2021-04-06 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                   6 APRIL 2021


     Frontage works
It is noted that the full frontage currently has kerb and channel but no footpath. A footpath currently
exists on the northern side of Viewland Drive. It is considered unreasonable to condition the
construction of a footpath when there is no path to connect to on the southern side of Viewland Drive
and the proposed use.
4.    CONSULTATION
4.1. Referral Agencies
The application was not required to be referred to Referral Agencies.
4.2. Other Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers:
     Development Engineer
     Environment Officer
4.3. Public Notification
The application was not required to undergo public notification as it is subject to Code assessment.
Nevertheless, several submissions have been made to the Council from the public in relation to the
proposal. While the submissions cannot be considered as part of the assessment of the application
pursuant to the Planning Act 2016 which limits assessment of code assessable applications to the
planning scheme codes and prescribed state regulations only, the issues raised by submitters are
summarised below for Council’s reference.

 Matters Raised                                          Comments
 Traffic and Parking                                     The extant parking and traffic issues in Viewland
 The major concern of almost all submitters, relates     Drive would appear to be more from the existing
 to the existing traffic and parking issues on           densification of the area by virtue of the zoning of
 Viewland Drive.                                         the area, and most importantly, from the secondary
                                                         access provided to Peppers Resort off Viewland
 Multiple accounts have been indicated by residents
                                                         Drive. The proposed development is unlikely to
 that, despite additional parallel parking being
                                                         result in significant traffic and parking issues that
 installed on the southern side of the street, much of
                                                         will exacerbate the existing situation in Viewland
 the parking and traffic issues appear to be due to
                                                         Drive The proposal has been provided with parking
 staff and conference attendees parking in Viewland
                                                         that is in compliance with the code requirements
 Drive on a daily basis.
                                                         and which is sufficient to accommodate the needs
                                                         of the development.
 Inappropriate     site    for    the    proposed        As stated in the assessment above, the residents
 development                                             who will reside at the premises rarely leave the site
 Submissions from the surrounding residents              unless it is in a carer’s or family vehicle due to the
 indicate their concern for people with a disability     high care needs. Should they wish to use the
 being able to access surrounding areas due to the       surrounding pathway network or public transport,
 slope of the street and surrounding land and            they are often equipped with wheelchairs and
 question the appropriateness of this site for the       mobility aids that can cater to the varied surfaces
 proposed purpose. The siting of the proposed use        and terrain that they may encounter.
 in this location is described by some as
 irresponsible.
 Noise                                                   Noise from plant and equipment and construction
 The potential for increased noise from the proposed     activities can be made subject to appropriate
 development has been raised as an issue by              conditions to minimise amenity issues. Other noise
 nearby residents.                                       from general residential activities is unlikely to
                                                         result in significant adverse amenity as discussed
                                                         in the report above.




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