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Minutes
Heritage Pickering
Advisory Committee Meeting
January 23, 2014
7:00 pm
Main Committee Room
Attendees: Councillor Rodrigues
S. Iyer
W. Jamadar
T. Reimer
D. Rundle
E. Mason
M. Sawchuck
C. Sopher
J. Van Huss
C. Celebre, Senior Planner, Development Review & Heritage
L. Roberts, Recording Secretary
Absent: T. Besso
D.Joyce
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1.0 Welcome
J. Van Huss welcomed everyone to the meeting.
2.0 Approval of Minutes
Moved by W. Jamadar
Seconded by D. Rundle
That the minutes of the November 28, 2013 meeting of the
Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee be approved.
Carried
Moved by M. Sawchuk
Seconded by E. Mason
That the minutes of the January 9, 2014 meeting of the
Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee be approved as
amended.
Carried.
3.0 Business Arising from Minutes
3.1) 2014 Work Plan
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Discussion ensued with respect to the 2014 work plan with
decisions being made on which events and projects to focus on
for 2014. Copies of the previous Work plan outlining the
Committee’s achievements and ongoing projects were available
for members. J. Van Huss noted that Sally Sheehan had just
recently submitted her resignation, so this needs to be taken into
consideration when reviewing the work plan items. She also
noted that with 2014 being an election year, this will shorten the
number of meetings to be held this year. She also advised the
Committee of the need for re-appointment should they wish to
remain on the Committee. It was noted that all citizen
appointments are due to expire November 30, 2014.
Updates on work plan projects were outlined as follows:
E. Mason – Training
Members attended a seminar in Ajax put on by CHO
regarding Heritage Conservation Districts and Heritage
Property Insurance workshop
Would like to keep to 2 training sessions for 2014
Time consuming to contact a number of various groups
individually with numerous emails, etc.
Suggestions for 2014 included M. Sawchuck to speak on
various architectural styles (this would be over and above
2 training sessions) Also – contact G. Zimmerman and
Goldsmith Borgal & Company Limited (consultant’s)
Inclusion of webinars and future CHO Workshops
Creation of a sub-committee
Timelines for delegations – possibly hold ½ hour prior to a
regular meeting
Designations
Discussion ensued with respect to the completion of the
designation for 560 Park Crescent and the proposed designation
of 2865 Sideline 16 in 2014. Suggestions for 2014 were made as
follows:
Look at identifying properties in the Seaton area – 16
potential properties to look into
Some initial work has been done through the consultants
for Seaton properties, but more needs to be done prior to a
report going forward to Council
Move forward in 2014 with research in order to follow up
with designations in 2015
Leave Fox & Fiddle on work plan as a potential for
C. Celebre to a
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designation
Green River and Brougham/Hwy 7 area – it was suggested
that C. Sopher forward the addresses to C. Celebre to look
up
Dunbarton area – still keep this area in mind, but focus
should be on Seaton area for now
Doors Open
Discussion ensued with respect to the 2013 Doors Open event.
M. Sawchuck noted the surveys are still being compiled, but
noted that overall the event was successful. J. Van Huss noted a
good turnout in the Claremont area, with the Masonic Temple and
Fire Hall being popular sites. C. Sopher noted good attendance
at the cemetery site. J. Van Huss and M. Sawchuck also
provided an update on the bus tours.
It was noted this should remain on the work plan for 2014, as a
sub-committee needs to be formed for the 2015 event.
Website Improvements
M. Sawchuck provided an update with respect to the website
improvements. He explained the plan to create profiles for
properties to provide information, maps and photos with a link to
the properties. He noted S. Sheehan had prepared a template.
He also noted that associated by-laws for these properties could
be accessed for information as well.
C. Celebre suggested the Committee start with just the
designated properties.
J. Van Huss noted she would contact S. Sheehan with respect to
the template, and indicated she could assist on this item.
M. Sawchuck will work on putting together a sample of one
property and also check with other municipalities are doing in this
respect.
Register
M. Sawchuck provided an update with respect to the progress
made to date on the Register. He noted a Flickr account has
been set up with photos available and noted he would forward the
Flickr information onto the members again.
He stated that a template has been developed indicating name,
J. Van Huss to
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M. Sawchuck to
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M. Sawchuck to
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address, date and potential status. He explained the criteria for
noting why a property is listed and discussed incorporating a
classification system for ease of identification.
Once the template is in place, we can begin to input the
properties. The first step would be to consolidate all properties
and try to determine the style categories. C. Celebre suggested
we take 10 to 20 properties to make it manageable for 2014 in
order to proceed in 2015.
M. Sawchuck advised that he has compiled a list of heritage
properties and identified approximately 406 properties in the City
of Pickering having potential heritage significance. These
properties include properties listed on the Register, Seaton lands,
Federal and Provincial lands and private ownerships.
C. Celebre noted a report will be going forward to provide an
update to the Register removing demolished properties.
J. Van Huss noted the need to break down in to achievable goals,
as the work load is too great for any one individual, noting the
need to form working groups to assist.
Councillor Rodrigues noted that a designation could be placed on
newer buildings as well.
Heritage Plaque Program
Discussion ensued with respect to leaving this item on the work
plan. It was suggested that the Committee continue to do
research on what programs other municipalities may have for a
plaque program in 2014 to possibly implement in 2015. It was
noted that Brampton has a good plaque program.
E. Mason questioned whether funds were available for a plaque
program, and it was noted that the budget allows for the purchase
of two plaques per year for designated properties.
Permit Applications
C. Celebre provided details on the current process for heritage
permit applications, noting that permits are issued based on the
the plan submitted along with the drawings. Discussion ensued
with respect to compliance and enforcement and what
procedures are in place in the event that the owner has not
complied with the Committee’s recommendations. E. Mason
noted the need to go on site to view the proposals as well as after
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the fact to ensure compliance. R. Iyer questioned whether the
City could check on whether the heritage aspects had been
adhered to. C. Celebre noted the City of Pickering only ensures
compliance with respect to the Building Code. She did advise
that before a building permit is issued, a clearance is required
from the Heritage Planner. She also noted that information on
the approved Heritage Permit is provided to the Building
Department.
The Committee would like to see the City look into adding
enforcement regulations to the heritage aspects of the
applications.
C. Celebre will inquire as to what other municipalities have in
place when there is no site plan process and securities.
T. Reimer suggested that members could take photos of the
properties and email them into the City.
It was suggested that salvage Items system to store and
catalogue salvage items and Pickering Historical Society to be
removed from the 2014 work plan.
J. Van Huss requested that work plan updates be placed on all
future agendas.
3.2) 2865 Sideline 16
C. Celebre noted that a report for the designation of 2865
Sideline 16 will be going forward to Council on January 27, 2014.
C. Celebre to
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L. Roberts to
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4.0 New Business
4.2) Cell Tower Protocol Review
C. Celebre provided an overview on the draft cell tower protocol
review, which was put forward to Council in December, 2013.
Members were provided with a copy of the draft Cell Tower
Protocol. She also noted that the City of Pickering can only
provide comments, and stated that any recommendations from
the Committee would be included in a report for Council
consideration.
She explained the protocol identifies the preferred and
discouraged areas.
The Committee requested that the following be included under
the section for Discouraged Locations:
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On page 13 under Item d) to include “Adjacent to” Heritage
Properties or within Heritage Conservation Districts and also that
agriculture reserves be included in this section as well.
The Committee also requested to be placed on the circulation list
for future notification.
C. Celebre to
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5.0 Correspondence
5.1) J. Van Huss informed the committee that Sally Sheehan
had submitted her resignation.
6.0 Other Business
6.1) C. Celebre informed members they could submit mileage
when visiting properties.
6.2) Councillor Rodrigues provided an update with respect to the
distribution of salvage materials from the barn demolitions which
will be taking place. He noted the Pickering Village Museum as
well as the Hamlet of Whitevale would be receiving salvage
materials.
6.3) J. Van Huss advised members of upcoming Clarington
Family Day events, including Heritage Week activities taking
place over the week February 15 – 23rd.
7.0 Next Meeting/Adjournment
Next Meeting: February 27, 2014
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm.
Copy: City Clerk