HTG-17-86 Memorandum
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HTG-17-86 Memorandum Development Services Department Date: December 12, 2017 File: B-8600-0319 To: Chair Heritage Oshawa From: Margaret Kish, Senior Planner Development Services Department Re: Heritage Research Report McLaughlin House 195 Simcoe Street North The heritage research report for the McLaughlin House, 195 Simcoe Street North, as submitted by Melissa Cole, Heritage Consultant is attached as Attachment 1 (the Research Report). Attachment 2 is a map of the location of the property. Recommendation That the heritage research report for the McLaughlin House located at 195 Simcoe Street North, as submitted by Melissa Cole, Heritage Consultant, attached as Attachment 1, be received for information. Background On April 27, 2017 Heritage Oshawa passed the following resolution: “Whereas 195 Simcoe Street North and 201 Simcoe Street North were built in 1889 and 1890 and are Class A and B properties in the Inventory of Heritage Properties, respectively; and, Whereas these properties are situated in a continuous heritage landscape of high heritage and cultural value as outlined by the Ontario Heritage Act criteria, especially 195 Simcoe Street North's cultural value and interest as the former home of Robert and Eleanor McLaughlin, a family which has had a tremendous economic impact on the growth of Oshawa's community; and, Whereas both exhibit attractive designs that complement each other and other heritage properties in the area, and that represent the grandeur of homes in this area of Oshawa at the turn of the twentieth century; and, Whereas they both complement and form part of the story of Parkwood Estate, a national historic site; and, Whereas they form part of the transition from the downtown commercial center to the residential area of Oshawa; and, - 2 - Whereas they are near other heritage properties and their demolition would negatively affect the heritage landscape of the area; and, Whereas the future intention of the property is unclear; and, Whereas Heritage Oshawa is an Advisory Committee to Council for heritage issues; and, Therefore, be it resolved: 1. That Heritage Oshawa is not in favour of the demolition of 195 and 201 Simcoe Street North; and, 2. That these properties be considered for adaptive reuse rather than demolition; and, 3. That Heritage Oshawa to engage a consultant to undertake a heritage research report for the properties at 195 Simcoe Street North and 201 Simcoe Street North to more fully determine the heritage value of these structures.” At a subsequent meeting on May 25, 2017, Heritage Oshawa amended the above-noted resolution to remove 201 Simcoe Street North from the research report. The Research Report (Attachment 1) has now been submitted by the consultant and is being circulated to Heritage Oshawa for a motion for direction. Attachment 2 is a map of the location of the property. McLaughlin House, 195 Simcoe Street North The Research Report provides evidence that the McLaughlin House, located at 195 Simcoe Street North, meets several of the criteria for designation prescribed by the Province of Ontario in Ontario Regulation 9/06 under the three categories of: 1. Design or Physical Value; 2. Historical/Associative Value; and 3. Contextual Value. More specifically the Research Report identifies that: 1. This property has design and physical value because the building contains examples of Colonial Revival design in the central front entranceway with transom, returned eaves, the front façade containing a 3-bay design (centre door, flanking windows). (O. Reg. 9/06 1(i)) 2. This property has associative value as it was the home of Robert McLaughlin, founder of the McLaughlin Carriage Company and his third wife Eleanor McLaughlin, a family that had tremendous economic impact on the growth of Oshawa. (O. Reg. 9/06 2(i)) 3. This property has contextual value because 195 Simcoe Street North is important in defining, maintaining and supporting the area in which it stands because it is one of the - 3 - early homes constructed on Simcoe Street North which is reflective of Oshawa’s early settlers and the beginnings of development in this part of the city. (O. Reg. 9/06 3(i)) 4. This property is historically linked to its surroundings because it forms part of the Parkwood Estate story due to its location and previous owner, Robert McLaughlin, founder of the McLaughlin Carriage Company and father of Colonel R.S. McLaughlin. (O. Reg. 9/06 3(ii)) City of Oshawa Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest A “listed non-designated” property on the City of Oshawa Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest is protected under Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act. This protection equates to the requirement of the owner of the property to not demolish or remove a building or structure on the property without the owner giving the council of the municipality at least 60 days’ notice in writing of the owner’s intention to demolish or remove the building or structure. There are no legislated obligations regarding proposed alterations to a “listed non-designated” property. However, standard practice is for Heritage Oshawa to review and comment on alteration proposals for “listed non-designated” properties. A designated property is offered protection under the Ontario Heritage Act from alteration and demolition. The owner of a designated property must apply to Council for approval of any alteration (as it may impact heritage attributes established in the designation by-law) or demolition and receive consent in writing from Council. Council must first consult with its municipal heritage committee (Heritage Oshawa) prior to deciding on the proposed alteration or demolition. The Ontario Heritage Act further details the process for request of approval of alteration or demolition and the associated appeal process. All designated properties within the City of Oshawa are automatically listed on the City of Oshawa Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest. The subject building is not listed on the City of Oshawa Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest. The subject building is currently identified as a Class A building on Heritage Oshawa’s Inventory of City of Oshawa Heritage Properties. Current Owner On April 27, 2017 the current owner, Mr. Changer, made a presentation to Heritage Oshawa regarding the proposed demolition of the property at 195 Simcoe Street North. Recommendation That the heritage research report for the McLaughlin House located at 195 Simcoe Street North, as submitted by Melissa Cole, Heritage Consultant, attached as Attachment 1, be received for information. - 4 - If you require further information or clarification, please contact Margaret Kish at the address shown or by telephone at (905) 436-3311, extension 2945 or by email to [email protected]. Margaret Kish, MCIP, RPP, Senior Planner Development Services Department MK/c Attachments Attachment 1 Research Report McLaughlin House 195 Simcoe Street North Oshawa, ON Prepared for Heritage Oshawa Melissa Cole, Local Heritage Consultant November 2017 195 Simcoe Street North, McLaughlin House Prepared by: Melissa Cole, Heritage Researcher Table of Contents Introduction 2 i. Purpose of Report 2 ii. Legislative Context 2 Description of Property 3 i. Location 3 ii. Legal Description 3 iii. Site Description 3 Historical Context 4 i. Summary 4 ii. Early Lot History 4 iii. Owners 4 Structural Design and Architecture 7 i. Date of Construction 7 ii. Form and Design 7 iii. Foundation 7 iv. Roof 7 v. Entrances 7 vi. Window Openings 8 Applicability of Ontario Regulation 9/06 of the Ontario Heritage Act 9 Resources 10 Current Photographs of the Property 11 Historical Photographs/Illustrations 14 1 195 Simcoe Street North, McLaughlin House Prepared by: Melissa Cole, Heritage Researcher Introduction i. Purpose of Report This report evaluates the cultural heritage significance of 195 Simcoe Street North in the City of Oshawa in accordance with Ontario Regulation 9/06, Criteria for Determining Cultural Heritage Value or Interest. The purpose of this undertaking is to more fully determine the heritage value of the property in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act (the Act) ii. Legislative Context Ontario Regulation 9/06 under the Ontario Heritage Act sets out the criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest, which is required in order to designate a property under the provisions of Part IV of the Act. 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. After analyzing the history of and heritage attributed to the subject property, it is concluded that the subject property merits designation under the Ontario Heritage Act in light of criteria 1 (i) 2 (i) and 3 (i, ii). 2 195 Simcoe Street North, McLaughlin House Prepared by: Melissa Cole, Heritage Researcher Description of Property i.