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26. 2. 97
HAGLEY/FERRYMEAD COMMUNITY BOARD
WEDNESDAY 5 FEBRUARY 1997
A meeting of the Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board
was held in the Wooden Chamber, Durham Street
on Wednesday 5 February 1997 at 4.30 pm
PRESENT: Anna Crighton (Chairperson), Richard Boulton
David Cox, John Freeman, Liz McRostie,
Aaron O'Brien, Bob Todd
APOLOGIES: Apologies were received and accepted from
Heather Brown and Charles Manning.
The Board reports that:
PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION
1. NEW BRIGHTON/QUEENSPARK/SHORELINK BUS ROUTES -
BUS STOPS RR 4503
| Officer responsible | Author |
| City Streets Manager | Lorraine Wilmshurst, Traffic Engineer |
| Corporate Plan Output: Street Markings and Signs 9.6.0 |
The purpose of this report is to gain Council approval for the installation of five new bus stops for the Avondale/New Brighton bus routes.
The Canterbury Regional Council has requested the installation of 78 new bus stops in total to serve the major route changes for the No 10 Parklands/New Brighton, No 29 Queenspark/ New Brighton, No 5 New Brighton and Shorelink services. Five of these are in the Hagley Ward.
The schedule of the proposed bus stop positions was advertised in the Press (4 times), and Pegasus Press. A letter was hand delivered to all adjacent property owners where a bus stop is to be installed. All enquires resulting from the advertising and letters have been addressed.
As the new bus stops are located on collector roads, the bus stops need the approval of the Council.
Recommendation: 1. That a bus stop be installed on the west side of Gloucester Street North commencing at a point 57 metres from its intersection with Woodham Road and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 17 metres.
2. That a bus stop be installed on the east side of Gloucester Street North commencing at a point 45 metres from its intersection with Woodham Road and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 17 metres.
3. That a bus stop be installed on the west side of Gloucester Street North commencing at a point 80 metres from its intersection with Avonside Drive and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 17 metres.
4. That a bus stop be installed on the east side of Gloucester Street North commencing at a point 40 metres from its intersection with Avonside Drive and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 17 metres.
5. That a bus stop be installed on the east side of Avonside Drive commencing at a point at its intersection with Ngarimu Street and extending in a easterly direction for a distance of 17 metres.
2. SALE OF LAND - AVONSIDE DRIVE RR 4371
| Officer responsible | Author |
| Property Manager | Dave Falls, Property Services Officer |
| Corporate Plan Output: New Assets (Fixed Assets) |
In 1983 the Council purchased the property at 62A Avonside Drive for the proposed Fendalton/Avonside Expressway.
As a condition of the uplifting of the expressway designation from the properties situated between Fitzgerald and Linwood Avenues the Council agreed to declare Avonside Drive a limited access road and provide alternative access to the properties fronting Avonside Drive via an extension to Gilby Street situated at the rear of the properties. As the limited access prevents vehicular access to the properties from Avonside Drive.
No 62A is a rear section containing 1553m2 part of which was removed for the formation of the Gilby Street extension to provide alternative access to the neighbouring properties while part was added to Beverley Park as depicted and shown on the attached plan S2231 as "B" and "C".
Area "A" on the plan was the former accessway to the section over which the neighbouring property, No 62, held a right of way
As the land is now surplus to requirements it is proposed to dispose of the area to the owner at valuation as assessed by Ford Baker, registered public valuers.
Comments
The proposed disposal is almost identical to one approved by the Council at 68 Avonside Drive at its August 1995 meeting and will complete the Avonside Drive limited access legalisation between Fitzgerald Avenue and Stanmore Road.
In order for the disposal to comply with the provisions of Section 230 of the Local Government Act 1974 it will be necessary to adopt the following resolution.
Resolution
The Christchurch City Council hereby resolves to dispose of the land described in the following schedule.
Schedule
All that parcel of land containing 172 square metres or thereabouts being Part Lot 2 DP 12039.
Recommendation: 1. That the above resolution be adopted.
2. That the land be disposed of as outlined above.
3. TRANSFER OF LAND - LAW LANE RR 4335
| Officer responsible | Author |
| Property Manager | Dave Falls, Property Services Officer 8/5/8 |
| Corporate Plan Output: Roading Unit Capital Output - New Assets ( Fixed Assets) |
In 1988 the Council resolved to revoke the reservation for road over part of Drayton Lane and exchange the land for a 10m wide accessway in a more suitable location off Drayton Lane to provide vehicular access to the adjoining land.
The new owners of this adjoining land have now an application to subdivide their land into residential lots with access via the Council's accessway.
While the subdivision can be adequately serviced legally by rights of way over the Council land as of right, it is suggested the Council land be transferred to the developers for amalgamation with their land. The benefits to the Council in this action would be as follows:
(a) No road construction cost payable by the Council.
(b) No on-going roading maintenance cost to be met by the Council.
(c) No easements to be created and administered by the Council.
(d) The total responsibility for the keeping of the accessway clear would be the responsibility of the users of the right of way.
(e) The owners have agreed to pay the costs incurred by the Council in transferring the land estimated not to exceed $1,000.
It should be noted the costs for forming the right of way are estimated to be $20,000 to $30,000.
In order for the transfer to comply with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1974 it will be necessary to adopt the following resolution.
Resolution
Pursuant to Section 230 of the Local Government Act 1974 the Christchurch City Council hereby resolves to dispose of the land described in the following Schedule:
Schedule
All that parcel of land containing 1056m2 or thereabouts being Lot 4 DP 54110 contained in CT 32B/83.
Recommendation: 1. That the above resolution be adopted.
2. That the 1056m2 area of Council land be incorporated in the proposed subdivision, subject to the subdivider meeting the agreed costs.
4. property purchase and LEGALISATION for roading and sale of land - bayswater crescent rr 4333
| Officer responsible | Author |
| Property Manager | Dave Falls, Property Services Officer 20/3/140 |
| Corporate Plan Output: Roading Unit Capital Output - New Assets (Fixed Assets) |
This report seeks Council approval to the acquisition and legalisation of the following property in Bayswater Crescent to allow the enclosed plan of subdivision to deposit.
The details are as follows:
| Address: | Bayswater Crescent Extension |
| Owner: | Everbright Realty |
| Area: | 669m2 |
| Legal Description: | Lots 55 and 56 DP 72792 Contained in Certificate of Title 40D/335 |
| Zone: | Living 1 |
| Comments: | The owners have lodged a plan of a 56 lot subdivision fronting St John Street with a new road connecting St John Street to Bayswater Crescent. As Lots 55 and 56 are unable to be vested as road due to the existing easements, the owners have agreed to make the land available at no cost and contribute the sum of $1,000 towards the Council's costs in legalising the land as road pursuant to the provisions of the Public Works Act 1981 which will effectively extinguish the easement and allow the plan to deposit. |
| Proposed Settlement: | In effecting the above the Council's costs in this matter are not expected to exceed $1,000. The matter is reported for Council decision because this is a Public Works Act transaction for which no officer delegation is allowed. |
Recommendation: That the above settlement be confirmed.
5. ROADING PROPERTY - RR 4504
158 BRIDLE PATH ROAD AND 31 MAFFEYS ROAD
| Officer responsible | Author |
| City Streets Manager | Sharon O'Neill, Area Roading Officer |
| Corporate Plan Output: Roading Land 9.5 text 13 |
The purpose of this report is to seek the Council's approval in principle to stop two portions of legal road which are no longer required for road widening purposes.
Once negotiations have been completed for formal road closing procedures will be activated.
158 Bridle Path Road
It has been requested by the owner of this property that the road fronting the property be stopped for a depth of approximately 4.5 metres.
This would not compromise future roading proposals, and the new boundary would then line up with the boundary of the adjoining property to the south. The Council would need to obtain a Resource Consent approval before the road is legally stopped as the final road width will be less than the District Plans requirement for a minor arterial road. This can be done in conjunction with the Road Stopping procedure.
31 Maffeys Road
The owners of this property would like to purchase land along their frontage.
The existing garage for the property is partially on legal road. Stopping of some of the legal road along the property frontage would allow the garage to be wholly on private property. The land from the back of the footpath to the existing property boundaries drops away and is either used for driveways or landscaped. It is recommended that the land in front of this property be stopped, but that a legal road width of 14 metres be retained to comply with the City Plan's requirements. The future boundary of this property would then line up with the boundary of the property on the corner of Santa Maria Avenue.
Recommendation 1 That approval, in principle, be granted for the stopping of the area of land in front of 158 Bridle Path Road as shown on the attached plan.
2 That approval, in principle, be granted for the stopping of the area of land in front of 31 Maffeys Road as shown on the attached plan.
PART B - ITEMS DEALT WITH BY THE BOARD AND REPORTED FOR INFORMATION ONLY
6. CONFIRMATION OF MEETING REPORT
It was resolved that the report of the Ordinary meeting of 26 November 1996 both Open and Public Excluded be confirmed as a true and correct record of that meeting.
7. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT
Mrs B Fallon of Flat 1, 42 Heywood Terrace spoke to the Board on her traffic concerns in the area and sought support in rectifying any future problems.
The Board resolved that a report detailing action taken to date and possible suggestions for safety improvements on the corner of Heywood Terrace at its intersection with Draper Street be presented to the March meeting.
Officers were asked to consider the options of:
1. Provision of post and rails and landscaping on the berm area and to provide costings.
2. Improved lighting
3. Possible traffic calming measures that could be taken to reduce traffic speed.
8. REVIEW OF VOLUNTARY LIBRARIES
A report from the Libraries Manager, Sue Sutherland, seeking Board support on the implementation of the review was considered.
The Libraries Manager recommended that a committee be established to consult with Voluntary Library Committees and outlined a framework for undertaking the consultation.
The Board resolved that a Committee comprising David Cox, John Freeman and Liz McRostie be established to meet with the Voluntary Libraries Committees in the Board's area in order to recommend to the Community Services Committee an appropriate course of action for each library.
9. HALF BASKETBALL COURT
The Area Parks Officer, John Allen, presented a report on the outcome of the Woolston Park Utilisation Project which was commissioned to consider the installation of a hard court area in Woolston Park.
He advised that the report identified differing views in the community and recommended that the court would be more appropriately located elsewhere in a position where there is greater access and visibility and less public opposition.
Members requested that they be provided with a full copy of the report and also asked officers to further consult with the Principal of Woolston School.
The Board resolved:
1. That the proposed installation of a half basketball court at Woolston Park on the old tennis court site be abandoned.
2. That the $3,900 allowed for this project be held for the construction of a half basketball court at Linwood Park if the outcome of the public consultation is favourably disposed towards this site.
3. That officers consult with respective Residents Associations on the proposal to site a half basketball court at Linwood Park and report back to the Board at the April meeting.
4. That the Area Parks Officer report back to the April meeting of the Board on the feasibility of implementing the other recommendations outlined in the Woolston Park Utilisation Project.
5. That the question of supplementary funding be reported to the Board's Budget proposal meeting.
10. NICHOLAS DRIVE PLAYGROUND
The Area Parks Officer sought Board support in consulting with residents who had made submissions on the recently circulated information leaflet which detailed Council's proposals for Nicholas Drive playground.
The Board resolved:
1. That the Board appoint John Freeman to work with officers and the community to resolve the issues raised by submitters concerning the possible installation of play equipment at Nicholas Drive playground.
2. The outcome of these deliberations be reported back to the Board with recommendations
11. REQUEST FOR WHEELCHAIR ACCESS TO SUMNER BEACH
Rodney Chambers, Coast Care Development Officer, reported back on a request made to improve wheelchair access to Sumner Beach.
His report suggested that wheelchair access to Scarborough beach, between Cave Rock and Scarborough was not practicable but that it should be promoted on the beach area north of Cave Rock.
The Board resolved:
1. That wheelchair accessible ramps not be provided down onto Scarborough beach, south of Cave Rock due to major construction difficulties and the high cost, and the fact that an excellent alternative exists close by which is more cost effective and allows more time on the beach than the restrictive few hours each day between Sumner and Scarborough.
2. That wheelchair access be provided and promoted at Sumner beach, north of Cave Rock by providing boardwalks and ramps.
12. CONTROL OF RABBITS (AND OPOSSUMS) ON FARM AND RICHMOND HILL SURROUNDING AREA
Klaus Prusas, Senior Environmental Health Officer Resource Management, together with Tony King of the Parks Unit, and Canterbury Regional Council staff presented a report on the Canterbury Regional Council's proposal to lay Pindone bait by air and land to control the rabbit population.
Board members were advised that it was appropriate that Council's Policy in regard to the laying of 1080 be also applied for Pindone.
The Board resolved:
1. That the use of Pindone for the rabbit baiting programme for the Godley Head, Richmond area be approved subject to compliance with the following conditions:
(a) Notices being erected around the area in which the poison is laid, drawing attention to the use of a controlled pesticide and prohibiting public access. The signs to remain in place for three months.
(b) Public notice being given to the areas in which the poison will be laid and the date of commencement of the laying of the poison. Such notice should be placed prominently in a paper circulating in the district.
(c) That the areas in which poison has been laid be closed to members of the public for the duration of the operation.
(d) For residential areas near the proposed sites for the use of Pindone the following publicity programme by the Canterbury Regional Council should be undertaken in addition to the required public notices and sign posting of poisoned areas.
(e) That vets in the area be notified.
13. LEEDS STREET - P30 RESTRICTION
The Board was asked to consider approving the installation of a P30 parking restriction in Leeds Street to avoid double parking and congestion.
It was resolved that the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 30 minutes on the south side of Leeds Street commencing at a point 9 metres from its intersection with Fitzgerald Avenue and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 29 metres.
14. AUGUSTA STREET PETITION
Members were advised that a 165 signature petition had been received expressing concerns over the volume and speed of vehicles using Augusta Street particularly in the vicinity of the creche and kindergarten.
The Area Traffic Engineer, Barry Cook, suggested that a traffic island in Augusta Street at its intersection with Main Road be considered.
The Board resolved that the Area Traffic Engineer report back to the Special Budget meeting in March with costings for the proposal.
15. JAMES STREET - MOBILITY PARK
Members were asked to approve the installation of an Operation Mobility Park for people using the bowling and croquet clubs in James Street.
It was proposed to install crossing blocks over the channel to ease access but in order to keep these clear for disabled persons' access, parking restrictions needed to be installed.
The Board resolved that the parking of vehicles be restricted at all times to vehicles displaying Operation Mobility concession cards on the north east side of James Street commencing at a point 110m metres from its intersection with Taupata Street and extending in a south easterly direction for a distance of 3.6 metres.
16. STRUCTURE ON STREET - 190 MT PLEASANT ROAD
The Board was asked to consider a request from the property owners of 190 Mt Pleasant Road to extend a single garage in order to accommodate an extra vehicle.
It was resolved that approval be granted subject to compliance with the following conditions.
1. A Building Consent & Resource Consent being obtained for the structures.
2. A standard Deed of Licence being entered into with the Council prior to construction commencing.
3. The licensee being entirely responsible for the stability, safety, and future maintenance of the garage and formation work associated with the structure.
4. The site is to be kept in a safe and tidy condition at all times during the course of construction.
5. Construction of the structure being commenced within six months and completed within 12 months or this approval will lapse.
6. No alteration being permitted to the existing road seal.
17. MONCKS SPUR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION STAGE 3.
Due to an increase in costs the Board was asked to extend the previously authorised contract sum.
Members were concerned at the cost over-runs and officers were requested to provide additional information on the validity and accuracy of the bore holes as well as details on the steps involved in the contract process.
The Board resolved that the increase to the original authorisation from $325,250 to $375,200 be confirmed.
18. BORDESLEY STREET KERB AND CHANNEL REPLACEMENT
A report seeking the Board's approval for the acceptance of the tender for the above works was considered.
The contract is for the construction of kerbs, channels, asphaltic concrete paths, grassed berms, drainage works, concrete paver platforms, road shoulder restoration and granular overlay in Bordesley Street from Ferry Road to Harrow Street.
Members sought clarification from officers on the discrepancies in the amount budgeted for in the 1996/97 Roading Programme ($376,000) and the estimated cost of $400,000.
The Board resolved that the lowest price conforming tender of Works Operations Unit for the sum of $412,358.20 be accepted.
19. SUMNER FLOOD RELIEF PIPE SMELLS
Paul Dickson, Land Drainage Engineer, presented his report on the on-going efforts to deal with smells and sediment build up in the Sumner Flood Relief Pipe.
The Board resolved:
1. That the Water Services Unit advise affected residents of the situation and of progress to date.
2. That the Water Services Unit continues to monitor smells and proceed with the current level of activity.
3. That the Water Services Unit attempts mud removal with the assistance of natural catchment run off in autumn/winter 1997.
20. PROPERTY DECISION MAKING FLOW CHART
Members were asked to consider proposed changes in the Property Decision Making flow chart. Community Boards, had in the past, recommended to Council on surplus properties and the proposals were for the Projects and Property Committee to become the independent arbitrator.
The Board resolved to support the proposed changes.
21. DOG EXERCISE AREA
Members were advised that a report on possible locations for dog exercise areas would be presented to the April meeting.
The Board resolved that the identification of suitable locations for dog exercise areas be reported to the March meeting.
22. ALLOCATION OF PROJECT FUNDS
The Board resolved that a Special Meeting be held at 4.15pm on Friday 7 March in the Boardroom, Linwood Service Centre, to consider the allocation of the Board's Project Funds.
23. PROPERTY PURCHASE AND LEGALISATION FOR ROADING AND SALE OF LAND - BAYSWATER CRESCENT
At the recommendation of Pam Ellis, Property Services Manager, it was resolved to remove this item from the public excluded section of the meeting and consider it in the open section of the meeting. (Clause 4 refers)
24. ITEMS RECEIVED
24.1 GUARD RAIL - MAIN ROAD REDCLIFFS
Correspondence was received from Mrs Rule of 5 Main Road, Redcliffs, thanking Board members for their efforts in having a guard rail installed outside her home.
24.2 COMMUNITY BOARD COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
Richard Boulton, a member of the inter Community Board Working Party provided members with an update on a preliminary meeting held with representatives of Shirley-Papanui, Riccarton-Wigram and Spreydon-Heathcote Community Boards.
24.3 COAST CARE PROGRAMME HALF YEAR REPORT 1996/97
Members were provided with a six monthly report updating them on the projects carried out by the Parks Unit, Coast Care Programme. Members requested that the coastal areas of Ferrymead be included as part of their annual bus tour.
24.4 MARLBOROUGH/HAVELOCK/CLIVE STREET
Members were updated on the investigations into the possible installation of traffic restraints in Marlborough/Havelock and Clive Streets. The Traffic Engineer, Lorraine Wilmshurst advised that the Draft Linwood Neighbourhood Improvement Plan showed traffic restraints at this intersection and that once this NIP was approved the restraints would become part of the budget priority list.
24.5 1996/97 ROADING PROGRAMME
Members received for information an update on progress with City Streets Projects in the Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board area which are programmed for the 96/97 financial year.
24.6 PARKS CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAMME 1996/97
Members were provided for information a progress report on Parks Capital Projects within the Board's area as at 31st December 1996.
24.7 WATER SERVICES CAPITAL WORKS REPORT TO 31 DECEMBER 1996
Members were provided for information progress on the Water Supply and Land Drainage Capital Works to the end of December 1996. Members were concerned at the style of the report and also that no officers from the Unit were present at the meeting to respond to questions.
24.8 "SALT BUSH" CLASSIFICATION AS PLANT PEST
An update was provided on the Environmental Committee's discussion on the classification of Salt Bush.
24.9 LANCASTER PARK WORKING PARTY
Members were advised of the outcomes of the recent meeting of the Working Party.
24.10 BOARD'S DISCRETIONARY ALLOCATION - INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF POVERTY
The Community Manager provided details on how the $2,000 allocated towards community Christmas dinners had been distributed.
24.11 DRAFT DOG CONTROL POLICY
The Community Manager advised that the Draft Dog Control Policy had been prepared and was available for public comment and submissions.
24.12 NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT GROUP CO-ORDINATION
The Community Manager advised that feedback had not been forthcoming from the Police on how previous Council contributions had been utilised.
24.13 LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION
An application for a Change of Ownership to Sumner's Wine Bar, 27 Wakefield Ave was received.
24.14 GILBY RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
Mrs F Ryman spoke to the Board on a number of concerns her Association had. These included:
25. ITEMS DEFERRED
25.1 RETREAT ROAD TRAFFIC ISLAND
The Area Traffic Engineer, Barry Cook, provided a report on a request to remove the traffic island in Retreat Road at its intersection with Lionel Street. Members resolved that this matter be deferred until such time as the Residents' Association had been consulted.
25.2 INDIGENOUS ECOSYSTEM MAPPING
A request was received at the Board's 26 November meeting, seeking further funding towards Eco-system mapping of the Port Hills. This matter was deferred to allow further discussions with the Environmental Policy and Planning Unit in order to determine Council's input into the process. A response from Liz Briggs, Senior Planner Conservation, recommended that assistance be given to Lucas and Associates to complete the series. Members sought further information on Council funding to date and resolved that this matter be deferred until the March meeting.
The meeting closed at 6.52 pm
CONFIRMED THIS 5TH DAY OF MARCH 1997
ANNA CRIGHTON
CHAIRPERSON