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23. 7. 97
BURWOOD/PEGASUS COMMUNITY BOARD
30 JUNE 1997
A meeting of the Burwood/Pegasus Community
Board was held on
Monday 30 June 1997 in the Lounge, Wainoni/Aranui Family Centre,
31 Hampshire Street at 4.00 pm
PRESENT: David Dobbie (Chairman), Clare Duff, Dave East, Carole Evans, Don Rowlands, Gail Sheriff, Jack Travis, Chrissie Williams
APOLOGIES: An apology was received and accepted from Alister James.
An apology for lateness was received and accepted from Don Rowlands who was present for all clauses except clause 13 and part of clause 3.1.
Gail Sheriff retired at 6.35 pm and was present for all clauses except clauses 9, 11, 12.
The Board reports that:
PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION
1. QUEENSPARK DRIVE - BUS STOP RR 1762
| Officer responsible | Author |
| City Streets Manager | Lorraine Wilmshurst, Traffic Engineer |
| Corporate Plan Output: Street Markings and Signs |
The purpose of this report is to ask the Council that the bus stop opposite Queenspark School be moved north.
The "Safer Routes to School" Co-ordinator, Paul Cottom, has been looking at the safety issues at Queenspark School. The location of the present bus stop opposite the school creates a visibility problem for the school patrol. The rear end of the bus is inclined to sit out into the carriageway.
It has been requested that the bus stop be moved north to allow the bus to pull parallel to the kerb and eliminate the visibility problem for the school patrol.
Recommendations:
1. That the bus stop on the west side of Queenspark Drive commencing at a point 210.5 metres from its intersection with Broadhaven Avenue and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 14.5 metres be removed.
2. That a bus stop be installed on the west side of Queenspark Drive commencing at a point 193 metres from its intersection with Broadhaven Avenue and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 14 metres.
2. BREEZES ROAD PARKING RR 5535
| Officer responsible | Author |
| City Streets Manager | Barry Cook, Area Traffic Engineer |
| Corporate Plan Output: Street Markings and Signs 9.5 text 38 |
The purpose of this report is to request the installation of a "no stopping area" and a "P5 loading zone" in Breezes Road, to improve safety at Chisnallwood Intermediate School.
As an outcome of the "Safer Routes to School" programme, it has been suggested that the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at school times, on the north side of Breezes Road, opposite Pembroke Street.
If vehicles park in this area when pupils are waiting on cycles to turn right into Pembroke Street then vehicles have to stop or slow right down to avoid them. By banning the stopping of vehicles it eliminates this danger.
The second improvement would be to install a drop off area between the existing `no stopping' restriction over the entrance to the school and the bus stop to the west. This would provide an area to drop off or pick up students and stop parents parking on the no stopping lines or double parking.
Recommendations:
1. That the stopping of vehicles be prohibited from 8.30 to 9.30 am and 2.30 to 3.30 pm Monday to Friday on the north side of Breezes Road commencing at a point 65.3 metres from its intersection with Eglinton Street and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 33 metres.
2. That a loading zone time limit of 5 minutes from 8.30 to 9.30 am and 2.30 to 3.30 pm Monday to Friday, be created on the south side of Breezes Road commencing at a point 70.5 metres from its intersection with Pembroke Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 15 metres.
PART B - REPORTS FOR INFORMATION
3. PETITIONS
3.1 MARRIOTTS ROAD SPEED HUMPS
A petition was received from residents in Shortland Street, the prayer of which read as follows:
"Petition, for the introduction of speed bumps on Marriotts Road."
There were 85 signatures to this petition. In addition, Mr Gary Dillon spoke to the petition. Mr Dillon noted that every household in Marriotts Road had signed the petition. He went on to advise that already two dogs had died of injuries caused by traffic on the road and that there had been near misses for children at the creche. Mr Dillon believed that Marriotts Road was used as a race track in the weekends with some cars getting up to speeds in excess of 100 km/h, the Police were aware of this but due to a lack of resources were unable to constantly monitor the area. Mr Dillon believed that most of the traffic was using Marriotts Road as a through route from Parklands into the city.
After some discussion it was decided that officers report on options for Marriotts Road traffic safety.
3.2 PROPOSED MEDICAL CENTRE
A petition was received from residents in Parkwood Place, the prayer of which read as follows:
"We, the undersigned residents of Parkwood Place, Parklands, Christchurch are totally opposed to the proposed erection of a medical centre on the corner of Queenspark Drive and Parkwood Place, Parklands.
We the undersigned would also prefer to see the proposed site used for residential dwellings."
There were 10 signatures to this petition.
It was decided that the petition be forwarded to the appropriate officers and that the officers report to the Board on possible outcomes.
4. CORRESPONDENCE
4.1 SIGNAGE - BEXLEY ROAD
A letter was received from Mr Des Walker, Immediate Past President, and Mr Ron McConchie, President of the Bexley Residents' Association, requesting the installation of speed restriction signs on Bexley Road. The Board decided that the City Services Committee be requested to place 50 km/h speed signs on Bexley Road under every ring road sign to indicate the corresponding decrease in speed limit.
5. LAKEWOOD DRIVE RESTRAINT
The Area Traffic Engineer reported on a request from the Windsor/Westhaven Residents' Association to cancel the construction of a threshold on Lakewood Drive at its intersection with Lake Terrace Road. The Traffic Engineer verbally reported to the meeting that a letterbox drop had returned a 50:50 split for and against the proposed works. Therefore it was decided that the Board:
1. Reallocate the budget for a threshold on Lakewood Drive at Lake Terrace Road to a footpath in Lake Terrace Road.
2. Request that this area be placed on the waiting list for a Local Area Traffic Management Scheme in the 1998/99 Council budget.
6. RAWHITI PARK CAMPING GROUND - CALL FOR PUBIC TENDERS
The Management Planning Officer and Parks Technical Officer reported on a proposal to advertise commercial operation of the Rawhiti Park Camping Ground as a tendered concession. The Board felt that it would be pertinent to revisit the management plan, as the current camping ground was no longer appropriate for family users. The Board believed that the area could be better utilised if an alternative activity was placed there. It was therefore decided that the Board request the Parks and Recreation Committee to review the Rawhiti Park Management Plan before proceeding with any future commercial developments in the Rawhiti Park area.
7. NORTH NEW BRIGHTON WAR MEMORIAL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
The Community Activities Officer reported on the outcomes of a community needs analysis recently completed on the North New Brighton War Memorial and Community Centre. In addition to Board discussions Mr Frank Scanlon, representing the North New Brighton Residents' Association, spoke in favour of the retention of the hall and emphasised the wishes of the Working Party to recognise the hall as a peace memorial. The Board decided:
1. To support in principle the recommendations of the North New Brighton War Memorial and Community Centre Working Party.
2. That the Board commission and meet the cost of a feasibility study taking into account the need to further consult with staff, the Project Team, and the Project Team's recommendations as outlined in the report.
3. That the Community Manager be requested to prepare a brief and obtain quotations from suitable project management organisations and to report back to the Board's August meeting.
4. That the brief be approved by a subcommittee of any interested Board members prior to proceeding with a feasibility study.
8. CHRISTCHURCH PIER STAGE 1: SEA ACCESS REPORT ON THE ISSUE OF TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY
The City Design Structural Engineer reported on a meeting to discuss the provision of sea access from the Christchurch Pier. After assurance that the New Brighton Project Team was assessing the options and was aware of the need for a safety plan, the Board decided that the report be received, with a view to officers dealing with the issues in an appropriate fashion in due course.
9. AQUATIC VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
The Water Service's Land Drainage Manager and Land Drainage Engineer were in attendance to brief the Board on aquatic vegetation management in the Avon River. It was decided that:
1. The Board endorse the aquatic vegetation management programmes proposed for the lower tidal reaches of the Avon, Heathcote and Styx Rivers during 1997/98 to be presented to the City Services Committee in August.
2. The Water Services Unit review aquatic vegetation management including levels of service in 12 months and report to the Community Board.
3. Copies of the report be circulated to river user groups and affected residents' associations.
10. ADDING TREES TO THE TREE REGISTER
The Environmental Services Manager reported on the process by which trees were added to the tree register and ways in which additional trees could be included in the register. It was decided:
1. That Board members be proactive and list trees that could be placed on the tree register with the Community Manager.
2. That a letter be sent to each residents' association in the Burwood/Pegasus wards requesting their input into trees that could be placed on the tree register.
11. COMMUNITY MANAGER'S UPDATE
The Board proceeded through information items in the Community Manager's Update. The Board received the information.
12. NEW BRIGHTON MALL WORKING PARTY
The Board received a copy of the minutes of the New Brighton Mall Working Party meeting, held on Tuesday 17 June 1997.
PART C - REPORT ON DELEGATED DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD
13. CONFIRMATION OF REPORT
The Board resolved that the report of the last ordinary
meeting held on Tuesday
3 June 1997 be confirmed.
14. LONSDALE STREET - BUS STOPS
The Area Traffic Engineer requested approval for the relocation of two bus stops in Lonsdale Street. The Board resolved:
1. That the bus stop on the north side of Lonsdale Street commencing at a point 18 metres from its intersection with Shaw Avenue and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 17 metres be removed.
2. That the bus stop on the south side of Lonsdale Street commencing at a point 23 metres from its intersection with Shaw Avenue and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 17 metres be removed.
3. That a bus stop be installed on the north side of Lonsdale Street commencing at a point 57 metres from its intersection with Shaw Avenue and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 15 metres.
4. That a bus stop be installed on the south side of Lonsdale Street commencing at a point 56 metres from its intersection with Shaw Avenue and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 15 metres.
15. ASTON DRIVE - BUS STOP
The Traffic Engineer requested approval for the relocation of a bus stop in Aston Drive. The Board resolved:
1. That the bus stop on the east side of Aston Drive commencing at a point 38 metres south of Neptune Place and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 17 metres be removed.
2. That a bus stop be installed on the east side of Aston Drive commencing at a point 20 metres north of Neptune Place and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 17 metres.
16. GOLF LINKS ROAD - "GIVE WAY" SIGN
The Area Traffic Engineer requested approval for the installation of a "Give Way" sign on Golf Links Road at its intersection with Joy Street, to avoid confusion at the recently installed traffic calming measures in Golf Links Road. The Board resolved that a "Give Way" sign be installed on Golf Links Road at its intersection with Joy Street.
The meeting closed at 6.37 pm
CONFIRMED THIS 4TH DAY OF AUGUST 1997
D C DOBBIE
CHAIRMAN