Heritage Advisory Committee meeting, January 16, 2025
Attendance
The meeting began at 5:30 p.m. in Committee Room 2, Wrenford City Hall. The chair, a resident member, led the session. Present were Councillor Helen Marchetti (Ward 6) as the council representative, five resident members, and the city's heritage planner. One resident member sent regrets. The meeting was not livestreamed.
Delegations
A representative from the Old Mill Museum & Archives attended to share updates on upcoming exhibitions. A resident from the Old Mill neighbourhood submitted a written brief regarding the maintenance of heritage façades on Mill Street.
Reports and decisions
1. 2025 Heritage Conservation Grant applications
Staff reviewed funding requests for historic building restoration. The committee approved grants for projects at Centennial Gardens, the Fallsview Arts Centre, and a private residence on Mercer Street. Carried unanimously.
2. Draft Heritage Conservation District By-law
The heritage planner presented proposed changes to protect heritage character in the downtown core. Members voted to forward the draft to council with suggested edits for window replacement guidelines. Carried 4-1.
3. Heritage Alteration Permit By-law updates
Staff outlined a new online submission process to speed up reviews for homeowners. The committee agreed to support the streamlined process. Carried unanimously.
4. 2025 work plan review
Members tabled a discussion on the committee's priorities for the year. The group agreed to prioritize a survey of local heritage trees and a public workshop on adaptive reuse of older buildings. Carried unanimously.
By-laws
No by-laws were passed at this meeting. The committee recommends that council pass by-laws on heritage matters.
Adjournment
The meeting ended at 6:45 p.m. You can view the full minutes on the Meetings & Agendas page.