MINUTES
of the
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
CHAIRMAN: Cr Ian Petersen
Held in the Boardroom Town Hall 2 Caledonian Hill, Gympie Qld 4570
On Wednesday 6 July 2011 at 9.00 a.m.
For Adoption at the General Meeting to be held on Wednesday 13 July 2011
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Cr I.T. Petersen (Chairman), Crs R.J. Dyne, G.L. Engeman, L.J. Friske, R.A. Gâté, D.R. Neilson, A.J. Perrett, J.A. Walker & J. Watt.
APPOINTMENTS etc.
Nil.
CONTENTS
LEAVE OF ABSENCE...... 3 NIL ...... 3
APOLOGIES ...... 3 NIL ...... 3
DECLARATION OF INTERESTS BY COUNCILLORS ...... 3
CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES...... 3
SECTION 1: STRATEGIC PLANNING MATTERS ...... 4 1/1 NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TO ENTER NEW PLACES ON THE STATE HERITAGE REGISTER...... 4 1/2 MINOR LOCALITY BOUNDARY AMENDMENT INCLUDE LOT 21 NPW1150 INTO THE LOCALITY OF COOLOOLA...... 9 1/3 INFRASTRUCTURE CHARGES 2011...... 13 1/4 HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE 14 JUNE 2011 ...... 17 1/5 SPORT, RECREATION AND PARKS COORDINATING COMMITTEE (SRPCC) RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE 14 JUNE 2011 ...... 19 1/6 QUEENSLAND COASTAL PLAN ...... 22 1/7 2011 ERGON ENERGY ENVIROFUND ...... 27 1/8 NATIONAL TRUST OF QUEENSLAND HERITAGE AWARDS 2011...... 30
SECTION 2: PLANNING APPLICATIONS ...... 34 2/1 2010-0460 – MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE OF PREMISES – COMMERCIAL PREMISES – 14 - 16 MARY STREET, GYMPIE – BROWNE...... 34 2/2 2010-1553 – MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE APPLICATION (SHOWROOM – COMMERCIAL SHOWROOM FOR THE SALE OF BUILDING AND HARDWARE PRODUCTS) – 3 LANGTON ROAD, MONKLAND – 3 I CONSULTING ...... 42 2/3 2010-2014 – MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE OF PREMISES – MULTI-RESIDENTIAL (23 DWELLING UNITS) AND BOUNDARY REALIGNMENT – 3 & 7 FLYNN ROAD, GYMPIE – MONKIRA DEVELOPMENTS P / L ATF TILT FAMILY TRUST ...... 57
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SECTION 3: RECONFIGURING A LOT APPLICATIONS...... 90 3/1 2011-0281 – REPRESENTATIONS – RECONFIGURING A LOT (SUBDIVISION TO CREATE ONE (1) ADDITIONAL LOT – 284 BRYANT ROAD, BOLLIER – G & J TREMBATH...... 90
SECTION 4: PLANNING APPLICATIONS PENDING ...... 97 4/1 PLANNING APPLICATIONS PENDING ...... 97 4/2 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS APPROVED...... 107
SECTION 5: GENERAL MATTERS ...... 110 NIL ...... 110
SECTION 6: MATTERS FOR COUNCIL’S INFORMATION...... 110 NIL ...... 110
SECTION 7: “IN COMMITTEE” ITEMS...... 112 7/1 PROPOSED VILLAGE PARK FOOTPRINT WITHIN THE TOWN CENTRE OF IMBIL...... 112 7/2 PERMIT TO OCCUPY OVER LOT 1 AP2742, PARISH OF CURRA ...... 112 7/3 REQUEST TO CHANGE FUTURE LAND DESIGNATION FROM RURAL TO GENERAL RESIDENTIAL...... 113 7/4 “IN COMMITTEE” ITEMS FOR COUNCIL’S INFORMATION ...... 113
SECTION 8: GENERAL BUSINESS...... 113 NIL ...... 113
SECTION 9: ATTACHMENTS...... 113
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The meeting opened at 9.00 a.m.
PRESENT: Crs I.T. Petersen (Chairman), R.J. Dyne, G.L. Engeman, L.J. Friske, R.A. Gâté, D.R. Neilson, A.J. Perrett, J. Watt & J.A. Walker.
Also in attendance were Mr M. Hartley (Director of Planning & Development), Ms T.M. Stenholm (Manager Development and Compliance) and Ms K. Sullivan (Minutes Secretary).
Ms T.M. Stenholm was not present when the meeting commenced.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Nil
APOLOGIES
Nil
DECLARATION OF INTERESTS BY COUNCILLORS
P10/07/11 – Cr I.T. Petersen and Cr D.R. Neilson – Material Personal Interest
CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
P01/07/11 Moved: Cr R.A. Gâté Seconded: Cr A.J. Perrett
That the Minutes of the Planning & Development Committee Meeting held on 15 June 2011 be taken as read and confirmed.
Carried.
Mr N. Weller (Manager, Major Projects) and Mr R. Halse (Strategic Planning Officer) entered the meeting at 9.01 a.m.
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SECTION 1: STRATEGIC PLANNING MATTERS
1/1 Notice of applications received by the Department of Environment and Resource Management to enter new places on the State Heritage register
Re: Minute: P02/07/11 New proposed State Heritage Listings From: Department of Environment and Resource Management File: 6/6/10/11/6 Date: 21 June 2011 Reference: Nil
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report is to advise Council that the Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) has received applications for seven (7) new places to be entered in the Queensland Heritage Register. Of the seven (7) new places being proposed for listing, three (3) are owned or in trust of Council, the first being the Gympie Town Hall Precinct, followed by the Spring Valley Dip at Chatsworth and the Kandanga Fruit and Vegetable Growers Co-op Shed.
The places nominated for Queensland Heritage Register listing are as follows:
Gympie Ambulance Station; Imbil Railway Bridge; Mary Valley Railway Cream Shed; Gympie Town Hall Reserve(Council Freehold); Spring Valley Dip Chatsworth (Trustee); Gympie Railway Station, Tozer Street; and (Council supports MVHR) Kandanga Fruit and Vegetable Growers Co-op shed (Council Freehold)
PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATIONS
Nil
Report: (Strategic Planning Officer – R. N. Halse)
1. INTRODUCTION
Council received notice on the 23 May 2011 that DERM received application for 7 new places for consideration for entry into the QLD Heritage Register.
This report is to advise Council of the places the department has received for consideration.
The cultural heritage criterion is based on the following points:
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Criterion A: the place is important in demonstrating the evolution or pattern of Queensland's history;
Criterion B: the place demonstrates rare, uncommon, or endangered aspects of Queensland's cultural heritage;
Criterion C: the place has potential to yield information that will contribute to the understanding of Queensland's history;
Criterion D: the place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a particular class of places;
Criterion E: the place is important because of its aesthetic significance;
Criterion F: the place is important in demonstrating a high degree of creative or technical achievement at a particular period;
Criterion G: the place has a strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group for social, cultural or spiritual reasons;
Criterion H: the place has a special association with the life or work of a particular person, group or organisation of importance in Queensland's history.
2. PLACES PROPOSED FOR HERITAGE LISTING
2.1 Gympie Ambulance Station
Gympie Ambulance Station (former) is located at 17 Crown Rd, Gympie. The place is currently found on Council’s own Local Heritage Register.
The premise is privately owned.
According to the Department the place is significant for:
Criterion A: the place is important in demonstrating the evolution or pattern of Queensland's history;
Criterion D: the place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a particular class of places.
2.2 Imbil Railway Bridge
Imbil Railway Bridge is located over Yabba Creek, Imbil. The bridge covers three (3) separate titles being, Lot 124 SP112668, Lot 131 CP827298 and Lot 1 USL0 (part of Yabba Creek).
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The site is owned by the State government.
According to the Department the place is significant for:
Criterion A: the place is important in demonstrating the evolution or pattern of Queensland's history;
Criterion B: the place demonstrates rare, uncommon, or endangered aspects of Queensland's cultural heritage;
Criterion D: the place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a particular class of places;
Criterion E: the place is important because of its aesthetic significance.
2.3 Mary Valley Railway Cream Sheds - Dagun; Kandanga; Amamoor; Melawondi Stations, Mary Valley Branch Railway, Mary Valley
Mary Valley Railway Cream Sheds covers the Dagun (Lot 55 SP112666), Kandanga (95 SP104992), Amamoor (Lot 63 RP827293) and Melawondi (Lot 103 SP112667) Railway Stations.
The sites are owned by the State government.
According to the Department the places are significant for:
Criterion A: the place is important in demonstrating the evolution or pattern of Queensland's history;
Criterion D: the place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a particular class of places.
2.4 Gympie Town Hall Reserve
The Gympie Town Hall Reserve is located at 2 Caledonian Hill, Gympie and includes the Town Hall, the Art Deco Toilet Block and the Maternity Building (former).
The site is owned and managed by Gympie Regional Council.
According to the Department the places are significant for:
Criterion A: the place is important in demonstrating the evolution or pattern of Queensland's history;
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Criterion D: the place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a particular class of places;
Criterion E: the place is important because of its aesthetic significance.
2.5 Spring Valley Dip, Chatsworth
Spring Valley Dip is located on Horton Rd, Chatsworth and is on land in Trust of Council and legally identified as Lot 386 MCH4544.
According to the Department the criterion for which the site is significant is as follows:
Criterion A: the place is important in demonstrating the evolution or pattern of Queensland's history;
Criterion B: the place demonstrates rare, uncommon, or endangered aspects of Queensland's cultural heritage;
Criterion D: the place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a particular class of places;
2.6 Gympie Railway Station, Tozer Street
Gympie Railway Station is located on Tozer Street and is home to the Mary Valley Heritage Rattler.
The site is owned by the State Government.
According to the Department the criterion for which the site is significant is as follows:
Criterion A: the place is important in demonstrating the evolution or pattern of Queensland's history;
Criterion B: the place demonstrates rare, uncommon, or endangered aspects of Queensland's cultural heritage;
Criterion D: the place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a particular class of places;
Criterion E: the place is important because of its aesthetic significance.
2.7 Kandanga Fruit and Vegetable Growers Co-op shed
Kandanga Fruit and Vegetable Growers Co-op shed is located on the main street of Kandanga.
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The site is owned by Gympie Regional Council.
Criterion A: the place is important in demonstrating the evolution or pattern of Queensland's history;
Criterion B: the place demonstrates rare, uncommon, or endangered aspects of Queensland's cultural heritage;
Criterion D: the place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a particular class of places;
4. CONCLUSION
In conclusion, it is recommended that Council acknowledge receipt of this information.
5. STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS
Corporate Plan
Outcome 3.5 -‘Recognise and promote the history and heritage of the Gympie Region’.
Operational Plan
3.3 (ii) ‘Community Complexes’
Budget
No budget allocation required.
Legal/Statutory
Nil
Risks
Low
6. CONSULTATION
Not applicable
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7. ATTACHMENTS (See Attachment 1)
1. Gympie Ambulance Station; 2. Imbil Railway Bridge; 3. Mary Valley Railway Cream Shed; 4. Gympie Town Hall Reserve; 5. Spring Valley Dip Chatsworth; 6. Gympie Railway Station, Tozer Street; and 7. Kandanga Fruit and Vegetable Growers Co-op shed
P02/07/11 Moved: Cr R.J. Dyne Seconded: Cr G.L. Engeman
Recommend that council object to the heritage listing of the Spring Valley Dip and the Kandanga Fruit and Vegetable Growers Co-Op Shed.
Further that Cr D.R. Neilson and the Strategic Planning Officer be authorised to provide oral representations to the Heritage Council in support of the objections.
Carried.
Cr J. Watt entered the meeting at 9.03 a.m.
1/2 Minor Locality Boundary Amendment Include Lot 21 NPW1150 into the Locality of Cooloola
Re: Minute: P03/07/11 Minor Locality Boundary Amendment From: Department of Environment and Resource Management File: 6/6/9/6 Date: 06 June 2011 Reference: Nil
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Environment and Resource Management has written to Council to obtain consent to amend a locality boundary to include Lot 21 NPW1150 into the locality of Cooloola.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATIONS
Nil
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The Minister for Environment and Resource Management is responsible for formalising the suburb/locality boundaries within the State under the Place Names Act 1994. Formal boundaries for rural and city addressing purposes support a business requirement for many agencies. At a State level, State Emergency Services covering the Ambulance Service, Police, Fire Services, Rural Fire Services and SES Volunteers have a requirement for the correct address when answering an emergency, whilst Telstra and Australia Post require unambiguous bounded localities for the delivery of their services.
CHQ 022459/686 In the process of capturing amended cadastral boundaries on plan NPW1150, the locality boundary between Rainbow Beach and Cooloola needs to change to reflect the current situation and alleviate confusion in property address information.
Your consent is sought to include the whole of Lot 21 on NPW1150 into the locality of Cooloola as indicated on the enclosed diagram CHQ 022459/686.
Enclosed is a self addressed envelope for return postage and your reply would be appreciated by 8 July 2011.
Should you have any further enquiries, please contact Mr Ross Norman on 5451 2252.
Report: (Strategic Planning Officer – R. N. Halse)
1. INTRODUCTION
DERM seeks Council’s consent to amend a locality boundary to include Lot 21 NPW1150 into the locality of Cooloola.
Pending Council approval to amend the locality boundaries, the Chief Executive Officer is required to sign the consent form and return to the Department.
2. SITE DESCRIPTION
The proposed boundary amendment is depicted in Figure one (1).
3. ASSESSMENT
This proposal will not negatively affect Council Operations. The proposal is designed to remove ambiguity amongst emergency services and other essential service providers.
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Pending Council approval to consent to the proposed locality boundary amendments, it is recommended that Council’s Rates and GIS units are advised of the amendment.
4. CONCLUSION
In summary, it is recommended that Council offers no objections to the proposed locality boundary amendments identified in this report. Further, that the Chief Executive Officer signs the consent form provided by the department and return before the 8 July 2011.
Fig 01: Map showing Lot 21 NPW1150
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5. STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS
Corporate Plan
Outcome 1.5 – Continue to provide a range of community facilities for the region.
Operational Plan
3.4 Capital Works – Community Services - advance community amenity and Council operational effectiveness.
Budget
Nil
Legal/Statutory
Nil
Risks
No Corporate risk identified.
6. CONSULTATION
Not applicable
7. ATTACHMENTS
Nil
P03/07/11 Moved: Cr J. Watt Seconded: Cr L.J. Friske
Recommend that Council offers no objections to the proposed locality boundary amendment to include Lot 21 NPW1150 into the locality of Cooloola.
Further, advise Council’s Rates and GIS units on the proposed locality amendments for their own records.
Carried.
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1/3 Infrastructure Charges 2011
Re: Minute: P04/07/11 Infrastructure Charges 2011 From: Engineering Services – N. Weller File: 6-6-10-0019 Date: 20 June 2011
Report: (Manager, Major Projects – N. Weller)
Overview: Corp Plan: 2.2; 4.2; 2.1 Op Plan: 4.3 (ii) (vi) Budget: Infrastructure Contributions Consultation: DLGP, General Manager, Water and Sewerage Department
Issues: Stormwater network not being funded until Gympie Regional Plan is gazetted. It is possible that some development that requires external infrastructure cannot be conditioned to contribute to that infrastructure.
Risk Analysis: Risk is considered minimal because of the area covered by the PIA.
Discussion: As at 1 July 2011, the Sustainable Planning (Housing and Infrastructure Charges Reform) Amendment Bill 2011 and the State Planning Regulatory Provision (adopted changes) took effect.
These pieces of legislation bring into effect the “adopted infrastructure charges” regime. An adopted infrastructure charge can be:
(a) A charge adopted under an adopted infrastructure charges resolution. OR THE LESSER OF (b) A charge equivalent to the pre-SPRP amount under a planning scheme policy or PIP. (c) The ‘maximum adopted charge”.
In each of the Planning Scheme Areas, Council therefore has the options of; 1. By resolution, adopt an infrastructure charge (that can differ through the area); 2. By resolution have no infrastructure charge; 3. By no resolution carry through the existing policy charges as an “adopted infrastructure charge”.
To assess the options for Council, the detail of where we are at now and what each option achieves under the legislation needs to be examined.
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Current Contributions to Infrastructure Networks Locality Water Sewerage Roads Pathways Parks TOTAL Supply Tiaro Shire NIL NIL $1,573 NIL $835 $2,408 Kilkivan NIL NIL NIL NIL $103 $103 Shire Mary $3,615 NIL $1,620 $312 $1,892 $7,439 Valley Townships Cooloola $3,091 $4,590 (A) $3,433 $312 $1,892 $13,695 Coast $3,754 (B) $2,269 (max) Townships (RB) Gympie $2,582 $4,768 $3,562 $312 $1,892 $13,116 (Urban) (Urban) $11,349 (Rural)
Current status of our PIAs & PIPs: PIA PIP accepted PIP signed off PIP accepted by by Council by State adopted State TIARO (no PIA) KILKIVAN COOLOOLA
Priority Infrastructure Areas (PIAs) are included in the SPRP to define the planning scheme area over which the adopted infrastructure charge applies and: (a) define where Council can only condition external infrastructure if it is out of sequence with its PIP (inside the PIA), (b) define where Council can condition charges for infrastructure (outside the PIA).
GRC’s PIAs, by definition, do not include rural zoned land. The PIA’s, by choice, do not include future stages of on-going developments.
Our PIAs have been accepted by the State and will be included in the SPRP.
Previous Council Endorsements (Draft RICs and ICS) Cooloola Mary Valley Coast Gympie Kilkivan Tiaro Townships Townships Water $2,198 $3,854 $3,558 $2,198 Sewerage $2,198 (Imbil) $5,626 $4,950 $2,198 Stormwater $2,198 $2,198 $2,198 $2,198 Transport $2,198 $2,198 $2,198 and balance of Cooloola Shire
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Roads $3,820 $6,760 Pathways $920 $669 Public $4.20 $5.30 Transport Parks and $2,198 $2,198 $2,198 $2,198 CFL TOTAL $10,990 $18,620.20$20,338.30 $10,990 $2,198
Potential / Proposed Development Kilkivan – very little development. Tiaro – Curra both Greenfield and Infill continues. Cooloola – Both Greenfield and Infill continues.
Characteristics of each option OPTION 1 . Allows Council to change its existing infrastructure charges. . Allows Council to reference the infrastructure identified in its policies so that it can (inside the PIA) condition infrastructure provision or charges for infrastructure not covered in that policy.
OPTION 2 . Allows Council to have no infrastructure charges. There is no risk associated with this option, just no funding for future in place infrastructure. OPTION 3 . Allows Council to use its existing policies to calculate an aggregated adopted infrastructure charge and apply it, provided it is less than the maximum stipulated in the SPRP. . Within the PIA, Council will not be able to condition external works or charges. In Council’s case, the risk of not being able to condition external infrastructure charges within the PIA is low because there is little chance of development occurring within the PIA.
What are the best options for each Planning Scheme Area?
AREA ANALYSIS BEST OPTION KILKIVAN Minimal development. OPTION 3 Low or no infrastructure charges. Little return for developing a complex resolution.
TIARO Continuing development. OPTION 1 IF Infrastructure charge could INCREASING CHARGES be increased to match Cooloola. OPTION 3 IF NOT Possible reasonable return INCREASING CHARGES
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depending on number of lots developed. COOLOOLA Continuing Development. OPTION 1 IF Infrastructure charge could INCREASING CHARGES be increased to the level of calculated for ICS. OPTION 3 IF NOT Possible reasonable return INCREASING CHARGES if charges increased.
What changes after 1 July? Not a lot. Within the PIA, current infrastructure charges, escalated by CPI will be aggregated and applied as the “adopted infrastructure charge” through an Infrastructure Charge Notice. Outside the PIA, current infrastructure charges, escalated by the CPI will be aggregated and applied through a condition. Any works required to connect to existing infrastructure will also be conditioned. Although not mandatory, infrastructure charges will still be accounted for in their infrastructure class. For example, the Roads component of the adopted infrastructure charge will be receipted as roads and expended on road upgrades.
P04/07/11 Moved: Cr A.J. Perrett Seconded: Cr D.R. Neilson
Recommend that Council use existing policies and suitable indices to calculate an infrastructure charge and apply the minimum of the calculated amount and the maximum defined in the SPRP as the adopted infrastructure charge.
Further, that Council continue to account for the infrastructure charges as defined in FS-P-409 – Infrastructure Contributions/Charges Payments.
Carried.
Mr N. Weller left the meeting at 9.22 a.m.
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1/4 Heritage Advisory Committee recommendations from the 14 June 2011
Re: Minute: P05/07/11 Heritage Advisory Committee recommendations From: Planning and Development Directorate File: 6/6/10/0011/07 Date: 14 June 2011 Reference: Nil
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At Council’s Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC) meeting held on 14 June 2011, the following issues were discussed:
HAC collaborating with Gympie Cooloola Tourism (GCT) to promote the heritage of the Gympie region; and Acknowledgment of the work by Art Gallery staff and volunteers who contributed to the Heritage Art Competition.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATIONS
Nil
Report: (Strategic Planning Officer – R. N. Halse)
1. INTRODUCTION
Council’s HAC held its monthly meeting on the 14 June 2011 at the Town Hall. The committee discussed issues relating to the heritage of the Gympie region.
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
2.1 Heritage committee collaborating with Gympie Cooloola Tourism
At the aforementioned Committee meeting, General Manager of CGT, Amanda LePeilbet, was invited to participate in the meeting. As part of the discussions, ways to promote the heritage of the region were devised including development of a website showing both local and state heritage places of the region. Other ideas discussed included development of a new heritage brochure, and how to best facilitate future heritage events.
The result of these discussions was the committee resolved to recommend to Council that the HAC collaborate with GCT, to promote the heritage of the Gympie Region, and further that information relating to registered places both local and state are provided to GCT to inform the development of a heritage webpage and brochure.
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2.2 Acknowledgment of the work by Art Gallery staff and volunteers
With the record number of 115 entrants for the highly successful 2011 Heritage Art Competition, the HAC thought it would be prudent if Council acknowledged the hard work and dedication contributed by both staff and volunteers of Council’s Art Gallery.
Therefore the HAC recommended to Council that a letter of appreciation be sent to the Art Gallery staff and volunteers.
3. CONCLUSION
In conclusion, it is recommended to Council that the recommendations by the Heritage Advisory Committee are endorsed.
4. STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS
Corporate Plan
Outcome 3.5 -‘Recognise and promote the history and heritage of the Gympie Region’.
Operational Plan
3.3 (ii) ‘Community Complexes’
Budget
No budget allocation.
Legal/Statutory
Nil
Risks
Low
5. CONSULTATION
Not applicable
6. ATTACHMENTS
Nil
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P05/07/11 Moved: Cr J.A. Walker Seconded: Cr R.A. Gâté
Recommend that Council:
(a) Collaborate with Gympie Cooloola Tourism to promote the heritage of the Gympie Region, by developing a website, independent of Council’s own website, and to develop new heritage brochures for tourism purposes; and
(b) Writes to the staff and volunteers of the Gympie Art Gallery acknowledging their time and efforts spent on the highly successful 2011 Heritage Art Competition.
Carried.
1/5 Sport, Recreation and Parks Coordinating Committee (SRPCC) Recommendations from the 14 June 2011
Re: Minute: P06/07/11 SRPCC Recommendations from 14 June 2011 From: Planning and Development Directorate File: 6-5-07-0003 Date: 14 June 2011 Reference: Nil
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On the 14 June, 2011, Council’s Sport, Recreation and Parks Coordinating Committee held its monthly meeting in the Old Bank Building.
The following dot points summarise the main discussion items at the meeting:
Council Membership to Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation (QORF); Invitation to Council’s Economic Development Officer to be a member of the Sport, Recreation and Parks Coordinating Committee; and Development of a project plan for Victory Height’s site.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATIONS
Nil
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Report: (Strategic Planning Officer – R. N. Halse)
1. INTRODUCTION
On the 14 June, 2011, Council held its monthly Sport, Recreation and Parks Coordinating Committee (SRPCC) meeting. The committee made recommendations and discussed issues relating to the sport and recreation of the Gympie region.
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
2.1 Membership to Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation (QORF)
On the 05 May 2011, both Cr Jan Watt and Ric Halse attended the Wide Bay Burnett Sport & Recreation Committee meeting. At that meeting a presentation was made by the QORF Chief Executive Officer, Donna Little. Ms Little stated that the South East Queensland (SEQ) had 65% of the Queensland population, but only 3% of the recreational space. Wide Bay Burnett had some 9% of the recreation space and with its location adjacent to SEQ and natural diversity was well placed to take advantage of the opportunities to derive economic benefit from servicing the SEQ area.
In order for Gympie to take advantage of the SEQ market, greater emphasis should be placed on promotion and exposure of the regions recreational activities and events. One way of doing this is to promote Gympie on the QORF website. The QORF website is a great tool to promote recreational areas and events as it is a ‘one stop shop’ for SEQ residents looking for an adventure filled weekend.
Council’s SPRCC recommended that Council subscribe to QORF to take advantage of the ability to promote the regions sporting groups, events and areas by profiling themselves on the site noting the economic opportunities derived from servicing outside of the SEQ area’.
2.2 Invitation to Council’s Economic Development Officer to be a SRPCC member
Given the success of the Complete Sports Marketing (CSM) program to date, it was raised at the meeting that greater benefits could be derived from the CSM program through the presence of Lynne Wilbraham on SRPCC therefore expanding and utilizing the linkages between the committee members, the regions sport and recreation organisations to allow further economic development opportunities.
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Council’s SRPCC recommended that the Economic & Development Officer be invited to be a member of the Sports, Recreation and Parks Coordinating Committee, due to linkages between Sports and Recreation, CSM and other Economic Development Unit activities.
2.3 Project Planning for Victory Heights
Through the SRPCC it was raised that strategic planning was required at the Victory Heights site to reduce piecemeal planning.
Recently the Gympie Clay Targets were given a 10 year lease to practice their activity and the Gympie Pistol Club currently has a lease on the site also. In the foreseeable future, Council could expect to be approached by a number of different groups wanting to take advantage of the Greenfield site. One mechanism to negate piecemeal planning and provide a coordinated approach, would be to develop a project plan, similar to that developed for the Tozer Park Precinct.
Council’s SRPCC recommended that a Project Plan be developed for Lot 17 RP221336 & Lot 19 RP226325, known as the Victory Heights site to include existing and potential uses to provide a coordinated and integrated approach to the future planning of this site.
3. CONCLUSION
In conclusion it is recommended to that Council endorse the following points:
Purchase membership to Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation (at a cost of approximately $150); Invite Lynne Wilbraham to be a member of Council’s Sport, Recreation and Parks Coordinating Committee; and Develop a comprehensive project plan for the Victory Height’s site.
4. STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS
Corporate Plan Maintain a strong sense of community pride with the Council providing support for community volunteers.
Operational Plan To enhance and preserve the lifestyle of all the Gympie Region’s residents and visitors by providing services and facilities for recreation, leisure, sport and cultural enrichment and preserving the Region’s heritage.
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Budget No budget allocated. Approximately one hundred and thirty dollars ($130) required for QORF membership.
Legal/Statutory Nil
Risks Low
5. CONSULTATION
Sport, Recreation and Parks Coordinating Committee;
6. ATTACHMENTS
QORF membership benefits (See Attachment 2)
P06/07/11 Moved: Cr J. Watt Seconded: Cr R.A. Gâté
Recommend that Council:
(a) Become a member of the Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation;
(b) Invite Council’s Economic Development Officer to be a member of Council’s Sport, Recreation and Parks Coordinating Committee; and
Further that the future of the Victory Heights site be discussed at a future Council Meeting.
Carried.
Mr R. Halse left the meeting at 9.31 a.m. Ms A. Gosley (Environmental Planning Officer) entered the meeting at 9.31 a.m.
1/6 Queensland Coastal Plan
Re: Minute: P07/07/11 Queensland Coastal Plan From: Environmental Planning Officer File: 6-5-14-0004 Date: 29 June 2011
Executive Summary: The Queensland Coastal Plan is a statutory document that is expected to take effect in July 2011. The Queensland Coastal Plan has two components that deal with:
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The management of the coast, directed at foreshore and coastal reserve managers (State Policy for Coastal Management); and Land use planning and development in the coastal zone (State Planning Policy for Coastal Protection).
Staff will be attending the Queensland Coastal Plan – Coastal Planning and Development Training being run by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DERM).
Previous Council Considerations: P25/05/11 – Section 6: Matters for Councils information.
Report: (Environmental Planning Officer– A.J. Gosley)
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Queensland Coastal Plan (QCP) has been released by the Queensland Government. The QCP has been prepared under the Coastal Protection and Management Act 1995 and is expected to commence on the 01 July 2011; it will replace the existing State Coastal Management Plan and associated regional coastal management plans.
The QCP addresses issues essential for the management and protection of the coastline. This includes hazards such as erosion, storm tide inundation and permanent inundation due to: sea-level rise; urban settlement patterns in the coastal zone; coastal-dependent development; public access to the coast; natural resource management on the coast; coastal landforms and physical coastal processes; and scenic amenity.
The QCP aims to offer land managers and industry a greater certainty of expected planning outcomes.
There are two sections to the QCP; this includes the State Planning Policy for Coastal Protection and the State Policy for Coastal Management.
The State Planning Policy for Coastal Protection is directed at land use planning and development assessment decision making under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009.
The State Policy for Coastal Management is directed at natural resource management decisions made by land managers about land on the coast, such as coastal reserves, beaches and esplanades. Land managers are expected to achieve policies in the QCP by preparing coastal management plans, including shoreline erosion management plans for problem areas.
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2.0 DEVELOPMENT AND LAND-USE PLANNING
Nodal development on the coast, rather than ribbon or linear development will be encouraged by the QCP. Restrictions will be placed on developments in areas of high ecological significance, and areas at risk to existing and projected future coastal hazard impacts.
The QCP and the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 will assist in achieving coastal development that meets the demands of population growth while preserving the natural resources of the coast.
It will be the responsibility of DERM to make certain that the policies of the QCP are reflected in local government planning scheme, this will be achieved through the State interest check.
The primary purpose of the QCP is to inform the preparation of local government planning schemes and regional plans prepared under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009.
Once the QCP has been reflected in the planning scheme, it will no longer have an active role in the development assessment process. This arrangement is provided for by the provisions of the Sustainable Planning Act. However, in the meantime, local governments and DERM (as a concurrence agency) will use the QCP in development assessment purposes.
Under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, local governments are required to implement the QCP’s State planning policy when making or amending their planning schemes. Until the State planning policy is reflected in a planning scheme, the State planning policy will prevail to the extent of any inconsistency with a local planning instrument.
3.0 CONSERVATION
One of the aims of the QCP is to conserve biodiversity through the identification of significant areas on the coast that require protection and management.
Areas of ecological significance will be used to identify biodiversity values in the coastal zone. Maps in the coastal plan will show two classes of ecological significance; areas of high ecological significance (HES) and areas of general ecological significance (GES).
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Retaining areas of HES and minimising the impacts of development on areas of GES is endeavored to be achieved by the QCP. Areas of high ecological significance include: protected areas under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 excluding Nature Refuges, Coordinated Conservation Areas, State Forests and Timber Reserves; remnant and non-remnant vegetation in World Heritage areas; wetlands of high conservation value; habitat for threatened species and Back on Track species threatened by development (as identified by DERM); endangered and of concern regional ecosystems under the Vegetation Management Act 1999; high value regrowth vegetation; nationally threatened ecological communities under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999; poorly conserved remnant regional ecosystems in subregions with <30 per cent remnant vegetation remaining (i.e. regional ecosystems with <4 per cent of total pre-clearing extent in conservation reserves); remnant regional ecosystems that are rare or depleted in subregions (i.e. regional ecosystems <300 ha or <10 per cent of the pre-clearing extent remaining); large tracts of remnant vegetation in fragmented subregions; special biodiversity areas identified through Biodiversity Assessment and Mapping Methodology Criterion I; and remnant vegetation along riparian corridors and watercourses.
4.0 CLIMATE CHANGE
Increased storm tide inundation, sea-level rise and coastal erosion are impacts predicted for the coast by studies undertaken in regards to climate change. These impacts have the ability to change coastal habitats and resources.
Included in the QCP are specific provisions about sea-level rise to ensure coastal protection and future development decisions are based on contemporary climate change science.
The updated sea-level rise figure is used to help determine coastal hazard areas. Defined coastal hazard areas guide land-use planning and development decisions to reduce the risk to people and property.
5.0 CONCLUSION
Relevant staff will be attending the Queensland Coastal Plan – Coastal Planning and Development Training being run by DERM and can present further to Council following these sessions, once an improved understanding of the plan has been gained; if required.
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Strategic Implications:
Corporate Plan: Outcome 3.1 Continue to deliver practical natural resource management practices
Outcome 3.3 Demonstrate a commitment to environmentally sustainable development
Operational Plan: 3.3 (xi) Foreshores 4.4 (i) Environmental Planning
Budget: NA
Legal/Statutory: The Queensland Coastal Plan is a statutory document.
Risks: Risks associated with climate change on the coast, including increased storm tide inundation, sea-level rise and coastal erosion.
6.0 ATTACHMENTS
Queensland Coastal Plan - Overview (See Attachment 3)
P07/07/11 Moved: Cr G.L. Engeman Seconded: Cr J.A. Walker
Recommend that Council notes the information.
Further that staff review the Cooloola Coastal Reserves and Foreshore Management Plan to reflect the Queensland Coastal Plan, which includes investigation into the development of a Shoreline Erosion Management Plan and the undertaking of a Condition Assessment Report for coastal areas of the Gympie region.
Carried.
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1/7 2011 Ergon Energy Envirofund
Re: Minute: P08/07/11 $150 000 to Help Tackle Environmental Challenges After Natural disasters From: Ergon Energy File: 1-4-2-1 Date: 14 June 2011
‘Ergon Energy has launched its 2011 Envirofund program offering a record $150 000 in grants to local community groups to help undertake projects with an energy conservation and environmental focus. Ergon Energy Chief Executive Ian McLeod said in the wake of a devastating summer of natural disasters across Queensland, Ergon Energy is providing an additional $50 000 towards the program in 2011.
“At Ergon Energy we want to support local groups develop and maintain programs that engage Queenslanders in energy conservation and environmental projects and that is what Envirofund is all about,” Mr McLeod said. “It is a hugely successful program which has seen 32 not-for-profit community groups and organisations in regional Queensland share in $200 000 in funding since 2009”.
Now in its third year, the Envirofund program is open to not-for-profit community groups and organisations to undertake environmental incentives in their local communities. Grants range from $200 up to $10 000 and will be made available to organisations in regional Queensland, depending on the size and merit of individual projects.
Preference would be given to projects with an energy conservation focus, however other environmental benefits will also be considered.
Examples of the sort of projects that could attract funding may include those that: Reduce energy consumption Reduce greenhouse gas emissions Educate and encourage behavioural change around wise energy use Use or promote renewable energy alternatives (solar, wind, hydro and biomass) Protect, maintain or re-establish natural environments in community spaces or Protect wildlife
Ergon Energy is looking forward to hearing the innovative energy conservation and environmental initiatives from many regional Queensland organisations.
Applications close 5:00pm Wednesday 20 July 2011.’
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Executive Summary: Ergon Energy has funding available through the Envirofund grants. Council is eligible to apply for a grant of up to $10 000.
Previous Council Considerations: Nil.
Report: (Environmental Planning Officer– A.J. Gosley)
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Ergon Energy has $150 000 in funding available that can be applied for by incorporated, not for profit orgainsation, this includes: Community groups; Local government; Educational institutions (schools, universities etc.); Charities; Sporting clubs; Industry associations; and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organizations.
Projects need to take place within the Ergon Energy area of operation to be eligible. Areas in the Gympie region include; Gunalda, Kilkivan, Goomeri, Curra, Widgee and Miva. Grants can be applied for through the Ergon Energy Envirofund from $200 to $10 000.
2.0 WHAT TYPE OF PROJECTS ARE ELIGIBLE?
Projects must be completed within 12 months of the grant being provided. Preference will be given to projects with an energy conservation focus, however other environmental benefits will also be considered. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, those that: Reduce energy consumption (especially at peak times); Reduce greenhouse gas emissions; Educate and encourage behavioural change regarding wise energy use; Utilise or promote renewable energy alternatives (eg. solar, wind, hydro and biomass); Protect, maintain or re-establish natural environments in community spaces; Protect wildlife; Improve the health of local waterways; Educate on climate change and good environmental practices; Recycle/reduce/manage waste; and Conserve water.
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3.0 POTENTIAL PROJECT FOR COUNCIL
Following discussions with the Parks Manger it was agreed that the purchasing of solar panels for the new shelter being built in Goomeri is eligible to be funded under this program.
A brief project outline is below: A new toilet block and shelter, is being built at the intersection of the Burnett Highway and Boonara Street in Goomeri. There is the opportunity to install solar panels on the shelter, which will be used for internal or security lighting of the shelter. Council is eligible to apply for funding under the Ergon Energy Envirofund. An estimate for the solar panel kit is currently being sourced.
Strategic Implications:
Corporate Plan: Outcome 3.1 Continue to deliver practical natural resource management practices.
Outcome 3.4 Recognise the development of the alternative energy industry.
Operational Plan: Subprogram - 4.4 Environmental Planning
Budget: Funding from Ergon Energy Envirofund – if grant is successful.
Legal/Statutory: NA
Risks: Nil
Consultation: Parks Manager
P08/07/11 Moved: Cr G.L. Engeman Seconded: Cr R.A. Gâté
Recommend that Council applies for funding under the Ergon Energy Envirofund grants for the purchase of solar panels for the new shelter being constructed at Goomeri.
Carried.
Ms A. Gosley left the meeting at 9.38 a.m. Mr R. Halse returned to the meeting at 9.38 a.m.
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1/8 National Trust of Queensland Heritage Awards 2011
Re: Minute: P09/07/11 National Trust of Queensland Heritage Awards 2011 From: Planning and Development Directorate File: 6-6-10-0011-03 Date: 28 June 2011 Reference: Nil
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report requests that Council endorse the nomination of the Old Lands Office (former), now referred to as the Australian Institute of Country Music (AICM), for a National Trust of Queensland Heritage Award 2011.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATIONS
Nil
Letter from National Trust of Queensland:
Please enter Councils' heritage projects in this year's Heritage Awards. The National Trust of Queensland is a community heritage organisation that has co-ordinated the Heritage Awards for over 30 years. These Awards recognise the range of cultural heritage work that takes place across all areas of the State, including conservation planning, research, education and all types of physical conservation works on structures or places, as well as interpretation or presentation.
The National Trust, Bendigo Bank and the Queensland Heritage Council welcomes nominations from individuals, businesses, government authorities, professional bodies and community organisations.
Nominations can address one or more criteria in the chosen award category. There are four Award Categories listed below, with Nomination Forms and details of Award Categories available at www.nationaltrustqld.orgiheritage- awards.htm
AWARD CATEGORIES FOR PLACES IN THE QUEENSLAND HERITAGE REGISTER (QHR):
Queensland Heritage Council Awards Recognising achievements in the conservation of places in the QHR.
Heritage and Sustainability Awards - David Eades Award Recognising achievements in applying sustainability principles in the conservation of places in the QHR.
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AWARD CATEGORY FOR LOCAL HERITAGE PROJECTS:
The Governor's Heritage Awards Recognising achievement in local heritage projects.
AWARD CATEGORY FOR VOLUNTEER PROJECTS:
National Trust Community Awards Recognising voluntary work in the fields of history and cultural heritage.
Nominations for this year's Heritage Awards are now open. Please enter your heritage projects and encourage the community to enter theirs as well. Attached is an invitation to nominate with more information.
Nominations Close: Friday, 8 July 2011 Award Presentation: Thursday, 25 August 2011
Report: (Strategic Planning Officer – R. N. Halse)
1. INTRODUCTION
It has been brought to the attention of Council that the National Trust Heritage Awards 2011 are now open. Council is eligible as a local government authority to nominate places for an award.
2. PLACES FOR NOMINATION
Australian Institute of Country Music
With the recent completion of renovation and conservation works on the Old Lands Office (now the AICM building) in addition to the extensive research undertaken by Heritage Architect, Mr Roger Todd, the AICM building adequately meets the criteria outlined in The Governor’s Heritage Award.
Councillors will note that The Governor’s Heritage Award is for Local Heritage places. Currently the AICM is under consideration by the Queensland Heritage Council for State Heritage listing, but the Heritage Council will not make its final decision on State listing until the 14 July 2011.
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Fig 01: AICM building, photo taken on the 29 June 2011
Fig 02: Gympie Lands Office, photo taken on the 28 October 2009
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3. CONCLUSION
In conclusion, it is recommended that Council endorse the nomination of the Old Land Office for a National Trust Heritage Award 2011. The Committee may wish to consider additional nominations for buildings/structures/research and/or works that meet the nominated criteria.
4. STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS
Corporate Plan
Outcome 3.5 -‘Recognise and promote the history and heritage of the Gympie Region’.
Operational Plan
3.3 (ii) ‘Community Complexes’
Budget
No budget required. The nomination is to be completed in-house.
Legal/Statutory
Nil
Risks
No corporate risks identified.
5. CONSULTATION
Australian Institute of Country Music (AICM); SkillCentred; Roger Todd Architect; and Engineering Directorate.
6. ATTACHMENTS National Trust of Queensland Heritage Awards 2011, Nominations and Conditions of Entry. (See Attachment 4)
P09/07/11 Moved: Cr A.J. Perrett Seconded: Cr D.R. Neilson
Recommend that Council endorse the nomination of the Old Lands Office (former), now the Australian Institute of Country Music, for a National Trust of Queensland Heritage Award 2011.
Carried.
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Ms T.M. Stenholm entered the meeting at 9.39 a.m. Mr R. Halse left the meeting at 9.39 a.m.
Cr I.T. Petersen and Cr D.R. Neilson declared a Material Personal Interest in Item 2/1 due to being Directors of another Pharmacy – P10/07/11 and left the meeting at 9.40 a.m.
Cr I.T. Petersen vacated the Chair and Cr J. Watt (Proxy Chairman) assumed the role of Chairman of the meeting.
SECTION 2: PLANNING APPLICATIONS
2/1 2010-0460 – Material Change of Use of Premises – Commercial Premises – 14 - 16 Mary Street, Gympie – Browne
FILE NO: Minute: P10/07/11 2011-0460 APPLICANT: Browne C/- Martoo Consulting LANDOWNER(s): Health Information Resources Pty Ltd RPD: Lots 1 & 2 RP114868 SITE ADDRESS: 14 - 16 Mary Street, Gympie CURRENT USE OF LAND: Commercial (232.9m² GFA) PROPOSAL: Material Change of Use – Commercial Premises (Medical Centre) EXISTING ZONE: Central Business PREFERRED USE AREA: Core Retail APPLICATION ADVERTISED: N/A – Code Assessable
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Development Site
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Report: (Planning Officer – L.F Farrelly)
KEY POINT SUMMARY The application is for an extension of existing commercial premises to establish a medical centre; The application is Code Assessable and is generally compliant with the planning scheme; A noteworthy non-compliance is the proposed car parking arrangement, which has been brought to Council’s attention; The car parking arrangement does not achieve strict compliance with the planning scheme, but is an overall improvement compared to the existing arrangement; The applicant could be asked to pay additional contributions to make-up for the carparking shortfall under PSP5; It is recommended that the applicant should NOT pay additional carparking contributions for the perceived car parking shortfall (all other contributions are still applicable).
1.0 Location/ Surrounding Land Uses
The site is located at 14 & 16 Mary Street, Gympie, on Lots 1 & 2 on RP114868. The site has a dual frontage to Mary Street and Young Street. The site is located about 30m south-west along Mary Street from the Town Hall. The site’s commercial frontage is to Mary Street, with vehicular access to the rear from Young Street.
The architectural design of the original building (evident from Young Street) suggests that the building was originally constructed in the 1960’s or earlier.
2.0 The Proposal
A Material Change of Use of Premises – Commercial Premises (Medical Centre) is sought. The application involves the extension of an existing commercial tenancy by 185.7m² (the existing commercial tenancy is 232.9m²).
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The planning assessment is focused on the 187.5m² extension area, as the conversion of the existing tenancies to a Medical Centre would be Self Assessable (as it constitutes minor building work within an existing building). No formal planning application would be required to establish a Medical Centre use in the existing building. Refer to Table 4:1 Gympie Planning Area (Central Business Zone): Assessment Categories and Relevant Assessment Criteria for making a Material Change of Use.
It is the 185.7m² extension area that triggers the Code Assessable Material Change of Use. Therefore, the planning assessment and car parking requirements are focused on this component of the development.
The proposal is intended to rejuvenate the tenancies facing Mary Street, and substantially improve the existing car parking arrangement at the rear of the site (accessed from Young Street).
The existing car parking arrangement at the rear of the site is not formalised and is unsightly. As part of the application, an outhouse at the rear of the site will be removed, a new crossover will be provided, and twelve (12) formalised car parks (including an emergency vehicle space and all associated manoeuvring areas) will be established. Works will be compliant with all relevant Council and Australian Standards. A separate pedestrian access will also be provided to the rear of the building.
The application is code assessable and subject to compliance with relevant codes the decision would be delegated to the Director of Planning and Development.
The development, however, does not accord with the Vehicle Parking and Access Code in relation to car park numbers, Hence, the matter is referred to Council for discussion. The remainder of the proposal can be determined at staff level.
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3.0 Carparking Assessment
The applicant indicates the site can currently accommodate 12 informal, unsealed car parks and the proposal includes sealing and formalising (i.e. line marking) this number. No additional spaces are therefore proposed for the additional 185.7m² of gross floor area to be used as medical centre which would ordinarily require 5.5 spaces/100m² gfa.
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In this situation, Council has the ability to apply Planning Scheme Policy 5: Monetary Contributions for Public Car Parking in Lieu of Provision of On- Site Car Parking. The current contribution amount per car parking space is $17 970.
In terms of carparking the planning scheme states (Vehicle parking and Access code SO-1 and A/PS-1):
Specific Outcome-1 Adequate parking is provided to meet the needs of occupants, employees, visitors and other users.
Probable Solution -1 Either a) vehicle parking spaces are provided on site in accordance with Schedule 10 Minimum Vehicle Parking Requirements; or b) off site public vehicle parking spaces are provided by a way of monetary contribution to Council equivalent to the requirements of schedule 10 Minimum Vehicle Parking Requirements.
The applicant has demonstrated compliance to Specific Outcome-1 by providing the following information: In the existing arrangement, twelve (12) cars can ‘fit’ at the rear of the site, but there are no formal carparks provided. It is likely (due to the age of the original building) that no formal planning approval (and therefore no carparks) were originally required. Twelve (12) formal carparks are proposed, based on the area of extension and anticipated use. The proposed carparking arrangement will be hardstand and constructed to Australian Standards. The existing area used for carparking is unsealed and unsightly. The proposed arrangement represents a substantial aesthetic and functional improvement over the existing arrangement. The applicant states that the medical centre component will have two (2) practitioners and two (2) assistants. The pharmacy will generally have four (4) staff, with a maximum of six (6) staff at peak periods. The coffee shop will be operated by pharmacy staff. It is anticipated that there will usually be about four (4) patrons on site. This means a total of twelve to fourteen (12-14) staff/patrons will typically use the site. Considering that the proposal is in the Gympie central business district, it is anticipated that most patrons will be undertaking multi-modal trips and visiting a range of different tenancies in the area (dispersing the carparking requirement). There are good footpaths in the locality and opportunities for public transport. A portion (21m²) of the rear of the site will be dedicated to the Young Street road reserve (footpath). The proposal will establish a clear, defined vehicular access of much better quality than the existing crossover to Young Street.
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Planning scheme policy 5 only encourages the collection of a car parking contribution where Council can use the money towards existing car parking areas, construction of car parking, acquisition of land for future car parking or repair, design or maintenance of existing parking areas.
In the circumstances it is considered reasonable to accept the formalisation of existing car parking areas as satisfactory compliance with the Vehicle and Access Code based on the grounds submitted with the application in addition to:
Council’s on-going desire to revitalise Gympie’s main street; the existing establishment of sufficient carparking in the immediate vicinity of the development site; the complimentary nature of the uses proposed, which will result in multi-purpose trips; and the monies to be spent (by the applicant) on improving existing on-site car parking arrangements.
4. Conclusion
The application is considered to represent an overall improvement of existing site conditions and should be supported. It is considered that there are sufficient grounds for the applicant to avoid any additional (per space) car parking contributions. It is noted that general contributions conditions should still be applied for all other components (e.g. road, sewer, water, etc.).
Overall, the proposal represents the logical redevelopment and rejuvenation of a prominent site in the Gympie CBD and this type of development should be encouraged.
P10/07/11 Moved: Cr R.J. Dyne Seconded: Cr R.A. Gâté
Recommend that in relation to the development application (2011-0460) for Material Change of Use – Commercial Premises (Medical Centre), Council as Assessment Manager consider the car parking arrangements proposed as satisfactory compliance with the planning scheme.
Carried.
Cr I.T. Petersen and Cr D.R. Neilson returned to the meeting at 9.44 a.m. Cr J. Watt vacated the Chair and Cr I.T. Petersen resumed the role of Chairman of the meeting.
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2/2 2010-1553 – Material Change of Use Application (Showroom – Commercial Showroom for the Sale of Building and Hardware Products) – 3 Langton Road, Monkland – I3 Consulting
FILE NO: Minute: P11/07/11 2010-1553 APPLICANT: I3 Consulting RPD: Lot 4 SP203835 SITE ADDRESS: 3 Langton Road, Monkland CURRENT USE OF LAND: Vacant PROPOSAL: Material Change of Use (Showroom – Commercial Showroom for the Sale of Building and Hardware Products) ZONE: Industry PLANNING AREA: Gympie LEVEL OF ASSESSMENT: Code (Consistent) SITE AREA: 1.37 Ha
KEY POINT SUMMARY
Material Change of Use application for Showroom for a Commercial Showroom for the Sale of Building Products and Hardware, namely the new Melco Store that has previously operated on Wickham Street and Park Terrace;
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Showroom is identified as a consistent use within the Industry zone, and is Code Assessable development; The subject site is located on Langton Road, near the expanding Bunworth Park industrial estate; Application required referral to Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads due to its proximity to Brisbane Road, who have issued conditions of approval to be incorporated into the recommendation; Recommend Approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Development.
Report: (Planning Officer – M. K. Matthews)
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This application seeks Council’s approval to establish a new hardware store applied for under the Showroom definition in the Planning Scheme of the former Cooloola Shire. The applicant wants to replace the existing operations of Melco which has previously operated on Wickham Street and Park Terrace. The subject site which is currently vacant is located at 3 Langton Road, Monkland.
1.1 The Proposal
The proposal is summarised below: - the subject site is located at Lot 4 SP203835 (3 Langton Road, Monkland), - the site is currently vacant, however has been significantly excavated in the past to provide for a level development site; - the site is 1.37 Ha in area, with approximately 70 metres of frontage to Brisbane Road and 133 metres of frontage to Langton Road - the proposal is to move the Melco Mitre 10 store from its existing location in Wickham Street and Park Terrace to the subject site; - the store will incorporate a trade area with timber yard (1689m2), proposed retail store for hardware supplies (2687m2), an outdoor garden display area (637m2), a retail office (124m2) and on site driveways and car parking; - application was referred to Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads as a concurrence agency.
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1.2 Site Description
The natural contours of the site suggest a gully running south to north in the eastern portion of the site, however on the ground the site has been significantly excavated under prior Operational Works permits which have produced a site that is predominantly levelled. These works have no doubt been undertaken for the potential of future site development. The subject site is currently vacant.
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Access to the site is currently gained via a crossover on Langton Road. There is no sealed areas for access or manoeuvrability on site apart from the cross-over as the site is not developed any further than the operational works that have been previously undertaken to flatten the site. There have been some roadworks done to the frontage of the site whereby the Brisbane Road and Langton Road frontages have kerb and channel, and the Langton Road frontage also has footpath.
1.3 Surrounding Land Uses
Surrounding the site the land is predominantly zoned Industry within the Bunworth Park industrial estate. There is land zoned Community on the opposite side of Langton Road, however there have been approvals granted for General Industry uses on some of these allotments. Within proximity to the site is Gympie Pool World, a residential dwelling (at 282 Brisbane Road), Red Cross Recycling Services, Harvey Norman and a car wash.
1.4 Site History
Approvals have been granted in the past for Subdivision to Create Four (4) Additional Lots and Operational Works – Bulk Earthworks in 2004 under DA08988; Material Change of Use – Warehouse (Cold Storage & Bulk Storage) in 2006 under DA12952; and Operational Works – Stormwater Drainage, Sewerage & Roadworks in 2006 under DA13148;
2.0 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Intent of the Zone
The overall outcomes of the Industry Zone aim to ensure that Gympie is the major industrial area for the surrounds, and that a range of Industrial uses are available. A Showroom use is not identified as inconsistent within the Industry Zone, and it is therefore considered that the proposal meets the overall outcomes of the zone.
A showroom means the use of premises with a gross floor area of 200m2 or greater, for the display and retail sale of bulky goods, or goods in bulk, including hardware, electrical goods, furniture, bulk stationery supplies, computer goods, sporting equipment or industrial plant and equipment, motor vehicles, agricultural machinery, vessels, caravans, trailers or the like, but not including food items: (a) entirely indoors; or, (b) primarily indoors and involving less than 100m2 of outdoor use area.
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2.2 Draft Wide Bay Burnett State Planning Regulatory Provision
The Draft Wide Bay Burnett Regional Plan identifies the subject allotment as being part of the Urban Footprint. This identifies that this area is allowable for development of industrial nature, as the site has been included in the Regional Plan designation for this type of development
2.2 Compliance with the Planning Scheme
This proposal is determined to be Code Assessable development and subject to assessment against the Gympie Planning Area Code, Erosion and Sediment Control Code, Infrastructure Works Code, Landscaping Code, and Vehicle Parking and Access Code.
2.3 Gympie Planning Area Code
This proposal is for a Showroom, which is a ‘consistent’ use in the Industry Zone of the Gympie Planning Area.
Relevant conditions will be included to ensure compliance with lighting, noise emissions and dust.
2.4 Erosion and Sediment Control Code
Relevant conditions can be imposed on any subsequent Operational Works approval that may be required.
2.5 Infrastructure Works Code
Council’s Design Department recommendations refer.
2.6 Landscaping Code
Landscaping is proposed along the frontages to the site along Langton Road and Brisbane Road. There is sufficient area along frontages to provide suitable landscaping in accordance with Council requirements. A condition will be incorporated in this regard.
2.7 Vehicle Parking and Access Code
The car parking rate for a Showroom development is one (1) car parking space per 40m2 Gross Floor Area (GFA). The requirement for this proposal would then be for the provision of 129 car parking spaces. The proposal complies in this regard.
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3.0 PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
3.1 Appropriateness of the Proposal
The proposal is for a showroom use on an industrial block of land that is currently vacant. The use applied for is a consistent use within the zone and is located on a portion of land more suitable to the applicant than where they are at present. The subject site is close to major transport routes and offers a good location for a proposal of this nature.
3.2 Impact on Amenity
The proposal is for a Showroom use with lesser Industrial impacts on surrounding properties than would otherwise be anticipated in the Industrial zone. The main issue for consideration is vehicle parking and traffic movements to and from the site. The proposal was referred to the Department of Transport and Main Roads who have issued conditional approval in regards to access points within proximity to the Brisbane Road intersection. This is a generally expected land use within the immediate locality.
3.3 Site Access and Traffic
A new access point is proposed from Langton Road within 50 metres of its intersection with Brisbane Road. There is another access proposed further along Langton Road, primarily for use by B-Double trucks and other similar vehicles for delivery of large and bulky goods. The proposal was referred to Department of Transport and Main Roads as a Concurrence Agency.
There are some minor design issues relating to the Brisbane Road – Langton Road intersection that need to be resolved. The proposed access point nearest Brisbane Road is a cause of minor concern and Council is advised of this issue as there is a need to provide a seamless outcome between Department of Main Roads and Council’s Design Services Division requirements. It is anticipated that a suitable outcome may be reached that enables the proposal to comply with relevant standards and will provide a safe intersection at Brisbane Road and Langton Road and a safe and convenient access from Langton Road onto the subject site.
3.4 Car Parking
It is considered that the proposed car parking enables the proposal to comply with Council’s Planning Scheme requirements. The access and manoeuvrability onto the site has been a cause of concern, but may be adequately addressed by the applicant to achieve a suitable outcome.
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3.5 Flooding
The north western corner of the site that has frontage to both Brisbane Road and Langton Road is affected by a Q100 flood event. The lower section of the site is to be utilised for car parking, and the Code only relates to storage of hazardous materials within the Industry Zone. It is therefore considered that the proposal meets the requirements of Probable Solution PS-8 and the reflective Specific Outcome of the Gympie Planning Area Code which aims to ensure that public safety and the environment are not adversely affected by the detrimental impacts of floodwater on hazardous materials manufactured or stored in bulk.
3.6 Landscaping
Landscaping dimensions are considered sufficient for a Showroom development. A landscape plan will be needed to be submitted in accordance with Planning Scheme Policy 4 to enable conditional compliance with the requirements of Planing Scheme.
4.0 INTERNAL CONSULTATION
(a) Design Services Division
Design Services Division requirements have been considered as part of the assessment of this application, and their requirements are to be incorporated into the conditions of approval. These most specifically relate to the issues relating to access and the intersection of Brisbane Road and Langton Road.
(b) Health & Environmental Services
Health and Environmental Services requirements have been considered as part of the assessment of this application, and their requirements are to be incorporated into the conditions of approval.
5.0 EXTERNAL CONSULTATION
(a) Department of Transport and Main Roads
A copy of the application was forwarded to this Department as a Concurrence Agency. They have issued conditional approval to this development application including requirements to: - provide all accesses via Langton Road; - provide a Basic Right Turn treatment opposite the proposed Langton Road access closest to the Brisbane Road (identified by the Department as Tin Can Bay Road)/Langton Road intersection;
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- provide intersection lighting at the Brisbane Road (Tin Can Bay Road)/Langton Road intersection if necessary; - prior to commencement of any works, detailed engineering plans must be submitted to Department of Tranpsort and Main Roads for approval. This is to be undertaken by an RPEQ and the works bonded to one-third of the estimated cost of the works; - provide RPEQ certification that post development stormwater flows and road drainage will not exceed pre-development flows during a 1 in 100 year storm event; - provide details of any signage proposed that will be visible from Brisbane Road (Tin Can Bay Road).
6.0 CONCLUSION
This proposal is for a Material Change of Use application for Showroom in the Industrial Zone. The proposal is considered a appropriate use with any potential impacts able to be managed via conditions of approval.
P11/07/11 Moved: Cr L.J. Friske Seconded: Cr J.A. Walker
Recommend that in relation to Development Application 2010-1553 for Material Change of Use – Showroom (Commercial Showroom for the Sale of Building and Hardware Products) over Lot 4 SP203835, located at 3 Langton Road, Monkland Council, as Assessment Manager, delegate approval of this proposal to the Director of Planning and Development subject to conditions including the design of the Brisbane Road – Langton Road intersection and associated site access requirements.
Carried.
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2/3 2010-2014 – Material Change of Use of Premises – Multi-Residential (23 Dwelling Units) and Boundary Realignment – 3 & 7 Flynn Road, Gympie – Monkira Developments P / L ATF Tilt Family Trust
FILE NO: 2010-2014 APPLICANT: Minute: P12/07/11 Monkira Developments P / L ATF Tilt Family Trust LANDOWNER(s): G.J & J.A Davison & S. E. & M.M. James RPD: Lots 1, 2 & 3 on SP 205983 SITE ADDRESS: 3 & 7 Flynn Road, Gympie CURRENT USE OF LAND: Lot 1 – Single Dwelling House Lot 2 – Vacant Lot 3 – Single Dwelling House PROPOSAL: Material Change of Use – Multi Residential (23 Dwelling Units & Boundary Realignment) EXISTING ZONE: Housing PREFERRED USE AREA: Mixed Housing APPLICATION ADVERTISED: 28 April 2011 ADVERTISING CLOSED: 20 May 2011 SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED: 10 (6 properly made)
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Report: (Planning Officer – L.F Farrelly)
KEY POINT SUMMARY Application is to establish a 23 unit development in Gympie; There is an existing approval on the site for 16 units (DA11501 – valid until May 2012); The subject application represents an increase in density, with 7 additional units and associated internal layout redesign; The density proposed is compliant with the planning scheme; The development site is appropriately zoned for multi-residential development; The proposal is consistent with all outcomes sought for unit developments except communal open space; Justification for reduced communal open space is warranted in the context that the overall (combined private & communal) open space arrangement is adequate; General planning issues including use, overlays, and amenity were already addressed and approved as part of approval DA11501. 10 submissions were received. 6 of the submissions were properly made. All the submissions were the same petition opposing the development; There are no referral agencies for the application; Application recommended for APPROVAL subject to conditions and amended site plan revising carparking and clarifying waste arrangements.
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1.0 The Proposal
A Material Change of Use of Premises – Multi-Residential (23 Dwelling Units) is sought. The unit layout comprises 22x 2 bedroom and 1x 3 bedroom units. A townhouse style of development is proposed with 6 separate unit blocks with 2-6 units in each block. The buildings are a mixture of 1 and 2 stories and Building height varies from 7.3 - 8m.
All units are accessed by an internal driveway and all parking is provided on- site in a mixture of covered and uncovered spaces. Landscaping, private and communal open space, internal movement networks, and waste collection are all provided for in the development. The development will also achieve connection to all required infrastructure networks (roads, sewer, water, electricity, telecommunications).
It is outlined in the application that easements will be put in place to address access, stormwater discharge and access arrangements.
There is an existing dwelling on lot 1. The boundary realignment component of the application will reduce the size of Lot 1 SP205983 from 862m² to 600m². 600m² is the compliant minimum lot size in the Housing Zone, and the road frontage remains a compliant 21m. The purpose of the boundary realignment is to dedicate additional land to the subject unit development on Lot 1 SP205983.
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1.2 Site Description
The site contains two existing dwellings. One dwelling (on lot 3 SP205983) will be consolidated into the unit development and converted to 2 units (proposed units 16 & 17). The other dwelling (on lot 1 SP205983) will remain on a separate title from the subject development, albeit on a smaller lot.
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The majority of development will occur on Lot 2 SP205983. The development area is largely vacant mowed grass with a scattering of trees. The vegetation is not considered environmentally significant, particularly in the context of the site being zoned for Housing. The site slopes gently away from the road and a stormwater easement (overland flow) will be established at rear of the site. Site environmental conditions, including slope and vegetation have been assessed and approved in the previous application for multiple dwelling units.
1.3 Surrounding Land Uses
The predominant built form in the locality is low density residential, generally being a mixture of 1 and 2 storey single detached dwellings on lots ranging from 650-1,500m². There are some larger residential allotments near the site, in addition to dual occupancies on Benbullen Court and multiple dwellings on Derrilin Drive.
The character of the locality is an established residential neighbourhood and the development is considered infill development. The site was assessed for a unit development as part of the previous approval and approved. The approval was issued under the current planning scheme and therefore the site is considered an appropriate site for units.
2.0 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Intent of the Zone
The Housing Zone, Mixed Housing preferred use area aims to ensure:
Well designed, attractive medium density housing is available in proximity to services and public transport
The proposal complies with this intent.
2.2 Compliance with the Planning Scheme
2.2.1 Scheme Definition
The unit component of the application is classified as ‘Multi-Residential’ by the planning scheme as it involves individual dwelling units.
2.2.2 Development Provisions – Material Change of Use
The site is zoned Housing (Mixed Housing Preferred Use Area) where Multi- Residential development is subject to Impact Assessment and therefore assessment against the entire planning scheme. The Boundary Realignment component is Code Assessable.
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The codes most applicable to assessment of the development are considered:
. Gympie Planning Area Code; . Multi-residential Code; . Reconfiguration of a Lot Code (code assessable boundary realignment); . Erosion and Sediment Control Code; . Infrastructure Works Code; . Landscaping Code; and . Vehicle Parking and Access Code.
Gympie Planning Area Code The proposal is consistent with the intentions of the Code by supporting the provision of a range of housing forms in an appropriate area.
Compliance with height, setback and plot ratio provisions are indicated on the proposal plans.
The proposed development is 2 storeys, is compliant in height, and is considered to be of a compatible built form to the surrounding established residential form. The proposed development is in line with Council’s documented intentions for the site (being a nominated ‘mixed housing’ site).
Multi-Residential Code Compliance is achieved to the Multi-Residential Code, except for communal open space. Relevant development parameters are summarised as follows:
Design Criteria Planning Scheme Proposed Requirement Plot ratio (max) 0.6 0.33 Site coverage (max) 40% 38% Density (max) 1 unit / 250m2 site area 1 unit / 288.4m2 site area Private open space 35m2 / unit 35m²-85.5m² /unit (min) Communal open space 395m² 335m² (min)
Site coverage complies. Site cover for the development is 38%, up from the 27% previously approved, but still below the maximum nominated in the scheme (40%). Plot ratio also meets scheme requirements.
Private and communal open space is considered to comply:
All dwellings achieve at least 35m² of private open space (an average of 53m² of private open space per unit is proposed).
There is a shortfall in communal open space. A total of 335m² is provided, but 335m² is required in accordance with the planning scheme.
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Overall, 1,560m² of combined private and communal open space is provided. This exceeds the combined planning scheme requirement of 1,200m². Specific Outcome SO-10 of the Multi-residential code establishes that:
Residents have access to a significant area of suitably sized communal open space upon the premises at ground level: a) to allow for outdoor social and recreational activities; and, b) that adds to the aesthetic amenity of the site.
The open space provided includes a bbq gazebo area, which will improve the functionality of the space. The overall open space arrangement proposed is considered to meet the intent of the code for the purpose of providing areas to facilitate social interaction, recreation activities and improve site amenity. It is noted that overall, an excess of combined private/ communal open space areas are provided.
Refuse storage areas can be conditioned to comply with scheme requirements. It is noted that the proposal plans do not demonstrate an acceptable waste management arrangement, but there is adequate area for compliance to be achieved. To this extent, plan amendments will be requested from the applicant (refer conditions).
Maximum height in this area is 8.5 metres or two storeys. The proposal is two storeys and has a maximum height of 8 metres.
The building achieves minimum setbacks in accordance with the planning scheme provisions for multi-residential development.
A disabled car park is provided. Internal clothes drying facilities can be conditioned for each unit.
Erosion and Sediment Control Code Site erosion and sediment control measures will be required to be implemented during and after construction of the development. These can be conditioned with an Operational Works approval when the extent of the work can be assessed in greater detail.
Infrastructure Works Code Internal driveways will have to be designed in accordance with current Council and Australian standards which can be conditioned.
Other infrastructure standards required by the Code for urban development are to be provided and assessed through a subsequent development application for Operational Work.
Landscaping Code Landscaping for Multi-Residential development is required along road frontages (minimum 2m, averaging 3m) and side boundaries (minimum 2m).
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One advanced feature tree per 300m2 of site area or part thereof is also required within the landscaped area along any frontage.
A Landscape Concept Plan has been submitted as part of the application which demonstrates a compliant overall landscape arrangement can be achieved. A detailed Landscape Plan will be required to be submitted at the Operational Works stage. The proposal is able to comply with landscaping requirements and is conditioned accordingly.
Vehicle Parking and Access Code The planning scheme requires the development to provide 1 covered space per dwelling plus 0.5 space per dwelling for visitors (a total of 35 spaces). The proposed development will provide 35 car parking spaces. Car parking spaces are provided in mixture of covered and uncovered spaces.
It is noted that design department has raised issues regarding the impact of the 11 car parks in the site’s north western corner utilising the existing driveway and associated traffic impacts. A condition can be included to disperse these carparks through-out the development, lessening the amount of cars that use this crossover and therefore any associated conflicts. Refer to design report, conditions and plan amendments.
Gradients of the parking areas and proposed overland flow paths can be assessed in an Operational Works application. Lighting to the internal parking areas is required and can be conditioned. Bicycle parking should be provided and will be conditioned accordingly.
2.2.3 Development Provisions – Reconfiguring a Lot (Boundary Realignment)
The Boundary Realignment aspect of the proposal is code assessable and is compliant with the planning scheme.
Reconfiguring a Lot Code The proposed boundary realignment is Code Assessable and is compliant with the Reconfiguration of a Lot Code. The boundary realignment component of the application will reduce the size of Lot 1 SP205983 from 862m² to 600m². A lot size of 600m² is the compliant minimum lot size in the precinct, and the road frontage remains a compliant 21m. Refer Schedule 9 Table 12 Minimum Lot Areas, Dimensions and Frontages. The proposal complies with all other provisions of the code.
In regards to the boundary realignment, compliance is also achieved to the relevant provisions of the Gympie Planning Area code, Erosion and Sediment Control code, Landscaping code and Infrastructure Works code.
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2.3 Local and/or State Planning Policies
There are no local or state planning policies applicable to this application.
3.0 PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
Headworks Contributions Under new Infrastructure Charging framework, introduced on 1 July 2011 through a State Planning Regulatory Provision, contributions will no longer be levied in accordance with Council’s Policies.
As previously determined by Council, however, the calculations for headworks and other contributions amounts will remain in accordance with the Policies, subject to them not exceeding the capped amounts set by the SPRP.
It is proposed in the recommendation to advise applicant’s of the contributions payable per item, however an Infrastructure Charges Notice will now be sent out with each decision notice.
Headworks contributions for this development should therefore be levied as follows:
Water Supply Contributions 3 bedroom units 2.5ep / unit = 2.5 x 1 = 2.5ep
2 bedroom units 1.9ep / unit = 1.9 x 22 = 41.8ep
Credits Lot 2 (vacant – 4,791m²) = 3.5ep Lot 3 (dwelling house) = 2.8ep Total credit = 2.8 + 3.5ep = 6.3ep
Total = 2.5ep + 41.8ep – 6.3ep = 38ep = $46 200
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Sewerage Contributions 3 bedroom units 2.9ep / unit = 2.9
2 bedroom units 2.2ep / unit = 2.2 x 22 = 48.4
Credits Lot 2 (vacant – 4,791m²) = 3.0 ep Lot 3 (dwelling house) = 2.8ep Total credit = 5.8ep
Total = 2.9ep + 48.4ep – 5.8ep = 57.1ep = $108 486
Appropriateness of the Proposal The proposed units are located in an area that is appropriately zoned as Housing and in the ‘Mixed Housing’ preferred use area. The design and layout is not considered to raise any planning issues, particularly in the context of the development application that has already been approved. Planning issues such as amenity, use and built form have all been assessed and approved as part of the previous development approval.
Flooding The proposal demonstrates an appropriate level of flood immunity. Refer design report.
Environmental Impact There are no environmental concerns that prevent the proposal from proceeding.
Site Contamination The site is not listed on the Environmental Management Register.
Utilities and Services The site is presently serviced by reticulated water and sewerage and headworks charges are applicable as well an extension of Council’s sewer to enable all units to be serviced.
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4.0 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The application was advertised for public comment in accordance with the requirements of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009. Ten submissions were made, of which, six were ‘properly made’ in accordance with the Act. Because the submissions were a petition, they all raised the same issues.
4.1 Grounds for Submission Several planning issues were raised in the submission as follows: Submitter issue Staff comments Proposal will reduce amenity The development is of an appropriate and compliant scale and built form to be compatible with surrounding residential development, particularly in the context that the locality is also zoned for units. Compliance to the Planning Scheme is achieved. Proposal is an overdevelopment The development site is zoned for units and density provisions (i.e. site coverage and plot ratio) are achieved. Expectations by surrounding The subject allotment is vacant. The landowners that present use (vacant site has been zoned for multi- land/ single detached dwelling) residential purposes since would continue commencement of the 2005 planning scheme, which was advertised for public comment prior to gazettal. Proposal will increase external traffic No concerns in this regard are raised in the design report.
A road contribution will be payable by the developer and may be put towards any road upgrading required in the area. Some road upgrades to Flynn Road have been conditioned.
5.0 CONSULTATION
5.1 Internal
(a) Department of Engineering
Report: (Design Services Civil Engineer – B.J. Garrad)
This engineering report is based on the information submitted by consultants Dillon Folker Stephens to construct 23 multi-residential units on Lots 2 & 3 on SP205983, 3 & 7 Flynn Road, Gympie. The development proposes to amalgamate lots 2 and 3, shift the southern boundary of lot 1 and provide one additional property access.
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There has been previous approval given for the development of the site for 16 multi-residential units to another applicant. This application differs mainly from the previous application in that 23 units are proposed.
TRAFFIC The proposed development will generate extra traffic on local roads due to the addition of a 23 multi-residential units. On this basis a traffic contribution as per PSP13 currently calculated at $44 284 is applicable.
FRONTAGE ROAD and ACCESSES Flynn Road is classified as an urban road with traffic of less than 500 vehicles per day. It connects with Ashford Road and Rifle Range Road, both classified as urban roads with traffic of between 1000 and 5000 vehicles per day. Flynn Rd is a fully formed two way road with a pavement width of approximately 8.0m for most of its length.
There is existing kerb and channel running close to the property boundaries of numbers 3, 7, 9 and 11 Flynn Rd. This kerb and channel is incorrectly placed approximately 5m from the pavement edge and does not connect to kerb and channel either side of these houses. Also the pavement width fronting these houses is only 7.0m rather than the approximately 8.0m pavement width for the rest of Flynn Rd. To rectify the problem approximately 115m of kerb and channel needs to be removed and replaced at the correct location and the same length of pavement widened to 8.0m. As part of the proposed development, the applicant should provide for pavement widening and the removal and replacement of 72m existing kerb and channel and associated drainage structures in front of the development with Council providing for the remaining 43m of pavement and kerb and channel.
The existing driveway to lot 3 is proposed to remain to provide access to the existing building and proposed car parks. An additional access is to be placed approximately 15m east of the existing driveway to service the bulk of the development. This arrangement of two driveways in close proximity is far from ideal even though it meets the distance criteria set out in PSP8 Schedule 1, Part 9. To compound the problem the entrance to lot 3 is on a sharp curve and abutting the driveway to number 3 Flynn Rd. Traffic conflicts are inevitable between vehicles leaving either of the two development accesses, the access to 1 Flynn Rd and the thorough traffic on Flynn Rd. To relieve this problem there are several options: 1. Restrict the access to the central access road and eliminate the existing access to lot 3; 2. Reconfigure the internal roads such that the car park in the north-west corner is connected to the central access road roughly along the line of the proposed sewerage easement and have one access to exit and one to enter; 3. Remove the 6 car parks in the southern end of the north-west car park and relocate theses car parks elsewhere. This would leave only 5 vehicles using the access to lot 3 and decrease the probability of traffic conflicts.
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Due to the difficulty in providing car parks close to the units if access is restricted to the central access road and difficulty providing enough communal open space if the car park in the north-west corner is connected to the central access road, option 3 is recommended.
INTERNAL ROADWAY and CAR PARKING A roadway with access to Flynn Road will traverse the middle of the development to access the car parks and units for buildings 1 to 4. The internal roadway is to be 6.0m sealed width, and runs down a steep slope of 1 in 8 for approximately 100m to the southern end of the site.
Refuse collection is to be from two enclosed waste bins located in an area just south of Building 1 via the central access road.
There are 35 parking spaces proposed: 3 spaces under Building 1, 21 covered spaces and 11 uncovered spaces. The distance between the car parking spaces and the units seems excessive. Delivery of bulk goods – furniture, white goods and the like will be difficult due to the lack of truck access particularly to the eastern end units of Building 2, 3 and 4. Residents will also be inconvenienced by the distance between the car parks and the units, especially during inclement weather.
WATER SUPPLY There is a 100mm water main running along the Flynn Road frontage which should adequately supply water from Council’s system to the site. Headworks charges to be applied as determined by the Planning Directorate.
SEWERAGE A sewer line and easement exists within the site running east-west approximately level with the southern boundaries of lots 1 and 3 and another sewer line south of and roughly parallel with the southern boundary. The applicant could access this southern sewer line from 7 Quamby Court if permission from the owner is obtained. The previous applicant has paid $5,920 towards extensions of the sewer main to service the development. A check on the existing sewerage infrastructure shows that there is adequate capacity to take the additional load.
FLOODING The Q100 flood line covers the southern end of the site and partially extends under proposed Building 4 which is high-set to raise the building out of the Q100 flood zone. The entrances to Building 4 are via the northern side so residents should be able to access their units during floods.
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STORMWATER DRAINAGE There are three stormwater easements on the site: one to the west of the site running through lot 3 and then along the western property boundary, one small interallotment drainage easement is attached to the south-east corner of lot 1 and one running along the southern boundary. Since the applicant is proposing that the southern boundary of lot one be moved north, the easement associated with lot 1 will become detached. The applicant proposes that the easement be extended to allow the stormwater from lot 1 to be discharged into the stormwater pipe running across the southern end of the site via the internal drainage system.
The applicant proposes building uncovered car parks over a drainage easement in the north-west of the site. As mentioned in the FRONTAGE ROAD and ACCESSES section, to limit the usage of the access to lot 3, removal of the 6 southern car parks in the north-west car park is needed. This would have the added benefit of allowing overland stormwater flows to traverse the car park without the difficulty of grading the car park to meet the requirements of maximum grades within car parks.
ENCROACHMENTS A permit to occupy part of a road was issued from the Department of Natural Resources for lot A on AP15021 adjoining Lot 3 on 13/12/2006 for the purpose of Residential Lawn and Gardens. This permit covers a small triangular area on the road frontage of lot 3 and should not effect this application.
MISCELLANEOUS Power and communication services exist along Flynn Rd and connection to these services is to be provided at the applicant’s expense. Street lighting is adequate at this location.
SUBMISSION Submissions have been received from residents concerned about the increased traffic on Flynn Rd and potential traffic problems at the intersection of Ashford Rd and Flynn Rd. The residents were also concerned about the location of the accesses to the development being located on a curve.
6.0 CONCLUSION
The application proposes units in the mixed housing preferred use area. The location is appropriate and the application is recommended for approval subject to conditions.
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P12/07/11 Moved: Cr R.A. Gâté Seconded: Cr J. Watt
Recommend that Council, as Assessment Manager, APPROVE development application for Multi-Residential (23 Dwelling Units) and Boundary Realignment – 3 & 7 Flynn Road, Gympie on Lots 1, 2 & 3 on SP 205983 subject to the following conditions:
Assessment Manager’s Conditions
Section 1.0 - Conditions to be Satisfied Prior to the Commencement of the Approved Use
1.1 (i) The development shall be generally in accordance with the plans submitted with the application (Plan No. DA.02 drawn by Norman Richards dated 07/04/11 and Plan No/s. 04-15 drawn by Norman Richards and dated 14/12/10), except for the following amendments: (a) DA.02 – remove the 6 car parks in the southern end of the north-west car park and relocate these car parks elsewhere, decreasing the probability of traffic conflicts from this car park. Any rearrangement should not reduce the area, usability, or accessibility to communal and private open space. (b) DA.02 – provide additional refuse areas so all units achieve convenient access to waste storage facilities and nominate the size and collection method of the waste arrangement to be endorsed by Council’s Chief Executive Officer. (c) 08 (Building 1 – south elevation and west Elevation) – amend plans to demonstrate compliance with condition 3.1 and planning scheme definition of ‘storey’. (ii) Prior to lodging a development application for Operational Work three (3) copies of amended development plans showing the above modifications shall be submitted to Council for consideration and approval. The approved plans, once endorsed by Council’s Chief Executive Officer, shall become part of this Development Permit.
1.2 (i) The development is to have a maximum height of 8.5 metres and two (2) storeys; (ii) Prior to obtaining a development permit for building work an amended elevation plan for building 1 is to be submitted confirming the ceiling of the lower level is not higher than 1.0 metre above natural ground level.
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1.3 The development herein approved may not start until: (i) the following development permits have been issued and complied with as required - (a) Development Permit for Building Works; (b) Development Permit for Plumbing & Drainage Works; (c) Development Permit for Operational Works (Site Works, Access Driveways, Car Parking, Stormwater Drainage, Landscaping).
1.4 All appliances and equipment including air conditioner units shall be installed and/or housed so as to prevent the emission of unreasonable noise.
1.5 Common letter boxes are to be provided to the satisfaction of Council’s Chief Executive Officer.
1.6 Infrastructure charges are payable as follows:
Infrastructure Item Equivalent Units Current Amount Water Headworks 38ep $46 200 Sewerage Headworks 57.1ep $108 486 Urban Roads 120vte $44 284 TOTAL $198 970
but will be subject to indexation annually on 1 July.
1.7 (i) Connection is to be made to Council’s existing Water Supply and Sewerage reticulation systems, including the provision of a back flow device, at no cost to Council. Connection shall be in accordance with a permit for Plumbing and Drainage Work approving the required hydraulic plans and specifications, as prepared by a recognised building hydraulics engineer, for such works.
(ii) The backflow prevention device is to be maintained and tested in accordance with Council’s approval.
1.8 Any discharges of Trade Waste generated by the development approved herein shall be treated in accordance with Council’s Trade Waste Environmental Management Plan.
1.9 A master water meter shall be installed to service the full development with individual meters installed to service each title to the satisfaction of Council’s Chief Executive Officer.
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1.10 Sewer mains are to be extended to provide connection points to all proposed lots and / or connection points provided in existing sewers where appropriate.
1.11 A 1.8 metre high timber fence, or similar approved by Council, is to be constructed around all neighbouring property boundaries to the development site. Such works are to be included in the Landscape plan.
1.12 Prior to commencement of the use the following are to be provided for the use of each residential unit building: (i) Approved refuse containers; and (ii) a refuse storage enclosure comprising an imperviously paved area; all to the satisfaction of Council’s Chief Executive Officer.
1.13 Prior to commencement of the use the following is to be provided for the use of all residents: (i) A centralised refuse container wash bay comprising an imperviously paved area provided with a hose cock and hose; (ii) Drainage designed to prevent stormwater entering Council’s sewer; all to the satisfaction of Council’s Chief Executive Officer. Note: Council requires further details of the waste arrangement in accordance with a plan amendment detailed in condition 2.1 (b).
1.14 The number and type of refuse containers provided on site is to be determined in accordance with Council’s Rating Policy.
1.15 Servicing of refuse containers is to be at a location approved by Council’s Chief Executive Officer.
1.16 Car washing areas/bays are to be designed to exclude all stormwater and to prevent the escape of wastewater and other contaminants. Wastewater is to be directed to an appropriate interceptor and/or treatment system to remove hydrocarbon (including oil), particulate or other contaminants from wastewater, so that discharged treated wastewater complies with the Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 1997.
1.17 Roof and surface water is to be collected on site and is to be discharged through an underground drainage line/s into the existing drainage system along the southern boundary
1.18 Stormwater is to be disposed of on site so as to cause no scour or damage to adjoining properties to the satisfaction of Council’s Chief Executive Officer.
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1.19 Easements or reserves for drainage purposes are to be surveyed and registered in favour of the downstream/upstream property at no cost to the downstream/upstream property owner. Specific requirements are to be confirmed with Council’s Chief Executive Officer prior to cadastral survey and at completion of engineering design approval process and Council’s standard easement documentation must be used for this purpose. A solicitor’s undertaking (or alternative suitable to Council) shall also be submitted confirming the easement documents will be submitted with the Plan Registry Authority in conjunction with the Plan of Survey.
1.20 All lots that form part of the multi-residential component of this Development Application are to be amalgamated in Title. Such amalgamation does not require development approval.
Section 2.0 - Conditions Relevant to the issue of a Development Permit for Operational Work (Site Works, Stormwater Drainage, Roadworks, Sewerage and Water Infrastructure and Landscaping)
2.1 (i) A properly prepared Landscape Plan in accordance with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy 4 - Landscaping is to be submitted to and approved by Council. The landscape plan is to:
- Incorporate a 2 metre landscaping strip along all side and rear boundaries; - Provide landscaping to all car parking areas at the rate of 1 tree for every six parking spaces for all uncovered spaces; - 2 metre landscaping strip along the frontage of the site to Flynn Road and around refuse storage areas; - A 2 metre landscaping strip from the relocated domestic outbuilding towards the access driveways; (ii) Landscaping works are to be completed in accordance with the approved landscape plans.
2.2 No earthworks or filling works are to be undertaken prior to the issue of a Development Permit for Operational Works
2.3 The method of treatment of stormwater runoff from and through the site shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Council’s Infrastructure Works Code.
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2.4 Erosion and sediment control measures are to be designed and provided in accordance with the Institution of Engineers, Australia, Qld Division’s “Soil Erosion and Sediment Control: Engineering Guidelines for Queensland Construction Sites”. The design shall be submitted to Council for approval with subsequent development applications for operational work.
2.5 Any plans for operational works, water supply and sewerage works, drainage works and street lighting required by this development permit, are to be surveyed, designed and constructed in accordance with Council’s Infrastructure Works Code.
2.6 Undertake at no cost to Council, the alteration of any public utility mains (eg. Electricity, water, sewerage, gas etc.) or other facilities necessitated by the development of the land or associated construction works external to the site.
2.7 Thirty-five (35) car parks, including twenty-four (24) covered spaces are to be provided for the development.
2.8 Access to the proposed lots is to be constructed in accordance with the requirements of Council’s Infrastructure Works Code – Drawing No (R-05)
2.9 Any filling or other development works undertaken on the site shall be carried out so as not to cause the ponding of water on any adjoining lands or the blockage or interference with any natural watercourse.
2.10 The contractor is required to limit any dust emission from the site to the absolute minimum by implementing such measures as limiting work areas, establishing grass cover, regular watering of the site etc.
2.11 All cleared vegetation is to be suitably processed or removed from the site at no cost to Council. Prior to the commencement of clearing works on site the preferred means of disposal of cleared vegetation is to be approved by Council’s Chief Executive Officer. The following means of disposal are acceptable, but are not limited to: - Processing through a woodchipper. - Disposal for firewood. - Disposal for landscaping. - Transport to alternative site for breaking down materials. - Burning off is not an acceptable means of disposal and will not be approved. Note: Bulk green waste is no longer accepted at any Council landfill site.
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2.12 The existing road is to be upgraded to a standard compatible with the proposed development. Council requires the following works to be carried out on Flynn Road: (a) Kerb and channel and associated drainage and bitumen widening to join to the existing kerb and channel alignment. (b) Remove existing kerb and channel from the frontage of the proposed development. (c) Reinstate grass to verge.
2.13 Car parking and access areas shall be sealed pavement and designed, drained, constructed and maintained in accordance with Council’s Vehicle Parking and Access Code.
Section 3.0 - Conditions Relevant to the Ongoing Use of the Development
3.1 The lower level of building 1 is only to be used for car parking and storage. No habitable rooms as defined by the Planning Scheme are to be contained on this level.
3.2 The landscaping shall be maintained (watering, fertilising, mulching, weeding, and the like) at all times.
Section 4.0 - Conditions Relevant to the issue of a Development Permit for Reconfiguration of a Lot (Boundary Realignment)
4.1 All outstanding rates or charges levied by Council or expenses that are a charge over the subject land under any Act are to be paid.
4.2 Lot boundaries are to be approved by Councils Chief Executive Officer prior to cadastral survey.
4.3 Any plans for operational works, water supply and sewerage works, drainage works and street lighting required by this development permit, are to be surveyed and designed in accordance with Council’s Infrastructure Works Code.
4.4 Prior to commencement of any site works a declared plants clearance is required to be obtained from Council and/or a satisfactory management plan approved. The enclosed Notification of Compliance Form is to be completed and lodged with Council as evidence that this has been undertaken prior to issue of a Development Permit for Operational Work.
4.5 One PSM is to be provided and levelled to AHD to the satisfaction of Council’s Chief Executive Officer. A copy of any Permanent Survey Sketch is to be submitted to Council.
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4.6 (i) Where any works associated with this development approval are to be carried out on Council controlled land, such as road, park, drainage reserves, or the like, a Traffic Management Plan shall be submitted to Council for approval with the development application for such works. (ii) The Traffic Management Plan shall be constantly reviewed and revised throughout the construction phase of the project until the works are accepted “On-maintenance” by Council.
4.7 Encroachments as defined in the Infrastructure Act 2003 are to be removed from the road reserve fronting the proposed lots unless a Road Closure, Road License, and/or Permit to occupy is obtained from the Department of Natural Resources and Mines to legalise the encroachment. Carried.
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SECTION 3: RECONFIGURING A LOT APPLICATIONS
3/1 2011-0281 – Representations – Reconfiguring a Lot (Subdivision to Create One (1) Additional Lot – 284 Bryant Road, Bollier – G & J Trembath
Re: Minute: P13/07/11 Representations to Reconfiguring a Lot (Subdivision to Create One (1) Additional Lot) – 284 Bryant Road, Bollier From: Martoo Consulting for G & J Trembath File: 2011-0281 Site: 284 Bryant Road, Bollier RPD: Lot 2 RP809232
Report: (Planning Officer – M. K. Matthews)
1.0 INTRODUCTION
An application for Reconfiguring a Lot (Subdivision to Create One (1) Additional Lot) over Lot 2 RP809232, was approved by Council on 11 May 2011.
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This Reconfiguring a Lot proposal sought Council’s permission to create one (1) additional lot, as two (2) portions of the same allotment were separated by road. Council subsequently agreed to approve the application.
Council’s reconsideration is requested for a condition relating to electricity supply to the new lots.
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2.0 CONDITIONS
Condition 1.7
Evidence is to be submitted from an authorised supplier demonstrating that Proposed Lot 2 is serviced by telecommunications and electricity infrastructure.
Applicants Representations
‘The applicant does not consider that this condition is reasonable in the circumstances. The applicant is prepared to accept a condition requiring Proposed Lot 2 to be serviced by telecommunications infrastructure, however to service Proposed Lot 2 with electricity infrastructure is not a reasonable imposition on the development given the cost of providing such infrastructure in relation to the small scale of the development.
We provided the following relevant information to Council upon lodgment of the application:
“The applicants originally installed solar power approximately 15 years ago because after investigating the cost of extending overhead electricity supply to the site it was quoted by the local service provider at the time to be in excess of $50,000. The applicants have recently obtained a further cost estimate from Energex for the cost of extending overhead electricity supply to the site (and the proposed lots) for the purpose of facilitating this development and Energex provided the enclosed estimate in excess of $65,000. Given that the existing solar power supply servicing the dwelling house is adequate and sustainable for the applicants' use of the site, the applicants maintain that the overhead power supply to the site is unnecessary in light of the considerable expense of such connection. The applicants request that Council does not impose any condition on the development approval requiring Energex to provide electricity to the approved lots, but rather allow for proposed Lot 1 to continue the existing solar power supply arrangement and for proposed Lot 2 to install similar solar power supply upon construction of a dwelling house on this lot.”
It can be inferred from the exclusion of Proposed Lot 1 from condition 1.7 that Council acknowledges that Proposed Lot 1 containing the existing dwelling and associated infrastructure is adequately serviced by the existing solar (and wind) power supply and therefore the connection of this lot to electricity infrastructure is not necessary in this circumstance. In light of this the applicants are surprised that Council would require Proposed Lot 2 to be connected to electricity infrastructure because it is reasonable to infer that are future dwelling on Proposed Lot 2 can be similarly powered by solar and wind power and connection of Proposed Lot 2 to electricity infrastructure is not necessary.
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Whilst the applicants appreciate that Council has allowed the current power supply to the existing dwelling to continue after the subdivision, this serves little purpose if Council requires Proposed Lot 2 to be connected to electricity infrastructure because the extension of such infrastructure to the site (or Proposed Lot 2) would render the subdivision development economically unviable.
The applicants consider the following grounds support the deletion of the requirement to supply Proposed Lot 2 with electricity infrastructure:
1. Existing power supply to dwelling house on Proposed Lot 1: The applicants purchased the site in 1993 without any electricity infrastructure or supply whatsoever. The applicants investigated the cost of extending overhead electricity supply to the site at that stage, at which time it was quoted by the local service provider to be in excess of $50,000. In addition to the connection cost the service provider would charge a $700 a year guaranteed consumption fee for 10 years. In comparison, the cost of installing solar power with batteries at that time was $22,000 and the Federal Government provided a rebate of $7000. Therefore in consideration of the significant difference in cost the applicants installed solar power supply to the dwelling with additional power sources of wind power and a back up small diesel generator. This power supply servicing the existing dwelling has proven to be adequate and sustainable for the applicants' use of the site and the applicants have no reason to consider connecting to Proposed Lot 1 to reticulated electricity supply. In fact the existing power supply provides greater quality and security of supply than reticulated electricity supply in this particular location, and it is worth noting that during the recent Mary Valley floods the neighbouring properties connected to the grid were without power for days and the applicants were approached by such neighbours to help them with refrigeration of perishables and to charge up mobile phones etc. The applicants are aware that a neighbouring property is also utilising similar on-site power supply which has also proven to be adequate and sustainable for the neighbours' use of their site.
2. The cost of extending overhead electricity supply to Proposed Lot 2: The current cost is estimated by Energex to be in excess of $65,000 (see enclosed email from Energex providing preliminary estimate). * Note: e-mail not attached in correspondence. Specifically, Energex provided the following preliminary estimates (which do not include costs for any additional works such as tree clearing and additional civil works): (i) to extend 1 phase 11 kv approximately 1 kilometre and install a 1 phase transformer could be roughly $65,000. (ii) to extend 3 phase 11 kv approximately 1 kilometre and install a 3 phase transformer could be roughly $75,000.
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Energex has identified the issue with extending overhead electricity supply to the site is that the closest transmission line to the site is the end of a transmission line. Nearby lots that are presently connected to this transmission line near the end of the line already experience voltage drops. Although extending the line to service Proposed Lot 2 would not involve a significant length of extension (approximately 1 kilometre), the line would need to be upgraded and a major transformer would need to be installed. The effect of this is that the power supply at the end of the line is weakened as the additional usage places more demand on the existing power supply which is not increased with the connection of an additional lot but instead is more widely dispersed. Energex has not confirmed at this stage whether or not connection to Proposed Lot 2 is even possible given the above issue as this would require more detailed investigation at the cost of the applicant. The significant cost of such infrastructure to power one lot is an unreasonable imposition on the development considering the standard of electricity supply that is likely to be provided at the end of the line, and that there are alternative means of power supply available to the lot proven to be adequate for dwelling house use in this location (Le. the current arrangement with the existing dwelling on the site).
3. On-site power is a viable means of power supply to Proposed Lot 2: The applicants consider that the most viable option for power supply to Proposed Lot 2 is solar power augmented by wind power and backed up by a small diesel generator for the rare occasions it is required. The applicants have confirmed that the costs of installing a similar system as currently powers the existing dwelling will be less than $38,000 for the initial 10 to 12 years of supply, which is the expected service life of the battery bank, and an averaged $800 per annum battery replacement cost thereafter. This is a significantly lower installation and usage cost than that of a reticulated grid connection while additionally providing greater quality and security of supply.
4. Cost of development versus market value of Proposed Lot 2: The market value of Proposed Lot 2 once created is expected by the applicants to be no more than $100,000 and there is a real risk of the market falling even further in the near future resulting in the value of the lot being even less than expected. There is a risk that the lot will not be profitable for sale after the costs of the subdivision development when excluding the cost of extending overhead electricity supply. With the inclusion of the cost of extending overhead electricity supply the applicants do not consider that the lot will be profitable for sale and therefore will not be in a position to proceed with the development.
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5. Likely future use of Proposed Lot 2: The physical characteristics of Proposed Lot 2 suggest that the lot is suitable for rural use or dwelling house use or both. As the lot is currently vacant land with a dam it may be suitable grazing land. With their knowledge of the area and relationship with adjoining landowners, the applicants expect that the adjoining landowners may be interested in purchasing this lot in the future to adhere to existing rural properties and therefore use the lot for rural purposes and not construct a dwelling on the lot. Alternatively, the lot may be used for dwelling house use and a dwelling house and associated infrastructure may be constructed on the lot. As the future use of the site can not be determined at this stage it seems unreasonable that the lot must be serviced by reticulated electricity supply at great expense compromising the viability of the subdivision development. There is nothing to prevent the future landowner of Proposed Lot 2 from installing on-site power supply (as the applicants did following their purchase of the site), or connecting to reticulated electricity supply, should such landowner wish to use the site for dwelling house use or any other use requiring electricity supply. The applicants consider that this is a more suitable approach than providing reticulated electricity supply at the subdivision stage.
In light of the above points the applicants submit that the requirement for reticulated electricity supply should not be imposed by Council on this development. The applicants are aware that Council has supported rural subdivision without electricity supply, particularly in cases where the applicants can provide evidence that the cost of connection is in excess of around $30,000, and the applicants request that Council similarly supports this rural subdivision without the requirement for electricity supply to the proposed lots.
Proposed new condition
Evidence is to be submitted from an authorized supplier demonstrating that Proposed Lot 2 is serviced by telecommunications infrastructure.’
The applicant has outlined the prohibitive costs to providing the proposed new allotment with electricity supply.
Council has historically agreed to waiving of this condition in Boundary Alterations whereby no new titles are to be created where it has been demonstrated that the cost of power connection exceeds the cost of solar power. However this application in itself is a subdivision to create one (1) additional lot. The applicant requests that Council not require the new vacant lot approved by this development approval to be connected to power supply. This may be onerous on any prospective purchaser of the new title, by means of them bearing the cost of electricity connection or by limiting their options to connect to solar. Approved lot 2 is only 3.29 Ha in area and is constrained by vegetation. It is therefore likely to be purchased for the purposes of
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establishing a dwelling house. Whilst solar power is becoming a more accepted form of electricity, its reliability is questionably not as high given it relies on maintenance of panels, the power cell and converter.
It is recommended that Council consider these issues in its deliberation of whether or not to accept the proposed new condition proposed by the applicant’s consultant in this instance. If accepted, a note is recommended to be put on the rates record that potential purchasers be made aware the site is not serviced by electricity and individual arrangements will need to be made.
P13/07/11 Moved: Cr G.L. Engeman Seconded: Cr J.A. Walker
Recommend that in relation to development application (2011-0281) for Reconfiguring a Lot – Subdivision to Create One (1) Additional Lots over Lot 2 RP809232, located at 284 Bryant Road, Bollier Council issue a Negotiated Decision Notice incorporating the following amendments:
(i) Condition 1.7 to read:
‘Evidence is to be submitted from an authorised supplier demonstrating that proposed Lot 2 is serviced by telecommunications infrastructure.’
(ii) new note (ii) to be added reading:
‘Council’s rates records will be noted that approved Lot 2 is not serviced by a mains electricity supply and individual arrangements for such will be at the expense of the future owner/s.’
Carried.
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Cr G. l. Engeman declared a perceived “Conflict of Interest” in an application 2011-0744 Victory Church listed in the next Item due to associations with the Church.
The Chairman requested a vote to determine if this was a “Conflict of Interest”.
Cr G.L. Engeman remained in the meeting.
P14/07/11 Moved: Cr R.A. Gâté Seconded: Cr J.A. Walker
That Cr G.L. Engeman does not have a “Conflict of Interest” in 2011-0744 Victory Church and was directed to remain in the meeting while the matter is being discussed and voted on.
Carried Unanimously.
SECTION 4: PLANNING APPLICATIONS PENDING
4/1 Planning Applications Pending
NOTE: New Applications are in BOLD AND ITALICS
Abbreviations:
AN Acknowledgment Notice AL Acknowledgement Letter RFI Request for Further Information DMS Decision Making Stage DN Decision Notice ADN Amended Decision Notice NDN Negotiated Decision Notice ALOD Adjoining Land Owners Details PN Public Notification PNS Public Notification Stage SP Survey Plan
NOTE: New Applications are in BOLD AND ITALICS
File Number & Location Nature of Application Status Applicant MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE – IMPACT ASSESSMENT DA17897 7-9 Power Road, Education or Health RFI sent 03/03/08. Awaiting Morris Southside Premises (School applicant’s response. Proposal plan (MKM) Age Facility) received 13/10/08. (In conjunction with DA13664) DA253 Dray Road, Extractive Industry DMS. Application on hold pending Allen & Dray Widgee (Rock Quarry) & applicant’s advice. (MKM) ERA # 20
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File Number & Location Nature of Application Status Applicant 2009-1859 14 Glastonbury 2 x Two (2) Storey DMS. Report to P&D Committee Christensen Road, Southside Town Houses & 2 x Meeting. (1) Submission. (MKM) Two (2) Unit Apartments 2010-0827 6A Parsons Road, Multi-Residential DMS. DN due. Gear Family Gympie (Nine (9) Units) Investments Pty Ltd (MKM) 2010-0860 168 Old COMBINED DMS. DN due. Tim Developments Maryborough Preliminary Approval Pty Ltd Road, Gympie (Industrial & (MKM) Commercial Development) & Subdivision to Create 18 Additional Lots 2010-0891 600 Bruce Preliminary Approval Application on hold till 30/06/11. Roberts Bros Pty Ltd Highway, to Effect the Local DTMR rfi issued 15/07/10 & DIP rfi (TMS) Chatsworth Planning Scheme issued 05/07/10. 2010-1030 28 Smyth Street, Multi-Residential RFI sent 09/08/10. Applicant’s White Gympie Four (4) Units response time extended until 09/08/11. (LF) Concurrence Agency DTMR rfi issued 27/07/10. 2010-1348 149 Tagigan Road, Food or DMS. Report to P&D Committee Newman Goomboorian Entertainment Venue Meeting. (11) Submissions. One (1) (TMS) (Function Venue) Petition. Further supporting information received 26/05/11. 2010-1870 Bella Creek Road, Accommodation Amended AN issued 07/04/11. RFI Canty Bella Creek Premises (Camping sent 10/01/11. Awaiting applicant’s (TMS) & Cabins) Food or response. Concurrence Agencies Entertainment Venue DERM rfi issued 10/05/11, DTMR (Multi Sports Park & response received 16/03/11 & DIP rfi Kiosk) and ERA #63 issued 19/01/11. Advice Agency Sewage Treatment DERM rfi period extended until (2) (a) 21ep to 100ep 12/05/11. Premises) 2010-1921 Old Boonara Road, MCU - Intensive DMS. Report to P&D Committee Nargoon Cattle Co Cinnabar Animal Husbandry Meeting. (LF) (Increasing Existing 100 to 499 SCU Feedlot) & ERA #2(1)(b) Intense Animal Feed Lotting Cattle 150-1000scu 2010-2019 Cootharaba Road, Seeking a DMS. DMS on hold till 31/12/11. G & G Securities Gympie Preliminary Approval (TMS) Varying the Effect of the Local Planning Instrument 2010-2055 270 Sorensen Extractive Industry & PNS. Submissions due 03/08/11. Anderleigh Road, Gunalda ERA # 16 Extractive Enterprises Pty Ltd and Screening (MKM) Activities, 2 (c) 100,000 to 1,000,000 Tonnes Per Annum
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File Number & Location Nature of Application Status Applicant 2010-2014 3 & 7 Flynn Road, COMBINED MCU - DMS. Report to P&D Committee Monkira Dev P/L Gympie Multi-Residential (23 Meeting. Ten (10) Submissions. AFT Tilt Family Trust Dwelling Units) & Refer to Item 2/3 in Today’s Agenda. (LF) RAL – Boundary Realignment. 2011-0154 Tamaree, Preliminary Approval PNS. ALOD issued 25/05/11. Tamaree Garowme & Cloey to Vary the Effect of Concurrence Agency DIP rfi issued Developments Pty Ltd Roads, Tamaree the Planning Scheme 05/05/11. DLGP response received (TMS) for an Industrial 09/06/11. Development 2011-0193 31 Scrub Road, Commercial Facility PNS. ALOD to be sent. Pakrat Pty Ltd Gunalda (Showroom - (LF) Hardware Store) 2011-0657 Western Creek Public Utility AN issued 03/06/11. RFI due. Singtel Optus Pty Ltd Road, Imbil (Telecommunications Concurrence Agency DERM. C/- Daly International Facility) (SAC) 2011-0673 185 Spencer Road, Animal Keeping AN issued 06/06/11. RFI due. Boyce Kilkivan (Dog Kennels) (KMF) 2011-0745 8 Crown Road, COMBINED - AN to be issued. RFI due. Delgos Gympie Multi-Residential (4 (LF) Units) & Preliminary Approval for Building Work Assessable against the Planning Scheme (Removal of Character Building) 2011-0744 173-175 Old Multi-purpose Hall AN to be issued. RFI due. Victory Church Maryborough (LF) Road, Araluen 2011-0878 Gardners Lane, Extractive Industry AN to be issued. RFI due. Curra Country Curra (Sandstone Quarry) Concurrence Agency DERM. Sandstone Supplies & ERA #20 (LF) (Extracting rock, sand, clay, gravel, loan or other material <5000t per annum) MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE – CODE ASSESSMENT DA16074 27 Louisa Street, General Industry Part RFI response received 16/12/10. Go West Gympie Pty Gympie (Motor Vehicle Ltd Workshop & (MKM) Environmentally Relevant Activity ERA #28 – Motor Vehicle Workshop) DA17123 26 Burns Road, Accommodation Letter sent 08/10/10 requesting Wilson Ross Creek Premises (Farm intentions to finalise. (MKM) Cabins) 2009-0893 Chapple Street, Display Yard DMS. DN due. Additional The Clayton Family Gympie (Construction information received 08/11/10. Superannuation Fund Equipment for Sale, (TMS) Hire and Lease)
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File Number & Location Nature of Application Status Applicant 2009-1648 17,19,21, & 23 Accommodation Applicant negotiating with DTMR. Reyloh Oak Street and 22 Premises (84 Motel (KMT) Chatsworth Road, Units and Caretaker’s Gympie Residence) and Food or Entertainment Venue (Restaurant and Function Room) 2009-2130 63 King Street, COMBINED – MCU Reported to P&D Committee Meeting CJ Black Medical Pty Gympie - Multi-Residential 20/04/11. Additional information Ltd aft CJ Black Six (6) Units & RAL received 19/05/11. Investment Trust - Subdivision to (LF) Create One (1) Additional Lot 2010-1209 Bayside Road, Public Utility (Waste RFI response received 14/06/11. Gympie Regional Tin Can Bay Transfer Station) & Concurrence Agency DERM (ERA). Council ERA # 62 (Waste (TMS) transfer station operation) 2010-1351 29A Shields Street, Multi-Residential - RFI issued. Applicant’s response due Medialoco Gympie Three (3) Dwelling 28/06/11. (LF) Units 2010-1553 3 Langton Road, General Industry DMS. Report to P&D committee I3 Consulting Monkland (Commercial Meeting. Refer to Item 2/2 in Today’s (MKM) (eDA) showroom for the Agenda. sale of building and hardware products) 2010-1520 18 Brisbane Road, COMBINED MCU - RFI response due 18/11/11. Part Building Suncoast Gympie General Industry response received 05/01/11. Green (Tyre Fitting Concurrence Agency DTMR rfi issued (LF) Workshop) & OW - 05/11/10. (Stormwater, Earthworks, Landscaping & Driveway) 2010-1649 20 Barter Street, Commercial Premises DMS. DN due. AJ & DA Corbet ATF Gympie (Professional Offices) AJ & DA Corbet Family Trust (MKM) 2010-1752 2 Stanley Street, Multi-Residential RFI issued 15/12/10. Awaiting Morrison Gympie (Seven (7) Units in applicant’s response. Concurrence (MKM) Two (2) Stages Agency DTMR response received 09/12/10. 2010-1765 Bonnick Road, Public Utility – RFI response received 13/05/11. Gympie Regional Gympie (Expansion of Waste Concurrence Agency DERM rfi sent Council Management 27/01/11. (TMS) Facility) 2010-2026 5 Woolgar Road, Commercial Premises RFI sent 17/02/11. Awaiting AHC Ltd Southside (Service Station & applicant’s response. Concurrence (TMS) Shop) Agency DTMR response received 01/03/11.
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File Number & Location Nature of Application Status Applicant 2011-0124 355 Sterling Road, Intensive Animal DMS. Report to P&D Committee Peskops Kandanga Creek Husbandry - Piggery Meeting. (TMS) (Free Range Pig Farm) and ERA#3 (1) Pig Keeping - Keeping 20 - 400 standard pig units 2011-0460 14 & 16 Mary Commercial Premises DMS. Report to P&D Committee Browne Street, Gympie (Medical Centre) Meeting. Refer to Item 2/1 in Today’s (LF) Agenda. 2011-0333 Kimberley Multi-Residential RFI issued 12/05/11. Awaiting Huba Avenue, Southside (Duplex) applicant’s response. (LF) 2011-0439 2 Clematis Street, COMBINED - MCU RFI issued 19/05/11. Awaiting Reece Australia Gympie - (Warehouse & applicant’s response. Limited Showroom) & OW - (LF) Advertising Device eDA (One (1) Freestanding Non-Moving Sign) 2011-0648 14 Brisbane Road, General Industry AN issued 03/06/11. RFI due. Hotondo Gympie Pty Gympie (Mechanical Concurrence Agency DTMR. Ltd Workshop) & (MKM) ERA#21 (Motor Vehicle Workshop Operations) 2011-0713 116 Noosa Road, ERA #8 (Chemical DMS. DN due. McClintocks East Deep Creek Storage) Transport Pty Ltd (JM) EHO 2011-0579 Boonara St & Shop AN issued 21/06/11. RFI due. Garage World Shaw St, Goomeri Concurrence Agency DTMR. Gympie (MKM) 2011-0725 10 Wisteria Lane, Multi-Residential RFI issued 24/06/11. Awaiting Stirling Homes Southside (Duplex) applicant’s response. Queensland (PKM) 2011-0741 Mt Olive Road, Environmentally AN issued 21/06/11. RFI due. Gympie Regional Cinnabar Relevant Activity Concurrence Agency DERM. Council [ERA # 16 Extractive (SAC) & Screening Activities - 2(b) extracting, other than by dredging 5 000t to 100 000t per annum and 3(a) screening 5 000t to 100 000t per annum] 2011-0655 83 Blue Gum Dwelling Shed DMS. DN due. Cooloola Building Road, Pie Creek Approvals (PKM)
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File Number & Location Nature of Application Status Applicant 2011-0762 71 Little Road, Intensive Animal AN issued 21/06/11. RFI due. Lloyd Glastonbury Husbandry - Piggery Concurrence Agencies DEEDI & (KMF) (Free Range Pig DERM. Farm) 2011-0799 3 Power Road, ERA#21 (Motor DMS. DN due. MJP Holdings Qld Pty Southside Vehicle Workshop Ltd Operations) (JM) EHO 2011-0812 5 Dowling Road, ERA #8 (Chemical DMS. DN due. Bridworth Pty Ltd Monkland Storage) T/A Vic Summers & Sons (JM) EHO RECONFIGURING A LOT – IMPACT ASSESSMENT 2008-1098 2110 Gympie Subdivision to Create RFI sent 11/11/09. Awaiting Allen-Co Holdings Woolooga Road, 67 Lots in Two (2) applicant’s response. Concurrence Pty Ltd Widgee Stages Agencies DTMR rfi issued 20/08/10. (SAC) DERM (VMA) rfi issued 06/09/10 & DERM (EPA-clu) rfi issued 06/09/10.
2011-0534 Upper Widgee Subdivision to Create PNS. Submissions due 28/06/11. One Ahern James Naismith Road, Widgee One (1) Additional (1) Submission. Pty Ltd Lot (LF) 2011-0697 Rossmore Road, Boundary PNS. ALOD issued 15/06/11. Parsons Kilkivan Realignment (KMF) RECONFIGURING A LOT DA03663 Ballard Road, Development Permit DMS. Report to P&D Committee Andreassen Imbil – Stage 6 (3 Lots) Meeting. (TMS) and Stage 7 (18 and Balance) DA14342 16-18 Glastonbury Subdivision to Create DMS. Report to P&D Committee Christensen Road, Southside One (1) Additional Meeting. Letter sent to DTMR (MKM) Lot 14/04/10. Awaiting response. SD518 Hawkins Road Boundary Letter sent requesting intentions to Hawkins Widgee Realignment finalise by 19/05/11. (LF) 2008-1187 Scullett Drive, Tin Subdivision to Create Response to RFI received 24/06/09. Gympie Regional Can Bay 14 Additional Referral Agency DMR rfi issued Council Industrial Lots 23/03/09. Advice Agency Energex (MKM) response received 20/03/09. 2009-2002 Glastonbury Road, Subdivision to Create DERM & DTMR responses received. O’Leary & Pearman The Palms Twenty Four (24) RFI sent 19/07/10. Awaiting (SAC) Additional Lots applicant’s response. 2010-0428 Langton Road, Subdivision to Create Amended AN & RFI issued 26/08/10. Bay Survey Monkland Eleven Additional Awaiting applicant’s response (due Consultants Lots 28/07/11). Concurrence Agency (KMF) DTMR response received 01/10/10. Concurrence & Advice Agency DERM (CLU & Heritage) response received 04/11/10.
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File Number & Location Nature of Application Status Applicant 2010-0539 95 Mooloo Road, Subdivision to Create DMS. Report to P&D Committee Keeldale Pty Ltd Pie Creek 29 Additional Lots Meeting. (TMS) 2010-1566 16 Charles Place, Subdivision to Create DMS. Report to P&D Committee Martin Curra One (1) Additional Meeting. (PKM) Lot 2010-1730 600 Bruce Subdivision to Create RFI issued 23/03/11. Awaiting Murray & Associates Highway, Nineteen (19) applicant’s response. (related file (QLD) Pty Ltd Chatsworth Additional Lots DA15764) (TMS) (eDA) 2010-1977 Briere Road, The Subdivision to Create Reported to P&D Committee Meeting Hess Palms (1) One Additional 15/06/11. (TMS) Lot 2010-2058 308 Carlo Road, Subdivision to Create RFI issued 14/02/11. Concurrence & Dickinson Rainbow Beach (45) Additional Lots Advice Agency DERM rfi issued (TMS) 14/02/11. 2011-0032 208 Brisbane Subdivision to Create RFI issued 17/02/11. Awaiting Moore Road, Monkland Three (3) Additional applicant’s response. Concurrence (LF) Lots Agency DTMR response received 22/06/11. DERM response received 14/03/11. QLD Transport Concurrence Agency. 2011-0152 25 Samantha Subdivision to Create RFI issued 16/03/11. Awaiting Dunn Drive, Pie Creek One (1) Additional applicant’s response. (MKM) Lot 2011-0169 590 Noosa Road, Subdivision to Create DMS. Report to P&D Committee Burke Mothar Mountain Seven (7) Additional Meeting. (LF) Lots 2011-0204 78-79 Greenoak Boundary DMS. DN due. Ahern Naismith Pty Road, Kandanga Realignment (LF) 2011-0198 383 Nash Road, Subdivision to Create DMS. DN due. Snow Tamaree Six (6) Additional (SAC) Lots 2011-0230 343 Hyland Road, Subdivision to Create RFI issued 17/03/11. Awaiting MacKay East Deep Creek (2) Additional Lots in applicant’s response. (LF) Two (2) Stages 2011-0259 38 Trout Road, Subdivision to Create AN issued 24/03/11. RFI issued Smillie The Dawn Two (2) Additional 28/04/11. Concurrence Agency (LF) Lots and Access DTMR. DTMR rfi issued 12/04/11. Easement 2011-0379 81 Donald Drive, Subdivision to Create RFI issued 17/05/11. Awaiting Partington Curra Two (2) Additional applicant’s response. (SAC) Lots 2011-0331 Ranson Road, Subdivision to Create RFI issued 20/04/11. Awaiting Resland Management Gympie (3) Three Additional applicant’s response. (Aust) Pty Ltd Lots (KMF) 2011-0274 80 Howe Road, Access Easement AN issued 07/04/11. RFI not required. DTS Group Traveston Concurrence Agency DTMR rfi issued (KMF) 11/05/11, Advice Agency Energex response received 09/05/11.
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File Number & Location Nature of Application Status Applicant 2011-0450 1 Pinewood Boundary RFI issued 28/04/11. Greenco Avenue, Gympie Realignment Developments Pty Ltd (SAC) 2011-0552 10 Billabong Subdivision to Create RFI sent 01/06/11. Awaiting Bryers Court, Pie Creek Two (2) Additional applicant’s response. (PKM) Lots 2011-0578 11 Kauri Court, Subdivision to Create RFI issued 31/05/11. Awaiting Moir Chatsworth Three (3) Additional applicant’s response. (SAC) Lots 2011-0577 103 Donald Drive, Subdivision to Create RFI issued 03/06/11. Awaiting Kaye Curra Two (2) Additional applicant’s response. (MKM) Lots 2011-0590 62 Noosa Road, Subdivision to Create RFI issued 09/06/11. Awaiting Jones, Condon & Monkland 21 Additional Lots applicant’s response. Advice Agency Mallon Energex response received 17/06/11. (LF) 2011-0611 287 Marys Creek Subdivision to Create RFI sent 03/06/11. Awaiting Ahern James Naismith Road, Marys Creek Two New Lots from applicant’s response. (Gympie) Two Existing Lots (KMF) 2011-0654 126 Tamaree Subdivision to Create AN issued 02/06/11. RFI not required. Drollinger Road, Tamaree One (1) Additional Concurrence Agency DERM. (LF) Lot 2011-0635 Glen Echo Road, Subdivision to Create DMS. DN due. Chandler Glen Echo One (1) Additional (PKM) Lot 2011-0670 Tin Can Bay Subdivision to Create AN issued 20/06/11. Concurrence Downunder Road, Tin Can (10) Additional Lots Agency DERM & DTMR. Advices Properties Pty Ltd Bay Agency DERM & Energex. (LF) 2011-0746 26 Holding Road, Subdivision to Create RFI issued 22/06/11. Awaiting Treloar The Dawn One (1) Additional applicant’s response. (MKM) Lot 2011-0778 27 Pine Street, Subdivision to Create RFI issued 23/06/11. Awaiting Walker Gympie Two (2) Additional applicant’s response. (MKM) Lot 2011-0856 72 Old Veteran Subdivision to Create RFI due. Alexander Road, Veteran (1) Additional Lot (SAC) 2011-0835 65 Quinlan Road, Subdivision to Create RFI due. Watson Tamaree (1) Additional Lot (PKM) 2011-0863 Carnoustie Court, Boundary RFI due. Pagerose Pty Ltd Curra Realignment (PKM) 2011-0876 Jimbour Road, Subdivision to Create AN to be issued. RFI due. Advice Aspinall The Palms Four (4) Additional Agency DERM. (SAC) Lots 2011-0844 159 Tamaree Rd, Subdivision to Create RFI Due. Degen Tamaree One (1) Additional (MKM) Lot
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File Number & Location Nature of Application Status Applicant OPERATIONAL WORK (Including Combined Building/Plumbing and Operational Work) DA13337 391 Bruce Earthworks Part response to RFI received 07/08/09. Wagner Highway North, (TMS) Two Mile DA13568 10 Mitchell Street, Site Works, DMS. DN due. Crampton Tin Can Bay Driveway Access, (TMS) Carparking & Landscaping DA15865 8 Wadell Road, Driveways, DMS. DN due. Zerner Two Mile Stormwater Drainage, (MKM) Retaining Wall, Carparking & Earthworks) 2008-1400 2 Tucker Street & Roadworks, Letter sent requesting intentions. Millers 20 Chapple Street, Stormwater, Response due 30/06/11. (TMS) Gympie Landscaping & Earthworks 2008-1682 Ian Drive, Curra Dam RFI sent 10/12/08. Awaiting Lohage applicant’s response. (LF) 2009-1438 Old Imbil Road, Roadworks, DMS. DN due. Opus Qantec Monkland Stormwater Drainage, McWilliam Water and Sewerage (TMS) Infrastructure 2010-1259 Queen Elizabeth Landscaping for DMS. DN due. AECOM Drive, Cooloola Approved (TMS) Cove Subdivision. 2010-2060 Valley Vista Road, Roadworks, Drainage RFI sent 14/03/11. Awaiting Ken Hudson & The Dawn Works, Stormwater applicant’s response. Third party Associates & Earthworks advice SEQ water response received (LF) 17/03/11. 2011-0286 Wisteria Lane, Roadworks, DMS. DN due. Request for additional Pegasus Biz Pty Ltd Southside Stormwater, Water information sent 18/05/11. (TMS) Infrastructure, Clearing Vegetation under the Planning Scheme, Drainage works, Earthworks, Sewerage Infrastructure & Landscaping 2011-0127 378 Eel Creek Earthworks DMS. DN due. Ken Hudson & Road Pie Creek Roadworks Associates Stormwater & (PKM) Drainage Works 2011-0631 121 Hoopers Road, Roadworks, RFI issued 15/06/11. Awaiting DMC Enterprises Pty Curra Stormwater & applicant’s response. Ltd Earthworks (TMS) 2011-0584 Bruce Highway Roadworks & RFI due. Callaghan & Toth (North) Stormwater Drainage Consulting Engineers Chatsworth for Rural Residential (TMS) Subdivision (Stage 2)
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File Number & Location Nature of Application Status Applicant 2011-0731 136 Green Trees Roadworks, RFI issued 15/06/11. Awaiting Ken Hudson & Road, Pie Creek Stormwater Drainage applicant’s response. Associates & Access (MKM) Construction 2011-0513 53 Horseshoe Water & Sewerage RFI issued 22/06/11. Awaiting Ken Hudson & Bend, Gympie Infrastructure applicant’s response. Associates (SAC) 2011-0766 Old Goomboorian Roadworks, RFI issued 22/06/11. Awaiting Delgos Road, Veteran Earthworks, applicant’s response. (LF) Stormwater Drainage & Signage 2011-0659 12 Koumala Road, Water & Sewerage DMS. DN due. DMC QLD Southside Infrastructure, Enterprises Pty ATF Roadworks, (SAC) Drainage Works, Stormwater, Earthworks & Signage 2011-0747 Cnr Nash & Carpark & Access DMS. DN due. EA & PJ Bell Pty Ltd Monkland Street, Construction (TMS) Gympie 2011-0861 70 Tucker Street, Sewer, Driveway RFI due. Wrightbros New & Gympie Access, car Parking, Used Homes Stormwater (SAC) Drainage & Landscaping 2011-0839 Spring Road, Roadworks, RFI due. Opus International Victory Heights Stormwater, Consultants Drainage Works, (MKM) Earthworks, Signage, Water & Sewerage Infrastructure OPERATIONAL WORK – ADVERTISING DEVICES 2011-0085 10 Bonnick Road, Advertising Device RFI issued 08/03/11. Awaiting Mieron Gympie (One freestanding applicant’s response. (PKM) non-moving sign) & Building Work Class 10b Sign 2011-0505 2005 Bruce Advertising Device DMS. DN due. Bishopp Outdoor Highway, Kybong One (1) Freestanding Advertising Pty Ltd Non-Moving Sign (PKM) 2011-0862 17 Hall Road, Advertising Device RFI due. Cantrell Consultancy Glanmire (One freestanding Services non-moving sign) & (PKM) Building Work Class 10b Sign
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File Number & Location Nature of Application Status Applicant SIGNS TO BE ASSESSED UNDER LOCAL LAW
BUILDING WORK ASSESSABLE AGAINST THE PLANNING SCHEME 2008-1904 Booubyjan Road, (Additions to DMS. DN due. Assessed (State Act) Lawless Booubyjan Building on a refer 2009-0353 (building application). (TMS) Cultural Heritage Site) 2011-0740 2 Elsom Court, Shed Extension DMS. DN due. Garage World Curra Gympie (SAC) 2011-0802 2 Elsom Court, Natural Features & DMS. DN due. Hotondo Gympie Pty Curra Resources Overlay Ltd Code (SAC) COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENT
P15/07/11 Moved: Cr A.J. Perrett Seconded: Cr R.J. Dyne
Recommend that the information be noted.
Carried.
Cr G.L. Engeman abstained from voting.
4/2 Development Applications Approved
File Number and Location Date of Development Nature of Applicant Approval Approval 2010-2020 Sorensen Road, 09/06/11 Operational Work - Development Stateland Pty Ltd Southside Roadworks, Permit (TMS) Drainage, Stormwater, Earthworks, Water & Sewerage Infrastructure and Landscaping 2011-0608 16 Wisteria Lane, 09/06/11 Material Change of Development Stirling Homes Southside Use - Multi- Permit (PKM) Residential (Duplex)
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File Number and Location Date of Development Nature of Applicant Approval Approval 2011-0244 27 Watson Road, 09/06/11 Reconfiguring a Lot Negotiated Osborne Southside – Subdivision to Decision Notice (KMF) Create One (1) amending Water Additional Lot & Sewerage Headworks Contributions 2011-0543 85 Panorama 10/06/11 Operational Work - Development Opus Drive, Long Flat Drainage Works, Permit International Earthworks & Consultants Driveway (Australia) Pty Ltd (TMS) 2011-0531 Wide Bay 10/06/11 Operational Work - Development Fosters Esplanade, Advertising Device Permit C/- Signmanager Rainbow Beach One (1) (PKM) Freestanding Non- Moving Sign 2011-0591 143 Ashton Road, 10/06/11 Building Work Development Alexander Gilldora made Assessable Permit (SAC) against the Planning Scheme (New 375m2 Farm Shed) 2009-1717 885 Glastonbury 10/06/11 Reconfiguring a Lot Negotiated Hood Road, Glastonbury - Decision Notice (KMF) Subdivision to Create One (1) Additional Lot 2011-0696 3 Karoonda Road, 14/06/11 Material Change of Development Safari 4X4 Hire Rainbow Beach Use for an Permit (JM) EHO Environmentally Activity - ERA #21 (Motor Vehicle Workshop) DA14215 Laminex Road, 15/06/11 Request to Change Approval letter Environmental Toolara Forest – Material Change to Extend and Licensing of Use - Special Currency Period Professionals Pty Industry (Resin to 15/05/13 Ltd Plant) (TMS) 2011-0638 McIvor Street, 16/06/11 ERA #8 (Chemical Development Stanton Fuel Goomeri Storage) Permit Supplies (CD) EHO
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File Number and Location Date of Development Nature of Applicant Approval Approval 2011-0634 37-41 Kiaka Road, 16/06/11 Operational Work - Development Opus Lagoon Pocket Roadworks, Permit International Stormwater Consultants Drainage Works, (Australia) Pty Access Works & Ltd Driveways 2011-0231 66 Channon Street, 17/06/11 Material Change of Development Schmidt Gympie Use - Homes Permit (SAC) Business (Home Office) 2009-0297 Power Road, 17/06/11 Operational Work - Development Niduts Widgee Roadworks Permit Investment Trust (KMF) 2011-0704 152 Jerry Creek 22/06/11 Material Change of Development Garrett Road, Langshaw Use - Multi- Permit (SAC) Residential (Second Dwelling for Farm Worker’s Accommodation) 2011-0724 206 Treeby Raod, 22/06/11 Material Change of Development Cooloola Wilsons Pocket Use - Multi- Permit Building Residential (Second Approvals Dwelling) (PKM) 2011-0266 2 Bowlers Drive, 23/06/11 Material Change of Development Woolley Southside Use - Multi- Permit (PKM) Residential (Duplex) 2011-0492 18 Rowe Street, 23/06/11 Operational Work – Development Raw Ochre Gympie Advertising Device Permit (PKM) (One Freestanding Non-moving Sign & Building Work (Class 10b Sign) 2009-1312 20 Nautilus Drive, 23/06/11 Material Change of Negotiated SSJ Bay Dev Pty Cooloola Cove Use - (Two (2) Decision Notice Ltd Dwelling Units) (TMS) 2010-1248 10 Shayduk Close, 24/06/11 Operational Work – Negotiated Earsman Gympie Earthworks, Decision Notice (TMS) Drainage Works, Stormwater & Sewerage Infrastructure and Landscaping
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File Number and Location Date of Development Nature of Applicant Approval Approval 2011-0405 92 & 94 River 27/06/11 Operational Work - Development Woolworths Ltd Road, Gympie Roadworks, Permit (TMS) Stormwater, Earthworks, Water & Sewerage Infrastructure, Landscaping & Signage 2009-0781 123 Groundwater 22/06/11 Request to Change - Approval Letter I & L Lobegier Road, Operational Work - enclosing (TMS) (Stormwater, Amended Plans Roadworks, Earthworks, Water Infrastructure, Drainage Works and Sewerage Infrastructure for Approved Residential Subdivision)
P16/07/11 Moved: Cr R.A. Gâté Seconded: Cr D.R. Neilson
Recommend that the information be noted.
Carried.
SECTION 5: GENERAL MATTERS
Nil
SECTION 6: MATTERS FOR COUNCIL’S INFORMATION
Nil
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COUNCIL IN COMMITTEE
The Chairman advised the meeting that Council was going “Into Committee” to discuss 1. Proposed Village Park Footprint within the Town Centre of Imbil 2. Permit to Occupy over Lot 1 AP2742, Parish of Curra 3. Request to Change Future Land Designation from Rural to General Residential 4. “In Committee” Items for Council’s Information
P17/07/11 Moved: Cr R.A. Gâté Seconded: Cr A.J. Perrett
That pursuant to the provisions of Section 72 of the Local Government (Operations) Regulation 2010, Council resolves to close the meeting to the public and move “into committee” to consider the following matter/s:- 1. Proposed Village Park Footprint within the Town Centre of Imbil 2. Permit to Occupy over Lot 1 AP2742, Parish of Curra 3. Request to Change Future Land Designation from Rural to General Residential 4. “In Committee” Items for Council’s Information
Further, that in relation to the provisions of Section 171 of the Local Government Act 2009, Council resolves that following the closing of the meeting to the public and the moving ‘into committee’ that all matters and all documents (whether in hard copy, electronic, optical, visual or magnetic form) discussed, raised, tabled and/or considered whilst the meeting is closed and ‘in committee’, are confidential to the Council and the Council wishes to keep them confidential.
Carried.
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING The meeting adjourned for morning tea at 9.55 a.m.
RESUMPTION OF MEETING The meeting resumed at 10.15 a.m.
Mr R. Halse returned to the meeting at 10.15 a.m.
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COUNCIL OUT OF COMMITTEE
P18/07/11 Moved: Cr J.A. Walker Seconded: Cr R.A. Gâté
That proceedings be resumed in Open Council.
Carried.
SECTION 7: “IN COMMITTEE” ITEMS
7/1 Proposed Village Park Footprint within the Town Centre of Imbil
P19/07/11 Moved: Cr L.J. Friske Seconded: Cr G.L. Engeman
Recommend that Council endorse the village park footprint for the town centre of Imbil as depicted within this report and that the matter is referred to Corporate Services to enter into negotiations with the owner to acquire the rear portion of the said site.
Carried.
Mr R. Halse left the meeting at 10.25 a.m.
7/2 Permit to Occupy over Lot 1 AP2742, Parish of Curra
P20/07/11 Moved: Cr R.A. Gâté Seconded: Cr D.R. Neilson
Recommend that Council offers no objection to the proposed Permit to Occupy for the purpose of grazing over Lot 1 AP2742, Parish of Curra, provided such permit to occupy does not preclude access to Lot 721 M37399.
Further that Council advise the department that the site is not affected by non-indigenous cultural heritage issues to Council’s knowledge.
Carried.
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7/3 Request to Change Future Land Designation from Rural to General Residential
P21/07/11 Moved: Cr L.J. Friske Seconded: Cr A.J. Perrett
Recommend that the land above the Q100 flood level on the properties identified within the report, be included within the Residential Living Zone (Zoning Plan) and Urban Area (Strategic Plan) of the draft Planning Scheme.
Carried.
7/4 “In Committee” Items for Council’s Information
P22/07/11 Moved: Cr J.A. Walker Seconded: Cr G.L. Engeman
Recommend that Council notes that the Director of Planning and Development has provided a letter supporting significant project status for the proposed development.
Carried.
SECTION 8: GENERAL BUSINESS
Nil
SECTION 9: ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1: (See Item 1/1)
1. Gympie Ambulance Station; 2. Imbil Railway Station; 3. Mary Valley Railway Cream Shed; 4. Gympie Town Hall Reserve; 5. Spring Valley Dip Chatsworth; 6. Gympie Railway Station, Tozer Street; and 7. Kandanga Fruit and Vegetable Growers Co-op shed
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Attachment 2: (See Item 1/5)
QORF Membership Benefits
Attachment 3: (See Item 1/6)
Queensland Coastal Plan - Overview
Attachment 4: (See Item 1/8)
National Trust of Queensland Heritage Awards 2011, Nominations and Conditions of Entry.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 10.40 a.m.
CONFIRMED THIS THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF JULY 2011.
______Cr I.T. Petersen Chairman
Gympie Regional Council