HERITAGE
TOWN OF
Members
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Regrets
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Julie Christian, Chair |
Judy Dawson-Ryan, Vice-Chair |
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Ted Chisholm |
Amar Banerjee |
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Judith Dawson |
Elizabeth Plashkes |
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Evelin Ellison |
Councillor Stan Daurio |
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Joyce Nelson-Watt |
Regional Councillor Jim Jones |
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Nelson Torres |
Councillor John Webster |
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Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning
George Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner
Peter Wokral, Planner, Heritage and Conservation
Candy Davidovits, Committee Secretary
The Chair convened the meeting at
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (16.11)
HERITAGE
THAT the Heritage Markham agenda and addendum agenda be approved.
CARRIED.
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
TENTH HERITAGE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT the Minutes of the Heritage
Markham meeting held on
CARRIED.
3. DEPUTATION
SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION -
FILE NO. SC
4600 STEELES AVENUE EAST
MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT – FORMER MILLIKEN
PUBLIC SCHOOL (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
A. Henriques, Project Planner
The Senior Heritage Planner gave a
presentation on this application and advised that the applicant met with the
Architectural Review Sub-Committee on
Mr. Raymond Lau, Director, and Mr. Bennett Lo, Architect, addressed the Heritage Markham Committee on behalf of the Milliken Capital & Development Group and submitted revised plans for the development of this site which indicate that 4.26 metres of the wall of the heritage building is exposed and that the balconies over the school house portion of the building have been removed from the plans.
Mr. Lo also advised that the Urban
Design Department recommended to the applicant that the sixth floor be removed
from the front of the building and requested the opinion of the Heritage
Markham Committee on this request. The
Senior Heritage Planner advised that all of the changes made have successfully
addressed the concerns of the Heritage Markham Committee and he stated that the
concept presented at this meeting can be supported. The Senior Heritage Planner further stated
that he would prefer to see the sixth floor component remain on the
HERITAGE
THAT the presentation by Mr. Lau and Mr. Lo be received;
AND THAT Heritage Markham supports
the concept for the integration of the former
(1) that a minimum of 4.26 metres of the sidewalls of the heritage building be exposed by notching the front wall of the new building back, perhaps at an angle;
(2) that a simplified backdrop for the heritage building be provided, such as a curtain wall of glass; and
(3) that as much of the interior architectural elements of the old school be retained and incorporated into the interior of the new building;
AND THAT the original windows be
replicated and the external features be retained and restored;
AND FURTHER THAT the applicant continue to work with Heritage Section staff on the design of this development.
CARRIED.
4. INFORMATION
201
METAL TILE ROOF – ST. DIMITRIJA SOLUNSKI MACEDONIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham receive this item as information.
CARRIED.
5. SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 06 129067, SC 06 129102, SC 06 129135. SC 06 129161
24, 26, 28, AND 30 JAMES SCOTT ROAD
FOUR NEW SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS –
FOREST GATE HOMES (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no
objection to the site plan application submissions for 24, 26, 28 and
·
Revisions to the drawings to comply with the
Heritage Markham recommendation of
· Compliance with standard heritage requirements regarding windows, cladding treatment, decorative details, etc.; and
·
Revisions to the windows on the east side
elevation of
CARRIED.
6. REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
PROPOSED ADDITION TO HERITAGE HOUSE
PRELIMINARY MASSING DRAWINGS (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
P. Wokral, Heritage Planner
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham does not
support the proposed scale of the rear addition to
AND THAT the architect provide drawings showing the relationship of the proposed addition to neighbouring properties;
AND FURTHER THAT more of the rear kitchen wing be preserved, including the existing roofline;
AND FURTHER THAT consideration be given to the design of the proposed rear addition to reflect the architecture of local urban barns and mills.
CARRIED.
7. HERITAGE EASEMENTS FOR PROPERTY
TAX REDUCTION PLAN (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
P. Wokral,
Heritage Planner
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the following nine properties entering into Heritage Easement Agreements with the Town:
- 40-44,
116 and
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- 3
Heritage
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CARRIED.
GUARDRAIL ON JOHN STREET
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
P. Ingham, General Manager, Operations
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham receive the
information on potential solutions to ameliorate the impact of the guardrail on
AND THAT when a solution is developed, Heritage Markham have the opportunity to review and comment.
CARRIED.
9. CORRESPONDENCE (16.11)
HERITAGE
THAT the following Correspondence be received as information:
(1) Communication (
(2) Heritage
(3) Heritage Matters Newsletter– September 2006 issue; and
(4) Built
Heritage News –
CARRIED.
10. PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
FILE NO. SU 04 028274
7128, 7170 AND 7186 HIGHWAY 7
MACWOOD/SPRINGHILL HOMES INC. – FRANCIS PIKE HOUSE (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;
M. Wouters, Project Planner
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham recommends that the Francis Pike House be preserved on an appropriately sized lot to enable an addition plus a garage in order to ensure that it will be a viable, saleable unit within the development;
AND THAT the applicant be required to submit a Letter of Credit for the protection of the heritage building and that staff investigate a more appropriate amount for the Letter of Credit;
AND FUTHER THAT the usual requirements for a Heritage Easement and Heritage Designation be included in the Subdivision Agreement, as well as conditions governing the treatment of the heritage building within the Draft Plan of Subdivision;
AND FURTHER THAT Heritage Markham requests the opportunity to comment on the design and height of the adjacent buildings.
CARRIED.
11. REQUEST FOR
FEEDBACK
HERITAGE
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham receive the report of the Awards Sub-Committee and finalize the plans for the 2006 Heritage Markham Awards of Excellence in accordance with the recommendations outlined in the report (September 21, 2006) from the Heritage Markham Awards Sub-Committee;
AND THAT the following receive Awards of Excellence:
·
Restoration – Corporate or
United Church Chapel
·
Restoration
– Private
Valerie Burke
Exterior painting in historic colours and veranda addition
· Infill (New Construction) 121 Robinson Street
New
· Additions 270 Main Street, Unionville
Sam Maduri
Garage addition with preservation of spruce trees in front yard
Century 21 addition and restoration
· Achievements related Elizabeth Plashkes
to preservation Markham Village Conservancy
· Completion of Restoration 50 percent of the completed properties in the Markham Heritage Estates starting with the oldest to newest (remaining 50 percent to be recognized in 2007)
Original families to receive award
CARRIED.
12. STUDY
THORNHILL HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PLAN 2006
CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDINGS (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
The Manager
of Heritage Planning gave a presentation on this matter.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham refer these issues to a special meeting of the Architectural Review Sub-Committee for further discussion of only this subject matter and that all members of the Heritage Markham Committee be requested to attend.
CARRIED.
13. INFORMATION
Certificate of Recognition for Heritage
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning;
The Senior Heritage
Planner gave a presentation on this matter.
The Chair thanked the Heritage Section staff for all their hard work on
the Communities in Bloom Competition.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham receive this item as information.
CARRIED.
14. INFORMATION
2007 Submission Deadline (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning
The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation
on this matter.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham receive this item as information.
CARRIED.
15. INFORMATION
Upcoming Meeting
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning;
The Chair advised that she cannot attend the
York Heritage Network meeting on
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham receive this item as information.
CARRIED.
16. INFORMATION
Edifice Magazine Old House Seminar &
Forum
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning
The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation
on this matter.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham authorize Evelin Ellison, Elizabeth Plashkes and one other member of the Heritage Markham Committee to attend the Edifice Magazine Old House Seminar & Forum to be held on November 12, 2006, in Toronto; and that the necessary funds be provided from the 2006 Budget of the Heritage Markham Committee.
CARRIED.
17. INFORMATION
Maria Pia Andrejin – Resignation from
Heritage
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning;
The Heritage Markham Committee had before it a
communication (October 3, 2006) from Maria Pia Andrejin submitting her
resignation from the Heritage Markham Committee effective September 1, 2006,
due to personal reasons, and thanking the Committee for the wonderful learning
experience.
The Chair advised the Committee that Council
will not be filling this vacancy until early in 2007 as appointments to all
committees will be dealt with by the new Council.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham receive this item as information and that a letter
be sent to Maria Pia Andrejin thanking her for her work on the Heritage Markham
Committee.
CARRIED.
18. INFORMATION
2006 Heritage Community Recognition Program
&
2006 Young Heritage Leaders Program (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning
The Manager of Heritage Planning advised the
Committee that he has received application forms for the 2006 Heritage
Community Recognition Program and the 2006 Young Heritage Leaders Program.
The Chair indicated that she will contact
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham
nominate the Unionville High School Documenting History Class for the Young
Heritage Leaders award in recognition of its work documenting the history of the
war of 1812;
AND THAT Heritage Markham consider nominations for the Heritage
Community Recognition Program at its November 2006 meeting.
CARRIED.
19. INFORMATION
Thornhill Heritage Conservation District
(16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning
The Manager of Heritage Planning gave a
presentation on this matter.
Marion Matthias addressed the Heritage Markham Committee on this matter.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham receive this item as information and requests
Heritage Markham staff to ask the owners of 26 Church Lane to locate the garage
at the end of the subject laneway, rather than the previously proposed location
if they acquire the laneway property from the Town.
CARRIED.
20. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION NO. 06 129691
Angus Glen Village Limited
Demolition of Two Barns
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning;
Teresa
Cabral, Applications Administer
The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation
on this application.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the demolition permit
applications for the two barns within the
AND THAT in the event that the owner has not made arrangements for
salvage, the barns be advertised in a local newspaper for relocation or salvage
according to Heritage Markham’s demolition policy.
CARRIED.
21. SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION
Proposed Rear Addition to a Heritage House
The Gregory Design Group
Markham Village Heritage Conservation
District (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning
The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation
on this application.
HERITAGE
THAT this application be referred to the Architectural Review
Sub-committee for review and comment.
CARRIED.
22. SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION SC 06 124960
Caliber Homes
Markham Village Heritage Conservation
District (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning;
G.Duncan, Project Planner
The Heritage Planner gave a presentation on
this application.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham refer this item to the Architectural Review
Sub-committee for review and comment and that the applicant be reminded of his
commitment that the design of the house at this location would fit the heritage
context of the area.
CARRIED.
23. ADMINISTRATION
Heritage
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning
The Manager of Heritage Planning gave a presentation on this matter.
HERITAGE
That Heritage Markham endorses the proposed Heritage Markham budget for
2007, subject to increasing the total budget by $500.00 (in the Awards of
Excellence category) for a total budget submission of $10,258.00;
AND THAT Heritage Markham recommends that the budget proposed for 2007
be forwarded to the Development Services Commission for consideration by
Council.
CARRIED.
24. INFORMATION
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning
The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation
on this matter.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham receive this item as information.
CARRIED.
25. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
Storefront Restoration
Markham Village Heritage Conservation
District (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning;
P. Wokral, Project Planner
The Heritage Planner gave a presentation on
this application.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham supports the design for the restoration as
submitted by staff;
AND THAT Heritage Markham does not support the changes to the corners of
the angled window and removal of the ornamental capitals as proposed in the
building permit;
AND FURTHER THAT final approval of the design be delegated to Heritage
Section staff;
AND FURTHER THAT any external features that are exposed by the
restoration work be brought to the attention of Heritage Section staff.
CARRIED.
26. MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION
Buttonville Heritage Conservation District
Study Area (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning;
S. Muradali, Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of
Adjustment
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham requests the Committee of Adjustment to defer
consideration of this application until a Site Plan Control application is
submitted, and the development concept is further refined.
CARRIED.
27. SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION SC 06
126530
Rod Robotham, Architect
Revised Garage Concept
Thornhill Heritage Conservation District
(16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson,
Manager of Heritage Planning;
G. Duncan, Project Planner
The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation
on this application.
Mr. Rod Robotham, Architect, addressed the
Heritage Markham Committee on behalf of the owners of the property at
HERITAGE
THAT the presentation by Mr. Robotham be received;
AND THAT this application be referred to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee with authority to approve.
CARRIED.
28. PRESENTATION OF VOLUNTEER AWARD TO JULIE CHRISTIAN (16.11)
Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
The Manager of Heritage Planning presented Julie Christian, Chair, Heritage Markham Committee, with a Volunteer Service Award sponsored by the Ontario Government (Ministry of Citizenship) in recognition of her five years of service on the Heritage Markham Committee.
The Manager of Heritage Planning also presented Julie Christian with a certificate from Mr. Tony Wong, MPP, Markham, recognizing her volunteer service on the Heritage Markham Committee.
HERITAGE
THAT Heritage Markham receive this item as information.
CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at