Heritage Markham Committee Agenda

Meeting Number: 4

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 7:30 P.m. - 10:30 P.m.

Electronic Meeting

_{The Fourth Heritage Markham Committee Meeting of}

_{The Corporation of The City of Markham in the year 2022.}

 

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 April 13, 2022 Heritage Markham Committee agenda be approved.

3.2

MINUTES OF THE MARCH 9, 2022 HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MEETING (16.11)

See attached material. 

• That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held on March 9, 2022 be received and adopted.

3.3

CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE CITY CLERK, USE OF CORPORATE RESOURCES FOR ELECTION PURPOSES POLICY

Extracts:
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning

See attached Material. 

4.

PART TWO - DEPUTATIONS

5.

PART THREE - CONSENT

5.1

HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION

DELEGATED APPROVAL BY HERITAGE SECTION STAFF
354 MAIN STREET NORTH, (MVHCD), 18 JOHN STREET (THCD), 139A MAIN STREET (UHCD), 1 KALVINSTER DRIVE (Part IV), 12 GEORGE STREET (MVHCD) (16.11)

FILE NUMBERS: 
HE 21 136034
HE 22 110935
HE 22 111596
HE 22 115724
HE 22 115916

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

See attached material.

• Recommendation: 

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

5.2

REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK, DESIGNATION BY-LAW AMENDMENTS

60 MAPLE PARKWAY (FORMERLY 4438 FOURTEENTH AVENUE), 15 HERITAGE CORNERS LANE (FORMERLY 9251 HIGHWAY 48 NORTH), 99 THOROUGHBRED WAY (FORMERLY 9804 MCCOWAN ROAD), 43 CASTLEVIEW CRESCENT (FORMERLY 10077 WOODBINE AVENUE), 8 GREEN HOLLOW COURT (9652 NINTH AVENUE), 20 MACKENZIE’S STAND AVENUE (FORMERLY 8083 WARDEN AVENUE), 8 WISMER PLACE (FORMERLY 10391 WOODBINE AVENUE), 9899 MARKHAM ROAD (FORMERLY 9899 HIGHWAY 48), 628 WILFRED MURISON AVENUE (FORMERLY 9486 MCCOWAN ROAD), 7 BEWELL DRIVE (FORMERLY 7447 NINTH LINE)  (16.11)

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

Note: Appendix material will be circulated to members prior to meeting. 

See attached material.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Heritage Markham has no objection from a heritage perspective to the proposed amended by-laws for the following properties:

  60 Maple Parkway (formerly 4438 Fourteenth Avenue)
  15 Heritage Corners Lane (formerly 9251 Highway 48 North)
  99 Thoroughbred Way (formerly 9804 McCowan Road)
  43 Castleview Crescent (formerly 10077 Woodbine Avenue)
  8 Green Hollow Court (9652 Ninth Avenue)
  20 Mackenzie’s Stand Avenue (formerly 8083 Warden Avenue)
  8 Wismer Place (formerly 10391 Woodbine Avenue)
  9899 Markham Road (formerly 9899 Highway 48)
  628 Wilfred Murison Avenue (formerly 9486 McCowan Road)
  7 Bewell Drive (formerly 7447 Ninth Line)

5.3

PERMIT APPLICATIONS

DELEGATED APPROVAL OF BUILDING PERMITS BY HERITAGE SECTION STAFF
3990 14TH AVE., 4355 HWY 7. 7E. (UHCD) (16.11)

FILE NUMBERS:
AL 21 142998
AL 22 112077

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

See attached material.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Heritage Markham receive the information on building and sign permits approved by Heritage Section staff under the delegated approval process.

6.

PART FOUR - REGULAR

6.1

REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

PROPOSED RELOCATION OF HERITAGE DWELLING TO MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES
PROPOSED RELOCATION OF THE JOHN KOCH HOUSE TO 14 HERITAGE CORNERS LANE, MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES
10062 HIGHWAY 48, MARKHAM (16.11)

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

See attached material. 

• Recommendations:

  THAT Heritage Markham consider the John Koch Farmhouse located at 10062 Highway 48 to meet the eligibility criteria for relocation to Markham Heritage Estates;

  THAT Heritage Markham supports the relocation and restoration of the John Koch Farmhouse to 14 Heritage Corners Lane in light of the situation regarding the Reverend Jenkins House;

  THAT Heritage Markham supports the designation of the property containing the relocated John Koch Farmhouse at Markham Heritage Estates pursuant to Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and obtaining a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City to further protect the cultural heritage resource at its new location; 

  AND THAT the site plan application and any development application required to restore the John Koch Farmhouse in Markham Heritage Estates be referred to Heritage Section staff provided that it is moved intact as it exists at 10062 Highway 48 and there are no proposed additions.

6.2

SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION

PROPOSED NEW DETACHED DWELLINGS
50 & 52 NELSON ST., MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (16.11)

FILE NUMBERS:
SPC 21 140484
SPC 21 142835

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

See attached material.

• Recommendations:

  THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the general design of the proposed new dwelling at 50 Nelson St. from a heritage perspective and delegates final review of any required development application to Heritage Section Staff subject to the implementation of the following revisions:

  • That stucco be limited to the north elevation so that it is not visible from the public realm;
  • That the proposed ledge rock foundation treatment be revised to a reflect traditional stonework in terms of coursing, dimensions and stone type;
  • That the hipped roof be replaced with east and west facing gables;
  • That the proposed metal roof be a standing seam metal roof or other historically appropriate sheet type of metal;
  • That the windows of the street facing façade be single or double hung in operation;
  • That the proposed window opening surrounds be replaced by window details reflective of historic brick homes of Markham Village;
  • That the porch  details be more reflective of historic Markham  porches and verandas;
  • That all windows and railings comply with the City’s Bird Friendly Guidelines

  THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the general design of the proposed new dwelling at 52 Nelson St. from a heritage perspective, and delegates final review of any required development application to Heritage Section Staff, subject to the implementation of the following revisions:

  • That stucco be limited to the north elevation so that it is not visible from the public realm;
  • That the proposed ledge rock foundation treatment be revised to a reflect traditional stonework in terms of coursing, dimensions and stone type;
  • That the hipped roof be revised to have east and west facing gables;
  • That the window facing the street be single or double hung in operation and the proposed stucco window surrounds be replaced with detailing replicating historic Markham brick work and window treatments;
  • That the front porch details be more reflective of historic Markham porches and verandas.
  • That all windows and glass railings comply with the City of Markham Bird Friendly Guidelines.

6.3

SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION

PROPOSED ADDITION TO AN EXISTING HERITAGE DWELLING
27 VICTORIA AVE., UNIONVILLE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DWELLING (16.11)

FILE NUMBER:
SPC 22 111838

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

See attached material.

• Recommendations:

  THAT Heritage Markham has no objection from a heritage perspective to the proposed demolition of the existing one storey rear addition at 27 Victoria Avenue;

  THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the general form, massing, materials and architectural details of the proposed two storey rear addition from a heritage perspective subject to the revisions identified below;

  • THAT the height of the proposed two storey addition be reduced by a minimum of 2 ft. to make the addition more in scale with the existing heritage dwelling and that the volumes of the proposed second floor rooms be contained with the roof structure;

  • THAT notwithstanding the policies contained in the Unionville Heritage Conservation District Plan regarding skylights, Heritage Markham has no objection to the proposed skylight on the east facing slope of the rear tail of the heritage portion of the house provided it is flat in profile and of a glazing that closely matches the colour of the roof;

  • THAT Heritage Markham does not support the proposed new veranda and balcony on the west side of the rear tail of the heritage portion of the house, but would support a smaller balcony within the existing veranda roof utilizing the existing turned porch posts;

  AND THAT final review of the site plan application be referred to Heritage Section staff, provided that the revisions recommended by the Committee are incorporated into the proposal.

6.4

FORTHCOMING HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION

EXTERIOR PAINTING AND STOREFRONT MODIFICATIONS
182 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE (16.11)

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

See attached material.

• Recommendations: 

  THAT Heritage Markham does not support the exterior paint colour proposed for the storefront component of the building and recommends that the applicant work with Heritage Section staff and the relevant Heritage Markham sub-committee on a suitable replacement colour, and that approval of that paint colour be addressed via delegated authority;

  AND THAT Heritage Markham does not support the awning covering the transom window and recommends the front door include glazing to conform to the historical configuration of nineteenth century storefronts (as opposed to a solid door treatment) 

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 2022
b) Heritage Week, February 2022
c) Unionville Heritage Conservation District Plan Amendments/ Update
d) Unionville Heritage Centre Secondary Plan
e) Update to Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan (2022)
f) New Secondary Plan for Markham Village (2022)
g) Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project (2022) – Review of Development Standards

8.

PART SIX - NEW BUSINESS

9.

ADJOURNMENT