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Brantford Heritage Committee
August 28, 2023
What was decided (10 motions)
10 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
A. THAT Staff Report 2023-423 regarding the recommendation to add 53 Charlotte Street (the Crystal Cottage) to the Brantford Heritage Register as a Listed Property BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the following comments from Brantford Heritage Committee BE INCLUDED in Staff’s future report to the Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration regarding 53 Charlotte Street: i. The Brantford Heritage Committee supports listing 53 Charlotte Street (the Crystal Cottage) on the Heritage Register ii. The Brantford Heritage Committee requests that 53 Charlotte Street (the Crystal Cottage) be designated at the completion of construction
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Dan Brown
Carried
THAT the following comments regarding the Heritage Impact Assessment for 282 Stanley Street (Files OP-03-23, PZ-07-23, and 29T-23501) BE FORWARDED to Staff: i. The Brantford Heritage Committee supports the recommendations from the consultant including commemorative work and vibration assessments ii. The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends that vibration assessments be conducted on a weekly basis
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Beverly Garner
Carried
THAT the following comments regarding the Heritage Conservation Plan for 248-260 Grand River Avenue (File SPC-32-22) BE FORWARDED to Staff: i. The Brantford Heritage Committee requests an opportunity to provide input on the text and content of the interpretive sign
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Councillor Sullivan
Carried
THAT the following comments of the Brantford Heritage Committee regarding Application HD-01-23 for the removal of the front porch of 135 Sydenham Street BE INCLUDED in Staff’s future report to Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration: i. The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends that the individual/contractor who completes the removal be conscientious of the other heritage attributes on the home; ii. The Brantford Heritage Committee is concerned that as there is no guarantee that the porch will be replaced, it may result in being removed from the designating by-law; iii. The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends that the images in the report are catalogued for future, in the event the porch is rebuilt; 5 iv. The Brantford Heritage Committee acknowledges the work of staff and the applicant in cataloging the porch’s features; v. The Brantford Heritage Committee acknowledges the circumstances of the proposed removal and regretfully supports the demolition.
Moved by Dan Brown, seconded by Leisah Marie Jansen
Carried
THAT Section 15.6.2 of the Procedural By-law BE WAIVED to permit a delegation past the prescribed deadline.
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Leisah Marie Jansen
Carried
THAT the request for a Heritage Grant, in accordance with the details described in Heritage Grant Application HG-03-23, for 84 Market Street BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on item 4.4 YES – Nathan Etherington, Tamara Cupoli, Beverly Garner, Gregory Wilson, Sandra Micucci, Cynthia Chamberlin - 6 No - Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Samwell, Leisah Marie Jansen, Dan Brown, Rob Adlam - 5
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Beverly Garner
Carried
THAT the request to alter the designated property at 10 Brant Avenue (Jubilee Terrace Park) in accordance with the details described in Heritage Permit Application HA-08-23 BE APPROVED.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Samwell
Carried
THAT the request to alter the designated property at 58 Dalhousie Street (Brantford City Hall) in accordance with the details described in Heritage Permit Application HA-09-23 BE APPROVED.
Moved by Dan Brown, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried
A. THAT Report 2023-462 titled Wall of Recognition – Historical Candidates for 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the following names of Historical Candidates for the Wall of Recognition BE FORWARDED to the Wall of Recognition Task Force for consideration; i. 2023: Walter J Bragg ii. 2024: John Wedgewood Bowlby iii. 2025: Charles H. Hartman iv. 2026: John H. Matthews
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Dan Brown
Carried
THAT the minutes of the June 26, 2023 meeting of the Brantford Heritage Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Tamara Cupoli