District plan - Isthmus section

• Area A = maximum 24m/ 6 storeys (except for the area to which the volcanic cone height restrictions apply)
• Area B = maximum 32m / 8 storeys
• Areas C and D = maximum 48m / 12 storeys

• Encouraging minimisation of energy and resource consumption, reduction of storm water runoff, and the health and wellbeing of citizens through the encouragement of green building principles.

To achieve a built environment in Newmarket that minimises energy and resource use and consumption.

• By encouraging the construction of new buildings to satisfy high Green Star ratings
• By encouraging the renovation of existing buildings to satisfy high Green Star ratings
• By encouraging the implementation of green roofs to minimise storm water runoff, contribute positively to building insulation, and enhance amenity values to building occupants through enhanced visual amenity and recreational area.

14. Green design principles have been incorporated into the design of the new building

Bonus Element  Bonus Floor Area Ratio

4 star - Green Star Building Rating 1:1

5 or 6 star - Green Star Building Rating 2:1

Green Roof 1:1

Address

9 Edgerley Avenue

11 Edgerley Avenue

15 Edgerley Avenue

14 Edgerley Avenue

12 Edgerley Avenue

10 Edgerley Avenue

13 Alpers Avenue

Address

9 Edgerley Avenue

11 Edgerley Avenue

15 Edgerley Avenue

14 Edgerley Avenue

12 Edgerley Avenue

10 Edgerley Avenue

8 Edgerley Avenue

6 Edgerley Avenue

4 Edgerley Avenue

Address

9 Edgerley Avenue

11 Edgerley Avenue

15 Edgerley Avenue

Address

9 Edgerley Avenue

11 Edgerley Avenue

15 Edgerley Avenue

• Are necessary to achieve the purpose of the Resource Management Act 1991 and are justified in resource management terms
• Take a more balanced approach to the promotion of sustainable management, rather than focusing primarily on urban design issues, in order to enable people and the community to provide for their social, economic and cultural well-being.
• Give clear recognition to the importance of network utility services to the economic viability and growth of Newmarket and the well-being of the community.
• Reduce the need for resource consents associated with the maintenance, installation and operation of network utility services.
• Recognise that the maintenance and provision of network utility services is an important resource management issue and strategy for the successful growth of Newmarket.
• Introduce new objectives, policies, rules and assessment criteria that recognise and provide for network utility services and acknowledge their importance for the functioning of Newmarket as a significant commercial centre
• Introduce new objectives, policies, rules and assessment criteria that address the issue of reverse sensitivity between various activities

7.1....In considering these applications, the council's discretion will be limited to the matters identified in these criteria

7.2....In considering these applications, the council's discretion will be limited to the matters identified in these criteria

7.2.1 New buildings and accessory buildings (including external additions and alterations)

1. General

The extent to which:

1. The building design (including architectural character, expression, articulation, modulation and use of materials) is high quality, creative and responds to the local context
2. The building aligns with the street boundary of the site. Minor departures from the street boundary alignment (e.g. recessed pedestrian entrances and widows) are acceptable where they provide attractive architectural features and where the overall continuity of alignment with the street boundary is not compromised.
3. The building height, in relation to the street width, is appropriate to define and contain the street space.
4. The scale and rhythm of architectural features (such as windows, doorways, details, materials and colours) enhance the streetscape.
5. Blank facades devoid of modulation, relief or surface detail are avoided
6. The street elevation of buildings on large or amalgamated sites are scaled and composed to visually reflect and express the typical prevailing subdivision pattern and/or the width of neighbouring buildings
7. The building structure and floor to floor heights are designed to enable the building to be easily adapted to new uses in the future
8. Service and vehicle access interruptions to the continuity of building frontage are minimized
9. High quality, durable and easily maintained materials are used, particularly at street level
10. Side or rear walls are designed to be visually attractive
11. The building is designed in accordance with the Safety Guidelines in Annexure 16 of the Plan
12. Green design principles, e.g. rain gardens, are incorporated into the site landscape design where practicable.

1. Whether a site and context analysis of the proposed demolition of the subject character building demonstrates that long-term retention of the building will make a positive contribution to the special character of the streetscape as a whole.
2. The extent to which the character qualities and original design features of the subject building (if any remain in situ) are visible from public open space.
3. The structural and physical condition of the subject character building.
4. Whether the cost of redevelopment of the subject building so as to ensure its long-term retention is commercially sustainable
5. Whether any proposed new building(s) will have a positive effect of the character of the local area.

That the heading of clause 8.2.1 be deleted and substituted by "Maximum permitted height";

That sub-clauses 8.2.1(i) and (ii) be amended to read:

.... the maximum permitted height and maximum number of storeys set out.....;

• That the heading of clause 8.2.3 be deleted and substituted by "Maximum permitted site intensity";
• That the floor area ratio for Business 3 zoned land set out in the table in sub-clause 8.2.3(i) be amended to read :

1. For sites with no frontage to Nuffield Street - 10:1 permitted basic floor area ratio;
2. For sites with frontage to Nuffield Street - 6:1 permitted basic floor area ration;

• That criteria, or a cross-reference to relevant criteria in the Plan, be provided regarding the cycle and pedestrian ways bonus element;
• That provision be made for "energy efficiency and conservation" as an additional bonus element, with a bonus floor area ratio of at least) 2:1.

• The definition of "Vacant sites" be amended so that sites may remain vacant for up to 2 years;
• That a definition of "Character buildings" be inserted in part 13 of the plan, namely:

1. "Character buildings" means those buildings identified on the planning maps as character buildings by virtue of the combined characteristics of their architectural design or appearance and activities and the contribution that such characteristics make to the special character of the streetscape as a whole.

To clearly provide for reduction or waiver of the parking standards set out within the plan change as a restricted discretionary or discretionary activity under Part 12.9.1.1 of the District Plan. Amend Part 8.2.9 (iii) as necessary.

To modify/correct part 8.2.9 (iii) as it relates to required office/industry in the outer car parking area to provide for a minimum of 1 space per 60m² of gross floor area and a maximum of 1 space per 40m² gross floor area.

To clarify that ground floor activities in the outer car parking area require 1 space per 25 m² gross floor area but can provide 1 space per 30m² where floor area is in excess of 500m² and 80% of the parking is for visitors and customers.

To clarify that sites with frontage onto Broadway, Khyber Pass Road, Nuffield Street or Remuera Road need not provide any parking within the core parking areas. Particular attention is made to amending clause 8.2.9(i) first paragraph to reflect frontage rather than access as the trigger for not requiring any on-site parking.

To clearly provide for reduction or waiver of the parking standards set out within the plan change as a restricted discretionary or discretionary activity under Part 12.9.1.1 of the District Plan. Amend Part 8.2.9 (iii) as necessary.

To modify/correct part 8.2.9 (iii) as it relates to required office/industry in the outer car parking area to provide for a minimum of 1 space per 60m² of gross floor area and a maximum of 1 space per 40m² gross floor area.

To clarify that ground floor activities in the outer car parking area require 1 space per 25 m² gross floor area but can provide 1 space per 30m² where floor area is in excess of 500 m² and 80% of the parking is for visitors and customers.

To clarify that sites with frontage onto Broadway, Khyber Pass Road, Nuffield Street or Remuera Road need not provide any parking within the core parking areas. Particular reference is made to amending clause 8.2.9(i) first paragraph to reflect frontage rather than access as the trigger for not requiring any on-site parking.

To clearly provide for reduction or waiver of the parking standards set out within the plan change as a restricted discretionary or discretionary activity under Part 12.9.1.1 of the District Plan. Amend Part 8.2.9 (iii) as necessary.

To modify/correct part 8.2.9 (iii) as it relates to required office/industry in the outer car parking area to provide for a minimum of 1 space per 60m² of gross floor area and a maximum of 1 space per 40m² gross floor area.

To clarify that ground floor activities in the outer car parking area require 1 space per 25 m² gross floor area but can provide 1 space per 30m² where floor area is in excess of 500 m² and 80% of the parking is for visitors and customers.

To clarify that sites with frontage onto Broadway, Khyber Pass Road, Nuffield Street or Remuera Road need not provide any parking within the core parking areas. Particular reference is made to amending clause 8.2.9(i) first paragraph to reflect frontage rather than access as the trigger for not requiring any on-site parking.

To clearly provide for reduction or waiver of the parking standards set out within the plan change as a restricted discretionary or discretionary activity under Part 12.9.1.1 of the District Plan. Amend Part 8.2.9 (iii) as necessary.

To modify /correct part 8.2.9 (iii) as it relates to required office/industry in the outer car parking area to provide for a minimum of 1 space per 60m2 of gross floor area and a maximum of 1 space per 40 m2 gross floor area.

To clarify that ground floor activities in the outer car parking area require 1 space per 25m² gross floor area but can provide 1 space per 30 m² where floor area is in excess of 500 m2 and 80% of the parking is for visitors and customers.

To clarify that sites with frontage onto Broadway, Khyber Pass Road, Nuffield Street or Remuera Road need not provide any parking within the core parking areas. Particular reference is made to amending clause 8.2.9 (i) first paragraph to reflect frontage rather than access as the trigger for not requiring any on-site parking.

To clearly provide for reduction or waiver of the parking standards set out within the plan change as a restricted discretionary or discretionary activity under Part 12.9.1.1 of the District Plan. Amend Part 8.2.9 (iii) as necessary.

To modify /correct part 8.2.9 (iii) as it relates to required office/industry in the outer car parking area to provide for a minimum of 1 space per 60m2 of gross floor area and a maximum of 1 space per 40 m2 gross floor area.

To clarify that ground floor activities in the outer car parking area require 1 space per 25m² gross floor area but can provide 1 space per 30 m² where floor area is in excess of 500 m2 and 80% of the parking is for visitors and customers.

To clarify that sites with frontage onto Broadway, Khyber Pass Road, Nuffield Street or Remuera Road need not provide any parking within the core parking areas. Particular reference is made to amending clause 8.2.9 (i) first paragraph to reflect frontage rather than access as the trigger for not requiring any on-site parking.

To clearly provide for reduction or waiver of the parking standards set out within the plan change as a restricted discretionary or discretionary activity under Part 12.9.1.1 of the District Plan. Amend Part 8.2.9 (iii) as necessary.

To modify /correct part 8.2.9 (iii) as it relates to required office/industry in the outer car parking area to provide for a minimum of 1 space per 60m2 of gross floor area and a maximum of 1 space per 40 m2 gross floor area.

To clarify that ground floor activities in the outer car parking area require 1 space per 25m² gross floor area but can provide 1 space per 30 m² where floor area is in excess of 500 m2 and 80% of the parking is for visitors and customers.

To clarify that sites with frontage onto Broadway, Khyber Pass Road, Nuffield Street or Remuera Road need not provide any parking within the core parking areas. Particular reference is made to amending clause 8.2.9 (i) first paragraph to reflect frontage rather than access as the trigger for not requiring any on-site parking.

To clearly provide for reduction or waiver of the parking standards set out within the plan change as a restricted discretionary or discretionary activity under Part 12.9.1.1 of the District Plan. Amend Part 8.2.9 (iii) as necessary.

To modify /correct part 8.2.9 (iii) as it relates to required office/industry in the outer car parking area to provide for a minimum of 1 space per 60m2 of gross floor area and a maximum of 1 space per 40 m2 gross floor area.

To clarify that ground floor activities in the outer car parking area require 1 space per 25m² gross floor area but can provide 1 space per 30 m² where floor area is in excess of 500 m2 and 80% of the parking is for visitors and customers.

To clarify that sites with frontage onto Broadway, Khyber Pass Road, Nuffield Street or Remuera Road need not provide any parking within the core parking areas. Particular reference is made to amending clause 8.2.9 (i) first paragraph to reflect frontage rather than access as the trigger for not requiring any on-site parking.

To clearly provide for reduction or waiver of the parking standards set out within the plan change as a restricted discretionary or discretionary activity under Part 12.9.1.1 of the District Plan. Amend Part 8.2.9 (iii) as necessary.

To modify /correct part 8.2.9 (iii) as it relates to required office/industry in the outer car parking area to provide for a minimum of 1 space per 60m2 of gross floor area and a maximum of 1 space per 40 m2 gross floor area.

To clarify that ground floor activities in the outer car parking area require 1 space per 25m² gross floor area but can provide 1 space per 30 m² where floor area is in excess of 500 m2 and 80% of the parking is for visitors and customers.

To clarify that sites with frontage onto Broadway, Khyber Pass Road, Nuffield Street or Remuera Road need not provide any parking within the core parking areas. Particular reference is made to amending clause 8.2.9 (i) first paragraph to reflect frontage rather than access as the trigger for not requiring any on-site parking.

To clearly provide for reduction or waiver of the parking standards set out within the plan change as a restricted discretionary or discretionary activity under Part 12.9.1.1 of the District Plan. Amend Part 8.2.9 (iii) as necessary.

To modify /correct part 8.2.9 (iii) as it relates to required office/industry in the outer car parking area to provide for a minimum of 1 space per 60m2 of gross floor area and a maximum of 1 space per 40 m2 gross floor area.

To clarify that ground floor activities in the outer car parking area require 1 space per 25m² gross floor area but can provide 1 space per 30 m² where floor area is in excess of 500 m2 and 80% of the parking is for visitors and customers.

To clarify that sites with frontage onto Broadway, Khyber Pass Road, Nuffield Street or Remuera Road need not provide any parking within the core parking areas. Particular reference is made to amending clause 8.2.9 (i) first paragraph to reflect frontage rather than access as the trigger for not requiring any on-site parking.

To clearly provide for reduction or waiver of the parking standards set out within the plan change as a restricted discretionary or discretionary activity under Part 12.9.1.1 of the District Plan. Amend Part 8.2.9 (iii) as necessary

To modify /correct part 8.2.9 (iii) as it relates to required office/industry in the outer car parking area to provide for a minimum of 1 space per 60m2 of gross floor area and a maximum of 1 space per 40 m2 gross floor area.

To clarify that ground floor activities in the outer car parking area require 1 space per 25m² gross floor area but can provide 1 space per 30 m² where floor area is in excess of 500 m2 and 80% of the parking is for visitors and customers.

To clarify that sites with frontage onto Broadway, Khyber Pass Road, Nuffield Street or Remuera Road need not provide any parking within the core parking areas. Particular attention is made to amending clause 8.2.9(i) first paragraph to reflect frontage rather than access as the trigger for not requiring any on-site parking.

1. That ACC engage in meaningful consultation with Transit over the zoning of its landholdings
2. That the ACC acknowledge the potential for reverse sensitivity effects on Transit in the Plan Modification
3. That ACC engage (at their own expense) a traffic engineer to assess in detail the future development of the Newmarket area and how this will affect traffic flows in and around the area - having particular regard to SH1 and its on/off ramps. This traffic engineer shall be engaged in consultation with Transit specifically to ensure that; (a) Transit approves of the person/organisation chosen; and (b) that Transit is closely involved in briefing the traffic engineer.
4. That the ACC recognise that the replacement of the Newmarket Viaduct is imminent, and that this will have a significant impact on the future land uses immediately under and around the area
5. That the ACC consider extending the Framework area further to the south
6. That the ACC consider incorporating the open space area into the Plan Change

1. In the table at rule 8.2.1 (i), add a new row at the bottom of the table, stating:

2. In the table at rule 8.2.1 (ii), add a new row at the bottom of the table, stating:

Part 8.0 Development Controls of the proposed change be modified as follows::

1. In the table at Rule 8.2.1 (i), add a new row at the bottom of the table, stating:

2. In the table at Rule 8.2.1 (ii), add a new row at the bottom of the table, stating

1. Increase the mixed use FAR limits set out in clause 8.2.3 to provide a basic FAR of 3.5:1 (from 3:1) and a maximum FAR of 5:1 (from 4:1)
2. Increase the mixed use height limits set out in clause 8.2.1 to provide a maximum height of 30m (subject to view protection controls within the Operative District Plan).
3. Amend the bonus FAR limit for through site lanes set out in clause 8.2.3 from 2:1 to 3:1
4. Amend the street and lower level controls set out in clause 8.2.4 with respect to building frontages abutting the street and/or public spaces. Character/scheduled heritage buildings should be exempt from having to comply with this rule. Similarly, the Verandah Controls set out in clause 8.8.1.3 which are proposed to apply to the site should exempt character/scheduled heritage buildings.

5.1 To achieve the residential growth outcomes sought for the Newmarket urban living area in a manner that support the enhancement of the retail and business functions of Newmarket.

• By utilising the residential 8 zone to increase the development potential of the existing residential enclaves within Newmarket.

• By increasing the number of sites on which residential development can occur within the town centre.

• By increasing scale and intensity of development provided for in the mixed use zone and thereby increasing the opportunity for residential development to occur.

• By requiring a high standard of amenity for occupants of new residential developments.

• By ensuring that the site at 314-390 Khyber Pass Road includes sufficient residential activity when it is redeveloped.

5.2  To achieve the retail and business activity growth and development for the Newmarket commercial area

• By facilitating new development that will enhance the retail and business functions of the town centre.

• By increasing scale and intensity of development provided for in the Business 3 zones and thereby increasing the opportunity for retail and business development to occur.

The following objectives and policies should be renumbered accordingly.

7. Where reasonably practicable, the building is designed to be highly adaptable to a variety of uses. For example, incorporating open structural frames and more than minimum floor to ceiling heights

4. Corner Sites

The extent to which the design of buildings on corner sites acknowledges the special character of each particular corner location in a manner that responds appropriately to both the context of the site and the form and function of the building itself. The response may include a corner element.

Site area: 5,714 x 20,000 = threshold area for discretionary activity status

is applied to calculate the threshold for discretionary activity status for retail premises.

1. Permit a maximum parking allowance of 1 space per 20m² GFA for ground floor activities
2. Confirm that retail falls under "other activities" in the table in relation to above-ground general retail activities
3. Add a new rule in the table to reduce the minimum parking requirement for cinemas that are integrated in comprehensive shopping centre developments to 1 space per 15 seats.

• Olympic Pool, Broadway (category A);
• Tudor Court, 73b Carlton Gore Road (category A);
• Khyber House, 477 Khyber Pass Road (category A);
• Newmarket Railway Station (category A);
• Newmarket Railway Signal box (category A);
• House, 71 Carlton Gore Road (category B);
• Carlton Flats, 73c Carlton Gore Road (category B);
• Former CCG Industries Building, 33 Crowhurst Street (category B);
• Daytone House, 53 Davis Crescent (category B);
• Officers' Club of New Zealand, 15 Edgerley Street (category B);
• 29 George Street (category B);
• 31 George Street (category B);
• Redpaths, corner Gillies Avenue and Morrow Street (category B);
• Former Occasions (now Lone Star, corner Kent Street and York Street (category B);
• House, 22 Morgan Street (category B);
• Dominion Motors (former Levenes), Mortimer Pass (category B);
• Sunola, 2 Railway Street (category B);
• Building (former Quality Mens & Ladies Clothing), corner Short Street and Davis Crescent (category B);
• Ryecroft, 2 Sarawia Street (category B): and
• Hayes Building, Teed Street (category B).

• War memorial, corner of Broadway and Davis Crescent (category A);
• Captain Cook statues, Khyber Pass Road (category A);
• Sculpture, Lumsden Park (category A); and
• Cannon, Lumsden Park (category A).

• 5.3 Resource Management Objectives and polices: amended first bullet point to read as follows: By encouraging the retention of the character buildings and cultural heritage items within Newmarket;
• 6.2 Business 3 and Mixed Use Zones: amend proposed activities table as follows: Demolition or removal of a character building or cultural heritage item
• 7.2.2 Assessment Criteria: Character buildings: retitle as follows: Character Buildings and Cultural Heritage Items.
• 7.2.2 Assessment Criteria: Character Buildings: introduce new criterion as follows: (iii) Cultural heritage items. The extent to which: a) the cultural heritage item derives its cultural heritage values from its current location; b) the extent to which the cultural heritage item contributes to the character of the streetscape or public place in its current location; c) the new location for the cultural heritage item will remedy or mitigate its removal from its current location.
• 9.0 Comprehensive Development - 314-390 Khyber Pass Road: introduce additional requirements for the assessment criteria for comprehensive development plans and development controls similar to those sought immediately above to ensure that the Captain Cook statue is retained in an appropriate location.

• Houses, Cowie Street;
• 3 shops, 10 - 12 Broadway;
• Newmarket Police Station, corner Middleton Road and Remuera Road;
• Police House adjacent in Middleton Road;
• House, 62 Remuera Road;
• 2 and 4 Teed Street;
• 366-370 Broadway;
• Newmarket Working Men's Club, 3 Crowhurst Street;
• Centrepoint Fabrics, 26 Morrow Street (also fronts onto Eden Street);
• Morgan Street Gallery, 9 Morgan Street;
• Former AEPB Workshop and Garage, Nuffield Street; and
• 33 George Street