Columbus Heritage Conservation District Investigation

Background

Council has directed staff to investigate a potential Heritage Conservation District (H.C.D.) for the former hamlet of Columbus.

This investigation would look at timing, cost and scope of an H.C.D. in Columbus.

Council directed staff to gather input from the following groups:

• Heritage Oshawa
• The Columbus Community Advisory Committee
• Property owners in the Columbus Special Policy Area

Staff will report back to Council with the results of this investigation in a future staff report.

Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act enables the council of a municipality to designate a defined area as an “H.C.D.”

Presentation

View a copy of the Heritage Conservation District Investigation Presentation for Columbus.

Alternatively, you can listen to a recording of the Heritage Conservation District Presentation for Columbus.

View the presentation linked above for more information on:

• What an H.C.D. is.
• The significance of an H.C.D.
• The impact and/or benefit of an H.C.D.
• How to determine the boundaries of an H.C.D.

Why an H.C.D. in Columbus?

In 2019 ASI, a heritage consulting firm, completed a Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment for the Integrated Columbus Part II Planning Act and Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Act Study (“Columbus Part II Plan Study”).

ASI found 62 recognized and potential cultural heritage resources in the Study Area for the Columbus Part II Plan Study. ASI noted that many of the properties formed a contiguous stretch of heritage resources. On this basis, ASI recommended the City consider designating a H.C.D. in Columbus.

View the presentation above for more information on the Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment prepared by ASI.

How do I provide input?

• Send comments to Connor Leherbauer, Planner B, Planning Services via email to [email protected] or by mail to Development Services Department, 8th Floor, Rundle Tower, Oshawa City Hall, 50 Centre Street South, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 3Z7
• Any questions can be sent to [email protected] or call 905-436-3311 ext. 2402

The deadline for public comments is May 16, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.