2013-05-28-council-agenda - Taupo District Council
2013-05-28-council-agenda - Taupo District Council
2013-05-28-council-agenda - Taupo District Council
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[Southern Settlements Structure Plan - Adoption], [<strong>28</strong> May <strong>2013</strong>] Page 2<br />
REASON FOR REPORT<br />
To allow <strong>Council</strong> to consider adoption of the Southern Settlements Structure Plan.<br />
BACKGROUND<br />
The Structure Plan follows on from the 2006 <strong>Taupo</strong> <strong>District</strong> 2<strong>05</strong>0 Growth Management Strategy<br />
(TD2<strong>05</strong>0 GMS), which initially identified broad areas for future growth based on growth modeling<br />
projections. The Structure Plan provides further detailed assessment of the identified growth<br />
areas, defines the location for future residential development, and highlights specific matters for<br />
landowners and developers to consider when applying for a private plan change to rezone land.<br />
DISCUSSION<br />
The proposed Southern Settlements Structure Plan was notified for public submissions in<br />
December 2012, with an extended submission period to accommodate the Christmas/New Year<br />
holiday period. Submissions closed 1 February <strong>2013</strong>, with 15 submissions received, and eight<br />
submitters wishing to be heard.<br />
The hearing of submissions commenced 18 February for two days, and then after hearing oral<br />
submissions the Committee deliberated on the 21 March and 2 May. The attached documents<br />
outline the minutes of the hearing and the Committee's responses to submissions.<br />
The key changes to the recommended Structure Plan as a result of submissions include:<br />
Greater detail around matters to consider when undertaking a Plan Change in the<br />
Southern Settlements.<br />
. Removal of the Kuratau 'recreation corridor' (A1) from the map, so that its delineation can<br />
be determined at the time of a Plan Change.<br />
Extension of the Omori growth area up to Omori Road (into the no water pressure zone)<br />
with a proviso that any development into that zone will require water pressure and<br />
reticulation at the developer's cost.<br />
. Further explanation around the commercial and community hubs.<br />
The recommended Structure Plan Identifies future growth areas for Omori, Kuratau, and Whareroa.<br />
Turangi and Motuoapa settlements have capacity for future growth within the existing urban areas<br />
or in already zoned land, therefore no further growth areas are identified there.<br />
DESIRED OUTCOME<br />
The desired outcome is for <strong>Council</strong> to adopt the amended Southern Settlements Structure Plan.<br />
CONSIDERATIONS<br />
. Financial Considerations<br />
There are no costs associated with adopting the Structure Plan.<br />
. Legal Considerations<br />
There are no legal considerations. Once adopted, the structure plan will be a nonstatutory<br />
document that will guide future resource consent applications or plan changes<br />
in the area.<br />
Communication and Consultation<br />
There are no communication or consultation considerations. Submitters will be notified in<br />
writing regarding the Hearing Committee's recommendation and <strong>Council</strong>'s decision. The<br />
Structure Plan will be made available on <strong>Council</strong>'s website and by <strong>Council</strong>'s development<br />
planner when being consulted by members of the public on the matter.<br />
Policy Implications<br />
The Structure Plan provides more detail around where <strong>Council</strong> will prefer growth to occur.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> may begin to receive private Plan Changes to the <strong>Taupo</strong> <strong>District</strong> Plan. These<br />
changes are at the applicant's cost.<br />
. Risks<br />
No additional risks have been identified.
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