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25. 6. 97
HAGLEY-FERRYMEAD COMMUNITY BOARD
4 JUNE 1997
A meeting of the Hagley-Ferrymead Community Board
was held on Wednesday 4 June 1997 at 6.30 pm
PRESENT: Anna Crighton (Chairperson), Richard Boulton, Heather Brown, John Freeman, Liz McRostie, Aaron O'Brien, Denis O'Rourke and Bob Todd
APOLOGIES: Apologies were received and accepted from Denis O'Rourke (for lateness) and David Cox
The Board reports that:
PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION
1. STANMORE ROAD PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES RR 5329
| Officer responsible | Author |
| City Streets Manager | Area Traffic Engineer, Barry Cook |
| Corporate Plan Output: Capital Works Implementation 9.5 text 10 |
The purpose of this report is to request that Council approve the removal of two pedestrian crossings in Stanmore Road.
A report to the Hagley-Ferrymead Community Board 7 May 1997 meeting outlined the improvements for pedestrians in Stanmore Road with the support of the Richmond Primary School and the Police. The Board requested a further report on the feedback from the publicity pamphlet and to investigate the effect of this proposal on the IHC premises by the New World supermarket.
To date there have been three responses to the attached pamphlet. One from the Mobil garage which only required an explanation of the works proposed. One from Stanmore Traders, and the third from a bakery. These last two were concerned about the reduction in parking caused by the kerb build outs for the pedestrian refuge island near Draper Street. A modification to the design may be possible which will reduce the number of parking spaces that are removed and hence satisfy these concerns.
The IHC has been visited and the pedestrian improvements have been explained. The main problem now, is that the pedestrian refuge islands have been located to suit pedestrians going to the Richmond Primary School and the New World supermarket. This means that the IHC people will have to walk further to use the pedestrian islands.
Warwick Street is the only access onto Stanmore Road from the supermarket. When observing the existing pedestrian crossing at this point in Stanmore Road it was alarming to see the number of drivers that turn left out of Warwick Street after seeing a gap in the traffic to their right unaware that a pedestrian could have stepped out onto the crossing. The new layout for the supermarket has made this crossing point quite dangerous.
The Board when discussing this item recommended that a project feasibility study be carried out to determine the need for traffic signals at the intersection of Swanns Road and Stanmore Road.
Members requested that the results of this study be presented to the August Project Proposal meeting.
Recommendation:
1. That the pedestrian crossing in Stanmore Road south of Warwick Street be removed.
2. That the pedestrian crossing in Stanmore Road north of Draper Street/Swanns Road be removed.
2. RENAMING OF RADLEY RESERVES RR 5294
| Officer responsible | Author |
| Parks Manager | Neiel Drain, Parks Consultant |
| Corporate Plan Output: Information and Advice Signage/Parks Interpretation. |
The purpose of this report is to advise on naming options for two reserves currently bearing the same name ie Radley. This follows a request from the Hagley-Ferrymead Community Board that officers investigate an alternative name for one of the reserves so as to eliminate confusion that currently exists.
BACKGROUND
The reserves in question are: Radley Park, with entrances off Cumnor Terrace and Riley Crescent and fronting the Heathcote River; and Radley Playground situated on Radley Street nearby.
The name Radley goes back to the 1800s and possibly reflects a former prominent citizen or family of the district. Both reserves were established in the early 1950s. Radley Park, 2.4 hectares in area, was acquired from the then Housing Division of the Ministry of Works arising from a state housing development scheme. Although the original development plan included bowling greens and tennis courts these never eventuated and the park to the present day has largely been used for informal recreational activities.
Radley Playground is a typical local playground reserve, originally 0.2450 hectare in area but recently extended to about double this size.
A search of the Council's archives reveals the following:
Reserves Committee reports in 1953 indicate that the McCombs Memorial Trust Committee gave 200 towards improvements at the playground. It is also evident from the reports that the object of raising the money in the first place was to provide a memorial including a plaque to the late Mr & Mrs James McCombs in recognition of their interest in the welfare of children. The 200 subsidised with 100 from the Council was sufficient to provide several items of play equipment. The playground was officially opened by the late Cr Terence McCombs (son of the above) in November 1953.
At that time the playground was referred to as the McCombs Memorial Children's Playground. It is evident however, that either this name was not formally adopted or dropped out of use in later years and replaced with Radley Playground in line with the common practice of naming local reserves after the street in which they are situated.
James McCombs and his wife Elizabeth were notable in that they collectively served several terms as city councillors between 1913 and 1935, and were both members of Parliament for the Lyttelton / Woolston area, with Elizabeth being the first woman to be a member of the New Zealand Parliament. Their son, Terence, later the Hon Sir Terence OBE, ED was a city councillor 1950-56 and 1977-1982.
Also of note in respect of their community standing is the existence of the McCombs Memorial Garden, Woolston Park, a native New Zealand plant garden dedicated to Mr and Mrs James McCombs in May 1934 following the death of Mr McCombs in 1933.
DISCUSSION - NAMING OPTIONS
The fact that there have been two adjacent reserves bearing virtually the same name was probably not of such great consequence in earlier years in that the local community were familiar with the location and purpose of each. However, today's more transient population requires that public reserves be clearly identified by naming which is unambiguous.
It is evident Radley Park has held that name from its inception and because of this and its relatively large size and prominence is undoubtedly better known by a wider catchment of the population than is Radley Playground. On this basis there is a strong case for retaining its present name.
With regard to Radley Playground, it could be argued its present naming ie its 'street address' is consistent with common practice. However on the basis of the historical information outlined above, the opportunity is presented to recognise and honour a former family of note who served the district well and had a particular interest in the welfare of children. If this is accepted, Radley Playground could simply be renamed McCombs Playground. Within the playground, additional to the name sign, could be a small plaque indicating the historical significance. Also of note is the recent extension of this reserve and the fact that the reserve overall is currently being upgraded with the planting of new trees and shrubs. This development could act as a good focus for the suggested name change.
With reference to the McCombs Memorial Garden at Woolston Park, it is most unlikely any confusion would ever arise in respect of the Radley playground, in that this garden is simply a feature within a well known park, and the name does not appear in any parks register or similar publicity material.
Recommendation:
1. That the present name for Radley Park be retained.
2. That the Radley Playground be renamed McCombs Playground in recognition of Mr James and Mrs Elizabeth McCombs' contribution to the affairs of the local district and their interest in the welfare of children.
3. That the local community be advised of the proposed name change.
3. ROADING PROPERTY - MAJOR HORNBROOK ROAD RR 5324
| 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 areas of legal road which are not required for road widening purposes.
A request has been received from the owners of 139 Major Hornbrook Road that they would like to purchase the land in front of their property. The area in question is currently covered in vegetation and slopes down from the road.
The City Plan requires the minimum width of legal road for a collector road to be 18 metres. It is recommended in this instance however that a legal width of 20 metres be retained as it is on a bend in the road.
As the stopping of these portions of legal road will not contravene the requirements of the City Plan, and are not required for road widening purposes, it is recommended that approval for the stopping be granted.
Following individual requests by property owners, and once negotiations have been completed, formal road stopping procedures would be activated.
Recommendation: That approval, in principle, be granted for the stopping of the areas of land in Major Hornbrook Road as shown on the attached plan.
PART B REPORTS FOR INFORMATION ONLY
4. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT
4.1 COMMUNITY WATCH PROGRAMME
John Bird and Alison Easton spoke to the Board on proposals to extend the Community Watch Programme to the Central City within the four Avenues, Ensors Road, Ferry Road and out to Sumner.
Mr Bird advised there were currently five Community Watch Programmes operating in the city with sponsorship coming from insurance companies and a vehicle retailer. He advised that the running of the Community Watch Programme was entirely voluntary and that any volunteers needed to be over the age of 25 and were thoroughly vetted before being included on the programme. Mr Bird sought a grant of $2,500 from the Board in order to purchase a "hands free" cellphone and spot lights for the proposed Community Watch vehicle.
4.2 AGENDA 21
Di Lucas presented to the Board, and briefly explained, the recently completed set four - Indigenous Eco Systems of the Port Hills. This project had been jointly funded by three community boards and now completes the mapping of the whole of the city. Di advised that the booklets would be on sale within the next fortnight and that she was arranging a full press release.
5. CYCLE PROJECTS
The Transport Projects Officer, Alix Newman, gave the Board a brief overview on cycle projects currently being undertaken in the Hagley-Ferrymead area. Alix commented that the marking of cycle lanes in Tuam Street was now completed and that Ferry Road was progressing well. He outlined a report being presented to the Central City Sub-Committee on the provision of safe storage facilities for cycles in the Square and discussed the new markings to be installed at traffic lights to ensure that cycles could trigger the lights. When questioned on the safety improvements to the tram tracks, Alix advised that this was currently under investigation.
6. OUT OF SCHOOL RESEARCH STUDY
RESEARCH SUMMARY REPORT
Dr Ray Kirk, presented his report regarding the need for out of school care and holiday programmes for children aged 5 to 12 years. Both the Community Activities Officer, Ruth Evans and Recreation Co-ordinator, Ginny Bowden, provided comments on the study where it related to the Hagley-Ferrymead area. The Board decided:
1. To endorse the report's recommendation for the establishment of an inter-agency advisory group and requested that a Board representative be included on that group.
2. That the inter agency advisory group meet and discuss the feasibility of employing a suitably qualified person to assist with achieving the report's stated outcomes if necessary.
7. TAYLORS MISTAKE ROAD SAFETY BARRIER
The Area Traffic Engineer, Barry Cook, provided an update on progress to date on the proposed safety barrier at 139 Taylors Mistake Road. He advised that a full report on the different types of barriers and the costing of each was being prepared and would be available for the budget submission meeting on 11 June. The Board decided to consider making a submission for funding for a barrier at the 11 June meeting.
8. AVON RIVER ISSUES AND OPTIONS FOR MANAGING THE AVON RIVER FLOODPLAIN
The Board at its 7 May meeting, had established a Committee, with power to act, and comprising Heather Brown, John Freeman, Liz McRostie and Aaron O'Brien to review and make submissions on the document. The Board received for information the submission that had been made to the Canterbury Regional Council.
9. OXFORD TERRACE
Members were provided for information with a copy of the questionnaire that had been prepared and distributed to local residents seeking feedback on the efficacy of the reconstruction works of Oxford Terrace between Hurley Street and Kilmore Street.
10. STREET TREE PLANTING
Members were advised for information that Alport Place off Ferry Road had been identified as a suitable street for street tree planting and further that the group of shops in Stanmore Road between Gloucester Street and Hereford Street and the Woolston shops on Ferry Road had been identified as being suitable for environmental beautification.
11. COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS STANMORE ROAD
Members were provided for information with an update on Council action taken to date and possible ways in which the Council could assist the Richmond Neighbourhood Cottage regarding the foregoing issue.
The Board decided to record its strong support for Christchurch as the venue for the holding of any hearing or hearings on the Stanmore Road Community Corrections Facility and requested that this view be communicated to the Department of Corrections legal representatives, the Minister of Corrections, the Richmond Neighbourhood Committee and the Christchurch City Council's legal representatives.
12. REVIEW OF THE BASIS OF THE 1998 LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS
The Board received for information the report of the joint meeting of the Committees of the Hagley-Ferrymead and Spreydon-Heathcote Community Boards that were established to discuss possible common boundary changes.
13. NOTICE OF MOTION
As a result of a notice of motion being received from Denis O'Rourke, the Board decided to review the decision of 14 May 1997, of the Joint Hagley-Ferrymead and Spreydon-Heathcote Community Boards concerning boundary changes and decided to recommend to the Strategy and Resources Committee that the present boundaries of the Hagley and Ferrymead wards be retained without alteration.
The Board further decided that the Spreydon-Heathcote Community Board be advised of this decision.
14. ITEMS DEFERRED
14.1 COWLISHAW STREET
Members were concerned that approval in principle to stop a portion of Cowlishaw Street was being sought when residents had asked that this area be landscaped. The Board decided to let the matter lie on the table pending further consultation with residents.
14.2 KIDS WHO READ SUCCEED:
THE PRE-SCHOOL OUTREACH PROJECT 1996/97
Due to the rescheduling of the Board's meeting time, the author of the report, Bill Nagelkerke, Children's and Young Adults Services Co-ordinator was unable to attend the meeting.
Members were interested in being updated on this project and requested that the matter lie on the table until the July meeting.
PART C REPORT ON DELEGATED DECISIONS TAKEN BY COMMUNITY BOARD
15. CONFIRMATION OF MEETING REPORTS
The Board resolved that the reports of the Ordinary meeting held on 7 May and Special meeting of 5 May be confirmed as true and correct records of those meetings.
16. EVELYN COUZINS AVENUE GIVE WAY
The Board considered a report from the Traffic Engineer, Lorraine Wilmshurst, requesting that consideration be given to approving a "give way" sign on Evelyn Couzins Avenue in order to remove any congestion and to increase safety at the intersection.
The Board resolved that a "give way" sign be placed against Evelyn Couzins Avenue at its intersection with North Avon Road.
17. FERRY ROAD MOTOR CYCLE STAND
The Area Traffic Engineer, Barry Cook, sought Board approval for a motor cycle park on the south side of Ferry Road between Moorhouse Avenue and Lancaster Street. The request had been received from a local motor cycle business in the area.
The Board resolved:
1. That the 30 minute restriction on the south side of Ferry Road commencing at a point 20.5 metres from its intersection with Lancaster Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 64 metres be revoked.
2. That the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 30 minutes on the south side of Ferry Road commencing at a point 20.5 metres from its intersection with Lancaster Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 13.5 metres.
3. That a "motor cycle stand" be created on the south side of Ferry Road commencing at a point 39 metres from its intersection with Lancaster Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 5 metres.
4. That the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 30 minutes on the south side of Ferry Road commencing at a point 51 metres from its intersection with Lancaster Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 33.5 metres.
18. WARWICK STREET "GIVE WAY"
As a result of a request from the Board at its May meeting, a report on the installation of a "Give Way" sign at Warwick Street at its intersection with Stanmore Road was presented. The Area Traffic Engineer, Barry Cook, advised that the installation of a "Give Way" sign at this street would eliminate the confusion for right turning traffic.
The Board resolved:
1. That a "Give Way" sign be placed against Warwick Street at its intersection with Stanmore Road.
2. That the stopping of vehicles be prohibited (at any time) on the south side of Warwick Street commencing at its intersection with Stanmore Road and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 48 metres.
19. LONDON STREET "GIVE WAY"
The Board resolved that a "Give Way" sign be placed against London Street at its intersection with Stanmore Road in order to strengthen the roading hierarchy and eliminate the confusion for right turning traffic.
20. P30 PARKING RESTRICTION WORDSWORTH STREET
Following a request from two businesses operating in the area, the Board resolved that a P30 parking area be created on the southern side of Wordsworth Street commencing at a point 15 m measured in a westerly direction from the western kerbline of Brisbane Street and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 26 metres.
21. CONTRACT NO 96/97-316
MONCKS SPUR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
(NO 133-RURAL BOUNDARY)
The Board was requested to consider accepting a tender for contract work for the continuing reconstruction of Moncks Spur Road from No 133 extending up to the rural boundary. The contract included the construction of kerb and flat channels, hillside channel drainage works, asphaltic concrete paths, grass berms, landscaping, retaining walls, safety fence, alterations to driveways and carriageway pavement (metal courses, chipsealing). The Board was advised that Geoff Ward of Calcon Asphalt Limited, who scored highest on the overall total weighted attributes score, had given an assurance that the work could be completed prior to the specified deadline of 12 December 1997.
The Board resolved that the tender from Calcon Asphalt Limited for the sum of $412,893 be accepted, this being the tender with the highest weighted attribute score.
The meeting closed at 8.50pm
CONFIRMED THIS 2 DAY OF JULY 1997
ANNA CRIGHTON
CHAIRPERSON