2018-11-12 General Committee Meeting Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                   12 NOVEMBER 2018


It is also recommended that a condition be included to limit the hours which the existing pool and
associated deck area. The night time finishing hours will be consistent with the 9.00pm time
frame which is when the applicant has stated they are seeking to reduce noise.
In accordance with the requirements of the Visitor Accommodation Code, common rooms and
recreational, with the exception of the new communal area to the front of the site, are not located
within 10 metres from land in a residential zone. The communal area to the front of the site is
situated approximately 7.5 metres from the common boundary. It is considered that this
communal area will not result in impact amenity as a driveway is situated on the opposite side of
the property, the driveway provides access for the veterinary business which operates on the
premise.
Overlays
The Natural Hazard Overlay applies to the site, Bushfire Hazard (Impact Buffer). Any issues
relating to bushfire will be addressed through a Building approval and by the private building
certifier.
Land Use & Works Provisions
The application has been assessed against applicable codes. The pertinent issues arising out of
the assessment against the codes are discussed below:
Code                    Discussion
Visitor Accommodation   The proposed development is generally in accordance with the code, while the
Code                    following further comments are made in regard to the compliance with the
                        Overall and Specific Outcomes:
                            The laundry and common room areas do not satisfy the minimum area
                              requirement. The facility has an existing laundry which contains
                              adequate facilities to meet the needs of guests. A large dining area will
                              be able to accommodate guests out of meals times and it is noted that
                              substantial outside areas are provided which exceed the minimum
                              requirements of the code.
                             Conditions are recommended to control noise emanating from the visitor
                               hostel by way of mechanical equipment and/or guests. In addition, a
                               condition restricting the use of amplified music on-site is to be applied.
Driveways &             The applicant has provided carparking which complies with the Probable
carparking Code         Solution and Specific Outcomes of the code for an additional 21 guests. The
                        rate is consistent with the rate which was used for the existing facility.
                        The existing approval includes a requirement for bicycle parking spaces.


4.   CONSULTATION
4.1. Referral Agencies
The application was not required to be referred to any external Referral Agencies.
4.2. Other Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers:
   Coordinator, Operational Works
   Environment Officer
    Environmental Health and external Acoustic Consultant
Council’s Coordinator, Operational Works, notes that the stormwater runoff can be connected to
the existing on-site systems and ultimately discharge into Council’s infrastructure in Pacific
Avenue. The changes to the existing unit building (from 3 spaces to 2 spaces) will result in a
lesser number of traffic movements and the applicant is proposing to reconstruct this driveway for
which an operational works application will be required.




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