HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 22, 2022Agenda
Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
June 22, 2022
7:00 pm
Electronic Meeting
For information related to accessibility requirements please contact:
Committee Coordinator
905.420.4611
clerks@pickering.ca
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
3.1 April 21, 2022 1
3.2 May 12, 2022, Special Meeting 8
4.Presentations/ Delegations
5.Business Arising from Minutes
6.New Business
6.1 Summary of Heritage Permits issued in 2021 & 2022
6.2 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Year in Review & Work Plan
6.3 Special Meeting for July 2022
7.Correspondence
8.Other Business
9.Next Meeting – July 20, 2022
10.Adjournment
Page 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,
- 1 -
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;
- 2 -
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;
- 3 -
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;
- 4 -
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.
- 5 -
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.
- 6 -
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.
- 7 -
Page 1 of 4
Minutes/Meeting Summary
Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
Special Meeting
May 12, 2022
7:00 pm
Electronic Meeting
Attendees: S. Croteau
J.Dempsey
J. Irwin
E. John
R. Smiles
J. Earle, Coordinator, Parks Capital Assets
V. Plouffe, Manager, Facilities Capital Projects
E. Martelluzzi, Senior Planner, Development Review & Heritage (Staff Liaison)
A.MacGillivray, Committee Coordinator (Recording Secretary)
Absent: D. Fellin
A. Khan
C. Sopher
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 S. Croteau
That the May 12, 2022 Heritage Pickering
Advisory Committee Agenda be approved.
Carried
2. Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
3. New Business
3.1 HP 01/22 405 Whitevale Road (the
former Blacksmith Shop)
E. Martelluzzi provided some background on
the HP 01/22 405 Whitevale Road proposal,
and explained that the Special Meeting
provides an opportunity for the applicant (the
City) an opportunity to address the
- 8 -
Page 2 of 4
Item/
Ref #
Details & Discussion & Conclusion
(summary of discussion)
Action Items/Status
(include deadline as appropriate)
Committee’s concerns expressed at the April
21, 2022 Meeting pertaining to this matter.
V. Plouffe provided further information
pertaining to the HP 01/22 405 Whitevale Road
proposal including:
• findings of the structural evaluation
conducted in 2018 noting severe
structural deterioration;
• discussions with the WDRA about the
future of the structure;
• the need to address safety concerns as
the structure continues to deteriorate;
and,
• the opportunity to salvage some
structural material for potential reuse.
Discussion ensued with members discussing:
• the qualification of the engineer/firm that
conducted the 2018 structural
evaluation, and whether a second
opinion can be considered;
• balancing the need to preserve
community heritage while ensuring
community safety;
• the nature of the Whitevale and District
Residents’ Association’s (WDRA’s) past
involvement in maintenance and upkeep
of the facilities at Whitevale Park, and
the City’s current relationship with the
WDRA to identify and address
maintenance needs;
• what the process of amending the
previous recommendation would look
like, and whether that can be done with
different Committee members in
attendance;
• what the demolition and salvaging
process may look like if it was to go
ahead;
• opportunities to mark or commemorate
the site;
- 9 -
Page 3 of 4
Item/
Ref #
Details & Discussion & Conclusion
(summary of discussion)
Action Items/Status
(include deadline as appropriate)
•discussions with Pickering Museum
Village to repurpose any salvaged
material; and,
•the importance of capturing the
comments of C. Sopher in Staff’s report
to Council.
Moved by S. Croteau
That the Heritage Pickering Advisory
Committee decision from April 21, 2022
pertaining to HP 01/22 405 Whitevale Road
be amended to endorse the City Staff
recommendations as follows:
The 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.
Carried.
Members also expressed that in future, the
Committee should consider deferring
decision-making on proposals that don’t
have adequate representation from the
applicant.
- 10 -
Page 4 of 4
Item/
Ref #
Details & Discussion & Conclusion
(summary of discussion)
Action Items/Status
(include deadline as appropriate)
4. Other Business
There was no other business
5. Next Meeting - May 25 , 2022
6. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned.
- 11 -