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MINUTES - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20170911 Town of Aurora Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Date: Monday, September 11, 2017 Time and Location: 7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall Committee Members: Councillor Wendy Gaertner (Chair), Councillor Jeff Thom (Vice Chair), Neil Asselin, Barry Bridgeford, James Hoyes (arrived 7:12 p.m.), John Kazilis, Bob McRoberts (Honorary Member), and Martin Paivio Member(s) Absent: None Other Attendees: Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Building Services, Jeff Healey, Planner, and Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Secretary The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 1. Approval of the Agenda Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Barry Bridgeford That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. Carried 2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. 3. Receipt of the Minutes Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of July 17, 2017 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, September 11, 2017 Page 2 of 5 Moved by Neil Asselin Seconded by John Kazilis That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of July 17, 2017, be received for information. Carried 4. Delegations None 5. Matters for Consideration None 6. Informational Items 1. HAC17-019 – Heritage Conservation District Designation Process Staff provided a brief overview of the report and general process to implement a Heritage Conservation District as prescribed in the Ontario Heritage Act, and noted that an Ontario Heritage Tool Kit is available online. The Committee discussed various aspects and options of the designation process, and staff suggested that an inventory of listed, designated, and other significant properties, including background information, could be provided for the Committee’s review. The Committee inquired about tax incentives and staff provided information regarding the Community Improvement Plan program in place along the Aurora Promenade, which is currently relevant to designated heritage properties within the Aurora Promenade. Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Neil Asselin 1. That Report No. HAC17-019 be received; and 2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, September 11, 2017 Page 3 of 5 (a) That staff provide an information report regarding listed, designated, and potentially historic properties on Yonge Street between Wellington Street and Kennedy Street. Carried as amended 2. HAC17-021 – Wood Plaque Applications, 41 Kennedy Street West, 56 Spruce Street and 83 Temperance Street Staff provided a brief overview of the report and distributed copies of the Wood Plaque Program Guide to the Committee. The Committee discussed various aspects of the plaques including material, finish and lettering, and made suggestions regarding the significance criteria and wording of the proposed plaques for the subject properties. Moved by Martin Paivio Seconded by Bob McRoberts 1. That Report No. HAC17-021 be received for information. Carried 3. Heritage Advisory Committee Pending List Staff provided a brief overview of items on the Pending List and it was agreed that the Pending List would be included on a Committee meeting agenda upon any update. The Committee commented on the unique architecture of the Baldwin’s property on Wellington Street East and staff reviewed the criteria for designation. The Committee inquired about the potential impact of the Metrolinx GO Transit rail expansion project on properties and streetscape in the Wellington Street East area, and staff provided an update. Moved by Neil Asselin Seconded by Martin Paivio 1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee Pending List be received for information. Carried Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, September 11, 2017 Page 4 of 5 4. Extracts from Council Meeting of July 11, 2017 Re: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 8, and June 12, 2017 Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Thom 1. That the Extracts from Council Meeting of July 11, 2017, regarding the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May 8 and June 12, 2017, be received for information. Carried 5. Extract from Council Meeting of July 11, 2017 Re: Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-06 Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Thom 1. That the Extract from the Council Meeting of July 11, 2017, regarding Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-06, be received for information. Carried 6. Extract from Council Meeting of July 11, 2017 Re: Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-07 Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Thom 1. That the Extract from the Council Meeting of July 11, 2017, regarding Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-07, be received for information. Carried 7. New Business The Committee inquired about the archaeological excavation at the Aurora United Church site, and staff provided an update. The Committee inquired about the former Collis Leather factory site at 45 Tyler Street, and staff agreed to investigate and provide an update. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, September 11, 2017 Page 5 of 5 The Committee inquired about the status of the Brookland Avenue culvert and road reconstruction work, and staff provided an update. The Committee inquired about the site construction at 32 Wellington Street East, and staff agreed to bring forward the plans for information at a future meeting. The Committee inquired about the reconstruction and lot coverage at 32 Wells Street, and staff agreed to investigate and provide an update. The Committee inquired about business signage on a Mosley Street residential property, and staff agreed to investigate the matter. The Committee inquired about the tree pruning status at 81 Catherine Avenue, and staff agreed to investigate the matter. The Committee inquired about the status of the light armoured vehicle (LAV) memorial to be installed in Aurora’s War Memorial Peace Park, and staff agreed to follow up on the matter. 8. Adjournment Moved by James Hoyes Seconded by Martin Paivio That the meeting be adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Carried Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless otherwise adopted by Council.