* 15 June, Monday (any hour) - Submissions close on stage two proposals of
the Proposed Christchurch Replacement District Plan:
http://proposeddistrictplan.ccc.govt.nz/PropertySearch/ContentContainer.html?page=submissions
- CRA will lodge and endorse the following submission from a resident, as
anyone might individually:
"We would strongly suggest that Dyers Pass Road should not be downgraded
to Category 2. One only has to stand on Colombo Street at the Z Garage and
look up at the first close view of the Cashmere Hills many tourists see
from their bus. The houses are part of the character of Christchurch early
1900s. It is a much clearer picture than is visible of this architecture
than one sees looking up at Hackthorne Road. There are fewer and fewer of
these houses since the earthquake, and preserving the remaining features
of a still cohesive and distinctive area should in our view be a priority.
Many many people walk up Dyers Pass Road, and to diminish the protection
it has would be foolish."
Addressing "A new approach for character areas (previously known as
special amenity areas or SAMs) with areas now grouped into two categories.
Category 1 areas have a higher level of character and if changes are
proposed to a building or front yard (visible from the street) there are
new rules to ensure character values are maintained. In Category 2 areas
the new rules mainly relate to landscape character e.g. the view from the
street." See map and more details here:
http://resources.ccc.govt.nz/files/TheCouncil/policiesreportsstrategies/districtplanning/districtplanreview/dpr_residential_appendix20.pdf
http://resources.ccc.govt.nz/files/policiesreportsstrategies/dpr-sams-infosheet.pdf
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/homeliving/goaheadbuildingplannings00/formsandguides-s07/sams/cashheathcoteopawasumner/sam17and17a.aspx
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/policiesreportsstrategies/policies/groups/buildingplanning/characterhousing.aspx
+ Another submission lodged through CRA concerns Residential Hills Zone,
Built Form Standards, Maximum Building Height, in chapter 14 of the
Proposed District Plan - as attached FYI, should residents also wish to
lodge this by household.
* 16 June, Tuesday 7.30pm, Transitional Cathedral at Hereford/Madras St
cnr - GCA Lawyers are holding a meeting for Southern Response
policyholders regarding the class-action that they are leading. RSVP, see
poster attached.
* 17 June, Wednesday 7.30pm - Cashmere Residents' Association committee
meeting, all input welcome - contact CRA Chair.
* 20 June, Saturday 9am-12pm - A Discussion on organising an
Opawaho-Heathcote River community based network, in the Board Room, South
Library, 66 Colombo Street, Cashmere: use the front After Hours doorway.
This initiative is a chance to ensure the protection and development of
the river is well managed. We can all play our part. To join the CRA
delegation, please contact CRA Chair. Website developed by the Heathcote
River / Opawaho working group to keep everyone updated:
http://www.opawaho-heathcoteriver.nz/
* late June? - Christchurch City Council Representation Review - formal
consultation on new ward boundaries etc begins (6-yearly duty).
Notices
* Deadline Sale, 1pm Wed 22 July, By Negotiation: An Exciting Opportunity,
311 Worsleys Road, Cashmere Estates 21.4812ha (53.08 acres) -
http://www.bayleys.co.nz/Listings/Canterbury/Christchurch-City/Cashmere/519714
- "approved subdivision plan proposes 96 sites however this may vary
depending on the vision of the new owners", where its main road gives
finished access to the cycling Adventure Park now being built in the
Cashmere Valley forest. Ref.
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/CCC.Web.ProjectInfo/cityleisure/projectstoimprovechristchurch/projectinformation/projectsearch/consultationview.aspx?projectid=4716&consultid=1022
* House for Rent
Modern Family home for short-term rent. Available from the end of June
until the end of August 2015. Location: Hackthorne Road, Cashmere. Three
bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 2 x Living areas with separate dining & open plan
kitchen. Internal garage for 1 car with carport for second car and good
off street parking. Heating: central heating with radiators along with log
burner (wood supplied). Ideally suit people looking for temporary
accommodation whilst EQC repairs are being carried out. Please contact
Victoria, 021-981-973.
* Garage for Rent
Long single garage available for rent at 2a Macmillan Avenue. $50 per
week. Enquiries to the Cashmere Presbyterian Church Office, phone 332
7129, or email <email obscured>
* Garden City 2.0 - company provides a not-for-profit service in
Christchurch, delivering fresh, locally grown organic produce. Recently
set up a pickup point on Cashmere Hill at the Emperor's New Clothes Cafe.
http://www.gardencity.org.nz + www.facebook.com/GardenCity2.0
* CREST - Cashmere Residents' Emergency Support Team - Cashmere Community
Response Plan, for activating a local response hub at Cashmere
Presbyterian Centre, 2 Macmillan Ave, in an emergency:
http://www.cashmere.org.nz/news/Cashmere-Emergency-News-20Jun2013.html
* A very big thank you to all Cashmere Residents and CREST community
partners: Cashmere Primary School, Cashmere Presbyterian Church,
Christchurch City Council Strengthening Communities / CDEM, Canterbury
Neighbourhood Support, Kidsfirst Cashmere Kindergarten, Kaizuka Eatery and
Garden Bar, Cup Cafe, Emperors New Clothes Cafe, Cashmere Super Dairy,
Swanlake Lotus at Siam Healthcare Spa emergency spring-water source,
Cracroft-Chase Vineyard, Quick Stop Liquor, Out in the Wild cordials of
Hanmer, and to all our local volunteers and supporters - Thank you very
much!
* Past CRA email news is indexed near page-top here, FYI:
http://www.cashmere.org.nz
* CRA Subscriptions 2014/15 - Association membership and renewals, at the
household rate of $10 per year, can be made via our Kiwibank a/c
389005.0688810.02 - Donations help increase service and are very much
appreciated. Please notify deposit by email, for confirmation by our
Treasurer, and a receipt will be issued if requested:
<email obscured>. Or post to CRA Treasurer, 82 Hackthorne Road,
Christchurch 8022.
Stay warm this winter. Anything CRA can do to help, please let us know.
Kind regards
Rik Tindall
CRA Chair, 332-1069