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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 25, 2015 Page 1 Minutes Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Meeting March 25, 2015 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Attendees: K. Borisko J. Calder J. Dempsey W. Jamadar D. Joyce T. Reimer C. Sopher C. Celebre, Senior Planner, Development Review & Heritage L. Roberts, Recording Secretary Absent: M. Sawchuck J. Van Huss Also Present: Dan Hagan Theresa Gauthier Item / Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items / Status (include deadline as appropriate) 1.0 Welcome C. Celebre welcomed everyone to the meeting. 2.0 Approval of Minutes Moved by D. Joyce That the minutes of the February 25, 2015 meeting of the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee be approved. Carried 3.0 Business Arising from Minutes 3.1) Draft Terms of Reference C. Celebre noted the draft terms of reference had been forwarded to members for review. Discussion ensued with respect to any additions. It was suggested that it be amended to include that in the event that vacancies occur in an election year, that no new members be appointed. It was noted that this should be included in the City Policy rather than a Committee’s Terms of Reference as it would apply to all Committees. Page 2 Item / Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items / Status (include deadline as appropriate) Moved by T. Reimer That the draft terms of reference as presented be approved. Carried 3.2) 2015 Work Plan Updates C. Celebre provided an update on the key points of the work plan as follows:  M. Sawchuck will update regarding register at next meeting  Heritage assessments on ten lots in Seaton are on track  Periodically will present draft reports, possibly have the consultant attend a meeting to answer any questions  Summer/Fall will present reports and provide recommendations to Council for designations  Class B – Environmental Assessments – should have reports for review in April – will set a date to have a special meeting – will need to provide recommendations in April in order to have them included in a report going forward to the Planning & Development Committee on May 11th  Doors Open – contacting property owners to participate and finalizing property descriptions for the Doors Open website C. Celebre asked members to provide her with any additional items they would like included in the work plan. 4.0 New Business 4.1) 2319 Wildwood Crescent C. Celebre provided members with a revised heritage permit application for 2319 Wildwood Crescent that was recently submitted in response to the City’s heritage consultant comments as outlined in the March 18, 2015 memo to the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee. C. Celebre provided an overview of the revisions and advised that the City’s heritage consultant reviewed the revised plans and generally found the proposed additions and alterations to be acceptable. It was recommended that building permit drawings be reviewed to clearly understand where the addition attaches itself to the heritage building. Page 3 Item / Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items / Status (include deadline as appropriate) Members reviewed the application and discussion took place regarding timelines. It was noted that they were in agreement with staff’s recommendation. Further discussion ensued and it was the general consensus of the Committee to concur with the consultant’s recommendations on the condition that they have the opportunity to review the detailed drawings when submitted by the applicant to clearly determine where the addition attaches itself to the heritage building. 4.2) 3117 Gladstone Street C. Celebre provided members with a revised heritage permit application for 3117 Gladstone Street that was recently submitted in response to the City’s heritage consultant comments as outlined in the March 18, 2015 memo to the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee. She noted the applicant; Dan Hagan was in attendance to answer any questions. C. Celebre provided an overview of the revisions and advised that the City’s heritage consultant reviewed the plans and advised that the revised drawings are a significant improvement and brings the application generally in line with the Whitevale HCD plan guidelines. C. Celebre noted the consultant had provided an updated review chart which included comments on the revisions in relation to the Whitevale guideline. She also noted the applicant advised that the work will be completed in two phases. Due to the location of the addition, the garage will require Committee of Adjustment approval as the garage is currently situated in the side yard rather than in the backyard as required. It was recommended by the City’s Heritage consultant and staff recommended that the applicant consider the restoration of the front windows to their original size and location. The applicant advised that he would not restore the windows because the windows would be smaller than what is currently there. Members noted some confusion with respect to the different window types and the applicant provided clarification with respect to materials to be used. It was noted that additional details would be provided regarding the windows. The applicant responded to questions and explained what is existing and what is proposed for the windows. He also requested clarification on what details the Committee would require and assured the Committee he would comply with the guidelines. Page 4 Item / Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items / Status (include deadline as appropriate) It was questioned what would happen should the variance for the garage not be approved. The applicant noted that the addition would not proceed if this were the case. Discussion ensued and concerns were noted for the applicant’s materials for windows in the rear of the building. C. Celebre noted that the Committee has accepted the use of vinyl in the past if it is located in the rear of a building. The Committee was in agreement with the recommendations submitted by the consultant, with the condition that additional details regarding the windows be provided for the Committee to review at the April meeting. The applicant noted he was willing to work with staff and the consultant. 4.3) Class B – Environmental Assessments C. Celebre provided an overview regarding an additional six Infrastructure Ontario properties which are slated for demolition and undergoing environmental assessments. She noted that one of the properties, 615 Whitevale Road is included in the Seaton heritage evaluations and staff will request the City’s heritage consultant to review this property first. She noted the balance of properties appear to not be heritage properties, but will be assessed to determine any significance. Discussion ensued regarding timeframes and it was questioned at what point comments are received. Members requested some clarification and C. Celebre noted she may be able to provide a condensed version of the assessment to forward to members. She noted she would continue to provide further updates as information is received. She also noted that the City had inquired whether Infrastructure Ontario would consider putting the properties up for sale. C. Celebre to action 5.0 Correspondence 5.1) Service Ontario A letter to waive the fees at the Land Registry Office had been received and forwarded electronically to all members. Page 5 Item / Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items / Status (include deadline as appropriate) 6.0 Other Business 6.1) Heritage Assessment Reports C. Celebre noted the Committee would need to have a special meeting in order to review the heritage assessments reports prepared for properties located in Whitevale and Seaton that are owned by Infrastructure Ontario and proposed to be demolished. She noted the consultant would be in attendance as well to answer any questions. The Committee was in agreement to meet on Wednesday, April 15th. C. Celebre noted she would have the reports available one week prior to the meeting. She noted they may be too large to forward electronically, but would advise once received. 6.2) Heritage Permit Applications Discussion took place regarding the need for follow up on heritage permit applications to ensure the applicant complies with what is noted in the plans submitted. The Committee discussed a past heritage permit application for a garage located at 3117 Gladstone Street as concerns were noted with the materials used and that the windows and doors do not match the approved heritage permit plans. C. Celebre advised that she would look into the application and discuss this with the CBO and provide the Committee with an update. C. Celebre to action C. Celebre to action 7.0 Next Meeting/Adjournment Next Meeting: April 15, 2015 Main Committee Room (Special Meeting) Next General Meeting: April 22, 2015 – Tower Room (Upper Level) The meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm. Copy: City Clerk