C1-1 BRAMPTON HERITAGE BOARD DATE: March 23, 2010 February 23, 2010 Council Committee Room, 4 th Floor, Brampton City Hall Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: Ms. Lynda Voegtle, Co-Chair Mr. Paul Willoughby, Co-Chair City Councillor John Hutton Mr. Michael Avis Mr. John McClelland Mr. Douglas McLeod Ms. Erica Phillips Ms. Susan Soares Ms. Sarah Wall Ms. Helen Warner Mr. David Whyte Mr. Ken Wilde Mr. Stephen Collie (regrets) Ms. Susan DiMarco (regrets) Mr. Steve Ganesh (see Item L 4) Mr. David Moote (regrets) Mr. Alex Taranu, Manager of Urban Design and Public Buildings, Planning, Design and Development Ms. Antonietta Minichillo, Heritage Coordinator, Planning, Design and Development Ms. Terri Brenton, Legislative Coordinator, Corporate Services
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. and adjourned at 7:57 p.m. After due consideration of the matters placed before this Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows: Item Recommendation A. HB015-2010 Approval of Agenda B. Conflicts of Interest C 1. HB016-2010 of the Meeting of January 19, 2010 D. Consent C1-2 E. Delegations/Presentations F 1. F 2-1. HB017-2010 F 3-1. HB018-2010 F 4-1. HB019-2010 Annual Meeting of Municipal Heritage Committees of Peel Sub-Committee Grant Application Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Program (non-commercial) Ebenezer Toronto-Gore Historical Foundation Building 8999 Ebenezer Road Ward 10 of the Heritage Resources Sub-Committee Meeting of February 2, 2010 (File G33) of the Outreach and Marketing Sub-Committee Meeting of January 27, 2010 (File G33) F 4-2. HB020-2010 Highlight on Heritage Saturday, February 13, 2010 Bramalea City Centre (File G33) F 5. HB021-2010 Award Nomination Ontario Heritage Trust Heritage Community Recognition Program F 6. F 7. G 1-1. Communities in Bloom / WinterLights Work Plan Sub-Committee Proposed District Designations Downtown Heritage Conservation Districts 2010 02 23 Page 2 of 17
C1-3 G 1-2. G 1-3. Proposed Heritage Designation Alexander Hutton Farmhouse ( Bonnie Braes ) 8675 Creditview Road Ward 6 Proposed Heritage Designation Philip Egan Farmhouse 10852 The Gore Road Ward 10 G 1-4. Proposed Heritage Designation Leflar/McClure Farm 9512 Creditview Road Ward 6 G 1-5. Proposed Heritage Designation Heritage Theatre 86 Main Street North Ward 1 G 1-6. G 1-7. Proposed Heritage Designation All Heritage Cemeteries in the City of Brampton Proposed Heritage Designation Dominion Skate Building (former Copeland-Chatterson Loose-Leaf Ledger Factory) 45 Railroad Street Ward 5 G 1-8. Proposed Heritage Designation 77 Main Street South Ward 4 G 1-9. Proposed Heritage Designation Robson Block 70 Main Street North Ward 1 G 1-10. G 1-11. G 1-12. Proposed Heritage Designation Graham-Rutledge House 7715 Kennedy Road South Ward 3 Proposed Heritage Designation St. Patrick s Church and Cemetery Hamlet of Wildfield 11873 The Gore Road Ward 10 Proposed Heritage Designation Brampton Memorial Arena 69 Elliot Street Ward 4 G 1-13. Proposed Heritage Designation Pickard House 1 Isabella Street Ward 5 G 1-14. Proposed Heritage Designation 1 Hallstone Road Levi Hall Farm Ward 6 G 1-15. Proposed Heritage Designation George Elliott Farmhouse 120 and 122 Sled Dog Road Ward 10 2010 02 23 Page 3 of 17
C1-4 G 1-16. G 1-17. G 1-18. G 1-19. G 2. Proposed Heritage Designation Fendley Greenhouses 20 Murray Street Ward 5 Proposed Heritage Designation 234 Main Street North Ward 1 Proposed Heritage Designation Sanderson / Cottrelle Farm House 16 Triple Crown Drive (formerly 9885 Airport Road) Ward 10 Proposed Heritage Designation Kilpatrick-Young House 23 Centre Street South Ward 3 Recent Designations H. Churchville Heritage Conservation District I 1. HB022-2010 Heritage Impact Statement and Staff Comments 8656 Creditview Road Ward 6 (File G33) J 1. J 2. J 3. Restoration of Alderlea Designated Heritage Property 40 Elizabeth Street South Ward 4 Status of the Investigation into the Demolition of the Heritage Building on the Gummed Papers Factory Site 12 Henderson Avenue Ward 4 Options for the Re-use of the former CP Railway Station K. Correspondence L 1. HB023-2010 Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Resources Listing Candidate Summary Report River Road Cultural Heritage Landscape Ward 6 (File G33) L 2. HB024-2010 Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Resources Listing Candidate Summary Report (Revised) River Road Cultural Heritage Landscape Ward 6 (File G33) L 3. HB025-2010 Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Resources Listing Candidate Summary Report 60 Mill Street South Ward 4 (File G33) L 4. HB026-2010 Resignation from Membership on the Brampton Heritage Board Mr. Steve Ganesh (File G33) 2010 02 23 Page 4 of 17
C1-5 M 1. M 2. By-law 12-2010 To re-establish the Brampton Heritage Board under new Terms of Reference Article from Heritage Canada Foundation Magazine, re: Heritage Conservation Districts Work: Proof at Last M 3. Ontario Heritage Trust Publication: Heritage Matters January 2010 Edition M 4. Message re: City of Brampton is Committed to Protecting Important Heritage Buildings N. Question Period O. Public Question Period P. HB027-2010 Adjournment Co-Chair Ms. Lynda Voegtle Co-Chair Mr. Paul Willoughby 2010 02 23 Page 5 of 17
C1-6 A. Approval of Agenda HB015-2010 That the agenda for the Meeting of February 23, 2010 be approved as printed and circulated. B. Conflicts of Interest nil C. Previous C 1. January 19, 2010 Mr. Michael Avis, Board Member, noted the following correction under Item F 4-1: The, not Historic Bovaird House or the Brampton Historical Society, is to supply the installation materials for the historic plaques HB016-2010 That the of the Meeting of January 19, 2010, to the Meeting of February 23, 2010, be received, as amended under Item F 4-1, as follows: The, not Historic Bovaird House or the Brampton Historical Society, is to supply the installation materials for the historic plaques D. Consent The following item(s) listed with an asterisk (*) were considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board and were approved at one time. (M 1, M 2, M 3, M 4) E. Delegations/Presentations No business was considered under this item. 2010 02 23 Page 6 of 17
F. Sub-Committees/Projects C1-7 F 1. Annual Meeting of Municipal Heritage Committees of Peel Sub-Committee (Brampton hosting in 2012) No business was considered under this item. F 2. Heritage Incentives Sub-Committee (Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Program [non-commercial], Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program) F 2-1. Application for a Grant under the Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Program (non-commercial) Ebenezer Toronto-Gore Historical Foundation Building 8999 Ebenezer Road Ward 10: a) Copy of Application b) Staff Comments In response to a question, Ms. Antonietta Minichillo, Heritage Coordinator, Planning, Design and Development, advised that the new fence is to be a replica of the former fence. HB017-2010 1. That the application from Mr. Cecil Ray, on behalf of Ebenezer, Toronto Gore Historical Foundation, dated December 30, 2009, re: Application for a Grant under the Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Program for Fence Replacement Ebenezer Toronto-Gore Historical Foundation Building 8999 Ebenezer Road Ward 10 (File G33) be received; and, 2. That the staff comments from Mr. Jim Leonard, Heritage Coordinator, Planning, Design and Development, dated February 2010, re: Application for a Grant under the Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Program for Fence Replacement Ebenezer Toronto-Gore Historical Foundation Building 8999 Ebenezer Road Ward 10 (File G33) be received; and, 3. That the subject application for a grant be approved, subject to any applicable Building and Heritage Permit approvals, and review and approval of the final design by City staff if required. 2010 02 23 Page 7 of 17
C1-8 F 3. Heritage Resources Sub-Committee (Designations, Cultural Landscapes, Heritage Inventory, Development Applications) F 3-1. Heritage Resources Sub-Committee February 2, 2010 (File G33). Board consideration of the subject minutes included: Indication that the maps of vacant heritage properties could be made available to Board Members upon request to one of the Heritage Coordinators Advisory that the Heritage Coordinators visit these properties on a regular basis to ensure they are properly secured, etc. Confirmation that bricks from the James Clark Farmhouse have been salvaged and are being protected and stored on City property HB018-2010 That the of the Heritage Resources Sub-Committee Meeting of February 2, 2010, to the Meeting of February 23, 2010, be received. F 4. Outreach and Marketing Sub-Committee (Historic Plaque Program, Newsletter, Projects, Events) F 4-1. Outreach and Marketing Sub-Committee January 27, 2010 (File G33). HB019-2010 That the of the Outreach and Marketing Sub-Committee Meeting of January 27, 2010, to the Meeting of February 23, 2010, be received. F 4-2. Verbal advisory from Mr. Michael Avis, Chair, Outreach and Marketing Sub-Committee, re: Highlight on Heritage Saturday, February 13, 2010 Bramalea City Centre (File G33). 2010 02 23 Page 8 of 17
C1-9 Mr. Michael Avis, Chair, Outreach and Marketing Sub-Committee, provided a verbal advisory on the subject event, which included: Thanks to Board Member volunteers Details on new groups that participated this year The event was likely the best attended to date Concerns that information developed about the recent loss of heritage buildings could not be shared with the public The management at Bramalea City Centre indicated that they enjoy having this event that the centre Board discussion on this matter included: Re-configuration of the lay-out to attract more people to the displays Possibility of holding the event on a smaller scale at other times throughout the year Possibility of holding the event during the Grand Re-Opening of the Bramalea City Centre Media coverage of the event on Rogers Cable TV HB020-2010 That the verbal advisory from Mr. Michael Avis, Chair, Outreach and Marketing Sub-Committee, to the Meeting of February 23, 2010, re: Highlight on Heritage Saturday, February 13, 2010 Bramalea City Centre (File G33) be received. F 5. Awards Sub-Committee On behalf of Mr. David Moote, Chair, Awards Sub-Committee, Mr. Paul Willoughby, Co-Chair, provided the following: The sub-committee is working on two nominations for awards under the Ontario Heritage Trust s Heritage Community Recognition Program The two proposed nominees are Ms. Dale O Hara and Habitat for Humanity The sub-committee is ready to submit the nomination for Ms. O Hara and is requesting consideration of a motion for this purpose The nomination of Habitat for Humanity will be brought forward for consideration at a future Board Meeting. 2010 02 23 Page 9 of 17
C1-10 HB021-2010 1. That the submit the nomination of Ms. Dale O Hara for an award under the Ontario Heritage Trust s Heritage Community Recognition Program; and, 2. That the City Clerk s Office work with the Board s Awards Sub-Committee to ensure that the nomination form is processed in the appropriate manner. F 6. Communities in Bloom / WinterLights (Susan Soares is the Board s Member and John McClelland is the Board s Alternate Member on the City s Committee for these Programs) No business was considered under this item. F 7. Work Plan Sub-Committee No business was considered under this item. G. Designation Program Ms. Antonietta Minichillo, Heritage Coordinator, Planning, Design and Development, advised that five heritage designation by-laws will be going forward for consideration at the Council Meeting of March 10, 2010. No specific updates were provided for the properties listed below. G 1. Proposed Designations G 1-1. Downtown Heritage Conservation Districts G 1-2. Alexander Hutton Farmhouse ( Bonnie Braes ) 8675 Creditview Road Ward 6 G 1-3. Philip Egan Farmhouse 10852 The Gore Road Ward 10 G 1-4. Leflar/McClure Farm 9512 Creditview Road Ward 6 G 1-5. Heritage Theatre 86 Main Street North Ward 1 2010 02 23 Page 10 of 17
C1-11 G 1-6. All Heritage Cemeteries in the City of Brampton G 1-7. Dominion Skate Building (former Copeland-Chatterson Loose-Leaf Ledger Factory) 45 Railroad Street Ward 5 G 1-8. 77 Main Street South Ward 4 G 1-9. Robson Block 70 Main Street North Ward 1 G 1-10. Graham-Rutledge House 7715 Kennedy Road South Ward 3 G 1-11. St. Patrick s Church and Cemetery Hamlet of Wildfield 11873 The Gore Road Ward 10 G 1-12. Brampton Memorial Arena 69 Elliot Street Ward 4 G 1-13. Pickard House 1 Isabella Street Ward 5 G 1-14. 1 Hallstone Road Levi Hall Farm Ward 6 G 1-15. George Elliott Farmhouse 120 and 122 Sled Dog Road Ward 10 G 1-16. Fendley Greenhouses 20 Murray Street Ward 5 G 1-17. 234 Main Street North Ward 1 G 1-18. Sanderson / Cottrelle Farm House 16 Triple Crown Drive (formerly 9885 Airport Road) Ward 10 G 1-19. Kilpatrick-Young House 23 Centre Street South Ward 3 G 2. Recent Designations No business was considered under this item. 2010 02 23 Page 11 of 17
C1-12 H. Churchville Heritage Conservation District No business was considered under this item. I. Heritage Impact Assessments I 1. 8656 Creditview Road Ward 6 (File G33): a) Heritage Impact Statement b) Staff Comments The following individuals were in attendance to respond to any questions from the Board: Mr. Greg Callaghan, The Hicks Partnership Inc. (agent for the owners) Mr. Phillip Carter, Architect and Planner Mr. Paul Oberst, Architect Board consideration of this matter included: Confirmation from Mr. Carter that he provided the first-hand comments outlined in the Heritage Impact Statement Details from Mr. Carter and Mr. Oberst with respect to the reasons for the proposal in the Heritage Impact Statement that the existing house be demolished and a replacement dwelling be constructed Confirmation that the subject house is neither designated under the Ontario Heritage Act nor listed on the City s Register of Cultural Heritage Resources Questions about the preservation of the trees on the property, and an indication from Mr. Carter and Mr. Callaghan that efforts will be made to preserve as many of the trees as possible Review of the information and recommendation outlined in the staff comments HB022-2010 1. That the Heritage Impact Statement prepared by Mr. Phillip H. Carter, Architect and Planner, and Mr. Paul Oberst, Architect, and the Historical Background Report by Robinson Heritage Consulting, dated December 2009, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of February 23, 2010, re: 8656 Creditview Road Ward 6 (File G33) be received; and, 2. That the staff comments from Ms. Antonietta Minichillo, Heritage Coordinator, Planning, Design and Development, undated, to the Meeting of February 23, 2010, re: Heritage Impact Statement 8656 Creditview Road Ward 6 (File G33) be received; and, 2010 02 23 Page 12 of 17
C1-13 3. That the does not oppose demolition of the subject property; and, 4. That the Board encourages the owners of the subject property to salvage some of the materials from the home, such as the windows. J. Status Updates (when new information is available) J 1. Restoration of Alderlea Designated Heritage Property 40 Elizabeth Street South Ward 4 Mr. Alex Taranu, Manager of Urban Design and Public Buildings, Planning, Design and Development, provided an update on demolition of the building addition. J 2. Status of the Investigation into the Demolition of the Heritage Building on the Gummed Papers Factory Site 12 Henderson Avenue Ward 4 Mr. Alex Taranu, Manager of Urban Design and Public Buildings, Planning, Design and Development, provided details on the proposed timelines for the availability of information on this matter. A request was put forward that the information be provided to Board Members via e-mail if possible. J 3. Options for the Re-use of the former CP Railway Station Mr. Alex Taranu, Manager of Urban Design and Public Buildings, Planning, Design and Development, provided an update on the reconstruction and re-use of the former CP Railway Station as part of the Mount Pleasant development. K. Correspondence No business was considered under this item. 2010 02 23 Page 13 of 17
C1-14 L. Other/New Business L 1. Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Resources Listing Candidate Summary Report River Road Cultural Heritage Landscape Ward 6 (File G33). Note: Deferred from the Meeting of January 19, 2010, pursuant to Recommendation HB012-2010, outlined in Previous Item C 1. It was indicated that the subject report has been superceded by the one listed under Item L 2. HB023-2010 That the City of Brampton Register of Cultural Heritage Resources Listing Candidate Summary Report from Ms. Antonietta Minichillo, Heritage Coordinator, Planning, Design and Development, dated November 2009, to the Meeting of February 23, 2010, re: River Road Cultural Heritage Landscape Ward 6 (File G33) be received. L 2. Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Resources Revised Listing Candidate Summary Report River Road Cultural Heritage Landscape Ward 6 (File G33). See Other/New Business Item L 1 Ms. Antonietta Minichillo, Heritage Coordinator, Planning, Design and Development, provided an overview of the revisions to the subject report. HB024-2010 1. That the City of Brampton Register of Cultural Heritage Resources Listing Candidate Summary Report from Ms. Antonietta Minichillo, Heritage Coordinator, Planning, Design and Development, revised February 2010, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of February 23, 2010, re: River Road Cultural Heritage Landscape Ward 6 (File G33) be received; and, 2010 02 23 Page 14 of 17
C1-15 2. That the subject property be endorsed for listing on the City of Brampton Register of Cultural Heritage Resources. L 3. Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Resources Listing Candidate Summary Report 60 Mill Street South Ward 4 (File G33). Ms. Antonietta Minichillo, Heritage Coordinator, Planning, Design and Development, provided an overview of the subject report, highlighting the need for additional research on the barn/shed located on the property. It was indicated that the Board s Heritage Resources Sub-Committee would endeavour to find additional information on the property, and that the report would be amended if required. A request was put forward to the City Clerk s Office to ensure that any photographs included with reports on future agendas be printed such that they can be clearly viewed. HB025-2010 1. That the City of Brampton Register of Cultural Heritage Resources Listing Candidate Summary Report from A. Minichillo, Heritage Coordinator, Planning, Design and Development, dated January 2010, to the Meeting of February 23, 2010, re: 60 Mill Street South Ward 4 (File G33) be received; and, 2. That the subject property be endorsed for listing on the City of Brampton Register of Cultural Heritage Resources. L 4. Verbal advisory from the City Clerk s Office, re: Resignation from Membership on the Mr. Steve Ganesh (File G33). Ms. Terri Brenton, Legislative Coordinator, Corporate Services, provided a verbal advisory of the resignation of Mr. Steve Ganesh from membership on the Board. Discussion took place with respect to filling the resulting vacancy. 2010 02 23 Page 15 of 17
C1-16 HB026-2010 1. That the verbal advisory from the City Clerk s Office, to the Meeting of February 23, 2010, re: Resignation from Membership on the Brampton Heritage Board Mr. Steve Ganesh (File G33) be received; and, 2. That the resignation of Mr. Ganesh from membership on the be accepted with regret; and, 3. That Mr. Ganesh be thanked for his participation during his time as a Member of the Board; and, 4. That the resulting vacancy not be filled, given that the Board is in the final year of its current term. M. Information Items * M 1. By-law 12-2010 To re-establish the under new Terms of Reference This material was provided for the Board s information. * M 2. Article from Heritage Canada Foundation Magazine, re: Heritage Conservation Districts Work: Proof at Last This material was provided for the Board s information. * M 3. Ontario Heritage Trust Publication: Heritage Matters January 2010 Edition This material was provided for the Board s information. * M 4. Message from Mr. John Corbett, Commissioner of Planning, Design and Development, posted on the City of Brampton Website, re: City of Brampton is Committed to Protecting Important Heritage Buildings This material was provided for the Board s information. 2010 02 23 Page 16 of 17
C1-17 N. Question Period N 1. In response to a question about the provision of information to potential Board Members during the recruitment process to advise them of the expectation that they volunteer additional hours over and above those required to attend monthly Board meetings (i.e. joining at least one subcommittee, attending sub-committee meetings, participating in outreach activities, etc.), Ms. Terri Brenton, Legislative Coordinator, Corporate Services, indicated that she would bring this matter to the attention of the Deputy City Clerk for consideration. It was suggested that Board Members provide Ms. Brenton with an estimate of the number of hours per month they volunteer for Board business over and above the Board meetings. O. Public Question Period nil P. Adjournment HB027-2010 That the do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair. 2010 02 23 Page 17 of 17