HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MEETING

TOWN OF MARKHAM

Ontario Room, Markham Civic Centre

Wednesday, November 8, 2006

 

 

Members

Regrets

Julie Christian, Chair

Judy Dawson-Ryan, Vice-Chair

Amar Banerjee

Councillor Stan Daurio

Ted Chisholm

Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Judith Dawson

Councillor John Webster

Evelin Ellison

 

Elizabeth Plashkes

 

Nelson Torres

 

Joyce Nelson-Watt

 

 

 

Staff

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

ELEVENTH HERITAGE MARKHAM MEETING
OCTOBER 11, 2006 (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

           

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the Minutes of the Heritage Markham meeting held on October 11, 2006, be received and adopted.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

3.         INFORMATION
SLATE ROOFS (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

                        P. Wokral, Heritage Planner

 

Mr. John H. Neil, Sales Representative, North Country Slate, gave a presentation to the Heritage Markham Committee regarding slate roofing and filed a brochure containing information on slate roofing materials offered by North Country Slate.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham receive the deputation from John Neil of North Country Slate.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

4.         SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 06 126530
22 DEANBANK DRIVE
PROPOSED GARAGE & CARPORT ADDITION (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.

 

Mr. Brian Murphy, Brian Murphy Design & Associates, gave a presentation to the Heritage Markham Committee on the landscaping plans for this property and circulated copies of the plans to the Committee.

 

Mr. Rod Robotham, Architect, and Mr. Howard and Mrs. Vicky Dombrower, the applicants, were also in attendance.

 

Mr. James Makaruk, 24 Deanbank Drive, addressed the Heritage Markham Committee and expressed his concern that the revised plan does not adhere to one of the recommendations from the Architectural Review Sub-Committee that the applicant significantly reduce the paving in front of the garage.

 

The following residents were also in attendance:

 

-           Mr. Peter Sewell, 20 Deanbank Drive; and

-           Mr. David Jones, 38 Deanbank Drive.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the addition of an attached 2 car garage to the west side of the house under construction at 22 Deanbank Drive subject to:

·        elimination of the carport;

·        lowering of the height of the garage by a minimum of 2 feet;

·        further reduction of the paved area in front of the garage doors;

·        landscape screening for the paved area in front of the garage doors; and

·        if the maple tree shown in the middle of the paved area in front of the garage doors is removed due to the poor health, another tree be planted to compensate for its removal in a location acceptable to the Town of Markham Urban Design staff.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

5.         REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
280 MAIN STREET NORTH
PROPOSED ADDITION AND NEW DETACHED GARAGE (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.

 

Mr. Russ Gregory, The Gregory Design Group, addressed the Heritage Markham Committee on the proposed addition and new detached garage for the property at 280 Main Street North. He discussed the reasons why the rear kitchen wing should be removed to allow for the rear addition as proposed.

 

Mr. Joe Novello, the applicant, also addressed the Heritage Markham Committee expressing concern for his asthmatic son if the kitchen wing and basement are not renovated properly to remove mould or any other materials that may cause allergic reactions.  The applicant also advised that he would like to proceed with the proposed garage as soon as possible.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the proposed addition and new detached garage for 280 Main Street North be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for consideration and a site visit and that the Architectural Review Sub-Committee be authorized to approve the final design for the garage;

 

AND THAT Heritage Staff be requested to provide information to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee prior to its next meeting on past decisions of the Heritage Markham Committee for additions/renovations similar to this application.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

6.         REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
7205 MARKHAM ROAD (66 MONIQUE COURT)
SITE PLAN CONCEPT FOR ROBB HOUSE (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.

 

Mr. Clay Libel addressed the Heritage Markham Committee on behalf of Forest Bay Homes respecting this application. It was decided that a site visit is needed to determine if the rear wing is of heritage value.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT this application be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee with authority to approve.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

7.         SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 06 124960
23 JAMES WALKER COURT
PROPOSED SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING (16.11)

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

 

      HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

      THAT the notes and recommendations of the Architectural Review Sub-Committee be received;

 

AND THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the elevations submitted by Jardin Designs on October 18, 2006, for the proposed house to be located at 23 James Walker Court;

 

AND THAT final approval of the design for the proposed house be delegated to Heritage Section staff.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

8.         REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
3 HERITAGE CORNERS LANE, MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES
SIDING OF REAR WING, MARR HOUSE (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

                        G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham receive this item as information.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

9.         REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
99 DICKSON HILL ROAD
PROPOSED ADDITION TO A HERITAGE HOUSE (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the basic design of the proposed addition to the rear of the heritage house at 99 Dickson Hill Road subject to the modifications proposed by staff, and delegates approval authority to Heritage Section staff for the Building Permit application, when submitted.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

10.       19TH AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, DICKSON HILL (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
                        T. Yeung, Project Manager

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the proposed bridge replacement on 19th Avenue, east of Dickson Hill, provided a similar design be used to the new bridge currently under construction further west on 19th Avenue.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

11.       INFORMATION
UNIONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARY (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham receive this item as information.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

12.       CORRESPONDENCE (16.11)

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the following Correspondence be received as information:

 

1.         Architectural Conservancy of Ontario: ACORN Journal, Summer 2006 issue;

2.         Friends of the Archives of Ontario: 2007membership renewal and September newsletter;

3.         Community Heritage Ontario: CHO News, October 2006 issue;

4.         Heritage Canada Foundation: Heritage Magazine, Summer 2006 issue;

5.         Ontario Heritage Trust: Heritage Matters, September 2006 issue;

6.         Markham Historical Society and Markham Museum newsletter, September 2006 issue;

7.         Varley Art Gallery: Public Opening Notice – the Thornhill Circle; and

8.         Heritage Toronto: Heritage Columns newsletter, Fall 2006 issue.

 

CARRIED.

 

13.       SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 06 129809
9506 HIGHWAY 48
PROPOSED MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTS

ALBERT WIDEMAN HOUSE (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

                        N. Surti, Project Planner

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the proposed mixed use development at 9506 Highway 48 subject to the heritage building being retained within the development site in a prominent location;

 

AND THAT the owner provides a restoration plan for the exterior of the Albert Wideman House as part of the application;

 

AND FURTHER THAT the Site Plan Agreement require the owner to enter into a Heritage Easement with the Town for the Albert Wideman House, provide two Markham Remembered plaques at the owner’s cost (Albert Wideman House and Andrew Wideman House), and the usual provisions regarding retaining the original fabric of the building, windows, materials, colours, etc.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

14.       REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

            JOHN STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
                        T. Yeung., Project Manager

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT this matter be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for consideration when the Thornhill members of the Heritage Markham Committee are present.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

15.       HERITAGE ESTATES
            10044 HIGHWAY 48, HENRY EBY HOUSE

            POTENTIAL CANDIDATE FOR MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application. There was some discussion about whether or not it was premature to determine that on-site preservation in the future is not possible.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham recommends to Council that the Henry Eby House at 10044 Highway 48 be declared eligible for relocation to Markham Heritage Estates due to its cultural heritage significance as an excellent example of a Pennsylvania German dwelling with an intact “doddy haus” and its precarious state of long-term vacancy and deterioration;

 

AND THAT Heritage Section staff contact the property owner to seek their cooperation in the advertising and availability of the building.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

16.       SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 06 128263

12 BUTTONVILLE CRESCENT WEST
JOINING OF TWO HERITAGE HOMES (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

                        P.Wokral, Heritage Planner

 

The Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the existing dormers remaining on the heritage house located at 12 Buttonville Crescent West, provided that the other recommendations regarding the restoration plan, made by the Architectural Sub-Committee on August 27, 2002, as well as recommendations by Heritage Section Staff, are adopted in the final design.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

17.       COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCE APPLICATION
FILE NO. A/149/06

20 MACKENZIE’S STAND AVENUE
BRADBURN FARMHOUSE (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

                        Committee of Adjustment

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no comment on Committee of Adjustment application A/149/06.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

18.       COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT CONSENT APPLICATION
FILE NO. B/26/06

40 GEORGE STREET, MARKHAM
SEWER EASEMENT (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

                        Committee of Adjustment

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no comment on Committee of Adjustment application B/26/06.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

19.       AWARDS
HERITAGE COMMUNITY RECOGNITION PROGRAM 2006 AND YOUNG HERITAGE LEADERS PROGRAM 2006 (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

The Chair advised the Heritage Markham Committee that she will provide information for nominating the Unionville High School Documentary Group for the Young Heritage Leaders award.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham receive this item as information

 

CARRIED.

 

20.       REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

Heritage Resources in the Community of Langstaff

Completed Building Evaluations (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

Arup Mukherjee, Manager of Transportation

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham accept the results of the Building Evaluation Sub-Committee as follows:

 

Barton House, c. 1933                                     11 Langstaff Rd.           Group 3

Harry LeMasurier House, c. 1931                    75 Langstaff Rd.           Group 2

Henry LeMasurier House, c. 1935                    77 Langstaff Rd.           Group 2

Munshaw House, c. 1820                                 10 Ruggles Ave.           Group 1

Heaton House, c. 1932                         19 Ruggles Ave.           Group 3

Inkpen House, c. 1870/c. 1930                        20 Ruggles Ave.           Group 2

Benson-Pettingill House, c. 1934                      24 Ruggles Ave.           Group 2

Briggs House, c. 1936                                      26 Ruggles Ave.           Group 3

Leahy House, c. 1952                                      32 Ruggles Ave.           Group 3

 

CARRIED.

 

 

21.       STUDY

Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan 2006

Classification of Buildings (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT a Special Meeting of Heritage Markham be held to discuss the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan on an appropriate date before the end of November.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

22.       REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

Revised Concept for a Detached Garage

Frank Bunn/Edna Templeton

26 Church Lane

Thornhill Heritage Conservation District (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

Mr. Frank Bunn and Ms. Edna Templeton were in attendance at the meeting.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the conceptual plans for the proposed garage at 26 Church Lane on the understanding that a Site Plan Control Application and Minor Variance Application will be submitted on the basis of the current plans.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

23.       SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION SC 06 109903

Proposed Church Building

Rhenish Church of Canada

2667 Bur Oak Avenue

Cornell Community (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

                        B. Karumanchery, Co-ordinator – East District

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to Phase 1 for this application but recommends additional landscaping and a possible separate driveway to provide the house with an individual siting;

 

AND THAT Heritage Markham does not support Phase 2 as the heritage building is surrounded by parking spaces.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

24.       INFORMATION

New Waste/Recycling Receptacles on Yonge Street

Thornhill Heritage Conservation District (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham express its concern to York Region Transit regarding the installation of these waste/recycling receptacles and request an opportunity to provide input on alternative units designed to fit with the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District character.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

25.       REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

Proposed Conversion of a Heritage Dwelling into a Garage for a Proposed New House

The Gregory Design Group

294 Main Street, Unionville

Unionville Heritage Conservation District (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

Mr. Russ Gregory, The Gregory Design Group, addressed the Heritage Markham Committee on this application.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the conversion of the house at 294 Main Street, Unionville, into a garage for a new dwelling provided it retains its original relationship to Main Street and that exterior elements of the original cottage are restored and later additions are removed;

 

AND THAT the owner enter into a Site Plan Agreement for the proposed new dwelling containing the usual heritage provisions concerning massing, forms, materials, windows, etc.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

26.       INFORMATION

Town Initiated Official Plan, Secondary Plan and

Zoning By-law Amendments to Implement the Approved

Land Use and Urban Design Vision for the Highway 48

Corridor Between 16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie Dr. (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham receive this item as information.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

27.       INFORMATION

Notice of Public Meeting

Draft Plan of Subdivision/Zoning Amendment

7170 Highway 7

Cornell Community (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham receive this item as information.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

28.       INFORMATION

Notice of Public Meeting

Draft Plan of Subdivision/Official Plan Amendment/

Zoning Amendment

7265 Highway 7

Cornell Community (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham receive this item as information.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

29.       REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

Proposed Additions to a Heritage House

The Gregory Design Group

143 Main Street, Unionville

Unionville Heritage Conservation District (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

Mr. Russ Gregory, The Gregory Design Group, addressed the Heritage Markham Committee on this application.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham refer this item to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee with authority to approve.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

30.       NEXT MEETING (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

The Chair advised the Heritage Markham Committee that the December 14, 2006, meeting of the Committee will commence at 6:30 p.m. instead of 7:15 p.m.  The meeting will be followed by a Christmas party at the home of Elizabeth Plashkes at approximately 8:00 p.m.  The Chair advised that further details will be sent to all members of the Committee by e-mail.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the Heritage Markham meeting on December 14, 2006, be rescheduled to commence at 6:30 p.m. and that the further details regarding the Christmas Party to be held immediately after the meeting be forwarded to all members of the Committee by e-mail.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 10:02 p.m.