MINUTES - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20200601
Town of Aurora
Heritage Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Monday, June 1, 2020
Time and Location: 7 p.m., Video Conference
Committee Members: Jeff Lanthier (Chair), Neil Asselin, John Green, Councillor
Sandra Humfryes, Bob McRoberts (departed 8:21 p.m.),
Mayor Tom Mrakas (ex-officio)
Members Absent: Matthew Kinsella, Hoda Soliman (Vice Chair)
Other Attendees: Carlson Tsang, Planner, Linda Bottos, Council/Committee
Coordinator
This meeting was held electronically as per Section 20.1 of the Town's Procedure By-
law No. 6228-19, as amended, due to the COVID-19 State of Emergency.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.
The Chair relinquished the chair to Neil Asselin at 8:35 p.m., during consideration of
Item 4 – HAC20-008 – Streetscape Improvements for the Northeast Old Aurora
Heritage Conservation District, and resumed the chair at 8:50 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Bob McRoberts
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
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Declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50, were made by Jeff Lanthier and Bob McRoberts regarding
Item 4, Report No. HAC20-008 – Streetscape Improvements for the Northeast Old
Aurora Heritage Conservation District, as they each own property in the subject
area. Mr. Lanthier and Mr. McRoberts did not participate in any discussion or
voting on Item 4.
3. Receipt of the Minutes
Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2020
Moved by John Green
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 3, 2020, be
received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by John Green
That each delegation be allowed to speak to their respective agenda item just prior
to the consideration of each item.
Carried
(a) Douglas Reeve, co-owner of 67 Catherine Avenue
Re: Item 1 – HAC20-005 – Major Heritage Permit Application File: HPA-
2019-08, 67 Catherine Avenue
Mr. Reeve expressed appreciation to the Committee and staff for their efforts
through the heritage preservation process.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by John Green
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 1.
Carried
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(b) Claudio Brutto, representing Cedartrail Developments Inc.
Re: Item 2 – HAC20-006 – Heritage Street Naming for Cedartrail
Subdivision File: SUB-2014-04 – 14288 Yonge Street
Mr. Brutto presented background and history of the current owner, Mr. Frank
Dodaro, principal of Cedartrail Developments Inc. and North Star Homes Inc.,
in support of his recommendation that the new private road be named Dodaro
Lane or North Star Lane.
Moved by John Green
Seconded by Neil Asselin
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 2.
Carried
(c) Wayne Morgan, representing agent for owner of 15074 Yonge Street
Re: Item 3 – HAC20-007 – Heritage Designation and Consent
Application for 15074 Yonge Street (Poplar Villa)
Mr. Morgan presented background and highlighted various elements of his
Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment of the subject property, including the
heritage value of the building and landscape, and aspects of the proposed
severance and Heritage Easement Agreement. He recommended that the
Committee support the proposed heritage designation of the property and the
proposed severance subject to conditions.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by John Green
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 3.
Carried
5. Matters for Consideration
1. HAC20-005 – Major Heritage Permit Application
File: HPA-2019-08, 67 Catherine Avenue
The Committee expressed support for the applicant’s proposal to partially
demolish the existing rear addition to accommodate a proposed new addition,
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noting that the new addition would blend in with the neighbourhood. The
Committee also expressed appreciation of the collaborative process between
staff and the property owner.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by John Green
1. That Report No. HAC20-005 be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee’s comments regarding Heritage
Permit Application File: HPA-2019-08 be received and referred to staff
for consideration and action as appropriate.
Carried
2. HAC20-006 – Heritage Street Naming for Cedartrail Subdivision File:
SUB-2014-04 – 14288 Yonge Street
The Committee inquired about the proposed street name and staff provided
clarification regarding Mrs. Phila Cannon and the Cannon family farmhouse.
The Committee expressed support for staff’s recommendation regarding the
proposed street name Phila Lane in order to honour the history of the family
and satisfy the condition previously set by Council.
The Committee inquired about the street naming policy and the possibility of
adding the name Dodaro to the street name list, and staff provided a brief
overview of the policy and process.
Moved by John Green
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Report No. HAC20-005 be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee’s comments regarding heritage
street naming for Cedartrail Subdivision File: SUB-2014-04 at 14288
Yonge Street be received and referred to staff for consideration and
action as appropriate.
Carried
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3. HAC20-007 – Heritage Designation and Consent Application for 15074
Yonge Street (Poplar Villa)
The Committee inquired about the permitted uses of the property and staff
provided clarification regarding its current designation and permitted uses
within the “PDS1 Promenade Downtown Shoulder – Central Commercial”
zone, an area intended for intensification.
The Committee expressed concerns about the severance proposal respecting
the resultant frontage size and balance of the lot with an added structure on
the south side, the Town’s influence on the architecture of a new structure that
would be complementary to the existing building, and the potential for the
severed parcel to be joined with the property to the south to accommodate a
new development. The Committee suggested that, with the heritage
designation and restrictions on the scale of any new development, the benefits
to intensification would be greatly reduced.
Staff advised that a potential development agreement would apply to the
severed parcels with specific restrictions to ensure protection of the heritage
attributes including the front yard landscape. Staff noted that any potential
development of the severed lot would be subject to the regular site plan
review process including review by the Committee and Council. Staff agreed
to confirm whether a development agreement registered on title would remain
if the severed parcel was merged with another lot.
The Committee expressed support for the heritage designation of the
property, including interior elements, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage
Act, and did not support the proposed severance.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by John Green
1. That Report No. HAC20-007 be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee’s comments regarding the
heritage designation for 15074 Yonge Street be received and referred to
staff for consideration.
Carried
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4. HAC20-008 – Streetscape Improvements for the Northeast Old Aurora
Heritage Conservation District
Staff provided an overview of the report providing a status update on the
streetscape improvement recommendations of the Northeast Old Aurora
Heritage Conservation District (NEOAHCD) Plan that have been implemented
by the Town and those that are outstanding due to budget constraints.
The Committee discussed and agreed that the remaining streetscape
improvement recommendations of the NEOAHCD Plan should be moved
forward and suggested that staff be directed by Council to complete a cost
analysis for consideration in the next budget cycle.
It was further suggested that, once the Downtown Street Wall Mural Program
is established, the Committee may wish to consider how the retaining wall in
front of Our Lady of Grace could be dedicated to the commemoration of the
Town’s heritage and the district as part of the streetscape analysis.
Moved by John Green
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Report No. HAC20-008 be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee’s comments regarding
streetscape improvements for the Northeast Old Aurora Heritage
Conservation District Plan be received and referred to staff for
consideration and action as appropriate.
Carried
6. Informational Items
None
7. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by John Green
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
Carried