The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting

KLMHC2022-02
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Council Chambers
City Hall
26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8
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A. Hart called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. with the following members present Councillor R. Ashmore, J. Hartman, S. McCormack and I. McKechnie

Staff Present: E. Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning, A. Fornelli, Manager of Corporate Records and Archival Services

Regrets: A. Adare, W. Bateman, W. Peel, J. Pitcher

Absent: J. Garbutt

  • KLMHC2022-017
    Moved ByJ. Hartman
    Seconded ByI. McKechnie

    That the agenda be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

  • KLMHC2022-018
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByS. McCormack

    That the minutes of the Municipal Heritage Committee meeting held on January 13, 2022, be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

A. Fornelli, Manager Corporate Records and Archival Services

A. Fornelli provided an overview of the City's corporate records and archives program.

Archives Presentation

  • KLMHC2022-019
    Moved ByI. McKechnie
    Seconded ByJ. Hartman

    That Report KLMHC2022-008, Archives Presentation, be received; and

    That the presentation from staff be received for information.

    Carried

Municipal Heritage Committee Correspondence

The Committee reviewed the correspondence regarding 1824 County Road 46 prepared by the Chair on behalf of the Committee.

  • KLMHC2022-020
    Moved ByS. McCormack
    Seconded ByJ. Hartman

    That Report KLMHC2022-009, Municipal Heritage Committee Correspondence, be received for information.

    Carried

Heritage Planning Update

E. Turner reviewed the various ongoing and upcoming heritage initiatives with the Committee.

  • KLMHC2022-021
    Moved ByI. McKechnie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That Report KLMHC2022-010, Heritage Planning Update, be received for information.

    Carried

Repeal and Replacement of Designating By-law - 50 Victoria Avenue North, Lindsay

The Committee reviewed the proposed new by-law for 50 Victoria Avenue North.

  • KLMHC2022-023
    Moved ByI. McKechnie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That Report KLMHC2022-012, Repeal and Replacement of Designating By-law – 50 Victoria Avenue North, Lindsay, be received; and

    That Town of Lindsay By-law 2000-68 be repealed and replaced with the by-law attached as Appendix B to this report;

    That this recommendation be forwarded to Council for approval.

    Carried

Concept Site Plan Discussion - 50 Victoria Avenue North, Lindsay

The Committee reviewed the letter received from the VCHS and decided that the concerns raised were more appropriately addresses in conversation between staff and the museum.

The Committee reviewed the concept plan to communicate some ideas and responses they had to staff prior to any concrete plans for the space being made. Generally, the Committee felt that there would have to be consideration regarding leaving the gates in situ as they are very large structures. The Committee would also like to see a memorial and interpretation provided regarding the past inhabitants of the building. The Committee would also like to discuss with staff the most appropriate space and layout for future parking.

  • KLMHC2022-024
    Moved ByJ. Hartman
    Seconded ByI. McKechnie

    That the correspondence from the Victoria County Historical Society be received for information.

    Carried
  • KLMHC2022-025
    Moved ByJ. Hartman
    Seconded ByI. McKechnie

    That Report KLMHC2022-012, Concept Site Plan Discussion – 50 Victoria Avenue North, Lindsay, be received; and

    That comments be forwarded to Building and Property staff through the Chair.

    Carried

Designation of Property - 1590 Elm Tree Road, Ops Township

E. Turner provided an overview of the proposed designation of 1590 Elm Tree Road.

  • KLMHC2022-026
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByS. McCormack

    That Report KLMHC2022-013, Designation of Property – 1590 Elm Tree Road, Geographic Township of Ops, be received;

    That the designation of the property known municipally as 1590 Elm Tree Road, Geographic Township of Ops be endorsed; and

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

    Carried

There was no report from the subcommittee.

There was no report from the subcommittee.

There was no report from the subcommittee.

There was no report from the subcommittee.

E. Turner provided an update on the current state of the Old Mill HCD study. A draft version of the study has been released on the City's website for comments from the public and a letter will be sent out to property owners in the area. A survey has also been developed for feedback. Two public information centres will be held at the end of March and Committee members are encouraged to attend.

  • KLMHC2022-027
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByI. McKechnie

    That the verbal report from the Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee be received for information.

    Carried

There was no correspondence reviewed by the Committee.

There was no new or other business.

The next meeting will be Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall (26 Francis Street, Lindsay), subject to gathering restrictions. 

  • KLMHC2022-028
    Moved ByJ. Hartman
    Seconded ByI. McKechnie

    That the Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting adjourn at 6:19 p.m.

    Carried