2015-03-03 Planning & Organisation Agenda

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                  3 MARCH 2015


The proposed development is appropriately sited, and will not impact on the adjoining
conservation values of Mount Cooroy Conservation Park, meeting the locality outcomes.
Land Use & Works Provisions
The Detached House Code is the most applicable code relating to the application. The
development generally complies with the code. Standard conditions can be applied relating
to water storage requirements, landscaping and colours of buildings.
Overlay Provisions
The proposed detached house does not trigger assessment against any of the overlays.
4.      CONSULTATION
4.1. IDAS Referral Agencies
Nil
4.2. Other Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council specialists:
      Coordinator Engineering Assessment
      Ecologist
4.3. Public Notification
The application was publicly notified for 15 business days in accordance with the
Sustainable Planning Act 2009. No properly made submissions were received.
5.      CONCLUSION
The application is for a detached house within the Open Space Conservation Zone. The use
is identified as an inconsistent use within the zone, subject to impact assessment. No
submissions were made during the public notification period.

Despite the proposed detached house being an inconsistent use within the zone, the
application is recommended for approval for the following reasons:
1.      The proposed development is appropriately sited, will not require the removal of any
        existing vegetation within the Open Space Conservation zone, and is within an existing
        disturbed part of the site.
2.      The proposed house does not conflict with any of the values intended to be protected
        by the Open Space Conservation zone and will not adversely impact on the Mount
        Cooroy Conservation Park.

Departments/Sections Consulted:

      Community Services                     x   Planning & Infrastructure
      Disaster Management & Public Order         Building & Plumbing Services
      Waste & Environmental Health           x   DA Planning
      Community Facilities                   x   Strategic Land Use Planning
      Cultural Facilities                        Asset Design & Investigations
                                                 Asset Planning
                                                 Civil Operations
                                                 Environment

      Executive Office                           Corporate Services
      Community Engagement                       Finance
      Customer Service                           ICT
      Executive Support                          Procurement & Fleet
      Governance                                 Property & Facilities
      Human Resources                            Revenue Services




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