Minutes - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20220502 1
Town of Aurora
Heritage Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Monday, May 2, 2022
7:00 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Jeff Lanthier (Chair)
Bob McRoberts (Vice Chair)
Councillor Sandra Humfryes
Robert Lounds
John Green
Members Absent: Hoda Soliman
Matthew Kinsella
Other Attendees: Councillor Wendy Gaertner
Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services
Lisa Hausz, Manager, Economic Development and Policy
Nick Kazakoff, Economic Development Officer
Brashanthe Manoharan, Planner/Heritage Planning
Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement
The Committee acknowledged that the meeting took place on the traditional
territory of the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples whose
presence here continues to this day. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty
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lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Williams Treaties First Nations,
and we thank them for sharing the land.
3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by John Green
Seconded by Robert Lounds
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 April 4, 2022
Moved by Robert Lounds
Seconded by Bob McRoberts
That the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 4, 2022 be
received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Memorandum from Economic Development Officer; Re: Community
Improvement Plan Review Consultation
Nick Kazakoff, Economic Development Officer, presented an overview of
the Promenade Area Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and sought the
Committee's input regarding the heritage aspect of the plan. Staff further
provided an overview of best practices and comparison with neighboring
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municipalities on various programs such as the facade grant, building
renovation and restoration, development charge grant, tax-based
increments, and heritage property tax relief, and environmental site
assessment and tax remediation. Staff noted the next steps regarding the
review including public consultation and the implementation process.
The Committee sought clarification on the availability of programs for
residential properties and existing heritage properties, and suggested that
heritage related restoration be included in the Facade and Signage
Improvement grant program. The Committee expressed support for the
plan.
Moved by John Green
Seconded by Bob McRoberts
1. That the memorandum regarding Community Improvement Plan
Promenade Consultation be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee comments regarding
Community Improvement Plan Promenade Consultation be received
and referred to staff for consideration and further action as
appropriate.
Carried
7.2 Memorandum from Planner/Heritage Planning; Re: Heritage Permit
Application File: HPA-2022-05, 15356 Yonge Street (Knowles-Readman
House)
The Committee consented to permit additional time for the presentation.
Wayne Morgan, Heritage Planner, and Bruce Hall, The Planning
Partnership presented an overview of the heritage permit application
highlighting the details of the development process, promenade
designations, urban design guidelines, heritage guidelines and features,
and changes made to the proposal thus far. They further provided details
on the Knowles-Readman House integration and restoration plan,
proposed landscaping, influence of existing built form on the proposal,
and maintaining the existing colour palette in the design features.
Staff presented an overview of the memorandum and the application. The
Committee discussed various aspects of the application and inquired on
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the conservation plan for the Hilary House, and the applicant provided
clarification. The Committee and staff further discussed about the site-
specific zoning requirements and compliance with the Northeast Old
Aurora Heritage Conservation District Plan. The Committee expressed
support for the application.
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by John Green
1. That the memorandum regarding Heritage Permit Application File:
HPA-2022-05 be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee comments regarding Heritage
Permit Application File: HPA-2022-05 be received and referred to staff
for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
7.3 Memorandum from Planner/Heritage Planning; Re: Review of Aurora
Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
The Committee consented to permit additional time for the presentation.
Vanessa Hicks, MHBC Planning, presented an update on the review of the
Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest project
and provided details of the ongoing work in Phase 3 of the project. Further
details were provided regarding the evaluation and classification method
review, project methodology and research, GIS database of properties in
the register, property risk analysis, the proposed recommendations post
the evaluation of properties, and the next steps.
Staff provided a brief overview of the memorandum and the sought the
Committee's feedback on the recommendations regarding the project.
The Committee requested clarification on the commemorative metal
plaque program and suggested that displaying metal plaques on
properties designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act would be
well received. The Committee further requested that appropriate training
on the revised evaluation methodology be provided to the Planning staff.
The Committee expressed appreciation to the Consultant and supported
the proposed project plan and recommendations.
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Moved by Robert Lounds
Seconded by John Green
1. That the memorandum regarding Review of Aurora Register of
Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee comments regarding Review of
Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest be
received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as
appropriate.
Carried
8. Informational Items
None.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
Carried