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25. 2. 98
SPREYDON/HEATHCOTE COMMUNITY BOARD
3 FEBRUARY 1998
A meeting of the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board
was held on Tuesday 3 February 1998, at 4.00 pm
| PRESENT: | Mr Oscar Alpers (Chairman), Mrs Carole Anderton, Mr Philip Clearwater, Mr David Drayton, Mrs Sonia Gill, Mr Ian Howell, Mrs Patricia Hunter and Mrs Ann Lewis. |
| APOLOGIES: | An apology for absence was received from Dr Morgan Fahey and was sustained. |
The Board reports that:
PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION:
| 1. | DISPOSAL OF REVOKED ROAD RESERVE ADJOINING HOLLIS AVENUE AND ROSSMORE TERRACE | RR 6782 |
| Officer responsible | Writer |
| Property Manager | Property Services Officer, Stephen Cribb |
| Corporate Plan Output: Parks Unit Capital Outputs - Fixed Assets | |
The purpose of this report is to obtain the Council's approval to change part of the following Council resolution adopted at its meeting on 28 September 1994.
| "Pursuant to Section 24 of the Reserves Act
1977 the Christchurch City Council hereby resolves to
make an application to the Minister of Conservation to
revoke the reserve for road over the land described in
the Schedule hereto and subsequently dispose of
the land by public tender. Schedule All that parcel of land containing 1833m2
or thereabouts being Lot 24 DP 36901 and also being all
of the land contained in Certificate of Title 16B/462
(Canterbury Registry). |
BACKGROUND
The original intention was to dispose of the land by public tender after the revocation had been completed. During the 40 day public notification period of the revocation procedure six objections were received from adjoining owners. The key points raised in their submissions were the detrimental impact on surrounding properties if the land was developed for residential purposes. The road reserve is higher than properties situated below, therefore residents consider any residential development would result in loss of privacy and quality of lifestyle. Residents above the `reserve' consider they will have their outlook detrimentally affected.
Property owners also consider any development of the reserve land has the potential to aggravate existing problems experienced by landowners adjoining the reserve land in relation to drainage and silt run off which have already been affected by the new subdivision development above the reserve land.
CONCLUSION
In order for the revocation to proceed the adjoining owners have been offered a portion each of Lot 24 DP36901 as shown on plan S2897 sheet 8, at a price assessed by a registered valuer appointed by the Council. Each Lot is to be amalgamated with the adjoining owner's land and because of the irregular size and shape of the Lots the land value is not high.
The proceeds from the combined sale of the parcels of land amounts to $83,500 and this would be credited to the Reserves Account.
| Recommendation: | That the Council, subject to completing Local Purpose (Road) Revocation procedures for Lot 24 DP36901, dispose of Lots 1-6 on plan S2897 sheet 8 at the registered valuation price to the adjoining land owners. |
| 2. | DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS ROADING PROPERTY - 196 STRICKLAND STREET | RR 6777 |
| Officer responsible | Author |
| Property Manager | Property Services Officer, Dave Falls |
| Corporate Plan Output: City Streets Sale of Property 9.5.73 | |
The purpose of this report is to formalise the Council's decision to dispose of the dwelling at 196 Strickland Street.
BACKGROUND
The Council, at its meeting on 26 February 1997, approved the acquisition of the property, the legalisation of the area required for road and the disposal of the residual area. Following completion of the road works, the residual property is now available for sale.
In order for the disposal to comply with the provisions of Section 230 of the Local Government Act 1974, it will be necessary for the Council 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 property described in the following schedule: |
| Schedule |
| All that parcel of land containing 553m2 or thereabouts, subject to survey, being Part Lot 1 DP62222 being the balance of the land contained in CT 37B/460. |
Recommendation: That the above resolution be adopted.
| 3. | MILTON STREET/SELWYN STREET - NO STOPPING RESTRICTIONS | RR 6912 |
| Officer responsible | Writer |
| City Streets Manager | Jeff Owen, Area Engineer |
| Corporate Plan Output: Street Markings and Signs 9.6 text 12 | |
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval to install No Stopping Restrictions at the signalised intersection of Milton and Selwyn Streets.
A report on the proposed installation of traffic signals at the above intersection was submitted to the 30 September 1997 meeting of the Spreydon-Heathcote Community Board. In that report three options were tabled for consideration, option one being the preferred option.
The Board at this meeting resolved inter alia:
"That the Board support Option 1 for the installation of traffic signals at the Milton Street/Selwyn Street intersection."
Approval was subsequently given by the City Services Committee at its October 1997 meeting.
The Council's approval of the proposed No Stopping restrictions, as shown on the plan attached, is now sought. The plan depicts option 1 as supported by the Board.
| Recommendation: |
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| 4. | BARRINGTON/FRANKLEIGH/MILTON STREETS NO STOPPING RESTRICTIONS | RR 6914 |
| Officer responsible | Writer |
| City Streets Manager | Jeff Owen, Area Engineer |
| Corporate Plan Output: Street Markings and Signs 9.6 text 12 | |
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval to install No Stopping Restrictions at the signalised intersection of Barrington, Frankleigh and Milton Streets.
A report on the proposed installation of traffic signals at the above intersection was submitted to the 2 September 1997 meeting of the Spreydon-Heathcote Community Board.
The Board at this meeting resolved inter alia:
"That the Board support the proposed removal of the existing roundabout and installation of traffic signals at the Barrington Street/Frankleigh Street/Milton Street intersection.'
Approval was subsequently given by the City Services Committee at its September 1997 meeting.
It is now time to seek Council support for recommendations for the approval of the No Stopping restrictions and amendments to the existing P30 Parking restrictions as shown on the attached plan for this intersection.
| Recommendation: |
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5. THORRINGTON ROAD - TRAFFIC SPEED RR 6915
| Officer responsible | Writer |
| City Streets Manager | Jeff Owen, Traffic Engineer |
| Corporate Plan Output: Advanced Transport Planning 9.6 text 12 | |
The purpose of this report is to provide the Council with the relevant information concerning the traffic conditions in Thorrington Road.
INTRODUCTION
At the 2 September 1997 Spreydon-Heathcote Community Board meeting, Mr Barry Newfield, a resident of Thorrington Road, presented a petition expressing concern over traffic speeds in Thorrington Road. At that meeting the Board resolved to seek a report from the Area Traffic Engineer on this matter.
This report seeks to investigate the concerns being raised by the local residents regarding traffic speed in Thorrington Road.
BACKGROUND
Thorrington Road is a residential street with a 10.6 metre wide carriageway with 3.0 metre berms and paths, and is classified as a `local' road within the overall roading hierarchy for Christchurch City. The road links Cashmere Road and Colombo Street both being `minor' arterial roads. It has two local roads leading off Thorrington Road to the east and also linking through to Colombo Street. These are Woodbridge and Wherstead Roads.
The road consists of two straight sections joined by a 750 bend at 260 metres from Cashmere Road and 140 metres from Colombo Street. Near this bend a small passive reserve exists with children's play equipment installed. At this bend a private R.O.W. runs into a new residential subdivision of approximately ten properties. The remaining properties in Thorrington Road are residential giving the street a distinct `local residential' feel.
Traffic restraints exist at both Cashmere Road and Colombo Street intersections. These were constructed by the Heathcote County Council prior to amalgamation in 1988. The proposal at the time was to include a road hump at each restraint but these were deleted due to the political situation at the time, even though the residents of Thorrington Road had requested them.
TRAFFIC VOLUME
Traffic volume was recently counted over a 24 hour period for seven days. The average daily total is 940 vehicles. This volume is consistent with that expected of local roads. Generally local roads should carry a maximum of 1,500 vehicles per day. The maximum volume was recorded on a Friday, this being 1,080 vehicles.
ACCIDENTS
In the five year period January 1992 to January 1997 only one accident was reported to the Police either on Thorrington Road or at either intersection. This accident was a loss of control by a car on Cashmere Road travelling eastbound at the Thorrington Road intersection. The crash report identified speed as the main contributing factor. No accidents have been reported on Thorrington Road.
TRAFFIC SPEED
Traffic speed was recorded over a 24 hour period for seven days. This was achieved using speed tubes on the road's surface. It was positioned between Woodbridge and Wherstead Roads. This was selected as the speeds of traffic from my on site inspection appeared to be the highest at this point.
The overall mean speed was 52 kph and the 85th percentile speed was 57 kph. This was for both north and south bound directions.
These results reflect a very typical speed environment and one which is common to most local roads. In fact, the speeds are lower than those recorded on some other streets which have recently requested traffic restraints. A comparison is given in table 1 below.
Table 1
| Street | Mean Speed (km/h) | 85% Speed (km/h) |
| Thorrington Road | 52 | 57 |
| Domain Terrace | 53 | 60 |
| Grange Street | 56 | 62 |
| Hawford Road | 51 | 57 |
| Landsdowne Terrace | 50 | 58 |
| Rowley Avenue | 55 | 64 |
Whilst the data shows the typical speeds in a street, there is always the case of a minority of motorists who will travel at excessive speeds. However, this can be said for all streets.
LOCAL AREA TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
The local area of Thorrington has been prioritised by the board and been given a low priority. One of the difficulties when addressing the concerns and problems of one residential street in isolation is the ramifications on neighbouring residential streets. Solving a problem on one street may transfer the problem onto a neighbouring street. One of the advantages of a Local Area Traffic Management Scheme (LATMS) is that it addresses the problem on an area-wide basis to ensure that the local area benefits rather than just one street within the area.
DISCUSSION
Thorrington Road is a low volume residential street. Much of its traffic is generated by its own residents although a significant number of vehicles `Cut Through' from Cashmere Road and Colombo Street.
At each of these intersections traffic restraints were constructed in 1988. Each restraint incorporates a road narrowing with cobblestone treatment applied to the road surface. Landscaping is provided to enhance the area and help the motorist identify the restraint.
Road humps should be installed at each intersection as Thorrington Road is a very desirable route to short cut from Cashmere Road to Colombo Street thus avoiding the busy roundabout at the Cashmere/Centaurus/ Colombo/Dyers Pass intersection. This short cutting is very noticeable in peak traffic times. Road humps would act as a deterrent to some traffic using Thorrington Road. Road humps were to be installed in the original project but due to the political environment at the time were deleted from the design.
The volume of traffic on Thorrington Road is notably higher travelling from Cashmere Road through to Colombo Street. This volume is generally twice that of southbound traffic.
Speed is consistent with other local roads throughout the city. Table 1, in this report, compares these figures. The average speed is very near the speed limit but the 85 th percentile speed of 57 km/hr is somewhat higher. The few motorists that do exceed the norm are very noticeable. They tend to travel in excess of the speed limit in the off peak hours ie: when residents are at home in the evening. When the volume of traffic is low and the traffic noise is low, the faster vehicle is very noticeable.
CONCLUSION
Traffic speeds on Thorrington Road are predominantly typical, with the average speed being comparatively lower than some other local roads.
There have been no accidents along Thorrington Road that have involved excessive speed as a factor, and in fact there have been no accidents in the last five years on the road at all.
The existing traffic restraints should have the road humps added as originally designed. This will help deter cut through traffic and thus remove the faster vehicles from the road. To enable this work to proceed it is recommended that the Board consider funding these two road humps from its discretionary project funds for 97/98. The cost of this project is $5,000.
As there is no LATMS for this area the Board would also require Council approval for this project.
In considering this matter, the Board considered that one road hump on Thorrington Street would be sufficient to provide the necessary slowing of the traffic as the traffic flow on this street was predominantly one way and in a south to north direction. Accordingly, the Board resolved that the Board commit $2,500 from its 1997/98 discretionary projects funds for one road hump at the Thorrington Road/Cashmere Road intersection.
The Board also resolved to make the recommendations which follow to the Council.
| Recommendation: |
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PART B - REPORTS FOR INFORMATION
6. MOBILE LIBRARIES TIMETABLE REVIEW
The Board considered a report providing information on decisions made to alter the mobile library times at stops in the Spreydon-Heathcote area. This further information had been requested at the Spreydon-Heathcote Community Board meeting held on 25 November 1997.
The Board decided:
7. PROPOSED SCULPTURE - BECKENHAM
The Board considered a letter from the Council to the Beckenham Business Association providing an update on progress with the proposed work of art for Beckenham.
The Board received the information.
| 8. | LIMITED NOTIFICATION UNDER THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACT |
The Board considered a request from the Christchurch Otautahi Agenda 21 Forum advising of a Ministry for the Environment proposal for limited notification of resource consent applications under the Resource Management Act 1991. The Christchurch Otautahi Agenda 21 Forum was seeking community support for an expression of concern at this new proposal as it reduced the opportunities for public interest groups and citizens to make submissions.
The Board decided that this matter be referred to the Community Affairs Committee with authority to agree upon a submission and to forward it to the Ministry for the Environment.
9. WALTHAM FAMILY FUN DAY
The Board considered for information a report outlining the success of the Waltham Pool Family Fun Day held on Sunday 7 December 1997.
The Board received the information.
The Board further decided that a note of appreciation be forwarded to Jane-Kate Parrett for her efforts in organising this excellent event.
| 10. | SURPLUS COUNCIL PROPERTY LYTTELTON STREET WORKS YARD |
The Board considered a Property Status Report outlining a surplus property under consideration for disposal by the Council. This property was the former Lyttelton Street Council Works Yard which had been identified by the Property Unit as being possibly surplus to Council requirements.
The Board decided to recommend that the Council should not sell this block of land but should retain it for some future development requiring hard surface recreational activities, such as tennis courts, roller skating or similar activities.
11. CAPITAL SMOOTHING PROGRAMME
The Board received a message advising the appreciation of the Council at the efforts of all standing committees and community boards in achieving the reduction of at least $15m in the recent budget smoothing exercise.
The Board received the information.
12. APPOINTMENT OF NEW BOARD SECRETARY
The Board considered a report advising of the transfer of the Committee Secretary, John Shanks, to the Linwood Service Centre to take the position of Secretary to the Hagley-Ferrymead Community Board.
The Board received the information with regret and decided to record a vote of thanks to Mr Shanks for his work for the Spreydon-Heathcote Community Board over the years.
13. UPDATE OF BOARD FUNDS
An update of the Board's discretionary and project funds was tabled at the Board meeting for the information of Board members.
The Board received the information.
14. PUBLIC TRANSPORT STRATEGY
Mr Stuart Woods, Senior Transport Planner from the Environmental Policy and Planning Unit, outlined the joint Canterbury Regional Council/Christchurch City Council Transport Strategy and the various possible policy directions in which these Councils could move in public transport policy.
The Board decided unanimously to support direction B as outlined in this policy, namely, a proposal which would lead to reduced traffic growth, and significant improvements in public transport.
The Board further decided that this matter be discussed further by the Community Affairs Committee and that this Committee be delegated authority to co-ordinate the views of Community Board members and to submit these views to the Canterbury Regional Council.
PART C - REPORT ON DELEGATED DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD
15. CONFIRMATION OF REPORT TO COUNCIL
It was resolved that the report to the Council of the Board meeting of 25 November 1997, as circulated, be confirmed.
16. TURNING 2000 PROJECT - NATIVE TREES PLEASE
Ms Rae Knutson, Director, Turning Point 2000 and Mr John Taylor, Chair, Native Trees Please! had requested the opportunity to make a presentation to the Board on the proposed Turning Point 2000 project entitled Native Trees Please. This presentation invited community boards, the community and schools to work towards developing the landscape heritage of the city and sought to provide a valuable educational resource for schools.
The Board resolved to provide seeding funding to a total of $10,000 and to seek a report to the Board on how this funding might be provided.
17. NEIGHBOURHOOD WEEK
The Board considered a report from the Shirley-Papanui Community Board outlining progress towards holding a Neighbourhood Week over the whole of Christchurch during the week 1 to 7 March 1998.
The Board did not support the proposed concept but nevertheless resolved that a grant of $250 be provided to cover postage and stationery for the circular being distributed to Neighbourhood Support Groups Co-ordinators.
18. COMMUNITY PRIDE GARDEN AWARDS
The Board considered a report seeking the provision of the sum of $1,000 to support the 1998 Community Pride Garden Awards from the 1997/98 discretionary funds.
The Board resolved to allocate $1,000 from its 1997/98 discretionary funds in support of the 1998 Community Pride Garden Awards.
19. GLENELG SPUR NO STOPPING RESTRICTION
The Board considered a report seeking approval for the installation of a no stopping restriction on Glenelg Spur.
The Board resolved that the stopping of vehicles be prohibited (at any time) on the eastern side of Glenelg Spur commencing at a point 65 metres from its intersection with Centaurus Road and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 136 metres.
20. SURPLUS ROADING LAND AT GLENELG SPUR ROAD
The Board considered a report seeking approval in principle for the disposal of a small portion of legal road at present partially occupied by the adjoining owners at 7 Glenelg Spur Road. The request was to purchase approximately a 4m wide strip of legal road.
The Board resolved to approve in principle the disposal of approximately a 3m strip of legal road adjoining 7 Glenelg Spur Road as shown in plan S2949.
21. STRUCTURE ON STREET APPLICATION - 76 VALLEY ROAD
The Board considered a report seeking approval for the rebuilding of an existing single garage and carport into a double garage partially located on legal road at 76 Valley Road.
The Board resolved that approval be granted subject to the following conditions:
22. WILSONS ROAD - P30 PARKING RESTRICTION
The Board considered a report providing further information which the Board had requested on the need for a P30 parking restriction on Wilsons Road opposite the St Martins shopping village.
The Board resolved that the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 30 minutes on the west side of Wilson's Road commencing at a point 25 metres from its intersection with Gamblins Road and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 48 metres.
| 23. | NEW RIGHT OF WAY NAME WROXTON DEVELOPMENTS LTD - 70 HOLLISS AVE |
The Board considered a report seeking approval of a new right of way name.
The Board noted that the proposal from the property developer involved naming this right of way after a living person, which is not current Council policy.
The Board resolved:
24. CONSIDERATION OF SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
Centaurus Road Traffic Island
The Board was requested to consider an oral supplementary report.
The Chairman outlined the reasons why it was important for the Board to consider this report and why it could not wait until a future meeting. These reasons related to the hazardous situation which existed and were safety related.
The Board resolved to consider this supplementary report at the present meeting for the reasons outlined.
The Area Engineer briefed the Board on the hazard being created by a traffic island in Centaurus Road outside the shopping block and sought the Board's approval for immediate removal of this traffic island for safety reasons.
The Board resolved to approve the immediate removal of the traffic island in Centaurus Road opposite numbers 92 and 106 Centaurus Road, in view of the traffic hazard posed by this island, and as proposed by the Area Engineer.
The meeting concluded at 6.30 pm
CONFIRMED THIS 3RD DAY OF MARCH 1998
(SGD) O T Alpers
CHAIRMAN