RESOURCE CONSENT APPLICATION FOR A VOLUNTEER RURAL FIRE STATION AT LOT 1 DP RAWHITI ROAD, RAWHITI

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1 3 April 2019 The Property Group Limited Level 14, 55 Shortland Street Auckland 1010 PO Box 104, Shortland Street Auckland 1140, New Zealand Phone: Facsimile: Far North District Council Private Bag 752 Memorial Avenue Kaikohe 0440 By Attention: Louise Wilson Dear Louise RESOURCE CONSENT APPLICATION FOR A VOLUNTEER RURAL FIRE STATION AT LOT 1 DP RAWHITI ROAD, RAWHITI Please find enclosed an application for resource consent for a volunteer rural fire station at Lot 1 DP Rawhiti Road, Rawhiti. This application includes a Form 9, a detailed description of the activity along with an assessment of environmental effects. A deposit fee of $1,850 is enclosed. The Property Group Limited is the agent for this application and should be the contact for any correspondence or telephone discussions. Please feel free to contact myself should you have any questions with regard to the application. I would also appreciate the opportunity to review draft conditions prior to the issuing of the consent. Yours sincerely NATASHA RIVAI S e n i o r P l a n n e r Mobile NRivai@propertygroup.co.nz

2 FORM 9 Application for resource consent Section 88, Resource Management Act 1991 To: Far North District Council Applicant: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Agent: Natasha Rivai Senior Planner, The Property Group Limited Tel: Nrivai@propertygroup.co.nz Address for Service: Site Address: The Property Group Limited PO Box 104 Shortland Street Auckland 1010 Rawhiti Road, Rawhiti Legal Description: Lot 1 DP Owner of Site: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Consents For: Building, Earthworks and Vegetation Clearance as a Discretionary Activity. Enclosed: AEE dated April 2019 Appendices 1-8 Application Deposit Fee of $1,850 Signed: Natasha Rivai Senior Planner Date: 3 April 2019 ii

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7 RECORD OF TITLE UNDER LAND TRANSFER ACT 2017 FREEHOLD Search Copy NA31B/1245 North Auckland Identifier Land Registration District Date Issued 14 July 1975 Prior References NA27C/144 Estate Fee Simple Area 5058 square metres more or less Legal Description Lot 1 Deposited Plan Registered Owners Fire and Emergency New Zealand Interests NA27C/394 Appurtenant hereto is a right of way created by Transfer A Transaction Id Client Reference Search Copy Dated 2/04/19 12:48 pm, Page 1 of 1 Register Only

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9 APPLICATION FOR RESOURCE CONSENT Fire and Emergency New Zealand Rawhiti Fire Station Rawhiti Road, Rawhiti April 2019 iii

10 Document Control Title Client Job No Prepared by Signature Resource consent application to Far North District Council for a volunteer rural fire station, at Lot 1 DP Rawhiti Road, Rawhiti Fire and Emergency New Zealand Natasha Rivai (BPlan Int. NZPI), Senior Planner Reviewed by Signature Lahiru Wijewardhana (BPlan MNZPI), Planning Manager iv

11 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION SITE DESCRIPTION Legal Description Site and Locality Description PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION Fire Station Building and Site Layout Finish and Materials Site Landscape Amenities Fire Station Activity Vehicular Access and Car Parking Geotechnical and Site Servicing Earthworks Consultation FAR NORTH DISTRICT PLAN Zoning and Notations Zone Rules Overall Activity Status ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS Visual Amenity Yard Setback Stormwater Management Earthworks Vegetation Clearance Fire Station Activity Positive Effects Conclusion OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES STATUTORY ASSESSMENT National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health v

12 7.2 Section Matters for Consideration Resource Management Act 1991 Part 2 Assessment NOTIFICATION ASSESSMENT Public Notification- Section 95A Section 95B Notification Assessment Summary CONCLUSION APPENDICES Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Appendix 4 Appendix 5 Appendix 6 Appendix 7 Appendix 8 Record of Title Pre-Application Meeting Minutes Architectural Plans Landscape Plan Geotechnical Report Site Servicing Report Correspondence from Council Traffic Safety Engineer Record of Consultation with Iwi vi

13 1. I N T R O D U C T I O N The Applicant, Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ), hereby applies for resource consent from the Far North District Council (FNDC) to establish and operate a volunteer rural fire station and associated site works and vehicle access at Lot 1 DP Rawhiti Road, Rawhiti. The proposal overall requires resource consent as a Discretionary Activity for the reasons outlined in Section 4 of this Report. A pre-application meeting with FNDC was held on 8 February 2019, and minutes from the meeting are provided in Appendix 2. The Architectural plans of the proposed development are included in Appendix S I T E D E S C R I P T I O N 2.1 Legal Description The 5,058m² site is located on the southern side of Rawhiti Road and is legally described as Lot 1 DP (refer Figure 1 below). A copy of the Record of Title for this site is attached as Appendix 1. There are no encumbrances on the title that would preclude this development. The site is located within the jurisdiction of Far North District Council (FNDC). 2.2 Site and Locality Description The irregular shaped site adjoins Rawhiti Road on its northern boundary, and the coast (Whiorau Bay) on its southern and eastern boundary. The adjoining property on the western boundary is a large bush-clad site. Figure 1: Site Aerial 1

14 The site is vacant of any buildings, and is mostly covered in vegetation, with the exception of the eastern part of the site where there is a clearing for an informal boat ramp and coastal access. The site rises steeply from the southern boundary towards the north, to the highest point of 18m (around the middle of the site) above sea level. There is an approximately 6m rise from the formed road to the northern boundary of the site. There is currently no vehicle access to the site, with the exception of the informal boat ramp access. A new vehicle access off Rawhiti Road will be formed to provide access to the new fire station. From the site, there are no visible buildings. Aerial imagery shows a dwelling on the northern side of Rawhiti Road (opposite the subject site), and another dwelling off Kokinga Point Road, both of which are not visible from the site. Rawhiti Road is a formed rural road with no road markings, which generally dictates a lower speed environment. 3. P R O P O S A L D E S C R I P T I O N Currently, the volunteer fire brigade operates out of a shed/barn located on the fire controller s residence further along Rawhiti Road. There is a need to establish a formal purpose-built facility for FENZ to service the Rawhiti community. The current brigade has a 10-year risk profile average of 18.3 call outs per year. The following outlines specific details of the proposal being sought under this Application. 3.1 Fire Station Building and Site Layout The design and layout of the fire station building on the site is detailed in the Architectural Plans prepared by Design Composites Ltd and included in Appendix 3. Figure 2: Site Layout Plan 2

15 The proposed fire station building will be a rectangular, 226m² GFA, single level building and will be setback 5.8m from the Rawhiti Road boundary (northern boundary). The building will be setback a minimum 20m from the southern/coastal boundary. The building will have a maximum height of 5.4m. Within the building, there are two appliance (vehicle) bays with roller door accesses. The rear of the building accommodates, a training room, kitchen, office/operations room, bathrooms, and lockers/storage. Figure 3: Floor Layout Plan The internal layout and rooms are designed to meet the FENZ building standards, and their health and safety requirements. 3.2 Finish and Materials The building façade and roof will be constructed of corrugated iron material and be painted/finished in corporate colours of FENZ, which are blue, red, grey and white (refer Figures 4 and 5 below). Figure 4: West and East Elevation 3

16 Signage will be located on the western building façade and will read Rawhiti Fire Depot with the fire service emblem. There will also be a 1.8m x 1.5m wall mounted sign on the western building façade. The signage proposed is generic for most fire stations and will contain information regarding the establishment of the facility and general fire safety information. Figure 5: North and South Elevation The relevant Far North District Plan (FNDP) development controls have been taken into consideration when designing and locating the building on the site. The building itself complies with the key bulk and location requirements in the FNDP (with the exception of the front yard setback) as set out in Section 4.2 of this Report below. 3.3 Site Landscape Amenities Following the construction of the fire station and facilities, the site will be landscaped to a high standard with a combination of hard and soft landscaping as appropriate. A Landscaping Concept Plan has been developed by Stephen Neate and is attached at Appendix 4. Particular features of the landscaping of the site include: Feature totara trees at the site entrance, A lawn area off the eastern side of the building, A ceremonial Poe within the lawn area, A line of pohutukawas, weeping mapou, seven finger trees, and karaka along the top of the bank on the southern side of the site which blend into the established vegetation. 3.4 Fire Station Activity The proposed fire station is a volunteer station that services the wider Rawhiti area. Being a volunteer fire station, there are no permanent staff onsite. The station will be served by a pool of 12 volunteers from around the local area. 4

17 When a fire emergency is raised, a 3-phase siren is activated on the site and an automated text message and pager message is sent out to the volunteers, and those that confirm their availability will arrive at the site. Typically, 4 staff would respond to an emergency. This is sufficient for the majority of the call outs which require only one appliance to be dispatched. The doors to the appliance bay will open when the appliance is ready to exit onto Rawhiti Road. The outdoor security lights will be activated until the appliance leaves the site. Fire officers are able to control the security lights and sirens which will be switched off once the appliance has left the site. Appliance sirens will only be used if there are obstructions on the road (e.g. traffic). An appliance arriving back to the site would not have the sirens or lights running. There will be security sensor lights attached to the northern and western sides of the building (over the staff parking area) which will activate only at night time and when the site is occupied. There is currently only one appliance being a fire and pump truck. The fire appliance will be refuelled at a petrol station, not on the site. Most of the time the appliance will be filled with water offsite, but there will be some occasions when the appliance will be filled using the water storage tank on site. A unique feature of this station is there will be a truck and IRB (inflatable rescue boat) accommodated in the second appliance bay. This is because the station will act as a first responder for emergencies on the water and for the nearby islands. Aside from attending to emergencies, the fire station will be used for training meetings for the volunteers. These meetings will take place once a fortnight, typically between 7pm and 9.30pm. Other Activities The fire station building may, on occasion and on request, be used for community activities. 3.5 Vehicular Access and Car Parking A new vehicle crossing will be formed for access to and from the site from Rawhiti Road. The crossing will be 6.0m wide at the site boundary, and splay to the road reserve to a maximum width of 15.5m. The proposal provides 11 formed and marked car parking spaces on site for staff including an accessible parking space. Ample area is provided onsite for manoeuvring of the fire appliance and vehicles to ensure a forward exit onto Rawhiti Road. 3.6 Geotechnical and Site Servicing Engineering investigation has been undertaken by Wilton Joubert Ltd, and their findings and recommendations are attached in Appendix 5. Geotechnical Earthworks are required to create a level building platform, parking area, and access to the site. The high point of the site will be cut down, with the existing ground level being reduced by approximately 3.5m to new finished ground level of 15.2m. A maximum 4m high retained cut is located on the western side of the site, which will be around the vehicle crossing/access and car parking area. 5

18 Due to the moderately sensitive and slightly expansive ground conditions and building design (Importance Level 4 Structure), building foundations will require specific engineering design. Further geotechnical supervision is expected as part of a condition of consent. Stormwater Stormwater runoff from the proposed building will be channelled into the stormwater tank onsite. Stormwater from impervious surfaces around the building including the carparking area will be channelled to and filtered through the cesspits in the road reserve before following the natural swale into the sea. There is no wash down that will occur onsite and therefore no contamination risks. Water supply The site will have 2 x 25,000L tanks located on the northern side of the building. One tank is for roof reticulation (storage) and re-use onsite. The second tank will be used for water taken off site for firefighting purposes. FENZ Area Safety Manager (Craig Bain) has confirmed that the two tanks are sufficient for the requirements of the station for servicing and firefighting onsite. Wastewater A Clearstream secondary wastewater treatment system is proposed for the facility which discharges clear water. The eastern part of the site will accommodate a trench dispersal system, located between two retaining structures, which is adequate to accommodate the nature and usage of the fire station. Installation and management will be in accordance with TP58 standards. 3.7 Earthworks The proposal requires the cutting down of ground level from highest point of 18.89m (in the middle of the site) to a finished ground level of 15.2m above sea level. The area of vegetation clearance required is 1,700m² to accommodate the area of works, building and car parking and manoeuvring area, including new vehicle access to the site. Earthworks for the development have been calculated by Design Composite (Plan reference Sheet 02 Appendix 3). The development will require earthworks over an area of 1,700m², and a total volume of cut material of 2,510m³. The retaining walls on the western side of the site will be constructed in accordance with the geotechnical recommendations will have maximum height of 3.5m. The volume of works are expected for this scale of development, and standard erosion and sediment controls measures are accepted as conditions of consent to manage any potential off-site effects during earthworks. These measures will be put in place prior to any earthworks commencing and will be maintained to a good working order until all earthworks have been completed. 3.8 Consultation Iwi As part of the development, consultation with the local iwi have been undertaken and general support for the development has been advised over communications. The respective iwi groups blessed the site on 22 February 2018, and a subsequent meeting was held on 30 March 2019 which their written approval to the development was provided (refer to Appendix 8). 6

19 Department of Conservation Consultation was also undertaken with Department of Conservation (Lizzie Smith) on 28 March A copy of the Architectural Plans and Landscape Plan were sent to DOC. A response is yet to be received. 4. F A R N O R T H D I S T R I C T P L A N 4.1 Zoning and Notations The site is zoned General Coastal under the Far North District Plan and located within an Outstanding Landscape Environment. The site is not subject to any other District Plan notations. 4.2 Zone Rules Figure 6 and 7: District Plan Zoning Maps The following details the Rules applicable to the proposal. Chapter 10 Coastal Environment Table 1: Rules Summary Rule Standard Proposal Permitted Activities Visual Amenity Residential Intensity Scale of Activities (a) any new building(s) not for human habitation provided that the gross floor area of any new building permitted under this rule, does not exceed 50m² or for human habitation provided that the gross floor area does not exceed 25m²; and (b) the exterior is coloured within the BS5252 standard colour palette range with a reflectance value of 30% or less or are constructed of natural materials which fall within this range; Not Applicable The total number of people engaged at any one period of time in activities on a site, including employees and persons making use of any facilities, but excluding people who normally reside on the site or are members 7 Proposed building (not for human habitation) is 226m² GFA. Non-Compliance Building will not exceed 30% reflectance value. Complies Not Applicable The activity requires a maximum of 4 people at the site when an emergency is received, and this would only

20 Building Height Sunlight Stormwater Management Setback from Boundaries Transportation Keeping of Animals of the household shall not exceed 4 persons per site or 1 person per 1ha of net site area whichever is the greater. Provided that: (a) this number may be exceeded for a period totalling not more than 60 days in any 12 month period where the increased number of persons is a direct result of activities ancillary to the primary activity on the site; 8m No part of any building shall project beyond a 45 recession plane as measured inwards from any point 2m vertically above ground level on any site boundary The maximum proportion of the gross site area covered by buildings and other impermeable surfaces shall be 10%. (a) no building shall be erected within 10m of any site boundary, except that on any site with an area of less than 5,000m², this setback shall be 3m from any site boundary; Chapter 15 below. Not Applicable Noise All activities shall be so conducted as to ensure that noise from the site shall not exceed the following noise limits at or within the boundary of any other site in this zone, or at any site zoned Residential, Russell Township or Coastal Residential, or at or within the notional boundary of any dwelling in any other rural or coastal zone: 0700 to 2200 hours 55 dba L to 0700 hours 45 dba L10 and 70 dba Lmax Exemptions: The foregoing limits shall not apply to activities of a limited duration required by normal farming and plantation forestry activities provided that the activity shall comply with the requirements of s16 of the Act. Construction Noise: Construction noise shall meet the limits recommended in, and shall be measured and assessed in accordance with NZS 6803P:1984 The Measurement and Assessment of Noise from Construction, Maintenance and Demolition Work. be exceeded during training nights, which occur once every 2 weeks (26 times per year). Complies Complies Complies The development has a building and impervious surface of 809m² (16%). Non-Compliance Building is setback 5.8m from its closest boundary (northern). Non-Compliance Not Applicable Noise from the low scale activity is not expected to exceed District Plan standards. Complies 8

21 Helicopter Landing Area Not Applicable Restricted Discretionary Activities Visual Amenity Setback from Boundaries Discretionary Activities Visual Amenity The following are restricted discretionary activities in the General Coastal Zone: (a) any new building(s); or (b) alteration/addition to an existing building that do not meet the permitted activity standards in Rule where the new building or building alteration/addition is located partially or entirely outside a building envelope that has been approved under a resource consent. (c) it does not comply with one or more of the other standards for permitted, controlled or restricted discretionary activities in this zone as set out under Rules , and above. Restricted Activity Restricted Activity Discretionary Discretionary Non-Compliance with (Controlled Activity Stormwater Management). Discretionary Activity Chapter 12 Natural and Physical Resources Rule Standard Proposal Permitted Activities Protection of Outstanding Landscape Features Indigenous Vegetation Clearance in Outstanding Landscape Tree Planting in Outstanding Landscapes Not Applicable Notwithstanding any rule in the Plan to the contrary but subject to Rules , and in the Heritage section of this Plan, indigenous vegetation clearance is a permitted activity in an Outstanding Landscape, as shown on the Resource Maps, where the clearance is for any of the following purposes: (a) to provide for a building platform for a building (where a rule in the Plan provides for this as a permitted activity), and/or access and/or construction of a boundary fence so long as the area cleared for that purpose is no more than 1,000m 2 per site; Single species tree planting is permitted in an Outstanding Landscape, as shown on the Resource Maps: (a) if the species is indigenous; or (b) it is replanting an area of established plantation forest; or (c) the planting does not exceed 4ha in area on any one site in a rural environment zone, or 2ha in area on any one site in a coastal environment zone. 9 Not Applicable Proposal requires vegetation clearance of 1,700m². Non-Compliance Landscaping propose by Stephen Neate (Appendix 4) achieve criteria (a) and (c). Complies

22 Excavation and/or Filling within an Outstanding Landscape Buildings within Outstanding Landscapes Excavation and/or filling on any site within an Outstanding Landscape as shown on the Resource Maps, is permitted provided that: (a) it does not exceed 300m 3 in any 12 month period per site; and (b) it does not involve a cut and/or filled face exceeding 1.5m in height i.e. the maximum permitted cut and/or fill height may be 3m; and (c) any cut or fill areas that will be visible from a viewing point on a public road, public reserve, coastal marine area or the foreshore shall be stabilised using mulch, hydroseeding, or other rapid effective stabilisation technique. All other cut and fill areas will be revegetated as soon as practicable in the spring or autumn immediately following construction. The following are permitted activities in an Outstanding Landscape, as shown on the Resource Maps: (a) where the zoning of the building platform is General Coastal any new building(s) not for human habitation provided that the gross floor area of any new building or buildings permitted under this rule, does not exceed 25m 2 ; and; (b) where that building will be visible from a viewing point on a public road, public reserve, coastal marine area or the foreshore that is within 500m of that building, the exterior is coloured within the BS5252 standard colour palette range with a reflectance value of 30% or less or is constructed of natural materials which fall within this range; Restricted Discretionary Activities Buildings within Outstanding Landscapes Excavation and/or Filling within an Outstanding Landscape The following are restricted discretionary activities in an Outstanding Landscape, as shown on the Resource Maps: (a) any new building, including relocated buildings, exceeding a gross floor area of 25m 2 ; The following are restricted discretionary activities in an Outstanding Landscape, as shown on the Resource Maps: (a) any excavation and/or filling that exceeds 300m 3 in any 12 month period; and (b) any excavation and/or filling that involves a cut or filled face exceeding 1.5m in height i.e. exceeding a total cut and/or fill height of 3m; and (c) it does not meet the permitted activity standards in (c); Discretionary Activities Excavation on the site will require 2,510m³ and cut of 4m. Non-Compliance Proposed building (not for human habitation) is 226m² GFA. Non-Compliance Building is located within 500m of the foreshore and will not exceed 30% reflectance value. Complies Restricted Activity Restricted Activity Discretionary Discretionary 10

23 An activity is a discretionary activity if: (a) it does not comply with one or more of the rules stated in Sections and above; Non-compliance Discretionary Activity with Chapter 15 Transportation Rule Standard Proposal A Traffic A.1 Maximum Daily One Way Traffic Movements C Access C.1.5 Vehicle Crossing Standards in Rural and Coastal Zones General Coastal 30 (max) daily one-way traffic movements Permitted. (a) Private access off roads in the rural and coastal zones the vehicle crossing is to be constructed in accordance with Council s Engineering Standards and Guidelines (June 2004 Revised 2009). (b) Where the access is off a sealed road, the vehicle crossing plus splays shall be surfaced with permanent impermeable surfacing for at least the first 5m from the road carriageway or up to the road boundary, whichever is the lesser. (c) Where the vehicle crossing serves two or more properties the private accessway is to be 6m wide and is to extend for a minimum distance of 6m from the edge of the carriageway. Complies Proposed vehicle crossing complies. 4.3 Overall Activity Status Coastal Environment Resource Consent is required as a Restricted Discretionary for: - Building area, - Yard setback; and Discretionary Activity for: - Stormwater Management area exceeding 15%, by 6%. Outstanding Landscape Resource Consent is required as a Restricted Discretionary for: - Building area, - Excavation; and Discretionary Activity for: - Vegetation clearance exceeding 1,000m², by 700m². 11

24 Overall, as outlined above, the proposal is for a Discretionary Activity for non-compliances with the development standards of the General Coastal Zone and Outstanding Landscape Environment. 5. A S S E S S M E N T O F E N V I R O N M E N T A L E F F E C T S As a Discretionary Activity, the Council is not limited in the matters it can consider in their assessment of this application. Specific matters for discretion (where applicable) are reproduced for reference below. Positive effects of the proposal are also considered. 5.1 Visual Amenity In assessing the effects of the proposed building located within the Coastal and Outstanding Landscape Environments, the following matters are considered. Specifically, in the Coastal Environment applies when considering an application under this provision the Council will restrict the exercise of its discretion to matters relating to: And; (i) the location of the building; (ii) the size, bulk, and height of the building in relation to ridgelines and natural features; (iii) the colour and reflectivity of the building; (iv) the extent to which planting can mitigate visual effects; (v) any earthworks and/or vegetation clearance associated with the building; (vi) the location and design of associated vehicle access, manoeuvring and parking areas; (vii) the extent to which the building and any associated overhead utility lines will be visually obtrusive; (viii)the cumulative visual effects of all the buildings on the site; (ix) the degree to which the landscape will retain the qualities that give it its naturalness, visual and amenity values; (x) the extent to which private open space can be provided for future uses; (xi) the extent to which the siting, setback and design of building(s) avoid visual dominance on landscapes, adjacent sites and the surrounding environment; (xii) the extent to which non-compliance affects the privacy, outlook and enjoyment of private open spaces on adjacent sites The Council will restrict the exercise of its discretion to following for buildings within Outstanding Landscapes: (i) the location of the building; and (ii) the size, bulk and height of the building in relation to ridgelines, areas of indigenous vegetation and habitats of indigenous fauna, existing trees and other natural features; and (iii) the degree to which the landscape will retain the qualities that make it outstanding, including naturalness, and visual and amenity values; and 12

25 (iv) the design of the building; and (v) the location and design of associated vehicle access, manoeuvring and parking areas; and (vi) the extent to which planting can mitigate visual effects; and (vii) the means by which permanent screening of the building from public viewing points on a public road, public reserve, or the foreshore may be achieved, and (viii) the cumulative visual effects of all buildings on the site. In terms of the site layout, the proposed fire station building has been positioned closer towards the Road boundary to minimise adverse effects on the coastal area which is located to the south. The proposal provides for maximum separation (at least 20m) from the coastal boundary, however this does result in the building being located 5.8m from the northern boundary (where 10m would be permitted). As the finished building will be located at a higher ground level to the formed road (by some 6m), its visibility from northern aspects will be minimal, particularly with the proposed landscaping providing screening of the development. The building positioning also ensures that the area of earthworks and vegetation removal occurs as far away as practicable from the coastal area. The proposed fire station building will be finished in non-reflective materials and with the standard fire service colour palette. The proposed building may be visible from certain angles from the coast, however, it is considered that the overall scale of the building, in combination with the landscaping proposed will appropriately mitigate any adverse visual amenity effects. Overall, the bulk and appearance of the proposed building is considered to appropriate for the receiving environment whilst having to meet FENZ operational requirements. The proposed landscaping will assist in integrating the facility with the wider landscape. 5.2 Yard Setback As the site is just over the threshold of 5,000m², a 10m setback applies otherwise, sites less than 5,000m² apply a 3m yard setback which the proposal could readily comply with. The following matters for discretion have been provided: ( ) In assessing an application resulting from a breach of Rule Setback from Boundaries the matters to which the Council will restrict its discretion are: (a) the extent to which the building(s) reduces outlook and privacy of adjacent properties; (b) the extent to which the buildings restrict visibility for access and egress of vehicles; (c) the ability to mitigate any adverse effects on the surrounding environment, for example by way of planting; (d) the extent to which the buildings and their use will impact on the public use and enjoyment of adjoining esplanade reserves and strips and adjacent coastal marine areas; The proposed front yard infringement is considered to have less than minor adverse effects, because: The location of the building does not affect any outlook or privacy of adjacent properties, as there are no habitable buildings within 50m of the proposed facility. 13

26 The road reserve and northern and eastern parts of the site will be maintained in dense bush cover which will screen the building and maintain the natural bush clad view of the site from the Rawhiti Road frontage. Due to the difference in ground levels, the building will not restrict visibility of vehicle ingress/egress or vehicles along Rawhiti Road, and The establishment/use of the fire station does not restrict public use and enjoyment of the coastal marine area. Overall, effects of the yard setback are considered to be less than minor, and no persons are adversely affected. 5.3 Stormwater Management The proposal marginally exceeds the stormwater management threshold by 6% (Permitted), therefore requires assessment against the following matters for discretion under the FNDP: ( ) In assessing an application under this provision the Council will restrict the exercise of its discretion to: (a) the extent to which building site coverage and Impermeable Surfaces contribute to total catchment impermeability and the provisions of any catchment or drainage plan for that catchment; (b) the extent to which Low Impact Design principles have been used to reduce site impermeability; (c) any cumulative effects on total catchment impermeability; (d) the extent to which building site coverage and Impermeable Surfaces will alter the natural contour or drainage patterns of the site or disturb the ground and alter its ability to absorb water; (e) the physical qualities of the soil type; (f) the availability of land for the disposal of effluent and stormwater on the site without adverse effects on the water quantity and water quality of water bodies (including groundwater and aquifers) or on adjacent sites; (g) the extent to which paved, Impermeable Surfaces are necessary for the proposed activity; (h) the extent to which landscaping and vegetation may reduce adverse effects; (i) the means and effectiveness of mitigating stormwater runoff to that expected by permitted activity threshold. The extent of impervious surface on the site is limited to only what is required by FENZ for vehicle access, manoeuvring and building area. The balance of the site area is maintained in permeable surface and landscaping that is able to absorb and detain stormwater. The proposal provides onsite detention for stormwater collected off the roof of the building for reuse onsite. Stormwater from the impervious surfaces and car parking area (of 583m²) filters through the cesspits in the road reserve and along the natural channel into the coastal environment. The proposed development of the site has been contoured to ensure stormwater runoff from the site flows towards the north, into the road reserve. As advised at the pre-application meeting, as stormwater drainage is to the road reserve and on to the coast, stormwater attenuation is not required. Overall, the effects of stormwater runoff are considered to be less than minor, and not capable of affecting other parties. 14

27 5.4 Earthworks The proposal requires assessment with regards to the following matters for discretion under the FNDP: The Council will restrict the exercise of its discretion to: (i) the location, scale and alignment of excavation and/or filling in relation to any existing indigenous vegetation, site features, and underlying landform including ridgelines; and (ii) the nature of any avoidance, remedying or mitigation measures proposed, including consideration of alternatives, the profile of cut and fill batters, provisions for revegetation and the likely long-term stability of the works proposed; and (iii) the degree to which the landscape will retain the qualities that make it outstanding, including naturalness and visual value. The proposal involves approximately 2,510m³ of earthworks over an area of approximately 1,700m². The earthworks include preparation of the site for new building platforms, construction of vehicle access, formation of new carparking areas and landscaping. The subject site does not contain any significant landforms or known natural habitats that would be adversely affected by the proposed earthworks. As the site is covered in vegetation, the proposed bush clearance will be mitigated by significant enhancement planting of select species that blends in with the existing vegetation and coastal environment. The Applicant proposes to conduct earthworks in accordance with current best practice guidelines to ensure that any adverse effects of earthworks do not extend beyond the site boundaries. Erosion and sediment control measures will be put in place prior to any earthworks commencing. These will be retained and maintained in good working order until site works have been completed and the site secured to prevent erosion and the generation of discharge of any further sediment from the site. The proposed earthworks involve preparation of the site for new building platform, construction of access, formation of new carparking areas and landscaping. It would be expected that standard erosion and sediment control measures are imposed as condition of this consent to manage any potential effects. 5.5 Vegetation Clearance The entire site is currently covered in vegetation. The new vehicle crossing, manoeuvring areas and parking, and building area will require 1,700m² of vegetation clearance. The FNDP refers to the matters under RMA Sections 104, 105, Part II and FNDP Assessment Criteria under , which are considered in the following assessment. The vegetation clearance is unavoidable in this case, as it s required to establish the new fire station. The area of vegetation clearance is kept to a minimum, only to the area of the development, with the balance of the site maintained in its natural vegetated state. There are no significant /scheduled vegetation on this site. As assessed in Sections 5.1 and 5.4 above, the adverse effects are adequately mitigated by the significant enhancement planting proposed on site. A minimum 20m wide strip of bush maintained along the slopes of the coastal boundary provides a wide buffer and bush clad screen of the site when 15

28 viewed form the coastal environment. This is enhanced by the proposed landscaping on the landward side of the existing bush. Overall, it is considered that whilst there will be noticeable change on the site as a result of the vegetation clearance, the extent of landscape mitigation and enhancement on completion of construction, will ensure any potential adverse effects will be less than minor. 5.6 Fire Station Activity The operation of the proposed rural fire station overall, is a low intensity activity. The number of call outs per year (20/year) and fortnightly training nights, will have low traffic generation. General maintenance of the site/operations will be sporadic and irregular and expected to be less intensive than a typical rural-commercial operation. Noise levels from the activity are also considered to be low. The only noticeable noise will be from the three-phase fire siren which goes off during an emergency (maximum duration of 5 minutes) to warn the public of the emergency. Rural communities around New Zealand are generally accustomed to fire/emergency sirens. Given the number of call outs per year for this station/area and routine testing of the siren on occasion for training and maintenance, this is expected to be on average once a week. The layout and location of vehicle access has been designed to ensure safe access / egress onto Rawhiti Road. There are clear sightlines in both directions of the proposed access / egress location to ensuring traffic safety along Rawhiti Road. Advice has been received from Council s Road Safety Engineer, Tim Elliott, confirming that he has no safety concerns of the proposed access to the site see enclosed dated 26 October 2018 Appendix 7. Overall, it is considered that effects of the activity, specifically in relation to intensity, noise, and traffic will have less than minor adverse effects and no persons will be adversely affected. 5.7 Positive Effects The proposal is considered to provide significant positive effects. Fire stations are valued as they provide a sense of safety in emergency situations or as a first responder to health-related emergencies. Fire stations are a central community feature, and more importantly, fire fighters contribute significantly to community cohesion. The new Rawhiti Fire Depot is a purpose-built facility, that has been relocated and designed to improve its service to the Rawhiti area and its community. 5.8 Conclusion Overall, it is considered that the proposed fire station results in positive effects and benefit to the local community. As assessed, the non-compliances with building area, setbacks, impervious surface, earthworks and vegetation clearance, with mitigation proposed, are considered to have overall less than minor adverse effects. 16

29 As assessed above the proposed volunteer fire station building and activity will have less than minor adverse effects on the environment and no persons will be adversely affected. 6. O B J E C T I V E S A N D P O L I C I E S The following identified objectives of the Far North District Plan reproduced below for ease of reference, are relevant to an assessment of the proposed activities for FENZ, on the site. Coastal Environment To manage coastal areas in a manner that avoids adverse effects from subdivision, use and development. Where it is not practicable to avoid adverse effects from subdivision use or development, but it is appropriate for the development to proceed, adverse effects of subdivision use or development should be remedied or mitigated To preserve and, where appropriate in relation to other objectives, to restore, rehabilitate protect, or enhance: (a) the natural character of the coastline and coastal environment; (b) areas of significant indigenous vegetation and significant habitats of indigenous fauna; (c) outstanding landscapes and natural features; (d) the open space and amenity values of the coastal environment; (e) water quality and soil conservation (insofar as it is within the jurisdiction of the Council) To engage effectively with Maori to ensure that their relationship with their culture and traditions and taonga is identified, recognised, and provided for To maintain and enhance public access to and along the coast whilst ensuring that such access does not adversely affect the natural and physical resources of the coastal environment, including Maori cultural values, and public health and safety To secure future public access to and along the coast, lakes and rivers (including access for Maori) through the development process and specifically in accordance with the Esplanade Priority Areas mapped in the District Plan To minimise adverse effects from activities in the coastal environment that cross the coastal marine area boundary To avoid, remedy or mitigate adverse effects on the environment through the provision of adequate land-based services for mooring areas, boat ramps and other marine facilities To ensure provision of sufficient water storage to meet the needs of coastal communities all year round To facilitate the sustainable management of natural and physical resources in an integrated way to achieve superior outcomes to more traditional forms of subdivision, use and development through management plans and integrated development. Outstanding Landscape To protect outstanding landscapes and natural features from inappropriate, subdivision use and development. 17

30 To protect the scientific and amenity values of outstanding natural features To recognise and provide for the distinctiveness, natural diversity and complexity of landscapes as far as practicable including the complexity found locally within landscapes and the diversity of landscapes across the District To avoid adverse effects and to encourage positive effects resulting from land use, subdivision or development in outstanding landscapes and natural features and Maori cultural values associated with landscapes. The FENZ development occupies a relatively small portion of the site area to avoid the extent of landform modification in proximity to the coastline, and vegetation clearance of the bush clad site. The separation from the southern boundary ensures the natural character of the coastline and coastal environment are protected. Additionally, the opportunity for a future public access along the coastline is maintained. Effects from the development on the site have been assessed above, and considered to be adequately mitigated by using non-reflective and recessive building materials and finishes, and significant landscaping of the site. Upon completion of the building, the site will be comprehensively landscaped which will further integrate the man-made structures into the natural landscape, to overall have less than minor adverse effects. Additionally, FENZ has determined that the development provides for sufficient water storage onsite for their use and for fire fighting requirements. Of note is that the extent of physical works proposed is not too dissimilar to establishing a residential activity on the site, although in this case the proposal is for an important community facility. The vegetation clearance and earthworks will be undertaken in accordance with current best practice erosion and sediment control measures to mitigate any potential offsite effects. The proposal is not considered to be an inappropriate development for the site, and effects from the vegetation clearance and earthworks are mitigated by the significant enhancement planting that will maintain the amenity values of the outstanding landscape. The proposed fire station is considered to be an overall positive development to the area that not only supports the local community but is a necessity. The initial stages of the development (leading up this application) has involved numerous discussions with the local iwi groups which have been well received. And it is expected that there will be further involvement of the local community as the development progresses. As a whole, the development with mitigation proposed is able to maintain coastal amenity values, adverse effects are managed and mitigated, and overall, does not compromise the natural values of the Coastal and Outstanding Landscape Environments. The proposal is considered to be consistent with the objectives and policies of the Far North District Plan. 18

31 7. S T A T U T O R Y A S S E S S M E N T 7.1 National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health. The National Environmental Standard (NES) for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health set standards for certain activities: Removing or replacing all, or part of, a fuel storage system Sampling the soil Disturbing the soil Subdividing the land Changing the land use The coastal site requires excavation to accommodate the development. The site has no history of being used for or accommodating HAIL activities. Accordingly, the piece of land is not subject to Clause 7(c), more likely than not that an activity or industry described in the HAIL is being or has been undertaken on it, and consent is not triggered under the NES. 7.2 Section 88 An application for land use consent is being made under Section 88 of the Resource Management Act The application is for a Discretionary Activity. A description of the activity can be found in Section 3 of this report, a statement specifying consents required in Section 4, and an assessment of any environmental effects in Section Matters for Consideration Section 104(1) of the Resource Management Act 1991 ( RMA ) specifies certain matters that consent authorities must consider when processing an application for land use consent. It reads as follows: Section 104 In considering an application for land use consent, the consent authority must have regard to Part II (Purposes and Principles) of the RMA, and to the matters to be considered as set out in section 104(1). Section 104(1) states that, subject to the provisions of Part II, a consent authority must have regard to: (a) any actual and potential effects on the environment of allowing the activity; and (b) any relevant provisions of (i). a national environmental standard: (ii). other regulations: (iii). a national policy statement: (iv). a New Zealand coastal policy statement: (v). a regional policy statement or proposed regional policy statement: (vi). a plan or proposed plan; and (c) any other matter the consent authority considers relevant and reasonably necessary to determine the application. 19

32 In respect of Section 104(1)(a), an assessment of any actual or potential effects is included in Section 5 of this Report. In respect of Section 104(1)(b), the documents that provide the relevant statutory context is the Far North District Plan. Section 104(1)(c) of the Act requires that the consent authority must have regard to any other matter the consent authority considers relevant and reasonably necessary to determine the application. Section 6 above assesses the proposal against the relevant objectives and policies of the Far North District Plan. There are no other matters which the Council should have regard to, that are not addressed in this application. 7.4 Resource Management Act 1991 Part 2 Assessment The purpose of the Resource Management Act (RMA) is to promote the sustainable management of natural and physical resources. As stated in section 5 of the Act, this means: 5(2) In this Act, sustainable management means managing the use, development and protection of natural and physical resources in a way, or at a rate, which enables people and communities to provide for their social, economic, and cultural wellbeing and for their health and safety while (a) Sustaining the potential of natural and physical resources (excluding minerals) to meet the reasonably foreseeable needs of future generations; and (b) Safeguarding the life-supporting capacity of air, water, soil, and ecosystems; and (c) Avoiding, remedying, or mitigating any adverse effects of activities on the environment. The primary objective of a fire station is to protect the community s physical, social, economic and cultural resources during emergencies. The new purpose-built facility better accommodates the needs of the fire service as well as provide support and a facility for the local community. It is therefore considered that the development and use of the site as a fire station would promote the sustainable management of the District s physical, social, economic and cultural resources to meet the foreseeable needs of future generations. The assessment of effects demonstrates that the effects of the proposed development is within the parameters anticipated by the FNDP. Sections 6, 7 and 8 of the RMA outline the matters of national importance, other matters and the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, which are integral to achieving the purpose of the Act and must be accorded specified levels of consideration by those exercising powers under the Act. The parts of these sections that are particularly relevant to this application include: Section 6 ( matters of national importance ). Section 6(b) is relevant: the protection of outstanding natural features and landscapes from inappropriate subdivision, use, and development. The proposal is not located on a site or feature of national importance. Section 7 of the Act identifies a number of other matters to be given particular regard to by the Council in the assessments of resource consents, including efficient use of natural and physical resources, and the maintenance and enhancement of amenity values and the intrinsic value of ecosystems. 20

33 This site is located within an Outstanding Landscape Environment and appropriate assessment has been made under Section 5 above. Any potential adverse effects of the building, earthworks and vegetation clearance within this environment will be adequately mitigated to maintain the amenity values of the site and surrounding area. Additionally, whilst the fire station building has been designed to meet the functional requirements of the FENZ, the design also gives consideration to the characteristics of the surrounding area and minimises adverse effects on nearby properties. With regard to Section 8 ( Treaty of Waitangi ) there are no aspects of the proposal which are inconsistent with the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. Consultation has been undertaken with the iwi groups having interest over the site. Therefore, it is considered that the proposal is consistent to the purposes and principles of the RMA as defined by Part N O T I F I C A T I O N A S S E S S M E N T 8.1 Public Notification- Section 95A The matters to be considered by the consent authority when deciding whether or not to publicly notify an application are set out in Section 95A of the RMA. In October 2017 Section 95A was amended to have a 4-step process to determine whether to publicly notify an application. Step 1 - Mandatory Public Notification in certain circumstances (sections 95A(2) and (3): Mandatory public notification is not required as the applicant has not requested public notification [s95a(3)(a)], there are no outstanding section 92 matters [s95a(3)(b)], and the application has not been made jointly with an application to exchange recreation reserve land under section 15AA of the Reserves Act [s95a(3)(c)]. Step 2 - Preclusion to Public Notification: Public notification is not precluded because the activity is not subject to any rule in the District Plan that precludes public notification [s95a(5)(a)] and the activity is not for a controlled activity [s95a(5)(b)(i)], a residential activity or subdivision of land [s95a(5)(b)(ii)], a boundary activity [s95a(5)(b)(iii)], or a prescribed activity [s95a(5)(b)(iv)]. Step 3 - Public Notification Rule/Adverse Effects: Public notification is not required as the application does not include an activity that is subject to any rule in the District Plan or NES that requires public notification and in accordance with section 95D adverse effects on the environment will not be more than minor [s95a(8)(a) and (b)]. 21

34 Step 4 - Special Circumstances: There are no special circumstances that warrant public notification under section 95A(9) because none of the circumstances of the application are exceptional or unusual. 8.2 Section 95B Notification Assessment Section 95B relates to limited notification of consent applications and (in summary) directs that, where notification of an application for resource consent is not required under Section 95A, the consent authority must give limited notification of the application to any affected person. Section 95B is also a 4-step process to determine whether to limited notify an application. Step 1 - Customary Rights and Marine Title Groups, and Statutory Acknowledgements: There are no protected customary rights groups or customary marine title groups that will be affected by the proposal, and the proposal is not on, adjacent to, or likely to affect land subject to a statutory acknowledgement [s95b(2)(a) and (b) and s95b(3)]. Step 2 - Preclusions to Limited Notification: There is no preclusion to limited notification as there is no rule in the District Plan that precludes limited notification of the application [s95b(6)(a)] and the application is for neither a district land use consent with Controlled activity status or an activity prescribed by regulations made under section 360H(1)(a)(ii), which precludes limited notification [s95b(6)(b)]. Step 3 - Limited Notification - Affected Persons: Limited notification is not required as the effects on any person will be less than minor [s95b(8)]. Refer to the assessment of effects and conclusions above. Step 4 - Special Circumstances: There are no special circumstances that exist relating to the application that warrant limited notification to any persons who have not been excluded as affected persons by the assessment above [s95b(10)]. There are no special circumstances that warrant limited notification under section 95B(10) because none of the circumstances of the application are exceptional or unusual. 8.3 Summary Section 95 of the Act sets out the requirements for the Council to consider when determining whether an application for resource consent should be notified. Public and limited notification is not precluded by any of the applicable provisions of the FNDP. As demonstrated in the above assessment provided in Sections 5 and 6 above, the proposed fire station development has been assessed to have overall less than minor adverse effects. The effects of the building, stormwater management, earthworks and vegetation clearance on the site is mitigated by its finish, material, bulk, and extensive landscaping to integrate the development into its 22

35 Coastal and Outstanding Landscape Environments. No persons are considered to be adversely affected by the development. Therefore, in accordance with the steps outlined above, (public or limited) notification of the proposal is not required. It is therefore considered that Far North District Council can approve this application on a nonnotified basis in terms of Sections 95 of the RMA C O N C L U S I O N This application is being made under Section 88 of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) for a volunteer rural fire station at Lot 1 DP Rawhiti Road, Rawhiti. Section 3 detailed the description of the land use application. Section 4 outlined the key planning considerations for this assessment. Section 5 detailed an assessment of the effects based on any relevant matters included in Far North District Plan. On this basis granting the application on a non-notified basis in accordance with Sections 104 and 104B is considered appropriate in this instance. 23

36 m D E S I G N C O M P O S I T E S L T D 103B MILLINGTON ROAD, RD9, MAUNU, W HANGAREI Mob desgn.composites@gmail.com CLIENT PROJECT DRAWING FIRE AND EMERGENCY NEW ZEALAND RAWHITI RURAL FIRE DEPOT 460 RAWHITI ROAD, RAWHITI, WHIORAU BAY EXISTING SITE 1:500 DRAWING TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH SPECIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF WORKS. ORIGINAL A3, WRITTEN DIMENSIONS TAKE PRECEDENCE. R2 DRAWING ISSUED FOR RESOURCE CONSENT 21 MAR 19 R1 DRAWING ISSUED FOR CLIENT REVIEW 25 JAN 19 SHEET No. 01 DATE DEC 2018 REVISION R2 REV REVISION NOTES DATE

37 Site Entrance ' Clearstream TX Treatment Tank in ground 94 08' '40" m Boundary or Esplanade Setback Site Summary Information: Far North District Council - Coastal Environment Proposed Building Purpose - Emergency Services Proposed Building Floor Area 225.6m² Proposed External Impermeable Area 583m² Proposed Impermeable Surface Area 808.6m² Proposed Earthworks cut level at 15m, estimated earthworks cut volume 2510m³ ' BOUNDARY 0 00' New Planting Depot floor slab FFL m 225.6m² Floor Area 6180 Retaining wall Retaining wall New Top of 15m New Planting 1 1 Parcel ID: 4,905, Legal Description: Lot 1 DP Address: 460 Rawhiti Road Earthquake Zone: Zone 1 Corrosion Zone: Zone D Climate Zone: 1 Wind Region: A Rainfall Intensity (range): Wind Zone (Experimental): High m D E S I G N C O M P O S I T E S L T D 103B MILLINGTON ROAD, RD9, MAUNU, W HANGAREI Mob desgn.composites@gmail.com CLIENT PROJECT DRAWING FIRE AND EMERGENCY NEW ZEALAND RAWHITI RURAL FIRE DEPOT 460 RAWHITI ROAD, RAWHITI, WHIORAU BAY RAWHITI FIRE DEPOT SITE 1:500 DRAWING TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH SPECIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF WORKS. ORIGINAL A3, WRITTEN DIMENSIONS TAKE PRECEDENCE. R2 DRAWING ISSUED FOR RESOURCE CONSENT 21 MAR 19 R1 DRAWING ISSUED FOR CLIENT REVIEW 25 JAN 19 SHEET No. 02 DATE DEC 2018 REVISION R2 REV REVISION NOTES DATE

38 Engineered Culvert Proposed new Engineered Road Crossing to FRDC Standards Retaining wall EXISTING ROAD SIDE DRAINAGE DITCH ' DN150 SW 6000 BOUNDARY BOUNDARY 0 00' mm Grated Channel Proposed forecourt and parking formed in exposed aggregate concrete m to Boundary 5860 to Boundary DN150 SW DN150 SW 25000Ltr Fire Fighting Tank 25000Ltr Potable Water Storage Tank Proposed paths formed in exposed aggregate concrete Depot floor slab FFL m 225.6m² Floor Area Clearstream TX Treatment Tank in ground DN100 WW Proposed slab formed in exposed aggregate concrete 0.5m High Retaining wall 8411 BOUNDARY 0.9m High Retaining wall Area reserved for Treated Waste Discharge Trench Existing Bush m Boundary or Esplanade setback 8 D E S I G N C O M P O S I T E S L T D 103B MILLINGTON ROAD, RD9, MAUNU, W HANGAREI Mob desgn.composites@gmail.com CLIENT PROJECT DRAWING FIRE AND EMERGENCY NEW ZEALAND RAWHITI RURAL FIRE DEPOT 460 RAWHITI ROAD, RAWHITI, WHIORAU BAY RAWHITI FIRE DEPOT SITE 1:200 DRAWING TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH SPECIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF WORKS. ORIGINAL A3, WRITTEN DIMENSIONS TAKE PRECEDENCE. R2 DRAWING ISSUED FOR RESOURCE CONSENT 21 MAR 19 R1 DRAWING ISSUED FOR CLIENT REVIEW 25 JAN 19 SHEET No. 03 DATE DEC 2018 REVISION R2 REV REVISION NOTES DATE

39 W7.0 W6.0 W D x0.8x2.0H Dexion shelving APPLIANCE BAY 2 DRY WM DRY TOILET DECON ACC TOILET STORE FRG LRD TRAINING ROOM W D1.0 APPLIANCE BAY W1.0 ENTRACE LOCKERS OPS ROOM W2.0 W3.0 D D2.0 D FLOOR PLAN 1: m sq A 07 B 07 D E S I G N C O M P O S I T E S L T D 103B MILLINGTON ROAD, RD9, MAUNU, W HANGAREI Mob desgn.composites@gmail.com CLIENT PROJECT DRAWING FIRE AND EMERGENCY NEW ZEALAND RAWHITI RURAL FIRE DEPOT 460 RAWHITI ROAD, RAWHITI, WHIORAU BAY PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN DRAWING TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH SPECIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF WORKS. ORIGINAL A3, WRITTEN DIMENSIONS TAKE PRECEDENCE. R2 DRAWING ISSUED FOR RESOURCE CONSENT 21 MAR 19 R1 DRAWING ISSUED FOR CLIENT REVIEW 25 JAN 19 SHEET No. 04 DATE DEC 2018 REVISION R2 REV REVISION NOTES DATE

40 m Height Limitation RAWHITI FIRE DEPOT m x 2.7m Power driven sectional door, Signal Red coated panels 4m x 4m Power driven sectional door, UV stabalised glazed panels and Signal Red coated panels - - WEST ELEVATION 1: Ø Vehicle extract system flue New Denim Blue powder coat finish 750 Comm's mast 0.55BMT Corrugate ColorSteel Max Roofing Ridging & flashing Colour to be Denim Blue. APL aluminium joinery with powdercoat finish. Toughened double glazing and UV stabilised. Flashing to match colour of joinery. 0.55BMT Vertical Corrugate ColorSteel Max Cladding Colour to be Titania. - - EAST ELEVATION 1:100 D E S I G N C O M P O S I T E S L T D 103B MILLINGTON ROAD, RD9, MAUNU, W HANGAREI Mob desgn.composites@gmail.com CLIENT PROJECT DRAWING FIRE AND EMERGENCY NEW ZEALAND RAWHITI RURAL FIRE DEPOT 460 RAWHITI ROAD, RAWHITI, WHIORAU BAY PROPOSED ELEVATIONS EAST AND WEST DRAWING TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH SPECIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF WORKS. ORIGINAL A3, WRITTEN DIMENSIONS TAKE PRECEDENCE. R2 DRAWING ISSUED FOR RESOURCE CONSENT 21 MAR 19 R1 DRAWING ISSUED FOR CLIENT REVIEW 25 JAN 19 SHEET No. 05 DATE DEC 2018 REVISION R2 REV REVISION NOTES DATE

41 8m Height Limitation Comm's mast 0.55BMT Vertical Corrugate ColorSteel Max Cladding Colour to be Titania. 0.55BMT Vertical Corrugate ColorSteel Max Cladding Colour to be Titania NORTH ELEVATION 1: BMT Corrugate ColorSteel Max Roofing Ridging & flashing Colour to be Denim Blue. 160Ø Vehicle extract system flue New Denim Blue powder coat finish 0.55BMT Corrugate ColorSteel Max Roofing Ridging & flashing Colour to be Denim Blue. APL aluminium joinery with powdercoat finish. Toughened double glazing and UV stabilised. Flashing to match colour of joinery. RAWHITII FIRE DEPOT 0.55BMT Vertical Corrugate ColorSteel Max Cladding Colour to be Titania SOUTH ELEVATION 1:100 D E S I G N C O M P O S I T E S L T D 103B MILLINGTON ROAD, RD9, MAUNU, W HANGAREI Mob desgn.composites@gmail.com CLIENT PROJECT DRAWING FIRE AND EMERGENCY NEW ZEALAND RAWHITI RURAL FIRE DEPOT 460 RAWHITI ROAD, RAWHITI, WHIORAU BAY PROPOSED ELEVATIONS NORTH AND SOUTH DRAWING TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH SPECIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF WORKS. ORIGINAL A3, WRITTEN DIMENSIONS TAKE PRECEDENCE. R2 DRAWING ISSUED FOR RESOURCE CONSENT 21 MAR 19 R1 DRAWING ISSUED FOR CLIENT REVIEW 25 JAN 19 SHEET No. 06 DATE DEC 2018 REVISION R2 REV REVISION NOTES DATE

42 BMT Corrugate ColorSteel Max Roofing Ridging & flashing Colour to be Denim Blue BMT Corrugate ColorSteel Max Roofing Ridging & flashing Colour to be Denim Blue Marley NZ Magnum gutters with 100Ø PVC downpipes, painted colour to be Resene Hammer Head. 0.55BMT Vertical Corrugate ColorSteel Max Cladding Colour to be Titania A 04 SECTION 1:50 D E S I G N C O M P O S I T E S L T D 103B MILLINGTON ROAD, RD9, MAUNU, W HANGAREI Mob desgn.composites@gmail.com CLIENT PROJECT DRAWING FIRE AND EMERGENCY NEW ZEALAND RAWHITI RURAL FIRE DEPOT 460 RAWHITI ROAD, RAWHITI, WHIORAU BAY PROPOSED SECTION A DRAWING TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH SPECIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF WORKS. ORIGINAL A3, WRITTEN DIMENSIONS TAKE PRECEDENCE. R2 DRAWING ISSUED FOR RESOURCE CONSENT 21 MAR 19 R1 DRAWING ISSUED FOR CLIENT REVIEW 25 JAN 19 SHEET No. 07 DATE DEC 2018 REVISION R2 REV REVISION NOTES DATE

43 8m Height Limitation BMT Corrugate ColorSteel Max Roofing Ridging & flashing Colour to be Denim Blue BMT Vertical Corrugate ColorSteel Max Cladding Colour to be Titania FFL 15.2m B 04 SECTION 1:50 D E S I G N C O M P O S I T E S L T D 103B MILLINGTON ROAD, RD9, MAUNU, W HANGAREI Mob desgn.composites@gmail.com CLIENT PROJECT DRAWING FIRE AND EMERGENCY NEW ZEALAND RAWHITI RURAL FIRE DEPOT 460 RAWHITI ROAD, RAWHITI, WHIORAU BAY PROPOSED SECTION B DRAWING TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH SPECIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF WORKS. ORIGINAL A3, WRITTEN DIMENSIONS TAKE PRECEDENCE. R2 DRAWING ISSUED FOR RESOURCE CONSENT 21 MAR 19 R1 DRAWING ISSUED FOR CLIENT REVIEW 25 JAN 19 SHEET No. 08 DATE DEC 2018 REVISION R2 REV REVISION NOTES DATE

44 Trees all PB95 grade A. Podocarpus totara X5 B. Metosideros excelsa X4 C. Myrsine divaricata X6 D. Schefflera digitata X6 E. Dysoxylon spectible X1 F. Corynocarpus laevigatus X6 G. Knightia excelsa X6 H. Sophora microphylla X5 I. Rhopalostylis sapida X3 Hedging J. Pseudopanax lessonii PB8 at 750mm centres X 45 K. Muehlenbeckia complexa PB5 at 750mm centres X40 Underplanting Zones ~ Key 1. Grasses and Ferns - density 750mm centres 2. Shrubs and Grasses density 1000mm centres 3. Fern embankment density 750mm centres 4. Irrigation bed density 1000mm centres Plant Name and Grade Qty. per Zone ~ Total Gahnia setifolia PB Carex solandrii PB Astelia banksia PB Blechnum nouvelle- zealande PB Phormium cookianum PB Coprosma repens PB Pomaderris kumeraho PB Hebe stricta PB Macropiper excelsior PB Melycitus ramiflorus PB Brachyglottis repanda PB Corokia buddleioides PB Pittosporum umbellatum PB Solanum laciniatum PB Griselinia lucidum PB Adiantum hispidulum PB Asplenium oblongifolium PB Doodia media PB Astelia grandis PB Landscape Notes Protect all healthy trees and ground cover plants throughout the construction process. Clear away all debris and unwanted plants Lay a coconut fibre geo-textile matting over all areas to be planted. A high planting density will give rapid, plant to plant cover Plants to be eco-sourced from Northland nurseries. A full planting and maintenance specification to be provided for building consent, tender and implementation. LANDSCAPE PLANTING PLAN RAWHITI RURAL FIRE DEPOT FIRE AND EMERGENCY NEW ZEALAND Stephen Neate LANDSCAPE DESIGN CONSULTANT ~ sneate@actrix.co.nz 25/3/2019

45 PROJECT Rawhiti Fire Station: On-Site Wastewater and Stormwater Management Report 460 Rawhiti Road Rawhiti DATE 27 February 2019 JOB REFERENCE Job No

46 Contents 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION / PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY SUMMARY BASIS OF DESIGN SITE ASSESSMENT GEOLOGY GROUND INVESTIGATION SOIL CLASSIFICATION / TOPOGRAPHY SURFACE / GROUNDWATER WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DESIGN LOADING RATE WASTEWATER TREATMENT LAND DISPOSAL METHOD WASTEWATER SUMMARY STORMWATER MANAGEMENT LIMITATIONS CONCERNING THIS REPORT Job No

47 Wilton Joubert Ltd. FAO Malcom Tipton Tel: Job No February 2019 On-Site Wastewater and Stormwater Management Report at: Lot 1 DP 70986, 460 Rawhiti Road, Rawhiti 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Wilton Joubert Ltd. were engaged to carry out the design of an on-site wastewater management system and undertake a stormwater assessment for the above proposed development. Wastewater: The proposed wastewater system meets both the design guidelines and recommended separation distances specified in the Northland Regional Council (NRC) Regional Water and Soil Plan (RWSP). There are no unusual features on the site to cause concern, and any adverse effects that may occur are anticipated to be insignificant. Therefore, a detailed Assessment of Environmental Effects is not considered necessary. On-going regular maintenance and management of the proposed treatment system in accordance with the Supplier s specifications will be required to ensure that no minor adverse effects arise. Table 1: Wastewater Management Design Summary Proposed system Design Occupancy Water Source Design flow rate Site Soil Category Loading Rate TXR Clean Stream system or similar that complies with AS/NZ1546: day staff On-site rainwater storage tank (30 l/p/d) and standard water reduction fixtures 450L/day 6 Sandy Clay (TP58) 3mm/day Required Disposal Area 150m 2 Required Reserve Area (50% Reserve Area) 75m 2 Stormwater: In terms of stormwater management, we recommend the following for stormwater management on-site; Job No Page 1

48 All new paved surfaces have suitably designed drainage sumps which are in accordance with E1 of the New Zealand Building Code. All runoff from any catchments above be controlled and piped to the roadside drain just north of the proposed development. 2. INTRODUCTION / PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT This report was prepared by Wilton Joubert Ltd. (WJL) for the Client; Fire Service New Zealand (FSNZ). The Client is proposing to construct a Rural Fire Station (Rawhiti) at Lot 1 DP 70986, Rawhiti Road, Rawhiti. The proposed building is to have intermittent usage with the potential for up to 15 people (Day Staff) using the building in a single day. The purpose of this assessment is to provide both design and stormwater management advice, and outline design of an on-site wastewater management system for the proposed new Rural Fire Station. 3. PROPERTY SUMMARY Table 2: Property Details Legal Description Lot 1 DP Area 5058m 2 District Council Council Environment Property Slope Aspect Existing Site Cover Geology Council Services Potable water supply Far North District Council (FNDC) General Coastal Varying- approximately at the proposed wastewater disposal area East Bush Waipapa Group Water supply reticulation - no Stormwater reticulation no To be provided by on-site rainwater tanks Job No Page 2

49 Proposed Building Site Figure 1: Site (Source: Far North District Council GIS Maps) Job No Page 3

50 4. BASIS OF DESIGN The design is based on the following information supplied by our Client at time of report writing: Table 3: Client Supplied Information Client Supplied Information: Preliminary plans In addition, the recommendations provided in this report are in accordance with the following documents: The Far North District council (FNDC) District Plan, The FNDC Engineering Standards & Guidelines, TP58 for Design. The Northland Regional Council (NRC) Regional Water and Soil Plan (RWSP) Section 15; Rules for sewage discharges (see below). Please note that TP58 is the design document to be utilised for the proposed wastewater system, however the RWSP is the governing document in terms of environmental setbacks e.g. surface water, groundwater and bores. The Northland Regional Council Regional Water and Soil Plan outlines the rules and performance requirements for sewerage discharge to land. The permitted activity rules requiring consideration in terms of the design and layout of the wastewater disposal area are as follows: Groundwater clearance from the lowest point of the disposal field is 1.2m for primary treated and 0.6m for secondary treated. Clearance from the disposal field to any surface water; 20m for primary treated and 15m for secondary treated. Discharge results in no more than minor contamination of ground or surface water beyond the property boundary. Reserve area equivalent to 100% of the design disposal area is set aside for primary treated and 30% set aside for secondary treated. The minimum horizontal distance to any groundwater bore is 20m. The volume of effluent discharged does not exceed 3 cubic metres per day, averaged over the month of greatest discharge. The maximum volume of effluent discharge does not exceed 6 cubic metre over any 24-hour period. The discharge results in no more than minor contamination of ground and surface water beyond a 20-metre separation distance measured horizontally from any part of the disposal system, or beyond the boundary of the property on which the discharge is taking place, whichever is the lesser. Job No Page 4

51 5. SITE ASSESSMENT 5.1 GEOLOGY Local geology at the property is noted on the GNS Science New Zealand Geology Web Map, Scale 1:250,000 as; Waipapa Group Sandstone and Siltstone (Waipapa Terrane) - Massive to thin bedded, lithic volcaniclastic metasandstone and argillite, with tectonically enclosed basalt, chert and siliceous argillite refer; GNS Science Website. 5.2 GROUND INVESTIGATION WJL carried out a shallow ground investigation on 13 February 2019, comprising four hand auger boreholes (BH) of 75mm diameter to depths ranging between 0.9m and 1.1m below ground level (bgl). In general terms: The northern end of the investigated site consists of very stiff to hard COMPLETELY WEATHERED GREYWACKE (Clayey SILT) with up to approximately 0.2m of TOPSOIL overlying, refer; Borelogs attached in the appendices. The southern end of the investigated site consists of an approximate 0.2m to 0.4m layer of very stiff CLAY overlying very stiff to hard COMPLETELY WEATHERED GREYWACKE (Silty CLAY). Up to approximately 0.2m of TOPSOIL overlaid the investigated area, refer; Borelogs attached in the appendices. Refer; Borelogs attached in appendices. 5.3 SOIL CLASSIFICATION / TOPOGRAPHY In terms of AS/NZS 1547:2012, site soils are assessed as a Category 5; Clay Loams weakly structured in accordance with the Regional Water and Soil Plan. A Category 5 soil type in accordance with 1547 is equivalent to a Category 6 Sandy Clay in terms of TP58. The slope at the location of the proposed wastewater disposal field is generally assessed as being approximately From our assessment of the soils, the proposed effluent field will need to be designed Category 6 soils in accordance with TP SURFACE / GROUNDWATER An open drain is located along the roadside which runs next to the northern boundary. No groundwater was encountered during the ground investigations. Any surface run-off from proposed developed area is to be managed appropriate and diverted away from the wastewater disposal field. Job No Page 5

52 6. WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DESIGN The proposed Fire Station is located towards the western end of the site. Stormwater runoff from the development is to be piped towards the northern boundary. From the information provided and on-site observations the only viable land for the disposal field is located just east of the proposed fire station. Due to the contour of the site, it is recommended that the field utilise drip irrigation line. The subsoil investigations encountered CLAY soils which are not ideal when the use of soakage beds / trenches proposed. Based on the above factors, a proprietary wastewater system providing both primary and secondary treatment discharging to subsurface pressure compensated drip irrigation line is proposed for this site. This proposed design is based on: The site soil category. Proposed intermittent use. Limitations on the location and land availability for a complaint effluent field. 6.1 LOADING RATE Table 4: Design Flows for Proposed Fire Station Building Usage Occupancy Allowance Callouts and usage is intermittent, system to be designed on the basis that it is used daily to allow for future development 15 day staff Water Reduction reuse / Water conservation fixtures Standard Water Reduction Fixtures Water supply Daily Flow Allowances (TP58 Table 6.2) Design Flow Rate Water Meter Other Notes Rainwater tanks 30L / person / day 450L / day Required, to monitor water usage due to intermittent use. No grey-water reuse recycling proposed No garbage grinder Note: The occupancy allowance has been provided by FSNZ to meet their requirements. Job No Page 6

53 6.2 WASTEWATER TREATMENT It is recommended that a system providing both primary and secondary treatment which complies with the RWSP and AS/NZ1546 be installed. The basic system requirements are summarised in Table 5 below. Table 5: Treatment Requirements WASTEWATER TREATMENT PRIMARY/SECONDARY TREATMENT SYSTEM Primary / Secondary Treatment Telemetry Alarm System TXR Clean Stream system or Engineer approved similar that complies with AS/NZ1546:1998 None required, refer to manufacturer specification. Location Please refer to Site Plan. Discharge Quality Secondary Level BOD 5 <= 20gO/m 3, SS <= 30g/m 3 Job No Page 7

54 6.3 LAND DISPOSAL METHOD Pressure Compensating Subsurface Drip Irrigation Line The following rationale was used for the design of the proposed wastewater disposal field: Site soils have poor drainage characteristics which would not suit beds / trenches. Limited location and land availability for proposed effluent field. Drip irrigation line is proven technology, reliable and suitable on various land terrain. Compliance with groundwater separation can be achieved. Due to the proposed intermittent system usage, a loading rate of 3mm/day is considered appropriate for the proposed development. Table 6: Disposal Field Design Type Pressure Compensated Drip Irrigation Line Loading Rate Loading Method Irrigation Line Length 3.0 mm per day Pumped 150m Irrigation Field Size 150m 2 Reserve Area Buffer Zone 75m 2 (50% Complies with the RWSP and TP58, subsurface drip line) Required, due to the moderate slope (up to 20 ) at the effluent field location, the buffer zone will encompass the existing bush land downslope. Irrigation line is to also be subsurface to mitigate surface run-off from the field. Drip irrigation line is to be trenched (subsurface) into the existing topsoil and covered with a minimum of 100mm of mulch. It is recommended that plants with good evapotranspiration characteristics and shallow roots are established in the wastewater disposal area. Evapotranspiration reduces subsurface loading, reducing the risk of failure of the system. In addition, it is recommended that plants are established at an approximate density of one per square metre; suggested planting includes shrubs, flaxes and grasses, a plant list is attached in the report appendices. It is recommended that the disposal area is protected from stock, vehicles, etc. Job No Page 8

55 7. WASTEWATER SUMMARY Table 7: Wastewater Management Design Summary Proposed system Design Occupancy Water Source Design flow rate Site Soil Category Loading Rate TXR Clean Stream system or Engineer approved similar that complies with AS/NZ1546: day staff On-site rainwater storage tank (30 l/p/d) and standard water reduction fixtures 450L/day 6 Sandy Clay (TP58) 3mm/day Required Disposal Area 150m 2 Required Reserve Area (50% Reserve Area) 75m 2 Based on our site assessment and calculations, we consider that the site is able to provide for the sustainable treatment and land application of effluent generated from the proposed Fire Station. As the proposed system flow does not exceed 3,000litres/day and complies with the groundwater and surface water clearance rules in the NRC Regional Water and Soil Plan, the application falls under Permitted Activities and therefore a Discharge Consent is not required. Job No Page 9

56 8. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT It is our understanding that FSNZ have already undertaken consultation with the Far North District Council. As a result, Council has indicated that no stormwater attenuation will be required for the proposed development. From a walkover of the site, an open roadside drain is available. It is therefore proposed that all stormwater run-off from the development be piped towards to this existing drain. From our assessment of the site and proposed development, we recommend the following for stormwater management on-site: All new paved surfaces have suitably designed drainage sumps which are in accordance with E1 of the New Zealand Building Code. All runoff from any catchments above be controlled and piped to the roadside drain just north of the proposed development. Job No Page 10

57 9. LIMITATIONS CONCERNING THIS REPORT The recommendations and opinions contained in this report are based on our visual reconnaissance of the site, information from geological maps and upon data from the field investigation as well as the results of in-situ testing of soil. Inferences are made about the nature and continuity of sub soils away from and beyond the exploratory holes, but cannot be guaranteed. The descriptions detailed on the exploratory borehole logs are based on the field descriptions of the soils encountered. This assignment only considers the design of an on-site wastewater disposal system, and a stormwater assessment. Al concept drainage design is up to the connection point for each building face of any new structures/slabs; no internal building plumbing or layouts have been done. During construction, a person competent to judge whether the site conditions encountered are compatible with the assumption made in this report should examine the site. In all circumstances, should variations in the subsoil occur which differ from that described or assumed to exist, the matter should be referred back to Wilton Joubert Ltd. The performance behaviour outlined by this report is dependent on the construction activity and actions of the builder/contractor. Inappropriate actions during the construction phase may cause behaviour outside the limits given in this report. This report has been prepared for the particular project described to us and no responsibility is accepted for the use of any part of this report in any other context or for any other purpose. Yours faithfully, Wilton Joubert Ltd. Prepared by: Reviewed by: David Leslie BE (Civil), Dip Eng (Civil) MEngNZ Senior Civil Engineer Gareth Cottrell CMEngNZ, CPEng, IntPE Appendices: 1. Plan 2. Bore Logs 3. Plant List 4. TP58 Appendix E 5. PS1 Job No Page 11

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60 NORTHLAND OFFICE BOREHOLE LOG No. 1 PO Box 8130, KENSINGTON WHANGAREI, NEW ZEALAND PH: +64 (9) JOB No Hole Location: Refer to Site Plan Client: Fire and Emergency NZ Site: 460 Rawhiti Road, Rawhiti Date Started: 13/02/2019 Drilling Method: Hand Auger Logged By: S Page Date Completed: 13/02/2019 Hole Diameter (mm): 75mm Checked By: G Cottrell H&S 'Take 5': Completed JSA No's: 1 Initials: SJP Soil Description Depth (m) Graphic Log Water Level Sensitivity Recovery Vane Shear Strength (kpa) Scala Penetrometer (blows/100mm drop) TOPSOIL, dark brown, dry to damp (200mm) Waipapa Group COMPLETELY WEATHERED GREYWACKE (Clayey SILT), friable, orangey brown/yellowish brown/greyish white, dry to damp, very stiff to hard, low plasticity Groundwater not Encountered 204 END OF BOREHOLE Near Refusal at 1.0m LEGEND TOPSOIL CLAY SILT SAND GRAVEL FILL In situ shear vane reading Remoulded shear vane reading Average Scala Blows Average Soil Sensitivity N/A N/A

61 NORTHLAND OFFICE BOREHOLE LOG No. 2 PO Box 8130, KENSINGTON WHANGAREI, NEW ZEALAND PH: +64 (9) JOB No. Hole Location: Refer to Site Plan Client: Fire and Emergency NZ Site: 460 Rawhiti Road, Rawhiti Date Started: 13/02/2019 Drilling Method: Hand Auger Logged By: S Page Date Completed: 13/02/2019 Hole Diameter (mm): 75mm Checked By: G Cottrell H&S 'Take 5': Completed JSA No's: 1 Initials: SJP Soil Description Depth (m) Graphic Log Water Level Sensitivity Recovery Vane Shear Strength (kpa) Scala Penetrometer (blows/100mm drop) TOPSOIL, trace shells, dark brownish black, dry to damp (200mm) Waipapa Group CLAY, minor Silt, slightly friable, orangey brown, dry to damp, very stiff, high plasticity COMPLETELY WEATHERED GREYWACKE (Sillty CLAY), slighty friable, orangey brown, trace dark orange/greyish white silt, dry to damp, very stiff to hard, moderate plasticity 0.5 Groundwater not Encountered END OF BOREHOLE Near Refusal at 1.1m LEGEND TOPSOIL CLAY SILT SAND GRAVEL FILL In situ shear vane reading Remoulded shear vane reading Average Scala Blows Average Soil Sensitivity N/A N/A

62 NORTHLAND OFFICE BOREHOLE LOG No. 3 PO Box 8130, KENSINGTON WHANGAREI, NEW ZEALAND PH: +64 (9) JOB No. Hole Location: Refer to Site Plan Client: Fire and Emergency NZ Site: 460 Rawhiti Road, Rawhiti Date Started: 13/02/2019 Drilling Method: Hand Auger Logged By: S Page Date Completed: 13/02/2019 Hole Diameter (mm): 75mm Checked By: G Cottrell H&S 'Take 5': Completed JSA No's: 1 Initials: SJP Soil Description Depth (m) Graphic Log Water Level Sensitivity Recovery Vane Shear Strength (kpa) Scala Penetrometer (blows/100mm drop) Waipapa Group TOPSOIL, dark brown, dry to damp (200mm) COMPLETELY WEATHERED GREYWACKE (Clayey SILT), friable, orangey brown, dry to damp, very stiff to hard, low plasticity Trace yelllowish white/greyish white silt 0.5 Groundwater not Encountered END OF BOREHOLE Near Refusal at 0.9m LEGEND TOPSOIL CLAY SILT SAND GRAVEL FILL In situ shear vane reading Remoulded shear vane reading Average Scala Blows Average Soil Sensitivity N/A N/A

63 NORTHLAND OFFICE BOREHOLE LOG No. 4 PO Box 8130, KENSINGTON WHANGAREI, NEW ZEALAND PH: +64 (9) JOB No. Hole Location: Refer to Site Plan Client: Fire and Emergency NZ Site: 460 Rawhiti Road, Rawhiti Date Started: 13/02/2019 Drilling Method: Hand Auger Logged By: S Page Date Completed: 13/02/2019 Hole Diameter (mm): 75mm Checked By: G Cottrell H&S 'Take 5': Completed JSA No's: 1 Initials: SJP Soil Description Depth (m) Graphic Log Water Level Sensitivity Recovery Vane Shear Strength (kpa) Scala Penetrometer (blows/100mm drop) TOPSOIL, dark brown, dry to damp (200mm) Waipapa Group CLAY, minor Silt, slightly friable, orangey brown, dry to damp, very stiff, high plasticity COMPLETELY WEATHERED GREYWACKE (Silty CLAY), friable, orangey brown, trace yellowish brown/greyish white silt, dry to damp, very stiff to hard, low plasticity 0.5 Groundwater not Encountered END OF BOREHOLE Near Refusal at 1.0m LEGEND TOPSOIL CLAY SILT SAND GRAVEL FILL In situ shear vane reading Remoulded shear vane reading Average Scala Blows Average Soil Sensitivity N/A N/A

64 PLANTING LIST It is essential to select appropriate plant species for the land application and reserve areas. Vegetation should be selected that can cover the entire land application area with maximum transpiration capacity and be tolerant of moist conditions. Planting should consider the following: Intensive planting is particularly important for land application and reserve areas located on slopes It is important to consider the effects of roots from plants on wastewater distribution pipe networks/emitter lines in land application systems. This problem can be more significant for large tree species Planting plans should accommodate future maintenance needs of the planting area (including pruning, vegetation removal, mowing etc.). Grasses (non-native) Botanical Name Common Name Notes Paspalum dilatatum Paspalum Short, stout rhizomes which join grass together in dense clumps, tolerant of extreme wet and dry conditions. Common names include meadow-grass, Poa species bluegrass, tussock, and speargrass. Cynosurus critatus Crested dog tail Thrives in a variety of soils. Holcus lanatus Yorkshire fog Suitable if wet regularly, tolerant of a variety of soils and temperatures. Phararus arundinacea Canary reed grass Tall perennial bunchgrass. Ground covers and other plants (native) Botanical Name Astlia grandis Blechnum novaezealandiae Common Name Wharawhara Kiokio Notes Large clump-forming plant with bright green, flax-like foliage. This endemic species will not tolerate eutrophic conditions and prefers peat soils. Large, robust fern growing to 1 or even 2 m; hardly species that tolerates most conditions, but does best in well-drained, shady areas.

65 Botanical Name Astlia grandis Carex Cortaderia fulvida Cyperus ustulatus Dicksonia squarrosa Elatostema rugosum Phormium tenax Common Name Wharawhara Maurea Toetoe kākaho Toetoe upokotangata Whekī Parataniwha Harakeke kōrari Notes Large clump-forming plant with bright green, flax-like foliage. This endemic species will not tolerate eutrophic conditions and prefers peat soils. There are many members of this genus which grow naturally in damp, wet areas. They all have quite fine drooping foliage and are vigorous in moist conditions. Most prefer very light shade. The following species have been identified for their suitability: C dissita: Endemic species with dull green to reddish turfs often 0.5 m (although this can vary). Tolerates a range of swampy habitats but is also noted to grow on drier soils under forest cover C flagellifera: Endemic species with dense spreading reddish-brown tuffs to 0.5 m tall. Prefers damp soils and full sun,but is noted to thrive in a variety of habitats including boggy pasture C geminate: Robust and vigorous endemic species that grows to 1.5 m tall. Thrives in a range of wet habitats. Suitable for a larger area C essoniana: Robust and vigorous endemic species that grows to 1.5 m tall. Similar to C geminata in that the species is spreading and suitable for a larger wet area C secta (purei, makura): Endemic species that exhibits tall spreading tussocks. Has been noted to grow to 3 m tall, widespread in swampy areas. Useful for creating bird habitat C virgate: Endemic species that forms dense, light green tussocks up to 1 m tall. Thrives in a variety of habitats including swamps, drain margins, seepages and wet pastures. Useful in the creation of bird habitat. Branching from the base and forming a clump to 4 m high. Long strap-shaped leaves with red orange coloured veins, flower heads cream yellow. New shoots exhibit pale waxy cover on lower parts (unlike pampas grass). Prefers good drainage and semi-shade. Will struggle to compete if dried out in summer. Vigorous leafy sedge growing to 1 m in open damp places. Tolerates immersion in standing water within a range of habitats from seepage to wetlands. Also known as giant umbrella sedge. Tree fern up to 7 m tall that exhibits tolerance of wet open ground, and floods. Found to shelter and accumulate with other native plants. The base of the fern attracts biodiversity. Useful applications to streambank and seepage habitats. Herbaceous plant up to 0.5 m tall that spreads by rhizomes. Bronze coloured foliage with spores into planted areas with abundance. Fast growing clump-forming flax with large still leaves, 3 m. Full exposure and sun. Moist to wet conditions. Does not have deep or wide roots. Easily propagated from split fans or grown from seed. Attracts birds, especially tui.

66 Trees and shrubs In all cases, consideration should be given to the size of any tree species at maturity and should only be used only in spaces where their root systems will not impact the function of the on-site wastewater system. Trees and shrubs Botanical Name Common Name Notes Brachyglottis repanda Carpodetus serratus Cordyline australis Coprosma areolate Corprosa robusta Coprosma tenuicaulis Geniostoma rupestre Rangiora Putaputawētā (Marbleleaf) Tī kōuka (Cabbage tree) Aruhe (Thin-leaved coprosma) Kāramuramu (Shining karamu) Hukihuki (Swamp coprosma) Hangehange Typically grows to 3-4 m high. Lowland forest tree typically grows 3-5 m tall. Large bunches of cream coloured flowers appear in spring followed by black berries. Typically grows between 4 and 8 m tall, widely branched native with clustered leaves and tall straight trunk. Species that grown to 4 m tall. Low tolerance to drought, with medium to high fertility. Shrubs or small trees growing to 3 m+, with glossy green leaves. Masses of orange-red fruit in autumn are attractive to birds. Hardy plant. Endemic species that grown to 3 m tall. Leaves pale green with slender branches. Will tolerate a range of swampy to boggy habitats including standing water. Common forest shrub with pale green glossy foliage, growing to 2-3 m. Tiny flowers give off strong scent in spring. Looks best in sunny position where it retains a bushy habit and prefers well drained soil. Hebe stricta Koromiko Shrub or small tree growing to 2-5 m in height. Natural forms have white to bluish flowers. Plant in full sun. Tolerates exposure. Many cultivars and hybrids are available commercially. Kunzea ericoides Kānuka (White tea-tree) Shrub or small tree growing up to 4 m+ in height. Ideal to provide shelter for other plants as it is quick growing and hardy. Requires full sun and hardy and tolerant of difficult conditions, including waterlogging and drought. Leptospermum scoparium Mānuka Shrub or small tree growing up to 4 m+ in height. Ideal to provide shelter for other plants as it is quick growing and hardy. Requires full sun and hardy and tolerant of difficult conditions, including waterlogging and drought.

67 TP58 FND Council Form (2)b.doc Updated 26/03/19 FAR NORTH DISTRICT COUNCIL Appendix E TP58 On-site Wastewater Disposal Site Evaluation Investigation Checklist On-site Wastewater Disposal Site Evaluation Investigation Checklist Page 1 of 14

68 TP58 FND Council Form (2)b.doc Part A Owners Details 1. Applicant Details: Applicant Name Mal Tipton Company Name Property Owner Name(s) Fire Service New Zealand First Name(s) Refer to COT Surname Nature of Applicant* Fire Service (*i.e. Owner, Leasee, Prospective Purchaser, Developer) 2. Consultant / Site Evaluator Details: Consultant/Agent Name Wilton Joubert Ltd Site Evaluator Name David Leslie Postal Address PO BOX 8130 Kensington WHANGAREI 0145 Phone Number Business Private N/A Mobile N/A Fax N/A Name of Contact Person David Leslie Address davidl@wjl.co.nz 3. Are there any previous existing discharge consents relating to this proposal or other waste discharge on this site? Yes No (Please tick) If yes, give Reference Numbers and Description 4. List any other consent in relation to this proposal site and indicate whether or not they have been applied for or granted If so, specify Application Details and Consent No. (eg. LandUse, Water Take, Subdivision, Earthworks Stormwater Consent) TBC Page 2 of 14

69 TP58 FND Council Form (2)b.doc Part B- Property Details 1. Property for which this application relates: Physical Address of Property 460 Rawhiti Road, Rawhiti Territorial Local Authority FAR NORTH DISTRICT COUNCIL Regional Council NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL Legal Status of Activity Permitted: Controlled: Discretionary: Relevant Regional Rule(s) (Note 1) Total Property Area (m²) 6537m² Map Grid Reference of Property If Known 2. Legal description of land (as shown on Certificate of Title) Lot No. 1 DP No CT No. Other (specify) Please ensure copy of Certificate of Title is attached PART C: Site Assessment - Surface Evaluation (Refer TP58 - Sn 5.1 General Purpose of Site Evaluation and Sn 5.2.2(a) Site Surface Evaluation) Note: Underlined terms defined in Table 1, attached Has a relevant property history study been conducted? Yes No (Please tick one) If yes, please specify the findings of the history study, and if not please specify why this was not considered necessary. See WJL report Ref: Page 3 of 14

70 TP58 FND Council Form (2)b.doc 1. Has a Slope Stability Assessment been carried out on the property? Yes No Please tick If No, why not? If Yes, please give details of report (and if possible, please attach report): Author Shaun Page Company/Agency Wilton Joubert Ltd Date of Report 27 February 2019 Ref: Brief Description of Report Findings: No instability observed in area proposed for effluent disposal. 2. Site Characteristics (See Table 1 attached): Provide descriptive details below: Performance of Adjacent Systems: No problems observed. Estimated Rainfall and Seasonal Variation: mm a year Vegetation / Tree Cover: Bush Slope Shape: (Please provide diagrams) Linear Divergent Slope Angle: 12 to 20 Surface Water Drainage Characteristics: Open drain along roadside which intercepts majority of stormwater from site Flooding Potential: YES/NO NO Surface Water Separation: No surface water within the NRC off set requirements. Site Characteristics: or any other limitation influencing factors None Page 4 of 14

71 TP58 FND Council Form (2)b.doc 3. Site Geology Check Rock Maps Waipapa Group. Geological Map Reference Number GNS 1:250,000 geological map of Whangarei 4. What Aspect(s) does the proposed disposal system face? (please tick) North West North-West South-West North-East South-East East South 5. Site clearances,( Indicate on site plan where relevant) Separation Distance from Treatment Separation Distance (m) Disposal Field Separation Distance (m) Boundaries 1.5 m minimum 1.5 m minimum Surface water, rivers Creeks drains etc 20 m primary minimum 20 m primary minimum Groundwater 1200 mm primary 1200 mm primary Stands of Trees/Shrubs Wells, water bores 20 m minimum 20 m minimum Embankments/retaining walls 3 m minimum 3 m minimum Buildings 3 m minimum 3 m minimum Other (specify): PART D: Site Assessment - Subsoil Investigation (Refer TP58 - Sn 5.1 General Purpose of Site Evaluation, and Sn 5.2.2(a) Site Surface Evaluation and Sn 5.3 Subsurface Investigations) Note: Underlined terms defined in Table 2, attached 1. Please identify the soil profile determination method: Test Pit No of Test Pits Bore Hole >1000 mm bore log attached in report No of Bore Holes 4 Other (specify): Borehole undertaken by field location see WJL report Ref: Soil Report attached? Yes No Please tick 2. Was fill material intercepted during the subsoil investigation? Yes No Please tick If yes, please specify the effect of the fill on wastewater disposal Page 5 of 14

72 TP58 FND Council Form (2)b.doc 3. Permeation testing (mandatory and site specific for trenches in soil type 4 to 7) Please specify the method: Soil categorised on physical characteristics Test Report Attached? Yes No Please tick 4. Are surface water interception/diversion drains required? Yes No Please tick If yes, please show on site plan 4a Are subsurface drains required NO 5. Please state the depth of the seasonal water table: Winter >1.0 m Measured Estimated Summer >1.0 m Measured Estimated 6. Are there any potential storm water short circuit paths? Yes No Please tick If the answer is yes, please explain how these have been addressed 7. Based on results of subsoil investigation above, please indicate the disposal field soil category (Refer TP58 Table 5.1) Is Topsoil Present? YES If so, Topsoil Depth? 0.20 (m) Soil Category Description Drainage Tick One 1 Gravel, coarse sand Rapid draining 2 Coarse to medium sand Free draining 3 Medium-fine & loamy sand Good drainage 4 Sandy loam, loam & silt loam Moderate drainage 5 Sandy clay-loam, clay loam & silty clayloam Moderate to slow drainage 6 Sandy clay, non-swelling clay & silty clay Slow draining 7 Swelling clay, grey clay, hardpan Poorly or non-draining Reasons for placing in stated category Geotechnical investigation indicates volcanic clay silty - slow drainage Page 6 of 14

73 TP58 FND Council Form (2)b.doc PART E: Discharge Details 1. Water supply source for the property (please tick): Rainwater (roof collection) Bore/well Public supply 2. Calculate the maximum daily volume of wastewater to be discharged, unless accurate water meter readings are available (Refer TP58 Table 6.1 and 6.2) Number of Bedrooms n/a Design Occupancy 15 day staff (Number of People) (tick) (Litres per person per day) Per capita Wastewater Production Other - specify litres a day per person Total Daily Wastewater Production 450 L (litres per day) 3. Do any special conditions apply regarding water saving devices a) Full Water Conservation Devices? Yes No (Please tick) b) Water Recycling - what %? 0% (Please tick) If you have answered yes, please state what conditions apply and include the estimated reduction in water usage 4. Is Daily Wastewater Discharge Volume more than 3000 litres: Yes (Please tick) No (Please tick) Note if answer to the above is yes, an N.R.C wastewater discharge permit may be required 5. Is a Northland Regional Council Discharge Consent Required? Yes No (Please tick) Page 7 of 14

74 TP58 FND Council Form (2)b.doc PART F: Primary Treatment (Refer TP58 Section 7.2) 1. Please indicate below the no. and capacity (litres) of all septic tanks including type (single/dual chamber grease traps) to be installed or currently existing: If not 4500 litre, duel chamber explain why not Number of Tanks Type of Tank Capacity of Tank (Litres) 1 Dual Chamber Type of Septic Tank Outlet Filter to be installed? Total Capacity 4500 PART G: Secondary and Tertiary Treatment (Refer TP58 Section 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 and 7.6) 1. Please indicate the type of additional treatment, if any, proposed to be installed in the system: (please tick) Secondary Treatment Home aeration plant Commercial aeration plant Intermediate sand filter Recirculating sand filter Recirculating textile filter x Clarification tank Tertiary Treatment Ultraviolet disinfection Chlorination Other Specify TXR Cleanstream PART H: Land Disposal Method (Refer TP58 Section 8) 1. Please indicate the proposed loading method: (please tick) Gravity Dosing Siphon Pump 2.High water level alarm to be installed in pump chambers Yes x no If secondary system is installed See system specs Page 8 of 14

75 TP58 FND Council Form (2)b.doc 3. If a pump is being used, please provide the following information: Total Design Head See system specs (m) Pump Chamber Volume (Litres) Emergency Storage Volume (Litres) 4. Please identify the type(s) of land disposal method proposed for this site: (please tick) (Refer TP58 Sections 9 and 10) Surface Dripper Irrigation Sub-surface Dripper irrigation Standard Trench Deep Trench Mound Evapo-transpiration Beds Other Specify 5. Please identify the loading rate you propose for the option selected in Part H, Section 4 above, stating the reasons for selecting this loading rate: Secondary - DIR 3 mm/day Primary - DLR Disposal Area Design 150 m2 Disposal Area Reserve 75 m2 Explanation (Refer TP58 Sections 9 and 10) Secondary - DLR = 3mm per day as per TP58, intermittent usage and therefore a higher end loading rate has been applied 6. What is the available reserve wastewater disposal area (Refer TP58 Table 5.3) Reserve Disposal Area (m²) 75 Percentage of Primary Disposal Area (%) 50% 7. Please provide a detailed description of the design and dimensions of the disposal field and attach a detailed plan of the field relative to the property site: Description and Dimensions of Disposal Field: See above, WJL report Ref: and site plan Plan Attached? Yes see report No (Please tick) If not, explain why not Page 9 of 14

76 TP58 FND Council Form (2)b.doc PART I: Maintenance & Management (Refer TP58 Section 12.2) 1. Has a maintenance agreement been made with the treatment and disposal system suppliers? Yes No (Please tick) Name of Suppliers See manufacturer specs PART J: Assessment of Environmental Effects 1. Is an assessment of environmental effects (AEE) included with application? (Refer TP58 section 5. Ensure all issues concerning potential effects addressed) Yes No (Please tick) If Yes, list and explain possible effects Refer to report Ref: PART K: Is Your Application Complete? 1. In order to provide a complete application you have remembered to: Fully Complete this Assessment Form Include a Location Plan and Site Plan (with Scale Bars) Attach an Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE) 1. Declaration I hereby certify that, to the best of knowledge and belief, the information given in this application is true and complete. Name: David Leslie Signature Position: Civil Engineer Date 27 Feb 2019 Note Any alteration to the site plan or design after approval will result in non compliance. Page 10 of 14

77 TP58 FND Council Form (2)b.doc APPENDIX F: DESIGN SIZE DISPOSAL AREA REQUIREMENTS Design Size (level or slightly sloping Sites -Most Conservative Design Loading) Disposal Systems and Site Conditions 3-Bedroom 5-persons 700 litres/day 2-Bedroom 4-Persons 450 litres/day (full water saving devices Design Area Requirements 1.0 TRENCHES Soil category Loading Rate 1 35mm/day 2 20mm/day 3 15 mm/day 4 10mm/day 20 m² 35 m² 47 m² 70 m² 13 m² 23 m² 30 m² 45 m² (a) 20 m² gives 3 trenches 450 mm wide and 15 m length, 2.0 m centres, overall enclosing area 102 m² (with reserve area 102m², total is 204 m²). (b) 70 m² gives 5 trenches 450mm wide and (2x15) m length. 2.0m centres, overall enclosing area 340m² (width reserve area m², total is 680m²). 2.0 BEDS Soil category Loading Rate 2 20 mm/day mm/day 4 10 mm/day 35 m² 56 m² 70 m² 23 m² 36 m² 45 m² (a) 35m² gives 2 beds 1500mm wide and 12m length at 3m centres, overall enclosing area 90m² (with reserve area 90m² total is 180m²) (b) 70m² gives 4 beds 1500mm wide and 12m length at 3m centres, overall enclosing area 180m² (with reserve area 180m², total is 360m² 3.0 INFILTRATIVE SYSTEMS Loading rate 200mm/day (Soil Categories 1 & 2 with no site constraints) 3.5m² 2.25m² (a) 3.5m² gives 3 of 1200 mm dia. Soakage holes (3.0m clearance between each) overall enclosing area 53m² (with reserve area 53m², total is 106m²). (b) 3.5m² gives one rectangular pit, 1200mm by 3000mm, overall enclosing area 25m² (with reserve area 25m² totals is 50m²). Page 11 of 14

78 TP58 FND Council Form (2)b.doc APPENDIX F: DESIGN SIZE AND DISPOSAL AREA REQUIREMENTS Disposal System and Site Conditions Design size (Level or Slightly Sloping Sites -Most Conservative Design Loading) Design Area Requirements 4.0 ETS (EVAPO- TRANSPIRATION SEEPAGE) AND ASB (AEROBIC SEEPAGE BED) Loading rate 10mm/day (soil categories 5 and 6 70 m² 45 m² a) Pre-treatment via two septic tanks in series (2700 litres plus 1800 litres) or Ecotank. Pumped dose loading. a) Bed width 1500 mm with crowned and grassed (or ET planted) surface, plus surface water and groundwater controls. b) 70m² gives beds 1500mm wide and 12m length at 3m centres, overall enclosing area 180m² (with reserve area 180m². total is 360m²). 5.0 TET (TOTAL EVAPO- TRANSPIRATION OVERFLOW) Loading rate 7mm/day (Soil Categories 1 & 2 and which have potential for significant groundwat impacts). 100 m² 65 m² a) Pre-treatment via two septic tanks in series (2700 litres plus 1800 litres) or Ecotank. b) Bed width 3.0m with crowned surface planted in cannas lilies or other high transpiration plantings; bed fully sealed with plastic liners. c) 100m² gives 2 beds each 16.7m length, spacing 2m between each, overall enclosing area (including overflow trench) 225m² (with 50% reserve bed area at 20m², total is 375m². d) Overflow trench length, 15m. Page 12 of 14

79 TP58 FND Council Form (2)b.doc APPROVED LIST OF TP58 WRITERS Far North District Council April 2006 NORTHERN WARD: Rogers & Rogers Glen L Drainage P O Box 177 PO Box 386 KAITAIA 0500 Mangonui Phone: (09) Phone: (09) Facsimile: (09) Mobile: (027) Contact: Jack Rogers Contact: Glen Lemberg Apex Plumbers Limited Les Hogarth P O Box 70 Phone: (09) KAITAIA 0500 Mobile: (025) Phone: (09) Facsimile: (09) Dean Scanlen Mobile: (0274) Engineering Outcomes Contact: Kerry Robertson PO Box 3048 Onerahi Whangarei Chris Vernon Phone: (09) Cable Bay Block Rd Mobile: (027) Coopers Beach, Mangonui Phone: (09) Mobile: (0274) Nicholas John Ulkeman 57 Church Road Kaitaia 0410 Kaitaia Plumbers Phone: (09) Allen Bell Drive Fax: (09) KAITAIA 0500 Mobile: (027) Phone: (09) Contact: Graeme Foster Eric John Wagener 3778 Main North Road R D 4 KAITAIA Phone: (09) Fax: (09) Mobile: (0274) Page 13 of 14

80 TP58 FND Council Form (2)b.doc EASTERN & WESTERN WARDS Tobin Plumbers 1998 Limited Boyd Plumbing P O Box 133 PO Box 676 KAIKOHE KAIKOHE Phone: (09) Phone: (09) Mike Woodward John Chapman 181 Kerikeri Road PO Box 73 KERIKERI 0470 MOEREWA Phone: (09) Mobile: (0274) Mobile: (0274) Mobile: (025) Contact: Mike Woodward Bay of Islands Plumbing and Drainage Darren Adams Puketotara Road Valencia Lane P O Box 878 RD3 KERIKERI 0470 KERIKERI 0470 Phone: (09) Phone: (09) Contact: Gerry White Mobile: (021) Len Parker Dean Scanlen Crisp Rd Engineering Outcomes Parua Bay PO Box 3048 Onerahi RD4 Whangarei Whangarei Ph (09) Phone: (09) Mobile: (025) Mobile: (027) Dave Miller P O Box 98, Waipapa 0246 Ph (021) And Any Chartered Professional Engineer Any person wishing to apply to Council for the approval of TP 58 writing are welcome to contact the Building Office in Kaikohe by phoning If you would like to contact us regarding approval of TP58 writing, please contact the building office using our normal contact details: Page 14 of 14

81 Wilton Joubert Ltd. Fire Service New Zealand Far North District Council Wstewater disposal system 460 Rawhiti Road, Rawhiti engineering design services G13 G13 / VM4 Wilton Joubert Ltd report #84372 Gareth John Cottrell MIPENZ, CPEng, IntPE, MCGI YES NO Gareth Cottrell Wilton Joubert Ltd. 27/02/2019

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