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28. 5. 97
FENDALTON/WAIMAIRI COMMUNITY BOARD
6 MAY 1997
A meeting of the Fendalton/Waimairi Community Board
was held on Tuesday 6 May 1997 at 4.15 pm
PRESENT: Hazel Tait (Chairman), Val Carter, Graham Catley,
Cheryl Colley, Pat Harrow, Keith Nuttall, Ian Rivers,
and Ron Wright.
APOLOGY: An apology was received and accepted from Barbara Stewart.
The Board reports that:
PART A--MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION
1. NORTH WEST BUS SERVICES - BUS STOPS RR 4442
The Board considered an update report from the Community Manager on the Canterbury Regional Council's review of bus services for the north west area of Christchurch and an indication was given that the Regional Council's Resource Services Committee was expected to resolve on the future of these services at its next meeting on 28 May.
The provision of bus stops however to service the routes (No 21 Merrin, No 21 Avonhead and No 24 Hyde Park) remained the responsibility of both the Board and the City Council.
During the Fendalton/Waimairi Board's participation in the phases of consultation and the hearing of resident's concerns (in February and March), the Board agreed to offer its assistance to the Regional Council with any further consultation that would be linked to the review process.
The Regional Council subsequently established a core work group to oversee the consultation with meetings for this purpose being held during April and early May. The Fendalton/Waimairi and Riccarton/Wigram Community Boards were represented by their Chairmen and the respective Chairs of both Boards Traffic Committees.
At the meeting of the core group held on 1 May, a comprehensive set of reports was provided covering the analysis of feedback received from all avenues of the consultation with the result that the following aspects were to be resolved upon by the Regional Council's Resource Services Committee at its meeting on 28 May:
1. The future routes for each of the three services.
2. That the approved services commence as from and including Sunday 8 June 1997.
3. That, failing confirmation and installation of bus stop locations prior to the commencement date of the services, they operate as a `hail-n-ride' service until suitable bus stop locations have been approved and installed. Ideally these would be in place by 1 August 1997.
With this overall background, the bus stop locations originally proposed for the routes as before earlier meetings of the Board held on 4 and 27 February 1997 were resubmitted for consideration.
Of the locations now proposed there was only one (adjacent to 357 Withells Road) where agreement had not been reached with the adjacent property owner at that time.
It was further reported that support for the siting of bus stops outside Nos. 8 and 9 Kedleston Drive had since also been withdrawn.
In response to the full review that had been undertaken by the Regional Council, members acknowledged that the Board needed to now exercise its responsibility in providing the required bus stops in anticipation of the routes being confirmed by the Regional Council on 28 May.
Accordingly, with some of the routes utilising collector roads, Council approval for a number of bus stops was therefore required.
Clause 17 of this report records the decisions made by the Board for the positioning of bus stops on the local roads of Kedleston Drive and Hawthornden Road.
Recommendation: That subject to the intended routes being confirmed by the Canterbury Regional Council on 28 May 1997, bus stops be installed on the collector roads of Apsley Drive, Avonhead Road and Withells Road at the following points:
1. On the west side of Apsley Drive 10m from the southern junction with Ansonby Street for a distance of 15m.
2. On the west side of Avonhead Road at the property boundary between No 285 and 287.
3. On the west side of Avonhead Road at the property boundary between Nos. 335 and 337.
4. On the east side of Withells Road at the property boundary between Nos. 314 and 312.
5. On the east side of Withells Road at the property boundary between Nos. 288 and 286.
6. On the east side of Withells Road at the property boundary between Nos. 232 Withells Road and No 56 Merrin Street.
7. On the east side of Avonhead Road at the property boundary between No 286 Avonhead Road and No 3 Grahams Road.
8. On the east side of Avonhead Road 45 metres from the northern junction with Strathean Avenue for a distance of 15m.
9. On the west side of Withells Road 4m south from the property boundary between Nos. 395 and 395a.
10. On the west side of Withells Road at the property boundary between Nos. 357 and 359.
PART B--REPORTS FOR INFORMATION
2. DEPUTATION BY APPOINTMENT
2.1 PAPARUA STOCK WATER RACE SYSTEM REVIEW RR 5273
The Board received an update report from the Engineering Officer, Water Services Unit on the Consultant's findings in respect of Stage 2 of the review undertaken of the Paparua Stock Water Race System.
The report outcomes supported the continuation of the scheme along with the development of a common set of policies, bylaws, and operating rules to be jointly developed by the Selwyn District and Christchurch City Councils to govern the future operation of the system.
Members were advised that copies of the Consultant's full report were available on request and that two public meetings were planned during May to provide an opportunity for discussion and feedback on the report's findings.
The Board decided that the information be received and that officers report back to both Boards (ie Fendalton/Waimairi and Riccarton/Wigram) when further details of draft policies, operating procedures, and bylaws were available.
3. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE -
REPORT OF 21 APRIL 1997 RR 5067
TRUMAN ROAD--PETITION FOR TRAFFIC CALMING
Further to the initial presentation of a petition to the Committee by Mrs V Clark, the Board considered a detailed report from the Area Traffic Engineer detailing the background to previous concerns expressed by the residents of Truman Road about the speed of traffic using the street. As a consequence of these and other concerns in the general area, the Board had developed and recently adopted the Bryndwr Local Area Traffic Management Scheme which recognised the problems identified and included traffic calming devices being installed within the street.
The report noted that the Ilam Road/Aorangi Road intersection was the next work on the implementation list within the LATMS and was budgeted for 1998/99. One option for advancing this work was for the Board to divert funds previously allocated for works currently deferred within the Merivale area. This would enable the problems identified in Truman Road to be addressed as early as 1997/98.
Members were firmly of the view that Truman Road should be attended to ahead of Ilam/Aorangi and that a substitution for the deferred Merivale works could be asked for as part of the forthcoming submissions on the draft Annual Plan.
Accordingly, the Board decided:
1. That the proposed traffic calming measures in Truman Road be accorded a priority for 1997/98 and that a request be made to Council as part of the Annual Plan process for a substitution ahead of the deferred Merivale Works.
2. That the petition organiser be provided with a copy of the Area Traffic Engineer's report and thanked for bringing the concerns of the residents to the attention of the Board.
The various recommendations from the Committee on several other matters were adopted by the Board as follows:
UNIVERSITY CAR PARKING - REVIEW
1. That the residents of Moorpark Place and Karo Place be canvassed to ascertain their views as to the most suitable on-street parking management in their street.
2. That no additional restrictions be applied to the north side of Creyke Road between Barlow Street and Ilam Road.
PAPANUI ROAD/RASTRICK STREET INTERSECTION -
ON-STREET PARKING MANAGEMENT
That the information be received and conveyed to The Flower Gallery owner along with a request that immediate steps be taken to seek resource consent approval for the business operation.
Note: Mr Wright took no part in the discussion or voting on this item.
AKELA STREET - PARKING RESTRICTION
That due to the lack of a clear consensus from the survey results and the acknowledged confusion that had occurred, no changes be made to the existing parking arrangements in Akela Street at this time, but that the parking situation be reviewed following completion of the reconstruction works.
RICCARTON ROAD--TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN
1. That the Committee review the "residential" objectives and their priorities regarding the Traffic Management Plan for Riccarton Road.
2. That Board approval be given for Committee representatives to attend the May meeting of the City Services Committee as a deputation to present any submissions, if necessary.
4. JOINT FENDALTON/WAIMAIRI AND SHIRLEY/PAPANUI
COMMUNITY BOARDS - DISCUSSION ON ROADING AND
TRAFFIC ISSUES RR 5068
A report of further joint discussions held on 25 March 1997 was received.
Matters considered at the meeting included the Greers/Northcote/Sawyers Arms Roads intersection, Sawyers Arms Road/Johns Road intersection, the Railway Cycleway and the intersection of Gardiners and Sawyers Arms Roads.
With regard to cycleways the Board decided that the consultation process regarding the proposed railway cycleway proceed.
The Board further decided that the joint Boards further consider the issue of Northcote/Greers/Sawyers Arms intersection when the up-to-date information is available, and that this consideration include an update on planning for future transport options in the North and West of the city, and that appropriate consultation be undertaken with Transit New Zealand on the matter of the future options for traffic management at intersections with Johns Road.
5. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME - UPDATE RR 5071
Information on progress regarding Board funded community activities/projects within the Fendalton/Waimairi Community Board area as at April 1997 was received.
6. CONSULTATION WITH ASIAN COMMUNITY RR 5072
The Board received the outcomes of the joint discussions held with Riccarton/Wigram Community Board representatives and a number of Asian families held on 21 April 1997.
7. CROSBIE PARK - RICCARTON LEAGUES CLUB -
TRAINING LIGHTS RR 5027
Information was received on the Riccarton Leagues Club's application to upgrade their training lights at Crosbie Park.
8. PARKS CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAMME 1996/97 RR 5034
The Board was informed on progress as at 30 April on those parks capital projects being undertaken in the Board's area. The information was received.
9. 1996/97 ROADING PROGRAMME RR 5048
An update was provided on progress for roading and traffic projects within the Board's area programmed for the 1996/97 financial year. The information detailed in the report was received.
10. REDUNDANT ROAD WIDENING STATUS RR 5074
The Board received a report advising of the status of any redundant road widening associated with forthcoming road reconstruction projects.
The City Streets Unit has noted the Board's interest in the opportunities to consider the utilisation of former road widening designations for possible streetscape enhancements and has agreed to identify such areas at the time where plans for roading projects are being developed.
11. DISPOSAL OF ROAD OCCUPIED BY ADJACENT PROPERTY -
HAWTHORNE STREET RR 5030
Further to a report from the Area Roading Officer, the Board decided that its Redundant Road Widening Committee inspect the properties in Hawthorne Street together with any adjacent streets where redundant road widening exists, to decide whether there is merit in the future retention of the land in Council ownership or whether it is relevant that the land should be offered for disposal.
12. 1997/98 DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN - BOARD SUBMISSION RR 5076
The Board decided that the Annual Plan Committee prepare draft submissions on the 1997/98 draft Annual Plan for presentation to the June meeting of the Board.
13. AVON RIVER--ISSUES AND OPTIONS DOCUMENT -
CONSULTATION PROCESS RR 4999
As part of the current consultation process related to the future management of the Avon River floodplain, the Board decided that its Plans Committee be tasked with preparing a submission, if necessary, for reporting back to the Board.
14. KIDS WHO READ SUCCEED:
THE PRE-SCHOOL OUTREACH PROJECT 1996/97 RR 4938
Details of the pre-school project as reported to the April meeting of the Community Services Committee were received and the Board decided that the Library Team be congratulated on the success of the programme.
15. YEAR 2000 PROJECT
It was agreed that further consideration be given to identifying a Board project to mark the Year 2000.
16. REVIEW OF BASIS OF 1998 LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS -
BOUNDARIES RR 4808
Further to consideration of this matter at its 3 April meeting, the Board took the opportunity to also consider the matter of its boundaries with both the Shirley/Papanui and Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board areas. From the resulting discussion, the Board decided to recommend to the Strategy and Resources Committee that the status quo remain in respect of the boundaries at the interface with the Papanui and Hagley Wards.
PART C--REPORT ON DELEGATED DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD
17. CONFIRMATION OF REPORT - 3 APRIL 1997
The Board resolved that the report of the ordinary meeting held on 3 April 1997 be confirmed.
18. NORTH WEST BUS SERVICES - BUS STOPS RR 4442
Further to Clause 1 of this report, the Board also considered the matter of installing a number of bus stops on the local roads of Kedleston Drive and Hawthornden Road to service the intended new bus routes.
With regard to the safety issues that had arisen during the earlier consultation undertaken by the Board, members agreed that it would be appropriate to ask the Canterbury Regional Council to inform those who had expressed a concern of the findings of the independent studies that had been undertaken.
On both these matters the Board resolved:
1. That subject to the intended routes being confirmed by the Canterbury Regional Council on 28 May 1997, bus stops be installed on the local roads of Kedleston Drive and Hawthornden Road at the following points:
1.1 On the west side of Kedleston Drive 4m south from the property boundary between Nos 9 and 11.
1.2 On the east side of Hawthornden Road at the property boundary between Nos. 135 and 137.
1.3 On the south side of Kedleston Drive 4m east from the property boundary between Nos. 78 Kedleston Drive and 1 Audley Gate.
1.4 On the east side of Kedleston Drive at the property boundary between Nos. 22 and 20.
1.5 On the west side of Hawthornden Road 43m from its southern junction with Bellingham Street for a distance of 15m.
1.6 On the west side of Kedleston Drive at the property boundary between Nos. 39 and 41.
1.7 On the east side of Kedleston Drive 4m south from the property boundary between No 8 Kedleston Drive and 39 Apsley Drive.
2. That on the matter of the earlier concerns expressed regarding road safety issues associated with some sections of the intended routes, the Canterbury Regional Council be asked to inform those concerned of the satisfactory results of the independent checks that were undertaken.
19. BISHOPDALE SHOPPING CENTRE -
P5 MINUTE LOADING ZONE RR 5069
Consideration was given to a report from the Area Traffic Engineer outlining a request received from the Bishopdale Centre Association for the installation of a five minute time limit loading zone adjacent to the New World Supermarket in the Bishopdale Shopping Centre car park.
The Association had sought the restriction to allow a drop-off area for the elderly and to stop cars parking over the entrance to the pedestrian way adjacent to the supermarket, library and community centre.
The Board resolved that a loading zone with a maximum time limit of five minutes be created on the north side of the south car park of the Bishopdale Shopping Centre on the New World frontage commencing at its western end and extending in a easterly direction for 7.5 metres.
20. JELLIE PARK - BASKETBALL HALF COURT RR 5073
The Area Parks Officer reported on a meeting convened by the Fendalton Ward Members on 8 April with a number of local residents concerned about the proposed siting of a basketball half court on the Ilam Road frontage of Jellie Park.
The meeting resulted in an alternative site on the Greers Road frontage being identified subject to consultation with the residents adjacent to the new location. The resulting feedback from the 34 property owners saw one resident oppose the re-siting proposal.
Taking all the factors into account, the Board resolved that the basketball half court for Jellie Park be constructed on the Greers Road site as agreed by the Fendalton Members at the 8 April 1997 site meeting. It was further resolved that the Ilam Road residents be advised of the confirmed location.
21. WAIMAKARIRI/EYRE/CUST RATING DISTRICT LIAISON COMMITTEE - BOARD REPRESENTATION RR 5075
The Board resolved that Graham Catley be appointed as the Board's representative on the Waimakariri/Eyre/Cust Rating District Liaison Committee.
22. CONTRACT NO 96/97 - 230 ILAM ROAD KERB AND CHANNELS ETC (CLYDE ROAD TO WAIRAKEI ROAD) RR 5082
Board approval was sought to accept a tender exceeding $300,000 for the construction of kerbs, channels, paths, grassed berms, landscaping, drainage works, paved road humps, road shoulder restoration and carriageway reconstruction in Ilam Road from Clyde Road to Wairakei Road.
The Board resolved that the lowest price conforming tender of Technic Canterbury Limited for the sum of $477,900 be accepted.
The meeting concluded at 5.54 pm
CONFIRMED THIS 3RD DAY OF JUNE 1997
HAZEL TAIT
DEPUTY CHAIRMAN