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MINUTES - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20160711 TOWN OF AURORA HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Date: Monday, July 11, 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, James Hoyes, and Martin Paivio Member(s) Absent: Carol Gravelle, John Kazilis, and Bob McRoberts (Honorary Member) Other Attendees: Councillor Tom Mrakas, Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services, Jeff Healey, Planner, and Samantha Yew, 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 James Hoyes Seconded by Barry Bridgeford THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services , with the following additions, be approved:  Delegation (a) Sharon Vattay, Associate/Heritage Specialist, Goldsmith, Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects Re: Item 2 – Memorandum from Planner; Re: Request for Feedback – The Red House, 16003 Yonge Street Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, July 11, 2016 Page 2 of 7  Item 9 – Memorandum from Planner, Re: 45 Mosley Street CARRIED 3. RECEIPT OF THE MINUTES Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 13, 2016 Moved by James Hoyes Seconded by Martin Paivio THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 13, 2016, be received; and THAT the words “mold and asbestos” be replaced with “primarily asbestos, and mold”. CARRIED AS AMENDED 4. DELEGATIONS (a) Sharon Vattay, Associate/Heritage Specialist, Goldsmith, Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects Re: Item 2 – Memorandum from Planner; Re: Request for Feedback – The Red House, 16003 Yonge Street The Committee consented to allow the delegation of Sharon Vattay an additional two (2) minutes. Ms. Vattay, on behalf of the property owner, gave a brief overview of the Red House, and proposed two options for relocating the House to preserve and incorporate it into the future development of the property. She noted that a formal planning application has not yet been submitted. Moved by Martin Paivio Seconded by James Hoyes THAT the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 2. CARRIED Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, July 11, 2016 Page 3 of 7 5. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. HAC16-006 – Request to Designate under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, 220 Old Yonge Street, “The Parteger House” Staff gave a brief history of the subject property, and noted that the style is not typical of the houses built at that time (c.1875). Staff mentioned that this House was the location of the Aurora Readiness Centre and received a perfect score on the Historical component of the Heritage Building Evaluation Scoresheet. The Committee expressed appreciation, and extended thanks to the homeowners for their application. Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by James Hoyes THAT Report No. HAC16-006 be received; and THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: THAT the House located at 220 Old Yonge Street be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and THAT the Town Clerk be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per requirements of the Act; and THAT the designation by-law be brought before Council for passing if no objections were received within the thirty (30) day ob jection period as per requirements of the Act; and THAT the owners of 220 Old Yonge Street be thanked for their support of the designation of the subject heritage property. CARRIED 2. Memorandum from Planner Re: Request for Feedback – The Red House, 16003 Yonge Street Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, July 11, 2016 Page 4 of 7 Staff gave a brief overview of the property. The Committee provided feedback, and inquired about soil studies and soil stability, tree removal, visibility of the house from Yonge Street, and the possibility of leaving the house in its current location were addressed. Moved by James Hoyes Seconded by Barry Bridgeford THAT the memorandum regarding Request for Feedback – The Red House, 16003 Yonge Street, be received; and THAT the feedback of the Heritage Advisory Committee be provided to the Owners of 16003 Yonge Street. CARRIED 6. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 3. HAC16-007 – Conservation and Watering Practices for Established “Heritage” Trees Staff gave an overview of the report, noting that currently there are three properties in Aurora that have heritage tree status, and that a watering program for established heritage trees has not been developed at this time. The Committee inquired about various aspects of heritage tree designation, and municipal and regional tree watering programs. Moved by James Hoyes Seconded by Martin Paivio THAT Report No. HAC16-007 be received; and THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: THAT staff be directed to investigate and report back to the Committee on the possibility of providing watering options for property owners to ensure the long-term sustainability of heritage trees. CARRIED AS AMENDED Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, July 11, 2016 Page 5 of 7 4. HAC16-008 – Offences and Restoration Costs of the Ontario Heritage Act Staff provided an overview of the report. The Committee inquired about enforcement of provisions regarding offences as outlined in the Ontario Heritage Act. Moved by James Hoyes Seconded by Martin Paivio THAT Report No. HAC16-008 be received for information. CARRIED 5. Memorandum from Planner Re: The Allen Brown House, 158 Carisbrooke Circle Staff provided a brief update and noted that the property owners have committed to restoring the House and are no longer pursuing a demolition request. Moved by Martin Paivio Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the memorandum regarding The Allen Brown House, 15 8 Carisbrooke Circle, be received for information. CARRIED 6. Memorandum from Planner Re: Cultural Precinct Plan Update Staff gave an overview of the Update, and the Committee discussed various aspects of the proposed Plan. Moved by James Hoyes Seconded by Barry Bridgeford THAT the memorandum regarding Cultural Precinct Plan Update be received for information. CARRIED Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, July 11, 2016 Page 6 of 7 7. Memorandum from Planner Re: Aurora Public School – York Culture Magazine Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by James Hoyes THAT the memorandum regarding Aurora Public School – York Culture Magazine be received for information. CARRIED 8. Extract from Council Meeting of June 28, 2016 Re: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 13, 2016 Moved by James Hoyes Seconded by Martin Paivio THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of June 28, 2016, regarding the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 13, 2016, be received for information. CARRIED 9. Memorandum from Planner Re: 45 Mosley Street Staff detailed the original demolition application and provided a timeline of events that led to the demolition of the first floor of the house at 45 Mosley Street. The Committee inquired about the demolition permit process, and aspects of enforcement, prosecution, and penalty in respect to the demolition of listed and designated Heritage properties. Moved by Martin Paivio Seconded by James Hoyes THAT the memorandum regarding 45 Mosley Street be received; and THAT staff investigate options for potential legal action in respect to the demolition of the first floor of the house at 45 Mosley Street. CARRIED AS AMENDED Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, July 11, 2016 Page 7 of 7 7. NEW BUSINESS None 8. ADJOURNMENT Moved by James Hoyes Seconded by Martin Paivio THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:17 p.m. CARRIED COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT BINDING ON THE TOWN UNLESS OTHERWISE ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT A LATER MEETING.