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Resolution
number UH/2023/93
MOVED by Chairperson A Atkinson, seconded by
Member K Parker:
That the Upper Harbour Local Board:
a)
whakarite / provide
the following feedback on the draft Future Development Strategy:
General
i)
support the draft
Future Development Strategy’s intent to manage growth through integrating land use and
infrastructure planning while meeting future environmental, population,
housing, and employment needs. The aim is to achieve a resilient,
equitable and liveable city, reducing urban sprawl and making the most of
infrastructure
ii)
support
the draft Future Development Strategy principles of supporting greenhouse gas
and emission reduction, adapting to the impacts of climate change, making
efficient and equitable infrastructure investments, protecting and restoring
the natural environment and ensuring there is sufficient capacity for growth
in the right place and at the right time
iii)
support
the draft Future Development Strategy approach with increasing sustainability
of neighbourhoods by supporting intensification in centres and walkable
catchments, by encouraging a broader range of services to meet
communities’ day-to-day needs locally, and by improving accessibility
to/within centres and neighbourhoods via walking, cycling and public
transport, however intensification must include green space, parks and other
community facilities
iv)
are of the view
that current development in advance of anticipated infrastructure is
resulting in car dependent suburbs with little or no public transport
Future
Urban Land
v)
support
the use infrastructure triggers in advance of development for Future Urban
Land
vi)
request
that before Future Urban Land is live zoned not only are infrastructure
triggers met but a comprehensive masterplan (which includes stormwater
management) is developed. The masterplan should include an
environmental plan similar to a ‘blue green spatial network
plan’. This is a way of planning based around waterways, planting and
parks that are managed together to connect people and nature across the city
vii)
support
future business zoned land however express concern that the high level of
impermeable surfaces will result in further degraded waterways and flooding
and request that these issues are reviewed in accordance with any future
planning including water sensitive design.
viii)
express concern that some land
currently zoned Future Urban and awaiting development is full of pest plant
and pest animals
ix)
request
that land is only developed when there is enough funding to provide for
sufficient community services (including open space, playgrounds, sports
fields and community facilities) for the new residents
x)
express
concern that infrastructure triggers include both roading and public
transport upgrades. We are concerned that we may end up with some triggers
being met and not others, e.g. roading is completed but not the public
transport. We request explicit statements around re-zoning of Future Urban
Land that requires quality and frequent public transport alongside active
transport to be provided as the housing gets developed.
Future
Urban Area of Whenuapai
xi)
note that Whenuapai is the
largest area zoned Future Urban close to the centre of Auckland. It is
approximately 1500 hectares and is home to the Royal New Zealand Airforce
Base Auckland, which is of national significance. Ecology wise,
although Whenuapai is a vital link in the North-West WildLink, it currently
has degraded biodiversity, with only 8% tree cover and degraded waterways
xii)
support
delaying development as per the draft Future Development Strategy with the
implementation of infrastructure triggers. However we also note
that much of Whenuapai has been brought by private developers. Whenuapai is
developing in an ad hoc manner that is not in the long-term interests of the
community or ratepayers of Auckland, nor is it line with the Future
Development Strategy
xiii)
restate resolution
number UH/2023/57
clause a) following the Notice of Motion presented at the 25 May 2023 Upper
Harbour Local Board business meeting requesting that Auckland Council
urgently prioritise and fund the development of a detailed plan for the area
of Whenuapai zoned Future Urban as follows:
That the Upper Harbour Local Board:
a) request that as a matter
of urgency Auckland Council prioritise and fund the development of a detailed
plan change for the parts of Whenuapai zoned currently Future
Urban. This new plan change should build on the existing
structure plan, investigations during plan change 5, and all the significant
National Policy Statements and Acts that have come into effect since 2016.
These include National Policy Statement on Urban Development, National Policy
Statement on Biodiversity, National Freshwater Policy Statement, National
Adaptation Plan, National Emission Reduction Plan, and the Parliamentary
Commissioner for the Environment Report - ‘Are we building harder,
hotter cities. It should be a holistic document taking into account the
above and including the following considerations:
i) residential development: Very high density of
dwellings, more so than what was anticipated in the Structure Plan. These
high-density dwellings will need to be surrounded by public biodiverse green
spaces to ensure the needs of new residents and the environment are met.
ii) desire
for a low carbon community that is engaged and connected
iii) a protected, regenerated and
healthy natural environment
iv) a holistic blue-green spatial
network plan
v) connected
safe neighbourhoods that are easy to get around and prioritise the use of
public and active transport
vi) a range of employment options
for local residents
vii) waterways, planting and
parks. Ensuring there is a high-quality network of these that are
managed together through a combination of infrastructure, ecological
restoration and urban design. These should be accessible and safe with
active community spaces and places
viii) connectivity. How will people connect
both with nature, with jobs, with schools
ix) resilience to natural hazards
and climate change mitigation. There should be a list of mandated features
such as all developments collecting and using their own rainwater, rain
gardens, swales, impermeable car parking areas, % of the area for deep soil
trees etc
x) the proximity
and needs of the Whenuapai Air Base and reverse sensitivity
impacts
xiv)
table the original Notice of
Motion supported unanimously by the local board at the 25 May 2023 Upper
Harbour Local Board business meeting requesting that Auckland Council urgently
prioritise and fund the development of a detailed plan for the area of
Whenuapai zoned Future Urban.
Albany
xv)
request that Albany is prioritized
for investment. Albany is recognized as an important node with a
significant strategic role for the north of Auckland. Central Albany
already has many strengths such as good transport connections, Massey
University, North Harbour Stadium and two commercial hubs. There are
opportunities such as undeveloped land and other plans that may impact the
development of Albany in the long term (e.g. the second harbour
crossing). We are concerned what without advance planning these
opportunities won’t be capitalized on.
b)
tono / request the opportunity to speak to
the Planning and Environment Committee on these matters.
CARRIED
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