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MINUTES - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20140915 TOWN OF AURORA HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Date: Monday, September 15, 2014 Time and Location: 7:30 p.m., Tannery Room, Aurora Town Hall Committee Members: Councillor John Abel (Chair) (arrived 7:52 p.m.), Councillor Sandra Humfryes (Vice Chair), David Heard, John McIntyre, Bob McRoberts, and Jacqueline Stuart Members Absent: None Other Attendees: Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services, and Patty Thoma, Council & Committee Coordinator/Deputy Clerk The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 7:39 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 John McIntyre THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services, with the following addition, be approved:  Item 2 – Heritage Building Evaluation: Scoresheet Re: Item 1 – HAC14-026 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest; and Notice of Demolition of a Structure on a Listed Heritage Property, 45 Tyler Street (Charlieville Developments Limited) CARRIED Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, September 15, 2014 Page 2 of 4 ADOPTION OF MINUTES Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2014 Moved by John McIntyre Seconded by Jacqueline Stuart THAT the minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting of September 8, 2014 be adopted. CARRIED MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by Jacqueline Stuart THAT Item 2 be brought forward for consideration. CARRIED 2. Heritage Building Evaluation: Scoresheet Re: Item 1 – HAC14-026 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest; and Notice of Demolition of a Structure on a Listed Heritage Property, 45 Tyler Street (Charlieville Developments Limited) (Added Item) Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by John McIntyre THAT the Heritage Building Evaluation: Scoresheet regarding Item 1 - HAC14-026 be received for information. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by John McIntyre THAT the requirements of the Procedural By-law be waived to allow a delegation to Item 1. CARRIED (two-thirds vote) Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, September 15, 2014 Page 3 of 4 DELEGATIONS (a) Joanne Barnett, Vice President, Charlieville Developments Limited Re: Item 1 – HAC14-026 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest; and Notice of Demolition of a Structure on a Listed Heritage Property, 45 Tyler Street (Charlieville Developments Limited) Ms. Barnett reviewed the environmental issues of the property and advised on regulations as set out by the Ministry of the Environment. She noted that the watercourse is salvageable and the site can be remediated environmentally, however, without the demolition permit the developer has advised that he would not proceed. Ms. Barnett noted that the developer is not in a position to retrofit the building as significant portions need to be removed as part of the environmental cleanup. Moved by David Heard Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the requirements of the Procedural By-law be waived to allow a further delegation to Item 1. CARRIED (two-thirds vote) (b) Pat St. Clair, resident of Tyler Street Re: Item 1 – HAC14-026 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest; and Notice of Demolition of a Structure on a Listed Heritage Property, 45 Tyler Street (Charlieville Developments Limited) Ms. St. Clair indicated that, while she appreciates older buildings, she believes the environmental aspect is exceptionally important and that the environmental remediation should take precedence in her neighbourhood. Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by John McIntyre THAT the comments of the delegations be received for information. CARRIED MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, September 15, 2014 Page 4 of 4 1. HAC14-026 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest; and Notice of Demolition of a Structure on a Listed Heritage Property, 45 Tyler Street (Charlieville Developments Limited) Moved by David Heard Seconded by John McIntyre THAT report HAC14-026 be received; and THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: THAT the Notice of Intention to demolish all structures on the property located at 45 Tyler Street be received; and THAT Council deny the demolition of the structures as they are of cultural heritage value or interest worthy of designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06; and THAT the property located at 45 Tyler Street remain on the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest. CARRIED INFORMATIONAL ITEMS None NEW BUSINESS None ADJOURNMENT Moved by David Heard Seconded by Bob McRoberts THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:55 p.m. CARRIED THE REPORT OF THE HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 RECEIVED APPROVAL BY GENERAL COMMITTEE ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 AND FINAL COUNCIL ENDORSEMENT OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 1 WHICH WAS AMENDED.