HERITAGE
TOWN OF
Members
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Regrets
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Joyce Nelson-Watt, Chair |
Judith Dawson, Vice-Chair |
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Amar Banerjee |
Councillor Joe Virgilio |
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Susan Casella |
Nelson Torres |
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Ted Chisholm |
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Judy Dawson-Ryan |
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Deirdre Kavanagh |
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James Makaruk |
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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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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 7:26 p.m. by asking for any declarations of interest with respect to items on the agenda.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (16.11)
HERITAGE
THAT the Heritage Markham agenda and addendum agenda be approved.
CARRIED.
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
SIXTH HERITAGE
JUNE 19, 2007 (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
That the Minutes of the Heritage Markham meeting held on June 19, 2007, be received and adopted.
CARRIED.
3. CORRESPONDENCE (16.11)
HERITAGE
That the following Correspondence be received as information:
1. Peel Heritage Complex: Strata newsletters, Spring/Winter 2007 issues;
2. Heritage
3. Ontario Historical Society Bulletin, June 2007 issue.
CARRIED.
4. HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION
FILE NUMBER: HE
20 DEANBANK DRIVE
WINDOW AND DOOR REPLACEMENT
(16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
That Heritage Markham receive this item as information.
CARRIED.
5. HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION
FILE NUMBER: HE
10 ALEXANDER HUNTER PLACE
HERITAGE PERMIT APPROVED BY
STAFF (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
That Heritage Markham receive this item as information.
CARRIED.
6. INFORMATION
216 MAIN STREET NORTH,
PROPOSED ALTERATIONS (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
That Heritage Markham receive this item as information.
CARRIED.
7. COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCE APPLICATION
FILE NUMBER: A/79/07
PROPOSED ADDITION TO EXISTING
DWELLING (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
K.
Bavington, Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment
The Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham refer this application to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for further review and comment, with delegated authority to comment on behalf of Heritage Markham.
CARRIED.
8. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
PROPOSED ADDITION AND
ALTERATIONS (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
The Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application. Revised drawings addressing issues raised at the Architectural Review Sub-Committee were reviewed.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham supports the feedback provided by the
Architectural Review Sub-Committee on June 19, 2007;
AND THAT the applicant be complimented for his intentions to preserve
and restore the important heritage elements of 9 Euclid Street and address the
previous concerns raised by Heritage Markham;
AND THAT the property owner be requested to restore the original tongue
and groove cladding of the existing house, and address to previous concerns
raised by Heritage Markham;
AND THAT the cladding of the proposed addition be of a different profile
than the original house;
AND THAT final approval of plans be delegated to Heritage Markham staff
provided they comply with existing zoning by-laws.
CARRIED.
9. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
2007 COMMUNITY HERITAGE
RECOGNITION PROGRAM (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
The Committee
did not have any recommendations for the candidates.
HERITAGE
That Heritage Markham receive this item as information.
CARRIED.
10. POLICY
THORNHILL
CONSERVATION DISTRICT PLAN
(2007) (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
The Manager of Heritage Planning gave a presentation on this matter.
HERITAGE
That Heritage Markham receive this item
as information.
CARRIED.
11. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
DEMOLITION (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
The Manager of Heritage Planning gave a presentation on this application and advised that he would report further to the Heritage Markham Committee once the Thornhill Sub-Committee of Council has met to address the issue.
HERITAGE
That Heritage Markham receive this item as information.
CARRIED.
12. SPECIAL EVENTS
DOORS OPEN MARKHAM 2007
(16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
Susan Casella gave a presentation on this event and requested members of the Heritage Markham Committee to volunteer their time to assist with Doors Open Markham even if it is for only a couple of hours. Members were asked to contact her for further information if they can help with Doors Open Markham.
HERITAGE
That Heritage Markham receive this item as information.
CARRIED.
13. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
179 JOHN STREET, THORNHILL
PROPOSED DEMOLITION AND NEW
DWELLING (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
P.
Wokral, Heritage Planner
The Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application. The owner wishes to demolish the existing dwelling (c. 1949) and has prepared plans for a replacement dwelling.
Victor Guitberg, M.A., IAOAA, M-ARCH Design Group Inc., addressed the Heritage Markham Committee on behalf of the property owner.
The following persons addressed the
Heritage Markham Committee in opposition to the proposed demolition and new
dwelling at
- Marion Matthias; and
- Evelin Ellison, Vice-President, Ward 1 Thornhill Residents' Association, and filed a written submission.
The general consensus was that the existing dwelling (identified as a class C in the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan 2007) was complementary to the character of the heritage district.
HERITAGE
That
Heritage Markham is of the opinion that the dwelling at
- its prominent location at the eastern boundary of the Heritage Conservation District helps define an architectural gateway;
- its construction and siting are complementary to the Heritage Conservation District and helps to reinforce the village-like atmosphere of Old Thornhill;
- the house is a well preserved example of mid 20th century domestic architecture and represents a style that is increasingly significant and worthy of preservation;
AND THAT Heritage Markham would support a complementary addition to the existing dwelling;
AND THAT Heritage Markham has no
objection to the removal of the garage building located to the rear of the
existing dwelling located at
CARRIED.
14. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
POTENTIAL FOR DEMOLITION
MARJORIE SIDSWORTH/CAROLYN POLCI
UNIONVILLE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
The Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this item.
Marjorie Sidsworth and Carolyn Polci addressed the Heritage Markham Committee representing the estate of the property owner.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no
objection to the one storey frame dwelling located at
CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.