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Matched Legal Cases: ['Application No. 552', 'art\n1', 'ART.\n1', 'Application No. 1228', 'Application No. 1228', 'Application No. 430']

Minutes of Planning Meeting - 3 December 2008
on Wednesday, 3 December, 2008
NOTE: Councillor McMurdo arrived at the meeting at 6.41 pm. She was not present for Apologies.
Rev. Steve Bryan, from St John’s Anglican Church Beecroft, opened the Meeting in prayer.
COUNCILLOR BROWNE declared a non-significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 1 – Erection of a Dwelling House and Front Fence – 15 Shields Lane, Pennant Hills. Refer to that Item for details.
COUNCILLOR MILLS declared a significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 3 - Heritage Advisory Committee - Community Representation. Refer to that Item for details.
THAT the Minutes of the Planning Meeting held on Wednesday 19 November 2008 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.
7 RM9/08 Rescission Motion - Development Application - Demolition of Outbuildings, Alterations to the Existing Dwelling and Subdivision of One Allotment into Two Allotments - 20 Nyara Road Mt Kuring-Gai
(DA/552/2008)
THAT the resolution adopted at the Planning Meeting held on 19 November 2008 in respect of Item 1, Development Application – Demolition of Outbuildings, Alterations to the Existing Dwelling and Subdivision of One Allotment into Two Allotments – 20 Nyara Road Mt Kuring-Gai namely:-
"THAT Council adhere to its previous decision to refuse Development Application No. 552/08 for the demolition of outbuildings, alteration to the existing dwelling and subdivision of one allotment into two allotments at Lot 27 DP 6358, No. 20 Nyara Road, Mt Kuring-gai due to concerns regarding the non-compliance of the driveway access, the gum tree on the neighbouring property, solar access to the neighbouring property at the rear of the block and drainage issues."
AGAINST: Councillors Browne, Martin, McMurdo, Mills and Smart
1. Council defer the decision on the Section 82 Review to allow the Applicant to work with Council officers to further address the objections raised by concerned residents.
2. An on-site meeting be arranged between the relevant Council officers, the Applicant, residents and Councillors.
Items 1, 3, and 4 were withdrawn for discussion. It was noted that Item 8 did not require determination by Council as its purpose was to provide further information in respect of Council’s consideration of the Rescission Motion at Item 7.
THAT the recommendations in respect of items 2, 5 and 6 be adopted.
FOR: Councillors Berman, BROWNE, EVANS, CHOPRA, HUTCHENCE, MARTIN, MCMURDO, MILLS, RUSSELL, SMART.
1 PLN230/08 Erection of a dwelling house and front fence - 15 Shields Lane, Pennant Hills
(DA/1228/2008)
NOTE: COUNCILLOR BROWNE declared a non-significant non-pecuniary interest in this item under Clause 51A of Council's Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). As stated on the Declaration of Interest form by COUNCILLOR BROWNE, the nature of the interest was “Mrs Barbara Baker, who was an objector re Item 1 DA/1228/08, is known to me as an ex-Councillor and an active member of the Pennant Hills community over many years”, and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “The circumstances in which I know Mrs Baker would have no bearing on the way I would vote on the development application”. COUNCILLOR BROWNE remained present for discussion and voting on the item.
Mrs Barbara Baker, of Pennant Hills, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Peter Baker, of Pennant Hills, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Damien Klassen, of Pennant Hills, addressed Council regarding this item.
MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Martin, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT Council approve Development Application No. 1228/2008 for the erection of a dwelling-house and front fence at Lot 1, DP 1086210, No. 15 Shields Lane Pennant Hills, in accordance with the conditions contained in Schedule 1 attached to Report No. PLN230/08, as amended by the following requirements:
1. The description of the development consent remove any reference to a "front fence".
2. Add an additional condition of consent stating: "The proposed front courtyard fencing does not form part of this development consent. All fencing forward of the front building alignment shall be removed from the construction certificate plans."
3. Add an additional condition of consent stating: "A 1.8 metre high lapped and capped timber fence shall be constructed on the rear property boundary and the side property boundaries behind the front building alignment at the sole cost of the applicant."
4. Add an additional condition of consent stating: "Prior to the issue of a construction certificate, the applicant shall submit amended plans to Council or an accredited certifier demonstrating that the building has been moved forward on the lot in a manner that results in the garage being located no more than six metres from the front property boundary.
5. Add an additional condition stating: "Prior to the issue of an occupation certificate, the applicant shall obtain a certificate from a qualified acoustic engineer certifying that the proposed Home Theatre room has been constructed in a manner that incorporates appropriate acoustic insulation materials that will prevent noise from electronic equipment emanating from the dwelling".
AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR BERMAN,
THAT Council approve Development Application No. 1228/2008 for the erection of a dwelling-house and front fence at Lot 1, DP 1086210, No. 15 Shields Lane Pennant Hills, in accordance with the conditions contained in Schedule 1 attached to Report No. PLN230/08.
THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR BERMAN, WAS PUT AND LOST.
THE MOTION MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MARTIN, seconded by COUNCILLOR EVANS, WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
2 PLN232/08 Development Application - Construction of multi-unit housing comprising two dwellings - 12 Stuart Avenue Normanhurst
(DA/430/2008)
THAT Development Application No. 430/2008 for the demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of a multi-unit housing comprising two dwellings and Torrens title subdivision at Lot 7 DP 8354 No. 12 Stuart Avenue, Normanhurst be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 attached to Report No. PLN232/08.
3 PLN223/08 Heritage Advisory Committee - Community Representation
(F2008/00017)
NOTE: COUNCILLOR MILLS declared a significant non-pecuniary interest in this item under Clause 51A of Council's Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). As stated on the Declaration of Interest form by COUNCILLOR MILLS, the nature of the interest was “I have served on a committee with one of the applicants for Item 3”. COUNCILLOR MILLS was not present at, or in sight of, the Meeting when the matter was being debated or voted on.
3. Councillor Evans’ membership status on the Heritage Advisory Committee be amended from an alternate representative to an appointed representative.
4 PLN231/08 Draft Amendments to the Community Uses Development Control Plan - After Exhibition
(F2004/07448)
Ms Marcia Horvai, on behalf of the Pennant Hills District Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding this item.
5 PLN235/08 Local Development Performance Monitoring Report 2007 - 2008
(F2007/01232)
6 PLN238/08 Frequency of Planning Meetings
(F2005/01146-02)
8 PLN243/08 Supplementary Information Report - Demolition of outbuildings, alterations to the existing dwelling and subdivision of one allotment into two allotments - 20 Nyara Road, Mt Kuring-gai
NOTE: The information contained in this Report related to Council’s consideration of the Rescission Motion at Item 7. No Council resolution was required in respect of this item.
THE MEETING terminated at 7.55 pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday, 17 December, 2008, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.