HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 24, 2012 City 00 Minutes
Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
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PICKERING 7:00 pm
Main Committee Room
Attendees: Councillor Rodrigues
Tate Besso, Chair
Wickham Jamadar
Ellen Mason
Janet Mehak
Dale Quaife
Denise Rundle
Charles Sopher
Jutta Van Huss
Isabelle Janton, Planner II — Site Planning
Linda Roberts, Recording Secretary
Absent: Mike Sawchuck, Vice-Chair.
Elke Pryswitt
Sally Sheehan
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T. Besso welcomed everyone to the meeting and introduced
Don Anderson, who was in attendance to respond to any
questions or concerns relating to his heritage permit
application.
2.0 kt ' Approval of Minutes
Moved by C. Sopher
Seconded by E. Mason
That the minutes of the April 26, 2012 meeting of Heritage
Pickering Advisory Committee be approved.
Carried
>3 0 New Business
4.1) Heritage Permit Application
I. Janton provided an overview of a heritage permit application
received for 486 Churchwin Street. She provided the proposed
plans as well as pictures of the current home. She noted the
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applicant proposes to replace the old summer kitchen with a
larger addition which will include a family room, study and
laundry room. She noted that the addition, somewhat visible
from the street, is proposed to be constructed of board and
batten in keeping with the original style of the home.
Don Anderson , the applicant, appeared before the Committee
and provided a brief history of the home, which was built in the
1850's. He provided details of his proposed plan for the
addition, noting the windows would be wood to complement the
existing windows. He explained the need for additional room in
order to make the space more livable, noting the front entrance
would be moved to the side. He also indicated key features
when doing additions, being the outside finish, windows and
flooring.
A question and answer period ensued.
It was the consensus of the committee to approve the
proposed plans as submitted.
A detailed discussion period ensued with respect to the follow-
up on heritage permit applications. It was questioned whose
responsibility this would be. I. Janton noted that the City of
Pickering inspectors are responsible to oversee only that the
applicant complies with the Ontario Building Code. It was
questioned who inspects the heritage aspects of the approved
plans.
D. Rundle noted the difficulty for municipalities to control
architectural details.
T. Besso questioned whether the application could have a
reminder on it for the inspector to check whether the heritage
aspects of the application are being complied with.
D. Quaife noted that currently there is no process to review
whether the heritage aspects of the application have been met
and questioned what recourse, if any there would be in the
case of non-compliance.
C. Sopher suggested the Committee do a walking tour of
Whitevale to see the end result of heritage permit applications
which had been submitted and approved by the Heritage
Committee.
The main concern with respect to this matter is the need for a
follow-up and what enforcement, if any, would be in place. I
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Janton will look into and report back at the next meeting. I. Janton to action
E. Mason noted her concerns with the buildings remaining true
to their heritage.
It was noted that copies of the Whitevale Heritage
Conservation District Guide are available for the residents and
can be obtained at the Planning & Development Department.
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4.1) 2012 Workplan
T. Besso informed the Committee that the 2011 annual report
and 2012 workplan were presented to Council on May 22, 2012
and it was received for information.
Workplan Updates:
Training
Discussion ensued with respect to training opportunities for the E. Mason to action
Committee. E. Mason questioned the Committee members as
to the topics of interest for possible seminars. It had been
previously suggested that a guest speaker be invited
periodically throughout the year to speak at the meeting. It was
suggested to invite Bert Duclos,.Heritage Outreach Consultant
,Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport as well as Gordon
Zimmerman, Architect.
Heritage Register
T. Besso provided an update with respect to the Heritage
Register. He noted that M. Sawchuck was continuing to work
on this to ensure all listings including properties on Provincial
and Federal lands are added to Google maps together with
photos.
Designations
T. Besso noted that the Committee has undertaken one
designation, being 560 Park Crescent. A previously suggested
designation was the Burkholder Farm and it was the general
consensus of the Committee to continue with the next step of
obtaining a consultant to prepare the report to Council.
Moved by W. Jamadar
Seconded by D. Quaife
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1)That the Director, Planning & Development be requested to
authorize an expenditure from the Heritage Pickering budget
for the hiring of a consultant to undertake a historical evaluation
of the property known as the Burkholder Farm, municipally
known as Lot 35, Concession 3; and
2) That a qualified consultant be approached to prepare a
quotation to undertake this work.
Carried •
W. Jamadar and Councillor Rodrigues will contact the W. Jamadar/Councillor
Burkholder family. Rodrigues to action
Salvage
T. Besso provided an update with respect to salvage items and •
storage facilities. He noted the City of Oshawa currently rents
space and the Town of Whitby has municipally owned lands
they can use. He noted he would forward the salvage list out
to the members.
He also referred back to Mr. Mitchell's request for salvage
items and noted that should Council consider an endorsement
in this respect, it would place him on the same level as the City
of Pickering in terms of hierarchy for the list of salvageable
items.
I. Janton advised that a date needs to be confirmed for the site
visit to 1130 Taunton Road. It was the consensus to book
Tuesday, May 29t" at 2:30 pm. Once confirmed with the I Janton to action
Property Manager, I. Janton will email members. It was
suggested that Katrina Pyke from the Pickering Museum and
Gordon Zimmerman be invited to attend as well.
T. Besso noted he had been in contact with Winston Wong
regarding site visits to determine salvage materials from
building demolition associated with Highway 407. He indicated
June 1st or the following week of June 4th to arrange the tours.
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1,5.1) I. Janton noted she had received an inquiry from a
resident with respect to the installation of a fence at the corner
of Whitevale and Altona Road. She noted the request for the
;height of the fence exceeds the limits under the City's current
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5.2) I. Janton provided an update on the heritage homes which
were advertised to the public for relocation. She noted that two
l viable proposals have been received for two of the properties.
IShe informed the Committee that both submissions propose t,
;the `deconstruction' of the buildings (rather than moving them
din one piece), and reconstruction at the new location. One t.
ri home will be relocated to Alliston and one to Prince Edward
.County. ,
5.3) Councillor Rodrigues indicated that he will be bringing
forward a Notice of Motion at the next Council meeting with
respect to the issue of the homes being deconstructed and
i moved out of the area.
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Next Meeting: June 28, 2012
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 pm.
Copy: City Clerk
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