Te Huruhi Reserve management plan

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Appendix 1(B): District Plan provisions for Land Unit 19 - Community activities

6.19.0 Description

The Land Unit 19 applies to a number of local reserve areas throughout the Western Waiheke SMA in such locations as Blackpool, Ostend and Palm Beach. The areas are generally of moderate size and are generally developed for community and neighbourhood purposes.

6.19.1 Resource management issues

• Ensure use opportunities for community and neighbourhood based activities are maximised.
• Maintenance of a balance between open space and buildings to ensure retention of the character of the land unit.
• Continuation of historical uses of buildings and land.
• Provision for a diverse range of general recreational pursuits.

6.19.2 Resource management strategy

The resource management strategy for Land Unit 19 is to use rules to facilitate and maximise neighbourhood and community use of land within the land unit in order to foster community and cultural activities. Buildings are permitted but only through controlled activity rules so that their design, appearance and size are compatible with the surrounding residential uses and that activities undertaken within buildings and on the land must not detract from the amenities of residential areas. The strategy seeks through the Plan's rules to ensure that a diverse range on non-active recreational activities can be carried out within the land unit. Small scale, community based land use activities are seen as being appropriate for the land unit.

6.19.3 Objectives

6.19.3.1 Objective

To provide for a balanced range of community activities for the cultural needs of the community.

Policies

1. By providing for buildings and for community needs.
2. By providing for informal recreation activities.

6.19.4 Land unit rules

6.19.4.1 Permitted activities

1. General rules
   Any activity shall be a permitted activity where it:
   1. Conforms to the standards and terms contained in Part 6B, and
   2. Meets the requirements of Rule 6.19.4.1B below;
   3. except where it has been otherwise provided for in the rules for this land unit as a controlled, discretionary or prohibited activity.
      
2. Particular rules
   1. Any use of land or buildings must be consistent with any operative management plan pursuant to the Reserves Act 1977 or the Conservation Act 1987.

6.19.4.2 Controlled activities

1. General rules
   Application must be made for a resource consent for a controlled activity under the following circumstances:
   1. Where it is proposed to erect, alter or add to any building(s).
   2. Where required by the rules for Policy Area 7 (Okahuiti-Ostend-Tahi), (see Part 7).
      
2. Particular rules 
   Any building shall meet all those standards in Part 6B.
   
3. Controlled activity criteria
   The Council shall give consideration to the following criteria in assessing an application for a controlled activity:
   1. All existing native bush, or other vegetation which contributes to visual amenity shall be retained, except where it is necessary to remove vegetation to create a building platform, or where sufficient landscape planting of appropriate species is provided to ensure that buildings are integrated with the existing natural character of the surrounding landscape.
   2. Any earthworks necessary for the creation of building platforms or access shall be such that they create minimum disturbance to the landscape and character of the site.
   3. Any driveway, parking and turning areas shall be constructed in a manner which requires minimal disturbance to existing landform or vegetation. Generally, any driveway should have a gradient of less than 1 in 6.
   4. The exterior finish of proposed buildings shall be complementary to those which are found in the surrounding natural landscape. 
      Note: Reference will be made to the document Colour for Structures in the Landscape, Heath, T. for the interpretation of this criterion, (available at Auckland City Council Offices).
   5. The scale and form of proposed buildings shall be such that they are integrated with and complementary to forms in the surrounding natural landscape.
   6. Development proposals shall ensure that any runoff or stormwater resulting from the development does not lead to siltation or sedimentation or a reduction in water quality in natural watercourses.
   7. Any extension or alteration to an existing building shall:
      1. comply with (d) and (e) above,
      2. be sympathetic to the design and external appearance of the existing building.
         
4. Controlled activity conditions
   In granting consent to a controlled activity the Council may impose conditions relating to any or all of the following matters:
   1. The removal or retention of vegetation.
   2. Landscaping.
   3. Drainage.
   4. The screening of buildings, yards or vehicle parking and manoeuvring areas.
   5. The orientation, cladding, scale, form and colour of buildings.
   6. Location of buildings on a site.
   7. The height of buildings.
   8. The location and construction of vehicle entry, egress, manoeuvring and parking.

6.19.4.3 Discretionary activities

1. General rules
   Application must be made for a resource consent for a discretionary activity under the following circumstances:
   1. Where it is proposed to vary any of the standards or terms for permitted activities contained in Part 6B or;
   2. Where an activity is listed in rule 6.19.4.3.B below or;
   3. Where consent to subdivide land to create a lot pursuant to the rules contained in Part 8 of this Plan is sought.
      
2. Listed discretionary activities
   The above activities are automatically discretionary activities as they need particular assessment in this land unit because of potential effects.
   
3. Consideration of applications
   1. An application for a discretionary activity will be assessed in terms of the criteria contained in Part 6E and in the case of a listed discretionary activity, in terms of Part 6F as well, and;
   2. An application for a discretionary activity may only be granted to vary the standards contained in Part 6C unless otherwise provided for elsewhere in the Plan, and;
   3. Where consent for a discretionary activity is sought in terms of more than one of the provisions of Rule 6.19.4.3.A the Council will consider applications together, and;
   4. Any standard or term in Part 6F shall prevail over a parallel standard or term in Part 6C.

6.19.5 Other requirements and information

The information and requirements outlined in Parts 6B-6G must be referred to, prior to making an application for any resource consent.

6.19.6 Subdivision

The rules for subdivision are contained in Part 8 of the Plan.

6.19.7 Heritage

The rules relating to heritage protection are contained in Part 10 of the Plan.