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Minutes/Meeting Summary
Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
May 27, 2020
7:00 pm
Electronic Meeting
Attendees: J. Dempsey
J. Irwin
W. Jamadar
A. Khan
R. Smiles
C. Sopher
E. Martelluzzi, Planner II Heritage
R. Perera, Recording Secretary
Guests: B. George, Local History & Genealogy, Pickering Public Library
Absent: S. Croteau
D. Felin
E. John
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1. Welcome & Introductions
E. Martelluzzi welcomed everyone to the electronic
meeting.
2. Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
3. Review and Approval of Agenda
Moved by A. Khan
Seconded by R. Smiles
E. Martelluzzi reviewed the agenda items with the
inclusion of an additional item under Other Business.
Carried
4. Approval of Minutes
-February 26, 2020
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Moved by J. Dempsey
Seconded by W. Jamadar
That the minutes of the February 26, 2020 meeting of
the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee be
approved pending a minor edit to item 7.
Carried
5. Business Arising From Minutes
There were no items of business arising from the
minutes.
6. New Business
6.1 Site Plan - 2026 Altona Road
(Icon Forest District Limited)
E. Martelluzzi appeared before the Committee to
provide a brief overview of the site plan application
submitted by Icon Forest District Limited (Icon
Homes) to facilitate a residential common element
condominium development at the northwest corner of
Finch and Altona road.
She noted that the Rouge Park Neighbourhood
Development Guidelines identified a potential
heritage home on the adjoining lands to the north of
the property. The farmhouse is located outside of the
floodplain, but within areas of “spill over” from
Petticoat Creek. In order to flood proof the proposed
development, Icon Homes plans to build up the north
boundary of the development in order to redirect
overland flows westerly towards Petticoat Creek and
thus, as a result, the farmhouse will become
uninhabitable. Due to various restraints it was
determined that the farmhouse would not be retained
and that it would be commemorated at a new
entrance feature at the corner of Finch and Altona
Roads.
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At the March 27, 2019 Heritage Pickering meeting,
the Committee reviewed application for an
official plan amendment, a zoning by-law
amendment, a draft plan of subdivision and a draft
plan of condominium, which included a
Commemoration Plan for the subject lands. The
Committee supported the development and the
Commemoration Plan with conditions, which included
that prior to issuance of the site plan approval, the
final landscape plans implementing the
recommendation for the Commemoration Plan be
forwarded to the Heritage Pickering Advisory
Committee for comment.
She noted the following of the submitted landscape
plans:
a feature wall set in a garden bed and tree
lined walkways - to be comprised of salvaged
stone from the historic farmhouse, where
possible;
a concrete sidewalk leading to a trellis;
bench seating; and,
a commemorative plaque.
E. Martelluzzi noted that Branch Architecture was
retained by the City to peer review the landscape
plans and the heritage rationale as they related to
cultural heritage commemoration. Branch
Architecture has reviewed the submitted information
and is satisfied with the applicant’s approach to
commemorate the farmhouse within the open space
entry feature within their development.
The applicant initially proposed a commemorative
plaque to be displayed on a 23 inch by 13 inch acrylic
sign, about 42 inches in height at the top of the sign.
Based on comments received from Branch
Architecture, the applicant has agreed to revise the
plaque to be a metal or aluminum with etched ink or
enamel, on a post and steel plaque base.
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E. Martelluzzi noted that there still remains a number
of spelling errors and conflicting information on the
plaque that requires revision.
Members noted the following comments :
the branding of the plaque include the City of
Pickering;
the Committee’s preference is that the
farmhouse remain on the site;
the non-native maple species be changed to
native maple; and,
ensure that the plaque comply with AODA
requirements.
Moved by J. Irwin
Seconded by R. Smiles
Recommendation:
1. That the commemorative plaque details be
changed to reflect a post & steel plaque base,
and metal or aluminum with etched ink or
enamel mounted sign, and;
2. That the date stone detail be removed from the
plans.
Carried
6.2 2019 Accomplishments and 2020 Workplan
C. Sopher noted the addition of grants for heritage
permit applications for conservation and restoration of
heritage attributes.
Moved by W. Jamadar
Seconded by J. Dempsey
That the 2019 Accomplishments and 2020 Workplan
be approved subject to minor edits.
Carried
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7. Correspondence
7.1 Heritage Pickering webpage
E. Martelluzzi noted that City Staff will begin updating
the City’s Heritage Webpage with Committee input
where possible.
8. Other Business
8.1 Seaton Heritage properties,
1585 Whitevale Road & 3285 Sideline 20
E. Martelluzzi noted that regarding the listing of 1585
Whitevale Road on the Heritage Register, under the
recommendation of J. Dempsey, will require further
investigating as the property is not listed as a
heritage lot in Seaton.
She further noted that the City already issued a
notice of intent to designate 3285 Sideline 20,
however, this was put on hold due to the involvement
from the Province on surrounding lots.
8.2 Heritage Properties on Whitevale Road
C. Sopher noted that a number of heritage houses
and buildings on Whitevale road owned by
Infrastructure Ontario require up keeping as the
properties are deteriorating. E. Martelluzzi noted that
building standards do apply to provincially owned
buildings.
E. Marttelluzzi to look further
into designating the property.
9. Next Meeting June 24, 2020
Adjournment
Meeting Adjourned: 7:40 pm
Copy: City Clerk
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