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I’ve just finished reading the Commissioner’s decision in granting consent and have a few observations to make.
But before that. If you are of the mind that this development is on the up-and-up, again – please avert your eyes as what follows will irritate you somewhat. Don’t feel … View moreI’ve just finished reading the Commissioner’s decision in granting consent and have a few observations to make.
But before that. If you are of the mind that this development is on the up-and-up, again – please avert your eyes as what follows will irritate you somewhat. Don’t feel compelled to comment unless you are prepared to stay on topic – if you go off topic I may choose to reply and likely more than just irritate you, ok? I’m not in the mood for yahoos - grownups speaking only.
I have also noticed that there are a few individuals out there that I can only describe as pro-dev hacks who attempt to undermine objective discussion on this subject (why?), even going so far as to deleting my posts and kicking me off our community Facebook page. I can still see you – and I know who you are.
Just to remind everyone, we #3’s are of the position that 99% of the development plan is nothing more than “window dressing” (a means to an end) so as to smooth the way for establishing a Truck Stop on the site.
The only thing viable in the plan is the (desperately looking) unmanned petrol/diesel station.
The Commissioner's report reads “… it will be efficient to adopt all of Ms Styles’ report, and it should be read as part of this decision”. Styles’ was brought in as a consultant to basically ratify WDC’s planning decision - which makes the development plan possible.
The Commissioner goes on to say “…there is some dispute about the likely effects on the environment (as widely defined in the Act) of the proposal, but I concur with her analysis of these and adopt it”. This is an important bit – because if he didn’t concur then the non-complying Resource Consent Application would automatically have become “Publically Notifiable”. I have to assume here that Styles’ has never had one of her recommendations re ‘environmental impacts’ challenged in a court – she must have a bullet proof resume – well done if true.
Legal stuff – “Section 104(3)(d) of the Resource Management Act provides that an application for a resource consent cannot be granted if the application should have been notified and was not. The courts have criticized councils when there has been inadequate consideration of whether a proposal should be notified.” A big shout-out to the courts, woohoo!!
It is un-usual for a non-complying resource consent application to go non-notified – in other words this development plan of ours is an odd-ball in the legal sense. And to get it remained non-notified has called upon a lot of ‘experts’ to fall in to line – much effort has been made. I get the feeling that from an ‘establishment’ perspective ‘us’ chattering classes are best kept well away from decisions on important matters that affect us. Sigh, sad.
On the whole the Commissioner's assessment is pretty compelling and importantly independent – with an exception! Mr Bennet – I do not agree with the Commissioner when he says “I am not persuaded that the effect of slowing traffic a few metres nearer his boundary would add significantly to the effects of the existing high speed road”. I believe the Commissioner has missed the point – Trucks slowing down to pull in to a Truck Stop make a lot more noise than a Truck cruising – re engine braking.
The Commissioner then goes on to finally granting the application - subject to conditions. One of the conditions (#36) relates to upgrades to road access and work to road reserves being at the consent holder’s cost.
It is not clear to me in the reading of it that this also covers costs of repairing damage and/or changes to the Tram/McHughs and to the McHughs/Mandeville intersections. These are tight narrow turns to negotiate for east bound Trucks on Tram Rd entering the Truck Stop. Case in point – the right hand turn to get on to the access ramp of SH1 at the end of Tram Rd. Trucks are destroying the median – it’s just too tight a turn for big Trucks.
I hope the consent holder is also going to bear all future road work costs associated with repairs to these two intersections that will sustain heavy damage caused by big Trucks entering our nice brand new truck DEPOT(!!!!!!).
Rate payers shouldn’t be made to shell out to keep our Truck-unfriendly intersections looking respectable.
There are 3 camps on this subject:
1. Supporters who believe it is real – because of convenient amenities etc
2. Non-Supporters who believe it is real – because it’ll detract from the rural appeal etc
3. Non-Supporters who believe it is NOT real – because it’s a truck stop in disguise
… View moreThere are 3 camps on this subject:
1. Supporters who believe it is real – because of convenient amenities etc
2. Non-Supporters who believe it is real – because it’ll detract from the rural appeal etc
3. Non-Supporters who believe it is NOT real – because it’s a truck stop in disguise
If you describe yourself as a #1 type you should avert your eyes as what follows may irritate you somewhat. I recommend one of my earlier posts titled “Mandeville Shops” (type the title in to the search box that is located next to the Neighbourly logo above and then select the second one listed in the search results. There are 3 posts in that series).
The trucks that frequent this area are hauling things like milk, logs, sawdust and woodshavings – and soon material from a quarry. There are other trucks out there but I don’t know what they are carrying.
Let’s assume that all the boxes are now ticked and the resource consent has been approved.
Mandeville Rd now has an entrance way to a truck stop and an entrance way to a sports ground (nice place to put a shop, btw) with Truro Close nestled in between – all within close proximity of one another.
What’s the traffic going to be like there on an events days?
Will more trucks appear on Bradleys Rd - where there are a few school bus stops?
East bound trucks on Tram Rd have 3 tight turns to navigate to get in to this development. Roadworks?
Should we move the sports grounds?
Should we look to change the school bus route?
Will I lose my insurance cover for windscreen replacement?
Exactly how expensive is it to double glaze?
Is this the beginnings of a transport hub?
So many questions........
This wee chap is approximately twelve weeks old and is a rescue (sibling to Racing Sprocket) and in need of a happy home. He has been fostered with a family and was able to adapt to their cat and dog with very little fuss. He enjoyed the attention of young teens and passed the fostering process … View moreThis wee chap is approximately twelve weeks old and is a rescue (sibling to Racing Sprocket) and in need of a happy home. He has been fostered with a family and was able to adapt to their cat and dog with very little fuss. He enjoyed the attention of young teens and passed the fostering process with flying colours. He has been wormed and flea treated but will need to be desexed, micro-chipped and vaccinated as soon as practicable. He is gaining in confidence every day and is ready to move on from being unwanted into a family who will appreciate this little charmer. Contact me for a no obligation viewing - he needs a family on his own. Merry Christmas to all and don't forget to buy your pets a present!
If you haven’t already made contact with your neighbours and older relatives, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.
Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. … View moreIf you haven’t already made contact with your neighbours and older relatives, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.
Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about, and it’s a great time to explore memories and think about traditions.
We will posting 5 tips leading up to Christmas on how you can connect with your older neighbours this Holiday Season.
5. Look out for them
Look out for your neighbours this holiday season. Be mindful that Christmas can be a tough time for some older people, especially those who live alone. Small gestures of kindness can make this time much easier for older people who may be lonely.
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Cheers!
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The resource consent application should probably have been made “Notified”
And here are some examples of Environmental Impacts reasons why (ref “WDC Section 42A Report”).
1. Health and Safety: Auckland Council prohibit a petrol station and childcare centre being within 100m of each … View moreThe resource consent application should probably have been made “Notified”
And here are some examples of Environmental Impacts reasons why (ref “WDC Section 42A Report”).
1. Health and Safety: Auckland Council prohibit a petrol station and childcare centre being within 100m of each other. The WDC will no doubt follow their lead. Knowing this is coming then means the development is not in the community’s best interests of “Protection of the health, safety and wellbeing of present and future generations” (Section 11,. P 17).
2. Noise: The application states that it has secured written approvals from sections now known as 474 and 464 Tram Rd. These don’t exist yet – it’s all still one big section with 3 proposed lots. The development has two little paddocks either side of it. The owner of the land is his own neighbour and has given himself consent. This sets a troubling legal precedent for future development applications in NZ (Section 10.2, P 13 – see last paragraph, “persons” – there is only one person involved here).
3. Non-compliance: The plan is non-compliant and non-binding, therefore we cannot know what new non-compliance issues will crop up with a revised plan – and the plan must be revised. “… the applicant will still need to apply for a stormwater discharge consent from Environment Canterbury when the design is finalised” (Section 8, P 9). Further, we cannot assume that any new non-compliance issue will in fact actually be ‘minor or less than minor’.
4. Positive or beneficial effect: “….there will be benefits to the local and wider community in terms of availability of goods and services” (Section 10.7, P 14). This is a flawed premise – refer to Neighbourly post on Estimated Profit and Loss Statement headed ‘Mandeville Shops’ dated 16/12/2016, or any other independent survey/analysis.
5. Reserve Land: “No works are proposed to reserve land…” (Section 8, P 9). However, the Application For Resource Consent clearly shows a new foot path through Crown Land on its northern boundary – presumably for pedestrian access from Millfield. See Apollo Projects ‘Locality Plan’ map. An inconsistency and presumably ‘publicly notifiable’ too.
I’m no expert but, I think these might be valid talking points for the parties in tomorrow’s hearing – will these matters be brought to the Commissioner’s attention?
Book marks 150th anniversary of Northern A&P Association
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Rangiora Show (Northern A&P Association) the committee has published a book. Rosettes and Ribbons in Rangiora has interesting and quirky snippets of issues that attracted the association’s … View moreBook marks 150th anniversary of Northern A&P Association
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Rangiora Show (Northern A&P Association) the committee has published a book. Rosettes and Ribbons in Rangiora has interesting and quirky snippets of issues that attracted the association’s attention over the years plus milestones in the show’s past, some of which coincide with significant events in North Canterbury’s history. Colour and black white photography add to the story and depict shows including this year’s 145th show held at Labour Weekend. You’ll have to read the book to find out why the tally is 145 and the story of the missing show.
Copies of Rosettes and Ribbons in Rangiora. 150 Years of the Northern A&P are available for $20 and can be bought by contacting the show secretary, Debbie Cameron, on 03 313 6945 or email info@rangiorashow.co.nz
,a reminder about the garage sale on saturday at 54 Church St, Rangiora.
8-2pm. Christmas lillies, Ladies bike, corner computer desk, golf clubs and lots of more goodies.
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There still seems to be a belief out there that the Mandeville Shops project is a real thing. Here are some things that you might not be aware of.
The resource consent is ‘non-notified’ and ‘non-binding’. This means we do not get to discuss it and it does not have to be built. So, why … View moreThere still seems to be a belief out there that the Mandeville Shops project is a real thing. Here are some things that you might not be aware of.
The resource consent is ‘non-notified’ and ‘non-binding’. This means we do not get to discuss it and it does not have to be built. So, why wouldn’t it be built?
Excluding petrol
If all 500 homes in the local area spent $50 per week there it’ll make a loss. If we all spent $100 per week it’ll breakeven. If we all spent $200 per week it might make enough profit to re-pay for the cost of the land, buildings, fixtures and fittings etc, over a few years ($5M approx.). But my home is only good for $50 per week and it is rather hopeful to think that all 500 local homes are actually going to shop there anyway. See attached for an estimated weekly profit/loss statement.
The plan that has been submitted has many issues with it, such that it’ll not get a building consent as it currently stands. These issues are ‘out of scope’ for the resource consent process. The issues identified include water, sewage, traffic works, electricity and storm water runoff to name a few. Why come this far with such a flawed plan?
The only thing that is financially viable is the un-manned petrol pump – this is do-able. That leaves a lot of spare room left over - on a property designed to cater for the movement of (loud) Trucks! Now look around at what’s going on in the broader area. I’ll leave it up to you to fast forward and imagine what it’ll all look like in a few years.
A compelling theory is that the property (with a brand new resource consent attached) will soon go on the market – netting a nice little profit. Who will be the next owner – and what will they want to do with it?
"Manexit" : Mandeville's little Brexit - but, with out the vote
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