2018-07-19 Ordinary Meeting Agenda

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                                     21 JUNE 2018


    2.    Significant time has lapsed since the ecological assessment reports were originally
          submitted and the information in these reports is now outdated. Updated ecological
          reports have not been submitted. Review of the original ecological report also finds
          the report is deficient as it does not satisfactorily address known koala movement
          through the site.
    3.    Significant time has lapsed since the water quality assessment reports were originally
          submitted and the proposed stormwater drainage solutions are not compliant with the
          current Sate Planning Policy for Stormwater.
    4.    Different bushfire hazard mapping to that used for the initial approval applies as the
          State Planning Provisions came into effect after the original approval and result in a
          higher hazard rating. The higher hazard rating may require changes to setback/buffer
          areas and an amended layout. An updated bushfire management plan has not been
          submitted to enable an assessment of the current bushfire hazard.
    5.    The approval is contrary to the Planning Regulation 2017’s assessment benchmarks
          for development in koala habitat area as the development has not satisfactorily
          considered safe koala movement measures and habitat connectivity values.
    6.    The community is unlikely to be aware of the proposal given the significant time that
          has lapsed and no works have commenced on site.
    7.    If this request was refused and a further development application was lodged it is likely
          that submissions would be received raising valid grounds of objection to the proposed
          development’s non-compliance with The Noosa Plan given the site’s significant
          location and environmental values.
                                                                                        Carried.



3   MUCU16 0079 02 REQUEST TO CHANGE A DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL FOR 5
    MEMORIAL DRIVE, TEWANTIN
    Cr Stockwell declared a perceived conflict of interest in this matter (as defined in section 175D of the
    Local Government Act 2009) due to the applicant being a sponsor of the Noosa Lions Football Club
    of which Cr Stockwell is the Vice President. Cr Stockwell believed that he could consider this item
    impartially and in the public interest and requested to remain in the meeting room to participate in the
    debate and vote on this matter.
    Committee Recommendation
    Moved:              Cr Wellington
    Seconded:           Cr Glasgow
    That Cr Jackson be appointed as Acting Chairperson of the meeting for this item for the purpose of
    considering the conflict of interest declaration by Cr Stockwell.
                                                                                              Carried.
    Pursuant to section 175E(4) of the Local Government Act 2009, the remaining Councillors gave
    consideration to whether the conflict was a real conflict or perceived conflict and whether Cr Stockwell
    may participate in the meeting for the debate and vote on this matter or whether he must leave the
    meeting for the debate and vote on this matter.
    Committee Recommendation
    Moved:              Cr Wellington
    Seconded:           Cr Glasgow
    That Councillors note the perceived conflict of interest declaration of Cr Stockwell and resolve that this
    represents a perceived conflict of interest in this matter and Cr Stockwell may remain in the meeting
    room to participate in the debate and vote on this matter.
                                                                                                    Carried.
    Cr Stockwell resumed the Chair.

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