MICHAELS AVE RESERVE

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MICHAELS AVE RESERVE
Draft Concept Plan of South Section
September 2015
Contents
1 Project Background
2 Masterplan Timeline
3 Photographic Analysis
4 Option A - Updated Masterplan
5 Option B - Alternative Design
6 Parking Options
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PROJECT PURPOSE
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The purpose of this project is to update the Michaels Ave Reserve Masterplan in
preparation for stage three of its redevelopment. The project scope is to investigate
two layout options for the southern section of the reserve. Stage two of works
included improvements to the southern sports fields and stage three will focus on the
overall layout of circulation and facilities.
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Two plans have been developed for the southern section of the reserve; Option A
is based on the 2008 masterplan, updated to take into account the new lower field
configuration and Option B explores further design options for the reserve.
The Ellerslie Cricket Club and Ellerslie Association Football Clubs are currently
developing a concept plan for new clubrooms with Avery Team Architects as a separate
venture, and these proposals will be incorporated into the concept plan as they
develop.
Michael Park School
W H IT E S
Artificial field
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PROJECT GOALS
Enhance the reserve for its users
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Artificial field
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parking (34 parks)
• Create a more usable space for the varying park users; accommodate for passive
recreation, play and sports.
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Club
Rooms
8 parks
(1 accessible)
• Create an ‘activity hub’ in the centre of the reserve.
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• Improve safety, particularly around the drop off area for the childcare centre.
• Implement planting to soften the hardscape areas.
YMCA
• Improve circulation for pedestrians and vehicles.
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Improve circulation
7 parks
(2x drop-off parks )
Cricket
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• Locate the best route for a Greenways shared cycle/walking pathway to link up with
the Orakei Greenways Plan. The proposed route is to go from Michaels Avenue,
through the reserve to Arron Street and on to Ballin Street.
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A. Soccer
Michaels Ave
parking
(55 parks)
Cricket B
Cricket A
• Explore options for additional car parking.
• Provide a drop-off area, accessible parking and adequate space for servicing and
deliveries to the YMCA/child care centre and clubrooms.
Playground
B. Training
• Create a safer pedestrian environment via traffic calming measures.
Cricket C
Create a better play experience
D. Soccer
• Provide possible playground locations for the renewal of the existing playground,
ensuring that they are a safe distance from the sports pitches.
C. Soccer
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EXISTING SITE CONTEXT KEY
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Park boundary
Internal paths / walkways
Project scope
Carparking areas
Vehicle Entrance
Existing playground
Pedestrian Entrance
Existing Site Context
PROJECT BACKGROUND
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Existing Training Field
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Existing
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Future Carpark
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YMCA
RFLP Relocatable Floodlight Parking
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Existing Tree
Future Building
Cricket Nets
6 x 3.6m wide
Existing Tree for Removal
Future Stairs
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Proposed Tree
(R - Relocated)
Future Carpark
Existing Path
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Proposed Path
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A. Soccer
105m x 69m
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Cricket B
(2 x grass
1 x concrete)
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B. Dedicated Training Area
90m x 55m
Reinstated Fitness Station
50m
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Michaels Ave Reserve
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Lower Field Stage 2 and 3 Masterplan
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Sheet 1 of 1
Scale: 1:1000 @ A3
Date: 23.04.2014
Ref. #: 121120 CO01
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Amendments
Date/Comments
Rev E 09.04.2013
Rev F 14.05.2013
Rev G 01.07.2013
Rev H 24.03.2014
Rev I 29.04.2014
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Proposed Handrail
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40m
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Proposed Retaining Walls
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D.Soccer
62m x 46m
C. Soccer
100m x 69m
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Amenity Planting
Lockable Entrance Gates
Cricket A
(5 x grass
1 x concrete)
Cricket C
(hoggin base)
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PFL Permanent Floodlight
RFL Relocatable Floodlight
LA4 Landscape Architects
26 Kitchener Street, Auckland
P.O. Box 5669, Wellesley Street, Auckland
p: 09 358 0904 f: 09 358 0895
e: la4@la4.co.nz
www.la4.co.nz
This drawing and its contents are subject to copyright and shall only be used
with the express permission of LA4 Landscape Architects
Masterplan (2008)
Revised stage 2 and 3 Masterplan (2014)
PREVIOUS PLANS
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FIGURE LEGEND:
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Figure 1.
Main entrance to Michaels Ave Reserve
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Existing playground located next to the road
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Michaels Ave carpark, oversubscribed during sports games
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Road access to the YMCA illustrating how the experience for pedestrians needs to be enhanced
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Tarmac surfacing surrounds the YMCA building and Plunket play area
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View towards the existing clubrooms, parking and the rear hardcourt assembly area
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Drop off area for users of the YMCA building
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Sports fields currently under construction, view from service road
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Removable bollards between the Elwood Place and YMCA carparks
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View towards Elwood Place carpark with 34 parks
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Concrete path leading to the lower section of the park around the sports fields
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Portable goals and loose aggregate path, intervention is needed to improve this area
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photographic analysis
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GENERAL NOTES (applicable to both plans)
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Existing Artificial Field
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Upgrade existing entrance; provide pedestrian access and install lockable gates to
improve safety as well as plant management to improve sight lines.
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Upgrade existing carpark (32 spaces, 2 of which are accessible parks).
Reconfiguration of layout to include 2 spaces dedicated to car manoeuvring
Ensure there is clearance for servicing and emergency vehicle access.
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Proposed clubrooms, refer to page 7 for further details.
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Central plaza with bench seats. Clearance of 4m to allow emergency vehicle
access.
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Existing concrete hardcourt area used for assembly, upgrade with seating.
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Install a lockable cage to store portable goals.
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Upgrade loose aggregate path to concrete due to maintenance issues.
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Existing fenced playground for Plunket child care centre retained.
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Retain service access and reinstate surfacing. Construct a low wall to screen
service area (bins etc.) for YMCA building.
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Install speed bump to reduce vehicle speed.
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Cricket Nets
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Soccer Pitch
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OPTION A SPECIFIC NOTES
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Existing Carpark
(55 spaces)
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Cricket Pitch
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Cricket Pitch
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Soccer Pitch
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Cricket Pitch
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Soccer Pitch
Soccer Pitch
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Terraces with grass treads and concrete risers acting as steps to the sports fields
and seating for spectating games.
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Carpark in front of the YMCA building (24 parks, 2 of which are accessible).
Proposed trees included in the design to mark carpark entrance and slow traffic.
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Entrance courtyard with bike racks, benches and planting.
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Retaining wall with handrail
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Shared use cycling and pedestrian path (approx. 3m) linking to the proposed
Greenways route and reserve facilities. Proposed light poles allow the pathway to
be lit at night, lighting strategy would be further developed by a lighting engineer.
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Upgrade playground in existing location in a natural theme with planting and
mounding. Design is indicative only and will be developed in next phase of
project. Allow for the picnic area to be upgraded as part of works.
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Remove existing building and reinstate as a picnic area.
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Scope of work
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Proposed permanent floodlight
Existing path
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Proposed relocatable floodlight
Proposed path
RFLP
Proposed relocatable floodlight parking
Proposed shared path
Amenity planting
Renewed fitness station
Existing tree
Existing lighting
Proposed tree (R - relocated)
Potential pathway lighting
Existing tree for removal
oPTION A - UPDATED MASTERPLAN
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GENERAL NOTES (applicable to both plans)
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Existing Artificial Field
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Existing Artificial Field
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Upgrade existing entrance; provide pedestrian access and install lockable gates to
improve safety as well as plant management to improve sight lines.
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Upgrade existing carpark (32 spaces, 2 of which are accessible parks).
Reconfiguration of layout to include 2 spaces dedicated to car manoeuvring
Ensure there is clearance for servicing and emergency vehicle access.
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Proposed clubrooms, refer to page 7 for further details.
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Central plaza with bench seats. Clearance of 4m to allow emergency vehicle
access.
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Existing concrete hardcourt area used for assembly, upgrade with seating.
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Install a lockable cage to store portable goals.
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Upgrade loose aggregate path to concrete due to maintenance issues.
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Existing fenced playground for Plunket child care centre retained.
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Retain service access and reinstate surfacing. Construct a low wall to screen
service area (bins etc.) for YMCA building.
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Install speed bump to reduce vehicle speed.
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Cricket Nets
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Soccer Pitch
OPTION B SPECIFIC NOTES
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Cricket Pitch
Cricket Pitch
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Shared use cycling and pedestrian path (approx. 3m) linking to the proposed
Greenways route and reserve facilities. Proposed light poles allow the pathway to
be lit at night, lighting strategy would be further developed by a lighting engineer.
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Playground to be built in place of the existing building, design to be in a ‘natural’
theme with planting incorporated for shelter. Design is indicative only and will be
developed in next phase of project.
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Grass bank with planting. Option for terraces as illustrated in Option A is also
possible. Steps alongside the building connect to the lower level path and plaza.
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Entrance courtyard with bike racks, benches and planting.
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Turning circle with 3 angled, drop off parks, including 1 accessible park and
planting to calm traffic.
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Extend car park and reconfigure layout (87 parks). Layout includes swale planting,
pedestrian access and crossings. Existing playground rebuilt in a more appropriate
central location. Allow for the picnic area to be relocated on flanking grass lawn a
part of works.
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Soccer Pitch
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Cricket Pitch
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Soccer Pitch
Soccer Pitch
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Scope of work
PFL
Proposed permanent floodlight
Existing path
RFL
Proposed relocatable floodlight
Proposed path
RFLP
Proposed relocatable floodlight parking
Proposed shared path
Amenity planting
Renewed fitness station
Existing tree
Existing lighting
Proposed tree (R - relocated)
Potential pathway lighting
Existing tree for removal
option b - ALTERNATIVE DESIGN
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Existing Parking: 104 Parks, 1 accessible parks, 4220m² of tarmac
Option A: 111 Parks, 4 accessible parks, 3790m² of tarmac
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Option B: 122 Parks, 3 accessible parks, 3420m² of tarmac
PARKING OPTIONS
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