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Hamilton LACAC (Municipal Heritage Committee)
July 28, 2005
Start time: 12:05 pm
Councilors McHattie and Pearson present for the full meeting.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST - none
PREVIOUS MINUTES - approved (as amended)
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Public Education of the Value of Heritage Buildings
This item was set in motion after the Book House fire to have the Education Sub-committee compose items to educate the general public with regard to the importance of heritage sites. No action to date.
Media Release - Book House History and Importance
This item to be reviewed by City of Hamilton Communications staff, prior to release to the media. John Gosgnach, Manager - Communications to be contacted. Item tabled.
Archaeological Study of the Book House Property
A. Charlton has approached Swisscan to request that they undertake an archaeological study of the Book House property. No response to date.
Plaquing of Book House as a Historical Site
A. Chartlon contacted the Ancaster Historical Society to discuss funding for plaquing the Book House property as a historical site, and to review the Provincial web site for possible funding opportunities. Swisscan has indicated they will contribute to a local marker. The building has been completely leveled.
Possible Designation of the Second Book House and Cemetery
A. Charlton contacted the Catholic Diocese respecting designation of the second Book House and Book Cemetery . No response to date.
Inventory and Research Sub-committee - Designation Priority List
The Inventory and Research Sub-committee provided a copy of their priority list -
- 276 King West, Hamilton - completed
- 191 Barton East, Hamilton ( Smart-Turner Building ) - underway
- 281 Herkimer, Hamilton ( CIBC Building )
- 41 King West, Dundas - underway
- 5 Brock North, Dundas - underway
- 317 Dundas East, Flamborough - underway
- 2600 Highway 56, Binbrook
- Book Cemetery , Ancaster
- 9 Kinnell, Hamilton
- 140 Erie , Hamilton
Lost Hamilton Heritage Book Submission
S. Wray approached Margaret Houghton (HPL), who is preparing a book on lost Hamilton heritage, and has submitted a report on behalf of LACAC as part of the publication.
APPLICATIONS FOR HERITAGE PERMITS
1056 Beach Boulevard - approved
REQUESTS FOR HERITAGE DESIGNATION
265 Mill Street South withdrawn by owners - approved (despite the fact that the property is of significant historic and heritage interest. Staff were asked to write a letter to the owners iterating this fact, and asking the owners to reconsider their withdrawal. There was no motion to continue with designation on behalf of the City.)
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Public Education of the Value of Heritage Buildings - referred to the Education Subcommittee (which has not met in nearly a year and whose Chairman, W. Buchko, rarely attends LACAC meetings)
Hamilton Sign Study
The City is currently undertaking a study in preparation for drafting a Signage By-law. LACAC has been asked for input. Although heritage permits are required for signage in heritage districts, no such requirement exists where individual heritage buildings, like the many on James North, are concerned. Members to respond individually by e-mail.
SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Joint Plaquing Sub-committee Minutes - no meetings in July and August
- Heritage Permit Review Sub-committee - no report
- Education Sub-committee - no report (again)
- Inventory and Research Sub-committee - see Priority List above
- Policy Sub-committee
The group is preparing a Hamilton Heritage Opportunities Report to help educate the public about the work of LACAC, and the opportunities to utilize and preserve heritage buildings through adaptive reuse. (This appears to be the real job of the Education Sub-committee?)
- Plaquing Priority Sub-committee - no report
FOR INFORMATION
Correspondence from Judy Marsales, M.P.P., Hamilton West to the Honourable Madeleine Meilleur, dated June 29, 2005 , respecting the Lister Block - received
"... However some community members are concerned that important heritage elements of the Lister Block will not be adequately restored, and that the building will be significantly altered by the process of "stretching" that is being undertaken to help it conform to modern office standards..."
"...I am hopeful that the Lister Block will exist as it did in 1923, and become an integral part of Hamilton 's downtown core once again. However, I am also aware of the building's relevance to Hamilton 's social and architectural heritage, and am committed to preserving that heritage" - Judy Marsales
Correspondence from David Cuming, Senior Project Manager, Heritage and Urban Design to Joseph Mancinelli, LIUNA, dated June 29, 2005 respecting the Lister Block and Area: Heritage Considerations - received
The letter clearly and in detail outlines the requirements and procedures under the Ontario Heritage Act, the Planning Act, the Downtown Secondary Plan, and the City's conditional agreement with LIUNA, which must be adhered to by LIUNA -- including a heritage impact assessment -- before any application to proceed with the planned project is considered.
Fire Razes Historic Book House , article in the Hamilton Spectator - received
Post Office's Future Unclear, article in the Dundas Star News - received
Notice of Intention to Designate 2716 King West, Hamilton - received
OUTSTANDING BUSINESS
Plaquing Requirements for 2006 Budget Consideration - no action
November Book Fair Volunteers - no action
St. Mark's Church Staff Report - structural assessment report still not finalized
Auchmar Estate: Proposed National Heritage Designation - item forwarded to the MHC for comment and a report to the Planning & Economic Development Committee. (Two earlier requests for National Heritage Designation were denied by the Government.)
ENDANGERED BUILDINGS LIST
(D = designated; ND = not designated; L = listed on the MHC list; NL = no status; NHS = National Historic Site)
- Victoria Hall (NHS, D) - no report
- Treble Hall, John Street North (L) - no report
- Red Hill Creek Valley (L, ND) - no report
- Lister Block, James Street North (D) - no further report
- Auchmar, 88 Fennell Avenue (D) - no further report
- Hamilton City Hall (ND)
A citizen objection to the Intention to Designate City Hall will be heard in September/October by the OMB. Staff will speak on behalf of the City, but the hearing will be open to input (pro or anti) from any Hamiltonian.
- Smart-Turner Building , 191 Barton Street E. (ND, L) - no report
- Carnegie Gallery, Dundas (D) - no report
- St. Marks (D) - no further report
- Tweedside Church 1143 Mud Street (L)
Lack of septic and water services, the fact that the property is in a green-belt, and access to the property continue to plague the sale of this City-owned property.
- Former CIBC Building , 281 Herkimer Street (L)
Councilor McHattie continues to hold out hope that the building can be designated, and that the Locke Street Library can move here, despite a $750,000 renovation cost for a smaller facility.
- Tivoli , 108 James Street North
The remaining designated structure(s) are protected from demolition by the Ontario heritage Act. It was stated that the demolition/clean-up bill has been settled between the City and the owners. There has been no communication between LACAC and the owners as to what the owners are planning for the site (if anything). Councilors McHattie and Pearson were requested to find out what the owners' intentions are. The Director of Property Standars will be contacted to look into the safety and security of the building over the winter.
- Book (2nd) House, 167 Book Road East, Ancaster - added to the endangered list
ADJOURNMENT - 1:20 pm
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