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Minutes I Meeting Summary
Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
July 3, 2007
7:00 pm
Main Committee Room
Attendees:
Pamela Fuselli - Chair
Jim Simpson - Vice Chair
Theresa Abernethy, Member
Debi Bentley, City Clerk
Shirley Curran, Member
Richard Fleming, Member
Shawna Foxton, Member
Gordon Zimmerman, Member
Regrets:
Councillor Johnson
Karen Emmink
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1.0 The agenda of June 19, 2007 was presented due to a lack of
quorum on that date.
Questions arose on whether the Committee could entertain
video and/or telephone conferencing in circumstances where a
quorum would not be obtained. The City Clerk advised that
under the Municipal Act and the Rules of Procedure governing
advisory committees, this meeting forum was not permitted.
2.0 New and Unfinished Business
2.1 Historical Maps
Discussion ensued on the historical maps and if the maps Debi to follow up with
could be scanned onto the Heritage Pickering section of the Planning &
website. With the desire of the Committee to increase the Development for the
website content, this was deemed an excellent idea to pursue. scanning
The maps for scanning are 1860,1917, Early 1800's.
2.2 Heritaqe Inventory
It was noted by the Chair, that the heritage inventory is a key
task to be completed by the Committee, especially as it relates
to properties of heritage interest. She noted that the City Clerk
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receives inquiries on a fairly frequent basis, asking if a property
is designated or of heritage interest.
Discussion ensued on the inventories completed and/or
available to date, along with electronic copies/photos of the
subject properties. Concern was raised on the need for a large
number of properties to be located using GPS. Staff were
requested to contact IT to see if a staff member could attend
the next meeting to explain if and how GPS/GIS is used at the
City and how it could be encompassed within a heritage
database.
The City Clerk noted that a number of municipalities had
heritage inventories and databases, noting the City of City Clerk to report at
Brantford was an excellent example. The Committee the next meeting
requested the City Clerk to report back on what other
municipalities are doing.
3.0 Approval of Minutes
Moved by Gordon Zimmerman
Seconded by Richard Fleming
That the minutes of the meeting held on May 15, 2007 be
adopted.
CARRIED
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4.0 615 Whitevale Road
Discussion ensued with the concern of the tenant at 615
Whitevale Road being asked to move out of the property as Del
Property Management have indicated the cost to repair the
home is approximately $300,000 based on a consultants report.
The tenant had requested a copy of the report in order to obtain
comments from Heritage Pickering.
The following concerns were raised:
. Who prepared the report and what were their heritage
credentials
. The property is of interest to Heritage Pickering as the
home is located in the Whitevale Heritage District
. Located on a key piece of Whitevale Road
. Del Property management need to explain their position
with respect to this house due to its significant heritage
value
Moved by Theresa Abernethy
Seconded by Gordon Zimmerman
1. That Del Property management be advised that 615
Whitevale Road is a property of heritage interest and is
currently under the Whitevale Heritage District
Guidelines;
2. That Del Property Management be requested to provide
a copy of the consultant's report for 615 Whitevale Road
to Heritage Pickering for their review and comment;
3. That Del Property Management be requested to cease
further action on the property pending a review by
Heritage Pickering; and
4. That the City Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to
Del Property Management for their immediate action and
a copy of the correspondence be sent to Council for their
information at this time.
Carried
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5.0 Update on Tapestry Event
The Chair advised members that it was a good event; the
Heritage Pickering presence was valuable and would
recommend participating next year.
Suggestions for next years display area;
. Binder containing the designated properties
. Firm dates on the historical maps
. Name badges for members
. Brief overview of Committees' role on heritage matters
. Educational display
6.0 Meetinq Schedule
Due to the significant amount of work to be completed in the Committee
approved workplan, members were of the opinion that meetings Coordinator to book
would be required during the summer months. Based on the meeting rooms and
discussion, a further meeting in July has been scheduled for update calendar
July 24,2007 and August 21,2007.
7.0 Correspondence
The following correspondence was reviewed:
. CHO News Publication
. Ontario Historical Society
. Heritage Community Recognition Program 2007.
The Committee discussed possible nominations for the Shawna to review and
Heritage Community Recognition Program in 2007. Based on provide
the discussion, it was determined that a review of possible recommendation for
candidates be undertaken and a recommendation presented at July 24, 2007 meeting.
the July 24, 2007 meeting.
Correspondence relating to the Southeast Collector Trunk lEA Shawna to update the
Study Area, namely, the Big Sewer Pipe route was provided to Committee as
members present. Members questioned if there was official required.
City notification for items of this nature. The City Clerk advised
of the current notification process for items of this nature.
Shawna indicated that she was on the mailing list for this matter
and would endeavour to keep the Committee updated.
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8.0 Other Business
8.1 Discussion ensued with respect to Linton House, which is
located on Squires Beach Road. The Chair had been
contacted by Debra Linton, who has a vested interest in the
property due to being the family that previously owned the
property. Concern was raised on the preservation of the house
and what the status of the house was.
Consensus of the Committee was reached to obtain a status City Clerk to follow up
update on the matter and the City Clerk indicated that she and provide members
would follow up on their behalf with City staff familiar with the with an update on the
project (Water Pollution Control Plant). house status.
8.2 Further discussion ensued with respect to the Heritage Trails
Magazine and the Chair indicated that it would be beneficial for
the City to be involved in the 'Trails Open Ontario'.
8.3 Heritaqe Permit Application - 545 Whitevale Road
The Chair advised members of a minor heritage permit City Clerk to advise the
application that had been submitted with respect to a deck Planning &
installation at 545 Whitevale Road. She advised that she had Development
met with the City Clerk and the process for how minor heritage Department of
permit application are handled was discussed. Previously, approval.
minor heritage amendments were reviewed by the Chair of
Heritage Pickering as part of the informal process of the
Planning & Development Department, and then the Committee
was updated at the next regular meeting. There is no
mandatory review of Heritage Pickering required, and this was
a process that had worked well in the past and City staff were
requesting that this same process be followed.
Consensus was reached that the previous process had worked
well and the Chair would ensure the Committee was updated or
consulted in the event that there was concern from a heritage
perspective.
The Committee was provided a copy of the application for 545
Whitevale Road and advised that approval from the Chair had
been provided for the minor application and that the City Clerk
would advise the Planning & Development Department of this
approval.
8.4 Whitevale Heritaqe District Guidelines - Manual
The Chair inquired as to whether the guideline manual could be City Clerk to action
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typed into an electronic format, for the purpose of allowing the
Committee to update recommended changes within an
electronic format. The City Clerk will follow up with Planning &
Development to determine if an electronic format, and if not,
arrangements will be made to have it copy typed.
8.5 Banner on Old Manor House (Real Estate Office)
The Chair asked for a status update with respect to the banner City Clerk to action
on the Old Manor House, corner of Brock Road and Highway 2.
The building is currently being used as a real estate office. The
City Clerk advised that she would follow up with the Manager,
By-law Enforcement Officer to have the matter reviewed.
9.0 Next Meetinq
The next meetinq will be held on July 24,2007.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:43 pm
Copy: Mayor Ryan
Members of Council
Chief Administrative Officer
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