2014-07-31 Ordinary Meeting Agenda

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                          31 JULY 2014




    Specific Conditions
    3.   The maximum number of chickens kept on site at any one time shall not exceed
         1,000 birds.

    4.    All poultry enclosures, pens, composting facilities and the like must be setback a
          minimum of 100m from any property boundary and 60m from the defining bank of any
          waterway. Any composting facility must be located a minimum of 300m from any
          property boundary and 60m from the defining bank of any waterway.

    5.    All deliveries and pick-ups associated with the use shall be between the hours of
          7:00am and 5:00pm.

    65.   Any composting facility shall be located and constructed generally in accordance with
          the approved plans and include:

          (a)   All areas to be concrete floor, with block walls to ensure no runoff or ground
                water release from the composting areas.
          (b)   A permanent roof (colourbond material or similar i.e. no waterproof shade cloth)
                over the composting areas; and
          (c)   Vegetation screening surrounding the structure.

    76.   Prior to the commencement of the use, the operator must develop and implement a
          Site Based Management Plan (SBMP). The SBMP must also provide for the review
          and 'continual improvement' in the overall environmental performance of all activities
          that are carried out. The SBMP must include the following:
          (a) A register of how many birds are contained on the site at any one time.
          (b) Waste management of dead birds to be carried out in accordance with the
                submitted information and the Queensland Guidelines for Meat Chicken Farms
                in particular the acceptable outcomes relating to waste management and
                composting of dead birds.
          (c) Routine observations of odour and nutrient runoff, recording the management
                response to elevated levels;
          (d) Identification of environmental issues and potential impacts;
          (e) Control measures and operating procedures for routine operations to minimise
                likelihood of environmental harm;
          (f)   Maintenance practices and procedures;
          (g) Minimum specifications, monitoring procedures and methodology for managing
                the health and wellbeing of the chickens while they are contained on the site;
          (h) Contingency plans and emergency procedures to deal with risks and hazards
                including corrective responses to prevent and minimise environmental harm
                including odour, air contaminants and noise impacts;
          (i)   Vermin control measures;
          (j)   Record keeping, handling and review of environmental complaints; and
          (k) Periodic review of environmental performance and continual improvement.

    87.   The Operator must keep records and documents related to the management of the
          farm and make the records and documents available for examination by Council
          immediately upon request.

    98.   The operator must ensure that the activities at the premises comply with the Site
          Based Management Plan.

    109. Any noxious or offensive odour must not be emitted beyond the boundaries of the
         premises.

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