Appendix 6: Policy Extracts (Part 5.3) from the RLTS · 2019. 4. 6. · to participate in society and access essential services, particularly in the rural context. A major challenge

Appendix 6: Policy Extracts (Part 5.3) from the RLTS

Ruakura Private Plan Change | Assessment of Environmental Effects

Appendix 6: Policy Extracts (Part 5.3) from the RLTS

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5.3 High priority regional challenges

The analysis of the key transport trends and issues and its

likely impact on the regional land transport network has

led to the identification of the following priority challenges

for the transport sector in the Waikato region.

1. Inter-regional freight growth and doubling of freight from within the Waikato region.

The freight task for the Waikato region is projected to

double over the next 20 years, with a significant proportion

being inter-regional freight. Such growth in demand will

place significant burdens on the transport network and

could have an adverse impact on the region’s economic

growth as a result of congestion. The region needs to

ensure the transport network is planned and developed to

cater for future freight movements in order to achieve its

economic development objectives.

While much of the region’s freight growth will continue

to be by road, rail will play an increasingly important role

in the transport system, especially for longer distance

movements to other regions and providing links between

Waikato producers and their markets.

2. Future population growth and demographic change.

In the future, there will be a larger number and proportion

of older people in the region. This will have an impact on

the type of transport needed to enable people to continue

to participate in society and access essential services,

particularly in the rural context. A major challenge will be

to develop and promote alternative transport modes such

as public transport and walking and cycling to meet the

rising demands from the expected population growth.

3. Improving road safety in the region.

Looking to the future, the key challenge for the region will

be to make the transport system safer and to reduce the

number and severity of road related crashes. This will need

to be managed within a constrained funding environment

and in the face of increasing demand for limited road space

from a variety of conflicting transport modes differing in

functionality, size and speed.

4. Promoting opportunities to optimise the investment in the Waikato Expressway.

There is concern that the benefits of the expressway may

not be fully realised unless the project is fully integrated

with local and inter-regional networks and land use

planning. A network plan has been prepared by the NZ

Transport Agency in collaboration with its Future Proof

partners and this is a critical element to the Expressway

project. The plan will ensure the development of the

Waikato Expressway and local transport planning can be

fully integrated to achieve maximum efficiency for the

whole transport network.

5. Addressing the need for better access to services for isolated rural communities.

A major challenge in the future will be to ensure that the

transport system can continue to cater to the mobility

and access needs of rural communities while remaining

affordable for its funders and users.

6. Improving urban design and layout to provide for accessible journeys.

A major challenge is to ensure the transport network

can provide better choice for people travelling to work

by discouraging land use patterns which make it difficult

to provide for effective transport options such as public

transport. These include gated community developments

and cul-de-sacs without pedestrian connectivity and/or

carriageway widths which do not allow for unrestricted

movements of buses or cyclists. Lower residential densities

can also lead to ineffective public transport due to the

spread out nature of urban areas.

7. Progressing energy efficiency initiatives and resilience to security of energy supply.

A key transport challenge for the region is to incrementally

decrease its reliance on fossil fuels through promoting

more energy efficient transport modes (such as public

transport) and to ensure the network is being managed

efficiently to optimise existing capacity.

8. The need to integrate planning of urban form, infrastructure and funding.

A key transport challenge for the region will be to move

towards a more compact urban form where development

is focused in and around existing towns. The direction for

this has been set through growth management strategies

58Dedicated cycleway in Hamilton.

such as Future Proof, Taupo District 2050 and Coromandel

Blueprint and carried through in the proposed RPS. The

aim of such an approach will be to reduce the need to

travel, encourage the use of alternative modes and to

provide and fund infrastructure more efficiently.

Section 30(1)(gb) of the RMA, which is also referenced in

the LTMA, requires strategic integration of infrastructure

with land use. A major challenge for the region will be to

consider land use and transport in an integrated manner

in terms of planning documents and planning approaches,

inter-agency collaboration and practical implementation.

The GPS places high emphasis on economic productivity

and safety by focusing a high proportion of transport

investment on the seven Roads of National Significance

(RONS). Whilst this has significant benefits for the region

with respect to the Waikato Expressway, this has resulted

in a decrease in national funding for other modes such

as walking and cycling. This provides a challenge for

funding and delivering certain infrastructure elements of

this strategy and may have consequential effects on the

integration of land use and transport infrastructure.

Appendix 7: Existing WDP (UEPA) Provisions


Appendix 7: Existing WDP (UEPA) Provisions

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Waikato District Plan Chapter 25 – Rural Zone Rules December 2012

Prohibited Activities

25.5 The following activities are prohibited activities for which no resource consent shall be

granted:

Land Use (a) deleted (b) a refuse landfill in the Landscape Policy Area Building (c) deleted Subdivision (d) subdivision of land resulting in more than 2 additional allotments (excluding a utility

allotment, access allotment or conservation house allotment) containing high quality soils from any allotment with a Certificate of Title issued prior to 6 December 1997, unless the land forms part of the Hampton Downs Motorsport Park as shown on the Planning Maps and is developed in accordance with Schedule 25D.

(e) subdivision of land resulting in any additional allotments (excluding a utility allotment, access allotment or conservation house allotment) containing high quality soils from a certificate of title issued after 6 December 1997, except where the allotment being subdivided (i) was created by a process other than subdivision under the Resource

Management Act 1991, or (ii) was created by a boundary adjustment between land parcels contained in

certificates of title issued prior to 6 December 1997, or (iii) was created by subdivision consent granted between 28 April 2001 and 25

September 2004, solely for a boundary relocation under the former district plan, or

(iv) is land that forms part of the Hampton Downs Motorsport Park as shown on the Planning Maps and is developed in accordance with Schedule 25D.

(f) The following apply only in the Urban Expansion Policy Area (i) disposal or storage of solid waste (excluding contaminated land remediation under

Rule 25.30) (ii) hazardous waste storage, reprocessing or disposal (excluding contaminated land

remediation under Rule 25.30) (iii) educational, training or correctional facilities involving more than 10 people (iv) extractive industries (v) commercial activities (excluding a produce stall) (vi) industrial activities (vii) traveller’s accommodation for more than 5 people, (viii) motorised recreation facilities (ix) new roads, except in compliance with indicative roads on the planning maps, and

excluding upgrading and widening of established roads (x) buildings over 2,000 m2 gross floor area (xi) subdivision of allotments less than 5000 m2, or an allotment average below 1.3 ha.

NOTE: Rules 25.5(d) and (e) were made operative as at 11 June 2009.

Appendix 8: Existing WDP Maps and Schedules


Appendix 8: Existing WDP Maps and Schedules

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Schedule 25A: DELETED

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Schedule 25B – Waikato Innovation Park

25B.1 Application of the Schedule In this schedule:

“Waikato Innovation Park” means the land shown on Planning Maps and the Concept Layout Plan;

“Concept Layout Plan” means the concept layout plan in this Schedule. References to ‘Development Area’ and ‘Open Space Area’ are reference to the same named areas identified on the Concept Layout Plan (Figure 25BA).

25B.3 Application of Rural Zone Rules Despite any other rule in Chapter 25, rules 25.17, 25.49, 25.51, 25.52, 25.54, 25.55, 25.56, 25.70-83 do not apply to Waikato Innovation Park (WIP), and 25.39.1(d) does not apply in the Open Space Area. All other rules in Chapter 25: Rural Zone apply. Unless otherwise stated permitted activities are to be carried out in accordance with the Concept Layout Plan (Figure 25BA).

Rule table for Waikato Innovation Park

ITEM PERMITTED RESOURCE CONSENT

25B.4 Type of activity

25B.4.1 In addition to any activity permitted in the Rural Zone, any activity that complies with all effects and building rules is a permitted activity if it is: (a) teaching and conference facilities, and (b) agricultural and horticultural research activities,

and (c) advanced research and technology

development, provided that any manufacturing activity: (i) plays a secondary role to the research

and technology development function, and

(ii) does not exceed 30% of the gross floor area of buildings in the Waikato Innovation Park at any time, and

(iii) is conducted within buildings, and there is no exterior work or storage of materials or product, and

(iv) is directly related to research and technology development activity permitted at Waikato Innovation Park, including prototype manufacture, initial run product development, or manufacturing method development, and

(d) activities ancillary to activities in (a), (b) and (c), including travellers accommodation, educational institution and commercial activities.

25B.4.2 Any activity that does not comply with a condition for a permitted activity is a discretionary activity.

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25B.5 Access, vehicle entrance, parking, loading and manoeuvring space

25B.5.1 Any activity is a permitted activity if: (a) car parking of one space per 35m2 of gross

floor area, and (b) access to Ruakura Road is limited to the

existing entrance near the eastern boundary of Lot 3 DPS 66853, and

(c) private roads have a carriageway width of at least 6m, and

(d) private roads, footpaths and cycleways are designed and constructed in accordance with Appendix B: Engineering Standards.


25B.6 Landscaping

25B.6.1 Landscaping including lakes and other water features, art and sculpture, is a permitted activity if: (a) it is carried out progressively, and (b) predominately indigenous species are planted,

and (c) it complies with the provisions of the New

Zealand Electrical Code of Practice for Electrical Safe Distances 34:2001 (NZECP 34) or equivalent replacement Code or Standard.


25B.7 Noise

25B.7.1 Any activity is a permitted activity if it is designed and constructed so that noise from the activity, other than construction noise and emergency sirens, measured at any other site outside WIP, does not exceed: (a) 50dBA (L10), Monday to Friday, 7am to 10pm,

and (b) 50dBA (L10), Saturday 7am to 6pm, and (c) 40dBA (L10), all other times including public

holidays, and (d) 75dBA (Lmax) at all times.


25B.8 Signs

25B.8.1 Despite rule 25.39.1(d), an advertising sign visible from a public place is a permitted activity if: (a) it is the only sign within the Open Space Area,

and (b) it does not exceed 10m2.


25B.9 Building height development

area coverage

25B.9.1 Construction or alteration of a building or structure is a permitted activity if: (a) it is within the Development Area, and (b) its height does not exceed 15m, and (c) landscaping is carried out in the adjacent Open

Space Area, and (d) building coverage does not exceed 35%.


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25B.10 Building setbacks

25B.10.1 Construction or alteration of a building is a permitted activity if it is set back at least: (a) 50m from the western boundary, and (b) the distances shown in the concept layout plan,

and (c) travellers’ accommodation is set back at least

200m from the boundary of Lot 2 DPS 1424 (Ingham’s Enterprises).


Subdivision rules

ITEM CONTROLLED RESOURCE CONSENT

25B.11 Subdivision

25B.11.2 Subdivision is a restricted discretionary activity. Discretion restricted to: compliance with the concept

layout plan services suitable for intended

use of the allotments allotment location, size,

shape, access amenity.

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25BA Waikato Innovation Park: Concept Layout Plan

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Schedule 25C – Agricultural Research Centres

25C.1 Application of the Schedule This schedule applies to Livestock Improvement Corporation Agricultural Research Centre, AgResearch Whatawhata Agricultural Research Centre, AgResearch Ruakura Agricultural Research Centre, and Dexcel Agricultural Research Centre shown on the Planning Maps.

25C.2 General rule The rules in the schedule apply only to agricultural and horticultural research activities at the agricultural research centres. If the agricultural or horticultural research activity ceases, the schedule does not apply and the land is governed entirely by the ordinary Rural Zone rules. In this schedule research centre site means the entire area located within the boundaries of each particular agricultural research centre shown on the Planning Maps. Campus means the area located within the agricultural research centre site identified as “Campus” on the Planning Maps.

25C.3 Rules All rules in Chapter 25: Rural Zone apply to agricultural research centre sites except where inconsistent with a rule in this Schedule. Rule 25.5 Prohibited Activities (f), (h), (i), (j), (k) and (l) does not apply if the activity is permitted under rule 25C.4.1.

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Rule table


25C.4 Type of activity

25C.4.1 In addition to any activity permitted in the Rural Zone, any activity that complies with all effects and building rules, is a permitted activity at a research centre site if it is: (a) an agricultural or horticultural research activity,

or (b) incidental to agricultural and horticultural

research that is: (i) an educational facility, or (ii) an industrial activity, or (iii) a commercial activity, or (iv) a trade or engineering workshop, or

(v) an intensive farming activity (provided that such an activity is set back at least 200m from the outer boundary of a research centre site), or

(vi) on-site disposal or storage of solid waste where such waste is organic or cleanfill and is generated by activities undertaken on the site, or

(vii) an extractive industry where the extracted material is for use on the site, or

(viii) staff facilities including: a dwelling set back at least 200m from

the boundary of Inghams Feed Mill; Lot 2 DPS 1424

recreational facilities social club.

25C.4.2 Subject to rule 25.5, any activity that does not comply with a condition for a permitted activity is a discretionary activity.

25C.5 Temporary events

25C.5.1 In addition to any activity permitted in the Rural Zone, a temporary event at an agricultural research centre site is a permitted activity if: (a) it is a field day or open day to educate the

public about agricultural or horticultural research activity, and

(b) the event occurs no more than 4 times per year, and

(c) it does not involve the assembly of more than 5000 people in any one day.

25C.5.2 Any activity that does not comply with a condition for a permitted activity is a discretionary activity.

25C.6 Vehicle movements

25C.6.1 Any activity at a research centre site other than a temporary event is a permitted activity if: (a) it does not involve more than 3000 vehicle

movements per day.


25C.7 Building height

25C.7.1 Construction or alteration of a building or structure within a campus is a permitted activity if: (a) its height does not exceed 15m.


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25C.8 Building coverage

25C.8.1 Construction or alteration of a building within a campus is a permitted activity if: (a) total building coverage does not exceed 70%.


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Schedule 25D – Hampton Downs Motorsport Park Subdivision

25D.1 In this schedule: “Hampton Downs Motorsport Park” means the land indicated on the Planning Maps and in Figure 25DA.

ITEM DISCRETIONARY NON-COMPLYING

25D.2 Subdivision - Hampton Downs Motorsport Park

25D.2.1 Despite the rules of this chapter, subdivision of land in the Hampton Downs Motorsport Park is a discretionary activity if: (a) it is in general accordance with the

Development Concept Plan shown in Figure 25DA, and

(b) subdivision in the rural residential/lifestyle zone shown in Figure 25DA complies with the standards and terms for controlled activities in rules 27.62 to 27.72, and the maximum number of lots to be created by subdivision within the 16ha rural residential/lifestyle zone in Figure 25DA shall be 15.

(c) subdivision in the business industrial and industrial units areas shown in Figure 25DA complies with the standards and terms for controlled activities in rules 24.70 to 24.74, and the maximum number of lots to be created by subdivision within the 17ha business/industrial area shown in Figure 25DA shall be 20.

(d) subdivision in the apartment buildings areas shown in Figure 25DA complies with the following standards and terms: (i) density does not exceed one

residential unit per 120m2 net site area, and

(ii) all residential units are provided with an outdoor living court, directly accessible from the unit, for the exclusive use of the occupants of that unit containing at least:

ground floor units: 40m2 which contains a circle with a minimum diameter of 6m, and

first floor units and above: 10m2 with a minimum dimension of 2m, and

25D.2.2 Subdivision of land in the Hampton Downs Motorsport Park that does not comply with a condition for a discretionary activity is a non-complying activity.

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ITEM DISCRETIONARY NON-COMPLYING

(25D.2 continued) (iii) all residential units have access to and use of a service court containing at least 50m2 within the unit development, and

(iv) all units are connected to reticulated water

supply, stormwater and wastewater disposal networks where available, or

provided with an alternative method of water supply, stormwater and wastewater disposal that complies with Appendix B (Engineering Standards), and

(v) underground power and telecommunication services are provided to each building, and internally to each unit within each building, and

(vi) all units have access to a public road, and

(vii) vehicle access and parking complies with Appendix A (Traffic), and

(viii) vehicle access and parking are located and formed to be readily accessible from each residential unit, and

(ix) parking spaces are allocated exclusively to each residential unit, and

(x) the bulk and location of units is as shown in Figure 25DA, and

(xi) residential units are designed and constructed to incorporate acoustic insulation as set out in Appendix M (Acoustic Insulation) rule M3(c) or better.

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Figure 25DA: Hampton Downs Motorsport Park

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Schedule 25E - Meremere Dragway

25E.1 Application of the Schedule In this schedule:

“Meremere Dragway” means the land shown on the Planning Maps. “Motorised Recreation Activity” means an activity that involves motor propulsion

to provide entertainment, education or training for the general public or to an individual participating in the activity; and includes but is not limited to driver training or education, police or security training, and vehicle testing.

25E.2 Application of Rural Zone Rules All rules in Chapter 25: Rural Zone apply to the Meremere Dragway site except where

inconsistent with a rule in this Schedule. 25E.3 General Rules

1 The rules in this Schedule apply only to motorised recreation activities at the Meremere Dragway site.

2 This Schedule does not include those motorised recreation activities authorised by

separate resource consent(s). 3 If the motorised recreation activity as referred to in Rule 25E.3.2 ceases, this

Schedule does not apply and the land is governed entirely by the Rural Zone rules.

Rule table

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25E.4 Motorised recreation activity

25E.4.1 A motorised recreation activity is a permitted activity if (a) it is contained within the Meremere

Dragway, and (b) is limited to any one or more of the

following activities: driver training or education, police or security training, vehicle testing.

25E.4.2 A motorised recreation activity that does not comply with a condition for a permitted activity is a discretionary activity.

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Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy A compact and sustainable city

Growing numbers. Strategic directions. Quality of life. Neighbourhoods and communities. Business and industry. Long-term thinking. Sustainable and well planned. Good urban design. Innovation precincts. Acknowledging the Waikato River. Reducing our footprint. Intelligent and progressive. Planning for choice. Community capacity and pride. Building on our competitive strengths. Planning for the future. Is it good enough for Hamilton? Managing sprawl. Improving development in greenfield sites. Safe communities. Managing our land use. Getting around easily. Maximising opportunities. Enhancing the urban experience. Safe and enjoyable journeys. The Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy identifi es these aspirations for Hamilton and the ways in which we will work towards their achievement.

>Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy > A COMPACT AND SUSTAINABLE CITY

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IF YOU IMAGINE HAMILTON’S FUTURE,

WHAT WOULD THE CITY LOOK AND FEEL LIKE?

WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO SEE?

In the past, growth planning has been primarily driven by cost only. The development of this Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy by Council has included a broadening of the debate for different growth options from simple cost to a wider consideration of value delivered to the entire city. This is a signifi cant shift in thinking and a more holistic way of prioritising growth options.

Council’s spatial vision for the city – provided in the Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy – has been enhanced through the development of seven other collaborative city strategies. These strategies have been formulated with input from key city leaders and stakeholder partners.In addition, the aspirations of key partners and other specialist technical information was used as the basis for an Enquiry by Design (EbD) process as part of this strategy’s development. This unique process brought key city planning disciplines around the same table, resolving issues as they arose and testing solutions in an integrated and dynamic manner. The key growth issues discussed included: > our growing population> areas suitable for accommodating future

residential growth> supporting city infrastructure requirements> where to develop fi rst, why and when > what other land uses are required e.g.

business and industry > ensuring social well-being and protecting

the local environmentHowever this does not mean growth at any cost. We still need to consider:> the affordability of growth optionsThe principles underlying the city strategies were used as a framework to guide decisions through the EbD process. This ensured consistent thinking between the growth strategy and the strategic aspirations and direction of the city. This Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy outlines the strategy approach that was agreed by Council following a thorough city-wide consultation process undertaken in November and December 2008.

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growing numbersTo accommodate them, the city will need around 36,000 more homes. We will need to provide for all kinds of accommodation choices, catering for young and old, large and small families, fi rst home buyers and more mature occupiers, city dwellers as well as suburban households. How can we provide this choice when we are running out of room to grow?

Our past approach to growth Council’s previous strategy for growth is now a number of years old and has become outdated. The approach has been based on: Structure Plans for the Rototuna, Peacocke and Rotokauri growth cells.> These are indicative plans showing how we

propose land to be used, for example how much will be for residential living, where it will be, will there be a town centre to support it and how will it connect with the bigger city.

An agreement with Waikato District Council about the areas on the Hamilton’s boundary that will come into the city to allow us room to grow. > The agreement was developed in 2005 and

was based largely on construction dates for major transportation projects such as the Hamilton bypass. It is a now a number of years old and is being renegotiated given the changes to anticipated timing of key transportation projects and the changing aspirations of the partners to the agreement.

The Hamilton Community Outcomes identifi ed aspirations for a city that is “not too big and not too small”. The fact is we are growing, whether we want to or not. Why? We are the focal point of a rapidly growing and prosperous region and as

such growth pressures are inevitable. Growth can create opportunities.While we don’t have an option whether we grow or not, we do have an option whether or not we actively manage this growth…or simply allow it to happen to us.

The need to manage growth > Large scale development of the Rototuna,

Peacocke and Rotokauri growth cells at once may not be possible to do without signifi cant increases to the cost of growing and running the city.

> The way we currently develop land in the cityis ineffi cient. With the majority of section sizes being maintained at 600-800 square metres, we are sprawling. This has impacts for the cost of travel and how we get from A to B.

> Sprawl is contributing to making land a scarceresource and therefore making it more and more unaffordable.

> With the world’s population also growing,our land is becoming more important for food production. The land surrounding Hamilton is highly productive growing soil.

> The environment has a budget too. Havingenough water to meet our current needs, lots of open space to enjoy, good air quality and energy for our everyday needs are elements of our lifestyle which we often take for granted. Future population growth will put increased pressure on the local environment and these key resources.

> The type and quality of growth occurring in thecity is often uniform and in some cases fails to blend with existing communities or is

THERE ARE AROUND 140,000 OF

US LIVING IN HAMILTON RIGHT

NOW. BUT BY 2041, THAT NUMBER

IS EXPECTED TO INCREASE

TO AROUND 225,000. WE WILL

BE SHARING OUR CITY WITH

AROUND 85,000 MORE PEOPLE.

aesthetically undesirable. Knowing this, there is a strong desire within Council and the community for the city to become more proactive when it comes to urban growth and design, and to live more sustainably to minimise the impact on our future environment.

> Over recent years, Hamilton’s growth haspredominantly occurred in the north of the city – continuing this trend may not necessarily provide for future social or cultural needs of all our residents.

> In addition to this, in recent years demand forindustrial land has outstripped supply. In order to remain economically competitive, Hamilton needs to be able to attract new businesses and in particular have room to accommodate businesses that build on our comparative advantages.

WE NEED TO CHALLENGE THE CURRENT

APPROACH TO CITY GROWTH AND DETERMINE

THE BEST FUTURE FOR HAMILTON AS A WHOLE.

OUR NEW WAY OF THINKING NEEDS TO ENABLE:

> forward-thinking infrastructure developmentwithin the limitations of available budgets

> enhancement of social, cultural andenvironmental values

> a strengthening of our unique identity, inparticular, making better and more creative connections with the Waikato River

> greater options for industrial and commercialland use including retail space

> a range of lifestyle choices and livingenvironments and better quality urban design, and

> getting from A to B easily and safely> development that is viable within the available

resources of Council and the development community


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These strategy documents are guiding a collaborative approach for achieving shared outcomes for Hamilton and are geared to deliver tangible on-the-ground results through a series of high profi le projects and programmes. In doing so, the strategies will contribute to progressing Hamilton’s community outcomes.

The full suite of strategies are:> Environmental Sustainability> Social Well-being> Economic Development> Access Hamilton> CityScope

> Creativity and Identity> Active Communities, and this> Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy.

Signifi cant consideration has been given to how key principles from each of these strategies will inform and enhance the way the city grows - we are not starting from a ‘blank page’ for city growth. The key to going forward will be ensuring alignment between our urban growth decisions and these strategic aspirations. The Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy will be the blueprint to deliver co-ordinated sustainable growth in Hamilton. Strategy directions and linkages to critical urban growth issues

> achieving ashared outcome

SINCE THE 2006-16 LONG-TERM PLAN, COUNCIL

HAS BEEN WORKING WITH KEY PARTNERS TO

DEVELOP A SUITE OF EIGHT CITY STRATEGIES.

EnvironmentalSustainability

Environmentally sensitive urban growth

Social Well-beingQuality of life

Community capacity The role of leadership

and collaboration

Access HamiltonPlanning and providing

for transport needsin the future

(multi-functional and modal)

Creativity & Identity Connecting to the riverMaking small effective

Hamilton Urban Growth

Strategy

City Scope/Vista High density residential

around key nodes (town centres,

CBD, amenities)A vibrant City Heart

Economic DevelopmentA thriving environmentfor business. Attracting

and growing talent.A vibrant City Heart

Active Communities Enabling participationin sport and recreation

> Wherever viable we should‘mend before we extend’, fi rst strengthening our existing communities and workplaces in order to maximise benefi ts and effi ciencies from amenities, public services and infrastructure. Kobus Mentz (urban designer and enquiry by design facilitator)


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Hamilton is a thriving city and increasing numbers of people want to live here. Recent numbers and projections emphasise that we will be stretched to provide space for them to live, work and play. The concept of mending is essentially making the most of what we have.

Improving the quality of the current living environment of the cityThis should be the fi rst priority. There is a general acceptance that many developments occurring in our established neighbourhoods do not deliver the outcomes the community expects. They don’t tend to blend appropriately or enhance the aesthetic. We recognise a greater focus needs to be given to working with the development community to lift the standard of more compact living environments in regenerating parts of the city. Much of this work will occur through the comprehensive review of Hamilton’s District Plan and the City Development Manual.

Developing the land we have available in existing parts of the city more effi ciently Current development section sizes are a consistent 600-800 square metres. This has impacts for the cost of travel and how we get from A to B and pushes up the cost of land. By providing a range of section sizes, including options for those wanting smaller sections and more compact living environments such as townhouses and city apartments as well as our traditional “quarter acre” lots, we will increase the capacity of the city to accommodate more of our growing population while providing more choice. We also know that our family size and structure is changing – families are getting smaller and there will be more people in the future in retirement age.

Our family size and structure is changing rapidly. More compact living environments in parts of the city create better numbers of users and therefore help to support the effi cient operation of public transport. In such cases, services are more likely to cover their own costs and not require signifi cant ongoing public subsidy. In addition, other transport modes such as walking and

cycling become less attractive if local activities are further away from people’s homes. This issue is particularly important for local neighbourhood shopping nodes and schools.In order to deliver a range of quality living options throughout the city, we may need to be more selective and specifi c about where compact living is best suited within the city and what these developments should look and feel like. More compact living environments will allow us to proactively limit sprawl and manage our city’s urban footprint. We recognise that market factors will continue to infl uence development trends into the future irrespective of Council intervention. However, market demand is also rapidly changing. Hamilton now has choices and can be discerning. We need to be asking ‘is it good enough for Hamilton?’

Growth Approach 1:Over the next 10-20 years, approximately 50% of Hamilton’s new dwellings will be increasingly provided through regeneration of existing parts of the city. It is recognised that this will not be appropriate for all areas. Therefore this regeneration will focus in and around key nodes including the CityHeart, transport hubs, suburban centres and areas of high public amenity such as parks and the river.

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IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF THE LIVING ENVIRONMENT AND MAKING PUBLIC SPACE

MORE INTERESTING AND SAFE WILL CONTRIBUTE TO A MORE VIBRANT CITY.

Areas of expansion should deliver diverse and wholesome settings for new communities, seamlessly connected with the city.

Examples of compact living environment densities:

CITYHEART SUBURBAN CENTRES AND TRANSPORT HUBS AREAS OF HIGH AMENTY

Rototuna is the current primary growth area for residential growth.

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As only up to 50% of the projected growth can be accommodated in existing areas of the city, the reality is that there will still be a continuing need to provide Greenfi eld options for growth.While statisticians can estimate when the growth will occur, they can’t determine where. Distinct greenfi eld opportunities exist for residential development in the Rototuna, Peacocke and Rotokauri areas; all being within the current Hamilton city boundary. These areas have structure plans that provide for a range of activities and land uses and are designed to ensure development is undertaken in a managed way and provide good urban design outcomes. We don’t need to develop any major new greenfi eld areas within the next decade. Why?> Firstly, due to our ability to absorb up to 50%

of the projected growth in the existing city. This is starting to occur on a modest scale particularly in areas fringing the CityHeart.

> Secondly due to development alreadycommitted to in the remainder of Rototuna, and some early development commitments in Peacocke and Rotokauri.

Extending in the shorter termRototuna is the current primary growth area for residential growth. There is still a number of years’ capacity existing within this area. Depending on market uptake, we anticipate that growth will continue in this area and if land continues to be developed as it is currently, it won’t reach capacity for at least another 10 years. We know that the developments already consented in this area will meet supply for the next few years. Beyond this supply, there is approximately 220 hectares of land remaining

in the Rototuna area for residential development. If more choice in living environments were available, for instance, more townhouse developments in key areas such as town centres or around parks and open spaces, then it is anticipated that the area could last longer – until approximately 2025. There remains a commitment to undertake Stage 1 of the Rotokauri area. We can’t develop beyond Stage 1 until construction of the Te Rapa Bypass is completed (anticipated to occur in 2013).In addition, there is a current and restated commitment to facilitate the fi rst residential stage of the Peacocke area in the vicinity of Dixon Road.

Growth Approach 2:The commitments to developing the remainder of Rototuna and Stage 1 of both Peacocke and Rotokauri remain.The development of Rototuna and Stage 1 of both Peacocke and Rotokauri will include greater choice in living environments, for instance, more compact type developments in key areas such as town centres or around parks and open spaces

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THE CONCEPT OF EXTENDING REFERS TO GROWING THE SIZE OF THE CITY AND ITS

URBAN FOOTPRINT. IN A HAMILTON CONTEXT, THIS GENERALLY MEANS CONVERTING

‘GREENFIELDS’ THAT IS, PREDOMINANTLY RURAL LAND INTO URBAN ENVIRONMENTS.


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In the longer term, residential growth will be prioritised in the Peacocke area rather than in the remainder of the Rotokauri structure plan area. Both of these areas are likely to be developed at some point in the future and have had structure plans developed to ensure development is undertaken in a managed way and provide good urban design outcomes.Following much debate, Peacocke was prioritised due to the unique strengths it has and what particular outcomes are seen to be more benefi cial for the city in the likely development timeframe. The general economic environment, pace of development within the city and developer aspirations will determine the exact timing of when future stages of Peacocke are released for residential development. Currently Council does not anticipate this to be before 2025 but will continue to monitor growth within the city and adjust plans as required.

So what does Peacocke offer?> Good access to employment in the CityHeart,

hospital, Ruakura innovation precinct, university and airport. See map on page 13.

> Proximity to the Waikato River provides high amenity value and options for superior public space including access to Hamilton Gardens via a new river crossing as well as the potential extension of Hamilton Gardens across the river

> Access to extensive gully system which provides interesting recreation spaces and enjoyable walking and cycling networks.

> May offer opportunities to refresh investment and living environments in the south of the city

> Detailed planning will be undertaken to refl ect requirements for environmentally sensitive development

> Standard range of opportunities for dedicated public transport infrastructure and services

> Planned arterial road network (connection to the Eastern Arterial ring road via a new bridge) has signifi cant benefi ts

> Proximity to CityHeart and hospital provides opportunities for walking and cycling to work (via safe and pleasant off road routes)

> Approximately 580 hectares of land available for residential development (beyond the fi rst stage)

Other considerations…> Rolling topography may require specifi c urban

design and architectural solutions to make best use of sites

> Distance to existing wastewater treatment plant will require signifi cant piping (or an alternative solution)

> Planning of road network, particularly state highway links, is currently less advanced

> Better community outcomes are likely to cost more and will require higher upfront costs

Growth Approach 3:

To prioritise the residential growth area of Peacocke in the longer term

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Hamilton is planning for future growth by developing new business zones across the city. Employment uses are sensitive to location so Hamilton will be developing concepts for these areas to encourage the clustering of related businesses. There is a current and restated commitment to undertake Stage 1 of the Rotokauri area which includes around 70 hectares of industrial and employment land. The existing business profi le and locational advantages tell us that the Rotokauri area is ideally suited to accommodate service trades, light industry, manufacturing and a general business precinct. Beyond Stage 1, further stages of industrial and employment land will be made available in response to demonstrated demand. This is largely an extension of land uses anticipated in Stage 1.

Where are the other opportunities?Hamilton is the urban centre of one of the world’s leading agricultural and pastoral regions. It is also New Zealand’s leading centre for the research, development and commercialisation of ag-bio and agri-technologies. This includes a host of related internationally competitive food, manufacturing and engineering companies that are already clustered here.To build on these strengths, we are proposing to develop an innovation and employment precinct in the Ruakura area of the city, specialising in research, innovation and high-technology businesses. This will see the integration of the future development of Waikato Innovation Park and complementary industrial development in the area, with the research facilities at the Ruakura Research Centre and the University of Waikato as well as some general employment based on identifi ed demand.

In order to achieve this, Ruakura will need to become part of the city. It currently sits in the Waikato District. The transfer of Ruakura into the city was agreed several years ago and was timed to coincide with the development of the Hamilton bypass section of the Waikato Expressway. We can’t afford to wait that long if we want to maintain Hamilton’s competitive advantages and secure these leading innovation and high-tech businesses in the city. Transfer of the Ruakura area into the city is now anticipated to take place in 2010/11. A more detailed structure Plan for the Ruakura area will be developed as part of the review of the Hamilton District Plan.Ideally, we want to begin development in this area within the decade starting by actively developing the area around the existing Innovation Park. Having a number of alternative employment locations across the city creates effi ciencies in our transport networks and allows for the property market to operate more effi ciently.

Growth Approach 4:

To enable the development of a high technology, innovation precinct in Ruakura - beginning development within the decade in the area around the existing Innovation Park and subsequently releasing additional land for more general employment needs.

> ruakuraPROVIDING MODERN, ATTRACTIVE BUSINESS SETTINGS FOR THE CITY’S

INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL SECTORS IS VITALLY IMPORTANT TO

HAMILTON’S FUTURE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING.

high-value, innovation precinct

To build on our strengths, we are proposing to develop an innovation precinct in the Ruakura area of the city, specialising in research, innovation and high-technology businesses


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Future Proof is a combined project between fi ve councils (Hamilton, Waikato, Waipa and Matamata Piako Districts and Environment Waikato), Tangata Whenua and the New Zealand Transport Agency. Future Proof deals with the challenges and impacts of growth facing the sub-region. In June 2009, following consultation in late 2008 and early 2009, the subregional growth strategy and implementation plan for Future Proof was adopted. The complex issues concerning future urban and rural land use, natural and cultural resources, roads and other infrastructure, need

to be addressed if community well-being for the area is to be sustained in the long-term. The Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy was developed in parallel with the Future Proof strategy and as a result there is signifi cant alignment between the two strategies. The Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy is regarded as providing more localised interpretation of the Future Proof principles and will help to guide the review of the Hamilton District Plan.For more information on Future Proof please go to www.futureproof.org.nz.

> looking broaderand even longer termFUTURE PROOF IS THE NAME OF THE PROJECT THAT WILL PLAN AND MANAGE

GROWTH IN THE AREA COVERING HAMILTON, WAIKATO, WAIPA DISTRICTS AND THE

MORRINSVILLE AREA OVER THE NEXT 50 YEARS.

Relationship between the Future Proof Growth Strategy and the Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy

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The Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy was developed in parallel with the Future Proof strategy and as a result there is signifi cant alignment between the two strategies.


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The Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy provides the strategic blueprint for future urban development of Hamilton City. The upcoming review of the Hamilton City District Plan will consider what changes should be made to the regulatory planning environment in the city to encourage development that is in-line with this strategy. For more information on the review of Hamilton’s District Plan please go to www.fastforwardhamilton.co.nz. The new Hamilton District Plan is anticipated to be notifi ed in late 2011.Changes to the economic environment, demand for land and shifting developer aspirations will mean that any of the indicative timeframes for the start of new growth areas outlined in this strategy are likely to move. Council will continue to actively monitor growth within the city and respond through future reviews of this strategy and other planning tools. While this strategy provides the blueprint for development – Council will make the necessary investments in infrastructure to facilitate urban growth as required through subsequent long-term plan budgeting processes. These investments will need to be balanced against Council’s other priorities for funding and ultimately secured through future long-term budget planning processes.

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