Brantford Heritage Committee

THAT the minutes of the April 25, 2022 meeting of the Brantford Heritage Committee BE APPROVED.

THAT Report 2022-252 titled Cultural Heritage Assessment Report for the Class Environmental Assessment for Downtown Streetscaping BE RECEIVED

THAT the following comments regarding the Heritage Impact Assessment for 167 Mount Pleasant Street (File PZ-14-22) BE FORWARDED to Staff: i. The Brantford Heritage Committee acknowledges that the proposed development reflects the design and flow of the neighborhood.

THAT the following comments regarding the Heritage Impact Assessment for 316 West Street (File SPC-16-22) BE FORWARDED to Staff: i. The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends that the proponent consider impacts of erosion and a retaining wall, that the property owners of 314 West Street be notified, and that the proponent be responsible should damage occur at 314 West Street as a result of the project; ii. The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends that the stone foundation at 314 West Street be assessed prior to the commencement and during the project; iii. The Brantford Heritage Committee highlights natural heritage features are important and recommends the proponent consider the importance of preserving the ecosystem and its relationship to heritage; iv. The Brantford Heritage Committee notes that the subject lands are located in an area with a delta and lake bed. The maps provided in the Assessment show that there was a stream through the area and therefore there is a potential need for archeological assessment; v. The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends a review of the research for the property, as there was a home built at the site, owned by Frank Birkett who was a gardener; vi. The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends the proponent consider increasing the buffer between 314 West Street and Building B; vii. The Brantford Heritage Committee requests that staff consider following up with the Committee upon re- submission from the applicant 4

THAT the following comments from the Brantford Heritage Committee regarding the Notice of Objection to the listing of 54 Alfred Street, 162 Darling Street, and 455 Colborne Street on the City of Brantford’s Heritage Register BE INCLUDED in Staff’s future report to the Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration: i. The Brantford Heritage Committee supports the properties remaining as non-designated, listed properties on the Register, especially if there are no structural concerns

THAT the following comments from the Brantford Heritage Committee regarding the Phase D 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 supports the staff recommendation that all 78 properties be added to the Register including those who objected.