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AGENDA ATTACHMENTS

I hereby give notice that a meeting of the

PLANNING FIXTURES COMMITTEE

will be held as follows:

Members:

Ex Officio:

1. APOLOGIES

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

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   The minutes of the Planning Fixtures Committee meeting held on Tuesday, 26 June 2007 to be confirmed as a true and correct record.

3. 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. SIGNS BYLAW APPLICATIONS

   There are no signs bylaw applications to be considered.

5. RESOURCE CONSENT APPLICATIONS AND OTHERS

   5.1. 53 MAY ROAD, MOUNT ROSKILL 20060114401

   Q Budd
   Planner	22 June 2007

   Section 93/94 determination on an application to construct a supermarket, with associated parking, access and landscaping at 53 May Road, Mount Roskill. The proposal infringes the volcanic view cone protection rule of the District Plan.

   Recommending that the application be processed with limited notice.

   [ATTACHMENT 5.1]

   Pages 1-517

   5.2. 38 PONSONBY ROAD, PONSONBY 20070272701

   N Deo
   Planner	25 June 2007

   Resource Consent determination on a retrospective application for an existing sign at the northern façade of the building at 38 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby. The sign has been in place for approximately one year and advertises the Mortgage People Company, which is the predominant activity that operates within the building.

   Recommending that the application be granted consent, subject to conditions.

   [ATTACHMENT 5.2]

   Pages 1-53

   5.3. 280 MT WELLINGTON HIGHWAY, MT WELLINGTON 20060807201

   A Traub
   Planner	2 July 2007

   Section 93/94 determination and Resource Consent determination on an application to enlarge an existing Caltex service station located at 280 Mt Wellington Highway, Mt Wellington. A number of other changes are proposed to the existing service station.

   Recommending that the application be granted consent, subject to conditions.

   [ATTACHMENT 5.3]

   Pages 1-154

   5.4. 1A TAY STREET, GREY LYNN 20060547101

   Q Budd
   Planner	3 July 2007

   Section 93/94 determination on an application to construct 12 residential units with associated parking, access and landscaping. The proposal requires discretionary activity consent for an 'Innovative Housing Development' pursuant to the provisions of the Operative District Plan, and for an 'Integrated Housing Development' pursuant to the provisions of Plan Modification 26.

   Recommending that the application be processed with limited notice.

   [ATTACHMENT 5.4]

   Pages 1-82

   5.5. 179 LONG DRIVE, ST HELIERS 20070318601

   C Weir
   Planner	29 June 2007

   Section 93/94 determination on an application to construct a new fire station building to replace an existing 1930s building at 179 Long Drive, St Heliers.

   Recommending that the application be processed with service of notice.

   [ATTACHMENT 5.5]

   Pages 1-95

   5.6. 192-196 JERVOIS ROAD, HERNE BAY 20070221901

   D Field
   Consultant Planner	26 June 2007

   Section 93/94 determination and Resource Consent determination on an application to operate a wine tasting and sales area in an existing restaurant at 192-196 Jervois Road, Herne Bay. There is a requirement to obtain an off licence for this activity.

   Recommending that the application be granted consent, subject to conditions.

   [ATTACHMENT 5.6]

   Pages 1-57

   5.7. 51 TARAWERA TERRACE, ST HELIERS 20070089501

   E Williams
   Subdivision Consents Consultant	20 June 2007

   Section 93/94 determination and Resource Consent determination on an application for a two lot subdivision of a 1840m² site at 51 Tarawera Terrace, St Heliers. Lot 2 will have rights of way access over Lot 1 to Tarawera Terrace on the southern side of the existing dwelling.

   Lot 1 infringes the permitted maximum impermeable surfaces coverage. The proposed subdivision will also result in an infringement to the maximum permitted gradient for the existing access to serve Lots 1 & 2 and the grade of the parking and manoeuvring for Lot 1.

   Recommending that the application be granted consent, subject to conditions.

   [ATTACHMENT 5.7]

   Pages 1-78

   5.8. 138 ST JOHNS ROAD, MEADOWBANK 20070024001

   P Jones
   Subdivision Consents Consultant	21 June 2007

   Section 93/94 determination and Resource Consent determination on an application for combined land use and subdivision consent to erect four townhouses at 138 St Johns Road, Meadowbank, and to subdivide the property into four freehold lots around the proposed dwelling.

   Recommending that the application be granted consent, subject to conditions.

   [ATTACHMENT 5.8]

   Pages 1-120

   5.9. RAILWAY LAND (ARRAN STREET - WHAU CREEK) 20070352701

   S MacArthur
   Planner	2 July 2007

   Report on an Outline Plan of Works for a proposal to undertake excavation, retaining and general construction works in order to double track the portion of the western railway line between Arran Street and the Whau Creek.

   Recommending that Auckland City Council request changes to the outline plan relating to replanting following construction works, that access be directly from Arran Street and that the requiring authority submit an environmental management plan relating to the mitigation of noise and lighting effects on residential properties to the south of the railway line.

   [ATTACHMENT 5.9]

   Pages 1-162

   5.10. 108-116 GREYS AVENUE, AUCKLAND CENTRAL 20070103501

   S-A Halpin
   Consultant Planner	29 June 2007

   Section 93/94 determination and Resource Consent determination on an application to make internal and external alterations and additions to the Category 'A' scheduled building known as the 'Auckland Hebrew Congregation Synagogue and Community Centre and Kadimnah College' at 108-116 Greys Avenue, Auckland Central. This application is for the 'Stage Two' works - the 'Stage One' works were granted consent in January 2007. This application includes the upgrade of the existing façade, the replacement of paving and seating in the courtyard and other external works. The internal works involve the relocation of some classrooms, the creation of a café and other general refurbishment works.

   Recommending that the application be granted consent, subject to conditions.

   [ATTACHMENT 5.10]

   Pages 1-380

6. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS

   6.1. 37 HAWKINS STREET, MEADOWBANK 20060900701

   Appointment of Planning Commissioner(s) to hear and determine an application to remove a Peppermint Gum tree at 37 Hawkins Street, Meadowbank.

   [ATTACHMENT 6.1]

   Pages 1-2

   6.2. 1 CAROLINE STREET, PONSONBY 20070314401

   Appointment of Planning Commissioner(s) to hear and determine an application to remove one She-Oak tree at 1 Caroline Street, Ponsonby.

   [ATTACHMENT 6.2]

   Pages 1-2

   6.3. 396 GREAT SOUTH ROAD, GREENLANE 20060498102

   Appointment of Planning Commissioner(s) to hear and determine an application for dispensation from Part 27 of the Auckland City Consolidated Bylaw to construct one freestanding sign at 396 Great South Road, Greenlane. Independent commissioners approved a sign dispensation in September 2006. The dispensation was valid for six months and has now expired.

   [ATTACHMENT 6.3]

   Pages 1-2

   6.4. 136 KOHIMARAMA ROAD, KOHIMARAMA

   Appointment of Planning Commissioner(s) to hear and determine a retrospective application for a deck balustrade that infringes the building in relation to boundary control on the southern boundary at 136 Kohimarama Road, Kohimarama.

   [ATTACHMENT 6.4]

   Pages 1-2

   6.5. 145 NELSON STREET, AUCKLAND CENTRAL 20070030301

   Appointment of Independent Planning Commissioner(s) to hear and determine an application to demolish existing buildings on the site at 145 Nelson Street, Auckland Central and establish a mixed use development in accordance with an overall master plan comprising five tower buildings (ten to 12 storeys - 35m) above a podium, two 'Soho' style commercial buildings (two and three storeys), two car park levels and a podium level.

   Planning Commissioners were previously appointed by the Committee on 1 May 2007, and a hearing was set for 18 and 20 July. The applicant has advised that their expert witnesses are unavailable on these dates and the alternative dates offered of 1 and 2 August. Because the appointed commissioners are unavailable during August and September, it is recommended that independent planning commissioners be appointed to hear and determine the application.

   [ATTACHMENT 6.5]

   Pages 1-4

   6.6. 22 MOUNT HOBSON ROAD, REMUERA 20060798001

   Appointment of Planning Commissioner(s) to hear and determine an application to remove one Pohutukawa tree at 22 Mount Hobson Road, Remuera.

   [ATTACHMENT 6.6]

   Pages 1-2

   6.7. 121 GREY STREET, ONEHUNGA 20070094701

   Appointment of Planning Commissioner(s) to hear and determine an application to prune one Totara tree at 121 Grey Street, Onehunga.

   [ATTACHMENT 6.7]

   Pages 1-2

   6.8. 52 BUDGEN STREET, WAIKOWHAI 20070186601

   Appointment of Planning Commissioner(s) to hear and determine an application to remove one Norfolk Island Pine tree at 52 Budgen Street, Waikowhai.

   [ATTACHMENT 6.8]

   Pages 1-2

   6.9. 750 SANDRINGHAM ROAD EXTN, MOUNT ROSKILL 20060895901

   Appointment of Planning Commissioner(s) to hear and determine an application to remove one Thuja Occidentalis tree at 750 Sandringham Road extn, Mount Roskill.

   [ATTACHMENT 6.9]

   Pages 1-2

   6.10. 1 LA VETA AVENUE. MOUNT ALBERT 20070209101

   Appointment of Planning Commissioner(s) to hear and determine an application to remove one Alder tree at 1 la Veta Avenue, Mount Albert.

   [ATTACHMENT 6.10]

   Pages 1-2

   6.11. 45 ALLENDALE ROAD, MOUNT ALBERT 20070210801

   Appointment of Planning Commissioner(s) to hear and determine an application to remove one generally protected Schinus Molle tree at 45 Allendale Road, Mount Albert.

   [ATTACHMENT 6.11]

   Pages 1-2

   6.12. 83 ROSAMUND AVENUE, AVONDALE 20070042301

   Appointment of Planning Commissioner(s) to hear and determine an application to remove one Eucalyptus tree at 83 Rosamund Avenue, Avondale.

   [ATTACHMENT 6.12]

   Pages 1-2

   6.13. LOT 2 DP 3499202, HECTOR SANDERSON AND GRAY ROADS, GREAT BARRIER ISLAND 20060254201

   Appointment of Planning Commissioner(s) to hear and determine an application to carry out a four lot subdivision to create three new titles on Hector Sanderson and Gray Roads, Great Barrier Island.

   [ATTACHMENT 6.13]

   Pages 1-4

   6.14. 25 HECTOR SANDERSON ROAD, GREAT BARRIER ISLAND 20050630501

   Appointment of Independent Planning Commissioner(s) to hear and determine an application to operate an existing quarry for the purposes of extracting up to a maximum of 16,000m³ of loose rock per annum for a period of 26 years at 25 Hector Sanderson Road, Great Barrier Island. The application is in part retrospective because of the creation of two sediment control ponds adjacent to the adjoining wetland.

   [ATTACHMENT 6.14]

   Pages 1-4

   6.15. 318-320 ST HELIERS BAY ROAD & 12 LINTAINE PLACE, ST HELIERS 20070054401

   Appointment of Planning Commissioner(s) to hear and determine an application to expand an existing childcare centre at 318-320 St Heliers Bay Road/12 Lintaine Place, St Heliers from 36 children and four staff to a total of 75 children with 10 staff. It is also proposed to undertake additions to the existing building.

   [ATTACHMENT 6.15]

   Pages 1-2

   6.16. 75 BELLEVUE ROAD, MOUNT EDEN 20070301301

   Appointment of Planning Commissioner(s) to hear and determine an application to remove one rough-barked Arizona Cypress tree at 75 Bellevue Road, Mount Eden.

   [ATTACHMENT 6.16]

   Pages 1-2

   6.17. 30A MONTEITH CRESCENT, REMUERA 57030331701

   Appointment of Planning Commissioner(s) to hear and determine an application for combined land use and subdivision consent to construct three new dwellings on the site at 30A Monteith Crescent, Remuera, and undertake a four lot freehold subdivision around this development.

   [ATTACHMENT 6.17]

   Pages 1-2

7. NEW INDEPENDENT COMMISSIONERS

   J McKee
   Hearings Team Leader	2 July 2007

   Council is required to appoint a pool of independent commissioners for hearing applications. Independent commissioners are employed to hear applications where the Council has a vested interest or where special expertise is required.

   Recommending that three additional commissioners with expertise in Landscape Design, Urban Design and Coastal/Marine areas be appointed. This will be a recommendation to Council.

   [ATTACHMENT 7]

   Pages 1-4

8. REQUESTS FOR SERVICE ARISING FROM SITE VISITS AND MEETINGS

   A Gysberts
   Principal Planner	4 July 2007

   Attaching a summary of requests for service arising from site visits and meetings.

   [ATTACHMENT 8]

   Pages 1-2

9. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS AND INDEPENDENT COMMISSIONER DECISIONS FOR 2006/2007

   Attaching a summary of the appointment commissioners and the Independent Commissioner decisions for 2006/2007.

   [ATTACHMENT 9]

   Pages 1-20

10. 12A ALFRED STREET, ONEHUNGA - URGENT DECISION FOR APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT PLANNING COMMISSIONERS

    The Chairman of the Planning Fixtures Committee was requested to take an urgent decision under delegated powers to appoint independent planning commissioners to hear and determine an application to construct a materials recycling facility on a closed land fill site at 12A Alfred Street, Onehunga. This decision was taken on 28 June 2007. The reason for urgency was that independent commissioners needed to be appointed with immediate effect in order to keep the momentum going on this project, and the Planning Fixtures Committee was not meeting again until 10 July.

    The decision is attached for the Committee's information.

    [ATTACHMENT 10]

    Pages 1-4

11. EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC : LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND MEETINGS ACT 1987

    Julie McKee
    Hearings Team Leader	05 Jul 2007
    Section 48, Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987:

    The following motion is submitted for consideration:

    That the public be excluded from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting.

    The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under Section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution follows.

    This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public, as follows:

    Item no.	General subject of each matter to be considered	Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter	Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable)	Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution
    C1	37 Natzka Road, Waiheke Island - Environment Court Appeal	The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason to withhold exists under section 7.	Section 7(2) (j) - The withholding of the information is necessary to prevent the disclosure or use of official information for improper gain or improper advantage. In particular, an appeal has been lodged with the Environment Court against the Council's decision to refuse consent for an additional 24 units at the Waiheke Retirement Village, Natzka Road, Waiheke Island.	S48(1)(a): The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason to withhold exists under section 7.
    C2	76 & 78 Kelmarna Avenue, Herne Bay - Environment Court Appeal	The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason to withhold exists under section 7.	Section 7(2) (j) - The withholding of the information is necessary to prevent the disclosure or use of official information for improper gain or improper advantage. In particular, an appeal has been lodged with the Environment Court against the Council's decision to refuse consent to the construction of a third residential unit over the two sites in the Residential 6A zone at 76 & 78 Kelmarna Avenue and the disclosure of information at this stage could be used by other parties to gain improper advantage prior to court proceedings.	S48(1)(a): The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason to withhold exists under section 7.