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BURWOOD/PEGASUS COMMUNITY BOARD
1 APRIL 1996
A meeting of the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board was held on Monday,
1 April 1996 in the Boardroom, Shirley Service Centre, 36 Marshland Road
at 4.00 pm
PRESENT: David Dobbie (Chairman), Clare Duff, Dave East, Carole Evans, Alister James, Don Rowlands, Gail Sheriff, Jack Travis, Chrissie Williams
APOLOGIES: Nil.
The Community Board reports:
PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION
Officer Responsible Author Design Services Manager Lester Reilly, Legal Surveyor Design Corporate Plan Output: Roading Budget - Land Legalisation
The purpose of this report is to start the legal procedures necessary to stop a portion of legal road.
The owners at Stout Street have approached the Council and asked if they can purchase the redundant road and road widening adjoining the frontage of their property. Under the Council's proposed City Plan this land is no longer required for widening purposes and after the necessary road stopping action could therefore be sold.
The Traffic Unit agrees with this proposal.
Negotiations between the adjoining owners and the Property Unit for purchase have been satisfactorily concluded subject to a successful road stopping procedure.
The plan is attached.
The land is not formed as road but is vacant land.
Prior to sale the following resolution is necessary to initiate the stopping action:
Resolution
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 319 (h) and 342 of the Local Government Act 1974, the Christchurch City Council hereby resolves to stop those portions of road as shown on the plan and described in the Schedule hereto.
Parcel A is situated alongside No 5 Stout Street. Parcel B is a stand alone parcel and is 20.12 metres in width.
Reason for the Road Stopping
The Council has received a request from the adjoining owners for the purchase of the land which is no longer required by Council for road purposes.
Purpose To Which The Stopped Road Will Be Put
The portion of road (Parcel A) when stopped, will be sold to the adjoining owners pursuant to Section 345 (1) (a) (i) of the Local Government Act 1974 and amalgamated with their certificate of title pursuant to Section 345 (2) of the Local Government Act 1974.
Parcel B is a stand alone parcel.
Schedule
Portion of Stout Street and Broadpark Road being all those parcels of land situated in the City of Christchurch and shown as "Road to be Stopped" and described as follows:
Shown Area SO Adjoining Land A 99 m2 19583 Lot 43 DP817 B 796 m2 19584 Lots 43 and 44 DP817 Crown Land Lot 68 DP69914
Recommendation: 1. That the above resolution be adopted.
2. That if no objections are received, or the objections are later withdrawn, the Council shall by Public Notice, declare the said portion of road as stopped.
3. That the stopped road be sold to the adjoining owners pursuant to Section 345 (1) (a) (i) of the Local Government Act 1974 and amalgamated with their certificate of title pursuant to Section 345 (2) of the Local Government Act 1974.
4. That if objections are received, the Resource Management Hearing panel hear the objections and then make a recommendation to Council as to the action to be taken.
PART B - ITEMS DEALT WITH BY THE BOARD AND REPORTED FOR INFORMATION ONLY
The Board resolved that the reports of the last ordinary meeting held on Monday, 4 March 1996 (both open and public excluded sections) and the special meeting held on Monday, 11 March 1996 be confirmed.
There were no petitions.
Sheree Waitoa was in attendance and presented her speech to Board members entitled `Working for Peace'. This speech won Sheree a regional place in a speech competition organised by the Rotary Club of Pegasus.
Councillor Dennis O'Rourke was in attendance and presented proposals on the Speed Limit Review. Item 6 refers.
Di Lucas, Agenda 21 Committee was in attendance and explained to the Board the next stage of the indigenous plant project. The Board resolved that $500 be allocated from the 1995/96 discretionary funds to complete the Agenda 21 Area Vegetation Mapping project.
1. NEW BRIGHTON DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - RATING SYSTEM
A letter was received from the Secretary of the New Brighton District Business Association relating to rating of businesses. The Board resolved:
1. That a report from the Director of Finance be sought on the powers delegated to the Community Board to impose or promote a special rate on businesses.
2. That a report be sought from the Communications and Promotions Manager as to how funding can be obtained for promotional activities in New Brighton Mall and how funding is currently divided between the City's Malls.
2. CENTRAL NEW BRIGHTON SCHOOL
A letter was received from Mr D N Fletcher, Principal, on behalf of Central New Brighton School Board of Trustees relating to school planting and the swimming pool complex. The Board resolved:
1. That the request from Central New Brighton School for assistance with planting along the Seaview Road frontage be referred to the Area Parks Officer for consideration together with other requests from Schools for Arbor Day plantings.
2. That the Chairman and Community Manager meet with Central New Brighton School Board of Trustees to discuss future proposals for the pool complex and landscape plans for the school frontage.
The Board was advised of details of a review of speed limits in the city which is being undertaken in conjunction with Land Transport Safety Authority (LTSA) and Transit New Zealand. The review and comments from the community will be undertaken during April and May with a possible report back to the June meeting of the City Services Committee. The Community Manager was requested to report to the 29 April meeting of the Board on how the Board can liaise with local community groups. The Board resolved:
1. That the information be received.
2. That the Board receive submissions on the speed limit review from the public and local interest groups for roads, highways, parks and reserves in its area and make recommendations to the City Services Committee.
The Area Roading Officer advised the Board of proposals to install poster bollards in the Board's area. The Board resolved:
1. That two poster bollards be installed in New Brighton and two in `The Palms' at Shirley subject to the agreement of the developer.
2. That the success of the poster bollards be reviewed in 12 months time.
The Area Traffic Engineer sought Board approval for a short-term parking restriction outside the new Library and Service Centre in Marshland Road. The Board resolved that the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 10 minutes on the east side of Marshland Road commencing at a point 23 metres from its intersection with Hercules Street and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 16.5 metres.
The Board were advised that a bus stop needed to be relocated because of a new development and changes to vehicle entrances outside 162 Travis Road. The Board resolved:
1. That the `bus stop' on the south side of Travis Road commencing at a point 51.5 metres from its intersection with Barkers Road and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 16.5 metres be revoked.
2. That a `bus stop' be installed on the south side of Travis Road commencing at a point 75 metres from its intersection with Barkers Road and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 15.5 metres.
This report was prepared to discuss the possible replacement of the cabbage trees (cordiline australis) in response to concerns expressed by the Water Services Unit and repeated requests from Bexley Residents' Association. The Board resolved:
1. That the cabbage trees be removed depending on the individual views of the residents living adjacent to the trees.
2. That the replacement programme be staged so as to allow replacements to be grown to a suitable size for street tree planting.
3. That the seven cabbage trees on Council land in the pump 204 catchment be removed and replaced with other suitable species at the Water Services Unit's cost.
An application has been received from Mrs Janet Andrews for a licence to operate horse and wagon rides through Bottle Lake Forest Park to the beach and return. The Board resolved:
1. To recommend to the Parks and Recreation Committee that a licence be granted to Mrs Janet Andrews to operate a horse and wagon venture (wagon trails through Bottle Lake Plantation) for a period of three years subject to the following conditions:
(a) That the license be reviewed after the first year of operation to identify any changes necessary.
(b) That the applicant furnish a health and safety plan to the Parks Manager to approve before operation commences.
(c) An Engineering Certificate be obtained from a certified Engineer for the wagon, which includes the maximum number of people able to be carried on the wagon.
(d) All drivers to be approved by the Parks Manager before being able to operate the wagon in Bottle Lake Forest Park.
(e) The concession in the Forest Park to operate only during daylight hours.
(f) Smoking is prohibited on the wagon at all times whilst the concession is operating.
(g) The concession to cease operation immediately should a fire outbreak occur in Bottle Lake Plantation, or the plantation be closed because of extreme fire conditions.
(h) The daily route through the forest used by the operator to be approved by the Bottle Lake Forest Park Ranger under designated authority from the Parks Manager, and to take into account forestry operations occurring at the time and to not cross or traverse along the road into the landfill site.
(i) That the applicant furnish proof of having obtained $1m Public Liability Insurance before operation commences.
(j) The rent for the license to be negotiated with the Property Manager in consultation with the Parks Manager.
(k) The charges for the rides to be approved by the Parks Manager before being implemented.
(l) The Parks Manager be the duly authorised officer of the Council to liaise with the licensee on any points requiring attention during the operation of this license.
(m) That on-site signage be kept to a minimum.
2. That consultation with the Bottle Lake Forest Recreation Advisory Group occur before the licence is issued.
A request was received from an Aranui High tutor that immediate consideration be given for a grant to be made from the Board's Youth Development Scheme. The request was on behalf of two Aranui 7th Form students to attend the 1996 EnviroSchool at Lincoln University during Easter. The Board resolved:
1. That a total grant of $535 be made from the Board's Youth Development Scheme to assist Daniel Wise and Sarah Shaw to attend the 1996 EnviroSchool, 8 to 12 April 1996 at Lincoln University.
2. That the $371 remaining of the 1995/96 discretionary funds be allocated to the Youth Development Council to supplement their funding.
A report from the Leisure and Community Services Manager which sought approval for a request from the Canterbury Hockey Association to relocate a building to Porritt Park to be used as the administration office was received. The Board resolved:
1. That approval be given to the Canterbury Hockey Association to relocate the proposed building at Porritt Park subject to the following conditions:
(a) Use of the building being restricted to administering the game of hockey in Canterbury.
(b) The area surrounding the building being landscaped, irrigated and maintained to the satisfaction of the Leisure and Community Services Manager.
(c) The painting of the building to be the sole responsibility of the Association.
(d) The final colour scheme for the roof of the building, should there be a need to change, being determined by the Council's architects.
(e) The necessary building consents being obtained.
(f) Any further costs associated with the relocation of the building and the future maintenance thereof being the sole responsibility of the Association.
(g) In the event of Canterbury Hockey relinquishing their lease of Porritt Park, the building to be removed and the area restored to its present condition or alternatively the building to be transferred to Council ownership.
2. That a letter welcoming the Canterbury Hockey Association to Porritt Park be forwarded.
A report was considered which sought Community Board input on the current Civic Awards process. The Board resolved:
1. That the recommendations for Civic Awards received from Community Boards be referred to the Community Services Committee for approval.
2. That the voluntary service be acknowledged by the presentation of a framed certificate by the Mayor at an appropriate ceremony.
3. That the Civic Awards and the Community Boards' Community Awards programmes continue to be independent of each other.
4. That nominees who have already received a Royal Honour shall be eligible for a Civic Award.
The Board considered a report from the Childrens Advocate on the results and recommendations of the Children's Strategy Study and seeking Community Board input on the draft document. The Board resolved that the Children's Strategy Study 1995 be referred to the Community Affairs Committee meeting to be held on 16 April 1996 for detailed consideration.
At the 5 February 1996 meeting of the Board, a request was made for a report on pre-school rolls and future demands for pre-school facilities in the eastern suburbs. The Board were advised that a research project on childcare provision and needs in the city, with recommendations to Council on its continued role and service provision, would be undertaken and completed by the end of the June 1996. This information would provide statistics on a Ward basis. The Board resolved that the information be received and that the Burwood Ward be considered first for study/research and if possible the report be referred to the 18 June meeting of the Community Affairs Committee.
The Community Manager advised the Board on the outcome of a meeting of the Community Centres Working Party held on 20 March 1996 and that a report commissioned by the Property Unit on the present condition of the North New Brighton Community Centre was considered. The Board resolved:
1. That the Board meet individually with all community groups in the area to determine their expectations and needs for North New Brighton community facilities.
2. That a public meeting be held allowing everyone who wishes to, to comment on development or upgrading proposals for the North New Brighton Community Centre.
The Community Manager reported a number of local matters of interest. The Board resolved:
1. That the information be received.
2. That the letter tabled from the Burwood Toy Library be referred to the Burwood Playcentre Working Party for further consideration.
19.1 PAGES ROAD (WOODHAM ROAD TO BAFFIN STREET)
Board members were advised of the results of a public meeting held to inform residents of action taken by the Council to deal with road safety concerns in the section of Pages Road between Woodham Road and Baffin Street.
19.2 ESTUARY ROAD BUS STOP
The Area Traffic Engineer advised of findings relating to a letter received by the Board at its 20 November 1995 meeting requesting a bus shelter and seat to be provided at the bus stop outside 330 Estuary Road.
19.3 WAINONI/ARANUI FAMILY CENTRE/RECREATION ANNEX BUILDING PROJECTS
The Community Activities Officer provided a building update of Wainoni/Aranui Family Centre and Recreation Centre (Annex) which included a resource room and courtyard shelter for the Family Centre and storage for the Recreation Centre.
19.4 SERVICE EASEMENT DELEGATION TO OFFICERS SUBCOMMITTEE
The Board considered a report from the Management Planning Officer, Parks which sought Council approval for a delegation to an Officers Subcommittee for the approval of service easements in reserves.
19.5 WATER SERVICES UNIT CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAMME - 1995/96 PROGRESS REPORT
A report from the Water Services Manager was provided to Community Boards with information on the Capital Works Programme for completion in their area in the 1995/96 financial year. It is proposed that the Boards receive these reports three times each financial year - in November, February and May, this being the first such report.
19.6 CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS INC
A report from the Manager, Queen Elizabeth II Park was received for information outlining a proposal for a regional training, high performance centre and competition venue for the Christchurch School of Gymnastics Inc at Queen Elizabeth II Park.
19.7 PROPOSED STREET NUMBERING CHANGE - BROADHAVEN AVENUE
This report notified the Community Board on the change of street numbers for Broadhaven Avenue. It is proposed to renumber Broadhaven Avenue starting from Queenspark Drive and heading east. This would allow development to be undertaken in the future with the same road name.
19.8 RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATIONS
Mr Grant Jeffreys (Windsor/Westhaven Residents' Group) was in attendance and addressed the Board on traffic concerns at the intersection of Queen Elizabeth II Drive and Burwood Road. Mr Jeffreys tabled a letter relating to a proposal to construct an underpass at this intersection.
The Board resolved that the draft resolution to exclude the public as set out on page 45 of the Agenda be adopted.
The meeting concluded at 6.30 pm
CONFIRMED THIS 29TH DAY OF APRIL 1996
D C DOBBIE
CHAIRMAN