HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 9, 2014 - Special Heritage Comittee Meeting 00 Minutes
Special Heritage Pickering
Advisory Committee Meeting
PI KERIN January 9,00 2014
Main Committee Room
Attendees: Councillor Rodrigues
T. Besso
D.Joyce
T. Reimer
D. Rundle
E. Mason
M. Sawchuck
C. Sopher
S. Sheehan
J. Van Huss
C. Celebre, Senior Planner, Development Review & Heritage
L. Roberts, Recording Secretary
Absent: S. lyer
W. Jamadar
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1.0 Welcome
J. Van Huss welcomed everyone and turned the meeting over to
C. Celebre for review of the reports.
2.0 7,325 Highway 7 1710 Whitevale Road & 2865 Sideline----- 16
C. Celebre provided an overview of the three properties
proposed for demolition. She noted that as discussed at the
November meeting it had been determined that a more extensive
review of 2865 Sideline 16 be prepared in order for the
Committee to review and determine how to proceed.
C. Celebre reviewed the recommendations provided in the above
noted reports with the committee members and a discussion
period ensued with the following points noted;
• Why is demolition being considered as an option if not
required — C. Celebre noted no reasons for demolition
were given
• Possibility of renting out properties and difficulties with
respect to property standards concerns
• Does the City have authority to request Del to rent or sell
properties as opposed to demolition
• How much of the committee budget should be
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incorporated into listing properties, or should the
committee concentrate solely on those worthy of
designation
• Why is funding for Seaton heritage properties not part of
City Development budget
• What about using these properties for affordable housing
• Consideration of a by-law specific to heritage properties to
incorporate the heritage attributes, giving an extra layer of
protection
Further discussion ensued with respect to the option of either
listing 2865 Sideline 16 or going straight to designation. It
was also questioned whether we could add additional
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properties such as those on Brock Road for listing at the same
time as this property. C. Celebre noted that it was part of the
plan to designate the heritage lots identified in the Seaton
lands in 2014. She noted that City Development is currently
working on a strategy to this effect and she would update the
Committee.
C. Celebre noted she would speak to Becky George at the
Pickering Library with respect to conducting a historical review
for 325 Highway 7 and 1710 Whitevale Road.
It was felt the report provided was sufficient to move forward
with a designation for 2865 Sideline 16. It was questioned C. Celebre to
whether there could be additional properties connected to the action
Percy family that would be worth looking into. It was noted
this property is unique, making a strong argument for
designation. E. Mason noted concerns that the owners could
move forward with demolition if designation was pursued.
Moved by E. Mason
Seconded by M. Sawchuck
Provided it is determined that 325 Highway 7 and 1710
Whitevale Road have no historical cultural significance, the
Committee has no interest in pursuing these properties for
listing or designation.
Carried
Moved by C. Sopher
Seconded by E. Mason
1. That staff prepare a report to bring forward to Council for
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the designation of 2865 Sideline 16, pursuant to Section 29 of
the Ontario Heritage Act;
2. That Del Management/Infrastructure Ontario be advised of
the Committee's decision; and C. Celebre to
2. That staff provide the Committee with timelines for the action
designation of this property.
Carried
3.0 14. 50 Whitevale Road
C. Celebre provided the committee with an update on 1450
Whitevale Road barn demolition. She noted that the Pickering
Village Museum was pleased to be receiving salvage items as a
result of the pending demolition of the barn located on the
property. She noted that demolition would take approximately 2
— 3 weeks and that Mattamy Homes would be looking after the
dismantling of the salvage items. She also noted that the
recommendation contained in the report noted that the identified
barn structure be recorded in detail. She advised the Committee
that Mattamy Homes has requested if the Committee would
accept the report as documentation rather than having additional
detailed drawings prepared.
M. Sawchuck questioned the cost of preparing detailed drawings.
C. Sopher noted it may be quicker to put together additional
photos rather than having detailed drawings, stating he felt more
documents should be done. E. Mason noted that photos may
need drawings to go along with them.
Discussion period ensued with questions raised regarding
documentation of salvage items. It was questioned whether any
additional pictures exist that may not have been included in the
report. It was also questioned whether students from
archeological or restoration schools could be included to assist
with documentation. Liability concerns were noted with this
regarding safety issues with allowing students on the property.
It was also questioned how many additional barns exist in the
Seaton lands that could potentially have heritage significance.
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T. Besso noted the importance of maintaining a good working
relationship with Mattamy homes.
Moved by C. Sopher
Seconded by T. Reimer
1. That Mattamy Homes be requested to adhere to the
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recommendations noted in the consultant's report; and
2. That staff inquire with Mattamy Homes on the viability of
utilizing students to assist with the documentation of salvage
items associated with the barn located at 1450 Whitevale Road
and whether they have any additional photos not included in the
report .
Carried.
4.0 Next Meeting/Adjournment
Next Meeting: January 23, 2014
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm.
Copy: City Clerk
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