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26.2.97
FENDALTON/WAIMAIRI COMMUNITY BOARD
4 FEBRUARY 1997
A meeting of the Fendalton/Waimairi Community Board was held on
Tuesday 4 February 1997 at 4.00 pm
PRESENT: Barbara Stewart (Chairman), Val Carter, Graham Catley,
Cheryl Colley, Pat Harrow, Keith Nuttall, Ian Rivers,
Hazel Tait, Ron Wright
The Board reports that:
PART A--MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION
1. PROPOSED ROAD STOPPING:
DISPOSAL OF REDUNDANT ROAD WIDENING--STRAVEN ROAD
RR 4353
| Officer responsible | Author |
| City Design Manager | Lester Reilly, Legal Surveyor Design Stephen Cribb, Property Officer |
| 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.
Approval in principle was given by the Fendalton/Waimairi Community Board at its December 1996 meeting to dispose of the unformed portion of Straven Road adjoining property No 131 as the land is not required for road purposes.
Negotiations between the Council officers and the adjoining land owners have been satisfactorily concluded subject to a successful road stopping procedure.
Part of the land is formed as grass berm and the balance of the land is covered in bushes.
The plan is attached.
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 that portion of road as shown on the plan and described in the Schedule hereto.
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 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.
The land is situated alongside and occupied by No 131 Straven Road and is 0.8 m in width.
Schedule
Portion of Straven Road being all that parcel 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 | 31 m2 | 19718 | Lot 1 DP 12252 |
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.
2. WAIMAIRI ROAD--PARKING CHANGES AT WESTBURN SCHOOL
RR 4441
Clause 7 of this report sets out the Board's consideration of proposed changes being made to improve traffic and pedestrian safety in the general vicinity of the entrances to Westburn School off Waimairi Road.
With Waimairi Road being classified as a collector, Council approval is required for the following parking changes to be made.
Recommendation: 1. That the existing parking restrictions on the west side of Waimairi Road commencing at its intersection with Greers Road and extending in a northerly direction for 40m be removed.
2. That a Loading Zone with a maximum time limit of 5 minutes between the hours of 8.30 - 9 am and 2.00 - 3.30 pm be installed on the west side of Waimairi Road commencing at a point 65m north of its intersection with Greers Road and extending for a distance of 30m.
3. MERIVALE ROADING PROJECTS--REVIEW RR 4441
The Board recently gave its support to the setting up of a community based Merivale Working Party to review and give feedback on the existing and future planned roading needs adjacent to the commercial areas in Merivale. (Clause 7 of this report refers) Allied to this was a decision made by the Board to place a hold on a number of local works pending the results of the Working Party's review.
The growth in traffic volumes and the impacts that this was having on local streets has been of concern to the Board for a number of years.
It is the Board's belief that these continuing problems are being compounded by the absence of a dedicated northern access and as such it is the Board's wish that the planned review into the future transportation needs in the northern part of the City is completed as soon as possible.
Recommendation: That the Council give extreme urgency to addressing the question of the northern outlet because of the continuing increasing traffic problems occurring in the northern residential suburbs of Christchurch.
PART B--ITEMS DEALT WITH BY THE BOARD AND REPORTED FOR INFORMATION ONLY
4. CONFIRMATION OF REPORT--26 NOVEMBER 1996
The Board resolved that the report of the Board meeting held on 26 November 1996 (both open and public excluded sections) be confirmed.
5. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT
5.1 MERIVALE LANE
Mr Pip Hall, Board Chairman, Selwyn House School and Mrs Jane Mitchell a resident of Merivale Lane addressed the Board and spoke in support of the planned works proceeding at the Papanui Road/Merivale Lane intersection.
A separate report from the Board's Traffic Safety Committee had recommended that the work be delayed pending the review of the Merivale Traffic Plan commencing in March.
Having considered the submissions made and arising from the resulting discussion, the Board resolved that the Merivale Lane/Papanui Road works proceed as soon as possible.
5.2 LEINSTER ROAD
Mr S Dacre of 11 Leinster Road presented submissions detailing concerns about the proposed layout and roading treatment at the Leinster/Rossall intersection and of the process used in consulting with the local residents and others regarding the intended works.
The Board resolved that the Leinster Road work be the subject of further consultation by way of a public meeting and a survey of residents/occupiers.
5.3 AVONHEAD BUS ROUTES/BUS STOPS
As referred to in Clause 8 of this report, requests had been received from a number of residents wishing to address the Board on concerns regarding the proposed No. 21 Merrin bus service including consultation issues and bus stop locations.
Submissions on these various aspects were made in person to the Board by Mrs G West-Bercovitch of 339 Withells Road, Mrs R Burns 303 Withells Road, Mrs M Wright 305 Withells Road, Mr G Miles 309 Withells Road and from Mr A J F Wilding on behalf of the owners of 357 Withells Road and from Councillor Margaret Murray.
Letters of concern were also tabled from Mrs J Mills of 303a Withells Road and from Mrs J Hofland of 307 Withells Road.
Officers from the Canterbury Regional Council were also in attendance to comment on the consultation arrangements undertaken by the Canterbury Regional Council during the lead-up period to this meeting.
In the officers' report to the Board, it was noted that Apsley Drive, Avonhead and Withells Roads were collector roads and as such the outcomes of any Board recommendation on bus stop locations on these roads would need to be reported to the Council for confirmation at its meeting on 26 February. Hawthornden Road and Kedleston Drive however, as local roads could be dealt with directly by the Board.
Having received the various reports and submissions, the Board resolved that the Waimairi Ward Members be granted power to act to undertake further consultation with local residents.
The further meeting with residents was subsequently scheduled for 19 February and the results of this meeting will be submitted directly to the Council by way of a supplementary report from the Board Chairman.
6. ANNUAL PLAN COMMITTEE--REPORT OF 9 DECEMBER 1996
RR 4439
The Board considered a report from its Annual Plan Committee where consideration had been given to reviewing the Policy Unit's responses to the Board's list of project proposals, the Board's Statement of Issues, Project Funding for 1997/98 and the remaining allocation of the Board's 1996/97 Discretionary Funding.
In dealing with these specific topics the Board resolved as follows:
1997/98 PROJECT FUNDING
1. That the projects listed (in the report) be approved for project funding allocation for 1997/98 with the balance to be determined in March 1997.
2. That the Annual Plan Committee be provided with power to act if there is a need for the Board's "projects" to be identified prior to consideration by the Board.
3. That the action taken by the Committee in further pursuing the two project proposal matters be confirmed.
1996/97 DISCRETIONARY FUNDING
1. That the amended discretionary funding allocation for the Cultural Festival be amended to $555.00 thereby leaving a further $445.00 available for allocation by the Board.
2. That the sum of $22,555.00 of discretionary funding for 1996/97 as detailed in the report be approved.
7. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE--REPORTS OF 17 DECEMBER 1996 AND 23 JANUARY 1997 RR 4441
From its consideration of the Committee's recent meetings the Board resolved on the various matters as follows:
BURNSIDE HIGH SCHOOL--PETITION RE GREERS ROAD
That a location plan be prepared and circulated for public comment showing a painted flush median protected by two small islands.
MERIVALE ROADING PROJECTS--REVIEW
1. That the Working Party progress its review of traffic and roading related issues in the immediate Merivale Mall area.
2. That Ron Wright, Keith Nuttall and Hazel Tait represent the Board on the Working Party.
3. That if a suitable no parking restriction can be arranged within the officer's delegation, this proceed at the earliest possible time to give effect to easier traffic movement in the Office Road/Akela Street area.
4. That the circulated plan for the reconstruction of Akela Street be endorsed.
5. That the on-street parking arrangements for Akela Street (as detailed in the report) be referred to affected residents for comment and report back to the Board.
6. That during the period 1--20 March 1997 inclusive, whilst Keith Nuttall is on leave of absence, Ian Rivers be appointed to the Traffic Safety Committee.
7. That the Council be requested to give extreme urgency to addressing the question of the northern outlet because of the continued increasing traffic problems occurring in the northern residential suburbs of Christchurch.
LEINSTER ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
Clause 5.2 of this report records the Board's decision on this matter.
WAIMAIRI ROAD--TRAFFIC SAFETY AT WESTBURN SCHOOL
1. That no further investigation be undertaken in the meantime regarding the provision of drive-through facilities at Westburn School until such time as a facility that does not require land purchase is identified.
2. That the provision of a painted flush median and pedestrian refuge island between Greers Road and Maidstone Road be investigated with a view to providing a facility during the 1996/97 financial year.
3. That the existing bus stop remain on the west side of Waimairi Road at the northern boundary of Westburn School.
4. That the above information be conveyed to Westburn School.
Clause 2 of this report sets out the Board's request to Council for on-street parking changes to be made in Waimairi Road in the vicinity of the School given the collector road status of Waimairi Road.
MCLEANS ISLAND CYCLEWAY
That cycle counts be undertaken and costing details of the various options be reported back to the Committee by March.
CLYDE ROAD--TRAFFIC SAFETY AT FENDALTON SCHOOL/LIBRARY
1. That the Board seek an early meeting with the Chairman of the Strategy and Resources Committee and the City Manager on the question of the re-location of the Fendalton Library.
2. That subject to the outcomes in 1. above and Ministry of Education approval, the sum of $12,000 be provided from the Board's 1997/98 project funds to extend the existing car park between the Fendalton Library and the Fendalton School.
MERIVALE LANE/PAPANUI ROAD INTERSECTION
The outcome of the Board's consideration of this matter is detailed in Clause 5.1 of this report.
8. AVONHEAD BUS ROUTE/BUS STOPS RR 4442
In a report from the Traffic Engineer, the Board was advised of the Canterbury Regional Council's intention to introduce a new bus service, No. 24 Hyde Park and of proposed route changes to service the No. 21 Merrin route which were both due to commence on 3 March 1997. Associated with these changes was a request from the Regional Council for a number of bus stop locations to be determined in order to service the routes, details of which were scheduled for the Board's consideration.
The report explained the extent of public consultation and site visits undertaken to individual properties aimed at reaching agreement on the placement of bus stops outside specific property frontages.
By the time of the Board meeting, of the 23 bus stop sites required, 21 had received the agreement of the adjoining property owner.
In the days leading up to the Board meeting, a number of requests were received from residents in Withells Road wishing to address the Board directly on the proposal. Specific concerns focused on the use of Withells Road for the new route, the method of consultation used by the Canterbury Regional Council and on the positioning of several bus stops in Withells Road.
Clause 5.3 of this report records the results of the submissions made from a number of residents and of the Board's interim decision on the matter.
9. KERB AND CHANNEL RENEWAL
--ILAM ROAD (CLYDE ROAD TO WAIRAKEI ROAD) RR 4395
Board approval was sought for the proposed kerb and channel renewal work in Ilam Road as provided for in the 1996/97 Annual Plan. The scheme featured thresholds at each intersection and a new splitter island at Wairakei Road.
The Board resolved that the proposed scheme for Ilam Road be approved subject to the following alterations:
10. POSTER BOLLARDS RR 3898
At its meeting on 26 November 1996, the Board decided that possible sitings for bollards be determined by the Board in February 1997 with initial consideration to be given during the bus tour of inspection conducted on 11 December 1996.
After further considering the matter, the Board resolved that the placement of a poster bollard outside the Fendalton Library and at up to five shopping centres within the Board's area be further investigated and reported back to the Board.
11. FENDALTON PARK CROQUET CLUB--CLUBROOMS RR 4443
Prior to pending consideration by the Parks and Recreation Committee and then the Council, the Board was advised of the Club's request to replace its existing clubroom facilities within their leased area on Fendalton Park.
Specific details of the proposal were elaborated on by way of a report from the Area Parks Officer.
The Board resolved to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Committee:
That the Fendalton Park Croquet Club's application to build a new clubroom within their leased area at Fendalton Park be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. That the Club obtain a Resource Consent and Building Consent for the new construction.
2. That a Consent to demolish the old building be obtained.
3. That the design of the building and the exterior colour scheme be to the Parks Manager's satisfaction.
4. That any landscaping required by the Parks Manager be installed at the Club's cost.
5. That the contractor undertaking the construction pay a $2,000 bond prior to gaining site access.
6. That all costs associated with this application are the responsibility of the Club and all contractors involved in the development are to carry out construction in accordance with the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.
7. That the approval lapse if the development is not completed within two years of the final approval being granted.
12. COMMUNITY PRIDE GARDEN AWARDS RR 3996
In a report submitted by the Area Parks Officer, the Board was asked to determine how certificates would be presented to recipients of Awards in respect of this years Community Pride Garden Awards.
The report noted that with the recent changes made to the Award criteria it was likely that there would be a significant increase in the number of recipients required to attend an Award function.
Members were unanimous that a function was an appropriate means of recognising such community achievement and effort and as such should be continued with.
Accordingly, the Board resolved to continue to host a presentation function for recipients of the Community Pride Garden Awards.
13. CANTERBURY FLOAT FISHING CLUB RR 4445
The Area Parks Officer reported on a proposal to have Lake Bryndwr and several other areas stocked with tench fish.
Members felt a need to be better informed about various issues involving Lake Bryndwr and a site visit would assist in this regard.
The Board therefore resolved that the Lake Bryndwr proposal be deferred in order for further information to be provided and a site visit undertaken.
14. JELLIE PARK--CULTURAL FESTIVAL, 1 DECEMBER 1996 RR 3571
The outcomes associated with the successful hosting of last December's Cultural Festival at Jellie Park were reported on.
The Board resolved to thank the Community Activities Officer for her efforts in co-ordinating the 1996 festival and that the Board provide support for a similar event in 1997/98.
14. BOARD CONSULTATION--PROGRAMME FOR 1997/98 RR 4449
Scheduled for the Board's consideration were the consultation arrangements for 1997/98 with community groups and individuals as discussed at the informal Members/staff meeting held on 19 December 1996.
The programme as scheduled, was confirmed.
15. PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY NAME
WEST/94/2059, 18 BOUNTY STREET, M A McFADYEN RR 4396
The name "Fadges Lane" was approved for the new right-of-way off Bounty Street.
16. APRIL BOARD MEETING--CHANGE OF DATE RR 4455
So as to better enable all Board Members to attend the April meeting following the Easter break, it was resolved that the April ordinary meeting of the Board be altered to Thursday 3 April 1997 commencing at 1.30 pm.
17. DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS COUNCIL PROPERTY RR 4456
The Board resolved to support the proposed changes to the decision making flow chart involving the disposal of surplus Council property.
18. ITEMS RECEIVED
18.1 1996/97 Roading Programme
Information was received on the progress involving roading projects to be undertaken in the Board's area during 1996/97.
18.2 Parks Capital Works Programme 1996/97
Details on progress regarding parks works for 1996/97 were received.
18.3 Harewood Hall Improvements--Update
The Board received a progress report on the pending improvements to the Harewood Hall.
18.4 1997/98 Annual Plan--Board Project Proposals
Information was received detailing the outcome from submissions made to Policy Units in respect of the Board's project proposals for 1997/98
18.5 Water Services Capital Works to 31 December 1996
A progress report on those water supply and land drainage capital works being undertaken in the Board's area was received.
19. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC
The Board resolved to adopt the resolution detailed in Clause 23 of the Agenda.
CONFIRMED THIS 4TH DAY OF MARCH 1997
BARBARA STEWART
CHAIRMAN