Fifth Concession, and to complete the Full
Assessments already underway for 498 and 650 Whitevale Road;
6. That Council express its strong dismay at the Province for its disregard of
significant heritage resources in Seaton through the lack of maintenance and
occupancy of such resources, in contravention of the Provincial Policy
Statement, and request the Province to restore and reuse these structures;
7. That, if the Province continues with proposed demolition of significant heritage
resources, Council request the buildings be recorded in the form of photographs
and/or measured drawings, the documentation of the buildings be provided to the
City, and exterior or interior heritage features be made available for salvage to
interested parties prior to any demolition; and
8. Further, that a copy of this Report and Council's Resolution be forwarded to: the
Premier of Ontario; Infrastructure Ontario; the Minister of Economic
Development, Employment and Infrastructure; the Minister of Tourism, Culture
and Sport, and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and the Whitevale
and.District Residents' Association.
Please take any action deemed necessary.
Debbie Shields 0 .
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Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
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Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Meeting
June 24, 2015
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PICKERING 7:00 pm
Tower Room
Attendees: K. Borisko
J. Calder
J. Dempsey •
W.Jamadar
D. Joyce
M. Sawchuck
C. Sopher
J. Van Huss
C. Celebre, Senior Planner, Development Review & Heritage
L. Roberts, Recording Secretary
Absent: T. Reimer
Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items /
Item / (summary of discussion) Status
Ref# (include deadline as
appropriate)
4.0 New Business
4.2) Heritage Assessment—498 Whitevale Road
C. Celebre provided an overview of the heritage consultant's
recommendations as well as staff's analysis and
recommendations.
Moved by J. Calder
1. That Council object to the demolition of the house located at
498 Whtievale Road; and
2. That Council designate 498 Whitevale Road under Part IV of
the Ontario Heritage Act.
3. That Council request that the property be managed in
compliance with the Standards & Guidelines for Conservation
of Provincial Heritage Properties.
Carried
4.3) Heritage Assessment— 650 Whitevale Road
C. Celebre provided an overview and explanation of the location
of the above property.
Moved by K. Borisko.
1. That Council not object to the demolition of the house located
at 650 Whitevale Road;
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Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items /
Item / (summary of discussion) Status
Ref# (include deadline as
appropriate)
2. That Infrastructure Ontario record the building in the form of
photographs and/or drawings and provide the documents of
the building to the City;
3. That prior to demolition, exterior or interior heritage features
be salvaged and any interested heritage organizations, the
City or other interested parties be able to coordinate the
salvage of any materials; and,
4. That a commemorative plaque be located in the proposed trail
head site.
Motion Lost
Discussion ensued and it was noted that while both 498 and
650 Whitevale Road appear to be in poor condition, it was felt
that 650 Whitevale Road should also be considered for potential
community use such as the trail head. Questions were raised
regarding land use once the structure is gone, as well as whether
the developers would be contributing to the cost.
Moved by J. Calder
1. That Council object to the demolition of the house located at
650 Whitevale Road; and
2. That Council designate 650 Whitevale Road under Part IV of
the Ontario Heritage Act.
3. That Council request that the property be managed in
compliance with the Standards & Guidelines for Conservation
of Provincial Heritage Properties.
Carried
4.4) Heritage Assessment— 615 Whitevale Road
C. Celebre provided an overview of the heritage consultant's
comments and recommendations as well as staff's regarding the
above property, noting this was on the list of properties for
heritage evaluation.
Discussion ensued with respect to the designation of properties
while still under Provincial ownership. C. Celebre explained the
City's position on proceeding with designations while still under
Provincial ownership.
Moved by J. Van Huss
1. That Council object to the demolition of the house located at
615 Whitevale Road
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Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items /
Item / (summary of discussion) Status
Ref# (include deadline as
appropriate)
2. That Council request that the property be managed in
compliance with the Standards & Guidelines for Conservation
of Professional Heritage Properties; and,
3. That Council designate 615 Whitevale Road under Part IV of
the Ontario Heritage Act.
Carried
Discussion ensued with questions raised regarding the balance
of properties along the Whitevale Corridor. C. Celebre noted the
remainder would be looked at, but not this year.
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Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Meeting
77:
July 22, 2015
PICKERING 7:00 pm
Main Committee Room
Attendees: K. Borisko
J. Calder
J. Dempsey
T. Reimer
J. Van Huss
•
C. Celebre, Senior Planner, Development Review & Heritage
R. Michaud, Recording Secretary
Absent: W. Jamadar
D. Joyce
M. Sawchuck
C. Sopher
Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items /
Ref# (summary of discussion) Status
(include deadline as
• appropriate)
�4 s:. New Businessf ... a`` sriik ,,
4.1) Heritage Assessments - 3280 Sideline 16
Moved by J. Van Huss
1. That staff ask if the school boards would be interested in -
incorporating the building located at 3280 Sideline 16 into a
future school board block; and.
2. That if the school boards are not interested in incorporating
the building into a future school site, Council not object to the
demolition of the house located at 3280 Sideline 16. _
Carried
Heritage Assessments - 1740 Fifth Concession Road
Moved by J. Dempsey
1. That Council object to the demolition of .
1740 Fifth Concession; and
2. That Council request that the property be managed in
compliance with the Standards & Guidelines for Conservation
- of Provincial Heritage Properties.
Carried
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Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items /
Ref# (summary of discussion) Status
(include deadline as
appropriate)
Heritage Assessments - 3490 Brock Road
Moved by K. Borisko
1. That Council not object to the demolition of the house located
at 3490 Brock Road;
2. That Infrastructure Ontario record the buildings in the form of
photographs and/or drawings and provide the documents of
the building to the City; and
3. That prior to demolition, exterior or interior heritage features
be salvaged and any interested heritage organizations, the
City, or other interested parties be able to coordinate the
salvage of any materials.
Motion Lost
Moved by J. Calder
1. That Council object to the demolition of 3490 Brock Road;
and
2. That Council request that the property be managed in
compliance with the Standards & Guidelines for Conservation
of Provincial Heritage Properties.
Amended Motion Carried
Heritage Assessments - 1050 Whitevale Road
Moved by J. Dempsey
1. That Council object to the demolition of the house located at
1050 Whitevale Road;
2. That Council request that the property be managed in
compliance with the Standards & Guidelines for Conservation
of Provincial Heritage Properties; and
3. That Council designate 1050 Whitevale Road under Part IV of
the Ontario Heritage Act.
Carried
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March 29, 2015
Via E-mail to: internet.feedback.mtour @ontario.ca
The Honourable Michael Coteau
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
Hearst Block, 9th Floor
900 Bay Street •
Toronto, ON M7A 2E1
Dear Minister Coteau,
Re: Built Heritage Threatened in Seaton
I am writing you as a representative of the Whitevale and District Residents' Association
regarding the fact that the City of Pickering received notice in November of 20.14 that
an environmental consultant has been retained by Infrastructure Ontario and is in the
process of gathering background information for the preparation of a Class B
Environmental Assessment for the demolition of 15 properties in the Seaton Urban Area
(North Pickering). While the City of Pickering has been reviewing this initial list of
properties, I understand additional properties continue to be added to the list for
proposed demolition.
After having reviewed the initial list of properties in question, we write to express our
deep concern that the demolition of some of these properties are being
contemplated; not only because of the potential for the immediate loss of these
examples of built heritage in Ontario but also for 1) the implications to Heritage
protections in Ontario and to 2) the respect being afforded by Infrastructure Ontario to
the 2013 OMB rulings on the Central Pickering Development Plan (CPDP) Official Plan
Amendment (OPA) 22 (PL 101016 et al) . Of the 15 properties under consideration for
demolition, eight already have some form of heritage designation, be that a listing on
the Municipal Heritage Register, ORC Heritage Register or designations under either Part
IV or Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. Four of these properties were also designated
as "Heritage Lots" during the aforementioned 2013 OMB hearings.
During the 2013 OMB hearings, Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 22 was accepted as an
amendment to the Central Pickering Development Plan (CPDP). Among the many
changes, OPA 22:
• moved the eastern boundary of the Whitevale District Conservation District to
the eastern village boundary, removing the school, cemetery and several
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properties from the protection of the Ontario Heritage Act Part V Designation
within the Whitevale Heritage Conservation District;
• • reconfirmed the CPDP goal of, "Cultural Heritage: The integration of cultural
heritage into the new community by drawing on the physical legacies of
original aboriginal and European occupations.";
• reconfirmed City Council's requirement that the Neighbourhood plans
"incorporate significant built heritage resources into the lot pattern of the
new and mixed use neighbourhood"; and
• recognized Whitevale Road between Golf Course Road and Sideline 22 as a
"Character Road" with significant "built heritage resources" adjacent to the
road.
One of the justifications provided in the 2013 OMB ruling for the restatement of the
Whitevale Heritage Conservation District eastern boundary is, "that cultural heritage
was comprehensively considered it the development of the CPDP". While several
studies have been performed in recent years, and it does appear that consideration for
protection of heritage assets have been.incorporated into the CPDP, the actions now
being taken by Infrastructure Ontario suggest that when it comes to execution of the
plan, cultural heritage assets are not being protected at all.
Four of the properties along the "Character Road" stretch are on this list of 15 being
considered for demolition and two of these are on designated "Heritage Lots". Two
more of the 15 properties being considered for demolition outside the "Character
Road" area are also on "Heritage Lots". Some of the 15 properties were listed in the
Part V Whitevale Heritage Conservation District registration under the Ontario Planning
Act and one (incredibly) is a beautiful, rare example of stonemason craftsmanship that
was recently designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act on April 22, 2014. We
are shocked that given all the discussions, negotiations, rulings and official designations
under Ontario Law, these properties could even be considered for demolition.
The CPDP claims to be concerned with preserving heritage assets, and the OMB ruling
claimed that OPA 22 would provide the tools to continue to adequately protect our
cultural heritage, however the fact that the demolition of these properties is now being
considered suggest these Cultural Heritage Assets actually have no protection and that
in spite of the language used in the OMB ruling on the matter and the CPDP, the -
protection of built heritage is not a priority.
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We expect that this is largely a financial decision and understand of course that your
office has a responsibility to the taxpayers of Ontario, which we respect. However, we
believe there are alternatives to demolition that all involved parties have an obligation
to pursue. We believe demolition of built heritage assets should properties should only
ever be considered as a last resort.
During Phase Two of the hearing, the OMB heard evidence on maintenance and
ownership of built heritage from the City of Pickering's heritage and planning experts. In
our closing submission, a representative of the Whitevale and District Residents'
Association requested the following:
1. A Recommendation from the Chair that the City of Pickering, Regional
Municipality of Durham and the Province of Ontario enter into a Memorandum
of Understanding ("MOU") to sell the Built Heritage within the Whitevale Heritage
Conservation District and Seaton Urban Area to the original land owners or
current tenants; and
2. A Recommendation from the Chair that the City of Pickering, Regional
Municipality of Durham and the Province of Ontario enter into an MOU to ensure
all Built Heritage resources remain occupied.
During Phase Two of the hearing, the planning expert for the City of Pickering, Mr. Paul
Lowes, was asked a series of questions during cross examination regarding'the Built
Heritage of the Seaton Urban Area Development. When asked specifically who he
believed would be the best steward of heritage properties Mr. Lowes replied:
"It would be appropriate for the person living in the property to own the
property, subject to Dr. Bray's recommendations that if the property is
transferred it should also be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. I
agree that having owners and occupiers being one and the same would be
appropriate to preserve the Heritage Buildings"
Minister Coteau, selling Built Heritage properties to the original land owner or current
tenant was done for the lands west of the Whitevale Hamlet. The City of Pickering was
involved in this process. The Central Pickering Development Plan states on page 12:
Commencing in 1999, the Ontario Realty Corporation sold the agricultural
lands located west of the Duffins Creek and within the Town of Pickering to
the original land owners or tenant farmers. The sale was based on a
Memorandum of Understanding signed by three levels of government-the
Province, the Regional Municipality of Durham and the Town of Pickering-
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that committed all parties to ensuring that the lands remained in agricultural
use in perpetuity. The memorandum of Understanding was supported by
conservation and agricultural easements being placed on the lands.
Why is the Built Heritage east of Whitevale being treated differently than those to the
west? Given these properties are currently owned by the Province,we believe the
Province should take the lead and start the process of returning these lands to their
original owners or current tenants as they have in the past.
During Phase Two of the hearing the City of Pickering put into evidence the state of the
Built Heritage in the Seaton Urban Area Development. In fact, the City of Pickering's
own expert in cultural and heritage planning, Dr. Carl Bray, stated in his expert witness
statement:
Ideally the plan [updated Whitevale Heritage Conservation District Plan]
would include a memorandum of understanding between the City and the
Province regarding commitments by the latter to conserve Provincially-
managed significant cultural heritage resources by designating them under
Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and ensuring that built heritage resources
remain occupied and secure until the new neighbourhoods adjacent to
them are built and occupied. [emphasis added]
A conservation and preservation strategy is clearly required. Currently the state of
Pickering's Built Heritage varies substantially. Consider the following four examples
taken from the Seaton Built Heritage Assessment Prepared by Andre Scheinman,
Heritage Preservation Consultant, in November 2004 for the North Pickering Land
Exchange Team. The first two examples (reference A & B) are properties which are
currently unoccupied and now being considered for demolition. The second two
(reference C & D) are properties which are currently occupied but for which their
futures are very uncertain should the first two be destroyed.
A. Albright Farmstead - 1050 Whitevale Road
The Farmstead at 1050 Whitevale Road was given to Aaron Albright from the
Crown in 1852, originally set aside as part of the Clergy Reserve. The existing
brick dwelling was built sometime after 1861, but likely from the physical/stylistic
evidence within a decade of that date.
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Substantial heritage fabric remains including window surroundings with paneled
dado, door surrounds and baseboards. Unfortunately serious damage occurred
due to roof leaks.
The property is considered to be of Local Significance.
When visited 10 years ago this building was tenanted and considered an 'A'
category structure though the sidelights and transom of the main entrance had
been 'bricked in' sometime previous to that. However, since that time the
building has become derelict. The fine 6/6 wood sash and, more significantly,
the pointed arch sash with bar tracery have been removed from the building
and replaced with vinyl units which bear no resemblance to the original sash.
Of greater concern is the longstanding neglect of a roof leak that has allowed
the roof structure and portions of the interior to be sorely damaged, a condition
that appears to be ongoing and has not been addressed. This building is
certainly, at minimum, of Local Significance, and both the decision-maker with
regards to window replacement and the neglect leading to its denigration are
extremely unfortunate.
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B. Nathaniel Hastings House- 1130 Whitevale Road
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This lot was originally part of the extensive lands granted by the Crown to Isabella
Hill. This house was built c. 1835-40 and is the only one within the area studies by
Mr. Scheinman that was recorded in the 1851 consensus as being of stone. The
building is a fine example of the vernacular adaptation of Anglo-Palladian
(Georgian) motifs and is one of the few five bay residents built this early in the
area.
The Nathaniel Hastings House is considered to be of high Regional Significance.
The loss of original windows is unfortunate but otherwise much of the heritage
fabric remains, including much of the interior. However, it is under threat and
gradual attrition by neglect and low quality repairs/maintenance. Of particular
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concern currently is the condition of the roof which appears about ready to fail
and allow moisture to penetrate the historic interior
❖ See Attachment 2 for Photograph of the Nathaniel Hastings House from
Mr. Scheinman's Report
C. Former Schoolhouse —3215 Sideline 28
The Former School (the "Whitevale Schoolhouse") is a Greek Revival School
Building built in 1864-65. After being declared redundant, the building was saved
from demolition by its being purchased, restored and renovated as a private
home by the current occupant, Mr. Charles Neville, who bought the building in
1968 only to be expropriated in 1972. This rural school conforms closely to the
prototype developed by J. G. Hodgins in his guidelines for school buildings in
Upper Canada (1859) and still has many student Names and dates incised into
the relatively soft brick.
While the interior has been renovated for use as a private home, it has been
done so with great respect for its former use preserving and revealing such items
as original plaster cornice, chalkboards and coat rails. The fine heavy timber
king-post roof structure remains unchanged.
This resource is considered to be of high Regional Significance for the following
reasons:
• It was the educational and social focus of the community over 100 years
where the education of the youth or generations of Majorville (Whitevale)
and region took place;
• It is a key landmark on the eastern approach to Whitevale.
The Whitevale School has been carefully preserved and maintained by Mr.
Neville who purchased it just prior to expropriation.
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Scheinman's Report
D. William Turner House -3250 Sideline 28
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William Turner arrived in Pickering form New Brunswick in 1841 and settled on this
land. His descendants remained on the property until just after World War Two.
Mr. Chris Kahn purchased the William Turner House in September 1973, his wife
Allison moved in about four years later. Mr. Khan is a carpenter and handyman
and has continued to occupy the William Turner House since its purchase nearly
40 years ago.
A substantial amount of original detailing remains throughout the house
including front door treatment, window and door castings, base and chair rail
and wide pine flooring. Most impressive however is the wood paneled window
embrasure and the heavy 2nd floor joists, finely planed and with beaded edges
indicating clearly that they were always intended to be exposed.
The William Turner House is considered Regionally Significant. Both interior and
exterior remain quite intact including the early and now rare features. The site
context also retains integrity.except for the loss of barns.
❖ See Attachment 4 for Photographs of William Turner House from Mr.
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We agree with both City of Pickering experts and feel the best way to protect these
cultural heritage resources from the same fate of neglect and denigration is to sell them
back to the original or current owners who would be the best stewards of these
significant properties. In the cases where sales to the original or current owners are not
possible, sale of the properties into private hands under appropriate conditions of
heritage preservation is the next best alternative. Other important heritage homes in
the Whitevale area have been preserved through this method including the posting of
a performance bond by purchasing party to assure proper restoration and quality of
workmanship.
We respectfully ask that you please intervene in this process and help ensure that these
and other valuable pieces of Ontario's history are not lost in spite of the contrary
actions and commitments that have already been made by all levels of government
involved in this matter.
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Please feel free to contact representatives of the Whitevale and District Residents'
Association at auig.robert @gmail.com or srfinlayson@hotmail.com to discuss the matter
further. We are very interested in working with you to protect these heritage assets for
future generations to enjoy.
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Scott Finlayson Robert Quig
President, Whitevale and District Vice President, Whitevale and District
Residents' Association Residents' Association
Copy: Hon. Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario •
Hon. Madeleine Meilleur, Attorney General of Ontario
Joe Dickson, MPP Ajax-Pickering
Heritage Pickering
Mayor Ryan
Members of Council
Members, Ontario Municipal Board
Members, Ontario Heritage Trust
Chief Administrative Officer
Director, Community Services
Director, Office of Sustainability
Chief Planning Officer
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Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport
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Dear Minister Coteau,
Re: Built Heritage Threatened in Seaton
I write to you as a concerned citizen of Ontario and a long-time resident of Whitevale. I
have become aware that Infrastructure Ontario has begun the assessment process to
demolish 15 heritage properties in the Seaton Lands in North Pickering.
Having reviewed the list of properties in question,I am writing to express my deep concern that demolition of
some of these properties is being contemplated. I am concerned not only about their immediate loss,but also
about the potential for future losses of other provincially-owned homes. In fact, several of the,properties being
considered for demolition already have some form of heritage designation under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Their heritage value has already been established and any other owner other than the government'of Ontario
would be obligated to maintain and protect these buildings. And,if the houses are deemed to be derelict, it has •
not escaped our notice that the Ontario Government has been the landlord for over 40 years!
While this is likely a financial decision and I understand, of course,that your office has a responsibility to the
taxpayers of Ontario,I believe there are alternatives to demolition that all involved parties have an obligation to
pursue. Demolition of built heritage assets should only ever be considered as a last resort:
I respectfully ask that you please intervene in this process and help ensure that these and other.valuable pieces
of Ontario's history are not lost in spite of the contrary.actions and commitments that have already been made
by all levels of government involved in this matter.
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437 Churphwin St. •
Whiteyale, ON LOH 1MO
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Hon. Madeleine Meilleur, Attorney General of Ontario
Joe Dickson, MPP Ajax-Pickering
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I am writing you as a concerned citizen of Ontario regarding the fact that I have become aware
that Infrastructure Ontario has begun the assessment process to demolish 15 heritage properties in
the Seaton Lands in North Pickering. _
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After having reviewed the list of properties in•question, I am writing you to express my deep concern
that the demolition of some of these properties is being contemplated. I am concerned not only
about their immediate loss, but also the potential for future losses of other provincially owned homes.
Several of the properties being considered for demolition already have some form of heritage
designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. Their heritage value hds already been established and
any other owner other than the government of Ontario would be obligated to maintain and protect
these buildings.
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While this is likely.a financial decision and I understand of course that'your office has a responsibility .
to the taxpayers of Ontario, I believe there are alternatives to demolition that all involved parties •
have an obligation to pursue. Demolition of built heritage assets should only ever be considered as a
last resort.
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I respectfully ask that you please intervene in this process and help ensure that these and other
valuable pieces of Ontario's history, are not lost in spite of the contrary actions and commitments •
that have already been made by all levels of government involved in this matter.
Seven years ago we purchased d heritage properly in the hamlet of Whitevale. With careful
renovations,we upgraded the living spaces and preserved the heritage attributes of the buildings. It
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has become a more than comfortable place to live.. i ne preservation of-many of these heritage •
buildings should become available to others with the same desire to appreciate the historic
significance of the structures and become stewards of our Ontario history.
The accelerated mindless housing sprawl on our best farmland in the Whitevale community, .
exemplifies the mercenary approach developers have adopted to destro •the most important
resources we own.Surely you can save and restore a few monuments to display to future
generations that we are not heartless. In this critical time of "Save our Land and Water" can,you not
make these exceptions to do our part? .
Thank you for your attention to this important issue. '
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The Honourable Michael Coteau
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
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Toronto, ON M7A 2E1
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Re: Heritage properties threatened to be demolished in Seaton
I am writing you as a concerned citizen of Ontario and resident of the Heritage Hamlet of Whitevale.
I have recently become aware that Infrastructure Ontario has begun the assessment process to
demolish 15 heritage properties in the.Seaton Lands in North Pickering.
I know some of the properties in question(for instance the beautiful stone house"Nathaniel Hastings House"at 1130
Whitevale Road) and I have reviewed,the list of all the properties slated for demolition. I am writing you to•express my
deep concern about the impending loss of what is part of our region's heritage.Several of the properties being
considered for demolition already have some form of heritage designation under the Ontario .
Heritage Act.Some have been labelled as being of"high regional significance".Some are simply beautiful wood or
stone,structures from the 19th century,which represent various periods in our region's history.Their heritage value has
already been established and any owner other than the government of Ontario would be obligated to maintain and •
protect these buildings.Once demolished they would represent an irreplaceable loss for our community and even for
our province. •
This is likely a financial decision and I understand that your office has a responsibility to the taxpayers
of Ontario. However, your responsibility is not only to accommodate today's taxpayers, it is also to
consider the preservation of our cultural assets for-the benefit of future generations.There are
alternatives to demolition that all involved parties have an obligation-to pursue. Demolition of built
heritage assets should only ever be considered as a last resort. Examples in neighbouring towns such
as Markham have demonstrated that such buildings can be sold and lovingly restored by dedicated •
owners. They contribute to the pride we have in our roots, in the culture and history of our
community.
The fate of These buildings deserve careful consideration'. I respectfully ask that you intervene in this
process and help ensure that these and other valuable pieces of Ontario's history are not lost, in spite
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The Honourable Michael Coteau
Minister of Culture, Tourism and Sport
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I am writing to you about the proposal to demolish many heritage houses, currently owned by the province, on
Concession Five in Whitevale.I understand that the demolitions are to make way for the Seaton project. I also
understand that despite a heritage designation the province may over rule the designation if it so chooses. •
Concession Five is apart of Pickering's heritage. The area in question runs between Brock Road in the East and
the village of Whitevale in the West. It runs in a straight line and rises and falls with the landscape. Along the
road are many examples of early farmsteads.
In particular there are several one storey stone houses, one larger stone house, 615 Whitevale Road, and the
original schoolhouse at 3215 Sideline 28. This is a Greek revival schoonuilding constructed in 1864-65. It has
been lovingly preserved by the current resident. Of interest is the exterior where graduating students have
etched their names over the past one hundred years. •
#615 was built by a Mr Major who founded the community of Whitevale,which was at first named Majorville. j
This beautiful house is located on the crest of a hill opposite to Sideline 26.
This house is an important part of the.history'of settlement around the mill on Duffins Creek, over a hundred
years ago.As such it should be preserved and maintained for future generations and not demolished.
• Your intervention in this matter will be appreciated by all local residents and by those interested in the history
of the area.
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