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An amendment
was Moved by Member C Robertson, Seconded by Member J Maskill.
That the
Albert-Eden Local Board:
a)
approve the landowner approval application
from Auckland Transport, and the license to occupy, for the placement of two
shipping containers and an awning at Windmill Green, 2 Windmill Road, Mt Eden,
noting the approval will be subject to the following:
i)
term – 2 years
ii)
rent - $1.00 plus Goods and Services Tax (GST)
per annum, if requested
iii)
all other terms and conditions will be in
accordance with the Reserves Act 1977 and the Auckland Council Community
Occupancy Guidelines 2012
iv)
Auckland Transport will be required to remove
the containers or reapply once the license to occupy expires
v)
ensuring that the bike hub is located so as to
avoid closing off one end of the carpark permanently, with temporary devices
used to ensure a safe operational area when the hub is open
vi)
managing Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED) concerns, such as with additional lighting and
fencing
vii)
ensuring the final layout does not impact
trees in the reserve
viii) requiring the bike hub operators collaborate with Greyfriars
Presbyterian Church on opening hours and other matters to minimise clashes
with church programming
ix)
staff assessing the impact of the bike hub
after six months to identify any further improvements that need to be made
x)
ensuring that the look and feel is suitable
for the site.
b)
note that Windmill Green is zoned as a recreation
reserve.
c)
note that Albert-Eden has an overall shortage
of open space and that it is desirable to make the most of what we do have.
d)
note that the land is currently exclusively
used for carparking, and that Auckland Transport’s assessment is that
the area proposed is currently under-utilised for parking.
e)
note that Mt Eden/Epsom is a geographical gap
in the planned strategic network of bike hubs, and that exhaustive
investigation has shown that Windmill Green is the best available option.
f)
note that increasing access to cycling is a
key part of our current Local Board Plan and the draft of the 2023-2026 Local
Board Plan, and of our Climate Action Plan.
g)
note that discussions with Auckland Transport
since initial feedback was sought have confirmed the feasibility of
establishing the bike hub without permanently closing one end of the carpark.
h)
note that the majority of the feedback
received was supportive.
i)
note the concerns raised in community
feedback.
j)
thank Eva Obushenkova - Land Use Advisor, for a very clear and comprehensive
report, and for her and Jo Heaven – Senior Community Lease Advisor, attendance
to speak to the report.
A division
was called for, voting on which was as follows:
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For
Member J Maskill
Member C Robertson
Chairperson M Watson
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Against
Member J Fowler
Deputy Chairperson K Smith
Member R Smith
Member J Tan
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Abstained
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The amendment
was declared lost by 3
votes to 4.
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