Brantford Heritage Committee

THAT Report 2024-676, titled “Heritage Impact Assessment for the Downtown Streetscaping Project”, BE RECEIVED; and THAT the following comments of the Brantford Heritage Committee BE FORWARDED to Staff: The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends the inclusion of a moccasin identifier for the archaeological site south of Colborne Street; and The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends the inclusion of heritage plaques for buildings identified in the Downtown Streetscaping Project; and The Brantford Heritage Committee notes that loss of heritage attributes after changes to the building at 48 Dalhousie Street show the need for heritage protection in these areas.

THAT Report 2024-719, titled “Heritage Impact Assessment for 97 Wellington Street / 81 George Street”, BE RECEIVED; and THAT the following comments regarding the Heritage Impact Assessment for 97 Wellington Street / 81 George Street BE FORWARDED to Staff: The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends that the new window opening in the building match the style of the existing openings; and The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends the inclusion of an image to illustrate the original church, given that the project is within a heritage district.

THAT the following clause BE ADDED: THAT the following comments regarding the Proposed Alteration to 34 Myrtleville Drive, BE FORWARDED to staff and the applicant: The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends that the Owner submit an additional Heritage Permit Application to stabilize and/or rehabilitate the damage to the foundation, as shown in Figure 3 of Report 2024-712; and The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends that the owner of the owner investigate the best chimney cap option, either a breathable or solid cap, to prevent condensation and the ingress of water.

THAT Report 2024-468, titled “Designation of 53 Charlotte Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act”, BE RECEIVED; and THAT the following comments of the Brantford Heritage Committee BE INCLUDED in Staff’s future report to Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration: The Brantford Heritage Committee thanks the property owner for their initiative in seeking designation for the property and for the work they have done on it. The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends conducting research and including information about the individual or family who lived on the property.

THAT Report 2024-710, titled “Nominations for Recognition on Prominence Point and the Appointment of Committee Members to the Prominence Point Subcommittee”, BE RECEIVED; and THAT the following Brantford Heritage Committee members BE APPOINTED to the Prominence Point Subcommittee for a term of 1-year: Councillor Samwell N. Etherington T. Cupoli D. Brown S. Micucci THAT all nomination submissions respecting the recognition of individuals on Prominence Point BE

THAT Report 2024-722, titled “Additional 2025 Brantford Heritage Committee Priorities”, BE RECEIVED; and THAT with respect to Priority 5 in Appendix A to Report 2024-722, the following neighbourhoods be shortlisted for research: Waterloo Court Lansdowne Park Estate Victory Housing and Eagle Place Areas

THAT Report 2024-196, titled “Review of Heritage Procedures and Delegated Authority” BE RECEIVED; and, THAT the following comments of the Brantford Heritage Committee BE FORWARDED to staff: The Brantford Heritage Committee encourages the creation of a process for salvaging materials from major renovations or demolition projects, to reduce environmental impacts and minimize landfill waste. The Brantford Heritage Committee suggests establishing clear thresholds between major and minor repairs or projects while considering the types of materials or supplies used in these projects. The Brantford Heritage Committee requests that proposed changes be reviewed and presented to the Committee for evaluation in three (3) years to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed changes. The Brantford Heritage Committee requests that guidelines and lists of materials from the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals be considered when preparing the proposed by-law amendment.

THAT the Brantford Heritage Committee meeting minutes from November 25, 2024, BE APPROVED.

A. THAT Report 2024-676, titled “Heritage Impact Assessment for the Downtown Streetscaping Project”, BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the following comments of the Brantford Heritage Committee BE FORWARDED to Staff: i. The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends the inclusion of a moccasin identifier for the archaeological site south of Colborne Street; and ii. The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends the inclusion of heritage plaques for buildings identified in the Downtown Streetscaping Project; and iii. The Brantford Heritage Committee notes that loss of heritage attributes after changes to the building at 48 Dalhousie Street show the need for heritage protection in these areas.

A. THAT Report 2024-719, titled “Heritage Impact Assessment for 97 Wellington Street / 81 George Street”, BE RECEIVED; and 3 B. THAT the following comments regarding the Heritage Impact Assessment for 97 Wellington Street / 81 George Street BE FORWARDED to Staff: i. The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends that the new window opening in the building match the style of the existing openings; and ii. The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends the inclusion of an image to illustrate the original church, given that the project is within a heritage district.

THAT the following clause BE ADDED: 4 THAT the following comments regarding the Proposed Alteration to 34 Myrtleville Drive, BE FORWARDED to staff and the applicant: i. The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends that the Owner submit an additional Heritage Permit Application to stabilize and/or rehabilitate the damage to the foundation, as shown in Figure 3 of Report 2024-712; and ii. The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends that the owner of the owner investigate the best chimney cap option, either a breathable or solid cap, to prevent condensation and the ingress of water.

A. THAT Report 2024-468, titled “Designation of 53 Charlotte Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act”, BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the following comments of the Brantford Heritage Committee BE INCLUDED in Staff’s future report to Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration: 5 i. The Brantford Heritage Committee thanks the property owner for their initiative in seeking designation for the property and for the work they have done on it. ii. The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends conducting research and including information about the individual or family who lived on the property.

A. THAT Report 2024-710, titled “Nominations for Recognition on Prominence Point and the Appointment of Committee Members to the Prominence Point Subcommittee”, BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the following Brantford Heritage Committee members BE APPOINTED to the Prominence Point Subcommittee for a term of 1-year: i. Councillor Samwell ii. N. Etherington iii. T. Cupoli iv. D. Brown v. S. Micucci C. THAT all nomination submissions respecting the recognition of individuals on Prominence Point BE

A. THAT Report 2024-722, titled “Additional 2025 Brantford Heritage Committee Priorities”, BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT with respect to Priority 5 in Appendix A to Report 2024-722, the following neighbourhoods be shortlisted for research: i. Waterloo Court ii. Lansdowne Park Estate iii. Victory Housing and Eagle Place Areas

A. THAT Report 2024-196, titled “Review of Heritage Procedures and Delegated Authority” BE RECEIVED; and, B. THAT the following comments of the Brantford Heritage Committee BE FORWARDED to staff: i. The Brantford Heritage Committee encourages the creation of a process for salvaging materials from major renovations or demolition projects, to reduce environmental impacts and minimize landfill waste. ii. The Brantford Heritage Committee suggests establishing clear thresholds between major and minor repairs or projects while 7 considering the types of materials or supplies used in these projects. iii. The Brantford Heritage Committee requests that proposed changes be reviewed and presented to the Committee for evaluation in three (3) years to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed changes. iv. The Brantford Heritage Committee requests that guidelines and lists of materials from the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals be considered when preparing the proposed by- law amendment.