Minutes of Planning Committee - Thursday, 5 August 2021

4.1	Quiet Sky Waiheke - Petition relating to the control of helicopter traffic on Waiheke Island
	Kim Whitaker presented the petition and displayed a map. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and the map is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. Petition Prayer: “Auckland Council should: · Stop permitting more helipads · Impose additional conditions on existing helipads to reduce noise and increase safety for residents. The Minister of Transport should instruct the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) to: · Enforce approach and departure paths to stay over water as long as possible · Require helicopter pilots to maintain a higher altitude, make steeper approaches and departures, and other noise-reducing measures · Mandate that all helicopters carry and operate tracking devices that can be monitored on publicly accessible websites.”
	Cr D Newman entered the meeting at 10.10 am. Note: a change was made to the original recommendation with new clause c) being added as a Chairperson’s recommendation.
	Resolution number PLA/2021/85 MOVED by Cr P Coom, seconded by Cr T Mulholland: That the Planning Committee: a) thank Kim Whitaker for attendance at the meeting. b) receive the petition in relation to the control of helicopter traffic on Waiheke Island. c) refer the petition to staff for consideration and response. CARRIED
	Attachments a 5 August 2021, Planning Committee: Item 4.1 - Quiet Sky Waiheke - Petition relating to the control of helicopter traffic on Waiheke Island, map

5 Public Input

5.1	Public Input: Chris Dewsy - Visual concepts for a brighter future for Tāmaki Makaurau
	Chris Dewsy was present to speak with the committee. A presentation was provided and a document was tabled. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachments.
	Cr J Bartley retired from the meeting at 10.29 am. IMSB Member T Henare left the meeting at 10.36 am. Note: a change was made to the original recommendation with new clause b) being added with the agreement of the meeting.
	Resolution number PLA/2021/86 MOVED by Cr C Darby, seconded by Cr P Coom: That the Planning Committee: a) receive the public input from Chris Dewsy regarding visual concepts for a brighter future for Tāmaki Makaurau and thank them for attending b) agree to send the presentation to all local boards for their information. CARRIED
	Attachments a 5 August 2021, Planning Committee: Item 5.1 - Public Input: Chris Dews - Visual concepts for a brighter future for Tāmaki Makaurau, presentation b 5 August 2021, Planning Committee: Item 5.1 - Public Input: Chris Dews - Visual concepts for a brighter future for Tāmaki Makaurau, tabled document

5.2	Public Input: Blackbridge Road Environmental Protection Society - Planning loophole relating to the dumping of managed fill
	IMSB Member T Henare returned to the meeting at 10.40 am. IMSB Member T Henare left the meeting at 10.58 am.
	Warwick Hojem was present to speak with the committee. A presentation and a document were provided. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachments. Note: changes were made to the original recommendation with new clauses b) to e) being added as Chairperson’s recommendations.
	Resolution number PLA/2021/87 MOVED by Cr G Sayers, seconded by Deputy Mayor BC Cashmore: That the Planning Committee: a) receive the public input from the Blackbridge Road Environmental Protection Society regarding a planning loophole relating to the dumping of managed fill when combined with ancillary farm works and thank Warwick Hojem for attending. b) note that members of the Rodney Local Board have also raised this issue with staff in the Plans and Places department. c) note that staff have carried out an initial investigation of the concerns raised and have formed the preliminary view that improvements should be made to the Auckland Unitary Plan. d) note that the council’s resources are fully committed to existing priority work, including implementing the various directions from central government, and that any further investigation of this issue will need to be prioritised against other potential improvements to the Auckland Unitary Plan. e) note that this prioritisation will occur at the beginning of the next financial year, between July and September 2022. CARRIED
	Attachments a 5 August 2021, Planning Committee: Item 5.2 - Public Input: Blackbridge Road Environmental Protection Society - Planning loophole relating to the dumping of managed fill, presentation b 5 August 2021, Planning Committee: Item 5.2 - Public Input: Blackbridge Road Environmental Protection Society - Planning loophole relating to the dumping of managed fill, tabled document

5.3

Public input: Kathleen Welch - regarding agenda item 11 Alteration of Previous Resolution from Planning Committee 5 March 2019 – Approach to marinas

IMSB Member T Henare returned to the meeting at 11.04 am.
Cr C Casey left the meeting at 11.00 am.

Resolution number PLA/2021/88

MOVED by Cr J Watson, seconded by Cr G Sayers:

That the Planning Committee:

a) received the public input from Kathleen Welch regarding agenda item 11 Alteration of Previous Resolution from Planning Committee 5 March 2019 – Approach to marinas, and thank Kathleen for attendance at the meeting.

CARRIED

5.4	Public Input: Freemans Bay, Grey Lynn, Herne Bay and St Mary’s Bay Residents Associations and the Western Bays Community Group - regarding agenda item 10 engagement on NPS UD
	David Abbott and David Alison were present to speak with the committee. A presentation and a document were provided. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachments. Cr C Casey returned to the meeting at 11.11 am. Cr S Stewart left the meeting at 11.19 am. Mayor P Goff entered the meeting at 11.21 am.
	Resolution number PLA/2021/89 MOVED by Cr P Coom, seconded by Cr D Simpson: That the Planning Committee: a) receive the public input from the Freemans Bay, Grey Lynn, Herne Bay and St Mary’s Bay Residents Associations and the Western Bays Community Group regarding agenda item 10 National Policy Statement on Urban Development – pre-notification engagement on the required intensification plan change to the Auckland Unitary Plan, and thank David Abbott and David Alison for attendance at the meeting. CARRIED
	Attachments a 5 August 2021, Planning Committee: Item 5.4 - Public Input: Freemans Bay, Grey Lynn, Herne Bay and St Mary’s Bay Residents Associations and the Western Bays Community Group - regarding agenda item 10 engagement on NPS UD, presentation b 5 August 2021, Planning Committee: Item 5.4 - Public Input: Freemans Bay, Grey Lynn, Herne Bay and St Mary’s Bay Residents Associations and the Western Bays Community Group - regarding agenda item 10 engagement on NPS UD, tabled document

6 Local Board Input

6.1	Local Board Input: Waiheke Local Board - Dark Sky Park application
	Waiheke Local Board Chairperson, Cath Handley and Nalayini Brito from Dark Sky Waiheke were present to speak with the committee. A presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. Note: changes to the original recommendation with new clauses b) and c) being added with the agreement of the meeting. Cr S Stewart returned to the meeting at 11.27 am.
	Resolution number PLA/2021/90 MOVED by Cr P Coom, seconded by Cr T Mulholland: That the Planning Committee: a) receive the Waiheke Local Board input regarding a Dark Sky Park application for the east end of Waiheke Island, and thank local board Chair Cath Handley and Nalayini Brito from Dark Sky Waiheke for their presentation. b) note that to support the application, the Planning Committee may need to receive a report on the implications of part of Waiheke Island being declared a Dark Sky location, including any impacts on the council group, Maori and climate change, and any financial implications for the Governing Body. c) delegate authority to the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Planning Committee, the Waitematā and Gulf Ward Councillor and a member of the Independent Māori Statutory Board to approve a Mayoral letter in support of the application, should they receive the information requested in clause b) (if it is necessary), and consider it appropriate to do so. CARRIED
	Attachments a 5 August 2021, Planning Committee: Item 6.1 - Local Board Input: Waiheke Local Board - Dark Sky Park application, presentation

7 Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

Note: The Chairperson, Cr C Darby had declared of interest in Item 8 – Infrastructure Acceleration Fund and vacated the chair at 11.45am.

Note: As the Deputy Chairperson was not present, the Chief of Strategy called for nominations for a chair.

Election of a Chair

Resolution number PLA/2021/91

NOMINATED by Cr S Henderson, seconded by Cr T Mulholland:

That the Planning Committee:

a) agree that Mayor P Goff be elected to preside as the chair for Item 8 in Cr Darby’s absence.

There being no further nominations the Chief of Strategy DECLARED that the Mayor be elected to preside at the meeting.

Mayor P Goff assumed the Chair.

CARRIED

8	Infrastructure Acceleration Fund
	A presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. Chairperson Cr C Darby had previously declared an interest in this item and had left the meeting. Cr A Filipaina entered the meeting at 12.05 pm.
	Note: changes to the original motion were incorporated under clause c) with the agreement of the meeting.
	Resolution number PLA/2021/92 MOVED by Mayor P Goff, seconded by Cr D Simpson: That the Planning Committee: a) endorse the approach to developing Infrastructure Acceleration Fund programmes to be submitted to Kāinga Ora, which consists of i) focusing on areas and programmes where required infrastructure information is available, and ii) applying an additional Auckland Council assessment as set out in Attachment A of the agenda report. b) endorse the preliminary list of expression of interest Infrastructure Acceleration Fund programmes as tabled at the meeting, noting that further analysis will be undertaken on these programmes before the expression of interest list is finalised. c) delegate to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Deputy Chair of the Planning Committee, Chair of the Finance and Performance Committee and an Independent Māori Statutory Board Member the final approval of the list of Auckland Council’s expression of interest programmes for the Infrastructure Acceleration Fund to Kāinga Ora by 18 August 2021. d) delegate to the Chief Executive authority to enter into funding agreements relating to the Infrastructure Acceleration Fund. CARRIED
	Attachments a 5 August 2021, Planning Committee: Item 8 - Infrastructure Acceleration Fund, presentation

The meeting adjourned at 12.26 pm and reconvened at 12.56 pm.

Cr E Collins, Cr Greg Sayers and Cr P Coom were not present.

The Mayor vacated the chair. Chairperson Cr C Darby returned to the meeting and resumed the chair at 12.56 pm.

Note: The chairperson accorded precedence to Item 11 – Alteration of Previous Resolution from Planning Committee 5 March 2019 – Approach to marinas, at this time.

Alteration of Previous Resolution from Planning Committee 5 March 2019 – Approach to marinas

Cr E Collins returned to the meeting at 12.57 pm.
Cr P Coom returned to the meeting at 12.58 pm.
Cr G Sayers returned to the meeting at 1.20 pm.

MOVED by Cr C Darby, seconded by Mayor P Goff:

That the Planning Committee:

a) revoke the resolution (PLA/2019/20) carried at the 5 March 2019 meeting:

a) endorse the development of a region wide marina strategy prioritising the Council owned marinas including Gulf Harbour, Hobsonville (Westpark), Half Moon Bay and Westhaven.

b) commence the strategy process with stakeholder and mana whenua and mataawaka engagement that identifies relevant information, needs and how urgent issues can be prioritised.

b) address any particular and more immediate marina related issues, as is appropriate, should any arise.

c) note that, should there be a proposal to sell or alienate any council-owned land at any marina, Auckland Council would need to approve such a sale or alienation prior to it occurring.

d) note, as agreed by the committee on 5 March 2019, Auckland Council is a creature of statute, which adheres to the intent of empowering acts even where those acts are inconsistent with any precinct plans at individual marinas.

MOVED by Cr C Fletcher, seconded by Cr G Sayers an amendment by way of replacement:

That the Planning Committee:

a) agree that this item be deferred until prioritisation and resourcing issues be resolved.

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

For

Cr E Collins

Cr C Fletcher

Cr D Newman

Cr G Sayers

Cr D Simpson

Cr S Stewart

Cr W Walker

Cr J Watson

Cr P Young

Against

Cr C Casey

Cr P Coom

Cr L Cooper

Cr A Dalton

Cr C Darby

Cr A Filipaina

Mayor P Goff

IMSB Member T Henare

Cr S Henderson

Cr R Hills

Cr T Mulholland

Abstained

The motion was declared lost by 9 votes to 11.

Note: Deputy Mayor B Cashmore experienced an electronic connection issue and was not able to register a vote for the division.

Note: debate on the substantive motion continued.

Note: Deputy Mayor B Cashmore re-established an electronic connection.

The motion was put in parts.

Resolution number PLA/2021/93

MOVED by Cr C Darby, seconded by Mayor P Goff:

That the Planning Committee:

a) revoke the resolution (PLA/2019/20) carried at the 5 March 2019 meeting:

a) endorse the development of a region wide marina strategy prioritising the Council owned marinas including Gulf Harbour, Hobsonville (Westpark), Half Moon Bay and Westhaven.

b) commence the strategy process with stakeholder and mana whenua and mataawaka engagement that identifies relevant information, needs and how urgent issues can be prioritised.

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

For

Cr C Casey

Deputy Mayor BC Cashmore

Cr P Coom

Cr L Cooper

Cr A Dalton

Cr C Darby

Cr A Filipaina

Mayor P Goff

IMSB Member T Henare

Cr S Henderson

Cr R Hills

Cr T Mulholland

Against

Cr E Collins

Cr C Fletcher

Cr D Newman

Cr G Sayers

Cr D Simpson

Cr S Stewart

Cr W Walker

Cr J Watson

Cr P Young

Abstained

The motion was declared carried by 12 votes to 9.

CARRIED

Resolution number PLA/2021/94

MOVED by Cr C Darby, seconded by Mayor P Goff:

That the Planning Committee:

b) address any particular and more immediate marina related issues, as is appropriate, should any arise.

c) note that, should there be a proposal to sell or alienate any council-owned land at any marina, Auckland Council would need to approve such a sale or alienation prior to it occurring.

CARRIED

At 3.51pm, it was:

Extension of Meeting Time

Resolution number PLA/2021/95

MOVED by Cr T Mulholland, seconded by Cr A Filipaina:

That the Planning Committee:

a) agree pursuant to standing order 1.1.3, that an extension of time until granted until the business of the agenda is complete.

CARRIED

Cr W Walker left the meeting at 3.49 pm.

Cr J Watson retired from the meeting at 3.50 pm.

Mayor P Goff retired from the meeting at 3.50 pm.

IMSB Member T Henare retired from the meeting at 3.50 pm.

Cr S Stewart retired from the meeting at 3.50 pm.

The meeting adjourned at 3.50pm and reconvened at 4.04pm.

Cr W Walker, Cr E Collins, Cr L Cooper were not present.

Note: The Chair accorded precedence to Item 12 – Auckland Unitary Plan (Operative in Part) - Request to Make Plan Change 53 - Temporary Activities, and the Definition of Anzac Day for Pukekohe Park Precinct, Operative, at this time.

Auckland Unitary Plan (Operative in Part) - Request to Make Plan Change 53 - Temporary Activities, and the Definition of Anzac Day for Pukekohe Park Precinct, Operative

Resolution number PLA/2021/96

MOVED by Cr D Newman, seconded by Deputy Mayor BC Cashmore:

That the Planning Committee:

a) approve the proposed amendments to the Auckland Unitary Plan (Operative in Part) under Plan Change 53 – Temporary Activities and Pukekohe Park Precinct, as set out in Attachment A to the agenda report.

b) request staff to undertake the steps in Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991 to make Plan Change 53 operative in the Auckland Unitary Plan (Operative in Part).

CARRIED

9	National Policy Statement on Urban Development - Intensification Plan Change - Approach for "all other locations"
	A presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Cr L Cooper returned to the meeting at 4.08 pm. Cr E Collins returned to the meeting at 4.09 pm. Cr W Walker returned to the meeting at 4.21 pm. Cr W Walker retired from the meeting at 4.51 pm. Cr G Sayers retired from the meeting at 5.16 pm.
	Note: changes to the original motion were made, incorporating changes under clause a) and adding new clause f), with the agreement of the meeting.
	Resolution number PLA/2021/97 MOVED by Cr C Darby, seconded by Cr L Cooper: That the Planning Committee: a) endorse the following preliminary approaches in response to the intensification provisions under Policy 3(d) of the National Policy Statement on Urban Development: Level of Accessibility i) Determine the level of accessibility based on how accessible properties are to a range of key destinations or opportunities including jobs, centres and mixed use zones, education facilities, supermarkets, convenience stores/dairies, medical facilities, and open space. Relative Demand ii) Determine the relative demand for residential and business uses based on land value (and removing the influence of zoning on the land value). Building Heights and Density iii) Determine the potential intensification on a weighted system between level of accessibility and relative demand, with a focus on enabling greatest heights and densities in areas that have both high level of accessibility and high relative demand. iv) In residential areas of either high accessibility or high demand, enable unlimited density and a built form of at least two storeys. In zoning terms this means the Mixed Housing Suburban, Mixed Housing Urban or Terrace Housing and Apartment Buildings zone – not the Single House zone. In residential areas that have both high accessibility and high demand, enable unlimited density and a built form of at least three storeys. In zoning terms this means the Mixed Housing Urban or the Terraced Housing and Apartment Buildings zone – not the Single House or Mixed Housing Suburban zone. b) note that building heights and densities in “all other locations” under Policy 3(d) will be dependent on the extent of intensification in walkable catchments. c) note that the extent of intensification in “all other locations” will be limited by the qualifying matters agreed to by the Planning Committee in July 2021 (Resolution PLA/2021/80). d) note that the spatial implications of these approaches and the extent of intensification will be workshopped with the Planning Committee, local boards and mana whenua and that this may result in a refinement of the approaches in clause a). e) note that the approach to engagement on the intensification plan change required under the National Policy Statement on Urban Development is addressed in a separate report on the Planning Committee agenda f) note its concerns around the ability to deliver quality outcomes for Auckland given the timeframes and changes required by central government to meet the requirements of the National Policy Statement Urban Development. CARRIED
	Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 1.8.6, the following councillors requested that their dissenting votes be recorded as follows: · Cr E Collins against clause a) iv) · Cr C Fletcher against clauses a) and b) · Cr S Henderson against clause a) iv) · Cr R Hills against clause a) iv) · Cr D Simpson against clauses a) to e)
	Attachments a 5 August 2021, Planning Committee: Item 9 - National Policy Statement on Urban Development - Intensification Plan Change - Approach for "all other locations", presentation

10	National Policy Statement on Urban Development – pre-notification engagement on the required intensification plan change to the Auckland Unitary Plan
	A presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Cr R Hills retired from the meeting at 5.45 pm. Cr P Young retired from the meeting at 5.56 pm.
	Resolution number PLA/2021/98 MOVED by Cr A Dalton, seconded by Cr E Collins: That the Planning Committee: a) approve the following engagement approach for the intensification plan change to the Auckland Unitary Plan required under the National Policy Statement on Urban Development 2020: i) workshops from October 2021 to early 2022 with the Planning Committee, local boards and mana whenua on the council’s preliminary response ii) engagement in March or April 2022 with Aucklanders and key stakeholders on the council’s preliminary response iii) workshops in May and June 2022 with the Planning Committee, local boards and mana whenua to consider feedback from Aucklanders and key stakeholders on the matters over which the council has discretion and to progress the proposed intensification plan change iv) public notification of the proposed intensification plan change by 20 August 2022. b) note that a more detailed plan for involving local boards and mana whenua and engaging with Aucklanders and key stakeholders will be prepared. CARRIED
	Attachments a 5 August 2021, Planning Committee: Item 10 - National Policy Statement on Urban Development – pre-notification engagement on the required intensification plan change to the Auckland Unitary Plan, presentation

Note: Item 11 – Alteration of Previous Resolution from Planning Committee 5 March 2019 – Approach to marinas was considered after Item 8 – Infrastructure Acceleration Fund.

Note: Item 12 – Auckland Unitary Plan (Operative in Part) - Request to Make Plan Change 53 - Temporary Activities, and the Definition of Anzac Day for Pukekohe Park Precinct, Operative was considered prior to Item 9 – National Policy Statement on Urban Development - Intensification Plan Change - Approach for "all other locations".

Review of the Forward Work Programme - Planning Committee

Resolution number PLA/2021/99

MOVED by Cr T Mulholland, seconded by Cr S Henderson:

That the Planning Committee:

a) receive and review the progress on the 2021 Planning Committee forward work programme - Attachment A of the agenda report.

b) approve the reviewed forward work programme.

c) agree to review the forward work programme prior to the end of March 2022.

CARRIED

Summary of Planning Committee information items and briefings – 5 August 2021

Resolution number PLA/2021/100

MOVED by Cr E Collins, seconded by Cr A Dalton:

That the Planning Committee:

a) receive the Summary of Planning Committee information items and briefings – 5 August 2021.

CARRIED

15 Consideration of Extraordinary Items

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

Cr D Newman left the meeting at 6.00 pm.

6.01 pm 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 Planning Committee HELD ON

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

CHAIRPERSON:.......................................................

Chairperson	Cr Chris Darby
Deputy Chairperson	Cr Josephine Bartley	Until 10.29am, Item 5.1
Members	Cr Dr Cathy Casey
	Deputy Mayor Cr Bill Cashmore	Via electronic link
	Cr Fa’anana Efeso Collins
	Cr Pippa Coom
	Cr Linda Cooper, JP
	Cr Angela Dalton
	Cr Alf Filipaina	From 12.05, Item 8
	Cr Christine Fletcher, QSO	From 10.06am
	Mayor Hon Phil Goff, CNZM, JP	From 11.21am, Item5.4 Until 3.50pm
	IMSB Member Hon Tau Henare	Until 3.50pm
	Cr Shane Henderson
	Cr Richard Hills	Until 5.45pm, Item 10
	Cr Tracy Mulholland
	Cr Daniel Newman, JP	From 10.10am, Item 4.1 Until 6.00pm
	Cr Greg Sayers	Until 5.16pm, Item 9
	Cr Desley Simpson, JP
	Cr Sharon Stewart, QSM	Until 3.50pm
	Cr Wayne Walker	Until 4.51pm, Item 9
	Cr John Watson	Until 3.50pm
	Cr Paul Young	Until 5.56pm, Item 10