2018-02-06 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                     6 FEBRUARY 2018


The proposed stormwater infrastructure also does not satisfy the criteria for a conversion from
“non-trunk” to “trunk” classification and therefore an offset against the infrastructure charges is
not warranted. While the proposed stormwater detention basin will result in some improvements
to stormwater management in the area for the 2 direct neighbours and overland flow for the area,
it does so simply because the site is the lowest point in the catchment, with the basin designed
and sized to meet the requirements for their development only. Further, Civil Operations advise
that since 3 stormwater pits have been replaced in the last 5 years, there have been no callouts
to this area due to any stormwater management issues.
It is therefore recommended that no offset be granted given the stormwater detention basin is
required to manage stormwater for this development and there are no identified stormwater
management issues for this area.
Notably, the infrastructure charge should also be amended to align with the revised staging plan
now being proposed.

4.     CONSULTATION
4.1. Other Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers:
     Environment Officer
     Coordinator, Operational Works
     Infrastructure Assessment Coordinator
     Manager Civil Operations

5.     CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
It is concluded that the amended staging plan is acceptable. However, the proposal to remove
the requirement for an alternative access to lots 7 & 8 and associated roadworks is not
acceptable as it is desirable that these lots have road frontage. Further, it is not recommended
that Council offset the infrastructure charges payable for the development given the stormwater
detention basin is required to serve the subject development and does not serve a trunk purpose.

Departments/Sections Consulted:
     Chief Executive Officer       Community Services                          Corporate Services
     Executive Officer             Community Development                       Financial Services
     Executive Support             Community Facilities                        ICT
                                   Libraries & Galleries                       Procurement & Fleet
                                   Local Laws                                  Property
                                   Waste & Environmental Health                Revenue Services

     Executive Services        x   Environment & Sustainable Development   x   Infrastructure Services
     Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services                Asset Management
     Customer Service          x   Development Assessment                      Buildings and Facilities
     Governance                    Economic Development                    x   Civil Operations
     People and Culture            Environmental Services                      Disaster Management
                                   Strategic Land Use Planning                 Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                               Design and Delivery




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