Unitary Plan Committee

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Unitary Plan Committee held in the Reception Lounge, Level 2, Auckland Town Hall, 301-305 Queen Street, Auckland on Tuesday, 25 February 2014 at 1.30pm.

 

present

 

Chairperson

Alf Filipaina

 

Deputy Chairperson

Penny Hulse

From 2:12pm, Item 9

Members

Mayor Len Brown, JP

Until 3.30pm, Item 9

 

Cr Dr Cathy Casey

 

 

Cr Chris Darby

 

 

Cr Denise Krum

 

 

Member Liane Ngamane

From 1:35pm, Item 9

 

Cr Wayne Walker

From 1:41pm, Item 9 Until 3.30pm

 

Cr Penny Webster

 

 

APOLOGIES

 

 

Cr Arthur Anae

Non-attendance

 

Member Josie Smith

Non-attendance

 

ALSO PRESENT

 

 

Cr G Wood

 

 

 

Cr Bill Cashmore

 

 

 

Cr Calum Penrose

 

 

 

Cr Mike Lee

From 2:51pm, Item 9

 

 

Cr Chris Fletcher

From 2:52pm, Item 9

 

 

Andrew Baker

Chairperson, Franklin Local Board

 

 

David Collings

Chairperson, Howick Local Board

 

 

Julie Fairey

Chairperson, Puketapapa Local Board

 

 

 


Unitary Plan Committee

25 February 2014

 

 

 

1          Apologies

 

Resolution number UNI/2014/1

MOVED by Chairperson AM Filipaina, seconded by Cr CM Casey:  

That the Unitary Plan Committee:

a)         accept the apologies from Cr Arthur Anae and Member Josie Smith for non-attendance and Deputy Chairperson Penny Hulse and Cr Wayne Walker for lateness.

CARRIED

 

 

2          Declaration of Interest

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

 

3          Confirmation of Minutes

 

            There were no minutes to confirm.

 

 

4          Petitions

 

There were no petitions.

 

 

5          Public Input

 

There was no public input.

 

 

6          Local Board Input

 

There was no local board input.

 

 

7          Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

 

8          Notices of Motion

 

There were no notices of motion.

 

 


 

9

Auckland Council submission to the proposed Auckland Unitary Plan 2013

 

 

 

A presentation given and documents were tabled.

 

A copy of the presentation and tabled information is attached to the official copy of these minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website.

 

 

 

Member L Ngamane entered the meeting at 1.35pm.

Cr WD Walker entered the meeting at 1.41pm.

Deputy Chairperson PA Hulse entered the meeting at 2.12pm.

 

 

 

Secretarial note:          Cr Dr C Casey originally seconded the motion subject to the outcome of discussion of the motion.

Following the discussion Cr Dr C Casey withdraw her seconding of the motion and there was no disagreement from the meeting.

 

 

 

MOVED by Chairperson AM Filipaina, seconded by Cr C Darby:  

That the Unitary Plan Committee:

a)   endorse the draft submission to the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan as outlined in Attachment A to the report, subject to the following:

i)      amend the submission to refer to the need for a Significant Ecological Area to be applied to part of Kawau Island after further work has been completed, but remove the map from the submission.

ii)   add the following to the list of properties that should be rezoned:

 

Address

Amendment

Reasons

85-87 Gladstone Road, Parnell

Rezone from Public Open Space – Informal Recreation to Public Open Space - Community

Incorrect Public Open Space zone applied in the PAUP.

5 Hobson Place, Waiuku

Rezone from Public Open Space – Informal Recreation to Light Industry

The site is predominantly zoned Light Industry. A small portion has been incorrectly zoned Public Open Space. The area of land in question is part of the main site and has no public open space characteristics.

23 Commercial Road, Helensville

Rezone from Public Open Space – Sport and Active Recreation to Public Open Space - Community

Incorrect Public Open Space zone applied in the PAUP.

 

4 Taikata Road, Te Atutu Peninsula

Rezone from Mixed Housing Urban to Town Centre

The site is used solely for vehicle access to the adjacent Town Centre zoned sites.

 

 

iii)    Add the following items to the submission:

Overlay

Provision

Amendment

Reasons

Sites and Places of Significance to Mana Whenua

J5.1 Activity Table

Remove earthworks control from the activity table:

Earthworks on or within 50m of a scheduled site or place of significance to Mana Whenua  D

There is a conflict in the activity status between the Sites and Places of Significance to Mana Whenua overlay and the Auckland-wide rules for earthworks on and around sites of significance to Mana Whenua. Relying on the Auckland-wide rules, which provide a 20 metre buffer, is appropriate.

 

Sites and Places of Value to Mana Whenua

J5.2 Activity Table

Add a new row in the activity table:

 

Earthworks for the operation, repair and maintenance of existing network utilities. P

To permit earthworks associated with the operation, repair and maintenance of a network utilities, subject to appropriate standards.

 

Sites and Places of Value to Mana Whenua

J5.2 Development Controls

Add a new development control 2.7

 

Earthworks for the operation, repair and maintenance of existing network utilities.

The permitted activity controls for earthworks for the operation, repair and maintenance of existing network utilities contained in H4.2.1 (Auckland wide earthworks controls) apply.

 

 

 

 

 

To permit earthworks associated with the operation, repair and maintenance of network utilities, subject to appropriate standards.

 

Not applicable

Chapter H: 4.2 Earthworks – 2.1.1.10

Replace existing clause 10 with the following:

 

 

In relation to historic heritage places and sites and places of significance to Mana Whenua, where the ‘extent of place’ is not mapped, earthworks must be located at least 20m from any scheduled historic heritage place or scheduled sites and places of significance to Mana Whenua.

Firstly, it avoids the current duplication between the Auckland-wide earthworks rules and the rules for sites and places of significance to Mana Whenua.

 

Secondly, it clarifies that a 20 metre buffer applies (as opposed to 50 metres).

 

Thirdly, it clarifies that the 20 metre buffer for scheduled historic heritage places does not apply beyond the ‘extent of place’, where this has been mapped. Most buildings have an ‘extent of place’ mapped to the property boundary.

iv)           Include the additional submission points in the attached addendum

v)           Include the Watercare Services Ltd (memorandum dated 25 February from team leader, Unitary Plan) additional submission points

vi)          Delete line item 1146 Natural Environment section

b)      That the following Local Board requests be included as part of council’s submission:

i)              Franklin Local Board: 

1)    Rural Coastal zone – rezone a number of properties Rural Production or Mixed Rural to align with the Operative District Plan (Franklin Section)

2)    Waiuku – rezone all land around Waiuku from Large Lot Residential to Single House

3)    Waiuku – Kitchener Road Business Park – rezone from Light Industry to General Business

ii)             Kaipatiki Local Board:

1)         Public Open Space zones activity table – provide greater clarity in relation to the role of precinct plans, adopted reserve management plans, conservation management plans and conservation management strategies

2)         Onepoto Domain – rezone a portion of the site from Public Open Space (Informal Recreation) to Public Open Space (Conservation)

                                    3)         Glenfield Community Centre, Library and Local Board Office –

                                    rezone from Special Purpose (School) to Public Open Space (Community)

                        4)         Birkenhead Library – rezone the library site from Town Centre

to Public Open Space (Community) but retain Public Open Space

(Civic) on the undeveloped part of the site

                        5)         Northcote Library – rezone the library site from Town

Centre to Public Open Space (Community)

            6)         Northcote War Memorial Hall – rezone from Single House to Public              Open Space (Community)

iii)         Rodney Local Board:

1)    Parking maximums – remove maximums from the Mixed Use zones in Warkworth, Riverhead and Kumeu-Huapai

 

vi)        Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

 

1)         Include outcomes of Plan Changes 33 and 38 without dilution.

 

c)         recommend the draft submission to the Governing Body meeting on 27 February 2014, for its adoption as Auckland Council’s submission on the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan.

 

 

 

 

Cr CM Casey moved an amendment seconded by Cr W Walker to the original recommendation as follows:

That the Unitary Plan Committee:

a)    include the Albert-Eden change request as follows: Waterview rezone some Housing NZ sites from Mixed Housing Urban to Mixed Housing Suburban and include a precinct.

 

A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

For

Cr CM Casey

Cr DA Krum

Cr WD Walker

Against

Mayor LCM Brown

Cr C Darby

Chairperson AM Filipaina

Deputy Chairperson PA Hulse

Cr MP Webster

Abstained

Member L Ngamane

 

The division was declared lost by 3 votes to 5.

 

 

 

 

Cr M Lee entered the meeting at 2:51pm

Cr CE Fletcher entered the meeting at 2:52pm

Cr C Penrose left the meeting at 3:10pm

 

 

 

MOVED by Chairperson AM Filipaina, seconded by Member L Ngamane:  

That the Unitary Plan Committee:

b)         agree that the Independent Māori Statutory Board’s submission be included as an addendum to the Auckland Council’s submission to the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan as a means to recognise the current and future collaborative work of the Board and the council on Māori provisions in the Plan; and to acknowledge the Board’s high level support for the direction of the council’s Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan (though accepting there are differing views on the scope and application of some provisions).

A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

For

Cr CM Casey

Chairperson AM Filipaina

Member L Ngamane

Against

Mayor LCM Brown

Cr C Darby

Deputy Chairperson PA Hulse

Cr DA Krum

Cr WD Walker

Cr MP Webster

Abstained

 

The division was declared lost by 3 votes to 6.

 

 

Mayor LCM Brown left the meeting at 3.20pm.

Cr WD Walker left the meeting at 3.30pm.

Cr M Lee left the meeting at 3:30pm

Cr G Wood left the meeting at 3:30pm

 

 

 

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 3.30pm and reconvened at 3.40pm

Mayor LCM Brown and Cr WD Walker were not present when the meeting reconvened.

 

 

 

The substantive motion was put:

 

 

 

Resolution number UNI/2014/2

MOVED by Chairperson AM Filipaina, seconded by Cr C Darby:  

That the Unitary Plan Committee:

a)   endorse the draft submission to the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan as outlined in Attachment A to the report, subject to the following:

i)      amend the submission to refer to the need for a Significant Ecological Area to be applied to part of Kawau Island after further work has been completed, but remove the map from the submission.

ii)   add the following to the list of properties that should be rezoned:

 

Address

Amendment

Reasons

85-87 Gladstone Road, Parnell

Rezone from Public Open Space – Informal Recreation to Public Open Space - Community

Incorrect Public Open Space zone applied in the PAUP.

5 Hobson Place, Waiuku

Rezone from Public Open Space – Informal Recreation to Light Industry

The site is predominantly zoned Light Industry. A small portion has been incorrectly zoned Public Open Space. The area of land in question is part of the main site and has no public open space characteristics.

23 Commercial Road, Helensville

Rezone from Public Open Space – Sport and Active Recreation to Public Open Space - Community

Incorrect Public Open Space zone applied in the PAUP.

 

4 Taikata Road, Te Atutu Peninsula

Rezone from Mixed Housing Urban to Town Centre

The site is used solely for vehicle access to the adjacent Town Centre zoned sites.

 

 

iii)    Add the following items to the submission:

 

Overlay

Provision

Amendment

Reasons

Sites and Places of Significance to Mana Whenua

J5.1 Activity Table

Remove earthworks control from the activity table:

Earthworks on or within 50m of a scheduled site or place of significance to Mana Whenua  D

There is a conflict in the activity status between the Sites and Places of Significance to Mana Whenua overlay and the Auckland-wide rules for earthworks on and around sites of significance to Mana Whenua. Relying on the Auckland-wide rules, which provide a 20 metre buffer, is appropriate.

Sites and Places of Value to Mana Whenua

J5.2 Activity Table

Add a new row in the activity table:

 

Earthworks for the operation, repair and maintenance of existing network utilities. P

To permit earthworks associated with the operation, repair and maintenance of a network utilities, subject to appropriate standards.

 

Sites and Places of Value to Mana Whenua

J5.2 Development Controls

Add a new development control 2.7

 

Earthworks for the operation, repair and maintenance of existing network utilities.

The permitted activity controls for earthworks for the operation, repair and maintenance of existing network utilities contained in H4.2.1 (Auckland wide earthworks controls) apply.

To permit earthworks associated with the operation, repair and maintenance of network utilities, subject to appropriate standards.

 

Not applicable

Chapter H: 4.2 Earthworks – 2.1.1.10

Replace existing clause 10 with the following:

 

 

In relation to historic heritage places and sites and places of significance to Mana Whenua, where the ‘extent of place’ is not mapped, earthworks must be located at least 20m from any scheduled historic heritage place or scheduled sites and places of significance to Mana Whenua.

Firstly, it avoids the current duplication between the Auckland-wide earthworks rules and the rules for sites and places of significance to Mana Whenua.

 

Secondly, it clarifies that a 20 metre buffer applies (as opposed to 50 metres).

 

Thirdly, it clarifies that the 20 metre buffer for scheduled historic heritage places does not apply beyond the ‘extent of place’, where this has been mapped. Most buildings have an ‘extent of place’ mapped to the property boundary.

 

iv)          Include the additional submission points in the attached addendum

v)           Include Watercare Services Ltd (memorandum dated 25 February from team leader, Unitary Plan) additional submission points

          vi)          Delete line item 1146 Natural Environment section

b)      That the following Local Board requests be included as part of council’s submission:

i)                        Franklin Local Board:         

1)           Rural Coastal zone – rezone a number of properties Rural Production or Mixed Rural to align with the Operative District Plan (Franklin Section)

2)           Waiuku – rezone all land around Waiuku from Large Lot Residential to Single House

3)           Waiuku – Kitchener Road Business Park – rezone from Light Industry to General Business

ii)         Kaipatiki Local Board:

1)         Public Open Space zones activity table – provide greater clarity in relation to the role of precinct plans, adopted reserve management plans, conservation management plans and conservation management strategies

2)         Onepoto Domain – rezone a portion of the site from Public Open Space (Informal Recreation) to Public Open Space (Conservation)

                                    3)         Glenfield Community Centre, Library and Local Board Office –

                                    rezone from Special Purpose (School) to Public Open Space (Community)

                        4)         Birkenhead Library – rezone the library site from Town Centre

to Public Open Space (Community) but retain Public Open Space

(Civic) on the undeveloped part of the site

                        5)         Northcote Library – rezone the library site from Town

Centre to Public Open Space (Community)

            6)         Northcote War Memorial Hall – rezone from Single House to                 Public Open Space (Community)

iii)        Rodney Local Board:

1)         Parking maximums – remove maximums from the Mixed Use zones in Warkworth, Riverhead and Kumeu-Huapai.

vi)        Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

1)         Include outcomes of Plan Changes 33 and 38 without dilution.

 

c)         recommend the draft submission to the Governing Body meeting on 27 February 2014, for its adoption as Auckland Council’s submission on the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan.

 

CARRIED

 

 

Secretarial Note:         Pursuant to Standing Order 3.15.5 Member Liane Ngamane requested their dissenting vote be recorded.

 

 

 

 

Attachments

a     Memorandum - 24 February 2014

b     Watercare Services Ltd additional submission points

c    Unitary Plan submission updates

 

 

10        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.  

 

 

 

 

 

3.48pm                                               The Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and declared the meeting closed.

 

CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Unitary Plan Committee HELD ON

 

 

 

DATE:.........................................................................

 

 

 

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