Attachment 7.2.1 N O T E S MAY COUNCIL AGENDA BRIEFING Held in the Council Chamber Tuesday 18 May 2010 Commencing at 5.30pm Present: Mayor J Best (Chair) Councillors: V Lawrance Civic Ward P Best Como Beach Ward L P Ozsdolay Manning Ward B Skinner Mill Point Ward S Doherty Moresby Ward K Trent, RFD Moresby Ward Officers: Mr S Bell Acting Chief Executive Officer Mr M Kent Director Financial and Information Services Ms V Lummer Director Development and Community Services Mr R Bercov Strategic Urban Planning Adviser Ms D Gray Manager Financial Services Mr R Kapur Manager Development Services (left at 7.04pm) Mr P McQue Manager Governance and Administration Mr M Taylor Manager City Environment Mr M Stuart Senior Planning Officer Ms Chantal Husk Communications Officer (left at 6.35pm) Ms J Jumayao Acting Minute Secretary Apologies Mr C Frewing Chief Executive Officer Cr I Hasleby Civic Ward – Leave of Absence Cr G Cridland Como Beach Ward – Leave of Absence Cr T Burrows Manning Ward – Leave of Absence Cr C Cala McDougall Ward – Leave of Absence Cr R Wells, JP McDougall Ward Cr R Grayden Mill Point Ward Gallery There were 43 members of the public present and 1 member of the press. OPENING The Mayor opened the Agenda Briefing at 5.33pm and welcomed everyone in attendance. May Agenda Briefing – 18 May 2010 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Nil DEPUTATIONS The Mayor opened Deputations at 5.36pm Mr Andrew Steers, 78 Gladstone Avenue, South Perth (owners of 23 Market Street Kensington)……….. Agenda Item 8.1.1 Andrew Steers spoke against the petition at Agenda Item 8.1.1 ( Market Street, Kensington petition) on the following points: • streetscape and amenity can be maintained with new and existing residences – their design is evidence of this and understand it is an important issue • further building restrictions will decrease the appeal of Kensington and prices of homes • disappointed residents did not make an effort to consult with us about our plans • South Perth planning scheme already requires the review/impact on streetscape • would like to have an open discussion with residents about their concerns regarding the streetscape and amenity Mr Rick Hughes, 26 Market Street, Kensington (Representing Kensington Community Association) KCA………………………………… …………………………….. Agenda Item 8.1.1 Rick Hughes spoke in favour of the petition at Agenda Item 8.1.1 ( Market Street, Kensington petition) on the following issues: • enhanced understanding of streetscape issues from Council perspective • survey conducted on Market Street and streetscape and amenity featured as an important issue for residents Ms Mia Betjeman, 32 Market Street, Kensington …...……………………….. Agenda Item 8.1.1 Mia Betjeman spoke in favour of the petition at Agenda Item 8.1.1 ( Market Street, Kensington petition) on the following points: • preservation of the traditional homes and streetscape in Market Street, Kensington • the petition was to inform Council of community concerns Ms Adele Johnson, 331A Mill Point Road, South Perth (neighbour)……….…….. Agenda Item 10.0.2 Adele Johnson spoke against the officer recommendation at Agenda Item 10.0.2 ( Proposed change of use, shop and single house to shop and café restaurant, 333 Mill Point Road, South Perth) on the following points: • seek adjustments to conditions to address amenity, noise and odour • seek further conditions to address amenity, noise and odours • would like to know if the finish of the fence is up to the officers or Councillors and would still like the fence to be of masonry construction • operating hours are very different from similar low key cafes in the area • number of patrons are of a concern due to differences with the report and health regulations • concerned that if licence is applied for it does not need to go back to Council • identified that there could be a trial system for operating hours 2 May Agenda Briefing – 18 May 2010 Mr Rick Sneeuwjagt, 17 Banksia Terrace, South Perth …….……….…….. Agenda Item 10.3.1 Rick Sneeuwjagt spoke against the officer recommendation at Agenda Item 10.3.1 (Proposed change of use to the Metro Hotel, 61 Canning Highway, South Perth) on the following points: • City of South Perth estimates 170 non-residential car bays required, where as only 116 proposed • existing car park (lower level) is non-complying • Metro Hotel owner agreed the existing car park is not suitable and not being used • at public meetings the owner proposed a new parking plan and reconstruction of car park • without such changes there will be significant adverse impact on neighbours • planning approval for proposal must not proceed in absence of new parking proposal Mr Trevor Boughton, 11 Hovia Terrace, South Perth …….………….…….. Agenda Item 10.3.1 Trevor Boughton spoke against the officer recommendation at Agenda Item 10.3.1 (Proposed change of use to the Metro Hotel, 61 Canning Highway, South Perth) on the following points: • lack of off-street parking in development Mr Chris Groom, 5 Hovia Terrace, South Perth …………….……….…….. Agenda Item 10.3.1 Chris Groom spoke against the officer recommendation at Agenda Item 10.3.1 (Proposed change of use to the Metro Hotel, 61 Canning Highway, South Perth) on the following points: • plot ratio will impact on streetscape, as it is a substantial development • car parking • consultation • photos presented of the streetscape, will dominate streetscape • is this planning application orderly and proper planning Mr Grant Edkins, 17-28 Banksia Terrace, South Perth, …………….…….. Agenda Item 10.3.1 Grant Edkins spoke in favour of the officer recommendation at Agenda Item 10.3.1 (Proposed change of use to the Metro Hotel, 61 Canning Highway, South Perth) on the following points: • own property directly opposite Hill Crest Apartments • renewal of old commercial to new will enhance the area • upgrade of underpass • like the concept • the existing building is an eyesore • beautify the area Mr Steve Allerding (Allerding and Associates) and Mr Bob Hart, ….…….. Agenda Item 10.3.1 Steve Allerding and Bob Hart spoke in favour of the officer recommendation at Agenda Item 10.3.1 (Proposed change of use to the Metro Hotel, 61 Canning Highway, South Perth) on the following points: • in support of the content, recommendations and conditions of the officers report • issues have been well addressed previously and are in the report • note the outcomes of discussions with Councillors and the community • verify the applicants proposal and commitments in relation to the development • parking survey captured people who stayed at the hotel for the night • Tabled a document from Mr Tom Papadopoulos in support of officer recommendation 3 May Agenda Briefing – 18 May 2010 Note: At the conclusion of each presentation Members raised questions / points of clarification which were responded to by the presenters / officers. Close of Deputations The Mayor closed Deputation at 6.24pm. APRIL COUNCIL AGENDA REPORTS The Acting Chief Executive Officer presented a brief summary of each of the April 2010 Council Reports as follows. Questions and points of clarification were raised by Members and responded to by the officers. 10.0.1 Submissions on Proposed Closure of Portions of Bradshaw and Conochie Crescent, Manning (Item 10.3.2 December 2009 Council meeting refers) This report considers the submissions on the proposal to initiate the closure of portions of Bradshaw Crescent and Conochie Crescent road reserves. 10.0.2 Proposed Change of Use (Shop and Single House to Shop and Café / Restaurant) and Associated Extensions to the Existing Building - Lot 3 (No. 333) Mill Point Road, South Perth (subject to one Deputation) This report further considers an application that was considered at the April 2010 Council meeting. A decision was deferred to the May 2010 Council meeting to allow the applicant to undertake further neighbour consultation to fully address issues relating generally to noise and amenity. This application relates to the conversion of an existing Shop and Single House to a Shop and Café / Restaurant. This “Discretionary’ Use under TPS6 is referred for Council consideration. 10.0.3 Review of Policy P519 “Legal Representation” (Item 12.1 October 2007 and Item 12.1 November 2009 Council Meetings refer) This report considers the Department of Local Government’s response to the Council’s request in 2007 for the Minister for Local Government to grant an exemption under Section 5.69A of the Local Government Act 1995 for Council members to participate in the review of Policy P519 Legal Representation. 10.3.1 Application for Planning Approval for a Change of Use and Expansion of Existing Tourist Accommodation Use (The Metro Hotel) - Lot 10 (No. 61) Canning Highway, South Perth (subject of five Deputations) This considers an application for planning approval for a proposed change of use, expansion of tourist accommodation use and relocation of existing ancillary use, within the Metro Hotel Complex. 10.3.2 Proposed Four Grouped Dwellings within a Four-Storey Building - Lot 2 (No. 12) Coode Street, South Perth This considers an application for planning approval for four grouped dwellings within a four-storey building. 10.3.3 Proposed Mixed Development (1 Shop, 2 Offices, 2 Multiple Dwellings and a Single Bedroom Dwelling) within a 3-Storey Building. Lot 616 (No. 16) Bradshaw Crescent, Manning This application considers an application for planning approval for a three-storey mixed development. 10.3.4 Proposed Two-Storey Single House - Lot 155 (No. 93) Banksia Terrace, Kensington This considers an application for planning approval for a two-storey single house development. 10.6.1 Financial Management Accounts - April 2010 This report presents the monthly management account summaries for April, 2010. 10.6.2 Statement of Funds, Investments and Debtors This report presents a statement summarising treasury management for the month of April, 2010. 4 May Agenda Briefing – 18 May 2010 10.6.3 Listing of Payments This report lists accounts paid under delegated authority during April 2010.