HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA May 26, 2016 7:00pm Town of East Gwillimbury, (Holland Landing Room) 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario A. CALL TO ORDER B. DECLARATION OF INTEREST C. PRESENTATION(S) AND DEPUTATION(S) D. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 1. To adopt the minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting held on April 21, 2016. E. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES F. CORRESPONDENCE G. BUSINESS OF THE COMMITTEE 1. Request for removal of 19479 Warden Ave from register 2. 22115 Catering Road site visit / update 3. 4530 Mount Albert Road site visit / update 4. 18202 Woodbine Ave demolition request Heritage Impact Assessment 5. 19763 Leslie St Removal Request 6. Letter to Committee re Heritage Register 7. 65 Main Street façade painting 8. Discussion re: Heritage Estates (Markham Example) H. ADJOURNMENT 1. To adjourn the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting at pm.
HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 21st, 2016, 7:00pm A Meeting of the Town of East Gwillimbury Heritage Advisory Committee was held on February 18th, 2016, at 7:03pm in the Holland Landing Room, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario. PRESENT: Staff Liaison Nick Pileggi Staff Liaison Kevin Jarus Chair David James Vice-Chair Janet Wolfe Member Melody-Anne Somerville Secretary Pia Andrejin Member Thomas Dysart ABSENT (with notice): N/A OTHERS: (0) members of the public A. CALL TO ORDER: David James called the meeting to order at 7:02pm. A quorum was present. B. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA: Moved by: David James BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda be approved as presented OR as amended. Carried C. DECLARATION OF INTEREST: David James declared an interest 19324 East Townline. D. PRESENTATION(S) AND DEPUTATIONS: N/A
Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting April, 2016 Town of East Gwillimbury Page 2 of 5 E. ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 1. Adoption of the Minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting held on March 31, 2016, 7:05 P.M. Moved by: Pia Andrejin BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting held on March 31, 2016, be received and adopted. F. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES: Carried None G. CORRESPONDENCE: None H. BUSINESS OF THE COMMITTEE: 1. Regarding Judah Doan Farmstead: Moved by: Thomas Dysart BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee has received and reviewed the information and THAT recommends preserve the silo. Carried 2. Regional Archivist: Moved by: Janet Wolfe BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee directs the Town Staff do a tentative list of key heritage buildings in East Gwillimbury to participate in York Region s celebration of Canada s 150 th anniversary. Carried 3. Home Owner Symposium: Moved by: Pia Andrejin BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee will not participate in the 2016 Home Owner Symposium. Heritage
Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting April, 2016 Town of East Gwillimbury Page 3 of 5 Advisory Committee directed staff to respond on the Committees behalf. Carried 4. 22115 Catering Road update: Moved by: Thomas Dysart BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee received and reviewed the property s owner home information package. THAT accepts the Town Staff do a site visit, record with pictures and asses if the interior materials of the home may be reuse and made available for others to use. Subject to the findings of the staff visit, the Town Staff is to recommend whether there would be a need or not for a Heritage report. Carried 5. 22728 Warden: Moved by: David James BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee has received a verbal update from staff on their site visit and THAT Heritage Advisory Committee accepts the Town Staff recommendation. Carried 6. 19324 East Townline: Moved by: Janet Wolfe BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee has no contradictory comments on the porch/deck addition application. Carried 7. 4530 Mount Albert: Moved by: Thomas Dysart BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee has received and reviewed the property s home information package. THAT accepts the Town Staff do a site visit, record with pictures and asses if the interior materials of the home may be reuse and made available for others to use. Subject to the findings of the staff visit, the Town Staff is to recommend whether there would be a need or not for a Heritage report. Carried
Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting April, 2016 Town of East Gwillimbury Page 4 of 5 8. 18474 Yonge Street: Moved by: Melody-Anne Somerville BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee has received and reviewed the property s information package. THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee does not recommend the amendment to permit a temporary zoning By-Law use in the property. Carried 9. Intangible Cultural Heritage: Moved by: Pia Andrejin BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee has received the information from the Town s liaisons. Carried 10. 65 Main Street, Mount Albert: Moved by: Pia Andrejin BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee has insufficient information to make a recommendation and directs town staff to obtain more information regarding the paint scope and intent. Carried 11. Heritage inventory and New Business: Moved by: Pia Andrejin BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee directs the Town Staff to investigate: a- the option to follow the precedent of Markham Heritage Estates b- in the intent of being proactive to have pre-approved heritage colour paint palettes. Carried 12. Updates on open heritage files: Moved by: Melody-Anne Somerville BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee has directed Town Staff to produce a Heritage report on 18686 Leslie Street. Carried
Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting April, 2016 Town of East Gwillimbury Page 5 of 5 13. Next Heritage Advisory Committee: Moved by: Thomas Dysart BE IT RESOLVED THAT the next Heritage Advisory Committee meeting will be held on May 26th, 2016. I. ADJOURNMENT: Carried Moved by: David James BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Meeting of Heritage Advisory Committee be adjourned at 8:39pm. Carried (David James), Chair (Pia Andrejin), Secretary Meeting Minutes adopted on,, 2016.
Jarus, Kevin From: Sent: To: Subject: Marianna Thomlison April-19-16 6:49 AM Jarus, Kevin Request for removing property off Cultural Heritage list RE: Lowndes Family Trust (2004) property, 19479 Warden Avenue, Queensville, ON Dear Mr. Jarus I am writing to find out what exactly I need to do to have our property at 19479 Warden Avenue taken off East Gwillimbury s Cultural Heritage Properties list. There was no discussion with the us, the property owners, about placing this property on this list and the significant effect that it has or will have because it has been placed on it. Our family has owned this property since 1947 and believe that it does not represent a true form of historic Gothic Revival and therefore should be taken of the Cultural Heritage Properties List. Could you please advise me as to how to expedite this request for removal? Marianna Thomlison Trustee 1
22115 Catering Road
4530 Mount Albert Holt, ON
THE GRAND CIRCUS ~ LAND USE ADVISORS 15 BERKELEY COURT ~ MARKHAM ON L3R 6M4 416. 705. 3370 TGCLAU@GMAIL.COM May 5, 2016 Kevin Jarus, M.Pl. Planner, Development Services Town of East Gwillimbury 19000 Leslie Street Sharon, Ontario L0G 1V0 Re: Request for Removal from the Registry of Cultural Hertiage Properties 18202 Woodbine Avenue, East Gwillimbury ON Dear Kevin, We have been retained by the owner of lands located at 18202 Woodbine Avenue in East Gwillimbury to advise on land use matters. Among the issues we have recommended is the removal of the dwelling currently on the lands. In our opinion, the dwelling appeared to be in poor condition and beyond repair. In 2015 we attempted to file for a demolition permit, but were advised that an evaluation of the heritage value of the dwelling would be required for consideration by the municipality. As you may know, the land is currently being farmed, however, the dwelling and farm buildings are not occupied or utilized for farm purposes. With the removal of all structures, the land will continue to be farmed without further obstruction or danger of further decline. Enclosed is a Heritage Impact Assessment for the dwelling on the subject lands. With this assessment, we request that the dwelling be removed from the Town s Registry of Cultural Heritage Properties. We believe it establishes that there is little heritage value to the dwelling. With the removal of the dwelling from the Registry, it will enable the issuance of a demolition permit. We trust the information is complete for your review. Should you require any additional information, do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Respectfully submitted, Joseph J. Cimer, RPP, AICP Land Use Advisor c.c.: Tony Di Cotiis
Heritage Impact Assessment 18202 Woodbine Ave, East Gwillimbury, Ontario Prepared for The Grand Circus Prepared by Francesco Serafini Architect
Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1.1. Guiding Principles 1 1.2. Associated Documents 1 2. Present Owner Information 2.1. Owner Information 1 2.2. History of Purchase 1 3. Site Documentation 3.1. Site Inventory Site Identification 2 Location 3 Site features 3 Survey Information 4 Current Designations 4 Existing Buildings & Structures 5 3.2. Cultural Inventory Chain of Title 9 Assessment Board Information 9 Mapping 9 3.4. Heritage Examination Architectural (Physical) 10 Cultural 11 Contextual 12 4. Heritage Assessment 4.1. Registry Information 12 4.2. Proposed Changes to Designation 13 5. Conservation Recommendations 5.1. Recommended Courses of Action 13 5.2. Impact on Heritage Value 13 6. Mandatory Recommendations 6.1. Mandatory Recommendation Summary 13 7. Report Limitations 7.1. Limits of scope 13 7.2. Examined Work 13 3.3. Past Uses 9 Grand Circus Version 1 Francesco Serafini Architect
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Guiding Principles HWH Developments Inc. has purchased the property at 18202 Woodbine Ave, in East Gwillimbury, Ontario Assessment Role Number 1954-000-107-373-00 (Part Lot 5, Concession 3). The building at 18202 Woodbine Avenue has been identified as having potential heritage value and is listed on the Town of East Gwillimbury Inventory of Heritage Properties, since 2011. As such, a Heritage Impact Assessment has to be prepared to review the impact of the proposal which includes demolition of the existing residential building. The building on the site, known as the Theopolis B. Wakefield House and was constructed circa 1855. The house and several out buildings have been abandoned for many years. This heritage impact assessment is being carried out for the residential farm house building only. This structure is the only listed building on the subject property. The structure has been constructed in the Ontario Vernacular of the Georgian style. It is frame construction, a single detached 1 1/2 storey structure with a dormer over the veranda and was originally a 3 bay façade. 1.2. Associated Documents This Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) has been with regard to the following governing documents: - Provincial Policy Statement - The Ontario Heritage Act - The Town of East Gwillimbury Official Plan. - The Town of East Gwillimbury Zoning By-Law 97-50 - The Ontario Building Code 2012 - Heritage Impact Statement Terms of Reference, 2. PRESENT OWNER INFORMATION 2.1. The property was purchased in 2015 by HWH Developments Inc. 2.2. History of Purchase A history of purchase dating back to 1970 was acquired. Prior to that date the original owner Theopolis B. Wakefield constructed the house circa 1855. All research indicates the house was part of the Wakefield family home stead since its construction until 1970 when it was sold. 3. SITE DOCUMENTATION 3.1. Site Inventory 3.1.1. Site Identification The property is located at 18202 Woodbine Avenue in the Town of East Gwillimbury. Legally, the land is known as Part of Lot 5, Concession 3. Grand Circus Version 1 Francesco Serafini Architect
3.1.2. Site Location The site is located on the south-east corner of Green Lane East and Woodbine Avenue in East Gwillimbury, Ontario. The property is bound by Green Lane East on the north and by Woodbine Avenue on the east. It is adjacent to a rural farm on the west and an open field on the south. Both adjacent properties seem to have some active farming taking place. It is worth noting that the adjacent property to the south is used for snow storage by the municipality. 3.1.3. Site Features The property is in a rural area, but intensification in the form of single family detached dwelling subdivisions west of Highway 404 has taken place and continues to take place. Some industrial uses have been developed south of the subject property on the east side of Woodbine Avenue approximately 2 kilometers south. Current zoning of adjacent properties is as per the following zoning map. The subject site and surrounding lands are zone RU Rural in zoning bylaw 97-50. RU SUBJECT SITE RU RU RU RU B1 Zoning Map - Town of East Gwillimbury Grand Circus Version 1 Francesco Serafini Architect
3.1.4. Site Survey 3.1.5. Current Applicable Designation The Legislation and Authorities Having Jurisdiction below may override heritage concerns and recommendations included this Heritage Impact Statement. The lot is currently designated as follows: East Gwillimbury Official Plan: Greenbelt Protected Countryside East Gwillimbury Zoning By-Law 97-50: RU Rural as depicted on Map 15B East Gwillimbury Inventory of Heritage Properties: 18202 Woodbine Ave - Listed (Adjoining Properties - not listed) 3.1.6. Existing Building and Structures The building on the property of 18202 Woodbine Avenue consists of a one and one-half storey farm house building with a one story rear addition attached to the building. There are several wood frame/post and beam out buildings that are part of former farming operations. These out buildings include a barn with a stone rubble foundation and several other wood framed Grand Circus Version 1 Francesco Serafini Architect
buildings that seem to have been augmented over the years. These buildings are not listed heritage structures and therefore not part of this study. Farm house as viewed from Front Rear one story wing to farm house partial settlement of rear framed portion Grand Circus Version 1 Francesco Serafini Architect
Rear close up of Rear Porch Overhang and Chimney Grand Circus Version 1 Francesco Serafini Architect
Farm house viewed from rear Log column supporting part of floor structure Basement Window and stone foundation Grand Circus Version 1 Francesco Serafini Architect
Hand Hued Wood Beam (in basement) Stone Rubble Foundation Wall Wood treatment at window panels in main rooms of house Grand Circus Version 1 Francesco Serafini Architect
Door style at Double Doors to front porch 3.2. Cultural Inventory 3.2.1. Chain of Title 3.2.2. Assessment Roll Review Prior to April 4, 1970 all indications show that ownership of this property remained in the Wakefield Family possession. As of April 21, 1970 the property was purchased by the Pottage family. Remaining in the name Alma, Loretta Pottage until June 16, 2006 when it was put in the names of several Potage family members; ELGIN LESLEY GUY Pottage, RONALD GARTON Pottage as well as EUGENE AUBREY, and LINDA COYLE. It was June 30, 2010 when ownership seemed to turn into corporate hands starting with Green Lane Construction. 3.2.3. Mapping (See Section 3.1.2) 3.3. Past Uses 3.3.1. 18202 Woodbine Avenue has been used as a farm house since it was constructed on the land. This working farm has been augmented by several out buildings including a wood barn with a rubble stone base and other wood framed buildings. Farm operations continue on the lands, but the house and outbuildings have been abandoned. The condition of the buildings Grand Circus Version 1 Francesco Serafini Architect
lend credence to the fact that farming operations leased to farm operators, rather than continued as a working farmstead. 3.4. Heritage Examination 3.4.1. Architectural The Assessment scale used will apply a rating of: poor, fair, good or excellent. The Original farm building is a poor example of the Ontario Vernacular of the Georgian style, popularized during the last decades of the 1700 s and early decades of the 1800 s. Some of the interior aesthetic details are more in keeping with Federal and Empire style of the mid 1800 s. This is most readily noticeable in some of the interior wood-work under some of the windows and doors. Cladding Masonry Chimney has been rebuilt. Chimney Cap is newer and devoid of style. - Cement stucco on exterior walls plain and of consistent colour. Some hairline cracks visible. Windows All seem to be original in wood frames and sills. Exterior wood trim as well as wood styles and casing exposed. Some storm windows have been added. Roof - Shingled roof indicates second layer of shingles. Condition of shingles indicates this is not original shingle roof and is approximately 15 to 20 years old. Fascia - Wood clad with galvanized eaves troughs. Soffits horizontal wood boards running parallel to walls of house. Interiors Layout is largely original but finishes in many rooms have been altered. Floors - Floors, tongue and groove plank boards which have been painted several times. Floors covered in washrooms and kitchens. Stairs - The stairs seem to be new stairs that have been rebuilt or replaced. Walls - Finishes of interior surfaces of walls and partitions is damaged due to lack of maintenance. Doors - Some doors have Neo-Georgian style. Structure- Original hand carved wood beams, rough sawn joist; tongue and groove floor planks. Painted white. Some members supported with additional columns. Foundation - Is original, some cracking has occurred due mainly to age. Foundation is sound, main house has not settled. Ancillary Items Front wood porch settling severely and rotting. Rear one storey addition over stone foundation level. Attached rear addition on wood posts settling severely. Contribution to the neighbourhood character Rural area is devoid of any neighbourhood charter. Good Good Poor Fair Poor Poor Fair Good Fair Good Good Good Poor None Criteria for determining Cultural Heritage Value or Interest: Section 1. (2).1. The property has design value or physical value because it, i. - Is a rare, unique representation or early example of a style, type, expression, and material or construction method: Grand Circus Version 1 Francesco Serafini Architect
The building is a poor example of any type of the Ontario vernacular of the Georgian style. Elements containing the highest degree of articulation of this style are wood detailing around windows and doors which are simplistic and in poor condition. The second floor rear dormer is simply clad with asphalt shingle material. ii. - Displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit: The building does not. Some artistic merit exists in wood doors and interior paneling under window sills. Hand Carved wood beams represent some craftsmanship. Skill sets exist to this day allowing this type of craftsmanship to be easily reproduced. Or iii. - Demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. None could be seen. 3.4.2. Cultural 3.4.2.1 The property dates back to the mid 1850`s when this area was predominately rural and a budding farming area. The property was owned by Theopolis B. Wakefield House circa 1841. REGISTRATION DATE OF OWNERSHIP IN FAVOUR OF 1970/04/21 POTTAGE, ALMA LORETTA 2006/06/16 POTTAGE, ALMA LORETTA\ POTTAGE, AUBREY EUGENE COYLE, LINDA POTTAGE, ELGIN LESLEY GUY POTTAGE, RONALD GARTON 2010/06/29 POTTAGE, ALMA LORETTA POTTAGE, AUBREY EUGENE COYLE, LINDA POTTAGE, ELGIN LESLEY GUY POTTAGE, RONALD GARTON 2010/06/30 COYLE, LINDA GREENLAND CONSTRUCTION (2002) LIMITED 2015/06/17 JDGMT FORECLOSURE MILLBANK CAPITAL INC. 2015/08/31 HWH DEVELOPMENTS INC. Criteria for determining Cultural Heritage Value or Interest: Grand Circus Version 1 Francesco Serafini Architect
Section 1.(2)2. - The property has historical value or associative value because it, i. Has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community, T. B. Wakefield, a native of Vermont, U.S., who came to this township at an early day History of Toronto and county of York, Ontario, containing an outline of the history of the Dominion of Canada, a history of the city of Toronto and the county of York, with the townships, towns, villages, churches, schools, general and local statistics, biographical sketches, etc., etc Volume 2 By Mulvany, Charles Pelham, 1835-1885 ii. Yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture, No evidence exists that suggests the property contains information that will help yield an understanding of the community, its growth or has this building contributed to stabilization of the community. Or iii. Demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to the community, None of the features reflect such ideals. 3.4.3. Contextual Section 1. (2)3. - The property has contextual value because it, i. Is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area, No such evidence exists as this area is in transition. ii. Is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings, No such links exist. The property has been abandoned for years. Or iii. Is a landmark. The building is not a Landmark or in a location that holds a place of prominence. 4.0 Heritage Assessment 4.1 Registry Information - Listed 4.1.1 Architectural Grand Circus Version 1 Francesco Serafini Architect
This site has been in its existing state since the forest in this area was cleared by pioneer farmers since the mid 1800`s. The location of the main farm house set back more than 100 meters from Woodbine does not impact or is the building visible from the road. The main consideration of the heritage impact assessment is on the condition of any heritage elements that are considered items with merit. The front porch is in a very poor state and has settled 300 to 400 mm vertically at the easterly edge. The porch would need to be rebuilt completely with no existing elements worth reusing as rot, splitting and checking of most of the wood elements has damaged the elements beyond reasonable repair. The westerly portion of the rear one story-wing is so badly settled it will eventually bring down the remaining rear one story wing. 4.1.2 Cultural No cultural importance of the farm house seem to exist and therefore not a valid reason for preservation of this building. 4.2 Proposed Changes to Designation There is insufficient heritage value existing in the building that warranty maintaining the listed status under the Heritage Act. 5.0 Conservation Recommendations 5.1 Recommended Courses of Action 5.2 Impact on Heritage Value 6.0 Mandatory Recommendation 6.1 Mandatory Recommendation regarding the Impact on Heritage Listed Building at 18202 Woodbine Avenue: It is the recommendation of this report that the existing listed farm house has no Heritage Value of the worthy of continued preservation. Demolition of the existing building will have no significant heritage impact on the property or the community. There is no validity to preserving and maintaining the listed building as part on any redevelopment, regardless of use. 7.0 Report Limitations 7.1 Limits of Scope The scope of this report is limited to a physical examination of visible conditions. No destructive examination was included. Further examination and testing of materials for the purpose of confirming original conditions and age dating will require additional and destructive testing. In the absence of such techniques, assumptions have been made regarding examined elements. All efforts have been made to accurately estimate age and originality of items but it must be noted that these assumptions are based on acquired knowledge of heritage styles, review of archive materials and assessment documentation. 7.2 Examined Work Examination has been limited to the listed structure which is the farm house, the front covered porch and the rear one storey addition. Grand Circus Version 1 Francesco Serafini Architect
Pictures of the Markham Heritage Estates A damaged heritage building recently moved onto the Markham Heritage Estates, where it will be restored. The Udell Hamilton House, originally built in 1876, in present day after it has been restored. An example of a recently constructed garage, with the form in keeping with its heritage house. All additions are placed at the rear of the property, and are compatible with the character of the heritage dwelling. Light standards are selected to complement the heritage buildings. Boards with historical information about the heritage houses are placed on each street. 1