DISCLAIMER
Would all members of the public please note that they are cautioned against taking any action as a result of a Council decision tonight until such time as they have seen a copy of the Minutes or have been advised, in writing, by the Council’s Administration with regard to any particular decision.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM SUBJECT PAGE NO
1 DECLARATION OF OPENING/ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS ...... 1
2 RECORD OF ATTENDANCE/APOLOGIES/LEAVE OF ABSENCE ...... 1
3 DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS ...... 1
4 RESPONSE TO PREVIOUS PUBLIC QUESTIONS TAKEN ON NOTICE . 2
5 PUBLIC QUESTION TIME ...... 2
6 PUBLIC STATEMENT TIME ...... 2
7 APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE ...... 2
8 PETITIONS/DEPUTATIONS/PRESENTATIONS ...... 2
9 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS ...... 3
10 ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS FOR WHICH MEETING MAY BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC ...... 3
11 BUSINESS NOT DEALT WITH FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING ...... 4
11.1 PROACTIVE REMOVAL OF QUEENSLAND BOX TREES ...... 4
12 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ...... 10
12.1 LAKE CLAREMONT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ...... 10
CITY OF NEDLANDS MT CLAREMONT OVAL - PROPOSAL FROM WESTSIDE WOLVES HOCKEY CLUB 10
13 REPORTS OF THE CEO ...... 15
13.1 CORPORATE AND GOVERNANCE ...... 15
LIST OF PAYMENTS 1 TO 31 OCTOBER 2018 ...... 15
13.2 INFRASTRUCTURE ...... 17
13.2.1 SIGN PLAN - TOWNWIDE AND LAKE CLAREMONT ...... 17
13.2.2 RIGHT OF WAY CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP ...... 22
13.3 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ...... 24
13.3.1 FINAL ADOPTION OF LOCAL PLANNING SCHEME NO. 3 SCHEME AMENDMENT NO.136 – STIRLING HIGHWAY WEST ...... 24
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13.3.2 FINAL ADOPTION OF LOCAL PLANNING SCHEME NO.3 SCHEME AMENDMENT NO.137 – STIRLING HIGHWAY CENTRAL ...... 35
13.3.3 SWANBOURNE LOCAL CENTRE PLANNING STUDY ...... 36
14 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE PRESIDING PERSON ...... 45
15 ELECTED MEMBERS’ MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN ...... 46
16 NEW BUSINESS OF AN URGENT NATURE APPROVED BY THE PERSON PRESIDING OR BY DECISION OF MEETING ...... 46
17 CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS FOR WHICH THE MEETING MAY BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC ...... 46
18 FUTURE MEETINGS OF COUNCIL ...... 46
19 DECLARATION OF CLOSURE OF MEETING ...... 46
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TOWN OF CLAREMONT
ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING
20 NOVEMBER 2018
MINUTES
1 DECLARATION OF OPENING/ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS
His worship the Mayor, Jock Barker, welcomed members of the public, press, staff and Councillors, and declared the meeting open at 7.00pm.
2 RECORD OF ATTENDANCE/APOLOGIES/LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Mayor Jock Barker Town of Claremont Cr Bruce Haynes East Ward Cr Kate Main East Ward Cr Jill Goetze South Ward Cr Paul Kelly South Ward Cr Chris Mews South Ward Cr Peter Browne OAM, JP West Ward Cr Peter Edwards West Ward Cr Sara Franklyn West Ward
Ms Liz Ledger (Chief Executive Officer) Mr Les Crichton (Director Corporate and Governance) Mr Saba Kirupananther (Director Infrastructure) Ms Cathy Bohdan (Director People and Places) Mr David Vinicombe (Director Planning and Development) Miss Nicole Hector (Governance Officer)
11 members of the Public 2 members of the Press
APOLOGY
NIL
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Cr Alastair Tulloch East Ward
3 DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
NIL
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5 PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
Lena Hilton – 4a Victoria Avenue, Claremont Re: Item 13.3.2 Proposed Amendment No.139 to Town Planning Scheme No.3 – Bethesda Hospital (Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda 17 July 2018)
Q1. Parking on the Claremont Bowling Club appears to contravene the ‘A’ Class Reserve Management Order. Has the Town investigated this and, if so, what action has been or will be taken?
A1. The Town is aware of the complexities regarding the use of the land and the reservation status and is looking for ways of resolving this through the scheme amendment and public engagement process with Bethesda and the Recreation Club.
Q2. Parking along Bayview Terrace, the time allowed was supposed to be changed to two hourly. When is this to be implemented?
A2. Central South is the last precinct to be implemented and this should be completed by the end of this week.
6 PUBLIC STATEMENT TIME
Item 13.3.1 Final Adoption of Local Planning Scheme No.3 Scheme Amendment No.136 – Stirling Highway West
Aaron Lohman – Level 18, 191 St Georges Terrace, Perth Mr Lohman spoke against the Officer’s Recommendation.
Mario Horta – 395 Stirling Highway, Claremont Mr Horta spoke against the Officer’s Recommendation.
David Maiorana – Level 1, 252 Fitzgerald Street, Perth Mr Maiorana spoke against the Officer’s Recommendation.
Item 13.2.2 Right of Way Change of Ownership
Mr Peter Dockett – 59 Graylands Road, Claremont Mr Dockett spoke in favour of the Officer’s Recommendation.
7 APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
NIL
8 PETITIONS/DEPUTATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
NIL
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Moved Cr Mews, seconded Cr Browne
That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 6 November 2018 be confirmed.
CARRIED (208/18) (NO DISSENT)
10 ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS FOR WHICH MEETING MAY BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
NIL
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11.1 PROACTIVE REMOVAL OF QUEENSLAND BOX TREES
File No: PRK/00135 Attachments: 202020 WA State Report Urban Canopy Cover 2011 2016 (Attachment 1) Claremont 202020 Urban Canopy Cover 2011 2016 (Attachment 2) Location Map - Queensland Box trees (Attachment 3) Responsible Officer: Saba Kirupananther Executive Director Infrastructure Author: Andrew Head Manager Parks and Environment Proposed Meeting Date: 20 November 2018
Purpose To provide information sought by the deferral of an Elected Member’s Notice of Motion; being to calibrate the annual tree replacement numbers. This report also addresses the issues raised from the Notice of Motion, and recommends that Council does not support the Notice of Motion.
Background At the Ordinary Council Meeting on 6 November 2018 an Elected Member’s motion was presented as per below;
“For Council to allow residents, at their expense, to remove their verge box tree and have it replaced with the designated street tree according to the master plan.
Reasons: 1. Box trees have a narrow canopy, narrower than most of the master plan species. Replacing them will increase the Town’s long term tree canopy index. 2. Box trees have been butchered by pruning under power lines and will never have their natural habit. 3. They drop nuts and leaves all year. 4. New house builds would find it easier to remove the box tree for easy access and to fit cross over plans. They would then have the correct tree for their street in replacement at the end of the build. 5. The alternative is that the Box trees will be the dominant street tree in Claremont for the next 50 years. 6. The expense to home owners would preclude the wholesale denuding of a street but I see it as an occasional request.” LAPSED FOR WANT OF A SECONDER
An alternative motion was then moved and seconded as detailed below;
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“That applications from the property owners for the removal of box trees in the verge outside their properties may be approved subject to:
1. Removed trees are to be replaced with a designated tree according to the Street Tree Master Plan. 2. Removal and installation of replacement tree to be at a cost of applicant and set at $3,400 per tree. 3. Council’s Fees and Charges Schedule be amended to reflect the charge, and the charge be reviewed each financial year. 4. All the works be undertaken by the Town. 5. No more than 10% of box trees per street, be replaced during any 12 month period and a maximum of 10% of the Town’s box trees per year can be removed. 6. This approval be reviewed after a two year trial period.” This item was deferred to the 20 November 2018 meeting to enable Administration to calibrate the annual tree replacement numbers.
Discussion The Town of Claremont has one hundred and forty streets within its boundaries, of these, twenty seven streets are dominated with Queensland Box trees, eighteen in the east ward, four in the south ward and five in the west ward. The current number of street trees in the Town is over 6568 and of this 1459 are Queensland Box trees. This equates to 22.2% of all trees within the Town.
Based on this data, in the officers’ opinion, if the Notice of Motion is supported, then the number of box trees removed in one year should be limited to 85 per year. This figure has been calibrated to ensure the Town’s watering program is still manageable, which if not, could result in higher failure rates. (Costs associated with any failure of new street trees under this program will be borne by the Town).
Careful consideration needs to be given to the proposed resident initiated removal of mature box trees to avoid;
Reducing canopy cover within the Town. Exceeding the current planting and watering capacity of 200 trees per year. Working against our Council policies EN305 and EN306 as per the excerpt shown below. Sending the wrong message to the general community about the value of trees and canopy cover.
Reducing canopy cover within the Town Including the active revegetation program at Lake Claremont, and a 20% increase in new street trees within the Town over the last ten years, the canopy cover has remained at 20% from 2011 to 2016. This is shown in the attached reports by 2020 vision which are based on a study undertaken by RMIT.
Some of the mature Box Trees in the South Ward where powerlines were buried over a decade ago (such as Princess Road and Agett Road) have up to 14m wide canopies which are larger than over half of the species in the street tree masterplan.
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Many of these mature trees are as old as 50-60 years and would be expected to live for another 30 or more years. The majority of councils across the metropolitan area no longer plant Queensland box trees. Similarly, the Town of Claremont has not planted any box trees over the last ten years. Other councils who commenced proactive removal program of box trees ended up denuding streets as a result and affecting canopy cover.
Replacement trees would take decades to replace the loss of canopy from the removal of a mature tree.
Exceeding the current capacity of planting and watering 200 new trees per year Each year the Town plants, new street trees to interplant in the gaps within the existing avenue. The opportunities for new locations are diminishing however there is still many locations where opportunities present themselves.
The Town normally replace a percentage of around 20% or approx. forty to fifty (40- 50) of newer plantings due to failures of young trees when undergoing establishment, most of these become evident in summer and autumn. There are also already 35 new trees identified on the planting list for winter 2019. The Town also sees around 30 applications to remove street trees a year from the community.
Working against Council Policy Street Tree policy EN305 states the purpose of the policy is; ‘To ensure the Town of Claremont retains its prized leafy ambience through the sound management of its street tree urban forest.’
And that ‘Council affirms that the Town of Claremont street tree urban forest is a valuable community asset for environmental, aesthetic and social reasons including shade, heat reduction, habitat for native fauna, visual amenity and replenishment of the atmosphere. Council has adopted a Street Tree Masterplan which nominates the species to be planted in each street. The Street Tree Masterplan will be the guiding document for decisions relating to the management of the Town’s street tree asset.’
It also says that ‘The Town of Claremont Street Tree Masterplan 2013 will mostly be implemented by natural attrition rather than wholesale removal of existing trees. However Council may also consider requests for replacement of existing trees in a street where the majority of residents of the street support it and the new trees can be successfully interplanted into the streetscape to allow a staged removal of the existing trees.’ And that removal of ‘Street trees will generally only be removed where they are dead, diseased or dangerous’
And that promotion of street trees will be undertaken to ‘actively promote the maintenance, protection and improvement of its street tree urban forest through regular placement of educational, information and reminder articles in the local media and by other appropriate means.’
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The Towns Tree Preservation Policy EN306 states that; ‘The ambience of Town of Claremont is characterised by well-developed leafy trees and the associated prolific bird life. The Town considers that our trees are: An important community asset. A part of our heritage. Add to the value of property, and Contribute significantly to the amenity of the Town.
As such the Council supports the following: The Town encourages architects, designers and developers to make every reasonable effort to incorporate existing mature specimens and new trees into plans for development thereby improving the value, amenity and beauty of the specific development, to the benefit of the whole community. Where approval is given for trees to be removed new plantings may be required. In preserving our trees we seek to protect the environment for all our residents: children, youth, working people and retirees.’
Sending the wrong message about the value of trees Allowing owners to remove healthy trees will send a message to the community that the value of trees is based on cost of replacement and not on all the other values of trees in the community including:
Filtering air pollution. Cooling the local environment. Shade for footpath users to improve walkability. Providing habitat for animals. Mature streetscapes increase house values.
Careful consideration needs to be given to the precedent this shift in direction can cause to the management of all trees throughout the Town.
Past Resolutions Ordinary Council Meeting [6 November 2018], Resolution number 204/18 The item be deferred back to the 20 November 2018 meeting to allow Administration to calibrate the annual tree replacement numbers. CARRIED
Financial and Staff Implications Resource requirements are in accordance with existing budgetary allocation. In the event the Council approves the applications to remove box trees and replace with a suitable trees as per the Street Tree Master Plan, $3,400 be charged from the applicant for the removal of one box tree and replacement with a suitable tree.
As stated previously, any failing street trees replacing box trees under this program will be a cost to the Town of $3,400 per tree. Failure rates for new trees can be between 30-40%. For example, if 85 trees were replaced in one year and 20% failed, replacement cost to the Town would be $57,800.
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Policy and Statutory Implications Policies: Street Trees EN305 Tree Preservation EN306 Community Consultation LG524
Strategic Documents Street Tree Masterplan Claremont Ahead 2027 Sustainable Living Action Plan 2018
Communication / Consultation Nil
Strategic Community Plan Environmental Sustainability
We are a leader in responsibly managing the built and natural environment for the enjoyment of the community and continue to demonstrate diligent environmental practices.
Take a leadership in the community in environmental sustainability.
Aim for best practice in water usage and waste minimalisation in line with community expectations.
Urgency None
Voting Requirements Simple majority decision of Council required.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That Council does not support the proactive removal of Queensland Box trees and only support removal of such where the tree is dead, diseased or dangerous as per Council Policy on Street Trees EN305.
LAPSED for want of a mover.
ALTERNATIVE MOTION Moved Cr Main, seconded Cr Franklyn
“That applications from the property owners for the removal of box trees in the verge outside their properties may be approved subject to:
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3. Council’s Fees and Charges Schedule be amended to reflect the charge, and the charge be reviewed each financial year. 4. All the works be undertaken by the Town. 5. No more than 10% of all the trees in any one street, be proactively replaced during any 12 month period and a maximum of 85 box trees per year can be removed. 6. To be reviewed after a two year trial period. CARRIED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY (209/18)
For: Crs Browne, Edwards, Franklyn, Goetze, Haynes, Kelly, Main and Mayor Barker. Against: Cr Mews.
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12.1 LAKE CLAREMONT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CITY OF NEDLANDS MT CLAREMONT OVAL - PROPOSAL FROM WESTSIDE WOLVES HOCKEY CLUB
File No: PRK/000123-02 Attachments: Mt Claremont Oval Hockey Pitch Plan Responsible Officer: Liz Ledger Chief Executive Officer Author: Saba Kirupananther Director Infrastructure Proposed Meeting Date: 20 November 2018
Purpose For the Council to consider the proposal for a synthetic hockey pitch at Mt Claremont Oval and the Lake Claremont Advisory Committee’s recommendation.
Background At its meeting held Thursday 15 November 2018, the Lake Claremont Advisory Committee considered the following proposal by the City of Nedlands in relation to development of the Mt Claremont Oval to install a synthetic hockey surface.
The following information and comment was provided by the Town’s Officers in its report to the committee.
As taken from the City of Nedlands Website; https://yourvoice.nedlands.wa.gov.au/mt-claremont-oval-proposal-from-westside- wolves-hockey-club
‘The City of Nedlands wishes to understand the level of community support for the project, which would see the club use 0.9ha of the 4.2ha oval (about 21 per cent) for their permanent home.
Originating from the 1930s, the Westside Wolves Hockey Club caters for people of all ages in the western suburbs and has more than 1,700 members – but no permanent home.
At the same time, the facilities will still be available for other community groups and other various community activities.
This consultation will assist with the decision-making process on whether to approve a period for the hockey club to further investigate and develop a detailed proposal and business plan.
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The club has developed a concept plan for permanent hockey facilities, including a synthetic pitch, parking and clubrooms, and has been working with the City of Nedlands to find a suitable venue.
For this proposal to proceed, any future arrangements need to be negotiated with the existing clubs and organisations that currently use the oval including the Western Suburbs and Swanbourne Cricket Clubs, Claremont-Nedlands Cricket Club, UWA Nedlands Football Club, Claremont Jets and Mt Claremont Primary School.
There may also be potential impacts on people who use the oval for passive recreation such as walking and exercising dogs.
Ultimately, the City's wants to know if this is the right thing for the community.
This engagement project closes 5pm on 19 November 2018 with the community engagement outcomes being reported to Council in December.’
As this is in the stormwater catchment zone of Lake Claremont careful consideration needs to be given to the impacts it may have on the water quality at the Lake. Further to this the development will also impact land use directly surrounding Lake Claremont in a number of other ways.
Artificial hockey turf surfaces require around 9,500kL/Ha of ground water per year to make them playable as metered by City of Joondalup at Warwick Hockey Centre and conveyed to all Perth Metro Parks Managers. The artificial turf play area is of similar size to that proposed in Mt Claremont. The water use is well above the annual allocation provided to each groundwater license which is currently set at 7,500kL/Ha per year by Department of Water and Environmental Regulation. This is also far higher than future proposed reductions in groundwater allocations which are estimated to be lowered to 6,000kL/Ha per annum by 2030. This future volume of groundwater will provide enough irrigation water for grass but not for artificial turf.
As the surface begins to deteriorate the fine plastics can break away (around 5-10% per annum – see http://www.kimointernational.org/feature/microplastic-pollution-from- artificial-grass-a-field-guide/) and become fine plastic particles (micro plastics) which will get into the local stormwater system which is directly connected to Lake Claremont, a conservation category wetland.
Ground water use could be reduced by recycling all water on site and stormwater carrying micro plastics could potentially be captured using a particle filtration system.
The proposal will provide a purpose built home ground facility for the Westside Wolves Hockey Club and facilitate ‘A’ grade, state and national competition games to be played in the local area.
Currently Westside Wolves use Cresswell Park as their home ground and club rooms and they share the facility with the Claremont Nedlands Cricket Club. Both clubs are highly patronised. All active playing surfaces in western suburbs and in Perth metro are in high demand. There is a need for new areas to be developed for active sports.
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Dividing the Mt Claremont Oval up for artificial turf would reduce the useability of the site for other sporting codes such as the three cricket clubs, one soccer and one gridiron club and the local primary school.
The Officer’s recommendation was;
That the Committee recommends the Council support the artificial playing surface for hockey at Mt Claremont oval and make a submission to City of Nedlands as part of the public consultation for the proposal subject to:
1. All stormwater runoff with potential contaminants to the Lake Claremont catchment, such as micro plastics be filtered before leaving the site. 2. All water be recycled for use on the artificial turf surface.
Discussion The Officer’s recommendation lapsed for want of a mover, and an alternative motion was considered by the committee who resolved that; That the Committee recommends: The Council do not support the artificial playing surface for hockey at Mt Claremont Oval and make a submission to City of Nedlands as part of the public consultation, citing the following concerns: 1. All stormwater runoff with potential contaminants to the Lake Claremont catchment, such as micro plastics, may not be filtered before leaving the site. 2. All water may not be recycled for use on the artificial turf surface. 3. Groundwater use may not be limited to 6,000kl/ha p.a. 4. Uncertainty over future use by Wolves of McKenzie Pavilion. CARRIED Reasons: 1. Lack of technical information makes it impossible for Council to be confident that water use, surface disposal and underground flows will be satisfactory for the continued health of Lake Claremont. 2. When a detailed technical proposal is before the City of Nedlands in the form of a Building Permit application, the Town will not have an opportunity to comment. 3. The Town has no information re the possible consequence for the redevelopment of McKenzie Pavilion of a new Wolves facility at Mt Claremont. 4. Concern regarding ecological linkage with the adjoining areas.
Past Resolutions No previous resolution in relation to this item.
Financial and Staff Implications Nil
Policy and Statutory Implications There are no policy or statutory implications.
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Other relevant document is Lake Claremont Management Plan 2016-21
Communication / Consultation https://yourvoice.nedlands.wa.gov.au/mt-claremont-oval-proposal-from-westside- wolves-hockey-club
Strategic Community Plan Environmental Sustainability
We are a leader in responsibly managing the built and natural environment for the enjoyment of the community and continue to demonstrate diligent environmental practices.
Take a leadership in the community in environmental sustainability.
Aim for best practice in water usage and waste minimalisation in line with community expectations.
Protect and conserve the natural flora and fauna of Lake Claremont and the Foreshore.
Leadership and Governance
We are an open and accountable local government; a leader in community service standards.
Our stakeholders are well informed and we provide opportunities for community engagement.
Urgency High to allow the Town to provide a formal response to the City of Nedlands in relation to the proposal as soon as practical.
Voting Requirements Simple majority decision of Council required.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION The Council do not support the artificial playing surface for hockey at Mt Claremont Oval and support making a submission to City of Nedlands as part of the public consultation, citing the following concerns: 1. All stormwater runoff with potential contaminants to the Lake Claremont catchment, such as micro plastics, may not be filtered before leaving the site. 2. All water may not be recycled for use on the artificial turf surface. 3. Groundwater use may not be limited to 6,000kl/ha p.a. 4. Uncertainty over future use by Wolves of McKenzie Pavilion. Reasons:
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1. Lack of technical information makes it impossible for Council to be confident that water use, surface disposal and underground flows will be satisfactory for the continued health of Lake Claremont. 2. When a detailed technical proposal is before the City of Nedlands in the form of a Building Permit application, the Town will not have an opportunity to comment. 3. The Town has no information re the possible consequence for the redevelopment of McKenzie Pavilion of a new Wolves facility at Mt Claremont. 4. Concern regarding ecological linkage with the adjoining areas.
LAPSED for want of a mover.
ALTERNATIVE MOTION Moved Cr Haynes, seconded Cr Edwards
That Council make a submission to the City of Nedlands, regarding the proposal by Westside Wolves to construct an artificial turf hockey field and associated Pavilion on Mt Claremont Oval, requesting:
1. A detailed environmental study including an assessment of the downstream impact on Lake Claremont, and
2. Clarification of any proposed change of Wolves use of McKenzie Pavilion as a result of the new Pavilion at Mt Claremont
Reason:
1. The information circulated to Councillors by the Chair of Westside Wolves on Tuesday 20 November 2018 was not available to the LCAC and contains a suggestion that a detailed environmental study may be undertaken,
2. Until such a study is undertaken the Town does not have the information required to decide whether to support the proposal or not, and
3. The Town of Claremont needs to be aware of any change of use of McKenzie Pavilion as a result of the development of a new Wolves facility . LOST For: Crs Edwards and Haynes Against: Crs Browne, Franklyn, Goetze, Kelly, Main, Mews and Mayor Barker.
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13.1 CORPORATE AND GOVERNANCE
LIST OF PAYMENTS 1 TO 31 OCTOBER 2018
File No: FIM/00062-02 Attachments: OCM Schedule of Payments October 2018 (Attachment 1) NAB Purchase Card September 2018 (Attachment 2) NAB Purchase Card October 2018 (Attachment 3)
Responsible Officer: Les Crichton Director Corporate and Governance Author: Edwin Kwan Senior Finance Officer Proposed Meeting Date: 20 November 2018
Purpose For Council to note the payments made in October 2018.
Background Council has delegated to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) the exercise of its power to make payments from the Municipal Fund or Trust Fund. The CEO is required to present a list to Council of those payments made since the last list was submitted.
Discussion Attached is the list of all accounts paid totalling $2,383,350.34 during the month of October 2018.
The attached schedule covers: Municipal Funds electronic funds transfers (EFT) $ 1,612,491.04 Municipal Fund vouchers (39588-39595) $ 8,240.10 Municipal Fund direct debits $ 699,223.94 Trust Fund electronic funds transfer (EFT) $ 63,395.26 Trust Fund vouchers $ 0.00
All invoices have been verified, and all payments have been duly authorised in accordance with Council’s procedures.
Past Resolutions Ordinary Council Meeting 16 October 2018, Resolution 192/18: That Council notes all payments made for September 2018 totalling $1,982,524.31 comprising; Municipal Funds electronic funds transfers (EFT) $ 1,445,298.52
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Municipal Fund vouchers (39583-39587) $ 22,801.86 Municipal Fund direct debits $ 481,030.01 Trust Fund electronic funds transfer (EFT) $ 33,393.92 Trust Fund vouchers $ 0.00
Financial and Staff Implication Resource requirements are in accordance with existing budgetary allocation.
Policy and Statutory Implications Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996, Regulations 12- 13. Town of Claremont Delegation Register – DA9 Payment of Accounts.
Communication / Consultation Nil
Urgency The Schedule of Payments is to be presented to the next ordinary meeting of Council after the list has been prepared.
Voting Requirements Simple majority decision of Council required.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION Moved Cr Haynes, Seconded Cr Franklyn That Council notes all payments made by the Chief Executive Officer under Delegation DA9 for October 2018 totalling $2,383,350.34, as detailed in Attachment 1 comprising:
Municipal Funds electronic funds transfers (EFT) $ 1,612,491.04 Municipal Fund vouchers (39588-39595) $ 8,240.10 Municipal Fund direct debits $ 699,223.94 Trust Fund electronic funds transfer (EFT) $ 63,395.26 Trust Fund vouchers $ 0.00
CARRIED (210/18) (NO DISSENT)
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13.2.1 SIGN PLAN - TOWNWIDE AND LAKE CLAREMONT
File No: PRK/00123-02 Attachments: Draft Sign Plan Lake Claremont (Attachment 1) Town Wide Sign Locations (Attachment 2) Town Wide Signage Design (Attachment 3)
Responsible Officer: Saba Kirupananther Director Infrastructure Co-Author: Andrew Head Manager Parks and Environment Co-Author: Jane Carter Communications Co-Ordinator
Proposed Meeting Date: 20 November 2018
Purpose For Council to approve the draft sign plan for Lake Claremont and the design and locations of other signage including entry, directional and park signage throughout the Town prior to installation.
Background The Draft Sign Plan Lake Claremont was presented to the Lake Claremont Advisory Committee on 7 June 2018 and was supported subject to a few minor edits. These changes have now been included in the attached Draft Sign Plan Lake Claremont.
As part of this plan, a signage audit was undertaken, at this point it was identified that some other signage within the Town also required updating, replacement or inclusion. These include entry signs, park and reserve signs and directional signage along Davies Road next to the North East Precinct to assist with way finding within the town.
The attached sign plan was put on hold pending the refinement of the Town wide signage which has been developed to ensure that there is a consistent presentation standard of all new signage.
Discussion Below is a breakdown of the various elements of the proposed signage for consideration prior to implementation of the planned works.
Design Rationale The design for town-wide signage, created by an external sign-writing specialist, has been developed with consideration to the Town’s desired and acknowledged brand position of being a classically elegant yet modern and progressive place. The chosen font for the signage is based on the wrought iron design on Stirling Highway, and also acknowledges the rich heritage characteristics of the architecture within the Town as well as the many contemporary commercial businesses and homes.
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The refined combination of black and white, while being highly legible to the passer- by, will withstand changing trends while evoking a sense of established strength and longevity. It is acknowledged that creative design, such as this, which will be highly visible, will be prone to subjective and individual opinion. The creative process has explored and given all due consideration to the history, values and ethos of the Town as an organisation and as an integral part of the community.
The timeless design of the Town-wide signage makes is adaptable to other applications. Elements including font and or colouring can be added to other signage to give brand consistency as has been demonstrated here with the inclusion of black to the Lake Claremont signage. (Please refer to Attachment x: Town Wide Signage Design).
Entry Signs There are currently two entry signs into the Town. One is the wrought iron sign in the median of Stirling Highway and the other is an aged routed wooden sign on Davies Road.
It is proposed to install two new entry signs within the Town. Entry signage will support branding of the Town of Claremont, provide visitors and residents with a sense of place and belonging as well as enhance way finding.
The two sites that have been identified are highly visible to passing traffic, on public land therefore limiting impact to residents at entry points to the locality. The sites selected include the corner of Claremont Crescent and West Coast Highway in Swanbourne and the other is on Stirling Highway, at the exit to Parry Street.
The wooden routed sign on Davies Road would be removed with possible consideration for a replacement entry sign at the corner of Alfred Road and Davies (in Lake Claremont parkland) in a future budget. The wrought iron sign on Stirling Highway would be retained.
(Please refer to Attachment 2: Sign Plan – Townwide and Lake Claremont)
Directional Signs The current mixed style of signage at the corner of Davies Road & Shenton Road and Lapsley Road & Davies Road and the Aquatic Centre is not in keeping with the new development occurring in the area or the Town’s branding. New directional signage will replace the current signs in these two locations which will be in line with the design and materials used in the Entry Statements.
The directional signage will assist in directing pedestrian traffic to nearby features such as the Town Centre, Aquatic Centre and the Golf Course, Tennis Club, Lake Claremont.
Park Signs The current park signage has not been updated for a number of years. The most recent additions have been in place for around ten years. The typeface, layout and height of these signs make them difficult to read and the design is incongruent with the
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Town’s branding. Some parks have no signage to help identify the park name while others have very aged timber routed signs.
It is proposed that the Town start removing and replacing all park signage subject to future budget approval. This budget allocates funds for four park signs. Four priority locations have been identified as; Claremont Park, Mary Street Reserve, Rowe Park and Alex Prior Park as identified in the attached map.
Aquatic Centre Signage The current centre signage on Davies Road is outdated and does not reflect the centres name change. Aquatic Centre signage will be reviewed and replaced in line with other signage as part of this process.
Lake Claremont – Entry/Directional Signs The installation of the eight entry signs at Lake Claremont shown in the attached sign plan will be on hold until the dog exercise area has been through the statutory advertising process and approved by Council as the map will show the locations for dog exercise. It is expected that this will be completed in the new-year.
Notice Boards Notice Boards can be installed in both locations as soon as practical following approval of the attached sign plan for Lake Claremont. These will be used for temporary signs for events, environmental awareness and history of the site.
Bird Signage Bird signage in all three locations will be ordered and installed soon after as per the sign plan once the attached plan is approved by Council. These contain QR codes which can be scanned to provide bird calls and further images and information about each bird.
Other Signage All other signage (Flora, Fauna, Land and water use and environmental seasonal signs) will be produced in house on laminated paper which can be rotated and interchanged seasonally on the notice boards to keep the community informed, updated and engaged at the site. These will be placed in the notice boards as soon as they are installed.
Planning Assessment Where the signage is proposed on land not under the care and control of the Town, there is no exemption to the requirements of Council’s Local Law Relating to Signs. The proposed entry statement sign is to be located on the road reserve at the intersection of Claremont Crescent and West Coast Highway (land under the control of main Roads WA). The sign can be typically described as a panel sign, but does not achieve the required ground level clearance of 1.2m. This will require a Development Approval in order to override the Local Law requirement.
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Past Resolutions Lake Claremont Advisory Committee Meeting 7 June 2018, Resolution 20/18 That the Committee: 1. Support the following entry sign components in the following order: a) Lake Claremont heading b) Locality – Stirling Road Park, Lapsley Road playspace, Mulder Park, Lakeway Street, dog exercise area, Mount Claremont, Strickland Street or Cresswell Park c) Lake Claremont map d) The wording ‘this seasonal conservation category wetland and bush forever site is an important natural area. Galbamaanup was the Whadjuk people’s name for this place, European settlers named it Butlers Swamp, and the area has a rich history. To learn more about this place please scan the QR codes below for information on Lake Claremont and volunteering with the Friends of Lake Claremont’ e) Direction markers to the following – bird observation platform, dog exercise area, public toilets, nearest playground and barbeque area, Golf Course and pool 2. Recommend all bird signs to be titled ‘Birds of Lake Claremont’ 3. Recommend on all bird signage to acknowledge the Artist Pam Free 4. Recommend the Draft Sign Plan be updated and presented to Council for adoption. CARRIED
Financial and Staff Implications Resource requirements are in accordance with existing budgetary allocations. Further budget will be requested in the new financial year for roll out of reserve signage in every reserve. Estimated to be in the order of $2,000 per sign.
Policy and Statutory Implications Lake Claremont Management Plan 2016-21 Lake Claremont Operational Plan 2018-19
Communication / Consultation The Lake Claremont Park signage has been developed in consultation with the Lake Claremont Advisory Committee.
Strategic Community Plan Leadership
We are an open and accountable local government, a leader in community service standards
Provide the best possible customer experience throughout every interaction we have with our customers
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Liveability
We are an accessible community with well-maintained and managed assets. Our heritage is preserved for the enjoyment of the community.
Provide clean, usable, attractive and accessible streetscapes and public spaces.
Environmental Sustainability
We are a leader in responsibly managing the built and natural environment for the enjoyment of the community and continue to demonstrate diligent environmental practices.
Protect and conserve the natural flora and fauna of Lake Claremont and the Foreshore
Urgency To allow final designing, construction and installation of signage in the new year except for Lake Claremont entry/ directional signs which will wait until the dog exercise area review is completed.
Voting Requirements Simple majority decision of Council required.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION Moved Cr Haynes, Seconded Cr Franklyn That Council: 1. Approves the Lake Claremont Sign Plan.
2. Supports the delay in entry/directional signage at Lake Claremont until the dog exercise area review is resolved.
3. Approves the designs and installation of the:
a) Two town entry signs
b) Two directional signs on Davies Road, and
c) Four reserve signs.
4. Supports the request for a budget allocation for remaining reserve signage upgrade as part of budget 2019-20 deliberations.
CARRIED (211/18) (NO DISSENT)
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File No: RDS/00290 Attachments: First Avenue ROW – Diagram of Title (Attachment 1) First Avenue ROW – Supreme Court Search (Attachment 2) First Avenue ROW – Widening (Attachment 3) First Avenue ROW – Letter to Residents (Attachment 4) First Avenue ROW in Three Sections - Area 1 & 2 (Attachment 5) First Avenue ROW in Three Sections - Area 3 (Attachment 6)
Responsible Officer: Saba Kirupananther Director Infrastructure Author: Margaret Brophy Asset Technical Services Officer Proposed Meeting Date: 20 November 2018
Purpose Report recommends the Town accept management of Right of Way (ROW) numbers 101, 102 and 103 off First Avenue once the upgrade has been completed in accordance with the Town’s specifications.
Background The applicant (owner of 59 Graylands Road) has received approval from the West Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) to subdivide his lot at 59 Graylands Road. The following conditions are part of the development application:
Rear vehicle access is required. The portion of the Right of Way adjacent to the property is to be sealed and drained according to the Town’s specifications.
The applicant will upgrade the entire ROW (numbers 101, 102 and 103) as shown in Attachment 1, including resurfacing and drainage off First Avenue and requests the Town to then accept management of the land according to the Town’s Right of Way Policy.
Discussion The Right of Way off First Avenue is part of a deceased estate and the Supreme Court has no record of an application to the court for the estate of Enid Barrington Anderson deceased. (Attachment 2). Consequently the existing ROW has no management.
When a lot adjacent to the ROW, 70 First Avenue, was developed, a 0.5m portion was required for Right of Way widening as depicted in Attachment 3. This portion was ceded to the Crown and will be under the management of the Town.
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The Town’s ROW Policy states where a ROW has been paved and drained by neighbouring landowners, then the Town will thereafter maintain the surface in good order and condition. In this case, a neighbouring owner is prepared to pay for the surfacing of the ROW to the Town’s specifications.
To facilitate future maintenance and management of the sealed ROW, the ownership should be transferred from the deceased estate to the Crown to match the ceded portion of 70 First Avenue.
Past Resolutions Nil
Financial and Staff Implications Staff time will be allocated for the submission to the Department of Land.
Policy and Statutory Implications Right of Way Policy LV108
Communication / Consultation Adjoining properties would be informed of the work to be undertaken. Attachment 4 is an example letter used previously when resurfacing a ROW off Claremont Crescent.
Strategic Community Plan Liveability
We are an accessible community with well-maintained and managed assets. Our heritage is preserved for the enjoyment of the community.
Maintain and upgrade the Town's assets for seamless day to day usage.
Urgency Condition required to be met prior to the resident’s subdivision being approved, which is awaiting the outcome of this decision.
Voting Requirements Simple majority decision of Council required.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION Moved Cr Edwards, Seconded Cr Main
That Council, on completion of the upgrade of ROW 101,102 & 103, initiate transfer of its ownership from deceased estate to the Crown. Costs for the upgrade of the ROW and land transfer to be at cost of owner of 59 Graylands Road.
CARRIED (212/18) (NO DISSENT)
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Items 13.3.1 Final Adoption of Local Planning Scheme No.3 Scheme Amendment No.136 – Stirling Highway West and 13.3.3 Swanbourne Local Centre Planning Study were carried en bloc.
13.3 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
13.3.1 FINAL ADOPTION OF LOCAL PLANNING SCHEME NO. 3 SCHEME AMENDMENT NO.136 – STIRLING HIGHWAY WEST
File No: LND/00117 Attachments - Public: Scheme Amendment Documentation (Attachment 1) Submission Table (Attachment 2) Submission Map (Attachment 3)
Attachments – Restricted: Submissions (R-Attachment 1) Responsible Officer: David Vinicombe Director Planning and Development Author: Lisa Previti Manager Planning Proposed Meeting Date: 20 November 2018 Date Prepared: 9 November 2018 Financial Implications: Nil Enabling Legislation: Planning and Development Act 2005 (PDA) Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (LPS Regs) Housing Capacity Study 2013 Residential Design Codes (RDC) Local Planning Scheme No. 3 (LPS3)
Summary At its Ordinary Council Meeting held 5th July 2016 Council approved the Stirling Highway (SH) Local Development Plan (LDP) to identify and address potential for increased residential density on land adjoining Stirling Highway. At its Ordinary Council Meeting held on 19 September 2017 Council initiated Scheme Amendment No. 136 to Local Planning Scheme No. 3 (LPS3) to apply zonings to land abutting Stirling Highway west of the town centre left unzoned by Metropolitan Regional Scheme (MRS) Amendment No.1210/41. The amendment has been advertised in accordance with the Planning and Development Act 2005 (PDA) and six submissions were received, one of which are recommended to be noted and five dismissed. It is recommended that Council adopt the amendment without modification and forward the necessary documents to the Minister for Transport, Planning and Lands.
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Purpose For Council to consider the final adoption of Scheme Amendment No. 137 and to make a resolution in accordance with the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (LPS Regs).
Background The reports to Council on 5th July 2016 and 19th September 2017 detailed the significant strategic background to the formulation of the SH LDP and the basis of the Scheme Amendment. A summary is provided for the purposes of this report.
MRS Amendment No. 1210/41 The Stirling Highway Activity Corridor Study (SHACS) was an integrated transport and land use planning study undertaken by the Department of Planning (DoP) at the request of the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) and consisted of two inter-related and staged studies: Phase 1: A preliminary carriageway design for Stirling Highway (MRS Amendment No. 1210/41 - Rationalisation of Stirling Highway Reservation). Phase 2: A staged urban design and form based code study to guide built form and redevelopment opportunities in a sustainable planned manner (yet to be progressed).
MRS Amendment No. 1210/41 - Rationalisation of Stirling Highway Reservation was gazetted on 31 January 2017 and provides for a reduction of the Primary Regional Road (PRR) reservation to approximately 40 metres in width with the balance of the land proposed to be rezoned as Urban (and Reserved as Parks and Recreation for a small section between Bay View Terrace and Bernard Street).
As MRS Amendment No. 1210/41 is gazetted, land no longer affected by the PRR reservation is zoned Urban under the MRS but remains unzoned under LPS3 until such time as a zone (and density codings) are added by way of a scheme amendment.
It was considered appropriate that Council takes the initiative to develop its own set of design guidelines and other planning tools rather than await finalisation of Phase 2 of SHACS.
This report has been based on the proposed extent of the Stirling Highway reservation as shown in the MRS Amendment No. 1210/41 plans advertised for public comment, together with the remaining parcels of land which are presently zoned or reserved under LPS3. It is noted that the MRS amendment has slightly modified the proposed PRR reservation (reduced to approximately 38m), however this will not impact on the intent or the outcomes of the SH LDP.
State Government Direction The State Government has prepared a number of strategies to promote a balance between urban growth on the fringe and consolidation within the existing urban fabric of the metropolitan area. In recent times a number of strategic directional documents have been prepared, inclusive of Directions 2031(and Beyond), Draft Central Metropolitan Perth Sub-Regional Strategy (CMPSS), Directions 2031 (and Beyond) - 2014 Report Card and Perth & Peel @ 3.5 Million. The expectation is that local 25
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Most recently, Perth & Peel @ 3.5 Million proposes that the Town accommodate 1300 additional dwellings in the Town by 2050. This target appears to include the Directions 2031 Report Card target of 760 dwellings, but is less than the original target of 2200 contained in the Directions 2031 and Beyond / CMPSS proposals.
Initial discussions with the DoP officers when finalising the Housing Strategy for the Town indicated that the base (before Directions 2031 / CMPSS) calculation included 630 dwellings in the Claremont North East Precinct (NEP). However with the finalisation of Perth & Peel @3.5 Million, the DoP has reviewed this and advised that the density increases achieved in the NEP (up to 900 additional dwellings) will contribute to the full density growth targets, leaving only 400 dwellings to be accommodated elsewhere in the Town. In reviewing the density targets, the DoP qualifies the growth target as a minimum target, and prescribes that all increased density development should achieve growth factors which improve the capacity of existing urban areas to contribute better to longer term sustainable growth patterns in the Metropolitan Region.
Stirling Highway Local Development Plan Details of the SH LDP adopted by Council in March 2016 include the following: The study area includes land on both sides of Stirling Highway, within the Town of Claremont boundaries generally to a depth of the largest existing lot within each street block and following cadastral boundaries. The study area contains 146 properties and has been separated into three distinct precincts including: 1. Western Residential Precinct (generally land on both sides of the Highway to west of Stirling Road typified by uses of a residential nature and two private school campuses, with a noticeable absence of commercial activity). 2. Central Town Centre Precinct (generally land on both sides of the Highway between the commercial development on the west side of Stirling Road and west of Mary Street, comprising of retail, commercial and civic activity). 3. Eastern Highway Precinct (generally land on both sides of the Highway east of Mary Street and is a mix of other commercial-type activity traditionally associated with strip highway development, with some interspersed residential activity). Following review of available background information (for example heritage listings, previous studies, proposed road reservations, height data, land contours, existing development) and identification of the notional study area, an on-site assessment and photography of building stock was undertaken to determine the likelihood and timing of redevelopment in the foreseeable future. An assessment of each property was undertaken within the study area to determine the likelihood and timing of redevelopment in the foreseeable future using a range of factors considered as either likely to encourage or be more challenging for redevelopment, and scores were applied to each category.
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The suggested density codings contained in the SH LDP were developed through a process that worked back from the built form to ensure a good match between the chosen R-Code and an appropriate built form for each precinct. Four options were presented and analysed for the three precincts as detailed below. It is noted that total yields include an allowance of approximately 400 dwellings for the Amana (Sundowner) site, which has been the subject of a separate amendment to LPS3: 1. Progressive Model Western Residential Precinct – R80 Central Town Centre Precinct – R-AC0 Eastern Highway Precinct – R100 Total dwelling yield – 1,130 (plus 400 for Amana) – 1530 2. Modest Model Western Residential Precinct – R60 Central Town Centre Precinct – R-AC0 Eastern Highway Precinct – R80 Total dwelling yield – 939 (plus 400 for Amana) – 1339 Note – taking into account the reduced incentive to develop, yield may be reduced to 798 (plus 400) - 1198 3. Conservative Model Western Residential Precinct – R40 Central Town Centre Precinct – R-AC0 Eastern Highway Precinct – R60 Total dwelling yield – 863 (plus 400 for Amana) – 1263 Note – taking into account the reduced incentive to develop, yield may be reduced to 648 (plus 400) - 1048 4. Staged Model (as per the Progressive Model for the Central Town Centre and Eastern Highway Precincts) Western Residential Precinct – No change (retain R30 and R40) Central Town Centre Precinct – R-AC0 Eastern Highway Precinct – R100 Total dwelling yield – 922 (plus 400 for Amana) – 1322 Note – taking into account the reduced incentive to develop, yield may be reduced to 818 (plus 400) - 1218
It is proposed that the R-AC zone (as referred to at times in the SH LDP) be classed as R-AC0 which requires preparation of a Structure Plan (or possible Activity Centre Plan) to guide development in the Central Town Centre Precinct.
The consultants recommended the Progressive Model as the most desirable and viable option for the following reasons:
o It provides sufficient incentive, flexibility and viability for landowners to initiate development. o It is more likely to result in higher quality development. o Lower densities may pose risk of seeing less redevelopment occur, or seeing interim development in a form that may be of lower quality.
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o It more than satisfies the State Government’s housing target will into the future. To support the recommendation for the Progressive Model, the SH LDP includes a detailed assessment of LPS provisions and makes specific recommendations for a scheme amendment and Local Planning Policy Design Guidelines (attached). In summary, the requirements outline expectations on land-use and density, plot ratio, access, parking, overshadowing, heights and setbacks, building amenity, fencing, services, heritage, and provide details for proposed scheme amendments to address these matters. In addition, Design Guidelines are recommended to address a number of these issues, plus street interface, building form, landscaping and public art and precinct specific objectives and requirements. The Progressive Model, proposes development requirements to create a “street wall” along both sides of the Highway, with development up to four storeys high, or six storeys for key “designated landmark” corner sites, with an additional two storeys setback 3m from the “street wall” (eight stories), except in the Town Centre where Structure Plan / Activity Centre Plan requirements will be developed to support specific Town Centre development opportunities; or where development overshadows adjacent residential property or development on the northern side of the Highway overshadows the footpath on the southern side of the Highway. Height is also proposed to be restricted to three storey “street walls” (with 3m setback to an additional one storey - three storeys) to residential side streets. Development will also be limited to two storeys where a site abuts a residential property not located in the study area. “Designated Landmark” sites are defined as large prominent corner sites including Amana (Sundowner) on the corner Airlie Street as an entry point to the Town from the south; the north western corner of Stirling Highway and Stirling Road as a western entry to the town centre; Bayview Centre on the corner of Leura Avenue as the eastern entry to the town centre; and north western corner of Loch Street as the eastern entry point to the Town. It is noted that the Sundowner site has since been rezoned under LPS3 and requires no further amendment at this point. The pre-existing commercial nature of the Central Town Centre and Eastern Highway Precincts and ground floor (and above) commercial development will be required to be maintained with special considerations to accommodate mixed use development. Preliminary concept plans were prepared as an example for a mixed use development in the Eastern Highway Precinct. The concept takes into account many of the design concepts proposed by the SH LDP and the draft Design Guidelines to illustrate how the “street wall” development may be accommodated within the existing PRR reserve, and how the impact on residential property to the south may be ameliorated within the current “Highway” zone development requirements on height (max. 12m) etc. The SH LDP is considered to be one of the most important strategic planning documents to be considered by the Town to respond to State Government objectives whilst at the same time protecting the Town’s single residential streetscapes and heritage characteristics. It is important that the Council sets clear direction on which Model to implement before finalising the scheme amendment and policy proposals.
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The SH LDP assesses the advantages and disadvantages of each Model and indicated the two preferred Models are the Progressive and Staged Models, both of which provide appropriate incentives for development. Council endorsed the Staged Model which focuses on increasing the density in the Central Town Centre and Eastern Highway Precincts, while retaining the Western Residential Precinct in its current form for future consideration. This option provides for the future proofing of population growth into the next century, while at the same time ensuring that an oversupply of developable land in the foreseeable future does not occur to the detriment of local amenity. A minor variation to this recommendation is the inclusion of the “designated landmark” site at the St Louis Retirement Village Estate site, which is subject to master planning to accommodate long term redevelopment. The Staged Model option will generate landowner/developer interest in redevelopment in the town centre and the east end of Claremont with a focus on mixed-use development to compliment the town centre. It is likely that the proposed scale of development may be more acceptable to the community in the Central Town Centre and Eastern Highway Precinct compared to the Western.
Scheme Amendment No. 136 Scheme Amendment No. 136 for Stirling Highway West was initiated by Council at its meeting held 19th September 2017. This land is contained in the Western Residential Precinct of the SH LDP (generally land on both sides of the Highway to west of Stirling Road typified by uses of a residential nature and two private school campuses, with a noticeable absence of commercial activity). The amendment proposals for this area are simply infilling the Urban land with the adjoining zoning and density codings under LPS3. It is noted that this portion of the SH LDP was not assigned higher density codings as it was strategically considered desirable to preserve this area for re- development in the long term future at densities to be prescribed at that time. The amendment does not include The St Louis Estate Retirement Village site as this is subject to separate Masterplan LDP and Amendment considerations. The amendment does not also include 355 Stirling Highway (Lot 1) at the intersection with Stirling Road as this property is considered under Amendment No. 137 and is also subject to the preparation of an Activity Centre Plan for the Town Centre.
The following table outlines key dates regarding this proposal: Date Item/Outcome 19 September 2017 Amendment No. 137 initiated by Council 22 August 2018 Referred to the EPA for assessment and consent to advertise 3 September 2018 EPA response received 14 September 2018 Advertising commenced 29 October 2018 Advertising closed 9 November 2018 Report prepared for Council.
Past Resolutions In November 2012, Council adopted the Housing Capacity Study to identify constraints and opportunities relating to the housing targets including Directions 2031 (and beyond) and the Draft Central Metropolitan Perth Sub-Regional Strategy (CMPSS).
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Ordinary Council Meeting 20 November 2012, Resolution No. 221/12 includes the following pertinent extracts: That Council resolve as follows: 1. To adopt the Draft Housing Capacity Study 2012 for the Town of Claremont for inclusion in the review of the Town of Claremont’s Local Planning Strategy 2010 – 2025, Clearly Claremont. 2. The Town of Claremont work toward implementing the 12 recommendations contained in the Housing Capacity Study 2012 as follows: 2.7 Council lead in progressing a suitable commercial and residential zoning and density coding along Stirling Highway to ensure that in drafting a Local Scheme Amendment to reflect Metropolitan Region Scheme Amendment 1210/41, consideration be given to the introduction of a split form of R Coding such as R40/R80 and a strong set of scheme provisions, policies and design guidelines are introduced to control redevelopment and protect local heritage sites and the amenities of lower density surrounding areas. 2.8 Council prepare an Activity Centre Structure Plan for the Claremont Town Centre which includes provisions encouraging additional residential dwellings including mixed use developments and give consideration to the creation of additional opportunities for residential development in walkable catchment of the Town Centre once formally defined. Council Meeting resolved on 15 March 2016, Resolution No. 37/16 as follows: THAT Council: a) Pursuant to Part 6 of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, adopt the draft ‘Planning for Increased Residential Density along Stirling Highway’ study for public consultation as a proposed Local Development Plan including endorsement of the Staged Model as the preferred option plus the identified “designated landmark” site at the north western corner of Stirling Highway and Stirling Road and the St Louis Village site to guide future residential development along Stirling Highway. b) Advertise the draft ‘Planning for Increased Residential Density along Stirling Highway’ study for a period of 28 days. c) Require a further report being prepared for Council consideration following completion of the consultation period. Council Meeting resolved on 5 July 2016, Resolution No. 100/16 as follows: THAT Council: a) Pursuant to Part 6 of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, approve the draft ‘Planning for Increased Residential Density along Stirling Highway’ study as a Local Development Plan to guide the proposed amendment to Town Planning Scheme No. 3 and associated Local Planning Policy to promote the development of land in the proximity of Stirling Highway with the following modifications: i) Formally name the ‘Planning for Increased Residential Density along Stirling Highway’ study as the ‘Stirling Highway Local Development Plan’.
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ii) Endorsement of the Staged Model as the development option until such time as the Local Development Plan is reviewed by Council. iii) Include the St Louis Estate Retirement Village as an identified “designated landmark” site which is subject to the preparation of a master plan which informs the development of a separate Local Development Plan to identify and address specific development requirements for the site and to guide any future amendment to Town Planning Scheme No. 3 and/or Local Planning Policy. iv) The inclusion of 2 Richardson Avenue in the Western Residential Precinct subject to formal reconsideration when the Stirling Highway Local Development Plan is reviewed to progress proposals to include the Western Residential Precinct at the R80 density. b) On gazettal of Metropolitan Region Scheme Amendment No. 1210/41, prepare a report to initiate an amendment to Town Planning Scheme No 3 to reflect the adopted proposals contained in the Stirling Highway Local Development Plan and detail final proposals for any associated Local Planning Policy. (c) Upon presentation of a master plan to guide development on the St Louis Estate Retirement Village site to the satisfaction of Council, the Western Australian Planning Commission be requested to provide approval for the preparation of a Local Development Plan for the site which links in with the Stirling Highway Local Development Plan.
Council initiated the amendment at its Ordinary Council Meeting on 19 September 2018 as follows: THAT Council 1. Initiate Scheme Amendment No. 136 to Town Planning Scheme No. 3 in order to: a) Zone all unzoned parcels of Urban land north west and south east of Stirling Highway to the west of the Stirling Road/Queenslea Drive intersection excluding 355 Stirling Highway (cnr Stirling Road) to “Residential”, “Educational” or “Special Development” zone to match the adjoining zoning of the remainder of the property and apply the associated R-Codings of R30 and R40 to the Residential zones. b) Advise the Minister for Planning that Amendment No. 136 to Town Planning Scheme No. 3 is a standard amendment as it will make the Scheme consistent with the Metropolitan Region Scheme. c) Amend the Scheme Map accordingly. 2. Initiate Scheme Amendment No. 137 to Town Planning Scheme No. 3 in order to: a) Zone all unzoned parcels of Urban land north and south of Stirling Highway to the east of the Stirling Road/Queenslea Drive intersection (including 355 Stirling Highway (cnr Stirling Road) and to the west of Mary Street to “Town Centre”. b) Rezone the remainder of 355 Stirling Highway (cnr Stirling Road) from “Special Zone Restricted Use” to “Town Centre”, 2 Queenslea Drive (Lot 2) from “Highway” to “Town Centre”, 1 Freshwater Parade (Lot 203) from
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“Special Zone Restricted Use” to “Town Centre”, 2 Freshwater Parade (Lot 17), 322 to 324 Stirling Highway (Lots 11, 10, 9, 8 and 7) and 57 Bay View Terrace (Lot 12) from “Highway” from “Highway” to “Town Centre”. c) Advise the Minister for Planning that Amendment No. 137 to Town Planning Scheme No. 3 is a standard amendment as it will make the scheme consistent with the Metropolitan Region Scheme. d) Amend the Scheme Map accordingly. 3. Authorise the Mayor and the Chief Executive Officer to endorse the Scheme Amendment documents. 4. Forward a copy of the Amendment documentation to: (a) The Environmental Protection Authority in accordance with Section 81 of the Planning and Development Act 2005; (b) The Western Australian Planning Commission for information. 5. On receipt of advice from the Environmental Protection Authority under Section 48A of the Environmental Protection Act indicating that the Amendment need not be subject to an environmental assessment, advertise Amendment No. 136 in accordance with the Town Planning Regulations for not less than 42 days. 6. On receipt of advice from the Environmental Protection Authority under Section 48A of the Environmental Protection Act indicating that the Amendment need not be subject to an environmental assessment, and upon finalisation of proposals for the Town Centre Activity Centre Plan, advertise the Activity Centre Plan and Amendment No. 137 proposals in accordance with the Town Planning Regulations for not less than 42 days. 7. Defer initiation of Amendment No. 138 to Town Planning Scheme No. 3 relative to properties located in the Eastern Highway Precinct of the Stirling Highway Local Development Plan to allow further consideration of specific development provisions and public engagement be undertaken.
Statutory Considerations - Scheme Amendment Process The Town is able to amend its current Local Planning Scheme under section 75 of the Planning and Development Act 2005 (PDA). Scheme amendments are required to be undertaken in accordance with the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (LPS Regs).
The amendment has been determined to be a ‘Standard’ amendment under the LPS Regs. This requires an advertising period of not less than 42 days (45 days advertising commenced 8 September until 22 October 2018).
Council is required to make a recommendation on all submissions received and determine whether to finalise (with or without modification) or whether not to proceed with the Amendment, and then forward the Amendment to the Minister for Transport, Planning & Lands for consideration of approval and gazettal.
Consultation The Amendment was advertised in accordance with the LPS Regs for a period of 45 days from 14 September 2018 to 29 October 2018. The following advertising was undertaken:
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An advertisement was placed in the Post Newspaper on 15 September 2018 A copy of the amendment was placed on the Town’s website 765 letters were sent to the affected owners and tenants of land, and A copy of the amendment was made available at the front counter.
At the end of the consultation period six submissions had been received, and are summarised in Attachment 2. Full copies of the submissions are included in R- Attachment 1. The issues raised included traffic, increase in density and change of zoning to legitimise existing non-conforming uses. These issues are discussed below.
Affected Authority referral Main Roads WA (MRWA) provided a non-objection to the Amendment as an affected authority, including the following advice: Proposals for vehicular access to Stirling Highway where alternative access is proposed will not be supported. Applications which propose intensification of land use should include a Transport Impact Assessment. No development other than landscaping will be supported within the PRR. Transport noise may effect residential development and Quiet House design strategies should be considered.
Discussion Issues Raised in Submissions The submissions raised the following issues: Traffic – it is acknowledged that the western section of Stirling Highway is subject to heavy congestion, however this is a matter outside of the scope of Amendment No. 136 which proposes no intensification of development along the Highway at this stage. Spot increase in density – increasing residential densities on properties abutting those adjacent to Stirling Highway is considered inappropriate at this stage until the future implementation of the SH LDP within the western portion of the Highway is required. Inclusion in “Highway” zone for non-conforming use – the “Highway” zoning proposed is not consistent with the SH LDP. The property enjoys current non- conforming use rights under the provisions of LPS3 which all the existing land use to operate. Inclusion in “Special Zone – Restricted Use” for non-conforming use – this is not consistent with the SH LDP. The property enjoys current non-conforming use rights under the provisions of LPS3 which allows the existing land use to operate.
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Summary
The proposed Scheme Amendment has been advertised in accordance with the LPS Regs. Of the six submissions received, no issues have been raised that warrant amending or not proceeding with the amendment. It is recommended that Scheme Amendment No.136 be finalised without modification in accordance with the officer’s recommendation below.
Voting Requirements Simple majority decision of Council required.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION Moved Cr Franklyn, Seconded Cr Edwards
THAT Council: 1. Adopt Scheme Amendment No. 136 without modifications. 3. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer and Mayor to affix the Common Seal to Scheme Amendment No. 136 documents; 4. Forward Scheme Amendment No. 136 to the Minister for Transport, Planning & Lands for final approval and endorsement. 5. Dismiss submissions 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6, note submission 4, and forward a copy of this report and Council’s resolution on this matter to all respondents to advertising of the amendment. CARRIED (213/18) (NO DISSENT)
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File No: LND/00118 Attachments - Public: Scheme Amendment Documentation (Attachment 1) Submission Map (Attachment 2) Minor Map Modifications (Attachment 3)
Attachments – Restricted: Submissions (R-Attachment 1)
Responsible Officer: David Vinicombe Director Planning and Development
Author: Lisa Previti Manager Statutory Planning and Building
Proposed Meeting Date: 20 November 2018 Date Prepared: 9 November 2018 Financial Implications: Nil Enabling Legislation: Planning and Development Act 2005 (PDA) Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (LPS Regs) Housing Capacity Study 2013 Residential Design Codes (RDC) Local Planning Scheme No. 3 (LPS3)
The CEO has withdrawn this item.
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File Ref: LND/00080
Attachments – Public: Location Map (Attachment 1)
Attachments – Restricted: Swanbourne Local Centre Planning Study October 2018
Responsible Officer: David Vinicombe Director Planning and Development
Author: David Vinicombe Director Planning and Development Proposed Meeting Date: 20 November 2018 Property Owner: Various Submitted By: Game Planning Australia Lot No.: Various Area of Lot: N/A Zoning: Local Centre and Residential (R20) Financial Implications: Nil Enabling Legislation: Planning and Development Act 2005 (PDA) Local Planning Scheme No. 3 (LPS3) Residential Design Codes (RDC) Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (LPS Regs)
Summary Council’s Housing Capacity Study (February 2013) identified measures to achieve increased housing density to accommodate State Government housing growth targets (1,300 for the Town of Claremont). The Study recommendations relating to the Swanbourne Local Centre precinct included maintaining the low density single dwelling areas as much as possible for character retention and considered that transit-orientated development (TOD) on the northern side of the station was not feasible. The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) released its strategic planning document “Perth and Peel @ 3.5 Million” in 2018 to guide future sustainable planning in the metropolitan region to 2050. The document provides for the majority of infill development and urban consolidation to occur in activity centres, transport corridors and station precincts. With Perth and Peel @ 3.5 Million objectives in mind and interest being shown by a number of property owners in the Swanbourne Local Centre for the exploration of opportunities to develop a mini TOD in the precinct, the Town appointed Game Planning Australia to undertake a Local Centre Planning Study.
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The Swanbourne Local Centre Planning Study (SLCPS) commenced in 2017and involved engagement with shop owners and local residents through informal information sessions to establish owner and community sentiment towards future development opportunities for the Centre. The SLCPS assesses the current planning parameters in play at the Local Centre and makes a number of recommendations to enhance the precinct along with mild increases in development capacity above the existing Heritage Precinct and within the area bounded by Claremont Crescent, Saladin Street, Rob Roy Street and Franklin Street (including four “Residential” zoned properties to the south of Rob Roy Street adjacent to the “Local Centre”). During the preparation of the SLCPS, Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA) announced its intention to replace the Congdon Street railway bridge which links Swanbourne and Cottesloe to the west of the existing Swanbourne railway station, and has requested Council’s views on the redevelopment options for the bridge. There are no specific requirements or processes provided in planning legislation on the preparation, public comment or approval of this planning study or requiring a resident engagement exercise. Notwithstanding, formal public consultation on the SLCPS proposals is appropriate given that these two planning initiatives (SLCPS and MRWA bridge reconstruction proposals) align, and to guide any amendment to Local Planning Scheme No. 3 (LPS3), and preparation of future Local Development Plans (LDPs) and Council Local Planning Policy initiatives to inform future development opportunity within the precinct. Similar planning studies are normally consulted for a period of 28 days, however as no formal time period applies for this type of planning study, and given the onset of the Christmas holiday period, a two month consultation period is recommended. Upon conclusion of the formal consultation processes, Council will consider all submissions received (from residents, business owners and adjacent property owners) and consider whether or not to progress the associated recommendations through the formal planning processes to support the contemplated development in the precinct. It is noted that Council’s consideration of the SLCPS is not subject to State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) review. Accordingly, it is recommended that Council endorse the SLCPS for public consultation for a period of two months, and on conclusion of the consultation process, refer the comments received in the formal public consultation period Council for consideration and final adoption (or otherwise) of the SLCPS.
Purpose Council is requested to endorse the SLCPS for public consultation to enable the fine tuning planning guidelines for the future development of the precinct through independent planning processes (which will also be subject to associated formal public consultation processes).
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Background The following table outlines key dates regarding this proposal: Date Item/Outcome 20 November 2012 Council adopted the Draft Housing Capacity Study 2012. Game Planning Australia undertakes informal engagement exercises with business proprietors, residents and land owners Various dates 2017 to establish sentiments towards future development opportunities. Council considers options for the rebuilding of the Congdon 19 June 2018 Street bridge. 13 November 2018 Report prepared.
Past Resolutions There are no past Council resolutions relevant to the SLCPS.
Planning Context Strategic The Town of Claremont Housing Capacity Study 2013 adopted by Council on 20 November 2012 examined the opportunity for increased dwelling yields to meet housing targets in line with the requirements of the WAPC’s Directions 2031 and associated sub-regional strategies. The Study did not include the Swanbourne Local Centre in options to increase residential development in the Town due to its limited capacity given the heritage characteristics of the locality.
The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) released its strategic planning document “Perth and Peel @ 3.5 Million” in 2018 to guide future sustainable planning in the Perth and Peel metropolitan region to 2050. The document provides for the majority of infill development and urban consolidation to occur in activity centres, corridors and station precincts.
With Perth and Peel @ 3.5 Million objectives in mind and interest being shown by a number of property owners in the Swanbourne Local Centre for the exploration of opportunities to develop a mini TOD in the precinct, the Town appointed Game Planning Australia to undertake a Local Centre Planning Study.
Statutory The subject land, bound by Claremont Crescent, Saladin Street, Rob Roy Street and Franklin Street contains the Swanbourne shops and four residential properties. The land is zoned “Local Centre” and “Residential” with an “R20” coding over both zones.
The intention of the SLCPS is to provide guidance to the form of development in the precinct and inform the subsequent preparation of amendments to LPS3 and site specific LDPs and Local Planning Policy to achieve the recommended development outcomes.
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Heritage The subject area contains ten properties which are listed in the Claremont Crescent Commercial Heritage Precinct within the Town’s Heritage List (HL) and Local Government Inventory (LGI), as follows: ADDRESS PLACE STATE HL/LGI CONTRIBUTORY LIST SIGNIFICANCE 101 (Lot 38) Claremont Crescent Shop N Y Some Contribution 105-115 (Lot 43) Claremont Crescent Shop N Y No Contribution 119 (Lot 84) Claremont Crescent Shop N Y Considerable Contribution 123 (Lot 83) Claremont Crescent Shop N Y Considerable Contribution 125 (Lot 101) Claremont Crescent Shop N Y Considerable Contribution 127 (Lot 6) Claremont Crescent Shop N Y Some Contribution 129 (Lot 11) Claremont Crescent Shop N Y Considerable Contribution 131 (Lot 8) Claremont Crescent Shop N Y Some Contribution 133-137 (Lot 2) Claremont Crescent Shop N Y Some Contribution 139 (Lot 1) Claremont Crescent House N Y Some Contribution
Consultation Community consultation is not formally required for the SLCPS, however as the Study informs the basis for the development of future planning tools to regulate the desired development outcomes, it is appropriate that the Draft SLCPS be advertised for public comment at this point. Most similar planning studies are advertised for a period of 28 days, however given the onset of the Christmas period, it is considered appropriate to advertise the Draft SLCPS for a period of two months.
It is noted that once Council considers comments on the Draft SLCPS and determines the future planning direction for the precinct, formal planning processes will apply to the implementation of any planning tools required to achieve the required planning framework to deliver the adopted planning outcomes. These will include the following consultation processes: 1. Scheme Amendment – following initiation of a standard scheme amendment to implement recommendations of the SLCPS (42 days) 2. LDP – to be prepared with approval of the WAPC (advertising for not less than 14 days – normally 28 days) 3. Council Local Planning Policy (not less than 21 days) 4. Development Application – addressing elements of future applications that may involve the Council (or a Development Assessment panel on behalf of Council) exercising discretion (14 days).
It is noted that the consultants, Game Planning Australia have already undertaken initial public engagement exercises with local residents, business proprietors and land owners to assist in the development of the planning initiatives outlined in the SLCPS. A range of contrasting development forms were selected for the purposes of encouraging members of the public to consider appropriate built form outcomes in context of differing approaches. Images were intentionally selected to represent under-development, and similarly, over-development for the purposes of ‘calibrating’ the audience to consider what might be suitable for Swanbourne. The outcomes of the informal engagement exercises are detailed in the Study.
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It is noted that the Draft SLCPS is not subject to separate referral to government agencies including the WAPC or MRWA at this point, however there has been extensive engagement with various government bodies by the consultant is the preparation of the SLCPS.
Discussion Executive Summary The Draft SLCPS includes the following Executive Summary which describes the approaches used and information gathered to formulate implementation actions recommended to achieve the desired planning outcomes for the future development of the precinct as follows: The Swanbourne Local Centre is a local hub with an established mix of predominantly single-storey commercial uses opposite the Swanbourne Station. This planning study, commissioned by the Town of Claremont, investigates opportunities for expansion, consolidation and retention of the Local Centre, and presents a recommended pathway to achieving a vibrant yet intimate centre serving residents into the future. The study used several approaches to understand the current centre character and the issues and opportunities for any future development. These included: Desktop review of the existing statutory framework, previous studies and publicly available datasets including ABS census and environmental mapping On-site analysis to observe existing architectural character, vibrancy, and experiential features and problems Stakeholder engagement to ascertain broad community priorities for the Local Centre, and Built form modelling to investigate the interplay of topography, building height and building setbacks. Part 2 of this report presents a summary of the information gathered through this investigative process. The information gathered was used to identify broad vision and development principles to guide planning and development in the Swanbourne Local Centre, presented in Part 3. These focus on retaining the local scale, ‘main street’ format and heritage character while consolidating the Local Centre’s role and increasing vibrancy through movement network improvements, landscaping, and limited mixed-use development opportunities. Further definition of these principles alongside specific development intentions are presented as they relate to three discrete planning precincts – the Local Centre Core, Claremont Crescent Corridor and Swanbourne Station Corridor. The Local Centre Core is the commercial and residential heart of the Local Centre and the only planning precinct to include privately owned land. This planning precinct is the focal point for both heritage retention and infill development opportunities. A streetscape protection area is recommended to set back any new development from heritage facades, retaining the existing built form character and ‘main street’ scale of the Local Centre. Conversion of the under-utilised Rob Roy Lane to a laneway plaza will provide additional pedestrian-friendly space and opportunity for a modest increase in commercial floor area. Recommendations for the
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Claremont Crescent Corridor and Swanbourne Station Corridor focus primarily on achieving safe, comfortable, legible movement networks – and associated car parking – that enhance the Local Centre Core. The planning precincts and recommendations are presented in Parts 4 and 5. Part 6 of this report addresses the implementation actions required to achieve the recommendations. A Special Control Area is recommended to guide future development in accordance with the vision, while allowing flexibility in design solutions to movement network and servicing issues. The Claremont Crescent Corridor and Swanbourne Station Corridor will require further detailed design work to achieve pleasant, highly-connected movement corridors serving the Local Centre and surrounds.
Proposed Built Form The Draft SLCPS sets out sensitive arrangement for redevelopment that will provide a higher standard of amenity and functionality for residents and businesses in the precinct which aims to achieve a balanced approach to improving development opportunity at a scale which has some tentative support by local business proprietors, local residents and land owners.
The proposed built form outcomes respond the height of the adjacent “The Beaumont” retirement village (three/four storeys) to the west along Claremont Crescent, and rising topography from the intersection of Claremont Crescent and Franklin Street to the rear of the shops (parking area) facing Saladin Street. The plan proposes up to four storey development (2-3 storeys above the existing heritage shops) fronting Claremont Crescent and Franklin Street (setback behind the heritage facades) and further setback to reduce impacts on the Saladin Street frontage. Built form reduces to two storeys facing Rob Roy Street, and increasing to three storeys behind the building line. Development to the east of “Rob Roy Lane”, is proposed to be setback in line with the prolongation of Rob Roy Street in order to maintain the existing rear parking area.
Building massing is not expected to detract from amenity of surrounding property and the streetscapes when taking into account overshadowing, privacy, view and existing multi-level development. Heritage values will be maintained or improved.
Development Yield Development yield is not stated in the report, however based on a proposed R50 coding and average unit size of 75m2, the land has the capacity to generate up to 50 additional dwellings. While not significant in number, the increase in development yield is minor and consistent with the expectations of the Town’s Housing Capacity Study in acknowledging the heritage characteristics of the locality which limit the extent of development to be confined to the main commercial block (with associated residential properties to the rear) adjacent the railway station as espoused by Perth and Peel @ 3.5 Million.
Parking The Draft SLCPS acknowledges that parking may be accommodated on site, in shared parking areas via reciprocal arrangements and off-site public parking facilities including kerbside and other public parking areas, and indicates that:
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New development may rely on public parking facilities to service parking demand generated through that new development. This avoids the need to consume valuable development space with parking and access areas. In these circumstances, financial contributions are made to the Town (cash-in-lieu of on-site parking) to fund the provision of parking and transport facilities generally. The actual amounts payable to the Town are guided by Local Planning Policy that is established under the terms of the Scheme.
Railway Bridge and Connection to Cottesloe The Draft SLCPS acknowledges the importance of maintaining strong pedestrian linkages with the station and to the Cottesloe commercial area to the south of the railway, and indicates that: Improving connection with the southern side of the railway line (within the suburb of Cottesloe and Town of Cottesloe Local Government Area) was supported in principle through stakeholder engagement activities, including with relevant agencies. It is not within the scope of this study to consider the detail of development on the southern side of the railway, however, broad consideration of the intermediary space and physical connection is appropriate. The ideas put forward can be categorised into three general approaches (repurposed pedestrian bridge, pedestrian plaza and pedestrian boulevard options as described and assessed in the Study). At this time, it is recommended that the third option – replacement of the existing bridge with a new bridge incorporating a pedestrian boulevard – be the preferred approach. A particular advantage of this approach is the flexibility that it offers in responding to change. For instance, at this point in time, the location of the new bridge has not been confirmed but a basic design concept can be moved and amended as required. Incorporating a pedestrian boulevard into the bridge design – rather than committing to repurposing of the existing bridge – allows for this infrastructure to respond to the overarching locational and design needs. When the design process commences, it may be assessed that repurposing of the existing vehicle bridge is a preferred option and this can be easily integrated. Similarly, should creating a plaza with developable land be considered viable in the future, the new bridge can be incorporated into the plaza design or replaced.
Implementation The Draft SLCPS proposes a number of planning tools to achieve the recommended development outcomes for the centre as follows: The recommended overarching approach is establishment of a Special Control Area with associated provisions under LPS3 for the Swanbourne Local Centre, providing: A dedicated approach to/series of built form standards, differentiated from those specified more generally for the Local Centre and Residential zones under the existing LPS3 provisions A basis for future detailed planning through establishing a Local Development Plan requirement, and Balance between implementing firm development standards and objectives, and providing flexibility to encourage to highest and best possible outcome.
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The Special Control Area should cover the full Local Centre area (that is, all three planning precincts). It is acknowledged that the statutory application of the LDP will only address private property. However, including this planning precinct in the Special Control Area ensures its consideration in overarching Local Centre objectives and planning processes. For the Swanbourne Station Corridor and Claremont Crescent Corridor planning precincts, further planning will be undertaken principally through detailed design works such as landscaping plans and engineering investigations and design. These works will be informed by the objectives and broad parameters articulated for the Special Control Area. The Local Centre Core planning precinct will require further design to achieve a highly functional, cohesive outcome. This will occur through a requirement for developers to prepare Local Development Plans prior to undertaking major redevelopment works. Local Development Plans will resolve: Fine definition of development areas Refined parking and access solutions Development design around or over the sewer main line Retention of heritage building values, and Any further site-specific built form or land use control that enhances development outcomes. By specifying this fine-grain approach to planning, the Town is able to achieve a highly refined development framework while allowing for a number of possible solutions. Three draft tools are provided to demonstrate how the recommended outcomes can be achieved through the statutory framework. The draft tools comprise: 1. Draft Scheme Amendment: This details specific amendments to LPS3 that would have the effect of: a. Introducing Special Control Area provisions, including Schedule 2 b. Amending the Scheme Map to establish Special Control Area designations and appropriate density codings in the Swanbourne Local Centre, and c. Changing some land use permissibility designations in the Local Centre Zone to better align with objectives. 2. Draft Schedule 2: Schedule 2 is a proposed component of the LPS3 that provides specific detail for planning and development within Special Control Areas. It will introduce the following key requirements: a. Preparation and adoption of a Local Development Plan/s being required prior to substantial development taking place b. A traffic impact study and/or management strategy being required for any development introducing 20 or more dwellings, to assist in assuring appropriate levels of service for residential access and parking, and c. Building height provisions to be prescribed by a Local Development Plan. 3. Built Form Guidelines: The guidelines provide more detailed guidance as to how built form can achieve the Special Control Area objectives. The guidelines
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should be used to inform preparation of Local Development Plans and, if required in the future, a Local Planning Policy.
Summary The Draft SLCPS is a complex and detailed planning document which proposes a mild increase in development yield for the precinct in line with perceived community expectations established through the public engagement exercises undertaken through the preparation of the study. Based on the study outcomes it is recommended that the Draft SLCPS be endorsed by Council for public consultation for a period of two months in order to ascertain formal public views on the proposals.
Voting Requirements Simple majority decision of Council required.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION Moved Cr Franklyn, Seconded Cr Edwards
THAT Council:
A) Endorse the Swanbourne Local Centre Planning Study (Draft) dated October 2018 for public consultation over a period of two months.
B) On conclusion of the consultation period, a report is to be presented to Council for consideration of submissions received and adoption of the Study (with or without modifications).
CARRIED (213/18) (NO DISSENT)
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ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 20 NOVEMBER 2018 14 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE PRESIDING PERSON
Mayor Barker reported that a far greater number of people than anticipated attended the Remembrance Day Service which was a tribute to our Claremont residents who paid their respects to those that gave their lives and served. He also acknowledged the attendance of and words offered by the Honourable Alannah MacTiernan MLC.
Mayor Barker reported that he, Cr Goetze, Haynes, attended the Seniors Week boat cruise which was another terrific event organised by the Town and supported by the Claremont Yacht Club, boat owners and their skippers.
Cr Haynes reported that he attended the friends of Lake Claremont AGM which was held at the Old Tin Shed.
Cr Mews, Franklyn, Goetze, Main, Kelly and Browne reported their attendance at the Remembrance Day Service.
Crs Franklyn, Main, Goetze and Kelly reported their attendance at the 2018 International Cities Town Centres and Communities Conference held in Fremantle and commended the high standard of speakers.
Cr Browne reported that he represented Mayor Barker at 125th anniversary of Freshwater Bay Primary School.
Cr Browne reported he was delighted to see in the local paper the Scotch College boys and Jeff McClements selling poppies in Claremont Quarter.
Cr Goetze reported on her attendance at a free golf lesson at Lake Claremont as part of senior’s week and the course is looking excellent.
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ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 20 NOVEMBER 2018 15 ELECTED MEMBERS’ MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
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16 NEW BUSINESS OF AN URGENT NATURE APPROVED BY THE PERSON PRESIDING OR BY DECISION OF MEETING
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17 CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS FOR WHICH THE MEETING MAY BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
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18 FUTURE MEETINGS OF COUNCIL
Tuesday 4th December 2018 7:00pm
19 DECLARATION OF CLOSURE OF MEETING
There being no further business, Mayor Barker declared the meeting closed at 8.22pm
Confirmed this day of 2018
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