Heritage Markham Committee Agenda

Meeting Number: 5

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 7:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Electronic Meeting

_{The Fifth Heritage Markham Committee Meeting of}

_{The Corporation of The City of Markham in the year 2021.}

 

Alternate formats are available upon request.

 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

3.

PART ONE - ADMINISTRATION

3.1

APPROVAL OF AGENDA (16.11)

1.  Addendum Agenda
2. New Business from Committee Members

• That the May 12, 2021 Heritage Markham Committee agenda be approved.

3.2

MINUTES OF THE APRIL 14, 2021 HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MEETING (16.11)

See attached material.

• That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held on April 14, 2021 be received and adopted.

3.3

NEW MEMBERS HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning

See attached staff memorandum.

• Recommendation:
  That Heritage Markham Committee welcomes Victor Huang, Nathan Proctor, David Wilson and Elizabeth Wimmer to the committee.

3.4

END OF TERM FOR SELECT COMMITTEE MEMBERS (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning

See attached staff memorandum.

• Recommendation:
  That Heritage Markham acknowledges and appreciates the many years of commitment and dedicated service provided by Evelin Ellison, Tony Farr and Graham Dewar to the Heritage Markham Committee, and recognizes their outstanding contribution and effort in protecting and preserving the heritage resources in Markham.

4.

PART TWO - DEPUTATIONS

4.1

OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS

134, 136, 140, 144 AND 152 MAIN STREET NORTH;
12 WILSON ST
RESIDENTIAL RETIREMENT DEVELOPMENT WITH COMMERCIAL
SMARTCENTRES AND REVERA INC. (2637996 ONTARIO INC) (16.11)

FILE NUMBER: PLAN 20 136386

Extracts:
R.Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning
P. Wokral, Senior Heritage Planner

See attached staff memorandum and material.

Representatives of Smartcentres and Revera will be in attendance to provide an overview of the proposal at 8:00pm.

• Recommendation:
  THAT Heritage Markham Committee has the following comments from a heritage perspective on the proposal for the redevelopment of the Markham Village Lanes complex:

  • No objection to the demolition of the Markham Village Lanes building;
  • Objection to the proposed replication of 12 Wilson Street (Charles and Maria Carlton House), but no objection to the removal of the additions constructed in the 1990s;
  • Support the retention of the five cultural heritage resources on Main Street North and their further protection through heritage easement agreements;
  • Support obtaining a conservation/restoration plan as part of a future site plan control application to address the restoration requirements associated with each cultural heritage resource;
  • Provide convenient and visible at-grade parking to support and ensure the success of the proposed commercial uses within the retained cultural heritage resources;
  • For the new development:

  o Reduce the proposed height of the development. A maximum height of four storeys with transitions to two storeys to match the heights of lower scale residential properties adjacent to the development is recommended.
  o Explore opportunities to further reduce the massing of the structure by breaking up the facades and the overall building mass into elements that better reflect the scale and massing of adjacent building forms.
  o Generally support the current design approach (modern complementary) which works well for backdrop buildings (behind the Main Street heritage buildings) but explore other related approaches to ensure side and rear facades are more in character with their surroundings.
  o Consider the use of a window design that is more traditional in appearance and revise the design to have integrated balconies as opposed to projecting balconies
  o Appropriate use of traditional materials including limiting stone to a foundation treatment rather than an exterior wall cladding.

5.

PART THREE - CONSENT

5.1

HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATIONS

DELEGATED APPROVAL BY HERITAGE SECTION STAFF
117 MAIN STREET (UHCD)
361 MAIN STREET NORTH (MVHCD) (16.11)

FILE NUMBERS:
• HE 21 116778
• HE 21 119757

Extracts:
R.Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning
P. Wokral, Senior Heritage Planner
E. Manning, Heritage Planner

See attached staff memorandum.

• Recommendation:
  THAT Heritage Markham receive the information on heritage permits approved by Heritage Section staff under the delegated approval process.

5.2

BUILDING OR SIGN PERMIT APPLICATIONS

DELEGATED APPROVAL BY HERITAGE SECTION STAFF
28 PIKE LANE
2 YAN’S WAY (FORMERLY 9064 WOODBINE AVENUE)
177 MAIN STREET (UHCD)
53 MAIN STREET N (MVHCD) (16.11)

FILE NUMBERS:
• HP 21 107286
• HP 20 126153
• NH 21 115717 000 00
• NH 21 116371

Extracts:
R.Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning
P. Wokral, Senior Heritage Planner
E. Manning, Heritage Planner

See attached staff memorandum.

• Recommendation:
  THAT Heritage Markham receive the information on building permits approved by Heritage Section staff under the delegated approval process.

6.

PART FOUR - REGULAR

6.1

DESIGNATED HERITAGE PROPERTY GRANT PROGRAM

REVIEW OF 2021 APPLICATIONS

32 WASHINGTON ST.
33 DICKSON HILL ROAD
99 THOROUGHBRED WAY
11172 WARDEN AVE.
118 MAIN ST. U.
123 MAIN ST. U.
26 COLBORNE ST.
1 MILLBROOK GATE (16.11)

FILE NUMBER: N/A

Extracts:
R.Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning
P. Wokral, Senior Heritage Planner

See attached staff memorandum and material.

• Recommendation:
  THAT Heritage Markham supports the funding of the following seven grant applications at a total cost of $29,999.99 subject to the amounts and conditions noted on the individual summary sheets:
  • 32 Washington Street, Markham Village;
  • 33 Dickson Hill Road, Markham;
  • 99 Thoroughbred Way, Markham;
  • 11172 Warden Avenue, Markham
  • 118 Main Street, Unionville;
  • 123 Main Street, Unionville;
  • 26 Colborne Street, Thornhill

  THAT Heritage Markham does not support the grant application for 1 Millbrook Gate.

6.2

COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM

REVIEW OF 2021 GRANT APPLICATIONS
139, 155, 157, 159, 205, 206 AND 209 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE (16.11)

FILE NUMBER: N/A

Extracts:
R.Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning
P. Wokral, Senior Heritage Planner

See attached staff memorandum and material.

• Recommendation:
  THAT Heritage Markham supports a grant for the proposed new awning at 139 Main St. Unionville subject to the applicant obtaining a Building/Heritage permit for the proposed work;

  THAT Heritage Markham supports a grant for the selective repair and repainting of the wooden board and batten siding at 155 Main St. Unionville subject to the applicant obtaining a Heritage Permit for the proposed work;

  THAT Heritage Markham supports a grant for the replacement of the existing rotten wooden board and batten siding of the roof dormers with an appropriate aluminium siding selective repair subject to the applicant obtaining a Building/Heritage permit for the proposed work;

  THAT Heritage Markham supports a grant for the replacement of the existing storefront windows subject to the applicant obtaining a Heritage Permit for the proposed work;

  THAT Heritage Markham supports a grant for the selective repair and repainting of the wooden board and batten siding at 205 Main St. Unionville subject to the applicant obtaining a Heritage Permit for the proposed work;

  THAT Heritage Markham supports a grant for the completed installation of a new cedar shingle roof at 206 Main St. Unionville;

  THAT Heritage Markham supports a grant for the repair and repainting of the exterior 209 Main Street Unionville subject to the property being brought into compliance with the City’s Sign By-law and the applicant obtaining a Heritage Permit for the proposed work;

  THAT Façade Easement Agreements be secured for properties receiving grant assistance exceeding $5,000.00;

  AND THAT Council consider increasing the budget for the 2021 City of Markham Commercial Façade Improvement Program to $52, 988.71 to match the amount of grant requests.

6.3

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DEMOLISH

32 JOSEPH STREET
MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (16.11)

FILE NUMBER: N/A

Extracts:
R.Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning
P. Wokral, Senior Heritage Planner
E. Manning, Heritage Planner

See attached staff memorandum and material.

• Recommendation:
  THAT notwithstanding the existing policies regarding the demolition of Type ‘B’ buildings contained in the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan, Heritage Markham has no objection to the demolition of the existing detached dwelling and garage at 32 Joseph Street, subject to the owner obtaining Site Plan Approval for a new dwelling, as the existing building does not significantly contribute to the heritage character of the District;

  AND THAT the future updating of the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan provide greater clarity regarding the demolition of complementary buildings to provide greater certainty to the potential purchasers of these properties.

  Or

  THAT Heritage Markham in accordance with the policies contained in the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan regarding the demolition of Type ‘B’ buildings does not support the demolition of the existing detached dwelling at 29 Joseph Street because it is relatively significant in contributing to the overall heritage character of the district and encourages the owner to design a compatible addition, but has no objection to the demolition of the existing detached garage;

  AND THAT the future updating of the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan provide greater clarity regarding the demolition of non-heritage complementary buildings to provide greater certainty to the potential purchasers of these properties.

6.4

SITE PLAN CONTROL AND COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCE APPLICATIONS

29 JERMAN STREET
MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
PROPOSED REAR ADDITION AND SECONDARY SUITE (16.11)

FILE NUMBERS:
• SPC 20 132562
• A/025/21

Extracts:
R.Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning
P. Wokral, Senior Heritage Planner

See attached staff memorandum and material.

• Recommendation:
  THAT Heritage Markham has no objection from a heritage perspective to the requested variance to permit:

  • an accessory dwelling unit; whereas the by-law does not permit the use.
  • a reduction in 1 parking space, whereas the By-law requires 1 parking space for an accessory dwelling unit

  at 29 Jerman Street in Markham Village as they relate to the proposed rear addition to the existing dwelling.

  AND THAT final review of the variance application A/025/21 be delegated to Heritage Section staff.

7.

PART FIVE - STUDIES/PROJECTS AFFECTING HERITAGE RESOURCES - UPDATES

The following projects impact in some manner the heritage planning function of the City of Markham.  The purpose of this summary is to keep the Heritage Markham Committee apprised of the projects’ status.  Staff will only provide a written update when information is available, but members may request an update on any matter.

a) Doors Open Markham 2021
b) Heritage Week, February 2021
c) Unionville Heritage Conservation District Plan Amendments/ Update
d) Unionville Heritage Centre Secondary Plan
e) Unionville Core Area Streetscape Master Plan (2021)
f) Update to Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan (2019)
g) New Secondary Plan for Markham Village (2019)
h) Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project (2019) – Review of Development Standards – Heritage Districts

8.

PART SIX - NEW BUSINESS

9.

ADJOURNMENT