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Resolution number ADC/2016/32
MOVED
by Chairperson M Lee, seconded by Cr D Simpson:
That the Auckland
Domain Committee:
a)
provide the following design brief for
a connecting path between the WWI Centenary Memorial and the Auckland War Memorial
Museum.
i)
A path be interpreted as a
formed green reinforced grassed path.
ii)
A continuous route (The journey to and from the memorial is
critical. The journey, on the axis to and through the memorial, should be
uninterrupted. This will necessitate a separate entry and exit.)
iii)
Beyond the close (The memorial, located at the end of the close, will help
define the end of the close but also provide a clear invitation and
navigation beyond the close to the walkway network beyond. This will
include thinking about a direct axial link onto Domain Drive and beyond
Domain Drive north to the track entrance that eventually leads to Parnell
Station.)
iv)
Visually recessive (The connecting path shall be visually recessive with,
where possible; all materials being installed flush with ground level.
Materials should be visually recessive from a distance but sufficiently visible
to lead people to and from the memorial. As such it will perform a subtle and
functional purpose rather than be a significant design feature in its own
right.)
v)
Axis (The
connecting path, between the memorial and the museum shall be on the central
axis. The path from the memorial to the north and the track network
shall also be as direct as possible.)
vi)
Size and scale of
the grass connection to be as indicated in Option 1 i.e. 4 metres in width
vii)
Accessibility: - option 1
between memorial and museum :
The connecting path shall follow the
topography of the ground and shall not include steps or changes in ground
level. The exception is to this is the connection with the cenotaph and
memorial – at these two points it may be necessary to include a step/s
or a change in ground level.
The connecting path will not meet accessibility
standards as defined by NZS 4121:2001 or NZ Building Act 2004 but should
attempt to follow some of the principles of universal access design - below
and abridged:
·
Equitable use -
useful to people with diverse abilities;
·
Flexibility in use -
accommodates a wide range of individual abilities;
·
Simple and intuitive
to use - easy to understand;
·
Perceptible
information - the design communicates to the user regardless of conditions or
the user's abilities;
·
Tolerance for error
- the design minimises hazards or unintended actions;
·
Low physical effort
- the design can be used with a minimum of fatigue;
·
Size and space for
approach and use
It is likely
that this path will be inaccessible to many wheelchair users (who will have
an alternative route alongside The Crescent as per the current design) but
will be relatively accessible by young children, fit elderly people, parents
using buggies (noting the need to pull the buggy over a threshold stair).
- option 2 for the connection north to Parnell
Stations:
This may include steps or subtle changes in ground level,
if needed.
The connecting path will not meet accessibility
standards as defined by NZS 4121:2001 or NZ Building Act 2004.
While this
path will be inaccessible to most wheelchair users or people with a
disability. The alternative path in the current design, alongside The
Crescent, will cater for universal access. None the less the design
should be designed with a fit elderly person or young person in mind.
- option 3 a recessive connection to the Crescent in for
disabled access that shall be in accordance with the building code.
b) delegate
to the Chair of the Auckland Domain Committee and the Manager Auckland Domain
to agree the design of the connection, in accordance with the design brief,
and any consequential changes to the memorial design.
c) agree
that the resource consent be publicly notified in a process to meet the time
scale of November 2018.
CARRIED
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