accidentally or intentionally made to the railway turntable and the building, and demolition may be more readily allowed by current or future owners of the property.

Financial Matters:

The City will pay the costs of legal notices and registering the designation bylaw with the Land Registry Office. The Committee's heritage operating budget will cover the cost of the designation plaque. Once designated, the owner could be eligible to apply for the Financial Incentive Programs that are available to heritage designated properties.

Consultations:

City staff have communicated with the property owner and representatives, and consulted with MTCS staff, and the property owner’s licensed archaeologist. Many other City staff were consulted for this development project including and not limited to Site Plan Control, Building Department, and Legal staff.

Conclusion:

The Walker Power Building property has exceptionally high cultural heritage value and interest, and meets the criteria to be individually designated under provisions of Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The request is to include both building features and the railroad turntable as heritage attributes to be protected and conserved. Heritage designation for the railroad turntable in particular, was recommended by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport (MTCS) as a good method of long-term protection and agreed and recommended by Administration.

Planning Act Matters: N/A

Approvals:

Name Title
Kristina Tang Heritage Planner
Michael Cooke Manager of Planning Policy/ Deputy City Planner
Thom Hunt City Planner / Executive Director Planning & Building
Wira Vendrasco Deputy City Solicitor
Shelby Askin Hager City Solicitor / CLT
Onorio Colucci Chief Administrative Officer