2020-09-08 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                8 SEPTEMBER 2020




      Figure 1 – Existing 3 lots                      Figure 2 – Proposed Subdivision


The applicant subsequently lodged an appeal against the decision seeking that the subdivision be
approved subject to reasonable and relevant conditions.
During the course of the appeal, mediation was attended with the appellant whereupon the
appellant agreed to:
    Undertake a level 3 investigation of the bridge to assess the level of service, structural
      integrity and remaining life of the bridge. The assessment was requested to provide an
      understanding of whether the bridge is safe to use, the bridge’s load limits and the extent of
      maintenance that may be required in the future, including any immediate repairs necessary.
    Prepare a flood report to determine the extent of flooding in the area to identify whether lot 2
      included a suitable area to be build a dwelling house and vehicle access thereto.
The bridge investigation shows that the bridge in Crawfords Road, while does not appear to be
constructed by Council, is in reasonable condition, but recommends that a 24 tonne load limit sign
and 10km/hr sign (to limit bounce) at both ends of the bridge be installed. The bridge girders and
decking being timber are also expected to require replacement within approximately 10 years. To
address these issues, the applicant has agreed to enter into an infrastructure agreement with
Council to pay for the full cost of the 2 x signs ($500) and 50% of the cost of replacing the girders
being $16,650. The total replacement cost of replacing the girders is $33,300 and will need to
occur within approximately 10 years.
The submitted flood study follows accepted industry best practice and is sufficiently
comprehensive. It shows the new lot (Lot 2) has a high level of flood immunity, being almost entirely
free of flooding in the 1%AEP event and contains a significant area flood-free in the probable
maximum flood event. Whereas the existing lot, at 126 Happy Jack Creek Road, being the small
‘slither’ of land along Happy Jack Creek Road, is almost entirely inundated during the 1%AEP
event and the probable maximum flood event and therefore contains no suitable flood free area to
construct a dwelling.




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