2021-04-06 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                              6 APRIL 2021


     Suitable location
Performance outcome PO1 of the Community Activities Code seeks to ensure that community
activity uses are located in a zone and on a site that is suitable for the intended purpose, where the
site is accessible to its patrons and is provided with adequate infrastructure and services. As
indicated above, the site is identified in the planning scheme for the intended purpose.
Youngcare submit that the premises will provide accommodation for high care disabled persons
between the ages of 18 and 65 who are highly dependent on support from carers. Four types of
accommodation are proposed to be provided at the facility which includes respite, share house,
apartments and villa. These types of housing are in short supply in the region and the development
will go some way to assisting in the provision of these types of accommodation. The proposal is
considered to meet the Performance Outcome PO8 of the Community Facilities Zone Code.
The proposed Residential Care Facility is proposed to be serviced by kerb-side waste collection the
same as other residential premises in Viewland Drive. While there may be an existing issue with
parked vehicles blocking access to kerbside waste bins on collection day, it is unlikely that the
addition of the proposed development will exacerbate the problem. The issue that needs to be
addressed elsewhere is whether the parking of vehicles in the street and additional traffic is resulting
from overflow from the nearby conference centre and resort.
     Noise
The architectural plans provided do not indicate locations for external air conditioner, generator or
other plant. These design aspects should be finalised and contained within the building or screened
with noise dampening barriers. This can be managed through conditions of approval.
It is unlikely that the overall noise generated from this facility will be significantly greater than that of
a multiple dwelling or high density development such as those surrounding the site. As residential
accommodation, the residents of this facility are entitled to quiet enjoyment of their own facility as
are surrounding residents. While there is potential for occasional disturbances due to behavioural
characteristics or other activities, it is unreasonable to expect that this would be significantly different
to that which would reasonably be expected within any other medium density environment.
Noise generated during construction activities however, can be managed through the planning
scheme codes by restricting hours and days of activity. It is considered prudent also to require from
the applicant, a construction management plan demonstrating how noise and traffic will be managed
during the construction phase of the project.
     Stormwater quality & quantity
The proposal includes 2 bio-basins to address stormwater quality. Council’s Environment Officer has
provided assessment indicating that, while some aspects of the design will need to be further
advanced in an operational works application, sufficient information has been provided to
demonstrate that water quality targets can be met by the proposed stormwater treatment system.
Appropriate conditions can be applied should the application be approved.
The proposal includes directing runoff from the majority of the site to Viewland Drive with a detention
tank and orifice plate to limit the discharge rate. A drainage line along Viewland Drive adjacent to
the kerb line is also proposed to connect to the nearest Council drainage pit.
A swale drain is proposed to drain part of the site to an infiltration pit located adjacent to the south-
western corner. In regard to this element the submitted Concept Stormwater Management Plan
indicates that the discharge to the south-western corner of the site is substantially reduced, however
the Geotechnical report has not commented on this in their report.
The Geotechnical Investigation Report has assessed the site conditions and makes
recommendations for the building foundations to ensure that the site remains stable. It is therefore
recommended that any approval include conditions requiring the submission of an amended
geotechnical report that includes and supports the proposed on-site infiltration system.



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