HAURAKI DISTRICT COUNCIL
HEARINGS COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE HEARINGS COMMITTEE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, WILLIAM STREET, PAEROA ON 5 DECEMBER 2002 COMMENCING AT 9.00 AM
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PRESENT |
Crs D Carmine (Deputy Chairperson), B Gordon and M Hayden |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Mr A Chaplin (Planning & Environmental Services Manager), Miss M van Steenbergen (Supervising Officer - Consents) and Ms R Jamieson (Council Secretary) |
APOLOGIES
RESOLVED
THAT the apology of Cr Tregidga be received and sustained.
HC02/46 Hayden/Gordon CARRIED
LATE ITEMS
Pursuant to Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, the Chairman called for late items to be accepted. There were none.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
RESOLVED
THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Hearings Committee held on 21 November 2002 be taken as read and confirmed.
HC02/47 Gordon/Carmine CARRIED
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
There were no matters arising.
The applicants (Paeroa Promotions Trust) proposed to hold a motorcycle street race on Sunday 16 February 2003. This is the eleventh consecutive year that this event has been held.
A detailed report was attached.
A hearing was scheduled for 9.05 am. The hearing commenced at 9.05 am.
The applicant did not attend the hearing.
Planner’s Report
Miss van Steenbergen advised that the event had been running for the last 10 years. There had been no need to notify the consent in the past but this year consent had not been obtained from all affected parties so the application was required to be notified. No objections had been received. Given the short duration of the event, the effects of departing from the noise standards contained within the District Plan would be minor and the Planner recommended that consent be granted.
The hearing closed at 9.10 am.
DECISION
RESOLVED
THAT pursuant to Section 105 of the Resource Management Act Council grant consent to a notified discretionary activity application to hold a motorcycle street race in the commercial area of Paeroa on 16 February 2003 and to depart from the noise standards contained in Section 9.4.1 (Noise) of the District Plan, on the grounds that appropriate mitigation measures will be undertaken, and that given the short duration of the event, the effects of departing from the noise standards will be minor.
Subject to the following conditions:
1. That this consent applies to 16 February 2003 only. Any future events will require individual consent, which may or may not be required to be publicly notified.
2. That the layout of the circuit and associated areas be generally in accordance with the plan submitted.
3. That toilet, hand washing and rubbish disposal facilities be provided to the satisfaction of the Manager of Planning and Environmental Services.
4. That provision be made, to the satisfaction of the Manager of Planning and Environmental Services, for the emptying of portaloos and rubbish containers, with final removal to an official disposal site.
5 That details be provided on:
(i) the site(s) to which waste will be disposed.
Details shall be submitted to the Manager of Planning and Environmental Services for consideration and approval prior to 31 January 2003.
6. All food stall operators shall require a licence from the Hauraki District Council. Commercial operators shall submit a copy of their Certificate of Registration with their application.
Non profit organisations shall submit details of their proposals with their applications (no fee required).
ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE RECEIVED BY COUNCIL PRIOR TO 31 JANUARY 2003.
7. All liquor sales shall be in accordance with the Sale of Liquor Act 1989.
ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE RECEIVED BY COUNCIL PRIOR TO 31 JANUARY 2003.
8. That sufficient marshalls be on duty throughout the day to direct traffic to and within the designated car parks.
9. That clear warning signs are prominently displayed advising spectators to wear ear plugs within the circuit, particularly under shop verandahs.
10. That provision be made for InterCity Buses to use Willoughby Street if they wish, and that the designated bus stop be clearly identified. A sign shall be provided at the usual bus stop, and at the Information Centre, indicating to passengers the location of the temporary bus stop.
11. That the "no-parking" signs be located as per the plan submitted to Council and the Police for approval.
12. That the circuit shall be established and the event run in accordance with the current General Competition Rules of the New Zealand Auto Cycle Union.
13. That the conditions of approval given by the Paeroa Ward Committee be adhered to.
14. That toilet facilities be provided as per Appendix Five of the application.
15. That temporary advertising signs at locations numbered 1-6 may be erected. These shall be removed by 23 February 2003.
These signs shall each be a maximum of 3m2, and shall be erected in positions which comply with Rule 8.7.7.2 1 – Temporary Signs of the District Plan as follows:
- a minimum of 300 metres from any major intersection (Arterial/State Highway, Collector/Arterial),
- a minimum of 200 metres from any other intersection,
- a minimum of 50 metres from any other sign.
Note: (i) Council has also granted consent to other temporary signs on this or nearby properties, which, if already erected, may necessitate you adjusting the location of your signs to comply with the 50 metre separation rule between signs.
(ii) Any sign found to be in a position which is deemed to be dangerous to vehicle traffic will be removed by the road controlling authority.
16. That there be no motorcycle noise before 7.00am on the day of the event (16 February 2003).
17. That the applicant have in place a Safety Management Plan and that all persons engaged in the Management and Support of the event are aware of the content of the Plan.
18. That pursuant to Section 36(1)(b) of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Applicant shall pay Council charges for receiving, processing and granting the Resource Consent.
19. That pursuant to Section 36(1)(c) of the Resource Management Act 1991 the applicant shall pay an administration fee of $75.00 for administration of the consent.
20. That pursuant to Section 36(1)(c) of the Resource Management Act 1991 the applicant shall pay all Council’s costs for monitoring this consent including all costs associated with the consideration and certification of plans and details associated with the consent as appropriate.
HC02/48 Carmine/Gordon CARRIED
NON-NOTIFIED RESOURCE CONSENT APPLICATIONS
Attached was a report from the Supervisor Resource Management Services regarding an application to clear vegetation from within the Karangahake Gorge Scenic Corridor by G Tilsley, Rahu Road, Mackaytown.
The hearing commenced at 9.12 am.
The applicant did not attend the hearing.
Miss van Steenbergen outlined the application to the members.
The scale and location of the proposed clearance and the ability to revegetate with lower growing species would mean that the effects of the proposal on the Scenic Corridor Policy Area were negligible. In relation to the visual impact, this would be negligible from the State Highway, which was the vantage point from which it was to be judged in terms of the District Plan. The removal of the pine trees would also have negligible effects and would ultimately be to the benefit of the corridor.
The hearing closed at 9.20 am.
DECISION
RESOLVED
THAT pursuant to Section 105 of the Resource Management Act, Council grant consent to a non-notified discretionary activity application to clear in excess of 100m2 (approximately 900m2) of vegetation from land within the Karangahake Gorge Scenic Corridor Policy Area and to cut down a group of large pine trees (approximately 7) on the grounds that the effects will be minor as the area to be cleared is well away from the State Highway, is at the edge of the bush and therefore does not "break up" the area of bush, and is of a small scale in relation to the total area of bush on the site.
Subject to the following conditions:
1) That the area to be cleared be limited to that marked on the attached aerial photo (labeled vegetation clearance consent 85.080.423.3).
2) That the cleared area, up to a maximum of 3 metres from the top of the slope, be replanted with lower growing plants to augment natural revegetation. Taller growing regrowth may be removed, from the defined area only, once this becomes necessary to retain the view created.
3) That pursuant to Section 36(1) (b) of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Applicant shall pay Council charges for receiving, processing and granting the Resource Consent.
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That pursuant to Section 36(1) (b) of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Applicant shall pay an administration fee of $75.00 for administration of the consent.5) That pursuant to Section 36(1) (b) of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Applicant shall pay all Council’s costs for monitoring this consent including all costs associated with the consideration and certification of plans and details associated with the consent as appropriate.
HC02/49 Hayden/Gordon CARRIED
A & M MUIR, 9137 SHWAY 2, WAIHI (85.090.492.01A)
An application had been received from A & M Muir, 9137 S H 2, Waihi to establish a homestay including a separate self contained unit and to depart from paying the CRFC for the unit.
A report was circulated prior to the meeting.
A hearing had been scheduled for 9.35 am. The hearing commenced at 9.25 am with the applicant’s consent.
RESOLVED
THAT the report be received.
HC02/50 Gordon/Hayden CARRIED
Mr and Mrs Muir attended the meeting for the benefit of the hearing.
Mr and Mrs Muir operated a bed and breakfast/homestay in their home at 9137 State Highway 2, Waihi. They wished to use a sleepout in conjunction with their B&B, which required resource consent. They wished to create a small kitchen facility (minus cooking facilities) in the sleepout to allow the ‘unit’ to provide a more complete service to visitors. The District Plan treated the proposal as the creation of a second dwelling – incurring a Community Recreation Facilities Contribution (CRFC). Mr and Mrs Muir do not propose to use the sleepout as a separate dwelling. The operation had been running now for two years.
Planner’s Report
Mr Chaplin outlined the proposal as per his report. In his opinion it could be argued that visitor accommodation did not generate a direct measurable demand for more or improved recreational facilities. It was appropriate to provide for either a discounted CRFC (as for pensioner accommodation) or a complete waiver.
It was noted that the primary use of the land was as a blueberry orchard and the bed and breakfast operation was secondary.
The hearing closed at 9. 45 am.
The Chairperson advised that Council’s decision was reserved until it had considered the evidence presented and all other relevant matters.
DECISION
RESOLVED
THAT pursuant to Section 105 of the Resource Mangement Act 1991 the Hauraki District Council grants consent to a non notified discretionary land use application for resource consent to utilize a self contained accessory building as part of a home stay at 9137 State Highway 2, being lot 3 DPS 87472 & Section 106, Block XV, Ohinemuri Survey District, for M & A Muir, on the grounds that:
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The use of the accessory building is complimentary to the use of the dwelling as guest accommodation;·
The use of the accessory building is in accordance with the objectives, policies and assessment criteria for the zone.This consent shall be subject to the following conditions:
a) That the home stay shall be operated as shows and described in the application submitted by M & A Muir dated 4 November 2002
b) That pursuant to Section 36(1) (b) of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Applicant shall pay Council charges for receiving, processing and granting the Resource Consent.
c) That pursuant to Section 36(1) (b) of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Applicant shall pay an administration fee of $75.00 for administration of the consent.
d) That pursuant to Section 36(1) (b) of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Applicant shall pay all Council’s costs for monitoring this consent including all costs associated with the consideration and certification of plans and details associated with the consent as appropriate.
HC02/51 Carmine/Hayden CARRIED
RESOLVED
THAT no Community Recreation Facilities Contribution shall be required for the above land use consent on the basis that the facility offers transient accommodation to guests/tourists who do not generate a demand for additional or improved recreational facilities in Waihi.
HC02/52 Hayden/Carmine CARRIED
LATE ITEMS
There were no late items.
The meeting closed at 10.00 am.
CONFIRMED
M Carmine
Deputy Chairperson
December 2002