SPREYDON/HEATHCOTE COMMUNITY BOARD

2 MAY 1996

A meeting of the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board

was held on 2 May 1996, at 4.00 pm

PRESENT: Mr Oscar Alpers (Chairman), Mrs Carole Anderton,

Mr Philip Clearwater, Mr David Drayton,

Mr Ian Howell, Mrs Patricia Hunter

APOLOGIES: The Board received apologies for absence from Dr Morgan Fahey and Mrs Sonia Gill and resolved to sustain these apologies.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Mrs Ann Lewis.

The Board reports that:

PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION:

1. REVOCATION OF RESERVATION - RUSKIN STREET RESERVE RR 2627

Officer Responsible                     Writer                           
Property Manager                        Bill Morgan, Property Services   
                                        Officer 8/1/2                    
Corporate Plan Output:                                                     

The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval to revoke the reservation over a small portion of the above reserve required for statutory road widening in Ruskin Street (plan attached). Background and Comment

To overcome the shortage of public open space in Addington, the Council in 1989 acquired No. 47 Ruskin Street for these purposes and subsequently purchased No. 46 Burke Street in 1993 for addition to the reserve. At the time the Ruskin Street property was acquired, the Council was informed that approximately 74m2 would ultimately be required for road widening, the frontage to the property being designated for these purposes in the District Scheme. The proposal to widen Ruskin Street which is underwidth has been included within the City Plan and while not imminent or on the five year works programme, to remain in the plan the work must be completed within ten years. The survey of the area required has been completed and is depicted on the attached plan and it will be noted that only 32m2 is required compared to the original estimate of 74m2. To facilitate this action it will be necessary to revoke the reservation over the land concerned and in accordance with Section 24 of the Reserves Act 1977 the Council is required to advertise its intention to do so giving any person affected by the proposal the right to object. Accordingly it will be necessary to pass the following resolution. Recommendation: That the Council adopt the following resolution: Resolution Subject to the provisions of Section 24 of the Reserves Act 1977 being complied with the Council hereby resolves to seek the approval of the Minister of Conservation to the revocation of the reservation over the following parcels of land. Part Rural Section 66 containing 29m2 being more particularly shown as parcel "A" on SO Plan 19551 together with Part Lot 7 DP 632 containing 3m2 being part of Certificate of Title 21A/1002 being more particularly shown as parcel "B" on SO Plan 19551.

PART B - ITEMS DEALT WITH BY THE BOARD AND REPORTED FOR INFORMATION ONLY

2. CONFIRMATION OF REPORT TO COUNCIL

It was resolved that the report to the Council of the Board meeting of 2 April 1996, as circulated, be confirmed.

3. LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Mrs Ann Lewis had requested leave of absence from all Board activities for the whole of May 1996.

The Board resolved that Mrs Lewis be granted leave of absence from
1-31 May 1996.

4. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT

The Rev. Darcy Haliday addressed the Board on behalf of the Beckenham Business Association, expressing the appreciation of the Association for the efforts of the Board, but also expressing grave concerns at the length of time that it has taken to work this process through. Mr Haliday also expressed concern at the addition of a Safety Audit report at this late stage of the proceedings and indicated his concern that this Safety Audit contained recommendations which differed from the arrangements discussed between the parties at a recent on-site meeting. Mr Murray Lill also addressed the Board in similar vein on behalf of the Beckenham Business Association.

5. STRUCTURE ON STREET APPLICATION

26 WHAREORA TERRACE rr 2710 The Board considered an application for approval for the construction of a timber pole retaining wall approximately 8 metres long and of a maximum height of 1.5 metres on legal road for part of its length.

The Board resolved that approval be granted for this application subject to the following conditions: 1. A standard Deed of Licence being entered into with the Council. 2. The owner being entirely responsible for the stability, safety and future maintenance of the structure. 3. The site being kept in a safe and tidy condition at all times during the course of construction. 4. Construction of the structure being commenced within six months and completed within 12 months or this approval will lapse. 5. No alteration being permitted to the existing road seal level and the owner is responsible to apply for and construct the new vehicle crossing to the Council's specification.

6. REQUEST FOR ADDINGTON CEMETERY LIGHTING RR 2687 The Board had sought provision in the Parks Unit's 1997/98 Capital Works Budget for the Addington Cemetery to be lit at night. The Board considered a report which outlined the concerns of the Parks Unit that it would not be in the best interests of the public for this Cemetery to be lit for reasons which were outlined in the report. Essentially, the concerns were that the Cemetery would form an unsafe entrapment area after dark and that lighting it would encourage people to enter the cemetery after dark. The Board resolved: 1. That the information be received. 2. That the Board accept that, in the interests of public safety, the Addington Cemetery not be lit at night. 3. That the question of lighting other neighbourhood parks in the community and how the $5,000 Project Funds allocation for the enhancement of the Addington Cemetery should now be spent be discussed at the next meeting of the Community Board. 7. HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY CENTRE RR 2700

At the request of the Board, the Assistant Community Activities Officer had undertaken an investigation to determine the demand for a creche facility at the Hillsborough Community Centre. The report indicated that only one creche at present operated in the immediate Hillsborough area but that if local industry and businesses were to use the Hillsborough Community Centre for a creche, more extensive research would need to be carried out. The Board resolved: 1. That the information be received. 2. That, if necessary, the Board consider financially assisting the relocation of the two user groups referred to in the report.

8. HOON HAY COMMUNITY CENTRE RR 2699 The Board considered a report outlining the options available in the event of the status of the Hoon Hay Community Centre being changed so that it became a Community Creche. At present the Community Centre primarily operates as a Community Creche. This causes some problems, which were discussed in the report. The Board resolved: 1. That the information be received. 2. That the status of the Hoon Hay Community Centre be changed so that it becomes the Hoon Hay Community Creche. 3. That the Community Activities Officer investigate the possibility of the Hoon Hay Community Creche Committee running additional Parenting Courses at the Creche. 4. That the Community Activities Officer investigate whether arrangements could be made for the Creche to accommodate the parents of children who attend the Rowley Resource Centre at these courses on a casual basis.

9. ALBERT TERRACE/ARMSTRONG AVENUE/

CENTAURUS ROAD/WILSONS ROAD INTERSECTION RR 2698 The Board considered for information an update report on progress on the proposal to reconstruct the roundabout at the Albert Terrace/Armstrong Avenue/Centaurus Road/Wilsons Road intersection and to provide new pedestrian crossing points for pupils of St Martins School. A plan was attached to the report detailing the improvements proposed to the roundabout and showing the proposed relocation of both School crossing points on Centaurus Road and Wilsons Road to areas with less potential for vehicle conflict. The report advised that this plan has been developed with the Principal and the Board of Trustees of the St Martins School and was supported by the Council. The report saw the proposed solution as a satisfactory outcome to the problem of safety at this intersection. The Board resolved that the information be received. 10. CASHMERE VILLAGE GREEN -

PROJECT FUNDS 1995/96 CARRY OVER RR 2707 The Board allocated $15,000 of its 1995/96 Project Funds for the provision of children's play equipment in the Cashmere area. However, implementation of this project has been delayed because of a lack of unanimity over the most suitable site for this play equipment. The ultimate location of the play equipment in the Cashmere area is now the subject of discussion by a Working Party. The outcome of this consultative process is unknown, but even if it did result in a recommendation to proceed there would not be sufficient time to implement the project in the present financial year. Accordingly, the Board sought a carry forward of these funds to the 1996/97 financial year. The Board resolved that the Council be asked to carry forward the 1995/96 Project Funds allocated for the provision of children's play equipment in the Cashmere area to the 1996/97 financial year and that the Parks Unit be advised of this resolution and requested to seek formal Council approval for the carry forward.

11. GIVE WAY CONTROL - AYNSLEY TERRACE/

GARLANDS ROAD rr 2729 The Board considered a report outlining vehicle conflicts that occur when vehicles make a right turn out of Garlands Road on to Aynsley Terrace. The report proposed the installation of a Give Way control on Garlands Road. The Board resolved that a Give Way control be placed on Garlands Road at its intersection with Aynsley Terrace. 12. PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS

AT COLOMBO STREET/TENNYSON STREET INTERSECTION

RR 2743 The Board considered a report outlining the agreements reached at an on-site meeting at the Colombo Street/Tennyson Street intersection on 18 April 1996 with the interested parties and seeking formalisation of these proposals by way of Board resolution. The Board resolved: 1. That a "no stopping at all times" parking restriction be imposed on the western side of Colombo Street commencing at a point 78 metres measured in a southerly direction from a point opposite the southern kerb line of Strickland Street and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 47 metres. 2. That a "no stopping at all times" parking restriction be imposed on the eastern side of Colombo Street commencing at a point 54 metres measured in a southerly direction from a point opposite the southern kerb line of Strickland Street and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 20 metres. 3. That a "P30" parking restriction be imposed on the eastern side of Colombo Street commencing at a point 7 metres measured in a southerly direction from a point opposite the southern kerb line of Tennyson Street and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 30 metres. 4. That a "P30" parking restriction be imposed on the northern side of Tennyson Street commencing at a point 6 metres measured in a easterly direction from a point opposite the eastern kerb line of Colombo Street and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 38 metres. 5. That a "bus stop" be located on the western side of Colombo Street commencing at a point 80 metres measured in a southerly direction from a point opposite the southern kerb line of Tennyson Street and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 15 metres. 6. That a "bus" stop be located on the eastern side of Colombo Street commencing at a point 70 metres measured in a southerly direction from a point opposite the southern kerb line of Tennyson Street and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 15 metres. 7. That a "bus stop" be located on the western side of Colombo Street commencing at a point 84 metres measured in a northerly direction from a point opposite the northern kerb line of Strickland Street and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 12 metres. 8. That the existing parking restrictions in the described areas be revoked. 13. PROPERTY UNIT - CAPITAL PROJECTS RR 2261 The Board considered for information an update report on progress on the Property Unit's Capital Projects in the Spreydon/Heathcote area. The Board resolved that the information be received.

14. PARKS CAPITAL WORKS 1995/96

PROGRESS REPORT TO 15 APRIL 1996

The Board considered for information a report outlining progress on Parks Unit Capital Works in the Spreydon/Heathcote area up to 15 April 1996. The Board resolved that the information be received. 15. ROADING PROJECTS 1995/96 - PROGRESS REPORT RR 2697 The Board considered for information an update report on progress on Roading Capital Works in the Spreydon/Heathcote area. The Board resolved that the information be received.

16. WASTE MANAGEMENT UNIT - CAPITAL PROJECTS REPORT

The Board considered for information an update report on progress on Waste Management Unit Capital Works Projects in the Spreydon/Heathcote area. The Board resolved that the information be received.

17. UPDATE OF BOARD FUNDS

An update of the Board's Community Development, Discretionary and Employment Initiatives Funds was tabled at the meeting for the information of Board members. The Board resolved that the information be received.

THE MEETING CONCLUDED AT 5.27 PM

CONFIRMED THIS 4TH DAY OF JUNE 1996 (SGD) O T Alpers

CHAIRMAN

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