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Western Australian -1111 Planning Commission January 2011 Metropolitan Region Scheme Amendment 1180/41 Cockburn Coast District Structure Plan Submissions Transcript of Hearings Shire of Cockburn GOVERNMENT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA Metropolitan Region Scheme Amendment 1180/41 Cockburn Coast District Structure Plan Submissions Transcript of Hearings City of Cockburn Western Australian Planning GOVERNMENT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA Commission February 2011 © State of Western Australia Internet: http://www.wa.gov.au Published by the Western Australian Planning Commission, Albert Facey House, 469 Wellington Street, Perth Western Australia 6000 MRS Amendment 1180/41 Submissions Transcript of Hearings File 809-2-23-13 Pt. 2 & 3 Published February 2011 ISBN 0 7309 9688 3 Internet: http://www.planning.wa.gov.au e-mail: corporate @planning.wa.gov.au Phone: (08) 9264 7777 Fax: (08)92647566 TTY: (08)92647535 Copies of this document are available in alternative formats on application to the disability services co-ordinator. Contents Submissions Transcript of Hearings Submissions Submission 1 Government of Western Australia Department of Planning Our ref: 805/2/1/40P247 Queries: Brianna Sharp (9264 7759) 24th February 2010 Secretary Western Australian Planning Commission 469 Wellington St PERTH WA 6000 Dear Mr Evans, METROPOLITAN REGION SCHEME AMENDMENT 1180/41: COCKBURN COAST DISTRICT STRUCTURE PLAN AREA Thank you for the opportunity to provide comment on the Metropolitan Scheme Amendmentfor the Cockburn Coast District Structure Plan. The Proposed MRS Amendment is to rezone the Industrial area of North Coogee to Deferred Urban, and to realign the Primary Regional Road Reservation. State Strategic Policy previously commented on the Environmental analysis that was undertakenfor the proposed Cockburn Coast Structure Plan, and made a number of recommendations inSeptember 2008. Primarily we advised that a Level 2 fauna survey should be conducted. This wassupported by the environmental analysis where it stated "further assessment should include field surveysto a standard equal to a Level 2 fauna survey as described by the EPA Guidance Statement No. 56". Furthermore State Strategic Policy previously recommended that Lots 9907 and 9908 befloristically surveyed as the vegetation was perceived to be of a good condition and had the potential tobe an ecological corridor from Bush Forever area 247 to the coastline. It is noted that this area has been identified for proposed Urban Deferred. State Strategic Policy still recommends that a vegetation survey is undertaken as a desktop search has revealed the presence of a Priority 3 DeclaredThreatened Fauna in this location, and has identified both lots as potential Carnabys Black Cockatoobreeding,. feeding and roosting areas. In the Environmental issues section of the amendment it notes "a further vegetation assessment was undertaken by WAPC in spring 2009 to enable a second scoring event to occur, in conjunctionwith a fauna survey. The survey was undertaken to determine further the presence of priority floraand fauna, more specifically the extent of habitat which may accommodatethe threatened species, Carnabys Black Cockatoo." The amendment report gives no advice as to the outcomes of this survey.State Strategic Policy recommends the preparation and implementation of fauna and vegetation Albert Facey House, 469 Wellington Street, Perth, Western Australia 6000 Tel: (08) 9264 7777 Fax: (08) 9264 7566 www.planning.wa.gov.au wa. gov. au r*:)' Government of Western Australia Department of Planning management plans that address the protection of the Carnaby's Black Cockatoo where remnant vegetation to be cleared is considered suitable habitat for the Cockatoo. As part of the MRS Amendment a Primary Regional Road will be realigned. This will impact on Bush Forever area 247. Previous discussions have taken place regarding the rezoning of the south west corner of Bush Forever area 247. Approximately 1.29ha will be removed from BFA 247 and 6.7ha are proposed to be added to BFA 247. A large portion of the area to be taken out is very degraded or cleared, and although parts of the land to be added to Bush Forever are also degraded, it results in a net environmental gain. State Strategic Policy would, strongly support any moves to revegetate and rehabilitate this land. State Strategic Policy has no objections to the proposal subject to the following conditions. Conditions 1. A Level 2 Fauna survey and assessment of the bushlands long term viability meeting the requirements of EPA Guidance Statement No. 56 be undertaken. 2.A flora and vegetation survey for Lots 9907 & 9908 be prepared by a suitably qualified person with emphasis on vegetation suitable for Carnabys Black Cockatoo. Advice 1. It is noted from internal mapping at DoP that a registered Aboriginal site is situated within the proposed amendment area, and consultation with the Department of Indigenous Affairs may be required regarding the identification and protection of Aboriginal heritage. Correction 1. Pg 9 (Last Sentence) A copy of the notice from the EPA is included in appendix A. Should read; A copy of the notice from the EPA is included in appendix B. Please contact Brianna Sharp on 9264 7759 for any queries regarding the above advice. Yours Sincerely, shley Wilson A/Team Leader State Strategic Policy Albert Facey House, 469 Wellington Street, Perth, Western Australia 6000 Tel: (08) 9264 7777Fax: (08) 9264 7566 www.planning.wa.gov.au wa.gov.au Submission 2 Government ofWestern Australia . 809-2-23-17 Pt 1 Your ref Department of Education D10/0106968 Our ref Enquiries Mr Tony Evans Secretary DEPARTMENT OFPLANNING Western Australian Planning Commission Albert Facey House 0 5 MAR 2010 469 Wellington Street PERTH WA 6000 FILE kicSwd Dear Mr Evans Thank you for your letter dated 8 February 2010 regarding the Metropolitan Region Scheme Proposed Amendment 1180/41 Cockburn Coast District Structure Plan. The Department of Education has analysed the proposed future development in the area of the District Structure Plan.It is proposed that 10 800 people will be accommodated in 5 300 dwellings. The Department expects 300 to 400 primary aged students from this development. A primary school site has been located within the Robb Jetty precinct and adjacent to district open space which will provide opportunities for shared facilities. The Department therefore has no objection to the proposed amendment. Yours sincerely SI ARYN O'NEILL DIRECTOR GENERAL 03 MAR 2010 151 Royal Street, East Perth Western Australia 6004 Submission 3 pvv ye %.v Government of Western Australia Department of Indigenous Affairs e -4viPt--/A. 7a o p '. 0 ENQUIRIES: Ryan Crawford 9235 8117 OUR REF: 08/0687 YOUR REF: 809-2-23-17 Pt 1 DEPARTMENTOF PLANNING Mr Tony Evans 0 8 MAR Secretary 2010 Western Australian Planning Commission Albert Facey House FILE0/5Vole 469 Wellington Street PERTH WA 6000 Dear Mr Evans, METROPOLITAN REGION PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT 1180/41 COCKBURN COAST DISTRICT STRUCTURE PLAN. I refer to your letter to the Director General, Department of Indigenous Affairs dated 8 February 2010.Thank you for providing the Department of Indigenous Affairs (DIA) with the opportunity to comment on amendment No. 1180/41of the Metropolitan Region Planning Scheme for the Cockburn Coast District Structure Plan ("the Proposal") and the Amendment Report ("the Document"). I have reviewed the Proposal and the attached Document. On examination of the Register of Aboriginal Sites I find that there is one known Aboriginal site within the proposed amendment area and a number of registered Aboriginal sites within the broader vicinity, as stated on page 8 of the Document. The registered site within the proposed amendment area is identified as DIA 3707 (Robb Jetty Camp). The sites located in the vicinity of the amendment area are identified as registered site DIA 3776 (Indian Ocean) and DIA 18332 (Clontarf Hill), which is currently on the interim Register. Please be advised however that a consultation with the Register does not provide definitive information on the status of heritage in the area. Given the variety of Aboriginal site types in the area, there is the possibility that development of portions of land subject to the Proposal may impact on currently unidentified Aboriginal sites. Under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (AHA), the obligation is on the proponent to ensure that any work undertaken does not impact on any Aboriginal sites in the area and result in a breach of section 17 of the AHA. The Act protects Aboriginal sites regardless of whether they have been previously recorded and reported. Itis therefore the responsibility of the proponent to inform themselves of the status of heritage in the area in question and assess the risks of potential impacts on heritage values in this area. This ordinarily involves the conduct of heritage surveys across the area to be impacted. 1st Floor, 197 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia 6000 PO Box 7770, Cloisters Square, Perth, Western Australia 6850 Telephone (08) 9235 8000 Facsimile (08) 9235 8088 www.d ia.wa.gov. au wa.gov.au It is noted on page 85 of the Cockburn Coast Draft District Structure Plan (2008) that an Aboriginal heritage assessment within the Cockburn coast district structure plan project area has been conducted, including research, an archaeological appraisal and a meeting with Aboriginal elders at Robb Jetty.The heritage survey reports detailing the results and outcomes of these investigations have not been forwarded on to the DIA. The DIA therefore cannot make an informed assessment on the scope and adequacy of these investigations and provide definitive advice on the current heritage values and potential heritage impacts within the area. Page 8 of the Document states that "further development within or adjacent to these sites will require the preparation of a heritage management strategy, including interpretation and approvals mechanisms, at the more detailed stages of planning for the site, to the satisfaction of...the Department of Indigenous Affairs". This heritage management strategy should be to the satisfaction of the Registrar of Aboriginal Sites.