HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE

TOWN OF MARKHAM

Canada Room, Markham Civic Centre

Wednesday, July 13, 2005

Members Absent

Julie Christian, Chair Maria Pia Andrejin

Elizabeth Plashkes Joan Natoli

Evelin Ellison Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Susan Casella

Judy Dawson-Ryan, Vice-Chair

Amar Banerjee

Rosemary Lamon

Marie Jones

Councillor John Webster

Staff

R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner

Yvonne Hurst – Committee Secretary

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

The Chair convened the meeting at the hour of 7:15 p.m. by asking for any declarations of interest with respect to items on the agenda. No-one indicated a disclosure 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 as circulated.

CARRIED.

2. HERITAGE MARKHAM MINUTES, JUNE 8, 2005 (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning_________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the Minutes of the Heritage Markham meeting held on June 8, 2005 be received and adopted as amended by:

- Page 5 second bullet point, second line should read “(district extends to the creek at the east side of the bridge on the east and Yonge Street on the west);”

CARRIED.

3. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

6889 FOURTEENTH AVENUE

HERITAGE BUILDING EVALUATION (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning_________________

The Senior Planner, Heritage and Conservation, advised that members of the Architectural Review Sub-Committee and Heritage Section staff met on site with Mr. Stan Zeidenberg, who is the real estate broker representing the owner of 6889 Fourteenth Avenue. It was noted that 6889 Fourteenth Avenue is listed on the Inventory of Heritage Buildings and since the property is for sale the owner wants feedback on the heritage significance of the building. It was determined from the on-site visit and a subsequent evaluation that this house would fall into the Group 3 category.

Mr. Stan Zeidenberg advised that the owner is looking for the ability to demolish the house after first offering it to the Town or the public for the sum of $1 for anyone wishing to relocate the structure.

The Manager, Heritage Planning, noted that the Group 3 buildings have the lowest priority for preservation. It is recommended that the building be documented and photographed prior to issuance of a demolition permit.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the research provided by the Architectural Review Sub-committee and Heritage Section staff regarding the evaluation of the heritage significance of 6889 Fourteenth Avenue, be received.

AND THAT the evaluation of the building as a Group 3 heritage structure be accepted.

CARRIED.

4. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
2920 SIXTEENTH AVENUE
PROPOSAL TO RELOCATE THE JAMES WALKER HOUSE
TO MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning_________________

The Senior Planner, Heritage and Conservation, provided an overview of the proposal to relocate the James Walker House, 2920 Sixteenth Avenue, to Markham Heritage Estates. He noted that the applicants have previously appeared before Heritage Markham in 2001 and again in 2003 to present their proposal to relocate the Georgian house to Markham Heritage Estates. Heritage Markham has not supported this request in the past on the basis that the house has potential for integration into the future development of the property. Heritage Section staff maintain that the house is not sufficiently threatened to warrant moving the home into the Estates.

Ms. Holly MacDonald and Mr. Anthony Nehme were in attendance to address the committee. Ms. MacDonald requested that the committee reconsider its previous decision and approve the house for relocation to Markham Heritage Estates. She noted that there are no development applications currently in the planning stages for this property and the house is deteriorating rapidly. She provided photographs for the committee that showed the extensive damage to the house over the past 8 winters. She stressed that the owner of the house is not interested in maintaining the property and is letting the house fall into disrepair.

The Manager, Heritage Planning, advised the committee that the owner can be required to secure the property. He noted that Property Standards can issue an order to bring the building up to a secure standard. He also noted that there are only 15 lots remaining in Markham Heritage Estates and there are about 100-105 buildings that are threatened in Markham. He outlined the criteria used in determining the extent to which buildings are considered threatened: certainty of the threat, timing of the threat, historical significance, architectural significance, style of building, material, height and form. He advised that the Walker House rated 48 out of the possible 100/105 building that are threatened.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham receive the deputation by Holly Macdonald and Anthony Nehme on the James Walker House;

AND THAT Heritage Markham does not support the relocation of the Walker House to the Markham Heritage Estates;

AND THAT Heritage Markham supports the protection of the house on site and incorporated into future development;

AND THAT Council be requested to consider a new heritage property maintenance by-law that would incorporate provisions found in the new Heritage Act;

AND FURTHER THAT the Town’s by-laws be implemented to immediately require the owner to:

- board the house to prevent vandalism;

- repair and secure the roof;

- repair eavestroughs.

CARRIED.

5. HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATIONS

APPROVED BY STAFF - SPRING 2005 (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning_________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the information with respect to Heritage Permit Applications approved by Staff – Spring, 2005, be received.

CARRIED.

6. JAMES WALKER COURT

PROPOSED UNIT FOR LOT 31 (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning_________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the information with respect to the proposed unit for lot 31, James Walker Court, be received.

CARRIED.

7. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
197 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE

FOUNDATION REPAIR

FILE NO. 04 028684 (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

J. Ryerson, Director of Varley Art Gallery__________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the Building Permit Application for 197 Main Street, Unionville – foundation repair.

CARRIED.

8.         ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
            159-159A MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE
            REMOVAL OF HOLDING PROVISION – LYNZEY INN (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner________________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no comment on the Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 159-159A Main Street, Unionville, removal of holding provision – Lynzey Inn.

CARRIED.

9. COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCE APPLICATION
22 DEANBANK, THORNHILL
VARIANCE – INCREASE TO MAXIMUM BUILDING DEPTH

FILE NO. A/122/05 (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

S. Muradali, Committee of Adjustment_____________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the application (Committee of Adjustment File A/122/05) – 22 Deanbank, Thornhill – variance to increase to maximum building depth.

CARRIED.

10. COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCE APPLICATION

8 GREEN HOLLOW COURT

VARIANCES

FILE NO. A/115/05 (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

S. Muradali, Committee of Adjustment_____________________

The Senior Planner, Heritage and Conservation, advised that the owner of 8 Green Hollow Court is about to submit a Site Plan Application for a daycare centre involving the construction of an addition to the Adam Clendenen House. He requested that the Site Plan Application, when received, be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for review.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the Site Plan Application, 8 Green Hollow Court, be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee.

CARRIED.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection from the heritage perspective to the proposed variances for 8 Green Hollow Court;

CARRIED.

11. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
45 ROUGE STREET, MARKHAM VILLAGE HCD

PROPOSED NEW HOUSE
FILE NO. SC 05 015 777 (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner_________________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the application subject to:

· the site plan agreement containing the usual heritage conditions regarding windows, materials, colour, etc.

CARRIED.

12. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
19 ROUGE STREET, MARKHAM VILLAGE HCD

PROPOSED NEW HOUSE

FILE NO. SC 05 014388 (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner_________________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the application subject to:

· the owner providing, at his cost, a Markham Remembered plaque to commemorate the heritage house on the property;

· the owner providing advanced notice of the demolition of the existing house to allow Heritage Markham or staff to visit the site to document architectural details revealed during the work.

· the applicant providing elevations of the proposed rear yard garage, to the satisfaction of staff.

· the site plan agreement containing the usual heritage conditions regarding windows, materials, colour, etc.

CARRIED.

13. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
6050 HIGHWAY 7, MARKHAM VILLAGE
NEW COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

FILE NOS. ZA 05 015302 AND SC 05 015 309 (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner_________________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the zoning by-law amendment – 6050 Highway 7, Markham Village – new commercial/residential building;

AND THAT Heritage Markham refer the site plan application to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee with authority to approve.

CARRIED.

14. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
4086 HIGHWAY 7

DEMOLITION PERMIT

FILE NO. 05 015774 (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

P. Raynes, Building Standards____________________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the Building Permit Application – 4086 Highway 7 – demolition permit, be received as information.

CARRIED.

15. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
10225 KENNEDY ROAD
DEMOLITION OF BARNS AND SHEDS
FILE NO. OS-015 488 (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

I. Davis, Document Control Clerk__________________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the Building Permit Application – 10225 Kennedy Road – demolition of barns and sheds.

CARRIED.

16.       BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
            11242 WARDEN AVENUE
            DEMOLITION OF BARNS AND SHEDS

FILE NO. 05-015492 (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

I. Davis, Document Control Clerk__________________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the Building Permit Application – 11242 Warden Avenue – demolition of barns and sheds.

CARRIED.

17.       REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
            3 HERITAGE CORNER LANE
            FRONT DECK DESIGN ISSUE – JOSEPH MARR HOUSE (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner

I. James, Senior Planner_________________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the owners of 3 Heritage Corners Lane meet with the Architectural Sub-Committee in order to discuss the front porch issue, with Sub-Committee given authority to approve an acceptable front porch design and size.

CARRIED.

18. AWARDS
ONTARIO MEDAL FOR GOOD CITIZENSHIP (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning_________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT information regarding the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship be received.

CARRIED.

19. INFORMATION
MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE COMMERCIAL-
NO PARKING (WEST SIDE) (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning_________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the information with respect to Main Street Unionville Commercial – No Parking (West Side) be received.

CARRIED.

20. CORRESPONDENCE (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning___________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the following Correspondence be received as information:

Ontario Heritage Foundation: Heritage Matters. A publication of the Ontario Heritage Foundation. Volume 3 - Issue 2.
Fort York: Adding New Buildings, June 2005
Heritage Legacy. Volume 7 Number 2, June 2005
The Markham Economist & Sun: Historic Home Moved (Joseph Marr House 8992 Reesor Road) Thursday, June 30, 2005
Heritage Canada Foundation Annual Conference 2005. Heritage and Sustainability: Canadian communities and Kyoto.
Built Heritage News – Issue No 66. June 28, 2005
Doors Open Markham (www.doorsopenmarkham.ca) August 27&28, 2005.
Wesleyan Methodist Chapel Service, Victoria Square United Church, Sunday, July 10, at 10:30 a.m.

CARRIED.

21. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION

AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION

4071 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE EAST

REVISED APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION AND ZONING AMENDMENT
FILE NOS. SU 03 109045 AND ZA 03 109048 (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

S. Kitagawa, Senior Planner ______________________________

The Manager, Heritage Planning, reviewed the revised applications for subdivision plan and Zoning Amendment for Angus Glen – West Village. He noted that there are a number of heritage properties on this site. The designated properties are the Francis Stiver House and the Casely House. Also 4071-4077 Major Mackenzie and 4073 Major Mackenzie are listed on the Markham Inventory of Heritage Buildings.

The revised plan retains the two heritage buildings on lots in the subdivision. The Manager also noted the revised land use from medium density development (townhouses) to single detached dwellings has provided a land use context that could allow for the preservation of the Stiver Tenant Farmer’s House.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham re-confirms its recommendation of May 14, 2003 with regard to Official Plan Amendment Application and Zoning By-law Amendment Application – 4071 Major MacKenzie Drive East.

CARRIED.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT, based on the change in land use for the plan of subdivision for Angus Glen West Village, that Council be requested to enter into a Heritage Conservation Easement with the owner for the “Stiver Tenant Farmer’s House” at 4073 Major Mackenzie Drive

And that item #8 of the May 14, 2003 recommendation should read:

“The owner covenants and agrees to the following with respect to the preservation of other historic resources (fences, artefacts, etc.) on the property including:

- copper lightning balls

- barn doors, horse doors

- entire section of picket fence

- cedar shingles

- windows, shutters

- doors. etcetera”

CARRIED.

22. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
9767 KENNEDY ROAD
BUILDING SITTING ON NEW LOT– HENRY PINGLE SR. HOUSE

FILE NOS. SU 05 009 324 AND ZA 05 009 327(16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

S. Kitagawa, Senior Planner_______________________________

The Senior Planner, Heritage and Conservation, outlined the proposal for 9767 Kennedy Road, the Henry Pingle Sr. House. It was noted that, at its April 25, 2005, meeting Heritage Markham expressed concern with respect to the proposed siting of the Henry Pingle Sr. House. A larger lot was recommended at that time. A revised site plan is being prepared by the applicant.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the request for feedback – 9767 Kennedy Road – building siting on new lot – Henry Pingle Sr. House – be received as information;

AND THAT when a revised site plan for the Henry Pingle St. House is received it be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee with authority to approve.

CARRIED.

23. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
11162 KENNEDY ROAD
DEMOLITION OF HOUSE, BARNS AND SHEDS
FILE NO. OS 05-015490 (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

I. Davis, Document Control Clerk__________________________

The Senior Planner, Heritage and Conservation, outlined the demolition application received for a group of abandoned buildings at 11162 Kennedy Road. He noted that the site was recently visited by Julie Christian and Town staff. A frame farmhouse was found to be located on the property. The farmhouse is not on the Markham Inventory of Heritage Buildings. A site visit to further determine the heritage significance and condition of the farmhouse was recommended.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham recommends that a site visit be arranged to facilitate further research on the house at 11162 Kennedy Road, to provide the basis of an evaluation of its heritage significance and condition in order to assist Heritage Markham with developing an appropriate recommendation;

AND THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the demolition of the barns and sheds;

AND FURTHER THAT the issue be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee with authority to approve.

CARRIED.

24. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
26 DAVID GOHN CIRCLE

WIRE DOG SECURITY FENCE (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning_________________

The Senior Planner, Heritage and Conservation, reviewed an application received requesting permission to install a wire dog security fence in the rear yard at 26 David Gohn Circle. The proposal would cover the existing traditional cedar split rail fence with either plastic or wire mesh to prevent the owner’s dog from leaving the property.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to a Heritage Permit to allow the installation of a mesh liner on the inside surface of the rear yard fence at 26 David Gohn Circle subject to the owner securing the agreement of the adjoining neighbours and the mesh being of a type that will fade into the landscape as much as possible, as determined by staff;

AND THAT, if the mesh liner is to be installed, it should be constructed with either chicken wire or agricultural wire not plastic.

AND THAT if an invisible fence is used instead, a Heritage Permit will not be required.

CARRIED.

25. VIVA WASTE RECEPTACLE DESIGN

VIVA HERITAGE STOPS (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning_________________

The Senior Planner, Heritage and Conservation, noted that designs for the heritage receptacles has been received and provided for the committee’s review. The bins are an urn design with two separate openings, one for trash and one for recyclable products.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the proposed design and colour for the waste receptacles at VIVA Heritage stops.

CARRIED.

26. FUTURE DEMOLITION

43 ALBERT STREET

MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning_________________

The Manager, Heritage Planning, advised that Council (Development Services Committee) have approved the demolition of 43 Albert Street, subject to site plan approval for a replacement building.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the information with regard to future demolition of 43 Albert Street, Markham Village Heritage Conservation District, be received.

CARRIED.

27. HERITAGE DESIGNATION

JACOB RAYMER HOUSE

7555 MARKHAM ROAD (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

M. Wouters, Senior Planner__________________________________

The Senior Planner, Heritage and Conservation, advised that there will be a meeting with Costco’s Planning Consultants to discuss preservation options for the heritage house at 7555 Markham Road, and to assess the significance of the existing additions to the building. A site visit has been arranged for Friday to 7555 Markham Road.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT a research report be prepared to support a future recommendation to designate the Jacob Raymer House – 7555 Markham Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

CARRIED.

28. REVISED SITE PLAN SC 04 021828

BAYVIEW COUNTRY CLUB

25 FAIRWAY HEIGHTS DRIVE (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

T. Williams, Project Planner_________________________________

The Senior Planner, Heritage and Conservation, advised that the heritage dwelling at 25 Fairway Heights Drive is the last remaining house from German Mills. In the revised site plan the heritage dwelling would be blocked from sight from Settler’s Park and would be surrounded by asphalt and buildings. Town staff have suggested a meeting with the applicant to discuss a more suitable approach.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the applicant be requested to meet with the Architectural Review Sub-Committee with respect to revised Site Plan SC 04 021828 – 25 Fairway Heights Drive, to determine how the site plan can be refined to better accommodate the heritage building;

AND THAT Town (Heritage Section) staff and the Thornhill representatives of Heritage Markham discuss this issue prior to meeting with the applicant;

AND THAT the applicant be advised that the proposed plan is not acceptable.

CARRIED.

29. MINOR VARIANCE AND CONSENT APPLICATIONS

2 PETER STREET

MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
S. Muradali, Committee of Adjustment_________________________

The Manager, Heritage Planning, reviewed Committee of Adjustment Applications for severance and minor variance for 2 and 4 Peter Street. He outlined the proposal to sever 2 Peter Street to create one new lot while retaining the heritage house on the retained lot, sever a small portion of 4 Peter Street and add it to 2 Peter Street to allow a new driveway north of the heritage house and to obtain the necessary variances for lot frontage and side yard setbacks related to the heritage house. Heritage Markham members expressed their concerns about how these applications would impact the character of Peter Street, if approved

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

That Heritage Markham strongly objects to the current proposal for 2 Peter Street, Markham Village HCD for the following reasons:

- the maintenance of variable lot sizes and frontages is an important factor in defining the character of the existing streetscape and pattern of development in the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District;

- the possible loss of mature vegetation;

- the impact of the severance on the existing heritage home at 2 Peter Street;

- the impact of the severance on the heritage streetscape.

CARRIED.

The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.

Heritage Minutes 2005-07-13