Baby Point Heritage Conservation District Study. Kick-off Community Meeting March 27, 2017 Humbercrest United Church

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1 Baby Point Heritage Conservation District Study Kick-off Community Meeting March 27, 2017 Humbercrest United Church

2 Agenda 7:00 Welcome 7:10 HCD Study Overview and Process 8:00 Interactive Discussion / Questions of Clarification 9:00 Adjourn 2

3 Meeting Purpose Introduce the Baby Point HCD Study Answer questions about the HCD Study process Describe and identify opportunities for community engagement during the HCD Study process Next steps 3

4 Baby Point HCD Study - Project Background 2008 Identified in the Official Plan as potential HCD 2010 Community group nomination 2012 City Council approves HCD Terms of Reference 2013 City Council approves HCD prioritization criteria 2013 Community group nomination re-submitted 2014 City Planning analyzes study area for potential study 2015 City Council authorizes and priorities HCD Study 2017 Baby Point HCD Study commences 4

5 Project Purpose The purpose of the study is to identify and assess the cultural heritage value and heritage attributes of the study area and to develop a strategic approach to their conservation. This will involve determining if the study area, or areas within the study area, warrant designation as a Heritage Conservation District under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. 5

6 HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS IN TORONTO THE BABY POINT HCD STUDY AREA INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION NEXT STEPS

7 What is a Heritage Conservation District? An area with a concentration of heritage assets that distinguish it from its surroundings Protected under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act Planning tool that ensures ongoing change conserves and enhances heritage value South Rosedale HCD 7 An area where property owners are eligible for grants and incentives

8 How does an HCD work? Every HCD has a neighbourhood-specific Plan that provides policies and guidelines to conserve and enhance an area s heritage character. An HCD Plan provides guidance to property owners, City staff, and elected officials on how to manage change in the District. Kingswood Road South HCD 8

9 How is an HCD Study Area boundary determined? Provincial guidance provides direction on how to determine the study area: Historical Associations Visual Relationships Physical Features Legal and Planning Framework The boundary may change through the course of the study, following documentation and evaluation If determined to be an HCD, the Final Report will recommend a boundary 9

10 Steps for an HCD 10

11 Detailed HCD Process 11

12 HCD Study Scope of Work Built Form and Landscape Survey Historical Research Character and Policy Analysis Heritage Evaluation Recommendations Staff Report by City Planning Sample Distillery District HCD Study 12

13 Community Consultation & Public Engagement Dec CCM#1: Today CAG #1: May 2017 CAG #2: Oct CCM#2: Nov

14 Does heritage designation affect property values? Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) administers a uniform, province-wide property assessment system based on current value assessment in accordance with the provisions of the Assessment Act MPAC does not adjust property assessments for Part IV or Part V properties designated under the Ontario Heritage Act There is no evidence that designation negatively impacts property value Academic studies have shown that houses in HCDs have a higher value, and hold their value better in downturns, than comparable neighbourhoods 14

15 How do HCDs improve livability? 80% of people surveyed are very satisfied or satisfied with living in the District [Wychwood Park] Policies and guidelines help ensure compatible development, protect neighbourhood character HCD Plan provides predictability and consistency for owners in the approval process Wychwood Park HCD 30 years of change All properties with sales histories had average or above average sales history trajectories 15

16 Conserving and Enhancing: Restoration 16 Before: Cabbagetown HCD

17 Conserving and enhancing: Restoration 17 After: Cabbagetown HCD

18 Accommodating Growth: Additions [not visible from street] 18 After: Cabbagetown HCD

19 Accommodating Growth: Additions [visible from street] Before North Rosedale HCD After 19

20 City Incentives: Heritage Grant Program Grants of up to 50% of costs for eligible conservation work are available (up to $10,000, or $20,000 for historic roofs) Eligible properties must be contributing to an HCD Grants may be received every 5 years Before After 20

21 Toronto s Existing Residential HCDs Wychwood Park [1985] South Rosedale [2003] North Rosedale [2004] Blythwood Road [2004] Cabbagetown [ ] Kingswood Road South [2009] 21

22 Residential HCDs to be Studied [2017] Baby Point Casa Loma Cabbagetown Southwest 22

23 Existing and in-progress HCDs in Toronto 23

24 HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS IN TORONTO THE BABY POINT HCD STUDY AREA INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION NEXT STEPS

25 Pre-contact History Teiaiagon Pre-contact and the Subdivision Today Town of York Stopping place on the Humber River Carrying Place route Archaic ( BC) through Late Woodland period use ( CE) Most intensive use in the late 17 th /early 18 th centuries Village of Teiaiagon mentioned in European records by the 1670s 25

26 Pre-contact Teiaiagon and the Town of York Subdivision Today 17 th -18 th centuries: Village of Teiaiagon A terminal for fur trade traffic between interior lands and Euro trade routes Occupied by the Iroqouis, later the Anishnaubeg Estimated population of people, between longhouses Would have included agricultural fields, ceremonial sites, and burial grounds Map of Lake Ontario and region, 1680 showing north shore villages with Teiaigon noted 26

27 19 th Century: James (Jacques) Baby A prominent Detroit-based fur trader and Loyalist Teiaiagon Pre-contact and the Subdivision Today Town of York Appointed by Simcoe inspector general in 1815, moving to York (Toronto), residing near York and Wellington Streets Purchased 114 acres including Baby Point for speculation soon after James Baby Family retained portions of the acreage into the early 20 th century Illustrated Atlas of York, showing Baby estate

28 20 th Century: The Humber Valley Surveys A lawyer and developer who acquired and developed land along the Humber River Teiaiagon Pre-contact and the Subdivision Today Town of York Developed a series of selfcontained neighbourhoods, according to the Garden Suburb model The survey advanced restrictions to attractive neighbourhoods, including tree preservation, specific materials, house size specifications, and the mandatory use of architects 28 Robert Home Smith Humber Valley Surveys, showing study area

29 Today: Baby Point and Old Millside Baby Point adhered to the intent of R.H. Smith, with picturesque streets, ample lots, an open space and domestic revival homes Teiaiagon Pre-contact and the Subdivision Today Town of York Old Millside developed subsequently, with a similar picturesque layout but greater variety in housing styles and more regularity in lot size and placement of houses Baby Point Crescent Orchard Crest Road 29

30 Predicting the Past: Toronto s Archaeological Management Plan Official Plan policies provide for the creation of the Archaeological Management Plan and the protection of archaeological resources 30

31 Determining Archaeological Potential Archaeological potential modelling is based on known factors: for pre-historic or pre-contact sites: physiography, proximity to bodies of water, soils, slope, local knowledge for historic sites: early mapping, transportation corridors, settlement areas Review of integrity issues - level of disturbance 31

32 Pre-Contact Layer 32

33 Historic Layer 33

34 34 Combined Layer

35 Evaluating Archaeological Integrity Research in other jurisdictions concluded that there was no single answer to assessing the survival of archaeological deposits in urban contexts often addressed on a case by case basis construction history research Undisturbed parcels in brown field contexts. Parks and residential yards often intact 35 Baby Point archaeology

36 Archaeological Management Plans: Study Method Integrity Layer using Orthoimagery and Field Visits Archaeological Potential Model Historic Potential Pre-contact Potential 36

37 The Baby Point Archaeologically Sensitive Area (ASA) 37

38 Heritage in the Planning Policy Framework Provincial Policy Urban Structure Policies Land Use Policies Site and Area Specific Policies HCD Plans Zoning By-laws 38

39 HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS IN TORONTO THE BABY POINT HCD STUDY AREA INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION NEXT STEPS

40 HCD Study Community Advisory Group Mandate: Provide local expertise and advice to the project team to ensure the range of perspectives and priorities in the community are reflected in the HCD Study and its recommendations. Objectives: Share perspectives on key issues affecting the project Offer knowledge, views, and ideas for consideration within the process Provide the project team with a vetting of information and ideas 40

41 Discussion Questions What are the qualities and features of your neighbourhood that should be protected? Why are they important to you? Do you differentiate between Baby Point and Old Millside? What features are similar between the two areas, and what makes them different? What concerns, if any, do you have regarding HCD Study? What information do you need to participate in the HCD Study process? As the City moves through the HCD Study process, how would you like to participate? 41

42 HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS IN TORONTO THE BABY POINT HCD STUDY AREA INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION NEXT STEPS

43 Next Steps Establish a Community Advisory Group April 2017 Announce consulting team April 2017 Consulting team s fieldwork May/June 2017 Community Advisory Group meeting #1 June

44 City of Toronto to: alex.corey@toronto.ca MAIL to: Alex Corey Heritage Preservation Services City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, 17th Floor, East Tower Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 PHONE to: