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Selwyn Times Wednesday July 6 2022 6 NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Relocation not an option for nursery • From page 1 The nurseries are among about 10 neighbouring property owners who supported each other in their individual submissions against PC68. The group employed an urban planner to be an expert witness at the hearing. Group founder Greg Tod, owner of Parva Plants, said he and fellow members were gutted and angry Greg Tod following the commissioner’s recommendation, and could not understand the decision considering their very real concerns. “They didn’t listen to the people that it affects the most,” Tod said. Among Parva Plants’ concerns was that its Trents Rd frontage would become a busy intersection, as the spine road through the subdivision to Hamptons Rd would begin there. This would create disruption for customers, staff and delivery drivers trying to access the nursery. “Having that intersection is going to cause a real traffic hazard,” Tod said. David Somerfield of Trents Nursery said in his submission that the long-standing horticultural business employed locals, and annually generated revenue of about $2 million per hectare while contributing about $3 million to the local economy through wages and buying products and services. Among his main concerns was that their new residential neighbours would complain about the noise of fans and heaters and the potential for agricultural spray drift from the business. He and his wife Julie now held concerns for the business’s longer-term future. Relocation was not feasible due to the high cost of re-establishment. Adam Pollard of Morgan and Pollard Landscapes Ltd was also concerned about the potential for their future neighbours to complain about their activities, making it impossible in the long run for the business to stay there. The business, which employed 62 permanent staff and 10 seasonal staff, operated earthmoving and other equipment, potentially creating noise and dust. Additionally, it burned hedge and tree trimmings. Tod said he had a “glimmer of hope” that district councillors PLANS: The nurseries are opposed to the proposed PC68 development, pictured in pink. would see common sense and not adopt the commissioner’s recommendation. District councillors are to consider the recommendation at one of their upcoming meetings. Tod said previous expansion expectations for Prebbleton had been on the other side of Springs Rd, so he hoped district councillors would decline the plan change, and not follow the path they had taken for another controversial plan change application, that of PC69 for 1710 new homes at Lincoln. The PC69 application was approved by the district council and is now subject to appeal, with appeals closing August 4. Tod said he and fellow submitters may appeal the PC68 decision if it was approved. Meanwhile, the district council’s decision to approve PC72, made in April, has been appealed by a neighbour of the proposed development, G M and J Drinnan. The Drinnans have concerns about stormwater drainage and want some of their property to be included in the rezoned area. The PC72 rezoning application was from Trices Road Rezoning Group, made up of the existing landowners of 28.7ha on the southern boundary of Prebbleton. Montessori & Early Childhood Preschool • We offer a friendly, fun and supportive environment – only 5 minutes from Rolleston. • We believe that Tamariki thrive in a peaceful, structured and caring environment, full of fun and challenges. • We offer focused, balanced curriculums that prepare Tamariki for the next step in their learning journey. • We value diversity within our Tamariki and their whānau and this is reflected in our whānau focused philosophy. • We have 3 well resourced classrooms, caring for Tamariki from 6 weeks to 6 years of age. 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NEWS 7 Intersection may not cope with extra traffic from development Wednesday July 6 2022 Selwyn Times tree trouble? call us 384 9630 www.thetreepeople.nz • By Susan Sandys A HIGH risk State Highway 1 intersection at Rolleston may not cope with extra traffic from thousands of new homes planned outside the town’s boundary. That is the concern of Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency, which is among submitters opposing two rezoning plan change applications before the district council. Carter Group has lodged the two applications of Plan Change 81 for 28ha and Plan Change 82 for 110ha, which would together pave the way for 1670 new homes if approved. Both areas are on Dunns Crossing Rd, and flank a block of land that is part of the Plan Change 73 area, where Carter Group is planning 2100 new homes. PC73 was recently declined by the council but the company is appealing the decision to the Environment Court. If PC73 was ultimately allowed to proceed, and PC81 and PC82 were approved, GROWTH: Thousands of new homes are planned for Rolleston. this would amount to an estimated 3770 new homes in subdivisions along Dunns Crossing Rd on land currently outside of the Rolleston town boundary. Waka Kotahi team lead south environmental planning Richard Shaw said, in the roading authority’s submission to PC82, that the Dunns Crossing Rd/Walkers Rd/ State Highway One intersection had existing safety concerns. There had been one serious crash and 15 minor/ non injury crashes between 2015 and 2019. It was scheduled for an upgrade, with a roundabout being the preferred option. Shaw said while the PC82 developer had proposed to delay occupation of dwellings until the upgrade was complete, additional traffic from new subdivisions generally would put pressure on the upgraded intersection. “There is some concern over the capacity of the intersection to accommodate the additional vehicle movements resulting from the development of this HAVE YOUR SAY: Would 3770 new homes on Dunns Crossing Rd, Rolleston, make the nearby State Highway 1 intersection too dangerous? Email barry@starmedia.kiwi plan change site, in addition to the vehicle movements potentially generated across other proposed plan change sites in the wider area,” Shaw said. Consideration should be given to impacts of plan change applications outside of town boundaries, Shaw said. “Development in these areas has not been anticipated and accounted for in future infrastructure planning.” Waka Kotahi was among a total of altogether 24 submitters to PC81 and PC82. The next step is for the district council to schedule hearings, after which the independent hearing commissioner for each plan change will make a recommendation to the district council on whether it should adopt the plan change. t h e t r e e p e o p l e f o u r s e a s o n s t r e e C a r e NUMBER ONE SUPPLIER TO THE NZ JET BOATING COMMUNITY FOR OVER 50 YEARS • Part Boats & Hulls • Turn Key Packages • New Jet Units • Custom Fabrication • Expert Advice SERVICING 03 962 0505 Lunns Road, Middleton • Spare Parts Retailer • Jet Unit Refurbishment • Engine Tune-Ups • Insurance Repairs • Impellor Reconditioning Hear What Matters, Selwyn Don’t miss the important sounds in life. Connecting with friends and family brings joy and meaning to our days. At Brenna Sincock Hearing, you’ll receive the highest quality care for your hearing needs and you’ll see your local hearing experts at every appointment. • Hearing Aids • Hearing Tests • ACC Certified • Proudly Locally Owned • Call (03) 390 2332 Shop 40 Rolleston Square, 9 Masefield Dr Rolleston | Darfield | Leeston | Lincoln Local Selwyn Audiology Smile with confidence BEFORE Full or Partial Dentures Immediate Dentures Winz Approved Insurance Claims Urgent Denture Repair & Reline Payment Options Available aFtER 914 Colombo St | Ph: 03 365 2859 www.cosmeticdentureclinic.co.nz
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