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Minutes/Meeting Summary
Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
March 27, 2024
Electronic Meeting 7:00 pm Attendees: R. Anderson
L. Jeffrey
S. Monaghan R. Smiles C. Doody-Hamilton A. Bhadra
J. White
A. Whalen, Chair, Land Over Landings J. Sabean, Founder, Pickering Township Historical Society S. Lasky, Owner, 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road E. Game, Senior Planner, Heritage (Staff Liaison)
A. MacGillivray, Committee Coordinator (Recording Secretary)
Absent: N. Brewster
Item/ Ref #
Details & Discussion & Conclusion
(summary of discussion)
Action Items/Status
(include deadline as appropriate) 1. Review and Approval of Agenda
Moved by C. Doody-Hamilton Seconded by R. Smiles
That the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda of March 27, 2024 be approved.
Carried
2. Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
3. Delegations
3.2 Shea Lasky Re: Municipal Heritage Register Review and
Update - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road, Part IV Designation under the Ontario Heritage Act Shea Lasky spoke to his opposition to the
proposed heritage designation citing fears that it
could reduce the value of the property. He
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Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate)
indicated that he did not intend to sell the property and that he is looking to add an extension. He spoke to his intention to raise his
family in the home and expressed that he thought it was unfair for Council to potentially make a decision that could decrease the property’s value. A question and answer period ensued between
the Committee and Mr. Laskin regarding:
• the potential for future buyers to be scared off by a heritage designation on the property; and,
• clarification as to why there is concern for reduced property value if there is no intent to sell the property at present.
3.1 Alexis Whalen, Chair, Land Over Landings
John Sabean, Founder, Pickering Township Historical Society Re: Brougham Hall Community Centre
Alexis Whalen, Chair, Land Over Landings and John Sabean, Founder, Pickering Township
Historical Society spoke to the Brougham Hall
Community Centre, noting its historical significance, the building’s current condition, and the lease that the City has with Transport Canada. They requested that the Committee
advise Council regarding the risks and costs of
the Community Centre’s continued closure.
A question and answer period ensued between the Committee and Ms. Whalen and Mr. Sabean
regarding:
• clarification regarding the City’s lease agreement with Transport Canada for the use of Brougham Hall Community Centre;
• clarification regarding the facility being part of the Federal Airport Lands historically expropriated and still owned by Transport Canada;
• the various historic buildings identified on
the Federal Airport Lands;
• clarification that the land is not protected as part of the Oak Ridges Moraine;
• the importance of the building in the surrounding context of historic Brougham;
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Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate)
• whether Transport Canada could be engaged regarding the upkeep and
maintenance of the facility;
• the City’s responsibility for maintenance and upkeep of the building under the current lease agreement;
• Transport Canada’s repair of the roof of the facility in 2019;
• concerns regarding the various levels of
government involved and whether
preserving historical buildings is one of their priorities;
• whether the federal heritage agency is
aware of this building;
• concerns regarding the building being within the City’s Facility Renewal Study conducted in January 2024;
• whether there were funding opportunities to assist with the maintenance or restoration of the building;
• the revenue opportunities for the City if the
building was reopened for facility rentals;
• the current federal heritage designation under the Federal Heritage Buildings
Review Office (FHBRO); and,
• clarification that the federal government does not have to abide by a municipal designation under the Ontario Heritage
Act.
The Committee discussed drafting a Motion to recommend action to City Council regarding Brougham Hall Community Centre. The
Committee indicated that a Motion could be
drafted for consideration at a future meeting. The Committee engaged in discussion regarding whether potential loss of property value is a valid
concern for owners of heritage properties.
C. Doody-Hamilton agreed
to work with the Committee to create an initial draft Motion for consideration at a future meeting.
5. New Business
5.1 2023 Year-End Report and 2024 Work Plan
E. Game provided an overview of the Committee’s draft 2023 Year-End Report and 2024 Work Plan.
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Moved by L. Jeffrey Seconded by S. Monaghan
That the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee endorse the 2023 Year-End Report and 2024 Work Plan, subject to minor administrative changes or revisions.
Carried
5.2 Notice of Intention to Designate - 895 Wonder Drive (formerly 815 Highway 7) E. Game provided an overview of the Notice of
Intention to Designate 895 Wonder Drive (formerly 815 Highway 7) including the draft Notice of Intention to Designate and Designation By-law.
Moved by C. Doody-Hamilton Seconded by S. Monaghan That Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee supports the draft designation by-law attached in
Attachment 5 of this report. Carried
5.3 Municipal Heritage Register Review and Update - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road, Part IV Designation under the Ontario Heritage Act
E. Game provided an overview of the subject property including:
• a brief background the property;
• the Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report
(CHER) conducted for the subject
property;
• the description of historic place
• statement of Cultural Heritage Value; and,
• a list of heritage attributes. The Committee engaged in discussion regarding:
• the rarity of the structure type throughout Ontario;
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Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate)
• the owner’s expressed concerns regarding impacts to property value;
• concerns regarding provincial legislation that could put the property at risk of demolition in not designated by January 1, 2025;
• concerns regarding future window replacement and what materials would be permitted to be used if designated;
• the adjacent building at the kitty corner
that was built in 1953. Moved by L. Jeffrey Seconded by J. White
That Heritage Pickering supports the Part IV designation of 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Carried
6. Other Business
6.1 301 Kingston Road Update
E. Game provided an update regarding the Council decision on March 25, 2024 regarding the designation of 301 Kingston Road, and
indicated that she will keep the Committee
updated throughout the process.
7. Next Meeting
The next regular meeting of the Heritage Pickering
Advisory Committee is scheduled for April 24, 2024.
The Committee discussed the Special Meeting that may be called regarding Brougham Hall Community Centre prior to the next scheduled meeting.
8. Adjournment
Moved by S. Monaghan Seconded by C. Doody-Hamilton
That the meeting be adjourned.
Carried
Meeting Adjourned: 8:40 pm