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Home My WebLink AboutMarch 27, 2024Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda March 27, 2024 - 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 4.Delegations 4.1 Alexis Whalen, Chair, Land Over LandingsJohn Sabean, Founder, Pickering Township Historical Society Re: Brougham Hall Community Centre 5.New Business 5.1 2023 Year-End Report and 2024 Work Plan 1 5.2 Notice of Intention to Designate -895 Wonder Drive (formerly 815 Highway 7) 5 5.3 Municipal Heritage Register Review and Update -1027-1031 Dunbarton Road, Part IV Designation under the Ontario Heritage Act 18 6.Other Business 7.Next Meeting 8.Adjournment Memo To: Mayor and March 15, 2024 Members of Council From: Emily Game Senior Planner, Heritage Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Directors Chief Planner Subject: Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee 2023 Year End Report and 2024 Workplan The Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee (Heritage Pickering) is pleased to present its 2023 accomplishments and 2024 Workplan. Heritage Pickering held eight meetings in 2023 and the following tasks were completed: 2023 Accomplishments Heritage Permit Review and Approval under Part IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act •Received information regarding a heritage permit (HP 01/23), submitted by the propertyowner, for the demolition of a structure designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act(270 Whitevale Road). The scope of work included the demolition of the existing one-and-a-half storey dwelling and the construction of a two-and-a-half storey dwelling with a multi-pitched hipped roof and a prominent street-facing garage. The proposed redevelopment was found to not be in keeping with the Heritage Conservation District Guidelines and Citystaff encouraged the property owner to consult with staff to discuss the next steps.No additional information was submitted by the property owner. •Received information regarding a heritage permit (HP 02/23), submitted by the property owner, for the demolition of a structure designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act (459 Churchwin Street). The scope of work included the demolition of the existing one-and- a-half storey structure to facilitate the construction of a new detached dwelling. HeritagePickering recommended the approval of the request to demolish the structure to allow forthe construction of the new dwelling. •Received information regarding a heritage permit (HP 03/23), submitted by InfrastructureOntario, for the demolition of a structure designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act (860 Whitevale Road). The Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report completed for theproperty determined it did not have Cultural Heritage Value or Interest. Heritage Pickering recommended approval of the request to demolish the detached dwelling and accessory buildings as requested. - 1 - March 15, 2024 Page 2 of 4 HPAC 2023 Year End Report and 2024 Workplan • Received information from staff regarding a heritage permit (HP 04/23), submitted by the City of Pickering, for the Greenwood Schoolhouse located at 3540 Westney Road North. The scope of work included brick replacement to match the existing bricks, mortar replacement using a limestone base mortar, repair/replacement of the concrete masonry units at the front entrance, removal, and replacement of the metal railing at the front entrance to facilitate concrete repairs, and hand washing to remove the efflorescence on the south and east side of the building. In accordance with By-law 7651/18, the heritage permit was approved by the Director, City Development & CBO. • Received information regarding a heritage permit (HP 05/23), submitted by CapLink Limited for emergency roof repairs at 815 Highway 7. The scope of work included the replacement of shingles over the existing roof, the replacement of exhaust roof vents, and the installation of new flashing and chimney caps. In accordance with By-law 7651/18, the heritage permit was approved by the Director, City Development & CBO. Advising Council on Listing or Designation of Heritage Properties • Completed a review of the City of Pickering Municipal Heritage Register to identify properties worthy of designation. As a result of previous recommendations of Heritage Pickering, Council endorsed the Part IV designation of three properties on the City of Pickering Municipal Heritage Register in 2023, including 1294 Kingston Road, 450 Finch Avenue, and 4993 Brock Road. • As a result of previous recommendations of Heritage Pickering, City staff recommended the Part IV designation of three properties in 2023, including 301 Kingston Road, 401 Kingston Road, and 1 Evelyn Avenue; these items were deferred back to staff. Consultation and comment on Planning Applications & Infrastructure Projects • Received information regarding the Draft Plan of Subdivision Application (SP-2020-02), and Zoning By-law Amendment Application (A 10/20), submitted by Pickering Forest Inc. Heritage Pickering supported the applicant’s proposal to retain and relocate the Dixon Farmhouse (450 Finch Avenue). • Received information regarding the demolition of a barn and agricultural outbuildings at 3440 Elsa Storry Avenue, submitted by Seaton TFPM Inc. The Cultural Heritage Evaluation, Documentation and Salvage Report prepared by Archaeological Services Inc. determined the agricultural buildings and remaining landscape do not meet Ontario Regulation 906 and therefore do not retain Cultural Heritage Value or Interest. Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee did not object to the demolition of the barn and agricultural outbuildings at 3440 Elsa Storry Avenue. • Received information regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment (OPA22-004/P) and Zoning By-law Amendment (A011/22), submitted by Kindred Works (United Church of Canada). The applications propose townhouse dwellings on the property at 1066 Dunbarton Road, while retaining the original 1877 church building. Heritage Pickering supported the proposal to retain and conserve the portion of the Church, constructed in 1877, and the Part IV designation of the church under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. - 2 - March 15, 2024 Page 3 of 4 HPAC 2023 Year End Report and 2024 Workplan • Received information regarding applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision Application (SP-2023-03), and Zoning By-Law Amendment (A 11/23), submitted by CapLink Limited, to permit a food manufacturing facility in the Pickering Innovation Corridor Neighbourhood in Seaton. CapLink proposed the demolition of the house and barn at 575 Highway 7 (Vardon House) to facilitate the construction of the manufacturing facility. Heritage Pickering was supportive of the removal/dismantling of the Vardon House and associated barn on the subject property, subject to several conditions. • Reviewed information and provided input to Infrastructure Ontario for the proposed demolition of the structure at 1740 Fifth Concession Road. The property, located within the Seaton Lands, is not included as a listed or designated property on the City of Pickering Municipal Heritage Register. The Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report determined the property did not retain Cultural Heritage Value or Interest. City staff did not object to the demolition of the structure. • Reviewed information and provided input to Infrastructure Ontario for the Class B Environmental Assessment as part of the proposed demolition of four residential properties in Pickering. • Provided input for the Whitevale Master Drainage Project, ensuring it meets the intent of the Whitevale Heritage Conservation District Guidelines. Implementation of Heritage Programs and Guidance • Established the Heritage Tax Rebate Program in December 2023. The purpose of the program is to provide property tax relief for eligible heritage properties as an incentive for owners to make regular investments in the maintenance and preservation of their properties. • Heritage Pickering approved the Terms of Reference for Heritage Impact Assessments. 2024 Work Plan • Through the Site Plan Approval process, work collaboratively with CapLink Limited regarding the relocation, and the proposed addition for the Percy House. Heritage Pickering will move forward with the Part IV designation of the Percy House, ensuring it is designated before January 1, 2025. • Work collaboratively with Beachview Homes regarding the retention and relocation of the Dixon Farmhouse at 450 Finch Avenue. In addition, Heritage Pickering will provide comments on the final siting, restoration details, and proposed rear addition and finalize the designation of the property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. • Work collaboratively with Geranium Homes regarding the retention and conservation of the G.M. Forsyth House at 5113 Old Brock Road. Provide comments on the final landscape plan, Commemoration and Interpretation Plan, and bring forward the designation of the property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act to Council. - 3 - March 15, 2024 Page 4 of 4 HPAC 2023 Year End Report and 2024 Workplan • Prepare the plaque text and coordinate the installation of the commemorative plaque for the property at 560 Park Crescent (Nesbit-Newman House). • Continue to review Heritage Permit applications for properties located in the Whitevale Heritage Conservation District, and for individually designated properties. • Continue to provide recommendations regarding heritage lots in Seaton and pursue designation opportunities. • Collaborate with Kindred Works (United Church of Canada) on preserving and conserving the 1877 church building located at 1066 Dunbarton Road. Provide feedback on the site design, and Conservation Plan. Heritage Pickering will bring forward the property's designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. • Continue to provide comments on development applications for properties that are located in or adjacent to the Whitevale Heritage Conservation District, designated and listed properties, or properties with potential significant resources. • Continue to identify, and conduct background research, for properties that exhibit potential heritage significance. • Prepare required materials for Council’s consideration for properties recommended to be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. • Continue to identify and pursue training opportunities to expand knowledge and information on Heritage related news, resources, and legislation to Committee members, Council, and staff. • Encourage the development of a publicly accessible heritage mapping tool. Submitted on behalf of the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee: Current Membership: Reid Anderson Asok Bhadra Nicole Brewster Christine Doody-Hamilton Laurin Jeffrey Steve Monaghan Richard Smiles James White EG:nr J:\Documents\Administration\A-3300\Workplans\2024\2024 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Work Plan.docx - 4 - Memo To: Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee March 19, 2024 From: Emily Game Senior Planner, Heritage Copy: Chief Planner Division Head, Development Review & Urban Design Subject: Notice of Intention to Designate 895 Wonder Drive, formerly 815 Highway 7 File: A-3300-93 Purpose The purpose of this memo is to obtain the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee’s support of the draft designation by-law in support of the Part IV designation of the property at 895 Wonder Drive (formerly 815 Highway 7), known as the Percy House under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. This memo provides background information and the draft designation by-law for 895 Wonder Drive (refer to Location Map, Attachment 1). Background Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act authorizes the Council of a municipality to enact by-laws to designate real property, including all buildings and structures thereon, that demonstrate cultural heritage value or interest. Council shall, before giving notice of its intention to designate a property, consult with its municipal heritage committee. The Percy House meets the provincial requirement for evaluating cultural heritage value or interest as outlined in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and is therefore recommended for designation. The property was found to have Cultural Heritage Value or Interested by a qualified heritage consultant In 2022, a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) was completed for 815 Highway 7 by WSP Canada Inc. The HIA notes options for inclusion and reuse of the building into the site and lists potential impacts to the heritage attributes of the Percy House as a result of the planned development. The HIA also recommends that the Percy House meets the criteria for designation as set out in Ontario Regulation 9/06, and that once designated, the property owner should enter into a Heritage Easement to ensure the long-term preservation and maintenance of the structure. Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee previously endorsed the designation and final siting of the Percy House At its meeting held on September 7, 2022, the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee passed a motion recommending that 895 Wonder Drive (formerly 815 Highway 7), be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The final siting and Reference Plan for the Percy House was - 5 - March 19, 2024 Page 2 of 2 815 Highway 7 endorsed at the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee held on February 28, 2024 (refer to Reference Plan, Attachment 2). The owner of 895 Wonder Drive (formerly 815 Highway 7) has been provided with a copy of the draft designation by-law and general information on heritage designation. The owner has also agreed to enter into a Municipal Heritage Easement which will ensure the ongoing preservation of the Percy House once relocated and restored. To conserve the cultural heritage value and interest of the Percy House, it is recommended that a Notice of Intention to Designate (refer to Notice of Intention to Designate, Attachment 3), under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act is served on the property owner. Staff Comments Staff support the proposed designation of the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. It is recommended that the property owner is served with a Notice of Intention to Designate as outlined in Attachment 3 of this memo (see Notice of Intention to Designate, Attachment 3). The Notice of Intention to Designate has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act and will be published in the Toronto Star (refer to Notice of Intention to Designate, Attachment 4). A copy of the Notice of Intention to Designate will also be sent to the Ontario Heritage Trust. It is recommended that the Notice be served by the Clerk as required by Sections 29(3) and (4) of the Ontario Heritage Act. Should no notice of objection be received by the Clerk within thirty days, staff recommends that Council approve the draft designation by-law (refer to draft designation by-law, Attachment 5), and serve a Notice of Passing in accordance with Section 29(8) of the Ontario Heritage Act. Staff offer the following recommendations to the Committee: 1. That Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee supports the draft designation by-law attached in Attachment 5 of this report. Next Steps The next step is for staff to prepare a recommendation report to Council that will include Heritage Pickering and staff recommendations regarding the Part IV designation of the Percy House at 895 Wonder Drive (formerly 815 highway 7), under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A final decision will be made at the June 10, 2024, Council meeting. EG:nr J:\Documents\Administration\A-3300\A-3300-093\HPAC Memo_27MAR24\Part IV Designation.docx Attachments 1. Location Map 2. Draft R-Plan 3. Notice of Intention to Designate circulated to the Ontario Heritage Trust and property owner 4. Notice of Intention to Designate published in the Toronto Star 5. Draft designation by-law for 895 Wonder Drive, formerly 815 Highway 7 - 6 - W hit e s Roa d Highway 407 Location MapFile:Applicant:Municipal Address: HP05/23 Date: Oct. 05, 2023 Attachment #1 Martin Ng 815 Highway 7 SubjectLands L:\PLANNING\01-MapFiles\Other\Heritage\HP05-23_815Highway7_LocationMap.mxd 1:10,000 SCALE:THIS IS NOT A PLAN OF SURVEY. © The Corporation of the City of Pickering Produced (in part) under license from: © King's Printer, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. All rights reserved.; © His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, Department ofNatural Resources. All rights reserved.; © Teranet Enterprises Inc. and its suppliers. All rights reserved.; © Municipal PropertyAssessment Corporation and its suppliers. All rights reserved. City DevelopmentDepartment - 7 - $WWDFKPHQW - 8 - -Ontario Heritage Trust Version- Notice of Intent to Designate Property Of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest Take Notice that the Council of the City of Pickering intends to designate the following property as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.18 895 Wonder Drive (formerly 815 Highway 7) Block 4, Plan 40M-xxxx, 40R-xxxx Pickering, Ontario Description of Property: 895 Wonder Drive (formerly 815 Highway 7) is a one-and-a-half storey Ontario Cottage built c. 1853. The brick building was originally located on the south side of Highway 7, west of Whites Road, in 2024, the building was moved approximately 150 metres west to its current location. Reason for Designation: The mid-nineteenth century farmstead, known as the Percy House, possesses design or physical value for the built heritage resource displaying a high degree of craftsmanship located on the property. The one-and-a-half storey brick residence constructed c. 1853 demonstrates representative elements of an Ontario Cottage with Neo-Classical and Georgian influences. These representative elements include the rectangular plan and symmetrical three-bay façade, side gable roof, entrance details including a wood surround with transom and sidelights, and multipaned windows. The residence reflects a unique vernacular interpretation of the style, characterized by its elaborate dichromatic brickwork, including the decorative stringcourse, quoins, and jack arches. Through its function as a farm since 1853, the Percy House is directly associated with the agricultural development of the former Ontario Township and City of Pickering. This theme is significant as it historically contributed to the community’s early economic growth and continues to be practiced today. Summary of Attributes for Designation The heritage attributes that contribute to the cultural heritage value or interest of 895 Wonder Drive (formerly 815 Highway 7) include: Residence Exterior •One-and-a-half storey massing built to a rectangular plan; •Red brick construction using the Flemish bond, dichromatic brickworkincluding quoins and decorative brickwork under the moulded cornice; •Granite and fieldstone foundation; $WWDFKPHQW - 9 - -Ontario Heritage Trust Version- • Symmetrical three-bay façade and symmetrical two-bay side elevations; • Side gable roof with return eaves and extant moulded cornice; • Paired interior end chimneys; Centrally placed entrance with side lights, transom and wood surround with classical detailing; • Rectangular window openings with six-over-six double-hung sash windows, radiating brick voussoirs and wood sills; Residence Interior • Extant original layout, • Fireplace mantle; • Floor boards • Tall baseboards • Window and door surrounds; • Balustrade and knob capped newel post; Stone fireplace collar embedded in second floor bedroom (southwest room); and • Built-in corner cupboard in parlour on main floor. Any person may, within 30 days of the publication of this Notice send by registered mail or deliver to the City Clerk, notice of his or her objection to the proposed designation together with a statement of reasons for the objection and all relevant facts. If such a notice of objection is received, the City of Pickering will refer the matter to the Conservation Review Board for a hearing. A copy of the Historical/Architectural Designation Report PD xx-24 is available in the Clerks Division, Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or by calling 905.420.4611 or by e-mail at scassel@pickering.ca DATED at the City of Pickering this xx day of xx, 2024 Susan Cassel, City Clerk City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 - 10 - -Newspaper Version- Notice of Intent to Designate Property Of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest Take Notice that the Council of the City of Pickering intends to designate the following property as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.18 895 Wonder Drive (formerly 815 Highway 7) Block 4, Plan 40M-xxxx, 40R-xxxx Pickering, Ontario Description of Property: 895 Wonder Drive (formerly 815 Highway 7) is a one-and-a-half storey Ontario Cottage built c. 1853. The brick building was originally located on the south side of Highway 7, west of Whites Road, in 2024, the building was moved approximately 150 metres west to its current location. Reason for Designation: The mid-nineteenth century farmstead, known as the Percy House, possesses design or physical value for the built heritage resource displaying a high degree of craftsmanship located on the property. The one-and-a-half storey brick residence constructed c. 1853 demonstrates representative elements of an Ontario Cottage with Neo-Classical and Georgian influences. These representative elements include the rectangular plan and symmetrical three-bay façade, side gable roof, entrance details including a wood surround with transom and sidelights, and multipaned windows. The residence reflects a unique vernacular interpretation of the style, characterized by its elaborate dichromatic brickwork, including the decorative stringcourse, quoins, and jack arches. Through its function as a farm since 1853, the Percy House is directly associated with the agricultural development of the former Ontario Township and City of Pickering. This theme is significant as it historically contributed to the community’s early economic growth and continues to be practiced today. Any person may, within 30 days of the publication of this Notice send by registered mail or deliver to the City Clerk, notice of his or her objection to the proposed designation together with a statement of reasons for the objection and all relevant facts. If such a notice of objection is received, the City of Pickering will refer the matter to the Conservation Review Board for a hearing. A copy of the Historical/Architectural Designation Report PD xx-24 is available in the Clerks Division, Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or by calling 905.420.4611 or by e-mail at scassel@pickering.ca $WWDFKPHQW - 11 - -Newspaper Version- DATED at the City of Pickering this xx day of xx, 2024 Susan Cassel, City Clerk City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 - 12 - THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING IN THE MATTER OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT, R.S.O 1990, c. 0.18 AND IN THE MATTER OF LANDS AND PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPAL ADDRESS 895 WONDER DRIVE (FORMERLY 815 HIGHWAY 7), CITY OF PICKERING PROVINCE OF ONTARIO TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering has passed By-law # xx/24 to designate the building at the following municipal address of historical and architectural value or interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.18 895 Wonder Drive (Formerly 815 Highway 7) Block 4, Plan 40M-xxxx, 40R-xxxx Pickering, Ontario REASON FOR DESIGNATION OF 815 HIGHWAY 7, PICKERING The mid-nineteenth century farmstead at 895 Wonder Drive (formerly 815 Highway 7), also known as the Percy House, possesses design or physical value for the built heritage resource displaying a high degree of craftsmanship located on the property. The one-and-a-half storey brick residence constructed c. 1853 demonstrates representative elements of an Ontario Cottage with Neo-Classical and Georgian influences. These representative elements include the rectangular plan and symmetrical three-bay façade, side gable roof, entrance details including a wood surround with transom and sidelights, and multipaned windows. The residence reflects a unique vernacular interpretation of the style, characterized by its elaborate dichromatic brickwork, including the decorative stringcourse, quoins, and jack arches. Through its function as a farm since 1853, the Percy House is directly associated with the agricultural development of the former Ontario Township and City of Pickering. This theme is significant as it historically contributed to the community’s early economic growth and continues to be practiced today. DATED at the City of Pickering this xx day of xx, 2024 Susan Cassel, City Clerk City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 Phone: 905.420.466. ext. 2019 $WWDFKPHQW - 13 - The Corporation of the City of Pickering By-law No. xx/2024 Being a by-law designate the lands legally described as that [Insert Legal description of property, including 40R Plan] (the “Percy House”) and municipally known as 895 Wonder Drive (formerly 815 Highway 7), Pickering, as being cultural heritage value or interest. Whereas the Ontario Heritage Act authorizes the Council of a municipality to enact a by-law to designate real property, including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value or interest; and Whereas on xx xx, 2024, Council endorsed the recommendations of its Heritage Advisory Committee to designate the Percy House as being of cultural heritage value or interest; and Whereas the reasons for designation are set out in Schedule “A” to this by-law; and Whereas the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering has caused to be served on the owners of the Percy House and upon the Ontario Heritage Trust, Notice of Intention to designate the property and has caused the Notice of Intention to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality as requested by the Ontario Heritage Act; and Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering enacts as follows: 1. The Percy House, known municipally as 895 Wonder Drive (formerly 815 Highway 7) is designated as being of cultural heritage value or interest for reasons set out in Schedule “A” attached hereto. 2. The City Solicitor is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be registered on title to the 895 Wonder Drive (the Percy House). 3. The City Clerk is authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be served upon the owners of the 895 Wonder Drive (the Percy House) and the Ontario Heritage Trust and to publish notice of this by-law in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Pickering as required by the Ontario Heritage Act. By-law passed on this xx of xx, 2024. - 14 - _____________________________ Kevin Ashe, Mayor _____________________________ Susan Cassel, City Clerk - 15 - Schedule “A” By-law No. xx/24 Reasons for Designation Description of Property 895 Wonder Drive (formerly 815 Highway 7) is a one-and-a-half storey Ontario Cottage built c. 1853. The brick building was originally located on the south side of Highway 7, west of Whites Road, in 2024, the building was moved approximately 150 metres west to its current location. Reason for Designation: The mid-nineteenth century farmstead, known as the Percy House, possesses design or physical value for the built heritage resource displaying a high degree of craftsmanship located on the property. The one-and-a-half storey brick residence constructed c. 1853 demonstrates representative elements of an Ontario Cottage with Neo-Classical and Georgian influences. These representative elements include the rectangular plan and symmetrical three-bay façade, side gable roof, entrance details including a wood surround with transom and sidelights, and multipaned windows. The residence reflects a unique vernacular interpretation of the style, characterized by its elaborate dichromatic brickwork, including the decorative stringcourse, quoins, and jack arches. Through its function as a farm since 1853, the Percy House is directly associated with the agricultural development of the former Ontario Township and City of Pickering. This theme is significant as it historically contributed to the community’s early economic growth and continues to be practiced today. Description of Heritage Attributes: The heritage attributes that contribute to the cultural heritage value or interest of 895 Wonder Drive (formerly 815 Highway 7) include: Residence Exterior • One-and-a-half storey massing built to a rectangular plan; • Red brick construction using the Flemish bond, dichromatic brickwork including quoins and decorative brickwork under the moulded cornice; • Granite and fieldstone foundation; • Symmetrical three-bay façade and symmetrical two-bay side elevations; • Side gable roof with return eaves and extant moulded cornice; - 16 - • Paired interior end chimneys; Centrally placed entrance with side lights, transom and wood surround with classical detailing; • Rectangular window openings with six-over-six double-hung sash windows, radiating brick voussoirs and wood sills; Residence Interior • Extant original layout; • Fireplace mantle; • Floor boards; • Tall baseboards; • Window and door surrounds; • Balustrade and knob capped newel post; Stone fireplace collar embedded in second floor bedroom (southwest room); and • Built-in corner cupboard in parlour on main floor. - 17 - Memo To: Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee March 19, 2024 From: Emily Game Senior Planner, Heritage Copy: Chief Planner Division Head, Development Review & Urban Design Subject: Municipal Heritage Register review and update 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road, Part IV designation under the Ontario Heritage Act Purpose The purpose of this memo is to seek Heritage Pickering’s endorsement of the Part IV designation of the subject property at 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road, under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The subject property was identified as a candidate for designation during the Municipal Heritage Register review and update completed by City staff. Ontario Heritage Act Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act indicates that municipal staff shall keep a register of properties situated in the municipality that are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Municipal Heritage Register (the register) is the official list of cultural heritage properties identified as being important to the City and includes designated and non-designated properties. The City of Pickering register was last updated in 2021. The register must include all properties in the municipality that are designated under Part IV (individual designation), and Part V (district designation) of the Ontario Heritage Act. The register also includes properties that have not been designated that Council believes may have cultural heritage value or interest. These are commonly known as “listed" properties. Council must consult with its municipal heritage committee before including a property on the register or removing the reference to such a property from the register. Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 The enactment of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, altered Provincial legislation, including the Planning Act, Conservation Authorities Act, and the Ontario Heritage Act. The bill now mandates the removal of listed properties from the register without consultation with the Municipal Heritage Committee. Listing, a tool used by most municipalities with heritage registers, will be curtailed by requiring that listed buildings are either designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act in two years, or they must be dropped from the register for at least five years. Once these properties are removed, they will have no protection from demolition. - 18 - March 19, 2024 Page 2 of 5 Municipal Heritage Register review and update Several inquiries have been received to redevelop the property at 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road In 2015, City staff were made aware that the property at 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road (refer to Attachment 1, Location Map) was for sale. The City also received inquiries for the possibility of redeveloping the subject lands, which included demolishing the existing building. In 2017, preliminary plans for a large addition were submitted to the City of Pickering. The plans for the proposed addition were subject to a peer review and the proposed addition was found to be incompatible with the existing heritage structure. Specifically, the height of the proposed addition, and related roof alterations, included a massing that was out of scale with the existing building. The property owner made no progress with the proposed addition. Between 2017 and 2018, the exterior of the structure was repainted, and windows and doors were also replaced. A Minor Variance Application for a large addition on the rear of the building was received in 2023. A review of the materials by City staff found inconsistencies in the as-built plans and determined it was necessary to put the application on hold until a revised set of plans and a Heritage Impact Assessment were provided. As of February 2024, this application remains on hold. The property was previously assessed and found to have Cultural Heritage Value or Interest In consultation with the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee, the City retained the services of ERA Architects to prepare a heritage assessment for 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road (see Attachment 2, Cultural Heritage Evaluation). The 2016 report was completed to determine if the property was a candidate for inclusion as a listed, non-designated property on the Municipal Heritage Register. ERA undertook a preliminary cultural heritage evaluation including a site visit and background research. The report, however, did not include an evaluation of the property using Ontario Regulation 9/06. The criteria set out in Ontario Regulation 9/06 were developed to identify and evaluate properties for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. The property was found to have cultural heritage value related to its design, associations, and context. The building is a unique example of an 1880s brick building designed to accommodate both a business and a residence. The building was constructed for local harness-maker George Falconer. The building once formed part of the Village of Dunbarton – a community that is historically featured alongside Claremont, Whitevale and other communities in Pickering’s archival records. Based on this review of the 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road property, ERA supported the Pickering Heritage Committee’s interest in having the property listed on the Municipal Heritage Register. Of note, the Official Plan identifies the Village of Dunbarton as a ‘historic village’ and Community Improvement Area. It encourages “opportunities to rejuvenate the historic Village of Dunbarton” and new development that is compatible with the historic character of the area. To this purpose, the listing of culturally significant properties in Dunbarton on the Municipal Heritage Register provides the City with a framework to consider future development and permit applications in relation to the heritage character of the area. - 19 - March 19, 2024 Page 3 of 5 Municipal Heritage Register review and update Council passed a Resolution to include the property on the City’s Municipal Heritage Register In consultation with the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee and based on the recommendations in the 2016 Cultural Heritage Report by ERA, Council passed Resolution #202/16 to include the property on the City’s Municipal Heritage Register under Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act (see Attachment 3, Council Resolution #202/16). Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report completed by City staff in 2024 In 2024, a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report (CHER) was completed by City heritage staff for 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road. The CHER was prepared in accordance with the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries Standards and Guidelines for Conservation of Provincial Heritage Properties (2010) and Heritage Identification and Evaluation Process (2014). The primary purpose of the CHER is to evaluate the property using Ontario Regulation 9/06 to determine if it retains cultural heritage value or interest. The CHER evaluated the subject property against the criteria outlined in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and determined that it possesses cultural heritage value or interest (CHVI) for its design or physical value, tied to the rarity of the purpose-built store and residence, and as a representative example of a vernacular Victorian farmhouse within the City of Pickering. The CHER determined the property possess associative value for its connections with George Falconer, a prominent local figure in the former Village of Dunbarton. The property was also found to have contextual value for its location within the former Village of Dunbarton as it contributes visually to the historic streetscape along Dunbarton Road and Dunchurch Street. As such, a Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest and List of Heritage Attributes were compiled (refer to Attachment 4, Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report). Draft Statement of Cultural Heritage or Interest 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. Built c. 1886, the house and former store of George Falconer possesses design/physical value for the rare built heritage resource located on the property. Characteristic of a vernacular Victorian farmhouse, the former house of Falconer is one-and-a-half storeys in height and features a four- bay asymmetrical façade. The wood verandah, which is original to the house, features fine decorative detailing including the divided lite transom, and sidelights with arched windows. Decorative elements indicative of the Victorian style include buff brick quoins, jack arches, and wood sills. The George Falconer house and shop represents a rare example of a residential building with an attached storefront, constructed in the nineteenth century. Of particular significance is the extant boomtown front, denoting the commercial use of the building. A boomtown front is a tall facade that covers a lower building and was once a common feature of small commercial buildings in the nineteenth century. The boomtown front denoted a commercial use for buildings and created a more imposing façade. - 20 - March 19, 2024 Page 4 of 5 Municipal Heritage Register review and update The property has historical associative value through its association with George Falconer. Falconer built the residence and store c.1886. He lived in the house until his death in 1917. George Falconer was described as one of Dunbarton’s most prominent citizens and a successful business owner. The property retains contextual value given its role in supporting the character of the historic village of Dunbarton and remains physically, visually, and historically linked to its surroundings. The building at 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road is one of the few original structures from the settlement of the village. It is historically linked to its surroundings given its location on a crossroad which intersects with the main street of Dunbarton village. List of Heritage Attributes The cultural heritage attributes that reflect the Cultural Heritage Value or Interest of the design/physical value of the vernacular Victorian farmhouse and storefront at 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road include the: • Former Storefront Exterior • One-and-a-half storey brick storefront, with its boomtown front; • Symmetrical three-bay façade of the store; • Rectangular windows with wood sills; • Gable end roof and rectangular plan; • Stone foundation; and • Decorative elements including buff brick quoins, jack arches and corbelling. • Vernacular Farmhouse Exterior • One-and-a-half storey massing; • Asymmetrical four-bay main façade; • Rectangular windows with wood sills; • Front gable roof and l-shaped plan; • Stone foundation; • Decorative elements including buff brick quoins and jack arches; and • Verandah on the main façade, with wood surround. Key attributes that express the contextual value of the subject property include: • Location of the building on the subject property and its contribution to the continuity and character of the Dunbarton Road and Dunchurch Street streetscapes. Staff Recommendations to Heritage Pickering This memo provides recommendations to the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee regarding the Part IV designation of 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road. As outlined in the Cultural Heritage Evaluation Reports, City staff recommends that 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road meets the criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest under Ontario Regulation 9/06. The property retains Cultural Heritage Value or Interest for its design or physical value, associative value, and contextual value. - 21 - March 19, 2024 Page 5 of 5 Municipal Heritage Register review and update The evaluation report includes a draft Statement of Significance for the property which outlines the list of exterior heritage attributes. It is the practice of the City not to include the interior features of a privately owned building in the designation by-law. Staff offer the following recommendations to the Committee: • That Heritage Pickering supports the Part IV designation of 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Next Steps Heritage Pickering recommendations will be included in the City Development Staff Recommendation Report to the Planning & Development Committee, and the property recommended for Part IV designation under the Ontario Heritage Act will be presented to Council. If you have any questions, please contact me at 905.420.4660, extension 1147. EG:nr J:\Documents\Administration\A-3300\A-3300-068\Memos\2024\March 27, 2024\Part IV Designation - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Attachments 1. Location Map – 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road 2. Council Resolution #202/16 3. 1027 Dunbarton Road: Cultural Heritage Evaluation (ERA 2016) 4. Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report: 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road (City of Pickering 2024) - 22 - SpartanCourt Cloudber r y C o u r t D u n c h u r c h S t r e e t Dunbart o n R o a d Rambleb e r r y A v e n u e Highway 401 Kingston Road DalewoodRavine DalewoodRavine 1:2,000 SCALE:© The Corporation of the City of Pickering Produced (in part) under license from: © King's Printer, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. All rights reserved.; © His Majesty the King 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:Municipal Heritage Register Review and Update THIS IS NOT A PLAN OF SURVEY. Date: Sep. 07, 2023 ¯ E 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road SubjectLands L:\PLANNING\01-MapFiles\01-City Development\A-3300-074 Municipal Heritage Register\2023 Heritage Register Update\1027-1031DunbartonRd_LocationMap.mxd $WWDFKPHQW - 23 - Legislative Services Division Clerk’s Office Directive Memorandum September 21, 2016 To: Catherine Rose (Acting) Director, City Development From: Debbie Shields City Clerk Subject: Direction as per Minutes of the Meeting of City Council held on September 19, 2016 Director, City Development, Report PLN 14-16 Addition of Non-Designated Property to the City of Pickering Municipal Heritage Register 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Council Decision Resolution #202/16 That Council endorse the recommendations of the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee to include the property municipally known as 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road on the City of Pickering Municipal Heritage Register as a non-designated property of cultural heritage value or interest, under Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Please take any action deemed necessary. Debbie Shields /lr Copy: Chief Administrative Officer $WWDFKPHQW - 24 - Page 1 April 29, 2016 Cristina Celebre, Senior Planner Development Review and Heritage City Development Department City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 E: ccelebre@pickering.ca RE: 1027 Dunbarton Road – Our Project NO. 12-074-02 Cultural Heritage Evaluation Dear Cristina, The purpose of this letter is to advise on the possible listing of the 1027 Dunbarton Road property on the City of Pickering’s Municipal Heritage Register. It is our understanding that the local heritage advisory committee is considering a recommendation to list the property on the Municipal Heritage Register and has requested preliminary cultural heritage research be undertaken. The scope of this cultural heritage evaluation (as determined with Town staff) includes: •Undertake a site review of the property; •Conduct background research on the history of the property and its context; •Photo documentation of the property and building (as viewed from the street); and •Prepare a letter summarizing the findings of the research and site review, and provide a recommendation regarding listing the property on the Municipal Heritage Register. ERA undertook a site visit on April 20, 2016. This consisted of walking around the property and immediate context, and completing a visual review of the building exterior. The property was found to have cultural heritage value related to is design, associations and context. The building is a unique example of a 1880s brick building designed to accommodate both a business and a residence. The building was constructed for local harness-maker George Falconer. The building once formed part of the Village of Dunbarton - a community that is historically featured alongside Claremont, Whitevale and other communities in Pickering’s archival records. Based on this review of the 1027 Dunbarton Road property, we support the Pickering Heritage Committee’s interest in having the property listed on the Municipal Heritage Register. Of note, the Official Plan identifies the Village of Dunbarton as a ‘historic village’ and Community Improvement Area. It encourages “opportunities to rejuvenate the historic Village of Dunbarton” and new development that is compatible with the historic character of the area. To this purpose, the listing of culturally significant properties in Dunbarton on the Municipal Heritage Register provides the City with a framework to consider future development and permit applications in relation to the heritage character of the area. Attachment #3 - 25 - Page 2 PROPERTY LOCATION The 1027 Dunbarton Road property is located on the east corner of Dunbarton Road and Dunchurch Street in the City of Pickering. The property once formed part of the Village of Dunbarton. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Village of Dunbarton is named for William Dunbar (1786-1869). Dunbar arrived in Quebec from Scotland in 1831. He proceeded to the Town of York and later purchased lands east of Toronto in 1840 (Pickering Township).1 It was here that he laid out this largely Scottish settlement on Kingston Road. Dunbar was involved in the community as an elder in the Presbyterian church, a Justice of the Peace and a school commissioner. He also helped found the Pickering Harbour Company where he worked as a superintendent. His son William Dunbar Jr. inherited the property and spent his life working as a blacksmith in Dunbarton.2 His son, William T. Dunbar, owned and operated a general store in Duffins Creek (now Pickering Village) from 1880 to 1905, and constructed the Dunbar House on the north side of Dunbarton Road in the 1890s. The Village of Dunbarton was located along Kingston Road and had access to Frenchman’s Bay via an adjoining harbour. The April 3, 1896 edition of The Pickering News presents the following summary of the history and development of the village: The village of Dunbarton derived its name as well as its origin from its first proprietor and 1 William Dunbar’s deed to west 1/2 of Lot 25, Concession 1, Pickering, Upper Canada dated 19th Octo- ber 1840. The Pickering Story conjectures the time spent securing the property purchase can be linked to the families membership in the Reform Party as they were apprehended and kept under guard during the Rebel- lion of 1837. 2 Past Years in Pickering by Wm. R. Wood, pg.235. 1. Location map indicating 1027 Dunbarton Road. (Google maps) - 26 - Page 3 projector, the late William Dunbar, Esq. Half a century ago he, with his household, settled on the lot of land he had bought, and on which he lived till the day of his death, in 1869. Then, the now well cleared and cultured farms were but large woods and little clearings. . . Somewhere about thirty years ago, the villages and the adjoining harbour both had their inception, and in both Mr. Dunbar ever took an active interest, being in the latter not only a large shareholder but superintendent of the work. . . The village plots when laid out, was rapidly bought up and built upon. . . Three stores now, and for a long time past, have readily and reasonably supplied the wants of the community. In one of them is the Post Office, with its mails twice each day. On the establishment of the Post Office the inhabitants agreed to call it Dunbarton, in honour of its originator, the name first got and ever retained. Prominent as it ever ought to be, stands the church, a commodious and substantial brick building, belonging to the Presbyterians, while the outskirts is the goodly brick school house. Thus the spiritual and the intellectual are wisely cared for. For a considerable time a tannery did good service in the village, but the removal of the railway station did much to injure the village and incommode the surrounding community. . . The situation is pleasant, having the beautiful bay with its harbour, in front, and the wide stretching lake beyond. The locality is while its inhabitants alike in enterprise and intelligence will favourably compare with those of any other community. The Pickering Story by William A. McKay describes the village of Dunbarton in the mid-1800s as follows: Dunbarton had three general stores, a saddler, two carpenters, a tailor, a leather dealer, a hotel keeper and a teacher, Jonathan Holmes. Land in the vicinity was valued at $50 per acre. 2. Village of Dunbarton and W. Dunbar lands as shown on the 1877 Ontario County Atlas. (The County Atlas Project, McGill University) - 27 - Page 4 In 1951, The Telegram (Toronto) reported on a second wave of settlers arriving in Dunbarton to find work in local factories like GM in Oshawa and Johns-Mansville in Port Union. With this trend, farms were replaced with suburban housing developments. According to the Town of Pickering Community Improvement Policy and Background Study from 1986, the Village of Dunbarton once offered a full range of facilities to the surrounding rural area including a general store, restaurant, two gas stations a real estate office, doctor’s office and a garden centre as well as recreation facilities in the Kiwanis Park. When the C.N.R. introduced a new freight rail line in the 1960s, Kingston Road was rerouted to bypass the hamlet and the road way through the hamlet was renamed Dunbarton Road. With the changes to the highway and CNR railway line, the public park was lost and the residential portion of Dunbarton on the north side of the rail line was divided from the newer commercial area to the south. The Study’s description of the north part of the village is as follows: The lands to the north of the tracks contain 16 residences with only two extremely large homes on the north side of Dunbarton and the remainder located on the south side and on Dunchruch Street. A number of buildings on the south side appear to be old commercial buildings which have been converted to residential use. 3. View looking east with 1027 Dunbarton Road storefront at right. (Time Present and Time Past - A Pictorial History of Pickering, pg. 22) 4. View looking east with 1027 Dunbarton Road storefront at right. Photo by George Dunbar in 2001. (Pickering-Ajax Digital Archive) - 28 - Page 5 The building at 1027 Dunbarton Road was constructed as a house and store for George Falconer, the local harness maker, circa 1886. George Falconer (February 17, 1862 - April 21, 1917). The census of 1901 identifies him as a Scottish Presbyterian harness-maker married to Hattie Olive Falconer (May 3, 1871 - April 29, 1953) and with two daughters, Rena and Birdie. George inherited the harness- making business from his father James Falconer. In his obituary, George Falconer is described as one of Dunbarton’s most prominent citizens and a successful business owner. He is also identified as a member of the Presbyterian Church and a Liberal in Politics.3 Of interest, on March 15, 1091, the Dunbarton ratepayers submitted a petition to the Reeve and Members of the Council of the Township of Pickering, requesting, “. . . the privilege of spending all the statute labour monies inside Dunbarton Village. . .” The petition recommended that George Falconer be appointed commissioner for the Village of Dunbarton, suggesting that he was a leader and prominent figure in the community.4 3 The Pickering News, April 27, 1917. 4 Petition to the Municipal Council of the Township of Pickering. Pickering Public Library [2007-00298] 5. Postcard of 1027 Dunbarton Road postmarked 30 Dec 1914 Dunbarton. (Brian Winters collection, Pickering Public Library) 6. “Former home & shop of George Falconer Sadler on Dunbarton St. (formerly Kingston Rd.), 2001” Photo by George Dunbar (Pickering-Ajax Digital Archive) - 29 - Page 6 The March 5, 1886 edition of The Pickering News noted the construction of the building in the Dunbarton local happenings column: Our enterprising harness-maker, Mr. George Falconer, having purchased the lot on the corner of King and Bay streets, intends building a fine brick structure, to be used as a harness shop. Whether it is owing to increase of business and want of room, or whether Mr. Falconer intends to make two people one, remains to be discovered. Part of the material is already on the ground. . . This work coincided with the construction of a new Presbyterian church in the village; the church cornerstone was laid in June of 1886. BUILDING DESCRIPTION The Victorian style building is made up of two primary components, a house (east) and a store (west). In the 19th century, Victorian influenced buildings emerged as a popular style in rural Upper Canada. The houses were generally one-and-a-half stories with a gable roof and windows within the gables or dormers. A common type, the Ontario Farmhouse, often followed an L-shaped plan, displayed dichromatic brickwork and featured a front porch or verandah. The house is a one-and-a-half storey brick building with a gable roof. The front gable displays a pair of windows with a single window above. Within the recess is a wood entrance vestibule that forms part of the verandah. Above is a gable dormer with a single window. Directly to the west is the one-and-a- half storey brick store, also with a gable roof. At the street, the front facade extends up past the roof to display a two-storey frontage. The front facade consists of a glazed storefront with a central entrance and a pair of windows above. Based on historic photographs, the house was constructed with red brick and decorative buff brickwork including quoined corners and square windows arches. The original house had a wood shingle roof and a corbelled brick chimney. The windows were wood and appear to match the existing configuration. Similar to the house, the store was red brick with buff brick at the corners, window arches and parapet. It also had a wood shingle roof and a chimney at the rear (modified). At the front facade, the original entry appears recessed and the storefront windows were divided into four equal lights, similar to the window pattern above. The building today displays much of the integrity of the original building configuration. Visible changes include the painting of the masonry, minor modifications to the verandah and storefront, an asphalt shingle roof and painted aluminium raingear, and alterations to the chimneys. Sincerely, Lindsay Reid, Associate E.R.A. Architects Inc. - 30 - Page 7 7. Property as viewed looking east on Dunbarton Road. (ERA) 8. North (front) and east elevations. (ERA) SITE PHOTOGRAPHS - 31 - Page 8 9. Front (north) elevation. (ERA) 10. North (front) and west elevations. (ERA) - 32 - Page 9 11. South (rear) elevation. (ERA) 12. Vestibule Entry. (ERA)13. Storefront entry. (ERA) - 33 - pickering.ca Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report: 1027- 1031 Dunbarton Road, Pickering Ontario Attachment #4 - 34 - 1.Executive Summary The purpose of this Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report (CHER) is to determine if 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road (subject property) retains Cultural Heritage Value or Interest (CHVI), and if it is a candidate for designation under Part IV, section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. This CHER for the subject property is part of the ongoing MunicipalRegister Review and Update. This CHER provides an in-depth analysis of the subject property through primary and secondary research and a visual inspection of the property. It evaluates the subject property against the criteria outlined in Ontario Regulation 9/06 (O. Reg. 9/06), includingdesign/physical value, historical/associative value, and contextual value. Additionally, theCHER includes a draft Statement of Significance and identifies key heritage attributes. The legislative framework for heritage property designation is established by the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) and is reinforced at the provincial level through the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019). Thepreservation of cultural heritage resources is further supported by the Region of Durham Official Plan and the City of Pickering Official Plan. The subject property is situated on Lot 25, Concession I, in the former Geographic Township of Pickering, in the historical County of Ontario (Figure 1). The brick building was constructed c. 1886 and was purpose-built as the George Falconer house and store.1027-1031 Dunbarton Road falls within the territory covered by the Johnson-ButlerPurchases (also known as the “Gunshot Treaty”), which was signed in 1788 byrepresentatives of the Crown and certain Anishinaabe peoples. These lands were the subject of a confirmatory surrender in the Williams Treaties of 1923. In 2016, the privately owned property was added as a listed non-designated property tothe City of Pickering Municipal Heritage Register pursuant to Section 27 (1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act. Following a thorough evaluation in accordance with the OHA requirements, this CHER concludes that the property satisfies four criteria of Ontario Regulation 9/06. It is therefore recommended that the property be officially designated under Part IV,section 29 of the OHA. 2.Subject Property 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road (formerly called Kingston Road) is located within the south half of Lot 25, Concession I, in the former Geographic Township of Pickering, in the historical County of Ontario. Specifically, the property is prominently sited on a corner lotsouth of Dunbarton Road and east of Dunchurch Street (Figure 1)1. The building iscomprised of two distinct sections: the north section which originally functioned asGeorge Falconer’s home (1031 Dunbarton Road) and the south section (1027 Dunbarton Road) which functioned as his store. 1 Dunbarton Road is oriented in an approximately southwest to northeast direction. For east of description in this report, Dunbarton Road will be described as east-west oriented. - 35 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 2 The building’s façade and active entrance are oriented towards Dunbarton Road. The building is set back approximately 3.7 metres from Dunbarton Road and 4.2 metres from Dunchurch Street. The property is accessed from a paved driveway north of the house. The legal description of the property is: Concession 1 South Part Lot 25. - 36 - �of Figure 1: Location of 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road File: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report: 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road PICKERING Municipal Address:1027-1031 Dunbarton Road City Development © The Corporation of the City of Pickering Produced (in part) under license from: Date: Jan. 18, 2024 © King's Printer, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. All rights reserved.;© His Majesty the King in Department Right of Canada, Department of Natural Resources. All rights reserved.;© Teranet Enterprises Inc. and its SCALE: 1:1,500 I suppliers. All rights reserved.;© Municipal Property Assessment Corporation and its suppliers. All rights reserved. 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THIS ISNOT API.ANOF SURVEY L:\PLANNING\01-Mapfiles\01-City Development\A-3300 Historical Heritage Conservation\A-3300-054 1027-1031 Dunbarton\CHER_ 1027-1031 Dunbarton\CHER_1027-1031 Dunbarton.aprx - 38 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 5 3. Policy Framework 3.1 Planning Act and Provincial Policy Statement The Planning Act (1990) and the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) [Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), 2020] issued under Section 3 of the Planning Act, provide Ontario-wide policy direction on land use planning. All decisions affecting land use planning “shall be consistent with” the PPS, which identifies that properties and features demonstrating significant architectural, cultural, historical, archaeological, technical, or scientific interest are of provincial interest and should be conserved. The importance of identifying, evaluating, and conserving built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes is noted in two sections of the PPS 2020: — Section 2.6.1 – “Significant built heritage resources and significant heritage landscapes shall be conserved”; and, — Section 2.6.3 – “Planning authorities shall not permit development and site alteration on adjacent lands to protected heritage property except where the proposed development and site alteration has been evaluated and it has been demonstrated that the heritage attributes of the protected heritage property will be conserved.” The following concepts, as defined in the PPS, are fundamental to an understanding of the conservation of cultural heritage resources in Ontario: Built heritage resources (BHR) are defined as “a building, structure, monument, installation or any manufactured or constructed part or remnant that contributes to a property’s cultural heritage value or interest as identified by a community, including an Indigenous community. Built heritage resources are located on property that may be designated under Parts IV or V of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA), or that may be included on local, provincial, federal and/or international registers.” Conserved is defined as “the identification, protection, management and use of built heritage resources, cultural heritage landscapes and archaeological resources in a manner that ensures their cultural heritage value or interest is retained. This may be achieved by the implementation of recommendations set out in a conservation plan, archaeological assessment, and/or heritage impact assessment that has been approved, accepted or adopted by the relevant planning authority and/or decision-maker. Mitigative measures and/or alternative development approaches can be included in these plans and assessments.” Cultural heritage landscapes (CHL) “means a defined geographical area that may have been modified by human activity and is identified as having cultural heritage value or interest by a community, including an Indigenous community. The area may include features such as buildings, structures, spaces, views, archaeological sites or natural elements that are valued together for their interrelationship, meaning or association. Cultural heritage landscapes may be properties that have been determined to have cultural heritage value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act, or have been included on federal and/or international registers, and/or protected through official plan, zoning by- law, or other land use planning mechanisms.” - 39 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 6 Heritage attributes “means the principal features or elements that contribute to a protected heritage property’s cultural heritage value or interest, and may include the property’s built, constructed, or manufactured elements, as well as natural landforms, vegetation, water features, and its visual setting (e.g. significant views or vistas to or from a protected heritage property).” Significant means “in regard to cultural heritage and archaeology, resources that have been determined to have cultural heritage value or interest. Processes and criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest are established by the Province under the authority of the Ontario Heritage Act.” 3.2 Ontario Heritage Act (2005) The OHA gives municipalities and the provincial government powers to preserve the heritage of Ontario, with a primary focus on protecting heritage properties and archaeological sites. The OHA grants authority to municipalities and the province to identify and designate properties of heritage significance, provide standards and guidelines for the preservation of heritage properties and enhance the protection of heritage conservation districts, marine heritage sites and archaeological resources. Properties can be designated individually (Part IV of the OHA) or as part of a larger group of properties, known as a Heritage Conservation District (Part V of the OHA). The designation offers protection for the properties under Sections 33 and 34 of the OHA, prohibiting the owner of a designated property from altering, demolishing, or removing a building or structure on the property unless the owner applies to the council of the municipality and receives written consent to proceed with the alteration, demolition or removal. In addition to designated properties, the OHA allows municipalities to list properties that are considered to have CHVI on their Register, which provides interim protection against demolition in the form of a 60-day delay in issuing a demolition permit. Under Part IV, Section 27, municipalities must maintain a Register of properties situated in the municipality that are of CHVI. Section 27 (1.1) states that the Register shall be kept by the Clerk and that it must list all designated properties (Part IV and V). Under Section 27 (1.2), the Register may include a property that has not been designated, but that the municipal council believes to possess CHVI. Listed properties, although recognized as having CHVI, are not protected under the OHA as designated properties are but are acknowledged under Section 2 of the PPS (MMAH, 2020). 3.3 Ontario Regulation 9/06 The evaluation of cultural heritage resources is guided by O. Reg. 9/06 (as amended by O. Reg. 569/22), which provides nine criteria for determining CHVI. The criteria set out in the regulation were developed to identify and evaluate properties for designation under the OHA. Best practices in evaluating properties that are not yet protected employ O. Reg. 9/06 to determine if they have CHVI. The criteria for determining CHVI under O. Reg: - 40 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 7 1. The property has design value or physical value because it is a rare, unique, representative, or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method. 2. The property has design value or physical value because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3. The property has design value or physical value because it demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. 4. The property has historical value or associative value because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization, or institution that is significant to a community. 5. The property has historical value or associative value because it yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. 6. The property has historical value or associative value because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. 7. The property has contextual value because it is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. 8. The property has contextual value because it is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings. 9. The property has contextual value because it is a landmark. O. Reg. 569/22, s. 1. If a potential cultural heritage resource is found to meet any one of these criteria, it can then be considered an identified resource. 3.4 Durham Regional Official Plan The Durham Regional Official Plan (2020 - Office Consolidation) provides a series of policies for the conservation of cultural heritage resources. Section 2.3.49 of the document provides a policy for built and cultural heritage resources, which states that the Regional Council shall encourage councils of the area municipalities to utilize the Ontario Heritage Act to conserve, protect, and enhance the built and cultural heritage resources of the municipality. The plan is to be consistent with the policies and direction provided through the PPS and encourages local municipalities to address cultural heritage resources in greater detail within their local official plans. 3.5 Pickering Official Plan The City of Pickering Official Plan (2018) provides cultural heritage conservation policies in Chapter 8. The following policies provide guidance for development proposals that may impact cultural heritage resources. - 41 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 8 8.2 City Council shall: (a) identify important cultural heritage resources from all time periods, so that they can be appropriately conserved and integrated into the community fabric, including: (i) significant heritage structures, features and sites; (ii) buildings, sites, and artifacts of historical, archaeological and architectural significance including modern or recent architecture; (iii) significant landscape features and characteristics, including vistas and ridge lines; and (iv) other locally important cultural heritage resources; (b) foster public awareness and appreciation of the City’s cultural heritage; (c) prevent the demolition, destruction or inappropriate alteration of important cultural heritage resources to the extent possible; (d) where possible, restore, rehabilitate, maintain and enhance important cultural heritage resources owned by the City, and encourage the same for those owned by others; (e) where possible, ensure development, infrastructure, capital works and other private and public projects conserve, protect and enhance important cultural heritage resources; and (f) involve the public, business-people, landowners, local heritage experts, heritage committees, relevant public agencies, and other interested groups and individuals in cultural heritage decisions affecting the City. Ontario Heritage Act 8.4 City Council, in consultation with its heritage committee, where warranted shall implement the provisions of the OHA, including the designation under the Act of heritage sites and heritage districts. Cultural Heritage Inventory 8.7 City Council, in association with its heritage committee, shall: (a) conduct an inventory of heritage resources owned by the City, its boards and commissions, and establish an overall program for the maintenance, use, reuse or, if warranted, disposal of these resources; (b) maintain an inventory of heritage resources designated or worthy of designation under the OHA; and (c) store and disseminate cultural heritage resource inventories and databases in convenient and publicly accessible locations and formats, and maintain an archive of heritage conservation information. - 42 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 9 Cultural Heritage Alteration and Demolition 8.8 City Council, in consultation with its heritage committee, shall: City Council, in consultation with its heritage committee, shall: (a) allow alterations, additions or repairs to buildings designated under the OHA, provided the changes to the building do not detrimentally affect the heritage value; (b) allow new buildings, or alterations, additions or repairs to existing buildings within a Heritage Conservation District that are consistent with the District Conservation Guidelines; (c) 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; and (d) ensure that designated cultural heritage buildings, and other important cultural heritage resources that are vacant for an extended period of time are inspected regularly to discourage vandalism and monitor conformity with the City’s Maintenance and Occupancy By-law. 4. Methodology The recommendations of this CHER are based on an understanding of the physical values of the property; a documentation of its history through research; an analysis of its social and physical context; comparisons with similar properties, and mapping. This CHER is guided by key documents such as the Ontario Heritage Toolkit (MHSTCI, 2006). A CHER examines a property in its entirety, including its relationship to its surroundings, as well as its individual elements, i.e., engineering works, landscape, etc. This report will include: • A summary of the history of the immediate context informed by a review of archival sources and historical maps; • A summary of the land-use history of the property including key transfers of land and milestones informed by Land Registry records and additional archival research into prominent owners of tenants such as or City Directories; • Thorough photographic documentation of the subject property and context; • A written description of the existing conditions and immediate context; • A comparative analysis, using buildings of a similar age, style, typology, context and history to inform the evaluation of CHVI; • An evaluation of whether the property satisfies criteria under O. Reg. 9/06; and • A draft statement of CHVI if appropriate. - 43 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 10 5. Consultation Provincial and federal databases and inventories were consulted to gain further insight into the potential significance of the property at 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road. The Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism’s (MCM) current list of Heritage Conservation Districts was consulted. No designated districts included the subject property (MCM, 2019). The Ontario Heritage Trust (OHT) plaque database (OHT, 2021), the Canadian Register of Historic Places (Parks Canada, n.d.a) and the Directory of Federal Heritage Designations (Parks Canada, n.d.b) were searched. Neither the property nor its grounds are commemorated with an OHT plaque, listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places or the Federal Canadian Heritage Database. 5.1 Current Heritage Recognition In 2015, City staff were made aware that the subject property was for sale. The City of Pickering also received inquiries regarding the possibility of redeveloping the subject property, which included demolishing the existing building. In consultation with the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee (Heritage Pickering), the City retained the services of ERA Architects (ERA) to prepare a heritage assessment for 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road. Based on the recommendations of the heritage assessment and the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee, and due to the possibility of demolition by the owner, Council passed Resolution #09/12 to include the property on the City’s Municipal Heritage Register under Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act (see Council Resolution #09/12, Appendix A). 6. Historical Context 6.1 Pre-Contact Period The initial inhabitants of Southern Ontario, known as Paleoindians, arrived around 11,000 years before present (BP), following the retreat of the Laurentide Ice Sheet (Ellis and Deller, 1990:39). Early Paleo groups, recognizable by their distinctive projectile points with long grooves or 'flutes,' such as Gainey (c.10,900 BP), Barnes (c.10,700 BP), and Crowfield (c.10,500 BP), transitioned to un-fluted varieties like Holocombe (c.10,300 BP) and Hi-Lo (c.10,100 BP) by approximately 10,400 BP (Ellis and Deller, 1990:39-43). Late Paleo groups utilized these morphologies (Ellis and Deller, 1990:40) and were characterized by mobility and small campsites for stone tool production (less than 200 square metres) (Ellis and Deller, 1990). Around 8,000 BP, Ontario's climate warmed, leading to the colonization of deciduous flora and the emergence of the Archaic period. This period, spanning Early Archaic (c.10,000 to 8,000 BP), Middle Archaic (c.8,000 to 4,500 BP), and Late Archaic (c.4,500 to 2,800 BP) phases (Ellis et al., 1990), differed from Paleo populations in various ways, including increased tool stone variation, notched projectile points, native copper use, and population growth. The Archaic period saw the rise of extensive trade networks and the production of ground stone tools (Ellis and Deller, 1990:65-66). As population size increased, territories became more localized, and seasonal rounds were adopted for hunting and gathering (Ellis and Deller, 1990:114), leading to the transition into the Woodland period. - 44 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 11 The Woodland period, marked by ceramic technology, is divided into Early Woodland (c.800 BC to 0 AD), Middle Woodland (0 AD to 700/900 AD), and Late Woodland (900 AD to 1600 AD) periods (Spence et al., 1990; Fox, 1990). The Early Woodland period featured the Meadowood Complex (c.900 to 500 BC) and the Middlesex Complex (c.500 BC to 0 AD), characterized by crude pottery with cord impressions (Spence et al., 1990). In the Middle Woodland period, different cultural complexes emerged in Southern Ontario, with changes in lithic tool morphologies and elaborate ceramic vessels (Spence et al., 1990). Maize horticulture began rudimentary use by the end of the Middle Woodland period (Warrick, 2000). The Late Woodland period witnessed the expansion of maize horticulture, leading to increased population size and settlement complexity. Villages became more sedentary, relying on maize, beans, squash, and tobacco cultivation. By approximately 1400 AD, villages reached their maximum size, and increased warfare prompted the development of larger villages with extensive palisades. 6.2 Post-Contact Period 6.2.1 Pre-Confederation Treaties Early European presence began as early as 1615 with the exploration of this part of Southern Ontario by the French explorer Etienne Brulé, who travelled with the Huron along the major portage route known as the Toronto Carrying Place Trail, which connected Lake Ontario with Lake Simcoe to the north by way of the Humber River and the Holland Marsh (Steckley, 1987; Ramsden, 1990). In 1615-1616, Samuel De Champlain also travelled with the Huron northward to Georgian Bay. By the 1640s, the Huron, Petun, and Mississauga Anishinaabeg (Michi Saagiig) had been dispersed out of this region because of increasing conflicts with the Haudenosaunee and the warfare and disease that had arrived with European colonization. The large-scale population dispersals gave way for the Haudenosaunee to occupy the territory north of Lake Ontario where they settled along inland-running trade routes (Steckley, 1987; Ramsden, 1990). Due to increased military pressure from the French, and the return of the Anishinaabe Nations (Mississauga, Ojibwa, Odawa, and Potawatomi) who had previously retreated to the north, the Iroquois abandoned their villages along Lake Ontario. By the 1680s, the Anishinaabeg had returned and re-occupied the Lake Ontario area, as well as northward beyond the Haliburton Highlands. The Anishinaabeg later participated in a significant number of treaty agreements with the British Crown, establishing the foundation of Euro-Canadian settlement in southern Ontario (Ferris & Spence, 1995). After the American Revolution ended in 1783, many United Empire Loyalists began to move into southern Ontario creating a greater demand for land to settle. In 1787, senior officials from the Indian Department met with several Anishinaabe peoples to acquire land along the northern shores of Lake Ontario extending northward toward Lake Simcoe. The study area falls within the land surrendered in the 1787 Johnson-Butler Purchase, also known as the “Gunshot Treaty”. The treaty lands extended from the established Toronto Purchase (Treaty No. 13) and Cook’s Bay in the west to the Bay of Quinte and the 1783 Crawford Purchase in the east (Surtees, 1994:107). - 45 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 12 Due to irregularities in the 1787 Johnson-Butler Purchase, the Williams Commission negotiated two new treaties with the Chippewa and the Mississauga to address lands that had not yet been surrendered. The Williams Treaties were signed in 1923 by seven Anishinaabe First Nations and Crown representatives, transferring 2,000,000 ha of land to the Canadian Government between Lake Ontario and Lake Nipissing. The first of the Williams Treaties was signed by the First Nations of the Chippewa of Lake Simcoe (Beausoleil, Georgina Island, and Rama First Nations), and the second by the Mississauga of the north shore of Lake Ontario (Alderville, Curve Lake, Hiawatha, and Scugog Island First Nations). These land surrenders were combined into the Williams Treaties (Surtees, 1994; Wallace, 2020). The Williams Treaties also surrendered Indigenous hunting and fishing rights to off-reserve lands, a stipulation that differed from other land cessions. At the time of signing, given that this was a departure from the common practice of previous treaties, it was unclear that the Chippewa and Mississauga signatories were relinquishing these rights, and the territory covered by the Williams Treaties has been subject to several legal disputes between the descendants of the Indigenous signatories and the federal and provincial governments. 6.2.2 Ontario County Established in 1788, the District of Nassau was one of the original four districts that initially divided the present-day Province of Ontario. Subsequently, this district underwent a name change to become the Home District, encompassing an expanse stretching from the Trent River to Long Point and extending northward to the Severn River. Over the ensuing years, these districts underwent further division, resulting in a total of 20 districts. In 1853, Ontario emerged as a distinct entity, breaking away from the United Counties of Ontario, York, and Peel. By 1869, Ontario County, with an estimated area of 360,000 acres, of which 210,000 acres were cleared and cultivated, had taken shape (Connor & Coltson, 1869). In 1854, Ontario County comprised nine townships: Brock, Mara, Pickering, Rama, Reach, Scott, Thorah, Uxbridge, and Whitby. Throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century, the county gained recognition for the exceptional quality of its grains, with flour and lumber emerging as its primary manufacturing activities (Connor and Coltson, 1869). The dissolution of Ontario County occurred in 1974, leading to the incorporation of the Townships of Rama and Mara into Simcoe County 6.2.3 Pickering Township Pickering Township was officially established in 1791 through the survey efforts of Augustus Jones on behalf of the government of Upper Canada. The eastern portion of the township saw settlement by Loyalists, disbanded soldiers, immigrants from the United Kingdom, and a significant number of Quakers from Ireland and the US (Farewell, 1907). In the aftermath of the revolution, Loyalists and their relatives dominated land grants in Pickering Township (Johnson, 1973). By 1793, the Kingston Road was opened, serving as a horse path extending east from Simcoe's Dundas Street, and by 1799, a rudimentary roadway had been cut from - 46 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 13 Duffin's Creek to Port Hope. Despite early road development making the township more accessible, the actual settlement of Pickering Township progressed at a slow pace. Although Major John Smith received the first land patent in 1792, the inaugural legal settler was William Peak in 1798 (Armstrong, 1985; Farewell, 1907). The challenges of clearing the forest prompted Peak and other early settlers to explore non-agricultural endeavours to supplement income, such as trading with Indigenous Peoples in the region (Johnson, 1973). Throughout the early nineteenth century, population growth and township development faced sluggish progress, with the War of 1812 impeding much of the county and township's advancement. Following the conflict, increased road traffic provided a boost to local innkeepers, and with improved roadways and the presence of Duffin's Creek, Pickering Township established saw and grist mills for lumber and grain production. By 1817, the population reached 330 (Johnson, 1973). Changes in land-granting policies in the 1820s led to additional land sales in Pickering Township, with the population reaching 575 by 1820 and growing to 830 by 1825 (Johnson, 1973; Welch and Payne, 2015). A post office was established in 1829, but the development of the hamlet of Duffin's Creek was slow. In the same year, the Crown collaborated with the New England Company, a missionary group, to promote farming and education for the First Nations people, leading to the establishment of what is now known as Curve Lake First Nation (Curve Lake First Nation, n.d.). The construction of the Grand Trunk Railway in 1856 and increasing agricultural prosperity stimulated Pickering Township's development as a significant grist-milling and local commercial centre. However, overall township development was slow, and between 1861 and 1891, a population decline occurred. Factors such as inflation and a depression between 1874-76 further contributed to this decline. The population of Pickering Township reached its peak at 8,002 in 1861 (Johnson, 1973) and numbered 5,998 by 1891 (Johnson, 1973). The Country of Ontario Directory for 1869 describes Pickering Township as: The township of township of Pickering is bounded on the north by the township of Uxbridge, on the south, by Lake Ontario, on the east by the township of Whitby and on the west by the townships of Markham and Scarboro, county of York. This township being the largest, together with the richness of its soil makes it one of the most wealthy municipalities in the county. Its principal villages are, Whitevale, Brougham, Claremont and Duffin's Creek. Population over 7,000. (Conner & Colston, 1869). Through most of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the township remained primarily agricultural. Like many communities on the periphery of Toronto, development increased following the Second World War. Manufacturing companies also moved to the township following the construction of Highway 401 in the 1950s. In 1974 the township was divided into eastern and northern parts. - 47 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 14 In 1974 the villages of Brougham, Claremont, Green River, Greenwood and Whitevale became the Town of Pickering. In 2000 the Town became incorporated as a City. 6.2.4 Village of Dunbarton The following history of the Village of Dunbarton has been excerpted from the Cultural Heritage Assessment (ERA 2016): The Village of Dunbarton is named for William Dunbar (1786-1869). Dunbar arrived in Quebec from Scotland in 1831. He proceeded to the Town of York and later purchased lands east of Toronto in 1840 (Pickering Township). It was here that he laid out this largely Scottish settlement on Kingston Road. Dunbar was involved in the community as an elder in the Presbyterian church, a Justice of the Peace, and a school commissioner. He also helped found the Pickering Harbour Company where he worked as a superintendent. His son William Dunbar Jr. inherited the property and spent his life working as a blacksmith in Dunbarton. His son, William T. Dunbar, owned and operated a general store in Duffins Creek (now Pickering Village) from 1880 to 1905, and constructed the Dunbar House on the north side of Dunbarton Road in the 1890s. The Village of Dunbarton was located along Kingston Road and had access to Frenchman’s Bay via an adjoining harbour. The April 3, 1896, edition of The Pickering News presents the following summary of the history and development of the village: The village of Dunbarton derived its name as well as its origin from its first proprietor and projector, the late William Dunbar, Esq. Half a century ago he, with his household, settled on the lot of land he had bought, and on which he lived till the day of his death, in 1869. Then, the now well cleared and cultured farms were but large woods and little clearings. . . Somewhere about thirty years ago, the villages and the adjoining harbour both had their inception, and in both Mr. Dunbar ever took an active interest, being in the latter not only a large shareholder but superintendent of the work. . . The village plots when laid out, were rapidly bought up and built upon. . . Three stores now, and for a long time past, have readily and reasonably supplied the wants of the community. One of them is the Post Office, with its mail twice each day. On the establishment of the Post Office, the inhabitants agreed to call it Dunbarton, in honour of its originator, the name first got and ever retained. Prominent as it ever ought to be, stands the church, a commodious and substantial brick building, belonging to the Presbyterians, while the outskirts is the goodly brick schoolhouse. Thus the spiritual and the intellectual are wisely cared for. For a considerable time, a tannery did good service in the village, but the removal of the railway station did much to injure the village and incommode the surrounding community. . . The situation is pleasant, having the beautiful bay with its harbour, in front, and the wide stretching lake beyond. The locality while its inhabitants alike in - 48 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 15 enterprise and intelligence will favourably compare with those of any other community. The Pickering Story by William A. McKay describes the village of Dunbarton in the mid-1800s as follows: Dunbarton had three general stores, a saddler, two carpenters, a tailor, a leather dealer, a hotel keeper and a teacher, Jonathan Holmes. Land in the vicinity was valued at $50 per acre. In 1951, The Telegram (Toronto) reported on a second wave of settlers arriving in Dunbarton to find work in local factories like GM in Oshawa and Johns-Mansville in Port Union. With this trend, farms were replaced with suburban housing developments. According to the Town of Pickering Community Improvement Policy and Background Study from 1986, the Village of Dunbarton once offered a full range of facilities to the surrounding rural area including a general store, restaurant, two gas stations a real estate office, doctor’s office, and a garden centre as well as recreation facilities in the Kiwanis Park. When the Canadian National Railway introduced a new freight rail line in the 1960s, Kingston Road was rerouted to bypass the hamlet and the roadway through the hamlet was renamed Dunbarton Road. With the changes to the highway and Canadian National Railway line, the public park was lost and the residential portion of Dunbarton on the north side of the rail line was divided from the newer commercial area to the south. The Study’s description of the north part of the village is as follows: The lands to the north of the tracks contain 16 residences with only two extremely large homes on the north side of Dunbarton and the remainder located on the south side and on Dunchruch Street. Several buildings on the south side appear to be old commercial buildings which have been converted to residential use. 6.2.5 Commercial Building Type in the Early Nineteenth Century to Mid-Twentieth Century During the early to mid-nineteenth century, commercial buildings were primarily constructed using wood, with a shift towards masonry in the later part of the century to enhance fire resistance. Initial commercial structures resembled residential properties, featuring one to two stories, uncomplicated massing, and gable roofs. These buildings served various purposes, such as general stores, hardware stores, banks, and other businesses that contributed to the local community (ASI, 2022). As the century advanced, commercial buildings evolved into "blocks," characterized by a single structure containing multiple narrow storefronts with a unified design. These structures were predominantly made of masonry, stood two to four stories tall, and had flat roofs. Positioned with a shallow setback from the sidewalk, they occupied the entire property parcel. The expression of their commercial function was evident through large, glazed storefront windows for displaying goods. Additionally, these buildings started incorporating other functions on the upper floors, such as offices or residences. This architectural trend facilitated a concentrated hub of commercial activities within the compact core area of villages or towns. In downtown areas, the prevalence of block formations or slender multi-story buildings persisted into the twentieth century. With the - 49 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 16 expansion of population centres in the late nineteenth century and the outward growth of residential neighbourhoods from downtowns, small commercial buildings emerged prominently on visible corners. These establishments typically specialized in the sale of grocery items (ASI, 2022). 6.3 Site Specific History The subject property is within Lot 25, Concession I, in the Geographic Township of Pickering, Ontario County, now the City of Pickering. The property history for 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road was completed using land registry records, historical maps, and census records. The absence of structures or other features shown on the historical maps does not preclude their presence on these properties. Illustrating all homesteads on the historical atlas maps would have been beyond the intended scope of the atlas and, often, homes were only illustrated for those landowners who purchased a subscription. 6.3.1 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road The key information gathered from primary sources regarding the early history of the property includes: • 1837: William Dunbar and George White are listed as the occupants of Lot 25, Concession I in the 1837 City of Toronto and the Home District Commercial Directory and Register (Walton, 1837). • October 19, 1840: 100 acres of the west half of Lot 25, Concession I is granted to William Dunbar. • 1860: William Dunbar is shown as owning 100 acres of Lot 25, Concession I on the 1860 Tremaine Map of Ontario County. • March 5, 1886: William Dunbar sold a quarter acre to George William Falconer (Instrument No. 5952, Page 125). • 1878: The village of Dunbarton is illustrated on the Historical Atlas map. • October 31, 1892: George William Falconer sold one-eighth of an acre to Thomas W. Holbourn (Instrument No. 7916, page 125). • 1901: George Falconer, his wife Hattie and their two daughters are enumerated in the 1901 Census. George is listed as a 39-year-old harness maker from Scotland (Item No. 2113517, page 6). • April 21, 1917: George Falconer dies (The Pickering News, April 27, 1017). • December 6, 1919: Part of Lot 25, Concession I is granted to Bertha V. Falconer. The City of Toronto and the Home District Commercial Directory and Register for 1837 (Walton, 1837) list two occupants for Lot 25, Concession I, including William Dunbar and George White. No information regarding the presence of structures is provided in the directory. - 50 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 17 The Abstract Books provided by the Land Registry (Land Registry Office [LRO] 40, Book ID 204) record the first patent was issued in 1840 from the Crown to William Dunbar for 100 acres of Lot 25, Concession I. Original concession roads are illustrated on the 1860 Tremaine Map of Ontario County (Figure 3), including present-day Dunbarton Road (formerly Kingston, or King Road) and Dunchurch Street, as is the settlement of Dunbarton. Given the high concentration of structures within the area, property ownership has not been illustrated on the 1860 Tremaine Map, but rather the area comprising the core of the Village has been shaded black. The village limits were confined to the west half of Lot 25, Concession I and were centred around the present-day intersection of Dunbarton Road and Dunchurch Street. Like the 1860 Tremaine Map, the 1877 Pickering Township map does not show individual property ownership within the limits of the village. However, William Dunbar is illustrated as the owner of the lands north of the village core (Figure 4). By 1877, the limits of the village of Dunbarton expanded to include the west half of Lot 25, Concession I, from the lot line to north of Kingston Road. On March 5, 1886: William Dunbar sold a quarter acre to George William Falconer (Instrument No. 5952, Page 125). George Falconer’s plans to construct a brick building are outlined in the March 5, 1886, edition of The Pickering News: Our enterprising harness-maker, Mr. George Falconer, having purchased the lot on the corner of King and Bay Streets, intends to build a fine brick structure, to be used as a harness shop. Whether it is owing to an increase of business and want of room, or whether Mr. Falconer intends to make two people one, remains to be discovered. Part of the material is already on the ground. The construction of the structure at 1027-1031 Dunbarton coincided with the construction of a new Presbyterian Church in the village. The cornerstone of the church was laid in June 1886. The August 19, 1887, edition of The Pickering News notes: Mr. George Falconer is having his dwelling repaired by Henderson & Son. The 1901 Census lists George Falconer, a 39-year-old harness maker, born in Scotland as living with his wife, Hattie, aged 29, and their children, Kathleen (7), and Bertha (3), also known as Rena and Birdie. No information about the structure at 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road is provided in the 1901 Census (Item no. 2113516, Page 10). In the same year, on March 15, 1901, the Dunbarton ratepayers submitted a petition to the Reeve and Members of the Council of the Township of Pickering, requesting, “. . . the privilege of spending all the statute labour monies inside Dunbarton Village. . .” The petition recommended that George Falconer be appointed commissioner for the Village of Dunbarton, suggesting that he was a leader and prominent figure in the community - 51 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 18 (Petition to the Municipal Council of the Township of Pickering. Pickering Public Library [2007-00298]). A postcard depicting 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road postmarked December 30, 1914, shows the north and west façades of the George Falconer House and store (Plate 1). The building’s defining architectural details are evident in the postcard including its red brick construction, buff brick quoins, jack arches, and verandah details. A brick stringcourse is visible on the north façade of the store building, and painted label mouldings are present above the windows on the house. A sign spans the façade of the store building which reads “Geo. Falconer Saddler.” Plate 1: Postcard of 1077-1031 Dunbarton Road, postmarked December 14, 1914 (Brian Winters Collection, Pickering Public Library) A structure is shown on the 1914 and 1917 NTS maps, in the location of 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road (Figure 5). The building is labelled with an “F” on the 1917 map, indicating a farrier or blacksmith shop. George Falconer died on April 21, 1917. His obituary was published in The Pickering News on April 27, 1917, and reads as follows: On Saturday last death removed one of our most prominent citizens, Mr. George Falconer, who died after a very brief illness at the age of fifty-years and two months. He had been feeling poorly for several days, but as he was able to be around, this condition was not considered serious. On Thursday, however, he became decidedly worse and medical aid was summoned when it was found he was suffering from pneumonia. He grew gradually worse until Saturday, when he passed away. The deceased was a son of the late James and Mrs. Falconer, and he succeeded his father in the harness-making business which he conducted most successfully. In the - 52 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 19 year 1892, he married Miss Harriet Wood of this village who survives him. He is also survived by two daughters, Rena and Birdie, and also two brothers, Alex., of Ayr, and Robert of Dunbarton. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a Liberal in politics. His funeral took place on Tuesday at Erskine cemetery and was largely attended. Much sympathy is expressed for Mrs. Falconer and her daughters in their sudden bereavement. Following George’s death, part of Lot 25, Concession I was granted to his daughter, Bertha V, on December 19, 1919. The Grant from July 1919 was registered on July 16, 1958. Lots 7 and 11 of the Dunbarton Town Plan are granted from Alexander Falconer (estate of Trustees) of the will of George W. Falconer to Kathleen M. Falconer (Instrument No. 66075, Page 36B). The transaction included a quarter acre with the south half of Lot 25, Concession I. By 1943, Highway 401 had been constructed south of the residence and Dunchurch Street no longer connects to Dixie Road. A 1954 aerial photograph (Figure 6) of the subject property was reviewed, the quality of the photograph is poor, and the house and store are not visible in the photograph. Lot 7, except the south half, is granted from Kathleen Laister (formerly Falconer) to James Wharrie on July 7, 1958 (instrument No. 66279, page 36B). - 53 - �of PICKERING City Development Department Figure 3: 1860 Tremaine’s Map of the County of Ontario, Canada West File: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report: 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Municipal Address:1027-1031 Dunbarton Road © The Corporation of the City of Pickering Produced (in part) under license from: © King's Printer, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. All rights reserved.;© His Majesty the King 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. Date: Jan. 18, 2024 SCALE: 1 : 6c/ 000 I THISISNOTAPI.AN SURVEY L:\PLANNING\01-Mapfiles\01-City Development\A-3300 Historical Heritage Conservation\A-3300-054 1027-1031 Dunbarton\CHER_ 1027-1031 Dunbarton\CHER_1027-1031 Dunbarton.aprx - 54 - �of Figure 4: 1877 Illustrated Historical Atlas Map PICKERING of the County of Ontario File: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report: 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Municipal Address:1027-1031 Dunbarton Road City Development © The Corporation of the City of Pickering Produced (in part) under license from: Date: Jan. 18, 2024 © King's Printer, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. All rights reserved.;© His Majesty the King in Department Right of Canada, Department of Natural Resources. All rights reserved.;© Teranet Enterprises Inc. and its SCALE: 1:7,000 I suppliers. All rights reserved.;© Municipal Property Assessment Corporation and its suppliers. All rights reserved. THIS ISNOT API.ANOF SURVEY L:\PLANNING\01-Mapfiles\01-City Development\A-3300 Historical Heritage Conservation\A-3300-054 1027-1031 Dunbarton\CHER_ 1027-1031 Dunbarton\CHER_1027-1031 Dunbarton.aprx - 55 - �of PICKERING City Development Department Figure 5: Location of the study area on a 1914 and 1917 NTS map File: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report: 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Municipal Address:1027-1031 Dunbarton Road © The Corporation of the City of Pickering Produced (in part) under license from: © King's Printer, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. All rights reserved.;© His Majesty the King 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. Date: Jan. 18, 2024 SCALE: 1 : ac1 ooo I THISISNOTAPI.AN SURVEY L:\PLANNING\01-Mapfiles\01-City Development\A-3300 Historical Heritage Conservation\A-3300-054 1027-1031 Dunbarton\CHER_ 1027-1031 Dunbarton\CHER_1027-1031 Dunbarton.aprx - 56 - �of PICKERING City Development Department Figure 6: Location of the study area on a 1954 aerial photograph File: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report: 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Municipal Address:1027-1031 Dunbarton Road © The Corporation of the City of Pickering Produced (in part) under license from: © King's Printer, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. All rights reserved.;© His Majesty the King 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. Date: Jan. 18, 2024 SCALE: 1 : 6c/ 000 I THISISNOTAPI.AN SURVEY L:\PLANNING\01-Mapfiles\01-City Development\A-3300 Historical Heritage Conservation\A-3300-054 1027-1031 Dunbarton\CHER_ 1027-1031 Dunbarton\CHER_1027-1031 Dunbarton.aprx - 57 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 24 7. Existing Conditions The description of the design / physical value of the structure at 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road is limited to the exterior features as the site visit for the CHER was conducted from the public right of way. Constructed c. 1886, the building retains its original form, massing, and footprint. 1027- 1031 Dunbarton Road consists of a one-and-a-half storey brick building, sited on a stone foundation. The structure is comprised of two distinct sections: the north section which originally functioned as George Falconer’s home (1031 Dunbarton Road) and the south section (1027 Dunbarton Road) which functioned as his store. The building is constructed of brick, using the Common bond. This bond is utilitarian, and in the case of 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road, has a row of headers inserted every seven courses. Although the exterior has been painted, decorative elements including quoined corners, brick corbelling, and square window arches are visible. While the original wood doors and window sash have been replaced with vinyl or metal replacements, the window configuration and sizes are unchanged. The original corbelled interior chimneys have been removed; a single exterior chimney is present on the north façade. 7.1 Discussion of Design and Physical Value 7.1.1 1027 Dunbarton Road: Former George Falconer Storefront 1027 Dunbarton Road is a one-and-a-half storey structure with a front-facing gable, concealed by a boomtown front (or false front). The main façade of 1027 Dunbarton Road is symmetrical with three bays, it represents the former storefront that once housed George Falconer's harness making business. The front façade consists of a centrally placed door, flanked by two large storefront windows. Two rectangular windows are present in the upper level of the façade. The most notable feature of the former storefront is the boomtown front with brick corbelling. A boomtown front is a tall facade that covers a lower building and was once a common feature of small commercial buildings in the nineteenth century. The boomtown front denoted a commercial use for buildings and created a more imposing façade. The south façade of 1027 Dunbarton Road is symmetrical with two rectangular windows topped with square window arches. The east façade of 1027 Dunbarton Road is asymmetrical with one door and one window opening. 7.1.2 1031 Dunbarton Road: Former George Falconer Home The main (west) façade of 1031 Dunbarton Road, features four bays and is one-and-a-half-storeys in height. The projecting bay has two centrally placed rectangular windows on the main floor and one centrally placed window in the upper storey. The house is accessed through an enclosed verandah that appears to be original to the structure. A dormer is located in the second story, off centered from the main entrance. The verandah features a divided-lite transom and sidelights with rounded windows. - 58 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 25 A pediment is located above the door surround. All window openings on the main façade are rectangular and have wood sills clad in metal. The north façade of 1031 Dunbarton Road is blank except for one window opening in the gable end. The original corbelled interior chimney has been replaced with an exterior chimney of brick construction. Photograph 1: Main (west) façade of the former George Falconer house and store (City of Pickering, 2024) Photograph 2: Three-quarter view of north and west façades of 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road (City of Pickering, 2024) Photograph 3: Three quarter view of the south and east façades (City of Pickering, 2024) Photograph 4: View of the east façade of 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road (City of Pickering, 2024) 8. Discussion of Contextual Value 8.1 Landscape Conditions 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road is a rectangular-shaped property having an area of 0.05 hectares, and situated on the corner of Dunbarton Road and Dunchurch Street, in the former Village of Dunbarton, now the City of Pickering. The subject property is - 59 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 26 located on the south side of Dunbarton Road, with its façade and active entrance facing Dunbarton Road, it is the only structure on the lot. The building spans the extent of the east-west property boundary and has a shallow setback from Dunbarton Road. The property is accessed via an asphalt driveway from Dunbarton Road, north of the structure. The north, east and south rear property boundaries are lined with wood fencing. The front and rear yards are flat and consist of manicured lawns. There are no intentional gardens or plantings. 8.2 Study Area Context Located in the former Village of Dunbarton, the subject building is in the core of the community, which was established in the mid-1800s. It is surrounded by nineteenth- century residential buildings to the north and east, and to the south by a post-1953 commercial / residential building. The houses west of the subject property are of modern construction, apart from 1043 Dunbarton Road (the W.T. Dunbar House), which is a highly altered Arts and Crafts-inspired structure dating to the early 1930s (Photographs 5 to 7). The surrounding former commercial and residential buildings are all between one and two-storeys and exhibit a variety of construction materials including red brick, wood siding, and stone. They reflect the architectural styles typical of the mid-nineteenth century through to the mid-twentieth century, indicating the evolution of the commercial streetscape. Dunbarton Road, east of Dunchurch Street is a two lane-divided urban road that is oriented approximately northeast to southwest. The road turns north, at the intersection of Cloudberry Road and curves east until it reaches a terminus at Dixie Road. Concrete curbs are located on both sides of the street, while sidewalks are only present on the south side of the street (Photographs 8 to 9). The construction of the York Subdivision of the Canadian National Railway caused Kingston Road to be rerouted south of the Village of Dunbarton. The segment of Kingston Road that once ran through the village was renamed Dunbarton Road. These modifications had a lasting impact on the village setting as they separated the residential area on the north side of the rail line from the newly established commercial area to the south. By 1986, these changes were apparent in the Community Improvement Policy and Background Study where the description of the community included mention of the former commercial buildings that were converted for residential uses and the lands to the north of the tracks containing 16 residences (ERA Architects Inc., 2016). The former Village of Dunbarton is within a residential context, surrounded by many late-twentieth- century residences (Photograph 10). - 60 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 27 Photograph 5: Example of nineteenth-century houses north of the subject property (City of Pickering, 2024) Photograph 6: Example of nineteenth-century houses south of the subject property (City of Pickering, 2024) Photograph 7: Example of modern and nineteenth-century houses west of the subject property (City of Pickering, 2024) Photograph 8: View to east on Dunbarton Road (City of Pickering, 2024) Photograph 9: View to west on Dunbarton Road (City of Pickering, 2024) Photograph 10: Example of modern subdivision on Dunbarton Road (City of Pickering, 2024) - 61 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 28 9. Architectural Style 9.1 Ontario Farmhouse The house and former store at 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road is an example of a vernacular Victorian “Suburban Villa” or “Farmhouse”, with Victorian influences. The term ‘vernacular’ is used to describe buildings constructed of local material often without the help of a professional architect and which do not reflect a widely recognized style of architecture. Barbara Raue describes vernacular architecture in Waterloo Ontario Book 1 in Colour Photos as, “influenced but not defined by a particular style, vernacular buildings are made from easily available materials and exhibit local design characteristics” (Raue, 2015). The Suburban Villa or Farmhouse in Ontario is one of three designs that was originally published in The Canadian Farmer. These designs were simple and affordable to build, and which contributed significantly to the evolution of the architectural landscape of nineteenth-century Ontario (Mance, 2013:29). One of these three designs, the “Suburban Villa or Farm House”, (Plate 2) is reflective of the structure at 1031 Dunbarton Road, constructed c. 1886. These structures typically include two floors, five bedrooms and formal rooms for entertaining. The style of farmhouse design has proven to be versatile and is found in many different expressions across Ontario. Victorian Vernacular Farmhouses are typically constructed of polychrome brick and have corbelled brick chimneys. They feature an asymmetrical façade, and segmental arched windows with two-over-two double-hung sash. The verandas were decorated with wood posts or decorative brackets. - 62 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 29 Plate 2: Illustration of a representative example of a Victorian vernacular farmhouse in Southern Ontario (City of Vaughan, 2007; 59) 9.2 Comparative Analysis A comparative analysis was undertaken to establish a baseline understanding of similar recognized cultural heritage properties across Ontario, and to determine if the subject residence “is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method” as described in O. Reg. 9/06. No comparative examples of Part IV designated, Part V designated or listed properties within the City of Pickering were noted on the City of Pickering’s Municipal Heritage Register. The Ontario Heritage Trust database was reviewed to find similar residential buildings with attached storefronts. Two comparable designated properties were identified within the City of Markham and the Town of Lakefield (see Table 1 below), these buildings are of a similar age, style, typology, and material. This analysis does not represent all available properties, but the examples are intended to provide a representative sample of similar building typologies. - 63 - Table 1: Comparative analysis of heritage properties of similar age, style and/or typology to 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Resource / Address Heritage Recognition Date Material Style Photograph Tomlinson House and Store, and Craig Blacksmith Shop / 8953 Woodbine Avenue, Markham Designated Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act 1853 Frame Vernacular farmhouse, store, and blacksmith shop; one-and-a-half storey; L-shaped plan; wooden clapboard siding; side gable roof; symmetrical three-bay principal façade; rectangular windows; two-over-two wood windows; covered verandah with decorative bargeboard. Google Streetview 2023 46 Queen Street, Lakefield / T.C. Yonge House and Store Designated Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act 1861- 1864 Frame Vernacular farmhouse and store; one-and-a-half storey; L-shaped plan; wooden clapboard siding; side gable roof; symmetrical five-bay principal façade; large storefront windows with recessed entrance; rectangular windows; residential entrance covered with bellcast roof. Google Streetview 2023 - 64 - The following architectural elements characteristic of nineteenth-century vernacular farmhouse buildings were observed: • Style: The structures are vernacular examples of the ‘Suburban Villa or Farm House’. • Plan: Both examples have L-shaped plans. • Roof: The examples have cross-gabled roofs. • Cladding: One building is clad in horizontal wood siding and one is clad in board and batten. • Façade: One example has a three-bay principal façade, and one example has a five-bay principal façade. • Commercial Entrance: One building retains vestiges of a commercial storefront. • Windows: The examples have rectangular windows. • Window Detailing: The examples have simple wood window surrounds. • Location: Both examples are located within the town / village centre, on the corner of a main street or thoroughfare. • Alterations: The examples have undergone alterations through window replacement. This comparative analysis suggests that the George Falconer house and store demonstrate representative elements of a vernacular Ontario Farmhouse with Victorian influences. These elements include the one-and-a-half storey height, L-shaped plan; asymmetrical façade with multiple bays; rectangular windows, and side gable roof. Elements of the Victorian style are evident through the use of decorative dichromatic brickwork, including quoins, and jack arches. Although not considered an early example of its type, the building is a fine example of its type and style, despite the replacement of some details in modern materials. The proportions and massing of the house are preserved, as are its simplicity and clean lines. The building at 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road is the only remaining nineteenth-century house with an attached store in the City of Pickering, making it a rare example of its type. Of particular significance is the extant parapet wall, also known as a boomtown front, denoting the commercial use of the building. Recognizing the limited number of examples examined, it is acknowledged that this comparative analysis may be misleading. Additionally, fully assessing the architectural details of each structure from the public right-of-way poses challenges. Therefore, the cultural heritage evaluation presented in Section 9 not only considers the findings of this comparative analysis, but also incorporates typical architectural trends observed across Ontario. 10. Cultural Heritage Evaluation The principal structure on the subject property at 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road is a one- and-a-half storey vernacular residence with an attached storefront. 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road is listed as a non-designated property on the City of Pickering’s Municipal Heritage Register. - 65 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 32 O. Reg. 9/06 of the Ontario Heritage Act provides criteria for determining whether a property has Cultural Heritage Value or Interest. If a property meets two or more of the criteria, it is eligible for designation under the OHA. Table 1 presents the evaluation of the subject property using O. Reg. 9/06. Table 2: Evaluation of 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road as per Ontario Regulation 9/06 Criteria O. Reg. 9/06 Criteria Y/N Comments 1. The property has design value or physical value because it is a rare, unique, representative, or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method. Y Although not an early example of an Ontario Farmhouse, 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road contains a rare example of a purpose-built house and store. In accordance with the findings of the comparative analysis in Section 8.2, the building demonstrates representative elements of the vernacular farmhouse with its L-shaped plan, side gable roof, rectangular windows, covered verandah, three-bay principal façade and use of dichromatic brick. A comparative analysis undertaken for the property determined there are no listed or designated vernacular farmhouses with attached storefronts in the City of Pickering or surrounding municipalities. The analysis identified two designated Part IV buildings (also listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places), both examples are vernacular farmhouses. 2. The property has design value or physical value because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. N Although of late-nineteenth-century construction, the property does not display a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit, but rather reflects construction techniques and materials common to its time. 3. The property has design value or physical value because it demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. N The property does not demonstrate a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. The structure displays construction techniques reflective of the era and style. - 66 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 33 4. The property has historical value or associative value because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization, or institution that is significant to a community. Y 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road serves as a representation of the theme of historic small community establishment at the junctures of high-order roads. Located in the central commercial core of the village of Dunbarton, this building is representative of the late-nineteenth- century streetscape of the village which would have included both commercial and residential buildings. The property also has a direct association with George Falconer, a local harness maker. His obituary describes Falconer as is described as one of Dunbarton’s most prominent citizens and a successful business owner. 5. The property has historical value or associative value because it yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. N The results of the research did not indicate that 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road yields information that could contribute to the understanding of a community or culture. 6. The property has historical value or associative value because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. N The architect and builder of the structure at 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road is unknown. As such, this criterion is not satisfied. 7. The property has contextual value because it is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. Y The subject property at 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road is important in supporting the historic village character of Dunbarton given it is a rare example of a combined residence and commercial buildings in the City of Pickering and one of the few original houses in the Village of Dunbarton. The property contributes to the continuity and character of the Dunbarton Road and Dunchurch Street streetscapes. - 67 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 34 8. The property has contextual value because it is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings. Y The subject property is historically linked to its surroundings given its location in the historic Dunbarton Village, at a crossroad which intersects with the main street of the village. This is one of the few original houses in the Village of Dunbarton and is one of the few remaining villages in south Pickering with much of the lot pattern and built form intact. 9. The property has contextual value because it is a landmark. N No significant views of the property distinguish the building as a notable or distinct property. It does not serve as a local landmark in the community. 10.1 Results of the Cultural Heritage Evaluation Based on the evaluation of the property at 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road against the criteria outlined in O. Reg. 9/06, the subject property has been confirmed to possess CHVI. As such, a Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest has been provided. 11. Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest 11.1 Description of Historic Place 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road is a 0.05 of a hectare, rectangular property situated on the corner of Dunbarton Road and Dunchurch Street, in the former Village of Dunbarton, now the City of Pickering. The key resource on the property is a one-and-a-half storey vernacular Victorian house and store. The brick building was constructed c. 1886, purpose-built as the George Falconer house and store. The subject property is listed as a non-designated property on the City of Pickering Municipal Heritage Register pursuant to Section 27 (1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act. 11.2 Heritage Value 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road is recognized for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. Built c. 1886, the house and former store of George Falconer possesses design/physical value for the rare built heritage resource located on the property. Characteristic of a vernacular Victorian farmhouse, the former house of Falconer is one-and-a-half storeys in height and features a four-bay asymmetrical façade. The wood verandah, which is original to the house, features fine decorative detailing including the divided lite transom, and sidelights with arched windows. Decorative elements indicative of the Victorian style include buff brick quoins and jack arches, and wood sills. The George Falconer house and store represents an increasingly rare example of a residential building with an attached storefront, constructed in the nineteenth century. - 68 - 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road Page 35 Of particular significance is the extant boomtown front, denoting the former commercial use of the building. The property has associative value through its connection with George Falconer. Falconer built the residence and store c.1886; he lived in the house until his death in 1917. George Falconer was described as one of Dunbarton’s most prominent citizens and a successful business owner. The property retains contextual value given its role in supporting the character of the historic village of Dunbarton and remains physically, visually and historically linked to its surroundings. The building at 1027-103 Dunbarton Road is one of the few original structures from the settlement of the village; it is historically linked to its surroundings given its location on a crossroad which intersects with the main street of Dunbarton village. 11.3 List of Heritage Attributes The cultural heritage attributes that reflect the CHVI of the design/physical value of the vernacular Victorian farmhouse and storefront at 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road include the: • Former Storefront Exterior • One-and-a-half storey brick storefront, with its boomtown front; • Symmetrical three-bay façade of the store; • Rectangular windows with wood sills; • Gable end roof and rectangular plan; • Stone foundation; and • Decorative elements including buff brick quoins, jack arches and corbelling. • Vernacular Farmhouse Exterior • One-and-a-half storey massing; • Asymmetrical four-bay main façade; • Rectangular windows with wood sills; • Front gable roof and l-shaped plan; • Stone foundation; • Decorative elements including buff brick quoins and jack arches; and • Verandah on the main façade, with wood surround. 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