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The
meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
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Councillor
Hempen declared an interest in Items 1 and 3 of the Agenda, being the
Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of April 5, 2016 and
correspondence from the Town of Newmarket Planning and Building Services
Department regarding a Public Meeting concerning a Proposed Zoning By-law
Amendment - 178, 180, 184, 188, 190 and 194 Main Street South as he owns a
business on Main Street and the Committee has made a recommendation that
business on Main Street may be adversely impacted by the application. He
advised that he would not take part in the discussion or voting of the
foregoing matters.
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Moved
by: Billie Locke
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Seconded
by: Joan Seddon
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THAT
the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of April 5, 2016 be
approved.
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Councillor
Hempen did not take part in the discussion or voting of the foregoing
matter.
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The
Committee discussed the location of the subject lands, however they were
unable to ascertain, based on the map provided, which property the
application applied to and requested that staff provide further information
at the next scheduled Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee meeting.
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Moved
by: Malcolm Watts
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Seconded
by: Rohit Singh
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a)
THAT the correspondence from the Town of Newmarket Planning and Building
Services Department dated April 18, 2016 regarding Notice of Complete
Application - Zoning By-law Amendment - 507 Mulock Drive be received;
b)
AND THAT staff provide additional information to the Committee in order to
determine the subject location.
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The
Chair advised that the correspondence relates to an application by Main
Street Clock Inc. and requested that the building be referred to as the
Federal Building or the Post Office as opposed to the Clock Tower. Discussion
ensued regarding the upcoming public meeting and the deputation process.
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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 April 19, 2016 regarding a Public Meeting on
Monday, May 9, 2016 concerning a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 178,
180, 184, 188, 190 and 194 Main Street South be received.
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Councillor
Hempen did not take part in the discussion or voting of the foregoing
matter.
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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 April 25, 2016 regarding Application for Official
Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - 1166 and 1186 Nicholson Road be
received.
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Discussion
ensued regarding the work of the Heritage Consultant with respect to the
research associated with the designation requests that have been received
to date. The Committee requested that an update on the consultant’s work
to date be provided at the next scheduled Heritage Newmarket Advisory
Committee meeting.
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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 be consulted by the Heritage
Consultant after any preliminary research is conducted on any designation
request that is received in order to review the work completed to date.
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Discussion
was referred to the next scheduled Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee
meeting in order to receive an update from the Senior Planner – Community Planning
on the status of the letter to the property owner with respect to the deterioration
of the exterior of the Church.
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The
Chair advised that some painting has been completed on the exterior of the
property. Discussion ensued regarding tail repairs. M. Watts offered to
visit the site to observe the progress of any repairs and report back to
the Committee at the next scheduled meeting.
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The
Chair advised that the Senior Planner – Community Planning will be meeting
with Recreation and Culture staff to review the site plaque process.
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M.
Watts provided a verbal update on details of the plaque research and
production completed to date. Discussion ensued regarding research sources.
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Moved
by: Councillor Hempen
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Seconded
by: Rohit Singh
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THAT
the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee support the Building Permit
Application for the Quaker Meeting House, 17030 Yonge Street.
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The
Chair provided a copy of the Walking Tour of the Historical District
brochure. Discussion ensued regarding reprinting the brochure and whether
there is potential to generate revenue through sale of the brochure or
hosted walking tours of the heritage district.
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Moved
by: Billie Locke
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Seconded
by: Rohit Singh
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THAT
staff determine the cost to print Walking Tours of the Historical District
brochures and report back at the next scheduled Heritage Newmarket Advisory
Committee meeting.
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Discussion
ensued regarding whether a per diem and mileage is reimbursed to Committee
members who are attending the Conference.
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The
Council/Committee Coordinator provided an overview of the budget to date.
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The
Chair advised that ARCH has not recently met pending further information on
site plaques.
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B.
Locke advised that the Museum hosted a number of successful March Break
programs. She advised of the upcoming events, being the Mother’s Day tea
and a garage sale on May 28, 2016.
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The
Chair advised that Committee members have been consulted by email on
various applications but have not met in a formal capacity in some time.
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R.
Singh advised that the archive locks have been changed to avoid any further
theft. The Board is working on the World War Centennial exhibit, with
plans for the event to be presented to the membership. R. Singh to provide
the Board minutes for distribution.
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a)
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M.
Watts inquired on the plans and status of the former Union Hotel building
located at the northeast corner of Davis Drive and Main Street. Discussion
ensued regarding heritage designation of the former hotel and future plans
for building by the property owner. The Chair to reach out and inquire
with Metrolinx staff in order to receive a presentation on future plans for
the building.
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b)
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The
Chair advised of a request from Soni Felix Raj to be excused from meetings
for the summer months for personal reasons. Discussion ensued regarding
the previous request for additional members and the position of the
Appointment Committee on said request.
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Moved
by: Councillor Hempen
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Seconded
by: Billie Locke
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a)
THAT Soni Felix Raj be excused from Committee duties for the period of July
to September, 2016;
b)
AND THAT the Appointment Committee be requested to replace Ms. Felix Raj
for the duration of her leave with an experienced heritage representative.
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Moved
by: Billie Locke
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Seconded
by: Rohit Singh
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THAT
Members of the Appointment Committee be requested to attend an upcoming
Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee meeting in order to understand the
complexity of the Committee’s work.
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c)
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M.
Watts circulated copies of Heritage Matters magazine to Committee members
for their review.
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d)
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B.
Locke inquired with respect to the surface finish of the gateway feature
sign at Main Street and Davis Drive. Discussion ensued regarding the finish
and heritage attributes.
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Moved
by: Councillor Hempen
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Seconded
by: Joan Seddon
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THAT
the meeting adjourn.
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There
being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
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