HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MEETING

TOWN OF MARKHAM

York Room, Markham Civic Centre

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Members	Regrets
Joyce Nelson-Watt, Chair	Judy Dawson-Ryan
Judith Dawson, Vice-Chair	Councillor Joe Virgilio
Amar Banerjee
Susan Casella
Ted Chisholm
Deirdre Kavanagh
James Makaruk
Denise Sabatini-Fuina
Nelson Torres
Councillor Valerie Burke
Councillor Carolina Moretti

Staff

Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning

George Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner

Peter Wokral, Planner, Heritage and Conservation

Candy Davidovits, Committee Secretary

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

The Chair convened the meeting at 7:20 p.m. by asking for any declarations of interest with respect to items on the agenda.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (16.11)

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the Heritage Markham agenda and addendum agenda be approved.

CARRIED.

2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

FOURTH HERITAGE MARKHAM MEETING

April 11, 2007 (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the Minutes of the Heritage Markham meeting held on April 11, 2007, be received and adopted.

CARRIED.

3. DEMOLITION PERMIT APPLICATION
FILE NO. 07 113524 DP
94 JOHN STREET
DEMOLITION OF BRICK BUNGALOW (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

C. Doyle-Dimou, Applications Administrator

Mr. Carmen Naccarato, owner of the property at 94 John Street, addressed the Heritage Markham Committee in support of the demolition permit application for 94 John Street.

The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the demolition permit application for 94 John Street be refused on the basis of the cultural heritage value or interest of this prime example of an early 20^th century bungalow and the barn in the rear yard;

AND THAT the owner be advised that if he is interested in development options for the property, Heritage Markham would work with him on a compatible addition to the existing house.

CARRIED.

4. HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION
FILE NO. HE 07 114297
30-34 SPRINGDALE AVE.
WINDOW REPLACEMENT (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

J. Parsons, Court Administration Coordinator

The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the replacement of the front windows at 30-34 Springdale Avenue with wood, 2/2 sash windows provided they properly fit the original window openings and that the historic wood windows on the east wall remain and are repaired as required.

CARRIED.

5. THORNHILL HERITAGE CONSERVATION
DISTRICT PLAN STUDY (2007)
HEIGHT ISSUE (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham receive this item as information.

CARRIED.

6. DEMOLITION PERMIT APPLICATION

FILE NO. 07 113151 DP
6889 14^TH AVENUE
SAMUEL REESOR TENANT COTTAGE (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

C. Doyle-Dimou, Applications Administrator

The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to demolition permit application 07 113524 DP for the vacant heritage house at 6889 Fourteenth Avenue.

CARRIED.

7. COMMERCIAL FAÇADE
IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPLICATION
128 MAIN STREET NORTH, MARKHAM

PROPOSED STORE FRONT ALTERATION (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

P. Wokral, Heritage Planner

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the proposed alterations of the storefront of 128 Main Street Markham North subject to standard heritage requirements;

AND THAT Heritage Markham recommends that the proposed alterations to 128 Main Street Markham North be considered eligible for the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program;

AND THAT the owner enter into a Heritage Conservation Easement agreement with the Town as a condition of approval of obtaining a grant from the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program.

CARRIED.

8. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 05 017443
29 WILSON STREET, MARKHAM VILLAGE
PROPOSED VINYL WINDOWS (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

P. Wokral, Heritage Planner

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the installation of vinyl windows manufactured by Sunrise Window & Door Systems Inc. having the same pane divisions as shown in the approved drawings for 29 Wilson Street, Markham Village.

CARRIED.

9. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 06 109903
2667 BUR OAK AVENUE
PROPOSED PHASE 1 + 2 SITE PLANS AND ELEVATIONS (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

P. Wokral, Heritage Planner

S. Bordone, Planner

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the revised Site Plan application and the phase 1 and phase 2 site plan and elevations for the proposed Rhenish Church to be located at 2667 Bur Oak Avenue provided that the landscaping around the William Grant house is enhanced with large calliper native shade trees and other plantings.

CARRIED.

10. COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCE APPLICATION
FILE NO. A/46/07
161 MAIN STREET NORTH, MARKHAM VILLAGE
DRIVEWAY WIDTH VARIANCE (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

K. Bavington, Committee of Adjustment

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to Committee of Adjustment File A/46/07.

CARRIED.

11. COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCE APPLICATION
FILE NO. A/43/07

6050 HIGHWAY 7, MARKHAM VILLAGE
PARKING SPACE VARIANCE (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

K. Bavington, Committee of Adjustment

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to Committee Adjustment File A/43/07.

CARRIED.

12. SECONDARY PLAN
REVISED DRAFT CORNELL SECONDARY PLAN 2007 (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

M. Wouters, Senior Planner

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

Heritage Markham has no objection to the proposed cultural heritage policies for the Cornell Secondary Plan 2007 subject to the following modifications to Appendix 1:

· the heritage property at 8724 Reesor Road be modified to read “Nicholas Reesor Farmhouses – stone and frame”;

· the John Reesor Farmhouse be changed from 6937 Highway 7 to 2 Stoney Stanton Drive.

CARRIED.

13. CORRESPONDENCE (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the following Correspondence be received as information:

1. Architectural Conservancy of Ontario: ACORN Journal, Spring 2007 Issue;

2. Ontario Historical Society: OHS Bulletin, April 2007 Issue

3. Heritage Canada Foundation: Heritage Magazine –Fall/Winter 2007 Issue;

4. Heritage Toronto: Heritage Toronto Awards and Statement of Heritage Conservation Principles.

5. Enoch Turner School House Foundation: The Irish in Toronto Lecture Series; and

6. Edifice: Old Home Magazine – Current Issue.

CARRIED.

14. THORNHILL HERITAGE CONSERVATION
DISTRICT PLAN STUDY2007
BUILDING CLASSIFICATION (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

The Manager of Heritage Planning gave a presentation on this matter.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham supports the revised approach to building classifications and associated policies for the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan Study (2007) as proposed in April 2007.

AND THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the individual statements of cultural heritage value.

CARRIED.

15. MUNICIPAL HERITAGE COMMITTEES WORKSHOP (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

The Manager of Heritage Planning gave a presentation on this item.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

That Susan Casella and Deirdre Kavanagh be authorized to attend the Municipal Heritage Committees workshop being held on Saturday, June 23, 2007, in Brampton at a cost of $35.00 each and that they be reimbursed the cost of registration plus mileage.

CARRIED.

16. MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES

RESTORATION APPROACH AND LETTER OF INTENT

FOR RELOCATION OF THE JOHN KOCH HOUSE

10044 HIGHWAY 48

HOLLY MACDONALD/ANTHONY NEHME (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

The Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this item.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham endorse the Restoration Plan for the John Koch House prepared by Heritage Section staff;

AND THAT the correspondence from Petro Canada regarding the Letter of Intent be received as information.

CARRIED.

17. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION 07 113795 BP

Proposed Rear Addition

Bent Neilson

4230 Nineteenth Avenue

Hamlet of Almira (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

Lori Beattie, Building Dept.

The Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the demolition of the existing one storey rear frame wing of 4230 19^th Ave.;

AND THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the footprint, form, and massing of the proposed rear addition to 4230 19^th Ave.;

AND THAT Heritage Markham supports:

· Changing the proposed windows in the addition to simpler one over one sash configurations to match what might have been originally been found on the existing heritage house;

· Deleting the 12”high metal railing from the edge of the flat portions of the proposed addition roof as it reflects the much earlier Second Empire architectural style;

· Pairing the corner pillars on the proposed porch entrance, or increasing their cross sectional dimensions or providing thicker, slightly tapered, pillars more typical of early 20^th century porches and better suited to carry the perceived visual weight of the entrance porch roof;

AND THAT Heritage Markham request the applicant to consider cladding the addition in V groove or clapboard rather than board and batten and that the whole addition take on a simplified look to complement the existing heritage building.

CARRIED.

18. INFORMATION

Heritage Permit Approved by Staff

Peter and PriScilla Kent

111 John Street

Thornhill Heritage Conservation District (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham request Heritage Staff to speak to the applicant regarding the use of copper eaves troughs;

AND THAT Heritage Markham receive this item as information.

CARRIED.

19. BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION ZA 06 112355

Markham Heritage Estates

Town of Markham (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

G. Duncan, Project Planner

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to By Law Amendment Application ZA 06 112355 regarding proposed changes to development standards in Markham Heritage Estates.

CARRIED.

20. SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION SC 07 113241

Mixed Use Residential/Commercial

Macwood Springhill Homes Inc.

7128, 7170 and 7186 Highway 7, Cornell Community (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

Margaret Wouters, Project Planner

The Manager of Heritage Planning gave a presentation on this application.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham refer this application to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee and request the applicant to provide a site Plan illustrating the proposed location of the heritage dwelling, a restoration plan, and the design and massing of the proposed adjacent development to the relocated heritage house.

CARRIED.

21. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION 07 114430 BP

Town of Markham

McKay Art Centre Landscaping (Hard Landscaping)

197 Main Street, Unionville (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

Linda Irvine, Urban Design;

Teresa Cabral, Building Dept.

The Manager of Heritage Planning gave a presentation on this application.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the proposed details for the hard surface landscape component of the landscape project for the McKay Art Centre;

AND THAT Heritage Markham offers the following design suggestions:

- that the colour of the railings be black or dark green;

- that all attempts be explored to obtain funding to face the Upper Terrace retaining wall in stone;

- that vegetation be introduced to help hide those areas of exposed concrete with sandblasted finish;

AND THAT Urban Design staff be requested to look into the possibility of reintroducing the stone wall into this project;

AND THAT Heritage Markham be given the opportunity to review any proposals for exterior lighting;

AND THAT any further review of minor design changes be delegated to Heritage Section staff.

CARRIED.

22. REPORT ON CONFERENCE

“OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS” HERITAGE CONSERVATION

CONFERENCE 2007

MAY 4 – 6, 2007, GUELPH (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

Joyce Nelson-Watt gave a brief report on her attendance at the "Opportunity Knocks" Heritage Conservation Conference in Guelph and encouraged members of the Heritage Markham Committee to attend this conference if they have the opportunity in the future as it is a useful learning opportunity.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT this item be received as information.

CARRIED.

23. PLANNING FOR TOMORROW 2007,

region of york growth management strategy

Public Engagement and Consultation PROCESS (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

Councillor Burke provided information respecting the Region of York's Planning for Tomorrow 2007 Public Engagement and Consultation Process which started on May 1, 2007, throughout the Region to obtain input on the York Region Preliminary Draft Sustainability Strategy: Towards a Sustainable Region. Councillor Burke expressed concern that the promotional materials for the public consultation process do not mention the protection of built heritage.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Council request the Region of York to identify the protection of built heritage as a goal in its Planning for Tomorrow 2007 Public Consultation Process on the York Region Preliminary Draft Sustainability Strategy: Towards a Sustainable Region.

CARRIED.

The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.