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Agenda - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20240212Town of Aurora Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Date:Monday, February 12, 2024 Time:7 p.m. Location:Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall Meetings are available to the public in person and via live stream on the Town’s YouTube channel. To participate, please visit aurora.ca/participation. Pages 1.Call to Order 2.Land Acknowledgement 3.Approval of the Agenda 4.Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof 5.Receipt of the Minutes 5.1 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2023 1 That the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2023, be received for information. 1. 6.Delegations 7.Matters for Consideration 7.1 Memorandum from Associate Manager of Development Planning; Re: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-01 - 59 Catherine Avenue 5 That the memorandum regarding Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-01 – 59 Catherine Avenue be received; and 1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee comments regarding Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-01 – 59 Catherine Avenue be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate. 2. 7.2 Memorandum from Senior Landscape Architect and Associate Manager of Development Planning; Re: Tree Removal Permit - 15342 Yonge Street 14 (Horton Place) That the memorandum regarding Tree Removal Permit Application – 15342 Yonge Street be received; and 1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee comments regarding Tree Removal Permit Application – 15342 Yonge Street be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate. 2. 8.Informational Items 9.New Business 10.Adjournment Town of Aurora Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Date: Time: Location: Monday, November 6, 2023 7 p.m. Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall Committee Members: Councillor John Gallo (Chair) Cynthia Bettio John Green David Heard Kevin Hughes* Bob McRoberts Members Absent: Jeff Lanthier (Vice Chair) Other Attendees: Adam Robb, Associate Manager, Development Planning Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator *Attended electronically _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. 2. Land Acknowledgement The Committee acknowledged that the meeting took place on Anishinaabe lands, the traditional and treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island, recognizing the many other Nations whose presence here continues to this day, the special relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this territory, and that Aurora has shared responsibility for the stewardship of these lands and waters. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams Treaties of 1923. Page 1 of 23 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, November 6, 2023 2 3. Approval of the Agenda Moved by John Green Seconded by Bob McRoberts That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. Carried 4. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50. 5. Receipt of the Minutes 5.1 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2023 Moved by Bob McRoberts Seconded by Cynthia Bettio 1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2023, be received for information. Carried 6. Delegations None. 7. Matters for Consideration 7.1 Memorandum from Associate Manager of Development Planning; Re: Heritage Permit Application File: HPA-2023-07, 53 Spruce Street Staff provided a brief overview of the memorandum and proposed alterations at the subject property located within the Town's Northeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District. Staff highlighted that, as no major architectural alterations are proposed through the subject application, staff are still reviewing and considering the application for delegated authority approval by staff. The Committee expressed support for the Page 2 of 23 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, November 6, 2023 3 request and for moving forward with delegated authority approval should the application meet the criteria. Moved by John Green Seconded by Bob McRoberts 1. That the memorandum regarding Heritage Permit Application File: HPA-2023-07, 53 Spruce Street, be received; and 2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee comments regarding Heritage Permit Application File: HPA-2023-07, 53 Spruce Street, be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate. Carried 7.2 Memorandum from Associate Manager of Development Planning; Re: Requested Heritage Impact Assessment, 16, 20, and 22 Allaura Boulevard Staff gave a brief overview of the memorandum and Heritage Impact Assessment, which was provided in response to the Committee's review of the subject development proposal at its meeting of July 31, 2023. The Committee and staff discussed a number of concerns and suggestions including: the requirement for high quality fencing and coniferous landscape plantings along the shared property boundary that respects the esthetic and importance of the Peace Park; area compatibility of the proposed development, height, and facades; request for conceptual renderings of the development including fencing, landscaping, and views from Yonge Street; and the importance of maintaining the significance and privacy of the Peace Park so that it not be overshadowed by the proposed development. Staff advised that these matters would be included in the conditions of approval for the application. The Committee inquired about provisions to prevent any impact on the Peace Park from the development’s waste. Staff advised that the proposal is reviewed for conformity with turning radiuses for garbage trucks and collection, that the waste pickup is to be revised to be located further away from the Peace Park, and that this concern would be carried forward. The Committee further inquired about the possibility of naming streets in the development to reflect the history of local veterans. Staff agreed to Page 3 of 23 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, November 6, 2023 4 follow up on this suggestion and confirmed that the street name inventory has been updated to reflect all names on the Cenotaph. Moved by Cynthia Bettio Seconded by John Green 1. That the memorandum regarding Requested Heritage Impact Assessment, 16, 20, and 22 Allaura Boulevard, be received; and 2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee comments regarding Requested Heritage Impact Assessment, 16, 20, and 22 Allaura Boulevard, and development proposal be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate. Carried 8. Informational Items None. 9. New Business The Committee expressed concerns regarding the deteriorating condition of the Town's downtown core and heritage area due to an increase in graffiti, dumped waste and cigarette butts, sidewalks with uneven grades, and vandalism of businesses and heritage properties. Staff agreed to discuss this matter with the appropriate Town departments. 10. Adjournment Moved by Cynthia Bettio Seconded by Bob McRoberts That the meeting be adjourned at 7:29 p.m. Carried Page 4 of 23 100 John West Way Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 (905) 727-3123 aurora.ca Town of Aurora Memorandum Planning and Development Services Re: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-01 – 59 Catherine Avenue To: Heritage Advisory Committee From: Adam Robb, MPL, MCIP, RPP, CAHP Associate Manager of Development Planning Date: February 12, 2024 Recommendation 1. That the memorandum regarding Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-01 – 59 Catherine Avenue be received; and 2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee comments regarding Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-01 – 59 Catherine Avenue be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate. Background 59 Catherine Avenue is a designated heritage property located within the Town’s Northeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District. The primary dwelling was constructed circa 1913 and is representative of the Edwardian foursquare architectural style. A rear addition was completed prior to 1978 according to aerial imagery. Analysis The owner of the property is looking to alter the windows specifically on the non- heritage portion (rear addition) of the building. No alteration to the original building is occurring. The proposed work qualifies for delegated staff approval with the permit being presented to the Heritage Advisory Committee for information purposes and for any comment prior to approval being granted. Attachments Attachment #1 – Location Map Attachment #2 – Proposed Alterations Page 5 of 23 59 Catherine AvenueNortheast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District BoundaryPage 6 of 23 WINDOW #1 – SOUTH KITCHEN Photo 1: Exis,ng Kitchen window. South facing, slide open - wish to replace with larger window. See photo 2 below. Attachment 2 Page 7 of 23 Photo 2. Single window. White. BoBom leD and right will be awning windows. Middle and uppers are fixed. Page 8 of 23 WINDOW #2: EAST FACING REMOVED Photo 3: Removing east facing side window to make room for kitchen cabinets. Will patch exterior siding. Page 9 of 23 Page 10 of 23 WINDOW 3 – REPLACED WITH SMALLER WINDOW Photo 4: North facing widow being replaced by a slightly smaller approx. (6 inches in height, 3 inches in width) smaller white window, to accommodate new counters. Fixed pane window. Exis,ng siding to be patched. Page 11 of 23 Page 12 of 23 Page 13 of 23 100 John West Way Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 (905) 727-3123 aurora.ca Town of Aurora Memorandum Operational Services Re: Tree Removal Permit Application – 15342 Yonge Street To: Heritage Advisory Committee From: Gary Greidanus, Senior Landscape Architect Adam Robb, Associate Manager of Development Planning Date: February 12, 2024 Recommendation 1. That the memorandum regarding Tree Removal Permit Application – 15342 Yonge Street be received; and 2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee comments regarding Tree Removal Permit Application – 15342 Yonge Street be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate. Background 15342 Yonge Street is a designated heritage property located within the Town’s Northeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District. The primary structure was built in 1875 and is recognized as a well-preserved example of the Italianate architectural style. No changes or alterations to the structure itself are considered as part of this application. The Town’s Tree Protection By-law 5850-15 defines trees within the Heritage Conservation District as Heritage Trees. Further, Section 9 (1) (b) of the By-law states: If a tree subject to an Application is found by the Director to be a Heritage Tree, the Director shall not issue a permit unless the injury, destruction or removal is approved by Council following a review by the Town’s Heritage Advisory Committee. On November 13, 2023, the Owner of the property applied for the removal of a tree, noting suspected structural issues as well as site line issues for cars exiting the Page 14 of 23 Tree Removal Permit Application – 15342 Yonge Street February 12, 2024 Page 2 of 2 property. The Town’s Forestry Technician attended the site and confirmed the tree was a multi-stem (13cm and 21 cm) mature white cedar in fair condition due to the sparse canopy (>74% crown density). There were no apparent structural concerns with the tree, however, visibility concerns were acknowledged, with the impediment to good visibility posing safety concerns. The subject tree is not considered to be ‘original’ and is assumed to have been planted in the latter half of the 1900s - well after the initial construction of the heritage building. The tree is not considered to be a historic landscape element on the property, and the Heritage Conservation District permits the removal of trees due to public safety concerns. The Heritage Conservation District Plan further encourages re-plantings to be done with appropriate native species, which is intended to occur. Based on the Town’s Tree Removal and Compensation Policy, the replacement value for this tree is calculated to be $840.00. Staff’s recommendations are that should this tree be removed, it be replaced with a deciduous tree for the full compensation value, and that the replacement tree be set back further from Yonge Street to avoid any site line issues. 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