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March 23, 2022
Agenda Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee March 23, 2022 7:00 pm Electronic Meeting For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca Due to COVID-19, the City of Pickering continues to hold electronic Council and Committee Meetings. Members of the public may observe the meeting proceedings by viewing the livestream. Page 1.Review and Approval of Agenda 2.Disclosure of Interest 3.Approval of Minutes from February 23, 2021 1 4.Presentations/ Delegations 4.1 Josef Hanik and Christine Lolley, Solares Architecture Heritage Permit Pre-Consultation: 459 Churchwin Street, Josef Hanik and Christine Lolley 5.Business Arising from Minutes 6.New Business 6.1 HP 01/22 405 Whitevale Road (the former Blacksmith Shop)5 7.Correspondence 8.Other Business 9.Next Meeting – Thursday, April 21, 2022 10.Adjournment Page 1 of 4 Minutes/Meeting Summary Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee February 23, 2022 7:00 pm Electronic Meeting Attendees: J. Dempsey J. Irwin W. Jamadar E. John R. Smiles C. Sopher I. Marouchko, Senior Water Resources Engineer S. Booker, Manager, Capital Projects & Infrastructure D. Lo, Coordinator, Infrastructure Design E. Martelluzzi, Senior Planner, Development Review & Heritage (Staff Liaison) A.MacGillivray, Committee Coordinator (Recording Secretary) Absent: S. Croteau D. Fellin A. Khan Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 1. Review and Approval of Agenda E. Martelluzzi reviewed the agenda Moved by R. Smiles That the February 23, 2022 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Agenda be approved. Carried 2. Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. 3. Approval of Minutes – November 24, 2021 Moved by W . Jamadar That the minutes of the November 24, 2021 meeting of the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee be approved. Carried - 1 - Page 2 of 4 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 4. Presentations/Delegations 4.1 Irina Marouchko, Senior Water Resources Engineer, City of Pickering Re: Claremont Drainage Plan Municipal Class Environmental Assessment I. Marouchko provided information regarding the Claremont Drainage Plan Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. A question and answer period ensued with members asking questions regarding impacts to the Claremont streetscape, whether the project was designed for a 5 year storm event or a 100 year storm event, and whether the City has engaged the broader community on this project. 4.2 Scott Booker, Manager, Capital Projects & Infrastructure & David Lo, Coordinator, Infrastructure Design, City of Pickering Re: Whitevale Master Drainage Plan Implementation Project S. Booker provided information regarding the Whitevale Master Drainage Plan Implementation Project. Discussion ensued with members commenting on: •whether the project would maintain the same road width for North Rd; •the moving and/or replacement of hydro poles; •concerns around the loss of trees on the East side of the bridge and up to North Rd.; •concerns around the width of Whitevale Rd. and the addition of gravel shoulders; •concerns around the addition of sidewalks that will encroach on existing property lines; - 2 - Page 3 of 4 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) • concerns around the potential disruption to newly installed fibre optic cabling; • whether or not there are tree replacement stipulations for this project; • concerns around the addition of retaining walls and railings; • potential for adding vegetation along the boulevard as a buffer between the road and the sidewalk; • the addition and maintenance of trench drains; • impacts to shallow wells; • ensuring appropriate plantings to reflect the character of the community; • the potential impact of retaining walls on walkways from properties; • the addition of catch basins; • pedestrian safety with regard to walking on the west side of Whitevale Rd. • concerns around the run-off from the Seaton Community. 5. Business Arising from Minutes 6. New Business 6.1 Approval of 2022 Heritage Pickering Meeting Schedule E. Martelluzzi presented the proposed 2022 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Meeting schedule. E. Martelluzzi proposed an amendment to the meeting schedule, moving the meeting date in April from Wednesday April 27 to Thursday April 21. Moved by J. Dempsey Seconded by R. Smiles - 3 - Page 4 of 4 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) That the proposed 2022 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule be approved as amended. Carried. 7. Correspondence There was no correspondence. 8. Other Business The was no other business. 9. Next Meeting March 23, 2022 10. Adjournment - 4 - Meeting Adjourned: 8:39 pm Meeting adjourned. Memo To: Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee March 15, 2022 From: Elizabeth Martelluzzi Senior Planner, Development Review & Heritage Copy: Manager, Development Review & Urban Design Subject: Heritage Permit HP 01/22 405 Whitevale Road (Whitevale Park) Demolition of the former Blacksmith Shop File: A-3300-047 Background The Whitevale Park, municipally known as 405 Whitevale Road, is located on the south side of Whitevale Road, west of Duffin’s Creek within Whitevale Park (see Location Map, Attachment #1). The park is owned by the City of Pickering and has an area of approximately 1.59 hectares. The Whitevale Community Centre (Mary Christian House), a picnic shelter, a parking lot with access to the Seaton Hiking Trail, and the former Blacksmith Shop currently occupies the park (see Air Photo, Attachment #2). The Whitevale Park forms part of the Whitevale Heritage Conservation District (HCD), designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act by By-law 4074/92. The Blacksmith Shop The former Blacksmith Shop is not identified in the Whitevale HCD Guide as either a historic or non-historic building in the district. In the Whitevale HCD study, by Unterman McPhail Heritage Resource Consultants (1989), the structure was used by Norman Miller as a blacksmith's shop until the mid-1900s. It is possible that James Miller, father of Norman Miller, who was listed as occupying Lot 32, Concession 4 in the 1864 assessment rolls also used this structure as his blacksmith shop. Half of this shop was destroyed by fire in the early 1900s. The building is presently owned by the City of Pickering and is now derelict. Heritage Permit Application A Heritage Permit Application has been submitted by the City of Pickering (see Heritage Permit Application, Attachment #3). The City proposes to remove the Blacksmith shop and where possible, salvage wood and metal to be used in future museum collections or on City property in Whitevale. Structural Condition Assessment A Structural Assessment was prepared and submitted by Barry Bryan Associates, dated February 2018, with the Heritage Permit application (see Attachment #4, Structural Condition Assessment). - 5 - Page 2 of 5 March 15, 2022 Heritage Permit HP 01/22 At the time of the assessment, protective fencing/barriers were in place for safety measures and the consultants did not complete a full “intrusive” investigation, such as entering or testing the materials inside. Main observations from the report include: •severe deterioration of the wood roof decking; •lack of structural foundation or floor slab below the wood-frame structure, resulting in heaving of the structure and damage to the structural supporting elements above; •wood beams supporting the rafters experiencing significant rotting at several locations; and •wood beams appear to be in poor condition. The report concluded that the existing building is severely deteriorated and structurally not stable. The deterioration is a result of prolonged exposure to moisture, insects and limited maintenance. Demolition is recommended, with selective salvage of the original building component of historical significance. Artifacts of significance may be archived or included in the construction of a replacement structure. City Development staff requested that a qualified heritage consultant be retained to provide a full documentation plan and history of the structure. Staff also requested that salvageable materials be documented and that options for salvage or reuse be included in the report. Documentation and Salvage Plan A Documentation and Salvage Plan was prepared and submitted by Branch Architecture, dated January 2022 (see Attachment #5, Documentation & Salvage Plan). The report provides a full historical summary, physical description, photographs and elevation plans. The report also reviews potential materials and recommended opportunities for salvage. Additional historical information was provided by the heritage consultant. The Miller family settled in Pickering in the 1860s, where James Miller was employed as a blacksmith. Norman, their son, was born in Whitevale in 1869 and purchased a Blacksmith business in 1900 from Benjamin Ellison. He moved in with his family residing in the old Miller home west of the bridge in 1924, which is the current location of the blacksmith shop. Norman Miller also served as the first librarian of Whitevale Public Library until 1955. The roof of the building collapsed due to snow in 1945. It is generally understood that the Blacksmith Shop was relocated when Whitevale Road was widened. Branch Architecture recorded possible materials for salvage, including: •a weather girt with several ring fasteners along the east wall; •an area of the west wall covered in pressed metal tiles; •boards covered in a large number of nails from the mid-19th to early 20th centuries (tapered square nails, cut nails, and circular wire cut types); •a ring fastener at the floor; •simple metal chimney stack; and •large door openings, shelving. - 6 - Page 3 of 5 March 15, 2022 Heritage Permit HP 01/22 Salvage options, record photographs, drawings and floor plans were also provided. Branch Architecture recommends the following salvage options: 1.Wood elements: wood boards that are not at grade, floorboards or exterior planks are salvageable for reuse. These would be useful in undertaking repairs or restoration work at other City-owned heritage buildings. 2.Metal elements: as many of the metal elements found were handmade in response to an immediate need, they represent an authentic expression of the local blacksmith’s trade. Options for Salvage The City’s Operations Department has committed to the recommended salvage as proposed by Branch Architecture. Current options being explored by staff include: •preserving a collection of the metal tiles and other metal hardware from the exterior of the Blacksmith Shop at the museum for use in future exhibits; •future repairs are expected at the Whitevale Arts and Cultural Centre in 2022, where a display could be incorporated; •demolition contract will include the requirement to salvage materials from the demolition, to be turned over to the City, subject to the availability of suitable storage Whitevale HCD Guidelines and City of Pickering Official Plan An owner of a property wishing to alter or demolish a structure in a heritage conservation district must apply for a Heritage Permit with the municipality. A demolition permit of this nature is required to be approved by Council, after consultation with its Municipal Heritage Committee within 90 days of application (which may be extended with mutual agreement by the applicant). The Whitevale HCD guide provides guiding principles, and the following are applicable: Section 6.1.1 The heritage buildings described in this guide are to be preserved. Adaptive re-use is encouraged. The demolition of these buildings is strongly discouraged. Section 6.1.2 Maintenance repair and restoration of heritage buildings are encouraged. Section 6.1.6 Documented evidence of original features, such as historical pictures and physical samples, should form the basis for constructing replacement parts. Borrowing of features from other buildings is to be avoided. The City of Pickering Official Plan, Chapter 8, Cultural Heritage, states that City Council, in consultation with its Municipal Heritage Committee, shall discourage or prevent the demolition or inappropriate alteration of a heritage resource, but where demolition or inappropriate alteration is unavoidable: (i) consider the acquisition and conservation of the resource; and (ii) if acquisition is not possible, conduct a thorough review and documentation of the resource for archival purposes. - 7 - Page 4 of 5 March 15, 2022 Heritage Permit HP 01/22 City Development Staff Comments The Blacksmith Shop is not listed as a building with or without historical significance in the Whitevale HCD Guidelines. However, it is within a property included in the Whitevale HCD, and it has been a part of the fabric and story of Whitevale and cared for as much as possible by the City within Whitevale Park. The City of Pickering (the applicant) has not provided plans to repair the roof or provide a stable foundation and replace rotting wood or other structural elements. While structural integrity is not a defining factor of cultural heritage significance, the open building and roof pose a risk to public safety. The City has also reached out the Whitevale District Residents Association (WDRA) to present a business case for the restoration and reuse of the structure. Three years have passed and no business case has been provided. Demolition is the last resort. In times where demolition is proposed, best practices encourage proper documentation of the building and where possible, salvage of materials or other commemorative plans. At the request of City Development staff, the applicant has provided full documentation of the structure and filled in missing historical information, for archival purposes. Salvage of materials will be possible either on-site or through the Pickering Museum Village. Staff recommendation to Heritage Pickering Staff offer the following recommendations to the Committee: Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee recommends that Heritage Permit Application HP 01/22 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1.That a demolition plan is submitted to the satisfaction of the City Development Department including notes for salvage and storage of a selection of metal tiles, nails, ring fasteners (metals) and available wood materials; and 2.That an appropriate location for storage of materials is provided to the satisfaction of the City Development Department. Or Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee recommends that Heritage Permit Application HP 01/22 be refused. Next Steps As required by the Ontario Heritage Act, Council is required to either approve, approve with conditions or refuse an application to demolish or remove a structure on a designated heritage property within 90 days of receiving the application. - 8 - Page 5 of 5 March 15, 2022 Heritage Permit HP 01/22 The next step is for staff to prepare a report to the Planning & Development Committee meeting, which will include Heritage Pickering and staff recommendations. A final decision will be made at the earliest Council meeting thereafter. EM:jc \\Fs\Planning\Documents\Administration\A-3300\A-3300-047\HP 0122 Blacksmith Shop\Memo To Committee.Docx Attachments Attachment #1: Location Map Attachment #2: Air Photo Map Attachment #3: Heritage Permit Application Attachment #4: Structural Condition Assessment Attachment #5: Documentation and Salvage Plan - 9 - Whitevale Road Churchwi n S t reet G l a d s t one Street Mill St re e t Fa c t o r y S t r e e t Al t o n a R o a d WhitevalePark 1:4,000 SCALE: © The Corporation of the City of Pickering Produced (in part) under license from: © Queens Printer, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. All rights reserved.;© Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, Department of Natural Resources. All rights reserved.; © Teranet Enterprises Inc. and its suppliers all rights reserved.; © Municipal Property Assessment Corporation and its suppliers all rights reserved.; City DevelopmentDepartment Location MapFile: Municipal Address: HP 01-22 THIS IS NOT A PLAN OF SURVEY. Date: Mar. 14, 2022405 Whitevale Road SubjectLands L:\PLANNING\01-MapFiles\Other\Heritage\HP01-22_405WhitevaleRd_LocationMap.mxd Whitevale Heritage District Boundary By r o n S t r e e t Applicant:City of Pickering Attachment #1 - 10 - Whitevale Road 1:1,000 SCALE: © The Corporation of the City of Pickering Produced (in part) under license from: © Queens Printer, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. All rights reserved.;© Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, Department of Natural Resources. All rights reserved.; © Teranet Enterprises Inc. and its suppliers all rights reserved.; © Municipal Property Assessment Corporation and its suppliers all rights reserved.; City DevelopmentDepartment Air Photo Map Municipal Address:405 Whitevale Road THIS IS NOT A PLAN OF SURVEY. Date: Mar. 14, 2022 File:HP 01-22 BlacksmithShop Applicant:City of Pickering Attachment #2 - 11 - Application for Heritage Permit In accordance with Sections 33 and 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, a Heritage Permit is required for proposed alterations, additions or demolition to property designated individually under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act or proposed new construction, changes, additions or demolition to a property located in a Heritage Conservation District designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. Date Filed Application Number *Required field First Name *Last Name * Street Address *Unit City *Province *Postal Code * Primary Phone *Ext.Alternate Phone Ext. Email Address * Are you an agent working on behalf of the Applicant/Registered Owner?* Is applicant different from Registered Owner * First Name *Last Name * Street Address *Unit City *Province *Postal Code * Primary Phone *Ext.Alternate Phone Ext. The application number will be assigned by the City of Pickering Part 1: Applicant/Agent Joseph Earle 1955 Clements Road Pickering On L1W 4C2 A1A 1A1 905.420.4660 999.999.9999 3226 905.706.2833 jearle@pickering.ca Yes No Yes No Part 2: Registered Owner City of Pickering City of Pickering One the Esplanade Pickering On L1V 6K7 A1A 1A1 905.420.4660 999.999.9999 Attachment #3 - 12 - Email Address * How is the property designated?* Street Address *Unit City *Province *Postal Code * Lot Number Concession Number Registered Plan Number Description of work to be undertaken (check all that apply)* Full description of proposed work, reasons for undertaking the works and description of how the proposal is consistent with the Part IV Individual Designation By-law or Part V Heritage Conservation District Guidelines. (This may also be submitted as an attachment in part 5 of this form. If attached, indicate below.)* Have you consulted with City Development staff regarding this proposal?* Existing total floor area (meters squared)*Proposed total floor area (meters squared)* Existing use of subject property *Proposed use of subject property * Please attach drawings of the proposed construction. Drawings must be to scale and indicate the existing building and proposed additions, including: a. A site plan showing location of proposed works, with dimensions. b. Overall dimensions of proposal on an elevation drawing. c. Specific sizes of building elements (signs, windows, awnings, etc.). d. Detail information including trim, siding, mouldings, etc. jearle@pickering.ca Part 3: Property Information Individual designation (Part IV) Heritage District Designation (Part V) 405 Whitevale Road Whitevale On L0H 1M0 A1A 1A1 405 Part 4: Proposed Work Alterations to building/property Additions to building/property New construction Demolition (1,000 characters max) The proposed work at Whitevale Park Blacksmith shop is the complete demolition and removal of the building due to its derelict state. A report compiles in 2018 by BBA for the City of Pickering (Attached) details that "the existing building structure is severely deteriorated and structurally not stable". They go on to recommend that a demotion procedure be developed to selectively salvage original building components of historical significance". At the Request of the Whitevale District Residents Association (WDRA), a window of time was provided for them to present a business case for restoration and use of the structure. Three years have passed and no business case has been provided. Any opportunity to salvage materials has passed. The sturcture must now be fully demolished and removed from the site in order to eliminate a potential hazard to the public. Yes No 29.33 0 Unused/Park Parkland/Community centre Part 5: Construction Drawings, Sketch Plans, Scale Drawings - 13 - e. Materials to be used. Please attach these below or bring them to Pickering City Hall at One The Esplanade, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7, 905.420.4611. Upload Drawings and cover letter Other Information You may provide other written information or documents supporting your proposal for the City's consideration. Photographs Photographs of the building including general photos of the property, the streetscape in which the property is located, the facing streetscape, and if the property is located at an intersection, all four corners. Photos of the specific areas that may be affected by the proposed change or alteration assist the City with the review of the application. Professional Assistance Although it is not a requirement to obtain professional assistance in the preparation of this information, the applicant may wish to seek such assistance from an architect, architectural technologist, preservation specialist, or others familiar with the unique requirements of designated heritage buildings. Ontario Building Code and By-laws This application relates to heritage approval only. It is not a building permit application. It is the applicant's responsibility to apply for and obtain a building permit prior to undertaking any construction. Other Applications Do you have any concurrent applications (i.e., Committee of Adjustment, Building Permit, Site Plan, Zoning By- law Amendment, Official Plan Amendment)?* If yes, please list. Full name of Owner *Full name of Applicant or Authorized Agent * Signature of Owner *Signature of Applicant, or Authorized Agent * Date * Notice of Collection: Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Planning Act, RSO. 1990 as amended, and will be used to assist in making a decision on this matter. All names, addresses, opinions and comments will be made available for public disclosure. Any questions related to the collection of this information should be directed to the City Clerk, One The Esplanade, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7, 905.420.4611. 17204 Blacksmith Report FINAL 2018-02-13.pdf 1.32MB DWG - Whitevale BS Shop - East and West Elevations.pdf 294.7KB DWG - Whitevale BS Shop - North and South Elevations.pdf 294.6KB Maximum upload is 5 PDF files, 10 mb each. Part 6: Important Information Yes No Building Permit for demolition Part 7: Authorization City of Pickering Joseph Earle 24-Sep-21 - 14 - Alternate formats available upon request at 905.683.7575. CDD 0901-10/19 Rev. 19/01/04 - 15 - Structural Condition Assessment for the WHITEVALE PARK BLACKSMITH SHOP The City of Pickering BBA PROJECT NO. 17204 FEBRUARY 13, 2018 Attachment #4 - 16 - Structural Condition Assessment for the WHITEVALE PARK BLACKSMITH SHOP BBA PROJECT 17204 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 GENERAL BUILDING DESCRIPTION AND HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE ........................................................................... 2 OBSERVATIONS...................................................................................................................................................... 3 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS .............................................................................................................. 4 APPENDIX PHOTOGRAPHS - 17 - Structural Condition Assessment for the WHITEVALE PARK BLACKSMITH SHOP BBA PROJECT 17204 Barry Bryan Associates 1 | Page February 13, 2018 INTRODUCTION Barry Bryan Associates (BBA), Architects, Engineers, Project Managers were engaged by The City of Pickering to complete a structural condition assessment of the timber framed auxiliary building located within the Whitevale Community Park in Pickering. The building is considered a historically significant building and is part of the Whitevale Heritage Conservation District. BBA conducted an initial site visit on November 21, 2017. The purpose of the site review was to review the existing condition of the structural components, identify any areas of structural concern and provide recommendations on any remedial repairs and/or replacements. The building was not inspected for hazardous materials. There were no reference drawings available for the existing building and site at the time of the inspection. Further, our report is based on visual observations made on site on the date of the review. We did not undertake any destructive or intrusive testing. - 18 - Structural Condition Assessment for the WHITEVALE PARK BLACKSMITH SHOP BBA PROJECT 17204 Barry Bryan Associates 2 | Page February 13, 2018 GENERAL BUILDING DESCRIPTION AND HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE The original building consists of timber frame construction and was likely constructed as a part of the Whitevale Community Centre (originally the Miller House). The Miller House was originally constructed between 1825 and 1835. The building is a single storey structure with approximately 300 square feet. The timber structure was originally constructed as the Norman Miller Blacksmith shop and is located at the north side of the Whitevale Community Centre, adjacent to the restored Whitevale Bridge. The building is no longer used as a blacksmith shop and appears to have been abandoned for several years. The original building structure generally consists of exposed heavy timber and wood rafters supported on wood beams and posts. The ground floor structure consisted of wood decking on grade. The basic roof structure consists of a tin roof which is supported on wood plank decking. The roof deck spans between rough cut 4”x4” heavy timber rafters spanning north/south which are spaced at approximately 4’-0” centre to centre. The rafters are complete with lateral struts at the ridge and are notched at the perimeter timber beams. The perimeter beams span a maximum of 8’-0” between rough cut timber posts and diagonal bracing. We observed the timber posts terminating to a perimeter wood grade beam. The building is complete with a gable roof which is supported on perimeter timber walls. Board and batten siding partially remained on the perimeter of the building. - 19 - Structural Condition Assessment for the WHITEVALE PARK BLACKSMITH SHOP BBA PROJECT 17204 Barry Bryan Associates 3 | Page February 13, 2018 OBSERVATIONS BBA did not enter the existing building as the building due to potential health and safety hazards. The building structure has been partially hoarded to prevent access by the general public. Our review was completed from safe accessible areas at the exterior of the building structure. Our observations include: • Severe deterioration of the wood roof decking was observed throughout the building structure allowing water infiltration into the building (Photos 001, 002). The deterioration appeared to be a result of the advanced deterioration of the tin roof above and continuous exposure to the elements. A tarp enclosure was secured to the top of the timber structure to prevent excessive water infiltration through the roof structure, however, the tarp presently appears to be in poor condition. • Severe water staining was noted at several locations on the underside of the wood roof decking, rafters, beams and posts (Photos 003, 004). This condition is typical for timber members exposed to consistent moist/damp conditions. The water/moisture appeared to have infiltrated through the deteriorated roofing membrane into the building interior. • The roof structure appeared to have been previously reinforced with lateral struts at several locations (Photo 005). The timber reinforcement appeared to be in good condition. • The timber structure was observed to be situated on concrete masonry block units at several locations along the perimeter of the building (Photos 006, 007). • The post for the timber structure appeared to be situated on a wood grade beam. There is no structural foundation or floor slab below the wood structure. Several areas of the wood floor decking appeared to be displaced and in poor condition (Photo 008). The absence of the foundations and excessive water/moisture infiltration into the building has resulted in the heaving of the structure and damage to the structural supporting elements above. • It was observed that a tarp enclosure was previously secured to the top of the exterior walls to protect the building from excessive water/moisture infiltration but has now since been cut/damaged, fully exposing the interior of the building structure to the elements (Photo 009, 010). The excessive water/moisture infiltration has resulted in the significant deterioration of the structural supporting members. • The tin roof was buckled and bowed in many areas allowing probable moisture infiltration into the structure (Photo 011) • The wood beams supporting the rafters appeared to be experiencing significant deterioration and rotting at several locations along its span (Photo 012). The wood beams appeared to be in poor condition. This is likely a result of the continuous exposure to moisture and condensation below the roof. • The wood soffit and fascia is severely deteriorated due to persistent exposure to weather (Photo 013). - 20 - Structural Condition Assessment for the WHITEVALE PARK BLACKSMITH SHOP BBA PROJECT 17204 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS BBA reviewed the structural components of the building structure for evidence of deterioration and/or damage. Based on our observations during the visual review, we confirmed the existing building structure is severely deteriorated and structurally not stable. The deterioration is a result of prolonged exposure to moisture, insects, and limited maintenance. The building must remain restricted from access. We recommend that a demolition procedure be developed to selectively salvage original building components of historical significance. The artifacts of significance can be archived or included into the construction of a new replacement structure. We estimate the demolition of the structure could cost $20,000.00 if localized salvage is completed as part of the demolition program. We trust the above satisfies your requirements, however, should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact our office. Yours very truly, BARRY BRYAN ASSOCIATES Architects, Engineers, Project Managers � Nicole Bautista, P. Eng. Barry Bryan Associates Doug McLaughlin, P. Eng. ;.:=:-�¥.:?. 0. P. MCLAUGHLIN100181883 41Page December 20, 2017 - 21 - Structural Condition Assessment for the WHITEVALE PARK BLACKSMITH SHOP BBA PROJECT 17204 APPENDIX PHOTOGRAPHS - 22 - Structural Condition Assessment for the WHITEVALE PARK BLACKSMITH SHOP BBA PROJECT 17204 Photo 001 Deteriorated Wood Deck Photo 002 Deteriorated Wood Deck Photo 003 Water Staining Photo 004 Water Staining - 23 - Structural Condition Assessment for the WHITEVALE PARK BLACKSMITH SHOP BBA PROJECT 17204 Photo 005 Reinforced Roof Structure Photo 006 Masonry Block Units at Grade Photo 007 Masonry Block Units at Grade Photo 008 Deteriorated Wood Floor Deck - 24 - Structural Condition Assessment for the WHITEVALE PARK BLACKSMITH SHOP BBA PROJECT 17204 Photo 009 Damaged Tarp Enclosure Photo 010 Damaged Tarp Enclosure Photo 011 Damaged Tin Roof Photo 012 Deteriorated Beam - 25 - Structural Condition Assessment for the WHITEVALE PARK BLACKSMITH SHOP BBA PROJECT 17204 Photo 013 Deteriorated Wood Soffit and Fascia - 26 - BLACKSMITH SHOP: DOCUMENTATION + SALVAGE PLAN WHITEVALE PARK PICKERING, ONTARIO Attachment #5 - 27 - Cover Image: Blacksmith Shop, 2021. (Branch Architecture, BA) PREPARED FOR: Joseph Earle Acting, Coordinator, Facilities Capital Projects City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 T: 905.420.4660 ext.3226 E: jearle@pickering.ca PREPARED BY: Branch Architecture 2335 County Road 10 Picton, ON K0K 2T0 E: lreid@branch-architecture.com T: (613) 827-5806 ISSUED: December 17, 2021 DRAFT January 21, 2022 - 28 - iDOCUMENTATION + SALVAGE PLAN CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1 2 HISTORICAL SUMMARY 3 3 BUILDING DESCRIPTION 9 4 SALVAGE OPTIONS 10 Appendix 1: Record Photographs Appendix 2: Record Drawings - 29 - ii BLACKSMITH SHOP, WHITEVALE PARK PROJECT NORTH 1. Map showing location of Blacksmith Shop within Whitevale Park, 2017. (City of Pickering aerial) Blacksmith Shop Whitevale R o a d 2. Blacksmith Shop within Whitevale Park. (Google streetview) Blacksmith Shop - 30 - 1DOCUMENTATION + SALVAGE PLAN 1 INTRODUCTION Branch Architecture was retained by the City of Pickering to provide a written and visual record of the former Blacksmith Shop at Whitevale Park, and to advise on the viability of salvaging building elements for reuse or interpretative purposes. The City of Pickering intends to demolish the former Blacksmith Shop at the Whitevale Park. This decision was informed by the Structural Condition Assessment of the building by Barry Bryan Associates (February 2018). The assessment (based on a visual review of the structure) determined that “the existing building structure is severely deteriorated and structural not stable” as a result of prolonged expo- sure to moisture, insects and limited maintenance. The report recommended that the City develop a demolition procedure that included salvaging select building components of historical significance. Branch Architecture visited the site on November 18, 2021. This visit included a visual review of the building, both interior and exterior. This work was completed with respect to the Ontario Heritage Tool Kit and the Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada as well as other charters and guidelines that exemplify heritage best practice. - 31 - 2 BLACKSMITH SHOP, WHITEVALE PARK 3. Part of Ontario County Map by George R. Tremaine, 1860. (University of Toronto) 4. Part of the Village of Whitevale map showing select buildings and the lot subdivision plan, 1877. (Illustrated Historical Atlas of Pickering Township) - 32 - 3DOCUMENTATION + SALVAGE PLAN Whitevale Park, where the former Blacksmith Shop resides, forms part of the Whitevale Heritage Conservation District (HCD) and is protected under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act under by-law 4074/92 dated June 7, 1993. The park is located on the south side of Whitevale Road, directly west of the creek. According to the Background Report of the Hamlet of Whitevale Heritage Conservation District Study by Unterman McPhail Heritage Resource Consultants (August 1989), the building was constructed in the 1860s. The Study provides the following description for the property: Used by Norman Miller as a blacksmith’s shop until the mid 1900s, this building is now derelict. It is possible that James Miller, father of Norman Miller, who was listed as occupying Lot 32, Concession 4 in the 1864 assess- ment rolls also used this structure as his blacksmith shop. Half of this shop was destroyed by fire in the early 1900s. The building is presently owned by the Town of Pickering. The building itself does not appear on the 1860 or 1877 historical maps shown on the opposite page. The 1860 map indicates that the property the building rests on today was owned by T.P. White. James Miller was born in Scotland in 1828. In 1855, Miller and Robina (Robenna) Traill Craigie were married. The couple must have immigrated soon after their marriage as their first child, William, was born in Markham in 1856. Five years later, they were living in Pickering in a 1 1/2 storey frame house.1 He was employed as a blacksmith. Their children included William, James, John, Robina, Anna and Norman Louis.2 3 By 1871, James was no longer listed in the census as he had died in 1870. Norman Louis Miller was born in Whitevale on October 9, 1869. By 1891, Miller (then 20 years old) was working as a blacksmith. At that time he was living with his mother Robina (a widow) and siblings William, James, Robina and Anna.4 Of note, the family was listed next to Benjamin Ellison; Ellison was one of two local black- smiths listed in the 1898-1899 Eastern Ontario Gazetteer and Directory. 1 Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1057 2 Year: 1871; Census Place: Pickering, Ontario South, Ontario; Roll: C-9973; Page: 52 3 Year: 1881; Census Place: Pickering, Ontario South, Ontario; Roll: C_13244; Page: 62; Family No: 307 4 Year: 1891; Census Place: Pickering, Ontario West, Ontario, Canada; Roll: T-6358; Family No: 31 2 HISTORICAL SUMMARY - 33 - 4 BLACKSMITH SHOP, WHITEVALE PARK 5. Sketch of the Village of Whitevale showing select buildings, 1877. (Illustrated Historical Atlas of Pickering Township ) 6. Looking east along Whitevale Road, 1912. (Pickering Archives) - 34 - 5DOCUMENTATION + SALVAGE PLAN Norman Miller married Lilly Cordelia Buckler on December 30, 1896.5 They had several children together including Annie, Arthur, Florence, Alma and Elsie. He continued to work as a blacksmith in Whitevale.6 7 8 In 1900, Miller purchased the blacksmithing business of Benjamin Ellison.9 In the fall of 1924, The Pickering News reported that Norman Miller had vacated his premises on the east hill, and had moved in with his family residing in the old Miller home west of the bridge.10 This description aligns with the current location of the blacksmith shop. A few months later, in January of 1925, The Pickering News welcomed a new black- smith to Whitevale: They have purchased the property recently vacant by Norman Miller and Mr. Burgess and sons will carry on the business of general blacksmithing at the old stand.11 According to The Township of Pickering Public Library history, Miller was also the Whitevale Public Library’s first librarian. The library was established in 1925 and, “Mr. Norman Miller, the local blacksmith was appointed librarian and served in this capacity till 1955.”12 On Friday, February 16, 1945, The Pickering News published the following in the Whitevale column: The roof of Norman Miller’s blacksmith shop collapsed on Saturday evening under the terrific weight of the snow. It appears to be a complete loss. Fortunately, Mr. Miller was absent at the time.13 Miller died on September 3, 1957, and is buried in the Whitevale Cemetery. It is understood that the Blacksmith Shop was relocated when Whitevale Road was widened. 5 Ontario marriage certificate. 6 Year: 1901; Census Place: Pickering, Ontario (West/Ouest), Ontario; Page: 3; Family No: 31 7 Year: 1911; Census Place: 6 - Pickering, Ontario South, Ontario; Page: 4; Family No: 52 8 Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 75; Census Place: 75, Ontario South, Ontario; Page Number: 10. This polling division included Whitevale (lots 25-35 in the 4th concession and lots 27-35 in the 5th concession). 9 The Pickering News, Vol. XX, Friday, November 2, 1900, No. 3, p.1. 10 The Pickering News, Vol. XLIV, Friday, October 31, 1924,No. 8, p.1. 11 The Pickering News, Vol. XLIV, Friday, January 30, 1925, No. 21, p.5. 12 The Township of Pickering Public Library by Moyra R. Whiteford, p. 36. 13 The Pickering News, Vol. LXIV, Friday, February 16, 1945, No. 26, p.5. - 35 - 6 BLACKSMITH SHOP, WHITEVALE PARK 7. Photos of the Whitevale “Blacksmith Shop”, 1970. (A Rural Ontario History, Pickering Archives) - 36 - 7DOCUMENTATION + SALVAGE PLAN 8. Blacksmith Shop as viewed from the south-west, c. 1989. (The Hamlet of Whitevale HCD Study) 9. “Norman Miller Blacksmith Shop”, 1989. (Pickering Archives) - 37 - 8 BLACKSMITH SHOP, WHITEVALE PARK 7' - 3 1/2" Sk-015 2 3 419 ' - 1 " 5' - 1 0 1 / 8 " 6' - 1 0 5 / 8 " 5' - 8 1 / 4 " 16' - 0" N Scale1/4" = 1'-0" 11/30/21 11:56:51 AM Interior Elevs Sk-011/4" = 1'-0"101 Main 1/4" = 1'-0"2 North Int 1/4" = 1'-0"3 East Int 1/4" = 1'-0"4 South Int 1/4" = 1'-0"5 West Int 10. Rendered interior elevations, not to scale. (Branch Architecture) - 38 - 9DOCUMENTATION + SALVAGE PLAN 3 BUILDING DESCRIPTION The former Blacksmith Shop (now vacant) is located along the north edge of Whitevale Park adjacent to Whitevale Road and the bridge. The building is roughly 16 ft. x 19 ft. with the short side facing north. The building does not have a proper foundation but rather the floor structure rests on several concrete blocks at grade. Along the north elevation, the sill plate is partially concealed by earth. The structure is a simple timber frame building. The heavy timber frame, secondary timbers (girts and braces), floor joists and notched rafters are generally consistent in size, type and configuration. The primary structural elements (posts and beams) range in size and include 4” x 6”, 6” x 6” and 8” x 6” members. The secondary struc- tural elements and cross braces are also 4” x 4”. The primary structural elements are joined using pegged mortise and tendon connections. The timbers do not appear to have been salvaged from another structure. The floor is made up of two layers of 1 1/2” thick wood boards, approximately 12” wide. The exterior is clad in 1” thick wood planks up to 18” in width and set in a board and batten pattern (where intact) and pressed metal tiles (on the west side only). The roof displays pressed metal panels. As it is today, the building is a unique example of a timber frame Blacksmith Shop in the hamlet. The building displays a weathered appearance due to its age, expo- sure to the elements, and the impact of its long-standing use as a blacksmith shop. Upon close inspection of the interior, there many charming details and custom pieces that are likely related to its former use. These include: a weather girt with several ring fasteners along the east wall; an area covered in pressed metal tiles along the west wall; boards covered in a large number of nails from the mid-19th and early 20th centuries (tapered square nails, cut nails, and circular wire cut types); a ring fastener at the floor; simple metal chimney stack; large door open- ings; shelving; etc. - 39 - 10 BLACKSMITH SHOP, WHITEVALE PARK 4 SALVAGE OPTIONS The former Blacksmith Shop presents a few opportunities for reuse and interpre- tation specific to the wood, pressed metal tiles and metal hardware. 1. Wood elements - Salvage for future repairs Due to the robustness of the construction and the fact that the building rests on concrete blocks (allowing for ventilation beneath), the wood timbers and boards largely appear to be in sound condition. Wood elements located adjacent to grade or directly below roof leaks display rot or deterioration related to moisture, however, many of the above grade timbers, floor boards and exterior wood planks (cladding) are salvageable for reuse. Given the age of the building and the associated quality and sizing of the wood elements - true size structural elements, thick floor boards and exterior cladding - these are good candidates for salvage. These would be useful in undertaking repairs or restoration work at other City owned heritage buildings. It is often diffi- cult to find good matches in wood species, size, quality, texture and natural wear. 2. Metal elements - Salvage for interest / display While the building has been stripped of much of its original hardware, examples of nails, metal rings and pressed metal tiles remain. As many of these elements were likely handmade in response to an immediate need, they represent an authentic expression of the local blacksmith’s trade. Samples of the following could be collected for a future display at the Miller House at Whitevale Park: • a piece of wood board (18” x 18”) that displays a large number and variety of historic nails; • a section of the weathered rail or girt with metal rings (3 to 4 feet in length); and • a few intact samples of the pressed metal tiles. Further, in the interest of diverting demolition material from landfill, it is recom- mended that if the City is not interested in salvaging these items for reuse that a historic building salvage company or local heritage contractor be invited to remove sound building elements for reuse as part of the demolition process. - 40 - 11DOCUMENTATION + SALVAGE PLAN Appendix 1: Record Photographs 1. As viewed looking north-east from within Whitevale Park. Context - 41 - 12 BLACKSMITH SHOP, WHITEVALE PARK 2. As viewed looking east along Whitevale Road. 3. As viewed looking north from vegetation near the creek and within Whitevale Park. - 42 - 13DOCUMENTATION + SALVAGE PLAN 4. North elevation. 5. East elevation. Exterior Elevations - 43 - 14 BLACKSMITH SHOP, WHITEVALE PARK 6. South elevation. 7. West elevation. - 44 - 15DOCUMENTATION + SALVAGE PLAN 8. North interior elevation. 9. Shelving at corner. Interiors with details 10. Pegged mortise and tendon joints. - 45 - 16 BLACKSMITH SHOP, WHITEVALE PARK 11. East interior elevation. 12. Wood blocking (former shelf support?)13. Weathered or shaped girt (middle rail). - 46 - 17DOCUMENTATION + SALVAGE PLAN 14. South interior elevation. 15. Metal rings at girt (middle rail).16. Joint connections at middle rail. - 47 - 18 BLACKSMITH SHOP, WHITEVALE PARK 17. West interior elevation. 18. Knee brace fastened to heavily pegged timber.19. Door threshold. - 48 - 19DOCUMENTATION + SALVAGE PLAN 20. Looking west at roof structure. 21. Looking east at roof structure. - 49 - 20 BLACKSMITH SHOP, WHITEVALE PARK 22. Perspective view from the north-west. 23. Perspective view from the south-west. Perspectives - 50 - 21DOCUMENTATION + SALVAGE PLAN 24. West elevation, floor structure.25. West elevation, vertical boards attached to structure with wood dowels Building Details 26. South elevation, floor structure. - 51 - 22 BLACKSMITH SHOP, WHITEVALE PARK 27. South elevation, sample window opening. 28. Typical window sill.29. Typical window / door header. - 52 - 23DOCUMENTATION + SALVAGE PLAN 30. Eaves detail.31. Metal shingle roof and chimney 32. Pressed metal tile. 33. Nail heads. - 53 - 24 BLACKSMITH SHOP, WHITEVALE PARK Appendix 2: Record Drawings - 54 - 19 ' - 1 " O . D . 5' - 1 0 1 / 8 " op e n i n g 6' - 1 0 5 / 8 " 5' - 8 1 / 4 " 16' - 0" O.D. N 4x6 post 8x6 post 8x6 post 4x4 post 8x6 post7.75x64x5.5 4x4 post 4x4 post opening 4' - 1 3/4" opening 2' - 2 1/4" opening 5' - 7 1/2" 7' - 8 1/2"7' - 7 1/2" 9' - 0 1 / 2 " 9' - 4 1 / 2 " 2' - 2 3/4" roof line above Scale1/4" = 1'-0"12/17/21 12:01:56 PM Floor Plan405 Whitevale Road, Pickering Whitevale Blacksmith Shop Sk-0121-02-02 - 55 - 4x4 rafters, typ 2x4 collar ties, typ 6x6 beam open open4x4 girt 4x4 brace 6x6 beam 1x4 sill 9' - 1 1 / 2 " 14 ' - 2 1 / 4 " metal tiles 4x4 girt 4x4 brace 6x6 beam open Scale1/4" = 1'-0"12/17/21 12:01:56 PM 405 Whitevale Road, Pi Whitevale B 21-02-02 Interior Elevationsckering lacksmith Shop Sk-02 1/4" = 1'-0"1 North Int 1/4" = 1'-0"2 East Int - 56 - open openopen open 4x4 girt open 6x6 beam 9' - 1 1 / 2 " Scale1/4" = 1'-0"12/17/21 12:01:56 PM Interior Elevations405 Whitevale Road, Pickering Whitevale Blacksmith Shop Sk-0321-02-02 1/4" = 1'-0"1 South Int 1/4" = 1'-0"2 West Int - 57 -