Murrayville Heritage Conservation Area
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The presentation outlines a proposed heritage conservation area strategy for Murrayville, aimed at preserving its historic community through resident input and council approval. It details the historical significance of the area, including its architectural features and community goals aligned with the township's sustainability charter. Long-term benefits include enhanced preservation of heritage buildings and guidance for new construction that respects the area's historical character.
Murrayville Heritage Conservation Area
- 1. Murrayville Heritage Conservation Area Strategy Presentation to Mayor and CouncilSpecial MeetingJanuary 18, 2010
- 2. Presentation OutlinePurpose of the Presentation
- 5. Requirements for a HCA
- 6. General Provisions of the HCA
- 7. Long Term BenefitsThe purpose of this presentation is to provide information to Council on a proposed Heritage Conservation Area Strategy for the historic community of Murrayville, and to seek Council’s permission to hold an open house to obtain resident input on the proposal.Purpose of presentation
- 8. Murrayville Heritage Conservation Area StrategyPlanning Background
- 9. Applicable PoliciesTownship of Langley’s Sustainability Charter A primary goal of the Charter is to identify, protect and manage heritage resources and promote awareness of heritage values. Murrayville Community Plan 2.1 Planning Goals (4) The identification and protection of heritage resources in recognition of their cultural, educational and enjoyment value to present and future generations. 2.2 Planning Objectives (13) To consider the heritage resources of Murrayville in the preparation of land use policies and bylaws in the review of development proposals in Murrayville.
- 10. Murrayville Heritage Conservation Area StrategyMurrayville’s historic development
- 15. The special features of an area that justify the establishment of a HCA
- 16. The philosophical and management objectives for the area
- 17. Guidelines for how the objectives will be achieved Requirements ofa heritage conservation area
- 18. Requirements of a HCASpecial Features/Characteristics of Murrayville
- 20. Special Features & CharacteristicsDiverse range of physical resources
- 22. Variety of building forms
- 24. Historic infrastructure Historic HotelsTraveller’s/Murrayville Hotel c.1885 Temperance Hotel/McCrimmon Residence c.1889
- 25. Early Churches Sharon United Church b. 1908-10 OLD YALE RDPresbyterian Church b. 1928 216A STREET
- 26. Historic FarmsteadsBerry Residence and Barn 1901-1902
- 27. Early Commercial Porter’s General Store1939 Store (Original store b. 1889)Murrayville Garagec. 1900 (additions 1922)
- 28. Community Halls and SchoolsMurrayville Community Hall1928Belmont (later Murrayville) School1911-1913
- 29. 48 Avenue ResidencesRobert and Marry Harrower Residence 1908-1910Lamb/Stirling Residencec.1908-1910
- 30. 48 Avenue ResidencesHagarty Residence c.1910P.Y. Porter Residence 1898
- 31. 216 Street ResidencesPresbyterian Manse 1906Charles Mooring Residence c.1930
- 32. 216 A Street Residences
- 33. Landscape FeaturesMaple Trees, Old Yale Road 1902Oak Trees at Belmont Schoolc. 1911
- 34. Historic InfrastructurePumphouse1928Old Yale Road1922
- 35. Requirements of a HCA Philosophical and Management Objectives
- 36. Objectives of the HCARecognize and enhance the historic nature of MurrayvillePromote the preservation, restoration and rehabilitation of the heritage buildings in the AreaEnsure that building restorations, rehabilitations, alterations or redevelopment enhances the heritage character of the AreaAccommodate infill consistent with the heritage buildings in the AreaRespect the design of existing contemporary buildings Communicate the historic value of the area through complementary streetworks and interpretive features
- 37. Requirements of a HCAGuidelines for Achieving the Objectives
- 38. Aims of the Guidelines Inform the public of the intent to enhance the character of historic MurrayvillePromote economically viable commercial and residential projectsEncourage the retention and revitalization of individual historic buildingsProvide guidance for new construction Encourage an appropriate streetscape appearance that will benefit the entire heritage area
- 39. The Guidelines AddressThe design of the public realm
- 40. The design of buildings pertaining to:
- 41. form and scale
- 43. building facades and materials
- 44. awnings, signs, lighting and landscaping Guidelines for the Public Realm
- 45. Street Elements
- 46. Design Guidelines for Buildings
- 47. Building ClassificationsScheduled Historic BuildingsNon-Scheduled Existing Buildings and Renovations, and Infill Buildings and New Construction
- 48. Scheduled Historic Buildings30 sites, or approximately one third of the sites encompassed within the proposed boundaries, are listed historic sites
- 49. Non-Scheduled Existing Buildings Infill and New ConstructionIt is recommend that these existing buildings be renovated in a manner consistent with the form scale and style of their particular periodThere is NO requirement in the guidelines to alter these buildings to reflect a historic “theme”It is recommended that design concepts for proposed new construction should attempt to blend harmoniously with the historic elements in the Area Guidance is provided on how this may be achieved
- 50. Murrayville Heritage Conservation Area BylawGeneral provisions of the HCA
- 51. Heritage Alteration Permits A Heritage Alteration Permit is required for:Subdivision of a property
- 52. Addition or alteration to the exterior of a building
- 53. Construction of a new building or demolition of a building.
- 54. Heritage Alteration Permits A Heritage Alteration Permit is NOT required for: Interior renovations
- 55. Exterior maintenance and repairs of existing exterior materials
- 56. Landscaping
- 57. Construction and maintenance activities carried out by the Township
- 58. Regular and emergency maintenance of municipal infrastructure consistent with the objectives of the HCABylaw ImplicationsThe enactment of a Heritage Conservation Area in Murrayville will not affect the current bylaws in place. Special requirements to vary provisions in the Zoning Bylaw related to heritage situations can be enabled either through Heritage Alteration Permits or Heritage Revitalization Agreements
- 59. Comparative Application ProcessesExisting ProcessProposed HCA Process
- 60. Proposed HAP Application Process
- 62. Murrayville Heritage Conservation Area Strategy Questions