Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee Minutes

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Hybrid Meeting
Whitby Town Hall
Present:
  • Margaret Clayton
  • Lisa Johnson
  • Richard Klingler
  • Rick McDonnell
  • Don Mitchell
  • Paul Rolland, Vice-Chair
  • Vincent Santamaura
  • Terry Standish
Regrets:
  • Deanna Hollister, Chair
  • Brian Winter, Honourary Member
Also Present:
  • Councillor Leahy, Mayor's Designate
  • Edward Belsey, Senior Manager, Policy and Heritage Planning
  • David Johnson, Staff Liaison, Planner II Heritage
  • Heather Ellis, Council and Committee Coordinator (Recording Secretary)

1.
Call to Order

 

2.
Declarations of Conflict of Interest

 

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

3.
Approval of Previous Minutes

 

  • Recommendation:

    Moved byRick McDonnell

    That the Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee minutes of May 9, 2023 be approved.

    Carried

4.
Presentations

 

4.1
Rebecca Sciarra, ASI Heritage, and Matthew Cory, Malone Given Parsons Ltd.

 

Re: 7261 Cochrane Street, Application for Removal of a Property from the Heritage Register

Rebecca Sciarra provided a presentation regarding 7261 Cochrane Street. Highlights of the presentation included:

  • a summary of the proposed development plan area;
  • an overview of the Cultural Heritage Evaluation reports;
  • highlights of the Heritage Impact Assessment on properties determined to have cultural heritage value within or adjacent to the proposed development plan area;
  • a summary of the conservation strategy in meeting key objectives of the Brooklin Community Secondary Plan; and,
  • key recommendations including documentation and the salvage report for 7261 Cochrane Street.

A question and answer period ensued regarding:

  • the original designation of 7261 Cochrane Street;
  • contributions of the Maw family in Brooklin;
  • the occupancy status of 7261 Cochrane Street;
  • a summary of the nine criteria under the Ontario Heritage Act, Ontario Regulation 9/06;
  • whether existing buildings or key features could be incorporated into the design of the proposed development; and,
  • whether an existing structure, such as the silo, could be integrated into the commercial development within the proposed development plan.

Discussion ensued regarding:

  • incorporating key features of existing buildings in development plans for rural areas;
  • integrating the farmhouse into the proposed development plan;
  • retaining a farm complex and other heritage properties in the proposed development plan; and,
  • naming a park within the proposed development plan after the Maw family.

  • Recommendation:

    Moved byVincent Santamaura

    That the Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee requests that further opportunities be undertaken to incorporate 7261 Cochrane Street into the fabric of the plan of subdivision and the Maw family name be commemorated prior to a final decision on the request to delist.

    Carried

4.2
Ron Menary, Owner

 

Re: 44 Baldwin Street, Heritage Permit Application

Note: This item was postponed to a future Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee meeting.

5.
Delegations

 

There were no delegations.

6.
General Business and Reports

 

6.1
Farmers' Market HWAC Booth Update

 

David Johnson advised that an HWAC Booth would be set up on July 12, 2023 and August 16, 2023 at the Farmers’ Market in Celebration Square. Mr. Johnson stated that the booth themes included sports hall of fame, and people of this place past and present. He further stated that the booth would be open from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

7.
Correspondence

 

7.1
Pedestrian Count Volunteers

 

David Johnson stated that a request was received for pedestrian count volunteers and that he would circulate the email to the Committee.

8.
Council Update

 

Councillor Leahy provided an update regarding:

  • summer registration for Town programs;
  • construction updates;
  • National Indigenous Peoples’ Day event at Celebration Square on Saturday, June 17, 2023;
  • requesting public feedback regarding the 2024 Budget; and,
  • the North Ward Town Hall on June 22, 2023 at the Brooklin Community Centre and Library.

A question and answer period ensued regarding:

  • the Pump House summer pilot program and the impact of construction at the Water Treatment Plant;
  • the timeline for the bridge construction along the Waterfront Trail; and,
  • the status of the Heydenshore Pavllion.

9.
Other Business

 

9.1
Roebuck Street Closure

 

Paul Rolland advised that Roebuck Street has been closed for the Roebuck Street Placemaking Project.

9.2
Subcommittee Update

 

David Johnson stated that subcommittee invitations would be sent out soon.

10.
Next Meeting

 

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 7:00 p.m.

11.
Adjournment

 

  • Recommendation:

    Moved byTerry Standish

    That the meeting adjourn.

    Carried

    The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.


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