Manningham Planning Scheme Amendment
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Planning and Environment Act 1987 MANNINGHAM PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT C125MANN EXPLANATORY REPORT Who is the planning authority? This amendment has been prepared by the Minister for Planning, who is the planning authority for this amendment. The Amendment has been made at the request of Linked Solutions Pty Ltd and YVCC Property Pty Ltd. Land affected by the Amendment The Amendment applies to approximately 23.15 hectares of land being Lot 1 on Plan of Subdivision 349396Y, Volume 10316, Folio 022 and Crown Allotment 15 Section A Parish of Bulleen, Volume 11721, Folio 217, commonly referred to as 9-15 Templestowe Road, Bulleen and 27-33 Templestowe Road, Bulleen located on the north-western side of Templestowe Road as shown in Figure 1 below. Figure 1: 9-15 and 27-33 Templestowe Road, Bulleen What the amendment does The Amendment proposes to rezone land in order to facilitate a future residential development on the site of the current Yarra Valley Country Club and to create additional public open space. The amendment also seeks to apply a Development Plan Overlay (Schedule 4) to the land to facilitate the preparation and approval of a Development Plan to enable the proposed concept to proceed. The Amendment proposes the following changes to the Manningham Planning Scheme. • Rezones the land which is currently zoned Special Use Zone (SUZ1) and Public Parks and Recreation Zone (PPRZ) partially to Residential Growth Zone (RGZ2) and partially to PPRZ. • Applies a Development Plan Overlay - Schedule 4 to the land. • Amends the Design and Development Overlay – Schedule 2. • Amends Clauses 21.05 (Residential), 21.07 (Green Wedge and Yarra River Corridor), 21.13 (Open Space and Tourism) of the Manningham Planning Scheme. • Insert a Clause 22.20 (Yarra Valley Country Club Key Redevelopment Site) into the Manningham Planning Scheme. • Insert Map 01DPO Development Plan and Amend Map 01ZN Zones. Strategic assessment of the Amendment Why is the Amendment required? The amendment facilitates the development of the identified land and an increased area of PPRZ. The amendment also provides for an improved environmental, cultural and sporting outcome as it provides for parkland, land for sporting facilities, treatment of stormwater runoff from surrounding lands and incorporation of cultural values. How does the Amendment implement the objectives of planning in Victoria? The amendment implements the objectives of planning in Victoria by: • Providing for the fair, orderly, economic and sustainable use, and development of land. S4(1)(a) the Act. • Providing for the protection of natural and man-made resources and the maintenance of ecological processes and genetic diversity. S4(1)(b) the Act. • Securing a pleasant, efficient and safe working, living and recreational environment for all Victorians and visitors to Victoria. S4(1)(c) the Act. • Conserving and enhancing those buildings, areas or other places which are of scientific, aesthetic, architectural or historical interest, or otherwise of special cultural value. S4(1)(d) the Act. • Facilitating development in accordance with the objectives set out above. S4(1)(f) the Act. • Facilitating the provision of affordable housing in Victoria; S4(1)(fa) the Act. • Balancing the present and future interests of all Victorians. S4(1)(g) the Act. How does the Amendment address any environmental, social and economic effects? Environmental Effects The subject site is one of significant environmental importance, providing for a diverse range of flora, fauna, and associated habitat areas. Whilst there has been significant alteration of the site previously (noting the level changes and landscaping to create the existing golf course), this has contributed to the diversity of planting and habitats. The subject site also contains a significant length of river bank (approximately 1.3km), and associated tree planting, which provides for a positive contribution to environmental character. As a result of the proximity to the River Yarra, and the low-lying topography of the land, the site also provides for an area of flood mitigation. The amendment responds to all environmental requirements and will ensure that best-practice methodology can be applied in relation to flood management and mitigation. The amendment will also ensure that the natural environment is not only conserved but enhanced through the revised arrangement of land and controls to ensure exemplary land management. The proposed amendment will result in the treatment of 10.23 ha of currently untreated stormwater runoff currently entering the Yarra River. This is a clear and measurable environmental benefit that will flow from the proposed amendment. Ministerial Direction No. 1 – Potentially Contaminated Land (Direction No. 1) requires planning authorities to satisfy themselves that the environmental conditions of land proposed to be used for a sensitive use (including residential), agriculture or public open space are, or will be, suitable for that use. It is proposed that the site will be remediated if required so the site is appropriate for residential uses including gardening etc. Management mechanisms may include the appropriate removal and disposal of contaminated soils/material. Any removal of contaminated fill from the site would result in an improved environmental condition. The amendment is therefore not considered to create the potential for any adverse environmental impacts, rather resulting in a net positive environmental outcome. Social Effects The amendment sought is considered to ensure that there will be a positive impact upon the local (and wider) community as a result of the increased provision of publicly accessibly outdoor natural space and facilities for recreation and relaxation. The increased connectivity to natural environmental resources, and integration with existing facilities will provide for increased resident wellbeing. The overall increase to publically accessible land in the river corridor will be approximately 15.05 ha (future PPRZ land minus Parks Vic Land). This land will be accessible and useable by the local and wider community and has the ability to provide for a range of active and passive recreation uses. The removal of the current private facilities (including the gaming venue) and redevelopment of the land will contribute to housing needs, whilst utilizing the remainder of the site – constituting the majority of land – to provide for increased open space. The land set aside for residential purposes will be provided with linkages and connectivity through the site, ensuring increased connectivity to the future Yarra River Land. It is considered that there will be a net social benefit as a result of the proposed rezoning. Economic Impacts Notwithstanding the outcome of the proposed amendment, the current land use is due to cease in November 2019 as is not proposed to be renewed by the landowner and therefore the proposal will not result in any economic detriments. The proposed amendment is considered to generate positive economic effects for the following reasons: • The proposed rezoning will increase the number of persons visiting the area which will likely have a positive knock-on effect with the adjoining HEIDE museum of modern art. • The partial residential use of the land complements the existing uses within the surrounding area. As a consequence of the redevelopment of the land, there will be notable job generation within the wider area. • Ongoing maintenance jobs will be created through the provision of open space and wetlands. • The development of a new residential area will create the facility for increased demand of local shops and services, contributing to the local economy. • The provision of increased open space will reduce travel costs for existing residents to access outdoor recreation. Does the Amendment address relevant bushfire risk? The amendment will not result in any increase to the risk to life, property, community infrastructure and the natural environment from bushfire. Does the Amendment comply with the requirements of any Minister’s Direction applicable to the amendment? The amendment is consistent with the Ministerial Direction on the Form and Content of Planning Section 7(5) of the Planning and Environment Act (1987). The amendment is consistent with the Ministerial Direction 11- Strategic Assessment Guidelines, with a comprehensive assessment of the proposal having been undertaken against both State and Local Planning Policy Frameworks. Consistency with Ministerial Direction 11 is set out within the explanatory report. The Amendment will comply with the Ministerial Direction on the form and content of Planning Schemes. The proposal is consistent with Ministerial Direction 9- Metropolitan Planning Strategy which seeks to ensure that any proposed Planning Scheme Amendment is consistent with Plan Melbourne 2017– 2050. The amendment seeks to address and implement the following Directions and Policies contained within Plan Melbourne 2017–2050. Direction 4.1 Create more great public places across Melbourne The amendment is consistent with Policy 4.1.4: Protect and enhance the metropolitan water’s edge parklands as it seeks to increase and improve parkland areas surrounding the Yarra River corridor. Direction 5.1: Create a city of 20-minute neighbourhoods The amendment is consistent with Policy 5.1.1 Create mixed-Use neighbourhoods at varying densities as it introduces a medium density housing product Direction 5.2: Create neighbourhoods that support safe communities and healthy lifestyles