L.D. Cavers

1. APOLOGIES

2. DECLARATION OF LATE ITEMS

Pursuant to Section 46A(5) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, the Chairman is to call for late items to be accepted. In the event of a late item, an explanation must be given as to why the item was not on the agenda and why discussion cannot be delayed for a subsequent meeting.

3. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

4. NON-NOTIFIED RESOURCE CONSENT APPLICATIONS

• The proposed subdivision is contrary to the relevant policy of the Hauraki District Plan that seeks to facilitate subdivision of lower quality rural land while protecting amenity values and rural character. When viewed in isolation the effects of the proposed subdivision could be viewed as minor, however when viewed in a wider context the subdivision will contribute to a cumulative reduction in the rural character and amenity of the District as a whole.

• Consent to the proposed subdivision will adversely affect the integrity of Rule 10.1.5.4.B(e) of the Hauraki District Plan and public confidence in the consistent administration of the District Plan. The application that gave rise to the subject title was not lodged until August 2005. This subdivided a title created in April 2002. The relevant rule is aimed at preventing multiple stage subdivision of recently subdivided rural properties which if allowed to occur, might otherwise result in a cumulative reduction in rural character. There is nothing unusual about the circumstances that have given rise to the date of the subject title that set it apart from other like applications that may be lodged in future. While each application must be considered on its own merits, Council if adopting a consistent approach to administration of the District Plan would find it difficult to decline consent for subdivisions of other titles of a similar age if consent were granted to this application.

The new conditions of the consent will read as follows:

That pursuant to Section 104A of the Resource Management Act 1991 the Hauraki District Council grant consent to this controlled activity application to subdivide Section 386 Town of Waihi, located at 38 Princes Street, Waihi into two lots, on the grounds that:

Subject to the following conditions:

1. The subdivision and development shall be carried out generally in accordance with the Peter Rogers Surveyors Ltd Scheme Plan ref. 1641 dated May 2005.
2. That a Community Recreation Facilities Contribution of $1,842.94 plus GST be paid to Council for the creation of one additional lot (Waihi Ward).
3. The subdivider shall provide each lot with separate telephone connections, or written confirmation from the appropriate supply authority that these are existing, or are available at the standard connection fee.
4. That the subdivider shall provide each lot with separate power connections.
5. That the subdivider shall provide each lot with a separate metered water connection in accordance with NZS 4404:2004.
6. That the subdivider shall provide each lot with separate sewer connections in accordance with NZS 4404:2004 and performance standard 9.3.7 of the HDC District Plan.
7. That the subdivider shall construct a Class F (Standard Residential Vehicle Entrance) as specified in section 9.3.3.3 of the HDC District Plan at the location of the accessway to serve Lot 1 shown on the submitted plan.
8. That the eave on the southern corner of the dwelling on Lot 2 be removed as per plans from Waihi Beach Architectural Services dated August 2005 including the relocation of the downpipe and construction of soakpits in accordance with the report by Peter Rogers Surveyors Ltd, dated 18 May 2005.
9. That pursuant to section 221 of the Resource Management Act 1991 a consent notice shall be placed on the title of Lot 1 stating that the stormwater disposal for Lot 1 shall be in accordance with the report by Peter Rogers Surveyors Ltd dated 18 May 2005.
10. That engineering plans and specifications (including back up calculations) covering all engineering works shall be submitted to the Manger of Planning and Environmental Services for consideration and approval prior to the commencement of any work.
11. That three copies of ‘as-built’ plans shall be submitted to Council upon completion of the construction works showing the details required by NZS 4404:2004.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.

REASONS:

5. LATE ITEMS