statement of proposal property review - Palmerston North City Council
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PALMERSTON NORTH CITY COUNCIL<br />
STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL<br />
PROPERTY REVIEW:<br />
PROPOSAL FOR REMOVING RESERVE STATUS<br />
AND SALE OF LAND.<br />
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PALMERSTON NORTH CITY COUNCIL<br />
INTRODUCTION:<br />
This Statement <strong>of</strong> Proposal relates to the proposed sale <strong>of</strong> 15 properties and parts <strong>of</strong> properties that <strong>Council</strong> believes are not delivering<br />
sufficient value to the community. Some <strong>of</strong> these properties are Reserves under the Reserves Act 1977, some are Parks as defined in the<br />
Local Government Act 2002 and some other properties <strong>Council</strong> has owned for various purposes that are no longer required.<br />
REASON FOR THE PROPOSAL:<br />
<strong>Palmerston</strong> <strong>North</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (<strong>Council</strong>) administers a large <strong>property</strong> portfolio. Many <strong>of</strong> these properties have multiple activities on them<br />
including Plunket Rooms, community recreation and services groups.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> is undertaking a <strong>review</strong> <strong>of</strong> its <strong>property</strong> holdings to ensure that it is getting value for the community from its properties or it has clear<br />
reasons for holding properties that are not currently adding value. During the course <strong>of</strong> the <strong>review</strong> some properties have been identified that<br />
have questionable return to the community. <strong>Council</strong> now wishes to consult the community on these pieces <strong>of</strong> land to learn if there are uses<br />
being made <strong>of</strong> them <strong>Council</strong> is not aware <strong>of</strong>, what value the community places on having them in public ownership, or if any alternative uses<br />
should be made <strong>of</strong> them. <strong>Council</strong>’s <strong>proposal</strong> is to consider the sale <strong>of</strong> these pieces <strong>of</strong> land and properties and apply those funds:<br />
To reserve acquisition and development where the <strong>property</strong> or land being sold is either a reserve or a park.<br />
To other uses where the <strong>property</strong> or land is not a reserve or park.<br />
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Reserves Act 1977<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> the properties have reserve status under the Reserve Act 1977. That legislation requires a particular process from <strong>Council</strong>, including<br />
an initial resolution to revoke the Reserve status before the consultation begins, hearing views including objections, before making a decision.<br />
The initial resolution to revoke the reserve status does not mean a commitment <strong>of</strong> <strong>Council</strong> to selling the land. Rather it is a signal to the<br />
community to express their views and provide more information to <strong>Council</strong> to assist in <strong>Council</strong>’s decision making on the possibility <strong>of</strong> selling the<br />
land. After giving consideration to the consultation <strong>Council</strong> is required to make a decision on whether or not to proceed with the proposed<br />
revocation and an application to the Minister <strong>of</strong> Conservation.<br />
If, after undertaking this process, any <strong>of</strong> the land in question is sold, then the proceeds from the sale <strong>of</strong> any Reserve properties are required to<br />
be spent acquiring or developing other reserves as per the Reserves Act 1977.<br />
Crown Land<br />
Where land in this report was given to <strong>Council</strong> by the Crown, <strong>Council</strong> will return it to the Crown if required. If the Crown does not have a use for<br />
the land then the Crown would sell the land and give half <strong>of</strong> the net proceeds to <strong>Council</strong>. If the land sold was a reserve the proceeds would be<br />
used for acquiring more reserves or developing existing reserves.<br />
Local Government Act 2002 (LGA) – Section 138 covering Parks.<br />
Some land is acquired for or has been used as a park, “principally for community, recreation, environmental, cultural or spiritual purposes but<br />
does not include land that is held as a reserve or part <strong>of</strong> a reserve under the Reserves Act 1977.” Where land is defined as a park under the<br />
LGA then <strong>Council</strong> is also consulting to obtain people’s views on the <strong>proposal</strong> to sell land.<br />
Public Works Act 1981<br />
Where land was compulsory acquired by <strong>Council</strong>, then <strong>Council</strong> will meet its obligations under the Public Works Act 1981 to <strong>of</strong>fer that land or<br />
<strong>property</strong> back to the person it was acquired from, or their direct descendant, at its market value.<br />
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Zoning:<br />
The zones <strong>of</strong> the pieces <strong>of</strong> land concerned vary from Conservation and Amenity through to Rural and Residential. <strong>Council</strong> would propose the<br />
rezoning <strong>of</strong> any land that was approved to be sold to a zone appropriate for its future use as part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>review</strong> <strong>of</strong> the District Plan.<br />
Assumptions:<br />
Costs included for any sale <strong>of</strong> the properties assume a 4% commission on sales to real estate agents. <strong>Council</strong> has successfully sold a number<br />
<strong>of</strong> properties on or above market valuations through its experienced <strong>property</strong> staff. It is possible costs may be less for some properties.<br />
Costs and income assume <strong>Council</strong> carries out its own subdivisions unless otherwise indicated. No estimate <strong>of</strong> the interest cost for subdivision<br />
expenses has been made.<br />
Use <strong>of</strong> Funds:<br />
<strong>Council</strong> has approved the principle that funds generated from land that qualifies as a Park, as defined under the Local Government Act 2002,<br />
shall be treated in the same manner as a Reserve under the Reserves Act 1977, and net proceeds from any Park sale shall be applied to<br />
acquiring or developing other Parks or Reserves.<br />
If, after considering the community information and feedback, any parks or reserves are resolved to be sold, then <strong>Council</strong> will call for<br />
submissions on proposed uses <strong>of</strong> the funds for buying new or developing existing parks and reserves, and prepare specific programmes that<br />
will identify where the funds were sourced from.<br />
Funds from any land that is not determined to be a park or reserve will be used as <strong>Council</strong> determines.<br />
THE PROPERTIES UNDER CONSIDERATION:<br />
The specific land and properties being considered are:<br />
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1. Springdale Reserve – part <strong>of</strong><br />
Springdale Reserve is a walkway connection which, in combination for a<br />
leased area from Massey University, links through to old West Road. The<br />
entrance is very wide and has an odd relationship with the walkway due to<br />
relocation <strong>of</strong> the walkway that had previously run across private land.<br />
The reserve entrance has a private right-<strong>of</strong>-way across it essentially<br />
severing approximately 415 sq m <strong>of</strong> land on a slope that reads like a<br />
private overgrown area from the road. It is not used nor adds particular<br />
value to the walkway entrance.<br />
A 415 sq m section could be subdivided <strong>of</strong>f, and subject to appropriate<br />
geotechnical design, accommodate a house.<br />
Park under the Local Government Act?<br />
<br />
Yes<br />
Net proceeds would be used to acquire or develop other reserves or<br />
parks.<br />
Option One: Sell the land<br />
Costs: Subdivision and sale $24,000<br />
The neighbouring <strong>property</strong> has built two balconies<br />
and the views from those areas may be affected by a<br />
house were built on the site.<br />
Some small loss in biodiversity.<br />
Benefits: Estimated value $130,000<br />
Other:<br />
Some small saving on irregular maintenance.<br />
Site slopes. Likely to require specific geotechnical<br />
engineering design <strong>of</strong> any house built on the site<br />
required.<br />
Option Two: Retain the land.<br />
Costs: Opportunity cost for use <strong>of</strong> net proceeds $106,000<br />
Benefits:<br />
Proposed<br />
sale<br />
Some minor maintenance costs.<br />
Some minor biodiversity benefits.<br />
Local amenity benefits for neighbouring properties.<br />
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2. Ruapehu Drive Reserve – 600 sq <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Council</strong> intends to form a walkway connection into the Titoki Walkway<br />
which is currently being constructed from Cliff Road to Cashmere<br />
Drive. However it does not require an entire section to complete this<br />
link. Two to three metres wide walkway linkages are common in similar<br />
circumstances.<br />
The walkway connection would be retained on the southern side <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>property</strong> under the existing power poles.<br />
Reserve under the Reserves Act?<br />
<br />
Yes<br />
Net proceeds would be used to acquire or develop other reserves.<br />
Future walkway<br />
Option One: Sell the land<br />
Costs: Subdivision and sale $10,000<br />
Benefits: Estimated value $150,000<br />
Some small mowing savings.<br />
Proposed sale<br />
Option Two: Retain the land<br />
Costs: Opportunity cost for use <strong>of</strong> net proceeds $140,000<br />
Some minor maintenance costs.<br />
Benefits: Some minor biodiversity benefits.<br />
Local amenity benefits for neighbouring properties.<br />
Other:<br />
Resource consent including specific geotechnical engineering design <strong>of</strong> any house built on the site required.<br />
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3. Bowen Street - Linton<br />
<strong>Council</strong> owns 2 lots with a combined 4,578 sq m in Linton <strong>of</strong><br />
Bowen Street. The land has been grazed by the neighbouring<br />
farmer since it was no longer needed as a hydatid dosing strip.<br />
The Ministry for Primary Industries risk assessment team<br />
confirms there is no risk or issue for any future use.<br />
No known alternative uses are foreseen or suggested for this<br />
land. Preliminary investigations suggest if it were rezoned<br />
during the <strong>review</strong> <strong>of</strong> the District Plan it is a viable house site.<br />
The rateable value <strong>of</strong> similar land as a house lot in the area is<br />
$160,000 although a discount due to some <strong>of</strong> parcels contour is<br />
likely.<br />
Proposed<br />
sale<br />
Reserve under the Reserves Act or Park under Local<br />
Government Act? No<br />
<br />
Net proceeds could be used for any purpose.<br />
Option One: Sell the land<br />
Costs: Sale $5,000<br />
Benefits: Estimated value $95,000<br />
Option Two: Retain the land<br />
Costs: Opportunity cost for use <strong>of</strong> net proceeds $90,000<br />
Benefits: May be able to generate some small grazing lease income.<br />
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4. Panako Reserve – part <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Council</strong> owns a vacant section next to the Girl Guide Hall in<br />
Panako Place. The Girl Guides were mowing but have no<br />
interest in maintaining it or using it.<br />
The land is in one overall parcel with that occupied by the Girl<br />
Guides but could be separated <strong>of</strong>f and sold.<br />
Acquired from the Crown, <strong>Council</strong> would only be entitled to<br />
50% <strong>of</strong> the net proceeds <strong>of</strong> any sale.<br />
The site had been considered for a community garden but<br />
<strong>proposal</strong>s for community gardens in the area have been for<br />
on Awapuni Park which benefits in having a community<br />
centre, playground, and public toilets.<br />
Reserve under the Reserves Act?<br />
<br />
Yes<br />
Net proceeds would be used to acquire or develop other<br />
reserves.<br />
Proposed<br />
sale<br />
Option One: Sell the land<br />
Costs: Subdivision and sale $10,000<br />
Benefits: Estimated value $110,000<br />
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Crown derived land, proceeds split:<br />
- Return to <strong>Council</strong> $50,000<br />
- Return to the Crown $50,000<br />
Some mowing savings.<br />
Option Two: Retain the land<br />
Costs:<br />
Benefits:<br />
Opportunity cost for use <strong>of</strong> net proceeds $50,000 on<br />
other reserves<br />
Provides an option for unforeseen future community<br />
facilities.
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5. Pioneer Reserve – 3,650 sq m <strong>of</strong><br />
Pioneer Reserve provides a buffer strip between Pioneer<br />
Highway and housing in the cul-de-sacs. It provides an <strong>of</strong>froad<br />
walking and cycling link (unpaved) through to the<br />
Mangaone Stream paths.<br />
Rangitaane Park 380 m walking distance to the south.<br />
The former Rangitane kainga (unfortified settlement) <strong>of</strong><br />
Kikiwhenua is situated on the western side <strong>of</strong> Managoe and<br />
involved uses on the eastern side as well. As such it is<br />
expected Rangitane will have an interest.<br />
It is possible to provide for 6 sections <strong>of</strong> 500 sq m to 625 sq m<br />
while retaining some <strong>of</strong> the existing buffer spaces and walking<br />
access.<br />
Easements would be used to protect access to storm water<br />
and sewer pipes for renewal and maintenance.<br />
Shared driveways would need to be constructed in the order <strong>of</strong><br />
50 m to each <strong>of</strong> the areas.<br />
Proposed sale<br />
Proposed<br />
sale<br />
Reserve under the Reserves Act? Yes<br />
Net proceeds would be used to acquire or develop other reserves.<br />
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Option One: Sell the land as shown on map<br />
Costs: Subdivision and sale $180,000<br />
Reduction in amenity <strong>of</strong> walking access.<br />
Reduced amenity for neighbouring properties.<br />
Benefits: Estimated value (before costs) $600,000<br />
Some minor saving in mowing costs.<br />
Option Two: Sell smaller areas<br />
<strong>Council</strong> could consider a smaller area. Layout would need to accommodate useful building platforms and subdivision engineering standards.<br />
The costs and benefits would vary depending on what area was proposed.<br />
Costs:<br />
Benefits:<br />
Costs would depend on the areas proposed and could range from $20,000 for a single section to $180,000 as described in<br />
Option One.<br />
Income for use on reserve development (after deducting costs) would depend on the areas proposed and could range from<br />
$70,000 for a single section to $420,000 as described in Option One.<br />
Some minor savings in mowing costs.<br />
Option Three: Retain the land<br />
Costs:<br />
Benefits:<br />
Opportunity cost <strong>of</strong> up to $420,000 for use on other reserves.<br />
Retains wide accessway.<br />
Retains current amenity levels.<br />
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6. Waterloo Park/Waterloo Crescent reserves – part <strong>of</strong><br />
Waterloo Park functions as both a neighbourhood reserve and a<br />
sportsfield. Technically part <strong>of</strong> the Waterloo Crescent Reserves but<br />
appearing to be part <strong>of</strong> Waterloo Park the south western entrance<br />
to the park includes a rectangular piece <strong>of</strong> land that adds little if any<br />
value to the playing spaces.<br />
It adds amenity to the street scape but there is an abundance <strong>of</strong><br />
open space in the area including the riverside environments over.<br />
Signage at park entrance and a pram crossing would be needed if a<br />
section were sold.<br />
Reserve under the Reserves Act?<br />
<br />
Yes<br />
Net proceeds would be used to acquire or develop other<br />
reserves.<br />
Proposed<br />
sale<br />
Derived from the Crown by way <strong>of</strong> compensation in a land<br />
exchange for a school site. No requirement to return to the Crown.<br />
Option One: Sell the land<br />
Costs: Subdivision and sale $16,000<br />
Signage and pram crossings $ 5,000<br />
Reduction in visibility <strong>of</strong> park entrance.<br />
Reduction neighbours and local streetscape amenity.<br />
Benefits: Estimated value $140,000<br />
Some small mowing savings.<br />
Option Two: Retain the land<br />
Costs:<br />
Benefits:<br />
Opportunity cost <strong>of</strong> $119,000 for other reserves<br />
Minor mowing costs.<br />
Retains wide entrance to the Waterloo Park.<br />
Retains existing neighbours and streetscape<br />
amenity.<br />
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7. Hind Park/Willowbank Reserve – part <strong>of</strong><br />
Hind Park or Willowbank Reserve is an open space connecting<br />
Waterloo Crescent and Hind Park to the Manawatu Riverside<br />
environments. It provides amenity to the local streetscape but has<br />
poor drainage, getting wet in the winter making mowing difficult.<br />
The predominant use is as an access from the car park through to<br />
the large riverside reserve and shared path network.<br />
It would be possible to sell a portion <strong>of</strong> the reserve and still have<br />
wide walkway connections and some open space on top <strong>of</strong> the<br />
significant reserves in the wider area, including at Waterloo Park<br />
and the Manawatu River.<br />
Reserve under the Reserves Act?<br />
<br />
Yes<br />
Net proceeds would be used to acquire or develop other<br />
reserves.<br />
Proposed<br />
sale<br />
Derived from the Crown by way <strong>of</strong> compensation in a land<br />
exchange for a school site. No requirement to return to the Crown.<br />
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Option One: Sell 2,800 sq m fronting Hind Place<br />
Costs: Subdivision and sale $166,500<br />
Signage improvements $ 5,000<br />
Loss <strong>of</strong> neighbours, street and park amenity.<br />
Reduced visibility <strong>of</strong> car park and paths.<br />
Benefits: Estimated value (before costs) $800,000 for purchase and development <strong>of</strong> other reserves<br />
Some small mowing savings.<br />
Option Two: Sell a smaller area<br />
<strong>Council</strong> could consider a smaller area. The area that could be sold could range from 350 sq m to 2,800 sq. Layout would need to<br />
accommodate useful building platforms and subdivision engineering standards. The costs and benefits would vary depending on what area<br />
and was proposed.<br />
Costs:<br />
Loss <strong>of</strong> neighbours and streetscape amenity.<br />
Reduced visibility <strong>of</strong> car park and paths.<br />
Benefits:<br />
Estimated value range depending on area and size <strong>of</strong> sections. Say net $130,000 per section<br />
Some small mowing savings.<br />
Option Three: Retain the land<br />
Costs:<br />
Benefits:<br />
Opportunity cost <strong>of</strong> up to $628,500 for use on other reserves<br />
Minor mowing costs.<br />
Retains existing neighbours and streetscape amenity levels.<br />
Retains visibility <strong>of</strong> carpark and paths.<br />
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8. Hardie Street Park – part <strong>of</strong><br />
Situated on the corner <strong>of</strong> Hardie Street and Fitzherbert Avenue is<br />
Hardie Street Park. <strong>Council</strong> is not aware <strong>of</strong> any community use <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Park.<br />
There are extensive reserves in the area, with the Centennial Drive<br />
Reserves and Manawatu River environments<br />
The reserve adds some amenity value to the entrance to the city,<br />
although this entrance has abundant reserves and the physical<br />
environment <strong>of</strong> the Victoria Esplanade, Fitzherbert Park and the<br />
Manawatu River provide the major backdrop.<br />
Reserve under the Reserves Act?<br />
Yes<br />
Net proceeds would be used to acquire or develop other<br />
reserves.<br />
May be derived from the Crown 1 .<br />
Proposed<br />
sale<br />
Option One: Sell all <strong>of</strong> the land shown on the map<br />
Costs: Subdivision and sale $20,000<br />
Loss <strong>of</strong> some <strong>City</strong> entrance and neighbours amenity.<br />
Benefits: Estimated <strong>Council</strong> value if Crown derived $200,000<br />
Estimated value if not Crown derived to $400,000<br />
Mowing, garden maintenance and seat renewal<br />
savings.<br />
1 Unable to decipher a prior reference to title 14/9 to date.<br />
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Option Two: Sell a portion <strong>of</strong> the land<br />
An alternative would be to sell a smaller proportion <strong>of</strong> the land. The costs and benefits would depend on the area.<br />
Costs:<br />
Benefits:<br />
$15,000 to $20,000 depending on areas proposed.<br />
Range from $100,000 if Crown derived land and one section subdivided <strong>of</strong>f to $380,000 if two sections and it is not Crown<br />
derived land.<br />
Depending on area subdivided <strong>of</strong>f an area <strong>of</strong> planting could be retained to provide <strong>City</strong> entrance amenity.<br />
Option Three: Retain the land<br />
Costs: Opportunity cost for use <strong>of</strong> net proceeds $85,000 2 to $380,000 on other reserves<br />
Minor mowing costs.<br />
Benefits: Retains existing reserve, city entrance and neighbours amenity.<br />
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9. Salisbury Street Reserve – Ashhurst<br />
Salisbury Reserve is a triangular reserve down a long narrow<br />
access <strong>of</strong>f Salisbury Street.<br />
The reserve is currently required to meet <strong>Council</strong>s objective<br />
<strong>of</strong> flat open space within 500 m walk <strong>of</strong> all residentially zoned<br />
land for the houses on Salisbury Street between Wyndham<br />
Street and The Terrace, as well as those along the Terrace.<br />
It is possible to provide a more accessible and higher quality<br />
reserve at the end <strong>of</strong> Wyndham Street that would have be<br />
linked to walkway networks.<br />
There is no title available for the land. CT 59/28 was issued<br />
in the late 1800’s records that Lot 8 DP 22852 was vested in<br />
Her Majesty the Queen as recreation reserve. This appears<br />
to mean that technically the land is in Crown ownership. This<br />
matter will need to be resolved.<br />
There is a sewer Main on eastern boundary and sewer<br />
service connections in from neighbouring properties to the<br />
sewer main that would require protection.<br />
<strong>North</strong>ern corner <strong>of</strong> the reserve is probably the easiest access<br />
point for future sewer renewals under private land <strong>of</strong> 200 and 194<br />
Salisbury Street, which appear to have relatively poor access to<br />
their rear sections where the sewer is located.<br />
Proposed<br />
sale<br />
Proposed<br />
new reserve<br />
Park under the Local Government Act?<br />
<br />
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Yes<br />
Funds are would be used to develop a new reserve <strong>of</strong> the same<br />
size <strong>of</strong>f the end <strong>of</strong> Wyndham Street.
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Option One: Sell the land<br />
Costs: Subdivision and sale $65,000<br />
Benefits:<br />
Loss <strong>of</strong> amenity for immediate neighbours.<br />
Sewer pipes in private land.<br />
Estimated value $200,000 with net proceeds split if<br />
Crown agrees, $67,500 to <strong>Council</strong>.<br />
Option Two: Retain the land<br />
Costs:<br />
Benefits:<br />
Opportunity cost <strong>of</strong> improved accessibility and quality<br />
<strong>of</strong> reserve.<br />
Retains sewer connections in public land.<br />
Amenity for the immediate neighbours <strong>of</strong> the existing<br />
reserve is retained.<br />
Proceeds would be used to develop a more<br />
accessible new reserve at the end <strong>of</strong> Wyndham<br />
Street.<br />
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10. Durham Street Road Reserve – Ashhurst – part <strong>of</strong><br />
There are large unformed legal roads used as<br />
walkways along the terrace in Ashhurst. The<br />
unformed road reserve next to number 78<br />
Durham Street could be partially closed,<br />
retaining a walkway space and open space,<br />
yielding say four sections.<br />
There was a landfill in the area in the Oroua<br />
County <strong>Council</strong> days. The only records found to<br />
date is a 1972 letter confirms the dumping <strong>of</strong><br />
top soil and pit metal. Any housing on the site<br />
would require specific engineering design.<br />
Proposed<br />
sale<br />
Park under the Local Government Act? Yes<br />
<br />
Net funds would be spent on acquiring or<br />
developing reserves and parks.<br />
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Option One: Sell the land as shown on the map<br />
Costs: Subdivision and sale $116,000<br />
Impacts neighbours views.<br />
Less visible walkway<br />
Risk geotech and/or soil testing finds land unsuitable<br />
Benefits: Estimated value $340,000 for use on other parks or reserves.<br />
Minor saving in mowing costs<br />
Option Two: Sell a portion <strong>of</strong> the land<br />
<strong>Council</strong> could sell a part <strong>of</strong> the area shown rather than all <strong>of</strong> it. The costs and benefits would depend on the area proposed.<br />
Costs: Range from $30,00 to $100,000<br />
Impacts neighbours views.<br />
Less visible walkway<br />
Risk geotech and/or soil testing finds land unsuitable<br />
Benefits: Range from $85,000 to $255,000<br />
Option Three: Retain the land as is<br />
Costs: Opportunity cost for use <strong>of</strong> net proceeds $116,000<br />
Minor mowing costs not saved.<br />
Benefits: Retains neighbours views and existing open space amenity.<br />
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11. Works Pit - Ashhurst.<br />
Originally this land was the depot facilities for the then Oroua County<br />
<strong>Council</strong>.<br />
One corner <strong>of</strong> the land is occupied by a Red Cross second hand store in<br />
a rundown building owned by <strong>Council</strong>. <strong>Council</strong> has assumed the<br />
demolition <strong>of</strong> this building and is only carrying out reactive maintenance.<br />
The timing <strong>of</strong> disposal <strong>of</strong> the building is to be driven by the Red Cross<br />
and/or the building being condemned.<br />
The balance <strong>of</strong> the land has some use as an informal thoroughfare and<br />
truck parking. It has been the site <strong>of</strong> some proposed dirt jumps/bmx<br />
areas in the past which have not amounted to anything. Other land<br />
could be used for similar activities if those projects pushed ahead again.<br />
Proposed<br />
sale<br />
Reserve under the Reserves Act or Park under Local Government<br />
Act? No<br />
<br />
Funds can be used for any purpose.<br />
Option One: Sell the land<br />
Costs: Subdivision and sale 2 $210,000<br />
Impacts neighbours amenity.<br />
Loss <strong>of</strong> informal thoroughfare and truck parking.<br />
Benefits: Estimated value $505,000<br />
Mowing saving approximately<br />
$1,200 per year<br />
2 Assumes <strong>Council</strong> acts as the developer and subdivides into 6 large<br />
sections, includes interest on borrowings for development <strong>of</strong> $26,000<br />
taking 3 years to sell the sections.<br />
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Option Two: Retain the land<br />
Costs: Opportunity cost for use <strong>of</strong> net proceeds $295,000<br />
Benefits:<br />
Minor mowing costs not saved.<br />
Retains neighbours amenity and truck parking<br />
space.
PALMERSTON NORTH CITY COUNCIL<br />
12. Deer Park Ashhurst<br />
Originally set up as a park to let people look at deer close up<br />
when they were a farming novelty. <strong>Council</strong> has not collected any<br />
income nor incurred any expenses since taking over the park<br />
from the Oroua County <strong>Council</strong>.<br />
The land occupied by the grazer includes the 36 m plus wide<br />
road reserve along the terrace with a narrow walkway currently<br />
provided at that point.<br />
There are some mature totara trees on the site.<br />
Proposed<br />
sale<br />
Park under Local Government Act?<br />
<br />
Yes<br />
Funds proposed to be used for acquisition or development <strong>of</strong><br />
other reserves or parks.<br />
Option One: Sell the land<br />
Costs: Sale $20,000<br />
May impact neighbours amenity.<br />
Increased mowing costs $1,000 / year<br />
Mature totara trees shift to private ownership.<br />
Benefits: Estimated value $400,000 3<br />
Wider walkway environment.<br />
Loss <strong>of</strong> potential grazing income $2,800 / year<br />
Option Two: Retain the land<br />
Costs: Opportunity cost for use <strong>of</strong> net proceeds $295,000<br />
Minor mowing costs not saved.<br />
Benefits: Retains neighbours amenity.<br />
Mature totara trees stay in public ownership.<br />
3 Assumes sale as is rather than <strong>Council</strong> subdivision.<br />
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13. Amberley Avenue Reserve – western side<br />
The land was derived from the Crown.<br />
This reserve is zoned Conservation and Amenity but has no plans for<br />
development. There was an approach to put a Cadets building on it<br />
several years ago but the land is not suitably zoned and nothing came<br />
<strong>of</strong> it.<br />
There is other open space and walkways in the area and to the best<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Council</strong> knowledge this reserve is poorly, if at all, used.<br />
Reserve under the Reserves Act?<br />
<br />
Yes<br />
Funds must be used for the acquisition or development <strong>of</strong> other<br />
reserves.<br />
Proposed<br />
sale<br />
Option One: Sell the land<br />
Costs: Subdivision and sale $20,000<br />
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Loss <strong>of</strong> some amenity value to the Mangaone<br />
walkway on the other side <strong>of</strong> the stream.<br />
Loss <strong>of</strong> some street and neighbours amenity.<br />
Benefits: Estimated value $140,000<br />
Net proceeds split between the<br />
Crown and <strong>Council</strong>,<br />
Some small saving on mowing<br />
$60,000 each<br />
Option Two: Retain the land<br />
Costs: Opportunity cost for use <strong>of</strong> net proceeds $60,000<br />
Minor mowing costs not saved.<br />
Benefits: Retains neighbours,street and walkway amenity.
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14. Andrew Young Street Carpark<br />
<strong>Council</strong> owns a 977 sq m, 24 car, parking area in Andrew Young<br />
Street. There are a large number <strong>of</strong> easements in place across the<br />
land in favour <strong>of</strong> the land occupied by Harvey Norman effectively<br />
meaning it can only ever be used as a car park for Harvey Norman.<br />
Income:<br />
Expenditure:<br />
$14,700 per year<br />
$3,200 per year.<br />
Renewals: Carpark surface in 20 years say $35,000<br />
Option One: Sell the land<br />
Costs: $2,500<br />
Loss <strong>of</strong> net income <strong>of</strong> $11,500 per year.<br />
Benefits: $200,000 to use for any purpose<br />
Reduction in future renewals programmes.<br />
Proposed<br />
sale<br />
Option Two: Retain the land<br />
Costs:<br />
Benefits:<br />
Future renewals requirements.<br />
Retains operational income.<br />
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PALMERSTON NORTH CITY COUNCIL<br />
15. George Street Shops<br />
<strong>Council</strong> owns two shops in one title on the western side <strong>of</strong><br />
George Street, at 52 to 54 George Street. They have been the<br />
subject <strong>of</strong> a number <strong>of</strong> purchaser enquiries over the years.<br />
A market valuation suggests they are currently worth $300,000.<br />
They are currently rented for $26,920 excl GST plus outgoings<br />
and only minor maintenance is currently required.<br />
Unlike the shops under the Regent Theatre, Civic Administration<br />
Building and Library these shops are not strategic to a wider<br />
<strong>property</strong>.<br />
Option One: Sell the land<br />
Costs: $2,500<br />
Benefits:<br />
Loss <strong>of</strong> net income <strong>of</strong> $25,000 per year.<br />
$300,000 capital income to use for any purpose.<br />
Reduction in future renewals programmes.<br />
Proposed<br />
sale<br />
Option Two: Retain the land<br />
Costs:<br />
Benefits:<br />
Future renewals requirements.<br />
Opportunity cost capital use elsewhere.<br />
Retains operational income.<br />
DMS# 969036
PALMERSTON NORTH CITY COUNCIL<br />
Consultation process<br />
Anyone can make a submission about the <strong>proposal</strong>s described in this document. We encourage anyone with an interest in the issues raised in<br />
this <strong>proposal</strong> to make a submission.<br />
This Statement <strong>of</strong> Proposal, a Summary <strong>of</strong> Information, and the submission form can be found at:<br />
• <strong>Palmerston</strong> <strong>North</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> website http://www.pncc.govt.nz/Your<strong>Council</strong>/<strong>Council</strong>Activities/PublicConsultation/<br />
• Customer Service Centre, <strong>Palmerston</strong> <strong>North</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong>, The Square, <strong>Palmerston</strong> <strong>North</strong>;<br />
• <strong>City</strong> Library, The Square, <strong>Palmerston</strong> <strong>North</strong>, and the libraries at Ashhurst, Awapuni, Roslyn, Linton and Highbury; and<br />
• Ashhurst Services Delivery Centre, 122 Cambridge Avenue, Ashhurst.<br />
You are also entitled to appear before the <strong>Council</strong> and speak to your submission. Please indicate on your submission form whether you wish to<br />
do this. The <strong>Council</strong> intends to hear submissions on this <strong>proposal</strong> at the Finance and Performance Committee meeting scheduled for 15 July<br />
2013. The date and time for hearings will be confirmed in the letter acknowledging your submission, and will also be advertised in the<br />
Manawatu Standard and Tribune newspapers.<br />
To get your submission to us, either:<br />
Mail to: Property Review Submissions, Governance and Support Team Leader, <strong>Palmerston</strong> <strong>North</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong>, Private Bag 11034,<br />
<strong>Palmerston</strong> <strong>North</strong> 4442<br />
Deliver to:<br />
Email to:<br />
<strong>Palmerston</strong> <strong>North</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Customer Service Centre, 32 The Square, <strong>Palmerston</strong> <strong>North</strong><br />
submission@pncc.govt.nz (put Property Review Submissions in the subject)<br />
Phone: 06 356 8199 Fax to: 06 355 4115<br />
The submission period runs from Friday 31 st May 2013<br />
until 4pm on Friday, 5 th July 2013.<br />
Please note that all written submissions, including the contact details on the submission, will be made available to the public and media and on<br />
the <strong>Council</strong>’s website, unless you specifically request that your contact details are kept private. For further information on this consultation<br />
please phone the <strong>Council</strong> on 06 356 8199 or email us at info@pncc.govt.nz<br />
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