Minutes - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20230731
Town of Aurora
Heritage Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Monday, July 31, 2023
7 p.m.
Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor John Gallo (Chair)
David Heard
Kevin Hughes*
John Green
Jeff Lanthier* (Vice Chair)
Bob McRoberts
Members Absent: Cynthia Bettio
Other Attendees: Mayor Tom Mrakas*
Councillor Ron Weese*
Adam Robb, Senior Planner, Development/Heritage
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
*Attended electronically
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 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
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Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams
Treaties of 1923.
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 May 1, 2023
Moved by Kevin Hughes
Seconded by Jeff Lanthier
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May 1,
2023, be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Memorandum from Senior Planner; Re: Development Application Review –
16, 20 and 22 Allaura Boulevard
Staff provided a brief overview of the memorandum and application. The
Committee and staff discussed various aspects of the proposed
development including: seeking input from other stakeholders in the
Aurora War Memorial Peace Park; the appropriateness of a flat roof;
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parking and traffic study requirements; and whether the architecture is
sympathetic to the surrounding properties. The Committee agreed there
should be no access between the proposed development and the Peace
Park, and that a fence or wall could be added if necessary. It was agreed
that the application would be brought back for further Committee review
and input once the heritage impact assessment is completed.
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by John Green
1. That the memorandum regarding Development Application Review -
16, 20 and 22 Allaura Boulevard be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee comments regarding
Development Application Review - 16, 20 and 22 Allaura Boulevard be
received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as
appropriate.
Carried
7.2 Memorandum from Senior Planner; Re: Status of 287 Properties
Recommended to Remain Listed on the Town’s Heritage Register
Staff provided a brief overview of the memorandum and listed properties
noting that only some of the properties warrant heritage designation. The
Committee provided ownership history on the recommended property at
21 Wellington Street East. The Committee also provided history on the
property at 71 Connaught Avenue and requested that it be considered for
heritage designation. Staff reviewed the next steps and timeline, noting
that any of the other properties may still be considered for designation in
future should it be realized that they meet the required criteria.
Moved by David Heard
Seconded by John Green
1. That the memorandum regarding Status of 287 Properties
Recommended to Remain Listed on the Town’s Heritage Register be
received; and
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2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee comments regarding Status of
287 Properties Recommended to Remain Listed on the Town’s
Heritage Register be received and referred to staff for consideration
and further action as appropriate.
Carried
8. Informational Items
None.
9. New Business
Staff advised that a building permit application for a small, rear addition at 72
Catherine Avenue—considered to be minor in nature and qualified for delegated
authority approval by staff—would be circulated to the Committee for feedback.
The Committee provided background on the property and proposed addition.
The Committee suggested they should be kept updated on the progress and any
information meetings respecting the GO rail expansion project, specifically
regarding the potential for traffic to be rerouted onto Centre Street through the
Northeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District during the future underpass
construction. Councillor Weese provided an update on a recent ward meeting
with Metrolinx and agreed to share further information with the Committee.
The Committee inquired about the status of the property—formerly a Town works
yard—west of Hillary House, provided background on the strong roller-skating
history in Aurora, and suggested that the site could accommodate a new roller-
skating facility. It was also noted that the Aurora Historical Society previously
proposed to use the site as a parking lot for Hillary House. Staff agreed to follow
up and advise on the property status.
10. Adjournment
Moved by John Green
Seconded by David Heard
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
Carried