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1 1 1 Agenda January 10, :15 PM Canada Room The First Heritage Markham Committee Meeting of The Corporation of The City of Markham in the year Alternate formats are available upon request. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest. Table of Contents PART ONE - ADMINISTRATION APPROVAL OF AGENDA (16.11) MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 13, 2017 HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MEETING (16.11)... 3 PART TWO - DEPUTATIONS... 4 PART THREE - CONSENT BUILDING AND SIGN PERMIT APPLICATIONS, DELEGATED APPROVALS: BUILDING AND SIGN PERMITS, 7765 YOUNG STREET, THORNHILL, 144 MAIN STREET NORTH, MARKHAM VILLAGE 11 HERITAGE CORNERS LANE, MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES, 8 CHAPEL PLACE, BUTTONVILLE, (16.11) HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATIONS, DELEGATED APPROVALS: HERITAGE PERMITS, MAIN STREET AND EUREKA STREET UNIONVILLE RR CROSSING, 50 PETER STREET, MARKHAM VILLAGE, (16.11) INFORMATION, NEW PUBLICATION, MARKHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY, MARKHAM OUR PAST INSPIRES OUR FUTURE (16.11) SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION, VICTORIA SQUARE BLVD., PORTABLE CLASSROOM, VICTORIA SQUARE UNITED CHURCH/ STONEBRIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH, (16.11) COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCE APPLICATION, 11 ALBERT STREET, MARKHAM VILLAGE, PROPOSED SECOND RESIDENTIAL UNIT IN EXISTING GARAGE/ ACCESSORY BUILDING, (16.11) CORRESPONDENCE (16.11)... 7 PART FOUR - REGULAR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS, 269 MAIN STREET NORTH, MARKHAM VILLAGE, PROPOSED TRIPLEX BUILDING, (16.11) DEMOLITION PERMIT APPLICATION, 10 DRYDEN COURT, MARKHAM VILLAGE, PROPOSED DEMOLITION OF A TYPE B DWELLING, (16.11) DEMOLITION REQUEST, 26 STATION STREET, MARKHAM VILLAGE, REQUEST TO DEMOLISH A HERITAGE DWELLING (PETER AND LILY REESOR HOUSE), (16.11)... 9

2 2 2 First Heritage Markham Agenda January 10, 2018 Page SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION, COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCE APPLICATION, 14 DAVID STREET, MARKHAM VILLAGE, PROPOSED ADDITION TO A DWELLING, (16.11) SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION, 340 MAIN STREET NORTH, MARKHAM VILLAGE, ADDITION TO AN EXISTING HERITAGE DWELLING, (16.11) REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK, KENNEDY ROAD, THE REVEREND JENKINS HOUSE, (16.11)...12 PART FIVE - STUDIES/PROJECTS AFFECTING HERITAGE RESOURCES - UPDATES STUDIES/PROJECTS, HERITAGE WEEK CELEBRATIONS, UPDATE, (16.11) INFORMATION, ONTARIO HERITAGE CONFERENCE 2020, COMMUNITY HERITAGE ONTARIO, UPDATE, (16.11)...14 PART SIX - NEW BUSINESS...15 CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD 73 MAIN STREET SOUTH (16.11)...16

3 3 3 First Heritage Markham Agenda January 10, 2018 Page 3 Part One - Administration 1. Approval of Agenda (16.11) A) Addendum Agenda B) New Business from Committee Members Recommendation: That the January 10, 2018 Heritage Markham Committee agenda be approved. 2. Minutes of the December 13, 2017 Heritage Markham Committee Meeting (16.11) Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning Minutes See attached material. Recommendation: That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held on December 13, 2017 be received and adopted.

4 4 4 First Heritage Markham Agenda January 10, 2018 Page 4 Part Two - Deputations

5 5 5 First Heritage Markham Agenda January 10, 2018 Page 5 Part Three - Consent 3. Building and Sign Permit Applications, Delegated Approvals: Building and Sign Permits, 7765 Young Street, Thornhill, 144 Main Street North, Markham Village 11 Heritage Corners Lane, Markham Heritage Estates, 8 Chapel Place, Buttonville, (16.11) File Nos: Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning Memo See attached memorandum. Recommendation: That Heritage Markham receive the information on building or sign permits approved by Heritage Section staff under the delegated approval process. 4. Heritage Permit Applications, Delegated Approvals: Heritage Permits, Main Street and Eureka Street Unionville RR Crossing, 50 Peter Street, Markham Village, (16.11) File Nos: Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning Memo See attached memorandum. Recommendation: That Heritage Markham receive the information on heritage permits approved by Heritage Section staff under the delegated approval process.

6 6 6 First Heritage Markham Agenda January 10, 2018 Page 6 5. Information, New Publication, Markham Historical Society, Markham Our Past Inspires Our Future (16.11) Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning Memo See attached memorandum. Recommendation: That Heritage Markham receive as information. 6. Site Plan Control Application, Victoria Square Blvd., Portable Classroom, Victoria Square United Church/ Stonebridge Baptist Church, (16.11) File No: SC Extracts: G. Duncan, Project Planner R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning Memo See attached staff memorandum and material. Recommendation: That Heritage Markham has no objection from a heritage perspective to the proposed construction of a portable classroom to serve the place of worship at Victoria Square Blvd. subject to the applicant entering into a site plan agreement with the City containing the usual conditions regarding colours, materials, etc.

7 7 7 First Heritage Markham Agenda January 10, 2018 Page 7 7. Committee of Adjustment Variance Application, 11 Albert Street, Markham Village, Proposed Second Residential Unit in Existing Garage/ Accessory Building, (16.11) File No: Extracts: Memo A/187/17 P. Wokral, Heritage Planner R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning See attached staff memorandum and material. Recommendation: That Heritage Markham has no comment on the variance application from a heritage perspective to convert the second storey of the existing accessory building/garage at 11 Albert Street into an additional residential unit; and, That Heritage Markham delegates review of any applications required for the proposed additions to the existing garage/accessory building at 11 Albert Street to Heritage Section staff. 8. Correspondence (16.11) Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning Material See attached material. Recommendation: That the following correspondence be received as information: a) OHS Bulletin, Newsletter of the Ontario Historical Society, December 2017 (full version available from staff) b) Remember Markham, Newsletter of the Markham Historical Society & Markham Museum, December 2017 (selected pages) c) CHO News, Publication of Community Heritage Ontario (also sent electronically to members) d) Berczy Settlers Gazette, December 2017 (selected pages)

8 8 8 First Heritage Markham Agenda January 10, 2018 Page 8 Part Four - Regular 9. Zoning By-law Amendment Applications, 269 Main Street North, Markham Village, Proposed Triplex Building, (16.11) File No: ZA Extracts: S. Lapenna, Planner R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning Memo See attached staff memorandum and material. Recommendation: That Heritage Markham Committee has no objection from a heritage perspective to the proposed conversion of the property from one dwelling unit to three dwelling units, subject to the acquisition of a Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement; and, That the Committee provides the following feedback on the concept plan and drawings submitted in support of the application to help provide direction for a future Site Plan Control Application submission: West Elevation Addition consider the introduction of heritage scale windows to help animate the proposed brick wall. South Elevation explore other opportunities for the internal staircase to avoid altering the heritage attributes of the south façade through the introduction of the porch and door feature. Maintain existing window sizes and openings on the heritage building. South Elevation Addition new windows should be reflective of the size and shape of traditional windows and be bird friendly. North Elevation explore the creation of a slight setback to create a break between the heritage building and the new addition to avoid the new roof and wall becoming an extension of the existing building North Elevation Addition new windows should be reflective of the size and shape of traditional windows and be bird friendly.

9 9 9 First Heritage Markham Agenda January 10, 2018 Page Demolition Permit Application, 10 Dryden Court, Markham Village, Proposed Demolition of a Type B Dwelling, (16.11) File No: DP Extracts: P. Wokral, Heritage Planner R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning Memo See attached staff memorandum and material. Recommendation: That Heritage Markham has no objection to the demolition of the existing one storey single detached dwelling at 10 Dryden Court because its style does not relate to the surrounding homes, it does not contribute to a discernible heritage character, and the restrictions imposed by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority do not allow for a complementary addition to the existing house. 11. Demolition Request, 26 Station Street, Markham Village, Request to Demolish a Heritage Dwelling (Peter and Lily Reesor House), (16.11) Extracts: Memo P. Wokral, Heritage Planner R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning See attached staff memorandum and material. Recommendation: That Heritage Markham does not support the demolition of the existing heritage dwelling at 26 Station Street and recommends that it be retained on site.

10 10 10 First Heritage Markham Agenda January 10, 2018 Page Site Plan Control Application, Committee of Adjustment Variance Application, 14 David Street, Markham Village, Proposed Addition to a Dwelling, (16.11) File No: SC A/180/17 Extracts: P. Wokral, Heritage Planner R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning Memo See attached staff memorandum and material. Recommendation: That Heritage Markham has no objection from a heritage perspective to the proposed scale, massing, form, and height of the proposed house at 14 David Street; and, That Heritage Markham has no objection from a heritage perspective to the requested variances for the proposed house at 14 David Street as it is complementary to the heritage character of the District and compatible with the scale of adjacent dwellings; and, That the classical revival details of the proposed house be deleted and revised to reflect the proportions and architectural detailing of the later 19 th century houses found on Peter and David Streets including the following measures: o A reduction in the size and width of the proposed windows; o Use of 2 over 2 window pane divisions rather than the earlier style multipaned windows; o Use of vertical tongue and groove wooden siding; o The elimination of the proposed classical eave returns and pediment gables; o Addition of decorative wooden gable and porch decorations; o The use of turned porch posts and elimination of the proposed flat porch roof and classical porch pillars; o Elimination of the proposed entrance door sidelights; o An enhanced garage door treatment; and, That final review of the Site Plan Control and Variance applications be delegated to Heritage Section staff; and further, That the applicant enter into a Site Plan Agreement containing the standard conditions regarding windows, materials, colours etc.

11 11 11 First Heritage Markham Agenda January 10, 2018 Page Site Plan Control Application, 340 Main Street North, Markham Village, Addition to an Existing Heritage Dwelling, (16.11) File No: Extracts: G. Duncan, Project Planner R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning Memo See attached staff memorandum and material. Recommendation: That Heritage Markham generally supports the proposed additions to 340 Main Street North from a heritage perspective subject to the applicant providing complete site statistics on the drawings to demonstrate compliance with the by-law, and the revision of the drawings to show the existing porch to remain, the restoration of the two large front windows with transom lights, and the re-instatement of the small ground floor window on the south elevation; and, That if the zoning review shows that no variances are required, and once the applicant makes the requested changes to the plans and elevations, that final review be delegated to Heritage Section staff; and, That in the event variances are required, that the application come back to Heritage Markham for review and comment; and further, That the owner enter into a site plan agreement to include the usual clauses regarding materials, colours, etc.

12 12 12 First Heritage Markham Agenda January 10, 2018 Page Request for Feedback, Kennedy Road, The Reverend Jenkins House, (16.11) Extracts: Memo P. Wokral, Heritage Planner R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning See attached staff memorandum and material. Recommendation: That Heritage Markham supports the replication of the Reverend Jenkins House at Markham Heritage Estates with a new post and beam structural frame, based on measured drawings of the existing house and the salvaging and incorporation of all sound historic materials, including the historic cladding, trims, hardware, windows, doors and stone foundation, to the satisfaction of Heritage Section staff. or That Heritage Markham supports the replication of the Reverend Jenkins House at Markham Heritage Estates with a modern dimensional lumber structural frame, based on measured drawings of the existing house, and the salvaging and incorporation of all sound historic materials, including the historic cladding, trims, hardware, windows, doors and stone foundation, to the satisfaction of Heritage Section staff.

13 13 13 First Heritage Markham Agenda January 10, 2018 Page 13 Part Five - Studies/Projects Affecting Heritage Resources - Updates The following projects impact in some manner the heritage planning function of the City of Markham. The purpose of this summary is to keep the Heritage Markham Committee apprised of the projects status. Staff will only provide a written update when information is available, but members may request an update on any matter. a) Markham Official Plan 2014 (partially in force) b) Rouge National Urban Park Proposal c) Main Street Markham Streetscape Redevelopment (Highway th Avenue) d) Doors Open Markham 2018 e) Heritage Week, February 2018 f) Morgan Park Revitalization Master Plan, Markham Village g) Library/Veterans Park Revitalization Master Plan, Markham Village h) Victoria Square Heritage Conservation District Study i) Review of Development Standards All Heritage Districts j) Main Street Unionville Community Vision Plan (2014) - Implementation k) Unionville Heritage Conservation District Plan Amendments l) Unionville Heritage Centre Secondary Plan m) Unionville Core Area Streetscape Master Plan (2018) n) Unionville Community Vision Plan Pattern Book o) Update to Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan (2017) p) New Secondary Plan for Markham Village (2017) q) Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project (2017) 15. Studies/Projects, Heritage Week Celebrations, Update, (16.11) Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning Memo See attached memorandum. Recommendation: That Heritage Markham Committee receive as information.

14 14 14 First Heritage Markham Agenda January 10, 2018 Page Information, Ontario Heritage Conference 2020, Community Heritage Ontario, Update, (16.11) Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning Memo See attached memorandum Recommendation: That Heritage Markham Committee receive as information.

15 15 15 First Heritage Markham Agenda January 10, 2018 Page 15 Part Six - New Business

16 16 16 First Heritage Markham Agenda January 10, 2018 Page 16 Confidential Items That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Heritage Markham Committee resolve into a confidential session to discuss the following matters: 1. LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD 73 MAIN STREET SOUTH (16.11) [Section 239 (2) (e)]

17 17 17 Heritage Markham Committee Meeting City of Markham December 13, 2017 Canada Room, Markham Civic Centre Members David Nesbitt, Chair Ian Darling, Vice Chair Councillor Valerie Burke Maria Cerone Ken Davis Graham Dewar Anthony Farr Councillor Don Hamilton David Johnston Jennifer Peters-Morales Councillor Karen Rea Zuzana Zila (7:18 p.m.) Regrets Evelin Ellison Staff Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning George Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner Peter Wokral, Heritage Planner John Britto, Committee Secretary (PT) David Nesbitt, Chair, convened the meeting at 6:40 PM by asking for any disclosures of interest with respect to items on the agenda. There was no disclosure of interest by any member. 1. Approval of Agenda (16.11) A) Addendum Agenda B) New Business from Committee Members (a) Whistle Cessation Infrastructure Requirements Heritage Permit Application, Eureka Street and Main Street. (b) Change of Meeting Date September (c) Correspondence from Ms. Maria Gatzios. (d) 46 Main Street North Heritage Markham Recommends: That the December 13, 2017, Heritage Markham Committee agenda be approved, as amended.

18 18 18 Heritage Markham Minutes December 13, 2017 Page 2 CARRIED 2. Minutes of the November 8, 2017 Heritage Markham Committee Meeting (16.11) Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning Heritage Markham Recommends: That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held on November 8, 2017 be received and adopted. CARRIED 3. Financial Matters Heritage Markham Committee Budget 2018 (16.11) Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning B. Karumanchery, Director, Planning & Urban Design The Manager of Heritage Planning reviewed the draft 2018 Heritage Markham Committee budget. He advised that the 2018 budget has been split into three parts: (1) Public Education and Special Events; (2) General Expenses; and (3) Technical Workshops/Training for Volunteers. A member suggested that due to the length of Heritage Markham meetings, which very often go past the 11:00 p.m. hour, it would be good if the Committee members were provided with crackers and cheese, along with tea/coffee and pop. It was suggested that the Commissioner of Development Services be requested to augment the Heritage Markham Committee budget to include additional refreshments. Heritage Markham Recommends: That Heritage Markham endorses the Heritage Markham Committee budget for 2018 in the amount of $7,480.00; and, That the Heritage Markham Committee budget be augmented to provide additional refreshments, e.g., crackers and cheese; and, That the budget for 2018 be forwarded to the Director of Planning and Urban Design (Development Services Commission) for consideration. CARRIED

19 19 19 Heritage Markham Minutes December 13, 2017 Page 3 4. Heritage Permit Applications, 156 Main Street, Unionville, 76 Main Street, Markham Village, Delegated Approvals: Heritage Permits (16.11) Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning Heritage Markham Recommends: That Heritage Markham receive the information on heritage permits approved by Heritage Section staff under the delegated approval process. CARRIED 5. Building and Sign Permit Application Permit Applications, 20 Deanbank Drive, Thornhill, 104 John Street, Thornhill, 201 Main Street, Unionville, 201 Main Street, Unionville, 216 Main Street, Unionville, 187 Main Street, Unionville, 156 Main Street, Unionville, 201 Main Street North, Markham Village, 10 Beech Street, Markham Village, 23 Washington Street, Markham Village, 10 Albert Street, Markham Village, 10 Albert Street, Markham Village 10 Albert Street, Markham Village 44 Church Street, Markham Village, 6 Aileen Lewis Court, Markham Heritage Estates, th Avenue, North of Unionville, Delegated Approvals: Building, Sign and Demolition Permits (16.11) File Numbers: HP PP AL SP AL SP SP NH HP HP HP HP DP

20 20 20 Heritage Markham Minutes December 13, 2017 Page 4 Extracts: HP HP DP R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning Heritage Markham Recommends: That Heritage Markham receive the information on building and demolition permits approved by Heritage Section staff under the delegated approval process. CARRIED 6. Property Values, Article: Historic Districts Improve Property Value by Ken Roginski, Old House Guy Website (16.11) Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning Heritage Markham Recommends: That Heritage Markham receive as information. CARRIED 7. Events, Doors Open Markham - Committee Minutes November 29, 2017 (16.11) Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning Heritage Markham Recommends: That Heritage Markham receive as information. CARRIED 8. Committee of Adjustment Variance Application, 310 Main Street North, Markham Village, Heritage Conservation District, Update (16.11) File Number: A/63/17 Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning Heritage Markham Recommends: That Heritage Markham receive the update on Committee of Adjustment File A/63/17 as information.

21 21 21 Heritage Markham Minutes December 13, 2017 Page 5 CARRIED 9. Zoning By-law Amendment Application, Official Plan Amendment Application, Plan of Subdivision, 4134 Sixteenth Avenue, Sixteenth Land Holdings Inc. (York Downs Golf Course) (16.11) File Number: OP/SU/ZA Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning G. Sellars, Project Planner The Manager of Heritage Planning advised that correspondence dated December 11, 2017, was received from Ms. Maria Gatzios, Gatzios Planning + Development Consultants Inc., representing the applicant, informing that it had come to their attention that morning that this matter was listed on the Heritage Markham Committee agenda for consideration on December 13, Ms. Gatzios has requested that as they were not aware that this matter was being brought forward, they would like the item deferred to allow them time to review the staff memorandum and determine if a deputation to the Committee was warranted. The Manager of Heritage Planning advised that the subject property is the former York Downs Golf Club, north of Unionville. The property contains a modern-era clubhouse in a large development site comprising parts of Lot 16, 17 and 18, Concession 5. He further advised that the property which is a former private golf course, formerly contained the Pingle Tenant Farmhouse, c.1865, which was relocated to 143 Main Street Unionville in 1993, and there are no listed or designated heritage buildings remaining on the property. The Manager of Heritage Planning further advised that the applicant is proposing a residential development on the ha (416.7 acres) subject lands comprising 2,181 units. The applicant has undertaken the required cultural heritage assessment work for the property, which in this case is limited to archaeological assessments since there are no standing heritage buildings. Although there are no existing built heritage resources on the subject property, the Markham Official Plan 2014 enables the City to commemorate significant cultural heritage resources that have been removed from the property ( ). Staff suggest that a Markham Remembered interpretive plaque could be required as a condition of the subdivision agreement, to commemorate the original location of the Pingle Tenant Farmhouse in a public open space, as close as possible to the original site. Heritage Markham Recommends: That the correspondence from Ms. Maria Gatzios, Gatzios Planning + Development Consultants Inc., dated December 11, 2017, be received; and,

22 22 22 Heritage Markham Minutes December 13, 2017 Page 6 That as a condition in the subdivision agreement for the proposed development at 4134 Sixteenth Avenue, the owner be required to provide at their cost a Markham Remembered interpretive plaque to be placed in a public open space as close as possible to the original site of the Pingle Tenant Farmhouse, as per Official Plan 2014 policy CARRIED 10. Site Plan Control Application, 2968 Elgin Mills Road East, Semi-Detached Dwellings (16.11) File Number: SC Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning R. Cefaratti, Project Planner Heritage Markham Recommends: That Heritage Markham recommends that the applicant be requested to provide a streetscape to illustrate the height relationship between the proposed new dwellings and the heritage building at 2972 Elgin Mills Road East, and examine how a more sympathetic height transition could be achieved. CARRIED 11. Update, 7 Town Crier Lane, Proposed Subdivision of 11 New Homes and Demolition of Dairy Building (16.11) File Number: OP/ZA/SU/SC Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning Councillor Rea provided an overview of the discussion that had occurred at the Development Services Committee meeting and at the Council meeting on December 12, The applications are in support of a proposed subdivision of 11 new homes and the demolition of the dairy building at 7 Town Crier Lane in Markham Heritage Village. City Park (Town Crier) Homes Inc. The applications have been extensively reviewed by the Heritage Markham Committee and through a Community Information Meeting and Statutory Public Meetings required by the Planning Act. Although retention of the existing Dairy Building/Carman Lewis House and a reduction in the scale of the proposed new dwellings was overwhelmingly recommended by members of the public in attendance and the Heritage Markham Committee, the Development Services Committee supported the demolition of the Dairy Building/Carman Lewis House and recommended a cap of 5,000 ft 2 including the garages for the floor areas of the proposed new dwellings.

23 23 23 Heritage Markham Minutes December 13, 2017 Page 7 Heritage Staff provided a memo to Council recommending that if demolition of the Dairy Building is supported on the 12 th of December, that the following conditions be included in the Subdivision Agreement as per the policy of the City s Official Plan (and common practice): a) documentation of the building in the form of a photographic record and measured drawings, and b) creation of a standard City Markham Remembered plaque displaying graphic and textual description of the site s history and former use to be erected on or near the former site of the building. Council did support this amendment. The Committee discussed at length the recommendation from the Development Services Committee, and the Markham Council decision. The Committee also discussed possible strategies to provide Heritage Conservation education to Council members. Heritage Markham Recommends: That Heritage Markham receive as information. CARRIED 12. Threatened Buildings, Implementation of Keep Markham Beautiful and Property Standards By-law, Vacant Heritage Buildings (16.11) Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning T. Wilkinson, Supervisor, Provincial Offences Officer C. Alexander, Manager, By-law Enforcement & Regulatory Svcs. The Heritage Planner briefly reviewed the activities that have been undertaken by By-law Enforcement over the last two months. In response to a suggestion from a Committee member that By-law Enforcement be asked to enforce all requirements of the Keep Markham Beautiful and the Property Standards By-laws immediately, rather than wait till the spring of 2018 to enforce necessary repairs, painting and grounds maintenance when weather conditions permit, the Heritage Planner advised that By-law officers have handed a copy of the relevant by-laws to all the owners of the vacant heritage properties so the owners are aware of what the City will be expecting, recognizing that at this time of the year painting and some of the repairs are extremely difficult due to winter weather conditions. He further advised that his understanding is that By-law Enforcement will be issuing the appropriate property standards orders to the owners of these properties in order to get compliance by the spring of 2018.

24 24 24 Heritage Markham Minutes December 13, 2017 Page 8 A request was also made for an update on the status of the Tremont Hotel in Markham Village Heritage Markham Recommends: That Heritage Markham receive the update on the implementation of the City s Keep Markham Beautiful and the Property Standards By-law on vacant heritage properties as information; and, That Heritage Markham appreciates the work undertaken by By-law Enforcement Staff to date; and further, That By-law Enforcement be requested to provide an update to the February 2018 Heritage Markham Committee meeting on their efforts to achieve compliance of the Keep Markham Beautiful and the Property Standards By-laws, respecting the 17 vacant heritage properties identified by Heritage Section staff. CARRIED 13. Site Plan Control Application, 133 Main Street, Unionville, Heritage Conservation District, Rear Additions to a Heritage Dwelling and a Detached Garage (16.11) File Number: SC Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning G. Duncan, Project Planner The Senior Heritage Planner reviewed the site plan control application to construct a second storey addition over the existing one storey rear wing of the dwelling, and add a 1½ storey addition to the east of the rear wing of the property at 133 Main Street, in the Unionville Heritage Conservation District. A detached two-car garage is proposed for the rear yard. The Senior Heritage Planner advised that the existing dwelling is m 2 (2,224 ft 2 ) in size. With the proposed additions, the dwelling will be 345 m 2 (3,713.3 ft 2 ) in size. The detached garage will have a gross floor area of 69.5 m 2 (748 ft 2 ). The new additions to the heritage building will be clad in vertical wood siding, and have been designed in keeping with the vernacular Gothic Revival of the original heritage building. The lot coverage is proposed to be 30%, which is permitted for in the By-law. The Senior Heritage Planner further advised that no variances have been identified. He noted that the two second storey heritage windows on the east side of the heritage dwelling will be covered due to the proposed linkage addition. Staff is suggesting that these two windows should be salvaged from the original building and used on the second storey link addition. The original house had traditional wood shutters on the front and north side, which should be reintroduced. Staff believe that this is a modest addition and is suitable to the size of the house. Staff is supportive of the addition subject to a few modifications.

25 25 25 Heritage Markham Minutes December 13, 2017 Page 9 In response to a suggestion from a Committee member with respect to tree preservation, the Senior Heritage Planner advised that due to the number of trees on this property, there are not many options for locating the garage, but the identified location appears to have the least impact on existing trees. Heritage Markham Recommends: That Heritage Markham has no objection to the removal of the one storey, rear wing; and, That Heritage Markham supports the proposed design for additions to the existing heritage dwelling at 133 Main Street, and for a detached garage in the rear yard, subject to the following: re-use of the two second storey windows from the original house (east side) to the second level of the north side of the linkage addition; remove the reference to non-functional carriage doors from the linkage addition between the original house and the east addition; re-introduction of wood shutters on the north and west elevations; enter into a Site Plan Agreement including colours, materials, etc.; and further, That Heritage Markham supports a reduction in the flankage yard requirement to support the proposed placement of the new additions. CARRIED 14. Secondary Plans, Milliken Centre Secondary Plan, Draft Development Concept (16.11) Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning M. Plaunt, Manager, Intensification & Secondary Plans M. Wouters, Senior Manager, Policy & Research The Senior Heritage Planner advised that the Milliken Centre Secondary Plan area contains 3 properties individually designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and 6 properties that are listed on the Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, but have not been designated at this time. The update to the Milliken Centre Secondary Plan is required by the Markham Official Plan (2014), and is intended to provide a focal point for the larger Milliken community and to be developed at transit supportive densities to reflect the proximity to GO Transit. A Draft Development Concept has been prepared by City staff in collaboration with the Landowners Group and key agencies, and this concept plan provides the basis for stakeholder and public engagement prior to the preparation of the updated Secondary Plan.

26 26 26 Heritage Markham Minutes December 13, 2017 Page 10 The Senior Heritage Planner advised that the Policy Section of the Planning and Urban Design Department prepared a staff report on the Milliken Centre Secondary Plan Update and Draft Development Concept for the consideration of the Development Services Committee on October 16, An outcome of this meeting was that Council authorized staff to release the development concept to the public for comment, and comments from the Heritage Markham Committee are requested as part of this consultation process. In the Milliken Centre Draft Development Concept, designated properties will remain on their existing original sites, or potentially could be shifted within their properties, depending on future development applications. Research is currently underway on the six non-designated heritage buildings, to provide historical information for building evaluations to be completed. Based on current knowledge of these listed properties, together they tell the story of the development of Milliken from a rural crossroads hamlet into a suburban neighbourhood of the early 20th century. A concept has been developed where the heritage buildings could be grouped in a commercial Heritage Enclave rather than be preserved on an individual basis in potentially incompatible environments. The Heritage Enclave would allow the heritage buildings to remain within the immediate local community in a human-scale setting that would contrast with the medium and high-density development of the larger part of the area. The buildings would be restored and renovated as commercial space, possibly interconnected by additions. A public open space would adjoin the heritage buildings to create a community focal point and gathering place. At this time, the suggested recommended site for the Heritage Enclave is in the vicinity of the designated James Rattle House at 1 Sun Yea-Sen Avenue. Staff believes that to preserve the small-scale heritage buildings of Milliken as a group will be a more effective way to tell the story of Milliken s historical development rather than having isolated individual buildings situated amidst dense and tall forms of mixed-use and residential development. The updated Secondary Plan will need to have revised cultural heritage policies to address the Heritage Enclave. Heritage Markham Recommends: That Heritage Markham supports the concept of a Heritage Enclave of relocated, restored and adaptively re-used small-scale heritage buildings within the Milliken Centre Secondary Plan Area as an approach to heritage conservation specially tailored to suite the community context of mid to high-rise mixed-use and residential development in this specific location. CARRIED

27 27 27 Heritage Markham Minutes December 13, 2017 Page Secondary Plans, Berczy Glen Secondary Plan, North Markham Future Urban Area (16.11) Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning C. Jay, Manager, Development North S. Kitagawa, Coordinator M. Wouters, Senior Manager, Policy & Research The Manager of Heritage Planning advised that correspondence dated December 11, 2017, was received from Ms. Maria Gatzios of Gatzios Planning + Development Inc. requesting that this matter be deferred to allow time to review the staff memorandum and determine if a deputation to the Committee is warranted. The Committee elected to discuss this matter. The Senior Heritage Planner reviewed the Berczy Glen Secondary Plan area which is located to the east of the historic community of Victoria Square, and comprising 248 hectares (613 acres) on part of Lots 22, 23, 24, and 25 in Concession 4. The secondary plan contains the following four buildings listed on the Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest: 1. The Thomas Frisby Jr. House, c.1915, 3151 Elgin Mills Road East; 2. The Schell-Frisby House, c.1860, 3575 Elgin Mills Road East; 3. The Toll House, c.1870, 3693 Elgin Mills Road East; and 4. The Trudgeon House, c.1875, Warden Avenue. The Berczy Glen Secondary Plan is the westernmost component of the North Markham Future Urban Area (FUA) which is now referred to as the North Development District. The applicants have submitted a draft Secondary Plan for the future development of the lands for Residential Low Rise, Residential Mid Rise, and Mixed Use Mid Rise, along with school sites, parks, Greenway and storm water management ponds. Prior to the submission of the Secondary Plans, the City undertook a Conceptual Master Plan (CMP) for the FUA. This was the first phase of detailed planning for the area and provides a high-level community structure plan and accompanying policy direction as the basis for the review of more detailed Secondary Plans. Markham Council endorsed the Conceptual Master Plan for the FUA - Community Structure Plan and Key Policy Direction on September 11, The CMP notes that individual secondary plans and accompanying community design plans are anticipated to be prepared for each of the concession blocks. The key directions provided to implement PP9 (Principles and Parameters) indicate that Secondary Plans will: 1. Provide policy direction regarding the cultural heritage resources identified in the CMP, including appropriate uses for the buildings, and 2. Provide policy direction regarding archaeological resources within the secondary plan area.

28 28 28 Heritage Markham Minutes December 13, 2017 Page 12 The Senior Heritage Planner advised that the City of Markham has engaged a heritage consultant to conduct historical research into heritage properties within the FUA that have not been previously fully researched. The research will be utilized by staff to provide the documentation necessary to enable each of the cultural heritage resources to be evaluated using the City s heritage building evaluation system. This work will provide the basis to determine which cultural heritage resources will be recommended by the City, in consultation with Heritage Markham, for preservation and integration into the proposed development plans. The Manager of Heritage Planning briefly reviewed the Draft Secondary Plan and Community Design Plan noting the scarcity of cultural Heritage resource policies. Heritage Markham Recommends: That the request by Ms. Maria Gatzios, Gatzios Planning + Development Consultants Inc., dated December 11, 2017, to defer consideration of this matter, not be supported; and, That the Berczy Glen Secondary Plan include the standard secondary plan policies regarding cultural heritage resources as the existing version does not provide policy direction regarding the cultural heritage resources identified in the Conceptual Master Plan, including appropriate uses for the buildings; and, That attempts should be undertaken to modify the Plan to address the cultural heritage resource that appears to be located in a Storm Water Management Pond; and, That Heritage Markham will provide recommendations on the preservation and integration of significant cultural heritage resources within the Berczy Glen Secondary Plan area once the research and evaluation of properties listed on the Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest has been completed; and further, That the Berczy Glen Community Design Plan be revised to demonstrate how the cultural heritage resources identified in the CMP will be integrated into community design having regard for road alignments, appropriate lot sizes, use of buildings as landmarks, etc, including: Identification of the location of the four cultural heritage resources; Introduction of a separate section in the document for cultural heritage resource to provide direction as to the incorporation of these resources in new development which reflects the guidance as per the Urban Design Guidelines (Section 3.7) Modification of section 6.4 of the Community Design Plan to indicate that existing cultural heritage resources should be retained as part of the community and not be reduced to commemorative initiatives. Modification of section (A) to include reference to the protection of cultural heritage resource polices as per the Provincial Policy Statement, (B) reference to cultural heritage as per the York Region Official Plan, and (C) reference to cultural heritage resource retention in new development (Sections , and I

29 29 29 Heritage Markham Minutes December 13, 2017 Page 13 the Markham Official Plan) and indicate how the Berczy Plan will support these policies. CARRIED 16. Secondary Plans, Angus Glen Secondary Plan, North Markham Future Urban Area (16.11) Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning C. Jay, Manager, Development North M. Wouters, Senior Manager, Policy & Research S. Kitagawa, Coordinator The Senior Heritage Planner reviewed the Angus Glen Secondary Plan, which comprises 411 hectares ( acres) on part of Lots 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 in Concession 5. The Secondary Plan area contains six buildings listed on the Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest which include: 1. The William Summerfeldt House, c.1850, 4075 Elgin Mills Road East 2. The John Pingle House, c.1875, Kennedy Road 3. The George Pingle House, c.1880, Kennedy Road 4. The T. Wagg House, c.1930, Kennedy Road. 5. The H. Storey Barn, c.1900, Kennedy Road. 6. The George Pingle Jr. House, c.1842/1897, 4022 Major Mackenzie Drive East (designated under Part IV). Generally, the subject lands are in agricultural use, each with an associated dwelling. The George Pingle Jr. House, owned by the City of Markham, is a staff training centre associated with the Angus Glen Community Centre. The Angus Glen Secondary Plan is the central component of the North Markham Future Urban Area (FUA) which is now referred to as the North Development District. The applicants have submitted a draft Secondary Plan for the future development of the lands for Residential Low Rise, Residential Mid Rise, and Mixed Use Mid Rise, along with school sites, parks, Greenway and storm water management ponds. Prior to the submission of the Secondary Plans, the City undertook a Conceptual Master Plan (CMP) for the FUA. This was the first phase of detailed planning for the area and provides a high-level community structure plan and accompanying policy direction as the basis for the review of more detailed Secondary Plans. Markham Council endorsed the Conceptual Master Plan for the FUA - Community Structure Plan and Key Policy Direction on September 11, The CMP notes that individual secondary plans and accompanying community design plans are anticipated to be prepared for each of the concession blocks. The key directions provided to implement PP9 (Principles and Parameters) indicate that Secondary Plans will: 1. Provide policy direction regarding the cultural heritage resources identified in

30 30 30 Heritage Markham Minutes December 13, 2017 Page 14 the CMP, including appropriate uses for the buildings, and 2. Provide policy direction regarding archaeological resources within the secondary plan area. The City of Markham has engaged a heritage consultant to conduct historical research into heritage properties within the FUA that have not been previously fully researched. The research will be utilized by staff to provide the documentation necessary to enable each of the cultural heritage resources to be evaluated using the City s heritage building evaluation system. This work will provide the basis to determine which cultural heritage resources will be recommended by the City, in consultation with Heritage Markham, for preservation and integration into the proposed development plans. The Manager of Heritage Planning briefly reviewed the Draft Secondary Plan and Community Design Plan noting the scarcity of cultural Heritage resource policies. Heritage Markham Recommends: That the Angus Glen Secondary Plan include the standard secondary plan policies regarding cultural heritage resources as the existing version does not provide specific policy direction regarding the cultural heritage resources identified in the CMP, including appropriate uses for the buildings; and, That attempts should be undertaken to modify the Plan to address the cultural heritage resource that appears to be located in a Major Collector Road if it is determined that this resource is worthy of retention; and, That Heritage Markham will provide recommendations on the preservation and integration of significant cultural heritage resources within the Angus Glen Secondary Plan area once the research and evaluation of properties listed on the Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest has been completed; and further, That Heritage Markham recommends that the Angus Glen Community Design Plan be revised to demonstrate how the cultural heritage resources identified in the CMP will be integrated into community design having regard for road alignments, appropriate lot sizes, use of buildings as landmarks, etc. including: Identification of the location of the six cultural heritage resources; Introduction of a separate section in the document for cultural heritage resource to provide direction as to the incorporation of these resources in new development which reflects the guidance as per the City s Urban Design Guidelines for the FUA (Section 3.7); Include/ reference to cultural heritage resources in section Focal Points/Hubs and Edges; Modification of section (A) to include reference to the protection of cultural heritage resource polices as per the Provincial Policy Statement, (B) reference to cultural heritage as per the York Region Official Plan, and (C) reference to cultural

31 31 31 Heritage Markham Minutes December 13, 2017 Page 15 heritage resource retention in new development (Sections , and of the Markham Official Plan) and indicate how the Angus Glen Plan will support these policies. 17. Secondary Plans, Robinson Glen Secondary Plan, North Markham Future Urban Area (16.11) Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning C. Jay, Manager, Development North D. Brutto, Planner 1 M. Wouters, Senior Manager, Policy & Research The Senior Heritage Planner reviewed the Robinson Glen Secondary Plan which is the easternmost component of the North Markham Future Urban Area (FUA), now referred to as the North Development District. The Secondary Plan area contains seven buildings and one historic farm cemetery listed on the Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest. These include: 1. The Jacob Pingle Sr. House, c.1840, 4638 Major Mackenzie Drive East. 2. The Homer Wilson House, c.1900, Kennedy Road (designated under Part IV). 3. The J.P. Carr Cottage, c.1950, Kennedy Road (designated under Part IV). 4. The Pingle Farm Cemetery, Kennedy Road (designated under Part IV). 5. The Sommerfeldt Homestead, c.1840, Kennedy Road (designated under Part IV). 6. The George Summerfeldt House, c.1856, Kennedy Road (designated under Part IV). 7. The Arthur Wegg House, c.1922, Kennedy Road (designated under Part IV). 8. The Francis Walker House, c.1850, Kennedy Road. Most of the above properties have been designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. Only the Jacob Pingle Sr. House at 4638 Major Mackenzie Drive East and the Francis Walker House at Kennedy Road have listed heritage status in the Register, pending research and evaluation Prior to the submission of Secondary Plans, the City undertook a Conceptual Master Plan (CMP) for the FUA. This was the first phase of detailed planning for the area and provides a high level community structure plan and accompanying policy direction as the basis for the review of more detailed Secondary Plans. Markham Council endorsed the Conceptual Master Plan for the FUA - Community Structure Plan and Key Policy Direction on September 11, Section of the CMP addresses cultural heritage resources and indicates the number of resources, their initial evaluation rating and notes that the properties will require in-depth research before a final evaluation. One of the key Principles for Planning the FUA is PP9 - Recognize, conserve, promote and integrate cultural heritage resources in community design.

32 32 32 Heritage Markham Minutes December 13, 2017 Page 16 The CMP notes that individual secondary plans and accompanying community design plans are anticipated to be prepared for each of the concession blocks. The key directions provided to implement PP9 (Principles and Parameters) indicate that Secondary Plans will: 1. Provide policy direction regarding the cultural heritage resources identified in the CMP, including appropriate uses for the buildings, and 2. Provide policy direction regarding archaeological resources within the secondary plan area. The City of Markham has engaged a heritage consultant to conduct historical research into heritage properties within the FUA that have not been previously fully researched. The research will be utilized by staff to provide the documentation necessary to enable each of the cultural heritage resources to be evaluated using the City s heritage building evaluation system. This work will provide the basis to determine which cultural heritage resources will be recommended by the City, in consultation with Heritage Markham, for preservation and integration into the proposed development plans. The City has provided direction as to what is to be included in the Community Design Plan from a cultural heritage resource perspective and has provided Urban Design Guidelines which clearly indicate how cultural heritage resource should be addressed with the Community Design Plan. The Manager of Heritage Planning briefly reviewed the Draft Secondary Plan and Community Design Plan noting the scarcity of cultural Heritage resource policies. Heritage Markham Recommends: That the Robinson Glen Secondary Plan include the standard secondary plan policies regarding cultural heritage resources as the existing version does not provide specific policy direction regarding the cultural heritage resources identified in the CMP, including appropriate uses for the buildings; and, That Heritage Markham will provide recommendations on the preservation and integration of significant cultural heritage resources within the Robinson Glen Secondary Plan area once the research and evaluation of properties listed on the Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest has been completed; and further That the Robinson Glen Community Design Plan be revised to demonstrate how the cultural heritage resources identified in the CMP will be integrated into community design having regard for road alignments, appropriate lot sizes, use of buildings as landmarks, etc, including: Identification of the location of the eight cultural heritage resources; Introduction of a separate section in the document for cultural heritage resource to provide direction as to the incorporation of these resources in new development which reflects the guidance as per the City s Urban Design Guidelines for the FUA (Section 3.7); Include/ reference to cultural heritage resources in section Focal Points/Hubs and Edges;

33 33 33 Heritage Markham Minutes December 13, 2017 Page 17 Modification of section (A) to include reference to the protection of cultural heritage resource polices as per the Provincial Policy Statement, (B) reference to cultural heritage as per the York Region Official Plan, and (C ) reference to cultural heritage resource retention in new development (Sections , and of the Markham Official Plan) and indicate how the Robinson Glen Plan will support these policies. 18. Events, Heritage Day and Heritage Week 2018, (16.11) Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning The Manager of Heritage Planning reviewed the plans for Heritage Day February 19, 2018 and Heritage Week, which will be organized during the second week of February (February 18-24, 2018). He advised that Heritage Section staff will be installing a small heritage display in the Civic Centre for Heritage Week, and suggested that Heritage Markham Committee may wish to create a small sub-committee to brainstorm/organize possible events or activities that the committee may want to sponsor or undertake in February 2018 as part of Heritage Week celebrations. The Committee discussed the possibility of inviting the Mayor and Members of Council to attend the February Heritage Markham Committee meeting. It was also suggested that the February Heritage Markham Committee meeting be rescheduled to a different day, as it coincides with Valentine s Day. The Committee discussed the possibility of making a video with some of the 2017 Heritage Award winners, as well, inviting a few of them to make deputations at the February Heritage Markham Committee meeting. The Manager of Heritage Planning advised that the Canada Room may not be available on another day as the room is used by other Committees, as well. A Committee member suggested allocating a small budget to create a podcast similar to Let s Find Out, a podcast on the history of the City of Edmonton by historian laureate Chris Chang- Yen Phillips. It was suggested that Corporate Communications be requested to make a video on the Heritage Award winners. It was also suggested that Heritage Section staff make a deputation and/or presentation to Council at a Development Services Committee meeting on what Heritage means to the City. Heritage Markham Recommends: That Heritage Markham receive the information on Heritage Day and Heritage Week 2018; and, That Heritage Markham Committee supports the proclamation of Heritage Week in Markham (February 18-24, 2018) and the flying of the Prince of Wales Prize flag at the Markham Civic Centre for the week; and further,

34 34 34 Heritage Markham Minutes December 13, 2017 Page 18 That Councillors Burke, Hamilton and Rea, explore the possibility of preparing a video with a few 2017 Heritage Award winners, with a report back to the January 2018 Heritage Markham Committee meeting. CARRIED 19. Conference, 2020 Ontario Heritage Conference (OHC) Community Heritage Ontario (16.11) Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning The Manager of Heritage Planning advised that Mr. Wayne Morgan, President of Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) contacted staff to see if the City of Markham, possibly in partnership with an adjacent MHC, would be interested in hosting the 2020 Ontario Heritage Conference (OHC). He advised that information on Requests for Proposals was provided to the Committee as part of the agenda package. Mr. Morgan has indicated the he hopes that Heritage Markham Committee and the City of Markham will favourably consider this proposal and notes that several of the CHO members have a wealth of experience in organizing the Ontario Heritage Conference in the past and would be willing to assist, should Markham decide to submit a proposal, the deadline for which is January 15, The Manager of Heritage Planning advised that in 2018, the OHC will be held in Sault Ste. Marie. CHO has received a proposal for 2019 in Goderich/Bluewater which the Joint Conference Committee [CHO, Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) and Ontario Association of Heritage Professionals OAHP)] is pursuing. CHO is looking for proposals for 2020 and beyond. CHO tries to organize the conference in different parts of the Province to reach as many members as possible. It has been many years since they have had one in the Greater Toronto Area. According to the CHO, given Markham's track record in heritage conservation, holding the conference in Markham would give the Committee an opportunity to showcase their successes and let other communities see how Markham has dealt with the challenges that many in the heritage community face. The Manager of Heritage Planning advised that given the amount of work required to organize such a conference, the current/future workload and commitments by Heritage Section staff, and the number and amount of volunteer commitment that would be required in , hosting such an event would be extremely challenging. If Heritage Markham was interested in pursuing the 2020 Conference, the Committee would have to secure the permission of Council as this would have both staff resources and financial implications. The Committee discussed at length the pros and cons of organizing such a conference. It was suggested that the City s Culture and Economic Development Department should organize the conference as part of their portfolio, and Heritage Markham Committee could provide support. It was suggested that this could be included in next year s budget for One committee member believed that it could be premature to organize a conference of such magnitude as other

35 35 35 Heritage Markham Minutes December 13, 2017 Page 19 professional organizations plan such conferences at least 4 to 5 years in advance. There was as suggestion to organize the conference in either 2021 or Majority of the committee members were in favour of initiating discussions on this topic in collaboration with the City s Culture and Economic Development and any other appropriate City Department/s. Heritage Markham Recommends: That Staff investigate a collaborative effort with Culture and Economic Development and any other City Department/s to explore the potential of a proposal for 2020/2021/2022 to host the Ontario Heritage Conference in the City of Markham. CARRIED 20. New Business Whistle Cessation Infrastructure Requirements Heritage Permit Application Eureka Street and Main Street Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning P. Chan, Capital Works Engineer A. Cachola, Senior Manager, Engineering The Manager of Heritage Planning reviewed the heritage permit application for Whistle Cessation Infrastructure Requirements. In order to address the issue of whistle/horn blowing through certain areas of the municipality, infrastructure changes are needed around the area of railway crossings. On Main Street, the infrastructure will be required to the north and south of the railway tracks and on both sides of the street. On Eureka Street, the infrastructure will only be needed on the west side, south of the tracks. Signage on the sidewalk will be introduced as well as additional pavement markings. The sidewalks will also be widened to 1.5 metres. The Manager of Heritage Planning advised that Heritage Section staff has worked with the Engineering Department on the Main Street Unionville infrastructure and requested that the same fence design used for the Stiver Mill Train Station be incorporated into the design (as opposed to a chain link fence). He further advised that staff was not aware of the Eureka Street work and have requested that the infrastructure be painted black. This type of infrastructure was not required on Main Street Markham (other than sidewalk widening) due to the railway crossing arm being in a position to control both pedestrian and vehicular movements. The Committee discussed the design and materials needed for the infrastructure changes, from a heritage perspective, around the area of railway crossings in Eureka Street and Main Street.

36 36 36 Heritage Markham Minutes December 13, 2017 Page 20 Heritage Markham Recommends: That this matter be delegated to Heritage Section staff to provide appropriate direction to Engineering Staff. CARRIED 21. New Business Rescheduling September 2018 Heritage Markham Committee meeting Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning The Manager of Heritage Planning advised that due to the Council meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, the City Clerk has requested that Heritage Markham Committee consider rescheduling their September 2018 Heritage Markham Committee meeting to another day. The Manager of Heritage Planning further advised that the Canada Room is available on the evening of Wednesday, September 5, 2018, if the Committee wishes to consider that evening for a rescheduled Heritage Markham Committee meeting. Heritage Markham Recommends: That the September 2018 Heritage Markham Committee meeting be rescheduled to September 5, CARRIED 22. New Business Correspondence dated December 11, 2017 from Ms. Maria Gatzios Gatzios Planning + Development Consultants Inc. Request for Notification to Applicants and Landowners Heritage Markham Committee Agenda Items Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning The Manager of Heritage Planning advised that staff received correspondence dated December 11, 2017, from Ms. Maria Gatzios, Gatzios Planning + Development Consultants Inc., requesting that Heritage Markham Committee alter its agenda notification process to provide applicants / landowners notification of an item being placed on the Committee s agenda, to give them the opportunity to review any city staff memorandum being provided to the Committee, and be given an opportunity to speak to their item at the Committee meeting. The Manager of Heritage Planning further advised that staff do not normally inform individual applicants when their items are listed on the agenda, as the recommendations/comments from Heritage Markham Committee are provided to the Planner responsible for the application are provided to the applicant with all other feedback from commenting agencies. Applicants who wish to further discuss a recommendation are welcome to attend a future Heritage Markham

37 37 37 Heritage Markham Minutes December 13, 2017 Page 21 Committee meeting. Applicants should also be encouraged to monitor the monthly Heritage Markham agendas on-line to keep abreast of their applications. A member suggested that the Heritage Markham Committee agenda be made available on the City s website earlier than is currently provided, to allow applicants sufficient time to review staff comments and suggested recommendations to the Committee. The Manager of Heritage Planning advised that Heritage Section staff depend on review and comments from other departments before preparing their own review and comment to include in their memorandum to the Heritage Markham Committee in the agenda package. He further advised that Heritage Section staff also depend on the IT and City Clerk s Department for preparing and posting the agenda on the City s website. Heritage Markham Recommends: That the correspondence from Ms. Maria Gatzios dated December 11, 2017 be received and, That Heritage Markham Committee agendas be posted on the City s website at least a week prior to the scheduled meeting date, or as early as practicable. CARRIED 23. New Business 46 Main Street North Emergency Services Vehicles Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning Councillor Rea raised the issue of a dispute between neighbours of the property behind the Wedding Cake House. She further noted that she wants the condo documents to advise future owners that the street is closed several times a year restricting vehicular access. She also advised that fire trucks on Main Street cannot enter the driveway unless they go over the patio of the Wedding Cake House. The Manager of Heritage Planning advised that Fire Services has tested fire truck access and fount it satisfactory. 24. New Business Heritage Awards of Excellence Ceremony Extracts: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning W. Bond, Development Services Councillor Burke thanked David Nesbitt, Chair and Ian Darling, Vice-Chair of the Heritage Markham Committee, Regan Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning, George Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner, Peter Wokral, Heritage Planner, and Wendy Bond, Administrative Assistant in the Development Services Commission for the well-organized 2017 Heritage Awards event on December 11, 2017.

38 38 38 Heritage Markham Minutes December 13, 2017 Page 22 Councilor Rea thanked Heritage Section staff and all Heritage Markham Committee members for another successful year. The Heritage Markham Committee meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM.

39 39 39 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Heritage Markham Committee Regan Hutcheson, Manager-Heritage Planning DATE: January 10, 2018 SUBJECT: Delegated Approvals Building Permits Approved by Heritage Section Staff The following Building Permits were approved by Heritage Section staff under the delegated approval process: Address Permit Number Work to be Undertaken 7765 Yonge Street Thornhill Minor Repartitioning, partial furniture and finishes replacement 144 Main Street North Kitchen Fire Suppression System 11 Heritage Corners New detached garage with loft. Lane, Markham Heritage Estates 8 Chapel Place, Buttonville Mezzanine Stairs- Place of worship Suggested Recommendation for Heritage Markham THAT Heritage Markham receive the information on building permits approved by Heritage Section staff under the delegated approval process File: Q:\Development\Heritage\SUBJECT\Building Permits Delegate Approval\2018\January doc

40 40 40 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Heritage Markham Committee Regan Hutcheson, Manager-Heritage Planning DATE: January 10, 2018 SUBJECT: Delegated Approvals Heritage Permits Approved by Heritage Section Staff The following Heritage Permits were approved by Heritage Section staff under the delegated approval process: Address Permit Number Work to be Undertaken Main Street and Eureka St Unionville RR Crossing As part of Whistle Cessation Project, the City will be installing safety features such as maze barriers, fence, roadway signs and 50 Peter Street, Markham Village new permanent pavement markings Wooden skirting under the veranda and paint to match garage colour Suggested Recommendation for Heritage Markham THAT Heritage Markham receive the information on heritage permits approved by Heritage Section staff under the delegated approval process File: Q:\Development\Heritage\SUBJECT\Heritage Permits Monthly Delegated Approvals\2018\Jan doc

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42 42 42 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Heritage Markham Committee Regan Hutcheson, Manager-Heritage Planning DATE: January 10, 2018 SUBJECT: New Publication Markham Historical Society Markham Our Past Inspires Our Future Project: Markham Our Past Inspires Our Future Background: Markham Historical Society has released its new book on the history of Markham covering the period of 1900 to 2000 Continues the story that was told in two previous publications. 250 pages, thematic approach/ informal style 400 images including photos, newspaper articles, political cartoons and official documents Includes in-depth personal histories and memories which were collected for the project. Quote: This book is a living history. Anyone who has lived in, or has had a connection with, Markham at any time during the 20 th century and who opens this book will find a person, a building a place or an event that they recognize. Staff Comment Excellent publication that should be on the bookshelf of every Heritage Markham member. Staff has two copies in our resource library. The publication is a potential candidate for a future Heritage Markham Award of Excellence in the Education Category. Available from the Markham Museum for $30 Suggested Recommendation for Heritage Markham THAT Heritage Markham receive as information. File: Q:\Development\Heritage\SUBJECT\Markham Historical Society\HM Jan new book.doc

43 43 43 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Heritage Markham Committee George Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner DATE: January 10, 2018 SUBJECT: SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION SC Portable Classroom Victoria Square United Church/Stonebridge Baptist Church Victoria Square Blvd. Victoria Square Community Property/Building Description: Use: Victoria Square United Church, Gothic Revival, patterned brick, 1880 and Victoria Square Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Classic Revival, clapboard, Active place of worship, historic cemetery adjoining to the south. Heritage Status: Listed on the Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest. Located in the Victoria Square hamlet, which has been under study as a potential future heritage conservation district. Application/Proposal: The existing place of worship is now shared with another faith group, the Stonebridge Baptist Church, requiring an expansion of classroom facilities. A portable classroom of 98m (1,055ft 2 ) is proposed to be located in the rear yard (please see site plan, attached). The new classroom has been designed to complement the existing heritage structures on the property. The current parking lot, somewhat informal in nature, will be expanded and rationalized with drive aisles and lined parking spaces.

44 44 44 Background: The concept of different faith groups sharing existing established places of worship provides a solution for the long-term survival of historic church buildings where changing demographics are affecting attendance. Staff Comment: The proposed portable classroom is well set back from the street line and also from the heritage buildings. It will have minimal visual impact on the heritage character of the streetscape of the Victoria Square hamlet or the church property. A hedgerow will be impacted by the construction. Evaluation and recommendations regarding existing vegetation will be addressed by Urban Design staff as part of the site plan review process. No significant trees will be affected. It is anticipated that any loss of vegetation will be balanced by new screen plantings. A grading/stormwater management plan is required by the Engineering Department. Matters such as drainage and permeability will be addressed by Engineering staff as part of the site plan review process. Staff has no concerns with the proposal. Suggested Heritage Markham Recommendation: THAT Heritage Markham has no objection from a heritage perspective to the proposed construction of a portable classroom to serve the place of worship at Victoria Square Blvd. subject to the applicant entering into a site plan agreement with the City containing the usual conditions regarding colours, materials, etc. File: Q:\Development\Heritage\PROPERTY\VICTORIA SQUARE BOULEVARD\10720\HMJan doc

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49 49 49 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Heritage Markham Committee Peter Wokral, Heritage Planner DATE: January 10, 2018 SUBJECT: Variance Application 11 Albert St. Markham Village Proposed Second Residential Unit in Existing Garage /Accessory Building A/187/17 Property/Building Description: 1 ½ storey single detached dwelling constructed in c and detached 1 ½ storey accessory building constructed in 1989 Use: Heritage Status: Residential Designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act and classified as a Type A building or buildings that define the heritage character of the district. Application/Proposal The Committee of Adjustment has received a variance application seeking permission to convert the second storey of an existing detached garage/accessory building into a second residential unit whereas the By-law only permits a single detached dwelling; The ground floor of the existing accessory building is proposed to remain in use as a garage and storage area; In addition to converting the second storey into a residential unit, the owner also plans to build minor additions to the existing accessory building to enclose a new staircase and add extra ground floor storage (see attached drawings); Background In 2015, Heritage Markham supported a similar Committee of Adjustment application to convert the second storey of a detached garage/accessory building located next door at 9 Albert Street into a second residential unit;

50 50 50 Staff Comment Since the proposed conversion of the second floor of the existing accessory building at 11 Albert Street has no impact on the heritage character of the District, staff recommends that Heritage Markham have no comment on the requested variance; The proposed addition to the garage includes: o A roof feature over the existing garage doors; o A new enclosed staircase to the second floor (south and west facades); o A new one storey unheated storage area on the east façade with a small balcony feature and door above. If Heritage Markham has no objection to the design of the additions to the existing garage/accessory building, the review of any future required applications could be delegated to Heritage Section staff. Suggested Recommendation for Heritage Markham THAT Heritage Markham has no comment on the variance application from a heritage perspective to convert the second storey of the existing accessory building/garage at 11 Albert Street into an additional residential unit; AND THAT Heritage Markham delegates review of any applications required for the proposed additions to the existing garage/accessory building at 11 Albert Street to Heritage Section staff. File: 11 Albert Street Q:\Development\Heritage\PROPERTY\ALBERT\11\Heritage Markham Memo January 2018.doc

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66 66 66 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Heritage Markham Committee Regan Hutcheson, Manager-Heritage Planning DATE: January 10, 2018 SUBJECT: Zoning By-law Amendment 269 Main Street North, Markham Village Proposed Triplex Building File ZA Property/Building Description: Two Storey, Edwardian, c (MPAC) Use: Residential, multi- unit Heritage Status: Markham Village Heritage Conservation District, Type A (of major importance to the district, main heritage character) Application/Proposal Proposal to rezone the property from R1 under By-law 1229 to a zone that would permit three units. The application is to facilitate the development of a triplex. At-grade parking spaces (7) are proposed to the east of the building. The applicant has only submitted drawings and a site plan in support of the zoning by-law amendment and has not submitted an official Site Plan Control Application for review. Background At present it appears that the building is already being utilized for multi-residential units (four). MPAC identifies the structure as a triplex, renovations undertaken in Although a garage is shown on the legal survey, it appears to have been removed at some point. Staff Comment Official Plan 2014 o Residential Low Rise detached, semi-detached, townhouse, small multiplex building with 3-6 units, all with direct frontage on a public street. Max building height is 2.5 storeys. The current proposal is for three residential units with the new addition at the same height as the original structure.

67 67 67 Design Issues: o the proposed addition is in the form of a rectangular box behind the main house, but projecting to the south o West Elevation - there do not appear to be any changes to the front (west) elevation of the dwelling o West Elevation Addition there are no windows in this façade. Brick wall. o South Elevation the bottom window has been changed to a door with porch to facilitate internal access to the second and third floors. Heritage policies do not normally support alterations to the existing features on the heritage building s publicly viewable facades. The upper window may have also been enlarged. o South Elevation Addition The windows appear to be very large in scale. o North Elevation there do not appear to be any changes to the heritage building with the exception being the roof and wall of the addition continue from the heritage building rather than being setback to create a break between old and new. o North Elevation Addition the windows are extremely large and not representative of the windows supported in the District. They are also likely not bird friendly. o East Elevation Addition no windows (only in roof), but two balconies are proposed for the first and second floors. Heritage Markham may wish to provide comment on the small balconies, perhaps they could be Juliet balconies. o Heritage Easement Agreement o This type of change of use and major alteration to the detached dwelling would permit the City to secure a Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement (as per City policy). The Easement Agreement would help protect the building and its heritage attributes in the future. Suggested Recommendation for Heritage Markham THAT Heritage Markham Committee has no objection from a heritage perspective to the proposed conversion of the property from one dwelling unit to three dwelling units, subject to the acquisition of a Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement; AND THAT the Committee provides the following feedback on the concept plan and drawings submitted in support of the application to help provide direction for a future Site Plan Control Application submission: West Elevation Addition consider the introduction of heritage scale windows to help animate the proposed brick wall. South Elevation explore other opportunities for the internal staircase to avoid altering the heritage attributes of the south façade through the introduction of the porch and door feature. Maintain existing window sizes and openings on the heritage building. South Elevation Addition new windows should be reflective of the size and shape of traditional windows and be bird friendly.

68 68 68 North Elevation explore the creation of a slight setback to create a break between the heritage building and the new addition to avoid the new roof and wall becoming an extension of the existing building North Elevation Addition new windows should be reflective of the size and shape of traditional windows and be bird friendly. File: Q:\Development\Heritage\PROPERTY\MAINSTN\269\HM Jan 2018 zba proposed addition.doc

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84 84 84 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Heritage Markham Committee Peter Wokral, Heritage Planner DATE: January 10, 2017 SUBJECT: Demolition Permit Application 10 Dryden Court, Markham Village Proposed Demolition of a Type B Dwelling DP Property/Building Description: 1storey single detached dwelling constructed c Use: Residential Heritage Status: Designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act and classified as a Type B building or non-heritage buildings that are considered to be complementary to the heritage district in terms of scale, form, massing, materials architectural details etc. Application/Proposal The owner has submitted an application to demolish the existing house and preconsultation application proposing to replace the existing house with a new two storey detached dwelling; Background The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has indicated that they do not support an extension either horizontally or vertically of the existing home due to its location within their screening zone (indicated in light brown) and the regional flood line (shown in blue); Staff Comment Although the Markham Village Heritage District Heritage Conservation District Plan contains policies which encourage the retention of Type B buildings and discourages their demolition (see attached policy), Staff supports the requested demolition for the following reasons:

85 85 85 o The existing house is located in a discreet court setting of larger, two storey, late 20 th century homes and due to its smaller scale and materials, it does not relate to the neighbouring homes nor does it contribute to a discernible heritage character; o The restrictions imposed by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority do not permit the owner to construct a complementary addition; Suggested Recommendation for Heritage Markham THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the demolition of the existing one storey single detached dwelling at 10 Dryden Court because its style does not relate to the surrounding homes, it does not contribute to a discernible heritage character, and the restrictions imposed by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority do not allow for a complementary addition to the existing house; File: 10 Dryden Court

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128 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Heritage Markham Committee Peter Wokral, Heritage Planner DATE: January 10, 2018 SUBJECT: Request for Feedback Kennedy Road The Reverend Jenkins House Property/Building Description: Reverend Jenkins House 1 ½ storey Classic Revival, frame house c Use: Residential, Vacant Heritage Status: Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act Application/Proposal The owner has hired a contractor who specializes in the restoration of heritage buildings to coordinate the relocation and restoration of the Reverend Jenkins House to Markham Heritage Estates; After inspecting the existing condition of the Jenkin s House and the portions of the post and beam structure that were both visible and accessible, the contractor believes that the damage to the structural frame to be extensive and that the building must be disassembled in order to repair it and make it ready to be relocated; Given that the disassembly of buildings is not permitted when heritage buildings are being relocated to Heritage Estates, and the contractor s belief that most of the post and beam structure would have to be replaced, the contractor is of the opinion that only viable and feasible approach to saving the Reverend Jenkins House is to construct a new structural frame for the Reverend Jenkins House, on-site in Heritage Estates, based on measured drawings of the existing house, and to carefully salvage significant exterior and interior features such as the clapboard cladding, trims, stone foundation, windows, and doors so that they may be installed on the modern structural frame, to replicate the original house;

129 Background Recent photographs of the Jenkins House taken from above the interior reveal significant structural damage to the floor systems of the house which have collapsed along with the roof into the basement; Although the contractor believes that restoration of the structural elements of the original post and beam structure is not feasible, he believes that upward of 80% of the original visible exterior and interior features can be carefully salvaged and installed on a new structural frame; The proposed new frame would be made of standard modern stick framing as opposed to the post and beam structure employed on the Jenkin s House; The proponent of relocating the house to Heritage Estates, Mr. de Leon, has already invested several thousand dollars in the production of restoration drawings and in contractors who have either refused to work on the house due to its condition, or who were not appropriate for the job; Heritage Markham did not support the relocation of the Reverend Jenkins House to Markham Heritage Estates and recommended that it be restored on it s original site; Council supported the relocation of the Reverend Jenkins House to Heritage Estates on the condition that it be moved as a complete structural entity and not disassembled; Disassembly is not supported as a means of relocating homes to Markham Heritage Estates because it triggers the implementation of the current Ontario Building Code, which may compromise certain heritage attributes; The owners of the property are not prepared to restore the house on site, and have had a report prepared by a structural engineer recommending that the Jenkins House be demolished due to its extremely poor physical condition; The proponent Mr. de Leon is still willing to pursue the project, based on the contractor s belief that most of the character defining exterior and interior elements of the house can be salvaged and incorporated into the replication of the house. Staff Comment Staff has no way of verifying the assessment of the proponent s contractor on the structural soundness of the Jenkins House, other than requiring a second opinion by another qualified contractor. Given the dangerous condition of the house, the only sure way of determining the true condition of the original structure would be to remove all the roof and flooring debris which has collapsed into the house as well as remaining interior finishes to examine the condition of the post and beam structure. This work would cause further expense and delays which could potentially lead to the loss of more significant heritage attributes and the entire building; Requiring the Jenkins House to be restored on site will be opposed by the owners of the property, and the structural report prepared by their engineer will likely lead to its demolition, and the loss of any money invested by the proponent in their efforts to relocate and restore the Jenkins House;

130 The Jenkins House is considered to possess high historic and architectural significance and the proponent who wishes to relocate the house has spent significant time and money on obtaining permission to relocate the house to Heritage Estates; Options to be considered: 1) Document and Demolition o Photographically document the existing condition of the building and allow its demolition. Consider interpretive opportunities such as the introduction of a Markham Remembered Plaque; 2) Disassembly and Replication o Support disassembling of the structure and the replication of the original house with a new structural frame, based on the measured drawings of the existing structure, incorporating all salvaged sound historic materials including the exterior cladding, hardware, trims, windows, doors and fieldstone foundation. o If this option is supported, the committee should consider if the new structural frame should be of modern construction or should it utilize a post and beam structure to more authentically replicate the original building; Staff reluctantly supports the second option of disassembly and replication. Suggested Recommendation for Heritage Markham THAT Heritage Markham supports the replication of the Reverend Jenkins House at Markham Heritage Estates with a new post and beam structural frame, based on measured drawings of the existing house and the salvaging and incorporation of all sound historic materials, including the historic cladding, trims, hardware, windows, doors and stone foundation, to the satisfaction of Heritage Section staff. or THAT Heritage Markham supports the replication of the Reverend Jenkins House at Markham Heritage Estates with a modern dimensional lumber structural frame, based on measured drawings of the existing house, and the salvaging and incorporation of all sound historic materials, including the historic cladding, trims, hardware, windows, doors and stone foundation, to the satisfaction of Heritage Section staff. File: Kennedy Road

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