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MINUTES - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20170717 Town of Aurora Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Date: Monday, July 17, 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 7:10 p.m.), Bob McRoberts (Honorary Member), and Martin Paivio Member(s) Absent: John Kazilis 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 p.m. 1. Approval of the Agenda Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Barry Bridgeford That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following addition, be approved: • Delegation (b) Andrew and Marina Tadrouss, Owners of 46 Tyler Street; Re: Item 3 – HAC17-017 – Proposed Addition – Sunroom and Garage – to a Listed Heritage Property, 46 Tyler Street Carried 2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, July 17, 2017 Page 2 of 7 3. Receipt of the Minutes Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2017 Moved by Neil Asselin Seconded by Martin Paivio That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 12, 2017, be received for information. Carried 4. Delegations (a) Matthew and Tracey Kinsella, Owners of 23 Mosley Street Re: 23 Mosley Street Renovation Mr. and Mrs. Kinsella presented new elevation drawings and provided an explanation regarding the revised plan, grade issues, and construction of the revised roof line. The Owners responded to questions from the Committee. Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by Neil Asselin That the comments of the delegation be received for information. Carried (b) Andrew and Marina Tadrouss, Owners of 46 Tyler Street Re: Item 3 – HAC17-017 – Proposed Addition – Sunroom and Garage – to a Listed Heritage Property, 46 Tyler Street Mr. and Mrs. Tadrouss provided background information and a brief overview of the application, and responded to questions from the Committee. Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Martin Paivio That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 3. Carried Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, July 17, 2017 Page 3 of 7 (c) Patrick O’Mahony, Contractor, on behalf of the Owner Re: Item 2 – HAC17-016 – Heritage Permit Application, 64 Catherine Avenue, File: NE-HCD-HPA-17-12 The Committee consented on a two-thirds vote to allow the addition of Delegation (c). Mr. O’Mahony provided a brief overview of the application and responded to questions from the Committee. Moved by Neil Asselin Seconded by Barry Bridgeford That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 2. Carried 5. Matters for Consideration 1. HAC17-012 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest 34, 38, 42 and 46 George Street Staff provided a brief overview of the previous discussions on this item at the June 12, 2017 meeting, and reviewed the process for delisting the subject properties. The Committee noted that the demolition proposals have not yet been submitted for the subject properties. Motion to defer Moved by Neil Asselin Seconded by Councillor Thom That Report No. HAC17-012 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, 34, 38, 42 and 46 George Street, be deferred until complete demolition permit applications have been received. Motion to defer Carried Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, July 17, 2017 Page 4 of 7 2. HAC17-016 – Heritage Permit Application 64 Catherine Avenue, File: NE-HCD-HPA-17-12 The Committee consented to consider Item 2 prior to Item 1. Staff provided background to the application and a brief overview of the proposed construction. Staff agreed to ensure that the final drawings include the missing details respecting the second-floor windowed room and gable. The Committee suggested that the exterior finish of the proposed field stone chimney at the western end of the addition instead be finished with red brick to match the two existing brick chimneys. Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by James Hoyes 1. That Report No. HAC17-016 be received; and 2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: (a) That Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-17-12 be approved to permit the construction of a 44.5 m2 rear addition; and (b) That the doorway on the proposed addition facing Catherine Avenue be amended to include less glazing; and (c) That the existing façade of the house not be changed. Carried as amended 3. HAC17-017 – Proposed Addition – Sunroom and Garage – to a Listed Heritage Property, 46 Tyler Street The Committee consented to consider Item 3 following Item 2. Staff provided a brief overview of the application, including a review of the Design Review Panel comments. The Committee discussed various aspects of the proposal including concerns regarding the metal panelling, dark colour and tone of the addition, the exterior transition from deck to garage, and garage door style. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, July 17, 2017 Page 5 of 7 Moved by Barry Bridgeford Seconded by Martin Paivio 1. That Report No. HAC17-017 be received; and 2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: (a) That staff be directed to continue working with the owner on the type of materials, colour, and architecture to be more reflective of the heritage period and existing structure. Carried 6. Informational Items 4. HAC17-018 – Wood Plaque Application, 41 Kennedy Street West The Committee consented to consider Item 4 following Item 3 and prior to Item 1. Staff provided a brief history of the property and noted that the current owners have requested a new plaque with an alternative name to replace the previously installed wood plaque. The Committee discussed options and requested further information regarding local municipal practices respecting heritage plaques. Motion to refer Moved by Barry Bridgeford Seconded by Martin Paivio That Report No. HAC17-018 be referred to staff for further information on a heritage plaque policy and report back at the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting of September 11, 2017. Motion to refer Carried 7. New Business The Committee inquired about whether proposed renovations of non-designated listed properties could be considered by the Heritage Advisory Committee. Staff advised that the required two-week turnaround period would preclude this process. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, July 17, 2017 Page 6 of 7 The Committee discussed Council’s deferral of the Tree Removal Permit Application respecting 81 Catherine Avenue, which had been considered by the Heritage Advisory Committee at its June 12, 2017 meeting. The Committee and staff discussed the heritage permit application process, and staff agreed that future applications would require additional detailed information. The Committee requested that large-scale drawings be available for review at meetings and that any revised plans be submitted in advance to allow time for Committee review. The Committee suggested that staff take steps toward designation of the former De La Salle College and Monk’s Walk in the Yonge Street and Bloomington Road West area. Staff advised that, as there is an active planning application involving the former De La Salle College, further discussion regarding the heritage status of this building would be required at a future meeting. New Business Motion No. 1 Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by Martin Paivio 1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: (a) That staff be directed to take steps toward designation of Monk’s Walk. Carried The Committee inquired about a pending list for outstanding Heritage Advisory Committee issues, and staff agreed to provide the pending list at a future meeting. The Committee and staff discussed aspects of the Town’s heritage resource area, site plan control, Sign By-law, Aurora Promenade guidelines, and the heritage conservation district process. New Business Motion No. 2 Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Martin Paivio 1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: (a) That staff be directed to research the steps for Part IV and Part V designation of various properties along the Yonge Street downtown core and report back to the Heritage Advisory Committee. Carried Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, July 17, 2017 Page 7 of 7 8. Adjournment Moved by James Hoyes Seconded by Councillor Thom That the meeting be adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Carried Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless otherwise adopted by Council.