Notice of Meeting:

I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Hearings Committee will be held on:

 

Date:                                                    Monday 3 February 2025

Time:                                                   9.30 am

Venue:                                                Council Chambers, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, The Octagon, Dunedin

 

Sandy Graham

Chief Executive Officer

 

Hearings Committee

 Proposed Parking Changes

 

MEMBERSHIP

 

Chairperson

Cr Jim O'Malley

 

 

 

Cr Cherry Lucas

Cr Mandy Mayhem

 

Senior Officer                                               Jeanine Benson, Group Manager Transport

 

Governance Support Officer                  Wendy Collard

 

 

 

Wendy Collard

Governance Support Officer

 

 

Telephone: 03 477 4000

Wendy.Collard@dcc.govt.nz

www.dunedin.govt.nz

 

 

 

 

Note: Reports and recommendations contained in this agenda are not to be considered as Council policy until adopted.

 

 


Hearings Committee

3 February 2025

 

 

ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                                                                                         PAGE

 

1             Declaration of Interest                                                                                                                                           4

Part A Reports (Committee  has power to decide these matters)

2             Speaking Schedule                                                                                                                                                   7

3             Proposed parking changes                                                                                                                                   9   

 

 

 

 

 


Hearings Committee

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Declaration of Interest

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.         Members are reminded of the need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arises between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have.

 

2.         Elected members are reminded to update their register of interests as soon as practicable, including amending the register at this meeting if necessary.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Committee:

a)         Notes/Amends if necessary the Elected Members' Interest Register attached as Attachment A; and

b)        Confirms/Amends the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests.

 

Attachments

 

Title

Page

a

Register of Interests

5

 

 


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Part A Reports

 

Speaking Schedule

Department: Civic

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1          The purpose of this report is to provide the Hearings Committee with a speaking schedule for 4 submitters wishing to present their views at the hearings to be held on 3 February 2025.

 

 

 

Signatories

Author:

Wendy Collard - Governance Support Officer

Authoriser:

 

Attachments

 

Title

Page

a

Speaking Schedule

8

 

 


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Proposed parking changes

Department: Transport

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1          This report presents information for the Hearings Committee (The Committee) to consider proposed changes and corrections to parking restrictions.

2          The proposed changes in parking and traffic restrictions are presented in two sections:

a)    general minor parking changes which include requests from residents, changes made to enhance safety or amenity, and suggestions from officers. These changes include:

i.      the potential to create approximately 28 new on-street parks along Russell Street by adding angled parking

ii.     changing four unrestricted parking spaces along Union Street to P120 following a request from the owner of two nearby businesses and to align with surrounding restrictions

iii.    changing five unrestricted parking spaces along Kaikorai Valley Road to P60 following the request from the managers of a nearby business and to align with surrounding restrictions.

iv.   the establishment and restriction of five additional parks along Rankeilor Street

v.    the establishment and restriction of approximately 34 car parks on the section of legal road referred to as “10 Queens Gardens” fronting the new ACC building.

b)    corrections to the bylaw database to ensure it matches existing marking and signage

3          Consultation has been undertaken separately for all the proposed changes discussed in this report.

4          Four submitters wish to be heard in relation to the proposed parking changes in this report.

a)         three submitters regarding Russell Street

b)        one submitter regarding Union Street

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Committee:

a)         Recommends Council approve the proposed changes to parking and traffic restrictions shown in the September 2024 update of the Dunedin City Council's traffic and parking restrictions database found here: February Parking Changes 2025

b)        Notes that the Hearings Committee has considered feedback from consultation on the proposed changes relating to changes and restrictions

c)         Notes that all parking restrictions previously approved by the Council remain unchanged

BACKGROUND

Traffic and parking controls

5          Traffic and parking controls contribute to the objectives of the Dunedin Integrated Transport Strategy 2013, by helping to achieve a safe, efficient, and accessible transport network.

6          Council maintains a Geographic Information System (GIS) map database of traffic and parking restrictions (the database) that reflects all on-street parking restrictions that are implemented with markings and/or signs.

7          Parking controls are made under the Traffic and Parking Bylaw. The Committee has the delegation to consider changes to parking controls and to make recommendations to Council that can approve traffic restrictions and parking controls.

Context for proposed changes

8          Council often receives requests from individuals and businesses to change parking restrictions. When considering these requests, officers assess a range of factors including safety concerns, commuters’ needs, commercial users’ needs, road width and topography, traffic flow, neighbouring on-street parking spaces, visibility concerns and crash statistics. If a proposed change is supported by officers, consultation is undertaken with affected residents, businesses, and property owners to demonstrate support for the requested change.

9          The proposed changes in parking and traffic restrictions are presented in two sections:

a)         general changes – this section includes parking changes that arise from requests from the public and businesses to change parking restrictions and other general changes, safety and infrastructure changes

b)        corrections to parking restrictions.

DISCUSSION

10        The proposed general parking changes are shown in February Parking Changes 2025 and are detailed in Attachment A – Minor General Parking Changes. The GIS layer includes a bookmark feature which links the numbered cases presented in the tables of Attachment A, to their specific location.

11        Summaries of consultation undertaken with affected parties, including owners, residents and businesses are presented in Attachment B.

General Minor Changes

Russell Street - Parking layout changes – TPC 48/2

12        In December 2023, approximately 23 car parks were removed from a nearby section of Queens Drive between City Road and Braid Road. The potential to add angled parking to Russell Street to offset the nearby loss in parking was first assessed when the roundabout was installed in 2021. Later that year a resident of Russell Street asked if the street could be converted to angled parking.

13        The Hearings Committee could support adding parking capacity to some or all of Russell Street or chose to retain the existing layout.

14        It is possible to adjust the parking layout along the southern side of Russell Street to angled parking rather than the existing parallel parking layout, providing an additional 28 car parks. The proposal has been reviewed by a Transport Safety Engineer. Officers note that Russell Street is a wide road, with the sections of carriageway that are proposed to be converted into parallel parking along one side having an approximate width of 13.8m.

15        Russell Street is classified as a Local Road as per the 2GP Road Classification Hierarchy, with an average daily use of 576 trips as per MobileRoads estimates at June 2024. It is noted that the lower section of the street (between Canongate and Māori Road/Arthur Street, both of which are classified as Collector Roads) has an average daily use of 379 trips, while the central section (Māori Road/Arthur Street to Braid Road) has an average daily use of 551 trips. The upper section (Braid Road to York Place) has an average daily use of 800 trips.

16        Consultation on this change was undertaken in October 2024. Letters were sent to affected residents, property managers and property owners. The proposal was also published on the Dunedin City Council website and signs were installed in the area.

17        A summary of submissions received is included as Attachment B.

Union Street – Restriction changes – TPC 48/3

18        After several requests from a nearby business owner, officers propose to install P120 (two-hour, unpaid) restrictions to four parking spaces along the northern side of Union Street. The restriction of these spaces would align with the surrounding parking restrictions, as well as improving turnover and parking availability for visitors.

19        Consultation on this change was undertaken in late October 2024 through to early November 2024. Letters were sent to affected residents, property managers and property owners. The proposal was also published on the Dunedin City Council website and a sign was installed in the area.

20        A summary of submissions received are included as Attachment B.

Kaikorai Valley Road – Restriction changes - TPC 48/7

21        Due to requests from nearby business owners, officers propose to install P60 (one-hour, unpaid) restrictions to five parking spaces along the western side of Kaikorai Valley Road. The restriction of these spaces would align with the surrounding restrictions along Kaikorai Valley Road, as well as improving turnover and parking availability for visitors.

22        Consultation on this change was undertaken in November 2024. Letters were sent to affected residents, property managers and property owners. The proposal was also published on the Dunedin City Council website and a sign was installed in the area.

23        A summary of submissions received are included as Attachment B.

Rankeilor Street – Parking layout changes - TPC 48/8

24        As a result of ongoing developments along King Edward Street and Rankeilor Street, officers propose to create five new parking spaces along the western side of Rankeilor Street, consisting of two P5’s, two P30’s, an ‘Authorised Vehicles Only’. The addition of five new parking spaces will support the operation of businesses as well as provide short-term parking for those visiting the South Dunedin Library and Community Complex. The provision of an ‘authorised vehicles only’ has been requested by many of the businesses in the area to assist with the quick loading and unloading of goods.

25        As part of this development, one P60 will be removed due to the addition of a driveway for the new South Dunedin Library and Community Complex to enable loading and unloading of deliveries.

26        Consultation on this change was undertaken in November 2024. Letters were sent to affected property managers and property owners. The proposal was also published on the Dunedin City Council website and a sign was installed in the area.

27        A summary of submissions received are included as Attachment B.

10 Queens Gardens – parking layout changes - TPC 48/9

28        A new ACC building has been built on the corner of High Street and Dowling Street. The car parking fronting the building is to be restricted to support visitors to the building and nearby businesses.

29        The line marking has been provisionally installed, with capacity for 34 car parks. Three of these will be restricted as mobility parking, and an additional three will be P5 to support pick up and drop off. The remaining 28 spaces will be paid P120 car parks.

30        The hourly fee for these parks will be set at the same rate of the “Outer Zone” parking areas (presently $1.50 per hour) from Monday to Saturday between the hours of 9am to 6pm. This will align with fees charged in the surrounding area. Information regarding the parking zones can be found here or on the Dunedin City Council parking services website.

31        Consultation on this change was undertaken in January 2025. The affected property owner was contacted and expressed support for the layout.

32        Officers will monitor the usage of the parking area and will provide The Committee with feedback regarding any changes recommended 12 months on from the formalisation of the car park.

33        A summary of submissions received are included as Attachment B.

Parking Counts

34        in total, it is proposed that there will be a net gain of 39 restricted and 27 unrestricted parking spaces across the city, resulting in a total of 66 additional car parks. Detail is provided in Table A - Parking Counts.

35        Changes to restriction type only (no loss in parking) are also shown in the table below.

 

Corrections to the bylaw database

36        Corrections of parking restrictions are detailed in Table B below. They do not change current parking restrictions but include corrections to the database that have been made to accurately reflect the actual parking restrictions.


OPTIONS

37        Two options are proposed for general parking changes. The recommended option (Option One) is to proceed with some or all of the proposed changes to the GIS database, and Option Two is maintaining the status quo.

Option One – Recommended Option

38        That The Committee approves the proposed changes to the traffic and parking controls database

Impact assessment

39        Overall, this option is likely to marginally increase city emissions, with no anticipated impact on DCC emissions.

Debt

·        No debt funding is required for this option.

Rates

·        There are no impacts on rates.

Zero carbon

40        Parking management has a material impact on travel choices, and through that, city transport emissions. Key considerations are as follows:

 

·    Russell St: Proposed changes are likely to marginally increase city emissions. Provision of additional free parking encourages more people to commute by private vehicle and may incentivise residents to increase their rates of car ownership.

·    10 Queens Gardens: Proposed changes are unlikely to materially impact city emissions. The changes convert a former long-stay parking facility that incentivised commuting by private vehicle into short-term, paid visitor parking that meets an existing demand for parking in the area.

·    Other proposed changes are unlikely to materially impact city emissions.

 

Advantages

·        Improves safety, efficiency, and access on the transport network by:

 

-      enabling property access by prohibiting obstructive parking, making existing parking controls clearer, and providing for access to new driveways

-      providing an improved and enforceable framework of parking restrictions

-      providing appropriate length of parking stay according to the surrounding land uses

·        Contributes to achieving an integrated, affordable responsive, effective and safe transport network

Disadvantages

·        Costs of installation

Option Two – Status Quo

41        Do nothing.

Impact assessment

42        There are no impacts identified with this option.

Debt

·        No debt funding is required for this option.

Rates

·        There are no impacts on rates.

Zero carbon

·        There will be no changes to either the city-wide or DCC’s emissions profile.

Advantages

·        Council resources can be allocated to other transport projects

Disadvantages

·        Does not improve efficiency and access to the transport network

·        Does not improve safety or reduce conflict points

·        Does not contribute to the Integrated Transport Strategy goals

NEXT STEPS

43        If The Committee recommends the changes to traffic and parking controls, a report of the proposed changes will be brought before Council for approval.

44        If Council approves the restrictions, they will be implemented through appropriate signs and road markings and restrictions will be enforced under the Traffic and Parking Bylaw.

Signatories

Author:

Daniel Fitzpatrick

Authoriser:

Jeanine Benson - Group Manager Transport

Scott MacLean - General Manager, Climate and City Growth

Attachments

 

Title

Page

a

Attachment A - General parking changes

19

b

Attachment B - Minor General Parking Changes - Feedback Summary

22

 


 

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

 

Fit with purpose of Local Government

This decision enables democratic local decision making and action by, and on behalf of communities.

This decision promotes the social well-being of communities in the present and for the future.

This decision promotes the economic well-being of communities in the present and for the future.

This decision promotes the environmental well-being of communities in the present and for the future.

This decision promotes the cultural well-being of communities in the present and for the future.

Fit with strategic framework

 

Contributes

Detracts

Not applicable

Social Wellbeing Strategy

Economic Development Strategy

Environment Strategy

Arts and Culture Strategy

3 Waters Strategy

Future Development Strategy

Integrated Transport Strategy

Parks and Recreation Strategy

Other strategic projects/policies/plans

Improvements to traffic and parking restrictions supports a safe, efficient and accessible transport network, and supports the social and economic wellbeing of Dunedin communities.

Māori Impact Statement

Mana whenua have expressed support for a safe and efficient transport network.

Sustainability

Parking control changes improve efficiency and access to the transport network, which contribute to sustainability goals.

Zero carbon

The overall the proposed changes encompassed by Option 1 are likely to marginally increase city emissions. DCC emissions would not be affected.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

There are no implications

Financial considerations

Costs for implementing the proposed changes are covered by existing budgets.

Significance

The report is considered of low significance in terms of the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

Engagement – external

There has been engagement with affected parties, including residents, landowners and business owners adjacent to changes.

Engagement - internal

There has been engagement with Transport and Zero Carbon staff.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

Many of the proposed changes aim to improve safety of vulnerable users of the transport network.

Conflict of Interest

There are no known conflicts of interest.

Community Boards

There are no implications for Community Boards as part of this report.

 

 



Hearings Committee

3 February 2025

 




Hearings Committee

3 February 2025