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1. AEE – Assessment of Environmental Effects

HFT Limited

30-Jun-2017

Assessment of Environmental Effects

Mixed Industrial Development at 28 Inlet Road, Papakura

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28 Inlet Road, Takanini


30-Jun-2017 Prepared for – HFT Limited – ABN: N/A


Mixed Industrial Development at 28 Inlet Road, Papakura

Client: HFT Limited

ABN: N/A

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30-Jun-2017

Job No.: 60529463

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Quality Information

Document Assessment of Environmental Effects

Ref 60529463

Date 30-Jun-2017

Prepared by Katie Round / Matt Kerr-Ridge

Reviewed by Jarrod Snowsill

Revision History

Revision Revision Date

Details

Authorised

Name/Position Signature

A 30-Jun-2017

For Resource Consent Craig Hind Technical Director

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Table of Contents

Applicant and Property Details a 1.0 Introduction 1 2.0 Existing Environment 2

The Site 2 2.12.1.1 Legal Encumbrances 2 2.1.2 Site History 2 2.1.3 Vegetation & Topography 3 2.1.4 Natural Hazards – Flooding, Inundation & Hydrology 3 2.1.5 Geology and Soil Character 3 2.1.6 Transport & Access 3 2.1.7 Utility Services 4 2.1.8 Cultural Heritage Features 4

Surrounding Area 6 2.22.2.1 Land Use Environment 6 2.2.2 Urban Structure & Built Form 7 2.2.3 Transport Environment 7 2.2.4 Heritage and Culture 8 2.2.5 Noise Environment 8 2.2.6 Natural Environment 8

3.0 Description of the Proposal 12 Design Philosophy 12 3.1

3.1.1 Market Research 12 Proposed Mixed Industrial Units 13 3.2

3.2.1 Development Staging 14 3.2.2 Materials and Finishes 14 3.2.3 Industrial Space Activities 14 3.2.4 Residential Activities 15 3.2.5 Commercial Office/Storage Space Activities 15

Earthworks 15 3.3 Site Servicing 16 3.4

3.4.1 Wastewater, Water and Utilities 16 3.4.2 Stormwater Management and Discharge 16

Parking, Loading & Access 16 3.53.5.1 Access 16 3.5.2 Parking 16 3.5.3 Loading 17 3.5.4 Cycle Parking 17

Signage 17 3.6 Vegetation Alteration and Landscaping 17 3.7

3.7.1 Vegetation Removal 17 3.7.2 Landscape - Planting 19 3.7.3 Landscape - Fencing Treatment 19

Rubbish Storage Area 19 3.8 Unit Title Subdivision 19 3.9 Consent Notice D306878.2 19 3.10

4.0 Consultation 20 Auckland Council 20 4.1

4.1.1 Auckland Council Regulatory Consents 20 4.1.2 Auckland Council Community Parks and Places 20 4.1.3 Auckland Council – Development Engineering 21

Utility Providers 21 4.24.2.1 Veolia Water 21

Mana Whenua 21 4.3 Adjacent Landowners 21 4.4

4.4.1 25 Inlet Road (Waste Management Services) 21

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5.0 Status of Activity 23 Land Use & Discharge Consents 23 5.1 Signage Bylaw 2015 23 5.2 Summary 23 5.3

6.0 Assessment of Actual or Potential Effects on the Environment 24 Statutory Requirements 24 6.1 Permitted Baseline 24 6.2 Actual & Potential Positive Effects on the Environment 25 6.3 Actual & Potential Adverse Effects on the Environment 25 6.4

6.4.1 Land & Soil Resources 25 6.4.2 Amenity and Character 27 6.4.3 Traffic Generation, Parking, Manoeuvring, Loading & Access 30 6.4.4 Utilities & Servicing 31 6.4.5 Stormwater Infrastructure Capacity, Operation & Provision 31 6.4.6 Water Quality & Quantity 32 6.4.7 Construction - Noise, Vibration and Traffic 32 6.4.8 Natural Hazards 33 6.4.9 Cultural Heritage 33 6.4.10 Subdivision 33

Summary of Adverse Effects 33 6.57.0 Notification Assessment 34

Public Notification 34 7.17.1.1 Section 95A 34

8.0 Section 104 - Statutory Assessment 35 Part 2 Resource Management Act 1991 35 8.1 National Environmental Standards 36 8.2

8.2.1 National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health 36

National Policy Statements 36 8.38.3.1 National Policy Statement on Urban Land Development Capacity 2016 37 8.3.2 New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement 2010 37

Relevant Objectives and Policies 37 8.48.4.1 Auckland Regional Policy Statement 37 8.4.2 Auckland Unitary Plan (Operative in Part) 38

Relevant Assessment Criteria (Section 104(1)(b)) 40 8.1 Other Matters 40 8.2

8.2.1 Auckland Plan 40 8.2.2 Papakura Local Board Plan 2014-2017 42 8.2.3 Economic Development Strategy 2012 42 8.2.4 Local Transport Improvements 42 8.2.5 Auckland Transport is also currently investigating the option of

establishing a new train station approximately 800m walking distance from the site (Tironui Station). 42

9.0 Section 106 – Subdivision 43 10.0 Section 104D – Gateway Test 43 11.0 Conclusion 44

Appendix A Certificate of Title A

Appendix B Planning Maps B

Appendix C Site Locality Maps C

Appendix D Contamination Assessment D

Appendix E Geotechnical Memo E

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Appendix F Acoustic Assessment F

Appendix G Site Context Analysis and Design Statement G

Appendix H Design Drawings H

Appendix I Engineering Report & Drawings I

Appendix J Scheme Plan J

Appendix K Consultation K

Appendix L Rules Assessment L

Appendix M Transport Assessment M

Appendix N Statutory Assessment O

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Applicant and Property Details

Applicant(s): HFT Ltd – Philip Maguire Agent: AECOM NZ Limited PO Box 4241

Shortland Street Auckland 1140

Attn: Matt Kerr-Ridge Site Address: 28 Inlet Road, Papakura, Auckland Legal Description: Lot 6 DP 184757 Limitations: Minor Overland Flowpath (southern corner of site)

Potentially Contaminated Land

Potentially subject to instability (CT encumbrance D306878.2)

(Refer to Certificate of Title in Appendix A)

Site Area: 3,721m² Operative Plan: Auckland Unitary Plan (Operative in Part)

Operative Zoning: Business – Light Industry

Precincts/Overlays: Infrastructure: Designations – ID 200, Ardmore Airport – Height Restrictions, Airspace Restriction Designations, Ardmore Airport Ltd

Natural Resources: High-Use Aquifer Management Areas Overlay – Clevedon West Waitemata Aquifer

Controls: Macroinvertebrate Community Index – Urban / Native

(Refer to Planning Maps in Appendix B)

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1.0 Introduction

This Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE) has been prepared for HFT Limited (the Applicant)

in support of an application for resource consent to establish 16 ‘mixed industrial’1 units at 28 Inlet

Road, Takanini (legally described as Lot 6 DP 184757).

The proposed units will comprise of two levels with light industrial activities on the ground floor with a

mix of residential units and commercial units on the upper floor. The proposed development and mix

of activities has been designed in response to the surrounding site context in particular, the

surrounding land uses (including the adjacent Pahurehure Inlet and adjoining Longford Park

Esplanade Reserve) and the site’s existing characteristics in terms of dimension, shape and area.

Resource consent is required to enable the construction, unit title subdivision and land use associated

with the development. In summary the reasons for consent are as follows:

Diversion and discharge of stormwater runoff – Controlled Activity.

Earthworks (Area) – Restricted Discretionary Activity.

Earthworks within a Coastal Protection Yard – Discretionary Activity.

Establishment of dwellings within the Light Industrial Zone – Non-Complying Activity.

Infringement to front yard setback requirements – Restricted Discretionary Activity.

Infringement to rear yard landscaping requirements – Restricted Discretionary Activity.

Unit title subdivision – Controlled Activity.

Further detail is provided in Section 5.0 of this AEE. Overall consent is required as a Non-Complying

Activity overall under the AUP(OiP).

The AEE accompanies an application for a resource consent made under Section 88 of the Resource

Management Act 1991 (RMA) and has been prepared in accordance with the Fourth Schedule of the

RMA in such detail as corresponds with the scale and significance of the effects that the activity may

have on the environment.

1 The term ‘Mixed Industrial’ has been adopted to describe the land use typology which is proposed for the development. The

‘Mixed Industrial’ land use typology provides for a mix of light industrial, commercial (likely office/storage) and residential land use activities. The predominant land use for the site is light industrial activities and it is intended that all commercial and residential land use will be accessory to the primary industrial activities of the site.

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2.0 Existing Environment

The Site 2.1

The 3,721m² site is an unoccupied and irregular shaped parcel of light industrial zoned land located at

28 Inlet Road in Takanini, Auckland (legally described as Lot 6 DP 184757). The site is located

adjacent to the coastal marine area, overlooking the Pahurehure Inlet to the west and south west. The

site has street frontage to Inlet Road on its eastern boundary and adjoins light industrial properties on

its northern and south eastern boundaries. The western and south-western boundaries of the site

adjoin an esplanade reserve (Longford Park Esplanade Reserve). The site is currently grassed with a

shipping container and a relocatable prefabricated building situated on the northern half of the site.

2.1.1 Legal Encumbrances

The Certificate of Title for the site records two legal encumbrances:

D306878.2 Consent Notice pursuant to Section 221(1) Resource Management Act 1991

Consent Notice D306878.2 originated from the last subdivision carried out in 1998 to establish the

current land parcel. The consent notice requires that the building foundations for any future building or

structure on the site be specifically designed by a Registered Engineer experienced in geotechnical

engineering.

Figure 1 Aerial photograph of application site (outlined blue)

2.1.2 Site History

The site and surrounding area was historically rural land until at least 1959 (Auckland Council

GeoMaps 2017) after which time the area was progressively converted into urban industrial land use..

The current site was subdivided from a larger site occupied by Namco (New Zealand) Limited in 1998.

It has remained vacant and unoccupied whilst the adjacent properties have been developed within the

industrial area to the north. Based on historic aerial photography, the site has previously been subject

to earthworks activities and filling as a result of developments on adjacent properties.

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Property file records for the site include a proposal in 2015 to establish a new workshop and

warehouse with support amenities for a cold form cladding manufacturing business. However this

development was not progressed by the site owner at the time2. That particular proposal also included

the adjoining property to the south east at 26 Inlet Road.

2.1.3 Vegetation & Topography

The site is grassed with no other vegetation currently situated within the site. The AUP(OiP) classifies

the site as ‘Macroinvertebrate Community Index – Urban / Native’.

The site is relatively flat and does not have any prominent slopes to its character. The entire site is

between 5m and 7m above sea level between its northern and southern boundaries (refer to Contour

and Hydrology Map in Appendix C). The northern half of the site is slightly elevated above the

adjoining esplanade reserve, however levels out with the reserve towards the southern half of the site.

2.1.4 Natural Hazards – Flooding, Inundation & Hydrology

The site is not affected by any identified flood plains or flood prone/sensitive areas. A minor overland

flowpath (catchment area of 2,000m² to 4,000m²) is situated on the southern corner of the site (refer to

Contour and Hydrology Map in Appendix C). The site is not affected by any identified coastal

inundation hazards (1m sea level rise).

2.1.5 Geology and Soil Character

The site is underlain by Tauranga Group, Puketoka Formation. This comprises of pumiceous mud,

sand and gravel with muddy peat and lignite; rhyolite pumice, including non-welded ignimbrite, tephra

and alluvial pumice deposits; massive micaceous sand.

Given the site’s current zoning and surrounding context, it is recognised that the site could have

potentially been subject to Hazardous Activities and Industries List (HAIL) activities. However, a

Contamination Assessment has been carried out (Appendix D) which concludes that it is unlikely that

HAIL activities have occurred on the site previously.

As noted previously, the site and surrounding area was historically rural land until at least 1959

(Auckland Council GeoMaps 2017). In 1961 the site became part of a larger NAMCO site, however

the site has remained vacant. Earthworks have previously occurred on the site in 1980 and 1988

which are likely to have been associated with land profiling activities associated with the wider

commercial/industrial development in the surrounding area at the time. The previous geotechnical

assessment for the site identified two areas of uncontrolled fill on the site (Appendix E). According to

historical Certificates of Title issued in 1931, the intended purpose of the land was for the disposal of

refuse rubbish and night soil and a cemetery. However no further evidence of this has been found to

suggest that these activities were carried out on the site.

2.1.6 Transport & Access

There are no existing formalised vehicle accesses on the eastern boundary of the site from Inlet Road.

Inlet Road is classified as a ‘Minor/Local Road’ and serves as a connection from the site to Great

South Road (an ‘Arterial Road’) either directly or via Waka Street (a ‘Minor/Local Road’). The road is a

cul-de-sac which is accessed directly via a controlled roundabout with Great South Road or via a

signalised intersection through Waka Street.

Pedestrian access to the site is available from the adjoining esplanade reserve (Longford Park

Esplanade Reserve) or by the existing footpath on Inlet Road which runs directly adjacent to part of

the site’s north eastern boundary.

2 B/PIM/2015/972

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2.1.7 Utility Services

There are existing reticulated services (stormwater, water and wastewater lines) available in close

proximity to the site within Inlet Road (refer to Site Servicing Map in Appendix C).

2.1.8 Cultural Heritage Features

There are known archaeological and heritage features located around the wider Pahurehure Inlet

area, particularly around the western area of the inlet to the west of State Highway 1. However, there

are no known cultural or heritage features within or directly adjacent to the site. .

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Figure 2 View of the site from the Longford Park Esplanade Reserve to the east (looking west)

Figure 3 View of the site from 26 Inlet Road (looking north)

Figure 4 View of the site (looking north west)

Figure 5 Existing site vehicle crossing (looking north)

Figure 6 View of site from west (looking east)

Figure 7 View from Esplanade Reserve (looking east)

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Surrounding Area 2.2

2.2.1 Land Use Environment

The immediate area adjoining the site generally comprises of land zoned for light industrial and open

space activities. The site adjoins light industrial zoned land to the north (25 Inlet Road - Papakura

Refuse Transfer Station occupied by Waste Management Services) and the south east (26 Inlet Road

- currently vacant).

The Papakura Waste Transfer Station at 25 Inlet Road has been operational since 1997. Operations

on the site involve receiving, consolidating then transferring non-hazardous solid wastes, including

household refuse, garden wastes and commercial wastes. Waste Management New Zealand Limited

hold land use and air discharge consents to operate from the site (Consent Ref. 7528:WPTPGEN,

R/REG/2015/1977). The hours of operation at the site are limited to 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to

Saturday and 10.30am to 3.30pm on Sunday or any public holiday.

Light industrial zoned land is also situated across the road to the east. This is characterised by

warehousing, industrial yard space and manufacturing operations.

Public open space zoned land adjoins the site to the west and south-west (Longford Park Esplanade

Reserve). The Longford Park Esplanade Reserve creates a continuous connected green corridor

along the coastline between Wellington Park (to the east) and the existing residential development at

Longford Park (to the west). The esplanade reserve includes a fitness trail and pedestrian path. The

pedestrian path extends to a jetty providing access to the coastal marine area directly adjacent to the

site.

The land use of the wider area is generally characterised by a range of residential, commercial, open

space and light industrial activities. A range of uses are present within a 400m walk of the site

including residential, commercial, retail and light industrial activities. Approximately 110m to the

northwest of the site across the Inlet are one or two storey residential properties accessed from

Longford Park Drive. Similarly, approximately 290m to the south across the Inlet there are one or two

storey residential properties. Approximately 300m to the east of the site on Great South Road are a

range of commercial and light industrial activities. Further east of the site (greater than 400m away)

the range of activities becomes increasingly residential and light industrial in nature. Approximately

430m to the north of the site is the Southgate Shopping Centre as well as a range of other commercial

activities. Notable land use activities within 800m of the site are summarised in Table 1 below.

Table 1 Notable Land Use Activities with 800m of Site

Land Use Activity Location

Pak’n’Save Supermarket 341 Great South Road

Gull Petrol Station 324 Great South Road

Z Petrol Station 254 Great South Road

Hospitality Various along Great South Road

Recreational Facilities Wellington Park, Longford Park Esplanade Reserve

Employment Opportunities Various locations along Inlet Road, Waka Street and

Great South Road

Southgate Shopping Centre 230 Great South Road

Papakura Private Hospital 7B Youngs Road

Longford Park Village – Metlifecare Corner of Longford Park Drive and Great South Road

Anytime Fitness Gym 230 Great South Road

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2.2.2 Urban Structure & Built Form

The existing commercial and light industrial development surrounding the site was developed in the

1980’s and 1990’s. The street blocks tend to be of an irregular shape to conform to the road network.

Lot sizes are generally larger than residential land uses and accommodate large industrial

warehouses and commercial buildings (from 1,500m² to up to 1.8ha in area).

The existing residential suburb to the west of the site was developed in the late 1990’s to early

2000’s.. There are very few full street blocks, and those that are present are large and irregular, as

cul-de-sac is the most common feature observed. Lot sizes are generally larger than 600m² and

accommodate large standalone dwellings on each property.

The existing residential suburb to the south of the site was originally developed in the mid-20th

century. Infill development then began to occur in the 1980’s and 1990’s within this area. Similar to the

residential neighbourhood west of the site, there are very few full street blocks as cul-de-sacs are the

most common feature. Lot sizes are varied due to the infill development that has occurred ranging

from approximately 350m² to 2,000m² and accommodate single or semi-detached dwellings.

2.2.3 Transport Environment

Road Network & Hierarchy

Inlet Road is accessed by Great South Road which is classified as a ‘Strategic Arterial Road’. It

serves as an important link between Takanini, its neighbouring suburbs and State Highway 1

(Southern Motorway). Inlet Road is a cul-de-sac and is classified as a ‘Minor/Local Road’. It connects

to Great South Road either directly (at a controlled roundabout) or via Waka Street (at a signalised

intersection).

The site is approximately 2.8km from the nearest State Highway 1 Motorway on and off ramps at

Great South Road (commonly known as the Takanini on and off ramps). The motorway provides a

direct link to the South Auckland Region (and beyond) from the Central Business District.

Pedestrian & Cycling Facilities

There are no specified cycle lanes on Inlet Road. However there are specified on-road cycle lanes on

Great South Road in both directions which provide a direct link to public transport facilities in the wider

area. Pedestrian footpaths are provided on the northern, eastern and western sides of Inlet Road

which connect to Waka Street and Great South Road. Towards the end of the cul-de-sac on the

southern side of Inlet Road, pedestrian facilities are poor with only a partial footpath being provided in

this area adjacent to the site and esplanade reserve. Greater pedestrian facilities are provided

approaching Great South Road. Pedestrian footpaths are also provided within Longford Park

Esplanade Reserve directly adjacent to the site.

Public Transport

Approximately 400m from the site on Great South Road is a bus stop with regular routes to Otahuhu

Town Centre/Station (33) and routes on weekday peaks to the city centre (360X).

The Takanini Train Station is located approximately 2km from the site with direct routes from the

station to Britomart Station in the city centre.

Future Connections & Upgrades

Road Corridor

Auckland Transport plans to upgrade the Mill Road and Redoubt Road Corridor in the short to medium

term (timing to be confirmed). The upgrade is required to support future growth of the area and provide

improved transport access for Manukau, Flatbush, Takanini, Papakura, and Drury in particular. This

will in turn provide an alternative transport access route to the site from the wider area from Manukau,

Howick and Flat Bush.

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Improvements are also proposed along State Highway 1 motorway corridor south of the Takanini off-

ramp to accommodate for planned future urban growth.

Public Transport

Auckland Transport has been investigating the option of establishing a new train station approximately

800m walking distance from the site (referred to as ‘Tironui Station’).

2.2.4 Heritage and Culture

The area adjacent to the site to the east of the Causeway within the Inlet has not been subject to an

archaeological survey. There are currently no scheduled or identified heritage features recorded

within 400m of the site under Council’s Cultural Heritage Inventory or the AUP(OiP). However the

Pahurehure Inlet and wider Manukau Harbour has known cultural significance to Mana Whenua with a

number of archaeological sites recorded to the west of the motorway causeway within and adjacent to

the Inlet. The name ‘Pahurehure’ is reported to mean ‘Angry Water’, due the Manukau Harbour being

known as notoriously wild and turbulent.

2.2.5 Noise Environment

An Acoustic Assessment has been prepared for the site and is provided in Appendix F. Existing noise measurements currently received at the site are significantly less than the limit of 65 dB LAeq permitted under the AUP(OiP).

2.2.6 Natural Environment

A significant portion of the wider natural environment comprises of the coastal marine area

(Pahurehure Inlet) which is situated directly adjacent to the application site to the south and south

west. The Pahurehure Inlet is a tidal estuary which encompasses approximately 70ha of water from

the wider outreaches of the Manukau Harbour. The Inlet is currently used for recreation, a habitat for

various wildlife and plants, a training ground for the local Sea Scouts and for the conveyance of

stormwater discharge from the wider land catchments.

The Inlet has been heavily influenced by the construction of the Southern (State Highway 1) Motorway

in 1964. A causeway was constructed for the motorway south of Longford Park with a 12m wide box

culvert to maintain the tidal flow of the Manukau Harbour and create a 170-acre area for aquatic

sports. Since the construction of the Southern Motorway causeway across the estuary, the

Pahurehure Inlet has been subject to exacerbated sedimentation with silt being transported through

the culvert under the motorway and being deposited within the Inlet creating a breeding ground for

mangroves. Mangroves remain present within the Pahurehure Inlet however large areas have been

cleared recently in efforts to improve the overall amenity values of Inlet and restore it back to some of

its original state prior to the establishment of the Southern Motorway causeway.

The latest ‘State of Auckland Marine Report Card’ for the Manukau Harbour dated August 2016

outlines that:

“The health grades within the harbour vary greatly, with sites in the wider harbour ranked as ‘extremely

good’ and ‘moderate’, while sites in tidal arms like Māngere Inlet and Pahurehure rank as ‘unhealthy’.

An increase in muddiness has been observed at a number of sites.”3

The topography of the surrounding land area has a flat to gentle slope in a south west direction

towards the Pahurehure Inlet. There are several flood plains, flood sensitive areas and overland flow

paths of varying scales identified within the wider environment due to its predominantly flat

topography. Land directly adjacent to the Pahurehure Inlet (including part of the esplanade reserve

and 26 Inlet Road) is subject to coastal inundation hazards (1m sea level rise). The wider surrounding

3 State of Auckland Marine Report Card, Auckland Council, August 2016

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area is underlain by the Clevedon West Waitemata Aquifer which is identified as a ‘High-Use Aquifer

Management Area’ under the AUP(OiP).

Vegetation within the surrounding residential, industrial and commercial areas is limited being

predominantly limited to grass and landscaping within the rear and front yards of properties.

Vegetation within public open space areas is more extensive in comparison to the developed areas.

Within the Longford Park Esplanade Reserve and adjacent to the Pahurehure Inlet there is a range of

vegetation including native pohutukawa trees and flaxes.

An area to the northwest of the site within Longford Park Esplanade Reserve is identified as a

‘Significant Ecological Area’ (SEA_T_544 Terrestrial) under the AUP(OiP) recognised in terms of its

‘threat status and rarity’.

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Figure 8 Eastern frontage of property at 21 Inlet Road (looking north) –Save Mart

Figure 9 Longford Park Esplanade Reserve (adjacent to site looking south)

Figure 10 Pak’n’Save Supermarket on Great South Road and industrial site on Inlet Road (looking east)

Figure 11 Pahurehure Inlet (looking west towards Longford Park residential development)

Figure 12 Longford Park Esplanade Reserve (adjacent to site looking north)

Figure 13 Property at 21 Inlet Road (looking east) – Trade Depot Limited

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Figure 14 Property at 301 Great South Road (rear access from Inlet Road) – Tyre and Mechanic Services

Figure 15 Property at 7 Inlet Road (looking west) – Takanini Commercials Limited

Figure 16 Northern side of Inlet Road adjacent to the site (looking south)

Figure 17 Property at 25 Inlet Road (looking north) – Waste Management Services)

Figure 18 Property at 21 and 23 Inlet Road (looking north)

Figure 19 Properties at 303 and 305 Great South Road (rear access from Inlet Road)

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3.0 Description of the Proposal

Design Philosophy 3.1

The Applicant recognises that the site has a unique range of constraints and opportunities and

understands that any successful development needs to respond to these matters. A Site Context

Analysis and Design Report has been prepared for the site (Appendix G) to provide a comprehensive

analysis of these constraints and opportunities and direct the design philosophy of the development.

The key matters which have directed the design of the development are as follows:

Limited supply of industrial zoned land in the Auckland Region, with a preference for industrial

type activities within industrial zoned land;

A high level of existing amenity provided by the adjacent public open space and coastal

marine area;

Connection to existing and future transport infrastructure, including SH1, Great South Road

and train services;

Sensitive location of the site and necessity to provide a development which does not

adversely impact upon the adjoining public open space and coastal marine areas;

Constrained dimensions of the site which is of a relatively small size, irregular shape and has

asymmetric lot form; and

Market desire for a diverse range of built typologies.

Understanding the constraints and opportunities of the site, the Applicant has determined the site to be

nonsuited for conventional light industrial activities such as warehousing and manufacturing which

generally require relatively large building footprints and store yard areas. Accordingly, a hybrid ‘mixed

industrial’ design has been developed to utilise the opportunities of the site and surrounding area while

appropriately addressing the known constraints.

The proposed ‘Mixed Industrial’ land use typology provides for a mix of light industrial, commercial

(likely office/storage) and residential land use activities. The predominant land use for the site is light

industrial activities and it is intended that all commercial and residential land use will be accessory to

the primary industrial activities of the site.

3.1.1 Market Research

The Applicant has engaged a property agent from Barfoot and Thompson-Commercial (David

Sylvester) in regards to market demand and the proposed mixed industrial development of the site.

Mr Sylvester has provided letter correspondence discussing the demand and suitability of

development in the local area.

Key feedback from Mr Sylvester is highlighted below:

It has been proven throughout the Auckland Region that “Live/Work” complexes are in high

demand and, in the cases that we are aware of, have been successful.

Within the Papakura area, the property at 3 Tironui Station Road West is the largest compliant

Live/Work development comprising of 24 units, each with a gross floor area of 120m²…To the

best of our knowledge does not appear to have resulted in any adverse effects on neighbouring

properties.

We consider that high quality live/work developments in the Takanini area are required to meet

the demand for small privately owned businesses. Residential values and rental costs have and

are expected to continue increasing due to the relatively low median house cost compared with

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other parts of Auckland. This coupled with increasing values and rental rates for smaller industrial

units the benefits of the proposed style of development at Inlet Point are obvious.

There are many situations where small businesses are operating from a residential address or

living with their families in noncompliant and inappropriate industrial units. Should alternative

occupation options not be available this is likely to continue or perhaps increase. There is also a

real chance that some small businesses will simply fail due unsustainable costs.

The proposed development site’s waterfront position limits “pure” industrial development due to

required bulk and location setbacks from the esplanade reserve and the irregular shape and area

of the site. A single larger warehouse would increase the number of large trucks using Inlet Road

and the roundabout on the Great South Road which provides the primary access to Inlet Road.

Very nearby to 28 Inlet Road is a Pak n Save, Southgate, Takanini Village and the recently

completed development at 254 Great South Road. These amenities will benefit from the residents

who will live in the proposed development.

We are cognisant of the need to safeguard supply for future industrial development in the area.

We consider that the increased industrial land supply in the Takanini, Hingaia and Drury South

areas is sufficient and more suitable for pure industrial uses than the land at 28 Inlet Road.

This evidence supports the mixed industrial typology proposed in the development.

Proposed Mixed Industrial Units 3.2

The Applicant proposes to establish 16 two-storey mixed industrial units at 28 Inlet Road in Takanini

(legally described as Lot 6 DP 184757). The proposed development and activities are shown in the

Design Drawings provided in Appendix H.

The proposed units will comprise of a series of light industrial warehouse units on the ground floor

level with a two-bedroom residential unit or office space on the upper floor level which will be

accessory to the light industrial activities on the ground floor.

The four units directly fronting Inlet Road (referred to as Units 13 to 16) will accommodate

office/storage space on the upper floor with the remaining units accommodating residential uses on

the upper floor.

All units provide between 75-108m² of industrial space on the ground floor and 90-117m² of residential

accommodation or commercial activities above.

The floor areas for the activities proposed within each unit are summarised in Table 2 below.

Table 2 Gross Floor Areas – Mixed Industrial Units

Unit Activity Floor Area (m²)

Unit 1 Ground Floor (Industrial) 94

Upper Floor (Residential) 109

Units 2 – 5 Ground Floor (Industrial) 75







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Units 10 Ground Floor (Industrial) 93






Units 13-16 Ground Floor (Industrial) 81

Upper Floor (Commercial/Office) 99

3.2.1 Development Staging

The Applicant intends to stage the construction of the development over a three year timeframe. The proposed stage is outlined in Table 3.

Table 3 Indicative Development Staging Timeframes

Year Block Units

1 A 1-7

2 B 8-12

3 C 13-16

All enabling works including earthworks and construction of servicing and connections will be undertaken within the first stage of development.

3.2.2 Materials and Finishes

The overall appearance of the buildings will be industrial/commercial in character but with a roofline

and some weatherboard sheathing to relate back to the adjacent residential activities of Longford

Park. The proposed indicative finishes will include:

- Weatherboard (on the top half of the upper floor).

- Schist veneer concrete panels (on lower half of upper floor and lower floor)

- Bonded aluminium fascia

- Boxed sunshade

The proposed colour palette includes neutral light brown, white and greys for the lower floor concrete

panels, dark brown for the upper floor concrete panels and dark navy blue for the garage doors.

3.2.3 Industrial Space Activities

Each unit will include light industrial floor space at ground level. The coupled nature of the upper floor with the industrial space below is intended to enable the use of this space for small scale light industrial activities which may not be viable in conventional larger scale light industrial developments. The types of small manufacturing and storage businesses envisaged to occupy the industrial warehouse spaces within each unit could include (but not limited to):

- Small workshop space;

- Boutique light industrial uses;

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- Trade services;

- Light manufacturing; or

- E-Commerce

3.2.4 Residential Activities

Two bedroom, residential units are proposed on the upper floor of the building within Units 1 to 12. The residential units adjacent to the south western boundary (Units 1 to 12) will be orientated towards the esplanade reserve and the coastal marine area with enclosed balcony areas overlooking this area.

All residential units will be designed with acoustic insulation to achieve appropriate internal noise levels (refer Acoustic Assessment in Appendix F).

3.2.5 Commercial Office/Storage Space Activities

Ancillary commercial office/storage space is proposed on the upper floor of Units 13 to 16 to support the ground floor industrial activities.

Earthworks 3.3

The Engineering Report and Drawing A3 provided in Appendix I show the nature and scale of the

proposed earthworks.

Earthworks will occur over an approximate area of 3,721m² and volume of 750m³. Earthworks are

required to establish the new buildings and associated sealed yard area for parking, loading, access

and manoeuvring. A summary of the earthworks required is provided in Table 4 below.

Earthworks will be occurring within 25m of the coastal marine area within a Sediment Control

Protection Area as defined under the AUP(OiP).

Table 4 Earthworks Summary

Total Area 3,721m²

Total Volume 942.6m³

Total Volume (Cut to Fill) 0m³

Total Volume (Cut to Waste) 750m³

Total Volume (Imported Fill) 192.6m³

Maximum depth of cut 300mm

Maximum depth of fill 300mm

Appropriate sediment controls (including silt fences, a stabilised entrance and cleanwater diversion)

will be in place for the duration of the works in accordance with Auckland Council’s Technical

Publication 904 as shown on Drawing A3 in Appendix I.

The Detailed Site Investigation provided in Appendix D concludes that it is unlikely that HAIL activities

have occurred on the site and that historical land use activities do not appear to have significantly

impacted shallow soil materials at the site. However, soil required to be removed off-site during

earthworks may need to be disposed of at a licensed managed fill facility with appropriate laboratory

reports being provided.

4 Or other relevant guideline.

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Site Servicing 3.4

The proposed development will be serviced by existing reticulated services within Inlet Road. The

Engineering Report and Plans provided in Appendix I describe the proposed site servicing for the site.

The Applicant has consulted with Veolia Water and Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters Team in

relation to the proposed wastewater, water and stormwater connections.

3.4.1 Wastewater, Water and Utilities

Water supply will be from the 150mm diameter water main on the grass berm within Inlet Road. There

is a fire hydrant within 40m of the site’s road frontage boundary. Veolia Water has confirmed that one

bulk water meter will be supplied to the site. Private meters for each unit will be administered by the

Body Corporate.

Wastewater connections will be established from the south eastern corner of the site. It is proposed to

upgrade the existing connection with a 150mm diameter pipe and extend this through the centre of the

site to service the new units. Right of entry is required from the neighbouring site at 26 Inlet Road to

upgrade this sewer connection.

3.4.2 Stormwater Management and Discharge

The site has a 300mm diameter stormwater pipe connection on its south eastern corner which passes

through the neighbouring site at 26 Inlet Road and connects to a 375mm diameter pipe crossing Inlet

Road. The Applicant’s Engineer has confirmed that the both of these pipes have adequate capacity to

service both the site and the neighbouring property at 26 Inlet Road should both sites be developed in

the future. Liaison has occurred with Auckland Council Development Engineer (Raj Kumar) who has

confirmed that stormwater mitigation (in terms of volume – detention and retention) is not required.

The new stormwater reticulation system within the site has been designed to service the proposed

development and will remain as a private system. The system will be maintained by the Body

Corporate. A Hynds offline Up-Flo Filter is proposed to collect and treat run-off from the new paved

area to achieve greater than 75% TSS5 removal. Further details of the proposed Hynds offline Up-Flo

filter are provided in the Engineering Report and Plans provided in Appendix I.

Parking, Loading & Access 3.5

3.5.1 Access

A single two-way access is proposed on the north eastern boundary of the site. It will have a width of

6.75m at the roadside footpath and a splay of 10.086m at the kerb.

3.5.2 Parking

The proposed development will collectively provide for 28 marked car parking spaces, including two

accessible car park spaces in accordance with Standard E27.6.2.3 of the AUP(OiP).

A total of ten ‘public/common’ parking spaces are proposed adjacent to the units for customer / visitor

use and 18 private parking spaces are proposed with a mix of internal and external spaces. The

allocation of parking spaces is provided in Table 5.

5 Total Suspended Solids

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Table 5 Car park space allocation

Unit Internal Space(s) External Space(s)

Unit 1-7, 13-16 1 per unit -

8,9 & 12 - 1 per unit

10 & 11 - 2 per unit

Public/Common - 10 (total)*

* Includes 2 accessible car park spaces. ‘

Each of the units have sufficient internal space to provide additional internal private parking if

necessary.

3.5.3 Loading

One dedicated loading space is proposed adjacent to the vehicle entrance and Unit 16. The loading

bay will have dimensions of 3600mm wide and 11300mm long and complies with the standards under

Chapter E27 of the AUP(OiP). The loading space has been designed to accommodate a 8.3m truck.

3.5.4 Cycle Parking

Cycle parking is proposed in the common grass area between Units 7 and 8 for up to four spaces. Internal cycle parking will also be available within each unit.

Signage 3.6

A unit signboard is proposed within the front yard to the north of the proposed vehicle entrance. The

signboard will be free-standing and display details of each mixed industrial business. The signboard

will be 2.4m in height and 1.5m in width with a depth of 0.25m.

Vegetation Alteration and Landscaping 3.7

3.7.1 Vegetation Removal

An existing exotic street tree (less than 4m in height) situated adjacent to the site on Inlet Road is

required to be removed in order to establish the proposed development. The particular tree in question

is shown in Figure 20 below. The tree can be removed as a Permitted Activity under Rule E17.4.1(A9)

of the AUP(OiP), however will require asset approval from Auckland Council’s Community Parks and

Places Team to remove. As described in Section 5.0, the Applicant has undertaken preliminary

consultation with this Team in relation to the proposal and approval (in principle) has been provided.

As a condition of its removal, a replacement tree will be planted within the grass berm in a suitable

location on Inlet Road (location and species to be confirmed by Auckland Council).

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Figure 20 Location of Street Tree to be removed

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3.7.2 Landscape - Planting

A landscape plan is provided on Drawing 4 in Appendix H which has been developed with input from

Auckland Council Parks and in consultation with Ngati Tamaoho Trust. An indicative planting schedule

is included on this Drawing which includes a range of native ground cover, shrubs and specimen trees.

Two metres of planting/landscaping is proposed within the site along the road frontage to Inlet Road.

Rear yard landscaping 5m in width is proposed along the rear western and southern yards adjoining

Units 6 to 12. Landscaping will comprise of a range of native species including specimen and smaller

shrubs. Planter boxes are proposed in the western yard adjoining Units 1 to 5.

All landscaping will be implemented within the first planting season following the completion of works

at the site.

3.7.3 Landscape - Fencing Treatment

Fencing is proposed along the northern boundary which will comprise of 3m high precast concrete wall

(acoustic barrier) between the eastern façade of Unit 1 and Inlet Road to achieve sufficient visual and

acoustic screening from the neighbouring site at 25 Inlet Road. Fencing up to 1.8m in height is also

proposed on the northern boundary between the western façade of Unit 1 and Longford Park

Esplanade Reserve.

A two metre high metal screen fence and gate is proposed between Units 14 and 15 fronting Inlet Road.

A two metre high metal screen fence and automated gates are proposed at the vehicle entrance

between Unit 16 and the public car parking area.

Low pool fencing up to 1.5m in height is proposed along the common boundary with Longford Park

Esplanade Reserve and Inlet Road frontage.

Rubbish Storage Area 3.8

Rubbish storage areas are proposed internally within the industrial ground floor of each unit.

Unit Title Subdivision 3.9

It is proposed to undertake a unit title subdivision around each of the units within the proposed

development once it is constructed. Each unit will be owner-occupied and there will be common areas

allocated across the site for shared use which will be managed by the Body Corporate. The proposed

scheme plan is provided in Appendix J.

Consent Notice D306878.2 3.10

Consent Notice D306878.2 requires that the building foundations for any future building or structure on

the site be specifically designed by a Registered Engineer experienced in geotechnical engineering.

The Applicant will engage a Registered Engineer experienced in geotechnical engineering to design

the future foundations of the proposed units as part of the Building Consent stage to comply with this

legal encumbrance.

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4.0 Consultation

Auckland Council 4.1

4.1.1 Auckland Council Regulatory Consents

Pre-Application Meeting

A Pre-Application Meeting was held with Council on 30 August 2016 (refer to Pre-Application Meeting

Minutes in Appendix K). Those in attendance were:

- Roneel Singh (Applicant’s Project Manager)

- Katie Round - AECOM (Applicant’s Planner)

- Peter Hill – Hill Design Engineering Ltd (Applicant’s Engineer)

- Phillip Maguire – HFT Ltd (Applicant)

- Barry Maxwell (Applicant’s Architect)

- Bryce Powell – Auckland Council (Council Planner)

- Joe Wolfgramm – Auckland Council (Council Planner)

- Alina Enovan – Auckland Council (Council Development Engineer)

Key items discussed at the meeting were:

- The site’s current and future light industrial zoning, including what kinds of activities are

generally provided for and what are not envisaged in the zone.

- The type of activity classification industrial ‘mixed industrial’ units fall under the AUP(OiP) (as

this activity is not specifically provided for in any zone).

- The activity status of the proposal under the AUP(OiP) – confirmed as Non-Complying and

subject to full public notification.

- Potential design considerations and mitigation required to demonstrate how the proposal will

address any significant adverse effects, including reverse sensitivity.

- Potentially affected properties.

- The role of Council’s Park team and the need to consult with them on the proposal given the

site’s proximity to the esplanade reserve.

- Stormwater, flooding, earthworks and servicing considerations.

- Traffic and parking considerations.

- Noise considerations.

- Specialist inputs required.

4.1.2 Auckland Council Community Parks and Places

The Applicant has consulted Steve Owens and Greg Lowe from Auckland Council’s Community Parks

and Places Team in relation to the proposed development. The purpose of this consultation was to

ensure that the proposed development achieved an appropriate interface with Longford Park

Esplanade Reserve in terms of amenity, public safety and on-going use of this area. A record of this

consultation is provided in Appendix K.

Key points of discussion were:

- The reserve area and existing land use activities within this space.

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- The proposed extension of the walking and riding pathways across the Inlet.

- The ‘Pahurehure loop’ associated with the new additional motorway lane extensions and a

planned walking and bike riding lane across the Inlet.

- The existing plant species within and around the Inlet and the nature of plant species that would

be compatible for the proposed development. The esplanade was identified as an important

greenway link.

- The mangrove removal and removal of new mangrove re-growth.

- Proposed stormwater treatment options for the development.

Auckland Council Community Parks and Places Team has provided input into the plant species and

flora and fauna for the proposed landscaping interface between the site and adjoining esplanade

reserve. The final landscape plan has been provided to review.

4.1.3 Auckland Council – Development Engineering

As described in the Engineering Report in Appendix I, the Applicant has consulted with Auckland

Council’s Development Engineer with respect to the stormwater management system and connections

for the proposed development. Veolia Water has confirmed that the development can be

accommodated within their network.

Utility Providers 4.2

4.2.1 Veolia Water

As described in the Engineering Report in Appendix I, the Applicant has consulted with Veolia Water

with respect to the wastewater and water supply connections for the proposed development. Veolia

Water has confirmed that the development can be accommodated within their network.

Mana Whenua 4.3

The Applicant has consulted with local iwi representatives on multiple occasions through the Ngati

Tamaoho Trust in relation to the proposal. A record of this consultation is provided in Appendix K. In

summary, key matters discussed included:

- The nature of the proposal.

- The history of the Pahurehure Inlet, water quality and land use.

- Ensuring protection of the wider Manukau Harbour.

- The proposed stormwater management for the development, in particular stormwater

treatment measures.

- The role of Ngati Tamaoho Trust in terms of environmental guardianship and cultural matters.

No objections were raised in relation to the proposal. The Applicant has considered the feedback

received as a result of this consultation, in particular in terms of the proposed stormwater treatment

measures that have been incorporated into the design and proposed landscaping measures.

Adjacent Landowners 4.4

4.4.1 25 Inlet Road (Waste Management Services)

The Applicant has met with the property owners and operators of 25 Inlet Road (Waste Management Services).

Key issues raised by Waste Management Services were in relation to:

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- Reverse sensitivity in terms of noise and odour and the potential complaints that may be received from the future occupants.

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5.0 Status of Activity

Land Use & Discharge Consents 5.1

An assessment has been carried out in relation to the relevant rules under the AUP(OiP) and NES Soil

in Appendix L of this report. Resource consent is required for the proposed development under the

following Plans and Standards as outlined in Table 6 below. For the avoidance of doubt, the Applicant

seeks all necessary resource consents for the proposal whether or not they are specifically identified.

Table 6 Reasons for consent

Plan Consent Requirement

Auckland Unitary Plan

(Operative in Part)

Rule E8.4.1(A9)

Diversion and discharge of stormwater runoff from impervious areas greater than 1,000m²

and up to 5,000m² within an urban area, that complies with Standard E8.6.1 and Standard

E8.6.3.1 requires consent as a Controlled Activity.

Rule E11.4.1(A9)

Earthworks greater than 2,500m2 in a Business Zone within a Sediment Control Protection

Area requires consent as a Restricted Discretionary Activity.

Rule E12.4.1(A9) and C1.7(1)

Earthworks within a Coastal Protection Yard greater than 5m² and 5m³ requires consent as a

Discretionary Activity.

Rule H17.4.1(A3)

Establishment of 12 dwellings within industrial live-work units within the Light Industrial Zone

requires consent as a Non-Complying Activity.

Rule H17.6.4

Infringement to front yard setback requirements (northern boundary wall and free-standing

signage) requires consent as a Restricted Discretionary Activity.

Rule H17.6.4

Infringement to rear yard landscaping requirements along the western and south-western

boundaries of the site adjoining the esplanade reserve requires consent as a Restricted

Discretionary Activity.

Rule E38.4.1(A4)

Unit title subdivision complying with the Controlled Activity Standards under E38.7.2.3

requires consent as a Controlled Activity.

Signage Bylaw 2015 5.2

An assessment against Auckland Council’s Signage Bylaw 2015 with respect to the new free standing

signage that is proposed within the front yard is provided in Appendix L. In summary the proposed

signage will comply with the applicable standards and is considered a Permitted Activity.

Summary 5.3

Overall, resource consent is sought from Auckland Council as a Non-Complying Activity.

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6.0 Assessment of Actual or Potential Effects on the

Environment

Subject to the provisions of any policy statement or plan, any person preparing an assessment of the

effects on the environment should consider the following matters:

(a) any effect on those in the neighbourhood and, where relevant, the wider community

including any socio-economic and cultural effects:

(b) any physical effect on the locality, including any landscape and visual effects:

(c) any effect on ecosystems, including effects on plants or animals and any physical

disturbance of habitats in the vicinity:

(d) any effect on natural and physical resources having aesthetic, recreational, scientific,

historical, spiritual, or cultural, or other special value for present or future generations:

(e) any discharge of contaminants into the environment, including any unreasonable emission

of noise and options for the treatment and disposal of contaminants:

(f) any risk to the neighbourhood, the wider community, or the environment through natural

hazards or the use of hazardous substances or hazardous installations.

Statutory Requirements 6.1

Section 88(2) of the Resource Management Act 1991 (the ‘Act’) stipulates that an application shall

include an assessment of environmental effects prepared in accordance with the Fourth Schedule and

be in such detail as corresponds with the scale and significance of the effects that the activity may

have on the environment.

Matters to be assessed by Council when assessing an application for resource consent under Section

104(1) of the RMA include (subject to Part 2), any actual and potential effects on the environment and

any relevant objectives, policies, rules or other provisions of a Plan or Proposed Plan.

The following adjacent properties in Table 7 are excluded from the assessment of effects on the wider

environment:

Table 7 Adjacent Properties

Address & Legal Description

25 Inlet Road, Takanini [Lot 1 DP 184757 BLK XIV OTAHUHU SD – SUBJ TO & INT IN ESMTS]

23 Inlet Road, Takanini [Lot 3 DP 184757]



Longford Park Esplanade Reserve

Overall, the proposed activity is a Non-Complying Activity. Under Section 104B, when considering an

application for resource consent for a Non-Complying Activity, the Consent Authority may grant or

refuse the application. If it grants the application, the Consent Authority may impose conditions under

Section 108.

Permitted Baseline 6.2

As prescribed by Sections 95D(1)(b) and 95E(2)(a) of the RMA, when determining the extent of

adverse effects of an activity, the Consent Authority ‘may disregard an adverse effect if a rule or

national environmental standard permits an activity with that effect’. Accordingly, the permitted

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baseline is described as those activities which could be legally established as a Permitted Activity, or

have an existing resource consent.

A full assessment of the Permitted Activities associated with this application is provided in Appendix L.

In summary, the key permitted activities associated with the proposal are as follows:

Earthworks up to 2,500m3 – Rule E12.4.1(A9);

Street tree removal less than 4m in height and 400mm in girth within road reserve -

E17.4.1(A9);

Offices accessory to the primary activity on site - H17.4.1(A17);

Industrial Activities - H17.4.1(A33);

New Buildings - H17.4.1(A37).

The following details those elements which are critical to establishing the permitted baseline when

determining the extent of adverse effects associated with this proposal.

Actual & Potential Positive Effects on the Environment 6.3

The proposal will result in the following positive effects on the environment:

- It will establish a use of the site that interacts with and maintains the amenity values of the adjoining public open space and coastal marine area.

- The south western orientation of the residential units will provide passive surveillance over the esplanade reserve contributing to public safety and well-being.

- The inclusion of residential activities will contribute to the greater use of the adjoining esplanade reserve area.

- The proposal will contribute to the diversity of the Region’s housing supply, whilst also enabling businesses to operate from the site that contribute to the local economy.

Actual & Potential Adverse Effects on the Environment 6.4

6.4.1 Land & Soil Resources

As described in Section 4.2 of this report, earthworks of approximately 750m³ in volume over an area

of 3721m² are proposed on the site to establish a level building platform, parking spaces, manoeuvring

area, infrastructure and access to the units. The proposed earthworks will remain clear of the existing

utility services located in the surrounding area and will occur across the whole site. Excess fill will to

be removed from the site.

It is anticipated that the earthworks will take up to six months to complete and will be undertaken

during the earthworks season. Appropriate sediment control measures will be put in place in

accordance with Technical Publication 90 (or subsequent equivalent standards) which includes silt

fences to minimise sediment run-off from the site during construction (refer to Drawing A3 in Appendix

I).

The proposed earthworks will occur within proximity to the coastal marine area (Pahurehure Inlet)

which is approximately 20m from the southern and western boundaries of the site. As such, the site is

within a Sediment Control Protection Area. The implementation of erosion and sediment control

measures will reduce the risk of sediment discharge into the coastal environment. The site is not

affected by any flood hazards or major overland flowpaths based on Auckland Council’s GIS Mapping,

and the proposed area of works on the site will generally avoid the identified minor overland flowpath6

6 Contributing catchment area less than 4,000m²

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on the south eastern area of the site. Furthermore the gentle slope of the site generally enables the

more effective implementation of erosion and sediment control measure compared with steeper

contours.

The proposed earthworks will generally maintain the existing topography of the site which is primarily

flat to gently sloping7. The proposed works area will be progressively stabilised and sealed with

paving, buildings or landscaping following the earthworks.

Geotechnical/Instability

Instability risk has previously been identified on the site which has been recorded on the Certificate of

Title in the form of an encumbrance to this effect (D306878.2). The encumbrance requires that

building foundations for any buildings or structures on the site (as well as other adjoining properties)

be specifically designed by a Registered Engineer experienced in geotechnical engineering. A

Geotechnical Assessment8 has previously been prepared for the site and adjoining land at 26 Inlet

Road in 2015 when it was proposed to develop the site for office and warehouse uses. A copy of this

report is appended to the Engineering Report provided in Appendix I.

The findings of this report are still relevant to consider with respect to this application in terms of the

development proposed. The assessment concludes that the site is underlain by competent ground

conditions and can be developed, providing certain measures are applied during earthworks and

construction. Such measures include:

- Ensuring that all un-retained cut batters be graded at no steeper than 1(v) and 2(h) and be no

higher than 1.0m. Cut batters should be located at least the cut batter height from the building.

- Ensuring that all un-retained fill batters be graded at no steeper than 1(v) on 3(h) and be no

higher than 1.0m. Fill batters should be located at least the fill batter height from the building.

- All structural fill should be inspected by a suitably qualified person.

- All cut and fill batters should be top soiled and grassed/planted on completion.

- Ensuring all topsoil layers are striped and removed from site and exposed fill be proof rolled with

a heavy roller.

- Any identified weak zones should be undercut and replaced with suitably compacted engineered

fill.

- On-site supervision of site works by a suitably qualified person.

The Applicant agrees to adhere to the recommendations of this report and further geotechnical input

will be obtained at the building consent stage. Providing the recommendations from the Geotechnical

Assessment are adhered to the potential adverse effects in terms of stability as a result of earthworks

will be less than minor.

Contaminated Land

The proposed works area was identified as a potential HAIL site. A Site Investigation (Contamination)

has been prepared for the site to provide an understanding of the nature and extent of the historical

land use activities on the site which may have impacted soil quality within the proposed development

footprint (refer to Appendix D). Section 8.0 of the Site Investigation (Contamination) concludes that

historical land use activities do not appear to have significantly impacted shallow materials at the site

and that it is unlikely that HAIL activities have occurred on the site. All soil samples taken as part of

this investigation complied with the adopted acceptance criteria, excluding four soil samples which

7 Slope angles less than 5°

8 Form Steel – 24 Inlet Road, Takanini: Geotechnical Investigation Report for a Proposed Waterhouse and Office, prepared by

Ground Consulting Limited, dated 30 June 2015, REF: R2019-1.

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returned soil concentrations of heavy metals slightly above Auckland Background Concentrations.

Accordingly, the proposed earthworks on the site are considered to be of a relatively low risk to human

health or the environment. Nonetheless a conservative approach will be adopting in the disposal of fill

material which to be taken of off-site which will be sent to a licenced facility capable of accepting such

material. Based on the findings of the Site Investigation report and proposed soil disposal methods,

the adverse effects on the environment in terms of disturbance of contaminated land will less than

minor.

Heritage

The proposed earthworks will not be occurring within any known or identified heritage areas.

However, this area has not been subject to any archaeological surveys. The Applicant agrees to a

condition recommending that Accidental Discovery Protocols be applied for the duration of the

earthworks should there be any discovery of any heritage artefacts.

Summary

Based on the above, it is considered that the adverse effects on the environment in terms of land and

soil resources will be less than minor.

6.4.2 Amenity and Character

Coastal Marine Area and Public Open Space

The site is situated directly adjacent to the coastal marine area (Pahurehure Inlet) and a public open

space (Longford Park Esplanade Reserve). Conventional light industrial developments tend to have

relatively low amenity quality. Accordingly, light industrial forms of development has the potential to

have adverse amenity effects in this location, despite the underlying light industrial zoning of the site.

Careful consideration has been made by the Applicant to ensure that the proposed development

protects and enhances the amenity values of this environment in terms of its design, layout and types

of activities proposed within the site. The Applicant has consulted with Auckland Council’s Community

Parks and Places Team with respect to the proposed development to inform the design of the

interface with the esplanade reserve.

The proposed mixed industrial units will be setback at least 5m from the common boundary of the

esplanade reserve and will comply with the height in relation to boundary controls required on this

boundary. Landscaping treatments will be provided within the rear yard adjoining the esplanade

reserve. The landscaping will comprise of a combination of native species as shown on Drawing 4 in

Appendix H. An indicative planting schedule has been provided which has been informed by

consultation with Auckland Council Community Parks and Places Team and local iwi representatives.

The planting schedule includes a range of native species with a combination of specimen trees,

shrubs and grasses commonly found within the locality. It is considered that the landscaping along the

reserve interface will contribute positively to the surrounding area and the provision of mature trees will

soften the building and hard surfaces when viewed from the wider area. A maintenance schedule has

been included as part of this application to ensure that the planting remains in its entirety within the

development following construction.

The residential activities within Units 1 to 12 are orientated towards the esplanade reserve and have

enclosed balconies which overlook this space. This provides a degree of passive surveillance over

this space which would not be easily achieved if the site were to be developed as a conventional light

industrial development.

Signage is proposed within the front yard of the site (refer to Drawings 1 and 14 in Appendix H). It has

been designed to comply with the 2015 Signage Bylaw and will display information relating to the site

address and the associated businesses occupying the proposed units. The proposed signage will be

legible and consistent with what is currently present in the surrounding industrial area and replaces an

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existing sign that is currently present in this location of the site. The signage proposed will not detract

from the external appearance of the development and it will not be visually intrusive to the surrounding

area.

Industrial Character and Land Supply

The site is zoned for light industry under the AUP(OiP). The Applicant recognises that there is a

limited supply of industrial zoned land in the Auckland Region, therefore the development of industrial

zoned land should be prioritized for industrial type activities where appropriate. However, as detailed

previously, the Applicant also recognises the sensitive location of the site and necessity to provide a

development which does not adversely impact upon the adjoining public open space and coastal

marine areas. Furthermore, the site is of a relatively small size, irregular shape and has asymmetric

dimensions. Accordingly, the site is considered to be impractical for conventional light industrial

activities such as warehousing and manufacturing which generally require relatively large building

footprints and store yard areas.

In response the Applicant has proposed a development that responds to the industrial character of the

site in a scale and form while also accommodating for the adjacent coastal and open space

environments. From the street front, the proposed development will have a modern industrial design

and be of a similar character to the existing built environment in the surrounding areas. The proposed

mixed industrial units will be finished with a combination of schist veneer concrete panels,

weatherboard, concrete panels and metal garage doors. The southern and western exterior of the

buildings provide a softer façade with the above floor residential units orientated towards the coastal

boundaries. As such, these exteriors will not be visible from the street front and will therefore not

detract from the overall industrial character of the area. Accordingly, it is considered that the overall

visual amenity will be significantly improved as a result of the proposed development.

The ground floor of the proposed mixed industrial units will be used for light industrial purposes which

are consistent with the types of activities occurring within the Light Industry zone. The space provided

and the design of the units enables a variety of small scale industries to be located within these units.

The proposed units have been designed in a manner that could enable them to be retrofitted in the

future for other industrial activities. The industrial space provided will be of a size and shape that is

adequate for operation, movement and storage functions of the business activities occupying these

areas. The four units fronting Inlet Road (Units 13 to 16) will contain offices/storage ancillary to the

ground floor industrial units. Ancillary offices are generally provided for as Permitted Activities within

the Light Industry zone providing they do not exceed 100m² or comprise of more than 30% of the

gross floor area of a development. Accordingly, these types of activities are common with industrial

areas.

Residential Amenity, Reverse Sensitivity, Health and Safety

The proposed mixed industrial units will be adjacent to light industrial activities to the north and east of

the site on Inlet Road which generally do not require the same level of amenity as residential activities.

There is potential for reverse sensitivity effects to occur as a result of having residential activities

situated amongst existing and future light industrial activities (both within and beyond the site) on Inlet

Road. The reverse sensitivity effects are primarily associated with noise, odour, safety and visual

amenity which are assessed below.

Noise

An Acoustic Assessment has been prepared and provided with the application in Appendix F. The

Acoustic Assessment specifically addresses the potential reverse sensitivity effects associated with

the proposed residential activities in terms of noise. It is noted that the existing noise levels currently

received at the site are significantly less than the limit of 65 dB LAeq permitted under the AUP(OiP).

However, for the purposes of the assessment, the acoustic assessment assumes the ‘worse-case

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scenario’ where potential increases in noise levels could occur as a result of new

development/redevelopment within the area.

There are no explicit acoustic requirements for dwellings in the Light Industry zone under the

AUP(OiP). Accordingly, the acoustic requirements from other Business zones in the AUP(OiP)

(namely Rule E25.6.10.1) have been adopted in order to ensure that the proposed development

achieves an acceptable level of internal noise within each mixed industrial unit in order to provide for

residential amenity and well-being and prevent noise complaints from occupants.

The façade construction of the proposed residential units has been based on the maximum permitted

noise emissions that could occur from neighbouring sites, particularly from the north, east and south.

The proposed recommended façade construction materials to be adopted are described in Table 4

and Figure 3 of the Acoustic Assessment in Appendix F. Mechanical ventilation will also be installed

within each unit (in accordance with Clause G4 of the New Zealand Building Code) to allow for

external windows and doors to be closed.

Operationally, the proposed development may generate noise levels from vehicle movements, light

industrial activity and external mechanical plant associated with ventilation. It is anticipated that noise

generated from the proposed industrial activities within the site will comply with the noise standards

under the Light Industry zone in the AUP(OiP) by a significant margin due to the scale and type of

activities occupying each of the units.

Odour

The neighbouring property to the north at 25 Inlet Road is currently occupied by a waste management

refuse station operated by Waste Management Limited. The existing operations on site must adhere

to the specific land use and air discharge consent conditions applying under 7528:WPTPGEN and

R/REG/2015/1977 respectively which address potential odour related effects on adjacent properties.

In particular, Condition 9 of R/REG/2015/1977 requires the following:

“Beyond the boundary of the site there shall be no odour, dust, particulate, smoke, ash or fume

caused by discharges from the site which, in the opinion of an enforcement officer is noxious,

dangerous, offensive or objectionable.”

Furthermore, odour related effects by industrial activities discharging to air in the wider locality are

addressed by general standards under E14.6 of the AUP(OiP) which require that all discharges from a

site:

“must not cause noxious, dangerous, offensive or objectionable odour, dust, particulate, smoke or

ash beyond the boundary of the premises where the activity takes place.”

Based on the above, odour related effects associated with reverse sensitivity can be addressed

through the existing controls under the AUP(OiP).

Visual Amenity & Use

The proposed mixed industrial units will be situated at least 2m from the road frontage boundary

shared with Inlet Road with 12 of the units being situated more than 10m from the road frontage and

sufficiently separated from., the existing wider industrial area to the north and east. Whilst there are

units adjoining the neighbouring properties of 25 and 28 Inlet Road, careful consideration has been

made in terms of the interfaces with these properties and the potential for them to be developed up to

their common boundary with the application site in the future, in particular the site at 26 Inlet Road

which is yet to be developed. Units 13 and 12 will not have any glazing on their south eastern

facades. Unit 1 will not have glazing on its northern façade, however it is considered that any future

development on the neighbouring property at 25 Inlet Road will generally be localised around the

existing building footprint in the northern half of this property due to the shape of the site and its legal

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The residential activities within Units 1 to 12 are largely orientated towards the esplanade reserve and

coastal marine area. Accordingly, it is considered that these units have a sufficient level of separation

from the neighbouring industrial site by Inlet Road (at least 50m). As discussed in this section,

landscaping is proposed across the development which will contribute to the overall visual amenity of

the site. The residential units on the upper floor have been designed to be distinctly separate from the

industrial activities on the ground floor.

Summary

Based on the above, it is considered that the adverse effects on the environment in terms of amenity,

health and safety will be less than minor.

6.4.3 Traffic Generation, Parking, Manoeuvring, Loading & Access

A Traffic Assessment has been prepared which assesses the proposed parking, manoeuvring, loading

and access for the proposed development against the transportation requirements under the

AUP(OiP) (refer to Appendix M).

Parking & Manoeuvring

There is no particular parking requirements specified for the ‘live-work’ activity under the AUP(OiP). In

the absence of specific parking requirements, parking numbers have been determined based on the

scale and type of activities proposed within each unit in terms of residential and industrial activities.

Parking is provided for both visitors and occupants of each unit.

Based on the parking requirements under Rule E27, the proposal is considered to comply with the

required number of parking spaces where parking resources are shared between under an owner-

occupied scenario. The proposed number of spaces is considered to be adequate with respect to the

proposal and avoids, remedies and mitigates potential adverse effects on the transport environment

for the following reasons:

- The parking provided has been based on the anticipated number of staff working within each

mixed industrial unit (and anticipated visitor numbers) and complies as a whole with the parking

requirements under Chapter E27 of the AUP(OiP);

- One carpark for each unit is considered to be appropriate for the type of expected business

activities and the size of the units (which will all be owner-occupied);

- Cycle parking will be provided within the site with 4 external short-term spaces provided between

Units 7 and 8 and the ability to provide a secure cycle parking space within each unit on the

ground floor. The number provided exceeds that required under the AUP(OiP);

- All parking spaces have adequate manoeuvring space and will be located on formed sealed

areas on site;

- Inlet Road is a ‘minor’ road and therefore has low traffic volumes and provides approximately 60

on-street carparks within a 200m catchment, which can adequately cater for trips generated by

this proposal;

- Public transport facilities are available within walking distance of the site. The 33 and 360x bus

routes run along Great South Road within 400 metres of the site providing good public transport

options for occupants, visitors and staff; and

- Two accessible parking spaces will be provided within the site in accordance with the Building

Code standards under Section 5.4 of the Building Code.

Loading

A dedicated loading space will be provided adjacent to Unit 16.

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Adequate turning areas have been provided for trucks accessing the loading bay areas on site

Access

The proposed development will be accessed by a new vehicle access on the northern boundary of the

site within the cul-de-sac of Inlet Road. The proposed vehicle crossing will meet the AUP(OiP)

requirements in terms of width and dimension. Adequate sightlines are provided directions and given

that the access is situated within a cul-de-sac where traffic volumes are low, traffic safety conflicts are

expected to be minimal.

Road Network

The impact of the traffic generated from the proposed development will be negligible as Inlet Road is

classified as a ‘Local/Minor Road’ which does not receive any through traffic. The nature of activities

proposed on the site will not generate significant numbers of vehicle trips above what this road

currently accommodates on a daily basis. As described in the Traffic Assessment, based on the total

number of parking spaces and nature of activities proposed for the development, the level of traffic

generation at peak times is expected to be 26 trips in the AM peak and 28 trips in the PM peak9.

The wider connecting road network to Inlet Road currently carries volumes of traffic which are

incomparably higher than the number of trips likely to be generated by the proposed development.

The morning peak and evening peak traffic volumes on Great South Road are 711 and 837

respectively. The trips generated by the proposed development range between 3% and 4% of the

overall Great South Road traffic, and can be adequately handled by the roundabout and signals

leading onto Great South Road without adversely impacting their existing operation. Therefore the

vehicle trips generated from the proposed development will have no effect on the surrounding road

network.

Based on the above, it is considered that effects on the environment in terms of transportation will be

less than minor.

6.4.4 Utilities & Servicing

The proposed mixed industrial units will be serviced by existing utilities within the road reserve already

established as part of the original subdivision. A development of this scale and nature is anticipated

within this area and it is considered that the proposed activities can be adequately accommodated by

existing infrastructure in the locality. The Applicant has consulted with Council’s Development

Engineer in relation to the proposal as described in Section 5.0 of this report and in Appendix I and K.

The Applicant has also consulted with Veolia Water in terms of the proposed water and wastewater

connections and has confirmed with Veolia that the existing network adjacent to the site has adequate

capacity to accommodate the proposed development (refer to Appendix I).

The stormwater infrastructure requirements for the proposed development are addressed in Section

8.4.5 of this report.

The adverse effects on the environment in terms of network utilities will be less than minor.

6.4.5 Stormwater Infrastructure Capacity, Operation & Provision

There are currently no stormwater connections or infrastructure within the site given that it is

undeveloped and primarily grassed.

A stormwater assessment has been provided in the Engineering Report in Appendix I which confirms

that the proposed new impervious areas can be provided for in terms of stormwater discharge

9 Based on a combination of General Light Industrial and Low Rise Residential description from ITE Trip Generation Rates 9

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following the proposed development. Developments of this scale and impervious area are generally

anticipated within this area given the scale of the land parcels, associated activities and buildings.

There is an existing reticulated stormwater line within the adjoining road reserve within Inlet Road. A

capacity check of this line by the Applicant’s Engineer has concluded that the existing stormwater line

has limited capacity, however that a limited level of stormwater could potentially be discharged into

this line if on-site management measures were incorporated into the development.

The total new impervious area on the site will be 3010m² (80%). Stormwater discharged from the new

paved areas will be treated with a Hynds offline Up-Flo Filter10

prior to being directed into the existing

reticulated pipe network within the road reserve.

Based on the above, the adverse effects on the environment in terms of stormwater infrastructure

capacity, operation and servicing will be less than minor.

6.4.6 Water Quality & Quantity

Stormwater generated from the proposed development on site is proposed to discharge directly into

the existing reticulated network. The proposed stormwater discharge has the potential to ultimately

result in adverse effects on the receiving environment as a result of the quality and quantity of

stormwater which is being discharged from the catchment.

The proposed stormwater discharge will service a catchment of approximately 3,721m² comprised of

approximately 3,010m² of impervious area across the site. Currently, the entire site is pervious and

covered in grass, with the exception of the existing building.

The new buildings on site will include colour steel roofing and, based on the proposed activities to be

undertaken, the remainder of the impervious area is considered low-risk with regards to contamination

generation. Run-off from the new paved areas on site will be directed will be directed through a Hynds

Offline Up-Flo Filter11

prior to being directed into the existing reticulated pipe network within the road

reserve. Accordingly, the contamination and sediment concentrations which are discharged from the

catchment are likely to be low from the proposed development.

Overall, the stormwater volume control measures proposed for the entire site achieve the best

practicable option in terms of managing stormwater quantity and quality and have been design in

accordance with Auckland Council design standards (Technical Publication 10) and in consultation

with Auckland Council’s Stormwater team. A majority of the new impervious areas being established

(ie. the new paved areas) will be subject to stormwater treatment measures designed in accordance

with Council design standards to manage the quality of stormwater discharge from the proposed

development. Accordingly, the proposed stormwater discharge and impacts on water quality will result

in less than minor adverse effects on the receiving environment.

6.4.7 Construction - Noise, Vibration and Traffic

Construction works will be carried out during normal business hours in accordance with the

Construction Noise Standards under the AUP(OiP), as confirmed in the Acoustic Assessment provided

in Appendix F.

Construction traffic will be appropriately managed by the Contractor to minimise impact on the

surrounding road network. Appropriate traffic management measures will be applied as required

addressing the ingress and egress via controlled access during peak hours, the agreed route to and

from the proposed works area and installation and maintenance of erosion and sediment control

features (ie. stabilised entry point and wheel-wash facilities). No vibration is anticipated during

construction as no rock-breaking will be required.

10

To greater than 75% TSS removal 11

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The adverse effects on the environment as a result of construction related activities will be less than

minor.

6.4.8 Natural Hazards

The site is generally free of natural hazards12

, with the exception of a very minor overland flowpath13

on its south eastern corner and minor instability issues. Coastal inundation and sea-level rise hazards

affect adjoining properties, however do not encroach into the site or directly adjoin it.

The proposed development will not exacerbate the existing flows of the minor overland flowpath as the

proposed buildings will largely remain clear of this flowpath and the affected area will be grassed. The

proposed buildings will be constructed in accordance with the recommendations made in the previous

Geotechnical Assessment prepared for the site (provided in Appendix E), and the conditions of the

Consent Notice D306878.2 which require that the building foundations be specifically designed by a

Registered Engineer experienced in geotechnical engineering.

Overall the adverse effects on the environment in terms of natural hazards will be less than minor.

6.4.9 Cultural Heritage

The proposed development and earthworks will not occur within or adjacent to any known

archaeological, geological or cultural heritage features listed under the AUP(OiP) and the Cultural

Heritage Inventory. As a precaution, given that the site and adjoining area have not been surveyed by

an Archaeologist, the Applicant proposes an accidental discovery protocol condition in the event that

any heritage items are uncovered during site works.

6.4.10 Subdivision

The Applicant proposes to undertake a unit title subdivision of the proposed development once it is

constructed. It is considered that the assessment undertaken above addresses the relevant

considerations with respect to any unit title subdivision including natural hazards (stability, inundation,

flooding), site servicing requirements, building platforms and legal access. The proposed layout and

unit title plan ensures that each unit will remain owner-occupied and that there are adequate common

areas across the site for general access and use.

Overall, it is considered that the adverse effects on the surrounding environment as a result of the

subdivision itself will be negligible.

Summary of Adverse Effects 6.5

Overall, it is considered that the adverse effects on the surrounding environment as a result of the

proposed activities will be less than minor.

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1% AEP Flood Plains, Overland Flowpaths, 1m Sea Level Rise Coastal Inundation 13

Contributing catchment area of up to 4,000m²

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7.0 Notification Assessment

Public Notification 7.1

7.1.1 Section 95A

Section 95A of the RMA provides the ability for a consent authority in its discretion to publicly notify an

application. It also sets out when a consent authority must publicly notify an application. Section 95A

states:

(1) A consent authority may, in its discretion, decide whether to publicly notify an application for a resource consent for an activity.

(2) Despite subsection (1), a consent authority must publicly notify the application if—

(a) it decides (under section 95D) that the activity will have or is likely to have adverse effects on the environment that are more than minor; or

(b) the applicant requests public notification of the application; or

(c) a rule or national environmental standard requires public notification of the application.

(3) Despite subsections (1) and (2)(a), a consent authority must not publicly notify the application if—

(a) a rule or national environmental standard precludes public notification of the application; and

(b) subsection (2)(b) does not apply.

(4) Despite subsection (3), a consent authority may publicly notify an application if it decides that special circumstances exist in relation to the application.

Under Rule H17.5(1)(a) the application is required to be publicly notified. Accordingly, no further

notification is required.

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8.0 Section 104 - Statutory Assessment

The proposal must be considered under Section 104 of the RMA. Section 104 sets out the matters to

be considered when assessing resource consents. It requires that subject to Part 2 (Purpose and

Principles) regard must be had to the following specified matters:

(a) any actual and potential effects on the environment of allowing the activity; and

(b) any relevant provisions of

(i) a national environmental standard:

(ii) other regulations:

(iii) a national policy statement:

(iv) a New Zealand coastal policy statement:

(v) a regional policy statement or proposed regional policy statement:

(vi) a plan or proposed plan; and

(c) any other matter the consent authority considers relevant and reasonably necessary to

determine the application.

The assessment of actual and potential effects on the environment above in Section 8.0 of this report

finds that the adverse effects on the surrounding environment will be less than minor.

Part 2 Resource Management Act 1991 8.1

Section 5 - Purpose

The purpose of the RMA is stated in Section 5(1) as being “to promote the sustainable management of

natural and physical resources. Sustainable Management means:

(2) In this Act, “sustainable management” means managing the use, development, and protection of natural and physical resources in a way, or at a rate, which enables people and communities to provide for their social, economic, and cultural wellbeing and for their health and safety while –

(a) Sustaining the potential of natural and physical resources (excluding minerals) to meet the reasonably foreseeable needs of future generations; and

(b) Safeguarding the life-supporting capacity of air, water, soil, and ecosystems; and

(c) Avoiding, remedying, or mitigating any adverse effects of activities on the environment.”

The proposal is considered to achieve the purpose of the RMA as it will provide for the development of the site in a manner which avoids, remedies or mitigates adverse effects.

Section 6 – Matters of National Importance

The following matters of national importance are relevant to this proposal under Section 6 of the RMA:

(a) the preservation of the natural character of the coastal environment (including the coastal marine area), wetlands, and lakes and rivers and their margins, and the protection of them from inappropriate subdivision, use, and development:

(d) the maintenance and enhancement of public access to and along the coastal marine

area, lakes, and rivers:

(e) the relationship of Maori and their culture and traditions with their ancestral lands, water,

sites, waahi tapu, and other taonga:

The proposal has been developed to respond to the adjacent public open space (Longford Park

Esplanade Reserve) and coastal marine area (Pahurehure Inlet), recognising the social, cultural

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and amenity values which these elements provide. A mixed industrial development comprised of

light industrial, commercial and residential land use elements have been adopted as this is

considered to better integrate with the adjacent public open space and coastal marine area.

Section 7 – Other Matters

The relevant Section 7 matters that the proposal that shall have particular regard to are:

(b) the efficient use and development of natural and physical resources:

(c) the maintenance and enhancement of amenity values:

(f) maintenance and enhancement of the quality of the environment:

The proposal is considered to be an efficient use of an industrial zoned site which is currently

underutilised and vacant. It provides for light industrial uses and does not preclude the site (or any

other adjoining properties) for being used by other light industrial activities in the future. The proposed

development will maintain amenity values within the surrounding area and will continue to comply with

the front yard landscaping controls along the road frontage boundary. The sediment control measures

adopted during earthworks will ensure that sediment run-off from the site is minimised during

construction. The proposed vegetated swale will provide on-site treatment, improving stormwater

quality and discharge from the site from the proposed development area.

Section 8 – Treaty of Waitangi

Matters under Section 8 relate to the acknowledging the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. As

described in Section 5.0 of this report, the Applicant has undertaken consultation with local iwi groups

in relation to the application recognising the cultural significance of the Pahurehure Inlet (and wider

Manukau Harbour) to local Mana Whenua.

National Environmental Standards 8.2

National environmental standards are regulations issued under Section 43 of the Resource

Management Act and apply nationally. The standards are for the purposes of maintaining a clean and

healthy environment within New Zealand. Relevant National Policy Statements to consider in relation

to this application are identified and assessed below.

8.2.1 National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in

Soil to Protect Human Health

The National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect

Human Health is a nationally consistent set of planning controls and soil values. It ensures that any

land affected by contaminants in soil is appropriately identified and assessed before it is developed

and if necessary, remediated or the contaminants contained to make the land safe for human use.

There are no specific objectives and policies under this Standard. However it is considered that the

contamination assessment provided in the Site Investigation (Contamination) report in Appendix D

adequately addresses the provisions under this Standard and confirms that the land is safe for human

use and development. A further assessment in relation to contaminated land is provided under the in

Section 11.4.2 within the Contaminated Land chapter provisions of the AUP(OiP).

Overall, the proposal is consistent with the provisions of this Standard.

National Policy Statements 8.3

National Policy Statements are instruments issued under Section 52(2) of the Resource Management

Act 1991 and state objectives and policies for matters of national significance. Relevant National

Policy Statements to consider in relation to this application are identified and assessed below.

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8.3.1 National Policy Statement on Urban Land Development Capacity 2016

This National Policy Statement on Urban Land Development Capacity 2016 (‘NPSULDC’) provides

direction to decision makers under the Resource Management Act 1991 on planning for urban

environments. It recognises the national significance of well-functioning urban environments, with

particular regard to ensuring that local authorities through their planning, both:

enable urban environments to grow and change in response to the changing needs of the

communities, and future generations; and

provide enough space for their populations to happily live and work. This can be both through

allowing development to go “up” by intensifying existing urban areas, and “out” by releasing land

in greenfield areas.

This national policy statement covers development capacity for both housing and business,

recognising that mobility and connectivity between both are important in achieving well-functioning

environments and planning’s role in promoting accessibility and connectivity between housing and

business.

The key objectives and policies of the NPSULDC which are relevant to the site and proposal are

assessed in Appendix N. With consideration to these objectives and policies the proposal is

considered to achieve the objectives of the NPSULDC in a manner which is consistent with the

relevant policies.

8.3.2 New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement 2010

The New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (NZCPS) is a NPS which aims to achieve the purpose of

the RMA as it relates to the coastal environment. The ‘Coastal Environment’ is defined within Policy

1(2) of the NZCPS as those areas in which (amongst other) the following elements are significant:

“coastal processes, influences or qualities are significant”

“inter-related coastal marine and terrestrial systems” and

“elements and features that contribute to the natural character, landscape, visual qualities or

amenity values”.

Within this context, the site is considered to constitute part of the coastal environment and is therefore subject to the objectives and policies of the NZCPS. The key objectives and policies of the NZCPS which are relevant to the site and proposal are assessed in Appendix N. With consideration to these objectives and policies the proposal is considered to achieve the objectives of the NZCPS in a manner which is consistent with the relevant policies.

Relevant Objectives and Policies 8.4

An assessment has been carried out in relation to the relevant planning instruments which are detailed

and assessed below. The specific objectives and policies referred to in this section are quoted in the

Statutory Assessment Table provided in Appendix N.

8.4.1 Auckland Regional Policy Statement

The relevant objectives and policies of the Auckland Regional Policy Statement are detailed below.

Chapter 2 – Regional Overview & Strategic Objectives

The proposed development establishes additional industrial activities on an under-developed site

which is currently zoned for industrial purposes. Based on the design, nature and appearance of the

proposed development, it does not limit or restrict any existing or future industrial activities occurring in

the surrounding area and is therefore considered to be consistent with the strategic objectives of this

Plan.

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8.4.2 Auckland Unitary Plan (Operative in Part)

The following section assesses the proposed activities against the relevant objectives and policies of

the AUP(OiP). As the application is for a non-complying activity a comprehensive assessment has

been provided against all relevant objectives and policies, including those of the Light Industry Zone,

Regional Policy Statement and development related chapters. The relevant objectives and policies

are listed in Table 7. A full assessment against these objectives and policies is provided in Table 3 of

Appendix N.

In summary, the proposal has been developed to respond to the objectives and policies of the

AUP(OiP) as they relate to the site. The site is located in the Light Industry Zone, forms part of the

‘coastal environment’ due to its proximity to the coastal marine area (Pahurehure Inlet) and shares a

common boundary with public opens space (Longford Park Esplanade Reserve). Accordingly, the

Applicant has developed a ‘mixed industrial’ design for the site to create a transitional zone, balancing

the contrasting character and values associated with the public open space and coastal, and light

industrial environments which divide the site.

The proposed ‘mixed industrial’ land use pattern will provide for a mix of light industrial, commercial

(likely office/storage) and residential land use activities. The predominant land use for the site will be

light industrial activities and it is intended that all commercial and residential land use will be accessory

to the primary industrial activities of the site. However, the layout, orientation and design of the

proposal have been developed to avoid visual impacts of the development on the open public space

and coastal environment while maintaining the character of the existing industrial built environment.

This land use typology and design is considered to better integrate with the adjacent public open

space and coastal marine area, compared with a conventional industrial development

The proposed residential and commercial (office/storage) elements of the development have been

designed to avoid reverse sensitivity effects which could constrain the establishment and operation of

light industrial activities in the local area. In particular, the units have been designed to avoid the

effects of noise, vibration and odour.

Overall, the proposal is considered reflect the transitional location of the site between a light industrial

area and the coastal environment and enables development which is sensitive to the contrasting

values associated with this context. Accordingly, the proposed development is consistent with the

objective and policies of the AUP(OiP).

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Table 8 Relevant Objectives and Policies of the AUP(OiP)

Chapter Objectives Policies

B2. Regional Policy Statement – Urban Growth and Form

B2.2.1(1), B2.2.1(2), B2.2.1(3), B2.2.1(4), B2.2.1(5), B2.3.1(1), B2.3.1(2), B2.3.1(3), B2.4.1(4), B2.5.1(1), B2.5.1(3), B2.7.1(2), B2.7.1(3)

B2.2.2(1), B2.3.2(1), B2.3.2(2), B2.3.2(3), B2.3.2(5), B2.4.2(7), B2.4.2(11), B2.5.2(7), B2.5.2(8), B2.5.2(9), B2.5.2(10), B2.7.2(7)

B6. Regional Policy Statement – Mana Whenua

B6.2.1(1), B6.2.1(2), B6.3.1(1), B6.3.1(2)

B6.2.2(1), B6.3.2(3)

B7. Regional Policy Statement – Natural Resources

B7.4.1(2), B7.4.1(2), B7.4.1(4), B7.4.1(5), B7.4.1(6)

B7.4.2(1), B7.4.2(7), B7.4.2(8), B7.4.2(9)

B8. Regional Policy Statement – Coastal Environment

B8.2.1(2), B8.2.1(3), B8.3.1(1), B8.3.1(2), B8.3.1(7), B8.4.1(1), B8.4.1(3)

B8.2.2(4), B8.3.2(1), B8.3.2(7), B 8.4.2(1)

B10. Regional Policy Statement - Environmental Risk

B10.2.1(1), B10.2.1(2), B10.2.1(3), B10.2.1(4), B10.2.1(5), B10.2.1(6), B10.4.1(1)

B10.2.2(5), B10.2.2(7), B10.2.2(8), B10.4.2(1), B10.4.2(2), B10.4.2.2(3)

E1. Water Quality and Integrated Management

E1.2(3) E1.3(8), E1.3(9), E1.3(10), E1.3(11), E1.3(12), E1.3(13), E1.3(14), E1.3(26)

E11. Land Disturbance (District)

E11.2(1), E11.2(2), E11.2(3) E11.3(1), E11.3(2), E11.3(3), E11.3(4), E11.3(5), E11.3(6), E11.3(7)

E12 Land Disturbance (Regional)

E12.2(1) E12.3(1), E12.3(2), E12.3(3), E12.4(4), E12.4(5), E12.4(6)

E17. Trees in Roads E17.2(1), E17.2(2), E17.2(3) E17.3(1), E17.3(2), E17.3(3), E17.3(4)

E18. Natural Character of the Coastal Environment

E18.2(1), E18.2(2) E18.3(3), E18.3(4)

E25. Noise and Vibration E25.2(1), E25.2(2), E25.2(3), E25.2(4)

E25.3(1), E25.3(2), E25.3(3), E25.3(4), E25.3(5), E25.3(6), E25.3(7), E25.3(10)

E26. Infrastructure E26.2.1(4), E26.2.1(9) E26.2.2(1), E26.2.2(2), E26.2.2(3), E26.2.2(4), E26.2.2(5), E26.2.2(6)

E27. Transport E27.2(1), E27.2(3), E27.2(4), E27.2(5)

E27.3(3), E27.3(8), E27.3(9), E27.3(14), E27.3(15), E27.3(16), E27.3(17), E27.3(18), E27.3(20)

E30. Contaminated Land E30.2(1) E30.3(2)

E36. Natural Hazards and Flooding

E36.2(2), E36.2(5) E36.3(1), E36.3(3), E36.3(4), E36.3(29), E36.3(30), E36.3(31), E36.3(32), E36.3(33)

E38. Subdivision – Urban E38.2(1), E38.2(2), E38.2(5), E38.2(6), E38.2(10)

E38.3(1), E38.3(2), E38.3(6), E38.3(16), E38.3(18), E38.3(19), E38.3(20), E38.3(22), E38.3(23)

E40. Temporary Activities E40.2(2), E40.2(3) E40.3(1), E40.3(3), E40.3(6)

H17. Light Industry Zone H17.2(1), H17.2(2), H17.2(3), H17.2(4)

H17.3(1), H17.3(2), H17.3(3), H17.3(4), H17.3(5), H17.3(6), H17.3(7)

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Relevant Assessment Criteria (Section 104(1)(b)) 8.1

The following assessment criteria and controls under the AUP(OiP) are considered relevant in the

assessment of this application as outlined in Table 9 below. These have been addressed in Section

8.0 of this report.

Table 9 Relevant Assessment Criteria

Activity Assessment Criteria

Auckland Unitary Plan (Operative in Part)

Stormwater – Discharge and Diversion E8.7.1 & E8.7.2

Land Disturbance - Regional E11.8.1 & E11.8.2

Land Disturbance - District E12.8.1 & E12.8.2

Transport E27.8.1 & E27.8.2

Light Industry Zone H17.8.1 and H17.8.2

Subdivision - Urban E38.11.1 and E38.11.2

Other Matters 8.2

8.2.1 Auckland Plan

The Auckland Plan is a long-term plan for the development of Auckland up until 2040. The purpose of

this Plan is to contribute to Auckland’s social, economic, cultural and environmental well-being through

a comprehensive and long-term 30-year strategy. The AUP(OiP) is a tool for implementing the

Auckland Plan and the assessment provided under the AUP(OiP) in Section 11.4.2 is also relevant to

consider in the context of this Plan.

Relevant chapters under this Plan in relation to the proposed development are identified and assessed

below. As a whole, the proposed development generally accords with the priorities outlined within this

Plan for the following reasons described below and that described in the AUP(OiP) assessment in

Section 11.4.2.

Chapter 6 (Auckland’s Economy):

- Priority 1: Grow a Business-Friendly and Well-Functioning City

The proposed development will enable the establishment of 16 small scale businesses of a light

industrial nature on an existing vacant site situated within a well-established light industrial area. It is

considered to be an efficient use of resources and will contribute to the local economy. The site is

located in an area characterised by an agglomeration of light industrial and commercial uses.

Agglomeration clusters are considered to increase productivity and provide an opportunity for other

supporting commercial and industrial businesses to take advantage of this context which contributes to

establishing a business-friendly and well-functioning area.

Chapter 7 (Auckland’s Environment):

- Priority 2: Sustainably manage natural resources

- Priority 3: Treasure our coastline, harbours, islands and marine areas

- Priority 4: Build resilience to natural hazards

The proposed development will require relatively minimal earthworks given its existing topography and

is not subject to any hazards that would detrimentally affect the on-going use of the site for the

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activities proposed. The proposed development will have an active interface with the coast promoting

use and enjoyment of this space. The site’s interface with the coast will also be planted with native

trees and shrubs characteristic with what is present within the surrounding area.

Chapter 10 (Urban Auckland):

- Priority 1: Realise quality, compact urban environments

- Priority 2: Demand good design in all development

- Priority 3: Create enduring neighbourhoods, centres and business areas

A Site Context Analysis was prepared to inform the design of the proposal (refer to Appendix G). The

design of the proposed development has taken into consideration the site’s identified existing

constraints and opportunities as well as the activity related requirements associated with the

development in terms of acoustic insulation, outlook space, access, parking, loading and workshop

space as described in the Design Statement provided in Appendix G. The proposed native planting

proposed along the site’s western and south western interfaces will contribute to the visual amenity of

the wider coastal area to the south and west.

Chapter 11 (Auckland’s Housing):

- Priority 1: Increase house supply to meet demand

- Priority 2: Increase housing choice to meet diverse preferences and needs

- Priority 3: Improve the quality of existing and new housing

- Priority 4: Improve housing affordability and the supply of affordable housing

The site is located within the Papakura District adjacent to existing urban light industrial activities. The

proposed development will provide for light industrial activities (in accordance with the relevant zone

provisions applying to the site under the AUP(OiP)) as well as supporting residential and commercial

(office) activities. The inclusion of residential activities as part of this development supports the

priorities identified under this chapter in terms of increasing housing supply, choice, quality and

affordability.

Chapter 12 (Auckland’s Physical and Social Infrastructure):

- Priority 1: Optimise, integrate and align network utility provision and planning

- Priority 2: Protect, enable, align, integrate and provide social and community infrastructure for present and future generations

The proposed development can be adequately serviced by the existing physical infrastructure located

within the area in terms of wastewater, stormwater and water networks. The site is conveniently

located near social and community infrastructure adjacent to and along Great South Road in Takanini.

Chapter 13 (Auckland’s Transport):

- Priority 1: Manage Auckland’s Transport as a Single System

- Priority 2: Integrate Transport Planning and Investment with Land-Use Development

The site is situated in an accessible location within an existing urban industrial area of Auckland which

has good connections to regional and local transport routes. Furthermore, the site is conveniently

located within an area of Takanini which is readily accessible to community and education facilities

and commercial, hospitality and retail activities.

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8.2.2 Papakura Local Board Plan 2014-2017

The site is situated within the Papakura Local Board area which extends from Drury in the south to

Alfriston in the north and includes, Takanini, Hingaia, Red Hill, Pahurehure and the current Papakura

town centre.

The Local Board Plan14

is a three-year plan reflecting community priorities, preferences and guiding

the following:

decisions on local activities, projects and facilities

input into the regional strategies and plans prepared by Auckland Council

interfaces with other agencies that play a key role in local areas including community groups,

central government agencies and council-controlled organisations.

Based on the assessment provided in this section above, the Papakura Local Board Plan supports the

following outcomes which are relevant to the proposal:

- A skilled workforce for local jobs

- Treasured for its environment and heritage

- Strong, safe and healthy communities

8.2.3 Economic Development Strategy 2012

The Economic Development Strategy advances the economic chapter in the Auckland Plan. It is a

regional document and sets out a 10-year strategy to achieve the economic directives under the

Auckland Plan. Priority 1 of this Strategy is relevant to consider in the assessment of this proposal:

Grow a Business-Friendly and Well-Functioning City

An assessment of this priority has been provided in Section 11.6.1 above.

8.2.4 Local Transport Improvements

The following local transport improvements are relevant to consider in relation to the proposed

development and how it may be further supported by the surrounding transport network in the future.

Mill Road / Redoubt Road Improvements

Auckland Transport has plans to upgrade the Mill Road and Redoubt Road corridor in the foreseeable

future (timing to be confirmed). The upgrade will support future growth of the area and provide future

growth of the area and provide improved transport access for Manukau, Flat Bush, Takanini (where

the site is located), Papakura and Drury in particular. This will support an alternative transport route to

the site from the wider area.

State Highway 1 Southern Road Improvements

The New Zealand Transport Agency has plans to upgrade the adjacent existing motorway network

within proximity to the site to support the growth anticipated within the southern region of Auckland.

Tironui Train Station

8.2.5 Auckland Transport is also currently investigating the option of establishing a new train station approximately 800m walking distance from the site (Tironui Station).

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9.0 Section 106 – Subdivision

Under Section 106, a Consent Authority may refuse to grant a subdivision consent, or may grant a

subdivision consent subject to conditions if it considers that:

(a) the land in respect of which a consent is sought, or any structure on the land, is or is likely to

be subject to material damage by erosion, falling debris, subsidence, slippage, or inundation

from any source; or

(b) any subsequent use that is likely to be made of the land is likely to accelerate, worsen, or

result in material damage to the land, other land, or structure by erosion, falling debris,

subsidence, slippage, or inundation from any source; or

(c) sufficient provision has not been made for legal and physical access to each allotment to be

created by the subdivision.

As described within this report, the proposed subdivision satisfies the above requirements for the

following reasons:

- A Geotechnical Assessment of the site has confirmed that it can be developed, subject to

specific recommendations and supervision by a Registered Engineer experienced with

geotechnical engineering;

- The site is not affected by coastal inundation or flood hazards; and

- Sufficient provision has been made for legal and physical access to the units within the site.

10.0 Section 104D – Gateway Test

Under Section 104D(1), despite any decision made for the purpose of Section 95A(2)(a)15

in relation to

adverse effects, a Consent Authority may grant a resource consent for a Non-Complying Activity only

if it is satisfied that either:

(a) The adverse effects of the activity on the environment (other than any effect to which Section 104(3)(a)(ii)

16 applies) will be minor; or

(b) The application is for an activity that will not be contrary to the objectives and policies of –

(i) the relevant plan, if there is a plan but no proposed plan in respect of the activity; or

(ii) the relevant proposed plan, if there is a proposed plan but no relevant plan in respect of the activity; or

(iii) both the relevant plan and the relevant proposed plan, if there is both a plan and a proposed plan in respect of the activity.

As described within this report, the proposal satisfies both of the above requirements for the following

reasons:

- As assessed in section 6.4 of this AEE any adverse effects will be less than minor; and

- As assessed in Section 9.0 if this AEE the proposal is consistent (will not be contrary) to the

relevant objectives and policies of the relevant plans.

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Public notification – effects on the environment are likely to be more than minor. 16

Any effect on a person who has given written approval to the application.

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11.0 Conclusion

This assessment of effects has been prepared in support of an application for the proposed mixed

industrial unit development at 28 Inlet Road, Takanini.

Overall, the proposal requires resource consent as a Non-Complying Activity under the AUP(OiP).

The key findings of this report are that the potential adverse effects on the environment are less than

minor and that there are no adversely affected persons as a result of the proposed development.

Granting resource consent to this activity is considered a sustainable outcome for this environment

that will meet the purpose and principles of the RMA and there is no reason to refuse consent for the

following reasons:

The proposed building and associated landscaping will contribute positively to the visual amenity

of the surrounding industrial area as well as the adjoining esplanade reserve and coastal

environment, and

The proposed development will not result in any potential reverse sensitivity issues that cannot be

mitigated, and

Appropriate sediment control measures will be applied on site (in accordance with Technical

Publication 90) to limit any sediment run-off from the site, and

The adverse effects on the wider environment will be less than minor, and

There will be no adversely affected persons, and

The proposal is consistent with the relevant objectives and policies of the Auckland Regional

Policy Statement and Auckland Unitary Plan (Operative in Part), and

The proposal is consistent with the purpose and principles of the Resource Management Act

1991.

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Appendix A

Certificate of Title

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Appendix B

Planning Maps

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Appendix C

Site Locality Maps

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Appendix D

Contamination Assessment

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Appendix E

Geotechnical Memo

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Appendix F

Acoustic Assessment

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Appendix G

Site Context Analysis and Design Statement

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Appendix H

Design Drawings

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Appendix I

Engineering Report & Drawings

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Appendix J

Scheme Plan

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Appendix K

Consultation

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Appendix L

Rules Assessment

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Appendix M

Transport Assessment

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Appendix N

Statutory Assessment

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