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COUNCIL 3. 10. 2013 COMMUNITY, RECREATION AND CULTURE COMMITTEE THURSDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2013 (RECONVENED FROM 3 SEPTEMBER 2013) A meeting of the Community, Recreation and Culture Committee was held in Committee Room 1 on 26 September 2013 at 1.30pm. PRESENT: Councillor Yani Johansen (Chairperson), Councillors Peter Beck, Helen Broughton, Tim Carter, Barry Corbett, Jimmy Chen and Glenn Livingstone (Deputy Chairperson). APOLOGIES: Councillor Jamie Gough and Councillor Carter for lateness. Councillor Broughton for the beginning of the meeting and clauses 7, 8, 9, 11 and 12 and Councillor Corbett for part of clause 12. The Committee reports that: PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION 1. DEMOLITION OF ST MARTINS OPAWA TOY LIBRARY BUILDING (RECONVENED FROM ADJOURNED MEETING OF 3 SEPTEMBER 2013) Refer to item 6 on the agenda for the Committee’s meeting on 3 September 2013. At this meeting the Committee resolved to lie this item on the table in order to gain feedback from the local community. The Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board considered this report at its meeting on 3 September 2013 and decided to advise the Committee that it supports the demolition of the Opawa/St Martins Plunket Toy Library building. Further the Board supports engagement with the Toy Library and the St Martins Volunteer Library about future venue for them in the area. General Manager responsible: General Manager Community Services, DDI 941-8607 Officer responsible: Project Manager Author: Peter Donovan, Project Manager PURPOSE OF REPORT 1. The purpose of this report is to seek approval for the demolition of the Council-owned St Martins Opawa Toy Library Building located at 65 Sandwich Road, Beckenham, Christchurch. Refer Figure 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2. Refer Figure 2. The 154 metres squared building is a single storey unreinforced load bearing brick structure. The building has a red placard and both safety fencing and temporary propping has been put in place. 3. The St Martins Opawa Toy Library Building received minor damage as a result of the earthquakes. This damage was assessed by City Care Ltd and a repair calculated at $26,010. The Loss Adjustment Team (LAT) confirmed its support of this by way of a Statement of Position (SOP). COUNCIL 3. 10. 2013 COMMUNITY, RECREATION AND CULTURE COMMITTEE 26. 9. 2013 - 2 - 1 Cont’d 4. The building has been assessed by engineering consultants. Due to the type of construction, there are very few methods to strengthen the building to 67 per cent or 100 per cent of the National Building Standard (NBS). 5. The cost estimate to strengthen the building to 67 per cent or 100 per cent NBS is the same - $359,000 plus GST. 6. The estimated cost to rebuild a like-for-like facility is $595,000. This report seeks approval for demolition only. 7. Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) will be asked to obtain three demolition quotes to carry out the demolition work and removal and disposal of materials from site. Based on previous demolition projects, it is estimated that the cost to demolish this site will be between $25,000 and $35,000. The approved contractor will be required to meet CERA’s demolition standards. 8. The Council’s agreement is sought for the demolition of the St Martins Opawa Voluntary Library. Discussion around a replacement facility in this community is ongoing. 9. The Asset Management Team recommend that due to the cost of strengthening and ongoing maintenance costs, this building is uneconomic to retain. 81 year old building City Care re-roofed and new spouting in August 2011 at a cost of $58,000 City Care earthquake repair works in August 2011 $30,162 Future maintenance: Strengthening building to 67 per cent or 100 per cent NBS $359,000 Maintenance anticipated over the next 10 years approximately (reactive) $100,000 Maintenance anticipated over the next 10 years approximately (preventative) $100,000 Total $559,000 10. The Community Support Unit has indicated that the previous occupant, the Opawa St Martins Toy Library, has alternative temporary accommodation. The school has expressed interest in purchasing the site should it become available. The cost of demolition for St Martins Toy Library (if approved) will be met from the Community Facilities Renewals and Replacements budget. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 11. The cost of demolition and the removal of the demolition debris will be met by the Community Facilities Renewals and Replacement budget. 12. To summarise from above, the estimated cost for demolition and site clearance is between $25,000 and $35,000 plus GST. DO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THIS REPORT ALIGN WITH 2013-16 THREE YEAR PLAN BUDGETS? 13. As the recommendations are a consequence of the earthquake events, this issue is not addressed in the Three Year Plan (TYP). COUNCIL 3. 10. 2013 COMMUNITY, RECREATION AND CULTURE COMMITTEE 26. 9. 2013 - 3 - 1 Cont’d LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS 14. Consent is not required for demolition. HAVE YOU CONSIDERED THE LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE ISSUE UNDER CONSIDERATION? 15. Not applicable. ALIGNMENT WITH THREE YEAR PLAN AND ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT PLANS 16. As the recommendations are a consequence of the earthquake events, this issue is not addressed in the TYP. Do the recommendations of this report support a level of service or project in the 2013-16 TYP? 17. Not applicable. ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIES 18. Due to the exigencies of the Earthquake Recovery process, this recommended action is outside of ‘normal’ strategic process. Do the recommendations align with the Council’s strategies? 19. Not applicable. CONSULTATION FULFILMENT 20. Consultation is not required. STAFF AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That the Council approve the demolition of the St Martins Opawa Toy Library Building. Continued over (images)… COUNCIL 3. 10. 2013 COMMUNITY, RECREATION AND CULTURE COMMITTEE 26. 9. 2013 - 4 - Figure 1 - St Martins Opawa Toy Library Building North facing aerial view. Figure 2 - St Martins Opawa Toy Library Building South Elevation. COUNCIL 3. 10. 2013 COMMUNITY, RECREATION AND CULTURE COMMITTEE 26. 9. 2013 - 5 - 2. HERITAGE GRANT APPROVAL – ACLAND HOUSE, 85 PAPANUI ROAD, MERIVALE General Manager responsible: General Manager Strategy and Planning, DDI 941-8281 Officer responsible: Natural Environment and Heritage Unit Manager Author: Brendan Smyth, Heritage, Architecture and Urban Design PURPOSE OF REPORT 1. The purpose of this report is for Council approval for a Heritage Incentive Grant for Acland House, 85 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, also known as the Christchurch Girls’ High School (CGHS) Hostel. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2. Eighty-five Papanui Road is the home of the CGHS Boarding Hostel which is a series of facilities centred on the historic Acland House. This category three building was built in 1893 and the original owner was John Rutland who named the building Wardington. It was renamed Craigie Lea by a subsequent owner, Robert Struthers. The estate was sold to Canterbury University College in 1922, and this was the College that administered Christchurch Girls and Boys High Schools. It was purchased specifically as a hostel for female boarders and was renamed again after Henry Acland, the Chairman of Canterbury University College (refer to the Statement of Heritage Significance in Attachment 1). 3. Acland House is a large two-storey weatherboard Victorian Building with a double height verandah on the northern side. Timber balustrades and fretwork decorate the verandah. The roof of the house is comprised of twin gables with a hipped roof at the front and a conical turret roof at the north-eastern corner. A Celtic cross adorns the apex of the turret roof. There are a number of original architectural features such as Welsh slate roofing, balustrades, spindles, arches, bay windows, a central wooden staircase and extensive plaster work. The building originally included a number of ornate brick chimneys, but these have been lost during the 2010-2011 earthquakes and have been replaced with modern replicas. 4. Wardington was originally one of a number of large, late Victorian houses built for wealthy owners. The scale of the building and lavishness of detail was intended to convey the high social standing of its owners. It can therefore provide an insight into the way of life for wealthy Cantabrians in the late 19th century. The attractive street aspect of the house has been maintained and it can be viewed from Papanui Road. 5. The role of Acland House changed substantially when it became a school hostel. As a hostel it has immense social significance for the large number of girls who have boarded there at different times during the past 90 years. They lived together, dined together and socialised together. Lifelong friendships were fostered at Acland House. It also provided an important link between girls coming from outside of the city to attend CGHS. COUNCIL 3. 10. 2013 COMMUNITY, RECREATION AND CULTURE COMMITTEE 26. 9. 2013 - 6 - 2 Cont’d 6. The building was significantly damaged in the 2010-2011 series of earthquakes. The damage included the loss of all of the ornate brick chimneys and significant damage to the internal plasterwork. The building is currently closed as a Detailed Engineering Assessment report (Opus Consultants) confirmed that the building’s structural rating at 18 per cent is well less than 34 per cent required of the current New Zealand Building Code Standard (NBS). The building will require repair of damaged piles, new pad and strip foundations, portal frames, diaphragm ceiling, replaced/upgraded bracing, pumping out of the basement and filling, and significant additional strengthening work. The owners not only plan to fully repair this significant building but to also refurnish its fittings and to modernise its services for the next 50 years. The owners also intend to encourage public and community use of the building as opportunities permit. 7. The building at 85 Papanui Road is listed in group three of the Christchurch City Council’s City Plan.