Bond Head Heritage Conservation District Study Phase 1 Open House Bond Head Hall, 2892 County Road 27 Wednesday May 9, 2018
What is a heritage conservation district (HCD)? How is a HCD prepared? Bond Head HCD Study How to get involved? Overview Questions Interactive Stations 1. Mind Mapping 2. Village Character Assessment Survey
Village of Bond Head David Chambers, n.d.
To consider the designation of a Heritage Conservation District within Bond Head in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act. Project Purpose Bond Head, 1868, ourstoriesinnisfil.ca
Study Area Bond Head Settlement Area boundary Official Plan Amendment No. 16 – Bond Head Settlement Area Secondary Plan
Two phases of study: Phase 1 – Background & Issues Identification Phases of Report Study Phase 2 – Heritage Conservation District Study Report Sir Francis Bond Head, 1873 ourstoriesinnisfil.ca
As defined by the Ontario Heritage Trust, a Heritage Conservation District is: A Heritage Conservation District (or HCD) – defined under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act – is a geographically defined area within a municipality that is noted for its distinct heritage character. What is a Through the adoption of a district plan, guidelines and policies, a Heritage municipality is able to guide future change. Conservation District? ourstoriesinnisfil.ca
Currently 129 HCDs in Ontario Examples: Cookstown HCD, Town of Innisfil (Residential/Commercial) Northeast Old Aurora HCD, City of Aurora (Residential) Gormley HCD, Town of Richmond HCD Examples Hill (Rural Hamlet/Residential) Cookstown HCD Simcoe.ca Gormley HCD Northeast Old Aurora HCD P. H. Carter Architect, 2006 P. H. Carter Architect, 2006
Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) HCD study: 64 HCDs in Ontario studied 924 resident surveys conducted Sales history trends for 871 properties analyzed 76 key stakeholders interviewed Conclusions Satisfaction with living and owning property in HCD Study a HCD is overwhelming Real estate values in HCDs generally rise more consistently than surrounding areas Residential districts have higher scores in evaluation Longer districts operate, better they perform Active citizen groups play large role in education about a district Districts over 400 properties have lower scores
Protect and conserve an area’s special and distinct cultural heritage resources Demolitions, alterations and new construction will be subject to district guidelines and will be sympathetic to the existing character. Encourages better design, creates a sense of cohesion through use of guidelines Benefits of that apply to all properties within the HCD HCDs Revitalization of an area Potential for economic spin offs and tourism generation Enhance community identity, pride and involvement Legacy for future generations
Designation allows municipal Council to adopt district plan with policies and guidelines tailored to area Ensures significance/character of areas protected in long-term by managing change Proposed changes are subject to permit process under Ontario Heritage Act How does an Town staff reviews permits in HCD work? relation to District Plan, ensures alterations, demolitions, and new construction comply Designation allows municipalities to maintain strong sense of place and identity
HCD Designation Process MTCS HCD: A guide to District Designation under the Ontario Heritage Act , 2006
1. Request to designate 2. Consultation with the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Municipal Heritage Committee 3. Official Plan revisions HCD 4. Identify study area and contemplate interim Designation control Process 5. Evaluation of cultural heritage resources and attributes 6. Determine boundary of study area and potential HCD 7. Public consultation on draft HCD Plan
8. Preparation of the HCD Plan and Guidelines 9. Passing of designation bylaw and adoption of HCD Plan 10. Registration of bylaw on title HCD 11. Notification of passing of bylaw to Ontario Designation Heritage Trust Process cont. 12. Proposed changes to existing bylaws and Official Plan provisions 13. Implementing the HCD Plan
Individual Part IV designations Community Improvement Area Plans Heritage Overlays & Zoning bylaws Municipal Cultural Planning Heritage Impact Assessments Cultural Heritage Master Plans Alternative Area Site Plan control Density Transfer Forms of Subdivision Development Environmental Assessment Agreements Protection Signage Control (Municipal Heritage Conservation Easements Act 2005) Stewardship Programs Design Guidelines Park/Corridor Area Management Tree Preservation bylaws Plans
Continue to research Bond Head and individual properties Policy review and recommendations (i.e., Official Plan) Village Character Assessment Survey Background & Issues Identification Report - June 2018 Next Steps Phase 2, HCD Study dependent on Phase 1 results (Summer-Fall 2018) 4370 Line 7 4318 County Rd 88 2876 County Rd 27
Share copies of any research or historical material that you may have for use in researching Bond Head and/or individual properties Stay up to date by subscribing to the Town’s mailing list: How to get https://mailchi.mp/56ae35f4c58a/bondheadhcd involved? Take, and encourage others to take, the 5-minute Village Character Assessment Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/BondHeadHeritage
15 minutes per station, then rotate to the next 1. Mind mapping 2. Village Character Assessment survey Interactive Stations
Questions
Lindsay Benjamin, Project Manager Lindsay.Benjamin@arch-research.com (519) 804-2291 x122 Contact Kayla Jonas Galvin, Team Lead - Heritage kjgalvin@arch-research.com (519) 804-2291 x120 Learn more and take the study survey at: www.townofbwg.com/BondHeadHCD
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