The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting

KLMHC2020-06

Thursday, October 08, 2020

This meeting with commence at 5pm - electronic participation only.

Council Chambers

City Hall

26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. The City of Kawartha Lakes is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Please contact [email protected] if you have an accessible accommodation request.

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1.

Call to Order

J. Garbutt called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with the following members present Councillor R. Ashmore, D. Carroll, A. Hart, I. McKechnie, W. Purdy and J. Skelton.

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

Regrets: W. Bateman, A. Adare, R. Macklem

2.

Administrative Business

2.1

Adoption of Agenda

An additional item was added to the agenda by Councillor Ashmore under other business to discuss the proposed demolition of a number of boathouses by Parks Canada.

Item 3.1 was deferred to the November meeting.

The Committee also agreed to modify the order of the agenda to accommodate I. McKechnie having to leave the meeting early.

• KLMHC2020-41
  Moved By W. Purdy
  Seconded By D. Carroll

  That the agenda be adopted as amended.

  Carried

2.2

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

2.3

Adoption of Minutes

• KLMHC2020-42
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By I. McKechnie

  That the minutes of the Municipal Heritage Committee meeting held on September 10, 2020, be adopted as circulated.

  Carried

3.

Presentations and Deputations

3.1

Records and Archives Presentation

Report KLMHC2020-14

Presentation on the City's Archives and Records Program

The Records and Archives presentation was deferred until the Committee's November meeting.

3.2

Heritage Signs Presentation

Report KLMHC2020-24

Presentation on commercial signage for heritage properties

E. Turner provided a presentation on the City's requirements for signs in heritage districts. In future, the Committee would like staff to provide an update on what applications have been submitted for information. The Committee would also like to take on a role to advise potential applicants regarding their signs should they require guidance with the City's requirements and ideas for heritage friendly signage.

• KLMHC2020-43
  Moved By A. Hart
  Seconded By D. Carroll

  That Report KLMHC2020-24, Heritage Signs Presentation, be received; and

  That the presentation from staff be received for information.

  Carried

3.3

Proposed Development on Lindsay Street South

Deputation

Paul Orchard

Paul Orchard provided an overview of a potential new development on Lindsay Street South. He is aiming to work with with a developer to redevelop the block between Ridout and Russell Street East into a new development which will take into account the heritage character of downtown Lindsay.

• KLMHC2020-44
  Moved By A. Hart
  Seconded By I. McKechnie

  That the deputation from Paul Orchard regarding a proposed development on Lindsay Street South be received for information.

  Carried

4.

Reports

4.1

Report KLMHC2020-23

Report KLMHC2020-23 Thornhill Road Development Site Plan Approval - 1st Submission

The Committee reviewed the plans for the proposed development on Thornhill Road. The development is not located near any heritage properties and the Committee decided not to provide comment.

• KLMHC2020-45
  Moved By A. Hart
  Seconded By W. Purdy

  That Report KLMHC2020-23, Thornhill Road Development Site Plan Approval - 1st Submission, be received for information.

  Carried

4.2

Report KLMHC2020-25

Report KLMHC2020-25 Proposed Ontario Heritage Act Regulations

The Committee reviewed the proposed new regulations under the Ontario Heritage Act to provide comment to the provincial government. E. Turner advised that comments would have to be endorsed by Council as per the Committee's terms of reference. The Committee developed a general overview of their comments to be provided to Council at the next Council meeting and formed a subcommittee comprised of A. Hart, J. Skelton, I. McKechnie, J. Garbutt and W. Purdy.

• KLMHC2020-46
  Moved By A. Hart
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That Report KLMHC2020-25, Proposed Ontario Heritage Act Regulations, be received;

  That the Committee's comments be forwarded to Council for endorsement; and

  That a subcommittee be formed to refine the Committee's final comments.

  Carried

5.

Subcommittee Updates

5.1

Heritage Designation Subcommittee

E. Turner provided an update on heritage designations. There is currently one designation request that has been recently received for 40 Head Street in Bobcaygeon.

5.2

Outreach Subcommittee

E. Turner provided an update on Doors Open. The map tours and one of the museum virtual tours are now online.

6.

Correspondence

There was no correspondence reviewed by the Committee.

7.

New or Other Business

The Committee discussed a number of items of other business included any additional information to be provided regarding the 37 Adelaide Street North Site Plan, potential properties for listing, and a proposal for a new development on William Street North.

7.1

Trent Severn Waterway Boathouses

Councillor Ashmore brought to the Committee's attention several boathouses that are proposed for demolition by Parks Canada. Several community members have expressed concerns regarding the proposed demolition as the boathouses may have some historic value.

E. Turner advised the Committee that the boathouses were outside of the municipality's jurisdiction because they are located on federal property but that the Committee could reach out to Parks Canada. 

The Committee decided that they would draft a letter to Parks Canada regarding the potential for the boathouses to have historic value. Councillor Ashmore and J. Garbutt volunteered to work together on drafting the letter.

• KLMHC2020-47
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By W. Purdy

  That a letter be written to Parks Canada to discuss the history and future of the cabins near Pickerel Point.

  Carried

8.

Next Meeting

The next meeting will be Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall (26 Francis Street).

9.

Adjournment

• KLMHC2020-48
  Moved By D. Carroll
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting adjourn at 6:37 p.m.

  Carried