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i i Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
April 28, 2009
7:00 pm
Main Committee Room
Attendees: Jim Simpson, Chair
Terence Arvisais
Keith Falconer
Susan Gardner
Joanne Glasser
Rhonda Lawson
Gordon Zimmerman
Debi A. Wilcox, City Clerk
Linda Roberts, (Recording Secretary)
Absent: Richard Fleming, Vice-Chair
Councillor Johnson
Kelly McLean
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1.0 Welcome
J. Simpson welcomed everyone to the meeting and informed
the members that Gordon Willson would be addressing the
Committee tonight with respect to the Whitevale United Church
and the Whitevale Spring Festival.
2.0 Approval of Minutes All
G. Zimmerman noted the following amendment to the minutes;
Item 5.2 under Other Business - Growing Durham -"Clarks
and Rogers farms" should read "Clarkson Rogers farm".
Moved by K. Falconer
Seconded by G. Zimmerman
That the minutes of the March 31st meeting be approved, as
amended.
CARRIED
3.0 Delegations
Gordon Willson appeared before the Committee and provided
an overview of the history of the Whitevale United Church,
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which is designated under the Whitevale Co servation District.
He noted the Church is currently up for sale and in dire need of
repairs. Other comments noted as follows:
• Building has amazing acoustics
• Would be very suitable for a performing arts centre
• Plan is to keep as a public space
• Service to the community
• Looking to expand on what was started 4 years ago
• May be eligible for grant through Ontario Heritage
Society
A brief discussion ensued with respect to available grants.
G. Willson noted there is a strong community support for the
Church and indicated they have until May 2 to make an
offer. It was also noted that Council approved $20,000.00 to
assist with the operating costs.
A question and answer period ensued. G. Zimmerman noted
the following:
• How applicable is the Whitevale Heritage Conservation
District Guide to the Church
• Review statement of designation, Committee needs to
be precise on the wording for designation to ensure Debi to action
proper protection - strong wording is needed. D. Wilcox
noted she would ask T. Moore, Chief Building Official to
assist with this.
Whitevale Spring Festival:
G. Willson provided the Committee with information on the
upcoming Whitevale Spring Festival:
• To be held Saturday, May 23 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
• Event is a low key family event
• Hoping to include a tour of the Church'
J. Simpson encouraged all committee members to attend and
also requested assistance from the membership to help out
with a booth(similar to what was done on Heritage Day) as well
as provide manpower for the tour of the Church. Assistance
would be required from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Please advise D.
Wilcox, L. Roberts or J. Simpson if you are available to help
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out.
J. Simpson questioned whether we could ha*e the Display
Board at the event. D. Wilcox indicated we could have staff
provide assistance in delivering and picking up-the board for the Debi to action
day of the event.
G. Willson questioned the Committee's assistance in preparing
a more compact booklet of the Whitevale United Church to
hand out during the Whitevale Spring Festival. G. Willson Debi to action
indicated an approximate budget of $150.00 would be required.
S. Gardner questioned whether the Committee had a CD on the
Church. J. Simspon indicated one had been done on the Jim to action
history of Whitevale and noted he would make it available at the
next meeting.
4.0 New and Unfinished Business All
4.1) Greenwood Schoolhouse (Library) Report
D. Wilcox provided an update on the Greenwood Schoolhouse
(Library) Report. She noted a report would be going forward at Debi/Jim to action
the May 11, 2009 Executive meeting to be held in the Council
Chambers at 7:30 pm. J: Simpson will meet with D. Wilcox to
prepare a formal presentation.
4.2) 20 day Notification
The Committee was provided with informabonrn on a public
information meeting to be held on May 4, 20019 at 7:30 pm in
the Council Chambers with respect to the city initiated revisions
to the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood Development Guidelines.
This was received for information purposes.
4.3) Draft Plans of Subdivision:
Draft plans of subdivision were received by the Committee for
review and comments:
A 01/09 - Part of Lot 25 to 28. Concession 5
• Provide status update on the Committee's previous
request for the realignment of Sideline 26
• Maintain site lines of the district - provide a buffer
• Observe cultural landscape and heritage conservation
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• Will definitely impact existing designated heritage homes
- strong concerns with respect to this
• Please clarify what Blocks 345 and 346 are
A 02/09 - Part Lot 25 to 28. Concession 4
• Provide status update on the Committee's previous
request for the realignment of Sideline! 26
• Application definitely impacts heritage,properties, in
particular House #53 - 3185 Sideline ~6, north part of
Lot 26, Concession 4
• Maintain site lines of the district - provide a buffer
• Observe cultural landscape and heritage conservation
• Will definitely impact existing designated heritage homes
• Please clarify meaning of medium density in Blocks 376
and 373
A 03/09 Part Lot 24 and 25. Concession 5
No comments at this time.
A 04/09 - Part Lot 24. Concession 5
• Request that Planning review the plans to ensure they Debi/Linda to action
are being sympathetic to the requirements of the
Whitevale Heritage Conservation District.
4.4) Properties for review:
3280 Sideline 16
1710 Whitevale Road
1740 Concesson 5
J. Simpson showed maps of where the above properties are
situated through a power point presentation. He noted they are
all owned by the ORC and are not currently on any lists. He
requested that the City respond back to Ellen iKowalchuk at
ORC to confirm whether these properties were included in the Debi to action
proposed extension of the Whitevale Heritage District beyond
Whitevale Road. He also requested the Committee obtain a
status update from the Planning department With respect to the
Committee's previous request for pursuing the extension of the
Whitevale Heritage District.
4.5) Highway 7 through Kinsale
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Discussion ensued with respect to the Ministry's comments on
the above. R. Lawson provided background information on a
number of properties and also provided pictujres.
J. Simpson thanked Rhonda for all the research done on this Rhonda to action
and requested that she prepare a summary and forward this to
the Director, Planning & Development. He also asked that the
properties which have already been disposed of be included as
well and that a copy be forwarded to D. Wilcox in order to have
the information forwarded on to the Committee.
4.6) 2009 Budget Update
D. Wilcox provided an update on the revised budget, a copy of
which was provided to members. She noted ra student from the
University of Toronto should be available to the Committee at
no cost. She also noted areas of concern in the budget and
indicated she would be meeting with Councillor Johnson in
order to note these concerns. It was also noteed that Council
had approved the Committee's 2009 work plan.
4.7) 2009 Work Plan
J. Simpson noted the need to look at our work plan again, as
we have had two resignations from the Committee. The work
plan will be discussed further at our next meeting. He
requested that the members email him as they complete items
on the work plan in order for him to keep it upL to date.
5.0 Correspondence All
5.1) Resignations
J. Simpson informed the Committee that resignations had been
received from D. Panesar and S. Curran. D. Wilcox advised the
Committee that the ad should be appearing in the next issue of
Pickering News Advertiser for the two vacancies.
6.0 Other Business All
6.1) G. Zimmerman noted that he would be attending the CHO
Conference in Peterborough.
6.2) J. Simpson informed the Committee of the fire which had
taken lace at 2710 Brock Road, a City owned designated
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property. D. Wilcox will request an update regarding the City's
position with respect to repairs of the property, as well as Debi to action
insurance.
6.3) Accessibility Training - J. Simpson informed the
Committee we had received a request to have someone in
attendance at a Heritage Pickering meeting for approximately Linda to action
one hour to provide mandatory accessible customer service
training to all members. It was suggested a summer meeting
for this, possibly the July meeting.
6.4) K. Falconer - noted today has been proclaimed as
National Day of Mourning. D. Wilcox informeq the Committee
that the City of Pickering had acknowledged (National Day of
Mourning at the City of Pickering today.
6.5) R. Lawson - noted she had done a walk around the Salem
Church, located just south of Salem and Highlway 7. She noted
the Highway 7 extension would impact the Church, but that it
was not identified anywhere. J. Simpson explained the process
and requested members to inform the Committee as you
become aware of properties, so that the process can be
started. G. Zimmerman can provide information on the steps
involved.
It was questioned how to obtain the property Owner's
information. J. Simpson noted members could email L. Roberts
and she could provide this information as regyested.
R. Lawson also questioned the availability of Vests to wear
when inspecting the properties. D. Wilcox noted these could be
made available as required. Simply email
Iroberts(&-cityofpickering.com once you have the dates they will
be needed, and we will obtain them for you.
6.6) Display Board - L. Roberts noted the lobby has. been
booked for the month of May. J. Simpson regiuested the
members be notified once the board has been erected in the
lobby. It was suggested Snap Pickering be contacted to take Richard to action
pictures of the display board at the May meeting.
7.0 Next Meeting:
May 26, 2009
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8.0 Adjournment
Moved by R. Lawson
Seconded by T. Arvisais
That the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 9:36 m
Copy: City Clerk
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