High Rises at the beach. Plan Change 27
From:
Michael Campbell
Date:
2007 Sep 07 13:07 UTC
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Hi Marcus
I agree totally with your post re the development of New Brighton and the mad
rush approach. Firstly I should declare my own personal interest. I am a local
at North Beach and there is zoning for a four storey apartment style building
east of me (i.e. between me and the sea). My concern is that the developers are
holding onto land in an around New Brighton and as one resident told me,
"holding up the development of New Brighton". The reason they hold it up is
that the longer they wait the greater their developers margin. A planned growth
would help with infrastructure needs as the area develops such as schools and
so on.
As to the dunes I would prefer they stay precisely where they are - I'm not
interested in the value of my property but rather the shelter afforded from the
easterlies and the excellent recreation they provide and the biodiversity
attracted to the beach and dunes. Of course they might also protect us one day
from a tsunami but that's yet to be seen.
I have no signs sponsored by anyone and like Rik I have no interest in the CPW
project - however in a couple of weeks I will unveil an interesting development
I'd like to propose. Let's see what unfolds.
As to another issue in Brighton (Marcus and Rik are only interested in water) -
I'm sure you'll be perturbed to hear that the trees in Rawhiti Domain are to be
felled as they pose a risk to safety. Interestingly the argument that they are
unsafe is based around the belief the trees are diseased which if you take the
time to look at them you'll note that in fact they are not (or at least not
much). The same trees have for some years (80 odd) given Christchurch some
shelter (in their lee) to the easterly - not hard to see when you view their
shape. So much for being green in Christchurch!
I've heard Gary Moore propose the high rise (up to 12 storeys) concept for New
Brighton - he claims it will be like the Gold Coast - but as I have stated on
this site before in the UK these kinds of tenements ended up being ghettos
Lets learn from other's mistakes and develop Brighton in a sympathetic way -
try one level at a time!
Michael Campbell
Independent Citizens for ECAN (Regional Council)
Christchurch East
Ph: + 64 3 3838521
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-----Original Message-----
From: Marcus Puentener [mailto:<email obscured>]
Sent: Friday, 7 September 2007 10:48 a.m.
To: Canterbury Public Issues Forum
Subject: [Canterbury Issues] High Rises at the beach. Plan Change 27
Hello All,
Marcus Puentener would like to change the subject from the Canterbury plains
and Templeton and invite you out east to the beach. I would like to bring your
attention to the closing of submissions on Plan Change 27,(which is today , so
sorry about the late notice) which came about from a residential density report
commissioned by the council. The purpose of the Plan Change is to alter the
zoning within parts of central New Brighton to allow for an increase in
residential density, whilst minimising the potential for adverse environmental
effects.(in their words).
New Brighton is still in need of revitalising. The clock tower reads three
different times for a start. Without good time keeping, the world would be
chaos (that could explain a lot out our way). I don’t think there are many who
would disagree that something needs to be done to "revitilise" Brighton.
However, the “all or bust” approach the council is pushing for with Plan Change
27 will result in a quick buck for some and an eye sore for generations. With
one local councilor having her signs sponsored by a developer, it is obvious
where her loyalties lie.
There are not many, if any areas where you can walk along the beach and be
totally separated from the city. Sea, sand, sky. It is unique and something
that could be lost forever with the plan change likely to be accepted. The only
comforting thought is the still low confidence of developers unwilling to take
the risk. There are already opportunities for developers to build in some areas
up to 7 storeys. My suggestion is to keep the plan as is and if there is any
development let it be in these areas. If the impact is minimal, the plan could
be looked at, say in 10 years. Details at www.ccc.govt.nz under have your say-
sort of tucked away off the home page which could rouse certain theories. Or
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/HaveYourSay/ConsultationSubmit.aspx?ConsultId=394
As with most issues I have been following on the forum, there seems an urgency
to get these big projects signed off before people can really comprehend the
consequences.
Submissions close this Friday!
The proposed changes have the following effect:
•Change in permitted building height from 11 metres to 14 metres for the Living
3 zones • Change in zoning for some Living 3 land to Living 4C zoning with a
permitted height limit of 20 metres • Change in zoning of the Business 2 land
on the foreshore to Open Space 2 • Retention of the existing Business 2P zoning
to the south of the Mall • Retention of the existing Business 2 zoning in the
western part of the Mall area • Retention of the Business 2 zoning for the
Business 2 land in the eastern part of the Mall but with a change in the zone
provisions to provide a 30 metre building height limit • Introduction of a
range of new rules including a design and appearance control for the Living 3,
Living 4C, and Business 2 zones that includes an assessment of potential wind
effects for buildings over 20m in height in the Business 2 zone.
Kind Regards
Marcus Puentener
Burwood/Pegasus Council
and Community Board candidate
03 940 8903
021 611 820
<email obscured>
Marcus Puentener
New Brighton, Christchurch City
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