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July 19, 2011

Members Present: Paul Willoughby, Co-Chair Michael Avis Jeff Chalmers Stephen Collie Peter Dymond Mariya Jaffery Diana Kazor Jim Leonard Douglas McLeod Susan Soares Mitch St. Clair Robi van Belkom David Whyte Ken Wilde

Members Absent: Lynda Voegtle, Co-Chair (regrets)

City Councillor John Hutton – Wards 2 and 6 (illness) David Moote (regrets) Gary Steele (regrets)

Staff Present: Planning, Design and Development Department:

Alex Taranu, Manager of Urban Design and Public Buildings

Antonietta Minichillo, Heritage Coordinator Penny Young, Heritage Coordinator

Corporate Services Department: Terri Brenton, Legislative Coordinator

Minutes Brampton Heritage Board

Committee of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brampton

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PLANNING, DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT DATE: September 7, 2011


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The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. and adjourned at 8:10 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. HB071-2011 Approval of Agenda B. Conflicts of Interest C 1. Minutes of the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of

June 21, 2011 D. Consent E 1. HB072-2011 Rear Addition (Verandah/Porch) to Designated

Heritage Home at 133 Main Street South (Kirkwood House) – Ward 4 (File G33)

F 1-1. HB073-2011 Minutes of the Heritage Resources Sub-Committee

Meeting of July 11, 2011 (File G33) F 2-1. HB074-2011 Minutes of the Outreach and Marketing Sub-Committee

Meeting of June 29, 2011 (File G33) G 1. Proposed Designations G 2. Recent Designations H. Churchville Heritage Conservation District I 1. HB075-2011 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment – 11825 Torbram

Road – Ward 10 (File G33) J 1. Restoration of Alderlea – Designated Heritage Property

– 40 Elizabeth Street South – Ward 4 K. Correspondence L 1. HB076-2011 Development of a Protocol for the Acquisition of

Furnishings and Fixtures for Alderlea – 40 Elizabeth Street South – Ward 4 (File G33)

L 2. HB077-2011 Brampton Cenotaph Restoration (File G33)

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L 3. HB078-2011 Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Resources –

Listing Candidate Summary Report – 6791 Mayfield Road – Ward 10 (File G33)

L 4. HB079-2011 Proposed Workshop for the Brampton Heritage Board

(File G33) L 5. HB080-2011 Delegation at the City Council Meeting of July 13, 2011

– Heritage Impact Assessment – 9 Wellington Street West – Ward 4 (File G33)

M 1. City-Wide Official Plan Amendment – Protection Plans

for Heritage Buildings M 2. Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment – Pendergast

Cabin – 3864 Countryside Drive – Ward 10 M 3. Brampton Heritage Board Membership List for the

Term Ending 2014 (or until successors are named) N. Question Period O. Public Question Period P. HB081-2011 Adjournment ____________________________ ____________________________ Co-Chair – Ms. Lynda Voegtle Co-Chair – Mr. Paul Willoughby

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A. Approval of Agenda HB071-2011 That the agenda for the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of

July 19, 2011 be approved as amended as follows:

To add:

M 3. Brampton Heritage Board Membership List for the Term Ending 2014 (or until successors are named)

Carried B. Conflicts of Interest – nil C. Previous Minutes

C 1. Minutes – Brampton Heritage Board – June 21, 2011

The recommendations in the subject minutes were approved by Council on July 13, 2011. The minutes were included on the agenda for this meeting for information.

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.

(nil)

E. Delegations/Presentations

E 1. Lydia Robertson, 133 Main Street South, Brampton, re: Rear Addition (Verandah/Porch) to Designated Heritage Home at 133 Main Street South (Kirkwood House) – Ward 4 (File G33).

Lydia Robertson circulated an artist’s rendering of the verandah/porch to be built at the back of her home along with books showing similar projects. She provided an overview of the work to be undertaken, outlined proposed materials and timelines, and requested the Board’s support of her project.

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Antonietta Minichillo, Heritage Coordinator, Planning, Design and Development, provided the following information: • The subject home is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage

Act • Since the verandah/porch will be constructed at the back of the house

and will not be visible, there will be little impact on the designated home

• The part of the house subject to the work is not specified in the designation statement, and typically a heritage permit is not required in these circumstances

• The Board may wish to specify for the record that Ms. Robertson be exempt from the requirement for a heritage permit

The following motion was considered.

HB072-2011 1. That the delegation of Lydia Robertson, 133 Main Street

South, Brampton, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of July 19, 2011, re: Rear Addition (Verandah/Porch) to Designated Heritage Home at 133 Main Street South (Kirkwood House) – Ward 4 (File G33) be received; and,

2. That Ms. Robertson be exempt from the requirement for a

heritage permit, since the work being undertaken is at the back of the property which is not specified in the designation statement and since the verandah/porch will not be visible and will have little impact on the designated home.

Carried F. Sub-Committees

Paul Willoughby, Co-Chair, highlighted the need for Board Member participation on the Heritage Resources Sub-Committee and the Outreach and Marketing Sub-Committee. He circulated a sheet and asked Members to sign up for the sub-committee(s) of their choice.

F 1. Heritage Resources Sub-Committee (Designations, Cultural Landscapes, Heritage Inventory, Development Applications, Heritage Incentives)

F 1-1. Minutes – Heritage Resources Sub-Committee – July 11, 2011

(File G33).

The subject minutes were distributed at the meeting.

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Paul Willoughby announced the next meeting date, which had been confirmed subsequent to the sub-committee meeting.

Penny Young, Heritage Coordinator, Planning, Design and Development, referenced the name searching and signage item in the subject minutes and provided details on this project for naming of City assets. She advised that questionnaires are available from staff for any Members interested in participating in the project.

In response to a question, staff confirmed that heritage incentive programs have been included under the Resources Sub-Committee. A suggestion was put forward that staff investigate the possibility of including commercial designated properties under the City’s Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Program (non-commercial), given recent amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act.


HB073-2011 That the Minutes of the Heritage Resources Sub-Committee

Meeting of July 11, 2011 (File G33), to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of July 19, 2011, be received.

Carried

F 2. Outreach and Marketing Sub-Committee (Historic Plaque Program, Newsletter, Projects, Events, Awards)

F 2-1. Minutes – Outreach and Marketing Sub-Committee – June 29,

2011 (File G33).

Michael Avis provided an overview of the subject minutes, highlighting the proposed bus tour of heritage properties. He thanked Diana Kazor, Board and Sub-Committee Member, for gathering and submitting information on the bus costs.


HB074-2011 That the Minutes of the Outreach and Marketing Sub-

Committee Meeting of June 29, 2011 (File G33), to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of July 19, 2011, be received.

Carried

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G. Designation Program G 1. Proposed Designations

A list of properties proposed for heritage designation was provided with the agenda for this meeting. No updates were given with respect to heritage designation of the properties.

G 2. Recent Designations – nil H. Churchville Heritage Conservation District – nil I. Heritage Impact Assessments

I 1. 11825 Torbram Road – Ward 10 (File G33): • Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment • Staff Comments

Penny Young, Heritage Coordinator, Planning, Design and Development, provided an overview of the subject Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment and Staff Comments.

Jason Bottoni, Project Manager, Metrus Development Inc., was in attendance, and along with Penny Young and Antonietta Minichillo, Heritage Coordinator, Planning, Design and Development, responded to questions on the following topics: • Salvaging of heritage elements and materials • Plans for documentation


HB075-2011 1. That the Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by

ERA Architects Inc., for Metrus Development Inc., dated June 2011, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of July 19, 2011, re: 11825 Torbram Road – Ward 10 (File G33), be received; and,

2. That the Staff Comments from Penny Young, Heritage

Coordinator, Planning, Design and Development, dated July 12, 2011, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of July 19, 2011, re: Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment – 11825 Torbram Road – Ward 10 (File G33), be received; and,

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3. That, given the poor condition of the farmstead residence on

the subject property, demolition be allowed subject to the following conditions: • Implementation of the mitigation plan outlined in the

subject Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment; • Preservation of an area close to the domestic premises

of the house as public park space, to be commemorated and named “Raine Park” in the future development plan;

• Naming of the road connecting Torbram Road to the park after the Raine family in commemoration of the original site within the future development plan;

• In addition to naming opportunities outlined above, based on the historical research, all other naming opportunities should be explored for nearby streets and other municipal assets

• Providing opportunities for interpretation of the Raine farmstead, by means of the park setting, to include a commemorative plaque, and to indicate the footprint of the original house with planting or landscaping;

• Respecting the site’s natural features defined by its topography, consistent with the creek and ravine;

• Providing a copy of the subject Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment to the Region of Peel Archives;

• Full documentation and recording prior to demolition, to include floor plans, sections and elevations, decorative window and door molding details, and the building’s wall assembly;

• Continuous consultation with the community, planners and heritage staff to gain further input with respect to the layout and design of the development plan; and,

4. That a compensation strategy be developed by the property

owner, in consultation with City staff and to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning, Design and Development.

Carried J. Status Updates (when new information is available)

J 1. Restoration of Alderlea – Designated Heritage Property – 40 Elizabeth Street South – Ward 4

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Alex Taranu, Manager of Urban Design and Public Buildings, Planning, Design and Development, provided an update on Phase 2 of the restoration of Alderlea, which included the following information: • The project has been awarded to a contractor • Work is expected to begin in the near future • Staff is working on the notice to neighbouring residents • It is anticipated that Phase 2 work will continue for a year or two

K. Correspondence – nil L. Other/New Business

L 1. Discussion at the request of David Moote, Board Member, re: Development of a Protocol for the Acquisition of Furnishings and Fixtures for Alderlea – 40 Elizabeth Street South – Ward 4 (File G33).


HB076-2011 That the item for discussion at the request of David Moote, Board

Member, listed on the Brampton Heritage Board Agenda for July 19, 2011, re: Development of a Protocol for the Acquisition of Furnishings and Fixtures for Alderlea – 40 Elizabeth Street South – Ward 4 (File G33) be deferred to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of September 20, 2011.

Carried

L 2. Verbal advisory from Antonietta Minichillo, Heritage Coordinator, Planning, Design and Development, re: Brampton Cenotaph Restoration (File G33).

Antonietta Minichillo, Heritage Coordinator, Planning, Design and Development, provided the following verbal advisory on this matter: • The Cenotaph is listed as a Category A property on the City’s Register

of Cultural Heritage Resources • A heritage permit is not required for the restoration work • Staff wanted to ensure that the Board was aware of the restoration

work, since it is a listed property • The City’s heritage staff has reviewed the project outline and is

supportive of it

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Samantha Walker, Project Coordinator, Buildings and Property Management, was in attendance, and along with Ms. Minichillo provided the following information: • City staff is currently in the process of hiring a heritage restoration

contractor • The purpose for the restoration work includes refreshing and

preserving the bricks and mortar, reviewing the contents of the time capsule and updating the list of contents

• The work is expected to commence in September 2011 and take six to seven weeks to complete

• More details will be provided at a future Board meeting with respect to the time capsule removal ceremony

Ms. Walker and Ms. Minichillo responded to questions on the following topics: • Age of the Cenotaph • Contents of the time capsule • Involvement of staff from Corporate Communications, Economic

Development and Communications • Protection of the site during restoration


HB077-2011 That the verbal advisory from Antonietta Minichillo, Heritage

Coordinator, Planning, Design and Development, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of July 19, 2011, re: Brampton Cenotaph Restoration (File G33) be received.

Carried

L 3. Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Resources – Listing Candidate Summary Report – 6791 Mayfield Road – Ward 10 (File G33).

Antonietta Minichillo, Heritage Coordinator, Planning, Design and Development, provided an overview of the subject report. She responded to questions from the Board with respect to potential future designation of the subject property.


HB078-2011 1. That the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage

Resources – Listing Candidate Summary Report – 6791 Mayfield Road – Ward 10 (File G33) from Antonietta Minichillo, Heritage Coordinator, Planning, Design and Development, dated July 2011, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of July 19, 2011, be received; and,

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2. That the Brampton Heritage Board endorses listing of the

subject property on the City of Brampton Register of Cultural Heritage Resources; and,

3. That the Heritage Coordinator be directed to proceed with

the next steps for listing of the subject property on the City’s Register.

Carried

L 4. Verbal advisory from Alex Taranu, Manager of Urban Design and Public Buildings, Planning, Design and Development, re: Proposed Workshop for the Brampton Heritage Board (File G33).

Alex Taranu, Manager of Urban Design and Public Buildings, Planning, Design and Development, provided a verbal advisory on this matter, which included: • The purpose of the workshop:

• To bring the Board up to date with respect to the Official Plan Amendment for Protection Plans for Heritage Buildings (Item M 1), to include representatives of the development industry

• To provide an overview of the role of Municipal Heritage Committees, to be provided by a representative of the Ministry of Culture

• To provide a refresh of the orientation that was provided by the City Clerk’s Office at the Board Meeting of May 17, 2011

• The workshop will take approximately 3 hours • Proposed dates for the workshop are Tuesday, August 16, 2011 or

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Board Members were canvassed for their preferred date and it was confirmed that the workshop would be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Brampton City Hall.


HB079-2011 That the verbal advisory from Alex Taranu, Manager of Urban

Design and Public Buildings, Planning, Design and Development, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of July 19, 2011, re: Proposed Workshop for the Brampton Heritage Board (File G33) be received.

Carried

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L 5. Verbal report from Paul Willoughby, Co-Chair, re: Delegation at the City

Council Meeting of July 13, 2011 – Heritage Impact Assessment – 9 Wellington Street West – Ward 4 (File G33).

Paul Willoughby, Co-Chair, provided a verbal report on this matter, which included: • Overview of the comments he put forward at the subject Council

Meeting on behalf of the Board • Acknowledgement of input provided by other Board Members prior to

his delegation • Details on comments made at the meeting by the property owner’s

lawyer and heritage consultant • Details on the decision made by Council to findings in the Heritage

Impact Assessment and approve the owner’s demolition application • Reminder to Board Members to ensure their comments are heritage

focused during discussions on matters such as this one

The following motion was considered. HB080-2011 That the verbal report from Paul Willoughby, Co-Chair, to the

Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of July 19, 2011, re: Delegation at the City Council Meeting of July 13, 2011 – Heritage Impact Assessment – 9 Wellington Street West – Ward 4 (File G33) be received.

Carried M. Information Items

M 1. City-Wide Official Plan Amendment – Protection Plans for Heritage Buildings: • Copy of report considered by the Planning, Design and Development

Committee on June 20, 2011, from Alex Taranu, Manager of Urban Design and Public Buildings, Planning, Design and Development, dated May 17, 2011

• Copy of Public Notice and Official Plan Amendment OP2006-057

This material was provided for the Board’s information, pursuant to discussions at the meeting of June 21, 2011.

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M 2. Copy of Cultural Heritage Assessment prepared by Unterman McPhail

Associates, Heritage Resource Management Consultants, for Delta Urban Inc. and Countryside Living Investments Inc., dated March 2010, re: Pendergast Cabin – 3864 Countryside Drive – Ward 10

This material was provided for the Board’s information, pursuant to discussions at the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of June 21, 2011.

M 3. Brampton Heritage Board Membership List for the Term Ending 2014 (or until successors are named)

The Board Membership list was distributed to Members and staff. Terri Brenton, Legislative Coordinator, Corporate Services, provided a reminder that this information is to be used for Board business only.

N. Question Period – nil O. Public Question Period – nil P. Adjournment HB081-2011 That the Brampton Heritage Board do now adjourn to meet again

on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

Carried

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