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MINUTES - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20161114 Town of Aurora Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Date: Monday, November 14, 2016 Time and Location: 7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall Committee Members: Councillor Jeff Thom (Chair), Councillor Wendy Gaertner (Vice Chair), Neil Asselin (arrived 7:08 p.m.), Barry Bridgeford, Bob McRoberts (Honorary Member), Carol Gravelle (arrived 7:16 p.m.), James Hoyes (arrived 7:13 p.m.), and John Kazilis Member(s) Absent: Martin Paivio Other Attendees: Councillor Tom Mrakas, 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 7:04 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 Councillor Gaertner That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following additions, be approved: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, November 14, 2016 Page 2 of 6 • Delegation (a) Larry Ghegin, Applicant, and Joan Burt, representing Oaklane Home Building; Re: Item 1 – HAC16-015 – Heritage Permit Application, 70-72 Centre Street, File Number NE-HCD-HPA-16-09 • Delegation (b) Tina Motavalli Haghighi and Farshad Ahmadzadeh, Applicants; Re: Item 3 – HAC16-017 – Heritage Permit Application, 82 Centre Street, File Number: NE-HCD-HPA-16-10 Carried as amended 3. Receipt of the Minutes Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2016 Moved b y Bob McRoberts Seconded by John Kazilis That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of October 17, 2016, be received for information. Carried 4. Delegations (a) Larry Ghegin, Applicant, and Joan Burt, representing Oaklane Home Building Re: Item 1 – HAC16-015 – Heritage Permit Application, 70-72 Centre Street, File Number NE-HCD-HPA-16-09 Ms. Burt provide an overview of the subject property and indicated that the Applicant proposes to demolish the mudroom located at the rear of 70 Centre Street. She indicated that the removal of the structure would not affect the main structure as it is not structurally connected. Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Barry Bridgeford That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 1. Carried Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, November 14, 2016 Page 3 of 6 (b) Tina Motavalli Haghighi and Farshad Ahmadzadeh, Applicants Re: Item 3 – HAC16-017 – Heritage Permit Application, 82 Centre Street, File Number: NE-HCD-HPA-16-10 Ms. Motavalli Haghighi indicated that she and Mr. Ahmadzadeh have been working closely with staff to consider the comments from the Committee from the last meeting in regards to the previous Heritage Permit Application. They have submitted a new application to address the alterations to the front porch, and have offered $1,800 to the Heritage Reserve Fund. Moved by John Kazilis Seconded by Bob McRoberts That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 3. Carried 5. Matters for Consideration The Committee consented to consider Item 3 following Item 1. 1. HAC16-015 – Heritage Permit Application, 70-72 Centre Street, File Number: NE-HCD-HPA-16-09 Staff indicated that the owner is seeking conformity to the Compliance Order that has been placed on the property. The Committee inquired if there was a door that provided access to the main structure from the mudroom, and if there were other outstanding Compliance Orders on the property. Staff confirmed that a door between the mudroom and main structure has been sealed shut, and that there are other orders on the property that are currently being addressed by the owner. Moved by Barry Bridgeford Seconded by Bob McRoberts 1. That Report No. HAC16-015 be received; and 2. That the Heritage Advisory committee recommend to Council: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, November 14, 2016 Page 4 of 6 (a) That Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-16-03 be approved to permit the demolition of a 9.25m2 accessory structure (mudroom); and (b) That, in the removal of the 9.25m2 accessory structure, that the Owner minimize any damage to the main building Carried 2. HAC16-016 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Registrar of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, 111 Metcalfe Street Staff provided an overview of the subject property and stated that the owners are requesting to remove property from Registrar, with no intentions to demolish. The Committee inquired about how the heritage house co-exists in an industrial zoned area and expressed concerns about removing the property from the Registrar. Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by Barry Bridgeford 1. That Report No. HAC16-016 be received; and 2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: (a) That the property located at 111 Metcalfe Street remain listed on the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest. Carried as amended 3. HAC16-017 – Heritage Permit Application, 82 Centre Street, File Number: NE-HCD-HPA-16-10 Staff indicated that the owners revised their initial proposal to specifically address the concerns raised at the previous meeting in regards to the front porch. The Committee suggested the following revisions: the stone finish at the front porch be kept below deck, incorporate wood panelling above deck, reinstall one or more windows that were bricked in on the east elevation, and Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, November 14, 2016 Page 5 of 6 the brick columns be maintained if possible or clad with wood if it was damaged. Moved by Neil Asselin Seconded by Barry Bridgeford 1. That Report No. HAC16-017 be received; and 2. That the Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-16-10 be deferred to the next regular meeting of the Heritage Advisory Committee; and 3. That staff consider the comments provided by the Heritage Advisory Committee and work with the owners to revise the drawings and conditions of Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-16-10. Carried 6. Informational Items 4. Memorandum from Planner Re: Approval of Wood Plaque Applications, 85 Metcalfe Street Staff provided an overview of the history of 85 Metcalfe Street and proposed that the wording for the wood plaque state: Worker’s House, 1 of 6 similar homes financed by T.H. Lennox. Moved by Carol Gravelle Seconded by John Kazilis 1. That the memorandum regarding Approval of Wood Plaque Application, 85 Metcalfe Street, be received for information. Carried 7. New Business The Committee inquired if staff would be able to provide an information package to potential buyers or new owners of heritage properties and/or provide signage for the heritage district to increase awareness. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, November 14, 2016 Page 6 of 6 New Business Motion No. 1 Moved by Neil Asselin Seconded by Barry Bridgeford 1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: (a) That staff investigate opportunities for signage to identify the North East Heritage District. Carried The Committee inquired about receiving a list of all homes on the Registrar in the southeast quadrant. Staff stated that there is a comprehensive list available online as well as a map that illustrates all the properties. The Committee expressed concerns about the brick colour that was used on the condominium development located at 15277-15291 Yonge Street, as it appears the structure is cladded with a cream colour brick instead of a red brick that was illustrated on the renderings approved by Council. 8. Adjournment Moved by Carol Gravelle Seconded by Barry Bridgeford That the meeting be adjourned at 9:26 p.m. Carried Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless otherwise adopted by Council at a later meeting.