The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting

KLMHC2025-002

Thursday, February 06, 2025

5:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

City Hall

26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8

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1.

Call to Order

A. Hart called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. with the following members present: Councillor Richardson, T. Barnett, J. Hartman, S. McCormack, I. McKechnie, J. Pitcher, and S. Sims

Regrets: A. Adare, K. Virag-Cavanagh

Absent: T. Richards

Staff: E. Turner, Economic Development Officer- Heritage Planning, J. Bhatt, Heritage Planning Intern, L. James, Facility Project Delivery Coordinator and M. Hasted, Supervisor, Capital and Special Projects

1.1

Land Acknowledgement

A. Hart read the Land Acknowledgement.

2.

Administrative Business

2.1

Adoption of Agenda

• KLMHC2025-011
  Moved By J. Hartman
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the agenda be adopted as circulated.

  Carried

2.2

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

J. Pitcher disclosed a pecuniary interest in item 4.5.

2.3

Adoption of Minutes

2.3.1

Minutes of the January 9, 2025 Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting

• KLMHC2025-012
  Moved By S. McCormack
  Seconded By T. Barnett

  That the minutes of the Municipal Heritage Committee meeting held on January 9, 2025, be adopted as circulated.

  Carried

3.

Presentations and Deputations

3.1

2025 Building and Property Projects

L. James, Facility Project Delivery Coordinator

L. James and M. Hasted provided an overview upcoming projects on heritage properties that Building and Property is undertaking in 2025. These include the construction of a new accessibility ramp in a revised location at 50 Victoria Avenue North, the envelope restoration of 1 King Street West, masonry repairs and stair replacement at 932 Highway 7 and landscaping and beautification at 26 Francis Street. L. James noted that the review of 26 Francis Street was for information only and that staff would return to the Committee for permitting at a later time as there were still items in the landscaping plan that needed to be finalized, including signage.

In relation to 50 Victoria Avenue North, A. Hart noted that he was in favour of the stone cladding on the new ramp as it fit with the building as a whole. M. Hasted replied that they were aiming to support the heritage aesthetics of the building in the new elements.

In relation to 1 King Street West, T. Barnett asked if the envelope restoration was being based on old photos of the original building and " Hasted replied that yes, it was. Councillor Richard said she was in favour of the project and its restoration of the heritage features and asked if the front ramp was fully accessible and if it also needed repair or replacement. M. Hasted replied that repairs had been done to it the previous fall and that it would be removed and replaced to facilitate the envelope work. A. Hart said it was wonderful to see the influence of Lady Eaton in the village.

In relation to 932 Highway 7, A. Hart asked if the replacement brick would match the existing. M. Hasted replied that yes, it would to the point that modern brick could match the historic brick. T. Barnett asked where the funding for these types of projects came from and M. Hasted replied that it came from the Capital Projects budget approved by Council. Councillor Richardson elaborated that Council was focused on investing in assets to ensure that they are in a state of good repair going forward.

In relation to 26 Francis Street, J. Hartman asked for clarification about the parking changes. L. James noted that there would be an additional 12 spaces along Cambridge Street but there will be 2 lost in the main parking lot for a total addition of 10 parking spots. I. McKechnie asked if there was green space being lost and if there were new trees being planted in front of the museum. M. Hasted replied that the green space was largely being retained but adding some additional landscaped elements particularly in front of City Hall to make the space more usable for events and ceremonies and that trees were being brought back in front of the museum, as it was historically.

3.1.1

KLMHC2025-009

Alteration Application - 50 Victoria Avenue North, Lindsay

• KLMHC2025-013
  Moved By I. McKechnie
  Seconded By T. Barnett

  That Report KLMHC2025-009, Alteration Application – 50 Victoria Avenue North, Lindsay, be received;

  That the proposed alteration be approved.

  Carried

3.1.2

KLMHC2025-010

Alteration Application - 1 King Street West, Omemee

• KLMHC2025-014
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By J. Hartman

  That Report KLMHC2025-010, Alteration Application – 1 King Street West, Omemee, be received;

  That the proposed alteration be approved.

  Carried

3.1.3

KLMHC2025-011

Alteration Application - 932 Highway 7, Mariposa Township

• KLMHC2025-015
  Moved By S. McCormack
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That Report KLMHC2025-011, Alteration Application – 932 Highway 7, Mariposa Township, be received;

  That the proposed alteration be approved.

  Carried

3.1.4

KLMHC2025-012

Alteration Application - 26 Francis Street, Lindsay

• KLMHC2025-016
  Moved By S. McCormack
  Seconded By I. McKechnie

  That Report KLMHC2025-012, Alteration Application – 26 Francis Street, be received for information.

  Carried

4.

Reports

4.1

KLMHC2025-008

Heritage Planning Update

E. Turner reviewed the activities of the heritage planning program for January 2025.

• KLMHC2025-017
  Moved By T. Barnett
  Seconded By I. McKechnie

  That Report KLMHC2024-008, Heritage Planning Update, be received for information.

  Carried

4.2

KLMHC2025-013

Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 89 Prince Street, Bobcaygeon

E. Turner provided an overview of the zoning by-law amendment application for 89 Prince Street West in Bobcaygeon to facilitate the expansion of the Kawartha Dairy manufacturing facility and the construction of a new retail building, patio area, dairy museum and parking. A Heritage Impact Assessment was provided as part of the application due to the proposal to demolish a historic house to facilitate the construction of the dairy museum and the potential impact on two other historic houses which are within the project area but are not intended for demolition. A. Hart asked if this was to replace the dairy display at Settlers' Village. E. Turner replied not that she was aware. J. Hartman noted that she thought this was an exciting project because of the importance of Kawartha Dairy in the area and she is supportive of the demolition of the one building because of its limited heritage value. A. Hart said he would like to see a photographic inventory of the building done before it is demolished. The Committee agreed that there was limited impact on the two buildings not slated for demolition.

• KLMHC2025-018
  Moved By J. Hartman
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That Report KLMHC2024-013, Zoning By-law Amendment – 89 Prince Street West, Bobcaygeon, be received for information.

  Carried

4.3

KLMHC2025-014

Municipal Heritage Committee Subcommittees

E. Turner provided an overview of the three subcommittees the Committee has decided to reform. The Outreach Subcommittee will plan and execute the Osprey Heritage Awards and was formed at the last meeting. The Scugog River Subcommittee and Designated Properties Subcommittee were not reformed at the last meeting as there was low attendance. She provided an overview of what those subcommittees had accomplished in 2023 and 2024.

I. McKechnie, J. Pitcher and A. Hart volunteered to serve on the Scugog River Subcommittee and S. McCormack, I. McKechnie, A. Hart and J. Hartman volunteered to serve on the Designated Properties Subcommittee.

• KLMHC2025-019
  Moved By S. McCormack
  Seconded By J. Pitcher

  That Report KLMHC2025-014, Municipal Heritage Committee Subcommittees, be received; and

  That the Heritage Designated Properties Subcommittee and Scugog River Subcommittee be reformed for 2025.  

  Carried

4.4

KLMHC2025-015

Heritage Designation Strategy Brainstorming Review

The Committee reviewed their brainstorming activity from January 9 and continued to brainstorm focusing on key areas for heritage designation including timeline, priorities for designation, public education and capacity. The Committee also brainstormed high level ideas as to the role of heritage preservation in the community that drive the Committee's priorities and programming.

E. Turner will bring together the brainstormed ideas and present them back to the Committee in March under the cover of a staff report.

• KLMHC2025-020
  Moved By T. Barnett
  Seconded By S. Sims

  That Report KLMHC2025-015, Heritage Designation Strategy Brainstorming Review, be received; and

  That staff bring back a summary of the brainstorming and discussion for next steps at a subsequent meeting.

  Carried

4.5

KLMHC2025-016

Proposed Heritage Designation of 48 Main Street, Village of Bobcaygeon

E. Turner provided an overview of the proposed designation of 48 Main Street in Bobcaygeon. The Committee was supportive of the designation.

• KLMHC2025-021
  Moved By J. Hartman
  Seconded By S. McCormack

  That Report KLMHC2025-016, Proposed Heritage Designation of 48 Main Street, Village of Bobcaygeon, be received;

  That the designation of the property known municipally as 48 Main Street be endorsed; and

  That the recommendation to designate the subject property be forwarded to Council for approval.

  Carried

5.

Subcommittee Updates

There were no subcommittee updates.

6.

Correspondence

There was no correspondence reviewed by the Committee.

7.

New or Other Business

There was no new or other business.

8.

Next Meeting

The next meeting will be Thursday, March 6 at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall (26 Francis Street, Lindsay).

9.

Adjournment

• KLMHC2025-022
  Moved By J. Hartman
  Seconded By S. Sims

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting adjourn at 6:38 p.m.

  Carried