Ruakura Variation ISSUE - Open Spaces EXPERT - Jamie Sirl 3 rd and - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Ruakura Variation ISSUE - Open Spaces EXPERT - Jamie Sirl 3 rd and 4 th August 2016

Introduction - Open Spaces Purpose • Multifunctional • Connected Components • Ruakura Open Space Zone (fixed) • Ecological link and neighbourhood parks (indicative) • Natural Open Space zoning for the Mangaonua Gully

Key issues for Submitters 1. Ruakura Open Space – Fixed v Indicative 2. LDP information requirements 3. Strategic water and wastewater infrastructure in open spaces

Key Issue 1 – Ruakura Open Spaces: Fixed v Indicative Submitters propose that all open spaces should be indicative • Response A zoned approach (fixed) for the greenway corridor aligns to the BOI decision and • is appropriate Retention of the ecological link and neighbourhood park aspects of the open • space network provide a sufficient level of flexibility to ensure intended open space outcomes are achieved Recommendation: No change Ruakura Open Space Zone is retained, with only amendments identified in the • S42A Reports supported

Key Issue 2 - LDP information requirements Submitters seek amendments to Appendix 1.2.2.25: Delete new text ‘ total area provided for each open space purpose’ • Delete new text ‘ each neighbourhood reserve shall be an area of approximately • 0.5ha and serve a catchment area of approximately 500m radius ’ Response Existing information requirements provide clarity on the ability of proposed open • spaces to adequately accommodate the intended multiple function Recommendation: No change The open space information required as part of a Land Development Plan • application is retained, with only amendments identified in the S42A Reports supported.

Key Issue 3 – Strategic Infrastructure and Open Spaces Submitter seeks to include Strategic water and wastewater infrastructure • in open spaces – within the Transportation Network section of the Plan. Response Any provision for strategic water and wastewater infrastructure within • open space areas needs to consider the impact on the intended open space functions and ensure that these functions are not compromised. Wastewater infrastructure is not provided for within the activity status • table 15.3, and is currently not anticipated to be located in the Ruakura Open Space Zone. Recommendation: No change

Summary Supported amendments • Only those amendments identified in the S42A Reports Outstanding matters • Fixed v indicative approach to open spaces • LDP information requirements for open spaces • Inclusion of strategic water and wastewater infrastructure in open spaces

Conclusion of Presentation