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MINUTES - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20171211 Town of Aurora Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Date: Monday, December 11, 2017 Time and Location: 7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall Committee Members: Councillor Wendy Gaertner (Chair), Neil Asselin, Barry Bridgeford, James Hoyes, John Kazilis, and Bob McRoberts (Honorary Member) Members Absent: Councillor Jeff Thom (Vice Chair), Martin Paivio and Ken Turriff Other Attendees: Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Building Services, Jeff Healey, Planner, Anthony Ierullo, Manager, Long Range and Strategy, and Michael de Rond, Town Clerk The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. 1. Approval of the Agenda Moved by Neil Asselin Seconded by Bob McRoberts That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following additions, be approved: • Delegation (a) Jim Burkitt, GOW Hastings Architects; Re: Item 1 – HAC17-028 – Request for Feedback, Restoration of the Aurora Armoury, 89 Mosley Street • Item 4 – Additional Information to Item 1 – HAC17-028 – Request for Feedback, Restoration of the Aurora Armoury, 89 Mosley Street; Re: Correspondence from ERA Architects Inc. dated December 8, 2017 Carried Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, December 11, 2017 Page 2 of 5 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 November 13, 2017 Moved by Neil Asselin Seconded by Barry Bridgeford That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of November 13, 2017, be received; and That the recommendation clauses 2. (b) and (d) of Item 1, HAC17-024 be removed. Carried as amended 4. Delegations (a) Jim Burkitt, GOW Hastings Architects Re: Item 1 – HAC17-028 – Request for Feedback, Restoration of the Aurora Armoury, 89 Mosley Street The Committee consented to consider Item 2 prior to Delegation (a). Mr. Burkitt provided an overview of the history of the building, the proposed design of the renovations, and responded to questions. The Committee inquired about the post-secondary partnership with Niagara College, and staff provided clarifications. The Committee further discussed the proposed structural changes and the available space for community engagement at the Armoury post the renovations. Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by Barry Bridgeford That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 1. Carried Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, December 11, 2017 Page 3 of 5 5. Matters for Consideration 1. HAC17-028 – Request for Feedback, Restoration of the Aurora Armoury, 89 Mosley Street The Committee discussed various aspects of the heritage attributes associated with the Aurora Armoury. The Committee continued with various questions to staff and the architect. Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by Neil Asselin 1. That Report No. HAC17-028 be received; and 2. That the discussion and comments of the Committee regarding the proposed alterations to the Aurora Armoury be referred to staff for consideration and action as appropriate. Carried 6. Informational Items 2. HAC17-027 – Yonge Street Building Inventory Item 2 was considered prior to Delegation (a). Staff provided background and a brief overview of the report. The Committee had brief discussions regarding various aspects of the historical significance of the properties, architectural monuments, and a possibility of conducting a walking tour of the heritage area on Yonge Street. The Committee consented to defer the report to the next Heritage Advisory Committee meeting of February 12 for further discussion and input from absent Committee members. Motion to defer Moved by James Hoyes Seconded by John Kazilis 1. That Report No. HAC17-027 be deferred to the next Heritage Advisory Committee meeting of February 12, 2018. Motion to defer Carried Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, December 11, 2017 Page 4 of 5 3. Extract from Council Meeting of November 14, 2017 Re: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2017, and Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-10 Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by John Kazilis 1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of November 14, 2017, regarding the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of October 16, 2017, and Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-10, be received for information. Carried 4. HAC17-028 – Additional Information to Item 1 – HAC17 -028 – Request for Feedback, Restoration of the Aurora Armoury, 89 Mosley Street; Re: Correspondence from ERA Architects Inc. dated December 8, 2017 Staff provided a brief overview of the additional information. Further to previous discussion regarding the Armoury, the Committee discussed various aspects of the proposed renovations including exterior finish materials, proposed door openings to Larmont Street and the Town Park, and the commemoration of the Armoury’s military past. Moved by James Hoyes Seconded by Bob McRoberts 1. That Report No. HAC17-028 be received for information. Carried 7. New Business The Committee expressed concerns regarding the ongoing construction at 29 Mark Street, and staff provided clarifications. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, December 11, 2017 Page 5 of 5 8. Adjournment Moved by Neil Asselin Seconded by James Hoyes That the meeting be adjourned at 9:37 p.m. Carried Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless otherwise adopted by Council.