AGENDA - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20180709Heritage
Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
Monday, July 9, 2018
7 p.m.
Holland Room
Aurora Town Hall
Public Release
July 4, 2018
Town of Aurora
Heritage Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
Date: Monday, July 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 June 11, 2018
Recommended:
That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 11, 2018, be
received for information.
4. Delegations
5. Matters for Consideration
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1. HAC18-012 – Wellington Street Building Evaluations
136 Wellington Street East; “Railroad Hotel”
124 Wellington Street East; “Baldwin’s Restaurant”
Recommended:
1. That Report No. HAC18-012 be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
(a) That 136 Wellington Street East “Railroad Hotel” and 124 Wellington
Street East “Baldwin’s Restaurant” be designated under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act.
6. Informational Items
2. Extract from Council Meeting of June 12, 2018
Re: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2018
Recommended:
1. That the Extract from Council meeting of June 12, 2018, regarding the
Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2018, be
received for information.
7. New Business
8. Adjournment
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Town of Aurora
Heritage Advisory Committee Report No. HAC18-012
Subject: Wellington Street Building Evaluations
136 Wellington Street East; “Railroad Hotel”
124 Wellington Street East; “Baldwin’s Restaurant”
Prepared by: Marco Ramunno, Director Planning and Development Services
Department: Planning and Development Services
Date: July 9, 2018
Recommendation
1.That Report No. HAC18-012 be received; and
2.That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
(a)That 136 Wellington Street East “Railroad Hotel” and 124 Wellington
Street East “Baldwin’s Restaurant” be designated under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act.
Executive Summary
The purpose of this report is to provide the Heritage Advisory Committee
information with respect to two properties that were evaluated under the
Evaluation of Heritage Resources in the Town of Aurora located along Wellington
Street. The two properties are 136 Wellington Street East; “Railroad Hotel”; and
124 Wellington Street East; “Baldwin’s Restaurant”. This report will provide an
objective evaluation for each of the properties.
•Both buildings evaluated were found within Group 1, meaning the buildings are of
major significance and importance, worthy of designation
Background
On June 11, 2017, the Heritage Advisory Committee requested staff to prepare a report
on the heritage status of properties along Wellington Street. The intent of the request
was to determine any appropriate additional heritage measures, which may be required
in the future. This report was provided to the Heritage Advisory Committee on June 12,
2017. Both Wellington Properties are currently not listed on the Aurora Registrar of
Properties of Cultural Heritage value or Interest.
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Location
124 Wellington Street “Baldwin’s Restaurant is located on the west side of the
Railway/Go Transit Line where as 136 Wellington “Railroad Hotel” is located on the east
side of the Railway/Go Transit Line. Both properties are located on Wellington, directly
across the Railway/Go Transit Line from one another (See Attachment 1).
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 Sections 33 and 42 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.
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.
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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
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 May 23, 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 both Wellington properties to score in Group 1. Group 1 score
suggests that the property is “is of major significance and importance to the Town and
worthy of designation under the Ontario Heritage Act”. According to the Heritage
Evaluation Guide for buildings scored within Group 1:
• The designation of the building pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act will be
pursued;
• Every attempt must be made to preserve the building on its original site;
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• Any development application affecting such a building must incorporate the
identified building;
• Appropriate alternative uses for the building will be encouraged when necessary
to ensure its preservation; and,
• A Letter of Credit will typically be required to ensure the protection and
preservation of the building in connection with a redevelopment application.
Municipal
Address
Historical Name Final Weighted
Score- as per
Evaluation of
Heritage
Resources in the
Town of Aurora
Historical
Architectural or
Contextual
Significance under
regulation 09/06
124 Wellington
Street East
“Baldwin’s
Flourmill”
85.4/100-Group 1 Yes- Historical,
Architectural and
Contextual
significance
136 Wellington
Street East
“Railway Hotel” 79.1/100-Group 1 Yes- Historical,
Architectural and
Contextual
significance
History of the Property
136 Wellington Street East “Railroad Hotel”
136 Wellington Street East “Railroad Hotel” Wellington is not listed on the Aurora
Registrar of Properties of Cultural Heritage value or Interest. The coming of the railway
to Aurora prompted the construction of the “Railroad hotel”. For sixty-five years the hotel
provided accommodation, refreshment, and gathering spots for visitors and Aurorans
alike. In 1854, John Kirsopp purchased half an acre of land on the north side of
Wellington Street. It is assumed he built the hotel afterwards, and it appears in an 1857
directory.
In 1874 John Kirsopp sold the property and a long period of ownership by women (or at
least nominally by women) began. The purchaser in 1874 was Rosanna Spence, owner
of several properties in the neighborhood over the years. In 1879 the property was sold
to Margaret Waite, whose husband James ran the nearby Wellington Hotel. Finally, in
1881, Dinah Button bought the Railroad Hotel.
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The Buttons paid $4,610 for the hotel property. They were able to come up with two
thousand dollars but the rest was financed by means of a mortgage provided by the
vendor, Mrs. Waite. Just under a year later the mortgage was transferred, or assigned,
to John Button, most likely the John Button who was Frank’s older brother.
In 1889 John Button foreclosed. The court transferred ownership of the property from
Frank Button to John Button’s son-in-law, James Elliott.
James Elliott, who gained control of the property in 1889, sold it right away. The
purchaser was once more a woman: Leah Isaacs, the wife of a hotel keeper from King,
Henry Isaacs. Early in 1890 Mr. Isaacs applied for a liquor license for the establishment.
The application was turned down.
This must have been a blow to Henry Isaacs and his hopes for the hotel business.
However, he did not sell the property right away, or perhaps he could not. An 1892
directory shows him as the operator of a boarding house. The Railroad Hotel was no
more.
In 2010 the building still stands, somewhat altered. The exterior gallery at the second
floor level, overlooking the tracks, is long gone. Anyone old enough to remember the
terrifying thrill of being enveloped in a cloud of steam as a massive engine rumbled and
hissed its way past might wonder why that balcony was ever built, but it was by no
means unique among rail-side hotels. The original main entrance, facing the tracks, has
been completely blocked up but its outline is visible under a flight of exterior stairs
leading to the upper level. The old brickwork has been covered by stucco. All in all,
despite the changes, it is an attractive and perfectly respectable building.
For over 130 years now, the greater part of its life, the Railroad Hotel building has been
quiet and well behaved, very far from its days of being the worst place within the
boundaries of the municipal corporation of Aurora
124 Wellington Street East “Baldwin’s Restaurant”
124 Wellington Street East “Baldwin’s Restaurant” is not listed on the Aurora Registrar
of Properties of Cultural Heritage value or Interest. The Flour Mill was built by William
Joseph Baldwin, located on Wellington Street north adjacent to the railway tracks in
1920 after the original mill was further west on Wellington. It was owned by his father
George Baldwin, and was destroyed by fire. Built behind an existing house on
Wellington, the new mill was in operation by 1921.
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William Baldwin died in 1924 and the business fell to his sons George and Gordon
Baldwin.
In 1932, a 2-bay concrete and yellow brick structure with two storeys and a basement
was built immediately behind the house.
In 1936, the 3-storey concrete and red brick office plus adjoining 2 storey addition were
built over the houses location.
June 15, 1955 another fire destroyed much of the equipment and the family retired from
the business.
Sometime after 1960, a large concrete block addition was built, filling in the area
previously burnt out.
Site was used by the Bradford Fertilizer Company until the mid-1990s. Around 1995 the
six concrete silos were demolished. Baldwin’s Restaurant occupied the site until early
2018.
Legal Considerations
None.
Financial Implications
There are no financial implications.
Communications Considerations
Future consideration by Council to pursue designation of properties under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act will require 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
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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
1. That 136 Wellington Street East (Railroad hotel) and 124 Wellington Street East
(Baldwin’s Restaurant) be added to the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural
Heritage Value or Interest as a Listed Heritage property prior to consideration of a
Part IV Designation.
Conclusions
The subjects were evaluated using the Town of Aurora Heritage Building Evaluation
Guide and has a rating in Group 1. Group 1 encourages buildings of major significance
and importance to the Town and worthy of designation under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Attachments
Attachment 1-Location Map
Attachment 2- Heritage Resource Brief (124 Wellington Street East)
Attachment 3-Heritage Resource Brief (136 Wellington Street East)
Attachment 4-Heritage Building Evaluation – (124 Wellington Street East)
Attachment 5-Heritage Building Evaluation – (136 Wellington Street East)
Attachment 6-Present Photo of 124 Wellington Street East (June, 2018)
Attachment 7-Present Photo of 136 Wellington Street East (June, 2018)
Previous Reports
None.
Pre-submission Review
Agenda Management Team meeting review on June 28, 2018
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6. Standing Committee Reports
S1. General Committee Meeting Report of June 5, 2018
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That the General Committee meeting report of June 5, 2018, be received and
the following recommendations carried by the Committee approved, with the
exception of sub-items A2(2), R1, R2, R9, and R11, which were discussed and
voted on separately as recorded below:
(A2) Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2018
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May 14, 2018,
be received; and
(1) HAC18-009 – Aurora United Church – Site Plan Review, 15186
Yonge Street, 12 and 16 Tyler Street, 55 and 57
Temperance Street
(a) That the use of stucco be avoided and that the large white surface
areas be addressed.
(2) HAC18-008 – Yonge Street Building Evaluations
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
(a) That the following property be designated under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act:
xi. 15216 Yonge Street; "The Odd Fellows Block"
Carried
Extract from
Council Meeting of
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
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Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
(a) That the following properties be designated under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act:
i. 15243B Yonge Street; "Whimster's Store";
ii. 15243A Yonge Street; "Mulock Block";
iii. 15242 Yonge Street; "The Lloyd Building";
iv. 15240 Yonge Street; "The Ashton Building";
v. 15233 Yonge Street; "Medical Hall";
vi. 15229 Yonge Street; "The Willis Building";
vii. 15225 Yonge Street; "Winter's Bakery";
viii. 15222, 15224 and 15226 Yonge Street; "The Faughner
Building";
ix. 15221 Yonge Street; "Sterling Bank";
x. 15218-15220 Yonge Street; "The Clift Building";
xii. 15210 Yonge Street; "The Andrews Block";
xiii. 15203 Yonge Street; "The Butcher Building";
xiv. 15199 Yonge Street; "The Grimshaw Bakery"; and
xv. 15195 Yonge Street.
Carried
(3) Memorandum from Planner/Heritage Planning
Re: 32 Wellington Street East
(a) That this item be referred to the Town’s Legal staff for affirmation
that the builder has not complied with Council’s approval related to
the development at 32 Wellington Street East, and to provide
options for next steps.
(New Business Motion No. 1)
(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"; and
(b) That the objective evaluations be submitted to the Heritage
Advisory Committee meeting of July 9, 2018, for further review.
Carried
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Town of Aurora
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• Item 3 – Memorandum from Manager, Parks and Fleet
Re: Tree Removal Permit Application – 61 Spruce Street
Recommended:
1. That the memorandum regarding Tree Removal Permit Application – 61 Spruce
Street be received for information.
Memorandum
Date: July 9, 2018
To: Heritage Advisory Committee
From: Sara Tienkamp, Manager, Parks & Fleet
Copy: Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services
Re: Tree Removal Permit Application – 61 Spruce Street
Recommendation
1.That the memorandum regarding Tree Removal Permit Application – 61 Spruce
Street be received for information.
Background
This purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC)
with additional information requested at the June 11, 2018. The following questions were
referred back to staff for clarification:
1.Is the tree being requested for removal actually dead or dying?
No, the tree is alive and not diseased or dying.
2.What is the typical lifespan of an American Elm and how old is the subject tree?
Elm’s can live a couple hundred years in ideal conditions but are subject to Dutch Elm
disease as well as being venerable to many other diseases and pests. The Elm tree is
approximately 30 years old but growing in this location and with the probability of the
tree contracting Dutch Elm disease it will not come close to its full life expectancy.
3.Is the Elm tree leaning towards the homeowner’s home or the neighbour’s home?
The tree is leaning towards the homeowner’s house.
100 John West Way
Box 1000
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6J1
Phone: 905-727-3123 ext. 3223
Email:stienkamp@aurora.ca
www.aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
Operational Services
Parks & Fleet Division
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4. If the tree was removed, would the Sugar maple tree benefit and live longer?
The Maple and the Elm trees are in competition for nutrients and root zone as both
stems are in very close proximity of one another. Less competition for these resources
would be a benefit.
5. Can the branch from the Elm tree hanging over the house be pruned to alleviate
concern?
Yes the limb over the house could be pruned and this would alleviate the concerns
regarding limbs overhanging roof.
6. The tree permit application indicated poor, fair and good grading system for
health. What does fair condition mean with respect to lifespan and how long will
it be before it becomes poor?
According to our Tree Removal/Compensation Policy, the plant health rating criteria for
a Fair condition rating is as follows:
“May have a partially leaved, suppressed or disfigured crown (>74% crown density),
combined with a few dead branches or limbs, or small open wounds and small trunk-
tissue necrosis. Tree health will likely not decline further in the next 5 years. Growth
occurs mostly as extensions from the terminal bud. Epicormic branching may be heavy.”
7. Can additional photos be provided to better illustrate the location of the elm and
maple trees?
Attached photos illustrate both trees position on the property. It is important to note that
this tree was not planted in the landscape but rather came up from seed many years
ago. It is a case of a tree in the wrong location and can be deemed as a nuisance tree
in a residential landscape setting.
Attachments
Attachment #1 – 61 Spruce St. Photos
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