Interventions to Protect
Panabaker Farmstead, 1860s
August 18, 2015 City of Cambridge Committee of Adjustment approved severance of the western portion of the farmstead for construction of 39 town houses. Farmhouse retained but demolition of the designated barn approved. Black Bridge Community Association, supported by ACO Cambridge appealed zoning by-law amendment to the Ontario Municipal Board. City-BBCA negotiations produced some assurances regarding the redevelopment. Designation by-law for 655 Black Bridge Road replaced with a new by-law that excludes barn from designation. BBCA withdrew its appeal to the OMB. Panebaker Barn is now demolished, construction of townhomes complete.