Item 6: Parking and
Vehicle Control Bylaw (2011), No 207 Amendments to Schedules
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Hearings Panel - Other
20 June 2019
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REPORT R10158
Parking
and Vehicle Control Bylaw (2011), No 207 Amendments to Schedules
1. Purpose of Report
1.1 To approve
proposed alterations to Schedules of the Parking and Vehicle Control Bylaw
(2011), No 207, to give effect to minor safety and parking improvements,
roading improvements carried out as part of the capital works programme and
changes from new subdivisions.
2. Recommendation
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That the Hearings Panel - Other
1. Receives
the report Parking and Vehicle Control Bylaw (2011), No 207 Amendments to
Schedules (R10158) and its
attachments (A2196441 and A2197696); and
2. Approves amendments detailed in the
report R10158 to the following Schedules of the Bylaw, Parking and Vehicle
Control (2011), No207:
· Schedule
4
· Schedule
7
· Schedule
8
· Schedule
9
· Schedule
13
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3. Background
3.1 The Parking and
Vehicle Control Bylaw 2011 allows for the Council by resolution, to add, amend
or delete specifications contained within the Schedules. The Council has
delegated this power to the Hearings Panel -Other. To ensure that the Bylaw is
enforceable it is important to ensure that the Schedules are updated on a
regular basis. The Bylaw Schedules were last updated in December 2018.
3.2 Minor
alterations and additions are proposed to Schedules 4, 7, 8, 9 and 13 of the
Bylaw as detailed in section 4.
3.3 The proposed
alterations and additions are shown for indicative purposes only by plans
attached to this report. The purpose of these plans is to assist the panel to
easily and quickly understand the nature of the changes proposed. These plans
will not form part of the final bylaw. The actual changes as they will be
incorporated into the final Bylaw, and with the level of detail required for
enforcement purposes, are set out in the schedule of changes appended as
Attachment 2.
4. Discussion
Schedule 4 – Special
Parking Areas
4.1 Tahunanui Beach
Mobility Parking (Bisley Walk)
4.1.1 During recent surfacing
improvements to the Tahunanui Beach carpark (Bisley Walk), Officers took the
opportunity to relocate two existing mobility parks within the carpark to a
location where a kerb dropdown exists for users to better gain access to the adjoining
footpath. The relocated mobility parks are shown in Attachment 1, titled 4.1
and are supported by the Parks Asset Manager.
4.2 Nelson Centre of
Musical Arts (NCMA) Mobility Parking
4.2.1 During the previous Parking and
Vehicle Control Bylaw report (R949), Councillors declined the Officer
recommendation to install one mobility park opposite NCMA on Nile Street.
Officers were tasked with investigating an alternative option outside 42 Nile
Street. NCMA staff support this location and are eager to provide mobility
parking for those wanting to visit the centre. No objection was provided by the
adjoining property owner when feedback was sought. Officers therefore recommended
providing the one mobility carpark outside 42 Nile Street as shown in
Attachment 1, titled 4.2. This proposal removes two carparks to provide one
mobility park.
4.3 Millers Acre
Passenger Service Vehicle (PSV) Stand
4.3.1 Trail Journeys NZ have approached
Council seeking a location to operate their cycling tour business pick-ups and
drop-offs. Officers reviewed options and recommend making a portion of the
current bus stop, as shown in Attachment 1, titled 4.3, a combined Bus Stop and
PSV stand. This allows operators with a PSV licence (such as Trail Journeys NZ)
to legally stop in this location, whilst allowing buses to use the area at
times when the PSV stand is vacant.
4.4 Suffolk Road Bus
Stop
4.4.1 To improve connections and
access to/from community facilities, it’s proposed that Council provide a
bus stop opposite the new hospice on Suffolk Road. No feedback was received
when consulting with the directly affected property owner. The bus stop is
proposed to be installed as shown in Attachment 1, titled 4.4. Officers and the
NBus contracted provider SBL Ltd recommend this installation. Installation
requires No Stopping at the approach to the bus stop, and this is covered in
section 4.19 of this report.
4.5 St Vincent
Street Bus Stop - Haven
4.5.1 Following feedback from bus
users and drivers, Officers are seeking to formalise a bus stop on St Vincent
Street opposite Countdown/The Warehouse. This location is a popular stop on
route 5 which currently operates as a hail and ride basis. Due to high parking
demand, stopping along this stretch of road is often difficult and dangerous. Officers
are proposing to install a bus stop outside Pioneer Park to align with a safe
place to cross St Vincent Street. The proposed location is shown in Attachment
1, titled 4.5. Installation requires No Stopping at the approach to the Bus
Stop, and this covered in section 4.20 of this report. Officers and the NBus
contracted provider SBL Ltd recommend this installation.
4.6 Nile Street
Dairy
4.6.1 Following feedback from bus
users and drivers, Officers are seeking to formalise a bus stop on Nile Street
outside the Nile Street/Collingwood Street Dairy. The location proposed is currently
a Loading Zone. It’s proposed that this Loading Zone becomes a combined
Loading Zone and Bus Stop. There is no loss of on street parking and the nearby
dairy owner was supportive of this change. The proposed Bus Stop and Loading
Zone is shown in Attachment 1, titled 4.6. Officers support this change.
4.7 Hardy Street
Bicycle Park
4.7.1 It has been identified that the
car parking on Hardy Street outside Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
(NMIT) causes issues whereby vehicles repeatedly park over a marked fire
hydrant. To prevent this, and whilst still providing a usable area, Officers
propose the installation of a bike rack in this location which will prevent
parking, ensure easy access to the fire hydrant and increase bicycle parking
for NMIT students and the nearby St Johns. The proposed location is shown in
Attachment 1, titled 4.7. Feedback received from NMIT was supportive of this
change. Officers support this installation.
4.8 Parkers Road Bus
Stop
4.8.1 As a result of the Tahunanui
pathways project, the bus stop outside 5 Parkers Road is to be relocated to 9
Parkers Road to align with new the facilities being installed. Consultation was
undertaken as part of the wider project. The proposed location is shown in
Attachment 1, titled 4.8. Officers support this change.
4.9 St Vincent
Street Bus Stop - Victory
4.9.1 Feedback from bus users and
following a review of NBus services, its proposed that the popular stop on St
Vincent Street at Victory Square is formalised. High parking demand limits the
safe and efficient pick-up/drop-off at this location, and a formalised bus stop
is recommended. The proposed location is shown in Attachment 1, titled 4.9. At
the time of writing this report, no feedback had been received regarding this
proposal. Officers and SBL support this installation.
Schedule 7 – Resident
Parking Spaces
4.10 219 Bridge Street
4.10.1 An application to create a resident only park
on Bridge Street outside 219 Bridge Street has been received by Council.
Officers have reviewed the application in accordance with the Resident Parking
Policy.
4.10.2 The applicant meets the criteria to warrant
a resident park, hereby not having off-street parking, and not having the ability
to create off-street parking. The property is also not situated within the CBD.
4.10.3 No consultation was undertaken as a result
of this application as the proposed resident park is located directly outside
the applicant’s property. The proposed location is shown in Attachment 1,
titled 4.10.
4.10.4 As per the policy, approval has been sought
and given by the Group Manager Infrastructure for this application.
4.10.5 If rules in the Nelson Resource Management
Plan change, then this policy will need to be reviewed in light of any changes.
Schedule 8 – Time Limited
Parking Areas
4.11 Waimea Road Time Limited
Parking
4.11.1 Following a suggestion from the owner of
the Waimea Road Bakery to install time limited parking on Waimea Road outside
Hampden Street School, Officers have reviewed and sought feedback on this
proposal. Concern was raised as to vehicles parking in this location for
extended periods, which is commonly used as parking to enable southbound
vehicles to stop and walk across to the nearby shops. Officers note that
crossing the road at this location is unfavourable, however it is likely to
occur irrespective of parking time limits. Following supportive feedback from
Hampden Street School, Officers recommend installing P30 between the hours of
8am – 5pm daily. This option allows overnight parking when shops are
closed, enables sufficient time for pick-up and drop-off during school times,
and would prevent vehicles parking in this location all day. The proposed P30
parking is shown in Attachment 1, titled 4.11.
Schedule
9 – No Stopping and No Parking Areas
4.12 Baxter/Sargeson
4.12.1 Following safety concerns raised by
residents of Baxter Place, Officers have reviewed the need for No Stopping on
the corner of Baxter Place and Sargeson Street. There is a high parking demand
as observed by staff from the nearby Summerset Retirement Village. Sightlines
at the intersection of Baxter Place and Sargeson Street are restricted by
parked vehicles on both sides of Baxter Place. To improve safety, Officers
recommend the installation of No Stopping as shown in Attachment 1, titled
4.12. Following a request for feedback, three responses in support of the proposal
were received, and two objecting the proposal. Officers recommend this
installation.
4.13 Quebec Road / Laval Heights
Intersection
4.13.1 Following safety concerns raised regarding
the sightlines at the Quebec Road / Laval Heights intersection, the removal of
one carpark directly west of the intersection is proposed. After consulting
with the two nearby residents, one provided support for the installation and
the second did not provide feedback. The carpark proposed to be removed and
replaced by No Stopping is shown in Attachment 1, titled 4.13. Officers
recommend this installation.
4.14 Arapiki Road Cul-De-Sac
4.14.1 It recently came to Council Officers
attention that Arapiki Road cul-de-sac did not have no stopping marked. Parking
in the cul-de-sac prevents the safe and efficient turning of vehicles, and as
such Councils current design standard for new a cul-de-sac includes No
Stopping. Directly affected residents were consulted and no objections were
received when Officers requested feedback on this proposal. The proposed extent
of No Stopping is shown in Attachment 1, titled 4.14. Officers support this
proposal.
4.15 Maitai Valley Road
4.15.1 As a result of intersection improvements
planned for the Maitai Valley Road / Nile Street intersection, No Stopping has
been proposed along the western side of Maitai Valley Road. Support from nearby
residents was provided for this installation during consultation on the wider
project. The proposed No Stopping is shown in Attachment 1, titled 4.15.
Officers support this installation.
4.16 99 Atawhai Drive
4.16.1 Following safety concerns raised by
Whakapā Te Piki Oranga regarding the exit from 99 Atawhai Drive, Officers
have recommended the removal of one on street carpark. The proposed No Stopping
will provide greater visibility when exiting 99 Atawhai Drive across the
intersection of Walters Bluff/Atawhai Drive. No feedback was provided when
consultation was sought, and the proposal is supported by Whakapā Te Piki
Oranga. The carpark to be replaced by the proposed No Stopping is shown in
Attachment 1, titled 4.16. The applicant Whakapā Te Piki Oranga has also
agreed to carry out onsite improvements with signage and vegetation control to
further improve safety. Officers support this installation.
4.17 Franklyn Street
4.17.1 Following recent drainage and roading upgrades
on Franklyn Street, Officers took the opportunity to remark Franklyn Street to
improve safety and comply with current design standards. No stopping is
required at the intersection of Franklyn Street / Tipahi Street and Franklyn
Street / Kawai Street for visibility reasons, and along the south side of
Franklyn Street between Tipahi Street and Vanguard Street due to road width
constraints. The areas of proposed No Stopping are shown in Attachment 1,
titled 4.17. Officers recommend this installation.
4.18 177 Collingwood Street
4.18.1 Following ongoing concerns raised by the
owner of 177 Collingwood Street about parked cars blocking driveway access,
Officers propose the installation of No Stopping directly south of this
properties driveway. This No Stopping is proposed to indicate the legal extend
of parking outside 177 Collingwood Street. A street tree seems to incorrectly
act as de facto guide for parking behaviour. Officers are not willing to remove
the street tree, therefore to alleviate the ongoing issues experienced with
parked vehicles, No Stopping has been proposed. The extent of No Stopping is
shown in Attachment 1, titled 4.18.
4.19 Suffolk Road Bus Stop
4.19.1 To enable the proposed bus stop on Suffolk
Road to be installed, No Stopping is required on the approach to this bus stop.
This No Stopping is shown in Attachment 1, titled 4.4. Consultation with the
adjoining resident resulted in no feedback. Officers and SBL support this proposal.
4.20 St Vincent Street Bus Stop
– Haven
4.20.1 To enable the proposed bus stop on St
Vincent Street (Haven) to be installed, No Stopping is required on the approach
to this bus stop. This No Stopping is shown in Attachment 1, titled 4.5.
Officers and SBL support this proposal.
4.21 St Vincent Street Bus Stop
– Victory
4.21.1 To enable the proposed Bus Stop on St
Vincent Street (Victory) to be installed, No Stopping is required on the
approach to this bus stop. This No Stopping is shown in Attachment 1, titled
4.9. Officers and SBL support this proposal.
Schedule
13 – Stop Signs
4.22 Maitai Valley Road / Nile
Street Intersection
4.22.1 As a result of intersection safety
improvements planned for the Maitai Valley Road / Nile Street intersection, the
current ‘Give Way’ is proposed to be replaced by a
‘Stop’. This change is designed to improve safety at this
intersection and to align with current guidelines for visibility at
intersections with limited sightlines (such as this one). The proposed
‘Stop’ is shown in Attachment 1, titled 4.15. No consultation is
required for this change. Officers support this change.
4.23 Seymour Avenue / Scotland
Street Intersection
4.23.1 As a result of safety concerns raised by a
member of the public it’s been suggested that the Seymour Avenue /
Scotland Street intersection be changed from a ‘Give Way’, to a
‘Stop’. Officers reviewed the design requirements for a ‘Give
Way’ at this intersection, and confirmed that the sightlines are impeded
to the point that a ‘Stop’ would be required. Officers noted that
the intersection operates like a Stop at present, and that the intersection has
a low crash history. Given the locality to nearby schools, and with the route
being a popular pedestrian/cycling link into the Brook, Officers support
changing this intersection to a compulsory ‘Stop’ control. The
location of the proposed ‘Stop’ is shown in Attachment 1, titled
4.23. Feedback from Police was supportive of this change. Officers recommend
this change.
5. Options
5.1 There are
limited options for the items presented in this report as the majority in
schedules 4, 7, 8, 9 and 13 are proposed changes to improve safe and efficient
traffic movement. Option 1 is the preferred option.
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Advantages
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· Changes
to Schedules are designed to improve safety and efficiency
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Risks and Disadvantages
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· Nil
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Advantages
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· There
are no identified advantages
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Risks and Disadvantages
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· Failure
to approve changes could result in unsafe and inefficient use of the roading
network.
· Failure
to update Schedules will open enforcement to challenge.
· Failure
to approve changes will delay or prevent development under the Resource
Management Act (RMA).
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Author: Matt
Bruce, Team Leader Transport and Solid Waste
Attachments
Attachment 1: A2196441
Proposed Changes Shown Indicatively on Aerials ⇩
Attachment
2: A2197696 Schedule of Changes to Parking and Vehicle
Control Bylaw ⇩
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Important considerations for decision making
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1. Fit with Purpose of
Local Government
The report recommendation meets current and future needs
of communities in contributing to the safe use of the roading and parking
network in the City.
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2. Consistency with
Community Outcomes and Council Policy
The content and recommendations of this report are consistent
with Councils Community Outcomes – “Our Infrastructure is
efficient, cost effective and meets current and future needs”. In
particular that we have good quality, affordable and effective infrastructure
and transport networks. This report is directly aligned to the requirements
of the Parking Policy, the Parking and Vehicle Control Bylaw and with
Council’s strategic direction through the Regional Land Transport
Strategy.
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3. Risk
To ensure that the Bylaw is enforceable, it is important
to ensure that the Schedules are updated on a regular basis. Failure to
update Schedules will open enforcement up to challenge.
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4. Financial impact
Costs are within allocated annual budgets for road
maintenance or capital projects.
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5. Degree of significance
and level of engagement
This matter is of low significance. Nearby businesses and
residents that could be affected, have been consulted.
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6. Inclusion of
Māori in the decision making process
No engagement with Māori has been undertaken in
preparing this report.
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7. Delegations
The Hearings Panel - Other has the following delegations
to consider changes to the Parking and vehicle Control Bylaw.
Powers to Decide:
· The power to make changes to the schedules to the
Parking and Vehicle Control Bylaw that do not require public consultation
· The power to hear submissions and recommendations on
proposed changes to the schedules to the Parking and Vehicle Control Bylaw
requiring public consultation
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