HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE

TOWN OF MARKHAM

Canada Room, Markham Civic Centre

Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Members Absent

Julie Christian, Chair Marie Jones

Judy Dawson-Ryan, Vice-Chair Maria Pia Andrejin

Amar Banerjee Elizabeth Plashkes

Joan Natoli Rosemary Lamon

Susan Casella Evelin Ellison

Councillor John Webster Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Staff

R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner

P. Wokral, Planner Heritage and Conservation

Yvonne Hurst – Committee Secretary

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

The Chair convened the meeting at the hour of 7:15 p.m. by asking for any declarations of interest with respect to items on the agenda. Susan Casella disclosed a conflict with Item #17 - nominations from the Awards of Excellence Sub-Committee as she has been nominated for two awards.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (16.11)

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the Heritage Markham agenda and addendum agenda be approved with the addition of the following new items:

1) Locust Hill General Store

2) Signage - Thornhill

3) 26 Albert Street

CARRIED.

2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

TENTH HERITAGE MARKHAM MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 2005 (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning_________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the Minutes of the Heritage Markham meeting held on September 14, 2005 be received and adopted.

CARRIED.

3. INFORMATION
16TH AVENUE, YONGE STREET TO McCOWAN ROAD
CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning_________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the information with respect to 16^th Avenue, Yonge Street to McCowan Road – Class Environmental Assessment Study be received.

CARRIED.

4. INFORMATION
107 JOHN STREET, THORNHILL
STATUS OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning_________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham receive the status report on 107 John Street as information.

CARRIED.

5. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
FILE NO. ZA 05 017696
32 WASHINGTON STREET, MARKHAM VILLAGE
CONCEPT PLAN AND ELEVATIONS FOR TWO SEMI-DETACHED DWELLINGS (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
_________ G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner_________________________

The Senior Heritage Planner provided an overview of the Zoning By-law Amendment for 32 Washington Street, Markham Village that would permit the construction of two semi-detached dwellings. Town (Heritage Section) staff have worked with the applicant to achieve a design that would fit on the 52 foot frontage and provide an appropriate façade for the streetscape. In the previous design provided by the applicant, there was only room for a front door and a garage, making the garage the dominant feature. In response to the concerns of Town staff and Heritage Markham, the applicant has provided a revised concept for a pair of linked semi-detached homes with a rear garage.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham does not support semi-detached houses with front attached garages at 32 Washington Street as there is insufficient frontage to allow a building façade that would be compatible with the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District;

AND THAT Heritage Markham does support the concept of a pair of linked semi-detached houses with rear garages at 32 Washington Street;

AND FURTHER THAT consideration of the final details of the design and site plan for the houses at 32 Washington Street be delegated to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee with authority to approve.

CARRIED.

6. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 05 019484P
187 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE
PROPOSED ADDITIONS + ALTERATIONS (16.11)

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

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the proposed design for The Union House Restaurant located at 187 Main St. Unionville be changed to reflect the suggestions of the Architectural Review Sub-Committee of Sept. 21 2005 and that the new design be submitted to Heritage Markham for review.

CARRIED.

7. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 05 019840
22 JAMES SCOTT ROAD, MARKHAM VILLAGE
PROPOSED NEW HOUSE (16.11)

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

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the proposed design for 22 James Scott Road subject to the following:

• Changing the attic and second storey two over two windows to one over one single or double hung windows
• The proposed three panel door being changed to a more traditional glazed door with two recessed bottom panels.
• A site plan agreement containing the usual provisions regarding materials, colours, windows, etc.

CARRIED.

8. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION - FILE NO. SC 05 020707
43 ALBERT STREET, MARKHAM VILLAGE
PROPOSED NEW HOME (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
_________ P. Wokral, Heritage Planner______________________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the proposed design for 43 Albert Street provided the drawings be modified to reflect the suggestions made at the Architectural Review Sub-Committee of September 21, 2005 and subject to:

· A site plan agreement containing the usual provisions regarding materials, colours, windows, etc.

CARRIED.

9. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION - FILE NO. SC 05 020982
8 DRYDEN COURT
PROPOSED ADDITIONS + ALTERATIONS (16.11)

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

Mr. Robert and Mrs. Dixie White, applicants, were in attendance with respect to the site plan application for 8 Dryden Court. The property includes a small house that was built in the 1970’s. Proposed drawings were submitted that include an upper storey over the garage and alterations to the original house.

Mr. and Mrs. White have requested that the existing brick be covered in stone on the lower half of the house and the upper half would be covered in stucco. The stucco would be a beige/stone colour to match the stone cladding on the lower half of the home. The existing windows are not to be altered and are presently white.

Town (Heritage Section) staff had provided a number of recommendations and a suggested revised design to the applicants for their consideration. The applicants submitted a revised drawing, prepared by their architect, for the committee’s review. Upon reviewing both drawings (the architect and Town staff), the applicants concurred that they preferred the design as prepared by Town staff.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the concept drawing prepared for 8 Dryden Court by Town (Heritage Section) staff and supported by the applicants at the Heritage Markham meeting of October 12, 2005, be accepted;

AND THAT review of the amended design be delegated to Heritage Section Staff for final consideration and approval.

CARRIED.

10. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 05 021719
14 DAVID GOHN CIRCLE
PROPOSED ADDITION + NEW 2 CAR GARAGE (16.11)

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

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the design for the addition and detached two car garage to 14 David Gohn Circle be modified to reflect the suggestions of the Architectural Review Sub-Committee of Sept. 21, 2005 and that the revised drawings be submitted to Heritage Markham for review.

CARRIED.

11. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
FILE NO. 05 020857 HP
27 CHURCH STREET, MARKHAM VILLAGE
ONE STORY REAR ADDITION (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning_________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the item regarding the Building Permit application for 27 Church Street be received as information.

CARRIED.

12. AWARDS
ONTARIO HERITAGE TRUST- HERITAGE COMMUNITY RECOGNITION AWARDS PROGRAM – 2005 (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning_________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the information with respect to the Ontario Heritage Trust – Heritage Community Recognition Awards Program be received.

CARRIED.

13. INFORMATION
7943 NINTH LINE
RESEARCH REPORT (16.11)

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

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham refer the research report on the Sylvester Tomlinson House, 7943 Ninth Line to the Building Evaluation Sub-Committee.

CARRIED.

14. CORRESPONDENCE (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning___________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the following Correspondence be received as information:

1. Markham Economist & Sun – “Living in History”, Tuesday ,September 20, 2005

2. Built Heritage News – Issue No. 70, September 28, 2005

3. Old House Journal, October 2005 Issue

4. George Robb Architect – Promotional Material

5. Gay Company Ltd., General Contractors – Promotional Material

CARRIED.

15. INFORMATION
214 MAIN STREET MARKHAM NORTH
MARKHAM TRAIN STATION
GO TRANSIT SITE ALTERATIONS – NEW KIOSK (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning_________________

The Manager of Heritage Planning provided an overview of his report regarding the installation of a roofed kiosk by GO Transit that would cover the telephone, newspaper boxes and provide information display cases at the Markham station. The kiosk is immediately north of the north façade of the historic train station. He noted that GO Transit are not required to obtain a building permit for this work as they are part of the Ontario Government. He further noted that, in the past, Ontario Government agencies have consulted with and applied for permits as a courtesy.

The Committee expressed concerns with respect to the erection of the kiosk without a heritage permit. They also noted that the internally illuminated panels are not a permitted sign type within the Markham Heritage Guidelines (or the Markham Sign By-law).

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the information with respect to 214 Main Street Markham North – Markham Train Station – GO Transit Site Alterations – new kiosk be received;

AND THAT Heritage Markham expresses its concerns that the kiosk does not comply with the Town of Markham Heritage Guidelines and requests GO Transit to conform to these guidelines;

AND THAT Heritage Markham requests Council of the Town of Markham to send a letter to the Chair of GO Transit outlining the following concerns:

1) there was no consultation with any of Markham’s community groups prior to installation of the kiosk or with Town Staff;

2) there was no discussion with respect to the most suitable location for the kiosk;

3) internally illuminated panels are not permitted in a heritage area;

4) the Committee is concerned that advertising may be placed on the large expanse on the sides of the kiosk.

AND FURTHER THAT a copy of the letter be forwarded to Mr. Tony Wong,

M.P.P. for Markham.

CARRIED.

16. SPECIAL EVENTS
HERITAGE MARKHAM 30^TH ANNIVERSARY AND AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE CELEBRATION – EVENT PLANNING
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning_________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the notes from the 30^th Anniversary Awards of Excellence Sub-Committee held on September 19, 2005 be received as information

AND THAT the retiring members of the Committee be recognized at the 30^th Anniversary celebration on November 16, 2005.

CARRIED.

Susan Casella, having declared a disclosure of interest with respect to Item #17 due to the fact that she has been nominated, did not participate in the voting with respect to this item.

17. AWARDS
HERITAGE MARKHAM AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE – SELECTION OF AWARD RECIPIENTS (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning_________________

The Manager of Heritage Planning provided a number of comments with respect to the 12 nominations recommended by the Awards of Excellence Sub-Committee. Town (Heritage Section) staff were requested to ascertain if the addition being constructed by Nigel Connel is complete and if the project has been finalized his name added to the list of recommendations.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the notes and recommended nominations from the Awards of Excellence Sub-Committee held on September 19, 2005, be received;

THAT the memo from the Manager, Heritage Planning suggesting amendments to the candidates for Awards of Excellence be received;

AND THAT Heritage Markham selects the following candidates for Heritage Markham Awards of Excellence to be presented on November 16, 2005:

Restoration – Corporate or Group:

Rhenish Church of Canada for restoration of the William Grant House, c.1884, at 2667 Bur Oak Avenue

Pingle House, 3990 Major Mackenzie Drive East

Old Vets Hall, 150 Main Street, Unionville

Restoration – Private Residential:

Brian and Heather Clark – Restoration and addition to the Phillip Bradgerow House, c.1894, at 24 Peter Street

Infill (New Construction):
Emmanual and Teresa Papadimitropoulous – new Queen Anne Revival style house at 8 Eckardt Avenue (the Gregory Design Group)

G and L Group Limited - Townhouses at 15-37 Bullock Drive

Heritage Education:

Adam Birrell – Archivist for the Society for the Preservation of Historic Thornhill

Michael Lai – promotion of Markham’s heritage through a book of watercolour paintings of buildings in Markham Heritage Estates and other heritage buildings.

Heritage Signage:

Markham Village Conservancy and Go Transit - Markham Train Station Community Centre Sign

Individual Efforts in the field of Conservation:

Susan Casella – Long-time member of Heritage Markham’s Architectural Review Sub-Committee

Lorne Smith – the Town of Markham’s Official Town Historian

Special Achievements in Support of Heritage Conservation:

Unionville BIA – promotion of local heritage through community events.

CARRIED.

18. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION & PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
FILE NOS. SC05 022736 & SU 05 021138
7555 MARKHAM ROAD, & 65 KIRKHAM DRIVE
COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLAN APPLICATION (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
_________ M. Wouters, Senior Planner_______________________________

The Senior Heritage Planner noted that the property at 7555 Markham Road is in the process of designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. The application provides for the development of a Costco store and the proposal would require the relocation of the Raymer-Robb House within the context of the subject property. The proposed site is at the southeast corner of the Costco site and allows for the original front of the earlier frame portion of the house to appear as a front elevation. Town (Heritage Section) staff have reviewed the proposal and are generally supportive, however, there are concerns with the size of the lot and the proximity of the house to the roadway.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the Commercial Subdivision application – 7555 Markham Road and 65 Kirkham Drive, subject to the inclusion of standard heritage provisions in the Subdivision Agreement;

THAT with respect to the Costco site plan, Heritage Markham is generally satisfied with the proposed location of the Raymer-Robb House at the corner of Streets ‘A’ and ‘B,’ but recommends that the site be enlarged to provide adequate space for front yard and flankage landscaping and potential building expansion;

AND THAT as conditions of site plan approval, the owner be required to:

- enter into a Heritage Easement agreement with the Town for the heritage building;

- produce a restoration plan for the exterior of the building to the satisfaction of the Town of Markham and Heritage Markham;

- provide at its cost a Markham Remembered heritage plaque.

CARRIED.

19. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION
& ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
FILE NOS. OP 05 005562 & ZA 05 005465
7751 YONGE STREET, THORNHILL
APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
_________ R. Blake, Senior Project Coordinator________________________

The Manager of Heritage Planning provided an overview of the notification letter received from Winch Planning and Development Services with respect to 7751 Yonge Street. The proposal was considered by Development Services Committee in February of 2005 and at that time, it was recommended that no public hearing be held until Council has adopted the final recommendations of the Thornhill Yonge Street Study. The study was to be considered in the spring of 2005, however, it has been delayed to mid/late fall. The applicant has indicated that further delay is not acceptable and has filed an appeal with the Ontario Municipal Board.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the Official Plan Amendment Application and Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 7751 Yonge Street, Thornhill – appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board be received as information;

AND THAT Heritage Markham strongly objects to the concept plan as it does not comply with the existing Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan or the Thornhill Secondary Plan.

CARRIED.

20. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 05 022910
29 JAMES WALKER CT.
SITE PLAN FOR ARCHIBALD BARKER HOUSE (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
_________ G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner_________________________

The Senior Heritage Planner provided an overview of Site Plan Control Application SC 05 022910, 29 James Walker Ct. The home is a significant heritage building within the Vinegar Hill portion of the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District. The house was converted for use as a sales office in 2004. The wood windows and exterior doors need to be done to complete the restoration work. It was pointed out that this is an important structure in the Vinegar Hill community and any changes should be carefully considered.

The applicant proposes to convert the sales office into a single family dwelling with detached garage and relocate the house to a new foundation further to the east on the same lot. Services would be provided by a connection on James Walker Court.

The Committee, while reviewing this item, noted a number of issues:

o the house should not be moved from its current location

o the Archibald Barker House is a significant building in the Vinegar Hill community

o concerns that traffic may affect the foundation in its current location

o suggestion that the house remain as an office in this prominent location, if a residential use is not viable.

o the existing driveway access from Main Street South would be grandfathered

The Manager of Heritage Planning provided the following information:

o Heritage Markham previously supported relocated on this building in 1999;

o the house may need some work on the foundation to strengthen the supports and prevent damage from traffic.

o if the house is moved from its current foundations, the Town of Markham would take a road widening

Mrs. Dixie White, resident of Vinegar Hill, noted that the location would be ideal for a professional service such as a dentist.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham does not support the relocation of the Archibald Barker House (29 James Walker Ct.) to a new foundation on the same lot;

AND THAT the Site Plan Control Application for 29 James Walker Ct. be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for a detailed review and comments.

CARRIED.

21. NEW ACTING MUNICIPAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE ADVISOR

ONTARIO MINISTRY OF CULTURE

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning ____

The Senior Heritage Planner introduced the correspondence received from Mike Marcolongo, the new Acting Municipal Heritage Committee Advisor for the Ontario Ministry of Culture. Mr. Marcolongo notes that the Ministry of Culture’s Heritage Tool Kit is scheduled for release in early 2006.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the correspondence from the new Acting Municipal Heritage Committee Advisor be received as information.

CARRIED.

22. ONTARIO HERITAGE TREE ALLIANCE

PROMOTION MATERIAL

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning__________________

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT the promotion material on the new Ontario Heritage Tree Alliance be received as information.

CARRIED.

23. HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION

REPLACEMENT OF WOOD SHINGLES WITH ASPHALT

118 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE

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

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the replacement of the cedar shingles on 118 Main Street, Unionville with dual black asphalt shingles, noting that although cedar shingles are the preferred roofing material, the guidelines of the Unionville Heritage Conservation District Plan permit the use of asphalt shingles.

CARRIED.

24. MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A/156/05

MINDTECH MONTESSORI SCHOOL ADDITION PHASE 2

8961 NINTH LINE, CORNELL COMMUNITY

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

____________S. Muradali, Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment________

The Senior Heritage Planner reviewed the Minor Variance Application for 8961 Ninth Line, Cornell Community. He noted that the proposed Phase 2 addition was provided to Heritage Markham at its September 14^th, 2005 meeting and a resolution was passed stating ‘no objection’. The owners have now applied for a number of variances with respect to the same proposal.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to Minor Variance Application A/156/05 for 8961 Ninth Line.

CARRIED.

25. MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A/157-05

MAJOR MILLIKEN PUB

7710 KENNEDY ROAD, HAGERMAN’S CORNERS

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

____________S. Muradali, Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment________

The Senior Heritage Planner advised that the Minor Variance Application for 7710 Kennedy Road (Major Milliken Pub) would reduce the total number of parking spaces required with the additional second floor use. The second floor was not initially used, however, the owners now want to make use of the space. There is no space available on the site to provide for any additional parking, therefore, a minor variance is required to allow the existing number of parking spaces to suffice.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to Minor Variance Application A/157/05 for 7710 Kennedy Road.

CARRIED.

26. SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION SC 05 023356

HENRY ARNOLD HOUSE

33 ARTISAN TRAIL (FORMERLY LOCATED AT 10370 WOODBINE AVENUE

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
_________ G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner___________________________

The Senior Heritage Planner noted that Heritage Markham passed a resolution of ‘no objection’ to the restoration plan for the Henry Arnold House at its August 10, 2005 meeting. A site plan control application has now been received for the relocation of the house from the Cathedraltown development to the heritage enclave on the east side of Woodbine Avenue.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to site plan control application SC 05 023356 subject to the site plan agreement containing the usual provisions for window, materials, colours, etc.;

AND THAT Heritage Markham delegates approval authority for the design of the proposed detached garage to Heritage Section staff.

CARRIED.

27. BUILDING PERMIT AND SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION

COLIVARIS RESIDENCE

107 JOHN STREET, THORNHILL

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

J. Wright, Director of Building Standards (CBO)_________________

The Manager of Heritage Planning outlined the building permit applications received for 107 John Street, Thornhill and commented on areas of concern. The following permits have been received by the Town:

o Building Permit application (October 6, 2005) to reflect the current construction work.

o Building Permit application (October 11, 2005) to reflect additions and alterations;

o Heritage Site Plan Control Application (October 11, 2005) to reflect additions and alterations.

The Committee expressed its strong objections to receiving these permit applications after the work had commenced and indicated that some of the requested renovations could not be supported.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham receive the drawings associated with the Building Permit Applications and Site Plan Control Application for 107 John Street, Thornhill;

AND THAT given the drawings were received by the Town on Tuesday October 11^th, 2005 and were not on the Heritage Markham Committee’s agenda, but were presented as an addendum item for the Committee’s consideration the night of the meeting (October 12, 2005), the applications be forwarded to the Heritage Markham Architectural Review Sub-Committee for review and recommendations which will be considered at the Committee’s November meeting;

AND FURTHER THAT based on a preliminary assessment of the drawings associated with the applications, Heritage Markham has the following initial comments, including, but not limited to these concerns:

Building Permit Application 05 022120

• The north elevation (front) does not present a consistent wall cladding material, but is instead a combination of brick and stucco, divided vertically which is not complementary to, or characteristic of, the heritage district. Although, the drawings appear to represent an interim stage in the transformation of the dwelling, Heritage Markham is concerned with this treatment if the final transformation of the dwelling is not implemented.
• Heritage Markham notes the absence of permit drawings illustrating the garage enlargement and other outbuildings or features newly constructed on the property.

Building Permit Application 05 023486 and Heritage Site Plan Control Application

• The proposed plans do not appear to comply with the zoning by-law (maximum building depth, maximum floor area ratio, location of garage enlargement). Heritage Markham would like any zoning by-law deviations identified
• The new window and attic vent on the front elevation (left gable) do not appear to be appropriate for the dwelling. A window more in keeping with the Arts and Craft style with perhaps a horizontal break in the gable should be considered
• Colours, stucco treatment and brick to be complementary to the heritage district and selected in consultation with Heritage Section staff
• The proposed height of the front yard fence does not appear to comply with the Town’s Fence By-law and the masonry material does not comply with the Heritage Plan policies
• Much of the front yard is proposed to be covered with brick pavers and includes two driveway openings onto John Street. The loss of the front yard green amenity space does not enhance the district’s village-like ambience. The plans should be revised to one driveway opening with a grassed area in front of the dwelling.

CARRIED.

28. LOCUST HILL – GENERAL STORE

Extract: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

Councillor John Webster advised that the Locust Hill General Store is in dire need of repair. The building is owned by the Ontario Realty Corporation. He suggested that the building should be boarded to protect it from the elements and vandalism. He asked if Town (Heritage Section) staff could follow-up with the Ontario Realty Corporation to see what steps can be taken to protect this heritage structure.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Town (Heritage Section) staff be requested to contact the Ontario Realty Corporation with respect to the Locust Hill, General Store and request the ORC to take steps to protect this heritage structure.

CARRIED.

29. SIGNAGE – THORNHILL

Extract: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning ______

Judy Dawson-Ryan advised that two new businesses in Thornhill (a mattress shop and a hairdresser) have erected signage that is not in conformity with the Thornhill Heritage Guidelines. Town staff will follow-up when the address of these businesses is obtained.

30. 26 ALBERT STREET – CONDITION

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
_________ B. Wiles, Manager of By-Law Enforcement and Licensing_________

Concern was expressed regarding the existing condition of the heritage dwelling.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Town (Heritage Section) staff be requested to follow-up the concerns expressed with respect to 26 Albert Street, a vacant heritage house within the Markham Village Conservation District.

CARRIED.

The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.

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