HERITAGE
TOWN OF
Members
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Regrets
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Joyce Nelson-Watt, Chair |
Amar Banerjee |
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Judith Dawson, Vice-Chair |
Deirdre Kavanagh |
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Susan Casella |
James Makaruk |
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Ted Chisholm |
Judy Dawson-Ryan |
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Denise Sabatini-Fuina |
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Councillor Valerie Burke |
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Councillor Carolina Moretti |
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Councillor Joe Virgilio |
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Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning
George Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner
Peter Wokral, Planner, Heritage and Conservation
Candy Davidovits, Committee Secretary
The Chair convened the meeting at 6:55 p.m. by asking for any declarations of interest with respect to items on the agenda. Ted Chisholm disclosed conflicts on the following Items:
Item 15 (Addendum Agenda Item 1) – Site Plan Control Application SC 07 109865 - Additions and Modifications to a Heritage House – Ted Chisholm/Mary Elizabeth Sullivan - 11 Euclid Street – Unionville Heritage Conservation District, as he is the applicant; and
Item 19 (Addendum Agenda Item 5) – Minor Variance Application A/151/07 – 1438670 Ontario Limited – 157 Main Street - Unionville Heritage Conservation District, as his brother-in-law is the construction manager for this project.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (16.11)
HERITAGE
THAT the Heritage Markham agenda and addendum agenda be approved.
CARRIED.
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
ELEVENTH HERITAGE
NOVEMBER 14, 2007 (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT the Minutes of the Heritage Markham meeting held on November 14, 2007, be received and adopted.
CARRIED.
3. INFORMATION
EXTENDED ABSENCE OF MEMBER - 2008
JUDITH DAWSON (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning_________________
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the anticipated absence of Judith Dawson from three consecutive Heritage Markham meetings during February, March and April 2008 due to a family commitment outside of the country;
AND THAT her seat on the committee not be declared vacant.
CARRIED.
4. SITE PLAN APPROVAL
APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC
66 MONIQUE COURT
WILLIAM ROBB HOUSE
DAMAGE RESULTING FROM RELOCATION (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner
____________C. Crockett;
Building Inspector____________________________
HERITAGE
THAT consideration of this item be deferred to the Heritage Markham meeting to be held on January 9, 2008;
AND THAT the property owner be advised that the Heritage Markham Committee expects that the property owner will tent the building immediately to protect it from further damage.
CARRIED.
5. AWARDS
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning_________________
The Chair congratulated both Judy Dawson-Ryan and Ted Chisholm on their nominations.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham nominates the following Heritage Markham members for an Ontario Volunteer Service Award:
- Judy Dawson-Ryan-10 year pin (1998-2007); and
- Ted Chisholm-5 year pin (2003-2007).
CARRIED.
6. HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION
FILE NO. HE
7787 YONGE STREET
HISTORICAL PLAQUE (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning_________________
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham receive this item as information;
AND THAT a letter be sent to Assante Capital Management Ltd. thanking them for taking the initiative to arrange for the installation of the historical plaque identifying the George Medd House.
CARRIED.
7. HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION
NEW CLAPBOARD SIDING AND WOOD WINDOWS (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no
objection to the Heritage Permit application for new siding, windows and doors
for the John Cameron Jr. House at
CARRIED.
8. DESIGNATION
FILE NO. SC
8977 WOODBINE AVENUE
DESIGNATION UNDER THE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager
of Heritage Planning
P. Workal,
Heritage Planner
____________S. Larkin,
Agreement/Administration Clerk___________________
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham recommend to
Council that the Button House at
AND THAT Heritage Markham recommend
to Council that the Town of
CARRIED.
9. REQUEST FOR
FEEDBACK
32 CHURCH STREET
PROPOSED ADDITION TO HERITAGE
HOUSE (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham refer the
conceptual plans for a major addition to
CARRIED.
10. CORRESPONDENCE (16.11)
Extract: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT the following
Correspondence be received as information:
1. Ontario Heritage Trust-Heritage Matters newsletter, November 2007 issue;
2. The Society for the Preservation for historic Thornhill-Newsletter, November 2007 issue;
3. Heritage
4. Ryerson Architectural Preservation and Conservation Workshop – Winter 2008.
CARRIED.
11. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 07 122678
CONDITION OF HISTORIC SIDING (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager
of Heritage Planning
P. Wokral, Heritage Planner
The Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.
Mr. and Mrs. Mark and Elizabeth White addressed the Heritage Markham Committee in support of their application to temporarily remove the original wood siding for the purpose of removing the old insulation and cleaning the interior of the siding. The applicants advised the Committee that they are prepared to mark the original siding as it is removed so that the pieces of siding can be reinstalled in their existing location.
They advised the Committee that removing and reinstalling the siding is the only way that they will be able to obtain a certificate stating that the building is UFFI free.
HERITAGE
THAT the applicant be requested to provide Heritage Section staff with a copy of the contractor's report dealing with the removal of UFFI from this property;
AND THAT the owners and contractor be requested to work with Heritage Section staff to determine the best method of removing and reinstalling the original wood siding at 9 Euclid Street.
CARRIED.
12.
REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
26 ALBERT STREET
SITE VISIT TO VIEW INTERIOR
MARKHAM VILLAGE Heritage Conservation District (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning_________________
HERITAGE
THAT consideration of this item be deferred to the Heritage Markham meeting to be held on January 9, 2008 in order to schedule a site visit to view the interior;
CARRIED.
13. INFORMATION
FIRE AT THE UNIONVILLE ARMS RESTAURANT (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
C.
Crockett, Building Inspector II
The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this item.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham
express its sympathy concerning the recent fire to the owner and staff of the
Unionville Arms, an acknowledged local landmark and historic site, and the
committee’s hope that much of the building can be salvaged and restored;
AND THAT Heritage
Markham thank the Town of Markham Fire Department for their excellent work in
containing the fire at 189 Main Street and preventing further damage to the
building and possibly to adjoining properties;
AND THAT Heritage
Section staff and Heritage Markham offer their assistance to the owner of the
Unionville Arms Restaurant to facilitate the restoration of the building in the
most expedient fashion possible.
CARRIED.
14. HERITAGE
INVENTORY
IDENTIFYING AND PROTECTING
HERITAGE PROPERTIES (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning_________________
The Manager of Heritage Planning gave a presentation on this item.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham
recommends that the list of properties of cultural heritage value or interest
reviewed by the Committee at its meeting of December 12th, 2007 be
added to the Markham Inventory of Heritage Buildings (which is proposed to
be renamed the Markham Register of
Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest);
AND THAT Heritage
Markham is of the opinion that the Markham
Inventory of Heritage Buildings, which includes properties reviewed by
Heritage Markham and approved by Markham Council for inclusion, meets the
criteria of a register as outlined in Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act
and that the committee has no objection to the re-naming of the Markham Inventory of Heritage Buildings
to the Markham Register of Property of
Cultural Heritage Value or Interest;
AND THAT the Markham Register of Property of Cultural
Heritage Value or Interest continue to include non-designated properties
identified as having cultural heritage value or interest, Part IV properties
(individual designation) and Part V properties (district designation).
CARRIED.
15. SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 07 109865
ADDITIONS AND MODIFICATIONS TO A HERITAGE HOUSE
TED CHISHOLM/MARY ELIZABETH SULLIVAN
UNIONVILLE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
G. Duncan, Project Planner
The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.
HERITAGE
THAT the request to amend the
approved plans for
CARRIED.
Ted Chisholm, having declared a disclosure of interest with respect to Item 15, due to the fact that he is the applicant, did not participate in the voting with respect to this item.
16. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
PROPOSED DEMOLITION
THORNHILL HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
The Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.
HERITAGE
THAT the Architectural Review
Sub-Committee be requested to make a site visit to
CARRIED.
17. MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A/150/07
ZORAN AND SUZANNA DIMOVSKI
MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
K. Bavington, Committee of Adjustment
The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to Minor Variance Application A/150/07.
CARRIED.
18. MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A/149/07
JOVAN AND ELENA DIMOVSKI
MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
K. Bavington, Committee of Adjustment
The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.
HERITAGE
That Heritage Markham has no objection to Minor Variance Application A/149/07.
CARRIED.
19. MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A/151/07
1438670 ONTARIO LIMITED
UNIONVILLE HERITAGE CONSERVATION
DISTRICT (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
K. Bavington, Committee of Adjustment
The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham express its
concern regarding the reduction in the number of parking spaces proposed by
this application and the impact that this will have on the heritage nature of
the area.
CARRIED.
Ted Chisholm, having declared a disclosure of interest with respect to Item 19, due to the fact that his brother-in-law is the construction manager for this project, did not participate in the voting with respect to this item.
20. TRESPASSING ON VACANT HERITAGE PROPERTIES (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
Susan Casella expressed concern to the Heritage Markham Committee that unauthorized persons may be entering vacant heritage properties and removing items or artifacts. Susan Casella requested that signage be erected by the property owners stating that no trespassing is allowed and that it is unlawful to remove anything from the site.
The Manager of Heritage Planning stated that such signage is already required and that anyone who is trespassing may be reported to the police.
HERITAGE
THAT this item be received for information.
CARRIED.
21. AN EVENING WITH STEPHEN LEWIS
WINTER GARDEN THEATRE
MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2008 – 7:30 P.M. (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
Joyce Nelson-Watt provided information to the Heritage Markham Committee regarding an event with Stephen Lewis being presented by the Ontario Heritage Trust. At this special event, Mr. Lewis will discuss "Tomorrow's Past Matters: Investing in Heritage and Enriching Democracy."
Members were advised that tickets to hear Stephen Lewis can be obtained by members interested in attending this event.
HERITAGE
THAT this item be received for information and that Heritage Markham has no objection to any member attending the event to represent the Committee and the cost of the ticket(s) paid for through the Heritage Markham budget.
CARRIED.
22. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
Joyce Nelson-Watt requested clarification with regard to when a member should declare a conflict of interest. The Councillors on the Committee provided feedback on this issue.
HERITAGE
THAT this item be received for information.
CARRIED.
23. APPOINTMENT OF NEW MEMBERS TO HERITAGE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
Councillor Virgilio advised the Heritage Markham Committee that new members have been appointed to the Heritage Markham Committee, two from Unionville and one from Thornhill, and that their appointments take effect in January 2008.
The new members are: Barry Nelson (Thornhill)
Sylvia Morris (Unionville)
Ted Sheppard (Unionville
HERITAGE
THAT this item be received for information.
CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.