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MINUTES - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20140908 TOWN OF AURORA HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Date: Monday, September 8, 2014 Time and Location: 7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall Committee Members: Councillor John Abel (Chair), 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 Chair called the meeting to order at 7:01 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 Jacqueline Stuart Seconded by John McIntyre THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services, with the following additions, be approved:  Item 5 – Memorandum from the Director of Planning & Development Services Re: Item 3 – 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) Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, September 8, 2014 Page 2 of 6  Replacement page 3 – for Print Version only (Original Electronic Version is correct) Re: Item 1 – HAC14-024 – 938 St. John’s Sideroad, Final Disposition of the “Enos Lundy House” Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act CARRIED ADOPTION OF MINUTES Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of August 11, 2014 Moved by David Heard Seconded by Bob McRoberts THAT the minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting of August 11, 2014 be adopted as amended. CARRIED DELEGATIONS (a) Andrew Sjogren, Project Manager – Land, Mattamy Homes Ltd. Re: Item 1 – HAC14-024 – 938 St. John’s Sideroad, Final Disposition of the “Enos Lundy House” Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act Mr. Sjogren introduced his associate, David Eckler, President, A.R.E.A Architects, who advised that due to technical issues, regarding the relocation of the house, Mattamy Homes is proposing to deconstruct the home and reassemble it within the development in a prominent location that would maximize visibility from St. John’s Sideroad. He noted that many original aspects would be utilized and that anything missing would be replicated. Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Jacqueline Stuart THAT the comments of the delegation be received for information. CARRIED Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, September 8, 2014 Page 3 of 6 (b) Brad Rogers, Groundswell Urban Planners, representing Charlieville Developments Limited Re: Item 3 – 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) Mr. Rogers introduced other associates working on this project and indicated that the goal of the project is to build townhouses. He advised that the property requires extensive, environmental clean-up and demolition of the building. Mr. Rogers invited Heritage Advisory Committee members to tour the building and site, and he offered any relics that could be salvaged to the Town. Mr. Rogers’ associates advised on environmental aspects, contaminants, risk assessments, and that they would work with the Town regarding commemorating the property’s link to the past. Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by John McIntyre THAT the comments of the delegation be received for information. CARRIED MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. HAC14-024 – 938 St. John’s Sideroad, Final Disposition of the “Enos Lundy House” Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by Jacqueline Stuart THAT report HAC14-024 be received; and THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: THAT there is no objection to the reconstruction of the Enos Lundy House as proposed subject to the Heritage Application Permit process; and THAT recommended conditions set out by staff be supported. CARRIED Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, September 8, 2014 Page 4 of 6 5. Memorandum from the Director of Planning & Development Services Re: Item 3 – 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 Councillor Humfryes THAT the memorandum regarding report HAC14-026 be received for information. CARRIED 3. 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 Jacqueline Stuart Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT report HAC14-026 be received; and THAT a decision on this item be deferred to a Heritage Advisory Committee meeting to be held at 7:30 p.m. on September 15, 2014; and THAT, prior to the September 15 meeting, Committee members will tour the building at 45 Tyler Street at 3 p.m. after which the Heritage Evaluation Working Group will meet at 7 p.m. to conduct a building evaluation for the structures. CARRIED 2. HAC14-025 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, 75 Industrial Parkway South Moved by John McIntyre Seconded by Bob McRoberts THAT report HAC14-025 be received; and THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, September 8, 2014 Page 5 of 6 THAT the property located at 75 Industrial Parkway South be removed from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest as it was determined not to be of significant cultural heritage value as per the Evaluation Working Group Report; and THAT, as a condition, the Heritage Advisory Committee be permitted the opportunity to investigate and recover any potential salvage items from the property prior to demolition. CARRIED INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 4. Pending List Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by Jacqueline Stuart THAT the Pending List be received for information. CARRIED NEW BUSINESS Mr. Heard inquired regarding attendance at Doors Open 2014, and the Director of Planning and Development Services provided an update. Mr. Heard inquired about whether funds could be used in future to promote Doors Open at other events and venues to bring people into Aurora for 2015 Doors Open. He also indicated an interest in participating on a sub-committee to promote the next Doors Open. Councillor Abel indicated that a change in the date may assist in improving the attendance. Mr. Heard noted that the salvage program needs some attention in order to be able to handle items effectively. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by Jacqueline Stuart THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:31 p.m. CARRIED Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, September 8, 2014 Page 6 of 6 THE REPORT OF THE HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 RECEIVED APPROVAL BY GENERAL COMMITTEE ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 AND FINAL COUNCIL ENDORSEMENT OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2014.