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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 28 Page 1 of 6 Minutes/Meeting Summary Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee February 28, 2018 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Attendees: K. Borisko J. Dempsey W. Jamadar C. Sopher J. Van Huss B. George, Pickering Public Library C. Celebre, Principal Planner, Development Review L. Roberts, Recording Secretary Absent: D. Hazlett B. Lai T. Reimer Guests: Peter Barton, Agent for 4993 Brock Road Philip Goldsmith, Architect Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 1. Welcome & Introductions C. Celebre welcomed everyone to the meeting and introduced the guests in attendance. 2. Approval of Minutes - November 22, 2017 Moved by W. Jamadar That the minutes of the November 22, 2017 meeting of the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee be approved. Carried 3. Business Arising from Minutes Page 2 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 4. New Business 4.1) 4993 Brock Road C. Celebre provided an overview of the property located at 4993 Brock Road, in the Hamlet of Claremont. She noted that through the submission of a zoning by-law amendment application, staff had requested a cultural heritage assessment be done to determine whether any cultural heritage resources would be impacted by the proposed development. She also noted this property is not included on the Heritage Register. Philip Goldsmith, Architect, representing the applicant appeared before the Committee and noted that as a result of the assessment, it had been determined that the subject lands fall under three criteria under Ontario Regulation 9/06, being design value, historical association, with the most important aspect being contextual value, as this is an important building which anchors Claremont. He also stated they had determined the building to be built approximately 1851, which is in good condition, with only minor restoration work required. Mr. Goldsmith stated that from a heritage perspective, they were very pleased with the new design which preserves the appearance on street and serves the client’s needs. A brief discussion ensued with members inquiring about designation as opposed to listing the property. C. Celebre advised that members would have input on the design, including windows, during the site plan approval stage of the process. Moved by W. Jamadar 1. That Heritage Pickering support the property being added as a non-designated property on the Municipal Heritage Register; 2. That Heritage Pickering support the zoning by-law amendment application (revised proposal) in principle, and 3. That Heritage Pickering be provided an opportunity to review the site plan application, prior to final site plan approval being granted. Page 3 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) Carried 4.2) 492 Churchwin Street C. Celebre advised that as a result of a lack of quorum at the January meeting, she had provided the application electronically and had surveyed members for input with respect to the heritage permit application for 492 Churchwin Street in Whitevale. She provided a brief overview, and noted that a formal motion from the members was required at this time. Moved by K. Borisko 1. That Heritage Pickering support the application in principle; and 2. That the owner provide further information and clarification on dormer windows and window details and provide photographs as outlined in the letter prepared by Branch Architecture dated January 18, 2018. Carried 4.3) Rouge National Urban Park C. Celebre provided members with a presentation of Rouge National Urban Park, outlining the areas which identify a number of heritage buildings. She noted that 22 properties had been identified by Parks Canada for reuse as part of programming in the park. She advised that they want to retain and restore some of the buildings, and that they are promoting agricultural use. They are also evaluating all the heritage buildings in the Rouge National Park, noting that their identification and evaluation process differs somewhat from Regulations under the Ontario Heritage Act. She also noted Parks Canada will be categorizing these buildings based on their evaluation, and would be creating a sub-committee. C. Celebre asked whether a member would be willing to go through the City’s Inventory of Federal buildings to match up any information we have with Parks Canada. W. Jamadar W. Jamadar/C. Celebre to action Page 4 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) volunteered to take this on. C. Celebre to provide a hard copy. 4.4) 2026 Altona Road C. Celebre advised the Committee that she had received an inquiry from Infrastructure Ontario about a building located at 2026 Altona Road, in the Finch Avenue and Altona Road area in the Rouge Park neighbourhood. The Rouge Park Neighbourhood Plan identifies this building as a potential heritage home. She noted that she has limited information on this house and it appears to be built in the mid 1800s and is not aware if it is tenanted. She noted that Infrastructure Ontario has sold the adjacent lands to the east to a developer Icon Homes who is proposing a residential development. C. Celebre advised that the heritage home is located on environmental lands. She stated this structure is outside of the developable area and appears that street access is from Altona Road. A discussion period ensued with members inquiring whether there were any historical aspects associated with the building, and whether there was any potential for salvage. It was noted that the City has some information, but no assessment has been done. B. George noted it was believed to date back to 1877, and has a close association with Cherrywood. C. Celebre advised that she would contact the City’s heritage consultant Lindsey Reid, and request that she do a preliminary heritage assessment and the Committee supported this approach. As a note, C. Celebre advised that the Heritage Pickering budget was increased to $10,000 for consulting services and extended the current contract with Lindsey for an additional year. 4.5) Transport Canada Demolitions C. Celebre provided an update with respect to the Transport Canada demolitions. The Culture and Recreation Page 5 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) Department identified four properties of interest. She stated the Museum is interested in a stone outbuilding that was not part of the demolition request however the property may have an association to Peter Matthews, noting they were interested in possibly moving the building to the Museum in the future. The City requested the salvage of materials from three buildings for possible re-use in the new building to be constructed on the Museum site. She also noted that Transport Canada had indicated their willingness to work with the City with identifying buildings that the City may have interest in the future. 5. Other Business C. Celebre reminded members of the importance to advise of their attendance for monthly meetings. She explained the challenges when the Committee does not meet quorum, particularly when items such as Heritage Permits require recommendations in a timely manner. As a result, recommendations on applications are delayed and as a result the City is not providing timely customer service and lengthening the processing time. B. George noted that the Pickering Library has an improved public website, Pickering Local History Digital Archive, which provides access to the local history collection, with more information. J. Dempsey inquired about the properties recently designated, and when the by-laws would be coming forward. C. Celebre advised the City was in the process of hiring a heritage staff position and that this process would be on-going. Discussion took place on the importance of looking into a grant program. C. Celebre noted this was an important issue that would help assist owners of heritage homes. W. Jamadar inquired about the potential for designations in Cherrywood. Discussion ensued with the potential for looking into other areas. All members to advise of attendance at meetings C. Celebre to action Page 6 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) C. Celebre noted she would be placing the delegation by-law on the next agenda for discussion as well as a recommendation from the Committee. She advised that she would be seeking member’s input on determining what should be considered as minor or major when approving heritage permit applications. She noted the by-law would allow delegation to staff for approval of the permit, and that a procedural manual would be created as well. She advised that she would require this recommendation from the Committee prior to preparing a report and by-law for Council approval, reiterating the need for quorum. 7. Next Meeting –March 28, 2018 Meeting Adjourned: 8:05 pm Copy: City Clerk