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Chapters D, E, H and I of the AUP. (See Memo TO Phill Reid, Auckland-wide Manager FROM Jeremy Wyatt, Principal Planner, Auckland-wide DATE 11 October 2018 SUBJECT Correction to Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan pursuant to Clause 16, First Schedule, Resource Management Act 1991 Subject: Plan Modification: Clause 16 Amendment to Chapters D, E, H and I of the Auckland Unitary Plan (AUP) Operative in part (15 November 2016). Delegated authority to T4 manager through Schedule 2A of the Auckland Council Combined Chief Executives Delegation Register (Updated May 2017). This memorandum concerns an error in the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan. The error is proposed to be corrected by amendment of the relevant text and / or map. The error also meets the clause 16 criteria and the effect of the change is neutral. Rule or Section of Chapters D, E, H and I of the AUP. Plan (see Attachments 1 on the specific sub-sections). Subject Site (if N/A applicable): Legal Description (if N/A applicable): Nature of Error: Clause 16 Plan Change 4 corrected technical errors and anomalies in the Auckland Unitary Plan Operative in part. The plan change used an incorrect numbering system for changes proposed to provisions. This Clause 16 amendment amends the proposed numbering changes, so that the numbering aligns with current numbering practice. Relevant Plan Text Chapters D, E, H and I of the AUP. changes: (see Attachments 1 on the specific sub-sections). Neutral/minor effect These changes are all minor in nature. The amendments do not test change the application or intent of the provisions. Relevant Plan map / N/A spatial content changes: Any hyperlinks / N/A planning enquiry links to be updated Prepared by: Jeremy Wyatt Approved by: Phill Reid Principal Planner, Auckland-wide Auckland-wide, Manager Signature: Signature: u:\cpo\rlp\fc\lup\up modifications\pc004-admin\07 operative\06 seal page documents\memo - clause 16.doc 2 Attachment 1 – Clause 16 Chapter of Sub-section Location in AUP Nature of change and changes required to be made in the the AUP of the AUP chapter Chapter D D12 D12.1.1.3. The area is identified in Figures D12.10.7 – D12.10.14 Overlays Waitakere D12.10.1314 Overlay Subdivision Plans 7a – 7g – Rural Bush Ranges Living (Ranges). Its zone is the Rural – Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Zone. Overlay Chapter D D12 D12.1.1.4. The area is identified in Figure D12.10.15 D12.10.1415 Overlay Overlays Waitakere Subdivision Plan 8 – Ōrātia (Ranges). Its zone is the Rural – Ranges Waitākere Ranges Zone. Heritage Area Overlay Chapter D D12 D12.1.1.5. The area is identified in Figure D12.10.16 D12.10.1516 Overlay Overlays Waitakere Subdivision Plan 9 – Titirangi – Laingholm North, Figure Ranges D12.10.17 D12.10.1617 Overlay Subdivision Plan 10 – Titirangi Heritage Area – Laingholm South, Figure D12.10.18 D12.10.1718 Overlay Overlay Subdivision Plan 11 – Titirangi – Laingholm West. Its zone is Residential – Large Lot Zone. Chapter D D12 Table D12.4.2 (A11) Subdivision in Figures 12.10.7 – D12.10.14 Overlays Waitakere D12.10.1314 Overlay Subdivision Plans 7a – 7g – Ranges Rural Bush Living (Ranges) that comply with Heritage Area Overlay Standard D12.6.3.3 (A12) Subdivision in Figures 12.10.7 – D12.10.14 D12.10.1314 Overlay Subdivision Plans 7a – 7g – Rural Bush Living (Ranges) that does not comply with Standard D12.6.3.3 (A13) Subdivision in Figure D12.10.15 D12.10.1415 Overlay Subdivision Plan 8 – Oratia (Ranges) (A14) Subdivision in Figure D12.10.16 D12.10.1516 Overlay Subdivision Plan 9 – Titirangi – Laingholm (North) that complies with Standard D12.6.3.4 (A15) Subdivision in Figure D12.10.16 D12.10.1516 Overlay Subdivision Plan 9 – Titirangi – Laingholm (North) that does not comply with Standard D12.6.3.4 (A16) Subdivision in Figure D12.10.17 D12.10.1617 Overlay Subdivision Plan 10 – Titirangi – Laingholm (South) that complies with Standard D12.6.3.5 (A17) Subdivision in Figure D12.10.17 D12.10.1617 Overlay Subdivision Plan 10 – Titirangi – Laingholm (South) that does not comply with Standard D12.6.3.5 (A18) Subdivision in Figure D12.10.18 D12.10.1718 Overlay Subdivision Plan 11 – Titirangi – Laingholm (West) complying with Standard D12.6.3.6 (A19) Subdivision in Figure D12.10.18 D12.10.1718 Overlay Subdivision Plan 11 – Titirangi – Laingholm (West) that does not comply with Standard D12.6.3.6 3 Chapter D D12 D12.6.3.4. D12.6.3.4. Subdivision within Figure D12.10.16 D12.10. 1516 Overlays Waitakere Overlay Subdivision Plan 9 – Ranges Titirangi – Laingholm (North) Heritage Area Overlay Chapter D D12 D12.6.3.5. D12.6.3.5. Subdivision within Figure D12.10.17 D12.10.1617 Overlays Waitakere Overlay Subdivision Plan 10 – Titirangi – Laingholm (South) Ranges Heritage Area Overlay Chapter D D12 D12.6.4.19. (1) Subdivision must comply with the Standard D12.6.3.2 for Overlays Waitakere subdivision within Figure D12.10.2 Overlay Subdivision Plan 2 Ranges – Swanson South (Foothills). Heritage Area (1) [deleted] Overlay Renumber D12.6.4.19 (2) to (5) Keep numbering D12.6.4.19 (2) to (5) Chapter D D12 D12.6.4.23. (1) Subdivision must be undertaken in accordance with Figure Overlays Waitakere D12.10.19 D12.10.1819 Overlay Subdivision Plan 12 – 7-11 Ranges Christian Road, Henderson Valley. Heritage Area Overlay (2) Sites identified in the Figure D12.10.19 D12.10.1819 Overlay Subdivision Plan 12 – 7-11 Christian Road, Henderson Valley… (3) Sites identified in Figure D12.10.19 D12.10.1819 Overlay Subdivision Plan 12 – 7-11 Christian Road, Henderson Valley... (4) Sites identified in the Figure D12.10.19 D12.10.1819 Overlay Subdivision Plan 12 – 7-11 Christian Road, Henderson Valley... … (6) Subdivision to provide a through road between Christian and Tram Valley Roads as identified in Figure D12.10.19 D12.10.1819 Overlay Subdivision Plan 12 – 7-11 Christian Road, Henderson Valley. (7) Vehicle access from the new sites must be through the new internal roads as identified in Figure D12.10.19 D12.10.1819Overlay Subdivision Plan 12 – 7-11 Christian Road, Henderson Valley. (8) The drainage and green network identified in Figure D12.10.19 D12.10.1819 Overlay Subdivision Plan 12 – 7-11 Christian Road, Henderson Valley… (9) The area identified for a 10m wide planted covenant in the Figure D12.10.19 D12.10.1819 Overlay Subdivision Plan 12 – 7-11 Christian Road, Henderson Valley… (10) The ‘no build’ area identified in Figure D12.10.19 D12.10.1819 Overlay Subdivision Plan 12– 7-11 Christian Road, Henderson Valley… Chapter D D12 Figure Figure D12.10.9 Overlay Subdivision Plan 7c – Bush Overlays Waitakere D12.10.10 Living (Ranges) Ranges Heritage Area Overlay Figure D12.10.10 Figure D12.10.10 [deleted] Figure D12.10.111011 Overlay Subdivision Plan 7d – 4 Bush Living (Ranges) Figure D12.10.121112 Overlay Subdivision Plan 7e – Bush Living (Ranges) Figure D12.10.131213 Overlay Subdivision Plan 7f – Bush Living (Ranges) Figure D12.10.141314 Overlay Subdivision Plan 7g – Bush Living (Ranges) Figure D12.10.151415 Overlay Subdivision Plan 8 - Ōrātia (Ranges) Figure D12.10.161516 Overlay Subdivision Plan 9 – Titirangi – Laingholm (North) Figure D12.10.171617 Overlay Subdivision Plan 10 – Titirangi – Laingholm (South) Figure D12.10.181718 Overlay Subdivision Plan 11 – Titirangi – Laingholm (West) Figure D12.10.191819 Overlay Subdivision Plan 12 – 7 – 11 Christian Road, Chapter D D14 Volcanic D14.6.3. (1) Buildings on sites that have a contiguous boundary with a Overlays Viewshafts site with a volcanic feature mapped as an outstanding natural and Height feature must not exceed a height of: Sensitive (a) the lowest of: Areas (a) (i) the height defined on the height sensitive Overlay area planning maps or otherwise maximum of 9m except where the lesser height of the following applies; or (i) (ii)the average height above sea level (RL) of the highest points of the nearest two buildings (not including accessory buildings) on adjoining sites where those sites also have contiguous boundary with the volcanic feature; or (ii) where there are buildings on the adjoining sites on either side that also have a contiguous boundary with the site with the volcanic feature, the average height of the highest points of the roofs of the nearest buildings (other than accessory buildings) on each site, provided that such buildings are both higher than the average boundary level of the site of the proposed building; or (ii) [deleted] (ii) (iii)(iii)where D14.6.3(1)(a)(i) cannot be applied, the average height above sea 5 level (RL) of the site boundary which is contiguous with the boundary of the site with the volcanic feature. Average height will be calculated using the average of measurements of height above sea level (RL), taken along the contiguous boundary at 1m intervals. Chapter E E15 Table E15.4.1 All other zones and areas not covered above Auckland- Vegetation wide management (A44)( Vegetation alteration or P and A22A) removal biodiversity Chapter E E15 E15.6.4. (5) Vegetation alteration or removal undertaken within the 100- Auckland- Vegetation year ARI floodplain must ensure that erosion control measures wide management associated with vegetation removal and replanting, such as and mulch or bark, are not able to be swept off-site in a flood event. biodiversity (5) [deleted] Chapter E E27 Table E27.6.1.1 (T8) Retail Drive through 333 m2 GFA Auckland- Transport wide (T163) Retail activities 1667m2 GFA (T8A) through) Chapter E E27 Table E27.6.4.4.1 Access type Maximum Auckland- Transport gradient wide (T164)(T1 Vehicle access serving one 1 in 4 (25 56A) residential rear site per cent) (T157) Vehicle access serving any other 1 in 5 (20 residential activities (including per cent) rear sites) (T158) Vehicle access used by heavy 1 in 8 (12.5 vehicles per cent) (T159) Vehicle access serving all other 1 in 6 (16.7 activities per cent) Chapter H H3 H3.5.
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