Other significant concerns relate to the proposed stormwater measures and the landscape and urban design aspects of the proposal. Dominion Road is part of the frequent transport network with public transport as a modal priority.
Memorandum
Effect on the Road Network Close to the Site
Model representation of development impacts – Scenario B
If TPC believes that these raised tables would not make any material difference to the vehicle operation and hence the modelling results, it raises a question
As mentioned above, raised tables provide protection to pedestrians by reducing vehicle speed and this naturally leads to additional delay of the vehicles. If the proposed elevated tables are expected to have no impact on .. vehicle speeds as they approach the intersection, as TPC's response above indicates, they do not serve their purpose, and therefore do not properly mitigate the adverse impact of the increased crossing distance and pedestrian not. safety issues related to the wider approaches.
Contrary to TPC’s response, vehicles turning out of Prospect and Grange approaches are in fact not coming to a full stop in the current models for all
As noted in the AFC’s comment, the raised tables would have more impact on the traffic turning into Prospect and Grange from Dominion than those turning
Note that vehicles turning right onto Prospect from the Dominion South approach also block the intersection due to this bottleneck.
Model representation of development impacts – Scenario D
AFC notes that the same phase times were used by the new signal throughout each peak period. It is also likely that the queue and delays can be reduced with further refinement of the signal operation.
Lack of Optioneering
It is very clear from the model simulation that the signaling at Dominion/Grange/Burnley not only makes it easier to turn into and out of Prospect, but also makes it easier for vehicles to turn into and out of Grange by breaking up the continuous southbound Dominion Road and providing longer gaps. AT's Vision Zero and the importance of safety for VRUs (Vulnerable Road Users) along Dominion Road. The importance of Dominion Road's existing and future role as a RTN (Rapid Transport Network) PT (public transport) corridor.
The way Prospect and Burnley splay out results in overlapping right turns with Dominion Road (see diagram below). Also, the crosswalk over the Dominion North approach in this configuration (which would replace the existing mid-block signalized crosswalk) would be much better coordinated with the main pedestrian entrance on the Dominion Road frontage and later pedestrian lines than it would be.
Interpretation of Model Results and Operation – Comparison of Options
Interpretation of Model Results and Operation – Impacts on Local Roads
Interpretation of Model Results and Operation – General Effects
Interpretation of Model Results and Operation – Dummy Signal
Interpretation of Model Results and Operation – Unreleased Vehicles
Of the total of 1,500 additional journeys it creates in each 3-hour peak period, 470 are not along Dominion Road and will have to use side roads to access the site. So even if there were more pedestrians and a mode switch (note, this will only affect travel on Dominion Road), there will still be bumps on the side roads. Also missing from the ITA is that the full extent of southbound Dominion impacts during Thursday afternoon's peak are obscured by unannounced vehicles.
Given that the proposed development adds more vehicles to southbound Dominion than northbound Dominion, and that the southbound Dominion was already operating at capacity and busier than northbound Dominion, the impact on southbound Dominion would be much greater than those on Dominion to the north. indicated by the ITA.
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Asset Owner / Specialist Response
Overall Summary
From: Ainsley Verstraeten, Principal Landscape Architect, Urban Design Unit, Auckland Council
Date: 10.06.2021 Overall Summary
In addition to the landscape character and dominant effects along Dominion Road, I feel that the proposed development has not adequately considered the visual effects on residents living within the single house zoned properties along Grange Road and Prospect Terrace. The same can be said for view 43 where the height as well as the bulk and mass results in a development that is overbearing and dominant in nature and inconsistent with its surrounding character and will result in adverse amenity effects visual for residents living along these roads. . Both Prospect Terrace and Grange Road slope down to the site, meaning that views of the development over existing housing are more available than if the surrounding area were flat.
A 3m landscaped setback4 is required along the eastern boundary to mitigate undesirable visual effects on the adjacent residential zone. While the height of the development is a problem and results in adverse effects, I consider it to exacerbate problems of bulk and dominance within an area subject to a special grade overlay.
Further information
Construction vibration levels are predicted up to 6.1mm/s which exceeds the 2mm/s PPV amenity standard and the 5mm/s PPV (avoidance of cosmetic damage to a residential building)
Standard E25.6.10 (2) as the acoustic design is not entirely based on the maximum level of noise permitted by the zone or precinct standards or any adjacent zone or precinct standards
Also, the following activity will have to be included: . 3) Standard E as the acoustic design is not entirely based on the maximum noise level allowed by the zone or zone standards or any neighboring zone or zone standards.
From: Tarso Luiz dos Santos Girio, Technical Lead Engineer, Watercare Date: 02 June 2021
Water
Wastewater
A CCTV inspection is required to confirm the sewer line status, condition, inversion levels and depths of the 825mm VC line or 600mm VC line before proceeding with the design and approval of the Engineering Plan (EPA). Due to the absence of inversion levels in the GIS and recent asset survey data/results, it is not clear how the proposed upstream sewage flow diversion will work hydraulically and whether there is enough gradient between 225mm and 825mm to connect properly. Since the combined pipe (825 mm) has a much larger diameter than the waste water pipe (225 mm), the connection of these pipes inverter to inverter can create potential backwater from the combined system to the waste water system, which is not acceptable.
Any proposal that may create a potential risk of backwater from a combined system to wastewater system must be reviewed and, if the risk or problem is identified, an alternative solution must be pursued.
Asset Owner / Specialist Response From: Arsini Hanna
Date:31/5/2021 Overall Summary
Auckland Unitary Plan Operative in Parts (AUP O-P)
Discourage the discharge of contaminants where they are likely to have significant adverse effects on groundwater quality within quality-sensitive aquifer management areas. Treatment in accordance with GD01 is considered best practice to ensure that proposal is consistent with the rules, objectives and policies of the AUP. The applicant proposed pre-treatment in the form of an enumerated sump (with or without tetra-traps) for sediment collection, in addition to a holding tank with a settling chamber to reduce the chance of plugging boreholes with sediment.
It should be noted that swampy catch pits (with or without tetratraps) are not designed to achieve the same level of stormwater quality treatment as a device designed in accordance with GD01. This means it will be in breach of the Auckland Unitary Plan Operative in Parts requirements and there is the potential for significant negative environmental impacts.
Conditions
Draft Subdivisions Public Stormwater
All necessary pipes and appurtenances shall be supplied and placed to divert and convey the existing public storm water lines within the area in general accordance with the plans referred to in Condition 1 and to provide separate individual connections to Lots 3 and 4 .Storm water will be discharged into network sumps, and only overland flows will be discharged into the road network system. The stormwater development strategy is to discharge to new soakaways located in available areas, augmented with on-site stormwater detention, to achieve the required discharge capacity.
Draft Landuse Public Stormwater
Private Stormwater
From: Subdivision Team, Resource Consents Department, Auckland Council
Date: 09/06/2021 Overall Summary
Contaminated soil review memo
Despite the lack of soil contamination identified by DSI, a Contaminated Site Management Plan (CSMP) has been submitted. The CSMP specifically describes the proposed emergency measures for the unexpected discovery of soil contamination (not identified by DSI) during the works. Following the works, a Site Validation Report (SVR) is proposed to be required by Condition 109, detailing how soil contamination has been managed during the works.
I recommend that no source consent under NES:CS or AUP(OP) Chapter E30 be required for land contamination issues in relation to this proposal. I recommend that the risks of soil contamination can be properly managed by complying with the submitted CSMP, particularly noting its emergency measures for the unexpected discovery of soil contamination that was not identified by the DSI.
Albert-Eden Local Board Submission on the
Resource Consent for the Proposed Development at 360 Dominion Road, Mount Eden to be processed by the Fast-Track Approval Process
Controls over all delivery vehicles, such as a left-turn in and left-turn out requirement from Dominion Road, and prohibition of such vehicles using local
Careful design of the intersections with Dominion Road to handle the likely significant increase in vehicle movements and appropriate traffic calming
No more than one parking space per residential unit within the development; and parking controls to deal with excess or overflow parking by both residents and
Steps to minimize vehicle movements through greater provision of delivery services for customers of the supermarket and a shuttle service for employees
Good and well-located facilities to encourage a reasonable level of bicycle use by occupants of the proposed residential units, including secure storage spaces
There should be a high standard of design (both interior and exterior) of the proposed buildings and the adjacent open spaces - our preference would be to
Eco-friendly design should be applied wherever practical - such as green roofs which reduce operational costs such as heating and cooling; green walls, rain
A reasonable proportion of the residential units should be genuinely affordable (noting that some overseas jurisdictions such as Paris have long required that 25%
1 Comments from Albert Eden Local Board on an application for fast-track approval
Content
Introduction: Albert Eden Local Board overall approach and response 2.1 Economic costs and benefits for people or industries affected by Covid-19
- Economic benefits for people or industries affected by Covid-19
- Potential public benefits
- Matters of concern relating to public benefits
- Effect on social or cultural well-being of current and future generations .1 Maori cultural values
- Heritage
- Volcanic cone view shaft
- Potential for significant adverse effects .1 Increased traffic
- Supermarket delivery vehicles 2.4.3 Parking
Conclusion: more appropriate to go through standard RMA process
1 . Introduction: Albert Eden Local Board (AELB) overall approach and response
Economic costs and benefits for people or industries affected by Covid-19
- Economic costs for people or industries affected by Covid-19 Extra competition for a fragile local retail sector affected by Covid-19
- Economic benefits for people or industries affected by Covid-19 Co-working spaces
Lost opportunity to make the best possible use of this site for people or industries affected by Covid-19. We believe that the application does not provide information that establishes that the proposed non-residential use of the site (supermarket and shopping centre) is the best use taking into account the needs of people and industries affected by Covid-19. An analysis of the different possible uses comparing the benefits to people and industries affected by Covid-19.
We believe that the proposed inclusion of co-working spaces in the development could potentially benefit people negatively impacted by Covid 19. We are unsure whether the creation of the 100-220 FTE construction jobs named in the application will benefit individuals and construction companies negatively affected by Covid-19.
Public benefits
- Matters of concern relating to public benefits Contribution to affordable housing
The applicant states that the development will contribute to the provision of affordable housing. We agree that providing affordable housing would be a very important contribution to the public interest, as housing affordability in Auckland remains elusive despite a record number of housing permits issued. Our target buyer profile is described as predominantly (c.65%) Young Professionals who we believe will focus primarily on affordability as what they value most, along with other points of difference such as: providing community amenities; on-site amenities; and the ability to access technology.
However, while the application claims to provide "117 affordable housing units", it appears that it fails to make a case. There is no information to demonstrate a significant supply of affordable housing either based on the number of affordable units or eligibility criteria.
7 methodology being used, rather there is vague reference to prices and the
Effect on social or cultural well-being of current and future generations
- Māori culture
The AELB prioritizes the protection of the viewing shafts of the volcanic cone, which is an important issue for Māori and all future generations. AUP: Natural Heritage: Regionally Significant Volcanic Viewshafts and Elevation Sensitive Areas Overlay - E6, Mount Eden, Viewshafts). We believe there is insufficient information to determine whether the project proposed in the application will achieve the respectful treatment of the special character area that we would expect. The AUP-protected viewing shafts for the volcanic cone, Maungawhau, are generally of great significance as an important natural feature that enhances the character of the area, as well as Māori.
It appears that the viewing shaft piercing is likely the breach of the 13 m height sensitive limit and therefore a highly significant non-. We believe this is an important point to consider when assessing the suitability of the accelerated process.
Potential for significant adverse effects
- Increased traffic
- Supermarket delivery vehicles
- Parking
Conclusion: more appropriate to go through standard RMA process
