AGENDA - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20180212Heritage
Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
Monday, February 12, 2018
7 p.m.
Holland Room
Aurora Town Hall
Public Release
February 5, 2018
Town of Aurora
Heritage Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
Date: Monday, February 12, 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 December 11, 2017
Recommended:
That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of December 11, 2017, be
received for information.
4. Delegations
(a) Sara Jordao, Larkin Architect Ltd. representing Our Lady of Grace Church
Re: Item 3 – HAC18-003 – Heritage Permit Application, Our Lady of Grace
Church, 15347 Yonge Street and 16 Catherine Avenue, File: NE-HCD
HPA-18-01
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5. Matters for Consideration
1. HAC18-001 – Request for Letter of Support – Community Heritage Ontario
Recommended:
1. That Report No. HAC18-001 be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
(a) That staff prepare a letter in support of Recommendations identified
within Report 10 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on
Environment and Sustainable Development.
2. HAC18-002 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of
Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
15858 Yonge Street
Recommended:
1. That Report No. HAC18-002 be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
(a) That the property located at 15858 Yonge Street be removed from the
Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest; and
(b) That future building elevations are subject to approval of Planning staff;
and
(c) That future building elevations are subject to a second review by the
Design Review Panel prior to issuance of a Building Permit.
3. HAC18-003 – Heritage Permit Application
Our Lady of Grace Church
15347 Yonge Street and 16 Catherine Avenue
File: NE-HCD-HPA-18-01
Recommended:
1. That Report No. HAC18-003 be received; and
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2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
(a) That Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-18-01 be approved;
and
(b) That the location design and wording of commemorative heritage
plaques be approved by staff prior to execution of the Site Plan
Agreement; and
(c) That, prior to execution of the Site Plan Agreement, the owner submit a
Letter of Credit to the Town for the installation of commemorative
heritage plaques and the preservation of 16 Catherine Avenue during
the demolition of Lynett Hall and construction of the proposed addition.
6. Informational Items
4. HAC17-027 – Yonge Street Building Inventory
(Deferred from Heritage Advisory Committee meeting of December 11, 2017)
Recommended:
1. That Report No. HAC17-027 be received for information.
5. Extract from Council Meeting of January 30, 2018
Re: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2017
Recommended:
1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of January 30, 2018, regarding the
Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of November 13, 2017, be
received for information.
7. New Business
8. Adjournment
Town of Aurora
Heritage Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Monday, December 11, 2017
Time and Location: 7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor Wendy Gaertner (Chair), Neil Asselin, Barry
Bridgeford, James Hoyes, John Kazilis, and Bob McRoberts
(Honorary Member)
Members Absent: Councillor Jeff Thom (Vice Chair), Martin Paivio and Ken
Turriff
Other Attendees: Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Building Services,
Jeff Healey, Planner, Anthony Ierullo, Manager, Long Range
and Strategy, and Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Neil Asselin
Seconded by Bob McRoberts
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following additions,
be approved:
• Delegation (a) Jim Burkitt, GOW Hastings Architects; Re: Item 1 – HAC17-028
– Request for Feedback, Restoration of the Aurora Armoury, 89 Mosley Street
• Item 4 – Additional Information to Item 1 – HAC17-028 – Request for
Feedback, Restoration of the Aurora Armoury, 89 Mosley Street; Re:
Correspondence from ERA Architects Inc. dated December 8, 2017
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 November 13, 2017
Moved by Neil Asselin
Seconded by Barry Bridgeford
That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of November 13, 2017, be
received; and
That the recommendation clauses 2. (b) and (d) of Item 1, HAC17-024 be
removed.
Carried as amended
4. Delegations
(a) Jim Burkitt, GOW Hastings Architects
Re: Item 1 – HAC17-028 – Request for Feedback, Restoration of the
Aurora Armoury, 89 Mosley Street
The Committee consented to consider Item 2 prior to Delegation (a).
Mr. Burkitt provided an overview of the history of the building, the proposed
design of the renovations, and responded to questions.
The Committee inquired about the post-secondary partnership with Niagara
College, and staff provided clarifications. The Committee further discussed the
proposed structural changes and the available space for community
engagement at the Armoury post the renovations.
Moved by Bob McRoberts
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. HAC17-028 – Request for Feedback, Restoration of the Aurora Armoury,
89 Mosley Street
The Committee discussed various aspects of the heritage attributes
associated with the Aurora Armoury. The Committee continued with various
questions to staff and the architect.
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Neil Asselin
1. That Report No. HAC17-028 be received; and
2. That the discussion and comments of the Committee regarding the
proposed alterations to the Aurora Armoury be referred to staff for
consideration and action as appropriate.
Carried
6. Informational Items
2. HAC17-027 – Yonge Street Building Inventory
Item 2 was considered prior to Delegation (a).
Staff provided background and a brief overview of the report.
The Committee had brief discussions regarding various aspects of the
historical significance of the properties, architectural monuments, and a
possibility of conducting a walking tour of the heritage area on Yonge Street.
The Committee consented to defer the report to the next Heritage Advisory
Committee meeting of February 12 for further discussion and input from
absent Committee members.
Motion to defer
Moved by James Hoyes
Seconded by John Kazilis
1. That Report No. HAC17-027 be deferred to the next Heritage Advisory
Committee meeting of February 12, 2018.
Motion to defer
Carried
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3. Extract from Council Meeting of November 14, 2017
Re: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2017,
and Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-10
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by John Kazilis
1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of November 14, 2017, regarding
the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of October 16, 2017,
and Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-10, be
received for information.
Carried
4. HAC17-028 – Additional Information to Item 1 – HAC17 -028 – Request for
Feedback, Restoration of the Aurora Armoury, 89 Mosley
Street; Re: Correspondence from ERA Architects Inc. dated
December 8, 2017
Staff provided a brief overview of the additional information.
Further to previous discussion regarding the Armoury, the Committee
discussed various aspects of the proposed renovations including exterior finish
materials, proposed door openings to Larmont Street and the Town Park, and
the commemoration of the Armoury’s military past.
Moved by James Hoyes
Seconded by Bob McRoberts
1. That Report No. HAC17-028 be received for information.
Carried
7. New Business
The Committee expressed concerns regarding the ongoing construction at 29
Mark Street, and staff provided clarifications.
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8. Adjournment
Moved by Neil Asselin
Seconded by James Hoyes
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
Carried
Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless otherwise adopted by
Council.
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Heritage Advisory Committee on February 12 @ 7pm
Heritage permit for Our Lady of Grace Church in Aurora (15347 Yonge St.)
Sara Jordao / Larkin Architect Ltd.
Larkin Architect Ltd. on behalf of Our Lady of Grace Church.
To answer any questions the Heritage Advisory Committee might have during the
meeting.
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Jeff Healey
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Town of Aurora
Heritage Advisory Committee Report No. HAC18-001
Subject: Request for Letter of Support- Community Heritage Ontario
Prepared by: Jeff Healey, Planner/Heritage Planning
Department: Planning and Development Services
Date: February 12, 2018
Recommendation
1. That Report No. HAC18-001 be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
a) That Staff prepare a letter in support of Recommendations identified within
Report 10 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment
and Sustainable Development
Executive Summary
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with a recommendation from the
Heritage Advisory Committee regarding the request from Community Heritage Ontario
to provide a letter of support for proposed legislation to be brought forward to the
Canadian House of Commons regarding heritage properties. The letter is to be
addressed to the Minister of Environment, Minister of Finance and Aurora’s Member of
Parliaments.
Background
On February 14 2017, Council supported proposed private Member’s Bill C-323, which
proposed a 20% tax credit for the restoration of properties on the Canadian Register of
Historic Places. The item was supported by the Heritage Advisory Committee on March
6th 2017.
On March 23 2017, Bill C-323 was passed via first reading by the House of Commons
and directed to Standing Committee prior to second reading. In December 2017, the
Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development prepared a report
identifying a series of recommendations supporting statutory protection of federally
owned properties and providing tax credits for privately owned properties identified on
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the Canadian Register of Historic Places. A list of the report’s recommendations is
found in Attachment #1.
Analysis
Despite the Government of Canada’s existing protection measures for National
Government Buildings and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, no federal statue is in place
obligating the government to protect these structures and landscapes. Historic
buildings are currently preserved through the Standards and Guidelines for the
Conservation of Historic Places in Canada.
The majority of the recommendations by the Standing Committee include greater
protection measures for heritage buildings under the ownership of the Federal
Government and the inclusion of Indigenous historic buildings, monuments and
commemoration measures in support of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The
following recommendations may encourage additional conservation measures for
heritage resources within Aurora:
Recommendation 5: Introduce legislation to provide a statutory obligation on federal
department, agencies and Crown corporations to protect the commemorative integrity of
all national historic sites of Canada
Recommendation 5 would bring additional conservation obligations from Parks Canada
for Aurora’s National Historic Site- the Hillary House.
Recommendation 9 d): Introduce legislation to give statutory recognition of the
Canadian Register of Historic Places and the Standards and Guidelines for the
Conservation of Historic Places in Canada.
This recommendation will provide an elevated status to these buildings and landscapes
with the Federal Government, in addition to the Provincial Government.
Recommendation 11: Establish a tax credit for the restoration and preservation of
buildings listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.
With an elevated status from Recommendation 9 d), Recommendation 11 will allow a
federal tax credit for property owners who restore a home on the register. The details
surrounding a tax credit are not specified in the Standing Committee report, however
any tax credit can bring relief to property owners who wish to preserve their property’s
historic character.
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The Canadian Register of Historic Places contains twenty-two (22) individual properties
within Aurora and the Northeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District. These
include properties include public and privately owned buildings Designated under Parts
IV or V of the Ontario Heritage Act. Examples of properties on the Register include the
Hillary House, Horton Place the Aurora Armoury, the Carpenters House, Church Street
School, Willow Farm and the Morrison House.
Recommendation 12: In co-operation with provincial and territorial government, work to
adapt future version of Canada’s National Model Building Codes in a manner that will
facilitate the restoration and the rehabilitation of existing buildings and the preservation
of their heritage characteristics.
The Ontario Building Code currently recognizes the repair and restoration of heritage
buildings. However there remains a few conflicts between the conversion of buildings
between residential to commercial or institutional uses. This legislation would work to
better harmonize provincial building codes to recognize unique characteristics of
heritage buildings which are unable to meet modern building code standards.
Recommendation 14: Consider supporting an initiative modelled after the “Main Street
America” model, to encourage public and private investment in commercial historic
buildings in rural areas and small cities as a catalyst for community sustainability and
economic development.
The Standing Committee report appears to be focused historic commercial areas within
rural Canada which are isolated from urban areas. However, there may be an
opportunity for Aurora’s Historic Downtown to be considered for inclusion in a funding
program administered by Parks Canada.
Legal Considerations
N/A
Financial Implications
Town owned buildings located on the Canadian Registrar of Historic Places may be
eligible for a tax credit in a future restoration project.
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Communications Considerations
No communication required.
Link to Strategic Plan
The conservation of heritage resources supports the Strategic Plan goal of Supporting
an Exceptional Quality of Life for All through its accomplishment in satisfying
requirements in objective Celebrating and Promoting our Culture.
Alternative(s) to the Recommendation
1. That a letter of support not be sent to the Federal Government.
Conclusions
At the request of the Heritage Advisory Committee, staff will prepare a letter to the
Minister of Environment, Minister of Finance and Aurora’s Member of Parliaments in
support of the 17 recommendations identified by the Standing Committee on
Environment and Sustainable Development. New funding measures from the Federal
Government will provide new opportunities for homeowners to repair and restore their
homes, while preserving important heritage attributes.
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Town of Aurora
Heritage Advisory Committee Report No. HAC18-002
Subject: Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora Register of
Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
15858 Yonge Street
Prepared by: Jeff Healey, Planner/ Heritage Planning
Department: Planning and Development Services
Date: February 12, 2018
Recommendation
1. That Report No. HAC18-002 be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
a) That the property located at 15858 Yonge Street be removed from the
Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest;
b) That future building elevations are subject to approval of Planning
Staff; and
c) That future building elevations are subject to a second review by the
Design Review Panel prior to issuance of a Building Permit.
Executive Summary
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with recommendations from the
Heritage Advisory Committee regarding the request to remove the property located at
15858 Yonge Street from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest.
• The structure was constructed circa 1935 and can described as a 1 ½ storey
bungalow
• The first owner of the house was Hugh C. Mcrae
• The owners have submitted a conceptual site plan and elevations for a new
single detached dwelling
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Background
The owner of the property located at 15858 Yonge Street submitted an Application to
request that the subject property be removed from the Aurora Register of Properties of
Cultural Heritage Value or Interest on December 18, 2017.
Location
The subject property is located on the west side of Yonge Street between St. John’s
Sideroad and Orchard Heights Boulevard. More specifically, the building is located
approximately 50 meters north of the St. Andrews College entrance (See Attachment 1).
The property is listed and non-designated on the Aurora Register of Properties of
Cultural Heritage Value or Interest and can be described as a 1 ½ storey foursquare
bungalow. The building was constructed c. 1933 and the builder is unknown.
Provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act for delisting process
According to Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act, a Municipal Register of Cultural
Heritage Value or Interest may include properties that have not been designated under
the Ontario Heritage Act, but that the Council of a Municipality believes to be of cultural
heritage value or interest.
The principal implication of properties non-designated and listed on the Aurora Register
pertains to subsection 27. (3) of the Ontario Heritage Act where,
If property included in the register under subsection (1.2) has not been
designated under section 29, the owner of the property shall not demolish
or remove a building or structure on the property or permit the demolition
or removal of the building or structure unless the owner gives the council
of the municipality at least 60 days notice in writing of the owner’s
intention to demolish or remove the building or structure or to permit the
demolition or removal of the building or structure. 2006, c. 11, Sched. B,
s. 11 (2).
The purpose of providing Council with 60 days to determine the Notice of Intention is to
provide time to determine whether or not the property should be designated under the
Ontario Heritage Act. According to subsection 27(1.3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, the
Council of a Municipality shall, before removing the reference to such a property from
the Register, consult with its Municipal Heritage Committee.
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Analysis
History of the Property
According to research prepared by the Aurora Museum (see Attachment 6), the land
parcel for 15858 Yonge Street was severed from Lot 85 in 1936. Hugh Mcrae owned
the Willow Farm estate further to the north. Mcrae was identified as a miner at the Split
Lake Gold Mines, a mining operation in Northwestern Ontario. The parcel of land was
severed off the Willow Farm estate and sold to Edith and Cyril Kirk. The Kirk’s
established a honey business on the property, therefore the building likely served as
both a residence and as the location to package and sell honey. The Kirks would
continue to own the property until 1952.
The next owner of the property was Arthur Hayne. Hayne was a photographer by
profession. In 1967, Hayne briefly transferred ownership of the property to the Director
of the Veterans Land Act. It is not clear whether Haynes was formerly a veteran or
whether a loan was received via the Veterans Land Act. Arthur Hayne would own the
property between 1952 and 1979.
A Kennel and Dog Grooming business was established on the property circa 1980. The
business would continue to operate until circa 2015. The property was sold to St.
Andrew’s College in 2017.
Heritage Features of the Existing Building
The existing building can be described as a 1½ storey rectangular shape structure with
a hipped roof. The front elevation of the building (facing south) displays a one storey
mudroom, with a matching hipped roof. The building is currently clad with a cream
coloured, wood board siding covered with a layer of stucco coating. The current siding
likely covers a wood clapboard or further stucco siding underneath. Windows on the
lower storey of the front elevation are ordained with a shingled dormer. Double-hung
windows were the likely original windows to the home. Only two double-hung windows
remain on the building. The remaining windows are casement windows. A 28m2
sunroom was added to the east elevation of the building during the 1990’s. A pool,
gazebo and several accessory structures from a former kennel business are present on
the property. It is noted that red bricks are laid throughout the property to create walking
paths around the property.
Site visits were conducted on December 5, 2017 and January 23 2018 (see Attachment
4). The interior appears to be modern, with very few discernable original elements.
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Neighbourhood Context
Yonge Street, between St. John’s Sideroad to the north and Orchard Heights Boulevard
to the south, encompasses a total of fourteen (14) properties, four (4) of which are listed
or designated on the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest.
This portion of Yonge Street contains the St. Andrew’s College campus (established in
1926) and farm homesteads from the former hamlet of Costford’s Corners located
further north at Yonge and St. John’s Sideroad. The property is located immediately
north of the entrance gates to St. Andrew’s College. It is noted that 15858 Yonge Street
is located within close proximity of two (2) properties Designated under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act. The designated properties are as follows:
• 15900 Yonge Street- Willow Farm
• 16003 Yonge Street- The Red House
Building Evaluation
The Evaluation Working Group met to perform an objective evaluation of the subject
property on Wednesday January 24, 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 purpose of the 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 found the subject property to score at Group 3, suggesting that the
property is “moderately significant, worthy of documentation and preservation as part of
a historic grouping”.
According to the Heritage Evaluation Guide for buildings scored within Group 3:
• The designation of the building pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act may be
supported with an approved restoration plan, but would not necessarily be
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initiated by the Town unless part of a historic grouping such as an intact
streetscape;
• Retention of the building on site is supported, particularly if part of a historic
streetscape; and
• If the building is to be demolished, a photographic record, measured drawings
and/or salvage of significant architectural elements may be required.
The conservation of remaining physical attributes of the property would require formal
designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, making it necessary for owners to
obtain Heritage Permits for proposed work.
The Ontario Heritage Act provides criteria for determining cultural heritage value or
interest with Ontario Regulation 9/06. This Regulation requires that a building must
exhibit significant design/physical, or associative, or contextual value to warrant
designation. The Evaluation working group found the highest rated category for the
building was to have some Contextual value, rated 41/100. Design/physical value for
the building was rated 27/100. The associative value for the building was rated 26/100.
The Evaluation working group found the final weighted score for 15858 Yonge Street to
be 29.4/100.
Proposed Concept Plan
The owner wishes to remove the property from the Aurora Register as a non-designated
‘listed’ property with the intention of demolishing the existing structure on the subject
property to construct a new building. St. Andrew’s College proposes to construct a
4,000 ft2 home on the property, to serve as a headmaster’s residence. A conceptual site
plan and elevations are shown in Attachment 5. The drawings provided to date are
conceptual and subject to further changes, therefore staff request that a second review
by the Design Review Panel and further staff review be conducted once concrete
building plans are developed.
It is noted that the subject lands are located within the Environmental Protection Area of
the Official Plan. As such, a proposed new dwelling must conform to Section 12.5.2 g)
of the Official Plan, which requires the owner to submit an Environmental Impact
Statement demonstrating that a new building will not impact existing wetlands, habitat of
endangered species or environmentally significant areas. An amendment to the zoning
by-law may be required should results of environmental studies determine that
Environmental Protection lands are present on the property.
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Design Review Panel
The application was reviewed by the Design Review Panel on February 2, 2018. The
Panel provided the following comments on the proposal.
• Discussed the possibility of siting a new building in the location of the existing
structure as it is the high point on the property;
• Discussed the surrounding LSRCA regulation area, floodplain considerations and
possible amendments to the zoning by-law;
• Recommended an adjustment of the driveway to the private road to minimize
removal of healthy trees; and
• The Panel requested a second review of the drawings when the applicant has
prepared detailed drawings of the proposed building.
Legal Considerations
None.
Financial Implications
There are no financial implications.
Communications Considerations
No communication required.
Link to Strategic Plan
The conservation of heritage resources supports the Strategic Plan goal of Supporting
an Exceptional Quality of Life for All through its accomplishment in satisfying
requirements in objective Celebrating and Promoting our Culture.
Alternative(s) to the Recommendation
1. Refuse the application and recommend that the property remain listed on the
Aurora Registrar of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.
2. Refuse the application and recommend Designation under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act.
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Town of Aurora
Heritage Advisory Committee Report No. HAC18-003
Subject: Heritage Permit Application
Our Lady of Grace Church
15347 Yonge Street & 16 Catherine Avenue
File: NE-HCD-HPA-18-01
Prepared by: Jeff Healey, Planner/ Heritage Planning
Department: Planning and Development Services
Date: February 12, 2018
Recommendation
1. That Report No. HAC18-003 be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
a) That Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-18-01 be approved; and
b) That the location design and wording of commemorative heritage
plaques be approved by staff prior to execution of the site plan
agreement; and
c) That prior to execution of a Site Plan Agreement, the owner submit a
Letter of Credit to the Town for the installation of commemorative
heritage plaques and the preservation of 16 Catherine Avenue during
the demolition of Lynett Hall and construction of the proposed
addition;
Executive Summary
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with recommendations from the
Heritage Advisory Committee regarding Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-18-
01 regarding proposed alterations and additions to 15347 Yonge Street and 16
Catherine Avenue, designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the
Northeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District.
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• The existing Church was constructed in 1983
• 16 Catherine Avenue, also known as the Thomas Browning House, was
constructed in 1886 and the Lynett Hall addition was added to the structure in the
1960’s.
• The Roman Catholic Archdiocese is proposing to construct a 171 m2 addition to
the Narthex (fronting Yonge Street) and a 10m2 Sanctuary at the east end of the
church.
• The Roman Catholic Archdiocese also proposes to demolish the 477m2 Lynett
Hall addition from 16 Catherine Avenue and construct a 54m2 rear addition
• The owner has submitted a Heritage Impact Assessment Memo, prepared by
ERA Architects Inc, dated July 25 2017
Background
On August 19, 2017, the owner submitted a Site Plan application to the Town for the
subject lands. The owner submitted Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-18-01 on
January 12, 2018.
The subject property was designated in 2006 under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
as part of the Northeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District. Section 42 of the Act
states that,
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.
The Heritage Permit Application was deemed complete by staff on January 16, 2018.
Council has 90 days to respond to the Application or else the Application is
automatically approved.
Location
The subject property is located on the east side of Yonge Street, between Catherine
Avenue and Maple Street (See Attachment 1).
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Northeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Plan
The Our Lady of Grace church lands contain site specific polices within Section 9.5.3.6
of the Northeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Plan as a potential
Redevelopment Site.
In accordance with the District Polices in Section 6.5.2, the continuing
congregational use of this property is supported in the event of future disposal of
the property by the current owner. In the event of new construction, the
building/street relationship should be restored in accordance with Section 9.5.3.3.
The District Plan is flexible in a number of potential redevelopment scenarios (including
Commercial, Residential and Institutional uses) which may be proposed on the site in
the future. The proposal under consideration within this report is not considered a
redevelopment of the site, instead is considered as an alteration to existing uses on the
lands.
Heritage Attributes of the Existing Buildings
The existing church can be described as a 2 storey brick structure comprising of two
front gable roofs, connected by a cross-gable join. Built in 1983, the existing church
exhibits Colonial Revival architecture, characterized by four columns and 2nd storey
balcony over the church offices to the south and three portico columns at the Narthex
entrance to the north. Two main entrances are displayed on the front elevation (facing
Yonge Street) one entrance is located at the Narthex, while a second entrance is
located underneath the cross-gable join in the middle of the structure. The Narthex is
capped with a white, metal steeple. The Colonial Revival architectural style was popular
in the early 1980’s with the celebrations of Ontario’s Bicentennial bringing a renewed
concern for architectural heritage.
16 Catherine Avenue, comprising of Lynett Hall can be described as a 2 ½ storey
Victorian Gothic structure. Constructed in 1886, the floor plan of the original structure
gives the building a distinct “L-Shaped” appearance. The front of the building displays a
front porch with three classical columns with brick piers (coated with stucco). The top of
the porch serves as a balcony, which is accessed from the front elevation. The building
is currently clad in stucco, likely covering the original brick underneath. The Lynett hall
addition was constructed in the 1960’s can be described as a 2 storey brick structure,
rectangular in shape. Lynett hall is currently clad in matching stucco with the original
house. Despite the unsympathetic addition to the building, the original structure’s
window openings and doors appear to remain intact.
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Analysis
On January 18 2018, staff issued a Notice of Receipt on behalf of Council as per By-law
5365-11 (being a By-law to delegate certain assigned Council authority under the
Ontario Heritage Act regarding the power to consent to alterations of designated
heritage properties).
Proposed Alterations and Demolitions
The owners propose a number of alterations to the existing Our Lady of Grace Church
and 16 Catherine Avenue. An assessment of the works are described in the Heritage
Impact Assessment Memo, prepared by ERA Architects Inc.
Church Building- Expansion to Narthex
The owner is proposing to construct a 171 m2 addition to the Narthex (fronting Yonge
Street) and a 10m2 Sanctuary at the east end of the church. In order to construct the
Narthex addition, the Portico and Columns are proposed to be removed. The new
narthex proposes a front gable roof, matching the pitch of the original structure. The
Narthex addition will comprise of brick cladding to match the original structure. The front
elevation of the Narthex will comprise of three (3) glazed windows measuring from the
ground to the ceiling of the first storey.
A new brick steeple with a standing seam metal roof is proposed at the northwest
corner of the Narthex. The steeple has a square base (4.6 metres x 4.6 metres) and
measures 23.4 metres in height from the base to the tip of the roof.
Overall, the addition to the Narthex supports the use of the existing structure, therefore
is supported within the context of the District Plan. Staff will request that the owner
submit sample bricks for staff review prior to issuance of a building permit.
Church Building- Sanctuary Addition and Windows
On the east elevation (facing existing homes on Spruce Street) is a proposed 10 m2
expansion to the chancel (identified in the plans as a Sanctuary). The sanctuary
measures approximately 8.3 metres in length and 1.6 metres in depth. The sanctuary is
proposed to be clad with brick with stone detailing to match the original building and will
feature a single glazed window (approximately 32 m2 in size).
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On the north and south elevations of the nave of the church, the owners propose to
remove the existing upper-level windows and replace with larger windows. Each
windows will measure approximately 18 m2 in size. A 4.7 m dormer is proposed to cap
each proposed window, which will comprise of standing seam metal cladding and an
aluminium curtain wall. A total of four new windows are proposed on the north elevation
and two windows are proposed on the south elevation.
Staff note that the existing building characteristics make the church unable to meet all
policies of the District Plan (such as building depth and building height). The size of the
window of the Sanctuary is not in keeping with window ratios of the District Plan (section
9.2.3). Therefore staff note that the use of the building is for institutional purposes and
must rather be viewed as far as compatibility with the surrounding neighbourhood.
The windows and the sanctuary addition are proposed to increase the amount of light
into the church. These alterations will change the style of the existing church, however
staff agree with the owner’s heritage consultant that the proposal will not create a
negative impact to surrounding properties within the Heritage District.
Church Building- Exterior Finish alterations
A number of miscellaneous alterations are proposed on the building, including: The
removal of the existing white metal steeple, removal of accessibility ramp with staircase
on the east elevation, the removal of the portico, columns, and 2nd floor balcony from
the church offices and repair and replacement of roof shingles.
It is noted that the removal of the accessibility ramp is proposed in order to allow for
greater traffic circulation on the property. The building has become accessible from the
Yonge Street entrances.
Along with the portico and column removal the removal of the balcony and the columns
is a removal of the architectural elements of the Colonial Revival Architectural style. The
balcony entrance will be limited to a glass Juliette balcony. The Committee should be
aware that the building will exhibit greater Post Modern architectural features as a result
of the alterations to the Church Building.
16 Catherine Avenue- Removal of Lynett Hall and Proposed rear addition
The owners propose the removal of the existing Lynett Hall addition (approximately 477
m2) and the construction of a 2 storey 54 m2 rear addition behind 16 Catherine Avenue.
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The removal of Lynett Hall in favour of a reduced addition is supported as a new
addition would be in favourable to the size and scale of the existing historic home.
The proposed addition can be described as a 2 storey rear addition with a front gable
roof. The addition is proposed to be clad in smooth painted wood board and batten
siding with a cement board and parged finish at ground level. The windows for the
addition are proposed to be double hung. Windows on the addition are clustered on the
first floor as part of a proposed sunroom, maintaining the window style of the addition.
The addition will bring the proposed total lot depth of the building to 12.1 metres, which
meets provisions of the District Plan. The original home is proposed to remain in-situ,
with the existing stucco siding remaining on the house. As part of the 2nd submission,
staff have received a letter from the owners structural engineer, which will take careful
consideration of the demolition of Lynett Hall to prevent any structural instability of the
original structure
Entire Site- Parking Plan and Traffic Circulation
Minor changes to the parking lot are proposed on site in order to maximize parking
spaces and improve traffic circulation on-site. In total, 203 parking spaces (including 8
barrier-free parking spaces are proposed, an increase of 34 spaces from the existing
total spaces. A minor expansion to parking and traffic circulation is proposed at the
northwest corner of the site. With the removal of Lynett Hall, the owners propose a
vehicular laneway and an extended parking area in its place. The proposal has taken
into consideration Section 6.5.5 of the District Plan, which speaks to Commercial
Parking Lots. The extended parking is not proposed beyond the front face of the church
building.
Entire Site- Proposed Landscaping
The owners propose to plant additional trees along the perimeter of the property and a
portion of the former location of Lynett Hall. Approximately 35 new trees will be planted
on site. Established trees along Maple Street, Catheirne Avenue and surrounding Lions
Parquette are proposed to remain. Two trees immediately southwest of the Narthex,
fronting Yonge Street and one mature tree in the northwest corner of the property are
proposed to be removed to allow for an expanded gathering space and parking area.
Trees and shrubs surrounding the Nave, Lynett Hall and the rear courtyard of the
church are also proposed to be removed. New plantings will comprise of tree species
such as Sugar Maple, Black Maple, Red Oak, Hop Hornbeam, Black Tupelo and
Kentucky Coffee trees. All tree species are identified as native and most species
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mentioned in this report are encouraged within the Section 9.7 of the District Plan. Tree
species will be reviewed Operations Staff as part of Site Plan approval.
With respect to walkways, it is noted that the existing walkway to the Narthex from
Yonge Street is proposed to be located approximately 10 metres to the north. The
walkway will maintain the pedestrian orientation of the building to Yonge Street, which is
encouraged within the District Plan.
Heritage plaques to be installed on the lands
Staff have requested that two heritage plaques be installed on site to commemorate the
Inglehurst mansion and Doan Castle which formerly existed on the subject lands. A
plaque for Inglehurst is anticipated on the north end of the property while the plaque for
Doan Castle will be located adjacent to Lions Parquette. Staff will work with the owner’s
heritage consultant on appropriate wording and design of both plaques prior to
execution of the site plan agreement.
Design Review Panel
The Design Review Panel has provided preliminary feedback on the site plan
application on June 23, 2017. The following is a summary of the Panel’s comments:
• Consideration of materials to “break up” the tower/ steeple using banding or
additional detailing
• The proportion of the windows on the nave should be (slightly) adjusted
• Overall the Panel determined that the alterations to the church were not major
alterations
Legal Considerations
Not applicable.
Financial Implications
There are no financial implications.
Communications Considerations
No communication required.
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Link to Strategic Plan
The conservation of heritage resources supports the Strategic Plan goal of Supporting
an Exceptional Quality of Life for All through its accomplishment in satisfying
requirements in objective Celebrating and Promoting our Culture.
Alternative(s) to the Recommendation
1. That Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-18-01 be denied.
Conclusions
A detailed review of the site plan continues for the subject lands. It is recommended that
Heritage Permit application NE-HCD-HPA-18-01 be approved for the property located at
15347 Yonge Street and 16 Catherine Avenue. Sample bricks will be reviewed by staff
to ensure colour and dimensions are similar to the bricks on the existing church.
Once a Heritage Permit Application is received, Council has ninety (90) days from the
date of issuing a Notice of Receipt to: consent to the application with or without terms
and conditions, or refuse the application.
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Town of Aurora Heritage Advisory Committee Report No.HAC17-027
Subject: Yonge Street Building Inventory
Prepared by: Jeff Healey, Planner/ Heritage Planning
Department: Planning and Building Services
Date: December 11, 2017
Recommendation
1.That Report No. HAC17-027 be received for information.
Executive Summary
The purpose of this report is to provide the Heritage Advisory Committee information
with respect to properties located along Yonge Street between Wellington Street and
Kennedy Street.
•Yonge Street south of Wellington Street, north of Kennedy Street contains
twenty-one (21) properties Listed on the Aurora Registrar of Properties of
Cultural Heritage value or Interest and three (3) properties Designated under Part
IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
•Yonge Street contains a wide variety of buildings spanning different eras of
Aurora’s history from the 1850’s to present day.
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 following recommendation was provided by the Heritage Advisory
Committee:
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1.That Report No. HAC17-019 be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
(a)That staff provide an information report regarding listed, designated, and
potentially historic properties on Yonge Street between Wellington Street and
Kennedy Street.
Carried as amended
Location
The lands considered within this report comprise of Yonge Street between Wellington
Street to the north and Kennedy Street to the south (See Attachment 1). The lands
contain twenty-one (21) properties Listed on the Aurora Registrar of Properties of
Cultural Heritage value or Interest and three (3) properties Designated under Part IV of
the Ontario Heritage Act.
Analysis
The Inventory of properties on Yonge Street from Wellington Street to Kennedy Street is
provided in Attachment 2. The inventory provides preliminary information about each
building, including its historical name, construction date, heritage status, architecture
details and other notes. Moving away from the historical core of Yonge Street, buildings
not identified as Listed or Designated structures may have less historic information
readily available.
Yonge Street from Wellington to Kennedy contains a wide variety of construction dates
representative of the development of Yonge Street from the mid-19th Century to present.
•5 buildings constructed between 1820 and 1860 (primarily 1850’s)
•12 buildings constructed between 1861 and 1890
•9 buildings constructed between 1891 and 1920
•8 buildings constructed between 1921 and 1950
•16 buildings constructed between 1951 and 2017
•4 vacant properties
The oldest structure within the Inventory area is 15114 Yonge Street, which was
constructed in 1820. It is noted that this building was originally located in Witchurch-
Stouffville utilized as a Quaker Meeting house and was relocated to Aurora in the
1940’s.
A fire destroyed a number of commercial buildings on the west side of Yonge Street in
1887, resulting in a number of new commercial building built immediately afterwards.
This may suggest why there are a higher proportion of Yonge Street buildings
constructed between 1861 and 1890.
A number of buildings constructed in the late 1870’s though to the early 1920’s are
considered to be second generation buildings, therefore an earlier building likely
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existed. An example is the Ashton and Lloyd Buildings, where the previous building was
the home of Richard Machell, founder of Machell’s Corners (later renamed Aurora in
1863).
Should the entire building stock of Yonge Street properties be categorized into 30-year
construction periods, beginning in 1860, between 6 and 12 buildings from each
construction period continue to remain. Therefore, there is a consistent stock of
buildings reflective of different periods of Aurora’s history.
Several listed and designated properties within the commercial core of Yonge Street
carry rich history related to the early commercial development of Aurora. The historical
notes indicated in the inventory are only a brief summary of each building’s history. A
more detailed research project is recommended to understand the detailed history of
each building.
All four vacant properties currently have planning applications submitted with the Town.
Each proposal will be reviewed with consideration of the Aurora Promenade policies
and surrounding historical context.
Financial Implications
There are no financial implications.
Communications Considerations
No Communication Required.
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
None.
Conclusions
The Yonge Street Inventory has identified a wide variety of listed and designated
buildings. Aurora’s Yonge Street contains rich history beginning in the first half of the
19th Century. Many original buildings remain, with varying amounts of original
architectural elements remaining between buildings. Should the entire building stock of
Yonge Street properties be categorized into 30-year construction periods, beginning in
1860, between 6 and 12 buildings from each construction period continue to remain.
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Attachments
Attachment #1 -Location Map
Attachment #2 -Inventory of Yonge Street Buildings, dated November 2017
Previous Reports
1.Heritage Advisory Committee Report No. HAC17-014, dated June 12, 2017.
Pre-submission Review
Reviewed by the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Planning and Building
Services.
Departmental Approval
Marco Ramunno
Director, Planning and Building Services
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5. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thom
C1. General Committee Meeting Report of January 23, 2018
1. That the General Committee meeting report of January 23, 2018, be received
and the following recommendations carried by the Committee approved:
(C4) Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2017
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of November 13,
2017, be received for information.
Carried
Extract from
Council Meeting of
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Public Release
February 12, 2018
Town of Aurora
Additional Items to
Heritage Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
Monday, February 12, 2018
7 p.m., Holland Room
• Delegation (b) Steve Mills, Resident; Re: Item 3 – HAC18-003 – Heritage Permit
Application, Our Lady of Grace Church, 15347 Yonge Street
and 16 Catherine Ave, File: NE-HCD-HPA-18-01
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