[All] FW: Cultural Heritage Landscape Study for West Montrose

[Susan Koswan]

I'm confused. I found this on the Region's website:

 

The bridge was recognized as an historic site by the Ontario Archaeological
and Historic Sties Board in 1960. In 1975, the bridge was designated as a
heritage site. Photostatic copies of the plans and specifications are
available at the Woolwich Township offices, Elmira, and the Waterloo
Historical Society archives in the Kitchener Public Library. 

 

Is the issue now about having the surrounding area, rather than just the
bridge, given a special heritage designation?

 

Thanks,

Susan K

 

 

From: all-bounces at gren.ca [mailto:all-bounces at gren.ca] On Behalf Of Susan H.
Bryant
Sent: January-18-10 11:47 PM
To: GREN
Subject: [All] FW: Cultural Heritage Landscape Study for West Montrose

 

This just in from Lynne Hare of Bridgekeepers.

 

Susan B.

 

From: Lynne Hare [mailto:lchare at golden.net] 
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 10:38 PM
To: Susan H. Bryant
Subject: Cultural Heritage Landscape Study for West Montrose

 

Hey Susan,

 Hope you had a great holiday season.

I feel guilty always calling on you in time of need.

last week the Planning staff presented recommendations to go forward with a
Cultural Heritage Landscape study to see if West Montrose fit the P.P.S
criteria. This has been in the works since 2005. I will attach the Planning
departments proposal as it gives great insight to the issue. It was passed
in the meeting( 3-2 strauss & weber were NO's), to go ahead with the study
but further review the Interim Bylaw wording (#2  recommendation). We
thought it would all be re-addressed Feb 9th but have been blindsided. They
plan to vote tomorrow evening regarding the first recommendation to go
forward with the study. This designation could potentially stop the pit or
at least allow for set backs & reduce the environmental impact. Capital
paving is not happy, had all their big wigs out last Tuesday.

   There has been a lot of misunderstanding in the community as Dr.
Shipley's original recommendations were for both a Cultural Heritage
Landscape & a Cultural Heritage District( which has very stringent
regulations & restrictions). This misunderstanding has also carried thru to
council. Most letters of objections are the result of one misguided resident
creating fear about  the CHD which is not even part of the proposal.

  We need e-mails and voices from perferably Woolwich residents to support
the decision to do a study.

  Could you please help with emails and if possible come a speak in favor of
studying this issue.

  Please forward to Gren but it's better they live in the Township. If you
have any questions plaese call 669-2767.

Bill Strauss sbill at region.waterloo.on.ca

664-1180

Ruby Weber rubyweber at rogers.com
669-5459


Sandy Shantz sshantz at woolwich.ca
669-8981


Mark Bauman mbauman at woolwich.ca
664-3318


Murray Martin  mmartin at woolwich.ca
664-1493

 

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Use your own words and say what is important yo you.

 

1) Support staff's request to collect more information before making a
decision

 

2) There is a distinction between "Cultural Heritage Landscape" and
"Heritage Conservation District"

Most opposition is against a Heritage Conservation District which is not
being proposed. 

 

3) Cultural Heritage Landscape does not have to put restrictions on
individual homes. In its broadest interpretation

Cultural Heritage Landscape is only about land use under the planning act.

 

4) I support protecting the uniqueness of the West Montrose area

 

5) You are not voting for or against the Cultural Heritage Landscape
designation, you are voting to study this important issue.

  Lynne

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