The
meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m.
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A.
Hart in the Chair.
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The
Chair provided an overview of the Committee’s mandate for the benefit of
the public in attendance and advised that the order of the agenda would be
amended to address Item 8 b) Main Street Clocktower - 178-180 Main Street. In
addition, he advised those in attendance that they would be provided with
an opportunity to address the Committee on the matter should they wish to
do so.
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Moved
by: Malcolm Watts
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Seconded
by: Joan Seddon
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THAT
the order of the agenda be amended to address Item 8 b) Main Street
Clocktower - 178-180 Main Street first;
AND
THAT any deputations related to Item 8 b) be included in the agenda.
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Presentations/Deputations
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1.
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Ms.
Anne Martin, Co-Chair, Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board
of Management addressed the Committee regarding a motion made by the BIA
related to the Main Street Clocktower - 178-180 Main Street development
application at their December 15, 2015 meeting and advised of the BIA’s
desire to view a shadow study and an accurate rendering of the proposed
development. She provided a photograph slide show of a similar development
at Yonge Street and Centre Street in Aurora and expressed concern related
to the mass of the proposed structure at Park Avenue and Main Street. She
suggested that other areas of Newmarket may be better suited to the
proposed development.
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Moved
by: Councillor Hempen
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Seconded
by: Billie Locke
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THAT
the deputation by Ms. Anne Martin, Co-Chair, Main Street District Business
Improvement Area Board of Management regarding the Main Street Clocktower –
178-180 Main Street be received.
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2.
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Mr.
Doug Booth, Chair, Trinity United Church Board of Trustees addressed the
Committee with concerns related to the proposed height, shadows being cast
on the Church, parking, water flow and potential structural damage
associated with the proposed development and possible increased insurance
needs. He suggested that the height of the proposed development not exceed
the height of the church spire and that the angles of the proposed
development be considered such that the design will mitigate any shadow
issues.
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Moved
by: Malcolm Watts
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Seconded
by: Billie Locke
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THAT
the deputation by Mr. Doug Booth, Chair, Trinity United Church Board of
Trustees regarding the Main Street Clocktower – 178-180 Main Street and
associated correspondence be received;
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3.
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Mr.
Gordon Prentice, resident, addressed the Committee with his concerns
related to the proposed development, and suggested that the Heritage
Newmarket Advisory Committee use its influence to persuade the preservation
of historic structures and panoramas in the Town. He further commented
that, in his opinion, the proposed development is speculative and not an
enhancement for the Heritage Conservation District.
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Moved
by: Councillor Hempen
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Seconded
by: Joan Seddon
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THAT
the deputation by Mr. Gordon Prentice regarding the Main Street Clocktower
– 178-180 Main Street be received.
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4.
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Designated
Property Maintenance and Concerns
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The
Chair suggested that a Subcommittee be struck to review the Main Street
Clocktower development proposal with the intent of receiving the
Subcommittee’s recommendations at the April 5, 2016 meeting. Discussion
ensued regarding the proposal, the review process during the previous
submission and the Committee’s role with respect to the application. The
Senior Planner – Community Planning provided an update with respect to the
anticipated timeline for a report to Committee of the Whole. The
Committee further discussed issues associated with maintenance of the
building and next steps, being further compliance measures executed by By-law
Enforcement staff.
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Moved
by: Councillor Hempen
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Seconded
by: Billie Locke
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THAT
a Subcommittee be struck to bring forward recommendations regarding the
Main Street Clocktower – 178-180 Main Street development proposal to the
April 5, 2016 Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee meeting.
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The
Committee recessed at 7:49 p.m.
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The
Committee reconvened at 7:55 p.m.
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Moved
by: Malcolm Watts
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Seconded
by: Councillor Hempen
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THAT
the Main Street Clocktower Subcommittee be comprised of Athol Hart, Billie
Locke and Joan Seddon.
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Moved
by: Councillor Hempen
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Seconded
by: Malcolm Watts
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THAT By-law Enforcement staff be requested to move
forward with compliance measures for the property municipally known as
178-180 Main Street.
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Moved
by: Councillor Hempen
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Seconded
by: Joan Seddon
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THAT
the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of January 5, 2016 be
approved.
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Moved
by: Councillor Hempen
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Seconded
by: Soni Felix Raj
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THAT
the correspondence from Lighthouse Press dated January 14, 2016 regarding
an Introduction to Lighthouse Press be received.
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Moved
by: Councillor Hempen
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Seconded
by: Billie Locke
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THAT
the correspondence from the Town of Newmarket Planning and Building
Services Department dated January 19, 2016 regarding a Public Information
Centre Open House concerning an application for Site Plan Approval to
permit a parking lot expansion at 120 Bayview Parkway be received.
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Moved
by: Billie Locke
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Seconded
by: Joan Seddon
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THAT
the Correspondence from the Town of Newmarket Planning and Building
Services Department dated February 5, 2016 regarding a Notice of Complete
Application and an Application for Zoning By-law Amendment - 596, 602, 606
and 610 Grace Street be received.
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The
Senior Planner – Community Planning provided an overview of the application
and advised of an upcoming Public Meeting on the application which will
occur on March 21, 2016.
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Moved
by: Joan Seddon
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Seconded
by: Billie Locke
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THAT
the correspondence from the Town of Newmarket Planning and Building
Services Department dated January 20, 2016 regarding a Notice of Complete
Application, Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment
and Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law - 429/445 Harry Walker
Parkway South be received.
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Moved
by: Joan Seddon
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Seconded
by: Soni Felix Raj
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THAT
the correspondence from the Town of Georgina dated February 10, 2016
regarding Discontinued Heritage Property Grant Program be received;
AND
THAT a letter of support be prepared by the Heritage Newmarket Advisory
Committee and circulated to Community Heritage Ontario and provided at the
Community Heritage Ontario Conference.
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Moved
by: Joan Seddon
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Seconded
by: Billie Locke
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THAT
the correspondence from the Town of Newmarket Planning and Building
Services Department dated February 12, 2016 regarding Notice of Passing of
Zoning By-law 2016-05 - East side of Leslie Street south of Kingdale Road
be received.
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The
Senior Planner – Community Planning advised that the home was painted in
the fall as an interim measure in order to protect the home from any further
deterioration. Discussion ensued regarding repairs to the tail portion of
the building.
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b)
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Christian
Baptist Church
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The
Chair advised that he and the Senior Planner – Community Planning conducted
an inspection at the site and found that the stucco exterior is cracked and
chipping as a result of the eavestrough falling from the building. He
expressed concern related to demolition by neglect. Discussion ensued
regarding the need to ensure that the building be protected and potential
methods to mitigate further neglect and deterioration.
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Moved
by: Joan Seddon
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Seconded
by: Billie Locke
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THAT
a letter be
drafted to the owners of the Christian Baptist Church related to the
deterioration of the building.
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The
Chair provided an overview of the site plaque program and advised that he
has recently been instructed to deal with various staff in the Recreation
and Culture Department on any matter related to site plaques and questioned
the amendment to the reporting structure.
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M.
Watts and J. Seddon presented the prototype for new plaques and provided a
verbal update on the status of the plaque requests received to date. In
addition, they advised that several inquiries regarding homes with plaques
have been received and commented that there are several plaques that may
merit replacement in the near future. The Subcommittee will report back
with the addresses of each home that requires plaque replacement in order
to develop a replacement schedule.
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The
Chair provided a verbal update on upcoming conferences and training
seminars, being the Community Heritage Ontario Conference from May 11 to
14, 2016 and the National Trust from October 19 to 22, 2016. M. Watts,
A. Hart and J. Seddon to attend the CHO Session, with B. Locke to confirm
her availability at a later date.
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The
Council/Committee Coordinator provided a verbal update on the Heritage
Newmarket budget to date.
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The
Chair advised that the Group has met with the owner of 235 Main Street and
will have further discussions regarding cost effective means of preserving
the heritage façade.
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a)
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M.
Watts inquired whether Council would be supportive of the Committee seeking
designation of any significant homes found on the Heritage Registry within
the area around Southlake Regional Health Centre. Discussion ensued
regarding case studies of designation of hospital owned properties or
properties within the area around a hospital and engagement of property
owners where designation is recommended.
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Moved
by: Soni Felix Raj
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Seconded
by: Billie Locke
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THAT
staff report back to Heritage Newmarket on the outcomes of OMB hearings
related to properties that are designated without the consent of property
owners, both residential and institutionally owned.
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b)
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M.
Watts advised that a Newmarket resident is writing a book about the Widdifield property on Woodbine Avenue and advised that the
home is currently in neglect. As this property is in
Whitchurch-Stouffville, the information will be forwarded to their Heritage
Advisory Committee for consideration.
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c)
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M.
Watts advised that he has been contacted by the property owner at 379
Botsford Street requesting an update on the status of that
heritage designation request.
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Moved
by: Councillor Hempen
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Seconded
by: Billie Locke
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THAT
the meeting adjourn.
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There
being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:54 p.m.
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