HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE

TOWN OF MARKHAM

Canada Room, Markham Civic Centre

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Members Absent

Julie Christian, Chair Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Elizabeth Plashkes Maria Pia Andrejin

Evelin Ellison Councillor John Webster

Susan Casella

Amar Banerjee

Joan Natoli

Marie Jones

Judy Dawson-Ryan, Vice-Chair

Staff

Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning

George Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner

Peter Wokral, Planner, Heritage and Conservation

Judi Kosch, Committee Secretary

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

The Chair convened the meeting at 6:35 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 with the addition of the following items:

1. Appointments to Heritage Markham Committee

2. Tree Removal – 54 Cricklewood Crescent

3. Building Permit Application – 47 Jerman Street

4. Designation of the Raymer Cemetery

5. Infill by-law – Markham Village Heritage Conservation District

6. Status of Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan

CARRIED

2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

TWELFTH HERITAGE MARKHAM MEETING
NOVEMBER 9, 2005 (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

There was a brief discussion relating to Item 17 - Heritage Plaque Presentation Event – although no longer a member of the Heritage Markham committee Susan Casella agreed to continue as coordinator of the 2006 plaque presentations.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the Minutes of the Heritage Markham meeting held on November 9, 2005 be received and adopted.

CARRIED

3. DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS
FILE NOs. 05 025286DP and 05 025287DP
32 CHURCH STREET (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
W. Stover, Applications Administrator

I. Davis, Document Control Clerk

G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner, spoke about the receipt of a demolition permit application for the heritage house at 32 Church Street in the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District just prior to the November 9, 2005 meeting of Heritage Markham. He noted that the Architectural Review Sub-Committee and Heritage Section staff had conducted a site visit and a research report was prepared subsequent to that site visit. Heritage Markham’s recommendation on the demolition application is needed to include in a report targeted for the Development Services Committee on January 10, 2006.

Mr. James Therien and Ms. Marni De Sadeleer, the property owners, were in attendance and provided their comments supporting their request for both the demolition of the garage and house. Ms. De Sadeleer gave a point-by-point critique of the staff memo to Heritage Markham and the research report. Heritage Section staff and Heritage Markham responded, noting the significance of the house as a heritage building within the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District and that there are many local examples of heritage buildings that were once in a deteriorated state but were successfully restored and added to.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the demolition permit application for the garage at 32 Church Street;

THAT Heritage Markham does not support the demolition of the heritage house as it is a significant building in the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District, and recommends that Council refuse the demolition application;

THAT given the heritage significance of 32 Church Street, the owner is encouraged to work with Heritage Markham and Town staff to develop a plan to restore the heritage house and design a sympathetic new addition.

AND THAT the speaking notes from Ms.De Sadeleer and the copy of the letter from Mayor Cousens (dated July 12, 2005) be received as information.

CARRIED.

4. COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATION
RESIGNATION OF ROSEMARY LAMON

FROM HERITAGE MARKHAM (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

S. Birrell, Town Clerk

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham receive the resignation of Rosemary Lamon, Thornhill representative, and thank her for her contribution to the committee;

AND THAT the Town of Markham send a Thank-you letter to Rosemary Lamon in recognition of her service to the Town.

CARRIED

5. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 05 026204

12 DEANBANK DR., THORNHILL
DRAWINGS FOR PROPOSED NEW RESIDENCE (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

P. Wokral, Heritage Planner

P. Wokral, Heritage Planner, advised that a resident of Deanbank Drive, James Makaruk, was present and asking to speak on this matter. Mr. Makaruk advised he only learned of this application today and has some concerns relative to the style and size of the proposed new house. Heritage Markham expressed similar concerns and agreed that the drawings be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-committee for review and comment.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the drawings for the proposed new house on Deanbank Drive be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for review and comment.

CARRIED.

6. PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
6788 14^TH AVENUE (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

M. Wouters, Project Planner

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham will not require the preservation of the house within the Plan of Subdivision in view of the numerous alterations and Group 3 rating,

AND THAT in the event of demolition, the owner permits the salvage of interior architectural elements and commemorates the house with a Markham Remembered Plaque at their own cost.

CARRIED.

7. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION &
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
FILE NO. OP 05 016826 AND ZA 05 016845
139 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE
PROPOSED EXPANSION OF RESTAURANT USE (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no comment on this application

CARRIED.

8. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 05 024408

107 JOHN STREET
STAFF RESPONSE TO CORRESPONDENCE FROM B. RYAN & N. CONNELL (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

P. Wokral, Heritage Planner

Heritage Markham was provided with a verbal update on the status of 107 John Street and requested that staff keep members informed on the proceedings of this controversial application.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

Receive as information and that Town staff keep Heritage Markham informed on all proceedings relative to 107 John Street.

CARRIED.

9. COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCE APPLICATION
FILE NO. A/157/05
7710 KENNEDY ROAD
MAJOR MILLIKEN PUB (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

S. Muradali, Committee of Adjustment

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

Receive as information.

CARRIED.

10. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 05 017443
29 WILSON ST., MARKHAM VILLAGE
PROPOSED DESIGN FOR DETACHED 2 STOREY HOUSE (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

P. Wokral, Heritage Planner

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham delegate authority for minor design changes and final approval to Heritage Section Staff.

AND THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the proposed design for 29 Wilson St. subject to the site plan agreement containing the usual provisions regarding windows, colours, materials, etc.

CARRIED.

11. HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATIONS
APPROVED BY HERITAGE SECTION STAFF, FALL 2005
VARIOUS FILE NUMBERS & ADDRESSES (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the list of Heritage Permits approved by staff in the fall of 2005 be received as information.

CARRIED.

12. CORRESPONDENCE (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning___________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the following correspondence be received as information:

1. SPOHT Newsletter – November, 2005

2. Heritage Canada Media Review, November 2005

3. Toronto Architectural Conservancy – Riverdale Hospital Preservation Issue

4. University of Waterloo et al: Booklet: Preparing Heritage Landscape Guides.

5. Ministry of Culture: Booklet: Strengthening Ontario’s Heritage – Identify, Protect, Promote.

6. Heritage Canada Foundation: Heritage Magazine, Fall 2005.

CARRIED.

13. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
REVISED BUILDING CLASSIFICATIONS

MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner gave a brief overview of the process involved in revising the building classifications in the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District. It was noted that the Architectural Review Sub-Committee met on December 12, and after suggesting some minor adjustments, recommended that Heritage Markham endorse the revised building classifications. Heritage Markham recognized the tremendous efforts of Heritage Planning staff in undertaking this process, which involved visiting all the sites in the Heritage District.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the revised building evaluations for the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District be endorsed by Heritage Markham.

CARRIED.

14. APPOINTMENTS TO HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

The Manager of Heritage Planning advised of the appointment of new members to Heritage Markham at a recent Council meeting. The new members are as follows: Judith Dawson – representing Thornhill area; Joyce Nelson-Watt – representing Markham area; Ted Chisholm – representing Unionville area; and the re-appointment of Elizabeth Plashkes – representing the rural area. There is still one vacancy for the Unionville area and staff has been directed to re-advertise for this position. The Manager went on to express sincere thanks to those members who are not returning: Joan Natoli, Marie Jones, and Susan Casella.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham receive as information.

CARRIED.

15. TREE REMOVAL (16.11)

54 CRICKLEWOOD CRESCENT

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

Heritage Markham expressed concerns pertaining to the removal of the trees and asked that the owner be encouraged to replace the trees at the earliest opportunity in recognition of the heritage significance of the property.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham receive this memo as information and that the owner be encouraged to replace the trees that have been removed at the earliest opportunity with a species of tree appropriate to the heritage landscape of the property.

CARRIED.

16. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION 05 025681 HP (16.11)

NEW DETACHED GARAGE

47 JERMAN STREET, MARKHAM VILLAGE HCD

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner,

W. Stover, Building Department

There was a brief discussion on this item and it was agreed to delegate approval authority for the new garage to Heritage staff with the understanding that they will ensure guidelines are adhered to relative to the garage doors and windows.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham delegate approval authority for the new garage at 47 Jerman Street to Heritage Section staff.

CARRIED.

17. DESIGNATION OF RAYMER CEMETERY (16.11)

SOUTHEAST OF WALES AVENUE

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

P. Wokral, Heritage Planner

There was general discussion on the importance of designating the Raymer Cemetery in light of its location just outside the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District. Heritage Markham agreed that its heritage significance warranted heritage designation.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham request staff to prepare a research report in support of potential designation of the Raymer Cemetery located southeast of Wales Avenue due to its historical significance.

CARRIED.

18. INFILL BY-LAW (16.11)

MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Extracts: V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design;

R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

There were concerns raised over the scale of recent infill housing within the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District. Heritage Markham requested that the by-law be reviewed and adjusted to protect the integrity of the District.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the Town of Markham Infill By-law be reviewed and amended to protect the integrity of the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District.

CARRIED.

19. Status of the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

The Manager of Heritage Planning reported that staff was reviewing a draft version of the Plan and intend to convene the study advisory committee early in the New Year.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT this item be received as information.

The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.