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MINUTES - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20160208 TOWN OF AURORA HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Date: Monday, February 8, 2016 Time and Location: 7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall Committee Members: Councillor Jeff Thom (Chair), Councillor Wendy Gaertner (Vice Chair, arrived 7:02 p.m.), Barry Bridgeford, Carol Gravelle (arrived 7:05 p.m.), James Hoyes, John Kazilis, Bob McRoberts (Honorary Member), and Martin Paivio, Member(s) Absent: Kathy Constable Other Attendees: Councillor Tom Mrakas, Councillor John Abel (arrived 8:10 p.m.), Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services, Jeff Healey, Planner, and Samantha Kong, Council/Committee Secretary The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. 1. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Moved by John Kazilis Seconded by Barry Bridgeford THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services be approved: CARRIED Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 8, 2016 Page 2 of 4 3. RECEIPT OF THE MINUTES Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2015 Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by James Hoyes THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of December 14, 2015, be received for information. CARRIED 4. DELEGATIONS (a) Chris Alexander, Resident Re: Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest – 101 Tyler Street Mr. Alexander restated background information respecting the subject property that was discussed at the December 14, 2015 Heritage Advisory Committee meeting, and provided preliminary proposed building plans with elevations for consideration. Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by James Hoyes THAT the comments of the delegation be received for information. CARRIED (b) Helen Ahranis & Adam Marshall, Residents Re: Item 1 – HAC16-001 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, 41 Metcalfe Street Ms. Ahranis and Mr. Marshall provided background information about the subject property and noted the declining condition of the structure. They stated that their intention is to demolish the existing home and build a new home that would be suitable for the area. Moved by Carol Gravelle Seconded by Barry Bridgeford THAT the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 1. CARRIED Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 8, 2016 Page 3 of 4 5. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. HAC16-001 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, 41 Metcalfe Street Staff provided a brief overview of the subject property and noted that the Evaluation Working Group found the subject property to score in Group 2, which is considered to be significant and worthy of preservation and encourages the retention of the building, as well as designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. The Committee expressed their concern regarding the existing front façade as it represents unique and significant heritage within the Town. It was suggested that it be preserved or replicated instead of demolished. The Committee inquired about the condition of the foundation and staff indicated that the Evaluation Working Group only considers the historical, architectural, and environmental aspects of the property. Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT Report No. HAC16-001 be received; and THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: THAT the application to remove 41 Metcalfe Street form the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest be refused. CARRIED 6. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 2. Memorandum from Planner Re: Aurora Pet Cemetery Staff provided information respecting the Aurora Pet Cemetery and noted that opportunities for this parcel may be explored, as it has been transferred to the Town. Staff invited Committee members to participate in a Town initiated inventory to document the gravestones and identify cemetery boundaries. The Committee inquired about various aspects, requested progress updates, and requested that one off-site meeting of the Committee be held at the Aurora Pet Cemetery in the spring. Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by John Kazilis Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 8, 2016 Page 4 of 4 THAT the memorandum regarding Aurora Pet Cemetery be received for information. CARRIED 3. Extract from Council Meeting of January 26, 2016 Re: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2015 Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by Martin Paivo THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of January 26, 2016, regarding the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of December 14, 2015, be received for information. CARRIED 7. NEW BUSINESS Councillor Gaertner inquired about the Aurora Heritage Awards and the Committee suggested that it be incorporated in conjunction with other volunteer recognition events if deemed more appropriate than a separate award ceremony. Staff indicated that the Aurora Heritage Awards occurs every two years and shall be brought to the Committee at a future date. Staff noted that members shall be selected next month for the Heritage Evaluation Working Group and reminded Committee members and Councillors to notify staff if they are interested. Councillor Mrakas noted that the Ontario Heritage Conference will be held from May 12 to 16, 2016 in Stratford and St. Mary’s. Staff indicated that potential sites for Doors Open 2016 have been notified and encouraged Committee members to contact staff if they have new site suggestions. 8. ADJOURNMENT Moved by James Hoyes Seconded by Carol Gravelle THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:26 p.m. CARRIED COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT BINDING ON THE TOWN UNLESS OTHERWISE ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT A LATER MEETING.