BRANTFORD HERITAGE COMMITTEE MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 17, :15 P.M. CHARLIE WARD ROOM

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1 Bradley Emsley in the Chair 1. ROLL CALL BRANTFORD HERITAGE COMMITTEE MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 17, :15 P.M. CHARLIE WARD ROOM PRESENT: ABSENT WITH REGRETS: ALSO PRESENT: Brad Emsley, Beverly Garner, Rob Adlam, Leisah Marie Jansen, Wayne King, Councillor Dan McCreary, Cal Diegel (arrived at 6:20 p.m.) Cindy MacDonald-Krueger (arrived at 7:20 p.m.) Sarah Clarke, Paula Whitlow, Darren McCormack Chelsey Tyers, Policy Planning Chris Bell, Manager, Policy Planning Yuli Siao, Current Development Planning Barb Day, Recording Secretary 2. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS 2.1 Howard Rotberg 111 Sherwood Drive, Official Plan Amendment (OP-03-13) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment (PZ-10-13) Howard Rotberg advised that he was in attendance to ask for support from the committee for his Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment submission. The site on Sherwood Drive provides space for artisans, cultural space, office space, a fitness centre, ceramics, pottery, the Arts Block, a rope maker and various other shops. There is 30,000 square feet available in the heritage area. Mr. Rotberg advised that the planning applications are to allow for a wider variety of commercial uses. Less than half the businesses are an industrial use. On an average, tenants occupy about 4,000 square feet. There are units of 1,000 foot square spaces, as well. Howard Rotberg can be contacted for a tour of the buildings. Cal Diegel arrived at 6:20 p.m Brant Avenue Matt Arnott, co-owner of Avenue Physiotherapy explained they are proposing to

2 Heritage Committee Page 2 place a free standing sign in front of 255 Brant Avenue. Chelsey Tyers advised that the sign meets the Brant Avenue Heritage Conservation District Sign Guidelines. 3. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA Brant Avenue Sign 3.2 Name for Walk of Fame Program 4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Moved by Wayne King Seconded by Bev Garner THAT the additions to the agenda BE APPROVED. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5.1 Moved by Cal Diegel Seconded by Leisah Marie Jansen THAT the minutes of the Brantford Heritage Committee held on May 20, 2014 BE ADOPTED. 6. DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of conflict of interest. 7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERSATION Sherwood Drive Official Plan Amendment (OP-03-13) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment (PZ-10-13) Moved by Bev Garner Seconded by Wayne King THAT the Heritage Committee SUPPORT the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment to allow for the adoptive re-use of 111 Sherwood Drive, the former Brantford Cordage Plant. Cal Diegel abstained from the vote.

3 Heritage Committee Page 3 Yuli Siao advised that Mr. Rotberg is proposing to change the Official Plan from General Industrial to Mixed Commercial/Industrial use. The change will be from heavy industrial Use (M2) to a lighter industrial/commercial mixed use. Yuli advised that he was provided with a complete list of what was being proposed. A ward meeting was held with favorable response from residents and no major objections. A report will go to Committee of the Whole in August. Yuli added that a heavy industrial use was no longer viable, and the proposal would serve the west Brant community well and be a good rehabilitation of the site Albion Street proposed demolition A written explanation of the proposal was provided to the Planning Dept., and Chelsey provided a copy of the to the committee. The property was vacant for six years, and the owner wants to demolish for tax purposes. Chelsey advised that the City s demolition bylaw has no conditions that the applicant must provide plans or a time line for new development. Committee members pointed out that there are buildings nearby that are heritage structures and the demolition would affect the streetscape. It is unknown if the subject property has heritage value. Moved by Rob Adlam Seconded by Wayne King THAT the Heritage Committee OPPOSES the proposed demolition of 110 Albion Street, as the committee has no evidence that the building is not viable, and there is no site plan. It would not be beneficial to the neighbourhood to demolish. 7.3 Victoria Park - Banner Designs The banners have been designed for Victoria Park and will be installed on ten of the street lamps outside of the park. It was suggested that the year 1861 be moved up on the banner to ensure it is not referring to John Turner s birth date. The committee commented that they approve of the colours, but these colours may not be prominent when displayed on a banner. It was questioned what the source of the image was and the definite colours to be used. The banners will be displayed all year round. Chelsey will send an to the Parks and Recreation Department to invite a staff member to attend a Heritage Committee meeting to provide more information. Moved by Wayne King Seconded by Dan McCreary

4 Heritage Committee Page 4 THAT the Heritage Committee DEFER the proposed banner designs for Victoria Park. 8. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA Brant Avenue Moved by Dan McCreary Seconded by Leisah Marie Jansen THAT the Heritage Committee APPROVE the sign at 255 Brant Avenue, as it meets the sign guidelines. 8.2 Name for Walk of Fame Park Council requested that a name be chosen for the grand opening of the park which may take place in the fall. At the Walk of Fame subcommittee, the majority of members were in agreement with naming the park Prominence Point. Brad Emsley provided a brief explanation of the meaning behind the Prominence Point name. The Heritage Committee decided to rename the park later and just deal with the monument for now. After discussing the name Prominence Point, some Committee members had concerns with this name as it isn t clear that in the name that it represents a program to recognize important local citizens. Moved by Wayne King Seconded by Cal Diegel THAT the Heritage Committee propose that the monument BE RENAMED the Wall of Recognition. Dan McCreary was opposed. Brad Emsley abstained from the vote. Tim Phelps from the subcommittee will be contacted to discuss with Dan McCreary and Brad Emsley. It was suggested that the park looks unkempt, and lighting is an issue. Chelsey will contact Brian Hughes in the Parks Dept. 9. CONSENT ITEMS 9.1 Project Updates

5 Heritage Committee Page Heritage Inventory There were no updates on the Heritage Inventory Heritage Register The Heritage Register was approved at Council. Staff is developing a work plan and looking at what criteria to use, what areas to target, whether to use in-house staff, students, consultants, etc. and types of public consultation. It was suggested that the Heritage awards be included on every agenda. Staff will submit a brief write-up to the Expositor and the Brant News to coincide with Heritage week in February. The Heritage Speaker series will be tied in with the event, as well. Cindy MacDonald-Krueger arrived at 7:20 p.m Walk of Fame See item Information Items Victoria School and Alfred P. Watts Locks The resolution passed at Council was included with the Heritage Committee agenda. The Committee suggested that Victoria School should be designated. The Waterfront Master Plan recommends that the canal be designated as a cultural heritage landscape. Staff will contact committee members to provide a draft resolution for the committee to consider at the next meeting Sanderson Centre Marquee Moved by Cindy MacDonald-Krueger Seconded by Rob Adlam THAT Staff contact the Sanderson Centre to invite a representative to come to a Heritage Committee meeting to share their plans regarding the replacement of the marque at the Sanderson Centre. 9.3 Sub-Committee Reports Downtown Business Performance Grant Program Advisory Committee (PAC)

6 Heritage Committee Page 6 The thunderbird is currently stored at a site on Grand River Avenue. It was suggested the thunderbird could be an addition to the YMCA building on either the inside or outside of the new building. PAC could take the application and possibly provide a grant for this purpose. Chelsey will her contact from the Y, and Cindy will inquire at PAC regarding a grant. 10. NOTICES OF MOTION There were no notices of motion. 11. RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions. 12. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING The next scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 15, ADJOURNMENT Moved by Bev Garner THAT the meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Brad Emsley, Chair Chelsey Tyers, Policy Planning