Waimāero

Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board

Open Minutes

 

 

Date:                                    Tuesday 11 April 2023

Time:                                   4.36 pm

Venue:                                 Boardroom, Fendalton Service Centre,
Corner Jeffreys and Clyde Roads, Fendalton

 

 

Present

Chairperson

Deputy Chairperson

Members

Bridget Williams

Jason Middlemiss

David Cartwright

Linda Chen (via audio/visual link)

James Gough

Aaron Keown

Sam MacDonald

Nicola McCormick

Shirish Paranjape (via audio/visual link)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maryanne Lomax

Manager Community Governance, Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood

941 6730

maryanne.lomax@ccc.govt.nz

www.ccc.govt.nz

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Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board

11 April 2023

 

Part A           Matters Requiring a Council Decision

Part B           Reports for Information

Part C           Decisions Under Delegation

 

 

Karakia Tīmatanga:  

 

The agenda was dealt with in the following order.

1.   Apologies Ngā Whakapāha

Part C

Community Board Resolved FWHB/2023/00020

That the apologies for lateness received from Sam MacDonald and David Cartwright, and apology for early departure from James Gough, be accepted.

Jason Middlemiss/Nicola McCormick                                                                                                               Carried

 

2.   Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga

Part B

There were no declarations of interest recorded.

 

3.   Confirmation of Previous Minutes Te Whakaāe o te hui o mua

Part C

Community Board Resolved FWHB/2023/00021

That the minutes of the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board meeting held on Monday, 6 March 2023 be confirmed.

James Gough/Jason Middlemiss                                                                                                                        Carried

 

David Cartwright joined the meeting at 4:40 pm during item 4.1.

4.   Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

Part B

4.1

Birthright Canterbury

Rhodera Sagles and Cynthia Taiitua spoke on behalf of Birthright Canterbury to introduce their organisation to the Board.

Sam MacDonald joined the meeting at 4:58 pm during item 5.1.

5.   Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

Part B

5.1

Simon Kingham

Simon Kingham, local resident, addressed the Board regarding item 7, Heaton Street Safety Improvements.

 

5.2

Lisa Goodman

Lisa Goodman, local resident, addressed the Board regarding item 8, Idris Road No‑Stopping Restrictions.

 

4     Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui (Continued)

 

4.2         Chateau Drive

Tony Hunter, a resident from Chateau Drive addressed the Board regarding problems caused by Silver Birch trees on the street.

 

6.   Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga

Part B

There was no presentation of petitions.

 

James Gough left the meeting at 5:28 pm during the consideration of item 7.

 

7.   Heaton Street Safety Improvements - Safer crossing for schools

 

Board Comment

The Community Board decided not to approve the proposed raised safety platform. Otherwise, the officer recommendations were accepted without change.

 

Community Board Resolved FWHB/2023/00022

Part C

That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board approves:

3.         All kerb alignments, road surface treatments, and road markings as detailed on Attachment A of the report, excluding the raised safety platform.

4.         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 northern side of Heaton Street, commencing at a point approximately 56 metres west of its intersection with Circuit Street and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 5 metres.

b.         On the northern side of Heaton Street, commencing at a point approximately 75 metres west of its intersection with Circuit Street and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 12 metres.

c.         On the northern side of Heaton Street, commencing at a point approximately 93 metres west of its intersection with Circuit Street and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 36 metres.

d.         On the northern side of Heaton Street, commencing at a point approximately 116 metres west of its intersection with Circuit Street and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 7 metres.

e.         On the southern side of Heaton Street, commencing at a point approximately 203 metres west of its intersection with Papanui Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 23 metres.

f.          On the southern side of Heaton Street, commencing at a point approximately 233 metres west of its intersection with Papanui Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 7 metres.

g.         On the southern side of Heaton Street, commencing at a point approximately 247 metres west of its intersection with Papanui Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 12 metres.

h.         On the southern side of Heaton Street, commencing at a point approximately 273 metres west of its intersection with Papanui Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 5 metres.

5.         Pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum of three minutes between 8:15AM to 9:15AM and 2:30PM to 3:30PM on all weekdays (Monday to Friday):

a.         On the northern side of Heaton Street, commencing at a point approximately 87 metres west of its intersection with Circuit Street and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 6 metres.

b.         On the northern side of Heaton Street, commencing at a point approximately 129 metres west of its intersection with Circuit Street and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 20 metres.

c.         On the southern side of Heaton Street, commencing at a point approximately 188 metres west of its intersection with Papanui Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 15 metres.

d.         On the southern side of Heaton Street, commencing at a point approximately 240 metres west of its intersection with Papanui Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 7 metres.

Bus stops

6.         Pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that a marked bus stop be installed:

a.         On the northern side of Heaton Street commencing at a point approximately 75 metres west of its intersection with Circuit Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 14 metres.

b.         On the southern side of Heaton Street commencing at a point approximately 259 metres west of its intersection with Papanui Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 14 metres.

Bus passenger shelter

7.         Pursuant to Section 339(1) of the Local Government Act 1974:

a.         The installation of a bus passenger shelter on the south side of Heaton Street (beside 122 Heaton Street) commencing at a point 261 metres west of its intersection with Papanui Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of approximately 3.6 metres.  

8.         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.

9.         That these resolutions take effect when the traffic control devices that evidence the restrictions described in the staff report are in place.

David Cartwright/Aaron Keown                                                                                                                          Carried

 

Community Board Decided FWHB/2023/00023

Part A

That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board recommends that the Council:

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

a.         That a Special Vehicle Lane (Cycle) be installed along the northern side of Heaton Street, commencing at a point approximately 53 metres west of its intersection with Circuit Street and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 98 metres.

b.         That a Special Vehicle Lane (Cycle) be installed along the southern side of Heaton Street, commencing at a point approximately 180 metres west of its intersection with Papanui Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 98 metres.

2.         Approves that a signalised crossing for the use by pedestrians and cyclists, as detailed on Attachment A (excluding the raised safety platform), be installed on Heaton Street at a point approximately 111 metres west of its intersection with Circuit Street, in accordance with the relevant sections of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004.

 David Cartwright/Aaron Keown                                                                                                                         Carried

 

8.   Idris Road - No Stopping Restrictions

 

Board Comment

This report was left to lie on the table to allow staff to provide further advice about an option proposed during a public deputation, which was to retain the two car parks in the evening and overnight but restrict parking during the day.

 


 

Linda Chen left the meeting at 6:00 pm during the consideration of item 9.

9.   Avonhead Road/Withells Road - Safety Improvements

 

Community Board Resolved FWHB/2023/00024

Officer Recommendations Accepted Without Change.

Part C

That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board:

1.         Approves pursuant to Section 334 of the Local Government Act 1974, the installation of a pedestrian refuge island:

a.         On Withells Road, at its intersection with Avonhead Road, in accordance with Attachment A.

b.         On Avonhead Road, immediately east of its intersection with Withells Road, in accordance with Attachment A.

c.         On Avonhead Road, approximately 117 metres east of its intersection with Withells Road in accordance with Attachment A.

2.         Approves pursuant to Section 334 of the Local Government Act 1974, a flush median along Avonhead Road, kerb alignment changes, kerb extensions and other pavement markings as shown in Attachment A.

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

a.         The west side of Withells Road, commencing at its intersection with Avonhead Road and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 27 metres.

b.         The east side of Withells Road, commencing at its intersection with Avonhead Road and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 17 metres.

c.         The south side of Avonhead Road, commencing at its intersection with Withells Road and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 20 metres.

d.         The south side of Avonhead Road, commencing at a point approximately 116 metres east of its intersection with Withells Road and extending in an easterly and then in a southerly direction for a total distance of 84 metres.

e.         The north side of Avonhead Road, commencing at its intersection with Withells Road and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 10 metres.

f.          The north side of Avonhead Road, commencing at a point approximately 117 metres east of its intersection with Withells Road and extending in a easterly direction for a distance of 8.5 metres.

4.         Approves that the northern approach of Withells Road at its intersection with Avonhead Road be controlled by a Give Way, in accordance with Section 4 and Section 10.3 of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004.

5.         That 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 in 1, 2, and 3 are revoked.

6.         That these resolutions take effect when the traffic control devices that evidence the restrictions described in the 1, 2, and 3 are in place.

Sam MacDonald/Nicola McCormick                                                                                                                  Carried

 

 

10. Peel Street - Proposed P120 Parking Restrictions

 

Community Board Resolved FWHB/2023/00025

Officer Recommendations Accepted Without Change.

Part C

That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board:

1.         Approves pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the parking of motor vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 120 minutes between the times of 9am and 4pm school days on the southeast side of Peel Street, commencing at a point six metres southwest of its intersection with St Andrews Square (the section that aligns with Hartley Avenue) and extending in a south westerly direction for a distance of 195 metres.

2.         Revoke any previous resolutions pertaining to parking and stopping restrictions made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the parking and stopping restrictions described in this report.

3.         Approve that these resolutions take effect when parking signage and/or road marking that evidence the restrictions described in the staff report are in place (or removed in the case of revocations).

Bridget Williams/Aaron Keown                                                                                                                            Carried

 

 

11. Memorial Avenue at Burnside High Safety Improvements & Greers Road Parking Improvements

 

Community Board Resolved FWHB/2023/00026

Officer Recommendations Accepted Without Change.

Part C

That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board pursuant to Section 334 of the Local Government Act 1974, approves:

1.         A pedestrian crossing facility on Memorial Avenue approximately 225 metres northwest of its intersection with Greers Road along with all associated kerb extensions, road surface treatments, road markings, tactile pavers and changes to the existing median island, as shown in Attachment A.

2.         Pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at all times along;

a.         The southwest side of Memorial Avenue, commencing at a point approximately 201 metres northwest of its intersection with Greers Road and extending in a north westerly direction for a distance of 37 metres, as shown in Attachment A.

b.         The northeast side of Memorial Avenue, commencing at a point approximately 222 metres northwest of its intersection with Greers Road and extending in a north westerly direction for a distance of 15 metres, as shown in Attachment A.

c.         The northwest side of Greers Road, commencing at a point approximately 168 metres northeast of its intersection with Memorial Avenue and extending in a north easterly direction for a distance of 19 metres, as shown in Attachment B.

3.         Pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, that the parking of all vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of three minutes between the times of 8am and 9am, and between 2:15pm and 3:30pm, on School Days along the southeast side of Greers Road, commencing at a point 70 metres northeast of its intersection with Memorial Avenue and extending in a north easterly direction for a distance of 17 metres, as shown in Attachment C.

4.         Revoke any previous resolutions made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the ones described in resolutions 1-3 above.

5.         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 (or removed in the case of revocations).

Jason Middlemiss/David Cartwright                                                                                                                 Carried

 

 

12. Ka Putahi Creek at Englefield Reserve - Willow Removal and Native Forest  Planting

 

Board Comment

The Community Board asked staff to confirm what will happen to the tree house attached to one of the willow trees. Staff undertook to respond back to the Board with this information.

 

Community Board Resolved FWHB/2023/00027

Officer Recommendations Accepted Without Change.

Part C

That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board:

1.         Approve the removal of the majority of willows on the true left bank of Ka Putahi Creek in Englefield Reserve whilst retaining at least five willows in the medium term to provide habitat and shelter to existing and proposed understorey plantings as shown in Attachment A (as per 4.7 of the Tree Policy).

2.         Approve the planting of native trees as shown in Attachment A.

Jason Middlemiss/Aaron Keown                                                                                                                        Carried

 

 

13. Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund Applications - Family History Society, Bishopdale Community Trust, Nor'west Brass, Papanui RSA

 

Community Board Resolved FWHB/2023/00028

Officer Recommendations Accepted Without Change.

Part C

That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board:

1.         Approves a grant of $600 from its 2022-2023 Discretionary Response Fund to the Family History Society of New Zealand towards operational costs.

2.         Approves a grant of $3,000 from its 2022-2023 Discretionary Response Fund to the Bishopdale Community Trust towards increased rental costs and youth discos, excluding food costs.

3.         Approves a grant of $1,000 from its 2022-2023 Discretionary Response Fund to Nor'west Brass Band towards attending the New Zealand National Brass Band Championships 2023 in Dunedin.

4.         Approves a grant of $1,000 from its 2022-2023 Discretionary Response Fund to the Papanui RSA towards their 2023 ANZAC Day Service and Parade.

Aaron Keown/Shirish Paranjape                                                                                                                         Carried

 

14. 2022-23 Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Youth Development Fund Top-Up

 

Community Board Resolved FWHB/2023/00029

Officer Recommendations Accepted Without Change.

Part C

That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board:

1.         Allocate a further $2,500 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to top-up the 2022-23 Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Youth Development Fund.

Aaron Keown/Jason Middlemiss                                                                                                                        Carried

 


 

 

15. Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood 2022-23 Youth Development Fund Application - Damon Tsiaprazis

 

Community Board Resolved FWHB/2023/00030

Officer Recommendations Accepted Without Change.

Part C

That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board resolve to:

1.         Subject to the Community Board approving a top to the 2022-23 Youth Development Fund, approve a grant of $500 from its 2022-23 Youth Development Fund to Damon Tsiaprazis towards competing at the U19 World Handball Championships in Croatia, from 1 to 13 August 2023.

Aaron Keown/David Cartwright                                                                                                                          Carried

 

16. Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board Area Report - April 2023

 

Community Board Resolved FWHB/2023/00031

Officer Recommendations Accepted Without Change.

Part B

That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board:

1.         Receive the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board Area Report for April 2023.

Jason Middlemiss/David Cartwright                                                                                                                 Carried

 

Shirish Paranjape left the meeting at 6:30 pm during the consideration of item 17.

17. Elected Members’ Information Exchange Te Whakawhiti Whakaaro o Te Kāhui Amorangi

Part B

Members exchanged information on matters of interest to the Board, including:

·         Students from Selwyn House School have contacted the Board Chair to discuss a community problem solving challenge.

·         Board members discussed the status of the Kapuatohe dwelling.

 

17.1      Suburban Regeneration

The Board requested a progress update from the Urban Regeneration team regarding Bishopdale Mall.

 

 

 

 

 

Karakia Whakamutunga:  

 

Meeting concluded at 6.36pm.

 

CONFIRMED THIS 8TH DAY OF MAY 2023

 

Jason Middlemiss

Deputy Chairperson