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ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING

NOTICE OF MEETING To: Mayor Bill Spragg Councillors Ward

Councillor Ron Nelson Councillor Jan-Claire Wisdom

Manoah

Councillor Ian Bailey Councillor Jan Loveday

Marble Hill

Councillor Kate Hosking Councillor John Kemp Councillor Simon Jones

Mt Lofty

Councillor Bill Gale Councillor Lynton Vonow Councillor Andrew Stratford

Onkaparinga Valley

Councillor Linda Green Councillor Malcolm Herrmann

Torrens Valley

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions under Section 83 of the Local Government Act 1999 that the next meeting of the Council will be held on:

Tuesday 11 June 2013 6.30pm

63 Mt Barker Road Stirling A copy of the Agenda for this meeting is supplied under Section 83 of the Act. Meetings of the Council are open to the public and members of the community are welcome to attend.

Andrew Aitken Chief Executive Officer

Ordinary Council Meeting AGENDA 11 June 2013

AGENDA FOR MEETING Tuesday 11 June 2013

6.30pm 63 Mt Barker Road Stirling

ORDER OF BUSINESS

Council Vision Nurturing our unique place and people Council Mission Delivering activities and services which build a resilient community, sustain our built and

natural environment and promote a vibrant economy

1. COMMENCEMENT

2. OPENING STATEMENT “Council acknowledges that we meet on the traditional lands of the Peramangk and Kaurna people and we recognise their connection with the land.

We understand that we do not inherit the land from our ancestors but borrow it from our children and in this context the decisions we make should be guided by the principle that nothing we do should decrease our children’s ability to live on this land.”

3. APOLOGIES/LEAVE OF ABSENCE

3.1. Apology

3.2. Leave of Absence


4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

4.1. Council Meeting – 14 May 2013 Recommendation That the minutes of the ordinary meeting held on 14 May 2013 as supplied, be confirmed as an accurate record of the proceedings of that meeting.

4.2. Reports of Committees Strategic Planning & Development Policy Committee – 28 May 4.2.1.

2013 That the minutes of the Strategic Planning & Development Policy Committee meeting of 28 May 2013, as distributed, be received and noted.

Development Assessment Panel – 4 June 2013 4.2.2.

That the minutes of the Development Assessment Panel meeting of 4 June 2013, as distributed, be received and noted.

Audit Committee 4.2.3.Nil

5. MAYOR’S OPENING REMARKS

6. DECLARATION OF INTEREST BY MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

7. REPORTS

7.1. Councillor Reports

7.2. CEO Report

8. MATTERS DEFERRED FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION/LYING ON THE TABLE

8.1. Matters Deferred Community Land Status – Stirling Community Shop & The Hut 8.1.1.

Book Shed (from 13 November 2012 meeting) – see item 13.1

8.2. Lying on the Table – Nil

9. MOTIONS ON NOTICE

9.1. Nil

10. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

10.1. Maintenance of roads & road reserves


11. PETITIONS / DEPUTATIONS / PUBLIC FORUM

11.1. Petitions

11.2. Deputations Ms Dagmar Skipworth, Stirling Markets 11.2.1. Mr Stuart Benson, Octagon Targa Adelaide Road Rally 2013 11.2.2. Mr Joe Frank, conduct of rallies on Council roads 11.2.3.

11.3. Public Forum

12. PRESENTATIONS (by exception)

12.1. Nil

13. OFFICER REPORTS

13.1. Hard Waste Trial 1) That a hard waste collection service be undertaken in 2013/14

between 1 October 2013 and 31 March 2014, subject to confirmation as part of the budget-setting process.

2) That the parameters for the hard waste collection service include: a. a cap on net expenditure of $100,000; b. a fee for collection being adopted; and c. the collection be a scheduled booking style service

3) That a report outlining a review of the outcome of the 2013/14 hard waste service be provided to Council in May 2014.

13.2. Food Organics Collection Container 1) That Council resolves to introduce an opt-in food organics collection

program in the 2013/2014 financial year, by providing up to 1,500 containers and compostable bags for residents to collect from Council service centres.

2) That Council considers a contribution of $11,900 for the 2013/14 budget

3) That Council considers maintaining this system for at least 3 years.

13.3. Community Land Status – Stirling Community Shop & The Hut Book Shed, Apex Park Stirling 1. the premises described as (a) the Stirling Community Shop, and (b)

The Hut Bookshed in Apex Park, Stirling be excised from the Schedule for Management Plan 3 Community Use, and

2. separate management plans be adopted for (a) the Stirling Community Shop, and (b) The Hut Bookshed in Apex Park, Stirling.

13.4. Bush for Life Funding & Partnership Agreement 1. Council enters into the Bush for Life Funding and Partnership

Agreement and authorises the Chief Executive Officer to sign the Funding and Partnership Agreement on behalf of the Council.

2. Council notes that a provision of $35,000 has been included in the 2013/14 Draft Budget and agree in principle to subsequent budget allocations of $36,050 and $37,131 in 2014/15 and 2015/16 respectively as outlined in the proposed Funding and Partnership Agreement.


13.5. Minister’s Magill Training Centre DPA That Council endorses the submission on the Minister for Planning’s Glen Stuart Road Woodforde (Magill Training Centre) Development Plan Amendment.

14. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

14.1. Documents for signing & sealing

14.2. Status Report – Council Resolutions Update

14.3. Other Reports

15. QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

16. MOTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

17. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

17.1. Santos Tour Down Under 2013 & 2014

18. NEXT MEETING

Tuesday 9 July 2013, 6.30pm, 36 Nairne Road Woodside

19. CLOSE COUNCIL MEETING

ELECTED MEMBERS’ DEBRIEF

Council Meeting/Workshop Venues 2013

DATE TYPE LOCATION MINUTE TAKER

June

11 June 2013 Council Stirling Pam Williams

18 June 2013 Elected Member Training Stirling N/A

25 June 2013 SPDPC Woodside Kylie Hopkins

July

2 July 2013 CDAP TBA Karen Savage

5 July 2013 Workshop TBA N/A

9 July 2013 Council Woodside Pam Williams

16 July 2013 Elected Member Training Stirling N/A

23 July 2013 SPDPC Stirling Kylie Hopkins

August

6 August 2013 CDAP TBA Karen Savage

7 August 2013 Workshop TBA N/A

13 August 2013 Council Stirling Pam Williams

20 August 2013 Elected Member Training Stirling N/A

27 August 2013 SPDPC Woodside Kylie Hopkins

Meetings are subject to change, please check agendas for times and venues. All meetings (except Workshops & Elected Member Training) are open to the public.

Community Forums 2013

DATE TYPE WARD LOCATION

31 July 2013 Community Forum Torrens Valley Gumeracha Hall

29 October 2013 Community Forum Onkaparinga Valley

17 December 2013 Community Forum (PROPOSED) Manoah

18 February 2014 Community Forum(PROPOSED) Marble Hill

ADELAIDE HILLS COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday 11 June 2013

AGENDA BUSINESS ITEM

Item: 10.1 Question on Notice Originating from: Cr Malcolm Herrmann Subject: Maintenance of roads & road reserves File No: 14.55.2 SMP Goal: 1: A Healthy, Safe, Engaged & Connected Community SMP Key Issue: 1.2: Community Planning

What are the respective responsibilities of the council and DPTI in regard to the maintenance of roads and road reserves: 1. on DPTI roads - both inside and outside the town boundaries 2. at intersections of council and DPTI roads. 3. pruning of vegetation on DPTI roads? I am seeking this information so that residents can be advised where to direct questions and requests for works to be undertaken. Officer’s Response – David Waters, Manager, Engineering & Assets By way of background, under the Local Government Act 1999, all public roads are vested in the Council in fee simple. That is, the Council is the “owner” of all roads in its district. However, under Section 26 of the Highways Act 1926, the Commissioner of Highways, acting through the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI), has the power to assume the functions, powers and duties of the Council for roads of the Commissioner’s choice. The Commissioner does this by way of formal notice to Councils. Importantly, the Commissioner can choose which roles and responsibilities to assume and the physical extent to which they apply. This is described in the Commissioner of Highways’ Operational Instruction 20.1. The Instruction describes the limits of the Commissioner’s responsibility on state roads and can be summarised as follows:

Road Maintenance The Commissioner is responsible for maintenance of the trafficable part of the road between the lips of the kerbs, plus any centre medians. The Council is responsible for the kerbs and the verge/footpath area behind the kerb. If there are indented parking bays, the Council is responsible for the parking bays. For unkerbed roads, the Commissioner’s responsibility extends to the edge of the road shoulder (sometimes called the ‘hinge point’) which is generally just behind the guide posts. The Commissioner is responsible for guard rails and guide posts. The Commissioner is responsible for all regulatory and warning signs related to the road, including any Giveway or Stop signs on intersecting roads. The Commissioner is also responsible for linemarking and traffic signals, except for parking control lines which are the responsibility of the Council. Drainage and structures The Commissioner is responsible for drainage pits that collect water from the road surface (even though the Commissioner is not responsible for the kerbs) and for the pipes that carry the water from the pits to the main stormwater trunk line (or natural water course). The Council is responsible for any main stormwater trunk lines running under the road. The Council is also responsible for any water courses outside of the Commissioner’s extent of responsibility. The Commissioner is responsible for bridges and culverts and any footpaths that are a part of the bridge structure. Vegetation The Commissioner is responsible for managing seasonal growth for the purposes of ensuring clear travel for vehicles and the maintenance of sight lines. Essentially, the Commissioner will control vegetation that overhangs the kerbing up to a height of 5.0m. On an unkerbed road, the Commissioner will maintain vegetation that overhangs the edge of the seal. The Commissioner will also clear vegetation that grows around signs and traffic control devices. The Council remains responsible for the management of trees and other vegetation in general. Cuttings and embankments The Commissioner is responsible for maintaining any cuttings or embankments (including retaining walls) that exist solely for the purpose of the road. The above information is provided for general guidance only as there are many exceptions and variations to the general rules. Given the complexity, it is recommended that members of the community and Elected Members direct specific enquiries to the Council’s contact centre or appropriate staff, who will be able to provide further advice. The Operational Instruction is publically assessable and can be made available to Elected Members on request. It should be read in full for definitive guidance. In respect to the specific questions asked: 1. The Operational instruction makes no distinction between township and non-township areas. 2. The responsibilities of the Commissioner extend into intersecting roads up to a point in

line with the adjacent property boundaries. 3. Vegetation pruning responsibilities are as described above.



Item: 13.1 Originating Officer: Chris Button Responsible Director: Tim Hancock Subject: Hard Waste Trial 2013 File No: 05.36.6 SMP Goal: Goal 4 - Well managed and maintained community

infrastructure SMP Key Issue: 4.2 - Waste Management

1. SUMMARY

This report has been prepared to provide an overview of the trial hard waste collection service, which ran from 4th of February 2013 to 24th May 2013. The trial that was undertaken by Finding Workable Solutions (FWS) was under- subscribed and therefore has been completed under budget. Options for future hard waste services are discussed with a recommendation to undertake an extended hard waste service in 2013/14.

2. GOVERNANCE � Strategic Management Plan Goal Area 4: Well managed and maintained community infrastructure. Key Issue 4.2 – Waste management. (a) Ensure waste services are managed according to a long term waste

management strategy which is consistent with waste minimisation principles and State Government waste strategies.

(b) Review waste service operations to ensure they are efficient and meet sound environmental, service, and financial objectives.

By conducting the recent hard waste trial Council has been able to ascertain demand for such a service and tailor any future services to meet those demands. The hard waste trial was undertaken with an aim to reuse or recycle as much of the material collected as possible. This trial resulted in approximately 60% of the material being diverted from landfill.

Adelaide Hills Council Meeting 11 June 2013 Hard Waste Trial 2013

� Legislation Since 2009, the Environment Protection Authority’s Waste to Resources Environment Protection Policy, has been in place. This policy introduced landfill bans for certain items and requirements for segregation of waste prior to disposal to landfill. The guidelines produced for the hard waste service clearly stated what items could not be collected as part of this service. � Sustainability Economic Social Environmental Governance

� Budget A budget of $100,000 was set aside for this project. This budget was set as a maximum net cost to Council for the conduct of the service. Figures to date indicate the service has cost approximately $65,000. An allocation of $100,000 has been included in the 2013/14 for hard waste services. � Consultation The service was widely advertised using a number of media outlets, including local newspapers, Council’s website, The Hills Voice, word of mouth was heavily encouraged, posters and brochures were placed throughout the Council area and regular adverts were placed within the community notices and classifieds section of the Courier. .

3. BACKGROUND

At its meeting of 22 November 2011 Council resolved: 1. A limited hard waste collection service be introduced in 2012/13, subject to

confirmation as part of the budget-setting process. 2. The parameters for the limited hard waste collection service include:

a. a cap on net expenditure of $100,000 b. a fee for collection being adopted, and c. that the collection be a scheduled booking style service.

An expression of interest process was undertaken and a 16 week trial on call service was implemented in conjunction with (FWS). Residents were asked to contribute $20 (or $10 for concession card holders) towards the cost of the service. The service included two options, being a collection or a tip pass. The service commenced on the 4th of February 2013 and concluded on 24th May 2013. Originally it was estimated that up to 760 collections and 1000 tip passes could be completed during the trial period.


4. DISCUSSION

Overall the service ran efficiently and effectively. The uptake by residents was slower than expected (table 2) and therefore was not necessarily as cost effective as it could have been. The overall cost per service, including tip passes and collections was approximately $166 per service (table 1). FWS undertook the service in a professional manner and Council received positive feedback from residents. FWS encountered some challenges in providing the service, particularly with the topography of the Adelaide Hills area and narrow roads. In order to manage these issues FWS reduced the number of collections completed in a day to ensure adequate time could be taken. The slow uptake by residents enabled this to occur without impacting the service provided. Some residents placed items out for collection inappropriately and in some instances these were not collected. If this occurred a letter was left stating why the items were not collected. Generally the reasons for non-collection included excessive in size, heavy or hazardous material. Collected material was taken to Heathfield Resource Recovery Centre where it was sorted for either resale or disposal. The following table indicates the estimated budget expense for the service to date; Table 1: Total budget expenditure

Item Total Cost Exc. GST

Total invoiced from FWS $62,964

Total waste disposal $3,700

Total cost of all tip passes issued $4,635

Total income payments for

services

- $5,791

Total income steel - $1,598

Net service cost

(May total is estimated)

$63,910

Information regarding take up of the service by township is contained in Appendix 1. The following table indicates the number of services provided by month; Table 2: Number of services completed

Month

Collections completed

per month Tip passes purchased

per month Total serviced

JANUARY 37 37

FEBRUARY 84 35 119

MARCH 74 12 86

APRIL 65 9 74

MAY 59 10 69

Total 282 103 385


The take up of the hard waste service was fairly even across the Council area. Analysis shows that about one in forty eight properties were served over the whole Council area with the per capita take up in the urban areas and townships was greater in the more rural areas. Areas such as Bridgewater, Stirling, Lobethal, and Kersbrook had the highest rates of take up with where one property in 47 was serviced with Cherryville having one pick up per 14 properties. The latter may be a statistical anomaly due to the small number of properties in that locality. The tables below indicates the types of items that were collected and the amount of waste disposed compared to that recycled or re-sold.

Items recycled

Measured by cubic metre Measured by individual items

Items Plastic Cardboard E-waste Resalable Metal

Washing Mach/dryer Fridges

Small electric Mattress

Quantity 52 14 108 41 95 67 39 2 83

It is difficult to determine the weight of the items, however an estimated conversion has been completed below. The Zero Waste SA target for hard waste is a minimum of 50% diversion. This indicating that the service provided via FWS is a high performing service in terms of recycling. Overall this collection service reduced the amount of waste sent to landfill. A traditional hard waste collection service would involve collecting all materials and disposing of these items to landfill. By sorting and separating these items approximately 60% of materials collected were able to be recycled or re-sold. The conduct of the trial shows that there is still demand for a hard waste service. Funds have been included in the draft 2013/14 budget to allow Council to consider the service level it prefers. Council may want to implement a similar service in additional financial years, however in order to improve the cost effectiveness there may be benefit from adjusting the service to reflect the limited uptake. Conversely there is a case for extending the period that the service is available to see whether more residents take up the service. Given that $100,000 has been included in the draft budget for 2013/14 it is proposed that the hard waste service for the coming financial year operate in the “dry months” of October 2013 to March 2014 using the on call service and fees for service arrangements that were used in the 2012/13 hard waste trial. It is further proposed that review of the 2013/14 hard waste service be undertaken and a report be provided to Council on the outcome of that review in May 2014.

Waste sent to landfill

Waste Furniture disposed as waste

134 m³ 130 individual items

Approximate tonnes

Waste to landfill 50

Items Recycled 75.84

Total collected 125.84 Percentage recycled 60% Percentage to landfill 40%


5. RECOMMENDATION

1) That a hard waste collection service be undertaken in 2013/14 between

1 October 2013 and 31 March 2014, subject to confirmation as part of the budget-setting process.

2) That the parameters for the hard waste collection service include: a. a cap on net expenditure of $100,000; b. a fee for collection being adopted; and c. the collection be a scheduled booking style service

3) That a report outlining a review of the outcome of the 2013/14 hard waste

service be provided to Council in May 2014.

Appendix 1 Hard waste collection and tip pass locations



Item: 13.2 Originating Officer: Chris Button Responsible Director: Tim Hancock Subject: Food Organics Collection Containers File No: 05.36.6 SMP Goal: Goal 4 - Well managed and maintained community

infrastructure SMP Key Issue: Key Issue 4.2 – Waste management

1. SUMMARY

Council currently provides a green organics collection service to households in townships and urban areas. The primary intention of such a service is to divert waste from landfill. This report outlines the introduction of a food scraps collection service via the green bin. The introduction of this service will be subsidised by Zero Waste SA.

2. GOVERNANCE � Strategic Management Plan Goal Area 4: Well managed and maintained community infrastructure Key Issue 4.2 – Waste management (a) Ensure waste services are managed according to a long term waste

management strategy which is consistent with waste minimisation principles and State Government waste strategies

(b) Review waste service operations to ensure they are efficient and meet sound environmental, service, and financial objectives

The introduction of a food scraps collection service will further assist in the ultimate waste management goal of diversion of waste from landfill. � Legislation N/A � Sustainability Economic

Social

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Environmental Governance

� Budget It is estimated that the service will cost approximately $23,800 in total. Zero Waste SA have approved a funding application and are offering 50% funding for this project, bringing Council’s contribution to $11,900. The Council contribution for this project has been included within the 2013/2014 budget for consideration. The program will need to be maintained at Council’s cost for 3 years at a cost of up to $23,800 for each of years two and three. � Consultation Not Applicable

3. BACKGROUND Zero Waste has offered funding to assist with the provision of a food scraps collection program via the green bin. AHC submitted an application to make 1,500 ventilated baskets and compostable bags available for residents to collect from the Council office. The application is based on AHC providing a maximum of 1,500 containers and bags annually for three years. In the initial year ZWSA will provide funding of $11,900 and the total cost is estimated to be in the order of $23,800. In subsequent years AHC will need to maintain the provision of up to 1,500 containers and bags along with education which, depending on demand, could cost up to $23,800 annually. At this stage it is envisioned that residents who have already collected a container will need to purchase their own supply of additional compostable bags above and beyond the provision of the starter pack. Council’s Waste Management Strategy 2011 – 2015 states that a food organics service will be investigated and will be assessed based on the financial position of Council at the time, the funding available via Zero Waste SA and the expected benefits of such a service within the Adelaide Hills District.

4. DISCUSSION When organic material is disposed of to landfill it creates methane gas, a greenhouse gas linked to climate change. In addition, disposal of food to landfill represents the loss of a potentially valuable resource. When food organics are blended with kerbside green organic material, it improves the quality and nutrient value of the processed compost. Composts applied to soils improve plant growth, increase plant vigour, improve soil conditions and reduce soil moisture loss. When applied in horticulture or viticulture enterprises, research suggests that the application of compost contributes to food production and food security.


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The Adelaide Hills Council supplies green organics bins to its township and urban residents, which are collected fortnightly. Currently only garden and food organics are collected within the green organics bin, however we do not have a formalised food scraps collection program and do not provide kitchen bins and compostable bags. An additional benefit of a kerbside food waste collection service is that all food scraps can be placed in the green bin, including meats etc. that are not always appropriate to compost at home. Therefore residents using a home compost system can still use this service for those scraps that are not currently composted. The next step in providing a kerbside waste service that diverts as much waste as possible from landfill is to introduce a food waste collection program. Best Practice System Research suggests that the provision of a ventilated kitchen container lined with corn starch compostable bags is the most successful system. By far the largest component of the cost of co-collection is the provision of corn starch (compostable) bags used for collecting food waste in the household kitchen. These are estimated to cost about $10 per household per annum. Zero Waste SA advises that it is possible to introduce co-collection without provision of compostable bags but not recommended as such a system is likely to have less householder acceptance and consequently participation and diversion rates are likely to be considerably less. It is also likely to lead to some householders using plastic bags to dispose of food waste and therefore lead to significant problems with contamination of collected and processed material. Proposed Service It is proposed that the Adelaide Hills Council make available a limited number of receptacles and bags, along with education, via an opt-in program. The aim of this service is to enable interested residents an option to participate. An initial starter pack will be provided and in additional years it is anticipated that residents will purchase the compostable bags themselves. A full system, with delivery to all households with a green bin, would cost in the order of $190,000 for the roll out in the first year alone. Therefore at this stage a limited opt in system has been proposed for the Adelaide Hills Council. It is expected that the following education material would be developed with the introduction of the food scraps composting program; - Brochures - Regular articles in newsletters - Information provided on Council’s website


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4A OPTIONS

Council has the option to take part in this program and take advantage of funding being made available via ZWSA, which will involve additional expenditure of up to an estimated $23,800 in future years and will assist with reducing waste to landfill. Alternatively Council could opt not to take part in this program.

5. RECOMMENDATION 1. That Council resolves to introduce an opt-in food organics collection

program in the 2013/2014 financial year, by providing up to 1,500 containers and compostable bags for residents to collect from Council service centres.

2. That Council considers a contribution of $11,900 for the 2013/14 budget 3. That Council considers maintaining this system for at least 3 years.

6. APPENDIX Nil



Item: 13.3 Originating Officer: Tim Hancock Responsible Director: Tim Hancock Subject: Community Land Status – Stirling Community Shop

and The Hut Book Shed, Apex Park Stirling File No: P/5960, 16.51.1 SMP Goal: 4: Well Managed and Maintained Community

Infrastructure 5: Open Effective & Efficient Governance SMP Key Issue: 4.5: Managing Community Facilities 5.6: Management & Administration

1. SUMMARY

Section 200 of the Local Government Act 1999 prohibits the operation of profit making businesses on Council land where little or no rent is paid and the premises are used for business purposes, unless Council specifically makes provision for this activity to occur. Council is proposing to modify the Community Land Register to specifically sanction the use of the following premises for that purpose by excising them from the Schedule for Management Plan 3 Community Use and creating separate management plans for each premise: 1. The Stirling Community Shop; and 2. The Hut Bookshed in Apex Park, Stirling

2. GOVERNANCE � Strategic Management Plan SMP Goal 4 Well Managed and Maintained Community Infrastructure SMP Goal 5 Open Effective & Efficient Governance � Legislation Section 193 of the Local Government Act deals with Community land status Section 200 of the Local Government Act specifically deals with use of community land for business purposes. � Sustainability

Economic

Social

Environmental

Governance

Adelaide Hills Council Meeting 11 June 2013 Community Land Status – Stirling Community Shop and The Hut Book Shed, Apex Park, Stirling

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� Budget The proposed actions will require no cost to Council and therefore no budget implications. � Consultation The lessees of the sites have been contacted and the proposed change explained, with an emphasis placed on there being no change to current operations and that the proposed action is required in order to comply with legislation. Both lessees are in agreement of the proposed changes.

3. BACKGROUND 1. The Stirling Community Shop, and before it the RDNS Community Shop, has

been located in Steam Roller Park in Stirling on Council owned land for more than 50 years and provides an invaluable service to the Hills community.

2. The Hut Bookshed, has been located in Apex Park for 4 years on Council

owned land and provides a good revenue source for their community activities. The land for both premises was classified as Community Land – Category 3 Community Use, when the Community land provisions were inserted in the Local Government Act in 1999. Section 200 of the Local Government Act states as follows:

200—Use of community land for business purposes (1) A person must not use community land for a business purpose unless the use is approved by the council. (2) The council cannot approve the use of community land for a business purpose contrary to the provisions of a management plan. (3) The council's approval may be given on conditions the council considers appropriate.

(4) A person must not - (a) use community land for a business purpose in contravention of subsection (1); or

(b) contravene a condition of an approval for the use of community land for a business purpose. Maximum penalty: $5 000.

The management plan for “Category 3 – Community Use” lands does not specifically refer to the activities undertaken at the Community Shop and the Hut Book Shed. To overcome this deficiency and apparent conflict of current use with Section 200 of the Act, it is recommended that both premises are excised from the Schedule for Management Plan 3 Community Use and separate management plans for each premise are created, specifically allowing buildings on the sites to be operated as retail outlets directing the proceeds of sales to community charities either locally or elsewhere, as advised to Council. The legislation specifically excludes use for business purposes to prevent councils operating enterprises that compete with the private sector and do not have the overheads of similar businesses in the private sector such as council rates, land tax commercial rents and the like.


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We have become aware of incidents like this where retail outlets may utilise a community hall to sell goods on a weekend when they have premises leased in a retail environment at much higher rentals than are charged in a council property or hall.

4. DISCUSSION 1. Council is supportive of the work of the Stirling Community Shop and the

positive impact of the efforts of volunteers to raise funds through recycling goods and applying the proceeds of these sales to local and State wide community charities or causes.

2. Council is supportive of the work of The Hut and the positive impact of the

efforts of volunteers to raise funds through recycling books and applying the proceeds of these sales to local and community charities or causes.

A strict interpretation of the operation of offering goods for sale for a reward is that the operation “is a business” irrespective of where or how the proceeds are distributed. The situation can be overcome by adopting a revised management plan for “Category 3 – Community Use”. Appendix 1 contains the revised plan with alterations highlighted which incorporate provisions for the site to continue to be operated as a retail outlet (once approved by Council), selling goods for a profit and directing the profits to local or other charities. The reason to extend the pool of charities outside of the term local is that from time to time the group operating the shop will consider charities further afield than local charities such as Bushfire relief in Victoria, Flood relief in Queensland, Cancer Council etc. A revised version of the management plan that reflects an ability to sell goods from the sites for profit is attached. This provision captures activities on Council land where the main activity is the sale of goods and or services for profit and will not “catch” the occasional car boot sale or sausage sizzle or canteen sales of a sporting club or hall committee that may partake in these activities as an incidental activity to their prime role as a sporting club or hall committee.

4A OPTIONS The current management plan can either be altered as is proposed, or an alternate solution is to create a new category for the business use that specifically caters for the business operations proposed. If the recommendations as set out herein are accepted, no further action will be required other than publishing the plan to Council’s web site and making it available with the Community Land Register in the various offices of Council.


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5. RECOMMENDATION That 1. the premises described as (a) the Stirling Community Shop, and (b) The

Hut Bookshed in Apex Park, Stirling be excised from the Schedule for Management Plan 3 Community Use, and

2. separate management plans be adopted for (a) the Stirling Community

Shop, and (b) The Hut Bookshed in Apex Park, Stirling.

6. APPENDICES 1. Relevant section of the revised Management Plan Category 3a – Community

Use – Community Shop 2. Relevant section of the revised Management Plan Category 3a – Community

Use – Apex Park, RSL, Bookshed 3. Relevant section of the revised Management Plan Category 3

Appendix 1 Relevant Revised sections of the

Community Land Register- Management Plan Category 3a Community Use – Community Shop

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MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR COMMUNITY LAND

CATEGORY 3 COMMUNITY USE

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

NAME: Community Shop ADDRESS: Stirling, 4 Mount Barker Road LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Pt5841/790 ASSESSMENT NUMBERS: 3301867007 / 11487

OWNERSHIP DETAILS PROPRIETORS: AHC ENDORSEMENTS: Nil TRUSTS etc.: Nil PURPOSE OF LAND Community Use

For mixed use including portion as Conservation or passive recreation as well as community use for water uses, scouts, guides kindergartens and other community use.

REASON WHY MANAGEMENT PLAN REQUIRED

Act of Parliament or Trust Nil Lease/Licence Yes – Lease to Stirling Community Shop Inc – 3 yrs

from 5.12.2008 Land specifically modified for public use Yes

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NAME: Community Shop

OBJECTIVES FOR MANAGEMENT OF LAND • Ensure consistency with the objectives set out in the AHC Strategic Plan and

Zoning provisions and any other council or government policies including the Hills Face Zone and Watershed Primary production zones where applicable.

• Maintain the Land for mixed uses including conservation, passive recreation and community uses.

• Meet the objectives of any Environmental Management plan prepared for the property.

• Allow compatible community uses of the land and grant leases of up to 21 years where appropriate.

• Where appropriate, grant or accept easements or rights of way over the land.

• Recognise and preserve any issues associated with prior aboriginal occupation.

• Where specifically approved by Council in a lease or licence the tenant may sell goods for profit with the proceeds to be distributed to the community.

POLICIES AND PROPOSALS FOR MANAGEMENT OF THE LAND

• Allow suitable community uses including the built form compatible with the Policies of Council.

• Maintain the rural landscape character including the existing mix of open space, grassland and native vegetation.

• Protect and enhance areas of native vegetation and eradicate weed infestations.

• Foster and develop proactive participation by the local community.

• Ensure that there is adequate bushfire prevention control.



• Seek to not compete with other Commercial operators within 1km of the tenancy.

PERFORMANCE TARGETS

• Prepare a comprehensive Environmental Management Plan which sets out the methods of preserving and enhancing the Natural Characteristics of the land consistent with Council Policies and funding as approved by Council from time to time.

• Ensure that any buildings are sensitive to the Zoning and Character of the area.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Meet the targets developed by the Environmental management Plan.

• Meet any legislative requirements.

• Review the effectiveness of the plan on a five year basis.

• Manage any community buildings to a high level of maintenance.

• Where the property is used as a commercial enterprise to raise funds, the extent of funds raised and disbursement is to be reported to Council annually.

DATE: 28 May 2013


Community Land Register- Management Plan Category 3a Community Use – Apex Park Bookshed

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NAME: Apex Park, RSL & Bookshed ADDRESS: 5C Merrion Terrace LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Pt 5505/217 ASSESSMENT NUMBERS: pt 3303958105 / 11981

OWNERSHIP DETAILS PROPRIETORS: AHC ENDORSEMENTS: Nil TRUSTS etc.: Nil PURPOSE OF LAND Community Use



Act of Parliament or Trust Nil Lease/Licence Yes, 1. Lease to RSL–Aust Stirling 21yrs + 21yrs from 1.7.1991, 2.

Lease to the Hut Community Centre Inc – 10yrs + 10 yrs from 1.9.2009

Land specifically modified for public use Yes

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NAME: Community Shop








• Where specifically approved by Council in a lease or licence the tenant may sell goods for profit with the proceeds to be distributed to the community.









• Seek to not compete with other Commercial operators within 1km of the tenancy.

PERFORMANCE TARGETS








• Where the property is used as a commercial enterprise to raise funds, the extent of funds raised and disbursement is to be reported to Council annually.

DATE: 28 May 2013

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NAME: See Item 1 of Schedule ADDRESS: See Item 2 of Schedule LEGAL DESCRIPTION: See Item 3 of Schedule ASSESSMENT NUMBERS: See Item 4 of Schedule

OWNERSHIP DETAILS PROPRIETORS: See Item 5 of Schedule ENDORSEMENTS: See Item 6 of Schedule TRUSTS etc.: See Item 7 of Schedule PURPOSE OF LAND Community Use



Act of Parliament or Trust See Item 7 of Schedule Lease/Licence See Item 8 of Schedule Land specifically modified for public use See Item 9 of Schedule

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NAME: See Item 1 of Schedule














• Recognise and preserve any issues associated with prior aboriginal occupation. • Foster and develop proactive participation by the local community.

PERFORMANCE TARGETS








DATE: 28 May 2013


Community Land Register- Management Plan Category 3

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Schedule for Management Plan 3 Community Use

Item 1

Item 2

Item 3

Item 4

Item 5

Item 6

Item 7

Item 8

Item 9

Name

Address

Certificate Of Title Volume/

Folio

Assessment

Nos. VG / Council

Registered

Owners

Endorsements

Trust

Lease/Licence

Land Modified for Public

Use?

Tennis Courts & Clubroom

Aldgate, Kemp Road

Pt

CR5753/714

pt 3302257008

/ pt 12823

The Crown

Yes – Care &

Control to AHC – Recreation Purposes

14.12.1961

Nil

Yes – Licence to Aldgate Sports & Recreation Club

Inc – 11yrs + 5yrs (x2) from

30.11.2007

Yes

Kemp Reserve Aldgate, 180 Mt Barker Road

Pt

CR5753/714

pt 3302257008

/ pt 12823

The Crown

Yes – Care &

Control to AHC – Recreation Purposes

14.12.1961

Nil

Nil

Nil

Public Toilets Aldgate, 209 Mt Barker Road

5540/849

3304545118 /

8765

AHC

Nil

Nil

Nil

Yes

Reserve Aldgate, 1 Reserve Terrace

CR5753/718

3304206001 /

8703

The Crown

Yes-Care & Control to AHC – Council

Purposes 12.9.1968

Nil

Yes – Licence To Meals On Wheels 21 + 10 Yrs from

30.11.1990

Yes

39

Grasby Park Reserve

Balhannah, Pye Road

5185/534

5676286005 /

6589

AHC

Nil

Nil

Yes – Lease to Scouts Assoc. –

21yrs from 31.12.9

Yes

Water Reserve Balhannah, Swamp Road

CR5753/743

5676258258 /

6577

The Crown

Yes – Care &

Control to AHC – Water Purposes

25.12.1879

Nil

Nil

Yes

Bradwood Park Oval / Tennis Courts

Bradbury, Bradbury Road

5960/38

3306272002 /

10111

AHC

Yes – 9295061

Heritage Agreement pursuant to

Heritage Act, 1991

Nil

Yes – Licence to Stirling District Soccer Club 10yrs + 10yrs

1.3.1997

Yes

Evelyn Halliday Reserve & House

Crafers, 22 Wright Road

5324/737

330524400* /

9632

AHC

Yes – Trust for

Recreation Reserve – 18.12.1991

Nil

House on reserve

only rented annually as

residential lease to Council employee

Yes

Kindergarten Gumeracha, 34 Albert Street

5842/972

4710328009 /

15509

AHC

Nil

Nil

Yes – Lease to

Minister for Early Childhood

Development – 21yrs from 1.7.2000

Yes

Bushland Park Reserve, (see annexure for further details)

Lobethal, Lobethal – Gumeracha Road

5531/122 RP 367/P

5670835202 /

18227

AHC

Nil

Nil

Nil

Yes

40

Bushland Park Reserve (see annexure for further details)

Lobethal, Lobethal – Gumeracha Road

5882/668

5670835202 /

18227

AHC

Nil

Nil

Nil

Yes

Coach House Mt Torrens 17 Townsend Street

Pt 5318/542

pt 4711090004

/ pt 15120

AHC

Nil

Nil

Nil

Yes

Mylor Parklands

Mylor, 3 South Street

Pt

CR5752/184

pt 3306332706

/ pt 10986

The Crown

Yes - Care &

Control to AHC. – Parkland Purposes.

9.8.1990

Nil

Yes - Lease To

Minister for Education 21yrs

+ 21yrs 11.6.1997

Yes

Mylor Parklands

Mylor, 3 South Street

Pt

CR5752/184

pt 3306332706

/ pt 10986

The Crown

Yes - Care &

Control to AHC. – Parkland Purposes.

9.8.1990

Nil

Nil

Yes

Apex Park Stirling, 5B Merrion Terrace

Pt 5505/217

pt 3303958105

/ 11983

AHC

Nil

Nil

Nil

Yes

Apex Park, RSL & Bookshed

Stirling, 5C Merrion Terrace

Pt 5505/217

pt 3303958105

/ 11981

AHC

Nil

Nil

Yes

1. Lease to RSL–Aust Stirling

21yrs + 21yrs from 1.7.1991 2. Lease to the Hut Community

Centre Inc – 10yrs + 10 yrs from 1.9.2009

Yes

Apex Park Stirling, 5D Merrion Terrace

Pt 5505/217

pt 3303958105

/ 11985

AHC

Nil

Nil

Nil

Yes

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Road Reserve Stirling, Lot A Merrion Terrace

R7281/A

330396410* /

11972

AHC

Nil

Nil

Nil

No

Reserve Stirling, 99 Milan Terrace

CR5753/722

3302148004 /

12628

The Crown

Yes - Care &

Control to AHC – Community

Purpose 10.8.1978

Nil

Yes – Lease to Mt Lofty Scouts

Assoc 21Yrs from 1.1.2005

Yes

Playground, Public Toilets

Stirling, 4 Mt Barker Road

Pt5841/790

3301774003 /

11489

AHC

Nil

Nil

Nil

Yes

Community Shop

Stirling, 4 Mt Barker Road

Pt5841/790

3301867007 /

11487

AHC

Nil

Nil

Yes – Lease to

Stirling Community Shop Inc – 3 yrs from

5.12.2008

Yes

Reserve & old Stirling East Primary School Building / Sheds

Stirling, 100 Old Mt Barker Road

CR5753/720

330414500* /

11596

The Crown

Yes - Care

&Control to AHC – for unspecified

Local Govt Purposes 24.3.1977

Nil

Yes – Licence to Girl Guides Inc

3yrs from 1.1.2003

Yes

Kindergarten Stirling, 25 Pine Street

CR5753/722

3302147781 /

12629

The Crown

Yes - Care &

Control to AHC – Community Purposes 10.8.1978

Nil

Yes – Lease To

Stirling Community Child Care Centre Inc

18yrs from 1.12.1999

Yes

Woorabinda Reserve / 2 Buildings / Toilet Block

Stirling, 1 Woorabinda Drive

5292/381

330202030* /

11403

AHC

Nil

Nil

Yes 1 Bldg –

Leased to Conservation

Yes

ADELAIDE HILLS COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, June 11, 2013

AGENDA BUSINESS ITEM Item: 13.4 Originating Officer: Renae Eden, Natural Resource Officer Responsible Director: Tim Hancock, Director of Engineering Subject: Bush for Life Funding and Partnership Agreement File No: 05.85.13 SMP Goal: Goal 2: Sustainable Natural, Built & Agrarian Environments SMP Key Issue: 2.1 Natural Environment, 2.5 Scenic Beauty,

2.8 Green Education

1. SUMMARY

This report seeks the Council’s approval to enter into a new 3 year Partnership and Funding Agreement with Trees for Life, for the Bush For Life Program. The current Bush for Life Service Agreement concludes on 30 June 2013. The program has been conducted on council sites with $30,000 of funding from the Council annually since its commencement. It is proposed to continue the partnership after review of the existing Service Agreement and the development of a new proposed Partnership and Funding Agreement (the Agreement) for the next 3 years (refer proposal in Appendix 1), with an amount of $35,000 of council funding in the first year and adjusted for inflation in the subsequent 2 years. The proposed Partnership and Funding Agreement outlines the goals, operation and benefits of the Bush for Life program as applicable to the Council, the community and the biodiversity of the region.

2. GOVERNANCE � Strategic Management Plan / Council Policy Goal 2: Sustainable Natural, Built & Agrarian Environments Key Issue 2.1 Natural Environment- Council practises and promotes environmental stewardship and is recognised for protecting and rehabilitating the natural environment Strategy: Develop and implement community education programs targeting the District’s environmental issues Key Issue 2.5 Scenic Beauty Strategies: The Council area is recognised for its rural landscape, scenic beauty and natural character; As far as possible, aim to protect and enhance native vegetation to a sustainable level, with no overall net loss.

Key Issue 2.8 Green Education Strategies: Council will promote and support environmental education programs within the area; Provide information and interpretive environmental material about Community landcare and bushcare programs. c) Pursue partnerships and networks to support environmental education of our community Goal 1: A Healthy, Safe, Engaged and Connected Community Key Issue 1.1 Sense of Belonging Strategy Across the communities people will feel welcomed and able to contribute; Facilitate collaborative efforts with and among community groups Key Issue 1.3 Community Participation Partnership & Support Strategy Volunteer effort is recognised and supported and community support programs and activities are in place to give opportunities for people to socialise, network and connect with each other. Actively encourage and support volunteering � Legislation Natural Resources Management Act 2004 (NRM Act) – control of declared pest plants � Sustainability Economic

Social Environmental

Governance � Budget To date, the Council has budgeted for $30,000 each year for the concluding Service Agreement. The new proposed contribution is $35,000 in the first year, adjusted for inflation over the duration of the Agreement. Indicative annual contributions are:

• 2013-14 $ 35,000 (GST exclusive) • 2014-15 $ 36,050 (GST exclusive) • 2015-16 $ 37,131 (GST exclusive)

Although the Bush for Life Program operates on public and private land, the Council’s contribution supports only the activities carried out on land under the Council’s care and control. � Consultation A Bush for Life presentation was given to the Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee on April 3 2013 to present the achievements of the existing Bush for Life and Council partnership and then David Waters and Renae Eden provided the concept of the new draft agreement.

3. BACKGROUND The Bush for Life program is coordinated by the non-government organisation Trees for Life. The program trains and coordinates community volunteers who then work on bush regeneration projects in areas of remnant vegetation across the district. This partnership was formalised in a Service Agreement between Trees for Life and the Council in 2010.

Projects are undertaken on both public and private land working collaboratively with the landholder. There are currently 27 project sites at Council reserves with around 2,000 hours of on-ground volunteer work undertaken annually, complementing biodiversity works undertaken by Council staff and other conservation volunteers in the district. The Bush For Life program collaborates with a total of 19 councils in addition to corporate and private landholders. The program is presently funded through a combination of State and Federal Government grants, contributions from Trees For Life members and supporters. In recent years, funding has also been sought from local government and other partner organisations.

4. DISCUSSION Bush For Life is a volunteer focussed program which facilitates community members to take an active role in improving on-ground biodiversity in areas of remnant vegetation. It places high value on volunteer education and skills development, delivery of on-ground technical advice and WHS supervision, long-term involvement of volunteers and involvement on nominated bushland sites. Key techniques include use of minimal disturbance bush regeneration on native vegetation sites of high conservation value, which assists in conserving and improving biodiversity and the control of declared weeds and other pest plants. Selection of Bush For Life sites depends upon a number of criteria including: • site quality (remnant native vegetation) • biodiversity value • suitability for volunteer works (safety, workload, etc) • competing uses and tenure • suitability of applying minimal disturbance bush regeneration methods (weed

control) • likelihood of site volunteer support • funding availability Potential project sites are assessed jointly between Council and Trees For Life, thus ensuring the Council has influence over which sites are managed with the Council’s support. The Bush For Life program depends on continued operational and financial support from a range of partner organisations, including federal, state and local government. The amount of funding sought from Council depends on grants and funding provided directly from Tree for Life. Depending upon the level of financial investment that any council is able to make toward their program, additional funding may need to be sought to confirm the projects and program. The Bush for Life program enhances the natural assets (bushland) throughout the district and delivers on some of the Council’s key objectives as outlined earlier. Additionally, the on-ground volunteer work assists the Council’s own weed maintenance programs - in particular, the removal of plants declared under the Natural Resources Management Act 2004. Weed removal through best practice minimal disturbance techniques assists in preventing weedy plant invasion on sites with high quality native vegetation. In addition, the removal of exotic grass and woody weed species within bushland areas can also reduce bushfire fuel loads.

The Bush for Life program is considered an integral part of the Council’s commitment to improving environmental and biodiversity values of bushland across the Council district. It is estimated that the cost of the work performed by the Bush for Life Program, if done through commercial arrangements, would be in the order of $250,000 per year. Thus, the $35,000 proposed annual contribution represents a high value investment for the Council. An important element of the Bush for Life program is delivery of ‘green’ education, with several workshops conducted within the Adelaide Hills area. Environmental training programs are available to new volunteers and private landholders who wish to learn and develop bush management strategies and techniques.

The revised Partnership and Funding Agreement has been developed collaboratively by Council staff and Trees for Life staff. It reflects the common goals of each partner organisation and the way in which each partner contributes to their achievement. In order to secure the ongoing Delivery of the Bush for Life Program and ensure the Council receives the benefits of the partnership, it is recommended that the Council enter into the new 3 year agreement.

4A OPTIONS

The Council must resolve whether or not to enter into a new agreement with Trees for Life for the continuance of the Bush for Life Program. Should the Council resolve to do so, it will continue to build on the existing partnership and biodiversity and community involvement gains delivered under this Agreement. Should the Council not enter into a new agreement, the Program is unlikely to be viable and there is a risk of degradation of remnant vegetation of high conservation and habitat value. A large number of community volunteers would be disengaged from the Bush for Life sites. Undertaking these activities without Bush for Life volunteers would come at a high cost to the Council (i.e. the community) as previously outlined.

5. RECOMMENDATION That 1. Council enters into the Bush for Life Funding and Partnership

Agreement and authorises the Chief Executive Officer to sign the Funding and Partnership Agreement on behalf of the Council.

2. Council notes that a provision of $35,000 has been included in the

2013/14 Draft Budget and agree in principle to subsequent budget allocations of $36,050 and $37,131 in 2014/15 and 2015/16 respectively as outlined in the proposed Funding and Partnership Agreement.

6. APPENDICES (1) Proposed 2013-2016 Bush For Life Funding Agreement.doc (2) Proposed Schedule 1 BFL Operational Model.doc

Appendix 1 2013-2016 Bush for Life Partnership & Funding

Agreement Proposal

PARTNERSHIP AND FUNDING AGREEMENT

1 July 2013 – 30 June 2016 THIS AGREEMENT is made on the day of 2013. BETWEEN

Adelaide Hills Council PO Box 44

Woodside SA 5244 ABN: 23 955 071 393

AND

Trees For Life 5 May Tce

BROOKLYN PARK SA 5032

ABN: 20 439 529 056

1. Objectives of the organisation seeking funding

Trees For Life’s objective is to promote and assist the revegetation of South Australia and the protection of its remnant vegetation.

2. Purpose of the funding/agreed outcomes

� Funding is provided to contribute to the ongoing operational costs for Trees For

Life’s Bush For Life program for sites and activities on land under the care and control of the Adelaide Hills Council.

� The Bush For Life program recruits, trains and supports volunteers to undertake minimal disturbance bush regeneration activities on nominated Bush For Life sites. It does this through training workshops, encouraging volunteers to “adopt” sites, supervised on-ground activities and ongoing site support for volunteers and their Occupational Health Safety and Welfare (OHS&W) needs. Through its network of Regional Coordinators the program provides a liaison point between council and volunteers. Details of the Bush For Life program’s operational model are given in Schedule 1.

The Bush For Life program will provide the following services to the Council:

� Access to residents to regular Trees For Life “Introductory Bush Regeneration Workshops”.

� Support to volunteers who have completed the introductory workshop to adopt established Bush For Life sites, including:

o Provision of basic safety and bush regeneration equipment

o Site introductions including OHS&W induction.

o Insurance

o Site biodiversity information which may include indigenous species lists, weed lists, weed action calendars, action plans and site maps.

o Ongoing technical guidance and training on priority bush regeneration issues, locations and techniques.

o Liaison with council and other relevant authorities on site issues that impact on volunteer activities or biodiversity values (For example illegal activity, dumping or fencing issues).

� Conduct supervised on-ground group activities for local volunteers on established Bush For Life sites.

� Coordinating volunteers in delivering actions that meet obejectives of agreed Site Action Plan developed by AHC & BFL

� Regular reporting of on-ground achievements, volunteer activity and in-kind contributions.

� An annual summary presentation to council to provide a general overview of the achievements of the partnerhship

Maintain a positive public image of the partnership and the programThe Bush For Life program’s role is to engage and support volunteers in bush regeneration, it does not take full responsibility for all management actions required on sites, this remains the responsibility of the site owner.

Details of existing Bush For Life sites on council land are given in Schedule 2.

3. Amount of funding Funding provided under this agreement represents only partial funding of the operational costs of the Bush For Life program in the council district. This agreement does not preclude Trees For Life from seeking additional funding partners for its operations. Subject to council approval during annual budget allocation, total funding to be provided by Council based on ongoing support of 27 Bush For Life sites in the council area from July 2013 to June 2016.

• 2013-14 $ 35,000 (GST exclusive) • 2014-15 $ 36,050 (GST exclusive) • 2015-16 $ 37,131 (GST exclusive)

Partnership funding contributions will be invoiced by TFL in full at the start of each financial year in July. This funding does not cover other in-kind contributions and leveraging of resources that may be funded by other sources, including:

• Bush Action Teams (BATs) • Services by other TFL programs • On-ground works by TFL professional staff (ie Fee For Service activities).

4. Agreed reporting and communication

� Prior to the beginning of each financial year representatives of Trees For Life and

council will undertake a review of the district program and agree on the location and extent of Bush For Life sites on council land that will be supported during the agreement period, with any changes to be mutually agreed.

� A specific Site Action Plan for each site to which both parties will work to will be developed by the AHC NRO with advice and support from the BFL Regional

Coordinator.Site Activity Reports by Trees For Life Regional Coordinators will be supplied to Council as a record of volunteer activity, technical advice, OHS&W and other issues that have been identified on sites, these are supplied in batches quarterly.

� Data on volunteer in-kind contributions to on-ground works will be provided to council each year.

� Changes to the agreed level of service (eg additional sites or activities) and funding will be mutually agreed by both partners.

� Negotiations for renewal of this agreement will begin in 2015 with the aim to be finalized by the end of 2015.

5. Funding conditions - Use of funds

• Funding is to be used for sites located in the council’s under council’s care and control. (nb training workshops are provided regionally and are not always within council boundaries).

• Funds are to be used only for the agreed purpose for which they were allocated.

• Any changes to the program or the use of funds is to be negotiated with council staff.

6. Indemnity

• Recipients of funding will indemnify and keep indemnified the council, its employees and agents and each of them from and against all actions, costs, claims, charges and expenses whatsoever which may be brought or made to claim against them or any of them out of or in relation to the project/program.

7. Representatives

The representatives listed below shall be the first point of contact for ongoing conduct of the partnership for the duration of the agreement. Council’s Representative Name Renae Eden Title Natural Resources Officer Telephone number: 08 8408 0451 Email: [email protected]

Trees For Life’s Representative Name Dr Mark Ellis Title Manager Bush For Life Telephone number: 08 8406 0500 Facsimile: 08 8406 0599 Email: [email protected]

8. Acceptance of funding conditions Name: .................................................................................................................. Position/title in organisation: ................................................................................ Contact details Address: .............................................................................................................. Tel/Fax: ............................................................................................................... Email: .................................................................................................................. On behalf of the above organisation I accept the Funding Conditions as agreed with Council. Signature: ............................................................................................................ Date: .................................................................................................................... And signed by and on behalf of Adelaide Hills Council Name: .................................................................................................................. . Position/Title: ....................................................................................................... Signature: ............................................................................................................ Date: ....................................................................................................................

Appendix 2 Schedule 1 Bush for Life Operational Model –

Adelaide Hills Council

Schedule 1: The Bush For Life Operational Model

- Local Government sites

Contents 1. Overview ............................................................................................................... 2

1.1 Trees For Life ................................................................................................... 2

1.2 Bush For Life program ...................................................................................... 2

2. Bush For Life Principles ......................................................................................... 2

2.1 Funding ............................................................................................................ 2

2.2 Location and Extent of Bush For Life Sites ....................................................... 3

2.3 Ongoing partnerships on sites ........................................................................... 3

2.4 Site Liaison ....................................................................................................... 3

3. Delivery Methods ................................................................................................... 3

3.1 Recruitment and training of volunteers. ............................................................. 3

3.2 Bush Regeneration Workshops. ........................................................................ 4

3.3 Regional Coordinators. ..................................................................................... 4

3.4 Introduction of new volunteers to sites. ............................................................. 4

3.5 Coordination of group activities. ....................................................................... 4

3.6 Reporting .......................................................................................................... 5

3.7 Liaison with Project Partners ............................................................................ 5

3.8 Sites with no volunteers .................................................................................... 5

3.9 On-ground works by Regional Coordinators ..................................................... 5

4. Human resource management ................................................................................. 5

5. Other in-kind contributions..................................................................................... 6

5.1 Trees For Life. .................................................................................................. 6

5.2 Local Governments. .......................................................................................... 6

6. Roles and Responsibilities ...................................................................................... 6

1. Overview

1.1 Trees For Life Trees For Life is a not-for-profit community organisation that began in 1981 in response to the pressing concerns of over-clearance of native vegetation and land degradation. Its aims are the revegetation of South Australia and the protection of its remnant vegetation through community involvement. TFL currently has around 10,000 members and over 3,500 active volunteers participating in its programs.

1.2 Bush For Life program The Bush For Life program is one of Trees For Life’s ongoing initiatives and was started in 1994 with the objective of preserving and rehabilitating existing remnant native vegetation. The program compliments other TFL programs which focus on revegetation of cleared land. BFL achieves its aims through engaging, training and supporting community volunteers to undertake bush regeneration on nominated remnant vegetation sites land in partnership with both public and private landholders. The Bush For Life program collaborates with a wide range of local governments, Natural Resource Management Boards and numerous corporate and private landholders across South Australia. The Bush For Life program role is to engage and support volunteers in bush regeneration, it does not take full responsibility for all management actions required on sites, this remains the responsibility of the site owner.

2. Bush For Life Principles Bush For Life is a volunteer centred program, it places high value on:

• Volunteer education and skills development • Delivery of on-ground technical advice to volunteers • Long term involvement of volunteers • Safety of volunteers and staff involved in bush regeneration • Long term involvement on nominated bushland sites • The use of minimal disturbance bush regeneration techniques on high value native

vegetation sites.

2.1 Funding The Bush For Life program depends for its continued operations on funding support from its range of partners. The program is funded through a mix of public investment through partnership contributions from its local government and corporate partners, investment from Natural Resource Management Boards, other state and federal grants and contributions from Trees For Life members and supporters. Depending upon the level of financial support Council partners are able to make to the program additional fund raising may be needed to maintain the program. Trees For Life and Councils will need to collaborate to seek additional funding for the Bush For Life program from external sources to enable volunteer support and on-ground bush regeneration activities. Councils may also give consideration to provision of additional funding for specific Bush For Life activities such as:

• Additional supervised volunteer group activities (Bush Action Teams etc) that increase the amount of volunteer involvement on sites.

• Events, open days and special promotions. • Set up and review of Bush Condition Monitoring (BCM) quadrats

• Additional on-ground works through its professional staff.

2.2 Location and Extent of Bush For Life Sites The existing network of Bush For Life sites on council land has been gradually established since 1994 in collaboration with council’s Natural Resource Management Officers and other staff. Establishment of a new Bush For Life site depends upon a number of criteria, including the sites’:

• quality of remnant native vegetation. • bio-geographic value • suitability for volunteer works (safety, workload etc) • competing uses and tenure • suitability using minimal disturbance bush regeneration methods • likelihood of obtaining volunteers for the site. • funding availability to ensure ongoing support.

A desktop assessment of site priorities has been developed by TFL with each existing site’s value ranked according to a range of criteria similar to those listed above. This tool is used for an annual review of sites to enable discussion as to whether any sites need to be reconsidered or alternative locations found for volunteer involvement that are more strategically placed.

Permanent Bush For Life signs are erected on all BFL sites, that acknowledge the council – TFL partnership.

2.3 Ongoing partnerships on sites Bush regeneration is a long term endeavour, and TFL assists volunteers to develop a long term relationship with sites. To provide stability and volunteer satisfaction The Bush For Life program seeks a long term in-principle commitment from landholders. Where site deletions or site swaps are proposed, volunteer “ownership” of sites must be taken into account and managed accordingly.

2.4 Site Liaison Bush regeneration activities must integrate with Council’s objectives for sites. It is the responsibility of Council to convey any requirements that impact on bush regeneration activities (e.g. fuel management, access, infrastructure, other bush management works etc). Any site works scheduled for the areas covered by Bush For Life sites that impact on native vegetation values, should be conveyed to the Trees For Life Regional Coordinator as soon as practical so they can inform volunteers. Often complementary management actions can be undertaken by council staff or contractors on sites however liaison is the key to maintaining volunteer satisfaction and engagement and prevent overlap or mishaps.

3. Delivery Methods The Bush For Life operational model entails:

3.1 Recruitment and training of volunteers. New volunteers are recruited through TFLs extensive membership, publicity and networking. New participants are invited to attend: - An Introductory Bush Regeneration Workshop. And/or - “Come and Try” on-ground events. Volunteers are given a safety induction and supervised to

undertake a half or full day of bush regeneration in a group setting on a Bush For Life site.

After their initial introduction to Bush For Life activities volunteers may choose to:

- Adopt a Bush For Life site (completion of the Introductory Bush Regeneration Workshop is mandatory)

- Continue to participate in Supervised On-ground Group Activities. - Or both.

3.2 Bush Regeneration Workshops. A number of training workshops are provided by Trees For Life for volunteers in the Bush For Life program.

- The Introductory Bush Regeneration Workshop: These workshops provide training in minimal disturbance bush regeneration strategies, methods and OHS&W for working as a volunteer in the bush. Approximately 20 workshops are held each year in locations across the BFL network.

- Advanced Workshops: For active volunteers who have already completed the Introductory Workshop and wish to gain skills to enhance their volunteer experience. These include:

o Brush-cutter use and maintenance. o Broadleaf herbicide use. o Introduction to Plant Identification. o Introduction to Grass Identification and Management.

Workshops are held across a wide variety of locations through the Bush For Life network and are open to participants from all areas. TFL cannot guarantee the number of workshops in any specific council area as we endeavour to balance geographic factors with volunteer demand.

3.3 Regional Coordinators. Each Bush For Life site is allocated a Regional Coordinator, a professional employed by TFL to nurture volunteers allocated to the site. Regional Coordinators have a portfolio of sites in the local area which may also include sites funded by other partners. Regional Coordinators are responsible for:

• Site inductions • Maintaining site records • Technical advice to volunteers through site support visits. A Site Activity report is written

after each visit and is forwarded to both volunteers and Councils for their records. • Providing OHS&W training on-site and hazard assessment • Reporting volunteer achievements • Liaison with landholders regarding site issues. The Regional Coordinator is the first point

of contact for volunteers throughout the year regarding technical advice, reporting of any site problems (eg notification of illegal activity that will be relayed to council).

• Supplying volunteers with basic bush regeneration tools, PPE and consumables

3.4 Introduction of new volunteers to sites. When a volunteer elects to adopt a Bush For Life site they will receive a one-to-one induction onto the site, this includes:

• An OHS&W induction and site safety audit. • Provision of basic PPE and bush regeneration equipment • Site biodiversity information which may include indigenous species lists, weed lists, weed

action calendars, action plans and site maps. Volunteers who have adopted sites and have been inducted work at their own pace, shedule and timeframe.

3.5 Coordination of group activities. Regional pools of trained volunteers and new recruits are encouraged to participate in a range of on-ground group activities offered through the Bush For Life program. These group activities consist of a number of formats depending on the length, location, group size and transport options. For example:

- Bush Action Teams, groups of up to 12 volunteers with two TFL supervisors. Whole day activities with transport provided to and from our Brooklyn Park premises in our “BAT

Bus”. The BAT program is funded by other and is complementary to the basic operations of the BFL program on council sites.

- mini-Bush Action Teams, small groups of local volunteers supervised by the local Regional Coordinator. Usually half day activities with volunteers providing their own transport to site.

- Bush Management Days. These are activities funded by corporate or other partners to coordinate regular groups of volunteers on the same site. Full day activities with volunteers providing their own transport to site.

The number of supervised group activities will be determined by workloads, site needs, volunteer availability and funding.

3.6 Reporting In return for financial contributions to the program Trees For Life commits to providing

• Annual summary reports of volunteer on-ground activity (hours contributed). This is based on our records of volunteer allocation, end of year surveys of volunteers and records of supervised group activities. Statistics are provided averaged across the BFL sites in a council area.

• At least two Site Activity Reports per site per annum, detailing key on-ground issues, advice given to volunteers and other site issues for attention by relevant partners. Reports will wherever possible convey information to landholders regarding issues of proclaimed weeds, illegal activity, and site hazards.

• Immediate reporting of any urgent isssues and/or safety hazards,

3.7 Liaison with Project Partners Liaison with Council and other stakeholders is provided by our Regional Operation Managers who work closely with the Regional Coordinators. They provide input on issues that require the attention of the Council or input to proposals for site works or strategies that affect bush regeneration activities.

3.8 Sites with no volunteers Sites temporarily without active adopt-a-site volunteers still receive a basic level of on-ground works from the Bush For Life program. Regional Coordinators will endeavour to organise supervised activities that attract trained volunteers from adjacent areas and/or devote a basic amount of time to on-ground works on sites without carers equivalent to their normal volunteer site liaison time. New carers will be sought through our volunteer recruitment process.

3.9 On-ground works by Regional Coordinators While the focus of the program is facilitation of volunteer actions, some on-ground intervention may be needed from time to time from TFL professional staff. This may include strategic on-ground works to address issues that are beyond the capacity or training of volunteers such as slashing or weed control using chemicals other than glyphosate. On-ground works by TFL staff is at the discretion of TFL and is subject to workloads, site needs and funding availability. Sites requiring more maintenance actions than can be achieved by volunteers will be discussed with landholders to ascertain the resources available for additional management.

4. Human resource management The management of Trees For Life staff and volunteers is the responsibility of Trees For Life. Participants in the Bush For Life program, its training events and on-ground activities are encouraged to become Trees For Life members. A number of membership options are available including Financial, Concession, Non-financial and group memberships. TFL staff and members are bound by TFL’s Code of Conduct. TFL provides comprehensive Occupational, Health, Safety and Welfare for its staff and volunteers. Copies of our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Trees For Life Staff and Volunteers may be found on our website www.treesforlife.org.au

Members and other participants in Trees For Life’s activities are covered by TFL insurance:

- General Public Liability Insurance - $20 million. - Associations Liability Insurance - $2 million (aggregate). - Personal Accident Insurance for Volunteers.

5. Other in-kind contributions

5.1 Trees For Life. Trees For Life provide a number of services to existing volunteers, potential volunteers and others in the Council Area. These include:

• Introductory Bush Regeneration workshops for the public. • Access to Advanced Bush Regeneration workshops for existing Bush For Life volunteers. • Supervised Group Activities. Trees For Life regularly coordinates additional volunteer

opportunities o Bush Action Teams o Other group working bees (Mini-BATs etc).

• Bush regeneration training and technical support to private landholders. • Leveraging of funds provided by council and contributions by volunteers by seeking

additional public investment. • Bush Condition Monitoring. • Other Trees For Life programs, including:

o The Tree Scheme: providing low cost local native seedlings to landholders and training and support in native plant propagation to volunteers.

o Trees For Life Works: A fee-for-service team for revegetation, bushcare, seed collection, direct seeding and other services to corporate and private clients.

o TFL Carbon: Options for carbon off-sets and revegetation. o Other TFL initiatives (eg Trees For Towns, Schools Project etc).

• Access to TFL workshops for council staff and other organisations for professional development on a fee-for-service basis.

5.2 Local Governments. • A commitment to the preservation and enhancement of biodiversity values on sites

nominated as Bush For Life sites and the integration of these principles into all council operations on the site.

• A commitment to liaise with Trees For Life on matters affecting volunteers and site conservation values regarding planning and operational matters.

• Backup from Council’s compliance department to follow up any illegal and vegetation damaging activities by others.

• Rubbish removal from Bush For Life sites. • Removal and disposal of bagged or stockpiled weed debris from BFL sites (subject to

prior agreement). • Additional site works to be negotiated on a site-by-site basis according to budget

availability. • Installation of TFL-Bush For Life signs on BFL sites. • Support and actively promote the partnership with Trees For Life and encourage

volunteering in the Bush For Life program in council newsletters, websites and other media.

6. Roles and Responsibilities Adelaide Hills Council staff have responsibility for the following areas:

• Manager, Engineering & Assets • Partnership and funding negotiations • Communication and engagement with Elected Members of the Council

• Natural Resource Officer:

• First point of contact for all site issues • High level site strategy

• Communication of AHC strategic direction • Development of the site Vegetation Action Plan • Communication of AHC site activities prior to their undertaking • Provide agreed financial and administrative support in timely fashion • On-site and off-site liaison with the BFL Regional Coordinator • Follow up on actions as reported by the BFL Regional Coordinator • To deliver professional and skilled support to all BFL activities undertaken on site • Develop (with support from the BFL Regional Coordinator) a consolidated Site

Action Plan, to which both parties will work. These plans will convey any council requirements that impact on bush regeneration activities (e.g. fuel management, access, infrastructure, other bush management works etc).

• Landcare Officer • On-ground support • Organising rubbish & green waste removal

Trees For Life staff have responsibility for the following areas:

• Manager Bush For Life: • First point of contact for partnership and funding negotiations • Reporting

• Bush For Life Regional Operations Manager: • First point of contact to discuss high level site strategy • Stakeholder liaison. • To deliver professional and skilled support to all BFL activities undertaken on site

• Bush For Life Regional Coordinator: • First point of contact for operational issues • Volunteer liaison and OHS&W • Technical support • Contribution to and review of site Vegetation Action Plan • Supervision of on-ground works and group activity coordination. • To deliver professional and skilled support to all BFL activities undertaken on site

ADELAIDE HILLS COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday 11 June, 2013


Item: 13.5 Originating Officer: Mike Flehr, Senior Strategic & Policy Planner Subject: Glen Stuart Road Woodforde (Magill Training Centre)

Development Plan Amendment by the Minister – Council submission

File No: 03.3.11 SMP Goal: Goal 2: Sustainable Natural, Built & Agrarian

Environments

SMP Key Issue: Issue 2.7: Built Environment

1. SUMMARY

The Minister for Planning has released the Glen Stuart Road Woodforde (Magill Training Centre) Development Plan Amendment (DPA) for consultation (see Appendix 2).

The Minister’s intent is that the proposed new policies would ensure that the land is developed in a coordinated manner and that;

• a range of low to medium density housing options can be developed

• significant areas of open space will be provided and function as informal recreation areas as well as part of the overall stormwater management of the site

• a significant amount of existing vegetation is retained

• traffic and stormwater will be managed appropriately

Council has been working with officers of DPTI, Renewal SA and the City of Campbelltown for some time on this project, to ensure that all concerns are met, and that the site is developed in manner that meets Council’s intentions and provides an excellent residential environment for Council’s future residents. From a residential development point of view, this is a very significant development site for both AHC and the metropolitan area as this will be the single biggest residential development opportunity since St Marks Estate in Woodside, and is one of the largest residential development sites within the metropolitan area since Woodville/St Claire and Lightsview in Northgate.

In general, Council’s concerns have been addressed, however, the policy content of the DPA provides little guidance for the low density residential development most suitable for the steeper eastern areas of the site which abut the Woodforde residential area. This matter is addressed in Council’s draft submission (See Appendix 3).

Adelaide Hills Council Meeting – 11 June, 2013 Glen Stuart Rd Woodforde (Magill Training Centre) Development Plan Amendment by the Minister – Council submission

2. GOVERNANCE

� Strategic Management Plan

Goal 2: Sustainable Natural, Built & Agrarian Environments - Issue 2.7: Built Environment

� Legislation

Development Act, 1993

� Sustainability

Economic

Social

Environmental

Governance

� Budget

Not applicable

� Consultation

Not applicable

3. BACKGROUND

3.1 The Subject Land:

The subject land is located on Glen Stuart Road, Woodforde. The former Magill Training Centre site comprises 19 hectares, and was most recently used as a detention facility for children and young people who have been placed into criminal custody. The facility was opened in 1967 as the McNally Training Centre, before being renamed the South Australian Youth Training Centre in 1979 and then the Magill Training Centre in 1993.

In 2009, the State Government announced that the Magill Training Centre would be closed and its operations transferred to a new facility located at Cavan. The construction of this new facility, will be partially funded by the sale of the existing Magill Training Centre site for residential development.


Diagram 1 – Aerial view of the Training facility.

The subject land is currently zoned Residential 1D, which the Minister asserts does not support the strategic directions contained within the 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide. More specifically, the existing zoning does not encourage housing diversity nor does it promote the provision of affordable housing. The Minister has indicated that “given the inner metropolitan location of the subject land and its proximity to existing physical and social infrastructure, a significant opportunity exists to provide additional housing opportunities at increased densities. For this reason, it is considered important that the current zoning of the land be reviewed and amended”.

The extent of the subject land is shown in Diagram 1.

3.2 On site works:

The new Adelaide Youth Training Centre at Goldsborough Road, Cavan, was opened in August 2012 which has enabled further decommissioning of the Magill site to occur, including:

• removal of fixtures, fittings and furniture;

• termination of all but essential services; and

• demolition of three houses facing Glen Stuart Road.

A security and safety management plan is in place for the whole site including the buildings recently vacated.

Site works scheduled for 2013 include the demolition of the Training Centre and associated buildings. It is noted that the residences on south western corner of the site have already been demolished.

Following demolition, environmental investigations are proceeding on the cleared portion of the site. This is being conducted by an Environment Protection Authority Accredited Auditor, who will direct any further investigations or remediation that may be required to certify this area is fit for residential use. This process is expected to take approximately 20 weeks, subject to the auditor’s requirements and directions.


3.3 Sale of the Site

Sales agent Realty Corp has been engaged to sell the 19 hectare site. In preparing the site for sale, a number of investigations have been completed, including environmental and geotechnical investigations, biodiversity and significant tree assessments.

Full reports on these investigations, which are independent of the post-demolition environmental investigations, will be available when the site is released to the market.

3.4 Development of the site

Following completion of the sale, the successful purchaser will prepare a plan to subdivide the land and develop housing allotments. In preparing the plan the developer is required to consult with key stakeholders including Councils and the local community.

Approval for the subdivision and construction of housing is the responsibility of Council within the planning policy of the Residential Zone and Medium Density Policy Area proposed in this DPA.

The first sale of allotments to the public is likely to occur from 2014.


Diagram 2: The subject land.

3.5 Rezoning

To allow the land to be redeveloped in a “contemporary manner”, the Minister considers that it is necessary to amend the Adelaide Hills Council Development Plan.

In a manner which is consistent with the State Government’s 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide, the DPA will enable a range of housing options to be built, including affordable housing, in line with the State Housing Plan.

To support the proposed form of development, investigations have been undertaken into:


• traffic management;

• stormwater management; and

• open space requirements.

The DPA notes that Adelaide Hills and Campbelltown City Councils have been consulted and provided feedback during those investigations.

3.6 Council involvement

Adelaide Hills Council has been aware for some time that the State Government was keen to move their youth detention centre from Magill to another site. In 2009, the Government made its intentions clear and resolved to pay for the construction of a new youth detention centre at Cavan with the proceeds of the sale of the Magill site. The (then) Land Management Corporation (LMC)1 was appointed to dispose of the site for the best return. The LMC made a presentation to a Council workshop on 24 November 2009.

After further discussion with LMC (now called Renewal SA), Council staff prepared concept plans to guide its consideration of issues and determine desired outcomes.

On 16 April 2010, Council provided LMC with a letter setting out its desired development outcomes (see Appendix 1), and asked LMC to prepare a draft master plan for the site before it is put on the market, to guide future discussions.

On 28 October 2010, LMC formally advised Council that the subject land is surplus to government requirements and is to be disposed of for the maximum return. Council declined to purchase the land.

On 21 June 2011, a joint working group comprising staff from DPTI, LMC, AHC and Campbelltown Council raised a number of matters to be addressed, including:

• details of the required traffic analysis;

• a Concept Plan should be incorporated within the new zone to identify areas of different housing densities as well as open space linkages, stormwater management and access points to the surrounding road network;

• likely impact on the services provided by the City of Campbelltown including the library and stormwater infrastructure;

• open space linkages within and beyond the subject land - DPLG & LMC to ensure that the proposed investigations include the additional issues raised by the Councils;

• the zoning framework should be flexible enough to allow for the potential development of community facilities near the oval, such as a meeting hall;

• design guidelines should ensure a high standard of development in keeping with the prominence of the subject land;

• the subject land should be integrated with the surrounding areas rather than being a gated community; and,

• The bushfire investigations should refer to the recently released Bushfire Plan prepared by the City of Campbelltown.

1 The Land Management Corporation became the Urban Renewal Authority on 30 August 2012 and

now trades as Renewal SA.


During these working group meetings, Campbelltown Council raised concerns including traffic management (especially commuter and school traffic), impacts on Council services from AHC residents, stormwater management in to the Campbelltown area, and acknowledgement of Campbelltown plans and policy.

4. DISCUSSION

Council’s letter to the Land Management Corporation (now Renewal SA) (see Appendix 1) in 2010 established Council’s position on development of the subject land. This letter addressed the following issues (comments on how these issues have been addressed in the draft DPA are shown in italics) :

1. Land Use and Zoning

– discussion of existing zoning policy provisions

2. Residential Development and Density

– See item 4.1 below

3. Traffic Management and associated offsite infrastructure

– See item 4.2 below

4. Stormwater Management and Reuse

- See item 4.3 below

5. Community and Recreational Facilities (including public open space)

The DPA does not address the provision of community facilities as discussed in Council’s letter. However, this issue is addressed in general terms on p24 (item 4.4) under “implications for Policy Amendment” with

“Notwithstanding this, policies within the proposed Residential Zone are flexible enough to allow development of small-scale non-residential uses that support the local community (particularly child care, education and health and welfare facilities) where a future demand may be identified.”

Given that this DPA provides policy against which development will be assessed, the inclusion of the above in the Investigations indicates that this is a matter for negotiation at a later stage.

The design of the lower part of Kintyre Road will also be a matter for negotiation at a later time, as it is not a subject for development policy.

6. Retention of Existing High Value Native Vegetation & Significant Trees

- See item 4.4 below

7. Building Design & Energy Efficiency

Council suggested energy efficient design principles capable of creating a development similar to Lochiel Park. Such a sustainability-oriented ‘demonstration project’ result does not appear to be the intention for this site.

8. Relocation of the Black Hill Pony Club

- Resolved.

With the exception of item 2 above, relating to Residential Development and Density (addressed in section 4.1 below), Council’s issues and concerns have been well addressed.


4.1 Residential Development and Density

The intention for this area that Council communicated to DPTI and Renewal SA was to use the flatter areas of the site for medium density development similar to the area of Teringie to the south, and the steeper areas of the site for allotments around 1000m2, similar to the adjoining areas of Woodforde to the northeast.

Council’s draft Townships and Urban Areas DPA initially proposed that the subject area should be in a Residential Zone. To be consistent with the surrounding areas, it was proposed to place the lower and flatter part of the site in a “Medium Density Policy Area”, and the steeper part of the site in a low density “Foothills Policy Area” much like the rest of Woodforde). Each Policy Area would comprise about half of the available land.

In contrast, the draft Ministerial DPA places the whole site within a Medium Density Policy Area of the Residential Zone.

The draft DPA only partially reflects Council’s intent to have medium density development on the flatter parts of the land and low density development on the steeper land to the east.

In policy terms, the DPA is very clear about its intentions regarding medium density development of the site, but does not provide any clarity about its intentions for low density development. The draft DPA identifies that the subject land will be developed for medium density development only and provides policy to guide that intent, however, it is almost as an aside that it is stated that larger allotments are preferred where they “respond to the topography of the area”.

The DPA’s capacity to guide the location, form and design of low density development is limited to parts of the text in the Desired Character statement for the Policy area. There are no Objectives and Principles of Development Control (which are the primary means for determining what actually goes on the ground) to guide the location, form and design of low density development.

The only guidance for low density development is limited to standard policy in the General Section (Council wide) and Residential Zone part of the Development Plan. It is not clear why additional medium density policies are included in the Policy Area, but low density policies are not. Based on the site’s steep slopes and drainage issues, which are not common in the Metropolitan area, policy guidance for detached dwellings is considered more appropriate. This issue is raised in the draft letter of response to the Development Policy Advisory Committee (DPAC) - refer to Appendix 3.

The PDCs for the Policy Area refer only to medium density forms of development. No area specific PDC guidance is provided for appropriate allotment sizes, preferred locations for lower density developments, preferences for dealing with building on some of the site’s steep slopes, how the dwellings should be located on individual sites, or what their land division design parameters should be. While some of these issues can be guided by the general policies of the Residential Development policy module and the Residential Zone, without clear policy to specify where and how the lower density development should be addressed, there is no clear policy intent to address site specific development issues, or to stop medium density development covering the entire site.

The first paragraph of the Desired Character statement for the Medium Density Policy Area 43 is relatively clear where it states that:

“Development in the policy area will comprise a range of dwelling types at medium and low densities which respond to the topography of the area”.


and then, in paragraphs 5 to 7,

“A diverse range of dwellings will be developed on a variety of allotment sizes. Development in the western portion of the policy area, on flatter land, will feature higher residential densities than the eastern portion and near Kintyre Road and Norton Summit Road where steeper gradients will require larger allotments.

“Allotment sizes and dwelling forms will establish a transition from higher density development near the centre of the policy area to the existing low-rise dwellings outside the policy area. To achieve this, higher density development will be centrally located and in close proximity to open space to ensure that residents with smaller areas of private open space have easy access to public reserves and that passive surveillance of public open space is promoted.

Buildings of up to three-storeys in height will be developed within the policy area where potential impacts on adjoining properties such as overlooking, overshadowing and traffic movements have been appropriately addressed. Buildings will also be sufficiently separated to provide visual interest while also providing visual and acoustic privacy, as well as adequate sunlight to dwellings.

The Objectives for the Policy Area do not directly address residential density, apart from a general reference in Objective 1 which only refers to medium density dwellings:

1 A residential policy area comprising a range of medium density dwellings, including a minimum of 15 per cent affordable housing, designed to integrate with areas of open space, neighbouring centres or public transport nodes.

No Principles of Development Control (PDC) address low density development.

Council therefore suggests that the DPA be amended to provide a clear designation of criteria to determine which areas “respond to the topography of the area” actually refers to. This can be achieved by:

• showing the area on the concept plan; or,

• providing criteria which describe low density development areas as being, for example, land with a slope in excess of 10% or land to the east of a specified line, or similar; or,

• designating a separate policy area, with appropriate policy content for a minimum site area and frontage, etc; or,

• by providing additional policy to address site specific issues such as slope, access, draining, overlooking, overshadowing, etc within the existing Medium Density Policy Area.

4.2 Traffic Management and associated offsite infrastructure

The draft DPA’s policy is based on a traffic analysis which assumed potential for an additional 250 dwellings2 (see section 4.3.4). Given the lack of policy guidance for low density development, the policy concentration on medium density development, and the lack of policy guidance to enforce a range of densities, the estimate of 250 additional dwellings is considered a little low. The potential for a greater number of additional dwellings is rather clear from the draft DPA’s policy content. Alternatively, the preferred approach would be to stipulate the maximum number of dwellings to be developed on the site and to set this to 250. This would then negate the need to update the traffic analysis report. This point is addressed in Council’s response to DPAC (refer to Appendix 3).

2 Note: This study is not referenced in the draft DPA


4.3 Stormwater Management and Reuse

Council’s concerns regarding management of stormwater, and water from the creek after it goes underground have been addressed by engineering consultancy studies. This is referred to in section 4.6:

“The investigations undertaken by KBR conclude that suitable options exist to manage stormwater generated within the site as well as flows generated in the upstream catchment. Various options are possible to manage stormwater flows on the development site.

“The most appropriate solution will likely be based on a cost benefit analysis which will need to be determined at the development assessment stage coupled with further discussion with the local government authorities. “

Council’s assessment of the land division development proposals for the site can be informed by this study.

4.4 Retention of Existing High Value Native Vegetation & Significant Trees

In relation to Council’s concerns about retaining pockets of native vegetation and a large number of significant trees, arborists’ reports have identified over 200 (including Significant and Regulated) trees to be retained “in an area in the centre of the site and along Norton Summit Road”, and indicated that a “high number of these trees are likely to be located within open space areas due to their location”.

Please note the areas of highest Biodiversity Value shown in Diagram 3.

Diagram 3 – Location of areas of highest Biodiversity Value


4.5 The Concept Plan

The Concept Plan (Figure R/1 in the Medium Density Policy Area) should be amended to show the area which is generally not appropriate for medium density development.

5 THE SUBMISSION

The draft submission is detailed in Appendix 3. Staff seek the Council’s endorsement of this submission to DPAC.

6 RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorses the submission on the Minister for Planning’s Glen Stuart Road Woodforde (Magill Training Centre) Development Plan Amendment.

7 APPENDICES

(1) Letter: Adelaide Hills Council’s Desired Development Outcomes for the redevelopment of the Magill (McNally) Training Centre Land

(2) Glen Stuart Road Woodforde (Magill Training Centre) Development Plan Amendment by the Minister

(3) Draft Council Submission on the “Glen Stuart Road Woodforde (Magill Training Centre) Development Plan Amendment by the Minister”.

Appendix 1 Adelaide Hills Council’s Desired Development

Outcomes for the redevelopment of the Magill (McNally) Training Centre Land

Direct line: 8408 0522 File Ref: OC10/3278 03.36.1

16 April 2010 Mr Paul Bond Director Property Services Land Management Corporation GPO Box 698 ADELAIDE SA 5001 Dear Paul, RE: Future development of the Magill (McNally) Training Centre Land I refer to the various meetings between yourself and Council with regard to the above matter over the last few months. Let me at the outset thank the Land Management Corporation (LMC) for giving Council the opportunity to provide comments regarding the future development of this site which represents the single biggest residential land opportunity within the Adelaide Hills Council area. The site represents a significant opportunity for residential development and if well executed, can become a showcase for a comprehensive and well planned community. Attached please find a report outlining Council’s desired outcomes for the site. It should be pointed out that the Council’s preference would be for the LMC to prepare a Master Plan outlining the desired outcomes for the development of the site prior to it being placed on the market for redevelopment. This would ensure that a development framework for the site is established at the outset, highlighting LMC and Council expectations, and ensuring that the community interests are enshrined within any future proposals. Council would like to be consulted in the preparation of the Master Plan for the site as the development will impact on Council owned roads and other infrastructure. Council would also like to see consultation occur with the residents of Woodforde & Teringie as part of this process. Further, we wish to point out that the costs associated with any required offsite infrastructure works (e.g. roundabouts, footpaths, stormwater infrastructure upgrades) shall be paid for by the developer. Note that if the LMC considers that the site should be rezoned to a more suitable residential zoning which reflects the desired residential development outcomes, then discussions with Council should commence as soon as possible, noting the timeframes involved in undertaking a Development Plan Amendment. We look forward to collaborating with the LMC in this significant project. Should you have any further queries in this regard then please do not hesitate to contact Marc Salver, Director Planning & Community Development on 8408-0522. Yours sincerely, Peter Peppin Chief Executive Officer


Adelaide Hills Council’s Desired Development Outcomes for the redevelopment of the Magill (McNally) Training Centre Land

Background

The Magill Training Centre Lands (hereafter referred to as “the site”), are owned by the Department of Families and Community Services (DFCS) (Refer to Map 1 – locality plan). The site is to be made available for redevelopment once the existing juvenile detention centre is relocated to Goldsborough Road at Cavan in the next 2 to 3 years. The site with an area of almost 19.4 hectares represents the single biggest residential development opportunity within the Adelaide Hills Council area (Refer to Map 2 – subregional context & Maps 5 and 6 showing the site context). It is therefore considered imperative that the site is developed in a comprehensive and well planned manner, catering for the community and recreational needs of the future residents. It is also considered that the provision of any community and recreational infrastructure should be for the benefit of the wider community. Attachment 1 of this report provides more details and zoning of the lands in question.

The intent of this report is to outline Adelaide Hills Council’s desired outcomes for the site, which should be considered as part of any future development of the site. Council’s preference would be for the Land Management Corporation (LMC) to prepare a Master Plan outlining the desired outcomes for the development of the site prior to it being placed on the market for redevelopment. The list of issues identified in this report is by no means comprehensive but highlights the primary aspects that Council considers should be taken into account in the master planning exercise.

It should be pointed out that the Magill Training Centre redevelopment opportunity was identified in the Council’s May 2003 Section 30 Review Report for residential development. Issue 8.7 states that Council should “Initiate a site analysis and neighbourhood planning process with the State Government and Campbelltown Council for the Magill Training Centre. Consider rezoning the property to support a range of housing options, open space areas and links, road improvements and watercourse improvements.” (Source: page 36 of the Section 30 Review Report, May 2003). This report to a large degree fulfils this objective.

Site Development Parameters & Desired Outcomes

Council’s identified site development parameters and desired outcomes for the site are as follows:

1. Land Use and Zoning

The current zoning of the site is Residential 1D zone. The objective of the Zone is to “primarily accommodating detached dwellings at low-densities on individual allotments, with agricultural activities in suitable areas”. A summary of the zone provisions is provided in Attachment 1 of this report. Map 3 indicates the zoning of the site and the surrounding areas.

Note that complying development is residential lots of 929 m2, have property widths of not less than 21 metres and a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.4. However, no minimum allotment size is stipulated, but the following types of residential development are defined as non-complying:

o Multiple dwelling

o Residential flat building

o Semi detached dwelling

o Row dwelling

If any of the above forms of residential development are proposed, then it would either have to be processed as a non-complying form of development or the site be rezoned to an appropriate residential zoning via a Development Plan Amendment (DPA). It is estimated that such a DPA would take about 12 – 18 months to prepare. Note that Council is not adverse to the development


of the site with higher residential density development than the current zoning envisages. However, due consideration should be given to the existing density of the surrounding residential areas of Woodforde and Teringie within the fringe areas, and how best to integrate the proposed development in these areas in such a way so as to not negatively impact on the established character and density. Council’s preference is that the density of development along the Kintyre and Norton Summit Road areas should be single detached dwellings on allotments of not less than 500 m2 in area.

2. Residential Development & Density

Council’s desired outcome for the development of the site is residential use with supporting community and recreational facilities. Further, the residential development should provide for a range of housing options. As stated in point 1 above, the complying residential density is lots of 929 m2, however, there is flexibility to allow for smaller allotment sizes for detached dwellings. In Council’s view, the density of detached dwellings should not be on sites of less than 500 m2. It is estimated that with allotments of between 929 and 500 m2, between 200 – 300 allotments could be created on the site. However, this excludes lands required for community and recreational purposes.

A mixture of residential densities could be provided on the site but should only be undertaken in appropriate areas. If higher density development such as row housing or residential flat buildings are proposed, then these should be located on flatter portions of the site (refer to Maps 9, 10 & 11 - Slope analysis and concept plan) and located away from the fringe areas abutting the existing Woodforde and Teringie areas for the reasons stated in point 1 above.

It is noted that the site falls outside of the Bushfire Protection Zone and is therefore development on the site is not required to meet the bushfire planning provisions.

3. Traffic Management & associated offsite infrastructure

The site is bordered by Kintyre Road to the north, Glen Stuart Road to the west and Norton Summit Road to the south (Refer to Map 2). Note that Kintyre and Glen Stuart Roads (up to its intersection with Moules Road), are Council-owned roads. However, Glen Stuart Road north of Moules Road and Norton Summit Road are owned by the Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (DTEI). Consultation with both DTEI and Council will be required during the design and development stages in order to assess the impacts of the additional traffic volumes on these roads and necessary upgrades that may be required at the developer’s cost. From Council’s point of view we would like to see no or limited access to Kintyre Road from the development site, given the current traffic issues associated with Rostrevor College during peak drop-off and collection times.

Council has undertaken a preliminary assessment of possible access off Norton Summit Road and notes that there are sight line and topography issues which would make creating a new access point of this road less than desirable. It is therefore considered that only an emergency access at a suitable location be created to serve the site from Norton Summit Road. To prevent general use, this access should have either brake-away gates or removable bollards to restrict use.

Council would like to see that the widths of the internal roadways are designed to accommodate 2 way traffic and allow for on street parking. However, the main thoroughfares through the site should allow for two way traffic and on street parking on both sides of the roadway.

Map 4 indicates the current traffic volumes on the surrounding roads, with Glen Stuart Road carrying between 5900 – 6700 vehicles per day (vpd), Kintyre Road 2990 vpd and Norton Summit Road 800 vpd.

Traffic volumes on Glen Stuart Road will increase significantly (between 30 – 40%) but this is dependent on the final development density for the site. The same may occur for Kintyre Road but is dependent on whether or not access points are taken off this road into the site. Management of


these additional volumes, their impact on existing intersections and the requirement for off-site road infrastructure improvements will need to be determined as part of a detailed traffic engineering assessment. In Council’s preliminary view, traffic control mechanisms (e.g. roundabouts) will need to be installed at major intersections along Glen Stuart Road, including the primary access point to the site.

An option to be explored with regard to traffic access to Kintyre Road is to investigate the blocking off of Kintyre Road at its intersection with Heather Avenue which would dedicate the lower portion of this road to school traffic. Any residential traffic from Woodforde wishing to access Glen Stuart would then need to be redirected through the site. This will also require consultation with the residents of Woodforde, should this proposal be considered desirable.

At present, there are no footpaths on the eastern side of Glen Stuart Road bordering the development. As the site has the potential to become home to between 500 – 1000 people (dependent on the development density), additional pedestrian traffic will occur along this road and therefore Council would like to see a footpath installed along the full length of the site’s boundary with Glen Stuart Road.

Council wishes to point out that the costs of all the abovementioned off site works must be borne by the developer, be designed and constructed to Council’s satisfaction and be factored into the master planning for the site.

4. Stormwater Management & Reuse

Council requires that a Stormwater Management Plan be prepared for the development to ensure that all stormwater is retained and reused on the site. It is considered that any detention ponds could double-up as water features within a proposed open space system, enhancing their ambiance, and this is encouraged. Further, reuse of the stormwater within the development for irrigating open spaces, gardens and dual plumbing is also encouraged.

It is noted that there is a creek flowing through the site (refer to Maps 8 & 9 - existing site natural features) but it goes below ground at some point and Council is not aware of where it goes from there. It is understood from discussions with the Rostrevor College that they have piped the creek where it traverses their property and this drain is connected into the stormwater drainage system in Glen Stuart Road. However, no additional stormwater runoff should be directed to the off-site stormwater network and as stated above, should be detained and reused on site. Lastly, application of Water Sensitive Urban Design (WUSD) principles should be applied in the design and development of this site to ensure that, where possible, sustainability principles have been applied to achieve good planning outcomes.

5. Community & Recreational Facilities (including public open space)

As stated in Point 2 of this report, the development of the site should include the provision of supporting community and recreational facilities for both the residents of the proposed development and the wider community. Opportunity exists for the provision of multi-purpose sports facilities in collaboration with the Rostrevor College which has care and control of the Oval site in the north-western corner of the site. This will maximize both the use of this resource and allow for funding collaboration between the developer and the college, achieving maximum efficiency and impact. It is therefore considered that such facilities should be provided in close proximity to the Oval site in order to ensure connectivity and integration between the sites in this regard. Council would like to see the provision of facilities such as a multi-purpose hall, catering for various sports and a indoor swimming pool. As part of the master planning of the site, it is considered that a road and reserve should be placed between the community/recreational facility area abutting the Oval site and the proposed adjoining residential development to act as a buffer between the two and ensure maximum accessibility to this community use complex area (refer to Maps 7 & 11).

Opportunities also exist on the site to provide for open space networks (refer to Map 11 - Concept Plan for the proposed development) which incorporates the existing high value stands of native


vegetation and significant trees (refer to Point 6 below for more details). It is considered that a formal playground should be provided within the open space network to cater for the needs of the new residents of the site. Further, the provision of “pocket parks” with some play equipment should also be explored where appropriate.

As stated in Point 4 above, the stormwater detention ponds can be incorporated within these open spaces, enhancing their amenity. Explore development of community and social facilities with Rostrevor College at the Oval site.

It is considered that the design of the car parking area for the community use complex should explore the development of a more effective “kiss and drop zone” on Kintyre Road via an off-site shared parking area. The development of this community use complex and the associated multi-purpose car parking area would need to be done in consultation with the Rostrevor College.

6. Retention of Existing High Value Native Vegetation & Significant Trees

The site contains pockets of native vegetation and a large number of significant trees. Council would like to see as much as possible of the high value stands of native vegetation and significant trees on the site maintained and/or incorporated within the public open space areas (refer to Maps 8 & 11). This will ensure that development maintains biodiversity where possible and as with the LMC’s Lochiel Park Development, it can also be showcased as a “green village”.

Further, it is understood that some of the significant gum trees on the southern boundary of the site bordering Norton Summit Road were planted after the Second World War as a possible war memorial. Council would therefore like to see that these trees are not impacted on by the proposed development. Mr Jon Richards, President of the East Torrens Historical Society Inc. (PO Box 169 Norton Summit, SA 5136) should be contacted to obtain more information in this regard as part of the master planning process

7. Building Design & Energy Efficiency

Although the Building Code of Australia requires buildings to have a 5 star energy rating, it is considered that as with LMC’s development at Lochiel Park, energy efficiency design principles should be a requirement for all new buildings within the site. Again this will ensure that this development can also be showcased as a “green village” with a hopefully neutral carbon footprint.

8. Relocation of the Black Hill Pony Club

As you are aware, the Black Hill Pony Club occupies the eastern parts of the site and has been there for many years. It is understood that it will need to be relocated to make way for the proposed redevelopment of the site. As an outcome, Council would like to see the DFCS and LMC assist the Pony Club to find a suitable site for the relocation of the Club. Council will also assist where possible in this process.

Conclusion

As stated earlier, the site with an area of almost 19.4 hectares represents the single biggest residential development opportunity within the Adelaide Hills Council area. It is therefore considered imperative that the site is developed in a comprehensive and well planned manner, catering for the housing, community and recreational needs of the future residents and our wider community. It is hoped that this report provides the LMC with a broad outline of Council’s desired development outcomes which we would like to see incorporated in a master plan for the site. This should be undertaken by the LMC, in collaboration with DFCS and Council, before the property is put on the market. Council thanks the LMC for the opportunity to make this submission and looks forward to assisting it with the master planning exercise. Planning & Development Services Department Adelaide Hills Council - 16 April 2010


ATTACHMENT 1: Magill (McNally) Training Centre Details

Address 23 Glen Stuart Road, Woodforde SA 5072

Owner Minister of Families and Communities (2 titles)

Certificates of Title:

Main premises CT6009/58 (includes 3 house allotments at 17, 19 and 21 Glen Stuart Road, Woodforde)

Land to East CT5301/258

Areas Total Area = 19.4 Ha (193,938.29m2)

CT6009/58 – 17.3 Ha (172,582.53m2)

CT5301/258 – 2.1 Ha (21,355.76m2)

Boundaries:

To the West By Glen Stuart Road, Woodforde

(and partially, at the northern end, by the open space leased by Christian Brothers Inc. for Rostrevor College)

The opposite side of Glen Stuart Road is zoned Residential (in the City of Campbelltown) and occupied by detached dwellings generally on average size allotments.

To the North By Kintyre Road

(and partially, at the western end, by the open space leased by Christian Brothers Inc. for Rostrevor College, and by two water tanks held by the Minister for Water Resources.)

The opposite side of Kintyre Road is occupied to the west by Rostrevor College (Zone R1D) and to the eastern side by detached dwellings on large allotments (Zone R1 – detached dwellings at low densities).

To the East By private land facing Kintyre Avenue and by a minor boundary with a Council reserve (Zone R4 – single storey detached dwellings at low densities).

To the South By Norton Summit Road

(and partially by residential land [Zone R2 – detached and semi-detached dwellings, group and row dwellings, and residential flat buildings, of medium densities, up to 6m.

The opposite site of Norton Summit Road is occupied by detached dwellings on large allotments (Zone R4 - single storey detached dwellings at low densities).


Magill Training Centre Lands -- 2

Zoning R1D

notes This Zone incorporates the whole 2 titles attached to the McNally Centre, the sports field currently leased to Rostrevor College, 2 sites for water tanks, and the grounds of the Rostrevor College.

Objective A zone primarily accommodating detached dwellings at low-densities on individual allotments, with agricultural activities in suitable areas.

Principles of Development

Control

Development undertaken in the Residential 1D Zone should be, primarily, detached dwellings at low-densities on individual allotments. Where grazing is required for fire and weed control, agricultural activities may be suitable.

Complying Development

Detached Dwellings

Table AdHi/8 – Conditions applying to Complying Development

3 The site of the detached dwelling in the Residential 1D Zone having:

(a) an area of not less than 929 square metres; and

(b) a minimum average width of not less than 21 metres, unless the site was an existing allotment on 30 August, 1973.

5 The detached dwelling having a floor area ratio of not more than 0.4. 6 The erection, addition or alteration of the detached dwelling being at least six

metres from the boundary of any public road. 7 The erection, addition or alteration of the detached dwelling being at least two

metres from side boundaries.

Non-complying Development

Residential:

Multiple Dwelling Residential Club Residential Flat Building Road Transport Terminal Row Dwelling Semi-detached Dwelling

Accommodation:

Boarding House Hotel Motel Private Hotel

Industrial Activities:

Builder's Yard General Industry Light Industry Service Industry Special Industry Store Timber Yard Warehouse

Commercial Activities:

Amusement Park Auction Room Caravan Park Consulting Room Gymnasium Motor Race Track Motor Repair Station Motor Showroom Non-residential Club Office Office and Dwelling Petrol Filling Station Post Office Radio or TV Studio Shop Shop and Dwelling Transmitting Station Used Car Lot

Utilities:

Fire Station Major Public Service Depot Refuse Destructor

Public notification (category 1)

Fences, decks, excavation and filling, retaining walls, and water tanks.

Partial demolition of a local heritage place

Public notification (category 2)

Fences, decks, excavation and filling, retaining walls, and water tanks, and tennis courts.


Appendix 2

GLEN STUART ROAD WOODFORDE (MAGILL TRAINING CENTRE) Development Plan Amendment

By the Minister


GLEN STUART ROAD WOODFORDE (MAGILL TRAINING CENTRE)

Development Plan Amendment

By the Minister

For Consultation

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ....................................................................... i Introduction ............................................................................................................ i Need for the amendment ....................................................................................... i Area affected ........................................................................................................ ii Proposed policy change(s) .................................................................................. iii Legal requirements .............................................................................................. iii Consultation ........................................................................................................ iii The final stage ..................................................................................................... iv

ANALYSIS............................................................................................1

1. BACKGROUND ............................................................................................... 1

1.1 Scope of the proposed Development Plan Amendment ........................ 1

2. THE STRATEGIC CONTEXT AND POLICY DIRECTIONS ............................ 1

2.1 Consistency with South Australia’s Strategic Plan ................................ 1 2.2 Consistency with the Planning Strategy ................................................ 2 2.3 Consistency with other key policy documents ....................................... 5 2.4 Related DPAs and Development Plans ............................................... 13 2.5 South Australia’s Planning Policy Library ............................................ 14 2.6 Residential Development Code ........................................................... 14

3. INVESTIGATIONS PREVIOUSLY UNDERTAKEN ....................................... 15

4. INVESTIGATIONS UNDERTAKEN TO INFORM THIS DPA ........................ 15

4.1 General Site Description & Locality ..................................................... 16 4.2 Service Infrastructure .......................................................................... 19 4.3 Transport and Movement Network ...................................................... 21 4.4 Human Services .................................................................................. 24 4.5 Emergency Services ........................................................................... 25 4.5 Site Contamination and Geotechnical Conditions ............................... 25 4.6 Stormwater Management .................................................................... 26 4.7 Bushfire Risk ....................................................................................... 27 4.8 Open Space, Habitat, Vegetation and Biodiversity Conservation ....... 30 4.9 Culturally Significant Sites / Areas ...................................................... 32

5. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED POLICY CHANGES................................ 33

5.1 Zone Policies ...................................................................................... 33 5.2 Amendments to Council-wide / General Policies ................................ 35 5.3 Concept Plan ...................................................................................... 35 5.4 Complying Development ..................................................................... 36 5.5 Non-complying Development .............................................................. 36 5.6 Public Notification Categories ............................................................. 36 6.0 STATEMENT OF STATUTORY COMPLIANCE ................................ 36 6.1 Accords with the Planning Strategy..................................................... 36 6.2 Accords with other parts of the Development Plan ............................. 37 6.3 Complements the policies in the Development Plans for adjoining areas 37

6.4 Satisfies the requirements prescribed by the Regulations .................. 37

REFERENCES/BIBLIOGRAPHY ....................................................... 38

APPENDICES .................................................................................... 40

THE AMENDMENT

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION The Development Act 1993 provides the legislative framework for undertaking amendments to a Development Plan. The Act allows either the relevant council or, under prescribed circumstances, the Minister for Planning to amend a Development Plan. In this case, the Minister is undertaking the amendment because he i s of the opinion that the matter is of significant social, economic or environmental importance (Section 24(1)(g) of the Development Act 1993). A Development Plan Amendment (DPA) (this document) explains what policy changes are being proposed and why, and how the amendment process will be conducted. A DPA consists of: • Executive Summary (this section) • Analysis, which may include:

- Background information - Investigations - Recommended policy changes - Statement of statutory compliance

• References/Bibliography • Appendices • The Amendment. NEED FOR THE AMENDMENT Located on Glen Stuart Road, Woodforde, the 19 hec tare Magill Training Centre is currently used as a detention facility for children and young people who have been placed into criminal custody. Opened in 1967, the facility was previously known as the McNally Training Centre before being renamed the South Australian Youth Training Centre in 1979 and then Magill Training Centre in 1993. In 2009, the State Government announced that the Magill Training Centre would be closed and its operations transferred to a new facility located at Cavan. The construction of this new facility, will be partially funded by the sale of the existing Magill Training Centre site for residential development. While the subject land is currently zoned Residential, the existing zoning does not support the strategic directions contained within The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide. More specifically, the existing zoning does not encourage housing diversity nor does it promote the provision of affordable housing. Given the inner metropolitan location of the subject land and its proximity to existing physical and social infrastructure, a significant opportunity exists to provide additional housing opportunities at increased densities. For this reason, it is considered important that the current zoning of the land be reviewed and amended.

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AREA AFFECTED The area affected by this DPA is contained in the Adelaide Hills Council Development Plan and is shown on Map 1.

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PROPOSED POLICY CHANGE(S) The DPA proposes to amend the Adelaide Hills Council Development Plan as follows: • rezoning the whole of the Area Affected from Residential 1D to a new Residential

Zone, supported by a Medium Density Policy Area that encourages a range of medium density dwellings, including a minimum of 15 percent affordable housing

• amending policies in the Council Wide section that do not currently anticipate the form of development proposed for the Area Affected.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS Prior to the preparation of this DPA, the Minister received advice from a person or persons holding prescribed qualifications pursuant to Section 26(3) of the Development Act 1993. The DPA has assessed the extent to which the proposed amendment: • accords with the Planning Strategy • accords with other parts of the Development Plan(s) • complements the policies in Development Plans for adjoining areas • satisfies the requirements prescribed by the Regulations under the Development Act

1993. CONSULTATION

This document is now released for concurrent agency, Council and public consultation. The organisations and agencies that will be consulted include: • Department of Premier and Cabinet • Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (Public Transport Division,

TransAdelaide, Transport Services Division) • Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (Planning and

Assessment Unit) • Environment Protection Authority • Department for Communities and Social Inclusion • Department for Education and Child Development • Department of Health and Ageing • Urban Renewal Authority • SA Metropolitan Fire Service • Country Fire Service • ElectraNet • SA Power Network • SA Water • APA Group / Envestra • Telstra • Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board • Local Members for Hartley and Morialta • Adelaide Hills Council • Campbelltown City Council

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All agency and public submissions made during the consultation phase will be considered by the Development Policy Advisory Committee, which is an independent body responsible for conducting the consultation stage of Ministerial DPAs. Changes to the DPA may occur as a result of this consultation process. THE FINAL STAGE When the Development Policy Advisory Committee has considered the comments received and heard all the public submissions, it will provide the Minister for Planning with a report on its findings. The Minister for Planning will then either approve (with or without changes) or refuse the DPA. Note: This Executive Summary is for information only and does not form part of the Amendment to the Development Plan.

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ANALYSIS 1. BACKGROUND Located on Glen Stuart Road, Woodforde, the 19 hec tare Magill Training Centre is currently used as a detention facility for children and young people who have been placed into criminal custody. Opened in 1967, the facility was previously known as the McNally Training Centre before being renamed the South Australian Youth Training Centre in 1979 and then Magill Training Centre in 1993. In 2009, the State Government announced that the Magill Training Centre would be closed and its operations transferred to a new facility located at Cavan. The construction of this new facility, which is due for completion in mid 2012, will be partially funded by the sale of the existing Magill Training Centre site for residential development. While the subject land is currently zoned Residential, the existing zoning does not support the strategic directions contained within The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide. More specifically, the existing zoning does not encourage housing diversity nor does it promote the provision of affordable housing. Given the inner metropolitan location of the subject land and its proximity to existing physical and social infrastructure, a significant opportunity exists to provide additional housing opportunities at increased densities. For this reason, it is considered important that the current zoning of the land be reviewed and amended. The State Government’s Renewal SA (former Land Management Corporation), has been charged with the responsibility of facilitating the sale of the Magill Training Centre. As a consequence, Renewal SA commissioned the preparation of a Master Plan Concept for the land. The Master Plan Concept recommended that the land be r ezoned to provide additional opportunities for medium density and affordable housing. 1.1 Scope of the proposed Development Plan Amendment This Development Plan Amendment (DPA) is proposing to review the zoning of land at Glen Stuart Road, Woodforde (currently used for the Magill Training Centre) to provide additional medium density and af fordable housing opportunities following the closure of the facility. The land is currently zoned Residential 1D in the Adelaide Hills Council Development Plan. It is bounded by Glen Stuart Road to the west, Kintyre Road to the north and Norton Summit Road to the south. While the land is situated wholly within the Adelaide Hills Council, it adjoins the Campbelltown City Council to the west. 2. THE STRATEGIC CONTEXT AND POLICY DIRECTIONS 2.1 Consistency with South Australia’s Strategic Plan South Australia’s Strategic Plan contains the following Visions, Goals and Targets that are relevant to this DPA:

Vision: Our Communities are vibrant places to live, work, play and visit. Goal: We are committed to our towns and cities being well designed, generating great experiences and a sense of belonging. Target 1: Urban spaces Increase the use of public spaces by the community (baseline: 2011).

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Goal: New developments are people friendly, with open spaces and parks connected by public transport and bikeways. Target 2: Cycling Double the number of people cycling in South Australia by 2020 (baseline: 2011). Vision: Everyone has a place to call home. Goal: Everyone can afford to rent or buy a home. Target 7: Affordable housing South Australia leads the nation over the period to 2020 in the proportion of homes sold or built that are affordable by low and moderate income households (baseline: 2010). Vision: A strong, sustainable economy that builds on our strengths. Goal: South Australia has a resilient, innovative economy. Target 35: Economic growth Exceed the national economic growth rate over the period to 2020 (baseline: 2002-03). Vision: We have a skilled and sustainable workforce. Goal: South Australia has a sustainable population. Target 45: Total population Increase South Australia’s population to 2 million by 2027 (baseline: 2003). Vision: South Australians think globally, act locally and are international leaders in addressing climate change. Goal: We reduce our reliance on cars in the metropolitan area, by walking, cycling and increasing use of public transport. Target 63: Use of public transport Increase the use of public transport to 10% of metropolitan weekday passenger vehicle kilometres travelled by 2018 (baseline: 2002-03). Vision: We look after our natural environment. Goal: We want Adelaide to grow up more than out. Target 68: Urban development By 2036, 70% of all new housing in metropolitan Adelaide will be being built in established areas (baseline: 2010).

Assessment against DPA The DPA will respond to these targets by providing planning policies that stimulate the economy to allow for an increase in population within an established area, promote cycling and walking by connecting areas of open s pace and provide additional opportunities for affordable housing.

2.2 Consistency with the Planning Strategy The Planning Strategy presents current State Government policy for development in South Australia and is based on key economic, social and environmental imperatives. In particular, it seeks to guide and coordinate State Government activity in the construction and provision of services and i nfrastructure that influence the development of South Australia. It also indicates directions for future development to the community, the private sector and local government.

2.2.1 The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide (The Plan) is a volume of the Planning Strategy for South Australia and applies to areas affected by this DPA. The Plan has been prepared by the Government to guide the community, local government, business and industry. The main aim of The Plan is to outline how the South Australian Government proposes to balance population and economic growth with the need to preserve the environment and protect the heritage, history and character of Greater Adelaide. The Plan seeks to create inclusive, vibrant and liveable communities, while protecting the regional hinterlands and

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primary production lands and sustaining natural resources. The Plan is one of the key tools to assist the State Government, local government and the entire community in building resilience to the risks and impacts of climate change. It seeks to provide a set of practical and achievable policies and targets to manage the forecast changes that will confront Greater Adelaide during the next 30 years. The following objectives, principles, policies and targets of the Plan are of particular relevance to this DPA: Principle 1: A compact and carbon-efficient city.

Principle 2: Housing diversity and choice.

Principle 3: Accessibility.

Principle 4: A transit-focused and connected city.

Principle 5: World-class design and vibrancy.

Principle 6: Social inclusion and fairness.

Principle 8: Healthy, safe and connected communities.

Principle 9: Affordable living.

Principle 12: Environmental protection, restoration and enhancement.

Principle 13: Natural resources management.

Assessment against DPA The DPA will support the principles listed above by:

• Providing additional housing opportunities at increased densities which can be adequately serviced by infrastructure within the footprint of the existing metropolitan area

• Providing additional opportunities for housing to be located close to existing and well established roads, jobs and services

• Considering opportunities for affordable public transport to service the subject land while also providing safe bicycle and pedestrian networks

• Ensuring that future development is guided by the principles of good urban design

• Ensuring that the new residential areas will be walkable suburbs that incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles and contain high-quality, accessible and useable open space and sporting facilities

• Ensuring that a minimum of 15% of future housing on the subject land will be affordable

• Ensuring that environmentally significant areas, including watercourses and native vegetation, are protected from inappropriate development.

New Transit corridors, growth areas, transit-oriented developments and activity centres Overall spatial distribution Policy 1: Plan for population growth of 560,000 people over 30 years and accommodate this

growth through the delivery of 258,000 additional dwellings to be constructed over the life of the Plan.

Policy 2: Locate the majority of Greater Adelaide’s urban growth within existing built-up areas through increases in density in strategic locations.

Policy 7: Ensure that the bulk of new development in Greater Adelaide is low- to medium-rise development (including detached dwellings) and confine high-rise developments to the 14 identified transit-oriented developments.

Target B: By the end of the Plan’s 30 years, 70 per cent of all new housing in metropolitan Adelaide will be being built in established areas.

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Assessment against DPA The DPA will support the policies and target listed above by:

• Providing opportunities for the construction of additional dwellings by allowing for an increase in density within an established area that is currently zoned Residential

• Ensuring that development on the subject land will be low rise.

Affordable housing Policy 1: Reinforce the state government policy that at least 15 per cent of new dwellings should

meet the criteria for affordable housing (of which five per cent is specifically for high needs housing) in significant new developments and growth areas, including:

• State Significant Areas. • Areas subject to Structure Plans and precinct planning, in particular new transit-

oriented developments and transit corridors. • Rezoning that substantially increases dwelling potential (including new Greenfield

growth areas). • Residential developments with Major Development status. • Residential developments on surplus government land.

Assessment against DPA The DPA will support this policy by ensuring that surplus government land at the Magill Training Centre will be developed to reflect the State Government’s 15 per cent affordable housing policy.

Health and wellbeing Policy 1: Design pedestrian-and-cycle friendly areas in growth areas and existing

neighbourhoods to promote active communities. Target A: Closely connect new dwellings to shops, schools, local health services and a variety of

destinations within a walking range of 400 metres. Residents will have easy access to open space for physical activity and recreation.

Target B: Closely connect new dwellings to local parks within walking range.

Assessment against DPA The DPA will support this policy and these targets through the integration of walking and cycling opportunities between the new development and the surrounding areas and by ensuring that dwellings will be located close to facilities, services and areas of open space.

Regional Targets and Directions Adelaide Hills and Murray Bridge – Targets (Table E7) Population and dwellings Net additional dwellings Net additional

population 13,000 29,000

Affordable housing Net additional dwellings

1950

Employment Net additional jobs

13,000

Gross land supply Hectares

Townships (incl. local employment) 2010

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Assessment against DPA The DPA will assist to achieve the Adelaide Hills and Murray Bridge population targets by providing additional opportunities for higher density residential development.

2.3 Consistency with other key policy documents

2.3.1 Housing and Employment Land Supply Program The Housing and Employment Land Supply Program Report (HELSP Report) released on 12 October 2010 seeks to ensure that Greater Adelaide has an adequate supply of well-located developable land spread across the region. Specifically, it assists with the establishment of a 15 -year supply of land zoned at any given time for residential or commercial and industrial purposes in accordance with the objectives of The Plan. The HELSP Report highlights that the Adelaide Hills and M urray Bridge region is an important focus to accommodate a significant proportion of Greater Adelaide’s future growth of new dwellings, people and employment opportunities. The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide's target is for the Adelaide Hills and M urray Bridge region to accommodate 29,000 additional people and 13, 000 additional dwellings by 2036. While the majority of new residential development will occur in Meadows, Mount Barker, Mount Pleasant and Murray Bridge, the HELSP Report identifies that the Magill Training Centre will provide an important contribution to meeting the housing targets for the region. The HELSP Report also notes that infrastructure is available but that the site may have geotechnical issues.

2.3.2 Strategic Infrastructure Plan for South Australia The Strategic Infrastructure Plan for South Australia 2005/6-2014/15 provides a five to ten year framework to guide all spheres of government, the private sector and community in the planning, delivery, management and use of infrastructure. The plan incorporates four broad strategies to:

• Coordinate infrastructure planning and construction • Pursue more efficient and competitive infrastructure systems • Pursue and promote sustainable development through sound planning and use of

infrastructure, and • Meet future demands in a timely and innovative manner.

A process has also been commenced, through release of a Discussion Paper in 2010, to update the Infrastructure Plan to map out infrastructure priorities for the next 10-15 years in line with The 30-Year Plan. This update is needed to provide state-wide direction on priorities for government investment or policy effort and to integrate infrastructure planning and delivery by all spheres and government and the private sector with land use planning. While the Infrastructure Plan and 2010 Discussion Paper acknowledge the need to consider options for replacement of the Magill Training Centre, alternative use of the site is not specifically mentioned. The Plan does, however, include a number of strategic priorities that have a bearing on the subject land’s redevelopment. The Infrastructure Plan sets out both broad and specific priorities concerning all aspects of the State’s infrastructure – physical and social. The infrastructure priorities of relevance to this DPA have been s et out in Table 1 below together with an anal ysis of the DPA’s response:

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Table 1: Infrastructure Priorities Assessment

INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITIES RESPONSE

Infrastructure Priorities

Increase use of public transport.

Better manage our water resources, including stormwater.

Be energy efficient and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

This DPA will:

• facilitate the development of higher density residential development within easy access to public transport. Public transport patronage is expected to increase as a result

• promote the development of energy efficient buildings, and walking, cycling and public transport use over car usage, which will help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Transport Priorities

Coordinate the development of urban planning and transport systems to maximise the economic, social and environmental benefits.

As highlighted above, the DPA will facilitate the development of higher density housing within close proximity to existing road and transport systems, enabling new development to take full advantage of existing public bus networks.

Land

The government will continue to review the land holdings of its agencies to identify surplus sites that can be made available for development.

Priorities

Ensure that planning for residential developments is more closely integrated with infrastructure and transport planning. Projects

Make changes to the state’s planning system to increase housing densities in strategic locations and to increase the supply of affordable housing in locations that have access to infrastructure and services.

Closure of the former Magill Training Centre and relocation of its operations to the new facility at Cavan has resulted in surplus land that can be made available for redevelopment. Rezoning the former Magill Training Centre site to support a range of residential options through the DPA will more closely integrate living areas and affordable housing options with existing transport and service infrastructure.

Community Services and Housing

South Australia will be a leader in affordable housing innovation and a partner in providing and developing affordable housing in our community.

There will be increased attention to ecological sustainable development (ESD) principles in residential and urban design.

Location, access to transport and services, community support and employment are crucial aspects of a healthy community.

Higher-density residential development near activity centres and transport nodes will be encouraged with support for more intensive infill redevelopment in appropriate urban areas through planning for land use and infrastructure augmentation. Priorities

Improve community access and amenity by better linking housing to transport infrastructure and services.

As highlighted above, the key purpose of the DPA is to rezone the former Magill Training Centre site at Woodforde to provide for a range of housing options and increased residential densities located close to existing transport and services. More specifically, the DPA proposes a policy framework that:

• requires the provision of a range of housing types and sizes to cater for the various needs of the wider community, including the provision of 15% affordable housing for the subject land

• includes policies to encourage best practice in sustainable built form and urban environments that takes advantage of site’s proximity to existing infrastructure.

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INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITIES RESPONSE

Incorporate affordability objectives within the planning system so that the development approval process supports an appropriate supply of affordable and high need housing.

Encourage higher-density residential development in appropriate urban areas through planning for land use and infrastructure augmentation.

Promote energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in new residential developments. Projects

Investigate a replacement facility for Magill Training Centre.

Redevelop the Cavan Training Centre.

Energy Priorities

Promote the integration of sustainable development concepts into market decision-making so that non-market costs and benefits are included in investment considerations.

The DPA seeks to encourage a diverse range of housing that makes more efficient use of space, infrastructure and existing transport systems and consequently reduces energy demands. Policies also encourage more sustainable development that maximises solar orientation.

Water

Improved water-use efficiencies will have been achieved among all water users. Metropolitan Adelaide stormwater systems will have been upgraded through our water proofing Adelaide initiative with greater beneficial re-use of stormwater and wastewater. Priorities

Implement the Water Proofing Adelaide Strategy.

Implement water efficiency programs for all users of water, prioritising uses that can yield the greatest savings in water for the money spent on the water use program.

The State Government, working closely with local government, is to prioritise a future work program including accounting for emerging trends of urban consolidation, and achieving improved quality of stormwater discharged to the environment supported by appropriate harvesting of stormwater flows for urban amenity or beneficial reuse, where economically feasible. Projects

Implement key priorities identified in Water Proofing Adelaide.

Investigations to inform this DPA have reviewed and confirmed opportunities to encourage Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) in the Area Affected, particularly through on-site stormwater capture for individual buildings and capture/harvesting within the road network or public open space areas. Measures have also been identified to improve water quality through stormwater treatment measures that could be explored further as part of future development. Opportunities to connect into water harvesting and recycling schemes being considered as part of the ‘Waterproofing the East’ project have also been identified. The feasibility for this will require future discussions with the Eastern Region Alliance (ERA).

2.3.3 Housing Strategy for South Australia – Green Paper Released in 2011, the Green Paper flags the preparation of a Housing Strategy which will set out a v ision for housing in South Australia for the next 30 years. The Green Paper

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proposes a set of key directions and proposals for providing housing and services into the future. The Green Paper recommends the creation of sustainable neighbourhoods and communities:

• Are vibrant and resilient to change • Have good access to employment, infrastructure, services, recreation and s ocial

interaction • Are well-designed and promote community safety • Respect cultural heritage and contribute to community culture • Use the environment responsibly • Provide residents with the opportunities and choice to participate in community life

and development. • Promote social inclusion and mixed communities by ensuring at least 15% of new

significant developments include affordable housing, including 5% for high need.

Assessment against DPA This DPA will introduce a policy framework which will assist in the attainment of the objectives of the proposed Housing Strategy. More specifically, the DPA will:

• Rezone approximately 19 hectares of land in the Area Affected for residential development in accordance with proposals and actions in the HELSP Report, and to take advantage of existing transport and service infrastructure

• Promote the development of accessible neighbourhoods • Include a policy requirement for 15% of residential development to be affordable.

2.3.4 Healthy by Design: a Planners’ Guide to Environments for Active Living. National Heart Foundation of Australia (Victorian Division) 2004 Healthy by Design is a resource of the Heart Foundation (Victorian Division) Supportive Environments for Physical Activity (SEPA) project. It includes design considerations, evidence, tools and case studies to support those professionals who have responsibility for the design, development and maintenance of the public realm. It provides practical guidance to assist in designing walkable, and ultimately more liveable, communities. The guidelines seek to achieve:

• well planned networks of walking and cycling routes

• streets with direct, safe and convenient access

• local destinations within walking distance from homes

• accessible open spaces for recreation and leisure

• conveniently located public transport stops

• local neighbourhoods fostering community spirit.

Assessment against DPA This DPA will encourage new housing located in close proximity to existing services and transport and connected communities. Opportunities to develop linear open space and recreational connections have been considered to enhance connections to nearby walking / cycling trails in both Campbelltown and conservation areas to the east.

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2.3.5 Adelaide Hills Council Section 30 Development Plan Review Prepared in 2003, the Adelaide Hills Council’s last Section 30 R eview recommended a number of changes to the Council’s Development Plan. These changes were planned to be implemented through a series of DPAs over a three to five year timeframe. Among other things, the Section 30 Review recommended that areas for infill housing as well as preferred locations for special needs groups and denser housing opportunities be identified. This is expressed in the following action:

Action 8.1.3 Identify specific sites close to township and urban centres that may be suitable for ‘higher’ density development including accommodation for the elderly. Use 500m2 per dwelling as the ‘benchmark’.

The Section 30 Review also provides the following discussion and recommendation in relation to the Magill Training Centre:

Issue 8.7 The zoning of Rostrevor College and the Magill Training Centre. Discussion The State Government has advised it will be relocating the Magill Training Centre. This means the site will be available for redevelopment in 2004-05. Residential density, links to the Rostrevor School and open space are key issues. Action 8.7.1 Initiate a site analysis and neighbourhood planning process with the State Government and Campbelltown Council for the Magill Training Centre. Consider rezoning the property to support a range of housing options, open space areas and links, road improvements and watercourse improvements.

Assessment against DPA The DPA considers a range of housing options for the subject site as well as open space and road and watercourse improvements consistent with the recommendations of the Adelaide Hills Council’s Section 30 Review. While connections with Rostrevor College have also been considered, rezoning of the College is beyond the scope of this DPA but should be considered as part of separate future investigations by the Adelaide Hills Council.

2.3.6 Adelaide Hills Council Strategic Management Plan 2011/12 to 2020/21 & Strategic Directions Report – Issues Paper 2012

The Adelaide Hills Council recently adopted its new Strategic Management Plan 2011/12 to 2020/21. The new Plan contains a range of goals, objectives and strategies to respond to emerging trends and issues in the council area. Following adoption of the new Plan, Council has commenced a review of its Development Plan through release of a Strategic Directions Report – Issues Paper that was released in February 2012. The Paper identifies a number of key issues for the Adelaide Hills Council Development Plan based on the revised Strategic Management Plan, the following of which are considered relevant in the context of this DPA:

”Village” Amenity & Character • Implement the various options to facilitate affordable housing and access State and

Federal funding to support Council’s direct involvement in these initiatives Quality of Life

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• Create living environments with services and facilities to support healthy lifestyles and active communities

• Encourage active lifestyles by providing a range of open space, recreation facilities and community safety improvements

• Facilitate the provision of a range of housing choice through appropriate development policy

Community Safety • Aim to minimise the risk of damage to persons and property from bushfires, flooding and

other natural hazards affecting the Council area • Include relevant bushfire & flood management and prevention measures in development

policies

Sensitive Development • Through Council’s development plan seek to ensure that any new developments have a

neutral or beneficial impact on the environment • Incorporate Ecological Sustainable Development (ESD) principles in its plans, projects

and development • Apply the ‘precautionary principle’ to potential environmental impacts of public and

private developments and projects Water Quality • Promote the appropriate on-site management of stormwater runoff and water re-use • Require all new multi-lot land division proposals to comply with Water Sensitive Urban

Design (WSUD) guidelines and principles

Built Environment • Ensure that new buildings complement and enhance the area in which they are located Economic Sustainability • Ensure development policies and physical infrastructure support and encourage

economic activity in appropriate areas

Infrastructure Planning & Maintenance • Integrate infrastructure plans with surrounding Councils, State and national plans and

programs. In addition to the above, the Issues Paper states that a r evised Structure Plan, to be incorporated within the Development Plan, will support the following outcomes that are relevant to this DPA:

• Maintain low density forms of development throughout residential zones • Promote some comparatively medium density development close to the Stirling and

Crafers Centre Zones, and in suitable parts of the Country Townships • Identify, protect and enhance the character and amenity of established residential

areas • Promote opportunities for affordable housing • facilitate the provision of a range of housing choice through appropriate development

policy • Minimise impacts of bushfires, stormwater and flooding • Create opportunities for further open space links and networks • Promote the development of bicycle and walking trails • Promote recreational opportunities at key open space nodes • Ensure appropriate on-site management of stormwater runoff • Require all new multi-lot land division proposals to comply with Water Sensitive Urban

Design (WSUD) guidelines & principles

Assessment against DPA The DPA will seek to achieve or address a number of the above directions and issues. In particular, the DPA:

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• encourages provision of affordable housing and promotes housing choice through a range of housing products at varying densities located close to transport systems and services

• supports healthy lifestyles and active communities through appropriate open space and movement connections

• seeks to address hazards through consideration of site contamination from past activities, stormwater management and appropriate bushfire risk classifications

• will promote WSUD and encourage design of sites and siting of buildings to maximise solar orientation and reduce energy demands.

While Council’s Structure Plan is proposing to maintain predominantly low density forms of development throughout residential zones:

• the area comprises a m ixed character, with medium density housing forms in the Campbelltown area to the west. The DPA proposes to continue this theme in the western portion of the subject site where the topography is less undulating, while retaining low density housing forms in the eastern portion of the site

• the Structure Plan acknowledges opportunities to develop medium density housing forms close to other Centres such as Stirling and Crafers. While this does not specifically include the Area Affected by this DPA, centre and commercial activities along Magill Road are readily accessible from the subject land.

2.3.7 Campbelltown City Council ‘Towards 2020’ Strategic Plan 2010-2020 (Incorporating the Campbelltown City Council Corporate Plan)

The following extracts of Campbelltown City Council’s Strategic Plan are considered to be of relevance to this DPA, noting that Campbelltown immediately adjoins the subject land.

Goal 1 Quality Living A quality lifestyle that meets the changing needs of the community 1.3 City infrastructure that provides a range of welcoming, attractive and safe facilities that

encourage social interaction and an active community 1.4 Strong partnerships and effective management of resources to achieve mutual benefits

for the community

Goal 3 City Planning Planning that achieves a balance between infrastructure, development and community needs 3.1 An effective Development Plan that is sustainable and builds strong communities

3.1.1 Strengthen Development Plan policy to incorporate a mix of urban densities in appropriate locations and greater opportunities for affordable housing and ageing in place

3.1.3 Develop management systems, policies and protocols that maximise the benefits of the open space network for the community

3.1.4 Ensure open space is accessible for all members of the community 3.2 Effective Infrastructure and Asset Management that allows for growth

3.2.1 Undertake planning and management of stormwater to reduce runoff and improve capture and re-use

3.2.7 Manage stormwater to meet current standards and environmental requirements 3.3 Planning aligned to local needs and State Plans

3.3.1 Ensure alignment of City of Campbelltown Development Plan with the State Planning Strategy and other relevant plans

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Goal 4 Environmental Responsibility An enhanced local environment delivered in partnership with the community 4.1 Valuable recreation and open spaces enhanced through effective planning and

management 4.1.3 Develop and implement master plans for creek networks (Chain of Trails project) to

achieve environmental, social and healthy lifestyle outcomes for the community Assessment against DPA The DPA will promote a m ix of residential densities and hous ing forms within the Area Affected, including affordable housing.

Detailed stormwater management investigations have also supported the DPA (refer section 4.6).

The Area Affected will also incorporate new areas of open space as part of future development, guided by a proposed Concept Plan that supports the Zone and Policy Area. This includes opportunities to provide walking trail linkages to the Adelaide Hills from Campbelltown, and links to Campbelltown’s ‘Chain of Trails’ concept, particularly along areas proposed for stormwater detention and adjacent Norton Summit Road.

2.3.8 Campbelltown City Council Transport Plan 2006-2016 The following transport issues and actions identified in the Council’s Transport Plan are relevant to this DPA:

Issue 1 Integration Transport and land use can be integrated to improve access to public transport, promote walking and cycling, reduce the dependence on cars, and improve the sustainability of the transport system.

Action 1.1 Support public transport use by promoting redevelopment close to public transport routes. Action 1.2 Support walking and cycling by providing safe, direct, and convenient routes for users and attractive precincts to encourage these activities. Action 1.3 Ensure new developments are DDA compliant and include appropriate walking and cycling facilities and continuity for travel patterns.

Issue 2 Traffic congestion and use of local streets Traffic congestion largely results from the inability of arterial roads to manage the travel demand. Actions to improve the efficiency of arterial roads and discourage the use of local roads for through traffic are necessary to address this issue.

Action 2.1 Maintain and/or improve the capacity of arterial roads. Action 2.2 Reduce the availability of local streets to through traffic.

(*Note: Glen Stuart Road identified as arterial road south of Moules Road)

Assessment against DPA The DPA will promote increased residential densities close to transport systems, including public transport. As highlighted above, significant opportunities also exist to develop linkages through the Area Affected to encourage safe walking and cycling.

The DPA also envisages intersection treatments for proposed road connections from the Area Affected to Glen Stuart Road to minimise impacts on adjacent streets located on the western side of the road in Campbelltown. These treatments are discussed further in section 4 of the DPA investigations.

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2.4 Related DPAs and Development Plans

2.4.1 Council DPAs Townships and Urban Areas DPA (Adelaide Hills Council) The DPA has taken into account the Townships and Urban Areas DPA, which is currently being prepared by the Adelaide Hills Council. It is understood that the Townships and Urban Areas DPA is proposing to review and amend the existing residential zones which affect the foothills suburbs of Teringie, Rostrevor and Woodforde. This includes the Residential 1D Zone within which the subject land is located. It is further understood that the Townships and Urban Areas DPA is proposing to introduce a Residential Zone over the foothills suburbs based on South Australia’s Planning Policy Library. Given that the Glen Stuart Road, Woodforde DPA is also proposing to introduce a Residential Zone over this area, the two DPAs are consistent in their intent, structure and format. Residential DPA (City of Campbelltown) The City of Campbelltown released a Residential DPA for agency and public consultation in October 2012 for the purpose of reviewing the policies within its Residential Zone. The Residential Zone in the City of Campbelltown abuts the Area Affected by this DPA. The Residential DPA proposes to introduce a Suburban Policy Area 4 within the Residential Zone t o apply to the area adjacent the Area Affected by this DPA. This provides for detached and semi detached dwellings on s ites greater than 500 s quare metres but allows for other dwelling types such as row and group dwelling and residential development of varying densities within 400metres of a Neighbourhood or Centre Zone, a major public transport route, or adjacent a local reserve, where sites may be reduced to 350 square metres.

2.4.2 Ministerial DPAs Regulated Trees DPA The Regulated Trees DPA inserted policy regarding regulated trees into relevant Development Plans in order to enable effective operation of the Development (Regulated Trees) Amendment Act 2009 and t he Development (Regulated Trees) Variation Regulations 2011. The intended development outcome is the preservation of regulated trees (including significant trees) in balance with achievement of other appropriate development outcomes. There are some trees within the Area Affected by this DPA that have changed in their classification as a r esult of these amendments. However, it is not the intention of Glen Stuart Road, Woodforde (Magill Training Centre) DPA to introduce any policy that will be contrary to the new policy. Section 4.8.1 of this DPA summarises the ‘Regulated’ and ‘Significant’ Trees relevant to this DPA.

2.4.2 Adjoining Council Development Plans As discussed in section 2.4.1, there are changes currently proposed for the Campbelltown Council Development Plan. The land directly opposite the Magill Training Centre, on the western side of Glen Stuart Road, is zoned Residential within the Campbelltown Development Plan. This zone follows the format, content and structure of South Australia’s Planning Policy Library. It seeks low density detached dwellings on s ites with a s ize greater than 500m2. However, smaller sites of 350m2 are contemplated within 300 metres

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of Neighbourhood and District Centres, major public transport routes and large parcels of usable public open space. Given that the DPA will introduce a new Residential Zone bas ed on S outh Australia’s Planning Policy Library, consistency will be ac hieved with the Campbelltown Council Development Plan in terms of format and structure. 2.5 South Australia’s Planning Policy Library The South Australian Planning Policy Library (SAPPL) is a s uite of general and z one specific policies that are available for implementation into Council Development plans through a c onversion process that will result in a m ore consistent standardised policy approach across all development plans in the State. Following a review of the SAPPL, it was determined that the land use mix and scale of the activities envisaged by the Residential Zone, supplemented with the Medium Density Policy Area is most suited to the development envisaged for the area affected. This is consistent with the intention of the Adelaide Hills Council’s Township and U rban Areas DPA. The objectives of the Residential Zone provide for a range of dwelling types (including affordable housing) and increased densities in close proximity to centres, public transport and public open space. In addition, principles with variable standards are provided relating to site area, setbacks, site coverage and building height. These standards can be varied depending on local circumstances. The Residential Zone also includes a medium density policy area which specifically provides for the establishment of medium density dwellings, with Principle 4 stating the following:

‘Medium density development that achieves gross dwelling densities of between 23 and 45 dwellings per hectare (which translates to net densities of between 40 and 67 dwellings per hectare) should be in the form of 2 and 3 storey dwellings’.

In addition to the policy guidance provided by the Residential Zone, the nature of the subject land is such that it is considered important that the following additional matters are addressed:

• design and appearance • stormwater management • transportation and access • car parking • sloping land.

While it is acknowledged that the current Development Plan provides some guidance in respect to these policy matters, the existing policies are not entirely consistent with SAPPL. Typically, SAPPL provides more detailed policy coverage than the current Development Plan. 2.6 Residential Development Code The Residential Development Code (the Code) was introduced in 2009 to make simpler, faster and cheaper planning and building approvals for home construction and renovation. The Code is called up under the Development Regulations 2008 and expands the matters that can be assessed for planning consent as ‘complying development’.

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Complying development essentially provides a 'tick-box' assessment for a pr oposal against a series of criteria (for example, location, height, setback, site coverage, private open space and overshadowing). If the proposal meets the measurable requirements (‘Performance Controls') of the Regulations, it is a complying development and planning consent must be issued within 10 working days of the application lodgement. A Code approval can be obtained for the following matters within designated areas of the State:

• carport, veranda, pergola, garage, and other minor structures • single storey dwelling addition • new dwellings (under certain conditions).

The Code currently applies to the area affected by this DPA. Accordingly, this DPA seeks to ensure that the policy introduced into the Adelaide Hills Council Development Plan to guide new residential development complements the conditions contained in the Code. 3. INVESTIGATIONS PREVIOUSLY UNDERTAKEN As outlined previously, Renewal SA appointed consultants to prepare a high level Master Plan Concept for the Magill Training Centre site. Completed in March 2011, the Master Plan Concept included an ‘opportunities and constraints’ analysis of the subject land which considered infrastructure capacity, native vegetation, traffic movements, watercourses and topography, among others. The Master Plan Concept also considered a num ber of development scenarios ranging from low to high-density. The Master Plan Concept included three (3) detailed Concept Plans based on the various density scenarios. The report concluded that the Medium Density Concept was the preferred development approach for the subject land. 4. INVESTIGATIONS UNDERTAKEN TO INFORM THIS DPA The land use and zoning directions proposed by this DPA have been pr imarily based on the outcomes of the Magill Secure Youth Training Centre Investigations Report (the ‘Investigations Report’), which was finalised in September 2011 and supplemented by further investigations in November 2012 ( letter and at tachments, Connor Holmes 14 November, 2012). These and a range of other documents and legislative instruments have been reviewed to assist in the formulation of policy directions proposed by this DPA, with investigations focusing on the following:

• an appropriate zoning framework, including policies and D esired Character to deliver housing diversity, increased density and affordable housing solutions

• potential for complementary land uses such as education and recreation facilities and small-scale shops, offices and consulting rooms

• a review of the preferred Master Plan Concept identified in section 3 above, including consideration of a Concept Plan to guide development on the subject land, particularly areas of open space, stormwater management and the road network

• implications for the surrounding road network to be abl e to accommodate development on the subject land

• relationship between the subject land and the adjacent Rostrevor College, including the provision of pedestrian and cycle access as well as possible interface issues

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• integration and provision of walking and cycling opportunities between the subject land and t he broader locality, noting that Norton Summit Road is identified as a main road on the Bikedirect Network Maps while Glen Stuart Road is identified as a secondary road

• ability of the land to accommodate higher density housing taking into account existing topography, native vegetation and land prone to flooding

• potential for the subject land to be serviced by public transport

• potential risk of bushfires

• management of stormwater generated both within and outside the subject land, including the potential risk of flooding

• potential contamination within the subject land due to past activities

• an analysis of the environmental values of the subject land in order to protect identified high quality native vegetation and fauna habitats.

4.1 General Site Description & Locality The Area Affected by this DPA comprises approximately 19 hectares of land with extensive frontage to Glen Stuart Road, Kintyre Road and N orton Summit Road. The former Magill Secure Youth Training Centre currently occupies a substantial area in the western portion of the site, while the south-eastern portion of the site was previously leased to the Black Hill Pony Club and occupied by clubrooms and stabling facilities. Access to the site off Glen Stuart Road is limited to a single driveway to the Training Centre facility located just north of the Olive Street intersection. Access to the former Pony Club was via a driveway which extends from Norton Summit Road. No access to the former Magill Training Centre site is presently obtained from Kintyre Road, although there is access from Kintyre Road to the Yertabirriti Womma Oval. There are two water bodies on the site including: a large man made water storage structure in the south eastern area of the site and another water storage area in the lower central area of the site. This second water storage area is within the area highlighted as open space on the proposed new concept plan. There is very little information regarding the history of either of these water bodies, excepting that Rostrevor College has limited rights to use the water from the lower central water storage area for irrigation purposes. Medium and low density housing forms are located to the west of the area affected across Glen Stuart Road in the Campbelltown Council area, while lower density residential development generally exists adjacent the southern (across Norton Summit Road) and north-eastern (across Kintyre Road) boundaries of the Area Affected in the Adelaide Hills Council area. A number of aged / residential care facilities also exist within the locality. Rostrevor College is located immediately north of the Area Affected across Kintyre Road. A number of other schools also exist within the locality as well as the University of South Australia’s Magill campus. Major commercial and neighbourhood-level centre activities fronting Magill Road are located in close proximity to the Area Affected to the south-west. A light industrial area is also located south-west of the Area Affected across Glen Stuart Road. The Yertabirriti Womma Oval (2.12 hectares) is also located within the north-western corner of the area affected, adjacent the Kintyre Road and Glen Stuart Road intersection. The Oval is vested for the use of Rostrevor College during school hours and for general community use at other times. A number of other reserves, parks and sporting facilities are also scattered throughout the locality. Walking trails also exist within the generally locality,

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linking Campbelltown residents to the Morialta Conservation Park via Old Norton Summit Road to the south.

4.1.1 Existing Zoning The Area Affected is currently located in the Residential 1D Zone of the Adelaide Hills Council Development Plan. The Zone also extends across Kintyre Road to the north of the Area Affected, encompassing the land occupied by Rostrevor College. The Zone pr imarily accommodates detached dwellings at low-densities on i ndividual allotments, along with agricultural activities in suitable locations where grazing is required for fire or weed control. Detached dwellings are complying in the Zone subject to conditions, including a minimum site area of 929m2. Medium and higher density housing forms are not envisaged in the Zone, with residential flat buildings, row dwellings and semi-detached dwellings all listed as non-complying forms of development. Zones located adjacent to the Area Affected in both the Adelaide Hills Council and City of Campbelltown are detailed in Table 2 below. Land to the north, south and east of the Area Affected is also located in the Adelaide Hills Council Development Plan. Adjacent zones and minimum allotment sizes that apply with these zones for residential development are described below: Table 2:

Adjacent Zone Location to Area Affected Minimum allotment sizes (square metres)

Residential 1 Immediately north-east 1000

Residential 2 Immediately south 450 - 560

Residential 4 Immediately south 1860

Residential 5 South 325 - 450

In addition to the above residential zones, the Hills Face Zone is also located to the east of the Area Affected in the Adelaide Hills Council Development Plan. Land to the west of Glen Stuart Road is located within the City of Campbelltown. The Residential Zone appl ies to land directly opposite the Area Affected and west of Glen Stuart Road. The Zone anticipates a diversity of housing types on allotments down to 350m2 where located close to major transport, centres of a certain scale and large public open space areas. A portion of the Light Industry Zone in Campbelltown is also located south-west of the Area Affected across Glen Stuart Road. Overall, as confirmed by the Investigations Report, the relatively high number of zones and broad density expectations has resulted in a locality with varied or no clearly distinguishable character.

4.1.2 Topography The topography of the Area Affected comparative to current zoning is shown in Figure 1 below and comprises a general natural slope from east to west.

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However, the natural slope has been s ignificantly altered to facilitate the existing development of the land. Significant filling has also occurred, resulting in the natural drainage corridor being altered and pi ped. The natural gully which follows the remnant watercourse can be readily identified in Figure 1. The steepest sections of land are adjacent the Norton Summit Road and Kintyre Road frontages, predominantly within the eastern and south-eastern portions of the Area Affected. Significantly, slopes within these areas are up to 1 in 5 or 20%, which presents some barriers to medium or higher density housing forms. As a general rule, Figure 1 shows that allotments are typically larger in those locations where gradient are greatest. Figure 1 – Topography and Zoning of Area Affected

Source: Connor Holmes 2011

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Implications for Policy Amendment While the overall intent for the Area Affected is to achieve medium density residential outcomes, steeper areas of land within the Area Affected will generally require a less intensive form of development. The DPA therefore proposes policy that encourages:

• lower density residential development within steeper areas of land in the eastern portion

• medium density housing forms in flatter areas in the western portion or where land gradients are more conducive to supporting higher density housing.

The DPA proposes to include the whole of the Area Affected in a Medium Density Policy Area to retain some flexibility based on design outcomes and where construction costs can be met.

While the Area Affected is already located relatively close to existing shopping areas and services, a flexible policy approach is also proposed to allow opportunities for complementary non-residential land uses (eg. small-scale shops, offices and health services) to be developed to meet any identified future demand. Further, the Residential 1D Zone currently only applies to the Area Affected and land occupied by Rostrevor College to the north. Schools and ancillary activities are not specifically envisaged by the Zone provisions. Therefore, while the scope of the DPA is to review zoning for the Area Affected only, the status of the Residential 1D zone over Rostrevor College should be reviewed separately by the Council as part of future policy investigations.

4.2 Service Infrastructure

4.2.1 Water, Sewer, Electricity, Gas and Telecommunications Infrastructure The Area Affected is already serviced by stormwater, water, sewer, electricity, gas and telecommunications. Table 3 below summarises the infrastructure requirements for the site based largely on t he findings of the Investigations Report and advice from service providers. While the information below does not have direct implications for policy, it demonstrates that suitable service infrastructure can be provided to the land as required, subject to the future developers undertaking the usual financial contributions to provide, upgrade and augment existing services. Table 3 – Infrastructure Works

Infrastructure Availability Augmentation Other

Water (Stormwater infrastructure and management addressed separately under section 4.6)

The potable water supply currently has direct connection to a number of mains surrounding the Area Affected. The mains vary in size from 100mm diameter to 1000mm diameter, particularly along Glen Stuart Road where there are four water mains in the road reserve.

SA Water has advised that the current network has the capacity to service the future development of the Area Affected.

Approach mains are not required and currently there are no formal water supply augmentation charges in this area.

SA Water advised that there are various mains that can supply water to future allotments on the site.

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Infrastructure Availability Augmentation Other

Sewer Possible sewer connection points are located in the northern portion of the Area Affected, in Kintyre Road and Glen Stuart Road.

While SA Water has advised that direct connection to the existing surrounding mains is acceptable, some additional infrastructure maybe required outside of the Area Affected.

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Electricity A 66kV overhead main exists on the eastern side of Glen Stuart Road.

ETSA has advised of approximate augmentation costs based on an estimated number of dwellings. It is assumed that the existing infrastructure on the southern side of the oval is retained.

Additional stobie poles exist within the Area Affected which are used to provide power to other parts of the site, including the former pony club. These stobie poles will be removed as part of future demolition of the existing Training Centre.

Gas There is existing medium pressure gas along Glen Stuart Road.

Adequate gas supply is available for future development. Therefore, there is unlikely to be a need for any off-site infrastructure upgrades.

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Telecommunications The Area Affected and immediate surrounding suburbs have been assessed for broadband accessibility and Telstra has advised that ADSL 2+ should be available.

Telstra has a statutory obligation to provide telecommunications to all new homes.

The Area Affected also contains existing Telstra infrastructure which will need to be abandoned and removed as part of future demolition of the existing Training Centre.

4.2.2 Easements The Investigations Report identified a number of service easements that exist within the Area Affected, primarily relating to the Youth Training Facility. These include:

• an ETSA electricity easement from Glen Stuart Road immediately south of the existing oval, which is used for overhead and underground power. This will require distribution line clearances1 to buildings, which may impact on f uture building setbacks and h eights along Glen Stuart Road, particularly as the land rises significantly from Glen Stuart Road

• a number of SA Water easements located:

− between the existing pond and water tank on Kintyre Road, which contains a 250 mm diameter cast iron concrete lined water main

1 Powerline ‘clearance’ distances are established under the Electricity (General) Regulations 1997 and are measured from the maximum swing or sag of the powerlines. For 66kV overhead powerlines, vertical clearance distances to buildings generally range from 5.5m-6.7m, while horizontal distances generally range from 4.5m-5.5m.

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− between Glen Stuart Road and Kintyre Road through the existing oval, which contains a 390 mm diameter cast iron concrete lined water main

− on the eastern boundary of the Area Affected, which contains a 150 mm diameter cast iron concrete lined water main.

Implications for Policy Amendment While powerline setback distances will apply to future development along Glen Stuart Road, this is not considered to significantly impact on development potential of this area..

4.3 Transport and Movement Network

4.3.1 Existing road network The Area Affected is located on the eastern extremity of a modified grid street network. Based on the findings of the Investigations Report and related traffic analysis, this existing network is considered to provide excellent connectivity to the north, south and west, where the significant majority of open space, education, community and centre/retailing activities exist. The existing road and transport network located adjacent the Area Affected is described below. The Investigations Report also highlights the approximate traffic volumes of each of these key roads.

• Glen Stuart Road – a minor north-south collector road that: − forms part of an overall link between Magill to the south and

Newton/Athelstone to the north (via Morialta and Stradbroke Roads) − forms part of a link between Stradbroke Road and Glynburn Road (eg. trips

towards Firle Shopping Centre and surrounding areas)

• Kintyre Road – a local east-west road that includes a set-down / pick-up zone for Rostrevor College extending for 80 metres along the road, located immediately east of the intersection with Glen Stuart Road adjacent Rostrevor College

• Morialta Road – a minor east-west collector road, connecting Glen Stuart Road to Stradbroke Road (east) and to Montacute Road via local streets

• Norton Summit Road – a DPTI-controlled road that:

− provides access to/from Norton Summit and ot her towns in the Adelaide Hills

− forms part of the primary link between the Area Affected and major employment areas of Norwood (via Magill and St Bernards Roads) and the Adelaide CBD (via Magill Road)

• Moules Road – a minor collector road traversing between Glen Stuart Road and St Bernards Road, and connecting to Arthur Street (linking to Glynburn Road)

The Rostrevor College campus is a major contributing factor in respect to traffic movements in the locality, particularly drop off and collection of students on Kintyre Road during school days.

4.3.2 Public transport Although there are no public transport services operating immediately adjacent the area affected, there are a number available in the vicinity. The Investigations Report confirmed that it is possible that future services may utilise this section of Glen Stuart Road.

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Therefore, it is appropriate that the design of intersection treatments along Glen Stuart Road should accommodate potential future bus movements.

4.3.3 Walking and Cycling With regard to pedestrian movements, footpaths are currently provided on the western side of Glen Stuart Road, and on t he northern side and a por tion of the southern side of Kintyre Road. While the Investigations Report highlighted that footpaths should be constructed along the eastern side of Glen Stuart Road to support future development and pedestrian movement, this will require future investigation. Opportunities to provide additional pedestrian linkages and walking trail connections are discussed in section 4.8 below. No dedicated cyclist facilities are currently provided in the vicinity of the Area Affected, with cyclists required to share the road carriageway with vehicles. While some improvements are identified in section 4.3.4 below to provide for cyclists on Glen Stuart Road, this is beyond the boundaries of the Area Affected and will therefore require future consideration.

4.3.4 Future traffic volumes and proposed movement network Primary access to the existing Magill Youth Training facility is via Glen Stuart Road. However, the Area Affected also has extensive frontage to both Norton Summit Road and Kintyre Road. Due to the alignment and gradient of Norton Summit Road and portion of the Area Affected immediately adjacent the road, the Investigations Report confirmed that new road access to Norton Summit Road is not desirable, with Glen Stuart Road still providing the best opportunity for new road access given its current collector road status and available sight lines. Traffic consultants, Murray F Y oung and Associates, provided an assessment of traffic impacts associated with future development of the Area Affected for medium density residential development. This analysis was based on the following assumptions:

• potential for an additional 250 dwellings

• a new road will be established to provide a connection between Glen Stuart Road and Heather Road/Kintyre Road intersection

• up to three (3) new access roads will connect with Glen Stuart Road. Traffic Volumes Based on an analysis of existing daily traffic volumes (not including the existing trips generated by the Magill Training Centre which would reduce the future increase) and forecast volumes for key roads in the vicinity of the Area Affected, the Investigations Report concluded the following:

• volumes on G len Stuart Road are anticipated to increase but remain within the range typically associated with a major collector road

• daily volumes will warrant treatment of Glen Stuart Road access points (such as sheltered turn lanes or roundabouts)

• other surrounding roads will remain within volumes associated with existing functions/classifications.

Intersections/ road reserve treatments Potential impacts at key intersections in the locality were also assessed, with no major works deemed necessary.

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The preferred high level Master Plan Concept prepared for the Area Affected suggested potential for three (3) access points off Glen Stuart Road. These are generally located:

• almost mid way between Koongara Avenue and Olive Street,

• slightly north of Olive Street, and

• just south of Olive Street. The suggested access points were also modelled and assessed to determine their appropriateness and integration with the existing road network. This analysis concluded the following:

• the Glen Stuart Road intersections will operate with low delays and q ueuing. While not modelled, the access onto Kintyre Road would also operate with low delays and queues given the predicted low distribution of trips via this road

• roundabouts are not required from a c apacity perspective. This would not preclude consideration of a future roundabout(s) if desirable from a traffic safety / speed control perspective

• sheltered right turn lanes should be provided given the major collector function of Glen Stuart Road. Where sheltered turn lanes and as sociated medians are installed, minimum lane widths of 3.7 metres for shared vehicle / bicycle lanes should be provided or separate bicycle lanes accommodated.

Overall, the traffic analysis undertaken identified a num ber of matters relevant to the proposed rezoning of the Area Affected and DPA. These included the following:

• access to Norton Summit Road may not be appropriate due t o sight distance restrictions and gradient issues

• on-street parking should be ac commodated within the carriageway. At the densities anticipated, there should be m ore than adequate on-street parking to accommodate visitor demands for the future dwellings. Specific attention should be given to parking provision near high density sites to ensure parking is convenient

• the provision of three (3) access points on Glen Stuart Road is considered acceptable.

• direct access from future residential properties onto Glen Stuart Road should be minimised given its designation as a m ajor collector road. Larger lots fronting Glen Stuart Road would be preferable to minimise the number of additional crossovers, and driveways should be des igned to allow turnaround of vehicles on-site to exit in a forward direction.

• closure of Kintyre Avenue is not necessary or warranted.

Implications for Policy Amendment Overall, development of the Area Affected for a m ix of medium and low density residential development is not anticipated to adversely impact on local traffic conditions. The traffic analysis also suggests that minimal impacts will be experienced at key intersections as a result of future development. However, some intersection treatments may be necessary or desirable depending on the future layout and yield of development and should be considered through the development assessment and future development stages.

The DPA includes commentary as part of Desired Character that ensures that traffic is managed safely and efficiently within and outside the Area Affected, including:

• encouraging provision of three (3) access points to Glen Stuart Road and a single access point to Kintyre Road

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• minimising direct vehicle access off Glen Stuart Road and ensuring vehicles are able access and exit sites in a f orward direction, and discouraging future access onto Norton Summit Road

• ensuring the internal road layout provides for manoeuvrability of large vehicles and facilitates on-street parking, with specific attention to be given to parking provision near high density sites to ensure parking is convenient

• ensuring laneways are designed to allow for clearances for services, rubbish bin pads, etc.

In addition to the above, the Concept Plan for the Area Affected also shows possible access points and a desired internal road connection between Glen Stuart Road and Kintyre Road. Traffic management points are also identified which may require specific traffic management measures to ensure safety or improve efficiency depending on future staging, layout and yield of development.

4.4 Human Services A review of existing human services in the locality was undertaken as part of the Investigations Report, together with an analysis of the demand that will be generated by population growth within the Area Affected, particularly in respect to health, education, recreation and sport, child care, aged care, emergency services, and community services. Demand projections for human services have been based on pr eliminary Master Plan / concept plans for future development of the Area Affected. Projections have therefore assumed a yield of approximately 250 allotments, which is likely to result in approximately 625 additional people residing in the area (based on an assumed occupancy rate of 2.5 persons per dwelling). The Area Affected by this DPA is well serviced by a range of human services within the locality with:

• 5 public and private hospitals within 10 km of the Area Affected

• 9 public and private schools within 5 km of the Area Affected

• 6 childcare and early learning centres within 5 km of the Area Affected

• 15 aged care and retirement facilities within 5 km of the Area Affected. The range and distribution of these human services is detailed in the Investigations report.

Implications for Policy Amendment Future residents in the Area Affected will benefit from a range of existing services and facilities in the locality. Importantly, the above investigations clarify that additional human services should not be required to support the relatively small increase in population resulting from development of the Area Affected for residential development. Therefore, additional land is not specifically proposed within the Concept Plan for the Area Affected to support further human service activities.

Notwithstanding this, policies within the proposed Residential Zone are flexible enough to allow development of small-scale non-residential uses that support the local community (particularly child care, education and health and welfare facilities) where a future demand may be identified.

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4.5 Emergency Services Emergency services in the locality are highlighted in the Table 4 below: Table 4 – Emergency Services Locations Relative to Area Affected

Emergency Service Facility Location Distance (approx)

Metropolitan Fire Service

Beulah Park Fire Station

The Parade, Beulah Park 4.5km

Paradise Fire Station Darley Road, Paradise 5km

Country Fire Service East Torrens Group Norton Summit / Ashton 4km

SA Ambulance Service Campbelltown Ambulance Station

Montacute Road, Newton 2km

South Australian Police Firle Police Station Glynburn Road, Firle 3km

In relation to the Table above, it is noted that the Area Affected is technically within the CFS region, with Glen Stuart Road forming the boundary between the CFS and MFS regions. Bushfire risk and management is discussed further in section 4.7 below. 4.5 Site Contamination and Geotechnical Conditions Site contamination is regulated through the provisions of the Environment Protection Act 1993 and its Regulations. This legislation sets the processes and standards on how site contamination should be identified and managed by responsible parties. A Limited Environmental and Geotechnical Site Investigation – Magill Youth Training Centre report was completed by Parsons Brinckerhoff in November 2011 for the Area Affected and was supplemented in July 2012. These studies were preceded by two previous investigations2 that included a site history review as well as an assessment of the contamination status and geotechnical properties of specific targeted areas of the site. These previous investigations identified that extensive filling of the site had occurred during the 1970s to 1980s, in addition to further earthworks from 1995 to 2005, to depths of up to 10 metres of more. This has resulted in significant modification of the topography of the Area Affected. The environmental conclusions of the 2011/2012 Parsons Brinckerhoff investigations relevant to the DPA are that the nature of the impacts found do not preclude the land for residential development. However, it is noted that, due to the potential high costs, that early consideration of the volumes of fill and opt ions for onsite retention should be prioritised at the development planning stage. Further detail is provided in the Limited Environmental and Geotechnical Site Investigation – Magill Youth Training Centre, November 2011 report and supplement dated 9 J uly, 2012.

Implications for Policy Amendment The current Adelaide Hills Council Development Plan does not reflect the SAPPL in respect to site contamination. The DPA therefore introduces policy in the proposed Residential Zone that

2 Preliminary Site Assessment for Possible Soil Contamination prepared by Rust PPK, 1994 & Environmental and Engineering Assessment prepared by URS, 2005

http://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/LZ/C/A/ENVIRONMENT%20PROTECTION%20ACT%201993.aspx

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requires that development sites be remediated to an appropriate level prior to the division and development of the land.

4.6 Stormwater Management As highlighted above, the Area Affected has undergone significant earthworks and changes to the land form and topography over several years. While the original valley/creek would have drained in a north-westerly direction, this has been filled over time. The Investigations Report also suggests that a s ection of the upstream valley (ie. outside the Area Affected) appears to have been filled at some stage and no s ign of drainage connection to the downstream part of the creek line was found through survey. Significant investigations were undertaken by Kellogg Brown and Root Pty Ltd (KBR) in August 2011 and supplemented with further investigations in November 2012 due to the discovery of site contamination that altered previous stormwater management options. The investigations identified an upstream catchment that generally extends east with a contributing area of approximately 1.4 km2 and is characterised by relatively steep slopes and natural vegetation. The middle portion of the Area Affected also contains a heav ily vegetated area together with a pond, which appears to follow the original creek line. The investigations concluded that drainage from the area affected can be s plit into two areas, as follows:

• the Western Catchment which drains towards Glen Stuart Road • the eastern area which drains north-west towards Kintyre Road.

While there are few issues with the management of stormwater for the western catchment, the eastern catchment poses more difficulties as it conveys flows from a l arge predominantly undeveloped catchment east of the site and i s coupled with site contamination issues that make on site detention of stormwater difficult. The investigations undertaken by KBR conclude that suitable options exist to manage stormwater generated within the site as well as flows generated in the upstream catchment. Various options are possible to manage stormwater flows on the development site. The most appropriate solution will likely be bas ed on a c ost benefit analysis which will need to be determined at the development assessment stage coupled with further discussion with the local government authorities.

4.6.1 Water Sensitive Urban Design A key direction in the 30-Year Plan is to mandate water sensitive urban design (WSUD) for new developments to achieve both water efficiency and water quality benefits. The Investigations Report identified that WSUD could be achieved for the Area Affected, particularly through on-site stormwater capture for individual buildings (eg. through rainwater tanks) and capture and harvesting within the road network or public open space areas. In addition, the Investigations Report highlights opportunities to install bio-filtration trenches within open spaces surrounding the existing central water body as well as within a linear corridor along the eastern side of Glen Stuart Road. These could be used for stormwater quality treatment of the localised upstream urban catchment from the western part of the development, but requires more detailed investigation as part of future development options for the site.

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Notwithstanding the opportunities identified above, the Investigations Report also clarified that the topography and geotechnical aspects of the site may also limit opportunities for water harvesting (as discussed above). This includes: • practical limitations for capturing and storing treated stormwater due to steep grades

and the location of an existing water course through the Area Affected

• in addition to geotechnical limitations identified in section 4.5 above, it is likely that the Area Affected is underlain by fractured bedrock, resulting in highly variable storage and recovery conditions and g enerally not suitable for Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR). Detailed testing would be required to confirm the site’s suitability for ASR prior to future development.

A feasibility study outlining opportunities for stormwater harvesting and re-use within the eastern region of Adelaide was also recently completed as part of the ‘Waterproofing the East’ project. The project is being coordinated through the Eastern Region Alliance (ERA). According to the Investigations Report, first order modelling highlighted a potential to meet or exceed irrigation demands on existing public open s pace through a combination of small and large scale schemes. The Report therefore acknowledged that the investigated schemes could be expanded to supply harvested water to private consumers. This would require an extension to the distribution main (including additional pumping) to reach the Area Affected. The Investigations Report also highlighted that if such a scheme is implemented, it is possible that it could supply public and private open space using a recycled water reticulation main within the development. The future feasibility of this would need to be discussed with the ERA.

Implications for Policy Amendment The Adelaide Hills Council Development Plan already contains a num ber of Council Wide policies relating to stormwater management and water sensitive design which will be applicable to the development. The proposed new Residential Zone also requires residential development be developed with WSUD and the Desired Character Statement proposes to include text that promotes WSUD in the Area Affected, including harvesting, treatment and reuse of stormwater at the broader neighbourhood/street level and on individual development sites (where practical) to reduce demands on water resources and ensure sustainability. Text has also been included to clearly acknowledge the intended stormwater management function of the open space.

4.7 Bushfire Risk Glen Stuart Road forms the boundary between the CFS and MFS areas. Bushfire Protection Areas are identified within Development Plans and hav e been categorised into one of three bushfire risk levels – high bushfire risk, medium bushfire risk or general bushfire risk. There are also areas that are ‘Excluded’, which include existing townships and other settlements that have an adequate supply for fighting fires and suitable emergency vehicle access. Different planning and building requirements apply depending on the designated level of bushfire risk. The portion of the Area Affected by this DPA within the Adelaide Hills Council Development Plan is shown on Figure AdHi(BPA)/12 in the Plan as being ‘Excluded’ from bushfire protection planning provisions given that it generally forms a c ontiguous urban area and has mains water supply. The Area Affected is however, in relatively close proximity to the Hills Face Zone and extensive areas of protected native bushland (namely Morialta Falls Conservation Park), which is classified as a ‘high bushfire risk area’ and abuts a large council reserve (Windmill Reserve, Norton Summit Road).

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While proposals to construct a house or to subdivide land for residential purposes within an excluded area are not generally required to be as sessed against the Bushfire Protection provisions of the Development Plan, recent variations3 to the Building Code of Australia now include additional bushfire protection requirements for properties within 500 metres of a ‘high bushfire risk area’. These requirements will apply to development of a significant portion of the Area Affected as shown in Figure 2 below. New buildings in these areas must comply with the construction requirements of bushfire attack level BAL – LOW. Further, where new buildings in excluded areas are within 100 metres of an adjoining high bushfire risk area they are required to have an individual site assessment in accordance with Australian Standard AS 3959 – Construction of buildings in bushfire prone areas to determine the expected bushfire attack level that is applicable to the site. While a small portion of the south-eastern corner of the Area Affected is within 100 metres of a hi gh bushfire risk area, this area is unlikely to be developed for residential purposes based on stormwater management requirements. The Council-wide provisions of the Adelaide Hills Council Development Plan contain the following principle, which is considered relevant for future division of land in the Area Affected:

40 Land division within an area identified as being ‘Excluded Area from Bushfire Protection Planning Provisions’ on Bushfire Protection Area Figures AdHi(BPA)/1 to 14 should be designed to make provision for:

(a) emergency vehicle access through to the Bushfire Protection Area and other areas of open space connected to it;

(b) a mainly continuous street pattern serving new allotments that eliminates the use of cul-de-sacs or dead end roads; and

(c) a fire hazard separation zone isolating residential allotments from areas that pose an unacceptable bushfire risk by containing the allotments within a perimeter road or through other means that achieve an adequate separation.

Further, while Council-wide Objective 26 under the heading ‘Residential Development’, of the Development Plan seeks development of compact extensions to existing built-up areas, the following commentary is also included in the Development Plan to support this objective:

While a compact form of development is generally desirable, recognition must be given to areas of particular character or amenity, or to specific constraint, such as environmental or historical value, water catchment areas and areas of bushfire hazard.

Council-wide Principle of Development Control 82 of the Development Plan also states the following:

82 Residential development should minimize the potential for personal and property damage arising from natural hazards including landslip, bushfires, and flooding.

3 Minister’s Specification SA 78 – Additional requirements in designated bushfire prone areas, May 2011, Government of South Australia

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Implications for Policy Amendment The DPA does not seek to alter the primary land use in the Area Affected (ie. retained for residential use, albeit at increased densities). Further, the Area Affected is bordered by residential development to the north, west and south which are also excluded from bushfire planning provisions, and forms part of a c ontiguous and s erviced urban area. Therefore, the bushfire risk classification for the Area Affected is not proposed to be altered by this DPA.

However, given the close proximity of the Area Affected to areas of high bushfire risk, it will be critical for the future layout and design of land division to consider emergency and fire fighting vehicle manoeuvrability requirements (eg. turnaround areas) and access to bushfire prone areas to the east. Existing Council-wide Principle of Development Control 40, coupled with other Council-wide policies discussed above, includes requirements for this to be c onsidered at the land division stage. The DPA also includes text in the Desired Character for the Area Affected to ensure that internal roads will provide for the manoeuvrability of large vehicles, including emergency service vehicles.

Figure 2 – Portion of Area Affected where additional bushfire requirements apply-

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Future residential development proposed generally within the eastern half of the Area Affected will also trigger additional building rules assessment provisions for bushfire prone areas contained in the Minister’s Specification SA 78.

Provision for street hydrants and other fire fighting infrastructure will need to be considered as part of future land division in accordance with the Fire Service Guidelines and applicable Australian Standards.

4.8 Open Space, Habitat, Vegetation and Biodiversity Conservation

4.8.1 Significant and Regulated Trees An initial Aborist report was prepared by Tree Assessment Services in November 2010 that identified and assessed 272 t rees. This included 65 t rees located within the Norton Summit Road reserve. This report was supplemented with a further report prepared by Arborman Tree Solutions as a r esult of the recent changes introduced by the Development (Regulated Trees) Amendment Act 2009 and the Development (Regulated Trees) Variation Regulations 2011. The changes in legislation has resulted in the reclassification of some of the trees from ‘significant’ to ‘regulated’ and others which no longer meet the criteria for protection (due to being identified weed species). The arborist reports found that a central portion of the Area Affected contains numerous ‘regulated’ trees, many of which follow the alignment of the existing drainage line. There are also other non-regulated trees generally scattered about the Area Affected, with the majority of trees concentrated in the central portion of the Area Affected, immediately adjacent the dam and within the Training Centre carpark. A high number of these trees are likely to be located within open space areas due to their location. The Adelaide Hills Council Development Plan contains policies that support the Development Act 1993 in relation to the removal or damage to ‘regulated’ or ‘significant’ trees. It is not the intention of this DPA to amend any development plan policy relating to significant or regulated trees.

4.8.2 Open Space Open space facilities within the locality of the Area Affected are extensive and include a range of passive recreation spaces, active recreation spaces (eg. ovals and courts) and operational spaces (eg. drainage reserves). Some of this space is held in private ownership, such as institutional and educ ational establishments, while a large proportion is managed by Adelaide Hills and Campbelltown councils for use by the community. Open space in the locality is generally characterised by: • informal and na tural areas situated to the east and south-east of the Area Affected,

including linear reserves which follow watercourses and valleys and areas of high biodiversity value

• more formal spaces to the north, west and south-west, including structured parks with public playgrounds and other public amenities and facilities

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• regional-level facilities such as Morialta Falls Conservation Park in close proximity (walking distance) to the north-east, and Black Hill Conservation Park further to the north-east (approximately 4km). Horsnell Gully and Ferguson Conservation Parks are also within a short driving or cycling distance

• other large tracts of open space including Windmill Reserve, which immediately abuts the Area Affected, and large sporting facilities such as Kensington Gardens Reserve and Newton Sports Field in short driving distance.

The remnants of a natural gully running through the centre of the Area Affected, together with numerous significant and regulated trees (many of which follow the alignment of the watercourse), provides the opportunity for the establishment of additional open space and drainage reserves. A significant opportunity also exists to link open space within the Area Affected with existing reserves and w alking trails beyond the site. These will be hi ghlighted on the proposed new concept plan where applicable.

4.8.3 Biodiversity The Area Affected is exempt from the provisions of the Native Vegetation Act 1991, although some of the vegetation represents remnant woodland ecosystems. A comprehensive flora and fauna audit was undertaken for the Area Affected in January 2011 by EBS Ecology (Woodforde Biodiversity Assessment Report) and reviewed as part of the Investigations Report. The survey identified that the Area Affected provides an important habitat for a number of native birds, bats, mammals, reptiles and frogs. Following a review of the EBS Ecology Report, the Investigations Report concluded that the highest biodiversity and habitat values were identified in the central and eastern portions of the Area Affected, as shown in Figure 3 below. Figure 3 – Locations of Highest Biodiversity Value

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These locations contain the majority of remnant vegetation, with the remnant woodland and forest, creek habitat and the water storage areas considered important for native flora. Importantly, however, no threatened flora species were detected during field surveys and, based on s ite conditions and s pecies’ known habitat requirements, the presence of threatened flora species in the Area Affected was considered unlikely. While no development approvals are required with respect to state listed flora and fauna species under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972, two threatened fauna species were recorded during field surveys (the Common Brushtail Possum and Flame Robin) and additional state and possibly nationally rated fauna species are considered likely to occur. Therefore, while no threatened flora species or nationally threatened fauna species were detected during field surveys in the Area Affected, the EBS Report made a num ber of recommendations in relation to future development of the land, including, among others:

• avoiding disturbance of identified biodiversity areas, and potential development of a biodiversity corridor integrated with open space, walking trails and drainage areas

• preserving significant trees (see 4.8.1 above) and any trees with hollows within the balance of the Area Affected

• minimising vegetation clearance • undertaking weed and pathogen management.

Implications for Policy Amendment Overall, the Area Affected has reasonable access to existing open space, with potential to provide usable open space as part of the future development of the land for stormwater, biodiversity and recreational purposes.

The DPA therefore proposes a Concept Plan for the Area Affected that includes an open space system, linking the Yertabirriti Womma Oval adjacent the north-western corner of the Area Affected to the Windmill Reserve located adjacent the south-eastern edge of the Area Affected.

Most of the significant and regulated trees considered worthy of protection in the Area Affected are also contained within the open space area indicated on the Concept Plan, allowing for their future preservation and continued contribution to local biodiversity, and minimising the need for vegetation clearance.

New public open space in the Area Affected will therefore play a critical function in respect to stormwater detention, recreation, and significant/regulated tree and biodiversity retention. Consequently, it is proposed to reinforce this multi-functional role in the Desired Character and policy of the Medium Density Policy Area proposed to be introduced by the DPA. Notwithstanding the findings of the Woodforde Biodiversity Assessment, any future action that will or is likely to have significant impact on nationally listed species will require referral under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

4.9 Culturally Significant Sites / Areas

4.9.1 Aboriginal Heritage

The Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988 is the central legislation to protect Aboriginal heritage. Any Aboriginal site, object or remains, whether previously recorded or not, is covered under the blanket protection of the Act. As clarified in section 4.5 above, site history reports have confirmed site is heavily modified and f ill materials appear to be generally widespread. This is likely to inhibit any meaningful archaeological or anthropological field survey.

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While no registered Aboriginal heritage sites exist within the Area Affected, any sites or objects that may be found during future development of the Area Affected are protected under the Act.

Implications for Policy Amendment General / Council-wide policies already exist in the Adelaide Hills Development Plan that seek to recognise and protect areas and sites of cultural significance. Further, the ongoing development of land will need to meet the requirements of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1998. Consequently, no amendments are proposed to the Adelaide Hills Council Development Plan.

4.9.2 Non-Aboriginal Heritage No State or Local Heritage places exist within the Area Affected. However, the State Heritage listed ‘Rostrevor House’ (former dwelling) is located within the Rostrevor College grounds to the north of the Area Affected within the existing Residential 1D Zone. Two local heritage listed sites are located across Glen Stuart Road to the west of the Area Affected in the City of Campbelltown, namely: • King George Hall located off Chandler Court

• a former Matron’s Dwelling located at 8 H omes Court, Magill (immediately adjacent King George Hall site).

Implications for Policy Amendment Given the location of Rostrevor House within the Rostrevor school grounds, future development within the Area Affected is unlikely to impact on this State Heritage Place. Further, in addition to being physically separated from the Area Affected by Glen Stuart Road, the two local heritage sites identified above are situated behind areas of medium density housing and should not be impacted by future development within the subject land. In any event, future development that may affect Local and State Heritage sites will need to accord with the Development Act 1993 and Heritage Places Act 1993.

5. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED POLICY CHANGES 5.1 Zone Policies

5.1.1 Land use Based on the preceding investigations, it is recommended that the Area Affected primarily accommodate residential development at a range of densities, including affordable housing. Small scale non-residential uses (eg. child care facilities, health services, consulting rooms, shops, etc) should also be a ble to be accommodated to support the existing and future population. The DPA therefore proposes introduction of a new Residential Zone and Medium Density Policy Area for the Area Affected based on South Australia’s Planning Policy Library (SAPPL) (as discussed in section 2.4 of this DPA). The Residential Zone in particular encourages a r ange of dwelling types, including a minimum of 15% affordable housing, and envisages development of small scale non-residential uses that serve the local community based on any future identified demand.

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Given land values in the locality, however, it is considered that affordable housing outcomes may only be achieved if small allotments and efficient land development outcomes are facilitated. Therefore, the quantitative parameters proposed for the Medium Density Policy Area (eg. minimum site areas, site coverage, private open space, setbacks, building heights, etc) have been selected to facilitate more affordable outcomes and densities intended for the Area Affected. As noted in section 2.4, the Adelaide Hills Council is undertaking investigations as part of a Townships and U rban Areas DPA and has commenced a process of converting its Development Plan to the new SAPPL format. These processes are likely to result in adoption of the new Residential Zone in other areas within the Adelaide Hills Council. Therefore, the Residential Zone provisions are proposed to be simplified from those contained in the ‘model’ zone contained in the SAPPL, with more detailed policy guidance for the Area Affected provided by the Medium Density Policy Area. Further, following a detailed review of the existing policies within the Adelaide Hills Council Development Plan, it is considered that some policies from the General Section of SAPPL (eg. site contamination, site coverage, private open s pace and bui lding design and appearance elements) should be introduced as they complement and reinforce the more specific policies contained within the proposed Residential Zone. However, given that the Council is in the process of converting its Development Plan to the SAPPL format, relevant General Section policies are proposed to be inserted into the new Residential Zone as ‘local additions’ so that they apply only to development on the subject land. This will allow Council to continue with the conversion process and comprehensively review all of the existing policies in the Development Plan against the SAPPL. It is anticipated that this review and conversion process will result in a subsequent amendment to the new Residential Zone, which will place these additional policies back into the Council Wide or General Section of the Development Plan.

5.1.2 Density and Height While a range of densities are capable of being achieved within the Area Affected, the spatial distribution of housing density is primarily influenced by the topography. Potential exists, however, to establish medium density housing over a significant portion of the Area Affected, particularly areas whereby the slope of the land is minimal. Those areas which would be dev eloped at a l ower density are located adjacent to the Kintyre Road and Norton Summit Road frontages where the slope is of greatest influence. Appropriate densities are proposed to be guided by policy within the Medium Density Policy Area, including text in the Desired Character. While densities are proposed to vary based on topography, the Medium Density Policy Area seeks to achieve an overall net density (ie. excluding roads and i nfrastructure) of between 40 and 67 dwellings per hectare. To achieve this and ensure more efficient use of space, medium density housing forms in the order of 2 to 3 storeys will be encouraged on the flatter areas of the site while lower density housing forms are likely to be developed where the topography requires. This will also assist in achieving affordability objectives outlined above.

5.1.3 Open Space and Landscaping The Desired Character of the Policy Area articulates the need, role and function of public open space in the Area Affected. In particular, new public open space will play a critical role in respect to stormwater detention, significant trees retention and local biodiversity, as well as providing links to existing reserves and walking trails beyond the site. To reinforce its importance in the locality, open space and recreation linkages are also proposed to be

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indicated on the Concept Plan that supports the Medium Density Policy Area (see section 5.3 below). Policy that outlines the parameters for the inclusion of public open space areas that will from time to time be required for stormwater management purposes are also proposed.

5.1.4 Traffic, Parking and Access Traffic analysis has suggested that minimal impacts will be ex perienced at key intersections in the locality based on the residential densities and future resident population anticipated for the Area Affected. Possible access points and a desired internal road connection between Glen Stuart Road and Kintyre Road are also proposed to be guided by the Concept Plan that supports the Medium Density Policy Area (see section 5.3 below). This includes identified traffic management points that may require specific treatments to ensure safety and improve efficiency of the local road network depending on future staging, layout and yield of development. The Desired Character for the Area Affected also includes commentary to ensure that future traffic is managed safely and ef ficiently within and outside the Area Affected. Coupled with elements shown on the Concept Plan, this includes:

• encouraging provision of three (3) access points to Glen Stuart Road and a single access point to Kintyre Road

• minimising direct vehicle access off Glen Stuart Road and ensuring vehicles are able to access and exit sites in a forward direction, and discouraging future access onto Norton Summit Road

• ensuring the internal road layout provides for manoeuvrability of large vehicles and facilitates on-street parking, with specific attention to be g iven to parking provision near medium density sites to ensure parking is convenient

• ensuring laneways are designed to allow for clearances for services, rubbish bin pads, etc.

5.2 Amendments to Council-wide / General Policies The Investigations Report identified that some Council Wide policies in the Adelaide Hills Development Plan do not support the form of development envisaged. These include the following existing Principles of Development Control (PDC):

• PDCs 18 and 28(d), which discourage development on sloping sites • PDC 87, which encourages primarily single storey dwellings on sloping sites and

siting/visibility criteria which may not be achievable for the Area Affected • Objective 29 and P DC 83 which discourage non residential uses in residential

zones. • PDC 239, which also includes siting/visibility criteria which may not be achievable

for the Area Affected. Notwithstanding this, it is appropriate that these policies continue to apply to other development in the Adelaide Hills Council area until such time as they are reviewed more fully. The DPA therefore retains these policies, except where they relate to development in the Area Affected and shown on the new Concept Plan Figure R/1 (see section 5.3 below). 5.3 Concept Plan

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The DPA introduces a new Concept Plan (Concept Plan Figure R/1) to guide future development on the subject land. The Concept Plan provides broad guidance in relation to the location of the main vehicle access points, open space, stormwater detention and recreational links to surrounding areas. The key elements of the Concept Plan are reinforced by specific references within the Desired Character statement and principles of development control. 5.4 Complying Development Complying developments are prescribed in Schedule 4 of the Development Regulations 2008. The Residential Development Code, which is empowered under Schedule 4 of the Regulations, will continue to apply to the Area Affected. The following activities will therefore be complying in the Area Affected under the Code where they meet certain criteria:

• carport, veranda, pergola, garage, and other minor structures • single storey dwelling addition • new dwellings (under certain conditions).

Although the application of the Residential Code to the Area Affected could result in approvals being granted for single detached dwellings on allotments larger than sought by the proposed medium density policy area, it is considered that the risk of this happening is minimal due to several factors including the probable development of the site by a single developer. The DPA does not anticipate listing additional forms of development as complying in the proposed Residential Zone. 5.5 Non-complying Development The non-complying list contained in the State’s Planning Policy Library Residential Zone has been adopted, but specifies floor areas for consulting rooms, offices and shops commensurate with small scale non-residential uses anticipated by the Zone (ie. ranging from 80-100m2). 5.6 Public Notification Categories Schedule 9 of the Development Regulations 2008 prescribes public notification categories for various forms of development, including a r ange of residential and anc illary developments. While public notification categories can also be listed in the Development Plan, the DPA does not propose additional listings and therefore defaults to the listings in the Regulations. 6.0 STATEMENT OF STATUTORY COMPLIANCE Section 26 of the Development Act 1993 prescribes that the DPA must assess the extent to which the proposed amendment:

(a) accords with the Planning Strategy (b) accords with other parts of the Development Plan (c) complements the policies in the Development Plans for adjoining areas (d) satisfies the requirements prescribed by the Regulations.

6.1 Accords with the Planning Strategy

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Relevant strategies from the Planning Strategy are summarised in Section 2.2 of this document. It is the intent of the DPA to support the achievement of the Planning Strategy policies. 6.2 Accords with other parts of the Development Plan The policies proposed in this DPA are consistent with the format, content and structure of the Adelaide Hills Development Plan. The inclusion of relevant General Section policies from the State Planning Policy Library as ‘local additions’ in the new Residential Zone through this DPA will allow Council to continue with the conversion of its Development Plan to the new Library format and comprehensively review all of the existing policies in the Development Plan against the Library To avoid repetition between the proposed Residential Zone pol icies and t hose adopted at the Council-wide level through the conversion process, it is anticipated that the ‘local additions’ will eventually be deleted from the Residential Zone. 6.3 Complements the policies in the Development Plans for adjoining areas The policies proposed in this DPA will not affect the Development Plans for adjoining areas (as described in section 2.4 of this document). In particular, the medium density residential outcomes and housing diversity proposed for the Area Affected complements the range of densities anticipated for the adjoining Residential Zone in the City of Campbelltown. 6.4 Satisfies the requirements prescribed by the Regulations The requirements for public consultation (Regulation 11) and the public meeting (Regulation 12) associated with this DPA will be met.

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REFERENCES/BIBLIOGRAPHY 1. The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide (2010), SA Government.

2. South Australia’s Strategic Plan (2011), SA Government

3. Strategic Infrastructure Plan for South Australia 2005/6 – 2014/15 (2008), SA Government

4. Strategic Infrastructure Plan for South Australia – 2010 Discussion Paper (2010), SA Government

5. South Australian Planning Policy Library Version 6, SA Government (Department of Planning and Local Government)

6. Housing and Employment Land Supply Program Report (October 2010), SA Government

7. Magill Secure Youth Training Centre Investigations Report, Connor Holmes (on behalf of the former Land Management Corporation), September 2011 (and supplementary letter and attachments, Connor Holmes 14 November, 2012)

8. Adelaide Hills Council Development Plan (Consolidated on 12 April 2012), SA Government

9. Adelaide Hills Council Townships & Urban Areas Development Plan Amendment – Directions Report, URPS in association with Nolan Rumsby Planners, February 2009

10. Campbelltown Council Development Plan (Consolidated on 27 January 2012), SA Government

11. Arborist Report (Magill Youth Training Centre site), Tree Assessment Services, November 2010

12. Woodforde Biodiversity Assessment, EBS Ecology, 31 January 2011

13. Glen Stuart Road, Woodforde Master Plan Concept, Connor Holmes and KBR on behalf of the former Land Management Corporation, March 2011

14. Engineering Survey, Fyfe Surveyors, September 2010

15. Limited Environmental and Geotechnical Site Investigation – Magill Youth Training Centre, Parsons Brinckerhoff on behalf of the former Land Management Corporation, 9 November 2011

16. Adelaide Hills Council Bushfire Mitigation Plan (2008), Adelaide Hills Council

17. Adelaide Hills Council Strategic Directions Report – Issues Paper, Adelaide Hills Council, February 2012

18. Adelaide Hills Council Section 30 Development Plan Review, Adelaide Hills Council, May 2003

19. Adelaide Hills Council Strategic Management Plan 2011-12 to 2020-21, Adelaide Hills Council, 2011

20. Adelaide Hills Council Open Space Strategy, Adelaide Hills Council, 2002

21. Campbelltown City Council Development Plan Review, City of Campbelltown, April 2004

22. Campbelltown City Council Towards 2020 – Strategic Plan 2010-2020, City of Campbelltown, 2010

23. Campbelltown City Council Open Space Strategy Plan, City of Campbelltown, 2003

24. Eastern Region Alliance – Urban Stormwater Harvesting Opportunity Study, Wallbridge and Gilbert, November 2009

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25. Water Sensitive Urban Design Technical Manual for Greater Adelaide Region (2009), SA Government (Department of Planning and Local Government)

26. Creating Active Communities: Research Summary (March 2010), South Australian Active Living Coalition

27. Draft Development Principles Policy (guidelines for bushfire and structure fire protection measures), South Australian Country Fire Service, 23 March 2010

APPENDICES


GLEN STUART ROAD WOODFORDE (MAGILL TRAINING CENTRE)

Development Plan Amendment

THE AMENDMENT

By the Minister

Amendment Instructions Table

Name of Local Government Area: Adelaide Hills Council Name of Development Plan: Adelaide Hills Council Development Plan Name of DPA: Glen Stuart Road Woodforde (Magill Training Centre) DPA The following amendment instructions (at the time of drafting) relate to the Adelaide Hills Council Development Plan Development Plan consolidated on 24 January 2013. Where amendments to this Development Plan have been authorised after the aforementioned consolidation date, consequential changes to the following amendment instructions will be made as necessary to give effect to this amendment.

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words: ‘Except where shown on Residential (Glen Stuart Road) Concept Plan Figure R/1,’

N N

Land Division 2 Insert At the end of PDC 28(d) after the

words “…is steeper than a gradient of 1 in 4”, the words:

‘,except where shown on Residential (Glen Stuart Road) Concept Plan Figure R/1’

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Residential Development 3 Insert In the last sentence of the

supporting commentary under Objective 29 and before the words “New non-residential activities should generally not be located in residential zones…”, the words:

‘Except where shown on Residential (Glen Stuart Road) Concept Plan Figure R/1,’

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4 Insert At the beginning of PDC 83, the words:


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5 Insert At the beginning of PDC 87, the words:


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Appearance of Land and Buildings 6 Delete PDC 87 (f) and (g) N N 7 Insert New PDC 88 ‘Residential buildings should

(a) be sited on an excavated rather than a filled site in order to reduce the vertical profile of the building; and

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(b) should comprise material colours and finishes that complement those of surrounding developments.

Appearance of Land and Buildings 8 Insert At the beginning of PDC 238, the

words: ‘Except where shown on Residential (Glen Stuart Road) Concept Plan Figure R/1,’

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ZONE AND/OR POLICY AREA AND/OR PRECINCT PROVISIONS (including figures and illustrations contained in the text) Amendments required (Yes/No): Y

Residential Zone & Medium Density Policy Area 43 (new zone and policy area) 9 Insert Immediately following the Tourist

Accommodation Zone The contents of Attachment A. N N

TABLES Amendments required (Yes/No): N

MAPPING (Structure Plans, Overlays, Enlargements, Zone Maps & Policy Area Maps) Amendments required (Yes/No): Y 10 Replace Map AdHi/11, with: The contents of Attachment B. N N 11 Insert Immediately following Map

AdHi/90 The contents of Attachment C. N N

Adelaide Hills Council Zone Section

Residential Zone

Residential Zone

Refer to the Map Reference Tables for a list of the maps that relate to this zone.

OBJECTIVES

1 A residential zone comprising a range of dwelling types, including a minimum of 15 per cent affordable housing.

2 Increased dwelling densities in close proximity to centres, public transport routes and public open spaces.

PRINCIPLES OF DEVELOPMENT CONTROL

Land Use 1 The following forms of development are envisaged in the zone:

▪ affordable housing ▪ domestic outbuilding in association with a dwelling ▪ domestic structure ▪ dwelling ▪ dwelling addition ▪ small scale non-residential use that serves the local community, for example:

- child care facility - health and welfare service - open space - primary and secondary school - recreation area - shop, office or consulting room

▪ supported accommodation.

2 Development listed as non-complying is generally inappropriate.

3 Vacant or underutilised land should be developed in an efficient and co-ordinated manner to increase housing choice by providing dwellings at densities higher than, but compatible with adjoining residential development.

4 Non-residential development such as shops, schools and consulting rooms should be of a nature and scale that:

(a) serves the local community

(b) is consistent with the character of the locality

(c) does not detrimentally impact on the amenity of nearby residents.

5 The use and placement of outbuildings should be ancillary to and in association with a dwelling or dwellings.


Residential Zone

Form and Character 6 Residential allotments and sites should maximise solar orientation and have the area and dimensions to

accommodate:

(a) the siting and construction of a dwelling and associated ancillary outbuildings

(b) the provision of landscaping and private open space

(c) convenient and safe vehicle, pedestrian and cycling access and parking

(d) water sensitive design that enable the storage, and reuse of stormwater, where practical.

7 Residential allotments should be of varying sizes to encourage housing diversity.

8 Garages and carports facing the street (other than an access lane way) should be designed with a maximum width of 6 metres or 50 per cent of the allotment or building site frontage width, whichever is the lesser distance.

Design and Appearance 9 Dwellings and accommodation at ground floor level should contribute to the character of the locality and

create active, safe streets by incorporating one or more of the following:

(a) front landscaping or terraces that contribute to the spatial and visual structure of the street while maintaining adequate privacy for occupants

(b) individual entries for ground floor accommodation

(c) opportunities to overlook adjacent public space.

10 Residential development should be designed to ensure living rooms have an external outlook.

11 Entries to dwellings or foyer areas should be clearly visible from the street, or access ways that they face to enable visitors to easily identify individual dwellings.

Fences and Walls 12 Fences and walls, including retaining walls, should:

(a) not result in damage to neighbouring trees

(b) be compatible with the associated development and with existing predominant, attractive fences and walls in the locality

(c) enable some visibility of buildings from and to the street to enhance safety and allow casual surveillance

(d) incorporate articulation or other detailing where there is a large expanse of wall facing the street

(e) assist in highlighting building entrances

(f) be sited and limited in height, to ensure adequate sight lines for motorists and pedestrians especially on corner sites

(g) in the case of side and rear boundaries, be of sufficient height to maintain privacy and/or security without adversely affecting the visual amenity or access to sunlight of adjoining land

(h) be constructed of non-flammable materials.


Residential Zone

Site Coverage 13 Site coverage should ensure sufficient space is provided for:

(a) pedestrian and vehicle access and vehicle parking

(b) domestic storage

(c) outdoor clothes drying

(d) rainwater tanks

(e) private open space and landscaping

(f) convenient storage of household waste and recycling receptacles.

Private Open Space 14 Private open space (available for exclusive use by residents of each dwelling) should be provided for

each dwelling and should be sited and designed:

(a) to be accessed directly from a habitable rooms of the dwelling

(b) to be generally at ground level (other than for residential flat buildings) and to the side or rear of a dwelling and screened for privacy

(c) to take advantage of, but not adversely affect, natural features of the site

(d) to minimise overlooking from adjacent buildings

(e) to achieve separation from bedroom windows on adjacent sites

(f) to have a northerly aspect to provide for comfortable year round use

(g) not to be significantly shaded during winter by the associated dwelling or adjacent development

(h) to be partly shaded in summer

(i) to minimise noise or air quality impacts that may arise from traffic, industry or other business activities within the locality

(j) to have sufficient area and shape to be functional, taking into consideration the location of the dwelling, and the dimension and gradient of the site.

Site Contamination 15 Development, including land division, should not occur where site contamination has occurred unless

the site has been assessed and remediated as necessary to ensure that it is suitable and safe for the proposed use.

PROCEDURAL MATTERS

Complying Development Complying developments are prescribed in Schedule 4 of the Development Regulations 2008.


Residential Zone

Non-complying Development Development (including building work, a change in the use of land, or division of an allotment) for the following is non-complying: Form of Development Exceptions

Advertisement and /or advertising hoarding

Amusement machine centre

Consulting room Except where: (a) the total floor area is 100 square metres or less (b) the site does not front an arterial road.

Crematorium

Dairy

Farming

Fuel depot

Horse keeping

Horticulture

Hospital

Hotel

Industry

Intensive animal keeping

Motor repair station

Office Except where: (a) the total floor area is 100 square metres or less (b) the site does not front an arterial road.

Petrol filling station

Public service depot

Restaurant Except where: (a) the total floor area is 100 square metres or less (b) the site does not front an arterial road. *to discuss

Road transport terminal

Service trade premises

Shop or group of shops Except where: (a) the gross leasable area is 80 square metres or less*to

discuss (b) the site does not front an arterial road.

Stock sales yard

Stock slaughter works

Store


Residential Zone

Form of Development Exceptions

Warehouse

Waste reception, storage, treatment or disposal

Wrecking yard Public Notification Categories of public notification are prescribed in Schedule 9 of the Development Regulations 2008.


Residential Zone Medium Denisty Policy Area 43

Medium Density Policy Area 43

Refer to the Map Reference Tables for a list of the maps that relate to this policy area.

OBJECTIVES

1 A residential policy area comprising a range of medium density dwellings, including a minimum of 15 per cent affordable housing, designed to integrate with areas of open space, neighbouring centres or public transport nodes.

2 Development that minimises the potential impact of garaging of vehicles on the character of the area.

3 Development that supports the viability of community services and infrastructure and reflects good residential design principles.

4 Development that contributes to the desired character of the policy area.

DESIRED CHARACTER

Development in the policy area will comprise a range of dwelling types at medium and low densities which respond to the topography of the area. Small-scale, non-residential land-uses such as convenience shops, cafes, offices, consulting rooms and child care centres will also be developed where they do not negatively impact on residential amenity.

Water Sensitive Urban Design principles will be incorporated into the layout and design of the Policy Area.

Residential development will be connected to a landscaped network of open space which encompasses and protects the majority of existing trees located near the centre of the policy area while also providing a linkage to Yertabirriti Womma Oval which will remain a key open space facility for the broader locality. The open space network will also be integrated with a comprehensive stormwater management system which will include a landscaped detention basin located towards the eastern boundary of the policy area. Stormwater discharge will also be minimised through on-site stormwater capture for individual buildings and capture and harvesting within the road network where practical.

Development will ensure that traffic is managed safely and efficiently both within and outside the policy area. This will include the provision of up to three access points to Glen Stuart Road and a single access point to Kintyre Road. Direct vehicle access off Glen Stuart Road will be minimised and vehicle turnaround spaces will be provided to enable vehicles to access and exit sites in a forward direction. No vehicle access will be provided to Norton Summit Road. Internal roads will provide for the manoeuvrability of large vehicles, including refuse collection and emergency service vehicles, and provide sufficient space to maximise on-street visitor car parking. Land division design will minimise the use of cul-de-sacs. Specific attention will be given to parking provision near medium density sites to ensure parking is convenient. Laneways will allow sufficient space for vehicle clearances, services and rubbish bin pads.

A diverse range of dwellings will be developed on a variety of allotment sizes. Development in the western portion of the policy area, on flatter land, will feature higher residential densities than the eastern portion and near Kintyre Road and Norton Summit Road where steeper gradients will require larger allotments.

Allotment sizes and dwelling forms will establish a transition from higher density development near the centre of the policy area to the existing low-rise dwellings outside the policy area. To achieve this, higher density development will be centrally located and in close proximity to open space to ensure that residents with smaller areas of private open space have easy access to public reserves and that passive surveillance of public open space is promoted.

Buildings of up to three-storeys in height will be developed within the policy area where potential impacts on adjoining properties such as overlooking, overshadowing and traffic movements have been appropriately



addressed. Buildings will also be sufficiently separated to provide visual interest while also providing visual and acoustic privacy, as well as adequate sunlight to dwellings.

Buildings will be set relatively close to the primary street frontage to create a compact urban streetscape while also achieving visual privacy to dwellings from the street. Shading elements such as verandas, eaves and screens that provide for energy efficiency will feature on new dwellings. Development will provide articulated and varied facades which feature balconies, increased setbacks to upper levels and a range of materials in order to create visual interest and reduce the scale of buildings. The visual impact of garaging and driveway crossovers on the streetscape will also be minimised.

High quality structured landscaping will also be provided to mitigate large scale building facades, provide visual amenity and shade, and help establish a clear hierarchy of vehicle and pedestrian movement patterns across the policy area.

PRINCIPLES OF DEVELOPMENT CONTROL

Land Use 1 The following forms of development are envisaged in the policy area:

▪ affordable housing ▪ detached dwelling ▪ domestic outbuilding in association with a dwelling ▪ domestic structure ▪ dwelling addition ▪ group dwelling ▪ pergola in association with a dwelling ▪ residential flat building (buildings between 1 and 3 storeys) ▪ row dwelling ▪ semi-detached dwelling ▪ supported accommodation ▪ small scale non-residential use that serves the local community, for example:

- child care facility - health and welfare service - open space - primary and secondary school - recreation area - shop, office or consulting room.

2 Development should be in accordance with Residential (Glen Stuart Road) Concept Plan Figure R/1

3 The use and placement of outbuildings should be ancillary to and in association with residential purposes.

Form and Character 4 Development should not be undertaken unless it is consistent with the desired character for the policy

area.

5 In those parts of the Policy Area where the topography permits, medium density development that achieves gross densities of between 23 and 45 dwellings per hectare (which translates to net densities of between 40 and 67 dwellings per hectare) should be in the form of 2 to 3 storey buildings.

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6 Upper level balconies may extend 1 metre closer to the road boundary than the associated dwelling.

7 Dwellings should incorporate verandas, eaves and screens for shading and improved energy efficiency.

8 In the case of multiple dwellings on one site, access to parking and garaging areas from public streets should primarily be via a minimum number of common driveways.

9 Dwellings should be designed within the following parameters:

Parameter Value

Minimum setback from primary road frontage 3 metres

Minimum setback from secondary road frontage 1.5 metres

Minimum setback from side boundaries 0 metres

Minimum setback from rear boundary 4 metres or 0 metres where the rear boundary adjoins a service lane

Maximum site coverage 60 per cent

Maximum building height (from natural ground level) 3 storeys

* Minimum area of private open space other than for affordable housing

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Minimum number of on site car parking spaces other than for affordable housing (1 of which should be covered)

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10 Walls of dwellings and residential flat buildings sited on side boundaries should be in accordance with at

least one of the following:

(a) be located immediately abutting the wall of an existing or simultaneously constructed building on the adjoining land to the same or lesser length and height

(b) constructed in accordance with any approved building envelope plan

(c) the exposed section of the wall is less than 8 metres in length and 3.5 metres in height.

11 Sheds, garages and similar outbuildings should be designed within the following parameters:

Parameter Value

Maximum floor area 54 square metres

Maximum building height 5 metres

Maximum wall height (from natural ground level) 3 metres

Minimum setback from side and rear boundaries 0 metres

Minimum setback from a public road or public open space area 5 metres



12 A dwelling should have a minimum site area (and in the case of and residential flat buildings, an average site area per dwelling) and a frontage to a public road not less than that shown in the following table:

Dwelling type Site area other than for affordable housing (square metres)

Minimum frontage (metres)

Detached 180 minimum 7

Semi-detached 165 minimum 6

Group dwelling 150 minimum 20

Residential flat building 120 average 20

Row dwelling 120 minimum 5 Affordable Housing 13 Development should include a minimum 15 per cent of residential dwellings for affordable housing.

14 Affordable housing should be distributed throughout the policy area to avoid over-concentration of similar types of housing in a particular area.

15 Dwellings constituting affordable housing should be designed within the following parameters and have a minimum site area (and in the case of residential flat buildings, an average site area per dwelling) not less than that shown in the following table:

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Minimum area of private open space for ground level dwellings (square metres)

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Minimum area of private open space in the form of a balcony for dwellings above ground level (square metres)

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Minimum number of on site car parking spaces (1 of which should be covered )

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Land Division 16 Land division should create allotments with an area of greater than 120 metres, or in the case of

affordable housing allotments greater than 100 square metres.

17 Land division should result in a range of allotments consistent with the desire for medium density residential development, particularly in flatter areas.



18 Land division should result in minimal direct access points onto Glen Stuart Road.

19 Land identified for public open space purposes may also perform a stormwater management function provided:

(a) the stormwater management components will contribute to the amenity of the locality

(b) it would not unreasonably inhibit the use of the land for recreational purposes due to the frequency of inundation.

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Appendix 3

GLEN STUART ROAD WOODFORDE (MAGILL TRAINING CENTRE) Development Plan Amendment

By the Minister

Direct line: 8408 0522 File Ref: OC10/3278 03.36.1

11 June 2013 The Presiding Member, Development Policy Advisory Committee Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure GPO Box 1815 ADELAIDE SA 5001 Dear Sir,

Re: GLEN STUART ROAD WOODFORDE (MAGILL TRAINING CENTRE) Development Plan Amendment by the Minister

Council has worked with DPTI and Renewal SA on this project for some time and has appreciated the consultation undertaken to date. In general Council’s previously identified issues and concerns have been addressed, and relevant studies have been commissioned to address areas of concern to all parties.

However, while it has been a consistent design theme in all discussions that the steeper land on the eastern portion of the site would be for low density development, Council is disappointed that this theme is not clearly addressed in policy terms in the draft DPA. Council is also concerned about traffic impact on adjoining roads, the general 3 storey height allowance, and minimum allotment sizes.

Provision for Low Density Development:

The only guidance for low density development is provided in the SA Planning Policy Library’s Residential Development module, and in the Residential Zone module, neither of which provide guidance of specific relevance to this site.

It is noted that the Desired Character statement in the Medium Density Policy Area is the only part of the DPA in which low density development is guided. In the first paragraph, it is stated that:

Development in the Policy Area will comprise a range of dwellings at medium and low densities which respond to the topography of the area”

and in the fifth paragraph, it is further stated that:

A diverse range of dwellings will be developed on a variety of allotment sizes. Development in the western portion of the policy area, on flatter land, will feature higher residential densities than the eastern portion and near Kintyre Road and Norton Summit Road where steeper gradients will require larger allotments.”

However, no further guidance is provided by the Objectives, Principles of Development Control or the Concept Plan. This lack of firm policy is very likely to see great pressure from the eventual developers of the site to maximise medium density development in ways that are consistent with the DPAs policy content, but not consistent with the inadequately stated concept for the site (see Figure R/1).


In this regard, Council suggests that the DPA should be amended to provide clear mapping and/or policy criteria to identify the areas to which the statement “respond to the topography of the area” and the fifth paragraph statement, actually refer, and how they are to be implemented. This can be achieved by:

• showing the relevant areas for medium and low density development on the concept plan (Figure R/1); and/or,

• providing criteria which describe low density development areas as being, for example, land with a slope in excess of 10% or land to the east of a specified line, or similar; or,

• designating a separate policy area, with appropriate policy content for minimum site area and frontage, etc., in a manner similar to PDC’s 9 and 11 of the Medium Density Policy Area; or,

• by providing additional policy to address site specific issues such as slope, access, drainage, overlooking, overshadowing, etc for low density residential development - it is considered that tables similar to those in PDCs 9 and 11 should be included for low density development.

Generally, it is not clear how the statement “respond to the topography of the area” would be implemented in a development assessment sense. While it is stated that “steeper gradients will require larger allotments”, medium and high density developments on steep sites are common in European hill-towns, Hong Kong Island or Rio de Janeiro, for example. A clear statement in a Principle of Development Control that larger allotments in a specified range (e.g. 800 to 1000 m2) are required in areas with a slope exceeding, say 10%, would be of great practical assistance in ensuring that the Minister’s design intention indicated in the Desired Character statement will be implemented, despite any good case being made for medium density development on steep sites.

As Council is most likely to be the relevant authority for considering both the subsequent land division and site development proposals for the land in question, it is considered paramount that the DPA provide sufficient details regarding allotment sizes appropriate within a range of gradients (and why), what frontage widths are appropriate and how access should be arranged (e.g. one access point per allotment, or joint access arrangements, and what to do in the event “hammer-head” access is proposed.

Council also notes that designating the site as a “Medium Density Policy Area” is inappropriate as much of the site will not be used for medium density development. A more appropriate name for the policy area that reflects the intended mix of residential densities is considered necessary in this instance.

Traffic Impacts:

In addition, the draft DPA’s policy is based on a traffic analysis which assumed potential for an additional 250 dwellings3 (see section 4.3.4 of the DPA). Given the lack of policy guidance for low density development, and previous design concepts with up to 338 allotments (including residential flat buildings), the policy concentration on medium density development, and the lack of policy guidance to enforce a range of densities, the estimate of 250 additional dwellings is considered a little low. The potential for a greater number of additional dwellings is rather clear from the draft DPA’s current policy content. The traffic modelling should be updated to reflect this reality, or alternatively, the preferred approach would be to stipulate a maximum number of dwellings to be developed on the site, and to set this to 250. This would then negate the need to update the traffic analysis report and would ensure a mix of dwelling densities and keep traffic levels within the capacity of surrounding roads.

3 Note: This study is not referenced in the draft DPA


3 storey height limit:

Council is also concerned that the 3 storey height limit will apply over the whole site. Three storeys is appropriate for medium density housing on the flatter parts of the site, but is not appropriate for housing of any type on the steeper slopes to the east of the site. This matter can be addressed by providing a 2 storey height limit for lower density development or the steeper eastern part of the site, as a part of the additional policy development suggested above.

Minimum lot sizes:

Council is further concerned that the minimum allotment sizes of 180m2 for normal allotments and 130m2 for affordable housing allotments apply over the entire site. Again, such policy is not appropriate for the steeper land in the eastern parts of this site: a minimum allotment size in the order of 800 to 1000m2 is appropriate for that area.

On the flatter part of the site, in the area most appropriate for medium density development Council considers that the minimum allotment size should be in the order of 190 to 200m2.

Council appreciates being involved in this development process over the last few years, and trusts that the matters addressed above will be resolved in the finalisation of this DPA. Yours sincerely, Andrew Aitken Chief Executive Office



Item: 14.2 Originating Officer: Chris Button, Manager Governance Subject: Information Report – Council Resolutions Update File No: 09.3.3 SMP Goal: Goal 5: Open Effective & Efficient Governance SMP Key Issue: 5.6: Management & Administration

1. SUMMARY

The Council Resolutions Update is updated each month and outlines actions taken

on resolutions passed at Council meetings.

2. GOVERNANCE � Strategic Management Plan Goal 5: Open, Effective & Efficient Governance � Legislation Not applicable � Sustainability

Economic

Social

Environmental

Governance

� Budget Not applicable � Consultation Not applicable

3. RECOMMENDATION That the Council Action List be received and noted, and completed items

removed from List.

4. APPENDIX (1) Council Resolutions Update

Appendix 1 Council Resolutions Update

Date Meeting Res

No.

Topic Action Responsible

Manager

Progress Date of

Update

Estimated

Completio

n Date

Comment

7/02/2006 Council B31 Road Closure Basket Range Transfer road - Cranwell and others

adjacent Range Road

Tim Hancock In Progress 4/06/13 31/08/13 Surveyor to complete road closure

17/02/2009 Council 63 Sale, road closure - Confidential As per minute Tim Hancock In Progress 4/06/13 30/06/14 Surveyor now proceeding to do plan

prior to valuer being instructed

7/04/2009 Council 108 Building allotments -

Highercombe Golf Club

Investigate options & prepare report Tim Hancock In Progress 4/04/12 31/08/13 To Council workshop August 2013

2/06/2009 Council 194 Greenhill Playground Negotiate with landowners re land swap

as per minute

Tim Hancock In Progress 4/06/13 31/12/13 Awaiting meeting with DAC

20/10/2009 Council 354 Objection to Road Closure -

Unmade Road off Lobethal Road

Ashton

Explore alternative solutions for this

portion of the road and potential liability

issues that may arise due to the closing

of the road

Tim Hancock In Progress 4/06/13 31/12/14 negotiating with land owner

20/10/2009 Council 356 Proposed Sale/Road Closure

Basket Range

As per minute Tim Hancock In Progress 6/04/13 31/05/13 Surveyor to complete road closure

20/10/2009 Council 359 Basket Range Hall -

Infrastructure Grant

As per minute - develop a draft policy Tim Hancock In Progress 6/04/13 31/12/13 Surveyor to complete road closure

19/01/2010 Council 6 Summertown Institute Seek revocation of Community Land

Class

Tim Hancock In Progress 4/06/13 30/06/14 Boundary Alignment completed, report

being prepared for minister by

September 2013 seeking revocation

16/02/2010 Council B38 Disposal of Land - Scenic Hotel

Norton Summit

Arrange Sale as per minute Tim Hancock In Progress 4/06/13 30/06/13 With conveyancers to complete road

closure

6/07/2010 Council B177 Approval to Register Drainage

Easements Over Properties at 8

Tolmer Road and 2, 4 and 6 Gale

Street Woodside

As per minute Tim Hancock In Progress 4/06/13 31/12/13 Conveyancer preparing documents

23/08/2011 Council 256 Social Planning Reference Group

Terms of Reference

Submit future report to Council on the

range and scope of Council’s grants

Stuart Boyd In Progress 4/06/13 31/08/13 Consultant preparing report on grant

funding to Council by August

11/10/2011 Council 303 Sale of Council Land Approval to commence negotiations for

sale of land at Balhannah

Tim Hancock In Progress 4/06/13 Informal offer received awaiting formal

offer

22/11/2011 Council 342 MON - Highercombe Golf

Course

Investigate the future use of vacant

block at Highercombe Golf Course

Tim Hancock In Progress 4/06/13 31/06/2013 To Council workshop August 2013

13/12/2011 Council 377 Community Access to Council

Bldgs

Inform regular users re yearly bond etc Tim Hancock In Progress 4/06/13 31/07/13 Report to Council July 2013

27/03/2012 Council 71 Possible Road Closure, Walkway

between Priory Place and Sturt

Valley Road, Upper Sturt

Approved - proceed as per adopted

resolution

Tim Hancock In Progress 4/06/13 30/08/13 Surveyor to lodge final documents with

LTO

27/03/2012 Council 72 Future Use of Stirling Community

Shop Site

3 year lease approved with terms to be

implemented as per adopted resolution

Tim Hancock In Progress 4/06/13 31/12/13 Report to Council June 2013 re

community land issues

12/06/2012 Council 148 MON Naming Park in Balhannah For consultation Tim Hancock In Progress 4/06/13 31/12/13 Negotiations underway following

objection from previous land owner

12/06/2012 Council 149 MWN Community Shed, Uraidla Support location of Shed subject to DA

approval

Tim Hancock In Progress 4/06/13 31/12/13 Grant funding approved awaiting DA

Approval

26/06/2012 Council 165 Service Agreement – the Hut

Community Centre – Confidential

Item

As per minute Stuart Boyd In Progress 4/06/13 30/06/13 Final negotiations underway

28/08/2012 Council 214 Kersbrook Stone Reserve –

Heritage Agreement

Chief Executive Officer, or delegate, be

authorised to take all necessary actions

to bring the Heritage Agreement into

effect

Tim Hancock In Progress 4/06/13 30/12/13 Working on steps required for

rededication of the land

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Date Meeting Res

No.


Manager

Progress Date of

Update

Estimated

Completio

n Date

Comment


25/09/2012 Council 247 New Lease Agreement – 1 Main

Street, Crafers

Approved as per minute Tim Hancock In Progress 11/02/13 30/08/13 New lease with the approrpriate parties

needs to be presented back to Council

for approval to August Council

9/10/2012 Council 255 Realignment Road Burfords Hill,

Mt Torrens

Boundary realignment Tim Hancock In Progress 4/06/13 31/12/13 with LTO

23/10/2012 Council 270 Future Use of Woorabinda

Buildings

Report back to Council Tim Hancock In Progress 4/06/13 31/12/13 Engagement plan being developed

13/11/2012 Council 282 Community Land Status Deferred Tim Hancock In Progress 4/06/13 31/12/13 Report to Council June 2013

11/12/2012 Council 322 MON Commemoration WW1 Investigate Council's involvement Tim Hancock In Progress 4/06/13 30/12/13 Engaging stakeholders,developing

costings and investigating funding

options

11/12/2012 Council 314 Woorabinda Buildings As per minute re use and bookings of

building

Tim Hancock In Progress 4/06/13 31/12/13 as 270 - engagement plan being

developed

22/01/2013 Council 6 Road Closure Marble Hill Rd

Ashton

Approve Road Opening & Closing Tim Hancock In Progress 4/06/2013 30/06/2014 With surveyor for plan

22/01/2013 Council 7 Burfords Hill Road Mt Torrens Approve Road Opening & Closing Tim Hancock In Progress 4/06/13 31/12/13 with LTO

22/01/2013 Council 13 Water Reuse Birdwood CWMS Confidential item - as per minute Chris Button In Progress 3/06/13 3/06/13 Awaiting final design of dam to finalise

easement

26/02/2013 Council 48 Long Term Financial Plan Proceed to community consultation and

report back to Council

Tim Piper In Progress 30/05/13 30/11/13 Completed consultation. Feedback to

be reflected in next LTFP when 12/13

accounts prepared.

26/02/2013 Council 53 Elected Members Appointment to

Committees

Expand terms of Reference for the Rural

Land Management Advisory Group be

expanded to include 3 Elected Members

Marc Salver In Progress 4/06/13 31/08/13 Revised TOR to RLMAG June meeting

for consideration

12/03/2013 Council 68 Community Forums Report to be presented to Council in

September 2013 to review the format of

community forums

Chris Button In Progress 3/06/13 30/09/13 report to Council in September

9/04/2013 Council 81 Representation Review Commence process Andrew Aitken In Progress 3/06/13 30/10/13 Report to Council in July following

consultation on options paper

9/04/2013 Council 87 Confidential Items - Morialta

Barns

As per confidential minute Tim Hancock In Progress 4/06/13 Contract with purchaser

14/05/2013 Council 94 CEO Review Panel Sec 41 Committee - report to Council by

December 2013

Andrew Aitken In Progress 3/06/13 15/12/13 Report to Council in December

14/05/2013 Council 96 TORs for Advisory Groups 3 approved, remainder of TORs to be

reported to Council by 13 August 2013

Andrew Aitken In Progress 3/06/13 13/08/13 Report to council in August

28/05/2013 SPDPC 16 Illegal Dumping CEO take the necessary action to

discourage and ultimately prevent illegal

dumping on the council road reserve at 2

August Street, Birdwood

Chris Button In Progress 3/06/13 30/08/13 Signs installed 3/6/13 - monitoring to

continue

28/05/2013 SPDPC 18 Draft Tree Management Policy Proceed to community consultation and

report back to Council

David Waters In Progress 29/05/13 23/07/13 Consultation period will be 5/6/13 -

28/6/13

28/05/2013 SPDPC 21 MON - Report on Prevention of

Illegal Dumping

Provide a detailed report, including

costings, to Council on the effectiveness

of preventing illegal dumping on the road

reserve adjacent 2 August Street,

Birdwood by no later than 27 August

2013

Chris Button In Progress 4/06/13 30/08/13 Signs installed 3/6/13 - monitoring to

continue


Date Meeting Res

No.


Manager

Progress Date of

Update

Estimated

Completio

n Date

Comment


28/05/2013 SPDPC 22 MON - Lobethal Amplification

Cables

The completion of the undergrounding of

amplification cables in Main Street

Lobethal, be referred to the CEO for

costing and then to Council for

consideration in the 2013/14 budget

Tim Hancock In Progress 4/06/13 30/06/13 Costings & scoping underway


ADELAIDE HILLS COUNCIL MEETING 11 June May 2013

CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS ITEM

Item: 15.1 Originating Officer: Nick Day, Manager External Relations & Marketing Responsible Director: Tim Piper, Director Finance Subject: Santos Tour Down Under 2013 and 2014 File No: 04.38.4 SMP Goal: 1: A Healthy, Safe, Engaged and Connected

Community

SMP Key Issue: 1.3: Community Participation Partnership & Support

1. Santos Tour Down Under 2013 & 2014 – Exclusion of the Public

Moved Cr S/- Cr

Pursuant to Section 90(2) and (3)(d) of the Local Government Act 1999, an order be made that the public, with the exception of appropriate Council staff – CEO, Andrew Aitken, Director Engineering, Tim Hancock, Director Planning & Development Services, Marc Salver, Director Finance, Tim Piper, Manager External Relations & Marketing, Nick Day, and Minute Secretary, Pam Williams, be excluded from attendance at the meeting in order to receive, discuss or consider in confidence any information or matter relating to Section 90(3)(d):

(d) commercial information of a confidential nature (not being a trade

secret) the disclosure of which –

(i) could reasonably be expected to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied the information, or to confer a commercial advantage on a third party; and

(ii) would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest

Adelaide Hills Council Meeting 11 June 2013 Santos TDU 2013 & 2014 – CONFIDENTIAL ITEM

3. Santos Tour Down Under 2013 & 2014 – Period of Confidentiality

Moved Cr S/- Cr

That having considered this matter in confidence under section 90(2) and 90 (3)(d) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Council, pursuant to section 91(7) of the Local Government Act 1999, orders that the documents, reports and minutes pertaining to this matter, including discussions and considerations, be retained in confidence until the negotiations are finalised and the contracts signed, but no longer than 12 months, pursuant to section 91(9). That, pursuant to section 91(9)(c) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to release documents at the conclusion of the period of confidentiality.