Minutes - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20231106
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
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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.
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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
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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
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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