AGENDA - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20150608HERITAGE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY,JUNE 8,2015
7 P.M.
HOLLAND ROOM
AURORA TOWN HALL
PUBLIC RELEASE
June 4,2015
TOWN OF AURORA
HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
DATE:Monday,June 8,2015
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 April 13,2015 pg.1
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 13,2015,be
received for information.
4.DELEGATIONS
(a)Vincent Santamaura,representing owner of 12 Ransom Street pg.6
Re:Item 1 –Report No.HAC15-002 –Request to Remove a Property
from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest,12 Ransom Street
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5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1.HAC15-002 –Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora pg.7
Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest
12 Ransom Street
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Report No.HAC15-002 be received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
THAT the property located at 12 Ransom Street be removed from
the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest subsequent to demolition.
2.HAC15-004 –Heritage Permit Application pg.23
77 Centre Street
File:NE-HCD-HPA-15-02
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Report No.HAC15-004 be received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
THAT Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-15-02 be
approved to permit the proposed two-storey addition at rear as per
submitted plans;and
THAT the re-cladding of wood clapboard on the wrap-around porch
and rear addition be approved;and
THAT the demolition of the 7.5 m2 one-storey rear portion of the
existing structure be approved.
6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
3.HAC15-003 –Distinction between Designated and Listed Properties pg.33
within the Town of Aurora
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Report No.HAC15-003 be received for information.
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4.Memorandum from Planner pg.53
Re:81 Catherine Avenue,Heritage Review
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the memorandum regarding 81 Catherine Avenue,Heritage
Review be received for information.
5.Extract from Council Meeting of April 28,2015 pg.57
Re:Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
April 13,2015
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of April 28,2015,regarding the
Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 13,2015,be
received for information.
7.NEW BUSINESS
8.ADJOURNMENT
TOWN OF AURORA
HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Date:Monday,April 13,2015
Time and Location:7 p.m.,Holland Room,Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members:Councillor Jeff Thom (Chair),Councillor Wendy Gaertner
(Vice Chair),Barry Bridgeford,Kathy Constable,Carol
Gravelle,Bob McRoberts (Honorary Member),and Martin
Paivio
Member(s)Absent:John McIntyre (Honorary Member),and Stan Rycombel
Other Attendees:Councillor Tom Mrakas,Marco Ramunno,Director of Planning
and Development Services,Jeff Healey,Planner,Patty
Thoma,Deputy Clerk/Council &Committee Coordinator,and
Gloria Hardychuk,Council/Committee Secretary
Members provided brief introductions.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:01 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 Wendy Gaertner
Seconded by Bob McRoberts
THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services,with the
following addition,be approved:
Delegation (c)David Heard,resident of Aurora
Re:Item 3 –Memorandum from Planner
Re:Doors Open Aurora 2015
CARRIED TWO-THIRDS VOTE
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3.RECEIPT OF THE MINUTES
None
4.DELEGATIONS
(a)Patty Thoma,Deputy Clerk
Re:Advisory Committee Member Education and Training
Patty Thoma,Deputy Clerk provided a handout and a PowerPoint presentation
entitled “Advisory Committee Orientation 2014-2018”,dated April 2015.
Members also had before them the “Corporate Policies,Programs and
Procedures Policy for Ad Hoc/Advisory Committees and Local Boards”,dated
December 16,2014 and the Town’s Procedural By-law.Ms.Thoma explained the
roles and responsibilities of Advisory Committees in best practices for civic
engagement.The presentation touched upon the role of Advisory Committees in
civic engagement,and the relationship between Advisory Committees and
members of the public,Town Staff and Council.
Moved by Martin Paivio
Seconded by Kathy Constable
THAT the comments of the delegation and written material provided be
received for information.
CARRIED
(b)Jeff Healey,Planner
Re:Heritage Advisory Committee Update
Marco Ramunno,Director of Planning and Development Services and Jeff
Healey,Planner,presented an overview of the Heritage Advisory Committee
and summarized the type of matters that may be brought before the
Committee for comment and information.They also noted the importance
and significance of being actively involved on the Committee.
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Kathy Constable
THAT the comments of the delegation be received for information.
CARRIED
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(c)David Heard
Re:Organized Walking Tours Throughout Aurora
David Heard provided an overview of his experience.He noted that he has
guided walking tours throughout the community on behalf of the Town for the
Doors Open Event for the past few years and requested that consideration be
given to assigning him for the provision of this service on behalf of the Town on a
regular basis throughout the year and not just for Doors Open.
Moved by Councillor Wendy Gaertner
Seconded by Carol Gravelle
THAT the comments of the delegation be received for information.
CARRIED
5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1.HAC15-001 –Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora,Register of
Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest,92 Tyler
Street
Staff presented a brief overview of the request and provided information and
history regarding the subject property.He advised that the Ontario Heritage
Act provides criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and
noted that the owner wishes to remove the property from the Register as a
non-designated “listed”property.Staff explained that the owner plans an
architectural style and design that complements the new residential properties
along Tyler Street,specifically 97 Tyler Street.
The Committee supported the request in principle,however,they requested
that Mr.Michael Smith,Planning Consultant,who was in attendance on
behalf of the owner,comment on the matter.The Committee waived the
Procedural By-law with a two-thirds vote to allow Mr.Smith to respond to the
Committee inquiries about the architecture.Mr.Smith also advised that he
would provide the owner with the comments and concerns of the Committee.
Moved by Martin Paivio
Seconded by Councillor Wendy Gaertner
THAT Report No.HAC15-001 be received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
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THAT the property located at 92 Tyler Street be removed from the Aurora
Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest subsequent to
demolition;and
THAT the property owner provide the Director of Planning and
Development Services with architectural renderings for review by the
Committee;and
THAT the property owner works with the Director of Planning and
Development Services in order to ensure any proposed new structures are
complementary to the heritage character of the area
CARRIED AS AMENDED
6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
2.Memorandum from Planner
Re:84 Harrison Avenue –Approval of Wood Plaque Application
Staff reviewed the written submission by the Aurora and District Historical
Society,in support of the request.Committee Members expressed support for
the proposed request for a plaque depicting the properties historical
significance.
Moved by Carol Gravelle
Seconded by Barry Bridgeford
THAT the memorandum regarding 84 Harrison Avenue –Approval of Wood
Plaque Application be received for information.
CARRIED
3.Memorandum from Planner
Re:Doors Open Aurora 2015
Staff provided an overview of the memorandum and advised that the event is
scheduled for Saturday,August 15,2015 from 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.He
explained that this event provides an opportunity for the community to visit
and tour designated heritage buildings throughout the Town along with a
detailed brochure that highlights facts and information which is provided for at
all locations.
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Staff explained that due to time constraints and the deadline imposed by the
Ontario Heritage Trust,a list of 10 sites was required for confirmation no later
than February 26,2015.He encouraged Members to continue to offer
suggestions,no later than early July,for consideration as additional sites for
the event.Councillor Tom Mrakas requested clarification regarding the
marketing and advertising for this event,staff noted that the Province of
Ontario provides brochures and a website for the event and local newspapers
promote Doors Open leading up to the event date .The Committee Members
expressed support for the initiative.
Moved by Carol Gravelle
Seconded by Barry Bridgeford
THAT the memorandum from Planner regarding Doors Open Aurora 2015 be
received for information.
CARRIED
7.NEW BUSINESS
Councillor Wendy Gaertner submitted an article entitled “New Life For Old
Schools”,from the Municipal World publication dated February 2015,requesting
that it be considered as a future agenda item.
8.ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Kathy Constable
Seconded by Martin Paivio
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 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:
HAC -8 June 2015
SUBJECT:12 Ransom Street
NAME OF SPOKESPERSON:Vincent Santamaura
NAME OF GROUP OR PERSON(S)BEING REPRESENTED (if applicable):
On behalf of property owner :Mrs Mary Gangatharam
BRIEF SUMMARY OF ISSUE OR PURPOSE OF DELEGATION:
To present,explain and answer committee questions regarding the application to remove the building
from the Heritage register to demolish it,and build a new home in its place.
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?Jeff Healey,Planner DATE:February,March
April May 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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HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT No.HAC15-002
SUBJECT:Request to Remove a Property from the
Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
12 Ransom Street
FROM:Marco Ramunno,Director of Planning &Development Services
DATE:June 8,2015
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT Report No.HAC15-002 be received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
THAT the property located at 12 Ransom Street be removed from the Aurora
Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest subsequent to
demolition.
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 12 Ransom Street
from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.
BACKGROUND
The owner of the property located at 92 Tyler 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 April 15,2015.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,
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
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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 north side of Ransom Street between Yonge
Street and Temperance 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 ½storey worker’s house.The building was constructed c.
1923 by Albert Grimwalde.A brief history and land ownership records for the property
can be found in Attachment 5.
The south (front)façade displays a gabled roof with a porch and verandah.The
building displays a front porch,supported by four wood columns.The front façade
displays three double-hung windows,one on the first floor and two on the second floor.
The original siding of the main building may have been either removed or covered,
however the existing siding reflects the original look of the building.An accessory
garage is also located in the rear yard;there is no recorded date to its construction.
The subject property is located on the southern edge of the Heritage Resources Area
boundary.The property can be described as a transition lot between homes of relatively
new construction to the south and homes of older construction to the north and west (on
Temperance Street).
The Evaluation Working Group met to perform an objective evaluation of the subject
property on Monday April 30,2015 (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.
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The Evaluation found the subject property to score at Group 3,suggesting that the
property is “moderately significant,worthy of documentation and preservation as part of
a historic grouping”.
According to the Heritage Evaluation Guide for buildings scored within Group 3:
The designation of the building pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act may be
supported with an approved restoration plan,but would not necessarily be
initiated by the Town unless part of a historic grouping such as an intact
streetscape;
Retention of the building on site is supported,particularly if part of a historic
streetscape;and
If the building is to be demolished,a photographic record,measured drawings
and/or salvage of significant architectural elements may be required.
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 some contextual value,rated 41/100.Design/physical value for the
building was rated 30/100.The associative value for the building was rated 40/100.
Ransom Street,between Yonge Street to the east and Temperance Street to the west,
encompasses a total of thirteen (13)properties,three (3)of which are listed on the
Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.This includes:8 and
20 Ransom Street.The predominant architectural designs of these homes are in a
Workers House style.The property located at 20 Ransom Street is designed as an L-
shaped/vernacular building.Furthermore an additional ten (10)properties are listed on
the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest along
Temperance Street,all of which are designed in a Foursquare/Edwardian style.
The remaining single detached dwellings on the south side of Ransom Street are not of
historical interest to the Town,most of which date to between approximately 1960 to
present day.These homes reflect a variety of brick and stone construction and display
attached garages on front elevations.
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
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property to construct a new building.A Photo of the proposed building type were
provided by the owner are shown in Attachment 4.
The applicant is proposing to build a new single detached residence with an attached
two car garage on the front façade.Planning Staff will work with the applicant on
detailed aspects of the building during the building permit process.
It is recommended that the proposed design of the new structure be modified to respect
the heritage character of remaining listed properties on Ransom Street.The owner and
Staff have collaborated on a number of design elements for the new building to be in
keeping with the neighbourhood.The attached garage will not protrude beyond the front
wall of the main building.The building proposes black roofs and red coloured brick,
which is in keeping with colours and materials of the surrounding neighbourhood.
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.
ALTERNATIVE(S)TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS
1.Refuse the application and recommend that the property remain listed on 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.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
None.
PREVIOUS REPORTS
None.
CONCLUSIONS
It is recommended that the Heritage Advisory Committee receive report No.HAC15-002
and recommend to Council that the property located at 12 Ransom Street be removed
from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.
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HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT No.HAC15-004
SUBJECT:Heritage Permit Application
77 Centre Street
File:NE-HCD-HPA-15-02
FROM:Marco Ramunno,Director of Planning &Development Services
DATE:June 8,2015
THAT Report No.HAC15-004 be received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
THAT Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-15-02 be approved to permit the
the proposed two storey addition at rear as per submitted plans;and
THAT the re-cladding of wood clapboard on the wrap-around porch and rear
addition be approved;and
THAT the demolition of the 7.5 m2 one storey rear portion of the existing structure
be approved .
PURPOSE OF THE REPORT
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with direction from the Heritage Advisory
Committee regarding Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-15-02 regarding
additions and a partial demolition of the building located at 77 Centre Street,designated
under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Northeast Old Aurora Heritage
Conservation District.
BACKGROUND
The agent of the owners of the property located at 77 Centre Street submitted Heritage
Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-15-02 on May 13,2015.
The existing house located at 77 Centre Street was built c.1923 by John William
Bowser.The house is a one and a half storey,Worker’s House with gable front roof and
returned eaves.It also features a corner wrap-around enclosed porch at the front of the
house.
The proposed alterations consist of constructing a 59.1m2 two-storey addition at rear
and replacing the existing aluminium siding on the enclosed porch with vinyl siding.The
applicant is proposing to remove an existing 7.5m2 wood frame addition in the rear of
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the property.
The subject property was designated in 2006 under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
as part of the Northeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District.Section 42 of the Act
states that,
No owner of property situated in a heritage conservation district that has
been designated by a municipality under this Part shall do any of the
following,unless the owner obtains a permit from the municipality to do
so:“1.Alter,or permit the alteration of,any part of the property,other
than the interior of any structure or building on the property;2.Erect,
demolish or remove any building or structure on the property or permit
the erection,demolition or removal of such a building or structure.
The Heritage Permit Application was deemed complete by staff on May 13,2015.
Council has 90 days to respond to the Application or else the Application is
automatically approved.
COMMENTS
On May 21,2015 staff issued a Notice of Receipt on behalf of Council as per By-law
5365-11 (being a By-law to delegate certain assigned Council authority under the
Ontario Heritage Act regarding the power to consent to alterations of designated
heritage properties).
Since the house is designated under Part V of the Act any alterations should be in
compliance with the Northeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Plan (the
Plan).Several policies were considered in reviewing the application.
Policy 9.1.2.5 of the Plan speaks of placement of additions and states that “Since much
of the building stock of the district dates back at least 100 years,it is inevitable that over
time additions and alterations would be necessary.The traditional pattern of additions in
the district is to locate them to the rear where they are not visible from the street and do
not interfere with the historical form of the main building”.The proposed work is in
agreement with this policy since the heritage section of the house is being preserved.
Policy 9.1.2 of the Plan covers overall site and scale conditions.The guidelines of Policy
9.1.2.2.a)states the following:“To preserve the backyard amenity in neighbouring
buildings,new construction,whether new buildings or additions to existing buildings
should be limited so that the basic depth of houses will be limited to 16.8 metres,not
including a fully open front porch.”
The existing heritage building has a depth of 40.6 feet (12.3m),which includes the one
storey portion proposed to be removed.The proposed addition is 16 feet (4.9m).The
proposed addition will add 8 feet (2.4m)to the existing structure for a total depth of 48.6
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feet (14.8m),with the average used,for both existing heritage house and addition.As a
result,the proposed depth of the addition would be in compliance with the Plan.
The applicant is proposing vinyl siding on the building addition and around the existing
wrap-around covered porch.Section 9.8.1 of the Plan identifies appropriate materials to
be used within the District and a list of inappropriate materials.Prefabricated metal or
plastic siding –including vinyl-is not a preferred material within the Heritage
Conservation District.It is recommended that the applicant incorporate a wood clapboard
siding for the wrap-around porch and the rear addition.
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.
ALTERNATIVE(S)TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS
None.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
None.
PREVIOUS REPORTS
None.
CONCLUSIONS
The house located at 77 Centre Street is a designated heritage property under Part V of
the Ontario Heritage Act and Council approval is required for any alterations to the
designated structure that may affect its cultural heritage value or interest.
Once a heritage permit application is received,Council has ninety (90)days from the
date of issuing a Notice of Receipt to:consent to the application with or without terms
and conditions,or refuse the application.
It is recommended that the applicant incorporate a wood clapboard siding for rear addition
and the wrap–around porch,which is in keeping with Section 9.8.1 of the Heritage Conservation
District.
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HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT No.HAC15-003
SUBJECT:Distinction between Designated and Listed Properties
within the Town of Aurora
FROM:Marco Ramunno,Director of Planning &Development Services
DATE:June 8,2015
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT Report No.HAC15-003 be received for information.
PURPOSE OF THE REPORT
The purpose of this report is to provide the Heritage Advisory Committee with
information regarding the request to distinguish between “Designated”and “Listed”
properties on the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.
BACKGROUND
Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act requires municipalities to maintain a municipal
Register that includes key information on all properties which have been designated
under the Ontario Heritage Act.The Register also includes non-designated properties
that have cultural heritage value or interest.These are called “listed”properties.This list
is formulated with the assistance of Town Staff and the Aurora Heritage Advisory
Committee.All properties included on the Register are endorsed by Town Council.
The Aurora Registrar of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest was previously
known as The Aurora Inventory of Heritage Buildings.The Aurora Registrar was
prepared by the Heritage Advisory Committee (previously known as the Local
Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee)between 1976 and 1981.The Aurora
Registrar was adopted by Council and released in 1981.Since then,the Aurora
Registrar has been updated and endorsed by Council from time-to-time as other
heritage buildings are discovered.The current Aurora Registrar contains over 650
properties within the Town.
Designated Properties
A Designated Heritage Property is a property designated under either Part IV of Part V
of the Ontario Heritage Act.The Ontario Heritage Act gives municipal councils the
authority to conserve buildings and districts that have significant cultural heritage
resources.A Part IV designation applies to individual properties including (but not
limited to)parks,houses,trees and monuments.A Part V designation applies to entire
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neighbourhoods,which are known as Heritage Conservation Districts.Once a property
is designated,the status is registered on title and gains public recognition (which may
include a heritage plaque).The designation will protect the property from demolition or
unsympathetic alterations to designated heritage elements.Each designated property
includes a corresponding designation by-law,which lists the designated heritage
elements of the property.Any alterations or additions to the property require a Heritage
Permit,which may be reviewed by either Staff or the Heritage Advisory Committee
depending on the nature of the proposal.
A property under consideration of designation must meet certain criteria in order to be
designated.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.A property does not need to meet all criteria as shown above,but a
property worthy of designation contributes to a sense of place and understanding of a
community’s identity and history.
If the owner of a designated property were to submit an application for demolition of the
building or structure,Section 29 subsection 4.of the Ontario Heritage Act would apply
where,
Within 90 days after the notice of receipt is served on the applicant under
subsection (3),the council,after consultation with its municipal heritage committee,
shall,consent to the application,consent to the application on terms and conditions,
or refuse the application;and shall give notice of its decision to the owner of the
property and to the Trust.2002,c.18,Schedule.F,s.2 (17);2005,c.6,s.1.
In 2005,the Ontario Heritage Act was amended to give municipalities the power to
refuse the demolition of a designated heritage structure.The Act was further amended
to provide enhanced protection measures for Heritage Conservation Districts.
Listed Properties
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,
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
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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.
Listed properties may be altered or modified without a Heritage Permit.During Building
Permit Review,Heritage Planning Staff will review the application to ensure the
alterations are consistent with Section 13 of the Official Plan.
COMMENTS
None.
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.
ALTERNATIVE(S)TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS
None.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
None.
PREVIOUS REPORTS
None.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:June 8,2015
TO:Heritage Advisory Committee
FROM:Jeff Healey,Planner
CC:Marco Ramunno,Director of Planning and Development Services
RE:81 Catherine Avenue,Heritage Review
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT the memorandum regarding 81 Catherine Avenue,Heritage Review be received
for information.
BACKGROUND
The property located at 81 Catherine Avenue,Aurora is a designated property within the
Old Northeast Aurora Heritage Conservation District.On May 12,2014 the owner
submitted Heritage Permit Application No.NE-HCD-HPA-14-01 pursuant to Section 42 (Part
V)of the Ontario Heritage Act,to demolish the existing building on the property.
The demolition was approved on behalf of Council as per the Heritage Advisory
Committee recommendations dated June 9,2014,endorsed by Council on June 24,
2014.
On January 26,2015 the owner submitted Heritage Permit Application No.NE-HCD-HPA-
15-01 pursuant to Section 42 (Part V)of the Ontario Heritage Act,for the construction of a
new structure,this occurred when the Heritage Advisory Committee was not in session.
The plans were approved by staff on February 5,2015.The proposed work was found
to be in compliance with the Plan for the Northeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation
District.Any works outside the scope of the Heritage Permit Application No.NE-HCD-
HPA-14-01 will require approval as per the submission of an additional Heritage Permit
Application.
Plans are attached to this memorandum for your information.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 –Site Plan and Elevations,81 Catherine Avenue
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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7.ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1 (with the exception of sub-items 2,6,12,and 13),and 3 were identified as items not
requiring separate discussion.
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thom
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:
1.General Committee Meeting Report of April 21,2015
THAT the General Committee meeting report of April 21,2015 be received and the
following recommendations carried by the Committee be approved:
(16)Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 13,2015
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 13,2015 be
received;and
THAT the following recommendations regarding Item 1 –Report No.HAC15-001
be approved:
THAT the property located at 92 Tyler Street be removed from the Aurora
Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest subsequent to
demolition;and
THAT the property owner provide the Director of Planning and
Development Services with architectural renderings for review by the
Committee;and
THAT the property owner works with the Director of Planning and
Development Services in order to ensure any proposed new structures are
complementary to the heritage character of the area.
CARRIED
EXTRACT FROM
COUNCIL MEETING OF
TUESDAY,APRIL 28,2015
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