Council Agenda

 

 

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING

7.00pm, 24 April, 2007

Civic Centre,

Dundebar Road, Wanneroo

 

 

Council allows a minimum of 15 minutes for public questions and statements at each Council meeting.  If there are not sufficient questions to fill the allocated time, the person presiding will move on to the next item.  If there are more questions than can be dealt with in the 15 minutes allotted, the person presiding will determine whether to extend question time.

 

Protocols

 

During the meeting, no member of the public may interrupt the meeting’s proceedings or enter into conversation.  Each person seeking to ask questions during public question time may address the council for a maximum of 3 minutes each.

 

Members of the public wishing to submit written questions are requested to lodge them with the Chief Executive Officer at least 30 hours prior to the start of the meeting.

 

The person presiding will control public question time and ensure that each person wishing to ask a question is given a fair and equal opportunity to do so.  A person wishing to ask a question should state his or her name and address before asking the question.  If the question relates to an item on the agenda, the item number should also be stated.

 

The following general rules apply to question and statement time:

 

·                Questions should only relate to the business of the council and should not be a statement or personal opinion.

·                Only questions relating to matters affecting Council will be considered at an ordinary meeting, and at a special meeting only questions that relate to the purpose of the meeting will be considered.  Questions may be taken on notice and responded to after the meeting.

·                Questions may not be directed at specific members of council or employees.

·                Questions & statements are not to be framed in such a way as to reflect adversely on a particular Elected Member or Officer.

·                The first priority will be given to persons who are asking questions relating to items on the current meeting agenda.

·                The second priority will be given to public statements.  Only statements regarding items on the agenda under consideration will be heard.

 

 

The Mayor and Councillors will conduct an informal session on the same day as the meeting of the Council at the Civic Centre, Wanneroo, commencing at 6.00pm where members of the public may, by appointment, present deputations. If you wish to present a deputation please submit your request for a deputation in writing addressed to the Chief Executive Officer or fax through to Governance on
9405 5097. 

 

·                A time period of 10 minutes is set aside for each deputation. 

·                Deputations shall not exceed five (5) persons in number and only three (3) of those persons shall be at liberty to address the Council and to respond to questions the Mayor and Councillors may have.

 

Please ensure that mobile phones are switched off before entering the Council Chamber.  Any queries on this agenda, please contact Governance on 9405 5027 or 9405 5018.

Objective

·      To ensure that there is a process in place to outline access to the recorded proceedings of Council.

·      To emphasise that the reason for tape recording of Council Meetings is to ensure the accuracy of Council Meetings.

Statement

Recording of Proceedings

(1)          Proceedings for meetings of the Council, of electors and of the Audit Committee shall be recorded, by the City, on sound recording equipment except, in the case of meetings of the Council or the Audit Committee, where the Council or the Committee, as the case may be, closes the meeting to the public.

(2)          Notwithstanding sub clause (1), proceedings of a meeting of the Council or of the Audit Committee which is closed to the public shall be recorded where the Council or the Audit Committee, as the case requires, resolves to do so.

(3)          No member of the public is to use any electronic, visual or vocal recording device or instrument to record the proceedings of the Council or a committee without the written permission of the Council.

Access to Recorded Tapes

(4)          Members of the public may purchase a copy of the taped proceedings or alternatively listen to recorded proceedings with the supervision of a City Officer.

(5)          Elected Members may listen to a recording of the Council proceedings upon request, free of charge.  However, no transcript will be produced without the approval of the Chief Executive Officer.

(6)          Costs of providing taped proceedings to members of the public will be the cost of the tape plus staff time to make the copy of the proceedings.  The cost of supervised listening to recordings will be the cost of the staff time.  The cost of staff time will be set in the City’s schedule of fees and charges each year.

Retention of Tapes

(7)          Recordings pertaining to the proceedings of Council Meetings shall be retained in accordance with the Library Board of Western Australia Act (1951-83), General Disposal Authority for Local Government Records.  The current requirement for the retention of recorded proceedings is thirty (30) years.

Disclosure of Policy

(8)          This policy shall be printed within the agenda of all Council, Special Council, Electors and Special Electors and the Audit Committee meetings to advise the public that the proceedings of the meeting are recorded.

 

 

Notice is given that the next Ordinary Council Meeting will be held at the Civic Centre,

Dundebar Road, Wanneroo on Tuesday 24 April, 2007 commencing at 7.00pm.

 

 

 

 

D SIMMS

Acting Chief Executive Officer

19 April 2007

 

 

 

 

CONTENTS

 

Item  1          Attendances  1

Item  2          Apologies and Leave of Absence   1

Item  3          Public Question Time   1

Item  4          Confirmation of Minutes  1

OC02-04/07    Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting Held on 03 April 2007  1

Item  5          Announcements by the Mayor without Discussion   1

Item  6          Questions from Elected Members  1

Item  7          Petitions  1

New Petitions Presented  1

Update on Petitions  1

PT01-04/07     Environmental Issues concerning the East Wanneroo Land and Water Mangement Study  1

PT02-04/07     Removal of Trees from Brightlands Circuit  2

PT03-04/07     Infestation of Portuguese Millipedes in Darch  2

PT04-04/07     Dog Attack, Yanchep  2

Item  8          Reports  3

Declarations of Interest by Elected Members, including the nature and extent of the interest.  Declaration of Interest forms to be completed and handed to the Chief Executive Officer. 3

Planning and Development  3

Development Applications  3

PD09-04/07     Proposed Stockpiling and Soil Blending Facility  3

Town Planning Schemes and Structure Plans  20

PD10-04/07     Modification to Proposed Amendment No 20 – East Wanneroo Structure Plan – Cell 6, Agreed Structure Plan 8  20

PD11-04/07     Modification to Proposed Amendment No 4 - East Wanneroo Structure Plan - Cell 5 - Agreed Structure Plan 7  25

PD12-04/07     Amendment No.65 to District Planning Scheme No.2 - Rezoning of Lots 4 (39) and 5 (11) Mornington Drive, Mariginiup  31

Development Applications  41

PD13-04/07     Lot 1585 (Hn 6) Lautoka Rise, Mindarie: Proposed Single House with Residential Design Code Variation  41

Delegated Authority Reports  46

PD14-04/07     Development Applications Determined under Delegated Authority during March 2007  46

PD15-04/07     Subdivision Applications Determined under Delegated Authority during March 2007  60

Other Matters  68

PD16-04/07     City of Wanneroo/Cedar Woods Demonstration Project  68

PD17-04/07     Donation of Building Licence Fee for 2007 Telethon Home at Lot 582 (2) Oyster Lane, Yanchep  75

PD18-04/07     Noise and Chemical Odours from Meneghello Galvanizing Services, 46 Rogers Road, Landsdale  77

Infrastructure  81

IN07-04/07     Ocean Drive Redevelopment, Quinns Rocks  81

IN08-04/07     Perth Bicycle Network Local Government Grants 2007-08  113

IN09-04/07     PT03-11/06 Traffic Issue, Weymouth Boulevard, Quinns Rocks  120

IN10-04/07     Traffic Management - Woodward Circle  130

IN11-04/07     2005/2006 Metropolitan Regional Road Program (Road Rehabilitation) - Deletion of Gnangara Road Project from Program   137

IN12-04/07     Public Guidance Signage in Road Reserves - Policy Review   140

Corporate Services  146

IT Services  146

CS03-04/07     Tender 07003 - Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a Two-Way Radio System   146

Finance  153

CS04-04/07     Warrant of Payments - For the Period to 31 March 2007  153

CS05-04/07     2006/07 Budget Review and Financial Activity Statements for the Period Ended 28 February 2007  205

CS06-04/07     Change Basis for Valuation of Land - Various Properties  226

Community Development  237

Community Services  237

CD03-04/07    The Home and Community Care (HACC) Program – Updated Growth Funding Deed of Variation  237

CD04-04/07    Gumblossom Reserve Changerooms - Project Update  241

CD05-04/07    Outcome of Community Sport and Recreation Facility Fund (CSRFF) Applications for the 2006 Funding Round  247

Ranger & Safety Services  251

CD06-04/07    Application to Keep More Than Two Dogs – Various Addresses  251

CD07-04/07    Proposed Guidelines for Approving Car Park Closures during Night Time Hours  255

Governance and Strategy  259

Governance  259

GS03-04/07     Donation Requests to be Considered by Council  259

GS04-04/07     Local Government Postal Elections October 2007  265

Chief Executive Office  268

General  268

CE01-04/07     Donation Requests Considered under the Delegated Authority of the Chief Executive Officer  268

Item  9          Motions on Notice   273

Item  10        Urgent Business  273

Item  11        Confidential   273

CR01-04/07    Mindarie Regional Council Resource Recovery Facility - Member Council Guarantees  273

Item  12        Date of Next Meeting   273

The next Ordinary Councillors Briefing Session has been scheduled for 6.00pm on Tuesday, 8 May 2007, to be held at the Civic Centre, Dundebar Road, Wanneroo. 273

Item  13        Closure   273

 

 

Item  1                Attendances

MARK PEARSON                                                    Alexander Ward

SAM SALPIETRO (Deputy Mayor), JP                    Central Ward

Item  2                Apologies and Leave of Absence

Item  3                Public Question Time

Item  4                Confirmation of Minutes

That the minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 03 April 2007 be confirmed.

 

Item  5                Announcements by the Mayor without Discussion

Item  6                Questions from Elected Members

Item  7                Petitions

New Petitions Presented

Update on Petitions

Cr Monks presented a petition of 934 signatories requesting that the environmental issues to be taken in to consideration as a priority in the East Wanneroo Land and Water Management Study.

 

UPDATE

 

As per Council resolution of 3 April 2007 Governance forwarded a copy of the above petition to the Western Australian Planning Commission on 5 April 2007.

 

Cr Cvitan presented a petition of 27 signatories requesting the removal of destructive trees from the above property. 

 

UPDATE

 

Parks Maintenance are in the process of reviewing the issues raised and will report back on findings with recommendations as soon as possible.

Cr Cvitan presented a petition of 17 signatories requesting that the City visit the street and/or involve the relevant department to start a periodic spray program to eliminate this problem.

 

UPDATE

 

This matter is being investigated.

Cr Gray presented a petition of 39 signatories requesting that the City undertake appropriate action to resolve the ongoing problem with regard to vicious dogs in Newquay, Yanchep and to reassess the infringement received by the petitioner.

 

UPDATE

 

Report responding to the petition is going to the 15 May meeting of Council.

 

 

 

Item  8                Reports

Declarations of Interest by Elected Members, including the nature and extent of the interest.  Declaration of Interest forms to be completed and handed to the Chief Executive Officer.

Mayor Kelly to declare an indirect financial interest in Item PD10-04/07 as he has received a campaign donation for his State Government Election Campaign from Chappell and Lambert Pty Ltd.

Planning and Development

Development Applications

File Ref:                                              P33/0544V01

File Name: EA Proposed Soil Blending Facility and Associated Transportable Buildings  Lot 106  149  McLennan Drive  Nowergup.doc This line will not be printed Please do NOT delete

Responsible Officer:                           Director, Planning and Development

Disclosure of Interest:                         Nil

Author:   Silvia Foti

Meeting Date:   24 April 2007

Attachments:                                       3

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Issue

To consider an application seeking retrospective approval for a stockpiling and soil blending facility on Lot 13 (287L) Gnangara Road, Wangara (refer Attachment 1).

 

Applicant	Prestige Project Management
Owner	Soiland Pty Ltd
Location	Lot 13 (287L) Gnangara Road, Wangara
DPS 2 Zoning	General Industrial and General Rural
MRS Zoning	Industrial and Rural

Background

The subject site is zoned both Industrial and Rural under the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) and General Industrial and General Rural under DPS2. The subject land is also located within the boundaries of the East Wanneroo Cell 8 Agreed Structure Plan, which designates the majority of the Cell for industrial purposes and provides a road design for its future subdivision (refer Attachment 2).

 

On 29 October 1999 the City issued approval for a green waste mulching and soil blending facility on Lot 2 (41) Callaway Street, Wangara. This approval was limited to five (5) years unless the City granted a further approval. In January 2001, a further application, for the same use, was received, proposing the relocation of the operation to the northwest corner of Lot 2. Approval for the relocation was granted on 22 May 2001 for a period of five (5) years, which subsequently expired on 22 May 2006.

The use has continued after the approval lapsed and the stockpiling of materials associated with the approved use has expanded beyond the terms of the original approval. Lot 2 was subdivided during this time into Lot 12, 13 and 14, and stockpiling and soil blending activities continued on both Lot 12 and 13.

 

The soil blending operation has now been relocated from Lot 12 to facilitate the subdivision of the land for industrial purposes by Landcorp in accordance with the East Wanneroo Cell 8 Agreed Structure Plan and the storage of materials (predominately peat) has now been wholly located on Lot 13. The volume of peat relocated from the adjacent Lot 12 and additional peat being brought onto the site has resulted in a substantial stockpile approximately 20 metres high and a volume of approximately 620,000 m3. The peat stockpile has been relocated north of the area previously approved by the City for soil blending on Lot 13 and is considered to be operating in breach of the DPS2 and the Planning and Development Act 2005 (PD Act). The City has issued a written Direction to the owner/operator requiring:

 

(i)         The green waste mulching and soil blending operation to cease within 60 days; and

(ii)        The peat stockpile to be removed within 60 days.

 

The City has chosen not to require the cessation of the use immediately, pending the determination of this application. The issuing of the written Direction should not be taken as an indication of the determination of the application. The written Direction is given entirely without prejudice to the planning approval process and in the event the application is refused the City will expect the written Direction to be complied with.

 

The owner/operator is also required to obtain a Works Approval licence from the Department of Environment and Conservation. Work Approvals appear to have been issued every three (3) years since the operations commencement. A current Works Approval licence exists over the facility. This licence was issued on 12 February 2006 and is due to expire on 11 February 2009. Irrespective of this licence, the owner/operator is required to have a valid Development Approval. Both approvals are required to be in place for works to commence or continue.

Detail

Proposal

Soiland Pty Ltd propose to continue the previously approved activities of stockpiling peat, green waste mulching and soil blending on the subject site and to expand this operation to include soil blending activities originally located on Lot 12 (former Lot 2). This involves the construction of a new hardstand area (referred to as Stage 2) that will adjoin their existing hardstand area to cater for the relocation of the existing peat stockpile on Lot 12. Stage 2 will involve compacting of a 1.5 hectare limestone hardstand of approximately 300mm depth and construction of a lined stormwater runoff basin. Expansion of the facility will occur to the north in an area that has previously been subject to yellow sand extraction and is void of any native vegetation (refer Attachment 3).

The operation involves the receipt of greenwaste, sands and other raw materials, such as bark, peat and sawdust. The use of animal manures does not form part of this application and it is noted that the DEC’s Works Approval excludes the use of animal manure. The peat stockpile previously located will be utilised in the soil blending activities over the next five (5) years.

The raw materials are screened, ground and /or blended to create landscaping grade mulches, soils and soil conditioners. The operation comprises several key activities including:

i)       raw material stockpile area;

ii)      a processing area where raw materials are taken by a loader and loaded into a tub grinder, ground, screened and blended;

iii)     finished material stockpile area; and

iv)     water catchment area which uses a limestone hardstand area to capture runoff in compensation basins. Stormwater associated with the compensation basin is then used to wet-down the raw materials. 

The use of the site will require the use of machinery including loaders, tractors, tub grinder, window turner and screening plant. The proposed operating hours of the facility are 6am to 6pm Monday to Saturday. The soil products will be distributed from the site by contract transport. The proposal does not allow for direct sale to the public. Access to the site will be via the Wangara Industrial area rather than as previously approved with direct access from Gnangara Road.

The applicant has sought a limited five (5) year approval in order to utilise the raw materials on site and to provide opportunity to relocate the peat storage and soil blending operations to another site. It is acknowledged that the peat stockpile has already been relocated and that the applicant until recently has been working the site without a valid approval and therefore a ‘retrospective’ planning approval is sought.

Consultation

Administration advertised the proposal for a period of 28 days between 6 March 2007 and 3 April 2007 by means of newspaper advertisement, sign on site and letters to owners of adjoining properties within a 400m radius.

 

The application was also forwarded to the Department of Health, Department of Water, the Western Australian Planning Commission and the Department of Environment and Conservation, for comment.

 

At the close of the advertising period a total of 44 submissions were received, including four from government departments.

 

The following issues were raised in the submissions:

 

·         Noise

·         Dust Nuisance creating a Health Risk

·         Ground Water Quality

·         Reliability of Soiland

·         Odour

·         Visual Amenity

·         Limestone Lining

·         Location

·         Property Values

 

These are addressed in detail in the comment section below.

Two petitions with 193 and 30 signatures were also received. The petitions oppose the soil blending operation and the storage of peat in the Wangara Industrial Area as it has resulted in dust being generated by the handling of the peat, contaminated nearby properties, impacted on resident’s health and resulted in noise complaints. These comments have been addressed in the detail section of this report.

Planning Requirements

If the use of the land for a particular purpose is not specifically mentioned in Table 1 of DPS2 and cannot be reasonably determined as falling within the interpretation of one of the use categories the Council may:

 

a)       determine that the use is consistent with the objectives and purposes of the particular zone and is therefore permitted; or

b)      determine that the proposed use may be consistent with the objectives and purposes of the zone and is thereafter follow the ‘D’ procedures of Clause 6.6.2 in considering an application for planning approval; or

c)       determine that the use is not consistent with the objectives and purposes of the particular zone and is therefore not permitted.

 

A soil blending facility is considered an unlisted use. Administration has assessed this application as falling into category b) above.

 

As the proposed use has already commenced, approval is sought under 6.12 of DPS2. Clause 6.12.1 gives Council the authority to grant planning approval to a development already commenced or carried out regardless of when it was commenced or carried out. Such approval shall have the same effect for all purposes as if it had been given prior to the commencement or carrying out of the development, but provided that the development complies with the provisions of the Scheme as to all matters other than the provisions requiring Council’s approval prior to the commencement of development.

Comment

State Government Agency Comments

Department of Water

The Department of Water advises that the proposal is located within the Wanneroo Groundwater Area where there may be a requirement to obtain a Groundwater Licence for the use of groundwater. The issue of a Licence is not guaranteed but if issued will contain a number of conditions including the quantity of water that can be pumped each year.

 

It is understood that a Groundwater Licence has been issued.

 

Administration Comment and Recommendation

 

The comments made are noted. The Department of Water has subsequently advised the City that a water license exists on Lot 12 for 18,000 kL and is valid until 2014. In this regard, the operator has advised the City that a contractual arrangement is in place to ensure water supplies are available to the soil blending and associated stockpile on lot 13.

Any future relocation of the water extraction bore to Lot 13 will require approval by the Department of Water.

Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC)

The DEC indicated no objection to the proposal on the basis that the blending operation does not involve the use of manures on the site. This is consistent with the current Environmental Protection Act 1996 license for the soil blending facility which contains a condition prohibiting the use and stockpiling of animal manures as a raw material in the compost manufacturing and soil blending operation.

 

Administration Comment and Recommendation

 

It is acknowledged that the nature of the proposed operation does not include the use of animal manures. It is also acknowledged that the DEC has initiated monitoring of the site to determine the significance of any dust or heavy metals that may be located on, or emanating from the site and any associated health implications on nearby residents. The DEC is continuing to monitor and assess this operation under the terms of the current license and have initiated soil sampling, swabbing tests, water monitoring bores and air monitoring equipment. If it is subsequently demonstrated that the operator is not complying with the requirements of the license, further action will be pursued by the DEC. Further information in this regard has been provided under the comments heading ‘Dust Nuisance Creating a Health Risk’.

Department of Health

The Department of Health advise that soil blending and green waste mulching activities (not involving the use of animal manures) would generally not come under the jurisdiction of the Health Act with respect to licensing as an offensive trade (manure works). If poultry manure is to be used, the process and end product would need to be assessed in terms of the potential for fly breeding. It is important that the proponent provides management plans or other verification to demonstrate that issues of dust, odour and noise have been satisfactorily addressed. If the activity is confined to green waste mulching and soil blending it is not expected there would be potential for fly breeding or creation of harbourage and breeding sites for rodents and other vermin. The City may wish to request a pest control management plan.

 

Administration Comment and Recommendation

 

The use of animal manure is not proposed. The Department of Environment’s Works Approval Licence stipulates that the licensee shall ensure that no animal manure stockpiles are stored on the premises and that no animal manures are used as a raw material in the compost manufacturing and soil blending operation. The comments made by the Department of Health are noted. A pest control management plan is considered unnecessary and the issue of noise and odour are addressed in detail further in the report.

Public Submissions

Noise

Objection is raised to the level of noise generated from the site, particularly from reversing alarms of heavy earthmoving machinery, the tub grinders and trucks entering and exiting the site. Residents to the north chose to live in a Special Rural setting for a peaceful lifestyle. The noise emanating from the site is said to be relentless and interrupts what they believe should be a peaceful, semi rural lifestyle. The noise levels are intrusive and often outside of normal working hours.

 

Administration Comment and Recommendation

 

It is noted that, as Wangara is an industrial area, the occurrence of noise is ever present. Noise should, however, be controlled to ensure it is not excessive and contained within relevant regulations.

 

Noise is regulated by the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. A general requirement of the City is that an Acoustic Consultant's Report on all installations, activities and processes, giving actual sound level measurements of plant, both individually and in combination be prepared by the applicant prior to works continuing on the site.  This report is to include the presence of tonal components, amplitude or frequency modulations or impulses to ensure noise emissions are in compliance with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 1986.

 

It is recommended that an acoustic report be prepared by the applicant to demonstrate compliance should Council consider granting approval to this use.

Dust Nuisance creating a Health Risk

All written submissions make comments related to a dust nuisance. Prevailing winds blow layers of black dust not yellow into nearby resident’s homes, over outdoor furniture, cars and into their pools. The submissions also raise concern that the dust may contain arsenic and acid sulphates that may affect their health as it permeates the air they breathe and cause ill health, lung conditions, asthma, continuous coughing, itching eyes etc. It is claimed that tests performed by the DEC in February 2007 support the fact that fine particles of dust are polluting residences with acid sulphates. Dust control measures such as watering is considered impossible to prevent the dust nuisance due to the volume of peat stockpiled and the fact that it would need to be watered over a 24 hour period. The suggestion to use rye grass to prevent a dust nuisance is opposed as it would affect hay fever sufferers.

 

Administration Comment and Recommendation

 

A Works Approval by the DEC exists for the site. The City together with the DEC are performing ongoing investigations into these allegations.  The applicant suggests that the dust, could have come from the 30 hectares of exposed sandy area currently being subdivided by Landcorp or the sand extraction activities by Rocla along Ocean Reef Road and that it is least likely to have come from the peat pile which is the smallest of the open worked areas and it is being reticulated and kept moist. 

They also indicate that inspection staff of the DEC have regularly attended the site during the period of complaints and have found the site to be well managed and that the DEC has asked for the Peat Stockpile to be reticulated with sprayers to keep it moist and these works have been undertaken and are operational.

 

It has proven difficult for the City to specifically identify the source of the dust nuisance given extensive earthworks being undertaken by Landcorp, Rocla and Soiland within this area.  Providing the City can be satisfied that dust measures have been put in place, and that the DEC is content that these measures are effective, the City can only ensure that conditions related to dust nuisance are imposed on any approval to ensure that these measures are being implemented and that action can be taken to ensure compliance should an issue arise in the future.

 

With respect to Health concerns, the application has been considered by the Department of Health (DoH) and its comments are outlined above.  Whilst the DoH comments received did not specifically address the issue of health risk associated with the materials on the site, previous comment has been received regarding the size of particulates and that initial testing indicated that on occasion the dust levels did have the potential to exacerbate upper and lower respiratory conditions.  However, only preliminary data has been collated by the DoH, which was recorded prior to the hydro mulching of the stockpile, and it is likely that the dust levels have been reduced to acceptable limits.  The City is not in a position to comment on whether dust has caused or likely to cause further health problems and further investigation and advice from the Department of Health is required.

 

Initial testing for heavy metals (including Chromium, Copper, Nickel, Mercury and Arsenic) has occurred on the site and on nearby properties and included swab sampling of the dwellings and soil samples from the stockpile and the nearby properties.  Initial advice from the DoH suggests that the most relevant data relates to the metal concentrations in the dust sampled at the residences.  The fact that no metals were detected above LOR (Laboratory Level of Reporting) in the dust analysed, indicates that there is unlikely to be any significant health implications from exposure to some dust.  It was also advised that the levels of Arsenic within the stockpile itself were up to 118 mg/kg, which is not unusual in peat.  In this regard, the HILA (Health Investigation Levels) for Arsenic is 100 mg/kg, however this level applies to a residential setting with a family living on the soil and includes a young child ingesting some soil, and as such it is not the appropriate standard to compare with an operation that is industrial in nature.

 

The removal of yellow sand and the stockpiling of the additional peat has amplified the overall bulk of the stockpile.  The contour plan provided by the applicant denotes an overall height of 20 metres.  Previous applications for the soil blending operation identified that the nature of the stockpile of blending materials varies from time to time, however a maximum limit of 5 metres was specified.  In this instance, a stockpile of approximately 20 metres is considered to be excessive and creates a significant impact on the visual amenity of the locality and amplifies the spread of dust under extreme conditions. 

 

A reduction in the overall height to 10 metres is therefore recommended, as this will reduce the height of the stockpile lower than the top of the batter for Ocean Reef Road and the ground level of the adjoining land to the north.  This will significantly reduce the visual impact of the stockpile and should also mitigate the spread of dust and other particulates.

Ground Water Quality

There is concern for the potential for the Gnangara Water Mound and garden bores to become polluted by arsenic and acid sulphate soil. The stockpile is being watered from bores drilled into the mound which is believed to be likely to pollute the mound and leach into surrounding waterways in the foreseeable future.

 

Administration Comment and Recommendation

 

The proposed site is not located within a priority groundwater catchment area.  The DEC and the Department for Water are the responsible authorities for approving bores for the extraction of ground water and the DEC has been monitoring for any groundwater contamination in accordance with the terms of the License.

 

Should approval be considered, Administration recommends that a condition be imposed to ensure that the use operates in accordance with the Department of Environment, Water and Catchment Protection “Guidelines for the Storage, Processing and Recycling of Organic Wastes”, to minimise any impacts or potential for leaching.

Environmental Impact

It is requested that a copy of the Environmental Impact Study be released to the public to demonstrate that the heavy metal, pH, dust and noise levels fall within acceptable health standards and whether this study considers the proximity of this development to the Gnangara aquifer and whether it considers the impact of dust, noise and heavy vehicle traffic.

Administration Comment and Recommendation

The City has received preliminary results from the DEC in relation to the monitoring on the site for heavy metals, dust and contamination of the ground water, which appear to represent the operation as being within acceptable limits. However, a final direction from the DEC is required to address these issues, and as such, a condition requiring the applicant to obtain the necessary environmental clearances from the DEC and the Department of Health, prior to the works occurring on the site should be required. Subsequent to formal advice being received from the DEC, the public could obtain a copy of the advice from the City of Wanneroo Health Officers.

Reliability of Soiland

The operator is viewed as having a disregard for due process and a disrespect for the community. They are believed to have intentionally mislead the Council and DEC as to the ultimate size of their intended operation and cannot be trusted to comply with any requirements to be imposed. The City is also accused of not having taken action against ‘big business’.

 

Administration Comment and Recommendation

 

Administration is required to assess this application on its individual merits using the information provided. The reliability of an individual or group of individuals to operate responsibly is not a planning consideration.

Odour

Obnoxious smell emanates from the site.

 

Administration Comment and Recommendation

 

A condition has been imposed by the Department of Environment, since 2003, to prevent the use of animal manures. The applicant has verbally indicated that animal manures do not form part of this application. It is recommended that should the City consider granting approval to this use, that a condition preventing the use of animal manure or biosolids be imposed.

Visual Amenity

The stockpile is a visual eyesore, it is a most obvious and defining landmark. Its sheer height and volume dominate the local landscape.

 

Administration Comment and Recommendation

 

The height of the stockpile is considered excessive and currently dominates the local landscape.  While the stockpile is located within a General Industrial zone the objectives of this zone includes minimising adverse visual and environmental effects of industrial uses on surrounding areas.  The City does not have any regulations to govern the maximum height of this pile and would assess this based on its impact on amenity.  The visual impact is apparent and does negatively impose on surrounding areas, particularly the special rural area to the north.  It is, however, acknowledged that the applicant is seeking a limited approval in which time it is proposed to remove the peat stockpile entirely from the site.  In the interim though, it is considered appropriate for Council to consider granting approval subject to the stockpile being reduced in height to a maximum of 10 metres to reduce the visual impact.  The reduction in the size of the stockpile to 10 metres would require approximately 250,000m³ to be removed and/or relocated, creating a significant disturbance to the peat and may create additional dust issues. On this basis, an appropriate management plan to control the short-term relocation of the peat to achieve a 10 metre overall height over a six-month period should be required.

Limestone Lining

The question as to whether a limestone lining has been constructed is raised given the stockpile is already in existence. Limestone around the edge does not prove that the mound is adequately protected from seepage.

 

Administration Comment and Recommendation

 

As works have been already been undertaken it is difficult to identify whether a suitable limestone lining has been constructed. It is recommended that a condition be imposed, should Council consider granting approval, that the operator demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City that such a lining has been constructed.

Location

The proposed activity should be located in a remote area. A more suitable site should be found that would have less impact on residences. With the release of the new divisions in Enterprise park and governing design guidelines this is promoting, creating and achieving an industrial park of a very high standard, it now appears that an operation of this type is no longer appropriate and would be better located elsewhere.

 

Administration Comment and Recommendation

 

Given the proposed scale of the operation, it is agreed that a more suitable site is required. Notwithstanding this, given that the subject site has had previous approval for stockpiling and soil blending and that the approval sought is for a limited time scale of five (5) years, at which time the operator proposes to vacate the area, it is considered reasonable to allow the operation to remain with conditions imposed on any approval to ensure the impact on nearby residents are minimised.

Property Values

It has a negative impact on the market value and resale potential and appeal of properties in the area.

 

Administration Comment and Recommendation

 

Market value and resale potential and appeal of properties is not a valid planning consideration.

 

It is recommended that this matter be dismissed.

Conclusion

It is clear that the nature of the soil blending operation has evolved in a manner that has a significant impact on the visual amenity of the locality. Concern remains over the management of the site to ensure that no detrimental environmental or health impacts are experienced, and in this regard, further investigation and clarification is required from the Department of Health and the Department of Environment and Conservation. Whilst preliminary advice has indicated that the site may now be operating within acceptable limits, the final conclusions of the monitoring programmes initiated early in 2007 are still required.

 

The environmental and health issues primarily relate to the poor management of the site to control dust and uncertainty over the nature of the material and hard stand storage areas. Management plans to control dust, noise and leaching are required to improve the nature of the operation and ongoing monitoring and testing of the site is required to ensure that heavy metals are not exceeding acceptable limits or leaching into the ground water.

 

Council needs to consider the proposal on it merits with consideration for the zoning of the land, its previous approvals and current DEC operating license. Consideration is required for the management of the site should the application be refused and the removal of the peat is required. In this regard, the expedient and managed use and removal of the peat from the property over a five year period is considered to be a preferred recommendation.

Statutory Compliance

This application has been assessed in accordance with the provisions of District Planning Scheme No.2. The use has been classified as an unlisted use and it has been determined that the proposed use may be consistent with the objectives and purposes of the zone and therefore has been treated in accordance with the ‘D’ procedures of Clause 6.6.2.

 

There is discretionary power under District Planning Scheme No. 2 for Council to retrospectively approve the application if it considers it appropriate. The owner/applicant has been given 60 days in order to comply with the written direction issued by the City. Should Council consider granting approval to this operation, the owner/applicant will be considered to have met the directions order and no further action will be required.

Strategic Implications

Nil

Policy Implications

Nil

Financial Implications

Nil

Voting Requirements

Simple Majority.

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Recommendation

That Council pursuant to Section 6.12 of District Planning Scheme No. 2 APPROVES the application submitted by ‘Prestige Project Management’ on behalf of Soiland Pty Ltd in respect to the Stockpiling and Soil Blending Facility at Lot 13 (287L) Gnangara Road, Wangara SUBJECT to:

1.       Relevant Environmental Studies being completed by the applicant to the satisfaction and specification of the Department of Environment and Conservation in consultation with the Department of Health, demonstrating that;

a)    The limestone hard stand required to stop leachate entering the ground water exists under the stockpile and is constructed in accordance with the terms of the current Environmental Protection Act license issued for the site.

b)    The management measures currently utilised on the site are sufficient to ensure that there are no adverse impacts on the nearby residents in regard to volume and particulate size.

c)    The materials on the site and dust emanating from the site do not contain heavy metals beyond acceptable limits.

2.       SUBJECT to the aforementioned, the following conditions being applied:

          a)      The approval is valid for a period of five (5) years only from the date of this approval.

          b)      This approval relates only to the area hatched in red on the approved plan.

          c)       A Works Approval shall be obtained from the Department of Environment and Conservation within 60 days of the date of this approval or such other time as agreed with the Director Planning and Development.

          d)      The proposed peat stockpile shall be reduced to a maximum height of 10 metres within six (6) months of the date of this approval.

          e)       Site operations, specifically, dust suppression, leachate and runoff controls, and odour and noise controls are to be maintained in an approved manner onsite and in accordance with the Department of Environmental Conservation, Guidelines for the Storage, Processing and Recycling of Organic Wastes.

          f)       The Applicant is to arrange and submit to the City's Development & Health Services within 60 days of the date of this approval or such other time as agreed with the Director Planning and Development, an Acoustics Consultant's Report on all installations, activities and processes, giving actual sound level measurements of plant, both individually and in combination.  This report shall include the presence of tonal components, amplitude or frequency modulations or impulses to ensure noise emissions are in compliance with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 1986.

          g)      Applicant to take sufficient measures to control the generation of dust and odours which may create a nuisance to surrounding properties, during construction and operational stages of the proposed development.

          h)      The materials shall be stored on a hardstand area constructed of a concrete pad at least 150mm thick or compacted limestone to a depth of 300mm, of a size adequate enough to contain all materials.  No surface runoff or leachate shall be allowed to escape from the property. The hardstand area shall be surrounded by a bund at least 1 metre high to contain all rainfall from a 1 in 100 year storm event (2.78mm/hr over 72 hours) to prevent contaminated water from infiltrating into the groundwater table. Details of this area shall be submitted to the City’s Development and Health Services for a Building License approval within 60 days of the date of this approval or such other time as agreed with the Director Planning and Development.

          i)       The southern boundary of the property shall be landscaped (allowance should be made for fire break requirements), in a manner, which is capable of screening the development from adjoining property, to the satisfaction of the City’s Manager Planning Services prior to the continuation of the use.  This landscaping shall comprise native species and be of an advanced stage growth.  The landscaping shall be maintained at all times.  A satisfactory landscaping plan indicating species and location shall be submitted to and approved by the City prior to planting.

          j)       NO burning off shall be conducted on-site.

          k)      Hours of operation shall be restricted to:

             Monday to Friday (Except Public Holidays)….…………..0700-1700

             Saturday…………………………………………………….0800-1800

             Sunday………………………………………...(Work Not Permitted)

             Public Holidays……………………………….(Work Not Permitted)

l)       The provision of a Traffic Management Plan for the local area road network detailing traffic generation and turning movements for vehicle access and egress to and from the development site. The Traffic Management Plan must detail how traffic movements are to be managed and controlled to maximise safety to the satisfaction of the City’s Manager Planning Services.

m)     The provision of a geotechnical engineer's assessment of the existing conditions of the affected roads with satisfactory arrangements being made with the City of Wanneroo to upgrade these roads accordingly.

n)      The access shall be provided with a crossover constructed to commercial standards, and shall be sealed in bitumen for the first 10 metres after that so as to prevent stones being dragged onto the road. The remainder of the access road shall be graded and treated with commercial dust suppressant so as to prevent the creation of a dust nuisance. Proposed crossover construction, bitumen sealing and access road grading and treatment shall be made the subject of a Building Licence application, be approved by the City and constructed in accordance with the approved plans within 60 days of the date of the approval or such other time as agreed with the Director Planning and Development.

o)      A fire management plan shall be submitted to and approved by the City within 60 days of the date of the approval or such other time as agreed with the Director Planning and Development.

p)      The proposed stockpiling area shall be setback from the Lot boundary to accommodate the necessary firebreaks.

q)      No further peat being delivered to this property until such time as the existing stockpile has been fully utilised.

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REVISED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION PLAN

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Responsible Officer:                           Director, Planning and Development

Disclosure of Interest:                         Nil

Author:   Brian Evans

Meeting Date:   24 April 2007

Attachments:                                       2

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Issue

To consider the Western Australian Planning Commission’s (WAPC) determination of Amendment No. 20 to Agreed Structure Plan 8. 

 

Applicant	Chappell & Lambert Planning Consultants
Owner	Patanal Pty Ltd
Location	Lots 992-996 & 370 Rufus Parkway & 978 Kingsway, Madeley; and Lots 935, 936, 954 & 957-960 Wicklow Circle & 952 Westport Parade, Darch
Site Area	8,840m2
DPS 2 Zoning	Urban Development

Background

Council at its meeting of 21 November 2006 resolved to adopt proposed Amendment No. 20 to the East Wanneroo Agreed Structure Plan No.8, subject to modification and the document was forwarded to the WAPC for final adoption and certification.  Attachment 1 shows the Density Recoding Plan as submitted by the applicant.  Attachment 2 shows the modified Density Recoding Plan adopted by Council.  The WAPC considered the matter and resolved to adopt the amendment as submitted by the applicant.

Detail

Pursuant to Clause 9.6.3 of the City’s District Planning Scheme No. 2, the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has resolved to adopt the abovementioned structure plan amendment subject to modification.  The WAPC modification supports the amendment as initially submitted and consequently is in conflict with the Council intent to remove the proposed density recoding of Lots 992-996 & 370 Rufus Parkway from R20 to R40 from the amendment. 

Consultation

The modification requested by the WAPC does not alter the intent of the ASP.   Further public consultation is not required, particularly given the position taken by the WAPC in consideration of the public submissions previously received. 

Smart Growth Strategy

The City’s Smart Growth Strategy identifies “Lifestyle and Housing Choice” as one of its six principles.  This principle seeks to create a variety of housing types and the enhancement of lifestyle options.  The City’s Local Housing Strategy, which has been adopted pursuant to the above Smart Growth principle, includes as a main objective “… to ensure that a wide range and choice of housing is provided to meet the changing social and economic needs of the community…”.  Several of the key actions for Smart Growth encourage higher densities around key community infrastructure.

Comment

The Council modification to the amendment was in recognition of the concerns raised by the residents within the immediate area.  The WAPC have dismissed the matters raised in the public submissions in terms of meeting the broader objectives of housing diversity, higher density in close proximity to public facilities and amenity such as parks in accordance with the directions contained in the Commission’s Policy documents (Residential Subdivision / Liveable Neighbourhoods). 

 

Part 9 of DPS 2 provides no direction on how to deal with a matter where the Council and the WAPC hold opposing views.  Under Clauses 9.6.3 and 9.6.5 the consent and agreement of both the Council and the WAPC is required, however the Scheme is silent where the two parties are not in agreement. Council has the option to either accept the decision of the WAPC or not progress the amendment to finalisation.  Further consultation with the WAPC is not considered warranted as copies of the public submissions received have been assessed by the WAPC and in effect, dismissed. 

 

In these circumstances and given that the amendment contains other sites the subject of a density recoding it would be considered appropriate to progress the amendment to finalisation and to modify the amendment document as required by the WAPC.

Statutory Compliance

The proposed amendment to the ASP has followed the statutory process outlined in Part 9 of DPS No 2.

Strategic Implications

Consideration of this amendment is consistent with the Social Outcome Objective of the City’s Strategic Plan 2006-2021 :

 

“2.1  Increase choice and quality of neighbourhood and lifestyle options.”

Policy Implications

Nil

Financial Implications

Nil

Voting Requirements

Simple Majority.

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Recommendation

That Council:-

1.       Pursuant to Clause 9.4, 9.6 and 9.7 of District Planning Scheme No.2, RESOLVES that the WAPC modified Amendment No. 20 to the East Wanneroo Agreed Structure Plan No. 8 as outlined on Attachment 1 to this report is satisfactory and ADOPTS, SIGNS and SEALS the modified Amendment documents;

2.       FORWARDS three copies of the modified amendment document to the Western Australian Planning Commission for its adoption and certification under Clauses 9.6 and 9.7.

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Responsible Officer:                           Director, Planning and Development

Disclosure of Interest:                         Nil

Author:   Brian Evans

Meeting Date:   24 April 2007

Attachments:                                       3

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Issue

To consider a requested modification by the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) to remove one of the proposed R40 Coded lots from the amendment and a local road connection to Rangeview Road to be reinstated.

 

Applicant	Burgess Design Group
Owner	Various
Location	Lots 25, 26, 119, 120 & 63 Rangeview Rd, Lots 124, 121 & 122 Kingsway and Lot 134 Landsdale Rd
Site Area	2.2 ha2
DPS 2 Zoning	Urban Development

Background

The amendment was dealt with under delegated authority and referred to the WAPC for adoption on the 21^st December 2006.  Attachment 1 shows the Existing Density Coding Plan.  Attachment 2 shows the Proposed Density Coding Plan.

Detail

Pursuant to Clause 9.6.3 of the City’s District Planning Scheme No. 2, the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has resolved to adopt the abovementioned structure plan amendment subject to modification.   Two modifications are required, these being :

 

1)      Delete the recoding of portion of Lot 124 Kingsway from R20 to R40.

 

2)      Include the local road intersection on Rangeview Road in the southern portion of Lot 120.

Consultation

The modification requested by the WAPC does not alter the intent of the ASP.   Further public consultation is not required given the position taken by the WAPC. 

Smart Growth Strategy

The City’s Smart Growth Strategy identifies “Lifestyle and Housing Choice” as one of its six principles.  This principle seeks to create a variety of housing types and the enhancement of lifestyle options. 

The City’s Local Housing Strategy, which has been adopted pursuant to the above Smart Growth principle, includes as a main objective “… to ensure that a wide range and choice of housing is provided to meet the changing social and economic needs of the community…”.  Several of the key actions for Smart Growth encourage higher densities around key community infrastructure.

Comment

Although not stated in the WAPC letter of advice, clarification on the modifications was obtained at an officer level from the Department of Planning and Infrastructure as follows:

 

1)      The recoding of the “Homestead” lot located at the end of a cul de sac (Lot 124) in terms of the Commission’s Policy documents for residential subdivision and Liveable neighbourhoods was considered to be difficult to justify.  More specifically, it was considered unsuitable as a R40 site in terms of its isolation within the residential area, its lack of proximity to public facilities and amenity such as POS areas and its lack of connectivity in terms of road access. 

 

2)      The deletion of a connecting local road in the southern section of Lot 120 was considered to be unacceptable as it reduced the connectivity of the road access arrangements in the immediate locality. 

 

The above concerns raised by the WAPC are considered to have some validity and in this context, the modifications are supported. Attachment 3 shows the Modified Density Coding Plan

Statutory Compliance

The proposed amendment to the ASP has followed the statutory process outlined in Part 9 of DPS No 2.

Strategic Implications

Consideration of this amendment is consistent with the Social Outcome Objective of the City’s Strategic Plan 2006-2021 :

 

“2.1  Increase choice and quality of neighbourhood and lifestyle options.”

Policy Implications

Nil

Financial Implications

Nil

Voting Requirements

Simple Majority.

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Recommendation 

That Council:-

1.       Pursuant to Clause 9.4, 9.6 and 9.7 of District Planning Scheme No.2, RESOLVES that the WAPC modified Amendment No. 4 to the East Wanneroo Agreed Structure Plan No. 7 as outlined on Attachment 3 to this report is satisfactory and ADOPTS, SIGNS and SEALS the modified Amendment documents;

2.       FORWARDS three copies of the modified amendment document to the Western Australian Planning Commission for its adoption and certification under Clauses 9.6 and 9.7.

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ATTACHMENT 3

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File Ref:                                              TPS/0065V01

File Name: BA Amendment No 65   Rezoning of Lots 4  39  and 5  11  Mornington Drive  Mariginiup.doc This line will not be printed Please do NOT delete

Responsible Officer:                           Director, Planning and Development

Disclosure of Interest:                         Nil

Author:   Timothy Dawson

Meeting Date:   24 April 2007

Attachments:                                       2

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Issue

To consider a request to amend District Planning Scheme No.2 (DPS2) to rezone Lots 4 (39) and 5 (11) Mornington Drive, Mariginiup from Rural Resource to Private Clubs/Recreation to accommodate a park home park.

 

Applicant	Allerding and Associates on behalf of National Lifestyle Villages
Owner	D & E Parker Pty Ltd.; Nei Uoan Yek
Location	Lots 4 (39) and 5 (11) Mornington Drive, Mariginiup
Site Area	16.5827 hectares (ha)
MRS Zoning	Rural
DPS 2 Zoning	Rural Resource

Detail

Site

The subject site is 16.5827 ha and is located at the south-eastern corner of Coogee Road and Mornington Drive (old Pinjar Road), Mariginiup.  A plan showing the location of the subject site is included as Attachment 1.  The localities of Carramar and Banksia Grove are to the west, to the north is the Lake Adams Special Rural Zone and to the south and east land is currently (predominantly) used for intensive agriculture.

 

Lot 5 located at the corner of Coogee Road and Mornington Drive contains native vegetation and Lot 4 contains a turf farm, a shed and a garage.

Proposal

The proposal seeks to rezone the subject land to accommodate a Lifestyle Village Park Home Park, similar to those existing on Wanneroo Road in the localities of Ashby and Tapping. The applicant intends as a first stage to develop Lot 4 to accommodate 265 park homes with lot sizes equivalent to a density of around Residential R30. Attachment 2 contains a concept plan for Lot 4. The applicant has advised that the design of stage 2 on Lot 5 will depend on a spring survey of the vegetation on that lot.

 

The applicant’s justification for the proposal is summarised as follows:

 

·                “The demand for park home accommodation has been well documented and illustrated by similar developments elsewhere in the Perth Metropolitan Area.

·                The park home village facilitated by this amendment effectively responds to contemporary demand patterns.

·                The land will remain under one ownership and management rather than being split between many owners.

·                The proposed use is consistent with the ultimate future land use as detailed in the East Wanneroo Land Use and Water Management Strategy (EWLUWMS).

·                The proposed density coding is consistent with the prevailing built form, especially to that to the west of the subject land.

·                The provision of a new form of appropriate, affordable housing in a well serviced location will add a significant option for the residents of the City of Wanneroo”.

Planning Framework

Metropolitan Region Scheme

 

The subject land is zoned Rural under the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS).  The City (or WAPC as applicable) must have regard to the purpose for which the land is zoned under the MRS, the orderly and proper planning of the locality and the preservation of amenity when determining applications for development under the MRS. Whilst the present rezoning request does not constitute a development application, the terms of the MRS are still relevant planning considerations as such applications will follow should the rezoning be successful.

 

Urban Growth and Settlement State Planning Policy

 

This WAPC policy seeks to promote a sustainable and well-planned pattern of settlements across the state.  The City’s DPS2 requires that the City consider State Planning Policies in deciding development applications.  Again whilst the present rezoning request does not constitute a development application, the terms of the policy are still relevant planning considerations as such applications will follow should the rezoning be successful. 

 

The policy recognises that effective management of urban growth is critical for the sustainable future development of Metropolitan Perth and that the orderly planning of urban growth and settlement should be facilitated by structure plans, as opposed to ad-hoc proposals, which should take into account the strategic and physical context of the locality, provide for the development of safe, convenient and attractive neighbourhoods which meet the diverse needs of the community, and facilitate logical and timely provision of infrastructure and services. 

 

District Planning Scheme No.2

 

The subject land (and its surrounds to the east of Mornington Drive) is zoned Rural Resource under DPS2. Notwithstanding that this application is seeking to change the zoning of the subject land, the DPS2 provisions relating to the Rural Resource zone are also still considered relevant, particularly as the land abutting the subject land (on its eastern and southern sides) would retain a Rural Resource zoning (and is currently used for intensive agriculture), and the provisions of DPS2 relating to Rural Resource includes reference to zoning proposals.

The DPS2 provisions which are particularly relevant are:

 

“1.6            Aims and Objectives of the Scheme are …

 

m)     To promote planning, management and strategic control of development in a rational and systematic manner, taking into account the aspirations or residents, environmental capacity and the costs and benefits of development.

 

3.17.2         (b)     Within the Rural Resource zone the priority uses are intensive agriculture, horticulture and basic raw materials extraction.

 

(c)     The Council shall not support any use or subdivision or zoning that is, or potentially could be, incompatible with the carrying out of the priority uses referred to in sub clause 3.17.2 (b)”.

 

3.17.1         The objectives of the Rural Resource Zone are to:

 

                   (a)     Protect from incompatible uses or subdivision, intensive agriculture, horticultural and animal husbandry areas with the best prospects for continued or expanded use;

 

(b)     Protect from incompatible uses or subdivision basic raw materials priority areas and basic raw materials key extraction areas.

 

Caravan Park, Camping Grounds and Park Home Parks Local Planing Policy

 

One of the objectives of this policy is to:

 

“2     Facilitate the provision of Park Home Parks for permanent living in a manner such that:

·                Adequate opportunity is provided for those seeking this type of housing;

·                Residents have access to facilities and services normally expected by urban residents;

·                Environmental, social and physical planning principles are complied with.”

 

The policy has the following further relevant provisions:

 

“4.(a)         When considering applications for parks, Council will have regard to the intent of the policies in the Interim Local Rural Strategy.

(b)          In particular, Council will have regard to the impact of parks on the General Rural Zone and the Rural Resource Zone. As such, parks will be considered “sensitive uses” and Clause 3.17.2 (h), (i), (j) and (k) of DPS2 (which relate to the need for planning approval for single houses and requirements to ensure future residents are aware of the potential amenity impacts that may be caused by rural activities) will apply in considering applications for parks”

 

Interim Local Rural Strategy Local Planning Policy

 

The following policy provisions of this policy are particularly relevant:

 

“P3.1  When considering applications for Planning Approval in the rural area, Council shall have regard to the zone objectives and other scheme provisions relating to the various rural zones applying to that area under Council’s town planning scheme.

 

P3.2    No conflicting, or potentially conflicting, land uses should be permitted within agricultural areas, unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Council that there will be no conflict, and unless the Town Planning Scheme is amended.

 

P3.      Potentially incompatible uses, such as rural living, should not be permitted in the Rural Resource Zone unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of Council there is no potential for adverse impacts to the carrying out of the priority resource use.”

 

Draft East Wanneroo Land Use and Water Management Strategy

 

This draft strategy, prepared by the WAPC, is intended to provide a high-level policy framework for the rural areas east of Wanneroo Road.  The Land Use Concept Plan accompanying the draft strategy indicates the subject land located within a “possible future urban deferred’ precinct.

 

The draft strategy was advertised for public comment in late 2005 and Council considered the matter at its meeting on 21 February 2006 (item PD01-02/06), where it resolved not to support the draft strategy, and in particular the land use concept plan, in its present form until such time as a range of issues are addressed and detailed investigations undertaken, sufficient to demonstrate with some certainty the appropriateness of the proposals.  The officers of the Department for Planning and Infrastructure have indicated that the WAPC and Minister for Planning and Infrastructure is likely to consider adoption of the strategy by approximately mid 2007.

 

If adopted, there is a significant amount of planning that will be required prior to urban related subdivision or development being undertaken in any future urban areas, notwithstanding any future urban designation under the strategy.  It is currently envisaged that the following steps (some of which could occur concurrently) will be involved before it could be said that this area will definitely be urban in the future:

 

1.       Release of the final EWLUWMS. Assuming it includes a Land Use Plan which shows this area as future urban:

2.       Completion of those parts of the proposed Gnangara Sustainability Study which are required to enable planning of this area to be progressed. Assuming this confirms suitability of this area for urban use:

3.       Review of the North West Corridor Structure Plan to provide an adequate regional planning framework for this part of the East Wanneroo area. Assuming this retains this area as future urban.

4.       Amendment of the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) to rezone the area from Rural to either Urban or Urban Deferred. This may be required to be subject to Environmental Review by the Environmental Protection Authority. Should the MRS amendment be gazetted (following it’s approval under the Environmental Review process), then it could be said with certainty that this general area is to be used for urban purposes in the future. (DPS2 is required to be amended to be consistent with the MRS, and would most likely rezone the general area to Urban Development zone).

 

However, having reached the above point, it still cannot be said that every piece of land in that area will be used for some form of residential use. Further more detailed stages of planning will be required, including the:

 

1.       Preparation of a District Structure Plan, to include proposals for locations of facilities and as high schools (and possibly primary schools) and district open space areas, and district-level proposals for centres (and other employment areas), movement systems etc.

2.       Preparation of Local Structure Plans for the local “cell” that this area falls within, showing more detailed proposals for housing types, centres, movement systems etc.

 

In the course of 1. and 2. above, a developer contribution system would also be prepared and adopted.

 

A process like the above is required to ensure that this area is properly planned in a comprehensive and sustainable manner and the outcomes sought by the various strategies and policies of this City (as well as other agencies) are satisfactorily achieved. This objective should be strongly pursued. Allowing parts of this area to develop for non-rural purposes (for which it is presently zoned) prior to a process such as the above having been properly undertaken risks compromising this objective.

 

Notwithstanding that this area might be proposed for future urban use as mentioned above, the fact remains that the subject land (and its surrounds to the east of Mornington Drive) is currently zoned Rural Resource under DPS2 and rural under the MRS and assessment of this rezoning must be considered in this context.

Comment

The City has approved two park home parks in recent years (on Wanneroo Road in the localities of Ashby and Tapping) and these parks provide a legitimate form of residential accommodation that adds to the City’s housing diversity as well as a relatively affordable form of housing.

 

To maintain affordability, prospective park home park developers have sought to take advantage of the lower land prices and establish in rural areas or urban areas where constraints exist for conventional residential development (for example land with ground consolidation problems). 

 

A park home park is however in effect, a medium density housing development, which can only be regarded as an urban as opposed to a rural land use. 

With this in mind and in view of the potential for land use conflict (noise, dust, smell, pesticide over spray etc), the impacts that such a land use would have on the character and amenity of rural areas and the need to service the community that will move into these parks, when developing the City’s DPS2, a deliberate decision was made to preclude such facilities from the rural areas.

 

The subject land is located directly adjacent to the developing urban areas of Carramar and Banksia Grove, so the servicing aspects can be readily addressed.  The land is however still located within a rural area that is characterised by a number properties being actively used for intensive agricultural purposes.  This introduces a significant potential for land use conflict that the City and WAPC policy framework clearly seeks to avoid.  The park home park concept itself, also leads to an intensive physical form which will be clearly contrary to the character of development normally expected in a rural area. 

 

Notwithstanding that park home parks add to Wanneroo’s housing diversity, the establishment of a park in this location is considered contrary to the objectives and provisions of the MRS, City’s DPS2, Caravan Park, Camping Grounds and Park Home Parks Local Planing Policy and Interim Local Rural Strategy Local Planning Policy.

 

As noted in the detail section of this report, one of the reasons given by the applicant in support of this proposal is that “The proposed use is consistent with the ultimate future land use as detailed in the EWLUWMS”. The applicant’s submission acknowledges that the EWLUWMS is currently only at draft stage. It is therefore premature to say that the ultimate future land use of this area will be urban.  Even if the strategy is finalised in its present draft form, there is a significant amount of planning that is required to prove up the proposals in the strategy and undertake detailed planning and environmental studies sufficient to determine whether the subject land is suitable for residential or some other associated use such as school, centre, open space, conservation area (noting the native bush land present on Lot 5) or road widening etc. 

 

It is considered critical that urban related proposals in the potential future urban areas of East Wanneroo only be considered in a comprehensive rather than ad-hoc manner.  Pursuing urban related proposals in this area outside the context of a strategic planning framework is considered contrary to the principles of orderly and proper planning and likely to prejudice the long-term social, economic and environmental potential of the area.  On this basis, it is strongly recommended that Council not initiate the rezoning at this stage. 

 

Like the revitalisation project for the Girrawheen-Koondoola area, as the planning project proceeds for the urbanisation of the southern rural areas of East Wanneroo (assuming the EWLUWMS is adopted to this effect), Council is likely to receive many landowner and developer driven proposals such as the present park home park proposal.  To ensure that such proposals do not undermine the orderly planning of the area Council must be careful not raise development expectations particularly at this embryonic stage of the project. 

Statutory Compliance

Under the Town Planning Regulations Council has the ability to initiate this amendment.  Because the proposal is inconsistent with the MRS and State policy, the approval of the WAPC will be required prior to advertising the proposal.  Council should note that once formally initiated, it is not within its control to either discontinue the amendment or decide on the eventual outcome.

Strategic Implications

Supporting this proposal would be inconsistent with Strategy 4.7.2 of the City’s Strategic Plan 2006-2021: “ensure compliance with relevant statutory authorities”. 

Policy Implications

The proposal to rezone the land to accommodate a park home park is generally considered contrary to the objectives and provisions of the MRS, Urban Growth and Settlement State Planning Policy, DPS2, Caravan Park, Camping Grounds and Park Home Parks Local Planning Policy and Interim Local Rural Strategy Local Planning Policy. 

Financial Implications

Nil

Voting Requirements

Simple Majority.

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Recommendation

That Council ADVISES the applicant, Allerding and Associates acting on behalf of National Lifestyle Villages that it is not prepared to initiate proposed Amendment No. 65 to District Planning Scheme No. 2 (DPS2) to rezone Lots 4(39) and 5(11) Mornington Drive, Mariginiup from Rural Resource Zone to Private Clubs/Recreation Zone for the following reasons:-

1.       Clause 3.17.2 c) of DPS2 provides, inter alia, that Council shall not support any use or zoning that potentially could be incompatible with the carrying out of the priority uses for the Rural Resource zone (which currently applies to the subject land) which are intensive agriculture, horticulture and basic raw materials extraction. The proposed use and zoning potentially could be incompatible with the carrying out of the above priority uses.

2.       It is contrary to the objective of Council’s Caravan Park, Camping Grounds and Park Home Parks Local Planning Policy which is to facilitate the provision of parks for permanent living in a manner such that environmental, social and physical planning principles are complied with (see 1) above and 6) below).

3.       It is contrary to clause 4. b) of Council’s Caravan Park, Camping Grounds and Park Home Parks Local Planning Policy which provides, inter alia, that Council will have regard to the impact of parks on the Rural Resource Zone. (See 1) above).

4.       It is contrary to policy statements P3.1, P3.2 and P3.3 of Council’s Interim Local Rural Strategy Local Planning Policy, in being contrary to the DPS2 provisions relating to the Rural Resource Zone (see 1) above), involving a conflicting use (with it not being demonstrated to the contrary), and involving a potentially incompatible use (with it not being demonstrated that there would be no potential for adverse impacts to the carrying out of the priority resource use in the Rural Resource Zone).

5.       It is contrary to provisions 1b., 5g. and 6c. of the Smart Growth Local Planning Policy.

6.       In so far as the application relies upon the designation of the subject land as ‘possible future urban deferred’ in the draft East Wanneroo Land Use and Water Management Strategy, that proposed strategy is still only at a draft stage and therefore its land use proposals can only be relied upon to a very limited degree in supporting proposals such as this. Furthermore, even if the strategy had been finalised and showed the subject land in a similar manner to the draft strategy, a proper planning process is required to be undertaken to put in place a sound planning framework for the general area before it is appropriate to consider approval of proposals such as this which may otherwise compromise the ability to put in place such a sound planning framework.

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Development Applications

File Ref:                                              P22/1002V01

File Name: EB Lot 1585  Hn 6  Lautoka Rise  Mindarie  Proposed Single House with Residential Design Code Variation.doc This line will not be printed Please do NOT delete

Responsible Officer:                           Roman Zagwocki

Disclosure of Interest:                         Nil

Author:   Neil Maull

Meeting Date:   24 April 2007

Attachment(s):                                    2

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Issue

To consider an application for the development of a single house on Lot 1585 (6) Lautoka Rise, Mindarie where an objection to the proposal has been received. 

 

Applicant	Beaumonde Homes
Owner	N & M Khalel
Location	Lot 1585 (6) Lautoka Rise, Mindarie
Site Area	0.0612ha
DPS 2 Zoning	Residential

Background

The subject lot is located between an existing dwelling and a dwelling under construction along Lautoka Rise, Mindarie (refer Attachment 1).  A building license application for a single house on the subject lot was submitted to the City on 15 May 2006, which was subsequently approved on 13 July 2006 (BA06/3195).  This application contained a balcony which contained obscure glazing to prevent overlooking of adjoining properties.  An R-Codes variation application was subsequently received by the City on 15 February 2007 seeking the removal of the previously approved obscure glazing which would permit encroachment of the cone of vision (overlooking) from the proposed upper floor balcony across both common boundaries to the north and south (HNs 4 & 8 Lautoka Rise, Mindarie).  The requested concessions are the subject of this report.

Detail

The proposed single house (which is currently under construction) proposes the removal of previously approved obscure glazing to a 10m² balcony, the effect of which would be the encroachment of the cone of vision across adjoining properties to the north and south.  When measured from the edge of the balcony, the cone of vision extends up to 0.66m across the common boundary of the adjoining property to the south, and up to 1.13m across the common boundary of the adjoining property to the north.  These encroachments of the cone of vision constitute overlooking according to the acceptable developments standards of the R-Codes.   A plan of the dwelling under construction, with the cone of vision encroachments drawn upon it is shown on Attachment 2.

 

In support of the concession sought, the applicant has argued that screen fencing with vegetation will prevent encroachment of the cone of vision. 

This argument is not supported, as it does not provide a permanent screen to restrict views.  The merits of the proposal are discussed later in this report.

Consultation

The applicant consulted with both affected adjoining property owners.  The property owner to the north (8 Lautoka Rise) has provided a letter of no objection to the proposed encroachment of the cone of vision across their property.  The property owner to the south has objected to the proposed encroachment of the cone of vision, as detailed below. 

 

The City has not undertaken any consultation as all affected adjoining property owners have commented on the proposal.

Smart Growth Strategy

The proposal complies with Principles 2e and 6a of the City’s Smart Growth Policy which seek to promote urban design which is responsive to the needs of the community, and promote inclusive decision making respectively.

Comment

The Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) seek to protect the privacy of properties adjoining a development site through the application of a ‘cone of vision’ that enables an assessment of overlooking to be undertaken (used where the proposed finished floor level of a dwelling is greater than 0.5m above average natural ground level).  The extent of the cone of vision depends on the function of the area from where the potential overlooking can occur.  In the case of unenclosed outdoor active habitable areas such as balconies.  The cone of vision requirement is 7.5m.

 

The objection has been made on the basis that the adjoining owners feel that ‘it would be unfair to agree to the request due to the fact that the balcony would directly overlook our entertaining area.   We ask that alternative means of screening or positioning are put in place so that our privacy can be retained’.

 

The R-Codes permits the City to vary the acceptable development standards of the R-Codes have not been met.  In this case, the applicant has stated that the owners do not wish to amend their proposal to comply with the acceptable development standards, and that they wish the application to be assessed against the relevant performance criteria of the R-Codes.  In this case, the relevant performance criteria states that new development should

 

Avoid direct overlooking between active habitable spaces and outdoor living areas of the development site and the habitable rooms and outdoor living areas within adjoining residential properties taking account of:

 

·                the positioning of windows to habitable rooms on the development site and the adjoining property;

·                the provision of effective screening; and

·                the lesser need to prevent overlooking of extensive back gardens, front gardens or areas visible from the street.

 

In this case, while the objectors have argued that the cone of vision encroaches into their outdoor entertaining area, the objectors dwelling (which is also currently under construction) contains a covered outdoor living area below the upper floor.  The cone of vision clearly does not encroach into this area currently under construction (refer Attachment 2).    In relation to the encroachment of the cone of vision across the boundary that does take place, the encroachment is very minor and is not considered likely to significantly affect the privacy of the adjoining property.

 

The minor extent of the encroachment of the cone of vision and the likelihood that the proposed balcony will not be used as the dwellings main outdoor entertaining area given its relatively small area and its location away from the main living areas of the dwelling, the proposal is considered to meet the relevant performance criteria of the R-Codes, and it is recommended that the application be supported.

Statutory Compliance

The application has been assessed in accordance with the requirements of the Residential Design Codes, as referred to in Clause 4.4 of the City of Wanneroo’s District Planning Scheme No. 2.  Assessment of the proposal has determined that the proposed balcony does not meet the acceptable development standards of the R-Codes.  The proposal is considered to meet the relevant performance criteria of the R-Codes and therefore can be supported.

Strategic Implications

The proposal would be consistent with the  ‘healthy, safe, vibrant and connected communities’ goal of the City’s Strategic Plan 2006-2021, which fosters lifestyle choice based on community needs.

Policy Implications

Nil

Financial Implications

Nil

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Recommendation

That Council APPROVES the application submitted by Beaumonde Homes on behalf of N & M Khalel for a proposed dwelling on Lot 1585 (6) Lautoka Rise, Mindarie, as depicted in Attachment 2 of this report.

 

 

 

 

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Delegated Authority Reports

File Ref:                                              S09/0009V01

File Name: FA Development Applications Determined Under Delegated Authority During March 2007.doc This line will not be printed Please do NOT delete

Responsible Officer:                           Director, Planning and Development

Disclosure of Interest:                         Nil

Attachments:                                       1

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Issue

Development Applications determined by Planning & Development between 1 March 2007 and 31 March 2007, acting under Delegated Authority from Council.

Background

Nil

Detail

The City of Wanneroo District Planning Scheme 2 (DPS2) provides Council with development approval powers which are designed to avoid conflict between different land uses on adjoining lots.  It is also necessary to ensure the completed developments meet the required standards such as building setbacks, carparking and landscaping.  Planning approvals are not generally required for single residential houses unless they seek to vary the requirements of the Residential Design Codes (RD Codes.)

 

Council has delegated some of its responsibilities for decision making on development applications to certain officers in Administration, which enables the processing of applications within the required 60 day statutory period and within normal customer expectations.   

 

The Administration, in assessing development proposals, attempts to extract from the relevant planning documents the key policies and requirements of Council in order to make comments and recommendations on the issues raised in the assessment of each individual development application.

 

Development applications determined by Planning & Development between 01 March 2007 and 31 March 2007, acting under Delegated Authority from Council are included in the attached Attachment 1.

Consultation

Nil

Comment

Nil

Statutory Compliance

A Delegated Authority Register was adopted by Council at its meeting on 31 August 2004 (item CE06-08/04 refers).  The decisions referred to in attachment 1 of this report are in accordance with this register.

Strategic Implications

This report is consistent with the corporate management and development goal of the City’s Strategic Plan, which seeks to establish an organisation that is open, accountable and committed to customer services.

Policy Implications

Nil

Financial Implications

Planning applications incur administration fees which are generally based on the Town Planning (Local Government Planning Fees) Regulations and have been adopted by Council in its annual budget.  The estimated cost of development for each application is listed in attachment 1.  Applications where an estimated cost has not been provided, are either applications for the exercising of discretion or for a change of use.

Voting Requirements

Simple Majority.

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Recommendation

That Council NOTES the determinations made by Planning & Development Services acting under delegated authority from Council on development applications processed between 1 March 2007 and 31 March 2007. 

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  Development Applications determined for Period                City of Wanneroo

  WHERE (Issued_date BETWEEN 01/03/2007 00:00:00 AND 31/03/2007 23:59:59)

  Ram Id      Date          Owners                                                           Days               Est Cost        Decision

DA07/0182      27/02/2007    IOAN CERCEGA & IULIANA CERCEGA                      6                     $154,143.00      Approved

                   Prop address   24 GRATWICK WAY KOONDOOLA  WA  6064

                   Land            Lot 931 P 11464 Vol 1429 Fol 491

                   Descriptio      GROUPED DWELLING - SECOND DWELLING

                   Applicant       STUDIO 8 BUILDERS & DESIGNERS

                   File Number   P16/0419V01

DA07/0225      23/03/2007    BRENDA J FLAY & PETER D FLAY                            2                     $0.00              Approved

                   Prop address   14 CHILHAM CLOSE MARANGAROO  WA  6064

                   Land            Lot 44 P 11093 Vol 2079 Fol 641

                   Descriptio      HOME BUSINESS - CATEGORY 2 - PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO

                   Applicant       PD FLAY

                   File Number   P19/2126V01

DA07/0218      16/03/2007    MARK G HAWKINS & PAULA M BUCKLEY                   8                     $180,000.00      Approved

                   Prop address   61 BUSHLAND RETREAT CARRAMAR  WA  6031

                   Land            Lot 28 P 12964 Vol 1545 Fol 535

                   Descriptio      SPECIAL RURAL - SINGLE HOUSE ADDITIONS

                   Applicant       PM MALONE

                   File Number   P07/0426V01

DA07/0210      15/03/2007    SUZANNE HUNT & CHARLES B HUNT                       3                     $49,000.00       Approved

                   Prop address   71 BUSHLAND RETREAT CARRAMAR  WA  6031

                   Land            Lot 25 P 12964 Vol 1545 Fol 532

                   Descriptio      RETROSPECTIVE APPROVAL – HOUSE AND PATIO ADDITIONS

                   Applicant       S HUNT

                   File Number   P07/0430V01

DA07/0158      26/02/2007    BRIAN J GARVEY                                                 3                     $6,000.00         Approved

                   Prop address   10 GREENHAVEN GLADE CARRAMAR  WA  6031

                   Land            Lot 136 P 15389 Vol 1718 Fol 820

                   Descriptio      Special Rural Development (SWIMMING POOL)

                   Applicant       SP GARVEY

                   File Number   P07/0272V01

DA06/0136.02  15/02/2007    THOMAS W WAENGA & TONI L WAENGA                  15                    $20,000.00       Approved

                   Prop address   73 GREENHAVEN GLADE CARRAMAR  WA  6031

                   Land            Lot 130 D 70986 Vol 1753 Fol 478

                   Descriptio      SPECIAL RURAL DEV - Additions to existing dwelling

                   Applicant       AMBASSADOR CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE

                   File Number   P07/0915V01

DA07/0126      15/02/2007    MERYL E HERMISTON & NORMAN A MOYLAN            26                    $7,600.00         Approved

                   Prop address   18 FRANKLIN ROAD WANNEROO  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 153 P 13145 Vol 1558 Fol 688

                   Descriptio      RURAL SHED ADDITION

                   Applicant       HIGHLINE BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS

                   File Number   P34/0435V01

DA06/0313.02  21/03/2007    JOHN SG MURRAY & MARGARET W MURRAY           2                     $0.00              Approved

                   Prop address   26 PALTARA WAY WANNEROO  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 67 P 11700 Vol 1499 Fol 759

                   Descriptio      HOME BUSINESS - CATEGORY TWO - BEAUTY THERAPY - Annual Renewal

                   Applicant       MW MURRAY

                   File Number   P34/0772V01

 

 

Development Applications determined for Period                  City of Wanneroo

  WHERE (Issued_date BETWEEN 01/03/2007 00:00:00 AND 31/03/2007 23:59:59)

  Ram Id      Date          Owners                                                           Days               Est Cost        Decision

DA07/0204      13/03/2007    CHRISTOPHER E MERRITT & JENNIFER J MERRITT    2                     $0.00              Approved

                   Prop address   7 MANBARI CRESCENT WANNEROO  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 236 P 10942 Vol 1388 Fol 565

                   Descriptio      HOME BUSINESS - CATEGORY 2 - SINGING TEACHER ($50 paid against GL Receipt No.

                   Applicant       JJ MERRITT

                   File Number   P34/1619V01

DA07/0226      21/03/2007    HANS BENZ                                                        6                     $209,923.63      Approved

                   Prop address   25 MINDA PLACE WANNEROO  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 94 D 50848 Vol 1499 Fol 756

                   Descriptio      SECOND GROUPED DWELLING

                   Applicant       TANGENT NOMINEES

                   File Number   P34/3015V01

DA07/0097      07/02/2007    JACK J LINDEBOOM & LESLIE A LINDEBOOM             35                    $40,000.00       Approved

                   Prop address   26 CANNA PLACE WANNEROO  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 121 P 12916 Vol 1543 Fol 711

                   Descriptio      ANCILLARY ACCOMODATION

                   Applicant       LA LINDEBOOM

                   File Number   P34/2263V01

DA06/0446.01  26/02/2007    STATE HOUSING COMMISSION                              21                    $0.00              Approved

                   Prop address   24 WILLESPIE DRIVE PEARSALL  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 102 D 75467 Vol 1862 Fol 921

                   Descriptio      FOUR GROUPED DWELLINGS - FLOOR LEVELS AMENDMENT

                   Applicant       JOHN KANNIS & ASSSOCIATES ARCHITECTS

                   File Number   P25/0551V01

DA07/0216      19/03/2007    ANTHONY R SHEPHERD & JOSEPHINE A SHEPHERD  2                     $8,750.00         Approved

                   Prop address   15 SCENIC DRIVE WANNEROO  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 73 D 74757 Vol 1830 Fol 359

                   Descriptio      SINGLE HOUSE - FRONT FENCE ADDITION

                   Applicant       ACE LIMESTONE RETAINING WALLS

                   File Number   P34/1126V01

DA07/0198      12/03/2007    MURRAY R BELL & RUTH F BELL                             3                     $169,600.00      Approved

                   Prop address   14 ALBERT COURT WANNEROO  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 118 P 16085 Vol 1787 Fol 408

                   Descriptio      Extensions to Existing House

                   Applicant       MR BELL

                   File Number   P33/0589V01

DA07/0117      05/02/2007    BAZCO PTY LTD & TESCO PTY LTD                         7                     $20,000.00       Approved

                   Prop address   45 BERRIMAN DRIVE WANGARA  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 112 D 76328 Vol 1949 Fol 590

                   Descriptio      COFFEE & LUNCH BAR ADDITION

                   Applicant       A FREESTONE

                   File Number   P33/0051V01

DA07/0046      16/01/2007    MICHAEL NASH & ERIKA K NASH                             31                    $400,000.00      Approved

                   Prop address   14 BEVERLEY CRESCENT QUINNS ROCKS  WA  6030

                   Land            Lot 226 P 7397 Vol 1251 Fol 342

                   Descriptio      TWO STORY DWELLING

                   Applicant       M NASH

                   File Number   P27/0982V01

 

 

Development Applications determined for Period                  City of Wanneroo

  WHERE (Issued_date BETWEEN 01/03/2007 00:00:00 AND 31/03/2007 23:59:59)

  Ram Id      Date          Owners                                                           Days               Est Cost        Decision

DA07/0054      19/01/2007    STEPHEN M HERRING & NICOL-MARIE HERRING       23                    $60,000.00       Approved

                   Prop address   68 RUSTIC GARDENS CARRAMAR  WA  6031

                   Land            Lot 170 D 73752 Vol 1804 Fol 294

                   Descriptio      SINGLE HOUSE - ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATION, GARAGE AND SHED ADDITIONS

                   Applicant       SM HERRING

                   File Number   P07/0551V01

DA06/0689.02  26/02/2007    OZRENKA LEVICKI & CARLTON A REGO                   13                    $0.00              Approved

                   Prop address   135 LAKELANDS DRIVE GNANGARA  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 152 P 16140 Vol 1786 Fol 473

                   Descriptio      SHED ADDITION (RELOCATION)

                   Applicant       CA REGO

                   File Number   P12/0064V01

DA07/0164      28/02/2007    QUITO PTY LTD                                                  20                    $280,000.00      Approved

                   Prop address   32 SAFARI PLACE CARABOODA  WA  6033

                   Land            Lot 3 D 41471 Vol 488 Fol 005A

                   Descriptio      PLANT NURSERY - INCIDENTAL OFFICE ADDITION AND STAFF CAR PARKING

                   Applicant       STEVE MAWSON & ASSOCIATES

                   File Number   P06/0076V01

DA07/0026      09/01/2007    GEOFFREY J WILSON & LEANNE K WILSON              37                    $302,066.00      Approved

                   Prop address   31 CANNA PLACE WANNEROO  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 115 P 12916 Vol 1543 Fol 705

                   Descriptio      SINGLE DWELLING

                   Applicant       PLUNKETT HOMES PTY LTD

                   File Number   P34/2513v01

DA06/0897      29/11/2006    BP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD                                        32                    $1,500,000.00    Approved

                   Prop address   SERVICE STATION 599 WANNEROO ROAD WANNEROO  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 4 D 47963

                   Descriptio      SERVICE STATION REFURBISHMENT

                   Applicant       CARDNO BSD PTY LTD

                   File Number   P34/2918V01

DA06/0948      20/12/2006    DRIVELINE HOLDINGS PTY LTD                              52                    $1,000,000.00    Approved

                   Prop address   SERVICE STATION 964 WANNEROO ROAD WANNEROO  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 70 D 59056 Vol 1577 Fol 164

                   Descriptio      OFFICE X 5, TAKE-AWAY FOOD OUTLET X 3, AND HAIRDRESSER

                   Applicant       HINDLEY & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD

                   File Number   P34/0670V01

DA07/0099.02  23/02/2007    VAN T DOAN, VAN P DOAN, THI C DUONG                0                     $0.00              Approved

                   Prop address   69 ROUSSET ROAD MARIGINIUP  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 20 D 30248 Vol 1287 Fol 358

                   Descriptio      SINGLE DWELLING - SETBACK AMENDMENT

                   Applicant       HONEST HOLDINGS PTY LTD

                   File Number   P20/0057V01

DA06/0324      02/05/2006    QUITO PTY LTD                                                  235                  $413,580.00      Approved

                   Prop address   4 SAFARI PLACE CARABOODA  WA  6033

                   Land            Lot 2 D 41471 Vol 1370 Fol 155

                   Descriptio      NURSERY-SHADEHOUSE ADDITIONS

                   Applicant       STEVE MAWSON & ASSOCIATES

                   File Number   P06/0160V01

 

 

Development Applications determined for Period                  City of Wanneroo

  WHERE (Issued_date BETWEEN 01/03/2007 00:00:00 AND 31/03/2007 23:59:59)

  Ram Id      Date          Owners                                                           Days               Est Cost        Decision

DA07/0208      14/03/2007    SHIRE OF WANNEROO AGED PERSONS HOME         3                     $5,300.00         Approved

                   Prop address   BELGRADE PARK VILLAGE 55 BELGRADE ROAD WANNEROO  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 137 D 70350 Vol 1749 Fol 583

                   Descriptio      GROUPED DWELLING - PATIO ADDITION UNIT 622

                   Applicant       OUTDOOR WORLD

                   File Number   P34/1310V01

DA07/0174      02/03/2007    KIM S STEWART & PETER A STEWART                     4                     $120,000.00      Approved

                   Prop address   69 ADAMS ROAD MARIGINIUP  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 30 P 23144 Vol 2157 Fol 803

                   Descriptio      ADDITIONS TO DWELLING

                   Applicant       KS STEWART, PA STEWART

                   File Number   P20/0053V01

DA07/0142      16/02/2007    BARRY B PEREIRA                                               13                    $5,000.00         Approved

                   Prop address   1A CALVERT WAY GIRRAWHEEN  WA  6064

                   Land            Lot 2 Vol 2200 Fol 224 S/P 38655

                   Descriptio      GROUPED DWELLING - GARAGE AND RETAINING WALL ADDITION

                   Applicant       BB PEREIRA

                   File Number   P11/1182V01

DA07/0184      06/03/2007    LIAM C SMITH                                                     1                     $6,500.00         Approved

                   Prop address   26C BUNTINE WAY GIRRAWHEEN  WA  6064

                   Land            Lot 4 Vol 2634 Fol 954 S/P 49849

                   Descriptio      PATIO ADDITION

                   Applicant       LC SMITH

                   File Number   P11/0379V01

DA07/0221      21/03/2007    HOUSING AUTHORITY                                         2                     $1,992.00         Approved

                   Prop address   46B WHITEHOUSE DRIVE KOONDOOLA  WA  6064

                   Land            Part Lot 29 P 14290

                   Descriptio      GROUPED DWELLING - PATIO ADDITON (UNIT B)

                   Applicant       HERITAGE OUTDOOR LEISURE CENTRE

                   File Number   P16/0066V01

DA07/0178      02/03/2007    VERONICA E YATES                                             4                     $2,860.00         Approved

                   Prop address   SEVENOAKS RETIREMENT VILLAGE 17/28 MARANGAROO DRIVE MARANGAROO  WA 

                   Land            Lot 17 Vol 1748 Fol 852 S/P 14343

                   Descriptio      GROUPED DWELLING - PATIO ADDITION

                   Applicant       COUNTRY LEISURE CENTRE

                   File Number   P19/0032V01

DA07/0188      07/03/2007    DEAN PC RIORDAN                                              1                     $1,945.00         Approved

                   Prop address   16B CLARKSIDE COURT WANNEROO  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 1 Vol 1389 Fol 302 S/P 2565

                   Descriptio      GROUPED DWELLING - PATIO ADDITION (UNIT B)

                   Applicant       PERTH HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTRE

                   File Number   P34/2335V01

DA07/0203      13/03/2007    CAROL A DISS                                                    2                     $13,000.00       Approved

                   Prop address   67 TIMELY HOSTESS MEWS MARIGINIUP  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 19 D 76184

                   Descriptio      PATIO ADDITION

                   Applicant       CA DISS

                   File Number   P20/0203V01

 

 

 

Development Applications determined for Period                  City of Wanneroo

  WHERE (Issued_date BETWEEN 01/03/2007 00:00:00 AND 31/03/2007 23:59:59)

  Ram Id      Date          Owners                                                           Days               Est Cost        Decision

DA07/0140      12/02/2007    CAROLE F HAYES & MICHAEL J HAYES (JNR)            13                    $2,469.00         Approved

                   Prop address   BAY66 66/30 MANGANO PLACE WANNEROO  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 66 Vol 1787 Fol 066 S/P 15622

                   Descriptio      GROUPED DWELLING - PATIO ADDITION

                   Applicant       PEARCEY CONSTRUCTION

                   File Number   P34/0051V01

DA07/0179      02/03/2007    CAROLE F HAYES & MICHAEL J HAYES (JNR)            6                     $1,975.00         Approved

                   Prop address   BAY75 75/30 MANGANO PLACE WANNEROO  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 75 Vol 1787 Fol 075 S/P 15622

                   Descriptio      GROUPED DWELLING - PATIO ADDITION (UNIT 75)

                   Applicant       HERITAGE OUTDOOR LEISURE CENTRE

                   File Number   P34/0051V01

DA07/0180      02/03/2007    CAROLE F HAYES & MICHAEL J HAYES (JNR)            6                     $2,100.00         Approved

                   Prop address   BAY76 76/30 MANGANO PLACE WANNEROO  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 76 Vol 1787 Fol 076 S/P 15622

                   Descriptio      GROUPED DWELLING - PATIO ADDITON (UNIT 76)

                   Applicant       HERITAGE OUTDOOR LEISURE CENTRE

                   File Number   P34/0051V01

DA07/0039      12/01/2007    JADRANKA HAMIDOVIC & FUAD HAMIDOVIC             36                    $60,000.00       Approved

                   Prop address   2 TOBIN HILL CLARKSON  WA  6030

                   Land            Lot 401 P 18884 Vol 1954 Fol 845

                   Descriptio      ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATION

                   Applicant       F HAMIDOVIC

                   File Number   P08/0399V01

DA02/0439.05  13/03/2007    SHARON BUCKLEY                                              2                     $0.00              Approved

                   Prop address   34 FRANGIPANI LOOP MARANGAROO  WA  6064

                   Land            Lot 770 P 19047 Vol 1963 Fol 476

                   Descriptio      HOME BUSINESS - CATEGORY 2 - ANNUAL RENEWAL

                   Applicant       S BUCKLEY

                   File Number   P19/0552V01

DA07/0207      14/03/2007    ANDREW R TAYLOR & JENNIFER F TAYLOR             3                     $3,139.00         Approved

                   Prop address   51B ESTHER LOOP WANNEROO  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 2 Vol 2518 Fol 798 S/P 40777

                   Descriptio      GROUPED DWELLING - PATIO ADDITION

                   Applicant       ERECT-A-PAT HOME IMPROVEMENTS

                   File Number   P34/2559V01

DA07/0195      07/03/2007    UMBERTINA EPIS                                                3                     $6,000.00         Approved

                   Prop address   21B HOLYHEAD GREEN MINDARIE  WA  6030

                   Land            Lot 2 Vol 2152 Fol 895 S/P 35123

                   Descriptio      GROUPED DWELLING - PATIO ADDITION

                   Applicant       MINDARIE PATIOS

                   File Number   P22/0962V01

DA07/0132      16/02/2007    EMMA C BOWEN & JAYDE R BOWEN                       27                    $11,990.00       Approved

                   Prop address   3 JACARANDA DRIVE WANNEROO  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 118 D 94304 Vol 2122 Fol 001

                   Descriptio      SHED ADDITION

                   Applicant       JR BOWEN

                   File Number   P34/0468V01

 

 

  Development Applications determined for Period                City of Wanneroo

  WHERE (Issued_date BETWEEN 01/03/2007 00:00:00 AND 31/03/2007 23:59:59)

  Ram Id      Date          Owners                                                           Days               Est Cost        Decision

DA07/0165      28/02/2007    JENNIFER C MANUEL                                           2                     $5,000.00         Approved

                   Prop address   1B ENGLEFIELD RETREAT LANDSDALE  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 2 Vol 2168 Fol 797 S/P 36088

                   Descriptio      GROUPED DWELLING - CARPORT ENCLOSURE AND FRONT FENCE ADDITION (UNIT

                   Applicant       JC MANUEL

                   File Number   P17/0762V01

DA07/0147      20/02/2007    MICHAEL BOYCE & ANN E BOYCE                           0                     $4,000.00         Approved

                   Prop address   8 TENEMENT LOOP HOCKING  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 425 P 23583 Vol 2171 Fol 692

                   Descriptio      SINGLE HOUSE - PATIO ADDITION

                   Applicant       ELITE OUTDOORS

                   File Number   P13/0574V01

DA06/0629      01/09/2006    CALTEX AUSTRALIAN PETROLEUM P/L                    1                     $45,000.00       Approved

                   Prop address   SERVICE STATION 7 OCEAN KEYS BOULEVARD CLARKSON  WA  6030

                   Land            Lot 386 P 23837 Vol 2183 Fol 308

                   Descriptio      SIGNAGE UPGRADE

                   Applicant       PLANNING SOLUTIONS (AUST)  PTY LTD

                   File Number   P08/0953V01

DA07/0181      02/03/2007    RAAFA ASSOCIATION INC                                     5                     $6,483.00         Approved

                   Prop address   CAMBRAI VILLAGE 85 HESTER AVENUE MERRIWA  WA  6030

                   Land            Lot 12 P 24265 Vol 2202 Fol 109

                   Descriptio      GROUPED DWELLING - PATIO ADDITION

                   Applicant       THORN ROOFING CONTRACTORS

                   File Number   P12/0080V01

DA07/0154      23/02/2007    LEON TSOURIS & KIRSTINE C TONEY                      4                     $165,000.00      Approved

                   Prop address   15 EMERALD DRIVE CARABOODA  WA  6033

                   Land            Lot 3 DP 24938 Vol 2205 Fol 792

                   Descriptio      SINGLE HOUSE

                   Applicant       KC TONEY

                   File Number   P06/0009V01

DA07/0191      08/03/2007    MINISTER FOR EDUCATION                                  2                     $135,000.00      support

                   Prop address   QUINNS BEACH PRIMARY SCHOOL 5 JAMES COOK AVENUE QUINNS ROCKS  WA 

                   Land            Lot 773 DP 24964

                   Descriptio      ENCLOSING OF THE UNDERCOVER AREA - QUINNS BEACH PRIMARY SCHOOL

                   Applicant       KIRTON & DURACK

                   File Number   P27/2613V01

DA06/0537      26/07/2006    SANDHURST TRUSTEES LIMITED                           161                  $2,760,000.00    Approved

                   Prop address   RIDGEWOOD RISE 76 RIDGEWOOD BOULEVARD RIDGEWOOD  WA  6030

                   Land            Lot 714 P 24003 Vol 2206 Fol 794

                   Descriptio      AGED OR DEPENDENT PERSONS DWELLINGS

                   Applicant       SETTLERS VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD

                   File Number   P28/0134v01

DA07/0187      07/03/2007    DAVID UPTON & LESLEY UPTON                             1                     $7,820.00         Approved

                   Prop address   75 THE FAIRWAYS GNANGARA  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 54 DP 25803

                   Descriptio      SPECIAL RURAL - PATIO ADDITION

                   Applicant       POULTER INSTALLATIONS

                   File Number   P12/0211V01

 

 

  Development Applications determined for Period                City of Wanneroo

  WHERE (Issued_date BETWEEN 01/03/2007 00:00:00 AND 31/03/2007 23:59:59)

  Ram Id      Date          Owners                                                           Days               Est Cost        Decision

DA07/0173      02/03/2007    TREVOR BRANNAN & MICHELLE F BRANNAN            8                     $10,100.00       Approved

                   Prop address   54 THE FAIRWAYS GNANGARA  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 60 DP 25805 Vol 2503 Fol 40

                   Descriptio      SINGLE DWELLING - PATIO ADDITION

                   Applicant       T BRANNAN, MF BRANNAN

                   File Number   P12/0236V01

DA07/0206      14/03/2007    DAVID V COURT & MAXINE L COURT                       3                     $2,000.00         Approved

                   Prop address   96 WATTLE AVENUE NEERABUP  WA  6031

                   Land            Lot 81 DP 31285 Vol 1516 Fol 889

                   Descriptio      SINGLE DWELLING - PATIO ADDITION

                   Applicant       MINDARIE PATIOS

                   File Number   P23/0021V01

DA07/0095      04/12/2006    ROBERT LEE & JOAN E GORDON-LEE                     0                     $245,320.00      Approved

                   Prop address   14 BOSCASTLE WAY DARCH  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 246 DP 36416 Vol 2540 Fol 546

                   Descriptio      GROUPED DWELLING (1 UNIT)

                   Applicant       DANMAR HOMES PTY LTD

                   File Number   P09/0504V01

DA07/0209      16/03/2007    MICHELLE M KIDD & RAYMOND P KIDD                    5                     $25,000.00       Approved

                   Prop address   115 BUSHWOOD FOLLOW TWO ROCKS  WA  6037

                   Land            Lot 67 DP 38231 Vol 2549 Fol 017

                   Descriptio      PATIO ADDITION

                   Applicant       PG REES

                   File Number   P32/0434V01

DA06/0864.01  07/03/2007    LAURA FELL MANAGEMENT PTY LTD                       5                     $134,000.00      Approved

                   Prop address   12 AMERY ROAD HOCKING  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 287 DP 38680 Vol 2562 Fol 610

                   Descriptio      GROUPED DWELLING (MAJOR AMENDMENT TO UNIT 2)

                   Applicant       DANMAR HOMES PTY LTD

                   File Number   P13/0703V01

DA07/0172      01/03/2007    JIM SUMPTER & DALE E SUMPTER                          7                     $3,000.00         Approved

                   Prop address   21 CITRUS COURT TWO ROCKS  WA  6037

                   Land            Lot 8 DP 40184 Vol 2560 Fol 65

                   Descriptio      SINGLE HOUSE - PATIO ADDITION

                   Applicant       J SUMPTER

                   File Number   P32/0589V01

DA07/0145      20/02/2007    JOSEPH P FARRELL & ROBYN O FARRELL                10                    $4,928.00         Approved

                   Prop address   214 COUNTRYSIDE DRIVE TWO ROCKS  WA  6037

                   Land            Lot 136 DP 40184 Vol 2560 Fol 82

                   Descriptio      RURAL SHED ADDITION

                   Applicant       KALMAR PTY LTD

                   File Number   P32/0576V01

DA07/0192      26/02/2007    PAUL R HAY & ROBERT PASQUALE                         11                    $129,355.00      Approved

                   Prop address   2 TINTERN ROAD ASHBY  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 234 DP 41694 Vol 2570 Fol 664

                   Descriptio      SINGLE DWELLING

                   Applicant       DANMAR HOMES PTY LTD

                   File Number   P03/0507V01

 

 

 

Development Applications determined for Period                  City of Wanneroo

  WHERE (Issued_date BETWEEN 01/03/2007 00:00:00 AND 31/03/2007 23:59:59)

  Ram Id      Date          Owners                                                           Days               Est Cost        Decision

DA07/0075      01/02/2007    ANTHONY J LODGE                                             10                    $1,075,000.00    Approved

                   Prop address   15 BOSTON QUAYS MINDARIE  WA  6030

                   Land            Lot 351 DP 41382 Vol 2573 Fol 232

                   Descriptio      MULTIPLE DWELLING (3 UNITS)

                   Applicant       SIA ARCHITECTS PTY LTD

                   File Number   P22/1433V01

DA07/0121      13/02/2007    LOI T NGUYEN                                                    14                    $370,000.00      Approved

                   Prop address   24 FLORIDA DRIVE LANDSDALE  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 242 DP 42127 Vol 2577 Fol 635

                   Descriptio      2 Grouped Dwellings

                   Applicant       LT NGUYEN

                   File Number   P17/1055V01

DA07/0018      04/01/2007    MITH SIRIWOOT & SIRIPORN SIRIWOOT                  40                    $5,000.00         Approved

                   Prop address   1 BROLO STREET SINAGRA  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 331 DP 42000 Vol 2579 Fol 059

                   Descriptio      LIMESTONE RETAINING WALL

                   Applicant       ACE LIMESTONE RETAINING WALLS

                   File Number   P29/0327V01

DA07/0138      16/02/2007    NATIONAL LIFESTYLE VILLAGES                             9                     $4,400.00         Approved

                   Prop address   JOONDALUP LIFESTYLE VILLAGE 1140 WANNEROO ROAD ASHBY  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 100 DP 39760

                   Descriptio      PARK HOME PARK - PATIO ENCLOSURE (UNIT 82)

                   Applicant       V TRIPLETT

                   File Number   P03/0021V01

DA07/0060      23/01/2007    CHING C LIM & MOON T CHAN                               14                    $254,000.00      Approved

                   Prop address   248 OCEAN KEYS BOULEVARD CLARKSON  WA  6030

                   Land            Lot 1077 DP 45432 Vol 2593 Fol 846

                   Descriptio      SINGLE HOUSE

                   Applicant       MT CHAN

                   File Number   P08/3051V01

DA07/0196      12/03/2007    JOHN CRAIG & JEAN S CRAIG                                3                     $500,000.00      Approved

                   Prop address   68 BERRIMAN DRIVE WANGARA  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 274 DP 39809 Vol 2599 Fol 911

                   Descriptio      3 FACTORY UNITS

                   Applicant       J CRAIG, JS CRAIG

                   File Number   P33/0446V01

DA06/0069.02  15/08/2006    PERSIAN MARKET PTY LTD                                   137                  $420,000.00      Approved

                   Prop address   26 BERRIMAN DRIVE WANGARA  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 11 DP 44874 Vol 2599 Fol 443

                   Descriptio      VEHICLE SALES/HIRE PREMISES, WAREHOUSE, SHOWROOM

                   Applicant       KR WHITBY

                   File Number   p33/0444v01

DA06/0056      18/01/2006    CABARET GAMING PTY LTD                                  286                  $150,000.00      Approved

                   Prop address   233 OCEAN KEYS BOULEVARD CLARKSON  WA  6030

                   Land            Lot 1175 DP 45468 Vol 2597 Fol 882

                   Descriptio      MIXED USE - SINGLE HOUSE & OFFICE

                   Applicant       A DAVEY

                   File Number   P08/1919V01

 

 

  Development Applications determined for Period                City of Wanneroo

  WHERE (Issued_date BETWEEN 01/03/2007 00:00:00 AND 31/03/2007 23:59:59)

  Ram Id      Date          Owners                                                           Days               Est Cost        Decision

DA06/0932      13/12/2006    LAKE VISTA NOMINEES PTY LTD                             41                    $6,331,000.00    Approved

                   Prop address   35 PINJAR ROAD SINAGRA  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 1001 DP 47324 Vol 2597 Fol 400 S/P 47046

                   Descriptio      GROUPED DWELLING - 40 UNITS (LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16,

                   Applicant       VENTURA SPECIAL PROJECTS

                   File Number   P29/0224V01

DA07/0232      27/03/2007    GA & DJ WRIGHT DEVELOPMENTS PTY LTD             2                     $2,780.00         Approved

                   Prop address   39 KEMBLA CIRCLE MADELEY  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 807 DP 47161 Vol 2606 Fol 270

                   Descriptio      GROUPED DWELLING - PATIO ADDITION TO UNIT 2

                   Applicant       PARAMOUNT PATIOS

                   File Number   P18/1156V01

DA06/0546      31/07/2006    PEET & CO LTD ATF YATALA UNIT TRUST                153                  $12,000,000.00  Approved

                   Prop address   58 MILLENDON STREET CARRAMAR  WA  6031

                   Land            Lot 9516 DP 43214

                   Descriptio      SHOPPING CENTRE

                   Applicant       S HAMES

                   File Number   P07/1132V01

DA07/0083      02/02/2007    NOBLETREND PTY LTD                                        12                    $370,000.00      Approved

                   Prop address   11 BESSEMER WAY WANGARA  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 215 DP 45386 Vol 2604 Fol 135

                   Descriptio      TWO (2) X FACTORY UNITS

                   Applicant       M CONDIPODERO

                   File Number   P33/0463V01

DA07/0202      13/03/2007    WILLIAM R SEARLE & REGAN A SEARLE                   2                     $1,500.00         Approved

                   Prop address   22 BOSCASTLE WAY DARCH  WA  6065

                   Land            Part Lot 248 DP 42690

                   Descriptio      PATIO ADDITION

                   Applicant       A FRANCESCHI

                   File Number   P09/1744V01

DA07/0212      15/03/2007    DIANNE BALL                                                      2                     $4,600.00         Approved

                   Prop address   4 IDAHO COURT LANDSDALE  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 2 Vol 2642 Fol 496 S/P 51370

                   Descriptio      GROUPED DWELLING - PATIO ADDITION

                   Applicant       KALMAR PTY LTD

                   File Number   P17/1143V01

DA07/0153      22/02/2007    GREGORY D SCALES & ERIN E SCALES                   11                    $8,900.00         Approved

                   Prop address   4C CONNELL WAY GIRRAWHEEN  WA  6064

                   Land            Lot 43 Vol 2610 Fol 607 S/P 24554

                   Descriptio      GROUPED DWELLING - GARAGE ADDITION (UNIT 4C)

                   Applicant       HIGHLINE BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS

                   File Number   P11/1322V01

DA07/0122      14/02/2007    KERRY A BRADLEY                                              17                    $183,945.00      Approved

                   Prop address   26/146 ST ANDREWS DRIVE YANCHEP  WA  6035

                   Land            Lot 26 Vol 2614 Fol 126 S/P 48121

                   Descriptio      GROUPED DWELLING

                   Applicant       DALE ALCOCK HOMES PTY LTD

                   File Number   P36/1042V01

 

 

  Development Applications determined for Period                City of Wanneroo

  WHERE (Issued_date BETWEEN 01/03/2007 00:00:00 AND 31/03/2007 23:59:59)

  Ram Id      Date          Owners                                                           Days               Est Cost        Decision

DA06/0913      05/12/2006    LEONG S WONG, EVELYNNE SH WONG, LEON K       10                    $300,000.00      Approved

                   Prop address   35 GRANDOAK DRIVE CLARKSON  WA  6030

                   Land            Lot 2370 DP 49205 Vol 2624 Fol 235

                   Descriptio      2 Grouped Dwellings

                   Applicant       AUSASIA DESIGN CONSULTANTS

                   File Number   P08/2454V01

DA07/0102      08/02/2007    GEOFFREY R BERRIMAN & PAULA A DOWSING         2                     $251,909.09      Approved

                   Prop address   3 LIBERTY DRIVE CLARKSON  WA  6030

                   Land            Lot 2040 DP 50289 Vol 2625 Fol 109

                   Descriptio      TWO GROUPED DWELLING

                   Applicant       JWH GROUP PTY LTD

                   File Number   P08/2468V01

DA06/0681.01  13/02/2007    JOHN R LEE-BROWN & KERRY A LEE-BROWN           16                    $0.00              Approved

                   Prop address   24 TERAGLIN VISTA YANCHEP  WA  6035

                   Land            Lot 1 Vol 2624 Fol 888 S/P 48145

                   Descriptio      TWO STOREY DWELLING

                   Applicant       JR LEE-BROWN

                   File Number   P36/1227V01

DA07/0169      01/03/2007    LUDGER W NYEHOLT & PRISCILLA A NYEHOLT         1                     $296,627.00      Approved

                   Prop address   21 LONGFIN VISTA YANCHEP  WA  6035

                   Land            Lot 2 Vol 2624 Fol 889 S/P 48145

                   Descriptio      SINGLE DWELLING

                   Applicant       MCGRATH HOMES

                   File Number   P36/0828V01

DA07/0058.02  23/02/2007    KEVIN S HINOS & QUARTZ SERVICES PTY LTD          4                     $0.00              Approved

                   Prop address   51 CELEBRATION BOULEVARD CLARKSON  WA  6030

                   Land            Lot 1769 DP 50947 Vol 2627 Fol 014

                   Descriptio      TWO GROUPED DWELLINGS

                   Applicant       JWH GROUP PTY LTD

                   File Number   P08/2646V01

DA07/0160      26/02/2007    ROSS A BRYSON & BARBARA J MARKOVIC               19                    $235,000.00      Approved

                   Prop address   9 ARLINGTON PASS TWO ROCKS  WA  6037

                   Land            Lot 654 DP 45227 Vol 2629 Fol 459

                   Descriptio      SINGLE HOUSE

                   Applicant       NORFOLK HOMES

                   File Number   P32/0922V01

DA07/0176      06/03/2007    WORLD PHONE CARD PTY LTD                              2                     $1,500.00         Approved

                   Prop address   3A ST LOUIS AVENUE HOCKING  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 2 S/P 50936

                   Descriptio      PATIO APP

                   Applicant       WORLD PHONE CARD PTY LTD

                   File Number   P13/1444V01

DA06/0823      03/11/2006    JACQUELINE EM TRUTWEIN & RAYMOND G              19                    $225,689.00      Approved

                   Prop address   6 SAILBOAT LINK JINDALEE  WA  6036

                   Land            Lot 1738 DP 50635 Vol 2632 Fol 103

                   Descriptio      SINGLE HOUSE WITH ANCILLIARY ACCOMODATION

                   Applicant       CONTENT LIVING PTY LTD

                   File Number   P15/0317V01

 

 

 

Development Applications determined for Period                  City of Wanneroo

  WHERE (Issued_date BETWEEN 01/03/2007 00:00:00 AND 31/03/2007 23:59:59)

  Ram Id      Date          Owners                                                           Days               Est Cost        Decision

DA07/0103      08/02/2007    TZE J LIM                                                          15                    $460,750.00      Approved

                   Prop address   30 SACRAMENTO PARADE HOCKING  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 608 DP 48972 Vol 2635 Fol 191

                   Descriptio      GROUPED DWELLING - 2 UNITS

                   Applicant       TJ LIM

                   File Number   P13/1418V01

DA07/0214      16/03/2007    NATHAN J BROWN                                              6                     $153,404.00      Approved

                   Prop address   53 SANCTUARY GARDENS RIDGEWOOD  WA  6030

                   Land            Lot 1079 DP 51224 Vol 2636 Fol 524

                   Descriptio      SINGLE HOUSE

                   Applicant       BLUEPRINT HOMES

                   File Number   P28/0931V01

DA07/0104      08/02/2007    PS BALT PTY LTD                                                15                    $300,000.00      Approved

                   Prop address   70 INSPIRATION DRIVE WANGARA  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 334 DP 49499 Vol 2639 Fol 83

                   Descriptio      TRANSPORT DEPOT WITH OFFICE & WAREHOUSE

                   Applicant       PS FRASER

                   File Number   P33/0566V01

DA06/0943      12/12/2006    CROWN LAND - CITY OF WANNEROO                     57                    $300,000.00      Approved

                   Prop address   PALLADIO PARK-RES 48989 23 PALLADIO PASS CLARKSON  WA  6030

                   Land            Lot 1563 DP 52110 Vol 3140 Fol 229

                   Descriptio      PUBLIC OPEN SPACE

                   Applicant       MCNALLY NEWTON LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

                   File Number   PR08/0021V01

DA07/0113      23/01/2007    HOUSING AUTHORITY                                         16                    $710,000.00      Approved

                   Prop address   SUBDIVIDED 650 CONNOLLY DRIVE CLARKSON  WA  6030

                   Land            Lot 9502 DP 52110 Vol 2642 Fol 475

                   Descriptio      SEWER PUMPING STATION

                   Applicant       UPL (WA) PTY LTD

                   File Number   P08/0789V06

DA07/0069      29/01/2007    ZLATKO BAJIC                                                    3                     $272,727.27      Approved

                   Prop address   7 BOLTON WAY DARCH  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 748 DP 49379 Vol 2646 Fol 020

                   Descriptio      TWO GROUPED DWELLINGS (UNIT 1 & 2)

                   Applicant       Z BAJIC

                   File Number   P09/1705V01

DA07/0177      06/03/2007    CARLO T COTTONE & SHEILA J COTTONE               16                    $300,000.00      Approved

                   Prop address   3 FURNISS ROAD DARCH  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 618 DP 52612 Vol 2641 Fol 174

                   Descriptio      Warehouse (x 3)

                   Applicant       CT COTTONE

                   File Number   P09/1738V01

DA07/0098      07/02/2007    GAZZANNE38 PTY LTD                                         24                    $274,177.27      Approved

                   Prop address   12 OTUNIC WAY MADELEY  WA  6065

                   Land            Lot 720 DP 50839 Vol 2647 Fol 611

                   Descriptio      TWO GROUPED DWELLING

                   Applicant       JWH GROUP PTY LTD

                   File Number   P18/1573V01

 

 

 

Development Applications determined for Period                  City of Wanneroo

  WHERE (Issued_date BETWEEN 01/03/2007 00:00:00 AND 31/03/2007 23:59:59)

  Ram Id      Date          Owners                                                           Days               Est Cost        Decision

DA07/0223      22/03/2007    SANDHURST TRUSTEES LIMITED                           2                     $5,637.00         Approved

                   Prop address   30/76 RIDGEWOOD BOULEVARD RIDGEWOOD  WA  6030

                   Land            Part Lot 714 P 24003

                   Descriptio      RETIREMENT VILLAGE - PATIO ADDITON (UNIT 30)

                   Applicant       CONDO PATIOS & MAINTENANCE

                   File Number   P28/0134V02

 

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File Ref:                                              S09/0008V01

File Name: FC Subdivision Applications Determined Under Delegated Authority During March 2007.doc This line will not be printed Please do NOT delete

Responsible Officer:                           Director, Planning and Development

Disclosure of Interest:                         Nil

Author:   Amy Stockwell

Meeting Date:   24 April 2007

Attachments:                                       6

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Issue

Determination of subdivision applications processed in the period for the month of March under delegated authority.

Detail

The West Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is responsible for determining all subdivision applications within the State.  Applications for approval are lodged with the WAPC and are referred to local governments and affected public bodies for comment.  Comments are made within 42 days of receiving the application after which the Commission determines the applications. Where there is a design issue such applications are deferred within 42 days of receiving the application and comments provided when the issues are resolved to the satisfaction of the City Administration. There is a right of appeal by the applicant if aggrieved with the Commission’s decision.

 

Council has delegated to the Chief Executive Officer its functions relating to the provision of comments to the Commission on subdivision applications.  The Chief Executive Officer has in turn delegated to the Planning and Development Directorate this responsibility.  A Land Development Unit has been established to assist with the assessment of all applications.

 

Those applications considered to be either controversial in nature or contrary to Council policy, are referred to Council for consideration.  All other applications are dealt with in respect to the following categories.

 

SCU 1 Subdivision applications received which are generally consistent with an approved or Agreed Structure Plan (including Outline Development Plan and Development Guide Plan).

 

SCU 2 Subdivision applications previously supported, or not supported by Council and subsequently determined by the WAPC consistent with the Council’s recommendation.

 

SCU 3 Applications for extension of subdivisional approval issued by the WAPC which were previously supported by Council.

 

SCU 4 Applications for subdivision or amalgamation which result from conditions of development approval given by or on behalf of Council.

 

SCU 5 Applications for subdivision or amalgamation of lots which would allow the development of the land for uses permitted in the zone within which that land is situated including applications involving the excision of land for road widening, sump sites, school sites, etc.

 

SCU 6 Applications for subdivision or amalgamation of lots contrary to Council or WAPC Policy or are not generally consistent with an approved or Agreed Structure Plan.

 

The following table provides the details of the subdivision applications dealt with under delegated authority in the period for the month of March.

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Recommendation

That Council NOTES the actions taken in relation to providing comments to the Western Australian Planning Commission on subdivision applications processed under delegated authority in the period for the month of March as listed below:

Subdivision Application Delegations

 

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File Ref:                                              123456

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Responsible Officer:                           Director, Planning and Development

Disclosure of Interest:                         Nil

Author:   Mark Donnelly

Meeting Date:   24 April 2007

Attachments:                                       Nil

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Issue

To consider entering into a partnership agreement with Cedar Woods Pty Ltd to construct a demonstration project that includes housing diversity, affordability and promotes best practice in environmental sustainability.

Background

Research by world scientists suggests that the effects of climate change, which includes warmer temperatures, rising sea levels, and changes in weather patterns will have significant impact on human health, the economy and the environment in the future. Whilst the issue of climate change is complex, leading thoughts are that our community needs to be adequately educated on how to positively contribute to protecting our environment. 

 

Cedar Woods Properties has requested Council consider a proposal to enter into a partnership with it to construct a development which will demonstrate solutions for affordable and more sustainable living.  The proposed demonstration project will place the City of Wanneroo in a leading position as a local authority that actively promotes and encourages sustainability, diversity and affordability in the housing industry.  The proposed development is complimentary to the City’s Local Environmental Strategy, Local Housing Strategy and Smart Growth Strategy and will enable residents and visitors of the City to gain a better understanding of sustainable housing that is also affordable.  It will provide them with ideas and hands-on tours of the project, which will provide encouragement for them to embrace these principles when constructing or renovating their own homes.

 

Cedar Woods is the property developer behind ‘The Kestrels’ estate, Tapping and was awarded the City’s 2006 Business and Industry Environmental Excellence Award.  The Kestrels is a Housing Industry of Australia accredited ‘Greensmart’ estate and was acknowledged by the City for its promotion of energy efficiency, water minimisation, waste minimisation and a range of other environmental enhancement initiatives on an estate wide basis.  The Demonstration Project site will be within The Kestrels. 

Detail

The concept of the project is to apply sustainable design and construction principles in line with industry best practice.  The project will comprise more than one dwelling and will address the affordability issues that affect many potential home buyers today.  The primary purpose of the project is public education through practical demonstration.  The project will demonstrate environmental sustainability through:

·         Passive solar design;

·         Water conservation and reuse;

·         Water minimisation;

·         Minimising energy use;

·         Utilising environmentally friendly materials;

·         Applying low allergen design considerations; and

·         Multifunctional Design.

 

Underlining these objectives is the need to address housing affordability by delivering affordable, sustainable housing choices to the market.  This will form part of the Demonstration Project through the examination of use of low cost materials, construction techniques and economies of scale through density development.

 

A key objective of the project will be to raise awareness of the practical, affordable and innovative solutions to issues such as energy and water use in the context of the typical Western Australian home.

 

The demonstration project will call on Wanneroo businesses to submit ideas, technology, innovation and products to potentially be incorporated into the project.

 

A further objective is to enhance the home’s market appeal by designing the development to meet the aesthetic and market expectations of potential buyers in order to assist with resale at the conclusion of the project.  It is anticipated that the project will provide inspiration for other home builders to make a commitment to sustainability in their future projects and lifestyle choices.

 

Project Details

 

The target audiences will include local residents, home renovators, the building industry, educational institutions and government organisations.

 

In order to progress the project the following steps are required:

 

·                Finalise the partnership agreement;

·                Finalise a detailed project brief that identifies project objectives, the criteria for the purchase of a suitable lot, strategies to address any potential adverse impacts and potential projects partners and sponsors;

·                Form a Stakeholder Reference Group to provide strategic direction and review of the project;

·                Develop a detailed project marketing and communication strategy including key public education aspects;

·                Purchase a lot that meets the specified criteria;

·                Appoint a design consultant, complete design details and obtain relevant approvals;

·                Appoint a building contractor by tender to undertake construction activities; and

·                Commence display period.

 

Stakeholder Reference Group

 

The partnership agreement is between the City of Wanneroo and Cedar Woods Properties as the primary stakeholders and will form the project steering committee. 

A Stakeholder Reference Group will be comprised of representatives from relevant organisations, which can contribute to the development and implement various project requirements.  The reference group will also comprise major sponsors who can contribute $50,000 or more.  The project presents an opportunity to facilitate new links with key organisations and enhance existing relations with organisations such as the Sustainable Energy Development Office, Water Corporation and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure, who have agreed in principle to participate in the project for the purpose of providing data and resources to meet WA BASIX.  These relationships are important to the project’s success both in terms of expert input during the design and development phases and promotional opportunities during the operational phase.

 

The Reference Group will be involved during phases of the project that are considered relevant including tender preparation, selection of design and construction consultants, preliminary design and costing, the development of sponsorship and marketing strategies for the project and preparation of educational materials.

 

Public Education

 

A detailed marketing and communications strategy will identify activities to ensure that the project:

 

·                Attracts and increases public awareness of sustainable building design principles, sustainable construction and sustainable living practices;

·                Maximises the exposure of the public education project through television, magazine and newspaper advertising and promotion;

·                Attract a significant number of visitors to the house; and

·                Promotes the City of Wanneroo and participating stakeholders as leaders in advancing sustainable development.

 

Project Timeline

 

Assuming that Council proceeds with the project the following time line is envisaged:

 

 

The above time line may vary according to factors such as the competitive local real estate market and building industry demand.

Consultation

No consultation has occurred to date with the exception of the City’s internal Corporate Project Evaluation Group (CPEG) who have endorsed the project subject to this report.

Comment

The concept of sustainability is a multi-dimensional one, with many meanings, yet one that has immersed itself in our everyday lives. One of the critical issues associated with sustainability, including urban sustainability, is how to reduce our use of energy and therefore greenhouse gases. The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) estimates that energy used in buildings accounts for almost 27 per cent of all energy related greenhouse gas emissions.

 

Action is required at all levels of the Australian Government, but local authorities in particular have a crucial role to play in influencing changes within the community sector. Some of the most successful greenhouse gas emission reduction initiatives, undertaken world wide and within Australia have been implemented at the local level.

 

The City’s participation in raising the awareness of environmental issues such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting water resources is vital.  In the residential sector, the City can have a substantial influence on housing design and major appliance selection, along with waste management and recycling activities.

 

The City is already showing its commitment to reducing environmental impacts through its participation in the Cities for Climate Protection program and the Water Campaign. The establishment of a sustainable demonstration home would further enhance and compliment the work that the City is currently undertaken and help to achieve the Environmental Outcomes that are set out within the City’s Strategic Plan.

 

There is a recognised need for the development and promotion of best practice models of sustainable and affordable housing.  The general population is increasingly aware of the effects of global issues such as climate change, and are eager to contribute.  One such way is through building homes that demonstrate best practice sustainability and affordability principles.

 

It is expected that the project will have a positive impact both locally and beyond.  Local Community involvement will be sought where relevant and applicable.  It is anticipated that along with City staff, locally recruited volunteers will be trained to assist with the running of the project.  In addition, there may be opportunities to involve educational institutions in the project for the benefit of students and those with an interest in sustainability. Once the demonstration period anticipated at being two years has ended, the development will be sold and the profits from the project divided equally between the two primary stakeholders.

 

The objectives of the project are consistent with the City’s Local Environment Strategy.

Statutory Compliance

The City has obligations under the Local Government Act in relation to calling tenders (Section 3.57) and land transactions (Section 3.59).  The City will implement the necessary procedures in order to meet its obligations.

Strategic Implications

The City of Wanneroo’s commitment to sustainable development is embedded within its Strategic Plan”1.4” Minimise impact of development on national landform and “1.5” Improve the physical quality of the building environment.  The City’s Strategic Plan promotes the principles of sustainable development through the Local Environmental Strategy, Local Housing Strategy and the City’s Smart Growth Strategy.

Policy Implications

Council adopted its Local Environmental Strategy in October 2002.  The Strategy was developed to chart the City’s future environmental direction.  The Environmental Strategy outlines six key focus areas which represent broad environmental issues affecting Wanneroo

The Six Focus areas are:

 

·         Biodiversity (Bushland, Wetland and Coastal Zone Management);

·         The Enhanced Greenhouse Effect;

·         Waste (Reduction, Re-use, Recycling, Cleaner Production);

·         Resource Conservation and Management;

·         Community Participation and Environmental Awareness, and

·         Sustainability.

 

The primary focus of the demonstration project is public education through demonstration.  Key themes will include sustainable building design and construction, energy and water efficiency, accessibility and low allergen housing.  This is consistent with the City’s Local Environmental Strategy.

Financial Implications

Anticipated Project Costs

 

The costs associated with the project are identified as:

 

·         Project development

·         Project establishment

·         Project operation

 

Project development refers to the typical costs incurred by any developer and will include the land purchase, construction costs price, stamp duty, inspection and conveyance fees.

 

Project establishment costs are the preliminary costs additional to a conventional property and reflect the unique nature of this project as a public education initiative.

 

Project operation refers to the costs associated with operating a display home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

An estimate of the overall cost of the project is expected to be approximately $786,000. Cedar Woods Properties will contribute 50% to the project $393,000, and it is proposed that 50% will also be funded by the City.  It is anticipated that the educational aspect of the project will run for a two-year period, after which time the development will be offered for sale.  Depending on market forces at that time, it is reasonable to assume that the sale price will return a 10% profit not including contributions from sponsors.  Provision for the proposed project has been projected in the proposed 2007/2008 Council Capital Budget.  The above costs may vary according to factors such as the competitive local real estate market and building industry demand, and contributions from other stakeholders.

 

Sponsorship

 

The City will, as a priority, pursue sponsorship opportunities including the preparation of funding applications.  A component of the marketing and communications strategy will involve the preparation of a sponsorship, media and marketing kit designed specifically to source sponsorship and reduce the overall cost. 

Following the success of various other Sustainable Demonstration projects, it is expected that there will be continued interest from the media, industry and government organisations.  Relevant State and Federal Government Grants will be accessed where applicable.

Voting Requirements

Simple Majority.

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Recommendation

That Council:-

1.       AUTHORISES the Acting Chief Executive Officer to enter into a Partnership agreement with Cedar Woods Pty Ltd for the construction of an environmentally sustainable demonstration project, which demonstrates affordability and environmental sustainability best practice in the local housing market.

2.       LISTS for consideration, funding of $393,000 for the construction of an Environmental Sustainable Demonstration project in the 2007/2008 capital budget.

3.       REQUIRES that the City actively pursue sponsorship and marketing opportunities for the project.

4.       PROMOTES the project broadly to the wider community.

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Responsible Officer:                           Director, Planning and Development

Disclosure of Interest:                         Nil

Author:   Mark Donnelly

Meeting Date:   24 April 2007

Attachments:                                       Nil

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Issue

To consider a donation of the building licence fee for the Metropolitan Telethon Home 2007 to be constructed by In-Vogue Builders at Lot 582 (2) Oyster Lane, Yanchep.

Background

The Telethon Institute for Child Health Research is dedicated to the prevention of childhood diseases and disabilities. The Institute's success stems from its innovative approach in bringing together researchers from different fields of science to tackle major issues in child health and wellbeing.

 

Each year a Telethon home is constructed, which is one of the most significant fund raising initiatives undertaken during the year.  Proceeds from the event benefit various organisations including Princess Margaret Hospital.

Detail

In-Vogue Builders have been chosen this year to construct the Telethon home and have requested an exemption on the payment of building licence fees. The proposed construction site for the home is Lot 582 (2) Oyster Lane, Yanchep with the land being donated by Capricorn Village Joint Venture.

 

The City has in the past donated the fees for this and other similar charity projects and in doing so have contributed to these worthwhile charities.  The Building Licence Application fee for this home is $1,081.82.

 

Should the recommendation of this report be adopted The City’s contribution will be noted on the signage upon completion of the home and will be included in brochures that are available to all who visit the home.

Consultation

No consultation is required.

Comment

In 2007 Telethon celebrates its 40^th Anniversary.  Throughout the year, Telethon conducts a range of fundraising events.  The Telethon weekend celebrates the dedication and commitment of thousands of Western Australians who host events and activities throughout the year to raise money for Telethon. 

The Telethon weekend event has grown to become the most significant charity appeal in Australia.  The Telethon home is a significant part of Telethon and proceeds from the sale of the home will be given to various worthwhile charities including Princess Margaret Hospital for Children. 

Statutory Compliance

The Building Licence application will comply with all relevant legislative requirements.

Strategic Implications

This recommendation is consistent with the City’s Strategic objective “2.3” of improving the capacity of local communities to support each other.

Policy Implications

Nil

Financial Implications

The cost to the City to donate the building licence fee for the $340,000 home is $1,081.82.  The financial implication of this request will result in expenditure in the Governance Donations Account (717143-9399-316) of $1,081.82 from the 2006/07 Budget. 

 

If the recommendation is endorsed, the remaining funds for the current financial year will be $15,644.94.

Voting Requirements

Simple Majority.

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Recommendation

That Council APPROVES a donation of the building licence fee of $1,081.82 from the Award Governance Donations Account 717633-1207-316 for the construction of the Metropolitan Telethon Home 2007 at Lot 582 (2) Oyster Lane, Yanchep.

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File Ref:                                              S09/0062V01

File Name: BA Noise and Chemical Odours from Meneghello Galvanizing Services  46 Rogers Road  Lansdale.doc This line will not be printed dont delete

Responsible Officer:                           Director, Planning and Development

Disclosure of Interest:                         Nil

Author:   Christine Devereux

Meeting Date:   24 April 2007

Attachment:                                        Nil

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Issue

To consider a petition against excessive noise levels and chemical odours coming from Meneghello Galvanizing Services at 46 Rogers Road, Landsdale.

Background

A petition signed by 279 people was presented to Council at its meeting on 20 February 2007 (Item No PT02-02/07 refers).  The petition stated that:

 

“We, the undersigned, all being Residents of the City of Wanneroo, do formally request Council’s consideration of this petition against the excessive noise levels and chemical odours coming from the Meneghello Galvanizing Services at 46 Rogers Rd (24hrs a day, 7 days a week) in the Landsdale Industrial area.”

 

The addresses of the signatories are from Darch within the Ashdale Garden Estate.

 

The petition represents 279 properties within the vicinity of Ashdale Garden Estate.

Detail

Meneghello Galvanizing Services is licensed as a prescribed premises under the Environmental Protection Act 1987.  The Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) licence Meneghello Galvanizing Services in respect of discharges of waste or emissions of noise or odour.

 

In September 2006, the City contacted the DEC in response to noise and odour complaints received from nearby residents.  The DEC requested that affected residents complete noise log sheets to monitor the noise emissions to justify installing a recording device.  In the meantime, Meneghello Galvanizing Services staff had been advised to turn off radios and move steel in a quiet manner.

 

The DEC inspected the premises in December 2006 for compliance with the licence conditions.  As a result of the inspection, Meneghello Galvanizing Service Management carried out repairs to the shed to control some fume emissions.  Meneghello Galvanizing Service was also requested to provide the DEC with independent verification that the wet scrubber system was effectively removing particulate emissions. 

 

The DEC received at letter from Meneghello Galvanizing Service on 27 February 2007 explaining analysis of fume emissions had revealed the need to install a fully hooded fume cover over the galvanizing bath to capture all fume emissions. 

The design and fabrication of the fume hood was currently occurring with the projected completion date within eight to ten weeks.  The ducting and completion of the wet scrubber to remove fume emissions was projected to take an additional month.

On 6 March 2007, DEC called Meneghello Galvanizing Service to confirm the timeframe of the environmental improvements.  Meneghello Galvanizing Service’s informed DEC that the front and rear doors of the galvanizing shed will be enclosed which should further reduce noise levels.  They would also engage a consultant to confirm the wet scrubber was removing particulate emissions to an acceptable environmental standard and provide DEC with monitoring data.

To date the DEC has still not received a noise log from residents with time and duration information as requested.  DEC has requested feedback as to whether noise emissions have reduced or are still an issue with residents.

Comment

The petition submitted by Ashdale Gardens Resident Association (AGRA) states “the residents acknowledges that Meneghello’s was operation before the residential development took place, but feel that more attention should have been given at the time in providing an adequate buffer zone between these types of developments.  There is no doubt that an undesirable and unacceptable environment has been created due to this decision.

We are requesting Council consider solutions on how we can resolve this situation.

Noise pollution suggestion:

Reduce working hours to say 7am – 9pm Monday to Saturday, or

Company to schedule the movement of heavy metals to those hours.

Fumes Pollution suggestion:

Some type of filters be fitted to stop obnoxious fumes affecting peoples health and life style, or

Move Meneghello’s Galvanizing Services to a more suitable location with financial assistance is necessary”.

Meneghello Galvanizing Services is a prescribed premises classified by the DEC as a category 48A Metal Finishing premises.  Conditions are on the licence to control air pollution, solid waste and water pollution emanating from the premises.  Meneghello Galvanizing Service is also required to comply with the assigned noise levels as stipulated in the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. 

The petition stated “It has been observed that there has been a reduction in noise since the petition was organised and signatures obtained, but there is no guarantee this will carry on in the future.”  The signatures on the petition were gathered in October and November 2006, prior to the DEC’s inspections and the remediation works occurring at Meneghello Galvanizing Services.

 

To assist the DEC in their investigation, the City’s Health Services have attempted to carry out noise measurements at nearby residential properties to assess for compliance with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997.  However, permission to conduct measurement at any of the residential properties being affected by the noise has not been granted to date.  Noise measurements are required to be conducted at affected premises.

The DEC is continuing to monitor the emission levels of the premises as required by the Environmental Protection licence.  Should the premises not achieve the prescribed levels, the DEC will consider further action against the premises.

Statutory Compliance

Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulation 1997

Environmental Protection Act 1986

Environmental Protection Regulations 1987

Strategic Implications

The report is considered to be consistent with the City’s Strategic Plan objective “1.6 to Minimise the incidence and impact of pollution.”

Policy Implications

Nil

Financial Implications

Nil

Voting Requirements

Simple Majority.

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Recommendation

That Council:-

1.       REQUESTS the Department of Environment and Conservation to enforce all conditions contained within the Meneghello Galvanizing Services licence

2.       REQUESTS the Department of Environment and Conservation to ensure all air borne emissions from Meneghello Galvanizing Services comply with the National Environmental Protection Measures determined by the National Environmental Protection Council (Western Australia) Act 1986.

3.       REQUESTS the Department of Environment and Conservation to limit the operational hours of Meneghello Galvanizing Services to ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997.

4.       ADVISES the petition organiser of Council’s decision.    

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Infrastructure

File Ref:                                              R27/0003

Responsible Officer:                           Director, Infrastructure

Disclosure of Interest:                         Nil

Author:   Coordinator Transport & Traffic

Meeting Date:   24 April 2007

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Issue

To consider the concept design for the redevelopment of Ocean Drive, Quinns Rocks.

Background

On 30 January 2007, a report on the design for the redevelopment of Ocean Drive, Quinns Rocks was presented to Council for consideration of the concept design and the associated community consultation.  The works involved the reconstruction and enhancement of Ocean Drive between Quinns Road and the roundabout intersection of Camira Way/Weymouth Boulevard/Coastal Rise (Report IN10-01/07 refers).

 

At the same meeting a petition was presented on behalf of eight residents still concerned about three aspects of the concept (PT06-01/07 refers).

 

The two respective resolutions of Council were:

IN10-01/07 -    That the matter be referred back to Council Administration.

PT06-01/07 -   The petition to be forwarded to the Infrastructure Directorate for action.

 

Report IN10-01/07 has been reviewed as a result of the Council resolution and additional information is included at the end of the Detail/Financing and Staging Works, Detail/Consultation, Comments and Financial sections of this report.

 

The previous background information in January 2007 was as follows:

 

The Ocean Drive road pavement between Quinns Road and the roundabout intersection with Camira Way/Weymouth Boulevard/Coastal Rise has deteriorated to a point that it is nearing the end of its useful life.

 

In October 1996, the City decided to commission a study through community consultation on the future standard of Ocean Drive.  Gutteridge Haskins & Davey Pty Ltd (GHD) completed the study in February 1997.  The study results, which attracted a 35% response to 780 questionnaires forwarded to the community at that time, is summarised as follows:

·         14% wanted no change to the style of road;

·         21% wanted improvements; and

·         65% were not concerned.

The responses wanting improvements were evenly divided between provision of a dual use path on either the east or west side of the road.  BikeWest recommended inclusion of a foreshore cycle path facility.  The report was considered at the Council meeting held on 26 March 1997 (Item TS77-03/97 refers).

 

In 2000, the City commissioned a traffic management study of Quinns Rocks west of Tapping Way.  Klyne Consultants and Dennis Price & Miller completed the report in March 2001, which recommended a Local Area Traffic Management Strategy after public consultation and the use of a Traffic Study group that comprised elected representatives and residents.  A questionnaire was forwarded to 910 properties regarding the proposed traffic management strategies being promoted and resulted in a 13.5% response rate.  The results of that study identified that a traffic problem did exist on Ocean Drive and as a consequence a recommendation that Ocean Drive be constructed to incorporate painted and raised landscaped islands between Quinns Road and Robinson Avenue was included in the final report.  The demand for a footpath upgrade along Ocean Drive was also reported.  The report was considered by Council at its meeting on 10 April 2001 (Item W117-04/01 refers).

Detail

A concept design was prepared by Administration as presented in Drawings 2174-1-0 to 2174-7-0 inclusive – refer Attachment 1.  Large amalgamated plans were provided at Clarkson Library, the Civic Centre foyer and in the Elected Members’ Reading Room for information.

 

In developing that initial concept design the following issues were considered:

 

Traffic

Traffic usage along Ocean Drive has altered in the ten years since the GHD report with an increase by more than a 1,000 vehicles per day in general terms. 

 

The following traffic volume trend graph shows that the distribution along the road has a consistent trend of more traffic at the southern end and less at the north.  The ratio of growth in the north is quadrupled while at the south it has only doubled.  There is an indication that the growth is due to through traffic from the new suburbs using the older residential roads instead of the new local distributor roads in order to reach and utilise Marmion Avenue.  The graph depicts the data that shows the weekend traffic is substantially more than weekday traffic, therefore the weekend usage must be the design criteria.

 

The following traffic speed graph shows a consistent trend along the road of the speed limit being ignored.  The extent of speeding in 2006 is 2 km/h over limit at the north and 15km/h over limit at the south at the speed limit gauge of the 85^th percentile of all vehicles.  The extent of the extreme speeding vehicles shown by the one off high speed is of concern as it is occurring along the 2 km of road.

 

 

The combination of more than double the number of vehicles since 1996 with most doing much higher speeds over the statutory speed limit creates a more hazardous environment for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.

 

Comment in relation to traffic management generally is summarised as follows:

·           There is a technical need for traffic management to be included in the concept design.  The use of horizontal deflection control devices has been considered and rejected, as they would require intrusion into the foreshore reserves.  Vertical deflection control devices are the least desirable traffic treatments, though they are preferable on this road rather than the do-nothing option.

·           The traffic management treatments selected for consideration are speed plateaux spaced approximately 120 to 150m along the road so that the average operating speed of the road is expected to be controlled to between 40 and 50km/h.  It is advised that the use of plateaux as a traffic management treatment is not proposed in the section of Ocean Drive used as a bus route (ie: between Mary Street and Robinson Avenue).

 

Design

The initial concept design of the road/pathway network for the redevelopment of Ocean Drive is shown on Drawings 2174-1-0, 2174-2-0, 2174-3-A & 2174-4-0 (Attachment 1). 

 

The concept design comprises a new road carriageway consisting of two by 3.1m wide lanes separated by a 2.0m wide median incorporating raised islands at pedestrian crossings.  The lane widths will be 3.2m between Mary Street and Robinson Avenue as this the bus route in this area.  The alignment of the footpath on the east side of the road will be moved slightly eastward (ie: towards the house side of the road reserve) and the road will be constructed next to that path.  This is in order to contain all the works within the road reserve and reduce the impact on the edge of the coastal dunes where they exist in the road reserve.

 

On-road parallel car parking had been designed along the foreshore reserve/beach side of the road and no parking areas were proposed on the house side of the road.  The provision of additional parking is one aspect that received a minor negative comment and alternatives have been considered.

 

Residential pedestrian traffic will be catered for with a 1.5m wide concrete pathway on the house side of the road.

 

Recreational pedestrian and cyclist traffic will be catered for with a 3.0m wide dual use coloured concrete pathway on the foreshore reserve/beach side of the road.  This dual use pathway was to be bounded by a low wall and a new fence to be located adjacent to the foreshore reserve to restrict accidental/informal access into the foreshore reserve, thereby providing protection of existing vegetation within these areas.

 

Street lighting will initially be accommodated by increasing the number and type of light fittings on the existing overhead power poles along the house side of the road.  Consideration has been given to relocating the street lighting to the median to provide a more even illumination to the road and pathways either side of the road.  However, more detailed investigation showed the necessary spacing of lights in the median to provide a uniform lighting level could not be achieved without restricting access to several properties.  The new concepts include the lighting of the road with poles on the east side and the possible additional lighting of the shared path if necessary from a separate series of ornamental lights along the western edge of the pathway.  Provision for this lighting by way of conduit for the future electrical cable that will service the lights would need to be installed as part of the construction works associated with the redevelopment of the road and associated pathways.  This would mitigate the need for any future disturbance of the dune/vegetation edge adjacent to the shared path.

 

Area differentiation along the road will be achieved by using normal asphalt for the road surface and red asphalt for parking bays and the flush median between median islands, the latter to be brick paved.

 

There are a few locations where the proposed works will require the removal of significant existing trees/palms – it is proposed that the owners of the adjacent properties will be given the opportunity to have the trees relocated to within the private property as part of the project cost, with these property owners to continue with the care and maintenance of those trees/palms that are relocated thereafter.

 

At two locations along the road the nature strip (verge) has been artificially built up to accommodate works undertaken within the private property.  This adjustment to the nature strip interferes with the ability to construct a continuous footpath and as a consequence these built-up areas will be removed following advice in this regard being given to the property owners concerned.

 

Foreshore Management

The City’s Mindarie – Quinns Rocks Foreshore Management Plan had been considered when developing the initial concept for the road design.  Controlled access locations to the beach have been matched to pedestrian crossing locations along the road.  The conservation of the dune vegetation and restriction of accidental/informal access through the foreshore dunes would be assisted by a low retaining wall complemented with a decorative fence above it.  Drawings 2174-5-0, 2174-6-0 & 2174-7-0 (Attachment 1) provide details of cross-sections of the road including the wall/fence in relation to the foreshore reserve.

 

The use of the low wall would have a number of benefits including defining the edge of the foreshore reserve, restricting accidental/informal access, minimising damage to foreshore vegetation and from a maintenance perspective, providing a consistent solid edge against which small machinery can be used to clear the wind blown sand from the adjacent pathway.  The later has a direct impact on reducing ongoing maintenance costs.

 

The road works were designed to include all works in relation to reconstruction and new infrastructure activities within the road reservation, with the exception of the section of Ocean Drive north of Robinson Avenue that will require a structural retaining wall to support the western side of the road.  The resultant construction activity will have some impact on the foreshore reserve, however, appropriate controls will need to be put in place, along with relevant post-construction revegetation works.  It is also noted that the area of foreshore reserve that is in the best vegetation condition exist in the north section so this area must be kept undisturbed as much as practically possible.

 

Landscaping

As part of the initial concept design, there were some areas of low vegetation proposed on the foreshore reserve/beach side of the road between the dual use pathway and the road wherever parking bays are not provided. 

 

Financing and Staging Works

The order of cost estimate for the proposed works as detailed on Drawings 2174-1-0 to 2174-7-0 (Attachment 1) inclusive is $4,000,000 and will be further refined as a result of agreed changes to the concept design arising out of community consultation, subsequent detailed design is progressed and firm quotations are obtained from service authorities.

 

It was proposed that the works be staged over two construction periods covering four financial years as indicated in the following table.

 

Budget Year/Stage

2006/07 - Stage 1A

2007/08 - Stage 1B

2008/09 - Stage 2A

2009/10 - Stage 2B

Calendar Periods

July 06

June 07

July 07

June 08

July 08

June 09

July 09

June 10

Construction Timeframe

April 07 to September 07

April 09 to September 09

 

Stage 1 encompasses works from Quinns Road to Robert Road and Stage 2 from Robert Road to the roundabout intersection of Camira Way/Weymouth Boulevard/Coastal Rise.

 

Additional Comment

Given the delay in the consideration of this report at Council’s meeting of 30 January 2007 this program will need to be adjusted to allow time to develop the detailed design before construction can commence.  Also construction is to be avoided during the summer period of heavy traffic usage of the road.  As a consequence funding as approved in the 2006/2007 Capital Works Budget will need to be carried forward into 2007/2008.

 

Car Parking

Car parking in the initial concept design provided an extra 68 on-road parallel parking bays on the foreshore reserve/beach side of the road mainly between Quinns Road and Robert Road.  To the north of Robert Road two existing sealed off-road car parking areas are located just south of Mary Street (12 spaces) and just prior to the roundabout intersection of Camira Way/Weymouth Boulevard/Coastal Rise (21 spaces).  A new large car park is now available in Quinns Road near Ocean Drive.

 

It is noted that the large off-road car parking area opposite the commercial precinct near Robert Road is not being considered for treatment as part of this project, rather, it will be addressed as a project in its own right.

 

Consultation

Traffic management related consultation occurred in Quinns Rocks as part of the two previous studies undertaken by the City, with initially a 35% participation rate in 1996/1997 that fell to a 13.5% participation rate in 2000/2001.  In 2006 further consultation with residents and property owners in Quinns Rocks occurred by sending 4,380 letters detailing the proposed works, displaying the initial concept plans (i.e. as relevant to the report presented to Council at its meeting of 30 January 2007) at Clarkson Library and the Civic Centre and placing the details and plans on the City’s web page.  An information evening was held on Wednesday 13 December 2006 at the Gum Blossom Community Hall and was attended by 60 people.  The response by the end of 2006 was the receipt of 298 written comments.

 

The comments were 87% in favour of the concept design and 13% against changing from the existing standard of road.

 

Where responders provided specific comments the summary is presented as a percentage of the 298 responses received and the features in the concept attracting comment were:

·           Dual use path                                          87%     (2% against)

·           Traffic treatments                                   27%     (6% against)

·           New road style                                        22%     (2% against)

·           Improved parking                                   15%     (5% against)

·           Increased lighting                                   10%     (1% against)

·           Wall to control access to dune area        4%       (3% against)

 

The other comments received related to the improvement of the beach side facilities and are outside the scope of this project, however those comments reflected a strong desire to have the dune area conserved and increase the existing community facilities.  The management of coastal dunes and the provision of additional recreational facilities is to be delivered through the Foreshore Reserves Capital Works Program in accordance with the Mindarie – Quinns Rocks Foreshore management Plan as funding is available.

 

At the information evening many issues were discussed and the most relevant ones were:

·                Treat the western end of Quinns Road before the bend into Ocean Drive.

·                Contention about the difference between the edge of the road reservation and the existing fence line along the wind blown sand dune where sand had encroached onto the road reserve.

·                Inclusion of speed control plateaux in the bus route section north of Mary Street.

·                Parking along the street –be changed to a different type or should it exist at all.

·                Consideration for a one-way road system.

·                Which section to construct first.

 

Additional Comment

Further public comment was received subsequent to the presentation of the initial report to the Council at the briefing held on 23 January 2007.   After the decision at the Council meeting of 30 January 2007 to the refer the initial report to Administration there have been numerous comments received by telephone from residents of Ocean Drive with some wanting the project to proceed as quickly as possible and some wanting the design to be modified to suit their localised demands.

 

The petition received by Council at its meeting of 30 January 2007 represented eight out of the 86 properties along Ocean Drive.  The petition was received six weeks after the close of the comment period.  The petition does not request any action from Council, instead it presents responses to the proposal put in the report as presented to Council on 30 January 2007 (Report IN10-01/07 refers). 

 

The petition states:

 

“WE wish to make it known to the Council that our considered response to the Proposals are as follows:

1)    For safety reasons and because there is already a perfectly good car park close-by WE are against the siting of parking between the corner of Quinns Road and the first beach access point along Ocean Drive.

2)    WE need to be assured that the measures taken within the Proposal to curb speeding along Ocean Drive do the job, that is, physically prevent speeding and also that they serve to deter non-residents of Quinns Rocks from using Ocean Drive as a main thoroughfare rather than for visits to the beach.

3)    WE believe that the dunes must be protected at all costs. The dunes are a natural barrier against the ocean inundating the homes of Ocean Drive residents.

       Therefore WE are opposed to any action proposed by the Plan that might make it easier for the public to climb onto the dunes from the roadside.”

 

The responses received by Administration representing those eight properties before the comment closing date are noted as follows:

 

Supported the concept design	0
Opposed the concept plan	4
Did not comment	4

 

The views of half the properties represented by the petition and affected by the concept design have already been included in the summary of responses received and are part of the 13% who chose not to support the concept as presented.

 

The addition of four more responses against the proposal does not change significantly the overwhelming support for the concept design.  Allowing for the additional properties representing now 302 in total, the support rate is 86% as represented by the comments received.

Comment

The overall response was positive from the interested people and the reconstruction of Ocean Drive should proceed as per the initial concept outlined on Drawings 2174-1-0 and 2174-2-0 to 2174-7-0 inclusive (Attachment 1), with minor amendments to reflect the outcomes of the community consultation.

 

It is to be noted that the concept design as presented to the public required modification to include a widening in Quinns Road to permit a median island with speed plateau to be constructed before the right angle bend with Ocean Drive. This modification is presented as Drawing 2174-1-1 (refer Attachment 2).

 

The road project will be confined within the road reserve.  The existing fence to limit access onto the dune areas has been constructed between 2m to 3.8m into the road reserve in the section from Quinns Road to Hall Road.  The initial concept design required the construction of the new wall/fence combination 1m to 3m into the area where the sand has gradually encroached into the road reserve.  In places, that sand now forms part of the coastal dune system and any construction works that cuts through a dune, and results in an area of exposed sand, would require retaining and revegetation.  A revegetated area will take years to stabilise.  The initial concept design relocated the road further to the east in this section to minimise the conflict with any dunes.  Another option considered was the realignment of the road even further to the east between Hall Road and Quinns Road by placing the house side footpath on an alignment between the power poles and the properties instead of between the power poles and the road kerb.  This makes a shift of another 1.5m and would alleviate the need to move sand on the western side. Minor earthworks/levelling would be required on the east side for the footpath.  To minimise the impact on local residents the preferred action is to have the road alignment as shown to the residents along Ocean Drive and change the conservation fence to be a retaining wall in the few areas where the sand encroachment has formed a high dune over 1m tall at the edge of the road reserve.

 

The speed plateaux concept was positively received.  The request for additional plateaux in the bus route section is not supported using the same height of plateaux, as public transport buses should have as little discomfort for the passenger ride as possible.  The designed bends and median islands will constrict traffic in the short sections of road north of Mary Street and if the speed problem persists in the future, consideration can be given to a lower height plateau at that time.

Controlled parking is necessary to reduce the adverse impact of the present free-style parking is having on residents and traffic safety.  A one-way road system is not practical as there will be a transferral of traffic onto local access roads that are not designed to handle the beachfront and local distributor traffic.

 

The southern sections of Ocean Drive has the higher traffic volumes and vehicle speeds therefore there is a greater risk of crashes along that section of road, hence the decision to construct from the south towards the north has a sound safety basis.

 

Additional Comment

The overall support rate is 86% for the initial concept design allowing for the petition received at Council’s meeting of 30 January 2007.  Furthermore, an analysis of the responses representing the 86 properties along Ocean Drive was undertaken and the result was that 12 properties (14%) were opposed to the initial concept plan.  In all the response rate from Ocean Drive residents was 34%.

 

After hearing the expressed concerns it must be repeated that the City continues to consider the protection afforded to the road reserve and properties by the foreshore dune environment to be very important.  The members of the community opposed to the redevelopment on the basis of “destroying the dune system” are concerned that any disturbance to the dunes where the sand has encroached onto the road reserve may place their property at risk.  The location, shape and proximity of the sand dune to the conservation fence can be seen in the photographs presented as Attachment 3.  Note again that the conservation fence is already located within the road reserve by between 2m and 3.8m.

 

Stabilisation of the foreshore area along Ocean Drive (Old Quinns section) has been progressed over the last five years with the installation of a series of groynes and supplemented by a sand replenishment program.

 

For the redevelopment of Ocean Drive three components must be incorporated in the construction works:

·                a new road pavement;

·                a controlled stormwater drainage system; and,

·                pathway facilities along the road being a footpath on the eastern side and a shared path on the western side.

 

The following comment is provided in summary of each of these matters.

 

·           New Road Pavement

Ocean Drive is a Local Distributor Road and serves the need to access local properties and connect neighbourhoods.  It is one of three such road servicing Quinns Rocks in a north/south direction.  The other two such roads are Tapping Way and Mindarie Drive and Quinns Road is the main east/west Local Distributor Road.  These other three roads are all wider than Ocean Drive and have, or are about to have, traffic management treatments incorporated in their construction.

 

The basic design for Ocean Drive contains the important elements of two 3.1m wide lanes with a central 2m wide island – in red asphalt or concrete sections – along the road forming a total width of 8.2m.  Without the median the trafficable road width would be a minimum 7.5m as described in the WAPC Liveable Neighbourhoods document. 

The Liveable Neighbourhoods’ preference for this type of road is a 13.4m wide road with on-road parking both sides within existing 20m road reserves or a divided carriageway road covering 17m in a new 25m road reserve.

 

The initial concept design for the road pavement is a compromise from the desirable residential standards in order to promote more of the local residential character of the street.  The lane widths are the minimum for comfortable driving without drivers having to be constantly vigilant about positioning the vehicle between kerb and median.  To have narrower lanes, down to 2.7m, would have an adverse affect on the ease with which local residents can drive along the road.  The 2m median island has the benefit of complying with the minimum standards (ie: AustRoads Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice; Pt 13 – Pedestrians) for the width of pedestrian refuge islands and also provides a place for resident drivers to be out of the traffic flow when waiting to turn right into their properties.  This is an important consideration for safer roads as there is an increasing trend for some drivers to abuse others who are slowing to turn into driveways and at times drivers turning right have reported to Administration they have been cut off by over-taking drivers creating a high risk of a crash.

 

Since the referral, the road design concept has been altered slightly at the intersections to provide widening so that larger turning vehicles, including buses and service trucks, should not have any parts of the vehicle overhang the pathways when turning.  This revision of the initial concept is shown on Drawings 2174-1-2, 2174-2-1 and 2174-3-1 - refer to Attachment 4. As a consequence small areas of landscaping have been deleted to accommodate these requirements, with infill between kerb and pathway edge to be paved.

 

·           Controlled Stormwater Drainage

Stormwater drainage in Quinns Rocks is at present mostly allowed to infiltrate into the sandy soils at the edge of un-kerbed roads.  The capacity of this method of runoff disposal cannot be relied upon to meet the needs of the community and comply with drainage capacity standards.  A few piped drains do exist with the major outlets being into the sands of the dune system.  As the numbers of kerbed roads increase to reduce the continual maintenance of road edges the need for designed drainage systems increases.

 

The Ocean Drive stormwater runoff will not be directed by pipes into the sands of the dune area. The concept is to use infiltration cubes below the pathway and verge on the west side of the road where there currently are no services.  The drainage structures will be contained within the area of road reserve used for the road carriageway and the pathways.

 

·           Pathway Facilities

In addition to a footpath on the eastern side of the road a shared pathway facility is also being established along the Perth Metropolitan Area coastal foreshore area.  The need for the shared bicycle and pedestrian facility has been recognised locally and is included in the City’s Foreshore Management Plans.  The Perth Bike Network Plan lists the desirable width of this shared pathway along the coast as 3m to 3.5m and the Ocean Drive path at 3m was accommodated into the initial concept design.

 

It is Administrations considered opinion that issues of sand stabilisation, traffic speed and car parking as subsequently raised following the closure date for submissions need not further delay this project. 

These issues that are considered to be secondary to adopting the basics of the concept and can be altered physically in the future if the community wishes them changed.  Comment in this regard is made as follows.

 

·           Sand Stabilisation

The sand dunes provide protection to public and private property only if they are stable and can resist erosion in major wind or wave action storms.  At present, the road and fronts of private property are being affected by wind blown sand that is still migrating across the dunes.  The protection and enhancement of the vegetation on the dunes is important.  Also of importance is the potential to widen the dune area on the beach near the south end of Ocean Drive where an incipient dune is forming.  That dune formation could be encouraged by the placement of sand trapping fencing, brushing and revegetation.  Those works are outside the scope of this project, however they will be considered in the future foreshore and coastal capital works.

 

In considering the dune formation as it currently exists the initial concept design as revised to allow for intersection widening can be modified to reduce the areas where the sand intrusion within the road reserve would be disturbed.  This second option results in construction activity limited to the eastern side of the existing conservation fence for most of the road length and is shown on Drawings 2174-9-0, 2174-10-0 and 2174-11-0 - refer to Attachment 5.

 

The second option is possible only by removing most of the on-road parking from the initial concept design.  The existing conservation fence will remain unchanged except at the short sections where controlled on-road parking is required to accommodate pedestrian access to the beach and at some intersections.

 

The low wall along the west side of the shared pathway has been deleted for the length of the road to further reduce the width of construction.  Where the construction requires protection of the edge of the shared pathway due to the adjacent sand level being higher or lower, retaining walls will need to be installed to mitigate the need to clear vegetation.

 

Action will have to be taken to establish an eastern boundary to the sand dune as the encroachment onto the roads reserve cannot continue indefinitely.  That decision on the boundary need not be made now, however the earlier it is made the better it will be to ensure the vegetation exists to stabilise the sand drift.

 

·           Traffic Management

Ocean Drive is a Local Distributor Road and is expected to be a through traffic route as well as provide access to local properties and public facilities.  Any traffic management treatments considered will be to control the general behaviour of the majority of drivers and the treatments will not be installed just to push traffic onto the other two Local Distributor Roads.

 

In Ocean Drive, the traffic issues are the general speed of traffic being about 15 km/h above the speed limit along the southern section of the road and the small number of exceptionally high-speed drivers at up to 150 km/h.

 

The constraint of limited road construction width due to topography and sand encroachment resulted in the limiting of the traffic treatments able to be considered for construction.  The selection could not include any horizontal deflection treatments and that means that vertical deflection has to be considered.  Traffic speed limiting plateaux are considered as appropriate as they are suitable for driving over at 40 – 50km/h maximum speed, and are most comfortable around 30km/h.  Spaced about 150m along the road, this is twice the ideal spacing however they will reduce the general traffic travel speed along the road.

 

The plateaux have been positioned to also be appropriate for pedestrian crossing refuge islands.

 

The shape of the plateaux is a 120mm high raised flat area 4m long, with ramps onto and off each plateau graded at 1:15 to give a gentle rise and fall.  This shape has been tried in other areas of the Perth Metropolitan Region and found to reduce the noise associated with other more harsh traffic humps and ramps.

 

It is Administration’s recommendation that the plateaux be installed at the time of construction of the new road carriageway.  However, the plateaux are items that could be retrofitted if discussion on their warrants had the potential to delay the construction of the road.

 

·           Car Parking

Car parking demand is an issue being addressed by all local governments along the Perth Metropolitan coastal strip.  It is not practical to have sufficient car parking to meet the maximum possible hot weather parking demands as that would result in large parking areas being unused for most of the year.  There is a new large car park at the southern end of Ocean Drive, the original car park near Robert Road, a small car park near Mary Street plus a car park at the north end near Camira Way.  It is also considered reasonable to provide a small number of parking bays to serve the beach access walkways through the dunes where these have been identified in the Foreshore Management Plan to be retained.  The potential will exist to construct additional bays along Ocean Drive in the future by realigning the pathways on either side of the road.  However, there is an expectation of social or environmental opposition to such action.

 

The minimal car parking (on-road car embayments) as proposed by Administration has been included in the revised concept plan already referred to as Attachment 5.

 

In considering the revised concept, the timeframe for Stage 1 construction of this project is now delayed.  The initial construction timeframe was to commence works in April 2007 and complete half the road sections before the end of September 2007.  Subject to Council approval of a concept design, the construction timeframe would need to be adjusted to allow for detailed design/documentation, relevant approvals and minimal impact over the summer period.

 

In summary, the three proposals for the redevelopment of Ocean Drive are as follows:

·                The initial concept as presented for public consideration/submission in November/December 2006 – Attachment 1 refers.

·                The revised initial concept following close of public submissions and subsequently presented to Council undercover of Report IN10-01/07 at its meeting of 30 January 2007.  Since the report referral back to Administration, this concept was altered slightly at the intersections to provide widening so that larger turning vehicles, including buses and service trucks, should not have any parts of the vehicle overhang the pathways when turning, with drawing revisions adjusted accordingly - Attachment 4 refers.

·                The modified concept to accommodate the concerns arising from the petition (ie: PT06-01/07) presented to Council at its meeting of 30 January 2007 - Attachment 5 refers. This concept provides for 22 parallel parking embayments on Ocean Drive compared to 68 provided in the concept on Attachment 4.

In considering the information presented in relation to the proposed redevelopment of Ocean Drive it is Administration’s considered opinion that the majority view be supported from the submissions and that the revised initial concept incorporating intersection widenings as presented in Attachment 4 is its preferred proposal.  This proposal provides for all road users (ie: the pedestrian, cyclist and motorist), allows for on-road parking facilities to accommodate existing beach access locations, but does have more of an impact on the adjacent dunes/vegetation albeit this impact is limited to areas within the road reserve.

Statutory Compliance

Nil

Strategic Implications

The concept design, as prepared for the redevelopment of Ocean Drive between Quinns Road and the roundabout intersection with Camira Way/Weymouth Boulevard/Coastal Rise is consistent with the City of Wanneroo Strategic Plan 2006-2021 outcomes and objectives of:

 

            “Environmental

            1.5       Improve the physical quality of the built environment,

Social

            2.4       Improve community safety

            2.5       Improve transport options and connections

            Economic

            3.3       Increase tourism within the region”

Policy Implications

Nil

Financial Implications

The budget presented for this project three years ago was $3,000,000 and the forward project budgeting was based on that figure with an allocation of $1,000,000 listed in the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 years of the Five Year Capital Works Program – refer Project No PR-1082.  On developing the initial concept design, it was suggested that the new order of cost estimate of $4,000,000 be funded over four budgets with an additional $1,000,000 to be listed in 2009/2010, thereby not increasing the funding impost on any one year and still completing the project in two construction periods.

 

Additional Comment

As a consequence in the referral of the initial concept design, funding approved in the 2006/2007 Capital Works Budget will need to be carried forward into 2007/2008.

Voting Requirements

Simple Majority

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Recommendation

That Council:-

1.             ENDORSES the concept design for the development of Ocean Drive, Quinns Rocks as shown on Drawings 2174-1-2, 2174-2-1 and 2174-3-1 (Attachment 4) reflecting the majority outcome of the community consultation.

2.             NOTES that it is proposed to undertake the redevelopment works over two stages, with the first stage commencing 2007/2008 subject to completion of detailed design/documentation, obtaining relevant approvals and budget provision.

3.             SENDS a copy of the endorsed concept design for the redevelopment of Ocean Drive, Quinns Rocks to all residents and property owners along Ocean Drive, south of Camira Way and all other properties from which comments were received as part of the community consultation process.

4.             ADVERTISES in the community newspapers that the endorsed concept design for the redevelopment of Ocean Drive, Quinns Rocks may be viewed at the Clarkson Library.

5.             SUPPORTS the improvement of the incipient dune by the funding of works in the Foreshore Reserves Capital Works Program.

6.             ADVISES the petition organiser of Council’s decision.  

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