SECOND MEETING OF THE

HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE

 

TOWN OF MARKHAM

Canada Room, Markham Civic Centre

Wednesday, February 12, 2003

 

MINUTES

 

Members                                                                     

Julie Christian, Chair

Joan Natoli, Vice-Chair

Susan Casella

Elizabeth Plashkes

Ted Chisholm

Marie Jones

Judy Dawson-Ryan

Sean Stanwick

Keith Irish

Councillor Stan Daurio

 

Regrets

Ross Caister

Councillor Jack Heath  

Councillor Joe Virgilio

 

Staff

R. Hutcheson, Manager Heritage Planning

M. Seaman, Senior Planner – Heritage & Conservation

Yvonne Hurst – Committee Secretary

 

The meeting convened at the hour of 7:15 p.m.

 

1.         APPROVAL OF AGENDA (16.11)

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the Heritage Markham agenda be approved as revised with the inclusion of

the addendum agenda.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

 

2.            ADMINISTRATION

            ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR (16.11)

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                       

 

The Manager, Heritage Planning called for nominations for the position of Vice-Chair for Heritage Markham.  Joan Natoli and Susan Casella were nominated for the position.  Joan Natoli accepted the nomination.  Susan Casella declined the nomination. There being no further nominations, Joan Natoli was elected as Vice-Chair by acclamation.

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Joan Natoli be appointed as Vice-Chair of Heritage Markham

 

CARRIED.

 

 

3.            SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION

               SC 03 105 5U5

               180 MAIN STREET N. (BULLOCH)

               TWELVE TOWNHOUSES (16.11)

               Extracts:               Manager, Heritage Planning

                                       G & L Group Limited                                                                           

 

Representatives from G & L Group Limited were in attendance with respect to the proposal for 12 townhouses at the corner of Bulloch and Main Street.  It was noted that elevations for the proposed town-homes were supplied to the Town and the applicant is now seeking direction from Heritage Markham. 

 

The Manager, Heritage Planning, advised that staff have held pre-consultation meeting with the applicant to review the drawings.  The recommendations of Town (Heritage Section) staff provide for a simplification of the architectural details in the town-homes.  This simplified vernacular would be in keeping with the architecture of the large single homes in the area.   Grouping the units to appear as 3 larger units rather than a block of 6 townhouses would also complement the general massing of the neighbourhood.  Suggestions for the rear elevation, that can be seen from Water Street, were: traditional dormers, double hung windows, stoops over the doors and French doors.

 

The representatives from G & L Group Limited indicated that the suggestions of staff will be taken into consideration.  They noted that they have no concerns with blending in the heritage styles but also wanted to incorporate something new and fresh into the designs.  They further indicated that a maintenance free exterior is desired by purchaser (the committee noted that there were many traditional exterior products that are maintenance free for 20/25 years).  They advised that they would attend the Architectural Review Sub-Committee with their architect.

 

               HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the material regarding 180 Main Street N. (Bulloch) – twelve townhouses, be received as information;

 

AND THAT the proposal be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for review of the architectural details of the town-homes.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

4.               REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

               5884-16th AVENUE

               CONVERSION OF BARN TO DWELLING (16.11)

               Extracts:               Manager, Heritage Planning

                                       Mr. Fred Watt                                                                                              

 

Fred Watt and Joyce Nelson-Watt distributed a copy of their barn conversion proposal to the Committee.  They noted that as much of the original barn as possible would be retained.  The stone foundation would be numbered, removed, and then replaced over a pour cement foundation.  The exterior boards would be removed and reinstalled after the walls were insulated (if the siding is not removed the structure could not be waterproofed with a moisture barrier).  Old doors, square nails, hand-forged hinges, etcetera would be used to retain the historical integrity of the structure. 

 

Note:  The following motion and additional information is contained in Item #7.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT consideration of the restoration options for the Lunau Barn be referred to a special meeting of the Architectural Review Sub-Committee with authority to approve;

 

AND THAT all members of Heritage Markham be urged to attend this special meeting;

 

AND THAT Town (Heritage Section) staff be requested to arrange for the special meeting as soon as possible.

 

CARRIED.

5.            ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

            FIRST HERITAGE MARKHAM MEETING

            January 8, 2003 (16.11)

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                       

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the minutes of the first Heritage Markham meeting held on January 8, 2002 be adopted and received.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

6.            CORRESPONDENCE PACKAGE (16.11)

Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the correspondence package, dated February 12, 2003, be received as information.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

7.         5884 - 16th AVENUE

            LUNAU BARN - RESTORATION OPTIONS

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning

                                    Mike Bradshaw

                                    Paul Nodwell                                                                      

 

The Manager, Heritage Planning, indicated that three proposals have been put forward for the Lunau Barn:

1)                 Paul Nodwell, prospective purchaser who wishes to restore the Lunau Barn for use as a residence. 

2)                 Mike Bradshaw, prospective purchaser, who wishes to move the Lunau Barn to another site in the heritage estates for use as a garage.

3)                 Fred Watt and Joyce Nelson-Watt, prospective purchasers, who wish to restore the Lunau Barn for use as a residence.

 

The three submissions were reviewed by the Committee.  Since Mike Bradshaw was unable to attend the Heritage Markham meeting, his letter dated February 7, 2003, was read into the record by the Chair, Julie Christian.  Mr. Bradshaw indicated his desire to keep the barn as a barn and use it as a garage on his property.  He suggested that his first choice would be to keep the barn on site and used as a barn.  However, if this is not possible he asked for the Committee’s support of his proposal that would keep the barn as a barn on a new site.

 

It was noted that, in the past, Heritage Markham has supported the following:

 

1)                 original use on the original site

2)                 compatible use on the original site

3)                 relocating the structure at a different location on the site

4)                 relocating the structure to a different site

 

The Manager, Heritage Planning, provided the following history with respect to expressions of interest relating to the Lunau Barn:

 

-                     Paul Nodwell approached the Town in 2000 to convert the barn to a residence

-                     A request for expressions of interest was advertised by the Town in the Fall of 2002

-                     Catherine Tredway has expressed an interest in converting the barn for residential use in December 2002 but withdrew in January 2003

-                      Mike Bradshaw has expressed interest in moving the barn to his lot in the Markham Heritage Estates and using the structure for a garage

-                     Fred Watt has recently expressed an interest in converting the barn for residential use

 

At the January, 22, 2003 Architectural Review Sub-Committee meeting, the Committee reviewed three restoration options and suggested the requirements from a heritage perspective.  The three options were:

 

1.            Preservation of barn of existing site as a residence.

 

2.            Relocation of barn to another site as a garage.

 

3.         Preservation of barn on existing site in a passive use  with minimal alterations.

 

The Manager, Heritage Planning, indicated that staff are required to prepare a report for Council and recommend the approach to be taken with respect to the Lunau Barn.  He noted that the C.A.O. for the Town is seeking direction from Heritage Markham with respect to this issue.  He asked the Committee if there is a preferred option: leave on site?  Usage?  Relocation?

 

Paul Nodwell indicated his interest in retaining the barn on site and converting it to a residence.  He noted that the barn would be kept as close as possible to its original state.  He supported retention of the barn on site.    He noted that he would develop the site to complement the barn with distinctive agricultural landscaping.  He has investigated the building code issues with the Town’s building department and  retained a structural engineer to determine the barn’s structural stability.  He noted that the barn would not provide a bright airy residence but would provide a dramatic living space where the darkness can be compensated with artificial light.  He indicated that he would insulate under the roof and on the exterior of the barn.  Cost of interior insulation would be prohibitive.

 

Fred Watt and Joyce Nelson-Watt distributed a copy of their barn conversion proposal to the Committee.  They noted that as much of the original barn as possible would be retained.  The stone foundation would be numbered, removed, and then replaced over a pour cement foundation.  The exterior boards would be removed and reinstalled after the walls were insulated (if the siding is not removed the structure could not be waterproofed with a moisture barrier).  Old doors, square nails, hand-forged hinges, etcetera would be used to retain the historical integrity of the structure. 

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT consideration of the restoration options for the Lunau Barn be referred to a special meeting of the Architectural Review Sub-Committee with authority to approve;

 

AND THAT all members of Heritage Markham be urged to attend this special meeting;

 

AND THAT Town (Heritage Section) staff be requested to arrange for the special meeting as soon as possible.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

8.            REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

            27 PETER STREET, MARKHAM

            PROPOSED ADDITION

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning

                                    Mr. & Mrs. Wesley                                                                            

 

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the draft proposal for an addition to 27 Peter Street, Markham Village Heritage Conservation District, subject to the applicant implementing the recommendations from the Architectural Review Sub-Committee meeting of January 22, 2003;

 

AND THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the removal of the paint from the brick, subject to the removal being carried out using techniques which do not damage the surface of the brick, as confirmed by Town (Heritage Section) staff.

 

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

9.            REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

            31 HELEN AVENUE, UNIONVILLE

            PROPOSED REMOVAL OF BUILDING (16.11)

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning

                                    Mr. Bob Martindale, Agent                                                              

                                                                       

Mr. Bob Martindale, agent for the owner, was in attendance with respect to the recommendation of the Architectural Review Sub-Committee regarding the designation of 31 Helen Avenue.  Mr. Martindale noted that he has reviewed the recommendation and requested that Heritage Markham defer consideration of this matter for one month.  He advised that the owner has retained an architectural consultant and this consultant has indicated the need for some time to review the details of the property. 

 

It was noted that the Architectural Review Sub-Committee has conducted a site visit to this property and that heritage staff has researched the home and determined that there is historical and architectural evidence to support the recommended designation.

 

Mr. Martindale also expressed concern that the historical integrity of the home has been lost since it is surrounded by commercial buildings.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the entire house at 31 Helen Avenue appears to be a very significant heritage building and worthy of preservation;

 

AND THAT the building should be preserved on site or within the current parcel and restored as conditions of approval of any development of the site;

 

AND THAT an archaeological assessment should be carried out on the subject lands prior to any disturbance of soils on the site;

 

AND THAT the building is recommended for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and as a condition of approval of any development on the lands, the owner should enter into a heritage conservation easement agreement with the Town;

AND FURTHER THAT any development proposal for the subject lands should be circulated to Heritage Markham for input with respect to the preservation and restoration of the heritage dwelling on the lands.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

10.            COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT CONSENT APPLICATION

            14 BUTTONVILLE CRESCENT WEST

            SEVERANCE OF LOT (16.11)

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning

                                    Secretary, Committee of Adjustment                                                  

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the application for severance File B-01, 14 Buttonville Crescent West, subject to the following conditions being attached as conditions of approval:

-           The applicant be required to apply for site plan approval for Block 7 and enter into a site plan agreement with the Town demonstrating how proper access, driveways and parking is to be provided to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

-           The owner is required consent to the designation of the Black House at 14 Buttonville Crescent West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by the Town;

-           The applicant be required to enter into a heritage conservation easement for preservation of the Black House at 14 Buttonville Crescent West with the Town to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

-           As per the specifications of the Markham Remembered program, the owner is to provide and install a Markham Remembered Plaque at a visible location at 14 Buttonville Crescent West.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.            COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCE APPLICATION

            55 ALBERT STREET, MARKHAM

            TO PERMIT A SCHOOL USE (16.11)

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning

                                    Secretary, Committee of Adjustment                                                  

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the application for minor variance to permit a private school use in the premises at 55 Albert Street, subject to the following conditions be attached as conditions of approval:

-           The applicant be required to apply for site plan approval and enter into a site plan agreement with the Town to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

-           The applicant be required to enter into a heritage conservation easement with the Town to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

-           As part of the site plan agreement, the applicant is to be required to provide and implement a preservation plan for the premises documenting how it intends to preserve the historic features of the school building to the satisfaction of Heritage Markham.  The preservation plan should incorporate such features as:

-           Retaining and restoring historical elements as windows, interior and exterior trim, etc.;

-           Reintroducing historic features such as the former bell tower and a decorative wood picket fence around the perimeter of the property;

-           As per the requirements of the Markham Remembered Program, the applicant is to provide and install at its cost a Markham Remembered Plaque, to be erected in a visible location on the property outlining the history of the premises.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

12.            REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

            5 GEORGE STREET, MARKHAM VILLAGE

            PROPOSED CREATION OF NEW LOT (16.11)

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                       

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT staff review the existing historic lot pattern in the immediate area and if the proposed severance results in lots compatible with the area, Heritage Markham would have no objection to the concept plan for a proposed severance and rezoning at 5 George Street subject to the following:

-            The property is to be zoned to a standard which is consistent with the zoning on the adjacent low-density residential properties;

-            The proposed severance should provide adequate amenity area and provision for a driveway and garage for the parcel containing the heritage house;

-A condition for the severance would be that the owner would be required to enter into a heritage conservation easement agreement with the town to ensure protection and maintenance of significant historic features on the exterior and interior of the heritage dwelling at 5 George Street;

-The historic materials (Gingerbread trim on the gables and louvered wood shutters), which were removed from the house in 2001, are to be returned to their original location on the dwelling prior to the granting of any consent to sever;

 

AND THAT Heritage Markham would have no objection to the construction of a new dwelling on the eastern half of the property facing Franklin street, subject to the following conditions:

-     The applicant is to work with Town (Heritage Section) staff to develop a new design for a dwelling on the property which is more consistent with the scale massing and architectural style of the neighbourhood;

-     The  proposed new residence should have a detached frame garage which is set to the rear of the property designed in a traditional style;

-     The proposed dwelling should be consistent in scale and mass with the surrounding heritage buildings in the neighbourhood (no greater than 2 storeys, preferably 1 ½ on the front elevation);

-     The proposed new dwelling should be of one local architectural style and be of a style which is consistent with the historic styles used in the neighbourhood  (Gothic Revival (simple version) or Edwardian/Four Square are the predominant types in the neighbourhood;

-     The design for the house should be one which features a significant front veranda;

-     The preferred cladding material for a new house of this size in this part of the neighbourhood would be wood of a traditional type (pre-finished or solid stained wood would be acceptable);

-     The height and shape of the roof should be consistent with the other historic roofs in the neighbourhood;

-            Proposed new dwellings incorporating a larger mass should achieve the mass through connecting wings in order to maintain a scale which is consistent with the character of the neighbourhood;

-     A streetscape elevation should be provided as part of any submission demonstrating that the scale of the new house is consistent with the scale of buildings on adjacent properties;.

-            Windows are to be of a traditional shape, pane division, type (double hung) and made from wood (interior and exterior).  Externally adhered wood muntins are an acceptable alternative to true divided lights.  The style of window should reflect the proposed style of the house.

 

            CARRIED.

13.            REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

            7292 - 19TH AVENUE

            PROPOSED RELOCATION & RESTORATION (16.11)

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning

                                    Mike Bradshaw                                                                                

 

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham supports in principle the conceptual restoration approach presented by Mr. Bradshaw for restoration of the Udell Hamilton House at the Markham Heritage Estates Sub-division subject to the review of the formal site plan control application by the committee;

 

AND THAT in the event that the Lunau Barn is sold by the Town to Mr. Bradshaw for relocation to Lot 37, Heritage Markham supports in principle the conceptual restoration and siting approach presented by Mr. Bradshaw, subject to the review of the formal site plan control application by the committee.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

14.            BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION

            136 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE

            SIGNAGE "MARY'S YARNS" (16.11)

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning

                                    Nick Pelliggi, Zoning                                                                        

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the material with respect to a building permit application, 136 Main Street, Unionville, signage “Mary’s Yarns”, be received as information.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

15.            LETTER OF CREDIT

            23 WILSON STREET, MARKHAM VILLAGE

            REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF LETTER OF CREDIT (16.11)

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Markham                                                                    

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT as per the Heritage Markham policy regarding the release of letters of credit, Heritage Markham recommends that 50% of the Letter of credit be returned to the applicant for the residences at 23 Wilson Street with the remaining 50% drawn by the Town and deposited in the Heritage Reserve Fund;

 

AND THAT since it is not possible for the Town to correct the deficiencies with  Wilson Street, the remaining 50% is to be applied to the erection of interpretative historical plaques about the Markham Village Community.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

16.            REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

            8 WISMER PLACE

PROPOSED RESTORATION AND ADDITION - WILLMOT BRUMWELL HOUSE (16.11)

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning

                                    Scott Rushlow

                                    Mr. & Mrs. Kelly                                                                               

 

Scott Rushlow, Kim Morgan and Chris Kelly were in attendance to discuss the proposed restoration and addition for 8 Wismer Place – the Willmot Brumwell House.  They requested direction from Heritage Markham with respect to the proposed addition.  It was pointed out that the lot coverage including the proposed addition is 14% (including the garage). 

 

The Manager, Heritage Planning, noted that the Zoning Standards By-law (By-law 1229) provides for a maximum gross ground floor area of 1496 square feet.  The existing gross ground floor area of 8 Wismer Place is 1321.8 square feet (including the veranda).  The gross ground floor area of the house with the proposed addition would be 2945 square feet.  He noted that, with the proposed addition, it would be the largest house in the Markham Heritage Estates.

 

Scott Rushlow, agent for the applicants, noted that the addition follows the existing roofline and very little of the addition is visible from the street.  The existing home contains 3100 square feet of living space and the proposed addition is 980 square feet.  He pointed out that there are homes in the area with a higher square footage.  He suggested that a redesign to eliminate a section of the addition and landscaping to soften the massing of the addition might address the concerns of the committee.

 

The Senior Planner, Heritage and Conservation, noted that the width of the proposed addition extends beyond the house.  This does not conform to the guidelines for the Heritage Estates.  It was suggested that information is required as to the dimensions of the addition indicating what is living space, what is veranda and what is gazebo.

 

The committee indicated its concerns with the fact that the gross ground floor area, with the proposed addition, would exceed the by-law. However, the applicants were informed that some form of addition would be supported dependant on the size, design and landscaping.  The applicants were encouraged to consider a traditional porch at the rear of the home that would reduce the overall mass of the house.  It was pointed out that fieldstone would be required on the exterior of the basement where there is no veranda.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the concept elevations for the proposed restoration of the Willmot Brumwell House at 8 Wismer Place be received;

 

AND THAT the matter be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for further review;

 

AND THAT the applicant be requested to provide revised drawings reflecting the comments of Heritage Markham that included:

-                     Details of the reduced size of the dwelling, the addition and the verandas;

-                     Details of the site relationship to the adjoining buildings on Wismer Place;

-                     Details of how landscaping could be used to reduce the perceived mass of the dwelling.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

17.            BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION

            182 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE

            SIGNAGE - GROUND & WALL - DENTAL OFFICE (16.11)

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                       

 

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the material with respect to a building permit application 182 Main Street, Unionville, signage – ground and wall signs – dental office.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18.            REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

            10 PETER STREET, MARKHAM VILLAGE

            PROPOSED ALTERATION TO ROOF (16.11)

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning

                                    Mr. Amatuzio                                                                                             

 

The Manager, Heritage Planning, noted that 10 Peter Street was built in 1897 and is a significant building in the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan.  The current owner, Mr. Carl Amatuzio, wishes to expand the attic to provide more livable space.  Staff has suggested the use of dormers on the non-street sides of the building, however, the owner did not feel that this would provide sufficient space. Mr. Amatuzio wishes to expand the rear roof elevation.   

 

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the material with respect to 10 Peter Street, Markham Village – proposed alteration to roof, be received;

 

AND THAT Heritage Markham does not support the proposed alterations to the roof as submitted by the applicant;

 

AND THAT the matter be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee;

 

AND FURTHER THAT the owner, Mr. Amatuzio, be requested to attend the sub-committee meeting to discuss the proposal in more detail and determine what other options may exist.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

19.            INFORMATION - 156 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE

            WORK UNDERTAKEN WITHOUT A HERITAGE PERMIT (16.11)

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning

                                    Mrs. Therese Taber                                                                         

 

The Manager, Heritage Planning, noted that the owner of 156 Main Street has advised that the vinyl siding was on her home when it was purchased and the same vinyl siding in a letter was reused when a wall was taken down.  The owner, Mrs. Therese Taber stated that new matching vinyl siding was used only on a very small area.   It was also noted that the lot coverage exceeds the 35% maximum permitted under the by-law (a variance to 40.6% was approved in 1999).  The applicant must now seek a minor variance to permit a lot coverage of 42%.

 

 

 

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the material with respect to 156 Main Street, Unionville, work undertaken without a heritage permit, be received as information.

 

AND THAT the property owner be reminded that any future external alterations to any part of the building must be reviewed and approved by the Town of Markham prior to any work being undertaken.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

20.            HERITAGE PROPERTIES

            10411 & 10379 KENNEDY ROAD

            HERITAGE STATUS (16.11)

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                       

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the material with respect to 10411 and 10379 Kennedy Road, heritage status, be received;

 

AND THAT the buildings are recommended for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and as a condition of approval of any development on the lands, the owner should enter into a heritage conservation easement agreement with the Town;

 

AND FURTHER THAT any development proposal for the subject lands should be circulated to Heritage Markham for input with respect to the preservation and restoration of the heritage dwelling on the lands.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

21.            OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION

            NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

            ROUGE PARK NORTH MANAGEMENT PLAN (16.11)

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning

                                    Lilli Duoba, Manager of Environment Planning                                   

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the comments provided by Heritage staff in a memorandum to Heritage Markham dated February 12, 2003 be forwarded to the Project Co-ordinator for Environmental Planning for consideration.

            CARRIED.

 

 

22.            LEGISLATION

            ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS (16.11)

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                       

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the submission of the proposed Ontario Heritage Act revisions as prepared by the Manager – Heritage Planning, dated January, 2003, be received;

 

AND THAT Heritage Markham endorses the suggestions provided in the submission as forwarded to the Ministry of Culture, Heritage and Libraries Branch.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

23.            HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION

            1 MILLBROOOK GATE, BUTTONVILLE

            RAILING & WINDOW BOXES

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning

                                    Owner, Nancy Clarke                                                                          

           

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the proposed five window boxes on the condition that they are wooden;

 

AND THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the proposed railing for the west elevation of the dwelling (Front Door) on the condition that the design includes both an upper and lower rail with wooden pickets in between, the railing be constructed of wood and the same colour as the railing on the side elevation.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24.       SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION

            SC 03 106 588

            6 DAVID GOHN CIRCLE, MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES

            PROPOSED ADDITION (16.11)

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning

                                    Owners, Mr. & Mrs. B. Nicholson                                                   

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the proposed addition to 6 David Gohn Circle, subject to the following:

1.      The revision of the eaves to a traditional appearance (redlining may be acceptable)’

2.      Confirmation of treatment below the left side porch to the satisfaction of Town (Heritage Section) staff;

3.      Implementation of the following standard Heritage Markham recommendations:

Siding:

-      The siding is to be traditional wood board and batten;

-     It is suggested that the battens be chamfered as is traditional for residential board and batten siding;

 

Doors

-      The proposed doors should be made of wood;

 

Windows

-      The windows are to be wood, double hung with externally adhered wood muntins of a traditional profile;

 

Window Sills and Trim

-     The windows are to have traditional, projecting wood window sills of at least 2” in thickness and at least 1” in projection from the wall;

-      The trim around the windows is also to project in a traditional manner;

 

Shutters

-     Shutters are to be louvered wood, each ½ the width of the window and attached to the window frame by traditional hinges;

 

Soffits and Fascia

-     The soffits and fascia are to be made of wood.  Aluminium soffits and fascia are not permitted in the heritage estates;

 

Foundation

-     The foundation stone is to be consistent in design and colour with the existing foundation.

 

Porch

-     The porch posts should be made of wood and in a traditional design, details of which are to be provided to Town (Heritage Section) staff for review and approval

-      The porch rail is to have a top and bottom rail;

-      The porch pickets are to be plain 1” x  2”

-     The porch ceiling should be sloped at an angle consistent with the slope of the roof, in a manner similar to the front porch;

 

AND THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to a minor variance for 6 David Gohn Circle, Markham Heritage Estates, if required.

 

 

CARRIED.

 

 

25.       SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION

            5928 & 5958 - 16th AVENUE, MARKHAM

            PROPOSED RESTORATION PLAN FOR HERITAGE DWELLINGS (16.11)

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning

                                    Peter Grady, Graywood Developments                                      

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the applications for restoration of the houses at 5928 & 5958 -16th Avenue to received;

 

AND THAT the applicant be requested to confirm architectural details when the siding is removed;

 

AND THAT review and approval of any final non-controversial details be delegated to Town (Heritage Section) staff;

 

AND THAT review of any further outstanding details is referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee with authority to approve.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26.            REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

            9483 MCCOWAN ROAD

            PROPOSED RESTORATION PLAN - DANIEL H.B. RAYMER HOUSE (16.11)

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning

                                    Scott Rushlow, Agent                                                                                   

 

Scott Rushlow, agent for the applicant, was in attendance.  Mr. Rushlow noted that the “Gross-Doddy House” is in poor condition.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the staff suggested revisions to the design, proposed for 9483 McCowan Road – Daniel H. B. Raymer house, be forwarded to the applicant;

 

AND THAT further consideration of the restoration plan is delegated to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for further review, commentary and delegated approval.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

27.            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION

            19 ROUGE STREET

            PROPOSED NEW DWELLINGS (16.11)

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                       

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT consideration of the Zoning By-law Amendment Application – 19 Rouge Street, proposed new dwellings, be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for review.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28.            ONTARIO HERITAGE WEEK CELEBRATION

            MARKHAM MUSEUM

            MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2003 FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M.

            FORMAL PRESENTATIONS 12:00 TO 1:00 FOLLOWED BY LUNCH (16.11)

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                       

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the material regarding the Ontario Heritage Week Celebration, February 17, 2003 – 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., be received as information.

            CARRIED.

 

 

29.            ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVANCY OF ONTARIO CONFERENCE

            APRIL 11, 12 AND 13, 2003 – WALKERTON, ON  (16.11)

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning                                                           

 

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the material regarding the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Conference – April 11, 12 and 13, 2003 – Walkerton, Ontario, be received as information.

 

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

30.            COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT  - APPLICATION FOR MINOR VARIANCE

            156 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE  (16.11)

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                       

                                    Secretary, Committee of Adjustment                                                  

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the application for minor variance – 156 Main Street, Unionville, subject to:

 

-                     the applicant is to remove the new vinyl siding from the west elevation and re-clad the west elevation in a material which is consistent with the Heritage District Guidelines (e.g. wood siding).

 

CARRIED.

 

 

31.       THE QUEEN’S GOLDEN JUBILEE MEDAL

            MARKHAM AWARDED MEDAL

FOR EFFORTS IN HERITAGE PRESERVATION (16.11)

            Extracts:            Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                       

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

That the material with respect to the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal – Markham Awarded Medal for efforts in heritage preservation, be received as information.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m.