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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT - 8 AUGUST 2023 · Committee to Council report
ORDINARY MEETING 17 AUGUST 2023 8.2 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT - 8 AUGUST 2023 ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Tom Wegener (Chair) Councillor Clare Stewart Councillor Brian Stockwell NON COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Amelia Lorentson Councillor Frank Wilkie EXECUTIVE Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock Director Strategy and Environment and Sustainable Development Kim Rawlings Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh APOLOGIES Councillor Karen Finzel COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL 5.1. EASTERN BEACHES FORESHORE RESERVES MANAGEMENT PLAN - COMMUNITY CONSULTATION OVERVIEW AND PROPOSED CHANGES In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter: I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter as in early 2020, I received an electoral donation of $500 from Susan Francis. Susan Francis is the partner of Barry Cotterell. Barry Cotterell is the President of the Peregian Beach Community Association (PBCA). The PBCA has made submissions requesting council address illegal encroachments. Neither I nor the PBCA stand to gain personally or materially through the introduction of this shire- wide policy however I make this declaration out of an "abundance of caution” given the possible scope and interpretation of Conflict of Interest rulings. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I believe I can make an impartial decision in the public interest in this matter and l therefore choose to remain in the meeting room. However, I will respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can remain and participate in the decision. That Planning and Environment Committee Agenda Item 1 be referred to the General Committee due to the significance of the issue. 5.2. MCU22/0039 – APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE - RELOCATABLE HOME PARK (COMMUNITY AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING - 32 DWELLINGS) AT 55 AND 70 CARPENTERS RD, COOROY That Planning and Environment Committee Agenda Item 2 be referred to the General Committee due to the significance of the issue and for further information.
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ORDINARY MEETING 17 AUGUST 2023 5.3. THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS POLICY REVIEW In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter: I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter due to my long standing connection with Noosa District Landcare as one of the inaugural members of the unincorporated group dating back to the 1980s and a current ordinary member. Noosa District Landcare is identified as being consulted in the report. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias considering the community nature of this relationship. I believe I can make an impartial decision in the public interest in this matter and l therefore choose to remain in the meeting room. However, I will respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can remain and participate in the decision. That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 3 be referred to the General Committee due to the significance of the issue. 6.1. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY JUNE 2023 In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell provided the following declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter: I, Cr Stockwell declare I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter as follows: Suncoast Building Approvals is identified as the applicant in number 18 for Development Application EXE23/0016. I contracted Suncoast Building Approvals to undertake Building Certification for my proposed residence in Boreen Point on the 29 November 2021. This process is currently underway. The total fees associated with the completion of the certification and inspection regime is $5,904 which includes Noosa Council Plumbing and Drainage fees. As a result of my conflict of interest I will now leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on. That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 8 August 2023 regarding planning applications that have been decided by delegated authority. Committee Recommendation That the report of the Planning & Environment Committee dated 8 August 2023 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.