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MINUTES - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20140212 TOWN OF AURORA HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Time and Location: 7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall Committee Members: Councillor John Abel (Chair), Councillor Sandra Humfryes (Vice Chair) (arrived 7:57 p.m.), Erina Kelly, John McIntyre (arrived 7:07 p.m.), Bob McRoberts, and Jacqueline Stuart Members Absent: David Heard Other Attendees: Councillor Wendy Gaertner, Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services, Vanessa Hicks, Program Manager, Heritage Planning, and Patty Thoma, Council & Committee Coordinator/Deputy Clerk The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by Erina Kelly THAT the agenda as circulated by the Legal and Legislative Services Department be approved. CARRIED ADOPTION OF MINUTES Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2013 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Page 2 of 7 Moved by Erina Kelly Seconded by Jacqueline Stuart THAT the minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting of December 9, 2013 be adopted. CARRIED DELEGATIONS (a) Carl Bray, Principal, Bray Heritage Re: Item 1 – HAC14-001 – Southeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Study Phase 1 Report Mr. Bray reviewed aspects of the Ontario Heritage Act and heritage planning, how they affect heritage conservation district designation, and indicated how these aspects were utilized in the preparation of the Southeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Study Phase 1 report. He responded to questions and provided the next steps. Moved by Jacqueline Stuart Seconded by Erina Kelly THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information. CARRIED (b) Joanne Russo, representing Aurora Center Re: Item 1 – HAC14 -001 – Southeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Study Phase 1 Report Ms. Russo, representing residents within the Study area, expressed concerns regarding the Ontario Heritage Act and how it affects residents, as well as how it applies a designated area. She advised that she had met with other residents in the area who were unaware of the proposed designation and requested, for herself and on their behalf, additional time to familiarize and educate themselves regarding heritage planning and designation. Moved by John McIntyre Seconded by Bob McRoberts THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information. CARRIED The meeting was recessed at 7:58 p.m. and reconvened at 8:03 p.m. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Page 3 of 7 Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT Item 5 be brought forward for consideration. CARRIED MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 5. HAC14-005 – Demolition of Buildings located at 1335 St. John’s Sideroad, Listed on the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest Moved by John McIntyre Seconded by Jacqueline Stuart THAT report HAC14-005 be received; and THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: THAT structures located on the property at 1335 St. John’s Sideroad, excluding the Coltham Farmhouse (as per Demolition Application No. PR20140060 submitted to Building & By-law Services on January 28, 2014), be demolished as they are not of significant cultural heritage value as per Ontario Regulation 9/06; and THAT subsequent to the demolition of the building currently attached to the western elevation of the Coltham Farmhouse, that any newly created opening of the Coltham Farmhouse be appropriately stabilized and closed off to provide protection from the elements and intruders; and THAT prior to the demolition of these buildings, that the owner submit a Letter of Credit to the Town in the amount of $250,000.00 as security for the relocation and restoration of the Coltham Farmhouse to the satisfaction of the Town; and THAT subsequent to the relocation, restoration, and future designation of the Coltham Farmhouse under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, that the property be removed from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest. CARRIED The meeting was recessed at 8:21 p.m. and reconvened at 8:25 p.m. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Page 4 of 7 1. HAC14-001 – Southeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Study Phase 1 Report Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Jacqueline Stuart THAT report HAC14-001 be received; and THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: THAT, due to comments received at this meeting, this report and the following recommendations be deferred to the General Committee meeting of March 4, 2014 for consideration by Council: THAT the Southeast Old Aurora Study area boundary be revised as described in the Phase 1 Report; and THAT the Study area is of significant cultural heritage value or interest as noted in the Phase 1 Report and worthy of designation under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act; and THAT Phase 2 of the Southeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Study be initiated to proceed with the preparation of the draft Heritage Conservation District Plan. CARRIED 2. HAC14-006 – Southeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Study Sub-Committee, Extension of Term Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT report HAC14-006 be received; and THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: THAT the term of members of the Southeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Study Sub-Committee elected in the year 2013 be extended to the end of the current term of Council; and THAT this be reflected in the Boards and Committees Booklet 2010-2014 as well as the Southeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Study Sub-Committee Terms of Reference. CARRIED Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Page 5 of 7 Erina Kelly left the meeting at 9:04 p.m. 3. HAC14-003 – 15775 Leslie Street, Addison-Hall Farm Future Commemoration Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by John McIntyre THAT report HAC14-003 be received; and THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: THAT a copy of the Addison-Hall Farm photograph be incorporated as part of the future gateway signage for the development; and THAT the original photograph be a part of the Aurora Collection. CARRIED 4. HAC14-004 – 14425 Bayview Avenue (“The Allen Brown House”) By-law Amendment Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Jacqueline Stuart THAT report HAC14-004 be received; and THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: THAT Heritage Designation By-law 4953-07.R be amended to reflect the new address of the Allen Brown House as Lot 34, Plan 65M-4084M (158 Carisbrooke Circle). CARRIED INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 6. Memorandum from the Program Manager, Heritage Planning Re: Heritage Celebration Ceremony Update Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee receive the memorandum regarding the Heritage Celebration Ceremony Update for information. CARRIED Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Page 6 of 7 7. Pending List – Heritage Advisory Committee Moved by John McIntyre Seconded by Jacqueline Stuart THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee receive the updated Pending List for information. CARRIED NEW BUSINESS As a result of the earlier discussion regarding Item 1 – HAC14-001 – Southeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Study Phase 1 Report, the following recommendation was put forward: Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by John McIntyre THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: THAT staff investigate Part IV designation on 136 Wellington Street East (old Railway Hotel) and 135 Berczy Street (Train Station) and report back to the Heritage Advisory Committee at a future meeting. CARRIED CLOSED SESSION Moved by Jacqueline Stuart Seconded by John McIntyre THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee resolve into a Closed Session to consider: 1. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a Town or Local Board employee; Re: HAC14-002 – Southeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Study Sub-Committee, Addition of New Member CARRIED The Heritage Advisory Committee resolved into a Closed Session at 9:15 p.m. and reconvened into open session at 9:18 p.m. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Page 7 of 7 Moved by Jacqueline Stuart Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee adopt the confidential recommendation from the Closed Session of February 12, 2014. CARRIED ADJOURNMENT Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:20 p.m. CARRIED THE REPORT OF THE HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 2014 RECEIVED APPROVAL BY GENERAL COMMITTEE ON FEBRUARY 18, 2014 AND FINAL COUNCIL ENDORSEMENT OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS ON FEBRUARY 25, 2014.