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Submission to LTP 2012-2022 Patumahoe Village Incwww.patumahoe.org.nz email: [email protected]

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Summary - submission for the Auckland Council 2012-2022 LTP

General:

Establishment of a community planning framework that can act as a reference for LocalBoards and community groups to see how partnerships between organisations can improveoutcomes and support initiatives when they occur,

That development contributions collected are allocated within communities, and spendingprioritised with substantive community involvement in determining projects,

That the rural village designation allows for development of separate reserve allocationfor village greens, and acknowledgement of different requirements for parks and reservesallocations to offset the lack of other amenities for all rural residents and surrounding areas,

Auckland Transport planning be closely coordinated with the area and community spatialplans to prevent disjointed projects, and improve outcomes,

Creation of outcome driven legislation and plans rather than specific rules which apply to all,and are relevant to few.

Patumahoe specific:

Planning resources be provided by Auckland Council to design and implement a PatumahoeVillage Spatial Plan that utilises the consultation and community designs we have compiled.This plan, or reference to it, is to be included in the LTCCP for 2012-2022 as a referencedocument for all Auckland Transport, Auckland Council and private development until it is

updated or replaced Allocation to Patumahoe village of Parks & Reserves and community levies received in the

form of development contributions from residential and commercial development in andaround the village,

Support for a locally designed network of walking and cycling routes within and around thevillage when considering such spending in the locality, and also when processingdevelopment applications when they occur,

Identification of ecological and historical sites within the village and its close environs thatmay be accessed and enhanced in the future,

Change of landuse designations as specified by the Whakaupoko Landcare project (, Further designation of commercial zoning into Categories 1, 2 and 3 and appropriate

allocation of this zoning in the Patumahoe Village Spatial Plan;

Acquisition of land such as defined by Options 1 and 2, or any alternative that will achievethe same long-term objectives of reconfiguration of central council reserve that have beenmentioned

Allow for future consolidation of existing sports facilities into one centre which alsowill cater to a wider remit,

Allow for upgrading of tennis courts when suitable (and addition of netball court) tobe included alongside this centre,

Maintain as minimum existing active sports green fields (ie. two rugby fields, whichaccommodate a cricket pitch)

Retention of existing facilities in current locations: Patumahoe Rugby Clubrooms(Patumahoe War Memorial Hall) and Patumahoe Volunteer Fire Station,

When all upgrades and consolidation are achieved, then reconfiguration of remainingcouncil reserve can be undertaken to include Category 1 commercial zoning &

residential AND a formal village green appropriate to Patumahoes rural villagedesignation,

Support for a sustainably designed village sized multi-use community centre, to reflect thediversity of our community and catchment population and improve the liveability of ourvillage for existing and future residents,

Coordinated management with Auckland Council, a created Patumahoe Village PlanningCommittee and Auckland Transport with projects that impact on Patumahoe village,

Auckland Council and representatives work with Patumahoe Village Inc to determine methodof achieving and funding defined outcomes,

Indirect financial support of our consultation methods by purchasing space on our websiteand community newsletters.

Our 60 page consultation document is available both online and for printable download.

Also online can be found any submissions made to Auckland Council, minutes of committee meetings, online versions ofcommunity newsletters and associated news articles.

To view please visit: www.patumahoe.org.nz

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Background

Patumahoe Village has been repeatedly identified as a growth node, initially by FranklinDistrict Council and the Auckland Regional Council, and subsequently by Auckland Council;

Previously, residential growth within the village has been incremental and easily assimilated; Vastly increased growth both in density and area, is now being focused within Village

boundaries with little long term planning for central village areas to cope with thesesignificant population and density increases;

Village planning to date has been driven by private developers with specific projects. Theyhave interacted with council with limited input from community and little consideration ofoverall long term Village planning;

Patumahoe population is likely to expand well beyond previous expectations and given theextent of land indicated for development, with an average occupancy of 2.5 people perhousehold will easily meet the population figure of 2,500 under current DGS boundaries.(For reference: this is almost the size of Tuakau as at the last (2005) census);

Our central village area is surrounding by residential zoning. If this land is developed withouta Village Structure Plan and Spatial Plan review an significant opportunity will be lost tomaintain and enhance current amenity, and future financial, environmental and social costswill increase as a result;

Our community has spoken strongly and in the central area we would at least like to retainthe current equivalent sports areas;

Equally community indicates that certain businesses should be located in the existing hub which at present includes the council reserve;

In addition many support the inclusion of appropriate Village Green space and some form ofmulti purpose Community Centre.

To DateWe have engaged with the community and with this submission delivered what we believe isexcellent long term planning solutions that fit well with the much publicised future direction ofAuckland Council. We believe that the quality of this input is a marked improvement on whathas happened in the past reinforcing Auckland Councils stated intention that engagement withthe Community is highly desirable. We have found that the Village shares many of AucklandCouncils aspirations for a more sustainable environment and liveable communities.

In addition in the short space of 18 months we have managed some considerable achievements.

Extensive website; Wide range of community meetings/street parties/open days/forums etc; Establishment of a quarterly newsletter; Extension of Whakaupoko Landcare boundaries to include this area has happened. A

walkway on our boundary is underway linking nearby bush. Landowner consent and ACapproval has already been achieved and initial working bees. Pest Control and birdmonitoring is in progress.

In order to upskill, the committee has also sought advice from Low Impact Design planners,spatial planners, and transport advisor. We have also referenced and researched the work of thePorirua Village Planning initiative, and become members of the North Auckland based council

attended Flaxroots Village Planning network. The process has not been without its frustrationas while Auckland Council has been a strong advocate for Community voice there has been littletechnical planning support available from within Auckland Council.

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Our role in working with Auckland CouncilIn accordance with our submission our committee believes that partnership between AucklandCouncil, Auckland Transport and well-informed community groups and clubs will produce thebest outcomes.

So that the momentum is not lost our plans are:

To form a specific Patumahoe Village Planning committee that is easily accessible toAuckland Council and Auckland Transport and which retains excellent networks forcommunity consultation and information sharing. Ideally this would include

representatives from all our local sports clubs, schools, playcentre, volunteerorganisations, residents and business owners;

To remain actively involved with projects to enhance the local village; Increase the knowledge of Village planning within our local community. For instance it is

planned to organise a 3 day trip around other villages to identify opportunities andexperience first hand success stories that may have application to Patumahoe;

Advocate to Auckland Council and its representatives on the need for support andresources for local planning initiatives,

To provide opportunities for other community groups to apply for funding for communityprojects under our organisation,

Make submissions on planning documents as consultation opportunities arise.We look forward to ongoing communication with the Local Board and the support for a spatial

plan development for Patumahoe with particular emphasis on the Village central area.

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INTRODUCTION

Consultation processes

To determine genuine village priorities we collated the information received during consultationand divided it into categories:1. Village Character2. Village Aesthetic

3. Multi-Use community centre4. Planning Zoning issues5. Transport Traffic, Walkways, Cycleways, Public Transport6. Natural environment Ecological corridors, regeneration and pest control7. History/Heritage8. Parks & Recreational Land

Each category was considered in the following manner:

Suggestions received from the community; Planning advice received from council low impact design and spatial planners, Additional information relating to existing council plans or proposed changes.

As many of these categories overlap, proposals or solutions for one often impacts positively on

others. Alternatively, when viewed from multiple aspects detrimental impacts on othercategories can be identified and alternate or modified proposals can be designed.

Conclusions drawn in each category are accurate as of October 2011.

All these categories and connections have been considered when developing our submissions toAuckland Council.

We acknowledge that these conclusions will change over time and our proposal to AucklandCouncil reflects and allows for these adjustments.

For the full consultation document please visit the website: www.patumahoe.org.nz and viewthe Patumahoe Village Inc pages.

Information can be viewed online, or downloaded and printed.

In addition, each sporting club with facilities existing in Patumahoe, were approached with therequest of their facility needs for at least 30 years into the future. This is critical to planningPatumahoes future requirements because the contour of the land around the village centre -where sports is traditionally located - limits the options that will be available when residentialdevelopment is taken up.

Patumahoe Rugby indicated they would like an additional one or two fields to their existingfields. Patumahoe Cricket and Tennis clubs determined that existing facility capacity would besufficient. Patumahoe Bowling Club requires an immediate upgrade to their green, and last year

underwent a review process for the club. However, they are still in a situation at present wherethey require funding for a new green and continuing maintenance.

Planning advice and approaches were also given by planners from the Low Impact Design teamwithin Auckland Council, and further advice was obtained from planners within the spatialplanning team. Existing legislation was referenced, and submissions towards the Auckland Plan,and Local Board plans were made.

All this information was the basis for the submission to Auckland Councils LTCCP (Long TermPlan) which specifies funding and priorities for the next ten years (2012 -2022).

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PRIORITY CONSIDERATIONS

Community consultation has indicated overwhelmingly that existing residents areconcerned that large scale residential growth is underway and planned without aconsidered review of the impact taking place.

Almost all respondents valued the existing green spaces in the middle of the

village, and would like to see this retained in some form. This council ownedreserve space includes a war memorial reserve and is the home to Patumahoesrugby, touch rugby, tennis, bowling and cricket clubs.

Equally, strongly, respondents believed that certain types of commercial growthshould be accommodated within this central area.

It is apparent, when the centre of Patumahoe village is viewed as a pivotal areafor long-term spatial planning, that an opportunity exists for Auckland Council tomake a significant improvement for current and future residents, businesses andvisitors by taking a long-term strategic view.

Unusually, there are many significant ecological sites within the existing villageand the DGS boundaries that can be accommodated and linked with little morethan foresight when consenting development. Other linkages have beenidentified that can retrospectively be applied, when funding is allocated orfundraising has taken place. What is required from Auckland Council for this tobe achieved is acceptance of a long-term walking/cycle network project,consultation on this when development applications are received, and consentsfor work to be done when required.

The enhancements of identified sites can take place as a collaboration between

private property owners, the community and council.

This approach would go a long way in defining how a rural village canindependently identify features of significance, and how each village while usingthe same planning techniques can identify and enhance their own communitycharacteristics.

Under current planning and consultation practices this is not happening.

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PLANNING/ZONING ISSUES

Current priorities of community as reflected by consultation

Requirement for considered review of the central area currently councilreserve with an acknowledgement of the rural village aspect and the needto accommodate commercial space. In addition, spatial planning that can beimplemented is required for the village as a whole in order to create asustainable liveable community,

Identification and linkages of ecological sites that will bring access to thesurrounding environment to the built form of the village, its residents and itsvisitors,

Creation of a suitably sized facility and reserve that serves the diverse andlong-term needs of the whole community, and endeavours to strengthen thecommunity values that currently exist,

recognition of existing use and long time accommodation of particularstructures such as the Patumahoe Rugby clubrooms and existing VolunteerFire Station. These facilities are considered to be a vital part of thecommunity, and their current locations are suitable for their current and

continued use. Aside from the current social and community value placed onthese facilities, it is considered that the extra traffic resulting fromdevelopment in Patumahoe, and Kingseat will make these locationsunsuitable for a substantially large increase in patronage, and any facilitiesthat require this should be located elsewhere. However, continued thoughtis being given to how the Patumahoe Rugby clubrooms can be developed byits membership. Also, in the case of the Patumahoe Volunteer Fire Station,the land is owned by NZ Fire Service, it is strategically located for a numberof different destination routes and the existing noise from callouts isaccepted by current residents,

acknowledgement that such large increases in population withoutaccompanying Village wide spatial planning adds to the stress on social andcultural networks that occurs,

Auckland Transport also needs to create a coordinated village plan that tiesin with the resultant spatial plan, and identifies and creates a staged projectproposal that deals with traffic, walkways, cycleways and public transportaccess.

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Patumahoe Village Draft Spatial Plan

How we determined a basic preliminary Village Plan for discussion:

On advice from the Low Impact Designplanners, we identified the ecologicalcorridors and sites within and aroundPatumahoe that or of significance, orprovide access corridors betweencommunity areas. These includefeatures such as streambeds, thesummit of Patumahoe Hill as thehighest point in the village, native bushareas, natural water features etc. Atthis stage, no consideration is given toownership as this exercise is used toprovide the basic framework byidentifying locations which will never

be built environments.

Once this framework has beenestablished, it becomes possible to seelikely routes for off-road walking andcycling. Priority would be given toroutes that link natural environmentsand amenities, such as access to

waterfalls and bush, or links betweenresidential development and the localschool and playcentre.

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Then possible locations for commercial zoning are identified, along with suitablelocations for additions to existing community facilities and reserves

When the previous considerations are overlaid the existing village map, it

becomes apparent that a sound base for a Village Spatial Plan has been created.

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SUBMISSION TOPICS

1. FRANKLIN VILLAGE PLANNING NETWORK

We believe that many of the other communities within Franklin face similarchallenges to Patumahoe, although Patumahoe may be unique in that it has beentargeted for growth without any specific review of spatial planning.

Two other Franklin communities that were identified in similar ways by FranklinDistrict Council underwent significant review with councillors and planners Kingseat and Pokeno, and produced detailed spatial plans for community spacesand walkways within the villages.

We ask that Auckland Council create a framework that can be referred to by thelocal board and interested community groups that facilitates communication oftimely and local information in both directions between the Local Board and thelocal communities.

Information from Auckland Council and Auckland Transport would include: localprojects involving community parks, facilities and transport requirments, as wellas consent applications and considerations. Also, this communication mustinclude timely notice of any legislative changes that would impact on the localresidents or businesses.

Identified community network groups can also act as ONE of the conduits forcommunity consultation, as well as disseminating information received fromcouncil, utilising whatever resources they have to hand.

We believe that quality information provided at local level can aid in better

decision making processes, which not only reduce the likelihood of inappropriateprojects, but also allow for community characteristics to be defined andenhanced by locals rather than clumsily imposed by central planning procedures.

Also, if Auckland Council assists this programme by providing planning resources,local communities can upskill in terms of planning directions and requirementsand consequently community priorities and values will reflect this.

To help facilitate this without directly funding unelected organisations we askthat Auckland Council purchase advertising on suitable community websites or

publications to aid with the cost of producing those items, until a formal modelis introduced that can deal with those ongoing costs.

Important note: It appears that one of the reasons community groups resistcoordination efforts is the belief that local government does not truly listen toconsultation, and by joining together they will dilute the voice of theirparticular organisation. An Auckland Council defined framework such as thiswill go a long way to convincing communities otherwise and would encouragethem to coordinate efforts in order to achieve the best outcome for all.

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1a. FRANKLIN VILLAGE PLANNING NETWORK - Patumahoe specific

As mentioned previously, we have determined a process that will allow for acontinued long-term vision to be implemented, in a manner determined by thelocal community and initially funded for by development as it happens in thevillage.

We propose that a specific Patumahoe Village Planning committee is created.Representatives from each existing club will be on the committee, in order toact as a conduit of information to and from each club. Also, invitations to thelocal schools, playcentre, fire service, businesspeople and residents will also beissued so that a full and reflective view of the community can be held whensetting priorities and projects.

When development takes place, the board will already have a list of projects prioritised in order of importance. These priorities will obviously changedepending on which development takes place and the scale of impact. To allowfor this, each time a development is in consent or implementation a review of

this list will then be undertaken, with consultation and communication to thelocal community about changes via meetings, newsletters and website postings.

When this process is completed, the committee will confirm with the LocalBoard where Patumahoe would like the Parks & Reserves, and Community leviesto be spent in accordance with the result.

Advantages of this proposal:

Village Planning Committee will reflect the views and priorities of thePatumahoe community as it naturally changes due to growth and over time,

Local community members are continually upskilling in terms of planning andgrowth considerations and this results in a wider view of how different needsinteract and are accommodated,

Local projects to offset this growth are determined and funded bydevelopment contributions as growth occurs and so acts as a restorativebalance for village life;

Projects are determined by local stakeholders and those with the best insightinto their community with support from the Local Board,

Local Board members are elected every three years, and it is likely thatduring that time, many do not have direct knowledge of small communitiessuch as Patumahoe, this structure will allow good decision making to occur

despite this, A long term vision of Patumahoe can ensure a coordinated transition that

strengthens and enhances current village networks sporting, social, businessand schooling as the population increases.

We ask that our Local Board assist with the continuation of this communityservice by purchasing space on our local website and within our quarterlynewsletters.

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2. DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS

It is our submission that parks and reserves and community developmentcontributions received by Auckland Council should be spent within thatcommunity in order to identify and enhance those values and amenities thatcurrently exist. At least 80% of these funds should go towards this objective,with extra consideration given to those communities undergoing significantchange.

Both existing and new residents pay a price for accelerated growth. Existingresidents are affected by the loss of current quality of amenities and changes insocial and physical environment. New residents pay not only the form offinancial levies, but in possible resentment from long-term residents aboutgrowth that delay assimilation and participation in the community.

For this reason, in communities that have been identified as high-growth, suchas Patumahoe, considered consultation and review should take place to ensureno loss of amenity for current residents, and enhancement of community spaces

to offset the impact a greater population will have on social, cultural andeconomic networks.

We believe that the solution that we have determined for our village, can beutilised by Auckland Council to work with other communities as a method of bestpractice.

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2a. DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS - Patumahoe specific:

Patumahoe is a well established, utilised and valued community hub. Not justfor Patumahoe residents, but from many surrounding areas.

Within the last decade or so, a private Structure Plan for a central property wasimplemented and consented that resulted in the upgrading of infrastructure andthe planned increase of residential properties at a rate not yet experienced bythe village.

In addition, both Franklin District Council and the Auckland Regional councilidentified Patumahoe as a growth node. This was shown in the District GrowthStrategy produced by FDC, and reinforced by its identification as a growthRural Village by Auckland Council draft plans.

To date, one stage of a three stage development has taken place along withanother smaller subdivision. An application for resource consent for anotherresidential development, extending the DGS has been lodged. In both of the

earlier cases, development levies for Parks & Reserves and community have notbeen spent in Patumahoe to offset the impact of large scale development.

DEVELOPMENTS IN LINE FORPATUMAHOE

Our proposal submitsthat a community-ledinitiative will be able todefine a long-termvision for Patumahoe

that will assignpriorities, responses andappropriate projects foreach development thattakes place.

As there is no way todetermine how or whendevelopments occur anyattempt to predefinecommunity requirements would be inappropriate. Our proposal for a village

planning board/committee would redress this.

As development takes place and local contributions are assessed thecommunity itself will review and prioritise needs alongside the long-term valuesof Patumahoe. The result is then given to the Local Board to determine howthose contributions are to be spent.

We envisage that such a partnership between the local community and AucklandCouncil would benefit both groups.

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3. ALLOCATION OF PARKS & RESERVES Rural communities

Allocations of Parks & Reserves in rural villages are currently calculated usingprescribed population figures and density allocations based on urban policies.

Rural villages and communities have an opportunity to purchase land at a farlower cost per hectare than urban communities, and often grounds and facilitiesare strongly supported in maintenance and repairs by local community members.Despite this, the same urban density formula is currently applied, and excessfunds diverted elsewhere.

We submit that rural villages forego access to other amenities such as publictransport, waste management services, libraries, and other community services.This reduction in the cost of providing rural parks and reserves, can be utilisedby providing either greater areas of reserve space within the built area, ordeveloping other community facilities or ideally - a combination of both.

3a. ALLOCATIONS OF PARKS & RESERVES Rural communities - Patumahoe

specific

Population figures for Patumahoe inherited by FDC are demonstrably flawed, andin do not take into account in any way the actual catchment population of thevillage. This would be apparent to any statistician that was engaged todetermine village use, but has not been undertaken either by the previous FDCor by Auckland Council. Given the cancellation of the 2011 census, these flawedfigures are likely to be continually applied until the results of the next census ora specific calculation is determined.

Given the higher density and number of newer residents, it is foreseeable that

the level of access to surrounding farmlands and environments that have beenenjoyed by existing residents for many years due to personal relationships, willdiminish and be eliminated in the future. For that reason, specific attentionneeds to be given to providing access to natural environments within the villageand its environs where possible. We are fortunate that in Patumahoe village,several such sites exist within the DGS boundaries or close to it, and islands ofgreen can be linked within the built areas.

In Patumahoe, several sites and linkages are obvious and this approach onlyneeds to be acknowledged by Auckland Council and included in any PatumahoeVillage spatial plan before implementation of development takes place.

We understand that current District Plan restricts options at present, but wouldlike changes to be made to those plans that would allow different models to beadopted for use.

Some of these models include: purchase of facilities by community trust,partnership of ownership with community trust and Auckland Council, creationof income streams to offset costs.

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4. SPECIFIC CHANGE OF ZONING REQUEST Whakaupoko Landcare & Patumahoe Village Inc

In line with commentsreceived during consultation,we support the currentrequest for change of Landusefor the properties identifiedbelow.

Benefits to community:

Owner has opportunity todevelop land instead ofupgrading chicken farmfacilities which will avoidadverse effects ofcombining existingresidential, school and rural

use of closely locatedproperties,

Creates an access from residential village to existing bush reserve that isundergoing a regeneration project with Whakaupoko Landcare,

Begins the creation of a network of walking/cycling routes that identify andconnect ecological sites or corridors within the village.

A: CT number: NA39A/275 Legal Description: Lot 1 DP 82415 Area: 0.8094Change from RURAL to RESIDENTIAL.Already within DGS and connects adjoining property noted in B to

existing residential area.

B: CT number: NA139D/495 Legal Description: Lot 2 DP211908 Area: 3.1125Change from RURAL to RESIDENTIAL.Adjoining DGS on boundary line, and change of landuse will allowcompensatory development of residential as existing chicken farm isremoved. Consultation has indicated this extra residential area isconsidered preferable to existing land use.

C: CT number: NZ139D/496 Legal Description: Lot 3 DP211908 Area: 5614

Change from RURAL to RURAL-RESIDENTIAL or appropriate lifestyle blocks.Project with Whakaupoko Landcare and Auckland Council allows for publicaccess across land to link existing native bush reserves Clive Howe andHenrys Bush. These reserves currently have no walking track access, andthis would be the first such off road access in the village. Land contourmakes it unsuitable for alternative primary production use.

This project is currently coordinated by the Whakaupoko Landcare group, Auckland Council andprivate landowners and provides the community with immediate and ongoing benefits.Patumahoe Village Inc is in support of such community and council partnerships.

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5. CATEGORIES OF COMMERCIAL ZONING

Patumahoe is identified as requiring 0.3 ha of commercial zones by the DGS. Webelieve that identification of the location of this landuse is critical to enhancingthe liveable areas of Patumahoe while still allowing economic activity andgrowth.

We ask that commercial zoning within Patumahoe be divided by category andthese categories will cater to different types of business while not prohibitingthem.

Category 1: Retail, hospitality and professional office spaces.Category 2: Trades and light industryCategory 3: Heavy industry

Category 1 will be encouraged and supported within the central village area,with the other categories being located and supported at greater distances fromthe hub.

Both community consultation and planning advice identify the currently ownedcouncil reserves as the most ideal place for Category 1, with the addedrequirement that existing green spatial areas are retained and enhancedalongside development.

This gives council a unique opportunity to strategically design a village centrethat will accommodate planned growth, while maintaining and enhancingexisting community social, cultural and historical values.

5a. MODERATE TO HIGH DENSITY BUILT FORM

We also support the need for higher density development within Patumahoe, butconsider that any change in density must be accompanied with superlativedesign outcomes ie. Higher density improved design quality positiveoutcome.

For example, if commercial development of Category one was to take place inthe central area, it would be both reasonable and desirable to accompany thisdevelopment with upper story residential development. This will diminish theimpact of the commercial development, and help retain the village feel by

keeping residents within the heart of the village alongside businesses.

Also, many older residents who have farmed or worked on large blocks of land,will require smaller residences and landholdings as time goes on. If theopportunity exists for them to continue their connection with Patumahoe, thismay be provided by small scale moderate to high-density developments suitablefor this use.

As long as higher density is accompanied with improved standard of living andconnectivity, we consider this to be an acceptable small part of the futuredevelopment for Patumahoe.

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6. Patumahoe Village MULTI-USE FACILITY

At present, we understand that the current sports park at Karaka is drawing asignificant amount of funding for sports activities.

We submit that this facility appears to be a badly located resource not only forPatumahoe and surrounding residents, but also the wider community and that

we would prefer to see funding distributed more evenly around the FranklinLocal Board area.

We also submit that we would rather have development contributions go towardsa community centres with a wider remit; one that caters for existing sports clubsbut accommodates other community uses, such as casual sports groups oractivities and classes and activities for old, young and those in the middle.

We believe that Patumahoe village with its current supporting infrastructure,catchment population and centrally local sports fields is an ideal situation for asmall multi-use community centre.

We also conclude that a greater number of smaller sized community locatedcentres is preferable to a large complex for the following reasons:

Allows for community to develop sense of ownership of centre which is notpossible with large complexes,

As the perceived local ownership of the centre increases, so will theutilisation, as well as a local commitment to support and celebrate thefacility,

A greater diversity of the community is provided for in a multi-use facility,which can be seen as a microcosm of that that exists within the village,

Human scale centres are more likely to be sustainable, as they becomevalued in the community and attract local volunteers and donations,

A local centre defined, designed and built for and by locals will go a long wayto creating a liveable village as intended in the Auckland Plan.

How will such a Multi-Use centre in Patumahoe be funded?We believe that Patumahoe collected development levies should be used toprovide a significant funding base, which can be then increased and completedby fundraising activities and successful grant applications.

We would be aiming for a sustainable community facility, one that requires aminimum of future funding needs. This is more likely to occur with a villagesized facility that is collectively used not only by the sports clubs, but byresidents, businesses and other groups.

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7. LAND ACQUISITIONPatumahoe specific:

Given the conflicting advice received by different departments and personnelwithin Auckland Council we have identified in our consultation process thosevalues that are most important to the community and defined what is needed topreserve them.

A reconfigured village centre that accommodates:

Category 1 zoned commercial growth, A designed community village green, The existing Patumahoe Rugby clubrooms and Patumahoe Volunteer Fire

Station,

Location and construction of a community centre that caters for the localand surrounding residents. This includes consideration of existing sportsclubs and facilities, tennis courts, netball courts, bowling green, tworugby fields and cricket pitch. However this is not restricted to sportsonly use, and should accommodate other uses and stakeholders

The rugby club identified the requirement for additional sports fieldswithin the next 30 years.

To accommodate this criteria two possible land acquisitions have been identifiedbut are not intended to be the only possible options.

Their suitability has been determined by contour as suitability for active sportsfields (given that existing use will be reconfigured to accommodate commercialgrowth and village green at some time in the future and more fields have beenrequested, and may be required).

We acknowledge that with more detailed consideration during a VillageSpatial Plan design process and input from Auckland Council and other

community organisations and members other solutions to the objectivesgiven above may be found but we do believe that the best time for

identification and acquisition is before development takes place that restrictsoptions.

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Option 1: Adjoining existingcouncil War Memorial reservePart acquisition of propertylocated on Carter Road, unable toaccess references on GIS viewer.Adjoining the current reserve is landcurrently zoned residential but as yetundeveloped. Between this residential

zone and the railway is land zoned ruralbut contained within the District GrowthStrategy. Extending the reserve to allowfor reconfiguration and commercialdevelopment within the centre, wouldrequire the acquisition of land on thecurrently residential zoned property.

Advantages of Option 1

Existing location of sports clubs and activities is preserved, and enhanced byaddition of other uses within a multi-use hub.

Development and design of commercial area in this pivotal central location isdetermined by local community,

Allow for staged replacement of existing clubs by commercial zoning andvillage green in line with private development, and without interfering withcontinued use,

Cultivates a green heart to the village, which includes a formallydesignated village green and which is often not possible in establishedcommunities

Disadvantages of Option 1

Land adjoining current reserve and most appropriate for extension is alreadyzoned residential and therefore is expensive to purchase. Patumahoe VillageInc supports the rezoning of alternate land as a negotiation tool, if AucklandCouncil is willing to undertake it with the owners of this property

Under Franklin District Council guidelines, using their population figures andtheir commitment to Karaka Sportspark it is unlikely that Patumahoe will bein line with the purchase of extra sports fields. However, as mentionedpreviously population figures are inaccurate, and our submission defines ourperspective in terms of allocation methods for rural villages. Our plan alsoidentifies that current reserve space is ideally placed for future commercialdevelopment, and timely purchase of extra reserve space will not only

guarantee continued village aesthetics and values, but make sure the heartof the village is not fragmented in the future by lack of availableundeveloped land.

Results in surfeit of active sports fields for a period, while development andredesign of central area takes place. This can be accommodated by a changeof ownership to a trust, community-council partnership or a lease purchaseby the community of the land that needs to be redesigned.

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Option 2: Part purchase of landon border of village outside ofDGS but geographically andgeologically suited for activesports fields.

CT: 90080 Legal Description:DP191961 Lot 2 Lot 4

Advantages of Option 2

Creates a natural barrierbetween future higher densityresidential development andexisting lifestyle blocks, in alocation geographically and ecologically suited for its purpose,

Can be purchased and developed without impacting on existing use areas.Becomes first stage in redevelopment of existing council reserve,

Rural zoning reduces cost of acquisition, although Patumahoe Village Incsupports rezoning of suitable land as a negotiation tool as a method ofcompensating landowners for purchase, remaining development levies can beutilised for development of land and other priorities,

Allows for considered development of community reserves which may or maynot include other community uses, such as skateparks or exercise circuits,

Creates islands of green that can be linked in a spatial plan within the builtform of the village while maintaining the central green heart,

Will allow parking spaces to be utilised as commuter spaces during the week,and sports parking on the weekends without interfering with the commercialfunctioning of the village,

Will link to proposed railway corridor route and highlights existing boundarynative bush plantings.

Disadvantages of Option 2

Under Franklin District Council guidelines, using their population figures andtheir commitment to Karaka Sportspark it is unlikely that Patumahoe will beable to justify purchase of extra sports fields. However, as mentionedpreviously population figures are inaccurate, and our submission defines ourperspective in terms of allocation methods for rural villages. Our plan alsoidentifies that current reserve space is ideally placed for future commercialdevelopment, and timely purchase of extra reserve space will not only

guarantee continued village aesthetics and values, but make sure the heartof the village is not fragmented in the future by lack of availableundeveloped land.

Results in surfeit of active sports fields for a period, while development andredesign of central area takes place. This can be accommodated by a changeof ownership to a trust, community-council partnership or a lease purchaseby the community of the land that needs to be redesigned.

Requires relocation of changing facilities for new sports fields while clubfunctions and meetings can be accommodated in a new multi-use facility.

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8. HOW CAN WE MAKE THIS HAPPEN?

8a. Funding sources: Development leviesGiven our submission on Development contributions we believe funding forthese proposals to develop Patumahoe as a long-term sustainable village shouldcome from the development contributions received as residential and otherdevelopment takes place. This could then be further supplemented bycommunity fundraising activities and successful grant applications.

This acknowledges not only the impact of residential growth on a longestablished community, but also the higher valuations (and consequently rates)paid by residents and businesses. This higher premium is due to the existingattractiveness of a small rural village with many amenities, which is alreadyimpacted by development and will only be negatively so if the centre ofPatumahoe village is not reviewed to accommodate the community concerns.

We have identified in the map shown on Page 12, areas within the DistrictGrowth Strategy that are already zoned residential, already consented

residential, under consent application, or within the DGS boundaries. It isapparent when looking at this map, comparison of the increase in householdsplanned to existing households - indicates the large scale impact on existingsocial, community networks and values.

Especially, when further consideration is given to the higher density ofhouseholds that will be accommodated on the new residential sites.

8b. Funding sources: Fundraising and DonationsIn addition to development levies, local fundraising and donations will play inpart in providing community facilities.

8c. Funding sources: Passive income streamsModels can be found that allow Community Trusts to own land or facilities thatgenerate income. With Local Board support, Patumahoe would be ready todevelop such a model for their village. This could include community purchaseof currently zoned reserve land for future high-density commercial developmentwithin the village, or partnership with the community multi-use centre.

8d. Alternative models: Community trust ownership of land and/or facilitiesThis approach has two benefits:1. Auckland Council is not required to be a developer to meet identified futureneeds for commercial space.2. This reduces the current reserve allocation and allows land to be purchasedfor the resulting addition to future requirements for active sports fields.

8e. Alternative model: Community long-term lease of land and/or facilitiesThis approach can be used to hold current reserve land until developmentreaches a point where it can be released from lease, and rezoned forcommercial or otherwise.

8f. Alternative model: Community trust partnership with Auckland Council of

land or facilitiesA combination of both alternative models may produce the best outcome.

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Submission to LTP 2012-2022 Patumahoe Village Inc@

Without outcome defined legislation and guidelines, it is almost impossible tomeet the criteria AND achieve the best long-term outcomes for communities andAuckland Council. This includes financial costs and impacts on social, culturaland environmental connections.

We believe that intent must be followed by commitment to allow innovative andlocal solutions to be adopted and implemented. Especially, in this case wherefunding will be provided by development and spatial planning has not beenundertaken in line with development growth.

We ask that however it is achieved, commitment is given by AucklandCouncil and our Local Board, to make this future-proofing of our village apart of the Long-Term Plan, and we will play our part as partners in that

process.

We also ask that we be given a hearing on this submission in order topresent these ideas to Auckland Council

Patumahoe Village Inc,PO Box 172,Patumahoe 2440

Email:[email protected]

Documents

LTP 2012-2022 Submission