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Christchurch City Council

Agenda

 

 

Notice of Meeting:

An ordinary meeting of the Christchurch City Council will be held on:

 

Date:                                    Wednesday 7 February 2024

Time:                                   9.30 am

Venue:                                 Council Chambers, Civic Offices,
53 Hereford Street, Christchurch

 

 

Membership

Chairperson

Deputy Chairperson

Members

Mayor Phil Mauger

Deputy Mayor Pauline Cotter

Councillor Kelly Barber

Councillor Melanie Coker

Councillor Celeste Donovan

Councillor Tyrone Fields

Councillor James Gough

Councillor Tyla Harrison-Hunt

Councillor Victoria Henstock

Councillor Yani Johanson

Councillor Aaron Keown

Councillor Sam MacDonald

Councillor Jake McLellan

Councillor Andrei Moore

Councillor Mark Peters

Councillor Tim Scandrett

Councillor Sara Templeton

 

 

1 February 2024

 

 

 

Principal Advisor

Mary Richardson

Interim Chief Executive

Tel: 941 8999

 

 

Katie Matheis

Democratic Services Advisor

941 5643

Katie.Matheis@ccc.govt.nz

www.ccc.govt.nz

Note:  The reports contained within this agenda are for consideration and should not be construed as Council policy unless and until adopted.  If you require further information relating to any reports, please contact the person named on the report.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS NGĀ IHIRANGI

 Karakia Tīmatanga................................................................................................... 4 

1.        Apologies Ngā Whakapāha................................................................................. 4

2.        Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga.................................................. 4

3.        Public Participation Te Huinga Tūmatanui............................................................ 4

3.1       Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui.......................................................................................... 4

3.2       Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga...................................................... 4

4.        Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga............................................................ 4

Council

5.        Council Minutes - 24 January 2024....................................................................... 5

Community Board Monthly Reports

6.        Monthly Report from the Community Boards - December 2023.............................. 15

Community Board Part A Reports

7.        Greers/Langdons Roads Traffic Lights................................................................ 81

8.        Consider Revocation of Portion of Recreation Reserve - 119 Petrie Street Richmond 105

Staff Reports

9.        Heritage Incentive Grant extension of time requests........................................... 123

10.      Resolution to Exclude the Public...................................................................... 158

Karakia Whakamutunga

 

 

 


Karakia Tīmatanga

Whakataka te hau ki te uru

Whakataka te hau ki te tonga

Kia makinakina ki uta

Kia mataratara ki tai

E hi ake ana te atakura

He tio, he huka, he hau hu

Tihei mauri ora

 

1.   Apologies Ngā Whakapāha  

At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.

2.   Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga

Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant and to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have.

3.   Public Participation Te Huinga Tūmatanui

3.1   Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

A period of up to 30 minutes is available for people to speak for up to five minutes on any issue that is not the subject of a separate hearings process.

3.1.1

Dr. Angela Curl

Dr. Angela Curl of the University of Otago Christchurch will speak regarding the recently published report, Quantifying Access to On-Demand Alcohol in New Zealand, and the possible extension of such services in some neighbourhoods.

 

 

3.1.2

Water & Wildlife Habitat Trust and Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec

Mike Patchett from Water & Wildlife Habitat Trust and Cameron Jasper from Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec will speak regarding the restoration of Ōtukaikino groundwater dependent ecosystems and wetlands for climate change resilience.

 

 

3.2   Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

Deputations may be heard on a matter or matters covered by a report on this agenda and approved by the Chairperson.

There were no deputations by appointment at the time the agenda was prepared. 

4.   Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga

There were no Presentation of Petitions at the time the agenda was prepared.

 


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5.     Council Minutes - 24 January 2024

Reference / Te Tohutoro:

24/121535

Report of / Te Pou Matua:

Katie Matheis, Democratic Services Advisor (Katie.Matheis@ccc.govt.nz)

Senior Manager / Pouwhakarae:

Lynn McClelland, Assistant Chief Executive Strategic Policy and Performance (lynn.mcclelland@ccc.govt.nz)

 

 

1.   Purpose of Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

For the Council to confirm the minutes from the Council meeting held 24 January 2024.

2.   Recommendation Te Tūtohu Council

That the Council confirm the Minutes from the Council meeting held 24 January 2024.

 

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.

Title

Reference

Page

A

Minutes Council - 24 January 2024

24/103718

6

 

 

 

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Author

Katie Matheis - Democratic Services Advisor

 

 


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Christchurch City Council

Minutes

 

 

Date:                                    Wednesday 24 January 2024

Time:                                   9.33 am

Venue:                                 Council Chambers, Civic Offices,
53 Hereford Street, Christchurch

 

 

Present

Chairperson

Deputy Chairperson

Members

Mayor Phil Mauger

Deputy Mayor Pauline Cotter

Councillor Kelly Barber

Councillor Melanie Coker

Councillor Celeste Donovan

Councillor Tyrone Fields

Councillor James Gough  –  via audio / visual link

Councillor Tyla Harrison-Hunt

Councillor Victoria Henstock

Councillor Yani Johanson

Councillor Aaron Keown

Councillor Sam MacDonald

Councillor Jake McLellan

Councillor Andrei Moore

Councillor Mark Peters

Councillor Tim Scandrett

Councillor Sara Templeton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal Advisor

Mary Richardson

Interim Chief Executive

Tel: 941 8999

 

Katie Matheis

Democratic Services Advisor

941 5643

Katherine.Matheis@ccc.govt.nz

www.ccc.govt.nz

To watch a recording of this meeting, or future meetings live, go to:
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To view copies of Agendas and Minutes, visit:
www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/meetings-agendas-and-minutes/

 


 

Karakia Tīmatanga: All Councillors

The Mayor acknowledged the recent passing of Norm Dewes and spoke to his many contributions to Ōtautahi Christchurch and the Māori community. The meeting then observed a minute’s silence.

 The agenda was dealt with in the following order.

1.   Apologies Ngā Whakapāha  

Council Decision

There were no apologies received.

2.   Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga

There were no declarations of interest recorded.

3.   Public Participation Te Huinga Tūmatanui

3.1   Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

 

Councillor Harrison-Hunt joined at the start of the meeting via audio / visual link and arrived in Chambers at 9.43am during consideration of Item 3.1.1.

 

3.1.1

INaturalistNZ

Dr. Colin Meurk and Jon Sullivan spoke on behalf of INaturalistNZ to introduce the INaturalistNZ app and the City Nature Challenge, demonstrating how easy it is for anyone to become a citizen scientist.

 

Attachments

a       INaturalistNZ - Presentation to Council   

 

3.2   Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

3.2.1     Yaldhurst Rural Residents Association - Michelle Clark

Michelle Clark spoke on behalf of the Yaldhurst Rural Residents Association regarding Item 10 - Yaldhurst Memorial Hall - Future Use Issues and Options.

 

3.2.2     Mike Mora

Mike Mora spoke regarding Item 10 - Yaldhurst Memorial Hall - Future Use Issues and Options.

 

3.2.3     Restore Passenger Rail Group – Aurora Garner-Randolph

Aurora Garner-Randolph spoke on behalf of Restore Passenger Rail Group regarding Item 15 – Mayor’s Monthly Report.

 

3.2.4     Canterbury University Climate Action Club - Jonty Coulson

Jonty Coulson spoke on behalf of the Canterbury University Climate Action Club regarding Item 15 – Mayor’s Monthly Report.

4.   Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga

There was no presentation of petitions.  

 5.  Council Minutes - 6 December 2023

 

The meeting block resolved Minutes Items 5, 6, 7, 8 and 13.

 

 

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00001

That the Council confirm the Minutes from the Council meeting held 6 December 2023.

 

AND

 

That the Council confirm the Minutes from the Public Excluded Council meeting held 6 December 2023.

Councillor MacDonald/Deputy Mayor                                                                                                               Carried

 

6.   Council Minutes - 12 December 2023

 

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00002

That the Council confirm the Minutes from the Council meeting held 12 December 2023.

Councillor MacDonald/Deputy Mayor                                                                                                               Carried

 

7.   Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee Minutes - 15 September 2023

 

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00003

That the Council receive the Minutes from the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee meeting held 15 September 2023.

Councillor MacDonald/Deputy Mayor                                                                                                               Carried

 

8.   Audit and Risk Management Committee Minutes - 16 October 2023

 

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00004

That the Council receive the Minutes from the Audit and Risk Management Committee meeting held 16 October 2023.

Councillor MacDonald/Deputy Mayor                                                                                                               Carried

 

14. Resolution to Include Supplementary Report

 

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00005

That the reports be received and considered at the Council meeting on Wednesday, 24 January 2024.

Open Items

15.       Mayor's Monthly Report

Councillor MacDonald/Deputy Mayor                                                                                                               Carried

 

9.   Christchurch Model Yacht Club - Landlord Permission for Building Mural

 

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00006

Officer Recommendation accepted without change

That the Council:

1.         Approve the request from Christchurch Model Yacht Club Incorporated to paint a mural, as depicted in Attachment A, on their clubhouse building located adjacent to Victoria Lake, Hagley Park to commemorate the 125 year anniversary of the Club.

Mayor/Deputy Mayor                                                                                                                                               Carried

 

Councillor Keown left the meeting at 10.08am and returned at 10.09am during consideration of Item 10.

Councillor MacDonald left the meeting at 10.14am and returned at 10.15am during consideration of item 10.

Councillor McLellan left the meeting at 10.15am and returned at 10.17am during consideration of Item 10.

 

10. Yaldhurst Memorial Hall - Future Use Issues and Options

 

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00007

Officer recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1.         Approve a departure from the Disposal of Council Property Policy 2000 for the Yaldhurst Memorial Hall noting that:

a.         This policy primarily states that the Council shall publicly tender properties for sale unless there is a clear reason for doing otherwise. This report and resolutions propose a unilateral dealing which is inconsistent and therefore a departure from the policy; and

b.         The reason for the inconsistency with the Policy requiring the departure is because there are currently no other proposals or effective options, mainly because of the heritage and earthquake prone building status.

c.         The Council has no intention of changing the Disposal of Council Property Policy 2000 to accommodate this decision.

2.         Approve that Council Officers can deal unilaterally with the Yaldhurst Rural Residents Association (YRRA) in respect of the Yaldhurst Memorial Hall at 254 Pound Road.

3.         Gift the Yaldhurst Memorial Hall at 524 Pound Road to the YRRA for the sum of $1, the gift being conditional on:

a.         The Council undertaking a special consultative procedure via the 2024-2034 Long Term Plan consultation;

b.         The Council confirming the decision on the gifting the Yaldhurst Memorial Hall at 524 Pound Road to the YRRA upon adopting the 2024-2034 Long Term Plan.

c.         Upon satisfaction of the above conditions, that there is a requirement on the transfer of the building that:

i.          it be strengthened and repaired to a minimum of 34% NBS (so it can be removed from the national earthquake prone register of buildings), and

ii.         it be code compliant standard, ready for occupation (the scope and standard of works to be determined and approved with, and at, Council’s discretion) within 5 years from the date of transferring ownership from the Council to the YRRA.

d.         The repair and subsequent operation and maintenance of the building being at no cost to the Council (including the cost of securing any necessary consents);

e.         The Council having a first right of refusal option to take the building back if the YRRA fail to perform the condition (3)(c) above.

4.         To give effect to the transfer of the building, agree to lease the land at 524 Pound Road to the YRRA at a peppercorn rent (for a term of years to terminate if and when the YRRA return the building to Council ownership, or the building no longer exists).

5.         Authorise the Manager Property Consultancy to negotiate and conclude all of the agreements necessary to facilitate the above resolutions on terms and conditions acceptable to him, and in doing so make any decisions necessary to give effect to resolutions 1 to 4 above.

Councillor Peters/Councillor Henstock                                                                                                            Carried

 

Councillor Barber left the meeting at 10.34am and returned at 10.37am during consideration of Item 15.

Councillor Harrison-Hunt left the meeting at 11.22am and returned at 11.24am during consideration of Item 15.

The meeting adjourned at 11.26am and reconvened at 11.49am.

 

15. Mayor's Monthly Report

 

The Mayor’s recommendations were Moved by the Mayor and Seconded by Councillor MacDonald. Councillor Johanson put forward an amendment (refer resolutions 4(a) – (c) below). With the agreement of the Mover and Seconder this amendment was incorporated into the Motion.

 

Further amendments were put forward (refer resolution 2(c) and the italicised text of resolution 3 below), which were also incorporated into the Motion with the agreement of the Mover and Seconder.

 

At the conclusion of debate the meeting voted on resolution 3 separately by division, which was declared carried. The meeting then voted on resolutions 1, 2, and 4, which were declared carried.

 

 

Mayor’s Recommendations

That the Council:

1.         Receive the information in this report.

2.         Note that the Mayor will write to the following councils to ask if they would be willing to receive and consider a proposed funding model for making a regional contribution to the ongoing operation costs of Te Kaha once the full costs and revenue are confirmed:

a.         Selwyn District Council; and

b.         Waimakariri District Council

3.         Request Council staff and ChristchurchNZ staff provide advice to the Council in August 2024 on the viability of Christchurch making a bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

 

Council Decision

That the Council:

1.         Receive the information in this report.

2.         Note that the Mayor will write to the following councils to ask if they would be willing to receive and consider a proposed funding model for making a regional contribution to the ongoing operation costs of Te Kaha once the full costs and revenue are confirmed:

a.         Selwyn District Council

b.         Waimakariri District Council; and

c.          Environment Canterbury

3.         Request Council staff and ChristchurchNZ provide staff advice to Council in August 2024 on the viability of Christchurch working with the Olympic Committee to make a bid, or partial bid, for a future New Zealand Commonwealth games.

4.         Request that staff provide Council with an update in March on progress or work planned for:

     a.         Applying to additional funding sources like the Rata Foundation or other philanthropic 

                         funders;

 

     b.         Applying a levy on ticket sales to contribute towards the capital and operational

                 expenses of the stadium; and

 

     c.         Fulfilling the 2018 Canterbury Mayoral Forum resolution to present a case for regional   

                 funding options for Te Kaha (known then as the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena).

 

Mayor/Councillor MacDonald                                                                                                         Moved/Seconded

 

 

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00008

That the Council:

 

3.         Request Council staff and ChristchurchNZ provide staff advice to Council in August 2024 on the viability of Christchurch working with the Olympic Committee to make a bid, or partial bid, for a future New Zealand Commonwealth games.

 

The division was declared carried by 10 votes to 7 votes the voting being as follows:

For:                          Mayor Mauger, Deputy Mayor Cotter, Councillor Barber, Councillor Gough, Councillor Henstock, Councillor Keown, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor McLellan, Councillor Peters and Councillor Scandrett

Against:                 Councillor Coker, Councillor Donovan, Councillor Fields, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor Johanson, Councillor Moore and Councillor Templeton

Mayor/Councillor MacDonald                                                                                                                              Carried

 

 

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00009

That the Council:

1.         Receive the information in this report.

2.         Note that the Mayor will write to the following councils to ask if they would be willing to receive and consider a proposed funding model for making a regional contribution to the ongoing operation costs of Te Kaha once the full costs and revenue are confirmed:

a.         Selwyn District Council

b.         Waimakariri District Council; and

c.          Environment Canterbury

4.         Request that staff provide Council with an update in March on progress or work planned for:

     a.         Applying to additional funding sources like the Rata Foundation or other philanthropic 

                         funders;

 

     b.         Applying a levy on ticket sales to contribute towards the capital and operational

                 expenses of the stadium; and

 

     c.         Fulfilling the 2018 Canterbury Mayoral Forum resolution to present a case for regional   

                 funding options for Te Kaha (known then as the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena).

Mayor/Councillor MacDonald                                                                                                                              Carried

  

11. Resolution to Exclude the Public Te whakataunga kaupare hunga tūmatanui

 

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00011

That at 11.54am the resolution to exclude the public set out on pages 68 to 69 of the agenda be adopted.

Councillor MacDonald/Mayor                                                                                                                                 Carried

 

The public were re-admitted to the meeting at 12.05pm.

 

 

Karakia Whakamutunga: All Councillors

 

Meeting concluded at 12.06pm.

 

CONFIRMED THIS 7th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024.

 

Mayor Phil Mauger

Chairperson


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6.     Monthly Report from the Community Boards - December 2023

Reference Te Tohutoro:

24/53985

Report of Te Pou Matua:

The Chairpersons of all Community Boards

Senior Leader Pouwhakarae:

Andrew Rutledge, Acting General Manager Citizens and Community
(Andrew.Rutledge@ccc.govt.nz)

 

1.   Purpose of Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

The purpose of this report is to provide the Council with an overview of initiatives and issues recently considered by the Community Boards.  This report attaches the most recent Community Board Area Report included in each Boards public meeting. Please see the individual agendas for the attachments to each report.

Each Board will present important matters from their respective areas during the consideration of this report and these presentations will be published with the Council minutes after the meeting.

2.   Community Board Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu a te Poari Hapori

That the Council:

1.         Receive the Monthly Report from the Community Boards December 2023.

 

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.

Title

Reference

Page

a

Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board Area Report December 2023

24/54206

16

b

Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Area Report December 2023

24/54209

33

c

Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Area Report December 2023

24/54211

40

d

Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board Area Report December 2023

24/54212

50

e

Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board Area Report December 2023

24/54213

57

f

Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Area Report December 2023

24/54215

69

 

 


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Report from Joint Meeting - Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood and Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Boards  – 4 December 2023

 

7.     Greers/Langdons Roads Traffic Lights

Reference Te Tohutoro:

23/2008847

Report of Te Pou Matua:

David Sun, Transport Project Manager
David.Sun@ccc.govt.nz

Senior Leader Pouwhakarae:

Jane Parfitt, Interim General Manager Infrastructure, Planning and Regulatory Services (Jane.Parfitt@ccc.govt.nz)

 

 

Purpose and Origin of Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1       The purpose of this report is for the Joint Community Board (Boards) to approve the changes at the Greers/Langdons and Greers/Reynolds intersections; and to recommend that Council approve the proposal, including the signalisation.

1.2       The project aims to reduce delays for turning vehicles, improve crossing safety for pedestrians and cyclists at the Greers/Langdons Roads intersection and mitigate potential rat-running on adjacent local roads.

 

1.   Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood and Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Boards Consideration Te Whaiwhakaarotanga

 

Officers presented minor technical/editorial corrections to the recommendations at the meeting and these are incorporated into the Joint Boards’ resolution.

The Joint Boards added a request for staff to investigate the following during the detailed design process:

·    Additional indented parking bays.

·    Additional measures to prevent right-turn manoeuvres between Greers Road and Reynolds Avenue.

Aside from these minor amendments and additions, the option adopted by the Joint Boards was the preferred option set out in the agenda, being signalising the Langdons Road intersection and converting the Reynolds Avenue intersection to left-in/left-out.

 

2.   Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

 

That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board and Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board recommend that the Council:

1.         Approves that in accordance with Sections 6 and 10.5 of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004, all road user movements at the Greers Road / Langdons Road intersection be controlled by Traffic Signals, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

2.         Approves, pursuant to Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017:

a.    That a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of northeast bound cycles only be installed on the northwest side of Greers Road, commencing at its intersection with Harewood Road, and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 344 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

b.    That a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of southwest bound cycles only be installed on the southeast side of Greers Road, commencing at its intersection with Harewood Road, and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 238 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

c.    That a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of southwest bound cycles only be installed on the southeast side of Greers Road, commencing at its intersection with Langdons Road, and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 65 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

d.    That a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of southeast bound cycles only be installed on the northeast side of Langdons Road, commencing at a point 15 metres southeast of its intersection with Greers Road (measured from the prolongation of the northeastern kerb line of Greers Road), and extending in a south-easterly direction for a distance of 130 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

e.    That a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of northwest bound cycles only be installed on the southwest side of Langdons Road, commencing at a point 7 metres southeast of its intersection with Greers Road (measured from the prolongation of the southeastern kerb line of Greers Road), and extending in a south-easterly direction for a distance of 124 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A

3.         Notes that the above resolutions are in reliance on the Council’s powers under the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004 and Part 21 of the Local Government Act 1974.

4.         Approves that the project shall proceed to detailed design, as detailed on Attachment A.

5.         Approves that the project shall proceed to construction subject to adequate budget being available to meet the contract commitments for construction.

 

That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board and Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board:

6.         Approve all kerb alignments, road surface treatments and road markings on Greers Road, commencing at its intersection with Harewood Road, and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 366 metres, as detailed on plan(s) SK01-4B, sheets 1 and 2, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

7.         Approve all kerb alignments, road surface treatments and road markings on Reynolds Avenue, commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 17 metres, as detailed on plan(s) SK01-4B, sheets 1 and 2, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

8.         Approve all kerb alignments, road surface treatments and road markings on Langdons Road, commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a south-easterly direction for a distance of 146 metres, as detailed on plan(s) SK01-4B, sheets 1 and 2, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

9.         Approve all kerb alignments, road surface treatments and road markings on Bainton Street, commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 14 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

10.       Approve all kerb alignments, road surface treatments and road markings on Hoani Street, commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a south-easterly direction for a distance of 2 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

11.       Approve that the Reynolds Avenue northwest approach, right turn into Greers Road be prohibited in accordance with Clause 17(1) (a) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017.

12.       Approve that the Greers Road northeast approach, right turn into Reynolds Avenue be prohibited in accordance with Clause 17(1) (a) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017.

13.       Approve that in accordance with Section 4 of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004, the southeast bound traffic on Reynolds Avenue be controlled by a STOP Control at the pedestrian / cyclist crossing point located at its intersection with Greers Road as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheets 1 and 2, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

14.       Approve that the Reynolds Avenue northwest approach at its intersection with Greers Road, be restricted to left turn movements only, in accordance with Clause 17 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheets 1 and 2, dated 09/11/2023 and attached in this report as Attachment A.

15.       Approve, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at all times:

a.         On the northwest side of Greers Road commencing at its intersection with Harewood Road, and extending in a north-easterly direction to its intersection with Bainton Street, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

b.         On the northwest side of Greers Road commencing at its intersection with Bainton Street, and extending in a north-easterly direction to its intersection with Reynolds Avenue, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

c.         On the northwest side of Greers Road commencing at its intersection with Reynolds Avenue, and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 65 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

d.         On the northwest side of Greers Road commencing at a point 76 metres north-east of its intersection with Reynolds Avenue, and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 40 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

e.         On the southeast side of Greers Road commencing at its intersection with Harewood Road, and extending in a north-easterly direction to its intersection with Hoani Street, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

f.          On the southeast side of Greers Road commencing at its intersection with Hoani Street, and extending in a north-easterly direction to its intersection with Langdons Road, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

g.         On the southeast side of Greers Road commencing at its intersection with Langdons Road, and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 68 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

h.         On the southwest side of Bainton Street commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 18 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

i.          On the northeast side of Bainton Street commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 18 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

j.          On the northeast side of Reynolds Avenue commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 17 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

k.         On the southwest side of Reynolds Avenue commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 17 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

l.          On the northeast side of Langdons Road commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a southeasterly direction for a distance of 146 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

m.       On the southwest side of Langdons Road commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a southeasterly direction for a distance of 126 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

16.       Approve that the pathway on the southern corner of the intersection of Greers Road and Langdons Road, extending in a westerly then south-westerly direction for a distance of 23 metres, as detailed in plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A, be resolved as a westbound then south-westbound shared pedestrian / cycle pathway in accordance with Clause 21 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017.

17.       Approve that the pathway on the north-eastern corner of the intersection of Greers Road and Langdons Road, extending in a south-westerly then south-easterly direction for a distance of 24 metres, as detailed in plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A, be resolved as a south-westbound then south-eastbound shared pedestrian / cycle pathway in accordance with Clause 21 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017.

18.       Approves that the pathway on the northwest side of Greers Road commencing at a point 23 metres northeast of its intersection with Reynolds Avenue (measured from the prolongation of the northern kerb line of Reynolds Avenue), and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 7 metres, as detailed in plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, dated  09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A, be resolved as a north-eastbound shared pedestrian / cycle pathway in accordance with Clause 21 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017.

19.       Approve in relation to trees:

a.         That two trees be removed on the southwest side of the northwestern end of Langdons Road as detailed on Option 1 on Attachment A.

b.         That all new street trees as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheets 1 and 2, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

20.       Revoke any previous resolutions pertaining to traffic controls made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the traffic controls described above.

21.       Revoke any previous resolutions pertaining to parking signage and /or road markings made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the parking signage and /or road markings described above.

22.       Approve that these resolutions take effect when parking signage and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described in the staff report are in place.

 

3. Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood and Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Boards Decisions Under Delegation Ngā Mana kua Tukuna

 

Part C

That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board and Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board:

1.         Approve all kerb alignments, road surface treatments and road markings on Greers Road, commencing at its intersection with Harewood Road, and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 366 metres, as detailed on plan(s) SK01-4B, sheets 1 and 2, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

2.         Approve all kerb alignments, road surface treatments and road markings on Reynolds Avenue, commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 17 metres, as detailed on plan(s) SK01-4B, sheets 1 and 2, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

3.         Approve all kerb alignments, road surface treatments and road markings on Langdons Road, commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a south-easterly direction for a distance of 146 metres, as detailed on plan(s) SK01-4B, sheets 1 and 2, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

6.         Approve that the Reynolds Avenue northwest approach, right turn into Greers Road be prohibited in accordance with Clause 17(1) (a) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017.

7.         Approve that the Greers Road northeast approach, right turn into Reynolds Avenue be prohibited in accordance with Clause 17(1) (a) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017.

8.         Approve that in accordance with Section 4 of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004, the southeast bound traffic on Reynolds Avenue be controlled by a STOP Control at the pedestrian / cyclist crossing point located at its intersection with Greers Road as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheets 1 and 2, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

9.         Approve that the Reynolds Avenue northwest approach at its intersection with Greers Road, be restricted to left turn movements only, in accordance with Clause 17 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheets 1 and 2, dated 09/11/2023 and attached in this report as Attachment A.

10.       Approve, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at all times:

a.         On the northwest side of Greers Road commencing at its intersection with Harewood Road, and extending in a north-easterly direction to its intersection with Bainton Street, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

b.         On the northwest side of Greers Road commencing at its intersection with Bainton Street, and extending in a north-easterly direction to its intersection with Reynolds Avenue, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

c.         On the northwest side of Greers Road commencing at its intersection with Reynolds Avenue, and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 65 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

d.         On the northwest side of Greers Road commencing at a point 76 metres north-east of its intersection with Reynolds Avenue, and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 40 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

e.         On the southeast side of Greers Road commencing at its intersection with Harewood Road, and extending in a north-easterly direction to its intersection with Hoani Street, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

f.          On the southeast side of Greers Road commencing at its intersection with Hoani Street, and extending in a north-easterly direction to its intersection with Langdons Road, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

g.         On the southeast side of Greers Road commencing at its intersection with Langdons Road, and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 68 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

h.         On the southwest side of Bainton Street commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 18 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

i.          On the northeast side of Bainton Street commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 18 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

j.          On the northeast side of Reynolds Avenue commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 17 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

k.         On the southwest side of Reynolds Avenue commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 17 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

l.          On the northeast side of Langdons Road commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a southeasterly direction for a distance of 146 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

m.       On the southwest side of Langdons Road commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a southeasterly direction for a distance of 126 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

11.       Approve that the pathway on the southern corner of the intersection of Greers Road and Langdons Road, extending in a westerly then south-westerly direction for a distance of 23 metres, as detailed in plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A, be resolved as a bi-directional shared pedestrian / cycle pathway in accordance with Clause 21 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017.

12.       Approve that the pathway on the north-eastern corner of the intersection of Greers Road and Langdons Road, extending in a south-westerly then south-easterly direction for a distance of 24 metres, as detailed in plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A, be resolved as a bi-directional shared pedestrian / cycle pathway in accordance with Clause 21 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017.

13.       Approves that the pathway on the northwest side of Greers Road commencing at a point 23 metres northeast of its intersection with Reynolds Avenue (measured from the prolongation of the northern kerb line of Reynolds Avenue), and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of seven metres, as detailed in plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, dated  09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A, be resolved as a bi-directional shared pedestrian / cycle pathway in accordance with Clause 21 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017.

14.       Approve in relation to trees:

a.         That two trees be removed on the southwest side of the northwestern end of Langdons Road as detailed on Option 1 on Attachment A.

b.         That all new street trees as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheets 1 and 2, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

15.       Revoke any previous resolutions pertaining to traffic controls made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the traffic controls described above.

16.       Revoke any previous resolutions pertaining to parking and /or stopping made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the parking and /or stopping described above.

17.       Approve that these resolutions take effect when parking signage and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described in the report are in place.        

 

4.   Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood and Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Boards Recommendation to Council

 

Part A

That the Council:

1.         Approves that in accordance with Sections 6 and 10.5 of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004, all road user movements at the Greers Road / Langdons Road intersection be controlled by Traffic Signals, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

2.         Approves, pursuant to Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017:

a.    That a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of northeast bound cycles only be installed on the northwest side of Greers Road, commencing at its intersection with Harewood Road, and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 344 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

b.    That a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of southwest bound cycles only be installed on the southeast side of Greers Road, commencing at its intersection with Harewood Road, and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 238 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

c.    That a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of southwest bound cycles only be installed on the southeast side of Greers Road, commencing at its intersection with Langdons Road, and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 65 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

d.    That a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of southeast bound cycles only be installed on the northeast side of Langdons Road, commencing at a point 15 metres southeast of its intersection with Greers Road (measured from the prolongation of the northeastern kerb line of Greers Road), and extending in a south-easterly direction for a distance of 130 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

e.    That a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of northwest bound cycles only be installed on the southwest side of Langdons Road, commencing at a point 7 metres southeast of its intersection with Greers Road (measured from the prolongation of the southeastern kerb line of Greers Road), and extending in a south-easterly direction for a distance of 124 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A

3.         Notes that the above resolutions are in reliance on the Council’s powers under the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004 and Part 21 of the Local Government Act 1974.

4.         Approves that the project shall proceed to detailed design, as detailed on Attachment A.

5.         Requests that staff investigate as part of the detailed design process:

a.     Additional indented parking bays.

b.     Additional measures to prevent right-turn movements between Greers Road and Reynolds Ave.

6.         Approves that the project shall proceed to construction subject to adequate budget being available to meet the contract commitments for construction.

7.         Notes that there is a relationship between this project and the Greers/Northcote/Sawyers Arms Intersection Upgrade Project.  

 

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.

Report Title

Reference

Page

1  

Greers/Langdons Roads Traffic Lights

23/1737263

90

 

No.

Title

Reference

Page

a

Greers-Langdons Preferred Option for Approval (Under Separate Cover)

23/1851991

 

b

Greers and Langdons Road Intersection Upgrade - Submission Table (Public) - 20231113 (Under Separate Cover)

23/1873642

 

c

Greers-Langdons Scheme Assessment (without appendices) (Under Separate Cover)

23/1958210

 

d

Resolutions for Greers-Langdons Alternative Option (Under Separate Cover)

23/1958211

 

e

Greers-Langdons Alternative Option Plan (Under Separate Cover)

23/1923526

 

 

 


Council

07 February 2024

 

 

Greers/Langdons Roads Traffic Lights

Reference / Te Tohutoro:

23/1737263

Report of / Te Pou Matua:

David Sun, Transport Project Manager
David.Sun@ccc.govt.nz

Senior Manager / Pouwhakarae:

Mary Richardson, General Manager Citizens & Community (Mary.Richardson@ccc.govt.nz)

 

 

1.   Purpose and Origin of Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1       The purpose of this report is for the Joint Community Board (Boards) to approve the changes at the Greers/Langdons and Greers/Reynolds intersections; and to recommend that Council approve the proposal, including the signalisation.

1.2       The project aims to reduce delays for turning vehicles, improve crossing safety for pedestrians and cyclists at the Greers/Langdons Roads intersection and mitigate potential rat-running on adjacent local roads.

1.3       The decisions in this report are of medium significance in relation to the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.  The level of significance was determined by the level of impact on local residents and schools, as well as high traffic volumes at the intersections and increased community interest due to traffic associated with the shopping development.

 

2.   Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board and Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board recommend that the Council:

1.         Approves that in accordance with Sections 6 and 10.5 of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004, all road user movements at the Greers Road / Langdons Road intersection be controlled by Traffic Signals, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

2.         Approves, pursuant to Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017:

a.    That a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of northeast bound cycles only be installed on the northwest side of Greers Road, commencing at its intersection with Harewood Road, and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 344 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

b.    That a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of southwest bound cycles only be installed on the southeast side of Greers Road, commencing at its intersection with Harewood Road, and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 238 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

c.    That a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of southwest bound cycles only be installed on the southeast side of Greers Road, commencing at its intersection with Langdons Road, and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 65 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

d.    That a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of southeast bound cycles only be installed on the northeast side of Langdons Road, commencing at a point 15 metres southeast of its intersection with Greers Road (measured from the prolongation of the northeastern kerb line of Greers Road), and extending in a south-easterly direction for a distance of 130 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

e.    That a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of northwest bound cycles only be installed on the southwest side of Langdons Road, commencing at a point 7 metres southeast of its intersection with Greers Road (measured from the prolongation of the southeastern kerb line of Greers Road), and extending in a south-easterly direction for a distance of 124 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A

3.         Notes that the above resolutions are in reliance on the Council’s powers under the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004 and Part 21 of the Local Government Act 1974.

4.         Approves that the project shall proceed to detailed design, as detailed on Attachment A.

5.         Approves that the project shall proceed to construction subject to adequate budget being available to meet the contract commitments for construction.

 

That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board and Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board:

6.         Approve all kerb alignments, road surface treatments and road markings on Greers Road, commencing at its intersection with Harewood Road, and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 366 metres, as detailed on plan(s) SK01-4B, sheets 1 and 2, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

7.         Approve all kerb alignments, road surface treatments and road markings on Reynolds Avenue, commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 17 metres, as detailed on plan(s) SK01-4B, sheets 1 and 2, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

8.         Approve all kerb alignments, road surface treatments and road markings on Langdons Road, commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a south-easterly direction for a distance of 146 metres, as detailed on plan(s) SK01-4B, sheets 1 and 2, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

9.         Approve all kerb alignments, road surface treatments and road markings on Bainton Street, commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 14 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

10.       Approve all kerb alignments, road surface treatments and road markings on Hoani Street, commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a south-easterly direction for a distance of 2 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

11.       Approve that the Reynolds Avenue northwest approach, right turn into Greers Road be prohibited in accordance with Clause 17(1) (a) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017.

12.       Approve that the Greers Road northeast approach, right turn into Reynolds Avenue be prohibited in accordance with Clause 17(1) (a) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017.

13.       Approve that in accordance with Section 4 of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004, the southeast bound traffic on Reynolds Avenue be controlled by a STOP Control at the pedestrian / cyclist crossing point located at its intersection with Greers Road as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheets 1 and 2, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

14.       Approve that the Reynolds Avenue northwest approach at its intersection with Greers Road, be restricted to left turn movements only, in accordance with Clause 17 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheets 1 and 2, dated 09/11/2023 and attached in this report as Attachment A.

15.       Approve, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at all times:

a.         On the northwest side of Greers Road commencing at its intersection with Harewood Road, and extending in a north-easterly direction to its intersection with Bainton Street, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

b.         On the northwest side of Greers Road commencing at its intersection with Bainton Street, and extending in a north-easterly direction to its intersection with Reynolds Avenue, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

c.         On the northwest side of Greers Road commencing at its intersection with Reynolds Avenue, and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 65 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

d.         On the northwest side of Greers Road commencing at a point 76 metres north-east of its intersection with Reynolds Avenue, and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 40 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

e.         On the southeast side of Greers Road commencing at its intersection with Harewood Road, and extending in a north-easterly direction to its intersection with Hoani Street, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

f.          On the southeast side of Greers Road commencing at its intersection with Hoani Street, and extending in a north-easterly direction to its intersection with Langdons Road, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

g.         On the southeast side of Greers Road commencing at its intersection with Langdons Road, and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 68 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

h.         On the southwest side of Bainton Street commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 18 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

i.          On the northeast side of Bainton Street commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 18 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

j.          On the northeast side of Reynolds Avenue commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 17 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

k.         On the southwest side of Reynolds Avenue commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 17 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

l.          On the northeast side of Langdons Road commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a southeasterly direction for a distance of 146 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

m.       On the southwest side of Langdons Road commencing at its intersection with Greers Road, and extending in a southeasterly direction for a distance of 126 metres, as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

16.       Approve that the pathway on the southern corner of the intersection of Greers Road and Langdons Road, extending in a westerly then south-westerly direction for a distance of 23 metres, as detailed in plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A, be resolved as a westbound then south-westbound shared pedestrian / cycle pathway in accordance with Clause 21 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017.

17.       Approve that the pathway on the north-eastern corner of the intersection of Greers Road and Langdons Road, extending in a south-westerly then south-easterly direction for a distance of 24 metres, as detailed in plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A, be resolved as a south-westbound then south-eastbound shared pedestrian / cycle pathway in accordance with Clause 21 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017.

18.       Approves that the pathway on the northwest side of Greers Road commencing at a point 23 metres northeast of its intersection with Reynolds Avenue (measured from the prolongation of the northern kerb line of Reynolds Avenue), and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 7 metres, as detailed in plan SK01-4B, sheet 2, dated  09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A, be resolved as a north-eastbound shared pedestrian / cycle pathway in accordance with Clause 21 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017.

19.       Approve in relation to trees:

a.         That two trees be removed on the southwest side of the northwestern end of Langdons Road as detailed on Option 1 on Attachment A.

b.         That all new street trees as detailed on plan SK01-4B, sheets 1 and 2, dated 09/11/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

20.       Revoke any previous resolutions pertaining to traffic controls made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the traffic controls described above.

21.       Revoke any previous resolutions pertaining to parking signage and /or road markings made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the parking signage and /or road markings described above.

22.       Approve that these resolutions take effect when parking signage and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described in the staff report are in place.

 

3.   Reason for Report Recommendations Ngā Take mō te Whakatau

3.1       The opening of the Northlink Retail Park at 148 Langdons Road in May 2020 has resulted in a significant increase in traffic, which has impacted on the adjacent road network.

3.2       The increase in traffic has increased the challenges and safety risks for pedestrians and cyclists crossing at the Greers/Langdons Roads intersection. In addition, this increase has resulted in longer delays for vehicles attempting to turn right from Greers Road onto Langdons Road and vice versa. As a result, motorists are diverting to local roads such as Morrison Avenue or Reynolds Avenue to avoid the intersection delays, resulting in an increase in rat-running traffic on residential streets.

3.3       The objectives of this project are:

3.3.1   To improve the crossing safety for pedestrians and cyclists from increased vehicle movements at the intersection of Langdons Road and Greers Road.

3.3.2   To mitigate the increased delay for the turning vehicles at the intersection of Langdons Road and Greers Road.

3.3.3   To prevent “rat-running” trips on adjacent local roads as a result of increased traffic demand.

3.4       Two options were put forward during the public consultation. They were Option 1 Reynolds Avenue left in/left out, and Option 2 Reynolds Avenue cul-de-sac.

3.5       After considering the public consultation feedback and carrying out a review on the options, Option 1 Reynolds Avenue left in/left out is selected as the preferred choice. This option includes the following improvements:

3.5.1   The conversion of the existing three-way stop-controlled intersection to a three-way signalised intersection.

3.5.2   Partial retention of vehicular access between Reynolds Avenue and Greers Road, with restrictions on right turns to improve traffic flow and safety.

3.5.3   The provision of a flush median on Greers Road between Harewood Road and Langdons Road.

3.5.4   The provision of signal-controlled pedestrian crosswalks on Langdons Road and Greers Road north approach.

3.5.5   Provision of cycle facilities at the intersections and dedicated cycle lanes approaching the intersection, including a cycle lane on either side of Greers Road between Harewood Road and Reynolds Avenue and (currently only southbound) and about 120 metres long cycle lane on either side of Langdons Road leading up to the intersection.

3.5.6   The removal of 52 car parking spaces in the project area.

3.5.7   The removal of two trees at Greers/Langdons intersection, with four new trees plant in the adjacent area.

3.6       It is acknowledged that there are potential safety and operational issues associated with the left out movement close to the proposed Greers/Langdons Roads signalised intersection. However, by retaining partial access at the Greers Road / Reynolds Avenue intersection, the left in/left out option maintains better access to the residential area than the Reynolds Avenue cul-de-sac option, which is consistent with the community preferences and still meets the project objectives.

 

4.   Alternative Options Considered Ētahi atu Kōwhiringa

Reynolds Avenue cul-de-sac option (Option 2).

4.1       This alternative would close vehicle access at the intersection of Reynolds Avenue and Greers Road while maintaining pedestrian and cyclist movement.

4.2       The main benefits of the Reynolds Avenue cul-de-sac alternative are as follows.

4.2.1   It eliminates all the vehicle conflict points at the Greers Road/Reynolds Avenue intersection and provides the safest environment for all road users compared to other options.

4.2.2   It provides space for a signalised pedestrian crossing on the south approach of Greers Road.

4.2.3   It provides opportunities for additional landscaping and trees at the intersection of Greers Road and Reynolds Avenue when it becomes a cul-de-sac.

4.3       However, this alternative also has the greatest impact on the access to the residential area to the west of Greers Road. Residents living at the end of the proposed cul-de-sac may have to travel an additional 1.6 kilometres for each trip.

Reynolds Avenue left in only option (Option 3).

4.4       Another potential solution to mitigate the disadvantage of left turn out movements from Reynolds Avenue is to restrict Reynolds Avenue to left turn in only.

4.5       The advantages of this option include:

4.5.1   Compared to the Reynolds Avenue left in/left out option, there is a reduction in the operational and safety risks associated with left turn out movements.

4.5.2   Compared to the Reynolds Avenue cul-de-sac option, it improves access to the residential area, including the response of emergency services.

4.5.3   The ability to provide a signal controlled pedestrian crossing on the southern approach to Greers Road compared to the left in/left out option.

4.6       The disadvantages of this option include:

4.6.1   Compared to the left in/left out option, it restricts the access from the residential area to Greers Road as vehicles cannot turn left out of Reynolds Avenue.

4.6.2   Compared to the cul-de-sac option, it poses potential safety risks to pedestrians crossing Reynolds Avenue.

4.7       This option was not included in the public consultation with the other two options. The reason for this was to avoid seeking community feedback on multiple options with little differentiation between them.

5.   Detail Te Whakamahuki

5.1       In 2018, a resource consent application (RMA/2018/2326) was submitted for the development of the Northlink Retail Park at 84 - 148 Langdons Road. Traffic assessments predicted significant adverse impacts on the local road network as a result of this development, requiring an upgrade to the intersection of Greers and Langdons Roads, including signalisation to manage the expected increase in traffic.

5.2       The applicant suggested a phased approach to construction, limiting floorspace use and agreed to a condition that Block C of the development could not be used until the Greers and Langdons Roads intersection was signalised.

5.3       Following the grant of resource consent, Northlink Retail Park Stage 2 (excluding Block C) was completed and opened in May 2020.

5.4       Traffic surveys show an increase in traffic volumes on Langdons Road: a 23% increase west of Northlink Retail Park, from 7,762 Average Daily Traffic (ADT) in March 2020 to 9,578 ADT in February 2021, and a 35% increase east of Northlink Retail Park, from 8,682 ADT to 11,713 ADT. There is also a 5% increase in traffic on Greers Road north of Langdons Road, from 17,120 ADT in September 2019 to 17,967 ADT in August 2022.

5.5       The increased traffic has increased challenges and safety risks for pedestrians and cyclists crossing at the Greers/Langdons Roads intersection, resulting in longer delays for turning vehicles and an increase in rat-running traffic on nearby residential streets.

5.6       The project aims to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety at the intersection, reduce delays for turning vehicles and prevent rat-running on local roads due to increased traffic.

5.7       The applicant sought to vary the conditions based on updated assessments. In September 2022, this resulted in the removal of the restriction on the use of Block C prior to the signalisation of the Greers and Langdons Roads intersection. Block C is now under construction.

5.8       Following options have been considered in the design assessment,

5.8.1   Do nothing (no network changes).

5.8.2   Do minimum (increase local area traffic management)

5.8.3   Signalise both Langdons Road and Reynolds Avenue intersections.

5.8.4   Signalise Langdons Road intersection only. This option includes variants as below:

·    retain full movements at Reynolds Avenue

·    Reynolds Avenue left-in/left-out

·    Reynolds Avenue left-in only

·    Reynolds Avenue cul-de-sac

5.9       Of the options, the Reynolds Avenue cul-de-sac option was considered staff preferred option as it was the safest in the Safe System Assessment and most consistent with the project objectives.

5.10    However, the Reynolds Avenue cul-de-sac option presents challenges in terms of access to the residential area bounded by Sawyers Arms Road, Greers Road, Bainton Street and Highsted Road. Approximately 268 dwelling units are served by three access points at the Greers/Reynolds, Sawyers Arms/Reynolds and Highsted/Drysdale intersections.  

5.11    Staff were concerned that the complete closure of the Greers/Reynolds access would create an accessibility issue and potentially a resilience issue for this residential area. Therefore, the Reynolds Avenue left in/ left out option was developed as an alternative.

5.12    Both options were presented side by side for a public consultation. After the consultation, the staff reviewed their recommendation and opted to change the preferred option from the Reynolds Avenue cul-de-sac to the Reynolds Avenue left in/left out option.

5.13    This change is in response to community feedback which highlighted the importance of maintaining access and reducing potential traffic impacts on adjacent residential areas. The left in/left out option effectively balances the need for improved traffic management at the intersection with community concerns about access and traffic flow. This revision reflects our commitment to adapting project strategies to meet community needs and preferences.

5.14    The weekday and weekend parking survey shows that the proposal accommodates the peak parking demand in all surveyed sections, with the exception of Greers Road between Harewood Road and Langdons Road where all on-street parking will be removed. The peak parking demand on this section in both surveys was one vehicle.

5.15    The decision affects the following wards/Community Board areas:

5.15.1 Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board and,

5.15.2 Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board

6.   Community Views and Preferences Ngā mariu ā-Hāpori

Public Consultation Te Tukanga Kōrerorero

6.1       Early engagement started in May 2023. Key stakeholders (47), and residents impacted by on-street parking (21) either via emails, phone calls, or in-person meetings.

6.2       At early meetings with FENZ, NZ Police, St Johns, Spokes, AA, Northlink Property Manager, Northlands Mall Property Manager, Bishopdale School, and Papanui Preschool and Nursery, staff shared daft plans seeking early feedback. This feedback led to changes to lane widths, and on-street parking in the final plans. It was also decided at this stage that two design options would be most appropriate for consultation.

6.3       Consultation started on Wednesday 11 October 2023 and ran until Tuesday 31 October 2023. An email was sent to 59 key stakeholders. The consultation was posted on local community pages, inviting submissions on the Council Letstalk webpage.

6.4       Consultation posters were delivered to 33 Businesses on Morrison Avenue, Langston Lane, and at Northlink on 11 - 12 October 2023. Bishopdale Community Library, Papanui Service Centre, and Fendalton Service Centre were provided with leaflets, posters, printed submission forms and the consultation link to share online.

6.5       Webinars were scheduled on Thursday 26 October 2023 at 12:00pm and 6:30pm. Only two people registered to attend each session, so recording of the midday session was made available online and the evening session was cancelled. During the consultation period, staff met with four residents on Greers Road to discuss impact on their on-street parking and spoke over the phone to seven residents over their concern on the intersection.

6.6       During the consultation period, staff met with residents who wanted to discuss the impact on their on-street parking. One property has three units on a single shared driveway and on-street parking is relieving parking congestion for visitors, maintenance workers, and health care workers due to the ages of residents. This feedback was taken into consideration for potential amendments to the design scheme.

 

Summary of Submissions Ngā Tāpaetanga

6.7       Submissions were made by four recognised organisations, one business and 151 individuals. All submissions are available on the project’s Letstalk webpage.

6.8       Submitters were asked if the Intersection upgrade would improve safety.

Do you think this intersection upgrade
will improve safety?

Number of submitters

Yes

128 (82%)

Somewhat

18 (12%)

No

7 (4%)

Other

3 (2%)

 

6.8.1   Submitters felt providing traffic lights will:

·    Improve safety when turning (84)

·    Provide safer crossings for pedestrians and cyclists, especially school children (39)

·    Reduce large volumes of traffic, congestion and wait times (22)

·    Improve traffic management and flow (17)

·    Improve safety for all users (14)

·    Improve visibility (6)

We also heard that the intersection is currently prone to accidents/near misses (12).

6.8.2   Some submitters expressed concerns that the upgrades wouldn’t stop congestion, or even contribute to further congestion – either in the area by pushing the traffic onto other roads (11).

6.9       For the two options available for submitters to provide feedback on, 47% (74) preferred Option 2 – Reynolds Ave changed to a Cul-de-sac 43% (67) preferred Option 1 – Reynolds Ave changed to left in/left out. The remaining 10% did not select a preferred option.

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6.10    Submitters preferred Option 2 – Reynolds Ave changed to a Cul-de-sac for the following reasons:

·     Three pedestrian crossings and direct route past Reynolds are preferable for pedestrians and cyclists, encouraging active modes of transport (23)

·     It decreases traffic congestion generated from turning in/out of Reynolds (18)

·     It reduces traffic on Reynolds Avenue, including short-cutting (14)

·     It provides safer access to school using various modes of transport (9)

·     It improves safety by not having two intersections close together (9)

·     Overall, it is a more practical and safer option (8)

·     It provides more green space (7)

6.10.2 Across all submitters, the following concerns were raised about Option 2:

·    Increased traffic on streets surrounding Reynolds Avenue, including smaller streets like Bainton Street, needing traffic calming measures, as well as Sawyers Arms/Greers intersection (16)

·    Possible traffic build-up towards Harewood Road, requiring a syncing of traffic lights (12)

6.11    Submitters preferred Option 1 – Reynolds Ave changed to left in/left out, for the following reasons:

·     It retains access to/from Reynolds, which is preferable for residents (35)

·     Loss of right turn to/from Reynolds is acceptable, as other routes via Sawyers Arms or Harewood Road is available and the current right turns to/from Reynolds Avenue being time-consuming and dangerous (13)

·     It is preferable for emergency service access (3)

6.11.2 Concerns raised about Option 1 included:

·     Unsafe turning behaviour in/out of Reynolds might continue, particularly affecting cyclists (6)

·     Needing additional traffic calming measures on surrounding streets to prevent Reynolds continued use as a short-cut (4)

6.12    Submitters who preferred to improve the intersection another way, had the following suggestions:

·     A four-way traffic light including Reynolds Ave, keeping it as a route in all directions (3)

·     A roundabout (2)

·     Reynolds left-in only (2)

6.12.1 Across submitters, a few commented that they’d prefer traffic lights only (3), or that no improvements were either needed or would make a difference (4).

6.13    The order of preferred options differed somewhat among local residents, compared to overall submissions received. Local submitters favoured Option 1 over Option 2, whereas those working nearby, commuting through or frequenting Northlink/Northlands Mall preferred Option 2, as shown in the below graph.

 

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The residential area west of Greers Road, includes Reynolds Avenue, Tivoli Place, Topaz Place, Tralee Place, Ian Place, Quinton Place, Blossomdale Place, and Drysdale Street.

6.14    Across submitters, other key issues raised were:

·     Overall, upgrades provide good safety improvements for cyclists (7)

·     The cycle lanes aren’t needed and will further affect surrounding streets, for example by narrowing access ways and turning radius (6)

·     More could be improved for cyclists, for example specific or clearly marked shared-path bike turning lanes, green paint along the whole cycle lane, longer and wider slip lanes (4)

·     Too much loss of car parks (5)

Changes made to the scheme design as a result of consultation feedback.

6.15    Change of the staff recommended option from Reynolds Avenue cul-de-sac option to Reynolds Avenue left in / left out option based on the consultation results, especially from the feedback from submissions living nearby or immediate affect streets.

6.16    Indented parking bay for 2 on-street parking spaces outside No. 453 Greers Road to be provided following residents’ feedback.

6.17    Cycle lane green coloured surfacing across side roads has been updated to blocks rather than solid green as this reflects how the markings would be installed in practice.

7.   Policy Framework Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā- Kaupapa here

Strategic AlignmentTe Rautaki Tīaroaro

7.1       This project is in alignment with the Christchurch Transport Strategic Plan 2012, the Draft Christchurch Transport Plan 2022 and the Christchurch District Plan.

7.2       This report supports the Council's Long Term Plan (2021 - 2031):

7.3       Transportation

7.3.1   Activity: Active Travel

·     Level of Service: 10.5.2 Improve the perception that Christchurch is a cycling friendly city. - >=55%

·     Level of Service: 16.0.10 Improve the perception that Christchurch is a walking friendly city. - >=85%  

Policy Consistency Te Whai Kaupapa here

7.4       The decision is consistent with Council’s Plans and Policies.

Impact on Mana Whenua Ngā Whai Take Mana Whenua

7.5       The decision does not involve a significant decision in relation to ancestral land or a body of water or other elements of intrinsic value, therefore this decision does not specifically impact Mana Whenua, their culture and traditions.

7.6       The decision does not involve a matter of interest to Mana Whenua and will not impact on our agreed partnership priorities with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga.

Climate Change Impact Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Āhuarangi

7.7       The decisions in this report are likely to:

7.7.1   Contribute positively to adaptation to the impacts of climate change.

7.7.2   Contribute positively to emissions reductions.

7.8       The proposal contributes positively to adaption to the impacts of climate change and emissions reductions as it includes measures to encourage walking and cycling, thereby reducing vehicle emissions. These changes will help to achieve the desired community outcome of a safe and accessible city through improved road safety, improved pedestrian and cycle facilities and walking and cycling networks.

Accessibility Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Hunga Hauā

7.9       This proposal improves accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists by providing safe crossing facilities at the proposed signalised intersection to facilitate safe access to the shopping areas in Papanui.

7.10    This proposal also maintains partial access to the residential area on the west side of Greers Road by eliminating some turning movements at Greers Road / Reynolds Avenue intersection to improve the operation and safety at both Greers Road / Reynolds Avenue and Greers/Langdons Roads intersections.

8.   Resource Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi

Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere

8.1       Cost to implement – the total cost estimate for this project is $2,581,391 for Reynolds Avenue left in/left out option and $ 2,575,145 for Reynolds Avenue cul-de-sac option. This was estimated at the end of scheme design stage as of 16 November 2023. This consists of detailed design, procurement, physical construction costs, professional fees for contract management, landscaping and consents etc.

8.2       The total budget for this project is $2,000,000, and the remaining budget is $ 1,733,872 as of 16 November 2023. $266,128 has been spent to date on scheme design, consultation and site investigation etc.

8.3       There is currently a forecast shortfall of approximately $850,000 to deliver this project. Cost-saving options will be considered during the detailed design stage. No contract will be awarded for construction without sufficient funding being available to meet the contract commitments.

8.4       Maintenance/Ongoing costs - There will be an increased operational cost of approximately $5,760 per annum for the maintenance works associated with the proposed traffic signs, road marking and street cleaning. These works will need to be planned for as part of the Long Term Plan process.

8.5       Funding Source - This project has been funded in the Council’s capital programme as follows:

·    67987 Greers/Langdons Traffic Lights

Other He mea anō

8.6       Not applicable.

9.   Legal Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā-Ture

Statutory power to undertake proposals in the report Te Manatū Whakahaere Kaupapa

9.1       The Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004 and Part 21 of the Local Government Act 1974 provide the Council with the authority to approve traffic lights and special vehicle lanes.

9.2       The Community Boards have delegated authority from the Council to exercise the delegations as set out in the Register of Delegations. The list of delegations for the Community Boards includes the resolution of stopping restrictions and traffic control devices.

9.3       The installation of any signs and/or markings associated with traffic control devices must comply with the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004.

Other Legal Implications Ētahi atu Hīraunga-ā-Ture

9.4       There is no legal context, issue, or implication relevant to this decision.

9.5       This specific report has not been reviewed and approved by the Legal Services Unit, however the report has been written using a general approach previously approved by the Legal Services Unit, and the recommendations are consistent with the policy and legislative framework outlined above.

10. Risk Management Implications Ngā Hīraunga Tūraru

10.1    There are currently no departures from any standards or policies.

 

 

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.

Title

Reference

Page

a 

Greers-Langdons Preferred Option for Approval

23/1851991

 

b 

Greers and Langdons Road Intersection Upgrade - Submission Table (Public) - 20231113

23/1873642

 

c 

Greers-Langdons Scheme Assessment (without appendices)

23/1958210

 

d 

Resolutions for Greers-Langdons Alternative Option

23/1958211

 

e 

Greers-Langdons Alternative Option Plan

23/1923526

 

 

 

In addition to the attached documents, the following background information is available:

Document Name – Location / File Link

Not applicable

 

 

 

 

Confirmation of Statutory Compliance Te Whakatūturutanga ā-Ture

Compliance with Statutory Decision-making Requirements (ss 76 - 81 Local Government Act 2002).

(a) This report contains:

(i)  sufficient information about all reasonably practicable options identified and assessed in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and

(ii) adequate consideration of the views and preferences of affected and interested persons bearing in mind any proposed or previous community engagement.

(b) The information reflects the level of significance of the matters covered by the report, as determined in accordance with the Council's significance and engagement policy.

 

 

 

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Authors

David Sun - Project Manager

Swantje Bubritzki - Senior Engagement Advisor

Approved By

Oscar Larson - Team Leader Transport Project Management

Tony Richardson - Finance Business Partner

Jacob Bradbury - Manager Planning & Delivery Transport

Lynette Ellis - Head of Transport & Waste Management

 


Council

07 February 2024

 

Report from Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board  – 14 December 2023

 

8.     Consider Revocation of Portion of Recreation Reserve - 119 Petrie Street Richmond

Reference Te Tohutoro:

23/2080789

Report of Te Pou Matua:

Colin Windleborn, Property Consultant (Colin.Windleborn@ccc.govt.nz)

Senior Leader Pouwhakarae:

Al Hardy, Acting Head of Parks (Al.Hardy@ccc.govt.nz)

 

 

Purpose and Origin of Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1       The purpose of this report is for the Council to approve the disposal of a portion of Petrie Park if (and if so, when) the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board revokes its reserve status.

1.2       This report follows a request from the adjoining neighbour to purchase the land and return it to the original size of his section.

 

1. Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board Decisions Under Delegation Ngā Mana kua Tukuna

 

Officer recommendations accepted without change

Part C

That the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board:

1.         Approves the commencement of the reserve revocation procedures under section 24 of the Reserves Act 1977 of Lot 2 DP 37039 held in record of title CB16B/517 comprising 124m2   being 119 Petrie Street Richmond subject to:

a.         Public Notification as prescribed by Section 119 of the Reserves Act 1977.

b.         The consent of the Minister of Conservation pursuant to Section 24 of the Reserves Act 1977.   

2.         Approves, following the conclusion of public notification, revocation of the reserve status classification of Lot 2 DP 37039 held in record of title CB16B/517 comprising 124m2 119 Petrie Street Richmond, subject to:

a.         there being no objections as permitted by the Reserves Act 1977 arising from the public notification; and

b.         Ministerial ratification being obtained.

3.         Notes that the hearing and determination of objections is delegated to the Council Hearings Panel, whose subsequent recommendations (if applicable) would need to be considered before any decision is made on reserve status revocation in relation to which permissible objection has been made.

4.         Approves the Property Consultancy Manager be delegated the authority to manage and conclude all negotiations and transactions required to finalise the revocation process, the subsequent registration of a new fee simple title, and sale of the property to an adjoining property owner if an agreement can be reached. 

5.         Acknowledges that the Chief Executive under Section 40(2) of the Public Works Act 1981 has considered that it is impracticable, unreasonable to offer to sell the property to the person from whom it was obtained or their successor.

Jake McLellan/Ali Jones                                                                                                                                                           

 

2. Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board Recommendation to Council

 

Part A

That the Council:

1.         Approves that if (and if so, when) the Community Board revokes the reserve status classification of Lot 2 DP 37039 held in record of title CB16B/517 comprising 124m2 119 Petrie Street Richmond, the land shall be declared surplus and available for sale to the adjoining owner at a valuation determined by a registered valuer.

 

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.

Report Title

Reference

Page

1  

Consider Revocation of Portion of Recreation Reserve - 119 Petrie Street Richmond

23/1412633

107

 

No.

Title

Reference

Page

a

Council Land Disposal Policy 2000

23/774574

114

b

Photos and Plans 7 Averill Street

23/1663016

115

 

 


Council

07 February 2024

 

 

Consider Revocation of Portion of Recreation Reserve - 119 Petrie Street Richmond

Reference / Te Tohutoro:

23/1412633

Report of / Te Pou Matua:

Colin Windleborn; Property Consultant Colin.Windleborn@ccc.govt.nz

Senior Manager / Pouwhakarae:

Al Hardy, Acting Head of Parks (Al.Hardy@ccc.govt.nz)

 

 

1.   Purpose and Origin of Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1       For the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board to consider the recommendation in this report to commence the procedures to revoke the reserve status of a portion of Petrie Park and to recommend to the Council to dispose of the land.

1.2       This report follows a request from the adjoining neighbour to purchase the land and return it to the original size of his section.

1.3       The decision in this report is of low significance in relation to the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.  The level of significance was determined by assessing the impact of the revocation of the reserve on the current and future use of the reserve. The land is no longer required for its intended purpose, with the loss of a portion of the reserve unlikely to result in any appreciable loss of amenity or level of service to the public.

 

2.   Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board:

1.         Approves the commencement of the reserve revocation procedures under section 24 of the Reserves Act 1977 of Lot 2 DP 37039 held in record of title CB16B/517 comprising 124m2   being 119 Petrie Street Richmond subject to:

a.         Public Notification as prescribed by Section 119 of the Reserves Act 1977

b.         The consent of the Minister of Conservation pursuant to Section 24 of the Reserves Act 1977.   

2.         Approves, following the conclusion of public notification, revocation of the reserve status classification of Lot 2 DP 37039 held in record of title CB16B/517 comprising 124m2 119 Petrie Street Richmond, subject to:

a.         there being no objections as permitted by the Reserves Act 1977 arising from the public notification; and,

b.         Ministerial ratification being obtained.

3.          Notes that the hearing and determination of objections is delegated to the Council Hearings Panel, whose subsequent recommendations (if applicable) would need to be considered before any decision is made on reserve status revocation in relation to which permissible objection has been made.

4.         Approves the Property Consultancy Manager be delegated the authority to manage and conclude all negotiations and transactions required to finalise the revocation process, the subsequent registration of a new fee simple title, and sale of the property to an adjoining property owner if an agreement can be reached. 

5.         Acknowledges that the Chief Executive under Section 40(2) of the Public Works Act 1981 has considered that it is impracticable, unreasonable to offer to sell the property to the person from whom it was obtained or their successor.

That the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board recommends that the Council:

6.         Approves that if (and if so, when) the Community Board revokes the reserve status classification of Lot 2 DP 37039 held in record of title CB16B/517 comprising 124m2 119 Petrie Street Richmond, the land shall be declared surplus and available for sale to the adjoining owner at a valuation determined by a registered valuer.

 

 

3.   Reason for Report Recommendations Ngā Take mō te Whakatau

 

3.1       The property has been assessed using the criteria adopted by the Council at its meeting of 19th December 2021 being.

a)    Is the full property still required for the purpose for which it was originally required?

No. The property was bought to provide for an extension to an existing clubhouse which is no longer in existence.

b)    Does the property have special cultural, heritage or environmental values that can only be protected through public ownership.

No. The 124m2 does not meet this requirement with the owner of the adjoining property potentially including the land in the landscaping of his section to improve his section.

c)    Is there an immediate identified alternative public use/work/activity in a policy, plan, or strategy.

No, the land dimensions are such that it would be difficult to maintain as part of the overall park.

d)    Are there any strategic, non-service delivery needs that the property meets and that can only be met through public ownership.

No. The location and physical characteristics of the property provide no benefit to the residents of Christchurch.

e)    Are there any identified unmet needs, which the Council might normally address, that the property could be used to solve? And is there a reasonable pathway to funding the unmet meet?

No, there is sufficient land within the park with the Council’s Parks Unit initiating the project following a request by the adjacent landowner.

3.2       There is no need to retain this piece of land to meet our Level of Service of 80% of residents being within 500m of a park at least 3000m2 in size. Petrie Park is sufficiently large and is complemented by Shirley Community Reserve which is approximately 363m (by road) north west of Petrie Park and Richmond Park which lies approximately 630m to the east. Small gaps in provision to the south west and north east of Petrie Park are not impacted by this proposal as they are beyond the catchment of Petrie Park.

 

4.   Alternative Options Considered Ētahi atu Kōwhiringa

4.1       Do Nothing

4.1.1   Advantages

·     There are no advantages in taking no action.

4.1.2   Disadvantages

·     The property would remain as recreation reserve land with the Council incurring operational costs to maintain the property including fencing of the property.

 

4.2       Revoke the Reserve Status and retain the property.

4.2.1   Advantage

·     The Council would retain ownership.

·     The land could be managed by an agreement with a third party.

4.2.2   Disadvantage

·     An agreement may not be reached, and the property would still need to be maintained at a cost to the Council.

4.3       Revoke the Status and sell the land on the open market. - not an option as land would be land locked.

4.4       Revoke the Reserve Status and sell the property to an adjoining owner. Recommended Option

4.4.1   Advantages

·     If an agreement could be reached, then the Council would not be responsible for any ongoing maintenance.

4.4.2   Disadvantages

·     If it was to the owner of land not adjacent, then the adjacent owner could possibly object to the whole process.

5.   Detail Te Whakamahuki

5.1       Petrie Park is in the ownership of the Council classified as Public Reserve contained in Titles CB16B/517 being 8956m2 of which 124m2 (subject of this report) was added to the reserve in 1976 and CB421/37 827m2 added to the reserve in 1998. The latter provided a wider street frontage to Petrie Street.

5.2       For over 70 years The Christchurch Working Men’s Club/Richmond Working Men’s Club (the club) leased approximately 4000m2 of Petrie Park for a bowling green and associated buildings on the Southern section of the park.

5.3       The Club needed to extend its premises and there was insufficient land in the location necessary to provide efficient use of the clubrooms.

5.4       A resource consent was applied for the use of the additional land and the Council purchased 124m2 of land to add to the reserve in 1976. Within this application there is a statement that the club would fund the purchase of the land with neighbour’s consents stating that they had no objection to the proposal provided the land vested in the Council. Attachment B

5.5       The transfer documents state that the Council purchased the land for public reserve but there is no evidence where the funding for the purchase came from.

5.6       The club purchased the balance of the land at 7 Averill Street in 1989 which allowed access from Averill Street rather than access through the reserve to service the clubroom.

5.7       Following the earthquake in 2010, the clubrooms and greens suffered such damage that the buildings were demolished, the greens and associated facilities removed, and the activities of the club relocated.

5.8       In 2013 following the demolition and ground reinstatement the Club relinquished their lease of the reserve.

5.9       In 2014, as the club no longer occupied the site, 7 Averill Street became surplus to their needs and the club made a request that the land which was severed from their title be gifted back to the club to reinstate the land back to its original area.

5.10    The Council responded that the procedures under the Reserves Act 1977 would need to be followed.

5.11    The club did not pursue this, and 7 Averill Street was offered by the Club to the Council to purchase.

5.12    The Council did not wish to purchase the land and 7 Averill Street was purchased from the Club by the present owners in 2015.

5.13    Since the buildings were demolished, there has been no fencing between 7 Averill Street and the reserve.

5.14    The present owners have applied for a resource consent to relocate a 2-storey villa onto the site. They have sought to purchase the 124m2 of land to add to their section.

5.15    Should the Community Board approve the revocation process then the provisions of the Reserves Act 1977 will be followed.

5.16    The land for disposal is not subject to any offer-back obligations under Section 40 of the Public Works Act 1981 (PWA) following the decision of the Chief Executive of Christchurch City Council. This is on the grounds that the size, shape, and situation of the land at 124m2 is such that the Council could not expect to sell the land to any person who did not own land adjacent to the land to be sold. The land is landlocked, it is therefore able to be sold to the adjoining landowner under the legislative provisions of the PWA for amalgamation with his title.

5.17    Should the Council approve the proposed disposal, the land will be sold at a value assessed by an independent valuer appointed by the Council. The purchaser will pay all valuation, staff, survey, and legal costs associated with the transaction.

5.18    The Parks unit have requested the project following the unsolicited request from the landowner.

5.19    The decision affects the following wards/Community Board areas:

5.19.1 Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board

6.   Policy Framework Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā- Kaupapa here

Strategic AlignmentTe Rautaki Tīaroaro

6.1       This report supports the Council's Long Term Plan (2021 - 2031):

6.2       Internal Activities

6.2.1   Activity: Facilities, Property and Planning

·     Level of Service: 13.4.10 Acquisition of property right projects, e.g. easements, leases and land assets to meet LTP funded projects and activities. - At least 90% projects delivered to agreed timeframes per annum  

6.2.2   Liveable City through sufficient supply and access to a range of housing - Well-designed homes and neighbourhoods provide a high quality of life for residents.

Policy Consistency Te Whai Kaupapa here

6.3       The decision is not consistent with Council’s Disposal of Council Property Policy 2000 (see Attachment A) in that the recommendation is providing for the disposal to the adjacent landowner.

6.4       The reasoning for this is that the Council has exercised its discretion with respect to the sale of the property using the provisions of Section 40 of the Public Works Act 1981.

Impact on Mana Whenua Ngā Whai Take Mana Whenua

6.5       The decision does not involve a significant decision in relation to ancestral land or a body of water or other elements of intrinsic value, therefore this decision does not specifically impact Mana Whenua, their culture, and traditions.

6.6       The decision does not involve a matter of interest to Mana Whenua and will not impact on our agreed partnership priorities with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga.

6.7       Ngāi Tūāhuriri have stated they do not require engagement with this proposal.

Climate Change Impact Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Āhuarangi

6.8       The proposals in this report are unlikely to contribute significantly to adaptation to the impacts of climate change or emissions reductions.

6.9       The report is seeking consent to revoke the reserve status and dispose of the land to the adjacent landowner who will use the land for landscaping/greenspace.

Accessibility Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Hunga Hauā

6.10    The revoking of the reserve status will have no effect on accessibility as the land is not needed for access.

7.   Resource Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi

Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere

7.1       Cost to Implement – these are being met by the applicant.

7.2       Maintenance/Ongoing costs -Nil

7.3       Funding Source - NA

Other He mea anō

7.4       NA

8.   Legal Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā-Ture

Statutory power to undertake proposals in the report Te Manatū Whakahaere Kaupapa

8.1       Reserves Act 1977

8.2       The Department of Conservation has provided various delegations to Local Authorities to   enable the more effective and efficient administration and management of the Reserves Act 1977 (Act). However, they have not delegated any authority to Local Authorities regarding the revocation of a reserve.

              As such the Community Board, may resolve to commence the revocation procedures pursuant to Section 24 of the Reserves Act, the successful outcome of which is subject to:

8.1.1   Public notification (as prescribed by Section 119 of the Act), and.

8.1.2   The consent of the Minister of Conservation.

·     Should any objections to the public notice be received and remain unresolved these would need to be presented to the Council and, if upheld, would precipitate the requirement for a Hearings Panel.

·     As the title of this portion of land was not derived from the Crown the requirement to offer the land back to the former owner under Section 25 of the Reserves Act does not apply.

·     The proposal to revoke the reserve status has been notified to the Department of   Conservation under their Statutory Land Management Programme.

8.3       Local Government Act 2002

8.3.1   Section 76AA requires the Council to identify its strategic assets and develop a significance and engagement policy in dealing with those assets with the Council’s Parks and Reserves being strategic assets.

8.3.2   However, the Council can deal with those assets on an individual basis without triggering the significance and engagement policy requiring Special Consultative Procedures. The decision to revoke the reserve status and sell the land meets this requirement.

8.4       Land Transfer Act 2017

8.4.1   The Council can, if it wishes, place a covenant on the portion of land to be sold with respect to the Fencing Act 1978 restricting the need to provide 50% of the cost of a boundary fence.

8.5       Public Works Act 1981

8.5.1   The revocation of the reserve status and potential sale triggers the requirements of section 40 of the Public Works Act with respect to ‘offer back’ however the Chief Executive can decide not to offer the land to the person(s) from whom it was acquired or to the successor of that person. Section 40 (2) of Public Works Act 1981.

8.5.2   Therefore, the recommendation from staff to the Chief Executive is that it is considered that it would be impracticable, unreasonable, or unfair to proceed with an “offer back” as there has been a significant change in the character of the land for the purposes of the public work for which the land was acquired i.e., the land was acquired for an extension to a clubroom which has since been demolished. If the land was sold to anyone other than for amalgamation then it would have no access and be landlocked.

Other Legal Implications Ētahi atu Hīraunga-ā-Ture

8.6       There is no legal context, issue, or implication relevant to this decision.

9.   Risk Management Implications Ngā Hīraunga Tūraru

9.1          There are no significant risks associated with this decision.

9.2          This does not mean there are no risks, however, any potential risks (such as the outcome

of the public notification process, which cannot be guaranteed) are limited.

 

 

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.

Title

Reference

Page

a 

Council Land Disposal Policy 2000

23/774574

 

b 

Photos and Plans 7 Averill Street

23/1663016

 

 

 

In addition to the attached documents, the following background information is available:

Document Name – Location / File Link

Not applicable

 

 

 

 

Confirmation of Statutory Compliance Te Whakatūturutanga ā-Ture

Compliance with Statutory Decision-making Requirements (ss 76 - 81 Local Government Act 2002).

(a) This report contains:

(i)  sufficient information about all reasonably practicable options identified and assessed in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and

(ii) adequate consideration of the views and preferences of affected and interested persons bearing in mind any proposed or previous community engagement.

(b) The information reflects the level of significance of the matters covered by the report, as determined in accordance with the Council's significance and engagement policy.

 

 

 

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Author

Colin Windleborn - Property Consultant

Approved By

Kelly Hansen - Manager Parks Planning & Asset Management

Angus Smith - Manager Property Consultancy

Al Hardy - Acting Head of Parks

 


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9.     Heritage Incentive Grant extension of time requests

Reference / Te Tohutoro:

24/15619

Report of / Te Pou Matua:

Victoria Bliss Heritage Conservation Projects Planner, Victoria.Bliss@ccc.govt.nz

Senior Manager / Pouwhakarae:

Jane Parfitt, Interim General Manager Infrastructure, Planning and Regulatory Services (Jane.Parfitt@ccc.govt.nz)

 

 

1.   Purpose and Origin of Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1       The purpose of this report is to seek approval for extensions of time for  Heritage Incentive Grants awarded to 141 High Street and 527 Colombo Street.

1.2       This report is staff generated in response to requests for extensions of time to approved Heritage Incentive Grants. The Operational Guidelines require Council approval for extensions of time in the uptake of Heritage Incentive Grants.

1.3       The decision in this report is of low significance in relation to the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.  The level of significance was determined by the fact that this request is for extensions of time for two grants which have previously been assessed and approved by Council, and the funding for the grants is from existing allocated funds. There are no engagement requirements in the Heritage Incentive Grant Fund – Guidelines 2020 for this grant scheme.

1.4       The extensions of time are being sought for two scheduled heritage places: 141 High Street (part of Duncan’s Buildings) and 527 Colombo Street (New City Hotel). The requests are for a further eighteen months to complete the approved works to each building.

1.5       Approval of the extension of time for these grants would support the Community Outcomes: “Resilient Communities”, “Liveable City” and “Prosperous Economy”.

 

2.   Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Council:

1.         Approve an extension of time of eighteen months for the uptake of the Heritage Incentive Grant previously approved for the building at 141 High Street.

a.         Note that the new completion date for the project will be 31 August 2025.

2.         Approve an extension of time of eighteen months for the uptake of the Heritage Incentive Grant previously approved for the building at 527 Colombo Street.

a.         Note that the new completion date for the project will be 31 August 2025.

 

3.   Reason for Report Recommendations Ngā Take mō te Whakatau

In summary staff recommend the approval of extensions of time for the following grants:

141 High Street

3.1       A Heritage Incentive Grant of up to $45,334 was approved by the Social, Community Development and Housing Committee on 4 September 2019.

3.2       141 High Street forms part of the Duncan’s building, which runs from 135-165 High Street. It is scheduled as a ‘Significant' building in the Christchurch District Plan. The building is also listed with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga as a Category 2 item (Registration number 1864).

3.3       141 High Street is a mid-terrace unit of the Duncan’s Building. The units either side have been repaired, upgraded and re-occupied.  This is now the only unit of the building which has not been repaired following the substantial damage incurred during the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.

3.4       The repairs and upgrades required are complex, and there have been two further changes in ownership since the grant was awarded. This has meant that the works to repair and upgrade this unit have not proceeded. Without these repairs being completed the integrity of the significant heritage building and the historic streetscape will be undermined.

3.5       If the extension of time is not approved, the new owner will need to apply for a new Heritage Incentive grant. The scope of works needed to repair and upgrade the building’s façade have not changed and the application would meet the eligibility criteria for a grant. Staff would make a recommendation for a similar quantum of funding for the project.

Photograph: 141 High Street within the Duncan’s Building façade. B Smyth 14.01.2021.  

 

527 Colombo Street

3.6       A Heritage Incentive Grant of up to $162,376 was approved by the Sustainability and Community Resilience Committee (SACR) in March 2021.

3.7       The building at 527 Colombo Street is known as the New City Hotel and is scheduled as a ‘Significant’ item in the Christchurch District Plan. The building is also listed with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga as a Category 2 item (Registration Number 3124).

3.8       The grant funded works were based on the use of the building continuing as a hotel. The pandemic and subsequent loss of international visitors saw the original applicants propose a new mixed office and retail use for the building, with the grant supported exterior repairs and fire upgrade works remaining unchanged. The building has now been sold and the new owners are seeking an extension of time on the grant to be able to undertake repair and upgrade works.

3.9       If the extension of time is not approved, the new owners will need to apply for a new Heritage Incentive grant. The scope of works approved to repair and upgrade the building included roof replacement, repainting of the façade and fire alarm upgrades.  The need for these works has not changed and the application would meet the eligibility criteria for a grant. Staff would make a recommendation for a similar quantum of funding for the project.

 

Photograph: New City Hotel, 527 Colombo Street, corner Bath Street.  East and North facades. G. Wright, 22.11.2019.  

 

4.   Alternative Options Considered Ētahi atu Kōwhiringa

141 High Street

4.1       The option to decline the request for an extension of time was discounted because:

a.    The unit is a mid-terrace unit of the overall Duncan’s Building and it is important to maintain the continuity of architectural form and detailing. The loss of this façade would destroy the integrity of the overall façade and undermine Council grant supported works on the rest of the building;

b.    Declining the extension of time would not support the conservation of a heritage building which has community social, economic and cultural wellbeing outcomes.

c.    Declining the extension would not align with the 2019-2029 Heritage Strategy and is not consistent with the Heritage Incentive Grant Fund – Guidelines (2020).

d.    The owner would submit a new Heritage Incentive Grant application for the same works which would meet the eligibility criteria for the fund and staff would make a recommendation for a similar quantum of funding for the project.

527 Colombo Street

4.2       The option to decline the request for an extension of time was discounted because:

a.    The New City Hotel is a landmark on a prominent corner site in the central city.  It has high historical and social significance to the district as a hospitality business which has operated continuously on its present site since 1931. 

b.    Declining the extension of time would not support the conservation of a heritage building which has community social, economic and cultural wellbeing outcomes.

c.    Declining the extension would not align with the 2019-2029 Heritage Strategy and is not consistent with the Heritage Incentive Grant Fund – Guidelines (2020).   

d.    The owners would submit a new Heritage Incentive Grant application for a largely similar scope of works which would meet the eligibility criteria for the fund and staff would make a recommendation for a similar quantum of funding for the project.

5.   Detail Te Whakamahuki

141 High Street - the Duncan’s Building

5.1       A Heritage Incentive Grant of up to $45,334 was approved by the Social, Community Development and Housing Committee on 4 September 2019 (SOC/2019/00060).  At this time the building was under different ownership.  The repair project was not completed and the building was on sold. See Attachment 1 for a copy of the report for further details and Attachment 2 for the Heritage Statement of Significance.

5.2       On 24 February 2021 the Sustainability and Community Resilience Committee approved an extension of time for the grant as the new owner needed the extension to undertake the works and take up the grant (SACRC/2021/00007).

5.3       On 28 July 2022 the Council approved a further extension of time for the grant (CNCL/2022/00062). The works were not undertaken and the building was sold.

5.4       The new owner of the building is Steven Meates. He is seeking an extension of time to undertake and complete the proposed repair and upgrade project.

5.5       The decision affects the following wards/Community Board areas:

5.5.1   Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community

5.5.2   It is noted that Tūāhuriri Rūnanga hold mana whenua rights and interests in the area.

527 Colombo Street

5.6       A Heritage Incentive Grant of up to $162,376.00 was approved by the Sustainability and Community Resilience Committee on 24 March 2021 (SACRC/2021/00015). At this time the building was under different ownership.  The repair project was not completed as a result of the pandemic. See Attachment 3 for a copy of the report for further details and Attachment 4 for the Heritage Statement of significance.

5.7       On 7 June 2022 the General Manager Infrastructure, Planning & Regulatory Services under Committee delegation approved an extension of time for the grant until 24 March 2024. The works were not undertaken and the building was sold.

5.8       The new owners of the building are Lisa and John Plato. They are seeking an extension of time to undertake and complete the proposed repair and upgrade project.

5.9       The decision affects the following wards/Community Board areas:

5.9.1   Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community

5.9.2   It is noted that Tūāhuriri Rūnanga hold mana whenua rights and interests in the area.

6.   Policy Framework Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā- Kaupapa here

Strategic AlignmentTe Rautaki Tīaroaro

6.1       The Heritage Incentive Grant Scheme aligns to the Community Outcome “Resilient Communities” – ‘celebration of our identity through arts, culture, heritage, sport and recreation’ and ‘strong sense of community’. It also supports “Liveable City” – ‘21st century garden city we are proud to live in’ and “Prosperous Economy” – ‘great place for people, business and investment’.

6.2       The Heritage Incentive Grant Scheme supports delivery of the overarching strategic principle of “Taking an intergenerational approach to sustainable development, prioritising the social, economic and cultural wellbeing of people and communities and the quality of the environment, now and into the future.” This is because heritage is an intergenerational equity. It contributes to our personal and community sense of identity and belonging and enhances high levels of social connectedness and cohesion.

6.3       Outcomes achieved through the Heritage Incentive Grant Scheme support delivery Te Haumako Te Whitingia Strengthening Communities Together Strategy Pillars of People, Place, Participation and Preparedness.

6.4       This report supports the Council's Long Term Plan (2021 - 2031):

6.5       Strategic Planning and Policy

6.5.1   Activity: Strategic Planning, Future Development and Regeneration

·     Level of Service: 1.4.2 Effectively administer grants within this Activity (including Heritage Incentive Grants, Enliven Places, Innovation and Sustainability) - 100% compliance with agreed management and administration procedures for grants.  

Policy Consistency Te Whai Kaupapa here

6.6       The decision is consistent with Council’s Plans and Policies:

6.6.1   Our Heritage, Our Taonga Heritage Strategy 2019-2029.

6.6.2   Heritage Incentive Grants Policy –Guidelines 2020.

6.6.3   International Council on Monument and Sites (ICOMOS) New Zealand Charter 2010.

6.6.4   Te Haumako Te Whitingia Strengthening Communities Together Strategy.

Impact on Mana Whenua Ngā Whai Take Mana Whenua

6.7       The decision does not involve a significant decision in relation to ancestral land or a body of water or other elements of intrinsic value, but this decision does specifically impact Mana Whenua, their culture and traditions.

6.8       The decision involves a matter of interest to Mana Whenua and could impact on our agreed partnership priorities with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga.

6.9       The six papatipu rūnanga hold the mana whenua rights and interests over the district and are partners in the Our Heritage, Our Taonga - Heritage Strategy 2019-2029. Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga, Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke, Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata, Wairewa Rūnanga, Ōnuku Rūnanga and Te Taumutu Rūnanga are primary kaitiaki for the taonga tuku iho of the district. They are guardians for elements of mātauranga Māori reaching back through many generations and are a significant partner in the strategy implementation.

Climate Change Impact Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Āhuarangi

6.10    The decisions in this report are likely to:

6.10.1 Contribute positively to adaptation to the impacts of climate change.

6.10.2 Contribute positively to emissions reductions.

6.11    The grants will support the retention and reuse of heritage buildings and the embodied energy within them.  Retention and reuse of heritage buildings can contribute to emissions reduction and mitigate the effects of climate change. Retaining and reusing existing built stock reduces our carbon footprint and extends the economic life of buildings.

Accessibility Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Hunga Hauā

6.12    Works eligible for grant funding include accessibility upgrades, in line with the Heritage Strategy’s principle of ‘Accessibility’.

6.13    The grants will support buildings which will be publicly accessible, and both buildings are landmarks on the city streetscapes and with full public visibility from the street.

7.   Resource Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi

Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere

7.1       Cost to Implement -There are no new cost implications in association with the resolutions sought in this report.

7.2       Maintenance/Ongoing costs - none

7.3       Funding Source - The Heritage Incentive Grant fund was an annual fund provided for in the 2018-28 Long Term Plan. Council approved funding to be diverted into this fund from the now closed Central City Landmark Heritage Grant Fund in 2020. The carry forward of the remaining funds was approved for inclusion in the 2021/2031 Long Term Plan, with the resolution to spread these funds over three financial years.

8.   Legal Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā-Ture

Statutory power to undertake proposals in the report Te Manatū Whakahaere Kaupapa

8.1       The delegated authority for Heritage Incentive Grants decisions was with the Sustainability and Community Resilience Committee but as this committee is no longer sitting, this report is being submitted to Council.

8.2       On the 1st June 2022, the Sustainability and Community Resilience Committee (SACR) delegated one extension of time for both Heritage Incentive Grants and Central City Landmark Heritage Grants to the General Manager Infrastructure, Planning & Regulatory Services, with additional extensions of time requiring Committee approval (SACRC/2022/00025).

Other Legal Implications Ētahi atu Hīraunga-ā-Ture

8.3       There is no legal context, issue, or implication relevant to these decisions. 

9.   Risk Management Implications Ngā Hīraunga Tūraru

9.1       The grant scheme only allows funds to be paid out upon completion of the works; certification by Council staff that the works have been undertaken in alignment with the ICOMOS NZ Charter 2010; presentation of receipts and confirmation of the conservation covenant (if required) having been registered against the property title or on the Personal Properties Securities Register. This ensures that the grant scheme is effective and that funds are not diverted or lost.

10. Next Steps Ngā Mahinga ā-muri

10.1    Notify the applicants of the Council’s decision.

10.2    If approval is granted for the extensions of time, inform the owners of the updated grant timeframes.

 

 

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.

Title

Reference

Page

a

Attachment 1: 141 High Street HIG report

24/65140

131

b

Attachment 2: Duncan's Building/141 High Street Heritage Statement of Significance

24/65142

141

c

Attachment 3: New City Hotel HIG report

24/65143

145

d

Attachment 4: New City Hotel heritage Statement of Significance

24/65146

152

 

 

In addition to the attached documents, the following background information is available:

Document Name – Location / File Link

Not applicable

 

 

 

 

Confirmation of Statutory Compliance Te Whakatūturutanga ā-Ture

Compliance with Statutory Decision-making Requirements (ss 76 - 81 Local Government Act 2002).

(a) This report contains:

(i)  sufficient information about all reasonably practicable options identified and assessed in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and

(ii) adequate consideration of the views and preferences of affected and interested persons bearing in mind any proposed or previous community engagement.

(b) The information reflects the level of significance of the matters covered by the report, as determined in accordance with the Council's significance and engagement policy.

 

 

 

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Author

Victoria Bliss - Heritage Conservation Projects Planner

Approved By

Brendan Smyth - Team Leader Heritage

John Higgins - Head of Planning & Consents

Jane Parfitt - Interim General Manager Infrastructure, Planning and Regulatory Services

 

 


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10.   Resolution to Exclude the Public

Section 48, Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

 

I move that the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting, namely items listed overleaf.

 

Reason for passing this resolution: good reason to withhold exists under section 7.

Specific grounds under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution: Section 48(1)(a)

 

Note

 

Section 48(4) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 provides as follows:

 

“(4)     Every resolution to exclude the public shall be put at a time when the meeting is open to the public, and the text of that resolution (or copies thereof):

 

             (a)       Shall be available to any member of the public who is present; and

             (b)       Shall form part of the minutes of the local authority.”

 

This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by Section 6 or Section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public are as follows:


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07 February 2024

 

 

 

ITEM NO.

GENERAL SUBJECT OF EACH MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED

SECTION

SUBCLAUSE AND REASON UNDER THE ACT

PLAIN ENGLISH REASON

WHEN REPORTS CAN BE REVIEWED FOR POTENTIAL RELEASE

11.

Public Excluded Council Minutes - 24 January 2024

 

 

Refer to the previous public excluded reason in the agendas for these meetings.

 

 


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07 February 2024

 

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