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General Meeting

 

Wednesday 8 May 2013

 

Roma Administration Centre

 

NOTICE OF MEETING

 

Date: 2 May 2013

 

 

Mayor:                                                    Councillor R S Loughnan

 

Deputy Mayor:                                        Councillor W S Wason

Councillors:                                             Councillor J L Chambers

                                                              Councillor R J Denton

                                                              Councillor P J Flynn

                                                              Councillor W M Newman

                                                              Councillor C J O’Neil

                                                              Councillor M L Price

                                                              Councillor D J Schefe

 

Chief Executive Officer:                            Ms Julie Reitano

 

Senior Management:                                Mr Tony Klein (Director - Community & Commercial Services)

                                                              Mr Michael Parker (Acting Director - Infrastructure Services)

                                                              Mr Rob Hayward (Director - Development, Facilities & Environmental Services)

 

Officers:                                                  Ms Jane Frith (Coordinator Corporate Communications)

 

Please find attached agenda for the General Meeting to be held at the Roma Administration Centre on May 8, 2013 at 9.00am.

Julie Reitano

Chief Executive Officer

 


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  8 May 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item       Subject

No

1            Welcome

 

2            Present/Apologies

 

3            Confirmation of Minutes

              General  24 April 2013........................................................................................................ 4

 

4            Business arising from Minutes

 

5            On the Table  

 

6            Presentations/Petitions and Deputations

 

7            Consideration of notices of business

 

8            Consideration of notices of motion  

 

9            Reception of notices of motion for next meeting

 

Reports

 

10          Office of the CEO & Organisational Services

 

11          Community & Commercial Services

11.1      Keep Maranoa Beautiful, 2013 - Post Event Report................................. 27

Prepared by:      Megan Swords, Coordinator - Community Development (Injune)

11.2      Roma on Bungil Gallery Committee request for purchase of Mannequins   30

Prepared by:      Jacqueline Burns, Coordinator - Libraries, Arts & Culture

Attachment :       Letter of Request for Mannequins - Roma on Bungil Gallery 33

11.3      Booringa Blokes Men's Shed Building....................................................... 34

Prepared by:      Bronwyn Moore, Coordinator - Community Development Mitchell

Attachment 1:     Letter from Booringa Blokes Men's Shed re: building approval     37

Attachment 2:     Mitchell Men's Shed - site plan.............................................. 42

 

12          Infrastructure Services

12.1      Capital Project - Upgrade of Dunkeld Road and Seventeen Mile Lane...

                                                                                                                                              43

Prepared by:      Kym Downey,  Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

Attachment 1:     Christine Anscombe - Road conditions on the Seventeen Mile Lane & Dunkeld Road.......................................................................... 47

Attachment 2:     Road Conditions - Dunkeld Rd and Seventeen Mile Lane. 48

Attachment 3:     P1002 School Bus Route Six Mile Rd. Seventeen Mile Lane 51

12.2      Capital Project - Upgrade of Badgery Street............................................. 52

Prepared by:      Kym Downey,  Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

Attachment 1:     Peter Wilson - Complaint Regarding Badgery Street Roma & Nuss Street Roma - Removal of fencing allowing car access..... 55

Attachment 2:     Road Complaint - 1 Badgery Street Roma - Peter Wilson. 56

Attachment 3:     Inspection Report - Badgery Lane......................................... 57

12.3      Capital Project - Construction of Footpath in McDowall St................... 61

Prepared by:      Kym Downey,  Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

Attachment :       Queensland Government - Request for Sealed footpath on McDowell Street Roma from end of current path at Roma Hospital ambulance entry to corner of McDowell and Curry Street - 26.03.13.... 64

12.4      Capital Project - Upgrade of Footpath: Cnr of Wyndham & Bowen Streets  65

Prepared by:      Kym Downey,  Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

Attachment :       Enquriy about how the footpath upgrade surrounding the Commonwealth Hotel on the corner of Wyndham and Bowen Street is progressing.............................................................................. 69

12.5      Capital Project - Upgrade of Gullagimbi Road.......................................... 77

Prepared by:      Kym Downey,  Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

Attachment 1:     Email Complaint Polly Brendan Gullagimbi Road............... 81

Attachment 2:     Gullagimbi Road - Email to Polly Leahy regarding further requests for Gullagimbi Road to be sealed............................................... 83

Attachment 3:     Response Letter Re: Gullagimbi Road Polly Brendan........ 84

Attachment 4:     P512_School Bus Route_Gullagimbi Road......................... 86

 

13          Development, Facilities & Environmental Services

13.1      Material Change of Use - "Accommodation Units" (Triplex) (12 Total Units) and Nine Dual Occupancies (18 Units) File Ref: 2012/18288.................................. 87

Prepared by:      Danielle Pearn, Coordinator - Planning

Attachment 1:     Body of Report......................................................................... 98

Attachment 2:     Development Proposal Plans.............................................. 122

Attachment 3:     Standard Drawing Speed Platform Mid Block.................. 139

Attachment 4:     DTMR  Concurrence Agency Response ........................... 140

Attachment 5:     Trunk Infrastructure Report................................................... 147

 

Status Reports

 

14          Office of the CEO & Organisational Services

 

15          Community & Commercial Services

 

16          Corporate Services

 

17          Infrastructure Services

 

18          Commercial Business

 

19          Building, Facilities & Environmental Services

 

Next General Meeting

 

 

Councillor Business

 

20          Councillor Business

20.1      Northern Road and Euthulla Road Intersection..................................... 174

Prepared by:      David Schefe, Councillor

 

 

Closure


Minutes of the General Meeting of maranoa Regional Council held at Roma Administration Centre on 24 April 2013 commencing at 9.00am

 

ATTENDANCE

 

Mayor Cr. R S Loughnan chaired the meeting with, Deputy Mayor Cr W S Wason, Cr. J L Chambers, Cr. R J Denton, Cr P J Flynn, Cr. W M Newman, Cr. C J O’Neil, Cr. M L Price, Cr. D J Schefe, Chief Executive Officer – Julie Reitano, Coordinator – Corporate Communications – Jane Frith, and Kelly Rogers Minutes Officer in attendance.

 

AS REQUIRED

Director Community & Commercial Services – Tony Klein, (Acting) Director Infrastructure Services – Michael Parker, Director Development, Facilities & Environmental Services – Rob Hayward, Manager Major Projects, Economic Development & Tourism – Ed Sims, Specialist Compliance – Warren Oxnam, Manager Customer Service Facilitation – Samantha Thrupp, Coordinator Economic Development – Ryan Gittins, Coordinator Rates – Dana Harrison.

 

GUESTS

 

There were no guests in attendance at the meeting.

 

WELCOME

 

The Deputy Mayor welcomed all present and declared the meeting open at 9.06am, noting the absence of the Mayor and Cr. Flynn who had notified of their late arrival for the meeting.

 

APOLOGIES   

 

There were no apologies for the meeting.

 

Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/18

Moved Cr Newman                                                       Seconded Cr Chambers  

 

That the minutes of the General Meeting (6-10.04.13) held on 10 April 2013 be confirmed.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      7/0

 

 

Business Arising FROM MiNUTES

 

There was no business arising from the minutes.

 

On the Table

 

There were no items for discussion on the table.

 

Presentations/Petitions and Deputations

 

There were no presentations/petitions or deputations at the meeting.

 

Consideration of notices of business

 

There were no notices of business for consideration.

 

Consideration of notices of motion

 

There were no notices of motion for consideration.

 

Reception of notices of motion for next meeting

 

No notices of motion were received for the next meeting.

 

Business

 

Office of the CEO & Organisational Services

 

Cr. Flynn entered the Chamber at 9.11am.

 

Cr. Denton declared a ‘Perceived Conflict of Interest’ in the following item due to her being elected to the role of Purchasing Officer for Injune District Tourism Association, and left the Chamber at 9.09am taking no further part in discussion or debate on the item.

 

Item Number:                                   10.1

File Number: D13/8172

Subject Heading:                          Advice from Department of NaturalResources & Mines - Injune District Tourism Association Request For New Caravan Park

Applicant:                                         Injune District Tourism Association

Author and Officer’s Title:                Ryan Gittins, Coordinator - Economic Development

Executive Summary: 

Pursuant to Council Resolution GM362.12 (section 3), Council has requested guidance from the Department of Natural Resources & Mines (DNRM) regarding the process  to excise land on Third Avenue, Injune with the aim of creating a new caravan/camping area.  Further advice from DNRM was outlined in the body of the officer’s report.

 

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/19

Moved Cr O'Neil                                                            Seconded Cr Flynn  

That Council conduct  further investigation into the feasibility of the following development options:

           

(a)  Creation of a low impact camping area for short stays

(b)  Creation of a low impact caravan area for short stays

(c)  Freehold of the land with a view to constructing new caravan & camping facilities.

 

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      7/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Economic Development

 

 

At cessation of discussion and debate on the abovementioned item, Cr. Denton entered the Chamber at 9.15am.

 

 

The Mayor entered the Chamber at 9.32am.


 

Item Number:                                   10.2

File Number: D13/14392

Subject Heading:                          Consideration of Elected Member Attendance at Conferences

Location:                                          Multiple locations

Author and Officer’s Title:                Kelly Rogers, Coordinator -  Elected Members & Community Engagement

Executive Summary: 

Formalisation of Elected Member attendance at conferences and meetings as part of advocacy activities and/or enhancing strategy and policy development for Maranoa Regional Council.

 

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/20

Moved Cr Chambers                                                     Seconded Cr Schefe  

That Council:

 

1.   Approve the attendance of the Mayor, Cr. Newman and Cr. Denton as representing delegates at the “National General Assembly of Local Government” in Canberra on 16 – 19 June 2013;

 

2.   Endorse the submitted ‘Expression of Interest’ for Cr. Newman in attending “The Queensland Plan Summit” in Mackay on 10 May 2013 on behalf of the Mayor;

 

3.   Approve the attendance of the  Mayor as representing delegate at  the “Smart Growth Assembly” in Brisbane on 31 May 2013;

 

4.   Endorse the attendance of Cr. Wason at the “Australia & New Zealand Disaster & Emergency Management Conference” in Brisbane on 28-30 May 2013;

 

5.   Approve the attendance of Cr. O’Neil & Cr. Flynn as  representing delegates at the “CBD & Town Centre Design & Development Conference” in Sydney on 19 – 20 June 2013. 

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator -  Elected Members & Community Engagement

 

The Mayor assumed the chair at 9.37am.

 

Item Number:                                   10.3

File Number: D13/14465

Subject Heading:                          Regional Round Table Program

Location:                                          To be confirmed

Applicant:                                         Minister for Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience

Author and Officer’s Title:                Kelly Rogers, Coordinator -  Elected Members & Community Engagement

Executive Summary: 

The Mayor had received an invitation to participate in a new initiative developed by the Minister for Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience. 

 

The initiative is aimed at improving relationships between State and local government and empowering local councils as a key priority.

 

Discussion:

Council put forward some preliminary topics for consideration, with all present agreeing that further discussion was required at an upcoming workshop to further explore suggestions.

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/21

Moved Cr O'Neil                                                            Seconded Cr Denton  

That Council:

 

  1. Accept the Minister’s invitation to participate in the ‘“Regional Round Table Program”;  and

 

  1. Further discuss potential program topics for submission, as well as identifying collaboration opportunities with other Councils, at the next workshop of  Council on 1 May 2013.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator -  Elected Members & Community Engagement

 

Item Number:                                   10.4

File Number: D13/14566

Subject Heading:                          Response to Deputy Premier for Police Paddocks Land

Location:                                          Roma

Author and Officer’s Title:                Julie Reitano, Chief Executive Officer

Executive Summary: 

Tabling a letter from the Deputy Premier, pertaining to the proposal for the Queensland Police Paddocks, and providing a draft response for Council’s consideration.

 

Discussion:

The Chief Executive Officer circulated to Councillors the types of items for consideration based on previous informal discussions with Peter Smith of Economic Development Qld.   Council determined that the matter should lay on the table for further discussion at a later point during the meeting.

 

ACTION

That the matter lay on the table for further consideration at a later point during the meeting. 

 

 

 

Item Number:                                   10.5

File Number: D13/14593

Subject Heading:                          Qantas Club Membership

Author and Officer’s Title:                Kelly Rogers, Coordinator -  Elected Members & Community Engagement

Executive Summary: 

Given the regularity of travel required for the Mayoral position, it would be beneficial if, through Qantas Club membership, the Mayor had access to a workspace while in transit to conduct meetings, make phone calls of a confidential nature and prepare for meetings while on site at Airports across Australia.

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/22

Moved Cr Chambers                                                     Seconded Cr Newman  

That Council endorse membership of the Mayor under the Qantas Club program.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator -  Elected Members & Community Engagement

 

 

Community & Commercial Services

 

Item Number:                                   11.1

File Number: D13/14016

Subject Heading:                          Approval of Maranoa Parenting Van Hire Deed

Author and Officer’s Title:                Melissa Wathen, Manager - Social Services

Executive Summary: 

The Mobile Parenting Van was an initiative of the Child Friendly Committee Roma, with the capital funding being provided by Origin. Maranoa Regional Council has committed to the ongoing assistance and maintenance of the van. A Hire Deed has been created by McInnes Wilson Lawyers to formalise the Hire Deed and responsibilities between  Maranoa Regional Council and the Hirer.

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/23

Moved Cr Denton                                                          Seconded Cr Flynn  

That Council endorse the use of the Hire Deed for the Maranoa Parenting Van created by McInnes Wilson Lawyers in consultation with Council Officers, and the Chief Executive Officer be delegated authority to sign such agreements.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Manager - Social Services

 

 

 

Item Number:                                   11.2

File Number: D13/14106

Subject Heading:                          Transfer of non-current assets to Mitchell MPHS

Author and Officer’s Title:                Melissa Wathen, Manager - Social Services

Executive Summary: 

With the completion of the extension to the Mitchell MPHS (MPHS) imminent, consultation has occurred between Council Officers, Qld Health Officers and the Maranoa Retirement Village Auxiliary (MRVA) in regards to the transfer of non-current assets. These non-current assets will assist the transition of residents from the Maranoa Retirement Village (MRV) to the MPHS in supporting their care needs. In addition, some of these items have been donated to MRV by the MRVA and Council wanted to formally recognise this donation prior to transfer of non-current assets.

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/24

Moved Cr Schefe                                                          Seconded Cr Price  

In accordance with Division 4, section 236, 1 (b) (i) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, that Council dispose of non-current assets as per the schedule attached to the agenda report totalling an estimated value of $55,300 to Queensland Health.

 

In addition to this disposal of assets the Chief Executive Officer write to the Maranoa Retirement Village Auxiliary and acknowledge their contribution to the Maranoa Retirement Village and the donation of some of the non-current assets in the schedule for disposal to the Mitchell Multi Purpose Health Service.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Manager - Social Services

 

 

 

Cr. O’Neil declared a potential ‘Perceived Conflict of Interest’ in the following item due to him being a paid member of the Roma Show Society and elected to remain in the Chamber for further discussion and debate on the item.

 

Item Number:                                   11.3

File Number: D13/14116

Subject Heading:                          2013 Roma Show Council Assistance Request

Location:                                          Roma

Applicant:                                         Roma Show Society Inc.

Author and Officer’s Title:                Susan (Sue) Sands, Coordinator - Grants (Council & Community)

Executive Summary: 

On Thursday 10, Friday 11 and Saturday 12 May 2013, the Roma Show Society will host the Annual Roma Show.  The Roma Show Society was seeking in-kind assistance from Council and a reduction of hire fees for facilities at Bassett Park.

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/25

Moved Cr Denton                                                          Seconded Cr Newman  

That Council:

 

  1. Approve non financial assistance to a maximum value of $17,200 for assistance identified by the Roma Show Society including –

 

·         Preparation of Bassett Park prior to the Show;

·         Delivery of sawdust for bedding in agricultural sections; (The Committee will source sawdust, previously obtained from Injune Cypress Mill);

·         Provision of a bobcat and driver to spread sawdust into stalls;

·         Provision of a bobcat/forklift and driver to unload and load portable panels before and after the Show;

·         Use of rubbish bins at Bassett Park;

·         Use of stables for horse section;

·         Other assistance which may be determined as the event progresses;

·         Promotion of the Roma Show on Council’s event website, relevant email contacts and Facebook page.

 

  1. Charge the Roma Show Society a fee of $2,000 for the hire of Bassett Park for the 2013 Roma Show as requested.

 

CARRIED(Cr. O’Neil voted in favour of the motion)                                                             9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Grants (Council & Community)

 

 

 

Infrastructure Services

 

Item Number:                                   12.1

File Number: D13/11412

Subject Heading:                          Capital Project - Dust Seal on Woodburn Road

Author and Officer’s Title:                Kym Downey,  Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

Executive Summary: 

Council has received a request to provide a bitumen seal to Woodburn Road in front of the “Ardlui” homestead.

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/26

Moved Cr Newman                                                       Seconded Cr O'Neil  

That Council consider the inclusion of this project in future budget deliberations. 

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

 Manager – Infrastructure Planning & Design

 

 

Item Number:                                   12.2

File Number: D13/12965

Subject Heading:                          Agreement with Balonne Shire - Warroo Bridge on Balonne River, Roma-Southern Road

Author and Officer’s Title:                Kym Downey,  Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

Executive Summary: 

Council has received correspondence from Balonne Shire requesting agreement to ongoing maintenance and operation of a bridge spanning the boundary between local government areas.

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/27

Moved Cr O'Neil                                                            Seconded Cr Wason  

That Council enter into a formal agreement with Balonne Shire for the ongoing maintenance and operation of the Warroo Bridge on the Balonne River crossing of Roma-Southern Road subject to the following:

 

1.    Each Council is responsible for the approach to the bridge, on their side of the Balonne River, being Wanganui Lane (Balonne Shire Council’s side) and Roma-Southern Road (Maranoa Regional Council’s side);

 

2.    Each Council shall pay 50% of the maintenance and repair costs for the bridge structure;

 

3.    Any routine maintenance on the bridge structure shall only be undertaken after advising the  other Council first (excluding emergencies); and

 

4.    Identify the bridge on each Council’s Asset Register, representing 50% of the value of the bridge for each Council.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

 Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

 

 

Development, Facilities & Environmental Services

 

Item Number:                                   13.1

File Number: D13/13570

Subject Heading:                          Application for Material Change of Use -"Accommodation Units" (3 units)

Location:                                          34 Spencer Street, Roma (Lot 3 on RP91030)

Applicant:                                         Ben Sirl C/- Glendale Homes, PO Box 619, Caboolture Qld 4510

Author and Officer’s Title:                Danielle Pearn, Coordinator - Planning

Executive Summary:

The application sought a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use for “Accommodation Units” (3 Units) situated at 34 Spencer Street, Roma QLD 4455, described as Lot 3 on RP91030.

 

The application is subject to Impact Assessment against the relevant provisions of Roma Town Planning Scheme 2006.  No submissions were received during the public notification period (05/03/2013 to 26/03/2013).

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/28

Moved Cr Newman                                                       Seconded Cr Wason  

That Council approve the application for a Material Change of Use for “Accommodation Units” (3 Units) situated at 34 Spencer Street, Roma QLD 4455, described as Lot 3 on RP91030, subject to the following conditions:

 

Preamble

 

1.    Refer to http://www.cmdg.com.au/ for the Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines (CMDG).

 

General

 

1.    Complete and maintain the approved development as follows: (i) in accordance with development approval documents and (ii) strictly in accordance with those parts of the approved development which have been specified in detail by the Council or Referral Agency unless the Council or Referral Agency agrees in writing that those parts will be adequately complied with by amended specifications.

 

2.    Complete and maintain all operational, building and plumbing and drainage work associated with this development approval, including work required by any of the development approval conditions.

 

3.    Maintain the approved development being Material Change of Use (Accommodation Units – 3 units) in accordance with the approved plans:

 

Plan/Document Number

Plan/Document Name

Date

Issue H

Site Plan

13/11/2012

Issue A

Elevation 01 MCU

13/11/2012

Issue B

Elevation 02 MCU

14/11/2012

1208-21 01

Floor Plan

30/10/2012

1208-21 02

Side Elevations

19/10/2012

1208-21 03

End Elevations

19/10/2012

Issue A

Swept Path Figures

03/02/2013

CMDG-R-041 Rev B

Residential Driveway Slab and Tracks

07/2011

CMDG D5

Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines – Stormwater Drainage Design D5 Design Guidelines

03/2012

CMDG D11

Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines – Water Reticulation D11 Design Guidelines

10/2007

CMDG D12

Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines – Sewerage Reticulation D12 Design Guidelines

10/2007

 

4.    Any conflicts associated with proposed and existing services shall be forwarded by the developer to the appropriate controlling authority for approval for any proposed changes.

 

5.    All civil and related work shall be designed and supervised by a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) who are competent in the construction of the works.

 

Stormwater and Drainage

 

6.    Stormwater must be collected and discharged in accordance with the Queensland Urban Drainage Manual (Volume 1 text, Volume 2 Design Charts), Australian Rainfall and Runoff (Volume 1 A guide to Flood Estimation), and CMDG Design Guidelines D-5 ‘Stormwater Drainage Design’.

 

7.    Stormwater must not be allowed to pond on the property being developed during the development process and after development has been completed unless the type and size of ponding has been agreed in writing by the Council or as a specific development approval condition.

 

8.    Post-development stormwater runoff flows (whose characteristics include volume, concentration and velocities) must be directed to the lawful point of discharge for the development site and there must be no increases in any silt loads or contaminants in any flow from the property being developed during the development process and after the development has been completed.

 

9.    The stormwater disposal system must be designed to include appropriate pollution control devices or methods to ensure no contamination or silting of creeks or other waterways.

 

Erosion Control

 

10.   All construction works on site to be undertaken in accordance with the Institute of Engineers (Australia) (IEAUST) Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Engineering Guidelines for Queensland Construction sites and the CMDG Design Guidelines – D7. 

 

11.   Measures shall be applied to prevent site vehicles tracking sediment and other pollutants onto adjoining roads during the course of the construction period and to prevent dust nuisance during construction.

 

12.   Should it be necessary for the road and/or drainage system to be reinstated or cleaned up due to erosion and/or sedimentation from the site, then such works shall be undertaken at no cost to Council. 

 

Services Provisions

 

13.   The development is to be connected to Council’s reticulated sewerage disposal system in accordance with the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) publication WSA02-2002 Sewerage Code of Australia (version 2.3) and the CMDG Design Guideline - D12 ‘Sewerage Reticulation’, at no cost to Council.

 

14.   The development is to be connected to Council’s reticulated water supply system in accordance with the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) publication WSA03-2002 Water Reticulation Code of Australia (version 2.3) and the CMDG Design Guideline – D11 ‘Water Reticulation’, at no cost to Council.

 

15.   The development must be connected to an electricity reticulation service in accordance with the relevant service provider’s requirements and specifications along with relevant building standards, requirements and specifications (as relevant).

 

16.   If the development is connected to a telecommunications service, then such works shall be undertaken in accordance with the relevant service provider’s requirements and specifications along with relevant building standards requirements and specifications (as relevant).

 

17.   All services installation, including sewer, water, gas, electricity and telecommunications connections to the respective networks, must comply with (i) the development approval conditions, (ii) any relevant provisions in the planning scheme for the area, (iii) Council’s standard designs for such work where such designs exist  (iv) the Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines (CMDG) where it applies (v) any relevant Australian Standard that applies to that type of work and (vi) any alternative specifications that Council has agreed to in writing and which the developer must ensure do not conflict with any requirements imposed by any applicable laws and standards.

 

18.   Services and infrastructure required in connection with the establishment of the approved development must be provided at no cost to Council.

 

19.   All sewerage mains and associated infrastructure located within the allotment boundaries, must be contained within a three metre wide registered easement.

 

Rubbish Collection

 

20.   At all times while the use continues, waste containers shall be maintained in a clean and tidy state and shall be emptied and the waste removed from the site on a regular basis.

 

21.   All bins shall be shielded from the view of travelling public and neighbours.

 

Access, Car parking and Manoeuvring

 

22.   The landowner shall be responsible for construction and maintenance of vehicle crossovers from the road carriageway to the property boundary and for obtaining any approvals that may be required and for complying with the applicable designs and standards.

 

23.   Vehicle crossover from Spencer Street to the development site is to be constructed in accordance with drawing CMDG-R-041 Rev B - Residential Driveway Slab and Tracks, dated 07/2011.

 

24.   Vehicle crossover must be located a minimum distance of one metre from any street signage, power poles, street lights, manholes, stormwater gully pits or other Council assets.

 

25.   Vehicle manoeuvring areas must be provided on-site to allow vehicles to exit designated car parking spaces and exit the site in a forward direction.

 

26.   Provide a total of six car parking spaces on the site in accordance with the approved plans. 

 

27.   All car parking spaces and driveway areas are to be sealed with an approved impervious surface.  Surfacing shall consist of either; patterned, reinforced concrete, concrete pavers, segmental clay pavers, asphaltic hotmix or two coat (primerseal/seal) bitumen seal. 

 

28.   Any damage to roads and infrastructure that is attributable to the progress of works on the site or vehicles associated with the development of the site, must be repaired to Council’s satisfaction or the cost of repairs paid to Council.

 

29.   All vehicles access and related elements shall comply with (i) the development approval conditions (ii) Schedule 2 - ‘Standards for Road, Car parking, Access and Manoeuvring Areas (iii) Relevant Australian Standards (iv) the CMDG Guidelines (v) any alternative specifications that Council has agreed to in writing and which development must ensure do not conflict with any requirements imposed by any applicable laws and standards

 

Environmental

 

30.   All construction works on site are to be undertaken in accordance with the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Engineering Guidelines for Queensland Construction sites (IE Aust, Queensland Division, Brisbane – or later versions).

 

31.   The developer shall immediately clean up and satisfactorily remove any deposited construction material or silt runoff from the development site.

 

Landscaping and Fencing

 

32.   Site landscaping is to be established in accordance with an approved landscaping plan.  A landscaping plan shall be submitted to Council for approval prior to commencement of construction.  The landscaping plan must demonstrate methods for shading, paving, screening/buffering landscaping, noise attenuation and streetscape enhancement as needed. Site landscaping is to be provided with a minimum width of two metres adjacent to the front property boundary and adjacent to the side and rear boundaries.  Vegetation species are to comprise a mix of trees, shrubs and groundcovers.  Unsealed areas of the site shall be grassed.  Landscaping elements must positively contribute to the overall amenity of the site. 

 

33.   Landscaping must be planted prior to occupation of the dwelling units.

 

34.   Ground covers should fully cover vegetated areas within 1 year of planting.

 

35.   Site landscaping must not interfere with electrical infrastructure nor restrict maintenance access to any onsite infrastructure, public utility or easement.

 

36.   Screen fencing to a height of 1.8 metres is to be erected along the side and rear boundaries of the site.

 

Avoiding Nuisance

 

37.   Lighting of the site, including any security lighting, shall be such that the lighting intensity does not exceed 8.0 lux at a distance of 1.5 metres from the site at any property boundary.

 

38.   All lighting shall be directed or shielded so as to ensure that no glare directly affects nearby properties.

 

39.   Any air conditioning, generator, refrigeration, pump, exhaust, fans, processing or other equipment must be acoustically screened to ensure noise levels do not exceed 5dB  above the background noise level.

 

40.   Whilst the approved works are in progress, no nuisance is to be caused to adjoining properties and occupiers by the way of noise, smoke, dust, rubbish, contaminant, stormwater discharge or siltation at any time, including non-working hours.

 

41.   Whilst the approved works are in progress, waste containers must remain on site and be maintained in a clean and tidy state and shall be emptied and the waste removed from the site on a regular basis.

 

42.   Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Council, approved hours of construction are restricted to Monday – Saturday 6.00 am to 6.00 pm – noise permitted.  Work or business which causes audible noise must not be conducted from or on the subject land outside the above times or on Sundays or Public Holidays.

 

43.   Any damage to roads and infrastructure, that is attributable to the progress of works on the development site or to vehicles associated with the development of the site, shall be repaired to at least the previous condition and at no cost to Council or, if the Council agrees, the cost of repairs may paid to Council for the Council to carry out the repairs.

 

Advertising Signs

 

44.   Any proposed advertising devices shall be subject to a further development application and planning approval unless the advertising devices are in accordance with the exempt or self assessable requirements of the relevant Council planning scheme.

 

Use

 

45.   All development approval conditions related to the establishment of the approved development must be fulfilled prior to any approved use commencing.

 

46.   The developer is to notify Council upon completion of the conditions of approval and prior to occupation of the dwelling units.

 

47.   Infrastructure Contributions

 

48.   An infrastructure contribution, in accordance with Council’s adopted Priority infrastructure Plan, of $24,000.00 is payable to the Council. The stated charge is to be paid prior to commencement of construction.

 

No Cost to Council

 

49.   The developer is responsible for meeting all costs associated with the approved development unless there is specific agreement by other parties, including the Council, to meeting those costs.

 

50.   All costs associated with the approved development are to be met by the developer, including costs of easement preparation and registration, and document lodgement.

 

51.   All rates and charges of any description and all arrears of such rates and charges, together with interest outstanding thereon, on the land, due to Council, shall be paid to the Council prior to occupation of the units.

 

Latest versions

 

52.   Where another condition refers to a specific published standard, manual or guideline, including specifications, drawings, provisions and criteria within those documents, that condition shall be deemed as referring to the latest versions of those publications that are publicly available at the time the first operational works or compliance approval is lodged with the assessment manager or approval agency for those types of works to be performed or approved, unless a regulation or law requires otherwise.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Planning

 


 

Item Number:                                   13.2

File Number: D13/13870

Subject Heading:                          Request to change an existing approval: Material Change of Use - "Extractivie Industry", "Industry" (Medium Impact Industry), ERA 8, ERA 16, ERA 21and Reconfiguring a Lot (Lease with a term exceeding 10 years)

Location:                                          Swans Road, Wallumbilla Qld 4428 (Lot 2 on SP186195)

Applicant:                                         Ostwald Quarries Pty Ltd

Author and Officer’s Title:                Warren Oxnam, Specialist - Compliance

Executive Summary:

This was a request to change the development approval given by Council on 8 August 2012 for a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use for “Extractive Industry” and “Industry” (Medium Impact Industry) and ERA 8(3a) Chemical Storage, ERA 16(2b)(3a) Extractive and Screening Activities and ERA 21 Motor Vehicle Workshop Operation and Reconfiguring a Lot (lease with a term exceeding 10 years) on land at Swans Road, Wallumbilla QLD 4428 and described as Lot 2 on SP186195.

 

The applicant has asked for an extension of the period in which East Street can be used for the haulage of quarry material while an alternative haul route is constructed.

 

Council officers believe that the request is reasonable and should be supported because the proposed changes to the development conditions will allow the quarry to continue operating while a new access route is constructed. This is important in keeping quarry material available for road and other projects in the area.

 

Council officers also acknowledge that the approval of the request will mean that local residents will experience another five months of trucks carrying quarry material along East Street.

 

However, the proposed changes do not conform with all the requirements of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 related to permissible changes because of non-compliance with section 367(1)(c). This subsection requires that the proposed changes must not be likely to attract objections.

 

There were submitters for the original development application and the nature of their objections was primarily related to trucks on local roads. None of the original submitters elected to appeal against the development approval. However, the submitters subsequently lodged complaints against the truck operations in East Street. Therefore there is the possibility that the proposed change will attract objections.

 

The only way that the Council could form an alternative view is for the Council or the applicant to consult with the local residents to see if they would not object to the change.

 

 

Discussion:

Councillors asked further questions about the matter tabled and responses were provided.  Council determined that the matter should lay on the table for further discussion at a later point during the meeting to give Councillors further time to deliberate on the matter.

 

 

ACTION

That the matter lay on the table for further consideration at a later point during the meeting. 

 

 

 

 

 

Late Item

 

Item Number:                                   L.1

File Number: D13/14634

Subject Heading:                          Letters Received from Ratepayers Regarding MPHS Levy

Author and Officer’s Title:                Julie Reitano, Chief Executive Officer

Executive Summary: 

Letters were previously tabled at Council’s meeting of the 12 December.   Some additional letters were received after that time, and are now tabled for Council’s information.

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/29

Moved Cr Price                                                             Seconded Cr Chambers  

That Council:

 

  1. Receive and note the letters tabled.

 

  1. Note that responses are being provided in line with Council’s earlier decisions and direction.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Chief Executive Officer

  

 

Subject Heading:          suspension of standing orders

Council adjourned the meeting for morning tea at 10.53am.

 

Subject Heading:          resumption of standing orders

Council resumed the meeting at 11.25am.

 

 

Item Number:                                   13.2

File Number: D13/13870

Subject Heading:                          Request to change an existing approval: Material Change of Use - "Extractivie Industry", "Industry" (Medium Impact Industry), ERA 8, ERA 16, ERA 21and Reconfiguring a Lot (Lease with a term exceeding 10 years)

Location:                                          Swans Road, Wallumbilla Qld 4428 (Lot 2 on SP186195)

Applicant:                                         Ostwald Quarries Pty Ltd

Author and Officer’s Title:                Warren Oxnam, Specialist - Compliance

Executive Summary:

This matter was previously left on the table for discussion at a later point during the meeting, Council again resumed discussion. This was a request to change the development approval given by Council on 8 August 2012 for a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use for “Extractive Industry” and “Industry” (Medium Impact Industry) and ERA 8(3a) Chemical Storage, ERA 16(2b)(3a) Extractive and Screening Activities and ERA 21 Motor Vehicle Workshop Operation and Reconfiguring a Lot (lease with a term exceeding 10 years) on land at Swans Road, Wallumbilla QLD 4428 and described as Lot 2 on SP186195.

 

The applicant has asked for an extension of the period in which East Street can be used for the haulage of quarry material while an alternative haul route is constructed.

 

Council officers believe that the request is reasonable and should be supported because the proposed changes to the development conditions will allow the quarry to continue operating while a new access route is constructed. This is important in keeping quarry material available for road and other projects in the area.

 

Council officers also acknowledge that the approval of the request will mean that local residents will experience another five months of trucks carrying quarry material along East Street.

 

However, the proposed changes do not conform with all the requirements of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 related to permissible changes because of non-compliance with section 367(1)(c). This subsection requires that the proposed changes must not be likely to attract objections.

 

There were submitters for the original development application and the nature of their objections was primarily related to trucks on local roads. None of the original submitters elected to appeal against the development approval. However, the submitters subsequently lodged complaints against the truck operations in East Street. Therefore there is the possibility that the proposed change will attract objections.

 

The only way that the Council could form an alternative view is for the Council or the applicant to consult with the local residents to see if they would not object to the change.

 

Councillors Wendy Newman (Portfolio Chair for Development, Ree Price and David Schefe expressed an interest in leading the community engagement for this item.

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/30

Moved Cr Newman                                                       Seconded Cr Wason  

1.    That Council consult with the local community to ascertain if it will not object to the proposed use of East Street for another maximum of an additional 5 months (one month has already elapsed) by trucks carrying quarry material from the Ostwald Bros quarry on Swan Road.

 

2.    If the community does not object, then that permissible change be allowed to the development approval originally given by Council on 8 August 2012 for a Material Change of Use for “Extractive Industry” and “Industry” (Medium Impact Industry) and ERA 8(3a) Chemical Storage, ERA 16(2b)(3a) Extractive and Screening Activities and ERA 21 Motor Vehicle Workshop Operation and Reconfiguring a Lot (lease with a term exceeding 10 years) at Swans Road, Wallumbilla QLD 4428 and described as Lot 2 on SP186195. 

 

3.    The applicant will be required to give the Council an indemnity for all the costs associated with this option.

 

4.    That any community consultation process make it clear to the community that the use of East Street will not be permitted under any circumstances if the applicant is successful in the proposal to increase the quarry’s capacity to 1 million tonnes per annum.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Specialist - Compliance

 


 

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/31

Moved Cr Denton                                                          Seconded Cr Wason

 

That Council close the meeting to the public at 11.33am.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

 

Cr. Denton left the Chamber at 12.06pm.

Cr. Denton entered the Chamber at 12.09pm.

 

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/32

Moved Cr Newman                                                       Seconded Cr O'Neil

 

That Council open the meeting to the public at 1.56pm.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

 

 

Subject Heading:          suspension of standing orders

Council adjourned the meeting for lunch at 12.27pm.

 

Subject Heading:          resumption of standing orders

Council resumed the meeting at 1.18pm.

 

 

confidential Reports

 

In accord with the provisions of section 275 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council resolved to close the meeting to discuss items it has deemed to be of a confidential nature and specifically pertaining to the following sections:-

          (a)      the appointment, dismissal or discipline of employees;

          (h)      other business for which a public discussion would be likely to prejudice the interests of the local government or someone else, or enable a person to gain a financial advantage;

          (d)      rating concessions;

          (e)      contracts proposed to be made by it;

 

 

Item Number:                                   C.1

File Number: D13/13569

Subject Heading:                          Proposed Organisational Structure - Customer Service Facilitation

Author and Officer’s Title:                Samantha Thrupp, Manager - Customer Service Facilitation

Executive Summary: 

The report outlined recommended changes to the structure of the Department of Customer Service Facilitation.  These proposed changes were referenced in the report presented to Council on 27 March 2013 and include modifications as a result of further consultation with affected parties.

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/33

Moved Cr Price                                                             Seconded Cr Chambers  

That Council, after closure of the formal consultation period, endorse the following amended proposals:

 

  1. The new Organisational Structure for the Department of Customer Service Facilitation be adopted, incorporating a name change with  Reception Services to be named Customer Service;

 

  1. The new role of Local Customer Liaison (four across region) be implemented;

 

  1. The management of Council’s landline telephone system (TIPIT) be transferred to the Department of Administration – Information Technology Unit; and

 

  1. The Manager Administration be nominated to oversee the revision of the Cemetery Process and be authorised to work across departments to deliver a more effective and efficient process.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                9/0

 

 

 

Item Number:                                   C.2

File Number: D13/13677

Subject Heading:                          Community Grant Applications

Author and Officer’s Title:                Susan (Sue) Sands, Coordinator - Grants (Council & Community)

Executive Summary: 

The second round of applications under the Maranoa Regional Council’s Community Grants program for the 2012/13 financial year have been received and assessed. Council received eight applications, and all have been recommended by the panel for consideration.

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/34

Moved Cr Flynn                                                            Seconded Cr Denton  

That Council:

 

  1. Endorse the recommendations of the assessment panel and approve the applications submitted by:

 

·         Begonia State School P&C Association

·         Bendemere Blue Light Association, Yuleba

·         Cities Rugby League Football Association

·         Injune Pony Club Association

·         Maranoa BEST – 2013 Maranoa Employment Expo Committee

·         Roma State College P&C Association

·         Surat Ladies Bowling Club

·         Surat Shutterbugs

 

  1. Accept the offer of a free vendor site and session, and assign responsibility for the organisation of the display to maximise this promotional opportunity as part of the endorsed Maranoa BEST – 2013 Maranoa Employment Expo Committee.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Grants (Council & Community)

 

 

Item Number:                                   C.3

File Number: D13/13867

Subject Heading:                          Roma Saleyards Advisory Committee Membership

Author and Officer’s Title:                Tony Klein, Director - Community & Commercial Services

Executive Summary: 

In light of Council’s Community Engagement Framework, it was considered timely to review the appropriateness of the membership and operation of the Roma Saleyards Advisory Committee.

 

 

Moved Cr Wason                                                          Seconded Cr Schefe  

 

That Council:

 

Call for nominations inviting representation on the Saleyards Advisory Committee, with committee membership formulated as follows:

 

  • 2 Councillor MRC Representatives (The Deputy Mayor in the role of Chair or the other Councillor in his absence)
  • President (or delegate) of the Agents Association
  • 3 Vendor representatives
  • 1 local transport operator representative
  • 1 buyer representative

 

Participants in an ‘Ex-officio’ capacity-

 

  • 1 representative from Queensland Police Service
  • 1 representative from the Department of Main Roads
  • 1 representative from the Department of Primary Industries
  • Maranoa Regional Council - Manager Saleyards Operations
  • Maranoa Regional Council - Saleyards Supervisor
  • Maranoa Regional Council - Director Community & Commercial Services

 

That membership on the committee be for a period of two years from its inception, with a review of arrangements undertaken prior to its expiration.

 

NO VOTE TAKEN                                                                                                         

 

Responsible Officer

Director - Community & Commercial Services

 

Discussion:

Cr. O’Neil moved an amendment to the motion with respect to the duration of membership on the committee.

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/35

Moved Cr O'Neil                                                            Seconded Cr Flynn

 

That membership on the committee be for a period of 3 years from its inception (ending at closure of this term of Council), with a review of arrangements undertaken prior to its expiration.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      8/1

 

Responsible Officer

Director- Community & Commercial Services

 

Discussion Continued:

Council then voted on the remainder of the motion that was originally put, with the outcome recorded as follows:

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/36

Moved Cr Wason                                                          Seconded Cr Schefe

 

That Council:

 

Call for nominations inviting representation on the Saleyards Advisory Committee, with committee membership formulated as follows:

 

  • 2 Councillor MRC Representatives (The Deputy Mayor in the role of Chair or the other Councillor in his absence)
  • President (or delegate) of the Agents Association
  • 3 Vendor representatives
  • 1 local transport operator representative
  • 1 buyer representative

 

Participants in an ‘Ex-officio’ capacity-

 

  • 1 representative from Queensland Police Service
  • 1 representative from the Department of Main Roads
  • 1 representative from the Department of Primary Industries
  • Maranoa Regional Council - Manager Saleyards Operations
  • Maranoa Regional Council - Saleyards Supervisor
  • Maranoa Regional Council - Director Community & Commercial Services

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Director- Community & Commercial Services

 

 

Item Number:                                   C.4

File Number: D13/13979

Subject Heading:                          Request for Rates Concession

Location:                                          Mitchell St George Road, Dunkeld

Applicant:                                         Gunggari Aboriginal Property Association Inc.

Author and Officer’s Title:                Dana Harrison, Coordinator - Rates

Executive Summary: 

Correspondence had been received from Gunggari Aboriginal Property Association Inc requesting that four properties they have been granted be made exempt from rating.

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/37

Moved Cr Denton                                                          Seconded Cr Newman  

That Council:

 

  1. Grant a concession under section 120 (1)(b) and (c) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 of all general rates and write off current outstanding rates of $4,842.24 for the period that the applicant maintains an association status of ‘Not for Profit’;   and

 

  1. Include this concession and other similar concessions in the Revenue Statement for 2013/14 for ongoing annual review by Council.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      7/2

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Rates

 

 

Item Number:                                   C.5

File Number: D13/14003

Subject Heading:                          Origin APLNG
road Infrastructure Agreement and Service Level Agreement

Author and Officer’s Title:                Peter Weallans, Manager -  Infrastructure Contracts &   Engineering Services

Executive Summary: 

It is a requirement of the Environmental Impact Statement in the Coordinator-General’s Report for LNG projects, that the proponents enter into Infrastructure Agreements with Councils to formalise the amount of, and the timing for the payment of, road maintenance and upgrades for local roads in the impacted Local Government Areas.

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/38

Moved Cr Price                                                             Seconded Cr Flynn  

 

That the Chief Executive Officer be delegated the authority to execute the APLNG Infrastructure Agreement and Service Level Agreement on behalf of Council, once final agreement is reached at officer level.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Manager -  Infrastructure Contracts & Engineering Services

 

 

Item Number:                                   C.6

File Number: D13/14007

Subject Heading:                          SANTOS GLNG
road Infrastructure Agreement and Service Level Agreement

Author and Officer’s Title:                Peter Weallans, Manager -  Infrastructure Contracts & Engineering Services

Executive Summary: 

It is a requirement of the Environmental Impact Statement in the Coordinator-General’s Report for LNG projects, that the proponents enter into Infrastructure Agreements with Councils to formalise the amount of, and the timing for the payment of, road maintenance and upgrades for local roads in the impacted Local Government Areas.

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/39

Moved Cr Schefe                                                          Seconded Cr O'Neil  

 

That the Chief Executive Officer be delegated the authority to execute the GLNG Infrastructure Agreement and Service Level Agreement on behalf of Council, once final agreement is reached at officer level.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Manager -  Infrastructure Contracts & Engineering Services

 

 

Item Number:                                   C.7

File Number: D13/13872

Subject Heading:                          Purchase of One Crusher (Tender 13/29)

Author and Officer’s Title:                Michael Parker, Director - Infrastructure Services (Acting)

Executive Summary: 

Council had called Tenders for supply and delivery of a replacement Crusher for use at Council’s Quarry.  Nine (9) tenders were received, offering eleven (11) crushers.

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/40

Moved Cr Wason                                                          Seconded Cr Denton  

That Council accept the tender submitted by Astec Australia for the Supply & Delivery of a KPI FT 4250 crusher at a price of $650,955 (excluding GST). 

 

Council acknowledges that this tender is not the lowest tender offered, but following evaluation, accepts that the Astec machine is the most suitable for the purpose, taking into account the performance of similar machines Council has in use, the engine package provides standardisation, and the better access to working parts for maintenance.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Director - Infrastructure Services (Acting)

 

 

LATE CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

 

Item Number:                                   LC.1

File Number: D13/15105

Subject Heading:                          Roma CBD Advisory Committee

Author and Officer’s Title:                Kelly Rogers, Coordinator -  Elected Members & Community Engagement

Executive Summary: 

At the General Meeting on 13 February 2013, Council approved the establishment of a Roma CBD Advisory Committee to guide the implementation of the Roma Placemaking Plan in Roma’s CBD.  Subsequently a call for nominations was advertised inviting participation from the community in forming the committee.

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/41

Moved Cr O'Neil                                                            Seconded Cr Chambers  

That Council:

 

  1. Endorse membership on the membership of all received nominations on the Roma CBD Advisory Committee for a period of 1 year including:

 

            Participants in an ‘Ex-officio’ capacity-

    • Director Community & Commercial Services
    • Manager Community Development
    • Manager Infrastructure Planning & Design
    • Sarah Holt (Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning)

 

  1. Undertake a review of future arrangements for the group prior to its expiration for Council’s further consideration.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator -  Elected Members & Community Engagement

 

 

Item Number:                                   LC.2

File Number: D13/15165

Subject Heading:                          Request for Review of Water & Sewerage Vacant Charges - Rates Concession

Author and Officer’s Title:                Julie Reitano, Chief Executive Officer

Executive Summary: 

Providing a request for waiver of vacant water and sewerage charges where development of the land would be problematic due to location of infrastructure.  It was recommended that any concession also extend to the Fire Levy for consistency with Council charges.

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/42

Moved Cr Schefe                                                          Seconded Cr Flynn  

That Council approve the applicant’s request for waiver of charges on the identified lots, including the fire levy, while development does not occur on the land and that the property records be adjusted accordingly.  Further that this change be effective from 1 July 2012.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Rates

 

 

Item Number:                                   10.4

File Number: D13/14566

Subject Heading:                          Response to Deputy Premier for Police Paddocks Land

Location:                                          Roma

Author and Officer’s Title:                Julie Reitano, Chief Executive Officer

Executive Summary: 

Tabling a letter from the Deputy Premier, pertaining to the proposal for the Queensland Police Paddocks, and providing a draft response for Council’s consideration.

 

Discussion:

Council again resumed discussion on the item, following it being laid on the table at an earlier point during the meeting.

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/43

Moved Cr Wason                                                          Seconded Cr Price  

That Council accept the Deputy Premier’s offer in the terms detailed in the draft Mayoral letter, as amended to include references to the following points raised:

 

  • Council is supportive of relocating the Radio Tower to another Council controlled site that is mutually agreeable, through a lease for nominal consideration, with the cost of relocation being borne by the State.

 

  • After reference to ‘Single Unit’ clarify that Council envisages 3 x 3 bedroom homes for the Queensland Police Service (in full consideration for the transfer) at a nominal value of $1.5 million.

 

  • Packages may include land and/or a mix of house and land packages.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Chief Executive Officer

 

Discussion:

Cr. O’Neil put forward a draft resolution for Council’s consideration on the matter, further clarifying Council’s wishes.

 

Resolution No. GM/04.2013/44

Moved Cr O'Neil                                                            Seconded Cr Denton

 

That Council delegate to the Mayor to sign the letter of response, inclusive of prescribed amendments as resolved by Council in Resolution Number GM/04.2013/43, and any other minor items that might be identified in consultation with Councillors.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

CLOSURE

 

There being no further business, the Mayor thanked Council for their attendance and declared the meeting closed at 2.45pm.

                                 

 

These Minutes are to be confirmed at the next General Meeting of Council to be held on 8 May 2013, at Roma Administration Centre.

 

 

 

 

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Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  8 May 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  8 May 2013

Date: 8 April 2013

Item Number: 11.1

File Number: D13/12922

 

Subject Heading:                     Keep Maranoa Beautiful, 2013 - Post Event Report

Classification:                                  Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                        

Location:                                           Maranoa Region

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Megan Swords, Coordinator - Community Development (Injune)

 

 Executive Summary: 

This year’s ‘Keep Maranoa Beautiful’ initiative has been labeled a success, with positive feedback and interest from within Council departments and across the Community. This is an overview of this years program, including recommendations for the improvement of the initiative, particularly the development and ongoing support of Council’s ‘Community Garage Sales’ and ‘Operation Clean Up’.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation: 

That Council receive and note the Officer’s Report on 2013 Keep Maranoa Beautiful Project as presented.

 

 

Body of Report:

Keep Maranoa Beautiful is an annual campaign which is delivered across the region during March. The project sees Council joining forces with local community members and businesses to reduce litter and promote environmental messages. This year’s campaign has paid particular attention to ‘Living Smarter’. The project aimed to promote and encourage sustainable living practices within the home and community.

 

Programs included:

·    Living Smarter Fact Boxes

This involved a partnership between Council and the Queensland Murray Darling Committee (QMDC), whereby information was published in ‘Fact Boxes’ in the Tuesday edition of the Western Star throughout the month of March. Additionally, QMDC, in partnership with Council held an information booth weekly at Westland’s Plaza, giving residents the opportunity to learn more about sustainable living practices. This partnership was well received and provided a forum for residents to access sustainable living information in their own time, rather than attempting to attend workshops, as in previous years.

 

·      Community Garage Sales

Community Garage Sales were coordinated by Council in Roma, Injune, Surat, Wallumbilla, Yuleba and Mitchell. Residents were encouraged to bring along their pre-loved goods to a central location for resale at their own discretion. Sales were well received throughout the region, with residents and Council departments asking for the sales to continue in future years.

 

·      Operation Clean Up

 

As in previous years, town residents were invited to place their waste on the street during their allocated pickup date, for collection by Council. This year, Operation Clean Up was held after the Community Garage Sales so that residents had the opportunity to sell their pre-loved goods, before sending them to waste.  This year, approximately 812m³ of waste was collected in total, including 318m³ of steel to be committed to recycling, 333m³ of green waste, to be mulched and 320m³ household waste.

 

·      ‘Clean Up Australia Day’

Attendance at the event was exceptional in some towns, while there is room for improvement in others. In communities including Surat, Yuleba and Wallumbilla, partnerships formed with local community organisations and schools, proved to be highly valuable in promoting the event and encouraging participation. Further, Oil and Gas companies were approached to participate in the event, with FLUOR providing a team of 20 (10 in Injune and 10 in Roma), ensuring the success of these events.  In total, 183 volunteers participated in the events held throughout the region, enjoying a barbeque breakfast, supplied and cooked by Councillor’s in each of the locations. Clean Up Australia Day was held on March 23 and 24 throughout the region, ensuring that towns throughout the region were well presented and prepared for ‘Easter in the Country’.

 

·      Earth Hour

Council lead by example and participated in Earth Hour by making a big effort across all the offices to ensure all unnecessary lighting and appliances in Council buildings were turned off over the Earth Hour weekend.

Marketing of Program:

 

The program was marketed through the region via print, media editorial, advertising and a range of additional marketing initiatives including:

·      Editorial Coverage through local media

·      Bottle Tree Bulletin Community Newsletter

·      Flyers mailed to all householders in the Maranoa Region

·      Insertion into School Newsletters

·      Radio Advertising

·      Newspaper Advertising

·      On-air Radio Interview with Mayor

·      Council Website

·      Council Messages on Hold

·      Emails to Community Contact Lists

·      Street Stops 

·      Promotion at community meetings

 

Feedback:

·      Positive feedback received about the program

·      In future years, it would be advisable to coordinate Community Garage Sales in each of the towns in partnership with a community organisation or event in order to gain more attendance and word of mouth marketing benefits.

·      Advertisements should be more ‘town specific’ to prevent an information overload, which has occurred as a result of generic, regional information being sent throughout the region.

·      Community Garage Sales could be held more frequently (monthly or quarterly).

·      Clean Up Australia Day events should be held on the National Clean Up Australia Day, or Clean Up Schools day to increase participation and to take advantage of marketing done by the National CUAD organisation.

·      Community buy-in should be encouraged by forming partnerships with local community organisations that will promote and encourage participation in each of the towns.

·      Clean Up events should be held earlier in the morning to beat the heat.

·      Initiatives could be used as part of ‘Operation Clean Up’, educating residents of the importance of separating their waste into piles of green, steel and domestic waste and why particular items cannot be collected (e.g. Chemicals, oil and tyres), making collection more efficient by Operations.

·      A reward system could be set up, whereby those residents who follow the rules for Operation Clean Up are given a voucher to have mulch for their garden delivered by Council.

·      Residents should be updated on which zones have had their rubbish collected in Operation Clean Up. This will ensure that residents are not disposing of rubbish onto their footpaths after the designated collection date. The Whisper system could be used to notify residents via text message.

·      Fact Boxes published in the Western Star could be made larger so that the boxes are more eye catching and more information can be published.

 

Consultation (internal/external):

Julian McEwan –    Manager – Roads & Drainage North & Regional Parks & Gardens

John Gwydir –     Manager -Roads & Drainage South & Regional Plant & Workshops 

Community Development Coordinator Team

Anthony (Tony) Klein –  Director – Community and Commercial Services

 

Queensland Murray Darling Committee – Glen Telford

Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.):
Nil.

Policy Implications:

Nil.

Financial Resource Implications:

$5,875 as per the 2012 / 2013 regional Keep Maranoa Beautiful (Community Services) Budget, however this amount does not include the assistance provided by the Infrastructure Directorate for the Operation Clean Up initiative estimated at $80,000.

 

Link to Corporate Plan:

Corporate Plan 2009-2013 8.4.3(a) To develop community capacity and encourage community engagement so as to address identified needs and opportunities to enhance the quality of life and wellbeing for residents of our region

Supporting Documentation:

Nil

Report authorised by:

Tony Klein, Director - Community & Commercial Services


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  8 May 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  8 May 2013

Date: 19 April 2013

Item Number: 11.2

File Number: D13/14505

 

Subject Heading:                     Roma on Bungil Gallery Committee request for purchase of Mannequins

Classification:                                  Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                         Roma on Bungil Gallery Committee

Location:                                           Roma Community Arts Centre

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Jacqueline Burns, Coordinator - Libraries, Arts & Culture

 

Executive Summary: 

The Roma on Bungil Gallery Committee request assistance from Council for the purchase of mannequins for the upcoming ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ Exhibition in November. The mannequins can also be used by the other Galleries, schools and community groups across the region

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation: 

That Council approve the purchase of twelve mannequins for use by Council and various regional community organisations as needed.

 

 

Body of Report:

The Roma on Bungil Gallery Committee have approached Council with a request for assistance to purchase twelve mannequins for the upcoming ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ exhibition in November. The limited financial resources of the Committee do not allow for the purchase of the twelve mannequins to the full amount. The Roma on Bungil Gallery Committee have committed $500 towards the cost of the mannequins. The remainder of the funds required for the purchase can be sourced from the existing Arts and Culture Budget.

 

The mannequins can be available for use by all the Galleries, schools and community groups in the region and encourages inter-gallery and community cooperation. As a community asset, the mannequins further serve to enhance the ability of our Regional Galleries to present aesthetically pleasing and professional exhibitions for the general public. The mannequins are to be used to display specialist artworks including jewellery, hats, and textile works. The ability to present exhibitions in a professional manner has the potential to increase visitation to the Galleries, entice textile artists to display their works, and encourage Gallery Committees to source quality textile and jewellery exhibitions for display.

 

The mannequins are to be stored in the secure under-stage area of the Hibernian Hall adjacent to the Roma Community Arts Centre.

 

Consultation (internal/external):

Peter Flynn – Portfolio Chair for Arts and Culture, Maranoa Regional Council

Sandra Law – Cultural Services Officer Maranoa Regional Council

Katrina Marsh – (Acting) Manager Community Development, Maranoa Regional Council

Sally Ferrier – Publicity Officer Roma on Bungil Gallery Committee

Barry Braithwaite – Treasurer Roma on Bungil Gallery Committee

Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.):

Nil

Policy Implications:

Nil

Financial Resource Implications:

Purchase of Mannequins

MODEL

COST PER UNIT

COST OF UNITS

COST + GST

MDCCW2B x 2

$229 .00

$458.00

$503.80

MDCCW2G x 2

$229.00

$458.00

     $503.80

MDEVENLYF1 x 1

$189.00

$189.00

$207.90

MDJUDY x 2

$189.00

$378.00

$451.80

MDCCW x 2

$189.00

$378.00

$451.80

MD FR8,FR9,FR10 (Combo Discount)

 

$649.00

$713.90

Total Cost

 

$2510.00

$2833.00

Freight

 

 

$ 440.00

TOTAL + FREIGHT

 

 

$3273.00

 

Revenue Source

Amount

Contribution from the Roma on Bungil Gallery Committee

$500.00

Arts and Culture Budget

$2701.00

TOTAL

$3201.00

 

The total amount to be sourced from Council is $2701.00

 

 

Link to Corporate Plan:

Corporate Plan 2009-2013 8.4.4(a) To develop community capacity and encourage community engagement with arts and culture so as to address the identified needs and opportunities to enhance the quality of life and wellbeing for residents of our region.

Supporting Documentation:

1View

Letter of Request for Mannequins - Roma on Bungil Gallery

D13/16121

 

Report authorised by:

Tony Klein, Director - Community & Commercial Services


Attachment 1

Letter of Request for Mannequins - Roma on Bungil Gallery

 


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  8 May 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  8 May 2013

Date: 1 May 2013

Item Number: 11.3

File Number: D13/16374

 

Subject Heading:                     Booringa Blokes Men's Shed Building

Classification:                                  Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                         The Booringa Blokes Men's Shed

Location:                                           14 Elizabeth St, Mitchell

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Bronwyn Moore, Coordinator - Community Development Mitchell

 

Executive Summary: The Booringa Blokes Men’s Shed Inc seeks Council’s in-principle support to build a shed on Council owned land in Mitchell

 

Officer’s Recommendation:  

That Council provide in-principle approval to The Booringa Blokes Men’s Shed Inc to build a shed on Council land (next to the Booringa Heritage Museum), located at 14 Elizabeth St, Mitchell, should they be successful in securing grant funding.

 

 

Body of Report:

The Booringa Blokes Men’s Shed Inc was created in August 2012 after it became evident that men in the Mitchell community needed a place where they could meet, socialise and share their skills and stories in aftermath of the floods.

 

The Men’s Shed provides opportunities for men of all ages in the community for social inclusion and is a safe space for men to come together and discuss their issues. This initiative also provides opportunities for skill development in wood work, metal work and general restoration.

 

The current premises the Men’s Shed occupies is a small room at the back of the Booringa Heritage Museum located at 14 Elizabeth St, Mitchell. The museum and surrounds are located on Council land. The small space available to the group is limited and does not adequately allow for the growing needs and the increasing amount of equipment.

 

Therefore, the Booringa Blokes Men’s Shed Inc. are in the process of submitting an application for $35,000 grant from Gambling Community Benefit Fund to build a 6m x 12m shed next to the museum. As the proposed building of this shed is on Council land, the Men’s Shed has submitted a letter and photos (attached) requesting in principle permission from Council to build on the land pending the success of their grant application. Should the group be successful in securing the grant, they will then approach Council for official building approval. 

 

The Men’s Shed works very closely with the Booringa Heritage Museum and provides assistance by restoring items for display in the museum. Therefore, the close proximity of the new Men’s Shed space would also benefit the Booringa Heritage Museum and encourages cross communication, the sharing of knowledge and skills and provides an additional opportunity for socialisation with other community members. The Men’s Shed and the Booringa Heritage Museum are keen for the two organisations to continue working closely together and believe that being located next to each other would support the ongoing relationship.

 

The Gambling Community Benefit Fund grant closes on Friday 31 May and in order to apply, the Men’s Shed request a letter of in-principle support for building approval from Council to accompany their application.

 

A meeting has been held with Mark Westbrook, Building Technician, Maranoa Regional Council and he has provided in-principle approval for the size, use and location of the shed. Therefore, should the Men’s Shed be successful in their grant application, Mark can not see any reason why an official building application would be denied.

 

When it comes time to submit the building application, Men’s Shed committee members  will liaise closely with the Coordinator – Community Development Mitchell and Mark Westbrook and his team, to ensure that the shed is built in accordance with Council Building and Infrastructure requirements, Workplace Health and Safety standards and other relevant legislation and policies.

 

Mark has also requested that approval be given for a reimbursement of any building application and travel fees associated with submission of relevant paperwork given the Not for Profit status of The Booringa Blokes Men’s Shed Inc.

 

 

Administration Procedure – Informing applicant:

Should the Men’s Shed be successful in their request and in-principle approval given, Bronwyn Moore, Coordinator – Community Development Mitchell will draft a letter for approval and signature by Julie Reitano, CEO, Maranoa Regional Council. Given the tight timeframes associated with this application and the link to a grant closing date, it would be ideal for the signed and approved letter to be sent by Friday, 17 May 2013.

 

Consultation (internal/external):

Tony Klein, Director - Community Services and Commercial

Katrina Marsh, Acting Manager - Community Development

Amanda Schneekloth, Coordinator – Building and Structures

Mark Westbrook, Building Technician

Gerard Bahre, Treasurer, The Booringa Blokes Men’s Shed Inc.

Keith Everett, Member, The Booringa Blokes Men’s Shed Inc.

Stuart Hunt, President, Booringa Heritage Museum

 

Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.):

If the Men’s Shed is unsuccessful in their building application and is unable to build a new larger work space, there is a risk that they may be unable to continue their steady growth and good work in the community. The Men’s Shed provides many community benefits such as social inclusion, skill development and knowledge sharing and it will be beneficial to both the group and the greater community for them to be able to move to a larger space.

 

Policy Implications:

Nil.

 

Financial Resource Implications:

Nil.  All costs associated with the shed will be covered by the Gambling Community Benefit Fund grant. The ongoing maintenance and cleaning of the shed will be covered by The Booringa Blokes Men’s Shed. If the group is not successful in securing funding from this grant, they will look elsewhere for other grants. The Men’s Shed does not expect Council to fund any aspect of the building and maintenance of the shed.

Link to Corporate Plan:

Corporate Plan 2009-2013 8.4.3(a) To develop community capacity and encourage community engagement so as to address identified needs and opportunities to enhance the quality of life and wellbeing for residents of our region

Supporting Documentation:

1View

Letter from Booringa Blokes Men's Shed re: building approval

S13/6214

2View

Mitchell Men's Shed - site plan

D13/16603

 

Report authorised by:

Tony Klein, Director - Community & Commercial Services


Attachment 1

Letter from Booringa Blokes Men's Shed re: building approval

 






Attachment 2

Mitchell Men's Shed - site plan

 

 


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  8 May 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  8 May 2013

Date: 12 April 2013

Item Number: 12.1

File Number: D13/13613

 

Subject Heading:                     Capital Project - Upgrade of Dunkeld Road and Seventeen Mile Lane

Classification:                                  Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                        

Location:                                          

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Kym Downey,  Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

 

Executive Summary: 

Council has received a request to upgrade Seventeen Mile Lane and Dunkeld Road to a bitumen seal standard for the length used as a school bus route

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation:

That Council consider the inclusion of this project in future budget deliberations.

 

 

Body of Report:

Council has received correspondence from Christine and Kayla Anscombe advising of the poor condition of Seventeen Mile Lane (from the intersection with Six Mile Road to the intersection with Dunkeld Road) and Dunkeld Rd (from the intersection of Seventeen Mile Lane to the designated bus stop to the west of the intersection).

 

Flood restoration works on these roads has been completed and, as the road has been impacted by gravel cartage traffic, a maintenance grade has been undertaken (29 April 2013).

 

Kayla Anscombe has requested that these road sections be upgraded to a sealed surface standard.

 

This section of Seventeen Mile Lane has a length of 11.76 kilometres and is currently gravel paved to a width of 5.5 metres.  It is classified as a Rural Secondary road in the current road hierarchy.

 

Location

Seventeen Mile Lane

From

10.7

to

22.464

Road Details:

Length:

11.8

kilometres

 

 

 

Properties accessed:

4

 

 

Traffic:

100 - 149 VPD

 

 

Class:

Rural Secondary

 

 

Standards

Adopted:

Rural Secondary

 

Sealed Surface

7

m wide

Gravel pavement

7

m wide

 

 

Formation

8

m wide

 

 

Flood immunity

2

year ARI

 

 

 

 

Current:

Better than Rural Access

 

Sealed Surface

-

m wide

 -

0.000

k

Gravel Pavement

5.5

m wide

 -

11.764

k

Formation

8

m wide

 -

11.764

k

Flood immunity

-

year ARI

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proposed:

Rural Secondary

 

Sealed Surface

7

m wide

 -

11.764

k

Gravel Pavement

7

m wide

 -

11.764

k

Formation

8

m wide

 -

11.764

k

Flood immunity

2

year ARI

 

 

 

Associated Costs

Construction

11.764

kilometres of

7

 m wide

Pavement

 $       70,000.00

  / k =

$823,480.00

11.764

kilometres of

7

 m wide

2 Coat Seal

 $       77,770.00

  / k =

$914,886.28

$1,738,366.28

Whole of Life

Current:

Light maintenance grade

1 per 12 months

$7,364.26

pa

Capital renewal

$7,679.54

pa

Total

$15,043.80

pa

Proposed:

Light shoulder grade

1 per 18 months

$7,628.95

pa

Capital renewal

$48,161.27

pa

Total

$55,790.23

pa

Variation:

An annual increase of

$40,746.42

pa

Consultation (internal/external):

Noel Kerr        Technical Officer – Engineering Services

Julian McEwan          Manager Roads & Drainage North and Regional Parks & Gardens

Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.):

Nil

Policy Implications:

Local Government Act 2009 requires that all disbursements have been provided for in the local government’s budget for the financial year.

 

As this project has not been included in the current budget or works program, funds will need to be allocated prior to the project commencing.

Financial Resource Implications:

Capital cost of $1,738,366.00; increase in annual renewal cost of $40,746.00

 

Link to Corporate Plan:

Corporate Plan 2009-2013 8.5.1(a) To provide professional and technical engineering advice and support for Council in an effective and timely
manner.

Supporting Documentation:

1View

Christine Anscombe - Road conditions on the Seventeen Mile Lane & Dunkeld Road

D13/17089

2View

Road Conditions - Dunkeld Rd and Seventeen Mile Lane

D13/17090

3View

P1002 School Bus Route Six Mile Rd. Seventeen Mile Lane

D13/15856

 

Report authorised by:

Michael Parker, Director - Infrastructure Services (Acting)  


Attachment 1

Christine Anscombe - Road conditions on the Seventeen Mile Lane & Dunkeld Road

 


Attachment 2

Road Conditions - Dunkeld Rd and Seventeen Mile Lane

 




Attachment 3

P1002 School Bus Route Six Mile Rd. Seventeen Mile Lane

 


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  8 May 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  8 May 2013

Date: 29 April 2013

Item Number: 12.2

File Number: D13/15910

 

Subject Heading:                     Capital Project - Upgrade of Badgery Street

Classification:                                  Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                        

Location:                                          

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Kym Downey,  Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

 

Executive Summary: 

Council has received a request to upgrade a section of Badgery Street to a sealed standard

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation: 

That Council consider the inclusion of this project in future budget deliberations.

 

 

Body of Report:

Council has received correspondence from Peter Wilson advising of dust and drainage issues on the section of Badgery Street used to access his property at 1 Badgery Street.

 

.

 

Works in response to this request will require a 60 metre extension of the sealed surface in Nuss Street and sealing of approximately 50 metres in Badgery Street.

 

The existing sealed surface in Nuss Street is 11.5 metres wide.  The pavement in Nuss Street extension and Badgery Street is 12 metres wide.  As the proposed additional work is to provide access to one property only the following calculations are based on a seal width of 7 metres and do not include any provision for kerb and channel.

 

The other works suggested by Mr Wilson have been completed.

 

Location

Badgery Street & Nuss Street

Standards

Apply 7 m wide 2 coat bitumen seal to existing pavement

Area:

110.0

m x

7

m =

     1,540.00

m2

Construction

  1,540.00

m2 of

Formation Grading

$1.65

  / m2 =

$2,541.00

  1,540.00

m2 of

2 coat bitumen seal

$11.11

  / m2 =

$17,109.40

$19,650.40

Whole of Life

Current:

Light maintenance grade

1 per 12 months

$68.86

pa

Capital renewal

$231.00

pa

Total

$299.86

pa

Proposed:

Light shoulder grade

1 per 12 months

$71.34

pa

Capital renewal

$658.05

pa

Total

$729.39

pa

Variation:

An annual increase of

$429.53

pa

 

Consultation (internal/external):

Julian McEwan          Manager Roads & Drainage North and Regional Parks & Gardens

Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.):

Nil

Policy Implications:

Local Government Act 2009 requires that all disbursements have been provided for in the local government’s budget for the financial year.

 

As this project has not been included in the current budget or works program, funds will need to be allocated prior to the project commencing.

Financial Resource Implications:

Capital cost of $19,650.00; increase in annual renewal cost of $429.50

 

Link to Corporate Plan:

Corporate Plan 2009-2013 8.5.1(a) To provide professional and technical engineering advice and support for Council in an effective and timely
manner.

Supporting Documentation:

1View

Peter Wilson - Complaint Regarding Badgery Street Roma & Nuss Street Roma - Removal of fencing allowing car access

D13/17091

2View

Road Complaint - 1 Badgery Street Roma - Peter Wilson

D13/17092

3View

Inspection Report - Badgery Lane

D13/15883

 

Report authorised by:

Michael Parker, Director - Infrastructure Services (Acting)  


Attachment 1

Peter Wilson - Complaint Regarding Badgery Street Roma & Nuss Street Roma - Removal of fencing allowing car access

 


Attachment 2

Road Complaint - 1 Badgery Street Roma - Peter Wilson

 


Attachment 3

Inspection Report - Badgery Lane

 





Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  8 May 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  8 May 2013

Date: 29 April 2013

Item Number: 12.3

File Number: D13/15915

 

Subject Heading:                     Capital Project - Construction of Footpath in McDowall St

Classification:                                  Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                        

Location:                                          

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Kym Downey,  Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

 

Executive Summary: 

Council has received a request to provide a footpath in McDowall Street from the Ambulance entrance at Roma Base Hospital through to Currey Street

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation: 

That Council consider the inclusion of this project in future budget deliberations.

 

 

Body of Report:

Council has received correspondence from Roma Health Service Management Committee requesting Council’s assistance in providing a sealed footpath on McDowall St, from the end of the existing path to the corner of McDowall and Currey Streets. 

 

Footpath Location

McDowall St - Hospital to Currey Street

Standards

1.5 m wide concrete footpath

Area:

150.0

m x

1.5

m =

225.0

m2

Associated Costs

Construction

225.0

m2 of

concrete footpath

$300.00

  / m2 =

$67,500.00

Whole of Life

Current:

Maintenance

$0.00

pa

Capital renewal

$0.00

pa

Total

$0.00

pa

Proposed:

Maintenance

$0.00

pa

Capital renewal

$2,250.00

pa

Total

$2,250.00

pa

Variation:

An annual increase of

$2,250.00

pa

 

Consultation (internal/external):

Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.):

Nil

Policy Implications:

Local Government Act 2009 requires that all disbursements have been provided for in the local government’s budget for the financial year.

 

As this project has not been included in the current budget or works program, funds will need to be allocated prior to the project commencing.

Financial Resource Implications:

Capital cost of $67,500.00; increase in annual renewal cost of $2,250.00

 

Link to Corporate Plan:

Corporate Plan 2009-2013 8.5.1(a) To provide professional and technical engineering advice and support for Council in an effective and timely
manner.

Supporting Documentation:

1View

Queensland Government - Request for Sealed footpath on McDowell Street Roma from end of current path at Roma Hospital ambulance entry to corner of McDowell and Curry Street - 26.03.13

S13/4788

 

Report authorised by:

Michael Parker, Director - Infrastructure Services (Acting)  


Attachment 1

Queensland Government - Request for Sealed footpath on McDowell Street Roma from end of current path at Roma Hospital ambulance entry to corner of McDowell and Curry Street - 26.03.13

 


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  8 May 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  8 May 2013

Date: 29 April 2013

Item Number: 12.4

File Number: D13/15931

 

Subject Heading:                     Capital Project - Upgrade of Footpath: Cnr of Wyndham & Bowen Streets

Classification:                                  Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                        

Location:                                          

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Kym Downey,  Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

 

Executive Summary: 

Council has received a request from the owners of the Commonwealth Hotel, on the corner of Wyndham and Bowen Streets, Roma, to upgrade the footpath on both frontages of their property.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation: 

That Council consider the inclusion of this project in future budget deliberations and programming of works associated with the Roma Placemaking Plan.  

 

 

Body of Report:

Council has received a request from the owners of the Commonwealth Hotel, on the corner of Wyndham and Bowen Streets, Roma, to upgrade the footpath on both frontages of their property. 

 

The Roma Placemaking Plan identifies this section of Wyndham Street as being part of Memorial Avenue and proposes coordinated directional signage, pedestrian refuges and low plantings at this intersection.

 

The current footpath is constructed from asphalt which joins to a concrete pathway to the west.  Three options for upgrade have been provided: pavers, concrete and asphalt.

 

 

 

 

Footpath Location

Cnr Wyndham & Bowen St

OPTION 1

Standards

4.5 m wide (full width) footpath constructed using pavers

Area:

50.0

m x

4.5

m =

225.0

m2

Associated Costs

Construction

225.0

m2 of

paved footpath

$150.00

  / m2 =

$33,750.00

Whole of Life

Current:

Maintenance

$0.00

pa

Capital renewal

$787.50

pa

Total

$0.00

pa

Proposed:

Maintenance

$0.00

pa

Capital renewal

$2,250.00

pa

Total

$2,250.00

pa

Variation:

An annual increase of

$2,250.00

pa

OPTION 2

Standards

4.5 m wide (full width) concrete footpath

Area:

50.0

m x

4.5

m =

225.0

m2

Associated Costs

Construction

225.0

m2 of

concrete footpath

$300.00

  / m2 =

$67,500.00

Whole of Life

Current:

Maintenance

$0.00

pa

Capital renewal

$787.50

pa

Total

$787.50

pa

Proposed:

Maintenance

$0.00

pa

Capital renewal

$2,250.00

pa

Total

$2,250.00

pa

Variation:

An annual increase of

$1,462.50

pa

OPTION 3

Standards

4.5 m wide (full width) asphalt footpath to match existing

Area:

50.0

m x

4.5

m =

225.0

m2

Associated Costs

Construction

225.0

m2 of

asphalt footpath

$140.00

  / m2 =

$31,500.00

Whole of Life

Current:

Maintenance

$0.00

pa

Capital renewal

$787.50

pa

Total

$787.50

pa

Proposed:

Maintenance

$0.00

pa

Capital renewal

$787.50

pa

Total

$787.50

pa

Variation:

An annual increase of

$0.00

pa

 

Following receipt of the most recent correspondence an inspection of the site was undertaken by both the Manager Roads & Drainage North and Regional Parks & Gardens and the Maintenance Supervisor.  This inspection determined that the discharge of drainage from air-conditioning units on this property to the footpath area and the regular high pressure water cleaning of the footpath are having a detrimental impact on the footpath surface. 

If these practices continue, upgrading this area with either asphalt or pavers will result in a future failure of the pathway. 

 

The correspondents have also advised of safety concerns due to the uneven surface of the pathway.  They further advise of the need to prop up their wheelchair ramp to provide access to their bistro.  Any wheelchair access to a building must be contained within the land parcel on which the building is located and should not encroach on surrounding property.  The provision of a wheelchair access to any property is the responsibility of the building owner. 

Consultation (internal/external):

Noel Kerr        Technical Officer – Engineering Services

Julian McEwan          Manager Roads & Drainage North and Regional Parks & Gardens

Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.):

Nil

Policy Implications:

Local Government Act 2009 requires that all disbursements have been provided for in the local government’s budget for the financial year.

 

As this project has not been included in the current budget or works program, funds will need to be allocated prior to the project commencing.

Financial Resource Implications:

Capital cost of $67,500.00; increase in annual renewal cost of $1,462.50

 

Link to Corporate Plan:

Corporate Plan 2009-2013 8.5.1(a) To provide professional and technical engineering advice and support for Council in an effective and timely
manner.

Supporting Documentation:

1View

Enquriy about how the footpath upgrade surrounding the Commonwealth Hotel on the corner of Wyndham and Bowen Street is progressing

D13/17093

 

Report authorised by:

Michael Parker, Director - Infrastructure Services (Acting)  


Attachment 1

Enquriy about how the footpath upgrade surrounding the Commonwealth Hotel on the corner of Wyndham and Bowen Street is progressing

 









Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  8 May 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  8 May 2013

Date: 29 April 2013

Item Number: 12.5

File Number: D13/15955

 

Subject Heading:                     Capital Project - Upgrade of Gullagimbi Road

Classification:                                  Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                        

Location:                                          

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Kym Downey,  Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

 

Executive Summary: 

Council has received a request to provide bitumen seal to a 2.31 kilometre section of Gullagimbi Road

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation: 

That Council consider the inclusion of this project in future budget deliberations

 

 

Body of Report:

Council has received correspondence residents of Gullagimbi Road and school bus operators advising of the poor condition of Gullagimbi Road from the end of the sealed section through to the terminus of the designated school bus route.

 

The correspondence advises of increased traffic on this road as a result of the expansion of the energy sector activities in the area and raises concerns as to the impact this increase in traffic is having on both the road and residents.

 

Gullagimbi Road was not identified in Origin Energy’s Road Impact Assessment document.  It has been included in the current draft Service Level Agreement but it is not currently identified for upgrading nor has an indicative maintenance budget been allocated.  Discussions with Origin Energy are ongoing.

 

 

Location

Gullagimbi Road

From

1.831

to

4.14

Road Details:

Length:

2.31

kilometres

 

 

 

Properties accessed:

4

 

 

Traffic:

10 - 99 VPD

 

 

Class:

Rural Access

 

 

Standards

Adopted:

Rural Access

 

Sealed Surface

a

m wide

Gravel pavement

4

m wide

 

 

Formation

8

m wide

 

 

Flood immunity

2

year ARI

 

 

 

 

Current:

Better than Rural Access

 

Sealed Surface

-

m wide

 -

0.000

k

Gravel Pavement

5.5

m wide

 -

2.309

k

Formation

5

m wide

 -

2.309

k

Flood immunity

-

year ARI

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proposed:

Rural Access

 

Sealed Surface

4

m wide

 -

2.309

k

Gravel Pavement

7

m wide

 -

2.309

k

Formation

8

m wide

 -

2.309

k

Flood immunity

1

year ARI

 

 

 

Associated Costs

Construction

2.309

kilometres of

7

 m wide

Pavement

 $       70,000.00

  / k =

$161,630.00

2.309

kilometres of

4

 m wide

2 Coat Seal

 $       44,440.00

  / k =

$102,611.96

$264,241.96

Whole of Life

Current:

Light maintenance grade

1 per 18 months

$963.62

pa

Capital renewal

$230.92

pa

Total

$1,194.54

pa

Proposed:

Light shoulder grade

1 per 18 months

$1,497.39

pa

Capital renewal

$1,046.50

pa

Total

$2,543.89

pa

Variation:

An annual increase of

$1,349.35

pa

Consultation (internal/external):

Michael Parker          (Acting) Director Infrastructure Services

Peter Weallans          Manager Infrastructure Contracts & Engineering Services

Robert Dean              (Acting) Coordinator Roads & Drainage North (Yuleba/Wallumbilla)

Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.):

Nil

Policy Implications:

Local Government Act 2009 requires that all disbursements have been provided for in the local government’s budget for the financial year.

 

As this project has not been included in the current budget or works program, funds will need to be allocated prior to the project commencing.

Financial Resource Implications:

Capital cost of $264,241.00; increase in annual renewal cost of $1,349.00

 

Link to Corporate Plan:

Corporate Plan 2009-2013 8.5.1(a) To provide professional and technical engineering advice and support for Council in an effective and timely
manner.

Supporting Documentation:

1View

Email Complaint Polly Brendan Gullagimbi Road

D13/12477

2View

Gullagimbi Road - Email to Polly Leahy regarding further requests for Gullagimbi Road to be sealed

D13/17094

3View

Response Letter Re: Gullagimbi Road Polly Brendan

D13/17095

4View

P512_School Bus Route_Gullagimbi Road

D13/16511

 

Report authorised by:

Michael Parker, Director - Infrastructure Services (Acting)  


Attachment 1

Email Complaint Polly Brendan Gullagimbi Road

 



Attachment 2

Gullagimbi Road - Email to Polly Leahy regarding further requests for Gullagimbi Road to be sealed

 


Attachment 3

Response Letter Re: Gullagimbi Road Polly Brendan

 



Attachment 4

P512_School Bus Route_Gullagimbi Road

 

 


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  8 May 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  8 May 2013

Date: 24 April 2013

Item Number: 13.1

File Number: D13/15395

 

Subject Heading:                     Material Change of Use - "Accommodation Units" (Triplex) (12 Total Units) and Nine Dual Occupancies (18 Units) File Ref: 2012/18288

Classification:                                  Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                         Layne Developments Pty Ltd C/- Innovative Planning Solutions

Location:                                           43-49 Currey Street, Roma QLD 4455 (Part of Lot 9) (proposed lots 6, 12, 18, 36, 41, 42, 46, 49, 53, 61, 65, 68 & 72) on SP18049

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Danielle Pearn, Coordinator - Planning

 

Executive Summary:  This application seeks a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use for four Accommodation Units (triplex) (12 total units) and nine Dual Occupancies (18 units) at Currey Street, Roma Qld 4455.

 

The proposed development will establish 4 triplexes (defined as ‘Accommodation Units’ under the Roma Planning Scheme) and 9 duplexes (defined as ‘Dual Occupancy’) on 13 separate allotments within the recently approved subdivision over the site.  The approved subdivision identified 26 lots for triplex/duplex development; however concerns relating to lot numbers, distribution and parking raised during this application have resulted in a reduction of these lots to 13.  This unit reduction from the original application is from 64 units to 30 units across the estate.

 

The total number of lots on the site has also been increased from 77 to 79 lots, which would be granted approval should Council approve this MCU application, as this change to the original subdivision approval was lodged to formalise the proposed amendments in response to negotiations to reduce the number of units.  The increase in lots allowed for some minor reconfiguration of the lots to facilitate the spreading of the units across the estate. 

 

The applicant has provided site plans showing a typical duplex and triplex design on proposed Lots 36, 41, 46 & 47.  These four allotments represent small, corner and limited frontage lots and are considered to present the most constraints in locating the proposed buildings.

 

Lots 36 & 41 are duplex allotments. Lot 46 is a triplex allotment. Lot 47 is now a residential allotment as a result of the changes to the application however the design will be applied to the duplex standard allotments. 

 

 

Each duplex and triplex design on these constrained allotments meets the Acceptable Solutions of the Queensland Development Code (QDC), in terms of front, side and rear boundary setbacks and private open space.  The minimum number of car parking spaces specified in Schedule 2 – Standards for Roads, Car parking & Access in the Roma Town Planning Scheme 2006 has been exceeded for each design.  It is therefore expected that a duplex/triplex design on the remaining 10 allotments would also meet or exceed these minimum requirements.  This will be a condition of approval.

 

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) was a Concurrence Agency for the application, and has provided conditions of approval (refer to Attachment 4).

 

The proposed development is considered to be consistent with the intended character and amenity of the wider subdivision estate, whilst protecting the amenity of existing residential development in the immediate area through larger setbacks, and landscaping along front boundaries.

 

The proposed development is consistent with the provisions of the Roma Town Planning Scheme 2006 including the Desired Environmental Outcomes and Overall Outcomes of the Urban Area Code.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation:  Council approve the application for a Material Change of Use (Accommodation Units - 12 units total and Dual Occupancy – 18 units total) on land at Currey Street, Roma QLD 4455 and described as part of Lot 9 (proposed lots 6, 12, 18, 36, 41, 42, 46, 49, 53, 61, 65, 68 & 72) on SP180949, subject to the following conditions:

Preamble

1.    Refer to http://www.cmdg.com.au/ for the Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines (CMDG).

Complete and Maintain

1.    Complete and maintain the approved development as follows: (i) generally in accordance with development approval documents and (ii) strictly in accordance with those parts of the approved development which have been specified in detail by the Council or Referral Agency unless the Council or Referral Agency agrees in writing that those parts will be adequately complied with by amended specifications.

2.    Complete and maintain all operational, building and plumbing and drainage work associated with this development approval, including work required by any of the development approval conditions.

3.    Maintain the approved development being Material Change of Use (Accommodation Units – 12 units and Dual Occupancy – 18 units) generally in accordance with the approved plans:

(a)        Duplex Corner Allotments (Lots 41, 42, 49, 61 & 65)

Development on Lots 41, 42, 49, 61 & 65 are to be generally in accordance with the approved plans:

Plan/Document number

Plan/Document name

Date

LAY124

Proposed Plan of Development as amended in Red showing speed platform locations.

05/04/13

UMS 941 Rev D

Speed Platform Mid Block

31/05/12

V2012.1 Rev B

Duplex – Site Plan Lot 41 (note, this is an indicative plan for duplex on approved lots on a corner.)

18/12/12

V2012.1 Rev A Sheet 3

Duplex – Floor Plan Lot 41 (note, this is an indicative plan for duplex on approved lots on a corner.)

Drawn Date 02/10/12

V2012.1 Rev A Sheet 4

Duplex – Front & Right Elevation Lot 41 (note, this is an indicative plan for duplex on approved lots on a corner.)

02/10/12

V2012.1 Rev A Sheet 5

Duplex – Perspective view, Rear & Left Elevation Lot 41 (note, this is an indicative plan for duplex on approved lots on a corner.)

02/10/12

 

          Development on Lots 41, 42, 49, 61 & 65 is to comply with the following provisions:

 

i.     Number of units: maximum 2 units;

ii.    Site cover: maximum 40%;

iii.   Front boundary setback: minimum 6.0 metres;

iv.    Side boundary setback: minimum 1.8 metres;

v.     Height: maximum of 6.5 metres above ground level and 1 storey; and

vi.    Car parking: minimum 6 spaces, which is to include two resident and one visitor space per dwelling.

 

Note: Visitor car parking spaces can be provided in tandem with resident spaces.

 

(b) Duplex Corner Allotment (Lot 36)

 

 

 

 

 

            Development on Lot 36 is to be in accordance with the approved plans:

 

Plan/Document number

Plan/Document name

Date

LAY124

Proposed Plan of Development

05/04/13

UMS 941 Rev D

Speed Platform Mid Block

31/05/12

V2012.1 Rev A Sheet 2

Custom Duplex – Site Plan Lot 36

Drawn Date

18/04/13

V2012.1 Rev A Sheet 3

Custom Duplex – Floor Plan Lot 36

Drawn Date

18/04/13

V2012.1 Rev A Sheet 4

Custom Duplex – Perspective View, Front & Right Elevation Lot 36

Drawn Date

18/04/13

 

(c)        Duplex Standard Allotments (Lots 6, 12 & 18)

 

            Development on Lots 6, 12 & 18 are to be generally in accordance with the    approved plans:

 

Plan/Document number

Plan/Document name

Date

LAY124

Proposed Plan of Development

05/04/13

UMS 941 Rev D

Speed Platform Mid Block

31/05/12

V2012.1 Rev B

Duplex – Site Plan Lot 47 (note, this is not for lot 47 but an indicative plan for duplex on approved lots not on a corner.)

18/12/12

V2012.1 Rev A Sheet 3

Duplex – Floor Plan Lot 47 (note, this is not for lot 47 but an indicative plan for duplex on approved lots not on a corner.)

Drawn Date 12/10/12

V2012.1 Rev A Sheet 4

Duplex – Front & Right Elevation Lot 47 (note, this is not for lot 47 but an indicative plan for duplex on approved lots not on a corner.)

Drawn Date 12/10/12

V2012.1 Rev A Sheet 5

Duplex – Perspective view, Rear & Left Elevation Lot 47 (note, this is not for lot 47 but an indicative plan for duplex on approved lots not on a corner.)

Drawn Date 12/10/12

 

            Development on Lots 6, 12 & 18 is to comply with the following minimum        provisions:

 

i.          Number of units: maximum 2 units;

ii.         Site cover: maximum 42%;

iii.        Front boundary setback: minimum 6.0 metres;

iv.        Side boundary setback: minimum 2.5 metres;

v.         Rear boundary setback: minimum 2.6 metres;

vi.        Height: maximum of 6.5 metres above ground level and 1 storey; and

vii.               Car parking: minimum 6 spaces, which is to include two resident and one visitor space per dwelling.

 

            Note: Visitor car parking spaces can be provided in tandem with resident       spaces.

 

(d)       Triplex Corner Allotments (Lots 53, 68, 46  & 72)

 

            Development on Lot 46 is to be in accordance with the approved plans.          Development on Lots 53, 68 & 72 are to be generally in accordance with the   approved plans:

 

Plan/Document number

Plan/Document name

Date

LAY124

Proposed Plan of Development

05/04/13

UMS 941 Rev D

Speed Platform Mid Block

31/05/12

V2011.1 Rev B Sheet 2

Triplex – Site Plan Lot 46

18/12/12

V2011.1 Sheet 4

Triplex – Floor Plan Lot 46

Drawn Date 15/10/12

V2011.1 Sheet 6

Triplex – Front & Right Elevation Lot 46

Drawn Date 15/10/12

V2011.1 Sheet 7

Triplex – Rear & Left Elevation Lot 46

Drawn Date

15/10/12

 

            Development on Lots 53, 68 & 72 is to comply with the following minimum      provisions:

 

i.     Number of units: maximum 3 units;

ii.    Site cover: maximum 42%;

iii.   Front boundary setback: minimum 5.0 metres;

iv.    Side boundary setback: minimum 1.5 metres;

v.     Height: maximum 5.5 metres above ground level and 1 storey; and

vi.    Car parking: minimum 8 spaces, which is to include three visitor parking spaces.

 

          Note: Visitor car parking spaces can be provided in tandem with resident spaces.

 

4.    Any conflicts associated with proposed and existing services shall be forwarded by the developer to the appropriate controlling authority for approval for any proposed changes.

 

Latest versions

 

5.    Where another condition refers to a specific published standard, manual or guideline, including specifications, drawings, provisions and criteria within those documents, that condition shall be deemed as referring to the latest versions of those publications that are publicly available at the time the first operational works or compliance approval is lodged with the assessment manager or approval agency for those types of works to be performed or approved, unless a regulation or law requires otherwise.

 

Stormwater and Drainage

 

6.    This development permit is subject to Operational Works approval for stormwater management.

 

7.    Major and minor event stormwater drainage systems are to be provided for the development site in accordance with the Queensland Urban Drainage Manual (QUDM) (Volume 1 text, Volume 2 Design Charts), Australian Rainfall and Runoff (Volume 1 A guide to Flood Estimation) and CMDG – D5 Design Guidelines ‘Stormwater Drainage Design’.

 

8.    Stormwater must not be allowed to pond on the allotments being developed during the development process and after development has been completed unless the type and size of ponding has been agreed in writing by the Council or as a specific development approval condition.

 

9.    Any increases in volume, concentration or velocity of stormwater from the allotments being developed must be channelled to lawful points of discharge or to other storage or dispersal arrangements which must all be agreed in writing by the Council.

 

10.  There must be no increases in any silt loads or contaminants in any overland flow from the allotments being developed during the development process and after development has been completed.

 

11.  The stormwater disposal system must be designed to include appropriate pollution control devices or methods to ensure no contamination or silting of creeks or other waterways.

 

12.  Soil erosion and sediment is controlled in accordance with Schedule 6: “Standards for Stormwater Drainage”.

 

Erosion Control

 

13.  All construction works on site to be undertaken in accordance with the Institute of Engineers (Australia) (IEAUST) Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Engineering Guidelines for Queensland Construction sites and the CMDG Design Guidelines – D7. 

 

14.  Measures shall be applied to prevent site vehicles tracking sediment and other pollutants onto adjoining roads during the course of the construction period and to prevent dust nuisance during construction.

 

15.  Should it be necessary for the road and/or drainage system to be reinstated or cleaned up due to erosion and/or sedimentation from the site, then such works shall be undertaken at no cost to Council.

 

Services Provisions

 

16.  The development is to be connected to Council’s reticulated sewerage disposal system in accordance with the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) publication WSA02-2002 Sewerage Code of Australia (version 2.3) and the CMDG Design Guideline - D12 ‘Sewerage Reticulation’, at no cost to Council.

 

17.  All buildings and associated building supports are to be located a minimum of 1.5 metres from the centre line of the sewer main traversing the south east corner of the lot. Any relaxation of this requirement will only be accepted with a written agreement from Council’s Utilities Manager.

 

18.  The development is to be connected to Council’s reticulated water supply system in accordance with the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) publication WSA03-2002 Water Reticulation Code of Australia (version 2.3) and the CMDG Design Guideline – D11 ‘Water Reticulation’, at no cost to Council.

 

19.  The development must be connected to an electricity reticulation service in accordance with the relevant service provider’s requirements and specifications along with relevant building standards, requirements and specifications (as relevant).

 

20.  The development is to be connected to reticulated gas supply at no cost to Council.

 

21.  If the development is connected to a telecommunications service, then such works shall be undertaken in accordance with the relevant service provider’s requirements and specifications along with relevant building standards requirements and specifications (as relevant).

 

22.  All services installation, including sewer, water, gas, electricity and telecommunications connections to the respective networks, must comply with (i) the development approval conditions, (ii) any relevant provisions in the planning scheme for the area, (iii) Council’s standard designs for such work where such designs exist  (iv) the Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines (CMDG) where it applies (v) any relevant Australian Standard that applies to that type of work and (vi) any alternative specifications that Council has agreed to in writing and which the developer must ensure do not conflict with any requirements imposed by any applicable laws and standards.

 

23.  Services and infrastructure required in connection with the establishment of the approved development must be provided at no cost to Council.

 

Rubbish Collection

 

24.  At all times while the use continues, waste containers shall be maintained in a clean and tidy state and shall be emptied and the waste removed from the site on a regular basis.

 

25.  All bins shall be shielded from the view of travelling public and neighbours.

 

Access, Roads, Landscaping and Lighting

 

26.  The landowner shall be responsible for construction and maintenance of vehicle crossovers from the road carriageway to the allotment boundaries and for obtaining any approvals that may be required and for complying with the applicable designs and standards.

 

27.  Vehicle crossovers to the development sites must be constructed in accordance with drawing CMDG-R-041 Rev B - Residential Driveway Slab and Tracks, dated 07/2011.

 

28.  Vehicle crossovers must be located a minimum distance of one metre from any street signage, power poles, street lights, manholes, stormwater gully pits or other Council assets.

 

29.  All car parking spaces and driveway areas are to be sealed with an approved impervious surface.  Surfacing shall consist of either; patterned, reinforced concrete, concrete pavers, segmental clay pavers, asphaltic hotmix or two coat (primerseal/seal) bitumen seal. 

 

30.  All vehicles access and related elements shall comply with (i) the development approval conditions (ii) Schedule 2 - ‘Standards for Road, Car parking, Access and Manoeuvring Areas (iii) Relevant Australian Standards (iv) the CMDG Guidelines (v) any alternative specifications that Council has agreed to in writing and which development must ensure do not conflict with any requirements imposed by any applicable laws and standards.

 

31.  Traffic calming devices are to be constructed along the northern most and southern most roads on the site, as shown on Drawing No. LAY124, dated 5 April 2013, Proposed Plan of Development.  Speed platforms are to be constructed in accordance with Standard Drawing UMS 941, Speed Platform Mid Block.

 

Landscaping and Fencing

 

32.  A two metre wide landscaped strip must be provided along the full width of the front boundaries of each allotment, exclusive of crossovers.

 

33.  Ground covers should fully cover vegetated areas within 1 year of planting.

 

34.  Site landscaping must be planted prior to occupation of the accommodation units.

 

35.  Site landscaping must not interfere with electrical infrastructure nor restrict maintenance access to any onsite infrastructure, public utility or easement.

 

36.  A 1.8 metre high acoustic fence must be provided along the full length of the rear and side boundaries of each allotment.

 

Avoiding Nuisance

 

37.  Any air conditioning, generator, refrigeration, pump, exhaust, fans, processing or other equipment must be acoustically screened to ensure noise levels do not exceed 5dB  above the background noise level.

 

38.  Lighting of the site, including any security lighting, shall be such that the lighting intensity does not exceed 8.0 lux at a distance of 1.5 metres from the site at any property boundary.

 

39.  All lighting shall be directed or shielded so as to ensure that no glare directly affects nearby properties.

 

40.  Whilst the approved works are in progress, no nuisance is to be caused to adjoining properties and occupiers by the way of noise, smoke, dust, rubbish, contaminant, stormwater discharge or siltation at any time, including non-working hours.

 

41.  Whilst the approved works are in progress, waste containers must remain on site and be maintained in a clean and tidy state and shall be emptied and the waste removed from the site on a regular basis.

 

42.  Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Council, approved hours of construction are restricted to Monday – Saturday 6.00 am to 6.00 pm – noise permitted.  Work or business which causes audible noise must not be conducted from or on the subject land outside the above times or on Sundays or Public Holidays.

 

43.  Any damage to roads and infrastructure (including underground services and signs), that is attributable to the progress of the development works or to vehicles associated with the development of the site, shall be repaired to at least the previous condition and at no cost to Council.  Repair works shall be undertaken immediately should hazards exist for pedestrian or vehicular safety. Otherwise, all damage shall be repaired immediately upon completion of the development works.  It is the developer’s responsibility to document by photographs the previous condition of existing roads and infrastructure and to supply Council with a digital set of these photographs prior to any works commencing.

 

Infrastructure Contributions

 

44.  The developer shall pay to Council a development contribution of $357,000-00 for infrastructure in accordance with the Council’s adopted Priority infrastructure Plan as shown in the attached Infrastructure Charges Report.  The stated charge is to be paid prior to construction commencing.

 

No Cost to Council

 

45.  The developer is responsible for meeting all costs associated with the approved development unless there is specific agreement by other parties, including the Council, to meeting those costs.

 

46.  All rates and charges of any description and all arrears of such rates and charges, together with interest outstanding thereon, on the land, due to Council, shall be paid to the Council prior to occupation of the units.

 

47.  All civil and related work shall be designed and supervised by RPEQ Registered Professional Engineers of Queensland (RPEQ) who are competent in the construction of the works.

 

Use

 

48.  All development approval conditions related to the establishment of the approved development must be fulfilled prior to any approved use commencing.

 

49.  The use must not commence prior to the sealing and titling of the approved subdivision (Ref: 2012/17996).

 

50.  The developer is to notify Council upon completion of the conditions of approval and prior to occupation of the dwelling units.

 

 

Body of Report:

Refer to Attachment 1.

Consultation (internal/external):

-     Ken Ryan and Associates Pty Ltd and Lou Scarpato Futureproof Strategies as part of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT PLANNING ALLIANCE (Development Assessment).

-     Public notification was carried out in accordance with the requirements of SPA.

-     Engineering comment sought internally.

Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.):

The applicant has appeal rights under SPA against any decision of Council

Policy Implications:

The application generally accords with the Policy position of the Roma Town Planning Scheme.

Financial Resource Implications:

Any conditions imposed will be at the cost of the developer.

 

 

Link to Corporate Plan:

Corporate Plan 2009-2013 8.3.1(a) Regulate and control development in a consistent and responsible manner that enhances the lifestyle of our community whilst promoting sustainable development.

Supporting Documentation:

1View

Body of Report

D13/15916

2View

Development Proposal Plans

D13/15869

3View

Standard Drawing Speed Platform Mid Block

D13/15870

4View

DTMR  Concurrence Agency Response

D13/35

5View

Trunk Infrastructure Report

D13/15866

 

Report authorised by:

Robert Hayward, Director- Development, Facilities & Environmental Services


Attachment 1

Body of Report

 

1.0       Background information

 

The proposed development will establish 4 triplexes and 9 duplexes on 12 separate allotments within the recently approved subdivision over the site. 

 

The approved subdivision identified 26 lots for triplex/duplex development, however concerns relating to lot numbers, distribution and parking raised during this application have resulted in a reduction of these lots to 13.  The total number of lots on the site has also been increased to 79 lots.  A change to the original subdivision approval has been lodged to Council, to formalise the proposed amendments.

 

The lots range in area from 780 to 1,169 square metres and comprise a mix of corner and standard allotments.

 

The applicant has provided site plans showing a typical triplex/duplex design on proposed Lots 36, 41, 46 & 47.  These 4 allotments represent small, corner and limited frontage lots and are considered to present the most constraints in locating the proposed buildings.  The detail of each allotment and development design is outlined below:

 

Type of Allotment

Allotment Number

Constraints

Duplex

36

Standard allotment

Limited frontage

41

Corner allotment

Small area

Triplex

46

Corner allotment

Residential

Note: Lot 47 is now a residential allotment as a result of the changes to the application, however the duplex design will be conditioned to apply to the proposed duplex standard allotments.

47

Standard allotment

Small area

 

Each triplex and duplex design on these constrained allotments meets the Acceptable Solutions of the Queensland Development Code (QDC), in terms of front, side and rear boundary setbacks and private open space.  The minimum number of car parking spaces specified in Schedule 2 – Standards for Roads, Car parking & Access in the Roma Town Planning Scheme 2006 has been exceeded for each design. 

 

While a number of Acceptable Solutions in the Urban Area Code have not been met, primarily in terms of side and rear setbacks, the proposed development meets the Acceptable Solutions of the QDC.  Larger setbacks, being a minimum of 5.7 metres, have also been required for development on any site adjoining established residential lots fronting Currey Street.  The increased setbacks, in conjunction with acoustic fencing, are considered to protect the established residential amenity in the immediate area.

 

The proposed development is considered to be generally consistent with the scale of established residential development in the wider Roma township.  The proposed development is limited to 13 lots within a newly subdivided residential estate and will not significantly increase residential density within the Urban Area. Triplexes will only occur on lots greater than 1000m2, while duplexes will only occur on lots greater than 780m2 in area. This will ensure that the average dwelling density across the newly subdivided estate is consistent with that of the wider residential zone in Roma.

 

Duplexes and triplexes are distributed evenly throughout the newly subdivided estate, and will not be located within proposed cul-de-sacs, in order to minimise any potential traffic hazards created by on-street parking that may arise from the development.

 

The proposed development is therefore considered to be generally consistent with the expectations for development in the Residential Zone.

 

 

2.0  Definition of use and assessment status - the premises – locality and zoning

 

The proposed use is defined as "Accommodation Units" and “Dual Occupancy” in the Roma Town Planning Scheme 2006 which are defined as follows:

 

“Accommodation Units” means any premises comprising an integrated development of dwelling units and/or rooming units.  The term includes multiple dwelling units, retirement villages and apartment houses.

 

Dual Occupancy” means any premises used as two (2) only dwelling units which are attached.

 

The site is situated at 43-49 Currey Street, Roma Qld 4455 and described as part of Lot 9 on SP180949 (refer Figure 1 - Locality Plan).

Figure 1 - Locality Plan                                                                                                                       Source: Google Maps

 

The site is situated in the Residential Zone of the Town Area in the Roma Town Planning Scheme 2006 (refer Figure 2 - Zoning).


 

Figure 2 - Zoning                                                                                 Source: Roma Town Planning Scheme 2006

 

The site currently contains a residential dwelling, which will be demolished prior to the proposed subdivision being carried out.  Access to the site is currently obtained via a dirt access track from Currey Street (refer Figure 3 - Aerial Photograph).

 

Directly to the north of the site is a large residential allotment and an established industrial use. Situated to the east of the site are a number of residential dwellings and vacant residential lots orientated to Currey Street. To the west of the subject site is a large vacant lot, designated as Rural Zone. Adjoining the site to the south is a number of residential lots orientated to Robusta Drive (refer Figure 2 – Zoning and Figure 3 - Aerial Photograph).

 

Figure 3 - Aerial Photograph                                                                                                             Source: Google 2010

 

3.0       Assessment against the planning scheme

 

Impact assessment

This application is subject to Impact Assessment and is assessed against the relevant provisions of the planning scheme, including any relevant codes. The provisions of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 [SPA] may be summarized: s313 provides that the assessment manager must carry out the impact assessment having regard to—

(a) the State planning regulatory provisions;

(b) the regional plan for a designated region, to the extent it is not identified in the planning scheme as being appropriately reflected in the planning scheme;

(c)  any applicable codes, other than concurrence agency codes the assessment manager does not apply, that are identified as a code for IDAS under this or another Act;

(d) State planning policies, to the extent the policies are not

(i)   any relevant regional plan as being appropriately reflected in the regional plan; or

(ii)  the planning scheme as being appropriately reflected in the planning scheme;

(e) any applicable codes in the following instruments—

(i)   a structure plan;

(ii)  a master plan;

(iii) a temporary local planning instrument;

(iv) a preliminary approval to which section 242 applies;

(v)  a planning scheme;

(f)   if the assessment manager is an infrastructure provider—the priority infrastructure plan.

 

There is no conflict with these provisions of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009. 

 

Proposed use is in conflict with planning scheme

 

Although the planning scheme requires that the proposed development is assessed against the Impact Assessable provisions of the planning scheme, the development proposed does not conflict with the intent of the planning scheme for the zone in which it is to be located.

 

The proposed development seeks Performance Solutions with respect to side and rear setbacks, with the proposed setbacks meeting the Acceptable Solutions of the QDC.  Larger setbacks, being a minimum of 5.7 metres, have also been required for development on any site adjoining established residential lots fronting Currey Street.  The increased setbacks, in conjunction with acoustic fencing, are considered to protect the established residential amenity in the immediate area.

 

The proposed development is therefore considered to achieve the relevant Performance Criteria for development in the Residential Zone of the Town Area Code.

 

Desired Environmental Outcomes

 

The Desired Environmental Outcomes (DEOs) are based on ecological sustainability established by IPA and are the basis for the measures of the planning scheme.  Compliance is outlined below:

 

(a) Environment

 

a.   The areas of high scenic amenity, remnant vegetation, wetlands, fauna habitats and wildlife corridors and regionally significant open space in the town are protected.

 

The subject site is located in a residential area and contains minimal vegetation and no features of environmental significance.  The proposed development will not impact on any other environmentally significant areas, including wetlands, habitats, corridors and open spaces.   

 

b.   Places, areas or sites identified as being susceptible to land degradation, including contamination, erosion, salinity and landslip, are protected and further degradation is minimised.

 

The subject site is not identified as being susceptible to land degradation. Nevertheless the proposed development does not involve any works which may result in such issues.   

 

c.   Ecological sustainability is achieved by maintaining and improving biodiversity, water and air quality.

 

The proposed development will not adversely impact on water or air quality nor adversely impact on the biodiversity of the area.   

 

d.   Places of historical and indigenous cultural heritage and social significance are protected, maintained and enhanced.

 

The subject site is not identified as being in proximity to, or a place of, historical, cultural or social significance. 

 

(b) Economic

(i)   Business and commercial development shall be located within the Commercial Zone to promote and strengthen the existing central Business District.

 

(ii)  The Central Business District (CBD) or inner core of the Commercial Zone is intended to contain the more intensive commercial uses.  Entertainment facilities and tourist accommodation will also be favoured within and adjacent to the CBD to provide a central focus of activity and promote vitality after office hours.

 

The proposal is for residential development in a residential area and will not compromise the location of business and commercial development with the Commercial Zone and CBD.

 

(iii) Beautification and improved parking facilities will enhance the efficiency, attractions and vitality of the Town CBD.

 

The proposed development is for residential development within close proximity to the Town CBD.  Each proposed duplex and triplex exceeds the minimum number of car parking spaces required, in order to minimise demand for on-street parking.  Landscaping will be conditioned along all front boundaries to enhance the visual amenity of each building and screen the development from the street.

 

(iv) Tourism will be promoted with significant economic and social benefits to the town as a regional centre with close association with the oil and gas industry and the proximity of the Carnarvon National Park.

 

The proposed development is for residential development in an established residential area and will not adversely impact on the promotion of tourism.

 

(v)  Industry, business and employment opportunities are improved and appropriately located to service the community and region, and encourage economic activity within the local area.

 

The proposed development is for residential development within an established residential area and will not adversely impact on industry, business and employment opportunities. 

(c)  Community Well-Being & Lifestyle

a.   Convenient access to roads and services is achieved through well located land uses and the efficient use and timely provision of infrastructure such as water, sewerage and roads walkways and cycling facilities.

 

The proposed development is for 4 triplexes and 9 duplexes within a recently approved residential estate.  Each duplex and triplex will have access to the subdivision’s road network, and will be connected to reticulated water, sewer and electrical infrastructure. 

 

b.   Infrastructure networks such as road and rail, water cycle and electricity infrastructure are protected from encroachment by sensitive land uses which may adversely affect or limit the normal operation of that infrastructure.

 

The proposed triplexes/duplexes will gain access to the new road to be established as part of the approved subdivision over the site, via new crossovers to the street.  The proposed development will not encroach on any established infrastructure networks.

 

c.    Rural residential and urban residential development occurs in distinct localities that provide a sense of community, amenity, services, and a safe, affordable living environment, whilst maintaining the rural amenity of the Town Area.

 

The proposed duplexes and triplexes will be established within a recently approved 79 lot subdivision, and will be have access to the approved road network and appropriate urban infrastructure.   Amenity to the existing residential development fronting Currey Street will be maintained through large setbacks to the common boundary.  Landscaping will also be conditioned along all frontages to ensure the rural amenity of the area is maintained.

 

d.   The adverse effects from natural and other hazards, including bushfires are minimised.

 

The site is not subject to natural or other hazards. 

 

e.   The range of housing types, services and facilities meets the needs of the community and other uses.

 

The proposal is for 4 triplexes and 9 duplexes, and will increase the range of housing types available to the community.  The subdivision in which the proposed development is to be located also contains standard residential allotments for dwelling houses.

 

f.     Community well being is not compromised by inappropriate development that impacts upon noise levels, traffic volume, lighting levels, local amenity.

 

The proposal is for residential uses within a recently approved residential subdivision.  The proposed development will minimise adverse impacts to adjoining established residential uses to the east through appropriate fencing and setbacks to the common boundaries, sufficient manoeuvring and parking on the site for vehicles, and control of lighting emissions.

 

Overall Outcomes for Urban Area Code

The Urban Area Code identifies overall outcomes providing direction about relevant assessment issues.  The overall outcomes for the Urban Area Code are the purpose of the code.  The overall outcomes sought for the Urban Area are the following:

 

(a)  Roma is a focus for a range of business, industrial, tourist, community and recreational activity in the local government area.

 

The proposed development is for a use that will support the expansion of business, industrial, tourist, community and recreation activity in the local government area.

 

(b)  Business and commercial development is located primarily in the CBD to provide central and accessible services to the local government area.

 

The proposal is for duplexes and triplexes to be located within the approved 79 lot subdivision over the site.  The proposal will not compromise the location of business and commercial development within the Commercial Zone.

 

(c)   The residential and heritage character and amenity of the Urban Area is retained.

 

The proposed development is for 4 triplexes and 9 duplexes within the recently approved residential subdivision over the site.  Each proposed building is limited to 1 storey and less than 6.5 metres in height and is screened from the street by landscaping along the site frontages.  The amenity of adjoining established dwellings fronting Currey Street will be further protected through a minimum 5.7 metre setback to the common boundary and appropriate fencing.  The scale of the development and the proposed screening will ensure retention of the residential character and amenity of both the streetscape and the wider Urban Area.

 

(d)  Safe and convenient access for pedestrians and cyclists is maintained and enhanced.

 

The proposed development will maintain a high level of amenity and permeability along pedestrian pathways at the internal streets of the subdivision, through landscaping along the frontage of the lots, appropriately located and safe vehicle access, and sufficient on-site car parking.

 

(e)  Residential (including Rural Residential) development occurs where there is no adverse impact on Good Quality Agricultural Land.

 

The proposed development is located within a recently approved 79 lot residential subdivision.  While the site is mapped as being Good Quality Agricultural Land (GQAL), it is located within the Residential Zone of the Town Area and is intended and approved for residential development.  The proposed triplex/duplex development will therefore not result in fragmentation or reduction of GQAL.

 

(f)    Residential development is buffered from the existing and proposed road and rail corridors to minimise any detrimental impact.

 

The proposed development is part of a recently approved subdivision, with all internal roads to be constructed as part of the subdivision operational works.  The proposed triplexes/duplexes will be screened and buffered from the streets by landscaping along the front boundaries of the allotments.

 

(g)  Residential development accommodates a range of housing types and allotment sizes, and provides a safe and pleasant living environment, with adequate access to community services and is located in the residential preferred areas shown on the Urban Area Maps in the appendices.

 

The proposed development is for 4 triplexes and 9 duplexes within a recently approved 79 lot residential subdivision on the site.  The proposed development will increase the range of housing types available to residents in Roma and is located in close proximity to community services and facilities in the town centre.  The proposed development will maintain a safe and pleasant living environment both in the immediate surrounds and the wider area, by providing sufficient on-site car parking, landscaping and setbacks to adjoining established residential development. 

 

(h)  The expansion of residential development occurs in areas where it is most cost effective to supply physical infrastructure, such as water, sewerage, roads and electricity.

 

The proposed development will be located within a recently approved residential subdivision on the site.  Each duplex and triplex will be serviced by physical infrastructure, such as water, sewerage, roads and electricity, which was conditioned as part of the subdivision approval.

 

(i)    Efficient and equitable access to social infrastructure, such as schools, neighbourhood shopping, community services, public transport services, and parks are provided in residential areas.

 

The proposal is located in a well established residential area with efficient and equitable access to social infrastructure.

 

(j)    Industrial development is located in the Industrial Zone of the town (see maps in appendices).

 

The proposal is not for industrial development.

 

(k)   Impacts of industrial uses are required to be within acceptable limits and uses are undertaken in a sustainable manner consistent with the amenity and character of the area concerned.

 

The proposal is not for industrial development.

 

(l)    Small scale business, community and emergency services are provided for the needs of the local community.

 

The proposed development is for triplexes/duplexes in the Residential Zone, and will not adversely impact on provision of small scale business, community or emergency services.

 

(m) All Areas other than the Commercial Zone are protected from shopping centre and other forms of commercial development.

 

The proposal is for duplexes and triplexes in the Residential Zone and will not introduce commercial development to the Residential Area.

 

The Code’s relevant Performance Criteria are shown below, in order to more easily permit structured and detailed consideration of relevant issues—

 

Urban Area Code

 

Performance Criteria

Assessment responses

§ A. For all the Town Zone

1. Infrastructure

PC 1 Electricity

Premises are provided with a supply of electricity adequate for the activity.

The proposed development will be located within an approved residential subdivision.  Each duplex and triplex will be connected to an electricity supply as a condition of development.

PC 2 Water Supply

Premises are provided with an adequate volume and supply of water for the activity.

The proposed development will be located within an approved residential subdivision.  Each duplex and triplex will be connected to the water supply as a condition of development.  A 3,000L rainwater tank will be provided for each unit.

PC 3 Effluent Disposal

To ensure that public health and environmental values are preserved, all premises provide for the treatment and disposal of effluent and other waste water.

The proposed development will be located within an approved residential subdivision.  Each duplex and triplex will be connected to the reticulated effluent disposal system as a condition of development.

PC 4 Stormwater/Inter-Allotment Drainage

Stormwater is collected and discharged so as to:

(a) protect the stability of buildings or the use adjacent land;

(b) prevent the waterlogging of nearby land; and

(c) protect and maintain environmental values.

Each duplex and triplex will provide an appropriate stormwater drainage system in accordance with the standards in Schedule 6: “Standards for Stormwater Drainage”, as a condition of development.

PC 5 Vehicle Access

Vehicle access is provided to a standard appropriate for the use.

Each proposed duplex and triplex will incorporate appropriate vehicle access crossovers to the subdivision’s internal road network.  Access will be designed and constructed in accordance with Schedule 2: “Standards for Roads, Car parking, Access and Manoeuvring Areas”. 

PC 6 Density

The density of residential activities does not impact adversely on the residential amenity of the town.

N/A – The proposed development is not for a Dwelling House.

 

PC 7 Parking and Manoeuvring

Vehicle parking and service vehicle provision is adequate for the use whilst ensuring both safe and functional operation for motorists and pedestrians.

The proposed duplexes each include provision for 6 on-site car parking spaces.  This is excess of the requirements of Schedule 2: “Standards for Roads, Car parking, Access and Manoeuvring Areas”, which requires 5 spaces for two, three bedroom units (at a rate of 0.7 spaces per bedroom).

The proposed triplexes provide 8 car parking spaces for each triplex, in excess of the requirement for 5 spaces for an Accommodation Unit with 3 units (at a rate of 1.5 spaces for each dwelling unit up to 10 units).

PC 8 Roads

All weather road access is provided between the premises and the existing road network.

The proposed driveways will be developed to a standard that provides for all weather road access between the proposed duplexes and triplexes and the subdivision’s internal road network.  The development will be conditioned to install traffic calming devices in the estate to ensure the increased level of traffic maintains safe residential speeds.

PC 9 State Controlled Roads

State Controlled Roads are maintained and enhanced as a link between major centres.

The proposed development will not gain access from a State Controlled Road.    

PC 10 Development Adjacent to State Controlled Roads

Development adjacent to State Controlled Roads is located to ensure safe and efficient use of the highway and maintain the integrity of the highway as a commuter link.

The proposed development is not within 40 metres of the Warrego and Carnarvon Highways, or within 10 metres of other State Controlled Roads.

PC 11 Noise Sensitive Development

Noise sensitive developments (residential, education and community) must ensure that road traffic noise levels are appropriately managed to achieve acceptable levels of amenity.

The proposed development is located within a recently approved residential subdivision, which is well protected from road traffic noise levels and has a high level of residential amenity.  Appropriate landscaping and fencing along the boundaries of each lot will further mitigate any road traffic noise impacts.

 

PC 12 Development in the Vicinity of Aerodrome

Development

(a) does not adversely affect the operation of the aerodrome;

(b) is designed and located to achieve a suitable standard of amenity for the proposed activity; and

(c)  does not restrict the future operational demands of the aerodrome.

N/A - The proposed development is not within 100 metres of the boundary of an aerodrome.

PC 13 Development in the Vicinity of Aerodrome

The development of premises does not cause an obstruction or other potential hazard to aircraft movement associated with the aerodrome by way of:

(a) the physical intrusion of buildings or other structures into the Obstacle Limitation Surface;

(b) attracting birds or bats to the area which could cause or contribute to bird strike hazard;

(c)  providing very bright lighting or lighting similar to aerodrome lighting which can distract or confuse pilots;

(d) interfering with navigation or communication facilities;

(e) emissions that may affect pilot visibility or aircraft operations; or

(f)   transient intrusions into the aerodromes operation space.

All proposed triplexes and duplexes will be limited to a maximum height of 1 storey and less than 6.5 metres, and will not cause a physical intrusion in the Obstacle Limitation Surface.  No bright lighting or other emissions will result from the proposed development.

PC 14 Gas and Oil Pipelines

Buildings are located at an appropriate distance from pipelines to ensure community safety and operation of the use is not compromised.

The subject site is located within an established residential area and is located at an appropriate distance from pipelines.

PC 15 Refuse Tips and Effluent Treatment Plants

Premises are located at an appropriate distance from refuse tips and effluent treatment plants to ensure community safety and operation of the uses are not compromised.

The subject site is not within proximity to refuse tips and effluent treatment plants.

PC 16 Rail Corridors

Development is at an appropriate distance from the rail corridor so as not to prejudice safety, speed or intended role of the existing and proposed rail corridors.

 

 

The proposed development is not within 100 metres of existing or proposed rail corridors.

PC 17 Noise Attenuation

Development adjoining the rail corridor is protected from the impact of noise.

N/A – The proposed development does not adjoin a rail corridor.

2. Environment

PC 18 Watercourses

Development ensures the maintenance of riparian areas and water quality including protection from off-site transfer of sediment.

N/A – The site is not located in proximity to any watercourses.

PC 19 Protected Areas

Development is undertaken to ensure areas of significant biodiversity and habitat value are protected.

N/A – The proposed development is not in close proximity to any areas of significant biodiversity and habitat value.

PC 20 Flooding

Premises are designed and located so as:

(a) not to adversely impacted upon by flooding;

(b) to protect life and property; and

(c) not to have an undesirable impact of the extent and magnitude of flooding.  

The site is not mapped as being affected by a 1 in 100 year flooding event.

 

PC 21 Air Emissions

Air emissions from premises do not cause environmental harm or nuisance to adjoining properties or sensitive land uses.

The proposal is for residential development and will not cause environmental harm or nuisance from air emissions.

PC 22 Noise Emissions

Noise emissions from premises do not cause environmental harm or nuisance to adjoining properties or sensitive land uses.

The proposed development is for triplexes/duplexes and is expected to generate negligible noise emissions.  A minimum 5.7 metre setback to existing residential development to the east, appropriate fencing along the side and rear boundaries and landscaping on the frontages of the triplex/duplex allotments will further reduce potential noise impacts on adjoining dwellings.  This will be conditioned as part of the development. 

PC 23 Water Quality

The standard of effluent and/or stormwater runoff from premises ensures the quality of surface water is suitable for:

(a) the biological integrity of aquatic ecosystems;

(b) recreational use;

(c) supply as drinking water after minimal treatment;

(d) agricultural use; or

Industrial use; and

(e) Minimises nuisance or harm to adjoining land owners.

A Stormwater Management Plan will be established for each duplex and triplex allotment at the operational works stage of the development.  This will be conditioned as part of the development.

PC 24 Excavation and Filling

Excavation and filling of land ensures:

(a) that both the amenity and safety of users of the site and adjacent land holdings; and

(b) soil erosion is kept to a minimum with remedial works.

N/A – The proposal does not involve excavation or filling. 

PC 25 Construction Activities

Both erosion control and silt collection measures are undertaken so as to ensure protection of environmental values during construction.

Erosion control and silt collection measures will be implemented during construction to ensure protection of environmental values.

PC 26 Bushfire Hazard Area

Development maintains the safety of people and property by avoiding areas of high or Medium Bushfire hazard or mitigating the risk through:

(a) the siting of buildings ensuring setbacks from hazardous vegetation are maximised and elements lease susceptible to fire are sited closest to the bushfire hazard; and

(b) the provision of firebreaks to ensure adequate setbacks between Buildings, structures and Hazardous vegetation.

The site is not mapped as containing a Medium or High Bushfire Hazard Area.

PC 27 Character Buildings

Development adjacent to buildings identified as heritage or character buildings within Schedule 9 incorporates design features, materials and details that blend with the existing character of the adjoining buildings and/or place.

N/A – The site is not in proximity to buildings identified as heritage or character buildings.

PC 20 Cultural Heritage

The significance of known places of indigenous and/or cultural heritage value is retained.

The site is not in proximity to known places of indigenous and/or cultural heritage value.

B. For the Residential Zone

a) Residential Development – Dwelling House, Dual occupancy and Accommodation Units

PC 29 Height

The height of residential buildings is compatible with and complementary to the character of the urban environment.

The proposed duplexes will have a maximum height of 1 storey and are less than 6.5 metres.  The proposed triplexes will have a maximum height of 1 storey and are less than 5.5 metres.  These maximum heights will be conditioned for all proposed duplexes and triplexes.

PC 30 Site Coverage and Setbacks

(a) Residential building design and siting maintains the character of the locality in terms of building bulk.

(b) Residential buildings are located to ensure the local amenity and streetscape are protected and enhanced.

The proposed duplexes will have a maximum site cover of 43%, while the proposed triplexes will have a maximum site cover of 42%.

 

A minimum front boundary setback of 6 metres for duplexes and 5 metres for triplexes is proposed.

 

Side boundary setbacks are a minimum of 1.8 metres for duplexes and 1.5 metres for triplexes.

 

Rear boundary setbacks are proposed to be a minimum of 2.6 metres for duplexes on standard allotments.

 

While some reductions in boundary setbacks are proposed, each proposed triplex/duplex meets the Acceptable Solutions of the Queensland Development Code.  These setbacks are only permitted for internal lots within the newly subdivided estate, where they will not impact on established residential area.

 

A larger side boundary setback of a minimum of 5.7 metres is also provided to the adjoining established houses fronting Currey Street, which do not form part of the subdivision estate.  The proposed setbacks are therefore considered to be consistent with the intended character and amenity of the wider subdivision estate, whilst protecting the amenity of existing residential development in the immediate area.

PC 31 Residential amenity

For Dual Occupancies and Accommodation Units:

The location and design of dual occupancies provides for adequate privacy, sunlight, ventilation and open space.

The proposed duplexes maintain sufficient setbacks to the side, front and rear boundaries of the site and are considered to be consistent with the intended character and amenity of the approved subdivision estate.  Appropriate fencing and landscaping along the boundaries of the duplex allotments will further enhance screening and privacy to adjoining sites.  Each unit is also provided with sufficient private open space.  The buildings will be limited to a maximum height of less than 6.5 metres and 1 storey to ensure sunlight and ventilation to the proposed development and to adjoining uses is not adversely affected.  The duplex allotments have been distributed evenly around the approved subdivision to ensure residential amenity is maintained.

PC 32 Landscaping

For Dual Occupancies and Accommodation Units:

Landscaping on the site should be:

(a) visually pleasing and create an attractive environment;

(b) located to take account of the direction of the breezes and sun; and

(c)  located to give privacy and buffering from any potential incompatible uses.

(d) Located to avoid interference with electricity lines and infrastructure.

Landscaping will be provided along the front boundaries of the duplex and triplex allotments to screen the development from the street and enhance the visual amenity of the site.  This will be conditioned as part of the development.

b) Residential Development - Outbuildings

PC 33 Residential Outbuildings

Residential amenity is to be maintained.

N/A – The proposed development does not incorporate outbuildings

For Non Residential Activities located in the Residential Zone.

PC 34 - 36

 

N/A – The proposed development is for three Accommodation Units (triplexes) and nine Dual Occupancies (duplexes), which are defined as residential activities.

i. C. For the Commercial Zone

PC 37-46

N/A – The subject site is located within the Residential Zone.

ii.            D. For the Industrial Zone

PC 47-55

N/A – The subject site is located within the Residential Zone.

iii.           E. For the Open Space and Recreation Zone

PC 56-62

N/A – The subject site is located within the Residential Zone.

F. For the Rural Residential Zone

PC 63-64

N/A – The subject site is located within the Residential Zone.

G. For the Special Uses Zone

PC 65-67

N/A – The subject site is located within the Residential Zone.

G.  H. Specific Land Uses

PC 68-70 - Caretaker’s Residence

N/A – The proposed development is for Accommodation Units and Dual Occupancies.

PC 71-74 - Community Use

N/A – The proposed development is for Accommodation Units and Dual Occupancies.

PC 75-77 - Home Based Business

N/A – The proposed development is for Accommodation Units and Dual Occupancies.

PC78-81 - Host Home Accommodation

N/A – The proposed development is for Accommodation Units and Dual Occupancies.

PC 82 - Service Station

N/A – The proposed development is for Accommodation Units and Dual Occupancies.

PC 83 - Telecommunication Facility 

N/A – The proposed development is for Accommodation Units and Dual Occupancies.

 

 

4.0       Submissions

 

A total of 5 submissions (including one submission as a petition) were lodged to Council during the public notification period.  The submitter names and addresses are listed below:

 

Ray Howson

71 Currey St

Roma QLD 4455

 

Sean Toms

seantoms@yahoo.com.au

 

LR Duvel and BL Samuels

PO Box 530

Mittagong NSW 2575

 

Meagan Sipple

29 Robusta Drive

Roma Qld 4455

 


 

The petition contained 25 signatures with the first being:

 

Ellen Regan

26-28 Soutter St

Roma Qld 4455

 

The following planning issues were raised by the submitters in the notification period for the application.  Each issue and the response are outlined below:

 

Issue

Response

Traffic from the duplex and triplex units will increase traffic flows to the roadway entrance to Currey Street as well as along surrounding streets, which will not be able to cope with the increase.

Expected traffic volumes were investigated in the approved subdivision over the site.  DTMR was a Concurrence Agency for the application, and required the applicant to submit a RPEQ certified Traffic Impact Assessment detailing volume of development generated vehicles and assessment of impact on the state-controlled road network. 
The Traffic Impact Assessment confirmed that the subdivision and subsequent residential development on the site would not adversely impact on surrounding road networks, and that no mitigation measures would be required.  DTMR subsequently advised of no requirements for the subdivision in this respect.

 

However, it should be noted the submission was based on 64 units and the amended development has been reduced to 30 units.

 

Development may decrease the value of adjoining dwellings.

Reduction in property values is not a planning issue and cannot be addressed by the Roma Town Planning Scheme.

 

Noise and dust emissions during construction will adversely impact on adjoining residents.

Potential noise and dust emissions during construction will be managed in accordance with Schedule 7: “Standards for Construction Activity”. Construction is also required to adhere to the standards for noise and dust nuisance established in the Environmental Protection Policy 2008.

 

It should be noted the submission was based on 64 units and the amended development has been reduced to 30 units.

 

Significant amounts of noise will be generated from traffic movements.

Potential noise emissions from the development will be minimised through traffic calming measures to be conditioned along the northern and southern straight roadways within the site.  All internal roads are also required to be constructed and sealed to the appropriate standard, as part of the subdivision approval.  Traffic is to be slowed with speed reduction devices.

 

It should also be noted the submission was based on 64 units and the amended development has been reduced to 30 units.

 

The development is of a size and density that is not in keeping with the surrounding area.

The proposed duplexes and triplexes have maximum site covers of 43% and 42% respectively, which is marginally in excess of the 40% specified in the Urban Area Code in the Roma Planning Scheme.  The buildings will be limited to a maximum height of less than 6.5 metres and one storeys.  Each building will incorporate articulation, eaves and variations in colours and materials to minimise the appearance of building bulk to the street and adjoining sites.  Appropriate fencing and landscaping is also proposed along the boundaries of the site to screen the development and enhance the visual amenity of the site.  The amenity of the existing residential development fronting Currey Street will be further retained through a minimum 5.7 metre setback from the proposed duplexes to the common boundary.

 

It should be noted the submission was based on 64 units and the amended development has been reduced to 30 units.

 

Additional load on infrastructure will have detrimental consequences on the water supply and pressure to other properties, and capacity of existing effluent disposal system.

The approved subdivision included an Engineering Report prepared by Tate Engineers, demonstrating that the subdivision would not impose an unreasonable load on water and effluent disposal infrastructure. The number of duplexes and triplexes has been rd to a level that will not adversely impact on the existing infrastructure.

 

In addition, it should be noted the submission was based on 64 units and the amended development has been reduced to 30 units.

 

Stormwater from the development may pool at the Currey Street/Miscamble Street intersection.

The approved subdivision included an Engineering Report prepared by Tate Engineers, outlining the stormwater management plan for the site.  Stormwater over the site is to be discharged to a drainage reserve containing a stormwater detention basin at the north-west corner of the site.  Each triplex/duplex allotment will also be required to provide a stormwater management plan at the operational works stage, as a condition of development.

The development may attract residents who behave in a manner detrimental to the surrounding area.

The Roma Town Planning Scheme cannot regulate who uses a development upon completion. Council has, however, sought to limit the number of duplexes and triplexes within the newly subdivided residential estate and achieve development of a high standard through a series of conditions. This will allow residential densities in the new estate to be consistent with the wider Residential Zone, and for the development to maintain an appropriate residential amenity.

 

However, it should be noted the submission was based on 64 units and the amended development has been reduced to 30 units.

 

The units have been spread out across the estate to avoid an enclave scenario from establishing.

Landscaping may not be consistent with the aspirations of the Roma Town Plan.

A 2.0 metre wide landscaping strip is required to be established along the frontages of each triplex and duplex allotment, as a condition of development.  It is considered that this landscape buffering will partially screen the development from the street and enhance the visual amenity of the site, in accordance with the Dual Occupancy and Accommodation Units landscaping requirements in the Town Area Code.

 

Duplexes/triplexes may not be maintained to an appropriate standard.

Conditions will require the development be constructed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans.

 

Impact on FIFO workers on the Roma Community, businesses, access to tradesmen and infrastructure during and post boom times.

A number of strategies, including limiting land release have been put in place during the drafting of the new planning scheme, and other housing initiatives, in an attempt to the balance land release and infrastructure delivery to a manageable size during and post mineral resource boom periods.

 

The proposed development is now smaller than originally applied for and is on an approved residential estate. 

 

Assessment of the application cannot consider affects on businesses and access to tradesmen as a valid planning argument.

 

The development has not been planned for.

The proposal is in an approved residential estate in an area that has been strategically considered appropriate for future residential development in the town of Roma.

 

The development is bad for the health of residents and is not in keeping with the style of development for Roma

The development will be required to meet environmental and health requirements that any other residential development is required to meet. The original development proposal was not in keeping with the style of development that Roma residents are used to, however the amended development has responded to this concern with lesser units and is more sparsely located across the estate.

 

The petition stated:

We, the undersigned, residents of Roma, strongly object to the application 2012/18288 of the proposed development (36 units) and Dual Occupancies (28 units) – Material Change of Use – Accommodation Units as we believe that this development goes against MANY of the Local Plan Roma, Hodgson and Muckadilla goals and believe that by allowing such a development, the Roma Community faces many negative impacts.

 

The petition objects to the original application which can have negative impacts.  However the proposed development, with its reduction to 30 units, and more evenly spread across the approved estate to avoid an enclave feel, should mitigate many of the impacts.  The infrastructure contribution will ensure some financial impacts on infrastructure are managed.

 

 

5.0       Other Assessment Issues

 

Subsequent approvals for Operational Works, Building Works and Plumbing and Drainage Works will be required. 

 


Attachment 2

Development Proposal Plans

 


















Attachment 3

Standard Drawing Speed Platform Mid Block

 


Attachment 4

DTMR  Concurrence Agency Response

 








Attachment 5

Trunk Infrastructure Report

 

 

 

 

Development Assessment: Trunk Infrastructure Charges

 

Material Change of Use for four accommodation units (triplex) and nine dual occupancies situated at Currey Street, Roma, Qld 4455 and described as part of Lot 9 (proposed lots 6, 12, 18, 36, 41, 42, 46, 49, 53, 61, 65, 68 and 72) on SP180949

 

 

Plan Associates

 

 

 

 

 


Executive Summary

 

1.   The Sustainable Planning Act, 2009 requires local governments to prepare Priority Infrastructure Plans (PIP) and adopt and charge for trunk infrastructure in accordance with the Draft State planning regulatory provision (adopted charges).

 

2.   The Council adopted trunk infrastructure charges resolutions towards the end of 2011, amended in September, 2012.

 

3.   An adopted infrastructure charge of $357,000-00 is payable in respect of the proposed development.

 

4.   The adopted infrastructure has been calculated in accordance with the following formula:

 

AIC = AC –D

 

Where:

 

AIC is the adopted infrastructure charge that may be levied for development;

 

AC is the adopted charge for the trunk infrastructure networks to service the development stated in Table 2 of the Council’s adopted infrastructure charges resolutions; and

 

D is the discount for the trunk infrastructure networks servicing the premises.

 

As such, the following will apply to the application:

 

·     The proposal is for a Material Change of Use for four Accommodation Units (triplex) (twelve total units) and nine Dual Occupancies (eighteen units) on thirteen residential lots in the recently approved subdivision.

·     As such, the proposal has the potential for thirty dwelling units of three or more bedrooms. An adopted charge of $21,000-00 per dwelling for three or more bedrooms applies.

 

This equates to:

 30 X $21,000-00

= $630,000-00

·     The thirteen residential lots are currently vacant but each have the potential for a dwelling with three or more bedrooms (the existing lawful use of the premises).

·     Under Table 2 of the Roma Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution the monetary equivalent for a three or more bedroom dwelling is $21,000-00.

·     As such, the proponent is entitled to a discount of:

13 X $21,000-00

= $273,000-00

 

 

AIC      =          $630,000-00 - $273,000-00

 

            =          $357,000-00

 

 

5.   A work sheet detailing the methodology used to calculate the charge is in Attachment 1.

 

6.   An extract from the Councils resolution to adopt Infrastructure Charges for the Roma Planning Scheme under Division 2.5 of Draft state regulatory provision (adopted charges) is in Attachment 2.

7.   A decision notice (compliant with section 648F of the SPA) in respect of the adopted infrastructure charge is in Attachment 3.

 

 


 

Attachment 1

 

 

Trunk Infrastructure Charges Worksheet

 

1.   Situational Analysis

 

Step 1: Determine whether the proposed development is located within the Priority Infrastructure Area (PIA).

 

Refer to Map 1 of the Roma Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution (Attached).

 

The subject property is located within the Roma PIA of the Roma Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution.

 

Step 2: Determine what infrastructure networks are covered.

 

Refer to the Plans for Trunk Infrastructure attached to the Roma Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution (Attached).

 

The Council provides all five infrastructure networks identified in the plans for trunk infrastructure to the proposed development.

 

Step 3: Determine the land use class of the proposed development.

 

Refer to Table 1 of the Roma Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution (Attached).

 

The proposed development will establish four triplexes (defined as ‘Accommodation Units’ under the Roma Planning Scheme) and nine duplexes (defined as ‘Dual Occupancy’) on thirteen separate allotments within a recently approved subdivision over the site. 

Step 4: Determine whether the proponent may be entitled to a credit.

Each of the 13 allotments are currently vacant but will have the potential for a dwelling with three or more bedrooms (the existing lawful use of the premises) under the recently approved subdivision.

2.   Calculating the Charge

 

The adopted infrastructure charge levied for each trunk infrastructure networks must be calculated in accordance with the following formula-

 

AIC = AC –D

 

Where:

 

AIC is the adopted infrastructure charge that may be levied for development;

 

AC is the adopted charge for the trunk infrastructure networks to service the development stated in stated in Table 2 of the resolutions; and

 

D is the discount for the trunk infrastructure networks servicing the premises.

 

As such, the following will apply to the application:

 

Step 5: Determine Demand (the total number of adopted charge units generated by the proposed development).

 

Refer to Tables 1 and 2 of the resolution and site plans for the proposed MCU.

 

Under Table 1 of the resolution:

 

1.   Accommodation Units are transitioned to the Multiple Dwelling State Planning Regulatory Provision charge category.

2.   Dual Occupancy is transitioned to the Dual Occupancy State Planning Regulatory Provision charge category.

 

Under Table 2 of the resolution both the Multiple Dwelling and Dual Occupancy State Planning Regulatory Provision charge categories are transitioned to the Residential Adopted infrastructure charge category.

 

The site plans of a typical duplex and triplex design show units of three bedrooms for all lots. 

 

An adopted charge of $21,000-00 per dwelling for three or more bedrooms applies.

 

The proposal is for a total of thirty units across the estate.

 

As such, the proposal has the potential for 30 dwelling units of three or more bedrooms.

 

This equates to:

 30 X $21,000-00

= $630,000-00

 

Step 6: Determine the applicable discount (any discount for existing lawful uses in accordance with the Roma Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution (Attached).

The thirteen subject sites are currently vacant but each have the potential for a dwelling with three or more bedrooms (the existing lawful use of the premises).

Under Table 2 of the Roma Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution the monetary equivalent for a 3 or more bedroom dwelling is $21,000-00.

As such, the proponent is entitled to a discount of:

13 X $21,000-00

= $273,000-00

 

 

Step 7: Calculate the Adopted Infrastructure Charge.

 

 

AIC      =          $630,000-00 - $273,000-00

 

            =          $357,000-00


Attachment 5

Trunk Infrastructure Report

 

Attachment 2

 

Maranoa Regional Council

Resolution to adopt Infrastructure Charges for the Roma Planning Scheme under the State planning regulatory provision (adopted charges), 2012

 

1.   When resolution has effect

 

This resolution has effect on and from 26 September, 2013.

2.   Priority infrastructure area

 

The priority infrastructure area for the Roma planning scheme of the Maranoa Regional Council is identified in the State planning regulatory provision (adopted charges).

3.   Comparison of planning scheme use categories and SPRP charge categories

 

To assist in applying the adopted infrastructure charges schedule in schedule 1 of the State planning regulatory provision (adopted charges) 2012, Table 1 provides a guide to the uses under the planning scheme that come within the uses mentioned in column 2 of the adopted infrastructure charges schedule.

Table 1 - Planning scheme use categories and SPRP charge categories

Current planning scheme use categories

 

 

SPRP charge categories

 

 

Residential

Dwelling House, Dwelling Unit

Dwelling house

Caretakers Residence

Caretaker’s accommodation

Accommodation Unit, Multiple Dwelling Units, Apartment Houses

Multiple dwelling

Dual Occupancy

Dual occupancy

Accommodation (short term)

Hotel, Motel

Hotel

Temporary Accommodation, Host Home Accommodation

Short-term accommodation

Caravan Park, Camping Ground

Tourist park

Accommodation (long term)

Accommodation Units

Community residence

Accommodation Units, Rooming Unit

Hostel

Caravan Park

Relocatable home park

Retirement Village, Accommodation Units

Retirement facility

Places of assembly

Community Orientated Use

Club

Community Orientated Use

Community use

Community Orientated Use

Function facility

Community Orientated Use

Funeral parlour

Place of worship

Place of worship

Commercial (bulk goods)

Showroom, Storage Facility, Warehouse

Agricultural supplies store

Showroom, Storage Facility, Warehouse

Bulk landscape supplies

Showroom, Storage Facility, Warehouse

Garden centre

Showroom, Storage Facility, Warehouse

Hardware and trade supplies

Showroom, Storage Facility

Outdoor sales

Showroom

Showroom

Commercial (retail)

Shop

Adult store

Catering Shop, Food Outlet, Restaurant

Food and drink outlet

Shop

Service industry

Service Station

Service station

Shop

Shop

Shopping Centre

Shopping centre

Commercial (office)

Professional Office

Office

N/A

Sales office

Education facility

Child Care Centre, Child Orientated Uses

Child care centre

Community Orientated Uses

Community care centre

Educational establishment

Educational establishment

Entertainment

N/A

Hotel (non-residential component)

N/A

Theatre

N/A

Nightclub

Indoor sport and recreational facility

Indoor Recreation

Indoor sport and recreation

Industry

Low Impact Industry

Low impact industry

Medium Impact Industry

Medium impact industry

Industry

Research and technology industry

Industry

Rural industry

Warehouse

Warehouse

N/A

Waterfront and marine industry

High impact industry

Noxious or Offensive Industry

Noxious and hazardous industries

High Impact Industry

High impact industry

Low impact rural

N/A

Animal husbandry

Agriculture

Cropping

Forestry

Permanent plantations

N/A

Wind farm

High impact rural

Intensive Animal Industry

Aquaculture

Intensive Animal Industry

Intensive animal industries

N/A

Intensive horticulture

N/A

Wholesale nursery

N/A

Winery

Essential services

N/A

Correctional facility

N/A

Emergency services

Health Care Premises

Health care services

N/A

Hospital

N/A

Residential care facility

N/A

Veterinary services

Specialised uses

Transport Terminal

Air services

N/A

Animal keeping

Off Street Car Park

Car park

N/A

Crematorium

N/A

Major sport recreation and entertainment facility

N/A

Motor sport

Park

Outdoor sport and recreation

N/A

Port services

Tourist Facility

Tourist attraction

Public Utility

Utility installation

Extractive Industry

Extractive industry

Accommodation Units

Non-residential workforce accommodation

Minor uses

N/A

Advertising device

N/A

Cemetery

Home Based Office

Home based business

N/A

Landing

N/A

Market

N/A

Roadside stalls

Telecommunications Facility

Telecommunications facility

N/A

Temporary use

Park

Park

N/A

Outdoor lighting

 


Attachment 5

Trunk Infrastructure Report

 

4.   Adopted infrastructure charges

 

The Maranoa Regional Council resolves to adopt the charges mentioned in table 2, column 3, for development for a use mentioned in table 2, column 2.

The local government declares that an adopted infrastructure charge in table 2, column 3, applies to that part of the local government area mentioned for that charge in table 2, column 4.

The area in which the adopted infrastructure charge applies is identified in Map 1: Roma PIA.

Table 2 – Adopted infrastructure charge

·             

1 or 2 bedroom dwelling

  Column 1

Adopted infrastructure charge category

Column 2

Use

Column 3

Adopted infrastructure charges

 

Column 4

Part of Local Government Area (LGA) to which charge applies

Residential

 

 

·              Dwelling house

·              Caretaker’s accommodation

·              Multiple dwelling

·              Dual occupancy

 

 

Adopted infrastructure charge                                

Adopted infrastructure charges for stormwater network

Map1: Roma PIA

$15,000 per dwelling unit

N/A

 

·              Dwelling house

·              Caretaker’s accommodation

·              Multiple dwelling

·              Dual occupancy

$21,000 per dwelling unit

 

3 or more bedroom dwelling 

N/A

Map1: Roma PIA

Accommodation (short term)

·              Hotel

·              Short-term accommodation

·              Tourist park

For a tent or caravan site in a tourist park:

$7,500

per 1 or 2 tent/caravan sites

or

$10,500

per 3 tent or caravan sites

 

N/A

Map1: Roma PIA

For a cabin in a tourist park:

$7,500

per cabin with 1 or 2 bedrooms

or

$10,500

per cabin with 3 or more bedrooms

Map1: Roma PIA

 

For a hotel or short-term accommodation:

 $7,500

per suite (with 1 or 2 bedrooms)

or

$10,500

per suite (with 3 or more bedrooms)

or

$7,500

per bedroom (for a bedroom that is not within a suite)

 

Map1: Roma PIA

Accommodation (long term)

 

·              Community residence

·              Hostel

·              Relocatable home park

·              Retirement facility

 

For a relocatable home park:

$15,000

per 1 or 2 bedroom relocatable dwelling site

or

$21,000

per 3 or more bedroom relocatable dwelling site

N/A

Map1: Roma PIA

Map1: Roma PIA

 

For a community residence, retirement facility or hostel:

$15,000

per suite (with 1 or 2 bedrooms)

or

$21,000

per suite (with 3 or more bedrooms)

or

$15,000

bedroom (for a bedroom that is not within a suite)

 

Map1: Roma PIA

Places of assembly

 

·              Place of worship

 

$50

per m2 of GFA

$7-50 per impervious m2

Map1: Roma PIA

Commercial (bulk goods)

 

·              Agricultural supplies store

·              Bulk landscape supplies

·              Garden centre

·              Hardware and trade supplies

·              Outdoor sales

·              Showroom

$100

per m2 of GFA

$7-50 per impervious m2

Map1: Roma PIA

Commercial (retail)

 

·              Adult store

·              Food and drink outlet

·              Service industry

·              Service station

·              Shop

·              Shopping centre

 

$135

per m2 of GFA

$7-50 per impervious m2

Map1: Roma PIA

Commercial (office)

 

·              Office

·              Sales office

$100

per m2 of GFA

$7-50 per impervious m2

Map1: Roma PIA

Education facility

 

·              Child care centre

·              Community care centre

·              Educational establishment

$100

per m2 of GFA

$7-50 per impervious m2

Map1: Roma PIA

Indoor sport and recreational facility

 

·              Indoor sport and recreation

 

$150

per m2 of GFA, court areas at $10 per m2 of GFA

$7-50 per impervious m2

Map1: Roma PIA

Industry

 

·              Low impact industry

·              Medium impact industry

·              Research and technology industry

·              Rural industry

·              Warehouse

·              Waterfront and marine industry

$35

per m2 of GFA 

$7-50 per impervious m2

Map1: Roma PIA

High impact industry

 

·              Noxious and hazardous

$50

per m2 of GFA

$7-50 per impervious m2

Map1: Roma PIA

Low impact rural

 

·              Animal husbandry

·              Cropping

·              Permanent plantations

Wind farms

 

High impact rural

 

·              Intensive animal industries

·              Intensive horticulture

$15

per m2 of GFA

 

N/A

Map1: Roma PIA

Specialised uses

 

·              Air services

·              Car park

·              Major sport, recreation and entertainment facility

·              Non-resident workforce accommodation

·              Outdoor sport and recreation

·              Tourist attraction

·              Utility installation

·              Extractive industry

The adopted infrastructure charge is the charge (in column 3) for the charge category (in column 1) that the local government determines should apply for the use at the time of assessment.

 

Minor uses

 

·              Home-based business

·              Park

Nil charge

Any other use

A use not otherwise listed in column 2, including a use that is unknown because the development application does not specify a proposed use

The adopted infrastructure charge is the charge (in column 3) for the charge category (in column 1) that the local government determines should apply for the use at the time of assessment.

 


Attachment 5

Trunk Infrastructure Report

 

 

5.   Discounts

 

The charge for development is to be discounted to take into account the existing usage of trunk infrastructure by the premises on or in relation to which the development is carried out.

Discounts are to be calculated using the following method.

The adopted infrastructure charge is to be calculated using the following formula:

AIC = AC –D

Where:

·     AIC is the adopted infrastructure charge that may be levied for development;

·     AC is the adopted charge for the trunk infrastructure networks to service the development stated in stated in Table 2 of the resolutions; and

·     D is the discount for the trunk infrastructure networks servicing the premises.

 

(i) The discount is the greater of:

a.   the monetary equivalent of the existing lawful use of the premises, calculated using the adopted infrastructure charges in Table 2; and

b.   the monetary contributions for trunk infrastructure that have been previously made, escalated to present value by applying the movements of the Consumer Price Index (all Groups) for Brisbane between the date that the payment was made and 1 July 2012.

 

(ii) For applications other than proposals for development under the residential adopted infrastructure charge category the discount under (i) (a) and (b) will only apply where:           

a.   It can be demonstrated a monetary contribution in respect of the subject property for trunk infrastructure equal to the discount have been made under an adopted charges resolution, and infrastructure charges agreement, head works charges, a condition or conditions  imposed by the Council or another charging mechanism; or

b.   the development entails a change in the relevant adopted infrastructure charges category under Table 2 of the resolution.

 

(iii) To remove any doubt, it is stated that a discount will not apply to a development proposal in the Industrial, Commercial, Special Uses and Open Space and Recreation Zones unless the conditions under 5 (ii) (a) and (b) have been met.

(iv) Applications for development which are not serviced or planned to be serviced by the water supply or sewerage networks for trunk infrastructure will be discounted as follows:

·     Water supply network:                        30% of total charge

·     Sewerage network:                             20% of total charge

 

(v) The maximum amount of any discount allocated under this resolution is not to exceed the adopted infrastructure charges for the proposed development.

6.   Trunk infrastructure

 

Until a priority infrastructure plan is made —

§ the trunk infrastructure shown in Maps 2-6  is identified as the trunk infrastructure for the local government area

§ the trunk infrastructure network or trunk infrastructure networks to which the adopted infrastructure charge applies are – water supply, sewerage, stormwater, transport and parks and community facilities.

§ the standard of service for each network or network mentioned above is stated to be the standard set out in Attachment 1

 

7.   Indexing adopted infrastructure charges

 

The adopted charge for Roma planning scheme may be increased after the charge is levied and before it is paid to the local government.

The increase must be calculated using the following method:

·     the monetary contributions for trunk infrastructure that have been previously made, escalated to present value by applying the movements of the Consumer Price Index (all Groups) for Brisbane between the date that the payment was made and 1 July 2012.

 

8.   Dictionary           

 

Words and terms used in this resolution have the meaning given in the SPA or the Queensland Planning Provisions version 2.0.

If a word or term used in this resolution is not defined in the SPA or the Queensland Planning Provision version 2.0, it has the meaning given in the Roma planning scheme.

9.   Resolution attachments

 

·     Map 1: Roma PIA

·     Maps 2-6: Plans for Trunk Infrastructure

·     Attachment 1: Desired Standards of Service

·    


Attachment 5

Trunk Infrastructure Report

 

Left Arrow: Proposed Development

  


Attachment 5

Trunk Infrastructure Report

 

Attachment 3

 

 

Adopted Infrastructure Charges Decision Notice

 

 

1.   Amount of the Charge

 

An adopted infrastructure charge of $357,000-00 is payable in respect of the proposed development.

 

The adopted infrastructure has been calculated in accordance with the following formula:

 

AIC = AC –D

 

Where:

 

AIC is the adopted infrastructure charge that may be levied for development;

 

AC is the adopted charge for the trunk infrastructure networks to service the development stated in Table 2 of the Council’s adopted infrastructure charges resolutions; and

 

D is the discount for the trunk infrastructure networks servicing the premises.

 

As such, the following apply to the application:

·     The proposal is for a Material Change of Use for four Accommodation Units (triplex) (twelve units) and nine Dual Occupancies (eighteen units) on thirteen residential lots.

·     The proposal has the potential for 30 dwelling units of three or more bedrooms. An adopted charge of $21,000-00 per dwelling for three or more bedrooms applies.

 

This equates to:

 30 X $21,000-00

= $630,000-00

·     The thirteen residential lots are currently vacant but each have the potential for a dwelling with three or more bedrooms (the existing lawful use of the premises).

·     Under Table 2 of the Roma Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution the monetary equivalent for a 3 or more bedroom dwelling is $21,000-00.

·     As such, the proponent is entitled to a discount of:

13 X $21,000-00

= $273,000-00

 

 

AIC            =          $630,000-00 - $273,000-00

 

            =          $357,000-00

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.   Land to which the charge applies

 

This charge is levied in respect of an IDAS Development Application for Material Change of Use on Lot 9 (proposed lots 6, 12, 18, 36, 41, 42, 46, 49, 53, 61, 65, 68 & 72) on SP180949

3.   Person to which the charge must be paid

 

The adopted infrastructure charge of $357,000-00 is payable to the Maranoa Regional Council.

 

4.   When the charge is payable

 

The stated charge is to be paid prior to construction commencing.

 

       


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  8 May 2013

Councillor Report

Meeting: General  8 May 2013

Date: 2 May 2013

Item Number: 22.1

File Number: D13/16653

 

SUBJECT HEADING:                     Northern Road and Euthulla Road Intersection

Classification:                                  Open Access 

Author & Councillor’s Title:          Cr David Schefe

 

Councillor’s Recommendation:

That Council accept this report and advise the lead petitioner of the outcome of discussions with Main Roads.

 

 

Executive Summary:

Council received a letter from Dick and Anne Thomas on 13 December 2012.   Also a petition signed by 18 residents who live in the vicinity of the Euthella Road to Northern Road intersection.

 

The letter was presented to Council meeting on 27 February 2013 along with a detailed report from Council officers.  It was discussed that as Cr Schefe has previously expressed an interest in holding discussions with Main Roads over this very issue that he be nominated as a Council delegate to raise safety concerns with Main Roads.  It was suggested that we raise the intersection as a safety priority for further investigation.

 

Council’s decision was:

 

1.   Advise the applicant that Main Roads are responsible for the intersection. Any complaints on state controlled roads (excluding RMPC) should be sent directly to DTMR. In the event that complaints are accidently sent to MRC the complaint should be forwarded to the correct officer at DTMR. Likewise, DTMR forward any complaints they receive on council controlled roads to MRC and;

 

2.   Nominate Cr Schefe as a Council delegate to hold additional discussions with Main roads in conjunction with the engineering staff, for feedback to the full council.

 

Body of Report:

 

The meeting took place on the 3 April 2013 at Council’s infrastructure offices.

 Main Roads reply to the complaint was that they had already identified problems with this intersection and that it was scheduled for design in the 2013/2014 financial year budget and construction in the 2014/2015 financial year budget. Construction was to consist of widening the shoulders at this intersection. They were unsure of turning lanes at this stage until the detailed design work was done on this intersection.

It was suggested to Main Roads that as an interim or permanent measure to improve safety at this intersection, they could look at changing the speed limit, at the intersection, from 100km/hour to 80km/hour. They rejected this, as it doesn’t conform to their design standards.

 

We also took the opportunity to point out that the road resurfacing done from McCathy’s Gully to the Euthella intersection was falling apart and becoming dangerous. They acknowledged this and advised us that it was going to be resurfaced again.

 

Consultation:

Julian McEwan, Manager – Roads & Drainage North & Regional Parks and Gardens

Bruce Steele, Manager (Road System & Corridor) Downs South West Region / Roma Office, Program Delivery & Operations, Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Policy Implications:

Nil

Financial Resource Implications:

Nil

 

Supporting Documentation:

Nil