SEVENTH MEETING OF THE

HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE

 

TOWN OF MARKHAM

Canada Room, Markham Civic Centre

Wednesday, July 9, 2003

 

MINUTES

 

 

Members                                                                     

Julie Christian, Chair

Joan Natoli, Vice-Chair

Susan Casella

Ted Chisholm

Marie Jones

Judy Dawson-Ryan

Elizabeth Plashkes

Keith Irish

Councillor Joe Virgilio

Councillor Jack Heath  

Councillor Stan Daurio

 

Regrets

Ross Caister

Sean Stanwick

 

Staff

R. Hutcheson, Manager Heritage Planning

G. Duncan, Heritage Planner

Yvonne Hurst – Committee Secretary

 

The meeting convened at the hour of 7:15 p.m.

 

1.                  APPROVAL OF AGENDA (16.11)

 

Susan Casella disclosed an interest with respect to Item #4 - 12 Buttonville Cres. West as the deputants are her son and son-in-law. 

 

Julie Christian disclosed an interest with the item of new business – 6 Wismer Place – Markham Heritage Estates as she is the owner of this property.

 

Ted Chisholm disclosed an interest with Item #16 – 10 Eckardt Street as he is the prospective purchaser of this property.

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the Heritage Markham agenda be approved as revised with the inclusion of the addendum agenda and the following items of new business:

a)                  Former Unionville Train Station (alterations)

b)                  Keeley House, Markham Heritage Estates – Roof

c)                  6 Wismer Place - Markham Heritage Estates – Metal Roof on Shed

d)                  Notification to owners of designated houses and owners of houses in heritage districts regarding Heritage Permits

e)                  Development – South of Highway 7, east side of Markham Road

 

CARRIED.

 

 

2.         REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

            9404 HIGHWAY #48

            DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (16.11)

            Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning

                                    Sid Valo (Applicant)

                                    Nick Markhovski (Applicant)                                                              

 

The Manager, Heritage Planning, advised that the building at 9404 Highway #48 was visited by the Architectural Review Sub-Committee in June and found to be an arts and crafts style structure with a number of additions.  The house appears to sit on an earlier fieldstone foundation.  The home was originally built by Menno Raymer and retains much of its original early 20th century details.  The Architectural Review Sub-Committee has HERITAGE MARKHAMS RECOMMENDS: that further research, both historical and architectural, be done with respect to the house to determine the value of the building.

 

Brian Bunting, owner of the property at 9404 Highway #48, asked when the building was added to the heritage inventory?  The Manager, Heritage Planning, advised that the inventory lists all heritage buildings within the Town and was developed in the late 1970’s.  The list continues to be updated with each updated list be taken to Council. 

 

Mr. Bunting indicated his concern that in the 15 years he has been in contact with the Town and the Museum, he was not made aware that his property was on the heritage inventory.  He noted that an offer to purchase has been received but is conditional on removal of the existing structure.  Mr. Bunting stated that he has never received written notification with respect to any heritage significance of the house.  He also noted that a piece of land in front of the house will be required for road widening purposes.  When this road widening occurs the road will go through the living room of the existing structure.

 

It was noted that Marjorie Maynard lived in this house for a number of years and may be able to provide information on the many changes made to the structure especially in the 1950’s when a number of changes were made due to a fire.

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the material with respect to 9404 Highway #48 – determination of significance, be received;

 

AND THAT the Town (Heritage Section) staff be requested to prepare a research report on the Menno Raymer House;

 

AND THAT Town (Heritage Section) staff investigate the information provided by Brian Bunting and Majorie Maynard;

 

AND FURTHER THAT the research report be provided to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee at its next meeting with authority to approve.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

3.         INFORMATION

            9451 - 9TH LINE

            PRESERVATION OF BARN (16.11)

            Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning

                                    George Kelava (Tenant)                                                                      

 

The Manager, Heritage Planning, noted that the brick farmhouse at 9451 9th Line is a property covered under Condition 15.3 in the Conditions of Draft Approval for a subdivision owned by Metrus.  Metrus has agreed to this condition and a lot has been set aside in the subdivision.  He advised that the outbuildings could not retained on the size of lot provided by the builder. 

 

Mr. George Kelava, tenant at 9451 Ninth Line, asked for Heritage Markham’s assistance is saving the barn on this property.  He noted that additional land would be required to retain the barn as there is insufficient space on the lot assigned by Metrus.  He suggested that at least 1 acre is required to preserve the barn.  He has not been successful in negotiating additional land through Metrus.

 

Mr. Keleva advised that he has agreed to the purchase of an additional ½ acre but has not received co-operation from the developer in finalizing this agreement. 

 

The Manager, Heritage Planning, noted that out buildings are not normally preserved, however, the materials are usually advertised for salvage or use by Markham Museum.  The Committee noted that there is a need to save some of the heritage barns that are quickly disappearing from the Markham landscape. 

 

It was pointed out that the developer may not consider a ‘barn’ an appropriate structure for the Cornell Subdivision.  It was suggested that a letter be forwarded to the developer advising that the barn is under review.

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

            THAT the materials with respect to 9451 Ninth Line be received as information;

 

AND THAT staff complete a study on the barn to determine if it is worth saving and whether there is value in saving the barn on site and provide Heritage Markham with a report outlining strategies to save the barn if appropriate.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

4.         REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

            12 BUTTONVILLE CRES. WEST

            ALTERATIONS TO ROOF UNDERTAKEN WITHOUT PERMITS (16.11)

            Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning

                                    Sam Naffaa                                                                                         

 

Susan Casella declared a disclosure of interest with respect to Item #4 as she is related to the deputants (son and son-in-law).  She did not participate in the voting with respect to Item #4. 

 

George Duncan, Heritage Planner, outlined the alterations undertaken at 12 Buttonville Crescent without a building permit of a heritage permit application and approval.  The roof on a vacant house to the rear of the property has been raised to provide sufficient space for headroom and insulation.  The owner then wants to relocate this structure and incorporate it with the occupied house as a rear wing. 

 

Sam Naffaa indicated that he has considered moving the vacant structure and attaching it perpendicular to the side of the original house, however, there is a large tree in the way and he prefers to attach the vacant structure to the rear of the occupied house.  It was noted that relocating the vacant house could permit severance opportunities.  Members raised the issue of the height of the proposed addition in comparison to the occupied house.  He concurred that raising the roof does make the addition higher then the original heritage house.  The addition would be 14” higher than the original building. 

 

It was pointed out that detailed drawings and elevations are required for the committee to make a decision on how the roofline of the addition will impact the roofline of the existing house.  

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the material with respect to 12 Buttonville Crescent West – Alterations to the Roof Undertaken without Permits, be received as information;

 

AND THAT Heritage Markham advise the owner that a Heritage Permit Application must be submitted to cover the alterations made to the roof of the vacant house at 12 Buttonville Crescent West;

 

AND THAT the applicant be requested to submit detailed plans and drawings to show how the relocated house could be incorporated with the existing occupied dwelling;

 

AND FURTHER THAT Heritage Markham has no objections to adding the cobbler’s cottage as a tail to the Morrison house provided that the roofline of the cottage does not exceed the roofline of the Morrison house.

 

            CARRIED.

 

            It was moved and seconded:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objections to the alteration of the roof of the cobbler’s cottage at 12 Buttonville Crescent West.

 

            Motion Failed to Carry.

 

It was noted that the applicant should follow procedure and provide a completed heritage permit application for consideration at the next Heritage Markham meeting.  (A completed building permit application should also be submitted to the Town of Markham’s Building Department.)  The Committee directed that no further work be done on any alterations until a heritage permit application has been received and approvals provided by Heritage Markham.  The Town of Markham Building Department will be provided with information received by Heritage Markham.

 

 

5.         CORRESPONDENCE LIST (16.11)

            Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                 

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

            THAT the following material be received as information.

a)         Toronto Region Architectural Conservancy - Summer Tours, 2003

b)         Heritage Canada - Media Review (May 2003)

c)         Unionville Villagers Association, June 9, 2003

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

6.         ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

            SIXTH HERITAGE MARKHAM MEETING

            JUNE 11, 2003 (16.11)

            Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                 

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the minutes of the sixth Heritage Markham meeting held on June 11, 2003 be adopted and received.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

7.         SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION - SC 03 111 411

            84 MAIN STREET SOUTH, MARKHAM

            CARPORT RECONSTRUCTION (16.11)

            Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Markham                                                               

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Architectural Review Sub-Committee delegated the approval of the design of the carport reconstruction at 84 Main Street South to staff.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

8.         HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION

            HE 03 113310

            156 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE

            REPAINTING IN EXISTING COLOUR (WHITE) (16.11)

            Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                 

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the information regarding Heritage Permit Application HE 03 113310- 156 Main Street, Unionville – repainting in existing colour (white) be received.

 

            CARRIED.

9.         HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION

            HE 03 113287

            131 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE

            BRICK REPAIR - CENTRAL UNITED CHURCH (16.11)

            Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                 

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the Heritage Permit Application HE 03 113287 – 131 Main Street, Unionville – brick repair – Central United Church, be received as information.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

10.       HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION

            HE 03 113217

            6 DAVID GOHN CIRCLE

            COLOUR OF STAIN FINISH FOR BOARD & BATTEN ADDITION (16.11)

            Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                 

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the Heritage Permit Application HE 03 113217, 6 David Gohn Circle – colour of stain finish for board and batten addition, be received as information.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

11.       BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION

            9231 WOODBINE AVENUE

            WALL SIGN REPLACEMENT (16.11)

            Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning

                                    Javeid Akhtar (Applicant)                                                                    

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the approval of the RBC Financial Group replacement signs – 9231 Woodbine Avenue, be delegated to Staff.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

 

 

 

12.       OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION

            OAK RIDGES MORAINE CONSERVATION PLAN (16.11)

            Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                 

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the Official Plan Amendment Application – Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan be received as information.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

13.       BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION

            03 112 706

            5970 - 16th AVENUE

            NEW WINDOW (16.11)

            Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                 

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Building Permit Application – 03 112 706 – 5970 16th Avenue – new window, be received as information.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

14.       INFORMATION

            HERITAGE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAM (16.11)

            Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                 

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the material with respect to the Heritage Property Tax Relief Program be received as information.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.       REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

            10379 & 10411 KENNEDY ROAD

ALTERATIONS TO DESIGNATED BUILDINGS UNDERTAKEN WITHOUT HERITAGE PERMITS (16.11)

Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning

                        Dave deSylva                                                                                      

 

It was reported that the barns on the property were recently demolished/salvaged.

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham requests that the owner of 10379 and 10411 Kennedy Road apply for Heritage Permits for the work undertaken to date and submit plans and specifications for further work on 10411 Kennedy Road to include the items listed below:

 

·                    Wood storm windows should be repaired and reinstalled; missing

storm windows should be made of wood to match the existing storm

windows;

·                    The concrete cistern should be filled in for safety reasons;

·                    The heavy Classical porch columns should be removed and replaced with wood posts appropriate to the period of the house;

·                    The eaves of the kitchen wing should be cut back so they do not overhang the window on the rear wall of the main house;

·                    The boarded window on the north wall of the kitchen should appear as if it is still a window but with its shutters closed;

·                    The east door should appear as a door opening but with a non-functioning door appropriate to the period of the house.

 

AND THAT Heritage Markham requests that the owner take immediate steps to lock and otherwise secure the vacant house at 10379 Kennedy Road.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.       REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

            10 ECKARDT STREET

            DEMOLITION/REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING DWELLING (16.11)

Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                 

 

Ted Chisholm declared a disclosure of interest with respect to Item #16 as he is the prospective purchase of this property.  He did not participate in the voting with respect to Item #16. 

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the demolition subject to the replacement dwelling be designed in accordance with the Unionville Heritage Conservation District Plan and the design be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for review, and the leaded glass doors of the built-in bookcases being re-used in the new house.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

17.       REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION

            9064 WOODBINE AVENUE & 2920 - 16th AVENUE

            DEMOLITION PERMIT APPLICATIONS (16.11)

            Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                 

 

The Manager, Heritage Planning, advised that a request to relocate the building at 2920 16th Avenue – Buttonville Golf Club to Markham Heritage Estates was before Heritage Markham in May, 2003.  It was pointed out that this house is not a candidate for Markham Heritage Estates since it is on an appropriate lot in a good location

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the demolition applications be refused and 9064 Woodbine Avenue and 2920 - 16th Avenue be HERITAGE MARKHAMS RECOMMENDS: for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

 

 

 

 

18.       REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

            133 JOHN STREET, THORNHILL

            COMPLAINT RE: PICKET FENCE (16.11)

            Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                 

 

The Heritage Planner advised that a complaint has been received with respect to the construction of a picket fence at 133 John Street without a heritage permit.  While the fence may be appropriate for the heritage area, it should be pointed out to the owner that there is a process to be followed by the completion of a heritage permit application.  The owner should also be advised that any further changes to the exterior of the home requires completion of a heritage permit application.

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the material regarding 133 John Street, Thornhill – complaint – picket fence,  be received;

 

AND THAT the owner of 133 John Street, Thornhill, be requested to submit a Heritage Permit Application;

 

AND FURTHER THAT review and approval of the application be delegated to Town (Heritage Section) staff.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

19.       WASTE/RECYCLING

            HERITAGE DISTRICTS

            OMG - PUBLIC SPACE RECYCLING PROGRAM (16.11)

            Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                 

 

The Committee expressed a number of concerns relating to the use and location of the recycling containers in heritage areas.  It was suggested that a Volunteer Sub-Committee of Heritage Markham visit the proposed sites and report their findings to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee.  Elizabeth Plashkes, Judy Dawson-Ryan and Ted Chisholm volunteered to visit the proposed sites.

 

The Committee also expressed concerns with respect to the location of the blue box in front of the band shell and the newspaper and magazine vending machines in front of the Markham train station bandstand.

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the material regarding waste/recycling – Heritage District – OMG Public Space Recycling Program, be received;

AND THAT the Volunteer Sub-committee (Elizabeth Plashkes, Judy Dawsdon-Ryan and Ted Chisholm) visit the proposed locations for recycling containers in the heritage areas to determine the suitability of these sites and provide a report for the Architectural Review Sub-Committee.

 

            CARRIED.

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the Town of Markham Street Services be requested to review the appropriateness of permitting newspaper and vending machines or blue boxes on heritage streets;

 

AND THAT without limited the generality of the foregoing Street Services be requested to remove the blue box in front of the bandshell and the vending machines in front of the Markham GO station.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

20.       BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION

            03 109386 & 03 109387

            4340 Hwy. #7

            SIGNAGE - WALL (2) & GROUND (16.11)

Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning

                        Elvio Valente, Building Department                                                                                           Denis Richard                                                                                      

 

The Manager, Heritage Planning, outlined the proposed Jaguar and Land Rover signage proposed for 4340 Highway #7.  He noted that both signs use reflective lighting that produces a hallo effect.

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

           

THAT the Building Permit Application 03 109386 and 03 109387 – 4340 Highway #7 – signage – wall (2) and ground, be received;

 

AND THAT the internal lights be removed from the ground sign and the sign be lit with external illumination;

 

AND FURTHER THAT Heritage Markham does not consider the proposed signage to be appropriate for a heritage area but will not object as the signage is only temporary (new signage in future must be brought into conformity).

 

            CARRIED.

21.       REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION

            HE 03 113247

            121 JOHN STREET

            MODIFICATIONS TO ENTRANCE PORCH (16.11)

            Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                 

 

The Heritage Planner provided a photograph of 121 John Street that showed  modifications to the entrance porch that have created a ‘sentry box’ effect at the front of the house. 

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Permit application HE 03 113247 be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for review;

 

AND THAT the Architectural Review Sub-Committee be requested to provide recommendations to Heritage Markham.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

22.       REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION

            121 JOHN STREET

            NEW ALUMINUM TILE ROOF (16.11)

            Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                 

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the application for a new aluminum tile roof for 121 John Street, Thornhill, be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for review;

 

AND THAT the Architectural Review Sub-Committee be requested to provide recommendations to Heritage Markham.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23.       REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

            HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION

            HE 03 111775

            52 NELSON STREET

GARAGE & SECOND STOREY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (16.11)

Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning

                        Mr. Sharma (Owner)                                                                           

 

The Manager, Heritage Planning, advised that the owner of 52 Nelson Street has not yet submitted an application for site plan approval.

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT this be received as information.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

24.       SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION

            SC 03 113315

            27 PETER STREET

            PROPOSED ADDITION TO SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (16.11)

            Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning

                                    Dan Wensley                                                                                       

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the site plan application for 27 Peter Street be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for review and a site visit.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

25.       SIGNAGE FOR VARLEY ART GALLERY

            216 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE (16.11)

            Extracts:           Manager of Heritage Planning

            ­____________Brian Barnes, Varley Art Gallery                                                          

 

The Manager, Heritage Planning, indicated that the proposed signage for the Varley Art Gallery will be removable signs indicating the times and days that the Gallery is open.

 

 

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the signage as proposed from a heritage perspective.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

26.       COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION

            FILE NO. B/38/03 and B/37/03

            58 AND 60 GEORGE STREET, MARKHAM VILLAGE (16.11)

            Extracts:           Manager of Heritage Planning

                                    Committee of Adjustment (Secretary-Treasurer)                                  

 

The Manager, Heritage Planning, advised that the rear portion of the property at 58 and 60 George Street, has been re-zoned to allow for additional parking for the church.

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no comment with respect to the consent applications for 58 and 60 George Street, Markham Village.

           

            CARRIED.

 

 

27.       BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION

            77 JOHN STREET, THORNHILL (16.11)

            Extracts:           Manager of Heritage Planning

                                    Ira Davis, Building Standards Department                                            

 

The Manager, Heritage Planning, advised that the property at 77 John Street, Thornhill is not considered to have buildings of an architectural or historical significance. 

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the Building Permit Application for 77 John Street, Thornhill be referred to the Architectural Review Subcommittee for review.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

 

 

28.       HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION

            150 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE

            RESTORATION OF THE FORMER VET’S HALL/CONGREGATIONAL

CHURCH  (16.11)

Extracts:           Manager of Heritage Planning

                        Manager, Plans Review, Building Department                           

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham delegates the review and approval of the Heritage Permit for the renovation of 150 Main Street, Unionville to Heritage Section staff;

 

AND THAT Heritage Markham supports a minimal intervention approach when addressing the replacement of original materials on the building (better to repair or restore than replace);

 

AND THAT the contractor be requested to meet with Town (Heritage Section) staff to review the details of the restoration.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

29.       SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION

OUTDOOR PATIO – MAJOR MILLIKEN PUB (16.11)

7710 Kennedy Road

Extracts:           Manager of Heritage Planning

                        Marg Wouters, Planner                                                            

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the site plan control application for the outdoor patio subject to Heritage Section staff reviewing any proposed exterior light standards and outdoor heaters.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30.        ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

147092 ONTARIO LIMITED

9451 9TH LINE (16.11)

Extracts:           Manager of Heritage Planning

                        Scott Heaslip, East District Development Co-ordinator             

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the zoning by-law amendment pertaining to the heritage dwelling at 9451 9th Line but requests that Planning staff ensure that the residential development standards associated with the proposed development within the immediate vicinity of the heritage dwelling results in dwellings of a size and massing that compliments the size and massing of the heritage building and are of a setback that maintains visual site lines to the heritage building from the 9th Line;

 

AND THAT Town staff be requested to consider the previous recommendation concerning the potential retention of the barn when reviewing the Zoning By-law Amendment.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

31.       OBJECTIONS TO DESIGNATIONS UNDER THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT

ROUGE PARK LANDS (16.11)

Extracts:           Manager of Heritage Planning                                                  

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the materials with respect to objections to designations under the Ontario Heritage Act, Rouge Park Lands, be received as information.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32.       UPDATE INFORMATION

14 JOHN STREET, THORNHILL (16.11)

ALTERATIONS WITHOUT APPROVAL

Extracts:           Manager of Heritage Planning                                                  

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the materials with respect to 14 John Street, Thornhill, alterations without approval, be received as information.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

33.       MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES

PROPOSED STUDY OF POTENTIAL RESOURCES AND MORATORIUM ON

PUBLICLY INITIATED REQUESTS FOR RELOCATION (16.11)

Extracts:           Manager of Heritage Planning                                                  

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the materials with respect to Markham Heritage Estates – proposed study of potential resources and moratorium on publicly initiated requests for relocation, be received as information.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

34.              HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION

BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION

6 PETER STREET, MARKHAM VILLAGE

Construction of Rear Veranda

Extracts:           Manager of Heritage Planning

                        Lisa Lumley, Owner                                                                            

 

The Heritage Planner advised that a Heritage Permit Application has been received for adding a back porch to 6 Peter Street.  The house indicates that the gable-fronted heritage house was built in 1898 for Mary Sullivan Sharpe,.  In May, 2002 the owner received approval from Heritage Markham for several works including the construction of a deck at the rear and south side of the house.  The owner now proposes to construct an open porch supported on turned posts.  The addition is to the rear of the house and is architecturally compatible with the building.

 

 

 

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the proposed rear veranda.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

35.       FORMER UNIONVILLE TRAIN STATION – CHANGE TO SOUTH DOOR (BAGGAGE ROOM)

7 STATION LANE, UNIONVILLE (16.11)

Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                 

 

Joan Natoli noted that there has been a change made to one of the windows in the train station and questioned who has approved this change?  She requested that Town (Heritage Section) staff review the two windows and determine if they are appropriate for the station.

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAMS RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage staff review the noted alterationto the former Unionville Train Station and report back to Heritage Markham.

 

            CARRIED

 

 

36.       KEELEY HOUSE

8 WISMER PLACE, MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES – ROOF (16.11)

            Extracts:           Manager of Heritage Planning                                                  

           

Susan Casella noted that the Keeley House, Markham Heritage Estates, has had the roof removed.  If the roof was to be removed, why did Heritage Markham not comment?  Are there detailed drawings of the roof so that it can be replaced?

 

The Manager, Heritage Planning, advised that the building was too high to be moved under the hydro lines.  It was only 2-3 days prior to the move that staff were made aware that the roof would have to be removed.  Town (Heritage Section) staff have worked with the movers with respect to the removal of the roof. 

 

The Heritage Planner noted that the movers had to apply for a permit to dismantle the roof leaving the owners in a state of panic.  A compromise was reached in that the gable ends would remain and act as a reference point for the shape when

reconstructing the roof. 

 

 

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAMS RECOMMENDS:

 

            THAT the information be received.

 

            CARRIED

 

 

37.       6 WISMER PLACE – MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES

HERITAGE PERMITS (16.11)

Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning

                        Julie Christian                                                                                      

 

Julie Christian declared a disclosure of interest with respect to Item #37  - 6 Wismer Place, Markham Heritage Estates, as she is the applicant with respect to the heritage permit application to replace the roof of the shed with a metal roof.  She did not participate in the voting with respect to Item #37. 

 

Julie Christian indicated that she is submitting two Heritage Permit applications for 6 Wismer Place for:

1)         proposal to re-roof the shed with a metal roof. 

2)                  change the siding on the addition.

 

Ms. Christian requested that the issues be forwarded to the Architectural Review Sub-committee for approval in the hope of expediting these issues.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT consideration of the proposals for 6 Wismer Place to re-roof the shed with a metal roof and change the siding on the addition be delegated to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

38.       NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS OF DESIGNATED HOUSES AND

OWNERS OF HOUSES IN HERITAGE DISTRICTS

REGARDING HERITAGE PERMITS (16.11)

            Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                 

 

Councillor Stan Daurio noted that there have been concerns expressed with regard to residents not knowing that they are in a heritage area.

 

 

 

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT a letter be mailed annually to owners of designated houses and to owners of houses in heritage districts setting out conditions for which a heritage permit is required.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

39.       DEVELOPMENT – SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 7

EAST SIDE OF MARKHAM ROAD (16.11)

Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning                                                                 

 

 

Councillor Jack Heath noted that there is a new residential subdivision proposed south of Highway 7 on the east side of Markham Road.  He also noted his concerns that green space and parkland are important to this development as well as the heritage house that is located on the site as it will complement the vision of Main Street Markham that includes expansion of the library. He is taking this issue to the Main Street Markham Committee for consideration.  He is not aware if a resolution is on file with respect to the heritage home but if one exists he will be requesting Heritage Markham to support its retention and restoration.

 

            HERITAGE MARKHAMS RECOMMENDS:

 

            THAT the information be received.

 

 

40.       22 BURR CRESCENT – WINDOWS & SIDING DETERIORATING

MR. & MRS. LEE (16.11)

Extracts:           Manager, Heritage Planning

                                    Mr. Lee                                                                                               

 

Mr. & Mrs. Lee were in attendance to discuss the deteriorating state of the wood windows and doors on their 1988 house.  Mr. Lee noted that the siding is buckling in places.  Mr. Lee’s house is one of three homes that were built with a number of heritage features to provide a heritage character to the streetscape facing Woodbine Avenue in Buttonville.  He indicated that he wants to replace the wood windows with vinyl and the wood siding with a wood grain vinyl.  It was noted that the use of poor materials and design flaws are responsible for the severe deterioration occurring on Mr. Lee’s home.

 

The Committee indicated that in this specific instance, there was no objection to the proposed alterations given the property is not designated or in a heritage district with an approved district plan.

            HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the information regarding 22 Burr Crescent – windows and siding deteriorating, be received and referred to staff with authority to approve.

 

            CARRIED.

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m.