AGENDA - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20160208HERITAGE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY,FEBRUARY 8,2016
7 P.M.
HOLLAND ROOM
AURORA TOWN HALL
PUBLIC RELEASE
February 3,2016
TOWN OF AURORA
HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
DATE:Monday,February 8,2016
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 December 14,2015 pg.1
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of December 14,2015,
be received for information.
4.DELEGATIONS
(a)Chris Alexander,Resident pg.9
Re:Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of
Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest –101 Tyler Street
(b)Helen Ahranis &Adam Marshall,Residents pg.10
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
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5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1.HAC16-001 –Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora pg.11
Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest,41 Metcalfe Street
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Report No.HAC16-001 be received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee provide one of the following
recommendations to Council:
1.Allow the application and recommend that the property be removed
from the Aurora Registrar of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest;or
2.Refuse the application and recommend Designation under Part IV of
the Ontario Heritage Act;or
3.Refuse the application and recommend that the property remain
listed on the Aurora Registrar of Properties of Cultural Heritage
Value or Interest.
6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
2.Memorandum from Planner pg.32
Re:Aurora Pet Cemetery
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the memorandum regarding Aurora Pet Cemetery be received for
information.
3.Extract from Council Meeting of January 26,2016 pg.36
Re:Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
December 14,2015
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RECOMMENDED:
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.
7.NEW BUSINESS
8.ADJOURNMENT
TOWN OF AURORA
HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Date:Monday,December 14,2015
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,Kathy Constable,
James Hoyes,John Kazilis,Bob McRoberts (Honorary
Member),and Martin Paivio
Member(s)Absent:Carol Gravelle
Other Attendees:Councillor Tom Mrakas,Marco Ramunno,Director of Planning
and Development Services,Jeff Healey,Planner,and Linda
Bottos,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 Martin Paivio
Seconded by John Kazilis
THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services,with the following
additions,be approved:
Delegation (c)Christopher Alexander,Applicant/Owner of 101 Tyler Street;Re:
Item 5 –Report No.HAC15-015 –Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora
Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest,101 Tyler Street
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Delegation (d)David Heard,Resident;Re:Item 5 –Report No.HAC15-015 –
Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural
Heritage Value or Interest,101 Tyler Street
CARRIED (two-thirds)
3.RECEIPT OF THE MINUTES
Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of October 5,2015
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Kathy Constable
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of October 5,2015,be
received for information.
CARRIED
4.DELEGATIONS
(a)Dr.Brian Moore,Canadian Disc Institute
Re:Item 1 –Memorandum from Planner;Re:Sign Variance Application,
15000 Yonge Street
Dr.Moore presented background information respecting the recent renovations to
the subject property and elements of the sign variance application.He noted the
letters of support that he has received from the surrounding community and
requested the Committee’s support of the sign variance request.
Moved by Barry Bridgeford
Seconded by Kathy Constable
THAT the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 1.
CARRIED
(b)John Green,Aurora Historical Society
Re:Item 2 –Memorandum from Planner;Re:Demolition Application for
a Structure on a Designated Heritage Property,Demolition of an
Accessory Barn,15342 Yonge Street,File:NE-HCD-HPA-15-04
Mr.Green provided historical information respecting the accessory barn,originally
constructed as a coach house in 1876 and the only remaining example of its kind
in Aurora,and advised that the goal of the Aurora Historical Society is to restore
and relocate the structure to the grounds of Hillary House at 15372 Yonge Street.
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Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by John Kazilis
THAT the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 2.
CARRIED
(c)Christopher Alexander,Applicant/Owner of 101 Tyler Street
Re:Item 5 –Report No.HAC15-015 –Request to Remove a Property
from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest,101 Tyler Street
(Added Item)
Mr.Alexander provided background information respecting the subject property
and noted that several neighbouring properties in recent years had been
demolished and rebuilt in a manner that complemented the heritage of the area.
He advised that the property was no longer listed for sale.
Moved by John Kazilis
Seconded by Bob McRoberts
THAT the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 5.
CARRIED
(d)David Heard,Resident
Re:Item 5 –Report No.HAC15-015 –Request to Remove a Property
from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest,101 Tyler Street
(Added Item)
Mr.Heard provided historical information respecting the subject property in
relation to the Hutchinson and Wilkinson families and businesses in Aurora.He
proposed to work with the Committee and staff to supply a report to the
Committee on the Hutchinson and Wilkinson names,and requested that the
Committee defer this item until further information is available.
Moved by James Hoyes
Seconded by Kathy Constable
THAT the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 5.
CARRIED
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5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1.Memorandum from Planner
Re:Sign Variance Application,15000 Yonge Street
Staff provided background information to the memorandum and original General
Committee Report No.BBS15-013 of November 17,2015,and advised that,
upon discussions with the applicant and further clarification,Planning staff no
longer have concerns with the size,design,quality,and location of the proposed
sign,which is subject to final review by Planning staff.
The Committee expressed concerns regarding the number of signs on the
property,the size of the proposed wall sign,the size of the variance,and setting a
precedent.The Committee also expressed support for the parallel signage
against the building,and it was suggested that this item be deferred until such
time the Sign By-law Review has been completed.
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Kathy Constable
THAT the memorandum regarding Sign Variance Application,15000 Yonge
Street be received for information.
CARRIED
2.Memorandum from Planner
Re:Demolition Application for a Structure on a Designated Heritage
Property,Demolition of an Accessory Barn,15342 Yonge Street
File:NE-HCD-HPA-15-04
Staff provided a brief summary of the Demolition Application and circulated
photographs of the structure.It was noted that the Aurora Historical Society
issued a Letter of Intent to dismantle and relocate the structure to 15372 Yonge
Street,for which permission was granted by the current owner of the property.
The Committee inquired about the warpage issues and any concerns with the
dismantling and reassembly of the structure.Staff confirmed that the Aurora
Historical Society has retained an expert in the field of disassembling this type of
structure and are aware of the structural concerns raised by the owner.
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the memorandum be received;and
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THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
THAT the relocation of the accessory barn to 15372 Yonge Street (The
Hillary House)for the preservation of the structure be approved prior to
Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications for 15342 Yonge
Street are approved by Council.
CARRIED
3.HAC15-013 –Proposed Demolition of Existing Rear Addition to a Listed
Heritage Building,138 Centre Street
Staff provided a brief overview of the proposed demolition of the one-storey rear
addition at 138 Centre Street in relation to the Zoning By-law Amendment and
Site Plan Applications submitted to the Town.
The Committee inquired about the Applications and staff confirmed that the
Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications had already been
submitted to Council through a recent Public Planning meeting and Council had
directed that a revised parking plan be submitted for consideration.Staff noted
that the proposed demolition would be subject to approval of the Applications,
and that a demolition application had not yet been received from the applicant.
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Martin Paivio
THAT Report No.HAC15-013 be received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
THAT the proposed demolition of the existing 12m2 rear addition at
138 Centre Street be approved and the proposed two-storey rear
addition be supported subject to the approval of the Zoning By-law
Amendment and Site Plan Applications for the proposed Day Care
Use;and
THAT the proposed elevations are subject to approval of Planning Staff to
ensure the proposed addition will maintain the heritage character of the
area.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
4.HAC15-014 –Heritage Permit Application,61 Catherine Avenue
File:NE-HCD-HPA-15-06
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Staff provided background information to the Heritage Permit Application,which
proposes a two-storey rear addition and changes to the existing windows.
The Committee inquired about the proposed window changes and staff provided
clarification and confirmed that the changes would not detract from the building or
character of the District.
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Martin Paivio
THAT Report No.HAC15-014 be received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
THAT Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-15-06 be approved to
permit the proposed two-storey addition at rear as per submitted plans;and
THAT the re-sizing and relocation of existing windows for the dwelling as
proposed be approved;and
THAT,should the window that is proposed to be removed not be of
future use to the owner,the removed window be donated to Aurora’s
Architectural Salvage Program.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
5.HAC15-015 –Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of
Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest,101 Tyler
Street
Staff provided a brief overview of the Request and noted that proposed plans for
a new building had not been received from the owner.
The Committee discussed the historical elements and Heritage Evaluation of the
property.
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT Report No.HAC15-015 be received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
THAT the property located at 101 Tyler Street remain listed on the Aurora
Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest;and
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THAT the property be re-evaluated by the Committee’s Heritage
Evaluation Working Group pending receipt of further historical
background.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
6.Extract from Council Meeting of October 13,2015
Re:Motion (a)Councillor Mrakas;Re:Design Review Panel
Staff provided an overview of the Motion adopted by Council to establish an
urban design review panel for the purpose of dealing with design matters and
providing independent advice,prior to submitting a report to the Committee on a
heritage or redesign matter.Staff advised that the Terms of Reference are being
prepared for Council’s consideration in early 2016 and the advisory panel would
be comprised of members who are experts in their fields.
The Committee suggested that a design review panel may also be helpful in
assessing the integrity of structures in relation to partial demolitions,and that the
panel should also include a contractor.
Moved by James Hoyes
Seconded by Kathy Constable
THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of October 13,2015,regarding Motion
(a)Councillor Mrakas;Re:Design Review Panel,be received for information.
CARRIED
7.Extract from Council Meeting of October 27,2015
Re:Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of October 5,2015
Moved by James Hoyes
Seconded by John Kazilis
THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of October 27,2015,regarding the
Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of October 5,2015,be received
for information.
CARRIED
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7.NEW BUSINESS
The Committee referred to Report No.HAC15-009 of the September 9,2015
meeting regarding the proposed demolition of the existing second storey to a listed
Heritage building at 45 Mosley Street,and expressed concerns regarding the
fragility of the remaining structure,which had begun to sway and required shoring.
The Committee provided further details respecting the original construction and
conditions subsequent to the demolition,and expressed support for the value of
obtaining the engineering input of a design review panel to assess any potential
dangers in future.
Councillor Thom and Councillor Gaertner welcomed new Committee members
James Hoyes and John Kazilis.
Staff noted that a Heritage Workshop was held at Town Hall on November 26,
2015,which was attended by municipal staff and Heritage Advisory Committee
members from across York Region.Staff circulated some of the material that was
provided at the Workshop.
Staff advised that the Town recently registered with the Ontario Heritage Trust for
Doors Open 2016.Committee members were reminded to advise staff if they
become aware of any new potential sites for Doors Open Aurora.
Staff advised that at least one more Committee member is needed for the Heritage
Evaluation Working Group and encouraged anyone interested in joining the
Working Group to contact staff.
8.ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Kathy Constable
Seconded by Martin Paivio
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:30 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:February 8,2016
SUBJECT:41 Metcalfe Street,Aurora,ON
NAME OF SPOKESPERSON:Helen Ahranis &Adam Marshall
NAME OF GROUP OR PERSON(S)BEING REPRESENTED (if applicable):
BRIEF SUMMARY OF ISSUE OR PURPOSE OF DELEGATION:
To respond to any questions regarding the request to remove a property from the Aurora Register of
Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.
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?DATE:
I acknowledge that the Procedural By-law permits five (5)minutes for Delegations.
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TOWN OF AURORA
HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT No.HAC16-001
SUBJECT:Request to Remove a Property from the
Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
41 Metcalfe Street
FROM:Marco Ramunno,Director of Planning &Development Services
DATE:February 8,2016
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT Report HAC16-001 be received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee provide one of the following
recommendations to Council:
1.Allow the application and recommend that the property be removed from
the Aurora Registrar of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest;or
2.Refuse the application and recommend Designation under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act;or
3.Refuse the application and recommend that the property remain listed on
the Aurora Registrar of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.
PURPOSE OF THE REPORT
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with direction from the Heritage Advisory
Committee regarding the request to remove the property located at 41 Metcalfe Street
from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.
BACKGROUND
The owner of the property located at 41 Metcalfe Street submitted an Application to
request that the subject property be removed from the Aurora Register of Properties of
Cultural Heritage Value or Interest on December 3,2015.The owner of the subject
property wishes to construct a new single detached structure on the subject lands.
According to Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act,a Municipal Register of Cultural
Heritage Value or Interest may include properties that have not been designated under
the Ontario Heritage Act,but that the Council of a Municipality believes to be of cultural
heritage value or interest.
The principal implication of properties non-designated and listed on the Aurora Register
pertains to subsection 27.(3)of the Ontario Heritage Act where,
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If property included in the register under subsection (1.2)has not been
designated under section 29,the owner of the property shall not demolish
or remove a building or structure on the property or permit the demolition
or removal of the building or structure unless the owner gives the council
of the municipality at least 60 days’notice in writing of the owner’s
intention to demolish or remove the building or structure or to permit the
demolition or removal of the building or structure.2006,c.11,Sched.B,
s.11 (2).
The purpose of providing Council with 60 days to determine the Notice of Intention is to
provide time to determine whether or not the property should be designated under the
Ontario Heritage Act.According to subsection 27.(1.3)of the Ontario Heritage Act,the
Council of a Municipality shall,before removing the reference to such a property from
the Register,consult with its Municipal Heritage Committee.
COMMENTS
The subject property is located on the south side of Metcalfe Street located
approximately 50 metres east of Victoria Street (See Attachment 1).The property is
listed and non-designated on the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage
Value or Interest and can be described as a 1 1/2 storey Ontario Gothic Revival
Cottage.According to historical research conducted by Jacqueline Stuart,the building
was constructed in 1871 or 1872.The builder of the structure is unknown.The house
was inhabited by Frances Higginson,a dressmaker from 1871 to 1891,Frederick
Shropshire,a tanner from 1891 to 1913 and James Baker (and family),a tanner from
1913 to 1937.A notable tenant who lived within the house was Archer Hunter,who was
a nephew of William Taylor,a well-known painter in Aurora.A brief history and land
ownership records for the property can be found in Attachment 5.
After the arrival of Ontario’s first railway in 1853 (the Ontario Simcoe &Huron),John
Mosley sub-divided his farm into building lots.This area generally encompassed the
south-east quadrant of the Yonge and Wellington intersection today known as
“Southeast Old Aurora”.The original Plan of Aurora (formerly Machell’s Corners)drawn
up in 1854 shows the original lots,including the lot on which number 41 Metcalfe Street
now sits.
The front façade of the building displays a gable roof with a pointed centre-front gable.
The original 1871 house is somewhat smaller than a typical Ontario Gothic style
building.The smaller design was a typical architectural style in Ontario,but few survive
today within Aurora.The building displays a front verandah,supported by four wood
columns.The front façade displays two double-hung windows and a red front door on
the main floor.The main building features a wood board and batten siding;the original
siding may have been either removed or covered.A two-storey addition was
constructed on the rear of the subject property in 1997.Upon review of the Fire
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Insurance maps dated 1913 (revised 1927),the main structure included a one-storey
addition,this addition was likely removed in the construction of the 1997 addition.The
addition is sided with matching board and batten.An accessory garage is located in the
rear yard;the construction date of the garage is unknown,however,the owners identify
that the garage was constructed circa 1950.
The Evaluation Working Group met to perform an objective evaluation of the subject
property on Thursday,January 14,2016 (See Attachment 3).The Evaluation Criteria for
assessing the cultural heritage value of cultural heritage resources have been
developed by the Town in consultation with its Municipal Heritage Committee.As per
Section 13.3 e)of the Official Plan,Priority will be given to designating all Group 1
heritage resources in the Register.
The purpose of the Evaluation is to identify the design/physical value,
historical/associative value,and contextual value of the property as per Ontario
Regulation 9/06,which outlines the criteria for determining cultural heritage value or
Interest under the Ontario Heritage Act in order to conserve significant heritage
resources.
The Evaluation found the subject property to score at Group 2,suggesting that the
property is “significant,worthy of preservation”.
According to the Heritage Evaluation Guide for buildings scored within Group 2:
The designation of the building pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act will be
encouraged;
The retention of the structure in its existing location is encouraged;
Any development application affecting such a structure should incorporate the
identified building;and
Appropriate alternative uses for the building will be encouraged when necessary
to ensure its preservation.
A Letter of Credit may be required to ensure the protection and preservation of
the building in connection with a redevelopment application.
The conservation of remaining physical attributes of the property would require formal
designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act,making it necessary for owners to
obtain Heritage Permits for proposed work.
The Ontario Heritage Act provides criteria for determining cultural heritage value or
interest with Ontario Regulation 9/06.This Regulation requires that a building must
exhibit significant design/physical,or associative,or contextual value to warrant
designation.The Evaluation working group found the highest rated category for the
building was to have Design/physical value associative value,rated 69/100.Associative/
historical value for the building was rated 52/100.The contextual value for the building
was rated 61/100.
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Metcalfe Street encompasses a total of thirty nine (39)properties,twenty-five (25)of
which are listed on the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest.Furthermore,Metcalfe Street between Victoria Street and Wells Street,
contains ten (10)properties,all of which are listed on the Aurora Register of Properties
of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.The predominant architectural designs of the
listed residential homes on Metcalfe Street between Victoria Street and Wells Street are
in an Ontario Gothic style.Notable structures within the immediate vicinity of Metcalfe
Street the Trinity Anglican Church the Church Street School and the Town Park.78
Wells Street,known as “The Pines”is a Part IV designated property located at the
north-west corner of Wells Street and Metcalfe Street.
Proposed Concept Plan
The owner wishes to remove the property from the Aurora Register as a non-designated
‘listed’property with the intention of demolishing the existing structure on the subject
property to construct a new building.Concepts of the proposed building type were
provided by the owner are shown in Attachment 4.
From land use perspective 41 Metcalfe Street is designated as “Stable Residential”by
the Town’s Official Plan,which states that the designation is intended to ensure that
areas designated ‘Stable Neighbourhoods’,as identified on Schedule ‘A’[of the Official
Plan],are protected from incompatible forms of development and,at the same time,are
permitted to evolve and enhance over time.”Section 8.1.4 of the Official Plan provides
Design Policies for Stable Neighbourhoods where,“All new development within the
‘Stable Neighbourhood’designation shall respect and reinforce the existing physical
character and uses of the surrounding area,with particular attention to the following
elements;
i.The pattern of lots,streets and blocks;
ii.The size and configuration of nearby lots;
iii.The building type of nearby residential properties;
iv.The heights and scale of nearby residential properties;
v.The setback of buildings from the street;
vi.The pattern of rear and side-yard setbacks;and
vii.The conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage resources.
The applicant is proposing to build a new single detached residence.Should the
property be removed from the Aurora Registrar of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value
or Interest,Planning Staff will work with the applicant on detailed aspects of the building
during the building permit process.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
The conservation of heritage resources supports the Strategic Plan goal of Supporting
an Exceptional Quality of Life for All through its accomplishment in satisfying
requirements in objective Celebrating and Promoting our Culture.
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ALTERNATIVE(S)TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS
1.Allow the application and recommend that the property be removed from the
Aurora Registrar of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.
2.Refuse the application and recommend Designation under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act.
3.Refuse the application and recommend that the property remain listed on the
Aurora Registrar of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
None.
PREVIOUS REPORTS
None.
CONCLUSIONS
The subject was evaluated using the Town of Aurora Heritage Building Evaluation
Guide and was rated in Group 2,which encourages the retention of the building as well
as designation under the Ontario Heritage Act.
The building appears to exhibit significant design/physical,contextual,or associative
value to a degree which warrants designation under the Ontario Heritage Act as per
Ontario Regulation 9/06.The building’s strongest value was found to be design/physical
value.It is recommended that that the Heritage Advisory Committee provides a
recommendation to Council as provided in the Alternatives to the Recommendations
section of this report.It is recommended that the proposed elevations are subject to
approval of Planning Staff to ensure the proposed new dwelling will maintain the
heritage character of the area.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:February 8,2016
TO:Heritage Advisory Committee
FROM:Jeff Healey,Planner
CC:Marco Ramunno,Director of Planning &Development Services
RE:Aurora Pet Cemetery
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT the memorandum regarding Aurora Pet Cemetery be received for information.
BACKGROUND
On November 11,2014,the land containing the Aurora Pet Cemetery was transferred to
the Town as part of Plan of Subdivision application SUB-2010-01.An outline of the lands
transferred to the Town is shown in Attachment 1.The balance of the developable land
has been transferred to Brookfield Homes to construct future residential development.
As part of developing the future vision for the Aurora Pet Cemetery,an inventory of the
gravestones is required.The inventory will include a documentation of each gravestone
and identify the limits of the cemetery within the Town land.Staff anticipates the inventory
to occur in April 2016.
The findings of the inventory will be instrumental in assisting Council with a future decision
regarding the Pet Cemetery and how the lands will be best served in the community.
ATTACHMENTS
1)Location Map -Aurora Pet Cemetery
2)Draft Plan of Subdivision
3)Photos of Aurora Pet Cemetery
100 John West Way
Box 1000
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Phone:905-727-3123 ext.4349
Email:jhealey@aurora.ca
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7.ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 4 (with the exception of sub-item 3,4,7,8,and 15),and 6 were identified as items not
requiring separate discussion.
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT the following recommendations with respect to the matters listed as “Items Not
Requiring Separate Discussion”be adopted as submitted to Council and staff be authorized to
take all necessary action required to give effect to same:
4.General Committee Meeting Report of January 19,2016
THAT the General Committee meeting report of January 19,2016 be received and the
following recommendations carried by the Committee be approved:
(21)Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 14,2015
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of December 14,2015,
be received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
2.Memorandum from Planner
Re:Demolition Application for a Structure on a Designated Heritage
Property,Demolition of an Accessory Barn,15342 Yonge Street,File:
NE-HCD-HPA-15-04
THAT the relocation of the accessory barn to 15372 Yonge Street (The
Hillary House)for the preservation of the structure be approved prior to
Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications for 15342 Yonge
Street are approved by Council.
3.HAC15-013 –Proposed Demolition of Existing Rear Addition to a
Listed Heritage Building,138 Centre Street
THAT the proposed demolition of the existing 12m2 rear addition at 138
Centre Street be approved and the proposed two-storey rear addition be
supported subject to the approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site
Plan Applications for the proposed Day Care Use;and
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THAT the proposed elevations are subject to approval of Planning Staff to
ensure the proposed addition will maintain the heritage character of the area.
4.HAC15-014 –Heritage Permit Application,61 Catherine Avenue
File:NE-HCD-HPA-15-06
THAT Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-15-06 be approved to
permit the proposed two-storey addition at rear as per submitted plans;and
THAT the re-sizing and relocation of existing windows for the dwelling as
proposed be approved;and
THAT,should the window that is proposed to be removed not be of future
use to the owner,the removed window be donated to Aurora’s Architectural
Salvage Program.
5.HAC15-015 –Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register
of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest,
101 Tyler Street
THAT the property located at 101 Tyler Street remain listed on the Aurora
Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest;and
THAT the property be re-evaluated by the Committee’s Heritage Evaluation
Working Group pending receipt of further historical background.
CARRIED
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