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

[Lynne Hare]

Yes it is
Lynne
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Susan Koswan 
  To: 'Susan H. Bryant' ; 'GREN' 
  Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 8:38 AM
  Subject: Re: [All] FW: Cultural Heritage Landscape Study for West Montrose


  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

   

  ********************

  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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