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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 26, 2009 City n0 Minutes I Meeting Summary Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee i i May 26, 2009 PICKERINU I 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Attendees: Councillor Johnson Richard Fleming, Vice-Chair Terence Arvisais Keith Falconer Susan Gardner Joanne Glasser Rhonda Lawson Kelly McLean Linda Roberts, (Recording Secretary) Absent: Jim Simpson, Chair Gordon Zimmerman Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items /Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) 1.0 Welcome R. Fleming welcomed everyone to the meeting and informed the members he would be chairing the meeting in J. Simpson's absence. He acknowledged the photographer from Snap Pickering was here for the photos. At this point the Committee members proceeded to the main lobby for the photos with the display board. It was decided to review the zoning applications at the conclusion of the meeting. R. Lawson questioned obtaining maps to better understand where the heritage properties are located. 2.0 Approval of Minutes All Moved by R. Lawson Seconded by T. Arvisais That the minutes of the April 28th meeting be approved, as amended. CARRIED Page 1 CORP0228-2/02 i item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/ Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) 3.0 New and Unfinished Business Discussion ensued with respect to the following applications which were provided for the Committee's review: 3.1) Zoning By-law amendment Application A 12/09 Questioned where John Major's house is located Zoning By-law amendment Application A 13/09 Need to specify where heritage properties are located Zoning By-law amendment Application A 14/09 No comments Zoning By-law amendment Application A 15/09 No comments It was requested the above applications being A12/09 and A Linda to action 13/09 be provided at the next meeting for further review, if required. It was also requested the Committee be provided with an update on the previous report regarding the extension of the Whitevale Heritage Conservation District. It was also suggested T. Moore, Chief Building Official be invited to attend the June meeting. 3.2) 2009 Work plan R. Fleming questioned whether there were any additions at this time. It was noted that we will be losing G. Zimmerman's expertise at the end of June. His valuable expertise and Richard/Jim to action knowledge will be greatly missed on this Committee. It was questioned whether he may be available to have a training session with the new members. It was suggested this could possibly be incorporated into the next meeting in June. L. Roberts advised the Committee that applications for Heritage Pickering? have been received and will be going to Council on June 15t for appointment in order to fill vacancies on the Committee. Page 2 CORP0228-2/02 Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items /Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) 3.3) Presentation of Plaque - Greenwood Schoolhouse L. Roberts informed the committee the next step for the designation of the Greenwood Schoolhouse is to send out a notice of designation which involves a 60 day time period. The Debi to action actual designation should take place in the Fall. 3.4) Development Applications in Seaton R. Fleming advised the Committee of information received from the Director, Planning & Development regarding the review of applications by the Committee. He had explained that while these applications may be technically 'complete' under the Planning Act, from the City's perspective they are premature until such time as various other works for Seaton are completed or well underway. 3.5) Rogers Farm R. Lawson informed the Committee she had attended a meeting hosted by the Historical Society regarding the 407 and noted there was a lot of concern in this respect. She noted the significant architectural and historical value of Rogers Farm. The Committee was in agreement that it would be beneficial to have a representative from AECOM attend our June meeting to discuss this issue . L. Roberts made note that they had been given the date for the June meeting and was just awaiting confirmation at this point. It was also suggested Rogers Farm could possibly be a 2011 Bicentennial project. R. Fleming suggested he could contact Rogers Communications and noted he could refer a contact name to R. Lawson for further information. It was suggested this would make a good story and would be a good opportunity to gain media attention. It was suggested we wait until speaking with MTO before approaching Rogers. Councillor Johnson suggested the Committee forward correspondence in this regard to Mayor and Council at the next Council meeting to ask for their endorsement, and that a copy be forwarded to the local MPP. Moved by R. Lawson Seconded by S. Gardner Page 3 CORP0228-2/02 Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items / Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) That the City Clerk prepare a letter with respect to the impact of Debi to action the 407 on Rogers Farm. CARRIED 3.6) The photographer from Snap Pickering was present to take photos of Committee members with the Heritage Pickering' Richard to action display board, which is on display for the month of May in the main lobby. 4.0 Correspondence 4.1) AECOM L. Roberts provided an update with respect to correspondence from AECOM regarding a representative attending our next meeting. They had responded that they were unable to attend the May meeting, but will be in touch with respect to coming out in June. 4.2) Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Correspondence received with respect to nominations for the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship. The deadline for nominations is August 17, 2009. Moved by R. Lawson Seconded by R. Fleming That Gordon Zimmerman be nominated to received the Ontario Linda/Debi to action medal for Good Citizenship and that steps be taken to file the necessary nomination papers. CARRIED 4.3) Heritage Canada Foundation Complimentary magazine was passed around to members to decide whether we should continue to receive the publications at a cost of $35.00. Committee agreed it would be worthwhile to have this. 4.4) MMM Group Limited Correspondence received regarding an open house to be held Page 4 CORP0228-2/02 Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items / Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) May 27 in the Brougham Hall from 2 - 4 pm. R. Lawson, J. Glasser and S. Gardner noted they would like to attend this. 4.5) Ontario Heritage Trust Correspondence received from Ontario Heritage Trust regarding nominations for the Heritage Community Recognition Program was received for information. Deadline for nominations is July 17, 2009. 5.0 Other Business 5.1) 2710 Brock Road Debi to action R. Lawson questioned whether we could be provided with an update respecting this property. 5.2) Bicentennial Celebrations R. Lawson suggested we participate in the Open Doors Linda to action program for the bicentennial celebrations. She questioned whether we could get information on dates for the next Bicentennical committee meetings in order to approach them with this suggestion, or find out how to make suggestions for the Committee's participation in this. 5.3) R. Fleming suggested we inquire about suggesting names for street signs in new subdivisions. He suggested using the Linda to action list of names created for the walk of fame. This was a list compiled of famous and long time Pickering Residents. He noted he would email the list to L. Roberts. 5.4) A copy of the 2007 report prepared by Archaeologix Inc. Linda to action was provided to the Committee to view. It was requested that a copy be made for the Committee to retain. 5.5) Copies of the three Cultural Heritage Evaluation Reports for the following properties was provided to the Committee to Linda to action view. It was requested that copies be provided for the Committee to retain. The following properties are being impacted by the Highway 7 widening being proposed by the Ministry of Transportation: The Village of Kinsale & No. 3275 Highway 7; 3110 Highway 7; and, 2890 Highway 7. Page 5 CORP0228-2/02 Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items /Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) 6.0 Adjournment Moved by K. Falconer Seconded by T. Arvisais That the meeting be adjourned. CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 8:20 m Copy: City Clerk Page 6 CORP0228-2/02