Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda. Location: Room 247, Level 2, City Hall Pages

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1 Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Date: May 5, 8 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Room 247, Level 2, City Hall Pages. Declarations of Interest: 2. Election of Vice Chair: 3. Approval of Minutes: 3. Approve minutes from meeting held on April 9, Delegation(s): 4. Todd Evershed, Urban Design team, will provide information on the Draft Downtown Streetscape Design Guidelines 5. Regular Items: 5. Heritage Planner Update 4-8 a. Draft Downtown Streetscape Design Guidelines b. Consultation regarding 48 Burlington Avenue 9-30 c. Update on recently discussed heritage resources d. Consultation on refinement of study area for Heritage Consultant's report on Downtown Mobility Hub Chair's Update: 7. Other Business: 8. Adjournment:

2 Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Date: Time: Location: April 9, 8 7:00 pm Room 305, Level 3, City Hall 426 Brant Street, Burlington, Ontario. Members Present: Howard Bohan (Vice Chair), Rick Wilson, Jeff Sutcliffe, Albert Faccenda, Pauline Laing, Maggie Steiss, John Vice (arrived at 7:50 p.m.) and Michele Camacho 2. Others Present: Thomas Douglas (Heritage Planner) and Jo-Anne Rudy (Clerk) 3. Regrets: Kate White, Jim O'Neill, Elena Dyagileva, Sharon Portelli, Sille Nygaard Mikkelsen, Torey Hunt and Councillor Meed Ward 4. Declarations of Interest: None 5. Approval of Minutes: 5. Approve minutes from meeting held on March 3, 8 6. Delegation(s): None 7. Regular Items: On motion, the minutes from meeting held on March 3, 8 were approved as presented. 7. Heritage planner update a. Consultation on heritage permit application for 338 Dundas Street (St. Paul's Presbyterian Church and Cemetery)

3 Thomas advised that the purpose of this heritage permit application is to allow a land division to dedicate the cemetery to the City while retaining the church in private ownership. The City is already the "owner" of the cemetery for purposes of the Funerals, Burials and Cremation Services Act (formerly the Cemeteries Act) and the Roads, Parks and Forestry Department currently maintains the cemetery. Staff do not believe the land division will have any impact on the attributes protected by the heritage designation by-law and have no objections to issuing a heritage permit. Motion - Heritage Burlington supports the issuance of a heritage permit to facilitate the proposed land division for the purposes of dedicating the cemetery to the City of Burlington. b. Consultation on refinement of study area for heritage consultant's report on Downtown Mobility Hub Thomas advised that the heritage consultants (ASI) for the Downtown Mobility Hubs project will be doing the following: background historical research and preliminary identification of existing cultural heritage resources; field survey to identify and photograph cultural heritage resources within accessible portions of the study area; impact assessment based on the proposed land use plans, and development of policy recommendations and mitigation measures; report preparation including advice on direct and indirect impacts of development and identify mitigation measures. ASI has advised that it is not feasible to conduct an in-depth study of the entire Downtown Mobility Hub boundary due to size and noted that it is necessary to refine the study area with consideration to priority blocks/streets which are focus areas of change. For this reason staff are seeking Heritage Burlington's input to identify the priority areas to be included in this study. Committee comments were that Brant Street as a whole has character and that blockscapes should be looked at rather than individual properties. Motion - Direct the Brant Street Design Vision Task Force to refine the study area for the heritage study for the Downtown Mobility Hub and report back to the full committee in May. c. Updates on recently discussed heritage properties 2

4 8. Other Business: Thomas advised that Designation By-law 4-08 for 420 Inglewood Drive was repealed by Council on March 9 and the Notice of Decision was given in accordance with the Heritage Act. The property has been removed from the Register. Installation of the new windows for Lowville School House has been delayed due to a manufacturer's defect in the newly created custom windows. A public meeting will be held on April 30 at the School House from 6 to 8 p.m. so Parks & Recreation staff can consult with the public on the community needs for recreation facilities in the Lowville area, with a view to finding a new use for the School House. The City has retained a heritage architect who will be in attendance to provide heritage information about the School House. d. Department name change and staffing update Thomas advised that the Planning and Building Department has been renamed the Department of City Building. Some staffing changes within the department has resulted in Thomas accepting the Heritage Planner position on a permanent basis. 8. Terms of Reference for Brant Street Design Vision Task Force Michelle advised that the Task Force met and discussed the draft terms of reference. Some revisions were suggested. Action - Jo-Anne will distribute to committee members for review. 8.2 Infographics 9. Adjournment: Jo-Anne advised that final edits are being worked on by graphics staff. Chair adjourned the meeting at 9 p.m. 3

5 Planner Update: May 5, 8 Heritage Burlington. Draft Downtown Streetscape Design Guidelines Todd Evershed from the Urban Design team will delegate to provide information and invite feedback on the draft downtown streetscape design guidelines. HB members are encouraged to check out the draft guidelines before the meeting at Guidelines.asp. 2. Consultation regarding 48 Burlington Ave 48 Burlington Ave is a property listed on the Municipal Register but not designated. The owner of this property submitted notice of intention to demolish the house on the property. Under the Heritage Act (s.27), the owner is required to provide 60 days notice of their intention. The 60 th day in this instance is June 4 th, 8. ARA had reviewed this property for HB/the City along with many other properties in 4. This evaluation had found that 48 Burlington Ave met eligibility criteria for designation. Upon receiving the owner s notice of intention, staff retained ARA to conduct a more detailed analysis to expand upon their 4 evaluation. ARA provided a report dated April 27, 8, which is attached to this agenda. Planning staff requested that Heritage Burlington s Evaluation Subcommittee review the property using their draft evaluation guidelines prior to the May 5 th committee meeting. Planning staff will present a recommendation report to Council on June 4, 8. Due to timing constraints related to report submission deadlines and the Heritage Act 60-day period, it was not possible for staff to formally consult Heritage Burlington prior to writing the recommendation report. Staff seek to consult with Heritage Burlington on this matter. Heritage Burlington s comments will go directly to Council. 4

6 Heritage Burlington is asked to: o Review the April 8 ARA report on 48 Burlington Ave o Discuss the findings of the Evaluation Subcommittee o Provide comments advising Council how to respond to the owner s notice of intention to demolish (i.e.: designate the property to prevent demolition, or remove the property from the Register) 3. Updates on recently discussed heritage resources Around the Bay Race 5-mile milestone o Les Michalak from Burlington Runners Club delegated to the committee in February 8 to discuss the potential of moving the milestone (which has been moved before) to a more prominent location, not far from where it is currently in a City-owned Right-of-Way at Plains Road West and Spring Gardens Road. Les intends to raise funds to cover the cost of moving the milestone and installing an interpretive panel beside it. o Heritage Burlington requested that Les develop a more detailed fundraising plan and report back to the committee, at which point HB would consider contributing funds and/or resources. o HB member Maggie Steiss volunteered to work with Les on developing content for an interpretive panel to be installed beside the milestone (similar to the interpretive panel Heritage Burlington and Aldershot BIA developed for Aldershot Corners in 7). o Staff continue to work with Les on logistics. o A newspaper article on this topic was published in the Hamilton Spectator on March, 8: o Two milestones remain in Hamilton: the 5-mile on Hamilton beach and the 7-mile on York Blvd near the high-level bridge. Les has reached out to City of Hamilton staff as well as City of Burlington staff. o In April 8, City of Burlington staff hosted a meeting with Les Michalak, Howard and Maggie from Heritage Burlington, the Chair of Hamilton s municipal heritage committee (Heritage Burlington s counterpart in Hamilton), and City of Hamilton staff, to discuss a co-ordinated approach to commemorating the Around the Bay race and all three surviving 2 5

7 milestones. Both cities will take different approaches to commemoration, but will keep in touch and ensure consistency of information. o It is hoped that the relocation of the Burlington milestone and installation of the interpretive panel beside it can be completed before the 5 th annual Around the Bay race in March 9. After that, Les may additionally pursue the funding and installation of a bench next to the Burlington milestone. Lowville School (in Lowville Park, 67 Lowville Park Road) o This is a designated building owned by the City. A heritage permit was issued in spring 7 for the replacement of the windows with custom replicas. Installation of these windows was delayed due to a manufacturer s defect but was completed in April 8. o Councillor Taylor delegated to Heritage Burlington in November 7 to advise that he hoped to see the building restored and rehabiliated/adapted for new recreational uses, whereas currently it is underutilized. o The 8 capital budget allocated funding for the future use of the building to be studied. This funding has been used to retain a heritage architect to study the building and develop concepts for a heritage-sensitive rehabilitation of the building. This includes recommending the most sensitive way to accommodate retrofits for accessibility (ramps, wider door widths), bathrooms, and HVAC, which are necessary if the building is to be given a new use. o On April 30, 8, Parks & Recreation staff hosted an Open House at the Lowville School. At this meeting: Parks & Rec staff asked the public for ideas for potential recreational uses for the building; Capital Works staff and the heritage architect (Alex Temporale of ATA) presented preliminary concepts of how the retrofitted/udpated building might look; Planning staff (Thomas) was present to share information on the history of Lowville and the school, and applicable heritage regulations; The public was also invited to share stories and photographs of the School s past. 3 6

8 o The meeting was well attended and residents showed interest in conserving the heritage of the school. Some feedback that was received: Residents made it clear that they valued the original slate chalkboards and want them conserved. These are not currently protected by the designation by-law for the property, which only refers to exterior features. Residents expressed that the school is a highly photographed landmark in the park and its exterior appearance should be conserved. Concerns were expressed about the visual impact of a ramp or other accessibility features detracting from the appearance of the building. Questions were raised about the feasibility of finding a new recreational use in a building with no water supply. o Parks & Rec staff and Capital Works staff will consider the public feedback and continue to work on concepts for the school over the summer. Depending on the outcome, they may seek funding for implementation in the 9 capital budget. o Prior to implementation of any proposal, the final concept must be reviewed by Heritage Burlington and a heritage permit must be issued. 4. Consultation on Refinement of Study Area for Heritage Consultant s Report on Downtown Mobility Hub In April 8, staff requested advisory comments from Heritage Burlington to refine the study area(s) for a cultural heritage study of the downtown that will inform the development of planning policies for the Downtown Mobility Hub Area- Specific Plan. Upon completion and approval, the area-specific plan policies will be incorporated into the Official Plan and will guide future land use decisions in the downtown. The Cultural Heritage (not including archaeology) study is intended to identify impacts of potential future development in priority areas on cultural heritage resources, and to make recommendations to the Mobility Hubs team about any policies that should be incorporated into the Area- Specific Plan to ensure that future development will not adversely impact those resources. The study is not intended to recommend designation of properties or the creation of a Heritage District. The consultants (ASI) will be doing the following: 4 7

9 o Background historical research and preliminary identification of existing cultural heritage resources; o Field survey to identify and photograph individual cultural heritage resources within accessible portions of the study areas; o Impact assessment based on the proposed land use plans, and development of policy recommendations and mitigation measures; o Report preparation (report will provide advice on direct and indirect impacts of development and mitigation measures will be identified). ASI has advised that it is not feasible to conduct an in-depth study of the entire Downtown Mobility Hub boundary, as the area is too large. It is necessary to refine the study area, with consideration for priority blocks/streets which are focus areas of change. Staff seek Heritage Burlington s input on the areas to be included in the study area. HB s Downtown subcommittee/task force has been working on this request over the last month and has compiled photos and a draft list of properties/streetscapes to be included in the study area. This material is attached to tonight s agenda. Heritage Burlington is asked to: o review the attached Downtown Mobility Hub Precinct Plan and precinct summary sheet that describes what type of development is proposed in each precinct; o review the attached draft map of downtown heritage resources; o review the attached draft recommendations prepared by the Downtown Subcommittee/Task Force; o advise staff of priority areas that Heritage Burlington would like to see included in ASI s study of cultural heritage resources. 5 8

10 Evaluation of 48 Burlington Avenue According to Ontario Regulation 9/06 City of Burlington Prepared for Thomas Douglas Heritage Planner City of Burlington 426 Brant Street Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6 By Archaeological Research Associates Ltd Guelph Street Kitchener, ON N2H 5Z6 Tel: (59) Fax: (59) Project # 8-8 (8-033) 27/04/8 Original 9

11 Evaluation of 48 Burlington Avenue According to O. Reg. 9/06 TABLE OF CONTENTS i.0 INTRODUCTION METHOD Site Visit Research Method Conclusion PROPERTY INFORMATION PHOTOGRAPHS MAPS EVALUATION OF SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST CONCLUSIONS BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES...8 LIST OF IMAGES Image : Façade 4 Image 2: Detail of front gable and second storey windows 4 Image 3: Detail of façade first storey window and front porch 5 Image 4: Southeast corner of 48 Burlington Avenue 5 Image 5: Northeast corner of 48 Burlington Avenue 6 Image 6: Detail of front gable and second-storey veranda 6 Image 7: Contextual view of 48 Burlington Avenue and adjacent property 7 Image 8: Contextual view from Burlington Avenue 7 LIST OF MAPS Map : Subject Property in the City of Burlington 2 Map 2: Photo Locations at 48 Burlington Avenue 3 Map 3: 858 Historic Map 8 Map 4: 877 Historic Map 9 Map 5: Fire Insurance Plan Showing the Study Area 0 LIST OF TABLES Table : Abstract Index for Part Lot 3, Plan 74 City of Burlington, ON (LRO ) 4 Table 2: Evaluation of the Cultural Heritage Value or Interest of 48 Burlington Avenue in Accordance with Ontario Regulation 9/06 6 April 8 HR Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.

12 Evaluation of 48 Burlington Avenue According to O. Reg. 9/06 PERSONNEL ii Project Director: P.J. Racher, M.A., CAHP Project Manager: K. Jonas Galvin, M.A., CAHP Site Visit: K. Jonas Galvin Historical Research: S. Clarke, B.A. Photography: K. Jonas Galvin Cartographer: K. Brightwell (GIS) Technical Writers: K. Jonas Galvin, L. Benjamin, M.A.E.S., CAHP, C. Richer, B.A., MScPl, P. Young, M.A., CAHP April 8 HR-8-8 Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.

13 Evaluation of 48 Burlington Avenue According to O. Reg. 9/06.0 INTRODUCTION The City of Burlington has requested that Archaeological Research Associates Ltd. (ARA) assist with the evaluation of the cultural heritage value or interest of 48 Burlington Avenue according to Ontario Regulation 9/06 (O. Reg. 9/06) to determine if the property is worthy of designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2.0 METHOD This report examines the design of the property, presents its history and describes its context. 2. Site Visit A site visit was conducted on April 23, 8. ARA recommended in their proposal that a site visit on the property take place with Permission to Enter (PTE). However, the City indicated that PTE for 48 Burlington Avenue may not be possible. As such, the site visit was conducted from public property (see Map 2). Given that the site visit was limited to areas of public access (e.g., roadways, intersections, non-private lands, etc.), there is always the possibility that obscured cultural heritage resources may be missed or that heritage attributes may be refined upon closer inspection. PTE also allows for an in-depth review of the building in order to better determine if elements have been installed or modified post the original construction date. The site visit conducted from public property allowed for a review of the façade but did not allow a review of the side and back elevations of the building. 2.2 Research Background information was obtained from historical maps (e.g., illustrated atlases), archival sources (e.g., historical publications and records), and published secondary sources (online and print). Research using tax assessment rolls may provide additional background information on the occupation history of the subject property, however these rolls do not exist for the time period in question for the City of Burlington. Vernon's directories for the City of Burlington are available beginning in 959, which is beyond the period of importance for this building, therefore they were not consulted. Further, building permits and newspapers may provide additional details, but time allocated for their consultation was beyond the scope of this report. The Burlington Historical Society was also contacted regarding their George Blair collection. However, at the time of writing this report no response was received. 2.3 Method Conclusion Using the results of the site visit and research detailed above, the cultural heritage value or interest of 48 Burlington Avenue is evaluated against the criteria prescribed in O. Reg. 9/06 of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA). If the property meets any of the criteria, a Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest (CHVI) is then provided including a list of heritage attributes. 3.0 PROPERTY INFORMATION Civic Address: 48 Burlington Avenue Common Name: None Legal Description: Plan 74, Pt Lt 3 April 8 HR-8-8 Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.

14 Evaluation of 48 Burlington Avenue According to O. Reg. 9/06 2 Map : Subject Property in the City of Burlington (Produced by ARA under licence using ArcGIS software by Esri, Esri) April 8 HR Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.

15 Evaluation of 48 Burlington Avenue According to O. Reg. 9/ PHOTOGRAPHS 3 April 8 HR-8-8 Map 2: Photo Locations at 48 Burlington Avenue (Produced by ARA under licence using ArcGIS software by Esri, Esri) 4 Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.

16 Evaluation of 48 Burlington Avenue According to O. Reg. 9/06 4 Image : Façade (Photo taken on April 23, 8; Facing Southwest) April 8 HR-8-8 Image 2: Detail of front gable and second storey windows (Photo taken on April 23, 8; Facing Southwest) 5 Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.

17 Evaluation of 48 Burlington Avenue According to O. Reg. 9/06 5 Image 3: Detail of façade first storey window and front porch (Photo taken on April 23, 8; Facing Southwest) April 8 HR-8-8 Image 4: Southeast corner of 48 Burlington Avenue (Photo taken on April 23, 8; Facing Northwest) 6 Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.

18 Evaluation of 48 Burlington Avenue According to O. Reg. 9/06 6 Image 5: Northeast corner of 48 Burlington Avenue (Photo taken on April 23, 8; Facing Southwest) Image 6: Detail of front gable and second-storey veranda (Photo taken on April 23, 8; Facing Southwest) April 8 HR Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.

19 Evaluation of 48 Burlington Avenue According to O. Reg. 9/06 7 Image 7: Contextual view of 48 Burlington Avenue and adjacent property (Photo taken on April 23, 8; Facing Southwest) Image 8: Contextual view from Burlington Avenue (Photo taken on April 23, 8; Facing Southeast April 8 HR Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.

20 Evaluation of 48 Burlington Avenue According to O. Reg. 9/ MAPS 8 April 8 HR-8-8 Map 3: 858 Historic Map (Tremaine 858) 9 Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.

21 Evaluation of 48 Burlington Avenue According to O. Reg. 9/06 9 Map 4: 877 Historic Map (McGill 0) April 8 HR-8-8 Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.

22 Evaluation of 48 Burlington Avenue According to O. Reg. 9/06 0 Map 5: Fire Insurance Plan Showing the Study Area (USB 924) April 8 HR Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.

23 Evaluation of 48 Burlington Avenue According to O. Reg. 9/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION 6. Architecture or Design Two-and-a-half storey, three-bay red brick vernacular house with Queen Anne elements (see Image ); o The Queen Anne architectural style is often exemplified by a high and wide, asymmetrical form, multiple gables, tall one-over-one windows, and an entrance in a wide veranda (University of Waterloo 09:); o Projecting front gable is typically of Queen Anne style homes; Rectangular plan; Front and side gables with asphalt shingles (see Image 2 and Image 6); o The front gable projects within a larger pediment, partly overhanging the secondstorey veranda; the side gable projects over the wide eaves; o There is aluminum siding on the gables, eaves and veranda; The flat-roofed veranda is supported by short, stout wood pillars on replacement bases of rug brick (see Image 3) and the second level veranda has a porch enclosed by a metal railing (see Image 4 and Image 6); The red brick façade (north elevation) features two second-storey rectangular windows and one central door opening (see Image 5), and the first storey features two rectangular windows and one off-centre door opening; o The storm windows and doors are replacements; Brick voussoirs are located above the first- and second-storey window and door openings (see Image 6); There is a rear addition (LACAC n.d.); The LACAC (n.d.) sheet notes an old garage on the property, which cannot be confirmed; and The house has been classified according to the City of Burlington Criteria for integrity as significant changes to heritage attributes but character retained. The windows are replacement windows, a veranda has been added and the gables have been clad in aluminum siding. 6.2 History Below is a chronological history of the subject property including details that place the property s history within the development of the City of Burlington. In 798, Joseph Brant, Mohawk Captain and Loyalist, received a grant of 3,450 acres from the Crown (LRO ; Gagan ); Brant sold 2 acres to Robert Wilson in 803 (LRO ); Wilson sold the 2-acre parcel to Benajah Mallory in 808 (LRO ); In 84, Mallory s parcel was transferred by Sherriff s Deed to Augustus Bates (LRO ); The parcel was transferred by Probate of Will to his sons Augustus and William in 842 (LRO ); Augustus Bates Jr. sold 28 acres of the parcel to William Bunton in 873 (LRO ); The Village of Burlington was established in 873 as an amalgamation of Wellington Square and Port Nelson; o Wellington Square was first surveyed in 80 by Mr. James Gage (Cumming 976:60; Gagan ); April 8 HR Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.

24 Evaluation of 48 Burlington Avenue According to O. Reg. 9/06 o Settlement in Wellington Square increased rapidly during the Gage period (Cumming 976:60); o Early industries included water-borne commerce, milling, agricultural, merchandising, and manufacturing, for example, Crooker Bros. and Co. produced wire works (Cumming 976:60; Gagan ); o By 858, early roads and small town lots in Wellington Square had been established that were surrounded by larger agricultural lots (see Map 3); o Further development of the transportation network and the subdivisions of some of the larger lots at Wellington Square, by this time part of the Village of Burlington, had occurred by 877 (see Map 4); o In 877, there were three hotels in the Village of Burlington: Zimmerman House, the Burlington and the Lake View (Cumming 976:60); In 88, William Bunton registered Plan 74; surveyed by R.D. Kennedy (LRO ); o Plan 74 is a Plan of Subdivision of part of the Brant Block, also known as William Bunton s Survey (LRO ); o William Bunton emigrated from England and settled in 832; o Bunton was a grain merchant and ship builder at Wellington Square (Cumming 976:72; Turcotte 989:85; McEvoy 869:550); Bunton sold Lot 3, Plan 74 (subject property) to Ellen and William Kerns in 88 (LRO ); William and Ellen Kerns sold Lot 3, Plan 74 to John Bell in 884 (LRO ); John Bell was the son of Edith Hodge and William Bell, immigrants from England (Gillies 5); o Edith Hodge, born in Weymouth, England, emigrated to Canada and arrived in Burlington in 843 (Gillies 5); o William Bell was also born in England; he became a local farmer and married Edith around 850 (Gillies 5); o William Bell was a significant early entrepreneur in Burlington who introduced strawberries as a commercial agricultural product to Canada; The family used the Strawberry Social as a marketing tool to increase sales (Gillies 5); The original Bell family farm had been located on Bellview Crescent and they had also farmed on Brant Street (LACAC n.d.); The Bell homestead, now known as Bellview, functions as a conference centre (Gillies 5); The Bell s were prominent fruit farmers in Burlington (Gillies 5; LAC 89; LAC 92); o John Bell moved to Africa to set up a wholesale fruit business during his lifetime (BPL n.d. Bell Family ); o No additional information regarding John Bell was found during research conducted for this report, suggesting he was not a prominent community member. However, additional research (see section 2.2) may reveal other details about John Bell s life; The subject residential structure was built in 885 and is believed to have been constructed by George Blair (LACAC n.d.); o The Blairs are considered to be significant figures in the early history of Burlington, as George Blair was an elder and treasurer of the church, as well as a municipal councillor (The Spectator 968; Heritage Burlington 995); April 8 HR Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.

25 Evaluation of 48 Burlington Avenue According to O. Reg. 9/06 o o o o o o o April 8 HR-8-8 George Blair was a prominent local home builder well known for his beautiful curving staircases and he built his own home at 472 Burlington Avenue in 886 (The Spectator 968; Heritage Burlington 995); He married Hannah Sheppard and raised nine children in a brick home built in 837 by Nelson Ogg (The Spectator 968); It was a second marriage for both George and Hannah Blair; George Blair built many houses downtown, including on Burlington Avenue (The Spectator 968); Other houses on Burlington Avenue built by George Blair include: 43 Burlington Avenue (877), Queen Anne architectural style, built for William Graham, the Manager of the Merchant's Bank (Gilbert 973); 466 Burlington Avenue (907), eclectic Queen Anne style with Arts and Crafts style influences, built for Oliver Tiffany Springer, farmer, as a retirement residence (Heritage Burlington 5); 437 Burlington Avenue (896), Queen Anne architectural style, built for farmer Thomas Colling (Bryan 08b); 472 Burlington Avenue (885), Queen Anne architectural style, built as his own residence (Bryan 08c); 432 Burlington Avenue (885), vernacular house with Georgian proportions and Italianate details, built for accountant Stuart John Greer (Bryan 08a); 482 Burlington Avenue (905), Queen Anne architectural style, built for widow Florence Gordon (Bryan 08d); Blair typically constructed red brick Queen Anne residential structures; Most of the list of properties on Burlington Avenue referenced above are representative of the Queen Anne style constructed by George Blair and have been well-maintained and retain their Queen Anne detailing (i.e., shingles in the gables, wood windows, wood detailing, etc.); By the early 900s, Burlington s population was approximately,0 and it achieved the status of a town in 94 (The Spectator 968; Gagan ); In 99, the executors of John J. Bell (deceased) granted the property to John Abraham Betzner and his wife (LRO ); o In the 99 Voters List, J. A. Betzner s occupation is listed as Agent (LACAC n.d.); In 92, John A. Betzner sold the subject property to sisters Martha, Mary and Rhoda Bell, (LRO ); o The Bell sisters resided on the subject property with their mother Edith in 92 (LAC 92); o o Martha, Mary and Rhoda were fruit farmers, part of the family business and a popular industry in Burlington (LAC 92); With the opening of the Burlington Canning Company, there were additional jobs and greater prosperity for the town (The Spectator 968); A 924 Fire Insurance Plan shows the development of infrastructure such as bridges, the Toronto and Niagara Power Co. Transmission Line, the Hamilton Radial Electric Railway; community facilities including local churches, halls and clubhouses; and details the houses along Burlington Avenue (see Map 5); The property was granted to Mary Bell in 958 by the executors of Rhoda Bell s estate (LRO ); The executors of Mary Bell s estate granted the property to Grace Adeline Bell in 962 (LRO ); Grace A. Bell s executors granted the property to Mary A. Teasdale in 976 (LRO ); 24 3 Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.

26 Evaluation of 48 Burlington Avenue According to O. Reg. 9/06 In 974, Burlington was incorporated as a city (Gagan ); In 985, Harry Vansickle purchased the property from Mary A. Teasdale (LRO ); and In 989, the property was transferred to Mollie Patricia Lavelle and Bruno Ugo Masini (LRO ). Table : Abstract Index for Part Lot 3, Plan 74 City of Burlington, ON (LRO ) Instrument Date Grantor Grantee Acreage Patent 4 Feb. 798 Crown Captain Joseph Brant 3450 B&S 4 Mar. 803 Joseph Brant Robert Wilson 2 B&S 22 Sep. 808 Robert Wilson Benajah Mallory 2 Sherriff s Deed 3 May 84 John Berkie, Sherriff of Home District Augustus Bates 2 Probate of Will May 842 Augustus Bates (Sr.) Augustus (Jr.) and William Bates 2 B&S 2 Dec. 858 William Bates Augustus Bates Jr. 45 Deed 3 May 873 Augustus Bates Jr. William Bunton 28 Plan Jun. 88 R.D. Kennedy, P.L.S. William Bunton (owner) 28 B&S 29 Jun. 88 William Bunton & wife Ellen Kerns, wife of William Kerns B&S 3 Dec. 884 Grant 3 Dec. 99 Grant 2 May 92 Grant 5 Jul. 958 Grant 29 Aug. 962 Executor s Deed 8 Nov. 976 Ellen Kerns & William Kerns, her husband Executor of John Bell (deceased) John Abraham Betzner and wife Executor of Rhoda Bell (deceased) Executor of Mary Bell (deceased) Mary A. & Bruce P. Teasdale, Executors of Estate of Grace Adeline Bell Lot 3, Plan 74 John Bell Lot 3, Plan 74 John Abraham Betzner Martha Bell, Mary Bell and Rhoda Bell, spinsters Lot 3, Plan 74 Part Lot 3 Mary Bell Part Lot 3 Grace Adeline Bell, widow, in her present capacity Part Lot 3 Mary A. Teasdale Part Lot 3 Grant 8 Jan. 985 Mary A. Teasdale Harry J. A.Vansickle Part Lot 3 Transfer 8 Dec. 989 Harry J. Vansickle Mollie P. Lavalle and Bruno U. Masini Part Lot Context LACAC (n.d.) sheet notes the house once had extensive gardens at the back and north sides put in by the Bells, which were restored by owner Bruno Masini; The gardens were not visible during the site visit conducted on April 23, 8 as the property was viewed from public space and a dumpster on site blocked the view of the north side of the property; The house is part of a row of historic homes, many of which are influenced by the Queen Anne architectural style, and which contribute to the historic streetscape of Burlington Avenue (see Image 7 and Image 8); o Other historic homes on Burlington Avenue date from the 870s through to the early 900s; o Houses have similar setbacks and varying architectural styles; April 8 HR Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.

27 Evaluation of 48 Burlington Avenue According to O. Reg. 9/06 The property is within the area considered High Heritage Value in Keeping Place: Heritage-Based Urban Design Guidelines for Downtown Burlington (Carter and Oberst 6:0) o The report further states: Taken all together, the natural and cultural heritage of the Downtown Mixed Use Centre create a special area, with a distinct character, within the larger municipality of Burlington (Carter and Oberst 6:0); and The house is set back from the road on a long narrow lot (see Image 7) and in close proximity to Lake Ontario (see Image 8). 5 April 8 HR Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.

28 Evaluation of 48 Burlington Avenue According to O. Reg. 9/ EVALUATION OF SIGNIFICANCE Table 2: Evaluation of the Cultural Heritage Value or Interest of 48 Burlington Avenue in Accordance with Ontario Regulation 9/06 Criteria Description Design or Physical Value Historical or Associative Value Contextual Value Is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method Displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic value Displays a high degree of technical or scientific achievement Has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community Yields or has the potential to yield information that contributes to the understanding of a community or culture Demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, builder, artist, designer or theorist who is significant to a community Is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area Is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings Is a landmark 6 48 Burlington Avenue is not a rare, unique, representative or early example of a Queen Anne style residence. It has been modified with new windows, siding in the gables and a porch addition. 48 Burlington Avenue does not display a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic value. 48 Burlington Avenue does not display a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. 48 Burlington Avenue is not directly associated with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. Although it is associated with the Bell family, no information about the Bell family member who resided here (John Bell) was found during research conducted, suggesting he was not a prominent community member. 48 Burlington Avenue does not yield information that contributes to the understanding of a community or culture. 48 Burlington Avenue was constructed by George Blair, a prominent local builder. Blair typically constructed red brick Queen Anne residential structures. However, a review of other houses constructed by Blair in Burlington with Queen Anne detailing demonstrate that the subject property is not the best representation of his work. 48 Burlington Avenue is part of a row of historic homes and contributes to the historic streetscape of Burlington Avenue. 48 Burlington Avenue is not physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings. 48 Burlington Avenue is not a landmark. April 8 HR Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.

29 Evaluation of 48 Burlington Avenue According to O. Reg. 9/ STATEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST Introduction and Description of Property 48 Burlington Avenue is located on the southwest side of Burlington Avenue in the City of Burlington. The property consists of a two-and-a-half storey three-bay red brick vernacular house with Queen Anne elements. The residence was constructed in 885. Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest Contextual Value 48 Burlington Avenue is set back from the road on the southwest side of Burlington Avenue located just north of Lake Ontario. The property is part of a row of historic homes and contributes to the historic streetscape of Burlington Avenue. Other historic homes on Burlington Avenue date from the 870s through to the early 900s. The houses have similar setbacks and their varying architectural styles add to the character of the street. The street is part of a larger residential neighbourhood west of the City s downtown that has distinct historical character. Cultural Heritage Attributes The heritage attributes that contribute to the cultural heritage value or interest of 48 Burlington Avenue include, but are not limited to: Two-and-a-half-storey red brick house; Situation set back from the road on a narrow lot; and Location on a street with other historic homes. 9.0 CONCLUSIONS O. Reg. 9/06 of the OHA requires that to be designated, a property must meet one or more of the criteria grouped into the categories of design or physical value, historical or associative value, and contextual value. 48 Burlington Avenue meets one of the criteria for determining CHVI as outlined in O. Reg. 9/06. The property possesses contextual value as it contributes to the historical character of Burlington Avenue. On its own, 48 Burlington Avenue does not possess Physical/Design Value or Historical and Associative Value. However, when viewed as part of the Burlington Avenue streetscape, it is a contributing resource. The Provincial Policy Statement notes that CHVI is bestowed upon cultural heritage resources by communities (MMAH 4). Accordingly, the system by which heritage is governed in this province places emphasis on the decision-making of local municipalities in determining CHVI. It is hoped that the information presented in this report will be useful in those deliberations. 7 April 8 HR Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.

30 Evaluation of 48 Burlington Avenue According to O. Reg. 9/ BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES Burlington Public Library (BPL) n.d. Bell Family Vertical File. Local History Room. Burlington Central Public Library. Bryan, C. 08a 432 Burlington Avenue. Accessed online at: 926?site_name=GlobalView. 08b 437 Burlington Avenue. Accessed online at: 256?site_name=GlobalView. 08c 472 Burlington Avenue. Accessed online at: 493?site_name=GlobalView 08d 482 Burlington Avenue. Accessed online at: 079?site_name=GlobalView. Carter, P. and Oberst, P. 06 Keeping Place: Heritage-Based Urban Design Guidelines for Downtown Burlington. Accessed online at: Development/Design_Guidelines/Keeping_Places-Heritage_Based_Design_ Guidelines_for_Downtown_Burlington.pdf. Cumming, R. 976 Historical Atlas of Halton County, Ontario [Second Reprint Edition]. Stratford: Cumming Atlas Reprints. Gagan, D. Burlington. Accessed online at: Gilbert, B. J Burlington Avenue. Accessed online at: 45?site_name=GlobalView. Gillies, M. 5 Mark Gillies writes about families that built the Burlington we have today. Strawberries as a delicacy were popular here. Provided by the Burlington Public Library. Government of Ontario 06 Ontario Regulation 9/06 made under the Ontario Heritage Act. Accessed online at: elaws_regs_ _ e.htm. 09 Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 990, c. O.8. Accessed online at: Heritage Burlington 5 The O.T. Springer House, 466 Burlington Avenue. Accessed online at: Blair papers shed new light on city s past. Provided by the Burlington Public Library. April 8 HR Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.

31 Evaluation of 48 Burlington Avenue According to O. Reg. 9/06 LACAC n.d. 48 Burlington Avenue. Provided by the City of Burlington. Land Registry Office (LRO) Plan 99 Brant s Block, City of Burlington, Halton County in the Abstract Index to Deeds. Accessed online at: Lot 3, Plan 74, City of Burlington, Halton County in the Abstract Index to Deeds. Accessed online at: Library and Archives Canada (LAC) 92 Bell in the Census of Canada. Sub-district 0, Nelson Township, Halton County, Ontario. Series RG-3, Page 3, Dwelling 73, Household 78, Lines Bell in the Census of Canada. Sub-district G, Township of Nelson, County of Halton, Ontario. Roll T Page 8, Lines 4 0. McGill University 0 The Canadian County Atlas Digital Project. Accessed online at: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) 4 Provincial Policy Statement, 4. Toronto: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The Spectator 968 The Burlington I remember. Provided by the Burlington Public Library. Tremaine, G. 858 Tremaine s Map of the County of Halton, Canada West. Accessed online at: Underwriter s Survey Bureau Ltd. (USB) 924 Burlington, Ont.: Population 2484 [Fire Insurance Plan Tile 96]. Accessed online at: University of Waterloo 09 Ontario Architectural Style Guide. Accessed online at: resources_centre_architectural_styles_guide_reduced.pdf. 9 April 8 HR Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.

32 ROSS ST. LANE PEARSON ST. REA CRT. FA CORIC AVE. BONNIE CRT. GLENDOR AVE. PLAINS RD. E PLAINS RD. E HELENA ST. LEIGHLAND RD. GRAY'S LA N LEIGHLAND RD. Downtown Heritage Properties on Heritage Register and Heritage Inventory - April 8 DRAFT BRANT ST. E PAULS LANE DE QUEENSWAY DR. FAIRVIEW ST. EDINBURGH DR. ARGON CRT. MAPLE AVE. FAIRVIEW ST. LEGION RD. ROBINSON ST. MAPLEWOOD DR. MAPLEWOOD DR. JOYCE ST. STEPHENSON DR. GRAHAM'S LANE THORPE RD. MIRIAM CRES. BRANT ST. GHENT AVE. G ROVETRE E GHENT AVE. LILNANCRT. CLARENDON PARK DR. HYDE RD. LAMB'S CRT. NATHANIELCRES. HAWKINS CRES. BERDEA DR. BRENTWOOD DR. OLGA DR. RTLAN COU DPL. DEYNCOURT DR. YO R KSHIRE CRES. HAMMOND ST. RICHMOND RD. LAMBSHEAD DR. HAGER AVE. ALFRED RES. C RAMBO CRES. BLAIRHOLM AVE. PAISLEY AVE. GARY CRES. COURTLAND DR. WATERLOO ST. AND GEORGE ST. WAGN MAPLE AVE. SABLE DR. BALDWIN ST. VICTORIA AVE. WOODLAND AVE. TALLMAN AVE. AUGUSTUS DR. WILLIAMSONCRT. MILNELANE C AMPBELL CRT. CASADOR CRT. LOCKHART RD. AVE. YOUN G MAPLE AVE. MAPLE CROSSING LVD. B FREEMAN ST. CLARK AVE. EDEN PL. BLENHEIM ST. HALIFAX PL. CAROLINE STREET HURD AVE. LOCUST ST. BIRCH AVE. BRANT ST. JOHN ST. EX HALTON PL. EMERALD CRES. EMERALD ST. BELLWOOD AVE. WELLINGTON AVE. CAROLINE STREET HOLTBY AVE. CROSBY AVE. LORNE ST. CAROLINE ST. BRIDGMAN AVE. DRURY LANE WALLACE ST. CAROL ST. BELLVIEW CRES. REGINA DR. ONTARIO ST. BROCK AVE. NELSON AVE. ELGIN ST. BURLINGTON AVE. BLATHWAYTE LANE JOHN ST. ELIZABETH ST. MARIA ST. JAMES ST. PEARL ST. SWANSO N CRT. NEW ST. STINSON AVE. FAIRLEIGH P TH SHORE BLVD. E BELLVIEW ST. LAKESHORE RD. PINE ST. MARTHA ST. OLD LAKESHORE RD. HARR IS CRES. TORRANCE ST. SMITH AVE. LAKESHORE RD. DR. STRATHEDEN STRA THALLAN AVE. ALEXANDERCRT. Note: Inventory has no regulatory status. LAKESHORE RD. Note: Inventory data does not account for changes to properties after. LAKE ONTARIO Legend DESIGNATED PROPERTIES PROPERTIES ON REGISTER BUT NOT DESIGNATED INVENTORY PROPERTY : 'B' GRADE INVENTORY PROPERTY : 'C' GRADE INVENTORY PROPERTY : 'D' GRADE INVENTORY PROPERTY UNGRADED URBAN GROWTH CENTRE BOUNDARY DOWNTOWN URBAN CENTRE BOUNDARY/ MOBILITY HUB BOUNDARY Meters 3

33 HELENA ST RD. E S PLAIN E E N DR ST RA T HED 338 STRA INVENTORY PROPERTY : 'C' GRADE INVENTORY PROPERTY : 'D' GRADE 5 SH O RE INVENTORY PROPERTY UNGRADED LA KE URBAN GROWTH CENTRE BOUNDARY Note: Inventory has no regulatory status. DOWNTOWN URBAN CENTRE BOUNDARY/ MOBILITY HUB BOUNDARY Note: Inventory data does not account for changes to properties after Meters INVENTORY PROPERTY : 'B' GRADE DESIGNATED PROPERTIES RD ALEXANDERCR T THALLAN AVE HP LAKE ONTARIO STINSON AVE Legend GE ST. G EO R RD FAIRLEIG H AVE SM IT LAKES HORE NEW ST WAGN BRIDGMAN AVE T. CR PROPERTIES ON REGISTER BUT NOT DESIGNATED REA CRT N AVE LORNE ST CROSBY AVE N SWANS O O RE R D IS CRES ESH LA K WATERLOO ST CAROLINE ST TAL L MA HOLTBY AVE OL D 255 TORRANCE ST. MARTHA ST PEARSON ST LILNANCRT EMERALD ST AND PINE ST PL N JAMES ST CAROLINE STREET WELLINGTON AV E LT O HA MARIA ST U CO E RD BELLWOOD AVE PEARL ST ELIZABE TH S T LANE ROBINS ON ST JOHN ST EMERALD CRES BRANT ST LOCUST ST HURD AVE. 427 BLATHWAYTE LANE BURLING TON AVE RES NELS ON AVE BROCK AVE BRANT ST AVE. CLARK LEG ION RD ROSS ST. AVE. BRENTWOOD DR D H A GER CRE S. MIRIAM LV. E G AV UN MA PLE AV E YO WILLIA MSONCR 6 T MIL 43 6 NE LAN8 5 E ELG IN ST WOODLAND AV E A NE RY L BIRCH AVE COUR TLAND DR. 626 VICTORIA AVE K S HIRE CRES D RU 36 PAISLEY AVE. GARY CRES YO R CLARENDO N PARK DR HAR R BLVD. E BLENHEIM ST CAROLINE STREET ORE DEYNCOURT DR LAKESHOR DP L GHENT AVE * BELLVIEW ST CRES. BO EDEN PL G HALIFAX PL X JO HN S T. E M RA R ONTAR IO ST BLAIRHOLM AVE IN A D ALFRED C RTLAN R OVE TRE E OLGA DR CROS SING B P LE MA BELLVIEW CRE S. RTH SH JOYCE ST R EG CARO L ST T BALDWIN ST FREEMAN ST CE S HYDE RD RD RT HA CK LA WA L 4 LO C AMP BELL CRT AVE PLE MA CA SA DO R CRT MAPLEWOOD DR GHENT AVE EAD DR. SH MB LA AVE LE AUG USTUS DR SABLE DR HAMMOND ST. 2 P MA RICHMO ND RD ES 794 I BER DEA 88 DR CR HAW K IN S GRAHAM'S LANE IEL LAMB'S CRT AN CRES NA TH MAPLEWOOD DR. FA ARGON CRT. 82. STEPHENSON D R RD PE 2269 EDINBURGH DR OR FAIRVIEW ST. 7. IEW ST FAIRV 8 TH DE NE PAULS LA E S RD GRAY'S LA N PLAIN T. NT S 8. 6 Downtown Heritage Properties on Heritage Register and Heritage Inventory - April 8 DRAFT R AY D EN SW AV E. N D OR BRA G LE QU E T. CR IE BONN 033 LEIGHLAND RD. LEIGHLAND RD CORIC AVE

34 HAGER AVE. LOCUST ST. BRANT ST. BRANT ST. JOHN ST. ELIZABETH ST. EMERALD ST. MARTHA ST. CROSBY AVE. SCHEDULE D Land Use - Downtown Urban Centre City of Burlington Note: For lands outside of the Downtown Urban Centre, refer to Schedule C. DETAIL TO BURLINGTON CANAL Q.E.W. GRAHAM'S LN. PROSPECT ST. GHENT AVE. S Lake Ontario OLGA DR. S3 S2 HAMMOND ST. ALFRED CRES. BLAIRHOLME AVE. MAPLE AVE. GARY CRES. RICHMOND RD. SABLE DR. LAMBSHEAD DR. BALDWIN ST. VICTORIA AVE. COURTLAND DR. MAPLE CROSSING BLVD. FREEMAN ST. EDEN PL. BELLWOOD AVE. HALIFAX PL. WELLINGTON AVE. CLARK AVE. BIRCH AVE. EMERALD CRES. WALLACE ST. LOCKHART RD. CAROLINE ST. HURD AVE. HOLTBY AVE. LORNE ST. MARIA ST. WOODLAND AVE. NEW ST. CAROL ST. REGINA DR. ONTARIO ST. BURLINGTON AVE. JAMES ST. PEARL ST. SMITH AVE. BELLVIEW CRES. ELGIN ST. BELLVIEW ST. BROCK AVE. NELSON AVE. PINE ST. HARRIS CRES. STRATHEDEN DR. NORTH SHORE BLVD. E k WS OLD LAKESHORE RD. ES SS Q.E.W. Lake Ontario LAKESHORE RD. Legend Downtown Parks and Promenades Precinct Upper Brant Precinct Downtown Public Service Precinct St.Luke's / Emerald Neighbourhood Precinct Bates Precinct k New Public Park (See Chapter 8, Subsection 8...(3.3.) j) Downtown Waterfront Hotel Planning Study (See Chapter, Subsection..4 (3)) SEE INSET MAP FOR DETAILS TO BURLINGTON CANAL Brant Main Street Precinct Downtown Watercourse Downtown Mid-Rise Residential Precinct Urban Growth Centre Boundary Downtown Tall Residential Precinct Old Lakeshore Road Precinct Downtown Core Precinct Downtown Urban Centre Boundary/ Mobility Hub Boundary Special Planning Area The Cannery Precinct 33 This schedule shall be used in conjunction with other applicable schedules and policies of this Plan. FEBRUARY 8

35 Proposed New Downtown Precinct Plan [February 8] Precinct Downtown Parks and Promenades Public Service St. Luke s/emerald Neighbourhoods Bates Maximum Building Height Permission (storeys) No Maximum No Maximum Highlights Identifies current and future parks, promenades and green spaces, including key linkages between parks as well as new or expanded opportunities for public access to the waterfront Provides recreational opportunities and encourages the creation of new public parks and promenades Provides linkages with the surrounding neighbourhoods to promote efficient pedestrian and/or cycling connections Accommodates current and future public service functions within the Downtown including public healthcare, education, emergency and protective services, cultural activities and civic administration, among others These lands could be developed in conjunction with private development through a public/private partnership Maintains the existing established residential and historic character of these neighbourhoods, which contain predominantly single-detached housing forms Some of the permitted uses: existing uses, single-detached and semi-detached to a maximum height of 2.5 storeys, offices in existing buildings Recognizes and conserves the historic character of Downtown along sections of Brant and Locust Streets, including the area s buildings, streetscapes and parcel fabric Development shall be designed in a manner that respects and maintain the predominant physical character within the precinct Brant Main Street 3* to * Precinct will continue to serve as a unique retail destination within the Downtown and city-wide Maximum 3 storey height immediately adjacent to Brant Street; and storeys immediately adjacent to John or Locust Streets Require a mix of uses: Development shall contain a minimum of two permitted uses *Subject to provision of public amenities and/or community benefits Note: The information in this chart is a simplified version of the proposed new Precinct Plan 34 Official Plan policies. Please see section 8...(3) in Chapter 8 of the proposed new Official Plan [February 8] for a complete list of policies for the proposed new Downtown Precinct Plan

36 Precinct Mid-Rise Residential Tall Residential Old Lakeshore Road Downtown Core Maximum Building Height Permission (storeys) * 2* 6* to 5* * to 7* Highlights Will primarily accommodate existing residential development consisting of eleven () storeys or less Future development must transition to, as well as achieve compatibility with, the St. Luke s and Emerald Neighbourhood Precinct as well as with other established residential neighbourhoods outside of the Downtown Will primarily accommodate existing residential developments consisting of twelve () storeys or more Future development must enhance the street-level experience for pedestrians through the incorporation of building podiums and street oriented uses Provide for mixed-use mid-rise buildings consisting primarily of residential uses which are pedestrian-oriented and transit supportive while also achieving a high standard of design Modest tall buildings which transition downward from the adjacent Downtown Core Precinct towards the waterfront may be accommodated where such development achieves strategic public and city building objectives, including the provision of public waterfront access and the creation of new uninterrupted view corridors to Lake Ontario, among others Will serve as the pre-eminent destination for office and major office uses, post-secondary educational and other learning facilities and provide significant opportunities for residential uses within mixed-use developments Retail and service commercial uses, including food stores, will be the predominant use at grade to serve the dayto-day needs of Downtown residents and employees Developments may achieve variations of height between storeys and 7 storeys, proportional to the inclusion of office space or public parking Cannery 22* Reflects the height of the Bridgewater Development, currently under construction Upper Brant 6* to 25* Accommodates developments with a variety of building heights proportional to parcel size along Brant St. between Prospect St. and Blairholm Ave. with the tallest developments located north of Ghent Ave. o Sector (S): development shall not exceed eleven () storeys o Sector 2 (S2): development shall not exceed seven (7) storeys o Sector 3 (S3): development shall not exceed seventeen (7) storeys Future development in this precinct will reflect and support the area s walking distance to higher-order transit at the Burlington GO Station and contribute to the creation of a transit, pedestrian and cycling oriented area *Subject to provision of public amenities and/or community benefits Note: The information in this chart is a simplified version of the proposed new Precinct Plan Official Plan policies. Please see section 8...(3) in Chapter 8 of the proposed new Official Plan [February 8] for a complete list of policies for the proposed new Downtown 35Precinct Plan

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