Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

Resolved that the October 27th, 2025, Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee agenda be approved.

Resolved that the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee minutes of September 9th, 2025, be received.

Resolved that Heritage Grant Selection Committee appointment update be received.

Resolved that the Memorandum - ERO Posting - Proposed Regulation under the Ontario Heritage Act – Archaeology Exemption Criteria be received.

Resolved that Report H.R. 25-22 Heritage Permit Application - 2 5th Street, dated October 27, 2025, be received; and 1. That the Committee recommends the Heritage Permit for 2 5th Street be recommended for approval subject to the following term(s) and condition(s): a. That the conservation plan be updated to include the new proposed works and connection details to the heritage structure, completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning; and b. That the exterior cladding of the new addition be in a contrasting material to the original exterior cladding on the original cottage; and c. That the approval of any minor changes to the proposed restoration and renovation to the cottage be reflected in the conservation plan and delegated to staff for approval.

Resolved, that Report H.R. 25-23 Heritage Permit Application – Demolition of Modern Garage - 447 Elizabeth Street dated October 27th, 2025, be received; and 1. That the demolition request for the modern garage at 447 Elizabeth Street be recommended for approval.

Resolved that Report H.R. 25-24 – Demolition Request – 21 Kerman Avenue be received; and 1. That the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee recommends the dwelling at 21 Kerman Avenue be removed from the Municipal Heritage Register following exhaustive review and evaluation against the Ontario Regulation 9/06, as the dwelling does not defensibly merit designation, following the loss of contributing value, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and 2. That the removal of 21 Kerman Avenue from the Municipal Heritage Register be provided with the following recommendations: a. That adaptive reuse be considered for the resource to avoid high quality materials and available cultural heritage being removed from the subject lands; and b. That the dwelling at 21 Kerman Avenue be photo documented and copies be provided to the Grimsby Historical Society for their archives; and c. That in the event that full demolition does occur, viable materials be salvaged to the greatest extent possible, including the exterior masonry, sandstone foundations, to prevent high-quality materials from entering the landfill.

Resolved that the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee recommends that a commemorative plaque be created for Kerman Avenue to include the character of Kerman Avenue and the historic lot line marker; and 1. That the Committee recommends that staff bring forward the plaque options for the Committee to consider; and 2. That the Committee recommends that the history of the marker be investigated; and 3. That the Committee recommends that a heritage easement or Part IV designation be considered for the unique asset (historic lot line marker).

Resolved that Recommendation Report H.R. 25-25 – 133 Main Street East – Amending Designation By-law be received; and 1. That the Committee recommends that the Designation By-law be updated to include the amended legal description.

Resolved that Report H.R. 25 – 26 Recommendation Report - Heritage Conservation District – Next Steps , dated October 27, 2025, be received; and 1. That the Committee recommends that Council suspends the continuation of the Heritage Conservation District Phase 2 (the plan); and 2. That the Committee recommends the contributing properties identified within the Phase 1(the study) be protected through individual designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and 3. That these resources form part of the 2025-2026 designation prioritization list along with cultural resources within the downtown core; and 4. That placemaking be integrated into the recommended strategy.