Variation 20: Managing Change and Character in Hamilton East

What is the variation about?

Submissions to the Hamilton City Council 2007/08 Annual Plan expressed concerns regarding inappropriate forms of development in terms of subdivision, building form, intensity of development, lack of design controls and the need to recognise the special character of the area in terms of its heritage buildings, streetscape and landscape.

In respect of these issues Hamilton City Council has prepared a variation to the Proposed District Plan for the area. 

Current Status - Preparation for hearing

Council is working to resolve the matters raised through the submissions in preparation for the hearing.

Submissions

A total of 102 submissions were received in relation to Variation 20.  A copy of the summary of submissions is attached below:

• Summary of submissions
• copy of the full submissions 

A total of 25 further submissions were received both supporting and opposing the original submissions.

Notification

The proposed changes to the District Plan were publicly notified as Variation 20: Managing Change and Character in Hamilton East on the 12th of September 2009.  A copy of the variation and public notice is attached below:

• Variation 20: Summary document
• Variation 20: Managing Change and Character in Hamilton East
• Public notice

Reports and maps detailing the research and assessment undertaken throughout the preparation of the variation are attached below:

• Section 32 Analysis
• Map of building ages (street front sections)
• Proposed Villa Heritage Precinct
• Proposed Villa Heritage Precinct Map
• Soldiers Cottages Assessment
• Hamilton East Character Assessment (in sections)

The assessments of the 23 proposed heritage items are attached below:

• 3 Armagh Street
• 4-6 Dawson Street
• 5 Albert Street
• 5 Armagh Street
• 9 Armagh Street
• 11-21 Pinfold Ave
• 18 Frances Street
• 33 Naylor Street
• 44 Brookfield Street
• 82 Grey Street
• 98 McFarlane Street
• 104A Cook Street
• 108 Naylor Street
• 111 Peachgrove Road
• 116 Grey Street
• 121 Grey Street
• 154 Galloway Street
• 624 Grey Street

Background - Hamilton East Character Assessment

A character assessment was undertaken as a first step to managing change in Hamilton East. A full copy of the Hamilton East Character Assessment is attached below:

• Executive summary and contents
• Introduction
• Community profile
• Defining the character of Hamilton East
• Landuse planning framework
• Issues
• Appendix A study area maps
• Appendix B community profile dataset
• Appendix C schedule of tree species
• Appendix D housing styles in Hamilton East
• Appendix E landuse planning maps 

Hamilton East Information Workshop September 2008

On Wednesday, 10 September Hamilton City Council held an Information Workshop where Hamilton East residents, business owners, community group representatives, etc., were invited to share their thoughts on how the area should be shaped in the future.

There was a lot of interest in the workshop with approximately 200 people attending throughout the day.

View the workshop displays

• The Study Area
• Landscape context
• Streetscape
• Architectural styles
• Architectural styles timeline
• Potential heritage precincts
• Outline of heritage precincts
• Commercial shopping precinct
• Elements that contribute to the existing character
• What does the Proposed District Plan provide for?
• District Plan terms
• District Plan zoning

Questionnaire Results

Feedback to the information presented at the workshop was collected via a community survey.  A total of 206 responses were received.

Overall responses were consistent with people wanting to see the special character and heritage of the area maintained and enhanced.

A newsletter was sent out to the community in January 2009 summarising the feedback received: Issue 1 - January 2009

For a full copy of the results, click here.

Draft Proposed District Plan changes*

Following the open day the project team investigated appropriate district plan standards and rules for the area.  Newsletter 2 in March 2009 summarised the proposed amendments to the plan, to view click here.

Hamilton East Presentations April 2009*

On Wednesday 8 April presentations were held on the draft Proposed District Plan changes for Hamilton East.  Approximately 100 people attended throughout the day and provided feedback on the draft proposed district plan changes.

To view the information presented click on the links below:

• Presentation
• Proposed High Density Zone boundary changes
• Proposed Villa Heritage Precinct
• Proposed Demolition Control - Pre 1960 properties
• Proposed individual Heritage Items
• Performance Standards for elements that contribute to safeguarding character

* Please note that changes were made to the draft proposed district plan changes following the April open day and the drafts are not the same as the notified district plan changes.

Contact

 
 
 
 
 
 
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If you require additional information contact City Planning at Council on 838 6810.

City Planning
Level 2, Council Offices
Garden Place
Hamilton City Council
Private Bag 3010
Hamilton 3240
Phone: 838 6810
Fax: 838 6464

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