2021-02-09 Planning and Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                         9 FEBRUARY 2021


 In accordance with Councils Fees and Charges 2020-21, Other Change applications attract a fee
 applicable to the original type of development. In this instance Council fees are:
  Showroom up to 450m2 :                                        $ 5914.00
  Showroom plus m2 thereafter: $6 x 741m2=                      $ 4446.00
                                                                 $10,360.00
 The applicant suggests the above fee is considered excessive based on the amount of assessment
 required due to:
  The showroom use is a consistent use in the zone
  The showroom use complies with development parameters of the zone
  The proposal seeks to allow a new use within approved buildings and no external changes are
       proposed to the building form, carparking areas or services on the site.
 The applicant therefore requests that Council apply a fee or $2218.00 which is attributable to a minor
 change application.
 It is agreed that a fee variation is warranted but on the basis of the current fees and charges policy
 which provides for a discount of 25% for change of use to existing buildings.


Previous Council Consideration
The fees and charges for development applications for this period were considered by Council at the
special budget meeting in June 2020.
Finance
It is noted that the previously reduced application fee agreed to for 256 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
was insufficient to cover Council’s assessment costs. The applicant has also now appealed
Council’s decision to the Planning & Environment Court and consequently this will mean further costs
to Council.
Risks & Opportunities
The fee variations are considered to be reasonable and adequately justified.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil
Internal Consultation
Nil
Departments/Sections Consulted:
      Chief Executive Officer       Community Services                            Corporate Services
      Executive Officer             Director                                      Director
      Executive Support             Community Development                         Financial Services
                                    Community Facilities                          ICT
                                    Libraries & Galleries                         Procurement & Fleet
                                    Local Laws                                    Property
                                    Waste & Environmental Health                  Revenue Services

      Executive Services        x   Environment & Sustainable Development         Infrastructure Services
      Director                  x   Director                                      Director
      Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services                  Asset Management
      Customer Service          x   Development Assessment                        Buildings and Facilities
      Governance                    Economic Development                          Civil Operations
      People and Culture            Environmental Services                        Disaster Management
                                    Strategic Land Use Planning                   Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                                  Design and Delivery




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