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OPEN AGENDA

 I hereby give notice that a meeting of the

CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

will be held as follows:

DATE: Thursday, 09 April 2009
TIME: 9:30 am
VENUE: Committee Room, Level 15
  Civic Administration Building
  1 Greys Avenue
  Auckland
Cecily Dower
DEMOCRACY ADVISOR

Members:

Cr Aaron Bhatnagar Chairperson
Cr Graeme Mulholland, JP Deputy Chairperson
Cr Douglas Armstrong, QSO
Cr Leila Boyle
Cr Bill Christian, JP
Cr Mark Donnelly
Cr Glenda Fryer
Cr Noelene Raffills

Ex Officio:

His Worship the Mayor, Hon John Banks, QSO
Deputy Mayor David Hay, JP

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.
     

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    The minutes of the City Development Committee meeting held on Thursday, 12 March 2009 to be confirmed as a true and correct record.
     

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:
    "An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if-
    (a) The local authority by resolution so decides; and
    (b) The presiding member explains at the meeting at a time when it is open to the public,-
      (i) The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and
      (ii) The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting."
    Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:
    "Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-
    (a) That item may be discussed at that meeting if-
      (i) That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and
      (ii) The presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but
    (b) no resolution, decision, or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further discussion."

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    A period of time (approximately 20 minutes) is set aside for members of the public to address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of 5 minutes per item is allowed, following which there may be questions from members.

    At the close of the agenda no requests to speak had been received.

    DEPUTATIONS

    4.1A. WASTE MANAGEMENT ON WAIHEKE - WAIHEKE ISLAND COMMUNITY BOARD

    A deputation from the Waiheke Island Community Board wishes to address the committee regarding waste management on Waiheke Island following the Royal Commission findings.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.1A] Page 0  

  5. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

    C Dower  
    Democracy Advisor 1 April 2009

    Reporting on the reports requested/pending list and recommending that the report be amended as follows:

    Row Date Report Name Reason
    5 April 09
    defer to
    May 09    		 Waterfront Masterplan Deferred until May pending completion of the Westhaven concept plan which will inform finalisation of the masterplan.
    9 April 09
    defer to
    June 09    		 Licensing issues in the Viaduct Harbour Deferred until June as the Law Commission Review is not complete

     

    [ATTACHMENT 5] Pages 1-2

    POLICY/MAJOR DECISIONS

  6. Top DECISIONS ON SUBMISSIONS TO THE PROPOSED HAURAKI GULF ISLANDS DISTRICT PLAN 2006

    G Mulholland  
    Councillor 24 March 2009

    Providing a report from Councillor Graeme Mulholland, Chair of the Proposed Hauraki Gulf Islands District Plan Hearings Panel.

    Recommending that the hearings panel and all staff involved in the hearing process be thanked.

    [ATTACHMENT 6] Pages 3-4

  7. Top DECISIONS ON SUBMISSIONS TO THE PROPOSED HAURAKI GULF ISLANDS DISTRICT PLAN 2009

    M Tyler  
    Manager Islands 17 March 2009

    Reporting on the review of the Hauraki Gulf Islands District Plan and the recommendations of the hearings panel.

    Recommending to Council that the recommendations contained in the decision reports be accepted and the Auckland City District Plan: Hauraki Gulf Islands Section - Proposed 2006 be amended in accordance with the recommendations.

    Secretarial note:

    The decision reports for the Hauraki Gulf Island District Plan 2009 have been circulated to the City Development Committee members and can be viewed on the Auckland City Council website.

    [ATTACHMENT 7] Pages 5-12

  8. Top AUCKLAND LEARNING QUARTER - UPDATE REPORT

    K Le Heron  
    Senior Economic Analyst 16 March 2009

    Providing a copy of the most up-to-date draft Learning Quarter Plan, and seeking endorsement on its strategic direction and proposed action and pilot projects. As there are further changes anticipated an updated plan will be tabled at the meeting.

    Recommending that the committee endorse the plan and delegate the Chair and two councillors to sign off the content for the plan.

    Secretarial note

    Also attached is an extract from the minutes of the CBD Board meeting held on 25 February 2009 which endorses the draft Learning Quarter Plan.

    [ATTACHMENT 8] Pages 13-50

  9. Top SUBMISSION TO THE JUSTICE AND ELECTROAL COMMITTEE ON THE SALE AND SUPPLY OF LIQUOR AND LIQUOR ENFORCEMENT BILL

    R Stokes  
    ACR Policy Group Manager 26 March 2009

    Reporting on the Sale and Supply of Liquor and Liquor Enforcement Bill and providing a submission prepared by officers regarding the Bill.

    Recommending that the submission be approved and that the Chair and Chief Executive be delegated to make any amendments required.

    [ATTACHMENT 9] Pages 51-126

  10. Top BUILDING AMENDMENT BILL (2)

    B de Leur  
    Manager, Building Policy 16 March 2009

    Updating the committee on proposed changes to the Building Act 2004 and attaching the proposed Auckland City Council's submission to the Local Government and Environment Select Committee on the Building Amendment Bill (No 2).

    Recommending that the submission be approved.

    [ATTACHMENT 10] Pages 127-132

  11. Top INTRODUCTION OF A NEW BYLAW ADMINISTRATION BYLAW AND CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS TO OTHER BYLAWS

    C Craig  
    Senior Planner Citywide Strategy 13 March 2009

    Reporting on Part I of the Auckland City Consolidated Bylaw 1998 and proposing that part 1 be reviewed and becomes the Bylaw Administration Bylaw 2009. A few minor changes to other bylaws are a consequence of this review.

    Recommending that the committee endorse the Bylaw Administration Bylaw 2009 and recommends to Council that the special consultative procedure be commenced, and that three councillors be appointed to hear and deliberate on the public submissions and report to council.

    [ATTACHMENT 11] Pages 133-156

  12. Top PROPOSED PLAN MODIFICATION 34 TO CENTRAL AREA SECTION OF THE DISTRICT PLAN TO INCORPORATE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE HAURAKI GULF MARINE PARK ACT 2000  

    R Cooper  
    Planner, Central Area Planning 12 March 2009

    Reporting on the review of the Central Area section of the District Plan against the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act (HGMPA) 2000 and recommending minor changes to ensure adequate recognition is given to the Act.

    Recommending that the proposed plan modification is endorsed and the Manager, Central Area Planning be authorised to commence public notification.

    [ATTACHMENT 12] Pages 157-170

  13. Top STREET TRADING POLICY - PROVISION OF OUTDOOR DINING FACILITIES - ARTS, CULTURE AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

    C Dower  
    Democracy Advisor 25 March 2009

    Providing an extract and report from the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee meeting held on 11 March 2009 where it was resolved inter alia as follows:

    1. That, in relation to the enforcement of the Public Places Bylaw (July 2008), the draft Street Trading Policy: Provision of Outdoor Dining Facilities report and the above resolutions, be forwarded to the City Development Committee for its information.

    Recommending that the information be considered.

    [ATTACHMENT 13] Pages 171-198

  14. Top CELL PHONE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR EAST COAST OF GREAT BARRIER ISLAND - GREAT BARRIER ISLAND COMMUNITY BOARD RESOLUTION

    C Dower  
    Democracy Advisor 1 April 2009

    Providing an extract from the Great Barrier Island Community Board meeting held on Monday, 16 March 2009 regarding cell phone infrastructure for the East Coast of Great Barrier Island.

    Recommending that the extract be considered

    [ATTACHMENT 14] Pages 199-202

  15. Top COUNCIL SUBMISSION TO SELECT COMMITTEE ON RESERVES AND OTHER LANDS DISPOSAL BILL

    H Wheatley/A Gysberts  
    Property Officer/Manager Regulatory Planning 26 March 2009

    Reporting on the Reserves and Other Lands Disposal Bill (ROLD) which makes a number of changes to the status of parcels of land and land titles and includes two matters of interest to Council being the Auckland Art Gallery development (ROLD clauses 6-9); and Volcanic cone issues (ROLD clauses 10-11).

    Recommending that the committee approve the submission by the Auckland City Council to the Primary Production Committee on the Reserves and Other Lands Disposal Bill.

    [ATTACHMENT 15] Pages 203-212

  16. Top WATERFRONT UPDATE AND APPROVAL OF WESTHAVEN MASTERPLAN

    J Simmonds  
    Waterfront Programme Manager 25 March 2009

    Updating the committee on the Waterfront Projects.

    Recommending that the committee note:

    • that eighteen appeals have been received regarding Wynyard Quarter Plan Change;
    • planning is progressing on Precinct 1 within Wynyard Quarter and refurbishment work on North Wharf is well advanced;
    • a resource consent application has been lodged with Auckland Regional Council (ARC) for the Marine Events Centre and the detailed design is about to commence;
    • the CBD Waterfront Masterplan will be finalised and reported to this committee; and
    • the Britomart development is progressing.

    Also that the committee endorse the concept plan for Westhaven and the Harbour Bridge Park for inclusion into the CBD Waterfront Masterplan.

    [ATTACHMENT 16] Pages 213-226  

    BUDGET/FINANCIAL


  17. Top LIQUOR LICENSING REVENUES AND COST

    C Dee  
    Manager, Environmental Health and Licensing 15 March 2009

    Reporting on liquor licensing, which is a statutory responsibility of territorial authorities, and on the licence fees set by statute, which have not meet the full cost of service of the function.

    Recommending that the Chairperson request that the Minister of Justice promotes a change in the legislation enabling councils to cost recover the work associated with the management of liquor licence applications, and the subsequent monitoring of premises for compliance with the Sale of Liquor Act.

    [ATTACHMENT 17] Pages 227-230

  18. Top REQUEST FOR LIVEABLE COMMUNITY PLAN FOR MT ALBERT

    M Reynolds  
    Assistant Planner 17 March 2009

    Reporting on a resolution from the February 2009 City Development Committee in response to a notice of motion from Councillor Donnelly regarding establishing a planning framework for the Mt Albert town centre and surrounding areas.

    Recommending that no further liveable community plans be developed until after the District Plan is reviewed in 2010.

    [ATTACHMENT 18] Pages 231-234

  19. Top NOTICE OF MOTION - DEFERMENT OF WIAHEKE WASTE MANAGEMENT TENDERS

    L Boyle  
    Councillor 2 April 2009

    Providing a notice of motion from Councillor Leila Boyle regarding the deferment of the Waiheke Waste Management Tenders.

    Recommending that the City Development Committee recommends to Council the deferral of all consideration of tenders for:

    • the provision of refuse and recycling collections;
    • the operation and redevelopment of the Waiheke Transfer Station; and
    • the transport of material off Waiheke Island

    until after October 2010 to ensure that this decision is made by the new Auckland Council for the region.

    [ATTACHMENT 19] Pages 235-238

    PROCEDURAL


  20. Top MAKING PLAN CHANGE 61 OPERATIVE - ISTHMUS DISTRICT PLAN

    D Wong  
    Senior Planner Outer Isthmus 10 March 2009

    Reporting on Plan Change 61 which was introduced to facilitate growth around Glen Innes. It rezones properties located generally within a 10 minute walk of Glen Innes town centre to residential 6a, 8a and 8b, introduces special height limits of four or five storeys across part of the former Tamaki Girls College site and applies flood limitation controls to address flood risk.

    Recommending to Council that it approves Plan Change 61 so that it can be made operative, and the Manager, Outer Isthmus be authorised to complete the statutory processes required.

    [ATTACHMENT 20] Pages 239-248

  21. Top PLAN CHANGE 145 AND VARIATION 145A - ST HELIERS CENTRE PLAN - APPROVAL TO INCORPORATE INTO THE DISTRICT PLAN (ISTHMUS)

    F Rokocoko  
    Assistant Planner, Outer Isthmus 14 March 2009

    Reporting on Plan Change 145 and Variation 145A which seeks to introduce a centre plan to St Heliers Village to protect the character and amenity values of the village. This plan was subject to an Environment Court Hearing which has issued its final decision.

    Recommending to Council that Plan Change 145 and Variation 145A is incorporated into the Isthmus District Plan and the Manager, Outer Isthmus be authorised to complete the statutory processes required.

    [ATTACHMENT 21] Pages 249-278

  22. Top ISTHMUS DISTRICT PLAN: PROPOSED PRIVATE PLAN CHANGE 8: 80 ST LUKES ROAD, MT ALBERT: NOTIFICATION REPORT

    R Osborne  
    Consultant Planner 12 March 2009

    Reporting on Private Plan Change 8 which has been lodged by Westfield New Zealand Ltd and seeks to expand the Business 8 zone land to incorporate additional properties and other land, and to replace the current concept plan so as to allow for a greater density of development.

    Recommending that the committee approve the private plan change for public notification and that the Manager, Inner isthmus be authorised to public notify it.

    [ATTACHMENT 22] Pages 279-304  

  23. Top ISTHMUS DISTRICT PLAN: PROPOSED PRIVATE PLAN CHANGE 250: 83 REMUERA ROAD, NEWMARKET: REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE FOR NOTIFICATION

    K Cook  
    Consultant Planner 17 March 2009

    Reporting on Private Plan Change 250 which seeks to rezone the site at 83 Remuera Road, Newmarket from Residential 7B to Residential 8c.

    Recommending that the committee accept the private plan change for public notification and that the Manager, Inner isthmus be authorised to public notify it.

    [ATTACHMENT 23] Pages 305-336

  24. Top LAND EXCHANGE 64 JOHN RYMER PLACE - 19B WHYTEHEAD CRESCENT KOHIMARAMA - METROWATER

    W O'Neill  
    Property Officer 25 February 2009

    Reporting on a land exchange, with Council proposing to revoke the reserve status of the land at 64 Rymer Place and transfer ownership to Metrowater, and declare the land at 19B Whytehead Crescent to be surplus to requirements and to be disposed of.

    Recommending the land at Rymer Place be transferred to Metrowater and the land at Whytehead Crescent be declared surplus and disposed of.

    [ATTACHMENT 24] Pages 337-342

  25. Top NOTICE OF MINOR BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT TO DESIGNATION A07-01 "MOTORWAY"

    L Smith  
    Planner Inner Isthmus 6 March 2009

    Reporting on a notice of requirement (NOR) served by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) for alteration to designation A07-01 of a minor boundary change of the Southern Motorway at 38 Lillington Rd which will enable the upgrading of the Southern Motorway.

    Recommending that the committee agree to the alteration and that the Manager, Inner Isthmus be authorised to amend the district plan map.

    [ATTACHMENT 25] Pages 343-364  

  26. Top CLAUSE 20A OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACT - 40 MOUNTAIN ROAD

    B Young  
    Senior Planner Inner Isthmus 17 March 2009

    Reporting on a request by the Trustee of the deceased estate of 40 Mountain Road, Epsom to correct a zoning error which occurred as a result of the southern motorway being built in the 1960's and consequential realignments of boundaries and zonings.

    Recommending that the area be rezoned from open space 2 to residential 2a to correct the error.

    [ATTACHMENT 26] Pages 365-390

  27. Top UPDATE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF BLUEPRINT: GROWING AUCKLAND'S CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

    T Pradhan  
    Economic Sectors Manager 17 March 2009

    Updating the committee on the council's action plan to support and grow the city's creative industries entitled Blueprint: Growing Auckland's creative industries which was launched in 2007.

    Recommending that the committee note the importance of the creative industries to the Auckland economy and that the update be received and noted.

    [ATTACHMENT 27] Pages 391-398

  28. Top CITY PLANNING QUARTERLY REPORT

    P Pirrit  
    Group Manager, City Planning 10 March 2009

    Updating the committee on the work of the City Planning Group on matters concerning the committee's field of activity over the period December 2008 to February 2009.

    Recommending that the report be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 28] Pages 399-414

  29. Top ENVIRONMENTAL AND UTILITY MANAGEMENT THIRD QUARTER REPORT

    M McQuillan  
    Manager Environmental and Utility Management 30 March 2009

    Providing a third quarter report on operational and capital projects managed by the Environmental and Utility Management Group.

    Recommending that the report be received, and that in order for the Council's views on the implementation of the Waste Minimisation Act 2008 to be considered, a working party consisting of two representatives from the City Development Committee be established to approve a submission on the Ministry for the Environment's discussion document on waste minimisation.

    [ATTACHMENT 29] Pages 415-422

  30. Top NEWMARKET PROGRAMME UPDATE

    J Anyon  
    Programme Manager Growth Implementation 18 March 2009

    Updating the committee on the status of key projects with regard to the development programme in Newmarket.

    Recommending that the committee notes the progress.

    [ATTACHMENT 30] Pages 423-428

  31. Top NEW ZEALAND PLANNING INSTITUTE CONFERENCE 2009

    P Pirrit  
    Group Manager, City Planning 23 March 2009

    Providing information regarding the New Zealand Planning Institute Conference 2009 to be held in Rotorua from 6 to 9 May 2009.

    Recommending that two councillors be authorised to attend the conference.

    [ATTACHMENT 31] Pages 429-436

  32. Top PROTECTION OF ANN'S CREEK WETLAND AND IMMEDIATE SURRONDS - TAMAKI COMMUNITY BOARD RESOLUTION

    C Dower  
    Democracy Advisor 2 April 2009

    Providing an extract from the minutes of the Tamaki Community Board meeting held on Thursday, 24 March 2009 regarding Ann's Creek.

    Recommending that the extract be considered.

    [ATTACHMENT 32] Pages 437-440

  33. Top AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL SUBMISSION ON THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (SIMPLIFYING AND STREAMLINING) AMENDMENT BILL

    C Dower  
    Democracy Advisor 2 April 2009

    At the City Development Committee meeting held on Thursday, 12 March 2009 it was resolved as follows:

    That Councillors Bhatnagar, Mulholland, Northey and Armstrong be delegated authority to consider the Resource Management Act Amendment Bill's provisions and to approve a submission to a select committee on the bill.

    Providing a copy of the Auckland City Council Submission on the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendments Bill for the committee's information.

    [ATTACHMENT 33] Pages 441-479