2014-12-09 Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                   9 DECEMBER 2014


Stormwater runoff is to be treated through rain gardens within lots 26, 27, and 28 and rain gardens
within the road reserve for lots 21-25 inclusive. A bio retention swale along the western side of the
access road treats surface water in conjunction with run off from lots 17 -20 and Lots 29- 32.
The applicant proposes to rehabilitate a 10m wide corridor for the full length and both sides of the
waterways except for an area near the existing stub road. A footpath is proposed from the end of both
cul de sac’s connecting to the proposed footbridge and the existing pathway to the north. The foot
bridge proposed across the waterway is also part of the stormwater detention strategy for the
development.
The applicant seeks to provide a playground in lieu of the Park portion of the Infrastructure Charges
as provided for under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009. An Infrastructure Agreement is proposed to
secure the playground in lieu of the Park Charge or if the Park Charges is paid, a refund of the Park
Contribution amount paid. The draft Infrastructure Agreement is currently being reviewed.
2.     SITE DETAILS
2.1. Background
This application is essentially Stage 3 of a 6 staged development, with each stage being submitted as
individual applications. Stage’s 4 (MCU13/0226 & REC13/0148), 5 (REC14/0008) and 6
(REC14/0009) are before Council.
    Stage 1 has been approved creating Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 fronting Lake Macdonald Drive
      (REC13/0015)
    Stage 2 has been approved creating Lot’s 5, 6 and 7 fronting Wilgee Court (REC13/0095).
    Stage 4 - MCU13/0226 & REC13/0148 is located adjoining Stage 3 and proposes 25 residential
      lots.
    Stage 5 – REC14/0008 proposes 5 residential lots and is before Council
    Stage 6 - REC14/0009 proposes 4 residential lots and is before Council
2.2.   Site Description
The site is traversed by two tributaries of Six Mile Creek, described as the eastern and western
tributaries. The location of the tributaries is shown in Figure 2 below. The western tributary runs from
south to north and the eastern tributary runs from the east to the north west corner of the land. The
land is pasture except for a narrow stand of riparian vegetation along the tributaries and a low lying
area to the southwest corner of the lot. The site slopes gently from the northern boundary toward the
tributaries.




                                                                         Figure 2 - Tributary location



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