Original source · versioned page text
Meeting minutes
MINUTES
Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting
Tuesday, 8 August 2023
9:30 AM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Tom Wegener (Chair), Karen Finzel, Clare Stewart, Brian
Stockwell
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
See the original
The page text is free to read. Viewing or downloading an original file needs an account.
Log in to see the originalFull text of the other 4 pages
Page 2
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 8 AUGUST 2023
1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Councillor Tom Wegener (Chair)
Councillor Clare Stewart
Councillor Brian Stockwell
NON COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Councillor Amelia Lorentson
Councillor Frank Wilkie
EXECUTIVE
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Strategy and Environment and Sustainable Development Kim Rawlings
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
APOLOGIES
Councillor Karen Finzel
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Clare Stewart
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
The Minutes of the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting held on 11 July 2023 be
received and confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
4. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
5. REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE
Page 3
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 8 AUGUST 2023
5.1. EASTERN BEACHES FORESHORE RESERVES MANAGEMENT PLAN -
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION OVERVIEW AND PROPOSED CHANGES
Cr Frank Wilkie and Cr Amelia Lorentson left the meeting.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in
this matter:
I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this
matter as in early 2020, I received an electoral donation of $500 from Susan Francis.
Susan Francis is the partner of Barry Cotterell. Barry Cotterell is the President of the
Peregian Beach Community Association (PBCA). The PBCA has made submissions
requesting council address illegal encroachments. Neither I nor the PBCA stand to gain
personally or materially through the introduction of this shire-wide policy however I
make this declaration out of an "abundance of caution” given the possible scope and
interpretation of Conflict of Interest rulings. Although I have a declarable conflict of
interest, I believe I can make an impartial decision in the public interest in this matter
and l therefore choose to remain in the meeting room. However, I will respect the
decision of the meeting on whether I can remain and participate in the decision.
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine that
it is in the public interest that Cr Stockwell participates and votes on this matter
because Council believes a reasonable person would not consider this a conflict of
interest and trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Brian Stockwell did not vote on the above motion.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That Planning and Environment Committee Agenda Item 1 be referred to the General
Committee due to the significance of the issue.
Carried unanimously.
5.2. MCU22/0039 – APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE -
RELOCATABLE HOME PARK (COMMUNITY AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING - 32
DWELLINGS) AT 55 AND 70 CARPENTERS RD, COOROY
Cr Amelia Lorentson and Cr Frank Wilkie returned to the meeting.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That Planning and Environment Committee Agenda Item 2 be referred to the General
Committee due to the significance of the issue and for further information.
Carried unanimously.
Page 4
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 8 AUGUST 2023
5.3. THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS POLICY REVIEW
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in
this matter:
I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this
matter due to my long standing connection with Noosa District Landcare as one of the
inaugural members of the unincorporated group dating back to the 1980s and a current
ordinary member. Noosa District Landcare is identified as being consulted in the report.
Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person
could have a perception of bias considering the community nature of this relationship. I
believe I can make an impartial decision in the public interest in this matter and l
therefore choose to remain in the meeting room. However, I will respect the decision
of the meeting on whether I can remain and participate in the decision.
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine that
Cr Stockwell participates and votes on this matter as Council believes that he will not
receive a personal benefit or loss in relation to this matter and therefore a reasonable
person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Stockwell did not vote on the above motion.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 3 be referred to the General
Committee due to the significance of the issue.
Carried unanimously.
6. REPORTS FOR NOTING BY THE COMMITTEE
6.1. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY JUNE 2023
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr <> provided the
following declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Stockwell declare I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter as
follows: Suncoast Building Approvals is identified as the applicant in number 18 for
Development Application EXE23/0016. I contracted Suncoast Building Approvals to
undertake Building Certification for my proposed residence in Boreen Point on the 29
November 2021. This process is currently underway. The total fees associated with the
completion of the certification and inspection regime is $5,904 which includes Noosa
Council Plumbing and Drainage fees. As a result of my conflict of interest I will now
leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Stockwell left the meeting.
Page 5
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 8 AUGUST 2023
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Clare Stewart
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Planning
& Environment Committee Meeting dated 8 August 2023 regarding planning
applications that have been decided by delegated authority.
Carried unanimously.
7. CLOSED SESSION
Nil.
8. MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 10.26am.