Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan

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1 Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Submitted to: Jo-Ann Symington Community Services Manager Community & Protective Services Red Deer County Range Road 275 Red Deer County, AB, T4S 2L9 Submitted by: Robert Buckle Heritage Collaborative Inc Avenue Edmonton, AB, T6G 0S5 (780)

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3 Acknowledgements Red Deer County gratefully acknowledges the contribution of the Government of Canada in supporting Red Deer County s participation in the Historic Places Initiative, and the Government of Alberta in supporting Red Deer County s participation in the Municipal Heritage Partnership Program. Heritage Collaborative Inc. would like to thank Red Deer County Council, the Red Deer County Community Services department, and the Red Deer County Planning and Development department for their valuable contribution and participation in the completion of this project.

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5 Executive Summary The Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan is the culmination of a series of steps initiated by the Red Deer County Council to identify and preserve its local heritage. Red Deer County s heritage includes significant resources such as residential, educational, commercial, and religious sites. The County also has numerous compelling cultural landscapes representing both aboriginal history and various forms of early settlement which are valuable cultural and historical assets. The Red Deer County Council is dedicated to preserving its existing heritage character to enhance the lives of its residents by protecting historic places for present and future generations. Red Deer County, along with other municipalities throughout Alberta, is encountering the challenges of preserving their culture and heritage. The role of the Heritage Management Plan is to mitigate these challenges where possible and to develop a clear approach for residents and visitors to understand how heritage sites may be conserved and protected within the County. Red Deer County is taking steps to address the needs for ongoing economic development while ensuring Red Deer County s sense of place, history, and culture are not lost. These steps include the identification of historic sites through the Heritage Survey and Inventory program, supporting appropriate design interventions for heritage buildings, and informing owners of historic sites of the potential opportunities. The Red Deer County Council has shown considerable support for conserving its heritage and has taken actions to preserve and protect its heritage character. The County has two provincially designated Registered Historic Resources (RHRs): the Wood Lake Community Centre/School, and the Pine Lake Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Red Deer County also has several provincially designated Provincial Historic Resources (PHRs): Dickson Store, Fensala Hall, Markerville Creamery, Markerville Lutheran Church, Stephan G. Stephansson House, and the Stephansson Memorial Park. Red Deer County recently designated two sites as Municipal Historic Resources (MHRs): The Holy Trinity Anglican Church, also an RHR, and the Markerville Lutheran Church. Since the designation of the Markerville Lutheran Church by Red Deer County, the province of Alberta has also deemed the church significant at the provincial level and designated it as a Provincial Historic Resource. Red Deer County completed the first County-wide Heritage Survey and Inventory in 2008 which provides the baseline documentation for a number of new heritage initiatives including the creation of the Heritage Management Plan. The Heritage Management Plan describes a practical framework for the County to achieve specific heritage objectives, to promote awareness of the Red Deer County s historic places, and to align with other County development and planning initiatives. The development of the Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan was a collaborative process which involved Red Deer County Community Services, Red Deer County Council, Red Deer County Planning and Development Services, and was developed in consultation with stakeholders, interested groups, and the general public. The primary tools of heritage protection that were identified through this collaborative process are the Red Deer County Heritage Survey, the Red Deer County Heritage Inventory, and the Red Deer County Register of Historic Resources. iii

6 Executive Summary (cont.) Red Deer County held an Open House for the public and interested groups to review and comment on the draft Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan. The municipality also held an Information Session for property owners of sites to be included on the Heritage Inventory. The purpose of the Information Session was to inform the property owners of the placement of sites on the Heritage Inventory; to answer any questions the property owners may have concerning the Heritage Inventory; and to inform the property owners of the opportunity for municipal designation. The Heritage Management Plan incorporates the current heritage framework of the national Historic Places Initiative (HPI) and the provincial Municipal Heritage Partnership Program (MHPP). The Historic Places Initiative was created to recognise and manage Canada s historic resources. The Municipal Heritage Partnership Program assists municipalities with funding opportunities and expertise in identifying and managing their historic places. Red Deer County is reviewing several heritage initiatives including incentives for owners of heritage sites and relaxation of planning and development requirements where appropriate. Financial incentives are available to property owners from the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation for sites that are formally designated through a bylaw passed by the County Council. A municipal incentive program may be considered by the County Council in the future and may be reviewed with the implementation of the Heritage Management Plan. The Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan is the first County Heritage Management Plan in Alberta to be based on a comprehensive Heritage Survey and Inventory of potential heritage sites. The Heritage Management Plan is an important first step in identifying and presenting the opportunities for heritage conservation within Red Deer County. iv

7 Table of Contents Acknowledgements Executive Summary i iii 1.0 Introduction Overview of the Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Vision Statement Goals and Objectives of the Heritage Management Plan Proposed Heritage Advisory Board and Proposed Heritage Officer Framework Red Deer County Contemporary Setting Red Deer County s Geographical and Historical Context Red Deer County Key Heritage Features Definitions Existing National and Provincial Heritage Framework Existing Municipal Planning Framework Participants and Partners in Red Deer County Heritage Management Heritage Management Assistance Options Process Description of the Heritage Inventory Process Description of Municipal Historic Resource Process Follow-up Tools What resources/sites may be considered for the Heritage Survey, Inventory and Register? The Red Deer County Heritage Survey The Red Deer County Heritage Inventory The Red Deer County Register of Historic Resources Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Red Deer County Planning Strategy for Heritage Areas and Cultural Landscapes 34 v

8 Contents (cont.) 5.0 Actions Overview Red Deer County Council Proposed Red Deer County Heritage Advisory Board Proposed Red Deer County Heritage Officer Red Deer County Administration Red Deer County Planning and Development Services Property Owners The Public The Red Deer and District Museum and Archives Recommendations Short Term Long Term Summary Statement Appendices I. Glossary of Terms II. Draft Red Deer County Heritage Advisory Board Terms of Reference III. Red Deer County Context Paper (2008) IV. List of Red Deer County Heritage Survey, Heritage Inventory, and Cultural Landscape Sites (2008) V. Red Deer County Heritage Inventory Application Form (Draft) VI. Red Deer County Evaluation Summary Form VII. Red Deer County Designation Case Study Package VIII. Red Deer County Follow-Up Heritage Management Plan Evaluations Questions IX. Red Deer County Potential Heritage Projects and Initiatives X. List of Stakeholder and Interested Groups in Red Deer County Heritage Management XI. Red Deer County Process Flowchart vi Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Prepared by Heritage Collaborative Inc.

9 Introduction The Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan (HMP) is designed to assist Red Deer County, Council and staff, the proposed Heritage Advisory Board, and the public in the protection and management of Red Deer County s heritage. The Heritage Management Plan is divided into six sections: introduction, framework, process, tools, actions and recommendations. The Heritage Management Plan will be a valuable reference for the Red Deer County staff, Red Deer County residents, and the proposed Heritage Advisory Board to ensure a consistent and comprehensive approach to heritage management in Red Deer County. introduction 1

10 Introduction 1.1 Overview of the Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan The most important objective of the Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan is to identify, preserve and protect important heritage sites in Red Deer County for the study, use and enjoyment of County residents and visitors. This document is the first Heritage Management Plan for Red Deer County, and is designed to establish the best practices and approaches to the preservation, presentation and protection of heritage in Red Deer County. The Heritage Management Plan also: Describes practical and achievable objectives and actions. Identifies the key features of Red Deer County s heritage, and proposes policies to protect, conserve, develop, and enhance them. Proposes a comprehensive approach to heritage management in Red Deer County. Promotes interest and awareness of Red Deer County s heritage. Integrates with current short and long term plans developed by Red Deer County. Proposes an implementation strategy for Red Deer County Council. Recommends the appointment of a Red Deer County Heritage Officer and a Heritage Advisory Board as required in response to future demand for heritage services. The Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan is composed of six sections plus appendices: 1. Introduction: The Introduction section provides an overview and the goals and objectives for the Heritage Management Plan. 2. Framework: The Framework section provides a description of existing heritage programs, initiatives, definitions, and incentives. 3. Process: The Process section provides a general overview of the Heritage Designation process. 4. Tools: The Tools section provides specific details for each of the Heritage Management Tools: Heritage Survey, Heritage Inventory, Register of Historic Resources/ Designation and the Heritage Management Plan. 5. Actions: The Actions section describes each participant involved in Red Deer County s Heritage Management and provides specific actions categorized by each group of Participants. 6. Recommendations: The Recommendations section provides heritage management recommendations for Red Deer County to consider on a short term and long term basis. 7. Appendices: The Appendices section provides supporting documentation for the Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan. 2 Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Prepared by Heritage Collaborative Inc.

11 1.2 Vision Statement The following is the proposed Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Vision Statement: Red Deer County recognizes the need to preserve its historic places. Red Deer County will enhance the lives of citizens by managing its heritage and preserving and protecting historic places for present and future generations. 1.3 Goals and Objectives Goals The goals of the Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan are as follows: To enable Red Deer County s Historic Resources to contribute effectively to the County s prosperity and quality of life for its citizens. To develop incentives to encourage the conservation of Historic Resources in Red Deer County. To review the progress of Red Deer County s heritage program and to ensure that the Heritage Management Plan and the Heritage Survey, Inventory, and the Register of Historic Resources are updated regularly Objectives The objectives of the Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan are as follows: To develop a clear and transparent plan that includes a framework, a process, tools, actions, and recommendations to identify, conserve, and protect Red Deer County s historic places, including buildings, structures, cultural landscapes, clusters of buildings, and heritage areas. To develop a range of administrative, incentive, and educational tools to support the conservation and protection of historic places in Red Deer County. To link, wherever possible, heritage conservation with other civic initiatives, including future developments, annexation areas, and County beautification projects that serve as community landmarks and symbols of local identity. To inform the public of Red Deer County s heritage conservation initiatives and to make the Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan accessible to County residents and stakeholder groups. To promote public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of heritage sites and a commitment to their conservation in Red Deer County. introduction 3

12 1.4 Proposed Heritage Advisory Board and Proposed Heritage Officer OVERVIEW Both the Heritage Advisory Board and the Heritage Officer provide excellent opportunities to forward the economic and tourism value of heritage within the County. Other municipalities have seen an increase in positive heritage and cultural activity through the availability of a dedicated Board and Heritage Officer. Initially the most effective approach for Red Deer County is to establish an Internal Working Committee to perform the duties of the Heritage Advisory Board, and to assign the duties of the Heritage Officer to an existing staff member. A committed Heritage Advisory Board, and Heritage Officer, who seek public input on heritagerelated issues, will benefit the County and its residents now and in the future. The establishment of the Heritage Advisory Board and the creation of the Heritage Officer position are long term recommendations that are also listed in section Proposed Heritage Advisory Board Heritage Advisory Boards are designed to provide Council with the benefit of reflection and advice from individuals and interested groups, and to make recommendations to Council on heritage-related issues, though Council retains the right to approve or reject any recommendations. One key advantage with the establishment of a Heritage Advisory Board is that discussions and deliberations on heritage, and the collection of historical and planning documentation is completed prior to advising Council. Another important and often understated advantage of the Board is the opportunity to develop a capacity for knowledge and familiarity with Red Deer County s heritage and cultural resources. This heritage capacity may be enhanced by having various members of the community serve on the Board. Another important aspect of Heritage Advisory Boards is that they are often the source of ideas for economic development opportunities with respect to heritage and cultural resources. Initially, an effective approach for Red Deer County may be to delegate the responsibilities for heritage management to a County internal working committee. This will allow more time for the County to establish and become familiar with the heritage management process. Currently Red Deer County has two Municipal Historic Resources and the appointment of an internal working committee will allow for those sites to be managed effectively and for other potential heritage designations to be brought forward. As the demands increase, the County Council may further review the advantages and need for a Board. For the purpose of this document the Heritage Advisory Board may be replaced by the Internal Working Committee. For more information on the proposed Heritage Advisory Board see section Proposed Heritage Officer The role of the Heritage Officer is to coordinate and administer heritage management in the County. The Heritage Officer responsibilities include administering meetings for the Heritage Advisory Board, ensuring that any documentation presented to the Board is complete, and to implement the decisions of the Council and the Heritage Advisory Board. A key advantage of the Heritage Officer position, whether full time or part time, is the establishment of a point of contact for the County administration and the public on all heritage-related issues. The Heritage Officer is the staff member most familiar with the municipal, provincial, and national processes and having access to all necessary information and documentation. The responsibilities of this position include assisting the Red Deer County administration, the Heritage Advisory Board, and Council with maters of heritage. For the purpose of this document the Heritage Officer may be replaced by the appointed staff. For more information on the proposed Heritage Officer see section Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Prepared by Heritage Collaborative Inc.

13 Framework This section provides detailed descriptions of the existing framework of heritage planning in Red Deer County, Alberta, and Canada. The framework includes background information on Red Deer County, descriptions of the current key heritage features, the existing national and provincial framework, Participants and Partners in Red Deer County s Heritage Management, and heritage management assistance options. introduction 5

14 Framework 2.1 Red Deer County Contemporary Setting Located approximately 150 kilometres from both Edmonton and Calgary, Red Deer County has a current population of nearly 19,000 residents. The County covers an area of 4,042 square kilometres and encompasses a city, towns, villages, hamlets and rural farmsteads. 2.2 Red Deer County s Geographical and Historical Context Pioneers began settling in the vicinity of the Calgary-Edmonton Trail and the Red Deer River crossing in Over the next twenty years, the fertile soils and the farming and ranching potential of the area attracted many new settlers. Central Alberta saw a major change in the 1940 s when significant oil and gas deposits were discovered. The associated economic development and population growth lead to increased demand for expansion of residential, community, and industrial services in the County. For a more extensive geographical and historical context of Red Deer County, please refer to the Context Paper in Appendix III. Red Deer County Edmonton Calgary 2.3 Red Deer County Key Heritage Features The key heritage features of a location help define its sense of place and provide a context for both new and old developments. The recognized heritage features in Red Deer County include Provincial Historic Resources, Registered Historic Resources, and Municipal Historic Resources Provincial Historic Resources Red Deer County has six sites that have been listed by the Province of Alberta as Provincial Historic Resources (PHRs) under the Historical Resources Act. Provincial Historic Resources are sites that are provincially significant and are provincially protected. 6 Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Prepared by Heritage Collaborative Inc.

15 2.3.2 Registered Historic Resources Red Deer County has two sites that have been identified by the Province of Alberta as Registered Historic Resources (RHRs). Registered Historic Resources are sites that have been designated under the Historical Resources Act as being regionally significant. The Government of Alberta has discontinued the RHR designation. Existing RHRs will continue to be recognized and will be able to access technical advice from the provincial staff, however as of 2009 RHRs will no longer be eligible for grant funding through the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation. Additionally, RHRs will not be listed on the Alberta or Canada Registers of Historic Places. Registered Historic Resources are not protected and require only ninety days notice if the owner intends to alter, or even demolish the resource. Because the Municipal and Provincial Historic Resource designation provides protection, the province has identified these as the primary means of protecting historic resources in Alberta. This provides municipalities and local governments with a voice to identify, protect, and conserve municipally significant heritage sites. The Pine Lake Holy Trinity Church RHR was reviewed and designated as a Municipal Historic Resource in April 2009 (see section 2.3.3). The Wood Lake School RHR should also be reviewed for potential provincial or municipal designation. PROVINCIAL HISTORIC RESOURCES Resource Name Dickson Store and Site Fensala Hall Markerville Creamery Markerville Lutheran Church Stephan G. Stephansson House Stephansson Memorial Park Resource Location Dickson: Plan , Block 2, Lot 25 Markerville: Plan , Block 2, Lot 3A Markerville: Plan RN21 (XXI), Block 2, Lot 10 Markerville: Plan XXI, Block 5, Lot 1A Markerville, Near Plan , Block S, Lot H Markerville: Portion of northeast quarter of Section 26, Township 36, Range 2, West of Fifth Meridian REGISTERED HISTORIC RESOURCES Resource Name Pine Lake Holy Trinity Church Wood Lake School Resource Location Pine Lake: Plan , Block 1, Lot 1 Near Delburne Portion of the northwest quarter of Section 21, Township 37, Range 22, West of the Fourth Meridian Designation Date 1988/07/ /07/ /09/ /08/ /05/ /06/15 Designation Date 1987/12/ /04/28 framework 7

16 2.3.3 Municipal Historic Resources In recent years the province of Alberta has encouraged municipalities to act as stewards of their own heritage. This new direction supports municipalities in the designation of heritage sites that demonstrate a municipal level of significance to be identified as a Municipal Historic Resource (MHR). The Red Deer County Heritage Inventory identified over twenty potential future MHRs. The RHRs were included as part of the Red Deer County Heritage Inventory and are eligible for designation as Municipal Historic Resources. As of June 2009, there are two MHRs within Red Deer County. MUNICIPAL HISTORIC RESOURCES Resource Name Holy Trinity Anglican Church Markerville Lutheran Church 2.4 Definitions Resource Location Plan , Block 1, Lot 1 Plan XXI Block 5 Lot 1A Excepting thereout all Mines and Minerals Designation Date 2009/04/ /04/14 The following Red Deer County definition of a Historic Place, or Municipal Historic Resource, and Heritage Value is adapted from the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. Historic Place, or Municipal Historic Resource: A Historic Place, or a Municipal Historic Resource is a structure, building, group of buildings, district, landscape, archaeological site or other place in Red Deer County that has been formally recognized for its heritage value. These sites are listed on the Red Deer County Register of Historic Resources. Heritage Value is determined by the application of Red Deer County s heritage evaluation criteria for determining Significance and Integrity, which are outlined in section of the Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan. The criteria are designed to examine the aesthetic, historic, scientific, cultural, social, or spiritual importance of significance for past, present or future generations to determine which resources are to be selected for the Inventory. The heritage value of an historic place is reflected in its character-defining materials, forms, location, spatial configurations, uses, and cultural associations or meanings. Heritage Site, Heritage Resource or, Heritage Place: A heritage site, resource, or place are terms that are used interchangeably to describe a structure, building, group of buildings, district, landscape or other place that may not be formally designated for its heritage value. A heritage site, resource, or place is valued by the community as it represents the past and should be preserved for the future. Heritage sites may be included as part of the Heritage Survey, or the Heritage Inventory. 8 Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Prepared by Heritage Collaborative Inc.

17 2.5 Existing National and Provincial Heritage Framework Historic Places Initiative The provinces and territories of Canada, in collaboration with the federal government, created the Historic Places Initiative (HPI) to recognize and manage Canada s historic resources. The HPI includes tools and incentives to assist in the identification and protection of historic resources. The primary tools of the HPI are the Canadian Register of Historic Places and the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, which guides conservation of and alterations to historic resources Municipal Heritage Partnership Program The province of Alberta created the Municipal Heritage Partnership Program (MHPP) to support the Historic Places Initiative. The MHPP assists municipalities in identifying, evaluating, and managing their historic places. The program provides funding opportunities and expertise to municipalities to establish and maintain a municipal heritage conservation program. The Government of Alberta is committed to helping municipalities become stewards of their own unique heritage and the guiding force for protection of what is historically important to the community. The MHPP offers flexible cost-sharing opportunities to support Heritage Surveys, Heritage Inventories and Heritage Management Plans Historical Resources Act The Alberta Historical Resources Act (HRA) empowers municipalities to legally protect locally significant heritage sites through designation as Municipal Historic Resources as contained in section 26, 27, and 28 of the Act. The HRA gives the municipality the power to protect both individual historic resources and historic resource areas. The designation, in the form of a bylaw, is issued and maintained by the local municipal council. The Historical Resources Act requires that the designation bylaw be registered on the title of the property. The section of the HRA that provides further details of the municipality s power to designate a Municipal Historic Resource is listed below. Designation as a Municipal Historic Resource 26 (2) A council of a municipality, after giving the owner sixty (60) days notice, may by bylaw designate any historic resource within the municipality whose preservation it considers to be in the public interest, together with any land in or on which it is located that may be specified in the bylaw, as a Municipal Historic Resource. Designation as a Municipal Historic Area 27 (1) If it is of the opinion that the preservation of the historical character of any part of the municipality is in the public interest, a council may by bylaw (a) designate that part of the municipality as a Municipal Historic Area, and (b) prohibit or regulate and control the use and development of land and the demolition, removal, construction or reconstruction of buildings within the Municipal Historic Area. framework 9

18 Compensation Red Deer County will not designate sites against the wishes of the owner. In Alberta, a municipality is required to compensate for designation if it results in loss of value to the owner. Red Deer County may adopt the convention of entering into an agreement with the existing owner where the owner waives his right to compensation and also agrees to rehabilitate or restore certain parts of the building or site in return for funding that is offered. Potential funding for designated resources is described in detail under section 2.8 Heritage Management Assistance Options. The funding agreement and the work to be completed will also have to be negotiated with the province. Compensation agreements should always be conditional upon the successful designation of the resource for which the agreement exists. Red Deer County, in co-ordination with its local legal counsel, will create an agreement with the owner regarding a waiver of compensation. Section 28 of the Historical Resources Act protects the rights of the property owner if the designation compromises the economic value of the Historic Resource. The following are the sections of the act that relate to compensation: 28 (1) If a bylaw under section 26 or 27 decreases the economic value of a building, structure or land that is within the area designated by the bylaw, the council shall by bylaw provide the owner of that building, structure or land with compensation for the decrease in economic value. 28 (2) If the council and the owner cannot agree on the compensation payable under subsection (1), the owner or the council may apply to the Land Compensation Board established under the Expropriation Act to determine the amount of compensation payable by the council to the owner for the decrease in economic value. 28 (4) The council may, with the agreement of the owner, provide the compensation under subsection (1) by grant, tax relief or any other means. The Act mandates that once the resource is municipally designated, the owner must apply to the municipality to authorize any destruction, disturbance, alteration or repair to the historic resource. Authorized changes to the historic resource should be in accordance with the established Statement of Significance and the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. Red Deer County may adopt the convention of having the provincial Heritage Conservation Advisor review such changes so that the site may continue to qualify for funding from the province Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada The Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada provides guidance regarding interventions on designated historic resources and promotes a balance between conservation and functional requirements of the site, ensuring that the historic resources continue as a useful resource within a 10 Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Prepared by Heritage Collaborative Inc.

19 community. The intent of the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada is to provide a set of common reference standards to guide preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration of historic places. 2.6 Existing Municipal Planning Framework Municipal Government Act The Municipal Government Act provides the legislative framework for municipal planning. There are a number of ways in which planning through the Municipal Government Act may support planning for heritage such as including a heritage protection approach in the municipal development plans, and more specifically, through identification of potential heritage places in the area structure plans and area redevelopment plans. The Municipal Government Act also provides specific power to municipalities to allocate taxes to heritage resources: 366 (3)(b) provides for grants in lieu of taxes to be allocated to heritage resources Zoning Bylaw Red Deer County may create a land use bylaw to provide for a Heritage Control Zone to be identified. The Heritage Control Zone operates similar to a direct control zone in that it provides the opportunity for a wider spectrum of uses. 2.7 Participants and Partners in Red Deer County Heritage Management There are a variety of groups and individuals involved in the management and support of Red Deer County s heritage initiatives. These Participants will play an active role in managing Red Deer County s heritage. Potential Participants and their actions are described in detail in section 5.0. Partners may be approached to support heritage management activities in Red Deer County, as projects require. More information on the proposed Partners and Stakeholders is available in Appendix X. The following is a list of proposed Participants Red Deer County Council Red Deer County Community Services Red Deer County Planning and Development Services Red Deer County Administration Property Owners The Public Red Deer & District Museum and Archives Proposed Red Deer County Heritage Advisory Board 2.8 Heritage Management Assistance Options The Heritage Management Assistance Options are a combination of several provincial and regional heritage conservation programs that offer a variety of financial and non-financial incentives. framework 11

20 2.8.1 Alberta Historical Resources Foundation Funding may be obtained through the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation through two programs: the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program, see section , and the Alberta Main Street Program, see section For additional information regarding either program, eligibility, or to obtain application forms, please see the Alberta Historical Resource Foundation website Heritage Preservation Partnership Program The Heritage Preservation Partnership Program offers matching grants, and technical and advisory assistance, to individuals and organizations for heritage-based projects under six different categories. 1. Historic Resource Conservation General Information: This grant provides funds for the preservation, restoration and rehabilitation of Provincial and Municipal Historic Resources. The property owner may apply twice a year. To be eligible for funding, the site must be designated a Municipal Historic Resource and be listed on the Alberta and Canadian Registers of Historic Places. Resources that do not meet the requirements to be designated as a Municipal or Provincial Historic Resource may qualify as a Local Historic Resource. A Municipal Historic Resource that does not meet the requirements to be listed on the Alberta Register of Historic Places, may qualify for a one-time matching grant. Cemeteries may also be considered for grant funding. Information for Owners of Municipal Historic Resources: Application deadlines are February 1st and September 1st. The funding is provided on a cost sharing basis of fifty percent of the total project cost. It is recommended that owners interested in designation and funding from the Province contact the appropriate provincial Heritage Conservation Officer prior to designation. The list of Character-Defining Elements included in the Statement of Significance serves as a guideline for the elements that may be eligible for funding. The owner may provide up to twentyfive percent of the total eligible cost with in-kind contributions such as volunteer labour or donated materials. Typically, funding is provided for exterior elements of the site, and on a case-bycase basis funding may be provided for interior elements. Total project costs are determined based on a review of eligible interventions items. 12 Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Prepared by Heritage Collaborative Inc.

21 The approval or rejection of the application for funding is at the sole discretion of the Province. If the application for funding is approved, the owner and the provincial Heritage Conservation Advisor must agree on the terms of funding and the scope of work. The Province provides funding after the designation is complete and the work on the site has been completed and certified by a Heritage Conservation Advisor. Other Grants provided under the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program 2. Heritage Awareness: projects that increase awareness of Alberta s history, such as the installation of markers, educational programs, and workshops. 3. Publications: Funding may be available to assist with the printing costs of history books, walking and driving tour brochures, or other documents. 6. Transportation/Industrial Artifact Conservation: This grant assists with the preservation or restoration of transportation and industrial artifacts that have a distinctive and significant connection to Alberta s history. For instance, being the first artifact of its kind, the last remaining, the best example or having a direct association with a key historic event or figure Alberta Main Street Program The Alberta Main Street Program provides professional advice for the appropriate rehabilitation of storefronts in Alberta s historic downtown areas. Alberta Main Street communities will work closely with the Municipal Heritage Partnership Program, and have access to ongoing support for heritage planning and matching conservation funding for approved conservation work on Municipal Historic Resources. 4. Research: This grant is to encourage research that will add to Alberta s knowledge base or bring new understanding to Alberta s past. 5. Roger Soderstrom Scholarship: This scholarship is meant to assist postsecondary or extended study program level students in the fields of architectural preservation, urban or area planning and conservation, heritage resource management and archaeology, history or palaeontology. framework 13

22 2.8.2 Other Financial Resources Other Financial Resources may include but are not limited to: Alberta Lottery Fund Community Initiatives Program The Community Initiatives Program This Program may award grants for project-based initiatives in areas including community service, seniors services, libraries, arts and culture, sports, education, health and recreation. First Nations and Métis Settlements, community non-profit groups, Social Services Sector and Regional Children s Authorities may apply. Unregistered community organizations may have a sponsor apply on their behalf. Funding is approved on a matching grant basis, and the matching requirement may be met in the form of monetary contributions, volunteer labour, services, or donated material or equipment. Funding may be considered on a non-matching basis if the group can demonstrate significant difficulty in raising funds. Applications may be submitted at any time throughout the year. Further information is available at Red Deer County Heritage Incentives Red Deer County Council may consider specific financial incentives, once the Heritage Management Plan has been reviewed and accepted by Council. The proposed Heritage Advisory Board may bring forward various options for assisting participants in the Heritage Management Plan for Council s future consideration Waiver of Fees on Heritage Projects Red Deer County Council may waive administrative fees associated with heritage projects in the future as a financial incentive for owners of historic places in the process of designation. Examples of fees that may be waived include those associated with applications for zoning changes, and development permits Red Deer County Grant Programs The Rural Community Facility Capital Assistance Grant is a Red Deer County grant available to assist rural facilities, such as community centres or halls, with capital enhancement projects. This grant may be used to fund Heritage Sites that qualify. Grant funding is available to assist with capital funding projects for the maintenance, repair or enhancement of existing facilities located within the County. Eligible groups include community organizations, agricultural societies, recreation societies or associations and hall boards. Details on the application form can be found on the Red Deer County website: 14 Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Prepared by Heritage Collaborative Inc.

23 Process This section describes the processes involved in the designation of a heritage site as a Municipal Heritage Resource (MHR). To be eligible for designation as an MHR, a site must first be listed on the Heritage Inventory. Prior to designation as an MHR, the consent of the owner must be obtained, and a Statement of Significance and a formal bylaw must be written. When a site has been designated as a Municipal Historic Resource, the owner may be listed on the Alberta Register of Historic Places and Canadian Register of Historic Places. The designation process has several steps that include listing on the Red Deer County Heritage Inventory and, with the consent of the owner, listing on the Red Deer County Register of Historic Resources.

24 Process 3.1 Description of the Heritage Inventory Process The first step in the designation process is the application for listing on the Red Deer County Heritage Inventory. The following section describes the requirements for a heritage resource to be placed on the Inventory The Inventory Application Sites may be identified by the owner of the site, the proposed Heritage Advisory Board, or an interested party. The evaluation of a site is formally initiated with the completion of the Red Deer County Heritage Inventory Application Form (see Appendix V), which is designed to provide sufficient information for the Heritage Advisory Board to conduct the heritage evaluation. Sites listed on the Heritage Survey, as well as sites not listed on the 2008 Heritage Inventory, may be eligible for placement on the Heritage Inventory but will require the interested party, owner, or Heritage Advisory Board to complete a Red Deer County Heritage Inventory Application Form before the site can be evaluated. The thirty sites included in the 2008 Red Deer County Heritage Inventory (see Red Deer County Heritage Inventory List Appendix IV), do not require a completed Heritage Inventory Application Form Application Process The application for the Heritage Inventory is typically completed by the owner but may also be submitted by the Heritage Advisory Board or other interested person or group. The application and supporting documentation is received by the Heritage Officer. If the application is complete, it is forwarded to the Heritage Advisory Board. If it is not complete, the application is returned to the applicant. The Heritage Advisory Board will review the application and provide additional documentation of historical information as required, after verifying that the site is not an exclusion and/or exception (see Exclusions in section 4.1.1). If the Heritage Advisory Board finds the site is excluded or otherwise ineligible, the administrative support staff will notify the applicant in writing to explain the reason for halting the process Evaluation Once the completed application for inclusion on the Heritage Inventory has been received, and eligibility verified, the Heritage Advisory Board evaluates the site by applying the criteria for Significance and Integrity (see section 4.3.5). If the Heritage Advisory Board deems the site significant, the site will then be evaluated for its Integrity. 16 Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Prepared by Heritage Collaborative Inc.

25 If the site does not have Significance, the Heritage Advisory Board completes the Evaluation Summary Form (see Appendix VI) and a letter is sent to the applicant explaining why the process has been halted. The applicant may appeal the decision by the Heritage Advisory Board by providing additional relevant information. If the site is determined to have Significance and the site retains its Integrity the Board completes the Evaluation Summary Form and continues the process. If the site does not retain its Integrity the Heritage Advisory Board completes the Evaluation Summary Form and a letter is sent to the applicant explaining that the site will not continue in the process. If the Board supports the designation of a site that does not meet the evaluation criteria, the site will not be eligible for listing on the Albertan and Canadian Registers of Historic Places and therefore will not be eligible for provincial funding. Once the evaluation is complete and the resource is considered to have both Significance and Integrity a draft Statement of Significance is prepared for the site and it is listed on the Red Deer County Heritage Inventory Placement on the Heritage Inventory Once a site is placed on the Heritage Inventory the Heritage Advisory Board notifies Council of the addition, and a notification is sent to the owner. In most cases the County will request the owner s consent to be listed on the Inventory although it is not required. The Heritage Officer files the draft Statement of Significance and the background information, including the evaluation forms, photos and other documentation, and the site is listed on the Red Deer County Heritage Inventory. Once the site has been approved for listing on the Heritage Inventory, the Heritage Advisory Board will notify the property owner of the success of the application. At this point the Heritage Advisory Board also requests the owner s consent for listing the property on the Heritage Inventory and provides information to the owner on the benefits of municipal designation and the designation process. Sites listed on the Heritage Inventory are flagged on Red Deer County GIS Mapping. This provides an opportunity for the Planning and Development Services department when receiving a demolition or development permit to notify the owner of the potential of the site to become a Municipal Historic Resource. process 17

26 Sites listed on the Heritage Inventory are not restricted in any way, and are automatically designation ready at the request of the owner. Owners of sites listed on the Heritage Inventory, who wish to proceed with designation, have the opportunity to take advantage of provincial and County assistance programs. Planning and Development Services Department: Heritage sites will be flagged and Heritage Layers will be created for mapping. A copy of the Statement of Significance will be kept in each of the legal files for heritage sites. Heritage sites will be flagged in government reports, ARPs, etc. 3.2 Description of the Municipal Historic Resource Process The consent of the owner is not required for a site to be placed on the Heritage Inventory, but once placed on the Heritage Inventory, the Heritage Advisory Board should inform the property owner by mail. Sites listed on the Heritage Inventory are not protected. All owners of sites included on the 2008 Heritage Inventory have been notified Application for Municipal Designation Only the site owner may apply for designation as a Municipal Historic Resource, and may indicate agreement to have the property designated as a Municipal Historic Resource by signing the application for designation (Red Deer County Municipal Historic Resource Application Form, in the Designation Case Study Package Appendix VII). The designation application is reviewed by the Heritage Advisory Board to verify that the site has not been altered or other changes made since the listing on the Heritage Inventory. The designation application provides written confirmation of the owners wishes to proceed with the designation. The Heritage Advisory Board informs Council by letter, that the site meets all the evaluation requirements, that the owner has consented, and that the site is eligible for designation and recommends to Council the site be considered for designation by issuing a Notice of Intent to Designate. The Council reviews the recommendation and makes a decision to proceed to Notice of Intent to Designate or to defer or deny the recommendation for designation. 18 Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Prepared by Heritage Collaborative Inc.

27 3.2.2 Notification and Agreement The required formal process of designation is described in the Historic Resource Act which identifies several steps including; issuing a formal Notice of Intent to Designate, preparation of a bylaw and registration of the designation on the property title. Other steps to complete the designation process include the preparation of the final Statement of Significance to be attached to the bylaw and submission of all the documentation to the Provincial Registrar for listing on the Alberta Register of Historic Places and Canadian Register of Historic Places. The Notice of Intent to Designate is active for 120 days from the receipt of the Notice by the owner. The Notice of Intent to Designate should be sent by registered mail to track the start of the 120 days. The Notice must be active for a minimum of sixty (60) days before Red Deer County may legally designate the site as a Municipal Historic Resource. The draft Statement of Significance must be complete prior to the preparation of a Notice of Intent to Designate. The Notice of Intent to Designate may include a package of information such as a letter of explanation, the draft Statement(s) of Significance, information concerning the benefits of designation, and the Agreement to Waive Compensation (see draft Notice of Intent to Designate, in the Designation Case Study Package Appendix VII). The Notice of Intent to Designate is prepared by staff, approved by Council and sent via registered mail to the owner. The owner is provided sixty (60) days to register any objections to designation. If the owner objects to designation, the designation process is ended. Once the owner s notice period of sixty (60) days is complete the County has a further sixty (60) days to approve the designation bylaw. The Agreement to Waive Compensation is signed by the owner prior to Councils passing the designation bylaw (see sample Agreement to Waive Compensation, in the Designation Case Study Package Appendix VII). Once the bylaw is passed, the owner is required to apply to Red Deer County for permission to make any changes that affect the Municipal Historic Resource or the Character-Defining Elements in particular. process 19

28 3.2.3 Funding The owner of a Municipal Historic Resource is eligible for provincial funding. For more information on Provincial Funding see section 2.8 Heritage Management Assistance Options Bylaws A Municipal Historic Resource (MHR) bylaw is passed by Council to create the formal and legal designation of the site. The bylaw will include a full legal description, the common or historic name, a brief description of the protected components (the Character-Defining Elements), photographic images of the site, and the final Statement of Significance. Once the bylaw is passed, the designation is registered on the title of the property and the site is listed on the Red Deer County Register of Historic Resources as a Municipal Historic Resource. The costs associated with registering the designation on the property title are paid by Red Deer County Proposed Formal Recognition Red Deer County proposes to create a recognition process for designated sites. This may include providing plaques for sites, certificates of designation, or other forms of recognition (see Appendix IX). 3.3 Follow-up Red Deer County and the provincial Heritage Conservation Advisor will monitor the designated sites. The Heritage Advisory Board will review and update the designated Municipal Historic Resource sites and sites listed on the Red Deer County Heritage Inventory each year. The site is then eligible to be nominated for inclusion on the Alberta and Canadian Register of Historic Places as a Municipal Historic Resource. 20 Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Prepared by Heritage Collaborative Inc.

29 Tools The main tools described in this section are the Heritage Survey, Heritage Inventory, Register of Historic Resources, Heritage Management Plan, and Red Deer County Heritage Areas and Cultural Landscapes. Red Deer County has previously supported a number of heritage-related projects, including a Heritage Survey of over eighty sites conducted in , and a Heritage Inventory of thirty heritage resources in The goal of heritage management is to monitor change and establish a decision making framework for managing heritage resources that is user-friendly, timely and transparent. The tools described in this section are the essential elements for effective heritage management planning. tools 21

30 Tools 4.1 What resources/sites may be considered for the Heritage Survey, Inventory, and Register? Heritage resources are not limited to built structures but also include cultural landscapes, heritage areas, and streetscapes. Other types of heritage sites are listed in Table 4.1 Examples of Types of Potential Heritage Sites. The Heritage Survey, Inventory and Register each require a different level of documentation and research. The Heritage Survey is the first step in identifying potential heritage resources and does not impose limitations on which sites can be included. The second step is the Heritage Inventory where a site on the Heritage Survey is evaluated for its heritage potential. If the site passes the evaluation and is included as part of the Heritage Inventory it can then be considered for the final step; designation and inclusion on the Register of Historic Resources. Red Deer County has aligned its evaluation criteria for designation of Municipal Historic Resources with the provincial criteria for designation, in order to have municipally designated sites also listed on the Provincial and National Registers of Historic Places. TABLE 4.1 EXAMPLES OF TYPES OF POTENTIAL HERITAGE SITES EXAMPLES OF TYPES OF POTENTIAL HERITAGE SITES Type: Residential Example: House Type: Social and Recreational Example: Community Centre Type: Educational Example: One Room School 22 Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Prepared by Heritage Collaborative Inc.

31 EXAMPLES OF TYPES OF POTENTIAL HERITAGE SITES Type: Commercial Example: Convenience Store Type: Religious Example: Church Type: Military Example: Military Base Type: Landscape and Streetscape Example: Cultural Landscape: Crossing Type: Farming and Ranching Example: Barn Type: Transportation Example: Train Trestle Other potential types of sites: Communications Governmental Medical Funerary Type: Industrial Example: Garage Type: Grain Elevator Example: Grain Elevator tools 23

32 Exclusions The provincial guidelines identify several types of resources that are not eligible for designation. The province describes these in two categories, Type 1 and Type 2, those that are not eligible and those that are normally not eligible but there may be exceptions (see table Exclusions and Exceptions). 4.2 The Red Deer County Heritage Survey Heritage Survey Definition A Heritage Survey is a comprehensive record and documentation of potential historic places. It may include a variety of heritage resources such as buildings, structures, and cultural landscapes. The provincial guideline for inclusion on a Heritage Survey is that the site should be approximately fifty years old. TABLE EXCLUSIONS AND EXCEPTIONS TYPE 1 RESOURCES not eligible for municipal designation: Buildings, structures or objects outside of Red Deer County s jurisdiction Buildings, structures or objects outside of Alberta s jurisdiction Buildings, structures or objects that are situated in an historical park or village Small moveable objects Reconstructions Human remains TYPE 2 RESOURCES not ordinarily eligible for municipal designation: Cemeteries Birthplaces or graves Resources that have been moved Resources primarily commemorative in nature Resources that have achieved significance in the last fifty (50) years Alberta Heritage Survey Site Form 24 Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Prepared by Heritage Collaborative Inc.

33 4.2.2 Purpose Collectively, the survey forms provide a record of the potential heritage sites in an area, and are the basis for further heritage research, protection, and conservation of local heritage sites Documentation Documentation for the Heritage Survey is recorded on the four-page Alberta Historical Resource Survey Site Form. Black and white photographs and information such as history, date of construction, materials, design features, and names of original and early owners are included on the Survey Forms. The original forms are filed by the province, and copies are retained by the municipality and the local archives Red Deer County Heritage Survey Background In 2007, with partial funding from the province, Red Deer County commissioned Heritage Collaborative Inc. to complete a Heritage Survey and Inventory of the County. The Red Deer County Heritage Survey, was designed to identify potential heritage resources for further evaluation. Heritage Collaborative Inc. surveyed over eighty sites within the boundary of the County. Registered Historic Resources and Provincial Historic Resources within Red Deer County were included as part of the Survey to provide an update to the current documentation of those sites. Heritage Collaborative Inc. evaluated the sites included on the Survey and deemed thirty sites to have sufficient Significance and Integrity to warrant inclusion on the Heritage Inventory Places of Interest List A Places of Interest List is a list of sites that have the potential of being included on the Heritage Inventory. Heritage Collaborative Inc. completed a Places of Interest List as part of the Heritage Survey and Inventory project completed in The Places of Interest List provides a general overview of the sites included on the Heritage Survey that may demonstrate sufficient Significance and Integrity to be included as part of the Heritage Inventory Maintenance The Red Deer County Heritage Survey is a living document that will be maintained as a reference for future management and protection initiatives. The Heritage Survey will be updated by the Heritage Officer as required. New sites may be added and updates to sites currently included on the Heritage Survey will be completed. tools 25

34 4.3 The Red Deer County Heritage Inventory Heritage Inventory Definition A Heritage Inventory identifies and documents Red Deer County s significant resources. The resources listed on the Heritage Inventory have been evaluated and meet the criteria for Significance and Integrity. A Heritage Inventory may include a variety of heritage resource types, such as buildings, heritage areas, neighbourhoods, cultural landscapes, and other types of historic places. The essential element required for listing on the Red Deer County Heritage Inventory is a draft Statement of Significance Purpose A Heritage Inventory is a list of evaluated heritage sites that are deemed eligible for municipal designation. The Heritage Inventory is the basis for further protective measures, such as municipal designation Documentation An Inventory normally has three components the historical Context Paper, Heritage Evaluation Forms and a draft Statements of Significance which are described as follows: Context Paper The Context Paper establishes a framework for the evaluation of the heritage resources. It provides an overview of the major historical and cultural themes and events associated with Red Deer County and acts as reference point for the review and evaluation of the County s heritage resources. The 2008 Red Deer County Context Paper is attached in Appendix III Heritage Evaluation Forms Heritage Evaluation Forms are completed in reference to the site and its context. The form documents the Heritage Advisory Boards findings on the Significance and Integrity of the resource. Red Deer County Markerville Church NE ¼ W5 Description One-storey building with a front-facing gable roof and tall bell tower with flared pyramidal roof and front entrance at the base. Significance Criteria A: Theme early development of the Red Deer County C: Design Gothic Revival design influences. Context Located in the hamlet of Markerville, approximately forty kilometers southwest of the city of Red Deer. It was built in Period of Significance (POS) 1907 Present Character Defining Elements (CDEs) Integrity Criteria: The front-facing gable roof The clapboard siding, corner boards and skirting board above the foundation The arched wrought iron sign above the front entrance which reads MARKERVILLE LUTHERAN CHURCH The wrought iron date above the front entrance which reads 1907 and decorative wooden panel above The central bell tower on the front façade with flared pyramidal roof topped by a Celtic cross, pointed window openings, wooden detailing including dentils and brackets and main entrance at the base The tall brick chimney The stone foundation The pattern, style, and construction of all wooden windows, especially the pointed stained glass windows in the bell tower The overall integrity of the building is satisfactory. 1. Location The location of the building has not changed. 2. Design The design of the building has not been significantly altered. 3. Environment The environment, or surroundings, of the building have not changed significantly over the years. 4. Materials The original materials of the building are authentic. 5. Workmanship The workmanship of the building is original. 6. Feeling The feeling of the building and site has not changed. 7. Association The associations of the building have not changed. Municipal Heritage Survey Review Form Heritage Collaborative Inc., March Heritage Collaborative Inc s Heritage Evaluation Form 26 Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Prepared by Heritage Collaborative Inc.

35 Statements of Significance Evaluated sites that demonstrate Significance and Integrity are included as part of the Heritage Inventory. These sites must have a draft Statement of Significance. Each draft Statement of Significance will be supported by background research and address three major sections: a description of the heritage resource, a description of the heritage values of the resource, and identification of the Character-Defining Elements. A Statement of Significance remains a draft until the site is designated through the passing of a municipal bylaw Red Deer County Heritage Inventory Background The Red Deer County Heritage Inventory was completed by Heritage Collaborative Inc. in March Heritage evaluations of the eighty surveyed sites were conducted and a Places of Interest List was developed. Formal evaluations of the Places of Interest resulted in the selection of thirty historic resources which were recognised as having both Significance and Integrity, and these thirty sites now comprise the first listings on the Red Deer County Heritage Inventory. The Heritage Inventory, once approved by Council, will form the first official Heritage Inventory for Red Deer County. Registered Historic Resources (RHRs) within Red Deer County were included as part of the Heritage Inventory due to the discontinuation of the provincial Registered Historic Resource designation The Evaluation Process for sites being considered for inclusion in the Heritage Inventory Assessing the potential of heritage resources within Red Deer County is achieved by evaluating the resource for its Significance and Integrity. The criteria for Significance and Integrity and their conditions are listed in Figure and for use by the Heritage Advisory Board. Statement of Significance tools 27

36 Significance The Significance of a potential heritage resource is evaluated by considering the resource with respect to five Significance criteria (see figure ). The site must demonstrate Significance in at least one criterion. The evaluation for Significance is not sufficient for listing on the Red Deer County Heritage Inventory. Figure Criteria Example Red Deer County Example 1 THEME / ACTIVITY / EVENT The resource is directly associated with a theme of significance to municipal history. The resource is directly associated with an activity found within a municipality or in any portion thereof. Early Development of Red Deer County The resource is directly associated with an event of significance to municipal history. White Creek Community Centre 2 INSTITUTION / PERSON The resource is directly or closely associated with an institution that, or a person who had municipal / local impact. Alberta Pacific Grain Alberta Pacific Grain Elevator: Lousana 28 Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Prepared by Heritage Collaborative Inc.

37 Figure (cont) Criteria Example Red Deer County Example 3 DESIGN / STYLE The resource is: a good example of a design/style common within the area. very good example of a design/style that is uncommon within the area. the only, first, or last, representative of a significant phase in the development of a design/style within the area. an excellent or very good example of the work of a master within the municipality or area. One-Room School Design Dickson School CONSTRUCTION The resource is: a good example of a method of construction common within the area. very good example of a method of construction that is uncommon within the area. the only, first, or last, representative of a significant phase in the development of a method of construction within the area. an excellent or very good example of the work of a master within the municipality or area. Log Construction Raven Church 4 INFORMATION POTENTIAL The resource can provide: important information about a particular theme, event, institution, or person. important information about a particular type of building, structure or object. an opportunity to test hypotheses, corroborate or amplify currently available information, or reconstruct the sequence of cultures. Future Archaeological Exploration Red Deer Crossing 5 LANDMARK / SYMBOLIC VALUE The resource is particularly prominent or conspicuous and contributes to the distinctive character of the municipality or area. Red Deer County Landmark The resource has acquired special Antler Hill visual, sentimental, or symbolic value that transcends its function or physical characteristics within the municipality or area. tools 29

38 Integrity Once a site has been deemed significant, the resource is evaluated using the criteria for Integrity, which is the ability of the resource to convey its Significance. The Integrity of a potential heritage resource is evaluated by considering the resource with respect to seven Integrity criteria which are further described in Figure : Integrity Criteria. Figure Criteria Definition Retains Integrity Example Red Deer County Example Location Location is the place where the historic resource was constructed or the site where an historic activity or event occurred. Except in rare cases, relocation destroys the relationship between a resource and its historical associations. St. Paul s Church Design Design is a combination of elements that create the form, plan, space, structure, and style of a resource. Design such as: structural system, form and massing arrangement of spaces, pattern of window placement, surface textures and colours, type, amount, and style of detailing, arrangement and type of plantings in a landscape. Benalto Hardware Store Environment Environment is the physical setting of an historic resource. Environment such as: relationship to surrounding features and open spaces, contributing features, topographic features, vegetation, simple features (paths or fences), relationships between resources and other features or open space character of street, neighbourhood or area. Red Deer Crossing 30 Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Prepared by Heritage Collaborative Inc.

39 Figure (cont) Criteria Definition Retains Integrity Example Red Deer County Example Materials Workmanship Materials are the physical elements that were combined or deposited during a particular time frame (period of historical significance) and in a particular pattern or configuration to form an historic resource. Workmanship is the physical evidence of the crafts of a particular culture or people during any given period in history, typified by technological practices and aesthetic principles. Authentic Materials such as: authentic wooden doors, authentic wooden windows, authentic brick construction. Workmanship such as: plain or ornamental, basic or sophisticated, based on tradition or innovative techniques, seen in all or individual parts of a resource. Hola School / Community Centre CN Trestle Feeling Feeling is the continued ability to convey the aesthetic or historic sense of a particular period of time. Feeling results from the presence of physical features that, taken together, express the resource s historic character. Feeling such as: open spaces (parks), hamlet streetscapes, etc. Benalto Auto Garage Association Association is a direct link between an historic resource and a significant historical theme(s), activity(s) or events(s); or an institution(s) or person(s). The site retains its association with its criteria of Significance: Association such as: it is the place where the event or activity occurred and is sufficiently intact to convey that relationship to an observer. Zion Presbyterian Church tools 31

40 4.3.6 Maintenance The Red Deer County Heritage Inventory will be reviewed annually by the Heritage Officer. If new sites have been added to the Inventory that fulfill the Significance and Integrity criteria, the site will be researched further, a draft Statement of Significance will be completed, and the site will be included on the Inventory. The review will also include any new important information that may be discovered concerning a site already on the Heritage Inventory. In order for a site to appear on the Red Deer County Register of Historic Resources, it must first appear in the Red Deer County Heritage Inventory. 4.4 The Red Deer County Register of Historic Resources Municipal Register of Historic Resources Definition A Municipal Register of Historic Resources is a list of historic resources that have been designated by a municipality. Sites must appear on a Heritage Inventory before they can be considered for the inclusion on the Register. The Register of Historic Resources is linked with the provincial and Canadian Registers, therefore municipally designated historic resources may be nominated for both the Alberta Register of Historic Places and the Canadian Register of Historic Places as Municipal Historic Resources (MHRs) Purpose The sites that are listed on the Municipal Register of Historic Resources are municipally designated historic resources, and are protected through a County bylaw from demolition or alteration unless approved by Council Documentation The Red Deer County Register of Historic Resources lists sites that have been formally designated as Municipal Historic Resources. The Register includes the Statements of Significance, Historic Resources mandatory documentation, and other required historical information. The Register may be kept as a paper file or in digital formats such as a database or posted on the Red Deer County website The Red Deer County Register of Historic Resources Background As of June 2009, there are two Municipal Historic Resources in Red Deer County resulting from the Heritage Inventory conducted in Several others are under consideration and review as a result of the interest in heritage initiated by the Red Deer County Heritage Survey and Inventory. 32 Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Prepared by Heritage Collaborative Inc.

41 4.4.5 Maintenance The Red Deer County Register of Historic Resources will be updated as required by the Heritage Officer. When Council designates a site, it will be added to the Register. Similarly, when a site is removed from the Register due to loss of Significance or Integrity, the owner will no longer have access to funding and therefore the listing on the Alberta and Canadian Registers will be withdrawn. 4.5 Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan the process for heritage management and proposes policies to protect, conserve, develop, and enhance Red Deer County s heritage features Background The Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan was developed during by Heritage Collaborative Inc, in collaboration with the Red Deer County Community Services, Red Deer County Council, Red Deer County Planning and Development Services, and County stakeholders. This is Red Deer County s first Heritage Management Plan Definition The Heritage Management Plan guides a municipality s stewardship of its historic resources. The Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan is a strategic tool that provides both guidance and direction for heritage planning and conservation practices in the County Purpose The Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan establishes the framework for Red Deer County, stakeholder groups, and the Heritage Advisory Board for the protection and management of Red Deer County s heritage Documentation The Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan identifies the major elements for heritage planning in Red Deer County. The plan defines Implementation Integration of the Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Upon the adoption of the Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan a workshop will be developed and presented to staff and interested Participants regarding the new Heritage Management Plan process, tools, actions, and recommendations involved in Red Deer County s heritage management Time Frame The Municipal Heritage Partnership Program (MHPP) estimates that a Heritage Management Plan has a life-span of three to five years. At the end of this period, or as required, the Red Deer County Heritage Advisory Board and County Council will review the Heritage Management Plan for possible updates and required changes. tools 33

42 Maintenance Monitoring and evaluation will improve the function and relevance of the Heritage Management Plan. A yearly review of the Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan by the Heritage Advisory Board and Red Deer County Council is recommended. The review will address any possible new situations to be addressed by the Heritage Management Plan. The review process will involve a discussion regarding the state of the Red Deer County Heritage Survey, the Red Deer County Heritage Inventory, and the Red Deer County Register of Historic Resources, as well as the status of planning for Red Deer County Heritage Areas and Cultural Landscapes. 4.6 Red Deer County Planning Strategy for Heritage Areas and Cultural Landscapes This section identifies possible strategies that Red Deer County may adopt to preserve Cultural Landscape or Heritage Areas and provides a framework for discussion by the Heritage Advisory Board and County Council with respect to planning for those special areas. As of 2008, Red Deer County has six Cultural Landscapes listed on the Heritage Inventory. Cultural Landscapes may have several layers of historical value. Cultural Landscapes will be documented in the same manner as other heritage sites by being included on the Heritage Survey, Inventory and Register. Features of Cultural Landscapes will be documented through the Character-Defining Elements that are identified in the Draft Statement of Significance for each site. Red Deer County Heritage Areas and Cultural Landscapes may be managed by special area plans, design guidelines and architectural controls. Area Designations are allowed under the Historic Resource Act, however Cultural Landscapes and Heritage Areas may be difficult to designate because the site may be situated on land with multiple owners and would therefore require the consent of all owners. A heritage overlay may be another option to provide Heritage Areas with specific requirements for preservation of heritage character. Heritage Areas may also be considered under a Historic Special Zone, which would require the creation of new land use zone for Red Deer County. The existing zoning template provides opportunities to identify and protect special area. 34 Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Prepared by Heritage Collaborative Inc.

43 Actions This section describes the actions to be performed by the Participants that support the main tools of heritage protection, and the Heritage Management Plan. actions 35

44 Actions 5.1 Overview Heritage management in Red Deer County is the responsibility of a variety of Participants including the Red Deer County Council, the proposed Heritage Officer, the proposed Red Deer County Heritage Advisory Board, and designated staff. Heritage Resources are valued by Red Deer County and therefore, conservation and protection of these sites should be integrated with all County activities where applicable, such as municipal planning and public works. Red Deer County staff will be made aware of the heritage procedures for dealing with heritage issues in their respective areas. The following actions are organised by the Participants who will be performing them. 5.2 Red Deer County Council The Red Deer County Council is comprised of the Mayor, and six councillors General Red Deer County Council may appoint a member of existing Red Deer County Staff (i.e. the Community Services department) to perform the responsibilities and actions of the proposed Heritage Officer pending the creation of a full-time or part-time Heritage Officer position. Red Deer County Council will enact bylaws to designate Municipal Historic Resources. Red Deer County Council may create a Heritage Advisory Board. Red Deer County Council will review recommendations from the Red Deer County Heritage Advisory Board to make decisions concerning heritage management in Red Deer County Heritage Survey Red Deer County Council will promote and make available to the public the Red Deer County Heritage Survey Heritage Inventory Red Deer County Council will approve and follow the Inventory process as described in the Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan. Red Deer County Council, at the request of the owner of a historic resource, may choose not to make public one, some, or all of the sites included on the Heritage Inventory list. Red Deer County Council will maintain a list of all sites that have a draft Statement of Significance for County records. Red Deer County Council will promote and make available to the public the Red Deer County Heritage Inventory. Red Deer County Council will adopt the provincial criteria for evaluating Heritage Sites. Red Deer County Council will make decisions regarding Red Deer County s heritage management. 36 Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Prepared by Heritage Collaborative Inc.

45 5.2.4 Register of Historic Resources / Designation Red Deer County Council will not designate sites against the wishes of the owner. Red Deer County Council will not seek to designate sites that have not been brought forward by the owner. Red Deer County Council may adopt the convention of entering into an agreement with the existing owner where the owner waives his right to compensation and also agrees to rehabilitate or restore certain parts of the building or site in return for potential funding. Red Deer County Council, in co-ordination with its local legal counsel, will create an agreement with the owner regarding the waiver of compensation. This will need to be investigated further by the County solicitor to determine the best approach for the creation of a waiver. Red Deer County Council will designate Historic Resources as described in the Historical Resources Act. Red Deer County Council will adopt the standards for documentation as required for designating Municipal Historic Resources. Red Deer County Council will maintain the Red Deer County Register of Historic Resources. Red Deer County Council will adopt the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. Red Deer County Council will adhere to the federally adopted Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada as a basis for the assessment of all heritage permit applications and negotiations. Red Deer County Council will institute a Municipal Heritage Designation Program, whereby a standardized process will result in evaluated resources receiving Municipal Designation. These resources would in turn be protected by a municipal bylaw. Red Deer County Council may negotiate formal, written, contractual agreements addressing waiver of compensation (section 28 of Historic Resources Act) with resource owners. These agreements are meant to protect and conserve a site without altering municipal government regulations such as zoning, use, or density. Such agreements outline the responsibilities of both parties and may be used to establish the amount, timeline and other details of financial and/or non-financial compensation. The designation is registered on the land title, and therefore remains in effect after the property is sold. Red Deer County Council may develop a land use zone, such as Heritage Direct Control, specifically for designated resources. Red Deer County Council will provide, whenever possible, a copy of the bylaw and registration on title of the designated property, to the Alberta Register of Historic Places. actions 37

46 Red Deer County Council will provide owners of significant heritage resources with support through consultation. These initiatives are meant to encourage owners of significant heritage resource to allow their property to be designated and placed on the Red Deer County Register of Historic Resources. Red Deer County Council will offer property owners advice and support, including assistance in completing designation and funding applications. Red Deer County Council may provide nonfinancial incentives to property owners in the County to encourage preservation and protection of historic places as required Heritage Management Plan: Red Deer County Council intends to adopt and implement the Heritage Management Plan. Red Deer County Council will indentify the Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan into the Land Use Bylaw, as the principle means for heritage conservation. Red Deer County Council and the Heritage Advisory Board will review and update the Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan as required, at least every five years. Red Deer County Council may designate a Heritage Officer to be responsible for the implementation of the Heritage Management Plan Other Red Deer County Council will seek building code equivalencies for heritage structures to meet the National Building Code requirements where possible and as required. Red Deer County Council will continue to support and protect cultural landscapes and potential Heritage Areas. Red Deer County Council may develop a Heritage Management Assistance Program. The purpose for this program includes assistance with conservation, preservation, interpretation, and research of historic places. Red Deer County Council will encourage public participation in the preservation of the County s heritage through the Heritage Advisory Board. Red Deer County Council and the Heritage Advisory Board, where possible, will encourage and collaborate with other groups concerning heritage programs to promote heritage awareness in the region. Red Deer County Council will develop a communications strategy for the Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan to make the public aware of this new initiative. Red Deer County Council may create recognition initiatives for owners of designated sites recognizing their contribution to the conservation of Historic Resources in the County. For more information on potential recognition initiatives see Appendix IX. 38 Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Prepared by Heritage Collaborative Inc.

47 Red Deer County Council may create a commemorative project process, for those sites that do not qualify for Municipal Designation. For more information see Appendix IX. 5.3 Proposed Red Deer County Heritage Advisory Board The Red Deer County Heritage Advisory Board should have knowledge of heritage in Red Deer County and should be representative of the community at large and Red Deer County Staff. The Heritage Advisory Board may be comprised of Council-appointed representatives from Red Deer County staff, County Council and County residents who have a special interest in and knowledge of the County s past (see the Draft Red Deer County Heritage Advisory Board Terms of Reference, Appendix II) General The Heritage Advisory Board will assist the Red Deer County Council regarding the Heritage Survey, Inventory, Designation and listing on the Red Deer County Register of Historic Resources. The Heritage Advisory Board will identify and select heritage resources for inclusion on the Red Deer County Heritage Survey and the Red Deer County Heritage Inventory and will evaluate and make recommendations to Council for inclusion of sites on the Red Deer County Register of Historic Resources. The Heritage Advisory Board will promote/ support heritage awareness initiatives relating to the Heritage Survey, Inventory, and Designation of Red Deer County s historic places. Heritage Advisory Board members will receive training on the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada through the Province of Alberta. The Heritage Advisory Board will advise the Council regarding all matters relating to heritage. The Heritage Advisory Board will liaise between Council and community groups on matters of heritage, such as the potential of designating sites within Red Deer County. The Heritage Advisory Board will assist with and encourage the development of Heritage Incentives (see section 2.8.3). The Heritage Advisory Board will liaise with other municipal, regional, provincial, and national groups with whom they share common goals and interests Heritage Survey When the Heritage Advisory Board, having either found a site or had one brought to their attention, decides that a new historic resource warrants recording, the site in question will be recorded and added to the Survey. actions 39

48 The Heritage Advisory Board, with assistance from the Red Deer County Administration, will maintain, update and review the Red Deer County Heritage Survey yearly to determine if additional areas or resources should be surveyed and/or if any additional photographic or historical documentation is required as an addendum to the existing Survey Heritage Inventory The Heritage Advisory Board, supported by the administrative assistance of the Red Deer County staff, will maintain the Red Deer County Heritage Inventory. The Heritage Advisory Board will review and update twenty to twenty-five percent of the sites listed on the Red Deer County Heritage Inventory each a year. This review will determine if the sites still retain their Significance and Integrity, to ensure the Character-Defining Elements have not been inappropriately altered, and that the site has not been demolished. Records, including photographs, should be kept documenting any changes. Listed sites that have had inappropriate alterations, determined by the Heritage Advisory Board, or that have been demolished will be removed from the Inventory as required. The Heritage Advisory Board will inform interested owners of properties that are listed on the Red Deer County Heritage Inventory about the process of designation and the associated benefits and constraints. The Heritage Advisory Board will assist owners and interested parties with the Inventory process to identify the benefits and responsibilities of designation. The Heritage Advisory Board will review applications for listing on the Red Deer County Heritage Inventory in accordance with the processes and tools outlined in the Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan. The Heritage Advisory Board will notify Council of the new historic places being placed on and/or removed from the Red Deer County Heritage Inventory Register of Historic Resources/ Designation The Heritage Advisory Board will inform property owners of the benefits of designation including the funding available from the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation. The Heritage Advisory Board may assist property owners in applying for funding from the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation. 40 Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Prepared by Heritage Collaborative Inc.

49 The Heritage Advisory Board will review applications for designation and listing on the Red Deer County Register of Historic Resources in accordance with the processes and tools outlined in the Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan. The Heritage Advisory Board will review and comment on the use and planned use for designated Historic Resources with reference to the Statements of Significance and the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. The Heritage Advisory Board will review the Red Deer County Register of Historic Resources once a year. Listed Historic Resources that have had inappropriate alterations or that have been demolished will be removed from the Register as required Heritage Management Plan The Heritage Advisory Board, along with the Red Deer County Council, will update the Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan as required. The Heritage Advisory Board will conduct a review of the Heritage Management Plan between three to five years after its implementation. The results of this discussion will be presented to Council for their review and consideration, and may be reflected in revisions to the Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan (see Appendix VIII for potential evaluation questions). 5.4 Proposed Red Deer County Heritage Officer The proposed Heritage Officer will be appointed by Red Deer County. The Heritage Officer would be involved in the identification, evaluation, conservation, and protection of heritage sites General The Heritage Officer will receive training on the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada through the Province of Alberta. The Heritage Officer will act as intermediary (co-ordinator) between the Heritage Advisory Board and other Participants and Partners. The Heritage Officer will act as an intermediary for obtaining information, and providing support to current and interested property owners of heritage sites. The Heritage Officer will monitor the heritage management programming. The Heritage Officer will manage technical aspects of heritage planning such as: compiling and updating the records of designated sites and areas, processing permit applications related to heritage preservation, reviewing and circulating heritage-related issues to other departments. actions 41

50 5.4.2 Heritage Survey The Heritage Officer will oversee the administration of the Heritage Survey Heritage Inventory The Heritage Officer will oversee the administration of the Heritage Inventory Register of Historic Resources / Designation The Heritage Officer will oversee the administration of the Register of Historic Resources. The Heritage Officer will provide conservation and restoration advice to property owners of designated historic resources Heritage Management Plan: The Heritage Officer will oversee the implementation of the Heritage Management Plan. Red Deer County Administration will support and assist the Heritage Advisory Board with the maintenance of the Red Deer County Heritage Survey and Inventory. Red Deer County Administration may receive training on the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada through the Province of Alberta. Red Deer County Administration will provide information and assistance to the Public and property owners concerning heritage management in Red Deer County. 5.6 Red Deer County Planning and Development Services Red Deer County Planning and Development Services department provides a variety of services pertaining to the management of growth and development of the County s rural land base and its unincorporated settlements (Red Deer County website). 5.5 Red Deer County Administration The Red Deer County Administration includes front office staff and other supporting staff General Red Deer County Administration will assist with the management of the Red Deer County Heritage Survey and Inventory, Red Deer County Heritage Areas, and the Red Deer County Register of Historic Resources General Red Deer County Planning and Development Services will provide planning support to the heritage management process when required, especially in matters regarding zoning and the implementation of the Heritage Areas. Red Deer County Planning and Development Services will receive training on the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada through the Province of Alberta. 42 Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Prepared by Heritage Collaborative Inc.

51 5.7 Property Owners Property owners are the stewards of many of Red Deer County s heritage resources. The historic resources in the Red Deer County Heritage Survey and Inventory have various types of owners such as citizens, corporations, religious organizations, and municipalities. The property owner plays a pivotal role in protecting heritage places in Alberta as, except in extreme circumstances, the owner s consent is required for designation of the property. The Alberta legislation has provisions for compensation to the owner in the event the owner s interests are negatively affected as a result of designation General Property owners may apply for listing on the Heritage Inventory by completing the Red Deer County Heritage Inventory Application Form (see Appendix V). 5.8 The Public The Public is comprised of residents of Red Deer County and interested groups in Red Deer County s heritage General The Public will be involved as part of the public consultation process prior to and during the implementation of the Heritage Management Plan. The Public will be approached to review and comment on heritage management in the County. The Public will be made aware of Red Deer County s approach to heritage management. Property owners may request designation be contacting the Heritage Officer, and/ or by completing a Red Deer County Municipal Historic Resource Application Form (see Appendix VII). Owners of potentially heritage sites may apply for designation. actions 43

52 5.9 The Red Deer & District Museum and Archives The Red Deer & District Museum and Archives is the repository for materials containing historical evidence of Red Deer City, Red Deer County, and surrounding area. The Archives maintain a collection of local histories for much of central Alberta. As such, the resident archivist, curator, and assistants have a great deal of knowledge concerning local history General The Red Deer & District Museum and Archives may maintain a copy of the Red Deer County Heritage Survey, Inventory and Register of Historic Resources. The Red Deer & District Museum and Archives will support the efforts of Red Deer County, the proposed Heritage Advisory Board, and the proposed Heritage Officer in employing the Heritage Management Plan. The Red Deer & District Museum and Archives may provide historical information of potential heritage sites being considered for the Heritage Survey, Inventory and Designation. 44 Red Deer County Heritage Management Plan Prepared by Heritage Collaborative Inc.

53 Recommendations This section identifies short term and long term recommendations for the management of heritage in Red Deer County. recommendations 45