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Matched Legal Cases: ['Application No. 1114', 'Application No. 1149', 'Application No. 1232', 'Application No. 616', 'Application No. 532', 'Application No. 532', 'Application No. 897']

Minutes of Planning Meeting - 4 November 2009
on Wednesday, 4 November, 2009
Councillors Berman (Chairman - for other than Item 4), Browne (Chairman - for Item 4), Chopra, Evans, Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
Pastor David Godfrey, of Thornleigh Community Baptist Church, opened the meeting in prayer.
THAT an apology be received and accepted for the non-attendance of COUNCILLORS MCMURDO and HUTCHENCE.
COUNCILLOR BERMAN declared a pecuniary interest in Item 4 - PLN83/09 Development Application - Alterations and Additions - 78A Somerville Road, Hornsby Heights. Refer to that Item for details.
COUNCILLOR SMART declared a pecuniary interest in Item 6 - PLN80/09 Development Application - Section 82A Review - Mixed Use Development - 42 Denman Parade, Normanhurst. Refer to that Item for details.
COUNCILLOR BERMAN declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 6 - PLN80/09 Development Application - Section 82A Review - Mixed Use Development - 42 Denman Parade, Normanhurst. Refer to that Item for details.
COUNCILLOR BROWNE declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 6 - PLN80/09 Development Application - Section 82A Review - Mixed Use Development - 42 Denman Parade, Normanhurst. Refer to that Item for details.
COUNCILLOR CHOPRA declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 6 - PLN80/09 Development Application - Section 82A Review - Mixed Use Development - 42 Denman Parade, Normanhurst. Refer to that Item for details.
COUNCILLOR EVANS declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 6 - PLN80/09 Development Application - Section 82A Review - Mixed Use Development - 42 Denman Parade, Normanhurst. Refer to that Item for details.
COUNCILLOR RUSSELL declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 6 - PLN80/09 Development Application - Section 82A Review - Mixed Use Development - 42 Denman Parade, Normanhurst. Refer to that Item for details.
THAT the Minutes of the Planning Meeting held on Wednesday, 7 October, 2009 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.
Items 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 and 11 were withdrawn for discussion.
THAT the recommendations in respect of items 1, 2, 3, 8 and 9 be adopted.
1 PLN76/09 Development Application - Construction of an Indoor Swimming Pool - 312 Galston Road, Galston.
(DA/1114/2009)
THAT Development Application No. 1114/2009 for the construction of an indoor swimming pool at Lot 3, DP 255997, No. 312 Galston Road, Galston be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Report No. PLN76/09.
2 PLN81/09 Development Application - Rural Subdivision - One Lot into Two
30 Peebles Road, Fiddletown
(DA/914/2009)
THAT Council seek the concurrence of the Director-General of the Department of Planning for approval of Development Application No. DA/914/2009 for the subdivision of one rural lot into two at Lot 3 DP 551290 (No. 30) Peebles Road, Fiddletown as a deferred commencement consent pursuant to Section 80(3) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 subject to the conditions detailed in Schedule 1 of Report No. PLN81/09.
3 PLN82/09 Development Application – Erection of a Dwelling House – 146 Galston Road, Hornsby Heights
(DA/1149/2009)
THAT Development Application No. 1149/2009 for the erection of a dwelling-house at proposed Lot 102 within Lot 100, DP 1130236, No. 146 Galston Road, Hornsby Heights be approved as a deferred commencement consent subject to conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Report No. PLN82/09.
4 PLN83/09 Development Application - Alterations and Additions - 78A Somerville Road, Hornsby Heights
(DA/1232/2009)
NOTE: COUNCILLOR BERMAN declared a pecuniary interest in this item under Clause 52 of Council's Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). The nature of interest was stated by COUNCILLOR BERMAN on the Declaration of Interest form as: "I am the owner of subject site". COUNCILLOR BERMAN was not present at, or in sight of, the Meeting when the item was being discussed or voted on.
NOTE: In view of the Mayor’s advice that he would be leaving the Meeting during discussion and voting of Item 4, the Deputy Mayor assumed the Chair for the Item.
THAT Development Application No. 1232/2009 for the Alterations and Additions to a Garage at Lot 12, DP 1137290, No. 78A Somerville Road, Hornsby Heights be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Report No. PLN83/09.
5 PLN87/09 Development Application - Demolition of a Garage and Subdivision of one lot into two - 20 Warruga Crescent, Berowra Heights
Mr Wayne O’Brien, of Berowra Heights, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Nick Sterck, of Berowra Heights, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Wayne Dickerson, of Berowra Heights, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Peter Graham, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Smart, seconded by COUNCILLOR Mills,
THAT Development Application No. 616/2009 for the demolition of a garage and the subdivision of one allotment into two at Lot 2 DP 553883 (No. 20) Warruga Crescent, Berowra Heights, be refused on the following grounds:
1. The configuration of the proposed lots is unacceptable.
2. The size of the proposed lots is inadequate having regard to the scope of the site.
3. The configuration of proposed car parking for the existing dwelling is unacceptable.
4. The subdivision would create an unacceptable precedent and is not in the public interest.
6 PLN80/09 Development Application - Section 82A Review - Mixed Use Development - 42 Denman Parade, Normanhurst
(DA/532/2009)
NOTE: COUNCILLOR SMART declared a pecuniary interest in this item under Clause 52 of Council's Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). The nature of interest was stated by COUNCILLOR SMART on the Declaration of Interest form as: "Customer of my business. Would not make my decision transparent”. COUNCILLOR SMART was not present at, or in sight of, the Meeting when the item was being discussed or voted on.
NOTE: COUNCILLOR BERMAN declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in this item under Clause 51A of Council's Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). As stated on the Declaration of Interest form by COUNCILLOR BERMAN, the nature of the interest was “The applicant is known to me”, and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “No further action is required as there is no undue influence over my judgement in relation to this matter”. COUNCILLOR BERMAN remained present for discussion and voting on the item.
NOTE: COUNCILLOR BROWNE declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in this item under Clause 51A of Council's Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). As stated on the Declaration of Interest form by COUNCILLOR BROWNE, the nature of the interest was “The applicant is related to a member of a political party that I am also a member of”, and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “The applicant is not personally known to me. I met him for the first time at an on-site meeting regarding his 82A Review application. My judgement has not been influenced in any way”. COUNCILLOR BROWNE remained present for discussion and voting on the item.
NOTE: COUNCILLOR CHOPRA declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in this item under Clause 51A of Council's Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). As stated on the Declaration of Interest form by COUNCILLOR CHOPRA, the nature of the interest was “non-significant and non-pecuniary”, and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “The applicant is related to my fellow Liberal Party member”. COUNCILLOR CHOPRA remained present for discussion and voting on the item.
NOTE: COUNCILLOR EVANS declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in this item under Clause 51A of Council's Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). As stated on the Declaration of Interest form by COUNCILLOR EVANS, the nature of the interest was “The applicant is related to a member of a political party that I am a member of”, and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “I have no dealings with the applicant in a direct way”. COUNCILLOR EVANS remained present for discussion and voting on the item.
NOTE: COUNCILLOR RUSSELL declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in this item under Clause 51A of Council's Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). As stated on the Declaration of Interest form by COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, the nature of the interest was “I am a member of the Liberal Party as is the applicant”, and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “I do not know the applicant and have not met the applicant”. COUNCILLOR RUSSELL remained present for discussion and voting on the item.
Mr Greg Bepper, of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.
THAT Development Application No. 532/2009 for the demolition of an existing building and construction of a residential unit at Lot 2B DP 365028 (No. 42) Denman Parade, Normanhurst, be approved and the General Manager be delegated authority to affix appropriately worded conditions of consent.
THAT Council adhere to its previous decision to refuse Development Application No. 532/2009 for the demolition of an existing building and construction of a residential unit at Lot 2B DP 365028 (No. 42) Denman Parade, Normanhurst, for the reasons of refusal detailed in Schedule 1 of Report No. PLN80/09.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans, Martin and Russell
AGAINST: Councillor Mills
7 PLN72/09 Development Application - Two Lot Subdivision - Demolition
77 Hannah Street, Beecroft
(DA/897/2009)
Mr John Slade, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.
THAT consideration of Development Application No. 897/2009 for the demolition of an existing dwelling and garage and the Torrens title subdivision of one lot into two lots at Lot 1 DP 231939, (No. 77) Hannah Street, Beecroft be deferred to allow interested Councillors to inspect the site and obtain a briefing from Council Officers on the impacts of the development on existing vegetation.
8 PLN85/09 Reporting Variations to Development Standards
THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. PLN85/09 be received and noted.
9 PLN86/09 Heritage Festival 2010
(F2009/00567)
1. Endorse the program of events and budget for the Heritage Festival 2010 as outlined in Executive Manager’s Report No. PLN86/09.
2. Delegate the judging of the Heritage Awards 2010 to Council’s Heritage Advisory Committee to enable the timely exhibition of entries during the Heritage Festival and the presentation of awards at the Planning Meeting on 5 May, 2010.
3. Endorse the photograph of the Hawkesbury River Rail Bridge, Brooklyn attached to Executive Manager’s Report No. PLN86/09 to be used on the postcard to advertise the Heritage Festival 2010.
10 PLN89/09 Annual Amendments Planning Proposal and Development Control Plan Amendments
(F2009/00758)
1. Council endorse progression of the Planning Proposal attached to Executive Manager’s Report No. PLN89/09 to:
1.1 rezone and permit strata subdivision at property No. 218 Brooklyn Road, Brooklyn;
1.2 update the listing of heritage items in accordance with the recommendations of Heritage Review State 4 and East Epping Heritage Review; and
1.3 implement the recommendations of the Hornsby West Side Conservation Area Review with the exception of the rezoning of the precinct to Residential AS (low density - sensitive lands).
2. Council forward the Planning Proposal to the Minister of Planning seeking “approval” to progress the preparation of the draft LEP in accordance with Section 56(1) of the Environmental and Planning Assessment Act 1979.
3. Should the Minister determine under Section 56(2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, that the matter may proceed without significant amendment to the Proposal, Council publicly exhibit the Planning Proposal in accordance with the Minister’s determination.
4. The draft amendments to the Heritage, Dwelling-House, Residential Subdivision, Low Density Multi-Unit Housing, Medium Density Multi-Unit Housing, Medium/High Density Multi-Unit Housing, Dural Village Centre, River Settlements, Rural Lands and Extractive Industries Development Control Plans as outlined in Executive Manager’s Report No. PLN89/09, be exhibited for 28 days with the exhibition of the Planning Proposal.
5. Following the exhibition, a report be prepared for Council’s consideration on submissions received.
11 PLN91/09 Waterways Review Planning Proposal
(F2009/00762)
THAT consideration of Executive Manager’s Report No. PLN91/09 be deferred to a Councillor workshop to allow Council Officers to brief Councillors on the strategic implications of the Waterways Review.
THE MEETING terminated at 8.17 pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday, 2 December, 2009, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.