The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting

KLMHC2020-05
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Council Chambers
City Hall
26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8
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W. Bateman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with the following members present Councillor R. Ashmore, A. Adare, D. Carroll, J. Garbutt, R. Macklem, I. McKachnie, W. Purdy and J. Skelton.

Staff Present: E. Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning.

Regrets: A. Hart

  • KLMHC2020-29
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByI. McKechnie

    That the agenda be adopted as circulated.

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
    Carried

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

  • KLMHC2020-30
    Moved ByR. Macklem
    Seconded ByD. Carroll

    That the minutes of the Municipal Heritage Committee meeting held on August 6, 2020, be adopted as circulated.

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
    Carried

Deputation from Janice Stange, owner of 4983 Monck Road, Kinmount, regarding alterations to the property

Janice Stange, the owner of 4983 Monck Road, presented the plans for a proposed new garage on the property.

Report KLMHC2020-20 37 Adelaide Street North Site Plan - 2nd Submission

The Committee discussed the architectural design of the building and proposed potential location for a plaque commemorating the history of the site.

Report KLMHC2020-22 City Hall HVAC Plans

The Committee reviewed the proposed plans for the HVAC upgrades in City Hall.

  • KLMHC2020-34
    Moved ByI. McKechnie
    Seconded ByR. Macklem

    That Report KLMHC2020-022, City Hall HVAC Plan, be received for information.

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
    Carried

Report KLMHC2020-15 Designation of 28 Boyd Street

The Committee reviewed the proposed designation of the dry stone wall at 28 Boyd Street in Bobcaygeon. A. Adare provided the Committee with background on the property and the efforts to restore the wall.

  • KLMHC2020-36
    Moved ByI. McKechnie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That Report KLMHC2020-15, Designation of 28 Boyd Street, Bobcaygeon, be received;

    That the designation of the property known municipally as 28 Boyd Street, Bobcaygeon be endorsed; and

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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
    Carried

Report KLMHC2020-17 Old Mill HCD Update

E. Turner provided an update on the current status of the Old Mill HCD Study. The Committee nominated members for a subcommittee to work on the study and provide more direct study and input. The Committee nominated: I. McKechnie, A. Hart, J. Garbutt, R. Macklem and W. Bateman.

  • KLMHC2020-37
    Moved ByR. Macklem
    Seconded ByD. Carroll

    That Report KLMHC2020-17, Old Mill Heritage Conservation District Study Update, be received;

    That an Old Mill HCD Study Subcommittee be formed to participate in the study process; and

    That the Subcommittee members be I. McKechnie, A. Hart, J. Garbutt, R. Macklem, and W. Bateman.

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
    Carried

Report KLMHC2020-16 Heritage Conservation District Permitting Process

E. Turner provided an overview of the current permitting process for heritage conservation district properties. J. Garbutt raised the point that signage was a very important part of the Downtown Lindsay HCD and was concerned that businesses and property owners were not putting up signs that were heritage friendly. E. Turner suggested that the Committee undertake an awareness campaign and reach out to the BIA. The Committee requested that a presentation be made at the next meeting to go over the sign requirements.

  • KLMHC2020-38
    Moved ByI. McKechnie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That Report KLMHC2020-16, Heritage Conservation District Permitting Process, be received.

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
    Carried

Report KLMHC2020-21 Update on The Grand

E. Turner provided the Committee with the background information on the Grand regarding the development proposal that came forward for the property in 2016. J. Garbutt volunteered to reach out to the new owners.

  • KLMHC2020-39
    Moved ByD. Carroll
    Seconded ByI. McKechnie

    That Report KLMHC2020-21, Update on The Grand, be received for information.

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
    Carried

I. McKechnie and E. Turner provided an update on Digital Doors Open. The program is about to be launched with 2 virtual walking tours and several virtual museum tours. They are currently waiting on the museums for content.

There was no correspondence reviewed by the Committee. The Ontario Historic Society newsletter was circulated digitally to the Committee prior to the meeting.

J. Garbutt noted that he had made inquiries regarding the graves believed to be in the Old Gaol Courtyard. E. Turner will connect him with Building and Property staff.

J. Garbutt also asked if there was any potential development happening on Lindsay Street South. E. Turner was unaware of any proposals at the moment, but any application would come to the Committee when it was submitted because it is adjacent to the Downtown Lindsay HCD.

The next meeting will be Thursday, October 8 at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall (26 Francis Street, Lindsay). 

  • KLMHC2020-40
    Moved ByJ. Garbutt
    Seconded ByD. Carroll

    That the Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting adjourn at 6:39 p.m.

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
    Carried