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By-law Number 4952-07.R
BEING A BY-LAW to designate a
certain property as being of
Historical and/or Architectural
Value or Interest "The John W.
Knowles House", 66 Wellington
Street East.
WHEREAS pursuant to Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S. 0. 1990, Chapter o.18,
the Council of a municipality is authorized to enact By-laws to designate a real property,
including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value or interest;
AND WHEREAS the municipal council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora has
cause to be served on the owners of the lands and premises at:
66 Wellington Street East
Aurora, ON
and up on the Ontario Heritage Foundation, notice of intention to designate the John W.
Knowles House at 66 Wellington Street and a statement ofthe reasons for the proposed
designation, and further, has caused said notice of intention to be published in the Era
Banner, being a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality;
AND WHEREAS no notice of objection to the proposed designation has been served on
the municipality;
AND WHEREAS the reasons for designation are set out in Schedule "B" attached
hereto and form part of this By-law;
NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the following real property, more particularly described in Schedule "A"
attached hereto and forming part of this By-law is hereby designated as being of
cultural heritage value or interest:
The John W. Knowles House
66 Wellington Street East
Town of Aurora
The Regional Municipality of York
2. THA Tthe Town solicitor is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-law to be
registered against the property described in Schedule "A" attached hereto at the
Land Registry Office.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 14TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2007.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 14TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2007.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF AURORA
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
LOCATION: Pt Lot 15, First Range South of Centre
Street West of Railroad, Plan 107 Aurora;
Pt Lot 16 First Range of Centre Street
West of Railroad Plan 107 Aurora; as in
R442211 except easement therein Aurora.
66 Wellington Street East
The John W. Knowles House
THIS IS SCHEDULE "A"
TO BY-LAW NO. 4952-07.R
PASSED THIS Ji_ DAY
OF Au4U\'f' , 2007.
-BOB PANIZZA, CLERK
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SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO. 4952-07.R
SCHEDULE "B" TO
BY-LAW 4952-07.R
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
By-law Number 4952-07.R
Page 3 of4
The John W. Knowles House at 66 Wellington Street East is recommended for
designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act because of its cultural heritage
value or interest.
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value
Historical or Associative Value
The John W. Knowles House, located at 66 Wellington Street East is of historical
value for its association with property developer W .J. Knowles, who was a prominent
butcher and politician in early Aurora.
Architectural Value
The John W. Knowles House is of Architectural Value as one of a rare matching pair
of Edwardian style homes built side by-side at the beginning of the 20th Century
which apart form some minor cosmetic alterations, is largely unaltered from its
historic appearance.
Contextual Value
The John W. Knowles House has contextual value as a significant architectural
landmark on Wellington Street, one of the most architecturally significant and intact
major heritage streets in York Region.
Description of Heritage Attributes
The Description of Heritage Attributes include the following heritage attributes and apply
to all elevations and the roof including all facades, entrances, windows, chimneys, and
trim, together with construction materials of wood, brick, stone, plaster parging, metal
and glazing, their related building techniques and landscape features:
Exterior Elements:
• Four-square plan
• 2 storey exterior brick walls
• Hip roof, including:
o Front facing dormer
o Brick chimney
• Front veranda supported by square columns
• Main entrance
• Any remaining original fenestration
Explanatory Note
Re: Heritage Designation By-law No. 4952.07.R
By-law Number 4952-07 .R
Page 4 of4
By-law Number 4952.07.R the following purpose and effect:
To designate the property at 66 Wellington Street East as a property of cultural heritage
value or interest pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O,. 1990,
Chapter 0.18, Part IV, Section 29.
September 20, 2007
66 Wellington Street East Inc
Attention Richard Arnold
66 Wellington Street East
Aurora, ON L4G 1 H8
Re: Heritage Designation Registration
66 Wellington Street East (John W. Knowles House)
Our File No. 011-15-06
Legal Services Division
0 SarahGill
905-727-3123 X 4230
sgill@e-aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
1 Municipal Drive,
Box 1000. Aurora. ON L4G 6J1
Please find attached hereto, a copy of the registered Heritage Designation By-Law
4952-07:R, enacted on August 14, 2007, pursuant to the Registered Site Plan
Agreement, Schedule C, Paragraph 6.1.
If you have any questions, please contract our office.
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Legal Assistant
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Michael Seaman, Community Planner
Ruth Beaton, Permit Information Officer
Bob Panizza, Director of Corporate Services
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LRO # 65 Application To Register Bylaw
The applicant(s) hereby applies to the Land Registrar.
Properties
PIN 03638 • 0057 L T
Receipted as YR1053954 on 2007 09 14
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Description PT LT 15 FIRST RANGES OF CENTRE ST W OF RAILROAD PL 107 AURORA; PT LT
16 FIRST RANGES OF CENTRE ST W OF RAILROAD PL 107 AURORA AS IN
R442211 EXCEPT EASEMENT THEREIN : AURORA
Address 00066 WELLINGTON STREET EAST
AURORA
I App/icant(s)
This Order/By--law affects the selected PINs.
Name THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
Address for SeNice 1 Municipal Drive, Box 1000
Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1
l, Phyllis M. Morris, Mayor and Bob Panizza, Town Clerk., The Corporation of the Town of Aurora, have the authority to bind the
corporation.
This document is not authorized under Power of Attorney by this party.
Statements
This application is based on the Municipality By·Law No. 4952·07.R dated 2007/08/14.
Schedule: See Schedules
Signed By
at 11:17
Page 1 of 5
Janet Lynn Van Scheyndel 1 Municipal Drive, Box 1000
Aurora
acting for
Applicant(s)
Signed 2007 09 14
Tel 9057264743
Fax 9057264730
I Submitted By
TOWN OF AURORA
Tel 9057264743
Fax 9057264730
j Fees/Taxes/Payment
Statutory Registration Fee
Total Paid
File Number
Applicant Client File Number:
$60.00
$60.00
011-15-06
L4G 6J1
1 Municipal Drive, Box 1000
Aurora
L4G 6J1
2007 09 14
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
By-law Number 4952-07.R
BEING A BY-LAW to designate a
certain property as being of
Historical and/or .Architectural
Value or Interest "The John W.
Knowles House", 66 Wellington
Street East.
WHEREAS pursuant to Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S. 0. 1990, Chapter o.18,
the Council of a municipality is authorized to enact By-laws to designate a real property,
including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value or interest;
AND WHEREAS the municipal council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora has
cause to be served on the owners of the lands and premises at:
66 Wellington Street East
Aurora, ON
and up on the Ontario Heritage Foundation, notice of intention to designate the John W.
Knowles House at 66 Wellington Street and a statement of the reasons for the proposed
designation, and further, has caused said notice of intention to be published in the Era
Banner, being a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality;
AND WHEREAS no notice of objection to the proposed designation has been served on
the municipality;
AND WHEREAS the reasons for designation are set out in Schedule "B" attached
hereto and form part of this By-law;
NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the following real property, more particularly described in Schedule "A"
attached hereto and forming part of this By-law is hereby designated as being of
cultural heritage value or interest:
The John W. Knowles House
66 Wellington Street East
Town of Aurora
The Regional Municipality of York
2. THAT the Town solicitor is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-law to be
registered against the property described in Schedule "A" attached hereto at the
Land Registry Office.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 14TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2007.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 14TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2007.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF AURORA
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
LOCATION: Pt Lot 15, First Range South of Centre
Street West of Railroad, Plan 107 Aurora;
Pt Lot 16 First Range of Centre Street
West of Railroad Plan 107 Aurora; as in
R442211 except easement therein Aurora.
66 Wellington Street East
The John W. Knowles House
THIS IS SCHEDULE "A"
TO BY-LAW NO. 4952-07.R
PASSED THIS J.i.._ DAY
oF Au~uyr , 2001.
BOB& CLERK
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PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
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SCHEDULE "8" TO
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STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
By-law Number 4952-0?.R
Page 3 of 4
The John W. Knowles House at 66 Wellington Street East is recommended for
designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act because of its cultural heritage
value or interest.
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value
Historical or Associative Value
The John W. Knowles House, located at 66 Wellington Street East is of historical
value for its association with property developer W.J. Knowles, who was a prominent
butcher and politician in early Aurora.
Architectural Value
The John W. Knowles House is of Architectural Value as one of a rare matching pair
of Edwardian style homes built side by-side at the beginning of the 20'" Century
which apart form some minor cosmetic alterations, is largely unaltered from its
historic appearance.
Contextual Value
The John W. Knowles House has contextual value as a significant architectural
landmark on Wellington Street, one of the most architecturally significant and intact
major heritage streets in York Region.
Description of Heritage Attributes
The Description of Heritage Attributes include the following heritage attributes and apply
to all elevations and the roof including all facades, entrances, windows, chimneys, and
trim, together with construction materials of wood, brick, stone, plaster parging, metal
and glazing, their related building techniques and landscape features:
Exterior Elements:
• Four-square plan
• 2 storey exterior brick walls
• Hip roof, including:
o Front facing dormer
o Brick chimney
• Front veranda supported by square columns
• Main entrance
• Any remaining original fenestration
Explanatory Note
Re: Heritage Designation By-law No. 4952.07.R
By-law Number 4952-07.R
Page 4 of 4
By-law Number 4952.07.R the following purpose and effect:
To designate the property at 66 Wellington Street East as a property of cultural heritage
value or interest pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O,. 1990,
Chapter 0.18, Part IV, Section 29.