By GPT-4 & Parth on 2026-01-28, City: Oakville, View Transcript
A series of heritage-designation discussions, cultural heritage landscape (CHL) evaluations, and heritage-permit considerations were reviewed, with several designation notices advanced and key permits approved or conditioned. Notable actions include the unanimous motion to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the Lily House, endorsement of Appleby College’s CHL Phase Two advancing to Phase Three, and the conditional approval of the 3175 Lakeshore Road West (Cudmore House) heritage permit. Public input opportunities and ongoing procedural steps were emphasized for subsequent meetings.
1) Notice of Intention to Designate Lily House (Ontario Heritage Act) - The Lily House designation process was reviewed, with staff framing the formal designation steps and future public consultation. The staff highlighted contextual value and historical significance: “It contains components of a mixed juice farm complex that would have been very common at one point in time.” The motion to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the Lily House was carried unanimously, moving the file forward. File/Bylaw context: Ontario Heritage Act designation process; no specific municipal file number cited in the excerpt.
2) Cultural Heritage Landscape Strategy for Appleby College (Phase Two) - Appleby College was discussed within the CHL program as Phase Two of a three-phase implementation under Ontario Regulation 906, reflecting evolving protection in light of recent legislative changes. A staff remark underscored urgency: “This initial urgency led staff to prioritize Appleby College’s evaluation as a CHL to avoid delisting and ensure its heritage value is protected.” The college’s CHL status integrates two UNESCO CHL categories (designed landscape and organically evolved continuous landscape), and Phase Three would involve a detailed conservation plan and designation bylaw if endorsed.
3) Heritage Permit Application for 3175 Lakeshore Road West (Cudmore House) - The committee reviewed a nine-item heritage permit application with multiple proposed changes. Staff emphasized that certain changes would impact heritage attributes, notably staining buff brick and cladding over stucco/half-timbering: “The color of the brick is integral to the cultural heritage value of this Dutch Colonial Revival home,” and “There’s simply no way to undo that color change without irreversible damage to the brick face.” The application was approved with conditions (buff brick remains unstained; no cladding of stucco/half-timbering; final details for the garage and windows to be approved by heritage planning staff) and a two-year expiry date. Public input was accommodated via a public delegate: “A public delegate… was allowed to present his perspective on the application.”
4) Wilkinson Pigot Farm — Designation Process and Conservation Planning - The discussion covered the intention to designate the Wilkinson Pigot Farm as a heritage property, including assessment of historic features (barn, silo) and natural heritage elements. A conservation-management context from 2014 was referenced, with safety and adaptive reuse considerations noted (e.g., a swimming pool not proposed to be conserved due to safety concerns). Proposed motions included issuing a Notice of Intention to Designate and retaining key heritage features, though explicit outcomes were not stated in the excerpt.
5) Public Input Opportunities and Process Timing - Throughout the meetings, the chair repeatedly highlighted public input provisions, including delegate registrations by noon on the business day prior to meetings, and forthcoming hearings (e.g., February 17th planning and development council, February 24th heritage committee, March council meetings) to finalize decisions. Direct quote: “Anyone here today or watching who wishes to speak to that matter... must register as delegates by noon on the business day prior to that meeting.” This underscores ongoing civic engagement and formal notice requirements.
File Numbers / Bylaws Discussed - Ontario Heritage Act (designation process) - Ontario Regulation 906 (Appleby College CHL evaluation) - More Homes Built Faster Act (2022) - Homeowner Protection Act (2024) - Various local bylaws implementing heritage designations (no single file number consistently cited in the excerpts)
Opportunities for Public Input - Delegate registrations via the Clerk’s Department (by noon on the business day prior to meetings). - Public hearings and notices of intention to designate following designation discussions (e.g., Lily House, Wilkinson Pigot Farm, 3269 Dundas Street West) with upcoming planning/heritage committee meetings as venues for input. - For specific items (e.g., 3175 Lakeshore Road West), residents can attend meetings or contact heritage planning staff to present comments.
Motions Passed, Rejected, or Deferred (selected)
Councillors Present - Councillor Peter Longo - Councillor Jason - Councillor Jerry - Councillor Carrie - Councillor Bob - Chair (Mr. Chair) – presiding officer
Public Contact and Next Steps - Delegate registration and public input: contact the Clerk’s Department; register by noon on the business day prior to meetings. - For heritage-permit and CHL discussions: engage with Heritage Planning staff and the Planning and Development Department; monitor upcoming meetings (e.g., February 17th, February 24th, March) for final decisions and public input opportunities.