AGENDA - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20150817HERITAGE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY,AUGUST 17,2015
7:30 P.M.
HOLLAND ROOM
AURORA TOWN HALL
PUBLIC RELEASE
August 13,2015
TOWN OF AURORA
HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
DATE:Monday,August 17,2015
TIME AND LOCATION:7:30 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 July 13,2015 pg.1
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of July 13,2015,be
received for information.
4.DELEGATIONS
(a)Peter Kakridonis,Owner of 103 Hillview Road pg.9
Re:Item 1 –Report No.HAC15-008 –Request to Remove a Property
from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value
or Interest,103 Hillview Road
(b)Gary Templeton,representing Owner of 32 Wellington Street East pg.10
Re:Item 2 –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
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5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1.HAC15-008 –Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora pg.11
Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest,103 Hillview Road
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Report No.HAC15-008 be received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
THAT the property located at 103 Hillview Road be removed from the
Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest;
and
THAT the proposed elevations are subject to approval of Planning
Staff.
2.HAC15-007 –32 Wellington Street East,Final Disposition of the pg.29
“David W.Doan House”Designated under Part IV
of the Ontario Heritage Act
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Report No.HAC15-007 be received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
THAT should the Heritage Advisory Committee support the
reconstruction of the David W.Doan House,that the recommended
conditions set out by staff be included.
6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
7.NEW BUSINESS
8.ADJOURNMENT
TOWN OF AURORA
HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Date:Monday,July 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,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 Martin Paivio
Seconded by Bob McRoberts
THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services,with the
following addition,be approved:
Delegation (b)Steve and Sandra Sinclair,property owners
Re:Item 2 –HAC15-005 –Request to remove a Property from the Aurora
Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest,98 Mosley
Street
CARRIED
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3.RECEIPT OF THE MINUTES
Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 13,2015
Moved by Kathy Constable
Seconded by Barry Bridgeford
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 13,2015,be
received for information.
CARRIED
4.DELEGATIONS
(a)Greg Raspin,representing owner of 12 Ransom Street
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
Mr.Raspin presented a brief overview of the request and provided information
and history regarding the subject property.
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Kathy Constable
THAT the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 1.
CARRIED
(b)Steve and Sandra Sinclair,property owners
Re:Item 2 –Report No.HAC15-005 –Request to Remove a Property
from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest,98 Mosley Street
Mr.and Mrs.Sinclair provided information and history regarding their
property,and stated that the house required replacement of the roof,
foundation,and electrical,heating,and plumbing systems.Mr.Sinclair
indicated that they would like to build a basement as a part of their
reconstruction.
Moved by Martin Paivio
Seconded by Carol Gravelle
THAT the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 2.
CARRIED
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5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1.HAC15-002 –Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of
Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest,12 Ransom
Street
Staff presented a brief overview of the request and provided information and
history regarding the subject property.Staff 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 proposes a
two-storey building with a two-door garage.
The Committee expressed support of the request and inquired about the
proposed lot coverage and height restrictions.Staff stated that the proposed
lot coverage is 35%and the height restriction is 10 metres in accordance with
the Zoning By-law.Staff further noted that the structure would be set back to
be less imposing.
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Martin Paivio
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.
CARRIED
2.HAC15-005 –Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of
Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest,98 Mosley
Street
The Committee inquired about the additional height as a result of the
proposed raised basement.Staff indicated that the proposed dwelling meets
the maximum height of ten metres.The Committee also inquired whether staff
considered the evaluations of the reports created from 1981 within their
current process of evaluations,and inquired about the Canadian Inventory of
Historic Buildings.Staff stated that the report from 1981 is kept as a historic
record and is not used in the current process of evaluation as the criteria has
changed.Staff further noted that they would follow up with John McIntyre or
Jacqueline Stuart regarding the Canadian Inventory of Historic Buildings.
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Moved by Carol Gravelle
Seconded by Martin Paivio
THAT Report No.HAC15-005 be received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
THAT the property located at 98 Mosley Street be removed from the
Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest;and
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.
CARRIED
6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
3.HAC15-003 –Distinction between Designated and Listed Properties
within the Town of Aurora
Staff reviewed the distinction between designated and listed properties and
explained that designated properties fall under two parts;“Part IV”or “Part V”.
Part IV indicates that the structure is specifically designated for its unique
architectural design or was in possession of a recognized resident.Part V
applies to a neighbourhood that possesses a unique character identity that
should be preserved.
The Committee inquired if the Town maintains information about heritage
properties in hard copy form and if reports and resources about each property
are still available online.Staff stated that the Aurora Register of Properties of
Cultural Heritage Value or Interest lists designated properties on the Town’s
website.Staff further noted that complete detailed files are no longer available
on the website,however interested persons may view these files at the
Planning and Development department.
The Committee inquired whether every house within a declared Heritage
District is automatically designated or listed under the Aurora Register.Staff
indicated that only specific properties that meet the criteria are designated or
listed.
Main motion
Moved by Martin Paivio
Seconded by Carol Gravelle
THAT Report No.HAC15-003 be received for information.
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Amendment
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Barry Bridgeford
THAT the following clause be added to the main motion:
“THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to staff:
THAT it be noted on the Town’s website that detailed information
regarding properties listed on the Aurora Register of Properties of
Cultural Heritage Value or Interest,is available in hard copy and
may be accessed at the Planning and Development Services
department.”
Main motion as amended
Moved by Martin Paivio
Seconded by Carol Gravelle
THAT Report No.HAC15-003 be received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to staff:
THAT it be noted on the Town’s website that detailed information
regarding properties listed on the Aurora Register of Properties of
Cultural Heritage Value or Interest,is available in hard copy and
may be accessed at the Planning and Development Services
department.
CARRIED
4.Memorandum from Planner
Re:81 Catherine Avenue,Heritage Review
Staff provided a brief history of the property and stated that the permit
application to allow the property to be demolished was approved by the
Heritage Advisory Committee in 2013,and the proposal for a new design of
the property was approved by staff in 2014,as the Committee was not
populated at this time due to Elections.Staff further noted that this two-storey
building occupies a two door garage that is recessed from the main façade,
and complies with the Heritage Conservation District Plan guidelines.
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The Committee expressed concerns regarding the approved design as many
of the houses on Catherine Avenue have a single detached garage.The
Committee suggested that during Election years,consideration should be
given to having members carried over between terms to ensure comments
are provided regarding the suitability of proposed designs within a heritage
neighbourhood.
Moved by Kathy Constable
Seconded by Martin Paivio
THAT the memorandum regarding 81 Catherine Avenue,Heritage Review be
received for information.
CARRIED
5.Extract from Council Meeting of April 28,2015
Re:Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 13,2015
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Kathy Constable
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.
CARRIED
6.HAC15-006 –Heritage Permits Approved Under Delegated Authority
Staff presented an overview of two heritage permits for 65 Wellington Street
East and 77 Centre Street,which were approved under delegated authority.
The property located at 65 Wellington Street East submitted an application to
remove an access point and mud room to allow a new access point and deck
at the rear of building.The property at 77 Centre Street submitted an
application to allow the removal of a small wooden addition and construction
of a rear addition with vinyl siding that would continue to the wrap around
porch.
The Committee inquired if a tenant was moving into the property located at 65
Wellington Street East,and expressed concerns about compliance with the
fire code.Staff stated that the owner of 65 Wellington Street East currently
runs a business on the first storey of the building and resides in the second
storey.Staff indicated that a building permit has not been issued and that
concerns regarding compliance to the fire code would be raised at that time.
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The Committee inquired if there was a delay in the process of issuing building
permits to property owners as a result of a cancelled Committee meeting.
Staff indicated that minor changes that did not alter the front façade of the
property would typically be approved by staff under delegated authority,and if
the matter was significant it would be postponed until the next available
Committee meeting.
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT Report No.HAC15-006 be received for information.
CARRIED
7.NEW BUSINESS
The Committee inquired about the Town’s interest in promoting heritage through
online resources such as the University of Waterloo’s Heritage Resource Centre
specifically on their “Building Stories”website,which is an interactive inventory and
mobile application that identifies important community heritage assets.The
Committee further suggested that the Town identify plaque properties of high
significance and obtain owner participation in order to add them to the website
inventory.Staff stated that they would report back regarding the promotion of
Aurora heritage properties on external online resources,and indicated that there is
a plaque program in place.
The Committee inquired about meetings in the summer months.Staff indicated
that the Committee does not meet in the summer months,unless there is a
significant time sensitive matter.
Staff extended a reminder regarding Doors Open which would be held on August
15,2015,from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.,and that there would be a Doors Open meeting
on July 29,2015,from 6 p.m.to 8 p.m.in the Holland Room at Town Hall for
interested volunteers and those involved with the 16 sites.Staff further noted that
the Auroran newspaper has been provided with five articles leading up to Doors
Open to promote the event.
The Chair extended a reminder to members regarding the procedures and
protocols of the Committee following delegations.
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8.ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Kathy Constable
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:55 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:Heritage Advisory Committee
August 17,2015
SUBJECT:32 Wellington Street East
NAME OF SPOKESPERSON:Gary Templeton (Templeton Planning Ltd.)
NAME OF GROUP OR PERSON(S)BEING REPRESENTED (if applicable):
2101154 Ontario Inc.(owner of 32 Wellington Street East)
BRIEF SUMMARY OF ISSUE OR PURPOSE OF DELEGATION:
To request support for the demolition of the south-facing elevation remainder of building and the
replacement of it with new construction due to poor structural condition as concluded during a
structural engineering investigation.
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?Planning Dept.staff DATE:Since late July 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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TOWN OF AURORA
HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT No.HAC15-008
SUBJECT:Request to Remove a Property from the
Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
103 Hillview Road
FROM:Marco Ramunno,Director of Planning &Development Services
DATE:August 17,2015
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT Report HAC15-008 be received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
THAT the property located at 103 Hillview Road be removed from the Aurora
Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest;and
THAT the proposed elevations are subject to approval of Planning Staff.
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 103 Hillview Road
from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.
BACKGROUND
The owner of the property located at 103 Hillview Road submitted an Application to
request that the subject property be removed from the Aurora Register of Properties of
Cultural Heritage Value or Interest on June 22nd,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
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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 Hillview Road located approximately
110 metres west of George 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 2 storey Foursquare House Period Revival.The building was
constructed c.1914,the builder of the structure was J.B Spurr.A brief history and land
ownership records for the property can be found in Attachment 5.The subject property
is located within the Heritage Resources Area boundary.
The front façade displays a gambrel roof with two centred double-hung widows.The
building displays a pedimented front porch,supported by five columns.The front façade
displays two double-hung windows on the first floor.The siding of the main building
features an assortment of vynil,stucco and wood clapboard siding,the original siding
may have been either removed or covered.An accessory garage is also located in the
rear yard;the construction date of the garage is unknown.
The Evaluation Working Group met to perform an objective evaluation of the subject
property on Thursday August 6,2015 (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 associative value,rated 48/100.Design/physical value for
the building was rated 30/100.The contextual value for the building was rated 29/100.
Hillview Road encompasses a total of thirty five (35)properties,three (3)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 are in a Foursquare
House style.80 George Street,also known as the Benjamin Willis House located at the
northwest corner of Hillview Road and George Street is designed in an Ell-shaped
house architectural style.
The remaining single detached dwellings located on Hillview Road are not of historical
interest to the Town,most of which date between approximately 1950 to present day.
These homes reflect a variety of brick,stucco and stone construction and display
attached garages on front elevations.
Staff will work with the applicant,if possible,to preserve the trees on site.
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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.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.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.
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.HAC15-008
and recommend to Council that the property located at 103 Hillview Road be removed
from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.
It is recommended that the proposed elevations are subject to approval of Planning
Staff to be sympathetic with the heritage character of the area.
As such,it is recommended that the property be removed from the Register of
Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.
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HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT No.HAC15-007
SUBJECT:32 Wellington Street East,Final Disposition of the “David W.Doan
House”Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
FROM:Marco Ramunno,Director of Planning &Development Services
DATE:August 17,2015
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT Report HAC15-007 be received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
THAT should the Heritage Advisory Committee support the reconstruction of the
David W.Doan House,that the recommended conditions set out by staff be
included.
PURPOSE OF THE REPORT
The purpose of this report is to seek the Heritage Advisory Committee’s feedback on
the proposed reconstruction of the designated heritage structure under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act located at 32 Wellington Street East,the “David W.Doan House”.
BACKGROUND
On May 13,2013,the following motion was approved by the Heritage Advisory
Committee for 32 Wellington Street East:
THAT report HAC13-012 be received;and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
THAT Heritage Permit Application (IV-HPA-13-02)to permit the alterations of the
existing 2 storey dwelling known as the David W.Doan House,designated under
Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be approved;and
THAT designation By-law No.4948-07.R for the subject property be amended to
remove the historic rear wing and edit the description of the painted brick;and
THAT tests be conducted by restoration specialists to ensure that suggested
cleaning and paint removal methods for the purpose of repairing the brick take
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place,having respect for the Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines (2010)for
the preservation of brick and masonry;and
THAT should testing conclude that proposed cleaning and paint removal
methods for the purpose of repairing the brick be found to cause irreparable
damage,that a new method or treatment is required and shall be subject to
approval through the Heritage Permit Application process.
On June 10,2013,further information was provided to the Heritage Advisory Committee
to provide further investigation on the potential impact of the proposed development on
the subject site on Centre Street and properties within the Northeast Old Aurora
Heritage Conservation District.
On August 5,2015 a request was received by the Owner of 32 Wellington Street East
for an Emergency Meeting citing concerns with regards to the structural stability of the
remaining designated structure.
Council has ninety (90)days after the Notice of Receipt is served on the applicant to
issue Notice of Council decision,(unless the time is extended in writing between Town
Council and the applicant)that being on July 14,2013.
Section 33(1)of the Ontario Heritage Act,states that,
No owner of property designated under section 29 shall alter the property or permit
the alteration of the property if the alteration is likely to affect the property’s
heritage attributes,as set out in the description of the property’s heritage attributes
that was required to be served and registered under subsection 29 (6)or (14),as
the case may be,unless the owner applies to the council of the municipality in
which the property is situate and receives consent in writing to the alteration.
COMMENTS
The property is located on the north side of Wellington Street East,with a through lot
backing onto Centre Street.The back of the lot is vacant,and included in the Northeast
Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District.A Site Plan Application and Zoning By-law
Amendment have been approved by Council for the subject lands.The approved project
comprises of a 3 storey building with 24 residential units and a commercial office.
Summary Statement of Significance
According to the Heritage Designation Brief (2007),the David W.Doan House is a
prominent Aurora home from the 1870s period that was lived in for most of its history by
a series of prominent Aurorans.Architecturally,the Doan House is a good example of
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Ontario Vernacular architecture,unique in Aurora,embodying elements of a number of
architectural styles.The Georgian Period is represented by the buildings massive,
square form and its symmetry.Remaining Regency features are the hipped roof,square
form and French doors,with their recessed shutters in the reveals.The Italianate style
adds the segmentally-headed openings and wide eaves.The Classical Revival style
may be found in the brick keystones and the fluited engaged columns.
The house was built by David Wilson Doan,a well-respected merchant and postmaster
and member of the prominent York County family connected with the village of Sharon,
and the Sharon Temple,a national historic site.The house was his residence for about
a quarter of a century.Two earlier Doan houses in Aurora have disappeared:‘Castle
Doan’,built in the first half of the 19th Century,was demolished in 1982 and ‘Doan Hall’,
built in 1855 was demolished in 1969.Both were homes to Charles Doan,father of
David W.Thus 32 Wellington Street East is a final architectural reminder of an important
family in Aurora.
Additional information regarding the history of the house can be found in the Heritage
Designation Brief attached as attachment #4.
Measures to Date for the David W.Doan House
The owner has undertaken several measures to protect the remaining structure in
anticipation of the proposed development.On December 12 2014,a demolition permit
was issued to demolish the rear portion of the main structure,in accordance with
approvals provided in Heritage Permit IV-HPA-13-02.In spring 2015,the owner
submitted permits for shoring and underpinning of the remaining structure in order to
preserve the remaining front façade.These measures continue to be carried out in the
preservation of the existing structure.
Correspondence with the owners in regards to the structural integrity of the remaining
structure began on July 27 2015.On July 30 2015,the owners consultant submitted a
report tiled 32 Wellington Street East,prepared by Soscia Professional Engineers Inc.,
dated July 29,2015.The report concludes that the existing structure does not meet the
OBC standards for masonry construction.The structural report in its entirety can be
found as attachment #5 to this report.
Staff recommended conditions
The subject lands containing the David W.Doan House are designated under Section
29 of the Ontario Heritage Act by By-Law 4948-07.R.Designation under the Act
requires Owners of designated properties to obtain Council approval before allowing
any alteration that could affect the property’s cultural heritage attributes as set in a
designation by-law (Section 33 “alterations to a property”).Council consent in writing is
required before any alteration/demolition take place.
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Should the Heritage Advisory Committee determine that the remaining structure be
demolished,staff have provided the following conditions:
The Owner agree to a proper reconstruction and restoration plan of the
designated house in conjunction 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;
That the windows,doors,trim,eaves,piers and other remaining designated
heritage elements as shown in By-law 4948-07.R be identified and salvaged to
be used in the reconstruction of the house,and;
That the owner provides a $30,000.00 financial contribution to the Town of
Aurora’s Heritage Reserve Fund.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Heritage conservation supports the Strategic Plan goal of Supporting an Exceptional
Quality of Life for All through its accomplishment in satisfying requirements in the
following key objectives within its goal statement.
Celebrating and Promoting our Culture:Through the retention of heritage resources
in the Town,it will contribute to the ability to Develop a Cultural Master Plan that
includes heritage,music,and art to promote more cohesive and coordinate
cultural services action item.
ALTERNATIVE(S)TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS
1.The Heritage Advisory Committee may suggest changes to the proposed
recommendations and conditions.
2.The Heritage Advisory Committee refuse the request to reconstruct the
remaining structure
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
None.
PREVIOUS REPORTS
Public Planning Report No.PL12-056 –December 19,2013
Heritage Advisory Committee Report No.HAC13-012 –May 13,2013
Heritage Advisory Committee Report No.HAC13-017 –June 10,2013
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