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
  • M. Woodhouse
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: 2021-010
    Moved byM. Woodhouse

    That the minutes of the following meeting are approved: 

    Carried

4.
Presentations
 

5.
Items for Discussion and Reports
 

5.1
2nd Submission 60-62 Broadway OPZ 6/19
 

The Committee discussed the proposal for the combined commercial and residential building that would fall outside of the Heritage Conservation District (HCD). Brandon Ward clarified that the newly proposed height at the tallest portion of structure would be 18 metres. It was noted that the standard height for buildings in the HCD is 12 metres. 

Lynda Addy noted that the scale of the project, not necessarily the design, is the issue because it is adjacent to the heritage district and would be a marked contrast. Martin Woodhouse suggested a reverse in their design, in which the outdoor amenity area would face Broadway, essentially an 180 degree structural turn. Councillor Sherwood noted that the lack of on street parking is a concern for the existing business owners and the Committee agreed that this issue would put additional pressure on parking in the downtown area.

Brandon Ward confirmed that there have been extensive technical discussions with CDC regarding the building's proximity to Mill Creek.

The Committee would like to see an access point off of Broadway and it was noted that there are challenges to that access position due to the high volume of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The suggestion of an exit off of Broadway would be resubmitted to staff.

  • Recommendation: 2021-011
    Moved byL. Addy

    That the Committee recommend that developers reduce the height of the building on the side facing Broadway to 12 metres and for the stories above that to be stepped back further south from Broadway.

    Carried

5.2
Report from B. Ward, Manager of Planning - Proposed Demolition for a Municipal Heritage Register Property - 33 Church Street
 

The Committee discussed the demolition of an existing garage on the property which is not apart of the the original structure and the wish of the applicants to construct a two story addition.

Darryl Regimbal stated that its purpose would be to better suit the needs of his client who would be living at the property. He elaborated that the clients intend to restore it much closer to how it should look in the rendering in the package, with a nicer façade and reducing the width of the addition to give more space on the west side of building. This would move the addition a slightly closer to the sidewalk. The owners desire to use a recycled brick to match the exterior as closely as possible. Darryl Regimbal will bring the Committee's resolution to the clients through the publication of the minutes.

  • Recommendation: 2021-012
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood

    That the Committee approve the demolition with the recommendation that the upper and lower (two over two) sashes to be more like the original upper and lower, that the upper windows in the addition be two over two pairs, and for the windows in the centre contain two over two sashes, with one over one on the side windows.

    Carried

5.3
Report from L. Russell, Senior Planner - Proposed Demolition of Rear Addition - 14 William Street
 

The Committee discussed the proposed demolition of the rear addition. Lynda Addy noted that there are only a few Second Empire style buildings in Town and therefore this is a significant structure. The intention is to put vinyl over the stucco exterior as well. The Committee's chief concern was the treatment of the exterior of the house. 

  • Recommendation: 2021-013
    Moved byL. Addy

    That the Committee approve the demolition of rear addition on the condition that the house's exterior is renovated using an alternative to board and batten, such as a style of siding or brick that retains the elegance of the Second Empire architecture.

    Carried

5.4
Heritage Calendar 2022
 

The Committee agreed to start working on the 2022 calendar in June.

5.5
Gifts of Pictures and Cards for Community Heroes - Update
 

Linda Banks updated the Committee as to the delivery of gift bags and that the photos were printed at F Stop because the Walmart photo printers were not compatible with USB sticks.

  • Recommendation: 2021-013
    Moved byL. Banks

    That the Committee approve the amended spending for the gifts to up to $125.00.

    Carried

5.6
Quarterly Newsletter
 

Linda Addy confirmed that the newsletters were printed, that the labels and envelopes were acquired, and the newsletters were in nearing the mailing stage. The next newsletter will soon be in development.

6.
Facade Improvement Applications
 

7.
Correspondence
 

8.
New Business
 

The Committee discussed a query from the public and confirmed that semidetached dwellings may purchase Heritage Awareness Plaques. 

Martin Woodhouse resigned from the Heritage Orangeville Committee.

The BIA's newly appointed member, Mike Beattie is joining the Committee.

9.
Date of Next Meeting
 

The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday April 22, 2021.

10.
Adjournment
 

The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

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