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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 21, 2022Page 1 of 7 Minutes/Meeting Summary Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee April 21, 2022 7:00 pm Electronic Meeting Attendees: J. Dempsey J. Irwin E. John A. Khan R. Smiles C. Sopher E. Abramowicz, ERA Architects Inc. J. Hanik, Solares Architecture E. Martelluzzi, Senior Planner, Development Review & Heritage (Staff Liaison) A.MacGillivray, Committee Coordinator (Recording Secretary) Absent: S. Croteau D. Fellin 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 April 21, 2022 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Agenda be approved. Carried 2. Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. 3. Approval of Minutes – February 23, 2022 The Committee reviewed the Minutes from February 23, 2022, noting that under Item 4.2 the Minutes should: •indicate that the project is taking place within the Whitevale Heritage Conservation District; and, Page 2 of 7 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) • that initial scenarios were previously provided to the Committee in 2013 with no detailed designs being shown at the time. Moved by J. Dempsey Seconded by R. Smiles That the minutes of the February 23, 2022 meeting of the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee, with suggested revisions be approved. Carried 4. Presentations/Delegations 4.1 Josef Hanik and Christine Lolley, Solares Architecture, Heritage Permit Pre- Consultation: 459 Churchwin Street J. Hanik provided information pertaining to proposed concept at 459 Churchwin St. Following the presentation, discussion ensued where members discussed: • The appearance of the building and whether the character of the community would be impacted; • how removal of the eastern wing would be considered demolition; • the re-cladding of the walls on the West portion of the building; • the structural conditions in the West portion of the building; • the condition of the foundation; • concerns with the new elements and whether it qualifies as a heritage building; • the footings of the existing building and new elements; • whether there were any proposed changes to the landscaping, and its visibility to the surrounding community; Page 3 of 7 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) • whether this property is serviced by municipal water and sewer; • whether hydro will be delivered in-ground or overhead; and • the watershed standards and drainage of the property. 5. Business Arising from Minutes No new items of business arising from the Minutes were noted. 6. New Business 6.2 Resubmission of Heritage Impact Assessment, Brock & Kingston Holdings Inc., 1970 Brock Road (the Post Manor), OPA 20-008/P, A 13/20 E. Martelluzzi provided some background information pertaining to proposal at 1970 Brock Road and outlined City Staff recommendations on the matter. E. Abramowicz provided an overview of the revised proposal at 1970 Brock Road. Discussion ensued with members discussing: • the current zoning and the proposed zoning and Official Plan amendments for the site; • the changes to the height of the new buildings and positive impacts to visibility of Post Manor; • the proposed spacing between Post Manor and Brock Rd; • potential impacts of future widening of Brock Rd.; • future use of Post Manor and whether it would remain for commercial use; • the uses of the other proposed buildings on the site; Page 4 of 7 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) • the shadowing of Post Manor and concerns around impacts to the roof structure and other elements; • the underground parking structure, whether it would extend under Post Manor; • the entry and exit points of the parking structure, and the provisioning of parking for residential and commercial users; • the loading bay facility; and, • air flow and wind concerns. Moved by J. Dempsey Seconded by A. Khan That the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee endorse the City Staff recommendations as follows: • That the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee supports the applications for Official Plan Amendment (OPA 20-008/P) and Zoning By-law Amendment (A 13/20) to retain and relocate the Post Manor building on-site as illustrated on the revised site plan, prepared by CMV Group Architects, dated February 14, 2022; • That, after the Post Manor has been moved to its new location, a reference plan be provided to the City of Pickering to identify the new location of the Post Manor; • That the designation by-law is updated to reflect the heritage attributes identified in the Heritage Impact Assessment; • That the applicant submit a Conservation Plan and Costing Estimate, and that the materials be forwarded to the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee for comment prior to the issuance of Site Plan Approval; Page 5 of 7 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) • That a heritage plaque be placed on the building or the site at the owners expense; and, • That the City enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the owners to ensure the ongoing maintenance, protection, and repair of the Post Manor in keeping with the Heritage Designation By- law and the Ontario Heritage Act. Carried. 6.1 HP 01/22 405 Whitevale Road (the former Blacksmith Shop) This item was moved later in the meeting to provide J. Earle additional time to join the meeting. J. Earle did not attend to the meeting, and E. Martelluzzi provided a brief presentation pertaining to the proposal for 405 Whitevale Rd (the former Blacksmith Shop) in his absence. As a part of presentation, it was noted that Whitevale Park is a part of the Whitevale Heritage Conservation District, while the Blacksmith Shop itself is not identified as a historic or known historic building within the Whitevale Heritage Conservation District Guide. The City of Pickering proposes to remove and demolish the former Blacksmith Shop and where possible salvage wood and metal to be used in future Museum collections or on City property in Whitevale. Page 6 of 7 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) Discussion ensued with members discussing: • the location of the Blacksmith Shop in the park; • the structural assessment recommendations; • whether the site could be commemorated with a plaque or marker indicating the historical significance of the former Blacksmith Shop; • the nearby picnic structure that was recently constructed; • whether there was interest from external parties to restore the building; • whether other restoration options can be studied to salvage and preserve the building; • the missing details pertaining to the size of the openings and elevation on the drawings included in the presentation; and, • past actions by community members to attempt preserving the building structure. Moved by C. Sopher Seconded by R. Smiles That the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee recommend that Heritage Permit Application HP 01/22 be refused. Carried. 6.3 Hybrid Meetings E. Martelluzzi solicited feedback from the Committee on the format of future meetings, specifically whether they wish to continue meeting electronically, or in a hybrid electronic format. Members expressed various considerations and preferences, and made no motion to change the current electronic meeting format. E. Martelluzzi will inform Legislative Services of the Committee’s feedback pertaining to this matter. Page 7 of 7 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 7. Correspondence There was no correspondence. 8. Other Business 8.1 Response from S. Booker re: Whitevale Master Drainage Plan C. Sopher asked whether S. Booker provided any response to comments pertaining to the Whitevale Master Drainage Plan presented at the meeting on February 23, 2022. E. Martelluzzi informed the Committee that there has been no response as of yet. E. Martelluzzi to follow up with S. Booker. 9. Next Meeting May 25, 2022 10. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned.