2018-01-15 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                          15 JANUARY 2018


Issues                                                  Comments
                                                        sources of noise are within the noise level criteria
                                                        referenced, i.e. the Environmental Protection (Noise)
                                                        Policy 2008 Acoustic Quality Objectives. Despite the
                                                        recorded levels being within the criteria used, the
                                                        report recognises that certain noise sources such as
                                                        cars on the gravel or doors closing, can be further
                                                        reduced through the removal of gravel surfaces and
                                                        improving the structure of the fence.
                                                        The report indicated noise levels were within the
                                                        criteria being used. However, it was also
                                                        acknowledged that in rural areas background noise
                                                        are generally at low levels. It is therefore considered
                                                        prudent that further analysis could be done on
                                                        probable noise levels if the suggested noise
                                                        management measures were undertaken. A
                                                        condition is recommended that requests the
                                                        applicant to submit further acoustic analysis with
                                                        regard to background noise creep.
                                                        Removing car parking from gravel areas (and the
                                                        reinstatement of the road reserve area currently
                                                        used for car parking), creating more on site car
                                                        parking and improving the fence will assist in this
                                                        regard.
The existing advertising device does not comply         The current sign has a face of 4.47m 2 with the total
with the Advertising Devices Code – there are 3         text area of 1.8m 2. The total sign area is 0.5m 2
signs – the larger sign is greater than 4m 2.           greater than stipulated in the Advertising Devices
                                                        Code.
                                                        The development will conditioned to comply with the
                                                        Code.
Concerned with the storage of chemicals                 Chemicals must be stored securely in accordance
(associated with the Salon use) – fire hazard or        with work place health and safety requirements.
potential for break-ins for chemicals to be stolen to
produce illegal drugs. These problems should not
be a concern in a rural residential area.
Questions if Drainage and roadworks cost                Any condition requiring the reinstatement of the road
ratepayers or owner. The owner currently utilises       reserve will be the responsibility of the applicant.
an area in the road reserve for car parking.
No economic need for a salon.                           An economic need analysis was not requested from
                                                        the applicant as the proposed area is within an
                                                        existing building, is small scale and will cater to only
                                                        1 client at a time akin to a home based business.
The plans show 4 work stations for the Salon            The applicant advised there will only be 1 employee
tenancy. Concerned that there could be up to 2-4        and 1 client at a time. The proposal will be
staff and up to 4 clients at any one time.              conditioned as such.
The property owner (1 Kingsgate) does not               Maintenance of a property is not a planning issue.
maintain the existing car park facility – there is      The existing car park has been there for a number of
foliage build up resulting in water flows to property   years. The upgrade of the existing car park and
next door.                                              associated drainage as part of an operational works
                                                        approval will assist with this issue.
There are no revegetation plans submitted with the      The reinstatement of the road reserve currently used
application.                                            for car parking may be conditioned should the
                                                        proposal be supported. This will include landscaping
                                                        requirements and be lodged as part of an
                                                        Operational Works application to Council for
                                                        assessment.

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