District Living Committee Agenda

139 Pages·2013·3.32 MB·English

by  Whangarei District Council

District Living Committee

Notice of Meeting
A meeting of the District Living Committee will be held in the Council Chamber, Forum North,
Whangarei on:

Wednesday
12 June 2013
10.00am

Committee
Cr S J Deeming (Chairperson)
His Worship the Mayor
Cr C B Christie
Cr A J Edwards
Cr S M Glen
Cr P R Halse
Cr J S Jongejans
Cr G M Martin
Cr B L McLachlan
Cr S L Morgan
Cr K J Sutherland
Cr W L Syers
Cr M R Williams
Cr J D T Williamson
OPEN MEETING

APOLOGIES

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Members are reminded to indicate any items in which they might have a conflict of interest.

INDEX

Item No Page No

1. Minutes of a Meeting of the District Living Committee held 8 May 2013 .................................. 1

2. Minutes of a Meeting of the Community Funding Subcommittee held 8 May 2013 ................. 5

3. District Living Group Monthly Report May 2013 ....................................................................... 6

4. Plan Change 93 – Urban Transition Environment Final Consideration .................................. 34

5. Private Plan Change 117 – Northpower Limited Critical Electricity Lines
Final Consideration ................................................................................................................. 52

6. Whangarei Harbour Water Quality Action Plan - Update ...................................................... 105

7. Toward Better Local Regulation ............................................................................................ 114

8. Disability Advisory Group – Terms of Reference .................................................................. 160

9. Ngunguru Sports and Recreation Society Inc – Loan Application ........................................ 164

10. New Road Names – Resource Consents ............................................................................. 172

11. New Road Name – Riverside Drive to Port Road via the new Lower Harbour Bridge ......... 177

12. Weekend and Night time Economy Discussion Document ................................................... 191

Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Act 2012 – Decision making
Full consideration has been given to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Act 2012 in relation to
decision making and in particular the current and future needs of communities for good quality local infrastructure, local
public services and performance of regulatory functions in a way that is most cost effective for households and
businesses. Consideration has also been given to social, economic and cultural interests and the need to maintain and
enhance the quality of the environment in taking a sustainable development approach.

Recommendations contained in this agenda are NOT final decisions.
Please refer to the minutes for resolutions.
1. Minutes: District Living Committee
Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Minutes of a meeting of the District Living Committee of the Whangarei District Council held in the Council
Chamber, Forum North on Wednesday 8 May 2013 at 10.00am

Present:
S J Deeming (Chairperson)

His Worship the Mayor M C A Cutforth, Crs, C B Christie, A J Edwards, S M Glen, P R Halse, J S Jongejans,
G M Martin, B L McLachlan, S L Morgan, K J Sutherland, W L Syers, M R Williams and J D T Williamson

Also present:

D McKenzie (NRC Biosecurity Senior Programme Manager)
Lily MacKinnon, Ryan Marsich, Andrew Simpkin & Brad Olsen (Youth Advisory Group)

In Attendance:
Chief Executive Officer (M P Simpson), Group Manager District Living (P Dell), Community Services
Manager (O Thomas), Economic Development Manager (P Gleeson), Resource Consents Manager
(A Hartstone),Team Leader Futures Planning (K Grundy), Senior Specialist (Policy) (H McNeal), Senior
Specialist Policy (D Coleman), Senior Specialist Urban Design and Policy (N Karlovsky), Senior
Communications Adviser (R Pascoe), Media Relations Adviser (A Midson), Casual Communications Adviser
(S Halliwell), Environmental Trends Analyst (S Seutter), Councillor Support (J Crocombe) and Senior
Meeting Coordinator (C Brindle)

1. Confirmation of Minutes of a Meeting of the District Living Committee
held on 10 April 2013

Moved: Cr Edwards
Seconded: Cr Morgan

“That the minutes of the meeting of the District Living Committee held on Wednesday 10 April
2013 having been circulated, be taken as read and now confirmed and adopted as a true and
correct record of proceedings of that meeting.”
CARRIED

2. Confirmation of Minutes of a Meeting of the Community Funding
Subcommittee held on 10 April 2013

Moved: Cr Syers
Seconded: Cr Martin

“That the minutes of the meeting of the Community Funding Subcommittee held on
Wednesday 10 April 2013 having been circulated, be taken as read and now confirmed and
adopted as a true and correct record of proceedings of that meeting.”
CARRIED

3. District Living Group Monthly Report – April 2013

Moved: Cr Williams
Seconded: Cr McLachlan

“That the information be received.”
CARRIED
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4. Draft Youth Policy

Moved: Cr Williams
Seconded: Cr Edwards

“1. That the information be received.

2. That the Youth Policy 2013 be adopted.

3. That Council authorises the Chief Executive Officer to make any changes to the draft Policy
agreed at this meeting and any necessary drafting, typographical or presentation corrections
required to finalise the policy.”
CARRIED

5. Resource Consents Monitoring/Development Report

Moved: Cr Edwards
Seconded: Cr McLachlan

“That the Resource Consents Monitoring/Development Report 2011-2012 be received.”
CARRIED
Item 9 was taken after Item 5. Item 6 was taken after Item 9.

6. Review of District Plan Built Heritage Provisions

Moved: Cr Edwards
Seconded: Cr Martin

“1. That the report be received.

2. That Council endorse, as its preferred option for progressing Plan Change 124 (PC124), a
minimalist approach to the scheduling of built heritage items for protection under the
District Plan based on the addition of items registered by the New Zealand Historic Places
Trust but currently awaiting inclusion in the District Plan, and the correction of any minor
inaccuracies in Appendix 3.

3. That increased reliance on the New Zealand Historic Places Trust f or identification and
assessment of built heritage items of significance shall be supplemented by continued
recognition of heritage at a more local level including implementation of non-statutory
methods such as structure planning and sense of place initiatives.
CARRIED

A break of 2 minutes was taken at 10.59am following Item 6.

7. 2013-2014 Annual Operating Fund

Moved: Cr Syers
Seconded: Cr Martin

“1. That the information be received.
2. That the following resolution adopted by the District Living Committee on 10 April 2013, be now
rescinded:
“3. The following indicative figures for grants from the 2014-15 Annual Operating Fund
recommended by the Community Funding Subcommittee be notified to the following
organisations:

a) CHART $190,600
b) Hikurangi Historical Museum Society $5,200
c) Mangakahia Sports Ground Society $26,800
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d) Northland Craft Trust $38,200
e) Northland Society of Arts $10,000
f) Northland Youth Theatre $10,000
g) Ruakaka Recreation Centre $33,400
h) Surf Life Saving Northern Region $20,000
i) Tornado Youth Community Trust $20,000
j) Waipu Centennial Trust Board $58,000
k) Whangarei Art Museum Trust $280,000
l) Whangarei Citizens Advice Bureau $45,600
m) Whangarei Museum and Heritage Trust $365,000
n) Whangarei Quarry Gardens Trust $36,500
o) Whangarei Youth One Stop Shop Charitable Trust $11,100.”

And that the following recommendation be adopted:
“3. That the following indicative figures for the 2014-15 Annual Operating Fund recommended by
the Community Funding Sub-Committee, to be confirmed by that year’s Annual Plan process,
be notified to the following organisations:
a) CHART $184,800
b) Hikurangi Historical Museum Society $5,000
c) Mangakahia Sports Ground Society $25,900
d) Northland Craft Trust $37,000
e) Northland Society of Arts $9,700
f) Northland Youth Theatre $9,700
g) Ruakaka Recreation Centre $32,300
h) Surf Life Saving Northern Region $19,400
i) Tornado Youth Community Trust $19,400
j) Waipu Centennial Trust Board $56,200
k) Whangarei Art Museum Trust $271,600
l) Whangarei Citizens Advice Bureau $44,200
m) Whangarei Museum and Heritage Trust $354,000
n) Whangarei Quarry Gardens Trust $35,400
o) Whangarei Youth One Stop Shop Charitable Trust $10,700.”
CARRIED

8. Operational Support Fund - Review

Moved: Cr Syers
Seconded: Cr Deeming

“1. That the information be received.

2. That the budget allocated for the 2013-2014 Operational Support Fund be held in reserve
pending the outcome of the Community Funding review, as recommended by the
Community Funding Subcommittee.”
CARRIED

Item 9 was taken after Item 5.

9. Presentation Northland Regional Council – Mediterranean Fan Worm

Moved: Cr Glen
Seconded: Cr Jongejans

“That the information be received.”
CARRIED

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The meeting closed at 1.05pm

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Confirmed this 12 day of June 2013

S J Deeming (Chairperson)
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2. Minutes: Community Funding Subcommittee
Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Minutes of a meeting of the Community Funding Subcommittee of the District Living Committee held in the
Council Chamber Forum North on Wednesday 8 May 2013 at 8.30am

Present:
Cr W L Syers (Chairperson)

Crs S J Deeming, G M Martin and M R Williams

In Attendance:
Group Manager District Living (P Dell), Community Services Manager (O Thomas), Community Funding
Officer (J Teeuwen) and Senior Meeting Co ordinator (C Brindle)

1. Community Funding – Community Fund Round 2 2012-2013
Moved Cr Williams
Seconded Cr Deeming

“1. That the information be received.
2. That grants from Round 2 of the 2012-13 Community Fund be made to the following organisations:
a) About Time Project $5,000
under Whangarei Lions
b) Healthy Hikurangi Trust $4,000
c) Northland AIDS Network Charitable Trust $1,000
d) Rugby League Northland $2,400
e) Sistema Whangarei $9,730
under Whangarei Youth Music
f) Volunteering Whangarei $5,000
g) Whangarei Migrant Centre $1,958
h) Whangarei Sustainable Living Festival $2,000
i) Whangarei Terenga Paraoa Marae $3,670
3. That the following applications to Round 2 of the 2012-13 Community Fund be declined:
a) CBEC EcoSolutions
b) MNB Productions
c) Regent Community Trust – Toy Library
d) SPCA Whangarei
e) The Whangarei Youth Community Trust.”
CARRIED

The meeting closed at 8.34am

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Confirmed this 12 day of June 2013

W L Syers (Chairperson)
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3. District Living Group Monthly Report May 2013

Reporting officer Paul Dell (Group Manager District Living)
Date 21 May 2013
Resource Consents Manager
The number of applications received during May remains fairly steady, noting that we have received several
larger more complex applications, including the new Countdown supermarket at Regent and a new Bigsave
Furniture store on Porowini Ave.
It is noted that May is the first month since September 2012 where all applications have been issued within
20 working days without the use of Section 37 under the RMA for any time extension. Section 37 is
generally used where there is negotiation over draft conditions for consent and this pushes the timeframes
out beyond 20 working days.
The new Urban Transition Environment provisions are now public, having been signed off by the
Environment Court and pending Council adoption in June. Staff are already talking to landowners and their
agents about likely proposals soon to be lodged to take advantage of the new zoning. In conjunction with
this, we are receiving an increasing number of queries about the next steps for Council in terms of
progressing further zone changes in the rural environment.
Staff have been processing an application for the designation of land in Maunu for a new dam and
associated detention pond (called ‘Kotuku Dam’). The application has been lodged by the Northland
Regional Council in its capacity as a designating authority and was publicly notified, with a relatively small
number of submissions lodged. Due to the efforts by the applicant, all submissions from people wishing to
be heard have been withdrawn, meaning that no formal hearing is now required to consider the submissions
and reach a decision. Rather, it is intended that the Northland Regional Council (as regulatory body) and
Whangarei District Council jointly appoint an independent Hearings Commissioner to deliberate and
determine a decision on the application, without the need for a formal hearing. A recommendation is
provided at the end of this report to appoint Mr Rob van Voorthuysen as a Commissioner for this purpose.
Policy and Monitoring Manager
Celebrations as the Environment Court has signed off on two Consent Orders allowing the plan changes on
the Urban Transition Environment and the Northpower Critical Lines to progress towards becoming
operative. A decision on cost for Longview was also made with a neutral outcome.
The Plan Change for Te Hape Village can also progress with the purchase of a strategic property which
opens the conversation with the landowners.
The District Plan process and methodology being followed by Council and promoted at various professional
institutes was met with enthusiasm and is a hot topic in the professional social media. This might also
influence the Ministry of the Environments view on a standardised template for district plans.
Staff presented on Council’s submissions to the Regional Policy Statement and decisions by the Northland
Regional Council are expected before the Local Government elections.
Structure planning within the Inner City is progressing as are the Village Plans.
Building Consents Manager
This month’s consented dollar value of building works at $18.40 million tops last month’s record high of
$16.4 million for the previous year. The new record is further solidified by the continual steady flow of the
residential new house builds overlaid with commercial building works.
During this time there were 164 building consents issued. Of this total figure 39 consents were granted for
the Ruakaka sewage scheme leaving 125 building consents. Of the 125 consents, 114 were residential
building consents with a value of $10.23 million and the remaining 11 were commercial with a value over
$8.16 million.
Of the residential building consents 30 were for new house builds at a value of $7.93 million. The proportion
in dollar values of residential to commercial building works consented is 56:44, i.e. 56% was for residential.
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Strong momentum appears to be sustained with 168 building consents valued over $16 million received in
this reporting period pending processing.
Inspections continue to fluctuate with 734 inspections done in May 2013 compared to last years 678 for May
2012. We expect inspections to pick up further reflecting the amount of building works consented and the
amount of construction works in early foundation stage. During the month 186 Code Compliance Certificates
were issued along with 114 Land Information Memorandums (LIMs), remaining in line with a more active real
estate market.
Regulatory Services Manager
The review of the Dog Management Policy and Bylaw has now been completed with the adoption of new
policy and a bylaw by council on the 29 May. The Department will now focus on the review of the Public
Places Bylaw which is expected to be completed mid 2014.
The implementation of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 is a primary focus of the Department as we
go forward in the year. The Act comes into force in stages and from the 18 June 2013, licensing inspectors
will be reporting on new criteria for premises licences, most significantly amenity and good order. The extent
to which licensed premises affects the amenity of a neighbourhood (in respect of noise, vandalism and
nuisance) will be taken into account at the time of licence grant. Between June and December council will
need to develop a new committee structure and support processes, including appointing committee
members drawn from the community. The Ministry of Justice and Local Government NZ are providing
guidance on the new systems required and staff and elected members will attend various training workshops
over the next few months. A report which will detail the new committee structures and processes will be
placed before council in July.
Community Services Manager
This last reporting period has seen some great milestones from across the department. Firstly, the
community funding calendar has been completed. Following its annual report next month, this area will
begin a comprehensive review, with councillors with any changes to be implemented for the 14/15 year.
Community safety has had some great results through the Community Officers and ongoing collaboration
with the Police and Blue-club members. Conversations with the Ministry of Justice this month have been
positive and we are looking forward to maintaining these levels of service with their on-going support.
Across our advisory groups we have seen a range of activity and ongoing improvements with how the whole
organisation can utilise these groups. The Youth Advisory Group, especially, has had a memorable month;
playing significant roles in our new youth policy and youth week as well as supporting a community request
for a youth centre and seeking new members. They have an exciting working relationship with our Council
and it is always visible with the level of energy they bring when working with us.
Volunteerism continues to be an establishing theme within the department. This month we have presented
an opportunity to the Chief Executives of Northland Public Services (Northland Intersectoral Forum – NIF), to
support the establishment of Whangarei’s Volunteer Centre. We have also received the nominations for
WDC’s Civic Honours and in August our Council will acknowledge 4 significant residents of our district for
their voluntary contributions.

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Resource Consents
The Resource Consents Manager (A Hartstone) reports for May 2013
Volume of Resource Consents Received
60
50
40
Trendline
30 for total
20
10
0
Jul-12 Aug-12 Sep-12 Oct-12 Nov-12 Dec-12 Jan-13 Feb-13 Mar-13 Apr-13 May-13
Subdivision Consents Received Land Use Consents Received Total Consents Received

Volume of Other Permissions Received
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Jul-12 Aug-12 Sep-12 Oct-12 Nov-12 Dec-12 Jan-13 Feb-13 Mar-13 Apr-13 May-13

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