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ALLANDALE HISTORIC NEIGHBOURHOOD STRATEGY HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT AND DEVELOPMENT CONTROL
Merwan Kalyaniwalla, Manager of Planning Policy provided an overview of the content of the memorandum from S. Naylor, Director of Planning Services dated February 11, 2014 regarding the Allandale Neighbourhood Strategy Heritage Conservation District and Development Control. He noted that staff reviewed five municipalities with Urban Growth Centres with the same density target as the City of Barrie and only one municipality contained a Heritage Conservation District within its Urban Growth Centre, which predated the passage of the Provincial Growth Plan. He commented that many municipalities implement heritage protection through other measures. Mr. Kalyaniwalla stated that staff had also provided comments on the other more immediate or "temporary stop gap" measures suggested by the Allandale Neighbourhood Association. He concluded by noting that staff met with representatives of the Allandale Neighbourhood Association to review their findings.
The Committee Members and Councillors in attendance asked a number of questions related to the information provided and received responses from staff.
Mr. William Scott of the Allandale Neighbourhood Association addressed the Committee regarding the preservation of Barrie's Historical Neighbourhoods. He expressed concerns related to the current zoning of the historic homes in the Allandale area and commented that the zoning of the properties does not permit single detached dwellings. Mr. Scott noted that the City does not have a mechanism to control the design of renovations or additions when a building permit application is received and the proposed structure complies with the Building Code and zoning. He stated that while the implementation of a Heritage Conservation District is likely a more restrictive tool than required, he feels that by-laws are required to ensure that buildings are constructed in a ...
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