AGENDA - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20151005HERITAGE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY,OCTOBER 5,2015
7 P.M.
HOLLAND ROOM
AURORA TOWN HALL
PUBLIC RELEASE
October 1,2015
TOWN OF AURORA
HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
DATE:Monday,October 5,2015
TIME AND LOCATION:7 p.m.,Holland Room,Aurora Town Hall
1.DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
2.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services be approved.
3.RECEIPT OF THE MINUTES
Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 9,2015 pg.1
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of September 9,2015,
be received for information.
4.DELEGATIONS
(a)Paul Lapalme,Consultant representing Town of Aurora Engineering pg.9
Re:Reconstruction of Catherine Avenue
5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1.HAC15-012 –Proposed Demolition of Existing Second Storey and pg.18
Accessory Garage to a Listed Heritage Building,
36 Larmont Street
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RECOMMENDED:
THAT Report No.HAC15-012 be received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
THAT the demolition of existing second storey at 36 Larmont Street
be approved;and
THAT the demolition of the existing detached garage be approved.
2.Memorandum from Planner pg.29
Re:89 Mosley Street,Aurora Armoury,Ontario Heritage Plaque
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the memorandum regarding 89 Mosley Street,Aurora Armoury,
Ontario Heritage Plaque be received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee consider the restoration of an
Ontario Heritage Plaque located at 89 Mosley Street.
3.Memorandum from Planner pg.30
Re:Event Date,Doors Open Aurora 2016
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the memorandum regarding Event Date,Doors Open Aurora 2016 be
received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee consider a date for the Doors Open
Aurora 2016 event.
6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
7.NEW BUSINESS
8.ADJOURNMENT
TOWN OF AURORA
HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Date:Wednesday,September 9,2015
Time and Location:7 p.m.,Holland Room,Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members:Councillor Jeff Thom (Chair),Councillor Wendy Gaertner (Vice
Chair),Barry Bridgeford,Bob McRoberts (Honorary Member),
Kathy Constable,and Carol Gravelle
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 7:02 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 Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Barry Bridgeford
THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services,with the following
additions,be approved:
Delegation (b)Lora Cai,Owner of 15342 Yonge Street
Re:Item 2 –Report No.HAC15-010 –Demolition Application for a Structure on a
Designated Heritage Property,Demolition of an Accessory Barn,15342
Yonge Street,NE-HCD-HPA-15-04
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Delegation (c)Gary Templeton,representing Owner of 32 Wellington St.E
Re:Item 7 –Memorandum from Planner;Re:Additional Information to Heritage
Advisory Committee Report No.HAC-007 –32 Wellington Street East,Final
Disposition of the “David W.Doan House”Designated under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act
Item 6 –Memorandum from Planner,Re:Additional Information to Item 2 –Report
No.HAC15-010 –Demolition Application for a Structure on a Designated
Heritage Property,Demolition of an Accessory Barn,15342 Yonge Street,
NE-HCD-HPA-15-04:Structural Engineering Letter from Lee Yung &
Associates Inc.
Item 7 –Memorandum from Planner;Re:Additional Information to Heritage
Advisory Committee Report No.HAC15-007 –32 Wellington Street East,
Final Disposition of the “David W.Doan House”Designated under Part IV
of the Ontario Heritage Act
CARRIED
3.RECEIPT OF THE MINUTES
Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of August 17,2015
Moved by Carol Gravelle
Seconded by Bob McRoberts
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of August 17,2015,be
received for information.
CARRIED
4.DELEGATIONS
(a)Shane Gregory,representing Owners of 45 Mosley Street
Re:Item 1 –Report No.HAC15-009 –Proposed Demolition of Existing
Second Storey to a Listed Heritage Building,45 Mosley Street
Mr.Gregory presented a brief overview of the request to demolish the existing
second storey for the purposes of reconstructing a new second storey,and
indicated he was present to answer any questions of the Committee.
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded Barry Bridgeford
THAT the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 1.
CARRIED
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(b)Lora Cai,Owner of 15342 Yonge Street
Re:Item 2 –Report No.HAC15-010 –Demolition Application for a
Structure on a Designated Heritage Property,Demolition of an
Accessory Barn,15342 Yonge Street,NE-HCD-HPA-15-04
(Added Item)
Ms.Cai presented a brief overview of the request and provided information and
history regarding the accessory barn.She noted that the accessory barn is
expensive to maintain and that she considered alternative uses,such as a
garage,however,the foundation of the barn would not be able to support the
weight of a car.Ms.Cai expressed future plans to convert the site of the barn into
part of the business’s parking lot.
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Carol Gravelle
THAT the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 2.
CARRIED
(c)Gary Templeton,representing Owner of 32 Wellington St.E.
Re:Item 7 –Memorandum from Planner;Re:Additional Information to
Heritage Advisory Committee Report No HAC15-007 –32 Wellington
Street East,Final Disposition of the “David W.Doan House”
Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
(Added Item)
Mr.Templeton and owner Mr.Belak,provided information and history regarding
the subject property and expressed their efforts in saving the façade.
Moved by Barry Bridgeford
Seconded by Carol Gravelle
THAT the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 7.
CARRIED
5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1.HAC15-009 –Proposed Demolition of Existing Second Storey to a Listed
Heritage Building,45 Mosley Street
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Staff provided a brief overview of the subject property at 45 Mosley Street,which
is a 1-1/2 storey residential dwelling constructed circa 1860,and is known as the
“Aurora’s First Village Hall”.He stated that the structure may have been moved
from its original location on Yonge Street and Mosley Street,where it served as
Town Hall,however,additional research would be required to confirm this claim.
Staff indicated that the owners have prepared a new design for the second
storey,in keeping with the current style.
The Committee expressed support towards the demolition of the existing second
storey and reconstruction of a new second storey as many aspects of the existing
dwelling indicate that the original structure has been altered.
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT Report No.HAC15-009 be received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
THAT the proposed demolition of the existing second storey at 45 Mosley
Street be supported for the purpose of reconstructing a new second storey
for the existing dwelling;and
THAT a wood plaque indicating the history of the building be included
on the property,subject to approval of the Director of Planning and
Development Services.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
2.HAC15-010 –Demolition Application for a Structure on a Designated
Heritage Property,Demolition of an Accessory Barn,15342
Yonge Street,NE-HCD-HPA-15-04
Staff presented a brief overview of the proposed application to demolish the
accessory barn on a designated heritage property,15342 Yonge Street,which
required a decision prior to October 19,2015.Staff indicated that the addition
was built to provide additional space for farming uses and storing of equipment.
The Committee expressed support for the proposed demolition of the accessory
barn on the designated heritage property and requested that the Town’s Curator
and the Ontario Historical Society Curator be invited to a site visit.
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Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Carol Gravelle
THAT Report No.HAC15-010 be received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
THAT should Heritage Permit Application (NE-HCD-HPA-15-04)to permit
the demolition of the existing 1 1/2 storey accessory barn on 15432 Yonge
Street,designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be supported,
that the recommended conditions set out by staff be included;and
THAT the Town Curator and the Aurora Historical Society Curator be
invited to a site visit prior to demolition.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
3.HAC15-011 –Doors Open Aurora 2015 –Event Summary Report
Staff provided a brief summary of Doors Open Aurora 2015 and indicated that the
16 sites received 2,724 site visits;approximately 150 more site visits than in the
previous year.
The Committee extended thanks to staff for executing a successful event and
indicated that they had a great experience and recommended it to friends.
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Kathy Constable
THAT Report No.HAC15-011 be received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee extend thanks to the following individuals
and groups for their support of Doors Open Aurora 2015:
All site owners/co-ordinators;
All volunteers and site staff;
The Auroran newspaper;
The Mayor,Members of Council,and supporting Town Staff;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
THAT the expenditure plus applicable taxes for the 2016 Doors Open
Ontario registration fee to the Ontario Heritage Trust,estimated at $1,695.00,
be authorized.
CARRIED
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7.Memorandum from Planner
Re:Additional Information to Heritage Advisory Committee Report No.
HAC15-007 –32 Wellington Street East,Final Disposition of the “David
W.Doan House”Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
(Added Item)
The Committee consented to consider Item 7 prior to Item 3.The Committee waived
the requirements of the Procedural By-law on a two-thirds vote to allow AMR
Engineers to join the discussion.
Staff presented a brief overview of the subject property and indicated that
engineers recommended to remove the front façade,and as suggested at the
previous Heritage Advisory Committee meeting,a second structural engineer
was obtained to review the condition of the structure and provide
recommendations for saving the front façade of the structure.AMR Engineers
concluded that it was not feasible to save the front façade.
The Committee expressed disappointment that the front façade could not be
saved and inquired about the designation of the subject property following
demolition.Staff advised that the intent was to amend the by-law to reflect the
new construction and that it would be proposed that the property remain as a Part
IV designated property within the amended by-law.
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the memorandum regarding Additional Information to Heritage Advisory
Committee Report No.HAC15-007 –32 Wellington Street East,Final Disposition
of the “David W.Doan House”Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage
Act be received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee support the reconstruction of the
David W.Doan House,and the recommendation conditions set out by staff
in Report No.HAC15-007,as revised on September 9,2015 below,be
included:
The Owner agrees to a proper reconstruction and restoration plan of the
designated house be congruent to the original structure,with the
proposed development to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and
Development Services;
That the original bricks,be identified and salvaged to be used in the
reconstruction of the house,where possible;
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That the windows,doors,trim,eaves,piers and other remaining
designated heritage elements as shown in By-law Number 4948-07.R be
identified and salvaged to be used in the reconstruction of the house;
That the owner provides a $30,000.00 financial contribution to the Town
of Aurora’s Heritage Reserve Fund;and
That a commemorative plaque be placed on the property,as approved
by the Director of Planning and Development Services.
CARRIED
6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
4.Extract from Council Meeting of August 11,2015
Re:Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of July 13,2015
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Carol Gravelle
THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of August 11,2015,regarding the
Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of July 13,2015,be received for
information.
CARRIED
5.Extract from Council Meeting of August 25,2015
Re:Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of August 17,2015
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Carol Gravelle
THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of August 25,2015,regarding the
Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of August 17,2015,be received
for information.
CARRIED
6.Memorandum from Planner
Re:Additional Information to Item 2 –Report No.HAC15-010 –Demolition
Application for a Structure on a Designated Heritage Property,
Demolition of an Accessory Barn,15342 Yonge Street,NE-HCD-HPA-
15-04:Structural Engineering Letter from Lee Yung &Associates Inc.
(Added Item)
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Moved by Carol Gravelle
Seconded by Kathy Constable
THAT the memorandum regarding Additional information to Item 2 –Report No.
HAC15-010 –Demolition Application for a Structure on a Designated Heritage
Property,Demolition of an Accessory Barn,15342 Yonge Street,NE-HCD-HPA-
15-04:Structural Engineering Letter from Lee Yung &Associates Inc.be received
for information.
CARRIED
7.NEW BUSINESS
The Committee requested that any future report submitted for the Committee’s
consideration regarding the date selection for Doors Open Aurora 2016 also
include a history of previous dates and attendance records.
8.ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Barry Bridgeford
Seconded by Kathy Constable
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT BINDING ON THE TOWN UNLESS
OTHERWISE ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT A LATER MEETING.
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DELEGATION REQUEST
This Delegation Request form and any written submissions or background information for
consideration by either Council or Committees of Council must be submitted to the Clerk’s office by
the following deadline:
4:30 P.M.ON THE BUSINESS DAY PRIOR TO THE REQUESTED MEETING DATE
COUNCIL/COMMITTEE/ADVISORY COMMITTEE DATE:HAC,October 5,2015
SUBJECT:Reconstruction of Catherine Avenue
NAME OF SPOKESPERSON:Paul Lapalme
NAME OF GROUP OR PERSON(S)BEING REPRESENTED (if applicable):
Town of Aurora –Engineering
BRIEF SUMMARY OF ISSUE OR PURPOSE OF DELEGATION:
The purpose of the delegation is to review the design and ensure that the reconstruction of Catherine
Avenue from Yonge Street to Walton Street will harmonize with the heritage character of the area as
much as possible.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
Have you been in contact with a Town staff or Council member
regarding your matter of interest?YES ☒NO ☐
IF YES,WITH WHOM?Mr.Sabir Hussain DATE:Sep.16,2015
☒I acknowledge that the Procedural By-law permits five (5)minutes for Delegations.
Legal and Legislative Services
905-727-3123
CSecretariat@aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
100 John West Way,Box 1000
Aurora,ON L4G 6J1
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:October 5,2015
TO:Heritage Advisory Committee
FROM:Jeff Healey,Planner
CC:Marco Ramunno,Director of Planning and Development Services
RE:89 Mosley Street,Aurora Armoury,Ontario Heritage Plaque
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee receive this Memorandum for information;
and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee consider the restoration of an Ontario
Heritage Plaque located at 89 Mosley Street.
BACKGROUND
On August 16,2015 staff received an inquiry from a resident regarding an outdated Ontario
Heritage Plaque located at the Aurora Armoury.The plaque was erected in 2007 by the
Department of National Defense,facilitated by the Ontario Heritage Trust (OHT).In 2014,
the Aurora Armoury was sold to the Town of Aurora.As a result of the sale,the following
wording on the plaque has become out of date:
“The oldest purpose-built armoury still used by the military in Ontario,the Aurora drill shed is
home to elements of The Queen’s York Rangers (1st American Regiment)(RCAC)”
The resident has requested that the Heritage Advisory Committee investigate the option to
replace and update the plaque to amend the above sentence and reflect the Armoury’s
current status.
Staff have consulted with the OHT on this matter.The OHT continues to assist in the regular
maintenance of the plaque,including repainting,however will only replace a plaque in the
event of irreversible vandalism.To have a new plaque installed on the premises would cost
approximately $4,000.00.Alternatively,a small aluminum plaque could be installed
underneath the main plaque to reflect the correction,at a cost of approximately $900.00.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
100 John West Way
Box 1000
Aurora,Ontario
L4G 6J1
Phone:905-727-3123 ext.4349
Email:jhealey@aurora.ca
www.aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
Planning &Development Services
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