Heritage Committee Deliberates on Historic Designation for 265 Mill Street, Approves New Heritage Permit - 27 September

By GPT-4 & Parth on 2024-09-28, City: Hamilton, View Transcript

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City Council Meeting Summary:

The Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee meeting was called to order with key participants including Chairperson, Councillor Cret, and Mr. Clerk, focusing primarily on changes to the agenda, heritage designation reports, and prior meeting minutes approval. Other notable participants included Scott Dickinson, a Cultural Heritage Planning Technician, and committee members such as Karen Burke, Lyn Lunstead, and Andy McLaren.

Important Topics Discussed:

  1. Changes to the Agenda:

    • Details: The clerk announced the withdrawal of item 8.4, related to the heritage designation of 134 Canon Street East, and the addition of item 9.1, a Heritage permit application (HP 2024-25) for exterior repairs at 3436 H Street South.
    • Quote: "There are two changes to the agenda under item 8 staff presentation... 8.4, recommendation to designate 134 Canon Street East... has been withdrawn."

  2. Recommendation to Designate 265 Mill Street South, Flamboro (Brayburn):

    • Details: Scott Dickinson highlighted the property's design, craftsmanship, and historical associations. Specific mentions were made of past influential owners, such as John Cumer and William Pierce Howland.
    • Quote: "This property has design and physical value... it is a representative example of the neoclassical style of architecture."

  3. Historical Significance:

    • Details: The history of 265 Mill Street South includes its original owner, John Cumer, and prominent figures like William Pierce Howland, who was integral to Canada's Confederation.
    • Quote: "William Pierce Howland is considered today to be the only American Born father of Confederation."

  4. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting:

    • Details: The committee approved the meeting notes from August 19, 2024, without opposition or amendments.
    • Quote: "May I have a motion to approve the minutes as presented? ... Seeing none, that item is carried."

  5. Contextual Value of 265 Mill Street South:

    • Details: Its architectural and historical significance contributes to understanding the industrial growth of Waterdown.
    • Quote: "This property has the potential to contribute to an understanding of Waterdown as a 19th-century industrial community."

Consultation Opportunities:

There were no explicit mentions of public consultation opportunities during this meeting, but future agendas or notices might include such opportunities, particularly concerning heritage designations or permit applications.

Motions Passed, Rejected, or Deferred:

  1. Approval of Agenda:

    • Outcome: Passed
    • Moved by: Karen Burke and Lyn Lunstead

  2. Approval of Meeting Minutes:

    • Outcome: Passed
    • Moved by: Andy McLaren

  3. Designation of 265 Mill Street South:

    • Outcome: The discussion was noted, but the final conclusion on the designation was not explicitly mentioned in the provided context.

Follow-Up Actions or Next Steps:

Councillors Present:

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