Historic Yonge Street HCD Plan Community Consultation October 14, 2015

Historic Yonge Street HCD Plan Community Consultation October 14, 2015 Archaeological Services Inc. Philip Goldsmith Architect BRAY Heritage

Historic Yonge Street HCD Plan Agenda: 6:30 Open House 7:30 Welcome and Presentation 8:00 Questions & Answers Panel Review 9:00 Closing

Presentation Overview: Open House Overview Project Process Revised Boundary District Evolution Statement of District Significance Objectives of HCD Plan Draft Policies & Guidelines Historic Yonge Street HCD Plan

Open House Overview

Tonight s Open House Purpose Inform area stakeholders about the contents of the Draft HCD Plan Discuss the objectives of the HCD Plan Obtain public feedback on the the Draft HCD Plan, including over the next 14 days (until Oct. 28, 2015)

Background Ontario Heritage Act Heritage Conservation Districts in Toronto: Procedures, Policies and Terms of Reference Official Plan Heritage Policies Other Planning policy and guidelines

Project Process

Project Team City of Toronto (HPS) led by Heritage Preservation Services supported by a cross-departmental working group DIALOG planning, consultation, and urban design project lead Archaeological Services Inc. historical and archaeological research built heritage and cultural landscapes Archaeological Services Inc. Philip Goldsmith Architect BRAY Heritage Philip Goldsmith Architect award-winning heritage architect heritage restoration, preservation, and conservation Bray Heritage (Carl Bray) advisor conservation district planning, conservation policy & guidelines Historic Yonge Street HCD Volunteers Built Form and Landscape Survey Bay-Cloverhill & Church-Wellesley Neighbourhood Associations HCD Study and Plan nomination

Project Process Study & Plan Phases

Project Process Plan Phase STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 Dec. 2014 Jul. 2015 Aug. Sep. Oct Jan 16 Public Meeting #1 Oct. 14 2015 Public Meeting #2 Nov. 2015 HCD Plan Presentations Nov. 2015 - Jan. 2016 Refine Statement of Significance List HCD Attributes Refine HCD Plan Boundaries List HCD Plan Objectives Determine Contributing & Non-contributing Properties Collaboration with City staff (ongoing) Develop Policies & Guidelines Understanding Restoration Massing Façade Patterns Maintenance Alterations Storefronts Windows Prepare Draft HCD Plan Report Revise Conservation Policy & Guidelines Zoning & OP Changes Finalize HCD Plan Report Present HCD Plan

Revised HCD Boundary

Revised HCD Boundary Statement of District Significance HCD Boundary has been revised since previous Public Meeting Boundary is developed iteratively, based on an ongoing and evolving analysis of the District and its resources Study Area Boundary Revised boundary was also informed by the Statement of Significance as it evolved and the list of Heritage Attributes Proposed HCD Boundary

District Evolution

District Evolution Key Development Periods Natural Landscape & Aboriginal Occupation Initial Survey of Yonge Street (1796) Early Settlement & Establishment of Park Lots (1800-1850) Sub-division of Park Lots (1850-1870) Main Street Development & Early Public Transportation (1870-1900) Automobile Age and Residential Intensification (1900-1930) Subway Construction and Redevelopment (1930-1970) 1970s to Present Day (1970-present) 1884

District Evolution 1852 1884

District Evolution 1913 1947

District Evolution Development Periods

District Significance & Character

District Significance Statement of District Significance Statement was refined through the early phases of the HCD Plan phase, informed by ongoing analysis of the District s resources Presented to Toronto Preservation Board, with proposed Boundary Proposed HCD Boundary

District Significance Period of Significance District developed most intensely during a period from 1860-1954 Evolved as a mixed-use neighbourhood main street, serving day-to-day needs of local residents Evolved as Toronto s Main Street, serving a key civic purpose for the city Proposed HCD Boundary Historically a key transportation route, with a long legacy of investment and innovation in public transportation

District Significance Heritage Attributes The attributes of the properties, buildings, structures and features that contribute to their cultural heritage value or interest within a heritage conservation district.

District Significance Heritage Attributes (examples) Mixed-use, commercial, and residential buildings that demonstrate a range of architectural styles appropriate to their period. The height of buildings which typically range between 2-4 storeys. Views toward landmark buildings, such as the Firehall Clock Tower (484 Yonge Street), the Masons Hall (601-613 Yonge Street), and Oddfellows Hall (450 Yonge Street). The roofs of buildings within the district slope towards the street the building fronts onto. The roofs of dormers slope parallel to the street the building fronts onto. A rhythm of narrow storefronts range between 3 and 7 metres Historic building frontages are divided into bays, maintaining the rhythm of narrow storefronts.

District Significance Contributing Properties A structure, landscape element, or other feature of an HCD that supports the identified significant cultural heritage values, character, and integrity of the district. Subject to policies regulating their alteration, modification, and upkeep.

District Significance Over-clad Properties Some properties within the District have been over-clad with metal or aluminum siding that obscures the building façade and characteristics. Deemed as contributing properties based on the best information available, and to protect any intact heritage attributes. Subject to policies regulating their alteration, modification, and upkeep.

District Significance Non-Contributing Properties A structure, landscape element, or feature of a district that does not support the overall cultural heritage values, character, and integrity of the district. Non-contributing properties are subject to policies regulating their alteration and redevelopment.

HCD Plan Objectives

HCD Plan Objectives General: Conserve, maintain, and enhance the heritage character of HYHCD as expressed through its heritage attributes and cultural heritage value. Ensure that new development contributes to the conservation of the heritage character of HYHCD.

HCD Plan Objectives Design Value Maintain and enhance the heritage attributes of those resources that contribute to the cultural heritage value of HYHCD; and, prevent the removal and demolition of resources, features, and attributes that contribute to HYHCD s cultural heritage value. Ensure any alteration of buildings, especially pertaining to their reuse, is compatible with the HCD s cultural heritage value. Ensure new development maintains and enhances HYHCD s cultural heritage value, and does not detract from it. Encourage improvements to the public realm that support HYHCD s ongoing use by pedestrians as a transportation corridor.

HCD Plan Objectives Historical Value Maintain and enhance the distinct mixed-use character of the area, especially for cultural heritage resources built between 1860-1960. Contextual Value Maintain and enhance the relationship between the main street character of Yonge Street and the residential character of St. Nicholas Village. Protect and reinforce the main street character of the district the mixed commercial, retail, and residential uses that character implies.

HCD Plan Objectives Social and Community Value Maintain and enhance the area s role as a destination for civic assembly and use, such as the practice of parades, demonstrations, and celebrations.

HCD Plan Contents Policy & Legislative Framework District Significance District Boundary & Character Policies for Contributing Properties Policies for Non-Contributing Properties Policies for Landscapes Archaeologically Sensitive Areas Implementation

HCD Plan Contents Policy & Legislative Framework District Significance District Boundary & Character Policies for Contributing Properties Policies for Non-Contributing Properties Policies for Landscapes Archaeologically Sensitive Areas Implementation

Draft Policies & Guidelines

Overall Approach Conservation Conservation is an over-arching term that refers to all actions and processes aimed at safeguarding the heritage attributes and cultural heritage value of the HCD. There are three conservation treatments: preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration.

Overall Approach Understanding Understanding is the basis of the conservation approach for the District. Any proposal within the district must be informed by an understanding of the HCD, its attributes, cultural heritage value, and conservation objectives.

Contributing Properties Conservation Treatments Preservation Interventions on contributing properties must preserve rather than replace its heritage attributes Refers to maintaining, protecting, and stabilizing physical characteristics of a property

Contributing Properties Conservation Treatments Rehabilitation Refers to context specific and sensitive adaptation of a building, for a compatible use, while protecting its heritage value. May include replacing historic building features that are missing.

Contributing Properties Conservation Treatments Restoration Restoration involves accurately revealing or representing the state of a contributing property as it appeared during a significant period in its history. Must be based on clear evidence of the properties condition during the period to be restored.

Contributing Properties Policy Categories Maintenance Restoration Alterations Additions Massing Storefronts Façade Patterns & Features Windows & Fenestration Awnings Roofs Materiality & Wall Design Signage Views & Landmark Buildings Code Compliance Sustainability Over-clad Buildings

Non-Contributing Properties Conservation Although non-contributing properties are not consistent with the District s character, if they are re-developed they need to respect and maintain that character. New development on non-contributing properties must conserve the District s character and not detract from or negatively impact it.

Non-Contributing Properties Policy Categories Demolition Additions and Alterations Infill and New Development Massing Signage Policy for Properties adjacent to the District Façade Patterns and Features Windows and Fenestration Roofs Materiality & Wall Design

Landscapes Landscapes There are multiple aspects of the District s landscape that contribute to its character, and which are directed to be conserved. Landscape character tends to vary between primary and side streets and public laneways.

Landscapes Policy Categories Laneways Street Trees Parking Privately Owned Public Spaces Utilities & Public Works Lighting & Street Furnishings Circulation

Archaeological Potential Areas Archaeological Potential Areas Properties within these areas require an archaeological review by City staff, where there is any soil disturbance proposed.

Next Steps

Next Steps: Your feedback today, and over the next 14 days, you can provide written feedback on the material presented here Public Meeting #2 in November, there will be an additional consultation event, where the draft HCD policies and guidelines will be presented Toronto Preservation Board the HCD Plan will be presented, December 15, 2015 Presentation to Council the HCD Plan will be presented to Community & City Council in the New Year

Questions? Comments?

Historic Yonge Street HCD Plan Community Consultation October 14, 2015 Thank you! Archaeological Services Inc. Philip Goldsmith Architect BRAY Heritage