Planning and Development Committee Meeting Agenda March 16, 2015 – 7:00 PM Council Chambers Whitby Municipal Building
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1. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest
2. Delegations/Presentations
2.1 Margaret Clayton, Chair, LACAC Heritage Whitby Re: Planning and Development Department Report, PL 27-15, LACAC Heritage Whitby Committee Annual Report 2014
3. Correspondence
4. Public Meetings
5. Staff Reports
5.1 Planning and Development Department Report, PL 24-15 4 - 27 Re: Designation of R.A. Sennett Public School, located at 300 King Street, as being of Historic and Architectural Value and Interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O c. O.18.
Recommendation: 1. That the Planning Report Item No. PL 24-15 be received as information; 2. That the Notice of Intent to Designate R.A. Sennett School, located at 300 King Street, be published as per section 29. (1.1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O 1990 c. O.18.; and, 3. That, if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with section 29. (6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to introduce the by-law designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, following Council’s final decision on the planning application as submitted by 360 Incentives.
5.2 Planning and Development Report, PL 23-15 28 - 36 Re: Appointment of Control Architect Williams & Stewart Associates, Part of Lot 18, Concession 3, Adalan Development Corporation
Recommendation: 1. That Council appoint the firm of Williams & Stewart Associates as Control Architect for the subdivision plan Adalan Development Corp.; and, 2. That the Subdivider Adalan Development Corp. and the Builder
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Brookfield Residential and Williams & Stewart Associates be advised of Council’s appointment and the Subdivider’s financial obligations as set out in Section 8.0 of Planning Report PL 23-15.
5.3 Planning and Development Department Report, PL 27-15 37 - 52 Re: LACAC Heritage Whitby Committee Annual Report 2014
Recommendation: That Council receive as information the LACAC Heritage Whitby Committee 2014 Annual Report.
5.4 Planning and Development Department Report, PL 29-15 53 - 61 Re: Ontario’s Climate Change Discussion Paper
Recommendation: 1. That Council receive Planning and Development Report Item PL 29- 15 for information; 2. That the Clerk, on behalf of the Town of Whitby forward to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change a copy of Report PL 29- 15 and Whitby comments as set out under Section 5 to Report PL 29- 15; and, 3. That Planning and Development Report Item PL 29-15 be forwarded to Region of Durham, CLOCA and the Senior Management Team.
5.5 Planning and Development Department Report, PL 28-15 62 - 68 Re: Zoning By-law Amendment Application to Permit the Extension of a Temporary use for a Residential Sales Office
Recommendation: 1. That Council approve the zoning application (Z-02-15) submitted by ARG Group Inc. for the extension of a temporary use at 105 Rossland Road West as a temporary residential sales office, for an additional period of three (3) years; and, 2. That the amending by-law be brought forward for Council approval.
5.6 Planning and Development Department Report, PL 22-15 69 - 77 Re: Ministry of Transportation Surplus Lands
Recommendation: 1. That Planning and Development Report Item PL 22-15 be received for information; 2. That Council request that the Ministry of Transportation expeditiously identify, declare surplus, and release designated employment lands that are not required for the Highway 407 or the Highway 412 link, to the market place with the opening of these highways; 3. That the Ministry be advised that the lands identified in Section 5.3 of
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Planning Report PL 22-15, be protected for future road needs, and the valley lands north and south of Highway 407 near Memorial Park are of future municipal interest for green space purposes; and, 4. That a copy of Council’s resolution and Planning and Development Report PL 22-15 be forwarded to the Ontario Minister of Transportation, the Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Region of Durham, City of Pickering, City of Oshawa, and Municipality of Clarington.
6. New and Unfinished Business
6.1 New and Unfinished Business - Planning and Development Committee 78 - 81
7. Adjournment
Advisory Committee Minutes – For Information Only
Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes - February 3, 2015 82 - 104 Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee Minutes - February 4, 2015 Downtown Whitby Development Steering Committee Minutes - February 19, 2015 Brooklin Downtown Development Steering Committee - February 26, 2015
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Town of Whitby Report
Report to: Planning and Development Committee Date of meeting: March 16, 2015 Department: Planning and Development Department
Report Number: PL 24-15 File Number(s): Not Applicable
Report Title: Designation of R.A. Sennett Public School, located at 300 King Street, as being of Historic and Architectural Value and Interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O c. O.18. 1. Recommendation: 1. That the Planning Report Item No. PL 24-15 be received as information; 2. That the Notice of Intent to Designate R.A. Sennett School, located at 300 King Street, be published as per section 29. (1.1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O 1990 c. O.18.; 3. That, if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with section 29. (6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to introduce the by-law designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, following Council’s final decision on the planning application as submitted by 360 Incentives. 2. Executive Summary: The property at 300 King Street (see Attachment #1) known as R.A. Sennett School has been reviewed to evaluate whether it has cultural heritage value. Staff has reviewed the Designation Statement and Report (see Attachment #2) on the R.A. Sennett Building, located at 300 King Street, and are satisfied that the building meets the criteria for determining whether it is of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Ontario Regulation 9/06 (see Attachment #3). Based on this Designation Statement and Report, a Designation By-law will be brought forward for Council’s consideration in late spring of 2015.
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3. Origin: The former R.A. Sennett School property located at 300 King Street was purchased in 2014 from the Durham District School Board (DDSB) after the property was deemed surplus by the DDSB. Council has provided permission to 360 Incentives to make planning applications to permit office uses within the existing structure at 300 King Street and to bring the proposal to the public for consideration and input prior to making any final decisions. 360 Incentives has submitted an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment application on the subject property and supporting information to enable the municipality to evaluate the proposed change in land use. The property is currently included on the Town’s Heritage Register as a Listed Property (not designated). As part of the review process, the heritage value of the property was considered to determine if it met the requirements for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
4. Background: A Designation Statement and Report was prepared to assess whether the property meets the requirements for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, as set out in Ontario Regulation 9/06. For the designation of properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, the following sections must be complied with: Notice of Intention to Designate “29. (1.1) Subject to subsection (2), if the council of a municipality intends to designate a property within the municipality to be of cultural heritage value or interest, it shall cause notice of intention to designate the property to be given by the clerk of the municipality in accordance with subsection (3). 2005, c. 6, s. 17 (1). Consultation (2) Where the council of a municipality has appointed a municipal heritage committee, the council shall, before giving notice of its intention to designate a property under subsection (1), consult with its municipal heritage committee. R.S.O 1990, c. O.18., s 29 (2); 2002, c. 18, Sched. F, s. 2 (9).”
5. Discussion/Options: Planning Staff reviewed the Designation Statement and Report to evaluate if the R.A. Sennett property meets one or more of the criteria for determining whether it is of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Ontario Regulation 9/06. It is Staff’s opinion that the property does meet one or more of the criteria listed in Ontario Regulation 9/06, including:
• R.A. Sennett Public School is a landmark in the neighbourhood (Criteria 2.3);
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• R.A. Sennett Public School is an excellent example of scholastic architecture constructed in Ontario in the early 20th Century (Criteria 2.1); and,
• R.A. Sennett Public School was designed by prominent architects, Chapman, Oxley and Bishop (Criteria 2.2). Based on the Designation Statement and Report, a Designation By-law will be brought forward for Council’s consideration in late spring of 2015. The by-law will provide a description of key exterior attributes as identified in the Description of Heritage Attributes as stated in the Designation Statement (see Attachment #1). These key attributes relate to the original red brick school building dating from 1920-21. It is recommended that the Notice of Intent be published now but that the by-law be held back until such time Council gives final consideration of the planning application by 360 Incentives. This is recommended so that the by-law contains the correct legal description of the property.
6. Public Communications/Plan: The Town of Whitby is required to issue a public notice under section 29. (1.1) of the Ontario Heritage Act in order to proceed with the designation of R.A. Sennett Public School, located at 300 King Street. This will provide for an opportunity for objection from the public within 30 days from when the notice of intent to designate is published.
7. Considerations: 7.1. Public The public have the opportunity to object to the proposed designation by-law within 30 days of the notice publication, as per the requirements of section 29 (5) of the Ontario Heritage Act.
7.2. Financial Not Applicable.
7.3. Impact on and input from other Departments/Sources At the regularly scheduled meeting of LACAC Heritage Whitby on February 10, 2015, the Committee reviewed the Designation Statement and Report prepared for 300 King Street and discussed the cultural heritage value of the R.S. Sennett building. LACAC passed the following motion: “That the Designation Statement and Report for 300 King Street, Whitby, Ontario be received; and, That LACAC Heritage Whitby request that Council proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.”
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7.4. Corporate and/or Department Strategic Priorities Council Goals for the Term 2014 to 2018 include: Item # 5: To build downtowns that are pedestrian-focused destinations. To leverage municipal tools and resources to generate local jobs and prosperity. To facilitate a major, multi-faceted, downtown supportive investment on the lands on and around the firehall site. Item #8: To become the destination of choice for visitors from across Durham and the GTA. To realize the economic and social potential of our downtowns, waterfront and greenspaces in developing local tourism. To create more things to do and places to enjoy.
8. Summary and Conclusion: The property at 300 King Street (see Attachment #1) known as R.A. Sennett Public School has been reviewed to evaluate whether it has cultural heritage value. Staff has reviewed the Designation Statement and Report (see Attachment #2) on the R.A. Sennett Building, located at 300 King Street, and are satisfied that the building meets the criteria for determining whether it is of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Ontario Regulation 9/06 (see Attachment #3). Based on this Designation Statement and Report, a Designation By-law will be brought forward for Council’s consideration in late spring of 2015.
9. Attachments: Attachment #1 Location Map Attachment #2 Designation Statement and Report, 300 King Street (Gardiner) Attachment #3 Ontario Regulation 9/06
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For further information contact: Stephen Ashton, x2269
Original Approved and Signed.
Robert B. Short, Commissioner of Planning, x4309
Original Approved and Signed.
Robert Petrie, Chief Administrative Officer, x2211
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PL 24-15 Attachment #1 - Location Map
Subject Land
Town of Whitby Planning and Development Department
FILE # Date 300 King Street - Designation Report Febuary 2015
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Attachment #2 PL 24-15
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300 KING STREET, WHITBY, ONTARIO
DESIGNATION STATEMENT AND REPORT
Prepared by Deirdre Gardner
December 8, 2014
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DESIGNATION STATEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY 300 KING STREET, WHITBY, ONTARIO
R.A.SENNETT PUBLIC SCHOOL
The R.A. Sennett Public School is an early 20th century one-storey with raised basement red brick school building dating from 1920-21 situated on the town block bounded by King, Dunlop, Henry and Gilbert Streets in Whitby, Ontario. This town block has been the location of a public school since 1854.
STATEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST
The cultural heritage value of the R.A. Sennett Public School is evident in its design, historical associations and contextual value. The R.A. Sennett Public School is a landmark in the neighbourhood and an important heritage asset for the Town of Whitby. Designed in a Classical Revival style, it is an excellent example of scholastic architecture constructed in Ontario in the early 20th century. The R.A. Sennett Public School was designed by prominent architects, Chapman, Oxley and Bishop. The building remained unaltered until 1958, when additions were added to the north and south elevations. In April 1987, a gymnasium was added to the Henry Street elevation.
DESCRIPTION OF HERITAGE ATTRIBUTES Key exterior attributes that exemplify the heritage value of the R.A. Sennett Public School as a unique architectural former school landmark in Whitby include:
• Designed in the Classical Revival style popular in the early 1920s for scholastic architecture • Distinctive square plan one storey in height with a full height basement and low pitched hip roof with central square skylight and overhanging eaves • The roofline on the façade features a centrally positioned cupola. The cupola has a polygonal base with sections defined by pilasters and louvered panels topped with a polygonal shaped dome. • Central entrance articulated with classical motifs including pilasters defined by a semi-elliptical arched shaped transom window with an asymmetrical radiating glazing bar system and central quoin • Tall, thin rectangular windows grouped in a six by six arrangement on the north, south, east and west elevations with plain sills and moulded lintels
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300 KING STREET, WHITBY Werden’s Plan West of Brock Street, Lots 1,2,3,4,17,18,19,20 Third Double Range
R.A.SENNETT PUBLIC SCHOOL
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY The R.A. Sennett Public School was built in 1920-21 on lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Werden Plan situated on the town block bounded by King, Dunlop, Henry and Gilbert Street in Whitby, Ontario. The block was the location of a public school since 1854. The Henry Street Public School was built on Lots 1 and 2 on the corner of Dunlop and Henry Street and was used as a public school from 1854 until 1920. The land was not recorded as being sold to the Whitby Board of School Trustees until 1858. The lot was originally part of the land holdings of Asa Werden (1779-1866), a prominent land owner who owned all of the land extending from Brock Street in the east to Henry Street in the west, Dundas Street to the north and Burns Street to the south. These lands were registered as Werden’s Plan in 1854. The R.A. Sennett Public School was designed by prominent architects, Chapman & Oxley in partnership with Roy Hartnoll Bishop. The building remained unaltered until 1958, when additions were added to the north and south elevations. In April 1987, a gymnasium was added to the Henry Street elevation.
CONTEXT
In 1854, the Henry Street School included two rooms and faced Dunlop Street. The school was completed the year before the Town of Whitby was incorporated in 1855. There were only two other schools in Whitby during this period; a school house on Anderson Street and a brick schoolhouse built in 1851 in Port Whitby. The school enrolment for the Henry Street Public School was approximately 250 students when it was completed. By 1864, a second storey had been added to the school building due to increased enrollment. A wooden staircase provided access to the additional two classrooms on the second floor. As a result of this alteration, the entrance to the school was moved to Henry Street.
Overcrowding was still an issue after the additional classrooms were added. The Whitby Board of Education continued to acquire the adjoining lots in the block with the purchase of lots 3 and 4 from Elizabeth Kester on November 21, 1881. In 1893, the Henry Street Public School was condemned and deemed to be in dangerous condition because it had not been well-maintained. Lack of funds prevented the school from being repaired. It took many years before these issues could be addressed since there were not enough funds to build a new school.
By 1920, funds had been found to start construction on a new school. On July 4, 1920, the Henry Street Public School was destroyed by a fire that was started in the staircase. The insurance funds contributed to the construction costs for the new school.
The Board of Education voted to replace the Henry Street Public School with a new building on February 11, 1920. The school was designed by the prominent architectural firm of Chapman & Oxley in partnership with Roy Hartnoll Bishop. In August 1921, the school design was described in an article in The Globe as “unique and the school is one of the finest educational buildings recently constructed in
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Ontario”. The final construction cost of the school was $55,000. The new school was a red brick building, one storey in height with a full height basement with separate basement level entrances on the north and south elevations.
A later purchase from Leonora Lawler of lots 17, 18, 19, and 20 was completed on February 25, 1930 and created the school yard to the south of the existing school building.
Due to increasing enrollment with the post-war growth of Whitby, in 1958, a decision was made to construct two wings on the north and south elevations of the building that would provide additional classrooms. The two wings cost $87,275 and altered the original north and south elevations. They were positioned in the location of the former basement level access doors visible in archival photos. These new classrooms would be used in lieu of the basement classrooms that were opened in 1950. By the 1980s, the need for a gymnasium in the school was identified. In 1987, at a cost of $650,000, a gymnasium was added to the Henry Street façade.
The first principal of the King Street Public School was Robert Allan Sennett from completion of the school in 1921 to his retirement in June, 1952. The school was renamed the R.A. Sennett Public School in honour of its first principal at a ceremony on September 29, 1979. At this point in the site history, it had been the location of a school for over 125 years.
With declining enrollment a review of the usage of the R.A. Sennett Public School began in 2009. The Durham District School Board decided to close the school in June, 2010.
ARCHITECTS, CHAPMAN, OXLEY & BISHOP The King Street Public School was designed by the architectural partnership of Chapman, Oxley & Bishop. Roy Hartnoll Bishop (1888-1948) was born in Toronto on August 4, 1888 to Charles and Mary Bishop and graduated from the School of Architecture at the University of Toronto in 1912. His father, Charles Hartnoll Bishop (1851-1924) was an architect and the Superintendent of Buildings for the Toronto Board of Education for thirty years from 1882-1915. During that period he was responsible for the design of many of the school buildings erected during a period when the city of Toronto was rapidly expanding.
Roy Bishop’s student apprenticeship was completed with the firm Darling & Pearson in 1908-10. He later worked with the firms Chapman & McGiffin as a draftsman in 1910-12, and Sproatt & Rolph in 1912-14. In 1914, he went overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers as a Lieutenant and served in the First World War until 1918.
In 1919, his mentor, architect Alfred H. Chapman, formed a partnership with Bishop and another of his protégés, James Morrow Oxley forming the firm Chapman, Oxley & Bishop, Architects and Engineers. James Morrow Oxley was born in Halifax in September 1883 and graduated from the University of Toronto. Oxley served in WWI and had earlier been a partner in the structural engineering firm of Oxley and Harkness. Oxley had worked with Chapman on Knox College located on the University of Toronto campus, and the R.S. Williams Building located at 145 Yonge Street in 1912. Chapman, Oxley, and Bishop
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| Designation Report, 300 King Street, Whitby, Ontario completed a number of significant projects during the period 1920-26. Bishop left the firm in the early 1920s opening his own architectural practice. Chapman and Oxley remained in partnership until 1949.
The drawings for many of these projects are now part of the architectural drawing collection at the Ontario Archives as part of the Alfred H. Chapman Fonds and include ninety-two architectural drawings, sixty-two ink on paper drawings, and twenty-two blueprints. The collection also includes eight ink on linen drawings of the King Street Public School.
In 1924, Bishop opened his own office in Toronto, with a branch in Oshawa located at the corner of Bond and Mary Streets. Other Oshawa commissions included the General Motors Administration Offices on William Street East at Kenneth Avenue in 1927. In 1927, he also designed houses for General Motors employees on the streets Hillcroft, Grierson and Mary Street North and the Oshawa Arena on King Street West. Bishop also designed a factory for Skinner Company on Simcoe Street South at Wolfe Street in 1929. He partnered with Charles Dolphin to design a garage for Ontario Motor Sales at Mary and King Streets which later became the Oshawa Times building.
Bishop’s most significant commission from the period was the Art Deco design for the Tip Top Tailors Clothing Company building on Lakeshore Boulevard in Toronto completed in 1929-30. Bishop joined the RCAF in 1940 and served in WW2, then resumed his practice in 1944. He became company architect for Dominion Stores Limited supervising their post-war plans for stores across Canada until his death in Toronto on December 28, 1948.
The 1958 additions to the King Street School were designed by a local architect, Herbert G. Cole who had completed projects including Streetsville United Church and Markdale Hospital. H.G. Cole completed a number of projects in Whitby including the United Church Sunday School (1955), Hebron Christian Reformed Church (1956 demolished in 2003), Palmerston Public School, the Kathleen Rose Memorial School (demolished in 2004), and the Dundas Street School addition in 1956.
The three thousand square foot gymnasium addition added to the Henry Street elevation of the school in 1987 was designed by Oshawa architect, Lennis Trotter.
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE The Classical Revival style was one of the most influential architectural styles incorporated into school buildings in Canada in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many religious, civic, and scholastic institutions were designed in the Classical Revival style and constructed during this period throughout Canada. The Classical Revival style was based on studies of Greek and Roman buildings. Classical Revival designs imparted classical scale and proportions to civic buildings.
R.A. SENNETT SCHOOL The R.A. Sennett Public School is a landmark in the neighbourhood and an important heritage asset for the Town of Whitby. Designed in a Classical Revival style, it is an excellent example of scholastic architecture constructed in Ontario in the early 20th century. The new school constructed in 1920-21 is one-storey in height with a full height basement and at the time of its construction it had a separate basement level entrances on the north and south elevations. The square plan is distinctive with a low
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The basement level would allow for further classroom expansion if needed and the ample grouped window placement provided natural light. The school design included a central assembly hall on the main floor surrounded by six classrooms. The assembly hall was finished in wood panelling and incorporated a central skylight. The principal’s office was located on the west side of the building. The first classroom designed specifically as a Kindergarten room in a Whitby school was located on the south-east corner.
The central entrance features classical motifs such as pilasters defined by a semi-elliptical arched shaped transom window with an asymmetrical radiating glazing bar system and central quoin. The roofline on the façade features a centrally positioned cupola. The cupola has a polygonal base with sections defined by pilasters and louvered panels topped with a polygonal shaped dome. The original sash windows were tall, thin rectangular windows, six over six in groupings of six. The original windows have been replaced. The plain sills and moulded lintels have been preserved.
OWNERSHIP HISTORY The R.A. Sennett Public School was built in 1920-21 on lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Werden Plan situated on the town block bounded by King, Dunlop, Henry and Gilbert Street in Whitby, Ontario. Lots 1 and 2 were purchased from prominent landowner, Asa Werden in 1858. With possible expansion in mind, the Whitby Board of Education continued to acquire the adjoining lots in the block with the purchase of lots 3 and 4 at the corner of Dunlop and King Street on November 21, 1881 from Elizabeth Kester. A later purchase from Leonora Lawler of lots 17, 18, 19, and 20 was completed on February 25, 1930 creating the school yard to the south of the King Street Public School.
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Henry Street School was built in 1854 on the block bounded by King, Dunlop, Henry, and Gilbert Streets in Whitby. The front entrance faced Henry Street. The school was destroyed by fire on July 4, 1920. The R.A. Sennett Public School is now located on the site. (1919, Harry Pellow, Whitby Archives, 10-009-001.)
King Street School, 1947, unknown photographer, Whitby Archives, 10-010-004.
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King Street School, c.1925, Unknown Photographer. Whitby Archives, P2013_001_010.
King Street School, Room 2 with students from 1923, unknown photographer, Whitby Archives, 10-010-041.
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King Street School, c.1924, J.E. Evans, Whitby Archives, 10-010-003.
King Street School, c.1922, unknown photographer, Whitby Archives, 10-010-001.
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OTHER WORKS BY CHAPMAN, OXLEY & BISHOP
For the new partnership of Chapman, Oxley and Bishop, the early 1920s was a period of distinctive production within the firm. In 1921, the firm was commissioned to design the Sunnyside Amusement Park on the newly defined Lakeshore Boulevard in Toronto. The work included design of the Bathing Pavilion (1921-22) and Deans Boat House and Dance Hall (1921-22), later called the Palais Royale plus various other structures within the complex including pavilions, public shelters, kiosks and ticket offices. Only the Sunnyside Pavilion and Palais Royale are still standing.
Sunnyside Park Bathing Pavilion, Lake Shore Boulevard, August 1922. (City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1231, Item 540)
Maple Leaf Baseball Stadium (1925-26) in March 1929. Located at Fleet and Bathurst Streets and demolished in 1965. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1231, Item 465.
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Chapman, Oxley and Bishop also designed the Maple Leaf Baseball Stadium for businessman Lol Solman in 1925. In 1921-22, the firm designed the Pure Food Building as part of the Canadian National Exhibition complex of buildings. In 1923, Chapman, Oxley and Bishop worked together on the Albert College on Highland Avenue in Belleville.
West entrance to the Pure Food Building at the C.N.E., May 1941. (City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 372, Subseries 1, Item 1571.)
The Tip Top Tailors building designed by Roy Hartnoll Bishop with Maple Leaf Baseball Stadium designed by Chapman, Oxley and Bishop completed in 1925-26 to the east.
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Goad’s Insurance Plan of the City of Whitby, 1901 (Revised June 1911) (Henry Street Public School at Arrow)
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R.A. Sennett Public School, 300 King Street, Whitby
Front entrance of R.A. Sennett Public School, 300 King Street, Whitby
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Corner detail with cornice and brackets
South elevation showing the rear of the 1920-21 school, the addition dating from 1958 and the gymnasium addition from 1987.
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North elevation with view of grouped windows of original building with addition dating from 1958 on the right.
South elevation and south wing (1958)
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Rear of original school building and north wing
Front (East) elevation and Side (south) elevation showing portion of south wing
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BIBLIOGRAPHY Archival Sources Goad’s Fire Insurance Atlas, 1911 Photographs, Whitby Archives and Whitby Planning Department Books Dendy, William. Lost Toronto. Oxford University Press, 1978. Dendy, William & Kilbourn, William. Toronto Observed: Its Architecture, Patrons and History. Oxford University Press, 1986 Kalman, Harold. A History of Canadian Architecture, Volume 2. Oxford University Press, 1994. Research Winter, Brian. Historical Report, R.A. Sennett Public School. November 30, 2011.
On- line Sources “Roy Hartnoll Bishop” entry in Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada, 1850-1950 link to dictionary of architects in Canada “Charles Hartnoll Bishop” entry in Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada, 1850-1950 link to dictionary of architects in Canada “Albert C. Chapman” entry in Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada, 1850-1950 Link to dictionary of Architects in Canada “James Morrow Oxley” entry in Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada, 1850-1950 link to dictionary of Architects in Canada
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Ontario Heritage Act
ONTARIO REGULATION 9/06 CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST Consolidation Period: From January 25, 2006 to the e-Laws currency date. No amendments. This is the English version of a bilingual regulation. Criteria L.___Q} The criteria set out in subsection (2) are prescribed for the purposes of clause 29 (1) (a) of the Act. 0. Reg. 9/06, s. 1 (1). (2) A property may be designated under section 29 of the Act if it meets one or more of the following criteria for determining whether it is of cultural heritage value or interest: 1. The property has design value or physical value because it, i. is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method, ii. displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit, or iii. demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. 2. The property has historical value or associative value because it, i. has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community, ii. yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture, or iii. demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. 3. The property has contextual value because it, i. is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area, ii. is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings, or iii. is a landmark. 0. Reg. 9106, s. 1 (2). Transition 2. This Regulation does not apply in respect of a property if notice of intention to designate it was given under subsection 29 (1.1) of the Act on or before January 24, 2006. 0. Reg. 9/06, s. 2. Francais
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/regs/english/elaws_regs_ 060009 _ e.htm 5/27/2014
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Town of Whitby Report
Report to: Planning and Development Committee Date of meeting: March 16, 2015 Department: Planning and Development Department
Report Number: PL 23-15 File Number(s): SW-2013-01
Report Title: Appointment of Control Architect Williams & Stewart Associates, Part of Lot 18, Concession 3, Adalan Development Corporation 1. Recommendation: 1. That Council appoint the firm of Williams & Stewart Associates as Control Architect for the subdivision plan Adalan Development Corp.; and, 2. That the Subdivider Adalan Development Corp. and the Builder Brookfield Residential and Williams & Stewart Associates be advised of Council’s appointment and the Subdivider’s financial obligations as set out in Section 8.0 of Planning Report PL 23-15. 2. Executive Summary: Brookfield Residential has purchased the subdivision lots from the Developer (refer to Attachment #2) and is requesting that Williams & Stewart Associates be appointed as Control Architect. The Town’s subdivision agreement under Section 10(2) requires that a professional architect be chosen by the Town with the consent of the Subdivider to provide architectural services (refer to Attachment #3).
3. Origin: The Subdivider Adalan Development Corp. and the Builder Brookfield Residential have requested that Williams & Stewart Associates be appointed as control architect for the subdivision SW-2013-01 (refer to Attachment #4).
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4. Background: The subdivision plan is comprised of 48 single detached lots and received draft approval on December 16, 2013. The lot statistics are as follows: Lot Frontage: 3 lots at minimum 15.0 metres 29 lots at minimum 10.5 metres 16 lots at minimum 8.0 metres Subdivision Status: Preparing the subdivision agreement
5. Discussion/Options: The Town’s Subdivision Agreement requires that the construction or erection of any building on any lot in the subdivision plan shall not commence until the architectural control guidelines and the exterior architectural design and location of each building have been approved by the Architectural Control Committee. The Committee is typically made up of a professional architect chosen by the Town with the members appointed by the Subdivider and participants as required by the Municipality which may include the Planning and Development Department, Engineering Department and Building Division. The Subdivider/Builder agrees that no sales office shall be opened and no residential units shall be offered for sale to the public until the architectural control guidelines and the exterior architectural design of each building has been approved by the Architectural Committee. The Town will pay the fees of the control architect, wherein the Subdivider/Builder shall reimburse the Town for the fees paid to the architect for his professional services. Such payments shall be made to the Town within fourteen (14) days of the Town submitting to the Subdivider/Builder its invoice for each payment made to the architect.
6. Public Communications/Plan: Not applicable.
7. Considerations: 7.1. Public Not applicable.
7.2. Financial The Subdivider/Builder shall reimburse the Town for the monies paid to the control architect for the professional services rendered.
7.3. Impact on and input from other Departments/Sources Not applicable.
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7.4. Corporate and/or Department Strategic Priorities Not applicable.
8. Summary and Conclusion: That Council appoint the firm of Williams & Stewart Associates as Control Architect for the subdivision plan Adalan Development Corp. in accordance with the following conditions of approval.
Planning and Development Department Conditions • No sales office shall be opened and no residential units shall be offered for sale to the public until the architectural control guidelines and the exterior architectural design of each building have been approved by the Architectural Committee.
• The construction or erection of any building on any lot shall not be commenced until the architectural control guidelines, exterior architectural design and location of the building have been approved by the Architectural Committee.
• The Subdivider/Builder agrees with the Town that it will not, in erecting the buildings, deviate from the architectural plans approved by the Committee.
• The Subdivider/Builder shall reimburse the Town for the monies paid to the control architect for the professional services rendered. Such payments shall be made to the Town within fourteen (14) days of the Town submitting to the Subdivider/Builder its invoice for each payment made to the architect.
9. Attachments: Attachment #1: Location Sketch Attachment #2: Draft Approved Subdivision Plan Attachment #3: Excerpt of Subdivision Agreement – Architectural Control Attachment #4: Correspondence from Adalan Development Corp. and Brookfield Residential For further information contact: John Austin, x2277
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Original Approved and Signed.
Robert B. Short, Commissioner of Planning, x4309
Original Approved and Signed.
Robert Petrie, Chief Administrative Officer, x2211
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PL 23-15 Attachment #1
Subject Land
Town of Whitby Planning and Development Department
Applicant FILE # Date Adalan Development Corporation SW-2013-01 February 2015
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Attachment #2 PL 23-15
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Attachment #3 PL 23-15
10. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL (1) (a) The construction or the erection of any building on any of the lots or blocks on said plan shall not be commenced, save and except the blocks conveyed to the Town for Municipal purposes, until the architectural control guidelines and the exterior architectural design of each building and the location of the building on the lot has been approved by the Architectural Committee referred to in Subsection (2).
(b) No sales trailer or office shall be opened and no residential units shall be offered for sale to the public on said plan until the architectural control guidelines and the exterior architectural design of each building has been approved by the Architectural Committee referred to in Subsection (2).
(2) The Committee referred to in the preceding Subsection shall be made up of five members as follows:
(a) A professional architect to be chosen by the Town with the consent of the Subdivider, two members appointed by the Subdivider and two members appointed by the Town.
(b) The Committee referred to above shall choose a chairman who shall preside at all meetings and act as secretary thereof and keep a record of all present at each meeting and resolutions passed by the Committee.
(c) All meetings of the said Committee shall be held at the Town of Whitby Municipal Office upon seven days written notice given by the chairman to each member of the Committee or at any time upon written consent of all members. The approval of the Committee of the plan relating to architectural design and location of the buildings shall be by a unanimous decision of the members present at a meeting duly called for that purpose.
(3) The Subdivider agrees with the Town that prior to commencement of construction in regard to any of the lots or blocks on said plan, that a plan of each block of dwellings showing the location of the proposed dwellings and the exterior architectural design shall be prepared by a professional architect employed by the Subdivider and shall be submitted to the Architectural Committee referred to in Section 10.(2) for its approval. The Subdivider further agrees to make any revision to said plan as requested by the Architectural Committee or in the alternative, it may withdraw the plan for consideration by the Committee. At the time of making an application for a building permit, the Subdivider or other person applying for a building permit shall file with its application an architectural plan that has been
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approved by the said Committee as so certified by the Chairman of the Committee.
(4) The Subdivider further agrees with the Town that it will not, in erecting the buildings, deviate from the architectural plans referred to in the previous subsection.
(5) The Subdivider shall reimburse the Town for the monies paid by the Town to the architect for his professional services rendered in this matter. Such payments shall be made to the Town within fourteen (14) days of the Town submitting to the Subdivider its invoice for each payment made to the architect.
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Attachment #4 PL 23-15
To: Mr. J. Austin
From: J. Bagley
Re: Whitby Adalan – Control Architect
Date: January 19 2015
Good afternoon Mr. J. Austin,
As you may be aware, Brookfield Residential has acquired a parcel of land in the Adalan community and would like to move ahead with product development.
It is our understanding that we are required to submit a formal request in order to retain the services of an Architectural Control firm. As such, please accept this as our request to retain John G. Williams Limited, Architect to prepare and implement the Architectural Design Guidelines for this community.
It is also our understanding that this request will need to be passed at council. If you could please advise if there is anything further you require from us to make this happen and at which council it will be addressed.
In the meantime, we would like to set up a ‘kick-off’ meeting with yourself, the Architect, and the proposed Control Architect to review the next steps.
Thank you in advance,
Jennifer Bagley
Director, Product Development 905-948-5025
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Town of Whitby Report
Report to: Planning and Development Committee Date of meeting: March 16, 2015 Department: Planning and Development Department
Report Number: PL 27-15 File Number(s): Not Applicable
Report Title: LACAC Heritage Whitby Committee Annual Report 2014 1. Recommendation: 1. That Council receive as information the LACAC Heritage Whitby Committee 2014 Annual Report. 2. Executive Summary:
The LACAC Heritage Whitby Committee has prepared its 2014 Annual Report (see Attachment #1). The Annual Report lists the LACAC activities and accomplishments for 2014. These activities and accomplishments are based upon the Committee’s mandate as provided for through its Terms of Reference as approved by Council.
LACAC Heritage Whitby Committee has been very active in their performance of activities to fulfill their mandate.
3. Origin:
The Terms of Reference for LACAC Heritage Whitby Committee requires an annual report and presentation to Council.
4. Background:
LACAC Heritage Whitby was established by by-law in April 1978 to assist Council in the conservation and preservation of heritage buildings, properties, and resources in the Town. This includes input and advice through the Planning and Development Department evaluation of candidate properties for heritage designation and informing the community about heritage conservation matters in Whitby. The Committee is comprised of 11 members of the public.
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Administrative support and professional guidance is provided through the Sustainability, Heritage, Downtowns and Community Development Division. As an advisory committee, LACAC Heritage Whitby’s mandate as established by Council includes:
• Advise Council on means of conserving heritage properties and areas;
• Advise Council on current heritage conservation legislation;
• Implement programs and activities to increase public awareness and knowledge of heritage conservation issues;
• Advise Council on matters related to Parts IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act, and on such other matters relating to the designation of properties that are of cultural heritage value or interest;
• Prepare an annual report.
5. Discussion/Options:
The 2014 Annual Report of the LACAC Heritage Whitby Committee provides an overview of its activities for 2014 including:
• Providing advice to Council on the Downtown Whitby Heritage Conservation District
• Documenting Vault signatures from the former Brooklin CIBC building
• Preparation of a Heritage Contractors List to assist owners of historic properties (on-going)
• Review of Heritage Property Information Sheets and Practical Conservation Guidelines Sheets that were created by the Planning Department Heritage Assistant Student to provide more educational information for stakeholders
• Preparation of articles and distribution of the LACAC Link which is published bi-annually to promote the Town’s heritage
• Participation and support for the 2014 Doors Open Whitby event, Harvest Festival, Heritage Day, and the Brooklin Spring Fair.
• Assisted and supported Parks Canada and CMS in their planning of the dedication of Camp X as a National Historic Event with the unveiling of a national plaque held on May 3, 2014
• Preparation and presentation of commemorative plaque for All Saints’ Church in recognition of restoration/rebuilding efforts after devastating fire of December 2009
2015 Priorities for LACAC
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LACAC Heritage Whitby has indicated a number of items that they would like to see addressed in 2015. These items that they have included in their Annual Report can be classified as either:
1) LACAC Heritage Whitby Committee projects that promote the benefits of the Town’s Heritage Conservation Program to the community; and,
2) Ongoing Planning and Policy development within the municipality to address heritage conservation
Examples of ongoing projects to promote the benefits of the Town’s Heritage Conservation Program identified in the LACAC Annual Report include:
• Lynde House Photo Album
• Heritage Plaque Inventory Book (in progress)
• LACAC Oral Histories (in progress)
• Updating Walking Tour brochures/pamphlets (in progress)
These projects reflect the mandate of LACAC Heritage Whitby which is the implementation of programs and activities to increase public awareness and knowledge of heritage conservation issues. Many of these noted projects will be completed through working groups of LACAC and brought back to the main committee for review. Planning Staff will provide the lead for updating the existing Port Whitby and Brooklin walking tour brochures and it is anticipated this update will be completed in the summer of 2015.
Examples of ongoing Planning and Policy development that addresses heritage conservation include:
• Addressing endangered historically significant properties (eg: the building known as the Doctors House located at the former Psychiatric Hospital lands and the Hamar Greenwood Home located at 208-210 Henry Street)
• Port Whitby Study Input.
• Heritage District Studies Input.
These stated items from the LACAC Heritage Whitby Annual Report indicate items that reflect ongoing Planning and Policy development in the municipality. These items are led by staff and LACAC will have a role in them through their mandate of providing advice to Council. Their advice on these projects will be reported back to Council as necessary when plans and policy are advanced.
Work Plan
LACAC’s work plan supplements the cultural heritage reservation work program of the municipality. In addition to ongoing projects, in 2015 the Committee will:
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˗ review and provide input/advice into the Official Plan Update, the Brooklin Secondary Plan and Transportation Master Plan and the Port Whitby Secondary Plan
˗ review and provide input/advice on development applications for Part IV and V designated and listed properties
˗ provide input/advice on the Downtown Whitby Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines
˗ support coordination for 2015 Doors Open Whitby
˗ participate in Whitby town events
˗ preparation of LACAC LINK newsletter. 6. Public Communications/Plan:
The 2014 Annual Report of LACAC Heritage Whitby will be available online for the public to view once received by Council.
7. Considerations: 7.1. Public
The LACAC Heritage Whitby consists of members of the public, as well as Town Council and staff representatives. LACAC Heritage Whitby is an advisory committee and provides advice as required by the Ontario Heritage Act before a final decision is made by Council on matters including designation or approval of a development application.
7.2. Financial
Not Applicable
7.3. Impact on and input from other Departments/Sources
Planning Staff ensures that any comments from LACAC Heritage Whitby are provided to other departments/sources when required.
7.4. Corporate and/or Department Strategic Priorities
To become the destination of choice for visitors from across Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area; to realize the economic and social potential of our downtowns, waterfront and green spaces in developing local tourism; and to create more things to do and places to enjoy.
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8. Summary and Conclusion:
The LACAC Heritage Whitby Committee has prepared its 2014 Annual Report (see Attachment #1). The Annual Report lists the LACAC activities and accomplishments for 2014. These activities and accomplishments are based upon the Committee’s mandate as provided for through its Terms of Reference as approved by Council.
LACAC Heritage Whitby Committee has been very active in their performance of activities in fulfilling their mandate.
9. Attachments:
Attachment # 1 - LACAC Heritage Whitby Committee 2014 Annual Report For further information contact:
Stephen Ashton, x2269
Original Approved and Signed.
Robert B. Short, Commissioner of Planning, x4309
Original Approved and Signed.
Robert Petrie, Chief Administrative Officer, x2211
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LACAC Heritage Whitby Committee Annual Report – 2014
1. Introduction: LACAC Heritage Whitby is pleased to present its 2014 Annual Report. The mandate of LACAC Heritage Whitby is to advise Council on the identification, conservation and promotion of heritage resources in Whitby. The committee reviews and makes recommendations on planning applications for heritage properties including alterations, removal and demolition. The committee also promotes heritage conservation through the support of heritage designations, heritage policy matters, and public awareness of Whitby's historical resources. Committee Members in 2014 included James Brown, Margaret Clayton (Chair), Lynn Collins, John Ecker (Vice Chair), Rita Edgell, Steve Gusterson, Katie Hull, Rick McDonnell, Sue Pitchforth, Councillor Elizabeth Roy (Council Designate), David Slute, and Brian Winter Staff support included Stephen Ashton (Planner II), Sarah Ferencz (Archivist) and Darin Zuk (Heritage Planning Intern).
2. Activities in 2014: Meetings & Community Events LACAC Heritage Whitby held 11 meetings during 2014 and participated in the following events:
• Brooklin Spring Fair (R. McDonnell, B. Winter)
• Harbour Days (B. Winter, seated)
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• Harvest Festival (R. Edgell, S. Gusterson, B. Winter)
• Heritage Day (L. Collins, R. McDonnell) LACAC LINK Newsletter Two issues of the LACAC Heritage Whitby were published in 2014. The Spring issue was distributed at the Spring events and the Spring and Fall issues at the Fall events. Doors Open Whitby 2014 Doors Open Whitby as a sub-committee of LACAC Heritage Whitby held its seventh (7th) event on May 3, 2014. LACAC member Sue Pitchforth chaired the Committee along with the Doors Open Organizing Committee members S. Green, J. Marshall, R. McDonnell, P. McPherson, E. Elliott (Station Gallery), S. Ferencz (Archivist), P. Yackison (Whitby Library), and S. Ashton (Planning Staff) worked the on the event details and implementation from June 2013 through May 2014. There were twelve sites on the tour including three new sites and one site that had not been on the tour since the first Doors Open in 2008. These sites included: Ashburn General Store – 8990 – Ashburn Rd, Brooklin Legion, Brooklin Library & Community Centre, Burr Lodge, Camp X Tour (Intrepid Park), James Rowe House, Officer’s Quarters, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Station Gallery, Trafalgar Castle School, Whitby Archives/Central Library, and the Whitby Cenotaph.
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Total number of visits for Doors Open Whitby 2014 was 3,900, the highest number of visits to date. Advice and on Protection, Designations and Recognition of Properties 1. Camp X National Recognition Plaque On May 3rd, 2014, the ceremony was held by Parks Canada’s National Historic Sites and Monuments Board to present and dedicate the plaque in recognition of Camp X as a National Historic Event of Canada. On March 27, 2012, Parks Canada issued a News Release noting the designation of “secret intelligence activities at Camp X in Whitby/Oshawa, Ontario” as a National Historic Event of Canada. LACAC Heritage Whitby submitted an application to Parks Canada for the designation in April 2009.
2. Camp X Cottage LACAC Heritage Whitby continued to petition the Town of Whitby for the designation of the Camp X Cottage. On June 16, 2014, LACAC Chair M. Clayton made a presentation to the Town’s Planning and Development Committee requesting the designation of the Camp X Cottage. The Committee is still hopeful that the Cottage will proceed to designation in the near future. 3. Henry Fliess House - 520 Henry Street The owners made a request to LACAC for designation of their home. A designation by-law was passed by Council in 2014.
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4. Thomas Gallagher House - 319 Dunlop Street West The owner made a request to LACAC for designation of their home. A designation by-law was approved by Council in 2014.
5. James Madill House and James Keith Gordon House - 312 Colborne Street West In 2014, Council directed staff to publish a Notice of Intent to Designate this property under Section IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. A designation by-law will be brought back to Council for their consideration in early 2015. These two buildings, the James Madill House and James Keith Gordon House, are very good examples of adaptive reuse of heritage buildings.
6. Land Registry Office - 400 Centre Street South At the March 31, 2014 Planning and Development Committee meeting, LACAC Chair M. Clayton made a presentation for the designation of the former Land Registry Office. Also in 2014, Council directed staff to publish a Notice of Intent to Designate this property under Section IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. A designation by-law will be brought back to Council for their consideration in early 2015.
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7. The Lynde House - 910 Brock Street South The Lynde House was relocated to its present site on Brock Street as part of the process involving the sale of part of the lands known as the Cullen Lands. Once relocated, Council directed staff to publish a Notice of Intent to Designate this property under Section IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. A designation by-law will be brought back to Council for their consideration in early 2015.
8. Downtown Whitby Conservation District LACAC supported the formation of the proposed Werden’s Plan HCD in downtown Whitby. Representation on Other Town Committees LACAC Heritage Whitby had member representation on the following committees:
• Downtown Whitby Heritage Conservation District Study Committee (R. McDonnell, Alternate M. Clayton)
• Downtown Whitby Development Steering Committee (R. McDonnell, Alternate M. Clayton)
• Downtown Brooklin Development Steering Committee (R. McDonnell, Alternate M. Clayton) Workshops
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Members of LACAC attend heritage workshops and conferences to gain a better understanding and awareness of issues regarding heritage conservation and preservation. In 2014, LACAC members participated in the following: The Hamilton Burlington Society of Architects: Heritage and the Authentic City Conservation and Craftsmanship in Sustainable City Building
• Traditional Craft and Sustainable Design – March 30th (R. McDonnell)
• Historic Building Assessment and Reuse – April 4th (M. Clayton) Honourary Membership for Brian Winter At the March 31, 2014 Council meeting, Council of the Town of Whitby passed the following resolution: 1. That the recommendation contained in the correspondence from LACAC Heritage Whitby be endorsed; and 2. That staff make the necessary changes to the LACAC Heritage Whitby Terms of Reference with regard to its member composition and create a position that would provide an honorary lifetime membership for Brian Winter. Ontario Volunteer Service Awards On March 26th, 2014, six (6) members of LACAC Heritage Whitby received the Ontario Volunteer Service Award for their work as members of LACAC.
• 30 years: Brian Winter
• 25 years: Rick McDonnell
• 15 years: Margaret Clayton
• 5 years: John Ecker, Rita Edgell, Steve Gusterson Heritage Property Standards By-Law A sub-committee of LACAC was formed to review and provide comments in regards to the proposed changes to the Property Standards By-Law. Members of the sub-committee (J. Ecker, R. Edgell, S. Gusterson, M. Clayton, R. McDonnell) met on April 8th, 2014, and comments were presented to LACAC, and forwarded to the Town. LACAC is pleased that the Property Standards By-Law adopted in June 2014 includes a section specific to heritage properties. Heritage Planning Intern The Town was very fortunate to have Daren Zuk as the 2014 Summer Student. Daren worked with Planning Staff and Committee in preparing the Spring and Fall issues of the LACAC Link Newsletter and the displays for the 2014 events.
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Daren also worked on a number of initiatives to promote the benefits of conservation including:
• Compiling a list of Heritage Contractors;
• Creating information sheets on Practical Conservation Guidelines;
• Presentation to LACAC on Guiding Principles of Legibility;
• Updating and revamping of Heritage Walking Tours. All Saints’ Anglican Church Plaque On November 30th, 2014 members of LACAC attended services at All Saints’ Anglican Church. Following the service the plaque presented by LACAC in recognition of the congregation’s restoration of this significant Whitby heritage building was unveiled. The plaque reads as follows: This Gothic Revival church, designed by Gundry and Langley Architects, has stood as a Christian beacon in the Town of Whitby since 1865. The church was devastated by fire in 1927 and 2009. Each time it has been lovingly restored by its congregation. LACAC Heritage Whitby gratefully acknowledges and congratulates the parishioners of All Saints’ Anglican Church, Whitby for your heritage conservation efforts to preserve and protect one of Whitby’s finest buildings.
Picard Site Model The Picard Site is an early 1400 AD settlement of the Huron-Wendat First Nations consisting of at least ten longhouses with an estimated population of 150 to 200. Covering more than a hectare of land, it is the only large scale archaeological site to be excavated in Whitby. A model was created by an individual for exhibit at the Brooklin Community Centre and Library as part of the 2014 Doors Open Event. This model was created to depict an aboriginal settlement that was in existence in North Whitby based upon the archaeological evidence resulting from an assessment of the site which occurred before the construction of the 407. At the September 9th, 2014 meeting, LACAC Heritage Whitby put forward the following motion:
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“That the Picard Site Model provides a very important visual record of Whitby’s history and should be purchased by the Town with the ideal location at the Lynde House Museum (accessory building).” The Planning and Development Department has secured ownership of the model. Other Initiatives
• At the February 11, 2014 meeting of LACAC, Senior Planner Meaghan Craven gave a presentation to the Committee on the Town’s Sustainability Initiatives.
• Members of the Committee continue to work on the Heritage Plaque Inventory Book.
• A photo album depicting the relocation of Lynde House from Cullen Park to Brock and Burns Street is being compiled and will be presented to the Lynde House Museum when it opens.
• Communities in Bloom requested LACAC provide any known information as part of a Heritage Tree Inventory.
• Strategy is being developed for continuing LACAC’s Oral Histories.
3. 2015 Priorities for LACAC: Requests for Delisting from the Heritage Inventory/Registry LACAC continues to be concerned about the number of identified heritage properties that have received inquiries about the potential for demolition and/or delisting from the Heritage Register, by parties interested in purchasing these properties when listed for sale. In 2014, a number of inquiries continued to be made regarding identified heritage properties listed for sale (for example: 1612 Dufferin Street, Caleb Powell House; 208-210 Henry Street, Viscount Hamar Greenwood’s birthplace and childhood home). Port Whitby Heritage Resources Study LACAC Heritage Whitby continues to be concerned with development pressures in Port Whitby and the potential impact on the heritage properties in this area. LACAC has identified approximately 20 properties within the Port Whitby area of heritage significance. Most of these properties are in the two block area of Brock Street South, Front Street East, Dufferin Street and Victoria Street East. A map from the Port Whitby Walking Tour is appended to this report showing many of these historic properties. LACAC Heritage Whitby asks that the Town consider initiating a Heritage Resources Study and Strategy for the Port Whitby area to identify, document, and develop strategies to ensure that future intensification that is envisioned for the area is done in while respecting the port area’s heritage resources.
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4. Conclusion: LACAC members are a dedicated group and continue to work to with the Town of Whitby to promote and preserve Whitby’s rich heritage.
Margaret Clayton, Chair LACAC Heritage Whitby February 2014
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Appendix #1 – Identified Heritage Properties in Port Whitby
Site # Description 1 301 Front W.- James Rowe House (Designated)
2 124 Front E. – Jonathan Gates House c. 1853
3 134 Front E. – Cement Block House c. 1910-1919
4 1801 Dufferin – Stevens House c.1850s
5 1751 Dufferin – Richard Goldring House c. 1893
6 1733 Dufferin – John Watson House c. 1857 (Designated)
7 1701 Dufferin – Ashby-Kemp House c. 1880
8 1617 Dufferin – Charles Hewison House c. 1920s
9 1612 Dufferin – Caleb Powell House c. 1848
10 1608 Dufferin – Martin Gouldburn House c. 1917
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Site # Description 11 1604 Dufferin - Former St. John’s Church Rectory c. 1917
12 1600 Dufferin – William S. Gray House c. 1917
13 1516 Dufferin - Former Port Whitby School House c. 1851
14 150 Victoria E. – St. John’s Anglican Church c. 1846
15 1501 Brock S. – Port Whitby Firehall on site of Brock Street School (c.1915-1916)
16 1514 Brock S. – James Cameron House c. 1855
17 1518-1520 Brock S. – Louis Northam House c. 1850s
18 1601 Brock S. – Joseph Pierson House c. 1850s
19 1615 Brock S. – Abner Nash House c. 1840 (oldest brick house in Whitby, former Post Office)
20 1621 Brock S. – Hugh Bredin House c. 1858
21 SE Brock & Watson – Port Whitby/Watson Park
22 116 Watson E. – Sheldon Watson House c. 1916
23 1508 Dufferin – listed inventory, but not shown on map c. 1945
24 1716 Dufferin – listed inventory, but not shown on map c. 1957
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Town of Whitby Report
Report to: Planning and Development Committee Date of meeting: March 16, 2015 Department: Planning and Development Department
Report Number: PL 29-15 File Number(s): Not Applicable
Report Title: Ontario’s Climate Change Discussion Paper 1. Recommendation: 1. That Council receive Planning and Development Report Item PL 29-15 for information. 2. That the Clerk, on behalf of the Town of Whitby forward to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change a copy of Report PL 29-15 and Whitby comments as set out under Section 5 to Report PL 29-15. 3. That Planning and Development Report Item PL 29-15 be forwarded to Region of Durham, CLOCA and the Senior Management Team. 2. Executive Summary: On February 12, 2015, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change released a discussion paper on climate change for public review. This was done in preparation for the development of a comprehensive strategy on climate change for the Province of Ontario. The Paper has been posted on the Environmental Registry and comments will be received until March 29, 2015. The discussion paper outlines Ontario’s vision for the transformation to a low carbon economy and proposes a number of short and long term strategies for achieving those goals. Key themes of the discussion paper include: • Key-sector specific actions in transportation, industry, buildings, electricity, agriculture and waste; • Supporting science, research, and technology; • Working with partners to promote climate resilience and risk management; and,
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• Putting a price on carbon to encourage clean technology research, development and investment. This report provides a brief overview of the Province’s vision, goals and strategies for achieving the targets that have been established. The full discussion paper forms Attachment #1 to this report.
3. Origin: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has released Ontario’s Climate Change Discussion Paper to the public for a 45-day comment period.
4. Background: Extreme weather events around the world, such as tornadoes and storms causing flooding, are occurring on a more frequent basis and are becoming a new normal in terms of climate change. Ontario has experienced the effects of these storms in recent years causing millions of dollars in property and infrastructure damage. The Province of Ontario is preparing to develop a long-term climate change strategy and a 5-year action plan for release to move the province to a low carbon economy, in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In order to determine the most appropriate strategy to address climate change and its effects, the Province of Ontario has released a Climate Change Discussion Paper for input from the public. This Discussion Paper is available on the Environmental Registry until March 29, 2015 for comment. This report, Item PL 29-15 provides a brief summary of the Discussion Paper, along with some high level initial comments. The full Discussion Paper forms Attachment #1 to this report. The Province has set the following vision: • Establish Ontario as a leader in climate change mitigation and science; • Redesign and build a strong carbon neutral economy, communities, infrastructure and energy; • Leave a legacy of a healthy world for our children and future generations; and, • Protect ecosystems, including air, land and water. Feedback related to the Discussion Paper will be incorporated into a comprehensive strategy and five-year action plan to support the following goals: • Help Ontarians adapt to climate change; • Meet an emissions reduction target for 2020 of being 15 per cent below 1990 emission levels; and, • Achieve 80 per cent reductions by 2050, while working toward carbon neutrality by the end of the century.
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In order to achieve the long term and short term goals for the Province in the future, 10 guiding principles for achieving a low carbon economy have been identified and discussed in the Discussion Paper: 1. Action Oriented: science shows we must act now and that the longer we delay, the larger the problem will be. 2. Leadership: Ontario will establish innovative mitigation initiatives and become an active and leading player on the international stage. 3. Learning: We will learn from our partners and draw on best practices from other jurisdictions. 4. Scientific: We will support new technologies and innovations that contribute to global solutions for mitigation and adaptation and develop Ontario’s green sector. 5. Economically Integrated: We will integrate economic and environmental considerations into our decision-making process that consider the risks associated with a changing climate. 6. Market-Based and Productive: We will address Ontario’s need for a low- carbon economic transition and explore the use of market based instruments to make that possible. 7. Well-built: We will be “climate smart” about existing and new infrastructure and plan for connected low-carbon communities and buildings. 8. Adaptive: We will remain flexible and adapt to changes in our climate as we build and invest in the future. 9. Collaborative: We will work with all levels of government, local municipalities, public and private sector concerns, First Nations and Metis communities and individuals to achieve our vision. 10. Assessing Risk: We will set targets, conduct risk analysis, track our progress and communicate our progress to the public.
Long Term Goal: Transformation The long term goal identified by the Province is the transformation of the Province’s economy and communities to low carbon and as resilient to impacts of climate change as possible. Emissions reductions will be the key to this transformation by making different choices, new technology, how we move goods and how we manage land and resources. A number of key features have been identified that will contribute to this transformation.
Leadership and Collaboration: In order to achieve the long term transformation of the province, the government is calling for leadership and collaboration across different sectors of the province. Individual and community leadership is required
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to help in making low carbon choices, particularly with respect to buildings and transportation. Private sector leadership in the business community to be more sustainable and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and waste needs to continue and to expand. In terms of government leadership, the Province has also indicated it is on track to meet its 2014 greenhouse gas emissions target. In order to remain climate leaders, efforts must expand across Ontario, in each region, all sectors and helping all Ontarians realize they have a role to play in reducing emissions. Transforming Economic Growth: This section focusses on ways in which the risks of a high carbon economy can be reduced with a new, clean, low-carbon economy. The contemplation of assigning a monetary value to greenhouse gas emissions, through a type of carbon tax, is introduced in this section. In addition, a shift to a low-carbon economy also involves energy conservation and efficiency. It is indicated in this section that all sectors of the Ontario economy have opportunities in the low-carbon economy, requiring new technologies, advanced manufacturing, insurance and risk expertise, and legal and financial services to support new business models. Science and Technology: The development of science and technology will be fundamental to the climate change challenge. The Discussion Paper suggests that the government and private sector must invest in the research for the technological innovations required in the future, such as solar and wind power, energy storage, alternative fuels, and improving energy efficiency of appliances, vehicles and buildings. Managing Risks and Improving Resilience: The Discussion Paper examines the need to understand and manage the risks associated with climate change. Changes in the Ontario climate, such as more frequent and intense storms, weather variability in seasons creating uncertainty with crops, and changes to the freeze-thaw cycles require planning now to proactively manage those risks. This includes understanding the impacts and risks and completing risk assessment and planning. Planning decisions will need to be tailored to local vulnerabilities and context. Well-built Communities: The Discussion Paper briefly reviews how the design of our communities can help move us towards carbon neutrality. In terms of urban areas, it is suggested that growth be accommodated in a manner that stabilizes greenhouse gas emissions, supports substantial reductions and prepares for the worsening impacts of climate change. The Discussion Paper mentions that in existing developed areas, there are opportunities to retrofit and repurpose existing buildings; using green designs such as green roofs, permeable paving and incorporating green and blue (water) landscaping design features to address the urban heat island effect and manage the risk of flooding due to extreme weather events. There is also discussion in the Paper about rural areas, northern and remote areas and First Nations and Metis Communities.
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Short-term Need: Climate Critical Actions In order to meet the short term 2020 target, the Province has identified four critical-policy areas, including, putting a price on carbon; taking actions in key sectors; supporting science, research and technology; and promoting climate resilience and risk management in key areas with key partners. Price on Carbon: The Province of Ontario is considering putting a price on carbon in order to assign an economic value to the atmosphere and environment. Carbon pricing can be effective in reducing greenhouse gas emissions as it influences business and household decision making in the purchase of goods to search out items not made with fossil fuels. The discussion paper reviews the various approaches to carbon pricing, including cap and trade, baseline and credit, carbon tax and regulations and performance standards. The paper further states that, “It is clear that carbon pricing is a climate-critical policy that will be driving emission reductions across Ontario’s economy.” Actions in Key Sectors to Support Transformation to a Low Carbon Economy: This section of the discussion paper reviews the greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Ontario, including transportation, industry, buildings, electricity, waste, and agriculture. Province-wide, the transportation sector has the highest share of emissions followed by industry and buildings (which would include commercial, institutional and residential). It is suggested in the Discussion Paper that sector- specific actions and technological innovation will be required to achieving the Province’s greenhouse gas emissions targets. Science and Technology Pathways: This section discusses the importance of technological breakthroughs and scientific discoveries in order to reach the long term goal of a carbon neutral province. Examples include strong research institutions, venture capital investors and market signals such as a carbon price. This section also discusses that Ontario businesses need to invest in innovation and unlock the venture capital to stimulate the development and uptake of new technologies. Promote Climate Resilience and Risk Management with Key Partners: It is recognized that it is generally less expensive in the long term to proactively manage risks than to react with disaster relief and rebuilding efforts. This section indicates that Ontario is planning to invest more than $130 billion in public infrastructure in the next ten years. In terms of all funding and infrastructure processes, the Province will integrate climate change adaptation and resilience considerations in key infrastructure and asset planning decisions by applying an ‘adaptation lens’ to the decision making process. This will include integrating vulnerability, risk impacts and resilience to climatic changes into Ontario’s Long- Term Infrastructure Plan (LTIP). The Discussion Paper concludes with a section containing a number of discussion questions around traditional knowledge, actions in key sectors, communities and built form, price on carbon and science and technology. These questions are
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meant to provoke discussion and may aid in the development of the comprehensive climate strategy for the province.
5. Discussion/Options: The introduction of Ontario’s Climate Change Discussion Paper is a positive step in the development of a comprehensive provincial climate change strategy and five-year action plan. The Discussion Paper has been circulated to all Departments for comment. The following comments are provided: 1. In recent years, the Province of Ontario has released numerous plans and discussion papers for review and comment by the public. While the ability to provide comment and feedback is beneficial, the traditional 45 day comment period is not sufficient time for municipalities to seek and prepare Council-endorsed comments. 2. The discussion paper mentions that municipalities have a role to play in emissions reductions and have been leaders in adopting climate change actions and involving communities in developing mitigation and adaptation strategies. Many municipalities have already or are working on establishing their own targets for GHG emission reductions. These plans should be taken into consideration during the development of the Provincial level plan and strategy. The Province should be consulting directly with municipalities on actions taken to date to determine where the gaps may lie and where resources could best be directed. A great deal of leadership has been taken at the municipal level across the Province of Ontario. Supplying municipalities with the resources to continue that work is essential. Provincial funding programs to support local action plans should be provided and sustained. 3. The Discussion Paper recognizes that some organizations such as the Ontario Climate Consortium and the Insurance Bureau of Canada are promoting thinking on adaptation, preparedness and resilience. However, the Discussion Paper fails to mention the work and research on climate change that has been conducted by municipalities across the Province, for example, Durham Region. Looking to municipalities for the research already completed may save the duplication of efforts and will recognize the resources already going into climate change adaptation. This may also better help the Province understand where funding, changes in standards and infrastructure improvements and retrofits are necessary. 4. The Discussion Paper promotes science, research and technological innovations across all sectors and encourages businesses to invest in innovation. Research and innovation will require investment and support for colleges and universities to provide the programs and training for students either looking to enter the work force, or for those retraining for a new career.
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5. It is mentioned that climate change and resilience will be integrated into funding and infrastructure processes. Integrated planning decision making processes will need to be employed. Provincial guidance will assist in the development of a uniform approach across the Province. Implementation strategies for municipalities should be vetted with Ontario’s municipalities prior to presentation for public comments. 6. In the development of carbon pricing, the Province should be considering providing background documents on its impact on municipalities, businesses, taxpayers, etc. prior to its introduction to the market. 7. Performance indicators and standards should be provided for northern and rural municipalities, small towns, small cities, medium sized cities and large cities across the Province to ensure consistency in the delivery of services and for the land development process. 8. The Discussion Paper focusses primarily on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions across the Province. The comprehensive strategy should also be focused on adaptation strategies for climate change, including development standards, green infrastructure and low impact development standards that could be employed at the local level. This should also include strategies for recovery from extreme weather events. 9. The Province should encourage the research and development of innovative and flexible energy technology that can be implemented at a local level and to support and advance smart energy communities. This would include the use of micro grid technology at the industrial and commercial level and the use of fuel cell technology at the individual residential level. 10. Investment into research and development of low carbon technology will help ensure more Ontarians have the capacity to make those investments. Residential, commercial and institutional buildings together account for 17% of Ontario’s GHG emissions. Programs, incentives and research to bring affordable technology to market to help Ontarians retrofit and build more efficient buildings may help contribute to the reduction of emissions in the buildings sector. 11. The successful implementation of a comprehensive climate change strategy must acknowledge the roles that all Ontarians must play in reducing GHG emissions. This includes the cross-sector collaboration between the Province itself; public sector entities such as municipalities, colleges, universities and hospitals; private sector businesses including commercial and industrial sectors; the transportation sector and the residents of Ontario. Direct consultation with municipalities, utilities and conservation authorities, and other partners across the province is recommended and encouraged.
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12. Many partnerships have already been formed across the province to address climate change issues. The Province is encouraged to leverage those partnerships and continue communication with those groups (such as the Clean Air Partnership and QUEST).
6. Public Communications/Plan: Not applicable.
7. Considerations: 7.1. Public Ontario’s Climate Change Discussion Paper has been posted on the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change website, along with the Environmental Registry. The Province will be accepting comments until March 29, 2015. In addition, there are in-person consultations taking place across Ontario throughout February and March.
7.2. Financial There are no financial implications at this time. However, a carbon tax may have implications on Town operations and fuel costs. Staff will continue to keep Council apprised of new developments announced with respect to carbon tax in the Province of Ontario.
7.3. Impact on and input from other Departments/Sources Staff have circulated the Discussion Paper to the Department Heads. Staff level comments will be gathered and submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change prior to the March 29, 2015 deadline. The comments will be provided to Council.
7.4. Corporate and/or Department Strategic Priorities The Town of Whitby is currently working on a sustainability program that includes climate change and greenhouse gas emission matters. The Corporate Energy Management Plan (Phase 1), which was approved in June, 2014, includes 5-year corporate energy and greenhouse gas emission targets. Phase 2 of the Corporate Energy Management Plan will include 10-year energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission targets. As the Corporate Sustainability Plan is also currently in progress to ensure the Town is operating sustainably in its decision- making processes. Future work program items include an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan and a Community Energy/Action Plan, both of which will help to address climate change and GHG emissions at the community level. This will include examining the residential, institutional, commercial, industrial, transportation and waste sectors across the community. All of this will contribute to the Province’s overall goals and targets over the coming years.
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8. Summary and Conclusion: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change released a discussion paper on climate change for public review. This was done in preparation for the development of a comprehensive strategy on climate change for the Province of Ontario. The Paper has been posted on the Environmental Registry and comments will be received until March 29, 2015. This report has briefly summarized the Discussion Paper and provided initial high level comments. Staff level comments will be prepared and submitted to the Ministry prior to the commenting deadline. It is recommended that this report, Item PL 29-15 be received for information.
9. Attachments: Attachment #1: Ontario’s Climate Change Discussion Paper
For further information contact: Meaghan Craven, Sustainability Coordinator, x2317
Original Approved and Signed.
Robert B. Short, Commissioner of Planning, x4309
Original Approved and Signed.
Robert Petrie, Chief Administrative Officer, x2211
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Town of Whitby Report
Report to: Planning and Development Committee Date of meeting: March 16, 2015 Department: Planning and Development Department
Report Number: PL 28-15 File Number(s): Z-02-15
Report Title: Zoning By-law Amendment Application to permit the extension of a temporary use for a residential sales office 1. Recommendation: 1. That Council approve the zoning application (Z-02-15) submitted by ARG Group Inc. for the extension of a temporary use at 105 Rossland Road West as a temporary residential sales office, for an additional period of three (3) years; and, 2. That the amending by-law be brought forward for Council approval. 2. Executive Summary: A zoning by-law amendment application has been submitted to extend a temporary use for a residential sales office for a further period of three (3) years. The sales office will continue within the existing detached dwelling at 105 Rossland Road West, and shall continue to be associated with the adjacent plan of subdivision to the south (File No. SW-2005-07 – Queensgate Homes).
3. Origin: The Planning and Development Department is in receipt of a Zoning By-law Amendment Application to extend the temporary use for the above captioned property.
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4. Background: 4.1. Property History The original zoning application to permit the existing sales office was granted in June 2009, follow by an application to extend that was granted in May 2012. The extended By-law shall cease to be in effect as of June 29, 2015. The application seeks to extend the temporary use for up to an additional three (3) years to 2018. Under the Planning Act, this is the maximum extension for a temporary use by-law permitted. The dwelling was originally renovated after the subdivision plan to the south was draft approved.
4.2. Site Statistics
Site Review
Site Location Part of Lot 27, Concession 2, municipally known as 105 Rossland Road West
Present Use Temporary residential sales office
Town Official Plan Designation Residential
Regional Official Plan Designation Living Areas
Present Zone Category Development (Residential) Zone – Exception 1 (D[R]-1), per Zoning By-law 2585, as amended
Surrounding Uses to the North Institutional
Surrounding Uses to the East Residential
Surrounding Uses to the South Residential (Draft Plan of Subdivision for subject Sales Office)
Surrounding Uses to the West Vacant / Residential
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5. Discussion/Options: The proposal seeks to extend the existing temporary use of the existing detached structure as a temporary residential sales office for the adjacent Plan of Subdivision for a period of three (3) years. As per the original application, the applicant is proposing to use 80.4 m² (865.4 ft²) of the structure for sales office purposes, with the remaining area of 30.6 m² (329.4 ft²) to be used for storage. Access to the site will be from a temporary road connection from the current terminus of Byron Street North. The Rossland Road West access will be closed with jersey barriers (refer to Attachment #2) to prohibit vehicular access to the sales office. The Temporary sales office was approved as part of the original temporary use zoning by-law in 2009, which included the temporary use of Byron Street North. Temporary Use By-law The Developer intends to move forward with the registration of the subdivision plan which is draft approved for 20 semi-detached units and 42 street townhouses for a total of 62 units (refer to Attachment #3).
6. Public Communications/Plan: Not applicable.
7. Considerations: 7.1. Public Not applicable.
7.2. Financial Not applicable.
7.3. Impact on and input from other Departments/Sources Not applicable.
7.4. Corporate and/or Department Strategic Priorities Not applicable.
8. Summary and Conclusion: The Planning Department recommends that Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z-02-15, for the extension of the existing temporary uses at 105 Rossland Road West for a period of three (3) years and that the amending by-law be brought forward for Council approval subject to no vehicular access being had to Rossland Road West.
9. Attachments: Attachment #1 – Location Sketch Attachment #2 – Approved Scoped Sales Office Site Plan
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Attachment #3 – Approved Sales Office Site Plan
For further information contact: Nusrat Omer, x2416
Original Approved and Signed.
Robert B. Short, Commissioner of Planning, x4309
Original Approved and Signed.
Robert Petrie, Chief Administrative Officer, x2211
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Attachment #1 PL 28-15
Subject Land
Unopened Right-of-Way for extension of Byron St N
Town of Whitby Planning and Development Department Applicant File # Date 2172633 Ontario Inc. Z-02-15 March 2015
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Town of Whitby Report
Report to: Planning and Development Committee Date of meeting: March 16, 2015 Department: Planning and Development Department
Report Number: PL 22-15 File Number(s): Not Applicable
Report Title: Ministry of Transportation Surplus Lands 1. Recommendation: 1. That Planning and Development Report Item PL 22-15 be received for information; 2. That Council request that the Ministry of Transportation expeditiously identify, declare surplus, and release designated employment lands that are not required for the Highway 407 or the Highway 412 link, to the market place with the opening of these highways; 3. That the Ministry be advised that the lands identified in Section 5.3 of Planning Report PL 22-15, be protected for future road needs, and the valley lands north and south of Highway 407 near Memorial Park are of future municipal interest for green space purposes; and 4. That a copy of Council’s resolution and Planning and Development Report PL 22-15 be forwarded to the Ontario Minister of Transportation, the Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Region of Durham, City of Pickering, City of Oshawa, and Municipality of Clarington. 2. Executive Summary: The Ministry of Transportation has acquired and/or expropriated substantial lands for the Highway 407 East project. Much of the lands acquired and/or expropriated are beyond the corridor required for the highway, stormwater facilities and future transitway. In order to ensure that the Town achieves balanced population and employment growth to 2031, it is recommended that the Province initiate the
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identification, deeming surplus and disposal of those lands not required for the completion of Highway 407 and 412 (West Durham Link) within Whitby. It is also recommended that lands identified in Section 5.3 be protected for future road connections, and open space connections.
3. Origin: This report originates from the Planning and Development Department.
4. Background: In 2005, the Province began various environmental and design studies for the Highway 407 East project, as part of provincial and federal Environmental Assessments. In 2010, Ontario’s Minister of the Environment approved the Provincial Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Highway 407 East project to extend Highway 407 East Mainline from Brock Road in Pickering to Highway 35/115 in Clarington, including two (2) north-south links – the West Durham Link (Whitby) and East Durham Link (Clarington), that will connect Highway 407 East to Highway 401, as well as protection for a dedicated transit way and support facilities In 2011, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) announced the Minister’s final environmental assessment decision for the 407 East Transportation Corridor Project in Ontario. Highway 407 East extension will be built in two sections, as two separate projects. The first section (intended to be constructed by late 2015) includes:
• extending Highway 407 East mainline by 20 kilometres, as six lanes, from Brock Road in Pickering to Harmony Road in Oshawa;
• connecting Highway 407 East mainline to Highway 401, with the West Durham Link – a 10-kilometre, four-lane divided highway to be built east of Lake Ridge Road in Whitby; and
• realigning a five-kilometre portion of Highway 401, to accommodate the West Durham Link in Whitby. The second section includes the Highway 407 mainline from Harmony Road in Oshawa to Highway 35/115 in Clarington and the north-south East Durham Link to Highway 401 in Clarington (to be constructed by late 2020, with an interim opening from Harmony Road to Taunton Road at the East Durham Link by late 2017). (Refer to Attachment #1) In 2011, a Request for Proposal was issued for design and implementation of Phase 1 for the first section. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Ontario selected the 407 East Development Group (407EDG) to design, build, finance and maintain Highway 407 East Phase 1.
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In 2013, construction commenced for the first phase of implementation, with a targeted completion by end of 2015. Throughout the process, the Ministry of Transportation has obtained lands through acquisition (offer/negotiation/agreement/sale) and/or expropriation (transfer of lands to Province for required work, with compensation), for the Highway 407 extension (corridor), as well as additional lands beyond the required corridor (surplus lands). Attachment #1 illustrates planned employment lands for the corridor for the Highway 407 East project, as well as lands owned by the Ministry of Transportation (in Whitby), outside of the required corridor, both of which were obtained through acquisition / expropriation.
5. Discussion/Options: 5.1. Lands Required for Highway 407 Corridor As noted above, the Ministry of Transportation has acquired and/or expropriated considerable lands within Whitby's planned 2031 urban area, which were secured as part of the EA process for the 407. However, only some of those lands are required for the corridor itself. The land required for the corridor was based on the technically preferred route and corresponding preliminary design that was developed through the EA process. The lands within the corridor are intended to accommodate the full build-out of all lanes for the Highway 407 mainline and the 401-407 links, including associated stormwater management facilities, as well as protect lands within the corridor for a future transitway and related stations. In the interim, the station lands may be used as ‘kiss and ride’ lots.
5.2. Lands ‘Surplus’ to Corridor/ Lands for Early Release In addition to the lands required for the corridor, there are also sizeable acreages that the Ministry of Transportation acquired/expropriated outside of the required corridor in Whitby and in the neighbouring municipalities of Pickering, Oshawa, and Clarington. In Whitby, much of these lands are / will be within a “Prestige Industrial” designation within the West Whitby Secondary Plan area, and within the (existing and expanded) Brooklin Secondary Plan area. These lands are intended and planned to provide employment opportunities, in addition to those within the Residential and/or Central Areas. It is desirable to see these industrial employment lands released to enable their early development.
5.3. Lands for Public Protection The Town also requests that the provincially-owned lands, surplus to the corridor, immediately north of the interchange of the West Durham Link and Highway 407 (1225 Columbus Road West), should be protected to allow for
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the extension of the West Durham Link Highway 412, north of the 407 interchange. Similarly, the provincially-owned lands, surplus to the corridor, at Cochrane Street and Highway 407 should also be protected so as not to preclude a future interchange. These comments are consistent with the Town’s position when providing previous comments on the 407 Environmental Assessment. (Refer to red circled areas at 407/412 interchange, as well as Cochrane Street/407, as shown on Attachment #1.) It is also recommended that the Town express its interest in the provincially- owned valley lands south of Brooklin Memorial Park, (south of 57 Winchester Road East) to enable connections and access to the larger linked open space system, for future pedestrian movements between Brooklin and South Whitby urban areas. (Refer to red circled area near Memorial Park, as shown on Attachment #1.)
5.4. Municipal Services The Region of Durham has completed, and the Ministry of Environment has approved, an Environmental Assessment for municipal (water and sanitary) services for the lands within the expanded urban area of West Whitby. Similarly, an Environmental Assessment will also be undertaken in the future for the expanded urban area in Brooklin. The lands along the Highway 407 mainline in Brooklin, and the West Durham Link (Highway 412) in West Whitby, are in direct line with existing and/or planned short term municipal service infrastructure investments. The extension of municipal services in West Whitby will follow realigned Coronation (Desmond G. Newman Boulevard), and will simultaneously provide full municipal services to the residential and commercial lands on the east side, and employment lands on the west side in order to accommodate planned growth to 2031. Similarly, for the existing and expanded Brooklin urban areas, the extension of municipal services for residential areas will also provide servicing for the employment areas to accommodate planned and forecasted growth in Brooklin to 2031.
5.5. Planning Department Comments The Highway 407 East project represents a significant opportunity to achieve provincial transportation objectives for moving people and goods. As such, the Ministry of Transportation has actively been acquiring and/or expropriating lands for the Highway 407 East project for many years. It is equally important to achieve land use planning and growth management objectives. Now that construction of the Highway is underway and expected to be substantially completed by 2015, the Province should now be expeditiously identifying, deeming surplus and disposing of surplus lands outside of the required corridor, so that they can be released back into the marketplace. Doing so will also help achieve Provincial land use planning and growth management objectives for balanced population and employment growth, and healthy, sustainable and complete communities across the Region of Durham. Such action would also implement a key objective of the Town’s
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Secondary Plan for the West Whitby urban expansion area: “To ensure that a sufficient supply of serviced employment generating lands is available for development at all times”. Although construction of the project has begun, with anticipated completion by 2015, the Province has not yet begun the process of identifying those lands that would be deemed surplus (i.e. beyond the corridor), and then disposing of them. The majority of those lands that might be considered surplus, are within the Region’s and Town’s designated 2031 urban area boundary, as amended to implement the Provincial Growth Plan. Although theoretically available through designation as employment lands in Official Plans, unless they are deemed surplus and brought to the marketplace, they will remain undeveloped for an unspecified period of time, making it challenging to meet the allocated employment forecasts. The majority of these surplus lands are: within the designated 2031 urban area boundary; currently service ready (existing Brooklin Secondary Plan area); will be immediately serviced through extension of services for residential growth (within West Whitby Secondary Plan area); or, will be serviced concurrently with extension of services for future residential growth (expanded Brooklin Secondary Plan area). Staff are concerned that the release of lands into the market place, without a call for action, will be delayed and/or in a worst case scenario stranded. Serviced / serviceable lands are needed to be available for development to ensure that employment growth is concurrent with population growth. As outlined below, this approach regarding disposal of surplus lands would also be consistent with, and implement Provincial and Regional land use planning and growth management objectives. The Province, by Council resolution, should therefore request the Ministry of Transportation, to initiate a process to identify its surplus lands in 2015 and the release of those surplus lands to the marketplace in 2016.
Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe The Province’s immediate release of the surplus lands along the Highway 407 East and West Durham Link corridors would assist in achieving key land use planning and growth management objectives and policies outlined in the Province’s Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. These include, amongst others:
• Building compact, vibrant and complete communities.
• Ensuring the availability of sufficient land for employment to accommodate forecasted growth to support the Greater Golden Horseshoe’s economic competitiveness, (2.2.2.f));
• maintaining an adequate supply of [employment] lands providing locations for a variety of appropriate employment uses to accommodate the growth forecasts in Schedule 3 (2.2.6.1)
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• providing opportunities for a diversified economic base, including maintaining a range and choice of suitable sites for employment uses which support a wide range of economic activities and ancillary uses, and take into account the needs of existing and future businesses (2.2.6.2 b)
• planning for, protecting and preserving employment areas for current and future uses (2.2.6.2 c)
• providing a diverse mix of land uses, including residential and employment uses, to support vibrant neighbourhoods (2.2.2.7 c) )
Provincial Policy Statement 2014 Similarly, the Provincial Policy Statement 2014 includes, amongst others, key growth management and employment objectives and policies:
• Sufficient land shall be made available to accommodate an appropriate range and mix of land uses to meet projected needs for a time horizon of up to 20 years. (1.1.2)
• Allocations and projections for population, housing and employment shall be based on and reflect provincial plans where these exist (1.2.4 a)
• Municipalities shall promote economic development and competitiveness by: a) providing for an appropriate mix and range of employment and institutional uses to meet long-term needs; b) providing opportunities for a diversified economic base, including maintaining a range and choice of suitable sites for employment uses which support a wide range of economic activities and ancillary uses, and take into account the needs of existing and future businesses; c) encouraging compact, mixed-use development that incorporates compatible employment uses to support liveable and resilient communities; (1.3.1)
• Planning authorities shall plan for, protect and preserve employment areas for current and future uses and ensure that the necessary infrastructure is provided to support current and projected needs. (1.3.2.1)
• Planning authorities shall protect employment areas in proximity to major goods movement facilities and corridors for employment uses that require those locations. (1.3.2.3)
• Long-term economic prosperity should be supported by promoting opportunities for economic development and community investment- readiness (1.7.1 a) )
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Region of Durham Official Plan Each municipality is required to plan to accommodate balanced population and employment growth, as outlined in Schedule 3 of the Province’s Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. As such, the Region of Durham, through its Growing Durham exercise and Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) 128, has allocated population and employment forecasts to 2031 for the Town of Whitby. The Region’s Official Plan, as it relates to employment opportunities, is based on certain key growth management principles and policies, including:
• increasing employment opportunities to create healthy and complete, sustainable communities that balance growth in population with growth in employment
• ensuring that at least a 5-year supply of serviced lands in Employment Areas be maintained at all times to achieve employment forecasts (required by the Growth Plan)
• recognizing the long-term economic importance of designated Employment Areas and associated highway infrastructure for employment uses
6. Public Communications/Plan: Not Applicable
7. Considerations: 7.1. Public Not Applicable
7.2. Financial Not Applicable
7.3. Impact on and input from other Departments/Sources The Community and Marketing Services Department Supports the recommendations contained in Planning Report PL 22-15 (Economic Development Division; Parks Development Section).
7.4. Corporate and/or Department Strategic Priorities Staff have become aware that the Ministry of Transportation intends to commence a review to identify lands that are surplus to the Highway 407/412 in late 2015. The time to undertake this review and to secure the necessary approvals to release the surplus lands to the marketplace is not clear.
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Council, by this report, would be encouraging a progressive timetable for such study and release of the surplus lands. Ensuring employment lands are readily available aligns with the following Council goals:
• To remain the community of choice for services and job creators.
• To ensure Whitby is clearly seen by all stakeholders to be business- and investment-friendly and supportive.
8. Summary and Conclusion: Staff recommend that Council request that the Ministry of Transportation expeditiously identify, declare surplus, and release designated employment lands that are not required for the Highway 407 or the Highway 412 link, to the market place with the opening of these highways.
9. Attachments: Attachment #1: Highway 407 Corridor and Lands owned by Ministry of Transportation
For further information contact: Ed Belsey, MCIP, RPP, Manager, Long Range Policy Planning, x2280
Original Approved and Signed.
Robert B. Short, Commissioner of Planning, x4309
Original Approved and Signed.
Robert Petrie, Chief Administrative Officer, x2211
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LAKE ONTARIO New and Unfinished Business - Planning and Development Committee Item Meeting Department Source Description Resolution Due Date Number Date Responsible MD - Planning Planning Report, Item PL 31- 3. That Council direct staff to conduct 14 May Planning 04 Jan 2016 0414 Committee 12 - Re: Zoning Amendment a zoning study to determine the 2012 Application - 1725432 Ontario appropriate future uses for lands at Ltd. - Z-08-11 - 4070 Garrard the northwest corner of Taunton and Road Garrard Roads and that the Commissioner of Planning report back to Council with the study process and timeline. MD - Planning Planning Report, Item PL 56- That Planning Report, Item PL 56-12, 24 Sep Planning 04 Jan 2016 0529 Committee 12 Re: Proposed Designation Re: Proposed Designation of the 2012 of the Camp X Building - 4680 Camp X Building - 4680 Thickson Thickson Road North Road North, be referred back to staff for a report on timelines and on how the Town of Whitby will move forward with a business plan. MD - Planning Tree By-law Councillor Coe advised he would like 05 Nov Planning 04 Jan 2016 0531 Committee to see a tree by-law effected in the 2012 Town of Whitby. R. Short, Commissioner of Planning, advised the Planning Department will review the process. MD - Planning Site Plan Approval Process Mayor Perkins requested a review of 28 Jan CAO 04 Jan 2016 0587 Committee the site plan approval process. R. 2013 Petrie, Chief Administrative Officer, undertook to conduct this review and respond back to the Planning and Development Committee. MD - Planning Planning Report, PL 44-13 Re: That the Accessibility Coordinator 08 Apr Planning 04 Jan 2016 0766 Committee Design of Public Spaces, report back to Council with the 2013 Ontario Regulation 413/12 recommended amendments. MD - Planning Planning Report, PL 91-13 Re: That the Draft Community 23 Sep Planning 04 Jan 2016 Page 78 of104
1161 Committee The Plan for Port Whitby Improvement Plan and Urban Design 2013 Agenda Item#6.1 Phase 2: Draft Preferred Land Guidelines be brought forward for Use Plan (OPA-2012-W/01 Council's consideration at a later and OPA-2012-W/02) Port date. Whitby
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NUB - Planning and Development Committee Item Meeting Department Source Description Resolution Due Date Number Date Responsible MD - Planning Planning and Development 4. (h) That staff report back in 2015 to 16 Jun Planning 04 Jan 2016 1757 Committee Department Report, PL 40-14 identify any need for additional 2014 Re: Corporate Energy required staff and impact on future Management Plan as per O. operating budgets; Reg. 397/11 of the Green 4. (j) That staff review and assess the Energy Act current Capital Projects and include the recommendation of the CEMP and report back to Council with recommendations for future Capital budget requirements. 5. That staff be directed to report back to the Council upon completion of the Partners for Climate Protection Program portion of the consolidated Corporate Energy Management Plan (Phase 2).
MD - Planning Planning and Development 2. That Council direct Staff to report 16 Jun Planning 25 Jan 2016 1758 Committee Department Report, PL 56-14 back on the establishment of an 2014 re: Whitby Fire Hall Site - Evaluation Team, composed of Considerations for the Future Senior Management Staff, and the development of protocols, policy and criteria to review and evaluate unsolicited proposals with respect to selling or procurement opportunities for municipal properties; and, 3. That staff be directed to evaluate the business plan from the Brock Street Brewing Company and report back to the September 2, 2014 Planning Committee with a
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NUB - Planning and Development Committee Item Meeting Department Source Description Resolution Due Date Number Date Responsible MD - Planning Planning and Development That Staff report back in the first 02 Sep Planning 25 Jan 2016 1811 Committee Department and Public Works quarter of 2015 with proposed 2014 Department Joint Report, PL streetscape improvement standards 60-14 Re: Allocation of for inclusion in 2015 Downtown Downtown Improvement Capital Improvements Projects. Reserve Fund in 2015 Budget MD - Planning Planning and Development That the Staff report back to Council 02 Sep Planning 25 Jan 2016 1812 Committee Department Report, PL 63-14 with the estimated time frame for a 2014 Re: Applications to Amend temporary pedestrian linkage and Town of Whitby Zoning By-law street lighting to be provided along No. 1784 to permit a Proposed Thickson Road North between Plan of Subdivision, Cougs Taunton Road and the subject lands. (Thickson) Ltd. (1868732 Ontairo Ltd.) (SW-2013-08, Z- 20-13) MD - Planning Planning and Development That Council direct Staff to explore a 02 Sep Planning 25 Jan 2016 1813 Committee Department Report, PL 65-14 heritage conservation easement and 2014 Re: Designation of the Land Provincial Heritage Plaque for the Registry Office (ca. 1872 - 73), property, through the Ontario located at 400 Centre Street Heritage Trust, and report back to the South, as being of Historic and Planning and Development Architectural Value and Committee and Council with its Interest under Part IV of the findings. Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. C. O.18 MD - Planning Planning and Development 2. That staff be directed to consider 26 Jan Planning 25 Jan 2016 1968 Committee Department Report, PL 8-15 the following matters in the Brooklin 2015 Re: Brooklin Study – Study as the study proceeds: Background Report back to the Planning and Reports, Addendum Report Development Committee regarding (OPA 2013 W/02) consultation with Metrolinx on the Page 80 of104 Havelock rail line; Agenda Item#6.1
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NUB - Planning and Development Committee Item Meeting Department Source Description Resolution Due Date Number Date Responsible MD - Planning Planning and Development 4. That Council approve the 26 Jan Planning 25 Jan 2016 1970 Committee Department Report, PL 7- application to amend Zoning By-law 2015 15 [7:40 p.m.] Re: G & L No. 1784, (Z-11-11), subject to the Group Ltd., Devil’s Den Golf comments, and conditions contained Course, 745 Winchester Road in Section 8, of Planning Report Item West and 5515 Coronation PL 7-15 and the approval of Road (OPA-2011-W/01, Z-11- Amendment No. 99 to the Whitby 11, Durham OPA-2011-009) Official Plan;and subject to the review and reporting back of the following items prior to the by-law being brought forward to Council: the well interference procedures; that golf balls from the existing driving range and the proposed golf course be contained within the sites; and, that CLOCA be requested to review the timing of the water monitoring programs to ensure that the monitoring is being completed during a time that would identify the greatest pesticide impact.
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Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes February 3, 2015 -7:00 pm Committee Room One Whitby Municipal Building
Present: Sharon Johnston Richard Turner Amanda Murray Jeffrey Beaton Naji Hassan Councillor Leahy
Also Present: Michele Cotton, Staff Liaision L. MacDougall, Agenda Clerk
Regrets: Allyson Partridge-Rios Kalpna Sheth Denise Laframboise James Lawrie
1. Appointment of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
1.1 The consensus of the Committee was to refer the appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair to the next regular Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting to be held on March 3, 2015.
2. Disclosures of Interest
2.1 There were no disclosures of interest.
3. Approval of Previous Minutes
3.1 Minutes - November 11, 2014 The consensus of the Committee was that the Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes of November 11, 2014 be accepted. Discussion ensued with respect to Item 4 regarding the Wounded Warriors Park of Reflection.
Sharon Johnston inquired with respect to the implementation/installation of a 'voice activated device' for individuals with vision impairment.
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Moved By Richard Turner
That staff prepare and send a letter to the Wounded Warriors Park of Reflection requesting that a 'voice activated device' be implemented/installed for individuals with vision impairment.
Carried
4. Presentations/Deputations
4.1 There were no presentations/deputations.
5. General Business and Reports
5.1 Terms of Reference Michele Cotton, Staff Liaison, provided an overview of the Terms of Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee including its mandate, responsibilities, committee membership and structure, term/staggered terms, number of meetings, conflict of interest, absences, administrative support, and establishing subcommittees. Discussion took place with respect to quorum and the possibility of reduction of same due to the reduction of the number of committee members. Michele Cotton advised that for the time being quorum will remain at five.
5.2 Committee Orientation Information The Orientation Manuals will be forthcoming from the Office of the Town Clerk and distributed to Committee Members.
5.3 Subcommittee Review and Selection The consensus of the Committee was to refer the subcommittee review and selection process to the next regular Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting to be held on March 3, 2015.
5.4 Making Accessibility Happen Michele Cotton distributed copies of "Making Accessibility Happen", which is a guide to serving on a municipal accessibility advisory committee. Committee Members were requested to review and become familiar with the guide. Michele Cotton advised that the 2013-2015 Accessibility Plan will be
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completed this year and that Staff will be working on the 2016-2018 Accessibility Plan to present to Council at the end of the year. The new plan will be circulated to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for review and comment prior to going to Council. Michele Cotton advised that the 2005 Accessibility Standards were adopted by Council and in 2006 a consultant undertook an audit of ten facilities with each facility/project being rated by priority. She further advised that currently there is only one high priority project outstanding being the automatic door at Iroquois Park. This project will be completed with the front entrance re-construction in Spring 2015 Richard Turner inquired with respect to when the updated Accessibility Standards would be complete. Michele Cotton advised that a review of the Accessibility Standards is underway and will be brought to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for review and comment prior to Council for adoption in the Spring. Richard Turner inquired with respect to the ramp (not accessible) at the municipal offices. Michele Cotton advised that at this time it is not a priority to change the ramp due to cost and design. She further advised that the public are directed to use the main entrance as their access point to the building and that the policy in place is for staff to meet customers at the main entrance to the building, when/if necessary. Sharon Johnston inquired regarding the Victoria Park soccer field and was advised that the changes for this area are part of the overall Waterfront Plan which has not yet been adopted by Council.
6. Correspondence
6.1 There was no correspondence.
7. Other Business
7.1 There was no other business at this time.
8. Next Meeting
8.1 Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Municipal Building, Committee Room 1 Michele Cotton advised the Committee that the Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings are scheduled for the first Tuesday of each month with the exception of the meeting on April 21, 2015 due to conflicts with standing committee meetings.
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Michele Cotton requested members to advise as soon as possible if they are not able to attend meetings in order that notice can be provided if quorum cannot be obtained.
9. Adjournment
9.1 Motion to Adjourn
Moved by Richard Turner
That the meeting be adjourned.
Carried
The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
Laura MacDougall, Agenda Clerk Michele Cotton, Staff Liaison
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Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee Minutes February 4, 2015 -7:00 pm Committee Room One Whitby Municipal Building
Present: Stephan Barg Lindsay Beyger Kiana Bonnick Paul Davidson Cylma Foxton Caitlin Rochon Danielle Wylie Jane Snyder Councillor Roy
Also Present: Maria McDonnell, Manager, Sustainability, Heritage, Downtown and Community Development Meaghan Craven, Staff Liaison L. MacDougall, Agenda Clerk
Regrets: Amanda Berry Nestor Chornobay Susan Dickison
1. Disclosures of Interest
1.1 There were no disclosures of interest.
2. Approval of Previous Minutes
2.1 Minutes - November 5, 2014
Moved By Lindsay Beyger
That the Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee Minutes of November 5, 2014 be approved.
Carried
3. Presentations/Deputations
3.1 There were no presentations/deputations.
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4. General Business and Reports
4.1 Review Terms of Reference Meaghan Craven provided an overview of the Terms of Reference for the Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee including responsibilities, composition and term, subcommittees, reporting, meetings, special meetings, public meetings, meeting procedures, quorum, no quorum, meeting agendas and minutes. Stephan Barg inquired as to the budget amount for the Whitby Sustainability Committee. Meaghan Craven advised that the budget was originally $2,500.00 and was increased by Council in 2014 to $3,500.00. Paul Davidson inquired with respect to subcommittees and if Terms of Reference were in place for same. He was advised that any subcommittees formed do not have their own Terms of Reference. Jane Snyder inquired with respect to presentations and procedures followed in this regard. Maria McDonnell advised that generally Regional staff or Town staff may wish to provide a presentation related to the Committees mandate to inform/educate the Committee of a project or issue. The Committee would then be able to provide comments and/or make recommendations on the subject matter.
4.2 Review Process for Electing Chair and Vice Chair Meaghan Craven advised that in accordance with the Terms of Reference the Committee is required to appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair to provide a leadership role, maintain the flow of meetings and to stay on topic of agendas during meetings. Meaghan Craven outlined the process of appointing a Chair and Vice-chair and suggested that this matter be postponed at this time. She requested the Committee to consider the positions and understand their roles. Meaghan Craven asked if the Committee had any objection to sharing their contact information with each other. The Committee did not object to sharing Committee Membership information with each other. Meaghan Craven further advised that she would send out the contact information so the members would be able to communicate with each other with respect to interest for the Chair and Vice-Chair positions prior to the appointments taking place. Paul Davidson inquired if the Chair sits on any subcommittees formed and if the subcommittees report to the Chair. Meaghan Craven advised that the Chair does not sit on the subcommittees and that the subcommittees report to the Committee.
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Maria McDonnell provided more detail with respect to the role/responsibilities of both the Chair and Vice-Chair. It was the consensus of the Committee to refer this to item to the next regular Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee meeting to be held on March 11, 2015.
4.3 Overview of Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee Meaghan Craven advised that the Terms of Reference were approved by Council in January 2012 and the first meeting of the Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee took place in September 2012. Meaghan Craven further advised that the first few months were used to educate the Committee of processes and policies of the town and learn and understand the role of the Committee being providing advice, support and guidance to Council, to support education and awareness in the community, assist the corporation and the community to identify, develop and implement plans, programs, policies, strategies and actions. Meaghan Craven advised that the main focus has been on the following: Education - provide information and advice to support understanding of sustainability, climate change and environmental management; Awareness – promote awareness and stewardship regarding climate change and the built and natural environment through engagement, outreach and advocacy; and, Advice - provide input and guidance for the preparation and prioritization of plans, programs, policies, strategies, actions, corporate operations and decision. Stephan Barg inquired as to why the Committee was established. Maria McDonnell advised that the Committee was established to assist in promoting sustainability, support environmental management, and respond to climate change by providing advice, support, and guidance to Council regarding sustainability, climate change, and environmental management issues and to assist the corporation and the community to identify, develop and implement plans, programs, policies, and strategies.
4.4 Review Work of Previous Committee Meaghan Craven provided an overview of the work of the previous Whitby Sustainability Committee which included the Planning and Development Department Report, PL 63-13 which contained the 2013/2014 Work Plan; Planning and Development Department Report,
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PL 14-14, which was the first Whitby Sustainability Annual Report; Downtown Spring Clean up Day, participation in the World Town Planning Day, Earth Hour, Canada Day, Harbour Day; purchases of promotional items including an event tent and pens as well as the development of a logo. Meaghan Craven advised that she would provide the links for both the work plan and annual report. She recommended that the Committee review both documents. Meaghan Craven advised that 2015 purchases may include such things as vests, seeds/seedlings, etc. Meaghan advised that she would bring some promotional items to the next meeting. Discussion ensued with respect to how the Committee advertised and was advised that the Town's Web Site (event calendar), e-mail, and newspaper is currently used as a means to advertise information related events that may be taking place as well as information about the Committee.
4.5 Policies/Procedures/Training Meaghan Craven advised the Committee that an Orientation Manual would be forthcoming from the Office of the Town Clerk and demonstrated the previous binder/manual indicating that many of the same items would likely be in the new orientation manual. Stephan Barg inquired regarding the budget for the Committee and was advised that the proposed budget is $3500.00 annually. Meaghan advised that the Committee does not have a Treasurer and that she monitors the expenditures of the Committee. Meaghan Craven advised that a demonstration of the Committee web page as well as how to subscribe to e-updates from Committees and Council would take place at the next regular meeting to be held on March 11, 2015.
5. Correspondence
5.1 There was no correspondence.
6. Other Business
6.1 Paul Davidson inquired about an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP). Meaghan Craven advised that the Town will be pursuing
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the development of an ICSP once the Corporate Energy Management Plan and Corporate Sustainability Plan have been completed. Meaghan Craven advised that Phase 1 of the Corporate Energy Management Plan was just completed in June 2014 and that Phase 2 should be ready for approval shortly. The Corporate Sustainability Plan will be completed in 2015.
7. Next Meeting
7.1 Wednesday, March 11, 2015 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Municipal Building, Committee Room 1
8. Adjournment
8.1 Motion to Adjourn
Moved By Kianna Bonnick
That the meeting adjourn.
Carried
The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
Laura MacDougall, Agenda Clerk Meaghan Craven, Staff Liaison
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Downtown Whitby Development Steering Committee Minutes February 19, 2015 -8:00 am Centennial Building, 416 Centre Street South
Present: Bob Baker Grace Cardona Yvonne Chornobay Kimberly Copetti Tracy Hanson Deanna Hollister Rick McDonnell John Stafford Paul Rolland Ian Ross James Wineck Lynn Winterstein Councillor Coe
Also Present: Maria McDonnell, Manager, Sustainability, Heritage, Downtown and Community Development Gerrit Van Heuvelen, Engineering Technician I, Public Works Department Stephen Ashton, Planner II, Sustainability and Community Development Laura MacDougall, Agenda Clerk
Regrets: Claude Lavoie
1. Appointment of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
1.1 The Committee was advised that the appointments for Chair and Vice- Chair for the Downtown Whitby Development Steering Committee would take place at this time. Stephen Ashton called for nominations for the position of Chair of the Downtown Whitby Development Steering Committee. Lynn Winterstein nominated Kim Copetti for the position of Chair of the Downtown Whitby Development Steering Committee. Kim Copetti accepted the nomination. There were no further nominations and the nominations were closed.
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Stephen Ashton called for nominations for the position of Vice-Chair of the Downtown Whitby Development Steering Committee. Paul Rolland nominated Lynn Winterstein for the position of Vice-Chair of the Downtown Whitby Development Steering Committee. Lynn Winterstein accepted the nomination. There were no further nominations and the nominations were closed.
Moved By Deanna Hollister
That Kim Copetti be appointed Chair of the Downtown Whitby Development Steering Committee for a term ending December 31, 2015.
Carried
Moved By John Stafford
That Lynn Winterstein be appointed Vice-Chair of the Downtown Whitby Development Steering Committee for a term ending December 31, 2015.
Carried
Kim Copetti assumed the Chair.
2. Disclosures of Interest
2.1 There were no disclosures of interest.
3. Approval of Previous Minutes
3.1 Minutes - November 28, 2014
Moved By Lynn Winterstein
That the Downtown Whitby Development Steering Committee Minutes of November 28, 2014 be approved.
Carried
4. Presentations/Deputations
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4.1 There were no presentations/deputations.
5. General Business and Reports
5.1 2015 Meeting Schedule There was no discussion with respect to the 2015 Meeting Schedule.
5.2 Planning and Development Department Report, PL 76-12 Re: 2011 Strategic Action Plan This item was provided to the Committee for information only and there was no discussion on the subject matter.
5.3 Planning and Development Department Report, PL 14-15 Re: Downtown Whitby Development Steering Committee (DWDSC) Annual Report Councillor Coe advised that Planning and Development Report, PL 14- 15 regarding the DWDSC Annual Report was approved at the Planning and Development Committee on February 17, 2015 and would be discussed by Council at its meeting to be held on March 9, 2015. Discussion ensued with respect to social media and a newsletter. Maria McDonnell advised that the Town of Whitby does not currently have a policy on social media. She further advised that many of the Committees use other forms of media such as Station Gallery or the library.
5.4 Downtown Revitalization – Financial Incentives Façade Grant Program Background Stephen Ashton provided the Committee with background information on the Financial Incentives Facade Grant Program. He circulated photographs of completed projects from 2014 and advised that the program has been quite successful to date. He further suggested that the Committee participate in the process of promoting the program through communication and public outreach. Discussion ensued with respect to the following items: promotion through media; updating the downtown newsletter, provision of brochures for circulation; how to publicize and how to measure success; setting up a working group to promote the program; statistical information regarding results of the program - i.e.,
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economic impact; obtaining data from other municipalities on their successes and statistics from an economic perspective; and, participation in the process of an application from start to finish. Discussion took place with respect to the Community Improvement Plan (C.I.P) and a Business Improvement Area (B.I.A) and how to define the boundaries for a B.I.A. Maria McDonnell advised that a B.I.A should define boundaries that are manageable within the C.I.P. Councillor Coe advised that the process to follow for a B.I.A. is well defined by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Discussion continued with respect to how the Chamber of Commerce has promoted and could continue to promote the Financial Incentive Facade Grant Program. A request was made to have staff provide a presentation to the Chamber of Commerce regarding the program. It was suggested that the Committee consider the formation of a subcommittee/working group to coordinate a process for further engagement with the downtown business community, to promote the successes of the Facade Grant Program, distribution of a facade grant newsletter and coordination of photos recognizing completed facade projects. Kim Copetti requested volunteers to form the subcommittee. Committee Members volunteered to form a subcommittee as follows: Paul Rolland (nominated by Deanna Hollister to lead the group) Kim Copetti Lynn Winterstein Tracy Hanson John Stafford
5.5 Notice of Public Meeting, Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 7:40 p.m. Re: Applications to amend the Whitby Official Plan, The Biglieri Group on behalf of 360 Incentives, 300 King Street (File OPA-2014-W/02) and Zoning By-law No. 2585 (File Z-10-14) Councillor Coe provided an update on the Public Meeting regarding the Applications to Amend the Whitby Official Plan and Zoning By-law (File OPA-2014-W/02 and File Z-10-14) with respect to 300 King Street. He advised that there were three main areas of discussion as follows: timing of historical designation; greenspace to the south of the proposed development area - commercial creep; and, transitional housing. Councillor Coe advised of next steps being that staff are to consult with external organizations and bring a recommendation report back to an
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upcoming Planning and Development Committee for its consideration. Discussion ensued with respect to LACAC Heritage Whitby's recommendation at its meeting held on February 10, 2015 to designate the property known as 300 King Street. The Committee was advised that the designation report should come forward to the Planning and Development Committee meeting taking place on March 16, 2015. Detailed discussion ensued with respect to this matter.
Moved By Lynn Winterstein
1. That the Downtown Whitby Development Steering Committee supports the Applications to Amend the Town of Whitby Official Plan and Zoning By-law (Files: OPA-2014-W/02 and Z-10-14) regarding 300 King Street; and, 2. That the Chair of the Downtown Whitby Development Steering Committee prepare and send a letter, to include the recommendation of support, to the Planning and Development Department, Town of Whitby.
Carried
5.6 Public Works Department and Planning and Development Department Report, PW 12-15 Re: Downtown Whitby Gateway Feature at Northeast Corner of Dundas Street West and Cochrane Street Maria McDonnell provided an update regarding Planning and Development Report, PW 12-15 with respect to the Gateway Feature and advised that at the Planning and Development Committee meeting held on January 26, 2015 the report was referred back to staff.
5.7 Planning and Development Department Report, PL 15-15 Re: Downtown Whitby Artist Banners – Pilot Project The Committee was provided with an update with respect to Planning and Development Department Report, PL 15-15 regarding the Banner Project. The Committee was advised that the program has been launched as a pilot project at this time.
6. Correspondence
6.1 There was no correspondence.
7. Council Update
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7.1 Councillor Coe advised that Council, at its meeting held on January 19, 2015, identified eight goals for the term of Council for 2014 - 2018 and that three of the goals are related to the Downtown Whitby Development Steering Committee as follows: 1. To ensure that Whitby is clearly seen by all stakeholders to be business and investment friendly and supportive. To strive to continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of service delivery. To build downtowns that are pedestrian-focused destinations. To leverage municipal tools and resources to generate local jobs and prosperity. To facilitate a major, multi-faceted, downtown supportive investment on the lands on and around the firehall site. To gain local ownership of Baldwin Street through downtown Brooklin; 2. To build downtown's that are pedestrian-focused destinations. To leverage municipal tools and resources to generate local jobs and prosperity. To facilitate a major, multi-faceted, downtown supportive investment on the lands on and around the firehall site. To gain local ownership of Baldwin Street through downtown Brooklin; and, 3. To enhance the safety of our local streets and neighbourhoods by reducing traffic speeds and impacts through design standards that support traffic calming and safe speeds across the community. To increase citizen involvement in building safe streets. To manage parking effectively on residential streets and in our downtowns. To reduce the traffic impacts of new development on existing neighbourhoods.
Councillor Coe advised that staff are to report back on March 23, 2015 at a Special Meeting of Council in Committee of the Whole.
7.2 Councillor Coe provided an update regarding the Region of Durham's 2015 Budget. He further advised that the proposed tax increase at the Regional level is 1%.
7.3 Councillor Coe provided an update regarding the Town's 2015 Budget with a proposed 2.9% tax increase and that the final budget will be adopted by Council at its meeting to be held on February 26, 2015. Councillor Coe advised that the Town Budget is available on the website for viewing.
7.4 Councillor Coe advised that Council at its special meeting held on February 12, 2015 adopted a recommendation to undertake a service delivery review to explore new revenue streams, to examine where improvements and efficiencies could be realized; and to secure savings.
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He further advised that this exercise is in no way intended to reduce jobs.
Councillor Coe advised that the Chief Administrative Officer will bring a report back with respect to the Terms of References by the second quarter of 2015 and that the Service Delivery Review would be completed in time for the 2016 budget delivery.
7.5 Councillor Coe advised of the Partnership Council on Diversity and that the Community Development Plan is available on the Region of Durham's website. He requested that the Committee review the Plan.
8. Other Business
8.1 Lynn Winterstein advised of a meeting with Mayor Mitchell, Councillor Coe, Kim Copetti and herself that recently took place to discuss the goals identified by Council that are significant to the Downtown Whitby Development Steering Committee. She further advised of the three areas of priority and action of the Committee as follows: Firehall Site - zoning - possible mixed use; Registry Building - finding a solid use for the building; and, Pedestrian friendliness in streets downtown and methods to dissuade truck traffic.
8.2 Rick McDonnell advised of a broadcast of Camp X on the History channel, and that CBC released an eight part series called 'X Company' that highlights the Town of Whitby. He further advised that the Doors Open event includes Camp X as one of its sites.
8.3 Tracy Hanson advised that the Chamber of Commerce is exploring better business strategies; looking at employment opportunities, and business growth. She further advised that the Chamber of Commerce recently had a round table with businesses in Town to see how the Chamber of Commerce may be of assistance in providing opportunities to local business.
9. Next Meeting
9.1 Thursday, March 19, 2015 - 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Whitby Centennial Building, 416 Centre Street
10. Adjournment
10.1 Motion to Adjourn.
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Moved By Deanna Hollister
That the meeting adjourn.
Carried
The meeting adjourned at 9:28 a.m.
Laura MacDougall, Agenda Clerk Kim Copetti, Chair
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Present: Daniel Acre Sameena Asghar Rick Batty Ryan Doble Marissa Graham Tracy Hanson Marilyn Hill Paul Jones Rick McDonnell Sandra Walters Marrin Don Wick Councillor Gleed
Also Present: Stephen Ashton, Planner II, Staff Liaison Michael May, Public Works Department Maria McDonnell, Manager, Sustainability, Heritage, Downtown and Community Development Laura MacDougall, Agenda Clerk
Regrets: None noted
1. Appointment of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
1.1 The Committee was advised that the appointment of Chair and Vice- Chair of the Brooklin Downtown Development Steering Committee would take place at this time. Maria McDonnell called for nominations for the position of Chair of the Brooklin Downtown Development Steering Committee. Ryan Doble nominated Dan Acre for the position of Chair of the Brooklin Downtown Development Steering Committee. Dan Acre accepted the nomination. There were no further nominations and the nominations were closed. Maria McDonnell called for nominations for the position of Vice-Chair of
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the Brooklin Downtown Development Steering Committee. Dan Acre nominated Ryan Doble for the position of Vice-Chair of the Brooklin Downtown Development Steering Committee. Ryan Doble accepted the nomination. There were no further nominations and the nominations were closed.
Moved By Marissa Graham
That Dan Acre be appointed to the position of Chair of the Brooklin Downtown Development Steering Committee.
Carried
Moved By Dan Acre
That Ryan Doble be appointed to the position of Vice-Chair of the Brooklin Downtown Development Steering Committee.
Carried
Dan Acre assumed the Chair.
2. Disclosures of Interest
2.1 There were no disclosures of interest.
3. Approval of Previous Minutes
3.1 Minutes - November 20, 2014
Moved By Rick McDonnell
That the Brooklin Downtown Development Steering Committee Minutes of November 20, 2014 be approved.
Carried
4. Presentations/Deputations
4.1 There were no presentations/deputations.
5. Council Update
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5.1 Councillor Gleed advised the Committee that he is the current Vice- Chair of the Operations Committee. Councillor Gleed advised that Council, at its meeting held on January 19, 2015, identified eight strong objectives for the term of Council for 2014-2018. He advised that some of the objectives relate to the Brooklin Downtown Development Steering Committee. Councillor Gleed advised that a report regarding traffic safety issues will be considered by Council at the end of March 2015. Councillor Gleed advised that the Community and Marketing Services Department Report, CMS 08-15 regarding the Draft Sports Facility Strategy was received and presented to the community and that a report is due back to Council in the second quarter of 2015. Councillor Gleed advised that he and Mayor Mitchell met the developer of the Baldwin Winchester site and advised that the developer expects to commence construction in the spring. Councillor Gleed advised that the Brooklin Day Nursery had a water pipe break and that there are thirty families struggling to find accommodation for day care for the next six to eight weeks.
6. General Business and Reports
6.1 2015 Brooklin Downtown Development Steering Committee Meeting Schedule Stephen Ashton advised the Brooklin Downtown Development Steering Committee that the meeting scheduled to take place in January 2015 was cancelled. Stephen Ashton outlined the process to subscribe on CivicWeb to receive notification of meeting agendas and minutes as they are published.
6.2 Planning and Development Department Report, PL 29-12 - For Information Re: 2011 Strategic Action Plan The Committee was advised that Planning and Development Report, PL 29-12 was provided to the Committee for background information only.
6.3 Planning and Development Department Report, PL 13-15 - For Information
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Re: Brooklin Downtown Development Steering Committee (BDDSC) Annual Report Dan Acre provided an update with respect to his presentation regarding PL 13-15 regarding the Brooklin Downtown Development Steering Committee (BDDSC) Annual Report at the Planning and Development Committee meeting of February 17, 2015. He advised that the items of concern are follows: the arrival of Highway 407 and its impact on the Village; opportunity for the Town to gain control over Brock Street and re- open negotiations with the Ministry of Transportation; and, that the bridge be given heritage lighting in keeping with the architectural design of the area.
6.4 Downtown Revitalization – Financial Incentives Façade Grant Program Background Stephen Ashton provided the Committee with background information on the Financial Incentives Facade Grant Program. He advised that the program has been quite successful to date. He suggested that the Committee participate in the process of promoting the program through communication and public outreach. Discussion ensued with respect to the Brooklin Downtown Development Steering Committee promoting the program. It was the consensus of the Committee to refer this item to the next regularly scheduled meeting to take place on March 26, 2015.
6.5 Notice of Public Information Meeting - February 24, 2015 - 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Re: Brooklin Secondary Plan and Transportation Master Plan Study Dan Acre provided an update with respect to the Public Information meeting held on February 24, 2015 regarding Brooklin Secondary Plan and Transportation Master Plan Study.
7. Correspondence
7.1 There was no correspondence.
8. Other Business
8.3 Marissa Graham provided a brief update on the Brooklin Downtown Business Association.
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8.4 Don Wick provided an update with respect to the Brooklin Horticultural Society.
Don Wick advised that the Brooklin Horitcultural Society is teaming up with the Optimist Club and will be meeting with them on May 14, 2015. Don Wick advised of the 2015 Speaker Series (Sponsored in Partnership with Brooklin Horticultural Society) and that the speakers for 2015 are as follows: • March 25: Frank Kershaw • April 22: Vicki Taylor-Scott
Don Wick advised that the Horticultural Society meets the fourth Wednesday of each month except for August and the meetings take place at the United Church.
8.5 Marilyn Hill advised that plans for the Brooklin Spring Fair are under way. She raised concerns regarding lack of space and uncertainty of its sustainability in the future.
Discussion ensued with respect to possible future locations for the Brooklin Spring Fair.
9. Next Meeting
9.1 Thursday, March 26, 2015 - 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Brooklin Library Craft Room, 8 Vipond Road Brooklin Community Centre and Library
10. Adjournment
10.1 Motion to Adjourn
Moved By Marilyn Hill
That the meeting adjourn.
Carried
The meeting adjourned at 9:17 a.m.
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