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HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR THE ARMOURY BUILDING AT 36 MULCASTER STREET
L. Strachan of PACC Mulcaster Corporation provided an update regarding their meeting on September 29, 2016 with the Grey and Simcoe Foresters Board of Directors. Ms. Strachan noted that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the potential impact on the Grey and Simcoe Foresters Regimental Museum if the Armoury Building was moved from its current location at 36 Mulcaster Street. Ms. Strachan reviewed correspondence to the Grey and Simcoe Foresters dated September 30, 2016.
J. Giaimo, Principal at Giaimo and Heritage Assessment Architect reviewed highlights of the Heritage Impact Assessment report dated September 26, 2016. Mr. Giaimo noted that the Armoury building is a designated heritage property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. He explained that the Heritage Impact Assessment report evaluates the impact of the proposed development north of the Armoury building.
Mr. Giaimo reviewed four options concerning the proposed site placement of the Armoury building as follows:
• Option 1 - Retain the existing location;
• Option 2 - Relocate the Armoury to the southwest corner of Collier and Mulcaster Street;
• Option 3 - Relocate the Armoury to the southwest corner of Collier and Mulcaster Street and re-orient its east elevation to front Collier Street; or
• Option 4 - Relocate the Armoury offsite.
In closing, Mr. Giaimo recommended Option 3 as the proposed relocation may revitalize market square, act as an “anchor” for the City block and create a stronger public space.
Members of the Committee asked a number of questions related to the information provided and received responses from Mr. Giaimo and representatives from SOLUTIONS ink.