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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 18 FEBRUARY 2019
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING - LIVE RECORD MEETING NOTES
18 FEBRUARY 2019 - Crs. Ingrid Jackson (Acting Chair), Jess Glasgow, Joe Jurisevic,
Frank Pardon, Brian Stockwell and Tony Wellington
Apology: Cr Frank Wilkie
APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSON
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Pardon
That the Committee appoint Cr Jackson as the Acting Chairperson for the meeting.
Carried.
1 RAL18/0009 – DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION TO RECONFIGURE A LOT FOR 1 INTO
2 LOTS AT 20 MITTI STREET, NOOSA HEADS
Cr Glasgow declared a real conflict of interest in this matter (as defined in section 175D of the Local
Government Act 2009) due to his close friendship with the applicants, Peter and Sarah Loxton.
Cr Glasgow left the meeting room for the debate and decision on this matter.
Motion
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 12 February 2019 regarding Application No.
RAL18/0009 for a Development Permit to Reconfigure a Lot - 1 lot into 2 lots situated at 20
Mitti Street, Noosa Heads and:
A. Refuse Application No. RAL18/0009 for a Development Permit for Reconfiguring A Lot
- 1 lot into 2 lots, situated at 20 Mitti Street, Noosa Heads for the following reasons:
1. The proposal is not consistent with The Noosa Plan’s Reconfiguring a Lot Code
as the proposed lots are not suitable for their intended use as they do not contain
house site areas 100% above the 1% AEP flood level with lot 1 subject to
significant flooding from an overland drainage path.
2. The proposal has not demonstrated suitable, safe and appropriate access to Lot
1.
3. The applicant has not sufficiently demonstrated the proposal will not cause offsite
flooding impacts.
4. The proposed lots are not consistent with The Noosa Plan’s Noosa Heads
Locality Code as the proposal will not maintain the safety of people and will not
achieve a high level of residential amenity for residents given the overland
drainage path that traverses the property.
5. The proposed reconfiguration will ultimately place more people within an area
which has a clear risk of flooding compromising people’s safety.
6. The proposed lots do not comply with The Noosa Plan’s Reconfiguring a Lot
Code as the lots are located within 50m of Noosa National Park.
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B. Advise the applicant that a Detached House is permitted to have only 1 kitchen and
laundry pursuant to the Noosa Plan’s Detached House Code and therefore the any
second kitchen and/or any second laundry must be removed.
C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
Amendment
Moved: Cr Jackson
Seconded: Cr Pardon
That Item B be deleted from the motion.
Carried.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 12 February 2019 regarding Application No.
RAL18/0009 for a Development Permit to Reconfigure a Lot - 1 lot into 2 lots situated at 20
Mitti Street, Noosa Heads and:
A. Refuse Application No. RAL18/0009 for a Development Permit for Reconfiguring A Lot
- 1 lot into 2 lots, situated at 20 Mitti Street, Noosa Heads for the following reasons:
1. The proposal is not consistent with The Noosa Plan’s Reconfiguring a Lot Code
as the proposed lots are not suitable for their intended use as they do not contain
house site areas 100% above the 1% AEP flood level with lot 1 subject to
significant flooding from an overland drainage path.
2. The proposal has not demonstrated suitable, safe and appropriate access to Lot
1.
3. The applicant has not sufficiently demonstrated the proposal will not cause offsite
flooding impacts.
4. The proposed lots are not consistent with The Noosa Plan’s Noosa Heads
Locality Code as the proposal will not maintain the safety of people and will not
achieve a high level of residential amenity for residents given the overland
drainage path that traverses the property.
5. The proposed reconfiguration will ultimately place more people within an area
which has a clear risk of flooding compromising people’s safety.
6. The proposed lots do not comply with The Noosa Plan’s Reconfiguring a Lot
Code as the lots are located within 50m of Noosa National Park.
B. Advise the applicant that a Detached House is permitted to have only 1 kitchen and
laundry pursuant to the Noosa Plan’s Detached House Code and therefore the second
kitchen and any second laundry must be removed.
CB. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
Carried.
Cr Glasgow returned to the meeting.
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2 MCU18/0165 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR
MULTIPLE HOUSING TYPE 4 CONVENTIONAL (17 DWELLING UNITS) AT 25 KAURI
STREET, COOROY
Refer to Further Report at Item 6.
3 ENVIRONMENT GRANTS POLICY
Refer to Further Report at Item 7.
4 PEREGIAN DIGITAL HUB – HALF-YEARLY UPDATE TO 31 DECEMBER 2018
Motion
Moved: Cr Pardon
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Digital Hub Director to the Council Meeting dated 12
February 2019 providing an update on the activities of the Peregian Digital Hub for the period
1 July 2018 to 31 December 2018.
Amendment
Moved: Cr Jackson
Seconded: -
That the following words be added to the motion:
“and request that an update on the activities and performance of the Peregian Digital Hub
for the period 1 July 2018 – 30 June 2019 be brought to a round of Council meetings before
or by September 2019.”
The amendment was withdrawn.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Pardon
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Digital Hub Director to the Council Meeting dated 12
February 2019 providing an update on the activities of the Peregian Digital Hub for the period
1 July 2018 to 31 December 2018.
Carried.
The meeting adjourned at 12.07pm.
The meeting resumed at 12.15pm.
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5 SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION ONLINE PLATFORM ISSUES PAPER
Motion
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Glasgow
That Council note the report by the Director Corporate Services and Director Environment
and Sustainable Development to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 12
February 2019 and note the Short Term Accommodation Online Platform Issues Paper.
Amendment
Moved: Cr Jackson
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That the following words be added to the motion:
“, on the understanding that this is not an adoption of any of the options identified in the
paper.”
Cr Jackson called for a division on the voting. The amendment was lost 1/5.
For: Cr Jackson
Against: Crs. Wellington, Stockwell, Glasgow, Pardon and Jurisevic.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Glasgow
That Council note the report by the Director Corporate Services and Director Environment
and Sustainable Development to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 12
February 2019 and note the Short Term Accommodation Online Platform Issues Paper.
Carried.
6 FURTHER REPORT - MCU18/0166 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL
CHANGE OF USE FOR MULTIPLE HOUSING TYPE 4 CONVENTIONAL (17 DWELLING
UNITS) AT 25 KAURI STREET, COOROY
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Wellington
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 12 February 2019 and the further report to the General Committee
Meeting dated 18 February 2019 regarding Application No. MCU18/0165 for a Development
Permit for Material Change of Use - Multiple Housing - Type 4 Conventional (17 dwelling
units) situated at 25 Kauri Street, Cooroy and:
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Section 5
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A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions:
PLANNING
When Conditions must be Complied With
1. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied
with prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times
while the use continues.
Approved Plans
2. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply
with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the
following table unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
DA01 18 Site Calculations & Staging Plan, prepared by All 05-02-2019
Design and Drafting
DA02 18 Site Plan, prepared by All Design and Drafting 05-02-2019
DA03 18 Site Plan – Landscaping and Fencing, prepared by 05-02-2019
All Design and Drafting
DA04 18 Site Elevations, prepared by All Design and Drafting 05-02-2019
DA05 18 Site Elevations, prepared by All Design and Drafting 05-02-2019
DA06 18 Unit Type T1A, prepared by All Design and Drafting 05-02-2019
DA08 18 Unit Type T1B, prepared by All Design and Drafting 05-02-2019
DA09 18 Unit Type T2, prepared by All Design and Drafting 05-02-2019
DA10 18 Unit Type T3, prepared by All Design and Drafting 05-02-2019
DA11 18 Exterior Materials and Colours, prepared by All 05-02-2019
Design and Drafting
Performance Bond
3. Security in the form of a cash bond or trading bank guarantee to the sum of
$35,000 must be submitted to Council, to secure performance of all conditions of
this approval, prior to the issue of a Development Permit for Operational Works.
The cash bond or trading bank guarantee will be returned on performance of the
conditions of approval less any costs incurred by Council in respect of enforcing
performance of this permit. Council reserves the right to call upon the bond or
guaranteed sum to effect compliance with conditions.
4. The requirements of this development approval are to be effected, prior to the
use of the premises. Council reserves the right to call upon the bond or
guaranteed sum referred to in this approval to effect compliance with conditions.
Building Height
5. The maximum height of the development must not exceed 8 metres above the
finished ground level and the natural ground level.
6. Certification must be submitted to Council from a Licensed Surveyor which
certifies that the buildings do not exceed the maximum height requirement of this
Decision Notice.
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Building Appearance
7. A mix of materials and colours must be incorporated into the external building
finishes reflective of Cooroy’s traditional character and the schedule detailed on
All Design and Drafting plan DA11 and dated 5 February 2019.
8. All air conditioning units or other mechanical equipment must be fully enclosed
or screened such that they are not visible from the street frontages nor adjoining
properties.
Fencing and Walls
9. Fencing must be generally in accordance with the approved plans and setback
an average of 1 metre from the front property boundary and articulated by
stepping the design at maximum 5 metre intervals. Any fencing on the front
boundary must either:
a. not exceed a maximum height of 1.2m
b. be of open construction.
10. The area of land between the fence and the front property boundary must be
densely landscaped to screen any fencing from the street.
Clothes Drying Areas
11. Each dwelling unit must be provided with access to an outdoor clothes line which
is screened from public view.
Community Management Statement
12. Any proposed Community Management Statement required for the development
pursuant to the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 must be
submitted to Council for endorsement at the same time as submission of the
Building Format Plan (or similar) to Council for compliance assessment.
13. All clauses and by-laws of the proposed Community Management Statement
must accord with the requirements of this Decision Notice.
ENGINEERING
Site Access and Driveway
14. Vehicular access driveways to serve the development shall be constructed from
the Kauri Street and Olivine Street frontages of the site generally in accordance
with the final approved layout plans and as amended by the conditions of this
permit and in compliance with the applicable engineering standards and
drawings.
15. Sealed access driveways must be provided from Kauri Street and Olivine Street
frontages of the site to all parking and manoeuvring areas of the development
generally in accordance with the final approved layout plans as amended by the
conditions of this permit. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an
Operational Works approval and must include in particular:
15.1. Driveway crossovers generally in accordance with IPWEAQ standard
drawings R-049 and R-050, and to grades that prevent vehicles from
scraping and/or bottoming whilst also allowing for compliant grades and
levels that match any existing or proposed pathway and grassed verge
without posing trip or safety hazards to the public.
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15.2. For pedestrian safety on the footpath and vehicles exiting the site, the
driveway and any associated fencing or vegetation near the driveway must
comply with the minimum sight line requirements as defined in AS/NZ
2890.1, section 3.2.4.
15.3. The proposed driveway must have a maximum width of 6m at kerb line.
15.4. Driveway must have clearance of 1.0m from a power pole and 0.5m from
and any service pit or manhole (eg telecommunication pit, water metre)
unless a written approval obtained from the relevant provider.
16. All vehicles must enter and leave the site in a forward direction.
Car Parking
17. Car parking must be provided within the site generally as shown on the final
approved layout plans. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an
Operational Works approval and must be in compliance with the provisions
AS/NZS 2890.1-2004 for user class 1A with allowance for vehicles to enter and
leave the site in a forward gear and with a minimum head clearance (headroom)
at any point of 2.2m.
18. The internal dimensions and doorway openings of all enclosed garages must be
designed and constructed to comply with the provisions of section 5.4 of AS/NZS
2890.1. The applicant must demonstrate compliance by illustrating these
dimensions on the plans submitted for both Operational Works approval and
Building Works approval.
19. All visitor carpark spaces must be clearly defined by line marking each space
with the words “Visitor Parking Only” and by sign posting each space with similar
wording.
20. All car parking areas and access driveways must be maintained exclusively for
vehicle parking and manoeuvring and kept in a tidy and safe condition at all times.
Roadworks Widening
21. The full length of the Kauri Street and Olivine Street frontages of the development
site must be upgraded by providing kerb & channel, bitumen road widening,
stormwater structures and landscaping improvements to the footpath in
accordance with an Operational Works approval. The works must include but are
not limited to the following:
21.1. In regard to the Kauri Street frontage, the new kerb and channel must be
aligned so that it is offset 8 metres from the existing kerb and channel on
the western side of Kauri Street measured from the nominal face of the
kerb. The new kerb and channel must be extended to the north,
approximately, to the prolongation of the common boundary of No 21 and
19A Kauri Street and join smoothly with the existing kerb and channel.
21.2. In regard to the Olivine Street frontage the new kerb and channel must be
aligned at about 12m offset from and parallel to the property boundary and
must extend for the full frontage of the subject site. The works shall include
suitable tapers extending beyond the frontage of the subject site to
smoothly join to the existing pavement.
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21.3. The works (Kauri Street, Olivine Street and the intersection) must include
suitable drainage structures and stormwater collection to ensure that runoff
from the road formation is collected, controlled and directed to ensure that
the roadway is safely trafficable and must be in compliance with the
relevant sections of the Queensland Urban Drainage Manual (QUDM).
21.4. As part of the application for operational works, the developer’s civil
engineering consultant shall investigate and report on the possible
deficiencies in the existing stormwater system, to the western end of Agate
Street and including inspection by closed circuit television (CCTV) of the
existing stormwater system. The developer is required to rectify any
deficient stormwater pipes or structures extending from the development
frontage down to and including the manhole downstream of the 600x1200
box culvert which crosses Kauri Street.
21.5. The design and construction of all works shall be carried out in accordance
with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy PSP05 – Engineering Design
Standards – Roads, Drainage and Earthworks and the applicable
engineering standards current at the time of construction.
The above condition is imposed pursuant to s145 of the Planning Act 2016
being non-trunk infrastructure.
22. All associated and ancillary work including pavement correction to the existing
pavement, drainage works, modification of the footpath, and adjustments to the
existing infrastructure must be undertaken to complete the roadworks widening
and must be carried out in accordance with the applicable engineering standards
and the tree retention requirements of this approval.
In this regard a schedule of works, specifications and plans detailing this work
shall be prepared and submitted to Council for approval prior to obtaining a
Development Permit for Operational Works
23. The applicant must truncate the boundaries at the intersection of Kauri Street
and Olivine Street and dedicate the truncated section as “Road”. The truncation
must be in accordance with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy PSP 5 –
Engineering Design Standards- Roads, Drainage and Earthworks part 3.13 (g).
The dedication must be undertaken at no cost to Council.
Pathway and Frontage Works
24. A new 2.0m wide concrete path must be constructed along the Kauri Street and
Olivine Street frontages of the site in accordance with an Operational Works
approval and to a desirable and smooth alignment for the comfort of users and
protection of trees identified in this permit for retention. The new path must be in
compliance with IPWEAQ standard drawing SEQ R-065 Concrete Pathway
Construction Details.
The works must include a sufficient number of pram ramps to be provided near
the intersection of Kauri Street and Olivine Street where identified by Council to
connect to existing and proposed pathways network.
The above condition is imposed pursuant to s145 of the Planning Act 2016 being
non-trunk infrastructure.
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25. All paths, pram ramps, driveways and parking areas shall be designed and
constructed to ensure pedestrian safety using non-slip materials, to produce an
evenly graded surface finish, and to be in accordance with the Disability
Discrimination Act 1992 and Australian Standard 1428.1 Design for Access &
Mobility.
26. Footpath improvements such as topsoiling, grassing, tree retention and tree
planting are required to the Kauri Street and Olivine Street frontages of the site
in accordance with Planning Scheme Policy PSP03 Landscaping Plants &
Guidelines and in compliance with Operational Works approval.
27. The new path and frontage works must generally match the existing adjoining
surfaces without causing a trip hazard and extend beyond the frontage where
necessary to join and taper smoothly with any existing adjoining path and
surfaces.
Stormwater Drainage
28. The site must be provided with a stormwater drainage system connecting to a
lawful point of discharge. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an
Operational Works approval and the Queensland Urban Drainage Manual
(QUDM) and the design be prepared and certified by a Registered Professional
Civil Engineer, and must include/address in particular the following:
28.1. Collection and discharge of stormwater to Council’s existing drainage
system in Kauri Street generally in accordance with Drawing No 2018068-
P01 dated 12/09/2018 by 360 Civil Consulting and including the provision
of any required inter-allotment drainage within the site.
28.2. Must be no net increase in the rate of stormwater runoff from the current
undeveloped condition of the site.
28.3. Where applicable, extension of the site stormwater system to
accommodate stormwater from external adjoining properties, including
registration of drainage easements.
28.4. The use of gravity stormwater drainage and not surcharge pits.
29. A CCTV inspection must be carried out by a Council approved CCTV contractor
upon satisfactory completion of construction works. The developer will be
responsible for the full cost of CCTV inspection, including any additional
inspection necessary following defect identification and rectification.
Easements
30. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the relevant service provider, any public or
third party infrastructure located on the subject site must be placed within an
easement registered against the title of the property.
31. All easements must be designed in accordance with the planning scheme and
granted at no cost to the Grantee. Where the Grantee is Council or a service
authority, the easement documentation must be in accordance with the Grantee’s
standard easement terms. Draft easement documentation must be submitted to
Council for endorsement.
32. All works must be kept clear of any existing or proposed easements on the
subject land, unless agreed otherwise in writing by the Grantee.
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Earthworks
33. All earthworks must be undertaken in accordance with a development permit for
Operational Works and in compliance with the provisions of AS 3798: Guidelines
on Earthworks for Commercial and Residential Development, with geotechnical
testing undertaken in accordance with Section 8 of the Standard, and to a
minimum of ‘Level 2’ supervision Test results as required by AS 3798 and/or the
directions of the supervising engineer. A certification of the earthworks must be
provided by a RPEQ and submitted to Council prior to the final inspection of the
completed works by Council.
34. Earthworks works required on site must be carried out so as not to cause the
additional ponding of water on any adjoining lands or the blockage of, or
interference with, any natural watercourses.
35. Earthworks carried out on site must not affect the structural integrity of any of the
existing fences and/or structures and/or lands that border the development site.
Fences that are affected must be replaced prior to the Building Certifier issuing
the Certificate of Classification. In this regard any fences to be replaced must be
clearly shown on the plans submitted for Operational Works approval.
36. All earthworks and any associated batters must be contained entirely within the
subject site unless written permission from the respective landowner(s) is
provided to Council.
37. Where the development involves changes to the existing levels over, or adjacent
to, drainage, water supply or sewerage infrastructure, all access chamber
surface levels must be adjusted to provide a freeboard of 100mm above the
finished ground surface level or as required by the service provider and/or the
approved plans for Operational Works.
38. All retaining walls and stormwater headwalls must be designed and constructed
in accordance with the planning scheme and must be certified by an RPEQ where
exceeding 1.0m in height. All retaining walls that are publicly accessible and
exceed 1.0m in height must be fitted with a commercial grade safety fence.
Erosion and Sediment Control
39. Any person acting on this permit must prevent erosion and sediment export from
leaving the site. Site control measures such as silt fencing, controlled gravel
access to the site and controlled disposal of waste, will be necessary.
In this regard plans prepared by suitably qualified person detailing the methods
and measures of controlling erosion and sediment are required to be submitted
to the Council in conjunction with an application for the Development Permit for
Operational Works.
Water & Sewer Connections
40. An underground connection to reticulated water and sewerage must be provided
to the development site in accordance with the standards and requirements of
Northern SEQ Distributor–Retailer Authority (Unitywater).
41. A Certificate of Completion from the Northern SEQ Distributor–Retailer Authority
(Unitywater) must be submitted to Council that certifies an underground
connection to reticulated water and sewerage has been provided to the
development site.
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Electricity and Telecommunication Services
42. Underground reticulated electricity and telecommunication services must be
provided to the development site in accordance with an approval for Operational
Works and be in compliance with the standards and requirements of the relevant
service provider.
43. Unless otherwise stipulated by telecommunications legislation at the time of
construction, the development must be provided with all necessary conduits, pits
and pipes to accommodate the future connection of optic fibre technology
telecommunications.
44. Certification must be submitted to Council from all relevant service providers
which certifies that the development has met the requirements of this Decision
Notice and all applicable legislation at the time of construction.
45. Conduits for electrical power or other services and connections proposed to be
installed within existing and proposed road reserves under existing sealed
carriageways, concrete pathways, concrete/sealed driveways or vegetation
identified for retention must be installed by boring. Trenching is not permitted,
unless specifically approved by Council.
General - Engineering
46. A suitably qualified Registered Professional Engineer must prepare engineering
drawings and specifications for all engineering works that will become Council
infrastructure, which must be submitted in conjunction with an application for a
Development Permit for Operational Works. To avoid conflict with underground
pipes or services, all existing and proposed services required by the development
shall be shown on the plans.
47. Any alteration of any public utility or other facilities necessitated by the
development of the land or associated construction works external to the site
must be at no cost to Council.
LANDSCAPE & ECOLOGY
Landscaping & Vegetation Clearing
48. The development site must be landscaped. The works must be undertaken in
accordance with an Operational Works approval and the Noosa Planning
Scheme Policy 3 Landscaping Plants and Guidelines for Cooroy and must
include in particular:
48.1. Trees 1, 2 and 3 (Eucalyptus tereticornis) located in the road reserve and
identified in the Arboricultural Impact Assessment Report by Consult
Arborist Pty Ltd dated 16.01.2019 must be retained. A further arborist
report based on the approved plans must be submitted for approval which
details the methods for the retention of the trees.
48.2. The further arborist report must assess the capacity to retain vegetation
situated within the existing property boundary at the corner of Kauri and
Olivine Streets.
48.3. Provide landscaping plans using local native species that provide detailed
sections and plan of a landscaped buffer to the building setback adjacent
to Kauri and Olivine Street respectively to buffer the adjacent residential
uses from the development.
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48.4. Provide 100L NATSPEC street trees every 8m of road frontage, positioned
in a manner that supports adequate sightlines and maintains existing trees
identified for retention in this permit.
48.5. Provide details of internal landscaping to the development, including
provision of suitable growing media and area to sustain landscaping, which
will provide shading and soften the visual appearance of the development.
48.6. Provide landscaping to each dwelling frontages and internal driveway
networks to provide shade and visual amenity.
48.7. Provide 1 suitable large canopy shade tree in the centre median near the
2 visitor car spaces at the Y junction located internal to the site.
48.8. Provide details of the methods to be used during the vegetation clearing
including the use of licensed spotter/catchers, disposal of cleared
vegetation, methods to ensure retained vegetation is protected from
development works, in particular where works are proposed adjacent to
root zones of vegetation located on the road reserve with reference to
current AS 4970-2009 Protection of Trees on Development Sites.
49. The open space and setback areas are to be landscaped in accordance with
Council’s Policy on Landscaping Guidelines and a properly prepared landscape
plan prepared by a suitably qualified Landscape Architect or Horticulturalist. Such
landscaping is to be completed prior to the premises being occupied and
maintained at all times thereafter.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Waste Management
50. The developer must provide waste storage and disposal facilities in accordance
with Planning Scheme Policy No. 9 “Waste Management Multi-Dwellings and
Commercial and Industrial Premises”. The facilities must include an external
impervious area correctly sized for all refuse and recycling containers and
suitably screened from public places and neighbouring properties. A bin wash
area is required with a cold-water tap, hose and drain outlet connected to sewer,
via a bucket trap. The drain outlet must be designed to prevent storm water entry
to the sewerage system. This can be achieved with a nib wall 50mm high and up
to 700mm x 700mm wide (max 0.5m²), or alternatively the waste area can be
roofed, or any other design approved by Council.
51. Refuse containers must be provided in accordance with the requirements of the
Environmental Protection (Interim Waste) Regulation 1996 and (Waste
Management) Regulation 2000, for the storage and collection of refuse.
Mechanical Equipment
52. Written certification is required from a suitably qualified person confirming that
sound pressure levels from all mechanical plant and equipment comply with the
following:
a. Air-conditioning and Refrigeration
7am to 10pm: Maximum background + 5dB(A)
10pm to 7am: Maximum background + 3dB(A)
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b. Pumps
7am to 7pm: Maximum background + 5dB(A)
7pm to 10pm: Maximum background + 3dB(A)
10pm to 7am: No audible noise.
53. The certification must be submitted to Council, which certifies that operational
noise from any fixed plant and equipment complies with the requirements of this
Decision Notice
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
Carried.
7 FURTHER REPORT - ENVIRONMENT GRANTS POLICY
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Jackson
Seconded: Cr Pardon
That Council note the report by the Environmental Services Manager to the Planning &
Environment Committee meeting dated 12 February 2019 and the further report to the
General Committee meeting dated 18 February 2019 and:
A. Adopt the Environment Grants Policy as set out in Attachment 1 to the report to the
General Committee meeting dated 18 February 2019 with the addition of the following
words:
“CONDITIONS OF FUNDING
All successful applicants will be required to enter into a funding deed of agreement with
Council and acquit funds within the allocated timeframes. The timeframes and acquittal
requirements are outlined in the supporting Grant Guidelines for the specific funding
program. Successful applicants will be required to actively and publicly acknowledge
Council’s support.”
B. Approve Interim Evaluation Criteria for the next round (February 2019) of Environment
Grants only, based on relevant Strategic Outcomes of the Biodiversity and Waterways,
Wetlands and Coasts themes in the Draft Environment Strategy, listed below;
Ecological linkages and connecting habitat areas are improved and rehabilitated
to increase landscape connectivity and species resilience.
Community conservation partnerships on public and private land are developed
to deliver successful biodiversity conservation outcomes.
Terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, as well as fauna and flora species, are
protected from significant human impacts.
Invasive pest species are managed strategically to reduce impacts on native
species and habitats, fisheries, recreation and tourism values.
Water quality, riparian areas and catchment health is protected and improved by
partnering with landholders and stakeholders to actively manage and rehabilitate
priority stream reaches.
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Aquatic biodiversity is improved through the preservation and enhancement of
diverse instream, riparian and wetland habitats.
Point source and diffuse pollution is identified and effectively managed to reduce
impacts on waterways, wetlands and coasts.
Waterways, wetlands and coastal environments are protected, managed and
maintained in their natural state and are enhanced to support healthy and diverse
ecosystems.
The quality and quantity of groundwater, surface water and wastewater
discharge is optimised to minimise impacts to receiving waters, aquatic
ecosystems and human health.
C. As a result of the introduction of a new separate Environment Grants Program and
Policy, Council approve the amendments required to the Community Grants Policy as
detailed in Attachment 2 to the report to the General Committee meeting dated 18
February 2019; and
D. Authorise the CEO to make any required minor amendments to the Policies prior to
publication.
Carried.
8 DRAFT ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY AND ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING
POLICY
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Manager Environmental Services to the General
Committee Meeting dated 18 February 2019 and:
A. Adopt the Environment and Sustainable Living Policy provided at Attachment 1 to the
report;
B. Approve the draft Environment Strategy for the purposes of community consultation,
as provided at Attachment 2 to the report.
C. Approve the Community Engagement & Communications Plan for the draft
Environment Strategy, as provided at Attachment 3 to the report.
Carried.
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9 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - JANUARY 2019
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Glasgow
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee
Meeting dated 18 February 2019 outlining January 2019 year to date financial performance
against budget.
Carried.
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