Snow Hill consultation feedback and assessment

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A decision made (17.03.08) to note the response to consultation on the proposed scheme at Snow Hill.

Decision Ref:	MD–PE–2008-0054
Subject:	St Helier Urban Task Force Environmental enhancement schemes: Snow Hill and Colomberie: feedback from consultation and response
Decision Summary Title:	DS - Snow Hill consultation feedback and assessment 200802
DS Author:	Kevin Pilley, Assistant Director
DS Date:	07 March 2008	DS Status:	Public
Written Report Title:	WR – snow hill cons and assessment 200802
WR Author:	Kevin Pilley, Assistant Director
WR Date	22 February 2008	WR Status:	Public
Oral Rapporteur:	Kevin Pilley, Assistant Director
Decision(s):	The Minister for Planning and Environment; noted the response to consultation on the proposed scheme at Snow Hill and endorsed the response to consultation, as set out at appendix 7; On the basis of 1, the Minister for Planning and Environment approved and authorised officers, in relation to the proposed enhancement of Snow Hill, to; work with Property Holdings to establish land ownership details of substation and public toilets to develop a more regular and effective maintenance and cleaning regime; promote the adoption and use of the Town Centre colour palette and encourage owners and occupiers of buildings, together with T&TS and PoSH, to adopt and implement a colour scheme for maintenance of buildings and structures implement proposals to add/ enhance lighting at Snow Hill, subject to adoption of sympathetic and complementary street furniture design; work with T&TS/ PoSH to review adequacy of litter bin provision throughout Snow Hill area; where the level of litter bin provision is inadequate, provide additional facilities. support PoSH in the proposal to remove Eurobins from Snow Hill and to develop recycling centre in Snow Hill Car park, subject to the management of issues associated with noise and smell (ie management of glass disposal/collection and no food waste); support PoSH in development and implementation of new refuse collection regime. remove proposed new decking and seating proposal from grass area for Snow Hill on grounds of amenity and impact upon character of area; explore the potential of the provision of additional seating atop the existing retaining wall and, where appropriate, to authorise its provision; utilise funds from the Urban Renewal vote of £25,000 to deliver these objectives, working in partnership with PoSH and T&TS. The Minister for Planning and Environment further; noted the response to consultation on the proposed scheme at Colomberie Precinct and endorsed the response to consultation, as set out at appendix 7; On the basis of 12, the Minister for Planning and Environment further approved and authorised officers, in relation to the proposed enhancement of Colomberie, to; advise PoSH of limited consultation response and propose implementation of scheme, noting potential for incorporation of additional public art.
Reason(s) for Decision:	The Minister for Planning and Environment has given full and proper consideration to the representations submitted in respect of the proposed environmental enhancement works at Snow Hill and Colomberie and has set out a considered and proportionate response to the issues raised.
Legal and Resource Implications:	The legal bases for the Minister to support these works is provided by the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002; the States Strategic Plan and Island Plan Policy TT8. Resources – up to £25,000 – are available to implement physical improvements at Snow Hill under the auspices of the Urban Renewal capital vote. The proposed amendments to the scheme, as set out above, if adopted will serve to significantly reduce the overall cost of the scheme: the exact revised cost will be dependent upon the outcome of reviewing matters such as extent of litter bin; lighting and seating provision. Labour to implement the majority of works will be provided, as a resource in kind, by T&TS and/or PoSH. Funding for the proposed works at Colomberie is to be provided by PoSH.
Action required:	Snow Hill work with Property Holdings to establish land ownership details of substation and public toilets to develop a more regular and effective maintenance and cleaning regime; promote the adoption and use of the Town Centre colour palette and encourage owners and occupiers of buildings, together with T&TS and PoSH, to adopt and implement a colour scheme for maintenance of buildings and structures support PoSH in the proposal to remove Eurobins from Snow Hill and to develop recycling centre in Snow Hill Car park, subject to the management of issues associated with noise and smell (ie management of glass disposal/collection and no food waste); support PoSH in development and implementation of new refuse collection regime. review and the design of the Snow Hill scheme to include sympathetic and complementary street furniture design; new bins where required; and new seating, if appropriate and implement the revised scheme Colomberie advise PoSH of limited consultation response and propose implementation of scheme, noting potential for incorporation of additional public art
Signature:
Position:	Minister for Planning and Environment
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different to Date Signed):