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HELD ON, TUESDAY 19TH OCTOBER, 2004 AT 6:25 P.M.
East Ward - Cr D. Sullivan (until 8.15 p.m.)
Manager Infrastructure, Maintenance & Construction Mr. P. Stone.
CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, 12TH OCTOBER, 2004.
259 RESOLUTION: (Kenny/Notley-Smith) that the Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 12th October, 2004 (copies of which were circulated to all Councillors) be and are hereby confirmed as a correct record of the proceedings of that meeting.
CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE EXTRAORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, 28TH SEPTEMBER, 2004.
260 RESOLUTION: (Belleli/Notley-Smith) that the Minutes of the Extraordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 28th September, 2004 (copies of which were circulated to all Councillors) be and are hereby confirmed as a correct record of the proceedings of that meeting.
CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, 21ST SEPTEMBER, 2004.
261 RESOLUTION: (Nash/Notley-Smith) that the Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 21st September, 2004 (copies of which were circulated to all Councillors) be and are hereby confirmed as a correct record of the proceedings of that meeting.
(a) Cr Sullivan declared a Non-Pecuniary interest in Item 6.2, Mayoral Minute 76/2004 – Des Renford Aquatic Centre Charity Day as he is a patron of Des Renford Chair of Heart Research at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.
(b) His Worship the Mayor, Cr M. Matson declared a Non-Pecuniary interest in Item 8.4, Acting Director Asset & Infrastructure Services' Report 78/2004 - Proposed Lease of Portion of Melody Street, Coogee, to Coogee Public School as his daughter attends Coogee Public School.
(c) Cr Woodsmith declared a Pecuniary interest in Item 9.1, Director Governance, Management & Information Services' Report 32/2004 - Legal Services Tender No. T020/04 as her son is a partner in a legal firm which submitted a tender.
(d) Cr Andrews declared a Pecuniary interest in Item 9.1, Director Governance, Management & Information Services' Report 32/2004 - Legal Services Tender No. T020/04 as his aunty is a partner in a legal firm which tendered.
(e) Cr Daley declared a Pecuniary interest in Item 9.1, Director Governance, Management & Information Services' Report 32/2004 - Legal Services Tender No. T020/04 as his spouse is a employee of one of the tenderers.
RESOLVED: (Notley-Smith/Nash) that the meeting be adjourned at 6.30 p.m. to permit members of the public entitled and wishing to address the assembled Councillors.
1. Mr Jason Young, 5 Tower Street, Coogee on Item 10.1, Director Planning & Community Development's Report 83/2004 - 7 Tower Street, Coogee.
2. Mr Murray Wood, 50 Bronte Road, Bondi Junction on Item 10.1, Director Planning & Community Development's Report 83/2004 - 7 Tower Street, Coogee.
3. Mr Chris Noonan, 82 Beach Street, Coogee on Item 10.2, Director Planning & Community Development's Report 84/2004 - 88 Beach Street, Coogee.
4. Mr Spiro Stavis, 110-114 Kippax Street, Surry Hills on Item 10.2, Director Planning & Community Development's Report 84/2004 - 88 Beach Street, Coogee.
5. Mr Damien Barker, 101 Sussex Street, Sydney on Item 10.3, Director Planning & Community Development's Report 85/2004 - 141-151 Alison Road, Randwick.
The meeting was further adjourned at 7.06 p.m. and was resumed at 7.24 p.m.
(The Mayor vacated the Chair and the Deputy Mayor assumed the Chair.)
6.1 MAYORAL MINUTE 75/2004 - CLARIFICATION OF ABORIGINAL STREET NAMES. (F2004/07141)
(The Mayor again assumed the Chair.)
262 RESOLUTION: (His Worship the Mayor, M. Matson) that Council will amend the list of indigenous street names for the new streets on the Bundock Street site to read as follows:
1) "Galu" (brolga)
2) "Gumara" (possum)
3) "Munda" (black snake)
4) "Nagun" (brown snake)
5) "Djirama" (Tea Tree)
6) "Marida" (fish hawk)
7) "Hennegar" (shark)
8) "Banburaang" (bearded dragon or jackie lizard)
9) "Dooligah" (mythical man)
10) "Namuraag" (wattle tree)
11) "Burragulung" (wallaby)
12) "Budjan" (bird)
13) "Joongah" (octopus)
14) "Muggadaang" (blue tongue lizard)
6.2 MAYORAL MINUTE 76/2004 – DES RENFORD AQUATIC CENTRE CHARITY DAY. (98/S/2620)
(Cr Sullivan had previously declared non-pecuniary interest in this item – see Agenda Item 4 of these minutes.)
263 RESOLUTION: (His Worship the Mayor, M. Matson) that Council vote $5320.40 to cover the costs associated with Council’s contribution towards the organising and staging of the Des Renford Family Day and Swim Challenge to be held on Sunday 31st October 2004 for the purpose of raising money for the Victor Chang Cardiac Foundation and that funds be identified in the next Quarterly Review.
6.3 MAYORAL MINUTE 77/2004 - SAINT GEORGE COPTIC CHURCH FETE - REQUEST FOR WAIVING OF FEES. (P/012536)
264 RESOLUTION: (His Worship the Mayor, Cr M. Matson) that:
a) Council vote $2,096.00 to cover the fees associated with the 2004 Saint George Coptic Orthodox Church Community Fete and funds be allocated from the Contingency Fund 2004/05;
c) that the Mayor’s representative shall be given the opportunity to address the event on behalf of Council.
6.4 MAYORAL MINUTE 78/2004 - WAIVING OF FEES - SOUTH MAROUBRA VILLAGE GREEN ART SHOW AND CAROLS BY CANDELIGHT - 2004. (98/S/1720)
265 RESOLUTION: (His Worship the Mayor, Cr M. Matson) that:
a) Council vote $85.00 to cover the fees associated with the Art Exhibition and funds be charged to the Contingency Fund 2004/05;
b) Council vote $1,906.00 to cover the fees associated with the Carols by Candlelight event and funds be charged to the Contingency Fund;
d) the Mayor’s representative shall be given the opportunity to address the event on behalf of Council.
6.5 MAYORAL MINUTE 79/2004 - WAIVING OF FEES - CAROLS BY THE SEA 2004 - ST PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH - SOUTH COOGEE. (98/S/1219)
266 RESOLUTION: (His Worship the Mayor, Cr M. Matson) that:
a) Council vote $1,871.80 to cover the fees associated with the event and funds be allocated from the Contingency Fund 2004/05;
c) the Mayor’s representative shall be given the opportunity to address the event on behalf of Council.
7.1 GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT 31/2004 - DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST RETURNS. (98/S/0077)
267 RESOLUTION: (Andrews/Belleli) that:
(a) the contents of the General Manager’s Report 31/2004 dated 7th October, 2004 be received and noted; and
(b) it be noted that the Disclosure of Interests Register has been tabled at the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on 19th October, 2004.
7.2 GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT 32/2004 - UPDATE – INTERIM MANAGEMENT - SNAPE PARK TENNIS CENTRE. (F2004/ 06336)
268 RESOLUTION: (Notley-Smith/Sullivan) that the contents of the General Manager’s Report No. 32/2004 be noted.
7.3 GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT 33/2004 - HEFFRON PARK - PLAN OF MANAGEMENT. (F2004/06879)
269 RESOLUTION: (Sullivan/Belleli) that:
a) $100,000 be allocated from the Section 94 contributions;
b) a draft Plan of Management for Heffron Park is prepared and brought back to Council within 9 months;
c) regular updates are provided to the Councillors on the progress of this project; and
d) the Ward Councillors form part of the User/Working Committee to develop the Plan of Management for the site.
MOTION: (Notley-Smith/Daley) that:
b) a draft Plan of Management for Heffron Park be prepared and brought back to Council within 9 months; and
c) regular updates be provided to the Councillors on the progress of this project.
AMENDMENT: (Sullivan/Belleli) SEE RESOLUTION.
8. ACTING DIRECTOR ASSET & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES’ REPORTS.
8.1 ACTING DIRECTOR ASSET & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES' REPORT 75/2004 - COUNCIL OWNED FICCUS HILLII GROWING OUTSIDE 2 GREVILLE STREET, CLOVELLY. (R/0346/03)
270 RESOLUTION: (Hughes/Woodsmith) that this tree be retained with pruning of its air roots being undertaken, until such time as there is an adverse financial impact for Council in its retention.
MOTION: (Andrews/Daley) that the Council-owned Ficus microcarpa var. ‘Hillii’ (Hill’s Weeping fig) growing on the nature strip outside 2 Greville Street, Clovelly, be removed and replaced with a more appropriate tree species – as per Council’s Street Tree Masterplan. LOST.
Cr Sullivan indicated he wished to raise a point of order and was recognised by the Mayor. Subsequently, Cr Sullivan was expelled after being called upon by the Mayor three times to specifically outline the actual point of order Cr Sullivan had been calling. The Mayor called on Cr Sullivan three times to unreservedly apologise. As this apology was not forthcoming, the Mayor expelled Cr Sullivan from the meeting in accordance with Clause 43 (4) of that Code.
MOTION (FURTHER) (Hughes/Woodsmith) SEE RESOLUTION.
8.2 ACTING DIRECTOR ASSET & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES' REPORT 76/2004 - 2004-2005 LOCAL AMENITY PROJECT FUNDING. (F2004/06616)
271 RESOLUTION: (Hughes/Woodsmith) that:
d) it be noted that the ‘conclusion” of the report should read “......should be reallocated to the Council’s Financial Reserve, pending the General Manager’s organisational review”; and
e) a report be submitted providing an update on discussions with the R.T.A. to update Council on the Bicycle Plan funding to allow the Council to be aware of how quickly the funding can be put to the intended purpose, if the funding is forthcoming.
MOTION: (Notley-Smith/Belleli) that:
b) Council re-allocate the $269,500 allocated for projects which did not receive Roads & Traffic Authority funding in 2004-2005, to Council’s Financial Reserve, pending the General Manager’s organisational review and a further report being submitted to Council; and
c) Council re-allocate the $50,000 allocated for implementation of the Randwick Bicycle Plan to the Council’s Financial Reserve, pending the General Manager’s organisational review and a further report being submitted to Council.
AMENDMENT: (Hughes/Woodsmith) SEE RESOLUTION.
8.3 ACTING DIRECTOR ASSET & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES' REPORT 77/2004 - PATHWAY LIGHTING AT MALABAR WETLANDS, MAROUBRA. (F2004/07519)
272 RESOLUTION: (Andrews/Belleli) that community consultation take place in respect to the proposed installation of the lights along the northern pathway at Malabar wetlands.
8.4 ACTING DIRECTOR ASSET & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES' REPORT 78/2004 - PROPOSED LEASE OF PORTION OF MELODY STREET, COOGEE, TO COOGEE PUBLIC SCHOOL. (F2004/07133 xr R/0516/00)
(His Worship the Mayor, Cr M. Matson, had previously declared a non-pecuniary interest in this item – See Agenda Item 4 of these minutes.)
273 RESOLUTION: (Tracey/Daley) that:
(a) the Coogee Public School P & C Association be advised that Council agrees in principle to the lease of the section of Melody Street adjacent to the school, subject to continuing public access outside school hours and public liability insurance and other relevant considerations; and
(b) the General Manager be delegated authority to finalise this matter.
DISSENT MOTION: (Daley/Tracey) on the Ruling of His Worship the Mayor, Cr M. Matson to expel Cr Sullivan from the meeting (as detailed in these Minutes under Agenda Item No. 8.1). LOST.
(Cr Sullivan left the meeting at this stage, the time being 8.15 p.m.)
9.1 DIRECTOR GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT & INFORMATION SERVICES' REPORT 32/2004 - LEGAL SERVICES TENDER NO. T020/04. (98/S/5343 xr F2004/08012)
(Crs Andrews, Daley and Woodsmith had previously declared pecuniary interests in this item (see Agenda Item 4 of these Minutes) and they left the Chamber at this stage of the Meeting.)
274 RESOLUTION: (Bastic/White) that:
a) Council’s “Legal Matters – Solicitors” Policy No. 1.01.03 be rescinded;
b) No tender be accepted;
c) Authority is granted for the General Manager to enter into negotiations with any of the tenderers, with a view to securing the provision of legal services on a temporary basis;
d) After a review of the evaluation criteria and weightings by the General Manager, new tenders be called for the provision of legal services to Council; and
e) All tenderers be notified of the tender result.
MOTION: (Bastic/White) SEE RESOLUTION.
10. DIRECTOR PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT’S REPORTS.
10.1 DIRECTOR PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S REPORT 83/2004 - 7 TOWER STREET, COOGEE. (DA 188/2004)
(Crs Andrews, Daley and Woodsmith returned to the Chamber at this stage of the meeting.)
275 RESOLUTION: (Hughes/Woodsmith) that:
A. Council as the responsible authority grant its development consent under Section 80 and 80A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (as amended) to Development Application No 04/00188 to demolish rear shed and attic, reconfigure ground floor and new first floor addition containing bedroom, study and ensuite at 7 Tower Street, Coogee subject to the following conditions:-
1. The development must be implemented substantially in accordance with the plans numbered A01b – A04b, dated March 2004 and received by Council on 15 September 2004 and plans numbered A05b and A07b, dated July 2004 and received by Council on 15 September 2004, the application form and on any supporting information received with the application, except as may be amended by the following conditions and as may be shown in red on the attached plans:
Details of the proposed colours, materials and textures (i.e. a schedule and brochure/s or sample board) are to be submitted to and approved by Council’s Director of Planning & Community Development, in accordance with section 80A (2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 prior to a construction certificate being issued.
3 At no time shall any privacy screening planters or devices be placed or erected on or above the first floor balcony. The glazing to the first floor balustrade shall be clear/transparent glass.
4 The fence on the street alignment is to be a maximum height of 1.8m at any point, to maintain reasonable levels of amenity to the adjoining development and streetscape.
5 All plumbing and drainage pipes, other than rainwater heads, gutters and downpipes, must be concealed within the building.
6 The proposed klip-lok metal awning to the upper level front balcony and roof overhang at the front elevation shall be deleted.
7 External clothes drying facilities are to be provided in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code of Australia.
8 The box gutter is to be regularly cleaned and maintained to ensure no water spillage to the adjacent properties.
10 External timber or metal framed and brick veneer walls and roofs are to be provided with insulation (i.e. bulk insulation and a reflective building membrane/reflective sarking/foil insulation), having a minimum total thermal resistance R–value of 3.0 in roofs and 1.5 in external walls. The insulation and reflective building membrane is to be installed in accordance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia and the manufacturer’s details.
11 Hot water service pipes are to be provided with insulation and must also satisfy any relevant requirements of Building Code of Australia and AS 3500.
12 The hot water system installed in the development must achieve a minimum greenhouse score of 3.5 as detailed SEDA’s Energy Smart Homes Policy. Any electric clothes dryers to be provided in the development must also have a minimum 2 star energy rating.
13 All new landscaped areas must contain a predominance of species that require minimal watering once established or species with water needs that match rainfall and drainage conditions.
Landscaped areas must include an area and facilities dedicated for onsite composting and porous paving should also be used in all pathways, wherever practicable, to maximize on-site absorption of rainwater and details are to be provided on landscape plans if new landscaping is proposed.
14 Surface water/stormwater must be drained and discharged to the street gutter and details are to be included in the construction certificate details for the development.
Details of any works proposed to be carried out in or on a public road/footway are to be submitted to and approved by Council’s Director of Planning and Community Development prior to commencement of works.
16 In accordance with clause 98 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000, it is a prescribed condition, that in the case of residential building work, a contract of insurance must be obtained and in force, in accordance with the requirements of the Home Building Act 1989.
17 A Certificate of Adequacy supplied by a professional engineer shall be submitted to the certifying authority (and the Council, if the Council is not the certifying authority) prior to a construction certificate being issued for the development, certifying the structural adequacy of the existing structure to support the additional storey.
18 All demolition work is to be carried out in accordance with the provisions of AS2601-1991. The Demolition of Structures, as in force at 1 July, 1993.
19 Prior to the commencement of any building works, a construction certificate must be obtained from the Council or an accredited certifier, in accordance with the provisions of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000.
20 Prior to the commencement of any building work, a principal certifying authority must be appointed and Council is to be notified accordingly and, at least 2 days notice of the intention to commence building work must be given to Council, in accordance with the provisions of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000.
21 A copy of the construction certificate, the approved plans & specifications and development consent conditions must be kept on the site at all times and be available to the Council officers upon request.
22 The building works are to be inspected by the principal certifying authority (or other suitably qualified person on behalf of the applicant) to monitor compliance with Council’s approval and the relevant standards of construction.
23 A Registered Surveyor’s check survey certificate or compliance certificate is to be forwarded to the principal certifying authority (and a copy is to be forwarded to the Council, if the Council is not the principal certifying authority), detailing compliance with Council’s approval at the following stage/s of construction:
(a) Prior to construction of the footings or first completed floor slab (prior to the pouring of concrete), showing the area of the land, building and boundary setbacks.
24 Building and demolition works must only be carried out between the hours of 7.00am to 5.00pm on Monday to Friday inclusive, between 8.00am to 5.00pm on Saturdays and all building activities are strictly prohibited on Sundays and public holidays, except with the specific written authorisation of Council’s Manager of Environmental Health and Building Services.
25 A sign must be erected on the site in a prominent, visible position, prior to commencing any demolition, excavation or building works, stating that ‘unauthorised entry to the site is prohibited’ and showing the name of the person in charge of the work site and a telephone number at which the person may be contacted outside working hours.
26 Noise emissions during the construction of the building and associated site works must comply with the relevant provisions of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 & the Noise Control Manual published by the Environment Protection Authority, except as may be amended by the conditions of this approval.
27 Building materials, sand, soil, waste materials or construction equipment must not be placed upon the footpath, roadway or nature strip at any time and the footpath, nature strip and road must be maintained in a clean condition and free from any obstructions at all times.
28 Bulk bins/waste containers must not be located upon the footpath, roadway or nature strip at any time without the prior written consent of the Council, unless the waste container is located upon the road in accordance with the Roads & Traffic Authority Guidelines and Requirements, and the container is exempt from an approval under Council’s Local Approvals Policy.
29 Smoke alarms are required to be installed in each Class 1 building or dwelling in accordance with the relevant provisions of Part 3.7.2 of the B.C.A. – Housing Provisions.
A1 The applicant is advised that the Construction Certificate plans and specifications must comply with the provisions of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) – Housing Provisions.
In this regard, the development consent plans do not show compliance with a number of the deemed-to-satisfy provisions of the BCA, including:
a) Part 3.1 - Site preparation
b) Part 3.2 - Footings and slabs
c) Part 3.3 - Masonry construction
d) Part 3.4 - Framing (floors, walls and roofs)
e) Part 3.5 - Roof and wall cladding
f) Part 3.6 - Glazing
g) Part 3.7 - Fire safety
h) Part 3.7.1 - Fire separation
i) Part 3.7.2 - Smoke alarms
j) Part 3.7.3 - Heating appliances
k) Part 3.8 - Health and amenity
l) Part 3.8.2 - Room heights
m) Part 3.8.3 - Facilities
n) Part 3.8.4 - Natural and artificial lighting
o) Part 3.8.5 - Ventilation requirements
p) Part 3.8.6 - Sound insulation
q) Part 3.9 - Safe movement and access
r) Part 3.9.2 - Balustrades, design, location and height
s) Part 3.11 - Structural design manuals
A2 The applicant is advised that the development consent plans do not indicate compliance with the deemed-to-satisfy provisions of the Building Code of Australia and compliance may necessitate variations to the development consent plans. In this regard, any variations which alter the configuration, size, for, layout or design of the building, may necessitate an amendment to the development consent (or a new development application), and Council’s Building Surveyor or an Accredited Certifier should be consulted prior to the lodgement of an application for a Construction Certificate.
MOTION: (Bastic/Andrews) that Council as the responsible authority grant its development consent under Section 80 and 80A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (as amended) to Development Application No 04/00188 to demolish rear shed and attic, reconfigure ground floor and new first floor addition containing bedroom, study and ensuite at 7 Tower Street, Coogee, subject to condition number six (6) being deleted.
10.2 DIRECTOR PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S REPORT 84/2004 - 88 BEACH STREET, COOGEE. (912/2003)
276 RESOLUTION: (Notley-Smith/Hughes) that this application be deferred to the meeting of the Health, Building and Planning Committee meeting on 9th November, 2004 to allow an assessment of the draft SEPP No. 1 in respect to the matter and legal advice being obtained and a report be circulated to Councillors on this issue prior to that meeting.
PROCEDURAL MOTION: (Notley-Smith/Hughes) SEE RESOLUTION.
10.3 DIRECTOR PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S REPORT 85/2004 - 141-151 ALISON ROAD, RANDWICK. (DA 243/2004)
277 RESOLUTION: (Procopiadis/Notley-Smith) that:
A. The Council support the objection under State Environmental Planning Policy No.1 (SEPP No. 1) in respect to non-compliance with Clauses 31, 32 and 33 of the Randwick Local Environmental Plan 1998 (relating to landscaped area, floor space ratio and building heights) on the grounds that the proposed use complies with the objectives of the clauses and will not adversely affect the amenity of the surrounding locality and that the Department of Planning, Infrastructure and Natural Resources be advised accordingly.
B. Council as the responsible authority grant its development consent as a Deferred Commencement under Section 80(3) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (as amended) to Development Application No D/0243/2004 for the adaptive re-use/conversion of heritage items into three commercial units, demolition of all other structures and construction of a part-3 and part-4 storey mixed retail/commercial and residential development, containing 4 shops, 1 commercial suite, 19 apartments and carparking for 33 vehicles at 141-151 Alison Road, Randwick subject to the following conditions:-
1. The colours, materials and finishes of the external surfaces to the development are to be compatible with the adjacent development to maintain the integrity and amenity of the building and the streetscape.
Details of the proposed colours, materials and textures (ie. a schedule and brochure/s or sample board) linked to coloured elevations are to be prepared and submitted for approval.
2. Amended roof plan commensurate with the amended details submitted to Council on 27 September 2004 shall be prepared and submitted for approval.
3. Amended north elevation commensurate with the amended details submitted to Council on 27 September 2004 shall be prepared and submitted to Council for approval.
4. Details of a public access to the loading dock in relation to the security of the residential carpark. Public access to the loading dock shall be maintained at all times and in this regard any security gates or roller door provided to secure residential carparking spaces shall be located so as to provide unimpeded public access to the loading dock.
5. Details of the proposed colours, materials and textures (ie- a schedule and brochure/s or sample board) of the two heritage terraces are to be submitted to and approved by Council’s Director of Planning and Community Development.
6. Details of the proposed paint scheme of the two heritage terraces are to be submitted to and approved by Council’s Director of Planning and Community Development. Unpainted surfaces, eg- brickwork/stonework are to remain unpainted.
Subject to compliance with the deferred commencement conditions, to the satisfaction of the Director Planning and Community Development consent is granted under Section 80 & 80A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 subject to the following conditions:
1. The development must be implemented substantially in accordance with the plans numbered DA 03 to DA05 Issue B, DA06 to DA09 Issue C, DA11 Issue C, DA12 to DA13 Issue B, and DA14to DA15 Issue C stamped received by Council on 27 September 2004, and DA16 Issue B stamped received by Council on 6 October 2004, the application form, and on any supporting information received with the application, except as may be amended by the details/amendments approved pursuant to the deferred commencement conditions and by the following conditions and as may be shown in red on the attached plans:
2. The external colours, materials and finishes of the proposed development shall be in accordance with the details and plans submitted to and approved by the Director of Planning and Environment pursuant to the deferred commencement condition.
3. An archival recording of the property shall be prepared to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and submitted to and approved by Council’s Director of Planning and Community Development, in accordance with Section 80A (2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 prior to a construction certificate being issued for the development. This recording shall be in accordance with the Guidelines for the preparation of archival recordings set out by the NSW Heritage Office. Three copies of the endorsed archival recording shall be presented to Council, one of which shall be placed in the Local History Collection of Randwick City Library.
4. The conservation policies set out in the Conservation Plan carried out by Jackson Teece Chesterman and Willis Pty Ltd, and in particular the Schedule of Conservation Works to 143 and 145 Alison Road, are to be implemented in conjunction with the proposed development.
5. An architect suitably qualified and experienced in heritage conservation shall be engaged to oversee the carrying out of Conservation Works to ensure the use of technically sound and appropriate construction methods.
6. A Maintenance Schedule for nos.143 and 145 Alison Road is to be prepared, as recommended by the Conservation Plan, in accordance with the information sheet on Preparing a Maintenance Plan contained in The Maintenance of Heritage Assets: A Practical Guide, prepared by the NSW Heritage Office. The Maintenance Plan is to be submitted to and approved by Council’s Director of Planning and Community Development, in accordance with Section 80A (2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 prior to a construction certificate being issued for the development. Maintenance and repair is to be carried out on an ongoing basis, to ensure timely maintenance and repair of the heritage item.
In this regard, prior to occupation of the building, an application must be submitted to and approved by Council’s Director Planning & Community Development, together with the required fee, for the allocation of an appropriate street number/s to the development.
10. A separate Development Application is required to be submitted to and approved by Council with regard to each separate proposed usage of the building prior to occupancy.
13. A rainwater tank, of sufficient size, shall be provided for each and every dwelling in the subject development in accordance with Council’s Rainwater Tank Policy. The noise level from any pump used in conjunction with the rainwater tank provision is not to exceed 5dBA above ambient background noise, measured at the property boundary and the pump must not be audible within any dwelling located upon any other premises between 10pm and 8am. Details of the rainwater tank provision are to be submitted to the Director – Planning and Community Development for approval prior to the issue of the Construction Certificate.
Alternatively, where it can be demonstrated, to the satisfaction of Council, that the installation of rainwater tanks is prohibitive due to site constraints, or where the rainwater supply will not meet the demand requirements of each and every dwelling, then an alternative off-set provision promoting sustainability and innovation within the development may be put forward for consideration. This sustainable development provision must be provided in addition to Council’s standard sustainability requirements for developments and may include measures such as, greywater utilisation, renewable (solar) energy utilisation, larger communal and/or private landscaped areas, or other innovative features of the development promoting ecologically sustainable development.
14. The enclosure of balconies is prohibited by this consent.
15. The consumption of water within the building shall be minimised by the use of triple A rated water efficient plumbing fixtures (taps and shower roses) and water efficient dual flush toilets. Details of compliance are to be noted in the construction certificate plans or specifications.
16. The consent of Council must be obtained prior to the erection of any advertising unless exempted under Council’s Development Control Plan - Exempt and Complying Development.
17. The storage of boxes, cartons, pallets, goods or any other material relating to the operation of the business other than a commercial garbage bin must be wholly contained within the premises.
18. All loading and unloading associated with the use or operation of the premises shall be carried out within the designated loading dock
19. Development consent is required to be obtained in relation to the specific ‘use and operation’ of commercial tenancies/occupancies and ‘shop fit out works’, in accordance with the relevant requirements of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.
20. Lighting to the premises shall be designed so as not to cause a nuisance to nearby residents or motorists and to ensure that light overspill does not affect the amenity of the area.
The following conditions are applied to satisfy SEPP 10 requirements for low-cost rental accommodation.
21. Two (2) x studio units and two (2) x one bedroom units in the proposed strata plan shall be retained in rental tenure on the open market for a period of 6 years from the registration of the strata plan.
22. Rent levels for the units referred to in condition No. 21 shall be not more than $159/week for the studio units and not more than $265/week for the one-bedroom units. The rents shall be updated at the beginning of each financial year utilising the guidelines issued by the NSW Office of State Revenue for land used and occupied primarily for a boarding house. The guidelines for the 2004 tax year where less than full board and lodging was provided currently specify rates for single accommodation (currently the $159/week for the studio units) and shared accommodation (currently $265/week for the one bedroom units). This rent shall cover any additional facilities or benefits (such as car parking) provided to the lessee of those units. No additional rent, fee or charge may be levied for any additional facilities or benefits provided to the lessee under the rental agreement.
23. A positive covenant shall be created under Section 88E of the Conveyancing Act, to give effect to Conditions Nos. 21 and 22 above. Such covenant shall not be revoked or modified without the prior approval of Council. The covenant shall be submitted for Council’s approval with the strata plan and shall be registered simultaneously with the strata plan.
24. Statutory declarations shall be submitted to Council annually from the date of registration of the strata plan by the respective owners of the units referred to in condition No. 21 for a period of six years documenting rent levels charged including rent receipts.
28. Prior to the commencement of any building work, a principal certifying authority must be appointed and Council is to be notified accordingly and, at least 2 days notice of the intention to commence building work must be given to Council, in accordance with the provisions of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000.
29. An Occupation Certificate must be obtained from the principal certifying authority prior to any occupation of the building work encompassed in this development consent in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.
31. The required Long Service Levy payment, under the Building and Construction Industry Long Service Payments Act 1986, is to be forwarded to the Long Service Levy Corporation or the Council, prior to the issuing of a Construction Certificate, in accordance with Section 109F of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.
32. A dilapidation report prepared by a professional engineer or suitably qualified and experienced building surveyor shall be submitted to the certifying authority prior to the commencement of demolition, excavation or building works detailing the current condition and status of all buildings, including ancillary structures located upon:
§ All of the premises adjoining the subject site
33. A report shall be prepared by a professional engineer and submitted to the certifying authority prior to the issuing of a construction certificate, detailing the proposed methods of excavation, shoring or pile construction, including details of vibration emissions. The report, must demonstrate the suitability of the proposed methods of construction to overcome any potential damage to nearby land/premises and the report is to detail any possible damage which may occur to adjoining or nearby premises that may be caused by the proposed building, excavation and shoring works.
34. Driven type piles/shoring must not be provided unless a geotechnical engineer’s report is submitted to the certifying authority, prior to the issuing of a construction certificate, which states that damage should not occur to any adjoining premises and public place as a result of the works.
35. The installation of ground or rock anchors underneath any adjoining premises including (a public roadway or public place) must not be carried out without specific written consent of the owners of the affected adjoining premises and (where applicable) details of compliance must be provided to the certifying authority prior to the commencement of any excavation or building works.
36. A Certificate of Adequacy prepared by a professional engineer is to be submitted to the principal certifying authority (and the Council, if the Council is not the principal certifying authority) prior to occupation of the building, certifying the structural adequacy of the building and that the building works satisfy the relevant structural design requirements of the Building Code of Australia.
37. All demolition work is to be carried out in accordance with the provisions of AS2601-1991. The Demolition of Structures, as in Force at 1 July, 1993 and details of compliance are to be prepared by a suitably qualified person and be submitted to the principal certifying authority, prior to the commencement of any demolition works.
38. A copy of the construction certificate, the approved plans & specifications and development consent conditions must be kept on the site at all times and be available to the Council officers upon request.
39. The building works are to be inspected by the Principal Certifying Authority (or other suitably qualified person approved by the Principal Certifying Authority), to monitor compliance with the relevant standards of construction and Council’s development consent.
41. If an excavation associated with the erection or demolition of a building extends below the level of the base of the footings of a building on an adjoining allotment of land, the person causing the excavation must:
45. Noise and vibration from any rock excavation machinery and pile drivers (or the like) must be minimised by using appropriate plant and equipment and silencers and a construction noise and vibration minimisation strategy, prepared by a suitably qualified consultant is to be implemented during the works, to the satisfaction of the Principal Certifying Authority.
46. A sign must be erected on the site in a prominent, visible position, prior to commencing any demolition, excavation or building works, stating that ‘unauthorised entry to the site is prohibited’ and showing the name of the person in charge of the work site and a telephone number at which the person may be contacted outside working hours.
47. Temporary toilet facilities are to be provided, at or in the vicinity of the work site throughout the course of demolition and construction, at the rate of one toilet for every 20 persons or part of 20 persons employed at the site and the toilet facilities must be connected to a public sewer or other sewage management facility approved by Council.
49. Building materials, sand, soil, waste materials or construction equipment must not be placed upon the footpath, roadway or nature strip at any time and the footpath, nature strip and road must be maintained in a clean condition and free from any obstructions and debris at all times.
50. Bulk bins/waste containers must not be located upon the footpath, roadway or nature strip at any time without the prior written consent of the Council, unless the waste container is located upon the road in accordance with the Roads & Traffic Authority Guidelines and Requirements, and the container is exempt from an approval under Council’s Local Approvals Policy.
51. Any building/demolition works involving asbestos cement are to be carried out in accordance with the Work Cover New South Wales “Guidelines for Practices Involving Asbestos Cement in Buildings”.
52. Construction Site Management Plan is to be submitted to and approved by the principal certifying authority prior to the commencement of demolition, excavation or building works. The site management plan must include the following measures, as applicable to the type of development:
54. Public safety must be maintained at all times and public access to the site and building works, materials and equipment on the site is to be restricted, when work is not in progress or the site is unoccupied.
55. During construction stages, sediment laden stormwater run-off shall be controlled using the sediment control measures outlined in the manual for Managing Urban Stormwater – Soils and Construction, published by the NSW Department of Housing.
56. Stockpiles of soil, sand, aggregate or other materials must not be located on any footpath, roadway, nature strip, drainage line or any public place and the stockpiles must be protected with adequate sediment control measures.
57. A warning sign for soil and water management must be displayed in a prominent position on the building site, visible to both the public and site workers. The sign must be displayed throughout the construction period. Copies of a suitable warning sign are available at Council’s Customer Service Centre for a nominal fee.
58. The applicant/builder is required to hold Public Liability Insurance, with a minimum liability of $5 million and a copy of the Insurance cover is to be provided to Council prior to commencement of works.
59. The building is required to be provided with a smoke alarm system complying with Clause 3 of Specification E2.2a of the B.C.A. or a smoke detection system complying with Clause 4 of Specification E2.2a of the B.C.A. or a combination of a smoke alarm system within the sole-occupancy units and a smoke detection system in areas not within the sole-occupancy units. The smoke detectors located within the stairway, corridors or the like must be interconnected.
60. The following conditions are applied to satisfy the relevant pollution control criteria and to maintain reasonable levels of health, safety and amenity to the locality:
61. The location of the discharge point serving the car park mechanical ventilation system is to be not less than 6m from a property boundary and it must discharge vertically and satisfy the relevant provisions of the Building Code of Australia and AS 1668.
62. Hazardous or intractable wastes arising from the demolition process being removed and disposed of in accordance with the requirements of WorkCover NSW and the Environment Protection Authority, and with the provisions of:
63. Any new information which comes to light during demolition or construction works which has the potential to alter previous conclusions about site contamination shall be notified to the Council and the Principal Certifying Authority immediately.
64. Prior to the commencement of works adequate sediment and stormwater control measures shall be in place and maintained on site at all times. Sediment laden stormwater shall be controlled using measures outlined in the manual Managing Urban Stormwater Soils and Construction produced by the NSW Department of Housing.
65. The works shall not give rise to environmental pollution or public nuisance or, result in an offence under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 or NSW Occupational Health & Safety Act (2000) & Regulations (2001).
66. The proposed use of the premises and the operation of all plant and equipment shall not give rise to an ‘offensive noise’ as defined in the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and Regulations.
67. The use of the premises and the operation of plant and equipment shall not give rise to the transmission of a vibration nuisance or damage to other premises.
68. A report, prepared by a suitably qualified and experienced consultant in acoustics, shall be submitted to the Council prior to an occupation certificate being issued for the development, which demonstrates and certifies that noise and vibration emissions from the development comply with the relevant provisions of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, NSW Environmental Protection Authority Noise Control Manual & Industrial Noise Policy and conditions of Council’s approval, to the satisfaction of Council’s Manager Environmental Health & Building Services.
69. The use and operation of the premises shall not give rise to an environmental health or public nuisance and there are to be no emissions or discharges from the premises, which will give rise to a public nuisance or result in an offence under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and Regulations.
70. Development consent is required to be obtained in relation to the specific ‘use’ of commercial tenancies/occupancies and ‘shop fit outs’, in accordance with the relevant requirements of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.
71. The location and facilities for the collection, storage and disposal of wastes generated within the premises shall be submitted to and approved by Council prior to the commencement of works.
The following conditions have been applied to ensure Roads & Traffic Authority requirements are satisfied:
72. No work should commence at the site until a section 138 Consent has been issued by the Authority
73. All works/regulatory signposting associated with the development are to be at no cost to the Authority.
74. The following damage/civil works security deposit requirement is to be complied with prior to a construction certificate being issued for the development, as security for making good any damage caused to the roadway, footway, verge or any public place; or as security for completing any public work; and for remedying any defect on such public works, in accordance with section 80A(6) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979:
75. The applicant must meet the full cost for Council or a Council approved contractor to:
Alison Road Frontage
· Reconstruct kerb and gutter for the full site frontage.
· Carry out a full depth, minimum 1 metre wide, road construction in front of the kerb and gutter along the full site frontage.
· Reconstruct the footpath to the requirements of the Randwick Commercial Centre paving design guidelines.
Elizabeth Lane Frontage
· Construct a full width concrete commercial vehicular crossing and modified layback at kerb opposite the vehicular entrance to the site.
· Remove any redundant concrete vehicular crossings and reinstate the areas to Council's specification.
· Construct kerb and gutter for the full site frontage except opposite the vehicular entrance and exit points, (Note: the kerb would be positioned against the site boundary with no footpath).
76. The applicant must meet the full cost for Council or a Council approved contractor to repair/replace any damaged sections of Council's footpath, kerb & gutter, nature strip etc which are due to building works being carried out at the above site. This includes the removal of cement slurry from Council's footpath and roadway.
77. The applicant shall note that all external work, carried out on Council property, shall be in accordance with Council's Policy for "Vehicular Access and Road and Drainage Works". An application for the cost of the Council civil works is to be submitted to Council at the completion of the internal building works. An application fee shall be payable to Council for the quotation of the required works. The applicant may elect to use his contractor for the required works, subject to Council approval, however a design and supervision fee based on the lowest quotation from Council's nominated contractor will be required to be paid prior to the commencement of any works.
78. The applicant must either provide a 3 m x 3 m splay corner for sight distance purposes on the Alison Road/Elizabeth Street corner of the site, (the splay is to be provided on the ground floor of the development), or alternatively demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Certifying Authority that adequate sight lines through the development are provided at this intersection to minimise any pedestrian conflicts.
79. The applicant must provide a 1.5m x 1.5 m splay corner for sight distance purposes on the Elizabeth Street/Elizabeth Lane corner of the site. The splay is to be provided on the ground floor of the development.
80. All new walls adjacent to vehicular crossings must be lowered to a height of 600mm above the internal driveway level for a distance of 1.50m within the site or splayed 1.5 metre by 1.5 metre to provide satisfactory sight lines. Details are to be submitted to the Certifying Authority prior to the release of the construction certificate showing compliance with this condition.
81. The driveway opening at the Elizabeth Lane frontage must be 5.5 metres wide and located at least 1.0 metre clear of the side property.
82. The internal driveway and all internal ramps must be suitably designed for two way traffic movements. The construction Certificate plans must demonstrate compliance with this requirement.
83. A work zone is to be provided in Elizabeth Street for the duration of the construction works. The ‘work zone’ shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Randwick Traffic Committee and shall have a minimum length of 12 metres. The prescribed fee for the work zone must be paid to Council at least four (4) weeks prior to the commencement of work on the site.
84. The Council’s Department of Asset & Infrastructure Services has inspected the above site and have determined that the design alignment level (concrete/paved/tiled level) at the property boundary for driveways, access ramps and pathways or the like, shall be:
For the Alison Road frontage:
· 100mm above the top of the kerb at all points opposite the kerb, along the full Alison Road site frontage, (excluding the areas where steps are proposed on the footpath).
For the Elizabeth Street Frontage:
· Match the back of the existing footpath along the full site frontage.
For the Elizabeth Lane Frontage:
· 50mm above the centerline of the road, along the full site frontage.
85. The design alignment level at the property boundary must be strictly adhered to.
86. The design alignment levels (concrete/paved/tiled level) issued by Council and their relationship to the roadway/kerb/footpath must be indicated on the building plans for the construction certificate. The design alignment level at the street boundary, as issued by the Council, must be strictly adhered to.
87. The above alignment levels and the site inspection by Council’s Department of Asset & Infrastructure Services have been issued at a prescribed fee of $3029.00 calculated at $33.00 (inclusive of GST) per metre of site frontage. This amount is to be paid prior to a construction certificate being issued for the development.
88. The top of footings of any structures constructed on the boundary alignment must be at least 150mm below the alignment level as specified for the vehicular access. This condition has been attached to accommodate future footpath construction at this location.
89. A public utility impact assessment must be carried out on all public utility services on the site, roadway, nature strip, footpath, public reserve or any public areas associated with and/or adjacent to the development/building works and include relevant information from public utility authorities and exploratory trenching or pot-holing, if necessary, to determine the position and level of service.
90. The applicant must meet the full cost for telecommunication companies, gas providers, Energy Australia and Sydney Water to adjust/repair/relocate their services as required. The applicant must make the necessary arrangements with the service authority.
91. Documentary evidence from the relevant public utility authorities confirming that their requirements have been satisfied, must be submitted to the certifying authority prior to a construction certificate being issued for the development.
92. Any electricity substation required for the site as a consequence of this development shall be located within the site and shall be screened from view. The proposed location and elevation shall be shown on all detailed landscape drawings and specifications. The applicant must liaise with Energy Australia prior to lodging the construction certificate whether or not an electricity substation is required for the development.
93. The applicant shall meet the full cost for the overhead power lines and telecommunication cables located along the Alison Road and Elizabeth Street site frontages to be relocated underground. The applicant shall liaise directly with the relevant service utility authorities to organise for the cables to be relocated. All cables most be relocated underground to the satisfaction of the relevant service utility authority prior to the issuing of an occupation certificate for the development.
The undergrounding shall extend to the nearest power pole outside of the development site frontage and is to include laying the wires and cables and ducting:
1. Under the Elizabeth Street road carriageway
2. Across the site frontage.
94. A Section 73 Compliance Certificate under the Sydney Water Act 1994 must be obtained. Application must be made through an authorised Water Servicing Coordinator. Please refer to “Your Business” section of Sydney Water’s web site at www.sydneywater.com.au then the “e-developer” icon or telephone 13 20 92.
95. All stormwater runoff being discharged from the site shall be directed to Council’s underground drainage system in Alison Road Street via a new kerb inlet pit. The new kerb inlet pit shall be constructed in general accordance with Council’s standard drawing SD6.
96. With the exception of the site discharge pipe, all new pipelines constructed within council’s road reserve shall be minimum 375 mm diameter, spigot and socket rubber ringed jointed, steel reinforced concrete pipeline (RRRCP). Prior to backfilling, all pipelines in council’s road reserve shall be inspected and approved by the Hydraulic Engineer certifying the works and Council.
97. Site discharge pipelines shall cross the verge at an angle no less than 45 degrees to the kerb line.
98. A work-as-executed plan prepared and signed by the hydraulic engineer or a registered surveyor, must be submitted to Council's Director of Asset and Infrastructure Services prior to the issuing of an occupation certificate, detailing the as constructed details for all works within Council’s road reserve (including detailed levels).
99. All drainage details (for the external drainage works) shall be prepared by a suitably qualified hydraulic consultant who shall, at the completion of the works, certify that the drainage works have been constructed in accordance with the approved drainage plans and relevant standards. The plans and specifications for all works on Council property shall be submitted to and approval by the Director of Asset and Infrastructure Services prior to the issuing of a construction certificate.
100. Engineering calculations and plans with levels reduced to Australian Height Datum in relation to site drainage shall be submitted to and approved by the certifying authority prior to a construction certificate being issued for the development. A copy of the engineering calculations and plans are to be forwarded to Council, prior to a construction certificate being issue, if the Council is not the certifying authority. The drawings and details shall include the following information:
(a) A detailed drainage design supported by a catchment area plan, at a scale of 1:100 or as considered acceptable to the Council or an accredited certifier, and drainage calculations prepared in accordance with the Institution of Engineers publication, Australian Rainfall and Run-off, 1987 edition.
(b) A layout of the proposed drainage system including pipe sizes, type, grade, length, invert levels, etc., dimensions and types of all drainage pipes and the connection into Council's stormwater system. This may involve either connection to the Council's street gutter, or into a Council stormwater pit. Note: All proposals should indicate the location of the closest Council stormwater pit and line regardless of the point of discharge. This information can be obtained by a visual inspection of the area and perusing Council's drainage plans.
(c) Generally all internal pipelines must be capable of discharging a 1 in 20 year storm flow. However the minimum pipe size for pipes that accept stormwater from a surface inlet pit must be 150mm diameter. The site must be graded to direct any surplus run-off (ie. above the 1 in 20 year storm) to the proposed drainage system.
(d) The separate catchment areas within the site, draining to each collection point or surface pit are to be classified into the following categories:
(e) Where buildings abut higher buildings and their roofs are "flashed in" to the higher wall, the area contributing must be taken as: the projected roof area of the lower building, plus one half of the area of the vertical wall abutting, for the purpose of determining the discharge from the lower roof.
(f) Proposed finished surface levels and grades of car parks, internal driveways and access aisles which are to be related to Council's design alignment levels.
(g) The details of any special features that will affect the drainage design eg. the nature of the soil in the site and/or the presence of rock etc.
102. On-site detention must be provided to ensure that the maximum discharge from the above site is not to exceed that which would occur during a 1 in 5 year storm of 1 hour duration for the existing site conditions. All other stormwater run-off from the above site for all storms up to the 1 in 20 year storm is to be retained on the site for gradual release to the kerb and gutter or drainage system as required by the Director of Assets and Infrastructure Services. Provision is to be made for satisfactory overland flow should a storm in excess of the above parameters occur.
103. A reflux valve shall be provided (within the site) over the pipeline discharging from the site to ensure that stormwater from Council drainage system does not surcharge back into the site stormwater system.
104. The applicant must provide for a detention volume of up to the 1 in 100 year storm event should no formal overland escape route be provided for storms greater than the design storm.
105. A "restriction as to user and positive covenant" shall be placed on the title of the subject property prior to the issuing of a final occupation certificate. Such restriction and positive covenant shall relate to the onsite stormwater detention system and shall not be released, varied or modified without the consent of the Council.
(a) The "restriction as to user and positive covenant" are to be to the satisfaction of Council. A copy of Council’s standard wording/layout for the restriction and positive covenant may be obtained from Council’s Asset and Infrastructure Services Department.
(b) The linen plans shall indicate the location and dimensions of the detention/infiltration areas.
107. The stormwater detention area must be suitably signposted where required, warning people of the maximum flood level.
108. The floor level of all habitable and storage areas adjacent to the detention area must be a minimum of 300mm above the maximum water level for the design storm or alternately a permanent 300mm high water proof barrier is to be constructed.
109. A childproof and corrosion resistant fastening system shall be installed on access grates over pits/trenches where water is permitted to be temporarily stored.
110. Stormwater pipes shall be located in accessible locations.
111. Pump out systems will only be considered if the applicant can demonstrate to the Principal Certifying Authority that it is not possible to manage stormwater runoff in any other manner.
112. A sediment/silt arrester pit must be provided:-
(a) within the site at or near the street boundary prior to the site stormwater discharging by gravity to the kerb/street drainage system; and
(b) prior to stormwater discharging into any absorption/infiltration system.
113. Any Absorption Trenches/Pits must be designed in accordance with "Section 8.5 ABSORPTION TRENCHES" as stipulated in Randwick City Council's Private Stormwater Code.
114. Two covered car washing bays shall be provided for this development.
(a) The car washing bays must be drained to sewer to the requirements of Sydney Water and proof of compliance is to be submitted to the certifying authority, prior to a construction certificate being issued for the proposed development.
(b) The car washing bay/s must be located outside any required/approved stormwater detention system.
(c) The car washing bays must be signposted with ‘Exclusive Carwash Bay Use Sat 2:00pm – 5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am – 2:00pm, Visitor parking at other times’
(d) The car washing bay/s must be constructed with a minimum 20mm bund around the perimeter of the car washing bay/s (or equivalent)
(e) A water tap shall be located adjacent to the car washing bay/s.
115. Prior to the issuing of an occupation certificate, the applicant shall submit to Council's Director of Asset and Infrastructure Services, a works-as-executed drainage plan prepared by a registered surveyor and approved by a suitably qualified and experienced Hydraulic Engineer. The works-as-executed drainage plan shall be to the satisfaction of the Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) and shall include the following details:
116. Prior to the issuing of an occupation certificate, the applicant shall submit to the Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) and Council’s Director of Asset and Infrastructure Services, certification from a suitably qualified and experienced Hydraulic Engineer confirming that the design and construction of the stormwater drainage system complies with the conditions of development consent. The certification must be provided to the satisfaction of the PCA.
117. As the above site may encounter groundwater/seepage water within the depth of the basement excavation, the basement carpark or similar structures are to be suitably tanked and waterproofed. A Structural Engineer\Geotechnical Engineer shall certify the tanking & waterproofing has been carried out to an acceptable standard and a copy of the certification is to be forwarded to Council.
(a) Any subsoil drainage is to be disposed of within the site and is not to be discharged to Council’s kerb & gutter and/or underground drainage system.
(b) Adequate provision is to be made for seepage water to drain around the basement carpark (to ensure that the basement will not dam or slow the movement of the seepage water through the development site.
Seepage water must not be collected and drained from the site.
118. The residential garbage room areas will have to be designed so as to be able to contain a total of 20 x 240 litre bins (10 garbage bins & 10 recycle bins) whilst providing satisfactory access to these bins. Details showing compliance with this requirement are to be shown on the plans submitted to the certifying authority for the construction certificate.
120. The commercial/retail waste storage area must be capable of containing 12 x 240 litre mobile garbage bins or an equivalent volume bulk bin, with appropriate access to the bin/s.
121. Prior to the issuing of a construction certificate for the proposed development the applicant is to submit to Council and have approved by Council’s Manager of Waste a Waste Management Plan detailing waste and recycling storage and disposal for both the residential and commercial components of the development site, post construction.
122. The landscaped areas shown on the plan number DA16, project 2003210, issue A, drawn by GDL of Jackson Teece Architecture and dated Dec 2003 shall be the subject of detailed landscape drawings and specifications, which are to be submitted to, and approved by, the certifying authority or {the Director of Assets & Infrastructure in accordance with Section 80A (2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979}, prior to the issue of a construction certificate. The landscape drawings and specifications are to be prepared by a qualified Landscape Architect who is eligible for membership with the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA). The documentation is to include:
(a) A site plan at an appropriate scale showing existing site boundaries, existing trees within the property (clearly identified as being retained or removed), existing street trees (clearly identified as being retained), features on adjoining sites within 6 metres of the common property boundary (buildings, trees, other structures etc), council’s footway, existing and proposed ground levels shown as spot heights and/or contours over the site, at site boundaries, and at the base of the trees to be retained, proposed building envelope, proposed areas of pavement, and proposed landscaped areas.
(b) A planting plan at a scale of 1:100 or 1:200 indicating the location of all proposed planting and existing trees to be retained. All plants are to be drawn at their mature size with a dense planting of shrubs, accent plants and ground covers within all garden beds so that a continuous planted cover is achieved. Plant spacings are to be clearly indicated for all accent and groundcovers.
(c) A planting schedule listing all plants by botanic & common names, plant numbers, plant spacings for groundcovers and accent planting, pot sizes, the estimated size of the plant at maturity (height & spread) and proposed staking methods when applicable.
(d) Additional notation showing soil and mulch details, irrigation details, edging, paving, fencing details, surface finishes, retaining wall details, lighting and any other landscape elements in sufficient detail to fully describe the proposed landscape works.
(e) Position of existing and proposed site services including water, gas, electricity, sewer, stormwater, etc.
(f) Sectional elevations through the site showing the existing and proposed groundlines, building elevations, and mature height of proposed planting.
(g) All planter boxes and garden beds constructed on slab must have a minimum soil depth of 600mm. Details shall be submitted with the detailed landscape plans.
(h) The plan shall respect the prevailing coastal influences and the coast's special design considerations and requirements, and shall be designed accordingly. Generally, species selection shall be restricted to local indigenous coastal species, that require minimal watering once established or species with water needs that match rainfall and drainage conditions.
123. The landscaping shall be installed in accordance with the approved documentation prior to the issue of a final occupation certificate and shall be maintained in accordance with those plans.
124. The applicant shall submit a landscape design for the Alison Road and Elizabeth Street frontages of the development in accordance with Council’s Urban Design Guidelines for Randwick Commercial Centre. The landscape design shall include pavements, seat installations, bins, garden beds and tree grates as required by Council’s Landscape Architect – 9399 0786.
The applicant shall note that all approved landscape works carried out on Council property, shall be in accordance with Council’s requirements for Civil Works on Council property. An application for the cost of the landscape works on Council property is to be submitted to Council at the completion of the internal building works. An application fee shall be payable to Council for the quotation of the required works. The applicant may elect to use his contractor for the required works, subject to Council approval, however a design checking and supervision fee based on the lowest quotation from Council’s nominated contractor will be required to be paid prior to the commencement of any works.
125. To ensure satisfactory maintenance of the landscaped areas, an automatic irrigation system shall be installed throughout all the landscaped areas. Such system shall provide full coverage to all the landscaped areas with no overspray onto driveways and pathways.
126. In order to visually 'soften' the expanses of hard pavement, brick unit pavers, stenciled concrete (or similar) shall be used throughout the driveway areas on the site. Such details shall be shown on the detailed engineering documentation and shall include all structural design details including pavement/subgrade thickness.
127. Any substation required shall be screened from view. The proposed location and elevation shall be shown on all detailed landscape drawings and specifications.
128. All detention tanks and stormwater infiltration systems located within the landscaped areas shall have a minimum soil cover of 600mm to ensure sufficient soil depth to permit the establishment of landscaping on top of these services as stipulated by these conditions of development consent.
129. Landscaped areas must contain a predominance of species that require minimal watering once established or species with water needs that match rainfall and drainage conditions.
130. Approval is granted for the removal of the following trees subject to the planting of 5 x 75 litre replacements (Kentia Palms) within the site.
· One Syagrus romanzoffianum (Cocos Palm) in the rear yard of 145 Alison Road, close to the common boundary of 147 Alison Road.
· One Archontophoenix cunninghamiana (Bangalow Palm) in the rear yard of 145 Alison Road, close to the common boundary of 147 Alison Road.
· One Cupressus sempervirens (Pencil Pine) in the rear yard of 145 Alison Road, against the southern boundary.
131. In order to ensure the retention of the two (2) Platanus x hybrida (London Plane Trees) on the Alison Road nature strip in good health, the following measures are to be undertaken:
(a) All detailed architectural, building, demolition, engineering (structural, stormwater & drainage, services), and landscape documentation submitted for the construction certificate application shall show the retention of the existing tree specimens with the position of the tree trunks and full diameter of the tree canopies clearly shown on all drawings.
(b) Detailed architectural, building, demolition, engineering (structural, stormwater & drainage, services), and landscape documentation submitted for the construction certificate application shall show no alteration in the existing soil levels or the location of any structures, services, footings, paving, detention tanks, stormwater infiltration systems, pipes, cutting or battering of the existing soil profile, or any excavations within a radius of 3 metres from the outside edge of the tree trunks.
(c) The trees are to be physically protected by the installation of protective fencing around the trees using 1.8 metre high steel mesh/chainwire fencing. This fencing shall be located to a minimum radius of 1 metre from the outside edge of the tree trunk.
(d) Within this zone there is to be no storage of materials or machinery or site office/sheds, nor is cement to be mixed or chemicals spilt/disposed of in the area, no stockpiling of soil or rubble, or any works listed in Point b.
(e) The erection of signage on the fence with the following words clearly displayed: “TREE PROTECTION ZONE", "DO NOT ENTER".
132. In order to ensure the retention of the Syagrus romanzoffianum (Cocos Palm) located in the front yard of 145 Alison Road, near the eastern boundary in good health, the following measures are to be undertaken:
(a) All detailed architectural, building, demolition, engineering (structural, stormwater & drainage, services), and landscape documentation submitted for the construction certificate application shall show the retention of the existing tree specimen with the position of the tree trunk and full diameter of the tree canopy clearly shown on all drawings.
(b) The tree is to be physically protected by the installation of protective fencing around the tree using 1.8 metre high steel mesh/chainwire fencing. This fencing shall be located to a minimum radius of 1 metre from the outside edge of the tree trunk.
(c) Within this zone there is to be no storage of materials or machinery or site office/sheds, nor is cement to be mixed or chemicals spilt/disposed of in the area and no stockpiling of soil or rubble.
(d) Any excavations required for footings, structures, retaining walls, services, pipes, stormwater infiltration systems, paving etc within 1 metre of the tree trunk shall be undertaken by hand and under the direction of, and to the satisfaction of, a suitably qualified Arborist with all roots being cleanly cut.
(f) A refundable deposit in the form of cash or cheque of $430.00 shall be lodged with Council prior to issue of a construction certificate for the proposed development in order to ensure the preservation of the tree in accordance with the requirements described in this condition.
133. A refundable deposit in the form of cash or cheque for the amount of $15,000.00 shall be lodged with Council prior to a construction certificate being issued for the proposed development to ensure the implementation and maintenance of the landscape works in accordance with the approved landscape documentation.
(a) The refundable deposit will be released twelve (12) months after the issue of a final occupation certificate by the principle certifying authority providing the landscape works have been successfully implemented and maintained in accordance with the approved landscape documentation. Throughout the maintenance/bond period, the applicant shall be responsible for all routine maintenance such as grass cutting, weeding, watering, fertilising, spraying, staking and replacement of all failed plant stock. There must be no alteration to the original design, including substitution of trees and shrubs, without the prior approval of the Principal Certifying Authority.
(b) Any contravention of Council's landscape conditions at any time during the construction period or prior to the expiration of a period of twelve (12) months from the date a final occupation certificate is issued will result in the Council claiming all or part of the lodged security.
134. In accordance with Council’s Section 94 Contributions Plan adopted on September 1999 a monetary contribution is to be paid to Council for the provision or improvement of public open space in lieu of on site provision for an amount of $25,014.90 This amount shall be paid by cash or bank cheque prior to the issuing of the construction certificate. Council’s Section 94 Contributions Plan may be inspected at the Customer Service Centre, Administrative Centre, 30 Frances Street, Randwick.
135. In accordance with Council’s Section 94 Contributions Plan adopted on September 1999 a monetary contribution is to be paid to Council for the provision of community facilities in lieu of on site provision for an amount of $11, 060.60 This amount shall be paid by cash or bank cheque prior to the issuing of the construction certificate. Council’s Section 94 Contributions Plan may be inspected at the Customer Service Centre, Administrative Centre, 30 Frances Street, Randwick.
136. In accordance with Council's Section 94 Contributions Plan adopted on September 1999 a monetary contribution is to be paid to Council for administration charges for an amount of $425.00. This amount shall be paid by cash or bank cheque prior to the issuing of the construction certificate. Council’s Section 94 Contributions Plan may be inspected at the Customer Service Centre, Administrative Centre, 30 Frances Street, Randwick.
1 The applicant is advised that the Construction Certificate plans and specification must comply with the provisions of the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
b) Part C1 - Fire resistance
c) Part C2 - Compartmentation
e) Part D3 - Access for disabled
h) Part E4 - Emergency lighting, exit signs and warning systems
i) Part F4 - Light and ventilation ,in particular, carpark ventilation.
2 In order to organise for an inspection for the release of the security deposit, the applicant shall contact the Principal Certifying Authority for the development to liaise with Council’s Asset & Infrastructure Department to arrange for an inspection of the landscaping to be carried out. Should the landscaping be found to be unsatisfactory, thus necessitating further inspections, the applicant is advised that each additional inspection will be charged at $55.00 (incl.GST) and that this amount shall be paid into Account Number 41901939, Code RGJ at the Cashier on the Ground Floor of the Administrative Centre prior to any further inspection being carried out.
MOTION: (Procopidias/Notley-Smith) SEE RESOLUTION.
13.1 CONFIDENTIAL GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT 34/2004 - MATERIAL RECYCLING FACILITY – BUNNERONG. (98/S/3862(4))
RESOLVED: (Procopiadis/Notley-Smith) that the Ordinary Meeting of the Council be adjourned at 8.32 p.m. and that the Council meet and sit as a Committee-of-the-Whole.
The Mayor declared the Ordinary Meeting of the Council resumed at 8.39 p.m.
15.1 REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL, RELATING TO THE COUNCIL MEETING AS A COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE ON TUESDAY, 19TH OCTOBER, 2004.
The General Manager reported that the following matter had been considered and the following recommendation to the Council had been formulated by the Committee-of-the-Whole.
15.2 EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC.
At the commencement of the meeting, the Committee-of-the-Whole RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 10 A(2) (d) of the Local Government Act, 1993, that the press and public be excluded from the whole of this meeting of the Committee as the matter under consideration concerned commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the Council and on which publicity or disclosure of the proceedings of the Committee would, in the opinion of the Committee, be prejudicial and on balance would be contrary to the public interest.
15.3 RECOMMENDATION.
CONFIDENTIAL GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT 34/2004 - MATERIAL RECYCLING FACILITY – BUNNERONG. (98/S/3862(4))
b) Council undertake a comprehensive remediation plan for the materials recycling facility at Yarra Bay. The remediation plan to be funded from Council’s 2004/05 budget contaminated site management account;
c) the General Manager be given delegated authority to negotiate with adjoining Councils and other users to enter into commercial contracts for the disposal and purchase of products at the materials recycling facility at Bunnerong; and
d) Council consider offsetting a portion of the rental costs of the material recycling facility at Bunnerong with the domestic waste levy as part of the management plan process for 2005/06.
15.4 ADOPTION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE.
278 RESOLUTION: (Notley-Smith/Hughes) that that the recommendation made by the Committee-of-the-Whole at its meeting held on Tuesday, 19th October, 2004 be adopted.
There being no further business, His Worship the Mayor, Cr M. Matson, declared the meeting closed at 8.40 p.m.
THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING WERE CONFIRMED AT THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANDWICK HELD ON TUESDAY, 23RD NOVEMBER, 2004.