2018-12-17 General Committee Meeting Notes

RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY – NOT THE FINAL DECISION OF COUNCIL
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                    17 DECEMBER 2018


GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING - LIVE RECORD MEETING NOTES
17 DECEMBER 2018 - Crs. Frank Wilkie (Chair), Ingrid Jackson, Joe Jurisevic, Frank Pardon,
Brian Stockwell and Tony Wellington
Apology: Cr Jess Glasgow

1    51987.2951.01 - MINOR CHANGE TO A DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL FOR ADDITIONS
     TO A DETACHED HOUSE TO INCLUDE A SWIMMING POOL, DECK AND OTHER
     STRUCTURES SEAWARD OF THE COASTAL BUILDING LINE SITUATED AT 42
     SEAVIEW TERRACE, SUNSHINE BEACH
     Motion
     Moved:            Cr Pardon
     Seconded:         Cr Wellington
     That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment
     Committee Meeting dated 11 December 2018 regarding Application No. 51987.2951.01 to
     make a minor change to an existing approval for additions to a detached house to include a
     swimming pool, deck and other structures seaward of the coastal building line situated at 42
     Seaview Tce, Sunshine Beach and:
     A.   Refuse the change for the following reasons:
          1.     The proposal is in conflict with the assessment benchmarks of the State Planning
                 Policy as it proposes development in an Erosion Prone Area and Natural Hazard
                 Area.
          2.     Development seaward of the Coastal Building Line is contrary to the building
                 setbacks contained in the Planning Scheme and the setback provided under
                 State Code 8; Coastal Development and Tidal Works of the State development
                 assessment provisions.
          3.     Recent modelling carried out by the Council indicates significant erosion is likely
                 to occur in the future which may threaten life and property should the proposed
                 development proceed.
          1.4. The proposal does not comply with the Planning Scheme in force at the time of
               the original approval, given the extent of excavation and vegetation removal in a
               sand dune area.
          2.5. The proposal does not comply with the Natural Resources Overlay Code for
               Coastal Protection as it has the potential to adversely impact on natural coastal
               processes.
          3.6. Given the site is affected by the Coastal Building Line and is located in a highly
               vulnerable erosion prone area, the proposed 6m setback is not sufficient to
               minimise the risk of erosion.
          7.     The proposal does not comply with the Biodiversity Overlay Code as vegetation
                 is proposed to be removed within the Environmental Protection Overlay placing
                 the integrity and resilience of the foreshore at risk.
          4.8. The proposal is contrary to the Overall Outcomes for the Eastern Beaches
               Locality as it does not protect the dunal area and natural environment nor
               maintain the safety of people and works.
     B.   Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.

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