The developer of the proposed 88ha extension of Kingston
township says he will retain the character of the historic
village.
Kingston Village Ltd partner Ian Pillans said he wanted to
build on the identity of Kingston as a separate township
rather than as a satellite of Queenstown.
"This will take some time to realise. However, this is a
25-year-project," he said.
He said the company was exploring community facilities such
as a new golf clubhouse, community centre, a school, a
medical clinic and a bus service between Kingston and
Queenstown.
Kingston Village Ltd planner Joanne Dowd told the plan change
hearing she rejected opposing submissions which questioned
the need for the change.
In a written submission, Kingston resident David Kubrycht
said at the current rate of growth it would take 80 years to
reach capacity in the existing township.
"I can only conclude that it is not council driving this
rezoning but the developer, whose only objective is to
maximise his return on his investment," he said.
Ms Dowd said there was a "clear and present need" to
accommodate future growth within Kingston to allow viable
infrastructure and make servicing possible.
She said the council was being proactive in seeking community
response on how to manage that growth.
She urged the hearings panel to reject Mr Kubrycht's
submission.
The council's senior policy analyst Ralph Henderson also
recommended rejecting the submission Of the 11 submissions
received, four were in support, four partly in support, two
opposed and one neutral.
It is proposed to rezone 88ha of rural general land owned by
Kingston Village Ltd for residential and commercial use.
It is a joint venture between the developer and the council.
The hearing continues today with a submission from the New
Zealand Transport Agency, which opposes the plan change.
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