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AGENDA - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20160411HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA MONDAY,APRIL 11,2016 7 P.M. HOLLAND ROOM AURORA TOWN HALL PUBLIC RELEASE April 4,2016 TOWN OF AURORA HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA DATE:Monday,April 11,2016 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 March 7,2016 pg.1 RECOMMENDED: THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 7,2016,be received for information. 4.DELEGATIONS (a)Chris Alexander,Owner of 101 Tyler Street pg.6 Re:Item 2 –Memorandum from Planner;Re:Additional Information –Heritage Advisory Committee Report No. HAC15-015,101 Tyler Street 5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Page 2 of 3 1.HAC16-003 –Heritage Permit Application pg.7 20 Catherine Avenue File:NE-HCD-HPA-16-01 RECOMMENDED: THAT Report No.HAC16-003 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 construction of a 52m2 accessory structure as per submitted plans;and THAT the demolition of the existing detached garage be approved. 2.Memorandum from Planner pg.20 Re:Additional Information Heritage Advisory Committee Report No.HAC15-015 101 Tyler Street RECOMMENDED: THAT the memorandum regarding Additional Information,Heritage Advisory Committee Report No.HAC15-015,101 Tyler Street,be received;and THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee consider the additional information received from the owner and provide a recommendation to Council. 6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 3.Memorandum from Planner pg.34 Re:Approval of Wood Plaque Application 7 Kennedy Street West RECOMMENDED: THAT the memorandum regarding Approval of Wood Plaque Application,7 Kennedy Street West,be received for information. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Page 3 of 3 4.Extract from Council Meeting of March 8,2016 pg.40 Re:Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 8,2016 RECOMMENDED: THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of March 8,2016,regarding the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 8,2016,be received for information. 7.NEW BUSINESS 8.ADJOURNMENT TOWN OF AURORA HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Date:Monday,March 7,2016 Time and Location:7 p.m.,Holland Room,Aurora Town Hall Committee Members:Councillor Jeff Thom (Chair),Councillor Wendy Gaertner (Vice Chair),Barry Bridgeford,Carol Gravelle,James Hoyes, John Kazilis,and Bob McRoberts (Honorary Member) Member(s)Absent:Kathy Constable and Martin Paivio Other Attendees:Councillor Tom Mrakas (departed 7:27 p.m.),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 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 James Hoyes THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services be approved. CARRIED 3.RECEIPT OF THE MINUTES Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 8,2016 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Minutes Page -1 -1 - Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday,March 7,2016 Page 2 of 5 Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by Barry Bridgeford THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February,8 2016,be received for information. CARRIED 4.DELEGATIONS (a)Helen Ahranis and Adam Marshall,Residents Re:Item 1 –Memorandum from Planner;Re:Additional Information to Heritage Advisory Committee Report No.HAC16-001 –Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest,41 Metcalfe Street Ms.Ahranis and Mr.Marshall were present to answer questions regarding their request. Moved by James Hoyes Seconded by John Kazilis THAT the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 1. CARRIED (b)David Heard,Resident,representing Aurora Pet Cemetery National Designation Advocacy Group Re:Aurora Pet Cemetery Logistics/Access Mr.Heard presented a brief overview of the Pet Cemetery and indicated that residents have expressed support to designate the cemetery and are eager to gain access to the property. Moved by Carol Gravelle Seconded by Bob McRoberts THAT the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 3. CARRIED 5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Minutes Page -2 -2 - Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday,March 7,2016 Page 3 of 5 1.Memorandum from Planner Re:Additional Information to Heritage Advisory Committee Report No. HAC16-001 –Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest,41 Metcalfe Street Staff indicated that the applicant had provided additional information to General Committee on March 1,2016,at which time General Committee referred the matter back to the Heritage Advisory Committee. The Committee expressed concern regarding the revised elevation plans and strongly encouraged the property owners to maintain,restore,or replicate the front façade (depending on the condition),in order to preserve the character and identity of the unique style of the home.The Committee suggested that, should Council choose to delist the property,the final elevation plans should be approved by Planning and Development Services to ensure the preservation of the façade. Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by James Hoyes THAT the memorandum regarding Additional Information to Heritage Advisory Committee Report No.HAC16-001 –Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest,41 Metcalfe Street,be received;and THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: THAT the application to remove 41 Metcalfe Street form the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest be refused. CARRIED 2.Memorandum from Planner Re:Selection of New Members to the Heritage Evaluation Working Group Staff provided a brief overview of the Heritage Evaluation Working Group and indicated that new Committee members were required to fill vacancies due to a resignation. The Committee nominated the following three Committee members to the Heritage Evaluation Working Group:Carol Gravelle;James Hoyes;and Martin Paivio. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Minutes Page -3 -3 - Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday,March 7,2016 Page 4 of 5 Moved by John Kazilis Seconded by Wendy Gaertner THAT the memorandum regarding Selection of New Members to the Heritage Evaluation Working Group be received;and THAT Carol Gravelle,James Hoyes,and Martin Paivio,be appointed to the Heritage Evaluation Working Group. CARRIED 6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 3.HAC16-002 –14378 Yonge Street,Pet Cemetery,Update on Status of Future Heritage Designation Staff provided a status update regarding the Pet Cemetery and indicated that a legal description has been obtained to set parameters for future designation under the Ontario Heritage Act.After the Pet Cemetery is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act,the Cemetery may be considered for designation as a National Historic Site.Staff further stated that public access may be achieved within the next two years,once the surrounding developments are completed. The Committee expressed interest regarding a visit to the site,and also suggested that sponsor programs be considered to assist with future maintenance fees. Moved by Wendy Gaertner Seconded by James Hoyes THAT Report No.HAC16-002 be received for information. CARRIED 7.NEW BUSINESS None Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Minutes Page -4 -4 - Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday,March 7,2016 Page 5 of 5 8.ADJOURNMENT Moved by James Hoyes Seconded by Bob McRoberts THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m. CARRIED COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT BINDING ON THE TOWN UNLESS OTHERWISE ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT A LATER MEETING. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Minutes Page -5 -5 - Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Delegation (a)Page -1 -6 - TOWN OF AURORA HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT No.HAC16-003 SUBJECT:Heritage Permit Application 20 Catherine Avenue File:NE-HCD-HPA-16-01 FROM:Marco Ramunno,Director of Planning &Development Services DATE:April 11,2016 THAT Report No.HAC16-003 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 construction of a 52m2 accessory structure as per submitted plans;and THAT the demolition of the existing detached garage 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-16-01 regarding a proposed demolition of an existing accessory structure and the construction of a new accessory structure located at 20 Catherine Avenue,designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Northeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District. BACKGROUND The owners of the property located at 20 Catherine Avenue (also known as “The Phillips House”)submitted Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-16-01 on March 18,2016. The existing house located at 20 Catherine Avenue (known as “The Phillips House”) was built circa 1885 by Daniel A.Phillips.The house can be described as a two and a half storey,Ell-shaped House High Victorian Style with a gable roof. The owners propose to demolish an existing accessory structure on the subject lands and replace with a proposed 52m2 accessory structure to serve as a garage. 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, Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Item 1 Page -1 -7 - April 11,2016 -2 -Report No.HAC16-003 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 March 21 2016. Council has 90 days to respond to the Application or else the Application is automatically approved. COMMENTS On March 21 2016,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.Sketches and location of the proposed addition were provided by the owner are shown in Attachment 4. Existing Accessory Structure The existing accessory structure can be described as a 1 storey wood structure with a gable roof.The garage measures approximately 28.5m2 in area. Upon review of the Fire Insurance Maps prepared in 1904,revised in 1927,the subject lands contain the existing 2 ½storey house and a 2 storey accessory structure with a 1 storey addition.Other accessory structures along the north side of Catherine Avenue are indicated as “Auto”yet the accessory structure on the subject lands does not include this description.Upon review of the location of the accessory structure as shown in the fire insurance map,the location of the accessory structure does not appear to match as shown in Figure 1 on the following page. Further review was undertaken on the 1960 Fire Insurance map.This map displays a one storey accessory structure on 20 Catherine Avenue.The location of the one storey structure appears to no longer match the location of a neighbouring accessory structure which was located next door at 16 Catherine Avenue as shown in Figure 2 on the following page. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Item 1 Page -2 -8 - April 11,2016 -3 -Report No.HAC16-003 Figure 1:A two storey accessory structure with a one storey addition is shown on the 1904 (revised in 1927)Fire Insurance Map.20 Catherine Avenue is the third property from Yonge Street (left). Figure 2:A one storey accessory structure is shown on the 1960 Fire Insurance Map.Note that the structure has moved infront of the accessory structure at 16 Catherine Avenue. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Item 1 Page -3 -9 - April 11,2016 -4 -Report No.HAC16-003 Upon review of York Maps aerial photography of the Town of Aurora,the accessory structure appears to match its current shape and size by 1970. Therefore,there is evidence to suggest that the existing accessory structure is not the original accessory structure as shown in the 1927 Fire Insurance Map.The rear portion of the accessory structure identified as the ‘existing attached shed’was likely constructed between 1927 and 1960.The front portion of the accessory structure identified as the ‘existing garage’was constructed between 1960 and 1970. Proposed Accessory Structure Policy 9.1.2.6 of the Plan speaks of Accessory Structures and states that “Since the district was always relatively urban in character,rear-yard garages and outbuildings are generally reflective of this in terms of overall design and are relatively modest in terms of scale and height”.The proposed accessory structure features a front gable roof with a window above the garage door as shown on Attachment 4.The proposed structure measures a height of 4.5 metres from grade to the tip of the roof.It is recommended that the owner consider two separate garage doors versus a single door.The proposed work is in agreement with this policy as the proposed accessory structure is meets the height requirements and design characteristics of the District Plan. Policy 9.1.2.1 of the Plan speaks to traditional spacing and driveway placement within the District.It is a guideline of the District Plan to “preserve traditional spacing of buildings,new garages for new or existing houses shall be separate rear or flankage outbuildings”.The proposed accessory structure is setback approximately twelve (12) metres north of the historical main building.The proposed work is in agreement with this policy as the proposed accessory structure is located at the rear and to the side of the historic building. Section 9.8.1 of the Plan identifies appropriate materials to be used for additions within the District .The applicant is proposing board and batten siding on the building addition. The owners propose that the colour and materials will closely mimic the existing accessory structure.The proposed material is considered to be appropriate within the District. 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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BACKGROUND On December 14 2015,a Request to Remove a Property from the Registrar of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest was reviewed by the Heritage Advisory Committee. The following recommendation was provided by the Heritage Advisory Committee: 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 THAT the property be re-evaluated by the Committee’s Heritage Evaluation Working Group pending receipt of further historical background. On January 26,2016 the recommendation was adopted by Council. After additional review from the Town Curator,there is no new historical information to be provided for 101 Tyler Street.The owner has submitted conceptual elevation drawings for the proposed structure to the Heritage Advisory Committee for review. ATTACHMENTS 1)Heritage Advisory Committee Report-HAC15-015 2)Proposed Elevation Drawings 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 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Item 2 Page -1 -20 - Attachment #1 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Item 2 Page -2 -21 - Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Item 2 Page -3 -22 - Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Item 2 Page -4 -23 - Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Item 2 Page -5 -24 - Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Item 2 Page -6 -25 - (HAC15-015) Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Item 2 Page -7 -26 - (HAC15-015) Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Item 2 Page -8 -27 - Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Item 2 Page -9 -28 - (HAC15-015) Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Item 2 Page -10 -29 - (HAC15-015) Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Item 2 Page -11 -30 - Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Item 2 Page -12 -31 - Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Item 2 Page -13 -32 - Attachment #2 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Item 2 Page -14 -33 - MEMORANDUM DATE:April 11,2016 TO:Heritage Advisory Committee FROM:Jeff Healey,Planner CC:Marco Ramunno,Director of Planning and Development Services RE:Approval of Wood Plaque Application 7 Kennedy Street West RECOMMENDATIONS THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee receive the memorandum for information. BACKGROUND On March 8,2016,the owners of the property located at 7 Kennedy Street West submitted an Application to receive a Wooden Plaque. As per By-law 5365-11 being a By-law to delegate certain assigned Council authority under the Ontario Heritage Act to staff whereby,“The Manager is authorized to approve the application for,and order the creation of,interpretive wood plaques for heritage properties as part of the Heritage Advisory Committee education initiative.” As such,the Director of Planning and Development Services has processed and approved the Application for a Wood Plaque at 7 Kennedy Street West. The property located at 7 Kennedy Street West is a Listed (non-designated)property on the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.The Register describes the property as being constructed in 1914,built in the Foursquare architectural style (Attachment 1). According to research conducted by Jacqueline Stuart (Attachment 2),the property located at 7 Kennedy Street West was constructed by Benjamin Stephenson.The subject property was sold to Janet Rodgers in 1915.Ms.Rogers was the widow of a King Township farmer,Henry Rodgers. By 1921,Ms.Rodgers was living in the house with a boarder,Thomas Cairns and his niece Marjorie Cairns.Thomas Cairns was a farm manager for the Rodger’s farm from at least 1891 to 1911.When Mrs.Rodgers passed in 1926,the house was sold to Thomas Cairns,who continued to live in the house until his death in 1942. 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 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Item 3 Page -1 -34 - April 11,2016 -2-7 Kennedy Street West The house changed ownership in 1943 to the Davis family.The house was purchased by Frederick Davis,for his son Joseph Thomas Ellwood Davis (known as Ellwood Davis).The Davis family operated a garage on the east side of Yonge Street,south of Mosley since the early 1920’s.Ellwood Davis was elected to Council in 1945,where he served for two years.Ellwood Davis continued to live in the house until his death in 1986.The Davis family would continue to reside in the house until 1991. Due to the significance of the length of ownership/occupancy by Ellwood Davis and the Davis family,the Wooden Plaque will read as follows: THE ELLWOOD DAVIS HOUSE 1914 HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1 –Property Page,7 Kennedy Street West Attachment 2 –Some Brief Notes by Jaqueline Stuart,dated March 2016 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Item 3 Page -2 -35 - Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Item 3 Page -3 -36 - Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Item 3 Page -4 -37 - Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Item 3 Page -5 -38 - Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Item 3 Page -6 -39 - Page 1 of 1 7.ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Item 1 (with the exception of sub-items 1,4,8,9,10,11,and 17)was identified as an item not requiring separate discussion. Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Kim 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 March 1,2016 THAT the General Committee meeting report of March 1,2016,be received and the following recommendations carried by the Committee be approved: (14)Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 8,2016 THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 8,2016, be received for information. CARRIED EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY,MARCH 8,2016 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday,April 11,2016 Item 4 Page -1 -40 -