Minutes - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20220207 1
Town of Aurora
Heritage Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Monday, February 7, 2022
7:00 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Jeff Lanthier (Chair)
Bob McRoberts (Vice Chair)
John Green
Councillor Sandra Humfryes
Matthew Kinsella
Robert Lounds
Members Absent: Hoda Soliman
Other Attendees: Mayor Tom Mrakas (ex-officio)
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 p.m.
1.1 Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by John Green
1. That a Jeff Lanthier be appointed as Chair for Year 2022 of the
Heritage Advisory Committee (2018-2022 Term).
Carried
Moved by John Green
Seconded by Matthew Kinsella
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1. That Bob McRoberts be appointed as Vice Chair for Year 2022 of the
Heritage Advisory Committee (2018-2022 Term).
Carried
2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Matthew Kinsella
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, be approved.
Carried
3. 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.
4. Receipt of the Minutes
4.1 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2022
Moved by Matthew Kinsella
Seconded by John Green
That the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 12,
2022, be received for information.
Carried
5. Delegations
None.
6. Matters for Consideration
6.1 Memorandum from Planner/Heritage Planning; Re: Heritage Permit
Application, File: HPA-2021-16, 82 Centre Street
Staff provided an overview of the memorandum and application. The
Committee expressed appreciation to the applicant for adhering to the
heritage features and requirements. The Committee expressed support for
the application.
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Moved by Robert Lounds
Seconded by Matthew Kinsella
1. That the memorandum regarding Heritage Permit Application File:
HPA-2021-16 be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee comments regarding Heritage
Permit Application File: HPA-2021-16 be received and referred to staff
for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
6.2 Memorandum from Planner/Heritage Planning; Re: Report to Designate 34-
38 Berczy Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and to Delist 26 &
32 Berczy Street from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage
Value or Interest
Staff provided an overview of the memorandum and sought the
Committee's input regarding the designation and delisting of the subject
properties.
The Committee discussed about the merits of a heritage designation and
sought clarification regarding the accuracy of the site history of 34-38
Berczy Street noted in the heritage impact assessment. The Committee
suggested that further details, including corrections where necessary,
regarding the origin and history of the Sisman Shoe factory, the built years
of subject properties, ownership chronology, and contribution of various
owners be included in the future report. Staff advised that detailed site
history and historical background will be included in the designation by-
law that will be brought for Council’s consideration. The Committee
expressed support for the designation of the 34-38 Berczy Street
properties.
The Committee referred to the delisting of 26 and 32 Berczy Street and
advised that designating the properties would be more appropriate. The
Committee suggested that the properties be designated under Part IV of
the Ontario Heritage Act as they are of historical significance and add
contextual value to the history of surrounding properties.
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The Committee further discussed about the overall heritage designation
process and the changes and impact of the appeal process under the
Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).
Moved by John Green
Seconded by Bob McRoberts
1. That the memorandum regarding the designation of 34-38 Berczy
Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of
Cultural Heritage Value or Interest and the removal of 26 and 32
Berczy Street from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural
Heritage Value or Interest be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee comments regarding
designation of 34-38 Berczy Street under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act be received and referred to staff for consideration and
further action as appropriate; and
3. That the Heritage Advisory Committee comments regarding the
removal of 26 and 32 Berczy Street from the Aurora Register of
Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest be received and
referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
7. Informational Items
7.1 Memorandum from Planner/Heritage Planning; Re: Report on 2021 Minor
Heritage Permit Approvals
Staff provided a brief overview of the memorandum. The Committee
inquired about the 160 Degraaf Cres minor heritage permit approval and
staff provided details regarding the permit.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Matthew Kinsella
1. That the memorandum regarding Report on 2021 Minor Heritage
Permit Approvals be received for information.
Carried
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7.2 Memorandum from Planner/Heritage Planning; Re: Heritage Advisory
Committee Update List
Staff provided an overview of the memorandum and the purpose of the
update list. The Committee expressed appreciation to staff for compiling
the update list with detailed information.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by John Green
1. That the memorandum regarding Heritage Advisory Committee Update
List be received for information.
Carried
8. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Matthew Kinsella
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
Carried