June 13, 2019
CS-19-81 - the City of Oshawa's Selection of the 2019 E.P. Taylor Windfields Farm Champion Award and Streamlining the Process of Various Awards Programs.
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Community_Services/2019/06-18/ADDITIONAL_CS-19-81.pdf

April 17, 2019
FIN-19-31- relating to RFP C2019-028, Environmental Assessment, for a new collector road between Windfields Farm Drive West and Winchester Road West.
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Finance/2019/04-23/FIN-19-31.pdf
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April 10, 2019
DS-19-58 - report pertaining to the Proposed City-Initiated Amendments to the Official Plan, Windfields Part II Plan, Samac Secondary Plan, Zoning By-law 60-94 and Simcoe Street South Renaissance Community Improvement Plan.
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Development_Services/2019/04-15/DS-19-58.pdf
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January 24, 2019
Minutes of the first meeting of Heritage Oshawa for 2019.
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Info_Package/2019/02-12/INFO-19-49.pdf
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September 27, 2018

Below you will find a link to the ​Heritage Oshawa Meeting Minutes for September 27, 2018.app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2018/09-21/MINUTES_2018-09-27_HTG.pdf
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September 27, 2018
Below you will find a link to the Heritage Oshawa Meeting Agenda for September 27, 2018. 
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2018/09-21/AGENDA_2018-09-27_HTG.pdf?00000154-0001-0001-0001-000000002481
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June 14, 2018
DS-18-125 - Revised Applications to Amend Zoning By-law 60-94 and for a revision to a Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2012-01), Lands north of Britannia Avenue West, west of Windfields Farm Drive West, 2157236 Ontario Limited (Tribute Communities)
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Development_Services/2018/06-18/REPORT_DS-18-125.pdf
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May 31, 2018
DS-18-111 - pertaining to the Declaration of Certain City-owned Lands on south side of Britannia Avenue West, west of Simcoe Street North as Surplus and Proposed New Location for the Future Windfields Community Park.
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Joint_Committees/2018/06-05/REPORT_DS-18-111.pdf

May 24, 2018
Minutes of the fifth meeting of Heritage Oshawa for 2018.
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2018/05-24/MINUTES_2018-05-24_HTG.pdf
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May 16, 2018
HTG-18-35 - "Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy" Program Webpage and Essay Contest Volunteers.
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2018/05-24/REPORT_HTG-18-35.pdf
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May 14, 2018
​Below you will find a link to the City of Oshawa's Windfields Farm Legacy Plan.  * This is an older article that is posted on the city website.
www.oshawa.ca/city-hall/windfields-farm-legacy.asp

May 7, 2018
​DS-18-86 - Heritage Oshawa's Recommendation to Designate the Former McLaughlin House at 195 Simcoe Street North Under the Ontario Heritage Act File.
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/development_services/2018/05-07/REPORT_DS-18-86.pdf

April 9, 2018
DS-18-78 - Proposed Heritage Designation for Northern Dancer’s Gravesite in the Core Farm Area of Windfields Farm Reccemendation.
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Development_Services/2018/04-09/MINUTES_2018-04-09_DSC.pdf
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April 9, 2018
DS-18-79  - City of Oshawa Financial Contribution to UOIT for Landscape/Site Improvements in Windfields Farm Core Farm Area adjacent to Northern Dancer’s Gravesite  Recommendation.
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Development_Services/2018/04-09/MINUTES_2018-04-09_DSC.pdf

March 23, 2018
CS-18-27 - addressed to the Community Services Committee to obtain Council approval of the recommended individual for the inaugural 2018 E.P. Taylor/Windfields Farm Champion Award. Attachment 1 contains information on the recommended recipient. 
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Community_Services/2018/03-29/REPORT_CS-18-27.pdf

February 5, 2018
DS-18-07  -  Heritage Research Report – McLaughlin House, 195 Simcoe Street North
Recommendation.
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Development_Services/2018/02-05/MINUTES_2018-02-05_DSC.pdf
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January 11, 2018
DS-18-06, the Applications to amend Zoning By-law 60-94 and for a revision to a Draft Plan of Subdivision, Lands north of Britannia Avenue West, west of Windfields Farm Drive West, 2157236 Ontario Limited (Tribute Communities)
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Development_Services/2018/01-15/REPORT_DS-18-06.pdf
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December 14, 2017
HTG-17-89 - 285 Britannia Avenue West – Request for Comment on Proposed Addition to House #22, Former Windfields Farm.
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2017/12-14/MINUTES_2017-12-14_HTG.pdf​
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​December 14, 2017
HTG-17-86 - Heritage Research Report – McLaughlin House, 195 Simcoe Street North  
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2017/12-14/MINUTES_2017-12-14_HTG.pdf
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​​September 28, 2017
Heritage Oshawa Draft Proposal 2018 Work Plan:  Community Outreach Action: Undertake an annual essay writing contest for local Grade 8 students on topics related to Windfields Farm/E. P. Taylor; to be considered in December 2018.

Heritage Oshawa Draft Proposal 2018 Work Plan:  Community Outreach Action: Create and post on the City’s webpage a brief history of Windfields Farm and provide links to additional relevant information including Northern Dancer’s Kentucky Derby victory race; December 2018
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2017/09-28/REPORT_HTG-17-63.pdf

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March 23, 2017
HTG-17-16 - Proposed Wording for Harriet Cock Plaque, a historical house previously located on the Windfields Farm Land.  

Moved by Laura Thursby, “That HTG-17-16 concerning the proposed wording for the Harriet Cock Plaque be lifted from the table.” Carried

The following motion was now before the Committee: “That Heritage Oshawa approve the following wording for the Harriet Cock Plaque:

‘In 1846 Harriet Trevithick Cock made the long journey from England to Canada with her daughter, also named Harriet, and son-in-law, Thomas Guy Jr.  In 1847 Harriet purchased 92 acres of lot 14 in the 6th Concession (Winchester Road) in East Whitby Township.  She then went on to purchase 150 acres of lots 13 and 14 in the 5th Concession of the Township.  In 1861 she purchased 100 acres in Grey County.

She settled and built a home for herself, known as Mevagissey Farm. The farm was named after the area of Cornwall, England she had lived in before journeying to Canada.  Harriet also constructed a home for her staff, along Simcoe Street North, just south of the 6th Concession. Harriet ran this farm and was even listed as a farmer in the 1851 census. Harriet willed this property, approximately 100 acres of lots 13 and 14 in the 5th Concession, to her great-grandson John Trevithick Guy, the youngest son of William B. Guy.  This land would eventually become part of Windfield Farms.

Harriet was a remarkable woman, carving out a life in a new land and basically doing so on her own.  The home she built, in the mid-1800s, was a 1 ½ storey frame home and stood on this property until 2016. This home stood as a testament to one of Oshawa’s early female land owners.’.” 

Withdrawn Moved by Jane Clark, “That Heritage Oshawa approve the following wording for the Harriet Cock Plaque:

Harriet Trevithick Cock was a remarkable woman who carved out a life for herself in a foreign land. The 1 ½ story frame home she built in the mid-1800s stood on this property until 2016, and was a testament to one of Oshawa’s earliest and wealthiest female land owners.  

In 1846 Harriet Trevithick Cock made the long journey from England to Canada with her daughter, also named Harriet, and son-in-law, Thomas Guy Jr.  Harriet amassed a sizeable 242 acres in East Whitby Township (now the City of Oshawa) in 1847.  Trevithick Cock also owned land near Georgian Bay, securing 100 acres in Grey County in 1861.

She settled and built a home for herself along Simcoe Street North south of Winchester Road known as Mevagissey Farm. She is listed as a farmer in the 1851 census. The farm was named after the area of Cornwall, England, where she lived before journeying to Canada. This land would eventually become part of Windfields Farm.” Lost

Moved by Councillor Kerr, “That Heritage Oshawa approve the following wording for the Harriet Cock Plaque:

Harriet Cock was a remarkable woman who carved out a life for herself in a foreign land. The 1 ½ storey frame home she built in the mid1800s stood on this property until 2016, and was a testament to one of Oshawa’s earliest and wealthiest female land owners.  

In 1846, Harriet Cock made the long journey from England to Canada with her daughter, Harriet Guy, and son-in-law, Thomas Guy Jr. Mrs. Cock amassed a sizeable 252 acres in East Whitby Township (now the City of Oshawa) in 1847. Harriet Cock also owned land near Georgian Bay, securing 100 acres in Grey County in 1861.

She settled and built a home for herself along Simcoe Street North south of Winchester Road, known as Mevagissey Farm. Harriet Cock is listed as a farmer in the 1851 census. The farm was named after the area of Cornwall, England, where she lived before journeying to Canada. This land would eventually become part of Windfields Farm.” Carried
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2017/03-23/MINUTES_2017-03-23_HTG.pdf?00000154-0001-0001-0001-000000002321

February 23, 2017

​HTG-17-16  -   Proposed Wording for Harriet Cock Plaque  
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2017/02-23/MINUTES_2017-02-23_HTG.pdf
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December 15, 2016

HTG-16-112 -  Trillium Horse Cemetery Plaque Text 
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2016/12-15/MINUTES_2016-12-15_HTG.pdf
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December 15, 2016

HTG-16-116 -  Request for Comment on a Proposed Location of the Harriet Cock Plaque in the RioCan Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision South of Winchester Road, East and West of Simcoe Street North 
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2016/12-15/MINUTES_2016-12-15_HTG.pdf
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​September 12, 2016

Development Services Committee Meeting
1. Resolution Regarding Proposal to Alter Trillium Cemetery to Include Grave Marker for the Horse Lady Angela (HTG-16-89)

Recommendation Whereas the Trillium Cemetery located at 370 Britannia Avenue West in the City of Oshawa and legally described as Part 1, Plan 40R-28768, Oshawa, is designated pursuant to Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest; and,

Whereas the burial sites of distinguished horses, including many award-winning thoroughbreds, owned by Windfields Farm and the Taylor family, and the naturalness of the site, which gives the Cemetery its appropriate character, almost like a sacred grove of trees, are identified as heritage attributes pursuant to the Heritage Designation By-law 65-2015, passed on June 8, 2015, and;

Whereas Trillium Cemetery includes the remains of Lady Angela, described by some as the most important horse buried in Trillium Cemetery because of her status as grand dam of Northern Dancer and hence matriarch of a vast dynasty of champion racehorses that continue to dominate the world of horse racing; and,

Whereas Muriel Lennox and John Mappin have applied to the City to undertake the installation of a gravestone to indicate the resting place of Lady Angela within the Trillium Cemetery. The proposed gravestone is intended to be of similar size and composition to that of the other gravestone in the Centre Core Cemetery and to include the engraved name, date of birth, date of death and lineage of Lady Angela; and,

Whereas John Mappin has agreed to pay for the manufacture and installation of the gravestone; and,

Whereas Trillium Cemetery is owned by 2157236 Ontario Limited (Tribute Communities) and Tribute Communities has agreed to the proposal to install a grave marker to commemorate the horse Lady Angela; and,

Whereas Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act states that Council must consult with its municipal heritage committee, if one is established, prior to making a decision on the proposal; Therefore be it resolved:

1. That City Council consent to the installation of a gravestone in the Trillium Cemetery located at 370 Britannia Avenue West, and legally described as Part 1, Plan 40R-28768, Oshawa, and that the gravestone be of similar size
 and composition to that of the other gravestones in the Centre Core Cemetery and include the engraved name, birth and death dates and lineage of Lady Angela and that it be paid for by John Mappin; and,

2. That City Council direct the City Clerk to give notice of its decision to the owner of the property, 2157236 Ontario Limited, and the Ontario Heritage Trust.

Moved by Councillor Chapman, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Item 1 of the Fourth Report of Heritage Oshawa concerning a grave marker for the horse Lady Angela be endorsed.”  Carried
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Development_Services/2016/09-12/MINUTES_2016-09-12_DSC_11.pdf
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/development_services/2016/09-12/ADVISORY_COMMITTEE_REPORT_DS-16-161_Item1.pdf

​August 25, 2016

HTG-16-89 -  Resolution Regarding Proposal to Alter Trillium Cemetery to Include Grave Marker for the Horse Lady Angela 

The Planner B provided a presentation regarding a proposal to alter Trillium Cemetery to include a grave marker for the Horse Lady Angela The Committee questioned the Planner B.

Moved by Councillor Kerr, “That Heritage Oshawa recommend to the Development Services Committee:

Whereas the Trillium Cemetery located at 370 Britannia Avenue West in the City of Oshawa and legally described as Part 1, Plan 40R28768, OSHAWA, is designated pursuant to Part IV of the Oshawa Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest; and,

Whereas the burial sites of distinguished horses, including many award-winning thoroughbreds, owned by Windfields Farm and the Taylor family, and the naturalness of the site, which gives the Cemetery its appropriate character, almost like a sacred grove of trees, are identified as heritage attributes pursuant to the Heritage Designation By-law, By-law 65-2015, passed on June 8, 2015, and;

Whereas Trillium Cemetery includes the remains of Lady Angela, described by some as the most important horse buried in Trillium Cemetery because of her status as granddam of Northern Dancer and hence matriarch of a vast dynasty of champion racehorses that continue to dominate the world of horse racing; and,

Whereas Muriel Lennox and John Mappin have applied to the City to undertake the installation of a gravestone to indicate the resting place of Lady Angela within the Trillium Cemetery. The proposed gravestone is intended to be of similar size and composition to that of the other gravestones in the Trillium Cemetery and to include the engraved name, date of birth, date of death and lineage of Lady Angela; and,

Whereas John Mappin has agreed to pay for the maintenance and installation of the gravestone; and,

Whereas Trillium Cemetery is owned by 2157236 Ontario Limited (Tribute Communities) and Tribute Communities has agreed to the proposal to install a grave marker to commemorate the horse Lady Angela; and,

Whereas Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act states that Council must consult with its municipal heritage committee, if one is established, prior to making a decision on the proposal;

Therefore be it resolved:

1. That City Council consent to the installation of a gravestone in the Trillium Cemetery located at 370 Britannia Avenue West, and legally described as Part 1, Plan 40R-28768, OSHAWA, and that the gravestone be of similar size and composition to that of the other gravestones in the Trillium Cemetery and include the engraved name, birth and death dates and lineage of Lady Angela and that it be paid for by John Mappin; and,

2. That City Council direct the City Clerk to give notice of its decision to the owner of the property, 2157236 Ontario Limited, and the Ontario Heritage Trust.” Carried as amended by later vote

Moved by Robert Bell, “That the motion be amended by deleting the words ‘gravestones in the Trillium Cemetery’ in the fourth paragraph and inserting the words ‘gravestone in the Centre Core Cemetery’; and, by deleting the words “Trillium Cemetery” in part one of the resolution and inserting the words “Centre Core Cemetery.” Carried

The motion concerning HTG-16-89 carried as amended
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2016/08-25/MINUTES_2016-08-25_HTG.pdf

June 13, 2016
Report of the Development Services Committee

​The Development Services Committee respectfully reports and recommends to City Council its Thirty-third Report.

1. RioCan Management Inc. – Commemorating Harriet Cock and Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy Program (DS-16-104) Recommendation (Carried – See Page 215)

Whereas by letter dated May 24, 2016, RioCan Management Inc. (RioCan) has offered to make a donation to the City in the amount of $15,000 that would be used to fund heritage matters related to the former Windfields Farm area; and,

Whereas a Heritage Gallery Display is proposed to be completed in Fire Hall 6 which will include items such as artwork, pictures and salvaged items related to the heritage of the Windfields Farm area and the history of Fire Services in Oshawa; and,

Whereas Heritage Oshawa is being consulted in the display of items in the Heritage Gallery; and,

Whereas in early 2016 City Council approved the Windfields Farm Legacy Program that included certain matters that are the responsibility of the City to implement, financially and otherwise, such as the annual E.P. Taylor/Windfields Farm Champions Award and a Grade 8 essay writing contest; and,

Whereas it would be appropriate to dedicate the donation from RioCan towards the completion of the Heritage Gallery Display in Fire Hall 6 and the implementation of the Windfields Legacy Program;

Therefore be it resolved that the donation of $15,000 from RioCan be used for the purpose of completing the Heritage Gallery Display in Fire Hall 6 and the City items outlined in the Council-approved Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy Program.  
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/City_Council/2016/Council%20Minutes%202016/2016_06_13_Council_Minutes_Regular.pdf

May 30, 2016
DS-16-104  -  RioCan Management Inc. – Commemorating Harriet Cock and the Honouring the Windfields Farm    Legacy Program  

Moved by Councillor Pidwerbecki, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council:

Whereas by letter dated May 24, 2016, RioCan Management Inc. (RioCan) has offered to make a donation to the City in the amount of $15,000 that would be used to fund heritage matters related to the former Windfields Farm area; and,

Whereas a Heritage Gallery Display is proposed to be completed in Fire Hall 6 which will include items such as artwork, pictures and salvaged items related to the heritage of the Windfields Farm area and the history of Fire Services in Oshawa; and,

Whereas Heritage Oshawa is being consulted in the display of items in the Heritage Gallery; and,

Whereas in early 2016 City Council approved the Windfields Farm Legacy Program that included certain matters that are the responsibility of the City to implement, financially and otherwise, such as the annual E.P. Taylor/Windfields Farm Champions Award and a Grade 8 essay writing contest; and,

Whereas it would be appropriate to dedicate the donation from RioCan towards the completion of the Heritage Gallery Display in Fire Hall 6 and the implementation of the Windfields Legacy Program; 

Therefore be it resolved that the donation of $15,000 from RioCan be used for the purpose of completing the Heritage Gallery Display in Fire Hall 6 and the City items outlined in the Council-approved Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy Program.” 

​Carried Referrals from City Council None.
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/development_services/2016/05-30/CORR_DS-16-104.pdf
 

May 26, 2016
HTG-16-69 -  RioCan Management Inc. – Commemorating Harriet Cock and the Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy Program

Moved by Councillor Kerr, “That based on Correspondence HTG-16-69 from RioCan Management Inc regarding commemorating Harriet Cock and the Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy Program:

1. That Heritage Oshawa send a letter of thanks for the financial donation of $15,000; and,

2. That RioCan be advised that Heritage Oshawa appreciates the plaque and opportunity to work with the developer concerning placement and wording; and,

3. That Heritage Oshawa have the opportunity to photograph and salvage from the property prior to demolition.” 

Lost Councillor Kerr left during discussion. The Committee questioned the Senior Planner.

Moved by Jennifer Weymark, “That based on Correspondence HTG-16-69 from RioCan Management Inc. regarding commemorating Harriet Cock and the Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy Program:

1. That Heritage Oshawa accepts, with regret, the decision to demolish the Harriet Cock House; and,

2. That Heritage Oshawa appreciates the opportunity to recognize Harriet Cock via a plaque and looks forward to working with RioCan Management Inc. on the wording and location; and,

3. That Heritage Oshawa requests the opportunity to photograph and salvage from the Harriet Cock House prior to demolition.”  Carried
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2016/05-26/MINUTES_2016-05-26_HTG.pdf

April 28, 2016
HTG-16-60  -   Proposed Alterations to 2370 Simcoe Street North, Windfields Stone House 

The Senior Planner provided a review of proposed alterations to 2370 Simcoe Street North known as the Windfields Stone House.  The Senior Planner advised that alterations were previously presented to Heritage Oshawa, however additional accessibility recommendations have been made for the plan.  It was noted that these recommendations will be returned to the applicant who will have to provide another submission which will be presented to Heritage Oshawa for further comment.  The Senior Planner reviewed the accessibility improvements that are recommended including a power assisted door operator, ramp to the north entrance door, walkway improvements, additional trees and vegetation planting and fencing.

The Committee questioned the Senior Planner. Moved by Joseph Lorusso, “That the meeting recess.”  Carried

The meeting recessed at 6:57 p.m. and reconvened at 7:01 p.m. with the following members in attendance: Diane Stephen, Christine McLaughlin, Robert Bell, Joseph Lorusso, Amanda Robinson, Margaret Wilkinson and Jennifer Weymark.  Also in attendance were the Senior Planner and Committee Coordinator.

Moved by Christine McLaughlin, “That the presentation from Planning Services concerning proposed alterations to 2370 Simcoe Street North, known as the Windfields Stone House, be received for information.”  Carried
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2016/04-28/MINUTES_2016-04-28_HTG.pdf
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April 28, 2016
HTG-16-56  -   Charles Taylor Plaque Wording Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy Program 

The Committee discussed Report HTG-16-56 dated April 20, 2016 concerning the wording for the Charles Taylor Plaque to be erected as part of the Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy Program.

The Committee questioned the Senior Planner. Moved by Christine McLaughlin, “That based on Report HTG-16-56 dated April 20, 2016 concerning the wording for the Charles Taylor Plaque to be erected as part of the Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy Program, the wording as shown in Attachment 1 to the Report be endorsed.”  Carried 

April 28, 2016
HTG-16-63  -  Social Media Messaging to Commemorate the 55th Anniversary of the Birth of Northern Dancer 

It was noted that Facebook and Twitter messages were sent by the City to commemorate the death of Northern Dancer, and the Committee agreed that similar social media messaging should be sent to commemorate his birth.

The Chair provided a draft of a Facebook and Twitter message to be submitted to Corporate Communications for final review and approval.

Moved by Joseph Lorusso, “That Heritage Oshawa endorse the social media messages to commemorate the birth of Northern Dancer generally as written.”  Carried
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2016/04-28/MINUTES_2016-04-28_HTG.pdf
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February 25, 2016
HTG-16-26  -   Planning Services: Request for Comments on Site Plan Application, 2370 Simcoe Street North (Windfields Stone House) 

The Senior Planner reviewed the Site Plan Application to permit the reconstruction of the parking lot at 2370 Simcoe Street North in order to reorient the layout to accommodate 15 parking spaces and the Building Permit Application to convert the existing house to offices. 

The Senior Planner further noted that the interior of the building would not be altered and the parking lot would be constructed to the north and west of the building front.

The Committee questioned the Senior Planner. Moved by Councillor Kerr, “Whereas the Windfields Stone House located at 2370 Simcoe Street North in the City of Oshawa is designated pursuant to Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of architectural and historical interest; and,

Whereas Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act states that Council must consult with its municipal heritage committee, if one is established, prior to making a decision on an application to alter the property if the alteration is likely to affect the property’s heritage attributes as set out in the designation by-law; and,

Whereas the proposed alterations contemplated in Site Plan Application (File SPA-2016-07) to reconstruct the parking lot and the Building Permit Application to change the use to offices do not impact the property’s heritage attributes as set out in Designation By-law 1082014;

Therefore Heritage Oshawa has no objection to the Site Plan Application (File SPA-2016-07) to reconstruct the parking lot and the Building Permit Application to change the use to offices for the property located at 2370 Simcoe Street North.”  Carried
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2016/02-25/MINUTES_2016-02-25_HTG.pdf

February 8, 2016
(DS-16-28)  -   Heritage Oshawa respectfully reports and recommends to the Development Services Committee its First Report.

1. Proposed 2016 Program for Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy (HTG-16-16)

Recommendation That the proposed 2016 program for honouring the Windfields Farm legacy be endorsed.

​Moved by Councillor Chapman, “That the First Report of Heritage Oshawa be referred to staff and consideration of Report DS-16-23, ‘Proposed Program for Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy’.”  Carried
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Development_Services/2016/02-08/MINUTES_2016-02-08_DSC.pdf
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February 8, 2016
DS-16-23  -  Development Services Minutes:  Proposed Program for Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy
Moved by Mayor Henry, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council:

1. That the 2016 proposed program for honouring the Windfields Farm legacy, as generally set out in Attachment 1 to Report DS-16-23 dated February 3, 2016 be approved; and,

2. That any financial implications resulting from the proposed program for honouring the Windfields Farm legacy be addressed through annual capital budget and forecast and operating budget submissions to Council, or through separate staff reports on certain items as appropriate.” Carried
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/development_services/2016/02-08/REPORT_DS-16-23.pdf​
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February 3, 2016
Public Meeting Report to provide information for the public meeting on the Proposed Program for Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy.  
http://app.oshawa.ca/agendas/development_services/2016/02-08/REPORT_DS-16-23.pdf
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January 28, 2016
HTG-16-16  -  Heritage Oshawa Minutes:   Proposed 2016 Program for Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy:  

The Senior Planner reviewed the Proposed 2016 Program for Honouring the Windfields Farm legacy. The Senior Planner advised that the 2016 Proposed Program was prepared based on feedback from the 2014 Proposed Program and discussed the differences between the 2016 Proposed Program compared and the 2014 Proposed Program. The Committee questioned the Senior Planner. Moved by “That Heritage Oshawa recommend to the Development Services Committee: That the proposed 2016 program for honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy be endorsed.” Carried
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Development_Services/2016/02-08/MINUTES_2016-02-08_DSC.pdf
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January 28, 2016
HTG-16-17  -   Social Media Messaging Concerning the Anniversary of the Birth of Northern Dancer:

The Committee discussed taking advantage of the City’s social media outlets to recognize the anniversary of the birth of Northern Dancer. Moved by Christine McLaughlin, “That the Chair work with staff to develop appropriate social media messaging to recognize the anniversary of the birth of Northern Dancer.” Carried

December 17, 2015
HTG-15-107 - Heritage Oshawa Consent Agenda:  Request for Comments : 2370 Simcoe Street North (Trillium Horse Cemetery) The Senior Planner along with resident John Mappin provided a presentation regarding a proposal to install a grave marker for Lady Angela at the Trillium Cemetery. It was noted that the marker would be similar in size and design to the markers for Vice Regent and Chop Chop, including the name, dates and lineage of the horse and that the marker would be paid for by personal donation. The Senior Planner noted that staff are still gathering information regarding the proposal, and that discussions must also be held Tribute as they own the property at this time. The Committee questioned the Senior Planner and John Mappin. Moved by “That the presentation from Planning Services regarding the request for comments for 2370 Simcoe Street North be received for information.” Carried
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2015/12-17/2015-12-17_Minutes_HTG_13_.pdf
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November 26, 2015
HTG-15-101 - Heritage Oshawa Consent Agenda:   Highway 407 Community Value Plan :  Phase 2 Update The Senior Planner and the Project Engineer addressed the Committee regarding the Highway 407 Community Value Plan – Phase 2. The Senior Planner advised that a Community Value Plan was completed for Phase 1, and noted that decisions regarding embossment detailing on the Winchester Bridge will be made before the final Community Value Plan for Phase 2 is complete. The Senior Planner advised that staff will be recommending the west side of the bridge display an equestrian motif, while the east side displays be related to education. The Senior Planner noted that the equestrian motif is in keeping with previous Heritage Oshawa recommendations provided during Phase 1. The Committee questioned the Senior Planner and the Project Engineer. Moved by “That the Highway 407 Community Value Plan – Phase 2 Update be received for information.” Carried
app.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2015/11-26/2015-11-26_Minutes_HTG_12_.pdf
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November 26, 2015
HTG-15-100 - Heritage Oshawa Consent Agenda:  Tribute Phase IV Update:   The Senior Planner addressed the Committee regarding the Tribute Communities Phase IV plan, noting that work has commenced east of the Trillium Cemetery related to grading and site work. The Senior Planner noted that fencing will be erected to protect the valley and cemetery lands. The Committee questioned the Senior Planner. Moved by Councillor Kerr, “That the Tribute Phase IV Update be received for information.” Carried

October 22, 2015
HTG-15-91 - Heritage Oshawa Consent Agenda:  Maintenance Work on Windfields Stone House:  The Senior Planner advised that maintenance work is currently being conducted on the Windfields Stone House on the roof and shutters. It was noted that these projects do not affect the designated heritage attributes of the property

October 22, 2015
HTG-15-90 - Heritage Oshawa Consent Agenda:  Commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the Death of Northern Dancer:  The Committee discussed ways to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the death of Northern Dancer on November 16, 1990. The Oshawa Historical Society offered to take information provided by Heritage Oshawa to their upcoming meeting and provide the information to members of the Society via their newsletter and Twitter feed. Moved by Christine McLaughlin, “That the Chair of Heritage Oshawa work with staff to draft an appropriate Twitter message to commemorate the death of Northern Dancer.” Carried

October 5, 2015
DS-15-175 - Development Services Committee Minutes:  Windfields Farm Building Condition Audit and Heritage Research Reports Recommendation (Carried – See Page 7) That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That pursuant to Report DS-15-175 dated September 30, 2015, staff be authorized to pay the University of Ontario Institute of Technology an upset amount of $37,543 plus H.S.T. for the services of a qualified consultant(s) to undertake a building condition audit(s) and heritage research reports for the core farm area of the former Windfields Farm lands, and that the project be funded from the $150,000 donation made to the City by Minto Metropia Windfields LP in 2012.

September 24, 2015
HTG-15-80 - Heritage Oshawa Minutes:  U.O.I.T. Campus Master Plan Update:  The Senior Planner advised that the City has been working on items in the Winfield Farms Legacy Program as previously discussed by Heritage Oshawa. The Senior Planner advised that a report will be going to the Devlopment Services Committee on October 5 concerning a Request for Proposal for a core area building audit and heritage research report that was issued over the summer. The Senior Planner assured Heritage Oshawa that once the audit and report have commenced, the Committee will be consulted for comment. The Committee questioned the Senior Planner.

June 25, 2015
HTG-15-55 Heritage Oshawa Minutes:  Simcoe Street North Fieldstone Pillar and Concrete Posts Update. Moved by Robert Bell, “That Heritage Oshawa reconsider its decision made at the June 4, 2015 meeting of Heritage Oshawa with respect to presentation HTG-15-55 ‘Simcoe Street North Fieldstone Pillar and Concrete Posts Update’.” Carried on a 2/3 vote of members present The Committee discussed the recommendation made concerning the proposed location of the original fieldstone pillar and concrete posts as presented by the Manager, Policy at the June 4, 2015 meeting of Heritage Oshawa. The Committee questioned the Senior Planner. Moved by Gail Bates, Consent Agenda Item 61 - 6 - Heritage Oshawa Minutes June 25, 2015 “That Heritage Oshawa endorses the proposed location of the original fieldstone pillar and replica fieldstone pillar as well as the original concrete posts as presented, provided that neither the path nor the pillars and posts encroach on the Trillium Cemetery.” Carried

March 24, 2015
HTG-15-38 Clarification Regarding the Demolition Permit Application for Barn 1 on the Former Windfields Farm lands.  The Committee discussed the demolition permit application originally presented at the March 5, 2015 meeting of Heritage Oshawa for the demolition of a barn on the former Windfields Farm property. The Chair stated that at the time, the barn was described as Barn 1 by the applicant and not included in the Unterman McPhail Heritage Impact Study Report. The Chair advised that since that meeting, it has been determined that the barn referred to in the demolition permit application is identified in the Unterman McPhail Heritage Impact Study Report, and is referenced as Barn 8. The Committee questioned the Senior Planner. Moved by Gail Bates, “That the minutes of the Heritage Oshawa meeting of March 5, 2015 be amended in relation to HTG-15-21 ‘Demolition Permit Application for Barn 1 on Former Windfields Farm’ to reflect that the barn in question is included in the Unterman McPhail Heritage Impact Study Report, and is identified in that report as Barn 8.” Carried

March 24, 2015
HTG-15-36 Simcoe Street North Fieldstone Pillar and Concrete Posts Update The Senior Planner provided an update to the Committee regarding the status of the fieldstone pillar and concrete posts located on Simcoe Street North adjacent to the former Windfields Farm lands. The Senior Planner advised that developers own the lands the pillar and posts are on currently, they will be impacted by the widening of Simcoe Street North. The Senior Planner stated that suggestions are being considered for adaptive reuse of the items, including integration into the subdivision landscape plan, reuse in a municipal park, within the Trillium Cemetery or along the multi-use trail on the west side of Simcoe Street. The Committee questioned the Senior Planner. Moved by Margaret Wilkinson, “That Heritage Oshawa has a keen interest in being a part of discussions regarding the use of the Simcoe Street North Windfields Farm fieldstone pillar and concrete posts and would like to join in the conversation and decision making process with staff.” Carried

March 5, 2015
HTG-15-23 Conversion of House 22, former Windfields Farm by the University of Ontario Institute of Technology The Senior Planner advised that the University of Ontario Institute of Technology has applied to covert House 22, also referred to as House A-7 in the Unterman McPhail Report, to be used as office space. The Committee questioned the Senior Planner. Moved by Robert Bell, “That Heritage Oshawa is happy to see the University of Ontario Institute of Technology move forward with the adaptive reuse of House 22; and, That Heritage Oshawa is pleased to see the University is moving ahead with the preservation of historic structures.” Carried

March 5, 2015
HTG-15-21 Demolition Permit Application for Barn1 on Former Windfields Farm The Senior Planner reviewed a demolition permit application received for a structure identified as Barn 1 on the former Windfields Farm property submitted by RioCan. The Senior Planner noted that the building is included in the Unterman McPhail Heritage Impact Study Report on Windfields Farm and identified as Barn 8 in that Report, but is not included in the Heritage Oshawa Inventory. The Committee questioned the Senior Planner. Moved by Gail Bates, “That Heritage Oshawa agrees, with regret, to the demolition of Barn 1, identified in the Underman McPhail Heritage Impact Study Report as Barn 8, on the former Windfields Farm property; and, That Heritage Oshawa requests the opportunity to take photos of the structure prior to demolition.” Carried

February 23, 2015
Planning Services: DS-15-36
 Proposed Designation Statement and Description for Proposed Designation Pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, Trillium Cemetery, North of Future Britannia Avenue West and West of Future Windfields Farm Drive West 

Recommendation (Carried – See Page 8) That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That pursuant to Report DS-15-36 dated February 18, 2015, the Designation Statement and Description which identifies those features of the Trillium Cemetery which should be protected and which forms Attachment 3 to said Report be included in the Notice of Intention to Designate and in a Heritage Designation By-law to be passed by Council under the Ontario Heritage Act. 

February 23, 2015
Trillium Cemetery Designation Statement and Description (HTG-15-10) 

Recommendation:  That the Trillium Cemetery Designation Statement and Description, as edited, be adopted. 

Moved by Councillor Chapman, “That Part 1 of Heritage Oshawa’s First Report be referred to Report DS-15-33, ‘City Comments on the Community Value Plan – Highway 407 East, Phase 1’.” Carried 

Moved by Mayor Henry, “That Part 2 of Heritage Oshawa’s First Report be referred to Report DS-15-36, ‘Proposed Designation Statement and Description for Proposed Designation Pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, Trillium Cemetery, North of Future Britannia Avenue West and West of Future Windfields Farm Drive West’.” Carried 

January 22, 2015
Trillium Cemetery Designation Statement and Description

1. That Heritage Oshawa endorse the Designation Statement and Description and proposed area for Trillium Cemetery, located on the easterly edge of the Oshawa Creek in Lot 15, Concession 5, City of Oshawa and shown in Attachment 1 and 3 of Report HTG-15-03; and, 

2. That Council appropriately include the Designation Statement and Description and area in the heritage designation by-law.

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/heritage_oshawa/2015/01-22/HTG-15-03_Trillium_Cemetery.pdf

January 12, 2015
Development Services Agenda
Advisory Committee Reports

Item #6
Stone Pillar and Posts on Simcoe Street North (HTG-14-126)
Recommendation
That the existing fieldstone pillar matching those removed from the main gates at Windfields Farm as well as the additional smaller concrete posts and attached hardware be salvaged and relocated to be repurposed into landscape design on adjacent properties; and,
That Heritage Oshawa be advised as to the adaptive reuse. 

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/Development_Services/2015/01-12/2015-01-12-DSC-Agenda.pdf

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2014/12-18/2014-12-18_Minutes_HTG_12_.pdf

December 18, 2014
Heritage Oshawa Minutes
Stone Pillar and Posts on Simcoe Street North

The Committee discussed the stone pillars on Simcoe Street North
located on Tribute and RioCan lands that may be impacted by the
widening of Simcoe Street North. The Committee questioned the Senior Planner.

Moved by Robert Bell,
“That Heritage Oshawa recommend to the Development Services
Committee: That the existing fieldstone pillar matching those removed from the main gates at Windfields Farm as well as the additional smaller concrete posts and attached hardware be salvaged and relocated to be re-purposed into landscape design on adjacent properties; and, That Heritage Oshawa be advised as to the adaptive reuse.” Carried.

November 27, 2014
Heritage Oshawa Minutes
Planning Services – Draft Proposed Program for “Honouring the
Windfields Farm Legacy ”The Committee discussed Correspondence HTG-14-103 dated October 2, 2014 from Paul Ralph, Director, Development Services Department regarding the draft proposed program for ‘Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy’.

Moved by Gail Bates, “That Correspondence HTG-14-103 dated October 2, 2014 from Paul Ralph, Director, Development Services Department regarding the draft proposed program for ‘Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy’ be referred to Report HTG-14-89 ‘Draft Proposed Program for Honouring Windfields Farm Legacy’.” Carried.

 http://www.oshawa.ca/…/2014/…/HTG-14-103_Windfields_Farm.pdf

November 27, 2014
Heritage Oshawa Minutes
Draft Proposed Program for Honouring Windfields Farm Legacy
Moved by Robert Bell, “That Report HTG-14-89 ‘Draft Proposed Program for Honouring Windfields Farm Legacy’ be lifted from the table.” Carried

The Committee discussed Report HTG-14-89 ‘Draft Proposed Program for Honouring Windfields Farm Legacy’. The Committee questioned the Senior Planner.

Moved by Gail Bates, “That pursuant to Report HTG-14-89 ‘Draft Proposed Program for Honouring Windfields Farm Legacy’, Heritage Oshawa recommends:
1. That the core area be preserved as a visible display of its former
function and that the buildings be adapted for reuse, in particular
the arena; and,
2. That the front door and hardware noted as salvaged from the G.
McLaughlin Stone House be reused in Fire Hall #6.” Carried.

November 27, 2014
Heritage Oshawa Minutes
Draft Proposed Plaque Wording for E.P. Taylor Woodlot
The Committee discussed Report HTG-14-111 ‘Draft Proposed Plaque Wording for E.P. Taylor Woodlot’.

The Committee questioned the Senior Planner.

Moved by Robert Bell, “That pursuant to Report HTG-14-111 ‘Draft Proposed Plaque Wording for E.P. Taylor Woodlot’, Heritage Oshawa endorse the plaque wording in principle.” Carried

November 26, 2014
Please read and send in your comments on the proposed ideas and/or offer your own. For one, we love the proposal for tours.

The public is encouraged to share their insights and comments on a new program “Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy,” that will commemorate the historic and iconic Windfields Farm. Suggested ideas for the legacy program include an annual essay contest, Farm Champion Award program and guided tours of the core farm area. The City would appreciate if comments on the proposed program are provided by Friday, December 19, 2014. To learn more visit

http://ow.ly/CJ8X4

October 14, 2014
If you can attend, please do or send comments; we will report on the event.

Campus Master Plan Open House October 20, 3 to 6 p.m., Dining Room, ( Room G213) Gordon Willey building. 

Durham College (DC) and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) are working on a Campus Master Plan (CMP) designed to address the future expansion and needs of both institutions. As part of the planning process, DC and UOIT invite students, faculty, staff and the public to attend an Open House on Monday, October 20, to learn more about the Campus Master Plan at the Oshawa campus; interact with the planning team; and offer feedback in the areas of:
· Public areas and open spaces.
· Building locations and landscaping. 
· Transportation: driving, transit, cycling and pedestrian.
You can also submit comments via the CMP website; complete a questionnaire in person at the open house or online (beginning October 20); or speak with a member of the project team. Please submit comments by Friday, October 31.
For more information on the CMP and the Open House, please visit

www.campusmasterplan.ca. 

September 27, 2014
Doors Open Oshawa, Windfields Farm Cemetery

Windfields Farm News and Notes would like to thank the many members of our community who visited The Northern Dancer Cemetery during Doors Open today. It was a great success!

We would like to thank the City of Oshawa and Durham Transit for providing bus transportation to and from the property.

We must also thank the University of Ontario Institute of Technology for their support of this event, as well as for allowing us access to the area; for providing the site security and assisting us with answering questions from community members.

And last but definitely not the least, we would like to give a big thank you to the families and friends that offered their time, memories and knowledge for this very special day. This day would never have been the success that it was without you and your intimate knowledge of this amazing place. Thank you, from the bottom of our skipping hearts!

September 25, 2014
Heritage Oshawa Minutes
Draft Proposed Program for Honouring Windfields Farm Legacy
The Senior Planner advised that public comments will be accepted on the draft proposed program for honouring Windfields Farm legacy. The Senior Planner stated that a public meeting will be held on February 2, 2015 to present the public consultation results to Committee and Council.

September 17, 2014
I am currently doing research for a Doors Open Oshawa pamphlet that we will be sharing during the event at Windfields Farm, on September 27. I came across this little nugget that describes Parkwood Stables; pre-Windfields Farm. This was from the time that the property was owned by Colonel R.S. McLaughlin, before E.P. Taylor purchased the land and the barns. Just imagine....

"The landscape of Parkwood Stables is described in Canadian Homes and Gardens (May 1929). "Mr. McLaughlin's 180 acres of rolling land, well-wooded and veined with streams of spring water, is ideally situated . ... it has versatility, the paddock, the great stables and grooms' cottages are situated on high land, while behind the stables the land slopes to undulating, lush green pastures, where clumps of trees and majestic Elms make cool shadow in the heat of the day, and where fresh water sparkles and chatters busily. The farm is marked on the road with an imposing stone entrance-way. We tum off and follow a neat gravel road that runs due west. At this point, we notice the unusual shape-only a small strip of property gives on the public road, and perhaps for a quarter of a mile the private farm road runs at one side of a strip probably not more than two hundred yards wide, neatly fenced in white. The car turns a curve, we pass a group of white mid green cottages, nestling each under its particular tree, the gravel road widens, and we are drawing up at the door of one of the best equipped and most up-to-date private stables in Canada."

It is for these memories that we at Windfields Farm News and Notes, do what we do.

September 3, 2014
Windfields Stone House - Heritage Designation Ceremony on Sept. 5
Description:Community members are invited to attend a plaque unveiling ceremony on Friday, September 5 at 10:00 a.m. celebrating the heritage designation of the Windfields Stone House as a property of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act.

City staff and members of Heritage Oshawa (an advisory committee of City Council) will be joined by members of City Council and the community for the ceremony.

Windfields Stone House is located at 2370 Simcoe Street North (west side of Simcoe Street North mid-way between Conlin Road West and Winchester Road West). Parking for the event is available in the parking lot on the west of the Windfields Stone House.

The Windfields Stone House is a one-and-a-half storey house that is a unique example of the transformation from an 1850s vernacular Gothic Revival farm house to a Colonial Revival estate house.

In 1928, Robert S. McLaughlin, then President of General Motors Canada, acquired the property. In 1950, he sold it to E. P. Taylor, famous breeder of thoroughbred race horses who became known as the creator of modern Canadian horseracing. Under Mr. Taylor’s ownership, architect Earle Morgan designed alterations to the house that transformed the home from an 1850s vernacular Gothic Revival farmhouse to a Colonial Revival estate house in 1952.

On the surrounding property, Mr. Taylor established Windfields Farm where Canadian horseracing saw the emergence of several famous race horses; in particular, Northern Dancer. Canadian-bred Northern Dancer was a thoroughbred racehorse who won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, among other races, and who became the most successful sire of the 20th century.

September 27, 2014
Doors Open Oshawa

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July 2, 2014

Our apologies for taking so long to acquire the information regarding the Britannia Avenue West Expansion as it makes its way through Windfields Farm.  Today, we received the P.I.C.# 2 presentation boards along with a link to the site where they can been viewed (PDF format).  The road is estimated to be 328 ft from the Northern Dancer Cemetery and throughout the summer, we will be working on obtaining a more detailed map.


http://planning.mmm.ca/britannia/resources/pic2_boards.pdf

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June 24, 2014

With regard to a recent post we made on June 19th from Development Services Committee Agenda, June 16, 2014: DS-14-141 Conveyance of Lands and Easements to City from U.O.I.T. and Dantonbury (Tribute) for Britannia Avenue West, there will be a Public Information Centre (PIC) #2 regarding the Britannia Avenue West Expansion Master Plan that will be held tomorrow (Wednesday June 25/14) at the Columbus Community Centre, 3265 Simcoe Street North from 7pm to 9pm. 


We will be attending this meeting and will report back on how this new road - throught Windfields Farm - might impact any and all structures and cemeteries on Windfields Farm. 

Please come out to the PIC and view for yourself.

June 19, 2014
Interesting Reading: 
Report: DS-14-136 

Requests to Designate Certain Buildings and the Northern Dancer Cemetery in the Core Farm Area of the Former 
Windfields Farm and the Trillium Cemetery Pursuant to the 
Ontario Heritage Act. 

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/development_services/2014/06-16/DS-14-136-Designation-Windfields-Farm.pdf

 June 16, 2014
Development Services Minutes

DS-14-136 Requests to Designate Certain Buildings and the Northern Dancer Cemetery in the Core Farm Area of the Former Windfields Farm and Trillium Cemetery Pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act Recommendation (Carried – See Page 4) 

That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That pursuant to Report DS-14-136 dated June 11, 2014, staff be directed to: 

a) Report back through the Development Services Committee on the costs and a go forward strategy with the University of Ontario Institute of Technology associated with undertaking building audit(s) and a heritage research report(s) on the core farm area of former Windfields Farm lands; and, 
b) Initiate the process to designate the Trillium Cemetery under the Ontario Heritage Act including retaining a consultant to prepare a heritage research report; and, 
c) Defer designation requests pending the completion of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Durham College Campus Master Plan, building audit(s) and a heritage research report(s). 

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/Development_Services/2014/06-16/2014-06-16-DSC-Minutes-11.pdf

June 16, 2014
Development Services Minutes

DS-14-124 Doors Open Oshawa 2014 Event Recommendation (Carried – See Page 4) That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: 

1. That pursuant to Report DS-14-124 dated June 11, 2014, Council endorse the Doors Open Oshawa 2014 event as described; and, 
2. That City Hall be included as a site in Doors Open Oshawa 2014 on Saturday, September 27, 2014 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with access similar to 2013; and, 
3. That the City of Oshawa provide funding in an estimated amount of $1,100 + HST for a bus shuttle service from the U.O.I.T./Durham College main campus to the Windfields Farm Doors Open 2014 site to be funded by the City Treasurer from the $150,000 provided by Minto Metropia Windfields L.P. for a Heritage Program for Windfields 
Farm. 

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/Development_Services/2014/06-16/2014-06-16-DSC-Minutes-11.pdf

June 16, 2014
Development Services Minutes  

DS-14-141 Conveyance of Lands and Easements to City from U.O.I.T. and Dantonbury (Tribute) for Britannia Avenue West Recommendation (Carried – See Page 4) That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas Dantonbury (Tribute) is required to construct Britannia Avenue West (west of Simcoe Street) as part of a Council approved subdivision; and, Whereas the engineering design of Britannia Avenue West requires the conveyance to the City of lands and easements from U.O.I.T. and Dantonbury which secure a properly configured road allowance, culvert crossing and the City’s ability to maintain grading and slopes beyond the south edge of the road allowance; and, Whereas both U.O.I.T. and Dantonbury (Tribute) have agreed to convey the required lands and easements to the City; 

Therefore be it resolved that the City accept from U.O.I.T. and Dantonbury (Tribute) lands and easements to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services for the above-noted purposes and that such conveyances be undertaken in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/Development_Services/2014/06-16/2014-06-16-DSC-Minutes-11.pdf

 June 16, 2014
Development Services Committee Agenda

DS-14-139 Draft Proposed Program for ‘Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy’ 

(See Pages 224 to 232) 
Recommendation That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: 

(1) That pursuant to Report DS-14-139 dated June 11, 2014 regarding a Draft Proposed Program for ‘Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy’, the Development Services Department: 

(a) Be authorized to consult the public on the Draft Proposed Program for ‘Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy’; and, 

(b) Be directed to report back on: 
(i) Public input received on the Draft Proposed Program for ‘Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy’; 
(ii) A recommended final version of a program for ‘Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy’; and, 
(iii) Recommended timing and costing for implementing the City items in the recommended Program for ‘Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy’. 

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/Development_Services/2014/06-16/2014-06-16-DSC-Agenda.pdf

June 16, 2014
Development Services Committee Agenda

Requests to Designate Certain Buildings and the Northern Dancer Cemetery in the Core Farm Area of the Former Windfields Farm and Trillium Cemetery Pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act 

(See Pages 204 to 223) 
Recommendation 
That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That pursuant to Report DS-14-136 dated June 11, 2014, staff be directed to: 

a) Report back through the Development Services Committee on the costs and a go forward strategy with the University of Ontario Institute of Technology associated with undertaking building audit(s) and a heritage research report(s) on the core farm area of former Windfields Farm lands; and, 

b) Initiate the process to designate the Trillium Cemetery under the Ontario Heritage Act including retaining a consultant to prepare a heritage research report; and, 

c) Defer designation requests pending the completion of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Durham College Campus Master Plan, building audit(s) and a heritage research report(s). 

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/Development_Services/2014/06-16/2014-06-16-DSC-Agenda.pdf

June 16, 2014
Development Services Committee Agenda

DS-14-124 Doors Open Oshawa 2014 Event 

(See Pages 136 to 143) 
Recommendation 
That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: 
1. That pursuant to Report DS-14-124 dated June 11, 2014, Council endorse the Doors Open Oshawa 2014 event as described; and, 

2. That City Hall be included as a site in Doors Open Oshawa 2014 on Saturday, September 27, 2014 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with access similar to 2013; and, 

3. That the City of Oshawa provide funding in an estimated amount of $1,100 + HST for a bus shuttle service from the UOIT/Durham College main campus to the Windfields Farm Doors Open 2014 site to be funded by the City Treasurer from the $150,000 provided by Minto Metropia Windfields LP for a Heritage Program for Windfields Farm.

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/Development_Services/2014/06-16/2014-06-16-DSC-Agenda.pdf

 June 16, 2014
Development Services Committee Agenda

DS-14-141 Conveyance of Lands and Easements to City from U.O.I.T. and Dantonbury (Tribute) for Britannia Avenue West 

Recommendation 
That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas Dantonbury (Tribute) is required to construct Britannia Avenue West (west of Simcoe Street) as part of a Council approved subdivision; and, Whereas the engineering design of Britannia Avenue West requires the conveyance to the City of lands and easements from UOIT and Dantonbury which secure a properly configured road allowance, culvert crossing and the City’s ability to maintain grading and slopes beyond the south edge of the road allowance; and, Whereas both UOIT and Dantonbury (Tribute) have agreed to convey the required lands and easements to the City; 
Therefore be it resolved that the City accept from UOIT and Dantonbury (Tribute) lands and easements to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services for the above-noted purposes and that such conveyances be undertaken in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/Development_Services/2014/06-16/2014-06-16-DSC-Agenda.pdf

June 11, 2014
Report DS-14-124 

* Provide an overview of the Doors Open Oshawa 2014 event being hosted by Heritage Oshawa; 
* Obtain approval to include City Hall as a site in Doors Open Oshawa 2014; and 
* Obtain funding approval for a bus shuttle service for the Windfields Farm Doors Open site. 

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/development_services/2014/06-16/DS-14-124-Doors-Open-2014.pdf

June 11, 2014
Report DS-14-139 pertaining to:

The purpose of this report is to obtain Council approval to consult the public in respect to the establishment of a program for “Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy”. 

Attachment 1 is an air photo of the former Windfields Farm core area. 

Attachment 2 is the draft proposed program for “Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy”. It is intended as a “starting point” from discussions with Committee, Council and the community. 

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/development_services/2014/06-16/DS-14-139-Honouring-Windfields-Farm.pdf

June 11, 2014
Received this e-mail this afternoon as well as the one noted below:

Notice of City of Oshawa Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee will be holding a meeting on June 16, 2014 at Oshawa City Hall in the C-Wing Committee Room at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the following item:
Draft Program for Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy

Once again, we are very heartened to read of this!

June 11, 2014
Just received the following e-mail: Notice of City of Oshawa Development Services Committee Meeting:

The Development Services Committee will be holding a meeting on June 16, 2014 at Oshawa City Hall in the C-Wing Committee Room at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the following item:

Requests to Designate Certain Buildings and Cemetery on the Core Farm Area of the Former Windfields Farm Pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act (B-8600-214)

It is encouraging to know that many hours of our background work is being discussed and possibly making a difference.

June 9, 2014
Heritage Oshawa Minutes

DS-14-89, Request from Ms. Anita Jaynes to Designate Two Horse Cemeteries on the Former Windfields Farm Lands Pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act. 

The Committee discussed a request from Ms. Anita Jaynes to designate two horse cemeteries on the former Windfields Farm lands.The Committee questioned the Manager, Policy. Moved by Gail Bates, 
’"...Heritage Oshawa supports initiating the process to designate the Trillium Cemetery under the Ontario Heritage Act including retaining a consultant to complete a heritage research report.”

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2014/06-09/2014-06-09_Minutes_HTG_07_.pdf

June 5, 2014
Take notice that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Oshawa intends to designate the following property of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to the provisions of Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter O.18:

Windfields Stone House
2370 Simcoe Street North (described as Part 1, Plan 40R-28350)
City of Oshawa

http://www.oshawa.ca/whatsnew/NoticeofintenttodesignatepropertyWindfields.pdf

Canadian Museum of History Exhibition

BREEDING CHAMPIONS – E.P. TAYLOR AND WINDFIELDS FARM

http://www.historymuseum.ca/event/breeding-champions-e-p-taylor-and-windfields-farm/#.U3KmKqeSp1w.facebook

May 8, 2014
We have recently been in contact with Ms. Susan McGovern, Vice President of External Relations with UOIT. We posed the following question to her: 

"Out of curiosity, could you please elaborate on who some of the members of the working group are and what their special interest and inclusion is within the group? We are referring to Devon Biddle, Jenny Bridle, Ken Knox and Tony Doyle.

We also understand that the two latter names listed are listed as 'observers'. Does this indicate that the meeting is open to members of the community that have an interest in what transpires during these meetings? If so, can any person interested attend?

Another point that interests us greatly, is whom they have chosen as the community leader representing the equestrian and agricultural community, Jenny Bridle. We would be interested in learning the purpose in selecting her to participate. It was thought that perhaps the Ontario Equestrian Federation would have someone on staff with helpful experience or perhaps someone from Horse Canada, as they have so many connections to everything related to farms and horses. Engaging a person or group with the knowledge and experience of potential uses for aged equestrian buildings would be informative; simply from their contacts and relationships within the equine community."

Her response to these questions was as follows: 

"UOIT put together a committee by selecting from various stakeholders groups and local community leaders with interest in Windfield’s Farm, managing the development of the property in support of the University’s goal of teaching and research, and facilitating partnerships to that end. Each committee member brings the necessary skills and knowledge to the committee table and the University was careful in its selection.

The general public can view the Committee’s Terms of Reference and Minutes of each meeting. These can be located on the UOIT website by searching Windfield’s Farm. Or the material can also be found on the Joint Campus Master Plan website at
 
http://www.campusmasterplan.ca/"

April 30, 2014
We are disappointed to have to share with everyone the indefinite postponement of the community event that was being considered by The Windfields Farm Community Group. Below you will find the details that were shared within the group via Conference Call: 

MEETING MINUTES: Windfields Community Group 
Conference Call Date: Friday, April 25, 2014

1. Sue McGovern began the meeting by stating that the University felt it was best to indefinitely postpone the community event. However, work for a potential future event could continue if 
committee members felt it was necessary. Sue notified the committee members that University staff will cease all work on this event. The factors which contributed to indefinitely postponing the event include: 
The late arrival of spring has left the property not accessible. 
The university is extremely busy and resources are stretched. 
The UOIT Communications and Marketing Department has not yet been able to fill the Event Planner position which has left that department short of resources as well. 
The excessive cost of the event was also a factor and mentioned by both the University and the City of Oshawa. A future event will require advanced fundraising by the Committee. 

2. The announcement congratulating the 50th anniversary of Northern Dancer’s win will go out in advance of May 2. The release will be shared with all committee members. 

3. Sue McGovern asked all committee members if they had any questions or comments. None were brought forward and the committee members on the call agreed with indefinitely postponing the event. It was agreed that the minutes would be circulated to the group.

http://www.campusmasterplan.ca/sites/default/files/wcg_minutes/WCG%2014%2004%2025%20-%20Apr%2025%20-%20Minutes.pdf

April 30, 2014
Meeting Agenda: Windfields Community Group 
April 1, 2014

* Included in the Agenda for this meeting is a Briefing Note addressed to Heritage Oshawa Committee, from Susan McGovern, the VP of External Relations and Advancement. You can find this document on Pages 5-7 of the Agenda.

** Also in the Agenda, there is a four page article on the Policy of Naming University Assets, found on pages 11-14. We will await the release of the minutes from this meeting to understand the inclusion of this article. 

*** There is also a Draft Event Scenario included in this Agenda. This can be found on pages 15-17 of the Agenda. *Please note that this event has been cancelled. 

http://www.campusmasterplan.ca/sites/default/files/wcg_minutes/WCG%2014%2001%2001%20-%20April%201%20Agenda%20Package.pdf

April 30, 2014 
** We apologize for the delay in sharing this information; it has only been made public within the past 48 hours. 

MEETING MINUTES: Windfields Community Group 
Meeting Date: Thursday, February 20, 2014

* We have included some points of interest within the minutes from this meeting. Please follow the link below to view the entire document.

Item and Comment:

2. CMP Update (Campus Master Plan)
- Other meetings that are being established include CLOCA, the City and the Region of Durham. 
- UOIT and DC will be attending all meetings regarding the extension of Britannia West. The EA is in progress. 
- UOIT has and will continue to have discussions with Tribute who is developing to the north of the former Windfields Farm lands. We have been able to cooperate on such initiatives such as security and have decreased the number of incidents in this area significantly. 

3. A map of the former Windfields Farms area was provided to aid in any discussion. *We will attempt to obtain a copy of this map. 

4. 50th Anniversary Event 
It has been decided that, on the day of the Kentucky Derby record breaking win of Northern Dancer, the university and the Windfields Community Group will send an official congratulations as well as an announcement of an upcoming event. Tom Hodgins will confirm that we can use the name of the group. 
ACTION: 
Sue McGovern will compose the release and provide a draft to the committee. Tom Hodgins to confirm the use of Windfields Community Group in public documents.

5. An event will be planned for June 21. This date was chosen to commemorate the win of Northern Dancer of the Queen’s Plate in 1964. For the event, participants will park at UOIT/DC and then be bused to the former Windfields Farm area. UOIT will coordinate this event with assistance from all group members. 
ACTION: 
Prior to the next meeting the event document will be updated to include the tasks assigned at this meeting. Weekly updates will be sent with a full update being provided at the next meeting.

6. Tom Hodgins noted that there is a request before council to designate some of the Windfields Farm land buildings as heritage buildings. Some members of the committee understood that this was part of the committee’s role to put forth a recommendation. 
ACTION: 
This will be an agenda item for the next meeting.

http://www.campusmasterplan.ca/sites/default/files/wcg_minutes/WCG%2014%2002%2020%20-%20Feb%2020%202014%20Minutes.pdf

April 24, 2014
Heritage Oshawa Minutes 

“That Report HTG-14-39 ‘Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy’ be 
endorsed as presented.”

Included below is the link for the report: 
http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/heritage_oshawa/2014/03-26/HTG--14-39_Windfields_Preservation.pdf

There are many possibilities included in this report, including Preservation Efforts, Re-use Studies, Education and Commemoration Efforts relating to all things Windfields Farm. It all looks fantastic on paper, let's all be encouraged that these items come to fruition. 

A recent press release by UOIT
The most important part of this release is this part:

""As plans continue for the future development of the former Windfields Farm through the Campus Master Plan process, the university is COMMITTED TO THE PROACTIVE STEWARDSHIP AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC COMPONENTS OF THE PROPERTY. UOIT is pleased to continue working with its community partners to maintain the legacy of Windfields Farm for future generations." 

http://campusmasterplan.ca/sites/default/files/wcgPressReleases/NR_Windfields_aluminum_gates_Apr_22.pdf

Heritage Oshawa Agenda:
Meeting Date: Thursday April 24, 2014 at 6:30pm

Correspondence from the following will be discussed: 

HTG-14-38 Marianne Ortepi - Requesting the City of Oshawa Designate Two Former Windfields Farm Buildings under the Ontario Heritage Act 

HTG-14-39 Honouring the Windfields Farm Legacy
http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2014/04-24/2014-04-24_Agenda_HTG.pdf

Heritage Oshawa Minutes March 26, 2014
HTG-14-40 University of Ontario Institute of Technology 
– Providing a Briefing 

Note Regarding the Preservation of the Windfields Farm Gates 
The Committee discussed Correspondence HTG-14-40 dated 
Wednesday, March 26, 2014 from Susan McGovern, VP External 
Relations and Advancement, University of Ontario Institute of 
Technology providing a briefing note regarding the preservation of the Windfields Farm gates. 
http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/heritage_oshawa/2014/03-26/HTG-14-40_Additional_UOIT.pdf

Heritage Oshawa Minutes, March 26, 2014
HTG-14-38 – Requesting the City of Oshawa Designate Two 
Former Windfields Farm Buildings under the Ontario Heritage Act 

The Committee discussed Correspondence HTG-14-38 dated 
February 6, 2014 from Marianne Ortepi requesting the City of Oshawa designate two former Windfields Farm Buildings under the Ontario Heritage Act. 

The Committee questioned the Manager, Policy. 
Moved by Gail Bates, 
“That Correspondence HTG-14-38 dated February 6, 2014 from 
Marianne Ortepi requesting the City of Oshawa designate two former Windfields Farm Buildings under the Ontario Heritage Act be tabled until the regular meeting of Heritage Oshawa in April.”

* We will be following this closely and will report asap*

Heritage Oshawa Minutes, March 26, 2014
HTG-14-40 University of Ontario Institute of Technology – Providing a Briefing Note Regarding the Preservation of the Windfields Farm Gates 

The Committee discussed Correspondence HTG-14-40 dated 
Wednesday, March 26, 2014 from Susan McGovern, VP External 
Relations and Advancement, University of Ontario Institute of 
Technology providing a briefing note regarding the preservation of the Windfields Farm gates. The Committee questioned the Manager, Policy and the Advisory Committee Co-ordinator. 
Moved by Gail Bates, 

“That Correspondence HTG-14-40 dated Wednesday, March 26, 2014 from Susan McGovern, VP External Relations and Advancement, University of Ontario Institute of Technology providing a briefing note regarding the preservation of the Windfields Farm gates be referred to Correspondence HTG-14-37.”

http://HTG-14-37 - http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/heritage_oshawa/2014/03-26/HTG-14-37_UOIT_Windfields.pdf

** We are currently attempting to obtain a copy of HTG -14-40**

Heritage Oshawa Minutes, March 26, 2014
HTG-14-39 Honouring Windfields Farm Legacy
(This is regarding correspondence that can be found in the following link: http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/heritage_oshawa/2014/03-26/HTG--14-39_Windfields_Preservation.pdf

The Committee discussed Report HTG-14-39 ‘Honouring Windfields 
Farm Legacy’. In response to questions, the Manager, Policy
advised the list was compiled based on input from the public as well as the family of former owners of Windfields Farm. 

The Committee questioned the Manager, Policy. 

Moved by Christine McLaughlin, 
“That Report HTG-14-39 ‘Honouring Windfields Farm Legacy’ be 
tabled to the April meeting of Heritage Oshawa.” 

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2014/03-26/2014-03-26_Minutes_HTG_04_.pdf

Development Services Agenda, April 14, 2014
ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS 
Report from Heritage Oshawa (DS-14-75) 
(See Pages 8 to 21) 

Heritage Oshawa respectfully reports and recommends to the Development Services Committee its Third Report regarding the letters received from Robert Bell, Marianne Ortepi, Bill Armstrong, UOIT (re: their letter Providing a Briefing Note Regarding the Preservation of the Windfields Farm Gates) and UOIT and their News Release (Regarding the dismantling of the stone pillars).

Recommendation: 
Whereas Heritage Oshawa is very disappointed by the seemingly careless and unprofessional manner in which the Windfields Farm four (4) entrance gate stone pillars were dismantled and removed for storage; and, Whereas Heritage Oshawa is aware of much community discussion and concern regarding the demolition and eventual reconstruction of the stone pillars and gates; and Whereas Heritage Oshawa understands and appreciates the strong community connection to Windfields Farm; and, Whereas there is a lack of information regarding the timeline for the historically accurate reconstruction of the pillars and replacement of any missing face stones and the new location of the pillars and gates; and, Whereas more care should have been taken in the dismantling of the pillars (i.e. photojournalism and numbering) by UOIT; and, Whereas many of the face stones were left unsupervised and scattered in the ditch along Simcoe Street North for a number of days and therefore subject to loss and removal by passers-by;

Therefore Heritage Oshawa recommends: 
1. That more care and oversight be undertaken by UOIT with respect to Windfields Farm and any future projects impacting current and/or potential cultural heritage sites and features; and, 
2. That all photos of the deconstruction and all measurements taken and any other documentation be provided to Heritage Oshawa in a timely manner; and, 
3. That in the future before undertaking a project of this nature that more community and heritage consultation be conducted and clearer lines of communication be established with all community stakeholders. 
http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/Development_Services/2014/04-14/2014-04-14-DSC-Agenda.pdf

Canadian Museum of History
Exhibit showcasing E.P. Taylor and Windfields Farm
Here is information about the opening of the E.P. Taylor, Windfields Farm exhibit that is opening in Ottawa, at the Canadian Museum of History.
http://www.historymuseum.ca/event/breeding-champions-e-p-taylor-and-windfields-farm/#.U0WHkk57WR4.facebook

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Development Services Minutes, March 24, 2014
The Committee questioned the Commissioner, Development Services concerning the removal of the stone pillars on property owned by the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. 

Moved by Councillor Sanders, 
“That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: 

That Correspondence DS-14-68 dated March 19, 2014 from Marianne Ortepi expressing disappointment that the Windfields Farm stone pillars were destroyed, be referred to University of Ontario Institute of Technology for a response; and, that staff be directed to send the University of Ontario Institute of Technology a letter regarding the removal of the stone pillars and the importance of preserving the history of Windfields Farm.”

Northern Dancer is to be inducted into the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame!
The Hall of Fame induction ceremonies take place on Wed May 28th at the General Motors Centre, Oshawa, Ontario. 

Reception: 5:30 pm
Dinner: 6:30 pm
Induction: 8:30 pm
Conclude and socialize: 9:30 pm
Tickets are $65.00 each

Tickets may be purchased at www.oshawasportshalloffame.com or by calling ROSS JONES - 905-723-4159 
or 
Tickets can be purchased through 
General Motors Centre at 905-438-8811 

*Tickets must be picked up at the General Motors Centre. 

http://www.durhamregion.com/sports-story/4340429-northern-dancer-was-a-stud-beyond-compare/#.UzOWmSin7cw.gmail

April 3, 2014
There will be a PIC (Public Information Centre) regarding the Britannia Avenue West extension through the west portion of the former Windfields Farm held on Thursday April 3, 2014, from 7:00 pm to 9:00pm at the Columbus Community Centre, 3255 Simcoe Street North. For further questions regarding this project please contact Mr. Bob Koziol, Project Mgr, MMM Group Ltd at 1.905.882.7249 (Thornhill) or [email protected]

March 26, 2014

We have found a very interesting and curious piece of correspondence, requesting a motion for direction, within the Heritage Oshawa Agenda from last evening, March 26. We at WFNN have not yet confirmed who the parties involved in the creation of this document are, however it contains some very exciting and intriguing ideas. One of our contributing members was very excited to bring this information forward, so we apologize for not having confirmed its' origin. As soon as we can verify who was involved, we will re-share here. 

** This document was prepared by Oshawa City hall staff to summarize some of the items being worked on.  ** Note this is not a final document **  This copy is in an accessible format - which is in my eyes actually harder for me to read than a "prettier copy" that they have also prepared. At the meeting we asked for a digital copy of the other version & asked if we could share it - and the answer was yes to both, Mr. Robert Bell **

Honouring Windfields Farm Legacy, Report HTG-14-39 

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/heritage_oshawa/2014/03-26/HTG--14-39_Windfields_Preservation.pdf

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March 24, 2014
Development Services Committee: 
Additional Items Provided at Meeting: 

2. DS-14-61 - Bill Armstrong – Windfields Farm Stone Pillars 
http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/development_services/2014/03-24/DS-14-61-Armstrong-Stone-Pillars-Mar24,%202014.pdf 

3. DS-14-69 - Robert Bell – Windfields Farm Stone Pillars
http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/development_services/2014/03-24/DS-14-69-Bell-Windfields-Stone-Pillars-Mar24,2014.pdf 

Also attached is the letter WFNN sent to Oshawa City Council and representatives regarding the stone pillars.
http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/development_services/2014/03-24/DS-14-68-Ortepi-Stone-Pillars.pdf

 March 24, 2014
Development Services Committee Meeting Recommendation: 

That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council that correspondence DS-14-68 dated March 19, 2014 from a member of WFNN, expressing disappointment that the Windfields Farm stone pillars were destroyed, be referred to University of Ontario Institute of Technology for a response.

March 24, 2014
Development Services Committee Agenda:
Pertaining to Windfields Stone House, Designation Statement and Description (2370 Simcoe Street North)
Heritage Oshawa recommendation:

1. That the designation statement and description and proposed area for 2370 Simcoe Street North, Windfields Stone House contained in Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 to Report HTG-14-19 be endorsed by Heritage Oshawa; and, 

2. That Council appropriately include the designation statement and description and area in the Heritage Designation By-law.

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Also included in this agenda and relating to the Windfields Stone House:

Planning Services

DS-14-58 Proposed Designation Statement and Description for Proposed Designation 
Pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, 2370 Simcoe Street North (Windfields West 
Stone House) 

(See Pages 195 to 263) 
Recommendation: That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: 

That pursuant to Report DS-14-58 dated March 19, 2014, the Designation Statement and Description which identifies those features of the Windfields Stone House and related property at 2370 Simcoe Street North which should be protected and which forms Attachment 3 to said Report be included in the Notice of Intention to Designate and in a Heritage Designation By-law to be passed by Council under the Ontario Heritage Act.

March 24, 2014
Development Services Committee Agenda:

Pertaining to the Notice of Study Commencement concerning Britannia Avenue Improvements Master Plan – (HTG-14-18) 

Recommendation by Heritage Oshawa: 

That pursuant to Correspondence HTG-14-18 being a Notice of Study Commencement for a Master Plan – Class EA Study for Britannia Avenue improvements, Heritage Oshawa recommends that the study take into consideration the importance of the Cultural Heritage aspects within the study area and within close proximity of the study area including: 

• The arena; 
• Barn 2;
• Northern Dancer’s cemetery; 
• The stone pillars and gates on Simcoe Street North; 
• Trillium Cemetery; and, 
• The tree-lined lane-way.

March 21, 2014
Item in response to the removal of the stone pillars:

After many e-mails to potential parties involved in the removal of the pillars at Windfields Farm, we have received a reply from Councillor Sanders, City of Oshawa. He responded that he has spoken to the Chair of Heritage Oshawa and raised the concerns with her. The councillor also stated that the University had shared their plan for removal of the pillars and gates with the City Staff. This plan was to have students remove the pillars and store the material for rebuilding at a later time/place. Each stone was supposed to be tagged (ex. 1, 2, 3,) and each pillar would have a different color used to identify its’ stones. However, what occurred on Tuesday did not meet his expectations. He pointed out that perhaps UOIT decided to do something different that will allow the pillars to be rebuilt and reclaimed, but he was unaware of that plan presently. He stated that the original stones were being stolen and vandalized and that they needed to be removed. He reiterated that the University owns the property where the pillars were located. In his opinion, he thought that each stone should have been numbered and colour coded for the ease of reassembly, in order to return them to their original state. He has been told of how there were cables, chains and ropes used to pull the pillars down and realizes that the stones must have received damage during the process. Councillor Sanders will be addressing these concerns at council on Monday.

March 20, 2014
Item in response to the removal of the stone pillars:

Here is the response we have received from Susan McGovern, Vice-President, External Relations and Advancement, University of Ontario Institute of Technology:

"University of Ontario Institute of Technology
For immediate release 
March 20, 2014 

UOIT carefully preserving original gates of Windfields Farm 

OSHAWA, ONTARIO – The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), as part of its commitment to pro-actively preserve historic components of the former Windfields Farm in Oshawa, is working with the City of Oshawa, Heritage Oshawa and the Windfields Community Group (WCG) to ensure stewardship of the property. 
To accommodate the Region of Durham’s plans to widen Simcoe Street North in the near future, on March 19 crews attended the original entrance to Windfields Farm to carefully dismantle the stone pillars and iron gates. They were measured and photographed prior to being dismantled for storage during the construction period. 
The university plans to preserve the stones and wrought iron components until the WCG, established by the City and UOIT, determines an appropriate site to re-erect the stone pillars. 

Some passers-by had noticed the rubble that filled the interior of the stone pillars, which had also been exposed to vandalism, weathering and erosion over the years. The rubble has been cleared and the facing stones and wrought iron have been safely stored. 

As plans continue for the future development of the Windfields Farm property by the university and its community partners, UOIT remains committed to the security of the property and maintaining the legacy of Windfields Farm for future generations."

February 26, 2014
Heritage Oshawa Minutes:
Some very exciting news indeed at the top of page 7!!

"... the Windfields Community Group will be 
planning an event on Saturday, June 21, 2014 to commemorate the 
50th anniversary of Northern Dancer winning the Queen’s Plate." 

We shall look forward to learning more about this upcoming event!

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2014/02-26/2014-02-26_Minutes_HTG_02_.pdf

February 26, 2014 
Heritage Oshawa Agenda:
Within the agenda there is a detailed Designation Statement 
and Description about 2370 Simcoe Street North, Windfields Farm Stone House (located on the west side of Simcoe Street).

Also included in this report is the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by Golder Associates. It includes a Historical Summary of the house, a description of the site as well as recommendations for the management of this house, amongst other items of interest. 

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/heritage_oshawa/2014/02-26/HTG-14-19.pdf

February 26, 2014
Heritage Oshawa Meeting,The following information has been obtained from the Heritage Oshawa Meeting, dated February 26, 2014. Within the agenda you will find a Notice of Study Commencement by Tribute Communities and the Town of Whitby (co-proponents). They will be carrying out a Master Plan – Class Environmental Assessment Study to determine the location and characteristics of the proposed westerly extension of Britannia Avenue from east of proposed Windfields Drive to Thickson Road North. 
The study area is NOT affecting the core buildings, but does affect the area surrounding the core of Windfields Farm. 

Taken from the minutes: 

"The Senior Planner addressed the Committee regarding a Notice of 
Study Commencement for a Master Plan Class EA Study for Britannia 
Avenue improvements, stating that the study area moves through the 
former Windfields Farm and across the Oshawa border to the Town of 
Whitby. The Senior Planner advised that Public Information Centers 
will be held on this matter in future, and that Heritage Oshawa will 
receive notice of the Centres as it becomes available. "

It was also noted:
"the study take into consideration the importance of the Cultural Heritage aspects 
within the study area and within close proximity of the study area 
including: 
• The arena; 
• Barn 2; 
• Northern Dancer’s cemetery; 
• The stone pillars and gates on Simcoe Street North; 
• Trillium Cemetery; and, 
• The tree-lined laneway."


http://(http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2014/02-26/2014-02-26_Minutes_HTG_02_.pdf

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/heritage_oshawa/2014/02-26/HTG-14-18.pdf

February 24, 2014
Development Committee Meeting

Of interest to Windfields Farm News and Notes is the request to the City of Oshawa to designate two former Windfields Farm buildings under the Ontario Heritage Act. 

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/Development_Services/2014/02-24/2014-02-24-DSC-Agenda.pdf

February 2014
Update #1

We would like to update you on the items that were salvaged from the East Side Stone House; the house that used to be located across from the main driveway into the farm. 

In a letter to Tom Hodgins and Margaret Kish, the question that was asked was, "In a recent Heritage Oshawa report dated November 28, 2013, Minto was noted as being committed to salvaging certain items from the east side stone house. Can you tell me what items were salvaged and what will become of these pieces?"

Their reply was, "Habitat for Humanity was contacted by Minto and offered the opportunity to salvage materials. Heritage Oshawa requested, and the City has received, the roof ornament and front door including hardware. Heritage Oshawa also requested the stones that make up the voussoir to one of the basement windows that has the appearance of a sheep’s head. These stones are on-site and will be given to the City once the weather permits. Minto has salvaged and is storing additional stones from the house to use in the gateway feature to the subdivision. The front door to the house is currently on display as part of Heritage Oshawa’s presentation of “Doorways to the Past” through the Art & Culture in the Hall Program at City Hall."

February 2014
Update #2

In the same letter to Mr. Hodgins and Mrs. Kish we asked whether Durham College/UOIT have sought any kind of permits to make any changes to their property or buildings. 

Their response was, "There are no active permits for the core farm area around the Northern Dancer gravesite area."

February 2014
Update #3

Again, within the letter described in Update #1 and #2 addressed to Tom Hodgins and Margaret Kish, the following question was posed:

"I also understand that there will be certain commemoration efforts on the part of Tribute Communities with respect to certain development details, according to DS-13-139. It was stated in this report that “there would be certain heritage features are intended to be incorporated into the entire Tribute subdivision…” with a list of their intentions. Can you elaborate on these plans?"

And their reply was, 

"I believe that the list of commemoration efforts you are referring to is the one contained in Section 5.5 Heritage Matters on page 12 in Report DS-13-139. The following provides an update on what has been completed to date for the items contained in that list:
1. The streets have been named for horses, equestrian names and historical themes including Kentucky Derby Way and Ice Palace;
2. The Engineering drawings identify a median along Britannia Ave West to define a sense of arrival to the University and College area, including the horse cemetery area;
3. Street signage and street lighting will be consistent with the street signage and street lighting in the existing Windfields Phase 1 subdivision;
4. Landscape entry features will incorporate stone posts/pillars in the design;
5. The Architectural Control Guidelines incorporate elements of the arts and crafts style of architecture for the new home models;
6. The second horse cemetery known as the Trillium Cemetery is located within an Open Space Block which is intended to be dedicated to the City at no cost as a condition of approval for the applications for Phase 2 of the subdivision. The cemetery will be preserved and the final decision on how to appropriately recognize and protect the cemetery will be made in consultation with the applicant, City staff and other potential stakeholders;
7. The alignment of Britannia Ave will enable the preservation of the tree-lined laneway. UOIT and DC will be determining how the tree-lined laneway is managed as part of its Campus Master Plan. The Campus Master Plan is currently under development. It is intended that he City will preserve and enhance its portion of the tree-lined laneway through the future Community Park;
8. The Windfields Community Group has been established by UOIT and, to date, has met twice;
9. The location and alignment of the City’s community park south of Britannia Ave West will be examined through UOIT/DC’s Campus Master Plan. The Campus Master Plan is currently under development."

Windfields Community Working Group
Below is the link taking you to the Windfields Community Group Meeting page.  On this page is the Agenda and Minutes from each meeting.  

http://www.campusmasterplan.ca/windfields-community-group

January 29, 2014
Below you will find the link to The University of Ontario's Campus Master Plan, from their open house held on January 29, 2014.  http://www.campusmasterplan.ca/sites/default/files/pdf/OH%20Presentation_29Jan2014-rev%20website.pdf   

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January 29, 2014
Here is an excerpt from the Campus Master Plan Presentation, held on January 29, 2014.  Note that there is a plan on the inclusion of the cemetery as well as the New Stud Barn.  Below you will find a link to the entire article. 



                        http://www.campusmasterplan.ca/sites/default/files/pdf/2014-01-29%20Open%20House%20Board%20rev%20for%20website.pdf

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January 29, 2014
Taken from the Campus Master Plan Website

• The Framework Plan is the outcome of Phase 1 of the Master Plan process. This Plan is illustrative and provides guidance for the development of detailed Master Plan Concepts during Phase 2 of the project.

See below for a link to the site.

http://www.campusmasterplan.ca/resources

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January 29, 2014
Durham College and University of Ontario Institute of Technology 
Joint Campus Master Plan 
Vision and Directions Draft Report Executive Summary 

Please follow the link below,

http://www.campusmasterplan.ca/sites/default/files/pdf/Executive%20Summary%20-%20Vision%20and%20Directions%20Report.pdf

January 18, 2014  
If you are interested in what may transpire on the property belonging to UOIT and Durham College, consider attending this meeting;  

   "To support the growth of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Durham College (DC), the institutions are working together on a campus master plan that will provide opportunities for our shared campus in Oshawa as well as UOIT's downtown Oshawa location and DC’s Whitby campus.This plan is designed to address the future expansion and needs of both institutions. The goal is to have a campus master plan, with input from the local community, completed by October 2014. To begin to facilitate this process, a campus master planning open house will be held on:  Wednesday, January 29, 2014,  from 3 to 5 p.m at the Gordon Willey Building, Dining Room, G213 "

http://www.campusmasterplan.ca/

January 17, 2014
Meeting Minutes for the Windfields Community Group 
Points of Interest

5.  Debbie McGarry was introduced at the meeting to discuss the upcoming 50th anniversary of Northern Dancer. Various possibilities were discussed for a potential celebration event that ties into our mission and is financially viable. Some possible dates could be around the Kentucky Derby win date, the Queen’s Plate win date, and the date Northern Dancer retired. Discussions included whether and how to include access to the gravesite in a safe manner and possibilities of tying any excess funds raised into the Student Success Fund. 
6.  The discussion around the Kentucky Derby win date of May 2 included the fact that in May if access to the gravesite was part of the event then access to the site may be muddy due to the time of year and possibly complicated by construction just north of the area at that time. 
7.  The discussion around the Queen’s Plate win date of June 20, 1964 included that perhaps we could announce our celebration around the Kentucky Derby win date but have the event in June/July when 

http://www.campusmasterplan.ca/sites/default/files/wcg_minutes/Windfields%20Community%20Group%20-%20January%2017%202014%20Minutes%20-%20final.pdf

January 17, 2014
There has been a bit of talk about what is the "core" of Windfields Farm.  Some consider all of the UOIT owned property the "core", some consider it to be the cemetery. 

We, as administrators of WFNN, consider these to be the definitive components of the CORE of Windfields Farm:
Main cemetery ( where Northern Dancer is buried)
The Arena, 
The Old Stud Barn, 
The New Stud Barn
Barn 6, 
Barn 2 (with office), 
House 20 (managers residence)

December 6, 2013 
Please follow the link to the Minutes from the first Windfield Community Group.   This is a group of individuals, created by UOIT,  put together  to provide input into the possibilities for Windfields Farm.

http://www.campusmasterplan.ca/sites/default/files/wcg_minutes/Windfields%20Community%20Group%20-%20Dec%206%202013%20Minutes.pdf

November 28, 2013
Heritage Oshawa Minutes 

"Stone Gates at Windfields Farm
The Senior Planner advised that in keeping with the Heritage Oshawa recommendation regarding preservation of the stone gates at Windfields Farm, the pillars and gate from the former main entrance that are currently in the regional road right of way will be dismantled and preserved for future use."

  http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2013/11-28/2013-11-28_Minutes_HTG_12_%20.pdf~ Information found on Page 9 of the report.

November 28, 2013
Heritage Oshawa Minutes 

"East Side Stone House
The Senior Planner advised that the developer, Minto, has committed to salvaging certain items from the East Side Stone House during demolition. The Senior Planner stated that these items will be picked up by City staff and placed in storage..."

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2013/11-28/2013-11-28_Minutes_HTG_12_%20.pdf ~ information can be found on page 9 of the report

November 28, 2013
Heritage Oshawa Minutes

"Windfields Farms Preservation ~ The Chair advised that the Windfields Commemoration Community Working Group is being formed, and will include a representative from Heritage Oshawa."

  http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2013/11-28/2013-11-28_Minutes_HTG_12_%20.pdf~ Information found on Page 9 of the report.

October 27, 2013
Update on the Community Advisory Group.

The City is prepared to participate in the proposed Community Advisory Group to be established by the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). This advisory group would establish a framework for commemorating the former Windfields Farm and its contribution to horse racing in not just Ontario and Canada but also internationally. UOIT has not yet established the advisory group.

Information confirmed by e-mail to Margaret Kish, M.Sc.Pl., MCIP, RPP | Senior Planner | Planning Services | City of Oshawa

October 27, 2013
Update on the Stone House Known as D-25, House 40 at 2370 Simcoe Street North (west side of Simcoe Street North; this was the house that the Taylor's would stay in when visiting the farm)

On May 21, 2013 Council passed a resolution authorizing City staff to initiate the process to designate the house under the Ontario Heritage Act in consultation with Tribute Communities. The process to designate the stone house has begun. Tribute engaged professional consultants to complete a Heritage Research Report on the subject building. This research report informs the preparation of a Designation Statement and Description to be recommended by Heritage Oshawa to Development Services Committee and Council. The final by-law designating the house will be considered by Council following certain requirements established pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act which includes public notice.

Tribute has not indicated to the City what the final plans are for the use of this building.

Information confirmed by e-mail to Margaret Kish, M.Sc.Pl., MCIP, RPP | Senior Planner | Planning Services | City of Oshawa

October 26, 2013
Update relating to the Stone House, 2370 Simcoe Street North, west side. 
This house is part of a draft plan approval process for Datonbury Developments and they retained Golder Associates with regard to conducting and preparing a Heritage Impact Assessment report for this building. This is one of the steps to having the house Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act as being a property within the city of Oshawa having cultural heritage, value or interest. Access to the full report is available through this link: 

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/Heritage_Oshawa/2013/09-26/HTG-13-99_Accessible.pdf

October 26, 2013
Update relating to the Trillium Cemetery, land currently owned by Tribute Communities. 

Pursuant to the subdivision process established in the Planning Act, Tribute intends to convey the Trillium Cemetery lands to the City of Oshawa. The Trillium Cemetery is located in the Phase 2 lands for which the Planning Act process is not yet complete.

Information confirmed by e-mail to Margaret Kish, M.Sc.Pl., MCIP, RPP | Senior Planner | Planning Services | City of Oshawa

October 25, 2013
Update on Demolition Permits issued to Tribute Communities for buildings located on Tribute lands.

There has not been any public response or discontent with the demolition application process followed for any of the structures that went through the process on the Tribute lands to date. The buildings were still standing as of September the 11, 2013.

Information confirmed by e-mail to Margaret Kish, M.Sc.Pl., MCIP, RPP | Senior Planner | Planning Services | City of Oshawa

October 24, 2013
Windfields Farm Update pertaining to the extension of Britannia Avenue West, West of Simcoe Street North:

The alignment and location of Britannia Avenue West, west of Simcoe Street North and the Taylor Woods Woodlot in the Phase 2 lands, will be the subject of a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. This study is the responsibility of the developer (Tribute) and Heritage Oshawa and the public will have an opportunity to comment through this process. The City is waiting to hear from the developer with respect to a study commencement date.

Information confirmed by e-mail to Margaret Kish, M.Sc.Pl., MCIP, RPP | Senior Planner | Planning Services | City of Oshawa

May 9, 2013
Re: The creation of green space and vistas for the public on the property of Windfields Farm. A person noted that beautiful vistas should be open to the public.

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/development_services/2013/05-06/DS-13-139.pdf

Staff Response: 
~ Phase 1 of the draft plan has been designed to provide vistas of both the valley lands and the Taylor Woods woodlot through single loaded streets (Britannia Avenue and Street A next to the woodlot and Street P next to valley land; please see attached map), cul-de­sacs (Streets I and N) that are designed to end at open space blocks, and the location of the neighborhood park and storm water management blocks directly abutting and connecting to open space areas. Phase 1 of the draft plan has a significant amount of green space including a neighborhood park, a large woodlot block, creek valleys and storm water blocks totaling approximately 28.73 hectares (71 ac.) ~

May 8, 2013
Re: The Preservation of the stone house located at 2370 Simcoe Street North (west side of Simcoe Street North, (known as D-25, House 40)

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/development_services/2013/05-06/DS-13-139.pdf

~ A number of people expressed concern with the preservation of the stone house at 2370 Simcoe Street North. Staff Response: The applicant (Tribute) has confirmed that the stone house will be preserved. It will remain in its current location and continue to be a significant part of the recognition of the cultural heritage of Windfields Farm. 

It is recommended that City staff be authorized to initiate the process to designate the stone house under the Ontario Heritage Act. The applicant has no objection to a heritage designation. Staff will work with the applicant to identify those features of the house that need to be addressed in any heritage designation by-law. 

Heritage Oshawa recommends that the house remain in situ for adaptive reuse and be incorporated into development plans. 

The future use of the stone house has not yet been determined. The applicant, City staff, and others will discuss the future use of the stone house and determine how it will be re-used in the future and information on this matter will be included in a report on Phase 2. ~

May 7, 2013
Re: The proximity of Britannia Avenue to the main grave-site, including Northern Dancer’s grave 

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/development_services/2013/05-06/DS-13-139.pdf

~ A number of people have expressed concern with the proximity of the proposed Britannia Avenue extension to the main horse cemetery to the south of the road extension. The majority of the comments indicate that the grave-site area is 6 meters (20ft.) to 12 meters (40ft.) from the proposed road allowance. The applicant (Tribute) advises that the distance between the currently proposed Britannia Avenue extension and the main horse cemetery is approximately 33 meters, (108ft.). Attachment No. 8 indicates the proposed distance between the road and the cemetery.

The alignment of Britannia Avenue in the Phase 2 lands will not be concluded until a Class Environmental Assessment has been completed. The Class Environmental Assessment is a public process involving, in part, a public information center. Tribute Communities has hired MMM Group Limited to undertake the Class Environmental Assessment ~

May 6, 2013
This afternoon, Monday May 6, 2013, there will be an Oshawa Development Services Committee meeting on the Phase 1 plans for the Tribute Communities portion of Windfields Farm ... we will update you after the meeting takes place.

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/development_services/2013/05-06/DS-13-139.pdf

April 18, 2013
On Monday, at the Oshawa Development Services Committee, they addressed letters that were written to the city regarding the proposed location of Britannia Avenue. The committee decided that the letters would be sent to staff. Following the meeting we met with the planner in charge of the Tribute development file, Morgan Jones. He disclosed that there will be two phases of the subdivision development, including Britannia Avenue. On May 6 there will be a Development Services Committee meeting where the Tribute draft plan of their subdivision will be discussed. In that report there will be no details regarding Britannia Avenue’s proximity to the cemetery; that item is still being drafted and will undergo an environmental assessment. We will update you on what happens at the city council meeting and at the development services meeting on May 6.

http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/Development_Services/2013/04-15/2013_04_15_DSC_Minutes_06.pdf