REPORT TO: Council
- Extraordinary
MEETING DATE: Wednesday 13
February 2019
FROM: Parks Asset Planner
Jennifer
Leaf
SUBJECT: Hearing
of Submissions to Raureka Parks Reserve Management Plan
1.0 SUMMARY
1.1 The
purpose of this report is to consider submissions received on the Raureka Parks
Reserve Management Plan (the Plan), and obtain a recommendation from the
Committee on the remedies sought. These recommendations will be
reported to the Works and Services Committee on 28 February 2019 for final
approval and adoption of the Plan.
1.2 This
requirement comes from the obligation of the Hastings District Council, as an
administering body under the Reserves Act 1977, to prepare Reserve Management
Plans for the reserves under its management.
1.3 The Council is required to give effect to the purpose of local
government as prescribed by Section 10 of the Local Government Act 2002. That
purpose is to meet 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. Good quality means infrastructure, services and performance that
are efficient and effective and appropriate to present and anticipated future
circumstances.
1.4 The
objective of this decision relevant to the purpose of Local Government is the delivery of good quality local infrastructure that creates
places and spaces for recreation and arts and culture for the benefit of the
whole community.
1.5 This
report concludes by recommending that the Committee
adopt, in principle, the recommendations on submissions heard, and to be taken
to the Works and Services Committee for ratification.
2.0 BACKGROUND
2.1 As an administering body under the Reserves Act 1977, the Hastings
District Council is required to prepare Reserve Management Plans for the
reserves under its management. The Plans identify issues, objectives and
policies for the use, development, management and protection of the reserves
within the District. Further, they seek to balance the protection of the
natural resources on them against the recreational needs of the community.
2.2 The Reserves Act requires a set process to be followed in the
preparation of a Reserve Management Plan. Council has adopted the
following process based on these requirements.
a) Notification of
intention to prepare Reserve Management Plan
b) Receive comments
from public for inclusion in Draft Plan
c) Prepare Draft Plan
d) Workshop with
Council to consider Draft Plan
e) Council adopts
Draft Plan for consultation purposes
f) Public
notification of Draft Plan (60 day submission process)
g) Hearing of
submissions and make any required amendments
h) Obtain Minister of
Conservation approval
i) Adopt Final
Reserve Management Plan
j) Monitor
and review Plan as required.
2.3 The preparation of this plan has involved substantial research and
consultation with the community since 21 April 2018. The process is
currently up to Step (g) identified above.
3.0 CURRENT
SITUATION
3.1 The Raureka Parks cover
a total area of 8.4 hectares. The breakdown of three individual parks is
identified in Table 1 below:
3.2 The Draft Raureka Parks Reserve Management Plan was prepared taking
into account all the identified issues and opportunities raised during the
initial consultation and from various research.
3.3 The proposed visions for the three Raureka Parks identified in the
Plan are:
Ebbett Park remains true to the desires of the benefactors while meeting the
needs of current and future users for a safe, attractive parkland that balances
active with passive leisure use.
St. Leonards
Park is an active and safe urban park where
the community can come together to enjoy sport and a range of physical
activity.
Whenua Takoha
Reserve is the local park for getting
together, community building, play and informal sport.
4.0 SIGNIFICANCE
AND ENGAGEMENT
4.1 Consultation
with the community on the Raureka Parks Reserve Management Plan has been
extensive.
4.2 Public notice was given on 21 April 2018 under Section 41 of the Reserves
Act 1977 of Council’s intention prepare a Raureka Parks Reserve
Management Plan, along with an invitation to send written comments and attend
Open Days at all three Parks on 26 May 2018. A letter was also sent to
all adjoining residents, inviting their comments, and a link to a community
user survey was publicised in the letter, on the public notice and on the
Council website and Facebook page. The closing date for written submissions
was 22 June 2018.
· The submission process generated 96 responses via written, online
and phone.
· Ebbett Park: 38 responses identified the
need for more picnic tables and seating but also concerns regarding personal
security. Other areas of focus were the quality of the playground, the parks
popularity for off-lead dog walking, and the use of the two buildings on the
park.
· St. Leonards Park: 36 responses focused
on the poor condition and play value of the playground, lack of a public toilet
and seating areas, lack of youth oriented facilities and poor accessibility
through park.
· Whenua Takoha Reserve: 20 responses
identified that the park is well loved and looked after by the local
community. The users are happy with the park but identified a lack of
picnic tables and seating, a lack of youth orientated activities, lack of shade
and a desire for a formal barbeque and shelter area.
4.3 A
workshop was held on with Councillors on 7 August 2018, with all feedback
incorporated into the Draft Plan. Feedback from the initial
consultation was shared with the Disability Reference Group on 4 July and the
Draft Plan shared with them on 7 November.
4.4 Officers
held a meeting with descendants of the Ebbett family on 16 August. At that
meeting officers shared that the Draft Plan was recommending to not vest a
portion of the west end to allow for future choices. It was also shared
that the Draft Plan was recommending that if, at some future date, a sale was
recommended that the proceeds would be used to purchase more land to increase
road frontage in other parts of the park. There was no issue with this and it
was made clear, that if Council did want to sell the land in the future there
was another consultation process required.
4.5 The
Draft Plan was adopted by the Works and Services Committee for consultation
purposes on 28 August 2018. The Works and Services Committee has
authority to exercise all Council’s powers in matters affecting reserves
including the adoption of Draft Reserve Management Plans for consultation.
4.6 Public
Notice was given under Section 41 of the Reserves Act 1977 of the availability
of the Draft Raureka Parks Reserve Management Plan for public feedback on 3
November 2018 with a closing date of submissions of 18 January 2019. Public
Open Days were also held at each park where Officers were available with copies
of the proposed plans, and to answer any questions. The dates for the open days
were:
· Ebbett Park 18
November
· St. Leonards Park
22
November
· Whenua Takoha
Reserve 30 November
5.0 ASSESSMENT
OF OPTIONS (INCLUDING FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS)
5.1 Reserve
Management Plans contain policies which regulate how a reserve is managed and
identify key actions required in the future development of them. As such they
are fundamental planning tools to ensure that reserves are developed in a
planned and coordinated manner to achieve the best environmental and economic
outcome. Without Reserve Management Plans, work undertaken is often
in an ad hoc manner without taking into account the key objectives of the
public or budget and environmental considerations.
5.2 Councillors
will note that the Concept Plans for the Raureka Parks adopted by Council
included an identified finite amount of estimated expenditure to be spent
across the three parks: The Concept Plans included an amount of $1,387,725. The
proposed spend per park/reserve was:
Ebbett Park $488,725
St. Leonards Park $822,000
Whenua Takoha
Reserve $77,000
5.3 Currently,
$955,000 is allocated over eight (8) years of the LTP (2018-2018).
$100,000/year the first three years, $50,000/year during years four through to
six, year seven $150,000, and year eight $350,000. The majority of works were
recommended to be brought forward to the first four years of the LTP including
a concerted fundraising effort. The shortfall from the Concept Plans and what
was approved in the LTP in advance of the Draft Plan is $432,725.
5.4 $165,000
of the $432,725 may be funded from a portion of the Playground Upgrade and
Playground Renewal budgets. This leaves a remainder of un-programmed capital
expenditure of $267,725.
5.5 This
un-programmed capital expenditure of $267,725 over a ten year period, equates
to an additional rating requirement of approximately $22,000 per
annum. The allocation of funds to action this expenditure has been
included in the forward budget for the Parks Asset Team, and will be subject to
the LTP process.
5.6 Officers
will work with the local community to fundraise a portion of the funds to
offset the total contribution by the ratepayer.
5.7
As a result of submissions made, the programmed capital expenditure recommended
has increased by $67,000. This brings the un-programmed capital expenditure to
$834,725. (Attachment 1).
5.8 Adopting
the Action Plan will indicate acceptance of this expenditure and work
commitment when being considered and weighed against other competing
priorities. If all recommendations of Officers are adopted by the Council, an
additional $67,000 (an additional rating requirement of $7,000/annum, if loan
funded) will be required to be added to this budget to provide an additional
$834,725. This equates to a rating requirement of $67,000/annum (if loan funded).
6.0 WHAT
CHANGES ARE SOUGHT BY THE SUBMISSIONS
6.1 33
submissions have been received relating to the Draft Raureka Parks Reserve
Management Plan from the following submitters:
|
No.
|
Submitter
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No.
|
Submitter
|
|
1
|
Westend Tennis Club
(Ian Purdon)
|
18
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GirlGuiding NZ
(Carol McMillan)
|
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2
|
Rosalind Moore
|
19
|
Mahmood Nasir
|
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3
|
Phillipa Cook
|
20
|
Kath Purchas
|
|
4
|
David Renouf
|
21
|
Andrea Rooderkerk
|
|
5
|
Janet Wilson
|
22
|
Powerco
|
|
6
|
Wendy King
|
23
|
Petition of 252 submitters
(Barry & Bernice Koenders)
|
|
7
|
Tania Mitchell
|
24
|
Neil Thorsen
|
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8
|
Darbara Singh et.al.
|
25
|
Bernard (Barry) & Bernice Koenders
|
|
9
|
Vania Sillick
|
26
|
Ellar Trust (Linley-Richardson Family) Murray
Richardson
|
|
10
|
Hamish Dufty
|
27
|
Peter Culloty
|
|
11
|
Zoe Libby
|
28
|
Alastair John Chalmers &
Jean Pringle Chalmers
|
|
12
|
Gill Libby
|
29
|
Wayne Robert Taylor & Judith Yvonne Taylor
|
|
13
|
Denise Bromby
|
30
|
Jenny Ross
|
|
14
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John Roberts
|
31
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Joanna Linley-Richardson
|
|
15
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Linda Johnson
|
32
|
Raureka Community Trust
|
|
16
|
Richard Karn
|
33
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Ebbett Family (Ron Ebbett)
|
|
17
|
Kevin M Naylor
|
|
|
6.2 All
submissions received are included in full, and summarised in a table in Attachment
2.
Submissions in
Support
6.3 Submissions
have been received in support of the following sections of the Plan from the
following submitters. Because no submissions were received in opposition to
these policies, there is no requirement for any further discussion. These
submissions are noted and appreciated, and the policies they relate to may
remain in the Plan unchanged.
|
No.
|
Submitter
|
Policy
|
Supports
|
|
1
|
Westend Tennis Club
|
Whole plan
|
Supports the
Raureka Parks RMP
|
|
7
|
Tania Mitchel
|
Whole Plan
|
Supports the
overall Raureka Parks RMP
|
|
22
|
Powerco
|
Whole Plan & specifically
5.5.3
|
Support general
intent of the Draft Plan and in particular Policy 5.5.3e
|
|
32
|
Raureka Community Trust
|
Whole Plan
|
Supports the
goals and key actions and wish to reiterate their commitment and interest in
Ebbett Park and Whenua Takoha Reserve
|
|
9
|
Vania Sillick
|
Action Plan
|
Supports the
Action Plan except for #5 at Ebbett Park (otherwise mentioned below)
|
|
14
|
John Roberts
|
2.3
|
Absolutely
supports policies to prohibit access of motorised vehicles into the
park
|
|
33
|
Ebbett Family
|
2.3
|
Agrees that
boundary fencing should be more amenable to connecting with Park
|
|
15
|
Linda Johnson
|
2.7
|
Supports
provision of toilets
|
|
2
|
Rosalind Moore
|
2.7
|
Supports
provision of toilets
|
|
8
|
Darbara Singh et.al.
|
2.7
|
Requests toilets
at St. Leonards Park
|
|
14
|
John Roberts
|
2.7
|
Supports toilets
within Ebbett and St. Leonards Parks
|
|
27
|
Peter Culloty
|
2.7
|
Requests toilets
at a suitable site within Ebbett Park
|
|
32
|
Raureka Community Trust
|
2.7
|
Believes it is
essential for toilets at Ebbett Park and that they are maintained and
accessible.
|
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6
|
Wendy King
|
2.12
|
Support a
perimeter pathway around St. Leonards Park
|
|
15
|
Linda Johnson
|
2.12
|
Supports pathways
at St. Leonards Park
|
|
5
|
Janet Wilson
|
5.9
|
Supports
encouraging surveillance to protect the parks from unauthorised park use.
|
Submissions
requesting Minor Amendments
6.4 A
submission from the Westend Tennis Club (WTC) (Submission 1) requests
that the Plan correctly states that their group still exists. The Club
initiated incorporation in 2015 but were unsuccessful and therefore
disaffiliated with Tennis New Zealand. The Club have also made minor
improvements to the building and courts during this time. Officers received
conflicting information during the preparation of the Draft Plan which has now
been clarified.
Given this
submission, the Officers recommend that page 18 of the Plan be amended by
adding the following words shown in red and deleting those crossed out.
The Westend Tennis Club (WTC) building is located at the
far northwest end of Ebbett Park. This building and courts were formerly
have been managed by the WTC. Beginning in 2015 the Club renewed its efforts to increase numbers
as well as seek incorporation. Two new posts were concreted in to make the
courts playable for competition and coaching, a push-button lock was installed
on the gate, and roof and courts cleaned. The inability to get sustained
membership and sufficient volunteer resources led to disaffiliation with Tennis
New Zealand.
WTC initiated the Raureka community usage and agreed to a set
of protocols by which the complex would be used and maintained by the two
parties ensuring continued tennis access and focus on the grounds whilst
allowing other extensions for a return to netball/basketball. Tennis coaching
has been provided and the building used for rangatahi services.
With no current lease and a change in usage the site has
returned to Council ownership. WTC would like to continue a foothold with
tennis continuing to be a part of what is on offer at the west end.
6.5 A
submission was received by Vania Sillick (Submission 9) and Wayne
& Judith Taylor (Submission 29) relating to the use of the term
‘landlocked.’ Officers appreciate the concerns raised with
regard to the use of this term and recommend that the following three section
of the Plan be amended as follows:
Section 1.1 Park & Reserve Use
Ebbett Park is largely land-locked enclosed by residential housing with limited road frontage.
Section 2.3 Fences & Walls
The majority of Ebbett Park is landlocked enclosed by residential housing with limited road
frontage
Section 5.8 Sale of Parkland
The northwest corner of Ebbett Park is landlocked enclosed by residential
housing with limited road frontage which creates a number of
safety and surveillance issues.
Submissions
requiring further analysis
6.6 Submissions
have been received that require further analysis of the following sections of
the Plan:
|
SECTION
|
SECTION
|
|
1.3
|
Dogs
|
|
2.2
|
Buildings and Structures
|
|
2.5
|
Playgrounds
|
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2.6
|
Informal Sport & Recreation Facilities
|
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2.7
|
Toilets
|
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2.8
|
Signs
|
|
2.9
|
Park Furniture
|
|
2.10
|
Vehicle Parking
|
|
3.0
|
Natural Values and Biodiversity
|
|
4.1
|
Cultural and Heritage Significance
|
|
5.6
& 5.8
|
Title and Reserve Classification and Sale of Parkland
|
|
5.7
|
Future Park Acquisition
|
|
5.11
|
Safety and Vandalism
|
7.0 ANALYSIS
7.1 The
following sections are the subject of submissions that require further
analysis.
REMEDY 1: SECTION
1.3 DOGS
Submissions and
Reasons
7.2 Six submissions have been received in relation to Dogs at Ebbett
Park and one submission in relation to Whenua Takoha Reserve. Rosalind
Moore (Submission 2), John Roberts (Submission
14), Ellar Trust (Submission 26), Andrea Rooderkerk (Submission
21), and Raureka Community Trust (Submission 32) are in
support of the dog policies included in Section 1.3 relating to Ebbett Park.
7.3 Phillipa
Cook (Submission 3) also supports the provision of off-lead policies at Ebbett
Park, but requests the provision of a fenced dog off-lead area at the
west end among the trees and grass field as a substitute to fencing the
children’s playground.
7.4 Raureka
Community Trust (Submission 32) requests that consideration be given
to the provision of a dog doo bin at Whenua Takoha Reserve.
Analysis
7.5 Officers
consider that the provision of a fenced off-lead dog park at the western end of
Ebbett Park could assist in the further activation of this space.
7.6 The
current Council bylaws provide that dogs may be exercised off least at Ebbett
Park during daylight saving hours between 7.30pm and 7.00am the following day;
and between 6.00pm and 7.00am the following day during the remainder of the
year.
7.7 In
recognition of the popularity of this area for dog exercise, the Draft Plan
identified support for the extension of these hours; however this would
necessitate the fencing of the children’s playground be fenced, which is
included in the Action Plan.
7.8 Pakowhai
Country Park and Duke Street Reserve are the closest official “dog
off-lead” parks and are located on the east side of Hastings.
7.9 It
would be possible to provide and designate an official permanent dog off-lead
area in Ebbett Park. This area would need to be fenced with gates and
include the necessary signage, dog bag dispensers and bins. If this
fenced off-lead area proved to be successful and if court space continued to be
underutilised, the area could easily be expanded further to the west and the
remainder of the park kept as an on-lead area.
7.10 The
provision of a permanent dog off-lead area in the Park as requested would then
remove the need to fence the children’s playground enabling it to remain
more open to the rest of the park.
7.11 Depending
on the materials to be used it is estimated that this may cost approximately
$15,000 to implement, with ongoing costs of providing dog bag dispenser refills
and bin emptying an additional estimated maintenance cost of approximately
$1,300/year.
Recommendation
7.12 The
creation of a permanent and dedicated dog off-lead area in Ebbett Park would
require full public consultation via an amendment to the bylaws. Officers
therefore recommend that a new Policy 1.3.4 be added to Section 1.3 that
states:
1.3.4 Support
an amendment to the Council bylaw regarding the provision of dog exercise areas
within Ebbett Park; and consult the community on the provision of a permanent
fenced dog off-lead in this park.
REMEDY 2: SECTION
2.2 BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
Submissions and Reasons
7.13 Westend
Tennis Club (WTC) (Submission 1) request that the fences and gates that
have been removed be replaced to keep balls leaving the park and to mitigate
vandalism.
7.14 Vania
Sillick (Submission 9) does not support the demolition of the former WTC
building or tennis courts and requests that Council fund the repair and
replacement to promote prosocial youth activity. Similarly Raureka Community
Trust (RCT) (Submission 32) requests that the tennis courts be repaired. John
Roberts (Submission 14) supports the Plan and encourages RCT to work with
GirlGuiding NZ around the use of the Arahura Hall.
7.15 Raureka
Community Trust (RCT) (Submission 32) have expressed interest in acquiring
use of Arahura Hall as a Community Hub and to start discussion with GirlGuiding
NZ. RCT still use the former WTC building as a Koha shed and foodbank for the
community but note that it is ‘dilapidated and without power and is
subject to vandalism on a pretty regular basis’. RCT are happy to discuss
with Council the ongoing use and requirements for this building and recognise
‘the idea of the provision of a storage container may be more suitable
for the site’ as they do not have the resources to manage and maintain
the west end tennis facilities as their focus is on developing a community hub
(which had been planned at Raureka School).
Analysis
7.16 All
submissions received above relate to the two buildings on Ebbett Park: (1) the
Girlguiding New Zealand Arahura Hall; and (2) the former Westend Tennis Club
Building and Courts.
Former Westend
Tennis Club Building and Courts
7.17 Section
2.2 of the Plan states as follows:
The tennis club building is in poor condition and
unless a group is found to undertake the necessary building improvement work it
will be removed as per Council policy. Similarly, the courts need a lot
of maintenance and an organisation to activate the space for wider community
use.
7.18 There
is currently no official lease or licence to occupy the tennis clubrooms or the
courts. Both of these facilities have been operated by the WTC without
any documented rights of occupation. The RCT began using the old tennis
clubroom (a situation agreed to between RCT and WTC without Council’s
input).
7.19 A
condition assessment carried out during the preparation of this Plan rated the
condition of the clubrooms as poor to adequate. The assessment identified a
number of requirements that were required to bring it up to an acceptable
building code standard. Council immediately addressed those safety issues to
enable current community activities to continue in the short term while RCT was
working on their plans for a Community Hub at Raureka School.
7.20 In
relation to the tennis courts, last October Council removed the razor wire on
the top of the tennis courts as this was considered a safety hazard and
contrary to Council’s bylaws. Council then removed a few of the fences
and opened up the gates to make the courts more accessible to the public. A
basketball hoop is being erected in the volley area. It is also the intention
to attend to some limited general maintenance.
7.21 Given
that the building and tennis courts are now officially under Council ownership
the options are available to Council (1) Lease the building and courts to an
organisation who have the ability to take on the lease and make improvements;
(2) Take on the improvements of the facilities at a cost to the ratepayer, 3)
Remove the facilities. 4). A combination of any of the above (e.g. demolish
building and repair courts).
7.22 Officers
commend Westend Tennis on trying different ways to engage the community in
tennis. In addition to tennis being a declining sport (according to Sport NZ),
volunteers are also in short supply.
7.23 The
Plan identifies the need for pro-social youth activity, but has found that many
youth prefer to participate in activities where they can be seen such as the
success of the skate areas at William Nelson Park and Havelock North Village
Green. Spending large sums of money to resurface courts and adding additional
sporting equipment to the west end area that has had declining activity over
time and no club to drive activation and fundraising is not a particularly
compelling argument to encourage ratepayer investment.
7.24 It
is therefore recommended that the Plan remains unchanged, in that Council try
to find a club or organisation to lease the building for community use,
otherwise it will be removed as consistent with Council policy.
GirlGuiding New
Zealand Arahura Hall
7.25 The
RCT note in their submission that the Raureka School Trustees and RCT ‘have
made a mutual and amenable decision to withdraw the idea of a Community Hub
being based at the Raureka School.’ This opens up potential
opportunities for RCT and the funds they are raising to consider Ebbett Park as
a potential site.
7.26 GirlGuiding
NZ wish to continue their activities at the Arahura Hall, but no longer wish to
own the building. This provides opportunities for both GirlGuiding and RCT.
7.27 Officers
recommend that Council work alongside community groups such as (but not limited
to) RCT and GirlGuiding NZ to achieve the best outcome for Ebbett Park and the
community and the long term future use of both of these buildings.
7.28 Council
had allocated $100,000 toward the planned community hub at Raureka School. As
Raureka School is no longer the preferred option for RCT, the funds could be
reallocated by Council resolution. This funding could allow for Council or RCT
to purchase the GirlGuiding building for an alternative use. Council Officers
will facilitate workshops with these groups and report back to Council.
Recommendation
7.29 It
is therefore recommended that no change be made to Section 2.2 of the Plan.
REMEDY 3: SECTION
2.5 PLAYGROUNDS
Submissions and
Reasons
7.30 Wendy King (Submission 6) requests
that there are more play items for children under 6 years of age. Hamish Dufty (Submission 10) reports that a large number of children play in the
Ebbett Park School grounds since there is limited play equipment at Ebbett
Park. He was also concerned with the perceived lack of consultation with the
school.
7.31 Raureka
Community Trust (Submission 32) would like to see the provision of an
upgraded playground at Ebbett Park, noting that the facilities at Havelock
North are extremely attractive and good design will bring more people to the
park.
Analysis
7.32 With
regard to the submission of Hamish Dufty, Officers note that Ebbett Park School
was provided information during the Raureka Parks Consultation.
7.33 With
regard to the submissions of Wendy King and RCT, the design and development of
new playground takes into consideration the types of equipment at nearby
schools as well as the local age demographic to increase play opportunity and
to minimise duplication. A range of ages can be supported within a playground,
but given the proximity to two primary schools it would serve that there is an
opportunity to provide more play opportunities for those under 5.
7.34 Ebbett
Park playground is due for renewal. It is classified as a ‘local’
level playground (Frimley is a ‘key urban’ level playground and
Havelock North Village Green is a ‘destination’ level playground)
in the Playground Strategy. St. Leonards Park is scheduled to be upgraded to a
‘key urban’ playground. It is expected that the renewed
Ebbett Park playground will be much improved over its current status, but will
still ‘be considered a ‘local’ level playground.
7.35 If
Council did choose to markedly increase the level of service of the Ebbett Park
playground as requested, an additional $200,000 would need to be added to the
budget. Given the finite amount of available budgets and that the Play Strategy
identifies the spatial distribution of key urban and local playgrounds, this is
not recommended.
7.36 As
highlighted in Remedy 1: Section 1.3 Dogs, Phillipa Cook’s submission to
fence the off-lead dogs rather than the children has merit. If Council resolves
to support this initiative and the bylaw is amended following further
consultation, then there may not be a requirement to fence the children’s
playground.
Recommendation
7.37 It
is therefore recommended that no change is made to Section 2.5 of the Plan.
REMEDY 4: SECTION
2.6 INFORMAL SPORT AND RECREATION FACILTIIES
Submissions and
Reasons
7.38 5
submissions were received relating to Section 2.6 of the Plan. Darbara Singh
et.al. (Submission 8) requests that gym exercise equipment be provided at
St. Leonards Park.
7.39 Rosalind
Moore (Submission 2) supports petanque at Ebbett Park in that it might
bring more people into the park.
7.40 Andrea
Rooderkerk (Submission 21) supports a long-term development plan for the
Ebbett Park court space and recommends a number of options such as a junior
bike track for children to learn basic road rules in a safe and fun
environment, a water park similar to those in Flaxmere and Cornwall Park, and
an all-weather basketball court.
7.41 Raureka
Community Trust (Submission 32) endorse the plans for a half court for
basketball at Whenua Takoha Reserve with a request for a surface that minimises
ball bouncing noise. They also reiterate that they do not have the resources to
maintain the tennis facilities at Ebbett Park.
Analysis
7.42 With
regard to the submission of Mr Singh et al, the Draft Plan also includes the
provision of a perimeter fitness trail at St. Leonards Park with equipment,
which would be usable by a wide range of ages and abilities in the community.
7.43 With
regard to the submission of Rosalind Moore, a petanque court is also already
included in the Action Plan for Ebbett Park which is supported by current
informal use of the Park by seasonal employees playing the game.
7.44 It
is not however recommended that Council provide a full basketball court in
Ebbett Park. If there was a local club that would champion and raise
funds for this it may garner more support, but that still does not address that
youth like to be seen and the court area is far from any road frontage limiting
visibility. At minimal expense Council is putting up a basketball hoop
and goal on the volley wall.
7.45 With
regard to the submissions requesting a Splash Pad and junior bike track:
splashpads are very expensive capital items, and more appropriately installed
in destination parks. The perimeter path planned for a portion of Ebbett Park
is multi-use and could still be used for cycling and scootering by young
people.
Recommendation
7.46 Officers
recommend that sufficient funds are included in the Plan to provide adequate
new and renewed playgrounds in all of these parks, consistent with their size,
location, and classification. No change is therefore recommended to be
made to the Plan.
REMEDY 5: SECTION
2.7 TOILETS
Submissions and
Reasons
7.47 Seven submissions were received supporting the provision of toilets
in Ebbett and St. Leonards Parks. These are submissions in support and
therefore no further assessment is required.
7.48 Denise Bromby (Submission 13) requests
the inclusion of one unisex toilet for Whenua Takoha Reserve.
Analysis
7.49 Whenua
Takoha Reserve is a local park situated in and amongst residential
housing. Many of the children who use this park come without adult
supervision as it is in close walking distance of their homes. This is true of
many local neighbourhood parks within the District and it is therefore not
recommended that a toilet is necessary.
7.50 Adding
one unisex toilet would require an additional $140,000 to be included in the
budget. Ongoing cleaning and opening and closing would also increase costs to
the ratepayer.
Recommendation
7.51 It
is therefore recommended that no change is made to Section 2.7 of the Plan,
insofar as toilets be provided in Ebbett and St. Leonards Parks but not for
Whenua Takoha Reserve.
REMEDY 6: SECTION
2.8 SIGNS
Submissions and
Reasons
7.52 Three submissions have been received in regards to signage at Ebbett
Park. David Renouf (Submission 4) supports the intention to provide a
history sign at Ebbett Park but requests that Council also tell the story of
the Makirikiri Stream and the Ebbett two-story woolshed. Raureka Community
Trust (Submission 32) encourages Council to follow-through on the policies
around signage at Ebbett Park.
7.53 The Ebbett Family (Submission 33) request a sign at entrance as a priority
acknowledging the gift form the Ebbett family and placed on a vandal proof
post.
Analysis
Ebbett Park has a
unique history based on its gift from Eliza and George Ebbett in 1927. An
interpretive sign similar to those in Frimley Park is planned to tell the
history of the Park. Council recognises the importance of the Makirikiri Stream
to the history of Hastings and particularly the public spaces the stream
meandered through including Ebbett Park and St. Leonards Park. It is therefore agreed
that this be identified on history signs as requested by the submitter.
7.54 The
interpretive signs in Council Parks are printed on replaceable graphics to
facilitate replacement in the event of vandalism.
7.55 Council
is already in the process of erecting a commemorative photo and frame to sit in
the council foyer together with the Ebbetts’ gift of Maori artefacts. In
addition to this Officers are supportive of the request to install a plaque at
the entrance gate to recognise the generous gift. This will require an
additional budget item of $2,000 to be added to the Action Plan.
Recommendation
7.56 It
is therefore recommended that Section 4.0 Action Plan be amended to update Item
7 (Ebbett Park), and that an additional $2,000 be added to the budget as
follows:
7 Historical and Interpretive
Signage and Commemorative Plaque
REMEDY 7: SECTION
2.9 PARK FURNITURE
Submissions and
Reasons
7.57 Wendy
King (Submission 6) and Linda Johnson (Submission 15) request a
barbeque at St. Leonards Park.
7.58 Darbara
Singh et.al. (Submission 8) requests a seven-seater covered bench to
provide shelter from cool breeze and rain (similar to a bus shelter).
7.59 Kath
Purchas (Submission 20) and Neil Thorsen (Submission 24) have
both requested drinking fountains at all of the parks for both humans to stay
and play longer and for animals to have access to water. Raureka Community
Trust (Submission 32) also request drinking fountains at Whenua Takoha
Reserve and Ebbett Park as well as well sited furniture for health and
well-being.
Analysis
7.60 The
Plan already includes provision for drinking fountains in all the parks with
the ‘doggy bowls’ on the bottom. In other parks where these
water bowls exist the bird life often drops in for a drink.
7.61 St.
Leonards Park is often a social gathering place for small groups throughout the
year. Picnic tables are planned throughout the park and these are usually of a
consistent park style. When a fundraising plan was mentioned at one of
the consultations, the Woodturners Guild mentioned that building a seat would
be a way that they could contribute. This may be an option to enable the
provision of this unique seat.
7.62 Electric
barbeques have been increasingly requested in our parks and are currently
available in some of the urban parks such as Flaxmere Park, Windsor Park, and
Kirkpatrick Park. The upgrades to St. Leonards Park would be conducive to
having a barbeque and shelter and requires an addition of $30,000 to the
budget.
Recommendation
7.63 It
is therefore recommended that Section 2.9.2 of the Plan be amended to include
the word barbeque to the list of furniture and that $30,000 be added to the
Action Plan for St. Leonards Park.
REMEDY 8: SECTION
2.10 VEHICLE PARKING
Submissions and
Reasons
7.64 Six submissions have been received relating to car parking at Ebbett
Park. Rosalind Moore (Submission 2), GirlGuiding NZ (Submission
18), and Raureka Community Trust (Submission 32) all
support additional car parking at Ebbett Park. For GirlGuiding it is an issue
of safety and girls walking out to the road after meetings and leaders have to
go out in pairs. The lack of car parks close to Arahura Hall has also limited
the ability to hire out the hall for community uses. RCT believe car parks
could prevent the misuse of Ebbett Park by vehicles and encourage the
installation of bollards to keep vehicles from entering the Park through the
car park. They also feel that a car park adjacent to Arahura Hall accessed from
Gordon Road would significantly help visitors gain access to the park and
enable the increased use of Arahura Hall. The Ebbett Family (Submission #
33) support the initiative but request that any vehicle entrance be
lockable. Vania Sillick (Submission #9) and David Renouf (Submission #4) oppose a car park at
Ebbett Park. David Renouf does not want to use existing park land but rather
requests that Council buy new land for a car park. Vania Sillick is concerned
with people using the car park to ‘sit in their cars and drink and make a
mess with food’. She is also against the removal of any trees and
believes that there is sufficient parking in the surrounding streets.
7.65 Linda
Johnson (Submission # 15) is in favour of the car parks at St. Leonards and
recommends the one in front of the Woodturner’s Guild be water permeable.
Analysis
7.66 The
key rationale behind the proposed car park at Ebbett Park is to activate the
park and enhance access to the Arahura Hall. The hall is not visible from
the road, and the lack of parking limits the ability to hire the building
out. It also impacts on the safety of hall users leaving the building
after hours.
7.67 Council
currently provides a number of carparks on parks and reserves, including
Keirunga Gardens, Roys Hill, and Te Mata Park. All of these carparks have
locking gates that are opened and closed daily.
7.68 If
land was available adjacent to the Gordon Road entrance, it would be a great
opportunity to purchase more land for the park to open up the road frontage and
increase space for a parking lot. However, this approach needs to recognise
that there will be an additional cost in the vicinity of $400,000.
7.69 It
is Council’s intention to remove as few trees as possible. The
design in the Concept Plan ensures retention of the mature trees with three
more recently planted trees requiring removal.
7.70 In
the decision to lease the building to the Woodturner’s Guild it was
resolved that the Woodturner’s would be responsible for constructing a
carpark. Given that it is the responsibility of the Woodturner’s
Guild to construct the carpark this submission relating to a permeable
construction will be passed on to them to action.
Recommendation
7.71 Officers
recommend that the intention to provide a carpark in Ebbett Park be retained
and that no change is made to Section 2.10.5 of the Plan.
7.72 Officers
will forward the submission regarding permeable construction of a carpark at
St. Leonards Park to the Woodturner’s Guild.
REMEDY 9: SECTION
4.0 NATURAL VALUES & BIODIVERSITY
Submissions and
Reasons
7.73 Nine
submissions have been received relating to native trees and biodiversity.
7.74 Wendy
King (Submission 6) and Linda Johnson (Submission 5) request that
native trees be planted at St. Leonards Park, reminding Council that it has
signed up to the Biodiversity Strategy.
7.75 Rosalind
Moore (Submission 2) appreciates the natural open spaces and shady trees
with lots of bird life at Ebbett Park. Kath Purchas (Submission 20)
seeks a cohesive strategy both within the parks and region as a whole. She
recommends planting a range of indigenous shrubs that can feed our native
wildlife and offer protections from predators and does not support the mass
planting of exotic species. This submission is supported by Neil Thorsen (Submission
24).
7.76 Andrea
Rooderkerk (Submission 21) supports border planting that enhances passive
surveillance and park landscaping. Raureka Community Trust (Submission
32) also supports planting of natives that are more adapted to the New
Zealand environment and climate.
7.77 The
Ellar Trust (Submission 26) is concerned about the destruction and removal
of trees if the northwest end of Ebbett Park were to be sold and developed.
7.78 The
Ebbett Family (Submission 33) would like to see the removal of
larger older trees and have them replace by smaller and more attractive
specimens.
Analysis
7.79 A
tree report that was commissioned for Ebbett Park indicated that almost
entirely all the trees in Ebbett are mature exotics, which is different from
early pictures of the park where cabbage trees could be seen.
7.80 The
majority of submissions received request native vegetation be planted for
biodiversity benefits. This is consistent with the intention of the Plan.
The Plan, however, does not come with any funding for a succession planting
plan for the Park
7.81 Similarly,
St. Leonards has a number of mature trees and should be included in a
succession planting plan for the park.
7.82 Natural
plantings to enhance biodiversity must be balanced with the nature of a
community park, its passive surveillance for safety, and cost to maintain a
park-like environment.
Recommendation
7.83 It
is recommended that an additional $5,000 be included for a succession planting
plan that is appropriate for the Raureka Parks and adds to the long-term
biodiversity of the Park.
7.84 It
is also recommended that $5,000 be included in the plan per annum to carry out
the succession planting.
REMEDY 10:
SECTION 4.0 SOCIAL & CULTURAL VALUES
Submissions and
Reasons
7.85 The Raureka Community Trust (Submission
32) have requested the installation of carvings at the entrance to
Ebbett Park in recognition of what was originally there. They state that this
would make a significant difference to tangata whenua to have a pou or carved
entrance and it is likely that the Park would become more respected.
7.86 The
Ebbett Family (Submission 33) suggest an improved entrance (such as a
wrought iron fence) on Gordon Road noting that the removal of the original
carvings has left an abysmal approach to the Park.
Analysis
7.87 Officers
recognise that there has been a ‘hole’ left by the carvings that
originally were located at the entrance of Ebbett Park. In one article it
stated that Eliza Ebbett had gifted the Park in her husband’s name so he
would have a place to display the Maori carvings. The carvings were removed in
the 1970’s by the then Council as they were deteriorating in the outdoor
environment. After many years they were refurbished and installed in the
Council foyer and Hastings Library. While the removal was needed, many
considered that it removed some of the ‘soul’ from the Park.
7.88 Officers
consider that the provision of new entrance gates that are unique to Ebbett
Park and capture the rich cultural heritage of the community could be a renewal
point for Ebbett Park. It is recommended that a community-led design exercise
to develop a theme for the entrance gates be carried through to decorative
elements throughout the Park.
7.89 The
playground will have a woodland theme and it is recommended that there is scope
that a pou could stand guardian over the playground. With tangata whenua input
this could potentially be a part of the design exercise discussed above.
7.90 A
befitting entrance and design elements through a park community-led design
process to determine design elements that address and enhance Ebbett Park and
capture its social and cultural heritage for future generations would support
the objectives and policies identified in Section 4.0: Social and Cultural
Values.
Recommendation
7.91 It
is recommended that $10,000 be included in the Plan to instigate a
community-led design process for Ebbett Park and that $20,000 be set aside
towards the creation of the final product(s) and fundraising to supplement
this.
REMEDY 11:
SECTIONS 5.6 TITLE & RESERVE CLASSIFICATION & 5.8 SALE OF PARKLAND
Submissions and
Reasons
7.92 17
individual submissions were received, plus a petition signed by 252 people,
were received relating to this Section of the Plan, with the focus on Ebbett
Park.
7.93 The
Petition (Submission 23) was formally received by Council at its meeting on
31 January 2019. In its prayer it states that the home owners surrounding
Ebbett Park and users of the Park, strongly object to the proposal by Hastings
District Council to create a fee simple title from the land at the Western end
of the park with the view to sell such a portion of Ebbett Park in the future
for the reason being that the Ebbetts gave the park to the public
‘forever and hereafter’. The petitioners also request that all of
Ebbett Park be vested as a Reserve pursuant to the Reserves Act 1977.
7.94 David
Renouf (Submission 4), Bernard & Bernice Koenders (Submission
25), Alistair & Jean Chalmers (Submission 28), Wayne & Judith
Taylor (Submission 29), and Jenny Ross (Submission 30) also request that
Ebbett Park be vested and cite the gift by the Eliza and George Ebbett. The
Ross submission also gives reason to the low provision of park land in Hastings
City.
7.95 Janet
Wilson (Submission 5), Vania Sillick (Submission 8), Zoe Libby (Submission
11), Gill Libby (Submission 12), Mahmood Nasir (Submission 19)
and Andrea Rooderkerk (Submission 21) submit about the importance of the
park to them and their family as it adjoins their property boundaries about
their property bordering the park.
7.96 Kevin
Naylor (Submission 17) is concerned Council is confiscating the land for
property development and Peter Culloty (Submission 27) wonders if the
old tennis courts could be used for a pre-school or low-cost housing.
7.97 Ellar
Trust (Submission 26) does not want to lose the mature trees to development
if sold as this would affect the bird life.
7.98 Joanna
Lynley-Richardson (Submission 31) does not want to see Ebbett Park diminish
in size or lose any of the access points to the Park.
7.99 The
Raureka Community Trust (Submission 32) encourages Council to vest
all the Raureka Parks under the Reserves Act so that they are not subject to
housing pressure in the future.
7.100 The
Ebbett Family (Submission 33) commend Council on the Management Plan
however suggest that the gift from the late Eliza and George Ebbett be adhered
to “as close as possible for this day and age."
Analysis
7.101 Section
5.8 of the Plan states that the northwest corner of Ebbett Park is landlocked
which creates a number of safety and surveillance issues. If more
beneficial community uses are considered appropriate in the future, Council
will follow the relevant consultative process. If thorough consideration
determines the sale of this land appropriate, any funds from the sale of land
should be redirected into increasing and opening up the more popular southern
end of the park.
7.102 The
following policies were therefore included in the Plan:
5.6.2 Declare
the Raureka Parks: Whenua Takoha Park, St. Leonards Park, and Ebbett Park (with
the exception of the northwest end of Ebbett Park) as Reserves under the
Reserves Act 1977.
5.8.2 To
consider the disposal of a part of the landlocked west end of Ebbett Park in
the future.
5.8.4 Meet
the provisions of the relevant legislation and District Wide Reserve Management
Plan prior to the revocation or sale of any part of the Raureka Parks
(non-vested parks require that Council have 75% majority support)
5.8.5 Require
any funds from a future sale to be redirected into increasing and opening up
the south end of Ebbett Park.
7.103 Some
submitters have queried why Council had not vested these Parks previously.
Council adopted the District Wide Reserves Management Plan in 2008 that
identifies the overarching objectives and policies for the management of all
parks and reserves in the District, including Ebbett Park. In the preparation
of District Wide Plan, Council recognised that some of the parks under its
ownership were not vested or held subject to the Reserves Act 1977.
In recognition of this, Policy 5.7.3 was adopted that states that Council will
‘assess all existing unclassified reserves through the development of
Individual Reserve Management Plans which will determine the use and
appropriate classification if required’. The preparation of the Raureka
Parks Reserve Management Plan was therefore the time to address the
classification of Ebbett Park.
7.104 The
decision to include the objectives and policies in the Draft Plan (as in 7.102
above) was due to the concerns regarding reports of vandalism and anti-social
behaviour along with safety concerns identified in the Crime Prevention Report.
These came from a combination of Council reports, surveys administered in the
park, and verbal report during the first phase of the consultation and focused
more on the west end of Ebbett Park.
7.105 Officers
considered that opening up the park by increasing the road frontage could
improve the passive surveillance of the park. This is most easily achieved at
the South end of the park where fewer lots have been subdivided. It was
recommended that any potential sale of the west end could provide the funds to
purchase more road frontage at the opposite end of the park
7.106 Officers
were aware of the Deed of Trust signed on 24 June 1927 in the formulation of
the above policies, with reference to the Deed included in Page 10 of the
Plan. With relation to the above policies that Deed states as follows:
‘that the
Corporation shall for ever hereafter hold the said piece of land as a Borough
Reserve upon trust that same may be used as a Public Park, Children’s
Playground and Public Recreation Group and also as a Public Park …’
7.107 Officers
would like to reiterate that there was no intent to mislead or hide information
from the community. The plan specifically states that in the first instance it
is the desire to see this end of the park activated and more intensively used
by the community. However, it also provided the ability that if a future
Council wished to sell land, then this portion may be one most appropriate for
the above reason. Any legal requirements related to the Deed of
Gift would need to be explored at that time, and a full public consultative
process would ensue. The Deed of Trust states in article 9:
‘…may
from time to time be enlarged extended altered or varied by any Deed or …
Declaration of Trust executed by the Corporation and the Donors or the Survivor
of them.’
7.108 The
preparation of Reserve Management Plan provides all members of the community
the ability to be involved during two separate submission stages, as to how
they wish Council to manage, protect and develop parks over the ten year plan
period. Officers are heartened to receive robust responses and the
clear desire to see this park vested in perpetuity.
7.109 With
Hastings City having a low provision of parks (4.13ha/1000 population) compared
to the District and very low compared nationally, Officers agree with the
community in that Ebbett Park should be protected in perpetuity, as specified
in the Deed of Trust, and reiterated by the family in their submissions as the
intent of the gift.
Recommendation
7.110 The
strong community commitment to Ebbett Park and its protection and ongoing
management is acknowledged.
7.111 Officers
recommend that the submissions be allowed, and that the whole park be vested
under the Reserves Act 1977. This will ensure the intent of the gift of
land is upheld and parkland is retained for future generations to enjoy.
7.112 It
is recommended that the following amendments be made to the Plan by deleting
the words shown as struck out and adding the words shown in red:
5.6 Title and
Reserve Classification
Council will vest the southern and main portion of Ebbett Park
leaving the west end as fee simple. This allows for flexibility in the
future use of this park all of Ebbett Park under
the Reserves Act 1977 to recognise the intent of the Deed of Trust 1927 and
generous gift of land from George Ebbett and Eliza Maud Ebbett to the borough
of Hastings.
5.6.2 Declare the Raureka Parks:
Whenua Takoha Park, St. Leonards Park, and Ebbett Park (with the exception
of the northwest end of Ebbett Park) as Reserves under the Reserves Act
1977.
5.8 Sale of Park
Land
The northwest corner of Ebbett Park is landlocked which creates a
number of safety and surveillance issues. If more beneficial community
uses are considered appropriate in the future, Council will follow the relevant
consultative process. If thorough consideration determines the sale of
this land appropriate, any funds from the sale of land should be redirected
into increasing and opening up the more popular southern end of the park.
5.8.2 To consider
the disposal of a part of the landlocked west end of Ebbett Park in the future.
5.8.4 Meet the
provisions of the relevant legislation and District Wide Reserve Management
Plan prior to the revocation or sale of any part of the Raureka Parks
(non-vested parks require that Council have 75% majority support)
5.8.5 Require any funds
from a future sale to be redirected into increasing and opening up the south
end of Ebbett Park.
REMEDY 12:
SECTION 5.7 FUTURE RESERVE ACQUISITION
Submissions and
Reasons
7.113 Andrea Rooderkerk (Submission 21) requests
that residential properties bordering the west end be considered as potential
land acquisition sites to potentially open up Ebbett Park to the Florence
Street road frontage.
Analysis
7.114 Policy
5.72 states: Pursue the acquisition
of land where it will provide for linkages, or
additional open space land for recreation and sport, or improve visibility,
sightlines or accessibility for park users.
7.115 While
this would be desirable, many of these properties have already been subdivided
with two properties or more between the Park and Florence Street. This would
make acquisition difficult. The policy does not however restrict this should
the opportunity arise in the future.
7.116 Officers
recommend that the current wording in 5.7 is sufficient as it is not specific
to any part of the park.
7.117 Officers
also note that there are no funds set aside for park acquisition at Ebbett Park
or the other Raureka Parks, and that an allocation of $500,000 is needed if
Council wishes to pursue this.
Recommendation
7.118 It
is recommended that no change be made to Policy 5.7 but that Council consider
the inclusion of a fund for future acquisition of $500,000.
REMEDY 13:
SECTION 5.11 SAFETY & VANDALISM
Submissions and
Reasons
7.119 Three
submissions have been received that relate to safety and vandalism. Rosalind
Moore (Submission 2) submitted her concerns about vagrants, consumption of
alcohol in park and a person that kicked her dog. David Renouf (Submission
4) requests no bikes, skate boards, scooters and motor scooters because of
safety issues. The Raureka Community Trust (Submission 32) states that
provision is made for both walking and cycling in Ebbett Park. RCT states that
is a thoroughfare, but it can be appropriately managed.
Analysis
7.120 One
of the goals of the Plan is to activate the Park in order to reduce anti-social
behaviour.
7.121 The
Plan includes increasing the width of the pathways through Ebbett Park which is
currently used is a major cycle and pedestrian connector between Gordon and
Oliphant Roads.
7.122 Active
transport should be encouraged for the health and well-being or our community.
Parks are places where a range of activities should occur. If it falls under
1.7 restricted activities Council should be notified.
Recommendation
7.123 Officers
recommend that no changes be made to Plan.
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8.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
AND REASONS
A) That the report of the Parks
Asset Planner titled “Hearing of Submissions to Raureka Parks
Reserve Management Plan” dated 13/02/2019 be
received.
B) That the allocation of funds required to complete the
un-programmed capital works programme identified in the Action Plan form part
of the 2019/20 Annual Plan priority considerations; and review of the 2018/28
Long Term Plan.
REMEDY 0: MINOR
AMMENDMENT STATUS OF WESTEND TENNIS
C) That the
submission of Westend Tennis Club (Submission #1) be allowed insofar as the
wording on page 18 of the Plan is amended to that suggested in 6.5 of this
report and red italics below.
The Westend Tennis Club (WTC) building is
located at the far northwest end of Ebbett Park. This building and courts
have been managed by the WTC. Beginning
in 2015 the Club renewed its efforts to increase numbers as well as seek
incorporation. Two new posts were concreted in to make the courts playable
for competition and coaching, a push-button lock was installed on the gate,
and roof and courts cleaned. The inability to get sustained membership and
sufficient volunteer resources led to disaffiliation with Tennis New Zealand.
WTC initiated the Raureka community usage
and agreed to a set of protocols by which the complex would be used and
maintained by the two parties ensuring continued tennis access and focus on
the grounds whilst allowing other extensions for a return to
netball/basketball. Tennis coaching has been provided and the building used
for rangatahi services.
With no current lease and a change in
usage the site has returned to Council ownership. WTC would like to continue
a foothold with tennis continuing to be a part of what is on offer at the
west end.
REMEDY 0: MINOR AMMENDMENT USE OF WORD
‘LANDLOCKED’
D) That
the submission of Vania Sillick (Submission #9) and Wayne & Judith Taylor
(Submission #29) be allowed insofar as the following sections be amended by
deleting the words shown as struck out and added words shown in red
italics:
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Section 1.1 Park & Reserve Use
Ebbett Park is largely land-locked enclosed by residential housing with limited road frontage.
Section 2.3 Fences & Walls
The majority of Ebbett Park is landlocked enclosed by residential housing with limited road
frontage
Section 5.8 Sale of Parkland
The northwest corner of Ebbett Park is landlocked enclosed
by residential housing with limited road frontage which
creates a number of safety and surveillance issues.
REMEDY 1: SECTION 1.3 Dogs
E) That
the submission of Phillipa Cook (Submission 3) be allowed insofar as the
following new policy is included in the Plan:
1.3.4 Support
an amendment to the Council bylaw regarding the provision of dog exercise
areas within Ebbett Park; and consult the community on the provision of a
permanent fenced dog off-lead in this park.
F) That
the submission of Rosalind Moore (Submission 2), John Roberts (Submission
14), Andrea Rooderkerk (Submission #21), the Ellar Trust (Submission 26), and
Raureka Community Trust (Submission 32) be allowed insofar that Section 1.3
is retained.
G) That
the submission of Raureka Community Trust (Submission 32) requesting a dog
doo bin at Whenua Takoha Reserve be disallowed with the reason being that a
rubbish bin is already provided.
REMEDY 2: SECTION 2.2
BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
H) That
the submission of Westend Tennis Club (Submission 1) requesting the fences
and gates at the tennis courts be replaced be disallowed.
I) That
the submission from Vania Sillick (Submission 9) be disallowed and the
submissions of John Roberts (Submission 14) and the Raureka Community Trust
(Submission 32) be allowed insofar as the policies in Section 2.2 are
retained in the Plan.
REMEDY 3: SECTION 2.5 PLAYGROUNDS
J) That
the submissions of Wendy King (Submission 6) and Hamish Dufty (Submission 10)
be allowed insofar as that a local level playground as proposed in the plan
is an upgrade of what currently exists.
K) That
the submission of Raureka Community Trust (Submission 3) be disallowed
insofar that the Ebbett Park playground upgrade is not planned on being
a key urban or destination level playground.
REMEDY 4: SECTION 2.6 INFORMAL SPORT AND
RECREATION FACILITIES
L) That
the submission of Darbara Singh et.al. (Submission 8) be allowed insofar that
fitness equipment in Policy 2.6 is retained in the Plan.
M) That
the submission of Rosalind Moore (Submission 2) be allowed insofar that the
petanque court remains in the Ebbett Park Action Plan.
N) That
the submission of Andrea Rooderkerk (Submission 21) be allowed insofar as
Policy 2.6.8 be retained.
O) That
the submission of Raureka Community Trust (Submission 32) requesting a
surface treatment that minimises ball bounce noise on the planned Whenua
Takoha half-court be included in the design be allowed.
REMEDY 5: Section 2.7 Toilets
P) That
the submission of Denise Bromby (Submission 13) requesting a toilet at Whenua
Takoha Reserve be disallowed.
REMEDY 6: Section 2.8 Signs
Q) That
the submission of David Renouf (Submission 4) and the Ebbett Family
(Submission 33) be allowed insofar as Policy 2.8.4 is retained and that
Section 4.0 Action Plan be amended as follows:
7 Historical
and Interpretive Signage and Commemorative Plaque
REMEDY 7: SECTION 2.9 PARK FURNITURE
R) That the
submission form Wendy King (Submission 6) and Linda Johnson (Submission 15)
be allowed insofar that a barbeque is added to the St. Leonards’
Concept and Action Plans.
S) That the
submission of Darbara Singh et.al. (Submission 8) be allowed insofar as the
sheltered seating be included in the Concept Plan.
T) That the
submissions from Kath Purchas (Submission 20, Neil Thorsen (Submission #24),
and Raureka Community Trust (Submission 32) be allowed insofar as the Policy
2.9.2 is retained in the Plan and that drinking fountains with dog drinking
attachment be included in the Concept Plans.
REMEDY 8: SECTION 2.10 VEHICLE PARKING
U) That the
submission of Rosalind Moor (Submission 2), GirlGuiding NZ (Submission 18),
and Raureka Community Trust (Submission 32) be allowed insofar as Policy
2.10.5 is retained in the Plan.
V) That the
submission of the Ebbett Family (Submission 33) be allowed insofar as
lockable gates to Ebbett Park carpark be included in the Concept Plan.
W) That the submission of
David Renouf (Submission 4) and Vania Sillick (Submission 9) be disallowed.
X) That the
submission of Linda Johnson (Submission 15) be allowed insofar that her
submission regarding permeable construction of a carpark be given to the
Woodturner’s Guild.
REMEDY 9: SECTION 3.0 NATURAL VALUES
Y) That the
submissions of Wendy King (Submission 6), Rosalind Moore (Submission 2), Kath
Purchas (Submission 30), Neil Thorsen (Submission 24), Andrea Rooderkerk
(Submission 21), Raureka Community Trust (Submission 32), the Ellar Trust
(Submission 26), and the Ebbett Family (Submission 33) be allowed insofar as
a staged succession planting plan be developed to ensure that the Raureka
Parks contribute to Hastings biodiversity while maintaining the character of
each park.
REMEDY 10: SECTION 4.0 SOCIAL AND CULTURAL
VALUES
Z) That the
submission of Raureka Community Trust (Submission 32) and the Ebbett Family
(Submission 33) be allowed in so far as gates at the entrance on Gordon Road
and design elements within the park should be progressed via a community-led
design process.
REMEDY 11: SECTION 5.6 TITILE AND RESERVE
CLASSIFICATION AND 5.8 SALE OF PARKLAND
AA) That the submission of
Kevin Naylor (Submission 17) be disallowed insofar that Council is not
confiscating land.
BB) That
the submission of Peter Culloty (Submission 27) be disallowed insofar that
there are changes to Policies 5.6 and 5.8 as identified below
CC) That
the submission by petition of 252 signatories (Submission 23) and the
submissions of David Renouf (Submission 4), Bernard & Bernice Koenders
(Submission 23), Alistair & Jean Chalmers
(Submission 28), Wayne & Judith Taylor (Submission 29), and Jenny Ross
(Submission 30), Janet Wilson (Submission 5), Vania Sillick (Submission 8),
Zoe Libby (Submission 11), Gill Libby (Submission 12), Mahmood Nasir
(Submission 19) and Andrea Rooderkerk (Submission 21), Ellar Trust
(Submission 26), Joanna Lynley-Richardson (Submission
31), The Raureka Community Trust (Submission 32), and the Ebbett
Family (Submission 33) be allowed insofar that Section 5.6 and 5.8 be amended
by deleting the words shown as struck out and added as shown in red italics:
5.6 Title and
Reserve Classification
Council will vest the southern and main portion
of Ebbett Park leaving the west end as fee simple. This allows for
flexibility in the future use of this park all
of Ebbett Park under the Reserves Act 1977 to recognise the intent of the
Deed of Trust 1927 and generous gift of land from George Ebbett and Eliza
Maud Ebbett to the borough of Hastings.
5.6.2 Declare the Raureka Parks:
Whenua Takoha Park, St. Leonards Park, and Ebbett Park (with the exception
of the northwest end of Ebbett Park) as Reserves under the Reserves Act
1977.
5.8 Sale of Park
Land
The northwest corner of Ebbett Park is landlocked
which creates a number of safety and surveillance issues. If more
beneficial community uses are considered appropriate in the future, Council
will follow the relevant consultative process. If thorough
consideration determines the sale of this land appropriate, any funds from
the sale of land should be redirected into increasing and opening up the more
popular southern end of the park.
5.8.2 To consider
the disposal of a part of the landlocked west end of Ebbett Park in the
future.
5.8.4 Meet the
provisions of the relevant legislation and District Wide Reserve Management
Plan prior to the revocation or sale of any part of the Raureka Parks (non-vested
parks require that Council have 75% majority support)
5.8.5 Require any
funds from a future sale to be redirected into increasing and opening up the
south end of Ebbett Park.
REMEDY 12: SECTION 5.7
FUTURE RESERVE ACQUISITION
DD) That
submission Andrea Rooderkerk (Submission 21) be allowed insofar that Council
will consider opportunities for reserve acquisition when they arise.
REMEDY 13: SECTION 5.11
SAFETY & VANDALISM
EE) That
the submission of David Renouf (Submission 4) be disallowed and the
submission of Raureka Community Trust (Submission 32) be allowed in that
Policy 1.5.4 is retained.
With the reasons for these decisions
being that the objective of the decision will contribute to meeting the
current and future needs of communities for good quality local infrastructure in a way that is most cost-effective for households and
business by:
The provision of good quality
recreation open spaces
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Programmed capital expendture
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CFM-17-66-19-176
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Summary of Submissions
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CFM-17-66-19-177
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Submission #1 - Westend Tennis (Ian Purdon)
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CFM-17-66-19-143
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Submission #2 - Rosalind Moore
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CFM-17-66-19-145
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Submission #3 - Phillipa Cook
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CFM-17-66-19-146
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Separate Doc
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Submission #4 - David Renouf
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CFM-17-66-19-147
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Separate Doc
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Submission #5 - Janet Wilson
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CFM-17-66-19-148
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Separate Doc
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Submission #6 - Wendy King
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CFM-17-66-19-149
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Separate Doc
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Submission #7 - Tania Mitchell
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CFM-17-66-19-150
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Separate Doc
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Submission #8 - Darbara Dingh
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CFM-17-66-19-151
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Submission #9 - Vania Sillick
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CFM-17-66-19-152
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Separate Doc
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Submission #10 - Hamish Dufty
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CFM-17-66-19-153
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Separate Doc
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Submission #11 - Zoe Libby
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CFM-17-66-19-154
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Submission #12 - Gill Libby
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CFM-17-66-19-155
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Submission #13 - Denise Bromby
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CFM-17-66-19-156
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Submission #14 - John Roberts
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CFM-17-66-19-157
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Submission #15 - Linda Johnson
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CFM-17-66-19-158
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Submission #16 - Richard Karn
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CFM-17-66-19-159
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Submission #17 - Kevin M Naylor
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CFM-17-66-19-160
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Submission #18 - Carol McMillan - Girl Guiding NZ
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CFM-17-66-19-161
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Submission #19 - Mahmood Nasir
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CFM-17-66-19-162
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Submission #20 - Kath Purchas
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CFM-17-66-19-164
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Submission #21 - Andrea Rooderkerk
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CFM-17-66-19-165
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Submission #22 - Powerco
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CFM-17-66-19-143
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Submission #23 - Petitioner Bernice Koenders notes
and Deed of Trust presented at Council 31 January 2019
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CG-14-1-01153
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Submission #24 - Neil Thorsen
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CFM-17-66-19-166
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Submission #25 - Bernard (Barry) & Bernice
Koenders
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CFM-17-66-19-167
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Submission #26 - Ellar Trust (Linley-Richardson
Family) Murray Richardson
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CFM-17-66-19-174
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Submission #27 - Peter Culloty
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CFM-17-66-19-173
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Submission #28 Alistair John and Jean Pringle
Chalmers
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CFM-17-66-19-172
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Submission #29 Wayne Robert and Judith Yvonne Taylor
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CFM-17-66-19-171
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Submission #30 - Jenny Ross
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CFM-17-66-19-170
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Submission #31 - Joanna Linley-Richardson
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CFM-17-66-19-169
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Submission #32 Raureka Community Trust
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CFM-17-66-19-168
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Submission #33 - Ebbett Family (Ron Ebbett)
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CFM-17-66-19-175
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