Minutes
Development & Heritage Standing Committee
Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Report Number: SCM 101/2020

Clerk's File: MB2020

10. HERITAGE ACT MATTERS

10.1. William T. Wesgate House, 225 Giles Boulevard West – Heritage Alteration Permit and Community Heritage Fund Request (Ward 3)

Kristina Tang, Heritage Planner appears before the Development & Heritage Standing Committee regarding the administrative report “William T. Wesgate House, 225 Giles Boulevard West – Heritage Alteration Permit and Community Heritage Fund Request (Ward 3) and indicates that Kathleen Pistor, property owner submitted her position regarding the recommendations in the administrative report, and provides additional information from her preferred contractor – Dayus Roofing. Ms. Tang indicates that the main option for the Committee’s consideration is related to changes to the eavestrough system. The existing eavestrough integrated system from a conservation vantage perspective is preferable if retained. The owner has requested an increase in funding from $25,000 to $30,000 from the Community Heritage Fund to allow for retaining the clay tile roof.

Councillor Holt inquires as to the balance of the Community Heritage Fund account. Ms. Tang responds as of March 30, 2020 the balance of the Community Heritage Fund is $66,020. She adds that the fund is typically topped up annually in May in the amount of $36,800, so the total as of May 2020 would be approximately $100,000.

Councillor Holt requests administration provide the property owners preferences in this matter. Ms. Tang advises that the homeowner prefers Recommendation 1(A) which approves a grant in the upset amount of $30,000 from the Community Heritage Fund for the clay tile roof and dormer repairs and Recommendation III A which grants the alteration of the existing integral eavestrough system to the new RainPRO eavestrough systems.

Councillor Holt requests clarification regarding administration’s preference on the eavestrough system. Ms. Tang indicates that that the integral eavestrough system is unique and is part of the heritage features, however, she is aware the homeowner has concerns with this system which precipitates the request for an increase from $25,000 to $30,000 from the Community Heritage Fund.

Moved by: Councillor Holt

Seconded by: Member Fratangeli

Decision Number: DHSC 152

I. THAT the request by Kathleen Pistor, the owner of William T. Wesgate House, for a grant of an upset amount of $30,000 from the Community Heritage Fund (Reserve Fund 157), for the clay tile roof and dormer repairs at 225 Giles Boulevard West, BE APPROVED, subject to: