Regulatory Committee
Minutes of a meeting
held in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 30 Laings Road,
Lower Hutt on
Tuesday 10 March 2020 commencing at 2.00pm
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Cr D Hislop (Chair) |
Mayor C Barry (from 2.05pm) |
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Cr B Dyer |
Cr K Brown |
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Cr A Mitchell (Deputy Chair) |
Cr N Shaw |
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Cr L Sutton |
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APOLOGIES: Apologies were received from Cr Rasheed, Cr Briggs and
Cr Edwards (an apology had been received from Cr Edwards via email to
Democratic Services dated 18 February 2020)
IN ATTENDANCE: Mr D Simmons, Traffic Asset Manager
Ms T Malki, Traffic Engineer
Mr C Agate, Traffic Engineer – Network Operations
Ms H Oram, Acting General Manager, City Transformation
Ms A Blackshaw, Acting General Manager, Community Services (part meeting)
Ms K Stannard, Head of Democratic Services
Mrs D Hunter, Acting Committee Advisor
PUBLIC BUSINESS
1. APOLOGIES
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Resolved: (Cr Hislop/Cr Dyer) Minute No. RC 20201 “That the apologies received from Crs Rasheed and Briggs be accepted and leave of absence be granted and the apology for lateness received from Mayor Barry be accepted.” |
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Comments are recorded under the item to which they relate.
Mayor Barry joined the meeting at 2.05pm.
2. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS
There were no conflict of interest declarations.
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Proposed New Street Names: Subdivision of 1041A High Street, Avalon (20/127) Report No. RC2020/2/56 by the Traffic Engineer Speaking under public comment, Mr Peter Whittington requested that the naming of the new proposed street name be deferred by the Committee due to lack of sufficient opportunity for residents to discuss the proposed name. He commented that to allow the developer’s name to be used for the subdivision would be a “slap in the face” considering that they have had nothing but problems with the development of the subdivision since its commencement. Speaking under public comment, Mrs Barbara Whittington supported comments made by the previous speaker. She considered that a street name would need to have local meaning or significance to the actual area/community. |
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The Traffic Asset Manager elaborated on the report. In response to questions by members, the Traffic Asset Manager advised that he did not believe there would be a delay in the development of the subdivision if members decided to leave the matter on the table until the next meeting of the Committee. Mayor Barry recommended that the item lie on the table so that officers could undertake wider consultation with the residents and the developer. |
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Resolved: (Cr Hislop/Cr Mitchell) Minute No. RC 20202 “That: (i) the item being discussed be referred to the next ordinary meeting of the Committee and;
(ii) officers be requested to undertake wider consultation with the residents and the developer and report back.” |
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Proposed New Private Street Name: Subdivision of 7 and 7A Bloomfield Terrace, Hutt Central (20/128) Report No. RC2020/2/57 by the Traffic Engineer. |
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Speaking under public comment, Mrs Alison Lawson spoke in support for the naming of the subdivision. Mrs Lawson gave a brief background of the life of Martha Lawson, who was her mother-in-law. In response to a question from a member, Mrs Lawson commented that, on behalf of the Lawson family, they would be very proud if members recommended the street name to also include Martha’s surname “Lawson”. The Traffic Engineer elaborated on the report. In response to questions by members, the Traffic Engineer advised that any other suggested names by members would need to be checked through the Land Information New Zealand office. The Traffic Asset Manager suggested that members agree to a backup name in the likelihood that the name “Martha Lawson” was not able to be used so they would not be required to report back to the Committee for approval. |
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Resolved: (Cr Hislop/Cr Sutton) Minute No. RC 20203 “That the Committee approves the name for the new private road in the new subdivision of 7 and 7A Bloomfield Terrace, Hutt Central attached as Appendix 1 to the report, as: (a) “Martha Lawson Lane”, subject to LINZ approval, with a second name option of: (b) “Martha Lane” if the first option is not eligible.” |
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Proposed New Private Street Name: Subdivision of 155-157 Waterloo Road, Hutt Central (20/129) Report No. RC2020/2/58 by the Traffic Engineer |
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The Traffic Engineer elaborated on the report. In response to questions from members, the Traffic Asset Manager advised that it was not Council’s responsibility to ensure the new street names included visual background information about the naming of the particular street eg plaques on a pole. Members suggested that the naming of the streets, in particular the reason why that name was chosen, could be included on Council’s website. |
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Resolved: (Cr Hislop/Cr Sutton) Minute No. RC 20204 “That the Committee approves the name for the new private road in the new Subdivision of 155-157 Waterloo Road, Hutt Central attached as Appendix 1 to the report as “John Reynolds Square.” |
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Proposed Temporary Road Closure: Muritai Road for the Eastbourne Memorial Returned Services Association ANZAC Day Event 2020 (20/141) Report No. RC2020/2/59 by the Traffic Engineer - Network Operations |
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The Traffic Engineer – Network Operations elaborated on the report. |
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Resolved: (Cr Hislop/Cr Brown) Minute No. RC 20205 “That the Committee: (i) agrees to approve the following proposed temporary road closure, subject to the conditions listed in the Proposed Temporary Road Closure Impact Report, attached as Appendix 1 to the report: (a) Anzac
Day Service (ii) agrees to rescind, for the annual Eastbourne Memorial Returned Services Association Anzac Day Event 2020 the parking restrictions on Muritai Road as follows: (a) Anzac
Day Service (iii) agrees to impose No Stopping At All Times restrictions, for the annual Eastbourne Memorial Returned Services Association Anzac Day Event 2020, as follows: (a) Anzac
Day Service For the reasons the proposed road closures are required to accommodate the annual Eastbourne Memorial Returned Services Association Anzac Day Event 2020; and closures for previous year’s events have not solicited any complaints from the public. |
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Proposed Temporary Road Closures: Laings Road, Knights Road and Queens Drive for Civic ANZAC Day Ceremonial Events 2020 (20/143) Report No. RC2020/2/60 by the Traffic Engineer - Network Operations |
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The Traffic Engineer - Network Operations elaborated on the report. |
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Resolved: (Cr Hislop/Cr Sutton) Minute No. RC 20206 “That the Committee: (i) agrees to approve the following proposed temporary road closures, subject to the conditions listed in the Proposed Temporary Road Closure Impact Report, attached as Appendix 1 to the report: (a) Anzac Day Dawn Parade aa) Laings Road from Myrtle Street to Queens Drive; bb) Knights Road from Stevens Grove to Laings Road; and cc) Queens Drive from Laings Road to High Street; on Saturday 25 April 2020 from 5:00am to 7:00am, attached as Appendix 2 to the report; and (b) Anzac Day Civic Service and Wreathlaying Ceremony Queens Drive from Laings Road to High Street; on Saturday 25 April 2020 from 7:00am to 11:00am, attached as Appendix 3 to the report. (ii) agrees to rescind, for the Anzac Day ceremonies, the parking restrictions on Laings Road and Queens Drive as follows: (a) Anzac Day Dawn Parade aa) Laings Road from Myrtle Street to Queens Drive; bb) Knights Road from Stevens Grove to Laings Road; and cc) Queens Drive from Laings Road to High Street; on Saturday 25 April 2020 from 5:00am to 7:00am; and (b) Anzac Day Civic Service and Wreathlaying Ceremony Queens Drive from Laings Road to High Street; on Saturday 25 April 2020 from 7:00am to 11:00am; and (iii) agrees to impose the following No Stopping At All Times restrictions: (a) Anzac Day Dawn Parade aa) Laings Road from Myrtle Street to Queens Drive (both sides); bb) Knights Road from Stevens Grove to Laings Road (both sides); and cc) Queens Drive from Laings Road to High Street (both sides); on Saturday 25 April 2020 from 5:00am to 7:00am; and (b) Anzac Day Civic Service and Wreathlaying Ceremony Queens Drive from Laings Road to High Street; on Saturday 25 April 2020 from 7:00 am to 11:00 am.” For the reasons the proposed road closures are required to accommodate the Anzac Day Ceremonies; and no complaints have been received in relation to previous years’ closures. |
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Proposed Temporary Road Closure: Tocker Street for the Tumeke Taita Summer Festival 2020 (20/144) Report No. RC2020/2/61 by the Traffic Engineer - Network Operations |
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The Traffic Engineer - Network Operations elaborated on the report. |
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Resolved: (Cr Hislop/Cr Dyer) Minute No. RC 20207 “That the Committee agrees to approve the following proposed temporary road closure, subject to the conditions listed in the Proposed Temporary Road Closure Impact Report, attached as Appendix 1 to the report: Tumeke Taita Summer Festival Tocker Street from Molesworth Street, to the pedestrian crossing outside 21 Tocker Street, on Saturday 21 March 2020, from 7:00am to 5:00pm, attached as Appendix 1 and 2 to the report.” For the reasons the proposed road closures are expected to have minimal impact on the movement of traffic; and no complaints have been received in relation to previous years’ closures. |
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Proposed Temporary Road Closure: Reynolds Bach Drive for Hutt Valley Motorsport Club Hill Climb Event (20/145) Report No. RC2020/2/62 by the Traffic Engineer - Network Operations |
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The Traffic Engineer - Network Operations elaborated on the report. In response to questions from members, the Traffic Engineer – Network Operations advised that there was a requirement that officers undertook a preinspection of the road with the event organiser prior to and after the event. He confirmed that there were specific areas around the event for spectators. |
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Resolved: (Cr Hislop/Cr Shaw) Minute No. RC 20208 “That the Committee agrees to approve the following proposed temporary road closure, subject to the conditions listed in the Proposed Temporary Road Closure Impact Report, attached as Appendix 1 to the report: Hutt Valley Motorsport Club Hill Climb Reynolds Bach Drive from the gates (approximately 135 metres form its intersection with Eastern Hutt Road to the end, on Friday 10 April 2020 (Good Friday), from 7:00am to 6:00pm, attached as Appendix 1 and 2 to the report.” For the reasons the proposed road closures are expected to have minimal impact on the movement of traffic; and no complaints have been received in relation to previous years’ closures. |
10. QUESTIONS
There were no questions.
There being no further business the Chair declared the meeting closed at 2.43 pm.
Cr D Hislop
CHAIR
CONFIRMED as a true and correct record
Dated this 24th day of March 2020