AGENDA - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20180514Heritage
Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
Monday, May 14, 2018
7:30 p.m.
Holland Room
Aurora Town Hall
Public Release
May 8, 2018
Town of Aurora
Heritage Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
Date:
Time and Location:
Monday, May 14, 2018
7:30 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 April 9, 2018
Recommended:
That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 9, 2018, be
received for information.
4.Delegations
5.Matters for Consideration
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1. HAC18-009 – Aurora United Church – Site Plan Review
15186 Yonge Street, 12 and 16 Tyler Street, 55 and 57
Temperance Street
Recommended:
1. That Report No. HAC18-009 be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee provide any comments with respect
to the proposed Site Plan located on the subject lands.
6. Informational Items
2. HAC18-008 – Yonge Street Building Evaluations
Recommended:
1. That Report No. HAC18-008 be received for information.
3. Memorandum from Planner/Heritage Planning
Re: 32 Wellington Street East
Recommended:
1. That the memorandum regarding 32 Wellington Street East be received for
information.
4. Memorandum from Senior Policy Planner
Re: Library Square Design
Recommended:
1. That the memorandum regarding Library Square Design be received for
information.
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5. Memorandum from Planner/Heritage Planning
Re: Doors Open Aurora 2018 Update
Recommended:
1. That the memorandum regarding Doors Open Aurora 2018 Update be
received for information.
6. Extract from Council Meeting of April 10, 2018
Re: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2018
and Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-04
Recommended:
1. That the Extract from Council meeting of April 10, 2018, regarding the
Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2018, and
Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-04, be
received for information.
7. New Business
8. Adjournment
Town of Aurora
Heritage Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Monday, April 9, 2018
Time and Location: 7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor Jeff Thom (Vice Chair), Bob McRoberts (Honorary
Member), Neil Asselin, Barry Bridgeford, James Hoyes,
Martin Paivio and Ken Turriff (arrived 7:06 p.m.)
Members Absent: Councillor Wendy Gaertner (Chair) and John Kazilis
Other Attendees: Councillor Tom Mrakas, Marco Ramunno, Director of
Planning and Development Services, Jeff Healey, Planner,
and Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Secretary
The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Barry Bridgeford
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following addition,
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 March 5, 2018
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Moved by James Hoyes
Seconded by Martin Paivio
That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 5, 2018, be
received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
None
5. Matters for Consideration
1. HAC18-007 – Request to Designate under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage
Act, 83 Temperance Street “Ireland-Moore House”
Staff provided a brief overview of the report.
The Committee inquired about the heritage building evaluation scores and the
originality of the existing foundation, and staff provided clarification.
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Martin Paivio
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
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(d) That the owners of 83 Temperance Street be thanked for their support
of the designation of the subject heritage property.
Carried
6. Informational Items
2. Memorandum from Planner/Heritage Planning
Re: Pet Cemetery Update
Staff provided and overview of the memorandum and the forthcoming plans for
restoration.
The Committee and staff discussed about the scope of work, details of the
inventory, and the possibility of mediating ground level during the restoration
process. Staff further noted that staff and volunteers will be provided with
training in various restoration and cleaning techniques from Memorial
Restoration Inc. to ensure proper restoration and preparation of the stones.
Moved by James Hoyes
Seconded by Barry Bridgeford
1. That the memorandum regarding Pet Cemetery Update be received for
information.
Carried
3. Extract from Council Meeting of February 27, 2018
Re: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2017
Moved by Ken Turriff
Seconded by Neil Asselin
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.
Carried
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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
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Martin Paivio
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.
Carried
7. New Business
The Committee inquired about the status of the designation process for 23 Mosley
Street, and staff agreed to provide an update at a future meeting.
The Committee inquired about the financial contribution regarding the delisting of
14452 Yonge Street from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage
Value or Interest, and staff provided clarification.
The Committee requested an update regarding the Aurora Heritage Awards, and
staff agreed to provide an update at a future meeting.
The Committee expressed various concerns regarding the ongoing construction at
32 Wellington Street East. Staff agreed to investigate the matter and provide an
update at the next meeting.
8. Adjournment
Moved by James Hoyes
Seconded by Neil Asselin
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:40 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. HAC18-009
Subject: Aurora United Church - Site Plan Review
15186 Yonge Street, 12 & 16 Tyler Street, 55 & 57 Temperance Street
Prepared by: Jeff Healey
Department: Planning and Development Services
Date: May 14, 2018
Recommendation
1. That Report No. HAC 18-009 be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee provide any comments with respect to the
proposed Site Plan located on the subject lands.
Executive Summary
The purpose of this report is to seek feedback from the Heritage Advisory Committee on the
Site Plan application for the Aurora United Church lands.
Background
In December 2016, the owner submitted an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law
Amendment to the Town for the subject lands. The applications proposed to construct a two
(2) storey place of worship and a nine (9) storey retirement residence on the subject lands.
The retirement residence component of the proposal was subsequently revised to a maximum
height of seven (7) storeys.
On April 10 2017, a request to demolish the buildings located at 12 Tyler Street, 16 Tyler
Street, 55 Temperance Street and 57 Temperance Street and remove the properties from the
Aurora Registrar of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest were considered by the
Heritage Advisory Committee. The following recommendation was provided by the Heritage
Advisory Committee:
1. That Report No. HAC17-009 be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
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(a) That the properties located on 12 (Tyler Street) and 55, 57, and 57A
Temperance Street be removed from the Aurora Register of Properties of
Cultural Heritage Value or Interest; and
(b) That the property located on 16 Tyler Street be removed from the Aurora
Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest; and
(c) That residential-style architecture be incorporated in the design of the
façade and streetscape on Temperance Street; and
(d) That the Heritage Advisory Committee be notified of any additional
archaeological findings on the subject lands; and
(e) That the site plan application be reviewed by the Heritage Advisory
Committee at a future meeting.
The recommendation was adopted by Council on May 9, 2017.
On July 4, 2017 the Official Plan Amendment was approved by Council. The Official Plan
Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications have since been appealed to the
Ontario Municipal Board (OMB).
A Site Plan Application for the Aurora United Church lands was received on March 7, 2018.
The owner is proposing the construction of a 7 storey, 10,968 m2 retirement residence, a 2
storey 1,431.7 m2 Place of Worship and an 855m2 community space component located
within the Retirement Residence.
Location
The subject lands are bound by Yonge Street to the east, Tyler Street to the south and
Temperance Street to the west (see Attachment 1). The total lot size of the subject lands is
approximately 1.12 acres. 15186 Yonge Street is currently vacant, with the northern portion
of the lands currently being used for municipal parking. 12 Tyler Street, 16 Tyler Street and
55 Temperance Street previously contained one single detached dwelling, but are now
demolished. 57 and 57A Temperance Street previously contained two detached dwellings, but
are now demolished.
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Analysis
Proposed Concept Plan
Proposed elevation drawings are provided in attachment #3 of this report. Colour renderings
are provided in attachment #4 of this report.
The retirement residence structure can be generally described as a 7 storey, L shaped
structure. The structure is primarily finished in stucco or reveal material. Due to the site’s
topography, the retirement residence will feature 6 storeys facing Yonge Street and 7 storeys
facing Temperance Street. Facing Yonge Street, the building features a three storey red brick
structure to be consistent with the existing commercial structures on Yonge Street. Facing
Temperance Street, the building features a 1 ½ to 2 storey platform with a stone veneer.
The proposed place of worship is a two storey structure located at the southeast quadrant of
the property. The location of the church is meant to function as a visual terminus to Mosley
Street, functioning in a similar manner to the former United Church. The front elevation (facing
Yonge Street) features 2 steeples, each bearing a cross symbol. The façade of the church is
comprised of double glazed glass and a stone veneer (Jerusalem Stone). The south
elevation, facing Tyler Street features a continuation of the stone veneer and aluminum
perforated screens.
On July 4, 2017 the Official Plan Amendment was approved by Council to allow an increase in
height to a maximum of 28 meters over the entire site. The Zoning By-law Amendment has
not been finalized by Council at this time.
Neighbourhood Context
The subject lands have frontage on Yonge Street, which is connected with the historic
Downtown Core of Aurora. Yonge Street contains a variety of shops, offices and residential
uses. On the west side of the property, the context changes into a residential setting,
containing a number of established historic homes constructed between the mid-19th and
early-20th Centuries.
Design Review Panel
On March 31, 2017, the Design Review Panel has provided preliminary comments with
respect to the Architectural Design of the new church and retirement home. The Panel’s
comments are as follows:
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• Remove the false façade at the north east corner of the proposed building
• Remove the traffic access to Yonge Street
• There is too much glass material on the façade of the church building, the Panel
emphasized a need for balance to achieve modern architecture yet is in keeping with
the heritage character of the Historic Downtown of Aurora. The panel suggested
incorporating pillars of stone in between the glass.
• Concern with respect to the overall massing of the building, especially towards
Temperance Street
• Questions pertaining to how stormwater management will be achieved (ie. infiltration)
Upon receipt of the Site Plan application, the owner has made the following changes to the
design to address comments from the Design Review Panel: The false façade fronting onto
Yonge Street has been removed. The traffic access onto Yonge Street has been removed,
limiting traffic access to Temperance Street and Tyler Street.
Architectural Peer Review
As the property is located along the Yonge Street corridor within the Aurora Promenade. As
such, the Planning Partnership serves as the control architect for all developments within the
Aurora Promenade. Initial comments from the Planning Partnership provided in the Official
Plan and Zoning By-law amendment included the request to remove vehicle access and
visible at-grade parking from Yonge Street. At the time of writing of this report, the Planning
Partnership has not provided comment on the Site Plan Application.
Legal Considerations
N/A
Financial Implications
N/A
Communications Considerations
N/A
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.
Alternative(s) to the Recommendation
None
Conclusions
The subject lands are located within the Historic Downtown Aurora. The Aurora United
Church congregation has been present at the northwest corner of Yonge Street and Tyler
Street since 1818. The proposed Place of Worship would be the fourth such structure
constructed on the property for the Aurora United Church. Staff recommend that the Heritage
Advisory Committee provide feedback on the proposed Site Plan Application. The proposed
7 storey retirement residence and 2 storey place of worship will contribute to the vibrancy and
continuity of the Historic Downtown.
Attachments
Attachment #1 – Location Map
Attachment #2 – Proposed Site Plan
Attachment #3 – Proposed Elevation Drawings
Attachment #4 – Renderings
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Town of Aurora
Heritage Advisory Committee Report No. HAC18-008
Subject: Yonge Street Building Evaluations
Prepared by: Jeff Healey
Department: Planning and Development Services
Date: May 14, 2018
Recommendation
1. That Report No. HAC18-008 be received for information.
Executive Summary
The purpose of this report is to provide the Heritage Advisory Committee information
with respect to fifteen properties that were evaluated under the Evaluation of Heritage
Resources in the Town of Aurora (revised 2011) located along Yonge Street between
Wellington Street and Mosley Street.
• Of the fifteen buildings evaluated, fourteen (14) buildings were found within
Group 1, meaning the buildings are of major significance and importance, worthy
of designation
• Of the fifteen buildings evaluated, one (1) building was found within Group 2,
meaning the buildings are significant and worthy of preservation
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 Heritage Advisory Committee requested staff to prepare an inventory of all
buildings on Yonge Street between Wellington Street and Kennedy Street. This
inventory included properties which were Designated under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act, Listed properties on the Aurora Registrar of Properties of Cultural Heritage
Value or Interest and properties with no heritage status.
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A report was prepared for the December 11, 2017 HAC meeting, but was deferred to
the following meeting on February 12, 2018. At the February 12, 2018 HAC meeting,
the following recommendation was provided by the Heritage Advisory Committee:
1. That Report No. HAC17-027 be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
(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"
• 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" and
• 15195 Yonge Street;
(b) That the objective evaluations be submitted to the Heritage Advisory
Committee meeting of May 14, 2018, for further review.
Carried as amended
During the months of March and April, members of the Heritage Evaluation Working
Group and Staff researched historical, architectural and contextual value of each
property and evaluated each property as per the Evaluation of Heritage Resources in
the Town of Aurora guide (derived from Regulation 09/06). Staff appreciate the efforts of
the Heritage Advisory Committee in the preparation of this report.
This report was prepared for receipt of information to provide the Heritage Advisory
Committee and Council with results of the building evaluations for Aurora’s Historic
Downtown. Should the Heritage Advisory Committee pursue further action, staff
recommend referral to the Alternatives to Recommendation section of this report to
create an amended motion.
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Location
The lands considered within this report comprise of Yonge Street between Wellington
Street to the north and Mosley Street to the south (See Attachment 1). Of the fifteen
(15) properties evaluated fourteen (14) properties are Listed on the Aurora Registrar of
Properties of Cultural Heritage value or Interest. 15195 Yonge Street is currently not
listed or designated on the Aurora Registrar of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest.
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
Furthermore, the implementation of a Heritage Conservation District can protect the
heritage character of a neighborhood as defined in a Heritage Conservation district
Plan. Conservation measures under the Ontario Heritage Act are outlined in Section 42
of the Act:
42. (1) No owner of property situated in a heritage conservation district that has
been designated by a municipality under this Part shall do any of the following,
unless the owner obtains a permit from the municipality to do so:
1. Alter, or permit the alteration of, any part of the property, other than the interior
of any structure or building on the property.
2. Erect, demolish or remove any building or structure on the property or permit
the erection, demolition or removal of such a building or structure.
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
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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.
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.
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The individual evaluation of the fifteen properties are provided in Attachment 2a through
2o in this report.
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 fourteen (14) properties to score in Group 1 and one (1) property
to score in Group 2. A 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”. A Group 2 score suggests that the property is “significant, or worthy of
preservation”.
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;
• 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.
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.
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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 following table provides the final weighted score for each building
evaluation. The minimum threshold to achieve a Group 1 score is a final weighted score
of 70/100, which combines Historical, Architectural and Contextual scores for the
building. The minimum threshold to achieve a Group 2 score is a final weighted score of
45/100.
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
15243 Yonge Street "Whimster's Store"
and "Mulock Block"
89.1/100- Group 1
(Whimster’s Store)
Yes- Historical,
Architectural and
Contextual
significance
71.3/100- Group 1
(Mulock Block)
Yes- Historical and
Contextual
significance
15242 Yonge Street "The Lloyd Building" 89.1/100- Group 1 Yes- Historical,
Architectural and
Contextual
significance
15240 Yonge Street "The Ashton
Building"
86.7/100 –Group 1 Yes- Historical and
Contextual
significance
15233 Yonge Street "Medical Hall" 92.1/100 –Group 1 Yes- Historical,
Architectural and
Contextual
significance
15229 Yonge Street "The Willis Building" 76.1/100 –Group 1 Yes- Historical,
Architectural and
Contextual
significance
15225 Yonge Street "Winter's Bakery" 66.1/100 –Group 2 Yes- Historical and
Contextual
significance
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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
15222,15224 &
15226 Yonge Street
"The Faughner
Block"
87.7/100 –Group 1 Yes- Historical,
Architectural and
Contextual
significance
15221 Yonge Street "Sterling Bank" 86.9/100 –Group 1 Yes- Historical,
Architectural and
Contextual
significance
15218 & 15220
Yonge Street;
"The Clift Building" 78.8/100 –Group 1 Yes- Historical and
Contextual
significance
15216 Yonge Street "The Odd Fellows
Block"
86.8/100 –Group 1 Yes- Historical,
Architectural and
Contextual
significance
15210 Yonge Street "The Andrews
Block"
97.5/100 –Group 1 Yes- Historical,
Architectural and
Contextual
significance
15203 Yonge Street "The Butcher
Building"
76.6/100 –Group 1 Yes- Historical and
Contextual
significance
15199 Yonge Street "The Grimshaw
Bakery"
82.4/100 –Group 1 Yes- Historical,
Architectural and
Contextual
significance
15195 Yonge Street “Imperial Bank” 70.8/100 –Group 1 Yes- Architectural
and Contextual
significance
Should a Part IV or Part V Designation be pursued by Council, it is recommended that
the owners of each property be contacted and consulted on Designation under the
Ontario Heritage Act.
Prior to proceeding with Designation under Part IV or Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act,
it is recommended that 15195 Yonge Street be added as a Listed property to the Aurora
Registrar of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.
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Statements of Significance
Should Designation of the above noted structures be pursued under Section 33 (Part
IV) of the Ontario Heritage Act, a statement of significance must be included within any
Designation By-law and Notice of Intention to Designate. The following are a series of
statements of significance for each property identified within this report:
15243 Yonge Street; “Whimster’s Store”:
Whimster’s store is a 2 storey brick commercial building designed in an Italianate
Architectural style. The building features a flat roof, capped with a decorative
metal cornice facing Yonge Street and eaves wrapped around to the side
elevation. The original brick is exposed on the north elevation facing Wellington
Street. Its front elevation features one storefront on the first floor and three long,
evenly proportioned windows on the second storey. The side elevation facing
Wellington Street displays ten double hung windows, of varying proportions
spaced almost evenly on the second storey. A mural celebrating Canadian
history and culture is displayed on the Wellington Street elevation.
Financed by Sir William Mulock, Whimster’s Store was constructed in 1889.
Whimster’s store contained a number of long-standing commercial businesses,
which indicates the importance of the building for trade in the town. James
Whimster was the first tenant who operated a grocer on site between 1889 and
1928. The property was then purchased by the Adrill family, who operated a
clothing business until 1974.
Located at the southeast corner of Yonge Street and Wellington Street East,
Whimster’s Store, in conjunction with an intact strip of commercial buildings built
between 1850 and 1920, forms a highly distinctive and compatible setting. As a
functioning commercial building, it remains symbolically and sentimentally
significant to the identity of the historic downtown. Constructed as an anchor
store, Whimster’s Store can be considered a landmark alongside the Llyod
Building serving as a visible introduction to the historic downtown.
15243 Yonge Street “Mulock Block”
Mulock Block can be described as a 21/2 storey brick commercial building. The
building features a flat roof, capped with a decorative metal cornice facing Yonge
Street. Its front elevation features two storefront entrances on the first floor and
three long, evenly proportioned windows on the second storey.
Mulock Block was constructed in 1885, financed by Sir William Mulock. Mulock
Block was extended in the late 1890’s to accommodate additional store-front on
Yonge Street. A number of businesses existed within the building including
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Forstyth’s (music) and a series of shoe stores including Rowland’s, Osborne’s
and Vic’s Shoe Repair.
Located at the southeast corner of Yonge Street and Wellington Street East,
Mulock Block, in conjunction with an intact strip of commercial buildings built
between 1850 and 1920, forms a highly distinctive and compatible setting.
These buildings share similar characteristics that make a visual impact and
noticeable contribution to Aurora’s historical commercial core.
15242 Yonge Street; "The Lloyd Building"
The Lloyd Building is a 2 storey brick commercial building, designed in an
Italianate Architectural style. The building features a flat roof, capped with a
decorative metal cornice and brick parapet facing Yonge Street. Its front
elevation features one storefront on the first floor and three long, evenly
proportioned windows on the second storey. The side elevation facing Wellington
Street displays one long window on the east end, consistent with the Yonge
Street fenestration, immediately west is an elegant three-paned oriel window with
a corniced, bell-cast roof supported by brackets. At least two additions are noted
on the east side of the structure, which continues a consistent window
fenestration on the second floor and two additional storefronts on the first floor.
Built in 1882, the Lloyd building was constructed in conjunction with the Ashton
Building to the south. John Lloyd was a bookseller, stationer and Councilor. In
1884, Lloyd established Aurora’s first telephone exchange in this building. The
first Imperial Bank branch was established in this building, serving the community
between 1913 and 1917. The building served as a Dominion Grocery Store in the
1930’s. A number of businesses including a book store, professional offices and
a variety of retail stores were located in the Lloyd Building.
Located at the southwest corner of Yonge Street and Wellington Street East, the
Lloyd Building, in conjunction with an intact strip of commercial buildings built
between 1875 and 1950, forms a highly distinctive and compatible setting. As a
functioning commercial building, it remains symbolically and sentimentally
significant to the identity of the historic downtown. Constructed as an anchor
store, the Lloyd Building can be considered a landmark alongside the Whimster’s
Store serving as a visible introduction to the historic downtown.
15240 Yonge Street; "The Ashton Building"
The Ashton Building is a 2 storey brick commercial building, designed in an
Italianate Architectural style. The building features a flat roof, capped with a
decorative metal cornice facing Yonge Street. Its front elevation features one
storefront and access to apartments on the first floor and three long, evenly
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proportioned windows on the second storey, consistent with the Lloyd Building
immediately to the north.
Built in 1882, the Ashton building was constructed in conjunction with the Lloyd
Building to the north. The first owner, Seth Ashton, was a former Reeve of Aurora
and a prominent business person. The next long standing owner was William J.
Bassett, who served as Mayor of Aurora from 1919 to 1920. Bassett would own
the Ashton building between 1898 and 1923 operating his butcher shop. After
Basset sold the building, a series of butcher shops would continue to operate
within the building until 1970, including the Aurora Meat Market, Brice’s Butcher
and Frank’s Meats.
Located on the west side of Yonge Street, the Ashton Building, in conjunction
with an intact strip of commercial buildings built between 1875 and 1950, forms a
highly distinctive and compatible setting. As a functioning commercial building, it
remains symbolically and sentimentally significant to the identity of the historic
downtown.
15233 Yonge Street; "Medical Hall"
Medical Hall is a 3 storey brick building designed in an Italianate architectural
style located on the east side of Yonge Street. The building features a flat roof,
capped with an elaborate brick corbel facing Yonge Street. The first floor is
characterised by a storefront with a second entranceway to upper floor offices.
The second floor features a three-paned oriel window flanked on each side by
one 1 over 1 sash window. The third floor features four window openings capped
by radiating brick voussoirs and keystones. The decorative brickwork between
the second floor and the cornice reflects a high degree of craftsmanship.
Medical Hall was constructed in 1885 for pharmacist Henry J. Hartman. After
Hartman’s untimely death in 1886, the building was bought by physician and
Aurora’s first Mayor, Dr. John Rutherford. The first floor of Medical Hall was used
as a drugstore, operated by the Willis family for over eighty years. The upper
floors were used as medical and professional offices.
Located in the heart of Aurora’s historic downtown on the east side Yonge Street,
Medical Hall, in conjunction with an intact strip of commercial buildings built
between 1850 and 1920. These buildings share similar characteristics that make
a visual impact and noticeable contribution to Aurora’s historical commercial
core. As a functioning commercial building, it remains symbolically and
sentimentally significant to the identity of the historic downtown.
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15229 Yonge Street; "The Willis Building"
The Willis Building is a 2 storey brick building located on the east side of Yonge
Street. The Willis Building is a good example of Aurora’s Italianate commercial
architecture in the early 1900’s with its flat roof, metal cornice, corbels, red brick
and brick work. Its fenestration on the front elevation features three windows on
the second storey, each capped by a brick voussoir.
Built in 1905, the Willis Building replaced an older frame building from the
Stevenson Block. The structure was built for William C. Willis, a harness maker.
A number of businesses including a tailor, a Chinese restaurant and a series of
cafés were located in the Willis Building.
The Willis Building is one of the retail buildings in the former Stevenson Block.
The store is part of an intact strip of commercial buildings on the east side of
Yonge Street that was built between the 1850’s and the 1920’s. These buildings
share similar characteristics that make a visual impact and noticeable
contribution to Aurora’s historical commercial core. As a functioning commercial
building, it remains symbolically and sentimentally significant to the identity of the
historic downtown.
15225 Yonge Street; "Winter's Bakery"
Built in the 1850’s, Winter’s Bakery is one of the oldest surviving commercial
buildings in the historic downtown. Winter’s Bakery is a 2 storey frame building
clad in brick, capped by a front gable roof. The building features a traditional
storefront and second storey residence. Although much of its original cladding
facing Yonge Street has been removed or covered, the south elevation continues
to feature a painted “Drink Coca Cola” sign, likely installed prior to the
construction of Sterling Bank in 1920.
Sited in between the Stephenson Block and Sterling Bank, Winter’s Bakery was
constructed by George L. Stevenson. Stevenson was a harness maker, and
Councilor who played an important role in the early development of the Village.
The building has hosted a number of commercial uses including a printing office
for the Aurora Borealis newspaper, a grocer and a barber. Between 1891 and
1908 the building comprised a succession of four bakers. One such baker was
Thomas Winter for whom the building is historically associated.
Located in the heart of Aurora’s historic downtown on the east side Yonge Street,
Winter’s Bakery, is placed in conjunction with an intact strip of commercial
buildings built between 1850 and 1920. These buildings share similar
characteristics that make a visual impact and noticeable contribution to Aurora’s
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historical commercial core. As a functioning commercial building, it remains
symbolically and sentimentally significant to the identity of the historic downtown.
15222, 15224 & 15226 Yonge Street; "The Faughner Block"
The Faughner Block is a 2 storey commercial building designed in a
Renaissance Revival Architectural style. The building features a flat roof, capped
with a decorative metal cornice facing Yonge Street. Its fenestration on the front
elevation features two storefronts, with entrances to three businesses on the first
floor and five long, evenly proportioned windows on the second storey. The
windows are capped with metal pedimented dormers supported by brackets at
either end, a unique feature compared to other buildings within the historic
downtown.
Built in 1875, the Faughner Block is the oldest surviving commercial building on
the west side of Yonge Street within the historic downtown. The building was the
location for several important businesses and community uses such as the
Federal Bank, the first bank established within Aurora and Mechanic’s Hall, a
forerunner to the Aurora Public Library. The building is associated with several
prominent businessmen and former Mayors including W.J. Bassett and J. M.
Walton.
Located in the heart of Aurora’s historic downtown on the west side Yonge
Street, The Faughner Block, in conjunction with an intact strip of commercial
buildings built between 1875 and 1950, forms a highly distinctive and compatible
setting. As a functioning commercial building, it remains symbolically and
sentimentally significant to the identity of the historic downtown.
15221 Yonge Street; "Sterling Bank"
Sterling Bank is a 2 storey commercial building clad in brick topped with a flat
roof and stone cornice. The building features unique stone decorations, including
brackets, trim and quoining. The original (west half) building is designed in a
commercial-oriented Edwardian Classicism Architectural style.
Sited on the former location of the McNally Block, the Sterling Bank of Canada
built this structure to serve as a bank branch in 1920. Due to changes to
chartered banks in the 1920’s, Sterling Bank became Standard Bank of Canada
in 1925 and then the Canadian Bank of Commerce in 1928. The building would
continue to function as a bank branch until 1943. After the closure of the bank,
Aurora’s Town Council resolved to purchase the building to serve as its municipal
offices. The building served as Aurora’s Town Hall between 1943 and 1976. The
building continues to include a variety of commercial uses.
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Located in the heart of Aurora’s historic downtown on the east side Yonge Street,
Sterling Bank, in conjunction with an intact strip of commercial buildings built
between 1850 and 1920, forms a highly distinctive and compatible setting. As a
functioning commercial building and a former institutional building, Sterling Bank
remains symbolically and sentimentally significant to the identity of the historic
downtown and linked to the growth and development of Aurora during the mid-
20th Century.
15218-15220 Yonge Street; "The Clift Block"
In 1887, a fire destroyed many commercial structures on the west side of Yonge
Street. A series of commercial buildings were re-built as part of joint building
projects which reduced costs for each property owner. The building was originally
owned by William B. Clift, a grocer who also sold china and other goods. The
building contained a number of long-standing commercial businesses, including
the Aurora Banner who occupied the northern section of the building for over
sixty-five years and a series of jewelers who occupied the southern section of the
building for over ninety years.
The Clift Block is a 2 storey brick commercial building designed in an Italianate
Architectural style. The building is a good example of Aurora’s commercial
architecture in the late 1880’s with its flat roof and brick work. An extended
parapet is placed above the middle third of the front elevation, defined by two
brick columns which evenly divides the second floor into three partitions. Its
fenestration on the front elevation features three window openings, each capped
with a brick voussoir and evenly spaced between the brick column partitions. The
rear elevation features a brick façade with original window and cellar openings.
Located in the heart of Aurora’s historic downtown on the west side Yonge
Street, The Clift Block, in conjunction with an intact strip of commercial buildings
built between 1875 and 1950, forms a highly distinctive and compatible setting.
As a functioning commercial building, it remains symbolically and sentimentally
significant to the identity of the historic downtown.
15216 Yonge Street; "The Oddfellows Block"
In 1887, a fire destroyed many commercial structures on the west side of Yonge
Street. A series of commercial buildings were re-built as part of joint building
projects which reduced costs for each property owner. This building is associated
with the Odd Fellows, a local fraternity which has owned the building since its
construction. A number of local businesses including retail stores, paint stores
and a series of drug stores have operated within this building.
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The Oddfellows Block is a 2 storey brick commercial building. The building is a
good example of Aurora’s commercial architecture constructed in the late 1880’s
with its flat roof, brick work, corbels, parapet and show windows. Its fenestration
on the front elevation features six 1 over 1 sash windows, oriented left to right by
one single window, two double windows and one single window.
Located in the heart of Aurora’s historic downtown on the west side Yonge
Street, The Oddfellows block, in conjunction with an intact strip of commercial
buildings built between 1875 and 1950, forms a highly distinctive and compatible
setting. As a functioning commercial building and its longstanding linkage to the
Oddfellows, remains symbolically and sentimentally significant to the identity of
the historic downtown.
15210 Yonge Street; "The Andrews Block"
In 1887, a fire destroyed many commercial structures on the west side of Yonge
Street. A series of commercial buildings were re-built as part of joint building
projects which reduced costs for each property owner. The building was
constructed for Walter Y. Andrews, who operated a general & hardware store on
the lands prior to the fire. The building is historically associated with the Caruso
family, which first operated a fruit store in Andrews Block in 1913 and then
purchased the building from Andrews in 1921. By 1933, the storefront of
Andrews block was subdivided to include an A&P grocery store, Norman Eade’s
Aurora Hardware and barber A.E. Hancock. The Caruso family would continue to
have a presence within Andrews block, evolving the fruit store into a flower shop
(known as Mary’s Flower Shop), then a flower & home décor store. Other notable
tenants include Andrew Yule and T.H. Lennox. Yule was a former Aurora Reeve,
who operated a customs collection business in Andrews Block between 1905
and 1915. Lennox was a lawyer and longtime politician serving as an Ontario
MPP, then Federal MP for the York North riding while leasing an office in
Andrews Block. For over one-hundred years, the Caruso family continue to own
Andrews Block and operate the flower & home décor store.
The Andrew’s Block is a 2 storey brick commercial building designed in an
Italianate Architectural style. The building is an excellent example of Aurora’s
commercial architecture in the late 1880’s with its flat roof and brick work. An
extended parapet is placed above the middle third of the front elevation, defined
by two brick columns which evenly divides the second floor into three partitions.
Its fenestration on the front elevation features three two over two sash windows,
each capped with a brick voussoir and evenly spaced between the brick column
partitions.
Located in the heart of Aurora’s historic downtown on the west side Yonge
Street, The Andrew’s Block, in conjunction with an intact strip of commercial
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buildings built between 1875 and 1950, forms a highly distinctive and compatible
setting. As a functioning commercial building, it remains symbolically and
sentimentally significant to the identity of the historic downtown.
15203 Yonge Street; "The Butcher Building"
Built sometime between 1854 and 1859, the Butcher Building is one of the oldest
surviving commercial buildings in the historic downtown. The building was
constructed by William Atkinson, a well-known local builder. The building is
associated with relatively few occupants over its history. The first notable owners
were Rachel and Charles Butcher who operated a General Store and Millinery
shop between 1864 and 1904. Beginning in 1906, the building began a forty-six
year period as a bank, first home to the Bank of Toronto between 1906 and
1908. J.M Walton purchased the property from the Butchers in 1907, moving his
own private bank to the property in 1908. J.M. Walton & Co. would operate in the
premises until 1917, when Walton sold his business to Imperial Bank. Imperial
Bank would continue to operate a bank branch at this property until 1952. The
property was sold to Allison McConnell, who operated a Jewelry Store for over
thirty-five years.
The Butcher building can be described as a two storey brick commercial building
with a front gable roof. The front elevation features a brick boom town façade
with an extended parapet. The parapet is topped by a heavy cornice, supported
by corbels, decorated by a brick frieze. The second floor features a centrally
placed, single 3 -paned oriel window. Beneath the cornice of the window is a
frieze of decorative wood panels.
Located in the heart of Aurora’s historic downtown on the east side Yonge Street,
The Butcher Building, in conjunction with an intact strip of commercial buildings
built between 1850 and 1960, forms a highly distinctive and compatible setting.
As a functioning commercial building, it remains symbolically and sentimentally
significant to the identity of the historic downtown.
15199 Yonge Street; "The Grimshaw Bakery"
The Grimshaw Bakery was constructed in 1908 by Herbert Grimshaw, an
established baker in Aurora who was looking for a new location for his business.
The construction happened at a time where Aurora was experiencing economic
renewal from depression in the 1890’s. By 1919, the building was sold to a
Grocer, which it would continue to operate as a grocer and bakery until the
1960’s. Between 1933 and 1946, the Patterson’s operated a bakery & soda
fountain, a small wall paining on the north wall of the structure is still visible
today. The building continues to be used for commercial purposes.
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The Grimshaw Bakery is a 2 storey brick building located on the east side of
Yonge Street. The Grimshaw Bakery is an excellent example of Aurora’s
commercial architecture in the early 1900’s with its flat roof, brick cornice,
corbels, red brick and brick work. Its fenestration on the front elevation features
two windows on the second storey, each capped by a parged brick voussoir. The
building has seen relatively few exterior alterations since its construction in 1908.
Located in the heart of Aurora’s historic downtown on the east side Yonge Street,
The Butcher Building, in conjunction with an intact strip of commercial buildings
built between 1850 and 1960, forms a highly distinctive and compatible setting.
As a functioning commercial building, it remains symbolically and sentimentally
significant to the identity of the historic downtown.
15195 Yonge Street; “The Imperial Bank”
The Imperial Bank was a Toronto-based banking company which eventually
merged with the Canadian Bank of Commerce in 1961 to form the Canadian
Imperial Bank of Commerce. Imperial Bank first opened a bank branch in Historic
Downtown Aurora in 1913. In anticipation for future growth to occur within the
community, Imperial Bank built a new structure on this site and relocated its
existing branch located at the nearby Butcher Building. This building served as a
long-standing bank branch for the Imperial Bank between 1952 and 1961
succeeded by the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce between 1961 and
2017.
Constructed in 1952, the building can be described as a 1 1/2 storey brick
commercial building. The building was designed in an Art Modern architectural
style with elements of Mid Century Modern. The first storey is extended to
continue the two storey height pattern, consistent with the commercial buildings
of Yonge Street. The brick structure is covered with a stone siding facing Yonge
Street. A stone cornice caps the front elevation with vertical cut stone and raised
horizontal stone. The fenestration features five long, single paned windows
placed evenly along the majority of the façade. The remainder of the façade
features a slight building projection accentuating the front entrance. A rectangular
clock is centered above the entrance.
Located in the heart of Aurora’s historic downtown on the east side Yonge Street,
The Imperial Bank, in conjunction with an intact strip of commercial buildings built
between 1850 and 1960, forms a highly distinctive and compatible setting. The
building remains symbolically and sentimentally significant to the identity of the
historic downtown.
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Legal Considerations
None.
Financial Implications
There are no financial implications.
Communications Considerations
Future consideration by Council to pursue designation of properties under Part IV or V
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
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 the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend that Council Designate specific
properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend that Council pursue a Heritage
Conservation District Study for Historic Downtown Aurora.
3. That 15195 Yonge Street 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
Aurora’s Yonge Street contains rich history beginning in the first half of the 19th Century.
Many historic commercial buildings were constructed in the 1880’s, 1920’s and some
were constructed as early as the 1850’s. Staff have identified the Imperial Bank
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building at 15195 Yonge Street as containing cultural heritage value. Results from the
inventory and building evaluations should be considered by the Heritage Advisory
Committee and Council. Should Designation of properties under Parts IV or V of the
Ontario Heritage Act be pursued, staff recommend that the affected property owners be
consulted prior to initiation of the process.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Location Map
Attachment 2a – Heritage Building Evaluation – 15243B Yonge Street
Attachment 2b – Heritage Building Evaluation – 15243A Yonge Street
Attachment 2c – Heritage Building Evaluation – 15242 Yonge Street
Attachment 2d – Heritage Building Evaluation – 15240 Yonge Street
Attachment 2e – Heritage Building Evaluation – 15233 Yonge Street
Attachment 2f – Heritage Building Evaluation – 15229 Yonge Street
Attachment 2g – Heritage Building Evaluation – 15225 Yonge Street
Attachment 2h – Heritage Building Evaluation – 15222, 15224 & 15226 Yonge Street
Attachment 2i – Heritage Building Evaluation – 15221 Yonge Street
Attachment 2j – Heritage Building Evaluation – 15218-15220 Yonge Street
Attachment 2k – Heritage Building Evaluation – 15216 Yonge Street
Attachment 2l – Heritage Building Evaluation – 15210 Yonge Street
Attachment 2m – Heritage Building Evaluation – 15203 Yonge Street
Attachment 2n – Heritage Building Evaluation – 15199 Yonge Street
Attachment 2o – Heritage Building Evaluation – 15195 Yonge Street
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Memorandum
Date: May 14, 2018
To: Heritage Advisory Committee
From: Jeff Healey, Planner/Heritage Planning
Copy: Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services
Re: 32 Wellington Street East
Recommendation
1. That the memorandum regarding 32 Wellington Street East be received for
information.
Background
On September 9, 2015, the following motion was recommended by the Heritage
Advisory Committee:
1. THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
2. THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee support the reconstruction of the David
W. Doan House, and the recommendation conditions set out by staff in Report
No. HAC15-007, as revised on September 9, 2015 below, be included:
a) The Owner agrees to a proper reconstruction and restoration plan of the
designated house be congruent to the original structure, with the proposed
development to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and
Development Services;
b) That the original bricks, be identified and salvaged to be used in the
reconstruction of the house, where possible;
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
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c) That the windows, doors, trim, eaves, piers and other remaining designated
heritage elements as shown in By-law Number 4948-07.R be identified and
salvaged to be used in the reconstruction of the house;
d) That the owner provides a $30,000.00 financial contribution to the Town of
Aurora’s Heritage Reserve Fund; and
e) That a commemorative plaque be placed on the property, as approved by
the Director of Planning and Development Services.
At the New Business component of the April 9, 2018 Heritage Advisory Committee
Meeting, Committee members requested an update from staff with respect to the
construction progress at 32 Wellington Street East and the approved building permit
drawings.
A number of discrepancies were observed by members of the Heritage Advisory
Committee between the approved building permit drawings and the existing
construction, including: the placement and proportion of the portico windows on the front
elevation, the absence of segmented arches on installed windows located in the front,
rear and side elevations, the absence of projecting/ flush pedimented dormers on the
third storey and the building materials used for the portico columns.
Furthermore, the owner’s architect has recently requested the relocation of an
emergency exit staircase from the side (west) elevation to the front elevation. Reasons
for the relocation were due to a conflict with the siting of the emergency exit and
proposed utility connections. The owner’s architect has requested a glass railing. After
consultation with the Town’s Peer Review Architect, Staff will request a wrought iron
railing be installed. Furthermore, the railing will receive additional screening to hide from
view from the street.
Analysis
Staff have contacted the owner’s architect with respect to the matters raised. With
respect to the portico windows, the owner proposes to adjust the location of the
windows upward, to reflect the original location of the windows. It is noted that the
installed windows are approximately eight inches shorter than windows from the original
building.
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With respect to the remaining windows with the absence of segmented arches, the
owner’s architect has proposed to install arched pre-cast sill above the windows to give
the impression of segmented arches.
Regarding the pedimented dormers, the owners contractor has clarified that the
dormers were intended to be sunk behind the mansard roofline, however the
pedimented dormer roofline will protrude from the roofline. The building permit
drawings did identify the dormers as constructed. The purpose of the architects
rendering attached to this memorandum is to illustrate the scale, massing and
architectural style including materials. The rendering is conceptual, therefore may be
subject to subtle changes in the building permit plans.
With respect to the portico columns, the final finished columns are proposed to be
fiberglass, and will be an exact replication and number of the original columns originally
present on the structure.
Attachments
Attachment #1 - Colour Renderings of 32 Wellington East
Attachment #2 - Front Elevation Plans
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Memorandum
Date: May 14, 2018
To: Heritage Advisory Committee
From: Fausto Filipetto, Senior Policy Planner
Copy: Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services
Re: Library Square Design
Recommendation
1. That the memorandum regarding Library Square design be received for
information.
Background
The Town is in the detailed design stages of preparing a plan for Library Square. This
concept was approved by Council in December 2017. The square is proposed to be
located between the Aurora Public Library and Church Street School; which is now
being used as parking for the two facilities. The square is proposed to be at the current
grade of the Library. As part of this plan, an expansion to the Church Street School is
also envisioned which would be used as community space. We are currently in the
process of preparing a schematic for the building expansion which would connected to
the historic structure by a glass atrium. The atrium would also provide a connection
between Victoria Street and the Square.
To provide parking for the proposed Square and expanded Church Street School, 77
spaces are proposed north of the Church Street School in the area which until recently
housed the Town’s former Library and Senior’s Centre. It should be noted that Historic
Victoria Hall is also located on the southwest corner of Mosley Street and Victoria
Street, just north of the proposed parking area.
100 John West Way
Box 1000
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6J1
Phone: 905-727-3123 ext. 4342
Email: ffilipetto@aurora.ca
www.aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
Planning and Development
Services
Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
Monday, May 14, 2018
Item 4
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Library Square Design
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The plan is tentatively scheduled for Council in early June and staff would therefore like
to provide the Heritage Advisory Committee an opportunity at this time to see the plan
and provide any comments which they feel are necessary.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Library Square Design, dated April 18, 2018
Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
Monday, May 14, 2018
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Attachment 1Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, May 14, 2018 Item 4 Page 3 of 3
Memorandum
Date: May 14, 2018
To: Heritage Advisory Committee
From: Jeff Healey, Planner/Heritage Planning
Copy: Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services
Re: Doors Open Aurora 2018 Update
Recommendation
1. That the memorandum regarding Doors Open Aurora 2018 Update be received
for information.
Background
The 13th Annual Doors Open Aurora event will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2018,
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Following please find the current list of sites which have been
confirmed for the event. Staff anticipate an additional four to six sites to be added in the
coming months.
Doors Open Aurora 2018 Sites:
1. Aurora Cultural Centre - 22 Church Street;
2. Aurora Public Library - 15145 Yonge Street;
3. Hillary House, Koffler Museum of Medicine - 15372 Yonge Street;
4. Hillary House, Carriage House - 15372 Yonge Street;
5. Merlin’s Hollow - 181 Centre Crescent;
6. Victoria Hall - 27 Mosley Street;
7. Rising Sun Masonic Lodge - 57 Mosley Street;
8. Emergency Readiness Centre - 220 Old Yonge Street;
9. The White House, Campo Studio Arts Gallery - 255 Old Yonge Street; and
10. Town Park, Aurora Farmers’ Market - 49 Wells Street.
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, May 14, 2018
Item 5
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5. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
C1. General Committee Meeting Report of April 3, 2018
1. That the General Committee meeting report of April 3, 2018, be received and
the following recommendations carried by the Committee approved:
(C4) Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2018
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 5, 2018,
be received for information.
(R8) Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-04
1. That Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-04 be
received; and
2. That the Committee recommendations contained within this report be
approved.
Carried
Approved Recommendations from Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of March 5, 2018:
1. HAC18-004 – Request to Designate under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, 19
and 21 Machell Avenue “The John van Nostrand House”
(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
Extract from
Council Meeting of
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
Monday, May 14, 2018
Item 6
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Council Extract – Tuesday, April 10, 2018 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 owners of 19 and 21 Machell Avenue be thanked for their support of the
designation of the subject heritage property.
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
(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.
3. HAC18-006 – East Holland River, Fish Barrier Removal, Restoration and Bridge
Replacement
(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.
Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
Monday, May 14, 2018
Item 6
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Public Release
May 14, 2018
Town of Aurora
Additional Items to
Heritage Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
Monday, May 14, 2018
7:30 p.m., Holland Room
• Delegation (a) Bob Murphy and Gavin Bailey, representing Aurora United
Church and Southbound Developments
Re: Item 1 – HAC18-009 – Aurora United Church – Site Plan
Review, 15186 Yonge Street, 12 and 16 Tyler Street, 55 and 57
Temperance Street
• Delegation (b) William Albino, Resident
Re: Item 2 – HAC18-008 – Yonge Street Building Evaluations
Note: According to the Procedure By-law, the consent of at least a two-thirds majority
of the Members present is required to permit the addition of Delegation (b) to the
agenda.
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Study to designate heritage structures on Yonge Street
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