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Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting - 27 March 2012
Tuesday, 27 March 2012 AT 6.07pm
An apology was received from Cr Notley-Smith
RESOLVED: (Seng/Belleli) that the apology received from Cr Notley-Smith be accepted and leave of absences from the meeting be granted.
Confirmation of the Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday 28 February 2012
RESOLUTION: (Andrews/Woodsmith) that the Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday 28 February 2012 (copies of which were circulated to all Councillors) be and are hereby confirmed as a correct record of the proceedings of that meeting, subject to it being noted that Cr Procopiadis left the meeting prior to the addresses by the public.
PROCEDURAL MOTION: (Belleli/Nil) that item CP16/12 – 45 Victoria Street, Malabar be deferred for mediation. LAPSED FOR WANT OF A SECONDER.
(a) Cr Smith declared a pecuniary interest in items CS6/12 and NR2/12 as his employer has business relationships with the applicants. Cr Smith will not be taking part in the debate or voting on these matters.
(b) Cr Bowen declared a significant non pecuniary interest in item NR2/12 as he is involved with the Randwick Labor Club who have held preliminary meetings with the Randwick Rugby Club. Cr Bowen will not be taking part in the debate or voting on this matter.
(c) Cr Andrews declared a non significant non pecuniary interest in item NR2/12 as he knows the speaker representing the applicant and is a member of the Club in question.
(d) Cr White declared a non significant non pecuniary interest in item CP16/12 as he knows the applicant and some of the objectors.
(e) Cr Matson declared a significant non pecuniary interest in item MM22/12 as his daughter attends the school. Cr Matson indicated that he would not take part in the debate of the vote on the matter.
(f) Cr Procopiadis declared a non significant non pecuniary interest in item MM22/12 as his grandson attends one of the subject schools.
CP13/12 80 Alison Road, Randwick (DA/611/2011)
Against Chris Jordan - Architect for the Applicant
For Neil Workman - Objector
CP15/12 135 Carrington Road, Coogee (DA/885/2009/A)
For Brian Welch - Architect for the Applicant
CP16/12 45 Victoria Street, Malabar (DA/666/2011)
Against Scott Brady - Objector
For Con Hairis - Architect for the Applicant
CP18/12 133 Carrington Road, Coogee (DA/884/2009/A)
NM11/12 Motion Pursuant to Notice from Cr Andrews - Proposed Pedestrian Crossing at Fitzgerald Avenue.
For Chris Hafer
The meeting was adjourned at 6.39pm and was resumed at 6.51pm.
RESOLVED: (PROCEDURAL MOTION) (Andrews/Hughes) that all matters that were the subject of addresses by the public be brought forward and dealt with as the first items of business. CARRIED.
MM17/12 Mayoral Minute - 100th Year Anniversary of Anzac Day (F2004/08326)
a) note the Federal Government-commissioned research into the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Anzac Day which the Prime Minister has rejected;
MM18/12 Mayoral Minute - Waiving of Fees for Banner - Royal Hospital for Women Foundation (F2004/06257)
MM19/12 Mayoral Minute - 2012 Aurora Annual Dinner (F2010/00038)
RESOLUTION: (Mayor, Cr S Nash) that Council purchase a corporate table for the Aurora Dinner and that interested Councillors and their partners be invited to attend.
MM20/12 Mayoral Minute - 2012 Civic Reception for Rotary (F2010/00038)
RESOLUTION: (Mayor, Cr S Nash) that Council host a Civic Reception for the Rotary Club in the Lodge Room, Randwick Town Hall on 21 August, 2012 to be funded from the 2011-12 Events Budget.
MM21/12 Mayoral Minute - Proposed Donation to Moree Flood Appeal (F2004/07396)
RESOLUTION: (Mayor, Cr S Nash) that Council approve a donation of $4,000.00 to the Australian Local Government Women’s Association of NSW to pass on to the Moree Flood Appeal on our behalf, such funds to come from the Contingency Fund 2011-12.
MM22/12 Mayoral Minute - Randwick Boys and Girls High Schools - Request for Financial Assistance (F2012/06574)
Note: Having previously declared an interest in this item, Cr Matson left the Chamber during the debate and the vote on the matter.
a) Council donate $4,000.00 to the Randwick Girls and Boys High Schools for the combined production to be held at NIDA in September 2012, such funds to come from the 2012-13 Contingency Fund budget; and
Cr Matson returned to the meeting.
MM23/12 Mayoral Minute - Implications of the Carbon Tax for Randwick City Residents and Ratepayers (F2005/00230)
c. Garbage disposal – an extra $1,154,337 hit to be passed on to our residents via the domestic waste management charge;
MOTION: (Mayor, Cr S Nash) CARRIED ON CASTING VOTE OF MAYOR - SEE RESOLUTION.
Councillors Matson and Hughes called for a DIVISION.
MM24/12 Mayoral Minute - La Perouse Museum Community Committee (F2004/06882)
RESOLUTION: (Mayor, Cr S Nash) that Council endorse this Mayoral Minute and support the Mayor to sit on the La Perouse Museum Community Committee.
MM25/12 Mayoral Minute - Kensington/West Kingsford Local Area Traffic Management Study and Implementation Funding (F2004/07231)
MM26/12 Mayoral Minute - Waiving of Fees - Australian Handball Federation (F2010/00096)
MM27/12 Mayoral Minute - Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal - Request to Waive Fees for use of Coogee Eastward Seniors Hall (F2004/06050)
CP12/12 Director City Planning Report - 16 Walenore Avenue, Kingsford (DA/641/2011)
RESOLUTION: (Andrews/Hughes)
That Council, as the consent authority, grants development consent under Sections 80 and 80A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, as amended, to Development Application No. DA/641/2011 for Addition of a 1st floor level to the previously approved garage at the rear of the site to accommodate a study/hobby room at 16 Walenore Avenue, Kingsford NSW 2032, subject to the following conditions:
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a. The bottom sash of the first floor south facing windows must be fixed and be provided with translucent, obscured, frosted or sandblasted glazing below this specified height. The top window shall be operable and be of translucent, obscured, frosted or sandblasted glazing.
7. 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), certifying the structural adequacy of the existing structure to support the additional storey/upper floor addition.
8. Smoke alarms are required to be installed in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Building Code of Australia (volume 2) smoke alarms must comply with AS3786. Smoke alarms must be connected to the consumer mains electric power supply and provided with a battery back-up. Details of compliance are to be included in the construction certificate.
9. The following energy efficiency and water saving measures are to be implemented in all new and upgraded building work and details included in the construction certificate:
A Construction Noise Management Plan, prepared in accordance with the NSW DECC Construction Noise Guideline by a suitably qualified person, is to be implemented throughout the works. A copy of the strategy must be provided to the Principal Certifying Authority and Council prior to the commencement of works on site.
23. The demolition of buildings and the removal, storage, handling and disposal of building materials must be carried out in accordance with the relevant requirements of WorkCover NSW, the NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change & Water and Randwick City Council policies, including:
25. Sediment and erosion control measures must be implemented throughout the site works in accordance with the manual for Managing Urban Stormwater – Soils and Construction, published by Landcom, to Council’s satisfaction. Details are to be included in the Construction Site Management Plan.
· Building materials, sand, soil, waste materials, construction equipment or other articles must not be placed upon the footpath, roadway or nature strip at any time.
· The road, footpath, vehicular crossing and nature strip must be maintained in a good, safe, clean condition and free from any excavations, obstructions, trip hazards, goods, materials, soils or debris at all times. Any damage caused to the road, footway, vehicular crossing, nature strip or any public place must be repaired immediately, to the satisfaction of Council.
· Building operations such as brick cutting, washing tools or equipment and mixing mortar are not permitted on public footpaths, roadways, nature strips, in any public place or any location which may lead to the discharge of materials into the stormwater drainage system.
· Bulk bins/waste containers must not be located upon the footpath, roadway or nature strip at any time without the prior written approval of the Council. Applications to place a waste container in a public place can be made to Council’s Health, Building and Regulatory Services department.
· Temporary safety fencing is to be provided to any swimming pools under construction, pending the completion of all building work and the pool must not be filled until a fencing inspection has been carried out and approved by the principal certifying authority.
28. All excavations and backfilling associated with the erection or demolition of a building must be executed safely in accordance with appropriate professional standards and excavations must be properly guarded and supported to prevent them from being dangerous to life, property or buildings.
29. Prior to undertaking any demolition, excavation or building work in the following circumstances, a report must be obtained from a professional engineer which details the methods of support for the dwelling or associated structure on the adjoining land, to the satisfaction of the Principal Certifying Authority:
30. There must be no encroachment of any structures or building work onto the adjoining land, Council’s road reserve, footway, nature strip or public place.
33. All external civil work to be carried out on Council property (including the installation and repair of roads, footpaths, vehicular crossings, kerb and guttering and drainage works), must be carried out in accordance with Council's Policy for "Vehicular Access and Road and Drainage Works" and the following requirements:
34. The premises must only be used as a single residential dwelling and must not be used for dual or multi-occupancy purposes.
35. External lighting to the premises must be designed and located so as to minimise light-spill beyond the property boundary or cause a public nuisance.
A1 The garage be constructed to withstand the forces of floodwaters, including debris and buoyancy for the 1 in 100yr flood.
A2 The garage be constructed from flood compatible building components below the 1 in 100yr flood plus 0.5m freeboard.
A4 Demolition, building or excavation work must not be commenced until;
A5 This determination does not include an assessment of the proposed works under the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and other relevant Standards. All new building work (including alterations and additions) must comply with the BCA and relevant Standards and you are advised to liaise with your architect, engineer and building consultant prior to lodgement of your construction certificate.
A6 Council’s Building Approvals & Certification team can issue Construction Certificates and be your Principal Certifying Authority for the development, to undertake inspections and ensure compliance with the development consent, relevant building regulations and standards of construction. For further details contact Council’s Building Approvals & Certification team on 9399 0944.
A7 A Local Approval application must be submitted to and be approved by Council's Building Approvals & Certification team prior to commencing any of the following activities on a footpath, road, nature strip or in any public place:
A8 Specific details of the location of the building/s should be provided in the Construction Certificate to demonstrate that the proposed building work will not encroach onto the adjoining properties, Council’s road reserve or any public place, to the satisfaction of the Certifying Authority.
A11 Section 177 of the Conveyancing Act 1919 creates a statutory duty of care in relation to support of land. Accordingly, a person has a duty of care not to do anything on or in relation to land being developed (the supporting land) that removes the support provided by the supporting land to any other adjoining land (the supported land.)
MOTION: (Andrews/Hughes) CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY - SEE RESOLUTION.
CP13/12 Director City Planning Report - 80 Alison Road , Randwick (DA/611/2011)
That Council, as the consent authority, refuse development consent under Section 80 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 to Development Application No. DA/611/2011 for alterations and additions to an approved residential flat building including provision of a new level to rear with 1 bedroom unit, new sunroom at third floor level off unit 5, internal reconfiguration and associated works at 80 Alison Road, Randwick for the following reasons:
1. Failure to satisfy Section 79C(1)(a)(i) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in that the proposed State Environmental Planning Policy 1 – Development Standards Objection to Randwick Local Environmental Plan (Consolidation) 1998 Clause 20F Floor Space Ratio is not considered to be well founded.
2. Failure to satisfy Section 79C(1)(a)(i) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in that the proposed State Environmental Planning Policy 1 – Development Standards Objection to Randwick Local Environmental Plan (Consolidation) 1998 Clause 20G Building Height is not considered to be well founded.
3. Failure to satisfy Section 79C(1)(a)(i) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in that the proposal fails to satisfy the Design Quality Principles contained within State Environmental Planning Policy 65 - Design Quality of Residential Flat Buildings.
4. Failure to satisfy Section 79C(1)(a)(i) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in that the proposal fails to satisfy Clause 12 Zone No. 2C (Residential C Zone) of the Randwick Local Environmental Plan (Consolidation) 1998 in that the proposal is not considered to satisfy the objectives of the 2C Zone due to impacts on the streetscape and environmental amenity.
5. Failure to satisfy Section 79C(1)(a)(i) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in that the proposal fails to satisfy Clause 20F Gross Floor Area of the Randwick Local Environmental Plan (Consolidation) 1998 in that the proposal fails to provide adequate deep soil landscaping and does not satisfy the purpose of the control due to impacts on the environmental amenity of adjoining sites.
6. Failure to satisfy Section 79C(1)(a)(iii) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in that the proposal fails to satisfy the Randwick Development Control Plan Multi-Unit Housing part 3.2 Height as the applicant has not adequately demonstrated that additional building height is compatible with the existing and desired future character of the site’s context and will not result in visual bulk issues in relation to adjoining development or the streetscape.
7. Failure to satisfy Section 79C(1)(a)(iii) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in that the proposal fails to satisfy the Randwick Development Control Plan Multi-Unit Housing part 3.3 Setbacks as inadequate setback is provided from the northern side boundary and the proposed third level addition to the rear, which may result in visual bulk issues and a sense of enclosure in relation to adjoining development.
8. Failure to satisfy Section 79C(1)(a)(iii) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in that the proposal fails to satisfy the Randwick Development Control Plan Multi-Unit Housing part 3.4 Density as the applicant has not adequately demonstrated that additional building bulk is compatible with the existing and desired future character of the area and the additional building bulk will exacerbate impacts (overshadowing) on adjoining development.
9. Failure to satisfy Section 79C(1)(a)(iii) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in that the proposal fails to satisfy the Randwick Development Control Plan Multi-Unit Housing part 4.3 View Sharing, as potential view loss has not been adequately qualified by the applicant and any potential impacts would arise from a development that is not considered to satisfy DCP objectives in relation to building height.
10. Failure to satisfy Section 79C(1)(a)(iii) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in that the proposal fails to satisfy the Randwick Development Control Plan Multi-Unit Housing part 4.4 Solar Access as the increase in building bulk is not considered to allow for reasonable levels of solar access to adjoining development to the south.
11. Failure to satisfy Section 79C(1)(a)(iii) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in that the proposal fails to satisfy the Randwick Development Control Plan Multi-Unit Housing part 5.2 Driveways and Manoeuvring areas as amendments to the driveway width and grades are required to ensure that safe and efficient access is provided to the basement parking areas.
12. The proposal does not satisfy Section 79C(1)(b) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in that the impacts of the proposed development on the streetscape and surrounding residents are considered to be unreasonable.
13. The proposal does not satisfy Section 79C(1)(e) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in that the proposed development is not considered to be in the public interest.
CP14/12 Director City Planning Report - 27 Hannan Street, Maroubra (DA/255/2010/A)
A. That Council as the consent authority, grants its consent under Section 96 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, as amended, to modify Development Consent No. 255/2010 for amendments to the approved plans to alter approved internal layout, delete internal courtyard, alter north and south elevation window locations, retain the existing façade and parapet and amend the roof form, at No. 27 Hannan Street, Maroubra, in the following manner:
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And where amended by the following plans, as approved and stamped under DA/255/2010/A;
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Add the following detail to Condition 4, reading:
4.a) The ground floor window to the north elevation shall be fixed and obscured, using either glass bricks or opaque/frosted glass (at the preference of the applicant), to a minimum height of 1500mm above finished floor level.
Amend Condition 17 to read;
17. In accordance with the provisions of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000, a relevant BASIX Certificate and associated documentation must be submitted to the Certifying Authority with the Construction Certificate application for this development.
An amended BASIX Certificate shall be prepared prior to the issue of an amended Construction Certificate, that incorporates the amendments shown on Plan ‘S96_014(D)’ received by Council on 15 March 2011.
CP15/12 Director City Planning Report - 135 Carrington Road, Coogee (DA/885/2009/A)
That Council, as the consent authority, grants its consent under Section 96 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, as amended, to modify Development Consent No. 885/2009 for extension and reconfiguration of the lower ground floor to accommodate a 2-bedroom unit, increase in the trafficable areas within the eastern terrace on the ground floor level, installation of balcony on the western elevation of the second floor level, alterations to the floor layout, amendment to the dwelling mix to provide 6 x 2-bedroom units and 1 x 3-bedroom unit and associated design changes, at No. 135 Carrington Road, Coogee, in the following manner:
Amendment of Condition 1 to read as follows:
Amendment of Condition 7 to read as follows:
7. The privacy screens on the northern and southern elevations of the east-facing balconies on the ground, first, second and attic levels, as well as the southern elevation of the west-facing balcony on the attic level, shall be constructed with 35mm wide fixed timber or metal slats, horizontally or vertically positioned, and spaced at a maximum of 15mm, or another appropriate design that effectively restricts cross viewing into No. 133 and No. 137 Carrington Road.
Details demonstrating compliance shall be incorporated in the Construction Certificate documentation to the satisfaction of the Council / Accredited Certifier.
Amendment of Condition 42 to read as follows:
42. Fire safety and building upgrading works are to be implemented in accordance with the relevant recommendations contained in the Building Code of Australia Compliance Assessment Report prepared by AE&D consultant, dated 19.10.2009, ref: 2353 REV 01, to the proposed development as amended by any Section 96 modification.
Addition of Condition 84 to read as follows:
84. Fixed planter boxes of not less than 800mm in width shall be installed along the southern edge of the east-facing terrace on the ground floor level (attached to Unit 1), for a distance of not less than 5000mm as measured from the eastern edge of the terrace.
Addition of Condition 85 to read as follows:
85. A 1600mm high privacy screen shall be installed along the full length of both the northern and southern elevations of the west-facing balcony attached to Unit 4 on the second floor level.
The screens shall be constructed with 35mm wide fixed timber or metal slats, horizontally or vertically positioned, and spaced at a maximum of 15mm, or another appropriate design that effectively restricts cross viewing to No. 133 and No. 137 Carrington Road.
CP16/12 Director City Planning Report - 45 Victoria Street, Malabar (DA/666/2011)
RESOLUTION: (Belleli/Hughes) this application be deferred to allow for mediation between the applicant and objectors and to allow for further onsite visits by any interested Councillors.
CP17/12 Director City Planning Report - 25A French Street, Maroubra (DA/865/2011)
That Council, as the consent authority, grants development consent under Sections 80 and 80A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, as amended, to Development Application No. DA/865/2011 for ground and first floor alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and construction of pergola structure to the rear at No. 25A French Street, Maroubra, subject to the following conditions:
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a. The front glazed awning structure including post must be setback at least 700mm from the south western side boundary to maintain reasonable levels of amenity to the streetscape and existing semi-detached dwelling.
b. The awning structures over the walk way along the south western side of the dwelling must be deleted as they will be predominate in the laneway and will detract from the overall character of the existing semi detached dwelling.
5. In accordance with Council’s Section 94A Development Contributions Plan effective from 2 July 2007, based on the development cost of $115,000, the following applicable monetary levy must be paid to Council: $575
7. The applicant will be required to ensure retention of the mature Hibiscus tiliaceus ‘Rubra’ (Ruby Hibiscus) on Council’s French Street verge in front of the site, and must ensure that:
a. There will be no storage of materials or machinery or site office/sheds, nor is cement to be mixed or chemicals spilt/disposed of and no stockpiling of soil or rubble within 2 metres of its trunk.
b. The applicant is not authorised to perform any works to this public tree, and shall contact Council’s Landscape Development Officer on 9399-0613 should pruning or any similar such work appear necessary for access reasons or similar, with the applicant required to cover all associated costs with such work, to Council’s satisfaction, prior to the issue of a Final Occupation Certificate.
9. 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), certifying the structural adequacy of the existing structure to support the upper floor addition.
10. Smoke alarms are required to be installed in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Building Code of Australia (volume 2) smoke alarms must comply with AS3786. Smoke alarms must be connected to the consumer mains electric power supply and provided with a battery back-up. Details of compliance are to be included in the construction certificate.
16. Noise and vibration emissions during the construction of the building and associated site works must not result in damage to nearby premises or result in an unreasonable loss of amenity to nearby residents and the relevant requirements of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and NSW DECC Guidelines must be satisfied at all times.
17. Temporary site safety fencing must be provided to the perimeter of the site (unless the site is separated from the adjoining land by an existing structurally adequate fence, having a minimum height of 1.5 metres). Temporary site fences are to have a minimum height of 1.8 metres and be constructed of cyclone wire fencing, with geotextile fabric attached to the inside of the fence to provide dust control, or other material approved by Council.
18. A Construction Site Management Plan must be developed and implemented prior to the commencement of any works. The construction site management plan must include the following measures, as applicable to the type of development:
19. A Demolition Work Plan must be prepared for the development in accordance with Australian Standard AS2601-2001, Demolition of Structures and relevant environmental/occupational health and safety requirements.
20. All building, plumbing and drainage work must be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Sydney Water Corporation.
32. Prior to undertaking any demolition, excavation or building work in the following circumstances, a report must be obtained from a professional engineer which details the methods of support for the dwelling or associated structure on the adjoining land, to the satisfaction of the Principal Certifying Authority:
33. There must be no encroachment of any structures or building work onto Council’s road reserve, footway, nature strip or public place.
34. A Road/Asset Opening Permit must be obtained from Council prior to commencing any excavations or works within or upon a road, footpath, nature strip or in any public place, in accordance with section 138 of the Roads Act 1993 and all of the conditions and requirements contained in the Road / Asset Opening Permit must be complied with.
35. Approval is granted for removal of the following trees:
a. The Agonis flexuosa (Willow Myrtle) growing in the western side setback, as has been shown on the Proposed Site Plan, as its location only 1.2m from the western wall alignment of the dwelling means it is exempt, in accordance with clause 4.b.vii of Council’s Tree Preservation Order (TPO);
b. Despite the Proposed Site Plan appearing to show that the Eucalyptus cinerea (Argyle Apple), just south of the tree described in point ‘a’ above, against the western edge of the existing ‘lean-to’ will be retained, the site inspection confirmed that this tree is considered dangerous due to the acute lean of its trunk to the northwest, directly towards/over the dwelling, and should be removed in the interests of protecting person and property.
37. In accordance with Clause 154B of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000, a Certifying Authority must not issue an Occupation Certificate for this development, unless it is satisfied that each of the required BASIX commitments have been fulfilled.
38. Openable windows to a room, corridor, stairway or the like with a floor level more than 4m above the external ground/surface level, must be designed and constructed to reduce the likelihood of a child accessing and falling through the window opening.
40. All external civil work to be carried out on Council property (including the installation and repair of roads, footpaths, vehicular crossings, kerb and guttering and drainage works), must be carried out in accordance with Council's Policy for "Vehicular Access and Road and Drainage Works" and the following requirements:
42. The premises must only be used as a single residential dwelling and must not be used for dual or multi-occupancy purposes.
43. External lighting to the premises must be designed and located so as to minimise light-spill beyond the property boundary or cause a public nuisance.
A11 Further information and details on Council's requirements for trees on development sites can be obtained from the recently adopted Tree Technical Manual, which can be downloaded from Council’s website at the following link, http://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/ - Looking after our environment – Trees – Tree Management Technical Manual; which aims to achieve consistency of approach and compliance with appropriate standards and best practice guidelines.
MOTION: (Andrews/Matthews) that this application be deferred to the next available meeting to allow one of the objectors to address Council on this matter. LOST.
MOTION: (Andrews/Matthews) that development consent be granted, subject to the addition of a 1.6 metre privacy screen for the pergola at the north east corner of the site.
AMENDMENT: (Tracey/White) that development consent be granted as per the Director City Planning’s report. CARRIED AND BECAME THE MOTION.
CP18/12 Director City Planning Report - 133 Carrington Road, Coogee (DA/884/2009/A)
That Council, as the consent authority, grants its consent under Section 96 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, as amended, to modify Development Consent No. 884/2009 for extension and reconfiguration of the lower ground floor to accommodate a 2-bedroom unit, increase in the trafficable areas within the eastern terrace on the ground floor level, installation of balcony on the western elevation of the second floor level, alterations to the floor layout, amendment to the dwelling mix to provide 6 x 2-bedroom units and 1 x 3-bedroom unit and associated design changes, at No. 133 Carrington Road, Coogee, in the following manner:
7. The privacy screens on the northern and southern elevations of the east-facing balconies on the ground, first, second and attic levels, as well as the northern elevation of the west-facing balcony on the attic level, shall be constructed with 35mm wide fixed timber or metal slats, horizontally or vertically positioned, and spaced at a maximum of 15mm, or another appropriate design that effectively restricts cross viewing into No. 131 and No. 135 Carrington Road.
Amendment of Condition 41 to read as follows:
41. Fire safety and building upgrading works are to be implemented in accordance with the relevant recommendations contained in the Building Code of Australia Compliance Assessment Report prepared by AE&D consultant, dated 19.10.2009, ref: 2353 REV 01, to the proposed development as amended by any Section 96 modification.
Addition of Condition 81 to read as follows:
81. Fixed planter boxes of not less than 800mm in width shall be installed along the northern edge of the east-facing terrace on the ground floor level (attached to Unit 1), for a distance of not less than 5000mm as measured from the eastern edge of the terrace.
Addition of Condition 82 to read as follows:
82. A 1600mm high privacy screen shall be installed along the full length of both the northern and southern elevations of the west-facing balcony attached to Unit 4 on the second floor level.
The screens shall be constructed with 35mm wide fixed timber or metal slats, horizontally or vertically positioned, and spaced at a maximum of 15mm, or another appropriate design that effectively restricts cross viewing to No. 131 and No. 135 Carrington Road.
CP19/12 Director City Planning Report - Reporting Variation to Development Standard under State Environment Planning Policy No. 1 (SEPP 1) for the Month of 1 to 29 February 2012 (F2008/00122)
RESOLUTION: (Andrews/Hughes) that the report be received and noted.
CP20/12 Director City Planning Report - Cultural and Community Grants Program - March 2012 - Recommended Allocations (F2009/00182)
RESOLUTION: (Woodsmith/Andrews) that Council approve Cultural and Community Program funds totalling $43,848.50 to be allocated to the recommended grant applicants listed in Attachment One to the report.
MOTION: (Woodsmith/Andrews) CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY – SEE RESOLUTION.
CP21/12 Director City Planning Report - Randwick City Council's Support and Service for Young People (F2004/06290 )
RESOLUTION: (Andrews/Smith) that Council notes the information contained in the report and invites the Randwick Youth Council to attend a Council meeting.
GM9/12 General Manager's Report - Rules and Procedures of Precincts and Precinct Funding (F2005/00487)
RESOLUTION: (Tracey/Procopiadis) that:
a) Council endorse the proposed changes to the Precinct Rules and Procedures.
b) Council approve an increase in funding for Precincts from $300.00 to $400.00 per year.
Note: Cr Matthews requested that his name be recorded as voting against the above resolution.
CS6/12 Director City Services Report - Additional Alcohol Free Zones (AFZs) - Randwick and Maroubra Junction (PROJ/10628/2011)
1. the Alcohol Free Zones be extended to include:
a) Maroubra Junction - Maroubra Road - from Walsh Avenue to Bunnerong Road, both sides of road and footpath;
b) Randwick - Alison Road between Avoca Street and Belmore Road, both sides of road and footpath;
c) Randwick - Belmore Road – Waratah Avenue to Alison Road, both sides of road and footpath;
2. these new additional Alcohol Free Zone areas expire on 8 November 2015 to keep consistent with the expiry date for all other AFZs in the City of Randwick;
3. the police, Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW and the submission authors be notified of these new Alcohol Free Zones; and
4. for any police issues in these designated areas concerning homeless people, Council rangers are notified to see if they can deal with such issues through the Council protocol for dealing with homeless people.
GF13/12 Director Governance & Financial Services Report - Investment Report - February 2012 (F2004/06527)
RESOLUTION: (Andrews/Matson) that the investment report for February 2012 be received and noted.
(a) Cr Matthews tabled a petition from local residents objecting to a proposed childcare centre at 36 Burke Street, Chifley.
NM11/12 Motion Pursuant to Notice from Cr Andrews - Proposed Pedestrian Crossing at Fitzgerald Avenue. (F2005/00825)
NM12/12 Motion Pursuant to Notice by Cr Stevenson - Establishment of Men Sheds (F2012/00116)
RESOLUTION: (Stevenson/Bowen) that Council investigate and prepare a report on encouraging the establishment of men’s sheds within the Council area.
The report to address:
1. Locations for sheds in existing Council buildings or on public land;
2. Possibility of partnering with neighbouring Councils;
3. A process for communicating and encouraging the formation of sheds by interested residents; and
4. Grant funding available from the Federal Government.
Note: Cr Matthews requested that his name be recorded as being opposed to the resolution.
Note: Cr White left the chamber at this point in the meeting, the time being 9.18pm.
NM13/12 Motion Pursuant to Notice from Cr Stevenson - Proposed Community Transport Schemes (F2008/00533)
MOTION: (Stevenson/Tracey) that Council prepare a report on the viability and costs of providing a community transport scheme for residents incorporating:-
1. Free bus services operating within the Council area between 10am and 3pm linking community centres, libraries, shopping centres and share car locations;
2. An inexpensive Council taxi service for operating within the Council area between 10am and 3pm for a fixed charge available to elderly or disabled residents who book the day before travelling; and
The above to be funded from the environmental levy and corporate sponsorships from local shopping centres and car share operators. LOST.
AMENDMENT: (Matson/Belleli) that Council prepare a report on the viability and costs of providing a community transport scheme for residents incorporating:-
1. cost neutral bus services operating within the Council area between 10am and 3pm linking community centres, libraries, shopping centres and share car locations;
2. a cost neutral Council taxi service for operating within the Council area between 10am and 3pm for a fixed charge available to elderly or disabled residents who book the day before travelling; and
The above to be partially funded from corporate sponsorships from local shopping centres and car share operators. LOST.
NM14/12 Motion Pursuant to Notice from Cr Bowen - Technology Training for Seniors Program (F2007/00022)
RESOLUTION: (Bowen/Matson) that in addition to the Broadband for Seniors Kiosk program currently operated by Council Libraries, Council resolves to:
a) continue to promote practical training sessions for our senior residents in the use of mobile and smart phones, information technology and social media with such sessions to be held at Council libraries at no charge to senior residents; and
b) seek funding for such training sessions through the next round of grants available from the Telstra Connected Seniors Program.
NM15/12 Motion Pursuant to Notice by Cr Matson - State of Climate Report: "More Ambitious Action Needed" (F2006/00507)
MOTION: (Matson/Hughes) that Council responds to the update of climate science in the State of the Climate report released on the 14th March 2012 by the CSIRO and Bureau of Meteorology by:
(a) noting the warnings of highly variable rainfall across the country and rapidly rising sea levels that occurred from 1993 to 2009;
(b) now reviewing via a Council report the likely impact on residents and Council's own continued ability to provide services to those residents; and
(c) declaring support for the Federal Government's initiatives in creating a price on carbon via the carbon tax legislation. LOST.
NM16/12 Motion Pursuant to Notice by Cr Matson - "Interim Bridging Policies to Bring Council's Current DCP's into Alignment with the Draft Comprehensive LEP". (F2007/00569)
RESOLUTION: (Matson/Smith) that:-
(a) Council make use of the recently exhibited discussion papers and public responses to prepare the draft comprehensive DCP and that, if required, any relevant sections of the draft DCP should be adopted as interim policies to accompany any adopted draft comprehensive LEP until the draft comprehensive DCP is also completed.
(b) the NSW Department of Planning be urged to review the LEP template Statewide to include a residential wall height limit as part of the planning review the State Government is undertaking.
Note: Cr Matthews requested that his name be recorded as opposed to the resolution.
NM17/12 Motion Pursuant to Notice by Cr Matson - "Call on Local Liberal MP's to Oppose Centennial, Moore and Queens Park 99 Year Leases." (F2005/00501)
MOTION: (Matson/Bowen) that Council calls:
a) on the State Government to protect Centennial Park, Moore Park and Queens Park as public open space and not to allow any part to be leased to a private interest for any period greater than the existing 20 year limit;
b) on the NSW government to provide adequate funding to The Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust so that it is not required to go to private developers to maintain its parks;
c) on the local federal member Malcolm Turnbull to confirm his commitment to oppose the alienation of “even 1m2 of the park”; and
d) on local State member for Coogee Bruce Notley-Smith to remember his own pre-election stance opposing alienation of park land and to now support Council in its present position. LOST.
NM18/12 Motion Pursuant to Notice by Cr Matson - "Demolition of Structures on the Chinese Market Gardens Site". (F2004/07905)
NR2/12 Notice of Rescission Motion from Crs Matson, Hughes and Woodsmith - 102-104 Brook Street, Coogee (DA/291/2009) (DA/291/2009)
Note: Having previously declared an interest, Crs Bowen and Smith left the chamber and took no part in the debate or voting on this matter.
MOTION: (Matson/Woodsmith) that the resolution passed at the Ordinary Council meeting held on Tuesday 28 February 2012 reading as follows:
‘RESOLUTION: (Andrews/Matthews) that Council, as the consent authority, reviews Condition (4) of development consent DA/291/2009, with Condition (4) to now read:
Monday to Sunday 11:00am to 9:00pm.’
NR3/12 Notice of Rescission Motion from Crs Andrews, Stevenson, Seng and Matthews - 7 Boomerang Street, Maroubra (DA/848/2011) (DA/848/2011)
RESOLUTION: (Andrews/Matthews) that the resolution passed at the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday 13 March 2012 reading as follows:
‘RESOLUTION: (Woodsmith/Matson) that Council, as the consent authority, refuse development consent under Section 80 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 to Development Application No. DA/848/2011 to construct an elevated secondary dwelling over existing laundry to rear of existing dwelling and alterations to an addition of new windows to existing dwelling at 7 Boomerang Street, Maroubra, for the following reasons:
1. The proposed development is inconsistent with the objectives of the 2A Residential Zones in that it will compromise the amenity of surrounding residential areas, is not compatible with the dominant character of existing development and will not maintain the character of established residential areas.
2. The proposed development by virtue of it’s excessive height and siting will have adverse sola access impacts in close proximity to the rear yards of the neighbouring properties.
3. The proposed development is excessive in bulk and scale and is incompatible with the size and scale of existing secondary buildings in the locality.
4. The proposal in its current form is not within the public interest having regard to the submissions received and does not satisfy Section 79C(1)(e) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, as amended.’
MOTION: (Andrews/Matthews) CARRIED ON THE CASTING VOTE OF THE MAYOR - SEE RESOLUTION.
RESOLUTION: (Andrews/Matthews) that the matter be deferred for mediation and amended plans to be lodged, if required.
There being no further business, His Worship the Mayor, Cr S Nash, declared the meeting closed at 10.31pm.
The minutes of this meeting were confirmed at the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the City of Randwick held on Tuesday, 24 April 2012.