The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting

KLMHC2024-004

Thursday, April 04, 2024

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: Coucillor Ashmore, S. McCormack, I. McKechnie, J. Pitcher and S. Sims.

Regrets: A. Adare, W. Bateman and J. Hartman

Absent: T. Richards

Staff: E. Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning, L. Love Economic Development Officer - Curatorial Services, and M. Faulhammer, Planner II

1.1

Land Acknowledgement

A. Hart read the land acknowledgement.

2.

Administrative Business

2.1

Adoption of Agenda

• KLMHC2024-036
  Moved By S. McCormack
  Seconded By I. McKechnie

  That the agenda be adopted as circulated.

  Carried

2.2

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

2.3

Adoption of Minutes

2.3.1

Minutes of the March 7, 2024 Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting

• KLMHC2024-037
  Moved By J. Pitcher
  Seconded By S. Sims

  That the minutes of the Municipal Heritage Committee meeting held on March 7, 2024, be adopted as circulated.

  Carried

3.

Presentations and Deputations

There were no presentations or deputations.

4.

Reports

4.1

KLMHC2024-023

Heritage Planning Update

E. Turner provided an overview of the heritage planning activities for March 2024 including items received by Council, the upcoming Ontario Heritage Conference and the status of the Rural Zoning By-law consolidation project.

• KLMHC2024-038
  Moved By I. McKechnie
  Seconded By S. McCormack

  That Report KLMHC2024-023, Heritage Planning Update, be received for information.

  Carried

4.2

KLMHC2024-024

Proposed Heritage Designation of 16-22 King Street East, Village of Omemee

E. Turner provided an overview of the proposed designation of 16-22 King Street East in Omemee.

• KLMHC2024-039
  Moved By I. McKechnie
  Seconded By S. Sims

  That Report KLMHC2024-024, Proposed Heritage Designation of 16-22 King Street East, Village of Omemee, be received;

  That the designation of the property known municipally as 16-22 King Street East be endorsed; and

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

  Carried

4.3

KLMHC2024-025

Proposed Heritage Designation of 24-26 King Street East, Village of Omemee

E. Turner provided an overview of the proposed designation of 24-26 King Street East in Omemee.

• KLMHC2024-040
  Moved By S. McCormack
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That Report KLMHC2024-025, Proposed Heritage Designation of 24-26 King Street East, Village of Omemee, be received;

  That the designation of the property known municipally as 24-26 King Street East be endorsed; and

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

  Carried

4.4

KLMCH2024-026

Planning Act Application Review - 77-83 William Street North, Lindsay

The Committee reviewed the revised drawings for 77-83 William Street North. I. McKechnie noted that he liked the new design and it was an improvement on the previous version. He said that the brick in the drawing looked aged and he would like to see that when the building is construction. A. Hart felt that the white on the upper storeys of the building was too stark and would like to see it as a a beige or biscuit colour. I. McKechnie agreed and pointed out that the set back was more of a grey that was less noticeable. A. Hart will compose a letter conveying the Committee's comments to Planning.

• KLMHC2024-041
  Moved By S. McCormack
  Seconded By I. McKechnie

  That Report KLMHC2024-026, Planning Act Application Review – 77-83 William Street North, Lindsay, be received; and

  That comments be provided to Planning staff through the Chair.

  Carried

4.5

KLMHC2024-027

Planning Act Application Review - 26 Country Club Drive, Verulam Township

The Committee reviewed the proposed rezoning application relating to 26 Country Club Drive and the relationship of the main building and its proposed extension to Dunsford House on the main property. A. Hart felt as though the changes would have little impact on Dunsford House and S. McCormack agreed. I. McKechnie felt that the extension had architectural interest and fit with the overall design of the existing hotel. A. Hart will compose correspondence to Planning staff on behalf of the Committee regarding the application.

• KLMHC2024-042
  Moved By I. McKechnie
  Seconded By S. Sims

  That Report KLMHC2024-027, Planning Act Application Review – 26 Country Club Drive, Verulam Township, be received; and

  That comments be provided to Planning staff through the Chair.

  Carried

5.

Subcommittee Updates

5.1

Heritage Properties Subcommittee

There was no update from the Heritage Properties Subcommittee.

5.2

Outreach Subcommittee

5.2.1

Minutes of the March 25, 2024 Outreach Subcommittee

I. McKechnie provided an update on the Outreach Subcommittee and Doors Open planning. The subcommittee was contacting sites in Fenelon Falls, Sturgeon Point and Bobcaygeon to get confirmations for the event in September. Seven sites have either confirmed or are tentatively confirmed. The subcommittee is aiming for 10-15 sites in and around the three communities. The subcommittee discussed marketing strategies and L. Love and E. Turner are going to meet with the City's Communications team to develop a marketing plan.

• KLMHC2024-043
  Moved By S. McCormack
  Seconded By J. Pitcher

  That the minutes of the March 25, 2024 Outreach Subcommittee be received for information.

  Carried

5.3

Listed Properties Subcommittee

There was no update from the Listed Properties Subcommittee. 

5.4

Scugog River Subcommittee

There was no update from the Scugog River Subcommittee. 

5.5

Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee

There was no update from the Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee. 

6.

Correspondence

There was no correspondence received by the Committee.

7.

New or Other Business

7.1

Fenelon Falls 150

A. Hart raised the matter of the Committee participating in Fenelon Falls' 150th celebrations such as doing an event or having a booth or table at another event, such as at Maryboro Lodge. I. McKechnie noted that the Committee was already doing Doors Open events around Fenelon Falls to celebrate and that there was not the capacity to do more. He said it might be feasible to man a booth at an event but not to plan anything. The Committee generally agreed. A. Hart suggested he might talk to Maryboro Lodge and see if there was an event the Committee could participate in. The Committee agreed that A. Hart should reach out to Maryboro Lodge to inquire.

8.

Next Meeting

The next meeting will be Thursday, May 2 at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall (26 Francis Street, Lindsay).

9.

Adjournment

• KLMHC2024-044
  Moved By I. McKechnie
  Seconded By S. McCormack

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting adjourn at 5:41 p.m.

  Carried