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27 July 2016 Time: 5.30Pm Venue: Hao Room, Te Hapua: Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Road, Christchurch Riccarton/Wigram Community Board EXTRAORDINARY AGENDA Notice of Meeting: An extraordinary meeting of the Riccarton/Wigram Community Board will be held on: Date: Wednesday 27 July 2016 Time: 5.30pm Venue: Hao Room, Te Hapua: Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Road, Christchurch Membership Chairperson Mike Mora Deputy Chairperson Helen Broughton Members Natalie Bryden Vicki Buck Jimmy Chen Peter Laloli Debbie Mora 19 July 2016 Peter Dow Community Board Advisor 941 6501 [email protected] www.ccc.govt.nz Note: The reports contained within this agenda are for consideration and should not be construed as Council policy unless and until adopted. If you require further information relating to any reports, please contact the person named on the report. To view copies of Agendas and Minutes, visit: www.ccc.govt.nz/Council/meetingminutes/agendas/index Riccarton/Wigram Community Board 27 July 2016 Page 2 Riccarton/Wigram Community Board 27 July 2016 Part A Matters Requiring a Council Decision Part B Reports for Information Part C Decisions Under Delegation TABLE OF CONTENTS C 1. Apologies...................................................................................................................... 4 B 2. Declarations of Interest ................................................................................................ 4 B 3. Deputations by Appointment ....................................................................................... 4 B 4. Presentation of Petitions ............................................................................................. 4 C 5. Halswell Skate and Recreation Park - Site Selection .................................................... 5 Page 3 Riccarton/Wigram Community Board 27 July 2016 1. Apologies At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received. 2. Declarations of Interest Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have. 3. Deputations by Appointment 3.1 Proposed Halswell Skate Park Facility Speaking rights to address the Board have been granted to the following: 1. Patrick McMahon, on behalf of Halswell Domain Action Group 2. Brendon Miller, representing children from local Halswell schools 3. Haley Anderson, local resident 4. Sarah Wylie, on behalf of Team Skate Halswell 5. Amy Smit, representing local teenagers from Halswell 6. Russell Steadman, local resident 7. Dr Chrys Horn, on behalf of Halswell Community Project 8. Dave Markham, local resident 9. Prawindra Mukhia, local resident 10. Brian Bailey, local resident 11. Joe Evans, local resident 12. David Hawke, on behalf of Halswell Residents’ Association 4. Presentation of Petitions There were no petitions received at the time the agenda was prepared. Page 4 Riccarton/Wigram Community Board 27 July 2016 5. Halswell Skate and Recreation Park - Site Selection Reference: 16/205530 Contact: Megan Carpenter [email protected] 941 6761 1. Purpose and Origin of Report Item 5 Item Purpose of Report 1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek the Riccarton/Wigram Community Board’s approval of a location for a skate and recreation park in Halswell. Origin of Report 1.2 This report is staff generated following a seminar with the Riccarton/Wigram Community Board on 6 October 2015 discussing potential sites for a skate and recreation park in Halswell. The project is identified in the Council’s Long Term Plan (2015-2025). 2. Significance 2.1 The decision(s) in this report are of medium significance in relation to the Christchurch City Council’s (CCC) Significance and Engagement Policy. 2.1.1 The level of significance was determined by using the engagement significance matrix. Staff have considered the significance of the decision to be made by the Community Board. Their assessment is that the matter is of medium significance for the following reasons: 2.1.2 There is already a high level of local community interest in this project. Community workshops have been conducted. Public petitions have also been received on this matter. 2.1.3 The community engagement and consultation outlined in this report reflect the assessment. 3. Staff Recommendations That the Riccarton/Wigram Community Board resolves to: 1. Approve Knights Stream Sports Park (preferred option) as the location for a skate and recreation park in Halswell. 4. Key Points 4.1 This report supports the Council's Long Term Plan (2015 - 2025): 4.1.1 Activity: Sports Parks Level of Service: 6.1.3 Overall customer satisfaction with sports parks 4.2 The following feasible options have been considered: Option 1 – Knights Stream Sports Park (preferred option) Option 2 – Alternative location – Halswell Domain Option 3 – Alternative location – Westlake Reserve Option 4 – Do not construct a skate and recreation park in Halswell Item No.: 5 Page 5 Riccarton/Wigram Community Board 27 July 2016 Consultation with the community also included Scott Park as an option but this is no longer considered feasible because of the low level of community support for this site and because it has the least favourable site attributes as detailed within this report. 4.3 Option Summary - Advantages and Disadvantages – Knights Stream Sports Park (Preferred Option) 4.3.1 The advantages of this option include: Opportunity to design and coordinate the new proposed skate facility into other 5 Item proposed new facilities, including a Learn to Ride bicycle track, car parking, public convenience facilities and basketball. This will ensure all facilities are well integrated and create a community space for all members of the family. Opportunity to create a central social space that includes shelter/shade and seating that connects all proposed recreation activities Knights Stream Sports Park was the preferred location in an acoustic assessment in respect to noise and separation to neighbouring residential dwellings. Knights Stream Sports Park is located directly across the road from a proposed school which would be a target user group. Demographics show projected growth in 0-19 year olds in the Halswell West Area. There is suitable natural surveillance of site (“see and be seen”) and clear sightlines through space. Installation of a skate and recreation park provides opportunity for local residents to be physically active and contribute to their health and wellbeing. 4.3.2 The disadvantages of this option include: Currently the furthest location from the main Halswell catchment. As a new park there are no landscape features to ‘soften’ the effects of a built structure, however the park will be landscaped as part of the development. 5. Context/Background Background 5.1 Christchurch City Council’s (CCC) Skateboarding, Inline Skating and Freestyle BMX Cycling Strategy 2004 has the following listed under Section Three, Future Direction and Geographic gaps; 5.1.1 "Gaps in provision are noted in the Halswell and Sumner area. Halswell area required further investigation to identify the youth priority needs." 5.2 The closest CCC skate park to Halswell can be found at Hoon Hay Park, Mathers Road, Hoon Hay. There is also a skate park located nearby in Selwyn District Council at Prebbleton Community Park, Stationmasters Way, Prebbleton. 5.3 A report to the Riccarton/Wigram Community Board discussed the need for a skateboarding area in Halswell in December 2008. This was in response to a deputation to the Community Board from a local resident requesting a skate park. The resident had completed a survey of children from the local schools around sporting interests and participation; provision for skate in Halswell was a common theme. The Board requested staff to identify suitable sites within Halswell for a skateboard area. 5.4 There was funding earmarked in the Council’s Long Term Plan (2009 – 2019), however the funding was held over due to the Canterbury Earthquakes. Item No.: 5 Page 6 Riccarton/Wigram Community Board 27 July 2016 5.5 Site selection for a skate park in the Halswell area was further considered in an information memorandum to the Board on 16 April 2013. Three sites were considered possible, however it was recommended by staff that site selection be reassessed when capital funding became available through Long Term Planning processes. 5.6 A Youth Voice event was held in Halswell on Friday 11 July 2014 with 34 people in attendance, the ages of people ranged from 11-23 year olds with a fairly even split of 11-13 year olds and 15- 23 year olds. 17 votes were received from this group in support of a skate/BMX track. The group listed Halswell Skate in their top three projects for Halswell. 5 Item 5.7 On 14 October 2014, the Halswell Residents’ Association along with a number of local youth representatives addressed the Community Board on the matter of facilities for youth in Halswell such as a skate park. The Board decided to convene a meeting with the Halswell Residents’ Association and appropriate Council staff. 5.8 The Council included funding in its Long Term Plan (2015 – 2025) for a Halswell Skate and Recreation Park. Staff held a seminar with the Community Board on 6 October 2015 around this available funding, which discussed the background of the project, the project brief, what is considered in site selection, the process for Halswell and proposed four sites to take to the community for consultation. These sites were Halswell Domain – beside playground, proposed Knights Stream Sports Park, Scott Park – beside playground and half basketball court and Westlake Reserve – beside playground. 5.9 Staff held a meeting with the Halswell Residents’ Association on Thursday 10 December 2015 as per the request from the Community Board on 14 October 2014. Project Brief 5.10 The project brief is to develop a family orientated community space in Halswell that will include a skate area and other associated activities e.g. flying fox, outdoor fitness equipment, seating and shelter. 5.11 Skate parks provide a safe environment for skateboarding, scooter users and BMX biking to occur in a family setting. 5.12 The skate park will be aimed at riders of a beginner to intermediate level.
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