Moved
by: Joan Seddon
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Seconded
by: Billie Locke
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THAT
the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of September 8, 2015 be approved.
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Carried
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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 Ontario Historical Society dated September 28,
2015 regarding the Honours and Awards Nominations, OHS Reach Project Update
& More be received for information;
The
Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee recommends to Council:
THAT
Ross Caister be recommended for nomination for the Ontario Historical
Society’s Carnochan Award.
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Carried
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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 Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and
International Trade dated October, 2015 regarding a call for nominations
for the June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Volunteerism in
Ontario;
AND
THAT each Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee member prepare a short list
of potential nominees for the June Callwood Award for consideration at the
November 4, 2015 Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Meeting.
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Carried
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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 Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport dated
October 1, 2015 regarding 'Culture Talks', be received for information
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Carried
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Moved
by: Soni Felix Raj
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Seconded
by: Joan Seddon
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THAT
the correspondence from the Town of Newmarket Planning & Building
Services Department dated October 1, 2015 regarding Notice of a Public
Meeting Concerning a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment be received for
information
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Carried
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6.
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Correspondence from the Town of Newmarket Planning
and Building Services Department dated October 2, 2015 regarding an
Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, 260 Eagle Street, Town of Newmarket, 7113671 Ontario Corp. (Oxford Homes), File No.:
D09NP1515, D14NP1515.
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The
Chair provided information on the application and advised that there is a
heritage designated home located at 310 Eagle Street, east of the subject
lands. Discussion ensued regarding building elevations and the impact upon
the streetscape based on the size and setbacks of the building, potential
site contamination and the need for additional information on the
application. The Committee requested that further information on the
application be provided by Planning staff by e-mail before October 30,
2015.
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Moved
by: Soni Felix Raj
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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 October 2, 2015 regarding an Application for Official
Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, 260 Eagle Street, Town of Newmarket,
7113671 Ontario Corp. (Oxford Homes), File No.: D09NP1515, D14NP1515 be
received for information;
AND
THAT the Committee request further information on the application regarding
Zoning By-law restrictions, building height, setbacks, and streetscape
impacts as they relate to the established residential neighbourhood and
heritage designated home to the east of the site.
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Carried
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7.
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Heritage Newmarket Workplan
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The
Committee discussed its workplan and determined timelines for completion
for the actions noted on the plan.
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Moved
by: Billie Locke
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Seconded
by: Soni Felix Raj
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THAT
the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee workplan be approved and
forwarded to Council;
AND
THAT Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee membership be amended from seven
(7) to twelve (12) Newmarket residents in order to carry out the Committee
responsibilities as prescribed in the Ontario Heritage Act and the
Committee’s workplan and
recommended by the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee at the November 4,
2014 meeting.
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Carried
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9.
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Plaques
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The
Chair advised that two additional plaque requests have been received.
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12.
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Heritage Newmarket Budget
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The
Committee reviewed the budget update, as presented. Discussion ensued
regarding restructuring the line items. In addition, the Chair requested
that information on the Heritage Reserve Fund be provided on the next
agenda.
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a)
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Architecture, Recreation,
Culture, Heritage (ARCH) Committee
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The
Chair advised that ARCH recently held an event celebrating the 400th
Anniversary of Etienne Brule’s expedition through Newmarket and provided a
summary of the preparations leading up to the event. ARCH’s contribution
included a re-enactment of a native campsite by the Holland River and a Cedar Tea Ceremony with the walkers. The lean to was built by Parks and was a
spectacular effort on the part of the employees. ARCH is sending letters of
thanks. He further advised that ARCH recently participated in a flash mob
at the Farmer’s Market. The flash mob was held by the WW1 Commemoration
Sub-Committee of the Newmarket Historical Society.
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b)
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Elman W. Campbell Museum
Board
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B.
Locke provided an update on the Museum Board and advised that Museum
attendance has increased this past year, particularly on Canada Day. She
further advised that new Board members have been appointed and that staff
is still dealing with the residual effects from the flood that occurred
earlier this year.
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a)
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The
Chair reminded members of their responsibility to provide notice of their
attendance at any scheduled Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee meeting
to the Recording Secretary by noon on the meeting date. In addition, he
inquired on the availability of dedicated Heritage Newmarket Advisory
Committee staff resources and what the obligation of staff may be.
Councillor Hempen advised that he would look into staff attendance and
report back to the Committee.
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b)
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B.
Locke advised that the Historic Downtown Newmarket directional sign at the
corner of Bayview Avenue and Mulock Drive is in disrepair. Councillor
Hempen advised that he would check out the sign after the meeting and
report the issue.
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Moved
by: Billie Locke
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Seconded
by: Joan Seddon
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THAT
the meeting adjourn.
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Carried
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There
being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:39 p.m.
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