Patumahoe Village Plan - Final Draft Review October 2011

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Village Plan 2011

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INTENTION

Ki te kahore he whakatienga ka ngaro te iwiWithout foresight of vision the people will be lost

Our Patumahoe village vibrant and green,Allows for the past and plans for the future

Cultural and diverse with spaces for our dreams,Well planned development and sustainable schemes,Walkways and bikeways, caring and safeThat is the Patumahoe village I hope to leave

Whatungarongaro te tangata toi tu whenuaAs man disappears from sight, the land remains

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INDEX

INTENTION.......................................................... 2FOREWORD ........................................................ 4BACKGROUND ................................................... 5POPULATION STATISTICS & USE ....................... 6AUCKLAND COUNCIL CONSIDERATIONS........ 7

1 VILLAGE CHARACTER ................................... 82 VILLAGE AESTHETIC ..................................... 113 MULTI-USE COMMUNITY CENTRE .............134 PLANNING ZONING ISSUES.......................175 TRANSPORT .................................................. 21

5.1 Traffic ............................................. 225.2 Walkways ....................................... 26

5.3 Cycleways ....................................... 285.4 Public Transport ............................ 296 NATURAL ENVIRONMENT ......................... 32

6.1 Ecological corridors........................ 336.2 Regeneration & pest control ......... 36

7 HISTORY/HERITAGE.................................... 388 PARKS & RECREATIONAL LAND ................ 40

SUMMARY & TIMEFRAME.....................43ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .......................50NOTES....................................................51


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Village green design A space that has indoor / outdoor merging, Part of the space has no cars, Opens out / right next to some commercial space (eg bottom floor cafes etc or upper story

offices), Linked closely to suitable community centre spaces,

Sheltered, some greenery, some cobble areas etc, Small playground?,

Other considerations Any new spatial plan needs to connect any village green or centre to the existing hub which

is centred around the intersection of Patumahoe Kingseat Woodhouse Mauku Roadsand Commerce Street.

Consideration should also be given to the impact on existing services and businesses.

Suggestions from participants

Inclusion of village green or plaza in central area, Concentration of new retail, office or similar businesses in the central area, Hanging baskets Retention of current aesthetics in built form heritage village? Considered study of the requirement for a community centre New buildings should be of heritage style built form to reflect the history and character of

the village, Should contain an open space that can accommodate a Farmers market, Current old shops along Commerce Street need to be upgraded and reverted back to retail,

Nearly all respondents mentioned that they would like the village centre to be retained andenhanced, instead of degraded, by any growth.

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Planning advice:

Regardless of final design form a village green is an active space.

To achieve this as well as encouraging pedestrians and cyclists to use the space- vehicle access also should be included.

Vehicles can be slowed down by use of one-way systems, use of different roadsurfaces etc but need to be included. Location should be as close to existinghub as possible or within a hub area designed for long-term growth.

1. VILLAGE CHARACTER

CONCLUSION/ACTIONS

1.1 Village CharacteristicsPeople have told us that they value the existing characteristics of Patumahoe village and would like to see them retained throughout any growth.

Although the Franklin DGS attempted to define the identity and characteristics of Patumahoe, these aspects and values need to be community defined ratherthan committee or planner designed.

Throughout this process we have invited comment regarding this issue and feel that this will be a continuous activity. Given the responses so far, the priorityfor most seems to be retaining the existing rural village feel and scale.

Methods of achieving this may include: Planning growth needs to reflect the village feel and rural environment ie. limit to size of retail and commercial enterprises in the village centre, Control of type of businesses permitted in this area eg. Use of category in zoning.



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2. VILLAGE AESTHETICS

Many comments also made note of the appreciation of the current built form.

Without trying to impose constraints on business or property owners, we would like consid-eration to be given to defining some kind of direction for developers.

Suggestions from participants

Retain current heritage look to the built form of the village andrequire new structures to follow this aesthetic,

Create a boutique village that encapsulates the history of thevillage and encourages a continuation of community and rurallife,

Create plantings that reflect the rural and natural environmentsurrounding the residential area

Other considerations

Without including in planning documents it is possible to provideguidelines to private property owners and developers especiallywithin the village centre. This will enable designs and buildingsto follow a defined form without requiring imposing this restric-tion on development.

Consider the impact on existing businesses and residents whendefining a point of difference. For example, when considering a

boutique village, how will we ensure that basic goods andservices remain reasonably priced for local residents and shouldwe limit the size or scale of actitivities in order to maintain theconnection with a working environment rather than a tourismone?




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CONCLUSIONS / ACTIONS

2.1 Village Aesthetics

As a rural village with a strong horticultural background and ancient tangata whenua ties, we believe that development and planning should reflect thesehistories, and include the natural environment which surrounds and supports us.

Therefore our relevant point of difference is maintained by considering the following aspects during planning and development projects: Retain the feel and function of a working rural community, Encourage sympathetic built form in new buildings in central village hub, Create network of accessible natural environment within our residential areas, Design community central hub that can be used for local market days or farmers markets.

Planning advice:

Define your point of difference. Once this has been defined, it makes it easier todetermine how to achieve this in terms of village green, built form, landscaping etc. It canbe used in any brief for a spatial planner.



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3. MULTI-USE COMMUNITY CENTREThe village planning project began due to a council initiated meeting regarding the future

requirements of our community clubs and organisations, and the proposal of investigating amulti-use sports facility to meed those future needs.Immediately it was recognised that a multi-use centre would have the opportunity to meet

those initial criteria, but also could provide further encouragement of communityengagement and use, and aim to be sustainable in terms of ongoing costs and funding

requirements.

Suggestions from participants Rugby club changing facilities accessible from the outside, Indoor changing facilities for other activities, A gymnasium large enough for an indoor basketball or netball

court, but also having the flexibility to cater for other activitiessuch as fitness training, aerobics, gymnastics, indoor bowls, in-door cricket, martial arts etc,

Perhaps a rock climbing wall at one end, A fitness centre, run as a separate commercial entity, A possible canteen or coffee shop, run as a separate commercial

entity, A function room with a bar and stage, An all purpose room to cater for Arts groups, dance groups,

conventions, community night classes etc, Meeting rooms which have the flexibility to accommodate vary-

ing group sizes and layouts, A commercial kitchen which can be used for functions and/or for

cooking classes or demonstrations, Include Playcentre Association in feasibility study with thought

of duplicate use of facility Playcentre and crche.



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3. MULTI-USE COMMUNITY CENTRE

Other considerationsFunding trends are heading towards support of multi-user centresand facilities. Also, there is more investment around higher densitycentres and transport corridors.

While Patumahoe village is termed a rural village in planningdocuments, our population figure (as discussed before) has a widercatchment area in terms of recreational and social use, than an urbanarea with a defined geographical boundary.

For this reason, we also need to identify possible stakeholders thatdo not live within the 7km PVI area but whose proximity wouldallow them to participate and use any facility that is provided.ThePatumahoe Rugby Club, Mauku Cricket Club and Patumahoe Touchhave recently created a clubrooms and changing facility which hasaddressed their immediate needs.

Does this need a review for long term requirements or would theyprefer to keep the status quo?

Locally there are three multi-sport complexes in the design process within the Franklinregion:

Karaka Sports Park located approx 15km away from Patumahoe village catchment includes Karaka side of Papakura motorway. Funding investigationsin progress

Waiuku Sports Park also located approx 15km catchment area Waiukutownship and surrounding areas

Bombay Multi-use Facility located approx 20 km from Patumahoe villageacross Southern motorway catchment area. Feasibility study already con-ducted. Request for council to acquire identified land in place.

Planning advice:Current trend is to locate large open areas away from any commu-nity centre as it reduces the movement of residents during the dayand creates a hole in the heart of the village.

Given Patumahoes history and club importance, discussion needs tobe held on whether this trend can or should be accommodated.Also, what other options are there?

Define your point of difference. Once this has been defined, itmakes it easier to determine how to achieve this in terms of villagegreen, built form, landscaping etc. It can be used in any brief for aspatial planner.



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3. MULTI-USE COMMUNITY CENTRE

7.9.3 Play:

Patumahoe currently has 8.5 hectares of sports fields within the Clive Howe Road Recreation Reserve andPatumahoe Domain Gates (sic) reserves. These reserves also perform a neighbourhood park function. ThePatumahoe School also has one playing field that is well used by the community. It is considered that thislevel of sports park provision will meet Patumahoes future requirements. An additional neighbourhoodpark will be required to support the projected population of 1,640 by 2051 and the location will bedetermined by the direction of the development

7.9.5 Future Actions:

In addition to the district-wide actions set out in Section 6, Patumahoe has a number of specific actionsrequired:

Designed-based focus1. Establish design guidelines for the central business areas to enhance the identity and character of the

town.

2. Undertake a structure plan for future urban areas, identifying roads, reserves and residential patternsand integrating this with the structure plan already contained in the Franklin District Plan.

Note: The Structure Plan referred to is the current Woodhouse Road development.

Franklin District Growth Strategy 2051 (2007)

Note: As mentioned previously, this allocation figure isdemonstrably conservative and out of date. Patumahoe School also

uses the adjacent community fields for sports activities, and as itremains a well patronised and popular school this is likely to con-



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Population capacity figures have been discussed previously to attempt to provide numerical guidelines forcommunity consultation and spatial plan design.

There appears to be some acceptance that residential growth is inevitable, as long as it is planned and considerationsare made for community places and linkages, consistent with a rural village theme.

Along with the current Kingseat Road development application, other areas proposed for future growth whichgenerally comply with the principles of liveable neighbourhoods (comprising a 400m walking catchment) are the

Askew family owned Patumahoe Road properties adjoining Carter Road, and the block containing properties alongthe other side of Patumahoe Road, owned by Barry Stephens, Scott Gavin and Dave Puflett.

While the need for additional 3 ha commercial zoning has been identified by the FDC District Growth Strategy, no lo-cation for this landuse has been identified. This may produce a scattershot result with local residents applying for re-

4. PLANNING - ZONING ISSUES



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5.1 Traffic

5. TRANSPORT - 5.1 Traffic

Most if not all respondents indicated concern over the growing number of vehicles travelling throughoutthe village and the speeds at which they travel, as well at the increase in both volume and speed on thesurrounding rural 100km roads.

Concern was also expressed on the current (and expected) use of heavy traffic that uses the village as a

through way. Engine braking noise was also a problem for some residents.

Narrow roads with no footpaths/shoulders make pedestrian and cycle access hazardous for both utility andrecreational use. Many parents feel that they have little option but to transport children to schools, addingto key congestion areas, because of above concerns.

Some noted that school bus pickups/dropoffs appeared to be in hazardous places.

Without public transport, youth have no options but cars or parents.

Mixed opinions on the two recently installed traffic calming crossings in Patumahoe near the school -feedback from pedestrians and cyclists is that it creates a dangerous pinch point the new slow down forschool traffic islands now make walking with a pushchair more dangerous I have to go on the road to getpast them young parent.

Our community is missing out on health, social, recreational and economic benefits due to a transport

system that is completely car centred.

Current planning discussion documents (Auckland Council Unleashed discussion document, Draft LocalBoard Plan) have no key traffic or transport projects/priorities for the Patumahoe/Mauku area.



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5. TRANSPORT - 5.1 Traffic


5.1.1 Traffic Calming village entrances

We would like traffic calming measures to be put in place at identified locations at all four entrances to the village. This should be completed before or at thetime of the Kingseat development which will have a decided impact on traffic movement in Patumahoe village.

These methods should include: Change of road surface (ie to cobblestones for 3 5 metres ) to provide visual, auditory and physical indications to drivers that they are entering/leaving

a residential area,

Considered planting alongside this road to give a visual indication to drivers to slow down, and also reiterate the rural village aesthetic, Appropriate and locally defined welcome signs, that reinforce the notion that as drivers they are entering as guests to a village area that is specificallydesigned for residents not drivers,

Review of recently installed traffic calming devices for Patumahoe School, which seem both functionally and aesthetically inappropriate for their location.

5.1.2 Blackspot identification and remedial worksIdentification and remedy of blackspots immediately, before the increase in traffic volume increases the likelihood of accidents and injury. This request hasbeen included in out Local Board Annual Plan submission August 2010.

5.1.3 School Bus Stop reviewA request for a critical review of school bus stops and execution of resultant solutions or recommendations, has been included in our Local Board Annual Plansubmission August 2010.

5.1.4 Transport Processes and Projects

We would like all local residents and groups to be considered stakeholders in Transport projects, and PVI is willing to pass on information from organisationsthat are involved with any traffic process or project to keep the community informed. We also ask that our local Board, and Auckland Council support uswith any interaction with Auckland Transport, other roading or transport agencies, and provide any necessary resource allocations that can address thesesafety issues in a cohesive and planned manner.



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Suggestions from participants:

Create multi-use pathway that allows safe pedestrian access be-

tween Hunter Road and the village and Patumahoe Road (fromthe railway line and the village). This recreational loop is inregular daily use by a variety of users, walkers, cyclists, joggers,horseriders, dog walkers etc and the two routes mentioned aboveare located on a 100km speed zone. This is particularly impor-tant for creating a safe pathway for children to walk to school andfor other residents to access the village without having to drive,

Link existing walkways in the village to create a network andextend to include and integrate new subdivisions, which should all

include walkways/cycleways,

Other considerations:Any identified routes should be considered with a wider network and philosophyin mind. They will also include ecological corridors, sites, and heritage locationswithin that network so coordination of these other planning considerations willresult in a network of routes that have multiple benefits, areas and goalachievements.

7.9.3 Play Any Structure Plan for Patumahoe should ensure the development of awalkway/cycleway network; largely along stormwater reserves. This network could beextended to provide access to Henrys Scenic Reserve that lies to the southeast of Pa-tumahoe.

Franklin District Growth Strategy 2051 (2007)

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5. TRANSPORT - 5.2 Walking


5.2 WALKWAYS

5.2.1 Hunter Road loop walkway Patumahoe School parents groupThis project is currently underway. It is an initiative by local residents that aims to create a safe, concreted footpathon the Woodhouse Road and Patumahoe Road segments of the Woodhouse Road Patumahoe Road HunterRoad circuit.

5.2.2. Clive Howe Bush Reserve Henrys Bush LinkwayWhakaupoko Landcare, Auckland

Council, private property owners and PVIThe recent council acquisition of Clive Howe Bush reserve and the clearing of the existing track down to the wetlandshas created an opportunity for the collaboration of several parties to benefit the community as a whole. Discussionswith local property owners are taking place that may allow the wetland track to be extended to reach the Henrys Bush

5.2.3. Village walkway/cycleway networkWe would also like support from the Local Board for our plans to create a network of routes that provide access to sites of

ecological and historical significance. Identification of these routes will be aided by the input of our local conservation group, Whakaupoko Landcare and

the recently formed local heritage group.

Current identified possible routes are: Walkway/cycleway adjoining railway line linking Patumahoe/Mauku villages can also provide offroad access to Patumahoe Preschool on Mauku

Road, Extension of Searle stormwater route to include adjoining old quarry site and bush, and possibly create connection to Kingseat Road from

subdivision, Connection from railway route to Mauku Watergardens (Mauku Falls) and St Brides Anglican church (historical site).

This network should aim to integrate the existing and new residential neighbourhoods, and encourage the non-vehicular movement of people within thecommunity.

We ask Auckland Council to begin this process by committing planning and funding to the following pro-jects all of which meet the recommendations for Patumahoe found in the Franklin District Growth Strategy

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5.3.2 Patumahoe/Mauku railway corridor routeDevelop a walkway/cycleway adjoining the railway line linking Patumahoeand Mauku villages. From Patumahoe there is then the potential to developthe trail west towards Waiuku and so include tourist destinations such as theGlenbrook Vintage Railway. Linkages towards Pukekohe are a future devel-opment so as to link with current iniatives such as the Tuakau to Pukekohecycleway/walkway project. This route will be part of the Village walkway/cycleway network proposed in 4.3 and 5.2.3.

Co-ordination with other iniatives in the district and a long term strategy arekey to the success of the above projects. We ask that Auckland Councilsupport us with any interaction with roading or transport agencies, andprovide any necessary resource allocations that can support these priorities ina cohesive and planned manner.

By identifying the requirements now, any future requirements for land,accessways etc can be taken into account when opportunities arise. For

instance, road shoulders can be created whenroads are resealed. Future developments canfund land requirements and work costs.

The second project is to be the first stage of an off-road and primarilyrecreational cycle trail, not only making cycling safer and more conve-nient, but also offering a chance to get more people physically active and

families biking in safe and pleasant conditions via off-road trails. Thisagain, would in the longer term be part of a district wide network and iscentred on making use of rail corridors.

5.3 CYCLEWAYS

We ask that priority be given initially to two projects.

The first is to be Stage 1 of a wider network of commuter/recreational cycleroutes where roads with identified low AADT (average daily traffic volumes)are remediated to have 1.5m (approx.) sealed and marked shoulders. Clearand frequent signage would signal to motorists these shared routes. Lower

speed zones should also be applied along with an education campaign.

5.3.1 Pukekohe Commuter RouteDevelop a commuter route from Pa-tumahoe to Pukekohe via PatumahoeRoad, Eden Road, Russell Road, Bel-mont Road, Factory Road into Victo-ria Street West. From Victoria Street aroute that terminates at the new park

and ride facility can then be identifiedwith signage. Appropriate planningfor cyclists will be factored in to thedesign of the park and ride.

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Patumahoe village is located 12km (10min drive) from the cen-tre of Pukekohe, but only 8km from the outskirts which are con-

tinuing to creep outwards.

It is the through access to Pukekohe for many residents from thesurrounding communities: Kingseat, Glenbrook, Waiau Pa,

Clarks Beach, and Mauku.

Without access to public transport - journeys to and from the

village are taken by private or business owned vehicles, withmost cyclists being recreational or sports cyclists. Walking to-from Pukekohe, while not non-existent would be very rare.

Rural youth are often disadvantaged by the lack of public trans-port, and rely on friends or family to transport them. With theincrease in the driving age, this reliance will be longer at a time

when otherwise, they are becoming more independent.

On the southern side of the village there is an existing operatingrailway which once had a Patumahoe village station. Therailway has multiple trains moving freight to and from the

Glenbrook Steel Mill. It connects to the main trunk line toPukekohe at Paerata. The railway has also been extended fromthe Glenbook Steel Mill line by the Glenbrook Vintage Railway,

which has reinstated the old branch line into Waiuku which

will finally terminate at the town centre near the estuary.

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5. TRANSPORT - 5.4 Public Transport

5.4.1 Initial Spatial Plan for village centreA location for a train station will be defined by any spatial planning for thevillage centre, regardless of current policy and resource allocation, to ascertainthe best position for future proofing and land acquisition requirement.

This Initial Spatial Plan has been requested in the Local Board Annual plan August 2011 and includes considerations from 3.2 and 4.1.

5.4.2 Land acquisition Train Station locationWhen idenfied we ask that any land acquisition include this location which until neededcan be utilised as a passive reserve.

We believe that this approach will ensure any transport planning (vehicles, pedestrians,

cycles) can then be designed with this possibility in mind reducing future adjustmentcosts, increasing networking cohesion and avoiding later increased purchase prices given that the village would have expanded at that stage.

5.4.3 Policy changes for TransportIn our Auckland Plan submission (May 2011) and out Local Board Annual Plan submission(August 2011) we asked Auckland Council to define a fuel price indicator or trend signal

that allows them to re-prioritise the spending and subsidising of public transport, so thatas economic and environmental priorities change, some flexibility is retained in localgovernment that allows a shift in policy and spending without long delay.

From a long term planning perspective there will be greater future use of public trans-port and provision needs to be made now for this.

Planning advice:

Ensure that a location is identified and land acquisitiontakes place. This will allow for plans to be drawn up thathave an element of future proofing about them.



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6. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT - 6.1 Ecological corridors & sites

Ecological sites and corridors have been identified in Patumahoe by the use of contour maps of thevillage and the advice of a Low Impact Design planner from Auckland Council, Hayden Easton.

We ask that the Local Board supports us with any engagement with private landowners,Whakaupoko Landcare and other agencies that will protect and enhance these sites, and encour-age public access. We are encouraged by the current work underway by Whakaupoko Landcareon their Clive Howe reserve and Henrys Bush link (see below), and believe this model can beduplicated to benefit all involved - including Auckland Council.

We believe that identifying these sites within our village will not only allow us to connect sites by anetwork of routes, but also by encouraging use, will increase the protection and enhancement ofthese places.

We also consider that the inclusion of these routes and sites in village planning and developmentwill bring the surrounding rural environment into the built are of the village in a natural andpleasant manner.

Suggestions from participants:We have identified ecological corridors and sites in and around the village some of which

are on private land: Summit hill observation park and creation of summit walkway to be created alongside

development of Patumahoe Hill our submission already sent alongside subdivisionapplication - we ask that provision be made to include this in reserves allocation as thissummit is the highest point in the village and provides a spectacular vantage point,

Extension of Searle stormwater reserve into old quarry and waterfall bush area, Inclusion of Puriri Stand of bush alongside railway 400 m from Patumahoe village in

a railway route between Patumahoe and Mauku,

Development of walkway through village that follows stream bed and will provide accessto residents from Woodhouse Road to Patumahoe Primary School without having to travelalong the road.

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Whakaupoko Landcare is also currently working with Auckland Council, local landowners and PatumahoeVillage Inc on a project that has been included in our submission to the Local Board Annual Draft Plan.

Clive Howe Reserve Henrys Bush track, wetlands and link accessway

Further to recent discussions with landowners on the southern boundary of Patumahoe Village and Patumahoe Village Inc agreement has beenreached that in the long term (5- 10 years) the land zoning should change from Rural (which is the present zoning) to Rural Residential or Residential

zoning.

The reasons for considering this change are due to the following factors; Patumahoe Village Inc has recently been active in looking at long term plans for the future direction of Patumahoe in the next 5- 20 years.

One of the properties within this rezoning area is a chicken farming business.Concern from within the community is that if future growth is to occur inPatumahoe Village and its surrounding district, these types of farmingoperations should be in more rural areas,

Adjacent to the area targeted for rezoning is a public reserve. The local

Whakaupoko Landcare Group with support from the Franklin District Boardhas been active in developing a walkway through this reserve which wouldlink up with Hunters Bush. The walkway would be situated on the boundaryof the rezoned area. Funding would be required for fencing, boardwalk,bridge over a stream in Hunters Bush and native tree plantings. The approxcost of this project would be $30,000.

Included in the rezoned area would be a small reserve which could becomepart of the walkway,

The land in question is owned by three lifestyle block property owners. All ofthe properties are in close proximity to the Patumahoe community so theland in the long term is unproductive for horticultural or agriculturalcommercial use.

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6.1.1 Clive Howe Bush Reserve Henrys Bush linkwayIn our submission to the Local Board Annual Plan (August 2011) we supported thecurrent Whakaupoko Landcare project: Clive Howe Reserve Henrys bush track because it results in multiple benefits to many in the community withone project and also achieves many of the criteria for our transport, natural environment, community values and planning issues with one stroke.

It should also be noted, that many community responses have mentioned that they would prefer the existing chicken farm property to convert toresidential in order to reduce air quality issues. The farm operates well within consent requirements, but for the improved quality of life for the localschoolchildren and residents we believe that the change of landuse would provide ongoing benefits for all for many years to come.

We ask that Auckland Council and the Local Board support this project for the same reasons.

6.1.2 Village Walkway/Cycleway network

Continue working with Whakaupoko Landcare, community groups and other agencies to identify ecological sites or corridors for inclusion in the finalvillage plan and help to protect and enhance such locations.

Planning advice:Use of QEII covenants and grants can be utilised to benefit the privatelandowner as well as the community, so both are served by a coopera-tive approach. QEII grants allow identified native bush and wetlandareas to be regenerated and include public access opportunities.

This approach is very relevant when discussing environmental areas thatare close to residential neighbourhoods, as the opportunities for publicaccess are more likely to be taken up.

Other considerationsDevelopment of any routes that follow these ecological corridors and sites,should consider the overall design of a network that includes access routes andconnections both within the village and beyond.



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Introduction from Andrew Sinclair Whakaupoko Landcare:The Whakaupoko Landcare group that was formed over seven years ago has recently expanded

to include the Patumahoe area. There has been much work with pest control (primarily possumsand rats), as despite the high rural population pest numbers were also high. There is still muchto do with reducing pests to a low level and even in the Council administered reserve of HenrysBush, pest numbers show as being very high despite continuous baiting at a neighbouring prop-erty close by. (Health and Safety issues prevent us from putting bait stations in the Public Reserveand Auckland Council has not controlled the area for some time for pests). We have establishedsome bait stations close to the village and slo put in place a three monthly bird survey at 17 sitesclose to the village. All this is well documented on the village website. We have also introduced

just this month a very thorough pest survey using Chew Cards using a new innovation that we have developed specifically for

Landcare Groups (again, refer www.patumahoe.org.nz Whakaupoko Landcare pages Monitoring).

Up until now there has been limited free native trees available for landowners. We are reviewing what revegetation projects webecome involved in for the future. The Landcare group has also been promoting the elimination of problem weeds with the mainpriority at this stage being Woody Nightshade.

6.2 Regeneration &

Pest/Weed controlSuggestions from participants: Encourage more landowners to be involved in weed control, pest control and bird

surveys, Look at other possible walkways,

Look at another bush reserve in the area, Do a survey of native bush stands in the area (tree id etc).

Other considerations:Considered effort on community and private land often has ongoing positive benefitsfor the wider community. There are many existing projects, schemes and grantsavailable intended to make it easier to source advice and assistance in pest and weed



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6. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT - 6.2 Regneration & Pest/Weed Control

Planning advice:Coordinate efforts of local groups and government with schemes such as the QEII covenantscheme, which will provide resources for bush revegetation, weed and pest control andencourage public access to such areas where suitable.


6.2.1 Village Walkway/Cycle network

Increase the use, maintenance and value of ecological sites by including them on the proposedvillage network of alternative routes. Resources and volunteers can be allocated to keep theseareas weed and pest free.

6.2.2 Environmental improvement projectsWork in coordination with other community groups and Auckland Council to improve effective-ness and scope of projects. Work alongside or in conjunction with any other organisation thathas the same aims as Whakaupoko Landcare in order to educate the community and facilitateimproved natural environment and public access to same.



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There is a significant amount of living history still tethered to Patumahoe by the con-tinued presence of long established families. Further back, we have significant Maorisettlement and history.

More recently, Patumahoe was a thriving rural community in the 1940-s and 1950s boasting facilities, clubs

and services that many a modern day community would love to have. A department store, dairy, mill, sev-eral petrol stations, billiard room and hotel.

Development should be sensitive to this history and background, and acknowledge and enhance this history

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7. HISTORY / HERITAGE


7.1 History collation & preservationPVI offers the use of the community website pages forany residents or groups interested in collating, discussingor preserving local history anecdotes, photos, documentsor stories. Training or assistance will be given to thosewho require or request it by contacting us by mailing:P O Box 172, Patumahoeor

emailing:[email protected].

7.2 Village walkway/cycleway networkCommunity information is required to determine sites ofhistorical significance. Where possible these sites shouldbe included in network planning, and accompanied byrelevant signage or sculptures.



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8. PARKS & RECREATIONAL LAND In order to define an accurate and reasonable land acquisition requirement, we have undertaken thefollowing up to the present time:

contacted existing sports clubs within Patumahoe to ascertain current use figures and projected usefigures for the next few decades,

reviewed and challenged current population figures used by Auckland Council for allocation of parksand reserves,

requested that our Local Board conduct a Feasibility Study to identify current, future and possiblestakeholders to improve community use, and sus-

Active sports Fields and facilitiesCurrent reserves include: Clive Howe Reserve active sports grounds located adjacent to

Primary School, Patumahoe War Memorial Reserve active sports grounds and loca-

tion of sports

Buildings:Clubrooms for : Patumahoe Tennis, Patumahoe Junior Rugby & MaukuCricket Club, Patumahoe Bowling.

Patumahoe War Memorial Hall used and maintained by PatumahoeRugby, available for community hire

Passive ReservesCurrent reserves include: Henrys Bush native reserve located just outside residential bound-

ary of Patumahoe,

Clive Howe Bush reserve recently acquired by Auckland Council aspart of subdivision process



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8. PARKS & RECREATIONAL LAND

Land acquisitionLand acquisition requires the coordination of input from the previ-

ously noted areas of investigation:

Land acquisition for Multi-Use facility and active sports fields

3. Multi-Use Community Centre Item 3.3Clive Howe Bush Reserve Henrys Bush Linkway

4. Planning Intentions - Zoning Issues Item 4.2 5.2 Walkways Item 5.2.2

6.1 Ecological Corridors & Sites Item 6.1.1Village Walkway/Cycleway network

4. Planning Intentions- Zoning Issues Item 4.3 5.2 Walkways Item 5.2.3 6.1 Ecological Corridors & Sites Item 6.1.2 7. History/heritage Item 7.2

Initial Spatial Plan for village centre

3. Multi-Use Community Centre Item 3.2 4. Planning Intentions Zoning Issues - Item 4.1. 5.4 Public Transport Item 5.4.1

The land acquisition requirements of each have been defined withintheir own categories, and have been summarised below in

Conclusion / Action Plan.

Suggestions from participants:

Add to current reserves by negotiation/cooperation with locallandowners to create network of linked ecological, access andheritage sites

Support Whakaupoko Landcare in regeneration, pest and weed

control projects. Acquire residential land adjoining existing fields to allow for

expansion and future growth, Acquire land for designed network of walkways/cycleways or

negotiate with landowners for public access to sites and loca-tions,

Include future location of train station in any spatial plan landacquisition

Other considerations:

Patumahoe War Memorial reserve has longbeen the home of Patumahoe Rugby andsome consideration needs to be given onthe weight this has over current planningadvice and trends.



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8.1 Feasibility Study & Initial spatial planA request for a feasibility study to determine future requirement for active sports fields, and land requirement and location for multi-use facility has beenmade to the Local Board in August 2011.

Included in feasibility study process will be an initial spatial plan for the village centre which will help identify land acquisition priorities and requirementsand act on those recommendations.

8.2 Village Walkway/Cycleway network

Identify immediate and obvious land acquisition needs for Transport section

and include in immediate and long-term budgets, Identify landowners and stakeholders on possible Transport routes and pro-

jects and coordinate with them to plan best outcome for network design

8. PARKS & RECREATIONAL LAND

Planning advice:Advice received from Auckland Council staff is to try and restrictnew land acquisition to rural zoned properties as funding restraintsmake the purchase of residentially zoned land unlikely.

Also, consider whether active sports grounds are desirable in theheart of the village current planning methods locate thesereserves away from the centre of communities in order to encourageall-day movement and life in that important centre.



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Village Characteris-

tics

1.1 Village Characteristics (1. VILLAGE CHARACTER)

People have told us that they value the existing characteristics of Patumahoe village and would like to see them

retained throughout any growth.

Although the Franklin DGS attempted to define the identity and characteristics of Patumahoe, these aspects andvalues need to be community defined rather than committee or planner designed.

Throughout this process we have invited comment regarding this issue and feel that this will be a continuous ac-tivity. Given the responses so far, the priority for most seems to be retaining the existing rural village feel andscale.

Methods of achieving this may include:

Planning growth needs to reflect the village feel and rural environment ie. limit to size of retail andcommercial enterprises in the village centre, Control of type of businesses permitted in this area eg. Use of category in zoning.

1.1 ONGOING

DEVELOPMENT PROJECT:Any future

Village Aesthetics 2.1 Village Aesthetics (2. VILLAGE AESTHETICS)

As a rural village with a strong horticultural background and ancient tangata whenua ties, we believe thatdevelopment and planning should reflect these histories, and include the natural environment which surrounds andsupports us.

Therefore our relevant point of difference is maintained by considering the following aspects during planning anddevelopment projects:

Retain the feel and function of a working rural community, Encourage sympathetic built form in new buildings in central village hub, Create network of accessible natural environment within our residential areas, Design community central hub that can be used for local market days or farmers markets.

2.1 ONGOING

Land acquisition for

Multi-Use facilityand active sports

fields

3.3 Land acquisition for Multi-Use facility and active sports fields (3. MULTI-USE COMMUNITY

CENTRE)

We have also asked the Local Board that budgetary and priority consideration be given to possible land acquisi-tion resulting from this process. Future development contributions can then be utilised to acquire land in orderto help mitigate the effects on the existing village residents.

3.3 PRESENT

DEVELOPMENT PROJECT:

Carter Road residential

zone

SUMMARY & TIMEFRAME



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Environmentalimprovement

projects

6.2.2 Environmental improvement projects (6. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Regeneration & Pest/Weed control)

Work in coordination with other community groups and Auckland Council to improve effectiveness and scope of projects.

Work alongside or in conjunction with any other organisation that has the same aims as Whakaupoko Landcare in order toeducate the community and facilitate improved natural environment and public access to same.

6.2.2 ONGOING

History

collation &preservation

7.1 History collation & preservation (7. HISTORY / HERITAGE)

PVI offers the use of the community website pages for any residents or groups interested in collating, discussing or preservinglocal history anecdotes, photos, documents or stories. Training or assistance will be given to those who require or request itby contacting us by mailing:P O Box 172, Patumahoe or emailing:[email protected].

7.1 ONGOING

Land

acquisition

Land acquisition

Land acquisition requires the coordination of input from the previously noted areas of investigation:

Land acquisition for Multi-Use facility and active sports fields

3. Multi-Use Community Centre Item 3.3Clive Howe Bush Reserve Henrys Bush Linkway

4. Planning Intentions - Zoning Issues Item 4.2 5.2 Walkways Item 5.2.2 6.1 Ecological Corridors & Sites Item 6.1.1

Village Walkway/Cycleway network

4. Planning Intentions- Zoning Issues Item 4.3

5.2 Walkways Item 5.2.3 6.1 Ecological Corridors & Sites Item 6.1.2 7. History/heritage Item 7.2

Initial Spatial Plan for village centre

3. Multi-Use Community Centre Item 3.2 4. Planning Intentions Zoning Issues - Item 4.1. 5.4 Public Transport Item 5.4.1

3.3

4.2

5.2.26.1.1

4.3

5.2.36.1.2

7.2

3.2

4.15.4.1

PRESENT

ONGOING

DEVELOPMENTPROJECT:

Kingseat Road

Carter Road residen-tial zone

Woodhouse Rd

Stage 2

Woodhouse Rd residential zone

Any future


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Patumahoe Village Inc wishes to acknowledge all the assistance it has had in defining the scope andpreparation of this LTCCP submission.

Particularly it wishes to thank:

the 140 people who attended the December March street parties, the 86 residents and business owners who became members of PVI the 250 participants of the Open Day held on Sunday 15 May 2011, all those who have attended meetings or sent through comments by post or email, all the businesses who have supported development of our website and newsletters,

Ron Gordon Principal, and staff of Patumahoe Primary School for the use of their equipment andsupport,

Angela Smith Principal, and staff of Mauku Primary School for the use of their school and support, staff of the previous Franklin District Council namely Rob Harris & Jane McCartney, staff of current Auckland Council Rose Ward, Greg Lowe, Andrew Moor, Hayden Easton (previously

ARC), Solomon Brett, Manoj Ragupathy, Dan & Nick from LIDIG team Chairman Andy Baker and members of the Local Board, in particular Dan Lynch, Bill Cashmore, Jan

Sinclair, Megan Ranchod & Jill Naysmith our previous ARC councillor, Dianne Glenn, our current councillor, Des Morrison, our Patumahoe sports clubs for the use of their venues and participation, Joel Umali, coordinator of the Flaxroots Village Planning programme in North Auckland for his

sharing of information and invitation to join his network, members of the nucleus group who have worked under considerable time restraints and seen the

project through.



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APPENDIX

Documents

Patumahoe Village Plan - Final Draft Review October 2011