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Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
i June 15, 2010
PICKERING 7:00 pm
Main Committee Room
Attendees: Councillor Johnson
Terence Arvisais
Joanne Glasser
Wickham Jamadar
Keith Falconer
Rey Moreno
Peter Rodrigues
Isa James, Planner II
L. Roberts, Recording Secretary
Absent: Rhonda Lawson, Vice Chair
Margaret Woods
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1.0 Welcome
T. Arvisais welcomed everyone to the meeting and informed
the Committee that he would be chairing in the absence of R.
Lawson.
2.0 Delegation
Patricia Lowe, 452 Churchwin Street, appeared before the
Committee to present plans for the proposed alterations to their
home which is situated in the Whitevale District. She provided
the committee with copies of the draft proposal and photos of
the proposed alteration.
1. James informed the applicant she would need to fill out a
heritage permit application and submit it to the Planning
Department for approval.
The applicant left the meeting and discussion ensued with
respect to the proposed application.
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by K. Falconer
The applicant's proposed alteration to the property is
appropriate to the buildings in Whitevale, therefore the
Committee supports the proposal.
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CARRIED
3.0 Approval of Minutes
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by J. Glasser
That the minutes of the April 20th and May 18th, 2010 meetings
be approved.
CARRIED
4.0 Other Business
4.1) Evaluation Forms
Copies of the proposed evaluation forms were handed out.
Discussion ensued with respect to the forms and questions
arose with respect to the scoring system. It was the consensus
of the Committee to use the form in the'process of their
evaluation of properties, with the condition that the forms can be
changed if necessary.
4.2) Property Selection
Reference was made to R. Lawson's email which included the
following properties be considered for designation;
Salem Church, James Munger House and the Major House.
Discussion ensued with respect to additional properties to be
considered for the Register. ,
It was suggested that a letter be sent out to all properties I. James/L. Roberts to
identified for listing on the Municipal Heritage Register in order action
to obtain the homeowners' approval.
1. James provided additional information with respect to the
James Munger house which is being threatened by the Highway
7 expansion.
4.3) Sub Committee Updates
Doors Open;
W. Jamadar provided an update on Doors Open;
• P. Rodrigues will compile a list of sites
• Come up with a budget to present to Committee - it was
confirmed that the registration fee is identified as part of the
City's Bicentennial Budget
• Provided a list of sites they were considering and noted
some have been viewed and more will be visited at a later
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• Have contacted the Town of Ajax and will meet with them
to obtain information on the planning process
• Outlined the next steps; set date for next meeting, complete
site visits, set budget
• Trans Canada Trail was suggested as a walking trail, great
panoramic views
School Presentations;
K. Falconer provided an update on school presentations;
• Have contacted both the Public and Separate School
boards and are awaiting approvals
• Suggested presenting to grades 11 and 12
• Include Ajax as well
• Will prepare a presentation once the approvals from the
school boards have been received
• Plan to meet over the summer to discuss further.
Discussion ensued with respect to which schools to include.
4.4) Public Meetings Update
K. Falconer and I. James provided an update to the Committee
members on the public meeting which they had both attended
on the Whitevale Road. Group workshops were held with ideas
presented on incorporating heritage homes into the
neighbourhood. The workshop was mainly a collection of data,
as well as a brainstorming session.
.J. Glasser provided an update on the Durham Region Servicing
Meeting which she had attended. She provided the Committee
with a handout which was provided at the meeting. She noted a
number of associations and clubs which attended to provide
input on the plans and present their information on the areas
being studied. The groups were given the opportunity to
provide input.
4.5) Highway 7 Widening Update
1. James informed the committee that MMM Group has
submitted their Design and Construction Report with respect to
the widening of Highway 7. She indicated the properties in the
report which were listed as being threatened. She informed the
Committee that a memo has been prepared with the
Committee's comments which will be forwarded to MMM Group.
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4.6) Hamlet Inventory Update
W. Jamadar informed the Committee he had 1 or 2 sites to
consider out of 19 visited. He had taken some photos and
indicated the possibility of adding the Burkholder Farm and a
Church at the 3rd Concession in Cherrywood.
K. Falconer advised he had researched the East Shore
Community and only indicated 2 properties which he felt may
have some historical significance, being Holy Redeemer School
and the Pickering Nuclear Plant.
5.0 Correspondence
5.1) CHO News Publication for June was received for
information.
5.2) Letter received for information from the Ministry of
Citizenship and Immigration inviting nominations for the Ontario
Medal for Good Citizenship.
5.3) The May issue of Heritage Matters was received for
information.
6.0 Other Business
1. James noted a second draft had been received from ERA
Architects with respect to the Pickering Heritage Policy Review.
She informed the Committee that she would be bringing forward
a recommendation to Council and Committee.
7.0 Adjournment/Next Meeting
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm.
Next Meeting: To be determined. R. Lawson to canvass R. Lawson to action
members for availability for Jul 27tH
Copy: City Clerk
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