Minutes - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20211101 1
Town of Aurora
Heritage Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Monday, November 1, 2021
7:00 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Jeff Lanthier (Chair)
John Green
Matthew Kinsella
Robert Lounds
Bob McRoberts
Councillor Sandra Humfryes
Members Absent: Hoda Soliman (Vice Chair)
Other Attendees: Mayor Tom Mrakas (ex-officio)
Sara Tienkamp, Manager, Parks and Fleet
Lisa Hausz, Manager, Economic Development and Policy
Brashanthe Manoharan, Planner/Heritage Planning
Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Procedural Notes
This meeting was held electronically as per Section 19. i) of the Town's
Procedure By-law No. 6228-19, as amended, due to the COVID-19 situation.
The Mayor and the Committee welcomed new member Robert Lounds.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. Approval of the Agenda
The Committee inquired about the possibility of including updates on various
heritage related topics of interest on the agenda. It was mentioned that as per
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the current process, the Committee members can request for items or updates
two to three weeks prior to the scheduled meeting and updates would be
provided accordingly.
Moved by Matthew Kinsella
Seconded by John Green
That the revised 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 September 13, 2021
The Committee referred to Item 6.1 - Heritage Permit Application for 74
Centre Street and inquired about the next steps regarding any revisions to
the proposed designs. Staff noted that a revised proposal has been
submitted to the Town and will be brought for Council consideration to the
November 16, 2021 General Committee meeting.
Moved by Matthew Kinsella
Seconded by Bob McRoberts
That the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 13,
2021, be received for information.
Carried
5. Delegations
5.1 Gord and Erin Heyting, Residents; Re: Item 6.5 - Memorandum from
Planner/Heritage Planning; Re: Tree Removal Permit Application - 144
Temperance Street
Gord Heyting spoke in support of the Tree Removal Permit Application and
responded to questions regarding the condition of the existing trees and
the replanting plan.
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Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Matthew Kinsella
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 6.5.
Carried
6. Matters for Consideration
The Committee consented to consider the items in the following order: 6.5, 6.1,
6.2, 6.3, and 6.4.
6.1 Memorandum from Manager, Economic Development and Policy; Re:
Streetscape Needs Assessment – Heritage Consultation
Staff provided a brief overview of the memorandum and sought the
Committee's input regarding the streetscape improvements. Donna Hinde
and Andrew Hooke from The Planning Partnership were also present to
respond to questions.
The Committee sought clarification on the size of the subject area and
possibility of including surrounding streets, and staff noted that the focus
area was determined as per the Aurora Promenade Streetscape Plan. The
Committee noted the importance of maintaining the heritage aspects of
the buildings in the proposed subject area through preservation of the
heritage features and commemorative signage. The Committee further
provided suggestions regarding parking signage, adding more trees to the
streetscape, and pedestrian safety measures.
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by John Green
1. That the memorandum regarding Streetscape Needs Assessment -
Heritage Consultant be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee comments regarding
Streetscape Needs Assessment be received and referred to staff for
consideration and further action as appropriate
Carried
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6.2 Memorandum from Heritage Planner; Re: Review of Aurora Register –
Evaluation Methodology
Dan Currie from MHBC Planning presented an overview of the Review of
the Aurora Register project highlighting the evaluation methodology
including legislated requirements for the evaluations, policy framework
and classification criteria, examples of the reviews conducted, and the
next steps.
Vanessa Hicks and Robyn McIntyre, MHBC Planning were also present to
respond to questions.
The Committee, Staff, and the Consultants discussed about the timeline of
the project and the future role of the Evaluation Sub-committee. The
Committee suggested that appropriate training for current sub-committee
members would be beneficial before the new evaluation methodology is
adopted by Council. The Committee sought clarification regarding the
interpretation of the “at risk” value criteria in the evaluation form, and the
Consultants noted that at risk criteria is general in nature to determine
high priority properties.
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Matthew Kinsella
1. That the memorandum regarding Review of Aurora Register –
Evaluation Methodology be received; and,
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee comments regarding Review of
Aurora Register – Evaluation Methodology be received and referred to
staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
6.3 Memorandum from Planner/Heritage Planning; Re: Heritage Permit
Application, File: HPA-2021-14, 15356 Yonge Street (Knowles-Readman
House)
Bruce Hall, Planning Consultant and Wayne Morgan, Heritage Planner, The
Planning Partnership, presented an overview of the heritage permit
application for the subject property. They provided details on the proposed
removal of the two-storey tail wing and design changes from the previous
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submission. They further addressed key aspects such as heritage
preservation, building height, gross floor area, and area fit.
Staff provided a brief overview of the memorandum and application.
The Committee expressed support on the removal of the two-storey tail
wing as proposed and had no further comments.
Moved by Matthew Kinsella
Seconded by Robert Lounds
1. That the memorandum regarding Heritage Permit Application File:
HPA-2021-14 be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee comments regarding Heritage
Permit Application File: HPA-2021-14 be received and referred to staff
for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
6.4 Memorandum from Planner/Heritage Planning; Re: Amendment to Heritage
Designation By-law 6182-19, De La Salle College and Pine Ridge Trail
(Monk’s Walk), 50-100 Bloomington Road West
Staff provided a brief overview of the memorandum outlining the purpose
of the amendment to the Heritage Designation By-law 6182-19 and the
next steps. The Committee referred to the proposed addition to the
Historical/Association Value section and sought clarification on the
occupancy of the building and staff provided a response. The Committee
expressed support and had no further comments.
Moved by John Green
Seconded by Bob McRoberts
1. That the memorandum regarding a proposed Amendment to Heritage
Designation By-law 6182-19 be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee comments regarding a
proposed Amendment to Heritage Designation By-law 6182-19 be
received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as
appropriate.
Carried
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6.5 Memorandum from Planner/Heritage Planning; Re: Tree Removal Permit
Application – 144 Temperance Street
Staff provided a brief overview of the memorandum and application.
The Committee commented on the maturity of the Spruce trees and noted
that the removal would not affect the streetscape. The Committee sought
clarification on the tree compensation value and how the value was
derived, and staff provided clarification. The Committee was in support of
the application and further discussed about the proposed landscape and
replanting plan.
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Matthew Kinsella
1. That the memorandum regarding Tree Removal Permit Application –
144 Temperance Street be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee comments regarding the Tree
Removal Application – 144 Temperance Street 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: Alterations to a Listed
Heritage Property – 53 Metcalfe Street
Staff provided an overview of the memorandum. The Committee had no
further comments.
Moved by Matthew Kinsella
Seconded by Bob McRoberts
1. That the memorandum regarding alterations to a listed heritage
property at 53 Metcalfe Street be received for information.
Carried
8. Adjournment
Moved by Matthew Kinsella
Seconded by Robert Lounds
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That the meeting be adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Carried