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AGENDA - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20171211 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, December 11, 2017 7 p.m. Holland Room Aurora Town Hall Public Release December 6, 2017 Town of Aurora Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Date: Monday, December 11, 2017 Time and Location: 7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall 1. Approval of the Agenda Recommended: That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. 2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof 3. Receipt of the Minutes Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2017 Recommended: That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of November 13, 2017, be received for information. 4. Delegations 5. Matters for Consideration Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, December 11, 2017 Page 2 of 2 1. HAC17-028 – Request for Feedback Restoration of the Aurora Armoury 89 Mosely Street Recommended: 1. That Report No. HAC17-028 be received; and 2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee provide feedback on the proposed alterations to the Aurora Armoury. 6. Informational Items 2. HAC17-027 – Yonge Street Building Inventory Recommended: 1. That Report No. HAC17-027 be received for information. 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 Recommended: 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. 7. New Business 8. Adjournment Town of Aurora Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Date: Monday, November 13, 2017 Time and Location: 7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall Committee Members: Councillor Wendy Gaertner (Chair), Neil Asselin, Barry Bridgeford, John Kazilis, Bob McRoberts (Honorary Member), Martin Paivio, and Ken Turriff Members Absent: Councillor Jeff Thom (Vice Chair) and James Hoyes 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 Bob McRoberts Seconded by Martin Paivio 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 October 16, 2017 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, December 11, 2017 Minutes Page 1 of 6 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, November 13, 2017 Page 2 of 6 Moved by Neil Asselin Seconded by John Kazilis That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of October 16, 2017, be received for information. Carried 4. Delegations (a) Owen R. Scott, representing Brutto Consulting Re: Item 1 – HAC17 -024 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, 14288 Yonge Street Mr. Scott spoke to aspects of the staff report and recommendations, and stated that the building is a common farmhouse in poor condition with no significant heritage value, which is not rare or unique, has no impact on adjacent properties or significant linkage to its surroundings, and has undergone a number of unsympathetic renovations. Moved by John Kazilis Seconded by Bob McRoberts That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 1. Carried (b) Bowen Sun, representing Jiancheng Zheng, Pingqing Zhang Re: Item 2 – HAC17 -025 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, 86 Temperance Street Mr. Sun provided background to the application and noted the deficiencies of the building respecting the basement, roof, and other elements. Moved by Barry Bridgeford Seconded by Ken Turriff That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 2. Carried Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, December 11, 2017 Minutes Page 2 of 6 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, November 13, 2017 Page 3 of 6 5. Matters for Consideration 1. HAC17 -024 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest 14288 Yonge Street Staff provided a brief overview of the application and clarification regarding the staff recommendations. The Committee and staff discussed various aspects of the application including the proposed demolition and rebuild of the main house, replication, location and maintenance of contextual value, financial contribution to Heritage Reserve Fund, trail system and easements, and heritage commemoration options. Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by John Kazilis 1. That Report No. HAC17-024 be received; and 2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: (a) That the property located at 14288 Yonge Street be removed from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest; and (b) That the portion identified as the “1-½-storey Main House” be reconstructed and modified in accordance with recommendations outlined in the submitted Conservation Plan, together with an addition, all to be located on Lot 11 to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building Services; and (c) That a financial contribution to the Heritage Reserve Fund be provided to the Town; and (d) That an addition to the home be reviewed by the Heritage Advisory Committee in a future meeting; and (e) That the Owner’s heritage consultant submit a photographic report of a controlled demolition of the Cannon Farmhouse to determine the building’s construction date for education purposes; and Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, December 11, 2017 Minutes Page 3 of 6 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, November 13, 2017 Page 4 of 6 (f) That the Cannon Farmhouse name be commemorated by street naming and a plaque within the private condominium road and, where appropriate, along the public trail; and (g) That materials salvaged from the demolished home be used in the commemorative marker/plaque. Carried as amended 2. HAC17-025 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest 86 Temperance Street Staff provided background and a brief overview of the application. The Committee and staff discussed the lot size and zoning of the property. Moved by John Kazilis Seconded by Martin Paivio 1. That Report No. HAC17-025 be received; and 2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: (a) That the property located at 86 Temperance Street be removed from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest upon issuance of a demolition permit for the property; and (b) That future building elevations are subject to approval of Planning staff to ensure the proposed new dwelling will maintain the heritage character of the area; and (c) That the Black Walnut tree located in the southwest corner of the lot be preserved; and (d) That a future Zoning By-law amendment to change the zoning from RA2 to R3 to permit a new, single detached residential dwelling on the subject lands, in keeping with the neighbourhood, be supported by the Heritage Advisory Committee. Carried as amended Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, December 11, 2017 Minutes Page 4 of 6 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, November 13, 2017 Page 5 of 6 6. Informational Items 3. HAC17-026 – Wood Plaque Application 101 Temperance Street Staff provided a brief overview of the application. The Committee and staff discussed the history of the home, and the Committee expressed agreement with the recommended plaque wording. Moved by Martin Paivio Seconded by Barry Bridgeford 1. That Report No. HAC17-026 be received for information. Carried 4. Extract from Council Meeting of October 24, 2017 Re: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2017, and Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-09 Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by John Kazilis 1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of October 24, 2017, regarding the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of September 11, 2017, and Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-09, be received for information. Carried 7. New Business Councillor Gaertner noted that the recommendation from the Heritage Advisory Committee to designate Town Park was recommended by General Committee without comment at its meeting of November 7, 2017, to be further considered by Council on November 14, 2017. The Committee remarked on the various ways, in addition to replication, to commemorate heritage, and suggested that greater diligence be applied to the allowable renovations of heritage properties. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, December 11, 2017 Minutes Page 5 of 6 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, November 13, 2017 Page 6 of 6 The Committee commented on the categories and criteria used by the Evaluation Working Group respecting Item 1. The Chair expressed appreciation to the Evaluation Working Group for all of its efforts in evaluating heritage properties. 8.Adjournment Moved by Ken Turriff Seconded by Martin Paivio That the meeting be adjourned at 9:02 p.m. Carried Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless otherwise adopted by Council. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, December 11, 2017 Minutes Page 6 of 6 Town of Aurora Heritage Advisory Committee Report No.HAC17-028 Subject: Request for Feedback Restoration of the Aurora Armoury 89 Mosley Street Prepared by: Jeff Healey, Planner/ Heritage Planning Department: Planning & Building Services Date: December 11, 2017 Recommendation 1.That Report No. HAC17-028 be received; and 2.That the Heritage Advisory Committee provide feedback on the proposed alterations to the Aurora Armoury Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to provide feedback from the Heritage Advisory Committee regarding a proposed alteration to the Aurora Armoury located at 89 Mosley Street, designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. •The Aurora Armoury was constructed in 1874 to be used by the Queens York Rangers (1st American Regiment) •The proposed alterations will allow the Armoury to be used as a community space in partnership with a Post-Secondary Facility. Background Historical Significance The subject property is located at the south-west corner of Mosley Street and Larmont Street (see Attachment 1). The existing building was designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act in 2014, historically known as the “Aurora Armoury”. The original house was constructed circa 1874 and is considered to be an excellent example of an early purpose-built militia drill sheds immediately prior to Confederation. The Aurora Armoury was the location of the famous “Aurora Speech” by Edward Blake, former Premier of Ontario. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, December 11, 2017 Item 1 Page 1 of 12 December 11, 2017 - 2 - Report No. HAC17-028 The following are the identified heritage attributes for the structure: • Overall rectangular plan, one-storey building form; • Low-pitched front-end gable roof; • All window openings; • East elevation brick chimney; • Original truss framing; and • Original door openings and entrances. Proposal The proposed alterations are to facilitate a conversion of the Aurora Armoury into an educational facility in partnership with Niagara College. The purpose of the facility will provide beer making courses for adult students. An existing shed measured approximately 19.5m2 located at the south end of the building is proposed to be removed. A new addition is proposed on the south wall of the existing building measured at 151m2. Other alterations include re-siding the entire structure to a wood clapboard material and the expansion of the existing door opening on the east elevation and the creation of a new door opening on the west elevation facing Town Park. Ontario Heritage Act 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. Analysis Since the Aurora Armoury is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, any alterations or additions that may affect designated heritage elements or any demolition of the building or structure requires a Heritage permit. Plans of the proposed addition can be found in Attachment 3. It is noted that the Town’s architects will have a Heritage Impact Assessment prepared for the proposed alterations to the Armoury. Removal of Existing Outbuilding The existing outbuilding is located approximately 0.3 m south of the main structure. The outbuilding can be described as a 1 storey concrete structure with a low-pitch front gable roof. Two large metal doors are located on the eastern entrance of the structure. The outbuilding does not appear on any fire insurance mapping. Upon review of aerial Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, December 11, 2017 Item 1 Page 2 of 12 December 11, 2017 -3 -Report No. HAC17-028 photography, the outbuilding first appears in 1988. Therefore there is no heritage value to the existing outbuilding. Proposed Addition The proposed addition is intended to continue the existing Rectangular plan of the Aurora Armoury. The one storey addition is intended to carry the massing of the south wing. It is noted that the proposed addition will remove any original window openings that may be hidden under the façade of the south wall. It is also uncertain if any HVAC units may be installed on the roof and how these mechanical units will impact the heritage character of the Armoury. A future Heritage Impact Assessment will assess the full impacts of the addition on the Aurora Armoury. Proposed Siding The Armoury is currently clad with Aluminium and Vinyl siding, which is proposed to be replaced with wood clapboard siding. It is noted that the Armoury was originally sheathed with wood clapboard material. Staff request that appropriate care is taken in the removal of the existing siding to determine whether any original window openings remain underneath. Proposed East and West Entrances Heritage staff note that the existing east entrance is proposed to be expanded for the proposed use. A future Heritage Impact Assessment will be submitted to fully assess the impacts on the removal of the existing door opening on the east elevation and the creation of a new door opening on the west elevation. The current proposal may result in the amendment of the Designation By-law. Restoration of the Aurora Armory The following is an excerpt from Report No. PBS17-095 with respect to rehabilitation of the Aurora Armoury: Staff have been working with GOW Hastings Architects to complete the design for the restoration of the property. The intent of the design was to produce a multi-purpose facility that could be repurposed quickly and efficiently as a municipal facility. The Town’s Architects have completed the conceptual design and related cost estimate that effectively maximizes the short and long term utility of the building, while restoring the heritage elements and strengthening the link between the Armoury and Town Park. In the proposed design, the architects are proposing the building be designed to accommodate three distinct uses concurrently. These uses include: •classroom/meeting space with limited office/administration (northern side of the building); •event/reception/multi-purpose space with a small demonstration area (central area in the building); and, •a small teaching kitchen/demonstration area (southern side of the building). Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, December 11, 2017 Item 1 Page 3 of 12 December 11, 2017 -4 -Report No. HAC17-028 These uses are supported by restroom facilities that are accessible both from within the building and by an exterior entrance into Town Park, basic kitchen facilities and limited storage. The proposed renovation envisions the restoration of the exterior elements of the building. The architect has reviewed the available historic documentation related to 89 Mosley Street to identify the key historic design elements of the building. Based on this information, the restoration includes maintaining the original building and roof configuration, maintaining or restoring original openings (where possible) and removing and replacing the existing aluminum and vinyl siding with vertical siding that better replicates the original materials and design. The result will be a building that better reflects the original design and function of the property. Financial Implications There are no financial implications with this report. Communications Considerations No Communication Required. 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. Alternatives to the Recommendation None. Conclusions The Aurora Armoury located at 89 Mosley Street is a designated heritage property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and Council approval is required for any demolition and alteration of a structure that may affect its cultural heritage value or interest. It is recommended that the Heritage Advisory Committee provide feedback to the proposed alterations and that staff review a future heritage impact assessment, to assess impacts on the Armoury’s heritage attributes and appropriate protection measures during construction. 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That Report No. HAC17-027 be received for information. Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to provide the Heritage Advisory Committee information with respect to properties located along Yonge Street between Wellington Street and Kennedy Street. • Yonge Street south of Wellington Street, north of Kennedy Street contains twenty-one (21) properties Listed on the Aurora Registrar of Properties of Cultural Heritage value or Interest and three (3) properties Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act • Yonge Street contains a wide variety of buildings spanning different eras of Aurora’s history from the 1850’s to present day. Background On March 6 2017, the Heritage Advisory Committee requested staff to prepare a report on the heritage status of properties along historic Yonge Street. The intent of the request was to determine any appropriate additional heritage measures, which may be required in the future, such as a Heritage Conservation District. This report was provided to the Heritage Advisory Committee on June 12, 2017. An additional report was prepared on September 11, 2017 to outline the general process for establishing a Heritage Conservation District under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. On September 11, 2017, the following recommendation was provided by the Heritage Advisory Committee: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, December 11, 2017 Item 2 Page 1 of 34 December 11, 2017 - 2 - Report No. HAC17-027 1. That Report No. HAC17-019 be received; and 2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: (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 Location The lands considered within this report comprise of Yonge Street between Wellington Street to the north and Kennedy Street to the south (See Attachment 1). The lands contain twenty-one (21) properties Listed on the Aurora Registrar of Properties of Cultural Heritage value or Interest and three (3) properties Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. Analysis The Inventory of properties on Yonge Street from Wellington Street to Kennedy Street is provided in Attachment 2. The inventory provides preliminary information about each building, including its historical name, construction date, heritage status, architecture details and other notes. Moving away from the historical core of Yonge Street, buildings not identified as Listed or Designated structures may have less historic information readily available. Yonge Street from Wellington to Kennedy contains a wide variety of construction dates representative of the development of Yonge Street from the mid-19th Century to present. • 5 buildings constructed between 1820 and 1860 (primarily 1850’s) • 12 buildings constructed between 1861 and 1890 • 9 buildings constructed between 1891 and 1920 • 8 buildings constructed between 1921 and 1950 • 16 buildings constructed between 1951 and 2017 • 4 vacant properties The oldest structure within the Inventory area is 15114 Yonge Street, which was constructed in 1820. It is noted that this building was originally located in Witchurch- Stouffville utilized as a Quaker Meeting house and was relocated to Aurora in the 1940’s. A fire destroyed a number of commercial buildings on the west side of Yonge Street in 1887, resulting in a number of new commercial building built immediately afterwards. This may suggest why there are a higher proportion of Yonge Street buildings constructed between 1861 and 1890. A number of buildings constructed in the late 1870’s though to the early 1920’s are considered to be second generation buildings, therefore an earlier building likely Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, December 11, 2017 Item 2 Page 2 of 34 December 11, 2017 - 3 - Report No. HAC17-027 existed. An example is the Ashton and Lloyd Buildings, where the previous building was the home of Richard Machell, founder of Machell’s Corners (later renamed Aurora in 1863). Should the entire building stock of Yonge Street properties be categorized into 30-year construction periods, beginning in 1860, between 6 and 12 buildings from each construction period continue to remain. Therefore, there is a consistent stock of buildings reflective of different periods of Aurora’s history. Several listed and designated properties within the commercial core of Yonge Street carry rich history related to the early commercial development of Aurora. The historical notes indicated in the inventory are only a brief summary of each building’s history. A more detailed research project is recommended to understand the detailed history of each building. All four vacant properties currently have planning applications submitted with the Town. Each proposal will be reviewed with consideration of the Aurora Promenade policies and surrounding historical context. Financial Implications There are no financial implications. Communications Considerations No Communication Required. 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. Alternatives to the Recommendation None. Conclusions The Yonge Street Inventory has identified a wide variety of listed and designated buildings. Aurora’s Yonge Street contains rich history beginning in the first half of the 19th Century. Many original buildings remain, with varying amounts of original architectural elements remaining between buildings. Should the entire building stock of Yonge Street properties be categorized into 30-year construction periods, beginning in 1860, between 6 and 12 buildings from each construction period continue to remain. 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Consent Agenda Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Gaertner C1. General Committee Meeting Report of November 7, 2017 1. That the General Committee meeting report of November 7, 2017, be received and the following recommendations carried by the Committee be approved: (C7) Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2017 1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of October 16, 2017, be received for information. (R9) Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-10 1. That Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-10 be received; and 2. That the Committee recommendations contained within this report be approved. Carried Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-10 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2017 1. HAC17-022 – Heritage Permit Application, 29 Mark Street, File: NE-HCD-HPA-17-15 (a) That Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-17-15 for a 118.8 m2 second-storey addition and a 3 m2 rear addition be approved. 2. HAC17-020 – Request to Designate under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, 49 Wells Street “Town Park” (a) That the Town Park located at 49 Wells Street be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and (b) That the Town Clerk be authorized to publish and serve Council's Notice of Intention to Designate as per requirements of the Act; and Extract from Council Meeting of Tuesday, November 14, 2017 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, December 11, 2017 Item 3 Page 1 of 2 Council Extract – Tuesday, November 14, 2017 Page 2 of 2 (c)That the designation by-law be brought before Council for passing if no objections were received within the thirty (30) day objection period as per requirements of the Act; and (d)That the following amendments to the Summary of Heritage Attributes be included: •The overall park setting, including the natural landscape of the existing park; •The presence of a Band Shell; •The presence of a baseball diamond; and, •A playground. 3.HAC17-023 – Doors Open Aurora 2017 – Event Summary Report (a)That the Heritage Advisory Committee extend a thank you to the following individuals and groups for their support of Doors Open Aurora 2017: 1)All site owners/operators; 2)All volunteers and site staff; 3)The Auroran newspaper; and 4)The Mayor, Members of Council, and supporting Town staff. 4.Memorandum from Acting Manager of Parks Re: Tree Removal Permit Application #064 for 52 Centre Street (a)That Tree Removal Permit Application #064 for the removal of one black walnut tree at 52 Centre Street be approved. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, December 11, 2017 Item 3 Page 2 of 2 Public Release December 11, 2017 Town of Aurora Additional Items to Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, December 11, 2017 7 p.m., Holland Room • 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 Delegation Request 7KLV'HOHJDWLRQ5HTXHVWIRUPDQGDQ\ZULWWHQVXEPLVVLRQVRUEDFNJURXQGLQIRUPDWLRQ IRUFRQVLGHUDWLRQE\HLWKHU&RXQFLORU&RPPLWWHHVRI&RXQFLOPXVWEHVXEPLWWHGWRWKH &OHUN¶VRIILFHE\WKHIROORZLQJGHDGOLQH 4:30 p.m. Two (2) Days Prior to the Requested Meeting Date Council/Committee/Advisory Committee Meeting Date: Subject: Name of Spokesperson: Name of Group or Person(s) being Represented (if applicable): Brief Summary of Issue or Purpose of Delegation: Please complete the following: +DYH\RXEHHQLQFRQWDFWZLWKD7RZQVWDIIRU &RXQFLOPHPEHUUHJDUGLQJ\RXUPDWWHURILQWHUHVW"<HV ܆܆1R ܆ ,I\HVZLWKZKRP" 'DWH ܆,DFNQRZOHGJHWKDWWKH3URFHGXUH%\ODZSHUPLWVILYHPLQXWHVIRU'HOHJDWLRQV /HJLVODWLYH6HUYLFHV &OHUNV#DXURUDFD 7RZQRI$XURUD -RKQ:HVW:D\%R[ $XURUD21/*- Heritage Advisory Committee, Mon 11Dec2017 Aurora Armoury Renovation Jim Burkitt GOW Hastings Architects Speaking to the agenda item on renovation of Aurora Armoury - that will become a vibrant community gathering space and home to a world-class training facility specializing in culinary skill building, commercial brewing and viticulture. ✔ Anthony Ierullo, Jeff Healey Dec 1-5, 2017 Additional Items to Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, December 11, 2017 Delegation (a) Page 1 of 1 Jim Burkitt Gow Hastings 275 Spadina Road Toronto, ON M5R 2V3 T: 416-920-0031 x225 December 8, 2017 Dear Jim: Re: Heritage Feasibility Memo for 89 Mosley Street, Aurora (“the Armoury”) We have prepared this memo to evaluate the proposal to rehabilitate the property at 89, Mosley Street, Aurora. The property is designated by by-law 5615-14 under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and contains the Armoury, a former Recognized Federal Heritage Building. As the building is no longer owned by the federal government, federal policies and the FHBRO Heritage Character Statement are no longer applicable. The impact of the proposed development is evaluated against the heritage attributes as described in by-law 5615-14. Like most buildings dating from the 19th century, this building has undergone several major renovations in order to protect it from deterioration, to ensure its functionality, and to meet contemporary standards. The designation by-law describes “all facades, entrances, window openings, chimneys, and trim, together with construction materials, their related building techniques and landscape features” as heritage attributes. The intent of the designation by-law is to protect the building; however, if all the described heritage attributes are to be retained, they would inhibit the conservation of the building. For example, the aluminum siding, asphalt roof, and the chain link fence along the west elevation as a landscape feature would be considered heritage features due to this all-encompassing description. It is the opinion of ERA, in line with heritage best practices, that all later elements should not be considered heritage attributes. The attributes listed under the separate section “exterior elements” in the designation by-law are more in keeping with heritage best practices. ERA has reviewed the proposed development and finds it is an appropriate next chapter in this building’s evolution because it will restore the relationship of the building to Aurora Town Park, reactivate the building with a compatible new use, and conserve the cultural heritage value of the building as a place of community activities and as a former militia drill shed through its adaptive reuse. Furthermore, it proposes an architectural approach that facilitates reintegration into the community fabric and interprets historical elements, such as vertical wood siding, in a manner that is distinguishable as contemporary in accordance with Parks Canada’s Standards & Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. Additional Items to Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, December 11, 2017 Item 4 Page 1 of 3 2 A Former Recognized Federal Heritage Building Until the point of sale two years ago, the property was owned by the Department of Defense and was a Recognized Federal Heritage Building. When a Recognized Federal Heritage Building is no longer owned by the federal government, its FHBRO Heritage Character Statement becomes an archival document and is no longer applicable. As part of the disposal process of federally recognized properties, a covenant that outlines the conservation approach is often included in the sale documents. The Town designated the building and included this covenant in the sale documents: The purchaser agrees to preserve, protect and maintain the heritage character defining elements of the premises as described in municipal By-Law Number 5615-14 passed on the 22nd Day of April 2014. Cultural Heritage Value The cultural heritage value of the building is clearly defined in by-law 5615-14. As previously mentioned, if a strict retention of all the described heritage attributes were applied, the conservation of the building would be inhibited. For example, it is the opinion of ERA that the recladding of the building with new vertical wood siding based on existing archival evidence is a more appropriate conservation approach than repairing or replacing the cracked and failing aluminum siding that was installed in 1983. The cultural heritage value extends beyond the architectural features of the building to its association with “civic and community activities” as described in by-law 5615-14. Preliminary Condition Assessment The architectural value of the simple gable roof and wooden frame building is utilitarian in nature. A number of later alterations were implemented in order to maintain the building’s functionality, protect it from the elements, and meet contemporary standards. A preliminary review of these later alterations include: • A new asphalt roof; • New ventilation outlets on the roof and in select openings; • New flashing and downspouts: • New horizontal vinyl siding; • A new garage door; • A new accessibility ramp; • A new entrance vestibule; and • A chain link fence separating the building from the adjacent parkland. While ERA has not conducted a site visit to the building, it is clear that some of these alterations are necessary to maintain the functioning use of the building and some are candidates for removal and replacement. Evaluation of the Proposal The selected approach for this project is rehabilitation, defined as the sensitive adaptation of an historic place or individual component for a continuing or compatible contemporary use, while protecting its heritage value. For new additions, Parks Canada’s Standards & Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, states: Additional Items to Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, December 11, 2017 Item 4 Page 2 of 3 3 Make the new work physically and visually compatible with, subordinate to and distinguishable from the historic place. A civic building has a unique role in a community’s identity. It is common for major architectural upgrades to be a part of an adaptive reuse or expansion of these kind of buildings. For example, the Maple Leaf Gardens transformation into a grocery store and university sports centre, the Frank Gehry addition on the Art Gallery of Ontario, and the Michel Lee-Chin addition on the Royal Ontario Museum. Architectural upgrades, that are distinguishable as contemporary, are in line with best practices. In order to rehabilitate the building for a new use - as a culinary college and event space - there are a number of proposed alterations. Most significantly, the one storey shed attached to the south elevation will be replaced by a new addition. This replacement will allow for a commercial kitchen with appropriate ventilation located outside of the main building and is integral to the proposed new use. ERA recommends exploring a subtle adjustment to distinguish the original rectangular plan and one storey volume of the building from the new addition. A number of new window and door openings will be inserted along the east and west elevations, which will facilitate improved visual and physical connections to the park and streetscape condition along Lamont Street. All existing window and door openings along the north elevation will be retained. ERA recommends that the retention and integration of one or more of the original horizontal windows be explored. In conversation with ERA, Gow Hastings has noted that the removal of the easternmost original window on the north elevation was an oversight and will, in fact, be retained. The other exterior elements described in the designation by-law - including the low-pitched front-end gable roof, east elevation brick chimney, and original truss framing - will be conserved. The original trusses will be exposed, reinstating their visibility, which is currently compromised by a drop ceiling. The landscape will be rehabilitated to reconnect the building, physically and visually, to Aurora Town Park. Recommendations for Further Consideration In summary, ERA recommends: • Properly documenting the building with measured drawings and donating them to the appropriate archives; • A full condition assessment, which includes destructive testing for original siding and review- ing the foundations; • Consider exploring a subtle adjustment in the design of the relationship between the original volume of the Armoury and the new south side addition, which could include enlarging the proposed break, a change in glazing, or a different material choice; and • Discuss whether there is an interesting and appropriate way to retain one or more of the original horizontal window openings on either the east or west elevations. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to call us at 416-963-4497. Sincerely, Philip Evans, BArch RAIC Principal, ERA Additional Items to Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, December 11, 2017 Item 4 Page 3 of 3