FOURTH MEETING OF THE
HERITAGE
TOWN OF
York Room,
MINUTES
Members Regrets
Julie Christian, Chair Joan Natoli, Vice-Chair
Judy Dawson-Ryan
Marie Jones Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Susan Casella
Ted Chisholm
Maria Pia Adrejin
Evelyn Ellison
Rosemary Lamon
Councillor John Webster
Staff
M. Seaman, Senior Planner, Heritage and Conservation
G. Duncan, Heritage Planner
Yvonne Hurst – Committee Secretary
The meeting convened at the hour of
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (16.11)
HERITAGE
THAT the Heritage Markham agenda, dated
CARRIED.
2. NEW
APPOINTMENTS TO HERITAGE
Extract: Manager, Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
That the report advising of the new appointments to the Heritage Markham Committee be received as information.
CARRIED.
3. ELECTIONS –
HERITAGE
- PROPOSED
DATE ,
Extract: Manager, Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT the report regarding elections for Heritage Markham be received as information;
AND THAT elections for Chair and
Vice-Chair be held at the
CARRIED.
4. CLASSIC WOOD WINDOWS – PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION (16.11)
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
Mr. Doug Mason,
Classic Wood Windows, provided a sample of the high quality wood windows
produced by his company. He suggested
that this type of window would be appropriate for in-fill construction and
hoped that the Committee would support the use of this product when making its
recommendations. He noted that the
product is Canadian made, uses pressure treated products with a double glazed
pane and has a coating of “Mason Guard”.
The “Mason Guard” coating is a baked on paint finish that is relatively
maintenance free and provides a historical look to the windows that is
complementary to traditional
HERITAGE
THAT the product demonstration regarding classic wood windows by Doug Mason, be received as information;
AND THAT Town (Heritage Section) staff be requested to investigate the appropriateness of using the product demonstrated by Mr. Mason on infill construction and additions with consideration given to sill configuration and suitable pane divisions;
AND FURTHER THAT a report be provided to Heritage Markham outlining staff’s findings and recommendations with respect to these windows.
CARRIED.
5.
BUILDING HEIGHT ISSUE
FILE NO. SC 03 115208
Extract: Manager, Heritage Planning
The Heritage
Planner outlined the height issue as it relates to
Mr. Greg Knight indicated that he had relied on engineers and land surveyors to ensure that the finished floor height was in conformance with the approved plan. He accepted that the finished floor height was 8 inches above the level of the approved plan but noted that his reliance on experts had resulted in the current unfortunate situation. He expressed concerns that moving the house and re-lowering it might result in damage to its fragile structure. He also expressed concerns that moving the house a second time and lowering the basement would result in a cost of approximately $60,000-$80,000.
Mr. Knight suggested that landscaping and other efforts would ameliorate the impact of the 8” height differential on the streetscape. He also noted that the finished floor elevations for houses in the Estates varies greatly from house to house.
The Committee concurred that it is unclear as to who has made this error, however, it must be ameliorated in the best possible way. It was suggested that, with further information, Heritage Markham could make a more appropriate recommendation.
The applicant indicated that his request for a copy of the survey information have not been returned by the surveyor. It was suggested that he put his request ‘in writing’ to the surveyor and copy Heritage Markham on this letter.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham defer discussions
relating to the 8 inch height deviation
of the finished floor level at
AND THAT the applicant be requested to provide the following information for that meeting:
1) quotations for lowering the house to the approved height;
2) information on the elevation of the footings;
3) a copy of the approved site plan;
4) a copy of the survey.
AND THAT for future applications for houses coming into Markham Heritage Estates, all plans and drawings should be prepared by qualified professionals to ensure accuracy;
AND FURTHER THAT a sign-off stage be introduced to the procedures at Markham Heritage Estates that would require a written report from a qualified surveyor to be submitted and approved by Town staff prior to the removal of supporting members and the lowering of a building onto its foundation.
CARRIED.
6. LETTER OF CONCERN
FILE NO. SC 03 115208
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
Ron and Ann Marie Waine were in attendance to
express their concerns with regard to the finished floor height at
Mr. Waine outlined a number of issues that exist and exaggerate the additional height:
1)
the road is lower in front of
2) the house is approximately 20” higher than the house to the west;
3) the house is farther forward on the lot making the height difference more pronounced;
4) the house is on a corner lot;
He further expressed concern that work on the house continued after the owner was informed of the height differential. He requested that the owners be required to comply with the approved site plan and lower the house by 8 inches.
HERITAGE
THAT the letter of concern
regarding
CARRIED.
7. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
THIRD
HERITAGE
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT the minutes of the third
Heritage Markham meeting held on
CARRIED.
8. CORRESPONDENCE PACKAGE (16.11)
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
a) Ministry of Culture –
b)
Permatint Limited: Promotional Material on Brick and
Masonry Colour Matching
c)
Architectural Conservancy of
d)
Heritage
e)
“Conserving the Modern in
f)
g)
h)
Heritage
HERITAGE
THAT the correspondence
list dated
CARRIED.
9. LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY –
COMMUNITY EXHIBIT PROGRAM (16.11)
Extract: Marie Jones
Manager, Heritage Planning
Senior Planner (M. Seaman)
HERITAGE
THAT the material regarding the Community Exhibit Program be received as information;
AND THAT Marie Jones
be requested to coordinate the exhibit with the
CARRIED.
10. HERITAGE PERMITS APPROVED BY THE HERITAGE SECTION
FILE NOS. HE 04 010957, HE 04 010955, HE 04 010946
AND HE 04 010953
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Permits approved by the Heritage Section –
CARRIED.
11.
PROPOSED ALTERATIONS (16.11)
FILE NO. 04010948
Extracts: Planner (G. Duncan)
Mr. Robert Williams,
Manager, Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT the Heritage
Permit application for
CARRIED.
12. PROPOSED NEW RESIDENCE
Extracts: Planner (G. Sellers)
Russ Gregory,
Manager, Heritage Planning
Town (Heritage Section)
staff have received a revised proposal for a new single detached residential
unit fronting onto
HERITAGE
THAT application for
rezoning and proposed elevations be referred to staff and the Architectural
Review Sub-Committee for review and approval;
AND THAT Heritage Markham
is generally in support of the revised building design proposals for
AND THAT issues which will
need to be addressed by the applicant include:
-
the projection of the garage on house design 810
should be reduced;
-
materials should be confirmed as early in the
process as possible in order to ensure that an appropriate supply of heritage
compatible materials (bricks, shingles, etc.) is available at the time of
construction;
-
an enhanced landscaping and planting plan should be
provided for both James Scott and
-
the design of the rear elevation for the units
fronting onto
-
the finished first floor height should be confirmed
and accurately portrayed on proposed
elevations to the satisfaction of Town (Heritage Section) staff prior to site
plan approval;
-
standard clauses should be included in the site plan
agreement with respect to the use of compatible materials, construction as per
the approved design, etc.
CARRIED.
13. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
Extracts: Senior Planner (M. Seaman)
David Hicks,
Manager, Heritage Planning
Russ Gregory,
HERITAGE
THAT
the request for feedback for
CARRIED.
14. REVISED CONCEPT FOR REAR ADDITION
PETER AND KARA JOHN
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
Russ Gregory,
Peter
John,
The Heritage and Conservation
Planner advised that the applicants have proposed a rear addition for
HERITAGE
THAT the revised concept plans for
a rear addition to
- the applicant applying for Site Plan Approval;
- the addition being sided in vertical wood siding;
- the window design on the rear elevation being simplified;
- that a shuttered ‘blind window’ be added to the north gable, if a real window opening cannot work in that location due to the interior layout;
AND THAT Town (Heritage Section) staff be delegated approval authority for the final drawings subject to the above conditions;
AND FURTHER THAT the applicants be commended for their efforts in creating a design appropriate to the style and configuration of the heritage structure.
CARRIED.
15. SITE PLAN APPLICATION AFFECTING THE WILLIAM READ HOUSE
9899 HIGHWAY 48 - FILE NO. SC 04 008572 (16.11)
Extract: Manager, Heritage Planning
Geoff Day, East District Team
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham recommends that in any development of the land around the William Read House at 9899 Highway 48:
- Heritage Markham and Heritage Section Staff be involved with the design process to ensure that any future development be compatible with the designated heritage building;
- Green space be provided on at least three sides of the heritage building including the front elevation.
CARRIED.
16.
ONTARIO REALTY CORPORATION LANDS IN
WITHDRAWAL OF NOTICE OF OBJECTION TO
PROPOSED HERITAGE DESIGNATIONS (16.11)
Extract: Manager, Heritage Planning
Chris Raynor, Clerk’s Department
HERITAGE
THAT the material regarding Ontario Realty Corporation Lands in East Markham – withdrawal of Notice of Objection to proposed heritage designations, be received as information.
CARRIED.
17. LANDSCAPE PLAN CHANGES, NICHOLAS HAGGERMAN JR. HOUSE
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT the proposed landscape plan changes for the Nicholas Haggerman Jr. house be referred to Heritage Section Staff, with authority to approve.
CARRIED.
18.
9442 HIGHWAY 48 (16.11)
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
Scott Heaslip, Project Coordinator East Team
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham supports the transfer of the Markham Remembered Plaque to be provided by Wismer-Markham Development Inc. in connection with the demolition of 9442 Highway 48 from the original Miller-Brown House location to the local school, to commemorate the Wismer family.
CARRIED.
19.
HVAC UNITS ON ROOF,
BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION #04 010 221 (16.11)
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
Peter Raynes (Building)
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the building permit application for the Dixon Garland Funeral Home as the HVAC units will be hidden by the existing parapet.
CARRIED.
20. SIDE YARD VARIANCE TO ALLOW A TWO STOREY ADDITION
FILE NO. A/41/04
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
Committee of Adjustment
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham has no objection to the application for a sideyard variance to allow a
two storey addition to
CARRIED.
21. CONSENT APPLICATIONS B-10 AND B-11
355 AND 357 MAIN STREET NORTH
INFILL HOUSE DESIGNS/CONSENT APPLICATION (16.11)
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
Senior Planner (M. Seaman)
Aurelio
Filice
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to Consent Applications B-10 and B-11 (355 and 357 Main Street North) subject to the applicant continuing to work with Heritage Section staff on appropriate designs for the new houses that will be compatible with the heights of existing houses in the area;
AND THAT Town (Heritage Section) staff work with the applicants to finalize the design and provide the designs to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for review and approval.
CARRIED.
22. REAR YARD VARIANCE
FILE NO. A/43/04
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
Committee of Adjustment
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham has no objection to the application for a rear yard variance at
CARRIED.
23. VARIANCES GENERATED BY COMMON ELEMENT CONDO
FILE NO. A/37/04
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
Committee of Adjustment
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham has no objection to the application for variances generated by Common
Element Condo –
CARRIED.
24.
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT the material
regarding the Ontario Municipal Board Decision –
CARRIED.
25. REVISED DESIGNATION REPORT
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
The Heritage and Conservation
Planner noted that further research has been conducted with respect to the
structure at
- design of the building pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act encouraged;
- retention of structure in its existing location encouraged;
- any development application affecting such a building should incorporate the identified building;
- appropriate alternative uses for the building encourage when necessary to ensure preservation;
- Letter of Credit typically required to ensure the protection and preservation of the building.
Mr. William Gerrard,
consultant for the owner, was in attendance with respect to the heritage
structure at
The Heritage and Conservation Planner noted that the applicant has already been granted two deferrals. He also noted, that while additional engineering information may be helpful, it does not affect the issue of designation. It was pointed out that, if the tail of the structure was found not to be as significant as was previously believed, and that this could be removed from the designation.
HERITAGE
THAT after
considering the new research information concerning
CARRIED.
26. PROPOSED
RELOCATED RESIDENCE AND BARN
FILE NO. SC 04010988
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
Mike Bradshaw
Senior
Planner (M. Seaman)
See Item 30.
27. PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR A REAR ADDITION
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
Mr. Amatuzio,
The applicant was in attendance and asked what information would assist Heritage Markham members when the issue is considered by the Architectural Review Sub-Committee. The following comments were provided:
- a formal application is required; the applicant should attend at the Markham Development Services counter to make an official site plan application;
- a concept plan is acceptable for the Architectural Review Sub-Committee;
-
Heritage
- staff in Development Services can assist the applicant by outlining documents that are required.
HERITAGE
THAT the concept plans for an
addition to
CARRIED.
28. PROPOSED TRANSIT SHELTERS (HERITAGE DESIGN)
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
Ron Blake, West District Coordinator
Mary
Frances Turner, Region of
Mr. James Gast, York Region Transit, provided an overview of the implementation of the Rapid Transit System. He noted that the ‘Quick Start Program’ will be introduced by 2008 with the full system in place by 2011. He asked that Heritage Markham review the suggested design for the bus shelters in heritage areas of the Quick Start Program. He agreed that the bus shelters in the heritage areas should reflect the heritage aspects of the area.
Mr. Gast suggested that the
heritage design used in the Town of
The hip roof design was suggested by Markham Development Services Commission. It was noted that the majority of Thornhill residents were in agreement with this overall structural design of the shelter, however, a post and beam motif on the shelter would be preferable.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the proposed hip roof design for the York Region Transit ‘Quick Start Program’;
AND THAT Town (Heritage Section) staff and Thornhill representatives work with York Region Transit with respect to the following issues:
1) creation of a post and beam motif (in tape) for the proposed bus shelters;
2) design and materials to be used for the bus shelter benches.
AND FURTHER THAT Town (Heritage Section) staff in conjunction with the Thornhill representatives be authorized to approve final details for the shelters and benches.
CARRIED.
HERITAGE
THAT the concept and design for the Thornhill bus shelter and benches be finalized at this time and the information circulated to Heritage Markham;
AND THAT the appropriate concept and design for the remaining Heritage Areas impacted by the Quick Start Program be considered at a future date;
AND THAT the information received from York Region Transit relating to heritage style bus shelters be forwarded to the Main Street Markham Committee.
CARRIED.
29. REQUEST TO INSTALL AWNINGS
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
Jack
Valianes (Applicant),
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham does not
support the introduction of awnings on the veranda at
CARRIED.
30. APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN CONTROL
6
PROPOSED RELOCATION OF THE UDELL-HAMILTON HOUSE
MIKE BRADSHAW (16.11)
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
Senior Planner (M. Seaman)
Mike
Bradshaw,
HERITAGE
THAT the applications for Site plan
control for
AND THAT the Udell Hamilton House and Lunau Barn be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act at its new location;
AND FURTHER THAT the owner enter into a heritage conservation easement agreement with the Town.
CARRIED.
HERITAGE
THAT Town (Heritage Section) staff be requested to investigate the grading issues that pertain to Markham Heritage Estates and provide a report to Heritage Markham;
AND THAT for future applications for houses coming into Markham Heritage Estates, all plans and drawings should be prepared by qualified professionals to ensure accuracy;
AND FURTHER THAT a sign-off stage be introduced to the procedures at Markham Heritage Estates that would require a written report from a qualified surveyor to be submitted and approved by Town staff prior to the removal of supporting members and the lowering of a building onto its foundation.
CARRIED.
31. UNIONVILLE SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR IDEA (16.11)
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
Unionville
Historical Society
Marie Jones, Susan Casella and Julie Christian volunteered to sit on the ad-hoc committee to investigate the feasibility of producing a self-guided walking tour of historic Unionville
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham form an ad-hoc committee to investigate the feasibility of producing a self-guided walking tour of historic Unionville in recognition of the 2004 Sesquicentennial event;
AND THAT the ad-hoc committee report back to Heritage Markham at its May, 2004 meeting;
AND THAT the information from Judy and Doug Denby indicating their permission for the Committee to use their research as raw material for a small publication, be received as information;
AND FURTHER THAT the Historical Society be requested to provide a representative to assist with preparation of a brochure for the walking tour.
CARRIED.
32. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
Councillor Webster noted that a
meeting has been held with area residents advising that the proposal for the
building at
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no
objection to the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment
applications to permit a professional office at
AND THAT the Site Plan Application be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for review on behalf of Heritage Markham;
AND THAT approval of the final details and plans be delegated to Town (Heritage Section) staff;
AND FURTHER THAT the applicant be requested to preserve the architectural elements found within the interior of the house.
CARRIED.
33. APPLICATION FOR REZONING, PLAN OF SUBDIVISION,
AND SITE PLAN CONTROL (16.11)
OUR FILE: ZA: 03-117259
SU: 03-118872
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the design approach outlined in the application for rezoning, plan of subdivision and site plan control for 1, 3 5 Richard Maynard Crescent and 57 Main Street Unionville, subject to referral of final details to Town (Heritage Section) staff and submission of the design approach of the remaining single-detached unit to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for review and approval.
CARRIED.
34. APPLICATION FOR ZONING AMENDMENT (ZONING USE)
FILE: ZA 0401143
THORNHILL MEWS PLAZA INC.
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT the application for rezoning be referred to staff and to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for further review, and report back to the full Heritage Markham Committee for formal recommendation at the next available meeting;
AND THAT areas of concern which will need to be addressed by the applicant include the following:
· the impact on the existing heritage building: details are to be provided with respect to proposed alterations, restoration plan, etc.;
· position of the proposed development with respect to the heritage house;
· design of the proposed townhouses and compatibility with the Heritage District (height, materials, form, massing, window design, materials);
· securities on the heritage building (easement, letter of credit, etc.);
· historical interpretive marker requirements (Markham Remembered Program);
· other issues which may arise through further staff and Heritage Markham review.
CARRIED.
35. APPLICATION FOR ZONING AMENDMENT AND
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
7447 AND 7449 NINTH LINE
BALGREEN DEVELOPMENTS AND
WINTERBERRY GARDEN ESTATES INC.
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TM 030015 (16.11)
Extracts: Manager,
Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham supports the proposed preservation, restoration and siting of the heritage dwellings at 7447 and 7449 9th Line;
AND THAT standard details with respect to restoration, materials, preservation or original features, colours, landscaping, fencing, interpretive markers, securities and easements be included in the relevant subdivision and site-plan agreements;
AND THAT final details are referred to Town (Heritage Section) staff for review and approval;
CARRIED.
36.
PROPOSED REVISED RESTORATION PLAN
AND LOCATION IN SUBDIVISION
MATTAMY HOMES (16.11)
Extracts: Frank Bonn, Contact
Scott Rushlow, Designer
Manager,
Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham supports the
proposed, revised lot selection, and restoration plan for the Reesor Tenant
House at
AND THAT final details of the restoration plan and lot selection for the Reesor Tenant House be referred to Town (Heritage Section) staff for review and approval.
CARRIED.
37. APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN CONTROL
PROPOSED
ADDITION TO A
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
Russ Gregory, Agent
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no
objection to the proposed addition to the non-heritage building at
- materials and colours are to be consistent with the existing architecture of the house and the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan;
- that standard clauses with respect to materials, colours, securities and construction as per the approved design be included in the site plan agreement;
- the applicant provide more detailed elevations for final approval to the satisfaction of Town (Heritage Section) staff.
CARRIED.
ROCCO PRIORE, APPLICANT (16.11)
FILE NO. SC 04 009736
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT the applicant continue to work with Town (Heritage Section) staff to choose an appropriate colour scheme from the heritage palette for Markham Village for the garage at 310 Main Street North.
CARRIED.
39. WINDOW REPLACEMENT ISSUE
THORNHILL HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (16.11)
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Conservation
HERITAGE
THAT the memo from the Clerk’s
Department in regard to the window replacement issue at
CARRIED.
HERITAGE
THAT Town (Heritage Section) staff be requested to review in general the amount required by Letter of Credit as security for Heritage works;
CARRIED.
40. HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION
RECLADDING OF FIRST STOREY (16.11)
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Conservation
HERITAGE
THAT consideration of Heritage
Permit Application –
CARRIED.
41. HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HE 04 009889
PROPOSED RENOVATIONS
4480 HIGHWAY 7, UNIONVILLE HERITAGE CONSERVATION
DISTRICT BRENT LEASING (16.11)
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Conservation
HERITAGE
THAT the Heritage Permit Application for the proposed improvements to 4480 Highway 7 – Brent Leasing, be approved;
AND THAT the applicants be advised that any proposed signage would require that a sign permit application be submitted.
CARRIED.
42.
HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION – SIGNAGE (16.11)
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Conservation
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham supports the design for the Markham Village Train Station identification sign and authorizes Town (Heritage Section) staff to sign off on a Heritage Permit application for the sign.
CARRIED.
43. PROPOSED GROUND SIGN CLASSIC WOOD WINDOWS
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Conservation
HERITAGE
THAT the information concerning the proposed ground sign at 79 Main Street North – Classic Wood Windows, be received as information.
CARRIED.
44. ICOMOS CANADA
NOTICE OF UPCOMING EVENTS (16.11)
Extracts: Manager, Heritage Conservation
HERITAGE
THAT the Notice of Upcoming Events from ICOMOS Canada be received as information.
CARRIED.
45.
LETTER FROM
HERITAGE
THAT the letter from
CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at