Karori St John's Site Design Brief
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St John’s site, Karori Design Brief June 2019 1: Purpose 2: Process 3: Vision 4: The site The purpose of this brief is to outline the A Request for Proposal, with two distinct The vision for this development is that The site fronts Karori Road to the north and design objectives and considerations for the assessment phases, is sought to address this brief. it contributes positively to the vibrancy, Campbell Street to the east. The access way redevelopment of the properties situated at The first phase undertaken by Council is to assess attractiveness and economic vitality of Karori to the Karori Events Centre and the Mobil site 235 Karori Road and 6 Campbell Street, Karori an outline proposal including; how the proposal Town Centre. adjoin the site to the west. There are residential Wellington. This site-specific design brief intends to meet Council objectives, an initial properties to the south. East of Campbell Street, The expectation is for a mixed use should be read in conjunction with all relevant delivery process, organisational capability and the adjoining area is predominantly residential. development – up to 4 storeys – with ground District Plan requirements. high level business plan and site massing studies North of Karori Road the site faces onto floor predominantly public use – retail, identifying a feasible development option. commercial buildings including Karori Mall. hospitality and/or professional services A second assessment phase will entail identified and some combination of residential and The development consists of two land parcels, parties receiving a more detailed briefing; this commercial above. being: phase will require the delivery of a resolved The Karori Medical Centre has expressed an 1. 235 Karori Road, Karori, Wellington, design concept to further illustrate that the interest in considering relocating into a new previously known as the St. John’s Church parties can deliver the outcomes required. building on this site. Their requirements are site. The property is 1014 square metres more Further detail around the delivery process in the order of 700sqm. More detail of their or less, legally described as Lot 2 Deposited and financial offer will be addressed and brief will be explored at Stage 2. We ask that Plan 488864 held in Record of Title 701993. documented. respondents do not contact the Medical Centre Land is zoned Commercial 8B on WCC If a final proposal receives formal Council for further information as this will be explored District Plan. approval, execution of a binding agreement will in the second phase of the RFP process. 2. 6 Campbell Street, Karori, Wellington. The be sought between the parties. Further details of property is 541 square metres more or less, the process are outlined in the RFP Document. legally described as Lot 3 Deposited Plan 4528 held in Record of title WN269/298. Land is zoned Commercial 8B on WCC District Plan. The sites are zoned ‘Centres’ in the District Plan. The height limit is 12 m; however there is discretion to go up to 18m. 2 DESIGN BRIEF St John’s site, Karori DESIGN BRIEF St John’s site, Karori 3 5: Development delivery 6: Objectives of Project 7: Urban design requirements The Council seeks to: To enliven the Karori town centre – supporting a This is a prominent site in Karori that marks the If vehicle servicing is required, this should be daytime economy gateway into the town centre. The development from Campbell Street. Service areas should be • Provide a high quality development which will activate and provide for passive surveillance unobtrusive – delivery bays, refuse bins and other adds to the character of the Karori Town The community has the aspiration that Karori grows from being a dormitory suburb to a for this locality. such elements shall be located discretely and centre; place that has a greater diversity in its daytime concealed from public view and neighbouring Good design needs to define the edges of the • Provide a development which adds to the economy; that it is a humming hub for the residential properties. development that face out to the public spaces economic vibrancy of the Karori Town centre; western suburbs. The opportunity is to support the local economy. Attached: The community’s and streets. Natural surveillance of the adjacent Any car parking, servicing and vehicle access • Provide a mixture of uses that are compatible aspirations around The Four Shifts. public spaces is important. The development is should be located away from the Karori Road with the ‘Centre’ zoning; to activate all four sides of the site; Karori Road, frontage and have minimal visual impact. Provide a positive urban design response that Campbell Street, the access way between Karori • Ensure any development which fronts public enhances the existing context Diversity adds interest and vitality both to the space has active frontages; and Road and the Karori Events Centre and a new link Given the prominence of the site in Karori and town centre and the wider neighbourhood. between Campbell Street and the Events Centre. • Ensure any outdoor areas are attractive to reinforce the sense of arrival into the town Protection of the amenity of the adjoining and safe. centre, good architectural design is essential. The highest level of amenity should be considered residential areas is important. Undesirable The building will be built to the street edges and along Karori Road – the primary street. activities include drive-through restaurants, Development delivery models need to provide also activate the other edges. yard-based retail, garages and engineering assurance to the Council that the objectives The pedestrian access to the Events Centre from workshops, light industrial, storage facilities, as set out in this brief are going to be met. Deliver on aspirations of affordable housing Karori Road along the western boundary needs open land, commercial car parking or activities Considerations for the Karori site may be an The Council’s 10 year strategy for Housing careful consideration. Given the orientation, which create disturbance to neighbouring assisted ownership scheme (rent-to-own) with sets the vision of “All Wellingtonians well there could be an introduction of complementary housed” and the development on this site properties outside the hours of 7am to 10pm. financial support and / or capped purchase open spaces that provide activity to spill out from provides an opportunity to provide residential These should not be considered for the site. prices or co housing options which provide the building and help activate this access way. accommodation options that contribute to environmentally, financially and socially the delivery of the strategy’s outcomes. www. A new pedestrian right of way is proposed sustainable approaches. There may be other wellington.govt.nz/your-council/plans-policies- adjacent to the southern boundary, connecting models that provide benefit which this proposal and-bylaws/policies/housing-strategy Campbell Street through to the Karori Events seeks to draw out. Centre. It is expected that the building alongside Create a mixed use development feasibility that could set a precedent for small scale developments this right of way will help activate the laneway. A mix of uses provides for diversity, adding interest and vitality to the town centre and the wider neighbourhood. This proposal is the opportunity to test the convention of single use developments which are predominant. Embrace best practice – sustainability principles A green building is one that is designed, built and operated in ways that reduce or remove any negative impact on the environment and the people using it. Green buildings make more efficient use of resources such as energy and water, and provide healthier environments for people to live and work in. 4 DESIGN BRIEF St John’s site, Karori DESIGN BRIEF St John’s site, Karori 5 8: Assessment criteria Appendices The following criteria will be used to assess the The four SHIFTS the people of Karori want to see happen in the future – SNAPSHOT first stage of the RFP: TheThe four four SHIFTS SHIFTS the peoplepeople of of Karori Karori want want to tosee see happen happen in the in futurethe future - SNAPSHOT - SNAPSHOT Development Criterion – RFP Phase 1 Weighting Proposal Section 1. Development Proposal 50% Section 2 & 2A How proposal meets the objectives of the project; • To enliven the Karori town centre – supporting NOW: NOW: NOW: NOW: a daytime economy NOW:Now: x We have green assets such as parks and the NOW:Now:x Karori lacks a strong sense of identity and can feel x KaroriNOW: can feel like a ‘domitory suburb’ where a x KaroriNOW: feels physically split by the main road and • Provide a positive urban x• WWee have haveouter green green green assets assetsbelt, such which such as representparks as parks and a the andbig outer the x• KarKaroriinward-lookingori lacks lacks a stronga strongand isolatedsense sense of from identity of identity Wellington and and can City can feel lotx ofKarori people can who feel work like in athe ‘domitory city go to suburb’ sleep where isolateda x fromKarori the feels city physically split by the main road and x x design response that greenouter belt, opportunitygreen which belt, representfor which us represent a big opportunity a big for us feelinward-looking(where inward-looking many of andits andresidents isolated isolated escape from from Wellington to Wellington for City Therelot are of peoplea lot of peoplewho work here in in the the citydaytime, go to sleep We have isolateda diverse