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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 24, 2021 Minutes/Meeting Summary Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee March 24, 2021 7:00 pm Electronic Meeting Attendees: S. Croteau J. Dempsey W. Jamadar E. John R. Smiles E. Martelluzzi, Planner II Heritage R. Perera, Recording Secretary Guests: B. McLean, 560 Park Crescent H. McWilliam, Environmental Planner, IBI Group Absent: D. Felin J. Irwin A. Khan C. Sopher Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 1. Welcome & Introductions E. Martelluzzi welcomed everyone to the meeting. 2. Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. 3. Review and Approval of Agenda Moved by S. Croteau E. Martelluzzi reviewed the agenda. Agenda approved with addition of agenda Item 8.1, 1690 Whitevale Road. Carried 4. Approval of Minutes -January 27, 2021 Moved by W. Jamadar Page 1 of 5 Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) That the minutes of the January 27, 2021 meeting of the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee be approved. Carried 5. Presentations/Delegations 5.1 Hailey McWilliam, Environmental Planner, IBI Group Re: Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit Project H. McWilliam joined the electronic meeting via audio connection to provide information on the Durham Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit project, and to present the preferred design in the City of Pickering and the cultural heritage components of the project. Through the aid of a PDF presentation, Ms. McWilliam discussed the project benefits, the project schedule, public input to date, and the preliminary designs of the project. She further noted that a Cultural Heritage Report was prepared by ASI which found 17 sites consisting of potential Built Heritage Resources (BHR) and Cultural Heritage Landscapes ( CHL). Ms. McWilliam discussed the potential impacts and mitigation measures pertaining to the 17 subject locations of heritage interest. Ms. McWilliam concluded her delegation by outlining the next steps of the project. A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Hailey McWilliam regarding: • whether there was a potential to extend the project route to Bowmanville; • the locations of the Post Cemetery; • whether an island would be built in the middle of the roadway to separate the east and west bound traffic; • the impact of the center median on the surrounding businesses and the impact to emergency services; • whether the fleets would be powered by fossil fuel or electric powered devices; Page 2 of 5 Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) • whether there had been consideration for a subway line for the corridor; • whether the project would negate the use and the need for local transit such as Durham Transit and Pulse; • whether the project reviewed similar models from other countries and regions; • the location of the VIVA project; • center medians and its impact on snow clearing services; • whether crosswalks to the platforms would be provided; • impact to traffic near the Pickering Town Centre with respect to the center medians; and, • whether the roads would be widened and the impact to the Liverpool House. 6. Business Arising from Minutes There was no business arising from the minutes. 7. New Business 7.1 Heritage Permit HP 05-21, 560 Park Crescent E. Martelluzzi referred to a Memorandum dated, March 19, 2021, that was circulated to Committee Members prior to the meeting. She noted that the permit was before the Committee as the applicant had submitted a Heritage Permit application for multiple alterations to the property. She advised that the Heritage Permit application included five primary items which include: • the restoration of the toppled stone pillar and resetting it on a new concrete footing. The post is to be relocated to a new spot near the house where it would serve as a corner fence post; • construction of a new white picket fence to enclose the lands adjacent to the house (maximum height of 1.3 metres); • replacing the existing vinyl siding with painted rough pine board and batten siding at the rear addition/wing; Page 3 of 5 Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) • construction of a garden shed at the rear of the property( 31.2 square metres); and, • restoration/repairing of the north stone wall of the front porch. Brandon McLean joined the electronic meeting via audio connection and noted that he was available for questions from the Committee. A brief discussion and questions and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Brandon McLean regarding: • support for the heritage permit; • whether the stone wall proceeding to the northern neighboring property was still in place; and, • whether there was stonework at the rear of the property. Moved by S. Croteau Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee recommends that the proposed relocation and restoration of the stone pillar, the new wood fence, the rear garden shed and restoration of the north stone porch wall be approved as per the submitted and revised drawings. Carried Discussion ensued regarding the placement of a plaque near the property. 7. Correspondence E. Martelluzzi advised that Clarington was holding an online training session on title searches and requested that committee members contact her should they wish to attend the session. 8. Other Business Page 4 of 5 Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) 8.1 1690 Whitevale Road J. Dempsey noted that the heritage components of the property had been demolished by the Province after they had requested the City remove the designation of the property. She further suggested that property owners of heritage properties should be required to produce a detailed report on the property prior to demolition. E. Martelluzzi to explore the addition of a detailed report component for demolitions. 9. Next Meeting April 28, 2021 Adjournment Meeting Adjourned: 8:25 pm Page 5 of 5