Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

Resolved that the Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee meeting agenda for November 23, 2021 be approved.

Resolved that the delegation regarding 19 Elm & 13 Mountain Road be received.

Resolved that the delegation regarding 262 Main Street East be received.

(*correction) *Resolved that it be noted that the Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee expresses concern with the height and massing of the proposed building and should Council approve the development application, Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee endorses the following recommendations: That the retention of the original c. 1880 building fabric of the Woolverton House and the Church building. Staff recommend that the two heritage structures (19 Mountain Street & 13 Elm Street) be designated under Part Page 3 of 8 Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee November 23, 2021 IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and that, that the Town enter into an agreement with the applicant to designate these structures and that, the applicant agree not object to the designation; and That the Committee support demolition of the Carriage House because it does not merit designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. Staff also support the removal of rear and side additions; and That measured drawings of the carriage house and the various additions be submitted to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and that, professional photo documentation be conducted for both the carriage house as well as its placement within the surrounding landscape and that these documents be shared with the archives for their records; and That the salvage of materials occur to the greatest extent possible for the both the carriage house and additions; and That a Heritage Conservation Plan be submitted during the si

Resolved that the cultural heritage value identified on the subject site be conserved and that the integrity of the structure be maintained; and That a detailed Construction Plan be submitted with the heritage permits required for this application and that the Construction Plan provide mediation measures to address vibrations caused by construction equipment along Linden Lane and at the rear of the subject property; and That the Construction Plan mediate any potential impacts to the large butternut tree to the west of the heritage resource; and That the detailed Heritage Conservation Plan submitted with the heritage permit ensures precautionary measure are in place to protect the cultural heritage value on the subject property. These precautionary measures shall include construction hoarding, vibration and crack monitors and Page 5 of 8 Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee November 23, 2021 other conservation measures as needed to mediate any impact to the heritage resource; and That the conservation measures within the Heritage Conservation Plan be in accordance with best practices outlined within the Standards and Guidelines for Conservation of Historic Places in Canada; and That access be provided to heritage professionals on staff to preform regular observation of all vibration and crack monitoring devices as well as overall observation of the subject site. Staff will reference best practices and property standards during these observations; and That the Designation By-law

Whereas Grimsby Beach Chautauqua is a valuable heritage asset worth saving, with roots back to 1846, it is of Provincial and National significance as it predates the popular American Chautauqua Movement of higher learning starting in 1874; and Whereas Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act enables the council of a municipality to designate the entire municipality or any defined area or areas of the municipality as a Heritage Conservation District (HCD); and Whereas our Towns Official plan clearly states in multiple locations that recognition, enhancement and protection of the special character of Grimsby Beach is a priority for the Town; and Whereas in Council’s Strategic Priorities for 2019-2022, it prioritizes protecting the heritage and physical character of Grimsby beach through the preservation of existing homes and innovative solutions for tent lots. Whereas investing in the preservation and rehabilitation of existing heritage cottages and cultural attributes could benefit local businesses and our Town through increased tourism; and Whereas the current Land Use Study and Secondary Plan does not offer substantial protection to existing cottages or the special character in Historic Grimsby Beach; and Whereas on Monday, February 29, 2016, at the Grand Avenue Beach Hall, the Towns Planning Staff clearly explained that to protect Grimsby Beach Heritage, we should consider the two options of Heritage Conservation Districts and Community Improvement Plans; and Whereas Town plannin

Resolved that the verbal update regarding Indigenous History be received; and That staff review the wording of the plaque in centennial park in consultation with the indigenous community; and That the Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee recommends to Council to consider developing an indigenous engagement consultation strategy framework.

Resolved that the verbal update regarding the staff/ committee workplan be received.

Resolved that the verbal update regarding the plaque event be received.

Resolved that the status sheet be received.