HERITAGE PORT HOPE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER Called to order 7:00 p.m. by B. Harrison in the upper committee room. Present: Sascha Armour, Diane Fraser, Deirdre Gardner, Bob Harrison, Sophie Kneisel (recording secretary), Moya McPhail, Karen O Hara, Ed Pamenter, Nancy Redner, Albert Seaman Regrets: Ken Andrus, Elizabeth Wilson Delegation: Ron and Kate Christopher, Walton Hotel owners; Reno Piccini, architect 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Nothing to disclose. 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved: E. Pamenter Seconded: N. Redner 4. DELEGATION Ron and Kate Christopher, Walton Hotel owners; Reno Piccini, architect, regarding Walton Hotel renovation/restoration R. Christopher told the committee members that the vinyl window inserts that the committee said could not be approved were the only option that would allow him to meet his budget. The Gentek premium PVC windows would be double-glazed low-e argon-filled, with a super spacer, and a heavy industrial paint finish on the exterior (in a colour very close to the heritage colour to be used on the wood frames). the wood window frames are to be restored, with the new PVC windows inserted behind the frames and brick molding. Christopher explained that PVC windows would cost about $50,000 and be essentially maintenance-free, while wood windows for the same two facades would cost about $150,000 and require on-going maintenance. The other factor is speed of manufacture, given that winter is coming soon, and PVC custom windows could be made in time, whereas wood would take considerably longer. Muntin bars in the windows were also a concern because of their flat profile, which does not match that of the original windows. R. Piccini said the simulated bars to be used adhere to the glass on both sides, with spacers between the panes to make them appear like real muntin bars. M. McPhail asked to see a sample of the paint finish to be used, and also how quickly Piccini could find out if custom-made muntin bars would be a possibility. (the Christophers and R. Piccini leave the meeting at 8:15)
After considerable discussion, particularly of whether the wood windows option had been researched thoroughly, members agreed to have B. Harrison discuss situation with ACO interim president. He will also write a letter to the Christophers and R. Piccini indicating that HPH intends to stick with its original decision not to accept PVC windows, and to point out that municipal grants will not be available to them if they don t use wood. As well, they should continue to work with ACO on replacing windows in kind. Motion: That HPH does not recommend approval of Ron and Kate Christopher s application for a Structural Heritage Approval to install PVC windows in the north and west façades of the Walton Hotel. Moved: Ed Pamenter Seconded: Diane Fraser Abstentions: Albert Seaman 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Motion: To adopt July 16, 2007 minutes with corrections given. Moved: S. Armour Seconded: K. O Hara 6. OLD BUSINESS, OR BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES (15 min) 6.1 Deadlines/timelines for sign changes/bylaw enforcement M. McPhail Defer to next meeting. 6.2 JOQSHCD B. Harrison B. Harrison met in late August with municipal directors and committee chairs, who apparently had not received the six page memo he had e-mailed to them. He handed out hard copies at the meeting, and was assured that this info will be taken back to the committees for discussion. Changes to JOQSHCD report include more references to cultural heritage, and adding names of other committees who have jurisdiction over recreational areas that would be part of the new district. A representative from the Ministry of Culture pointed out that Ron Warne should be reminded that buildings adjacent to the new district would have to comply with bylaws governing the district, so there would not be much point in excluding them from the district. 6.3 Registry of Historic Places E. Pamenter E. Pamenter reported that six more of the listings for the national directory have been completed, and explained that Sue Schappert submits her work to the province, which sends it to the federal government to be put on the Historic Places website. If HPH members would
like to see what has been done, they should look at the website. M. McPhail asked if S. Schappert could come to an HPH meeting, and Pamenter suggested she come in the new year, when she will have completed as many listings as the committee s budget will allow. D. Gardner also raised the issue of the listed properties under the new Ontario Heritage Act. Motion: That D. Gardner write a letter to council requesting that HPH be allowed to create an inventory list of nondesignated properties, pursuant to Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The letter is not to be sent to council until other HPH works-in-progress, such as the Millenium Project, have been completed. Moved: D. Fraser Seconded: K. O Hara 7. REPORT OF CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL K. Andrus Absent defer to next meeting. 8. REPORT FROM COUNCIL K. O Hara Defer to next meeting. 9. TREASURER S REPORT D. Fraser tabled the operating budget as of Sept. 17. Motion: To renew HPH s Heritage Canada membership at a cost of $35. Moved: N. Redner Seconded: M. McPhail Motion: Moved: Seconded: To purchase a book by Frank Shirley entitled New Rooms for Old Houses: Beautiful Additions for the Traditional Home for the Port Hope library. E. Pamenter K. O Hara D. Fraser reported that a letter and HPH information has been sent to the new owner of the designated home at 271 Ridout Street, Risalind Farber. She will also look into whether Nicholas Holman s final bill was paid. 10. CORRESPONDENCE B. Harrison 10.1 Municipality of Port Hope resolution (directing HPH to seek outside advice where appropriate, and pursue funding from the municipality if HPH budget does not have sufficient funds) was read and discussed.
11. REPORTS OF SUB-COMMITTEES 11.1 Part IV Committee M. McPhail (See attached list of five Part IV properties in violation of sign bylaw or approved heritage application.) 11.2 Part V Committee S. Armour KitKat sign at BBC Discount is not coming down, and sale of the property has fallen through (because the sign is required under a contract about which prospective purchasers were not informed) Campbell Company has moved to former Garden Accents location, (48 Walton St.) and once again put up as sign without getting a permit Priestly gave S. Armour a permit application for Plum Loco (102 Walton St.) signage. She made suggestions and sent application back, but has not heard from him since HPH needs to ensure that proprietor of new dog store next to Hepburn s (74 Walton St.) knows about sign bylaw Ann Irwin is interested in replacing windows and restoring façade above 45 Walton St. She has been provided with lots of history of the building 11.3 Public Relations Committee K. O Hara The next meeting of the 30 th anniversary sub-committee is set for Wed., Sept. 19, at which time the plans for the anniversary celebration will be finalized. So far, the event is to include a tour and reception at St. Mark s Church (the first designated property in Port Hope); heritage display of first 30 years of LACAC/HPH; and a presentation about the Walton Hotel by Ron Christopher and Reno Piccini. A letter has been sent to the town s budget committee to allow $2,500 from the contingency budget to be moved to the HPH budget to cover expenses. 11.4 New Designations Committee D. Gardner Homewood will not be considering designation, because the owner is thinking of selling; James and Sarah Sculthorpe (Willow Beach Rd.) have an interesting house, which they might wish to designate. 11.5 Report from ACO E. Pamenter The book detailing the Port Hope inventory of designated properties will be available at the house tour and at Furby House Books. Richard Vincent has resigned as ACO President because he is moving to Ottawa. Sue Stickley is taking over as interim leader of the organization until a new president is elected.
12. NEW BUSINESS 12.1 Heritage planning workshop in Brighton Sept. 29 & 30; presented by University of Waterloo; taught by Robert Shipley; fee is $200. The annual Heritage Canada conference was also discussed. Because it is being held in Edmonton, it will cost about $1,600 to send one representative from HPH. D. Gardner plans to attend on behalf of HPH and has agreed to pay her own airfare; N. Redner is also interested in attending (but later withdrew, due to prior commitments, see attached e-mail note). Motion: To find funding somewhere in HPH budget (such as education) to pay full expenses for D. Gardner. Moved: K. O Hara Seconded: E. Pamenter Against: D. Fraser 12.2 Feedback required for Municipal Strategic Plan E. Wilson An analysis of the document by E. Wilson was read, the gist of which was that there was not sufficient content in it to which HPH could respond. M. McPhail and B. Harrison to write a letter to council expressing HPH concerns about the plan. 12.3 Discuss wood products carry forward to next meeting 12.4 Recycle bins B. Harrison D. Gardner agreed to accompany B. Harrison to the environmental advisory committee meeting to talk about recycle bins for heritage district. 12.5 Sub-committee membership B. Harrison A. Seaman agreed to move from the Part IV to the Part V committee so there would be a man on each committee. 12.6 Next meeting Monday, October 15, 2007 13. ADJOURNMENT Moved: D. Fraser (at 10:25 p.m.)