BYLAW - Heritage Designation 15243B Yonge Street (Whimster's Store) - 20210330 - 633721Properties
PIN 03651 - 0003 LT Affects Part of Prop
Description LOT 139, PLAN 246, AURORA
Address AURORA
Applicant(s)
This Order/By-law affects the selected PINs.
Name THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
Address for Service 100 John West Way, Box 1000
Aurora, Ontario, L4G 6J1
This document is being authorized by a municipal corporation Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor, The Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
This document is not authorized under Power of Attorney by this party.
Statements
This application is based on the Municipality By-law See Schedules.
Signed By
Nicole Marie Trudeau 100 John West Way, Box 1000
Aurora
L4G 6J1
acting for
Applicant(s)
Signed 2021 07 22
Tel 905-726-4743
Fax 905-726-4730
I have the authority to sign and register the document on behalf of the Applicant(s).
Submitted By
TOWN OF AURORA 100 John West Way, Box 1000
Aurora
L4G 6J1
2021 07 22
Tel 905-726-4743
Fax 905-726-4730
Fees/Taxes/Payment
Statutory Registration Fee $65.30
Total Paid $65.30
File Number
Applicant Client File Number :OMB-2018-02
LRO # 65 Application To Register Bylaw Receipted as YR3286487 on 2021 07 22 at 14:44
The applicant(s) hereby applies to the Land Registrar.yyyy mm dd Page 1 of 14
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number 6337-21
Being a By-law to designate a property to be of cultural heritage value or
interest {152438 Yonge Street "Whimster's Store").
Whereas under subsection 29(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.18, as
amended, the council of a municipality may, by by-law, designate a property within the
municipality to be of cultural heritage value or interest;
And whereas on June 12, 2018, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
(the ''Town") approved the recommendations contained in Report No. HAC18-008, to
designate the property municipally known as 152438 Yonge Street, as described on the
attached Schedule "A" (the "Property") to be of cultural heritage value or interest;
And whereas the Town Clerk caused notice of the intention to designate the Property to
be served on the owner of the Property and the Ontario Heritage Trust and published in
a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality;
And whereas there were no objections to the proposed designation of the Property
served on the Town, or a person who has served a notice of objection has withdrawn
the objection;
And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary and expedient to enact a by-
law to designate the Property to be of cultural heritage value or interest;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1. The Property, as described on the attached Schedule "A", be and is hereby
designated to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
2. A statement explaining the cultural heritage value or interest of the Property and
a description of the heritage attributes of the Property are set out on the attached
Schedule "B".
3. The Town Clerk shall serve a copy of this by-law on the owner of the Property and
the Ontario Heritage Trust and publish notice of this by-law in a newspaper
having general circulation in the municipality.
4. The Town Solicitor shall register against the Property in the proper Land Registry
Office, a copy of this by-law including an Affidavit of the Town Clerk respecting
the giving of notice referenced herein to be attached to and forming part of this
by-law.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 30th day of March, 2021.
/Tom Mrakas, Mayor
ltL
Michael de Rand, Town Clerk
By-law Number 6337-21 Page 2 of 3
Schedule “A”
Description of Property
All and singular those certain parcels or tracts of land and premises situate, lying and
being in the Town of Aurora, in the Regional Municipality of York, municipally known as
15243B Yonge Street, and being composed of Lot 139, Plan 246, Aurora, being part of
PIN 03651-0003 (LT), including the primary building thereon.
By-law Number 6337-21 Page 3 of 3
Schedule “B”
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
The property known municipally as 15243B Yonge Street contains a 2 storey brick
commercial building designed in an Italianate architectural style located in the heart of
Aurora’s historic downtown at the southeast corner of Yonge Street and Wellington
Street East.
Constructed in 1889, Whimster’s store has contained a number of long-standing
commercial businesses, which indicates the importance of the building for trade in the
town. James Whimster was the first tenant and he operated a dry goods/grocery on site
between 1889 and 1928. In 1928 the business was purchased by the Ardill family; they
later purchased the building. Ardill’s slowly moved away from the general store
business to concentrate on clothing and sporting goods. Ardill’s was a fixture in the
historic business core until moving to Newmarket in 1974. In more recent times the
building has been occupied by a number of businesses, including: the Aurora Banner,
Green Books, and CKVR television.
Description of Heritage Attributes
Important to the preservation of the property are the original key attributes that express
its value, which include the following exterior elements:
• frieze of metal medallions framed by shallow brick corbels on Yonge Street façade;
• decorative metal cornice; and
• parapet wrapped around to the side elevation.
AFFIDAVIT
In the Matter of the Passage of a By-law
under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
I, Michael de Rond, of the City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, MAKE
OATH AND SAY:
I am the Town Clerk for The Corporation of the Town of Aurora (the "Town") and,
as such, have knowledge of the matters hereinafter deposed to, except where
stated to be on information and belief and, where so stated, I verily believe the
same to be true.
2. Notice of Aurora Town Council's intention to consider. passing a By-law under
Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O., 1990, Chapter 0.18, as amended
(the "Act"), to designate the "Whimster's Store' building located at 15243B Yonge
Street, Aurora, designated as Lot 139, Plan 246, Aurora, being part of PIN 03651-
0003 (LT), the Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York, to be of cultural
heritage value or interest, was given on August 9t", 2018 and September loth,
2018 (the "Notice of Intention to Designate"). The Notice of Intention to Designate
required under subsection 29(1.1) of the Act Was given in the manner and form
and to the persons and public bodies and containing information prescribed by
related subsection 29(4) of the Act. Attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "A" is
a true copy of the Notice of Intention to Designate.
3. The Town's By-law Number 6337-21 (the "Designation By-law") was passed by
Aurora Town Council on March 30t", 2021. Attached hereto and marked as
Exhibit "B" is a true copy of the By-law.
4. Notice of the Designation By-law was given on April 215t, 2021 and April 22nd
2021 (the "Notice of Passing"). The Notice of Passing required under subsection
29(6) of the Act was given in the manner and form and to the persons and public
bodies. Attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "C" is a true copy of the Notice of
Passing.
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August 91h, 2018
Via Registered Mail
GEORGE M CONDOYANNIS
224 Banbury Road
Don Mills, ON M313 3C5
Dear George M Condoyannis.,
Corporate services
Michael De Rond
Town Cleric
905-727-3123 ext.4771
mderond@aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
100 John West Way,
Box 1000, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1
Re: 15243B Yonge Street
Whimster's Store
Lot 139 and Lot 140, Plan 246, together with R229757, subject to an interest
if any in A66989A, Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York, being all
of PIN 03651-0003 (LT)
Please find attached a Notice of Intention
explaining the Cultural Heritage Value or
attributes of the above -noted property.
to Designate, which includes a statement
Interest and a description of the heritage
Pursuant to Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, this Notice will be published in a
newspaper having general circulation in the municipality (The Auroran) on August 9th,
2018.
Yours sincerely,
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Michael be Rond
Town Clerk
Attach.
c. Marco Ramunno, Planning and Development Services
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August 9th, 2018
Via Registered Mail
Corporate Services
Michael Ile Rond
Town Clerk
905-727-3123 ext.4771
mderond®aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
100 John West Way,
Box 1000, Aurora, ON f_4G 6J1
Ms. Erin Semande
Ontario Heritage Trust
Heritage Programs and Operation
10 Adelaide Street East
Toronto, Ontario M5C 1 J3
Dear Ms. Semande,
RE: Notice of Intention to Designate a Property to be of Cultural Heritage Value
or Interest
15243B Yonge Street
Whimster's Store
Lot 139 and Lot 140, Plan 246, together with R229757, subject to an interest
if any in A66989A, Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York, being all
of PIN 03651-0003 (LT)
Please find attached a Notice of Intention to Designate, which includes a statement
explaining the Cultural Heritage Value or Interest and a description of the heritage
attributes of the above -noted property.
Pursuant to Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, this Notice will be published in a
newspaper having general circulation in the municipality (The Auroran) on August 9th,
2018.
Yours sincerely,
Mich el a Rond
Town Clerk
Attach.
c. Marco Ramunno, Planning and Development Services
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number 6337-21
Being a By-law to designate a property to be of cultural heritage value or
interest {152438 Yonge Street "Whimster's Store").
Whereas under subsection 29(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.18, as
amended, the council of a municipality may, by by-law, designate a property within the
municipality to be of cultural heritage value or interest;
And whereas on June 12, 2018, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
(the ''Town") approved the recommendations contained in Report No. HAC18-008, to
designate the property municipally known as 152438 Yonge Street, as described on the
attached Schedule "A" (the "Property") to be of cultural heritage value or interest;
And whereas the Town Clerk caused notice of the intention to designate the Property to
be served on the owner of the Property and the Ontario Heritage Trust and published in
a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality;
And whereas there were no objections to the proposed designation of the Property
served on the Town, or a person who has served a notice of objection has withdrawn
the objection;
And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary and expedient to enact a by-
law to designate the Property to be of cultural heritage value or interest;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1. The Property, as described on the attached Schedule "A", be and is hereby
designated to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
2. A statement explaining the cultural heritage value or interest of the Property and
a description of the heritage attributes of the Property are set out on the attached
Schedule "B".
3. The Town Clerk shall serve a copy of this by-law on the owner of the Property and
the Ontario Heritage Trust and publish notice of this by-law in a newspaper
having general circulation in the municipality.
4. The Town Solicitor shall register against the Property in the proper Land Registry
Office, a copy of this by-law including an Affidavit of the Town Clerk respecting
the giving of notice referenced herein to be attached to and forming part of this
by-law.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 30th day of March, 2021.
/Tom Mrakas, Mayor
ltL
Michael de Rand, Town Clerk
Exhibit 'B'
By-law Number 6337-21 Page 2 of 3
Schedule “A”
Description of Property
All and singular those certain parcels or tracts of land and premises situate, lying and
being in the Town of Aurora, in the Regional Municipality of York, municipally known as
15243B Yonge Street, and being composed of Lot 139, Plan 246, Aurora, being part of
PIN 03651-0003 (LT), including the primary building thereon.
By-law Number 6337-21 Page 3 of 3
Schedule “B”
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
The property known municipally as 15243B Yonge Street contains a 2 storey brick
commercial building designed in an Italianate architectural style located in the heart of
Aurora’s historic downtown at the southeast corner of Yonge Street and Wellington
Street East.
Constructed in 1889, Whimster’s store has contained a number of long-standing
commercial businesses, which indicates the importance of the building for trade in the
town. James Whimster was the first tenant and he operated a dry goods/grocery on site
between 1889 and 1928. In 1928 the business was purchased by the Ardill family; they
later purchased the building. Ardill’s slowly moved away from the general store
business to concentrate on clothing and sporting goods. Ardill’s was a fixture in the
historic business core until moving to Newmarket in 1974. In more recent times the
building has been occupied by a number of businesses, including: the Aurora Banner,
Green Books, and CKVR television.
Description of Heritage Attributes
Important to the preservation of the property are the original key attributes that express
its value, which include the following exterior elements:
• frieze of metal medallions framed by shallow brick corbels on Yonge Street façade;
• decorative metal cornice; and
• parapet wrapped around to the side elevation.
April 21, 2021
Via Registered Mail
GEORGE M CONDOYANNIS
224 Banbury Road
Don Mills, ON M3B 3C5
Dear George Condoyannis,
Re: Notice of Passing to Designate a Property
to be of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
15243B Yonge Street
Whimster's Store
Corporate Services
Michael De Rand
Town Clerk
905-727-3123 ext.4771
mderond@aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
100 John West Way,
Box 1000, Aurora, ON L 4G 6J 1
Lot 139 and Lot 140, Plan 246, together with R229757, subject to an interest
if any in A66989A, Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York, being all
of PIN 03651-0003 (LT)
Please find attached By-law 6337-21, which includes a statement explaining the
Cultural Heritage Value or Interest and a description of the heritage attributes of the
above-noted property.
Yours sincerely,
Michael De Rond
Town Clerk
Attach.
c.Carlson Tsang, Planning and Development Services
Exhibit 'C'
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April 21, 2021
Via Registered Mail
Ms. Erin Semande
Ontario Heritage Trust
Heritage Programs and Operation
10 Adelaide Street East
Toronto, Ontario M5C 1J3
Dear Ms. Semande,
Re: Notice of Passing of By-law to Designate 15 Properties
to be of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
15195 Yonge Street
15199 Yonge Street
15203 Yonge Street
15210 Yonge Street
15216 Yonge Street
15218 and 15220 Yonge Street
15221 Yonge Street
15222, 15224 and 15226 Yonge Street
15225 Yonge Street
15229 Yonge Street
15233 Yonge Street
15240 Yonge Street
15242 Yonge Street
15243A Yonge Street
15243B Yonge Street
Corporate Services
Michael De Rond
905-727-3123 ext. 4755
mderond@aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
100 John West Way
Box 1000,
Aurora, ON L4G 6,11
Please find a copy of By-law 6323-21, 6324-21, 6325-21, 6326-21, 6327-21, 6328-21,
6329-21, 6330-21, 6331-21, 6332-21, 6333-21, 6334-21, 6335-21, 6336-21, and 6337-
21. Each by-law includes a statement explaining the Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
and a description of the heritage attributes of the p
Yours incer ly
MI ha le De Rond
Town Clerk
Attach.
C. Carlson Tsang, Planner, Heritage Planning
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