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MINUTES - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20180611 Town of Aurora Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Date: Monday, June 11, 2018 Time and Location: 7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall Committee Members: Councillor Wendy Gaertner (Chair), Councillor Jeff Thom (Vice Chair, arrived at 7:17 p.m.), Bob McRoberts (Honorary Member), Neil Asselin, Barry Bridgeford, James Hoyes, John Kazilis, Martin Paivio, and Ken Turriff Members Absent: None Other Attendees: Councillor Tom Mrakas, Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services, and Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Secretary The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 1. Approval of the Agenda Moved by Neil Asselin Seconded by John Kazilis That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following additions, be approved: • Delegation (a) Delegation (a) – Ryan Panet, Re: Item 1 – HAC18-010 – Heritage Permit Application, 60 Fleury Street, File: NE-HCD-HPA-18-05 • Item 4 – HAC18-011 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, 29 Church Street • Item 5 – General Committee Report No. PDS18-069 – Renovation of the Aurora Armoury – 89 Mosley Street On a two-thirds vote the motion Carried Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 11, 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 May 14, 2018 Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by Neil Asselin That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May 14, 2018, be received, with the correction to clause 1(a) of the New Business motion as shown below: 1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: (a) That the Evaluation Working Group provide an objective evaluation on each of the following properties: (i) 136 Wellington Street East; "Railroad Hotel"; and (ii) 124 Wellington Street East; "Baldwin’s Restaurant Carried as amended 4. Delegations (a) Ryan Panet, Resident Re: Item 1 – HAC18-010 – Heritage Permit Application, 60 Fleury Street, File NE-HCD-HPA-18-05 Mr. Panet provided a brief overview of the application, including the background, context and details of the proposed construction. Moved by Martin Paivio Seconded by Barry Bridgeford That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 1. Carried Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 11, 2018 Page 3 of 6 5.Matters for Consideration 1.HAC18-010 – Heritage Permit Application, 60 Fleury Street, File: NE-HCD-HPA-18-05 Staff provided background and brief overview of the report. The Committee was in agreement with the proposed staff recommendations. Moved by Ken Turriff Seconded by John Kazilis 1.That Report No. HAC18-010 be received; and 2.That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council: (a)That Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-18-05 be approved to permit the construction of an expanded side gable and construction of a side dormer as shown on the submitted plans. Carried 2.Memorandum from Manager of Parks and Fleet Re: Tree Removal Permit Application – 61 Spruce Street Staff provided background and a brief overview of the memorandum. The Committee discussed the merit of the tree permit application, including arborist comments, condition of the tree, alternate means of maintaining the tree, and requested more information on the Town’s liability and details on the lifespan of the subject tree. Main motion Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by James Hoyes 1.That the memorandum regarding Tree Removal Permit Application for 61 Spruce Street be received; and 2.That the Heritage Advisory Committee provide comment with respect the proposed Tree Removal Permit Application for 61 Spruce Street; and 3.That the Heritage Advisory Committee provide direction to Council. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 11, 2018 Page 4 of 6 Motion to refer Moved by Neil Asselin Seconded by Barry Bridgeford That the memorandum regarding Tree Removal Permit Application for 61 Spruce Street be referred to staff for further information on the Town’s liability and details on the lifespan of the subject tree. Motion to refer Carried 6. Informational Items 3. Extract from Council Meeting of May 8, 2018 Re: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2018 and Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-05 Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Bob McRoberts 1. That the Extract from Council meeting of May 8, 2018, regarding the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2018, and Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-05 be received for information. Carried 4. HAC18-011 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, 29 Church Street Staff provided background and brief overview of the report. The Committee and staff discussed about the parameters of the heritage building evaluation, including the community context score, and the review process of possible future construction and building permits. Moved by Neil Asselin Seconded by Barry Bridgeford 1. That Report No. HAC18-011 be received; and Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 11, 2018 Page 5 of 6 2.That the Heritage advisory Committee recommend to Council: (a)That the property located at 29 Church Street be removed from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest; and (b)That future building elevations are subject to review by the Design Review Panel and approval of Planning Staff. Carried 5.General Committee Report No. PDS18-069 – Renovation of The Aurora Armoury – 89 Mosley Street Staff provided a brief overview of the report. The Committee and staff discussed about the secondary school partnership with Niagara College, availability of space for public use, contribution to the Town’s Public Art Reserve Fund, and the renaming of the commemorative plaque. Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Neil Asselin 1.That General Committee Report No. PDS18-069 be received for information. Carried 7. New Business The Chair inquired about the pending list for the Committee, and staff agreed to provide an update. The Committee inquired about future meetings and the process of decision on future applications to the Committee during the election hiatus, and staff agreed to provide an update. The Committee inquired about the pending heritage evaluations, and staff provided a response. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 11, 2018 Page 6 of 6 The Committee expressed concerns regarding ongoing construction at the Aurora United Church, and staff provided clarification and noted that the final Site Plan Application will be brought to the General Committee meeting of June 19, 2018. The Committee expressed concern regarding the demolition of property on Edward Street, and staff agreed to investigate the matter. 8.Adjournment Moved by James Hoyes Seconded by Martin Paivio That the meeting be adjourned at 8:36 p.m. Carried Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless adopted by Council.