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TABLE OF CONTENTS for the meeting of

LIGHT REGIONAL COUNCIL STRATEGY & PROJECTS COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, 1 MARCH 2011

Reports for Decision:

9.1.1 Proposed Kapunda Bowling Club Relocation to Dutton Park –

Regional Sporting Facility, Dutton Park ............................................................ 5

9.4.1 Sponsorship, Grants and Incentive Scheme Policy Amendment .....................11

9.4.2 Budget Reallocation – Strategic Development Plan Review ............................18

9.4.3 Regional Tourism Plan Amendment Report ....................................................22

9.4.4 Roseworthy Township Committee – Updated Membership .............................26

9.4.5 Community Land Classification Revocation - Park Range Estate, Freeling ...........................................................................................................30

9.4.6 Public Transport – Hewett – Proposed Bus Stop Locations ............................34

9.4.7 Advertising Signage – Gawler Belt Industrial Park ..........................................38

9.4.8 Nuriootpa West Planning Review ....................................................................42

9.4.9 Roseworthy Growth Area West and Employment Lands Development Plan Amendment .............................................................................................47

Reports for Information: Nil

VISION & ASPIRATIONS A vibrant and growing community to be supported by quality infrastructure, a sustainable environment and excellent services that meet everybody’s

needs and maintains our unique lifestyle.

AGENDA PAPERS

for the meeting of

LIGHT REGIONAL COUNCIL STRATEGY & PROJECTS COMMITTEE

in the

MEETING ROOM 12 Hanson Street, Freeling

TUESDAY, 1 MARCH 2011 at 5:00pm

Principal Office: 93 Main Street Branch Office: 12 Hanson Street Kapunda 5373 Freeling 5372

Telephone: 8525 3200 Facsimile: 8566 3262

Committee Members,

Cr Peter Graham (Chair) Cr Bill Close (Deputy Chair) Cr Wayne Standish Cr Robert Williams Cr Steven Watson

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of Section 87 (4) of the Local Government Act, 1999, that the next Meeting of the Light Regional Council Strategy & Projects Committee will be held in the Meeting Room, 12 Hanson Street, Freeling on Tuesday, 1 March 2011 at 5:00pm A copy of the Agenda for the above meeting is supplied as prescribed by Section 87 (4) of the said Act. .................................................... Brian Carr CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 2011

NOTICE OF MEETING

AGENDA

MONTHLY MEETING OF THE LIGHT REGIONAL COUNCIL STRATEGY & PROJECTS COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY, 1 March 2011,

IN THE MEETING ROOM, 12 HANSON STREET, FREELING 5372 COMMENCING AT 5:00PM

1. PRESENT

2. OPENING

3. APOLOGIES

4. MINUTES

4.1 CONFIRMATION OF COMMITTEE MINUTES

5. COMMUNICATIONS

5.1 COMMITTEE MEMBERS’ REPORTS

5.1.1 Delegate / Representative Reports

5.3 PRESENTATIONS TO COMMITTEE

6. HEARING OF REPRESENTATIONS

7. PETITIONS, DEPUTATIONS

7.1 PETITIONS 7.2 DEPUTATIONS

8. BUSINESS ARISING

9. REPORTS FOR DECISION

9.1 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 9.2 GENERAL MANAGER, BUSINESS & GOVERNANCE 9.3 GENERAL MANAGER, DEVELOPMENT & REGULATORY SERVICES 9.4 GENERAL MANAGER, STRATEGY, PROJECTS & ENGINEERING 9.5 GENERAL MANAGER, INFRASTRUCTURE & WORKS

10. REPORTS FOR INFORMATION

11. PROCEDURAL MATTERS

11.1 QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE 11.2 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE 11.3 DEFERRED MOTION 11.4 NOTICE OF MOTION 11.5 MOTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

12. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

13. MEETINGS

The next meeting of Light Regional Council Strategy & Projects Committee will be held on Tuesday, 5 April 2011, commencing at 5:00pm in the Meeting Room, 12 Hanson Street, Freeling.

14. CLOSURE

Agenda - Light Regional Council Strategy & Projects Committee meeting to be Held on Tuesday 1 March 2011 2011/1

4. MINUTES 4.1 CONFIRMATION OF COMMITTEE MINUTES 4.1.1 Minutes of the meeting of Committee held Tuesday, 1 February 2011.

Recommendation • That the minutes of the meeting of the Strategy & Projects Committee held Tuesday, 1

February 2011 be confirmed as a true and correct record of that meeting. 5. COMMUNICATIONS 5.1 COMMITTEE MEMBERS’ REPORTS 5.1.1 Delegate / Representative Reports

5.3 PRESENTATIONS TO COMMITTEE

6. HEARING OF REPRESENTATIONS Nil

7. PETITIONS, DEPUTATIONS 7.1 PETITIONS 7.2 DEPUTATIONS


8. BUSINESS ARISING

Arising from Meeting of 17 June 2008

Item No. Minute Page No.

Current Status of Matter

10 REPORTS FOR DECISION 10.2 Deputy Chief Executive Officer 10.2.4 Gawler River Primary School House

162 Member for Light, Mr Tony Piccolo updated

on project status. No Further update. Project Scope of Works being drafted.

Ongoing Arising from Meeting of 18 August 2009

Item No. Minute Page No

Current Status of matter

10.2 General Manager, Business & Governance 10.2.4 Gawler River Floodplain

Management Authority, Proposal to Purchase Closed Road

205 Land Merger process complete. Change of ownership occurred November 2010 to private ownership.

Completed Arising from Meeting of Wednesday, 20 January 2010

Item No. Minute Page No

Current Status of matter

10.4 General Manager, Strategy, Projects & Engineering 10.4.3 Kapunda Tourism & Urban Design

Sunset Working Party.

7 Budget allocation required to replace the Hill Street pergola before remaining table/seat setting can be installed.

Ongoing Arising from Meeting of Tuesday, 16 March 2010

12.5 Motions without Notice 12.5.1 Bike/Hiking Track, Kapunda

45 Project plan being developed by S.P&E for

further discussions with DTEI & Genessee Wyoming. Future report to Council to occur pending feedback of project plan for budget considerations.

Ongoing Arising from Meeting of Tuesday, 20 April 2010

10.2 General Manager, Business & Governance 10.2.4 Sections 884, 885 and 886, Hundred

of Mudla Wirra, Gawler River 57 Refer Item 10.2.2 of 16 February 2010 and to

10.2.4 Council meeting dated 20 April 2010 and Council meeting dated 16 March 2010. A Community Land Management Plan yet to be drafted, Advertisements for lease renewal to be placed. Private Land Swap proposal lodged with Department of Local Government and Planning. No further update at this time.

Ongoing


Arising from Meeting 17 August 2010 Item No. Minute Page

No Current Status of matter

10.1 Chief Executive Officer 10.1.1 Proposed Kapunda Bowling Club

Relocation to Dutton Park

157 Item for consideration in March meeting of the Strategy & Projects Committee

Agenda Arising from Special Meeting of Tuesday, 7 September 2010

5.2 General Manager, Business & Governance 5.2.1 Loan Borrowings for 2010/2011

Financial Year 199 Loan documentation lodged with the Local

Government Finance Authority of SA. Documentation received for execution.

Ongoing Motions without Notice 6.5.1 Freeling Heritage Walk

220 S,P&E seeking quotes for signage. Input of

Freeling Community to be sought into content of signs.

Ongoing Arising from Meeting of Tuesday, 19 October 2010 10.4 General Manager, Strategy, Projects & Engineering 10.4.3 Heavy Vehicle Parking Sunset

Working Party 285 Working Party meeting and tour held. Follow-

up meetings to occur during February / March 2011.

Ongoing 12.5 Motions without Notice 12.5.1 Toilets - Kapunda Soldiers Memorial

Hall

288 Planning consent received. Building assessment ongoing. Land Division application (administrative boundary amendment) approved.

Ongoing Arising from Meeting of Tuesday, 23 November 2010 12.5 Motions without Notice 12.5.2 Mobile Phones in Council Meetings 306

Procedure at meetings Code of Practice to be amended.

Ongoing Arising from Meeting of Tuesday, 14 December 2010 10.2.4 Dutton Park Memorial Gates

Insurance Claim 323 Initial column repairs to proceed on 20

January 2011 Completed

10.4 General Manager, Strategy, Projects & Engineering 10.4.1 Old Adelaide Road Upgrade,

Kapunda – Funding Strategy 324 Funding submission lodged with SMA.

Announcement of success/ otherwise to occur post SMA meeting in Feb 2011. Awaiting advice from SMA.

Ongoing 10.4.2 Park Range Estate – Community

Land Revocation 325 Minister’s approval received for Community

Land revocation. Council’s formal revocation of status to follow March Committee & Council meetings.

Agenda


12.4 Notice of Motion 12.4.2 Advertising Signage, Corner Main

North, Thiele Hwy and Smith Roads – Notice of Motion from Cr Steven Watson

334 Project review undertaken and report being prepared for March Committee meeting.

Agenda

13.3 Confidential Items 13.3 Proposed Mobile Phone Tower

Development, Kapunda Harness Racing Track (Certificate of Title Volume 5872 Folio 829)

336 Awaiting lodgement of Development Application

Ongoing

Arising from Meeting of Tuesday, 25 January 2011

11.4 General Manager, Strategy, Projects & Engineering 11.4.2 Public Street Lighting Review 4 ETSA to be engaged as per resolution.

Ongoing

Arising from Strategy & Projects Committee Meeting of Tuesday 1 February 2011 & Council Meeting of 22 February 2011

11.2 General Manager, Business & Governance 11.2.1 Strategy and Projects Committee,

Terms of Reference 2 Terms of Reference adopted , confirmed at

February 2011 Council Meeting

Completed 11.2.2 Gawler River Floodplain

Management Authority, Audit Committee Membership

4 Confirmed by Council at February 2011 Meeting. Correspondence forwarded to GRFMA confirming suggested appointments

Completed 11.2.3 Strategy and Projects Committee

Meetings Location, Freeling South Office Meeting Room

8 Verbal advice given to General Manager, Development & Regulatory Services and Team Leader, Customer Service of meeting resolution. Email to staff and Land and Building Administrator to action minor building alterations yet to be completed.

Ongoing

11.4 General Manager, Strategy, Projects & Engineering 11.4.1 DTEI Acquisition of Part Property

Portion of Lot 604 in DP 64381 for Sturt Highway Duplication

Documentation to be executed.

Ongoing 11.4.2 Public Lighting Review –

Consultancy Agreement Documentation to be executed

Ongoing 11.4.3 Strategic Infrastructure Plan for SA -

Submission Submission lodged and received by DTEI.

Resolution actioned. Completed


9 REPORTS FOR DECISION 9.1 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

9.1.1 Proposed Kapunda Bowling Club Relocation to

Dutton Park – Regional Sporting Facility, Dutton Park

File: 240-1-22 Appendix: 9.1A Site Map of Proposed Kapunda Bowling Club 9.1B Existing Bowling Club Professional Valuation 9.1C Concept Plan for Proposed Tennis/Netball/ Bowls Facility 9.1D Quantity Surveyor Report for Kapunda Sports Concept Author: Brian Carr, Chief Executive Officer Kirsty Dudley, Tourism & Special Projects Officer Report Presenter: Kirsty Dudley, Tourism & Special Projects Officer Executive Summary Report highlights

• The Kapunda Bowling Club (KBC) sought Councils support in the development of a new facility at Dutton Park. The KBC owns their current club site, Lot 257 in FP 176329 with frontages on Oldham Street and White Street Kapunda (CT 5739/907), an allotment of approximately 5465m2.

• The property is zoned Residential (Kapunda) Zone and located in Policy Area 14 (Historic (Conservation)); Independent valuation has come back at $275,000 (appendix 9.1B), this may be considered a conservative view;

• Current water use is 1.4ML of mains water per year and the cost of water is expected to increase in coming years and the current site is not fully accessible for people with mobility issues;

• The project has been collaboratively developed by Dutton Park Inc representatives & KBC,

for the benefit of 3 sporting clubs (including Kapunda Tennis & Netball Clubs) and has a concept plan in place;

• Council agreed to lodge a funding submission to the Office of Recreation and Sport

funding round that closed on November 15 2010 but the submission was not lodged due to the cost estimates from the Quantity Surveyor exceeding expectation and available funding levels;

• Further work needs to be undertaken to complete the “concept stage” being a more

accurate costing process which needs to be undertaken to enable the project to be in a form which is ready to be activated if an adequate government funding was announced.


Recommendation That the Strategy & Projects Committee recommends to the Council that it; • Receives and notes the tabled independent valuation, concept plan drawings and

quantity surveyor’s report with respect to the proposed Regional Sporting Facility, Dutton Park project;

• Authorises the Chief Executive Officer (who may delegate to the Tourism & Special

Projects Officer) to continue with assistance and support to advance the further planning of the facility to the proposed Regional Sporting Facility, Dutton Park project;

• Notes that a further cost estimate has been requested from the building designer

with respect to the detailed design stage of the project and that a further report will be provided to the elected body with respect to the next steps and recommendations for the project in due course; and

• Consider the inclusion of the project in Council’s Strategic Plan during its

forthcoming review.

Reasons for the decision The Kapunda Bowling Club has approached Council during 2010 to seek support for the development of a new Bowling Club facility within the Dutton Park Recreational Zone. Whilst developing the project scope it became evident that changes to the Kapunda Tennis and Netball club facilities were going to be affected by the development and would benefit from inclusion in the project. The new facility would be created with a synthetic green bowling surface under a stadium roof allowing for all weather bowls, making it the premier bowling facility in the north of the state. The facility would also allow for a new shared clubroom for the bowling, tennis and netball clubs within the new building.


Budget Impact Will there be an impact to the Budget? YES Budget Impact Amount: $TBD Is this included in the current year budget? NO If NO, what project or service will be removed/amended to cover this expenditure? The project will need to be considered in future annual budgets if included into the Strategic Plan it will also need to be reflected in the Long Term Financial Plan.

Or, is there additional other income/funding? Yes $TBA Source: Federal & State Funding Rounds would need to be targeted External funds will need to be targeted. Submission to funding rounds such as provided by the

Office of Recreation Sport could be sought in the future and federal opportunities which may be announced in the future similar to the RLCIP

Future Operating Costs – estimated per year (refer Detailed Report) $TBA Future management of the proposed complex would be placed under the Dutton Park Inc management agreement, operating costs are expected to be the responsibility the Kapunda Bowling Club & Kapunda Tennis & Netball Club but this would need to be defined in future management agreements (with the exception of Insurance). Is this included in the Long Term Financial Plan? NO; NOT AT THIS STAGE If NO, what project or service will be removed/amended to cover this expenditure?

Or, is there additional other income/funding? $100,000 Source: Club & Community Member contributions Club and Community members have offered around $100,000 in in-kind support to the project.


Detailed Report Purpose To seek Council’s endorsement to continue to develop the project for a new integrated sports facility at Dutton Park with a view to enabling the project to target future funding rounds similar to that of the Federal Governments Stimulus Package. Background The Kapunda Bowling Club (KBC) approached Council with a proposal to relocate their club to the Dutton Park Recreational Zone. They seek to develop a new stadium covered synthetic green and clubroom. The clubroom can be a shared use facility with other sporting bodies located nearby within Dutton Park, such as the Tennis and Netball Clubs. The KBC’s current facility, located at the corner of White Street in Kapunda, is not fully accessible to members with mobility issues and also requires 1.4 Mega litres of water annually to upkeep the lawn greens. With the cost of water set to rise considerably and the availability of sufficient water in coming years under question the club needs to install synthetic greens which will have no watering requirements. The life of the synthetic greens under cover has been established at 20-25 years, if exposed to the elements then life expectancy of the greens reduces by approximately half. The cost of retro fitting the current site with the synthetic greens and making it fully accessible is out of the clubs reach. Utilising the equity of their current land holding in this proposal is the only manageable way to obtain the facility that the club aspires to. The new facility at Dutton Park would remain in the ownership of Light Regional Council but ongoing maintenance and renewal of the synthetic surface would be the responsibility of the Kapunda Bowling Club. The project to develop the new facility would be undertaken by KBC with project management support and financial administration of the project funds being offered by Council. The site proposed at Dutton Park faces onto Montefiore Street located between the tennis/netball area and the first of the residential allotments on the North East corner of the site. Council resolved at it’s August meeting to proceed with developing the project in conjunction with representatives of KBC and Dutton Park with the intention of lodging a joint funding submission to the Office of Recreation and Sport’s (ORS) Community Regional Sporting Facilities funding round to endeavour to partially fund this project. Council also resolved to proceed with an independent valuation of the Kapunda Bowling Club property which is attached as appendix 9.1B. The valuation undertaken by Chris Chaney identifies various scenarios which may result in sale of the property to investors, the valuation he places on the property from what he believes is the most likely scenario is $275,000, this may be considered a conservative view by some in light of the lands value indicated on page 9 of the valuation, however the property market in Kapunda has been difficult to gauge in recent times and this Council has experience in holding projects based on Real Estate Advice (such as the preview proposal to sell the former Kapunda Depot Site; Project now amended for broader community benefit through the ‘Men’s Shed’ proposal. The development, if it were to go ahead, would require the removal of 3 Tennis Courts which are reaching the end of their useful life, two of which would require replacement. Through further discussions it also became evident that the current Tennis/Netball shared clubroom facility also requires significant upgrades to the building and lacks the space required for the club to conduct its meetings. In developing the project scope, working with the representatives from all groups, it became evident that an integrated sporting facility would not only address some issues with infrastructure which is at the end of its life and further enhance the Dutton Park Recreational Precinct but would also assist in the submissions assessment phase with the ORS.


Dutton Park Incorporated support the addition of these facilities in the Dutton Park recreation zone. The working group agreed that in order to provide an adequate amount of detail for the funding submission the team needed to develop a concept plan up to the level that would be required to gain planning approval. Significant work had been undertaken by the Kapunda Bowling Club with regard to seeking quotes for the facility the KBC required but with the requirements of two other sporting bodies to be included in the project further work had to be undertaken in a very tight timeframe. Council’s CEO authorised the engagement of Bruce Roach Designs to develop the concept plan at a cost of $13,575, including surveyor & engineers costs. (See appendix 9.4C) The project became known as the Regional Sporting Facility, Dutton Park. History 10.1.1 Proposed Kapunda Bowling Club Relocation to Dutton Park

“Following elected member discussion Mayor Hornsey invited Mr Geoff Redden representing the Kapunda Bowling Club to address the meeting and answer questions of elected members. Moved Cr Rohrlach Seconded Cr Alcorn 1. That Council; • Support the asset restructuring proposal made by the Kapunda Bowling Club whereby Council would offer financial support to the development of a new bowling facility to the value of the land that Council would receive in exchange, thereby authorize the Chief Executive Officer to delegate the task of commissioning a valuation of the property located at Lot 257 White Street Kapunda; • Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to undertake a joint funding submission with the Kapunda Bowling Club to gain funding support up to the value of $300,000 from the Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Funding program; • Acknowledge the support of the proposal from the Dutton Park Inc and the Kapunda Football Club Inc and accordingly agree to the relocation of the Kapunda Bowling Club to the Dutton Park Recreational Zone subject to successfully gaining financial assistance through state or federal funding programs. 2. That Council seek from the Kapunda Bowling Club in association with Dutton Park Inc and affiliated sporting bodies a site plan of their proposal for inclusion into any grant application. To assist this process the Council officers are to provide technical and recreation advice at the direction of the Chief Executive Officer. Moved Cr Reichstein Seconded Cr Standish That the matter lie on the table at 5:36pm. (Refer to page 2010/187 of these Minutes).

CARRIED Discussion/Analysis Bruce Roach Designs worked exhaustively to distil the requirements of the group and match this in with building requirements, holding several meetings with the working party and discussing design variations that might be utilised on the site. The group signed off on the attached concepts on the 5th of November.


Once completed the concept plans were forwarded to a Quantity Surveyor for estimation of budget required for the project, unfortunately this estimation came back significantly higher than expected by the project team at $4.7M. The QS report was circulated to members of the working group available on email as soon as possible and a decision was made not to lodge a funding application at this point in time. The working group have discussed a path forward, they would like to investigate the QS estimates further, as some of the quotes received are significantly cheaper than the indicative figures supplied in the QS report. The working group wish to take a longer term view of the project, requesting a detailed specification from the designer to enable the group to receive industry feedback on project components thereby obtaining an even more accurate figure for the project cost. With Council’s review of its strategic plan being undertaken in the near future, Council may consider where the project sits in terms of Council’s future planning beyond these preliminary steps. Conclusion That Council supports the request from the Kapunda Bowling Club & Dutton Park Inc representatives, who form the working group, to continue to work in conjunction with them to develop the project further with a view to obtaining adequate funding through Government program opportunities which may be announced in the future. References Legislation Local Government Act 1999 Land & Business (Sales & Conveyancing Act) 1994 Development Act 1993 Real Property Act 1961 Council Policies Strategic Plan 3.4 Goals - Social Infrastructure

8.1.5 Kapunda – 7. Dutton Park Development

9.2 GENERAL MANAGER, BUSINESS & GOVERNANCE NIL

9.3 GENERAL MANAGER, DEVELOPMENT & REGULATORY SERVICES

NIL


9.4 GENERAL MANAGER, STRATEGY, PROJECTS & ENGINEERING 9.4.1 Sponsorship, Grants and Incentive Scheme Policy

Amendment

File: 80-5-9, 118-2-21, 55-3-5 Author: Sue Eldridge, Manager Community Development Report Presenter: Sue Eldridge, Manager Community Development Executive Summary Report highlights • The report advises the Strategy and Projects Committee that due to the review undertaken by

Council concerning its operational committee structure, the Section 41 Community Development Committee has now been dissolved.

• Under the Terms of Reference for the Community Development Committee, the Committees

function was to make decisions regarding suitability of applications and appropriate distribution of grant funding within Council’s annual budgetary allocations including the Community Grant Scheme, Heritage Incentive Scheme and Event Sponsorship Program.

• The Sponsorship, Grants and Incentive Scheme Policy governing Council’s grants program

requires amendment to reflect the new committee structure and authorise the Strategy & Projects Committee to deal with matters previously within the scope of the now dissolved Community Development Committee.

Recommendation That the Strategy and Projects Committee recommends to Council the proposed amendment made to the Sponsorship, Grants and Incentive Scheme Policy at item 5.2.3, in the policy; as follows; be adopted. LIGHT REGIONAL COUNCIL

Community Services

SPONSORSHIP, GRANTS AND INCENTIVE SCHEME POLICY

Section 9 Policy No. 1

Amendment No: 1 Issued: 16 June 2009 1. INTRODUCTION

This Policy provides Council with guidance on the Sponsorship, Grants and Incentive Scheme that provides funds for activities, events, programs and projects to develop and sustain a vibrant and growing community. The policy is designed to provide equitable means for community organisations to access Council funds, to establish mutually beneficial partnerships between Council and the community.

The policy, therefore, aims to assist the Council to achieve best practice by promoting the establishment of strategies and processes which effectively control the manner in which it provides sponsorship, grants and incentives to the community.


2. POLICY OBJECTIVES

2.1 To support local young people to participate in all aspects of community life, Council will provide a Youth Sponsorship Program to encourage and support young people aged 12 to 21 on an ongoing basis.

2.2 To encourage and develop community and tourism events within the region, Council will offer an Event Sponsorship Program to support the organisation of events that generate community participation.

2.3 To facilitate community benefit within the Light region, Council will provide a Community Grants Scheme to support a broad range of social and cultural activities, programs and services on a bi annual basis.

2.4 To support the conservation and recognition of heritage within the state of South Australia, Council will offer a Heritage Incentive Scheme to provide funds for conservation work to heritage places within the Light region.

3. POLICY STATEMENTS

3.1 Council recognises the achievements of young people residing in the Council area. The Youth Sponsorship Program aims to provide funding for youth who display considerable talent in cultural, sport and recreation, science, technology, arts and/or community service activities to enable those persons to enhance their talents – whether that is by attending appropriate training and personal development programs, participation in state or national teams.

3.2 Sponsorship is an important part of meeting Council’s obligations to support and encourage initiatives which aim to stimulate both social and economic development and encourage tourism to townships and the region. The Event Sponsorship Program is designed to provide an equitable means for community organisations to access Council funds, to establish mutually beneficial partnerships between Council and the community and to provide opportunities for skill development and project development for members involved in events.

3.3 Council is able to support local community initiatives and the development of appropriate programs, services, activities and facilities to meet community need. The Community Grant Scheme also helps establish mutually beneficial partnerships between Council and the community in the provision of these services adding value, improvement and development.

3.4 Light Regional Council is committed to and supportive of conservation and recognition of Heritage within the State of South Australia. In recognition of the community value of privately owned heritage places, Council has established a Heritage Incentive Scheme (HIS) to provide financial assistance for the cost of conservation work to heritage places within the Light Regional Council.

3.5 Council’s funding support is provided through the Sponsorship, Grants and Incentive Scheme and includes the following programs:

3.5.1 Youth Sponsorship Program

3.5.2 Event Sponsorship Program

3.5.3 Community Grants Scheme

3.5.4 Heritage Incentive Scheme

4. POLICY RESTRICTIONS

4.1 Applications for the Youth Sponsorship Program will be accepted on a case-by-case basis

4.2 Applications for Event Sponsorship Program, Community Grants Scheme and Heritage Incentive Scheme will be accepted twice annually at six (6) month intervals

4.3 Applicants may only submit one application per financial year


5. POLICY

5.1 Youth Sponsorship Program

5.1.1 Council, as part of its budget deliberations, will consider an allocation of funding for the purpose of Youth Sponsorship grants. Upon adoption of its Annual Budget, Council will set guidelines on the maximum allocation of grant funding per application, which will be reflected in the Guidelines for Applicants and Application Form.

5.1.2 Applications for grant funding through the Youth Sponsorship Program must be submitted on the prescribed Application Form in accordance with the Guidelines for Applicants.

5.1.3 Applications must be received at least four (4) weeks before the activity or purpose is to commence.

5.1.4 The Chief Executive Officer (or delegate) is authorised to assess requests for financial assistance in accordance with this Policy.

5.2 Event Sponsorship Program, Community Grants Scheme and Heritage Incentive Scheme

5.2.1 Council, as part of its budget deliberations, will consider an allocation of funding for the purpose of Event Sponsorship, Community Grants and Heritage Incentive Scheme. Upon adoption of its Annual Budget, Council will set guidelines on the maximum allocation of grant funding per application, which will be reflected in the Guidelines for Applicants and Application Form.

5.2.2 Applications for grant funding through the Event Sponsorship Program, Community Grants Scheme and Heritage Incentive Scheme must be submitted on the prescribed Application Form in accordance with the Guidelines for Applicants.

5.2.2 The calling and closing dates for applications under the Event Sponsorship Program, Community Grants Scheme and Heritage Incentive Scheme Guidelines will be determined by Council. Late applications will not be considered.

5.2.3 Council’s Strategy and Projects Committee as constituted under Section 41 of the Local Government Act 1999, will assess applications and make Decisions on the allocation of funding.

6. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

6.1 Youth Sponsorship Program -In order to be eligible applicants must be:

6.1.1 Resident of Light Regional Council

6.1.2 Representing their institution, club, organisation or state within South Australia, Australia or overseas

6.1.3 Participating in specific cultural, sporting, recreational, science, technology, art and/or community service activity / event

6.1.4 Primarily reliant on parent or guardian support

6.1.5 Aged between 12 and 21 at the time of the sponsored event or activity

6.2 Event Sponsorship Program – In order to be eligible groups must:

6.2.1 Be applying for sponsorship for sporting, tourism, cultural, general or major community events

6.2.2 Be a non-for-profit organisation or group that is legally constituted as an incorporated association or company limited by guarantee

6.2.3 In cases where a group does not meet the above criterion, it must demonstrate that it is under the patronage of an incorporated organisation that will take legal and financial responsibility for the administration of funds


6.2.4 Be organising an event based or taking place within the boundaries of the light Regional Council

6.2.5 Have an effective management structure to manage financial and accounting requirements

6.2.6 Have Public Liability Insurance and supply a copy of the insurance ‘Certificate of Currency’ to the value of $10 million and must indemnify Council

6.2.7 Be able to supply a Risk Management Plan in association to the event/activity

6.2 8 Be providing a community service, activity in a voluntary capacity - Applications may be considered from groups where government funding is provided for key positions, e.g. the co-ordinator, but the majority of activities are carried out on a voluntary basis.

6.3 Community Grant Scheme - In order to be eligible projects must:

6.3.1 Be undertaken by a non-for-profit organisation or group that is legally constituted as an incorporated association or company limited by guarantee

6.3.2 Benefit residents in the Light Regional Council area

6.3.3 Not duplicate other locally available services

6.3.4 Embrace health, recreation, environment, arts/culture, community development and/or community education.

6.4 Heritage Incentive Scheme

6.4.1 Applications for funding under the Heritage Incentive Scheme are restricted to owner(s) of a listed State Heritage Place, Local Heritage Place or contributory items located within a Historic Conservation Zone or Policy Area as delineated in Council’s Development Plan.

6.4.2 The beneficiary of the grant must be either the owner or occupier of the heritage item and, in the event the applicant is not the owner (i.e. a community group or church group), the applicant must provide letters of support from the owner accompanying the application.

7. INELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

7.1 Applications for Youth Sponsorship – see item 6.1

7.2 Applications for Event Sponsorship will be ineligible if any of the following apply:

7.2.1 Events that are not open to the general public

7.2.3 Retrospective funding or funding of budget deficits

7.2.4 The proposal has safety and/or environmental hazards

7.2.5 The funding request is for training or education in government or private institutions, or research activities that will be offered for assessment in such institutions

7.2.6 The funding request is for academic research, conference costs or travel costs

7.3 Applications for Community Grants will be ineligible if any of the following apply:

7.3.1 Individuals (acting in self interest not on behalf of an organisation or group)

7.3.2 For programs considered the major responsibility of the State or Federal Governments

7.3.3 For projects that are clearly duplication of an existing service.

7.3.4 Upgrading of Government or privately owned buildings, (community owned buildings exempt)

7.3.5 Grant funds will not be provided for any unlawful, unethical or profit making purposes or for towards political purposes


7.3.5 Travelling allowances

7.4 Applications for Heritage Incentive Scheme – see item 6.4

8. REQUIREMENTS

8.1 Applications for grant funding through the Youth or Event Sponsorship Program, Community Grants Scheme and Heritage Incentive Scheme must be made on the prescribed Application Form and all questions must be answered fully.

8.2 The applicant contributes a minimum cash contribution of 1:1 to the total value of the approved funding that excludes ‘in kind’ contributions, volunteer labour and services.

8.3 Projects shall be completed within twelve (12) months of the agreement date and upon completion applicants must acquit the funds and evaluate the project by completing the appropriate forms. The Acquittal Form will be included in the funding pack.

8.4 The applicant must expend the allocated grant only for the purpose of the project set out in the application and approved by Council.

8.5 The applicant must keep separate accounts and financial records in relation to expenditure of the grant and will provide Council with reasonable access to those accounts and records upon request.

8.6 The applicant must ensure that any media release or publicity material issued by them in relation to the project or the grant expressly acknowledges the contribution of Light Regional Council.

8.7 The applicant must disclose to Council the source and amount of any funding or financial assistance, aside from the grant, that it has or does receive, for the purpose of the project or activity.

8.8 Applicants’ rights and obligations under this policy are not assignable.

8.9 Heritage Incentive Scheme – further conditions

8.9.1 Successful applicants must retain a possessory right of title to, or a secure tenure over, the heritage item (for a minimum of twelve months, with rights of renewal) on which the funds are to be expended.

8.9.2 Council will not release funding approved under the Heritage Incentives Scheme until it is satisfied that requirements 7.2 and 7.3 of this policy have been complied with to the reasonable satisfaction of Council.

9. POLICY PROCEDURE

9.1 The Manager, Community Development will be responsible for the administration and review of this Policy.

10. POLICY REVIEW

10.1 The Sponsorship, Grants and Incentive Scheme Policy shall be reviewed as required by Council.

HISTORY OF POLICY AMENDMENT

1. Policy supersedes Community Grants Policy and the Heritage Conservation Management Policy as adopted by Council on Tuesday, 16 June 2009, page 2009/148.

Reasons for the decision Council’s grants and incentive schemes governed by the Sponsorship Grants and Incentive Scheme Policy were once deliberated by the now dissolved Community Development Committee. The Sponsorship Grants and Incentive Scheme Policy therefore requires an amendment to reflect the new committee structure.


Budget Impact Will there be an impact to the Budget? NO


Detailed Report Purpose To seek endorsement of the Strategy and Projects Committee for the amended Sponsorship, Grants and Incentive Scheme Policy. Background At Council’s December 2010 ordinary meeting a recommendation was adopted to establish the following Committees to assist the Council in the performance of its functions; to inquire into and report to the Council on matters within the ambit of the Council’s responsibilities; to provide advice to the Council; and to exercise, perform or discharge delegated powers, functions or duties that may be allocated thereto:

a. The ‘Infrastructure & Regulatory Services Committee’ b. The ‘Strategy & Projects Committee’ c. The ‘Joint Sitting Committee’

The above Committees replaced the Infrastructure & Works Committee, Community Development Committee and Strategy & Project Planning Committee. The Community Development Committees primary function was to make decisions regarding suitability of applications and appropriate distribution of grant funding within Council’s annual budgetary allocations including the Community Grant Scheme, Heritage Incentive Scheme and Event Sponsorship Program. Discussion/Analysis

The Sponsorship, Grants and Incentive Scheme Policy includes a reference at item 5.2.3

Council’s Community Development Committee as constituted under Section 41 of the Local Government Act 1999, will assess applications and make decisions on the allocation of funding.

As the Community Development Committee has now dissolved, the Strategy and Projects Committee will now preside over Council’s small grants program. The Sponsorship, Grants and Incentive Scheme Policy requires amendment to item 5.2.3 to replace the wording “Community Development Committee” with “Strategy and Projects Committee”. Conclusion The administrative amendment to the Sponsorship, Grants and Incentive Scheme Policy reflects Council’s new Committee structure and formalises the decision making process of Council’s small grants program. References Legislation Section 41, Local Government Act 1999 Council Policies Sponsorship, Grants and Incentive Scheme Policy Strategic Plan 8.1.7 Item 3 - Community and Youth Development


9.4.2 Budget Reallocation – Strategic Development Plan Review

File: 310-1-6 Author: Craig Doyle – Principal Project Planner Report Presenter: Craig Doyle – Principal Project Planner Executive Summary Report highlights • This report is provided to seek the Elected Body’s endorsement of a budget transfer to enable the

Council to prepare a Strategic Directions Report as required by the Minister for Urban Development and Planning (by way of Gazette Notice dated 2 December 2010);

• At its meeting in January 2011, Council considered an Information Report advising that the Minister

for Urban Development and Planning has used powers under the Development Act, 1993 to initiate a review of ALL Development Plans affected by the 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide. This direction requires that all councils with an affected plan complete a Strategic Directions Report for the Minister’s consideration by the end of December 2011. The purpose of the review is to align each Council’s strategic priorities with those contained in the 30 Year Plan;

• This project was not anticipated by Council when determining its 2010/2011 budget. Further,

deferral for budget consideration in the 2011/2012 budget will not allow sufficient time to complete the project by the December 2011 deadline specified by the Minister;

• It is noted that the Department of Planning & Local Government (DPLG) will be providing a template

for the Strategic Directions Report as well as guidance to provide time and resource savings to assist Council with the production of the required report. This information is outstanding at the time of writing this report.

• In the meantime, staff have reviewed the budget to identify potential source funding in the event

that consultant assistance is required to complete the Strategic Directions Report. The Kapunda Car Park/Town Centre DPA project, which is intended to implement the policy updates recommended in the Kapunda Car Parking Strategy (endorsed by Council in October 2009) has an allocation of $30K in the 2010/2011 budget (line 02520.3006.301) and in the circumstances, staff propose that these funds are wholly reallocated to complete the Strategic Directions Report required for the Minister;

• Whilst the need to complete the Kapunda Car Park/Town Centre DPA remains, staff consider that

this policy matter can be held over until a subsequent financial year to respond to the more immediate requirements regarding the Strategic Directions Report in this instance.

• It is recommended that the Council reallocates funding from the Kapunda Car Park/Town Centre

DPA towards completing the Strategic Directions Report by December 2011 as required by the Minister for Urban Development and Planning.

Recommendation That the Strategy and Projects Committee recommends to Council that Council reallocates funding from the Kapunda Car Park/Town Centre DPA project (budget line 02520.3006.301 - $30,000) to complete the Strategic Directions Report required by the Minister for Urban Development & Planning before the end of December 2011. Reasons for the decision To complete the Strategic Directions Report required by the Minister for Urban Development and Planning in the timeframe specified by the Minister.


Budget Impact Will there be an impact to the Budget? YES Budget Impact Amount: $30000 Is this included in the current year budget? NO If NO, what project or service will be removed/amended to cover this expenditure? It is proposed that the Kapunda Car Park/Town Centre DPA is deferred and that the 2010/2011 financial year budget allocation towards this DPA is reallocated to complete the Strategic Directions Report required by the Minister for Urban Development and Planning before the end of December 2011.


Detailed Report Purpose To seek the Elected Body’s endorsement of a budget transfer to enable the Council to prepare a Strategic Directions Report in line with the direction of the Minister for Urban Development and Planning (by way of Gazette Notice dated 2 December 2010). Background At its meeting in January 2011, Council considered an Information Report advising that the Minister for Urban Development and Planning has used powers under the Development Act, 1993 to initiate a review of ALL Development Plans affected by the 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide. This direction requires that all councils with an affected plan complete a Strategic Directions Report for the Minister’s consideration by the end of December 2011. The purpose of the review is to align each Council’s strategic priorities with those contained in the 30 Year Plan. As noted in the Information Report, this project was not anticipated by Council in determining its 2010/2011 budget. Deferral for budget consideration in the 2011/2012 budget will not allow sufficient time complete the project by the December 2011 deadline specified by the Minister. History • Information Item 12.4 Development Plan/Strategic Priorities alignment with The 30 Year Plan

for Greater Adelaide

Discussion/Analysis In the January Information Report it was noted that the Department of Planning & Local Government (DPLG) will be providing a template for the Strategic Directions Report as well as guidance to provide time and resource savings to assist Council with the production of the required report. This information is outstanding at the time of writing this report. In the meantime, staff have reviewed the budget to identify potential source funding in the event that consultant assistance is required to complete the Strategic Directions Report. The Kapunda Car Park/Town Centre DPA project, which is intended to implement the policy updates recommended in the Kapunda Car Parking Strategy (endorsed by Council in October 2009) has an allocation of $30K in the 2010/2011 budget (line 02520.3006.301) and is the next DPA to be commenced. In more specific terms, this DPA proposes to: • Insert additional content into the Development Plan to establish the Kapunda Town Centre Car

Parking Fund (currently a transitional arrangement); • Designate a site for a future car park (to which the Car Parking Fund will apply); • Add additional policy to further promote shared car parking.

Whilst the need to complete the Kapunda Car Park/Town Centre DPA remains, staff consider that this policy matter can be held over until a subsequent financial year to respond to the more immediate requirements regarding the Strategic Directions Report in this instance. In the circumstances, it is recommended that these budgeted funds are wholly reallocated to complete the Strategic Directions Report required for submission to the Minister. Conclusion It is recommended that the Council reallocates funding from the Kapunda Car Park/Town Centre DPA towards completing the Strategic Directions Report by December 2011 as required by the Minister for Urban Development and Planning. References Legislation Development Act, 1993


Council Policies Nil Strategic Plan • 8.1.5 – Kapunda – 3 – Main Street Precinct – Car Parking Provision • 8.1.8 Roseworthy – 1 – Planning for Growth


9.4.3 Regional Tourism Plan Amendment Report

File: 205-3-17 Appendix: 9.4A Correspondence from the Department of Planning & local

Government dated 25 January 2011 Author: Craig Doyle, Principal Project Planner Report Presenter: Craig Doyle, Principal Project Planner Executive Summary Report highlights • This report is provided to advise the Elected Body that the Department of Planning and Local

Government (DPLG) has requested that Council withdraws its Regional Tourism Plan Amendment Report (PAR);

• LRC commenced a PAR (PAR – precursor to the current Development Plan Amendment (DPA))

following the completion of a Strategic Tourism Plan (STP) by consultants URPS in 2004. The PAR was intended to introduce polices promoting sustainable tourism investment to the respective Development Plans of the councils (the Regional Council of Goyder, Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council, The Barossa Council & LRC) involved in the preparation of the STP;

• It was determined that the most efficient method to progress the PAR for each council was to base

each document on the policies introduced as part of the Better Development Plan (BDP) conversion PAR process and at that time, a BDP conversion was being undertaken by all four (4) Council’s involved in the Regional Tourism PAR.

• In April 2007, Council resolved to put its Regional Tourism PAR on-hold pending the successful

outcome of its closely aligned Better Development Plan (BDP) conversion PAR; • Progress of the BDP conversion has been delayed as the availability of DPLG staff has been limited

by other strategic initiatives & the Regional Tourism PAR has been consequently delayed in the process;

• Whilst the draft BDP conversion DPA is expected soon, in July 2010 the DPLG wrote to LRC and

advised that it had undertaken a review of outstanding DPA’s and PAR’s and concluded that the Regional Tourism PAR should be integrated with the BDP conversion PAR (by including the “Tourism Development” module of the BDP library in the converted version of the Development Plan (see Appendix 11.4A for correspondence from DPLG));

• Council staff have advised the DPLG of its concerns with this approach, as and relying on the

standard Tourism Development module would not allow specific matters earmarked in the STP to be investigated in the detailed manner required;

• It has been noted however that Council is limited in its ability to progress the Tourism PAR in the

present circumstances. Recognising this, the DPLG has asked the Council to withdraw this PAR and indicate its intention to relodge an updated Statement of Intent on this matter at some point in the future;

• The preparation of an updated Strategic Directions Report (SDR) (discussed in item 11.4.2 of the

Agenda) for the Minister of Urban Development and Planning prior to December 2011 presents an appropriate opportunity for the LRC to revisit and reprioritise its Tourism policy objectives in the context of its other strategic planning priorities, which will provide a more appropriate context for a future approach to the Minister for Urban Development and Planning, the Hon. John Rau MP to reactivate Council’s response to this issue;


• In the context of the time that has passed, it is recommended that Council withdraws the Regional Tourism PAR as requested by the DPLG and revisits these issues as a part of its SDR preparation, required to be completed by December 2011.

Recommendation That the Strategy and Projects Committee recommends to Council that the Council directs the Chief Executive Officer (who may delegate to the Principal Project Planner), to write to the Department of Planning and Local Government to formally withdraw Council’s Regional Tourism Plan Amendment Report. Reasons for the decision To rationalise Council’s current DPA workload in line with recommendations from the Department of Planning and Local Government and updated priorities arising from the State Government’s 30yr Plan for Greater Adelaide. Budget Impact Will there be an impact to the Budget? NO


Detailed Report Purpose To advise the Elected Body that the Department of Planning and Local Government has requested that Council withdraws its Regional Tourism Plan Amendment Report (PAR). Background In 2004, a consultant group led by Urban and Regional Planning Solutions (URPS) prepared the Clare Valley and Barossa Tourism Regions Integrated Strategic Tourism Plan on behalf of Light Regional Council (LRC), the Regional Council of Goyder, Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council and The Barossa Council. This Plan, released in January 2005, reviewed the Clare and the Barossa Valley tourist regions in a state context and explored the potential for the tourism industry to achieve its goals in the short to medium term. The Councils involved in the development of the Strategic Tourism Plan (STP) then commenced a Plan Amendment Report (PAR – precursor to the current Development Plan Amendment (DPA)) to introduce policies to the respective Development Plans of the councils involved in order to encourage sustainable tourism investment. It was determined that the most efficient method to progress the PAR for each council was to base each document on the policies introduced as part of the Better Development Plan (BDP) conversion PAR process. The BDP conversion is a reformatting process to standardise structure and policy content of Development Plans to assist the general public with its interpretation of policy across councils. LRC’s BDP conversion PAR commenced in 2005. At that time, a BDP conversion was being undertaken by all four (4) Council’s involved in the Regional Tourism PAR however each was at a different stage of the process. Because of this, in April 2007 it was determined that the PAR will be progressed as four (4) separate projects by the individual councils. At its meeting in April 2007, Light Regional Council resolved: Moved Cr Kennelly Seconded Cr Graham That Council endorse the revised method of processing the regional Clare and Barossa Tourism Plan Amendment Report in that the processing of the statement of investigations and amendment instructions is to be placed on hold pending the successful outcome of the closely aligned Better Development Plan Conversion Plan Amendment Report.

CARRIED As reported to Council in July 2010, in 2005, LRC accepted assistance offered by Planning SA (predecessor to the current DPLG) to undertake the conversion of the Light Regional Council Development Plan to the Better Development Plan (BDP) format. The DPLG has funded the production of a draft converted Development Plan with Council providing in-kind support in the form of staff time to assist in the process. However progress of the DPA conversion has been delayed as the availability of DPLG staff has been limited by other strategic initiatives (including other BDP conversion projects and more recently the 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide) since the project commenced. The draft conversion of the zones and council-wide sections of the Development Plan has been completed and council staff have submitted comments on the various sections back to the DPLG. However the BDP conversion project has stalled due to factors outside of Council’s control and the Regional Tourism PAR has been consequently delayed in the process. History • 20 June 2006 - Item 9.3.2 - Clare and Barossa Valley Tourism Plan Amendment Report • 19 September 2006 – Item 9.3.4 - Clare and Barossa Valley Tourism Plan Amendment Report • 16 January 2007 – Item 10.3.7 - Clare and Barossa Valley Tourism Plan Amendment Report • 17 April 2007 – Item 10.3.2 - Clare and Barossa Valley Tourism Plan Amendment Report.


Discussion/Analysis In July 2010 the DPLG wrote to LRC and advised that it had undertaken a review of outstanding Development Plan Amendments and Plan Amendment Reports and concluded that the Regional Tourism PAR should be integrated with the BDP conversion PAR (by including the “Tourism Development” module of the BDP library in the converted version of the Development Plan). (See Appendix 11.4A for correspondence from DPLG). Council staff consulted with its consultants on the project, URPS as well as staff from the South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) before advising the DPLG that withdrawing its PAR and relying on the standard “Tourism Development” module would not allow all of the specific matters earmarked in the STP to be investigated and responded to in the detailed manner required. Further, it was noted that for technical reasons, conversion of the current Development Plan into BDP format limited the ability of the LRC to add new policy content as would be required. Whilst the issues it is to cover remain current, Council is limited in its ability to progress the Tourism PAR in the present circumstances. Recognising this, the DPLG has asked the Council to withdraw this PAR and indicate its intention to relodge an updated Statement of Intent in the future. As noted by the DPLG, the preparation of an updated Strategic Directions Report (SDR) (discussed in item 11.4.2 of this Agenda) presents an appropriate opportunity for the LRC to revisit and reprioritise this issue in the context of its other strategic planning priorities, which will provide a more appropriate context for a future approach to the Minister for Urban Development and Planning, the Hon. John Rau MP to reactivate the Council’s response to this issue. Conclusion In the context of the time that has passed, it is recommended that Council withdraws the Regional Tourism PAR as requested by the DPLG and revisits these issues as a part of its SDR preparation, required to be completed by the end of December 2011. References Legislation Development Act, 1993 Council Policies Nil Strategic Plan Nil


9.4.4 Roseworthy Township Committee – Updated Membership

File: 44-4-66 Appendix: 9.4B - E-mail correspondence from Geoff Cook, Roseworthy

Primary School, dated 4 February 2011 Author: Craig Doyle – Principal Project Planner Report Presenter: Craig Doyle – Principal Project Planner Executive Summary Report highlights • This report is provided to advise the elected body of proposed membership changes to the

Roseworthy Township Committee (RTC) and to seek endorsement of the proposed changes; • With outcomes of the Local Government elections held in November 2010 there is the need to

update the elected representation on the Committee. All Mudla Wirra Ward Councillors were originally included by name; hence it is appropriate that Cr. Steven Watson be added to the Committee to replace former Cr. Ron Kubisch;

• By an e-mail request dated 4 February 2011, Mr. Geoff Cook, who originally nominated to serve on

the committee whilst in the position of Acting Principal for the Roseworthy Primary School, has asked to step down in favour of Mr. Matt Saunders, the new Principal of the Primary School (see Appendix 11.4B for correspondence from Geoff Cook);

• The changes proposed to the Committee membership are largely procedural and with these

amendments, the Committee continues to offer a balanced range of experiences to contribute in a meaningful way to deliberations on matters submitted to the Committee by Council for discussion;

• On this basis the proposed changes are recommended to the elected body for its endorsement; • In a related matter, the RTC had its first meeting on 31st January 2011. This initial meeting was a

briefing session featuring introductory comments provided by Council staff about the future Roseworthy development together with a presentation from Mr. Gil Rochecouste (Village Well), a consultant to the Alliance engaged to assist with the task of “place-making” as a part of the new development.

• Mr. Rochecouste’s presentation outlined the community engagement process proposed by the

Alliance, the intial stage of which was completed in late January/early February 2011. Some robust discussion and good ideas surfaced which is encouraging to the staff who undertook the process of establishing the Committee in 2010.

Recommendation That the Strategy & Projects Committee recommends to Council: That Council endorses amendments to the membership structure of the Roseworthy Township Committee, replacing Mr. Geoff Cook with Mr. Matt Saunders (as representative of the Roseworthy Primary School) and former Cr. Ron Kubisch with Cr. Steven Watson (so that all current Mudla Wirra Ward representatives are included as members of the Committee). Reasons for the decision To update the membership of the Roseworthy Township Committee.


Budget Impact Will there be an impact to the Budget? NO


Detailed Report Purpose To advise the elected body of Council of proposed membership changes to the Roseworthy Township Committee (RTC) and to seek endorsement of these proposed changes. Background At its Special Meeting held on Tuesday 7th September 2010, Council resolved as follows: Moved Cr Rohrlach Seconded Cr Kennelly That Council: 1. In accordance with Section 41 of the Local Government Act 1999, adopts the amended Terms of

References for the Roseworthy Township Committee; 2. Endorses the membership structure of the Roseworthy Township Committee, to consist of five

independent members and three elected members; 3. Endorses the following persons as independent members of the Roseworthy Township Committee:

o Tricia Snell o Linda Keech o Chris Johnson o Geoff Cook o Mark Ruediger

4. Nominates Cr. Close, Cr Graham and Cr Kubisch to the Elected Member positions for the Roseworthy Township Committee;

5. Reviews the composition of the Committee at the commencement of the new Council post the November 2010 elections; and

6. Delegates the Principal Project Planner, through the Chief Executive Officer, to advise the new membership of the success of their submissions and to arrange the first meeting of the new Committee.

CARRIED

With outcomes of the Local Government elections held in November 2010 there is the need to update the elected representation on the Committee. All Mudla Wirra Ward Councillors were originally included by name; hence it is appropriate that Cr. Steven Watson be added to the Committee to replace former Cr. Ron Kubisch. By an e-mail request dated 4 February 2011, Mr. Geoff Cook, who originally nominated to serve on the committee whilst in the position of Acting Principal for the Roseworthy Primary School, has asked to step down in favour of Mr. Matt Saunders, the new Principal of the Primary School (See Appendix 11.4B for correspondence from Geoff Cook). History • 16th September 2008 - Item No: - 10.6.2 - Roseworthy Township Working Party • 9th December 2008 - Item No: - 10.6.4 - Roseworthy Township Working Party & Allotment 5 in DP

59985, Railway Terrace, Roseworthy • 19th May 2009 – Item 10.6.5 - Roseworthy Township Working Party & Allotment 5 in DP 59985,

Railway Terrace, Roseworthy • 15th June 2010 - Item 10.4.1 – Roseworthy Township Working Party; • 7th September 2010 - Item 5.4.3 – Roseworthy Township Working Party

Discussion/Analysis The RTC had its first meeting on 31st January 2011. This first meeting was a briefing session featuring introductory comments provided by Council staff about the future Roseworthy development together with a presentation from Mr. Gil Rochecouste (Village Well), a consultant to the Alliance engaged to assist with the task of “place-making” as a part of the new development.


Mr. Rochecouste’s presentation outlined the community engagement process proposed by the Alliance, the intial stage of which was completed in late January/early February 2011. Some robust discussion and good ideas surfaced which is encouraging to the staff who undertook the process of establishing the Committee in 2010. Conclusion The changes to the Committee membership proposed are procedural and with these amendments, the membership of the Committee continues to offer a balanced range of experiences to contribute in a meaningful way to deliberations on matters submitted to the Committee by Council for discussion. On this basis the proposed changes are recommended to the elected body for its endorsement. References Legislation Local Government Act, 1999 Council Policies Nil. Strategic Plan 8.1.8 – Roseworthy – 1 – Planning for Growth


9.4.5 Community Land Classification Revocation - Park Range Estate, Freeling

File: 310-3-10 Appendix: 9.4C – Correspondence from the Minister for State/Local

Government Relations received 2 February 2011 Author: Craig Doyle – Principal Project Planner Report Presenter: Craig Doyle – Principal Project Planner Executive Summary Report highlights • Council endorsed the Park Range Estate Reserve Concept Plan prepared by consultants Master

Plan (with input from Council staff) at its meeting held on 20th October 2009. This Concept Plan has been developed to provide for more efficient use of the Park Range Estate Reserve by: • Providing a more functional and appealing reserve area; • Improving stormwater management; and • Identifying and developing surplus areas of the reserve for residential purposes.

• The first stage of the delivery of this project involves revocation of the community land classification affecting the reserve. This will be followed by a future land division, sale of new residential allotments and then beautification works;

• The Minister for State/Local Government Relations has formally agreed to Council’s proposal to revoke the community land classification affecting: o Reserve – Allotment 110 in Deposited Plan 46140, Certificate of Title

Volume 5363, Folio 71, Hundred of Light (approx. 9135m²), and o Reserve – Part Allotment 96, in Deposited Plan 30471, Certificate of Title

Volume 5366, Folio 780, Hundred of Light (approx.1672m²). • As advised by the Minister, a specific Council resolution is required to revoke the community land

classification affecting the abovementioned properties in accordance with section 194(3)(b) of the Local Government Act, 1999 to finalise this process.

Recommendation That the Strategy & Projects Committee recommends to Council:

1. That Council resolves to revoke the community land classification for land described as reserve at Allotment 110 in Deposited Plan 46140, Certificate of Title Volume 5363, Folio 71, Hundred of Light (approx. 9135m²) and Part Allotment 96, in Deposited Plan 30471, Certificate of Title Volume 5366, Folio 780, Hundred of Light (approx.1672m²) in accordance with section 194(3)(b) of the Local Government Act, 1999;

2. That pursuant to Sections 38 and 44 of the Local Government Act 1999, Council authorises the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer to execute, under the Common Seal of Council, the necessary documentation to finalise the revocation of community land classification for the land described above.

Reasons for the decision • Rationalisation of Council assets and a consequent reduction of property holdings costs for Council; • Opportunity to progress the improvements proposed in the Park Range Estate Concept Plan.


Budget Impact Will there be an impact to the Budget? YES (the next stages of the project will incur additional costs for land division stage of the project which are to be recouped from the sale of the resulting allotments) Budget Impact Amount: Approx. $1200 to complete the revocation process Is this included in the current year budget? YES Or, is there additional other income/funding? N/A Future Operating Costs – estimated per year (refer Detailed Report) N/A Is this included in the Long Term Financial Plan? NO If NO, what project or service will be removed/amended to cover this expenditure? Project is intended to be self funded by sales of future residential allotments. Or, is there additional other income/funding? N/A


Detailed Report Purpose To inform the elected body of Council of the outcome of the Minister for State/Local Government’s consideration of Council’s request to revoke the community land classification affecting reserve land at Park Range Estate, Freeling (Lot 110 in Deposited Plan (DP) 46140 (CT 5363/71) & Part Lot 96 in DP 30471 (CT 5366/780)). Background Council endorsed the Park Range Estate Reserve Concept Plan prepared by consultants Master Plan (with input from Council staff) at its meeting held on 20th October 2009. This Concept Plan has been developed to provide for more efficient use of the Park Range Estate Reserve by: • Providing a more functional and appealing reserve area; • Improving stormwater management; and • Identifying and developing surplus areas of the reserve for residential purposes. Council last considered this matter at its meeting on 14 December 2010. At that meeting, Council resolved as follows: Moved Cr Standish Seconded Cr Reichstein That Council authorises the Chief Executive Officer, who may delegate to the Principal Project Planner, to provide additional information to the Minister for State/Local Government Relations confirming that a Public Meeting has taken place with respect to the Council’s Community Land revocation proposal affecting Lot 110 in DP 46140 & Part Lot 96 in DP 30471 & request that the Minister makes a determination with respect to Council’s proposal.

CARRIED A formal response has been received from the Minister approving Council’s request. The advice received from the Minister notes that a further formal resolution of Council is necessary to revoke the Community Land classification as it affects the subject land. History • 11 December 2007- 10.1.2 - Fiddlewood Drive Reserve Concept • 20 May 2008 - 10.6.2 - Park Range Estate Reserve Concept • 21 April 2009 - 10.6.2 Park Range Estate – Draft Concept Plan • 20 October 2009 - 10.4.7 - Park Range Estate – Draft Concept Plan • 15-June 2010 – 10.4.2 – Park Range Estate – Community Land Revocation • 17-August 2010 – 10.4.2 – Park Range Estate – Community Land Revocation • 14 December 2010 - 10.4.2 - Park Range Estate – Community Land Revocation

Discussion/Analysis The Office for State/Local Government Relations has thoroughly reviewed Council’s proposal to revoke community land classification for Allotment 110 in Deposited Plan 46140, Certificate of Title Volume 5363, Folio 71, Hundred of Light (affecting an area of approx. 9135m²), and Part Allotment 96, in Deposited Plan 30471, Certificate of Title Volume 5366, Folio 780, Hundred of Light (approx.1672m²). Ultimately, the Minster has approved Council’s request and Council is now required to formally pass a motion to revoke the community land classification affecting the land in accordance with section 194(3)(b) of the Local Government Act, 1999 should it wish to finalise this process. As reported in December, to achieve the delivery of the concept design, the steps that Council will need to complete include: 1. Completion of the Community Land Classification revocation process for Allotment 110 in DP 46140

and Allotment 96 in DP 30471;


2. Appointment of a Surveyor to develop plans to lodge a Development Application for land division to create the new residential allotments proposed in the Concept Plan;

3. Preparation of a detailed infrastructure design - for construction (a budget allocation of up to $15K

will be required to appoint a suitable consulting engineer in advance of this stage); 4. Completion of -stormwater detention basin works. It is anticipated that it will be a condition of the

Land Division approval (if granted) to re-locate (and upgrade) existing (stormwater drainage) infrastructure within the proposed residential allotment areas. Aside from professional fees (Surveyor/Engineer), to deliver the concept, Council will need to allocate funds to complete the engineering works for at least the areas affected by the residential allotments in the first instance. If Council considered undertaking the full extent of the site works prior to recouping its costs through the land sale, it has been projected (in October 2009) that the engineering site works could cost between $180-240K.

5. Arrange the sale of the residential allotments; 6. Finalise reserve design and undertake reserve improvements. As acknowledged in the report presented to Council in December 2010, a considerable amount of time may pass while the abovementioned steps are completed. Much will also depend upon the sales prices achieved for the proposed allotments; however estimates contained in the Concept Plan report gave confidence that the sale of five allotments at current market values should provide sufficient funding for the delivery of the full concept together with a significant repayment towards the costs that Council incurred upgrading Fiddlewood Drive. It is expected that the completed Park Range Estate project will deliver a smaller, more functional reserve area with greatly improved amenities for local residents. Completion of the Community Land revocation is an important step towards this goal. Conclusion This action will enable Council to conclude the first step of the process to create an appealing open area to serve the local population at Park Range Estate. Proceeding with the proposed community land classification revocation is recommended to Council accordingly. References Legislation Local Government Act 1999 Strategic Plan 8.1.1 – Freeling – 5 – Park Range Estate


9.4.6 Public Transport – Hewett – Proposed Bus Stop Locations

File: 55-7-2 Appendix: 9.4D - Correspondence from the Department of Transport, Energy

& Infrastructure dated 1 December 2010 Author: Craig Doyle – Principal Project Planner Report Presenter: Craig Doyle – Principal Project Planner Executive Summary Report highlights • This report is provided to advise the Elected Body of the Public Transport Service changes

proposed by the Department of Transport, Energy & Infrastructure commencing in July 2011; • In June 2010 Council staff from the Town of Gawler and Light Regional Council met with staff from

DTEI’s Public Transport Services section to review the proposed routes that DTEI had determined for the respective council areas. LRC staff (General Manager – Infrastructure & Works and Principal Project Planner) participated in a review of the proposed “northern loop” which would include a service to Hewett. At that time, the only issue raised with DTEI was the intended installation of speed humps in Explorer Parade (completed in October 2010), which would conflict with a proposed bus route;

• The latest correspondence from DTEI (refer to Appendix 11.4D) confirms the proposed route, bus

stop locations and service arrangements. The proposed bus routes begin and end at the Gawler Central Train Station to provide commuters with a link back to metropolitan Adelaide, and it is confirmed that there is no conflict with the recently installed speed humps.

• The services will operate on weekdays only and will provide a 30-minute service during peak times

(5:30am to 9:00am & 3:30pm to 8:00pm) and a 60 minute service between 9:00am and 3:30pm. Services will not be available between 8:00pm and 5:30am.

• The proposed northern loop winds its way through Willaston (Town of Gawler area) before entering

the LRC area (Hewett) at Kestrel Road. The proposed route travels along Osprey Parade, Kingfisher Drive, Jabiru Parade and Explorer Parade before exiting Hewett along McKinley Drive. The route has been designed to capture maximum coverage along suitable roads and to provide services within 500 metres of most homes in developed areas.

• The proposed route is considered to be suitable by Council staff. The General Manager,

Infrastructure & Works has confirmed that he does not believe that any accelerated deterioration of the road network will result from the provision of this service.

• These proposed locations of the stops have been reviewed by Council staff and 5 of the 7 are

agreed with. The location of the stop at the Primary School is not specified and it is suggested that the dedicated student “drop-off” area is utilised (in consultation with the school) as it is a public road. The proposed stop outside of #68 Kingfisher Drive is considered to be problematic and the recommendation of Council staff would be for this stop to be moved further west along Kingfisher Drive to the western side of the Rosella Circuit intersection.

• DTEI has advised that they will conduct a public awareness campaign closer to the implementation

date which will include media advertising and publications for distribution to interested persons. At this point the DTEI is seeking Council’s support for the implementation of these services.


• The addition of loop bus services incorporating the Hewett area is welcomed to provide greater mobility to that part of the Council’s community. The northern loop route is supported generally however it is recommended that Council corresponds with the Department advising of its preference for changes to two of the proposed locations for bus stops associated with the proposed “northern loop” service in Hewett.

Recommendation That the Strategy and Projects Committee recommends to Council that: Council, through its Chief Executive Officer (who may delegate to the Principal Project Planner) forwards correspondence to the Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastucture (Public Transport Services section) advising that Light Regional Council supports the implementation of new bus services to the suburb of Hewett, however the Council has a preference that two of the proposed bus stop locations associated with the proposed “northern loop” service in Hewett are reviewed for the following reasons; it is desirable that the dedicated “drop off” area at the Hewett Primary School (in consultation with the school) be utilised as it is a public road and; that the relocation of proposed Stop 18 (#68 Kingfisher Drive, Hewett) to a position further west along Kingfisher Drive (on the western side of the Rosella Circuit intersection) be considered by the Department. Reasons for the decision To facilitate the implementation of public transport services to Hewett. Budget Impact Will there be an impact to the Budget? NO


Detailed Report Purpose The purpose of this report is to advise the Elected Body of the Public Transport Service changes proposed by the Department of Transport, Energy & Infrastructure commencing in July 2011. Background Councillors may recall the announcement in the 2010 State election campaign that public transport (bus) services were to be extended to Gawler if the Labor Government was returned. In June 2010 Council staff from the Town of Gawler and Light Regional Council met with staff from DTEI’s Public Transport Services section to review the proposed routes that DTEI had determined for the respective council areas. LRC staff (General Manager – Infrastructure & Works and Principal Project Planner) participated in a review of the proposed “northern loop” which would include a service to Hewett. At that time, the only issue raised with DTEI was the intended installation of speed humps in Explorer Parade (completed in October 2010), which would conflict with a proposed bus route. History Nil. Discussion/Analysis The latest correspondence from DTEI confirms the proposed route, bus stop locations and service arrangements. The proposed loop bus routes begin and end at the Gawler Central Train Station to provide commuters with a link back to metropolitan Adelaide, and it is confirmed that there is no conflict with the recently installed speed humps. The services will operate on weekdays only and will provide a 30-minute service during peak times (5:30am to 9:00am & 3:30pm to 8:00pm) and a 60 minute service between 9:00am and 3:30pm. Services will not be available between 8:00pm and 5:30am. The proposed northern loop winds its way through Willaston (Town of Gawler area) before entering the LRC area (Hewett) at Kestrel Road. The proposed route travels along Osprey Parade, Kingfisher Drive, Jabiru Parade and Explorer Parade before exiting Hewett along McKinley Drive. The route has been designed to capture maximum coverage along suitable roads and to provide services within 500 metres of most homes in developed areas. The proposed route is considered to be suitable by Council staff. The General Manager, Infrastructure & Works has confirmed that he does not believe that any accelerated deterioration of the road network will result from the provision of this service. The proposed locations for the bus stops associated with the service are at: • Opposite #4 Osprey Parade, Hewett • Opposite #36 Osprey Parade, Hewett • Osprey Parade, opposite Falcon Drive, Hewett • Outside #68 Kingfisher Drive, Hewett • Outside Hewett Primary School • Outside #3 Jabiru Parade, Hewett • Opposite #42 Explorer Parade, Hewett These proposed locations of the stops have been reviewed by Council staff and 5 of the 7 are agreed with. The location of the stop at the Primary School is not specified and it is suggested that the dedicated student “drop-off” area is utilised (in consultation with the school) as it is a public road. The proposed stop outside of #68 Kingfisher Drive is considered to be problematic and the recommendation of Council staff would be for this stop to be moved further west along Kingfisher Drive to the western side of the Rosella Circuit intersection.


DTEI has advised that they will conduct a public awareness campaign closer to the implementation date which will include media advertising and publications for distribution to interested persons. At this point the DTEI is seeking Council’s support for the implementation of these services. Conclusion The addition of loop bus services incorporating the Hewett area is welcomed to provide greater mobility to that part of the Council’s community. The northern loop route is supported generally however it is recommended that Council corresponds with the Department advising of its preference for changes to two of the proposed locations for bus stops associated with the service in Hewett. References Legislation Nil. Council Policies Nil. Strategic Plan 4.4 Public Transport


9.4.7 Advertising Signage – Gawler Belt Industrial Park

File: 205-1-26 Author: Craig Doyle, Principal Project Planner Report Presenter: Craig Doyle, Principal Project Planner Executive Summary Report highlights • This report provides an update with respect to the matter of replacing existing third party signage at

the entrance approaches to the Gawler Belt Industrial Park with a signboard commissioned by Council;

• In 2008, Council received feedback from 12 of the 24 ratepayers in the Industrial Park with respect

to a conceptual proposal to establish one signboard at the entrance of the estate to advertise all industrial businesses in lieu of the number of unapproved individual signs scattered along the verge of Main North Road;

• In all, 9 respondents supported a combined sign. One submission did not support the proposal due

to the unknown cost involved. Another submission only supported the proposal if Council paid for and maintained the sign;

• In June 2008 Council resolved that staff be instructed to:

o engage suitably qualified professionals to tender for a design and construct a sign which meets with the approval of the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (DTEI); and

o Upon erection of the sign, commence the process of removing the individual signs located along Main North Road.

• Council staff sought in-principle approval from DTEI to place a single advertising sign in road

reserve at the entrance to the Gawler Belt Industrial Park in April 2008. DTEI advised at that time that any structures would need to be located outside of the clear zone of the closest road or alternatively would need to be constructed of frangible materials. Also, the signage could not be internally illuminated or otherwise constitute a distraction to drivers and protection such as a guard rail would be required around the sign at Council’s cost.

• Separately, Council received a quote from a sign maker in August 2008 for a 5.08m wide by 6.3m

high double-sided freestanding signboard. The signboard design included 64x 300mm high by 2230mm wide tenancy panels (sufficient for 32 tenancies in a double-sided configuration) and was priced at $23150.00 + GST.

• Progress on this initiative has not progressed beyond that point on account of the following factors:

o Council does not have property in the subject area upon which to locate a common freestanding signboard. Discussions would be required with DTEI to seek an opportunity to locate a sign on its road reserve in the vicinity of Main North Road/Smith Road. It is expected that, in addition to the cost of a sign, additional cost would be incurred in providing suitable protection to the sign structure to meet DTEI’s requirements (Note – No budget allocation exists to progress this matter);

o Development Approval is required (under the Development Act, 1993) for a new signboard (design and budget allocation to be determined);

o The funding arrangement for a signboard has not been determined. A Council budget allocation would probably be required in the first instance, followed by cost recovery as directed by the Elected Body. It is likely that full cost recovery would be an expensive burden on existing tenants and some form of Council subsidisation would be necessary, however this has not been determined as yet and there is concern by Council staff in relation to a precedent being set to resolve (at general ratepayer expense) a matter that is generally considered a compliance matter with a small number of private businesses;


o In context, Council’s General Inspector has not received any complaints about the visual effect of the existing signs and the initiative is not included in the Council’s Strategic Plan.

• A combination of these factors, particularly the costs involved in producing a signboard and the

negotiations to be had with DTEI to determine a suitable location and protection of the structure, caused the loss of momentum towards progressing this initiative since late 2008.

• Based on consideration of the above summary, Council staff recommend that this matter not be

pursued as a Council initiative, rather that the matter of unauthorised signage be followed up by Council’s General Inspector in anticipation of the private sector working together to find a combined solution. Should the Council wish to contribute funds to resolving this issue, this could be reviewed as part of 2011/2012 budget deliberations.

Recommendation That the Strategy and Projects Committee recommends to Council that the matter of a proposed freestanding signboard for the Gawler Belt Industrial Park is not pursued as a Council initiative and that the matter of unauthorised signage be followed up by Council’s Development & Regulatory Services Department in anticipation of the private sector working together to find a combined solution. Should the Council wish to contribute funds towards resolving this matter, this could be reviewed as a part of the 2011/2012 Council budget deliberations. Reasons for the decision To respond to the matter of unauthorised signage at the Gawler Belt Industrial Park. Budget Impact Will there be an impact to the Budget? NO (Not in this Financial Year)


Detailed Report Purpose To provide the Elected Body with an update with respect to the matter of replacing existing third party signage at the entrance approaches to the Gawler Belt Industrial Park with a signboard commissioned by Council. Background Signage issues affecting the Gawler Belt Industrial Park can probably be traced back to the construction of the Gawler Bypass, which had a secondary effect of changing the road access arrangements to the estate. In 2007, Council resolved to advise all business owners within the estate of the Council’s proposal to establish one signboard at the entrance of the estate to advertise all industrial businesses. The new sign would replace the number of unapproved individual signs scattered along the verge of Main North Road. Correspondence was sent to the 24 ratepayers of the Industrial Park in early 2008. Ratepayers were asked to complete a response sheet indicating support or otherwise for a single signboard and separately to provide clarification regarding the local naming of the estate. In all, 12 responses were received, 9 of which supported a combined sign. One submission did not support the proposal due to the unknown cost involved. Another submission only supported the proposal if Council paid for and maintained the sign. At its meeting in June 2008, Council resolved that: Moved Cr Rohrlach Seconded Cr Kubisch That in light of the strong level of support from those businesses who are situated within the Gawler Belt Industrial Park to replace the individual advertising signs along Main North Road abutting the estate with one common sign at the entrance to the estate, Council instructs its Corporate Manager – Development and Environmental Services in conjunction with its Principal Project Planner to engage suitably qualified professionals to tender for a design and construct sign which meets with the approval of the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure. Upon erection of the sign Council instructs its General Inspector to commence the process of removing the individual signs located along Main North Road.

CARRIED History • 20 November 2007 - Item 10.4.4 - Motion Without Notice – Kingsford Industrial Estate Signage • 17 June 2008 - Item 10.5.4 – Gawler Belt Industrial Park Signage • 14 December 2010 – Item 12.4.2 – Advertising Signage, Cnr Main North Road, Freeling & Smith

Roads – Notice of Motion from Cr. Steven Watson Discussion/Analysis Department of Transport, Energy & Infrastructure (DTEI) Approval Council staff sought in-principle approval from DTEI to place a single advertising sign in road reserve at the entrance to the Gawler Belt Industrial Park in April 2008. DTEI advised at that time that any structures would need to be located outside of the clear zone of the closest road or alternatively would need to be constructed of frangible materials. Also, the signage could not be internally illuminated or otherwise constitute a distraction to drivers and protection such as a guard rail would be required around the sign at Council’s cost. Discussions have not advanced to an agreed location for a new sign at this time. Costs Council received a quote from a sign maker in August 2008 for a 5.08m wide by 6.3m high double- sided freestanding signboard. The signboard design included 64x 300mm high by 2230mm wide tenancy panels (sufficient for 32 tenancies in a double-sided configuration) and was priced at $23150.00 + GST.


Status Progress on this initiative has not progressed beyond that point on account of the following factors: o Council does not have property in the subject area upon which to locate a common freestanding

signboard. Discussions would be required with DTEI to seek an opportunity to locate a sign on its road reserve in the vicinity of Main North Road/Smith Road. It is expected that, in addition to the cost of a sign, additional cost would be incurred in providing suitable protection to the sign structure to meet DTEI’s requirements (Note – No budget allocation exists to progress this matter);

o Development Approval is required (under the Development Act, 1993) for a new signboard (design and budget allocation to be determined);

o The funding arrangement for a signboard has not been determined. A Council budget allocation would probably be required in the first instance, followed by cost recovery as directed by the Elected Body. It is likely that full cost recovery would be an expensive burden on existing tenants and some form of Council subsidisation would be necessary, however this has not been determined as yet and there is concern by Council staff in relation to a precedent being set to resolve (at general ratepayer expense) a matter that is generally considered a compliance matter with a small number of private businesses;

o In context, Council’s General Inspector has not received any complaints about the visual effect of the existing signs and the initiative is not included in the Council’s Strategic Plan.

A combination of these factors, particularly the costs involved in producing a signboard and the negotiations to be had with DTEI to determine a suitable location and protection of the structure, caused the loss of momentum towards progressing this initiative since late 2008. Conclusion A resolution of this matter is not certain at this point given a number of negotiations required to progress this initiative. In the meantime, attention is focussing on this general area as the forward planning for Roseworthy takes place which includes the “Employment Lands” featuring the areas north of the Gawler Belt Industrial Park in the Roseworthy Structure Planning area. Based on consideration of the above summary, Council staff recommend that this matter not be pursued as a Council initiative, rather that the matter of unauthorised signage be followed up by Council’s General Inspector in anticipation of the private sector working together to find a combined solution. Should the Council wish to contribute funds to resolving this issue, this could be reviewed as part of 2011/2012 budget deliberations. References Legislation Development Act, 1993 Council Policies Nil Strategic Plan Nil


9.4.8 Nuriootpa West Planning Review

File: 90-1-4 Appendix: 9.4E Planning Review Submitted by MasterPlan P/L Author: Craig Doyle, Principal Project Planner Report Presenter: Craig Doyle, Principal Project Planner Executive Summary Report highlights • This report is provided to advise the Elected Body of a potential Developer-Funded Development

Plan Amendment (DPA) affecting an area on the western periphery of Nuriootpa; • MasterPlan P/L has provided a submission on behalf of the Lindner Group requesting that Council

rezones an area surrounding Lot 12 Moppa Road, Nuriootpa (which is adjacent to the eastern Council boundary with the Barossa Council);

• The primary land parcel affected is a property of some 10.3 hectares in size, is currently zoned

Primary Industry (BVR) Zone (Policy Area 5) and features an established vineyard with an associated dwelling. MasterPlan P/L proposes that this land is rezoned for residential development and this request follows a submission to Council during its Section 30 Development Plan Review (finalised in May 2009) which featured the same proposal;

• A site inspection reveals a number of general local zoning anomalies and potential land supply

deficiencies. Consultation with staff from The Barossa Council during the preparation of the Section 30 Development Plan Review suggested a general acceptance of a residential use at the nominated site, subject to suitable design considerations (principally concerning the treatment of main road interfaces);

• Accordingly, a review of areas north and west of Nuriootpa was adopted as a medium priority in the

Development Plan Review Report endorsed by Council in May 2009. The Strategy, Projects & Engineering Dept. does not propose to progress this medium priority matter utilising Council funds at this time due to significant other budgeted and programmed priorities;

• MasterPlan P/L has now provided Council with a planning study of an area on the western side of

Nuriootpa as the basis for a request that the Council initiates a Developer-Funded DPA; • The area investigated by MasterPlan P/L is shown on a series of Figures appended to the Review

document attached as Appendix 11.4E. The area delineated affects a slightly greater proportion of The Barossa Council area than the Light Regional Council area. Council staff are not proposing that this be a regional DPA so the suggested zoning in the Barossa Council would be addressed at some future time by the Barossa Council. The rezoning of Lot 12 is proposed in the context of other rezoning initiatives in the broader locality (as defined in the MasterPlan P/L Review);

• The planning argument presented for the rezoning of Lot 12 is in two parts, being that water costs

are making the current horticulture use unviable and population growth forecasts will require that additional land is made available for residential development on the western outskirts of Nuriootpa;

• Consultation with The Barossa Council suggests that there are a number of residential

developments underway within the present township boundaries which are expected to provide an adequate supply of residential land for the time being. Also, the viability reasoning provided as the basis for rezoning could equally be applied to other vineyards surrounding Nuriootpa (and other Barossa townships) and is not considered to be particularly influential in this instance;

• More compelling reasons for a DPA for a zoning review include the anomalies identified during the

preparation of the Development Plan Review Report. John Falland Industries (located at Lot 2 in


FP 6402, north of Lot 12), is located in the Primary Industry (BVR) Zone whilst the land next door, a large rural block with a dwelling and paddock (Lot 1) is zoned Industry (BVR) Zone, clearly suggesting a mapping error in the past. Neil Avenue, an isolated residential enclave, is zoned Primary Industry BVR Zone as are the small scale retail/commercial land uses on the southern side of the Greenock Road;

• This is a challenging locality (as noted in the Development Plan Review Report) and it is considered

that there is sufficient basis for investigating potential rezoning through a DPA to formalise a number of different land use types that have co-existed in the area (and expanded) over time;

• Lot 12 is a gateway site into Nurioopta and it is critical to consider its street presentation and

amenity impacts as a part of any DPA; • Council staff consider that, notwithstanding this proposal has arisen outside of Council’s

programmed DPA schedule; MasterPlan P/L’s submission presents a worthy opportunity to progress this medium priority project with no impact to Council’s budget.

• A potential DPA will be further challenged as the area in question is not nominated in The 30 Year

Plan for Greater Adelaide as a growth area (notwithstanding Nurioopta is identified as a District Centre in the 30 Yr Plan);

• However, a targeted DPA, in a more refined form than the broad area nominated by MasterPlan

P/L, may be worthy of the Minister’s support. It is recommended that the Elected Body of Council delegates to Council staff to explore refining the area affected by the potential Nuriootpa West DPA with consultants MasterPlan P/L and the DPLG to see if a Developer-Funded DPA affecting this area can be agreed upon.

Recommendation That the Strategy and Projects Committee recommends to Council that: 1. The Chief Executive Officer (who may delegate to the Principal Project Planner), explores

refining the area affected by a potential Developer-Funded Nuriootpa West Development Plan Amendment (DPA) with consultants MasterPlan P/L and the Department of Planning and Local Government to see if a Developer Funded DPA affecting this area can be agreed upon for recommendation to the Minister for Urban Development and Planning; and

2. Pending a successful outcome of these negotiations, Council instructs its staff to arrange the preparation of a Deed to formalize a Developer Funded DPA for the consideration of the Council. This will be the basis for the preparation of a Statement of Intent (SoI) for submission to the Minister for Urban Development & Planning, the Hon. John Rau.

Reasons for the decision To progress a potential DPA for Nuriootpa West. Budget Impact Will there be an impact to the Budget? NO (The potential DPA would be Developer-Funded as proposed by MasterPlan P/L).


Detailed Report Purpose To advise the Elected Body of a potential Developer-Funded Development Plan Amendment (DPA) affecting an area on the western periphery of Nuriootpa. Background MasterPlan P/L has provided a submission on behalf of the Lindner Group requesting that Council rezones an area surrounding Lot 12 Moppa Road, Nuriootpa (which is adjacent to the eastern Council boundary with the Barossa Council). The primary land parcel affected is a property of some 10.3 hectares in size, currently zoned Primary Industry (BVR) Zone (Policy Area 5) which features an established vineyard with an associated dwelling. MasterPlan P/L proposes that this land is rezoned for residential development and this request follows a submission to Council during its Section 30 Development Plan Review (finalised in May 2009) which featured the same proposal. At that time, Council was advised that high water costs impact unfavourably upon the profitability of the current land use, which provided the basis for the rezoning request. There is a mixture of land uses in the area and MasterPlan P/L requested that Council rezones the land for residential use, principally on the strength of an isolated residential pocket of some 30 houses located (either side of Neil Avenue) adjacent to the western boundary of the land, as well as residential/retirement living development on the opposite side of Moppa Road in The Barossa Council area. A site inspection reveals a number of general local zoning anomalies and potential land supply deficiencies. Consultation with staff from The Barossa Council during the preparation of the Section 30 Development Plan Review suggested a general acceptance of a residential use at the nominated site, subject to suitable design considerations (principally concerning the treatment of main road interfaces). Accordingly, a review of areas north and west of Nuriootpa was adopted as a “medium” priority in the Development Plan Review Report endorsed by Council in May 2009. The Strategy, Projects & Engineering Dept. does not propose to progress this medium priority matter utilising Council funds at this time due to significant other budgeted and programmed priorities. In a related matter, in September 2010 Council considered a report regarding investigation of the feasibility of Permanent Effluent Disposal Infrastructure for dwellings at Neil Avenue (referred to above), which arose from a Public Health issue concerning effluent tanks for properties in this street, which are not connected to a Community Wastewater Management System and this has led to some issues over time. Preliminary investigations by engineers Wallbridge and Gilbert on this matter suggest that there is sufficient fall to connect new Community Wastewater Management System infrastructure between Neil Avenue and the Nurioopta network, however questions of capacity, cost and other matters have not been discussed with The Barossa Council (the owner of that network) at this point. This matter is likely to be a further consideration if land use policies are reviewed in this locality. History 21 September 2010 – Item 10.3.2 - Neil Avenue Investigation into the feasibility for Permanent Effluent Disposal Infrastructure; 19 May 2009 – Item 10.6.2 - Section 30 Development Plan Review Report – Final for Authorisation Discussion/Analysis MasterPlan P/L has now provided Council with a planning study of an area on the western side of Nuriootpa as the basis for a request that the Council initiates a Developer-Funded DPA. The area investigated by MasterPlan P/L is shown on a series of Figures appended to the Review document attached as Appendix 11.4E. The area delineated affects a slightly greater proportion of The Barossa Council area than the Light Regional Council area. Council staff are not proposing that this be a regional DPA so the suggested zoning in the Barossa Council would be addressed at some future time by


the Barossa Council. The rezoning of Lot 12 is proposed in the context of other rezoning initiatives in the broader locality (as defined in the MasterPlan P/L Review). The objectives of the DPA proposal presented by MasterPlan P/L (insofar as the Light Regional Council Development Plan would be affected) are outlined on page 9 of the Review submission (and illustrated on Figure 4 “Structure Plan”) (refer to Appendix 11.4E) and include the following key points: Rezoning of Lot 12 in DP 1931, Moppa Road (CT 5320/638) for residential development; Rezoning of Lot 1 in FP 6402 (CT 5499/54) north of Lot 12 (western side) for residential purposes; Rezoning of Lot 2 in FP 6402 (CT 5499/505) (presently John Falland Australia’s (JFA) industrial premises) for residential use (with JFA to be “encouraged to relocate to a more suitable location”); Rezoning of the existing commercial/retail uses on the southern side of Greenock Road (south of Lot 12) as a Mixed Uses Zone; and Expansion of the Industry (BVR) Zone in the vicinity of Tarac Industries (adjacent to Samuel Road) in a westerly direction. The planning argument presented for the rezoning of Lot 12 is in two parts, being that water costs are making the current horticulture use unviable and population growth forecasts will require that additional land is made available for residential development on the western outskirts of Nuriootpa. Consultation with The Barossa Council suggests that there are a number of residential developments underway within the present township boundaries which are expected to provide an adequate supply of residential land for the time being. Also, the viability reasoning provided as the basis for rezoning could equally be applied to other vineyards surrounding Nuriootpa (and other Barossa townships) and is not considered to be particularly influential in this instance. More compelling reasons for a DPA for a zoning review include the anomalies identified during the preparation of the Development Plan Review Report. John Falland Industries (located at Lot 2 in FP 6402, north of Lot 12), is located in the Primary Industry (BVR) Zone whilst the land next door, a large rural block with a dwelling and paddock (Lot 1) is zoned Industry (BVR) Zone, clearly suggesting a mapping error in the past. Neil Avenue, an isolated residential enclave, is zoned Primary Industry BVR Zone as are the small scale retail/commercial land uses on the southern side of the Greenock Road. Further south, there is a property on the northern side of Tarac Industries’ land which was identified to Council during the Section 30 Review as having previous industrial use which should be reviewed as a part of any targeted rezoning exercise. This is a challenging locality (as noted in the Development Plan Review Report) and it is considered that there is sufficient basis for investigating potential rezoning through a DPA to formalise a number of different land use types that have co-existed in the area (and expanded) over time. In addition to these considerations, Samuel Road/Moppa Road is a B-Double route and the land north of John Falland Industries (on the eastern side of Moppa Road and shown as General Industry Zone on Figure 3) features a Road Transport Terminal (incorrectly identified as undeveloped Industrial land on page 3 of the MasterPlan P/L Report). Lot 12 is a gateway site into Nurioopta and it is critical to consider its street presentation and amenity impacts as a part of any DPA. Council staff consider that, notwithstanding this proposal has arisen outside of Council’s programmed DPA schedule; MasterPlan P/L’s submission presents a worthy opportunity to progress this medium priority project with no impact to Council’s budget. A potential DPA will be further challenged as the area in question is not nominated in The 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide as a growth area (notwithstanding Nurioopta is identified as a District Centre in the 30 Yr Plan). However notwithstanding this, a targeted DPA, in a more refined form than the broad area nominated by MasterPlan P/L, may be worthy of the Minister’s support. Conclusion

It is recommended that the Elected Body of Council delegates to Council staff to explore refining the area affected by the potential Nuriootpa West DPA with consultants MasterPlan P/L and the DPLG to see if a Developer-Funded DPA affecting this area can be agreed upon.


References Legislation Development Act, 1993 Council Policies Nil Strategic Plan Nil.


9.4.9 Roseworthy Growth Area West and Employment Lands Development Plan Amendment

File: 310-3-5 Appendix: 9.4F - Draft Statement of Intent for the Roseworthy Growth Area

West and Employment Lands Development Plan Amendment – prepared by Connor Holmes

Author: Craig Doyle, Principal Project Planner Report Presenter: Nathan Cunningham, General Manager, Strategy, Projects &

Engineering Executive Summary Report highlights • This report is presented to provide the Elected Body of Council with the draft Statement of Intent

(SoI) for the “Roseworthy Growth Areas West and Employment Lands Development Plan Amendment” (DPA) prepared by Connor Holmes Consulting (in consultation with Council staff) and to seek Council’s endorsement of this document;

• If endorsed, Council’s authorisation is also sought for staff to submit the SOI to the Hon. John Rau

MP, Minister for Urban Development and Planning in accordance with Section 25 of the Development Act, 1993 in order to progress this matter;

• Council has previously considered a number of reports regarding future urban growth at a

development area at Roseworthy. Growth in this area is consistent with Council’s current Strategic Plan (2008-2018) and the State Government’s 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide;

• Governance arrangements have been set in place for the planning of Roseworthy, including the

establishment of the Roseworthy Alliance (the Alliance - a Developer-led consortium of which Council is a signatory; consisting of the Hickinbotham Group, Regional Lands P/L and the University of Adelaide);

• The Alliance will be preparing the Structure Plan for Roseworthy on the basis of detailed site

investigations, agency (including State Government department) consultation and community engagement. This process has commenced already, with the appointment of various consultants by the Alliance to respond to a number of specific briefs and thereby provide information to inform the Structure Plan and DPA;

• The Council’s role in the planning of the future growth is clearly defined, being one of limited

involvement in the preparation of the detailed Structure Plan in order to preserve Council’s ability to critique the resulting Structure Plan and DPA in an unfettered manner and in the manner that staff critiqued and sought amendments to the draft SoI prior to it being considered acceptable for Elected Member consideration. UK-based Professor Dennis Hardy has also been engaged to provide an independent critique of the Alliance’s Structure Plan to assist with the review process;

• The document attached to this report is the SoI which, if endorsed by Council, will be provided to

the Minister for his agreement as the basis for amending the Council’s Development Plan to align with the State Government’s Planning Strategy (through its volume The 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide) and facilitate the future urban growth as envisaged through the 30 Yr Plan at Roseworthy;

• Notwithstanding Connor Holmes has prepared the SoI for the Alliance, the Department of Planning

& Local Government (DPLG) has advised that it is appropriate for the SoI to be advanced as a Council-initiated DPA rather than a Ministerial DPA. The DPLG considers that this approach provides the Minister with greater separation with which to review and consider the resulting DPA once it passes through the robust review process at Council level;


• The draft SoI has been prepared in accordance with the prescribed DPLG template. The document

outlines the detailed investigations that will be required to rezone the full 30 Year residential land supply area west of Main North Road together with the employment lands identified east of the existing township as an extension of the Kingsford Regional Industrial Estate (KRIE). The approach of rezoning the full extent of the lands in one DPA is proposed to utilise the advantages of flexibility, project certainty and continuity within the defined edges of the land area identified for the project (being the University of Adelaide campus (to the west) and the employment lands (to the east));

• The DPA proposes a concise approach to zoning policies, akin to the approach used at Mawson

Lakes and Golden Grove, in order to promote flexibility and innovation during the life of the project and avoid the need to identify separate (cadastral based) zones for centres. A strong use of “complying” development types is also envisaged (as recommended by the State Government through its 30 Yr Plan and Planning Review) and to promote flexibility and timeliness of development.

• It is proposed that the DPA process and the structure planning process will run concurrently, with

the DPA to be based upon the principles and underlying analysis contained in the Structure Plan; • It is considered that the timing of the Roseworthy Growth Area West and Employment Lands DPA

will not hinder other Council DPA policy amendments currently in the system and is recognised as Council’s highest Strategic Planning priority from its most recent s30 Development Plan review;

• The Roseworthy Growth Area West and Employment Lands DPA SoI is considered to be worthy of

Council’s endorsement for submission to the Minister for Urban Development and Planning (the Hon. John Rau MP).

Recommendation The Strategy & Projects Committee recommends that Council:

1. Endorses the Statement of Intent for the “Roseworthy Growth Area West and Employment Lands Development Plan Amendment” and authorises the Chief Executive Officer to sign the document and submit it the Minister for Urban Development and Planning, the Hon. John Rau MP in accordance with Section 25 of the Development Act, 1993; and

2. Delegates to the Chief Executive Officer (who may delegate to the General Manager, Strategy, Projects and Engineering) the authority to negotiate with the Minister, as required; to reach an agreement on the Statement of Intent.

Reasons for the decision To advance planning of future urban growth at Roseworthy in accordance with the directions of The 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide and the LRC Strategic Plan 2008-2018. Budget Impact Will there be an impact to the Budget? NO (This DPA is Developer-Funded as proposed by the Roseworthy Alliance).


Detailed Report Purpose To provide the Elected Body of Council with the draft Statement of Intent (SoI) for the “Roseworthy Growth Areas West and Employment Lands Development Plan Amendment” (DPA) prepared by Connor Holmes Consulting (in consultation with Council staff) and to seek Council’s endorsement of this document. If endorsed, Council’s authorisation is also sought for staff to submit the SoI to the Hon. John Rau MP, Minister for Urban Development and Planning in accordance with Section 25 of the Development Act, 1993 in order to progress this matter. Background Council has previously considered a number of reports regarding future urban growth at a development area at Roseworthy. Such growth was considered by the Council during in the preparation and adoption of its current Strategic Plan in 2008 (8.1.8 – Roseworthy – 1 – Planning for Growth) and since that time the Elected Body has considered staff reports regarding the State Government’s 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide (released in its final form in February 2010), which identifies Roseworthy as a significant growth area, as well as subsequent reports regarding the formulation of governance arrangements for the planning of Roseworthy, including the establishment of the Roseworthy Alliance (the Alliance - a Developer-led consortium of which Council is a signatory consisting of the Hickinbotham Group, Regional Lands P/L and the University of Adelaide). The Alliance will be preparing the Structure Plan and DPA for Roseworthy on the basis of detailed site investigations, agency (including State Government department) consultation and community engagement. This process has commenced already, with the appointment of various consultants by the Alliance to respond to a number of specific briefs and thereby provide information to inform the Structure Plan and DPA. An example of this is the recent presentation Council received from Village Well, the consultant engaged by the Alliance to undertake community consultation as an initial important step towards place-making as a part of the planning of the new development. The Council’s role in the planning of the future growth is clearly defined, being one of limited involvement in the preparation of the detailed Structure Plan in order to preserve Council’s ability to critique the resulting Structure Plan and DPA in an unfettered manner and in the manner that staff critiqued and sought amendments to the draft SoI prior to it being considered acceptable for Elected Member consideration. UK-based Professor Dennis Hardy has also been engaged to provide an independent critique of the Alliance’s Structure Plan to assist with the review process. If considered appropriate by Council, it is expected that the draft Statement of Intent will be adopted by Council as the basis for a draft DPA. The document attached to this report is the SoI, which, if endorsed by Council, is provided to the Minister for his agreement as the basis for amending the Council’s Development Plan to align with the Planning Strategy (through its volume The 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide) and facilitate the future urban growth as envisaged through the 30 Yr Plan at Roseworthy. History • 19 August 2008 – Item No. 10.6.1- LRC Strategic Plan 2008-2018 • 18 August 2009 – (Item No. 10.4.2) – Draft 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide • 15 September 2009 – (Item No. 11.1) – Draft 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide • 8 December 2009 – Item No. 10.4.2 - Roseworthy Growth Area – Governance; • 16 February 2010 – Item No. 10.4.2 - Roseworthy Land Assembly – Legal Review • 22 June 2010 - Item No. 5.1.2 - Roseworthy Memorandums of Understanding – • Urban Design/ Planning Process, • Stakeholder/ Consultation. • 1 February 2011 – Item 11.4.3 (Strategy & Projects Committee) – SA Infrastructure Plan for SA –

Submission – 22 February 2011 at Council meeting.


Discussion/Analysis The Development Act 1993 provides that a Development Plan is a statutory document. Accordingly, there is a formal process to be followed to make changes to the document and only Council or the Minister for Urban Development and Planning can initiate a DPA. For a Council to initiate the process, a SoI prepared in the proper format must be submitted to the Minister for review (revision as required) and approval. The SoI thereby describes the agreement between the Council and the Minister as to the intent/objectives of the proposed changes to the Development Plan, how the community and key agencies will be consulted in the process and the expected timeframe the process will be completed within. In this instance, planning consultants Connor Holmes have been engaged by the Alliance to prepare the draft SoI for Roseworthy. Notwithstanding Connor Holmes has prepared the SoI for the Alliance, the Department of Planning & Local Government (DPLG) has advised that it is appropriate for the SoI to be advanced as a Council-initiated DPA rather than the alternative process which would be a Ministerial DPA. The DPLG considers that this approach provides the Minister with greater separation with which to review and consider the resulting DPA and Council staff support this direction given the greater opportunities which exist to input and influence the Draft DPA prior to it being put to the Elected Body. The draft SoI has been prepared in accordance with the prescribed DPLG template. The document outlines the detailed investigations that will be required to rezone the full 30 Year residential land supply area west of Main North Road together with the employment lands identified east of the township as an extension of the KRIE. The approach of rezoning the full extent of the lands in one DPA is proposed to utilise the advantages of flexibility, project certainty and continuity within the defined edges of the land area identified for the project (being the University of Adelaide campus (to the west) and the employment lands (to the east)). It is proposed that the DPA process and the structure planning process will run concurrently, with the DPA to be based upon the principles and underlying analysis contained in the Structure Plan. The SOI provides the background information relevant to the proposed zoning amendment for the consideration of the Minister including: • An explanation of why the amendment is required; • Details of the area affected by the proposed amendment; • An explanation of what the amendment is expected to achieve for the Council area; • Initial comment regarding the consistency of the proposed amendment with:

o the “30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide” prepared and maintained by the State Government; o Any current DPA’s initiated by the Minister for Urban Development and Planning; o The balance of Council’s Development Plan and other Council initiated DPA’s in the system; o The provisions of the Development Plans of neighbouring Council areas.

• Details of the investigations and consultation to be undertaken in the DPA process, the documents to be produced and the projected timeframes for completion of the various stages of the DPA project.

Furthermore, the DPA proposes a concise approach to zoning policies, akin to the approach used at Mawson Lakes and Golden Grove, in order to promote flexibility and innovation during the life of the project and avoid the need to identify separate (cadastral based) zones for centres. A strong use of “complying” development types is also envisaged (as recommended by the State Government through its 30 Yr Plan and Planning Review) and to promote flexibility and timeliness of development. It is the view of Council staff that the SOI as drafted is an acceptable reflection of the processes to be completed and materials to be referenced in the progression of the DPA. As noted, progressing this DPA will align the Council’s Development Plan with the State Government’s Planning Strategy (30 Yr Plan) document and this outcome would also be consistent with the recommendations of Council’s own Section 30 Development Plan Review Report (endorsed in May 2009), which provides that a Roseworthy Master Plan is the highest priority over the next five year period to address various development policy shortcomings. These factors support the timing of this proposed DPA, which would be an appropriate addition to Council’s current DPA load as expressed below:


• Better Development Plan (BDP) Conversion PAR/DPA Progress has been made however this DPA is not expected to be ready for public exhibition until later in 2011;

• Sustainable Tourism Regional PAR/DPA

(Refer to Item 11.4.3 in this agenda) This DPA has been on-hold pending completion of the BDP Conversion DPA. As reported, the DPLG has requested that Council withdraws this DPA to revisit and reprioritise its tourism policy objectives its other strategic planning priorities (to be confirmed for the Minister in an updated Strategic Directions Report due in December 20011).

• Kapunda (North-East) Residential and Retirement Living Development Plan Amendment This DPA is currently with the Minister for authorisation (submitted April 2010).

• Rural Living DPA

Awaiting Ministerial agreement on the SoI, submitted August 2010. • Freeling (West) Residential DPA

SoI agreed April 2009. DPA progress is continuing following resolution of amended Developer-Funding arrangements in late 2010.

The timing of the Roseworthy Growth Area West and Employment Lands DPA will not hinder these other Council policy amendments currently in the system. Conclusion The Roseworthy Growth Area West and Employment Lands DPA Statement of Intent is considered to be worthy of Council’s endorsement for submission to the Minister for Urban Development and Planning (the Hon. John Rau MP). References Legislation Development Act, 1993 Local Government Act, 1999 Council Policies Procurement Policy Strategic Plan 8.1.8 – Roseworthy – 1 – Planning for Growth 9.5 GENERAL MANAGER, INFRASTRUCTURE & WORKS NIL 10. REPORTS FOR INFORMATION Nil


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