HAURAKI DISTRICT COUNCIL

HEARINGS COMMITTEE

　

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A MEETING OF THE HEARINGS COMMITTEE WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, WILLIAM STREET, PAEROA ON MONDAY 8 DECEMBER 2008 COMMENCING AT 2.30PM

L.D. Cavers

Chief Executive

HEARINGS FOR MEETING

2.40pm

Waiver Application Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 - G Vowles

2.45pm

Waiver Application Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 - J & G Armstrong

3.00pm

Application of Al Fresco Dining on Public Pavement - The Burrowing Bullie Hotel

3.45pm

Notice Under Section 33a Dog Control Act (1996) Menacing Dog - M Wallbank

　

ORDER OF BUSINESS

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

3.1 MEETING HELD MONDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2008 1-10

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Hearings Committee held on Monday 24 November 2008 be taken as read and confirmed.

　

4. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

 

5. APPLICATIONS FOR EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 6 FENCING OF SWIMMING POOLS ACT 1987 11-17

5.1 G VOWLES, 7673 STATE HIGHWAY 26, KOMATA (452534) - SWIM 03257 (22KB)

The applicants are seeking an exemption from all the fencing requirements of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 for their spa pool.

A detailed report from the Monitoring Officer including supporting documents is attached.

A hearing is scheduled for 2.40pm

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the report be received

AND THAT the application from G Vowles for a special exemption from the requirements of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 for a lockable cover to be fitted and used in strict accordance with the conditions in place, be granted, subject to the following conditions.

  1. That a lockable cover be fitted and used in strict accordance with the specifications as stated in the NZS8500:2006.

  2. That the cover is locked in place when the Spa Pool is not under adult supervision or when the property is vacant.

  3. That the lockable cover is maintained to a standard acceptable under the NZS8500:2006

  4. That in every other respect the pool and fencing complies with the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987.

  5. That this decision is only for the Spa Pool at 7673 State Highway 26, Komata, and in no way, is it related to the Swimming Pool at this address.

  6. Granting the application for exemption will not significantly increase the danger to young children on the basis that the conditions of the waiver are met at all times.

　

5.2 G & J ARMSTRONG, 1295 HAURAKI ROAD, TURUA (452510 - SWIM 03304) (22KB) 18-20

The applicants are seeking an exemption from all the fencing requirements of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 for spa pool.

A detailed report from the Monitoring Officer including supporting documents is attached.

A hearing is scheduled for 2.45pm

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the report be received

AND THAT the application from Graeme & Jan Armstrong for a special exemption from the requirements of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 for a lockable cover to be fitted and used in strict accordance with the conditions in place, be granted, subject to the following conditions.

  1. That a lockable cover be fitted and used in strict accordance with the specifications as stated in the NZS8500:2006.

  2. That the cover is locked in place when the Spa Pool is not under adult supervision or when the property is vacant.

  3. That the lockable cover is maintained to a standard acceptable under the NZS8500:2006

  4. That in every other respect the pool and fencing complies with the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987.

  5. That this decision is only for the Spa Pool at 1295 Hauraki Road, Turua, and in no way, is it related to the Swimming Pool at this address.

Granting the application for exemption will not significantly increase the danger to young children on the basis that the conditions of the waiver are met at all times.

　

6. APPLICATIONS UNDER DISTRICT ROADS AND ROAD TRAFFIC BYLAW 2007

6.1 APPLICATION FOR "AL FRESCO" DINING – THE BURROWING BULLIE (EX GOLDEN CROSS HOTEL), WAIHI (LIQ-33328) (35KB) 21-26

Attached is a report from the District Licensing Inspector regarding an application received from the proprietor of the Burrowing Bullie Hotel (A & C Badehorst) who has applied for consent to place tables and chairs on a 10 metre stretch of Rosemont Road, Waihi.

A detailed report is attached.

A hearing has been scheduled for 3.00pm.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the report be received

AND THAT the application for al fresco dining on the footpath by The Burrowing Bullie Ltd be granted for tables and chairs to be placed as indicated by the applicant subject to the following conditions:

  1. That the Consent be reviewed when the On Licence is renewed or any new licence is applied for.

  2. That the public area to be permanently delineated by markings and/or removable barriers.

  3. That the hours of use be between 9.00am and 9.00pm.

  4. That the operation be under the strict control of the On Licence Duty Manager.

  5. That the street furniture be approved by Council.

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7. NOTICE UNDER SECTION 33A DOG CONTROL ACT (1996) MENACING DOG

7.1 MENACING DOG CLASSIFICATION APPEAL - OWNER NUMBER 15231 (CR CARMINE) (450302) (23KB) 27-32

Attached is a report from the Dog Control Officer and supporting documents regarding an objection to a Menacing Dog classification.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the report be received

AND THAT the classification be upheld for both dogs.

　

8. LATE ITEM