TWELFTH MEETING OF THE
HERITAGE
TOWN OF
Canada Room,
Members Regrets
Joan Natoli, Chair Rosemary Lamon
Ted Chisholm, Vice-Chair Julie Christian
Elizabeth Plashkes
Marie Jones
Maria Pia Andrejin
Evelin Ellison
Judy Dawson-Ryan
Susan Casella
Councillor John Webster
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
M. Seaman, Senior Planner – Heritage and Conservation
G. Duncan, Heritage Planner
Yvonne Hurst – Committee Secretary
The Chair convened the meeting at the hour
of
The Chair asked if any members of the Committee had a disclosure of pecuniary interest. No expressions of pecuniary interest were made.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (16.11)
THAT the Heritage Markham agenda and addendum agenda,
dated
CARRIED.
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
ELEVENTH HERITAGE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning_________________
HERITAGE
THAT the Minutes
of the Heritage Markham meeting held on
CARRIED.
3.
REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
PROPOSED
GARAGE
MR.
ROBERT WHITE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning_________________
Mr. and Mrs. White
(applicants) were in attendance with Russ Gregory (Architect for the project)
to obtain feed for the proposed garage at
The Heritage and Conservation Planner noted that the Whites are the new owners of this property and are proposing to build a garage similar to the garage previously proposed in 2001 but not built by the former owner. The proposed garage and link design has been provided to the Committee for review and feedback. A site plan would be forthcoming when the concept plan has been approved by Heritage Markham and Town (Heritage section) staff.
Russ Gregory noted that Heritage Markham approved a garage several years ago but the owner at that time and decided not to proceed. He asked for comments on the proposal now before the Committee with respect to the garage and link to the heritage home. Mr. Gregory pointed out that the architecture is the same as that found in the prior approved garage while the siting of the garage is slightly different. The proposed link from the garage to the heritage home is for security purposes. The link would be hidden behind existing trees, the roof of the proposed garage has been lowered 1 ft. and the link pushed back further behind the chimney of the heritage home.
The committee provided these comments as feedback:
- support the one storey design of the garage;
- no problem with the proposed footprint;
- suggested that the design of the front of the garage look more like an out building (e.g. coach house);
- suggested that applicant confirm setbacks, etc. with staff staff as Council has made some recent changes (e.g. driveway widths).
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham receive the concept plans for the proposed garage and
link at
AND THAT Heritage Markham accepts the concept of the linkage between the garage and the heritage home in principle subject to the review of architectural designs.
CARRIED.
4. REQUEST
FOR FEEDBACK
VINYL WINDOW USE ON NEW HOMES
CALIBER HOMES
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning_________________
The Heritage and
Conservation Planner advised that the applicants (Caliber Homes –
The Heritage and Conservation Planner indicated that the rear facades of this new development is a considerable distance from Main Street South while the front facades will face an internal street that is not visible from the heritage area. The applicants are requesting the use of vinyl windows on all sides of the new homes.
Mr. Danny DiMeo provided a sample of the proposed windows for the committee’s evaluation. He noted that due to an acoustical fence (which is already installed) and the slope of the land, the rear windows will not be visible from the heritage area. He advised the Committee that sales of the new homes has begun and purchasers are expressing reluctance to having wood windows due to maintenance problems and the drastic changes in Canadian weather (severe cold, heat and humidity). He pointed out that the homes are in the $500,000 to one million dollars plus range and purchasers are looking for a window product that is low maintenance and energy efficient. He also noted that the windows are available in all sizes and a range of colours. He stressed that considerable time has been spent in ensuring that the architectural details of the rear of these homes are compatible to the heritage area.
The Committee expressed a number of concerns:
- future plans for a linear park would make the area pedestrian friendly and make the rear of these homes more visible to those using the park;
- the west (rear elevations) are the most visible to the heritage area, however, the requirement for wood windows has usually been applied to the fronts of homes in a heritage area or on the side views where these views can be seen from the street (particularly corner lots);
- while these are not typical rear designs, this is the entrance to the heritage village;
- the proposed windows do not meet the heritage guidelines;
- will the acoustical wall remain? (yes)
- it was noted that considerations were made in other new developments (Rougehaven, James Scott) however the committee expressed the desire to be consistent in its application of the heritage guidelines.
It was moved and seconded:
THAT Heritage Markham supports the use of wood windows for the front elevations of the Caliber Homes (49 Main Street South) including the side elevations on the corner lots and the use of vinyl windows on the rear and side elevations (except on corner lots as noted), subject to the design of the windows being in keeping with architectural details found in the heritage area.
FAILED TO CARRY.
It was moved and seconded:
THAT Heritage
Markham supports the use of vinyl windows on all elevations of the Caliber Homes (
FAILED TO CARRY
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham supports the use of wood windows on all elevations of the Caliber Homes
(
CARRIED.
The applicant was advised to speak with the Town Clerk if it is his desire to be placed on the agenda when the Heritage Markham recommendation goes before Council.
5. POLICY
HERITAGE CONSERVATION EASEMENT POLICY (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning_________________
HERITAGE
THAT the Policy Heritage Conservation Easement Policy be received as information.
CARRIED.
6. INFORMATION
HERITAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENTS
15 STATION LANE, UNIONVILLE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning_________________
HERITAGE
THAT the information regarding the Heritage Easement Agreements for 233 Main Street, Unionville; 15 Station Lane, Unionville; 151 Main Street, Unionville; and 31 Jerman Street, Markham Village, be received.
CARRIED.
7. INFORMATION
HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HE
04 027533
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning_________________
HERITAGE
THAT the information regarding Heritage Permit Application HE 04 027533 – Main Street Unionville – Seasonal Lighting, be received.
CARRIED.
8. POLICY
COMMENTS ON BILL
60 –
AN ACT TO AMEND THE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning_________________
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham receive as information and endorse the recommendations regarding Bill 60 – An Act to amend the Ontario Heritage Act.
CARRIED.
9. INFORMATION
DOORS OPEN MARKHAM 2005 (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
____________C.
Harrison, Strategic Services______________________________
Elizabeth Plashkes
noted that the Doors Open Markham event costs approximately $20,000. The Town of
The deadline for
the 2005 event is
Catharine
Harrison, Town staff, was in attendance to hear the deliberations regarding
this issue. It was pointed out that
discussions have been held with respect to this event being supported yearly by
The following comments were provided with respect to this issue:
- suggested that a yearly event is preferable as the event may loose momentum if held only once every two years;
- noted that several of the Heritage Markham committee members would be willing to assist the leader of this event;
-
suggested that it is an
important annual event to showcase the heritage of
- suggested that the event could be held one day for each district or just one day for the event;
-
suggested that the Town of
HERITAGE
THAT the information regarding Doors Open Markham 2005 be received.
CARRIED.
10.
STUDY -
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
___________ M. Seaman, Senior Heritage
Planner_________________________
HERITAGE
THAT the study
entitled “
CARRIED.
11.
HERITAGE DESIGNATION - 2960
SIXTEENTH AVE.
DESIGNATION UNDER THE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning_________________
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham recommends to Council that the Daniel Quantz house at
CARRIED.
12. CORRESPONDENCE (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning_________________
HERITAGE
THAT the following correspondence be received as information:
a)
Heritage
b)
Anra Group Company Inc., (did
exterior restoration work on
c)
Heritage
d)
Amici Spa,
CARRIED.
13. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
SIGN ISSUES, CHILDREN’S WORLD EARLY LEARNING CENTRE
9899 HIGHWAY 48 (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
___________
Michelle Au, Applications Administrator ____________________
The Heritage and
Conservation Planner reviewed the sign issues at 9899 Highway 48 noting that
the multiple sign on the front wall of the building are not considered
appropriate for a heritage structure and tend to give the building a cluttered
look. However, it was noted that the
signage, while not appropriate, only exceeds the total allowable sign area by a
minimal amount. The owner has agreed to
reduce the number of signs on the building to one sign only (the large name
sign on the front of the building). All
other signs are to be removed by
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham thank the applicant for taking steps to improve the sign situation at the historically-designated William Read House;
AND THAT, due to the fact that standardized signage is to be installed at this location and at that time all signage will be removed from the property (plaza pylon to be erected) the Committee concurs with the following temporary conditions:
- all signage be removed from the heritage home;
- until the permits for the permanent signage are in place the applicant be permitted to retain the one large name sign (Children’s World) and install this sign on the fencing along Highway 48;
- that the photographs be permitted to be installed on the fencing but not on the Highway 48 fence;
- that a Letter of Credit be obtained from the applicant to ensure that the above conditions are met.
CARRIED.
14. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
PROPOSED ADDITION TO REPRODUCTION
HERITAGE HOUSE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning_________________
The Heritage and
Conservation Planner advised that the house at
- raise the roof on the second story to gain head room;
- propose a side addition rather than a rear addition;
The Committee suggested that the applicant consider a more suitable design for the home and with the size of the lot, address the possibility of constructing the addition at the rear of the home
HERITAGE
THAT the proposed
addition at
CARRIED.
15. MINOR
VARIANCE APPLICATION A/02/05
PETER
AND SHANNON KAKRIDONI
Extracts: R.
Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
S. Muradali, Committee
of Adjustment _________________
The
Heritage and Conservation Planner advised that the owners of
The
Committee expressed concerns with respect to the requested set backs indicating
that the lot is large enough to accommodate a significant structure without the
need for any set backs.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham does not support the minor variance application A/02/05 – 276 Main Street, Unionville;
AND THAT Regional Councillor Jones report back to Heritage Markham whether access to a rear yard garage could be obtained by way of the Toogood Pond park lane to the rear of the property.
CARRIED.
16. LETTERS
EXTENDING THE TERMS OF MEMBERS
OF
ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Extracts: R.
Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT the
correspondence regarding the extension of terms of members of advisory
committees be received as information.
CARRIED.
17. APPLICATION
FOR ZONING AMENDMENT
ZONING USE CATEGORY CHANGE
AMENDMENT
TO ADD RESTAURANT AND BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE TO THE LIST OF PERMITTED
USES
FILE NO ZA 04 027514 -
2019311 ONTARIO LIMITED
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning________________
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham has no comment on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for
CARRIED.
18. APPLICATION FOR ZONING AMENDMENT - FILE NO. ZA 04 024070
WISMER MARKHAM DEVELOPMENTS INC.
9506 HIGHWAY 48
Extracts: R.
Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning
Geoff Day, Planner________________________________________
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham recommends that the Albert Wideman House be retained on its original foundation and incorporated into any future commercial development of the property;
AND THAT the Planning Department review the types of uses permitted in the Major Commercial Zone category and exclude any uses for the property upon which the Albert Wideman House resides that would appear not to be conducive to the preservation of the Wideman House.
CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at