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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 12, 1995 • • r .114 Cf • A • „ • Ii'5g'1711Lkok • - �orrzl,�i�ile'c,7�lCo�eryxfiot�4dvksors�Cornr, � MINUTES A meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee was held on Tuesday, September 12, 1995 at 7 : 00 p.m. in the Pickering Civic Complex. Members Attending: Enrico Pistritto Louise Wiersma Dennis Mann Henry Gawman Andy Cobean Kim Thompson (Chair) David Pickles (A\Sec . ) Absent: Frank Williamson Others Attending: Murray Evans and Louie Greenbaum (Urban Land Management) 1. Minutes of Previous Meetings Moved by Henry Seconded by Andy That the minutes of the previous meetings, August 1 and August 29, 1995, be approved. CARRIED 2 . Cook House The report entitled "The Monica Cook Estate, Independent Evaluation" and covering letter from the Committee was received by Murray Evans and Louie Greenbaum (Urban Land Management) . Mr. Greenbaum gave a brief presentation noting the development plan and explained that the house stood in the path of the proposed road. He noted that the report was inconclusive regarding the historical and architectural origins of the house, and expressed a willingness to erect a commemorative entranceway, placque, and possibly support the street be named, in respect of the Cook house/history. The option of moving and preserving the main block of the building to a lot within proposed plan of subdivision was discussed. It was noted that the limited size of the main block and the difficulties S r - 2 - associated with constructing aesthetically pleasing extensions to present structure, present building standards, and marketability of such as residence, or cost of relocating, made preservation appear impractical . Therefore, although the preference of the committee would otherwise have been to preserve the residence on-site, the discussion shifted to possible relocation and\or appropriate commemoration. Moved Enrico Seconded Andy That the Committee request that the landowner place appropriate advertisements seeking the sale and relocation of the Cook house. These advertisements, for placement in a local newspaper, the Toronto Star, and a real estate newspaper, will be drafted by the Committee and reviewed with the developer. The Committee further requests the landowner draft a proposal for a commemorative package for consideration by the Committee. If no buyer comes forward (after a limited period of time to be identified in the advertisements) and if the proposal for a commemorative package is acceptable, the Committee will not object to the demolition of the Cook residence. CARRIED This approach appeared agreeable to Urban Land Management who agreed to draft a proposed commemorative package for the Committee' s consideration at its next meeting. Kim will take the lead on drafting the advertisements. 3 . McPherson\Campbell House Further to the previous meeting, David' s draft letter to Council was discussed. A few changes were recommended. It was also suggested that it be in the form of a Report to Council rather than a letter. Moved Louise Seconded Henry That the report, with the recommended changes, be forwarded to Council . CARRIED Debbie is requested to finalize and forward the Report To Council. It was also suggested that the Committee make a presentation, following-up the Report to Council, on the McPherson/Campbell House. David, with the assistance of Catherine Tredway, and - 3 - possibly participation by other committee members, was nominated to make the presentation to Council . Debbie is requested to make appropriate arrangements. Dennis provided a letter from the Pickering Museum Board expressing an interest in using the Campbell House for storage and display of museum materials . The letter will be attached to the Report to Council . 4. Other Business • A letter was received from Wonnacott requesting a meeting with LACAC to review the matter of the Woodruff Tavern. The Committee recommended it respond by requesting the developer retain a third party acceptable to the Committee to undertake a on-site inspection, possibly coinciding with a visit by the Committee. Debbie is requested to draft such a response. 5. Future Meetings The regularly scheduled meeting is rescheduled to October 4, 1995, 7 : 00pm. 6 . Adiournment The meeting was adjourned at 9 :45 p.m.