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AGENDA
Heritage Revitalization Advisory Commission
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 5:00 pm
Council Chambers, City Hall
Mandate: to undertake heritage and revitalization projects as approved by Council and to advise
Council on referred heritage matters.
1.
AGENDA APPROVAL
2.
ADOPTION OFJUNE 13, 2013 MINUTES *
3.
COUNCIL REFERRALS/UPDATES
None.
4.
SIGN/FAÇADE APPLICATIONS
a. Wild Poppy Bistro –541 First Avenue *
b. Twisted Scissor Lounge – 809 First Avenue *
c. Little Town Family Consignment – 30 Roberts Street *
d. Claire’s Hair Design – 834 First Avenue *
e. CMF Construction – 521 First Avenue *
5.
HERITAGE PROJECT UPDATES
a. Transfer Beach Pictorial Brainstorming Session
6.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
7.
CORRESPONDENCE
None.
8.
UPDATES
9.
NEXT MEETING
Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 5:00 pm - Council Chambers, City Hall.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
Herritage Revitalization Advisory C
Commissio
on (HRAC))
Thursday, June 13, 2013 aat 5:00 p.m..
Council Ch
hambers, Ciity Hall
PRESEN
NT:
Chairr – Jennifer Robinson; Members
M
– Allen McDe
ermid, Maurreen Martin,, Ann
Rogers, Gerry Beltgens;
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Council Liaisson – Councillor Bill Drysdale; Staff
Liaiso
on and Reco
order – Ange
ela Vincent
REGRETTS:
Member – Tamara Hutchinsson, Roman Buta, Berna
ardien Knol
GUESTS:
Christtine Meutzn
ner, Archivist
The mee
eting was ca
alled to orde
er at 5:00 p..m.
1.
AGENDA
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It was moved,
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onded and carried
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thatt the Agendaa of June 1
13, 2013 be
e approved with
the following additio
ons:
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age BC – He
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Updates
2.
MINUTES
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3.
COUNCIL
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RE
EFERRALS/U
UPDATES
None.
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4.
SIGN/FAÇAD
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DE APPLICTIONS
a.
a
Suthe
erland Block
k – 428, 430, 432 Firstt Avenue
Members review
wed and sup
pported thee façade prooposal for n
new awningg and
ng signage. Members appreciated
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the new collour combin
nation.
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It was moved,
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seco
onded and carried
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thatt the Heritagge Revitalizzation Advisory Commisssion
recommend the pro
oposed awn
ning and aw
wning signagge for the Sutherland B
Block buildin
ng at
428, 430, and 432 First Avenu
ue.
b.
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Mainsstreet Building/Old Tow
wn Bakery – 510 First A
Avenue
Members review
wed and sup
pported thee façade prooposal for n
new awningg and
ng signage. Members noted
n
that tthe black a
awning and lettering loo
oked
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elega
ant.
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seco
onded and carried
c
thatt the Heritagge Revitalizzation Advisory Commisssion
recommend the pro
oposed awn
ning and aw
wning signagge for the M
Mainstreet B
Building and
d Old
Town Ba
akery at 510
0 First Avenue.
c.
c
Ladyssmith Tradin
ng Companyy – 410 Firsst Avenue
The owner
o
of th
he Ladysmitth Trading Company rrequested tthe Commisssion
review
w potential paint colours and exterior styyles for up
pgrades to the
buildiing’s façade
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Heritage Revitalization Advisory Commission
June 13, 2013
Members participated in an informal discussion and provided the following
recommendations:
 Retain “Ladysmith Trading Co. Ltd.” sign
 Use of multiple complementary colours and tones to reduce
monolithic look
 Use of materials and detail to provide variation in the exterior
 Improvement of the canopy – if unable to remove, make it a feature
and add aesthetic details such as support chains.
 Potential for unique signage on side walls (such as a ‘ghost
advertisement’)
 Remain authentic to the style. Must ensure that the upgrades
complement the building’s diverse architecture styles.
5.
HERITAGE PROJECT UPDATES
a.
Transfer Beach Pictorial
A. McDermid explained that Project REEL Life recorded an interview with
three senior residents regarding Transfer Beach. Project REEL Life has also
offered to work with the Ladysmith Maritime Museum to produce a
harbour/beach tour video. Quotes from these videos could be used in the
interpretive panels, or will connect via a QR code to access video/audio
online.
Archivist Christine Meutzner provided some suggestions for how the
Commission could approach the interpretive panels.
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Determine the purpose of the exhibit
Recommend that members hold a brainstorming session to determine
the best ideas and concepts to include in the panels
Emphasize the visual - photos, maps, objects – rather than text
Incorporating technology adds an extra dimension for younger
generations
Emphasize the fun nature of the project, especially since the location
is primarily recreational
Don’t get lost in details of industrial use – the concept and a few
photos will educate but maintain interest
Ensure the display can serve a variety of audiences including seniors,
children, youth, people in a rush, etc.
Involve pertinent local groups (i.e. Ladysmith Maritime Society)
Start working with Stz’uminus First Nation early in the process
Keep panels smaller (possibly 2 feet by 3 feet each)
Incorporating artifacts into the design adds visual interest and
entertains younger audiences
Consider creative communication ideas (such as the etched glass
looking out to sea, showing the size and location of the wharf)
Commission members thanked C. Meutzner for her input. A group
brainstorming session will be held at the HRAC meeting.
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Heritage Revitalization Advisory Commission
June 13, 2013
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6.
Community Heritage Register Update
J. Robinson, A. Rogers and G. Beltgens provided an update to the evaluation
of properties on the Heritage Inventory for inclusion in the Community
Heritage Register. They will meet during the next month to compare
evaluations and plan to provide results at the next HRAC meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
7.
CORRESPONDENCE
a.
Heritage BC – Heritage Week update
A. Vincent noted that the theme for Heritage Week 2014 is “Heritage Afloat”,
and can include concepts such as historic ships and ship wrecks, First
Nations, European contact, transportation, security, recreation and sport, and
home and work afloat. Members noted the applicability to Ladysmith and the
opportunity to work closely with the Ladysmith Maritime Society.
8.
UPDATES
Members provided the following updates:
 Heritage BC President Rick Goodacre is stepping down
 There is an opportunity for the Ladysmith Rotary Garden Tour to include
interesting heritage information for local properties.
 The Ladysmith Museum has had low visitor numbers and wants to
encourage more residents and tourists to visit.
 The Ladysmith & District Historical Society has seen much interest in
family background research recently.
9.
NEXT MEETING
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 5:00 pm - Council Chambers, City Hall
10. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved seconded and carried that the meeting be adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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Chair (J. Robinson)
RECEIVED:
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Corporate Officer (S. Bowden)
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