I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

II.

ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS

2.

Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for term ending November 30, 2016

That D. Dudek and H. Garrett BE APPOINTED as Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, for the term ending November 30, 2016.

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

3.

City’s Vacant Building By-law

That the matter of the City’s Vacant Building By-law and heritage related concerns BE REFERRED to the Policy and Planning Sub-Committee to review, and that the Manager of Licensing and Municipal By-law Enforcement Services BE INVITED to provide an update on the By-law; it being noted that the London Advisory Committee heard a verbal delegation from A. Beaton and M. Tovey, with respect to this matter.

4.

Draft "History of People and the Coves" Kiosk Signage for Elmwood Gate Park

That the matter of the draft "History of People and the Coves" kiosk signage for Elmwood Gate Park BE REFERRED to the Education Sub-Committee to review, with a report back at the January London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) meeting; it being noted that the LACH received a communication from L. McDougall, Ecologist Planner, and the attached presentation from J. Michaud, Parks Planning Coordinator, with respect to this matter.

IV.

CONSENT ITEMS

5.

13th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage

That it BE NOTED that the 13th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meeting held on November 11, 2015, was received.

6.

Municipal Council Resolution - 275 Thames Street

That it BE NOTED that the Municipal Council resolution adopted at its session held on November 10, 2015, with respect to the repeal of the heritage designation for the property located at 275 Thames Street, was received.

7.

Municipal Council Resolution - 12th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage

That it BE NOTED that the Municipal Council resolution adopted at its session held on November 10, 2015, with respect to the 12th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meeting held on October 14, 2015, was received.

8.

Municipal Council Resolution - 759 Elizabeth Street

That it BE NOTED that the Municipal Council resolution adopted at its session held on November 10, 2015, with respect to the property located at 759 Elizabeth Street, was received.

9.

Municipal Council Resolution - Appointment of Madison Hamilton

That it BE NOTED that the Municipal Council resolution adopted at its session held on November 24, 2015, with respect to the appointment of M. Hamilton to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage for the term ending February 28, 2019, was received.

10.

Historic Sites Committee Sub-Committee Minutes

That it BE NOTED that the Historic Sites Committee minutes from its meeting held on June 10, 2015, were received.

11.

Ontario's Volunteer Recognition Programs for 2016

That it BE NOTED that the communication dated November 2015, from M. Chan, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade, with respect to the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers, was received.

12.

Architectural Conservancy Ontario - London Region

That it BE NOTED that the communication dated November 16, 2015, from the Architectural Conservancy Ontario, London Region, with respect to the 9th Annual London Heritage Awards, was received.

V.

SUB-COMMITTEES & WORKING GROUPS

13.

Stewardship Sub-Committee

That it BE NOTED that the Stewardship Sub-Committee minutes from its meeting held on November 25, 2015, were received.

VI.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

14.

Designation of the King Street Bridge

That the staff report dated December 9, 2015 from the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to the proposed designation of the King Street Bridge, BE REFERRED to the January meeting of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, for consideration.

15.

Heritage Alteration Permit Application - 26 Elmwood Avenue East

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Heritage Alteration Permit Application for the property located at 26 Elmwood Avenue East:

a)          consistent with the Delegated Authority By-law (By-law No. C.P.-1502-129), and as recommended by the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, the alteration and addition to the house on the heritage designated property located at 26 Elmwood Avenue East, within the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED by the City Planner with the following terms and conditions:

i)        the wood board and batten cladding wrap the building;

ii)     all exposed wood be painted;

iii)    if the concrete structure is exposed through the construction process, the Heritage Planner be consulted to determine the most appropriate conservation and design approach; 

iv)   photographic documentation of the alteration and addition be submitted to the Heritage Planner upon completion of the work;

v)    display of a Heritage Alteration Permit in a location visible from the street until the work is completed; and,

b)          the Property Owners BE ENCOURAGED to use wood on the windows at the front of the house;

it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage heard a verbal delegation from O. Durasin, Designer and the property owners, with respect to this matter.

16.

Heritage Alteration Permit Application - 281 Grosvenor Street

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Heritage Alteration Permit Application for the property located at 281 Grosvenor Street:

a)         consistent with the Delegated Authority By-law (By-law No. C.P.-1502-129), and as recommended by the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, the porch alteration to the house on the heritage designated property located at 281 Grosvenor Street, within the Bishop Hellmuth Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED by the City Planner with the following terms and conditions:

i)              all exposed wood be painted or stained following the appropriate weathering period;

ii)             tongue-and-groove wood be used for the porch floor;

iii)            the field stone veneer should be recessed from the field stone piers to provide dimension to the porch skirt;

iv)           wooden spindles be used, approximately 1-3/4” square set apart 3-1/2” on centre, between a wooden top and bottom rail;

v)            photographic documentation of the alteration and addition be submitted to the Heritage Planner upon completion of the work; and,

vi)           display of a Heritage Alteration Permit in a location visible from the street until the work is completed;

b)       the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) indicated that the wooden spindles could be square in shape;

it being noted that London Advisory Committee on Heritage heard a verbal delegation from T. Johnson, Agent for the Property Owners, with respect to this matter.

17.

Movement of the Seaborne Collection from the London Public Library

That it BE NOTED that the communication from D. Brock, with respect to the proposed relocation of the Seaborn Collection from the London Public Library, was received.

18.

2015 Budget

That the following actions be taken with respect to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) 2015 Budget allocation:

a)       the transfer of $2,000 to the Public Art Acquisition Reserve Fund, BE APPROVED for the purchase of plaques for the following sites:

i)              Nature London (Springbank Park);

ii)             All Saints Church (commemorating the London oil industry); and,

iii)            Dr. Edwin Seaborn and Western’s Military Hospital (Western);

it being noted that the LACH received a communication dated December 1, 2015, from S. Gibson, with respect to this matter; and,

b)       the transfer of $5,925, the remainder of the 2015 LACH Budget allocation, to the Public Art Maintenance Reserve Fund, BE APPROVED for repairs to the Guy Lombardo Tempo VII Speedboat and trailer, as needed.

19.

Community Economic Roadmap

That the matter of the Community Economic Roadmap and heritage related concerns BE REFERRED to the Policy and Planning Sub-Committee for review; it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage heard a verbal delegation from S. Adamsson, with respect to this matter.

20.

Wright Lithographic Building, 424 Wellington Street and the Old City Hall, 276 Dundas Street

That the matter of the potential designation of the Wright Lithographic Building, 424 Wellington Street and the Old City Hall, 276 Dundas Street BE REFERRED to the Stewardship Sub-Committee for review; it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage heard a verbal delegation from S. Adamsson, with respect to this matter.

21.

1160 Kipps Lane (Originally Kipp's Family Home)

That the property located at 1160 Kipps Lane (originally Kipp's Family home) BE REFERRED to the Stewardship Sub-Committee for consideration in listing the property to the Heritage Register; it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage heard a verbal report from W. Kinghorn, with respect to this matter.

22.

LACH's Past Recommendations for Designation

That the previous document, with respect to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage past recommendations for designation BE REFERRED back to the Stewardship Sub-Committee for further review.

23.

The London Plan and Heritage

That consideration of the London Plan and heritage-related matters BE REFERRED to the Policy and Planning Sub-Committee for discussion.

24.

Heritage Planner's Report

That it BE NOTED that the attached submission from K. Gonyou, Heritage Planner, with respect to various updates and events, was received.

VII.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

25.

2016 Work Plan

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2016 Work Plan for the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH)

a)       a final version of the 2016 Work Plan BE PLACED on the January LACH agenda for approval; it being noted that the LACH held a discussion with respect to this matter; and,

b)       the LACH’s Education Sub-Committee BE REQUESTED to meet with the London Heritage Council, Urban League of London and the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO), to consider collaboration methods for 2016;

it being noted that the LACH heard a verbal delegation from R. Pennington and A. Halwa, London Heritage Council, with respect to this matter.

VIII.

ADJOURNMENT

That the meeting adjourned at 9:14 PM.