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01 20 2025 Heritage Committee Agenda /-< The Township of Oro-Medonte Heritage Committee Agenda Council Chambers Township of Monday, January 20, 2025 Proud Heritage,Exciting Future 6:30 p.m. The Township of Oro-Medonte is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment that is based on respect for the dignity and rights of everyone within the organization and for those individuals visiting our organization. The Township of Oro-Medonte supports and fosters an environment that is safe, welcoming and respectful for all residents, visitors, members of Council and staff. Input on agenda items are welcome and encouraged by emailing agendacomment(cD-oro-medonte.ca. Page 1. Call to Order: The Township of Oro-Medonte acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional land of the Anishnaabek (A- nish- in- aa- beh) people, and ancestral territory of the Huron-Wendat. The Anishnaabek include the Odawa [Oh-DAH-wah], Ojibwe [O-jib-we] and Pottawatomi [boh-tah-WAH-toh-mee] nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. It continues today as the home for diverse Indigenous Peoples including the historic M6tis Community in Penetanguishene. The Anishnaabek people continue to have an enduring relationship with this land, specifically the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, the Chippewa Tri- Council and the Williams Treaties First Nations. The Huron-Wendat Nation also continues to pay respect and protect their ancestors and heritage on this land. We honour the Indigenous history and culture that has thrived for millennia in this territory and the Treaties that bind us together as partners in the spirit of a shared sustainable and prosperous future. We are all Treaty People. Our commitment begins with acknowledging the Truth so that we can move forward together towards Reconciliation. 2. Agenda Approval: a) Motion to Approve the Agenda. 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest: Page 1 of 36 4. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting: 3 - 6 a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, October 21, 2024. 10 21 2024 Heritage Committee Minutes 5. Communications: 7 - 18 a) Correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario re: Quarterly Publication, Autumn, 2024. CHO 19 b) Correspondence dated December 6, 2024 from Gavin Downing, Director, Heritage Policy and Programs Branch re: Summary of Bill 227 Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act. Bill 227 Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act 6. Reports of Members of Council/Municipal Officers: 20 - 34 a) DS2025-009, Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: Designation under the Ontario Heritage Act, Carley Community Hall (396 Warminster Sideroad). DS2025-009 35 - 36 b) Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: Heritage Committee Updates. Verbal Matters Form - Updates 7. Next Meeting Date: To Be Confirmed. 8. Adjournment: a) Motion to Adjourn. Page 2 of 36 4.a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, October 21 , 2... The Township of Oro-Medonte Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes Township of Council Chambers Proud Heritage,Exciting Future Monday, October 21, 2024 6:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Randy Greenlaw Councillor Richard Schell (Chair) Councillor Lori Hutcheson (Co-Chair) Ruth Fountain Dorothy Moore Victoria Veenstra (arrived @ 6:32 p.m.) Anne Walker Jessie Woodrow Regrets: Kayla Thibeault Staff Present: Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner; Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner; Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk 1. Call to Order: Councillor Schell (Chair) assumed the Chair at the above noted time and called the meeting to order followed by the reading of the Land Acknowledgement. The Township of Oro-Medonte acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional land of the Anishnaabek (A- nish- in- aa- beh) people, and ancestral territory of the Huron-Wendat. The Anishnaabek include the Odawa [Oh-DAH-wah], Ojibwe [O-jib-we] and Pottawatomi [boh-tah-WAH-toh-mee] nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. It continues today as the home for diverse Indigenous Peoples including the historic Metis Community in Penetanguishene. The Anishnaabek people continue to have an enduring relationship with this land, specifically the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, the Chippewa Tri-Council and the Williams Treaties First Nations. The Huron-Wendat Nation also continues to pay respect and protect their ancestors and heritage on this land. We honour the Indigenous history and culture that has thrived for millennia in this territory and the Treaties that bind us together as partners in the spirit of a shared sustainable and prosperous future. We are all Treaty People. Our commitment begins with acknowledging the Truth so that we can move forward together towards Reconciliation. Page 1 of 4 Page 3 of 36 4.a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, October 21 , 2... Heritage Committee Minutes — Monday, October 21 , 2024. 2. Agenda Approval: a) Motion to Approve the Agenda. Motion No. HC241021-1 Moved by Walker, Seconded by Fountain It is recommended that the agenda for the Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, October 21, 2024 be received and approved. Carried. 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest: None declared. 4. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting: a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, May 27, 2024. Motion No. HC241021-2 Moved by Veenstra, Seconded by Moore It is recommended that the draft minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, May 27, 2024 be received and approved as printed and circulated. Carried. 5. Communications: a) Correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario re: Quarterly Publication, Summer, 2024. Motion No. HC241021-3 Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Walker It is recommended that the correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) re: Quarterly Publication, Summer, 2024 be received. Carried. Page 2 of 4 Page 4 of 36 4.a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, October 21 , 2... Heritage Committee Minutes — Monday, October 21 , 2024. 6. Reports of Members of Council/Municipal Officers: a) DS20240-128, Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: Heritage Designation Evaluation, Carley Community Hall. The Committee consented to allow member of the public to provide verbal comments. Motion No. HC241021-4 Moved by Woodrow, Seconded by Veenstra It is recommended 1 . That DS2024-128, Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: Heritage Designation Evaluation — Carley Community Hall be received and adopted. 2. That it is recommended to Council that the Heritage Committee and staff be authorized to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate Carley Community Hall in accordance with Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 3. That staff proceed accordingly. Carried. b) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner; and Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: Heritage Committee Updates. Motion No. HC241021-5 Moved by Moore, Seconded by Fountain It is recommended that the verbal form presented by Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner; and Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: Heritage Committee Updates be received. Carried. Members of the Committee recognized the Senior Planner and thanked her for the work and contribution made to the Committee. c) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism Update: Summary of Bill 200 Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act. Motion No. HC241021-6 Moved by Veenstra, Seconded by Woodrow It is recommended that the correspondence presented by Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism Update: Summary of Bill 200 Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act be received. Carried. Page 3 of 4 Page 5 of 36 4.a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, October 21 , 2... Heritage Committee Minutes — Monday, October 21 , 2024. 7. Next Meeting Date: a) To Be Confirmed. 8. Adjournment: a) Motion to Adjourn. Motion No. HC241021-7 Moved by Moore, Seconded by Walker It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 7:20 p.m. Carried. XN Councillor Richard Schell, Chair Janette Teeter, Deputy Clerk N Vk -Am\ Page 4 of 4 Page 6 of 36 i^. 5.a) Corresp o Community Heritage OntarV r&,Au erV Public... .. news 2024 W Quarterly publication of Community Heritage Ontario I Patrimonie Communataire De L'Ontario We' re having a membershipdrive ! Municipalities across Ontario are encouraged to join Community Heritage Ontario. Our members enjoy a variety of benefits. These include training events, studies, and opportunities to connect with heritage professionals. Another exciting year lies ahead, so pass it on! Help support volunteer heritage committees! Join today for the low membership fee of$75 and receive this great quarterly newsletter! Request a member application form by emailing info@communityheritageontario.ca Legislative updates NeragE?C yOf� °mmittee Community Heritage Ontario is an advocate for Member heritage in Ontario. Board members encourage the development of local heritage advisory committees. Top training events They provide information about legislative updates and links to past educational experiences. The Ontario Heritage Conference is the top training Got a question? Find the director who represents your event of the year! This is an annual general meeting area of the province. Visit our website to learn about with training sessions. The event is sponsored by your role as a heritage advisory committee member Community Heritage Ontario, Architectural and more. Conservancy Ontario and the Ontario Association of Visit www.communityheritageontario.ca Heritage Professionals who take great care in presenting relevant guidance to our volunteers in Feature article the field. Want to host a conference? Contact CHO. How Markham saved an 1860s farm house The City of Markham is proud to be recognized as a provincial leader in the conservation of its built herit- age. The city highlights examples of the preservation • and incorporation of heritage resources in development areas that stand out as winners for all parties involved. ARCHITECTURAL For example, a house was constructed circa 1860 for }MSERVANCY ` 1 George Peach, a farmer who had emigrated from Eng ONTARIO - land in the 1830's. He prospered in the following years, allowing him and his wife Isabella to build a farmhouse Solid policy advice of superior craftsmanship. The property was listed on Markham's Heritage Register and had been purchased The Architectural Conservancy Ontario and the by Kylemore Communities (Victoria Square) Ltd. for the Ontario Association of Heritage Professionals are purpose of constructing 186 townhouse units. front and centre with advice to municipal advisory Find out how the farm house was saved on page 4. committees. Meet them at the annual conference! CHOnews I communityheritageontario.ca I Autumn / I'automne 2024 Page 7 of 36 Legislative update from ACO 71 PPS 2024 has no protection for undesignated properties By Dan Schneider, Chair Protected heritage property is defined narrowly as ACO Policy Committee designated property and a few other things, meaning that The new Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 the new policy will not mandate the conservation of listed came into effect on October 20, 2024. What kRCHITECTURAL heritage properties and other heritage property that has changed. ONSERVAN' meets the Ontario Heritage Act criteria for heritage Here's a quick rundown of the key changes of interest significance but is not listed or designated. to ACO members and to the entire heritage preservation The result of this change is that municipal councils, community: provincial ministers and the Ontario Land Tribunal will no The new statement is called the Provincial Planning longer have to ensure that non-designated heritage Statement. It replaces the current Provincial Policy property is conserved in making decisions to approve Statement, 2020, which has been in force for the last four planning and development projects. years. The adjacency policy, requiring that development on The new PPS is much more housing-focused. lands adjacent to a protected heritage property not adversely impact the heritage attributes of the property, The cultural heritage has not been changed: it will continue to apply to PPS WIN policies have been development on property contiguous to a protected Focus on housing weakened compared to heritage property or on other adjacent property as 14 the old PPS; this means defined in the municipality's Official Plan (giving that for the first time in PPS LOSS the history of the PPS the municipalities leeway to define adjacent to include properties across the street, for example). Significant historical policies for the properties are not conservation of built Anew policy has been added that municipalities and protected heritage, cultural heritage other planning authorities are "encouraged" to develop landscapes and 11 Proactive strategies for conserving significant built PPS WIN archaeology have gone heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes." backwards. "Proactive strategies" is not defined and its meaning Protection built in for is not clear but the new policy may prove useful in contiguous projects The first (and most making the case for Official Plan policies and other important) heritage policy has been changed from measures that aim to conserve properties no longer PPS LOSS? Significant built heritage covered by the"shall be conserved" policy. Proactive strategies resources and cultural The entire new PPS is here: hops://www.ontario.ca/ for conserving non- heritage landscapes shall page/provincial-planning-statement-2024. The cultural designated properties be conserved" to heritage policies are in section 4.6. "Protected heritage ACO will need to be vigilant in monitoring the impacts This list is an attempt to property ... shall be of the PPS changes. NOTE FROM THE CHO BOARD: summarize the article. conserved." Community Heritage Ontario shares the concerns of ACO. N °^ Share your story with readers! readers about heritage matters. Copyright w^ o CHOnews Subscribers and Municipal Heritage remains with the author or creator. Credit is p g given to the author and source, CHOnews on : CHOnews is published Committees are encouraged to submit articles all copies. No work can be reprinted in any quarterly by Community (Microsoft Word) and images (JPG) with high p P Heritage Ontario. quality resolution (300 dpi). Articles are published form without permission of the Community Heritage Ontario published in the language they are received. copyright holder. 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Find more information at Heritage Ontario (CHO) held its quarterly meeting in www.communityheritageontario.ca/education/heritage- September, and renewed its commitments in support of property-insurance-information/ municipal heritage committees. The board reviewed the organization's financial report Community Heritage Ontario will continue to work which included a loss from the 2024 Ontario Heritage with Architectural Conservancy Ontario (ACO) to jointly Conference. Even with positive feedback from delegates advocate for municipal heritage committees following in Gravenhurst, as there was from London the previous provincial government policy changes, such as the new year, the books once again did not balance. CHO Provincial Planning Statement, 2024. directors discussed amendments to the future conference Provincial changes to the 2020 PPS were outlined in memorandum of understanding that promote a closer September by Vice-Chair Regan Hutcheson, who is also working relationship. The increasing cost of food has Manager of Heritage Planning in Markham, and a affected conference registration. Regretfully, CHO board member of the Canadian Association of Heritage members passed a resolution to increase the 2025 early Professionals (CAHP). The PPS will focus on creating bird conference rate to $300 and raise other rates housing in such areas as dormant commercial properties accordingly. and around major transit stations, but not in prime Board members will promote the benefits of agricultural areas. The PPS will leave preservation of non- membership with Community Heritage Ontario. The designated properties to local municipalities. While the board did not increase the $75 annual membership fee. PPS continues to protect designated properties, it now The board learned that the emerging theme of the encourages municipalities to be creative when faced with 2025 conference is adaptive reuse. With support and development on or near properties of cultural or historical teaching in mind, early topics include how heritage significance that are not protected by designation. The properties are a benefit to tourism, how to negotiate PPS, 2024 came into force on October 20, 2024. development in heritage areas and using modern CHO is working with ARA Consultants to see if there technology to assist with research and restorations. To is a significant difference between insuring designated help ensure that the conference in Prince Edward County properties and those properties containing older buildings meets the needs of delegates, Vice-Chair Hutcheson that are not designated. Surveys will be mailed to 2,000 offered to poll his peers across Ontario for topics. Prince potential study participants. Insuring heritage properties Edward County has already secured support from its is a recurring issue that CHO has addressed many times artistic and business communities to host delegates on over the years. About a decade ago, a workshop that two historical properties. Provincial ministry is always willing to train you free! Editor's Note: this is a shortened article that was first published in the Winter 2024 issue. Originally submitted by the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM). The ministry's Heritage Policy and Services Unit (HPSU) is pleased to provide training sessions to municipalities on a variety of topics related to the Ontario Heritage Act(OHA) including: roles and responsibilities of municipal heritage committee members; high level overview of Ontario Heritage Act, individual property designation and heritage conservation district designation. Our team continues to offer training — at no cost —to new and existing municipal heritage committees. The training is approximately one hour followed by a question and answer period. If your committee would like to book training, please contact heritage @ontario.ca Advertise in CHOnews! Reach a province-wide readership composed of Municipal Heritage Committee members, heritage societies, municipal officials and heritage-conscious individuals! Advertisement location is at the discretion of the editor. Contact Rick Schofield 416.282.2710 schofield@communityheritageontario.ca Costs per issue are: Full page $300 Half page $150 Third page $100 Quarter page $75 One sixth page $50 Business card $25 Classified ads $12.00/column inch. Display ads camera ready (TIFF). 3 CHOnews I communityheritageontario.ca I Autumn /I'automne 2024 Page 9 of 36 b.a) Correspondence from ommunl_ _-_- err n 'ano re: Quarterly Flubli ... .v 1 Rom... - -- - -• -a4:. F. s-ak 4a Markham made 1860 farm house part of new subdivision By Peter Wokral, By the spring of 2015, one could was vacant, and rather sad and for- Senior Heritage Planner have easily assumed that the days of lorn-looking standing by itself in an The City of Markham is proud to be the George and Isabella Peach empty field. But the high quality of recognized as a Provincial leader in House were numbered. The associ- original construction was still appar- the conservation of its built heritage ated barn complex had already been ent to anyone with a trained eye for and would like to highlight examples demolished and vegetation and soil heritage buildings. of the preservation and incorpora- were in the process of being re- The house was constructed circa tion of heritage resources in devel- moved by heavy construction equip- 1860 for George Peach, a farmer opment areas that stand out as win- ment paving the way for a subdivi- who had emigrated from England in ners for all parties involved. sion of new homes. The house itself the 1830's. He obviously prospered in the following years, allowing him and Isabella to build a farmhouse of such superior craftsmanship. Despite having a simple T-shaped floor plan and a 1-1/2 storey gabled roof form, the house was enhanced by sym- metry, good proportions, a deeply moulded wooden cornice and eave returns, solid masonry walls featur- ing Flemish Bond and polychromatic brickwork with a robust front en- trance with delicate transom and sidelights, and gable end chimneys. The property was listed on Markham's Heritage Register and had been purchased by Kylemore Communities (Victoria Square) Ltd. for the purpose of constructing 186 townhouse units. Through the Zon- `,, � � ing Amendment, Plan of Subdivision This farm house was built in 1860. The two photos above show the condition of the and Site Plan Control application property prior to becoming a subdivision. (Photo courtesy of Markham heritage staff) (Continued on page 5) 4 CHOnews I communityheritageontario.ca I Autumn /I'automne 2024 Page 10 of 36 Restoredaib'dHa"rm n�iouse�ecatiahe rag a°r' i'am Tan�ri 'iar�'c (Continuedfrom page 4) of the Gregory Design Group collab- orated to produce a thorough resto- process, shepherded by Amanda ration plan and design for an at- Kosloski of Armstrong Planning and tached garage addition. Project Management, the City was Markham's Heritage Staff were " able to secure conservation of the on hand to answer any questions, " resource through conditions of ap- provide design advice, review con- proval. This included designation of servation plans and help in decision the property and a Heritage Conser- making. Given the quality of the vation Easement Agreement with a proposal, the Heritage Markham developer having extensive experi- Committee was fully onboard. ence building in Markham and an �� E The result is something that all understanding and appreciation of involved can be extremely proud of. the City's commitment to preserving The George and Isabella Peach r �, it cultural heritage resources. house now serves as a local land- The developer proposed slightly mark and a welcoming reminder to ent challenges and cost of retaining relocating the Peach House to an the residents of the townhouse de- and restoring a heritage building ample sized corner lot at the en- velopment of the early settlement there is indeed a market. In 2021 trance road into the townhouse de- and agricultural history of Markham. the restored property was purchased velopment adjacent to parkland Its sensitive integration into the for use as a family home for a little which preserved the original orienta- under $2 million. The value to the community also provides a template tion and prominence of the house and example for other developers on community and Markham' s heritage from Woodbine Avenue. The devel- how to incorporate a heritage asset is even greater. oper hired Jennfier Cartwright and with respect, that both enhances Peter Wokral is a Senior Heritage Peter Sciavilla of Pace Developments and lends prestige to the overall de- Planner in the Planning and Urban to skillfully manage the project. They velopment. Design Department of the City of hired Architect Michael Scott and It also proves that despite the inher- Markham. architectural designer Russ Gregory ■■■ NINE p -_ ■■ NOR II�O�II.II�� Illlllllli�llli�lll�l?s�l � � . .. a,� � _. � ,,1a��vii Ililllllll III 4I ,. I The 1860 farm house was fully restored and moved to a corner of the subdivision. It has become a community landmark as well as a home for a family. (Photo courtesy of Pace Development Inc.) 5 CHOnews I communityheritageontario.ca I Autumn /I'automne 2024 Page 11 of 36 Origina�scW0 suppofkea`�'aveyr1eyanav°alrsupp�§ stop bl1C By Terry Fegarty Many of the first settlers to the community and surrounding At the cross-roads of four Waverley area were retired soldiers townships meant successively larger Townships, Tiny, Tay, Flos and Oro- from the base, as well as United school buildings were necessary. Medonte, the village of Waverley Empire Loyalists given land grants. This red brick building was was one of the earliest communities Members of the military and civilians opened in 1926 in Waverley to serve in the Township of Tay. Waverley displaced from Drummond Island the union school section comprising was originally established as one also settled in the area. S.S. 3 Flos, S.S. 4 Tiny, S.S. 4 Tay stop on the Penetanguishene Road, HISTORICAL BACKGROUND and S.S. 9 Medonte. a supply route running from Barrie By 1842-1843, the first school It was built as a three-room to the naval base at was built— a log building. Four more schoolhouse, replacing a series of Penetanguishene and developed followed, each increasing in size. An earlier schools on the same site, to after the War of 1812. ever-growing population in the accommodate the growth in the numbers of school age children coming from }.* Waverley and the surrounding area. Not only did the building serve as the school, but also as the —M= community centre. a02 0-8 This was often the _ on , ® , _ __� Y: location for community meetings, special forums, and social functions such as dances or receptions. It closed as a school --- c.1966. At that point , Y the pupils were dispersed to schools in Easterly principal entrance of the former school that was converted into a veterinary clinic. (Photo cour- nearby communities. tesy of Township of Tay) The building now serves as a veterinary clinic. •fiT ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION 6462 Hwy 93 is a former three-room r school building converted for icommercial use. It exemplifies the two- s--; _- _ or three-room school imam �• -, form built in growing J rural areas of Ontario ® until the 1950's. It is a good example of early Mt �'' , �►=. rural school design '~ and architecture S.S. Union School 1926-1966 in Waverley. (Photo courtesy of Township of Tay) (Continued on page 7) 6 CHOnews I communityheritageontario.ca I Autumn /I'automne 2024 Page 12 of 36 Waverley)school renovations retained original Materials Ceilings of patterned pressed tin (left)and pine tongue-and-groove(right) can be found in several rooms. (Photo courtesy of Tay) (Continued from page 6) resulting from provincial standards in the early 20th century. Constructed _ r -. ..... , of very good quality materials and ONE u - craftsmanship, the building is also a r _ good example of the simple and M� �;� � adaptable functional design of the open, well-lit, two-and three-room layouts of schoolhouses from this period. The original exterior is basically ••� --- - _ _. intact. The building is one-and-a-half storey on a rectangular plan with a rear (west) wing. The base plan is r----- 597'(east) and 368.5"(south). It is The former section number(S.S. No. 3) is engraved on a concrete slab resting on a constructed of solid red brick and concrete lintel over the door. (Photo courtesy of Township of Tay) has a poured concrete foundation. Edwardian-style quoins decorate the No. 3) is engraved on a concrete elevations provided access to the external corners of the building. slab resting on a concrete lintel over central hallway. The building made extensive use the door. There are concrete lintels Although the interior was of upper windows which, together over all upper windows on the east substantially renovated in 2007, with large classrooms, were fagade. The bell (now lost) in the several features in the interior are belfry above the front door was used designed to maximize the use of unchanged since construction. At the well l h as we l h h call the children to school natural light, particularly on the east to main entrance, the building retains and south elevations (9 windows as to call the community together in the original vestibule with stairs each). The windows are partially case of important news or danger. leading up to the main floor, with a fixed panes and double-hung panes, There are covered entrances further course up to the original all with gas-filled space between the (renovated, but true to the originals) principal's office, which is intact. The panes for insulation. All windows are on both north and south elevations, staircase, newels, balusters and vinyl replicas of the originals. originally for the boy and girl pupils. handrail are original. On the principal (east) fagade, a Originally, a central hallway The original 12-foot ceiling central frontispiece encloses the transected the main floor leading to height has been preserved in what entrance. The door is 1 leaf with a the third (west) classroom. The first are now the reception room, fixed panel and twin sidelights, and second classrooms flanked the treatment room, and dog grooming replicating the original. hallway on either side. The pupils' The former section number (S.S. entrances on the north and south (continued on page sJ 7 CHOnews I communityheritageontario.ca I Autumn /I'automne 2024 Page 13 of 36 Waverley Correponden�e from Corp�n nity Hritage Ontario�e, Quj e�lx PublicFormer sc oo buil ing designate in (continuedfrom page 7) -groove ceiling coverings. Ceiling moldings replicate the studio. The strip flooring (mostly maple) is original to the style of the originals. school and visible except in the treatment room. Several SUMMARY rooms feature the original pressed tin or pine tongue-and The former school at 6462 Hwy 93 was built in 1926 to replace a series of schools in Waverley serving the children of the town and the four surrounding townships. The series of sequential schools is a very good example of the development of a publicly funded system of 1 education in Ontario, following the Common School Acts of the 1840's. It is also one of the best early examples of �1 F� a public institutional presence in Tay Township, illustrating a significant phase of cultural development for the community in both recognizing the importance of I education and supporting its funding through taxation. 1, In 2018 the property was designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. SOURCES _ Hunter, A. F., A History of Simcoe County, Barrie Ontario, County of Simcoe 1909, Ontario school architecture http://ontarioarchitecture.ca/school.htm -- - -- Rural Schoolhouses, School Grounds, and their Equipment https://files.eric.ed.clov/fulltext/ED542092.pdf Township of Tay: Heritage Register and Inventory- Waverley School . - http://www.chidiacanimalhospital.com/index.l)hp/ r waverley 1/ou r-waverley-location Terry Fegarty is a member of the Township of Tay MOM Municipal Heritage Committee and a Director of Community Heritage Ontario. Share your story today! We can all learn from each other's experiences. �i We encourage you to contribute to CHOnews in �,,goose the form of a story or a letter to the editor. The next deadline is January 10. That's a great time to showcase your heritage activities occurring between February and April. Regular articles tend to be 500-1000 words and accompanied by 1-4 good quality ]PEG photos. Shorter pieces can be submitted as a single item or together as a theme. The original vestibule (top) contains original wooden stairs, Submit your article to: newel and handrail to the main floor(middle)and former princi- neWSletteracom nunityheritageontario.Ca pal's office(bottom). (Photo courtesy of Township of Tay) 8 CHOnews I communityheritageontario.ca I Autumn /I'automne 2024 Page 14 of 36 OHC `25�w�IPr epindPiis�tforic�uiwc�'i ngst �irnead'eve�nu rve�nuels Planning for the 2025 Ontario Heritage Conference in changes regarding contiguity. June is well underway with events scheduled for a variety Friday evening, CHO hosts an information session for of heritage venues in scenic Prince Edward County. The municipal heritage committee volunteers. This event may theme is Adaptive Reuse:How Heritage Properties Bene- include ministry participation, depending on their availa- fit Economic Development, Tourism and the Community. bility, unless they prefer to do a keynote in the morning. The event dates are June 19 to 21. Organizers are hopeful that this session can include dis- The Thursday evening welcome will be at Picton's cussion of the updated toolkit as well as many other tips Crystal Palace. The palace was built in 1890. and tricks for effective volunteer participation. Back then, it was just one of many Crystal Palaces that Annual general meetings for the Ontario Association sprang up throughout the world including New York City of Heritage Planners (OAHP) and the Community Heritage and locally in Napanee and Kingston. Inspired by the Ontario (CHO) are both planned for Friday. original Crystal Palace created by Sir Joseph Paxton in On Saturday, attendees will venture out into the 1851 for the Great Exhibition in London England, this county to visit heritage sites repurposed for everything Picton heritage from a cidery to a landmark is one of winery to a field the few original Crystal Palaces f � center in a wilder- ness area. They will remaining in the = _ enjoy a wide range world. of topics and activi- Following the :■ si x. ties including walk- opening of the ing tours in a vil- conference, an ___ ...... lage or a rail-trail or architectural walk- a cemetery. ing tour of down- ---J` Organizers are town Picton will show how chimneyplanning a visit for r::4 _ a mid-morning swifts, a species at snack at, reputedly, risk in Ontario, are an incredible bak- 'Y� usin local heritage g g5 �.- .. ery. Its location to buildings as their r f ` "`'�' _, _ s"� 4 be disclosed with habitat. r r;, ticket purchase! Friday sessions Scenic Prince Edward County hosts 2025 conference. (Photo by Karen Palmer) and events includ- ing snacks, lunch Accommodations: The organizing committee is and the gala dinner are all scheduled for Base 31, former- working to secure conference rates for early bookings as ly the Picton Military Base. The base was retrofitted and early as possible. Attendees will likely need to drive to repurposed as an event venue. It displays some interest- any activities outside of Picton. Also, the Friday shuttles ing artefacts including a Lancaster Bomber. within the town may be limited to the evening. In addition to a few Friday sessions that will highlight Accommodations are spread across the county and in- the adaptive reuse theme, CHO, ACO &OAHP are seeking clude a variety of hotels, rentals and bed and breakfasts. input for presentations that focus on current heritage is- Lots to do if you stay longer: Although Thursday's sues such as how the new planning definitions may affect activities won't officially get underway till 5ish, there are developmental infill contiguous to heritage properties; many interesting walking tours and heritage sites to enjoy what digital and electronic tools may be of help with her- in the town of Picton. For anyone staying over Saturday, itage research and restorations; and an update on the optional evening events including a concert are being tools and knowledge that can assist MHC members to planned. The County Arts Program has its annual juried help their community understand and preserve local her- art exhibition and sale at the Armoury building, another itage under the current Ontario Heritage Act. adaptive heritage location. There are lots of interesting Two keynote speakers will offer insights on Friday local tours and activities for all ages on Sunday. We invite morning. One topic being fleshed out for the CHO- all of you to retrofit your heritage calendar: June 19-21 in sponsored keynote speaker is coping with infill in heritage Prince Edward County! Visitthecounty.com districts or near heritage buildings given the Planning Act 9 CHOnews I communityheritageontario.ca I Autumn /I'automne 2024 Page 15 of 36 • Ask 11 r*-, TheCounty 0 PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY♦ONTARIO Built in 1890 by F. T. Wright on a plan by Andrew Irving, Picton's Crystal Palace was inspired by the original Crystal Palace created by Sir Joseph Paxton in 1851 for the Great Exhibition in London England. Following the exhibition "Crystal Palaces sprang u THE CRYSTAL PALACE throughout the world, but sadly many have been lost to time with Picton's one of the few remaining. Base31 is Prince Edward County's hottest new cultural destination, located on the site of a former 70-acre WWII air training base just outside of Picton, Ontario. . t5T :'i:3 THE Built in 1913 as the home for the 16th ARMOURY Prince Edward Regiment, a local militia I unit with origins dating back to 1863. I The Armoury is located within a ■ designated heritage district and its new _. commercial design celebrates the ��"' building's military history with themes of remembrance, reflection & resilience. EXPERIENCE THESE & MORE ADAPTIVE HERITAGE VENUES AT THE 2025 ONTARIO HERITAGE CONFERENCE JOIN US JUNE 19TH 2OTH & 21ST IN BEAUTIFUL PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY 4& I Kingston's voluntary roundtable got favorable feedback By Don Taylor avoid costly time and effort in preparing plans and The Heritage Roundtable was instituted by the City of applications. In addition this kind of informal discussion Kingston in 2023 as a new procedure to provide advice with community members with years of experience with on proposals for alterations to the city's heritage maintaining heritage buildings could provide a valuable buildings. educational experience for owners, new committee The Roundtable feature emerged from discussions in members, and heritage staff. For many applications staff the Review Committee established by Council in 2019 to make decisions as to whether an application is considered address serious concerns about the City's heritage Alminor" so that it can be handled by staff without procedures. The idea, suggested by Helen Finley, was to consulting the heritage committee or Council, and the allow owners wishing to make alterations to a designated Roundtable could provide input to facilitate these property to discuss plans informally with heritage staff decisions. It should be noted that the Roundtable and with members of the community with interest and discussions were to be entirely non-binding and expertise in heritage buildings. A Roundtable meeting at applicants were free to ignore any suggestions that were an early stage would provide feedback to owners about made. proposed renovations from both the city and community Having attended many Roundtable meetings I believe and lead to improved alteration proposals and more that they have generally functioned as hoped. Many efficient processing. The Committee Report was approved applicants have appreciated them, and attendees from by Council and the first Roundtable took place in spring the public, from city staff, and from heritage committee of 2023. A review after a year of its operation is therefore members have commented favourably on Roundtable appropriate. discussions. Applications that have benefitted from the It was hoped that the Roundtable would be valuable Roundtable process seem to go through subsequent in several ways. Discussions could provide owners review by the heritage committee with little difficulty. considering alterations to their heritage buildings with In some ways, however, the Roundtable has been guidance based on good heritage practice, practicality, less successful than hoped. Instead of most applications and economy. The Roundtable could provide comments coming before the Roundtable, only a small fraction do. on what alterations were likely to be acceptable to the heritage committee and Council so that owners could (Continued on pope 12) 11 CHOnews I communityheritageontario.ca I Autumn /I'automne 2024 Page 17 of 36 Kingston vojupn'tary roun 'a'�'a'� u"sed11iiie'in firs ty arbl'c (Continued from page 11) concerns that staff are making decisions independently Since the Roundtable is not a compulsory procedure, it is about which proposed alterations can be approved by understandable that many applicants see it as another staff, so that alterations often take place without the layer of bureaucracy and delay, and choose to skip it. knowledge of the heritage committee, or Council, or the Since it can take up valuable time of heritage staff public. In practice there is always going to be a grey area members, they may not always encourage applicants to where the decision about whether a particular alteration make use of Roundtable meetings. Also, participation by does or does not affect the heritage attributes of a knowledgeable community members and heritage building will be difficult. Input from knowledgeable committee members has been limited. Since the meetings committee and community members at an early stage take place during daytime hours, many people before detailed applications and staff reports are needed undoubtedly find it inconvenient to attend. In the case of would greatly facilitate such decisions. The Roundtable heritage committee members, the number allowed to would seem an ideal forum to provide advice for attend is limited by city requirements respecting decisions on whether the heritage committee and Council quorums, but in practice only a few members have should be consulted, but regrettably it is not being used attended, and even fewer of the less experienced for that purpose. The Roundtable is a novel instrument in members who could find it very educational. Kingston's heritage protection, and it may well be unique A central and sensitive issue in applying the Ontario in Ontario. It has worked well, but more support and Heritage Act to protect heritage buildings in all participation from the community and the City is needed municipalities is the extent to which city staff can approve to make it truly valuable. alterations without consulting heritage committees or This article is reprinted with permission of the author councils. When alterations are essentially maintenance from the Frontenac Heritage Foundation's newsletter and minor repair, or are governed by clear guidelines, it "Foundations" Don Taylor is a former, long-serving is surely reasonable for knowledgeable heritage staff to member of the Kingston heritage committee. He has give approval. In Kingston there have been ongoing owned and renovated several heritage buildings. � o CHO/PCO MISSION STATEMENT �eL To encourage the development of municipally appointed heritage advisory committees; el ts, Sw=• and, To further the identification, preservation, interpretation and wise use of community heritage locally, provincially and nationally. CHO/PCO board of directors meetings are open to any municipal heritage committee member. Meetings will be held virtually until further notice. If you wish to attend, please send a request to info@communityheritageontario.ca Community Heritage Ontario Board of Directors 2024/25 MATTHEW GREGOR of Scarborough TERRY FEGARTY of Tay Township JESSICA STARECKY of Grey Highlands Chair I IT/website; awards, membership Director I Chair, finance committee Director: Chair, conference; member of and policy committees 705.538.1585 communications committee 647.204.7719 terryfegarty@communityheritageontario.ca 647.999.8570 matthewgregor@communityheritageontario.ca HALE MAHON of Springwater Township jessicastarecky@communitheritageontario.ca REGAN HUTCHESON of Markham Director: membership committee Vice-Chair I Chair, policy&liaison com- 705.817.5493 Staff and Contracted Positions: mittee; member of conference and edu- halemahon@communityheritageontario.ca cation committees RICK SCHOFIELD of Scarborough cation 7.7000 committees 2080 JAMES BOUNTROGIANNIS of Oshawa Corporate Secretary I archives, member 905.477.7000 0 ext 2 munityheritageontario.ca Director: conference committee of membership committee regan905.718.7355 416.282.2710 Jamesbountrogiannis schofield@communityheritageontario.ca NANCY MATTHEWS of Grey Highlands Vice-Chair Chair, communications com- @communityheritageontario.ca � JEN CHRISTIE,Treasurer mittee; member of conference and mem- PAMELA VEGA of Richmond Hill jenniferchristie@communityheritageontario.ca bership committees Director: education and policy 519.924.3165 416.788.5147 NELLIE EVANS, Newsletter Editor nancymatthews@communityheritageontario.ca pamelavega@communityheritageontario.ca newsletter@communityheritageontario.ca 12 CHOnews I communityheritageontario.ca I Autumn /I'automne 2024 Page 18 of 36 5.b) Correspondence dated December 6, 2024 from Gavin Downing, Director,... From: Heritage Consultation (MCM) <Heritage.Consultation@ontario.ca> Sent: December 6, 2024 12:27 PM Subject: Bill 227 Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act Hello, On December 3, 2024,the Legislative Assembly of Ontario passed Bill 227,the Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario Act, 2024.As such,the public comment function on the proposal notice posted to the Environmental Registry has been closed. Schedule 20 of Bill 227 included amendments to Part II of the Ontario Heritage Act that affect easements held by the Ontario Heritage Trust (OHT). On December 4, 2024 Bill 227 received Royal Assent and this change is now in force, although it may take some time for these changes to appear on e-laws. The Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism's approval is no longer required where all or partial release of an easement held by the OHT would not affect the heritage attributes protected under the easement.The OHT will continue to complete the required due diligence to confirm that the release would not affect the heritage attributes,with its Board of Directors approving the release.The remaining requirements of the OHA still apply even after release of the easement, including those imposed by a Minister's Consent under Part 111.1 of the OHA, a designation by-law under Part IV, a heritage conservation district by-law under Part V or the archaeology requirements under Part VI. The amendment only affects easements held by the OHT, not municipal conservation easements. Any questions about specific OHT easements or administration of their easement program in general should be directed to the Ontario Heritage Trust. Ministry staff remain available to answer questions related to the broader administration of the OHA. Please direct inquiries to heritage(@ontario.ca Thankyou, Gavin Downing Director Heritage Policy and Programs Branch Ontario Q Taking pride in strengthening Ontario, its places and its people Page 19 of 36 6.a) DS2025-009, Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: D... Township o� Staff Report Proud Heritage, Exciting Future To: Heritage Committee From: Brianna Belcourt, Policy & Special Projects Planner Meeting Date: January 20, 2025 Report No.: DS2025-009 Subject: Designation under the Ontario Heritage Act Carley Community Hall (396 Warminster Sideroad) Type: Requires Action Motion No.: Recommendation It is recommended: 1. That Report No. DS2025-009 regarding Designation under the Ontario Heritage Act of the Carley Community Hall, dated January 20, 2025, be received and adopted. 2. That Council authorize the designation of the Carley Community Hall in accordance with Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 3. That staff bring forth the appropriate By-law for Council's consideration to designate the Carley Community Hall located on lands legally described as Part West Half Lot 7, Concession 9, former Township of Medonte, now in the Township of Oro-Medonte and municipally known as 396 Warminster Sideroad. 4. That a copy of the By-law, together with a statement explaining the cultural heritage value or interest of the property and a description of the heritage attributes of the property, be served to the Ontario Heritage Trust and registered against the property at the Land Registry Office. 5. That a Notice of the By-law be published on the Township's website. Development Services January 20, 2025 Report No. DS2025-009 Page 1 of 15 Page 20 of 36 6.a) DS2025-009, Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: D... Background Subject Property , The subject property is located at 396 Warminster Sideroad, and measures ' / a ' approximately 0.4 hectares (1 acre) in area. The property contains the Carley Community .' Hall, formerly a one-room schoolhouse referred1► to as S.S. No. 19 Medonte. The construction of ¢^ the school commenced in 1912, with the } schools' doors opening in 1913. Today the \ building is used as a community facility, owned by the Township of Oro-Medonte, where the property hosts community functions/activities or is rented for private events. A location map and aerial photo further illustrating the property are attached as Appendices A and B to this report, respectively. Designation Process Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.18, as amended (the Act), allows municipalities to designate a property to be of cultural heritage value or interest if the property meets the prescribed criteria. The purpose of designating a property is to: • Recognize the importance of a property to the local community; • Protect the property's cultural heritage value; • Encourage good stewardship and conservation; and, • Promote knowledge and understanding about the property. Designation not only publicly recognizes and promotes awareness of heritage properties, it also provides a process for ensuring that changes to a heritage property are appropriately managed and that these changes respect the property's heritage value. This includes protection from demolition. Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, introduced the concept of"legacy listed properties" and municipalities are required to review all non-designated (listed) properties on their registers as of December 31, 2022, by January 1, 2025. This January 1st deadline has now been extended to January 1, 2027, through Bill 200, Homeowner Protection Act, 2024. If a notice of intention to designate a legacy listed property is not issued by this specified deadline, the property must be removed from the register and cannot be relisted for five (5) years. Properties listed on or after January 1, 2023 have similar limitations, in that they can only remain on the register for two (2) years and if no notice of intention to designate is issued within that period the property must be removed and cannot be relisted for five (5) years. Development Services January 20, 2025 Report No. DS2025-009 Page 2 of 15 Page 21 of 36 6.a) DS2025-009, Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: D... Upon notice of these legislative changes the Township of Oro-Medonte's Heritage Committee reviewed the municipalities registrar and identified a number of listed properties to consider for designation. This list includes the Carley Community Hall at 396 Warminster Sideroad. Internally staff with the support of the members of the Township's Heritage Committee and in consultation with the Carley Community Hall Board completed a Heritage Designation Evaluation report which was presented to the Committee on October 24, 2024. Based on the research conducted, it was concluded that the property achieves the required criteria and is a suitable candidate for designation under Section 29 of the Act. That evening, the Committee passed the following resolution: Motion No. HC241021-4 Moved by Woodrow, Seconded by Veenstra It is recommended 1. That DS2024-128, Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: Heritage Designation Evaluation — Carley Community Hall be received and adopted. 2. That it is recommended to Council that the Heritage Committee and staff be authorized to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate Carley Community Hall in accordance with Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 3. That staff proceed accordingly. Carried. The resolution was forwarded to Council on November 13, 2024, and approval was granted to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate, in accordance with Section 29 of the Act. The Notice of Intention to Designate was published on the Township's website and sent to the Ontario Heritage Trust on December 10, 2024. Section 29 requires that the Notice be published for a minimum of thirty (30) days, with a decision on the matter being required within one hundred and twenty (120) days of the Notice being issued. The 30-day comment period has now lapsed, with no notice of objection received. Staff is thus seeking further direction from the Heritage Committee, and subsequently Council, related to the designation of the Carley Community Hall. A draft by-law has been prepared and forms Appendix C of this report. Analysis The Ontario Heritage Act requires that a property being considered for designation be evaluated according to the criteria outlined by Ontario Regulation 9106 (O. Reg. 9/06): Criteria for Determining Cultural Heritage Value or Interest. Development Services January 20, 2025 Report No. DS2025-009 Page 3 of 15 Page 22 of 36 6.a) DS2025-009, Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: D... According to O. Reg 9/06, after January 1, 2023, a property may be designated under Section 29 of the Act if it meets two or more of the following criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest: 1. The property has design value or physical value because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method. 2. The property has design value or physical value because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. 3. The property has design value or physical value because it demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. 4. The property has historical value or associative value because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. 5. The property has historical value or associative value because it yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. 6. The property has historical value or associative value because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. 7. The property has contextual value because it is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area. 8. The property has contextual value because it is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings. 9. The property has contextual value because it is a landmark. O. Reg. 569122, s. 1. The following paragraphs contain summaries from the Heritage Designation Evaluation justifying the manner that the Carley Community Hall achieves the criteria set out in O. Reg. 9/06. The complete analysis can be found in the Heritage Designation Evaluation , pages 3 thru 7. Historical or Associative Value The Carley Community Hall was originally constructed in 1912 by local builders, the McDuff Bros. using their state-of-the-art cement machine, as a one-room schoolhouse. The schoolhousew opened its doors in 1913 and began its history as a focal point of the community. The schoolhouse � and property were also used for '"Pk�"�e'' religious meetings, community ? A picnics and as a sports field. The :. :r t school closed shortly after the s Development Services January 20, 2025 Report No. DS2025-009 Page 4 of 15 Page 23 of 36 6.a) DS2025-009, Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: D... Carley rail station was torn down, with its last class graduating in 1965. The schoolhouse is now used as a community hall and features many of its original components. As many of the other ties to what Carley was, have in time disappeared, the community hall remains as a key connection to the areas heritage and history. The following historical and associative value criteria are thus achieved: • The property has historical value or associative value because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community. Design or Physical Value BeJTower Chalkboard The construction and style of Carley Hall is representative of the early 1900's and tells a story of the past, while highlighting the high degree of craftmanship of local builders. This is particularly exemplified through the following original components of the building: Exterior Rusticated Block _I-- Tin Ceiling 1 . The Exterior BrickworkT-- _ (Rusticated Concrete Block); - 2. The Bell Tower (Belfry); 3. The Chalkboard; and, �.- 4. The Tin Ceiling. The following design or physical value criteria is thus achieved: • The property has design value or physical value because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method; and, • The property has design value or physical value because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. Contextual Value 396 Warminster Sideroad and the Carley Community Hall are physically, visually, and historically linked to its surroundings. The site has been home to an institutional or public use since its construction in 1912, which continues to serve the surrounding community. The Hall has become a landmark for the Carley community and a reminder of its past. The following contextual value criteria is thus achieved: • The property has contextual value because it is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area; and, • The property has contextual value because it is physically, functionally, visually Development Services January 20, 2025 Report No. DS2025-009 Page 5 of 15 Page 24 of 36 6.a) DS2025-009, Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: D... or historically linked to its surrounding. S S,K�xaLY [] I �OM M,ck LOY C / I R L E X ate_ 7 rft 1{I� � !f6'Oaw'T� rs.Ni/rrw• LJwf L Ards AL/CA Vf SKMU6 RrNK fE COW cu6Ek GDA! r�v.rrr for y snAe 4#mu5 r 7 F M,r ORKK 640r . L.�^ • "Gr'ON Illtxs ca.sT.I riZ x!� Q4CF✓ sn, �Q JnfE 6C.A'. rf19 (saf fkE'7�N aiJ ooe.V cn..*KAr e./ r yYA/iON(I�R EX IrtiVwr'v �,� R�fS rgJ7oJ iRrrttsy /r s�ccri� LDT 6 •.p_/p�.,rs,clK�-' NUNaWarS o^K't 4,ggr4S" r.,ro srsys VfI?lG/919 0 Jb+ u.. 7 R.R. Y4T'TK446N !,p/ , Lar S Source:Medonte:A Township Remembered Financial/Legal Implications/ Risk Management The Township is responsible for all costs associated with registering the designation against the property at the Land Registry Office in accordance with Section 29 (12) (B) of the Ontario Heritage Act. Should the designation be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and Council choses to defend the decision, there are potential financial and legal implications. Additionally, costs associated with installing a commemorative plaque/signage may be incurred. A further report is anticipated to be presented to the Heritage Committee and Council for consideration in Spring 2025, to provide additional information and options in this respect. Policies/Legislation Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.18, as amended 0. Reg. 9/06: Criteria for Determining Cultural Heritage Value or Interest POL-PR-013 — Municipal Heritage Register Policy Corporate Strategic Priorities In December 2023, Council adopted the Township's Corporate Strategic Plan 2024- 2027. This initiative supports the following strategic priorities: Well Planned Development Development Services January 20, 2025 Report No. DS2025-009 Page 6 of 15 Page 25 of 36 6.a) DS2025-009, Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: D... Consultations In consultation with the Township's Heritage Committee and Council, the Notice of Intention to Designate was served to the Ontario Heritage Trust and published on the Township's website, on December 10, 2024. Staff have also been in communication with the Township's Operations and Community Services department and the Carley Community Hall Board. Attachments Appendix A— Location Map Appendix B — Aerial Photo Appendix C — Draft By-law Related Reports and Information Heritage Designation Evaluation: Carley Community Hall dated October 21, 2024 Notice of Intention to Designate: Carley Community Hall dated December 10, 2024 Conclusion Staff maintain the opinion that the Carley Community Hall located at 396 Warminster Sideroad is a good candidate for designation under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in order to recognize, protect and promote awareness of this heritage structure, on the basis that it meets the criteria for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. Staff recommends that the designation by-law be presented to Council for consideration. Respectfully submitted, Brianna Belcourt, Policy & Special Projects Planner January 8, 2025 Approvals: Date of Approval Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services January 13, 2025 Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services January 15, 2025 Shawn Binns, Chief Administrative Officer January 16, 2025 Development Services January 20, 2025 Report No. DS2025-009 Page 7 of 15 Page 26 of 36 6.a) DS2025-009, Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: D... Appendix A — Location Map p�ipe.w i 370 Unit RD 377 373 351 M Appendix A ^� Location of Carley Community Hall Proud Heritage,Escitiug Future 0 loom N I Development Services January 20, 2025 Report No. DS2025-009 Page 8 of 15 Page 27 of 36 6.a) DS2025-009, Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re- D... Appendix B — Aerial Image I 7} - i �J Y X 39G _x yet �5 mat T Appendix B Aerial —= Of, tv Carley Community Hall Proud Heritage,Exciting ham, 0 100 rn N I i i t Development Services January 20, 2025 Report No. DS2025-009 Page 9 of 15 Page 28 of 36 6.a) DS2025-009, Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: D... Appendix C — Draft By-law The Corporation of The Township of Oro-Medonte By-Law No. 2025-xxx A By-law to designate the Carley Community Hall (396 Warminister Sideroad) under the Ontario Heritage Act Whereas Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.18, as amended, authorizes the Council of a Municipality to enact a by-law to designate real property including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value or interest; And Whereas the Carley Hall, municipally known as 396 Warminister Sideroad, has been identified by the Township of Oro-Medonte Municipal Heritage Committee as being eligible for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; And Whereas Notice of Intention to pass a Designation By-law was given on December 10, 2024, in accordance with Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; And Whereas no Notice of Objection to the proposed designation has been served on the Clerk of the Township of Oro-Medonte; And Whereas this By-law is to be registered in the proper Land Registry Office with respect to the property described in Schedule "A" attached hereto; And Whereas the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest is set out in Schedule "B" attached hereto; And Whereas the Description of Heritage Attributes is set out in Schedule "C" attached hereto; Now Therefore the Council of The Township of Oro-Medonte hereby enacts as follows: 1 . That the Carley Hall, municipally known as 396 Warminister Sideroad, and more particularly described in Schedule "A", be designated as a structure of significant cultural heritage value as described in Schedule "B". 2. That the Heritage Attributes described in Schedule "C" form part of this By-law. 3. That Township staff are hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-law together with its schedules to be registered against the property in the Land Registrar's Office. Development Services January 20, 2025 Report No. DS2025-009 Page 10 of 15 Page 29 of 36 6.a) DS2025-009, Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: D... 4. That Township staff are hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-law together with its schedules upon the property owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust. 5. That Township staff are hereby authorized to cause notice of the passing of this By-law to be published on the Township's website for a period of thirty (30) days in accordance with the Notice requirements under the Ontario Heritage Act. 6. This by-law shall take effect on the final passing thereof. By-Law Read a First, Second and Third time, and Passed this xx day of xxxx, 2025. The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte Mayor, Randy Greenlaw Clerk, Yvonne Aubichon Development Services January 20, 2025 Report No. DS2025-009 Page 11 of 15 Page 30 of 36 6.a) DS2025-009, Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: D... Schedule "A" to By-law No. 2025-xxx for The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte Legal Property Description Municipal Address: 396 Warminster Sideroad Legal Description: Part West Half Lot 7, Concession 9, former Township of Medonte, as in RO214018; Oro-Medonte PIN No.: 58522-0014 Roll No.: 4346 020 003 07400 General Location: West of Warminster, on the north side of Warminster Sideroad between Line 8 North and Line 9 North Development Services January 20, 2025 Report No. DS2025-009 Page 12 of 15 Page 31 of 36 6.a) DS2025-009, Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: D... Schedule "B" to By-law No. 2025-xxx for The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte Description The subject property is located at 396 Warminster Sideroad, and measures approximately 0.4 hectares (1 acre) in area. The property is located west of the Warminster settlement between Line 9 North and Line 8 North, on the north side of the road. Being approximately 1 .5 kilometers east of the CPKC (Formerly Canadian Pacific) railway line, where the former Carley Station existed. The property includes the following buildings/structures: Structure Date of Construction One-room Schoolhouse (Carley Community Hall) 1912 The schoolhouse/hall is the primary heritage feature of the property and is located in the center of the property facing Warminster Sideroad. In addition, the property is mostly grassed open space with a small parking lot. Reasons for Designation The subject property at 396 Warminster Sideroad, is worthy of designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, as amended, for its cultural heritage value. The property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06 (O. Reg. 9/06), the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation under the categories of design/physical, historical/associative and contextual value. Specifically, it meets the following criteria: 1 . The property has design value or physical value because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method; 2. The property has design value or physical value because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit; 3. The property has historical value or associative value because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community; 4. The property has contextual value because it is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area; and, 5. The property has contextual value because it is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings. Development Services January 20, 2025 Report No. DS2025-009 Page 13 of 15 Page 32 of 36 6.a) DS2025-009, Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: D... Statement of Cultural Heritage Value The property municipally known as 396 Warminster Sideroad (Part West Half Lot 7, Concession 9, former Township of Medonte) holds cultural heritage value and interest to the Township of Oro-Medonte. The Carley Community Hall (formerly Carley School, S.S. No. 19 Medonte), constructed in 1912, stands as a reminder of the early days of schooling in rural Ontario and the role the one-room schoolhouse played as a community gathering place. The original chalkboard and bell tower represent these early days of education in the area. The interior tin ceiling is a rare example of this architectural feature. The exterior brickwork is a well-preserved case of a once-popular building technique, rusticated concrete block, perfected by local builders of the day. These features are worthy of heritage designation. INN, Development Services January 20, 2025 Report No. DS2025-009 Page 14 of 15 Page 33 of 36 6.a) DS2025-009, Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: D... Schedule "C" to By-law No. 2025-xxx for The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte Heritage Attributes The cultural heritage value and interest of the property is predominately found in the principal heritage attributes of the 1912 Carley Community Hall (formerly Carley School). Design or Physical Value Attributes that contribute to the design and physical value of the property at 396 Warminster Sideroad, being a representative example of a style, material or construction method and a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit: • The exterior brickwork (Rusticated Concrete Block), constructed by local builders the McDuff Bros. • The interior tin ceiling, on the main floor of the former schoolhouse. • The bell tower, a square belfry including finial. • The chalkboard, a key teaching tool of the one-room schoolhouse. Historical or Associative Value Attributes that contribute to the historic and associative value of the property at 396 Warminster Sideroad, providing an understanding of the social, developmental and institutional history of the area: • Association with the history of education in the Township of Oro-Medonte. • The bell tower, a square belfry including finial. • The chalkboard, a key teaching tool of the one-room schoolhouse. Contextual Value Attributes that contribute to the contextual value of the property at 396 Warminster Sideroad, by defining, supporting and maintaining the historic character of Carley and the landscape of the surrounding rural area: • Prominent location on Warminster Sideroad, near the rail line by Line 8 North where the Carley Station once stood. • The bell tower (belfry), a square belfry including finial. Development Services January 20, 2025 Report No. DS2025-009 Page 15 of 15 Page 34 of 36 6.b) Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: Heritage Comm... Verbal Matters (Section 13.3 of Township's rownshipo� Procedural By-Law No. 2023-043 Proud Heritage,Exciting Future Name: Brianna Belcourt Item Number/Name: Heritage Committee Updates Meeting Date: January 20, 2025 Motion No.: Type of Meeting: ❑ Council ❑ Special Council ❑ Development Services Committee ❑ Accessibility Advisory Committee x❑ Heritage Committee ❑ Traffic Safety Advisory Committee ❑ Human Resources Committee Heritage Committee Updates 1. Book Sales • Following the direction of the Committee at the last meeting, staff advertised in office, at the arena and via social media the Christmas Heritage Book Sale Campaign. The campaign ran from mid-November through to Christmas, with seemingly good response. • Consignment activity: o Jarratt Craft Sale — A total of$416.50 was sold, after commission is deducted. We are waiting for these books to be returned and payment to be made. o Carley Craft Sale — A total of$115.50 was generated, after commission to the Hall Board was paid. o The Red Shed Co. — Sold the remainder of the books they had on consignment. After commission is deducted, this generated $91.00 in revenue. The Red Shed Co. also picked up additional books for consignment. • With the Christmas Campaign the Story of Oro sold out and generated a waitlist! Page 35 of 36 6.b) Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: Heritage Comm... Verbal Matters (Section 13.3 of Township's rownshipo� Procedural By-Law No. 2023-043 Proud Heritage,Exciting Future o A few copies have since been returned from the Carley Craft Show. These copies are first being offered to those on the waitlist. Customer service will be reaching out to them. o We also anticipate a couple of copies to still be returned from the Jarratt Craft Sale. o The Red Shed Co has requested copies for their consignment when back in stock. • Finance has provided the following update on book sales: o December 2024 Sales: $160.18 o Total 2024 Revenue: $2,084.68 2. Status of the outstanding heritage designations and cultural heritage landscapes: • Heritage designations: 0 2379 Old Barrie Road East o Hawkestone Fire Hall Bell 0 4454 Line 5 North 0 3270 Line 10 North • Cultural heritage landscapes: o Rail Trail o Bayview Memorial Park 3. Lost Heros of Oro Play • The Lost Heros of Oro musical production with grace the stage at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto, Thursday, February 6 to Saturday, February 8, 2025 (various times). • Additional Information can be found on the Ontario Heritage Trust Website, here. • Lost Heros of Oro Trailer 4. Meeting Dates • The following scheduled Heritage Committee meeting dates fall on holidays where the office is closed. We would like to canvas the Committee to determine if there is an opportunity to select alternate, tentative dates should a meeting be warranted in the specific months. o February o April o May Page 36 of 36