Back to SearchIN THE MATTER OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT AND IN THE MATTER OF the lands in the City of Burlington known municipally as 795 Brant St.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Burlington intends to designate the above-noted property under section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
Description of Property
795 Brant St. is an irregular shaped property that is 0.33 acres in size. Situated on the property is a two-storey Georgian style brick house built between 1854 and 1855 with a rear extension and later additions.
Legal Description: PLAN 99 PT LOT 85 PLAN 125 PT LOT 1 AND RP 20R2754 PART 2; City of Burlington, Regional Municipality of Halton.
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest (Contact heritage@burlington.ca for full document):
795 Brant St. has design value as an early example of a brick-built vernacular two-storey Georgian style house. It has historical value and direct associations with Jabez and James Cushie Bent, who were prolific local builders and Frederick Bray and William Ghent, both prominent market gardeners. The property is seen by the community as a landmark. Heritage attributes include original 1854/55 exterior features of the building that contribute to its Georgian style design including its scale, form and massing, symmetrical front façade, and Flemish bond brickwork, among other features.
Further information respecting the proposed designation is available for viewing in the Clerks Department, First Floor, City Hall, 426 Brant St., during regular business hours or can be requested electronically by contacting heritage@burlington.ca.
Notice of Objection
Any person may, within 30 days after the date of the publication of this notice, serve written notice of objection to the proposed designation, together with a statement for the objection and all relevant facts to Mr. Kevin Arjoon, City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Burlington, 426 Brant St., P.O. Box 5013, Burlington, Ont., L7R 3Z6.
Dated at the City of Burlington this 13th day of December, 2022.
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