Collingwood Heritage Committee

THAT the content of the Collingwood Heritage Committee agenda for Thursday, October 1, 2026, be adopted as amended: Addition: Update on the Cultural Heritage Emergency Management Plan (CHEMP)

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the Collingwood Heritage Committee held on August 6, 2026, be adopted as amended: Amendment to Section 5.1 of the August 6, 2026 CHC minutes: David Jefferies, Committee Chair noted that the by-law governing new construction and additions in the commercial Heritage District Plan is specific for building frontages visible from the street and recommends brick construction. In the same section the by-law specifically notes that prefabricated metal is not appropriate for building facades. On this basis he could not support the staff recommendation. Dunn questioned the inconsistency between the previous approval of metal cladding and the Committee's position on the current application. Member Jeffery stated that the previous Heritage Committee approval authorizing metal cladding for the Back Bellows addition should not have been granted. He noted that relying on that approval to justify the current application demonstrated how a decision inconsistent with the by-law could become precedent for future variances. Consistent application of the heritage-material requirements is important. Member Jeffery also noted that the Committee applies considerable scrutiny to residential applications to ensure compliance with the by-law, and that the same rigour should be applied to commercial applications.

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the Collingwood Heritage Committee held on Thursday, September 15, 2026 be adopted as presented and forwarded to Council for receipt at its next regular meeting.

THAT the Collingwood Heritage Committee recommend the approval of Heritage Permit PLHP2026331 for a new metal front door, sidelight, and transom in the metal material proposed.

THAT the Collingwood Heritage Committee receive the Heritage Permits List as presented for information purposes: PLHP2026251: 40 Simcoe Street - Single-storey side-yard addition PLHP2026306: 80 Simcoe Street - Roof garden railing repairs using existing wood materials; repainting wood in various locations PLHP2026309: 48 Pine Street - Repainting the front door and porch floor/steps in Town Approved Heritage colours PLHP2026314: 167 Minnesota Street – Fascia repairs and porch steps railing repairs using wood and painted in existing PLHP2026322: 142 Beech Street – Asphalt shingle replacement; soffit, facia, and porch ceiling replacement using wood and matching the existing PLHP2026344: 88 Ontario Street – Installation of non-illuminated ground sign for “Turning Point Counselling” and “Cedar and Waves Psychotherapy” PLHP2026336: 33-35 Simcoe Street – Replacement of second storey wood window sills with new wood window sills matching the existing

THAT the Collingwood Heritage Committee recommend approval for a revised scope of eligible works for the 2026 Heritage Grant for 78 Hurontario Street; AND FURTHER THAT the revised scope include, in addition to the previously considered works, replacement of the second storey windows on the east elevation with new wood windows.

THAT the Collingwood Heritage Committee recommend Bakery on the Bay, located at 122R Hurontario Street, as the recipient of a 2026 Heritage Award for a renovation that created a new laneway heritage storefront.

THAT the meeting of the Collingwood Heritage Committee be hereby adjourned at 11:03 a.m.,