Minutes of Heritage Orangeville

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Chair and Secretary Participating Remotely
The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville
Members Present:
  • Councillor D. Sherwood
  • L. Addy
  • L. Banks
  • M. Hauck
  • G. Sarazin
  • Mike Beattie
Staff Present:
  • B. Ward, Manager of Planning
  • A. Graham, Secretary

1.
Call to Order
 

2.
Disclosures of (Direct or Indirect) Pecuniary Interest
 

3.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
 

  • Recommendation: 2021-025
    Moved byM. Hauck

    That the minutes of the following meeting are approved: 

    Carried Unanimously

4.
Presentations
 

4.1
Lynda Addy, Designation and Non-Designation - Roles of the Committee and Council
 

This item was presented after item 5.1. Lynda Addy outlined the reasons designation is important and how by using that process the Committee can protect heritage buildings.

Councillor Sherwood asked the Committee to keep in mind designating other areas of interest, such as Little York Street and appealing to Council for their inclusion to the Heritage Conservations District as a part five, thus providing those areas with more protection.

5.
Items for Discussion and Reports
 

5.1
Memo from Brandon Ward, Senior Planner - 41 William Street - Application for Zoning By-law Amendment
 

The applicants previously submitted an application for mulit-dwelling buildings. This new submission is scheduled to have a public meeting on June 7th, 2021 and is therefore being circulated for Committee comments. Councillor Sherwood confirmed that the current proposal will leave the heritage building untouched. Lynda Addy commented that it was a win for the non-designated building to remain intact. Gary Sarazin voiced concern about the close proximity of the new unit to the heritage structure.

Brandon Ward confirmed that a zoning permit is required for adding a semi-detached dwelling and that it will be more of a townhouse sized product. Special provisions will be required due to the irregular lot line around Hannah Street. It was recommended that the Committee's focus be to dissipate potential heritage impact of the additional building by advocating for a complementary heritage design.

  • Recommendation: 2021-026
    Moved byL. Addy

    That the Committee approve Lynda Addy to provide a memo to Planning for Council, which: i) indicates the Committee’s support for the existing detached dwelling being preserved within this development proposal; and ii) describes the Committee’s desire for the proposed new dwellings to be designed and oriented to complement the existing structure.

    Carried Unanimously

6.
Façade Improvement Applications
 

6.1
7 Mill Street - Updated Façade Improvement Grant Application
 

The applicant was previously approved for $4700 and would now potentially qualify for a remainder of $4200 of grant money. The original grant was approved by the Sub-Committee. They are applying again as they were not able to get a contractor and now they would like another evaluation for a change to the intended exterior façade colour. The Committee had no objection to the proposed green paint colour.

  • Recommendation: 2021-027
    Moved byL. Addy

    That the Committee approve the grant on the condition that the applicant supply the Committee with and then acquire approval of a specific black paint colour or accept the Committee's suggestion of using Day's End (2133-30) or Deep River (1582) from Benjamin Moore.

    Carried

7.
Correspondence
 

7.1
Boulevard Cafe Permits - Approval Letters
 

There were no new changes to the approvals. Councillor Sherwood noted that the Stay at Home orders still do not permit boulevard cafes.

7.2
CHO Spring Newsletter
 

Councillor Sherwood commented that the online general meeting is free and will be held via Zoom on the 29th. It was also noted that the newsletter is open for submissions, should any Committee members wish to contribute.

8.
New Business
 

Councillor Sherwood noted that the price for extending the gifts to the OPP would be excessive and thus the Committee elects to verbally extend their gratitude to the former OPS members for being in the 2021 calendar. 

Lynda Addy shared that the historical information for 56 Mill Street cannot be verified until the library reopens and thus that particular plaque is on hold. 

The Committee discussed the sign for the new medical building and suggested that signs in the Heritage Conservation District be an aspect of the Façade Improvement Grant program as a way of allowing business owners an opportunity to improve their signage with Committee support.

  • Recommendation: 2021-028
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood

    That the Committee provide Council with comment on substandard sign at 195 Broadway and that they propose an amendment to the Sign By-law to tighten criteria.

    Carried

9.
Date of Next Meeting
 

10.
Adjournment
 

The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

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