General Committee Meeting - 18 July 2016
This meeting predates council's current meetings system, which begins in April 2023, so there is no agenda here with each item cued to the video. What follows is what the record holds: council's papers, and the decisions its minutes record.
Papers
Council keeps papers from before April 2023 on a separate archive page for each year, listed by meeting date. The files stay on council's site — why.
- Agenda: council's 2016 archive, under 18 July
- Minutes: council's 2016 archive, under 18 July
Decisions
Every decision the minutes record, in the order minuted. Where a division was called the names are on the contested votes register; otherwise the minutes say only whether it carried.
- Development Application for Material Change of Use for Multiple Housing Type 3 Retirement & Special Needs (56 Additional Retirement Dwellings) and Reconfiguring a Lot (4 into 3 Lots) (MCU15/0111 & REC15/0031)
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That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 12 July 2016 regarding Application Nos. MCU15/011… motion Development Lost
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 12 July 2016 regarding Application Nos. MCU15/0111 and REC15/0031 for a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use of Premises - Multiple housing Type 3 - Retirement & Special Needs (56 Additional Retirement Dwellings); and Reconfiguring a Lot – 4 Lots into 3 Lots situated at 2 & 4 Lamonts Road and 19 & 20 Trading Post Road, Cooroy and defer consideration of the applications to a future Council Meeting to allow staff and the developer to more fully consider, investigate and respond to the following provisions in order to achieve compliance with the overall and specific outcomes for the Cooroy and Lake Macdonald Locality: Uses and works are located, designed and managed to — i. be compatible with other uses and avoid significant adverse impacts on the amenity and visual qualities of the local area ii. avoid significant adverse effects on the natural environment, including native habitat removal, fragmentation and attrition; iii. ensure that conservation of good quality agricultural land for agricultural purposes; Specifically: 1. The vistas offered from the major road corridors are protected and add to the attraction of the locality for visitors and residents; 2. The riparian corridors of Six Mile Creek and its tributaries are protected; 3. Areas of native remnant or regrowth vegetation, including their biodiversity and habitat values are protected; 4. The natural characteristics of the site are analysed to ensure the development has a low site impact to enhance the opportunity to maintain natural site characteristics such as native vegetation and natural landforms 5. Review architectural and urban design to: a. preserve the visual and acoustic privacy of adjoining and nearby properties; b. maintain the visual continuity and pattern of buildings and landscape elements within the street, RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY – NOT THE FINAL DECISION OF COUNCIL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 18 JULY 2016 c. present a building scale that is compatible with surrounding development that does not present an appearance of bulk to adjacent properties, roads or other areas in the vicinity of the site; d. maximise the retention of existing vegetation and allow for soft landscaping between buildings e. include roof forms that contribute positively to the local skyline; complement the low rise character of the locality; and use simple traditional roof designs, such as hipped, gabled or skillion; 6. To ensure there are no significant adverse effects on biodiversity, natural vegetation, native fauna habitat, landscape quality, water quality or cultural heritage values, including those related to - a. changes to natural drainage; b. disturbance to any of the wetland systems; c. changes to fauna habitat and behaviour; 7. Maintain arrival to Cooroy via natural settings, retain and build upon existing significant road reserve vegetation on approaches and use species that present appropriate character. Maintain character provided by existing mature trees. 8. Ensure Cooroy scale and character is not lost with the proposed amalgamation of sites. Further, that the grounds to support inconsistent uses within the Rural Zone be reviewed in light of the above.
Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
Lost. The minutes do not name who voted which way, which they only had to when a division was called.
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That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 12 July 2016 regarding Applications No. MCU15/011… committee recommendation Development Carried
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 12 July 2016 regarding Applications No. MCU15/0111 and REC15/0031 for a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use of Premises - Multiple housing Type 3 - Retirement & Special Needs (56 Additional Retirement Dwellings); and Reconfiguring a Lot – 4 Lots into 3 Lots situated at 2 & 4 Lamonts Road and 19 & 20 Trading Post Road, Cooroy and: A. Approve the Material Change of Use application (MCU15/0111) in accordance with the following conditions: Material Change of Use Conditions for Multiple Housing – Type 3 Retirement & Special Needs MCU15/0111 Approved Plans 1. Development shall be undertaken in accordance with this approval and must generally comply with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are titled and numbered: - Plan Title Drawing Revision Date Prepared by Reference No. Overall Site Plan CO-000-2014 H 13/11/2015 Palm Lake Works RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY – NOT THE FINAL DECISION OF COUNCIL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 18 JULY 2016 sheet 1 of 2 Staging Plan CO-000-2014 H 13/11/2015 Palm Lake Works As annotated by Council sheet 2 of 2 Site Plan [Aged Care] 01.1 - 21/08/2015 Interworks Elevations [Aged Care] 02.1 - 21/08/2015 Interworks Clubhouse Cover Sheet CC000 A 15/10/2015 PAA Design Clubhouse Site Plan CC101 B 15/10/2015 PAA Design Clubhouse Floor Plan CC102 B 15/10/2015 PAA Design Clubhouse Roof plan CC103 B 15/10/2015 PAA Design Clubhouse Elevations CC105 B 15/10/2015 PAA Design Bowls Green floor plan CO-BG-2015 A 23/11/15 Palm Lake Works Sheet 1 of 3 Bowls Green Elevations 1 CO-BG-2015 A 23/11/15 Palm Lake Works Sheet 2 of 2 Bowls Green Elevations 2 CO-BG-2015 A 23/11/15 Palm Lake Works Sheet 3 of 3 Golf & Workshop CO-GC-2015 A 23/11/15 Palm Lake Works Sheet 1 of 1 and as may be amended by these conditions. Nature and Extent of Approved Use 2. The approved development comprises the following: 220 Independent Living Units (each having a maximum of 2 bedrooms + study), associated common facilities and 1 caretaker’s residence; and 120 Bed Aged Care Facility. General 3. Security in the form of a cash bond or trading bank guarantee to the sum of $100,000 must be submitted, to secure performance of all conditions of this approval, prior to the commencement of Stage 1 of the development. The cash bond or trading bank guarantee will be returned on performance of the conditions of approval less any costs incurred by Council in respect of enforcing performance of this permit. 4. The requirements of this development approval are to be effected, prior to the use of the premises. Council reserves the right to call upon the bond or guaranteed sum referred to in this approval to effect compliance with conditions. 5. The development must be undertaken and operated in a manner that causes no detrimental effect upon the amenity of the neighbourhood by reason of the creation of off-site parking impacts, excessive noise, lighting nuisance or other emissions. RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY – NOT THE FINAL DECISION OF COUNCIL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 18 JULY 2016 6. The requirements for the associated Reconfiguration of a Lot approval included in this permit must be completed and Endorsement of the Plan of Survey by Council must be obtained prior to any commencement of any use approved by this Development Permit. 7. The Development Permit for a material change of use lapses if the use has not commenced by 21 July 2020. The uncompleted aspects of this development approval lapse if the whole of the approved use has not happened by 21 July 2024. Staging 8. The development may be staged in accordance with the approved plan titled “Staging Plan” CO-000-2014 Sheet 02/02 Revision H dated 13 November 2015 (as annotated by Council) and as follows:- 8.1. The following works shall be undertaken and completed prior to the commencement of use of Stage 1a: 8.1.1. All roadworks on the Main Road of Cooroy Connection Road (Elm Street) including the upgrading works for the road intersections with Pearsons Road, linemarking and pedestrian refuge crossing, as required by conditions of this approval. 8.1.2. All frontage works including footpaths and landscaping for Trading Post Road, Pearson Road and Elm Street as required by conditions of this approval. 8.1.3. A Bus stop and shelter on the eastern side of Elm Street as required by conditions of this approval. 8.1.4. A Bus stop and shelter on the western side of Elm Street as required by conditions of this approval. 8.1.5. A pedestrian refuge crossing and lighting associated with the bus stop pair on Elm Street. 8.1.6. All fencing to Trading Post Road and Pearson Road, and all acoustic fencing to Elm Street as required by the approved Acoustic Report. 8.1.7. Landscaping treatments to open space areas associated with Stage 1a including the establishment and rehabilitation of all detention basins, the establishment of landscaping buffers to site boundaries and adjoining residential properties and street trees. 8.2. The following works shall be undertaken and completed prior to the commencement of use of Stage 4: 8.2.1. All roadworks, access and frontage works and landscaping for Lamonts Road as required by conditions of this approval. 8.2.2. All fencing to Lamonts Road. RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY – NOT THE FINAL DECISION OF COUNCIL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 18 JULY 2016 Landscaping 9. A Landscape Plan shall be prepared by a suitably qualified Landscape Architect or Horticulturalist and shall be in accordance with Council’s Landscaping Code of The Noosa Plan and Planning Scheme Policy PSP3 Landscaping Plants and Guidelines. The Landscaping Plan shall be submitted and approved as part of an application for Operational Works. The Landscaping Plan shall address landscaping treatments for the development including internal streetscapes and open space areas, adjoining road network and properties. The detailed Landscaping Plans shall identify and/or address the following:- 9.1. Street tree planting to Pearsons Road and Trading Post Road to allow good shade canopy once fully mature; 9.2. Existing vegetation to be removed, with this vegetation clearly identified on site for inspection by Council; 9.3. Existing vegetation to be retained and measures employed to ensure vegetation retention; 9.4. Landscaping treatments to internal road network and between buildings; 9.5. Landscaping treatments to open space areas, including any rehabilitation and planting enhancement requirements around the drainage basins within the site; 9.6. Landscaping buffers and fencing to Elm Street, Pearsons Road, Trading Post Road and Lamonts Road; 9.7. Landscape buffers and fencing to adjoining properties; 9.8. The location of pedestrian pathways and seating within the site and on the road reserve adjoining the site. Such landscaping is to be completed in accordance with the approved landscaping plan prior to acceptance of the development on maintenance. 10. Existing trees on the site and within road reserves are to be retained, except where required to be removed due to building operations or the conduct of the approved use. 11. All underground services, drainage, footpaths, bike paths, roads and other site works shall be located to minimise adverse impacts on retained vegetation, particularly their root systems. Public Open Space 12. Communal recreational facilities shall be located a minimum of 15 metres from bedrooms of Independent Living Units and Aged Care Residence. 13. Seating shall be provided in communal areas and along pedestrian pathways within the site. Acoustics 14. The site is to be developed generally in accordance with the recommendations of the Noise Impact Assessment as prepared by ASK Consulting Engineers (Project 7617R01V02 dated 10 February 2016). RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY – NOT THE FINAL DECISION OF COUNCIL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 18 JULY 2016 15. On completion of the development, the developer must submit to Council written certification from an Acoustic Engineer confirming the proposed noise barriers meet the noise limits for each adjoining residence as outlined in the approved Acoustic Report. Fencing 16. Fencing shall be erected to all boundaries of the site and shall have a minimum height of 1.5 metres Trading Post Road and Pearsons Road and 1.8 metres on all other boundaries (Note: fences may be required to have a greater height for the purpose of meeting acoustic requirements, as further detailed in these conditions). 17. All fencing to road frontages of the site shall be setback a minimum of 1 metre with an average of 2 metres and be screened with landscaping, or alternatively, be of open construction (ie. minimum 50% transparent) (provided it is not a required acoustic fence). 18. Any new fencing along the northern boundaries of existing Lot 4 RP 215922 adjoining Prospect Park (Lot 101 SP 208264) must be flood compatible e.g. three strand plain wire fencing. Building Setbacks 19. All buildings shall be setback a minimum of 6 metres to Elm Street, Pearsons Road, Lamonts Road and Trading Post Road, with the exception of the northern corner of the aged care facility shown at 5.5m from Trading Post Lane. 20. All buildings shall be setback a minimum distance of 2 metres to adjoining properties. Built Form 21. Buildings shall be varied in their architectural style, construction materials, colours and finishes. 22. Transformers, waste storage areas and the like shall be screened to reduce
Moved by Tony Wellington, seconded by Ingrid Jackson.
Carried. The minutes do not name who voted which way, which they only had to when a division was called.
- Appointment of External Members to Council’s Audit & Risk Committee
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That Council note the report by the Governance Advisor to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 12 July 2016 and re-appoint the current external m… motion Lost
That Council note the report by the Governance Advisor to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 12 July 2016 and re-appoint the current external members of the Audit & Risk Committee, Scott Williams and Cameron Jaggers for a further term of two years from August 2016 to August 2018 call for expressions of interest for two external members of the Audit and Risk Committee with those external members to be appointed for a two year term.
Moved by Ingrid Jackson, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
Lost. The minutes do not name who voted which way, which they only had to when a division was called.
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That Council note the report by the Governance Advisor to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 12 July 2016 and re-appoint the current external m… committee recommendation Carried
That Council note the report by the Governance Advisor to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 12 July 2016 and re-appoint the current external members of the Audit & Risk Committee, Scott Williams and Cameron Jaggers for a further term of two years from August 2016 to August 2018.
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Tony Wellington.
Carried. The minutes do not name who voted which way, which they only had to when a division was called.
- Flood Management Plan
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That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the General Committee Meeting dated 18 July 2016 and adopt the Noosa Council Flood Management… committee recommendation Carried
That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the General Committee Meeting dated 18 July 2016 and adopt the Noosa Council Flood Management Plan and Implementation Plan for the purpose of directing flood management actions with the aim to improve resilience to flood risks across the community with minor typographical corrections.
Moved by Tony Wellington, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
Carried. The minutes do not name who voted which way, which they only had to when a division was called.
- June 2016 Interim Financial Performance Report
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That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee Meeting dated 18 July 2016 providing the interim 2015/16 financial perfo… committee recommendation Budget & finance Carried
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee Meeting dated 18 July 2016 providing the interim 2015/16 financial performance report.
Moved by Tony Wellington, seconded by Ingrid Jackson.
Carried. The minutes do not name who voted which way, which they only had to when a division was called.
- Operational Plan Progress Report - 4TH Quarter 2015-16
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That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 18 July 2016 providing an update on progress with the impleme… committee recommendation Carried
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 18 July 2016 providing an update on progress with the implementation of the Operational Plan to 30 June 2016 and details of Council’s Key Performance Indicators.
Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
Carried. The minutes do not name who voted which way, which they only had to when a division was called.
- Year in Review - 2015/16
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That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 18 July 2016, providing a review of Council’s progress in the… committee recommendation Carried
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 18 July 2016, providing a review of Council’s progress in the 2015/16 financial year towards achieving the seven key priorities set out in the Council’s Corporate Plan.
Moved by Ingrid Jackson, seconded by Frank Wilkie.
Carried. The minutes do not name who voted which way, which they only had to when a division was called.
Source
- Agenda and minutes: council's 2016 meeting archive
- Decisions: our votes register, parsed from council's minutes
- Council's meetings index: noosa.qld.gov.au