HERITAGE
TOWN OF
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Councillor Valerie Burke Susan Casella |
James Makaruk Denise Sabatini-Fuina |
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Ted Chisholm Judith Dawson, Vice-Chair |
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Deirdre Kavanagh |
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Richard Merales |
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Councillor Carolina Moretti Sylvia Morris |
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Barry Nelson Councillor Joe Virgilio |
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Joyce Watt-Nelson – Chair |
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Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning
George Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner
Peter Wokral, Planner, Heritage and Conservation
Kitty Bavington, Committee Clerk
Joyce Watt-Nelson, Chair, convened the
meeting at
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (16.11)
HERITAGE
THAT the Heritage Markham agenda, addendum agenda, and new business from Committee members, be approved.
CARRIED
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
NINTH HERITAGE
HERITAGE
THAT the Minutes of the Heritage
Markham meeting held on
CARRIED
3. COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT CONSENT
APPLICATION
FILE NO. B/19/01
12
CREATION OF TWO LOTS (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
R. Cefaratti, Committee
of Adjustment
The Manager of Heritage Planning introduced this item, and explained that the Committee of Adjustment requires the benefit of Heritage Markham’s recommendation this same evening.
The proposal is to sever a parcel of land with one existing dwelling, into two lots. The owner is also trying to obtain additional land from the road allowance to further enhance the parcel size. A building demolition permit has been approved, and staff are working with the applicant on tree preservation issues. Staff can support the application, with conditions. The property is subject to site plan control, therefore Heritage Markham will have an opportunity to comment at later stages.
Mac Cosburn, representing the applicant, supported the staff report and recommendation.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to
Committee of Adjustment application B/19/01subject to the retention of as much
mature vegetation on the property as possible and the applicant not removing
any trees/vegetation without prior approval of the Town.
CARRIED
4. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 04 020796
PROPOSED RECONSTRUCTION OF THE JOHN MAPES HOUSE (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
B. Karumanchery, Manager
of Development - East
The Senior Heritage Planner explained the preservation and relocation of the Mapes House is a condition of a Subdivision Agreement.
David Stewart, representing the applicant, Box Grove Hill Developments, advised that following evaluation, it is their belief that relocation and restoration is not viable as the building is not structurally sound. In light of the substantial contributions the developer has made to the community, including restoration and relocation of two other Heritage buildings, the applicant is requesting that a replica building be permitted instead.
Mr. Stewart suggested that the building would be disassembled, and reassembled at the new location, salvaging what can be used. All features identified in the Heritage Easement Agreement – such as the existing windows - can be preserved and used in construction of the replica structure. The shingles, sofit and facia, foundation, siding, verandah and other aspects are already going to be replaced, so in their opinion, there is not much left of the original house.
Mr. Stewart stated that in 2004, the structural engineer deemed that the building was not sound, and assessed that almost total reconstruction would be required. There is extensive rot in the floor structure and new electrical and plumbing systems have to be installed. In 2008, an Architect identified extreme Building Code deficiencies and concluded that the only option is to demolish the building.
Mr. Stewart advised that Danco House Movers would not accept responsibility for any accidents while moving the structure, and Mr. Stewart put the Town on notice that the applicant also could not accept responsibility for any accidents. The applicant had not consulted an alternate mover, as was suggested by the Committee.
Staff argued that in comparison to the condition of other buildings that have been relocated and restored, the house could be sufficiently repaired prior to moving it.
The Committee acknowledged the professional opinion of the engineer, and the good record of this developer. It was also noted that the condition of the structure is typical to untenanted houses, but that all the issues, such as the floor joists and the ceiling over the stairs, are repairable. With respect to the Building Code, it was clarified that although the Code would not apply to modifications to the heritage structure, Mr. Stewart stated that the Chief Building Official has safety concerns for the low configuration of the ceiling at the top of the stairs.
Mr. Stewart responded that there has been no market interest in the
building in four years, and he confirmed that the house had been boarded up, as
required, but has been broken into over the years. Heritage
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham recommends that the John Mapes House be
relocated to its intended site at
AND THAT prior to relocation, the applicant should undertake any structural problems that need to be addressed to enable the building to be moved safely;
AND THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the applicant carrying out modifications to the interior layout, stair location, ceiling framing and mechanical systems in order to update the interior for current living.
CARRIED
5. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
PROPOSED ADDITION (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
P.
Wokral, Heritage Planner
The Committee agreed to specify a maximum height increase of one foot.
HERITAGE
THAT
AND THAT Heritage
Markham recommends that the addition be finished in a cladding different from
the original cladding of the house, once it has been determined, to better
distinguish the addition from the original portions of the house;
AND THAT Heritage
Markham recommends that the veranda be remodelled to replicate a typical
AND THAT any height
increase related to the new basement foundation be limited to one foot in
height from the existing condition;
AND THAT final
approval of any Site Plan application for
CARRIED
6. SITE PLAN APPROVAL
APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC
70 KARACHI DRIVE
REVISION TO APPROVED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS (16.11)
Extracts: R.
Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT
- vertical V-groove wood siding being used, to match the existing cladding;
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the gable ornamentation being
eliminated;
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the roof of the second storey
addition being no higher than the peak of the brick portion of the building;
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all windows to be traditional
wood windows to match the existing window treatment of the frame wing.
CARRIED
7. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
FILE NO. 08 126418 00 000HP
BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION, RE-CONSTRUCTION OF FRONT VERANDA (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
P. Wokral, Heritage Planner
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to Staff’s approval of the building permit to restore the front veranda of 16 Pavilion St. to the condition it was in before the unauthorized work began;
AND THAT Heritage Markham does not recommend the laying of charges under the Ontario Heritage Act for the unauthorized alteration provided that the owner does not significantly deviate from the approved building permit.
CARRIED
8. DEMOLITION PERMIT APPLICATION
FILE NO. 08 125629 DP
DEMOLITION OF ALFRED READ HOUSE AND BARN (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
T. Cabral, Applications Administrator
The Senior Heritage Planner explained that the brick house, dating from the 1850s, is listed in the Register. Following discussions, the applicant has agreed to withdraw the demolition permit on the main house and will only demolish the modern rear wing and the barn, subject to offering the barn for relocation or salvage. In view of this agreement, the designation of the house is no longer urgent.
Jim Kirk, representing the applicant, 404/19th Avenue Developments, confirmed staff’s comments, and stated that it is their understanding that structural engineers will assess the building prior to demolishing the frame part of the house, and that it will be boarded up as required.
HERITAGE
IN VIEW of the fact that the applicant has withdrawn the demolition permit for
the Alfred Read House, and will allow heritage conservation issues to be dealt
with in the context of a future development application;
THAT
AND THAT staff prepare a research report on
the heritage value of the Alfred Read house at
CARRIED
9. HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION
FILE NO. HE 08 126010
WINDOW REPLACEMENT
THORNHILL HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
P. Wokral, Heritage Planner
The Senior Heritage Planner explained that the applicant has applied for a Heritage Permit for work already performed on the building, in which Heritage windows were replaced without approval. Staff displayed photographs and noted that the new windows do not fit properly with respect to the sills.
Mr. Halligan, applicant, admitted that he
had neglected to get a permit, and explained that the old windows were rotting and
did not function properly, so they were replaced with new windows that are more
energy efficient, better noise barriers, and easier to clean. The new windows
were installed professionally and have been primed in a neutral colour. Mr. Halligan advised that he had always
renovated to the required standards in the past, but in this case, in his
opinion, the original windows were not repairable.
Committee members stated that heritage/original windows are a very important feature and that staff had previously advised the owner that the original windows could be restored. It was stated that adequate storms could have been obtained so that with proper retrofitting, the difference in R-value between the old and new windows would be negligible. The mandate of this Committee is to preserve heritage, and this is an issue that has been discussed with many applicants. It was noted that although the windows appear compatible, it sets an undesirable precedent if the applicant goes ahead with renovations without approval. A comment was made by the Committee that consideration should be given to health, air flow, and warmth factors.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham does not support the Heritage Permit for the installation of the new wooden windows at 28 John St. because the original wooden heritage windows were capable of being restored and the new windows are not properly fitted to the windows openings of the heritage house;
AND THAT Heritage
Markham supports the Town’s pressing of charges on the owner of
CARRIED
10. BUILDING PERMIT
APPLICATION
FILE NO. 08 126311 HP
35 ALBERT STREET
EMERGENCY REPAIR TO WALL (16.11)
Extracts: R.
Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage
Markham receive the staff memo concerning emergency repairs to
CARRIED
11. DEMOLITION PERMIT
APPLICATION
FILE NO. 08 125464 DP
66 MONIQUE COURT
DEMOLITION OF ROBB HOUSE (16.11)
Extracts: R.
Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
D. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner
T.
Cabral, Applications Administrator
HERITAGE
THAT
CARRIED
12. AWARDS
SUBMISSION FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT the information be received.
CARRIED
13. CORRESPONDENCE (16.11)
Extracts: R.
Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT the following Correspondence be received as information:
1. Heritage Canada Foundation “Communique”
newsletter: Town of
2. Toronto Historical Association newsletter, September 2008
3. Community Heritage
CARRIED
14. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
PROPOSED RELOCATION OF
JONATHAN GOWLAND HOUSE (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
The Senior Heritage Planner introduced this matter, advising that the Ontario Farm House is to be relocated as part of a subdivision block. The mover considers the brick veneer to be unstable, and would like to remove the brick and rebrick the walls after the building has been relocated.
Mr. Larkin, the applicant, advised that he has been moving and restoring houses for 30 years. He explained that the wood nailing strip over the front porch is rotting, the porch has to be replaced, and the back wall of the building, which currently has an addition attached, will have to be bricked once it is relocated. He displayed photographs of other re-bricking projects he has completed, as well as photographs of the subject building, showing the condition of the bricks. Approximately 30% of the bricks are damaged.
Staff suggested the repairs could be made to
stabilize the bricks prior to moving the structure. The Committee acknowledged
that there appeared to be many cracks. Staff suggested a report be obtained
from a mason or an expert Heritage brickwork company prior to considering the
removal of all bricks. The Committee agreed that Mr. Larkin is an expert in
this field, and accepted his opinion.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham accepts the
applicant’s proposal for disassembling and reassembling of the brickwork during
relocation of the Jonathan Gowland House at
CARRIED
15. AWARDS
YONGE HERITAGE LEADER PROGRAM 2008 (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham receive the information, and does not make a nomination for the Young Heritage Leaders Award.
CARRIED
16. COMMITTEE
OF ADJUSTMENT CONSENT & VARIANCE APPLICATION
FILE NO. B/20/08, A/108/08, A/109/08
CREATION OF TWO LOTS (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
R. Cefaratti, Committee
of Adjustment
The Manager of Heritage Planning recommended
that this matter be referred to the Heritage Markham meeting of November 12, as
members of the community are unable to attend today’s meeting. Staff confirmed
that the associated Committee of Adjustment hearing would also be deferred, to
HERITAGE
THAT Committee of Adjustment Applications
for Consent B/20/08, and Minor Variance A/108/08 and A/109/08, be deferred until
the Heritage Markham meeting on
CARRIED
17. POLICY
PROPOSED
STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
PRESENTATION BY ELIZABETH WIMMER, SENIOR PLANNER,
URBAN DESIGN
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of
E. Wimmer,
Senior Planner, Urban Design
Liz Wimmer, Senior Planner, Urban Design, gave a presentation on the Main Street Unionville Streetscape Study, initiated in 2005 for the Unionville Heritage Conservation District as a result of the 2004 Environmental Assessment.
Ms. Wimmer reviewed the context, public consultation process, and findings of the study. Three options were presented to the public. The preferred option involves minimal parking spaces (12), to optimize greening and public spaces. Council has approved the proposal, and the details are now being finalized.
Proposed plantings and heritage fixtures
were displayed. One outstanding issue relates to the light fixtures on the east
side of
HERITAGE
THAT the presentation by Elizabeth Wimmer, Senior Planner, Urban Design, be received;
AND THAT
AND THAT staff report back on the street light issue;
AND THAT further design details be referred
to
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18. AWARDS
HERITAGE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of
Verbal report
by G. Duncan
The Committee agreed that insufficient nominations are available, and that the awards be deferred until 2009.
HERITAGE
THAT
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19.
BRUELS HOUSE RELOCATION AND SITING
HALLA PALABISKI
Extracts: R.
Hutcheson, Manager of
P. Wokral, Heritage Planner
The Heritage Planner advised that the preliminary drawings for this application had been before the Committee in August, 2008 and the Architectural Review Sub-Committee had made recommendations regarding the design and orientation of the building. The applicant now requests that the Committee consider revised drawings. Staff agree that the design, detailing, and proportion of the proposed addition have improved. It was recommended by the Committee that the proposal go forward to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee, and return to Heritage Markham for final approval.
Halla Palabiski,
applicant, requested the matter be dealt with as soon as possible.
HERITAGE
THAT the Site Plan application and revised design concept for the Thomas Bruels House be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for further review and comment, and return to the Heritage Markham Committee for final approval.
CARRIED
20.
PROPOSED RELOCATION OF THE PHILLIP BARTHOLOMEW HOUSE
TO
DON ANDERSON
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
Extracts: R.
Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
The Heritage
Planner advised that the applicant is requesting support in relocating the
building to
The Committee
agreed that there are enough threatened Heritage building within the Town of
HERITAGE
THAT
CARRIED
21. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
PRELIMINARY DESIGN CONCEPT
PROPOSED 1 ½ STOREY ADDITION
THE GREGORY DESIGN GROUP
MARKHAM VILLAGE
HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning
The Heritage Planner introduced this
application for an addition to a Class B structure and described the changes to
the pitch of the roof, and the design, which is generally complementary to the
area.
HERITAGE
THAT
AND THAT the preliminary design concept be
forwarded to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee with authority to approve
on behalf of
AND THAT the future Site Plan application to the Town contain the usual provisions regarding materials, colours, and windows, etc.;
AND THAT final approval of any future Site
Plan application for 23 Church Street be delegated to
CARRIED
22. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
PRELIMINARY DESIGN CONCEPT
PROPOSED TWO-CAR GARAGE
THE GREGORY DESIGN GROUP
MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of
The Heritage Planner introduced this
proposal to construct a two-car garage in the back of the dwelling, facing onto
HERITAGE
THAT the preliminary design of the proposed garage for 275 Markham Main St. North be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for further review and comment with authority to approve on behalf of Heritage Markham;
AND THAT the owner of
AND THAT final approval of any Site Plan
application for the garage at
CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at