HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE

TOWN OF MARKHAM

Canada Room, Markham Civic Centre

Wednesday, August 10, 2005

Members Absent

Julie Christian, Chair Marie Jones

Elizabeth Plashkes Rosemary Lamon

Evelin Ellison

Susan Casella

Judy Dawson-Ryan, Vice-Chair

Amar Banerjee

Maria Pia Andrejin

Joan Natoli

Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Councillor John Webster

Staff

R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner

P. Wokral, Planner Heritage and Conservation

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, JULY 13, 2005 (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning_________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the Minutes of the Heritage Markham meeting held on July 13, 2005 be received and adopted.

CARRIED.

3. HERITAGE DESIGNATION

RESEARCH REPORT AND HERITAGE DESIGNATION

7555 MARKHAM ROAD (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
M. Wouters, Senior Planner_______________________________

The Senior Heritage Planner advised that the Architectural Review Sub-Committee has visited the heritage property at 7555 Markham Road. He also noted that the applicant has requested an amendment to staff’s recommendation. Costco, owner of the lands, is aware of the heritage building on the site and that the building may have to be moved to integrate the home into the new development. The site visit proved interesting as an older structure was discovered within the newer heritage building.

Ms. Judy Bates, representing the applicant, noted that there are no concerns with staff’s recommendation. However, she requested that Heritage Markham incorporate a proposed amendment into the committee’s final recommendation. The amendment for consideration was: “That Heritage Markham acknowledges that the Raymer-Robb house will be relocated within the parcel known municipally as 7555 Markham Road and such location will be determined though the development approval process.” She indicated that the developer is willing to work with staff to find a suitable location for the heritage structure and a heritage consultant has been hired to assist with this process. She further indicated, in response to the concerns of the committee with respect to landscaping and trees, that these items will be given consideration in the final site plan for this development.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham accept the research report on the Raymer-Robb farmhouse prepared by Heritage Markham staff, July, 2005 to support designation of this property;

AND THAT Heritage Markham recommends that Council designate the property at 7555 Markham Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

CARRIED.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham acknowledges that the Raymer-Robb house will be relocated within the parcel known municipally as 7555 Markham Road and such location will be determined through the development approval process.

CARRIED.

4. HERITAGE DESIGNATION
FILE NO. SU 05 009 324
9767 KENNEDY ROAD (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
S. Kitagawa, Senior Planner______________________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham recommends that Council designate the Henry Pingle Sr. House under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

CARRIED.

5. DEMOLITION PERMIT APPLICATION

FILE NO. 05 015490

11162 KENNEDY ROAD (16.11)
Extracts: Regan Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning______________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the documentation on Demolition Permit Application – File no. 05 015490 – 11162 Kennedy Road, be received as information.

CARRIED.

6. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 05 014592
JABEZ LEARNING CENTRE (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

T. Williams, Planner_____________________________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the design of the proposed free-standing sign for the Jabez Learning Centre, File No. SC 05 014592.

CARRIED.

7. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
FILE NO. SC 05 017443
PROPOSED NEW DWELLING

29 WILSON STREET (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
P. Wokral, Heritage Planner_______________________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham refer the site plan application for 29 Wilson St. to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for review and comments.

CARRIED.

8. PROPOSED ADDITION + REMODELLING
107 JOHN STREET, THORNHILL (16.11)

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

The Senior Heritage Planner provided an overview of the addition and remodelling proposed for 107 John Street, Thornhill. He noted that preliminary plans and elevations have been received for the ranch style bungalow built in the 1970’s. The proposed design provides for a stone facing and stucco. The use of stucco is permitted in the district, however, the stone facing is not a permitted material. He also pointed out that the owner of 107 John Street has proceeded with exterior renovations on the property without submitting a building permit for approval. The owner has been charged with respect to these unapproved renovations.

The Committee expressed concerns that there are a number of questions outstanding with respect to the proposed additions and remodelling of this home and the applicant should be requested to provide additional information on:

- existing square footage of the home

- a site plan

- proposed square footage for the home

- does the existing home with the proposed additions comply with the Town’s Zoning By-law?

The Committee asked that this information be provided prior to the meeting of the Architectural Review Sub-Committee and that the sub-committee meeting be held on a suitable night for the committee’s Thornhill representatives.

Mr. Leibrecht, an area resident from Thornhill, expressed his concerns with respect to the work that has been commenced at 107 John Street. Mr. Leibrecht will be provided with the 24 hour telephone number for the Town’s By-law Enforcement Department so that a report can be submitted if further work is begun.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham refer the preliminary design for 107 John St. in Thornhill to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for further consideration;

AND THAT the applicant be requested to submit the following information prior to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee meeting:

- existing square footage of the home

- a site plan

- proposed square footage for the home

- does the existing home with the proposed additions comply with the Town’s Zoning By-law?

CARRIED.

9. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 05 015805
SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION – NEW HOME
94 JAMES SCOTT ROAD (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 provisions for windows, materials, colours, etc.

CARRIED.

10. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 05 017416

SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION – REAR ADDITION
190 MAIN STREET NORTH, MARKHAM VILLAGE HCD
(16.11)

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

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham recommends that the Site Plan Control application for 190 Main Street North be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for review and comment.

CARRIED.

11. CORRESPONDENCE (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning___________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the following Correspondence be received as information:

1. Heritage Toronto Walks – 2005 – Schedule of Events

2. Coach House Books – Book Launch – 4 Square, An introduction to the Sharon Temple National Historic Site.

3. Heritage Toronto – Heritage Columns News Letter, Summer, 2005.

4. R. Pucholt – Letter re Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Community Meeting, June 9.

5. Doors Open 2005 – Request for Volunteers

6. Ontario Historical Society – OHS Bulletin, Summer, 2005

CARRIED.

12. HERITAGE DESIGNATION

WILLIAM FORSTER HOUSE

8882 REESOR ROAD (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
S. Marsh, Senior Planner_______________________________

The Senior Heritage Planner advised that the William Forster House at 8882 Reesor Road is included in the list of heritage buildings in the Cornell Secondary Plan. He provided a brief history of the house and indicated that the house is currently tenanted and well cared for. However, a recommendation to designate would be appropriate at this time to facilitate the successful integration of the building into the proposed development.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham recommends that Council designate the William Forster House at 8882 Reesor Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

CARRIED.

13. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
05 017572 DP
10225 KENNEDY RD.

PROPOSED DEMOLITION OF TWO HOUSES (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
P. Raynes, Applications Administrator_______________________

The Senior Heritage Planner advised that a demolition application had previously been received for the barns at 10225 Kennedy Road. While there was nothing significant about the barns, it was determined by way of a site visit that two heritage structures are located on this site. The Heritage Planner provided a report outlining the heritage significance of the Homer Wilson Farmhouse and the J.P. Carr Cottage. In addition, it was noted that the Pingle Farm Cemetery is also located on this site and contains a marble gravestone obelisk marking the resting place of 2 generations of Pingles who were members of the original Berczy settlers of 1784.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham does not support demolition of the Homer Wilson brick farmhouse or the J. P. Carr Cottage at 10225 Kennedy Road.

AND THAT Heritage Markham recommends that Council designate the Homer Wilson Farmhouse, the J.P. Carr Cottage and the Pingle Cemetery at 10225 Kennedy Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

CARRIED.

14. HERITAGE DESIGNATION
LEWIS J. BURKHOLDER HOUSE

6881 HIGHWAY 7 (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning___________

The Senior Heritage Planner noted that the Lewis J. Burkholder House at 6881 Highway 7 is one of 22 buildings of heritage significance identified in the Cornell Secondary Plan. The property has recently changed ownership and the new owner (a numbered company) does not appear to be taking any measures to secure the property. The house and outbuildings are vacant and rapidly deteriorating. An order to comply has been filed to compel the owner to secure the building and property.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham recommends to Council that the Lewis J. Burkholder House at 6881 Highway 7 be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

CARRIED.

15. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF VERANDAH BASES AND POSTS

6 PETER STREET (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning___________

The Senior Heritage Planner noted that 6 Peter Street is located in old Markham village. The owner is proposing to replace the existing Edwardian masonry bases and posts on the front verandah with Victorian style turned posts. In 2003, Heritage Markham approved a Victorian style porch with turned posts for the rear of this home. Heritage staff have recently met with the owners and indicated that Victorian posts are not architecturally compatible with the Edwardian roof structure, the existing verandah has been on this house for most of its history and the bases and posts appear to be in good condition.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham advise the owner of 6 Peter Street that the proposed replacement of the masonry bases and wood posts of the existing front verandah with turned posts is not supported;

AND THAT the Edwardian Classical style front verandah is a significant heritage feature of the house that should be preserved and repaired as required.

AND THAT a Heritage Permit is required for any exterior changes.

CARRIED.

16. SPECIAL EVENT

HERITAGE MARKHAM 30^TH ANNIVERSARY

HERITAGE MARKHAM AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE 2005

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning___________

The Manager Heritage Planning noted that Heritage Markham will celebrate its 30^th Anniversary on October 28, 2005. Celebrations have been arranged in the past for the 20^th and 25^th anniversaries. It was suggested that the 2005 Heritage Markham Awards of Excellence sub-committee meet to begin planning the special events for 2005.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the 2005 Heritage Markham Awards of Excellence Sub-Committee meet to discuss the following:

· Nominations for the 2005 Heritage Markham Awards of Excellence;

· Ceremony of the Awards of Excellence (location, guests, invitation, refreshments, etc)

· Celebration of 30 years of Heritage Markham (speaker, contest, etc.)

AND THAT the Sub-Committee report to Heritage Markham in September on the planning of these events.

CARRIED.

17. ZONING AMENDMENT TO PERMIT TWO

SEMI-DETACHED DWELLINGS

32 WASHINGTON STREET

MARKHAM VILLAGE HCD – FILE NO. ZA 05 017696

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning___________

The Senior Heritage Planner advised that an application has been received to allow construction of a pair of semi-detached houses at 32 Washington Street. The property has a frontage of 52 ft. The proposed frontages for the two semi-detached houses would be 26 ft. and 25.6 ft. Minimum frontage for a semi-detached dwelling in this area is 75 ft. Proposed house designs were submitted for the committee’s review. The designs illustrate a semi-detached house with attached garages side by side.

The Committee expressed concerns that the proposed designs with their projecting front garages and lack of building façade are not suitable for the heritage area.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham does not support the concept plan for the two semi-detached dwellings at 32 Washington Street;

AND THAT the owner be requested to work with Town (Heritage Section) staff to consider alternative designs that would compliment the heritage nature of the area.

CARRIED.

18. PRELIMINARY DRAWINGS FOR PROPOSED NEW RESIDENCE

43 ALBERT STREET

MARKHAM VILLAGE HCD

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning___________

The Heritage Planner noted that Council, in June 2005, approved the demolition of the current house at 43 Albert Street. Preliminary drawings have been provided for a proposed new residence indicating the scale, window styles, materials and proportions. The proposed design may require variances on Albert and Houghton Streets as the porches may not comply with permitted set-backs on both streets.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham refer the preliminary design for the new house at 43 Albert Street to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for review and comment;

AND THAT the applicant be advised that Heritage Markham expects that the proposed design will comply with all rules and regulations of the Town of Markham including but not limited to lot coverage, height, set-backs, etcetera.

CARRIED.

19. REVISED SITE PLAN AND ELEVATIONS

J. ADDISON SCHOOL

2 VALLEYWOOD DRIVE

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning___________

The Senior Heritage Planner noted that a revised site plan and elevation drawings have been received for the private school proposed for 2 Valleywood Drive. The revised drawings have addressed Heritage Markham’s concerns as outlined by the Committee in May, 2005. A copy of the revised drawings were provided to the Committee for review. Heritage Section staff indicated that they have no concerns with the revised plans.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the revised site plan and elevations for the J. Addison School at 2 Valleywood Drive be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for review with authority to approve;

AND THAT Heritage Markham delegates final approval authority for the design details and colours to Heritage Section Staff.

CARRIED.

20. PROPOSED PLANS FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE

HENRY ARNOLD HOUSE

10370 WOODBINE AVENUE

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning___________

The Planner, Heritage and Conservation, advised that final drawings have been received for the restoration of the Henry Arnold House which is to be relocated from its original site within the Cathedral Town development to 10370 Woodbine Avenue.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the concept plan for the restoration of the Henry Arnold House subject to the future Site Plan Agreement containing the usual provisions for windows, materials, colours, etc.

CARRIED.

21. REMOVAL OF ENCLOSED PORCH

CENTRAL UNITED CHURCH MANSE

127 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning___________

The Senior Heritage Planner advised that Central United Church has submitted a letter requesting Heritage Markham’s approval for the removal of an enclosed porch from the south side of the building. The porch appears to be an addition to the original building and Town (Heritage Section) staff indicated that the removal of the porch and ramp would not detract from the essential character of the building.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the removal of the enclosed porch, balcony and ramp at the south end of the Central United Church Manse at 127 Main Street, Unionville;

AND THAT any doors and windows on the south wall be finished appropriately and in accordance with the Ontario Building Code and any applicable Town standards and a landing be provided to serve the side door.

CARRIED.

22. HERITAGE BUILDING STATUS

FARMHOUSE ON FEDERAL LANDS

10987 NINTH LINE

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning___________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham requests that Transport Canada keep heritage houses within its property holdings in the Town of Markham occupied in order to help ensure their preservation;

AND THAT pending the report and recommendations of the Transport Canada Local Heritage Steering Committee and future land use plans within the Green Space area of the Pickering Lands Site, that the heritage house at 10987 Ninth Line be repaired as needed and kept tenanted.

CARRIED.

The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

Heritage Minutes 2005-08-10