HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MEETING

TOWN OF MARKHAM

Canada Room, Markham Civic Centre

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

 

 

Members

Regrets

Julie Christian, Chair

Judy Dawson-Ryan, Vice-Chair

Ted Chisholm

Amar Banerjee

Judith Dawson

Elizabeth Plashkes

Evelin Ellison

Councillor Stan Daurio

Joyce Nelson-Watt

Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Nelson Torres

Councillor John Webster

 

 

 

Staff

Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning

George Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner

Peter Wokral, Planner, Heritage and Conservation

Candy Davidovits, Committee Secretary

 

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

 

The Chair convened the meeting at 7:20 p.m. by asking for any declarations of interest with respect to items on the agenda.

 

 

1.         APPROVAL OF AGENDA (16.11)

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the Heritage Markham agenda and addendum agenda be approved.

 

CARRIED.

 


2.         ADOPTION OF MINUTES

TENTH HERITAGE MARKHAM MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

           

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the Minutes of the Heritage Markham meeting held on September 13, 2006, be received and adopted.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

3.         DEPUTATION

SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION - FILE NO. SC 06 113701
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 September 26, 2006, to review many issues related to the integration of the historic school house into the proposed mixed use development of the site.

 

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 Steeles Avenue side as it gives the building symmetry.

 


HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the presentation by Mr. Lau and Mr. Lo be received;

 

AND THAT Heritage Markham supports the concept for the integration of the former Milliken Public School into the mixed use development at 4600 Steeles Avenue East as revised to reflect the following recommendations of the Architectural Review Sub-Committee:

 

(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 MAIN STREET NORTH, MARKHAM VILLAGE
METAL TILE ROOF – ST. DIMITRIJA SOLUNSKI MACEDONIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

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 MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the site plan application submissions for 24, 26, 28 and 30 James Scott Road subject the following:

 

·        Revisions to the drawings to comply with the Heritage Markham recommendation of May 12, 2004;

·        Compliance with standard heritage requirements regarding windows, cladding treatment, decorative details, etc.; and

·        Revisions to the windows on the east side elevation of 30 James Scott Road to be compatible with front elevation windows due to the visibility of this elevation from the public realm.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

6.         REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

8977 WOODBINE AVENUE, BUTTONVILLE
PROPOSED ADDITION TO HERITAGE HOUSE

PRELIMINARY MASSING DRAWINGS (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

                        P. Wokral, Heritage Planner

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham does not support the proposed scale of the rear addition to 8977 Woodbine Avenue;

 

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 MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the following nine properties entering into Heritage Easement Agreements with the Town:

 

-           40-44, 116 and 194 Main Street North, Markham;

-           20 George Street, Markham;

-           3 Heritage Corners Lane, Markham;

-           2667 Bur Oak Avenue, Markham; and

-           236 Main Street, Unionville.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

8.         INFORMATION
GUARDRAIL ON JOHN STREET
(16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

                        P. Ingham, General Manager, Operations

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham receive the information on potential solutions to ameliorate the impact of the guardrail on John Street;

 

AND THAT when a solution is developed, Heritage Markham have the opportunity to review and comment.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

9.         CORRESPONDENCE (16.11)

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the following Correspondence be received as information:

 

(1)        Communication (September 12, 2006) from Ministry of Culture: New Acting Municipal Heritage Committee Advisor;

(2)        Heritage Canada Foundation Communiqué (September 27, 2006) – Federal Spending Cuts;

(3)        Heritage Matters Newsletter– September 2006 issue; and

(4)        Built Heritage News – October 3, 2006 issue.

 

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 MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

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 MARKHAM AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

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 Group              Victoria Square

United Church Chapel

 

·        Restoration – Private                                  26 Colborne Street, Thornhill

Valerie Burke

Exterior painting in historic colours and veranda addition

 

·        Infill (New Construction)                             121 Robinson Street

Markham Village

New Insurco Office Building

 

·        Additions                                                    270 Main Street, Unionville

Sam Maduri

Garage addition with preservation of spruce trees in front yard

 

165 Main Street North

Markham Village

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 MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

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

Markham Communities in Bloom 2006

Certificate of Recognition for Heritage Markham (16.11)

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 MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham receive this item as information.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

14.       INFORMATION

Rouge Park Funding Programme

2007 Submission Deadline (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this matter.

 


HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham receive this item as information.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

15.       INFORMATION

York Heritage Network – Notice and Agenda

Upcoming Meeting Thursday, October 19, 2006 (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

 

The Chair advised that she cannot attend the York Heritage Network meeting on October 19, 2006 and asked if a member of the Committee could attend on her behalf.  Judith Dawson agreed to attend the meeting York Heritage Network meeting on behalf of the Chair.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham receive this item as information.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

16.       INFORMATION

Edifice Magazine Old House Seminar & Forum

Fort York, Toronto, Sunday, November 12, 2006 (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this matter.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

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 Markham (16.11)

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 MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

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 Unionville High School regarding their Documenting History project on the War of 1812. It was agreed that this would be a worthy nomination for the Young Heritage Leaders Program.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

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

Sale of Part of Church Lane Abutting 26 Church Lane

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 MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

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

4077 Major Mackenzie Drive (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

                        Teresa Cabral, Applications Administer

 

The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the demolition permit applications for the two barns within the Angus Glen West Village community on the understanding that these barns will be dismantled and the materials salvaged;

 

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

280 Main Street North

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 MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

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

23 James Walker Court

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 MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

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 Markham Budget submission for 2007 (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

The Manager of Heritage Planning gave a presentation on this matter.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

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

Toronto Region Architectural Conservancy Events (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this matter.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham receive this item as information.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

25.       BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION

Storefront Restoration

114 Main Street North

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 MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

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

8977 Woodbine Avenue

Buttonville Heritage Conservation District Study Area (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning;

S. Muradali, Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

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

22 Deanbank Drive

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 22 Deanbank Drive and submitted revised drawings for the garage concept to the Heritage Markham staff.

 


HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

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 MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham receive this item as information.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.