General Committee Meeting Report - 14 April 2025
That the report of the General Committee meeting dated 14 April 2025 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution. Carried unanimously. Full wording ↓
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That the report of the General Committee meeting dated 14 April 2025 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.
Official item minutes · Event 3
1Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Frank Wilkie · Seconded: Nicola Wilson
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine that in accordance with s150ES of the Local Government Act 2009, and having considered the Councillor's conflict of interest as described, it is decided that Cr Stockwell may participate and vote on this matter relating to MCU24/0151 Development Application Lot 1 RP 167252 Lake Macdonald Dr, Lake Macdonald as a reasonable person would not have a perception of bias as there is no personal gain or loss involved.
Carried.
For 6 named
Karen Finzel
Nicola Wilson
Jessica Phillips
Amelia Lorentson
Tom Wegener
Frank WilkieAgainst 0 named
Official minutes · section 22
2Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Frank Wilkie · Seconded: Karen Finzel
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the General Committee Meeting dated 14 April 2025 regarding development application MCU24/0151 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use – Outdoor sport and recreation (Rowing Club) situated at Lake Macdonald Dr Lake Macdonald described as Lot 1 RP 167252 and
A. Approve the application in accordance with the proposed conditions outlined in Attachment 1 with the following amendment to condition 20:
20. This development approval lapses on 17 April 2032, or within 60 days following the completion of the Seqwater Lake MacDonald Dam Improvement Project, whichever occurs earlier. The approved use must cease operating by this date and all structures, hardstand areas, fencing removed within 60 days of the cessation of operations, with the site rehabilitated by:
a. Removing all weed species, including declared plants under the Biosecurity Act 2014 and sub-ordinate Regulation 2003 and the Noosa Local Government Area Pest Management Plan 2015-2019.
b. Planting the disturbed areas with a species mix and density reflective of the local variation of the Regional Ecosystem and site-specific conditions. These works must be undertaken by a qualified person* and be to the reasonable satisfaction of the Manager Development Assessment.
B. Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason to approve the application:
1. The proposal will enable an existing rowing club to continue to operate while necessary improvements are made to Lake Macdonald dam, an important water supply for south-east Queensland.
2. The proposed use is small scale, requires direct access to the lake, is temporary in nature and potential impacts on the area’s ecological and water catchment values have been minimised.
C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
Carried unanimously.
Official minutes · section 30
3Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Amelia Lorentson · Seconded: Jessica Phillips
That the report of the General Committee meeting dated 14 April 2025 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.
Official minutes · section 45
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Cr Brian Stockwell (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel (via Microsoft Teams)
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Jessica Phillips
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Frank Wilkie
Cr Nicola Wilson
EXECUTIVE
Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Acting Director Corporate Services Scott Ison
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Kyrone Dodd
APOLOGIES
Nil.
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 previous work in Lake Macdonald for Seqwater. In 2019 as part of a broader consultancy project that I completed as a sole trader I undertook Land Asset Classification of the land owned by Seqwater around the Lake Macdonald Dam. This work was at a strategic level and assessed the parcel in question as part of the broader evaluation. The project produced land capability and suitability assessments for various land uses, including for recreational pursuits such as that proposed in the application. In 2020 as part of a broader consultancy project I also undertook a further assessment evaluating the suitability of the land around Lake Macdonald for a solar farm. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because I have had no dealings with Seqwater in a private consultant capacity since that time. Therefore, I will 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.
Council Resolution |
Moved: | Cr Frank Wilkie |
Seconded: | Cr Nicola Wilson |
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine that in accordance with s150ES of the Local Government Act 2009, and having considered the Councillor's conflict of interest as described, it is decided that Cr Stockwell may participate and vote on this matter relating to MCU24/0151 Development Application Lot 1 RP 167252 Lake Macdonald Dr, Lake Macdonald as a reasonable person would not have a perception of bias as there is no personal gain or loss involved. |
For: | Crs Wilkie, Wilson, Lorentson, Wegener, Finzel and Phillips. |
Against: | Nil. |
Carried. |
Cr Stockwell having declared a conflict of interest was not eligible to vote. |
| Council Resolution |
| Moved: | Cr Frank Wilkie |
| Seconded: | Cr Karen Finzel |
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the General Committee Meeting dated 14 April 2025 regarding development application MCU24/0151 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use – Outdoor sport and recreation (Rowing Club) situated at Lake Macdonald Dr Lake Macdonald described as Lot 1 RP 167252 and
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Carried unanimously. |
| Council Resolution |
| Moved: | Cr Amelia Lorentson |
| Seconded: | Cr Jessica Phillips |
That the report of the General Committee meeting dated 14 April 2025 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution. |
Carried unanimously. |
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