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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 15 MARCH 2021
Matters Raised Comments
Allotments are too small and streets too It is agreed that the size of the allotments are small
narrow to allow service vehicles to although these are generally consistent with lot sizes
operate for this type of land use. 6.0 metres road widths, with
2 metre verges on each side, would generally be
adequate to enable service vehicle movement. It is
agreed that the narrow (3.5 – 4 metre) one-way
roadways are not acceptable as there would be issues
using driveways and garages.
No adequate outdoor recreation areas Whilst no specific outdoor area has been created for
for children children there is no requirement within the planning
scheme for one to be provided.
No external works are proposed to If the development were to be approved conditions
provide cycling/pedestrian connectivity could be included requiring pedestrian/cycling
to Cooroy connectivity.
Cooroy already has sufficient number of Council has undertaken a housing needs analysis
retirement facilities which has identified a need for additional aged care,
but this development does not satisfy this need.
Will negatively impact local fauna Development within the Riparian Buffer is a concern.
A residential development on this land would
decrease grazing areas for local fauna
Clubhouse expansion will adversely As the clubhouse is proposed as a licensed premises,
impact on residents a detailed amplified music assessment is required to
determine the maximum allowable noise levels for any
amplified entertainment, hours of operation and
limitations to any outdoor dining areas.
Adjoining landowners have as of right The proposed residential development is adjacent to
permission to conduct rural uses rural land and raises the potential for adverse amenity
High density creates social issues and All residential development can result in conflict and
neighbourhood disputes dispute between neighbours noting that there are a
number of higher density developments within the
Shire which do not result in an increased number of
neighbourhood disputes.
No guarantee of economic benefit from Not planning related matters
construction as GemLife may use their
own contractors
The development will impinge on any
proposal to by-pass the town
The clubhouse could include gaming
machines in the future
6. CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
The application seeks to develop a senior living facility with 246 dwelling units and undertake
improvements to the adjoining golf club including the provision of a new club house.
The proposal raises concern due to significant conflict with the planning scheme as the
subject site is located within the Rural Zone and Open Space Recreation zone and outside
of the town boundary. It is intended that land within the Rural zone be used for
agricultural/rural activities and not for high density residential development. A high density
residential development on the subject site would have detrimental impacts on the rural
scenic amenity and diminish the capacity for agricultural/rural activity within proximity of the
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