HERITAGE
TOWN OF
Canada Room,
Members Absent
Julie Christian, Chair Evelin Ellison (regrets)
Maria Pia Andrejin Regional Councillor Jim Jones (regrets)
Susan Casella
Judy Dawson-Ryan, Vice-Chair
Amar Banerjee
Joan Natoli
Marie Jones
Councillor John Webster
R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner
Yvonne Hurst – Committee Secretary
The Chair convened the meeting at the hour
of
Marie Jones disclosed a conflict with Item 11 as she is the owner of 11 Heritage Corners Lane, Markham Heritage Estates.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (16.11)
HERITAGE
THAT the
Heritage Markham agenda and addendum agenda be approved as circulated.
CARRIED.
2. HERITAGE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning_________________
Comments
were received from Evelin Ellison with regard to the wording of the
recommendation under Item 19 of the May 11th minutes. The Committee concurred that the
recommendation should be reviewed at the next meeting.
HERITAGE
THAT the
Minutes of the Heritage Markham meeting held on May 11, 2005 be received and
adopted with the exception of Item 19;
AND THAT
Item 19 be deferred to the July meeting of Heritage Markham.
CARRIED.
3. INFORMATION
INFORMATION ON HERITAGE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning_________________
HERITAGE
THAT
Heritage Markham endorses the use of the “Information on Heritage Markham
Meetings” handout prepared by Heritage section staff.
CARRIED.
4. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
12
PROPOSED NEW OPEN PORCH (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
Ron and Ann
Marie Waine (Owners)________________________
The Senior
Heritage Planner reviewed the proposal for a new open porch at
Mr. Waine was in attendance to address the recommendations of the ARSC. He noted that two requests have been made: 1) lower the pitch of the roof and 2) simplify the design.
He stated that he is in agreement with the request to lower the pitch of the roof and by lowering the pitch of the roof, the portico can be made a little wider. He did not, however, agree with the sub-committee’s recommendation to simplify the design and wishes to continue with the proposed design. He noted that the design of the posts is consistent with the front and sides of the house and the overall design is in compliance with features found in a Gothic Revival house.
He suggested that one slender post at each corner would not be adequate to support the proposed structure. The proposed posts have a quatrefoil design and would complement the gingerbread trim found on the front and side of the house and the more elaborate posts found on the side of the house. He also noted that the proposed porch cannot be seen from the street.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham request the applicant to submit new drawings showing the revised pitch
of the roof;
AND THAT the
applicant work with Town (Heritage Section) staff to finalized the details of
the design.
CARRIED.
5. SITE PLAN APPROVAL
APPLICATION
SC
121 ROBINSON STREET
WINDOW SPECIFICATIONS FOR NEW
Extract: R.
Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner
____________Ray
and Carlo Farone_(Owners)_____________________________
The Senior
Heritage Planner reviewed Site Plan Control Application SC
The owner wishes to use an aluminium clad window due to costs and maintenance issues. A sample of the proposed window was brought for the committee’s review. It was pointed out that this is a large commercial project and the Architectural Review Sub-Committee has been open to the idea of considering metal or vinyl clad wood windows provided that the proportions of the pane divisions are historically correct and the windows have externally–adhered muntin bars.
Jonas Perket, Ryan McGonigal and Carlo Farne were in attendance to address the
Committee. A sample of a
It was noted that the proposed colour of the windows is white. The Committee expressed concerns that, with such a large amount of windows against a reddish brick the overall appearance would be somewhat glaring. It was suggested that a softer colour would be more appropriate.
The issue of screens was also discussed. It was noted that the Town has a screen policy and this will be provided to the applicants.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham is generally supportive of the
AND THAT,
considering the colour of brick to be used on the building, the owner be
encouraged to consider a slightly softer colour for the windows;
AND THAT the windows are to have historically correct proportions of pane division, externally-adhered muntin bars, and be a convincing facsimile of a traditional double-hung wood window.
CARRIED.
6. SPECIAL STUDY
THORNHILL HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PLAN REVIEW
ISSUE
IDENTIFICATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning_________________
The Manager of
Heritage Planning provided an overview of the status of the Thornhill Heritage
Conservation District Plan Review. A
public meeting was held on
Phillip Carter and Paul Oberst, consultants for the
Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan Review, were in attendance. Phillip Carter advised that he was involved
in the first Thornhill Heritage Conservation District study in 1985 and has
been involved in a number of other heritage reviews over the years (e.g.
Collingwood, Kleinburg) as well as sitting as a member of the Port Hope LACAC. Mr. Carter made a number of comments related
to his work on the THCD Review:
-
he noted that
-
he outlined the boundaries of
the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District (district extend to the creek on
the east and
-
- The Unionville Heritage Conservation District Plan (which is more current) is being used as a reference tool to develop the THCD plan;
-
Issues being considered when
preparing the THCD plan are: character and guidelines; administration and
enforcement; communication; planning and landscaping;
- A flexible approach for additions and materials is suggested for non-heritage properties;
- The importance of trees and landscaping will be recognized;
- The Official Plan and Zoning by-laws will be reviewed to ensure they help reinforce the varied character of the District;
-
There will be a special effort
to protect and enhance
- The policies of the Heritage District Plan take precedence over municipal by-law requirements.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the suggested recommendations in the Issue Identification Report for the advancement of the Heritage District Plan Study.
CARRIED.
7. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
ASSESSMENT OF HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager
of Heritage Planning
Carole Danard,
Agent____________________________________
The Senior Heritage
Planner provided an overview of the assessment of heritage significance for
The Senior Heritage Planner explained the difference between the “A”, “B” and “C” categories of buildings within heritage districts:
- “A” buildings are heritage buildings
- “B” buildings are compatible buildings but not necessarily of heritage value
- “C” buildings do not fit in the heritage character
The Manager of Heritage Planning noted that the categories were established in 1991. The “A” and “C” categories do not present a problem. However, the “B” category includes building from the 1920s, 30s and 40s that sometimes exhibit characteristics found within heritage buildings and “fit” in the district.
The question was raised: At what time does a structure become a “heritage building”.
Should there be a cut-off year? What happens to future heritage if the buildings of the 50s/60s/70s are taken down?
The Senior Heritage Planner noted that a list outlining the re-evaluation of the buildings in the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District will probably be finalized by the Fall of 2005 and provided to Heritage Markham for review.
Ms. Carole Danard was
in attendance with the owner of the property to hear the committee’s discussion
and feedback with respect to the proposed demolition of
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham recommends that the existing frame house at
CARRIED.
8. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
ASSESSMENT OF HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
Donna Nitchie
(Owner)__________________________________
The Senior Heritage Planner noted that there may be concerns from the Toronto Region Conservation Authority with regard to any changes to the structures on this property since a portion of the property appears to be within the flood plane.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham recommends that the front part of the house at
AND THAT any
plans to improve the house include an exterior restoration plan for the front
part of the building and an architecturally compatible design for any additions
based on the 1870s period of the house;
AND THAT it is
recommended that the owner contact the TRCA to determine what restrictions may
be applied to the property that may impact future development options.
CARRIED.
9 REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
CALIBER HOMES ESTATE LOTS – DESIGN
JAMES WALKER COURT
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager
of Heritage Planning
. Danny DiMeo __________________________________________
The Senior
Heritage Planner advised that revised front and rear elevations for the
proposed house on
HERITAGE
WHEREAS, the
area that includes
THAT house designs in the gateway area should be sympathetic to the Heritage Conservation District;
AND THAT
Heritage Markham recommends that, as the four properties on
CARRIED.
10. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
COMMUNITIES IN
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager
of Heritage Planning
. C. Harrison,
Program Manager – Communities in Bloom______
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham recommends that the prototype for the proposed historic cemetery
identification signs for the Communities in Bloom Cemetery Signage Project be
standardized and simplified in the following manner:
-
use a standard colour for all
cemetery signs Town-wide;
-
consider a historical
grey-green as the background colour;
-
omit the arched top and logo;
-
make the sign a simple
rectangular shape;
-
consider using a traditional
decorative motif to accent the text;
-
use sharp serifs on the
typeface rather than the rounded ones.
CARRIED.
Marie Jones, having previously declared a disclosure of interest with respect to Item #11, did not participate in the voting with respect to this item. Ms. Jones sat in the delegate’s seat to answer questions from the committee.
11. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
DESIGN CONCEPT
FOR ENTRANCE PORCHES
11 HERITAGE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager
of Heritage Planning
. Marie Jones
(Owner)_____________________________________
The Manager of Heritage Planning noted that Town (Heritage Section) staff, Susan Casella (Heritage Markham) and Elizabeth Wimmer (Senior Landscape Planner – Urban Design) met with the applicant on site at 11 Heritage Corners Lane. A number of recommendations emanated from the meeting: number of steps should be limited to five; steps and deck should have an overhang; deck boards should run perpendicular to house, stoops should be painted and a fence should be placed on a small fieldstone wall that would allow the grade to be raised.
Ms. Marie Jones, indicated that she has reviewed staff recommendation and, while supportive of the design and number of steps, she could not support the recommendation pertaining to the retaining wall.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham has no objection to the proposed stoop designs for 11 Heritage
- maximum number of steps is to be five and this is to be achieved by raising the grade in front of the house upon which a historic fence can be installed;
-
the design of the stoop to
generally reflect the sketch received on
o posts to be a 4/4 dressed with quality wood
o overhang on steps and deck
o bullnose treatment on exposed ends
o panelling under the deck to be vertical wood with small spacing framed with larger framing member on the bottom;
o any additional design features to be confirmed with staff including paint colours.
- The applicant to work with the Town’s Landscape-Urban Design Section to achieve a historic landscape treatment in the front area of the dwelling.
CARRIED.
12. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
ASSESSMENT OF CONDITION OF WINDOWS
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager
of Heritage Planning
. Julia Jordon,
Owner_____________________________________
The Senior Heritage
Planner noted that staff and the Architectural Review Sub-Committee have
visited the property at
Mrs.
David Jordan,
Mrs.
The following comments were provided by the Committee:
- it was suggested that the Committee could support the installation of new replicated windows on the addition to the main house provided that the windows were compatible to the heritage fabric of the original home;
- the owner could investigate the possibility of offsetting costs through the heritage property tax reduction program;
- the Committee could not support new windows on the original heritage brick building;
- the Heritage Guidelines require the windows on heritage buildings to be retained and restored; replacement being a last option when restoration is not possible;
- the applicant was encouraged to explore all options and that committee members would endeavour to provide possible contacts with respect to restoration of the windows;
- while the present guidelines states that it is a “preference” to retain and restore heritage windows, the Council has supported the committee’s position that heritage windows are to be retained and restored.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham sympathizes with the window-related issues of
the owner of the designated heritage house at 124 Main Street, Unionville,
however, the preservation of original materials is a guiding principle of
heritage conservation, therefore the replacement of the original wood windows
on the brick heritage structure cannot be supported;
AND THAT Heritage Markham recommends that since the original wood windows are in a restorable condition, the owner consider other options for improving the operability and energy-efficiency of the windows;
AND THAT Heritage Markham supports the replacement of windows in the addition to the main house provided that the windows have historically correct proportions of pane division, externally-adhered muntin bars, and be a convincing facsimile of a traditional double-hung wood window;
AND THAT a Heritage Permit will be required for any work to be done
on the exterior architectural features of the house.
CARRIED.
13. SITE PLAN APPROVAL
APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 05 012214
SECOND STOREY ADDITION
22 DEANBANK DRIVE (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
G. Duncan, Senior
Heritage Planner
R. Robotham, Architect.__________________________________
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham generally supports the design concept for the expansion and remodelling
of the house at
-
simplification of the window
pane pattern;
-
compliance with the height
provisions of the by-law;
-
preservation of existing
vegetation.
CARRIED.
14. HERITAGE
PERMIT APPLICATION
SIDING REPLACEMENT –
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
Bryan Sloss,
Owner_____________________________________
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham recommends that horizontal vinyl clapboard in an appropriate heritage
colour be approved for the replacement of the existing aluminium siding on the
Thornhill Mews building at 7787 Yonge Street, Thornhill;
AND THAT the recently installed stone patterned vinyl panels above the restaurant windows be removed and replaced with horizontal vinyl siding or left plain to receive a sign band;
AND THAT the
recently installed stone patterned vinyl siding on the ground floor level south
wall be permitted to remain since its visual impact is not significant.
CARRIED.
15. REQUEST
FOR FEEDBACK
8 GREEN HOLLOW COURT (FORMERLY
9516 NINTH LINE)
PRELIMINARY
PLANS FOR A DAYCARE (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager
of Heritage Planning
S. Heaslip, East
District Planning Co-ordinator
Farrah
Jethwani, Owner__________________________________
The Senior
Heritage Planner noted that the heritage structure at
- remove the gable roofed portico (the previous canopy was a 20th century addition;
- use wood shingles for the roof the heritage house;
- use landscaping to draw attention to the house.
Ms. Farrah
Jethwani, accompanied by her father, was in attendance to hear the committee’s
feedback with regard to the preliminary plans for a daycare at
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham generally supports the concept plan for the restoration of the
Clendenen House, 8 Green Hollow Court (formerly 9516 Ninth Line) and the
additions required to create a daycare facility;
AND THAT the
removal of the rear kitchen wing to facilitate the additions is supported as
the frame wing is in poor condition, it has no basement and is a secondary
feature of the house;
AND THAT in the
development of a future site plan application, the addition should not
overwhelm the heritage house, and should be treated in materials and colours
that will complement the older building.
CARRIED.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham supports the Restoration Plan for the Adam Clendenen House at
CARRIED.
16. BUILDING PERMIT
APPLICATIONS
FILE NOS. 05 013 915 HP, 05 013 911 DP
NEW DETACHED GARAGE/DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE
26 FRANKLIN STREET, MARKHAM VILLAGE (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager
of Heritage Planning
Michelle Au, Zoning
Examiner______________________
HERITAGE MARKHAM
RECOMMENDS:
THAT Heritage
Markham has no objection to the removal of the existing garage at
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the proposed new garage subject to the following:
· Colour to confirmed with Heritage Section staff;
· Garage door to be a simple treatment
CARRIED.
17. INFORMATION
HERITAGE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager
of Heritage Planning________________
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham endorses the revised policy on documentation and salvaging subject to the following minor changes:
·
that the Heritage Markham
repository of salvaged architectural features should be included in the
salvaging policy, and
·
that the items under Policy
Guideline 2 should be placed in order of priority.
CARRIED.
18. INFORMATION
VARLEY GALLERY –
ACQUISITION OF A BERCZY PORTRAIT (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning________________
HERITAGE
THAT the
information regarding the Varley Gallery – acquisition of a Berczy portrait, be
received as Information.
CARRIED.
19. CORRESPONDENCE (16.11)
Extracts: R.
Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning________________
HERITAGE
THAT the following Correspondence be received as information:
1.
Harrowsmith Country Life
Magazine: Article on
2.
Community Heritage
3. Edifice Magazine: Issue No. 5
4. Society for the Preservation of Historic Thornhill: May 2005 Newsletter
5.
Heritage
CARRIED.
20. REQUEST
FOR FEEDBACK
ASSESSMENT OF CULTURAL
HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
Ron Blake, West District Co-ordinator
Nigel Connell (SPOHT)____________________________
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham acknowledges the cultural heritage significance of the York Farmers’
Market at
AND THAT
Heritage Markham recommends to Planning staff and to Council that land use
planning policies be put in place through the
CARRIED.
21. REQUEST
FOR FEEDBACK
16 DAVID GOHN CIRCLE,
PROPOSED GARAGE/URBAN BARN
(16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
Kevin
Habib (Owner)_________________________________
The Manager of
Heritage Planning outlined the design of the garage proposed for
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham will support future Site Plan Control and Minor Variance applications
for the proposed garage/urban barn at
CARRIED.
22. SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION
ALTERATIONS TO
JABEZ CHILDREN’S CENTRE INC. (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
T.
Williams, Planner_____________________________________
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the
Site Plan Control Application for the Jabez Children’s Centre subject to the
porch railings being made of painted wood in a traditional design, with a top
and bottom rail and plain square or rectangular pickets, and having corner
posts and end posts with simple moulded caps;
AND THAT all existing wood windows and doors
and other original exterior details on the heritage building are to remain and
be repaired as required;
AND THAT the applicant be requested to
provide details of the railing to Town (Heritage Section) staff;
AND FURTHER THAT the applicant be encouraged
to meet with Town (Heritage Section) staff and then attend an Architectural
Review Sub-Committee with respect to appropriate signage for the property.
CARRIED.
23. COMMITTEE
OF ADJUSTMENT
FILE
A/102/05
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning
Stacia Muradali, Committee of Adjustment
The Manager, Heritage Planning,
provided an overview of Committee of Adjustment Application A/102/05 –
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no
comment on Committee of Adjustment application A/102/05 regarding a rear porch
at
CARRIED.
24,
DRAFT SECONDARY PLAN
HIGHWAY
404 NORTH PLANNING DISTRICT
REVIEW
OF HERITAGE COMPONENT (16.11)
Extracts: Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning
Tim Lambe, Manager of Policy
and Research
The Manager, Heritage Planning,
provided an overview of the heritage components of the Draft Secondary Plan,
Highway 404 North Planning District. The
sections that contain heritage references were pointed out to the
committee. Under 4.2 the addition of the
words “and cultural heritage” is recommended by Town (Heritage Section)
staff. A map showing the boundaries of
the Official Plan Amendment and a list of the Heritage Properties located
within these boundaries are attached to the draft O.P.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no
objection to the Draft Secondary Plan for the Highway 404 North Planning
District subject to the addition of ‘cultural heritage’ to the Goal Section of
the plan (4.2g) and the inclusion of a map indicating the location of the
cultural heritage resources as part of Appendix 2;
AND THAT Town (Heritage Section)
staff ensure that the proposed road network and storm water retention ponds do
not negatively impact the existing cultural heritage resources.
CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at
Heritage
Minutes 2005-06-08