HERITAGE
TOWN OF
Canada Room,
Members Regrets
Julie Christian, Chair Nelson Torres
Judy Dawson-Ryan, Vice-Chair Ted Chisholm
Elizabeth
Plashkes Amar
Banerjee
Maria Pia
Adrejin
Evelin Ellison
Judith Dawson
Joyce Nelson-Watt
Councillor John Webster
Councillor Stan Daurio
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
George Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner
Peter Wokral, Planner Heritage and Conservation
Obdulia Calderon, Committee Secretary
The Chair convened the
meeting at
HERITAGE
THAT the Heritage Markham agenda and addendum agenda be approved with the addition of the following new items:
1. Plaque at Morgan Park Pool
2.
Sign at
CARRIED.
2.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
SECOND HERITAGE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
HERITAGE
THAT the Minutes of the Heritage
Markham meeting held on
CARRIED.
3.
INFORMATION
HERITAGE
PARTICIPATION BY NON-MEMBER COUNCILLORS
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
HERITAGE
THAT the memo
with respect to Heritage Markham meeting participation by non-member councillors be received for information.
CARRIED.
4.
INFORMATION
NEW APPOINTMENT TO HERITAGE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham receive for information Council’s appointment of Councillor Stan Daurio to the Heritage Markham Committee.
CARRIED.
5.
SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC
10 DEANBANK DRIVE
PROPOSED NEW WINDOWS (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
P. Wokral, Heritage
Planner
The Heritage Planner introduced the item with regard to a request from owner, Mr. Ozer Eschett, to use non-traditional wood windows on the proposed new house. Heritage Section staff considers that this non-traditional wood window, due to its high quality and heritage window design, could be supported on new construction within Markham’s three Heritage Conservation Districts.
Mr. Phillip Burgess, representative from Anderson Windows & Doors, addressed the committee providing a detailed description of the Woodwright windows. These windows are constructed of wood and a wood/vinyl composite and have exterior adhered muntins that resembles a heritage window.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham has no objection to the application of
CARRIED.
6.
INFORMATION
NEW
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
HERITAGE
THAT the correspondence from the Ministry of Culture about the new Ontario Heritage Act Regulations be received as information.
CARRIED.
7.
INFORMATION
WORKSHOP MAKING
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
HERITAGE
THAT the notice for the Workshop “Making Ontario’s Heritage Accessible
for People with Disabilities” be received as information.
CARRIED.
8.
INFORMATION
FRONT YARD PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
D. Miller, Senior
Project Coordinator, Special Projects
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham supports the recommendations of the report on options for front yard parking in residential areas;
AND THAT specific
policies regarding circular driveways be included in the Town’s Heritage
Conservation Districts Plans.
CARRIED.
9.
CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham delegate commenting authority on heritage resource issues to Heritage
Section Staff.
CARRIED.
10.
SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC05022736, SU05021138
RESTORATION PLAN
DRAWINGS(16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager
of Heritage Planning;
M. Wouters, Project
Planner
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the proposed restoration plans
for the Raymer-Robb house located at 65 Kirkham Dr./7555 Markham Road subject
to the retention of all original building fabric including features such as
wooden trims, windows, soffits, eaves and decorative elements, as well as the
slate roof and the brick and vertical tongue and groove wooden siding.
CARRIED.
11.
SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 05012214
22 DEANBANK DRIVE
DEMOLITION WITHOUT APPROVAL (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
G. Duncan, Senior
Heritage Planner
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham receive the memo concerning
CARRIED.
12.
INFORMATION
7892 McCOWAN ROAD
WINDOW REPLACEMENT (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham recommends that the metal windows be replaced with
wood windows to match the one over one glazing pattern of the remaining
original windows on the house;
AND THAT any remaining original wood windows be retained and repaired as
necessary, and not replaced with new material.
CARRIED.
13.
INFORMATION
8119 REESOR ROAD
NEW SIDING AND VERANDAH REPLACEMENT (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham recommends that the original wood siding believed to remain beneath later claddings be exposed and repaired rather than replaced or covered up;
AND THAT significant portions of the existing wood structure (roof and brackets) of the verandah appear to be in good condition and should be retained and repaired rather than replaced when the work is done to the verandah deck and posts.
CARRIED.
14.
CANADIAN REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
HERITAGE
THAT the
information on
CARRIED.
15.
INFORMATION
INVESTIGATION OF INTERIM CONTROL BY-LAW (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning;
R. Blake, Manager,
West District;
E. Wimmer, Senior
Planner
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham receive the information provided by the Planning and Urban Design Department on the use of an interim control by-law.
CARRIED.
16. CORRESPONDENCE (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
HERITAGE
THAT the following correspondence be received as information:
1.
Heritage
2. Historic Places Initiative Newsletter, Spring, 2006
3. Society for the Preservation of Historic Thornhill – Newsletter, February, 2006.
4. Heritage Matters Newsletter, February, 2006
5.
6. Heritage Legacy Newsletter, March, 2006
7.
Researching Your House
Workshop,
CARRIED.
17. DEMOLITION PERMIT APPLICATION
FILE NO. 06 10768300000 DP
DEMOLITION OF A FRAME HOUSE (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
The Senior
Heritage Planner provided a brief description of the application for demolition
of this frame house. The house was built
in 1949 and is located within the historic hamlet of
Ms. Rose Anne
Modica, owner of the property at
E. Plashkes encouraged
the property owner to consider meeting with Heritage Section staff to further
discuss options to the design of the new house in order to make the design more
sympathetic with the hamlet and historic character of
The property owner agreed with the comments and suggestions conveyed by committee members.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no comments to the application for demolition;
AND THAT Heritage
Markham request Town of
CARRIED.
18. INFORMATION
YORK REGION HERITAGE COMMITTEES GROUP (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
The Senior
Heritage Planner informed the committee that the second meeting of the York
Region Municipal Heritage Committees group was held at the
It was agreed that Julie Christie and Judy Dawson-Ryan will represent Heritage Markham at the meeting, and that any other committee members are welcome to attend.
HERITAGE
THAT the meeting notes from the York Region Heritage Committee group be received;
AND THAT Heritage
Markham delegate Julie Christie and Judy Dawson-Ryan to attend the next York
Region Heritage Committee meeting to be held in
CARRIED.
19.
REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
10 HERITAGE
RESTORATION/ADDITION CONCEPT AND PROPOSED
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
The Senior Heritage Planner provided a brief summary of the recommendations submitted by the Architectural Review Sub-Committee with respect to the conceptual plans for restoration and an addition to the Joshua Miller house to be relocated to 10 Heritage Corners Lane.
The applicant has submitted revised plans taking in consideration the recommendations from the Architectural Review Sub-Committee. The committee further discussed minor details on revised plans (size of two side windows; details of front entrance; the style of the front door, etc.). The applicant agreed to further discuss minor changes with Heritage Section staff.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham supports the conceptual restoration plan for the Joshua Miller house as proposed in the revised plans, taking in consideration additional minor changes; and delegates to Heritage Section staff final approval authority.
AND THAT the applicants continue further discussions with Town staff with respect to additional property.
CARRIED.
Joyce Nelson-Watt, having declared a disclosure of interest with respect to Item # 19 due to the fact that she is the applicant, did not participate in the voting with respect to this item.
20.
REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
THORNHILL YONGE STREET STUDY (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning;
R. Blake, Manger,
West District;
E. Wimmer, Senior
Planner
Heritage
There was an
extensive exchange of comments and concerns by committee members. Thornhill representatives expressed that the area
considered on the study is smaller than the boundaries of the Heritage District
Conservation Areas. It was suggested
that the area of study should be extended to the north and south in order to
include the entire area of the heritage districts. The importance of protecting the integrity of
the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District was strongly stated as well as the
importance of maintaining uniformity and cohesiveness throughout the
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham forward the notes from the
Architectural Review Sub-Committee, dated
AND THAT the Thornhill Yonge Street Study should respect, support and enhance the Heritage District Conservation District;
AND FURTHER THAT Heritage Markham have the opportunity to review the Thornhill Yonge Street Corridor Area amendment to the Thornhill Secondary Plan.
CARRIED.
21.
REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
HERITAGE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
As indicated at the Heritage Markham meeting in February, the Manager of Heritage Planning requested nominations to be submitted for the Heritage Canada Award, as the deadline is rapidly approaching.
The committee agreed that no nominations will be submitted for 2006.
HERITAGE
THAT
Heritage Markham will not be submitting nominations for the 2006 Heritage
Canada Awards.
CARRIED.
22. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
BPA# 0610684300000HP
POOL CABANA (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
P. Wokral, Heritage
Planner
The Manager of Heritage Planning provided a brief summary on the status of this application. Heritage Markham committee at its last meeting in February requested that some legal advice was needed before giving consideration to the application in view of the matter being before the court.
At this time, the Town Solicitor has advised Heritage Section staff that the committee should review and comment on this application since the applicant is submitting the required application and that the owner is trying to bring the property in compliance. In addition, this permit application is separate from the legal issue related to construction without a building permit. Heritage staff advised committee that the cabana meets all requirements.
J.
Dawson-Ryan expressed that the cabana could be seen from the west side of the
property on
HERITAGE
THAT
Heritage Markham has no objection to the granting of a Building Permit for the
cabana located at
AND
THAT the property owner should use sympathetic landscaping on the west side of
the cabana to make it less visible from
CARRIED.
23.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCE APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC
107 JOHN STREET
APPLICATION FOR MINOR VARIANCE OR BUILDING PERMIT (16.11)
Extracts: R.
Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
P. Wokral,
Heritage Planner;
S. Muradali,
Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment
The Heritage Planner advised the committee that the property owner completed an extension to the existing garage in the summer of 2005 without a Building Permit; and in addition, the detached side yard garage proposed is not permitted in this area. The owner has been issued a Stop Work Order and, as a result, has applied for a Minor Variance to the Committee of Adjustment to permit an extension to the existing garage as a legal non-conforming situation.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the Minor Variance (A/30/06) being granted to allow the extension to the existing garage at 107 John St. in Thornhill, subject to the installation of a garage door more in keeping with the Arts and Crafts inspired design of the main house (to be reviewed and approved by Heritage Section Staff);
CARRIED.
HERITAGE
THAT in the event it is necessary to build a new garage in compliance with the by-law, Heritage Markham refer this matter to the Architectural Review Sub-committee for further consideration and final approval.
CARRIED.
24. PLAN OF SUBDIVISION FILE NO. SU 05 023993
158, 168 AND 178 OLD KENNEDY ROAD
HERITAGE BUILDING
EVALUATION OF
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning;
The Project Planner informed the Heritage Markham committee that the owner has expressed concerns regarding the recommendation from the Heritage Building Evaluation Sub-Committee to preserve the house given its Group 2 rating . The owner would like to address this committee and requested that Heritage Markham defer this item to the next meeting.
The committee agreed to support the recommendations of the Heritage building Evaluation Sub-Committee,. in order to deal with this matter in a timely fashion. The applicant can still be invited to attend the next Heritage meeting to address the committee on this issue.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham accept the results of the Building Evaluation Sub-Committee and
recommends that the 1940s house at
CARRIED.
25. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT ZA 03 112248
DAVID JOHNSTON, ARCHITECT
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
The Manager of Heritage Planning provided a brief summary of the status of this application. The previous proposal was for ten townhouses, the current proposal is for four single detached dwelling units with detached rear garages. Heritage Section staff supports the revised proposal and is recommending to no objection to the revised zoning by-law amendment for permit the four single detached units.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham has no objection to the revised zoning by-law amendment to permit four
single detached dwellings at
CARRIED.
26. HERITAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENTS
FOR PROPERTIES APPLYING FOR 2006 TAX REBATE PROGRAM
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
The Heritage Planner introduced the item with regard to a request from five owners of heritage properties to enter into Heritage Easement Agreements with the Town in order to be eligible to apply for the 2006 Tax Rebate Program.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the owners of the five properties listed below entering into Heritage Easement Agreements with the Town:
CARRIED.
27. PROPOSED REMODELLING AND ADDITIONS
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
The Heritage Planner introduced the application for the remodelling of a 1950 house not considered to be of heritage significance, although it is located within the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District.
HERITAGE
THAT this matter be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for further consideration and comments back to this committee.
CARRIED.
28. SITE PLAN FOR EXPANSION OF AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP
GREENBLET VOLKSWAGEN
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
A. Henriques, Project Planner
The Senior
Heritage Planner provided an overview of the application for expansion of the
automotive dealership property which is adjacent to the James Brander House
designated under Part IV of the
Concerns were
expressed regarding the proximity of the proposed addition to the heritage
house. It was suggested to request that
the applicant examine the site plan to better integrate the heritage house with
the driveway and new addition to the existing dealership.
HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:
THAT Heritage Markham recommends that the applicant examine the site plan to better integrate the heritage building with the circulation system and the new addition to the existing dealership.
AND THAT the architectural treatment of the new building and any proposed landscape features be designed to complement the heritage building.
CARRIED.
29. MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A/38/06
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
S. Muradali, Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to Minor Variance Application A/38/06.
CARRIED.
30. MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A/33/06
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
S. Muradali, Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to Minor Variance A/33/06 to reduce the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet to 12 feet.
CARRIED.
31. PROPOSED SITE PLAN
DANIEL RAMER HOUSE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the proposed changes to the previous restoration plan, including the deletion of the garage and connection on the side of the dwelling, and the addition of a one storey garage on the rear of the dwelling;
THAT further details be delegated to Heritage Section staff;
THAT Heritage Markham recommends that the building be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act;
AND THAT the owner enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the Town and provide the required Letter of Credit to protect the building during its relocation and restoration prior to any approval of any works on the property which would impact the heritage building.
CARRIED.
32. COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM BANNERS
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
C. Harrison, CIB Coordinator
The Senior
Heritage Planner advised that a request from Communities in Bloom has been
received to hang temporary lamp-post banners on
Thornhill representatives
had questions regarding the size of these banners and if it was suitable to
place banners on
After further consideration, the committee agreed to support the Heritage Section staff recommendation.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the installation of temporary Communities in Bloom banners in the Heritage Conservation Districts.
CARRIED.
33. PROPOSED BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT Council of
the Town of
that depending on how they are interpreted and applied, energy conservation measures have the potential to compromise heritage attributes of properties of cultural heritage value and interest;
that the Ontario Building Code (Part 11) allows for compliance alternatives on some code requirements if they are found to be detrimental to the preservation of a heritage building, subject to the satisfaction of the chief building official; and
that any proposed changes to the Building Code should include compliance alternatives that are preferable from a heritage perspective for proposed energy efficiency requirements.
CARRIED.
34.
PLAQUE FOR MORGAN PARK POOL
35.