HERITAGE MARKHAM

EXTRACT

DATE: January 14, 2010

TO: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

EXTRACT CONTAINING ITEM # 4 OF THE FIRST HERITAGE MARKHAM

COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 13, 2010__________________

4. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
93 JOHN STREET
PROPOSED HOUSE DESIGN (16.11)

Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

The Senior Heritage Planner reviewed previous discussions by Heritage Markham regarding this proposal, and the conceptual designs proposed by the applicant. Staff have met with the applicant three times since the last Heritage Markham meeting, and the Committee expressed appreciation for his cooperation.

Mr. Mozaffari displayed various concepts for the new house, photo-shopped into the existing streetscape. In response to questions, he confirmed that the set back and the roof height will be in line with adjacent houses. Staff and the Committee made several suggestions, such as eliminating the storey over the garage and reducing the garage to one storey, and recessing it to provide a transition with the existing adjacent one-storey house. Mr. Mozaffari agreed to the suggestions made and will work with staff.

The Committee discussed the dwelling size and massing. Staff advised that the maximum size permitted for this lot is 3,553 sq ft including the garage.

The Committee expressed concern that the design and size would not replicate the era of the house being demolished, which is typically of frame construction and 1 ½ storeys. It was acknowledged that the drawings are concepts only and that the owner has agreed to work with staff to ensure conformity to the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan. The final product will be subject to site plan approval and will be presented to Heritage Markham for review.

Heritage Markham indicated its general support for the broad concept. The Committee reiterated to Mr. Mozaffari that approval is conditional and is subject to site plan approval, and that he has set very clear expectations to the Town, staff and neighbourhood.

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

THAT Heritage Markham is generally supportive of an asymmetrical house style for the proposed new dwelling at 93 John Street subject to the application of traditional materials and design details based on the Arts and Crafts/Bungalow or Gothic Revival styles.

AND THAT the applicant be requested to continue to work with Heritage Section staff and an architect/designer to develop a site plan and elevations in keeping with the policies and guidelines of the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan for a future Site Plan Control application.

CARRIED