HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MEETING

TOWN OF MARKHAM

Canada Room, Markham Civic Centre

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

 

 

 

Members

 

Regrets

Councillor Valerie Burke

Susan Casella

James Makaruk

Councillor Carolina Moretti

Ted Chisholm

Judith Dawson, Vice-Chair

Deirdre Kavanagh

Joyce Nelson-Watt – Chair

Denise Sabatini-Fuina

Councillor Joe Virgilio

Richard Morales

Sylvia Morris

 

Barry Nelson

 

 

 

 

Staff

Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning

George Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner

Peter Wokral, Planner, Heritage and Conservation

Kitty Bavington, Committee Clerk

 

 

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

 

Judith Dawson, Vice-Chair, convened the meeting at 7:20 p.m. by asking for any declarations of interest with respect to items on the agenda. None were declared.

 

 

1.         APPROVAL OF AGENDA (16.11)

 

            A)        Addendum Agenda

            B)        New Business from Committee Members

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the Heritage Markham agenda be approved.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

2.         ADOPTION OF MINUTES
            FIRST HERITAGE MARKHAM MEETING
            JANUARY 14, 2009 (16.11)

           

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the Minutes of the Heritage Markham meeting held on January 14, 2009 be received and adopted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

3.         SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
            FILE NO. SC 08 108 962
            9900 HWY 48, MARKHAM
            WILLIAM CLARRY HOUSE (16.11)
            Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

                        D. Cheng, Project Planner

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the proposed mixed use development at 9900 Highway 48 subject to the heritage building historically known as the William Clarry House being retained on its original site as proposed;

 

THAT the transformer be relocated to another location away from the William Clarry House, to create a more sympathetic environment for the heritage building and allow for its future expansion, if required;

 

THAT prior to execution of the future site plan agreement, the owner should undertake the following:

            a)   finalize a restoration plan for the exterior of the William Clarry House which will be included in the site plan agreement;

            b)   provision of a legal survey of the location of the Heritage Building to facilitate the registration of the designation by-law and easement agreements;

            c)   entering into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the Town for the heritage house as a condition of Site Plan Approval;

 

THAT the future Site Plan Agreement include the following heritage requirements:

 

·        Provision of a Letter of Credit for the Heritage Building;

·        Provision for proper boarding and protection of the Heritage Building through fencing and signage;

·        Provision to maintain the Heritage Building in good and sound conditions at all times prior to and during the development of the property;

·        Provision of a marketing plan, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services, within six months of site plan approval to detail the ways and means the Heritage Building will be marketed to prospective purchasers;

·        Provision of a restoration plan (including detailed specification for the required work, prepared by a qualified heritage architect) for the Heritage Building and plans for any additions and alterations, and to complete the exterior restoration of the Heritage House, connection of all municipal services to the allocated lot (water, gas, hydro, cable, telephone etc.) and ensure basic standards of occupancy as confirmed by Building Standards Department within two years of site plan approval;

·        Provision for any signage on the building to be externally illuminated (no internally illuminated signage);

·        Provision for an interpretative baked enamel plaque to be designed according to the specifications of the "Markham Remembered" program to address the William Clarry House;

 

AND THAT the finalization of the restoration plan for the William Clarry House and any others details involving this application be delegated to Heritage Section staff.

 

CARRIED

 

 

4.         BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
FILE NO. 09 108419 HP
6888 14TH AVENUE
JOHN MAPES HOUSE -
FOUNDATION AND ADDITION (16.11)

            Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

                        T. Cabral, Building Department

 

The Senior Heritage responded to questions from the Committee regarding the proposed use and relocation/replication aspects of the proposal.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the revised plans and elevation for the relocated John Mapes House at 6888 14th Avenue;

 

THAT approval authority be delegated to Heritage Section staff for the new Site Plan Control Application based on the design submitted with the Building Permit Application;

AND THAT the Site Plan Agreement contain the usual heritage conditions regarding colours, materials, etc.

 

CARRIED

 

 

5.         COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
VARIANCE APPLICATION
30 WALES AVENUE
REQUESTED VARIANCE
TO PERMIT REDUCED
FRONT YARD SETBACK (16.11)

            Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

                        P. Wokral, Heritage Planner

                        R. Cefaratti, Committee of Adjustment

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham supports the requested variance to recognize the existing front yard setback of 30 Wales Avenue and to permit a front yard setback of 15 ½ ft for the proposed addition.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

6.         SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION
FILE NO. 09 108359
151 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE
EM-ART WORKS GALLERY AND GIFT
GROUND SIGN (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham receive the memorandum concerning the Sign Permit Application for 151 Main Street, Unionville, approved by staff on behalf of Heritage Markham, as information.

 

CARRIED

 

7.         HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION
FILE NO. HE 09 107962
201 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE
INTERIOR RENOVATIONS AND
NEW PATIO FURNITURE (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham receive the information on the renovations to Starbucks at 201 Main Street, Unionville, as information.

 

CARRIED

 

 

8.         BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
FILE NO. 09 130935
39 MAIN STREET NORTH
INTERIOR RENOVATIONS (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham receive the memorandum concerning the Building Permit Application for 39 Main Street North, Markham Village, approved by staff on behalf of Heritage Markham, as information.

 

CARRIED

 

 

9          COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCE APPLICATION
FILE NOS. B/08/09, B/09/09, AND B/10/09
9084 WOODBINE AVENUE
BUTTONVILLE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB (16.11)
Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

                        R. Cefaratti, Committee of Adjustment

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham recommends that the Owner enter into a Heritage Easement with the Town of Markham for the Buttonville Mill House at 9064 Woodbine Avenue as a condition of approval of Consent Applications B/08/09, B/09/09 and B/10/09.

 

CARRIED

10.       CORRESPONDENCE (16.11)

Extract: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning_________________

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT HERITAGE MARKHAM receive the following correspondence.

 

1.         Edifice Magazine, Issue # 19, 2008
2.         Heritage Canada Foundation: Heritage Magazine, vol. XI, No. 3, 2008

3.         Heritage Canada Foundation, Communiqué, January 28, 2009.  Federal budget.

4.         Willowbrook School of Restoration Arts. Overview and Spring 2009 Lecture Series.

5.         Community Heritage Ontario: CHO News, January 2009 issue.

6.         Ontario Heritage Conference: Heritage in Creative Communities, Peterborough, May 28-30, 2009

CARRIED

 

 

11.       REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
            UNIONVILLE BRIDGE REPAIRS (16.11)

            Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

                        H. Sharif, Asset Management

 

The Manger of Heritage Planning explained that this matter had been deferred from a previous meeting, due to the Committee’s concerns with the aesthetics of the proposed bridge repairs. Staff have been working with the Engineering Department and revisions have been made to the design.

 

Hossein Sharif, Senior Project Engineer, Asset Management Department, was in attendance to discuss the proposed improvements that will address safety requirements. He displayed photographs of the John Street bridge for comparative purposes, and illustrations for the proposed guiderail, which will now be flush with the stone work at the front of the bridge.

 

The Committee expressed appreciation for the efforts of staff and indicated satisfaction with the revised design.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the information regarding the proposed repairs to the Main Street bridge (north of Carlton Road) and the Carlton Road bridge (east of Main Street) be received;

THAT although Heritage Markham finds the proposed guard rail installation and modifications to the stone-faced bridge parapet not aesthetically appropriate in the context of the Unionville Heritage Conservation District and would have preferred a less obtrusive solution, the committee does understand the underlying need to improve the two bridges from a safety perspective;

 

THAT Heritage Markham recommends that the area in which the guard rail overlaps the bridge wall, continue to be clad in the stone (to the extent possible), as opposed to bare concrete;

 

AND THAT Asset Management inform the following local community groups about the proposed work prior to it being undertaken:

  • Unionville Villagers Association
  • Unionville Ratepayers Association
  • Unionville BIA.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

12.       UPDATE FOR HERITAGE MARKHAM
HERITAGE SECTION WORK PROGRAM FOR 2009
CONSULTANT STUDIES (16.11)
Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

The Manager of Heritage Planning provided an outline of the Heritage section work program for 2009, including the Threatened Heritage Buildings Study, The Buttonville Heritage Conservation District Plan, Markham Village Interpretive Program, and the revised Markham Heritage Estates Landscape Guidelines.

 

The Committee commented on the plantings in Heritage Estates, and requested a copy of the planting guidelines, noting that if goutweed is listed in the guidelines, it should be removed as it is very invasive.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the update on the Heritage Section staff work plan and ongoing projects be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

13.       INFORMATION
DOORS OPEN MARKHAM 2009 916.11)
Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

Susan Casella and Deirdre Kavanagh, representing Heritage Markham on the Doors Open Markham Committee, provided an update and will report back further at a future meeting. The Committee confirmed them as representatives.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the update on Doors Open Markham be received;

 

AND THAT Susan Casella and Deirdre Kavanagh be confirmed as the representatives of Heritage Markham on the Doors Open Markham Committee.

CARRIED

 

 

14.       HERITAGE DISTRICT NEWS

            Winter, 2009 Edition

Extracts:  R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

 

The Manager, Heritage Planning, asked for volunteers to deliver the latest newsletter to commercial tenants in the Heritage Conservation Districts. Councillor Burke had previously volunteered to distribute them in Thornhill.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the following Heritage Markham volunteers distribute the Heritage District News to commercial tenants in Unionville and Markham Village:

Unionville: Sylvia Morris

Markham Village: Richard Morales and Deirdre Kavanagh.

 

CARRIED

 

 

15.       ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION ZA 08 129865

            MELVILLE UNITED CHURCH

            11248 AND 11264 KENNEDY ROAD

            MELVILLE COMMUNITY

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

Teema Kanji, Project Planner

 

The Senior Heritage Planner provided background on the historic church, built in 1877, and recent changes to the property involving severances through the Committee of Adjustment. Heritage designation was a condition of the severance. The property is now being rezoned for the specific existing uses of each parcel, such as the church, the cemetery, and the manse.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the Zoning Amendment Application for 11248 and 11264 Kennedy Road.

 

CARRIED

 

 

16.       SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION SC 07 133898

            (REVISED)

            COTTON LANE ESTATES

            158, 168 AND 178 OLD KENNEDY ROAD

            MILLIKEN COMMUNITY

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

Stacia Muradali, Project Planner

 

The Senior Heritage Planner introduced this matter, advising that the demolition permit for the Heritage building had been issued in error, and the owner has agreed to install an interpretive plaque, which will be formalized in the revised site plan agreement.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham recommends the following condition be included in the Site Plan Agreement for the Cotton Lane Estates development at 158, 168 and 178 Old Kennedy Road:

 

The Owner shall provide and install, at its cost, an interpretive baked enamel plaque for the demolished heritage building, in a publicly visible location on the property (Old Kennedy Road frontage).  The plaque is to be designed and manufactured according to the specifications of the “Markham Remembered” program, and is to outline the history of the house and its community context.  Details of the plaque and the location of the plaque are to be submitted for review and approval of the Town (Heritage Section) prior to manufacture and installation.  The plaque is to be mounted on a decorative wall faced with brick salvaged by the owner from the demolished house at 158 Old Kennedy Road, and this feature is to be shown on the Landscape Plan, along with construction details and specifications.

 

AND THAT the Owner provide a $5,000 Letter of Credit to ensure completion of this requirement.

 

CARRIED

17.       REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

            PROPOSED NEW HOUSE

            DAVID SHAKER, OWNER, VICTOR GUITBERG, ARCHITECT

            100 JOHN STREET

            THORNHILL HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

The Heritage Planner reviewed the previous consideration of this proposal, and the Committee’s concerns regarding flankage compliance, the streetscape plan, and Arts and Crafts style. Revised drawings were displayed, and staff advised that they support the non-compliance of the flankage, as it is an improvement over the existing setback, and safety is no longer an issue as the driveway will front on John Street instead of Deanbank Drive. Lots of work has gone into this proposal so far and that design details have yet to be finalized. A Site Plan application will be coming back to the Committee for approval.

 

Victor Guitberg, Architect, discussed the changes to the proposal, and displayed preliminary streetscape drawings. Mr. Guitberg stated that the owner had indicated he had met with the neighbours, as had been requested by the Committee.

 

Committee expressed concern for tree preservation and the amount of pavement in the proposed driveway, and suggested the owner reconsider the driveway orientation. The Committee suggested that the house design is too modern, and is not true “Arts and Crafts” style.  It was suggested that an alternate to the stone front be considered. Staff cautioned against a stucco finish, as it is very difficult to replicate.

 

The Committee indicated general support, in consideration of the ongoing work with staff on design details.

                

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham generally supports the preliminary drawings received on February 6, 2009 which were submitted for feedback purposes for the proposed new dwelling at 100 John Street, including:

·                                            the form

·                                            the Arts and Crafts architectural style

·                                            the flankage yard setback;

 

THAT Heritage Markham does not support the cladding of the ground floor walls of the proposed house at 100 John St, with artificial or natural stone as per the guidelines for new construction contained in the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan;

 

AND THAT Heritage Markham only supports the use of artificial or natural stone as a foundation treatment at 100 John St.

 

CARRIED

18.       REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

            PROPOSED GARAGE DEMOLITION

            ALAN MEDICK

            48 ALBERT STREET

            MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

 

The Heritage Planner displayed photos of the detached garage at 48 Albert Street and advised that the identified construction date of c.1853 is not likely accurate, therefore staff have no objections to its demolition, as it appears to date from the mid 20th century.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the proposed demolition of the existing one storey detached garage located at 48 Albert Street subject to the owner applying for and obtaining a demolition permit.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.