CITY OF VAUGHAN REPORT NO. 9 OF THE HERITAGE VAUGHAN COMMITTEE

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1 CITY OF VAUGHAN REPORT NO. 9 OF THE HERITAGE VAUGHAN COMMITTEE For consideration by the Committee of the Whole of the City of Vaughan on January 13, 2015 The Heritage Vaughan Committee met at 7:05 p.m., on December 10, Present: Also Present: John Mifsud, Chair Christine Radewych, Vice Chair Robert Brown Roger Dickinson Lucy Di Pietro Richard Hahn Councillor Marilyn Iafrate Tony Marziliano Nick Pacione Fadia Pahlawan Deb Schulte Claudio Travierso Cecilia Nin Hernandez, Cultural Heritage Co-ordinator Daniel Rende, Cultural Heritage Co-ordinator Moira Wilson, Senior Urban Designer Angela Palermo, Manager of Cultural Services Rose Magnifico, Assistant City Clerk The following items were dealt with: 1 PROPOSED DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURE AT 259 WOODBRIDGE AVENUE WARD 2 Heritage Vaughan advises Council: 1) That the recommendation contained in the following report of Cultural Services, dated December 10, 2014, was approved, subject to the addition of the following: f. That in securing the site and ensuring public safety, landscape features may be removed/demolished with the approval and in consultation with the appropriate City staff; and 2) That the following deputations were received: 1. Ms. Candace Marston, York Region; and 2. Mr. Randall Profitt, York Region. 1

2 Recommendation Cultural Services staff recommends: 1. That the demolition of the structure at 259 Woodbridge Avenue, be approved with the following conditions: a. That the demolition be done in such a way to allow a heritage consultant retained by the applicant to compile a photographic record of the various material layers of the structure during and after demolition to the satisfaction of Urban Design and Cultural Heritage staff; and, b. To the extent possible, after a Heritage Vaughan decision for demolition approval has been granted, that prior to the demolition of the structure any items of cultural interest such as the main stair rail, newel post and other building materials of unique value such as the timbers and any bricks, be offered/coordinated for salvage by the owner to an interested community member or group; and, c. That the demolition clearance be effective from the date of the Building Permit approval, in accordance with OP policy This policy states that the demolition permit for the structure shall not be issued until plans for a replacement structure have been submitted to the City and Council has approved the replacement structure and any related proposed landscaping features. d. That new construction be in accordance with the Woodbridge Heritage District Plan and the applicant return to Heritage Vaughan for approval of the infill structure in addition to all other necessary approvals; and, e. That for any period of time that property is vacant awaiting new construction, that it is maintained in compliance with the City Property Standards by-laws, including that the lot be maintained clean of debris, garbage, and grass be cut. Contribution to Sustainability This report is consistent with the priorities previously set by Council in the Green Directions, Vaughan, Community Sustainability Environmental Master Plan, Goal 4, and Objective 4.1: To foster a city with strong social cohesion, an engaging arts scene, and a clear sense of its culture and heritage. Economic Impact Communications Plan All agenda items and minutes relating to Heritage Vaughan committee meetings are circulated to relevant City departments, applicants and their representatives. 2

3 Purpose To review the proposed demolition, information provided in the Built Heritage Evaluation of the structure at 259 Woodbridge Avenue, Analysis and background sections of the report. Background - Analysis and Options The property at 259 Woodbridge Avenue is a designated property under part 5 of the Ontario Heritage Act. It is located inside the Woodbridge Heritage Conservation District. Designated structures require the review by the Heritage Vaughan Committee in order to obtain approval for demolition. The property is identified as non-contributing in the Woodbridge Heritage Conservation District Plan. The owner submitted a proposal for demolition of the house on September 29, 2014 and has indicated that there are currently no plans or design for a replacement structure. The home is currently divided into several living units. On October 6, 2014 Cultural Services staff performed a site visit and subsequently evaluated the structure by completing a Built Heritage Evaluation or BHE (please refer to attachments in this report). The built Heritage Evaluation is a City of Vaughan guiding tool that aids in the determination of cultural value of a built heritage resource. It is complementary to the overarching Regulation 9/06 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The BHE breaks down the range of degree of significance in four groups, A, B, C and D, from most significant to least respectively. The owner submitted a Heritage Impact Assessment done by an accredited professional heritage consultant, Don Loucks from IBI Group. Analysis Summary of Built Heritage Evaluation by Cultural Heritage Staff Little or no Cultural Heritage Signficance The structure as it stands today is a two storey plus attic home, with an almost square plan core and a one storey addition in the back. The house has a hip roof with a large shed dormer at the front a larger one on the back and one on the west side. In summary, the subject structure rates as a Group D building in the City s BHE, one of little or no cultural heritage significance. Records indicate that the original portion of the structure dates to The extent the original portion includes part of the wood framing, red brick cladding likely still existing under the currently visible brick cladding and some parts of the foundation. Red brick is visible in the basement on top of the basement window. There are remains of a rubble stone foundation wall at the north side which has been underpinned. Overall the current foundation has been retrofitted extensively with poured concrete. This evidence together with aerial photography suggests that the location of the structure has remained the same. The house underwent significant exterior alterations in 1992 which currently almost completely masque its origins in the 19 th century. The original structure is concealed and heavily altered under pink brick installed in The alterations also include new windows, prefinished aluminum soffits and detailing, a rear addition that removed the back wall at the ground level and the roof has been altered to include numerous dormers. 3

4 The elements that likely date to c.1850 to c.1870 and are discernable include: main stair railing, newel posts at the ground and second floor (approximately c.1870), wood framing elements (starting c.1850) and red brick cladding, which is currently between the new brick and the wood framing. The brick cladding could date to as early as 1850 or belong to a later alteration in the 19 th century. The fire insurance plan from 1926 indicates its presence. There are signs of an early structure as noted under the construction section of the evaluation. Regulation 9/06 of the Ontario Heritage Act outlines criteria for determining cultural heritage value in Ontario. One of these criteria is that a resource yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture. The structure has this potential in a limited way given the signs of an earlier structure mentioned above and the extent of the alterations that the structure has undergone. As a result of the extensive changes to the structure, the cultural heritage value that contributes to the village streetscape character has been compromised that is, the style and craftsmanship of the original structure are no longer visible or ascertained from a streetscape perspective other than the original setbacks and some indication on the remaining form. However, considering the extent of the original wood framing and cladding that potentially still exist underneath layers of new material, careful demolition and thorough documentation and salvage for reuse of the materials belonging to the original structure is recommended. These include some of the timber and red brick as well as the main stair rail. The careful demolition and documentation is in order to uncover and leave an archival record in the community of the cultural value that may still exist. Please refer to the complete BHE in the attachment section of this report. Summary of Heritage Assessment Report Submitted by Applicant Record Building and Salvage Materials Where Possible The study includes a summary of the history of the area and the subject property. It finds that given the extensive alterations to the original house there is no visible, architectural, character defining elements. The prominent location of the house on the edge of the Humber Valley overlooking Woodbridge Avenue and Humber Creek though is a contextual, character defining element or attribute. In terms of Regulation 9/06 of the Ontario Heritage Act, that sets out the criteria for cultural value or interest, the report finds that the structure has the potential to help in understanding the history of Woodbridge in the late 19 th century because of its age and proximity to the rail line. Also that the property is physically and historically linked to its context, yet the building has been significantly modified. The report concludes that [g]iven its non-contributing status [a] careful photographic record should be made before, during and after demolition and every effort should be made to save and reuse any intact, original elements of the house such as the interior, main stair rail. (p.9, IBI) Relationship to Vaughan Vision 2020/Strategic Plan In consideration of the strategic priorities related to Vaughan Vision 2020, the report will provide: STRATEGIC GOAL: 4

5 Service Excellence - Providing service excellence to citizens. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: Preserve our heritage and support diversity, arts and culture. The findings and recommendations are consistent with City of Vaughan policies and practices and factor the analysis of the proposal described in this report. Regional Implications Conclusion Please refer to recommendation section of this report. Attachments 1. Location Map BHE (Built Heritage Evaluation) Report prepared by: Cecilia Nin Hernandez Cultural Heritage Coordinator, Ext (A copy of the attachments referred to in the foregoing have been forwarded to each Member of Council and a copy thereof is also on file in the office of the City Clerk.) 2 DEMOLITION OF OUTBUILDING AT 9000 BATHURST STREET WARD 4 Heritage Vaughan advises Council: 1) That the demolition of the outbuilding at 9000 Bathurst Street be approved after the following has been completed to the satisfaction of the City: 1. That the applicant provide security to the City to protect the Vaughan Glen Hospital building prior to the approval of the Site Plan Approval; and 2. That the applicant secure the vacant outbuilding immediately, to the satisfaction of the City, to protect public safety; and 2) That the following report of Cultural Heritage staff, dated December 10, 2014, was received. Recommendation Cultural Heritage staff recommends: 1. That Heritage Vaughan approve the demolition of the outbuilding at 9000 Bathurst Street. 5

6 Contribution to Sustainability This report is consistent with the priorities previously set by Council in the Green Directions, Vaughan, Community Sustainability Environmental Master Plan, Goal 4, and Objective 4.1: To foster a city with strong social cohesion, an engaging arts scene, and a clear sense of its culture and heritage. Economic Impact Communications Plan All agenda items and minutes relating to Heritage Vaughan committee meetings are circulated to relevant City departments, applicants and their representatives. Purpose To review the proposed demolition of the outbuilding at 9000 Bathurst Street. Background - Analysis and Options Subject Property Registered under Section 27 The subject property is listed on the City of Vaughan s Register of Cultural Heritage Value as per Part IV, Subsection 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act (as approved by Council on June 27, 2005). The focus of the listing is on the former Vaughan Glen Hospital, constructed circa 1914, however the entire address is included in the listing. Registered Properties to be reviewed by Heritage Vaughan As this outbuilding is located within an address that is listed on the Municipal Register, as noted above, it is being presented to Heritage Vaughan for approval. Application for Demolition to Later School Addition Presented to HV in 2012 This property was the subject of an application that was presented to Heritage Vaughan on May 16, The later rear school additions to the Vaughan Glen Hospital were approved for demolition while the Vaughan Glen Hospital would be retained in situ. The application did not deal with any outbuildings or other buildings. Built Heritage Evaluation provided a rating of 2 out of 100 Cultural Heritage staff conducted a site visit of the building on October 30, 2014 and created a Built Heritage Evaluation. The Built Heritage Evaluation provided a rating of 2/100 for the building, which is considered to be of little or no significance according to the grading system of the BHE. Therefore, staff has recommended approval for the proposed demolition of the outbuilding. Relationship to Vaughan Vision 2020/Strategic Plan In consideration of the strategic priorities related to Vaughan Vision 2020, the report will 6

7 provide: STRATEGIC GOAL: Service Excellence - Providing service excellence to citizens. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: Preserve our heritage and support diversity, arts and culture. This report is consistent with the priorities previously set by Council, however the necessary resources have not been allocated and approved. Regional Implications Conclusion See recommendation. Attachments 1-8 Built Heritage Evaluation Form Report prepared by: Daniel Rende Cultural Heritage Coordinator, Ext Urban Design and Cultural Heritage Section Planning Department Rob Bayley Manager of Urban Design and Cultural Heritage, Ext Planning Department (A copy of the attachments referred to in the foregoing have been forwarded to each Member of Council and a copy thereof is also on file in the office of the City Clerk.) 3 INFORMATION ITEM ON HERITAGE PERMITS ISSUED UNDER DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY BY-LAW WARDS 2 AND 5 Heritage Vaughan advises Council: 1) That the recommendation contained in the following report of Cultural Services, dated December 10, 2014, was approved. Recommendation Cultural Services recommends: 1. That Heritage Vaughan receive the information on heritage permits approved and issued by the Urban Design and Cultural Heritage Section under the requirements of Heritage Delegation By-law

8 Contribution to Sustainability This report is consistent with the priorities previously set by Council in the Green Directions, Vaughan, Community Sustainability Environmental Master Plan, Goal 4, and Objective 4.1: To foster a city with strong social cohesion, an engaging arts scene, and a clear sense of its culture and heritage. Economic Impact Communications Plan All agenda items and minutes relating to Heritage Vaughan committee meetings are circulated to relevant City departments, applicants and their representatives. Purpose To receive the information on heritage permits approved and issued by the Urban Design and Cultural Heritage Section under the Heritage Delegation By-law Background - Analysis and Options The Delegation By-law is a By-law to delegate the authority to consent to alterations to property designated under subsections 33 and 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to an employee or official of the municipality. The By-law gave senior staff the approval authority for alterations to designated property under Part 4 and 5 of the Ontario Heritage Act that comply with the heritage plans and best practices, excluding entirely new construction and demolition. The Ontario Heritage Act defines alteration as to change in any manner and includes to restore, renovate, repair or disturb. Analysis Heritage Permit approvals have been granted under the said By-law for the following applications: Addition to 7994 Yonge Street: sympathetic addition to the contemporary, non-heritage structure of the Thornhill Golf club. The front façade of the addition is located at the line of the boundary of the heritage conservation district. Please refer to attachments. Façade recladding of 153 Woodbridge Avenue: First floor at front elevation and side elevation recladding of non-contributing building with understated textured stucco and detailing. The placement of the cornice is placed to follow the cap line found in traditional storefront designs found within the district. Relationship to Vaughan Vision 2020/Strategic Plan In consideration of the strategic priorities related to Vaughan Vision 2020, the report will provide: STRATEGIC GOAL: Service Excellence - Providing service excellence to citizens. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: Preserve our heritage and support diversity, arts and culture. 8

9 The findings and recommendations are consistent with City of Vaughan policies and practices and factor the analysis of the proposal described in this report. Regional Implications Conclusion Please refer to recommendation section of this report. Attachments 1. Location Map for 7994 Yonge Street Yonge Street. Approved site plan and front elevation of addition. 3. Location Map for 153 Woodbridge Avenue Woodbridge Avenue. Approved front elevation composition of materials. Report prepared by: Cecilia Nin Hernandez Cultural Heritage Coordinator, Ext Moira Wilson Senior Urban Designer, Ext Rob Bayley Manager of Urban Design and Cultural Heritage, Ext (A copy of the attachments referred to in the foregoing have been forwarded to each Member of Council and a copy thereof is also on file in the office of the City Clerk.) 4 HERITAGE VAUGHAN COMMITTEE 2015 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS Heritage Vaughan advises Council: 1) That the recommendation contained in the following report of Cultural Heritage staff, dated December 10, 2014, was approved. Recommendation Cultural Heritage staff recommends: 1. That Heritage Vaughan approves the meeting dates listed in the Heritage Vaughan 2015 Schedule of Meetings included in the attachment of this report. 9

10 Contribution to Sustainability This report is consistent with the priorities previously set by Council in the Green Directions, Vaughan, Community Sustainability Environmental Master Plan, Goal 4, and Objective 4.1: To foster a city with strong social cohesion, an engaging arts scene, and a clear sense of its culture and heritage. Economic Impact Communications Plan All agenda items and minutes relating to Heritage Vaughan committee meetings are circulated to relevant City departments, applicants and their representatives. Purpose The purpose of the item is for Heritage Vaughan to review and approve the proposed meeting dates for Background - Analysis and Options As a statutory advisory committee to Council, Heritage Vaughan meets once a month to review and provide recommendations to Council on heritage matters. The proposed dates generally situate the meetings on the third Wednesday of each month. The dates also have consideration for citywide dates of significance. Relationship to Vaughan Vision 2020/Strategic Plan In consideration of the strategic priorities related to Vaughan Vision 2020, the report will provide: STRATEGIC GOAL: Service Excellence - Providing service excellence to citizens. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: Preserve our heritage and support diversity, arts and culture. The findings and recommendations are consistent with City of Vaughan policies and practices and factor the analysis of the proposal described in this report. Regional Implications 10

11 Conclusion Please refer to recommendation section of this report. Attachments 1. Heritage Vaughan 2015 Schedule of Meetings Report prepared by: Cecilia Nin Hernandez Cultural Heritage Coordinator, Ext Moira Wilson Senior Urban Designer, Ext Rob Bayley Manager of Urban Design and Cultural Heritage, Ext (A copy of the attachments referred to in the foregoing have been forwarded to each Member of Council and a copy thereof is also on file in the office of the City Clerk.) 5 NEW BUSINESS - APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO AD HOC COMMITTEES Cultural Heritage staff advised that applications were available for appointments to Ad Hoc Committees. The foregoing matter was brought to the attention of the Committee by Cultural Services staff. 6 NEW BUSINESS - HERITAGE VAUGHAN COMMITTEE CELEBRATION Deb Schulte suggested that the Committee organize a farewell celebration for the members. The foregoing matter was brought to the attention of the Committee by Deb Schulte. The meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m. Respectfully submitted, John Mifsud, Chair Report Prepared by: Rose Magnifico, Assistant City Clerk 11