A quick update based on a conversation this week with Ms. Amy Knapp of the City of Barrie:
1) The severance application still stands as a three-way division of the existing land – one new lot on either side of the current central lot on which the house stands for a total of three lots. I think there may have been some confusion on this matter but the original application which asked for four lots was officially amended as of 16 May 2006.
2) The applicant did not meet the deadline for the June COA, stating that the vegetation inventory was still incomplete. The next COA is 19 July 2006 and the applicant must give the City 14 days notice if he plans to make that date. That means he has until next Wednesday to let them know so that the City can let us know and update the sign. As it stands right now, nothing is happening in July but we’ll keep you posted if we find out anything new.
3) Still no word on the heritage designation. We encourage all interested parties to help push for this designation by writing or emailing Heritage Barrie (c/o Eric Hodgins at the City of Barrie: ehodgins@city.barrie.on.ca) as well as your local alderman to insist on the need for this important protective measure. Without it, the future of this house is precariously uncertain.
NB: A heritage designation does not mean that the house can not be altered in any way. It simply means that its selected heritage features must be preserved. Future owners will still be able to renovate for their own purposes as necessary. For more information, check out the sidebar link regarding heritage designations.
Enjoy your long weekend and thank you for your continued interest.
The Save Woodlawn Coalition
