1. RIVERSIDE AREA RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Annual General Meeting March 8 th 2010

2. AGENDA Chair’s report Treasurer’s report Committee elections Discussion: priority issues Development Brief (SPD) for this area

3. Chair’s report

4. Activities since last AGM (Nov 2008) Brunswick/CRC site 4 Planning consent granted July 2009. RARA input on plans, S106 suggestions. Strawberry Fair 09Input to planning (policing, litter, camping, emergency contacts). In loop for 2010. Abbey/Riverside junction closure Spoke at East Area Committee re: funding. Phase 1 approved. Trees tbd BoatsMet with Conservators and Camboaters – voluntary code agreed. Asking City to act Jubilee HostelTransferred to Cyrenians. RARA representative on Advisory Group Alley gatesLooked into funding – no City money, residents need to fund/organise themselves Winter grittingWorked with local councillors to highlight gritting needs of Riverside/feeder streets

5. 2 - Activities since last AGM (Nov 2008) 5 Eastern Gate3 planning applications since March 2009. RARA collaboration with PACT and BruNK. Both hotel and residential block rejected. Residential application has gone to appeal. Development brief for Newmarket Rd & area Joint Urban Design Team meeting and workshop. Work to commence once process approved by City Council’s Development Plan Steering Group. FundingFunding approved by Cambridgeshire Community Foundation (to October 2010) Newmarket Road crossing Reviewed plans. Upgrade work starts March 15 th, approx 6 weeks. Crossing will be out of operation for 2 weeks from April 2.

6. Priorities for 2010? 6 Eastern Gate – represent RARA at appeal (with PACT & BruNK) – push for most appropriate height/design/traffic plans Development brief (SPD) work with JUDT Strawberry Fair 2010 liaison Community event at Museum of Technology? Possible dates: - June 12/13 or 19/20 - July 3/4 or 31/Aug 1 st Trees – site meeting to decide species and locations Boats – pursue City Council facilities and possible licensing Alley gates – support individual resident initiatives FUNDING – resident donations will provide strong foundation

7. Treasurer’s report

8. Riverside Area Residents’ Association Accounts Full Year 2008/9 Year to date 2009/10 July 2008 – June 2009July 2009 - March 2010 Donations 130.00290.00 Other Income 0.001020.00 Total Income 130.001310.00 Expenses 13.20525.91 Cash at Bank £ 116.80 £ 900.89 City Council Grant was obtained in November to fund: o professional advice o stationery/expenses o venue hire for meetings Expenses to date are: o £200 for architectural advice o £100 donation to Planning Aid o £141.91 for printing and other expenses o £84 for room hire

9. 2010 Committee

10. RARA committee/roles Chair Treasurer Secretary Street/block representatives Volunteers on specific issues, currently: - Jubilee Project - Strawberry Fair - Abbey closure/Riverside improvements - Boats Communication support 10

11. Background information: Eastern Gate

12. The Eastern Gate site runs from Coldham’s Lane to the CRT plant (opposite Abbey Church)

13. Hotel proposal was 5.8m higher than the existing office consent (equivalent to 2 extra storeys) 13

14. Effect on the public realm Effect on residents 14

15. It is possible to provide a very large hotel (4 storeys) and still comply with Tall Buildings policy 15

16. A possible (5 storey) compromise 16

17. Preparing a Development Brief (SPD) for Newmarket Road & area

18. A development brief (SPD) for Newmarket Road & area 18 SPD = Supplementary Planning Document Once adopted by City Council will be a ‘material consideration’ when determining new planning applications Movement of pedestrians, cycles and vehicles around area Land use eg residential, commercial, retail, access to services Open space including parks, play areas, vistas, ‘public realm’ Townscape eg age, style, height, quality etc of buildings KEY CONSIDERATIONS

19. Suggested process and estimated timings 19 1. Evidence gathering 2. Document production 3. Public consultation on draft SPD 4. Finalise SPD given comments 5. Adopt SPD (Env Scrutiny) 2-4 months2 months4-6 weeksMin 1 month (more if need to repeat steps 2 & 3) Initial meeting with JUDT – review study area and first analysis Public meeting/workshop in November (PACT AGM) Second public meeting/workshop to be arranged – will start process of preparing initial ‘Visioning Document’ PROCESS TO DATE/NEXT STEPS