Minutes of Heritage Orangeville

Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Chair and Secretary Participating Remotely

The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville

Members Present:

• M. Beattie

Members Absent:

• Councillor D. Sherwood
• L. Addy
• L. Banks
• M. Hauck
• G. Sarazin

Staff Present:

• M. Adams
• A. Scheel

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Disclosures of (Direct or Indirect) Pecuniary Interest

3.

Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting

• Recommendation: 2021-014
  Moved by L. Banks

  That the minutes of the following meeting are approved: 

  Carried Unanimously

4.

Presentations

4.1

Stevie Forbes-Roberts, Dufferin Child and Family Services, Crystal Queer Project's Interactive Mural

Ruth Phillips informed the Committee that the proposed location for the mural is 5 First Street, facing Dairy Lane on the south side. They have permission from the building owner and Ruth confirmed that it is not located in the heritage district and no permit is necessary, however they wanted to provide an opportunity to share the initiatives of Dufferin Child and Family Services and for feedback.

Stevie Forbes-Roberts spoke to the project as being one hundred percent youth led and a means to develop leadership skills and use art to reach across lines of community and lessen discrimination.

The design will be also adapted to cover the utility box on Mill Street.

4.2

Veronica Cvet, Orangeville BIA Task Force, Proposed Mural at 114 Broadway

Veronica Cvet confirmed that the interactive mural in the heritage district would promote Theatre Orangeville and the theme would be A Midsummer's Night's Dream. Veronica also advised that this material can allow for graffiti to be taken out in sections.

• Recommendation: 2021-015
  Moved by G. Sarazin

  That the Committee approve the concept of the proposed mural at 114 Broadway, the material to be used and location, and will await the winning design to approve the finalization of the project.

  Carried Unanimously
• Recommendation: 2021-016
  Moved by Councillor Sherwood

  That the Committee appoint Lynda Addy and Gary Sarazin to be included in the panel of judges for the mural competition and thereby approve the winning design and bring that design to the Committee for further comment.

  Carried Unanimously

5.

Items for Discussion and Reports

5.1

Review - Crystal Queer Project's Interactive Mural for 5 First Street

5.2

Review - Proposed Mural at 114 Broadway

5.3

Report from L. Russell, Senior Planner - Demolition of Dwelling - 14 William Street

Since receiving the demolition application for the garage, the applicant discovered more dire problems with the overall structure and submitted an application to demolish the building in entirety. The homeowner intends to rebuild a replica of the second empire style home including the typical exterior structural and decorative elements.

Mark Hauck noted that the house seemed to require much renovation from the outside.

• Recommendation:
  Moved by Councillor Sherwood

  That the Committee approve the demolition permit.

  Defeated
• Amendment:
  Recommendation:
  Moved by L. Addy

  That the property owners acquire a structural engineer's report prior to the decision of the Committee.

  Defeated
• Recommendation:
  Moved by Councillor Sherwood

  That staff meet with the property owners to provide an inspection and report back to the Committee.

  Defeated
• Recommendation: 2021-017
  Moved by M. Beattie

  That the Committee receive photographs and commentary to support the demolition of 14 William Street and for the Chief Building Official to provide the Committee with his professional opinion based on the documents, both of which will be provided before a special Heritage Orangeville Committee meeting in May whereby the Committee will comment on the matter for Council at the May 31st 2021 meeting.

  Carried Unanimously

5.4

Memo from Mary Adams, Planning Administrator - Demolition of Accessory Building - 22 John Street

Mary Adams informed the Committee about the proposed demolition of an accessory building to be replaced by a 24ft by 25 ft detached. The building was inspected and declared to be unsafe.

• Recommendation: 2021-018
  Moved by L. Addy

  That the Committee approve the demolition of the accessory building at 22 John Street.

  Carried Unanimously

5.5

Heritage Awareness Plaque Application - 56 Mill Street

The Committee discussed both the applications for 56 Mill Street and 14 First Avenue.

• Recommendation: 2021-019
  Moved by Councillor Sherwood

  That the Committee approve the Heritage Awareness Plaques for 56 Mill Street and 14 First Avenue and will verify the historical information.

  Carried Unanimously

5.6

Heritage Awareness Plaque Application - 14 First Ave

6.

Facade Improvement Applications

6.1

155 Broadway - Facade Improvement Grant Application

The applicants are seeking the grant to help cover the costs of paint for the facade and have chosen the colours Cloud White and black.

• Recommendation: 2021-020
  Moved by Councillor Sherwood

  That the Committee approve the Facade Improvement Grant for 155 Broadway for the remaining balance of $4406.50 for the purpose of painting the facade.

  Carried Unanimously

6.2

171 Broadway Facade Grant Application - Review of Lighting

• Recommendation: 2021-021
  Moved by Councillor Sherwood

  That the Committee approve the lighting for 171 Broadway's exterior.

  Carried Unanimously

7.

Correspondence

7.1

Boulevard Cafe Permits - Approval Letters

• Recommendation: 2021-022
  Moved by L. Banks

  That the Committee receive the Boulevard Cafe Permit approval letters.

  Carried Unanimously

7.2

Notice of Hearing - 109 Mill Street

The Committee discussed the Notices of Hearing at 109 Mill Street and 7 York Street simultaneously. Lynda Addy has been involved at pre-consultation level and has no concerns for either proposals.

• Recommendation: 2021-023
  Moved by L. Addy

  That the Committee receive the Notices of Hearing for 109 Mill Street and 7 York Street and comment that they have no issues with either notice.

  Carried Unanimously

7.3

Notice of Hearing - 7 York Street

8.

New Business

Linda Banks wished to thank Councillor Sherwood for recognizing Volunteer Week.

Staff advised that by-law is looking into the signage at 72 Broadway and Mike Beattie offered to share with the BIA Heritage Orangeville's disappointment with the non-compliance of the Sign By-law.

9.

Date of Next Meeting

10.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m.