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MINUTES - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20160307 TOWN OF AURORA HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Date: Monday, March 7, 2016 Time and Location: 7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall Committee Members: Councillor Jeff Thom (Chair), Councillor Wendy Gaertner (Vice Chair), Barry Bridgeford, Carol Gravelle, James Hoyes, John Kazilis, and Bob McRoberts (Honorary Member) Member(s) Absent: Kathy Constable and Martin Paivio Other Attendees: Councillor Tom Mrakas (departed 7:27 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 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 James Hoyes THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services be approved. CARRIED 3. RECEIPT OF THE MINUTES Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 8, 2016 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, March 7, 2016 Page 2 of 5 Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by Barry Bridgeford THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February, 8 2016, be received for information. CARRIED 4. DELEGATIONS (a) Helen Ahranis and Adam Marshall, Residents Re: Item 1 – Memorandum from Planner; Re: Additional Information to Heritage Advisory Committee Report No. 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 were present to answer questions regarding their request. Moved by James Hoyes Seconded by John Kazilis THAT the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 1. CARRIED (b) David Heard, Resident, representing Aurora Pet Cemetery National Designation Advocacy Group Re: Aurora Pet Cemetery Logistics/Access Mr. Heard presented a brief overview of the Pet Cemetery and indicated that residents have expressed support to designate the cemetery and are eager to gain access to the property. Moved by Carol Gravelle Seconded by Bob McRoberts THAT the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 3. CARRIED 5. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, March 7, 2016 Page 3 of 5 1. Memorandum from Planner Re: Additional Information to Heritage Advisory Committee Report No. HAC16-001 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, 41 Metcalfe Street Staff indicated that the applicant had provided additional information to General Committee on March 1, 2016, at which time General Committee referred the matter back to the Heritage Advisory Committee. The Committee expressed concern regarding the revised elevation plans and strongly encouraged the property owners to maintain, restore, or replicate the front façade (depending on the condition), in order to preserve the character and identity of the unique style of the home. The Committee suggested that, should Council choose to delist the property, the final elevation plans should be approved by Planning and Development Services to ensure the preservation of the façade. Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by James Hoyes THAT the memorandum regarding Additional Information to Heritage Advisory Committee Report No. HAC16-001 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, 41 Metcalfe Street, 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 2. Memorandum from Planner Re: Selection of New Members to the Heritage Evaluation Working Group Staff provided a brief overview of the Heritage Evaluation Working Group and indicated that new Committee members were required to fill vacancies due to a resignation. The Committee nominated the following three Committee members to the Heritage Evaluation Working Group: Carol Gravelle; James Hoyes; and Martin Paivio. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, March 7, 2016 Page 4 of 5 Moved by John Kazilis Seconded by Wendy Gaertner THAT the memorandum regarding Selection of New Members to the Heritage Evaluation Working Group be received; and THAT Carol Gravelle, James Hoyes, and Martin Paivio, be appointed to the Heritage Evaluation Working Group. CARRIED 6. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 3. HAC16-002 – 14378 Yonge Street, Pet Cemetery, Update on Status of Future Heritage Designation Staff provided a status update regarding the Pet Cemetery and indicated that a legal description has been obtained to set parameters for future designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. After the Pet Cemetery is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, the Cemetery may be considered for designation as a National Historic Site. Staff further stated that public access may be achieved within the next two years, once the surrounding developments are completed. The Committee expressed interest regarding a visit to the site, and also suggested that sponsor programs be considered to assist with future maintenance fees. Moved by Wendy Gaertner Seconded by James Hoyes THAT Report No. HAC16-002 be received for information. CARRIED 7. NEW BUSINESS None Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, March 7, 2016 Page 5 of 5 8. ADJOURNMENT Moved by James Hoyes Seconded by Bob McRoberts THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m. CARRIED COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT BINDING ON THE TOWN UNLESS OTHERWISE ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT A LATER MEETING.