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Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
February 26, 2008
7:00 pm
Main Committee Room
Attendees: Jim Simpson - Vice Chair
Theresa Abernethy, Member
Shirley Curran, Member
Karen Emmink, Member
Richard Fleming, Member
Shawna Foxton, Vice-Chair
Gordon Zimmerman, Member
Linda Roberts, Recording Secretary
Absent: Pamela Fuselli
Councillor Johnson
Debi Wilcox
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1.0 Welcome
Jim welcomed everyone to the meeting and noted that he and
Shawna would be co-chairing the meeting tonight. He asked
the Committee if we could revise the agenda in order to
proceed with the Sub-Committee update first.
2.0 Approval of Minutes
Moved by Karen Emmink
Seconded by Shirley Curran
Minutes of the January 29, 2008 meeting were approved
Carried
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3.0 Update from Sub-Committee
Jim provided Committee members with an in depth presentation
on their progress to date with respect to the newly formed sub-
committee on the development of an education plan. He
reviewed the various initiatives to promote Heritage and went
over the key targets, explaining the different approaches
required for the various groups.
Discussion ensued on the best approach to pursue this plan
and how to prioritize, possibly maximizing on the items that
could be done with a minimum of time and cost involved.
Resources required will help determine this. It was suggested
that the year 2011 would be a good target date. It was also
suggested we do a photo archive on the Seaton lands prior to
development.
4.0 New and Unfinished Business
4.1 Follow Up Heritage Pickering Comments
Whitevalle Mill, 425 Whitevale Road
Zoninq By-law Amendment Application A 11/06
Shawna provided an update with regards to her comments on Shawna to draft letter
the Whitevale Mill. The Committee was in agreement that
these comments be put in letter form. Shawna will draft a letter
to forward to the City Clerk.
4.2 Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-05
Zavala Developments Inc.
Part of Lot 27 & 28. Concession 4
This application was presented to the Committee for review and
comments. The Committee questioned what the houses would Linda to forward memo
look like, what the proposed architectural designs would be and to Planning
what will happen to the existing structures being either Block
199 or 118, the exact Block being unclear on the plan.
4.3 Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-06
Hunley Homes Ltd., Part Lot 26 & 27, Concession 4
This application was presented to the Committee for review and Linda to forward memo
comments. The Committee questioned the existing brick house to Planning
on the east side of Sideline 26 and where it was located in
reference to the plan. They also wanted clarification on Blocks
117, 119, and 120, as they are believed to have heritage
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significance.
4.4 Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-200S-04
Hunley Homes Ltd., - Part Lot 23,24, Concession 3
This application was presented to the Committee. The
application was received for review purposes only, no
comments being made.
4.5 Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-200S-03
Zavala Developments Inc., Part Lot 25, Concesssion 3
This application was presented to the Committee. The
application was received for review purposes only, no
comments being made.
4.6 Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-200S-01
OPA OS/001 P, Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited
Part of Lots 17 & 1S,. Concession 3
This application was presented to the Committee. The
application was received for review purposes only, no
comments being made.
4.7 Draft Plan of Condominium CP-2007-01
Middlecove Estates Inc. (Vista Homes)
526 & 542 Kingston Road
Part of Lot 30, Ranqe 3, Broken Front Concession
This application was presented to the Committee for review and
comments. The Committee noted there was a property of
interest on these lands which was not being incorporated into Linda to forward memo
the plan. They were concerned about the current upkeep of to Planning
this historically significant home, and would like the
preservation of the building to be investigated.
4.S Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-200S-07
1133373 Ontario Inc.
Part Lots 23, 24, 25 and 26, Concession 3
Part Lots 23 & 24, Concession 4
This application was presented to the Committee. The
application was received for review purposes only, no
comments being made.
At the conclusion of reviewing the above site plan applications,
the Committee agreed that Planning should be requested to:
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. provide key reference maps along with future
applications, to provide for better referencing when Linda to forward memo
reviewing the plans, and also to show any existing to Planning
structures on the map as well;
. inform the Committee when archeological studies are
being done, and indicate any native sites. They also
questioned whether the Native community had been
approached (i.e. Whitevale Road)
. received confirmation that their previous comments with
respect to Sideline 26 had been received. They
questioned the re-routing of Sideline 26 and what the
plans were for this as well as what is being done with
respect to the preservation of the Major House located
at 940 Whitevale Road.
. Have a Planner attend the meetings
5.0 Correspondence
5.1 Heritaqe Resources Centre
Correspondence was received with respect to an invitation to
attend the annual general meeting of the Heritage Resources
Centre to be held on March 5th at the University of Waterloo. Linda to notify Gordon
Gordon expressed his interest in attending, and the Committee
asked him to report back at our next meeting. It was
suggested we advise Gordon whether any expenses incurred
would be reimbursed.
5.2 Durham Region Water and Wastewater Master Plan
Re: Public Information Centre
Correspondence was received with respect to upcoming public
information centres.
6.0 Other Business
6.1 Draft Presentation - Annual Report
Copies of the draft presentation for the Annual Report were Linda to inquire
provided to the members. Jim asked that any comments be
forwarded to Pamela. He also inquired as to whether we
would be receiving a format to follow for the actual report. He
questioned what points needed to be covered in the report.
6.2 Jim questioned the new and unfinished business section
beinq forwarded along with aqendas.
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6.3 Blacksmith Shop - Cherrvwood
Jim noted the Blacksmith Shop in Cherrywood appears to have
a church being run from this location. He questioned the
zoning and whether this had gone through Planning. He also Linda to email
questioned the house across the street from the Blacksmith response from
Shop where a large addition is being constructed. Due to the Planning to members
fact that it is directly across from a heritage structure, he felt
the Committee should have been notified. He asked that
Planning be requested to provide comments prior to our next
meeting, and that this item be placed on our next agenda.
6.4 March meetinq
A tentative date of March 18th was set for the next meeting.
6.5 Deleqation - Gordon Wilson
Gordon Wilson, a Whitevale resident, appeared before the
Committee with a followup presentation with respect to a
portable exhibition for display purposes at various locations Linda to confirm
throughout Pickering. He provided the Committee with three
copies of his proposal and went over the details. Jim noted
this was a good tie in with our educational plans which the sub-
committee are preparing.
A question and answer period ensued.
Moved by Gordon Zimmerman
Seconded by Shirley Curran
That the Committee support the proposal as submitted by City Clerk to action
Gordon Wilson and provide our recommendation to staff and
request the City Clerk inquire into the allocation of funds.
Carried
7.0 Next Meetinq
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Meeting adjourned: 9:00 pm
Copy: City Clerk
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