Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

Resolved that the agenda for the January 10, 2023 Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee meeting be approved.

Resolved that Nick DiFlavio be elected as Chair of the Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee.

Resolved that Jennifer Korstanje be elected as Vice-Chair of the Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee.

Resolved that the HGAC minutes of July 12, 2022 be approved.

Resolved that the verbal update regarding the Heritage Conservation District be received.

Resolved that the verbal update regarding the National Trust Article be received.

Resolved that the committee endorses the staff comments within the Heritage Analysis of Proposed Minor Variance Application at 155 Main Street West memorandum and that the comments be submitted to the committee of adjustment.

Resolved that Information Report H.R. 23-01 44 Park Road North Easement Agreement be received; and 2. That the Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee recommend that Staff prepare the associated Heritage Easement Agreement for property at 44 Park Road North; and 3. That the Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee recommend the property at 44 Park Road North be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act after the permitted works outlined within the agreement are completed.

Resolved that H.R. 23-02 - New Regulations under the Ontario Heritage Act (Bill 23) & Staff Recommendations be received; and 2. That prioritization of the properties on the Municipal Heritage Register be undertaken; and 3. That Staff and Committee focus a significant amount of effort toward the designation of properties that meet the criteria as prescribed under Ontario Regulation 569/22; and 4. That the Heritage Conservation District study along Main Street East be updated in accordance with the new legislation now that Bill 23 has been proclaimed by the Lieutenant Governor. 5. That the Committee establish a working group focused on the research of properties on the Municipal Heritage Register and Priority List prepared by Committee, Council and Staff and; 6. That a standing item be added to each agenda for the working group to present their findings; and 7. That the committee work with community members to identify notable cultural value and help gain support from heritage homeowners while designation is being pursued.

Resolved that 8 St Andrews Avenue be designated under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and that a Notice of Intention to designate be issued in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act.

Resolved that 115 Gibson Street be designated under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and that a Notice of Intention to designate be issued in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act.