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26. 11. 97
SPREYDON/HEATHCOTE COMMUNITY BOARD
28 OCTOBER 1997
A meeting of the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board
was held on Tuesday 28 October 1997 at 4.00 pm
| PRESENT: | Mr Oscar Alpers (Chairman), Mrs Carole Anderton, Mr Philip Clearwater, Mr David Drayton, Dr Morgan Fahey, Mrs Sonia Gill, Mr Ian Howell, Mrs Patricia Hunter, Mrs Ann Lewis |
| Dr Fahey retired at 6.15pm and was present for all clauses except clauses 16 and 17. |
The Board reports that:
PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION
| 1. | PROPOSED ROAD STOPPING: PORTION OF MOULE STREET AT TWIGGER STREET RETENTION OF STOPPED ROAD BY THE COUNCIL FOR LOCAL PURPOSE RESERVE (LANDSCAPING) | RR 6331 Map Reference: J10 |
| Officer responsible | Writers |
| City Design Manager | Lester Reilly, Legal Surveyor Design David Falls, Property Services 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 at the end of Moule Street abutting Twigger Street.
This road stopping is necessary to restrict traffic as part of the roading improvements associated with the WestpacTrust Centre development.
The proposal has been widely promoted and all pamphlets show the portion of road to be stopped.
The portion of Moule Street is not shown in the notified City Plan as `road to be stopped'.
Reason for the Road Stopping
The reason for the road stopping is for traffic management purposes and to restrict traffic from entering Twigger Street from Moule Street.
Purpose to which the stopped road will be put
The portion of road when stopped, will be held by the Council pursuant to Section 345 (1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 as a Local Purpose Reserve (Landscaping).
The plans are attached.
The land is formed as road but is to be occupied by the Council and used as a landscaping reserve.
Prior to stopping 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.
Schedule
Portion of Moule Street 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 | 262 m2 | 19818 | Pt Lot 1 DP 2838 Pt Lot 12 DP 2835 |
| Recommendation: |
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PART B - REPORTS FOR INFORMATION
2. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT
(a) Cashmere Residents' Association
Mr W R Allardyce of the Cashmere Residents' Association Inc addressed the Board and outlined a written statement which was presented to Board members, urging the Board to consider the need for persons with a greater local knowledge to be on the special committee to be set up to hear submissions on the Cashmere Village Green Draft Management Plan. The submission also stressed the fragility of the protection offered by some of the protection options suggested in the report before the Board.
Dr Bruce Harding also addressed the Board on behalf of the Cashmere Residents' Association seeking a little more time before decisions are made on the form of protection to be pursued for the Cashmere Village Green.
(b) Cracroft Residents' Association
Professor D C Stevenson addressed the Board on behalf of the Cracroft Residents' Association expressing concern at the speed of traffic along Cashmere Road, causing a hazard to pedestrians and children and also expressing concerns over the Council's suggested solution to the traffic problem. Professor Stevenson suggested that, if funding did not permit the construction of the most suitable layout for the Cashmere Road/Worsleys Road/Hoon Hay Road intersection, the intersection should be left as it is at the present time.
Professor Chris Kissling addressed the Board supporting the statement of Professor Stevenson. Professor Kissling considered that the proposed solution would cause more blockage to traffic wishing to leave Worsleys Road. Professor Kissling proposed an oval shaped roundabout for the intersection in question.
Mr Warren Lewis, Consulting Engineer, then outlined technical aspects of the oval shaped roundabout proposed by the Cracroft Residents' Association to the Board.
The Board decided that action on the proposed work be held over and a report prepared for the next meeting of the Board and that staff be asked to meet representatives of the Cracroft Residents' Association to discuss their proposals.
3. BARRINGTON MALL REDEVELOPMENT
The Board considered a report advising of a resource consent application for a major redevelopment on the Barrington Mall site and the proposed traffic management to be undertaken in the vicinity. This report had already been considered by the City Services Committee on 9 September 1997.
The Board received the information.
4. BEWDLEY STREET/EVESHAM CRESCENT TRAFFIC CONCERNS
The Board considered a report informing it of a petition received from the residents of Bewdley Street and Evesham Crescent concerning speed and traffic movements in their streets.
The Board received the information.
5. TOILET BLOCK - HOON HAY PARK
The Board considered a report providing an update on progress with the new toilet block at Hoon Hay Park.
The Board received the information.
6. PROGRESS REPORT - CITY STREETS CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAMME
The Board considered a report updating progress on the City Streets Capital Works Programme within the Board's area.
The Board received the information.
The Board also decided that a formal request be made to the City Streets Unit requesting that Somerset Crescent be brought forward in the reconstruction programme.
7. UPDATE OF BOARD FUNDS
The Board considered an update of its Discretionary and Project funds.
The Board received the information.
8. CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS
The Board considered a report seeking funding for the installation of Christmas tree lights in two trees over the 1997/98 Christmas holiday period.
The Board decided:
(1) To fund the $4,547.30 plus GST required to install Christmas tree lights in two trees from its 1997/98 Discretionary funds.
(2) That a tree in Barrington Street near the Spreydon Library be selected for the second illuminated tree, in addition to the usual tree in Cashmere Road opposite the end of Valley Road.
9. COMMUNITY BOARD SCHEDULE FOR 1998
The Board considered a suggested meeting schedule for the 1998 year.
The Board decided to adopt the meeting schedule suggested for 1998.
10. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
The Board considered a report seeking suggestions of primary or intermediate schools in the Spreydon-Heathcote area for inclusion in the Safe Routes to School programme.
The Board decided:
(1) To identify Christchurch South Intermediate, Waltham, Spreydon and Addington Schools for inclusion in the Safe Routes to School programme.
(2) That the Board write to all schools in the Spreydon-Heathcote area advising them of the Safe Routes to Schools programme and inviting from them any comments particularly in relation to the forthcoming Safe Routes to Schools meeting.
11. CASHMERE VILLAGE GREEN
The Board considered a report advising it of the need to appoint a special committee to hear and make decisions on the proposed Recreation Reserve Declaration for the Cashmere Village Green and on the Cashmere Village Green Draft Management Plan. The report also invited the Board to nominate a Community Board representative to be part of the special committee to be appointed.
The Board decided that the matter be referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee with the recommendation that a member of the Spreydon-Heathcote Community Board be part of the proposed special committee.
12. CAPITAL SMOOTHING PROJECT
The Board considered a report asking it to nominate a date on which to hold a special Board meeting early in November to consider the review and prioritisation of current five year capital works programmes.
The Board decided to hold a special Board meeting on Tuesday 11 November 1997 immediately following upon the conclusion of the next meeting of the Board's Community Affairs Committee to consider the review and prioritisation of current five year capital works programmes.
13. PARKING EDUCATION OFFICER
The Board considered a report suggesting that it reallocate the sum of $7,500 provided towards the employment of a Parking Education Officer. The report invited the Board to consider whether there was any other appropriate way to address the problems of inconsiderate motor vehicle parking and whether there were any other similar projects that could be supported.
The Board decided that the information be received and that the issue be referred to the next Community Affairs Committee meeting to ascertain how to deal with the concerns raised at inconsiderate and hazardous parking practices.
PART C - DECISIONS TAKEN UNDER DELEGATED AUTHORITY AND REPORTED FOR INFORMATION ONLY
14. CONFIRMATION OF REPORT TO COUNCIL
The Board resolved that the report to the Council of the Board meeting of 30 September 1997, as circulated, be confirmed.
15. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Mrs Ann Lewis had requested Leave of Absence for the period of 3 to 28 November 1997 inclusive of both dates.
The Board resolved to grant Leave of Absence to Mrs Lewis, as requested.
16. PROPOSED ROAD NAMES (RAILWAY STATION ACCESS ROAD & LINCOLN ROAD)
The Board considered a report seeking approval of two new road names and one new right of way name.
The Board resolved:
(1) That the name Troup Drive be approved for use for the new railway station road.
This name commemorates both Sir George Troup and his son Mr Gordon Troup. Sir George Troup was a noted architect who was responsible for both the Dunedin Railway Station and the Kaiapoi Railway Station as well as many others, not all of which still survive. His style was flamboyant Edwardian and his trademark frequently was a tower or turret at one end of the railway station building. His son Gordon was a prominent Christchurch resident noted as a school teacher, university liaison officer, university lecturer, railway enthusiast and author of a number of publications, particularly on railway matters.
(2) That the name Parade Court be approved for use for the cul-de-sac in the new subdivision being undertaken in Lincoln Road by Suburban Estates Ltd.
(3) That the name Cantree Lane proposed for a right of way in this subdivision be declined and that the developer be asked to seek some alternative to Cantree Lane with the suggestion that a suitable name might be canvassed from the local residents' association or from the Canterbury A & P Association.
(4) That authority be delegated to the Community Affairs Committee to approve a name for this cul-de-sac.
17. CONTRACT NO 97/98-133 WESTPACTRUST CENTRE - ROADING IMPROVEMENTS
The Board considered tenders for a contract for the construction of kerbs, channels, asphaltic concrete paths, grassed berms, landscaping, drainage works, installation of Telecom and Southpower ducts, laying of water main, construction of paved platform, carriageway pavement, installation of lighting, signage and application of new road marking for Jack Hinton Drive from Whiteleigh Avenue to the roundabout for the WestpacTrust Centre. The contract also included roading improvements to Twigger Street and Moule Street.
The Board resolved that the tender with the highest weighted attribute score, that of Technic Canterbury Limited for the sum of $429,200 be accepted.
The meeting concluded at 6.20pm.
CONFIRMED THIS 25TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1997
O T ALPERS
CHAIRMAN