General Committee Meeting Report - 16 December 2024
That the report of the General Committee meeting dated 16 December 2024 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 16 December 2024 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.
Official item minutes · Event 9
1Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Brian Stockwell · Seconded: Nicola Wilson
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Lorentson and determine that Cr Lorentson participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Carried.
For 3 named
Karen Finzel
Tom Wegener
Frank WilkieAgainst 0 named
Official minutes · section 22
2MotionOutcome not confirmed
Moved: Brian Stockwell · Seconded: Tom Wegener
That Council note the report by the Development Planner, to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 December 2024 regarding Application No. MCU24/0084 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Function facility situated at 658 Louis Bazzo Drive Ringtail Creek Qld 4565 and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with the proposed conditions outlined in replacement conditions provided in Attachment 1 to the Minutes of the General Committee meeting dated 16 December 2024 - Amended Proposed Conditions; and
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
Main motion followed by amendments; no separate outcome recorded here.
Official minutes · section 30
3Amendment No.1Lost
Moved: Amelia Lorentson · Seconded: Nicola Wilson
That Item A, 1 be added:
1. Amend conditions 8 and 9 to read:
8. Functions are limited to the hours of:
a. 11.00am to 7:00pm Monday - Thursday, inclusive of provision of amplified music/sound.
b. 11.00am to 10:00pm Friday to Saturday and Sundays followed by a gazetted Queensland public holiday, inclusive of provision of amplified music/sound.
c. A maximum of three (3) events per week
d. A maximum of 96 events per year.
9. All staff and guests must have vacated the premises by
a. 8:00pm Monday- Thursday
b. 10:30pm Friday to Saturday and Sundays followed by a gazetted Queensland public holiday.
Lost.
For 1 named
Amelia LorentsonAgainst 5 named
Brian StockwellFrank WilkieKaren Finzel
Nicola WilsonTom WegenerOfficial minutes · section 36
4Amendment No. 2Lost
Moved: Amelia Lorentson · Seconded: Karen Finzel
That Item A, 1 be added
1. Amend condition 8 to read:
8. Use of the approved Function Facility is limited:
a. To the hours of 11.00am to 10:00pm inclusive of provision of amplified music/sound.
b. A maximum of three (3) events per week
c. A maximum of 96 events per calendar year
Lost.
For 1 named
Amelia LorentsonAgainst 5 named
Karen FinzelNicola WilsonTom WegenerFrank WilkieBrian StockwellOfficial minutes · section 52
5Amendment No. 3Lapsed
Moved: Amelia Lorentson · Seconded: Not recorded
That Item A, 1 be added
1. Amend condition 11 to read:
11.A minimum of one bus, with a seating capacity of 20 – 50 persons, must be provided for all events which have over 50 guests and two buses, each with a seating capacity of 30 – 50 persons, must be provided for events which have over 100 guests.
Amendment No.3 lapsed for want of a seconder.
Official minutes · section 64
6Amendment No. 4Carried
Moved: Amelia Lorentson · Seconded: Karen Finzel
That Item A, 1 be added
1. Add new condition 28 which will require the subsequent renumbering of conditions:
28. The Operational Management Plan must be reviewed and updated every three years from the date of this approval.
i. The review must:
a. assess the effectiveness of the current Operational Management Plan in achieving its objectives.
b. consider any changes in operational practices, regulatory requirements, and environmental conditions.
ii. The updated Operational Management Plan must be submitted to the relevant planning authority for approval within 30 days of the review completion.
iii. The submission must include a summary of the review process, key findings, and any proposed changes to the Operational Management Plan.
iv. The updated Operational Management Plan must be implemented within 30 days of approval by Council.
Carried.
Official minutes · section 70
7Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Brian Stockwell · Seconded: Tom Wegener
That Council note the report by the Development Planner, to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 December 2024 regarding Application No. MCU24/0084 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Function facility situated at 658 Louis Bazzo Drive Ringtail Creek Qld 4565 and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with the proposed conditions outlined in replacement conditions provided in Attachment 1 to the Minutes of the General Committee meeting dated 16 December 2024 - Amended Proposed Conditions; and
1. Add new condition 28 which will require the subsequent renumbering of conditions:
28. The Operational Management Plan must be reviewed and updated every three years from the date of this approval.
i. The review must:
a. assess the effectiveness of the current Operational Management Plan in achieving its objectives.
b. consider any changes in operational practices, regulatory requirements, and environmental conditions.
ii. The updated Operational Management Plan must be submitted to the relevant planning authority for approval within 30 days of the review completion.
iii. The submission must include a summary of the review process, key findings, and any proposed changes to the Operational Management Plan.
iv. The updated Operational Management Plan must be implemented within 30 days of approval by Council.
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
Carried.
For 5 named
Brian StockwellNicola WilsonTom WegenerAmelia LorentsonFrank WilkieAgainst 1 named
Karen FinzelOfficial minutes · section 83
8Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Amelia Lorentson · Seconded: Brian Stockwell
That Council
A. Note the report by the Arts and Culture Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 December 2024 regarding applications to the Regional Arts Development Fund 2025 Annual Round; and
B. Approve the recommendations of the Assessment Committee to fund projects to the value of $50,585 as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report.
Carried.
Official minutes · section 106
9Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Nicola Wilson · Seconded: Frank Wilkie
That the report of the General Committee meeting dated 16 December 2024 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.
Official minutes · section 121
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ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS Cr Brian Stockwell (Chair) Cr Karen Finzel Cr Amelia Lorentson Cr Jessica Phillips Cr Tom Wegener Cr Frank Wilkie Cr Nicola Wilson EXECUTIVE Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock Director Community Services Kerri Contini Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings APOLOGIES Nil. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL 7.1. MCU24/0084 MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE - FUNCTION FACILITY – 658 LOUIS BAZZO DRIVE, RINGTAIL CREEK In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Lorentson provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter: I, Cr Lorentson, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter as I have engaged a submitter, Pat Rogers in a personal capacity for legal advice on a single occasion. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because I do not have a close personal relationship with the submitter. 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.
Motion Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener That Council note the report by the Development Planner, to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 December 2024 regarding Application No. MCU24/0084 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Function facility situated at 658 Louis Bazzo Drive Ringtail Creek Qld 4565 and:
Amendment No.1 Moved: Cr Amelia LorentsonSeconded: Cr Nicola Wilson That Item A, 1 be added: 1. Amend conditions 8 and 9 to read: 8. Functions are limited to the hours of:
9. All staff and guests must have vacated the premises by
For: Cr Lorentson
Amendment No. 2 Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson That Item A, 1 be added 1. Amend condition 8 to read: 8. Use of the approved Function Facility is limited:
Against: Crs Wilkie, Finzel, Wegener, Stockwell and Wilson Lost. Amendment No. 3 Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson That Item A, 1 be added 1. Amend condition 11 to read: 11.A minimum of one bus, with a seating capacity of 20 – 50 persons, must be provided for all events which have over 50 guests and two buses, each with a seating capacity of 30 – 50 persons, must be provided for events which have over 100 guests. Amendment No.3 lapsed for want of a seconder.Amendment No. 4 Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson That Item A, 1 be added 1. Add new condition 28 which will require the subsequent renumbering of conditions: 28. The Operational Management Plan must be reviewed and updated every three years from the date of this approval. i. The review must:
ii. The updated Operational Management Plan must be submitted to the relevant planning authority for approval within 30 days of the review completion. iii. The submission must include a summary of the review process, key findings, and any proposed changes to the Operational Management Plan. iv. The updated Operational Management Plan must be implemented within 30 days of approval by Council. Carried.
Council Resolution Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell That Council note the report by the Development Planner, to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 December 2024 regarding Application No. MCU24/0084 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Function facility situated at 658 Louis Bazzo Drive Ringtail Creek Qld 4565 and:
28. The Operational Management Plan must be reviewed and updated every three years from the date of this approval. i. The review must:
ii. The updated Operational Management Plan must be submitted to the relevant planning authority for approval within 30 days of the review completion. iii. The submission must include a summary of the review process, key findings, and any proposed changes to the Operational Management Plan. iv. The updated Operational Management Plan must be implemented within 30 days of approval by Council. B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.For: Crs Wilkie, Wegener, Stockwell, Lorentson, Wilson 8.1 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – NOV 2024 Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 December 2024 outlining the November 2024 year to date financial performance against budget, including changes to the financial performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability indicators 8.2. REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND (RADF) - GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS 2024/25 ANNUAL ROUND Cr Wegener left the meeting.In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Wegener provided the following declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter: I, Cr Wegener, inform the meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter in relation to Artist's Residency Noosa Natural Ecology as my son has a connection to this project and may derive a benefit from this grant funding. As a result of my conflict of interest, I will now leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on. Council Resolution Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson A. Note the report by the Arts and Culture Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 December 2024 regarding applications to the Regional Arts Development Fund 2025 Annual Round; and B. Approve the recommendations of the Assessment Committee to fund projects to the value of $50,585 as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report. Carried. Cr Wegener returned to the meeting. 8.3. CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE PLAN - IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE That Council note the report by the Sustainability & Climate Change Project Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 December 2024 providing an update on the implementation of the Noosa Climate Change Response Plan. 8.4. 131998.981211.5 APPLICATION FOR OTHER CHANGE TO DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL (12637DA) INTEGRATED PERMACULTURE DESIGNED ORGANIC ORCHARD AND GOLF COURSE COMPLEX (18 HOLES) TO INCLUDE GROUP FARM STAY ACCOMMODATION & ASSOCIATED SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE AT 59 KABI ROAD, COOTHARABA That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning Assessment to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 December 2024 regarding Application No. 131998.981211.5 for an Other Change to Development Approval (12637DA) - Integrated Permaculture Designed Organic Orchard and Golf Course Complex (18 holes) to include Group Farm Stay Accommodation (undefined use) and associated supporting infrastructure (maximum 88 beds), situated at 59 Kabi Rd Cootharaba, and: A. Approve the application in accordance with the following additional conditions outlined in Attachment 1. 9.1. CONFIDENTIAL – NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE - PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. 1219 OF 2020 – APPLICATION FOR MULTIPLE DWELLINGS, DETACHED HOUSE AND RECONFUGURATION OF A LOT (1 LOT INTO 2 LOTS) AT 27 ATTUNGA HEIGHTS, NOOSA HEADSCLOSURE OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC That in respect of Planning and Environment Court Appeal 1219 of 2020, Council delegates to the CEO the power to attend to all matters relating to its resolution.
That the report of the General Committee meeting dated 16 December 2024 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution. | |||||||||||||||||
Carried unanimously. | |||||||||||||||||
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