Heritage Workshop Public Open House September 10, 2013 Funded by the Government of Ontario
MMM Group Darryl Bird Project Manager, Senior Planner Shannon Baker Senior Landscape Architect, CAHP AREA Architects David Eckler Project Architect, OAA, MRAIC Role of the Consultant To facilitate the HCD Study and Plan process for the Town of Innisfil and the Community. Consultant Team and Role
Time (pm) Mins. Public Open House 6:00 6:30 30 Introductory Remarks by the 6:30 6:35 5 Town of Innisfil Presentation 6:35 7:15 40 Facilitated Heritage Workshop: 7:15 8:20 65 Break into Tables 7:15 7:20 5 Fill in Workbook as Group 7:20 8:00 40 Report Back to Group 8:00 8:20 20 Questions and Answers, Next Steps 8:20 8:40 20 Workshop Agenda
1. Process and Work Completed to date 2. Integration with the Community Improvement Plan process 3. Outline potential policy, guidelines and permitting. 4. Obtain critical input from the public on key architectural and landscape features that should be conserved and the degree of change permitted 5. Present Findings 6. Next steps Purpose of Workshop
May 2013: HCD Study was endorsed by Town Council May 2013: Town Council endorsed a recommendation to initiate a separate Community Improvement Plan process in Cookstown. June 2013: was initiated. September 2013: HCD Workshop with community to assist in the development of the Guidelines. Process
Heritage Character Statement & Conservation Objectives Consultation: HCD Workshop Preliminary Policies & Guidelines Implementing Process Present to Council at Public Meeting Process
HCD Designation Process WE ARE HERE Source: Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport, Ontario Heritage Toolkit, 2006
A statement of objectives to be achieved in designating the area an HCD; A statement of the district s cultural heritage, value or interest; A description of the district s heritage attributes and those of the properties within the district; Policy statements, guidelines and procedures for achieving stated objectives and managing future changes; and A description of external alterations or classes of alterations that are of a minor nature that an owner can carry out without obtaining a permit. Objectives and Scope
Recommended Boundary
Historic Factors: Established around the intersection of four Townships resulted in irregular and unique block patterns as well as vital main commercial corridors. Significant portion of the buildings were constructed between 1880 and 1919 and represent both Victoria and Edwardian architectural styles. Rationale for Designation
Visual Factors: Buildings along Queen Street, west of King Street, are generally two storeys in height and have a consistent setback from the sidewalk. Roadway and sidewalk width and the presence of some remaining street trees create a consistent appearance Historic buildings façades have elaborate brick patterns or wood materials with carved decorative features. Rationale for Designation
Physical Factors: Intersection at Queen/Church Streets and King Streets. Historic railway corridor on the west side of the community. Fairgrounds and Veterans Memorial Park are a historically and culturally significant open spaces. Views into the community from surrounding hills. Views out of the community into surrounding rural landscape. Rationale for Designation
Legal or Planning Factors: District includes the mixed use historic core and single detached residential dwellings that contribute to the character of Cookstown. Town of Innisfil Official Plan policies support Cookstown s unique character, history and regional function. Key institutional features, including churches, are within the HCD boundary. Rational for Designation
A Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is prepared to achieve revitalization, planning or economic development goals for an area of a Municipality. Powers are established under Section 28 of the Planning Act: Acquisition & improvement of land & buildings; Make grants or loans to property owners & tenants; and Undertake studies. What is a CIP? Community Improvement Plan
Official Plan policies must be in place. A Community Improvement Plan Project Area must be established through a by law A CIP must be prepared and adopted by by law CIP will then be administered, monitored, and reviewed/updated. How is a CIP developed? Community Improvement Plan
The CIP is a concurrent, but independent process. Incentive and Municipal Leadership programs will be established through the CIP. The CIP will support the implementation of the. A public meeting for the CIP will be held on October 8, 2013. Public meeting details will be circulated to residents closer to that date. How will the CIP relate to the? Community Improvement Plan
Preliminary HCD Policies, Guidelines and Permitting Process Potential Policies
The will contain policies on: Development Pattern Additions and Alterations to Existing Buildings New Buildings Demolition Private and Public Realm Area or Site Specific Potential Policies
Sample policy for Development Pattern : Lot pattern and the scale and setback of buildings along the Queen /Church Streets and King Street shall be maintained. Significant changes to the existing building footprints shall be discouraged. Maintain a mix of land uses along Queen/Church Streets and King Street whilst ensuring consistency with the Town s Official Plan policies and Zoning By law. Potential Policies
Sample policy for Alterations and Additions to Existing Buildings : Minor exterior additions to commercial and residential properties shall be permitted provided they are located at the side and rear and do not significantly alter the building façade. Minor exterior additions to commercial and residential properties shall be permitted provided they are sensitive to the existing built form, heritage character and relationship to the street and streetscape. Potential Policies
Sample policy for New Buildings : New buildings shall be designed to respect the character defining elements and be visually compatible with the existing buildings in terms of scale, height, materials, setback from the street edge and relationship to the adjacent buildings and street. Potential Policies
Sample policy for Demolition : Heritage buildings in the District should not be demolished. Where a building has been severely damaged by fire or other calamity, or if a building is determined to be non contributing to the heritage character of the district, the existing building may be considered for demolition or replacement in accordance with the policies and guidelines for new buildings. Potential Policies
Sample policy for Private and Public Realm : Mature Street trees are to be protected and preserved unless they present a public safety hazard or are evaluated by a Certified Arborist or Professional Forester and assessed to be in a serious state of decline. When removal of a street tree is required, they will be replaced with new trees of an appropriate size and species. Potential Policies
Sample policy for Private and Public Realm : Existing road right of ways and the paved surface areas within them shall not be increased unless required for matters of public safety. Potential Policies
Sample policy for Private and Public Realm : Design guidelines provided in Section X of this Plan shall be considered in the design, selection and location of elements within the public realm. Potential Policies
Minor Application Masonry Repointing, Cleaning Installation of New Accessories Visible from the Street Removal or addition of architectural detail (brackets, bargeboard, finials, trims) Repainting Potential Heritage Permit Application
Major Application Demolition, Addition, New Construction, Relocation of existing building to a different site Structural interventions Alterations of roof line, demolition or erection of chimneys Installation of new mechanical, electrical, HVAC system Installation of new materials different from material being replaced (new wall siding, new roofing) Potential Heritage Permit Application
Roof and Accessories Retain original chimneys, even if non functioning, but cap and repoint if needed. Fish scale shingles cap round turrets define Queen Anne Revival styles. Do not remove as much as possible. Potential Design Guidelines
Roof and Accessories New additions vents, dormers, equipment should be hidden from public view. Potential Design Guidelines
Cookstown Heritage Conservation District Plan Masonry Hairline Cracks Does this reveal source of water leakage? Does it affect the exterior brick cladding? Potential Design Guidelines
Masonry First, MAINTAIN. If needed, ALTER IN KIND. Potential Design Guidelines
Cookstown Heritage Conservation District Plan Trim Details Apply traditional joining details: The use of dovetail, tenon and mortise, dowels, splines is more preferred over metal fasteners during repair Potential Design Guidelines
Doors and Windows Entrances: establish a protocol for its use, there is a primary entrance assigned with visual distinction. Potential Design Guidelines
Doors and Windows Entrances require greater maintenance as they are always used. If the original door still survives, make extra efforts to preserve it. Do the same for salvaged hardware, and keep them, where they would survive. Do not embellish secondary entrances to confuse their hierarchy. Potential Design Guidelines
Time (pm) Mins. Facilitated Heritage Workshop: 7:15 8:20 65 Break into Tables 7:15 7:20 5 Fill in Workbook as Group 7:20 8:00 40 Report Back to Group 8:00 8:20 20 Questions and Answers, Next Steps 8:20 8:40 20 Workshop
Please submit your workbook before you leave tonight. And if you have additional comments: Mail: Cookstown HCD Study, c/o 2101 Innisfil Beach Road, Innisfil, Ontario L9S 1A1 E mail: ecdo@innisfil.ca Drop off at Cookstown Library Write or email Local Councillor Next Steps
Late Sept. 2013 Draft : including policies, guidelines, implementation Early Oct. 2013 Circulate to Steering Committee for Preliminary Review Mid Oct. 2013 Draft Final : including revisions based on Heritage Committee review Late Nov. 2013 Statutory Public Meeting Dec. 11, 2013 Presentation of to Town Council Next Steps
What are the most important architectural and landscape elements that your table feels should be conserved? Discussion
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