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Resolution number HW/2014/207
MOVED
by Chairperson DA Collings, seconded by Member L Schwaner:
That the Howick
Local Board:
a)
supports the interim open
space provision guidelines and considers it is an appropriate framework to acquire open space land of
a size suitable for community needs in the future.
b)
considers residents in
high density areas should have access to a neighbourhood park within 400m
walking distance and residents in other urban residential zones have access
within 600m to a neighbourhood park noting that accessibility to playgrounds
is important.
c)
considers that pedestrian
links to neighbourhood parks are important and safe crossings on main
arterial roads should be provided so as not to increase the distance
travelled for users to get there.
d)
considers that areas with
high density should have more open space provisions.
e)
considers that the design
of industrial buildings should be aesthetically pleasing and include
gardens.
f)
considers that in
industrial areas outdoor “worker respite areas” be provided and that there
should be a variety of open spaces for active and passive recreation.
g)
considers that parklike
areas close to cafes should be encouraged.
h)
does not support pocket
parks as an appropriate open space for the community.
i)
suggests that if pocket
parks exist in neighbourhoods that they should be retained and maintained in
private ownership, either by the developers or as part of a body corporate.
j)
suggests that Council
needs to negotiate with developers for alternatives to pocket parks by agreeing
to financial contributions from the developers to upgrade other local or
neighbourhood parks or acquire strips of land unsuitable for building on, to
enable the provision of pedestrian connectivity and recreational options eg
walkways and cycleways.
k)
considers that access to
waterways within an adjoining open space is important but safety is an issue
and needs to be addressed.
l)
agrees that where
possible increasing the quantity of open space in areas of shortfall should
be addressed.
m)
agrees that everyone
should have access to a neighbourhood park within a short walk of their home
and that the park should be configured to provide a pleasing open aspect
ensuring safe use by children
n)
agrees the quality of
existing parks should be improved
o)
supports the good design
of residential developments and using the statutory and non-statutory
documents eg the “village green scenario” building houses around a green
space.
p)
Supports council working
in partnership with private organisations to provide multi-purpose open
space.
q)
Agrees that a parks audit
be carried out to ensure that the parks and open spaces in the board area are
serving the needs of those communities, as needs change over time, and the
audit be used to address the under-utilisation of some space to upgrade
others.
CARRIED
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