2016-07-18 General Committee Meeting Notes

RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY – NOT THE FINAL DECISION OF COUNCIL
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                         18 JULY 2016


         c.    present a building scale that is compatible with surrounding development that
               does not present an appearance of bulk to adjacent properties, roads or other
               areas in the vicinity of the site;
         d.    maximise the retention of existing vegetation and allow for soft landscaping
               between buildings
         e.    include roof forms that contribute positively to the local skyline; complement the
               low rise character of the locality; and use simple traditional roof designs, such
               as hipped, gabled or skillion;
    6.   To ensure there are no significant adverse effects on biodiversity, natural vegetation,
         native fauna habitat, landscape quality, water quality or cultural heritage values,
         including those related to -
         a.     changes to natural drainage;
         b.     disturbance to any of the wetland systems;
         c.     changes to fauna habitat and behaviour;
    7.   Maintain arrival to Cooroy via natural settings, retain and build upon existing
         significant road reserve vegetation on approaches and use species that present
         appropriate character. Maintain character provided by existing mature trees.
    8.   Ensure Cooroy scale and character is not lost with the proposed amalgamation of
         sites.
    Further, that the grounds to support inconsistent uses within the Rural Zone be reviewed in
    light of the above.
                                                                                             Lost.
    Committee Recommendation
    Moved:             Cr Wellington
    Seconded:          Cr Jackson
    That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment
    Committee Meeting dated 12 July 2016 regarding Applications No. MCU15/0111 and
    REC15/0031 for a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use of Premises - Multiple
    housing Type 3 - Retirement & Special Needs (56 Additional Retirement Dwellings); and
    Reconfiguring a Lot – 4 Lots into 3 Lots situated at 2 & 4 Lamonts Road and 19 & 20
    Trading Post Road, Cooroy and:
    A.   Approve the Material Change of Use application (MCU15/0111) in accordance with
         the following conditions:
         Material Change of Use Conditions for Multiple Housing – Type 3 Retirement &
         Special Needs MCU15/0111
         Approved Plans
         1.     Development shall be undertaken in accordance with this approval and must
                generally comply with the approved plans of development. The approved plans
                are titled and numbered: -
          Plan Title                     Drawing      Revision       Date      Prepared by
                                        Reference       No.
          Overall Site Plan            CO-000-2014        H      13/11/2015    Palm Lake Works


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