2008-04-16 planning & development committee meeting minutes

MINUTES

of the

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

CHAIRMAN: Cr Ian Petersen

Held in the Boardroom Old Bank Building

Cnr Nash & Channon Streets, Gympie Qld 4570

On Wednesday 16th April 2008 at 9.16 a.m.

For Adoption at the General Meeting to be held on Wednesday 23rd April 2008

Planning & Development Committee Meeting – 16th April 2008 - 1 -

Gympie Regional Council PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT MINUTES

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. 11.00am Greg Martoo and Neil Hodges – Fisher Stewart proposal at Rainbow Beach –

DA05743 11.30am Greg Martoo and Neil Hodges – proposal at Briere Road, Gympie. 12.34pm Darryl Stewart and Rachel Lyons from Burnett Mary Regional Group – Great

Sandy Region Biosphere Reserve Nomination CONTENTS CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES................................................................................................. 3 DRAFT CHARTER PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ......................................................... 3 SECTION 1: STRATEGIC PLANNING MATTERS ....................................................................................... 6

1/1 STRATEGIC PLANNING UNIT ACTION PLAN 2007/2008 UPDATE........................................................... 6 1/2 STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS FOR COOLOOLA............................................................................................ 11 1/3 QUEENSLAND HERITAGE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2007.................................... 14

SECTION 7: “IN COMMITTEE” ITEMS...................................................................................................... 21

7/1 ENVIRONMENT LEVY 2008/2009 ........................................................................................................ 22 7/2 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT STAFFING MATTERS.............................................................................. 22

SECTION 1: STRATEGIC PLANNING MATTERS ..................................................................................... 23

1/4 RENEWAL OF SPECIAL LEASE 21/51675 - 1210 DIGGINGS ROAD, GLASTONBURY.............................. 23 1/5 RENEWAL OF TERM LEASE 214986- LAKE BORUMBA ........................................................................ 25 1/7 INSKIP PENINSULA MASTER PLAN – STATUS REPORT......................................................................... 27 1/8 LAND USE AND INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING STUDY UPDATE ........................................................... 29

SECTION 2: PLANNING APPLICATIONS ................................................................................................... 31

2/1 DA14725 – MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE – SPECIAL INDUSTRY (MANUFACTURING OF ORGANIC COMPOST) & ENVIRONMENTALLY RELEVANT ACTIVITY #53 – SOIL CONDITIONER MANUFACTURING – 98 WOONDUM ROAD, KYBONG – THE ALVIN CORBET FAMILY TRUST .............. 31 2/2 DA16371 – MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE OF PREMISES – MULTI-RESIDENTIAL (FOUR DWELLING UNITS) – 12 SOMERSET STREET, GYMPIE – DON IRONSIDE PLANNING & DRAFTING SERVICES.......... 43 2/3 DA17151 – MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE (SHOP) – OVER LOT 1 MPH171162, LOT 1 MPH7162, LOT 1 MPH23371, LOT 1 MPH6535 – 98-102 RIVER ROAD & 29 EXCELSIOR ROAD, GYMPIE – JTJK INVESTMENTS PTY LTD.............................................................................................................. 61 2/4 DA13770 & DA15673 – REPRESENTATIONS TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR MATERIAL CHANGE –JIMBOUR ROAD, THE PALMS – MARTOO CONSULTING....................................................... 69


SECTION 3: RECONFIGURING A LOT APPLICATIONS......................................................................... 75

3/1 DA17107 – SUBDIVISION TO CREATE ONE (1) ADDITIONAL LOT – 25 SUMMER WAY, TIN CAN BAY – TCBD PTY LTD ......................................................................................................... 75 3/2 DA17588 – RECONFIGURING A LOT – SUBDIVISION TO CREATE THREE (3) ADDITIONAL LOTS – 44-45 ESPLANADE, TIN CAN BAY – ECHOCHAMP PTY LTD ................................................................ 80

SECTION 4: PLANNING APPLICATIONS PENDING ................................................................................ 87

4/1 PLANNING APPLICATIONS PENDING .................................................................................................... 87 4/2 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS APPROVED........................................................................................ 108

SECTION 5: GENERAL MATTERS ............................................................................................................. 113

5/1 BUILDING SUMMARY AND PLUMBING REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2008 ........................... 113 5/2 APPROVED 2 LOT SUBDIVISION – CORNER BLIGH, BOUNDARY & ROSE STREETS, KILKIVAN .......... 114

SECTION 6: MATTERS FOR COUNCIL’S INFORMATION................................................................... 116 SECTION 1: STRATEGIC PLANNING MATTERS ................................................................................... 118

1/6 NOMINATION OF THE GREAT SANDY REGION AS A BIOSPHERE RESERVE ......................................... 118


The meeting opened at 9.16 a.m.

PRESENT: Crs I.T. Petersen (Chairman), R.J. Dyne, L.J. Friske, A.J. Perrett,

& J. Watt. Also in attendance were Mr M. Hartley (Director of Planning &

Development), Mr K.A. Mason (Chief Executive Officer), Mrs K.A. Rolfe (Interim Manager Strategic Planning), Ms T.M. Stenholm (Interim Manager Development and Compliance) and Ms K. Sullivan (Minutes Clerk).

LEAVE OF ABSENCE: That Cr D.R. Neilson, Cr G.L. Engeman, Cr R.A. Gâté and

Cr J.A. Walker be granted Leave of absence for all meetings to be held on 16 April 2008, as per Minute G30/04/08.

CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

DRAFT CHARTER PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Re: Minute: P01/04/08 Draft Charter Planning & Development

Committee From: Interim Director of Planning & Development – M. Hartley File: Date: 07 April 2008 Report: (Interim Director of Planning & Development – M. Hartley) Following is a Draft Charter for the Planning & Development Committee which outlines the purpose and functions of the committee. The Charter is required to be adopted by Council. GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL – PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE DRAFT CHARTER Appointment The Gympie Regional Council, pursuant to Section 452(a) of the Local Government Act 1993, has resolved to appoint a standing committee to be known as the Planning and Development Committee (the “Committee”).


Purpose (Committee Objectives) The purpose of the Committee is to establish and review strategies concerning the social, economic and physical land use and environmental planning for the Gympie Regional Council. Function (Committee Responsibilities) The Committee shall have the following functions and responsibilities or as determined by the Gympie Regional Council from time to time. To formulate, monitor, review and make recommendations to the Gympie Regional Council, concerning matters related to the following Council functions:- 1. Advertising Signage, Application and Enforcement 2. Building and Plumbing Matters 3. Community Development Planning 4. Environmental Planning 5. Foreshore Protection and Works 6. Heritage Planning 7. Material Change of Use 8. Operational Works 9. Open Space and Recreational Planning 10. Reconfiguration of Lots 11. Strategic Planning. Authority (Authority of Committee) The Committee has been delegated the power to appoint advisory committees, to assist it in any of the areas of its functions and responsibilities, as provided for in Chapter 6, Part 1 of the Local Government Act 1993. The Committee will prepare a charter for every advisory committee it appoints setting out details of the purpose, functions and composition of each advisory committee. The Committee shall also have authority to obtain advice and assistance from internal and external legal, accounting and other advisors. Membership (Committee Membership) The Committee shall consist of no fewer than nine (9) members, including the Mayor as an ex-officio member. The Chairman and members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Gympie Regional Council from its Councillors.


Five (5) Committee members shall constitute a quorum. The members of the Planning and Development Committee (Standing Committee) for the 2008 - 2012 term of Council shall be:- Mayor Councillor Ron Dyne, (ex officio) Councillor Anthony Perrett, Councillor Donna Neilson, Councillor Rae Gâté, Councillor Julie Walker, Councillor Ian Petersen, (Chairman) Councillor Graham Engeman, Councillor Larry Friske, Councillor Jan Watt, (Proxy Chairman) Meetings (Committee Meeting Arrangements) The Committee will meet on the first Wednesday and the third Wednesday of each month commencing at 9am. All meetings will be conducted in compliance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 and applicable Local Laws dealing with meetings. Reporting (Committee Reporting Arrangements) The Chairman of the Committee may table a report to the next General Meeting of the Gympie Regional Council following the Committee Meeting. Performance Evaluation (Committee Process for Performance Monitoring) At least annually, the Committee shall evaluate its own performance and report the results to the Gympie Regional Council. Charter Review The Committee will review and reassess the adequacy of its Charter at least annually and recommend to Gympie Regional Council any proposed changes.

P01/04/08 Moved: Cr A.J. Perrett Seconded: Cr L.J. Friske Recommend that the Draft Charter of the Planning & Development Committee be adopted by Gympie Regional Council with the deletion of Item 3 in relation to the Committee’s responsibilities.

Carried.


SECTION 1: STRATEGIC PLANNING MATTERS 1/1 Strategic Planning Unit Action Plan 2007/2008 Update

Re: Minute: P02/04/08 Strategic Planning Unit Action Plan 2007/2008 Update

From: Strategic Planning Unit File: PSR00008 Date: 31st March 2008 Report: (Interim Manager Strategic Planning – K.A. Rolfe) 1.0 LIST OF PROJECTS AND COMMITMENTS The following list is updated with progress on the various projects and programs with which the Strategic Planning Unit is involved.

PRIORITY ONE PROJECTS

URBAN ROADS CONTRIBUTION POLICY – PSP00002 (Adam Pekol)

Conversion of draft report into policy format for necessary public consultation phase

OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION – PSR00006

Providing funding $7000.00 for a joint project with Qld Health, Education Qld, and Sport and Recreation Qld for professional education for teachers to implement “Smart Moves” into the school curriculum. (Refer recommendation 2.1.12 (5) of the OSRP)

CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM– PG06/00308 (CSC Project)

Budget for 2007/2008 – $429,800 (Grant - $351,740) (CSC, Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Caloundra)

• Small grant approvals and on-ground works underway

• Voluntary Conservation Covenants to be negotiated with landholders

Discussions held with BMRG regarding funding for continuation

LOCAL HERITAGE REGISTER

Changes to the Qld Heritage Act require Council to keep a Local Heritage Register. This is being compiled for implementation date of 31 March 2008.

COOLOOLA COASTAL RESERVES AND FORESHORE MANAGEMENT PLAN – PSR00009

Volume 1 to be redrafted for GRC consideration

Volume 2 and Landscape Plans to go out for consultation in 2008

Masterplan for Rainbow Beach foreshore to be done inhouse


PLANNING SCHEME – Industrial Land Study – PSR00011

Budget for consultants 2007/2008 - $30,000

DTRDI and OUM partnering for whole of GRC area

Consultant to be appointed and commence April 08

May lead to planning scheme amendments

GYMPIE AERODROME PLANNING STUDY (WG94/00036 & PSR00010)

Preliminary draft report received 13 March 2008

May lead to planning scheme amendments

MARY VALLEY TOURISM PROJECT CG06/00223

Consultant has finalised the Tourism Audit and Draft Action Plan. TSQ undertaking consultation with state agencies

Steering Committee meeting after end of March

Planning Scheme amendments may be required to facilitate actions

OUM LAND USE AND INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN – MARY VALLEY CG06/00223

Draft nearing completion for community consultation (overdue)

Planning scheme amendments may be required

INSKIP PENINSULA STATE LAND MASTER PLAN DG00130 (STATE LAND AUDIT – DG00093)

Attendance at meetings (Director)

Land acquisition for residential development at Rainbow Beach – survey plan draft completed and forwarded to NRW and EPA for review and further instructions

ONE MILE MANAGEMENT PLAN – AG94/00073

Plan drafted

Reconfiguring a Lot application being processed to allow completion of plan, lodgement of leases and plan.

MAPPING

Delineate parks into categories in line with the Open Space Plan for future ICS project

PRIORITY INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN – PIP00001

Budget for 2007/2008 - $100,000

State Government reform process – uncertainty, not commenced

LGAQ advise to make clear and certain steps to commence the process

LGAQ advise a state govt announcement is imminent

Further work on the Park inventory required

PLANNING SCHEME – PSR00010

Budget for 2007/2008 - $40,000 plus mapping $7500

• Advertising provisions / Local Law

• Highway bypass

• Amendments as per Council resolutions.

• Gympie Aerodrome Environs Study

• Industrial Land Study outcomes

• Traveston Dam - EIS study and OUM Mary Valley planning


• SPP1/03 Mitigating the adverse impacts of flood, bushfire and

landslide, SPP1/07 Housing, SPP2/07 Protection of Extractive Resources, Wide Bay Coast Regional Coastal Management Plan

• WBB Regional Plan – settlement pattern, industrial studies, water study, rural futures, marine infrastructure study

• Review overlap with Queensland Development Code

• Miscellaneous changes to address problems noted during implementation.

• Merging Tiaro and Kilkivan schemes

• Transport routes

• Tiaro and Kilkivan mooted amendments

• Setbacks in rural areas

• 2 dwellings on rural properties

DISABILITY ACTION PLAN / PRIORITISATION PLAN – AG03/00588

To be discussed with GRC

COUNCIL REPORTS

PENDING

Heritage Act amendments 16/04/08

“Strategic Directions for Cooloola” 16/04/08

BMRG Biosphere proposal 16/04/08

Environment Levy policy / funding for community groups

Regional planning – settlement strategy, integrated transport plan

Urban Road Contribution Policy

Tiaro Planning Scheme amendments

Councillor Town Planning Training

CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROJECTS

PARKS LOCAL LAW REVIEW

Input regarding park naming, mapping, use restrictions etc

REGIONAL PLANNING PROJECTS

WIDE BAY BURNETT REGIONAL PLAN – SETTLEMENT PATTERN

Information provided to Department of Infrastructure and Planning

Awaiting further advice as study progresses

WIDE BAY COAST REGIONAL COASTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

On hold during review of State coastal plan

SPORT AND RECREATION

Wide Bay Sport and Recreation Project not yet commenced $60,000 committed by DLGSR, $20,000 to be contributed by ROC ($2,000.00 in CSC budget)

INDUSTRY STUDIES

Watching brief

WIDE BAY MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN

Participation on Steering Committee – latest meeting held 25 March 08

Concern regarding the validity of the outcomes due to the process. Comments provided 1 April 2008


ADVISORY COMMITTEES

SPORT AND RECREATION COMMITTEE – PG95/00107

GRC advice required as to the continuation of this committee

GRC advice regarding an annual forum for sport and recreation stakeholders to be canvassed

HERITAGE COMMITTEE – AG94/00064

GRC advice required as to the makeup and continued operation of this committee

INTERNAL NRM COMMITTEE

An internal staff group of NRM stakeholders to discuss common corporate issues and co-ordinate approach is required.

EXTERNAL NRM COMMITTEE

External NRM stakeholder forum to keep community, state and local government agencies in touch about issues affecting the Region required.

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING

DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT

Officer seconded to development assessment until further notice

BURNETT MARY REGIONAL GROUP

New format being considered with new directions under the new funding arrangements with the Federal govt – Future Directions meeting – Maryborough 11 April 2008

COASTCARE / CITYFARM / MRCCC / LANDCARE LIAISON

Recent discussions about Cityfarm operations and Rotary continued involvement

Conservation Partnerships Officer providing advice and commercial opportunities for Landcare

Coastcare co-operating with Greencorps team for coastal projects

Environment Levy funding policy required.

OTHER PROJECTS

PLANNING DOCUMENTS – INTRANET/INTERNET

Build on current information available and update regularly.

TIN CAN BAY MANAGEMENT PLAN – EP94/00034

Awaiting details of lease to finalise revised management plan

AMENDMENT TO PLANNING SCHEME POLICY 8 – INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS – PSP00001

Awaiting feedback from Design Department to proceed.

ADVERTISING LOCAL LAW

Redrafting required to delete duplicate provisions in the IPA Planning Scheme.

DEVELOPMENT MONITOR (to be implemented)

Tracking subdivision development

WORKS PROJECTS

COOLOOLA COVE – FIRE MANAGEMENT PROJECT – EP02/00073 and PSR00009

Council approved allocation of $5475 from Environment Levy @ 10/04/07 General

Consultant brief prepared – follow up required


LAKE ALFORD

Master Plan

• KT and KR to provide input.

Overall Management Plan

• KT to provide input

All-Abilities Playground

• Steering Committee meetings

• Assistance with community consultation

Retort house stormwater quality improvement

• KT to provide advice

ENCROACHMENTS ON RESERVES AND ROADS Policy required

SOCIAL / RECREATION PROJECTS

CoolPAT

Bi monthly meetings – next 17 April 2008

2007/2008 budget $7,000 for schools project (about to come to fruition)

ACCESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE – AG01/00545

Irregular contact – committee working well with money provided by Council for secretarial duties 2007/2008 budget $1970.00

New Councillor representative to be appointed

2.0 STAFFING The Environmental Planning Officer was seconded to the Development Assessment Team in March 2008. At this stage it is unknown when she will recommence with the Strategic Planning Team. Annual leave will be taken from 2nd May to 28th May. I will be taking Long Service Leave from 4 August 2008 until 20 October 2008.

P02/04/08 Moved: Cr A.J. Perrett Seconded: Cr J Watt Recommend that this item be referred to Planning & Development Committee Meeting to be held on 7 May 2008.

Carried.


1/2 Strategic Directions for Cooloola

Re: Minute: P03/04/08 Strategic Directions for Cooloola From: Environmental Protection Agency File: DG00130 Date: 31 March, 2008 “Have your say – Strategic Directions for Cooloola You are invited to have your say on the future of the Cooloola coastal region. This includes the Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park, the Inskip Point Recreation Area and Noosa North Shore. Increasing recreational pressure over recent years has caused concerns about environmental damage, public safety and visitor expectations. This has led to a review of management options, detailed in the Strategic Directions for Cooloola document. Submissions on the document’s proposals should be made to Strategic Directions Cooloola, PO Box 64 Bellbowrie Qld 4070 or emailed to [email protected] by 3/04/2008.” Report: (Interim Manager Strategic Planning – K.A. Rolfe) 1.0 INTRODUCTION The Environmental Protection Agency released the “Strategic Directions for Cooloola” document for public comment in March 2008. Comments were due by third April 2008. The document puts forward some options for the future management of lands in the Cooloola Coast region. 2.0 FUTURE OF LAND MANAGEMENT 2.1 New Recreation Area The document proposes that lands north of the third cutting to Rainbow Beach, consisting mainly of the Cooloola section of Great Sandy National Park, excluding Teewah Village, but including the beach and other lands controlled by Sunshine Coast and Gympie Regional Councils should be declared a recreation area under the RAM Act and managed by the EPA. Presumably this would include the “foreshores” under Council control. The RAM Act allows fee collection via vehicle service permits and commercial permits which would be applied towards infrastructure development and maintenance.


The declaration process, including the RIS, will involve stakeholder consultation, public scrutiny and negotiation with landowners before the proposal is submitted to Cabinet for approval. Declaration is anticipated in early 2009. As Council is a landowner EPA must negotiate further on this proposal. Clarification of Council’s role under the Local Government Act 2003 for regulation of its foreshores and roads by local law for such things as commercial operations is required. The level of infrastructure development and maintenance to be funded from fees collected also needs discussion. 2.2 Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area The EPA will also be consulting further with Council on the draft management plan for the existing Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area. Clarification of Council’s role as joint trustee of the Reserve for Environmental and Recreation Purposes under the Land Act 1994 is required during this process. 3.0 VEHICLE MANAGEMENT The Teewah Beach Working Group recommendation to reduce beach speed limits to 50km/hr will be considered further in relation to peak holiday seasons and general practicability. Vehicle management for migratory bird and people protection is proposed by excluding vehicles from bird feeding and roosting sites at Inskip Point, and the last small beach on the north side of Double Island Point. 4.0 CAMPING MANAGEMENT

Inskip Point numbers to be accommodated: 3000 per night for short peak periods 1800 per night for majority of year

Management plan will include investigating potential new camping sites in the area (potentially investigated through Inskip Peninsula Master Plan)

Freshwater campground expanded to cater for 100 per night in peak times

High volume of campers creates an opportunity to explore commercial options for camping facilities at Inskip Point.

5.0 WORLD HERITAGE AREA The EPA is leading a joint Queensland and Commonwealth government process to have the Fraser Island World Heritage Area extended to include Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park. The Inskip Peninsula Master Plan is to propose new boundaries.


Full public consultation will occur on draft boundaries of the proposed expanded area during 2008. 6.0 COMMENTS As the Gympie Regional Council was only constituted on Wednesday 2 April and must be formally consulted in the future by the Environmental Protection Agency in relation to management options it was not deemed necessary to provide comments on the “Strategic Directions for Cooloola” document. Cooloola Shire Council input was given through the Inskip Point Working Group and the Teewah Beach Working Group. The Council was also engaged in negotiations with EPA and the Department of Natural Resources and Water during the State Land Audit process. Staff are also providing technical input into the Inskip Peninsula Master Planning process which is examining some of the issues canvassed in the Strategic Directions document.

P03/04/08 Moved: Cr L.J. Friske Seconded: Cr R.J. Dyne

Recommend that Council awaits further contact from the Environmental Protection Agency in relation to the consultation required: (i) pursuant to the Recreation Areas Management Act 2006 regarding

the: (1) proposed new Recreation Area; and (2) draft management plan for the Inskip Peninsula Recreation

Area; and (ii) regarding:

(1) potential new camping areas at the Cooloola Coast; (2) the proposed World Heritage Area listing; and (3) the Inskip Peninsula Master Plan.

Carried.


1/3 Queensland Heritage and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2007

Re: Minute: P04/04/08 Queensland Heritage and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2007

From: Director, Cultural Heritage, Environmental Protection Agency File: AA94/00017 Date: 17 December 2007 “In October 2007, the Queensland Heritage and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2007 was passed and the amended Act is scheduled to commence at the end of March 2008. You can access the Bill at the following address: http://legislation.govnet.qld.gov.au/Bills/52PDF/2007/QldHertOLegAB07.pdf You may be aware that Part 7B of the Act requires that local governments keep a local heritage register of places of cultural heritage significance in its area, and that a regulation may prescribe an Integrated Development Assessment code for development on a local heritage place. Part 7B need not apply provided that the local government has, in its planning scheme, identified places of local cultural heritage significance in its area, and that its planning scheme satisfactorily provides for the conservation of these places. The Environmental Protection Agency has prepared a draft Local Heritage Place Code in consultation with Department of Infrastructure and Planning (former component of Department of Local Government, Planning, Sport and Recreation), Local Government Association of Queensland, and various local governments. While the draft Local Heritage Place Code is intended to set a baseline for managing local heritage places, local governments are free to expand on this code. I attach a copy of the draft Local Heritage Place Code for your information and comment. Regulations providing for the Local Heritage Place Code and exemptions from the application of Part 7B are scheduled for commencement at the end of March 2008. While some local governments have indicated a preference to be exempted from part 7B of the Act due to their planning scheme provisions, others have advised that Part 7B of the Act provides significant administrative and operational benefits.


Could you please advise whether your local government is seeking to be exempted from Part 7B of the Act. Please refer to section 68A of the Act for the provisions relating to the non-application of part 7B. If your local government is seeking to be exempted from Park 7B of the Act, please demonstrate:

1. how your planning scheme identifies places of local cultural heritage significance, and

2. how your planning scheme provides for the conservation of places of cultural heritage significance.

The Queensland Heritage and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2007 must be completed by early February 2008 to meet the end of March 2008 commencement date. Therefore, your response by 30 January 2008 would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to discuss the draft principles, please contact Ken Horrigan, Project Manager, on (07) 3227 6490 or at [email protected]” Report: (Interim Manager Strategic Planning– K.A. Rolfe) 1.0 LOCAL HERITAGE REGISTER Amendments to the Queensland Heritage Act and the Integrated Planning Act 1997 commenced on the 31st March 2008. As from that date Councils are required to keep a Local Heritage Register. For the purposes of the Gympie Regional Council Schedule 1 “Heritage Places”, of the Cooloola Shire Council Planning Scheme is regarded to be Council’s Local Heritage Register. Development of places in the Local Heritage Register now requires assessment against a State IDAS code (refer Attachment 1), in addition to assessment against Council’s Heritage and Character Code. Within two years of the Act commencement the Local Heritage Register must be upgraded to meet the recording requirements stipulated in the Act. Substantial work has already been completed in this regard as a copy of the Register must be available for public inspection and Council will require the details in the assessment of applications (refer extract attached).


The Act provides a process whereby places can be added or removed from the Local Heritage Register. The intention must be publicly notified and the owners of the properties consulted. Adding or removing a place from the Local Heritage Register does not amend the planning scheme.


2.0 ASSESSMENT OF DEVELOPMENT Council will be the assessment manager for development that must be assessed against the IDAS code prepared pursuant to the amendments to the Queensland Heritage Act 1992. Council’s Heritage and Character Code also still applies. Development must therefore comply with both codes. 3.0 LOCAL HERITAGE PLACE CODE FOR IDAS The purpose of the code is to ensure development on a local heritage place is compatible with the cultural heritage significance of the place by: (a) preventing the demolition or removal of local heritage places; and (b) maintaining or encouraging the appropriate use of local heritage places; and (c) protecting the materials and setting of local heritage places; and (d) ensuring development on a local heritage place is compatible with the

cultural heritage significance of the place. 3.1 Material Change of Use The specific outcome when making a Material Change of Use of Premises is that it must be compatible with the ongoing conservation and management of the cultural heritage significance of the place. The matters that would be considered include: (i) whether the place currently has a viable use, (ii) if the existing use is of historic or cultural importance, (iii) the intensity of the proposed use; and (iv) the extent of alterations required as a consequence of the change of use. 3.2 Reconfiguring a Lot The specific outcome when reconfiguring a lot is that the reconfiguration does not: (i) reduce public access to the place; or (ii) obscure or destroy any pattern of historic subdivisions, the landscape

settings or the scale and consistency of urban precincts relating to the place.

3.3 Carrying out Building Work or Operational Work The first outcome for carrying out building work or operational work is that development must conserve the features and values of the place that contributes to its cultural heritage significance.


Solutions provided include that development does not alter, remove or conceal significant features of the place; or that development is minor and necessary to maintain a significant use for the place. Relocation of buildings or other significant features is to be considered only as a last resort as relocation generally diminishes the cultural heritage significance of a place. The second outcome is that changes to the place must be appropriately managed and documented. A solution provided is that the development is carried out in a manner that is compatible with a conservation management plan prepared in accordance with the Australia ICOMOS Charter for Places of Cultural Heritage Significance. Alternatively and archival quality photographic record is made of the features of the place that are destroyed because of the development. The third outcome is that the development does not adversely affect the character, setting or appearance of the place. To achieve this, the scale, location and design of development is to be compatible with the existing place, or it is to be unobtrusive and not readily seen from surrounding streets or other public places. The fourth outcome is that excavation or other earthworks is not to have a detrimental impact on archaeological sites. Development should therefore be minor and limited to those areas previously disturbed. Where sites have not experienced high levels of surface or subsurface disturbance, and therefore have greater potential to contain important archaeological artefacts, an archaeological investigation may be required to determine the impact of any proposed development that involves high levels of disturbance. 4.0 COMPARISON The State IDAS Code differs from the planning scheme Heritage and Character Code as follows: (i) it deals only with places of cultural heritage significance and not with

“character” houses; (ii) it regulates reconfiguring a lot; (iii) documentation of changes to a place must occur and conservation

management plans may be required where significant change is being proposed;

(iv) the cultural heritage values of a place must be considered in addition to the architecture and appearance of the place;

(v) impacts on archaeological sites must be considered.


5.0 ADDING PLACES Places may be added to the Local Heritage Register. A property owner is entitled to apply for compensation in accordance with the Integrated Planning Act 1997 if they suffer a loss as a result of the addition. 6.0 ADVISING PROPERTY OWNERS While Cooloola Shire Council has had previous lists of places of heritage significance subject to planning regulations, most owners would be unaware of the new regulations imposed by the Queensland Heritage Act 1992. The previous Cooloola Shire Council Heritage Sub-committee recommended that a letter be drafted and sent to all affected property owners advising of the implications. 7.0 HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE 7.1 Cooloola Shire Council Heritage Sub-committee Cooloola Shire Council ran a Heritage Sub-committee consisting of members of the public, staff and Councillors. Members assisted Council with the assessment of applications against the Heritage and Character Code and subsequently making recommendations to Council. 7.2 Gympie Regional Council Heritage Advisory Committee With these recent changes to the Queensland Heritage Act 1992 it is recommended that Gympie Regional Council considers the role, function and make up of a heritage advisory committee formally constituted under the Local Government Act 1993. Such a committee may be formed with only the responsibility to make recommendations to Council. “453 Advisory committees (1) An advisory committee— (a) must not be appointed as a standing committee; and (b) may include in its members persons who are not councillors. (2) A member of an advisory committee who is not a councillor may vote

on business before the committee.” The following actions could occur with the assistance of the Advisory Committee: (i) review the current “Gympie Regional Council Local Heritage Register”

ie. Schedule 1 of the Cooloola Shire Council Planning Scheme, to determine the relative importance of each place and whether it should remain on the register;


(ii) investigate suitable places for the “Gympie Regional Council Local Heritage Register” from within the former Kilkivan Shire and Division 3 Tiaro Shire;

(iii) check the Register for possible amendments or additions to individual listings; and

(iv) assessment of new applications against the State IDAS code with recommendations to be submitted to the Gympie Regional Council for its decision.

P04/04/08 Moved: Cr A.J. Perrett Seconded: Cr L.J. Friske

Recommend that Council: (a) sends a letter to those property owners now listed on the “Gympie

Regional Council Local Heritage Register” to inform them of the implications of the recent amendments to the Queensland Heritage Act 1992; such letter to be drafted for Council consideration prior to sending; and

(b) forms a Heritage Advisory Committee pursuant to Section 453 of the Local Government Act 1993;

(c) request the Heritage Advisory Committee draft a Committee Charter for Council’s consideration; and

(d) requests the Heritage Advisory Committee to: (i) review Schedule 1 of the Cooloola Shire Council Planning

Scheme to determine the relative importance of each place and whether it should remain on the Gympie Regional Council Local Heritage Register; and

(ii) investigate suitable places for the Gympie Regional Council Local Heritage Register from within the former Kilkivan Shire and Division 3 Tiaro Shire; and

(iii) check the Register for possible amendments or additions to individual listings; and

(iv) prepare reports for Council consideration in respect of each of the above matters.

Carried.

P05/04/08 Moved: Cr A.J. Perrett Seconded: Cr R.J. Dyne

Further that Planning & Development Committee recommends Recommend that Cr J. Watt be included as a Committee member of the Heritage Advisory Committee. to be confirmed at the next General Meeting to be held on the 23rd April 2008.

Carried. MINUTE G37/04/08 REFERS


Mr K.A. Mason (Chief Executive Officer) left the meeting at 10.30 a.m. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING The meeting adjourned for morning tea 10.30 a.m. RESUMPTION OF MEETING The meeting resumed at 10:42 a.m. SECTION 7: “IN COMMITTEE” ITEMS

The Chairman advised that Council was going “Into Committee” to discuss the following matters:- 1. Environment Levy 2008/2009 2. Planning & Development Staffing matters

COUNCIL IN COMMITTEE P06/04/08 Moved: Cr A.J. Perrett Seconded: Cr J Watt

That pursuant to the provisions of Section 463 of the Local Government Act, Council resolves to close the meeting to the public and move “into committee” to consider the following matter/s:- 1. Environment Levy 2008/2009 2. Planning & Development Staffing matters

Further, that in relation to the provisions of Section 250 of the Act, 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


COUNCIL OUT OF COMMITTEE P07/04/08 Moved: Cr L.J. Friske Seconded: Cr J Watt

That proceedings be resumed in Open Council.

Carried.

7/1 Environment Levy 2008/2009

P07/04/08 Moved: Cr A.J. Perrett Seconded: Cr J. Watt

Recommmend that Council refer this matter to next Planning & Development Meeting to be held on 7th May 2008.

Carried.

7/2 Planning & Development Staffing Matters

P08/04/08 Moved: Cr J Watt Seconded: Cr A.J. Perrett

That a meeting be arranged between the Mayor, Chairman of Planning & Development Committee, Chairman of Corporate Governance & Finance Committee, Chief Executive Officer and the Director of Finance and the Director of Planning & Development to discuss Planning & Development staffing issues.

Carried.


SECTION 1: STRATEGIC PLANNING MATTERS 1/4 Renewal of Special Lease 21/51675 - 1210 Diggings Road, Glastonbury

Re: Minute: P10/04/08 Application for Further Dealing Currently Known as Special Lease 21/51675

From: Department of Natural Resources and Water File: PG94/46 Date: 8th February, 2008 “The Department is investigating the renewal of Special Lease 21/51675, parish of Brooyar. The enclosed Smartmap shows the subject land and the surrounding locality. Please advise this Department of your views regarding the application. If you object to the application your reasons must be provided in writing. Your response is required by close of business on 8 April, 2008. If you wish to provide a response but are unable to do so before the due date, please contact me before the due date to arrange a more suitable timeframe. If a response is not received by the due date and no alternative arrangements have been made, it will be assumed you have no objections or requirements in relation to this matter. Wherever possible, it will be appreciated that when correspondence is directed to State Land Asset Management (SLAM) that this be forwarded electronically to [email protected] Any hard copy correspondence received will be electronically scanned and filed, so that it can be processed by eLVAS. For this reason, it is recommended that any attached plans, sketches or maps be no larger than A3-sized. If you wish to discuss your application please contact this office on (07) 54 805 343 quoting reference number 2008/000969”.


Report: (Strategic Planner – R.N. Halse) 1.0 Land Details The aforementioned Special Lease is situated on land legally described as Lot 39 on SP132149 Parish of Brooyar and the County of Lennox. The site is approximately 14.2 ha in size and is currently leased to Brian John Conway. According to the Cooloola Planning Scheme 2005 the site is located in the Rural Planning Zone with the following overlays on the site. It should be noted that these overlays have no bearing on the decision to renew the Special Lease.

Regional ecological value area; GQAL Class A; Habitat value local fauna; Bushfire prone area; Moderate, low, very low erosion potential;

2.0 Council’s Response

Council has no tenure interest in this property or any adjoining property. On this basis there are no objections in relation to the renewal of Special Lease 21/51675.


It is therefore considered acceptable for the applicant to continue with the current activities practiced on this land.

P10/04/08 Moved: Cr L.J. Friske Seconded: Cr J. Watt

Recommend that Council advise the Department of Natural Resources and Water that it has no objections or requirements in relation to the renewal of Special Lease 21/51675.

Carried.

1/5 Renewal of Term Lease 214986- Lake Borumba

Re: Minute: P11/04/08 Application for Further Dealing Currently Known as Term Lease 214986

From: Department of Natural Resources and Water File: PG94/46 Date: 8th February, 2008 “The Department is investigating the renewal of Term Lease 214986, parish of Yabba. The enclosed Smartmap shows the subject land and the surrounding locality. Please advise this Department of your views regarding the application. If you object to the application your reasons must be provided in writing. Your response is required by close of business on 8 April, 2008. If you wish to provide a response but are unable to do so before the due date, please contact me before the due date to arrange a more suitable timeframe. If a response is not received by the due date and no alternative arrangements have been made, it will be assumed you have no objections or requirements in relation to this matter. Wherever possible, it will be appreciated that when correspondence is directed to State Land Asset Management (SLAM) that this be forwarded electronically to [email protected] Any hard copy correspondence received will be electronically scanned and filed, so that it can be processed by eLVAS. For this reason, it is recommended that any attached plans, sketches or maps be no larger than A3-sized. If you wish to discuss your application please contact this office on (07) 54 805 343 quoting reference number 2008/000955”.


Report: (Strategic Planner – R.N. Halse) 1.0 Land Details The aforementioned Term Lease is situated on land legally described as D/LX811648 Parish of Yabba and the County of Lennox. The land is designated as Forestry Reserve and is approximately 787 ha in size. This site is currently leased by David James Lewis. According to the Cooloola Planning Scheme 2005 the site is located in the Community Zone with the following overlays on the site; it should be noted that these overlays have no bearing on the decision to renew the Term Lease.

State ecological value area; Regional ecological value area; Bushfire prone area; High bushfire risk area; Remnant of concern/Dom; Remnant of concern/SubDom; Forestry reserve; GQAL Class A;


2.0 Council’s Response It is recommended that Council offer no objections in relation to the renewal of Term Lease 214986. It is considered it as acceptable for the applicant to continue grazing livestock over this allotment.

P11/04/08 Moved: Cr L.J. Friske Seconded: Cr A.J. Perrett

Recommend that Council advise the Department of Natural Resources and Water that it has no objections or requirements in relation to the renewal of Term Lease 214986.

Carried.

1/7 Inskip Peninsula Master Plan – Status Report

Re: Minute: P12/04/08 Inskip Peninsula Master Plan – Status Report From: Interim Director of Planning & Development – M. Hartley File: DG00130 Date: 02 April 2008 Report: (Interim Director of Planning & Development – M. Hartley) The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Master Plan are included in the Councillor’s information booklet. The TOR were tabled and considered at the General Meeting of the former Cooloola Shire Council on 11 March 2008. The intent of the Master Plan, as identified in the TOR, is to guide the future use of State Land on the Inskip Peninsula. Integral to the study is the 199.5 hectare Development Lease area for Rainbow Shores Stage 2, as illustrated in Figure 2 attached to the TOR. There is a long standing, but still current development application proposing residential and other development over this land, with an ultimate population of some 6500. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a concurrence agency for the application and is yet to provide its concurrence agency response. As per the latest extension agreed by the applicant, EPA’s assessment period currently concludes on 9 July 2008. One of the key tasks to be completed as part of the Master Plan involves a review of the material submitted by Rainbow Shores Pty Ltd as part of its development application and a consideration of the implications of a “like for like” land swap of the current Development Lease area for a new lease area.


Importantly, the Master Plan is a State driven project, with the lead agency being the Coordinator General’s office within the Department of Infrastructure and Planning (the Department). Council is not a partner in this project, and is not (and will not be) party to any negotiations with Rainbow Shores Pty Ltd concerning a possible land swap. Council’s participation in this project is by invitation only, and to date has been limited to officer attendance at working group meetings to provide technical and other advice based on local knowledge. The working group is chaired by the Department and comprises representation from the Departments of Natural Resources and Water, Tourism, Regional Development and Industry and the Environmental Protection Agency. Early working group meetings were attended by the Strategic Planner; however at meetings in February and March 2008 Council resolved to include the Chair of the Planning Committee, the Chair of the Works and Services Committee and the Director of Engineering on the working group. In a response dated 10 March 2008, the Department advised that “it would be appreciated if the Council could limit its nomination for representation on the working group to one Council officer who possesses the ability to effectively provide technical advice about Inskip Peninsula and interact at a technical level with other working group members during preparation of the Master Plan” In light of the Department’s response, the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Engineering attended the most recent work group meeting on 18 March 2008. Infrastructure provision (water supply and effluent disposal) was discussed at length, and it is important that the Director of Engineering continue to attend future work group meetings at which infrastructure and other engineering issues are discussed. The Director of Planning and Development and Director of Engineering also participated in a teleconference with the Consultant’s planning and engineering staff on 2 April 2008 to further discuss infrastructure and operational planning issues. Conclusion Given the technical nature of the working group’s activities and the Department’s response to Council’s earlier nominations, it is suggested that the Director of Planning and Development be nominated as Council’s representative to attend future work group meetings, with the Director of Engineering to attend and participate as required. In relation to broader Council involvement, a draft of the Master Plan will be released by the Department for community consultation prior to being finalised. Council will be able to comment formally on the document at that time.


P12/04/08 Moved: Cr R.J. Dyne Seconded: Cr J Watt

Recommend that Council: 1. note the contents of the report; and 2. advise the Department of Infrastructure and Planning that in

response to its letter of 10 March 2008, Council’s representative on the working group will be the Director of Planning and Development, with the Director of Engineering and Councillor Friske to attend and participate as required.

Carried.

1/8 Land Use and Infrastructure Planning Study Update

Re: Minute: P13/04/08 Land Use and Infrastructure Planning Study Update

From: Director of Planning & Development – M. Hartley File: CG06/00224 Date: 09 April 2008 Report: (Director of Planning & Development – M. Hartley) Following the announcement of the proposed Traveston Crossing Dam, the State Government decided to prepare a Land Use and Infrastructure Planning Study over the affected area of the Mary Valley. Lead agencies for the study were the planning arm of the former Department of Local Government, Planning, Sport and Recreation and the Office of Urban Management, both now part of the Department of Infrastructure and Planning (DIP). The primary purpose of the study is to investigate the land use and infrastructure implications in the affected area if the dam proceeds. Initial consultation in the form of community meetings throughout the Mary Valley occurred between November 2006 and May 2007, and a draft of the study was originally due for release for broader community consultation in July last year. The release date was subsequently altered to September 2007, and then further delayed following the release of the EIS. Council has yet to see a draft of the study, although the writer was invited to read and comment on the draft study in late November last year. Officers from the then DLGPSR and OUM also briefed Cooloola Shire Council on the study in early December 2007.


The April 2008 issue of the newsletter from the Community Futures Task Force is included as Attachment 2 to the Agenda. The newsletter provides an update on the status of the study, and confirms that release of the study is now pending state and federal assessment of the proposed dam. The newsletter advises that if the dam is approved, the draft planning study will be released for public comment – subject to any revisions required as part of the dam’s approval. If the dam is not approved, the DIP will review the draft study and determine the best way forward, in consultation with residents and local councils. Discussions with DIP officers have confirmed the latest release arrangements. It is understood that the main reason for the altered timing is the release of the EIS, the process for which DIP officers now consider should be finalised before proceeding further with the Land Use and Infrastructure Study. The rationale is understood to be that the planning and infrastructure considerations in the Mary Valley will differ depending on whether or not the dam is approved and the study, when released, should reflect the ultimate decision.

P13/04/08 Moved: Cr R.J. Dyne Seconded: Cr J Watt

Recommend that Council write to the Minister, Department of Infrastructure and Planning asking for a copy of the Draft Land Use and Infrastructure Study, pointing out the fact that the need for the Land Use Study has already been triggered by the announcement of the proposed Traveston Dam and the acquisition of 70% of the properties, and no longer dependent on the decision as to whether the dam proceeds or not.

Carried.


SECTION 2: PLANNING APPLICATIONS 2/1 DA14725 – Material Change of Use – Special Industry (Manufacturing of

Organic Compost) & Environmentally Relevant Activity #53 – Soil Conditioner Manufacturing – 98 Woondum Road, Kybong – The Alvin Corbet Family Trust FILE NO: Minute: P14/04/08 DA14725 APPLICANT: The Alvin Corbet Family Trust

LANDOWNER: Alvin Roy Corbet as Trustee RPD: Lot 1 RP173216 SITE ADDRESS: 98 Woondum Road, Kybong CURRENT USE OF LAND: Vacant PROPOSAL: Material Change of Use – Special

Industry (Manufacturing of Organic Compost) & Environmentally Relevant Activity #53 – Soil Conditioner Manufacturing

PLANNING SCHEME: Cooloola Shire ZONE: Rural LEVEL OF ASSESSMENT: Impact APPLICATION ADVERTISED: 22 September 2007 ADVERTISING CLOSED: 17 October 2007 SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED: 2


Report: (Planning Officer – M.A. Kucera)

1.0 Introduction This application seeks Council’s approval for the use of a site at Kybong for a Special Industry involving the manufacturing of organic compost. 1.1 The Proposal The applicant proposes to manufacture and compost organic materials. Such materials include pine bark, woodchips and animal manures. A range of processes are proposed for the site including receiving the materials, blending of various materials, drying of some materials and storing. Stacks of materials are nominated as being no greater than 4 metres in height.


It is proposed for the site to operate Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings, within normal industrial hours. 1.2 Site Description The site is vacant, with nearly all remnant vegetation having been cleared and earthworks completed without the necessary approvals being obtained prior to the work being carried out.


1.3 Surrounding Land Uses Surrounding uses are primarily rural in nature, with some dominant exceptions being the GB masonary site which borders the highway, a cattery and kennel further north on Woondum Road and an antique shop on the highway service road. 2.0 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS 2.1 Intent of the Zone The intent of the Rural Zone is to allow for: - rural uses to predominate; - valuable economic resources, including extractive resources, good quality

agricultural land and timber, to be sustainably used; - industrial uses that:

(a) create a demonstrated community benefit and economic opportunity; and

(b) are of a nature and scale precluding a location in other zones; (c) must be located in proximity to economic resources; are sensitively located in accordance with community

expectations. The proposal can be seen to comply with this intent as organic compost manufacturing would not be an activity that would be suitable in most other zones. 2.2 Compliance with the Planning Scheme

2.2.1 Scheme Definition The scheme defines the use as a Special Industry. Soil conditioning is specifically nominated under the definition. 2.2.2 Development Provisions The proposal is ‘Impact Assessable’ development in the Rural Zone.

2.3 Local and/or State Planning Policies There are no state or local planning policies applicable to this application.


3.0 PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS 3.1 Appropriateness of the Proposal Uses that involve the decomposition of organic wastes have a number of potential negative impacts on adjoining premises such as dust and odour. The machinery used during the process also has the potential to create noise emissions. In addition to potential impacts on surrounding residents, there are also a number of environmental factors to consider such as stormwater run-off and leaching of the soil from the degrading material. All of these issues require detailed management plans to satisfy Council, as the assessment manager, that the operation of the site can be appropriately managed to address these potential impacts. 3.2 Impact on Amenity The following potential impacts on amenity are identified: - odour from the decomposition of organic materials; - noise from the machinery used during the process; - air quality from particles that have become air bourne from the site. These issues were raised in the request for further information issued in relation to the proposal. The applicant declined to adequately address these issues through providing supporting information and responded with the assertion that they did not believe these concerns would be an issue. 3.3 Site Access and Traffic The applicant proposes to access the site from Woondum Road. The traffic implications of the proposal are further detailed in the Design Department report below. Due to the likely increase in traffic as a result of the proposal, a contribution towards road upgrades would be justifiable and is able to be levied under Planning Scheme Policy 10: Roadworks Contributions. 3.4 Car Parking For Special Industries involving outdoor use areas car parking is required at the rate of 1 space per 100m2 of total use area. Given the extensive area of use proposed and the range of uses the Special Industry definition encompasses, this is not considered an appropriate measure of car parking demand on the site.


A total of 5 employees are proposed. To allow for other visitors to the site a total of 7 spaces is considered adequate for the proposed use. 3.5 Flooding The site is not known to be subject to flooding. 3.6 Landscaping Given the nominated maximum height of 4 metres for the composting stacks landscaping is warranted along the frontage of the site to reduce the visual impacts of the proposal. Trees growing in height to a minimum of 6 metres should be required to screen the activities occurring on the site.

3.7 Environmental Impact An Environmental Management Plan has been submitted with the application as a result of the information request issued. The plan takes a reactive approach in relation to the environmental and amenity issues associated with the proposal. The site is mapped as containing koala habitat area and locally significant vegetation. However, as previously mentioned, the majority of the remnant vegetation on the site has already been cleared. A small patch of vegetation remains in the north-eastern corner of the site and a suitable condition will be prepared in order to prevent further clearing of this remnant vegetation. Stormwater management from the site is a significant issue. The applicant proposes to allow run off to enter the dam on the site, which is to be utilised as a sediment basin. It is intended that grassed swale drains be used to divert this run off into the dam. Concern is raised in relation to leaching issues around the stormwater management practices proposed. It is stated that water would run off into the dam on the site and be re-used as a non-potable supply. However, this fails to address the settlement of sediment at the base of the dam and the potential for leaching to occur into the soil below and groundwater table. This issue has not been addressed in the Environmental Management Plan submitted with the application.

3.8 Site Contamination The site is not listed on the Environmental Management Register and is not known to be contaminated.


3.9 Utilities and Services

On-site water and sewerage will be required to service the proposal as it is outside Council’s water and sewerage reticulation networks. 4.0 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION The application was advertised for public comment in accordance with the requirements of the Integrated Planning Act and two submissions were received. 4.1 Grounds for Submission Submitter Issue Staff Comment Lack of detail on methods, monitoring and guidelines.

Valid point. Additional information is required to properly address this issue.

Incomplete response to information requested by Council.

Valid point. Not all items requested to be provided have been supplied and are considered necessary to make a decision.

No detail on airbourne particles.

Valid point. Additional information is therefore required to properly address this issue.

Concerns about combustible materials in close proximity to forests.

Potential exists for materials to combust in limited circumstances. It is noted that this aspect has not been adequately addressed by the applicant. Additional information is therefore required to properly address this issue.

Vehicle numbers and noise Valid point. No noise assessment has been provided for machinery operating on the site or visiting the site. Additional information is therefore required to properly address this issue.

Access inadequate for the proposal.

Agreed. Addressed in the Design Department report below.

Within proposed highway route.

Addressed below in advice agency response and staff comments.

Monitoring of site works if approved.

Valid point. The applicant has previously shown a lack on interest in meeting legislative requirements in terms of obtaining the necessary approvals prior to commencing works on site. Approval of the proposal is likely to result in a substantial monitoring role for Council given the number of potential impacts on residents.


The submitter issues are valid concerns. Additional information should be required from the applicant adequately addressing these concerns, in order for Council to be able to fully assess the proposal. 5.0 CONSULTATION

5.1 Internal

(a) Department of Engineering

Report: (Design Department Technical Officer – A.C. Walsh) This engineering report is based on the report and additional information submitted by the applicant to establish a Special Industry – Manufacture of Organic Compost on land at 98 Woondum Road, Kybong.

TRAFFIC From the information supplied by the applicant it is expected the proposed

development would generate some 36 trips per day with 30% approximately being commercial vehicles, ie. large trucks and dog trailer or semi trailers. This equates to 2.6 times that of a rural residential property allowing credit of 10 trips for as of right use for a dwelling. Hence a contribution of $25,595.00 could be justified even though this road is not included in the relevant Policy.

PROPOSED HAUL ROUTE / FRONTAGE ROAD The proposed haulage route to the site will be via the Bruce Highway to the

entrance some 900 metres east along Woondum Road. Woondum Road is constructed to a 5.0 metre wide sealed road standard. The access point should be located further to the east to prevent vehicles accessing the site directly from the curve in Woondum Road, thus avoiding a point of conflict with vehicles travelling west along Woondum Road.

BRUCE HIGHWAY (COOROY TO CURRA) The Bruce Highway (Cooroy – Curra) Strategic Planning Study identifies the

proposed corridor impacting on the proposed development as the study indicates the road corridor traversing the lot. Woondum Road is proposed to remain on its present alignment with a road overpass to traverse the highway corridor.

WATER SUPPLY As there is not a reticulated water supply in this area, the applicant will be

required to provide a water supply to meet the requirements of the Health and Environmental Services Section.

EFFLUENT DISPOSAL Effluent disposal will be required to meet the requirements of the Queensland

Plumbing and Wastewater Code.


OTHER SERVICES Power and communication services to be provided by the developer at their

expense. FLOODING / STORMWATER DRAINAGE Flooding and stormwater drainage will not be a concern to the development

however runoff form the development would be required to met the relevant environmental controls.

SUBMISSIONS Two submissions were received by Council. One raised concerns of the position of the access point which has been addressed in the above report. 5.2 External

(a) Department of Main Roads (Third Party Advice) Although not a formal concurrence agency, the application was referred to the Department for comment given the entire site may in the future be resumed for the Bruce Highway corridor. The Department responded by requesting that Council refuse the application and further that the applicant had been informed prior to lodging the application that the site was included within the proposed corridor area. However, as the final corridor location for the Bruce Highway has not been officially determined, it would be inappropriate for Council to utilise this reasoning alone as grounds for refusal. (b) Powerlink (Advice Agency) The application was referred to Powerlink as an advice agency as an electricity easement in their favour exists over a substantial portion of the site. The location of the proposed storage bins is not able to be approved by Powerlink as it is within the conductor shadow area of the future Woolooga-Cooroy 275,000 volt transmission line. Amendments to meet the requirements of Powerlink are required in order to demonstrate compliance with the terms and conditions relating to the easement. Powerlink have also advised that works within the easement are not to generate excessive quantities of dust. The majority of vegetation on the site has been cleared and no dust mitigation measures are in place or proposed as part of this application.


Additionally, dam water levels are not to interfere with access to infrastructure. Given that the dam is constructed within the easement and no information has been provided on dam water levels, it is unclear how the applicant would be able to comply with this requirement. Further, the existing dam is to be utilised as a sediment basin and would require maintenance from time to time with machinery, which may conflict with future exclusion zones within the conductor shadow area.

(b) Environmental Protection Agency The EPA has given conditional approval to the ERA aspect of the proposal, with conditions that reduce the applicant’s ability to use some of the organic products applied for as part of this application. The organic materials approved for storage and use in the manufacture of soil conditioner products on the proposed site include pine bark, pine and hardwood chips, sawdust and green waste and excludes dry animal manures. No formal advice from the applicant has been submitted to amend the proposal in response to the EPA conditions. Verbal discussion between the Council staff and EPA officers indicates that the restrictive conditions on material able to be used is a direct result of the lack of information provided with the application. (c) Department of Natural Resources Conditions have been provided for attachment to any approval. 6.0 CONCLUSION Given the lack of adequate information provided with the application to enable a full and proper assessment of the proposal staff cannot at this stage recommend the issue of a development permit. Given the general acceptability of the use itself, however, it is considered appropriate that a preliminary approval be issued. This doesn’t authorise the commencement of the use and will allow the outstanding matters not addressed to be dealt with through the subsequently required application for a development permit.



Recommend that Council, as Assessment Manager, issue a Preliminary Approval for development application DA14725 for Material Change of Use – Special Industry (Manufacture of Organic Compost) & ERA #53 – Soil Conditioner Manufacturing over Lot 1 RP173216 located at 98 Woondum Road, Kybong subject to the following conditions: Assessment Manager’s Conditions 1. 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 a Material Change of Use; (b) Development Permit for Building Work; (c) Development Permit for Operational Work (Site Works);

and (ii) development authorised by the above permits has been

completed to the satisfaction of Council’s Chief Executive Officer.

2. The subsequent application for a development permit for a material

change of use is to be supported by the following: (i) an assessment of odour from the proposal, carried out by a

suitably qualified professional. The assessment should include, but not be limited to:

- identification of potential sources of odour from the development; and

- measures to be implemented to manage the impact from these potential sources to nearby residents and visitors.

(ii) noise assessment of the proposal, carried out by a suitably

qualified professional, identifying potential sources of noise and recommending appropriate ameliorative measures.

(iii) an Environmental Management Plan for the proposal. The

plan should identify potential impacts of the proposal and measures to be undertaken to mitigate such impacts and include issues such as:

- dust sources and mitigation; - waste management procedures; - fuel storage; and - complaints management procedures.


(iv) Revised list of raw materials to be used in the manufacturing, taking into consideration the conditions imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency.

(v) Details on proposed controls to prevent/manage fly breeding

and other potential pests that result from the proposed activities.

(vi) Stormwater management plan outlining measures to prevent

any non-organic materials entering natural waterways and groundwater.

(vii) Details on how the proposal will be able to comply with the

requirements of Powerlink contained in their letter dated 29 November 2007.

Carried.


2/2 DA16371 – Material Change of Use of Premises – Multi-Residential (Four

Dwelling Units) – 12 Somerset Street, Gympie – Don Ironside Planning & Drafting Services FILE NO: Minute: P15/04/08 DA16371 APPLICANT: Don Ironside Planning & Drafting

Services LANDOWNER: M & L Jakeman RPD: Lot 23 MPH40397 SITE ADDRESS: 12 Somerset Street, Gympie CURRENT USE OF LAND: Residential PROPOSAL: Material Change of Use – Multi

Residential (Four Dwelling Units) ZONE: Housing PREFERRED USE AREA: Mixed Housing PLANNING AREA: Gympie APPLICATION ADVERTISED: 4 December 2007 ADVERTISING CLOSED: 11 January 2008 SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED: Two


Report: (Administration Officer – K.M. Fuller) 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Proposal This application seeks a development permit for four (4) townhouse style units over two storeys. Each unit is proposed to be three (3) bedrooms plus a study and a single garage. Additional areas for visitor car parking are proposed and private and communal open space areas are incorporated within the development.


1.2 Site Description The site is 1 213m2 in area and is improved by a dwelling and domestic outbuilding. 1.3 Surrounding Land Uses All surrounding land uses are of a residential nature.


2.0 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS 2.1 Intent of the Zone The Housing Zone aims to provide a range of housing forms, with a high level of amenity and well designed, attractive medium density housing 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 As the application involves more than one dwelling it is classified as ‘Multi-Residential’ by the planning scheme. 2.2.2 Development Provisions – Material Change of Use Applications for Multi-Residential uses in the Mixed Housing Preferred Use Area are Impact Assessable and not subject to assessment by specific codes, but the entire planning scheme. However, the following codes are relevant. Gympie Planning Area Code Effects of Use The development is considered to be able to achieve amenity requirements for light and noise emission. Conditions have been included to avoid significant adverse effects on adjoining and surrounding premises. Provision and Effects of Works Proposal complies with number of storeys however height exceeds the maximum requirement in parts. See assessment below in Multi-residential Code. Multi Residential Code Site coverage for the development is 31%, below the 40% maximum nominated in the planning scheme. Plot ratio also meets scheme requirements. Each dwelling unit provides at least 35m2 of private open space and minimum dimensions of 3 metres. Units 1 and 2 do not meet the requirement of having at least one area with minimum dimensions of 4 metres, however these two areas do contain an area of at least 16m2 and are accessible from the living area. This is considered acceptable with regard to the Specific Outcome.


Communal open space areas are to be provided at the rate of 0.2m2 per square metre of Gross Floor Area. The proposal exceeds this requirement. Refuse storage areas are proposed to be located on the external wall at the entry to each unit. A condition has been included requiring screening of refuse areas to comply with the Specific Outcome. Maximum height in the Gympie Planning Area for the Housing Zone is 8.5 metres and two storeys. The proposal is two storey and achieves the maximum height requirements on the northern elevation. Due to the topography of the site the southern elevation has a maximum height of 10 metres. The units are stepped to avoid a solid roof line. The feature roof gable above the upper balcony and use of windows and sliding doors on the lower level provide detail and detract from appearing excessive in height and dominating the southern elevation. Regardless, the units are shown to be built on filled area and could easily be redesigned to be cut in and ensure the maximum height does not exceed 8.5 metres. No planning grounds have been provided with the application to support the increased height and given its ability to comply, a condition of approval is recommended requesting the submission of amended plans prior to obtaining a development permit for building work. Dwelling intensity complies with requirements of one (1) dwelling per 250m2 of site area proposing four dwellings for a 1 213m2 lot. The building achieves minimum setbacks in accordance with the planning scheme provisions for multi-residential development. The proposal does not meet the requirement of the minimum road (reserve) width for multi-residential development of 16 metres and concern is raised in terms of the increased traffic generated by this development and ability of Somerset Street to adsorb this additional load. Refer to Design Department report below. Erosion and Sediment Control Code No conflict is raised with the code, with appropriate sediment control measures able to be conditioned at the operational works stage of the application. Landscaping Code Landscaping provisions for multi-residential development include: - 2 metres wide averaging 3 metres wide along all frontages where

buildings are not built to the boundary;


- minimum 2 metres wide along each side and rear boundary where buildings are not built to boundary; and

- car parking areas landscaped with shade trees. The proposal is able to comply with these requirements and this will be subject to a detailed assessment upon submission of an Operational Works application. Infrastructure Works Code The site is serviced by all of the items listed in the provision of works table in the code, other than a footpath. There is presently no footpath in Somerset Street and a small section as a result of this proposal is not considered warranted. Water Supply and Sewerage Headworks charges are applicable in addition to a footpath contribution in accordance with Planning Scheme Policy 9 – Footpath and Cycleway Contributions. Vehicle Parking and Access Code The overall outcomes of this code are the provision of sufficient vehicle parking for users of the premises on site, adequate circulation space within the site and safe and efficient movement of vehicles at ingress or egress points. The Planning Scheme nominates a car parking requirement of 1.5 spaces per dwelling for multi-residential development. For this development this equates to six spaces. The proposal nominates eight spaces, however the additional two spaces are considered warranted given that each unit has potentially four bedrooms. 2.3 Local and/or State Planning Policies There are no local or state planning policies applicable to this application. 3.0 PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS 3.1 Appropriateness of the Proposal The application proposes four units in the mixed housing preferred use area. The location is appropriate.


3.2 Impact on Amenity Many buildings in the general area are only single storey and as such a development can potentially have an impact on the existing amenity of the area. Privacy for the unit development and existing dwelling houses is best maintained through the provision of a fence and landscaping along the side and rear boundaries. It is recommended that a solid type fence be provided along the northern boundary to reduce potential noise and lighting associated with use of the driveway. The first floor balcony and ground floor patio areas for each unit are approximately 4m2 in area. Given this size it is considered unlikely that excessive noise will be generated from these areas toward the nearby dwellings. These areas are also setback between 2 - 4 metres from the boundary and will require fencing and landscaping. 3.3 Site Access and Traffic The site is located at a split road section of Somerset Street. The proposed use will generate additional traffic and a contribution for this is justified. 3.4 Flooding The site is not known to be subject to flooding. 3.5 Need for Increased Community Services and Facilities Council does not currently levy park and recreation contributions for unit developments. 3.6 Site Contamination The site is not listed on the Environmental Management Register. 3.7 Utilities and Services The site is presently serviced by reticulated water and sewerage and headworks charges are applicable in accordance with Planning Scheme Policy 7 – Water Supply and Sewerage Headworks Contributions, Works External and Works Internal. Credit exists for one dwelling house.


4.0 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION The application was advertised for public comment in accordance with the requirements of the Integrated Planning Act and two submissions were received. 4.1 Grounds for Submission Submitter issue Staff Comments Is this development a body corporate management

Developer could potentially create separate titles through a building format plan which would be required to be submitted to Council for endorsement

Is there adequate common property, visitor parking, space for ingress & egress and landscaping provisions

Communal open space complies with requirements of the Planning Scheme as does visitor parking. Ingress and egress can be achieved on site. Conditions have been included requiring a Landscaping Plan prepared in accordance with Planning Scheme requirements

Measures to minimise noise pollution Conditioned to require all appliances and equipment to be installed to prevent unreasonable noise emissions. Retaining walls, fencing and landscaping to be put in place

Disposal of effluent and household water generated from increased use of site

Adequate infrastructure exists to cater for proposed development

Kerb & channel in front of 12 & 14 Somerset Street result in flooding of street

Council has no record or evidence this is a problem at this location

Traffic congestion Adequate resident and visitor parking available on site

Australian Native Hoop Pine located on common boundary with 14 Somerset Street

Conditions to be placed on any Operational Work/Building Work application to monitor excavating and erosion control

Environmental Impact Study is mandatory when four or more units are proposed

Site is not identified as a Conservation Significant Area

Illegal easement / stormwater drain discharging water into 2 & 14 Palm Crescent

Interallotment drainage imposed as part of conditions of approval


Type of internal road. Measures to stop stormwater cascading into adjoining properties

Adequate conditions can be imposed to address issues at Operational Works phase of development

Compensation under Section 20 of the Local Government Act

This development has been assessed under Council’s current Planning Scheme and Policies. This section of the Local Government Act holds no relevance to the proposal

5.0 INTERNAL CONSULTATION (a) Department of Engineering Report: (Design Department Technical Officer – A.C. Walsh) This engineering report is based on the information submitted by Don Ironside Planning and Drafting Services to remove an existing dwelling and develop 4 x 4 bedroom units at 12 Somerset Street, Gympie. TRAFFIC Based on similar applications, a four (4) bedroom unit has the ability to generate traffic equivalent to a three (3) bedroom single dwelling. Therefore, a contribution towards intersection improvements of $852 is applicable. FRONTAGE ROAD/ACCESS The proposed development has frontage to the divided section of Somerset Street which at this location has a lane width of 5 metres. As Somerset Street is on a town bus route a No Standing at Any Time zone (8am to 5pm Monday – Friday, 8am to 12pm Saturday) is in place along this section of the street from No’s 8-20. With the potential for a car to park on the street outside these hours, Council may consider the signs to be changed to No Stopping. WATER SUPPLY Adequate water supply is available for the proposed development, however the existing service will be required to be upgraded. A master meter and individual meters to each unit will be required if separate title is proposed. Headworks charges to apply based on Council’s Policy and existing credits. SEWERAGE The existing sewer main that traverses the lot will be required to be relocated clear of the proposed development. A letter from an adjoining property owner was submitted giving permission for a section of the sewer to be relocated onto his property ie Lot 122 on MPH 14212. A final civil design will be required to be submitted to Council for approval.


The sewer will be required to be relocated clear of the proposed building otherwise the development will be required to be assessed under Council’s Policy PR-WS-2 “Building Over Sewers”. STORMWATER DRAINAGE An existing stormwater pipe from a pit in Somerset Street traverses the property and discharges onto the Western boundary of (Lot 1 on MPH 40397) owned by P & N Galluzzo. As the discharge from this pipe is onto the Galluzzo property which is subject to legal proceedings with Council, it is considered that Council does not have the right to allow the additional flow of stormwater from this development to be connected and discharged through the existing pipe onto the said property. This being the case, a retention basin should be installed to ensure the flow of stormwater onto the adjacent property is no greater than that at present or permission be obtained from the adjoining property for discharge rights. An easement will be required over the existing pipe within the development with Council meeting the cost of survey and registration fees. This is the procedure applied by Council to other applications of like nature. A Q100 overland flow path from the stormwater pit in Somerset Street will be required through the property to ensure stormwater run off does not have a detrimental effect on the development. The existing stormwater pit located in the driveway is to be reconstructed to match the profile of Council’s Standard Drawing R-05. OTHER SERVICES Power and communication services are available to the site. Street lighting is adequate at this location. SUBMISSIONS Two submissions that were received raised engineering concerns as follows:-

1) Inadequate space for ingress/egress of traffic 2) Disposal of effluent and household water to adjoining properties 3) Flooding in the street in front of No’s 12 & 14 due to inadequately

engineered kerb and channel. 4) Possible traffic congestion in front of No’s 12 & 14.

COMMENTS Items 1, 2 & 4 are addressed in the report. Item 3 Council has no record or evidence this is a problem at this location.



Recommend that Council, as Assessment Manager, APPROVE development application DA16371 for Material Change of Use – Multi-Residential (Four Dwelling Units) on Lot 23 MPH40397 located at 12 Somerset Street, Gympie, subject to the following conditions: Section 1 – Conditions to be satisfied prior to the commencement of the use 1. (i) The plans submitted with the application (Drawing Numbers

060406 Sheets 1 & 2 of 2 and Sheets 3A & 4A of 5 drawn by Don Ironside Planning and Drafting Services and dated December 2006) shall be amended to clearly show a maximum building height across the entire development site of 8.5 metres.

(ii) Prior to lodging a development application for Building Work three (3) copies of amended development plans showing the above modifications shall be submitted to Council for consideration and approval.

2. 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 Work (b) Development Permit for Plumbing & Drainage Work (c) Development Permit for Operational Work (Site Works,

Access Driveway and Parking Area, Relocation of Sewer and Landscaping)

(ii) development authorised by the above permits have been completed to the satisfaction of Council’s Chief Executive Officer.

3. Approved refuse containers are to be provided and maintained in

accordance with the Environmental Protection (Waste Management) Regulation 2000 and kept in an imperviously paved area with a suitable enclosure to enclose the refuse storage area to the satisfaction of Council’s Chief Executive Officer.

4. All appliances and equipment including air conditioner units shall be

installed and/or housed so as to prevent the emission of unreasonable noise.


5. Common letter boxes are to be provided to the satisfaction of

Council’s Chief Executive Officer. 6. A contribution is to be paid to Council towards the provision of

footpaths in the general area. The amount is currently assessed at $1 026 but will be based on Council’s policy and the rate applicable at the time of payment.

7. In accordance with Planning Scheme Policy 10: Intersection

Contributions a contribution, currently assessed at $852, is to be paid toward road improvements as a result of the increased traffic generated by this development. The amount will be indexed to ABS ANZSIC Class 4121.

8. Contribution is to be made towards Water Supply Headworks in

accordance with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy 7: Water Supply and Sewerage Headworks Contributions, Works External and Works Internal. The contribution is currently assessed at $6 854, however, the actual amount payable will be based on Council's policy and the rate applicable, at the time of payment.

9. Contribution is to be made towards Sewerage Headworks in

accordance with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy 7: Water Supply and Sewerage Headworks Contributions, Works External and Works Internal. The contribution is currently assessed at $14 172, however the actual amount payable will be based on Council's policy and the rate applicable, at the time of payment.

10. Connection is to be made to Council’s existing Water Supply and

Sewerage reticulation systems at no cost to Council in accordance with a development permit for Operational Works approving the required plans and specifications for such works. Existing water service and meter to be upgraded as determined at the Plumbing Application Stage.

11. 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.

12. An agreement is to be entered into with Energex to provide

electricity to all approved units without any financial encumbrance on future owners of these lots.


13. The applicant shall make suitable arrangements for the provision of

an underground telephone service to the proposed development. Documentary evidence shall be submitted that an agreement has been reached with an authorised supplier of telephone services, prior to the Plan of Survey being sealed by Council.

14. 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.

15. A 1.8 metre high timber fence, or similar approved by Council, is to

be erected around all side and rear boundaries of the site. A 1.8 metre high solid fence is to be erected along the northern boundary.

16. No earthworks or filling works are to be undertaken prior to the

issue of a Development Permit for Building Works/Operational Works.

17. Easements or reserves for drainage purposes are to be surveyed and

registered in favour of Council. Council to meet the cost of the survey plan and the registration of the easement. Specific requirements are to be confirmed with Council’s Chief Executive Officer prior to cadastral survey and at completion of engineering design approval process. 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.

18. (i) Provide Council with written permission from relevant

adjoining landowners to discharge/accept concentrated stormwater onto their respective properties or provide a hydraulically designed retention system to ensure the stormwater run off onto adjoining properties is not increased as a result of this development. Design to address a Q100 flowpath from the existing stormwater pits in Somerset Street.

(ii) Such water is to be directed to the lawful point of discharge without causing nuisance or annoyance to any person.

19. Existing sewer traversing the lot to be relocated 2 metres clear of

the proposed development to meet the requirements of Council’s Policy PR-WS-2 Building Over Sewers.

20. Existing stormwater pit located in driveway in Somerset Street to

be reconstructed with grate to match the profile of the invert required by Condition 23.


21. Existing No Standing at Any Time signs 8am to 5pm Monday - Friday, 8am to 12pm Saturday to be changed to No Stopping including road markings.

Section 2.0 Conditions Relevant to the Issue of a Development Permit

for Operational Work 22. 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.

23. Access to the proposed development is to be constructed in

accordance with the requirements of Council’s Infrastructure Works Code – Drawing No. R-05.

24. Eight (8) carparks, including four (4) covered spaces are to be

provided for the development. 25. Car parking and access areas shall be sealed pavement and designed,

drained, constructed and maintained in accordance with the Planning Scheme requirements and Council’s Planning Scheme Policies.

26. (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’s Chief Executive Officer. The landscape plan is to denote areas of existing vegetation and/or existing trees proposed to be retained.

(ii) Landscaping works are to be completed in accordance with the approved landscape plans.

(iii) The landscaping shall be maintained (watering, fertilising, mulching, weeding, and the like) at all times.

27. Landscaping shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved

landscaping plan and include a minimum of 2 metres along side and rear boundaries and a 2 metre, averaging 3 metre, strip along road frontages. The landscaping is to incorporate trees, shrubs and grasses.

28. 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.


29. 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.

Carried.


2/3 DA17151 – Material Change of Use (Shop) – Over Lot 1 MPH171162, Lot 1

MPH7162, Lot 1 MPH23371, Lot 1 MPH6535 – 98-102 River Road & 29 Excelsior Road, Gympie – JTJK Investments Pty Ltd FILE NO: Minute: P16/04/08 DA17151 APPLICANT: JTJK Investments Pty. Ltd

LANDOWNER: JTJK Investments Pty. Ltd RPD: Lot 1 MPH171162, Lot 1 MPH7162,

Lot 1 MPH23371, Lot 1 MPH6535 SITE ADDRESS: 98-102 River Rd & 29 Excelsior

Road, Gympie CURRENT USE OF LAND: Vacant PROPOSAL: Material Change of Use (Shop) PLANNING SCHEME: Cooloola ZONE: Commercial (Highway Services) PLANNING AREA: Gympie LEVEL OF ASSESSMENT: Code


Report: (Planning Officer – M.A. Kucera)

1.0 Introduction This application seeks to obtain Council’s approval for the use of an approved building as a shop. Council approved the use of the site for two (2) showrooms under previous DA12242. The approved plans are reproduced below.


1.1 The Proposal It is proposed to use one of the tenancies as a shop. The application indicates that a Rivers Clothing Clearance Store intends to trade from the premises. Such a use is normally self-assessable in the Commercial Zone in an existing building if car parking requirements comply with the requirements of the Vehicle Parking and Access Code of the Cooloola Planning Scheme.


As the original approval related to the use of the site as a showroom the parking requirement is lower plus 1 space per 40m2 as opposed to 6 spaces per 100m2 of GFA, as required for a shop. 1.2 Site Description The site is presently vacant with previous buildings having been removed or demolished. 2.0 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS 2.1 Compliance with the Planning Scheme The proposal has been fully assessed in relation to all planning issues and the only aspect of the proposal that requires further assessment is car parking. Showroom means the use of premises with a gross floor area of 200m2 or more for the display and retail sale of bulky goods, or goods in bulk, including hardware electrical goods, furniture, bulk stationary supplies, computer goods, sporting equipment or industrial plant and equipment, motor vehicles, agricultural machinery, vessels, caravans, trailers and the like but not including food items. Shop means the use of premises, exceeding 5m2 for the display and sale of retail goods. Sale of clothing is considered to constitute a shop under the above definitions. The approved use of the two tenancies as a showroom attracts a total of 44 spaces. Based on the floor area for the tenancy to be used as a shop (644.5m2) a requirement of 36 spaces is generated. This is opposed to the 17 spaces required for a showroom of the same floor area. There is a shortfall in 19 spaces between the showroom and proposal shop uses. The applicant has provided justification for Council to consider accepting fewer car parks than would normally be required for a shop based on the use of the site as a Rivers Clothing Store. The following comparisons are provided for alternate sites operated by Rivers:


“On-site car parking The proposal plans provides 45 spaces which include2 disabled persons parking bays The following grounds support the 45 carparking spaces provided on the proposal plan:- a) it is common for other local governments to consider a large retail outlets

to be defined as a showroom as previously suggested to Council. Outlets like Officeworks, Rebel Sport, Amart Sports, Mitre 10, Bunnings and larger fashion stores are commonly defined as a showroom. The application proposes one space in addition to that required if the promises was defined as a showroom. There is also a new Rivers Clearance Outlet in the showroom precinct of the new Noosa Civic complex. The showroom definition in the 2005 Cooloola Planning Scheme allows for both the sale of ‘bulky goods’ and ‘goods in bulk’.

b) The final design of the highway upgrading has caused some design

modifications to the entrance driveway into the site and modification include Council’s preference for the Department of Main Roads to provide a bus stop ear the frontage of the site. The design modification resulted in the loss of car parking opportunities near the entrance and the building certifiers requirement to provide disabled access from the Bruce Highway frontage into the building.

c) It is understood that although Council did not require road opening along

the Excelsior Road frontage of the site at the land use approval stage, Council is requiring such a road opening at no cost at the operational works stage. This has created certain design issues which are yet tot be resolved and it is unfortunate that the applicant has been advised of such a requirement after all working drawings have been completed. This requirement is one matter currently delaying the project and may impact on the number of parking spaces that can be provided on the site.

d) As stated above the proposal relates to the us of 644.5 square metres of

floor space for an outlet selling clothing and ancillary items to the public in clearance warehouse setting. Such a specific proposal involves:-

• Considerable public display areas within the store using manikins,

posters and other means of display the clothing, etc as commonly experienced in such outlets,

• There are relatively large qualities displayed and stored within the premises due to the outlets practice of providing a large range of sizes, colours, patterns, materials and styles to offer customers more choice as opposed to large shops that provide a lot of different types of items and thereby attract a large number of customers; and


• Essentially the proposed Rivers store is a Clearance Outlet accordingly does not operate in a similar manner to a standard retail shop.

e) The following comparisons of parking data from similar Rivers Clearance

Stores is detailed below and has been previously provided to Council for its consideration and remain relevant. It is noted that all the stores referenced are ‘stand alone stores’ with internal dimensions of 500m2 or greater:

Maroochydore: Approximately 600m2 – 16 car spaces (rarely fills

except for sale periods & Christmas) Maryborough: Approximately 500m2 – 16 Car spaces (fills during

Christmas) Dubbo: Approximately 1000m2 – No carpark (road side

parking only) Nowra: Approximately 700m2 – 20 car spaces (rarely fills,

except for sale periods & Christmas) Penrith: Approximately 900m2 – No carpark (road side

parking for 3 cars) Tweed Heads: Approximately 550m2 – 7 car spaces (will fill at

busy periods) Young: Approximately 600m2 – No Carpark (road side

parking for 4 cars) Pakenham: Approximately 650m2 – 5 car spaces (will fill

during busy periods) Traralgon: Approximately 680m2 – No carpark (road side

parking for 5 cars) As can be seen above, even the stores provided with the largest number of carparking spaces (i.e. Maroochydore, Maryborough and Nowra), do as at a parking rate similar to that of the Cooloola Planning Scheme Showroom rate (i.e. 1/40m2).

f) Accordingly, it is submitted that given the provision of this further

operational information regarding the proposed Rivers Clearance Store, the business is defined as a Showroom under the 2005 Cooloola Planning Scheme.

Although a Rivers store may generate a lower requirement for car parking than other higher order retail outlets, Council needs to consider the long term ramifications of such a decision. With approval for use of one of the tenancies as a shop, Council has very limited control over future use of the site and would be potentially in a position where they would need to enforce specific conditions of the approval. For example, a shop that generates a much higher traffic requirement such as a supermarket could locate on the site with a substantially inadequate number of parking spaces.


Further, there is no ability to provide for overflow parking as the site has frontage to the Bruce Highway & Excelsior Road. Even if the Council policy allowed the provision for a contribution in lieu of on-site parking, there is no Council owned land in the vicinity that could be used to construct car parking in lieu of on-site provision of it. 3.0 PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS The use of the site as a shop is acceptable only with adequate car parking. The number of spaces proposed is substantially inadequate at roughly half of the required spaces provided. Normally, a requirement to reduce the size of the building to accommodate the required car parking could be considered, however, as the required reduction in floor area would substantially alter the proposal the application would be fundamentally different to what has been applied for. 4.0 CONSULTATION Design Department

Report: (General Manager Design Services Division - R. Chapman) This site was subject to a previous Material Change of Use approval and recent

Operational Works approval. As such all existing conditions still apply with an issue arising as to the number of car parking spaces required as the Operational Works approval is for 45 car parks.

As Cooloola Shire Council's Town Plan requires parking at the rate of 6 per

100 m2 GFA for shops and only 2.5 per 100 m2 GFA for showrooms, there will be a parking shortfall unless the floor areas are reduced. Cooloola Shire Council's Parking Contribution Policy in lieu of car parks does not apply over this area of Gympie.

Alternatively, it may be necessary for additional parking to be provided on an

adjoining site. Headworks contributions for Water, Sewer and Traffic as per Perseverance

Street Traffic Study will require adjustment to suit the new use. Health Department Conditions included on the original showroom approval remain relevant.


5.0 CONCLUSION Given the substantial lack of car parking proposed, the inability for such an issue to be resolved through appropriate conditions and the location of the site on the Bruce Highway and Excelsior Road the application is recommended for refusal.

P16/04/08 Moved: Cr J. Watt Seconded: Cr R.J. Dyne

Recommend that Council, as Assessment Manager, REFUSE development application DA17151 for Material Change of Use (Shop) over Lot 1 MPH171162, Lot 1 MPH7162, Lot 1 MPH23371, Lot 1 MPH6535 located at 98-102 River Rd & 29 Excelsior Road, Gympie based on the following grounds: 1. The car parking proposed is well below the minimum specified in

the Planning Scheme, is inadequate for the proposal and cannot be resolved through the imposition of conditions without substantially altering the proposal;

2. There are no alternative locations for car parking to be provided given the site’s location on the Bruce Highway and Excelsior Road.

Carried.

DELETED MINUTE G38/04/08 REFERS


2/4 DA13770 & DA15673 – Representations to Conditions of Approval for

Material Change –Jimbour Road, The Palms – Martoo Consulting Re: Minute: P17/04/08 Representations to Conditions of Approval for

Material Change From: Martoo Consulting on behalf of J & C Anderson File: DA13770 & DA15673 Date: 20 February 2008

Report: (Planning Officer – M.A. Kucera) 1.0 A development application for Material Change of Use – To change the

land use entitlements from the Rural Zone to the Rural Residential Zone and Reconfiguring a Lot – Subdivision to Create 35 additional lots in 2 stages was approved by Cooloola Shire Council on 6 November 2007 under two (2) files.

The applicant has suspended the appeal period to negotiate a number of conditions on the approval.


The conditions requested to be negotiated include provision of a revised plan, correction of a typographical error and removal of a condition requiring a plumbing application (which the amended plan does away with the requirement for). These can be dealt with under delegated authority from Council.


Three conditions require reporting to Council, one relating to access to a proposed allotment through a Q100 flood contour, one relating to a requested currency period of 8 years and one relating to parks contribution. 2.0 Condition 35 reads: Gravel access is to be constructed above a 2 year rainfall event to the building site on proposed Lot 17, as nominated on the approved plan endorsed by council. Applicants Representations The amended proposal plans have been prepared by Ahern James Naismith and identify the correct height of the Q100 flood line over the site at 58.45 metres AHD. As such, access to the nominated building site within proposed Lot 17 is considered to be flood free and the requirement for a constructed gravel access is unnecessary. Amended Condition 35: The applicant requests that Council delete condition 35. Staff Comments A suitable house site is not provided within the required setbacks for proposed lot 17. Further, the most likely house site in relation to views/amenity perspective is located on the other side of the dam. Construction of a gravel access to this allotment is not unreasonable given the above. The condition should remain. Condition 9 reads: In accordance with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy 6: Park Contributions, a contribution is to be paid to Council for the improvement of existing public park or recreation spaces in the general area. The contribution is currently assessed at $27200 based on $1700 per new lot created, however the actual amount payable will be based on Council's policy and the rate applicable, at the time of payment. Applicants Representations

“The applicant is aware that Council is not amenable to allocating the park contribution toward the improvement of the nearest public park on Curry road, the applicant proposes an alternative arrangement to improve the environment amenity of the immediate locality without cost to Council.


The applicant requests that Council reduces the required park contribution to $1,020 per lot so that the money saved may be utilised by the applicant to establish, improve and maintain existing riparian buffers and endemic vegetation within the balance area. The applicant seeks to enhance the balance area not only to improve the visual appeal of the property for the surrounding rural residential development, but also to improve the habitat and mobility of local wildlife. Specifically, the applicant proposes to encourage the growth of endemic tree species along the ridges and to complete and maintain the riparian corridor along the bank of the Mary River. The applicant considers that this alternative reduces maintenance costs to Council and will improve the environmental and residential amenity of The Palms locality. Amended Condition 9: Instead of the park contributions to a specific site, the applicant requests that Council reduce the contribution by approximately 40% so that the money saved can be utilised to enhance and maintain existing riparian buffers and endemic vegetation within the balance area (proposed lot 35). The applicant requests that Council amend condition 9 to state: In consideration of the proposed enhancement and maintenance of the riparian buffer and endemic vegetation, a reduced contribution is to be paid to Council for the improvement of existing public park or recreation spaces in the general area. A 60% contribution of the current rate is currently assessed at $16320 based on $1020 per new lot created, however the actual amount payable will be based on 60% of the rate applicable at the time of payment”. Staff Comments The applicant is requesting Council to reduce the contribution towards parks and recreation to allow them to spend money on their own private land, with a view to improving the streetscape and character of the area. No land has been designated for park as part of this application, nor has the areas been identified as required for such in the Open Space and Recreation Plan. Such a proposal on private land has not previously been supported by Council. The use of parks contributions to carry out works on private land is against the intent of parks contributions for community benefit. The condition should remain. 3.0 The applicants also request an extension to the currency period for the

development from 4 years to 8 years.


Under recent amendments to the Integrated Planning Act, roll forward provisions apply when an Operational Works approval is applied for within two (2) years. Provided the applicant progresses the development to this stage the currency can be extended for another four (4) years. The proposal is not of a large scale (only 35 lots approved), and as such should not take 8 years to complete. A new planning scheme with different provisions is likely to be in place in 8 years and Council would not have the ability to review conditions with such a long currency period. The applicant can request an extension of time at a later date should they be unable to complete the development within the allotted time frame. 4.0 It is recommended that the below conditions not be amended.

P17/04/08 Moved: Cr L.J. Friske Seconded: Cr J Watt Recommend that in conjunction with the issue of a negotiated decision notice for development application DA13770 & DA15673 for Material Change of Use – To change the land use entitlements from the Rural Zone to the Rural Residential Zone and Reconfiguring a Lot –Subdivision to Create 35 additional lots in Three (3) Stages over Lot 4 RP884800, located at 416 Jimbour Road, The Palms, Council not agree to: (i) the amendment of conditions 9 and 35; nor (ii) a currency period of eight (8) years.

Carried.


SECTION 3: RECONFIGURING A LOT APPLICATIONS 3/1 DA17107 – Subdivision to Create One (1) Additional Lot – 25 Summer Way,

Tin Can Bay – TCBD Pty Ltd Re: Minute: P18/04/08 Subdivision to Create One (1) Additional Lot –

25 Summer Way, Tin Can Bay – Lot 124 on SP183792 – TCBD Pty Ltd

From: Interim Director of Planning and Development – M. Hartley File: DA17107 Date: 2 April 2008


Report: (Interim Director of Planning and Development – M. Hartley) 1.0 Report and Minute P70/02/08 from the Cooloola Shire General Meeting

held on 19 February 2008 is reproduced below:


“Cr M. Prior drew Council’s attention to the matter of reconfiguring a Lot at Lot 25 Summer Way Tin Can Bay from the Planning and Development Committee Meeting held on 12 February 2008. Cr M. Prior informed Council of an approximately 3 metre wide river running through the proposed two lots on Tuesday 12th February 2008. Cr M. Prior questioned Council on who would be liable to maintain a fire break on private property as it would require heavy machinery. Mr M. Hartley entered the meeting at 10.52am. Cr I.T. Petersen advised that it was a condition of approval that the owners of the land were to maintain the fire break. Cr M. Prior suggested that it might be in Councils interest to purchase the land for alternative uses other than residential. G70/02/08 Moved: Cr M Prior Seconded: Cr W.W. Sachs That the matter of acquiring a parcel of land described as Lot 124 SP183792 be referred to the Gympie Regional Council for further consideration.”

2.0 The two (2) lot subdivision application was approved subject to

conditions by Cooloola Shire Council on 5 February 2008. 3.0 Conditions placed on the approval relevant to the buffer strip and

protection of existing vegetation are reproduced below:

3.1 Condition 20 “A covenant is to be surveyed and prepared to the satisfaction of Council’s Chief Executive Officer to include a 10 metre wide buffer strip as indicated on amended Plans PPOSAL087 dated 2/11/07. The covenant is to preclude the construction of any buildings and Class 10 structures (including swimming pools) within this area and kept clear and trafficable to ensure fire fighting access is maintained at all times.”


3.2 Condition 22

“Prior to endorsement of the relevant plan of subdivision, covenants are to be prepared and entered into between the owners of proposed Lots 124 and 125 and Council subsequently registered in the Office of the Registrar of Titles pursuant to Section 97A of the Land Act 1994 over the area marked on the proposal plan as ‘Existing Wallum Vegetation Retained’. The covenant shall be title binding and shall incorporate the vegetation retention requirements set out in this approval. The following activities must not be carried out within the covenant area as identified on the approved plan without prior written approval from Council: (a) clearing, cutting down, poisoning, lopping or pruning of native

vegetation which is indigenous to or planted within the covenant area; or

(b) soil/spoil dumping (and/or compacting); or (c) soil excavation other than for planting indigenous native plants. The following exceptions apply: (a) plants declared under the Land Protection, Pest and Stock Route

Management Act 2002 (as amended) and Council Listed Environmental Weeds.

(b) Indigenous native trees which pose a well-founded threat to persons or property as approved in writing by Council.”

4.0 A letter from TOD Consulting Pty Ltd dated 11 March 2008 to TCBD

Pty Ltd (developer) and provided to Council relating to “flood levels” is reproduced below: “Reference is made to your proposed subdivision of Lot 124 into 2 lots (lots 124 & 125) as approved by council DA 17107 and in particular the issue of “flood levels” in the adjacent wetland area. The original subdivision approval creating Lot 124 contained the condition that the minimum habitable floor level on Lot 124 was RL 2.50 AHD. Subsequent earthworks construction in the subdivision created house sites in Lot 124 above RL 4.50 AHD – this is reflected in the recent subdivision approval DA 17107 with the nominated house site on Lot 124 being on land above RL 5.00 and Lot 125 being on land above RL 4.50 (refer attached extract of As Constructed Drawings. With regard to recent storm events, we understand photographs have been provided to Council causing concerns regarding “flood levels” in the adjacent wetland area in relation to the building site levels.


Of the photos we have seen of this storm event, all but one are very misleading and appear to show the “flood levels” near the building site level. There is only photo, taken looking downstream towards the adjacent caravan park, which shows a more accurate perspective with the flood level about 2m lower than the building site levels. We consider the nominated building sites on proposed Lots 124 & 125 at levels above RL 4.50 to provide more than adequate freeboard above adjacent waterway “flood levels”.

P18/04/08 Moved: Cr L.J. Friske Seconded: Cr R.J. Dyne

Recommend that the report be noted and that Council not proceed with considering the purchase of this property.

Carried.


3/2 DA17588 – Reconfiguring a Lot – Subdivision to Create Three (3) Additional

Lots – 44-45 Esplanade, Tin Can Bay – Echochamp Pty Ltd

FILE: Minute: P19/04/08 DA17588 APPLICANT: Echochamp Pty. Ltd LANDOWNER: Echochamp Pty. Ltd as Trustee RPD: Lot 102 SP189432 SITE: 44-45 Esplanade, Tin Can Bay PROPOSAL: Reconfiguring a Lot – Subdivision to

Create Three (3) Additional Lots PLANNING SCHEME: Cooloola ZONE: Housing Mixed Housing Preferred Use Area PLANNING AREA: Cooloola

Report: (Planning Officer – M.A. Kucera) 1.0 Introduction This application seeks to create three additional housing allotments at the Esplanade, Tin Can Bay.


Council has previously approved the site for development of 12 units (DA10964). 2.0 Planning Scheme Requirements The application is code assessable against the following codes in Council’s Planning Scheme:


Reconfiguring a Lot Code The planning scheme nominates a probable solution of 600m2 in relation to allotment size in the Housing Zone. None of the lots meet the minimum road frontage requirement of 20 metres nominated in the planning scheme for new housing lots. Two lots are 11.7 and two lots are 13.1 The applicant has provided the following in support of the proposed layout, despite non-compliance with the minimum road frontage: Applicant’s Response to Item 1. “The applicant had considered other options for subdivision before formally lodging the above applicant and several options were also discussed the Council’s planning staff. The applicant proposed that option preferred by Council staff. The applicant has reviewed options in response to Council’s recent request for additional information and has decided to continue to propose the original lot layout and to provide additional grounds that supports this subdivision as originally proposed. These grounds of support include those listed in the original submission together with others such as those listed below: (a) The applicant has a current development application for material change

of use for a multi-residential development comprising twelve high quality dwelling units over the subject site. The applicant has advertised these units for sale through local real estate agents and did not receive sufficient interest from potential purchasers to justify proceeding with this particular style/nature of unit development. This limited response together with the difficulty in attracting suitable tenders for the construction of the approved multi-residential development in Tin Can Bay has resulted in the applicant researching other development options. This research did identify:- • An interest in detached housing in this particular location rather than

the higher standard of dwellings proposed in the current land use approval;

• A preference for each dwelling to be on standard format plan and not part of a community titles scheme; and

• A preference for the ability to able to park/store boats, etc. in the rear of each lot particularly given the sites proximity to the Snapper Creek Boat Harbour.

(b) The compliance with the minimum area specification in the Reconfiguring

a lot code in the current 2005 Cooloola Planning Scheme is a Specific Outcome. The proposal is considered not to undermine the desired environmental outcomes (i.e. DEOs) in Council’s planning scheme because among other things referenced in this submission:]


• There is a current development approval for 12 dwellings on the site and its difficult to appreciate who the DEOs will be undermined, if anything the Cooloola DEOs will be better addressed by the current proposal;

• The proposed subdivision will result in a settlement pattern and form that is not inconsistent with the current settlement pattern and form in the immediate setting;

• The immediate locality is already characterized by a mixture of uses (e.g. marine, caravan park, passive recreation, open space, detached housing, commercial, industrial, multi-residential, retial, etc) and the proposal will not adversely impact on this mixture of uses;

• The proposal will result on a reduction in maximum population densities than that envisaged with the planning scheme (and with the current land use approval) and again this may assist in complying with many of the DEOs;

• The proposal will provide increased separation and vista’s through the development than expected to be provided by a higher density of unit development and this will assist to increase air-flow and viewing opportunities;

• The subdivision will allow the development of four detached dwelling which are consistent land uses on each lot under the 2005 Cooloola Shire Planning Scheme;

• In any regard the identical four detached houses could be undertaken as a unit development in a community title scheme with the only difference being the form of titling and the provision of common property.

(c) The development of four (4) detached dwelling in a community titles

scheme in the layout possible as a result of the current subdivision proposal would be consistent with the land use preferences in the Mixed Housing Precinct in which the site is located under the current 2005 Cooloola Planning Scheme. It is commonly held that such a land use proposal could not be reasonably refused by Council if there was compliance with the probable solutions and/or demonstrated compliance with the specific outcomes. It would therefore be possible to obtain four detached dwellings in a community titles scheme on either a building format (n.b. an exempt form of reconfiguring a lot where no development permit is required under IPA) or a standard form plan (n.b. development permit to subdivide in a community titles scheme required).


Consequently it is possible to obtain virtually the identical physical development to that proposed in this application with the only difference being whether the lots are part of a community titles scheme. To further demonstrate this point my office has prepared a potential proposal plan for the two community title scheme options. Plan D-00353- is a building form plan involving common property and likewise Plan D-00353 is a Standard Format Plan showing common property. In reality the only physical difference for even the most informed observer could be the need to provide a letter box for the body corporate in addition to a letter box for each dwelling. It is therefore difficult to appreciate how the current development proposal will result in a form of development that is not preferred by the 2005 Cooloola Shire Planning Scheme.

(d) All four lots provide confirming building footprints for the dwelling houses

on each proposed lot. (e) The proposed reciprocal easement arrangement clearly provides

additional efficiency with each proposed lot being able to use part of the adjoining proposed lot for access purposes. This efficiency is not dissimilar to that with common property in a community titles scheme.

(f) The site could be subdivided into two lots with lot areas sufficiently large

enough to be further developed for multi-residential uses (i.e. great than 600m2). There however are no provisions in the current 2005 Cooloola Shire Planning Scheme that would eliminate the ability t erect dwelling house on each larger lot as dwelling houses are a self assessable consistent use in the Housing Zone (Mixed Housing Preferred Use Area). Consequently the creation of housing lots in excess of 800m2 certainly does not ensure the development of such lots into multi-residential premises.

(g) The 2005 Cooloola planning scheme will allow the subdivision into 600m2

minimum area lots however this confirming lot area still does not allow even a duplex dwelling (i.e multi-residential premises comprising two dwellings). It is considered that the planning scheme should have nominated a minimum lot area of 800,2 if Council was to ensure the lots created in the Housing Zone (Mixed Housing Preferred Land Use Area) must be developed for multi-residential uses and a Dwelling House use should be listed as being inconsistent with the planning scheme in such a preferred land use area”.

Staff raise the following in relation to the applicant’s points: - the useability of the lots is partially compromised by the reduced road

frontage and this results in lots that limit housing options;


- the site is included in the mixed housing preferred use area. The

subdivision of the site to lots below 800m2 limits the ability of these lots to be developed for multi-residential purposes under the current planning scheme;

- there is a demonstrated demand for unit development at Tin Can Bay as evidenced in the number of proposals proposed outside the mixed housing preferred use area previously;

- alternative options exist for development of the site that would more adequately reflect the planning intentions for the area;

- a preferable outcome to meet these concerns would be to allow one additional lot to be created, which would allow two unit sites to be created;

- the lots are well below the minimum road frontage and Council has not previously agreed to such wide variations from the standard.

Infrastructure Works Code The site is serviced by all requirements of the Housing Zone other than a concrete footpath on the Emperor Street frontage.

Landscaping Code Council’s policy in relation to street trees would be a condition of approval. Erosion and Sediment Control Code No conflict with code provisions, with relevant conditions able to be placed on the development through the operational works/building stages. 3.0 CONCLUSION It is considered that subdivision of this site conflicts with Council’s planning intentions for this area (being a preferred area for mixed housing). Council could approve subdivision of the site for one (1) additional lot which would create two viable unit sites while also meeting planning scheme requirements in relation to road frontage.

P19/04/08 Moved: Cr A.J. Perrett Seconded: Cr J. Watt Recommend that Council advise the applicant for development application DA17588 for Reconfiguring a Lot - Subdivision to Create Three (3) additional lots that it does not support the proposal in its current form for the following reasons: • the development proposes non-complying road frontages for new lots

in the Housing zone;


• the site is included in the Mixed Housing Preferred Use Area and approval of the proposal would compromise its future development for this purpose; and

• the creation of access easements are not desirable when other viable options exist.

Further, that Council is prepared to consider an amended application, if submitted within three (3) months, proposing only one (1) additional lot with complying road frontages and no access easements. Further, should no response be received within three (3) months, Council will be refusing the application on the grounds listed above.

Carried.

Ms T.M. Stenholm (Interim Manager Development & Compliance left at 11.10 a.m. 11.10 a.m. Appointment - Greg Martoo, Neil Hodges and Joseph Olejnik entered the meeting and provided a powerpoint presentation on a proposed unit site at Rainbow Beach and a proposed rural residential site at Brier Road, Gympie. Greg Martoo, Neil Hodges and Joseph Olejnik left the meeting at 11.50 a.m. Cr L.J. Friske left the meeting at 11.51 a.m. and returned at 11.54 a.m.


SECTION 4: PLANNING APPLICATIONS PENDING 4/1 Planning Applications Pending

NOTE: New Applications are in BOLD AND ITALICS

File Number & Applicant Location Nature of Application Status

MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE – IMPACT ASSESSMENT DA09724 Rainbow Shores Pty Ltd (TMS)

Inskip Ave, Inskip Preliminary Approval for Resort / Commercial Village

890 Submissions. DMR response received 07/03/07 – conditions. DNR third party advice received 21/06/07. EPA extend assessment period to 09/07/2008.

DA10181 Sunshine Coast Quarries Pty Ltd (MAK)

Moy Pocket Road, Moy Pocket

Extractive Industry (Quarry)

45 Submissions. Representations received 20/07/06. Without Prejudice meeting held 22/01/07. Undergoing negotiations.

DA10291 Graham McCombe (MAK)

253 Gap Road, Cedar Pocket

Extractive Industry (Quarry) & ERA #20 Extracting Rock < 5000t

DMS. Four (4) Submissions received. Further information sought letter sent 20/07/05- P02/07/05.

DA10931 Fraser Straits Marina Pty Ltd (TMS)

Esplanade, Tin Can Bay

Marine Industry (Marina)

Co-ordinated RFI issued 16/03/07. Amended plans received 17/03/08.

DA11051 Argent Holdings Pty Ltd (TMS)

Litschner Road, Widgee Crossing South

Subdivision to Create 28 Additional Lots

DMS. Report to P&D Committee Meeting. Two (2) Submissions.

DA13770 & DA15673 J & Y Anderson (MAK)

416 Jimbour Road, The Palms

Change Land Use Entitlements to Rural Residential & Reconfig to Create 16 Additional Lots

DN sent 14/11/07. Amended representations received 20/02/08 Report to P&D Committee Meeting. Seven (7) Submissions. Refer to Item 2/4 in Today’s Agenda.

DA13803 D Agnew (MKM)

132 Verne Road, Wolvi

Aquaculture(Redclaw & Fish)

DMS. Report to P&D Committee Meeting.

DA13902 Dimell Pty Ltd & Sylma Pty Ltd (TMS)

Lawson & Groundwater Roads, Pie Creek

Change Land Use Entitlements to Rural Residential & Subdivision to Create 53 Additional Lots

RFI sent 31/08/06. Awaiting applicant’s response – period extended to 10/06/08. DNR issued RFI 14/08/06. DNR granted response date extension to 10/06/08.

DA14341 Patchwork (MAK)

1 Indigo Ave & 2 Spectrum Street, Rainbow Beach

Multi-Unit Accommodation (4 Dwelling Units)

Advertising closes 11/04/08.

DA14485 Hamilton T & C (MAK)

Lot 1 Riversdale Road, Kandanga

Extractive Industry (ERA #20 Extracting Rock or Other Materials & #22 Screening Materials)

RFI sent 10/05/07. Awaiting applicant’s response. Concurrence Agency: EPA – advise 29/11/07 incomplete response to information request. Applicant request 6 month extension to RFI period till 10/11/08.



DA14725 The Alvin Corbett Family Trust (MAK)

98 Woondum Road, Kybong

Special Industry (Manufacturing of Organic Compost) & Environmentally Relevant Activity (ERA #53 – Soil Conditioner Manufacturing)

DMS. Report to P&D Committee Meeting. Two (2) Submissions. Refer to Item 2/1 in Today’s Agenda.

DA14999 Christensen (MAK)

16-18 Glastonbury Rd, Southside

Multi Residential (12 Units)


DA15436 Allen I (MKM)

Country View Dve, Chatsworth

To change the Land Use Entitlements from the Rural Zone to the Rural Residential Zone & Subdivision to create Fifteen (15) Additional Lots.

DMS. Report to P&D Committee Meeting. One (1) Submission.

DA15578 Tompkins M & V (MAK)

124 Corella Road and 12 Corella Court, Gympie

To change the Land Use Entitlements from the Rural Zone to the Rural Residential Zone & Code Assessable Subdivision to Create Three (3) Additional Lots


DA15583 Nutt R & Kolb L (MKM)

Rumbalara Avenue, Rainbow Beach

Multi-Residential (Dual Occupancy)

DMS. Report to P&D Committee Meeting. Seventy (70) Submissions.

DA15635 Greber AA & GI (MKM)

201 Fritz Rd, Chatsworth

To change the Land Use Entitlements from the Rural Zone to the Rural Residential Zone, & Code Assessable Subdivision to create Four (4) Additional Lots.

RFI sent 04/05/07. Awaiting applicant’s response.

DA15672 G & JE Holdings (MAK)

1844 Glastonbury Creek Road, Amamoor Creek

Food or Entertainment Venue (Motorcross & Enduro Park)

RFI sent 03/05/07. Awaiting applicant’s response. Concurrence Agency: DNRW response received 22/05/07

DA15673 & (DA13770) Anderson J (MAK)

416 Jimbour Road, The Palms.

To change the Land Use Entitlements from the Rural Zone to the Rural Residential Zone & Reconfiguring a Lot - Subdivision to

Create Eighteen (18) Additional Lots.

DN sent 14/11/07. Amended representations received 20/02/08. Report to P&D Committee Meeting Ten (10) Submissions.



DA15680 Kolbe M & N (MAK)

75 Spring Rd Victory Heights

To change the Land Use Entitlements from the Rural Zone to the Rural Residential Zone

DMS. Two (2) submissions. Letter sent re advice regarding connection to sewerage on 26/10/07.

DA15699 Wilfert W (MAK)

99 Dean Rd, The Palms

To Change the Land Use Entitlements from the Rural Zone to the Rural Residential Zone Subdivision to create 10 Additional Lots

DMS. Report to P&D Committee Meeting One (1) Submission.

DA15705 Watson K & R (MAK)

4b Pine Ave, Kandanga

To Change the Land Use Entitlements from the Rural Zone to Village Zone subdivision to create One Additional Lot

RFI sent 11/05/07. Awaiting applicant’s response. Applicant request 12 month extension to RFI 19/03/08.

DA15764 Chatsworth Property Trust (MAK)

674 Bruce Hwy, Chatsworth

To Change the Land Use Entitlements from the Rural Zone to the Rural Residential Zone Subdivision to create 59 Additional Lots

RFI sent 24/05/07. Awaiting applicant’s response. Concurrence Agency: DMR conditions received 11/05/07.

DA15769 Sigma Developments Pty Ltd (MAK)

Groundwater Rd, Southside

To change the Land Use Entitlements from the Rural Zone to the Rural Residential Zone subdivision to Create 202 Additional Lots

DN sent 13/03/08. Appeal period suspended 03/04/08. Representations due 02/05/08. Three (3) Submissions.

DA15795 Duckworth M D (MAK)

22 Percival Rd, Chatsworth

To Change the Land Use Entitlements from the Rural Zone to the Rural Residential Zone

RFI sent 07/06/07. Awaiting applicant’s response. Concurrence Agency: DNR response received 01/05/07.

DA15798 McPherson JI & LM (MKM)

69 Butler Rd, Lagoon Pocket

To change the Land Use Entitlements from the Rural Zone to the Rural Residential Zone & subdivision to create 4 Additional Lots


DA15799 Davy (MAK)

Scrubby Creek Rd, Scrubby Creek

To Change the Land Use Entitlements from the Rural Residential Zone & Subdivision to create 2 Additional Lots

DMS. Report to P&D Committee Meeting. Three (3) Submissions.

DA15813 Heilbronn R D (MAK)

Chatsworth Rd, Two Mile

To change the Land Use Entitlements from the Rural Zone to the Housing Zone

RFI sent 01/06/07. Awaiting applicant’s response. Concurrence Agency: DMR – response received 31/05/07.



DA15861 McCallum G (MAK)

690 Old Goomboorian Road, Veteran

Home Business (Metal Fabrication)

DMS. Report to P&D Committee Meeting. Two (2) Submissions.

DA15904 Towler J (MKM)

54 Flood Rd, East Deep Creek

General Industry (Wrecking & Scrap Yard)

DMS. Report to P&D Committee Meeting. DMR 3RD party advice received 22/06/07.

DA15981 JKM Projects P/L (MAK)

196 Old Maryborough Rd, Gympie

Preliminary Approval to Override the Planning Scheme to Apply the Land Use Entitlements of the Housing Zone & Reconfiguring a Lot – Subdivision to Create Eighty Eight(88) Additional Lots

DN sent 11/02/08. Appeal Period suspended 22/02/08. Representations received 05/03/08. Report to P&D Committee Meeting. One (1) Submission.

DA16371 Don Ironside Planning & Drafting Services (KMF)

12 Somerset St, Gympie

Multi- Residential (Four Dwelling Units)

DMS. Report to P & D Meeting. Two (2) Submissions. Refer to Item 2/2 in Today’s Agenda.

DA16494 Alan Bridle for N. Chiu (MAK)

18 Grice St, Gympie

Multi –Residential (5 Town Houses)


DA16504 Cooloola Scrap Metal (MAK)

24 Flood Road, East Deep Creek

General Industry (Ext to scrap Metal Yard & ERA #27 (Metal Recovery)

DMS. Report to P& D Committee Meeting. One (1) Submission. Concurrence Agencies: QT & DMR response received.

DA16745 Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane (TMS)

20 Bligh St, & 3-5 Schumann Lane, Gympie

Education or Health Premises (Multi Purpose Centre for Existing School)


DA17006 Edwards J (MAK)

1021 Bruce Hwy Kybong

Transport Depot & Caretakers Residence

RFI sent 23/10/07. Awaiting applicant’s response. Concurrence Agency – DMR conditions received 03/10/07. Copy of applicant’s letter received 14/11/07, advising representation to be made to DMR.

DA17214 Chiu N (MAK)

18 Grice Crescent, Gympie

Multi – Residential (5 Townhouses)


DA17503 D & S Properties (MKM)

15 Crescent Road, Gympie

Multi – Residential (6 Units)

RFI sent 01/02/08. Heritage Sub-Committee response received 21/12/07.

DA17646 Buckleys Bulk Haulage (MAK)

9 Karoonda Road, Rainbow Beach

Special Industry (Concrete Batching Plant) & ERA #62 – Concrete Batching Plant having a Design Capacity of more than 100t per annum)




DA17716 Angela McDonald as Trustee Niduts Investment Trust (MAK)

Brisbane Road, Gympie

General Industry (Workshops) & Display Yard

DMS. Report to P&D Committee Meeting. One (1) Submission.

DA17751 Play Station (Qld) Pty Ltd (TMS)

Exhibition Road, Southside

Education or Health Premises (School Age Care Facility)

Amended application received 03/04/08. Amended Ack Notice to be sent.

DA17897 Morris T & E (MAK)

7-9 Power Road, Southside

Education or Health Premises (School Age Facility)


DA17980 G3 Trust (MAK)

6 Parsons Road, Gympie

Multi-Residential (4 Dwellings)

ALOD to be sent.

DA18322 Ecorion Prop P/L (SJT)

1038 Bruce Highway, Kybong

Preliminary Approval to Override Planing Scheme for Master Planned Business Park

AN sent 14//03/08. RFI due 14/03/08. Concurrence Agency DMR. Advice Agency DI&P.

MCU172/07 Thrupp TC JS & JN

1 Queen St Gunalda

Apply Commercial Land Use Entitlements to Residential Lot

DMS. DN due 20/02/08.

DA18435 Walker (MAK)

39 Manooka Dr & 13 Carlo Rd, Rainbow Beach

COMBINED Multi-Residential (4 Dwelling Units) & Boundary Alteration

AN sent 26/3/08 RFI due

MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE – CODE ASSESSMENT DA11746 Enterprise Property Group Pty Ltd (TMS)

29 O’Connell St Gympie

Commercial Premises (Offices)

DMS. Report to P & D Committee Meeting

DA14574 CA Wildman (MAK)

32 Graham St, Gympie

Food or Entertainment Venue (Café)

RFI sent 01/10/07. Awaiting applicant’s response. Concurrence Agency DMR response received 17/09/07

DA14737 Driver WB (MKM)

261 Brisbane Rd, Monkland

Home Business (Glazing & Fabrication of Aluminium Screens)

DMS. DMR conditions received 15/01/07. DMS on hold while applicant negotiates with DMR

DA15325 Ecorion Property (MAK)

15 Bath Terrace, Gympie

Multi-Residential 102 Dwellings

DMS. Report to P & D Committee Meeting

DA15434 Chambers SP (MKM)

15 Mt Pleasant Road, Gympie

Home Business (Car Dealer)

DMS. Letter sent 02/07/07 raising concerns and seeking further advice prior to reporting to Council.

DA15541 Adson Relocatable Homes (TMS)

Emperor Street, Tin Can Bay

COMBINED Commercial Premises (Transportable Marina Office) & Building Application – Class 5

DMS. Letter sent 06/11/07 requesting building information prior to issue of DN.



DA15582 Gemmell (KMF)

61 Mt Pleasant Road, Gympie

Home Business (Sale of Clothing, Jewellery & Homewares)

RFI sent 13/04/07. Awaiting applicant’s response. Letter sent advising file will lapse on 12/03/08.

DA15676 GJ Gardner Homes (MAK)

12 Power Street, Gympie

Multi-Unit Accommodation (3 Units)


DA15779 Duskmay Pty Ltd (MAK)

70 & 72 Channon Street, Gympie

Commercial Premises & Shop & Food or Entertainment Venue

Amended proposal received 03/04/08. RFI to be sent. Cooloola Access Advisory Committee comments received 25/05/07. Concurrence Agency: DMR conditions received 17/09/07.

DA15782 Mackenzie (MAK)

7 O’Connell Street, Gympie

Multi-Unit Accommodation (4 Dwelling Units)


DA15866 Bennett S (SAC)

76 Gympie Road, Tin Can Bay

Home Business (Professional Consulting Rooms)

RFI sent 24/05/07. Awaiting applicant’s response. Cooloola Access Advisory Committee comments received 25/05/07. Concurrence Agency: DMR.

DA16074 Go West Gympie Pty Ltd (MKM)

27 Louisa Street, Gympie

General Industry & Environmentally Relevant Activity (ERA #28 Motor Vehicle Workshop)

Letter seeking further information sent 14/09/07.

DA16230 Allen & Crick Family Trust (TMS)

56 Clematis Street, Gympie

Display Yard (Extensions to Existing Car Salesyard)

DMS. Report to P & D Committee Meeting.

DA16344 Raw Ochre Design (MAK)

68 Duke Street, Gympie

Showroom (3 Tenancies)

Response to RFI received 09/10/07. Concurrence Agency: EPA advise incomplete response received. 06/03/08

DA16445 Keding Group Pty Ltd (KMF)

6 Hambleton Road, Gympie

Multi-Residential (Duplex)

DMS. Email sent 15/11/07 requesting amended plans.

DA16620 Greaney (MAK)

21 Gympie Road, Tin Can Bay

Home Business (Depot for Testing Pool Water)

RFI sent 13/08/07. Awaiting applicant’s response. Concurrence Agency: DMR – letter advising no requirements received 16/11/07.

DA16627 Bergemann (MKM)

296 Lowe Road, Bollier

Multi-Residential (Relative’s Accommodation)

RFI sent 26/10/07. Awaiting applicant’s response. Concurrence Agency: NRW response received 19/09/07.

DA16643 Gympie Soft Wood Timbers Pty Ltd (MAK)

277 Tamaree Road, Tamaree

General Industry (Sawmill – Milling & Processing of Pine Logs) & Environmentally Relevant Activity (ERA #67 – Sawmilling)

RFI sent 31/08/07. Awaiting applicant’s response. Concurrence Agency: EPA (ERA’s). EPA RFI issued 11/10/07. DMR response received 28/08/07 – no requirements.



DA16943 Carey V (MKM)

Macadamia Road, Jones Hill

Multi-Residential (Second Dwelling)


DA17036 Gympie South Developments (MAK)

85 and 93 Groundwater Road, Southside

Override Planning Scheme (Housing Subdivision) and Reconfiguring a Lot – Subdivision Creating 26 Additional Lots

PNS. ALOD sent 11/02/08. Advice Agency: DLGPS&R advice received 25/10/07.

DA17123 Wilson DC & JM (MKM)

26 Burns Road, Ross Creek

Accommodation Premises (Farm Cabins)

RFI sent 28/11/07. Awaiting applicant’s response. Concurrence Agencies: DMR & NRW DMR conditions received 13/11/07. NRW conditions received 05/11/07.

DA17149 Gympie Building Co (MKM)

7 Chatsworth Road, Gympie

COMBINED Showroom & Bldg Class 6 (Alterations & additions to Existing Building)

Request extra information 01/02/08. Awaiting applicant’s response

DA17151 JTJK Investments Pty Ltd (MAK)

98-102 River Road and 29 Excelsior Road, Gympie

Shop DMS – Report to P&D Committee Meeting. Refer to Item 2/3 in Today’s Agenda.

DA17246 Oaklands Management Pty Ltd (TMS)

68 Myall Street, Gympie

Multi-Residential (18 Units)


DA17343 Gympie Gardens Pty Ltd (MAK)

3-7 James Kidd Drive, Monkland

COMBINED Multi-Residential (4 Dual Occupancies on Approved Subdivision)

DMS. Report to P & D Committee Meeting.

DA17441 Tilac Pty Ltd (MKM)

262-264 Brisbane Road, Monkland

General Industry Amended AN sent 15/02/08. RFI due. Concurrence Agency: DMR advised no objection to amendment 22/02/08. DMR conditions received 29/02/08.

DA17560 Jones RW (MKM)

630 Wilsons Pocket Road, Wilsons Pocket



DA17617 Dyer L & T (MAK)

44 Meadows Lane, Chatsworth

Accommodation Premises (Guesthouse)


DA17637 Johnston S (MKM)

271 Brisbane Road, Monkland

Home Business (Massage Clinic / Day Spa)

DMS. DN due. Concurrence Agency: DMR conditions received 29/01/08.

DA17693 Protheroe S (MAK)

48-50 Edwin Campion Drive, Monkland

Showroom DMS. Report to P&D Meeting.

DA17722 Olympiade Pty Ltd (MAK)

40 Ryan Road, Wolvi



DA17727 Mark Daniel (MKM)

3 Olympia Court, Cooloola Cove

Multi-Residential (Carer’s Accommodation)

DMS. DN due.



DA17780 Mary Valley Show Society Inc (KMF)

1 Elizabeth Street, Imbil

Commercial Premises (Community Art Gallery)

RFI sent 04/03/08. Concurrence Agency: DMR advise no requirements 22/02/08.

DA17787 Pradella Developments Pty Ltd (TMS)

46 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Cooloola Cove

Food or Entertainment Venue (Tavern)

RFI sent 01/02/08. Awaiting applicant’s response. Amended plans received 03/03/08

DA17790 Crawford D (MAK)

14 Suncrest Court, Southside

Multi-Residential (4 Townhouses)


DA17938 Power (MAK)

19 Hyne Street, Gympie

Shop RFI sent 01/02/08. Awaiting applicant’s response.

DA17939 Peyerl (TMS)

5 Nash Street, Gympie

Commercial Premises AN sent 11/01/08. RFI due. Access Advisory Committee response received 06/02/08.

DA17892 Garrick & Harrison (MAK)

7-9 Monkland Street, Gympie

Food or Entertainment Venue


DA17895 Ausmar Homes (SAC)

Parkview Ridge, Imbil

Dwelling House (Additions to existing Dwelling)

Letter re alternate site sent 06/02/08. Awaiting applicant’s response. Concurrence Agency. DNR

DA17907 McGuire (TMS)

30-32 Lady Mary Terrace, Gympie

Community Service (Community Health Service)

ADN sent 09/04/08.

DA17908 Carter Holt Harvey (MAK)

Langton Rd, Monkland

General Industry (Relocating Burners in existing Wood Processing Plant)


DA17944 Ellis (MAK)

258 East Deep Creek Rd, East Deep Creek

General Industry (Transport Depot & Vehicle Storage Yard)


DA17947 Rewatt Pty Ltd (TMS)

250 Mary St, Gympie

Food & Entertainment Venue (Changes to existing Hotel & Restaurant)

DMS. Report to P&D Committee Meeting. Heritage Sub-Committee response received 27/02/08

DA17965 Hack Land Pty Ltd (MKM)

4 Edwin Campion Dr, Monkland

Showroom AN sent 17/01/08. RFI due.

DA18014 Kaena Enterprises Pty Ltd (MAK)

Karoonda Rd, Rainbow Beach

General Industry & Low Impact Industry & Access Easement


DA18050 Haring (MAK)

13 Spectrum St, Rainbow Beach

Commercial Premises (4WD Hire)

RFI sent 03/03/08. Awaiting applicant’s response. Concurrence Agency. DMR

DA18081 Raboty (SJT)

11 & 13 Groper St and 61 & 62 46-48 Gympie Road, Tin Can Bay

Shop (Additions to Existing Supermarket & New Carpark)

AN sent 12/02/08. RFI due. Concurrence Agency. DMR advise response due 09/04/08. Cooloola Access Advise received 04/04/08

DA18098 Fabian (MAK)

25-27 Hyne St, Gympie

ERA #28 – Motor Vehicle Workshop

AN sent 12/02/08. RFI due.



DA18099 Waters (MAK)

35 Pine St, Gympie ERA #28 – Motor Vehicle Workshop


DA18104 Greenco Pty Ltd (SJT)

72 Chatsworth Rd, Gympie

General Industry AN sent 15/02/08. RFI due Concurrence Agency. DMR

DA18105 Dwyer Homes (SAC)

18 Naiad Court, Rainbow Beach

Dwelling House (Low set Res Dwelling)

AN to be issued

DA18200 Gympie Res Group (SAC)

25 Corella Road, Gympie

Multi-Residential (Stage 5 – 20 Dwelling Units)

AN sent 07/03/08. RFI due

DA18203 ABW Medical P/L T/A Solarderm (SJT)

2 Edwin Campion Dr, Monkland

Commercial Premises (Specialist Medical Centre & Professional Offices)

AN sent 14/03/08. RFI due DMR response received 04/04/08. Cooloola Access Advise received 04/04/08.

DA18264 Department of Emergency Services (TMS)

785 Mary Valley Rd, Lagoon Pocket

Community Services (Rural Fire Brigade Station & Reconfig – Subdivision to Create One (1) Additional Lot

AN sent 10/03/08. RFI due Concurrence Agency DMR advise assessment response 09/05/08. Advice Agency EPA.

DA18277 Sawrey (SAC)

128 Emporer St, Tin Can Bay

Environmentally Relevant Activities – ERA #24 (Boiler Making or Engineering) & ERA #28 (Motor Vehicle Workshop)

AN sent 10/03/08. RFI due

DA18282 Eade (SJT)

230 East Deep Creek Rd, East Deep Creek

Warehouse AN sent 14/03/08. RFI due.

DA18289 Gerhardt (TMS)

Jubilee St, Monkland Gympie

Multi-Residential (3 Units)

AN sent 10/03/08. RFI due. Concurrence Agency. DMR

DA18359 Lavender (MKM)

690 Bruce Hwy Kybong

Environmentally Relevant Activity ERA #11 (Crude Oil or Petroleum Product Storing)


DA18412 LAM Management P/L (SAC)

23 Federation Crt, Southside

Multi-Residential (Duplex)


MCU172/07 Thrupp (KMT)

1 Queen St Gunalda

To apply Commercial Zone Use Entitlements to Residential Lot

DMS. DN due 20/02/08.

MCU175/ROL177/07 Kelly S (SAC)

31 Scrub Rd Gunalda

Establishment of Concrete Batch Plant & Reconfiguration of Lot (1 into 2) Industrial Subdivision



MCU177/07 Sabiston D (Lees B) (SJT)

Balkin St Gunalda Establishment of Motel (10 cabins) and Caretaker’s Residence


MCU187/R192/07 Robertson G

11 |Kirsten Drive Curra

Plant Nursery & Reconfiguration of Lot (1 into 2)

DMS. DN due 25/03/08. Report to Council.

MCU190/ROL 196/07 Vertesi-Nagy J (MAK)

29 Bolderrow Rd Kanigan

Rural Industry (Produce Store) and Reconfiguration of Lot (1 into 2)

DMS extended. DN due 02/04/08. Report to Council.

MCU195/07 Curra Country Sandstone Supplies (KMT)

Gardners Land Tiaro

Extractive Industry & MCU – Environmentally Relevant Activity ERA #20

RFI due 17/01/08. (Awaiting EHO referral)

RECONFIGURING A LOT DA03663 K Andreassen (TMS)

Ballard Road, Imbil

Development Permit – Stage 6 (3 lots) and Stage 7 (18 and Balance)

DMS. Further information requested 05/02/03. Awaiting applicant’s response. Letter sent 07/02/07. Amended plans received 05/03/07. Further letter sent 24/05/07.

DA13143 Prior (MAK)

43 Ashford Road, Gympie

Subdivision Creating One (1) Additional Lot

Application on hold at request of applicant. Letter sent 14/01/08 advise intentions.

DA14342 Christensen K (MAK)

16-18 Glastonbury Road, Southside

Subdivision to Create One (1) Additional Lot

DMS. On hold pending MCU approval.

DA14535 Plukaard Michael MKM)

Lot 4 O’Keeffe Road, Mothar Mountain


No RFI required. Awaiting DNR response. Concurrence Agency: DNR issue RFI 03/07/07.

DA14596 Chasob Pty Ltd (MAK)

Connection Road, Gympie


DIP extend assessment information request response period to 10/03/08. Concurrence Agencies: DMR, NRW & QT

DA14928 Foss P&S (MKM)

256 Nash Road, Tamaree

Subdivision to Create Six (6) Additional Lots


DA14974 Davie K (MKM)

103 Long Road, Pie Creek

Subdivision to Create Two (2) Additional Lots

DMS. DN due.

DA15076 Wright (MKM)

44 Pine Valley Drive, Pie Creek


DMS. DN due

DA15146 Plukaard Richard (MAK)

2 O’Keeffe Road, Mothar Mountain


RFI sent 28/02/07. Part information received 16/04/07. Amended AN sent 24/05/07. Further info required – letter sent 31/05/07. Advice Agency: Energex requested further info 02/07/07.

DA15186 JA & RK Morrison (TMS)

47 Irvine Rd, Chatsworth


RFI sent 15/02/08. Awaiting applicant’s response. Concurrence Agency: DMR conditions received 29/01/08



DA15348 Sanewski (MKM)

166 North Deep Creek Road, North Deep Creek

Subdivision to Create Three (3) Additional Lots

DMS. Letter sent 22/02/08 requesting noise report.

DA15462 Warne DV & JF (MKM)

16 Vanessa Court, Araluen



DA15620 Salmon Bob (KMF)

31 Rifle Range Road, Gympie


DMS. DN due

DA15669 Andreassen G (MAK)

153 Ballard Road & Michelle Court, Imbil


RFI sent 11/05/07. Awaiting applicant’s response. Concurrence Agency: NRW – Amended response received 14/01/08.

DA15690 Tim Developments (MKM)

20 Browns Road, Victory Heights


DMS. Letter sent 25/03/08 re applicants request to suspend DM stage for 3 months DMR conditions received 13/03/08. DNR&W advise not concurrence agency – provided third party advice.

DA15763 Cooloola City Farm (TMS)

Gympie Road, Tin Can Bay

Lease in Excess of Ten Years

AN & RFI sent 26/04/07. Awaiting applicant’s response.

DA15778 Nguyen T (MKM)

138 North Deep Creek Road, North Deep Creek


Proposal amended 22/02/08. RFI sent 14/03/08. Awaiting applicant’s response. Concurrence Agency: DNRW.

DA15862 Nissen KR WJ DJ NL (MAK)

1 Currumbine Avenue, Gympie

Subdivision to Create one (1) Additional Lot & Common Area(Community titles Scheme)

Application returned to Acknowledgement Stage at applicant’s request 11/02/08.

DA15958 Haeusler (MAK)

19 & 21 Mary Street, Amamoor

Boundary Alteration RFI sent 22/06/07. Awaiting applicant’s response.

DA15959 Smolka H (MKM)

5 Karen Road, Tamaree


DMS. DN due.

DA15980 Best L (TMS)



RFI sent 22/06/07. Awaiting applicant’s response. Concurrence Agency: DNR.

DA16071 Leppien P & H (MKM)

25 Wolvi Road, Gympie


DMS. DN due.

DA16162 Patrick FT & MJ (MKM)

358 Eel Creek Road, Pie Creek



DA16326 McLeod DM (MKM)



DMS. DN due. Applicant advised on 02/11/07 further information required prior to approving.

DA16327 Sutherland & Rush (MAK)

134 & 136 Greentrees Road, Pie Creek

Subdivision to Create Seven (7) Additional Lots

RFI sent 27/03/08. Concurrence Agency: DNRW

DA16402 B Cooper (TMS)

356 Hyland Road, East Deep Creek


DMS. DN due.



DA16447 Bean C (MAK)

Madill Road, Tandur

Boundary Alteration DMS. DN due. Application on hold pending resolution of access issue – letter sent 25/10/07.

DA16501 Edwards M & P (MKM)



DMS. DN due.

DA16505 Crockett (MKM)

61 Eljays Road, The Palms


RFI sent 03/09/07. Awaiting applicant’s response. Concurrence Agency DNR conditions received 01/11/07.

DA16507 Royce Trading Pty Ltd (MKM)

179 Witham Road, The Dawn

Subdivision to Create 11 Additional Lots & Preliminary Approval to Override the Planning Scheme

RFI sent 05/09/07. Partial response received 10/10/07 & 18/10/07. Awaiting further information. Advice Agency: DIP advice received 31/10/07. NRW Third party advice received 22/01/08

DA16641 Walsh M (MAK)

43 Rammutt Road, Chatsworth


DMS. DN due.

DA16699 Andreassen CA (MAK)

12 & 16 Andreassen Road, Tuchekoi


DA16717 Base Properties Qld Pty Ltd (MKM)


Subdivision to Create Five (5) Additional Lots

Response to RFI received 14/01/08 Concurrence Agency: NRW issue RFI 22/10/07.

DA16719 Ferris G & M (MKM)

51 Groves Road, Araluen



DA16722 Brady S (MAK)

Mackenzie Road, Tamaree

Boundary Alteration DMS. Applicant requested on 21/11/07 and 11/02/08 for application to be held in abeyance.

DA16867 CEDMS Pty Ltd (MKM)

12 Tweed Lane, Gympie



DA17002 Farnham W & K (MKM)

12 Stockden Road, The Palms


DMS. DN due.

DA17004 Ross D & N (MKM)

340 Nash Road, Gympie

Subdivision to Create Four (4) Additional Lot

DMS. DN Due

DA17008 McHugh C (MKM)


Subdivision to Create Two (2) Additional Lot

RFI sent 11/10/07. Awaiting applicant’s response. Concurrence Agency: DNRW RFI sent 18/09/07.

DA17055 Walker B (TMS)

32 Fisher Road, Araluen


DMS. DN due.

DA17124 Killen T & C (MAK)

2270 Anderleigh Road, Neerdie

Boundary Alteration DMS. DN due



DA17148 Moir K & E (MKM)

192 Percival Road, Chatsworth

Boundary Alteration DN sent 27/03/08.

DA17157 Poirier JP & De Laney CA (MKM)



DMS. – DN due

DA17176 Doolan P & J (MKM)

Glenbar Road, The Palms


DMS. DN due.

DA17185 Cave M (MAK)

156 Dawn Road, The Dawn


DMS. DN due

DA17219 Rowan B & S (MAK)

406-407 Wilton Road, Greens Creek



DA17222 Jorgensen P (TMS)

44 Minya Road, The Palms


RFI sent 01/11/07. Awaiting applicant’s response. Concurrence Agency: NRW – conditions received 05/11/07.

DA17223 Franklin L & S (MKM)

211 De Castella Road, The Palms


DMS. DN due.

DA17293 Eleventh Trail Pty Ltd (MAK)

Lillis Road, Gympie



DA17325 Darnett D (MKM)

77 Boyle Road, The Palms


DMS. DN due.

DA17330 Cochrane J (MAK)

48 Old Veteran Road, Veteran

Subdivision to Create Eight (8) Additional Lot

DMS. DN due. Report to P&D Committee Meeting.

DA17419 Bairnsdeen Pty Ltd (MAK)

36 Diggings Road, Imbil



DA17324 Nouveau Ventures Pty Ltd as Trustee (MKM)



DN sent 28/03/08.

DA17437 McKenna S (MKM)

157 Dawn Road, The Dawn


DMS. DN due. Advice Agency: Energex – advice received 05/12/07.

DA17454 Vixen Developments Pty Ltd (MAK)

78 Old Maryborough Road, Gympie


DMS. Report to P&D Committee Meeting

DA17487 Gee P (MKM)

192 Old Veteran Road, Veteran


DMS. DN due.

DA17556 Millard PJ & Hardy ML (MKM)

12 Stockden Road, The Palms


RFI sent 21/01/08. Awaiting applicant’s response. Concurrence Agency: DMR – conditions received 30/11/07.



DA17565 Los G (MKM)

339 Wilton & Cavanagh Road, Green Creek

Boundary Alteration DMS. DN due.

DA17588 Echochamp Pty Ltd (MAK)

44-45 Esplanade, Tin Can Bay

Subdivision to Create Three (3) additional Lots

DMS. Report to P&D Committee Meeting. Concurrence Agency – DMR – conditions received 29/11/07. Refer to Item 3/2 in Today’s Agenda.

DA17687 Dray A (MKM)

223 Gibson Road, Mooloo

Boundary Alteration & Access Easement


DA17723 Talan M & Fryer-Talan D (TMS)

550 Glastonbury Road, The Palms


DMS. DN due. Applicant advised negotiating with DMR’s conditions 08/01/08.

DA17750 McLean B (MAK)

3 Power Road, Southside


DMS. DN due.

DA17752 Waller D (MKM)

5 Tarragon Road, The Palms


DMS. DN due.

DA17823 Woodruff (MKM)

297 Antimony Road, Neerdie

Access Easement AN sent 21/12/07. RFI due.

DA17847 Ryan (MAK)

410 Old Maryborough Rd, Araluen

Subdivision to Create Four (4) Additional Lots


DA17882 Spoljaric (MKM)

121 Silky Oak Dr, Nahrunda

Subdivision to Create Two (2) Lots

DMS. DN due

DA17890 Drollinger (MAK)


Subdivision to Create Five (5) Additional Lots

RFI sent 27/03/08. Concurrence Agency – DNR request additional information from applicant 31/01/08.

DA17905 Broomhall (MAK)

378 Eel Creek Road, Pie Creek


DMS. DN due

DA17910 Cooper (MKM)

8 Lukin Road, The Palms


DMS. DN due

DA17918 Humphris (MKM)

104 Glenbar Road, The Palms


RFI sent 11/03/08. Awaiting applicant’s response. Concurrence Agency – DNR

DA17922 Beck (MAK)

162 Witham Road, The Dawn


DA17937 Rigbye (MAK)

Witham Road, The Dawn


DMS. DN due

DA17953 Taylor (MAK)

256 Amamoor Dagun Road, Amamoor



DA17955 Silax Pty Ltd (TMS)

Willow Grove Road, Southside

Subdivision to Create Twenty Four (24) Additional Lots




DA17956 Copp Rd Gympie Gospel Trust (MKM)

67-69 Groundwater Road, Southside

Subdivision to Create Seven (7) Additional Lots


DA18040 Teitze (SAC)

Happy Valley Rd, Kandanga Creek

Boundary Alteration RFI sent 27/03/08. Awaiting applicant’s response. Concurrence Agency. DNR – advice received 20/02/08

DA18112 Hanson (MAK)

1650 Kandanga Creek Rd, Upper Kandanga


AN sent 12/02/08. No RFI required. Awaiting Concurrence Agencies. EPA & DNR prior to report to P&D Meeting. DNR advice received 03/03/08. EPA advise incomplete application received 06/03/08.

DA18134 Jacques (MAK)

2 Oyster Pde & 44 Emporer St, Tin Can Bay

Boundary Alteration AN sent 22/02/08. RFI Due.

DA18165 Rainbow Shores P/L (SJT)

5 & 11 Rainbow Shores Dr, Rainbow Beach

Amalgamation of Common Property & Boundary Alteration

AN sent 03/03/08. RFI Due.

DA18167 Lyons (SAC)

Parakeet Crt, Tamaree



DA18183 Bennett (KMF)

613 Old Maryborough Rd, Chatsworth


RFI sent 07/04/08. Awaiting applicant’s response.1

DA18236 Walker (KMF)

8 Old Veteran Rd, Veteran


AN sent 07/03/08. RFI Due.

DA18242 Dimell & Sylma (TMS)

157 Fishermans Pocket Road, Two Mile

Access Easement AN sent 10/03/08. RFI due.

DA18269 Perrett (MAK)

11Corella Crt & 24 Corella Rd, Gympie

Boundary Alteration & Subdivision to Create Three (3) Additional Lots


DA18278 Vetter (SAC)

21 Old Goomboorian Rd, Veteran



DA18320 Lui (KT)

94 Stumm Rd, Southside



DA18324 PKEL Investments (MKM)

16 Hilltop Avenue, Southside



DA18341 Mahaffey (MKM)

73 Lymburner Rd, Pie Creek



DA18378 Rentsch (KMT)

271 Sandy Creek Rd, North Deep Creek


AN sent 20/03/08. RFI due. Advice Agency. Powerlink

DA18381 Kerr (KMT)

13 Kiaka Rd, Lagoon Pocket





DA18397 Hore (SJT)

72 Greendale Rd, Glastonbury

Boundary Alteration AN sent 25/03/08. RFI due.

DA18399 Smith (SAC)

77 Greenoak Rd, Kandanga

Access Easement AN sent 18/03/08. RFI due. Advice Agency. Powerlink

DA18347 Harris (KT)

76 Sunrise Circle, The Dawn



DA18398 Huba (KT)

Rosewood Crt & Kimberley Ave, Southside

Subdivision to Create Ten (10) Additional Lots


DA18439 Huba (MAK)

4 Zerner Rd, Pie Creek


DMS. DN due

R165/07 Pagerose Pty Ltd (KMT)

95 Hoopers Rd 105 Hoopers Rd Curra

Reconfiguration of Lot (3 Lots into 61)

RFI response due 29/10/08. Concurrence Agency DMR response received 17/03/08.

R173/07 Contoleon N

Elsom Ct Curra Reconfiguration of Lot (1 into 3) and Creation of an Access Easement

DMS. DN due 04/03/08.

R174/07 Budgen K (SAC)

144 Kirsten Dve Curra

Reconfiguration of Lot (1 into 2)


R175/07 Davis CV (MKM)

38 Atkinson Rd Curra

Reconfiguration of Lot (1 into 2) & Access Easement

DMS extended. DN due 27/03/08.

R179/07 Martoo Consulting

321 Hoopers Rd Curra


Concurrence Agency (NRW) response due 10/03/08.

R182/07 Sabiston D

60 Cliff Jones Rd Curra


Response to RFI received 07/02/08.

R187/07 Moody CB & SG (KT)

6 Hermans Rd Curra


To be assessed under Superseded Planning Scheme. DMS. DN due.


40 Cliff Jones Rd Curra


DMS. DN due 08/04/08.

R200/07 Stafford P (SAC)

189 Lynne Dve Curra


RFI sent 15/01/08. DNR RFI sent 29/01/08. Awaiting applicant’s response.


Dan Meurant Dve Curra


Received 19/12/07.

R202/08 Thatcher P (Freedom Fuels) (SAC)

31 Scrub Rd Gunalda

Reconfiguration of Lot (Dividing Land into Partrs by Agreement: Lease for a Term Exceeding 10 Years)

Received 14/12/07

R205/08 KG & JKL Knight Super Fund ATF (KMF)

Rodney Rd Curra Reconfiguration of Lot (1 into 2)

RFI sent 03/04/08. Awaiting Applicant’s response.



R206/08 Olsen S & S (KMF)

74 Kirsten Dve Curra



OPERATIONAL WORK (Including Combined Building/Plumbing and Operational Work) DA13337 Wagner G (TMS)

391 Bruce Highway North, Two Mile

Earthworks DMS. DN due. Letter sent requesting further information 26/10/07.

DA13568 Crampton B (TMS)

10 Mitchell Street, Tin Can Bay

COMBINED Op Works – Site Works, Driveway Access, Carparking & Landscaping

RFI sent 10/08/06. Part information received. Still awaiting some information. Hydraulics received.

DA13789 Geiszler (TMS)

Garowme Road, Tamaree

Earthworks Landscaping Sewerage & Stormwater Drainage

Awaiting PLSL form. DN ready to be issued. Letter sent 03/09/07.

DA14054 Buchanan (MAK)

2A Sorensen Road, Southside

Earthworks Awaiting amended plans.

DA14354 Sunshine Coast Christian Fellowship (MAK)

2a Sorensen Road, Southside

Roadworks & Stormwater Drainage

DMS. DN due

DA14863 McDonald A ATF Niduts Investments (MKM)

Brisbane Road, Gympie

Earthworks for Subdivision

DMS. Letter re access sent 11/07/07 for applicant’s consideration.

DA15129 Opagem Pty Ltd (TMS)

1 Rainbow Beach Road, Rainbow Beach

Landscaping Roadworks & Footpath Works Stormwater Drainage Water Sewerage Connections Driveways and Carparking

Further plans/information received 31/08/07. DMS. Applicant requests meeting with Council and DMR.

DA15565 Larsen G (MAK)

Drummond Drive, Gympie

Roadwork, Water, Sewerage & Excavation

DMS. DN due. Further RFI sent 15/02/08.

DA15807 Sawrey M & E (MAK)

128 Emperor Street, Tin Can Bay

COMBINED Building Work (Class 2-9) & Boundary Relaxation, Plumbing (7 fixtures) & Operational Works

Further RFI sent 28/05/07 re building over sewer.

DA15865 Zerner (MAK)

8 Wadell Road, Two Mile

Driveways, Stormwater Drainage, Retaining Walls, Carparking & Earthworks


DA15970 JTJK Investments (TMS)

98, 100 & 102 River Road & 29 Excelsior Road, Gympie

Siteworks, Landscaping, Carparking, Driveways, Drainage & Sewerage Diversion

DMS. DN Due. Amended plans received 11/03/08. Additional information letter sent 27/03/08. Awaiting applicant’s response.



DA15971 Baker (TMS)

37A Watson Road, Southside

Roadworks, Stormwater Drainage Water & Sewerage Reticulation


DA16179 Resland Management Aust Pty Ltd (TMS)

Ranson Road, Gympie

Civil Works for Residential Subdivision

DMS. DN due.

DA16231 Jensen A (TMS)

Hall Road, Glanmire

Siteworks Filling & Drainage Works for Industrial Subdivision

RFI due. Letter sent 27/07/07 – awaiting amended plans.

DA16290 Wilibmag Pty Ltd (MAK)

Traveston Road, Traveston

Access Driveways RFI sent 27/07/07. Awaiting applicant’s response.

DA16601 Copp Road Gympie Gospel Trust (TMS)

Copp Road, Southside

Siteworks, Water & Sewer Connection, Kerb & Channel, Roadworks, Carparking & Landscaping Associated with Development of Church School

DMS. DN due.

DA16810 Qantec McWilliam (MAK)

98 Woondum Road, Kybong

Earthworks DMS. DN due.

DA17115 Andreassen G (MAK)

Michelle Court, Imbil

Roadworks & Associated Drainage

DMS. DN due.

DA17156 Belmon Park Pty Ltd (MAK)

Old Maryborough Road, Araluen

Siteworks, Roadworks & Associated Drainage, Access Construction, Erosion & Sediment Control for Rural Residential Subdivision

DMS. DN due.

DA17177 T S C Cooloola (MAK)

36 Violet Street, Gympie

Landscaping & Access Construction


DA17485 Opus Qantec McWilliam (MKM)

14-16 Van Doren Road, Southside

Road Construction & Associated Drainage

DMS. DN due

DA17618 Webster D (MAK)

38-40 Stephens Street, Kandanga

Roadworks, Kerb & Channel & Associated Drainage


DA17636 Reibel (TMS)

6 Parsons Road, Gympie

Sewerage, Stormwater & Access Driveway

AN sent 29/11/07. RFI due. Stormwater drainage report received 30/01/08.

DA17702 Kidd G (TMS)

1A Power Street, Gympie

Driveway/Access & Landscaping




DA17788 Tisca Pty Ltd (MAK)

11 Pronger Parade, Glanmire

Carparking, Access Construction and Site Works

DMS. DN due.

DA17819 EEC Pty Ltd (MAK)

Sorensen Road, Southside

Roadworks, Kerb & Channel & Associated Drainage, Landscaping & Siteworks


DA17849 Langley (MKM)

21 Main St, Gympie

Sewer Main, Interallotment Drainage & Access Driveway

RFI SENT 14/03/08. Awaiting applicant’s response..

DA17931 Garum Pty Ltd (MAK)

48 Corella Rd, Gympie

Siteworks, Roadworks & Associated Drainage, Driveway & Carparking

DMS. DN due

DA17936 Cooloola Shire Council (TMS)

Carlo Road, Rainbow Beach

Prescribed Tidal Work (Pontoon with Access Gangway to Public Use)

AN sent 09/01/08 RFI due. Concurrence Agencies DNR - Maritime Safety response received 10/03/08. Advice Agency Ports Corp QLD received 22/01/08. EPA advise request for additional information 31/01/08

DA17996 Silich (TMS)

10 Carlo Rd, Rainbow Beach

Siteworks, Driveways, Carparking & Landscaping


DA18022 Gympie Residential Golf (MAK)

25 Corella Rd, Gympie

Landscaping, Access Driveways & Stormwater Drainage for Multi-Residential Development (Stage 2)


DA18109 Opus Qantec McWilliam (Laughton) (MKM)

2 Arnold Rd, Veteran

Roadworks AN sent 12/02/08. RFI due.

DA18118 Opus Qantec McWilliam (Laughton) (MKM)

5 Katies Lane and 3 & 9 Grecian Bends Road, Greens Creek

Road Construction, Associated Drainage & Access Strip

AN sent 12/02/08. RFI due. DMR advice received 28/03/08.

DA18227 Dimell P/L & Sylma P/L (TMS)

157 Fishermans Pocket Rd, Fishermans Pocket

Roadworks, Access Easement Construction & Associated Stormwater Drainage

AN sent 03/03/08 RFI Due

DA18230 Curtain (TMS)

Bluegum Rd, & Mary’s Creek Rd, Pie Creek

Earthworks, Roadworks, & Associated Drainage


DA18232 Howard (KMT)

Rifle Range Rd, Gympie,

Civil Works for Residential Subdivision (Stage 3)




DA18331 Opus Qantec McWilliam (MKM)

11 Katies Lane, Greens Creek

Road Construction & Associated Drainage


DA18337 Gympie Gardens Pty Ltd (MAK)

3-7 James Kidd Dr, Monkland

Roadworks, Stormwater, Water & Sewerage Reticulation, Earthworks & Drainage


OW102/07 Richardson T & M

484 Curra Estate Rd Curra

Excavation – Water Storage Dam

AN sent 18/07/07. Objection received. Letter sent to applicants 22/08/07. Awaiting further advice.

OPERATIONAL WORK – ADVERTISING DEVICES DA15079 Brown (MKM)

8 Jeremy Road, Widgee Crossing South

Advertising Device – Freestanding Non-moving Sign) and Building Work (Class 10 Sign)

RFI sent 05/02/07. Applicant’s part response received 10/05/07. Advised applicant new site plan required – awaiting.

DA17902 Gympie Joint Venture (MKM)

9 Centenary Close, Gympie

Operational Works – Advertising Device (Freestanding non-moving sign) & Building Work – Class 10b Sign

DMS. DN due

DA17941 QLD Water Infrastructure P/L (MKM)

153 Traveston Crossing Road, Kybong


DMS. DN due

DA18163 Hotondo (Gympie P/L (KMF)

20 Excelsior Rd, Gympie


RFI sent 03/03/08 Awaiting applicant’s response.

SIGNS TO BE ASSESSED UNDER LOCAL LAW

BUILDING WORK ASSESSABLE AGAINST THE PLANNING SCHEME DA17715 Lutheran Church of Australia (MKM)

4 O’Connell Street, Gympie

Removal Dwelling (Removal of Dwelling House within the Heritage and Character Overlay)

Heritage Sub-Committee response received 21/12/07. To be further discussed at its January meeting pending further research.

DA17709 Inall (MKM)

11 Smyth St, Gympie

Building Work assessable against the Planning Scheme (Removal of Dwelling House within the Heritage and Character Overlay)

RFI sent 04/02/08. Awaiting applicant’s response. Heritage Sub-committee advise no concerns.



DA17841 Kedding Group (MAK)

588 Rocks Rd, Pie Creek

Building Work assessable against the Planning Scheme – Dwelling House Exceeding the Maximum Height Nominated in the Planning Scheme (3 Storey Portion of Dwelling)

Received 10/12/07. RFI to be sent.

P20/04/08 Moved: Cr J. Watt Seconded: Cr A.J. Perrett

Recommend that the information as amended with the deletion of non Gympie Regional Council Development applications, be noted.

Carried.

MINUTE G39/04/08 REFERS


4/2 Development Applications Approved

File: DA16178 Applicant: Ausmar Homes Site Address: 23 Glastonbury Road, Southside The proposal is for Material Change of Use – Multi Residential (8 Units) over Lot 7 MPH24326. The Decision Notice was approved on 28 March 2008 and issued on 28 March 2008 subject to conditions from the Assessment Manager. File: DA16600 Applicant: Paul Reeman Site Address: 50 Wickham Street, Gympie The proposal is for Material Change of Use – Display Yard, Showroom, General Industry (Service Centre) & Environmentally Relevant Activity (ERA #28 – Motor Vehicle Workshop) over Lot 2 MPH23361. The Decision Notice was approved on 27 March 2008 and issued on 27 March 2008 subject to conditions from the Assessment Manager. File: DA17402 Applicant: Hungry Jack's Pty Ltd Site Address: 4 Rose Road, Gympie The proposal is for Material Change of Use – Food or Entertainment Venue (Fast Food Outlet – Extensions to Carparking) over Lots 1 & 2 MPH6667. The Decision Notice was approved on 11 March 2008 and issued on 11 March 2008 subject to conditions from the Assessment Manager. File: DA17889 Applicant: Herbcliff Pty Ltd Site Address: 168 Mary Street, Gympie The proposal is for Material Change of Use – Food or Entertainment Venue (Extensions to existing Hotel) over Lot 144 G14710. The Decision Notice was approved on 25 February 2008 and issued on 25 February 2008 subject to conditions from the Assessment Manager.


File: DA18013 Applicant: Rodney Murray Site Address: 51 Crescent Road, Gympie The proposal is for Material Change of Use - Environmentally Relevant Activity (ERA #52 Printing) over Lot 2 MPH24167. The Decision Notice was approved on 11 March 2008 and issued on 11 March 2008 subject to conditions from the Assessment Manager. File: DA14670 Applicant: Gus Camilleri Site Address: 9 Musgrave & Norman Streets, Gympie The proposal is for Reconfiguring a Lot – Subdivision to Create One (1) Additional Lot over Lot 1 MPH6488 & Easement A. The Decision Notice was approved on 21 February 2008 and issued on 21 February 2008 subject to conditions from the Assessment Manager. File: DA16508 Applicant: L R McCoomb & A D Bone & L V Rogers Site Address: 17 Matthew Road, The Palms The proposal is for Reconfiguring a Lot – Subdivision to Create Two (2) Additional Lots over Lot 45 on RP162320. The Decision Notice was approved on 5 March 2008 and issued on 5 March 2008 subject to conditions from the Assessment Manager. File: DA16786 Applicant: Andrew & Catherine Mills Site Address: 26 Hillview Road, Cedar Pocket The proposal is for Reconfiguring a Lot – Subdivision to Create Two (2) Additional Lots & Access Easement over Lot 5 RP213685. The Decision Notice was approved on 14 March 2008 and issued on 14 March 2008 subject to conditions from the Assessment Manager.


File: DA17108 Applicant: Rick Baker Site Address: Glastonbury Road, Glastonbury The proposal is for Reconfiguring a Lot – Boundary Alteration over Lot 74 L371125 & Lot 1645 L37949. The Decision Notice was approved on 27 March 2008 and issued on 27 March 2008 subject to conditions from the Assessment Manager. File: DA17110 Applicant: Rev R Harriman Site Address: 93 & 111 Keefton Road, Woondum The proposal is for Reconfiguring a Lot - Boundary Alteration over Lots 11 & 14 RP882452. The Decision Notice was approved on 27 March 2008 and issued on 27 March 2008 subject to conditions from the Assessment Manager. File: DA16441 Applicant: Alice Drollinger Site Address: 126 Tamaree Road Tamaree The proposal is for Reconfiguring a Lot – Subdivision to Create One (1) Additional Lot over Lot 1 MPH30697. The Decision Notice was approved on 27 March 2008 and issued on 27 March 2008 subject to conditions from the Assessment Manager. File: DA12719 Applicant: Janet Michelle Cook Site Address: 43 Tingira Close Rainbow Beach The proposal is for Operational Work – Site Works, Car Parking & Landscaping over Lot 16 RB96930 The Decision Notice was approved on 26 March 2008 and issued on 26 March 2008 subject to conditions from the Assessment Manager.


File: DA16869 Applicant: Signs of Style Site Address: 20 Spectrum Street, Rainbow Beach The proposal is for Operational Work - Advertising Device (Freestanding Non Moving Sign) & Building Work (Class 10b Sign) over Lot 3 MCH4952. The Decision Notice was approved on 11 March 2008 and issued on 13 March 2008 subject to conditions from the Assessment Manager. File: DA17119 Applicant: Cam 2 Pty Ltd Site Address: Tarwhine Street, Tin Can Bay The proposal is for Operational Works (Roadworks, Stormwater, Water & Sewerage Reticulation, Site Works and Landscaping) over Lot 85 RP224086. The Decision Notice was approved on 14 March 2008 and issued on 14 March 2008 subject to conditions from the Assessment Manager. File: DA17299 Applicant: Friends Of Kandanga Site Address: 47-49 Main Street, Kandanga The proposal is for Operational Work & Building – Advertising Device (Freestanding non-moving sign) & Class 10B (Sign) over Lot 5 RP71515. The Decision Notice was approved on 12 March 2008 and issued on 12 March 2008 subject to conditions from the Assessment Manager. File: DA17486 Applicant: Truebay P/L Site Address: Majestic Place & Judicial Circuit, Jones Hill The proposal is for Operational Works – Roadworks & Associated Drainage, Water and Sewerage Reticulation, Landscaping and Earthworks for Residential Subdivision (Stages 7-10) over Lot 12 on SP197202. The Decision Notice was approved on 12 March 2008 and issued on 12 March 2008 subject to conditions from the Assessment Manager.


File: DA17555 Applicant: Wayne Blow & Partners Pty Ltd Site Address: 101 - 103 River Road & 2 - 4 Rose Street, Gympie The proposal is for Operational Works – Earthworks, Stormwater, Roadworks & Landscaping over Lots 20 & 21 CP855371, Lot 1 MPH6892 & Lots 1 & 2 MPH6667. The Decision Notice was approved on 14 March 2008 and issued on 14 March 2008 subject to conditions from the Assessment Manager.


Recommend that the information be noted.

Carried.


SECTION 5: GENERAL MATTERS 5/1 Building Summary and Plumbing Report for the Month of March 2008

Re: Minute: P22/04/08 Building Summary and Plumbing Report for the Month of March 2008

From: Interim Director of Planning and Development – M. Hartley File: BG94/00002 Date: 10 April 2008 Report: (Director of Planning and Development - M. Hartley) The Building and Plumbing Summary and Report for the Month of March 2008 is included as Attachment 3.

P22/04/08 Moved: Cr J. Watt Seconded: Cr A.J. Perrett

Recommend that the Building and Plumbing Summary and Report for the month of March 2008 as presented, be received.

Carried.


5/2 Approved 2 Lot Subdivision – Corner Bligh, Boundary & Rose Streets, Kilkivan

Re: Minute: P23/04/08 Approved 2 Lot Subdivision – Corner Bligh,

Boundary & Rose Streets, Kilkivan From: Interim Director of Planning & Development – M. Hartley File: SD460 Date: 04 April 2008

Report: (Interim Director of Planning & Development – M. Hartley) Subdivision of this land in Kilkivan into two lots was approved in October of 2005 and the survey plan is currently in the Kilkivan office awaiting endorsement by Council. The property owner maintains that all conditions of approval have been satisfied; however the payment of contributions totalling $3,800.00 remains unresolved. These contributions are for access construction ($2,200), water connection ($1,500) and park contribution ($100). The property owner insists that the contributions were paid some time ago, although there is no record of a receipt confirming payment. Despite the lack of a receipt, a review of the file and an inspection of the site suggest the conditions of approval may in fact have been satisfied.


There are clearly initialled notes on Council’s file indicating the park contribution was paid on 4 December 2006 and that the remaining contributions have also been paid. Access to the new lot off Rose Street has been constructed by Council. It would be unusual for Council to construct an access in these circumstances without first being paid for the work. Finally, there is a letter on file from Kilkivan Shire Council to the property owner dated 4 December 2006 advising of the outstanding requirements to be satisfied before Council would endorse the survey plan. The letter makes no mention of any outstanding monetary contributions, and the outstanding requirements cited in the letter (payment of outstanding rates and arrangements with Ergon Energy for the provision of power to the new lot) have been satisfied according to material on the file. The owner is very frustrated and is keen to resolve the situation. Under the circumstances, it is considered there is sufficient material on the file to suggest that all the conditions of approval have been satisfied.

P23/04/08 Moved: Cr L.J. Friske Seconded: Cr J Watt Recommend that, having regard to the material on file suggesting the conditions of approval, including the payment of relevant development contributions, have been satisfied, Survey Plan SP188937 be endorsed by Gympie Regional Council.

Carried.

Ms T.M. Stenholm returned to the meeting at 11.56 a.m. and left at 12.04 p.m.


SECTION 6: MATTERS FOR COUNCIL’S INFORMATION The following items have been copied into a booklet for Council’s Information No Date

Received Received from Subject

1 11/03/08 Office of the Premier Stephen Beckett Deputy Chief of Staff

Master Plan for the Tin Can Bay Boat Harbour and Norman Point (Doc ID 88753)

2 13/03/08 Local Government Association of Queensland Inc

Circular – Information of the Iconic Queensland Places Bill 2008. (Doc ID 886382)

3. 29/02/08 Dept of Infrastructure -Queensland Government

Terms of Reference – Inskip Peninsular State Land Master Plan (Doc ID883130)

P24/04/08 Moved: Cr A.J. Perrett Seconded: Cr L.J. Friske

Recommend that Council notes the contents of the correspondence.

Carried.

Cr I.T. Petersen left the meeting at 12.07 p.m. and returned at 12.08 p.m. Cr J.Watt left the meeting at 12.09 p.m. and returned at 12.10 p.m. Mr M. Hartley (Director Planning & Development) left the meeting at 12.10 p.m. and returned at 12.13 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING The meeting adjourned for lunch at 12:14 p.m. RESUMPTION OF MEETING The meeting resumed at 12:34 p.m.


PRESENT: Crs I.T. Petersen (Chairman), R.J. Dyne, L.J. Friske, A.J. Perrett,

& J. Watt. Mrs K.A. Rolfe (Interim Manager Strategic Planning) and Mrs K.M. Toomey (Environmental Planner) entered the meeting at 12.34 p.m. 12.34 p.m. appointment - Daryl Stewart and Rachel Lyons from Burnett Mary Regional Group entered the meeting and provided a report on the Great Sandy Region Biosphere Reserve Nomination. Daryl Stewart, Rachel Lyons, Mrs K.A. Rolfe and Mrs K.M. Toomey left the meeting at 1.08 p.m.


SECTION 1: STRATEGIC PLANNING MATTERS 1/6 Nomination of the Great Sandy Region as a Biosphere Reserve

Re: Minute: P25/04/08 Nomination of the Great Sandy Region as a Biosphere Reserve

From: Burnett Mary Regional Group Date: 1 April 2008 “I write to seek your support for the nomination of the Great Sandy region as a Biosphere Reserve. A Biosphere Reserve is an international non-binding conservation designation given by UNESCO which demonstrates innovative approaches to conservation and sustainable development. There are 507 sites in 102 countries across the world. They go beyond confined protected areas, and include zones where sustainable economic development is fostered. Further detail on Biospheres in attached. Our group has decided to nominate the Great Sandy Strait and adjoining hinterland because it has outstanding biodiversity values. The region extends from Bundaberg south to Gympie and includes Fraser Island (see map). The adjoining area to the south was approved last year as the Noosa Biosphere and is currently being considered by UNESCO as one of the five best examples of Biosphere Reserves in the world. If successful, the Great Sandy Biosphere will

• Give further international recognition of the region • Be a boost for tourism • Raise awareness of environmental issues • Help attract funding

As our deadline for this nomination is imminent (April 10th), we have assembled a team of people who are prepared the nomination. We request your signature on the document as it is a condition of the nomination because the area includes land which falls within your jurisdiction. We also request a letter of support from you which will be attached to the nomination.” Although this is a very exciting project, with lots of opportunities for our region, I understand that you may wish to discuss some details of the nomination with us. Our Communications Officer Carl Moller will contact you shortly to arrange a meeting. In the meantime, please phone me on 0429 462038 if you have any questions.


To ensure that the entire community is informed of the Biosphere nomination, we are publicly announcing this project tomorrow (Friday), and attached a copy of the media release for your information. I look forward to your support of this nomination” Report: (Environmental Planning Officer – K.M. Toomey) 1.0 Introduction The Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) is seeking the support of Council for their Biosphere Reserve proposal for the Great Sandy Strait and adjoining hinterland area. 2.0 Background Representatives from BMRG have previously met with Council’s Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Planning and Development and the Environmental Planning Officer regarding this matter. Due to the complexity of the matter, the BMRG representatives have accepted an invitation to address Council on the implications of a successful Biosphere Reserve nomination for the region. 3.0 Biosphere Reserve Nomination The following information was presented to Council staff at the initial meeting and provides a brief outline of the proposal. “The Great Sandy Strait and adjoining hinterland has outstanding biodiversity values. The region is one of the most diverse in Australia, spanning a sub-tropical to temperate ‘transition’ zone, and contains representative species from both climates, including some that are unique to the region. Obtaining UNESCO Biosphere status gives recognition of these values at the international level, and also creates an opportunity for international biodiversity investment.


Project Area: The map below shows the area proposed to be nominated as a Biosphere.

What is a Biosphere? A biosphere reserve is an international conservation designation given by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) under its Programme on Man and the Biosphere. Biosphere reserves are sites which demonstrate innovative approaches to conservation and sustainable development. They share their experience and ideas nationally, regionally and internationally within the World Network of Biosphere Reserves. There are 507 sites worldwide in 102 countries. Biosphere Reserves go beyond confined protected area, and include zones where sustainable economic development is fostered via partnerships with local people. Biosphere Reserves are about developing quality economics based on local community action and entrepreneurship, sound science, public-private sector partnerships and networking. The Noosa Biosphere Reserves, which is the first in Queensland, is being considered by UNESCO under a new initiative as of one of the five best examples of Biosphere Reserves in the world.


What are the benefits of biosphere reserves? The biosphere reserve concept can be used as a framework to guide and reinforce projects to enhance people’s livelihoods and ensure environmental sustainability. UNESCO recognition can serve to highlight and reward such individual efforts. Designation of a site as a biosphere reserve can raise awareness among local people, citizens and government authorities on environmental and development issues. It can help attract additional funding from different sources. At the national level, biosphere reserves can serve as pilot sites or “learning places” to explore and demonstrate approaches to conservation and sustainable development, providing lessons which can be applied elsewhere. Who is in charge? UNESCO does not require any change in law or ownership: each biosphere reserve has its own system of community governance to ensure it meets its functions and objectives. How does UNESCO ensure that biosphere reserves function properly? Biosphere reserves are not the object of a binding international convention or treaty but are governed by a “soft law” – the Statutory Framework for Biosphere Reserves – adopted by the UNESCO General Conference and which all countries are committed to apply. In consequence, the UNESCO Secretariat does not have a “police function” and it is the responsibility of each country, through its MAB National Committee or Focal Point, to ensure that the biosphere reserves respond to the criteria and function properly.” 4.0 Conclusion The Biosphere proposal represents a unique opportunity for the region to secure international recognition of the environmental and aesthetic attributes that characterise the area, without limiting the future growth of the region through entering into an agreement with statutory implications. It is anticipated that a successful Biosphere Reserve nomination will provide increased tourism opportunities, attract additional funding opportunities and help foster sustainable economic growth within the region.


Recommend that Council advise the Burnett Mary Regional Group that Council is prepared to offer a letter of support for biosphere status for the Great Sandy Strait area provided that the Biosphere status remains non-regulatory with no statutory implications.

Carried.


There being no further business the meeting closed at 1.18 p.m.

CONFIRMED THIS THE TWENTY THIRD DAY OF APRIL 2008

_____________________________________________ CHAIRMAN

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