Heritage Markham Committee Minutes

Meeting Number: 6

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Electronic Meeting

Members

• Councillor Reid McAlpine, Chair
• Councillor Keith Irish
• Elizabeth Wimmer, Vice-Chair
• David Butterworth
• Victor Huang
• Nathan Proctor
• Tejinder Sidhu
• Lake Trevelyan

Regrets

• Councillor Karen Rea
• Ron Blake
• Ken Davis
• David Wilson

Staff

• Peter Wokral, Senior Planner, Heritage
• Erica Alligood, Election & Committee Coordinator
• Jennifer Evans, Legislative Coordinator
• Evan Manning, Senior Planner, Heritage

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Councillor Reid McAlpine, Chair, convened the meeting at 7:03 PM by asking for any disclosures of interest with respect to items on the agenda.

2.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

There were no disclosures 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 June 12, 2024 Heritage Markham Committee agenda be approved.

  Carried

3.2

MINUTES OF THE MAY 8, 2024 HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MEETING (16.11)

See attached material.

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held on May 8, 2024 be received and adopted.

  Carried

4.

PART TWO - DEPUTATIONS

There were no deputations.

5.

PART THREE - CONSENT

5.1

MINOR HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATIONS

22 DAVID GOHN CIRCLE, MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES, 5958 16TH AVENUE, PART IV, 143 MAIN STREET NORTH, MARKHAM VILLAGE, 22 JOSEPH STREET, MARKHAM VILLAGE, 218 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE, 26 DAVID GOHN CIRCLE, MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES, 5 EUCLID STREET, UNIONVILLE (16.11)

File Numbers:
24 169162 HE
24 170386 HE
24 170971 HE
24 171206 HE
24 171685 HE
24 172667 HE
24 175449 HE

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

• Recommendation:

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

  Carried

5.2

BUILDING OR SIGN PERMIT APPLICATIONS

DELEGATED APPROVAL BY HERITAGE SECTION STAFF

27 MAIN ST. N. (MVHCD), 162 MAIN ST. N. (MVHCD), 33 WASHINGTON ST. (MVHCD), 28 STATION ST. (MVHCD), 3575 ELGIN MILLS ROAD E., 5 RICHARD MAYNARD CRES. (UHCD), 6050 HWY. 7 E. (MVHCD), 20 MAIN ST. N. (MVHCD) (16.11)

File Numbers:
SP 24 172931
SP 24 171204
HP 23 142104
DP 24 164554
HP 24 172119
SP 24 166185
AL 24 167910

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

• Recommendation:

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

  Carried

5.3

OFFICIAL PLAN, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS 

PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL INTENSIFICATION
11139 VICTORIA SQUARE BLVD & 11251 WOODBINE AVENUE (16.11)

File Numbers:
23 121495 PLAN

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

• Recommendation:

  THAT Heritage Markham regrets the unauthorized demolition of the Henry and Charlotte Lever House at 11139 Victoria Square Blvd;

  THAT installation of a Markham Remembered plaque for 11139 Victoria Square Blvd be made a condition of Draft Plan of Subdivision approval.

  Carried

6.

PART FOUR - REGULAR

6.1

MAJOR HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATIONS

7 TOWN CRIER LANE, MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (16.11)

File Numbers:
HE 24, 170778
HE 24 170777
HE 24 170776
HE 170755

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

Peter Wokral, Senior Heritage Planner, introduced this item as related to four Major Heritage Permits submitted for 7 Town Crier Lane, advising that Staff requested four separate permits detailing different models and elevation options to create more variety on the street. Mr. Wokral confirmed that Staff are satisfied with the applications and corrected the report which mentions a site plan control application process, noting that this approval path would not be required for this particular application.

• Recommendations:

  THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the architectural designs of the proposed 25 new homes and delegates final review of the Major Heritage Permit applications to the City (Heritage Section) staff.;

  AND THAT Heritage Markham supports the concept of no more than two dwelling units of the same design treatment being used in a row before a design variation is introduced.

  Carried

6.2

MINOR HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION

PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF COMPOSITE CEDAR SHINGLES 
22 DAVID GOHN CIRCLE, MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES (16.11)

File Numbers:
24 169160 HE

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

Evan Manning, Senior Heritage Planner, introduced this item as related to a failing cedar roof at 22 David Gohn Circle. Mr. Manning advised that the property owners have reported that cedar shingles have become extremely expensive and that they are exploring composite cedar shingles as an alternative. Mr. Manning noted that there  is no District Plan to guide alterations within Heritage Estates as it is not a heritage conservation district and expressed concern that if composite cedar shingles are not permitted, owners may install asphalt shingles as a lower cost alternative. Mr. Manning confirmed that Staff are supportive of composite cedar shingles in this case, advising that this material has improved in appearance and provides a convincing facimile of true cedar. 

The Committee asked if this material has been used before. Mr. Manning confirmed that this would be the firsttime composite cedar shingles will be used in Heritage Estates but advised that Staff have received samples from the manufacturer and believe them to be very similar in appearance. Mr. Manning also noted that the composite cedar shingles would last longer than true cedar which is an added benefit. 

The Committee asked if there are other colours of the composite cedar shingles that appear more weathered than the one in the Staff report. Mr. Manning confirmed that there are other colour options which Staff and the Owner could explore.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Heritage Markham has no objection from a heritage perspective to the installation of composite cedar shingles at 22 David Gohn Circle due to the costs associated with wooden shingle roofs;

  AND THAT Heritage Section staff be delegated final review of the Minor Heritage Permit application to install composite cedar shingles at 22 David Gohn Circle;

  AND THAT although a wooden cedar shingle is still the preferred restoration approach for roof treatment in Markham Heritage Estates, the Brava Composite Cedar Shingle is supported for use on other properties subject to staff review of the specific building roofscape to ensure compatibility. 

  Carried

6.3

FINANCIAL MATTERS

HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE - BUDGET 2025 (16.11)

File Numbers:
n/a

Extracts:
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning

• Recommendation:

  THAT Heritage Markham recommends a Heritage Markham budget for 2025 in the amount of $8,808.00;

  AND THAT the Heritage Markham Committee budget request for 2025 be forwarded to the Director of the Planning and Urban Design Department (Development Services Commission) for inclusion in the department’s 2025 operating budget.

  Carried

6.4

LEGISLATION

CHANGES TO THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT, BILL 200 (SCHEDULE 2), REMOVAL OF LISTED PROPERTIES FROM A HERITAGE REGISTER.

File Numbers:
N/A

Extracts:
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning

Note: The memo is now attached. 

Evan Manning, Senior Heritage Planner, provided a high-level summary of the changes to the Ontario Heritage Act, explaining Bill 200 extended the deadline for the designation of listed properties by two years. Mr. Manning advised that Heritage Section Staff do not wish to alter current processes as they have allocated resources to complete the designation process by the end of 2024, but noted that this change offers relief to other municipalities. Mr. Manning added that the extended deadline provides the option to continue this process into 2025, particularly if Council decides not to issue intentions to designate for all significant listed properties within the city.   

• Recommendations:

  That Heritage Markham receive the information on legislative changes to the Ontario Heritage Act adopted through Bill 200 (Schedule 2) concerning an extension of the designation deadline and the removal of listed properties from a heritage register.

  And that Heritage Markham supports Heritage Section Staff using the additional 2 years to work further through the list to designate as many properties as possible, with an emphasis on government-owned properties. 

  Carried

7.

PART FIVE - STUDIES/PROJECTS AFFECTING HERITAGE RESOURCES - UPDATES

7.1

HERITAGE MARKHAM 50TH ANNIVERSARY - OCTOBER 28, 2025  (16.11)

File Numbers:
n/a

Extracts:
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning

The Committee recommended that preparation begin as soon as possible to ensure ample time to create a meaningful commemoration.

Councillor Reid McAlpine confirmed that either himself or Councillor Karen Rea would participate in the 50th Anniversary Sub-Committee as well.  

• Recommendation:

  THAT a 50^th Anniversary Sub-Committee be created to consider possible projects to celebrate this special anniversary consisting of the following Heritage Markham members:

  • Lake Trevelyan
  • Tejinder Sidhu
  • David Butterworth
  Carried

8.

PART SIX - NEW BUSINESS

There was no new business. 

9.

ADJOURNMENT

The Heritage Markham Committee adjourned at 7:24 PM.