HERITAGE
TOWN OF
Members
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Regrets
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Judy Dawson-Ryan, Acting Chair |
Amar Banerjee |
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Ted Chisholm |
Councillor Carolina Moretti |
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Judith Dawson |
Councillor Joe Virgilio |
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Evelin Ellison |
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Nelson Torres |
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Joyce Nelson-Watt |
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Councillor Valerie Burke |
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Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning
George Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner
Peter Wokral, Planner, Heritage and Conservation
Candy Davidovits, Committee Secretary
The Chair convened the meeting at 7:25 p.m. by asking for
any declarations of interest with respect to items on the agenda. Ted Chisholm
disclosed a conflict on Item 7 – Request for Feedback -
as he is the applicant.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (16.11)
HERITAGE
THAT the Heritage Markham agenda and addendum agenda be approved.
CARRIED.
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
FIRST HERITAGE
January 10, 2007 (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT the Minutes of the Heritage Markham meeting held on January 10, 2007, be received and adopted.
CARRIED.
3. ADMINISTRATION
COUNCILLOR APPOINTMENT TO HERITAGE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham receive this item as information.
CARRIED.
4. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
R. Blake, Manager, Development - West
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham request that the Meeting Notes for the Architectural Review Sub-Committee meeting held on January 25, 2007, be amended to indicate that:
- the issue of the 5 storey height is still a “great” concern; and
- Councillor Valerie Burke was present as a guest;
AND THAT Heritage Markham has the following comments on the site plan application:
· That the comments of the Architectural Review Sub-Committee held on January 25, 2007 be taken into consideration in the review of the project; and
· That the Committee looks forward to reviewing additional illustrations and drawings to better understand the impact of the project on the heritage conservation district.
CARRIED.
5. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC
300 MAIN STREET NORTH
PROPOSED ADDITION (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
P. Wokral, Heritage Planner
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham supports the
following recommendations made to the proposed design of
· To replace the existing windows in the attic dormers with traditional single hung or double hung wooden windows with pane divisions appropriate to the early 20th century architecture of the house;
· To remove the existing turquoise paint on the window sills or repaint them in a complementary historic colour;
· To paint the proposed wooden siding in a historically compatible colour to the rest of the house;
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To consider landscaping enhancements along the
AND THAT final approval of the
design for
AND THAT the owners enter into a Site Plan Agreement with the Town containing the usual provisions regarding materials, windows, colours, etc.
CARRIED.
6. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCE
APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 06 130688, A/13/07
REQUEST FOR MINOR VARIANCES (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
P. Wokral, Heritage Planner;
S. Muradali, Secretary – Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham supports the requested variances to:
· permit a minimum (north) side yard setback of 4ft; whereas the By-law requires a minimum side yard setback of 6 feet for a 2-storey wall;
· permit an existing front yard setback of 12.73 ft., whereas the By-law permits a front yard setback of 25 ft.;
· permit a maximum building depth of 19.9 m, whereas the By-law permits a maximum building depth of 16.8 m;
· permit a maximum height of 18 ft. for an accessory building, whereas the By-law permits a maximum building height of 12 ft. for an accessory building;
AND THAT Heritage Markham does not support the requested variances to:
· permit a maximum gross floor area of 4591 square feet (53%) whereas, the By-law permits a maximum gross floor area of 3906 square feet (45%);
· permit an existing minimum side yard setback for an accessory building of 10” whereas the By-law permits a minimum side yard setback of 4 ft. for accessory buildings;
· permit an accessory building to occupy 11% of the total lot area, whereas the By-law permits an accessory building to occupy 10% of the total lot area;
AND THAT
Heritage Markham recommends that the existing 1940’s garage be removed from
AND THAT Heritage Markham supports the variance in gross floor area required for the development resulting from the demolition of the existing 1940’s garage;
AND THAT the site plan agreement contain a provision allowing the applicant to retain the existing 1940’s garage until the proposed 1 ½ storey garage is enclosed with a roof and walls.
CARRIED.
7. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
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PROPOSED ADDITION TO A HERITAGE HOUSE (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
HERITAGE
THAT the conceptual plans for a
rear addition to the heritage house at
THAT the applicant consider increasing the size of the area in front of the side door in order to avoid crowding the side bay window; and
AND THAT as a part of a Site Plan Control application, the restoration of some of the heritage character of the original house be undertaken, including:
- adding a front door and traditional Edwardian windows to the infilled Edwardian porch;
- restoring the second storey front vinyl window to a wood, single-hung, one over one window; and
- retaining the ground floor front window if it is determined to be a heritage window.
CARRIED.
Ted Chisholm, having declared a disclosure of interest with respect to Item 7 due to the fact that he is the applicant, did not participate in the voting with respect to this item.
8. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC
17 PRINCESS STREET
PROPOSED REMODELLING AND ENLARGEMENT (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
P. Wokral, Heritage Planner
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham
has no objection to the proposed redesign and enlargement of
AND THAT final approval of the design be delegated to Heritage Section
Staff;
AND THAT the applicant enter into a site plan agreement with the Town
containing the usual provisions regarding materials, colours, windows, etc.
CARRIED.
9. INFORMATION
HERITAGE BUILDING EVALUATIONS (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
D. Cheng, Project Planner
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham accept the
heritage building evaluations for
CARRIED.
10. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 05 O14388
PROPOSED GARAGE (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
G. Duncan, Project Planner
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no
objection to the construction of the proposed two car garage at
CARRIED.
11. CORRESPONDENCE (16.11)
HERITAGE
THAT the following Correspondence be received as information:
1. Invitation to the Cedarena 80th Annual Skating Party on January 30, 2007;
2. Community Heritage
3. Built Heritage News – January 29, 2007 Issue;
4. Edifice Magazine Old House Maintenance and Restoration Workshops – Spring Schedule;
5. Heritage
6. Heritage
7. Edifice Magazine – Issue No. 11; and
8. Friends of the Archives of
CARRIED.
12. COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCE APPLICATION
REQUEST FOR MINOR VARIANCES (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
P. Wokral, Heritage Planner
S. Muradali, Secretary – Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment
The Heritage Planner gave a
presentation on this application.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no
objection to the requested variances necessary to re-develop
CARRIED.
13. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 05 022910
ARCHIBALD BARKER HOUSE (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
G. Duncan, Project Planner
The Senior Heritage Planner gave a
presentation on this application.
HERITAGE
THAT although Heritage Markham would prefer that the Archibald Barker House be retained on its existing foundation, the Committee is also concerned with the long-term preservation of this significant heritage building through a viable use;
AND THAT Heritage Markham
recognizes the questionable viability of a residential use in this location so
close to
AND THAT Heritage Markham therefore supports the site plan as revised, with the heritage building moved back from Main Street in order to ensure its preservation as a functioning part of the community on the condition that a fence enclosing the portion of the lot fronting on Main Street South is no higher than 3-4 feet to ensure the building’s visibility and prominence on Main Street South;
AND THAT authority be delegated to Heritage Section staff to approve the site plan application based on the restoration plans previously reviewed and approved when the building was converted to a sales office for the surrounding development.
CARRIED.
14. CONFERENCES
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CONFERENCE 2007
MAY 4 – 6, 2007,
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
The Manager of Heritage Planning gave a presentation on this matter.
HERITAGE
THAT the following Heritage Markham members be authorized to attend the “Opportunity Knocks” conference:
- Judy Dawson-Ryan; and
- Joyce Nelson-Watt;
AND THAT the registration fees, accommodation and mileage be covered to a maximum of $200 per person.
CARRIED.
15. SITE PLAN APPLICATION SC 07 108124
MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION
A/22/07
Proposed Addition to a
John and Lynn Gannage
Conservation District (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning;
P.
Wokral, Heritage Planner;
S.
Muradali, Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adustment
The Heritage Planner gave a presentation on
this application.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no
objection to the requested variances necessary to construct the proposed
addition, and to extend and enlarge the legal non-conforming structure located
at
CARRIED.
16. SITE PLAN APPLICATION SC
05 017416
Revised Design for a Proposed Addition to
a
Dr. Bob Kozovski
Markham Village Heritage Conservation
District (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning;
P. Wokral, Heritage Planner
The Heritage Planner gave a presentation on
this application.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the revised design for the proposed addition to 190 Main Street North, provided that the existing vinyl replacement windows on the heritage house be replaced with traditional single or double hung wooden windows with pane divisions consistent with the early 20th century architecture of the house;
AND THAT final approval of the proposed design be delegated to Heritage Section Staff;
AND THAT the applicant enter into a Site Plan Agreement with the Town containing the usual provisions regarding material, colour, windows, etc.
CARRIED.
17. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
Proposed
addition to a Heritage House
Lauder
Residence
Unionville
Heritage Conservation District (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning.
The Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.
HERITAGE
THAT the proposed addition to 306 Main Street, Unionville be located further back on the existing heritage house and not interfere with, or compromise, significant architectural features such as the one storey bay window;
AND THAT the proposed design be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for further review and comment.
CARRIED.
18. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
Storefront Repair Due to Car Accident
Thornhill Paint Supplies
Thornhill Heritage Conservation District
(16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning
P. Wokral,
Heritage Planner
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham recommends
that any repairs to the storefront of
AND THAT Heritage Markham recommends that Council consider making 7705-7707 Yonge Street immediately eligible for the Commercial Façade Improvement Program based on the unique circumstances in which the building has to be repaired and its significant heritage status within the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District;
AND THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to a Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement being prepared for this property if required as part of the Commercial Façade Improvement Program.
AND THAT Heritage Markham recommends that the trees that were destroyed
in the accident be replaced.
CARRIED.
19. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
Thornhill Heritage Conservation District
(16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning;
J. Flewelling, Capital Works-Asset Management
The Manager of Heritage Planning gave a
presentation on this matter.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham supports the use of granite for the
AND THAT Heritage Markham does not support the construction of the
sidewalk on the north side of the bridge due to design/scale of the bridge and
erosion concerns.
CARRIED.
20. SECURITY DEPOSITS FOR NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION IN
THORNHILL HERITAGE DISTRICT (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning;
Evelin Ellison expressed her concern related to the security deposit for new home construction in the Thornhill area. She stated that new homes with a value of $1 million are only required to pay a security deposit of $5,000.00 and moved the following motion:
“That the Heritage security portion of site plan applications be increased as an incentive for good planning perhaps using the square footage of the new homes as the basis of the amount charged.”
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham refer the motion by Evelin Ellison to a sub-committee comprised of the following members for review and to submit a recommendation thereon to the next meeting of the Heritage Markham Committee;
- Ted Chisholm;
- Evelin Ellison;
- Nelson Torres; and
- Joyce Nelson-Watt;
AND THAT Heritage Staff be requested to submit a report to the Sub-committee on the proposal by Evelin Ellison “that the Heritage security portion of site plan applications be increased as an incentive for good planning perhaps using the square footage of the new homes as the basis of the amount charged.”
CARRIED.
21. YONGE/STEELES CORRIDOR STUDY (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
Evelin Ellison expressed her concern for the protection of heritage homes in the Yonge and Steeles area.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham request Heritage Staff to ensure that development plans for the Yonge/Steeles area do not adversely affect heritage homes.
CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.