2017-04-11 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                     11 APRIL 2017


The low scale form of the development is compatible with the surrounding natural environment and
the existing built form within and outside of the lease area.
Outcome 7.2
The location of prescribed tidal work ensures vegetation is cleared or disturbed only to the extent
reasonably necessary for the work.
No vegetation removal was required for the works.
Outcome 8.1
Prescribed tidal work does not have a significant adverse effect on the availability of public access
to foreshores, including public access proposed in the relevant planning scheme.
The works are contained within the lease area and do not significantly affect public access to the
foreshore.
Outcome 11.1
Prescribed tidal work has appropriate infrastructure, including, in particular, road access, parking
facilities, sewerage services and water services, having regard to—
      (a)   the nature and scale of the work; and
      (b)   the number of people that may be on or at the work at any time; and
      (c)      the number of vehicles that may be on or moored at the work at any time; and
      (d)   the protection of any foreshores near the work and the vegetation and marine plants
            on the foreshores.
The proposed changes to the deck areas facilitate an increase in commercial activity which allows
for greater patronage of the onsite café. No car parking facilities are provided to accommodate the
increased patronage and no toilets are available onsite. The site is situated adjacent to the Gympie
Terrace Mixed Use Zone which has existing issues associated with availability of car parking. It is
not considered reasonable to increase patronage without addressing increased parking demands.
Outcome 12.1
Prescribed tidal work is designed and constructed in a way to ensure it is structurally
sound, having regard to the following—
      (a)   relevant engineering standards;
      (b)      the location of the work;
      (c)      the purpose for which the work is to be used;
      (d)      the impact of flooding, tidal influences and hydrodynamic changes
As this application is a retrospective application there has been no opportunity to inspect the works
during the construction phase to determine compliance with relevant engineering standards.
CONSULTATION
Concurrence
The application was referred to the Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning
(SARA) as a concurrence agency. The Department’s response was issued on the 27 February
2017.
The department’s response was an approval with conditions.
Other Referrals
The application was assessed by following internal Council specialists:
    Development Engineer, Engineering

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