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AGENDA - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20180409Heritage Advisory Committee Monday, April 9, 2018 7 p.m. Holland Room Aurora Town Hall Meeting Agenda Public Release April 4, 2018 Town of Aurora Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Date: Monday, April 9, 2018 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 March 5, 2018 Recommended: That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 5, 2018, be received for information. 4. Delegations 5. Matters for Consideration 1. HAC18-007 – Request to Designate under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, 83 Temperance Street “Ireland-Moore House” Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, April 9, 2018 Page 2 of 3 Recommended: 1. That Report No. HAC18-007 be received; and 2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: (a) That the House located at 83 Temperance 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 (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 owners of 83 Temperance Street be thanked for their support of the designation of the subject heritage property. 6. Informational Items 2. Memorandum from Planner/Heritage Planning Re: Pet Cemetery Update Recommended: 1. That the memorandum regarding Pet Cemetery Update be received for information. 3. Extract from Council Meeting of February 27, 2018 Re: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2017 Recommended: 1. That the Extract from Council meeting of February 27, 2018, regarding the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2017, be received for information. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, April 9, 2018 Page 3 of 3 4. Extract from Council Meeting of February 27, 2018 Re: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 12, 2018 and Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-02 Recommended: 1. That the Extract from Council meeting of February 27, 2018, regarding the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 12, 2018, and Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-02, be received for information. 7. New Business 8. Adjournment Town of Aurora Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Date: Monday, March 5, 2018 Time and Location: 7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall Committee Members: Bob McRoberts (Acting Chair and Honorary Member), Neil Asselin, Barry Bridgeford, James Hoyes, John Kazilis, Martin Paivio and Ken Turriff Members Absent: Councillor Wendy Gaertner (Chair), Councillor Jeff Thom (Vice Chair) Other Attendees: Councillor Tom Mrakas, Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services, Jeff Healey, Planner, and Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Secretary In the absence of the Chair and Vice Chair, the Committee consented to appoint Bob McRoberts as Chair. The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 1. Approval of the Agenda Moved by Ken Turriff Seconded by Neil Asselin That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following addition, be approved: • Delegation (a) Larry Dekkema representing Ballymore Building (South Aurora) Corp.; Re: Item 2 – HAC18-005 – Additional Information: Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, 14452 Yonge Street. Carried Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, April 9, 2018 Minutes Page 1 of 6 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, March 5, 2018 Page 2 of 6 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 February 12, 2018 Moved by John Kazilis Seconded by James Hoyes That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 12, 2018, be received for information. Carried 4. Delegations (a) Larry Dekkema, representing Ballymore Building (South Aurora) Corp. Re: Item 2 – HAC18-005 – Additional Information: Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, 14452 Yonge Street. Mr. Dekkema provided information regarding the intent to remove the property from the heritage register, and noted that a structural report has been provided as requested by the Committee. He requested for an opportunity to discuss the financial contribution with staff, and responded to questions. Moved by Barry Bridgeford Seconded by James Hoyes That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 2. Carried 5. Matters for Consideration The Committee consented to consider items in the following order: Item 2, 1 and 3. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, April 9, 2018 Minutes Page 2 of 6 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, March 5, 2018 Page 3 of 6 1. HAC18-004 – Request to Designate under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, 19 and 21 Machell Avenue “The John van Nostrand House” Staff provided a brief overview of the report. The Committee inquired about the structural integrity and the process of designating the severed lots, and staff provided clarifications. Moved by John Kazilis Seconded by Ken Turriff 1. That Report No. HAC18-004 be received; and 2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: (a) That the House located at 19 and 21 Machell Avenue be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a properly 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 (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 owners of 19 and 21 Machell Avenue be thanked for their support of the designation of the subject heritage property. Carried 2. HAC18-005 – Additional Information: Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, 14452 Yonge Street Staff provided a brief overview of the report. The Committee and staff discussed about various aspects including the possibility of retaining and reusing the fieldstones during the demolition process, commemorative signage on the subject property, and the parameters of the financial contribution. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, April 9, 2018 Minutes Page 3 of 6 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, March 5, 2018 Page 4 of 6 Moved by John Kazilis Seconded by Neil Asselin 1. That Report No. HAC18-005 be received; and 2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: (a) That 14452 Yonge Street be removed from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest; and (b) That a financial contribution of $75,000.00 or an amount to be determined by the Director of Planning and Development Services, be provided to the Town’s Heritage Reserve Fund; and (c) That the photographic documentation of the fieldstone removal be carried out during the demolition. Carried as amended 3. HAC18-006 – East Holland River, Fish Barrier Removal, Restoration and Bridge Replacement Staff provided a brief overview of the report. The Committee and staff discussed the scope of preserving the culvert, the conceptual design, and durability of the proposed bridge reconstruction. Moved by James Hoyes Seconded by Neil Asselin 1. That Report No. HAC18-006 be received; and 2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: (a) That the Town of Aurora enter into an agreement with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority on the East Holland River, Fish Barrier Removal, Restoration and Bridge Replacement project; and (b) That staff be authorized to proceed with the preferred option to remove and replace the concrete culvert with a steel span bridge, salvaging the culvert for display opportunities. Carried Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, April 9, 2018 Minutes Page 4 of 6 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, March 5, 2018 Page 5 of 6 6. Informational Items 4. Memorandum from Planner Re: Building Tension: When to tear down and when to build up Staff provided a brief overview of the memorandum. The Committee provided feedback on the podcast on heritage conservation in Canada. Moved by James Hoyes Seconded by Martin Paivio 1. That the memorandum regarding Building Tension: When to tear down and when to build up, be received for information. Carried 5. Extract from Council Meeting of February 13, 2018 Re: Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-01 Moved by John Kazilis Seconded by Neil Asselin 1. That the Extract from Council meeting of February 13, 2018 regarding the Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-01, be received for information. Carried 7. New Business The Committee inquired about the Aurora Heritage Awards and requested for further information regarding past awards, and staff agreed to follow up. The Committee inquired about the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 103, 107 and 111 Metcalfe Street, and staff provided clarifications. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, April 9, 2018 Minutes Page 5 of 6 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, March 5, 2018 Page 6 of 6 8. Adjournment Moved by James Hoyes Seconded by Ken Turriff That the meeting be adjourned at 7:59 p.m. Carried Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless adopted by Council. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, April 9, 2018 Minutes Page 6 of 6 Town of Aurora Heritage Advisory Committee Report No. HAC18-007 Subject: Request to Designate under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act 83 Temperance Street “Ireland-Moore House” Prepared by: Jeff Healey, Planner/Heritage Planning Department: Planning and Development Services Date: April 9, 2018 Recommendation 1. That Report No. HAC18-007 be received; and 2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: a) That the House located at 83 Temperance 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 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 owners of 83 Temperance Street be thanked for their support of the designation of the subject heritage property. Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to provide the Heritage Advisory Committee with all background materials so it can recommend to Council that the house located at 83 Temperance Street be designated as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under Section 29 (Part IV) of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value and interest. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, April 9, 2018 Item 1 Page 1 of 21 April 9, 2018 Page 2 of 6 Report No. HAC18-007 Background Location The subject property is located on the east side of Temperance Street between Tyler Street and Reuben Street (see Attachment 1). The property is currently listed and non- designated on the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest and can be described as a 1 storey Georgian Confederation Cottage. In 2017, the property owner received both a custom wood plaque and a Canada 150 wood plaque. For more details on the custom wood plaque, please see Heritage Advisory Committee report no. HAC17-021. Existing Policy Context Ontario Heritage Act The Ontario Heritage Act provides municipalities the ability to protect significant Cultural Heritage Resources within its jurisdiction. Conservation measures under the Ontario Heritage Act are outlined in Section 33 of the Act: 33. (1) 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 Municipal processes within the Town of Aurora require the owner to submit a Heritage Permit application should a request to alter the property under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act be requested by the owner. Approval of a Heritage Permit is provided either by Council or through staff (via delegation By-law 5365-11). Provincial Policy Statement (2014) The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) provides policy direction on matters of provincial interest. The PPS identifies that significant built heritage resources and significant cultural heritage landscapes shall be conserved. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, April 9, 2018 Item 1 Page 2 of 21 April 9, 2018 Page 3 of 6 Report No. HAC18-007 York Region Official Plan The York Region Official Plan requires local municipalities to conserve significant cultural heritage resources and ensure that development and site alteration of adjacent lands to protected heritage properties will conserve the heritage attributes of the protected heritage property. Official Plan Section 13 of the Official Plan outlines the policies for conserving Cultural Heritage Resources in the Town of Aurora. The Official Plan states that all significant heritage resources shall be designated as being of cultural heritage value or interest in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act to ensure effective protection and their continuing maintenance, conservation and restoration. Evaluation Criteria for assessing the cultural heritage value will include: the aesthetic design or physical value; the historical or associative value; and/or the contextual value of the property. Furthermore, the plan states that heritage resources will be conserved in accordance with the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, the Appleton Charter for the Protection and Enhancement of the Built Environment and other recognized heritage protocols and standards. Analysis Attachment #2 provides a summary of the Architectural, Historical and Contextual value of 83 Temperance Street. The proposed Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest is provided below: Built circa 1865; the Ireland-Moore house is a 1 storey wood frame structure with a saltbox roof and clad in stucco. The building is designed in a Georgian Confederation Cottage Architectural style. The house is associated with Mary Ann Ireland and her son’s Harry Nicholls Ireland and Alfred William Ireland. The Irelands were carpenters, who assisted in the construction of the Aurora Armoury Drillshed in 1874. The property is also associated with Robert Moore who was as a music teacher and served as Bandmaster of the Aurora Boys Band and Newmarket Citizens Band. One of the oldest homes on Temperance Street, the home is located midway along Temperance Street in the vicinity of other historic homes. This house and others nearby help to create a sense of heritage character in this part of Old Aurora. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, April 9, 2018 Item 1 Page 3 of 21 April 9, 2018 Page 4 of 6 Report No. HAC18-007 Heritage Building Evaluation The purpose of the Heritage Building 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. The Evaluation Working Group met to perform an objective evaluation of the subject property on Wednesday March 14, 2018 (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 Evaluation found the subject property to score in the high end of Group 2, suggesting that the property is “significant, worthy of preservation”. According to the Heritage Evaluation Guide for buildings scored within Group 2: • The designation of the building pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act will be encouraged; • The retention of the structure in its existing location is encouraged; • Any development application affecting such a structure should incorporate the identified building; and • Appropriate alternative uses for the building will be encouraged when necessary to ensure its preservation. • A Letter of Credit may be required to ensure the protection and preservation of the building in connection with a redevelopment application. 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 final weighted score for 83 Temperance Street to be 65.4/100. It is noted that a score of 70/100 would meet the minimum threshold of Group 1. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, April 9, 2018 Item 1 Page 4 of 21 April 9, 2018 Page 5 of 6 Report No. HAC18-007 Legal Considerations N/A Financial Implications N/A Communications Considerations Approval of the recommendations will authorize the Town Clerk to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act, including notice in the local newspaper. 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 to the Recommendation 1. That Designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act not be pursued. Conclusions Results of the heritage evaluation determined that the building exhibits Contextual Value to the heritage character of Temperance Street. The building also displays Historical Value as the house remains a good reminder of home construction in Aurora during the time of Canada’s Confederation and was home to a number of notable former owners. Therefore, 83 Temperance Street meets more than one criteria as per Ontario Regulation 09/06, therefore is worthy of Designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The designation of the subject property will help in the preservation of the structure and its significance in Aurora. 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Background The Town will be initiating cemetery restoration activities at the Pet Cemetery between April 30 and May 4, 2018. The Town’s Curator has retained Memorial Restorations to direct the restoration work, which will involve cleaning and repairing grave stones. The Curator will be assembling a small team of dedicated volunteers to assist in the work. Upon conclusion of the restoration activities, staff anticipate the completion of the assessment of grave stones on the Pet Cemetery to proceed with a Designation of the property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. Committee Members who may be interested in assisting with the restoration work are welcome to contact Shawna White, Curator at 905-727-3123 ext. 3710 at their earliest convenience. Attachments None 100 John West Way Box 1000 Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 Phone: 905-727-3123 ext. 4349 Email: jhealey@aurora.ca www.aurora.ca Town of Aurora Planning and Development Services Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, April 9, 2018 Item 2 Page 1 of 1 Page 1 of 1 5. Consent Agenda Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Thom C1. General Committee Meeting Report of February 20, 2018 1. That the General Committee meeting report of February 20, 2018, be received and the following recommendations carried by the Committee approved: (C3) Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2017 1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of December 11, 2017, be received for information. Carried Extract from Council Meeting of Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, April 9, 2018 Item 3 Page 1 of 1 Page 1 of 3 5. Consent Agenda Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Thom C1. General Committee Meeting Report of February 20, 2018 1. That the General Committee meeting report of February 20, 2018, be received and the following recommendations carried by the Committee approved: (C5) Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 12, 2018 1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 12, 2018, be received for information. (R13) Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-02 1. That Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-02 be received; and 2. That the Committee recommendations contained within this report be approved. Carried Recommendations from Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 12, 2018: 1. HAC18-001 – Request for Letter of Support – Community Heritage Ontario (a) That staff prepare a letter in support of Recommendations identified within Report 10 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. 2. HAC18-002 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest 15858 Yonge Street (a) That the property located at 15858 Yonge Street be removed from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest; and Extract from Council Meeting of Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, April 9, 2018 Item 4 Page 1 of 3 Council Extract – Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Page 2 of 3 (b) That future building elevations are subject to approval of Planning staff; and (c) That future building elevations are subject to a second review by the Design Review Panel prior to issuance of a Building Permit. 3. HAC18 -003 – Heritage Permit Application Our Lady of Grace Church, 15347 Yonge Street and 16 Catherine Avenue, File: NE-HCD-HPA-18-01 (a) That Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-18-01 be approved; and (b) That a front entrance, facing Yonge Street, be added to the new enclosed Narthex; and (c) That the location design and wording of commemorative heritage plaques be approved by staff prior to execution of the Site Plan Agreement; and (d) That, prior to execution of the Site Plan Agreement, the owner submit a Letter of Credit to the Town for the installation of commemorative heritage plaques and the preservation of 16 Catherine Avenue during the demolition of Lynett Hall and construction of the proposed addition; and (e) That the Site Plan Agreement ensure the inclusion of coniferous landscape screening, in keeping with the CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles, to address the visual impact of the parking lot along Maple Street. 4. HAC17 -027 – Yonge Street Building Inventory (a) That the Evaluation Working Group provide an objective evaluation on each of the following properties: • 15243B Yonge Street; "Whimster's Store" • 15243A Yonge Street; "Mulock Block" • 15242 Yonge Street; "The Lloyd Building" • 15240 Yonge Street; "The Ashton Building" • 15233 Yonge Street; "Medical Hall" • 15229 Yonge Street; "The Willis Building" • 15225 Yonge Street; "Winter's Bakery" • 15222, 15224 & 15226 Yonge Street; "The Faughner Building" Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, April 9, 2018 Item 4 Page 2 of 3 Council Extract – Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Page 3 of 3 •15221 Yonge Street; "Sterling Bank" •15218-15220 Yonge Street; "The Clift Building" •15216 Yonge Street; "The Odd Fellows Block" •15210 Yonge Street; "The Andrews Block" •15203 Yonge Street; "The Butcher Building" •15199 Yonge Street; "The Grimshaw Bakery" •15195 Yonge Street; and (b)That the objective evaluations be submitted to the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting of May 14, 2018, for further review. 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