Heritage Conservation in Cornwall: Preserving Our Past for a Vibrant Future

1. Municipal Registry of Heritage Properties Planning advisory committee City of cornwall – planning division Nick sutherland August 24th, 2015

2. Heritage Conservation in Cornwall • Preserving our past is important for our future. https://cornwallcommunitymuseum.wordpress.com/2013/10/09/artifact-of-the-week-port-theatre-cornwall-roxy-theatre-cornwall/

3. Presentation Outline • Municipal Registry of Heritage Properties • Listing and Designation • Determining Cultural Heritage Value • Design and Physical Features • Contextual Attributes • Historical or Associative Value • The Heritage Listing Process • Notice to Property Owners • Property Owner Responses • Adjustments to Unofficial List Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall

4. Municipal Registry of Heritage Properties DESIGNATED LISTED http://www.cornwall-lacac.on.ca/clinebig.html Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall

5. Listing and Designation • Provides temporary protection from demolition by requiring 60 days notice to Council for intent to demolish • No Council consent required for alterations, renovations • No financial incentives • No heritage property standards • Confers a legal protection status through a municipal bylaw under the Ontario Heritage Act thus requiring Council consent for alterations, demolition, etc. • Gives the option to access loans, grants, tax relief • Owner’s must adhere to minimum heritage property standards

6. Why list properties on the register? • Recognizes the cultural heritage value of properties in the community • Promotes knowledge and enhances understanding of the community’s cultural heritage • Creates a valuable resource that can be used in decision making for planning, development, and permit applications • Provides easily accessible information to planners, property owners, developers, tourists, educators, and the general public

7. Municipal Registry of Heritage Properties Example of listing information: http://www.redbubble.com/people/mikeoxley/works/3759542-trinity-anglican-church-cornwall-ontario-1869

8. Determining Cultural Heritage Value

9. Determining Cultural Heritage Value • Design and Physical Features • 232 First Street East: Built in 1860, an example of Tudor Revival style architecture. Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall

10. Determining Cultural Heritage Value • Contextual Attributes • Cornwall Canal: Opened in 1842, played a significant role in Cornwall’s industrial growth and is now a landmark in the City. Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall

11. Determining Cultural Heritage Value • Historical or Associative Value • 240 Water Street West: Dating back to around the 1870’s, it was designed by architect Thomas S. Scott and was the former canal superintendent’s home; now RCAFA building. Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall

12. The Heritage Listing Process

13. Notice to Property Owners

14. Property Owner Responses • 27 Responses to the notice from a total of 202 notices sent out. • 23 for more information or general questions • 4 corrections to information on the notice • 12 requests for removal from the list

15. Adjustments to Unofficial List • Based on feedback and requests from property owners. • Changes included: • Correcting information • Dates • Reasons for listing • Removing properties from the list • Further research on certain properties

16. Newspaper Notice

17. Adjustments to Unofficial List • Further adjustments to be made based on feedback and responses from the newspaper notice. • Corrections • Removal of property • Finalized list to be submitted to Council Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall

18. Conclusion • Protecting, promoting, and preserving heritage in Cornwall fosters a sense of pride and contributes to a healthy, vibrant community.