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Toronto Preservation Board


Meeting No. 23   Contact Margaret Sexton, Committee Secretary
Meeting Date Thursday, April 23, 2009
  Phone 416-392-6316
Start Time 2:00 PM
  E-mail msexton@toronto.ca
Location Committee Room 1, City Hall
  Chair   Robert Saunders  


Confirmation of Minutes

 

On motion by Councillor Vaughan, the Toronto Preservation Board confirmed the Minutes of the meeting held on March 27, 2009.


PB23.1

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 20 

10-14 Prince Arthur, Alteration of Designated Heritage Property and Demolition of Unrated Property in Conjunction with Replacement Structure within the East Annex Heritage Conservation District

Committee Recommendations

The Toronto Preservation Board recommended to the Toronto and East York Community Council that:

 

1.         City Council refuse the application for alterations to the designated building at 10 Prince Arthur Avenue and refuse the demolition of the non-contributory designated building at 14 Prince Arthur Avenue within the East Annex Heritage Conservation District.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City Staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing, should Council refuse this application and the refusal be appealed to the Board.

Origin
(April 3, 2009) Report from Acting Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, Policy and Research, City Planning Division
Summary

This report recommends the refusal of alterations to the contributing building at 10 Prince Arthur Avenue, as well as refusal of the proposed demolition of the existing building at 14 Prince Arthur in conjunction with the erection of a new eight storey commercial and residential development at 10-14 Prince Arthur Avenue.

 

The subject site contains two structures and is located on the north side of Prince Arthur Avenue (Attachment No.1) just west of Avenue Road.

 

The properties at 10 and 14 Prince Arthur Avenue are included within the East Annex Heritage Conservation District (HCD) designated under the Ontario Heritage Act by By-law #520-94 and enacted by City Council on July 26, 1994.

 

The property at 10 Prince Arthur Avenue was individually listed on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties by City Council on September 7, 1989.

 

The project would relocate the individually listed heritage building at 10 Prince Arthur Avenue to the south east corner of the site. Also, the unrated structure at 14 Prince Arthur Avenue would be demolished in order to build out the remaining frontage with a two storey commercial base element that sequentially steps up and back to an eight-storey residential building consisting of contemporary curtain wall construction broken with masonry spandrels.

Background Information
Staff Report (April 3, 2009) from the Acting Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, Policy and Research, City Planning Division
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-20428.pdf)

Communications
(April 21, 2009) letter from Sandra Shaul, Chair, Heritage Committee, The Annex Residents Association (PB.New.PB23.1.1)
(April 21, 2009) letter from Ian H. Ainsworth (PB.New.PB23.1.2)
(April 21, 2009) e-mail from Gee Chung, President, The Greater Yorkville Residents Association (PB.New.PB23.1.3)
(April 21, 2009) letter from Gail Appel, President, Prince Arthur Condominium, MTCC 1276 (PB.New.PB23.1.4)
Speakers

Ian Ainsworth (Submission Filed)
Sandra Shaul, Chair, Heritage Committee, The Annex Residents Association (Submission Filed)
William Greer, Vice President, Prince Arthur Condominiums, MTCC
Cynthia MacDougall, McCarthy Tetrault LLP
Michael McClelland, E.R.A. Architects
David Pontarini, Hariri Pontarini Architects

Motions
Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Adam Vaughan (Carried)
Declared Interests

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Adriana Balen - Her employer is the Architect for the project.


PB23.2

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 34 

5 Avonwick Gate - Repeal of a Designating By-law and Demolition of Structures on a Property Designated Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

Committee Recommendations

The Toronto Preservation Board recommended to the North York Community Council that:

 

1.          City Council refuse the application for demolition under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the property at 5 Avonwick Gate (Senator Frank O'Connor House, Garage and Outbuilding).

 

2.         If  the owner appeals Council's decision to refuse the application for demolition under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in opposition of the appeal.

 

3.         City Council refuse the application under Section 32 of the Ontario Heritage Act to repeal By-law No. 221-2009 designating the property at 5 Avonwick Gate (Senator Frank O'Connor House, Garage and Outbuilding).

 

4.         If the owner appeals Council's decision to refuse the application under Section 32 of the Ontario Heritage Act to repeal the designating by-law, the Clerk be directed to refer the matter to the Conservation Review Board.

Origin
(March 31, 2009) Report from Director, Policy and Research, City Planning Division
Summary

The owners of 5 Avonwick Gate (also known as 60 Rowena Drive) have applied to the City of Toronto to demolish the Senator O'Connor House, garage and outbuilding located at this address.  The Senator O'Connor House, garage and outbuilding have been designated by Toronto City Council as having cultural heritage value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.  Through a separate application the property owners have also applied to repeal By-law 221-2009 designating the property under Part IV of the Act.

 

Under Section 34.1 of the Act an applicant requires Council approval prior to demolishing a designated building.  Council has ninety (90) days to respond to both a demolition application and an application to repeal a designating by-law.  If Council does not respond to the demolition application by June 4, 2009, Council will be deemed to have consented to the application.

Background Information
Staff Report (March 31, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research, City Planning Division
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-20455.pdf)

Communications
(April 23, 2009) submission from Tina McDowell, CSAC Chair, Senator O'Connor School (PB.New.PB23.2.1)
Speakers

Paul Farrelly, Secretary, O'Connor Irish Heritage House Inc.
Dennis Timbrell, Chair, O'Connor Irish Heritage House Inc.
Brian Dourley, Legal Counsel, Toronto Catholic District School Board
Richard Francki, Superintendent of Facilities Services, Toronto Catholic District School Board
Tina McDowell, CSAC Chair, Senator O'Connor School (Submission Filed)
Geoffrey Geduld, President, North York Historical Society
Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ward 34 Don Valley East

Motions
Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Adam Vaughan (Carried)

Vote (Adopt Item)

Apr-23-2009

Result: Carried  
Yes: 12 Ashbourne, Balen, Dutil, Jain, Kettel, Le Roy, Leong, Rae, Rieger, Saunders, Thompson, Vaughan 
No: 0  
Absent: 2 Dudeck, Gogan 

PB23.3

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 20 

97 St. George Street - Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement

Committee Recommendations

The Toronto Preservation Board recommended to the Toronto and East York Community Council that:

 

1.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 97 St. George Street (John Downey House) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

2.         If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, the solicitor be authorized to introduce the Bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

3.         If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Conservation Review Board.

 

4.         City Council grant authority for the execution of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the property at 97 St. George Street (John Downey House).

Origin
(March 27, 2009) Report from Director, Policy and Research, City Planning Division
Summary

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 97 St. George Street (John Downey House) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and grant authority to enter into a heritage easement agreement.  The property was listed on the inaugural City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties in 1973. 

 

The property is owned by the University of Toronto, which is proposing to make alterations to the heritage property at 97 St. George Street as part of the expansion of the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management.  The University has agreed to the designation of the property and to enter into a heritage easement agreement with the City of Toronto.

Background Information
Staff Report (March 27, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research, City Planning Division
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-20454.pdf)

Motions
Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Kyle Rae (Carried)
Declared Interests

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Adriana Balen - Her employer is the Architect for the project.


PB23.4

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 23 

5151 Yonge Street - Inclusion on Heritage Inventory

Committee Recommendations

The Toronto Preservation Board recommended to the North York Community Council that:

 

1.         City Council include the property at 5151 Yonge Street (North York Hydro Building, 1929) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

Origin
(March 23, 2009) Report from Director, Policy and Research, City Planning Division
Summary

This report recommends that City Council include the property at 5151 Yonge Street (North York Hydro Building, 1929) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

 

The inclusion of the property on the City's heritage inventory would enable staff to monitor applications affecting the site and encourage the retention of its heritage attributes and values.

Background Information
Staff Report (March 23, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research, City Planning Division
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-20456.pdf)

Communications
(April 23, 2009) letter from Geoffrey E. Geduld (PB.New.PB23.4.1)
Speakers

Geoffrey  Geduld, President, North York Historical Society (Submission Filed)
Louis Badone, Past President, North York Historical Society

Motions
Motion to Amend Item moved by Geoff Kettel (Carried)

PB23.5

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 27 

100 Glen Road, Demolition and Replacement of a Structure in the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District

Committee Recommendations

The Toronto Preservation Board recommended to the Toronto and East York Community Council that:

 

1.         City Council approve the request to demolish 100 Glen Road, an "unrated" building in the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Section 42 (1) of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

2.         City Council approve the plans for the replacement building as shown in the drawings prepared by Wayne Swadron Architect including: A-1.0 Site Plan, A-3.1 East (street) and West Elevations, and A-3.2 North and South Elevations all dated February 24, 2009; A-2.1 Basement Floor Plan, A-2.2 Ground Floor Plan, and A-2.3 Second Floor Plan all dated February 25, 2009; and L-1.0 Landscape Concept Plan, and HP-1.0 98, 100 and 102 Streetscape all dated February 26, 2009, all stamped received by Heritage Preservation Services February 26, 2009, on file with the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, and that the replacement structure be constructed substantially in accordance with the submitted plans, subject to the owner:

 

a.         Prior to the issuance of any building permit for the replacement building located at 100 Glen Road, including a permit for the demolition, excavation and/or shoring of the subject property, provide building permit drawings satisfactory to the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

Origin
(March 31, 2009) Report from Director, Policy and Research, City Planning Division
Summary

This report recommends that City Council approve the demolition of an "unrated" house in the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (SRHCD) and approve the design of the replacement structure in accordance with Section 42 (1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, with a condition that the owner obtain approval from the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services (HPS) for the final building permit drawings.

 

The existing building does not contribute to the heritage character of the SRHCD and the replacement structure is substantially in conformance with the SRHCD Plan guidelines.

 

The consent under the Ontario Heritage Act is in addition to a demolition permit required under the Building Code Act and the approval of any variances to the existing zoning by-law.

Background Information
Staff Report (March 31, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research, City Planning Division
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-20457.pdf)

Motions
Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Kyle Rae (Carried)
Declared Interests

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Adriana Balen - Her employer is the Architect for the project.


PB23.6

Information

Received 

 

Ward: 20 

327-333 Queen Street West, Replacement of a Structure within the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Toronto Preservation Board received the report for information.

Origin
(April 1, 2009) Report from Director, Policy and Research, City Planning Division
Summary

At the February 20, 2009 Toronto Preservation Board meeting, the Committee recommended that:

 

1.         City Council approve the issuance of a demolition permit for the buildings at 327-329-331-333 Queen Street West within the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District.

 

2.         Recommendation 2 be deferred to allow staff to bring application more in line with Heritage Conservation district characteristics. Recommendation 2 asked the City Council approve the proposed replacement building.

 

The properties at 327-329-331-333 Queen Street West are included within the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District, which extends from University Avenue to Bathurst Street.

 

The subject site is located on the south side of Queen Street West between Peter Street (to the west) and John Street (to the east). The site has prominence as a termination of the view looking south down Beverley Street.

 

A replacement structure has been re-submitted that respects the traditional solid to void relationships and scale of the district as well as expressing an interesting sculptural treatment of the façade with regards to detailing and overall composition.

  

This report advises the Toronto Preservation Board of the approval of the proposed replacement building for the property at 327-333 Queen Street West, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Aedificia Architecture + Design, dated March 24, 2009.

 

Under Section 103-21A of the Municipal Code, the Manager of Heritage Preservation Services has delegated authority to issue heritage permits on behalf of Council where applications are compatible with the guidelines that apply in the HCD.

Background Information
Staff Report (April 1, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research, City Planning Division
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-20458.pdf)

Motions
Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor Kyle Rae (Carried)
That the item be received for information.

PB23.7

Information

Received 

 

 

Minutes of the Community Preservation Panels
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Toronto Preservation Board:

 

i.          received the Minutes of the Community Preservation Panels for information; and

 

ii.          received the letters from the Chair, Scarborough Community Preservation Panel for information.

Origin
(March 27, 2009) Memo from Chairs, Community Preservation Panels
Summary

i.          Etobicoke York Community Preservation Panel

 

            - Minutes of the meeting held on March 2, 2009           

 

ii           North York Community Preservation Panel

 

            - Minutes of the meeting held on February 26, 2009

 

iii.         Scarborough Community Preservation Panel

 

            - Minutes of the meeting held on March 10, 2009

Background Information
Etobicoke York Community Preservation Panel - March 2, 2009 Minutes
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-20451.pdf)

North York Community Preservation Panel - February 26, 2009 Minutes
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-20452.pdf)

Scarborough Community Preservation Panel - March 10, 2009 Minutes
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-20453.pdf)

Motions
Motion to Receive Item moved by Robert Saunders (Carried)
That the item be received for information.

7a Issues Arising out of the Community Preservation Panel Minutes
Summary

i.          letter (March 20, 2009) from the Chair, Scarborough Community Preservation Panel, regarding the Kingston Road Revitalization Study;

ii.          letter (March 20, 2009) from the Chair, Scarborough Community Preservation Panel, regarding Malcolm Dwelling House – 2025 Midland Avenue;

iii.         letter (March 20, 2009) from the Chair, Scarborough Community Preservation Panel, regarding Stonehouse/Lawrence Dwelling – Proposed Verandah Restoration; and

iv.         letter (March 31, 2009) from the Chair, Scarborough Community Preservation Panel, regarding the Clark-Reesor Dwelling.

Background Information
Scarborough Community Preservation Panel Letter
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-20460.pdf)

Scarborough Community Preservation Panel Letter
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-20461.pdf)

Scarborough Community Preservation Panel Letter
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-20462.pdf)

Scarborough Community Preservation Panel Letter
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-20463.pdf)


PB23.8

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Renewal of Board Membership for Community Heritage Ontario for 2009
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Toronto Preservation Board requested Mary Louise Ashbourne to renew the Board Membership for Community Heritage Ontario and submit the receipt to Heritage Preservation Services for reimbursement.

Origin
(April 23, 2009) Member Motion from Mary Louise Ashbourne
Summary

This motion recommends that the Toronto Preservation Board request Mary Louise Ashbourne to renew the Board Membership for Community Heritage Ontario for 2009 and submit the receipt to Heritage Preservation Services for reimbursement.

Motions
Motion to Introduce Motion without Notice moved by Mary Louise Ashbourne (Carried)

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Mary Louise Ashbourne (Carried)

Meeting Sessions
Session Date Session Type Start Time End Time Public or Closed Session
2009-04-23 Afternoon 2:05 PM 4:10 PM Public
Attendance
Date and Time Quorum Members
2009-04-23
2:05 PM - 4:10 PM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Ashbourne, Balen, Dutil, Jain, Kettel, Le Roy, Leong, Rae, Rieger, Saunders, Thompson, Vaughan
Not Present: Dudeck, Gogan
Also present (non-members):Minnan-Wong