The Brantford Record

Brantford Heritage Committee

June 27, 2022

What was decided (9 motions)

8 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Jansen THAT the following comments regarding the Heritage Impact Assessment for 58 Morrell Street (Files PZ-18-22 and 29CD-22504) BE FORWARDED to Staff: The Brantford Heritage Committee suggests more adaptive reuse for the site The Brantford Heritage Committee suggests that the proponent consider the redevelopment of the Harding Carpet building as an model of adaptive reuse for the Robbins and Myers site The Brantford Heritage Committee highlights that the woodlot may be original and may be a designated woodlot The Brantford Heritage Committee notes that the HIA does not make reference to archelogy master plan The Brantford Heritage Committee support that commemorative items be included on the site, and the groups noted in the HIA be consulted – given a site tour of the grounds and facility, office building – to gain a better idea of the type of material to work with The Brantford Heritage Committee encourages retaining the industrial built heritage buildings as industrial buildings are disappearing The Brantford Heritage Committee notes that the office building has heritage value
Moved by Beverly Garner, seconded by Leisah Marie
Carried
THAT the following comments regarding the Site Plan Application for 43 East Avenue (File SPC-24-22) BE FORWARDED to Staff: The Brantford Heritage Committee supports the original comments from the Committee in both 2016 and 2017 The Brantford Heritage Committee still opposes the demolition of the building The Brantford Heritage Committee suggests that front yard parking would be detrimental to the neighborhood The Brantford Heritage Committee notes that demolishing the building will take away heritage character of the neighbourhood The Brantford Heritage Committee notes that the building could have been a candidate for listing on the Heritage Register Project and is in proximity to 70 Alfred Street which is a listed property on the Heritage Register The Brantford Heritage Committee highlights that the construction process may affect adjacent properties The Brantford Heritage Committee suggests that the proposed building is out of character with the neighborhood and should incorporate materials, roof line, and fenestration similar to others in the neighbourhood. The Brantford Heritage Committee suggests that the proponent should take design cues from other buildings in the neighbourhood
Moved by Jamie Brown, seconded by Dan Brown
Carried
THAT the request to alter the designated property at 200 Clarence Street (Greenwood Cemetery) in accordance with the details described in Heritage Permit Application HA-05-22 BE APPROVED. THAT the Brantford Heritage Committee REQUESTS that staff assist with connecting with family members of the descendants.
Moved by Councillor Wall, seconded by Michael Sullivan
Carried
THAT the following comments from the Brantford Heritage Committee regarding the Phase E properties recommended for inclusion on the Heritage Register as non-designated, listed properties BE INCLUDED in Staff’s future report to the Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration: The Brantford Heritage Committee recommend staff consider incorporating additional information and revisions for 40 William Street, and 100 William Street The Brantford Heritage Committee is optimistic about the area and feel that the residents of the area value their heritage The Brantford Heritage Committee supports the properties being included as non-designated, listed properties on the Register The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends that the No. 2 Fire Hall not be included in the listing as it is planned to be new hospital space
Moved by Michael Sullivan, seconded by Dan Brown
Carried
THAT the minutes of the May 30, 2022 Brantford Heritage Committee meeting BE
Moved by Councillor Wall, seconded by Michael Sullivan
Deferred
THAT the following comments regarding the Heritage Impact Assessment for 58 Morrell Street (Files PZ-18-22 and 29CD-22504) BE FORWARDED to Staff: i. The Brantford Heritage Committee suggests more adaptive reuse for the site ii. The Brantford Heritage Committee suggests that the proponent consider the redevelopment of the Harding Carpet building as an model of adaptive reuse for the Robbins and Myers site iii. The Brantford Heritage Committee highlights that the woodlot may be original and may be a designated woodlot iv. The Brantford Heritage Committee notes that the HIA does not make reference to archelogy master plan v. The Brantford Heritage Committee support that commemorative items be included on the site, and the groups noted in the HIA be consulted – given a site tour of the grounds and facility, office building – to gain a better idea of the type of material to work with vi. The Brantford Heritage Committee encourages retaining the industrial built heritage buildings as industrial buildings are disappearing vii. The Brantford Heritage Committee notes that the office building has heritage value
Moved by Beverly Garner, seconded by Leisah Marie Jansen
Carried
THAT the following comments regarding the Site Plan Application for 43 East Avenue (File SPC-24-22) BE FORWARDED to Staff: i. The Brantford Heritage Committee supports the original comments from the Committee in both 2016 and 2017 ii. The Brantford Heritage Committee still opposes the demolition of the building iii. The Brantford Heritage Committee suggests that front yard parking would be detrimental to the neighborhood iv. The Brantford Heritage Committee notes that demolishing the building will take away heritage character of the neighbourhood v. The Brantford Heritage Committee notes that the building could have been a candidate for listing on the Heritage Register Project and is in proximity to 70 Alfred Street which is a listed property on the Heritage Register vi. The Brantford Heritage Committee highlights that the construction process may affect adjacent properties vii. The Brantford Heritage Committee suggests that the proposed building is out of character with the neighborhood and should incorporate materials, roof line, and fenestration similar to others in the neighbourhood. viii. The Brantford Heritage Committee suggests that the proponent should take design cues from other buildings in the neighbourhood
Moved by Jamie Brown, seconded by Dan Brown
Carried
A. THAT the request to alter the designated property at 200 Clarence Street (Greenwood Cemetery) in accordance with the details described in Heritage Permit Application HA-05-22 BE APPROVED. B. THAT the Brantford Heritage Committee REQUESTS that staff assist with connecting with family members of the descendants.
Moved by Councillor Wall, seconded by Michael Sullivan
Carried
5 THAT the following comments from the Brantford Heritage Committee regarding the Phase E properties recommended for inclusion on the Heritage Register as non-designated, listed properties BE INCLUDED in Staff’s future report to the Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration: i. The Brantford Heritage Committee recommend staff consider incorporating additional information and revisions for 40 William Street, and 100 William Street ii. The Brantford Heritage Committee is optimistic about the area and feel that the residents of the area value their heritage iii. The Brantford Heritage Committee supports the properties being included as non-designated, listed properties on the Register iv. The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends that the No. 2 Fire Hall not be included in the listing as it is planned to be new hospital space
Moved by Michael Sullivan, seconded by Dan Brown
Carried

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