Minutes - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20220606 1
Town of Aurora
Heritage Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Monday, June 6, 2022
7 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Jeff Lanthier (Chair)
John Green
Matthew Kinsella
Robert Lounds
Bob McRoberts (Vice Chair)
Councillor Sandra Humfryes (arrived 7:14 p.m.)
Members Absent: Hoda Soliman
Other Attendees: Sara Tienkamp, Manager, Parks and Fleet
Brashanthe Manoharan, Planner/Heritage Planning
Linda Bottos, 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 and
treaty territory of the Anishinaabe and many other Nations whose presence here
continues to this day, and that Aurora has shared responsibility for the
stewardship of this land. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the
Mississaugas of the Credit, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams
Treaties of 1923.
3. Approval of the Agenda
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Moved by Robert Lounds
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 May 2, 2022
Moved by John Green
Seconded by Robert Lounds
That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May 2, 2022,
be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Memorandum from Planner/Heritage Planning; Re: Heritage Permit
Application File: HPA-2022-06, 20 Catherine Avenue
The applicant, David Doran, and the property owners, Ian and Patricia
Emsley, were present to answer any questions.
Staff provided an overview of the memorandum and application. It was
noted the heritage permit also includes a tree removal application for the
Manitoba Maple tree located in the rear yard to facilitate the proposed
addition; however, the tree was knocked down during the recent severe
storm leaving only a portion of the trunk which now requires cleanup. The
Committee expressed support for the application.
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Moved by Matthew Kinsella
Seconded by John Green
1. That the memorandum regarding Heritage Permit Application File:
HPA-2022-06, 20 Catherine Avenue, be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee comments regarding Heritage
Permit Application File: HPA-2022-06 be received and referred to staff
for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
7.2 Memorandum from Manager of Parks and Fleet; Re: Tree Removal
Application - 72 Harrison Avenue
Staff provided an overview of the memorandum and application. The
Committee expressed support for the application and inquired about the
tree replacement follow-up process, which was addressed by staff.
Moved by Robert Lounds
Seconded by Bob McRoberts
1. That the memorandum regarding Tree Removal Application – 72
Harrison Avenue be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee comments regarding Tree
Removal Application – 72 Harrison Avenue be received and referred to
staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
8. Informational Items
8.1 Memorandum from Planner/Heritage Planning; Re: Report on 2022 Minor
Heritage Permit Approvals
Staff provided an overview of the memorandum. The Committee inquired
about the property at 74 Centre Street and staff provided clarification.
Moved by Matthew Kinsella
Seconded by Robert Lounds
1. That the memorandum regarding Report on 2022 Minor Heritage
Permit Approvals be received for information.
Carried
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8.2 Memorandum from Planner/Heritage Planning; Re: Heritage Advisory
Committee Update List
Staff provided a brief overview of the memorandum. The Committee
expressed appreciation for the update list.
Moved by John Green
Seconded by Bob McRoberts
1. That the memorandum regarding Heritage Advisory Committee Update
List be received for information.
Carried
9. Adjournment
Councillor Humfryes expressed appreciation to the Committee members and
staff for their efforts on the Committee.
Moved by Matthew Kinsella
Seconded by Robert Lounds
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
Carried