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Minutes/Meeting Summary
Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
May 28, 2025
Electronic Meeting
7:00 pm
Attendees: S. Croteau
L. Jeffrey
S. Monaghan
R. Smiles
J. White
A. MacGillivray, Council & Committee Coordinator
M. Somerville, Senior Planner, Heritage (Staff Liaison)
K. Hearst, Records, Privacy & Elections Coordinator (Recording Secretary)
Absent: R. Anderson
N. Brewster
C. Doody -Hamilton
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1. Review and Approval of Agenda
Moved by S. Croteau
Seconded by S. Monaghan
That the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Meeting
Agenda of May 28, 2025 be approved.
Carried
2. Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
3. Approval of Minutes
Moved by S. Croteau
Seconded by R. Smiles
That the April 23, 2025 Meeting Minutes be approved.
Carried
4. Delegations
There were no delegations
5. New Business
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5.1 Memorandum from Matt Somerville, Senior Planner,
Heritage
Re: Heritage Permit Application HP 01/25
3230 North Road, Pickering
M. Somerville provided an overview of Heritage Permit
Application HP 01/25 at 3230 North Road, Pickering
highlighting the proposed alterations to the existing
structure and the ways in which the proposal meets and
does not meet the 1990 Whitevale Heritage Conservation
District (HCD) Plan guidelines.
Discussion ensued amongst the Committee regarding:
• the replacement of non-historic aluminum cladding
with historically appropriate wooden board and
batten siding to maintain visual compatibility with
the district;
• the closure of secondary door on the North side of
the building and the rehabilitation of the main
entrance and two new window openings on South
elevation;
• the removal of all original windows and two original
doors for energy efficiency after recommendation
to maintain the existing windows and doors;
• the permittance of encroachment on the corner of
the property to allow for the rear addition and
wraparound porch, and how the proposed
alterations fit with historical precedents;
• how the cruciform and roof lines will be maintained
with rear addition to meet HCD guidelines and
preserving historic chimneys;
• the need to ensure new roof line remains
compatible with the existing structure,
differentiating the new structure while keeping it
harmonious with the existing structure;
• the w hite structure with black windows for historical
colour selection with simple country aesthetic ; and,
• the materials to be used for the construction.
Moved by S. Monaghan
Seconded by S. Croteau
That the Pickering Heritage Advisory Committee recommend
that the Director, City Development & CBO approve the
proposed Heritage Permit for 3230 North Road, in
accordance with Delegation By -law 7651/18.
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Carried
5.2 Advertisement for New HPC Committee Member
M. Somerville informed the Committee of an opening for
a new HPC Committee Member and that there are
currently two applicants. M. Somerville encouraged
Committee Members to share the opportunity with
anyone who would be interested in joining the
Committee.
5.3 Northern Facilities Report – Upcoming Heritage
Evaluations
M. Somerville informed the Committee regarding the
Northern Facilities Report put forward to Council in April
and discussed the Seaton Community Centre project and
the consolidation of existing facilities within the Northern
part of the City , including Brougham Hall, Greenwood
Library, Mount Zion Community Centre, and the former
Green River Community Centre.
Discussion ensued amongst the Committee regarding:
• the federal and local heritage designation of
Brougham Hall and rehabilitation of the property ;
• whether the facilities noted above maintain their
existing use or get sold;
• the closure of Greenwood Library , its heritage
designation status, and its candidacy for sale; and
• the recent Council direction for staff to undertake a
heritage assessment for the Green River and
Mount Zion Community Centres.
5.4 Potential Relocation of Vardon House to Whitevale
M. Somerville provided an update on the potential
relocation of Vardon House to the corner of North Road
and Whitevale Road in Whitevale.
Discussion ensued amongst the Committee regarding:
• discussions between the Mayor and FGF to
potentially relocate the house;
• the condition of the former Temperance Hall at the
potential relocation site and whether any site
remediation work would be required;
M. Somerville to
send weblink to
Committee Members
to share with
interested parties for
Committee position.
M. Somerville to
provide the
Committee with an
update on heritage
assessment in Fall of
2025.
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• the approximate price to relocate the Vardon
House, including the purchase the land from
Infrastructure Ontario;
• the estimated timeline for the relocation to
potentially take place in Fall 2025;
• the search for a potential buyer for the Vardon
House to pay for the relocation of the house;
• permits to relocate hydro to the Vardon House at
the new location and its anticipated transport along
Highway 7;
• the compatibility of the Vardon House with the
features and aesthetics of other heritage buildings
within the Whitevale Community ;
• whether the sale of the Vardon House will be an
open bid process and strategies to inform the
community of the project;
• the need to ensure that the house remains on
blocks for the shortest time possible during the
relocation; and,
• clarification that the barn on the property will not be
relocated.
5.5 Update on the Official Plan Community Elements and
Infrastructure Open House
M. Somerville informed the Committee of his
presentation at the Official Plan Community Elements
and Infrastructure Open House held in early May. M.
Somerville indicated that their presentation focused on
approaches to heritage, relocation, and maintaining
structures in their original location and how it relates to
Official Plan development.
Discussion ensued amongst the Committee regarding
the project consultants providing a “What We Heard”
report to the City in June and the development of Official
Plan policies to follow after the report.
M. Somerville to
schedule a meeting
with the Mayor next
week to provide a
status update on the
relocation.
M. Somerville to
contact Kristen Calis
from Pickering News
Advertiser for
potential
opportunities to
advertise the sale of
the Vardon House.
M. Somerville to add
the “What We Heard”
Report to the June
25, 2025 Committee
Meeting Agenda
6. Other Business
There was no other business.
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7. Next Meeting
The next regular meeting of the Heritage Pickering Advisory
Committee is scheduled for June 25, 2025.
8. Adjournment
Moved by S. Croteau
Seconded by R. Smiles
That the meeting be adjourned.
Carried
Meeting Adjourned: 8:09 pm