2016-10-17 General Committee Meeting Notes

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                              17 OCTOBER 2016


Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting, 19 November 2015, Item 4, Page 13
That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planners to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2015 and:
A.   Proceed with the proposed planning scheme amendments as advertised with the following
     changes…
     1.    …
B.   Write to the Department of Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning requesting a
     review of KRA 57 (Wahpunga Range), specifically suggesting that a more locally
     appropriate separation area be determined having regard to topographical features that
     may provide a natural buffer.
Ordinary Meeting, 30 July 2015, Item 9, Page 8
That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 and:
A.   Agree to change the proposed amendments to the Planning Scheme in accordance with
     the Minister’s instructions and as outlined in the report; and
B.   Authorise the commencement of public consultation on the proposed Planning Scheme
     amendments in accordance with the requirements of Statutory Guideline 02/14 Making and
     Amending Local Planning Instruments.
Ordinary Meeting, 28 August 2014, Item 4, Page 15
That Council note the report by the Senior Strategic Planner to the Planning & Organisation
Committee dated 19 August 2014 and the further report to the General Committee Meeting dated
25 August 2014 and:
A.   Resolve to amend the planning scheme for the Shire of Noosa in accordance with the
     proposed amendments as outlined in the report submitted to the Planning & Organisation
     Committee on 19 August 2014, subject to the following amendments….
     i)….
     vii)…
B.   Request the Chief Executive Officer to write to the Minister for State Development,
     Infrastructure and Planning requesting a State Interest Review of the proposed
     amendments and the Minister’s approval for Council to commence public consultation on
     the proposed amendments.

Finance & Risk

Ensuring adequate training, information and publicity regarding the commencement of the
Amendments will help to avoid any potential disputes or non-compliance issues resulting from a
lack of awareness or understanding in the community about the changes.

Consultation

External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder

Consultation on the Amendments occurred from August to October 2015. Submissions received
were considered and changes made to the proposed planning scheme amendments as a result.
Further consultation and training with the building and design industry will occur as part of the
implementation phase.




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