There are a range of responses that would address many of the issues set out below. In some cases, the responses would work together to enhance effectiveness.
Planning responses
Relevant planning responses relate to the zoning of the land and to the provisions (rules) applied to new and expanded activities within the area. These responses include:
| Response | Notes |
| Retain the existing approach of having different zones that apply to each area of land according to its primary purpose e.g. Open Space zone, Industrial zone, Conservation zone and Rural zone. Within each of these zones, provide a list of appropriate activities and a list of rules that control the nature of the activities e.g. building height, noise levels. | Some of these existing zones do not have a place under the National Planning Standards and would need to be converted to the new zones. Also, this approach would not recognise the connections between the zones in contributing to a functional Port and recreational facility. |
| Apply a new Port Zoning to the whole Structure Plan area. Within that area apply a basic set of provisions to enable / control activities generally across the whole area. | Uses a zone provided for in the National Planning Standards but is simplistic and does not recognise the different uses and intent for various areas. |
| Apply a Port Zoning to the whole Structure Plan area and in addition apply a series of precinct overlays. Within each of the precincts, define the activities are appropriate within that precinct, and apply a list of rules to control the nature of the activities. | Uses a zone and precinct approach provided for in the National Planning Standards which is easier to understand what is expected in each area. |
| Designate part of the land as a Port under the provisions for requiring authorities. | This would simplify the provisions that relate to the port activity and take it out of the ‘usual’ consenting regime making development proposals easier to be approved. But could be costly and time consuming to go through a Notice of Requirement process. Also, it would be necessary to apply another response to the areas that do not provide port activities. |
| Apply baseline rules that protect special areas or values e.g. landscape areas or ecologically significant species. | Protection would be provided to these special areas and values to ensure that growth and development does not impact on them. |
Reserve Status responses
A large part of the Structure Plan is a Local Purpose Reserve, and the application of this reserve status impacts on the ability to use the land for some purposes. Consideration should be given to responses that change or remove the reserve status. These responses include:
| Response |
| Change the reserve status on part of the land (western) from Local Purpose reserve to Recreation reserve. |
| Uplift the Local Purpose reserve from some or all of the land and rely on zoning and rules alone to control land uses. |
| Regardless of the reserve classification, develop a Reserve Management Plan that sets out what activities are appropriate in each area and what controls will be applied to activities under the Reserves Act. |
Local Government / Long-Term Plan responses
The Local Government Act and the Council’s Long-Term Plan provide the framework for budgeting for development of Council land and assets. Undertaking investigations into the use of Council land, and funding for coming years are responses in this matter, including:
| Response |
| Undertake work on the demand for and provision of facilities to meet recreational / community needs within the recreational area of the Port. |
| Undertake investigations into options to provide potable water (surface or groundwater), including location and reliability of water supplies. |
| Design, cost and put together a case for funding of increased potable water supply through the Long Term Plan process and/or through funding as part of the commercial Port budgets. |
| Design, cost and put together a case for funding of increased wastewater retention and disposal through the Long Term Plan process and/or through funding as part of the commercial Port budgets. |
| Design, cost and put together a case for funding of increased stormwater management and disposal through the Long Term Plan process and/or through funding as part of the commercial Port budgets. |
| Design, cost and put together a case for funding of roading and access improvements through the Long Term Plan process and/or through funding as part of the commercial Port budgets. |
Port Development responses
As a commercial port operation, operating as business unit of the Council, the port provides a range of facilities at a cost to users. Enabling expansion of facilities, to in turn provide a wider range of options for users and enhance the commercial offering will in turn support the port as a business. As well as providing facilities, the port has responsibilities in relation to managing effects on the environment related to activities.
| Response |
| Design, cost and put together a case for funding of expansions (both physically and in terms of facilities) through the commercial Port budgets. |
| Design, cost and put together a case for development of a resilience ramp through the commercial Port budgets. |
| Design, cost and put together a case for funding of development of a haul out and anti-fouling facility through the Long Term Plan process and/or through funding as part of the commercial Port budgets. |
| Investigate options for providing for or partnering to provide a tourism operation base at the port. |
Support activity responses
The commercial operations of the port and the expansion or development of marine activities based at Port Tarakohe will be supported by a range of associated facilities, these responses include:
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Other responses
The issues analysis has identified a range of other activities and facilities that are desirable but will need to be appropriately located to avoid conflicts and to ensure that all parts of the Structure Plan area operate efficiently. Responses to this matter include:
| Consider if campervan parking is an appropriate support activity for port and recreational activity and, if so, identify the most appropriate location of this that maximises use of public space use. |
| Explore opportunities to develop recreational and cultural support activities (visitor experience, cultural experience, café/restaurant, etc) and identify the most appropriate location/s of these activities that maximises best use of public space use. |
| Together with DOC, explore opportunities to enhance and support conservation activities (DOC information centre, parking for Able Tasman monument, etc) and identify the most appropriate location/s of these activities that maximises best use of public space use. |
| Explore opportunities to undertake ecological enhancement and restoration activities (penguin protection, revegetation, etc) through engaging with appropriate groups and sourcing funding options. |
