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Bond Head Heritage Conservation District Study
Phase 1
Open House Bond Head Hall, 2892 County Road 27 Wednesday May 9, 2018
Heritage Conservation District Study Phase 1 Open House Bond Head - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Heritage Conservation District Study Phase 1 Open House Bond Head - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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
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Village of
Bond Head
David Chambers, n.d.
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Project Purpose
To consider the designation of a Heritage Conservation District within Bond Head in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act.
Bond Head, 1868, ourstoriesinnisfil.ca
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Study Area
Bond Head Settlement Area boundary
Official Plan Amendment No. 16 – Bond Head Settlement Area Secondary Plan
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Phases of Study
Two phases of study: Phase 1 – Background & Issues Identification Report Phase 2 – Heritage Conservation District Study Report
Sir Francis Bond Head, 1873
- urstoriesinnisfil.ca
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What is a Heritage Conservation District?
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. Through the adoption of a district plan, guidelines and policies, a municipality is able to guide future change.
- urstoriesinnisfil.ca
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HCD Examples
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 Hill (Rural Hamlet/Residential)
Northeast Old Aurora HCD
- P. H. Carter Architect, 2006
Gormley HCD
- P. H. Carter Architect, 2006
Cookstown HCD Simcoe.ca
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HCD Study
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 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
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Benefits of HCDs
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 that apply to all properties within the HCD
Revitalization of an area Potential for economic spin offs and tourism generation Enhance community identity, pride and involvement Legacy for future generations
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How does an HCD work?
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 Town staff reviews permits in relation to District Plan, ensures alterations, demolitions, and new construction comply Designation allows municipalities to maintain strong sense of place and identity
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HCD Designation Process
MTCS HCD: A guide to District Designation under the Ontario Heritage Act, 2006
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HCD Designation Process
- 1. Request to designate
- 2. Consultation with the Town of Bradford West
Gwillimbury Municipal Heritage Committee
- 3. Official Plan revisions
- 4. Identify study area and contemplate interim
control
- 5. Evaluation of cultural heritage resources and
attributes
- 6. Determine boundary of study area and potential
HCD
- 7. Public consultation on draft HCD Plan
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HCD Designation Process cont.
- 8. Preparation of the HCD Plan and Guidelines
- 9. Passing of designation bylaw and adoption of
HCD Plan
- 10. Registration of bylaw on title
- 11. Notification of passing of bylaw to Ontario
Heritage Trust
- 12. Proposed changes to existing bylaws and Official
Plan provisions
- 13. Implementing the HCD Plan
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Alternative Forms of Protection
Individual Part IV designations Heritage Overlays & Zoning bylaws Heritage Impact Assessments Area Site Plan control Subdivision Development Agreements Heritage Conservation Easements Stewardship Programs Park/Corridor Area Management Plans Community Improvement Area Plans Municipal Cultural Planning Cultural Heritage Master Plans Density Transfer Environmental Assessment Signage Control (Municipal Act 2005) Design Guidelines Tree Preservation bylaws
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Next Steps
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 Phase 2, HCD Study dependent on Phase 1 results (Summer-Fall 2018)
2876 County Rd 27 4370 Line 7 4318 County Rd 88
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How to get involved?
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: https://mailchi.mp/56ae35f4c58a/bondheadhcd Take, and encourage others to take, the 5-minute Village Character Assessment Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/BondHeadHeritage
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Interactive Stations
15 minutes per station, then rotate to the next
- 1. Mind mapping
- 2. Village Character Assessment survey
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Questions
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Contact
Lindsay Benjamin, Project Manager
Lindsay.Benjamin@arch-research.com (519) 804-2291 x122
Kayla Jonas Galvin, Team Lead - Heritage
kjgalvin@arch-research.com (519) 804-2291 x120