HERITAGE
TOWN OF
Julie Christian, Chair Evelin Ellison
Judy Dawson-Ryan, Vice-Chair Elizabeth Plashkes
Maria Pia Adrejin Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Amar Banerjee Councillor John Webster
Ted Chisholm
Judith Dawson
Nelson Torres
Joyce Nelson-Watt
Councillor Stan Daurio
Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning
George Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner
Peter Wokral, Planner, Heritage and Conservation
The Chair convened the meeting at
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (16.11)
HERITAGE
THAT the Heritage Markham agenda and addendum agenda be approved.
CARRIED.
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
THIRD HERITAGE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT the Minutes of the Heritage
Markham meeting held on
CARRIED.
3. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC
2667 BUR OAK AVENUE
PROPOSED CHURCH (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
M. Wouters,
Project Planner
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the application subject to the addition of a buffer strip between the North wall of the heritage house and the parking spaces and a condition being included in the site plan agreement requiring a Markham Remembered plaque to be provided at the owner’s cost.
CARRIED.
4. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
44 CHURCH STREET,
PRELIMINARY DESIGN FOR ADDITION TO EXISTING
DWELLING (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
The Heritage Planner gave a brief
summary on this application and informed the Committee that this application,
as proposed, will require a minor variance in relation to the side yard setback
and the building length.
HERITAGE
THAT the proposed design for the addition
to
CARRIED.
5. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 06 109138
PROPOSED SINGLE DETACHED HOUSE (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
P. Wokral, Heritage Planner
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the proposed design as amended by staff.
AND THAT the applicant enter into a Site Plan Agreement containing the usual heritage provisions for materials, windows, colours, etc.
CARRIED.
6. HERITAGE DISTRICTS
REGISTRATION OF HERITAGE CONSERVATION
DISTRICT BY-LAWS (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
C. Conrad, Town
Solicitor
The Manager of Heritage Planning gave a presentation on this matter and answered questions regarding the registration of heritage by-laws electronically on the title of those properties affected. The Manager of Heritage Planning agreed to further discuss the electronic registration of heritage conservation district by-laws with the Town Solicitor.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham receive the
memorandum (
AND THAT the Legal Services Department be thanked for its continuing work on this important heritage education project.
CARRIED.
7. HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATIONS
FILE NOS. HE 06 109441 AND HE 06 109522
HERITAGE PERMITS APPROVED BY
STAFF ON BEHALF OF HERITAGE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT this item be received as
information.
CARRIED.
8. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
PROPOSED SINGLE DETACHED HOUSE, PRELIMINARY DRAWINGS (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
P. Wokral, Heritage Planner
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no
objection to the proposed design for the additions and the remodelling of
THAT the existing trees on the property be protected and maintained as part of the design;
AND THAT the Site Plan Agreement contain the usual heritage conditions governing materials, colours, etc.
CARRIED.
9. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
7149
REVISED ELEVATIONS FOR HAWKINS HOUSE
CORNELL COMMUNITY(16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the revised design for the restoration plan and proposed additions to the Hawkins House in the Wykland Estates (Mattamy Homes) development.
CARRIED.
10. PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM – RESIDENTIAL
FILE NO. CU 06 108921
159 – 159A
LYNZEY INN, UNIONVILLE HCD (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
G. Duncan, Senior
Heritage Planner
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no
objection to the application.
CARRIED.
11. PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS
FILE NOS. SU 06 108473 AND ZA 06 108487
10519 AND 10521 WOODBINE AVENUE (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
S. Kitagawa, Project Planner
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham recommends that the standard heritage conditions be included in the conditions of draft approval for the subdivision, including preservation, interim protection, heritage designation, heritage easements and letter of credit for the two heritage houses on the subject lands.
CARRIED.
12. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
FILE NO. 06-109767
PORCH ENCLOSURE (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham receive the
memorandum (
CARRIED.
13. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
RESTORATION CONCEPT FOR JAMES BRANDER HOUSE (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
A. Henriques, Project Planner
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham supports the restoration concept plan for the James Brander House subject to:
- shutters to be louvered wood in a traditional 1870s design;
- front door to be a four paneled wood door in a traditional 1870s design; and
- the site plan agreement containing detailed specifications for the exterior restoration of the house including materials, colours, and the requirement for the more detailed drawings to be submitted at the building permit stage.
CARRIED.
14. CORRESPONDENCE (16.11)
HERITAGE
THAT the following Correspondence be received as information:
1. Ministry of Culture: Land Registry fees waived for historical research.
2.
Architectural Conservancy of
3.
Community Heritage
4. Canadian Association of Professional Heritage Consultants: FORUM Newsletter, Winter 2006 issue.
5. Edifice Old Home Magazine: Issue number 8 (Spring 2006).
6.
Heritage
7.
Heritage
8.
Heintzman House Invitational Art Show and
9.
Heritage
10. Correspondence regarding real estate signs in Unionville.
CARRIED.
15. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 06 108954
PROPOSED ADDITIONS TO A
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
G. Duncan, Project Planner
The Project Planner introduced this proposal and provided a brief summary of the application.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the application subject to the site plan agreement containing the usual heritage provisions regarding colours, materials, etc,; the owner entering into a Heritage Easement with the Town; and the owner providing a Markham Remembered plaque;
AND THAT approval of minor revisions to the plans and elevations be delegated to Heritage Section staff.
CARRIED.
16. PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS
DESIGNATION REPORT (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
Gary Sellars, Planner
The Heritage Planner introduced
this proposal and advised the Committee that the Town of
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham recommends to Council that the Abraham Strickler house, located at 6297 Major Mackenzie Drive, be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest;
AND THAT the building be preserved on its original site and foundation and integrated into the development of the proposed plan of subdivision.
CARRIED.
17. HERITAGE DESIGNATION
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
F. Edwards, Manager, Administration, Clerk’s Department
The Senior Heritage Planner gave a brief presentation on this matter.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham recommends to Council that the
CARRIED.
18. HERITAGE DESIGNATION
9231 WOODBINE AVENUE
JAMES BLISS HOUSE (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
The Senior Heritage Planner gave a brief presentation on this matter.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham recommends to
Council that the James Bliss House at
CARRIED.
19. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION
AND SECONDARY PLAN AMENDMENT (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
R. Blake, Manager, West District
The Manager of Heritage Planning gave a presentation on this matter.
HERITAGE
THAT
Heritage Markham refer this matter to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee
for further discussion and comment.
CARRIED.
20. HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. HE 06
110976
FRONT YARD FENCE
J. AND D. DU PLOOY (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham recommends that:
(1) the
Heritage Permit application for the proposed fence at
- front yard fence height to be 3.5 feet rather than 4 feet, as proposed;
- curved swoop of fence to be somewhat flatter than proposed;
- head of back yard gate be removed and top of gate to be gently curved to fit with the overall fence design; and
(2) final approval authority for the amended
design be delegated to (Heritage Section) staff.
CARRIED.
21. DEMOLITION PERMIT
APPLICATION NO. 061 106160 DP
PAGNELLO HOUSE
6788
PETER HOFFMAN, APPLICANT (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
Ira Davis, Building Dept.
The Senior Heritage
Planner gave a presentation on this application and provided information on the
property’s historical significance as the home of the first Italian family to
move into the
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the demolition permit
application for
- the
owner permitting the salvage of interior elements of heritage significance; and
- the
owner providing, at their cost, a Markham Remembered interpretive plaque to be
placed on the property in a visible location agreeable to the owner and the
Town of
CARRIED.
22. Demolition Permit
Application NO. 061 107230 DP
Partial
Demolition of Daniel Ramer House (Attached Garage and Porch)
Laurier Homes (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning;
Ira Davis, Building Dept.
The Senior Heritage
Planner introduced the application and advised the Committee that Heritage
Staff has requested the applicant to preserve a sufficient amount of brick from
the demolition for use in the restoration of the house.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham
has no objection to the demolition permit for the attached garage, porch and
basement entrance to 9483 McCowan Road, subject to the applicant salvaging sufficient
brick to use in repairs and restoration of the main part of the house, which is
to be relocated and preserved on a new site within the development.
CARRIED.
23. Proposed Garage and Minor
Variance Application A/66/06
10 Heritage
Fred Watt and Joyce Nelson-Watt
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
George Duncan, Project Planner;
Stacia Muradali, Secretary-Treasurer, Committee
of Adjustment
The
Senior Heritage Planner introduced the application and advised that Heritage
Staff have no concerns about the garage design or the minor variance
application submitted by the applicants.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham supports the design of the proposed garage for 10
Heritage Corners Lane;
AND THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the minor variance
application needed to implement the plans for the proposed house and garage.
CARRIED.
Joyce Nelson-Watt, having declared
a disclosure of interest with respect to Item 23 (Addendum Agenda Item 4) due
to the fact that she is the applicant, did not participate in the voting with
respect to this item.
24. Policy Item
Draft Little Rouge Creek Corridor Management
Plan
Request for Comments
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning;
Lili
Duoba, Environmental Planning and
The Manager of Heritage
Planning introduced this item and answered questions from the Committee. A number of Committee members requested that
the Manager of Heritage Planning provide them with a copy of the document
entitled “Little Rouge Creek Corridor Management Plan – Draft March 2006”.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham request Heritage Section staff to provide
suggested comments that the Committee can consider at the May meeting.
CARRIED.
25. Draft Plan of Subdivision
Milliken Community
Extracts: Regan
Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
Margaret Wouters, Project Planner
The Senior Heritage Planner introduced the application and advised the
Committee that the house situated on this property was rated as a Group 3
heritage building.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham
affirm staff recommendations with respect to the proposed development at
CARRIED.
26. Revisions to Elevations and PartiaL
Foundation/Demolition Permit
Thornhill
HCD
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
Peter Wokral, Project Planner
The Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application and advised
the Committee that in addition to the partial foundation/demolition permit
already submitted, the applicant has informed Heritage staff that more of the
existing foundation may have to be demolished and rebuilt as the construction
of the additions continues.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham request
the Building Standards Department to confirm that the foundation at
CARRIED.
27. Official Plan Amendment
Langstaff
Lands
Extracts: Regan Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT the following properties located within the proposed OPA are listed
in
the Markham Inventory of Heritage Buildings and that further research
and analysis will be required to determine whether any of the identified
buildings should be retained on their original sites, relocated to other sites
within the immediate area, relocated to other sites within the municipality or
can be demolished:
26 Langstaff Rd 20
Ruggles Ave
75 Langstaff Rd 24
Ruggles Ave
77 Langstaff Rd 26
Ruggles Ave
CARRIED.
28. Preliminary Design for Addition to
Extracts: Manager of Heritage Planning
The Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application to convert
a residence currently being used as a rooming house to commercial use as a real
estate office and concurred with the concerns of Staff related to the proposed
design, mainly that the two storey south bay window would be lost in this
concept.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham
refer the design for an addition to
CARRIED.
29. Preliminary Design for Addition to
Unionville
Heritage Conservation District
Extracts: Manager of Heritage Planning
The Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application and advised
the Committee that Staff has no objection to the proposed design as it
compliments the existing house and has minimal impact on the Main Street
Unionville streetscape.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the proposed rear addition to
CARRIED.
30. Preliminary Design and Minor Variance for
Addition to
Unionville Heritage Conservation District
Extracts: Manager of
Heritage Planning
The Heritage Planner
gave a presentation on this application.
The Heritage Planner advised that staff has reviewed the drawings for
this property and has no objection to the granting of the Minor Variance requested
or to the look of the proposed addition, however, staff has concerns over the
proposed roof lines which might present a problem for drainage and leakage into
the house and the projection of the addition to either side of the original
house.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the Minor Variance Application
A/62/06 being granted to allow the reduced side yard setback;
AND THAT Heritage Markham refer the design for the proposed rear
addition to
CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at