Heritage Markham Committee Agenda

Meeting Number: 10

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 7:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Electronic Meeting

The Tenth 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

• Recommendation:

  That the October 13, 2021 Heritage Markham Committee agenda be approved.

3.2

MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MEETING (16.11)

See attached material.

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held on September 8, 2021 be received and adopted.

4.

PART TWO - DEPUTATIONS

4.1

PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

10379 AND 10411 KENNEDY ROAD
MINOTAR HOLDINGS INC AND HAL-VAN 5.5 INVESTMENTS LTD.

FILE NUMBERS:
PLAN 20 133038

Extracts:
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning
Daniel Brutto, Senior Planner, North District

See attached staff memorandum.
The applicant will be in attendance to speak to this matter.

• Recommendation:

  That Heritage Markham Committee recommends that the revised concept plan reviewed on October 13, 2021 that places the two historic Sommerfeldt Houses together on larger lots facing onto Kennedy Road is supported from a heritage perspective;

   

  That the City’s standard heritage requirements as originally noted in the March 10, 2021 staff memorandum to Heritage Markham  and included below, be conditions of draft approval for the plan of subdivision and/or included in the Subdivision Agreement;

  • Retention of the heritage resources on an identified lot/block;
  • Protection of each heritage resources by keeping it occupied or properly boarded to prevent vandalism and deterioration including:
    • securing and protecting the building from damage through the requirements outlined in the City of Markham’s Property Standards By-law (Part III – Heritage Buildings), and the Keep Markham Beautiful (Maintenance) By-law including Section 8 – Vacant Heritage Property;
    • when vacant, erecting a "No-trespassing" sign in a visible location on the property indicating that the Heritage Building is to be preserved onsite and should not be vandalized and/or scavenged; and
    • installing a 8 ft high fence around the perimeter of the house to protect the dwelling until the completion of construction in the vicinity or the commencement of long-term occupancy of the dwelling as confirmed by City (Heritage Section) staff.
  • Securing a Heritage Easement Agreement for each building;
  • Provision of a legal survey of each Heritage Building to facilitate the registration of the designation by-law and Heritage Easement Agreement on the created/proposed lot;
  • Provision of a $250,000 Letter of Credit for each building to ensure the preservation and restoration of the existing heritage building and the implementation of all heritage requirements;
  • Execution of a Site Plan Agreement with the City for the heritage building including detailed elevations outlining the proposed restoration/conservation plan prepared by a qualified architect with demonstrated experience in heritage restoration projects;
  • Implementation of the exterior restoration of the heritage building and ensure basic standards of occupancy within two years ;
  • Provision of a marketing plan to promote the features and availability of the heritage house;
  • Commemoration of the heritage house through the acquisition and installation of a Markham Remembered interpretive plaque

   

  That consideration be given to utilizing historic family names from this area for park and street names in the subdivision;

  And that the owner address identified maintenance issues immediately to eliminate further damage to the buildings, including:

  10379 Kennedy Road:

  • Repair water damage between second floor bathroom and kitchen;
  • Repair of original windows to ensure adequate closure;
  • Repair of roof of main house
  • Removal of overgrown vegetation around the house.
  • Proper boarding when the house becomes vacant.

   

  10411 Kennedy Road:

  • Repair water damage in roof framing, particular to the north-east corner of the main building;
  • Repair of original windows to ensure adequate closure and repair or replace, if necessary, broken or missing window panes;
  • Repair front entryway (including door frame and door) where there is water damage (i.e. decaying wood),
  • Repair of roof of main house
  • Repair or replace spalling/ broken brick and repoint where necessary;
  • Removal of overgrown vegetation around the house
  • Proper boarding when the house becomes vacant.

  and if necessary By-law Enforcement be requested to become involved.

5.

PART THREE - CONSENT

5.1

HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATIONS

DELEGATED APPROVAL BY HERITAGE SECTION STAFF
12 WISMER PLACE (MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES) (16.11)

FILE NUMBERS:
HE 21 137172

Extracts:
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning

See attached staff memorandum.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Heritage Markham receive the information on the heritage permit approved by Heritage Section staff under the delegated approval process.

5.2

BUILDING AND SIGN PERMITS

DELEGATED APPROVAL BY HERITAGE SECTION STAFF
53 JOHN STREET (THCD)
6031 HYW 7 E. (MVCD)
1 PETER STREET (MVHCD) (16.11) 

FILE NUMBERS:
HP 21 131992
NH 21 137655
HP 21 137681

Extracts:
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning

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

SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION

121 JOHN STREET, THORHILL
PROPOSED SIDE ADDITION TO A HERITAGE BUILDING (16.11)

FILE NUMBERS:
• 21 131872

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

See attached staff memorandum and material.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Heritage Markham has no objection from a heritage perspective to the proposed addition at 121 John Street;

  AND THAT final review of the forthcoming site plan control application, and any other development application required to approve the proposed development, be delegated to Heritage Section staff should the design be generally consistent with the conceptual drawings appended to this memo.

6.2

COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINOR VARIANCE

PROPOSED TWO-STOREY REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING TWO-STOREY DWELLING
336 MAIN STREET NORTH (MVHCD) (16.11)

FILE NUMBER:
A/057/21 

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

See attached staff memorandum and material.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Heritage Markham has no objection from a heritage perspective to the requested variances to permit a new two-storey rear addition with integrated garage.

  AND THAT final review of the submitted site plan control application, and any other development application required to approve the proposed development, be delegated to Heritage Section staff should the design remain generally consistent with the drawings appended to this memo.

6.3

HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION

4450 HIGHWAY 7 EAST,  UNIONVILLE
EXTERIOR PAINTING (16.11)

FILE NUMBERS:
• HE 21 140321

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

See attached staff memorandum and material.

• Recommendations:

  THAT Heritage Markham has no objection from a heritage perspective to the selected exterior paint colour, and that the heritage permit application be approved.

   

      OR

   

  THAT Heritage Markham does not support the selected exterior paint colour and recommends that approval of the heritage permit application be denied.

  AND THAT Heritage Markham recommends that the applicant work with Heritage Section staff on a suitable replacement colour, and that approval of that paint colour be addressed via delegated authority. 

     

      OR

   

  THAT Heritage Markham does not support the painting of the original brick and recommends that approval of the heritage permit application be denied, and the paint be removed from the brick surface.

   

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.

1. Doors Open Markham 2021
2. Heritage Week, February 2021
3. Unionville Heritage Conservation District Plan Amendments/ Update
4. Unionville Heritage Centre Secondary Plan
5. Unionville Core Area Streetscape Master Plan (2021)
6. Update to Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan (2019)
7. New Secondary Plan for Markham Village (2019)
8. Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project (2019) – Review of Development Standards – Heritage Districts

8.

PART SIX - NEW BUSINESS

8.1

POLICY/GUIDELINES - UNIONVILLE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PLAN

SELECTION AND APPROVAL OF PAINT COLOURS

Extracts:
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning

See attached staff memorandum.

• Recommendation:

  THAT the information provided by staff on heritage paint colours and the approval process for 105 Main St Unionville be received.

9.

ADJOURNMENT