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General Meeting

 

Wednesday 11 December 2013

 

Roma Administration Centre

 

NOTICE OF MEETING

 

Date: 6 December 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 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 December 11, 2013 at 9.00am.

Julie Reitano

Chief Executive Officer

 


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item       Subject

No

1            Welcome

 

2            Present/Apologies

 

3            Confirmation of Minutes

              General  27 November 2013............................................................................................. 8

 

4            Business arising from Minutes

 

5            On the Table

5.1         Local Government Boundary Anomalies................................................... 36

Prepared by:      Tanya Mansfield, Manager - Facilities

Attachment 1:    Maps - Local Government Boundary Anomolies.............. 52

Attachment 2:    Map Showing General Locality of Lots.............................. 55  

 

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

 

11          Corporate, Community & Commercial Services

 

12          Infrastructure Services

12.1      Naming of Unnamed Roads........................................................................... 56

Prepared by:      Kim Edwards, Technical Officer - GIS/CAD

Attachment :      Roads to be named November 2013 with suggested names     58

12.2      Complaint/Request - Maintenance Grade & Repairs - Lindsay Berry - Pleasant Valley Access - Carnarvon Highway........................................................................ 64

Prepared by:      Kylie Fleischfresser, Specialist - Infrastructure Planning

Attachment 1:    Lindsay Berry - Complaint - Grade and Repair of Road Outside Entrance to Pleasant Valley - 19/10/2013......................... 69

Attachment 2:    Lindsay Berry - Complaint regarding condition of road 1714 Carnarvon Highway "Pleasant Valley".............................. 71

Attachment 3:    Initial Acknowledgement - Mr Lindsay A Berry - Complaint re Entrance to Property at 1714 Carnarvon Highway 'Pleasant Valley'     73

Attachment 4:    Acknowledgement Letter to Lindsay Berry Re Property Entrance Enquiry for 1714 Carnarvon Hwy....................................... 74

12.3      Request - Road Widening - Edinburgh Street, Mitchell.......................... 75

Prepared by:      Kylie Fleischfresser, Specialist - Infrastructure Planning

Attachment 1:    CRM_Carmel Case_Request for Road Widening - Edinburgh St, Mitchell..................................................................................... 79

Attachment 2:    Acknowledgement Letter to Carmel Case Re Request for Road Widening - Edinburgh St, Mitchell...................................... 80

12.4      Request for gravel upgrade - Dan & Lucy Warby - Warrong Road..... 81

Prepared by:      Kylie Fleischfresser, Specialist - Infrastructure Planning

Attachment 1:    Councillor Request - Cr. O'Neil - Dan & Lucy Warby - Gravelling Warrong Rd Mitchell.............................................................. 86

Attachment 2:    Acknowledgement Letter to Dan and Lucy Warby Re Request for Gravel Pavement to Warrong Rd......................................... 87

Attachment 3:    Dan & Lucy  Warby - Kilmorey Cattle Company - Mitchell - Complaint regarding Condition of Waroonga Tooloombilla Road - Urgent repairs needed - 27.03.13........................................ 88

Attachment 4:    Response Letter to Dan & Lucy Warby Re Waroonga Tooloombilla Road Maintenance................................................................ 90

Attachment 5:    Dan & Lucy  Warby - Kilmorey Cattle Company - Mitchell - Complaint regarding Condition of Waroonga Tooloombilla Road - Urgent repairs needed.......................................................... 92

12.5      Use of Personal Transporters - Surat......................................................... 95

Prepared by:      Michael Parker, Director - Infrastructure Services (Acting)

Attachment 1:    Map of Proposed Training Area - Use of Personal Transporters, Surat Lions Club.................................................................... 97

Attachment 2:    Copy of Draft Hire Agreement, Lions Club of Surat Re: Surat Safaris Hire of Personal Mobility Devices PMD............... 98

12.6      Council Policies for the Management of Roads..................................... 102

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

Attachment 1:    DRAFT - Policy (Council): Construction of Roads for Access to Property (V0.1)...................................................................... 105

Attachment 2:    DRAFT - Policy (Council): Property Accesses & Access Crossovers - Design, Construction & Maintenance (V0.1)................ 110

Attachment 3:    DRAFT - Policy (Council): Request for Capital Upgrade of Roads (V0.1)...................................................................................... 119

Attachment 4:    DRAFT - Policy (Council): Grids & Gates (V0.1)............ 122

Attachment 5:    Subordinate Local Law No. 1.16 (Gates and Grids) 2011 - Certified Copy....................................................................................... 130

Attachment 6:    DRAFT - Policy (Council): Works in Road Reserves (V0.1)....... 140

Attachment 7:    Subordinate Local Law No. 1.1 (Alteration or Improvement to Local Government Controlled Areas and Roads) 2011 - Certified Copy     145

12.7      Council Policy - Road Register................................................................... 154

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

Attachment :      DRAFT - Policy (Council) Road Register........................ 156

12.8      Council Policies - Road Network Design and Maintenance Standards 162

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

Attachment 1:    DRAFT - Policy (Council) Road Network Design Standards      164

Attachment 2:    DRAFT - Policy (Council) Road Network Maintenance Standards     169

12.9      Application to Permanently Close an Area of Road - Chrystal Street, Roma            172

Prepared by:      Michael Parker, Director - Infrastructure Services (Acting)

Attachment :      Map of Proposed Road Closure - Part of Chrystal Street & Duke Street, Roma......................................................................... 174

12.10    Register of Roads - 2013/14......................................................................... 175

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

Attachment 1:    MRC Rural Road Network Road Register Map DRAFT.V2 177

Attachment 2:    MRC Rural Road Network Road Register Index DRAFT.V2      197

Attachment 3:    MRC Urban Road Network Road Register Map - DRAFT.V2     209

Attachment 4:    MRC Urban Road Network Road Register Index DRAFT.V2     223

 

13          Development, Facilities & Environmental Services

13.1      Review Footpath Dining Liquor Licence Approval .............................. 232

Prepared by:      Sandra Crosby, Manager - Environmental Health, Compliance & Waste

Attachment 1:    Application for service of alcohol in footpath dining area-Royal Hotel-05122013.................................................................... 238

Attachment 2:    Insurance Information JLT-Local Law-05122013.......... 240

Attachment 3:    Legislative extracts-Local Law-05122013........................ 244

13.2      Appointment of Steve Mizen as Consulting Building Certifier (License No: A81158)                                                                                                                              246

Prepared by:      Danielle Pearn, Manager - Planning & Building Development

13.3      Request for Financial Support of the Maranoa Employment Expo .. 248

Prepared by:      Ryan Gittins, Coordinator - Economic Development

Attachment 1:    Maranoa BEST Committee - Request for Financial Support (including budget and letters of support) - Maranoa Employment Expo (20 Nov 2013)............................................................. 251

Attachment 2:    community grant acquittal from Maranoa BEST Employment Expo committee October 2013..................................................... 258

13.4      Material Change of Use - "Undefined Use" - Non-resident Workforce Accommodation (File: 2013/18637)............................................................ 272

Prepared by:      Danielle Pearn, Manager - Planning & Building Development

Attachment 1:    Body of Report...................................................................... 280

Attachment 2:    Development Plans............................................................. 298

Attachment 3:    SARA Response.................................................................. 306

13.5      Material Change of Use - "Extractive Industry" (File: 2013/18676).... 308

Prepared by:      Danielle Pearn, Manager - Planning & Building Development

Attachment 1:    Body of Report...................................................................... 318

Attachment 2:    Development Plans............................................................. 335

Attachment 3:    SARA Concurrence Agency Response.......................... 337

13.6      Material Change of Use - "Service Station", Environmentally Relevant Activity (ERA) 8 - Chemical Storage & Reconfiguring a Lot (1 Lot into 2 Lots + Access Easement) (File: 2012/18164)............................................................................................ 356

Prepared by:      Danielle Pearn, Manager - Planning & Building Development

Attachment 1:    Body of Report...................................................................... 371

Attachment 2:    Department of Transport and Main Roads Response... 389

Attachment 3:    Development Plans............................................................. 400

13.7      Change to Service Levels Injune Pool ..................................................... 407

Prepared by:      Amanda Schneekloth, Coordinator - Council Buildings & Structures

Attachment :      Injune Pool Operating Hours and Attachments............. 410

13.8      Site relocation - Booringa Blokes Men's Shed Inc................................ 411

Prepared by:      Josephine Horsfall, Coordinator - Property & Legal

Attachment 1:    Original Council Report  8 May 2013............................... 413

Attachment 2:    Letter from The Booringa Blokes Men's Shed requesting permission to place a shed on old SES grounds in Mitchell      416

13.9      Request for a Negotiated Decision Notice – Development Permit for Material Change of Use for “Motel” (25 Units and Manager’s Residence) and Reconfiguration of a Lot (Access Easement)(File: 2012/18397)......... 419

Prepared by:      Danielle Pearn, Manager - Planning & Building Development

Attachment 1:    Body of Report...................................................................... 421

Attachment 2:    Request for Negotiated Decision Notice ........................ 424

Attachment 3:    Decision Notice ................................................................... 430

13.10    Request for a Negotiated Decision Notice - Development Permit for Material Change of Use for "Extractive Industry" (File: 2013/18566)................................ 459

Prepared by:      Danielle Pearn, Manager - Planning & Building Development

Attachment 1:    Body of Report...................................................................... 461

Attachment 2:    Request for Negotiated Decision Notice......................... 464

Attachment 3:    Decision Notice Approval................................................... 466

13.11    Application for Permanent Road Closure................................................ 522

Prepared by:      Josephine Horsfall, Coordinator - Property & Legal

Attachment 1:    Application for Permenant Road Closure - Northern Bounday of Lot 49 on WAL53326................................................................. 524

Attachment 2:    Area Maps for requested Road Closure -  Northern Boundary of Lot  49 on WAL53326 - Wallumbilla......................................... 527

13.12    Proposal to Alter the Boundaries of 16 Localities................................. 529

Prepared by:      Tanya Mansfield, Manager - Facilities

Attachment :      Map Showing Affected Lots............................................... 531

13.13    Funding Application - Queensland State Government Regional Services Program                                                                                                                              541

Prepared by:      Ryan Gittins, Coordinator - Economic Development

13.14    Approval of flood mapping and associated data for use with the Queensland Development Code........................................................................................ 543

Prepared by:      Danielle Pearn, Manager - Planning & Building Development

Attachment 1:    Roma Adopted Flood Hazard Map.................................... 546

Attachment 2:    Flood Hazard Criteria ......................................................... 547

 

Status Reports

 

14          Office of the CEO

 

15          Corporate, Community & Commercial Services

15.1      Business Activity Report - Saleyards and Quarry................................. 549

Prepared by:      Larissa Pears, Coordinator - Community & Commercial Support & Administration

Attachment 1:    Roma Saleyards - Monthly Business Unit Financial Report - October 2013........................................................................ 550

Attachment 2:    Roma Quarry - Monthly Business Unit Financial Report - October 2013....................................................................................... 556

 

16          Corporate Services

 

17          Infrastructure Services

 

18          Commercial Business

 

19          Building, Facilities & Environmental Services

 

Next General Meeting

 

 

Confidential Items

 

In accordance with the provisions of section 275 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, a local government may resolve to close a meeting to the public to discuss confidential items that it’s Councillors or members consider it necessary to close the meeting.

 

C           Confidential Items

C.1        Request for Discount after Late Payment of Rates

              Classification:      Closed Access

Local Government  Regulation 2012 Section 275(d) rating concessions.

C.2        Request for Regional Domestic Water Service outside of the Regional Domestic Water Service Area

              Classification:      Closed Access

Local Government  Regulation 2012 Section 275(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.(Public knowledge of a concession could prompt applications from properties outside of the current Regional Domestic Service Area.)

C.3        Request for Discount after Late Payment of Rates

              Classification:      Closed Access

Local Government  Regulation 2012 Section 275(d) rating concessions.

C.4        Request for Concession

              Classification:      Closed Access

Local Government  Regulation 2012 Section 275(d) rating concessions.

C.5        Request for Rates Exemption

              Classification:      Closed Access

Local Government  Regulation 2012 Section 275(d) rating concessions.

C.6        Roma Flood Mitigation Stage 1 Levee Construction - Possible Adverse Impacts

              Classification:      Closed Access

Local Government  Regulation 2012 Section 275(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.

C.7        Council Purchase of Land and Improvements, 1 McPhie Street, Roma

              Classification:      Closed Access

Local Government  Regulation 2012 Section 275(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.

C.8        Request for Discount

              Classification:      Closed Access

Local Government  Regulation 2012 Section 275(d) rating concessions.

C.9        Glencoe Road, Access through "Surprise" and "Glencoe" to "Drysdale Ponds"

              Classification:      Closed Access

Local Government  Regulation 2012 Section 275(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.

 

Councillor Business

 

20          Councillor Business

 

 

Closure


Minutes of the General Meeting of maranoa Regional Council held at Roma Administration Centre on 27 November 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. D J Schefe, Chief Executive Officer - Julie Reitano, Coordinator Corporate Communications - Jane Frith, and Kelly Rogers Minutes Officer in attendance.

 

AS REQUIRED

(Acting) Director Infrastructure Services - Michael Parker, Director Development, Facilities & Environmental Services - Rob Hayward, Manager Community Services - Julie Neil, Manager Planning & Building Development - Danielle Pearn, Coordinator Housing - Margaret Langton.

 

GUESTS

 

Jo Tinnion & Cecile Peille representing BMT WBM Pty Ltd.

 

WELCOME

 

The Mayor welcomed all present and declared the meeting open at 9.08am, noting that Cr. Denton would be a late arrival to the meeting due to attendance at a funeral.

 

APOLOGIES   

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/49

Moved Cr Chambers                                                      Seconded Cr Wason

 

That apologies be received and leave of absence granted for Cr. Price  for this meeting, due to her attendance as Council’s representative at a number of forums.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      7/0

 

 

Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/50

Moved Cr Flynn                                                             Seconded Cr Chambers  

 

That the minutes of the General Meeting (20-13.11.13) held on 13 November 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

 

The Mayor invited Jo Tinnion & Cecile Peille of  BMT WBM Pty Ltd. to attend the Chambers at 11.30am to provide Council an initial verbal overview of key themes identified at the Community Workshops held in the Mitchell & Amby on 26 November 2013.  The workshops sought community input into developing potential flood mitigation options in Mitchell and Amby.    The update was provided during a short intermission in Council’s 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

 

CORPORATE, Community & Commercial Services

 

Item Number:                                    10.1

File Number: D13/51197

Subject Heading:                         Council Initiated Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes

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

Executive Summary: 

As part of Council’s Draft Community Engagement Strategy, Council has initiated a number of Advisory Committees to seek community and stakeholder input on key projects and businesses of Council.  Feedback, or the outcomes of these forums, assists Council to identify priorities, inform decisions and develop future strategies and policies.

 

This report provided a copy of the confirmed meeting minutes of the advisory committees that held meetings during the months of October & November 2013.

 

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/51

Moved Cr O'Neil                                                            Seconded Cr Wason  

That Council receive and note the confirmed minutes of the following Advisory Committee Meetings:

 

·         Roma CBD Advisory Committee Meeting – 22/10/13

·         Roma CBD Advisory Committee Recommendations (22/10/13)

·         Roma Saleyards Advisory Committee Meeting & Design Workshop – 11/09/13

·         Airport Advisory Committee Meeting – 02/10/13

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      7/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Elected Members & Community Engagement

 


 

Item Number:                                    11.1

File Number: D13/54002

Subject Heading:                         South West Partnership Council

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Julie Neil, Manager - Community Services

Executive Summary: 

The South West Partnership Council (SWPC) is an opportunity for government, non government, private and public sectors to collaborate, coordinate and communicate primary health care initiatives within the South West. The goal is to facilitate improved health outcomes for residents through integrated and seamless systems.

 

The SWPC invites Maranoa Regional Council to become an active member.

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/52

Moved Cr Newman                                                        Seconded Cr Chambers  

That Council endorse:

 

·    A partnership between Maranoa Regional Council and the South West Partnership Council;

 

  • The Manager Community Services as Council’s nominated representative;

 

·    The Manager Community Services to liaise with the five other South West Councils to   ascertain their respective interest.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      7/0

 

Responsible Officer

Manager - Community Services

 

 

Development, Facilities & Environmental Services

 

Item Number:                                    13.1

File Number: D13/53324

Subject Heading:                         Waste Fees and Charges

Location:                                          Council Facilities

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Margaret Milla, Coordinator - Waste

Executive Summary: 

Between 30 August and 31 October, the Roma waste facility weighbridge has recorded over 3,200 tonnes of mixed construction and demolition (builders’) waste and over 1,600 tonnes of commercial and industrial waste.  The current fee structure does not provide cost recovery for the facility or a means to fund future works required at the facility such as construction of new cells, landfill closure and rehabilitation and development of a new landfill facility when required.  The current fees work out to approximately $10 per tonne.  The day to day operational costs have been calculated at approximately $40 to $45 per tonne of waste delivered to this site.

 

The proposed fees will initially provide cost recovery to Council for daily operating costs.

 

 

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/53

Moved Cr Schefe                                                           Seconded Cr Flynn  

 

1.      That Council adopt the waste fees and charges as follows:

 

Commercial & Industrial (C&I)

-       General waste from commercial & industrial premises

All tandem trailers, light trucks, medium rigid, heavy rigid, semi trailers etc to be weighed

$48/tonne or $15/m3 (at Waste facilities with no weighbridge – prior approval required)

Construction & Demolition (C&D)

-      Builders’ waste

All tandem trailers, light trucks, medium rigid, heavy rigid, semi trailers etc to be weighed

 

$48/tonne (mixed load) or $15/m3 (waste facilities with no weighbridge – prior approval required)

$24/tonne (separated load) or $8/m3 (waste facilities with no weighbridge

Concrete – clean

$30/tonne or $30/m3

C&I and C&D –

To save vehicles from having to enter site twice to be weighed.

 

Ute

$15

Trailer (6x4 box trailer)

$15

Ute & trailer (6x4 box trailer)

$25

 

 

Dead animals

As per current fees and charges

 

 

Other regulated waste

Considered case by case upon application

 

 

Green waste – domestic

No charge

Green waste (with root balls, stumps, large trunks)

$30/tonne

Green waste – commercial

$15/tonne

Pallets & timber packing crates

$15/tonne

Power poles or treated poles

$40 per pole

 

 

Clean soil

No charge

Low level contaminated soil (suitable for day cover)

$35/tonne

High level contaminated soil (not suitable for day cover)

POA – test results required

Asbestos

$132.00/tonne

Scrap steel, car bodies, white goods

No charge

Batteries

No charge

E-waste

No charge

Motor oil

No charge

 

 

Tyres

As per current fees and charges

 

 

Domestic waste (excluding asbestos & tyres)

No charge

 

2.     The new fee structure will apply to all commercial operators currently using the waste facility, after a notice period of no less than 6 weeks.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      7/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Waste

 

 

Item Number:                                    13.2

File Number: D13/55364

Subject Heading:                         Request for Refund of Development Application Fees

Location:                                          King Street, Surat

Applicant:                                         Surat Golf Club

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Mark  Westbrook, Coordinator - Building Certification

 

Executive Summary: 

The Surat Golf Club have requested a refund of Building Application fees ($655.20) paid to Council for the establishment of a new club house.  The club has made application for State Government funding to establish a new club house (this was required as part of the application process).

 

The existing club house suffered a termite infestation rendering the club house unusable due to structural damage.

 

The Surat Golf Club is a community sports organisation run by volunteers.  The loss of revenue to Council is minimal compared to the benefit the Surat Golf Club provides to the community. 

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/54

Moved Cr Newman                                                        Seconded Cr O'Neil  

That Council refund all application fees ($655.20) prescribed for approval of the proposed works.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      7/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Building Certification

 

 

Item Number:                                    13.3

File Number: D13/55411

Subject Heading:                         Request for Refund of Development Application Fees

Location:                                          49 Bungil Street, Roma

Applicant:                                         Maranoa Kindergarten

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Mark  Westbrook, Coordinator - Building Certification

Executive Summary: 

The Maranoa Kindergarten have requested a refund of the Development Application Fees paid to Council ($1,021.77) for Building Additions and Alterations at 49 Bungil Street, Roma, following receipt of a grant to proceed with the works.

 

Maranoa Kindergarten is a ‘Not-for-Profit’ organisation.  The loss of revenue to Council for this application is minimal compared to the social and educational benefits the kindergarten provides to the community.

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/55

Moved Cr Wason                                                           Seconded Cr Chambers  

That Council refund all application fees ($1,021.77) prescribed for approval of the proposed works.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      7/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Building Certification

 


 

Item Number:                                    13.4

File Number: D13/55431

Subject Heading:                            AssesSable Building Works – Residential Outbuilding Exceeding 120m2 in the Rural Zone (448.65m2) (File: 2013/18788)

Location:                                          Lot 6 Hartleys Lane Roma (Lot 6 on SP184947)

Applicant:                                         Sunshine Sheds & Garages

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Mark  Westbrook, Coordinator - Building Certification

Executive Summary:  

Sunshine Sheds & Garages have made application for Assessable Building Works for a relaxation of the residential outbuilding maximum size in the Rural Zone.

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/56

Moved Cr Newman                                                        Seconded Cr Chambers  

That Council not approve the application for Assessable Building Works (Residential Outbuilding exceeding 120m2 in the Rural Zone) at Lot 6 Hartleys Lane Roma, due to non-compliance with the Rural Area Code contained in the Bungil Shire Planning Scheme.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      7/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Building Certification

 

 

Item Number:                                    13.5

File Number: D13/56258

Subject Heading:                         Renewal of Special Lease 200690, being Lot A on DL419 Reserve for Gravel purposes, R28 Dublin - Res 90-90A

Location:                                          Lot A on DL419 Reserve for Gravel Purposes

Applicant:                                         Department of Natural Resources and Mines

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Josephine Horsfall, Coordinator - Property & Legal

Executive Summary: 

The Department of Natural Resources and Mines sought Council’s views on an Application for Renewal of Special Lease 200690, being Lot A on DL419, Reserve for Gravel purposes, R28 Dublin – Res 90-90A.

 

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/57

Moved Cr O'Neil                                                            Seconded Cr Chambers  

That Council advise the Department of Natural Resources and Mines that the reserve is still required for its gazetted purpose and Council has no objection to the application for renewal of Special Lease 200690, being Lot A on DL419, Reserve for Gravel purposes conditional upon the following:

 

1.      All boundary fencing is to be maintained in stock proof condition for the term of the lease;

 

2.      Lessee must implement suitable control to manage and or eliminate pest plants;

 

3.      Lessee must participate in Local Government coordinated baiting campaigns for the management and control of pest animals;

 

4.      Should the parcel of land have a road managed by local government and/or state government, the road is to be fenced out to increase safety of motorised transport.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      7/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Property & Legal

 

 

Item Number:                                    13.6

File Number: D13/56302

Subject Heading:                         Renewal of Term Lease 221644, being Lot 25 on WV1834 Reserve for Water purposes, R339 Waldegrave - Res 5354

Location:                                          Lot 25 on WV1834 Reserve for Water Purposes

Applicant:                                         Department of Natural Resources and Mines

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Josephine Horsfall, Coordinator - Property & Legal

Executive Summary: 

The Department of Natural Resources and Mines sought Council’s views on an Application for Renewal of Term Lease 221644, being Lot 25 on WV1834, Reserve for Water purposes, R339 Waldegrave – Res 5354.

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/58

Moved Cr Chambers                                                      Seconded Cr Flynn  

Council advise the Department of Natural Resources and Mines that the reserve is still required for its gazetted purpose and Council has no objection to the application for renewal of Term Lease 221644, being Lot 25 on WV1834, Reserve for Water purposes conditional upon the following:

 

1.      All boundary fencing is to be maintained in stock proof condition for the term of the  lease;

 

2.      Lessee must implement suitable control to manage and or eliminate pest plants;

 

3.      Lessee must participate in Local Government coordinated baiting campaigns for the management and control of pest animals;

 

4.      Should the parcel of land have a road managed by local government and or state government, the road is to be fenced out to increase safety of motorised transport.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      7/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Property & Legal

 


 

Item Number:                                    13.7

File Number: D13/56385

Subject Heading:                         Renewal of Term Lease 221757, being Lot 10 on TM47 Reserve for Camping & Water purposes, R7 Tomoo - Res 15390

Location:                                          Lot 10 on R7 Tomoo, Reserve Camping for Water Purposes

Applicant:                                         Department of Natural Resources and Mines

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Josephine Horsfall, Coordinator - Property & Legal

Executive Summary: 

The Department of Natural Resources and Mines sought Council’s views on an Application for Renewal of Term Lease 221757, being Lot 10 on TM47, Reserve for Camping and Water purposes.

 

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/59

Moved Cr O'Neil                                                            Seconded Cr Wason  

Council advise the Department of Natural Resources and Mines that the reserve is still required for its gazetted purpose and Council has no objection to the application for renewal of Term Lease 221757, being Lot 10 on TM47, Reserve for Camping and Water purposes conditional upon the following:

 

1.      All boundary fencing is to be maintained in stock proof condition for the term of the lease;

 

2.      Lessee must implement suitable control to manage and/or eliminate pest plants;

 

3.      Lessee must participate in Local Government coordinated baiting campaigns for the management and control of pest animals;

 

4.      Should the parcel of land have a road managed by local government and/or state government, the road is to be fenced out to increase safety of motorised transport.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      7/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Property & Legal

 

 

Item Number:                                    13.8

File Number: D13/56423

Subject Heading:                         Renewal of Term Lease 221464, being Lot B on EG266 Reserve for Camping & Water purposes, R36 Elgin - Res 4451

Location:                                          Lot B on EG266 Reserve for Camping & Water Purposes

Applicant:                                         Department of Natural Resources and Mines

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Josephine Horsfall, Coordinator - Property & Legal

Executive Summary: 

The Department of Natural Resources and Mines sought Council’s views on an Application for renewal of Term Lease 221464, being Lot B on EG266 Reserve for Camping & Water purposes, R36 Elgin - Res 4451.

 

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/60

Moved Cr Wason                                                           Seconded Cr Newman  

Council advise the Department of Natural Resources and Mines that the reserve is still required for its gazetted purpose and Council has no objection to the application for renewal of Term Lease 221464, being Lot B on EG266 Reserve for Camping & Water purposes conditional upon the following:

 

1.      All boundary fencing is to be maintained in stock proof condition for the term of the lease;

 

2.    Lessee must implement suitable control to manage and or eliminate pest plants;

 

3.    Lessee must participate in Local Government coordinated baiting campaigns for the management and control of pest animals;

 

4.    Should the parcel of land have a road managed by local government and or state government, the road is to be fenced out to increase safety of motorised transport.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      7/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Property & Legal

 

 

Item Number:                                    13.9

File Number: D13/56751

Subject Heading:                         Material Change of Use - "Extractive Industry" (File: 2013/18610)

Location:                                          "Ballaroo" 44 Begonia Road, BEGONIA QLD 4417 (Lot 5 on SP106996)

Applicant:                                         NJ Contracting Pty Ltd C/- Frances van Riet

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

Executive Summary: 

The application sought approval for a Material Change of Use to establish an “Extractive Industry”, on land at “Ballaroo” 44 Begonia Road, Begonia (described as Lot 5 on SP106996). The development involves extracting between 5,000t to 100,000t of quarry material per year, intended for civil construction purposes.

 

The application is subject to Impact Assessment against the relevant provisions of Warroo Shire Planning Scheme 2004.  No submissions were received during the public notification period (6/9/13 to 27/9/13).

 


 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/61

Moved Cr Schefe                                                           Seconded Cr Newman  

That the application for Material Change of Use – “Extractive Industry”, on land at “Ballaroo” 44 Begonia Road, Roma (described as Lot 5 on SP106996), be approved subject to the following conditions:

 

Preamble

 

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

 

The approved use may not commence until the Environmental Authority has been     given in relation to Environmentally Relevant activities prescribed under the Environmental Protection Act 1994.

 

General

 

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 – “Extractive Industry” in accordance with the approved plans:

Plan/Document number

Plan/Document name

Date

Drawing No.001

Proposed Development Ballaroo North Pit

NA

Drawing No.002

Proposed Development Ballaroo North Pit (with satellite image)

NA

NJC-SWP-030

Standard Work Procedure Weed & Pest Management

04/07/2013

NJC-SMMP-013

Emergency Response Plan

07/06/2012

NJC-SMMP-026

Activity Based Management Plan

22/03/2013

NJC-SMMP-012

Environmental Management Plan

17/12/2012

D5

Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines – Stormwater Drainage Design D5 Design Guidelines

03/2012

D6

Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines - Site Regrading Design Guidelines

03/2012

 

4.       During the course of the development works, the developer shall ensure that all works are carried out by appropriately qualified persons and the developer and the persons carrying out and supervising the work shall be responsible for all aspects of the works, including public and worker safety, and shall ensure adequate barricades, signage and other warning devices are in place at all times.

 

5.       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.

 

6.       The developer is responsible for locating and protecting any Council and public utility services, infrastructure and assets that may be impacted on during construction of the development.  Any damage to existing infrastructure (kerb, road pavement, existing underground assets, etc) that is attributable to the progress of works on the site or vehicles associated with the development of the site shall be immediately rectified in accordance with the asset owners’ requirements and specifications and to the satisfaction of the asset owners’ representative(s).

 

7.       All works 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 CMDG, (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.

 

 

Latest versions

 

8.       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

 

9.       Stormwater, erosion and sediment control is to be managed as shown in the Activity Based Management Plan prepared by NJ Contracting dated 22.03.2013 in accordance with the CMDG – D5 Design Guidelines ‘Stormwater Drainage Design’.

 

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

 

11.     At the end of operations, remediation of the site is to occur after consultation with the landowner generally in accordance with the program shown in the Activity Based Management Plan prepared NJ Contracting dated 22.03.2013.

 

12.     Weeds and pests are to be monitored and controlled in accordance with the Standard Work Procedure Weed and Pest Management Plan prepared by NJ Contracting dated 04.07.2013.

 

Erosion Control

 

13.     If there is a possibility of erosion or silt or other materials being washed off the property being developed during the development process, the developer must document and implement a management plan that prevents this from occurring.

 

14.     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

 

15.     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.

 

16.     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

 

17.     The site must be provided with on-site water supply with sufficient capacity to meet operational needs, including watering to minimise dust nuisance.

 

18.     Reticulated sewerage is unavailable to the development site. A development permit for plumbing and drainage works shall be sought from Council for any onsite sewerage system provided to the development.

 

19.     All onsite sewerage systems shall be designed in accordance with Division 4 – Standards for Sewerage Supply of the Warroo Shire Planning Scheme.

 

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.

 

Access, Roads, Landscaping and Lighting

 

21.     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.

 

22.     All vehicular access and related items must comply with (i) the development approval conditions, (ii) any relevant provisions in the planning scheme for the area including Division 2: “Standards for Roads, Car Parking, Access and Manoeuvring Areas”, (iii) Council’s standard designs for such work where such designs exist, (iv) the CMDG Design Guidelines – D1 ‘Geometric Road Design’ 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.     Any damage to roads and infrastructure that is attributable to the progress of works on the development site or vehicles associated with the development of the site, must be repaired to Council’s satisfaction.

 

24.     All weather vehicle access shall be provided for traffic movement within the development site.

 

25.     Unsealed internal roads are to be watered upon receipt of any complaint regarding dust nuisance caused by vehicle movements to and from the site, as determined by and to the satisfaction of Council.

 

Earthworks

 

26.     All earthworks for the development shall be undertaken in accordance with Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines (CMDG) D6 ‘Site Regrading’ Design Guidelines.

 

Operations of Approved Use

 

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

 

28.     All approved uses must be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the approved management plans.

 

29.     Hours of operation of the approved use are limited to 6am-6pm Monday to Sunday.  No operations on Public Holidays.

 

 

30.     At the end of operations, remediation of the site is to occur after consultation with the landowner and generally in accordance with the Activity Based Management Plan prepared NJ Contracting dated 22.03.2013.

 

Advertising Signs

 

31.     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.

 

32.     Any free-standing advertising signage or structure to be constructed on site shall be designed by an RPEQ (Structural) Engineer and certification provided for both design and construction. 

 

Infrastructure & Impact Contributions

 

33.     A local roads additional impacts charge will be paid to Maranoa Regional Council in accordance with the Local Roads Additional Impacts Charges Schedule attached to and forming part of these conditions.

 

34.     The applicant may enter into an Infrastructure Agreement with Council in a standard format to be provided by Council. This agreement will show details of charges, review period and dispute resolution procedures.

 

Avoiding Nuisance

 

35.     No nuisance is to be caused to adjoining properties and occupiers by the way of smoke, dust, rubbish, contaminant, stormwater discharge or siltation at any time, including non-working hours.

 

36.     The area and its surrounds shall be kept in an orderly fashion, free of rubbish and clear of weeds.  The approved development and the premises are to be maintained in a clean and tidy condition and not to pose any health and safety risks to the community.

 

No Cost to Council

 

37.     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.

 

38.     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 any use commencing onsite.

 

 

Local Roads Additional Impact Charges Schedule

 

A local roads additional impacts charge of $0.50 per tonne will be paid to Maranoa Regional Council for all extractive industry materials transported to and from the site. This amount will be increased or decreased annually by a percentage equivalent to the change in All groups consumer price index for Brisbane published by the Australian Statistician. This condition is required because the development will impact on the local roads when extractive industry materials are carried along those local roads.

 

The payment of the local roads additional impacts charge must be made within 14 days of the end of each 3 month period, with the periods starting with the commencement of the use/activity. The extractive industry operator must calculate the payment. If no payment is made within the set time, the Council may demand payment based on the maximum approved annual production capacity of the activity/use divided by 4.

 

If the extractive industry operator does not pay the local roads additional impacts charge for two consecutive periods, the Council can require the holder of the development approval to pay the local roads additional impacts charge as a debt due to Council.

 

The holder of the development approval or the extractive industry operator may ask for the local roads additional impacts charge to be reviewed once in every three year period after the approval for the activity/use was given. The review will take account of the rates and methodology applying to similar operators in the Council Area and the facts and circumstances applying to this approved activity/use.

 

The local roads additional impacts charge covers all roads in the Maranoa Regional Council Area where heavy vehicles of the type used in this activity/use are permitted to travel. Despite the payment of a local roads additional impacts charge, the Council may stop the extractive industry operator from using particular roads by written notice because of the level of damage being caused or may be caused to those particular local roads by the addition to total road use of heavy vehicles associated with the extractive industry.

 

Council or its representatives is entitled to inspect, copy and audit any records which may help to prove the actual tonnes of extractive industry material carried by the extractive industry operator for the purposes of assessing the local roads additional impacts charge.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      7/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Planning

 

Item Number:                                    13.10

File Number: D13/57024

Subject Heading:                         Material Change of Use - "Extractive Industry" (File: 2013/18666)

Location:                                          824 Crossroads Road, Jackson North QLD 4426 (Lot 6 & 7 on Plan WV409)

Applicant:                                         SR & ML Phelps C/- Struxi Design

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

Executive Summary: 

The application sought to carry out a Material Change of Use – “Extractive Industry”, situated at 824 Crossroads Road, Jackson North QLD 4426, and described as Lot 6 & 7 on WV409.  The development involves extracting and screening between 5,000t to 100,000t of quarry material per year.

 

The proposed development, as recommended for approval, is consistent with the provisions of the Bendemere Shire Planning Scheme including the DEOs and Rural Zone Code.

 

 

Discussion:

Council determined that the matter should lay on the table pending further clarification of intended road access points for the applicant in conducting business.  A ‘Mover’ and ‘Seconder’ for the motion was recorded as displayed below, however, no vote was taken on the motion at that time.

 

 

Moved Cr Flynn                                                             Seconded Cr Wason  

That the application for a Material Change of Use - “Extractive Industry”, on land at 824 Crossroads Rd, Jackson North QLD 4426, and described as Lots 6 & 7 on WV409, be approved subject to the following conditions:

 

 

 

Preamble

 

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

 

The approved use may not commence until the relevant Environmental Authority has been given in relation to Environmentally Relevant Activities prescribed under the Environmental Protection Act 1994.

 

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 a Material Change of Use – “Extractive Industry” in accordance with the approved plans:

 

Plan/Document number

Plan/Document name

Date

1430.13804

Sheet 002, Issue B Locality Plan         

19 June 2013

1430.13804

Sheet 003, Issue C        Site Plan         

24 June 2013

1430.13804

Sheet 101, Issue A Office Floor Plan

15 July 2013

1430.13804

Sheet 401, Issue A Office Elevations

15 July 2013

 

Site Based Management Plan Lots 6 & 7 WV409, Crossroads Road, Yuleba North prepared by Struxi Design

 

 

4.         During the course of the development works, the developer shall ensure that all works are carried out by appropriately qualified persons and the developer and the persons carrying out and supervising the work shall be responsible for all aspects of the works, including public and worker safety, and shall ensure adequate barricades, signage and other warning devices are in place at all times.

 

5.         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.

 

6.         The developer is responsible for locating and protecting any Council and public utility services, infrastructure and assets that may be impacted on during construction of the development.  Any damage to existing infrastructure (kerb, road pavement, existing underground assets, etc) that is attributable to the progress of works on the site or vehicles associated with the development of the site shall be immediately rectified in accordance with the asset owners’ requirements and specifications and to the satisfaction of the asset owners’ representative(s).

 

7.         All works 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 CMDG, (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.

 

 

 

Latest versions

 

8.         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

 

9.         Stormwater, erosion and sediment control is to be managed as shown in the Stormwater Management Plan, Section 4.3 of the Site Based Management Plan prepared by StruXi Design in accordance with the CMDG – D5 Design Guidelines ‘Stormwater Drainage Design’.

 

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

 

11.        At the end of operations, remediation of the site is to occur after consultation with the landowner generally in accordance with the Rehabilitation Plan, Section 4.4 shown in the Site Based Management Plan prepared by StruXi Design.

 

12.        Weeds and pests are to be monitored and controlled in accordance with the Weed Control and Management, Section 4.2.4 shown in the Site Based Management Plan prepared by StruXi Design.

 

Services Provisions

 

13.        The site must be provided with on-site water supply with sufficient capacity to meet operational needs, including watering to minimise dust nuisance.

 

14.        Reticulated sewerage is unavailable to the development site. A development permit for plumbing and drainage works shall be sought from Council for any onsite sewerage system provided to the development.

 

15.        All onsite sewerage systems shall be designed in accordance with Schedule 5 – Standards for Sewerage Supply of the Bendemere Shire Planning Scheme.

 

16.        The site must be provided with an electricity supply generator to service the approved use.

 

Access

 

17.        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.

 

18.        All vehicle accesses intersecting the Wild Dog Barrier Fence are to be constructed in accordance with regulations and standards required by the Authority of Land Protection (Pest and Stock Management) Act 2002.

 

19.        All weather vehicle access shall be provided for traffic movement within the development site.

 

20.        Unsealed internal roads are to be watered upon receipt of any complaint regarding dust nuisance caused by vehicle movements to and from the site, as determined by and to the satisfaction of Council.

 

21.        All vehicular access and related items must comply with (i) the development approval conditions, (ii) any relevant provisions in the planning scheme for the area including Division 2: “Standards for Roads, Car Parking, Access and Manoeuvring Areas”, (iii) Council’s standard designs for such work where such designs exist, (iv) the CMDG Design Guidelines – D1 ’Geometric Road Design’ 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.

 

22.        Any damage to Council 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.

 

Infrastructure and Impact Contributions

 

23.        A local roads additional impacts charge will be paid to Maranoa Regional Council in accordance with the Local Roads Additional Impacts Charges Schedule attached to and forming part of these conditions.

 

24.        The applicant may enter into an Infrastructure Agreement with Council in a standard format to be provided by Council. This agreement will show details of charges, review period and dispute resolution procedures.

 

Earthworks

 

25.        All earthworks for the development are to be undertaken in accordance with Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines (CMDG) D6 ‘Site Regrading’ Design Guidelines.

 

Erosion Control

 

26.        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. 

 

27.        If there is a possibility of erosion or silt or other materials being washed off the property being developed during the development process, the developer must document and implement a management plan that prevents this from occurring.

 

Rubbish Collection

 

28.        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.

 

Avoiding Nuisance

 

29.        No nuisance is to be caused to adjoining properties and occupiers by the way of smoke, dust, rubbish, contaminant, stormwater discharge or siltation at any time, including non-working hours.

 

30.        The area and its surrounds shall be kept in an orderly fashion, free of rubbish and clear of weeds.  The approved development and the premises are to be maintained in a clean and tidy condition and not to pose any health and safety risks to the community

 

 

 

 

 

Advertising Signs

 

31.        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.

 

32.        Any free-standing advertising signage or structure to be constructed on site shall be designed by an RPEQ (Structural) Engineer and certification provided for both design and construction. 

 

Operations of the approved use

 

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

 

34.        All approved uses must be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the approved management plans.

 

35.        Hours of operation of the approved use are limited to 6am-6pm Monday to Sunday.  No operations on Public Holidays.

 

36.        At the end of operations, remediation of the site is to occur after consultation with the landowner and generally in accordance with Section 4.4. of the Site Based Management Plan prepared by StruXi Design

 

No Cost to Council

 

37.        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.

 

38.        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.

 

Local Roads Additional Impact Charges Schedule

 

A local roads additional impacts charge of $0.50 per tonne will be paid to Maranoa Regional Council for all extractive industry materials transported to and from the site. This amount will be increased or decreased annually by a percentage equivalent to the change in All groups consumer price index for Brisbane published by the Australian Statistician. This condition is required because the development will impact on the local roads when extractive industry materials are carried along those local roads.

 

The payment of the local roads additional impacts charge must be made within 14 days of the end of each 3 month period, with the periods starting with the commencement of the use/activity. The extractive industry operator must calculate the payment. If no payment is made within the set time, the Council may demand payment based on the maximum approved annual production capacity of the activity/use divided by 4. If the extractive industry operator does not pay the local roads additional impacts charge for two consecutive periods, the Council can require the holder of the development approval to pay the local roads additional impacts charge as a debt due to Council.

 

The holder of the development approval or the extractive industry operator may ask for the local roads additional impacts charge to be reviewed once in every three year period after the approval for the activity/use was given. The review will take account of the rates and methodology applying to similar operators in the Council Area and the facts and circumstances applying to this approved activity/use.

 

 

The local roads additional impacts charge covers all roads in the Maranoa Regional Council Area where heavy vehicles of the type used in this activity/use are permitted to travel. Despite the payment of a local roads additional impacts charge, the Council may stop the extractive industry operator from using particular roads by written notice because of the level of damage being caused or may be caused to those particular local roads by the addition to total road use of heavy vehicles associated with the extractive industry.

 

Council or its representatives is entitled to inspect, copy and audit any records which may help to prove the actual tonnes of extractive industry material carried by the extractive industry operator for the purposes of assessing the local roads additional impacts charge.

 

 

 

Item Number:                                    13.11

File Number: D13/57313

Subject Heading:                         Material Change of Use - "Extractive Industry" and Environmentally Relevant Activity 16 Extractive and Screening Activities (File: 2012/18422)

Location:                                          Yuleba Surat Road, Yuleba QLD 4427 (Lot 2 on SP197617)

Applicant:                                         Yuleba Minerals Pty Ltd C/- Greg Moore

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

 

Executive Summary: 

The application sought approval for a Material Change of Use to establish an “Extractive Industry” and Environmentally Relevant Activity 16 – Extractive & Screening Activities, on land at Yuleba Surat Road, Yuleba (described as Lot 2 on SP197617).

 

The application is subject to Impact Assessment against the relevant provisions of Bendemere Shire Planning Scheme 2006 including the DEO’s and Rural Zone Code.  Public notification was carried out between 14 May 2013 to 12 June 2013, and no submissions were received.

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/62

Moved Cr Wason                                                           Seconded Cr Newman  

That the application for Material Change of Use – Extractive Industry and Environmentally Relevant Activity 16 – Extractive & Screening Activities, on land at Yuleba Surat Road, Yuleba (described as Lot 2 on SP197617, be approved subject to the following conditions:

 

Preamble

 

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) 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 – “Extractive Industry” and Environmentally Relevant Activity 16 – Extractive & Screening Activities, in accordance with the approved plans:

Plan/Document number

Plan/Document name

Date

38816-1

Detail Contour Survey

NA

NA

Active Site Area

NA

NA

Water Drainage Plan

NA

NA

Infrastructure Fixed Plant and Services

NA

V1.2

Environment Management & Operations Plan - Yuleba Minerals Pty Ltd

11/ 2012

D5

Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines – Stormwater Drainage Design D5 Design Guidelines

03/2012

D6

Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines - Site Regrading Design Guidelines

03/2012

 

4.       During the course of the development works, the developer shall ensure that all works are carried out by appropriately qualified persons and the developer and the persons carrying out and supervising the work shall be responsible for all aspects of the works, including public and worker safety, and shall ensure adequate barricades, signage and other warning devices are in place at all times.

 

5.       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.

 

6.       The developer is responsible for locating and protecting any Council and public utility services, infrastructure and assets that may be impacted on during construction of the development.  Any damage to existing infrastructure (kerb, road pavement, existing underground assets, etc) that is attributable to the progress of works on the site or vehicles associated with the development of the site shall be immediately rectified in accordance with the asset owners’ requirements and specifications and to the satisfaction of the asset owners’ representative(s).

 

7.       All works 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 CMDG, (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.

 

Stormwater and Drainage

 

8.       Stormwater, erosion and sediment control are to be managed as shown in the Environment Management & Operations Plan, prepared by Yuleba Minerals Pty Ltd, dated Nov 2012.

 

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

 

Services Provisions

 

10.     All onsite sewerage systems shall be designed in accordance with Division 5 – Standards for Sewerage Supply of the Bendemere Shire Planning Scheme.

 

Roadworks

 

11.     The access link road from the intersection of Yuleba Surat Road and Bedwell Street to the Warrego Highway is to be upgraded to a 2 lane bitumen sealed road generally in accordance with the Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines Table D1.21.03 rural access (100-149 VPD), to the following standard:

          Formation width:  8.0m

          Pavement width:  7.0m

          Seal width:           7.0m  

          Pavement Design:  Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines Table D2.08.01 Rural >100 vpd

 

12.     Linemarking suitable for Give Way signs at the intersection of Yuleba Surat Road and Bedwell Street shall be installed to Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (Queensland) (MUTCDQ) requirements and specifications.

 

13.     The applicant is to submit and gain approval from Council for an operational works development permit for these roadworks and associated drainage in accordance with the specifications found in the Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines.

 

Access

 

14.     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.

 

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

 

16.     A local roads additional impacts charge of $0.50 per tonne will be paid for all quarry material transported to and from the site. This amount will be increased or decreased annually by a percentage equivalent to the change in All groups consumer price index for Brisbane published by the Australian Statistician. The holder of the development approval may ask for the local roads additional impacts charge to be reviewed once in every three year period after the approval for the facility was given. The review will take account of the rates and methodology applying to similar facility operators in the Council Area and the facts and circumstances applying to this approved quarry.

 

Earthworks

 

17.     All earthworks for the development shall be undertaken in accordance with Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines (CMDG) D6 ‘Site Regrading’ Design Guidelines.

 

Erosion Control

 

18.     If there is a possibility of erosion or silt or other materials being washed off the property being developed during the development process, the developer must document and implement a management plan that prevents this from occurring.

 

19.     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.

 

Latest versions

 

20.     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.

 

Operations of Approved Use

 

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

 

22.     All approved uses must be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the approved Environment Management & Operations Plan, prepared by Yuleba Minerals Pty Ltd, dated November 2012.

 

23.     Hours of operation of the approved use are limited to 6am-6pm Monday to Saturday.  No operations are to occur on Sundays or Public Holidays.

 

24.     At the end of operations, remediation of the site is to occur generally in accordance with the program shown in the Rehabilitation Plan shown in the Environment Management & Operations Plan, prepared by Yuleba Minerals Pty Ltd, dated Nov 2012

 

25.     Weeds and pests are to be monitored and controlled in accordance with the Weed and Pest Management Plan shown in the Environment Management & Operations Plan, prepared by Yuleba Minerals Pty Ltd, dated Nov 2012. All efforts are to be made to prevent the spread of Class 2 Pest, parthenium in the area.

 

Advertising Signs

 

26.     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.

 

27.     Any free-standing advertising signage or structure to be constructed on site shall be designed by an RPEQ (Structural) Engineer and certification provided for both design and construction. 

 

Infrastructure and Impact Contributions

 

28.     A local roads additional impacts charge will be paid to Maranoa Regional Council in accordance with the Local Roads Additional Impacts Charges Schedule attached to and forming part of these conditions.

 

29.     The applicant may enter into an Infrastructure Agreement with Council in a standard format to be provided by Council. This agreement will show details of charges, review period and dispute resolution procedures.

 

Avoiding Nuisance

 

30.     No nuisance is to be caused to adjoining properties and occupiers by the way of smoke, dust, rubbish, contaminant, stormwater discharge or siltation at any time, including non-working hours.

 

31.     The area and its surrounds shall be kept in an orderly fashion, free of rubbish and clear of weeds.  The approved development and the premises are to be maintained in a clean and tidy condition and not to pose any health and safety risks to the community.

 

No Cost to Council

 

32.     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.

 

33.     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 any use commencing onsite.

 

Local Roads Additional Impact Charges Schedule

 

A local roads additional impacts charge of $0.50 per tonne will be paid to Maranoa Regional Council for all extractive industry materials transported to and from the site. This amount will  be increased or decreased annually by a percentage equivalent to the change in All groups consumer price index for Brisbane published by the Australian Statistician. This condition is required because the development will impact on the local roads when extractive industry materials are carried along those local roads.

 

The payment of the local roads additional impacts charge must be made within 14 days of the end of each 3 month period, with the periods starting with the commencement of the use/activity. The extractive industry operator must calculate the payment. If no payment is made within the set time, the Council may demand payment based on the maximum approved annual production capacity of the activity/use divided by 4. If the extractive industry operator does not pay the local roads additional impacts charge for two consecutive periods, the Council can require the holder of the development approval to pay the local roads additional impacts charge as a debt due to Council.

 

The holder of the development approval or the extractive industry operator may ask for the local roads additional impacts charge to be reviewed once in every three year period after the approval for the activity/use was given. The review will take account of the rates and methodology applying to similar operators in the Council Area and the facts and circumstances applying to this approved activity/use.

 

The local roads additional impacts charge covers all roads in the Maranoa Regional Council Area where heavy vehicles of the type used in this activity/use are permitted to travel. Despite the payment of a local roads additional impacts charge, the Council may stop the extractive industry operator from using particular roads by written notice because of the level of damage being caused or may be caused to those particular local roads by the addition to total road use of heavy vehicles associated with the extractive industry.

 

Council or its representatives is entitled to inspect, copy and audit any records which may help to prove the actual tonnes of extractive industry material carried by the extractive industry operator for the purposes of assessing the local roads additional impacts charge.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      7/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Planning

  

 

Item Number:                                    22.1

File Number: D13/57353

Subject Heading:                         Roma Saleyards Advisory Committee Recommendation

Location:                                          Roma

Applicant:                                         Roma Saleyards Advisory Committee

Author and Councillor’s Title:           Cr. Scott Wason

Councillor’s Summary:

That Council endorse the Roma Saleyards Advisory Committee recommendation to consider the accommodation of “Special Event” Bull Sales at Bassett Park, as part of the Bassett Park Master Plan.   

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/63

Moved Cr Wason                                                           Seconded Cr Flynn  

That the recommendation put forward by the Roma Saleyards Advisory Committee to accommodate “Special Event” Bull Sales at Bassett Park as part of the Bassett Park Master Plan be endorsed for inclusion.   

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      7/0

 

Responsible Officer

Manager – Economic & Community Development / Coordinator Sport & Recreation

 

 

 

Late Items

 

Item Number:                                    L.1

File Number: D13/57607

Subject Heading:                         Roma CBD Advisory Committee Recommendation

Location:                                          Roma

Applicant:                                         Roma CBD Advisory Committee

Author and Councillor’s Title:           Cr. Cameron  O'Neil

Councillor’s Summary:

That Council approve the recommendations provided by the Roma CBD Advisory Committee in planning for redevelopment of the Roma Central Business District (CBD). 

 

Discussion:

Council determined that the matter should lay on the table to allow Councillors additional time to consider the proposed recommendations.

 

Action:

That the Matter lay on the table for further discussion at a later point during the meeting.

 

 

 

Item Number:                                    13.10

File Number: D13/57024

Subject Heading:                         Material Change of Use - "Extractive Industry" (File: 2013/18666)

Location:                                          824 Crossroads Road, Jackson North QLD 4426 (Lot 6 & on Plan WV409)

Applicant:                                         SR & ML Phelps C/- Struxi Design

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

Executive Summary: 

The application sought to carry out a Material Change of Use – “Extractive Industry”, situated at 824 Crossroads Road, Jackson North QLD 4426, and described as Lot 6 & 7 on WV409.  The development involves extracting and screening between 5,000t to 100,000t of quarry material per year.

 

 

The proposed development, as recommended for approval, is consistent with the provisions of the Bendemere Shire Planning Scheme including the DEOs and Rural Zone Code.

 

Discussion:

Having received clarification of intended road access for commercial operations, Council resumed debate on the item, having recorded a “Mover” and “Seconder” for the motion earlier during the meeting.

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/64

Moved Cr Flynn                                                             Seconded Cr Wason  

That the application for a Material Change of Use – “Extractive Industry”, on the land at 824 Crossroads Rd, Jackson North QLD 4426, and described as Lots 6 & 7 on WV409, be approved subject to the following conditions:

 

Preamble

 

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

 

(b)      The approved use may not commence until the relevant Environmental Authority has been given in relation to Environmentally Relevant Activities prescribed under the Environmental Protection Act 1994.

 

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 a Material Change of Use – “Extractive Industry” in accordance with the approved plans:

 

Plan/Document number

Plan/Document name

Date

1430.13804

Sheet 002, Issue B Locality Plan         

19 June 2013

1430.13804

Sheet 003, Issue C        Site Plan         

24 June 2013

1430.13804

Sheet 101, Issue A Office Floor Plan

15 July 2013

1430.13804

Sheet 401, Issue A Office Elevations

15 July 2013

 

Site Based Management Plan Lots 6 & 7 WV409, Crossroads Road, Yuleba North prepared by Struxi Design

 

 

4.         During the course of the development works, the developer shall ensure that all works are carried out by appropriately qualified persons and the developer and the persons carrying out and supervising the work shall be responsible for all aspects of the works, including public and worker safety, and shall ensure adequate barricades, signage and other warning devices are in place at all times.

 

5.         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.

 

6.         The developer is responsible for locating and protecting any Council and public utility services, infrastructure and assets that may be impacted on during construction of the development.  Any damage to existing infrastructure (kerb, road pavement, existing underground assets, etc) that is attributable to the progress of works on the site or vehicles associated with the development of the site shall be immediately rectified in accordance with the asset owners’ requirements and specifications and to the satisfaction of the asset owners’ representative(s).

 

7.         All works 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 CMDG, (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.

 

Latest versions

 

8.         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

 

9.         Stormwater, erosion and sediment control is to be managed as shown in the Stormwater Management Plan, Section 4.3 of the Site Based Management Plan prepared by StruXi Design in accordance with the CMDG – D5 Design Guidelines ‘Stormwater Drainage Design’.

 

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

 

11.        At the end of operations, remediation of the site is to occur after consultation with the landowner generally in accordance with the Rehabilitation Plan, Section 4.4 shown in the Site Based Management Plan prepared by StruXi Design.

 

12.        Weeds and pests are to be monitored and controlled in accordance with the Weed Control and Management, Section 4.2.4 shown in the Site Based Management Plan prepared by StruXi Design.

 

Services Provisions

 

13.        The site must be provided with on-site water supply with sufficient capacity to meet operational needs, including watering to minimise dust nuisance.

 

14.        Reticulated sewerage is unavailable to the development site. A development permit for plumbing and drainage works shall be sought from Council for any onsite sewerage system provided to the development.

 

15.        All onsite sewerage systems shall be designed in accordance with Schedule 5 – Standards for Sewerage Supply of the Bendemere Shire Planning Scheme.

 

16.        The site must be provided with an electricity supply generator to service the approved use.

 

 

 

 

 

Access

 

17.        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.

 

18.        All vehicle accesses intersecting the Wild Dog Barrier Fence are to be constructed in accordance with regulations and standards required by the Authority of Land Protection (Pest and Stock Management) Act 2002.

 

19.        All weather vehicle access shall be provided for traffic movement within the development site.

 

20.        Unsealed internal roads are to be watered upon receipt of any complaint regarding dust nuisance caused by vehicle movements to and from the site, as determined by and to the satisfaction of Council.

 

21.        All vehicular access and related items must comply with (i) the development approval conditions, (ii) any relevant provisions in the planning scheme for the area including Division 2: “Standards for Roads, Car Parking, Access and Manoeuvring Areas”, (iii) Council’s standard designs for such work where such designs exist, (iv) the CMDG Design Guidelines – D1 ’Geometric Road Design’ 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.

 

22.        Any damage to Council 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.

 

Infrastructure and Impact Contributions

 

23.        A local roads additional impacts charge will be paid to Maranoa Regional Council in accordance with the Local Roads Additional Impacts Charges Schedule attached to and forming part of these conditions.

 

24.        The applicant may enter into an Infrastructure Agreement with Council in a standard format to be provided by Council. This agreement will show details of charges, review period and dispute resolution procedures.

 

Earthworks

 

25.        All earthworks for the development are to be undertaken in accordance with Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines (CMDG) D6 ‘Site Regrading’ Design Guidelines.

 

Erosion Control

 

26.        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. 

 

27.        If there is a possibility of erosion or silt or other materials being washed off the property being developed during the development process, the developer must document and implement a management plan that prevents this from occurring.

 

 

 

 

 

Rubbish Collection

 

28.        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.

 

Avoiding Nuisance

 

29.        No nuisance is to be caused to adjoining properties and occupiers by the way of smoke, dust, rubbish, contaminant, stormwater discharge or siltation at any time, including non-working hours.

 

30.        The area and its surrounds shall be kept in an orderly fashion, free of rubbish and clear of weeds.  The approved development and the premises are to be maintained in a clean and tidy condition and not to pose any health and safety risks to the community

 

Advertising Signs

 

31.        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.

 

32.        Any free-standing advertising signage or structure to be constructed on site shall be designed by an RPEQ (Structural) Engineer and certification provided for both design and construction. 

 

Operations of the approved use

 

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

 

34.        All approved uses must be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the approved management plans.

 

35.        Hours of operation of the approved use are limited to 6am-6pm Monday to Sunday.  No operations on Public Holidays.

 

36.        At the end of operations, remediation of the site is to occur after consultation with the landowner and generally in accordance with Section 4.4. of the Site Based Management Plan prepared by StruXi Design.

 

No Cost to Council

 

37.        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.

 

38.        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.

 

Local Roads Additional Impact Charges Schedule

 

A local roads additional impacts charge of $0.50 per tonne will be paid to Maranoa Regional Council for all extractive industry materials transported to and from the site. This amount will be increased or decreased annually by a percentage equivalent to the change in All groups consumer price index for Brisbane published by the Australian Statistician. This condition is required because the development will impact on the local roads when extractive industry materials are carried along those local roads.

 

The payment of the local roads additional impacts charge must be made within 14 days of the end of each 3 month period, with the periods starting with the commencement of the use/activity. The extractive industry operator must calculate the payment. If no payment is made within the set time, the Council may demand payment based on the maximum approved annual production capacity of the activity/use divided by 4. If the extractive industry operator does not pay the local roads additional impacts charge for two consecutive periods, the Council can require the holder of the development approval to pay the local roads additional impacts charge as a debt due to Council.

 

The holder of the development approval or the extractive industry operator may ask for the local roads additional impacts charge to be reviewed once in every three year period after the approval for the activity/use was given. The review will take account of the rates and methodology applying to similar operators in the Council Area and the facts and circumstances applying to this approved activity/use.

 

The local roads additional impacts charge covers all roads in the Maranoa Regional Council Area where heavy vehicles of the type used in this activity/use are permitted to travel. Despite the payment of a local roads additional impacts charge, the Council may stop the extractive industry operator from using particular roads by written notice because of the level of damage being caused or may be caused to those particular local roads by the addition to total road use of heavy vehicles associated with the extractive industry.

 

Council or its representatives is entitled to inspect, copy and audit any records which may help to prove the actual tonnes of extractive industry material carried by the extractive industry operator for the purposes of assessing the local roads additional impacts charge.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      7/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Planning

 

 

 

Item Number:                                    L.2

File Number: D13/56620

Subject Heading:                         Local Government Boundary Anomalies

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Tanya Mansfield, Manager - Facilities

Executive Summary: 

The Department of Natural Resources and Mines had written to Council identifying an anomaly pertaining to the Maranoa Regional Council local government boundary adjacent to the Banana Shire, Western Downs Regional Council and Balonne Shire Council local government boundary.

 

This report sought a recommendation from Council to make an application to the Minister for Local Government to refer the matter to the Local Government Change Commissioner (Electoral Commission of Queensland) to change the anomalies.

 

Discussion:

Council determined that the matter should lay on the table until the next meeting on 11 December 2013, to allow officers a further investigation period to advise engagement undertaken (or process for engagement) with identified property holders affected by the proposal.

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/65

Moved Cr O'Neil                                                            Seconded Cr Newman  

That Council the matter lay on the table for further consideration and discussion at the General Meeting on 11 December 2013.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      7/0

 

Responsible Officer

Manager – Facilities/Coordinator – Elected Members & Community Engagement

 

 

Item Number:                                    L.3

File Number: D13/58005

Subject Heading:                         Endorsement of Elected Member Attendance at Conferences/Events

Location:                                          Toowoomba

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

Executive Summary: 

The report sought 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.

 

Discussion:

Cr O’Neil commented on the potential of the new Wellcamp Airport in Toowoomba connecting the Maranoa Region and South Western Queensland, as development continues to expand in the Surat Basin.  Increased access for business and personal travel by air supports the economic and social growth of the Maranoa Region. 

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/66

Moved Cr O'Neil                                                            Seconded Cr Chambers  

That Council endorse the attendance of Cr. Joy Denton at the Wellcamp Airport Open Day on 24 November 2013 in Toowoomba.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      7/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Elected Members & Community Engagement

 

 

Item Number:                                    L.4                                                              File Number: D13/58312

Subject Heading:                         Application for subsidy towards fencing costs which will allow the removal of three grids

Location:                                          Mt Abundance Road

Applicant:                                         Mr. Rodney Payne

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

Executive Summary: 

Council had received a letter requesting consideration of payment of financial assistance towards the cost of fencing two remaining unfenced sections of the road running through “Utopia” (Lot 13 WV 1701), and that Council remove the three grids and associated gate structures in place at “Utopia”.

 

The applicant had previously (2005 & 2006) received advice from Bungil Shire that financial assistance was available.

 

 

 

 

Discussion:

Council determined that the matter should lay on the table for further discussion at a later point during the meeting to allow Councillors additional time to formulate a draft motion in consideration of the report.

 

Action:

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

 

 

The Director Development, Facilities & Environmental Services declared an interest in the following item (related to applicant) and left the Chambers at 10.02am.

 

Item Number:                                    L.5

File Number: D13/58334

Subject Heading:                         Seal Extension - Badgery Street, Roma

Location:                                          Badgery Street, Roma

Applicant:                                         Ms. Ann Prow

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

Executive Summary: 

Council had received a request to extend bitumen seal works, currently being carried out by Council, to provide an all weather access to a residence situated in Badgery St, Roma.  This extension would incorporate 40 metres of bitumen seal in addition to the current works approved.

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/67

Moved Cr O'Neil                                                            Seconded Cr Schefe  

That Council:

 

1.      Approve the bitumen seal extension (additional length of approximately 40 metres) for the Capital works job in progress on Badgery St, Roma.

 

2.      Draw the estimated cost of $4,000 from Council’s existing Capital Works Budget for 2013/14 as part of the upcoming budget review.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      7/0

 

Responsible Officer

Director - Infrastructure Services (Acting)

  

Upon cessation of Council discussion and debate on the abovementioned item, The Director Development, Facilities & Environmental Services entered the Chambers at 10.10am.

 

Subject Heading:        suspension of standing orders

Council adjourned the meeting for morning tea at 10.10am.

 

Subject Heading:        resumption of standing orders

Council resumed the meeting at 10.55am.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

 

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:-

          (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;

          (c)      the local government budget;

          (e)      contracts proposed to be made by it;

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/68

Moved Cr O'Neil                                                            Seconded Cr Schefe

 

That Council close the meeting to the public at 10.55am, noting the inclusion of two additional items for Council’s late agenda:

 

-        Minor changes to the Organisational Structure

-        Update to Council on Road Infrastructure Agreement negotiations and Royalties for the Regions funding application.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      7/0

 

 

 

Cr. O’Neil left the Chamber at 11.41am.

Cr. O’Neil entered the Chamber at 11.43am.

 

Cr. O’Neil left the Chamber at 12.16pm.

Cr. O’Neil enterd the Chamber at 12.19am.

 

Cr. Newman left the Chamber at 12.18am.

Cr. Newman entered the Chamber at 12.22pm.

 

Mayor Loughnan left the Chamber at 12.20pm.

Mayor Loughnan entered the Chamber at 12.29pm.

 

Cr. Denton entered the Chamber at 12.38pm, following the Mayor’s notification of her late arrival at commencement of the meeting (due to attendance at a funeral).

 

Cr. Flynn left the Chamber at 12.43pm.

Cr. Flynn entered the Chamber at 12.46pm.

 

Mayor Loughnan left the Chamber at 12.49pm.

Mayor Loughnan entered the Chamber at 12.51pm.

 

 

Subject Heading:        suspension of standing orders

Council adjourned the meeting for lunch at 12.50pm.

 

Subject Heading:        resumption of standing orders

Council resumed the meeting at 1.48pm.

 

Cr. Chambers left the Chamber at 2.00pm.

Cr. Chambers entered the Chamber at 2.01pm

 

The following Councillors declared a potential perceived ‘Conflict of Interest’  in Item C.1 “Community Grant Applications” due to their membership on the committees as recorded below.  These committees had put forward applications under the Community Grants Program for the round under assessment:

 

Councillor       

Interest

Mayor Loughnan

Member of Roma & District Family History Society

 

Cr. Denton

Member of Cultural Heritage Injune Preservation Society (CHIPS)

Cr. Flynn

Council’s representative  for Maranoa PCYC, and Business Owner of Maranoa  Travel, who are a member of Commerce Roma

Cr. O’Neil

Member of Commerce Roma

 

Councillors Flynn and O’Neil participated as members on the assessment panel for this round of Council’s Grants Program.  At the panel meeting on 14 November 2013 both Cr. Flynn and O’Neil made the declarations as described above, to all attending panel members.  Cr. Flynn advised that he removed himself from debate on the application for Maranoa PCYC at the panel meeting.

 

All Councillors who declared a potential perceived ‘Conflict of Interest’ remained for discussion on the item believing that they could form a decision in the broader public interest.

 

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/69

Moved Cr O'Neil                                                            Seconded Cr Flynn

 

That Council open the meeting to the public at 2.01pm.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      8/0

 

 

 

Item Number:                                    L.1

File Number: D13/57607

Subject Heading:                         Roma CBD Advisory Committee Recommendation

Location:                                          Roma

Applicant:                                         Roma CBD Advisory Committee

Author and Councillor’s Title:           Cr. Cameron  O'Neil

Councillor’s Summary:

That Council approve the recommendations provided by the Roma CBD Advisory Committee in planning for redevelopment of the Roma Central Business District (CBD). 

 

Discussion:

Earlier during the meeting, Council had determined that the matter should lay on the table to allow additional time for Councillors to consider the recommendations put forward. Council resumed discussion and debate on the matter.

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/70

Moved Cr O'Neil                                                            Seconded Cr Newman  

That Council:

 

1.   Adopt the crossing design for implementation in the Roma CBD;

 

2.   Adopt each of the remaining recommendations contained in the table attached to the agenda report, for input into detailed design for re-development of the Roma CBD;

 

3.   Formally thank members for their contribution on  the committee;

 

4.   Through the Chief Executive Officer, commence detailed design and project planning for redevelopment of the Roma CBD.

       

CARRIED                                                                                                                      8/0

 

Responsible Officer

Manager – Economic & Community Development

Coordinator – Elected Members & Community Engagement

Manager Infrastructure Planning & Design

 

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/71

Moved Cr O'Neil                                                            Seconded Cr Denton

 

That Council approve option (3) for location of an additional crossing on Wyndham Street Roma, as identified in Attachment (4) to the agenda report.  This approval is conditional upon the owners of “Home Hardware” agreeing to establish a ‘one way’ driveway access to their business.  

 

If agreement is not gained, Council’s alternative endorsed location is option (2) as identified in Attachment (4).

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      7/1

 

Responsible Officer

Manager Infrastructure Planning & Design

 

 

Item Number:                                    L.4

File Number: D13/58312

Subject Heading:                         Application for subsidy towards fencing costs which will allow the removal of three grids

Location:                                          Mt Abundance Road

Applicant:                                         Mr. Rodney Payne

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

Executive Summary: 

Council had received a letter requesting consideration of payment of financial assistance towards the cost of fencing two remaining unfenced sections of the road running through “Utopia” (Lot 13 WV 1701), and that Council remove the three grids and associated gate structures in place at “Utopia”.

 

The applicant had previously (2005 & 2006) received advice from Bungil Shire that financial assistance was available.

 


 

Discussion:

Council resumed discussion on the item, having determined earlier during the meeting that additional time was required to develop a draft resolution for Council’s consideration.  

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/72

Moved Cr Chambers                                                      Seconded Cr Wason  

 

That Council include the following paragraphs in the Draft Grids and Gates Policy, and in light of this inclusion that this be applied to the received request, and to a previously received written request:

 

“To encourage landholders to voluntarily fence road reserves and eliminate grids and gates, Council will reimburse licenced gate and/or grid owners per grid/gate following:

 

A)    the road being fenced out to a permanent stockproof standard;

 

B)    the Council removal of the gate / grid and associated structures and reinstatement of the road (when Council is undertaking works in the area);

 

C)  the final inspection by Council.

 

With an exception in the case of a property boundary grid, each individual owner, upon fencing their section would be reimbursed $750 (the maximum payment for any structure being $1,500).

 

When future capital works improvements are undertaken, Council will negotiate the possible removal of any grids on that section of road with all affected landholders.”

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      8/0

 

Responsible Officer

Director - Infrastructure Services (Acting)

 

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

 

The Councillors listed below declared a potential perceived ‘Conflict of Interest’  in the following item due to their membership on the committees as recorded below.  These committees had put forward applications under the Community Grants Program for the round under assessment:

 

Councillor       

Interest

Mayor Loughnan

Member of Roma & District Family History Society

 

Cr. Denton

Member of Cultural Heritage Injune Preservation Society (CHIPS)

Cr. Flynn

Council’s representative  for Maranoa PCYC, and Business Owner of Maranoa  Travel, who are a member of Commerce Roma

Cr. O’Neil

Member of Commerce Roma

 

Councillors Flynn and O’Neil participated as members on the assessment panel for this round of Council’s Grants Program.  At the panel meeting on 14 November 2013, both Cr. Flynn and O’Neil made the declarations as described above, to all attending panel members.  Cr. Flynn advised that he removed himself from debate on the application received from Maranoa PCYC at the panel meeting.

 

All Councillors who declared a potential perceived ‘Conflict of Interest’ remained for discussion on the item believing that they could form a decision in the broader public interest.

 


 

Item Number:                                    C.1

File Number: D13/55760

Subject Heading:                         Community Grant Applications

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

Executive Summary: 

The first round of applications under the Maranoa Regional Council’s Community Grants program for the 2013/14 financial year had been received and assessed.  Panel recommendations were put forward for Council’s consideration.

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/73

Moved Cr Flynn                                                             Seconded Cr O'Neil  

That Council endorse the recommendations of the assessment panel and approve the following applications:

 

Organisation

Project Description

Approval Amount

Total Project Cost

Bendemere Pony Club           

Trailer mounted toilet for Pony Club and Community use

$2,605

$5,250

Cultural Heritage Injune Preservation Society (CHIPS)

Relocation and restoration of Heritage Building

$15,000

$31,505

Eumamurrin Recreation Association

Repairs to Eumamurrin Hall Roof    

$5,000

$10,600

Maranoa PCYC

Junior Basketball Club Carnival 22-23 February 2014

$1,000

$2,500

Roma & District Family History Society

Purchase of a photocopier

$4,090

$8,181

Roma International Network Church (Mainly Music)

Instruments & equipment for Mainly Music Program

$2,495

$4,999

Teelba State School

Teelba Phantom Race Day

$1,440

$10,340

 

CARRIED(Councillors Loughnan, Denton,  Flynn & O’Neil voted in favour of the motion)   8/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Grants (Council & Community)

 

 

Item Number:                                    C.2

File Number: D13/56178

Subject Heading:                         Request for Sponsorship

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

Executive Summary: 

Council had received a request from the Noonga Community Association to assist with sponsorship for their ‘New Year’s Eve Fair.’ 

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/74

Moved Cr Chambers                                                      Seconded Cr Denton  

 

That Council:

 

1.             Approve a sponsorship contribution of $500 towards the ‘New Year’s Eve Fair’;

 

2.         Encourage the group  to lodge future requests under Council’s Community Grants Program.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      8/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Grants (Council & Community)

 

 

Item Number:                                    C.3

File Number: D13/54003

Subject Heading:                         Relocation and Management of Mitchell Demountables

Location:                                          Mitchell

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Julie Neil, Manager – Community Services

Executive Summary: 

Four (4) demountable units and contained furniture were gifted to Council for the purposes of relocation and replacement of the Mitchell pensioner cottages. 

 

The intent of this accommodation has raised questions with regards to their suitability for the existing cottage tenants and the possibility of extending the availability of low cost accommodation for Mitchell, by allowing them to become additional.

 

Investigation into tenant requirements, the condition of these and the existing cottages and financial implications will dictate this outcome.

 

Until such time, it was requested that Council approve the relocation of the demountables to Ann St, Mitchell.

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/75

Moved Cr Flynn                                                             Seconded Cr Denton  

That Council approve the:

 

·         Relocation of the demountable units to the agreed Ann St, Mitchell site subject to investigation into the most economical process for doing so and discussion with the existing tenants;

 

·         Provision of the additional funding required for the relocation, as part of the upcoming budget review;

 

Further that staff be thanked for their efforts and professional management  of the Community & Council Housing Portfolio.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      8/0

 

Responsible Officer

Manager - Community Services

 


 

Item Number:                                    C.4

File Number: D13/48633

Subject Heading:                         Housing Maintenance Yuleba

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Julie Neil, Manager Community – Services

                                                         Margaret Langton, Coordinator – Housing

 

Executive Summary: 

Maintenance is required for three (3) identified Council owned properties located in Yuleba.  These properties are in the first instance used for staff tenancy, or alternatively the community if staff accommodation is not required.  The identified properties require a range of maintenance repairs as identified in the officer’s report.  Council’s direction was sought in addressing potential arrangements for their sale or repair.

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/76

Moved Cr Schefe                                                           Seconded Cr Chambers  

That Council approve:

 

1.      The sale of 18 Stephenson St, Yuleba, including obtaining a valuation to determine the property reserve prior to sale, and confirming land tenure arrangements;

 

2.     The provision of funds from Council Capital works as part of the upcoming budget      review to undertake necessary repairs for 17  Flinders St Yuleba;

 

3.      The provision of funds from Council Capital works as part of the upcoming budget review to undertake necessary repairs to 8 Perry St Yuleba;

 

4.      The installation of Aluminium sliding windows only for this aspect of repairs in order to reduce future maintenance costs.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      8/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator – Housing

 

LATE CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

 

Item Number:                                    LC.1

File Number: D13/56808

Subject Heading:                         Facility Cleaning Tender 14010

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Amanda Schneekloth, Coordinator - Council Buildings & Structures

Executive Summary: 

Tenders were called for Maranoa Regional Council Facility Cleaning within the communities of Roma, Surat, Injune, Jackson/Yuleba/Wallumbilla, Muckadilla and Mungallala.  Tenders closed on 7 November 2013.  Council was asked to consider the tenders received.

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/77

Moved Cr Flynn                                                             Seconded Cr  Chambers

That Council:

 

1.      Accept the tender submitted by Glenda Hoath for cleaning Injune facilities for the tendered price of $35 (plus GST) per hour;

 

2.      Accept the tender submitted by Prue Williams for cleaning Roma facilities for the tendered price of $44 (inc GST) per hour. 

 

3.     Publicly advertise an invitation to quote for facility cleaning in Surat, Jackson/Yuleba/ Wallumbilla, Muckadilla and Mungallala. 

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      8/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Council Buildings & Structures

 

 

 

Item Number:                                    LC.2

File Number: D13/58332

Subject Heading:                         Great Artesian Spa Management - Tender 14011

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Josephine Horsfall, Coordinator - Property & Legal

Executive Summary: 

Tenders were called for the Management of the Great Artesian Spa in Mitchell. Tenders closed 2.00pm, EST, 14 November 2013. Council’s approval of the appointment of a contractor was sought.

 

Note:

As Tanya Mansfied, Manager Facilities is related to Katrina Mansfield (Sister), Tanya took no part in the tender evaluation or reporting to Council.    The evaluation panel comprised Council Coordinators of Property & Legal, Sport & Recreation and Procurement, with the report authorised and presented by the Director Development, Facilities & Environmental Services, Mr Rob Hayward.

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/78

Moved Cr Denton                                                          Seconded Cr Chambers  

That Council accept the tender submitted by Katrina Mansfield for $165,000 per annum

(including GST) plus CPI increase as per Council’s general conditions.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      8/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Property & Legal

 

 

Item Number:                                    LC.3

File Number: D13/58287

Subject Heading:                         Acquisition of Property

Location:                                          Roma

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

Executive Summary: 

Council was in receipt of a valuation report for the identified residential property, which is adversely affected by the construction of Roma Flood Mitigation Levee Stage 1.

 

Council’s solicitor had made recommendations following consideration of the valuation.

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/79

Moved Cr Schefe                                                           Seconded Cr Newman  

That Council:

 

(a)   Endorse having the two valuers meet, on a without prejudice basis, to see if they can reach agreement on a figure for the value of the property;

 

(b)   Agree to bear the reasonable cost of appointing a buyer’s agent;  and

 

(c)  Indicate that if agreement can be reached as to the value and other compensation items, Council would have no objection to the owner remaining in occupation of the property (rent free), after settlement of the acquisition of the property by Council until such time as a replacement property is purchased, or until the Stage 1 levee works are complete.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      8/0

 

Responsible Officer

Director - Infrastructure Services (Acting)

 

 

Item Number:                                    LC.4

File Number: N/A

Subject Heading:                         Proposed Changes to Organisational Structure

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

Executive Summary:

Minor amendments to the Organisational Structure as presented by the Chief Executive Officer were provided to Council for consideration.

Discussion:

Cr O’Neil enquired if the Associate to the CEO would also be available to provide research support to the Mayor.    It was confirmed that the proposed changes could accommodate this.

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/80

Moved Cr Chambers                                                      Seconded Cr O’Neil

 

That Council approve the Organisational Structure changes as presented by the Chief Executive Officer, inclusive of:

 

·         Amendment to the Position Decription of the recently advertised new position to formally incorporate the following – “Associate to the CEO & Mayor”;

 

·         Commencement of advertising for suitable candidates in the following roles - Design Engineer, Draftsman & Project Manager.  (Once contract negotiations are complete, an amendment will be required to the 2013/14 budget).

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      8/0

 

Responsible Officer

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Item Number:                                    LC.5

File Number: N/A

Subject Heading:                         Update on Road Infrastructure Agreement Negotiations & ROYALTIES FOR THE REGIONS APPLICATIONS

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

Executive Summary:

Further to informal e-mails previously circulated to Councillors, the Chief Executive Officer provided Council with an update on negotiations to date with respect to the remaining Road Infrastructure Agreement and sought Council’s endorsement of the proposed approach.

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/81

Moved Cr Denton                                                          Seconded Cr Wason

 

That Council receive and note the update as provided by the Chief Executive Officer, and furthermore endorse the proposed approach as presented.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      8/0

 

Responsible Officer

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

CLOSURE

 

There being no further business, the Mayor thanked Council for their attendance and declared the meeting closed at 2.53pm.

                                 

 

These Minutes are to be confirmed at the next General Meeting of Council to be held on 11 December 2013, at Roma Administration Centre.

 

 

 

 

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Mayor.                                                                          Date.

 

 

 


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 20 November 2013

Item Number: 5.1

File Number: D13/56620

 

Subject Heading:                     Local Government Boundary Anomalies

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                         

Location:                                           

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Tanya Mansfield, Manager - Facilities

 

Executive Summary: 

The Department of Natural Resources and Mines has written to Council identifying an anomaly pertaining to the Maranoa Regional Council local government boundary adjacent to the Banana Shire, Western Downs Regional Council and Balonne Shire Council local government boundary.

 

This report seeks a recommendation from Council to make an application to the Minister for Local Government to refer the matter to the Local Government Change Commissioner (Electoral Commission of Queensland) to change the anomalies.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation: 

That Council:

(1) Receive and note the report titled “Local Government Boundary Anomalies”; and

(2) Apply to the Minister for Local Government for a referral of the matter to the Local Government Change Commissioner (Electoral Commission of Queensland) to assess the proposed boundary change which affects Lot 4 on SP204532, Lot 9 on AB244, Lot 9 on SP236780, Lot 22 on SP248280, Lot 70 on WV631, Lot 368 on FTY535,  Lots 5 and 6 on SP215322,  in accordance with the Local Government Act 2009.

 

Body of Report:

This report presents information in relation to local government boundary anomalies as identified by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines.

 

The anomalies occur where the Council boundary bisects property lots, effectively dividing the parcel of land between two different Council areas.  As a consequence these properties are sometimes split into two different localities which cause further confusion for landowners, Council and essential services.

 

The anomalies identified along the Maranoa Regional Council boundary adjacent to the Banana Shire and Western Downs Regional Council’s are delineated on the attached maps:-

(a) CHQ024459/845 – Lot 4 on SP204532 and Lot 9 on AB244 – Maranoa Regional Council (Locality of Pony Hills) and Banana Shire Council (Locality of Baroondah).

(b) CHQ024459/848 – Lot 9 on SP236780, Lot 22 on SP248280, Lot 70 on WV631 and Lot 368 on FTY535 – Maranoa Regional Council (Localities of Wallumbilla North and Yuleba North) and Western Downs Regional Council (Localities of Bundi and Clifford).

 

The anomalies identified along the Maranoa Regional Council boundary adjacent to Balonne Shire Council is delineated on the attached map:-

(a) CHQ024459/660 – Lots 5 and 6 on SP215322 – Maranoa Regional Council (Localities of Wellesley and Wycombe) and Balonne Shire Council (Locality of St George).

 

The Department of Natural Resources and Mines has also corresponded with the Banana Shire Council, Western Downs Regional Council and Balonne Shire Council on the anomalies.

 

This report seeks Council’s approval for an application to the Minister for Local Government for referral to the Change Commissioner for a determination on a local government boundary amendment.

Consultation (internal/external):

Max Barrie, Director Program Implementation and Review – Department of Local Government

Kym Downey, Manager, Infrastructure Planning & Design

+Josephine Horsfall, Coordinator Legal and Property

Dana Harrison, Coordinator Rates

No community engagement was undertaken in relation to the proposed boundary realignment.

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

There are no strategic or operational risks identified.

Policy Implications:

In accordance with the Local Government Act 2009, the Minister for Local Government is responsible for formalizing local government boundaries within Queensland.

 

In accordance with the Place Names Act 1994, the Minister for Natural Resources and Mines is responsible for formalizing the suburb/locality boundaries within Queensland.

 

This process has been undertaken as per relevant legislative requirements.  There are no policy implications in relation to this matter.

Financial Resource Implications:

The preparation of this report has been undertaken in accordance with allocated funds within the Facilities Budget.

 

Council’s Rates Team has advised the following valuation and rating figures for the affected lots:-

 

Lot and Plan

Valuation

Annual Rates Payable

Lot 5 on SP215322 is rated with Lot 10 on EG 30

$225,000

$1,544.18

Lot 6 on SP215322

$90,000

$676.44

Lot 4 on SP 204532 and Lot 9 on AB 244

$750,000

$5,147.28

Lot 9 on SP 236780

$44,500

$649.92

Lot 22 on SP 248280 and Lot 50 WV 1511

$920,000

$6,313.98

Lot 70 on WV 631, Lot 81 WV 1504, Lot 71 WV 1546 and Lot 69 on WV 618.

$270,000

$1,853.02

Lot 368 on FTY 535

Combabula State Forest

 

 

 

Link to Corporate Plan:

Corporate Plan 2009-2013 8.2.3(a) To implement Council’s governance policies and procedures in an evolving organisational environment whilst ensuring legislative relevance, consistency and fairness in application.

Supporting Documentation:

1View

Maps - Local Government Boundary Anomolies

D13/56643

2View

Map Showing General Locality of Lots

D13/56917

 

Report authorised by:

Robert Hayward, Director - Development, Facilities & Environmental Services


Attachment 1

Maps - Local Government Boundary Anomolies

 




Attachment 2

Map Showing General Locality of Lots

 

     


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 20 November 2013

Item Number: 12.1

File Number: D13/56878

 

Subject Heading:                     Naming of Unnamed Roads

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                          N/A

Location:                                            N/A

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Kim Edwards, Technical Officer - GIS/CAD

 

Executive Summary: 

Names are sought for seven (7) unnamed Road/Lanes located throughout Maranoa Regional Council to be included in the register of Council roads currently under development.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation: 

1.         That Council adopt names for the currently unnamed roads which are outlined in the attached maps.

 

 

Body of Report:

As part of the recent review of Council’s roads a number of unnamed roads were identified. These roads are required to be named to be included in the register of all Council roads currently being developed. This will also assist with any future addressing needs and support emergency service access.

 

Suggested names have been selected for all of the roads with consideration given to Council’s Road Naming Policy. The suggested names for the roads (see Maps in attachment) are - 

 

“Agatha Street” – Following the naming convention of streets running North/South in Surat all having female names.

 

“Rayner Road” – This is the surname on the oldest grave in the nearby Hodgson Cemetery (Emma Rayner, 1 month old, died 22 January 1878). It is also the most common family name in the cemetery.

 

“Grulke Lane” – This is an access to a property owned by the Grulke family.

 

“Nixon Lane” – This is an access to a property owned by the Nixon family.

 

“Basalt Street” – In reference to the extensive seam of basalt that is quarried near Amby.

 

“Silo Road” – This is the access road into the grain storage area on the outskirts of Wallumbilla.

 

“Grace Street” – Following the naming convention of streets running North/South in Mitchell all having female names.

 

Consultation (internal/external):

Kim Edwards Technical Officer – GIS/CAD

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

Nil

Policy Implications:

Nil

Financial Resource Implications:

Road name signage will need to be installed.

 

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

Roads to be named November 2013 with suggested names

D13/60880

 

Report authorised by:

Kym Downey,  Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design


Attachment 1

Roads to be named November 2013 with suggested names

 







Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 25 November 2013

Item Number: 12.2

File Number: D13/57882

 

Subject Heading:                     Complaint/Request - Maintenance Grade & Repairs - Lindsay Berry - Pleasant Valley Access - Carnarvon Highway

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                         

Location:                                           

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Kylie Fleischfresser, Coordinator - Infrastructure Planning

 

Executive Summary: 

Council has received a request for maintenance and repair work to property access road

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation: 

That Council consider this request in accordance with the Request for Capital Upgrade of Roads Policy, once adopted, in future budget deliberations

 

 

Body of Report:

Council has received a request from Lindsay Berry for maintenance and repair work to the access road to the property “Pleasant Valley” of rural address 1714 Carnarvon Highway, Injune.

 

This road was inspected 19 November 2013. This is a formed road with signs of gravel having previously been there. It varies in width between 3-5m and is approximately 880m in length. This road has poor crossfall and drainage. In particular the crossfall on the creek crossing, entering from the eastern side, is too steep. There is approximately 100m of sandy section and some sections have rock surfaces.

 

Table drains and side rills would need to be cleared. A heavy formation grade would assist with repairing the road profile, especially at the entrances to the creek crossing. Approximately of 100m of gravel in the crossing and other various sections would improve access conditions. The Manager – Roads and Drainage North advises that the applicant requested a gravel upgrade of the entire road. Therefore two (2) cost estimates have been provided, one with the 100m recommendation and the second to address the full request.

 

Given that this road is primarily for property access only it is considered appropriate to adopt a 4m width standard. 

 

The Manager – Roads and Drainage North also advises that, due to the location, the maintenance works are pending the resolution outcome to allow for capital and maintenance works to be combined should an upgrade be approved.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option 1

Location

Carnarvon Hwy - "Pleasant Valley" Access Track

Road Details:

Length:

0.88

kilometres

 

Properties accessed:

1

Traffic:

<10 VPD

Class:

Rural Minor Access

Standards

Note: Adopted standard for roads with <10 VPD is 8m formation only.

Current:

Rural Minor Access

 

Sealed Surface

-

m wide

 -

0.000

k

Gravel Pavement

-

m wide

 -

0.000

k

Formation

4

m wide (ave)

 -

0.880

k

Flood immunity

-

year ARI

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proposed:

Rural Access

 

Sealed Surface

-

m wide

 -

0.000

k

Gravel Pavement

4

m wide

 -

0.880

k

Formation

4

m wide

 -

0.880

k

Flood immunity

-

year ARI

 

 

 

Associated Costs

Construction

0.880

kilometres of

4

 m wide

Pavement - 150mm

 $                    15.00

/ m2 =

$52,800.00

$52,800.00

Whole of Life

Current:

Light maintenance grade

1 per 18 months

$367.25

pa

Capital renewal (as pavement is non-existent)

$23.23

pa

Total

$390.49

pa

Proposed:

Light maintenance grade

1 per 18 months

$367.25

pa

Capital renewal

$551.23

pa

Total

$918.49

pa

Variation:

An annual increase of

$528.00

pa

 

 

 

 

Option 2

Location

Carnarvon Hwy - "Pleasant Valley" Access Track

Road Details:

Length:

0.1

kilometres

 

Properties accessed:

1

Traffic:

<10 VPD

Class:

Rural Minor Access

Standards

Note: Adopted standard for roads with <10 VPD is 8m formation only.

Current:

Rural Minor Access

 

Sealed Surface

-

m wide

 -

0.000

k

Gravel Pavement

-

m wide

 -

0.000

k

Formation

4

m wide (ave)

 -

0.100

k

Flood immunity

-

year ARI

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proposed:

Rural Access

 

Sealed Surface

-

m wide

 -

0.000

k

Gravel Pavement

4

m wide

 -

0.100

k

Formation

4

m wide

 -

0.100

k

Flood immunity

-

year ARI

 

 

 

Associated Costs

Construction

0.100

kilometres of

4

 m wide

Pavement - 150mm

 $                        15.00

/ m2 =

$6,000.00

$6,000.00

Whole of Life

Current:

Light maintenance grade

1 per 18 months

$41.73

pa

Capital renewal (as pavement is non-existent)

$2.64

pa

Total

$44.37

pa

Proposed:

Light maintenance grade

1 per 18 months

$41.73

pa

Capital renewal

$62.64

pa

Total

$104.37

pa

Variation:

An annual increase of

$60.00

pa

 

 

 

Consultation (internal/external):

Noel Kerr – Technical Officer, Infrastructure Services

Julian McEwan - Manager – Roads and Drainage North

 

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

Nil

Policy Implications:

Request for Capital Upgrade of Roads

Financial Resource Implications:

Capital Cost of $52,800.00 (for 0.88km of gravel pavement) and an increase of $528.00 per annum in maintenance and renewal costs for capital upgrade of graveled sections only.

 

 

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

Lindsay Berry - Complaint - Grade and Repair of Road Outside Entrance to Pleasant Valley - 19/10/2013

D13/50783

2View

Lindsay Berry - Complaint regarding condition of road 1714 Carnarvon Highway "Pleasant Valley"

S11/8527

3View

Initial Acknowledgement - Mr Lindsay A Berry - Complaint re Entrance to Property at 1714 Carnarvon Highway 'Pleasant Valley'

D13/53003

4View

Acknowledgement Letter to Lindsay Berry Re Property Entrance Enquiry for 1714 Carnarvon Hwy

D13/55053

 

Report authorised by:

Kym Downey,  Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design


Attachment 1

Lindsay Berry - Complaint - Grade and Repair of Road Outside Entrance to Pleasant Valley - 19/10/2013

 



Attachment 2

Lindsay Berry - Complaint regarding condition of road 1714 Carnarvon Highway "Pleasant Valley"

 



Attachment 3

Initial Acknowledgement - Mr Lindsay A Berry - Complaint re Entrance to Property at 1714 Carnarvon Highway 'Pleasant Valley'

 

Our Ref: D13/45814;  D13/53003 

3 November 2013

 

Mr Lindsay A Berry

366 Mt Molar Road

Nobby, Qld.  4360

 

Dear Mr Berry

Re:   Initial Acknowledgement Letter – Property Entrance Enquiry

Thank you for your letter which was received by Council on 23 October 2013.

Our Manager Roads & Drainage (North East and Central), Mr Julian McEwan, was in the area on Saturday 2 November 2013.

I found the following phone numbers on file for him, but he was unable to reach you while he was in the vicinity:

4696 3220

4696 3116 (phone/fax)

 

He will keep trying, but if you haven’t heard anything further by the time this letter arrives, it would be appreciated if you could contact him directly on 0417 787 124.    

 

Yours sincerely

 

Julie Reitano

Chief Executive Officer

 


Attachment 4

Acknowledgement Letter to Lindsay Berry Re Property Entrance Enquiry for 1714 Carnarvon Hwy

 

Our Ref: D13/50783;D13/55053

 

Enquiries: Clara Aitken

Phone: 4624 0712 (Direct) or

             1300 007 662 (via Customer Service)

Office: Infrastructure Services

 

 

12 November 2013

 

 

Mr Lindsay A Berry

366 Mt Molar Road

NOBBY  QLD  4360

 

 

Dear Mr Berry

Re: Property Entrance Enquiry for 1714 Carnarvon Highway

 

Thank you for your letter to Council dated 19 October 2013, outlining your concerns regarding the condition of the road at the entrance to your property at 1714 Carnarvon Highway.

 

Firstly we apologise that it has taken so long to respond to your initial request which you advised was some time ago. I have undertaken an initial review of your concerns raised and have allocated this matter to Kylie Fleischfresser – Coordinator Infrastructure Planning for further investigation. Following this investigation, a report will go to the Council meeting of 11 December 2013 for resolution.

 

Following this meeting I will advise you of the outcome.

 

Again, thank you for bringing this matter to the attention of Council. Please do not hesitate to contact Clara Aitken of my office on (07) 4624 0712, or by email clara.aitken@maranoa.qld.gov.au, if you have any further questions or concerns with progression of your request.

 

 

Yours faithfully

 

 

 

 

Kym Downey

Manager – Infrastructure Planning & Design


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 6 November 2013

Item Number: 12.3

File Number: D13/53990

 

Subject Heading:                     Request - Road Widening - Edinburgh Street, Mitchell

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                         

Location:                                           

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Kylie Fleischfresser, Coordinator - Infrastructure Planning

 

Executive Summary: 

Council has received a request for Council to widen Edinburgh Street, Mitchell.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation: 

That Council consider this request in accordance with the Request for Capital Upgrade of Roads Policy, once adopted, in future budget considerations

 

 

Body of Report:

Council has received a request from Carmel Case for Council to widen Edinburgh Street, Mitchell, between Mary and Alice Streets to a width that vehicles may pass without necessitating either to leave the bitumen. Carmel advises that heavy vehicles frequently use this route causing surface edge damage and dust issues.   

 

This street was inspected on 11 November 2013. Upon inspection it was observed that this section is approximately 246m in length, with a 5m seal width and 26m formation width. Ms Case resides adjacent the Mitchell sewerage pump station No. 1. The current standard width for access streets in Mitchell is 5m.

 

The Manager - Water, Sewerage & Gas advises that during the flood recovery works extra trucks were accessing the pumping station to remove excess flow. However those works ceased some time ago and now only regular service vehicles access the station. The Manager also confirmed that this is not a dumping station.

 

Three mobile pump stations were observed at the lower river crossing. An officer from the Department of Water and Energy Supply (Toowoomba) advises that there are several notifications of water use from the Maranoa River in this area for the Amby to Muckadilla road construction, this may account for some of the trucks on Edinburgh Street. The officer also advised that this may continue until April 2014.    

 

Widening this section would assist with preservation of the existing asset and improve safety. Should Mitchell town upgrade its streets the standard for an urban access street is a 10m wide seal. Thus this is the standard adopted for the cost estimate.

 

As the use of Edinburgh Street by heavy vehicles may cease following the completion of roadworks in the area an alternate option may be to provide temporary signage advising a gross load limit.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location

Edinburgh Road

Road Details:

Length:

0.25

kilometres

 

Properties accessed:

6

Traffic:

10 - 99 VPD

Class:

Urban Access Street

Standards

Note: The current standard for Urban Access Street in Mitchell is 5m Seal.

Current:

< Urban Access Street

 

Sealed Surface

5

m wide

 -

0.246

k

Gravel Pavement

5

m wide

 -

0.246

k

Formation

26

m wide (ave)

 -

0.246

k

Flood immunity

-

year ARI

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proposed:

Urban Access Street

 

Sealed Surface

10

m wide

 -

0.246

k

Gravel Pavement

10

m wide

 -

0.246

k

Formation

26

m wide

 -

0.246

k

Flood immunity

-

year ARI

 

 

 

Associated Costs

Construction

0.246

kilometres of

5

 m wide

Pavement - 150mm

 $                    15.00

/ m2 =

$18,450.00

0.246

kilometres of

5

 m wide

Seal surface (2 coat)

 $                    11.11

/ m2 =

$13,665.30

$32,115.30

Whole of Life

Current:

Capital renewal

$752.30

pa

Total

$752.30

pa

Proposed:

Capital renewal

$1,462.39

pa

Total

$1,462.39

pa

Variation:

An annual increase of

$710.09

pa

 

Associated Costs

Construction

 

Signage and footings

 

$1,500.00

 

Whole of Life

 

Current:

 

Capital renewal

$0.00

pa

 

Total

$0.00

pa

 

Proposed:

 

Capital renewal

$125.00

pa

 

Total

$125.00

pa

 

Variation:

 

An annual increase of

$125.00

pa

 

 

Consultation (internal/external):       

Noel Kerr – Technical Officer, Infrastructure Services

Troy Pettiford – Manager, Water, Sewerage & Gas

Department Energy and Water Supply

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

Nil

Policy Implications:

Request for Capital Upgrade of Roads

Financial Resource Implications:

Capital Cost of $32,115.30 and an annual increase of $710.09 per annum in maintenance and renewal costs.

 

 

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

CRM_Carmel Case_Request for Road Widening - Edinburgh St, Mitchell

D13/53706

2View

Acknowledgement Letter to Carmel Case Re Request for Road Widening - Edinburgh St, Mitchell

D13/53712

 

Report authorised by:

Kym Downey,  Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design


Attachment 1

CRM_Carmel Case_Request for Road Widening - Edinburgh St, Mitchell

 

From:Maranoa Regional Council[EX:/O=ROMA REGIONAL COUNCIL/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=COUNCIL]

To:Clara Aitken[EX:/O=ROMA REGIONAL COUNCIL/OU=EXCHANGE ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=Clara.aitken]

Received-Date:20131105

Received-Time:6:45:08 AM

Sent-Date:20131105

Sent-Time:6:45:07 AM

Subject:Updated/Reassigned Task Road Maintenance & Enquiry - 9430/2013

 

The following task has been updated or reassigned to you. Please review the details below and respondaccordingly.

 

Task Details

Request Number: 9430/2013

Request Category:Road Maintenance & Enquiry

Request Details:Carmel Case - 0428231893 --- Re: Road needs widening on Edinburgh Street between Mary and Alice Streets. Trucks use road alot it is a thorough fare for Semi trailers, tourist and other trucks using the pumping station. When passing, trucks have to get off and is creating considerable dust, potholes etc. could the road be widened to allow two vehicles to pass on the bitumen.

Task Comments:

 

Sent to Ritchie for information (Miss M L Fleming - 30/10/2013)

 

This would need to go to Council. Kym, is this something that you would handle (Miss M L Fleming - 04/11/2013)

 

Clara, could you please put this in TRIM, add the TRIM # as a comment to this task, do a standard acknowledgement letter and refer to Kylie for a meeting report please (Mrs K T Downey - 05/11/2013)

 

 

 

Customer Details

Name: C A Case

Address: 18 Edinburgh St MITCHELL QLD 4465

Home Phone: 0746231893

Mobile Number: 0428231893

 

Location Details:

Property Details (if applicable):

Street Details (if applicable):

 

Task Details:

Task to Complete: Investigate and action

Task Due Date: 01/11/2013

 

Click here to view your task <http://mrc-auth01/iservice/myTasks.do?nodeNum=2877&altask_key_num=157101> 

 


Attachment 2

Acknowledgement Letter to Carmel Case Re Request for Road Widening - Edinburgh St, Mitchell

 

Our Ref: D13/53706;D13/53712

 

Enquiries: Clara Aitken

Phone: 4624 0712 (Direct) or

             1300 007 662 (via Customer Service)

Office:  Infrastructure Services

 

 

6 November 2013

 

 

Carmel Case

18 Edinburgh Street

MITCHELL  QLD  4465

 

 

Dear Carmel

Re: Request for Road Widening – Edinburgh Street, Mitchell

 

Thank you for your call to Council’s Customer Service Centre on 25 October 2013, outlining your request for road widening on Edinburgh Street between Mary and Alice Streets, Mitchell.

 

I have undertaken an initial review of your concerns raised and have allocated this matter to Kylie Fleischfresser – Coordinator Infrastructure Planning, for further investigation. Following this investigation, a report will go to the Council meeting of 27 November 2013 for resolution.

 

Following this meeting I will advise you of the outcome.

 

Again, thank you for bringing this matter to the attention of Council, I will continue to keep you informed through to finalisation of your request.

 

Please do not hesitate to contact Clara Aitken of my office on (07) 4624 0712, or by email – clara.aitken@maranoa.qld.gov.au, if you have any further questions or concerns with progression of this matter.

 

 

Yours faithfully

 

 

 

 

Kym Downey

Manager – Infrastructure Planning & Design


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 25 November 2013

Item Number: 12.4

File Number: D13/57917

 

Subject Heading:                     Request for gravel upgrade - Dan & Lucy Warby - Warrong Road

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                         

Location:                                           

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Kylie Fleischfresser, Coordinator - Infrastructure Planning

 

Executive Summary: 

Council has received a request to provide a gravel upgrade on Warrong Road

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation: 

That Council consider this request in accordance with the Request for Capital Upgrade of Roads Policy, once adopted, in future budget considerations

 

 

Body of Report:

Council has received a request from Dan and Lucy Warby to provide a gravel upgrade on Warrong Road, previously named Waroonga Tooloombilla Road. Also provide update on flood recovery works, in particular the floodways located either side of the “Claravale” homestead.  

 

This road was inspected 19 November 2013. Upon inspection is was observed that the cement floodway, approximately 4km north of the “Claravale” homestead and the creek crossing approximately 6km south of the “Claravale” homestead had been repaired. Specialist – Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Services, has confirmed that works claimed under flood recovery have been completed and an Aurecon consultant has advised that final inspections of completed works are still being undertaken.

 

This road has approximately 41.2km of formation, 22.4km of formed and gravelled, and 25.9km of sealed road. The current average width of the gravelled sections is approximately 5.75m, however the standard is 4m gravel and this been adopted for the purpose of cost estimation.     

 

The sign for the Kilmorey turnoff is at approximate chainage 59.14. To upgrade to this point would require approximately 20.9km of gravel. An estimate for both the whole road and up to the Kilmorey turnoff is provided.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option 1

Location

Warrong Road

Road Details:

Length:

41.2

kilometres

 

Properties accessed:

10

Traffic:

10 - 99 VPD

Class:

Rural Access

Standards

Current:

Rural Access

 

Sealed Surface

-

m wide

 -

0.000

k

Gravel Pavement

-

m wide

 -

0.000

k

Formation

6.3

m wide (ave)

 -

41.200

k

Flood immunity

-

year ARI

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proposed:

Rural Access

 

Sealed Surface

-

m wide

 -

0.000

k

Gravel Pavement

4

m wide

 -

41.200

k

Formation

6.3

m wide

 -

41.200

k

Flood immunity

-

year ARI

 

 

 

Associated Costs

Construction

41.200

kilometres of

4

 m wide

Pavement - 150mm

 $                  15.00

/ m2 =

$2,472,000.00

$2,472,000.00

Whole of Life

Current:

Light maintenance grade

1 per 18 months

$17,194.13

pa

Capital renewal (as pavement is non-existent)

$1,713.10

pa

Total

$18,907.23

pa

Proposed:

Light maintenance grade

1 per 18 months

$17,194.13

pa

Capital renewal

$26,433.10

pa

Total

$43,627.23

pa

Variation:

An annual increase of

$24,720.00

pa

 

 

 

Option 2

Location

Warrong Road

Road Details:

Length:

20.9

kilometres

 

Properties accessed:

10

Traffic:

10 - 99 VPD

Class:

Rural Access

Standards

Current:

Rural Access

 

Sealed Surface

-

m wide

 -

0.000

k

Gravel Pavement

-

m wide

 -

0.000

k

Formation

6.3

m wide (ave)

 -

20.900

k

Flood immunity

-

year ARI

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proposed:

Rural Access

 

Sealed Surface

-

m wide

 -

0.000

k

Gravel Pavement

4

m wide

 -

20.900

k

Formation

6.3

m wide

 -

20.900

k

Flood immunity

-

year ARI

 

 

 

Associated Costs

Construction

20.900

kilometres of

4

 m wide

Pavement - 150mm

 $                    15.00

/ m2 =

$1,254,000.00

$1,254,000.00

Whole of Life

Current:

Light maintenance grade

1 per 18 months

$8,722.27

pa

Capital renewal (as pavement is non-existent)

$869.02

pa

Total

$9,591.29

pa

Proposed:

Light maintenance grade

1 per 18 months

$8,722.27

pa

Capital renewal

$13,409.02

pa

Total

$22,131.29

pa

Variation:

An annual increase of

$12,540.00

pa

 

 

 

Consultation (internal/external):

Noel Kerr – Technical Officer, Infrastructure Services

Hamid Ashtari - Specialist – Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Services

Aurecon – Terry Meade, Engineer

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

Nil

Policy Implications:

Request for Capital Upgrade of Roads

Financial Resource Implications:

Capital Cost of $2,472,000.00 (for 41.2km of gravel pavement) and an increase of $24,720.00 per annum in maintenance and renewal costs for capital upgrade of graveled sections only.

 

 

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

Councillor Request - Cr. O'Neil - Dan & Lucy Warby - Gravelling Warrong Rd Mitchell

D13/51169

2View

Acknowledgement Letter to Dan and Lucy Warby Re Request for Gravel Pavement to Warrong Rd

D13/54802

3View

Dan & Lucy  Warby - Kilmorey Cattle Company - Mitchell - Complaint regarding Condition of Waroonga Tooloombilla Road - Urgent repairs needed - 27.03.13

S13/4786

4View

Response Letter to Dan & Lucy Warby Re Waroonga Tooloombilla Road Maintenance

D13/58151

5View

Dan & Lucy  Warby - Kilmorey Cattle Company - Mitchell - Complaint regarding Condition of Waroonga Tooloombilla Road - Urgent repairs needed

S12/16912

 

Report authorised by:

Kym Downey,  Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design


Attachment 1

Councillor Request - Cr. O'Neil - Dan & Lucy Warby - Gravelling Warrong Rd Mitchell

 


Attachment 2

Acknowledgement Letter to Dan and Lucy Warby Re Request for Gravel Pavement to Warrong Rd

 

Our Ref: D13/51169;D13/54802

 

Enquiries: Clara Aitken

Phone: 4624 0712 (Direct) or

             1300 007 662 (via Customer Service)

Office: Infrastructure Services

 

 

12 November 2013

 

 

Dan & Lucy Warby

“Kilmorey”

MITCHELL  QLD  4465

 

 

Dear Dan and Lucy

Re: Request for Gravel Pavement to Warrong Road

 

Thank you for your customer feedback form addressed to Councillor Cameron O’Neil dated 23 October 2013, outlining your request for Council to provide gravel pavement to Warrong Road.

 

I have undertaken an initial review of your request raised and have allocated this matter to Kylie Fleischfresser – Coordinator Infrastructure Planning, for further investigation. Following this investigation, a report will go to the Council meeting of 11 December 2013 for resolution.

 

Following this meeting I will advise you of the outcome.

 

Again, thank you for bringing this matter to the attention of Councillor O’Neil; I will continue to keep Councillor O’Neil informed as this matter progresses.

 

Please do not hesistate to contact Clara Aitken of my office on (07) 4624 0712, or by email – clara.aitken@maranoa.qld.gov.au if you have any further questions or concerns with progression of your request.

 

 

Yours faithfully

 

 

 

 

Kym Downey

Manager – Infrastructure Planning & Design


Attachment 3

Dan & Lucy  Warby - Kilmorey Cattle Company - Mitchell - Complaint regarding Condition of Waroonga Tooloombilla Road - Urgent repairs needed - 27.03.13

 



Attachment 4

Response Letter to Dan & Lucy Warby Re Waroonga Tooloombilla Road Maintenance

 



Attachment 5

Dan & Lucy  Warby - Kilmorey Cattle Company - Mitchell - Complaint regarding Condition of Waroonga Tooloombilla Road - Urgent repairs needed

 




Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 25 November 2013

Item Number: 12.5

File Number: D13/58044

 

Subject Heading:                     Use of Personal Transporters - Surat

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                          Surat Lions Club

Location:                                            Camping & Water Reserve, Surat

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

 

Executive Summary: 

The author has met with Mr. Doug McLeod, Secretary/Treasurer of the Surat Lions Club, on the bank of the Balonne River on 19 November 2013.

 

The Lions Club of Surat are proposing to commence hire of Personal Mobility Devices (e.g. Segway devices) to the public and using an area adjacent to the bridge at Surat, to provide training in their use and then allow their use on the River Walk at Surat.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation: 

That as the use of Personal Mobility Devices (PMD’s) is permitted on footpaths and cycleways in Queensland, that Council offer no objection to the proposal by the Lions Club of Surat to hire such devices to the public for use on the River-walk, and further that Council allow that area of land adjacent to the bridge to be used as a training area in use of the devices.

 

 

Body of Report:

PMD’s were made legal to ride on footpaths and cycleways in Queensland, commencing early August 2013.

 

The proposal by the Lions Club of Surat is for it to purchase PMD’s and hire them to the public.  A competency based permit-to-use system is designed, with intending users being trained in their use, and restricted in the area of use until full competency is attained.

 

Age restrictions will apply, and the project will be titled “Surat Safari’s” with all profits to local Community Grants.

Consultation (internal/external):

Surat Lions Club, Secretary/Treasurer, Mr. Doug McLeod

Surat Police

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

Public Liability Insurance held by Lions Club

Policy Implications:

Nil

Financial Resource Implications:

Nil

 

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

Map of Proposed Training Area - Use of Personal Transporters, Surat Lions Club

D13/58054

2View

Copy of Draft Hire Agreement, Lions Club of Surat Re: Surat Safaris Hire of Personal Mobility Devices PMD

D13/58162

 

Report authorised by:

Julie Reitano, Chief Executive Officer


Attachment 1

Map of Proposed Training Area - Use of Personal Transporters, Surat Lions Club

 


Attachment 2

Copy of Draft Hire Agreement, Lions Club of Surat Re: Surat Safaris Hire of Personal Mobility Devices PMD

 





Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 26 November 2013

Item Number: 12.6

File Number: D13/58221

 

Subject Heading:                     Council Policies for the Management of Roads

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                         

Location:                                           

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

 

Executive Summary: 

The adoption of specific policies for the administration of various aspects of Council’s road network will define process, standards and specifications to assist in ensuring a clear, transparent system is followed when managing the network. 

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation: 

That Council adopt the following policies as presented:

·    Construction of Roads for Access to Property

·    Property Accesses & Access Crossovers – Design, Construction & Maintenance;

·    Request for Capital Upgrade of Roads

·    Grids and Gates

·    Works in Road Reserves

 

 

Body of Report:

Five (5) policies have been developed to improve the administration of Council’s road network.  These policies are:

·    Construction of Roads for Access to Property;

·    Property Accesses & Access Crossovers – Design, Construction & Maintenance;

·    Request for Capital Upgrade of Roads;

·    Grids and Gates; and

·    Works in Road Reserves.

Construction of Roads for Access to Property

Maranoa Regional Council (Council) owns public roads for the community to use under the Local Government Act.  The Act confers a “right of passage” by a member of the public to pass along a public road, subject to such restrictions as are imposed by the Council or law.

The purpose of this policy is to define the extent of capital improvement and / or maintenance Council provides in relation to access to properties on dedicated roads whether they are unmade, unformed or formed only.

This policy sets out Council's response to requests to construct new, extend or upgrade roads on road reserves or close roads under the care and control of Council, where no pavement currently exists.  Typically these requests relate to historical subdivisions in rural areas which have gazetted road reserves but no constructed or maintained road assets.

Property Accesses & Access Crossovers – Design, Construction & Maintenance

Council receives requests for the construction of both urban and rural property accesses.

This policy sets out guidelines as to the location, size and standards for construction in relation to both urban and rural property accesses crossing road reserves such that a uniform standard is achieved and safe access to roads is maintained.

This policy details the responsibilities for the design, construction and maintenance of property accesses.

Request for Capital Upgrade of Road

The purpose of this policy is to define the process for application for an upgrade or improvement to a road listed in Council’s endorsed road register and for the provision of a response.

The objectives of this policy are to clearly articulate that Council:

a       is under no obligation to construct a road or pavement;

b       is under no obligation to extend the length of an existing road;

c        is under no obligation to upgrade the level of service or hierarchy class of an existing road;

And to:

a       establish the basis and process for staff to deal with requests to construct new, lengthen existing and/or upgrade the level of service of roads;

b       ensure that there is a process that ensures all requests to construct new, lengthen existing and/or upgrade the level of service of roads are dealt with in a consistent, transparent and equitable manner;

c        ensure that there is a fair and transparent process in place for the improvement of roads.

Grids and Gates

This policy is to be read in conjunction with Subordinate Local Law No. 1.16 (Gates and Grids) 2011 and provides further direction for application for grids and gates on Council managed roads. 

Works in Road Reserves

This policy is to be read in conjunction with Subordinate Local Law No 1.1 (Alteration or Improvement to Local Government Areas and Roads) 2011 and provides further direction for application for council permission to carry out works in road reserves. 

Consultation (internal/external):

Infrastructure Services Managers and Engineers

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

Nil

Policy Implications:

The adoption of policies will

Financial Resource Implications:

N/a

 

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

DRAFT - Policy (Council): Construction of Roads for Access to Property (V0.1)

D13/54069

2View

DRAFT - Policy (Council): Property Accesses & Access Crossovers - Design, Construction & Maintenance (V0.1)

D13/54097

3View

DRAFT - Policy (Council): Request for Capital Upgrade of Roads (V0.1)

D13/54098

4View

DRAFT - Policy (Council): Grids & Gates (V0.1)

D13/54090

5View

Subordinate Local Law No. 1.16 (Gates and Grids) 2011 - Certified Copy

D12/5737

6View

DRAFT - Policy (Council): Works in Road Reserves (V0.1)

D13/54092

7View

Subordinate Local Law No. 1.1 (Alteration or Improvement to Local Government Controlled Areas and Roads) 2011 - Certified Copy

D12/5668

 

Report authorised by:

Michael Parker, Director - Infrastructure Services (Acting)  


Attachment 1

DRAFT - Policy (Council): Construction of Roads for Access to Property (V0.1)

 

1.               Policy Purpose

Maranoa Regional Council (Council) owns public roads for the community to use under the Local Government Act.  The Act confers a “right of passage” by a member of the public to pass along a public road, subject to such restrictions as are imposed by the Council or law.

The purpose of this policy is to define the extent of capital improvement and / or maintenance Council provides in relation to access to properties on dedicated roads whether they are unmade, unformed or formed only.

This policy sets out Council's response to requests to construct new, extend or upgrade roads on road reserves or close roads under the care and control of Council, where no pavement currently exists.  Typically these requests relate to historical subdivisions in rural areas which have gazetted road reserves but no constructed or maintained road assets.

The objectives of this policy are to clearly articulate that Council:

a.   is under no obligation to construct a road or pavement;

b.   is under no obligation to extend the length of an existing road;

c.   is under no obligation to upgrade the level of service or hierarchy class of an existing road;

And to:

a.   establish the basis and process for staff to deal with requests to construct new, lengthen existing and/or upgrade the level of service of roads;

b.   ensure that there is a process that ensures all requests to construct new, lengthen existing and/or upgrade the level of service of roads are dealt with in a consistent, transparent and equitable manner;

c.   ensure that there is a fair and transparent process in place for the improvement of formed, unformed and unmade roads.

 

2.         Policy Scope

This Policy applies to historical gazetted road reserves under the jurisdiction of Council.

This policy does not apply to vehicular access (driveway) from the road to the property boundary, as the property owner is responsible for the construction and maintenance of such accesses.

To be clear this policy does not apply to new road reserves created by the reconfiguration of existing lots in accordance with a Council approved Development Application.

 

This policy should be read in conjunction with “Works in Road Reserve” policy and Subordinate Local Law No 1.1 (Alteration or Improvement to Local Government Areas and Roads) 2011.

 

3.         Definitions   

The Local Government Act 2009 Section 59 defines:

            (2)       A road is-

a)   an area of land that is dedicated to public use as a road; or

b)   an area of land that-

i.    is developed for, or has a 1 of its main uses, the driving or riding of motor vehicles; and

ii.   is open to, or used by, the public; or

c)   a footpath or bicycle path; or

d)   a bridge, culvert, ferry, ford, punt, tunnel or viaduct.

 

(3)       However, a road does not include-

a)   a State-controlled road; or

b)   a public thoroughfare easement.

 

Dedicated Road     An area of land dedicated to public use as a road, but does not include a State-controlled road under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994.

Formed Road          A public road reserve that does not have gravel paving but which is formed using a grader so that stormwater will drain off laterally.

Unformed Road     A public road reserve that has been cleared and open to, and customarily used by the public.

Unmade Road        A public road reserve that has had no capital improvements including clearing, formation and gravel paving. Notwithstanding, an unmade road may be trafficable or un-trafficable in all weathers.

 

4.         Policy Details

There is no legal obligation on the Council to undertake capital improvements on unmade, unformed, or formed roads within a public road reserve for the purpose of access by the land owner to their land.  Thus, Council will not undertake capital improvements to unmade, unformed, or formed roads except where a benefit to the community can be demonstrated.    Community benefit, and thus any work, is to be determined by a specific Council resolution.

Should a landowner require access via an unmade, unformed or formed road, Council expects that the landowner will upgrade the road access at their cost.  This puts them in the same situation as a subdivider who has to upgrade roads at their cost as part of a new development.

Where it can be demonstrated that there may be benefit to the community or that more than one landowner may benefit from the construction of the access; Council may enter into negotiations with the applicant/s to determine the value, if any, of Council contribution to the works.  The outcome of any negotiations would be subject to acceptance by Council through a specific resolution.

Where Council receives a written request in relation to:

§ Clearing of road reserves and creation access to properties;

§ Construction of roads within the road reserve;

§ Capital improvements to unmade, unformed, or formed roads;

§ Maintenance of an existing road / access track which is not contained in Council’s road register and has not been maintained by Council;

the standards and requirements in relation to these matters as detailed in the following sections will apply.

4.1       Clearing

1.   Clearing of trees and access works on road reserves and any approvals required are issued by the Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) after consultation with Council.  Council reserves the right to refuse/object clearing applications dependent on issues which may arise.

2.   Council does not object to DERM issuing approvals for clearing or minor earthworks for purposes of vehicular access to a property along a road reserve, provided that DERM is satisfied the works are necessary and restricted to the minimum amount practical.  No maintenance responsibilities or legal liabilities are accepted by Council.

3.   Where clearing occurs without approval Council may seek restitution of damages generated if deemed necessary.

4.   Proponents of such works are to be required to extend their property public liability coverage over the section of ‘private’ access roadway and constructed within the road reserve.

4.2           Roadwork Carried out on the Road Reserve without Council Approval

1.   Council does not condone or accept any responsibility for any work carried out on a road reserve under the care and control of Council, without its written approval and permission.

2.   The section of roadway upon which unauthorised work has been undertaken will not be maintained or improved in any manner by Council and Council may remove or render impassable, the road section if a safety risk to the public or the environment has been established by the Chief Executive Officer (or delegate).

3.   Similarly Council may seek restitution of damages generated by works undertaken without approval.  Action under Chapter 3, Part 3, Section 75 of the Local Government Act 2009 may result.

4.   No maintenance or legal liabilities are accepted by Council for works approved by other authorities, i.e. clearing.

4.3       Approved Roadwork – Addition to Road Register

1.   Council may consider accepting sections of road onto its road register for ongoing control and maintenance subject to the following conditions being met by the applicant:

a.     That a registered surveyor be engaged at the applicant’s cost to prepare a survey plan to ensure the existing or proposed roadway will be contained fully within the existing road reserve and not generate any encroachments or off alignment issues.  This plan must be presented to Council prior to any physical works being undertaken.

b.     Council will only agree to accept this roadway section should it be constructed to a standard equivalent to that shown on Council’s road hierarchy standard cross sections to the road in question.  All costs for such works shall be required to be borne by the applicant.

c.     Should the applicant request that Council undertake the works, following provision of survey data Council will prepare a cost estimate to construct the roadway to Council’s required standards.  This information shall be transferred to the applicant/s who will be required to formally agree to accept responsibility for these costs.

d.     Following acceptance of the project costs, negotiations can be undertaken with Council as to the method of delivery of the works, contract or Council, and required materials and pavement and construction specifications required.

e.     Alternatively, subject to Council approval, the applicant can arrange for a suitably qualified contractor to undertake the works to Council’s standards, on the basis that Council undertake supervision of the works with the cost of such supervision being at the cost of the applicant.

f.      Following completion of works to the required standards it will be the applicant’s responsibility to engage a Registered Surveyor to prepare an ‘as constructed’ plan of the road section reflecting constructed cross sections and levels for lodgement with Council.

2.   Upon acceptance of the work and receipt of the ‘as constructed’ plan Council’s Road Register will be amended to reflect the addition of the road and the maintenance status of the new work.

3.   Subject to the above conditions being achieved, Council will continue to maintain the road to a standard set by resource and budgetary constraints applicable within each financial year in accordance with Council Asset Management Planning.

4.4       Approved Roadwork – Roads Maintained by Others

1.   Council may give consideration to the approval of works to construct a road or track which provides access to a limited number of properties or to one predominant user. 

2.   Where it is determined that the constructed access / track provides benefit to one predominant user and / or limited benefit to the public through minimal or occasional use, the road will not be maintained by Council.

3.   Where roadwork is to be undertaken to construct a road that will not be maintained by Council, the constructed road will not be included in Council’s Road Register.

4.   Construction of a road deemed to not be maintained by Council will however require approval prior to the construction works commencing.

5.   Roads maintained by other must be signed as such.  Signage is to be placed at all access points along the road.

6.   Signage must include the following:

a.     A statement that the road is not maintained by Maranoa Regional Council

b.     Details of a nominated contact point to who queries / complaints can be directed.

4.5       Development Works on Road Reserve

Council will require road upgrading on any road reserve required for vehicular access to a proposed development generally within but not necessarily limited to the Sustainable Planning Act categories of material change of use of reconfiguration of a lot.  Development Application and Operational works procedures apply.

4.6       General

Nil

5.         Special Provisions (e.g. Privacy Provisions etc)

            Nil

 

6.         Related Policies and Legislation

§ Maranoa Regional Council – Road Hierarchy Plans and Cross-sections

§ Council Policy - Works in Road Reserve

§ Subordinate Local Law No 1.1 (Alteration or Improvement to Local Government Areas and Roads) 2011.

§ Local Government Act 2009

 

7.         Associated Documents

            Nil


Attachment 2

DRAFT - Policy (Council): Property Accesses & Access Crossovers - Design, Construction & Maintenance (V0.1)

 

1.   Policy Purpose

Council receives requests for the construction of both urban and rural property accesses.

 

This policy sets out guidelines as to the location, size and standards for construction in relation to both urban and rural property accesses crossing road reserves such that a uniform standard is achieved and safe access to roads is maintained.

 

This policy details the responsibilities for the design, construction and maintenance of property accesses.

2.   Policy Scope

This policy applies to all private and commercial property accesses in the region. 

It does not override development conditions imposed for a particular development.

3.   Definitions         

Access Crossing

An Access Crossing is that section of property access between the edge of the pavement or kerb and channel on a dedicated public road, and the property boundary.

“Approved” Access Crossing

An Access Crossing either constructed by Council or constructed by the owner and/or his contractor to Council’s specifications and level if appropriate.

“Unauthorised” Access Crossing

An Access Crossing constructed without prior permission and not in accordance with Council’s levels or specifications, or

An Access Crossing that creates an obstruction to a public services, road, or stormwater drainage.

Crossover

A Crossover is the part of the driveway or drive-in that crosses over the verge area fronting a property i.e. from edge of road over the culvert to the property boundary line.

4.   Policy Details

4.1       General

1.   No alteration or improvements shall be constructed or obstructions placed on the road reserve unless an approval under Local Law No. 1 & 4 is obtained and the work is in accordance with Council’s standards and conditions and is to the satisfaction of the Director – Infrastructure Services or their representative.

2.   The obstruction of public services or drains or gutters with any objects used by the occupier to obtain access, and any structure of this nature is considered unauthorised.

3.   The applicant is required to lodge an application fee for permission to construct in the road reserve.  The value of the fee will be determined by Council from time to time.

4.2       Existing Accesses

1.   If an existing access is to be upgraded it shall be assessed, designed and constructed in accordance with this policy.

2.   From time to time accesses in the region may be audited by Council.  Council may request upgrading of “unauthorised” access crossings and/or maintenance of “approved” access crossings.  If owners do not comply with remedial action requested of Council, within a reasonable time frame, then Council will action repairs and seek compensation.  This includes requesting drainage improvements wherever internal accesses either potentially or actually scour and cause silt deposits on joining road reserves, or where stormwater discharges on to a roadway are unsafe or detrimental.

            4.3       Maintenance of Property Accesses

1.   The responsibility of maintaining after completion of construction will belong to the property owner.  Landowners are responsible for providing for drainage of stormwater entry or exiting their property along the access.

2.   The following exemptions apply:

a.   On Unkerbed Roads

Council will maintain the first one (1) metre of the access, in recognition of continuing requirements for shoulder grading and maintaining of drainage paths.

The maintaining of the road cross section including shoulder profile may mean that there is a slight dip in the access surface.

b.   Construction Work

Council will restore any “Approved Access Crossing” that is affected by construction or maintenance work undertaken by Council subsequent to the construction of the access.


            4.4       Design and Construction of Accesses

1.   Persons wishing to construct or upgrade an Access or Access Crossing or Crossover are required to make application in writing to Council.  This application applies whether the construction is to be undertaken by Council, a private contractor, or the owner.

2.   Following receipt of an application to construct an Access Crossing or Crossover, the site may be inspected by Council to determine any conditions which will apply to the approval.

3.   Where works are being constructed by other than Council a permit to perform works on the road shall be issued by Council subject to evidence of necessary insurance and other requirements deemed necessary.  Reference is to be made to Council Policy “Works in Road Reserve”.

4.   Private Contractors or property owners can construct the works only after an approval is issued for the construction of the driveway.  The construction of the driveway is to be in accordance with Council approval and standards.

5.   All works are to be inspected by a Council Officer.

a.   Formwork must be inspected before concrete is poured and excavation must be inspected before pipes are laid.

b.   Concrete must not be poured and pipes must not be laid until approved.  (48 hours notice is required before concreting or pipe laying is to be carried out.)

c.   Final inspection will be made following advice from the applicant that the construction is completed.  The Access Crossing or Crossover shall be inspected and approved by Council.

6.   The minimum requirements for a proposed Access Crossover or Crossing to be constructed are detailed Section 4.5.   The standard Crossover drawings are attached in Appendix A.

            4.5       Required Standards

1.   Proposed accesses must be located so as to ensure adequate safe sight distance and safe gap distance are maintained.

2.   Urban Driveways where Kerb and Channel Exists

a.   All driveways leaving kerb and channel shall be constructed in accordance with Council’s Standard Drawing CMDG-R-041(B).  Approval to vary the standard detail must be sought from the Director Infrastructure Services.

b.   Wherever practicable, the location of crossings in relation to neighbouring lots shall be such as to preserve the maximum amount of kerbside parking space.

c.   Where the site is a corner allotment, no crossing shall be situated closer than six (6) metres from the corner, or in the case of a channelised intersection, such greater distance as may be determined by the Director Infrastructure Services or his representative.

d.   No crossing shall be approved unless there exists a clear space of not less than six (6) metres within the property boundary on which a vehicle may park.

e.   Unless otherwise approved in the special circumstances of a particular case, all crossings shall be set square to the kerb line, and directly opposite the point of entry at the property boundary.

3.   Industrial and Commercial Accesses

a.   The crossing shall be constructed in accordance with CMDG-R-042(C) or CMDG-R-043(C) unless approval of the Director Infrastructure Services has been received.

4.   Property Accesses Outside of Urban Areas where there is No Kerb and Channel

a.   Accesses outside of urban areas shall be constructed in accordance with Council’s Standard Drawing CMDG-R-040(C).

            4.6       Accesses and Driveways General

1.   The costs of construction of any access crossing, driveway or crossover shall be borne by the property owner.

2.   The cost of maintenance of any access crossing, driveway or crossover shall be borne by the property owner. 

3.   All water valves, hydrants, sewer manholes, telecommunications and power access points and the like are to be relocated clear of any proposed crossover/crossing at the expense of the property owner. The relevant authority in charge of any service is to be contacted so that services can be relocated clear of the proposed crossover/crossing prior to construction.

4.   The applicant is responsible obtaining all permissions and approvals required for removal of vegetation or anything of environmental significance which intrudes into the proposed Access Crossing or Crossover.  Any costs incurred in this regard will be the responsibility of the contractor, developer or applicant.


            4.7       Other Considerations

1.   The adoption of this policy does not limit in any way Council’s right to impose differing conditions for proposals, nor limit the discretion of the Director of Infrastructure Services to vary as considered necessary, the engineering requirements in respect of a particular application or individual property having regard to good engineering practice.

            4.8       Disclaimer

1.   Council shall have no responsibility to the user or applicant or any other person or entity with respect to any liability, loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused, directly or indirectly, by the adoption and use of this Policy and Standard Drawings including, but not limited to, any interruption of service, loss of business or anticipatory profits, or consequential damages resulting from the use of these Policy and Standard Drawings as the equivalent of, or a substitute for, project-specific design and assessment by an appropriately qualified professional.

2.   No liability or warranty is implied or expressed by any inspection or the absence of any inspection by the Council decision regarding property access.

5.   Special Provisions (e.g. Privacy Provisions etc)

      Nil

6.   Related Policies and Legislation

Nil

7.   Associated Documents

Standard Drawings

Council Policy – Works in Road Reserve

Subordinate Local Law No 1.1 (Alteration or Improvement to Local Government Areas and Roads) 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


APPENDIX A


Attachment 3

DRAFT - Policy (Council): Request for Capital Upgrade of Roads (V0.1)

 

1.               Policy Purpose

Maranoa Regional Council (Council) owns public roads for the community to use under the Local Government Act.  The Act confers a “right of passage” by a member of the public to pass along a public road, subject to such restrictions as are imposed by the Council or law.

The purpose of this policy is to define the process for application for an upgrade or improvement to a road listed in Council’s endorsed road register and for the provision of a response.

The objectives of this policy are to clearly articulate that Council:

a.   is under no obligation to construct a road or pavement;

b.   is under no obligation to extend the length of an existing road;

c.   is under no obligation to upgrade the level of service or hierarchy class of an existing road;

And to:

a.   establish the basis and process for staff to deal with requests to construct new, lengthen existing and/or upgrade the level of service of roads;

b.   ensure that there is a process that ensures all requests to construct new, lengthen existing and/or upgrade the level of service of roads are dealt with in a consistent, transparent and equitable manner;

c.   ensure that there is a fair and transparent process in place for the improvement of roads.

 

2.         Policy Scope

This Policy applies to roads listed in the road register.

This policy does not apply to vehicular access (driveway) from the road to the property boundary, as the property owner is responsible for the construction and maintenance of such accesses.

To be clear this policy does not apply to new road reserves created by the reconfiguration of existing lots in accordance with a Council approved Development Application.

 

3.         Definitions   

The Local Government Act 2009 Section 59 defines:

            (2)       A road is-

a)   an area of land that is dedicated to public use as a road; or

b)   an area of land that-

i.    is developed for, or has a 1 of its main uses, the driving or riding of motor vehicles; and

ii.   is open to, or used by, the public; or

c)   a footpath or bicycle path; or

d)   a bridge, culvert, ferry, ford, punt, tunnel or viaduct.

 

(3)       However, a road does not include-

a)   a State-controlled road; or

b)   a public thoroughfare easement.

 

Dedicated Road          An area of land dedicated to public use as a road, but does not include a State-controlled road under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994.

Constructed Road     A public road that has gravel paving or / and bitumen surfacing added to the formation

Formed Road              A public road reserve that does not have gravel paving but which is formed using a grader so that stormwater will drain off laterally.

Unformed Road          A public road reserve that has been cleared and open to, and customarily used by the public.

4.         Policy Details

There is no legal obligation on the Council to undertake capital improvements on roads within a public road reserve.

All requests for capital upgrade or improvement to a council road will be referred to a Meeting of council for resolution.  Council officers do not have the authority to undertake upgrade or improvement works that have not been included as part of council’s endorsed operational plan or budget.

Where Council receives a written request in relation to a capital improvements to a road listed in the road register; the following standards and requirements will apply:

4.1       Initial Inspection

A council officer will carry out an initial inspection to determine the current condition, standard and geometry of the section for which the application has been made.

4.2       Report and Recommendation

The council officer will provide a report to the elected members providing detail of:

·    The current standard of the road;

·    The standard applicable according to adopted design standards and function of the road;

·    An estimate of the cost to complete the works; and

·    An estimate of the annual increase in maintenance costs and capital renewal costs should the works be undertaken;

4.3       Consideration by Council

Council will give consideration to:

·    benefit to other users;

·    impact of improvements on the whole network;

·    impact of adopted budget and financial strategies;

·    other considerations as deemed relevant to the application.

 


4.4       Response to Applicant

The applicant will be advised of the council resolution as recorded in the minutes of the meeting at which the report is presented.

Should the proposed works be deferred for future programming the applicant will be advised of same and receive progress updates as the works are considered further.

4.5       Register of Requests

A register will be maintained to record all requests for capital upgrades to council’s road network.  This register will be reviewed annually as part of council’s budget deliberations.

 

5.         Special Provisions (e.g. Privacy Provisions etc)

            Nil

 

6.         Related Policies and Legislation

§ Maranoa Regional Council – Road Hierarchy Plans and Cross-sections

§ Local Government Act 2009

 

7.         Associated Documents

            Nil


Attachment 4

DRAFT - Policy (Council): Grids & Gates (V0.1)

 

1.    Policy Purpose

This policy is to be read in conjunction with Subordinate Local Law No. 1.16 (Gates and Grids) 2011 and provides further direction for application for grids and gates on Council managed roads. 

2.    Policy Scope

This policy applies to all applications for licensed grids and gates on public roads under the authority of Council.

Subordinate Local Law No. 1.16 (Gates and Grids) 2011 provides details as to the ownership of and responsibility for grids and gates on roads under the control of Maranoa Regional Council. 

3.    Definitions     

Definitions detailed in Subordinate Local Law No. 1.16 (Gates and Grids) 2011 apply to this policy.

An owner of a gate or grid installed across a public road, means the person/s who receives the benefit of the gate or grid, i.e. does not have the roadway fenced out, which allows stock to graze the road reserve.

4.    Policy Details

4.1.   Repairs

Should works be required to the grid or gate, Council will notify the owner in writing and the owner shall rectify any problems immediately.  If the works are not carried out within sixty (60) days of the date of the letter then Council may perform the works or remove the grid and bill the owner.

In the event of a safety hazard at the grid or gate the owner will be required to fix immediately to a level that is satisfactory to Council and then to a specification level within sixty (60) days.

4.2.   Grids

1.    Council’s standard specification for a single (4m) and double (8m) grid be the Aprilla Model Type S13H and Type S26H respectively (or equivalent) load rated at 16 ton/axle up to 80km/hr.  All grids shall be accompanied by adjacent double gates with a minimum opening of 7.0 metres.  Council’s standard specification will be made available for future use;

2.    Council accepts alternative designs for single and double grids for a load rating of 16 ton/axle up to 80km/hr, including concrete abutments (sill logs are not permitted);

3.    Each application submitted for Council approval that is not Council’s standard specification shall be accompanied by-

3.1.   A certificate of design from a qualified Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) stating the design parameters.

3.2.   Documentation providing details of the grid fabrication and installation.

4.3.   Gates

Gates shall be:

1.    Constructed so as to provide a minimum clear opening of 7.0 metres;

2.    In two sections so as to permit convenient use by the public;

3.    Of stock proof construction and to be swinging on hinges;

4.    Fitted with a minimum of three delineators evenly spaced on each section of the gate;

5.    Accompanied by a grid (Council will not licence a gate without a grid) where it is either across a road giving access to more than two properties, or more than one property which is residentially occupied, not taking into account the property of the applicant.

4.4.   Signs

All signage will be in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Part 2.

4.5.   General

1.    Any licensed grid/gate approvals granted by Council shall have a ten year currency period, after which application will have to be made to Council for renewal. 

2.    Gates and Grids need to remain compliant during the period of the licence.

4.6.   Standards and Exclusions

Licensed gate and grid requirements and exclusions will be as follows

Road Classification

Licence Grid and Gate Type Required

Collector road with greater than 250 vehicles per day

Not permitted

Major road with traffic volumes less than 250 but more than 20 vehicles per day

Double grid

Minor road less than 20 vehicles

Single grid

4.7.   Applications

1.    Applications must be made on the prescribed form and must be accompanied by all required supporting information and application fee.

2.    Notification from all boundary neighbouring property holders indicating their objection or non-objection to the application must be included as part of the application submission.

4.8.   Application Fees and Renewal Charges

1.    The applicant will pay a fee on application. 

2.    A fee to renew an existing grid or gate licence will be payable at the time of application for renewal. 

3.    The fee payable on application and renewal will be as determined by Council as part of annual budget deliberations.

4.    For the 2013/14 financial year these fees have been set at $250.00 application fee and $100.00 renewal fee.  (12 December 2012 / GM.439.12)

4.9.   Decision

1.    Authority for the approval of licensed grid and gate applications accompanied by a ‘Non Objection Notice’ from each and all boundary neighbouring property holders has been delegated to the Chief Executive Officer.  This authority may be further delegated to the Director – Infrastructure Services.

2.    For applications received where one (1) or more ‘Notice/s of Objection/s’ is/are received, the application will be referred to Council for determination.

4.10. Approval for Works in Road Reserve

Council policy - Works in Road Reserve – applies to all works carried out with road reserves under the control of Council including the installation of grids and gates.  Approval for the installation of grids and gates will be conditioned accordingly.

4.11. Council Works on Roads

In the event of Council performing new or upgrade construction roadwork at the grid or gate location, it is Council policy that the grid or gate be upgraded to meet Council specifications.  The responsibilities in such a case are as follows:

Owner

a.   Supply of grid or gate components to specifications (including associated signage)

b.   Where applicable supply of materials and installation of any gates and fencing

c.   Maintenance and registration of grid or gate at completion or works

Council

a.   Where applicable remove the existing grid and associated infrastructure and deliver to a mutually agreeable location

b.   Installation of new grid, abutments and signage

c.   Complete associated roadworks.

Council may:

a.   Waive any grid application fee payable, but not any renewal charges applicable.

b.   Waive any application process required at the time of installation.

4.12.        
Fencing out Roads

In all circumstances, Council encourages landholders to fence out roads to eliminate the need for grids and/or gates.

Council offers financial incentives to encourage landholders to voluntarily fence road reserves and eliminate licensed grids and gates, Council will reimburse licensed gate and/or grid owners per grid / gate following:

a.   The removal of the gate / grid and associated structures (by Council);

b.   The road being fenced out to a stock proof standard;

c.   The presentation of a tax invoice by the owner; and

d.   Final inspection and acceptance by Council.

except in the case of a property boundary grid, where each individual owner, upon fencing their section, would each be reimbursed half of the total payment.  Council will reimburse the owner the full subsidy value for the removal of a grid, where the adjoining neighbour is a government agency.

Where the owner of a grid and/or gate, fences out a road eliminating a grid / gate which was previously a boundary grid between two owners and one of these owners has previously fenced out their side of the grid and received half of the subsidy under this policy, the later owner shall only be paid half the total subsidy.

The value of the financial incentive offered will be as determined through annual budget deliberation processes.

1.    For the 2013/14 financial year this subsidy has been set at $1,500 per grid or gate removed. (11 December 2013 / GM.???.???)

5.   Special Provisions (e.g. Privacy Provisions etc)

            Nil

6.   Related Policies and Legislation

            Nil

7.   Associated Documents

Application Form

Subordinate Local Law No. 1.16 (Gates and Grids) 2011 (D12/5737)

Council Policy – Works in Road Reserve


 


Maranoa Logo Process

Permit to Erect Gate and/or Grid Across a Road

Applications for a Permit or transfer of Permit for Gates and Grids will be considered by Council subject to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2009, Local Law No. 4 (Roads) and Subordinate Local Law No. 1.16 (Gates and Grids) of Maranoa Regional Council.

 

Applications will only be considered by Council upon receipt of a completed application form with required supporting information and the payment of the relevant fee. There is an initial fee for a 10 year permit and a renewal fee every 10 years thereafter. A separate transfer fee will apply in cases of change of ownership.

 

Council will advise, in writing, of its approval or otherwise, together with any special conditions it consider necessary, for the convenience of the public.

 

The following attachments should be understood prior to completion of the application form.

o Subordinate Local Law No. 1.16

o Permit and Licence Application Form

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Privacy Statement

Maranoa Regional Council is collecting your personal information on this form in accordance with the Local Government Act 2009 in order to process the application to erect a gate and/or grid across a road. The information will only be accessed by Maranoa Regional Council for Council business related activities. Your information will not be given to any other person or agency unless you have given us permission or are required by law. Your personal information is handled in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009.

 
 

 

 

 

 


Application

Owner's Name: __________________________________________________________

Postal Address: __________________________________________________________

Real Property Description of land owned: Lot _________________  Plan:____________________

Property Location: ________________________________________________________________

I/We hereby make application for a permit to erect a gate/grid across the road as shown on attached plan. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name and Address of person who will under take the work ________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________Telephone No. ________________

Details:

(1) Design dimension: ______________________________________________________________

(2) When & how Gate/Grid will be built: __________________________________________________________­______________________

 (3) Attach Site Plan to scale & specification 0 Yes 0 No

(4) Details of builder’s insurance: _____________________________________________________

(5) Sign “Permitted Public Gate” to be Attached: 0 Yes 0 No

 

I/We have attached hereto a plan showing the exact location of the proposed gate and/or grid relative to the property boundaries and the road reserve.

 

In consideration of the Council granting such licence I/we hereby undertake that I/we will at all times hereafter indemnify and keep indemnified the Council against the payment of all claims, demands, damages, charges and costs and against all liability arising with respect to the said gate and/or grid and against all actions, suits, proceedings, claims and expenses whatsoever which may be taken or made against the Council or incurred or become payable by the Council with respect thereto.

I/we acknowledge that:-

 

(1)  It will be a standard condition of every approval that the approval holder constructs the gate or grid and the approaches to the gate or grid in accordance with Council’s Standard Specification for Gates and Grids.

 

(2)  It will be a standard condition of approval that the holder of an approval for a gate or grid will be responsible for maintaining the gate and/or grid and approaches described above.

 

Signed

Name of Applicant/s: __________________________________________________________

                       

                             __________________________________________________________

 

Signature of Applicants: _________________________________________ Date: ______________

 

                                __________________________________________Date: ______________

 

Adjoining Property Holders Objection or Non-objection

I/We, being the owner of property __________________________ which adjoins the property as stated on the attached plan, have no objection/object to the installation of a gate/grid at the location indicated.

 

Reason for objection (if applicable):________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

 

Name/s of property owner: ____________________________________________________________

 

Signature/s: _____________________________________ Date: _____________________________

                     

Witness

Name of Witness: ___________________________________________________________________

 

Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _____________________________

 

Adjoining Property Holders Objection or Non-objection

I/We, being the owner of property __________________________ which adjoins the property as stated on the attached plan, have no objection/object to the installation of a gate/grid at the location indicated.

 

Reason for objection (if applicable):________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

 

Name/s of property owner: ____________________________________________________________

 

Signature/s: _____________________________________ Date: _____________________________

                      

Witness

Name of Witness: ___________________________________________________________________

 

Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _____________________________

 

Office Use Only:

Application Fee:___________     Receipt No: _____________           Date Received: ____________

 

Licence No:                              Register Updated:

 

2013/14 Fees and Charges

Application Fee: $250

Renewal Fee (every 10 years): $100


 


Attachment 5

Subordinate Local Law No. 1.16 (Gates and Grids) 2011 - Certified Copy

 











Attachment 6

DRAFT - Policy (Council): Works in Road Reserves (V0.1)

 

1.               Policy Purpose

This policy is to be read in conjunction with Subordinate Local Law No 1.1 (Alteration or Improvement to Local Government Areas and Roads) 2011 and provides further direction for application for council permission to carry out works in road reserves. 

2.         Policy Scope

This policy applies to all road reserves under the authority of Maranoa Regional Council.

3.         Definitions   

Nil

4.         Policy Details

4.1       Roadworks Carried out on the Road Reserve without Council Approval

1.   Council does not condone or accept any responsibility for any work carried out on a road reserve under the care and control of Council, without its written approval and permission.

2.   The section of roadway upon which unauthorised work has been undertaken will not be maintained or improved in any manner by Council and Council may remove or render impassable, the road section if a safety risk to the public or the environment has been established by the Chief Executive Officer (or delegate).

3.   Similarly Council may seek restitution of damages generated by works undertaken without approval.  Action under Chapter 3, Part 3, Section 75 of the Local Government Act 2009 may result.

4.   No maintenance or legal liabilities are accepted by Council for works approved by other authorities, i.e. clearing.

4.2       Application

1.   Applications must be made on the prescribed form and must be accompanied by all required supporting information and application fee.

4.3       Application Fees and Renewal Charges

1.   The applicant will pay a fee on application. 

2.   The fee payable on application will be as determined by Council as part of annual budget deliberations.

3.   For the 2013/14 financial year these fees are as detailed below:

Permits

Unit

Charge

Pipeline Permit

(excluding Rural water for agricultural purposes)

Per 100m within Road Reserve

 $       525.00

Excess Mass/Rig Movement

Per Permit

 $       350.00

Maintenance Permit

Per Permit

 $       210.00

Access Permit

Per Access

 $       180.00

Temporary Access Permit

Per Access

 $       180.00

Residential Access Permit

Per Access

 $       130.00

Low Impact

Per Permit

 $       350.00

Road Haulage Permit

Per Permit

 $       350.00

4.4       Decision

Authority for the approval of applications has been delegated to the Director – Infrastructure Services or their representative.

4.5       Assistance with Works and Approval Conditions

As conditions of approval for works within a road reserve may prove onerous to some applicants Council may provide a level of assistance to the applicant.

This assistance may take the form of:

a.   Assistance with management of traffic

b.   Provision of signage required for management of traffic

c.   Supervision of works

d.   Other as determined by Council through resolution.

Applicants requiring assistance to comply with approval conditions should, in the first instance, advise Council in writing of assistance required.  The level of assistance provided will be as determined by the Director – Infrastructure Services.

4.6       Exceptional Circumstance

Through resolution, Council may declare exceptional circumstances under which works required to be undertaken in a road reserve will be completed by council workforce at minimal or no cost to the beneficiary.

a.   Declaration of Drought

In those areas of Maranoa Regional Council that have been drought declared by the Queensland Government Council will, on receipt of an application, undertake the earthworks required to provide a road crossing for the purpose of provision of rural water pipeline at no cost to the applicant.  The applicant will be responsible for the supply of the materials for the pipeline

Following receipt of a written application detailing location and dimensions, council officers will negotiate a suitable timeframe with the applicant.  During this negotiation, consideration must be given to the urgency of the request and the availability of suitable workforce and required plant.  The maximum timeframe in which the works should be undertaken is 28 days from acknowledgement of receipt of application.

5.         Special Provisions (e.g. Privacy Provisions etc)

            Nil

6.         Related Policies and Legislation

            Nil

7.         Associated Documents

            Application Form

Subordinate Local Law No 1.1 (Alteration or Improvement to Local Government Areas and Roads) 2011


 

APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE ASSOCIATED WITH ALL PERMITS – REFER BELOW

 

Please note sections marked in blue are mandatory.

 

MRC Permit No.    (     -     -      )

 

COMPANY DETAILS

 

Company:

                                                                              

 

 

 

 

 

 

Department:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Postal Address:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Email:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact:

 

 

 

Phone:

 

 

 

PERMIT APPLICATION - GENERAL DETAILS

 

Permit Type:

(1) Pipe crossing          {  }

2) Turnout/Access { }

(3) Low Impact    {  }

 

Go to Applicable section below:

(4) Rig Move/Ex. Mass {  }

5) Road haulage   { }

(6) Maintenance  {  }

 

Road / Lot / Location (Chainage):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Road type:

Constructed {} 

Unconstructed { }

Sealed  { }

  Unsealed  { }

 

Locality Plan:

 

Document Number:

 

 

 

 

Start date:

/       /

Expected Duration:

 

 

 

 

 

Credit Card Details:
OR
PURCHASE ORDER (PO)

Name on card

 

Card #

Expiry Darte

 

Expiry Date

               OR PO:

 

1. Pipe Crossing ($525 per 100m or part there of)

 

Coordinates (WGS84):

Latitude:

 

Longitude:

 

 

 

Type:

Crossing {  }         

Longitudinal {  }

Crossing angle:        0

 

Proposed Method

Bored      {  }     

              Open Cut    {  }

 

 

 

Number / Type Pipes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Needs:

Additional Work space { }

Temp. Turnout { }

Access Track { }

 

If relevant, tick above and complete section 2. No additional fees apply.

 

Attachments:

Attached

Document Number

 

Detailed layout plan:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Road reserve X section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type cross section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TMP:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plan showing additional work space / Track:

 

 

 

 

 

Temporary Turnout Design:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Turnout Construction (General $180 / Residential $130)

 

Coordinates (WGS84):

Latitude:

 

Longitude:

 

 

 

Existing Road:

Road width:

 

Bitumen Width:

 

 

 

Use / Duration:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vehicle use:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attachments:

Attached

Document Number

 

Detailed layout plan:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cross section / drainage layout:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turnout Design:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TMP:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MRC - OFFICE USE ONLY

 

Date Received:

 

 

 

Date Approved:

 

 

Trim File Number:

 

 

 

 

 

3. Low Impact Surveys ($350)

Scope / Description:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extent of application:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attachments:

Attached

Document Number

Detailed layout plan:

 

 

 

 

 

 

TMP:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vehicle Weight, Dimensions & Type:

 

 

 

 

 

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Rig Movement/Excess Mass Vehicles ($350)

Rig Name/Vehicle Registration:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proposed Route:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date/s:

 

 

Pilot Escort:

YES    /    NO

Attachments:

 

Attached

Document Number

Plant: Weight, Dimensions, Veh.Type & Loads

 

 

 

 

 

Detailed layout plan:

 

 

 

 

 

 

TMP:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

5. Road Haulage ($350)

Route / Location:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type material :

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vehicle configuration:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start Date:

 

Duration of Works:

 

 

 

Daily movements:

 

Pilot Escort Required:

 

YES  /  NO

Attachments:

 

Attached

Document Number

Detailed layout plan:

 

 

 

 

 

 

TMP:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Workspace:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Temporary turnout cross section design:

 

 

 

 

 

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

6. Maintenance / Construction ($210)

Maintenance Type:

Suppress Dust  { }

Formation Grade {  }

Grid/Gate Mtce  {  }

 

Bitumen seal     { }

12 Month Mtce contract  {  }   

Gravel Resheet {  }

 

Shoulder Grade { }

Fence line clearing         {  }

Other                 {  }

Description / Scope of works:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coordinates (Grid):

Latitude:

 

Longitude:

 

 

Extent of application:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Material Type / Source

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attachments:

Attached

Document Number

Detailed layout plan

 

 

 

 

 

 

TMP:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cross section / drainage layout:

 

 

 

 

 

Plan showing additional work space

 

 

 

 

 

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name:                                                                                    Signature:                                                                           Position:                                                                                      Date:


Attachment 7

Subordinate Local Law No. 1.1 (Alteration or Improvement to Local Government Controlled Areas and Roads) 2011 - Certified Copy

 










Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 1 December 2013

Item Number: 12.7

File Number: D13/59277

 

Subject Heading:                     Council Policy - Road Register

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                         

Location:                                           

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

 

Executive Summary: 

The adoption of a policy for the administration of the register of roads will assist in ensuring a clear, transparent system is followed in the management of the road register. 

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation: 

That Council adopt Council Policy: Road Register as presented

 

 

Body of Report:

The adoption of a specific policy for the administration the register of roads will assist in ensuring a clear, transparent system is followed when managing the road register. 

The purpose of the policy is to define the categories and classifications under which roads will be included on the Road Register and to provide processes for the management of the adopted register.

Consultation (internal/external):

Officers of the Infrastructure Services directorate

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

Nil

Policy Implications:

Nil

Financial Resource Implications:

Nil

 

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

DRAFT - Policy (Council) Road Register

D13/59274

 

Report authorised by:

Michael Parker, Director - Infrastructure Services (Acting)  


Attachment 1

DRAFT - Policy (Council) Road Register

 

1.         Policy Purpose

The Local Government Act 2009 (the Act) requires a local government in Queensland to adopt a register of roads categorised by the road surface and to map each road on the register.  This register must be available for public inspection.

The purpose of this policy is to define the categories and classifications under which roads will be included on the Road Register and to provide processes for the management of the adopted register.

2.                     Policy Scope

This Policy applies to the register of roads as adopted by Council through resolution.

3.                     Definitions   

The Local Government Act 2009 Section 59 defines:

            (2)       A road is-

a)   an area of land that is dedicated to public use as a road; or

b)   an area of land that-

i.    is developed for, or has a 1 of its main uses, the driving or riding of motor vehicles; and

ii.   is open to, or used by, the public; or

c)   a footpath or bicycle path; or

d)   a bridge, culvert, ferry, ford, punt, tunnel or viaduct.

 

(3)       However, a road does not include-

a)   a State-controlled road; or

b)   a public thoroughfare easement.

 

Dedicated Road     An area of land dedicated to public use as a road, but does not include a State-controlled road under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994.

Urban                        developed area which may comprise densely developed uses such as residential, commercial, industrial, education, recreation or a mix of these. In general, this is characterised by evenly spaced street lighting, kerbed streets, and frequent closely spaced driveways. This will also include land designated for future urban development;

Rural                         sparsely developed area which may comprise rural development, rural residential lots greater than 1ha and isolated industrial sites. In general this is characterised by unkerbed streets, both sealed and unsealed roads, infrequent driveways and large tracts of undeveloped land.

4.        
Policy Details

4.1.    General

Roads listed on the adopted road register are roads that are currently maintained, to differing extents, by council.  Road extensions beyond the Council’s mapped road register will not be maintained by Council.

Roads on this register are considered public roads open to the public for access, as stated in Act.

Roads on this register have been categorised according to surface and further categorised by function. 

4.2.    Categorisation of Roads by Surface

In accordance with the Act roads on the register will be categorized according to surface.

The following categories will apply:

·   Sealed,

·   Unsealed and

·   Sealed/Unsealed for roads on which both surfaces are present.

4.3.    Hierarchical Classification

The hierarchy principles of road classification provide a means of classifying a roadway according to its purpose, function and management.

The concept of the hierarchy of roadways is used to define the main functional objectives of each roadway type, which can then form the basis of ongoing planning and system management aimed at reducing the mix of incompatible functions and maximising the role of roadways in the various networks.  Setting a road classification system provides guidance when considering the standard of maintenance and upgrading work on a particular road.  It allows consistent standards to be applied across the region and ensures that the greatest value for money is attained. 

It is intended that this process be carried out in a network sense, as it is imperative that corridor continuity be considered.  Classification of existing roadways should support future amendments to the hierarchy and the associated changes in performance criteria. 

To accommodate the different needs in urban and rural areas, each planning area has been considered separately.

4.3.1.  Rural Road Classification

The five (5) functional classifications for rural roads under the control of Maranoa Regional Council are:

·    Rural Arterial

·    Rural Collector

·    Rural Access

·    Minor Access

·    Unformed Tracks

Roads classified as National Highways or Declared State Roads do not come under local government authority

Three of these classifications have been expanded further as detailed below:

·   Rural Arterial

o - Major;

o – Minor;

·   Rural Collector

o – Major A

o – Major B

o - Minor

·   Rural Access

o Primary A

o Primary B

o Secondary

The function of each of these classifications is:

Arterial Road is the highest order of road.  The primary objective of arterial roads is to provide major through routes for traffic.  All longer distance traffic movements should be directed onto the arterial roads.  Arterial roads should form a principal connection between major regional centre’s and towns in rural areas.  It is recognized that arterial roads will have direct property access.  On arterial roads the priority is to provide efficient traffic flow through increased speed and capacity.

A Collector roads’ primary purpose is for the collecting and distributing traffic from local access roads to the arterial and declared state road network.

Access roads provide access from properties through to a higher order road.

Minor access roads are roads that are used infrequently by the public that may provide access to a single property.

An unformed track is a road that has not been formed or improved.

The above categories relate to the function of a road within the road network and may not, in all instances, reflect the actual volume of traffic on the road.  When attributing a functional classification to a road the importance of the road within the hierarchy should be the guiding consideration. 

4.3.2.  Urban Street Classification

The function of urban streets can be categorised by both the zone within which they are placed – residential, commercial or industrial – and their relative position in a hierarchy within that zone.

The adopted classifications, which consider both the purpose and hierarchical function, for urban streets under the control of Maranoa Regional Council are:

·      Access Place

·      Access Street

·      Urban Collector – Minor

·      Urban Collector – Major

·      Trunk Collector

·      Commercial

·      Industrial  Access

·      Industrial Collector

The function of each of these classifications is:

Access Place is the lowest order street and its main function is residential space, vehicular movement is somewhat restricted in this area.

Access Street, the next order, is still mainly focused on providing residential space amenity however it allows more vehicular movement, usually the connecting street of an access place.

Minor Urban Collector streets connect major roads. Traffic speeds and volumes are restricted to increase safety and residential amenity.

A Major Urban Collector has a main function of traffic conveyance. High density residential amenity and non-residential amenity is on this street.

Trunk Collector Street has almost no frontage to residences, parking is discouraged and the main function is the conveyance of traffic through a town.

Industrial Access, provisions are made for large vehicle access, including turning and

Industrial Collector connects major roads to the industrial access space.

Commercial streets contained within the central business district. Provisions are made for parking and pedestrians.

4.4.    Update and Review

1.      The road register will be updated on an annual basis to reflect any changes to road categorisation by surface type or by classification.  Additional roads approved and accepted by council, will be added to the register at this time.

2.      The register will be reviewed on an annual basis prior to the budget deliberations of elected members and endorsed by members at that time.

3.      Following review and updating the register will be reissued with the addition of the details of the council resolution through which it has been endorsed as the road register for Maranoa Regional Council.

4.5.    Appeals and Amendments

1.      The road register will be available for public review and comment at all times. 

2.      Should it be considered that a road has been incorrectly categorised or classified a request for review or revision of the category or classification should be made in writing to the Chief Executive Officer.

3.      The applicant must provide details of the data considered to be in error or requiring review, proposed amendment and justification for the amendment.

4.      Following receipt of a request for review or amendment a council officer will inspect the nominated road and provide a recommendation to elected members for consideration.  Should the amendment be endorsed by council an addendum, detailing the accepted change and resolution number, will be added to the published road register and maps. 

5.      The accepted change will not be included in the register until the time of the annual review and update.

4.6.    Addition to Road Register

4.6.1.  Approved Roadwork

Council may consider accepting sections of road onto its road register for ongoing control and maintenance subject to the conditions detailed in Section 4.3 of Council Policy: Construction of Roads for Access to Property; being met by the applicant:

Subject to the above conditions being achieved, Council will continue to maintain the road to a standard set by resource and budgetary constraints applicable within each financial year in accordance with Council Asset Management Planning.

4.6.2.  Approved Roadwork – Roads Maintained by Others

Where a road is constructed that will not be maintained by Council, the constructed road will not be included in Council’s Road Register.

4.6.3.  Development Works on Road Reserve

Roads constructed through the application of Development Application and Operational works procedures will be accepted onto the road register for ongoing control and maintenance following acceptance of the road as off-maintenance by an authorised Council Officer.

4.7.    Documentation

In accordance with Section 74 (4) of the Act, on application and payment of a fee, a person may obtain:

a.         a copy of a map or register of roads; or

b.         a signed certificate about:

i.             the category, alignment and levels of roads; or

ii.            the fact that the alignment or level of a road in its area has not been fixed.

4.8.    Fees and Charges

The fees will be as determined by Council as part of annual budget deliberations.

For the 2013/14 financial these fees have been set as follows:

·    Copy of a map or register of roads            $16.50

·    Certificate of road detail                              $27.50

(11 December 2013 GM ???/??:

 

5.         Special Provisions (e.g. Privacy Provisions etc)

            Nil

6.         Related Policies and Legislation

§ Council Policy: Construction of Roads for Access to Property

§ Local Government Act 2009

7.         Associated Documents

            Nil


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 1 December 2013

Item Number: 12.8

File Number: D13/59285

 

Subject Heading:                     Council Policies - Road Network Design and Maintenance Standards

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                         

Location:                                           

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

 

Executive Summary: 

Council policy, Road Network Design Standards, provides a guide as to the standards to be applied when constructing or upgrading a road within the Council region.

Council policy, Road Network Maintenance Standards, provides a guide as to the frequency of maintenance, upgrade and renewal works on Council roads.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation: 

That Council adopt the Council Policies:            Road Network Design Standards; and Road Network Maintenance Standards as presented.

 

 

Body of Report:

 

Council policy, Road Network Design Standards, provides a guide as to the standards to be applied when constructing or upgrading a road within the Council region. 

 

Council policy, Road Network Maintenance Standards, provides a guide as to the frequency of maintenance, upgrade and renewal works on Council roads based on the hierarchical function of the road.

 

This policy sets a guide for prioritisation of maintenance works as and when Council resources allow.

 

Consultation (internal/external):

Officers of Infrastructure Services Directorate

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

Nil

Policy Implications:

Nil

Financial Resource Implications:

Nil

 

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

DRAFT - Policy (Council) Road Network Design Standards

D13/59281

2View

DRAFT - Policy (Council) Road Network Maintenance Standards

D13/59283

 

Report authorised by:

Michael Parker, Director - Infrastructure Services (Acting)  


Attachment 1

DRAFT - Policy (Council) Road Network Design Standards

 

1.         Policy Purpose

Maranoa Regional Council has adopted the Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines (www.cmdg.com.au) as a guide to requirements within the Maranoa region. 

The design and construction specifications and drawings to be applied to road network infrastructure within the Maranoa Regional Council region is displayed on the Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines website (www.cmdg.com.au).

The purpose of this policy is to provide direction as to the standard to be applied when determining the standard to which a road is to be constructed or upgraded.

2.                     Policy Scope

This Policy applies to all roads in Council’s adopted Road Register or for which construction approval is to be issued.

3.                     Definitions   

The Local Government Act 2009 Section 59 defines:

            (2)       A road is-

a)   an area of land that is dedicated to public use as a road; or

b)   an area of land that-

i.    is developed for, or has a 1 of its main uses, the driving or riding of motor vehicles; and

ii.   is open to, or used by, the public; or

c)   a footpath or bicycle path; or

d)   a bridge, culvert, ferry, ford, punt, tunnel or viaduct.

 

(3)       However, a road does not include-

a)   a State-controlled road; or

b)   a public thoroughfare easement.

 

Dedicated Road     An area of land dedicated to public use as a road, but does not include a State-controlled road under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994.

Urban                        developed area which may comprise densely developed uses such as residential, commercial, industrial, education, recreation or a mix of these. In general, this is characterised by evenly spaced street lighting, kerbed streets, and frequent closely spaced driveways. This will also include land designated for future urban development;

Rural                         sparsely developed area which may comprise rural development, rural residential lots greater than 1ha and isolated industrial sites. In general this is characterised by unkerbed streets, both sealed and unsealed roads, infrequent driveways and large tracts of undeveloped land.

Hierarchical Classification           As defined in Council Policy: Road Register

4.        
Policy Details

4.1.    General

When determining the standard to which a road or street is to be constructed or upgrade to, consideration must be given to the function of the road and the volume of traffic which may use the road.

Design standards should be applied to individual road issues as they arise within Council’s road network.  It is important to recognize the need for flexibility in these design standards (although some aspects may be mandatory) in order to accommodate site specific examples where other issues represent a major constraint.  Nonetheless, in applying flexibility, it is important that the objectives for the overall hierarchy are satisfied.

4.2.    Rural Roads

4.2.1.  Standard Cross-section

The standard cross section of a rural road includes the formation, pavement, surface and infrastructure to assist in drainage of the road as detailed below.

 

 

4.2.2.  Standards

The standards applicable to rural roads give consideration to the volume of traffic on the road.

Vehicles per Day (VPD)

Component Width (m)

Flood

Immunity

 (ARI Years)

Indicative Hierarchical Classification

Formation

(F)

Pavement

(PW)

Seal

(SW)

As constructed

 

Minor Access

0

-

9

6

0

0

1

 

Rural Access - Secondary

10

-

39

8

4

0

2

Rural Access - Primary B

40

-

99

8

7

0

2

Rural Access - Primary A

100

-

149

8

8

7

2

Rural Collector - Minor

150

-

250

9

8

7 (8)*

5

Rural Collector - Major B

Vehicles per Day (VPD)

Component Width (m)

Flood

Immunity

 (ARI Years)

Indicative Hierarchical Classification

Formation

(F)

Pavement

(PW)

Seal

(SW)

250

-

1000

9

8

8

5

Rural Collector - Major A

1000

-

3000

10

9

9

10

Arterial - Minor

3000

-

5000

10

9

9

10

Arterial - Major

> 5000

* As the material available for construction or upgrade of roads is of a lower quality than that available historically there is benefit, through reduced maintenance costs, in sealing the shoulders of sealed roadways.   Extending the sealed area to cover the shoulders assists in keeping the pavement dry and prevents loss of pavement strength through the impact of moisture.

Design speed is to be generally used as the basic parameter of design standards and the determination of the minimum design value for other elements on rural roads is to be based on the concept of a "speed environment" as outlined in AUSTROADS Guide to Road Design – Part 3: Geometric Design.

Where appropriate the design of superelevation, widening and centreline shift and their associated transitions are to comply with relevant AUSTROADS Guide.

Where the table drain is likely to scour, a stone pitched or suitably lined dish drain is to be constructed along the invert.  Also for grades of less than 0.5%, the inverts of the drain are to be lined to prevent siltation.

Where the upgrade or construction of a road, and particularly resulting overland flow, may impact on adjoining land, the landholder must be consulted as part of the design process prior to commencement of works.

Horizontal and vertical curves are to be designed generally to the requirements of AUSTROADS Guide to the Road Design – Part 3: Geometric Design.  These requirements are essential to satisfy the safety and performance of proper road design.  Roads having both horizontal and vertical curvature should be designed to conform to the terrain to achieve desirable aesthetic quality and being in harmony with the landform.

4.3.    Urban Streets

4.3.1.  Standard Cross-section

In addition to the components which are part of a rural road; formation, pavement and surface, urban street standard cross-sections may also include kerb and channel, pathways, lighting and utility services.

4.3.2.  Urban Street Standards

The standard component requirements applicable to urban streets are determined by the function of the street.

Classification

No of

Dwellings

Traffic

Generation
(AADT)

Minimum

Reserve

Width  (m)

(RW)

Nominal Carriageway Width (m)

(CW)

Max

Design

Speed

(kph)

Pathways

(no x m)

Access Place

0-25

0-250

18

10

30

Nil

Access Street

26-60

251-600

18

10

40

Nil

Minor Urban Collector

61-150

601-1500

20

12

50

1 x 1.5

Major Urban Collector

151-300

1501-3000

25

12

60

1 x 1.5

Trunk Collector Street

N/A

>3,000

25

14

60

1 x 2

Commercial

N/A

 -

30

22

40 

Full width x 2

Industrial Access

<8ha

-

25

12

50

Nil

Industrial Collector

<30

-

30

18

60

1 x 2

Detailed design standards can be found in CMDG documentation.

4.4.    Review of Standards

Council will regularly review the volume of traffic using a public road as a means to determine the standard required for the road. 

Maranoa Regional Council has adopted the Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines (www.cmdg.com.au) as a guide to requirements within the Maranoa region.  The standards listed in the CMDG documents will reviewed regularly to ensure their continued appropriateness and value to this region.

5.         Special Provisions (e.g. Privacy Provisions etc)

            Nil

6.         Related Policies and Legislation

§ Council Policy: Road Register

§ Local Government Act 2009

7.         Associated Documents

            Nil


Attachment 2

DRAFT - Policy (Council) Road Network Maintenance Standards

 

1.         Policy Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to provide direction as to the frequency of maintenance, upgrade and renewal works on roads managed by Council.

2.         Policy Scope

This Policy applies to all roads in Council’s adopted Road Register.

3.         Definitions   

The Local Government Act 2009 Section 59 defines:

            (2)       A road is-

a)   an area of land that is dedicated to public use as a road; or

b)   an area of land that-

i.    is developed for, or has a 1 of its main uses, the driving or riding of motor vehicles; and

ii.   is open to, or used by, the public; or

c)   a footpath or bicycle path; or

d)   a bridge, culvert, ferry, ford, punt, tunnel or viaduct.

 

(3)       However, a road does not include-

a)   a State-controlled road; or

b)   a public thoroughfare easement.

 

Dedicated Road     An area of land dedicated to public use as a road, but does not include a State-controlled road under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994.

Urban                        developed area which may comprise densely developed uses such as residential, commercial, industrial, education, recreation or a mix of these. In general, this is characterised by evenly spaced street lighting, kerbed streets, and frequent closely spaced driveways. This will also include land designated for future urban development;

Rural                         sparsely developed area which may comprise rural development, rural residential lots greater than 1ha and isolated industrial sites. In general this is characterised by unkerbed streets, both sealed and unsealed roads, infrequent driveways and large tracts of undeveloped land.

Hierarchical Classification           As defined in Council Policy: Road Register

4.         Policy Details

4.1.    General

Generally Council roads will be designed and maintained to comply with a geometric standard to satisfy a driving speed of at least 80 kph.  Geometric standards to cater for vertical and horizontal curves, sight and stopping distances will be applied.

In general advisory or mandatory speed signs will be placed at locations where hazards exist.  The principal that drivers should travel at speeds which suit the prevailing road conditions at all times must be recognised and observed by all road users.

Maintenance practices are intended to maintain driver/passenger comfort at design speeds however as a result of maintenance frequency this may not always be possible. 

Maintenance works will be carried out as resources and funding allows with priority given to those sites where it is considered that there is a high risk to the safety of users.  Regular scheduled maintenance will be prioritised according to the volume of traffic using the road and the function of the road within the established hierarchy.

4.2.    Rural Roads

4.2.1.  Scheduled Maintenance – Unsealed Pavement

As a guide scheduled maintenance frequency for paved or formed roads may be undertaken as per the schedule below.

Classification

Frequency ( /yr)

Light Maintenance Grade

Heavy Maintenance Grade

Minor Access

-

-

Rural Access - Secondary

1

-

Rural Access - Primary B

1

-

Rural Access - Primary A

1

-

Rural Collector - Minor

1

1

Rural Collector - Major B

1

1

Rural Collector - Major A

1

1

Maintenance on roads deemed to be in the category of Minor Access will only be undertaken only  when external funds are available to fund the works.  Roads in this category will not be renewed or upgraded at the cost of council.

Definitions for the individual activity types are as follows:

·        Light Maintenance Grading includes a light grading to remove transverse scours and wheel ruts and the clearing of drains as required.  Machinery - Grader

·        Heavy Maintenance Grading includes ripping the existing pavement, mixing water, relaying and compacting with a roller. All diversion drains are to be reinstated.  Machinery – Grader, Water Truck, Roller.

4.2.2.  Scheduled Maintenance – Sealed Pavement

Maintenance of sealed rural roads will be undertaken as required to rectify defects identified through regular inspection of all components.

Consideration will be given to the hierarchical function of the road and volume of traffic impacted by the defect when prioritising the works.

·       

4.3.    Urban Streets

4.3.1.  Scheduled Maintenance

Maintenance of urban streets will be undertaken as required to rectify defects identified through regular inspection of all components.

Consideration will be given to the function of the street and volume of traffic, both vehicular and pedestrian, impacted by the defect when prioritising the works.

Maintenance on streets deemed to be in the category of Minor Access will only be undertaken only  when external funds are available to fund the works.  Streets in this category will not be renewed or upgraded at the cost of council.

4.4.    Renewal of Roads

Renewal of council’s road network, specifically gravel resheeting and bitumen resealing, will be undertaken as funds and resources permit.  Prioritisation of works will consider the overall condition of the component and any increase in maintenance costs that would result should the renewal work not be undertaken.

As with road network maintenance the volume of traffic on the road and the function of the road will be considered prior to determining what renewal works can be funded and undertaken.

4.5.    Upgrade of Roads

Wherever possible Maranoa Regional Council will actively pursue external sources of fund works to upgrade rural roads and urban streets.  External sources which may be considered include: Federal Government, Queensland Government and industry sources.

4.5.1.  Priority of Works

Upgrade, renewal and maintenance works on council roads will be scheduled as funds and resources allow.  After consideration of works necessary to manage road section which present a high risk to the safety of users, priority will be given to projects and works on those roads on which higher traffic volumes flow and those considered to have a higher function in the road hierarchy.

4.6.    Review of Standards

Council will regularly review the volume of traffic using a public road as a means to determine the standard required for the road. 

5.         Special Provisions (e.g. Privacy Provisions etc)

            Nil

6.         Related Policies and Legislation

§ Council Policy: Road Register

§ Local Government Act 2009

7.         Associated Documents

            Nil


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 4 December 2013

Item Number: 12.9

File Number: D13/60034

 

Subject Heading:                     Application to Permanently Close an Area of Road - Chrystal Street, Roma

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                          N/a

Location:                                            Chrystal Street, Roma

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

 

Executive Summary: 

At the General Meeting held on 14 August 2013, Council considered an application to permanently close a part of Chrystal Street, Roma.  Council’s resolution was to advise the Department of Natural Resources & Mines that “the area of land subject to the application to permanently close is required as part of the stormwater drainage network of Roma, and Council objects to the application being approved.

 

The applicant has since sought a review of the decision.  An on site meeting was arranged and Council’s requirements in maintaining a drainage structure was discussed.

 

An acceptable solution was discussed in that a Drainage Easement in favour of Council could be obtained.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation: 

That Council advise DNRM that it now has no objection to the application to permanently close an area of road (Chrystal Street, Roma) provided that, on survey a Drainage Easement in favour of Council be registered on the Title, with all costs to be borne by the applicant.

 

 

Body of Report:

Council at present has an established drain on this land and requires access to it for maintenance.  The bulk of the land is free of the drainage system, so good use could be made of the balance of the area.  The applicant is willing to accommodate Council’s requirements in this regard.

Consultation (internal/external):

Messrs. Fisher & Carney (Applicants)

Department of Natural Resources & Mines

Julian McEwan, Manager – Roads & Drainage (North)

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

Nil

Policy Implications:

Nil

Financial Resource Implications:

No cost to Council.  The creation of a rateable parcel of land will result.

 

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

Map of Proposed Road Closure - Part of Chrystal Street & Duke Street, Roma

D13/33577

 

Report authorised by:

Julie Reitano, Chief Executive Officer


Attachment 1

Map of Proposed Road Closure - Part of Chrystal Street & Duke Street, Roma

 


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 4 December 2013

Item Number: 12.10

File Number: D13/60107

 

Subject Heading:                     Register of Roads - 2013/14

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                         

Location:                                           

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

 

Executive Summary:  

Council is required to identify, categorise and maps the roads in its local government area according to the surface of the road.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation: 

That Council adopt the Road Register and maps as presented and further, in accordance with Section 74(4) of the Act, that:

1.         A commercial charge of $16.50 (GST inclusive be adopted to the provision of a hardcopy of a map and road register (Section 74(4)(a)) and of $27.50 (GST inclusive) for a certificate of information as listed in Section 74(4)(b); and that

2.         The Director – Infrastructure Services, or their representative, be authorised to issue certificates detailing information from the register as per Section 74(4)(b).

 

 

Body of Report:

Sections 73 and 74 of the Local Government Act 2009 (the Act), as detailed below, requires a local government in Queensland to adopt a register of roads categorized by the road surface and to map each road on the register.  This register must be available for public inspection.

73     Categorisation of roads

A local government must categorise the roads in its local government area according to the surface of the roads.

74     Roads map and register

(1)     A local government must prepare and keep up-to-date –

          (a)     a map of every road, including private roads, in its local government area; and

          (b)     a register of the roads that shows –

                   (i)    the category of every road; and

                   (ii)   the level of every road that has a fixed level; and

                   (iii)  other particulars prescribed under a regulation.

(2)     The register of roads may also show other particulars that the local government considers appropriate,

(3)     The public may inspect the map and register at the local government’s public office.

(4)     On application and payment of a reasonable fee fixed under a resolution or local law, a person may obtain –

          (a)     a copy of a map or register of roads; or

          (b)     a certificate signed by an employee of the local government who is authorized for the purpose –

                   (i)    about the category, alignment and levels of roads in its area; or

                   (ii)   about the fact that the alignment or level of a road in its area has not been fixed.

Consultation (internal/external):

Infrastructure Managers, Engineers and Specialists

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

Nil

Policy Implications:

Council is required under the Local Government Act 2009 to publish a Register of Roads

Financial Resource Implications:

Nil

 

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

MRC Rural Road Network Road Register Map DRAFT.V2

D13/60848

2View

MRC Rural Road Network Road Register Index DRAFT.V2

D13/60846

3View

MRC Urban Road Network Road Register Map - DRAFT.V2

D13/60836

4View

MRC Urban Road Network Road Register Index DRAFT.V2

D13/60840

 

Report authorised by:

Michael Parker, Director - Infrastructure Services (Acting)  


Attachment 1

MRC Rural Road Network Road Register Map DRAFT.V2

 





















Attachment 2

MRC Rural Road Network Road Register Index DRAFT.V2

 













Attachment 3

MRC Urban Road Network Road Register Map - DRAFT.V2

 




Attachment 3

MRC Urban Road Network Road Register Map - DRAFT.V2

 


Attachment 3

MRC Urban Road Network Road Register Map - DRAFT.V2

 











Attachment 4

MRC Urban Road Network Road Register Index DRAFT.V2

 









 


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 5 December 2013

Item Number: 13.1

File Number: D13/60709

 

Subject Heading:                     Review Footpath Dining Liquor Licence Approval

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                          Ingham Myers Hotel - Royal Hotel Roma

Location:                                            Royal Hotel Roma - Sam Ingham-Myers

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Sandra Crosby, Manager - Environmental Health, Compliance & Waste

 

Executive Summary: 

At the general meeting of Council held in Roma on 13 November 2013, the following resolution was approved in reference to the Ingham-Myers Hotel application for extension of operating hours and approval for service of alcohol in the footpath dining area.

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/28

That Council offer no objection to the extension of the normal hours of trading, and that consumption of liquor is permissible in the footpath dining area on the following conditions:

a)  Consumption of alcohol in the footpath dining area is allowed when the person is dining; and

b)  That the times for consumption of alcohol in this area be restricted to 12.00 noon to 2.00pm Monday-Sunday, and 6.00pm to 9.00pm Monday to Saturday only.

 

The applicant is seeking a review of Council’s decision, and requests approval to serve alcohol in the approved footpath dining area of the Royal Hotel Roma between 10am to 12 midnight seven days per week.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation: 

That Council retain the wording of resolution number GM/11.2013/28 as stated below, in response to Sam Ingham-Myers request for the purpose to serve alcohol in the permitted footpath dining area at the Royal Hotel Roma  from 10am to 12 midnight Monday to Sunday.

 

Resolution No. GM/11.2013/28

That Council offer no objection to the extension of the normal hours of trading, and that consumption of liquor is permissible in the footpath dining area on the following conditions:

a)  Consumption of alcohol in the footpath dining area is allowed when the person is dining; and

b)  That the times for consumption of alcohol in this area be restricted to 12.00 noon to 2.00pm Monday-Sunday, and 6.00pm to 9.00pm Monday to Saturday only.

 

 

Body of Report:

Council adopted resolution No. GM/11.2013/28 at its general meeting Wednesday 13 November 2013.  The applicant, Mr. Sam Ingham-Myers of Ingham-Myer Hotels has consulted with Councilors and Chief Executive Officer,  seeking a review of Council’s decision, and requesting approval to service alcohol in the footpath dining area between 10am and12 midnight.  Please refer to attached email.

 

The main purpose of regulating footpath/roadside dining is to ensure these activities are carried out in a safe manner for diners and pedestrians. Council is required to monitor the standard of operations in food premises that provide footpath/roadside dining. Compliance with Council requirements assist in providing a safe footpath/roadside dining environment for all users.

 

The principal activity of the Hotel is deemed by Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulator(OLGR) as Commercial Hotel – sale of liquor for consumption on the premises, or on and off the premises. 

 

Current trading hours of the Royal Hotel are 10:00am to 12midnight – Monday to Sunday.  An application has been made to the OLGR to extend the hours to 9.00am to 12.00 midnight Monday to Sunday.

 

 

Proposed Trading Hours for the consumption of alcohol in the footpath dining area is 10:00am to 12midnight – Monday to Sunday.

 

The Hotel Kitchen is currently open from 7.00am to 10.00pm Monday to Friday and 8.00am to 10.00pm Saturday and Sunday.

 

The outdoor dining area approved by Council on 12 September 2013, is located on McDowall Street and Hawthorn Street – three tables located in McDowall Street from the furthest eastern entrance to where subway adjoins the Hotel.  These tables will seat four (4) persons, four (4) persons and six (6) persons respectively.  The remaining eleven (11) tables located on Hawthorn Street, seat four (4) persons at each table.

 

The Roma Police personnel have expressed concern over safety of the community, visual aesthetics of alcohol consumption on the streets in Roma, acceptable behavior standards in the footpath dining area, and  safety of patrons in close proximity to vehicular access areas. 

 

Acting Inspector/Acting Patrol Commander Barry Winter provided the following comments in relation to the proposed application for the consumption of alcohol in the footpath dining area.

“Police are not supportive for the consumption of alcohol on footpaths, especially at this location due to the width of the footpath and the possible danger to pedestrians and patrons.  There have been a number of incidents, where Roma Police have had to intervene with patrons drinking on the footpath in Roma CBD, although not at this Hotel.

 

Mr Winter further advised that this proposal has the potential to set precedence within Roma township, and commented that clients using the footpath in McDowall & Hawthorne Street would more than likely walk out onto the road verge, placing themselves in danger, to pass by the patrons utilising the specified area. 

 

Mr Winter also discussed the liability Council may place themselves.  Should Council wish to approve this application, restrict the timeframe to meal times only, he said.”

 

As such, it is recommended that the hours approved for consumption of alcohol in the footpath dining area be regulated to the standard eating timeframes.

 

The following information has been obtained from Local Government Mutual Insurance as well as Office of Liquor Gaming and Regulation, for consideration during this decision making process, and supports the recommendation provided to Council. 

 

Insurance Information – Jardine Lloyd Thompson Pty Ltd (extract)

 

General Advice

Council’s attention is drawn to Condition 7 of the Local Government Mutual Queensland Broadform Liability Wording which states that

 

7.  The Member shall as far as reasonably practicable:

(a)   ---

 

(b)  take all reasonable precautions to:

(i)    prevent Personal Injury and Damage to Property

(ii)  ---

(iii)  comply and ensure that its employees, servants and agents comply with all statutory obligations, by-laws or regulations imposed by any public authority for the safety of personal or property.

 

The emphasis in this Condition rests on the need for Council and/or its employees to take “reasonable precautions”.

 

Furthermore, Council has a duty of care to act reasonably to avoid reasonably foreseeable injury or damage to a class of person including an eventual claimant.  Often quoted is a legal principle articulated by the High Court in 1980 (repeatedly confirmed since then), and referred to as the “Shirt calculus” derived from the name of the plaintiff in that case.  Basically, a Council in determining the requisite response to a risk must consider a range of issues.  Those issues include the magnitude of the risk and the degree of probability that it will occur.  Balanced against these considerations are the expense, difficulty and inconvenience to Council in taking steps to alleviate the danger, and any other competing or conflicting responsibility or commitments of Council.

 

What a court would consider to be reasonable response will depend on all of the circumstances.  By undertaking a fully documented risk assessment, Council will be in a much better position to be able to demonstrate reasonable action if a claim arises.

 

Pub Patrons Drinking on Footpath

It is assumed that Council’s consideration in relation to the viability of permitting pub patrons to consume alcohol on footpaths extends only to the footpaths outside of particular pubs and not on public footpaths in general. 

 

Based on this assumption, Jardine Lloyd Thompson offers the following comments/questions for consideration;

 

a)   Has Council conducted a thorough and documented risk assessment

b)   Does Council have the ability to impose conditions on the venue operators such as; security guards, plastic cups, barricade’s, drink safe precinct etc.

c)   If Council cannot impose conditions, how will Council ensure that reasonable conditions are met in relation to the consumption of alcohol in this area

d)   Have all venues provided Council with sufficient proof of insurance

e)   Reputational risks to Council associated by having potentially intoxicated members of the public being rowdy or conflict causing patrons (particularly between clients of the Hotel and Council clients using the footpath)

f)    How does Council ensure Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) is adequate

g)   As the footpath is closer to the road, this will inadvertently increase the likelihood of walking into traffic

h)  Tables or chairs could be used as weapons in the event of an altercation

i)    Could Council be seen as facilitating public drunkenness

j)    In the instances where the pubs insurance is inadequate, this could encourage a claimant to target Council for liability.

 

Additionally, we assume Council is aware of the requirements imposed by the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation in relation to granting approval for ‘wet area’ permits.

Applying for ‘wet area' approval

(website www.olgr.qld.gov.au/liquor/responsible/drinking/public)

If you wish to drink alcohol at a wedding, festival or similar event being held in a public place, you should apply to your local council to have the area declared ‘wet’ for the occasion.

Drinking alcohol in a public place including on roads, footpaths, beaches and in parks is prohibited in Queensland under the Liquor Act 1992.

Having an area declared ‘wet’ does not rule out the need for a liquor licence or permit if you intend to sell or supply liquor to others, such as at a festival or fete.

There are very few council approved ‘wet areas’ in Queensland. Usually permission is granted for a festival or one-off occasion such as a wedding rather than permanent ‘wet area’ approval.

Wet areas process

‘Wet areas’ are designated by your local council to allow the consumption of alcohol in a public place, normally for particular occasions.

The council may elect to designate a certain public place as a 'wet area' on an ongoing basis and nominate specific days and times when alcohol can be consumed.

 

Given the above specialist information, it is recommended that Council support alcohol consumption in the approved footpath dining area application made by the Ingham-Myer Hotel (Sam Ingham-Myer) with conditions that restrict the serving of alcohol in this area to aline with normal meal times of 12 noon to 2pm Monday through to Sunday and 6pm to 8pm Monday through to Saturday only.

 

Consultation (internal/external):

Sam Ingham-Myer – Applicant Royal Hotel Roma

Barry Winter – Acting Inspector/Acting Control Commander Police Roma

Kathy King – Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation

Katrina Edwards – Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation

Robert Hayward Director Planning and Environment

Katie Farrell – Risk Consultant, Public Sector Jargine Lloyd Thompson Pty Ltd

 

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

High safety risk to the community and personnel whom police licensed premises

Impact of surrounding streets and the potential for intoxicated patrons to stumble onto these nearby streets.

Potential liability risk to Council, should the applicants insurance be inadequate

Financial implications – footpath not being utilize for gazette purpose, financial cost in the event claim against Council

Political implications to elected members from both the applicant and the public

 

Policy Implications:

Change in use of footpath use – has a potential to escalate through possible applications from other licensed businesses.

Applicants insurance policy – is it sufficient for foreseeable claims

Responsible Service of Alcohol

 

 

Financial Resource Implications:

Extra costs for policing of licensed premises

Monitoring and resourcing of licensed footpath dining area

Legal cost claim against Council

 

 

Link to Corporate Plan:

Corporate Plan 2009-2013 8.3.3(a) To undertake Council’s regulatory function in relation to the administration of Environmental Health legislation and associated regulations in a consistent and responsible manner in the interests of maintaining community standards and wellbeing.

Supporting Documentation:

1View

Application for service of alcohol in footpath dining area-Royal Hotel-05122013

D13/61233

2View

Insurance Information JLT-Local Law-05122013

D13/61235

3View

Legislative extracts-Local Law-05122013

D13/61237

 

Report authorised by:

Robert Hayward, Director - Development, Facilities & Environmental Services


Attachment 1

Application for service of alcohol in footpath dining area-Royal Hotel-05122013

 



Attachment 2

Insurance Information JLT-Local Law-05122013

 





Attachment 3

Legislative extracts-Local Law-05122013

 



Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 7 November 2013

Item Number: 13.2

File Number: D13/54058

 

Subject Heading:                     Appointment of Steve Mizen as Consulting Building Certifier (License No: A81158)

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                          N/A

Location:                                            N/A

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

 

Executive Summary:   After 9 December 2013 Council will no longer have an accredited building certifier on staff due to the expiry of Graham Tiffany’s license as a Level 2 Certifier.  To enable Council to continue to provide building certification services after this date, it will be necessary for Council to appoint an accredited building certifier. 

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation:  Mr Steve Mizen be appointed as an accredited Building Certifer to provide building certification services within Maranoa Council.

 

 

Body of Report:  After 9 December 2013 Council will no longer have an accredited Building Certifier on staff due to the expiry of Graham Tiffany’s license as a Level 2 Certifier. 

With the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) requirements for accreditation having recently changed, to date Council’s Coordinator Building, Mark Westbrook, has been unable to obtain a license that would permit him to certify Class 1 and 10 buildings (Level 3 Certification).  Recognition of Mark Westbrook’s study and experience is currently being pursued with the Royal Institute of Charted Surveyors (RICS) as an alternative accrediting authority.

To enable Council to continue to provide building certification services after 9 December 2013, it will be necessary for Council to appoint an accredited building certifier. 

Council has previously engaged the services of Steve Mizen as a Consulting Building Certifier whilst building staff have been absent on periods leave.  Mr Mizen has previously been employed as a Level 2 Building Certifier by the Balonne Shire Council and on retirement, continues to act as a licensed building certifier for Paroo and Murweh Shires.

Mr Mizen has indicated he would be willing to perform the duties required of an accredited building certifier within the Maranoa Council, with Council staff continuing to fulfill administrative requirements and perform inspections as competent persons.

The appointment of Mr Mizen as an accredited Building Certifier will ensure his certification services are covered by Council’s insurance policies.

Consultation (internal/external):

-        Steve Mizen, Consulting Building Certifier (External)

-        Graham Tiffany, Specialist Building Certifier (Internal)

-        Mark Westbrook, Coordinator Building (Internal)

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

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

Council will hold responsibility for work performed by Steve Mizen as an accredited building certifier.  This risk is accepted by Council with all employees.

Policy Implications:

The appointment of Steve Mizen as an accredited building certifier is in line with Council’s Operational Plan and will allow Council greater flexibility with our service delivery.

Financial Resource Implications:

The costs of engaging Steve Mizen as an accredited Building Certifier will be offset by the cessation of Graham Tiffany’s employment as an accredited Building Certifier.

 

 

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:

Nil

Report authorised by:

Robert Hayward, Director - Development, Facilities & Environmental Services


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 28 November 2013

Item Number: 13.3

File Number: D13/58797

 

Subject Heading:                     Request for Financial Support of the Maranoa Employment Expo

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                          Maranoa BEST Committee

Location:                                           

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

 

Executive Summary: 

The Bringing Employers and Schools Together (BEST) Committee has coordinated the Maranoa Employment Expo for the past two years. Council’s ongoing support has been requested to ensure that the expo can continue to operate in 2014, 2015 and 2016.

 

The success of the Maranoa Employment Expo is such that it is now considered a significant annual event, one that is deserving of continued community support. It is recommended that Council approves two years of financial support for the event. Support cannot be confirmed for the 2016 expo at this stage, due to the Queensland Local Government Elections, scheduled for March 2016.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation: 

That Council approve financial support for the Maranoa Employment Expo totalling $14,000 ($7000 per year for two years).

 

 

Body of Report:

Following two successful events, the Maranoa BEST committee has requested Council’s financial support for the Maranoa Employment Expo, so that the event may continue over the next three years.

 In the past, this event received financial support from Council through the Maranoa Community Grants Program. Due to the tight timeframes associated with the 2014 expo, the BEST Committee will not be able to submit an application for round 2 of the 2013/14 grants program (Closing date 31 March 2014).  BEST’s request for financial support, if approved, will allow the committee to initiate planning for the 2014 event in January with a confirmed budget, rather than awaiting the outcome of round 2 of the grants program in April 2014 (only three months prior to the scheduled expo date).

As seen in the attached Community Grant Acquittal form, the Maranoa BEST committee does not possess the financial capacity to run this event without Council support. The committee’s successful community grant application for the 2013 expo provided $7,506, accounting for approximately one third of their total expenditure.   Additional revenue is raised through site fees for exhibitors and sponsorship packages.   The 2013 expo resulted in an operational surplus of $18.70 as of 31 October 2013

Visitation statistics for the expo are significant, considering the size of the population base in Roma. Each year, the expo has attracted approximately 25 exhibitors (businesses and training/educational institutions), with visitation almost doubling from 266 to approximately 500 in the two year period. Exhibitors were provided with the opportunity to directly engage with an estimated 375 high school students, approximately 57% of the secondary student population in the Maranoa. 

         

The Maranoa Employment Expo is an event that provides the following community benefits:

·    Allows high school students to gain information on access paths to tertiary & vocational education courses.

·    Local businesses can promote vacancies to school and mature-age job seekers at the event. Employers can also engage with the audience regarding potential career paths (many of which are not widely publicised).

·    An opportunity for Council representatives to engage with the youth of the community. Attendees at the 2013 Expo were given the opportunity to provided feedback on MRC’s youth & school holiday programs.

 

Additional Considerations

·    A venue for the 2014 Employment Expo is yet to be confirmed. The BEST committee has suggested that the PCYC would be a suitable location for the event, due to its large capacity. Pending confirmation of the PCYC’s availability, the Cultural Centre Auditorium and Ernest Brock Room have been tentatively booked for the 16, 17 & 18 June 2014 (allowing sufficient time for bump-in and bump-out). These dates are subject to change, dependent on the university road show and school examination schedules.

·    Local Government Elections are scheduled for March 2016; accordingly, Council can only confirm support for the 2014 and 2015 events.

 

The Maranoa Employment Expo can now be considered a significant annual event that provides tangible benefits for local jobseekers and businesses alike. It is recommended that Council approves to support the event for two years (2014 & 2015).

Consultation (internal/external):

·    Councillor Peter Flynn

·    Councillor Cameron O’Neil

·    Ed Sims, Manager – Economic and Community Development

·    Maranoa BEST Committee

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

Nil

Policy Implications:

Nil

Financial Resource Implications:

$14,000 ($7,000 / year for 2 years)

 

Budget is to be reallocated from the Economic Development Budget in the December budget review. The Economic Development Strategy review will now be conducted in-house, allowing for this budget reallocation. If approved, financial support for the 2015 event will be a permanent item in the 2014/15 budget.

 

 

Link to Corporate Plan:

Corporate Plan 2009-2013 8.4.1(a) To proactively identify and encourage actions which facilitate the sustainable development of the regional economy.

Supporting Documentation:

1View

Maranoa BEST Committee - Request for Financial Support (including budget and letters of support) - Maranoa Employment Expo (20 Nov 2013)

D13/58776

2View

community grant acquittal from Maranoa BEST Employment Expo committee October 2013

D13/59011

 

Report authorised by:

Edward Sims, Manager - Major Projects, Economic Development & Tourism


Attachment 1

Maranoa BEST Committee - Request for Financial Support (including budget and letters of support) - Maranoa Employment Expo (20 Nov 2013)

 








Attachment 2

community grant acquittal from Maranoa BEST Employment Expo committee October 2013

 















Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 29 November 2013

Item Number: 13.4

File Number: D13/59207

 

Subject Heading:                     Material Change of Use - "Undefined Use" - Non-resident Workforce Accommodation (File: 2013/18637)

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                          Kadel Contractors Pty Ltd C/- Fyfe Pty Ltd

Location:                                            "Junedale" 8925 Carnarvon Highway, Injune Qld 4454

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Danielle Pearn, Manager - Planning & Building Development

 

Executive Summary:  The application seeks to carry out a Material Change of Use – “Undefined Use” (Non-resident workforce accommodation), on land at “Junedale” 8925 Carnarvon Highway, Injune QLD 4454, described as Lot 59 on WT238.

 

The proposed development, as recommended for approval, is consistent with the provisions of the Bungil Shire Planning Scheme including the DEOs and Rural Zone Code.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation:  Council approve the application for a Material Change of Use – “Undefined Use” (Non-resident workforce accommodation) on land at “Junedale” 8925 Carnarvon Highway, Injune QLD 4454, described as Lot 59 on WT238, for a period of 10 years from the commencement of the approval and subject to the following. Conditions:

 

Preamble

 

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

 

General

 

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 – “Undefined Use” (Non-resident workforce accommodation), generally in accordance with the approved plans:

 

Plan/Document number

Plan/Document name

Date

00052/13 (Issue E)

Cover Page  

11 April 2013

00052/13 (Issue D)

Site Plan – Total Property

11 April 2013

00052/13 (Issue D)

Survey Details of Subject Site

11 April 2013

00052/13 (Issue E)           

Site Plan – Worker Accommodation Area

11 April 2013

00052/13 (Issue D)

Site Plan – Turning Paths

11 April 2013

00052/13 (Issue D)           

Floor Plan

11 April 2013

00052/13 (Issue D)           

Elevations

11 April 2013

 

4.         During the course of the development works, the developer shall ensure that all works are carried out by appropriately qualified persons and the developer and the persons carrying out and supervising the work shall be responsible for all aspects of the works, including public and worker safety, and shall ensure adequate barricades, signage and other warning devices are in place at all times.

 

5.         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.

 

6.         The developer is responsible for locating and protecting any Council and public utility services, infrastructure and assets that may be impacted on during construction of the development.  Any damage to existing infrastructure (kerb, road pavement, existing underground assets, etc) that is attributable to the progress of works on the site or vehicles associated with the development of the site shall be immediately rectified in accordance with the asset owners’ requirements and specifications and to the satisfaction of the asset owners’ representative(s).

 

7.         All works 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 CMDG, (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.

 

Time Limit

 

8.         The approved development will operate for a maximum of ten (10) years, starting from the date of the commencement of the approval.

 

Latest Versions

 

9.         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 publically 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 approval, unless a regulation or law requires otherwise.

 

Site Works

 

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

 

Operations of Approved Use

 

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

 

Stormwater Drainage

 

12.       Stormwater is to be managed 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’.

 

13.       Stormwater shall not be allowed to pond on the property being developed during the development process and after the 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.

 

14.       The developer shall ensure that in all cases, discharge of stormwater runoff from the development drains freely to the lawful points of discharge for the development and that no nuisance of ponding is created within the vicinity of the development.

 

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

 

Services Provisions

 

16.       Reticulated sewerage is unavailable to the development site. A development permit for plumbing and drainage works shall be sought from Council for any onsite sewerage system provided to the development.

 

17.       All onsite sewerage systems shall be designed in accordance with Schedule 6 of the planning scheme – Standards for Sewerage Supply.

 

18.       The development is connected to the Injune reticulated water scheme. As the development is outside the Priority Area adequate pressure to the site cannot be guaranteed. Auxiliary water storage tanks with a minimum capacity of 45,000 litres for fire fighting purposes and 22,000 litres for potable water are to be provided onsite.

 

19.       The development is to be connected to an electricity supply service.

 

20.       The development shall be connected to a telecommunications service in accordance with a local service provider’s requirements and specifications.

 

21.       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.

 

22.       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.

 

Amenity

 

23.       The developer is to ensure that the external cladding of the ancillary workers’ accommodation and associated buildings are not damaged and the age of any building is no older than five (5) years.

 

Access & Car Parking

 

24.       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

 

25.       Car parking for the ancillary workers’ accommodation is to be provided on site at a rate of one (1) parking space for each bed provided in the camp, unless private transport is provided by the camp manager.  This area is to be paved with minimal dust producing materials or sealed.

 

26.       The ancillary workers’ accommodation area must be accessible by an all weather road.

 

27.       All vehicular access and related items must comply with (i) the development approval conditions, (ii) any relevant provisions in the planning scheme for the area including Schedule 2: “Standards for Roads, Car Parking, Access and Manoeuvring Areas”, (iii) Council’s standard designs for such work where such designs exist, (iv) the CMDG Design Guidelines – D1 ‘Geometric Road Design’ 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.

 

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

 

29.       All weather vehicle access shall be provided for traffic movement within the development site.

 

Earthworks

 

30.       All earthworks for the development shall be undertaken in accordance with Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines (CMDG) D6 ‘Site Regrading” Design Guidelines for residential development.

 

Erosion Control

 

31.       If there is a possibility of erosion or silt or other materials being washed off the property being developed during the development process, the developer must document and implement a management plan that prevents this from occurring.

 

32.       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. 

 

33.      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.

 

34.      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. 

 

Rubbish Collection

 

35.       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.

 

Advertising Signs

 

36.       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.

 

37.       Any free-standing advertising signage or structure to be constructed on site shall be designed by an RPEQ (Structural) Engineer and certification provided for both design and construction. 

 

Avoiding Nuisance

 

38.       No nuisance is to be caused to adjoining properties and occupiers by the way of smoke, dust, rubbish, contaminant, stormwater discharge or siltation at any time.

 

39.       All lighting of the site, including temporary 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.

 

40.       The approved development and the premises shall be maintained in a clean and tidy condition.

 

Infrastructure Charges

 

41.       Infrastructure charges are to be paid in accordance with the attached Schedule of Infrastructure Charges attached to and forming part of these conditions.

 

Infrastructure agreements

 

42.       The developer may request that the Council enter into an infrastructure agreement(s) that may include any of the matters contained in the conditions of this approval. The infrastructure agreement may vary the conditions of the approval to the extent agreed by the Council providing those variations are generally in accordance with the conditions.

 

No Cost to Council

 

43.       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.

 

44.       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 commencement of the use.

 

Infrastructure Charges Schedule

 

(a)       Why the condition is required:

 

The condition is required because the development is outside of the Priority Infrastructure Area (PIA) for Injune. The development will need to be connected to the water and transport networks of the PIA. In the future, it will need to be connected to the sewerage network of the PIA. The development will have additional impacts upon the water, transport and community infrastructure networks

 

(b)       Amount of the payment required:

 

The payments required for additional impacts establishment costs upon the water, transport and community infrastructure networks are $4,000 per accommodation unit. These costs do not include the cost of the road and intersection needed to connect the site to the Carnarvon Highway or the costs for the water mainextension needed to connect the site to the closest existing water main.

 

The payment for the water main extension needed to connect the site to the closest existing water main is to be the cost of connection.

 

If sewerage is connected to the site within the next 10 years, payments for the additional impacts establishment costs on the external sewerage network will be at the PIA infrastructure charges rate applicable at the time sewerage is made available to the premises.

 

(c)        Details of the infrastructure for which the payment is required:

 

Establishment costs of the following trunk infrastructure made necessary by the development –

•           Water network

•           Roads network

•           Community infrastructure  networks

 

As the sewer network will not be extended into this area in the existing infrastructure programs, the establishment charges for this component of infrastructure is deferred.

 

The establishment costs include the costs of connecting the site to the water network.

 

The establishment costs also include the costs of connecting the site to the road network.

 

If the developer enters into an infrastructure agreement with the Council, the agreement can include provisions for the partial refund on a pro-rata basis of the establishment costs of the water main extension if other new development occurs in the locality and uses this part of the infrastructure.

 

(d)       When the payment must be made:

 

The payment must be made before the use commences or in accordance with the provisions of an infrastructure agreement.

 

(e)       Person to whom the payment must be made:

 

Maranoa Regional Council

 

(f)        The applicant may elect to supply all or part of the infrastructure instead of making payment for the infrastructure to be supplied. If the applicant makes an election to supply all or part of the infrastructure required, the infrastructure must be supplied before the use commences. The standards applying for the provision of the infrastructure are those set out in the applicable planning scheme, the Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines and the latest standards for other matters as set out in legislation.

 

 

Body of Report:

Refer to Attachment 1.

Consultation (internal/external):

-           Cottrell Cameron & Steen Surveys and Lou Scarpato Futureproof Strategies as part of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT PLANNING ALLIANCE (Development Assessment) 

-           State Assessment and Referral Agency (Concurrence Agency)

-           MRC Specialist Development Engineer (Internal)

-           MRC Specialist Compliance (Internal)   

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

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 Bungil Shire Planning Scheme 2006.

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

D13/59192

2View

Development Plans

D13/60885

3View

SARA Response

D13/37183

 

Report authorised by:

Robert Hayward, Director - Development, Facilities & Environmental Services


Attachment 1

Body of Report

 

 

1.0       Background information

 

The proposed development is for a Material Change of Use – “Undefined Use” (Non-resident workforce accommodation). The proposal includes two (2) pre-fabricated demountable buildings, connected by a 3m wide open deck area, and consisting of five (5) bedrooms, an office, two (2) communal bathrooms and a lounge room.

 

The accommodation is intended for FIFO workers, who are to be driven to and from Injune Aerodrome (which adjoins the northern site boundary) by a camp manager.

 

The site is currently connected to Council’s reticulated water supply system, and has electricity and telecommunications available. The proposed electricity supply to the accommodation buildings will be by way of a diesel generator.

 

The site currently contains a dwelling house and associated structure (garage and sheds). The proposed vehicle access is via the existing point onto the Carnarvon Highway, to be shared with the dwelling house. The proposal includes utilising the existing internal road, of unsealed, compacted surface, and the construction a new section. The proposal also includes two (2) carparking spaces.

 

The development application was publically notified between 23 September 2013 and 15 October 2013, and no properly made submissions were received.

 

The State Assessment & Referral Agency as a concurrence agency for the development have carried out an assessment in relation to potential impacts on State-controlled road infrastructure, and have issued a response stating they have no requirements (refer to Attachment 3).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

The proposed use is an undefined use under the Bungil Shire Planning Scheme 2006.

The site is situated at “Junedale” 8925 Carnarvon Highway, Injune QLD 4454, described as Lot 59 on WT238 (refer Figure 1 - Site Boundaries).

 

 

Injune Aerodrome

 

SUBJECT SITE

 

Blue Lagoon Rd

 

Carnarvon Hwy

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Figure 1 – Site Boundaries                                              Source: Queensland Atlas 2013


 

The site is situated in the Rural Zone of the Bungil Shire Planning Scheme 2006 (refer Figure 3 - Zoning).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBJECT SITE

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Figure 2 – Zoning Map                       Source: Bungil Shire Planning Scheme 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The site has an area of approximately 116.65ha, and contains an existing dwelling house and associated structures (garage and shed). A creek intersects the southern half of the site, forming part of the boundary. The site has a frontage onto the Carnarvon Highway along the eastern boundary, and onto Blue Lagoon Road along the southern boundary. The site is located south-west of the town of Injune, with the Injune Aerodrome adjoining the northern boundary (refer to Figure 3 – Aerial Photograph).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Figure 3 - Aerial Photograph                           Source: Google Earth

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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, with conditions, is not 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.

 

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

 

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

 

The site contains a creek running through the southern half of the site. Any environmental impacts can be appropriately mitigated by way of conditions of development, including a time limit of ten (10) years, given the temporary nature of the activity.

 

(ii)  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 site has not been identified as being susceptible to land degradation.

 

(iii) Ecological sustainability is achieved by maintaining and improving biodiversity, water and air quality.

 

The site contains a creek running through the southern half of the site. Any environmental impacts can be appropriately mitigated by way of conditions of development, including a time limit of 10 years, given the temporary nature of the activity.

 

(iv) Places of historical and indigenous cultural heritage and social significance are protected, maintained and enhanced.

 

The site has not been identified as containing any places of historical, cultural or social significance. 

 

(b)  Economic

 

(i)   Good Quality Agricultural Land is protected as a major economic resource for the region.

 

The site is mapped as GQAL. The proposed development will be operated within a relatively small section of the site and will not adversely impact on the ability of the balance area to be used for agricultural purposes. Further, the development will be conditioned with a ten (10) year time limit.

 

(ii)  Key Resource Areas, extractive resources, petroleum, gas and mineral resources are protected as a major economic resource for the region.

 

The proposed development seeks to service the resource industry activities within the region by providing for workers accommodation.

 

(iii) 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 seeks to service the resource industry activities in the area by providing for workers accommodation, thereby contributing to continued economic activity within the region.

 

(iv) Rural business opportunities are improved to protect and value-add to the existing rural based economy.

 

The proposed development contributes to the rural based economy, utilising the proximity of the site to the Injune Aerodrome, in terms of providing practical non-resident workforce accommodation.

 

(c)  Community Well-Being & Lifestyle

(i)   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 will gain vehicle access via the existing point onto the Carnarvon Highway. The site is located within Council’s reticulated water supply area, and can be provided with an electricity supply and telecommunications. Matters relating to the provision of infrastructure can be appropriately addressed by way of conditions of development.

 

(ii)  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 rural amenity.

 

The proposed workers accommodation is relatively low-impact in terms of scale, and is appropriately located within a rural lot in close proximity to the town of Injune.

 

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

 

The proposed development will not adversely impact on any existing infrastructure networks.

 

(iv) The role and identity of Injune as the main business and community centre of the shire is consolidated.

 

The proposed development generally promotes the identity of Injune as a business centre.

 

(v)  The adverse effects from natural and other hazards, including bushfires are minimised.

 

The site has not been identified as a bushfire hazard area. Given the temporary nature of the activity, it is considered the development will not significantly increase exposure of persons and property to natural hazards.

 

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

 

The proposed development, being for workers accommodation, provides for diversity in temporary accommodation options within the region.

 

Overall Outcomes for Rural Zone Code

The Rural Zone Code identifies overall outcomes providing direction about relevant assessment issues.  The overall outcomes for the Rural Zone Code are the purpose of the code.  The code seeks to ensure that development within the Rural Zone:

(a)   reflects the economic potential of the rural area

 

The proposed development is appropriately located within a rural lot in close proximity to the town of Injune and the Injune Aerodrome.

 

(b)   is appropriately located within the Rural Zone and existing and future Rural Activities are not prejudiced by inappropriate development

 

The proposed development will be operated within a relatively small section of the site and will not adversely impact on the ability of the balance area or neighbouring lots to be used for agricultural purposes. Further, the development will be conditioned with a 10 year time limit.

 

(c)   maintains the environment, including soil, air and water, compatible with healthy natural systems and ensures public health and safety

 

Any environmental impacts can be appropriately mitigated by way of conditions of development.

 

(d)   protects Good Quality Agricultural (GQAL) from fragmentation, alienation or encroachment of incompatible land uses in accordance with State Planning Policy 1/92 – “Development and Conservation of Agricultural Land”

 

The site is mapped as GQAL. The proposed development will be operated within a relatively small section of the site and will not adversely impact on the ability of the balance area to be used for agricultural purposes. Further, the development will be conditioned with a ten (10) year time limit.

 

(e)   is located, designed and operated in a manner that protects and enhances the predominant rural scale, intensity, form and character

 

The proposed development consists of a relatively small scale operation, in keeping with the intensity, form and character of the locality.

 

(f)    maintains the rural amenity

 

The proposed development consists of a relatively small scale operation, appropriately located within close proximity of the town of Injune and Injune Aerodrome, and generally in keeping with the rural amenity.

 

(g)   does not prejudice or impact adversely on other uses including those within other Zones

 

The proposed development will not prejudice or adversely impact on other uses, including established uses within other Zones.

 

(h)   has an appropriately designed access to the road network and traffic generated by the development does not impact adversely on the State or local road network

 

The proposed development will utilise the existing access point onto the State-controlled Carnarvon Highway. The State Assessment and Referral Agency have assessed the application as a concurrence agency, and issued a response stating they have no requirements.

 

(i)    protects areas and sites of conservation importance, including cultural and high landscape values

 

The site has not been identified as containing any areas of conservation importance.

 

(j)    is undertaken in an orderly and logical sequence to achieve an efficient provision of infrastructure

 

The proposed development is temporary in nature and of a relatively small scale, therefore not representing out-of-sequence development. Matters relating to the provision of infrastructure can be appropriately addressed by way of conditions of development.

 

(k)   is located and designed in ways that minimise the need for flood, bushfire and landslide mitigation and to protect people and premises from such natural events

 

Given the temporary nature of the activity, it is considered the development will not significantly increase exposure of persons and property to natural hazards.

 

(l)    has water supply, stormwater disposal, sustainable effluent and waste disposal and power to appropriate standards adequate for the use

 

Matters relating to the provision of infrastructure can be appropriately addressed by way of conditions of development.

 

(m)  does not impact adversely on infrastructure

 

The proposed development is a relatively small scale operation and will not impact adversely on infrastructure.

 

 

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

 


 

Rural Zone Code

 

Performance Criteria

Assessment responses

A.   A. For all the Rural Zone

1. Infrastructure

PC 1 Electricity

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

 

The existing dwelling house is connected to a reticulated power supply. The proposed development is to be provided with electricity by way of a diesel generator, and can be conditioned accordingly.

 

PC 2 Water Supply

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

The subject site is located within Council’s reticulated water supply system area. The provision of water supply can be appropriately addressed in the conditions of development.

 

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 proposal includes on-site effluent disposal, and can be included in the conditions 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 water-logging of nearby land; and

(c) protect and maintain environmental values.

 

Matters relating to stormwater management can be appropriately addressed in the conditions of development.

PC 5 Vehicle Access

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

The proposal includes utilising the existing vehicle access point onto the State-controlled Carnarvon Highway, and then utilising an internal road (unsealed, compacted surface construction).

 

Matters relating to vehicle access can be appropriately addressed in the conditions of development.

 

SARA assessed the application in relation to any impacts on the State-controlled road, and issued a concurrence agency response stating that they have no requirements.

 

PC 6 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 proposal includes two (2) carparking spaces for the accommodation rooms, and allows for vehicles to enter and exit the site in a forward gear.

 

Given the size of the lot and the occupants of the five (5) rooms are intended to be driven to and from Injune Airport by a camp manager, it is considered that the number of parking spaces is sufficient.  However the site should be able to cater for the standards listed in condition 25.

 

Matters relating to carparking and vehicle manoeuvring can be appropriately addressed in the conditions of development.

 

PC 7.1 Roads

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

 

PC 7.2 Location

Development must be located where there is convenient access.

 

 

The proposal includes an internal road, of unsealed, compacted surface construction. Given the relatively small scale nature of the activity, it is considered that the access arrangements are suitable.

 

Matters relating to the standard of construction of the internal road can be appropriately addressed in the conditions of development.

 

PC 8.1 Highways

All Highways are maintained and enhanced as a link between major centres.

 

PC 8.2

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

 

PC 8.3

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

 

The proposal includes utilising the existing vehicle access point onto the State-controlled Carnarvon Highway. SARA assessed the application in relation to any impacts on the State-controlled road, and issued a concurrence agency response stating they have no requirements.

 

The proposal is a relatively small scale development, providing for an appropriate buffer (minimum of 100m) from the State-controlled road.

 

PC 9 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.

 

N/A - The subject site is not located in close proximity to any gas or oil pipelines.  

PC 10 Refuse Tips and Effluent Treatment Plants

Buildings are located at an appropriate distance from refuse tips or effluent treatment plants to ensure community safety and operation of the use is not compromised.

 

N/A - The subject site is not located in close proximity to any refuse tips or effluent treatment plants.

PC 11.1 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.

 

PC 11.2

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

 

N/A - The subject site is not located in close proximity to any rail corridor land.

 

PC 12 Electricity Transmission Line

Easement – Vegetation

Transmission lines within an Electricity transmission line easement are protected from vegetation.

 

N/A - The subject site is not located in close proximity to any electricity transmission line easement.

 

PC 13 Electricity Transmission Line

Easement – Separation Distance

Habitable buildings and community orientated uses are located a minimum distance from lines to ensure community safety.

N/A - The subject site is not located in close proximity to any electricity transmission line easement.

 

2. Environment

PC 14 Watercourses

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

 

The subject site contains a creek running through the southern half of the site.

 

Matters relating to maintaining water quality can be appropriately addressed in the conditions of development.

 

PC 15 Flooding

Premises are designed and located so as:

(a) not to be 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.

 

Given the temporary nature of the activity, it is considered that the development will not significantly increase exposure to natural hazards.

PC 16 Air Emissions

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

 

The proposal is a relatively small-scale, low-impact activity, and will not cause significant air emissions.

PC 17 Noise Emissions

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

 

The proposal is a relatively small-scale, low-impact activity, and will not cause significant noise emissions.

PC 18 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

(e) industrial use.

 

Matters relating to maintaining water quality can be appropriately addressed in the conditions of development.

 

PC 19 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.

 

Matters relating to excavation and filling can be appropriately addressed in the conditions of development.

PC 20 Construction Activities

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

 

Matters relating to construction activities can be appropriately addressed in the conditions of development.

PC 21 Separation of Incompatible land uses

Separation distances are provided to ensure:

(a) the future viability of surrounding uses;

(b) infrastructure items are protected from

incompatible development;

(c) an appropriate standard of amenity and public safety; and

(d) conflict arising from incompatible uses is minimised.

 

The proposal is for a relatively small scale, low-impact activity, and temporary in nature.  The proposal is appropriately located within a rural lot in close proximity to the town of Injune and the Injune Aerodrome.

 

PC 22.1 Development in the Vicinity of

airports:

Development in the vicinity of Airports:

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

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

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

 

PC 22.2 Airport Protection

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

- the physical intrusion of buildings or other structures into the Obstacle Limitation Surfaces;

- attracting birds and or bats to the area which could cause or contribute to bird strike hazard;

- providing very bright lighting or lighting similar to aerodrome lighting, which can distract or confuse aircraft pilots;

- interfering with navigation or communication facilities;

- emissions that may effect pilot visibility or aircraft operations; or

- transient intrusions into the airport’s operational space.

 

The subject site adjoins the Injune Aerodrome (located to the north of the site).

 

The proposed development is appropriately designed, with no building or structure exceeding 7.5m in height.

PC 23 Good Quality Agricultural Land

Good Quality Agricultural Land areas as identified in Map R2 – Good Quality Agricultural Land are conserved and managed for the longer term and protected from development that may lead to its alienation or diminished productivity.

 

The site is mapped as GQAL. The proposed development will be operated within a relatively small section of the site and will not adversely impact on the ability of the balance area to be used for agricultural purposes. Further, the development will be conditioned with a 10 year time limit.

 

PC 24 Vegetation Retention

Development retains vegetation for the:

(a) protection of scenic quality;

(b) protection of general habitat;

(c) protection of soil quality; and

(d) establishment of open space corridors and networks

 

The site has not been identified as containing any significant vegetation. The proposal includes minimal clearing.

 

PC 25 Protected Areas

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

 

The site has not been identified as a protected area.

 

PC 26 Sloping Land

Development is undertaken to ensure:

(a) vulnerability to landslip erosion and land degradation is minimised; and

(b) safety of persons and property is not compromised

 

The proposal is not located on significantly sloping land.

PC 27 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 least 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 has not been identified as a bushfire hazard area.

 

 

PC 28 Buildings of Significance

The architectural merit and precinct value of cultural heritage items listed in Schedule 10 is maintained.

 

N/A – The site is not located in close proximity to any cultural heritage areas.

PC 29 Cultural Heritage

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

 

N/A – The site is not located in close proximity to any cultural heritage areas.

 

PC 30 Character Buildings

Development adjacent to buildings identified as heritage or character buildings in Schedule 10 incorporates design features, materials and details that blend with the existing character.

 

N/A – The site is not located in close proximity to any character buildings.

PC 31 Residential Outbuildings

Rural amenity is to be maintained.

N/A – The proposal does not include any residential outbuildings.

 

PC 32 Buffers

Adequate buffers are provided to protect rural residential uses from agricultural, transport and industrial activities whilst also ensuring the integrity and viability of such uses.

The proposal is suitably located within a rural lot in close proximity to the town of Injune, and provides for suitable buffers from adjoining activities.

 

Specific Land Uses

PC 33 – Catteries and Kennels

N/A – The proposed development is for non-resident workforce accommodation.

 

PC 34-37 – Commercial Premises

N/A – The proposed development is for non-resident workforce accommodation.

 

PC 38-42 – Community and Recreation

N/A – The proposed development is for non-resident workforce accommodation.

 

PC 43-45 – Dwelling House

N/A – The proposed development is for non-resident workforce accommodation.

 

PC 46-49 - Forestry

N/A – The proposed development is for non-resident workforce accommodation.

 

PC 50-52 – Home Based Business 

N/A – The proposed development is for non-resident workforce accommodation.

 

PC 53-56 – Host Home Accommodation 

N/A – The proposed development is for non-resident workforce accommodation.

 

PC 57-62 – Industry (Low/Medium) 

N/A – The proposed development is for non-resident workforce accommodation.

 

PC 63– Telecommunication Facility 

N/A – The proposed development is for non-resident workforce accommodation.

 

PC 64 – 67 Temporary Worker’s Accommodation

PC 64

The use should ensure high levels of fire safety.

Matters relating to fire safety can be appropriately addressed in the conditions of development.

 

PC 65 Road Access

Council road network is not unduly affected by the establishment of the camp.

The proposal is for a relatively small-scale activity, consisting of five (5) bedrooms, and therefore it is considered that any impact on the road network will be minimal.

 

PC 66 Separation Distance

The establishment of the camp does not unduly affect existing residential premises

The proposed accommodation buildings are not located within 30m of the existing dwelling house or within 15m of the roadway.

 

PC 67.1 Amenity

The camp buildings, layout and construction do not substantially detract from the amenity of the neighbourhood.

The proposed buildings are suitably located 3m apart, and do not occupy more than 30% of the site area.

 

The proposal includes two (2) carparking spaces.

 

Given that the occupants of the five (5) rooms are intended to be driven to and from Injune Airport by a camp manager, it is considered that the number of parking spaces is sufficient.  However the site should be able to cater for the standards listed in condition 17.

 

Matters relating to carparking and vehicle manoeuvring can be appropriately addressed in the conditions of development.

 

PC 67.2 Location

Development must be located where there is convenient access.

 

Matters relating to vehicle access can be appropriately addressed in the conditions of development.

 

PC 68-71 – Tourist Facility

N/A – The proposed development is for non-resident workforce accommodation.

 

 

Submissions

 

The development application was publically notified between 23 September 2013 and 15 October 2013, and no properly made submissions were received.

 

Other assessment issues

Approval for Building Works will be required.

The State Assessment & Referral Agency as a Concurrence Agency for the development have carried out an assessment in relation to potential impacts on State-controlled road infrastructure, and have issued a response (dated 20 August 2013) stating they have no requirements (refer to Attachment 3).

 


Attachment 2

Development Plans

 









Attachment 3

SARA Response

 



Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 29 November 2013

Item Number: 13.5

File Number: D13/59217

 

Subject Heading:                     Material Change of Use - "Extractive Industry" (File: 2013/18676)

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                          B Harvey & Sons Pty Ltd

Location:                                            "Mt Eden" 767 Nareeton Road, Orallo - Lot 9 on WV1653, Lot 1 on WAL53280, Lot 3 on WAL53282 and Lot 2 on WAL53666

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

 

Executive Summary:  The application seeks to carry out a Material Change of Use – “Extractive Industry” and Environmentally Relevant Activity 16(1)(a) – Extractive and Screening Activities, on land at “Mt Eden” 767 Nareeton Road, Orallo QLD 4455, described as Lot 9 on WV1653, Lot 1 on WAL53280, Lot 3 on WAL53282 and Lot 2 on WAL53666.

 

The proposed development, as recommended for approval, is consistent with the provisions of the Bungil Shire Planning Scheme including the DEOs and Rural Zone Code.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation:  Council approve this application for a Material Change of Use – “Extractive Industry” and Environmentally Relevant Activity 16(1)(a) – Extractive and Screening Activities, on land at “Mt Eden” 767 Nareeton Road, Orallo QLD 4455, described as Lot 9 on WV1653, Lot 1 on WAL53280, Lot 3 on WAL53282 and Lot 2 on WAL53666, subject to the following conditions:

 

Preamble

 

a)         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 – “Extractive Industry” & Environmentally Relevant Activity 16(1)(a) – Extractive & Screening Activities, generally in accordance with the approved plans:

 

Plan/Document number

Plan/Document name

Date

13229701 (Issue A)

Site Working Areas and Access

3 July 2013

N/A

Proposed Haulage Route

N/A

132297

Site Based Management Plan Revision A dated July 2013 or later versions of this document submitted by the site operator and approved by the Council or the applicable State Agency.

July 13

 

4.         During the course of the development works, the developer shall ensure that all works are carried out by appropriately qualified persons and the developer and the persons carrying out and supervising the work shall be responsible for all aspects of the works, including public and worker safety, and shall ensure adequate barricades, signage and other warning devices are in place at all times.

 

5.         All works 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 CMDG, (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.

 

Latest versions

 

6.         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.

 

Site Works

 

7.         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.

 

8.         Any construction works on site are 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. 

 

Stormwater Drainage

 

9.         Stormwater must not be allowed to pond on the area 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.

 

10.       There must be no increases in any silt loads or contaminants in any overland flow from the development site.

 

11.       Weeds and pests are to be monitored and controlled in accordance with the Weed Control and Management, Section 5.2 shown in the Site Based Management Plan prepared by Brandon & Associates.

 

12.       Stormwater run-off from surface areas is to be collected internally in order to ensure that stormwater causes no potential release of contaminants on to the surrounding land. 

 

Erosion Control

 

13.       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.

 

14.       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.

 

15.       If there is a possibility of erosion or silt or other materials being washed off the property being developed during the development process, the developer must document and implement a management plan that prevents this from occurring.

 

Operation of Approved Use

 

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

 

17.       Hours of operation, including transporting material from the site are 6:00 am to 6:00pm Monday to Saturday. No work is permitted on Sundays or public holidays.  The quarry operator may apply to Council to vary the hours of operation for a particular project where the extended operating hours are essential in the opinion of the Council because of the requirements and community benefits of the particular project. Any Council approval of the varied hours will be restricted to a period linked to the project and may be rescinded by the Council on 7 days notice if the extended hours of operation are causing serious nuisance or disruption to other persons.

 

18.       Heavy vehicles associated with the extractive industry use are not permitted to operate on Orallo Road during school bus hours.

 

19.       Rehabilitation is to be carried out on pits that have ceased to be used for extraction in accordance with a rehabilitation plan agreed by the landowner.

 

Services Provisions

 

20.       The site must be provided with on-site water supply with sufficient capacity to meet operational needs, including watering to minimise dust nuisance and fire fighting.

 

Rubbish Collection

 

21.       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.

 

Access, Roads, Landscaping and Lighting

 

22.       All weather gravel roads shall be provided for traffic movement within the development site.

 

23.       Any damage to Council roads and infrastructure that is attributable to the progress of works on the site or vehicles associated with the development or use of the site, must be repaired to its original condition or the cost of repairs paid to Council.

 

24.       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.

 

25.       Access for the development is to be at the access point shown on Plan 13229701 Issue A, As Amended by Phil Harvey on 03/07/2013.

 

26.       All vehicular access and related items must comply with (i) the development approval conditions, (ii) any relevant provisions in the planning scheme for the area including Division 2: “Standards for Roads, Car Parking, Access and Manoeuvring Areas”, (iii) Council’s standard designs for such work where such designs exist, (iv) the CMDG Design Guidelines – D1 ‘Geometric Road Design’ 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.

 

27.       Unsealed internal and Council roads from the site to the nearest bitumen road in the direction of the haul route are to be watered to prevent dust nuisance and upon receipt of any complaint regarding dust nuisance being caused by vehicle movements to and from the site.

 

Avoiding Nuisance

 

28.       No nuisance is to be caused to adjoining properties and occupiers by the way of smoke, dust, rubbish, contaminant, stormwater discharge or siltation at any time, including non-working hours.

 

29.       The approved development and the premises shall be maintained in a clean and tidy condition.

 

Advertising Signs

 

30.       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.

 

Conditions if environmental approval ceases to have effect

 

31.       If the environmental approval issued by a State agency to undertake this use on this site ceases to have effect and is not replaced by an appropriate approval or code to manage the use and the rehabilitation of the site, then the conditions, requirements and obligations of the original environmental approval given for this use on this site shall become conditions of this approval unless overridden by a subsequent State agency environmental approval. References in the original environmental approval to the State agency will then be construed as references to the Council to the greatest extent possible.

 

No Cost to Council

 

32.       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.

 

33.       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 commencement of the use.

 

Infrastructure Contributions

 

34.       A local roads additional impacts charge will be paid to Maranoa Regional Council in accordance with the Local Roads Additional Impacts Charges Schedule attached to and forming part of these conditions.

 

35.       The developer is required to upgrade those sections of Orallo Road from the intersection with Nareeton Road to Euthulla Road to a fit-for-purpose minimum standard of 8 metres of pavement and 7 metres of seal according to the applicable road specifications in the CDMG (Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines).  Alternatively, the developer can pay an infrastructure charge of $0.50 per tonne which will apply for 5 years or until such earlier time as the full length of Orallo Road from the site to Roma meets the standards set for a fit-for-purpose road for the traffic volumes being carried.  This infrastructure charge will be paid to Maranoa Regional Council in accordance with the Orallo Road Infrastructure Charges Schedule attached to and forming part of these conditions.

 

36.       The applicant may enter into an Infrastructure Agreement with Council in a standard format to be provided by Council.

 

Local Roads Additional Impacts Charges Schedule

 

A local roads additional impacts charge of $0.50 per tonne will be paid to Maranoa Regional Council for all extractive industry materials transported to and from the site. This amount will be increased or decreased annually by a percentage equivalent to the change in All groups consumer price index for Brisbane published by the Australian Statistician. This condition is required because the development will impact on the local roads when extractive industry materials are carried along those local roads.

 

The payment of the local roads additional impacts charge must be made within 14 days of the end of each 3 month period, with the periods starting with the commencement of the use/activity. The extractive industry operator must calculate the payment. If no payment is made within the set time, the Council may demand payment based on the maximum approved annual production capacity of the activity/use divided by 4. If the extractive industry operator does not pay the local roads additional impacts charge for two consecutive periods, the Council can require the holder of the development approval to pay the local roads additional impacts charge as a debt due to Council.

 

The holder of the development approval or the extractive industry operator may ask for the local roads additional impacts charge to be reviewed once in every three year period after the approval for the activity/use was given. The review will take account of the rates and methodology applying to similar operators in the Council Area and the facts and circumstances applying to this approved activity/use.

 

The local roads additional impacts charge covers all roads in the Maranoa Regional Council Area where heavy vehicles of the type used in this activity/use are permitted to travel. Despite the payment of a local roads additional impacts charge, the Council may stop the extractive industry operator from using particular roads by written notice because of the level of damage being caused or may be caused to those particular local roads by the addition to total road use of heavy vehicles associated with the extractive industry.

 

Council or its representatives is entitled to inspect, copy and audit any records which may help to prove the actual tonnes of extractive industry material carried by the extractive industry operator for the purposes of assessing the local roads additional impacts charge.

 

Orallo Road Infrastructure Charges Schedule

 

Orallo Road infrastructure charges of $0.50 per tonne will be paid to Maranoa Regional Council for all extractive industry materials transported to and from the site. This amount will be increased or decreased annually by a percentage equivalent to the change in All groups consumer price index for Brisbane published by the Australian Statistician.

 

The infrastructure charge of $0.50 per tonne will apply for 5 years or until such earlier time as the full length of Orallo Road from the site to Roma meets the standards set for a fit-for-purpose road for the traffic volumes being carried.

 

This condition is required because the development will increase the impact on Orallo Road when extractive industry materials are carried along this road. Nareeton Road is fit-for-purpose but Orallo Road is not yet fit-for-purpose for the traffic volumes being carried. Orallo Road is the road which links the site into the existing fit-for-purpose part of the road network.

 

The payment of the Orallo Road infrastructure charge must be made within 14 days of the end of each 3 month period, with the periods starting with the commencement of the use/activity. The extractive industry operator must calculate the payment. If no payment is made within the set time, the Council may demand payment based on the maximum approved annual production capacity of the activity/use divided by 4. If the extractive industry operator does not pay the Orallo Road infrastructure charge for two consecutive periods, the Council can require the holder of the development approval to pay the Orallo Road infrastructure charge as a debt due to Council.

 

The holder of the development approval or the extractive industry operator may ask for the Orallo Road infrastructure charge to be reviewed once in every three year period after the approval for the activity/use was given. The review will take account of the rates and methodology applying to similar operators in the Council Area and the facts and circumstances applying to this approved activity/use.

 

Despite the payment of a Orallo Road infrastructure charge, the Council may stop the extractive industry operator from using this road by written notice because of the level of damage being caused or may be caused by the addition to total use of Orallo Road by heavy vehicles associated with the extractive industry. If this situation occurs, no Orallo Road infrastructure charge will be payable for that period of exclusion.

 

Council or its representatives is entitled to inspect, copy and audit any records which may help to prove the actual tonnes of extractive industry material carried by the extractive industry operator for the purposes of assessing the Orallo Road infrastructure charge.

 

Body of Report: 

Refer to Attachment 1.

Consultation (internal/external):

-     Cottrell Cameron & Steen Surveys and Lou Scarpato Futureproof Strategies as part of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT PLANNING ALLIANCE (Development Assessment) 

-     State Assessment and Referral Agency (Concurrence Agency)

-     MRC Specialist Development Engineer (Internal)

-     MRC Specialist Compliance (Internal)

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

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 Bungil Shire Planning Scheme.

 

Road contributions

 

All new quarry applications are assessed for road impacts based on two key considerations.

1.         Access from the quarry to the nearest ‘fit for purpose’ road network.

2.         Additional impacts on the local government road network

 

Access from the quarry property to the nearest ‘fit for purpose’ road

 

A ‘fit for purpose’ road means a road which is both safe and has an optimized maintenance and replacement cycle.  The standard determining if a road is ‘fit for purpose’ varies depending on the traffic volumes and the type of vehicles.

 

Council officers have reviewed the access from the property to see whether it is ‘safe’ and whether the road is ‘fit for purpose’ for the proposed volume and type of traffic generated by the development. 

 

Nareeton Road at the front of the property meets the standard for a ‘fit for purpose’ road for the traffic volumes existing and proposed, but this road does not connect the site to other existing fit-for-purpose roads. The developer needs to use Orallo Road which is not fit-for-purpose for the traffic volumes.

 

The developer is given the option of upgrading Orallo Road to the minimum fit-for-purpose standard or paying indexed infrastructure contributions of $0.50 per tone towards the upgrading of Orallo Road to the fit-for-purpose standard for up to 5 years or until such earlier time as the road becomes fit-for-purpose.

 

Additional impacts on local government road network

 

Heavy vehicles from the quarry will impact on the overall Maranoa Regional Council road network.  Although the road at the front of the property is deemed ‘fit for purpose’, the carriage of extractive industry material from the quarry will impact on the local government road network and accelerate the maintenance and replacement cycles for the roads.

 

The transport of materials from the quarry is therefore subject to local roads additional impacts charge of $0.50 per tone.  This amount will be increased or decreased annually by a percentage equivalent to the change in All groups consumer price index for Brisbane published by the Australian Statistician.

 

There is now a Local Roads Additional Impacts Charges Schedule attached as part of the conditions of approval.  This schedule sets out a clear timetable for making the payments.  Officers propose to use a standardised form of timetable to simplify reporting and accounting for both Council and the quarry operator.

 

The proposed standards require payment of the local roads additional impacts charge within 14 days of the end of each 3 month period, with the periods starting with the commencement of the use/activity.  The extractive industry operator must calculate the payment.  If no payment is made within the set time, the Council may demand payment based on the maximum approved annual production capacity of the activity/use divided by 4.  If the extractive industry operator does not pay the local roads additional impacts charge for two consecutive periods, the Council can require the holder of the development approval to pay the local roads additional impacts charge as a debt due to Council.

 

A register is being established to keep track of the contributions through the Council financial management system.

 

The conditions of approval will allow for the holder of the development approval or the extractive industry operator to ask for the local roads additional impacts charge to be reviewed once in every three year period after the approval for the activity/use was given.  The review will take account of the rates and methodology applying to similar operators in the Council Area and the facts and circumstances applying to this approved activity/use.  This review process is part of trying to give all operators as level a playing field as law and precedent will allow.

 

The local roads additional impacts charge covers the use of all roads in the Maranoa Regional Council Area where heavy vehicles of the type used in this activity/use are permitted to travel.  Despite the payment of a local roads addition impacts charge, conditions off approval allow the Council to stop the extractive industry operator from using particular roads by written notice because of the level of damage being caused or may be caused to those particular local roads by the addition to total road use of heavy vehicles associated with the extractive industry.

 

Another condition in the Local Roads Additional Impacts Charges Schedule gives Council or its representatives the entitlement to inspect, copy and audit any records which may help to prove the actual tonnes of extractive industry material carried by the extractive industry operator for the purposes of assessing the local roads additional impacts charge.

 

Council officers have also been investigating the relationship between the rates charge on properties used for extractive industry, crediting arrangements and the local roads additional impacts charge.  This part of a wider effort to further level the playing field for all extractive industry operators. 

 

Conditions if environmental approval ceases to have effect

 

The proposed conditions package has a new condition that is intended to protect the environment, people and property if the environmental authority that sets the environmental conditions was to lapse.

 

The issue arises because the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection has started to advise SARA and the Council that it has no requirements when there is a concurrence ERA (Environmentally Relevant Activity). It then issues the environmental authority as a separate document, not as a concurrence agency response.

 

This means that the environmental authority is not technically part of the approval package. It could mean that there are no environmental management conditions for the land, especially for the rehabilitation of the site if the environmental authority (which is issued to the site operator not the site owner) expires, lapses or is cancelled.

 

To deal with this possibility, Council officers have included a condition that sleeps until such time as the environmental authority no longer has effect. At that time, the condition becomes alive and calls up the conditions in the environmental authority as conditions imposed by Council. These conditions then attach to the land and become the responsibility of the land owner.

 

The principle is not unique as many conditions in a development approval may sleep until a particular circumstance occurs and then they become active.

 

Council officers have approached the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection to raise concerns about the situation when a environmental authority ceases to have effect or the site operator ceases to be a legal entity.

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

D13/59188

2View

Development Plans

D13/60890

3View

SARA Concurrence Agency Response

D13/39738

 

Report authorised by:

Robert Hayward, Director - Development, Facilities & Environmental Services


Attachment 1

Body of Report

 

 

1.0       Background information

 

The proposed development is for “Extractive Industry”, involving dredging of materials (sand) from a creek (Sandy Creek), between 1,000 – 10,000 tonnes per annum. The proposed working areas (approximately 100m x 100m each), will be located at various sites along the creek (situated within approximately 50m of the creek bank).

The activity requires a maximum of five (5) employees on-site at any one time. The proposed hours of operation are eight (8) hours per day, six (6) days a week. The activity involves a front end loader, excavator, and three trucks (one being a semi-trailer). The activity does not require any permanent buildings or structures.

The estimated haul frequency (utilising a “truck and dog”) is seven (7) loads per week. The site access is via Nareeton Road. The anticipated haul route is south from the site to the town of Roma along Nareeton and Orallo Roads, including a portion of the Warrego Highway within Roma.

The closest sensitive receptors include two houses located within the subject site (situated approximately 150m from the creek) and a house located on the lot immediately to the south (situated approximately 1,200m from the closest work area).

The applicant has provided a Site Based Management Plan, dated July 2013, prepared by Brandon & Associates Pty Ltd.

The development application was publically notified between 20/9/13 to 14/10/13, and no properly made submissions were received.

The State Assessment & Referral Agency as a Concurrence Agency for the development has carried out an assessment in relation the ERA permit, the removal of quarry material and any potential impacts on road infrastructure, and have issued conditions of development (refer to Attachment 3).

 

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

The proposed use is defined as an "Extractive Industry" in the Bungil Shire Planning Scheme 2006 which is described as follows:

"Extractive Industry" means any premises used for the winning or treatment on the land or on adjacent land, of gravel, rock, sand, soil, stone, or other similar materials. The term does not include the removal of materials authorised by Section 106(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, or mining within the meaning of the Mineral Resources Act 1989. Transport Infrastructure Act – extraction of material from roadway.

The proposed use also constitutes “Environmentally Relevant Activity 16(1)(a) - Extractive and Screening Activities” under the Environmental Protection Action 1994, defined as follows:

Extractive and screening activities consists of dredging a total of 1000t or more of material from a bed or naturally occurring surface waters, in a year.

Threshold 1(a): dredging, in a year, the following quantity of material -1,000t to 10,000t.

“Material” includes clay, gravel, loam, rock, sand and other substance found in the earth.

The site is situated at “Mt Eden” 767 Nareeton Road, Orallo QLD 4455, described as Lot 9 on WV1653, Lot 1 on WAL53280, Lot 3 on WAL53282 and Lot 2 on WAL53666 (refer Figure 1 - Locality Plan, and Figure 2 – Site Boundaries).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 1 - Locality Plan                                     Source: Whereis 2013


 

 

 

 

 

Lot 9

 

Lot 3

 

Lot 2

 

Lot 1

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Figure 2 – Site Boundaries                              Source: Queensland Atlas 2013

The site is situated in the Rural Zone of the Bungil Shire Planning Scheme 2006 (refer Figure 3 - Zoning).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 3 - Zoning                 Source: Bungil Shire Planning Scheme 2006

The site contains two dwelling houses (situated within approximately 150m of the creek). The surrounding land uses are predominantly rural grazing land and homesteads (the closest being approximately 1,200m south of the proposed working area). Nareeton Road intersects the western half of the subject lots (refer Figure 4 - Aerial Photograph).

 

 

 

 

Lot 9

 

Lot 3

 

Lot 2

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


House

 

Nareeton Rd

 
Figure 4 - Aerial Photograph                           Source: Google Earth 2012

 

 

 

 

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, with conditions, is not 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.

 

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

 

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

 

Any environmental impacts can be appropriately controlled by way of the mitigation measures detailed in the Site Based Management Plan, and by way of conditions of development.

 

(ii)  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 proposed activity can only be carried out when weather and site conditions are suitable (predominantly dry). Any environmental impacts in terms of land degradation can be appropriately controlled by way of the mitigation measures detailed in the Site Based Management Plan, and by way of conditions of development.

 

(iii) Ecological sustainability is achieved by maintaining and improving biodiversity, water and air quality.

 

Any environmental impacts in terms of ecological sustainability, in particular in terms of maintaining water quality, can be appropriately controlled by way of the mitigation measures detailed in the Site Based Management Plan, and by way of conditions of development.

 

(iv) Places of historical and indigenous cultural heritage and social significance are protected, maintained and enhanced.

 

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

 

 

(b)  Economic

 

(i)   Good Quality Agricultural Land is protected as a major economic resource for the region.

 

Portions of the site (north, west) are identified as containing GQAL. The proposed development represents a resource which is predominantly located within rural areas. The proposed development will be operated within relatively small sections of the site and will not adversely impact on the ability of the balance area to be used for agricultural purposes.

 

 

(ii)  Key Resource Areas, extractive resources, petroleum, gas and mineral resources are protected as a major economic resource for the region.

 

The proposed development includes an extractive industry use, being dredging material (sand) from a creek, for civil construction purposes.  The proposed development will contribute to the economic growth of the region.

 

(iii) 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 includes an extractive industry use, being dredging material (sand) from a creek, for civil construction purposes.  The proposed development is appropriately located, and will contribute to the economic growth of the region.

 

(iv) Rural business opportunities are improved to protect and value-add to the existing rural based economy.

 

The proposed development will improve local business opportunities to protect and value-add to the existing rural based economy.

 

(c)  Community Well-Being & Lifestyle

(i)   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 will gain vehicle access to the existing road network via Nareeton Road.  The development site is located outside of the water and sewerage infrastructure service networks and will not require reticulated electricity supply due to the mobile nature of the activity.

 

(ii)  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 rural amenity.

 

The proposed development is for an extractive industry.

 

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

 

The proposed development is not considered to be a sensitive land use and will not adversely impact on the current or future operations of established infrastructure networks.

 

(iv) The role and identity of Injune as the main business and community centre of the shire is consolidated.

 

The proposed development will not prejudice the role or identity of Injune.

 

(v)  The adverse effects from natural and other hazards, including bushfires are minimised.

 

Given the temporary nature of the activity, permanent buildings and structures are not required. Therefore any adverse effects from natural hazards are considered minimal and can be appropriately mitigated.

 

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

 

The proposed development is for a low-impact extractive industry, suitably located within the Rural Zone, and will not affect housing types within the region.

 

Overall Outcomes for Rural Zone Code

The Rural Zone Code identifies overall outcomes providing direction about relevant assessment issues.  The overall outcomes for the Rural Zone Code are the purpose of the code.  The code seeks to ensure that development within the Rural Zone:

(a)   reflects the economic potential of the rural area

 

The proposed development is for an extractive industry, and will enhance the economic potential of the rural area.

 

(b)   is appropriately located within the Rural Zone and existing and future Rural Activities are not prejudiced by inappropriate development

 

The proposed development consists of a relatively low-impact extractive industry. Any environmental impacts can be appropriately controlled by way of the mitigation measures detailed in the Site Based Management Plan, and by way of conditions of development.

 

(c)   maintains the environment, including soil, air and water, compatible with healthy natural systems and ensures public health and safety

 

Any environmental impacts can be appropriately controlled by way of the mitigation measures detailed in the Site Based Management Plan, and by way of conditions of development.

 

(d)   protects Good Quality Agricultural (GQAL) from fragmentation, alienation or encroachment of incompatible land uses in accordance with State Planning Policy 1/92 – “Development and Conservation of Agricultural Land”

 

Portions of the site (north, west) are identified as containing GQAL. The proposed development represents a resource which is predominantly located within rural areas. The proposed development will be operate within two relatively small sections of the site and will not adversely impact on the ability of the balance area to be used for agricultural purposes.

 

(e)   is located, designed and operated in a manner that protects and enhances the predominant rural scale, intensity, form and character

 

The proposed development consists of a relatively small scale operation, in keeping the intensity, form and character of the locality.

 

(f)    maintains the rural amenity

 

Any environmental and amenity impacts can be appropriately controlled by way of mitigation measures detailed in the Site Based Management Plan, and by way of conditions of development.

 

(g)   does not prejudice or impact adversely on other uses including those within other Zones

 

The proposed development will be located within relatively small areas within the site. It is considered that subject to the recommended conditions of approval, the proposed development will not prejudice or adversely impact on other uses, including established uses within other Zones.

 

(h)   has an appropriately designed access to the road network and traffic generated by the development does not impact adversely on the State or local road network

 

The proposed development has access to Nareeton Road, and can be appropriately conditioned to require upgrade of vehicle access and road infrastructure, where necessary.

 

(i)    protects areas and sites of conservation importance, including cultural and high landscape values

 

Matters relating to environmental impacts have been assessed by the SARA, who have issued conditions of development.

 

(j)    is undertaken in an orderly and logical sequence to achieve an efficient provision of infrastructure

 

The proposed development does not prejudice the efficient provision of infrastructure.

 

(k)   is located and designed in ways that minimise the need for flood, bushfire and landslide mitigation and to protect people and premises from such natural events

 

The site is identified as containing a small area of medium bushfire hazard risk. Given the nature of the development, it is considered that there is minimal risk to either people or property. Hazard mitigation can be appropriately addressed by way of conditions of development

 

(l)    has water supply, stormwater disposal, sustainable effluent and waste disposal and power to appropriate standards adequate for the use

 

The development does not require effluent disposal or electricity supply due to the mobile nature of the use. On-site water supply can be required as a condition of development, where necessary.

 

(m)  does not impact adversely on infrastructure

 

Any impacts on infrastructure can be appropriately addressed by way of conditions of development.

 

 

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

 


 

Rural Zone Code

Performance Criteria

Assessment responses

A.   A. For all the Rural Zone

1. Infrastructure

PC 1 Electricity

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

 

Given the nature of the use, the development does not require a permanent electricity supply.

PC 2 Water Supply

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

Conditions of approval will require the provision of onsite water supply with sufficient capacity to meet operational needs.

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.

Given the nature of the use, the development does not require a permanent effluent disposal system.

 

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 water-logging of nearby land; and

(c) protect and maintain environmental values.

Matters relating to stormwater management can be appropriately addressed in the conditions of development.

PC 5 Vehicle Access

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

The proposed vehicle access is via Nareeton Road.

 

The design and construction of vehicle access and any internal roads, and upgrades (where required) of the local road network will be part of the conditions of development.

 

PC 6 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.

Given that the site consists of relatively large rural lots, it is considered that designated parking spaces are not required.

 

PC 7.1 Roads

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

 

PC 7.2 Location

Development must be located where there is convenient access.

 

 

Given the nature of the activity (i.e. dredging sand from a creek), the operation can only be undertaken during dry weather conditions.

 

The design and construction of vehicle access and any internal roads, and upgrades (where required) of the local road network will be part of the conditions of development.

 

PC 8.1 Highways

All Highways are maintained and enhanced as a link between major centres.

 

PC 8.2

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

 

PC 8.3

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

 

The subject site is not located in close proximity to a State-controlled road, and the proposed haulage route includes only a relatively small distance along the Warrego Highway in Roma.

 

The development does not include any new sensitive receptors.

PC 9 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.

 

N/A - The development does not involve any buildings in proximity any gas or oil pipelines.  

PC 10 Refuse Tips and Effluent Treatment Plants

Buildings are located at an appropriate distance from refuse tips or effluent treatment plants to ensure community safety and operation of the use is not compromised.

 

N/A - The subject site is not located in close proximity to any refuse tips or effluent treatment plants.

PC 11.1 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.

 

PC 11.2

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

 

N/A - The subject site is not located in close proximity to any rail corridor land.

 

PC 12 Electricity Transmission Line

Easement – Vegetation

Transmission lines within an Electricity transmission line easement are protected from vegetation.

 

N/A - The subject site is not located in close proximity to any electricity transmission line easement.

 

PC 13 Electricity Transmission Line

Easement – Separation Distance

Habitable buildings and community orientated uses are located a minimum distance from lines to ensure community safety.

 

N/A - The subject site is not located in close proximity to any electricity transmission line easement.

 

2. Environment

PC 14 Watercourses

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

 

The proposal can be appropriately conditioned to ensure that the proposed dredging within Sandy Creek is carried out in accordance with relevant standards.

 

DEHP have assessed the extractive industry and imposed conditions of approval.

PC 15 Flooding

Premises are designed and located so as:

(a) not to be 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.

 

N/A - The proposed activity does not include any permanent structures.

PC 16 Air Emissions

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

 

Matters relating to any air emissions  can appropriately controlled by way of the mitigation measures detailed in the Site Based Management Plan, and by way of conditions of development

 

Note: SARA have assessed the environmental impacts and issued concurrence agency conditions of development.

 

PC 17 Noise Emissions

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

 

Matters relating to any noise emissions  can appropriately controlled by way of the mitigation measures detailed in the Site Based Management Plan, and by way of conditions of development

 

Note: SARA have assessed the environmental impacts and issued concurrence agency conditions of development.

 

 

PC 18 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

(e) industrial use.

 

Matters relating to maintaining water quality  can appropriately controlled by way of the mitigation measures detailed in the Site Based Management Plan, and by way of conditions of development

 

Note: SARA have assessed the environmental impacts and issued concurrence agency conditions of development.

 

PC 19 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.

 

Matters relating to excavation and filling can be appropriately addressed in the conditions of development.

PC 20 Construction Activities

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

 

N/A – The proposed development does not involve any building works.

PC 21 Separation of Incompatible land uses

Separation distances are provided to ensure:

(a) the future viability of surrounding uses;

(b) infrastructure items are protected from

incompatible development;

(c) an appropriate standard of amenity and public safety; and

(d) conflict arising from incompatible uses is minimised.

The “sensitive receptors” within proximity of the development, include two dwellings (located within the subject site) situated within approximately 150m of the creek, and a dwelling on the property immediately to the south, situated approximately 1,200m to the closest work area.

 

Given that the proposed development consists of a relatively low-impact extractive industry, any impacts on the amenity of the sensitive receptors can be appropriately mitigated through the measures detailed in the Site Based Management Plan and the conditions of development.

 

Further, it is noted that the two dwellings located within 150m of the creek, are both situated within the subject site, thereby making the land owner a stakeholder in the proposed development.

 

 

PC 22.1 Development in the Vicinity of

airports:

Development in the vicinity of Airports:

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

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

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

 

PC 22.2 Airport Protection

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

- the physical intrusion of buildings or other structures into the Obstacle Limitation Surfaces;

- attracting birds and or bats to the area which could cause or contribute to bird strike hazard;

- providing very bright lighting or lighting similar to aerodrome lighting, which can distract or confuse aircraft pilots;

- interfering with navigation or communication facilities;

- emissions that may effect pilot visibility or aircraft operations; or

- transient intrusions into the airport’s operational space.

 

N/A - The subject site is not located within close proximity of any airports.

PC 23 Good Quality Agricultural Land

Good Quality Agricultural Land areas as identified in Map R2 – Good Quality Agricultural Land are conserved and managed for the longer term and protected from development that may lead to its alienation or diminished productivity.

 

Portions of the site (north, west) are identified as containing GQAL. The proposed development represents a resource which is predominantly located within rural areas. The proposed development will be operated within relatively small sections of the site and will not adversely impact on the ability of the balance area to be used for agricultural purposes.

 

PC 24 Vegetation Retention

Development retains vegetation for the:

(a) protection of scenic quality;

(b) protection of general habitat;

(c) protection of soil quality; and

(d) establishment of open space corridors and networks

 

The proposed development involves minimal vegetation clearing within the riparian area. SARA have assessed the environmental impacts and issued concurrence agency conditions of development.

 

PC 25 Protected Areas

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

 

SARA have assessed the environmental impacts and issued concurrence agency conditions of development.

 

PC 26 Sloping Land

Development is undertaken to ensure:

(a) vulnerability to landslip erosion and land degradation is minimised; and

(b) safety of persons and property is not compromised

 

Matters relating to minimising any land degradation can be appropriately addressed in the conditions of development.

PC 27 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 least 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 identified as containing a small area of medium bushfire hazard risk. Given the nature of the development, it is considered that there is minimal risk to either people or property. Hazard mitigation can be appropriately addressed in the conditions of development

 

 

PC 28 Buildings of Significance

The architectural merit and precinct value of cultural heritage items listed in Schedule 10 is maintained.

 

N/A – The site is not located in close proximity to any cultural heritage items.

 

 

PC 29 Cultural Heritage

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

N/A – The site is not located in close proximity to any known areas of indigenous and/or cultural heritage significance.

 

PC 30 Character Buildings

Development adjacent to buildings identified as heritage or character buildings in Schedule 10 incorporates design features, materials and details that blend with the existing character.

 

N/A – The site is not located in close proximity to any character buildings.

PC 31 Residential Outbuildings

Rural amenity is to be maintained.

N/A – The proposal does not include any residential outbuildings.

 

PC 32 Buffers

Adequate buffers are provided to protect rural residential uses from agricultural, transport and industrial activities whilst also ensuring the integrity and viability of such uses.

The “sensitive receptors” within proximity of the development, include two dwellings (located within the subject site) situated within approximately 150m of the activity, and a dwelling on the property immediately to the south, situated approximately 1,200m to the closest work area.

 

Given that the proposed development consists of a relatively low-impact extractive industry, any impacts on the amenity of the sensitive receptors can be appropriately mitigated through the measures detailed in the Site Based Management Plan and the conditions of development.

 

Further, it is noted that the two dwellings located within 150m of the activity, are both situated within the subject site, thereby making the land owner a stakeholder in the proposed development.

 

Specific Land Uses

PC 33 – Catteries and Kennels

N/A – The proposed development is for Extractive Industry

PC 34-37 – Commercial Premises

N/A – The proposed development is for Extractive Industry

PC 38-42 – Community and Recreation

N/A – The proposed development is for Extractive Industry

PC 43-45 – Dwelling House

N/A – The proposed development is for Extractive Industry

PC 46-49 - Forestry

N/A – The proposed development is for Extractive Industry

PC 50-52 – Home Based Business 

N/A – The proposed development is for Extractive Industry

PC 53-56 – Host Home Accommodation 

N/A – The proposed development is for Extractive Industry

PC 57-62 – Industry (Low/Medium) 

N/A – The proposed development is for Extractive Industry

PC 63-67 – Telecommunication Facility 

N/A – The proposed development is for Extractive Industry

PC 68-71 – Tourist Facility

N/A – The proposed development is for Extractive Industry

 

Submissions

 

No submissions were received by Council during the public notification period (20/9/13 to 14/10/13).

 

Other assessment issues

The State Assessment & Referral Agency response, dated 30 August 2013, includes conditions which form part of the approval (refer Attachment 3).

 

 


Attachment 2

Development Plans

 



Attachment 3

SARA Concurrence Agency Response

 




















Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 29 November 2013

Item Number: 13.6

File Number: D13/59224

 

Subject Heading:                     Material Change of Use - "Service Station", Environmentally Relevant Activity (ERA) 8 - Chemical Storage & Reconfiguring a Lot (1 Lot into 2 Lots + Access Easement) (File: 2012/18164)

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                          Energy Management Australia C/- Downes Survey Group

Location:                                            1-7 Airport Road, Injune Qld 4454 (Lot 1 on SP132317)

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Danielle Pearn, Manager - Planning & Building Development

 

Executive Summary:  This application seeks a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use – “Service Station”, Environmentally Relevant Activity (ERA) 8 – Chemical Storage and Reconfiguring a Lot (1 lot into 2 lots + Access Easement) on land at 1-7 Airport Road, Injune QLD 4454 and described as Lot 1 on SP132317.

 

The proposed development is consistent with the Bungil Shire Council Planning Scheme 2006 including the DEOs and Town Zone Code.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation:  Council approve the application for a Material Change of Use for “Service Station”, Environmentally Relevant Activity (ERA) 8 – Chemical Storage and Reconfiguring a Lot (1 lot into 2 lots + Access Easement) at 1-7 Airport Road, Injune QLD 4454 and described as Lot 1 on SP132317, subject to the following conditions:   

 

Preamble

 

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

 

PART A - General Conditions

 

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.      During the course of constructing the works, the developer shall ensure that all works are carried out by appropriately qualified persons and the developer and the persons carrying out and supervising the work shall be responsible for all aspects of the works, including public and worker safety, and shall ensure adequate barricades, signage and other warning devices are in place at all times.

 

4.      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.

 

5.      The developer is responsible for locating and protecting any Council and public utility services, infrastructure and assets that may be impacted on during construction of the development.  Any damage to existing infrastructure (kerb, road pavement, existing underground assets, etc) that is attributable to the progress of works on the site or vehicles associated with the development of the site shall be immediately rectified in accordance with the asset owners’ requirements and specifications and to the satisfaction of the asset owners’ representative(s).

 

6.      All works 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 CMDG, (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. 

 

7.      All works on or near roadways shall be adequately signed in accordance with the “Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices – Part 3, Works on Roads”.

 

Latest versions

 

8.      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.

 

Infrastructure Charges

 

9.      Infrastructure charges are to be paid in accordance with the attached Schedule of Infrastructure Charges attached to and forming part of these conditions.

 

Infrastructure agreements

 

10.    The developer may request that the Council enter into an infrastructure agreement(s) that may include any of the matters contained in the conditions of this approval. The infrastructure agreement may vary the conditions of the approval to the extent agreed by the Council providing those variations are generally in accordance with the conditions.

 

PART B - Conditions of Approval for Material Change of Use - Service Station (Unmanned Refuelling Facility)

 

1.         Maintain the approved use being Material Change of Use for a Service Station in accordance with the approved plans:

Plan/Document number

Plan/Document name

Date

2013028-SK07, Rev A

Site Locality Plan

11/10/13

2013028-SK01, Rev E

Proposed Site Plan

01/08/13

2013028-SK02, Rev C

Truck Canopy Floor Plan

31/07/13

2013028-SK03, Rev C

Truck Canopy Elevations Sheet 1 of 2

01/08/13

2013028-SK05, Rev B

Electrical Control Building Floor and Elevations

01/08/13

2013028-SK04, Rev B

Truck Canopy Elevations Sheet 2 of 2

01/08/13

CMDG – R -042 Rev C

Commercial Driveway Slab Type A – Two Way Access

07/2011

CMDG D5

Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines – Stormwater Drainage Design D5 Design Guidelines

03/2012

CMDG D7

Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines – Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Design Guidelines

03/2012

CMDG D11

Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines – Water Reticulation D11 Design Guidelines

10/2001

 

Stormwater and Drainage

         

2.      Stormwater is to be managed 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 Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines (CMDG) Design Guidelines D-5 ‘Stormwater Drainage Design’.

 

3.      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.

 

4.      Any increases in volume, concentration or velocity of stormwater from the property 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.

 

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

 

6.      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

 

7.      If there is a possibility of erosion or silt or other materials being washed off the property being developed during the development process, the developer must document and implement a management plan that prevents this from occurring.

 

8.      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

 

9.      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.

 

10.    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

 

11.    Reticulated sewerage is unavailable to the development site. A development permit for plumbing and drainage works shall be obtained from Council for any onsite sewerage system provided to service the development.  All onsite sewerage systems shall be designed in accordance with Schedule 6 – Standards for Sewerage Supply of the planning scheme.

 

12.    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 and the CMDG Design Guideline – D11 ‘Water Reticulation’, at no cost to Council. 

 

13.    The development is to be connected to a reticulated electricity supply service in accordance with the relevant service provider’s requirements and specifications along with relevant building standards, requirements and specifications.

 

14.    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).

 

15.    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 EDROC Standards Manual 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.

 

16.    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.

 

Rubbish Collection

 

17.    Waste containers shall be placed onsite in a screened area, accessible by the vehicles used by Council, its agents and/or others.  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.

 

Access, Roads, Landscaping and Lighting

 

18.    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.

 

19.    Concrete crossovers are to be constructed in accordance with drawing CMDG – R-042 Rev C - Commercial Driveway Slab Type A two way access, STD, dated 07/2011.

 

20.    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.  The location of vehicle accesses must not interfere with bottle trees located in the road reserve.

 

21.    Vehicle manoeuvring areas must be provided on-site for an Articulated Vehicle so that all vehicles can enter and leave the site in a forward direction.  Vehicle access and manoeuvring is to be designed and constructed in accordance with approved Plan No. 2013028-SK01, Rev E, ‘Proposed Site Plan’, dated 01/08/13.

 

22.    All vehicle movements within the site are to be clear of proposed parking areas, buildings and landscape treatments. Vehicle parking bays must not encroach into swept paths for vehicle movements onsite.

 

23.    Provide a 2.0 metre wide landscape strip along the Airport Road frontage of the site.  Landscaping is to comprise a mix of trees, shrubs and groundcovers.

 

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

 

25.    All landscaping, vehicular access and related items 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) Schedule 2: “Standards for Roads, Car Parking, Access and Manoeuvring Areas” (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.

 

Advertising Signs

 

26.    Any proposed advertising signage is subject to a further development approval unless compliant with the self-assessable development provisions of the planning scheme. 

 

27.    Any free-standing advertising signage or structure to be constructed on site shall be designed by an RPEQ (Structural) Engineer and certification provided for both design and construction.

 

Avoiding Nuisance

 

28.    No nuisance is to be caused to adjoining properties and occupiers by the way of smoke, dust, rubbish, contaminant, stormwater discharge or siltation at any time.

 

29.    There must not be unreasonable or sustained levels of noise or odour and no nuisance caused to adjoining properties during the course of the construction works and after the use commences.

 

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

 

31.    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.

 

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

 

33.    The area and its surrounds shall be kept in an orderly fashion, free of rubbish and clear of weeds and long grasses.  The approved development and the premises are to be maintained in a clean and tidy condition and not to pose any health and safety risks to the community.

 

Use

 

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

 

 

No Cost to Council

 

35.    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.

 

36.    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 any use commencing on site.

 

PART C - Conditions of Approval for Environmentally Relevant Activity  8(1c) - Chemical Storage

 

SCHEDULE A – General Conditions

 

1.      Application shall be lodged for a Licence to Store Flammable & Combustible Liquids, prior to the storage of licensable quantities of liquid on site.

 

2.      Application shall be lodged for a Registration Certification of an Environmentally Relevant Activity – 8(1c), prior to the storage of licensable quantities of liquid on site.

 

3.      Environmental harm is not authorised by this approval except to the extent that the harm is expressly authorised by a condition of this Approval.

 

4.      The holder must not change, replace or operate any plant or equipment installed at the premises if the change, replacement or operation increase, or is likely to substantially increase, the risk of environmental harm.

 

5.      The holder must keep a copy of this approval in a location readily accessible to personnel carrying out this activity.

 

6.      The holder must keep all records and documents required to be kept by a condition of this Approval at the premises for a period of not less than 12 months and make the records and documents available for examination by an Authorised Person immediately upon request.

7.      The holder must at all times install plant and equipment necessary to comply with the conditions of this approval.

 

8.      The Holder must at all times maintain plant and equipment in proper working order.

 

Noise

 

9.      The noise level from the activity shall comply with any Environmental Protection Policy (Noise) that shall be proclaimed from time to time.

 

10.    The Default Noise Standards under Division 3 of Part 3B (Chapter 8 General Environmental Offenses – Environmental Protection Act 1994) shall be applied in the event Council or any other Administering Authority of that section of the Act receives complaints relating to noise nuisance.

 

11.    The activity must be carried out by such practical means necessary to prevent or minimize the emission of likely emission of nuisance noise.

 

Air

 

12.    A noxious or offensive odour must not be emitted beyond the boundaries of the Premises.

 

13.    No particulate matter or visible contaminant, including dust, smoke, fumes and aerosols likely to cause environmental harm is to emanate beyond the boundaries of the premises.

 

14.    Light sources at the premise must be positioned and shielded to prevent light spillage outside the boundaries of the premises.

 

Water

 

15.    Contaminants or contaminated water must not be directly or indirectly released from the premises or the ground or groundwater at the premises except for:

a.      Uncontaminated overland stormwater flow

b.      Uncontaminated stormwater to the stormwater system

c.       Uncontaminated water

16.    Releases to water must not cause any visible oil slick or other visible evidence of oil or grease, nor contain visible, grease, scum, litter or floating oil.

 

17.    The Holder must ensure that:

a.      Any spillage of contaminants is cleaned up immediately by a method other than hosing, sweeping or otherwise releasing the contaminants into stormwater drainage, a roadside gutter or a waterway.

b.      Incident rainfall and overland flow of stormwater does not contact contaminants (for example, areas with contaminants should be roofed or be protected by diversion drains).

 

18.    Water discharges from the activity shall comply with any Environmental Protection Policy (Water) that shall from time to time be proclaimed.

 

19.    The activity must be carried out by such practicable means necessary to prevent or minimize the release of contaminants by rainfall and stormwater runoff.

 

Waste

 

20.    No waste is to be burned at the premises and no waste is to be removed from the premises and burnt elsewhere.

 

21.    Where regulated waste is removed from the premises, records must be kept of the following:

a.      The date, quantity and type of waste removed

b.      The name of the waste transporter and/or disposal operator that removed       the waste; and

c.       The intended treatment/disposal destination of the waste.

 

22.    A contaminant (including a waste) must not:

a.      Be buried at the premises; or

b.      Be in contact with soil at the premises; or

c.       Directly or indirectly seep or penetrate into the soil or groundwater at the         premises.

 

23.    All solid waste shall be removed to an approved waste disposal facility by a licenced waste transporter.

 

24.    All solid waste from the activity shall comply with any Environmental Protection Policy (Waste) that shall from time to time be proclaimed.

 

Registers

 

25.    A complaints register must be kept and all complaints received about the Activity must be recorded in the register with the following details:

a.      Time, date and nature of complaint

b.      Type of communication (telephone, letter, personal etc)

c.       Name, contact address and contact phone number of the complainant (if the complainant does not wish to be identified then ‘not identified’ is to be recorded;

d.      Response and investigation undertaken in response to the complaint

e.      Name of person responsible for investigating the complaint; and

f.            Action taken as a result of the complaint and the investigation and the signature of or under the authorization of the Holder.

 

26.    An incidents register must be kept and it must record any incidents including but not limited to:

a.         Any fire at the premises

b.         Any release not in accordance with this approval.

 

SCHEDULE B – Site Specific Conditions

 

Air

 

27.    No nuisance is to be caused to adjoining properties and occupiers by the way of smoke, dust, odour at any time.

 

Stormwater Management

 

28.    Stormwater must not be discharged to the sewer at any time.

 

29.    Stormwater runoff from outside of the premises must be diverted away from contaminated sites on the premises.

 

30.    Spills containment equipment shall be provided for the clean up of spills.  All spills must be cleaned up as soon as practically possible and the waste disposed of appropriately.

 

31.    The service station forecourt must be covered by a roof, sealed, bunded and sloped/graded to a collection pit to exclude rainwater and contain any contaminated water.

 

32.    Wastewater shall be discharged to sewer in accordance with Council’s trade waste policy and a trade waste permit shall be obtained from Maranoa Regional Council.

 

33.    An oil/water separator such as a coalescing plate separator shall be installed in accordance with Council’s trade waste policy to trap oils and solids prior to discharge to sewer.

 

34.    The contaminated water in the collection pit must be pumped to an oil/water separator.

 

Waste

 

35.    Store solid wastes undercover in a bunded area so contaminants cannot be washed to stormwater by rain.

 

36.    Unless otherwise specified, all solid wastes shall be removed to a licensed waste disposal facility as directed by Council.

 

37.    No nuisance is to be caused to adjoining properties and occupiers by the way of rubbish, contaminants, stormwater discharge or siltation at any time.

 

 

PART D - Conditions of Approval for Reconfiguring a Lot (1 lot into 2 lots + Access Easement)

 

1.      Maintain the approved development being Reconfiguring a Lot (1 into 2 lots + Access Easement) in accordance with the following approved plans:

Plan/Document number

Plan/Document name

Date

37875_POD_REV D

Plan of Development

25/02/2013

CMDG D5

Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines – Stormwater Drainage Design D5 Design Guidelines

03/2012

CMDG D7

Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines – Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Design Guidelines

03/2012

CMDG D11

Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines – Water Reticulation D11 Design Guidelines

10/2001

 

Stormwater and Drainage

 

2.      Each lot is to be provided with a lawful point of discharge in accordance with the Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines (CMDG) Design Guidelines - D5 Stormwater Drainage Design.

 

3.      Stormwater must not be allowed to pond on the property being developed during the development process and after the 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.

 

4.      Any increases in volume, concentration or velocity of stormwater from the property 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.

 

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

 

6.      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.

 

Access

 

7.      The landowner shall be responsible for construction and maintenance of vehicle driveways from the property boundary to the respective street frontage of the proposed lots, and for obtaining any approvals that may be required and for complying with the applicable designs and standards.

 

8.      Vehicle crossovers to the proposed lots are to be provided in accordance with approved plans 37875_POD_REVD – Plan of Development, dated 25/02/2013 and CMDG – R-042 Rev C - Commercial Driveway Slab Type A two way access, STD, dated 07/2011.

 

9.      Vehicle crossovers to the proposed lots 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.  The location of vehicle accesses must not interfere with bottle trees located in the road reserve.

 

10.    All vehicular access and related items must comply with (i) the development approval conditions, (ii) any relevant provisions in the planning scheme for the area including Schedule 2: “Standards for Roads, Car Parking, Access and Manoeuvring Areas”, (iii) Council’s standard designs for such work where such designs exist, (iv) the CMDG 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.

 

Erosion Control

 

11.    If there is a possibility of erosion or silt or other materials being washed off the property being developed during the development process, the developer must document and implement a management plan that prevents this from occurring.

 

Avoiding Nuisance

 

12.    During the establishment of the approved development, no nuisance is to be caused to adjoining properties and occupiers by the way of smoke, dust, rubbish, contaminant, stormwater discharge or siltation at any time, including non-working hours.

 

Services Provisions

 

13.    Reticulated sewerage is unavailable to the development site. A development permit for plumbing and drainage works shall be obtained from Council for any onsite sewerage system provided on the proposed lots.

 

14.    Each lot 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 and the CMDG Design Guideline – D11 ‘Water Reticulation’, at no cost to Council. 

 

15.    A certificate(s) must be obtained from a provider agency stating that telecommunications connections can be made to all new allotments prior to approval of the plan of survey. 

 

16.    A certificate(s) must be obtained from a provider agency stating that electricity supply network connections can be made to all new allotments and that adequate electricity supplies are available prior to approval of the plan of survey. 

 

17.    All services installation, including 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 the 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.    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.

 

Granting Easements

 

19.    Grant an easement, being proposed Easement A burdening proposed Lot 1 and benefitting proposed Lot 2, in accordance with Plan No. 37875_POD_REV D, dated 25/02/2013.

 

Prior to Plan Approval

 

20.    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 prior to the Council approving the plan of survey.

 

21.    All development approval conditions related to the establishment of the approved development must be fulfilled prior to any plans of survey being approval.

 

No Cost to Council

 

22.    All costs associated with the approved development shall be met by the developer including costs of survey, easement preparation and registration, document lodgement, plan approval and land transfers, unless there is specific agreement by other parties, including the Council, to meeting those costs.

 

Schedule of Infrastructure Charges

 

(a)     Why the condition is required:

 

The condition is required because the development is outside of the Priority Infrastructure Area (PIA) for Injune. The development will need to be connected to the water and transport networks of the PIA. In the future, it may need to be connected to the sewerage network of the PIA. The development will have additional impacts upon the water, transport and community infrastructure networks

 

(b)     Amount of the payment required:

 

The payments required for additional impacts establishment costs upon the water, transport and community infrastructure networks are $40,941. These costs do not include the cost of the road and intersection needed to connect the site to the Carnarvon Highway or the costs for the water main extension needed to connect the site to the closest existing water main.

 

The payment for the water main extension needed to connect the site to the closest existing water main is to be the cost of connection.

 

If sewerage is connected to the site within the next 10 years, payments for the additional impacts establishment costs on the external sewerage network will be at the PIA infrastructure charges rate applicable at the time sewerage is made available to the premises.

 

(c)     Details of the infrastructure for which the payment is required:

 

Establishment costs of the following trunk infrastructure made necessary by the development –

·    Water network

·    Roads network

·    Community infrastructure  networks

 

As the sewer network will not be extended into this area in the existing infrastructure programs, the establishment charges for this component of infrastructure is deferred.

 

The establishment costs include the costs of connecting the site to the water network.

 

The establishment costs also include the costs of connecting the site to the road network.

 

If the developer enters into an infrastructure agreement with the Council, the agreement can include provisions for the partial refund on a pro-rata basis of the establishment costs of the water main extension if other new development occurs in the locality and uses this part of the infrastructure.

 

(d)     When the payment must be made:

 

The payment must be made before the plan of subdivision is approved, or if the subdivision does not proceed, then before the  use commences or in accordance with the provisions of an infrastructure agreement.

 

A part-payment of $39,094 is to be paid to Maranoa Regional Council before use commences.  The balance of the payment is to be paid to Maranoa Regional Council within one year of the use commencing. When the balance of the payment is due to be paid, the developer can elect to have the amount reassessed under the system of infrastructure charges applicable at that time. The part-payment already made will be counted as a part-payment of the reassessed infrastructure charges.

 

(e)     Person to whom the payment must be made:

 

Maranoa Regional Council

 

(f)      Supply of infrastructure

 

The applicant may elect to supply all or part of the infrastructure instead of making payment for the infrastructure to be supplied. If the applicant makes an election to supply all or part of the infrastructure required, the infrastructure must be supplied before the use commences. The standards applying for the provision of the infrastructure are those set out in the applicable planning scheme, the Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines and the latest standards for other matters as set out in legislation.

 

 

 

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) 

-     Department of Transport and Main Roads (Concurrence Agency)

-     MRC Specialist Development Engineer (Internal)

-     MRC Specialist Compliance (Internal)

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

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 Bungil Shire 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

D13/59191

2View

Department of Transport and Main Roads Response

D13/53561

3View

Development Plans

D13/60722

 

Report authorised by:

Robert Hayward, Director - Development, Facilities & Environmental Services


Attachment 1

Body of Report

 

 

1.0 Background information

 

The proposed development is for a Service Station, specifically being an unmanned refuelling facility.  The development will also involve a 1 into 2 lot subdivision and ERA 8 – Chemical Storage, associated with the storage of petrol on-site as part of the Service Station use.

 

The refuelling station will be located on proposed Lot 2. The refuelling station will involve a 105,000 litre above-ground self-serve diesel dispenser. All structures on-site will be limited to 7.5m above ground level.

 

The site will gain access from a 17.5m wide crossover to Airport Road located within proposed Lot 1. Egress from the site will be obtained from Lot 2 via an 11m wide driveway crossover to Airport Road. An easement over the driveway area of proposed Lot 1 will be required as a condition of development, to ensure appropriate access and manoeuvring arrangements can be achieved for the Service Station.

 

Access to or from the site from the Carnarvon Highway is not permitted for the development.

 

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) are a concurrence agency for the proposed development.  DTMR imposed conditions of development approval for the proposed use, contained in Attachment 2.

 

The applicant has provided Proposal Plans in support of the proposed development.

 


 

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

The proposed use is defined as "Service Station" in the Bungil Shire Council Planning Scheme 2006 which is described as follows:

“Service Station” means any premises used for the sale by retail of petrol and automotive distillate or any derivatives, capable of use in internal combustion engines; and for all or any of the following purposes, namely:

(i)   The fuelling of motor vehicles involving the sale by retail of motor fuel;

(ii)  The following activities when carried out in connection with the fuelling of motor vehicles:

(a)  the sale by retail of petroleum products, automotive parts and accessories and goods for the comfort and convenience of travellers; and

(b)  the servicing and minor repairs of motor vehicles.

 

The term does not include Shop or Industry.

 

The site is situated at 1-7 Airport Road, Injune QLD 4454 and described as Lot 1 on SP132317 (refer Figure 1 - Locality Plan).

Figure 1 - Locality Plan                                                                                                     Source: Google Maps 2013

 




 

The site is situated in the Industrial Precinct of the Town Zone of the Bungil Shire Council Planning Scheme 2006 (refer Figure 2 - Zoning).

Figure 2 - Zoning                                                                 Source: Bungil Shire Planning Scheme 2006

 




 

The site is vacant and adjoins the Injune Airport to the west. Further to the north of the site, on Airport Drive are established industry and warehouse/storage activities. The site adjoins the Carnarvon Highway to the east. (refer Figure 3 - Aerial Photograph).

Figure 3 - Aerial Photograph                                                                                           Source: Google Maps 2013

 

 

 

 

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.

 

Desired Environmental Outcome

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

 

(i)   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 proposed development will not result in the removal of any vegetation, or impact on any other environmentally significant areas, including wetlands, habitats, corridors and open spaces.   

 

(ii)  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 site is not identified as being susceptible to land degradation.   

 

(iii) Ecological sustainability is achieved by maintaining and improving biodiversity, water and air quality.

The proposed development does not involve the removal of vegetation and will not adversely impact on water or air quality or adversely impact on the biodiversity of the area.   

 

(iv) 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)   Good Quality Agricultural Land is protected as a major economic resource for the region.

 

(ii)  Key Resource Areas, extractive resources, petroleum, gas and mineral resources are protected as a major economic resource for the region.

 

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

 

(iv) Rural business opportunities are improved to protect and value-add to the existing rural based economy.

 

The proposed development will support regional industry and business opportunities by providing a refuelling station primarily for road trains and other large freight vehicles. 

 

(c)  Community Well-Being & Lifestyle

(i)   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 located in an existing industrial area in proximity to the airport.  Provision of services and infrastructure will be required as a condition of approval. 

 

(ii)  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 rural amenity.

 

The proposed development is for a Service Station in the Industrial Precinct and will not impact on the location of residential activities in the intended locations.

 

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

 

The proposed development is for a Service Station and is not a sensitive land use.

 

(iv) The adverse effects from natural and other hazards, including bushfires are minimised.

 

The site is not subject to natural or other hazards. 

 

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

 

The proposal is for a Service Station and Reconfiguration of a Lot (1 into 2 lots) and will not affect the range of housing types in the town.

 

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

 

The proposed development is not for a residential use and is not located in a residential area.

 

Overall Outcomes for Town Zone Code

The Town Zone Code identifies overall outcomes providing direction about relevant assessment issues.  The overall outcomes for the Town Zone Code are the purpose of the code.  The code seeks to ensure that development within the Town Zone:

(a)   is focused in Injune 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 and industrial activity in the local government area.

 

(b)   protects the rural and heritage character and amenity of the Town Zone;

 

The proposed development is for a Service Station in the Industrial Precinct, located to the south of the Injune township. The proposed development will not impact on the rural and heritage character of land within the town zone.

 

(c)   provides safe and convenient access for pedestrians and cyclists;

 

The proposed development is for an unmanned refuelling station. It is not anticipated that the facility will be utilised by pedestrians and cyclists.

 

(d)   has no adverse impact on Good Quality Agricultural Land;

 

Although the town of Injune is mapped as being Good Quality Agricultural Land, the subject site is located within the Town Zone and is not considered to be suitable to support grazing or other rural activities.  It is therefore considered that the proposed development will not adversely impact on Good Quality Agricultural Land.

 

(e)   for residential uses to occur in areas where it is most cost effective to supply physical infrastructure, such as water, sewerage, roads and electricity;

 

The site is serviced by physical infrastructure, such as water, roads and electricity.

 

(f)    is located, designed and operated in a manner that protects and enhances commercial scale, intensity, form and character;

 

The site is not located within the Injune Commercial Precinct and will not impact on the commercial scale, intensity, form or character of the town.

 

(g)   maintains the environment, including the soil, air and water compatible with healthy natural systems and public health and safety;

 

The site is located within a well established urban area.  The proposed development will not adversely impact on the quality of the soil, air or water and public health and safety.

 

(h)   does not prejudice or impact adversely on other uses including those within other zones;

 

The proposed development is for a Service Station in the Industrial Precinct of the Town Zone and will not prejudice or impact adversely on other uses.

 

(i)    has appropriately designed access to the road network and traffic generated by the development does not impact adversely on the local road network;

 

The site will gain access from a 17.5m wide crossover to Airport Road located within proposed Lot 1. Egress from the site will be obtained from Lot 2 via an 11m wide driveway crossover to Airport Road.

 

The proposed development will not adversely impact on the operation of the road network.  DTMR have assessed the impacts of the development on the State-controlled road network and imposed conditions of approval as detailed in Attachment 2.

 

(j)    protects areas and sites of conservation importance, including cultural and high landscape values;

 

The site is not located in proximity to areas or sites of conservation importance.

 

(k)   is undertaken in an orderly and logical sequence to achieve efficient provision of infrastructure, including social infrastructure;

 

The proposed development is for a Service Station in the Industrial Precinct.  The site is serviced by traditional urban infrastructure and is in close proximity to community and retail facilities in the Injune town centre.

 

(l)    is located and designed in ways that minimise the need for flood and landscape mitigation, and to protect people and premises from such natural events;

 

The site is not identified as being subject to natural hazards.

 

(m)  has water supply, stormwater disposal, sustainable effluent and waste disposal and power, to appropriate standards, adequate for the use; and

 

The site is located in an urban area and is serviced by an appropriate level of infrastructure, including water supply and reticulated electricity.

 

(n)   does not impact adversely on infrastructure.

 

The proposed development will not adversely impact on infrastructure.

 

 

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

 

Town Zone Code

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

 

Performance Criteria

Assessment responses

A.   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 connected to the electricity supply network.

PC 2 Water Supply

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

The proposed development will be connected to the reticulated water supply network.

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 does not incorporate toilet facilities. It can utilise on-site sewerage disposal if required and trade waste collection services. The site will be connected to reticulated sewerage if this becomes available in the future.

 

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.

The proposed development will provide an appropriate stormwater drainage system in accordance with the standards in Schedule 6: “Standards for Stormwater Drainage”.

PC 5 Vehicle Access

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

Access to the site will be via two new crossovers from Airport Road.

 

The site will gain access from a 17.5m wide crossover to Airport Road located within proposed Lot 1. Egress from the site will be obtained from Lot 2 via an 11m wide driveway crossover to Airport Road.

 

PC 6 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 development is for an unmanned refuelling facility and does not require on-site car parking.

 

PC 7 Roads

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

The proposed crossovers will provide for all weather road access between the premises and the existing road network.

PC 8.1 Highways

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

The proposed development will gain access to Airport Road, which is not a State-controlled Road. Access to the Carnarvon Highway is not permitted as a requirement of DTMR as Concurrence Agency for the application.

PC 8.2

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 development will not gain access from the Carnarvon Highway. The DTMR were a Concurrence Agency for the application and imposed conditions, attached in Attachment 2.

PC 8.3

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

The proposed development is not a noise-sensitive use.

PC 9 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 site is not within 100m of a gas or oil pipeline corridor.

PC 10 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 is not compromised.

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

PC 11.1 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.

 

PC 11.2

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

The site is not located within 100m of a rail corridor.

PC 12 Development in the Vicinity of the 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.

All buildings and structures will be less than 7.5m in height.

PC 13 Development in the Vicinity of the 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 operational space.

All buildings and structures will be less than 7.5m in height and the nature of the use will not result in any obstruction or hazard to aircraft movement.

2. Environment

PC 14 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 15 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 16 Air Emissions

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

The proposed development will not cause environmental harm or nuisance from air emissions. The use will be required to operate in accordance with the conditions of approval for ERA 8 – Chemical Storage. 

PC 17 Noise Emissions

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

The proposed development is located in the Industrial Precinct of the Town Zone and is not in proximity to noise-sensitive land uses.

PC 18 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

(e)  industrial use.

Appropriate water quality treatment devices will be required as part of the stormwater collection and dispersal system.  This will be included as a condition of approval. 

PC 19 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 20 Construction Activities

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

Construction will be required to comply with the requirements of Schedule 8 – Standards for Construction Activity. 

PC 21 Cultural Heritage

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

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

PC 22 Buildings of Significance

The architectural merit and precinct value of cultural heritage items listed in Schedule 10 is maintained.

N/A – The site is not in proximity to buildings of significance.

PC 23 Character Buildings

Development adjacent to buildings identified as heritage or character buildings within Schedule 10 incorporates design features, materials and details that blend with the existing character.

N/A – The site is not in proximity to character buildings.

B. For the Residential Precinct

Residential Development and Dual Occupancies

PC23-29

N/A – The site is located in the Industrial Precinct.

For Non Residential Activities Located in the Residential Precinct

PC 30-32

 

N/A – The site is located in the Industrial Precinct.

i. C. For the Commercial Precinct

PC 33-44

N/A – The site is located in the Industrial Precinct.

ii.            D. For the Industrial Precinct

PC 45 Scale

The scale and location of the industrial use on the site should contribute to the amenity of the precinct.

The total use area will be less than 70 % of proposed Lot 1.

 

All buildings and structures on the site will be limited to 7.5 metres above ground level and will achieve a minimum front boundary setback of 6.0 metres.

 

The scale of the proposed development and on-site structures is consistent with the character of the area.

PC 46 Vehicular Traffic

Vehicular movements connected with uses in the industrial area ensure that the amenity of the adjacent residential area is not adversely affected.

N/A – The site does not adjoin a residential area.

PC 47 Landscaping

Landscaping on the site:

(a)  contributes positively to the built form and the street; and

(b)  reduces the impact of the size and scale of the buildings.

A landscaped buffer will be required along the frontage of proposed Lot 2 in order to contribute positively to the amenity of the industrial precinct.

PC 48 Amenity

The amenity of residential uses adjacent to the industrial area is protected through  appropriate boundary screening.

N/A – The site does not adjoin a residential precinct.

PC 49 Building and Structure Design

The building is designed and orientated to be identifiable from the street.

N/A – The site does not involve an on-site office.

PC 50 Building Appearance

Buildings are designed and finished to a high quality appearance.

N/A – The development does not propose any buildings on-site.

For Non-Industrial Uses Located in the Industrial Precinct

PC 51 Location

Non Industrial activities are located and

operated so as:

(a) not to impact adversely on the function and character of the Industrial precinct; and

(b) not to prejudice the consolidation of like non Industrial activities in other more appropriate areas.

N/A – The proposed development is for a service station, which is considered an industrial use.

iii.           E. For the Open Space and Recreation Precinct

PC 52-58

N/A – The site is located in the Industrial Precinct.

F. For the Rural Residential Precinct

PC 59-60

N/A – The site is located in the Industrial Precinct.

G.  G. Specific Land Uses

PC 61-63 - Home Based Business

N/A – The proposed development is for a Service Station and Reconfiguring a Lot

PC 64-67 - Host Home Accommodation

N/A – The proposed development is for a Service Station and Reconfiguring a Lot

PC 68 - Telecommunication Facility 

N/A – The proposed development is for a Service Station and Reconfiguring a Lot

 

 

Overall Outcomes for Reconfiguring a Lot Code

The Reconfiguring a Lot Code identifies overall outcomes providing direction about relevant assessment issues.  The overall outcomes for the Reconfiguring a Lot Code are the purpose of the code and are as follows:

(a)  are suited to the intended use and the policy intent of the relevant Area;

 

The proposed development is for an industrial subdivision within the Industrial Precinct of the Town Zone.

 

The site is located in close proximity to existing industrial development and the Carnarvon Highway.

 

The proposed lots comply with the minimum area and lot layout requirements contained in the Bungil Shire Scheme 2006 and the character of the immediate locality.  The proposed development provides additional opportunity for the growth of industrial development to the south of the Injune township. The site does not contain any significant vegetation or ecologically significant areas and is therefore considered appropriate for residential development.  

 

(b)  promote good urban design outcomes, energy efficiency and walking, cycling and public transport as alternative forms of transport to the private car;

 

The proposed development will occur in immediate proximity to established industrial areas. The development exhibits good urban design outcomes by providing regularly shaped allotments with sufficient provision for vehicular access and manoeuvring from the proposed internal road network.   

 

(c)  provide for the protection of areas or features of environmental significance;

 

The subject site does not contain any features or areas of environmental significance that require protection.   

 

(d)  Maintain the productive capacity of Good Quality Agricultural Land and limit the fragmentation of Good Quality Agricultural Land below the minimum lot size;

 

The site is identified as GQAL but is located within the Industrial Precinct of the Town Zone. The site is not of sufficient area to sustain traditional rural industries such as cropping and grazing and therefore subdivision to create allotments is considered appropriate to increase opportunities for industrial development in an established industrial area.

 

(e)  enable the efficient provision of infrastructure and services; and

 

The subject site is located within an industrial area and all proposed lots will be provided with reticulated water supply as a condition of development.  On-site sewerage disposal can be utilised if required.

 

(f)   enable sustainable on-site water supply and sewerage disposal in areas where reticulated services are not available.

 

Reticulated water supply will be required to all proposed lots as a condition of development.  On-site sewerage disposal will be used until reticulated sewerage becomes available in the future.

 

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

Relevant performance criteria -  the Reconfiguring a Lot Code

Assessment responses

PC 1 Rural Area – Minimum Lot Size

The reconfiguring of lots ensures the Rural Area retains its viability as an area of primary production consistent with the local character.

N/A – The site is located within the Industrial Precinct of the Town Zone.

 

PC 2 Minimum Lot Size

The reconfiguration of lots within the Town

Zone are of a sufficient and practical size to

accommodate the particular use within the

precinct, whilst ensuring it is consistent with the

local character and allows for effluent disposal.

The site is located within the Industrial Precinct. Both proposed lots will exceed the minimum area of 600m2 (9446 and 3878 square metres respectively) and minimum frontage of 18m2 in accordance with the requirements of Acceptable Solution AS2.4.

PC 3 Layout and Design

The reconfiguration of lots:

(a) ensures safe and liveable communities;

(b) ensures safe and legible vehicle and pedestrian movement areas and roads;

(c) integrates with adjoining land; and

(d) ensures and protects environmental values, significant features, open space areas and areas of high conservation or landscape value

The proposed lots comply with the minimum area and lot layout requirements contained in the Bungil Shire Scheme 2006 and are consistent with the size and dimensions of existing industrial lots along Airport Road to the south of the Injune township.

PC 4 Siting of Buildings and Structures

Lot size, layout and design ensures futures uses are able to comply with separation distances for buildings and structures in respect of:

a) watercourses;

b) ridgelines and escarpments;

c) cultural heritage places;

d) protected areas;

e) Key Resource Areas; and

f) Mining Leases

 

The proposed lot size, layout and design will ensure that future industrial uses can comply with the appropriate separation distances for buildings.

PC 5 Electricity Transmission Line Easement

Lot layout and design adjoining an Electricity transmission line easement promotes community safety and well being.

N/A – The site is not subject to an electricity transmission line easement.  

PC 6 Street Lighting

Street lighting is provided:

a) to ensure safety of vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians; and

b) to an appropriate engineering standard.

Street lighting will be required to be provided in accordance with Schedule 2 – Standards for Roads, Car parking, Access and Manoeuvring, as a condition of development.

PC 7 Water Supply

Each lot has an adequate volume and supply of water, which is also adequate for firefighting purposes

All proposed lots will be connected to Council’s reticulated water supply system in accordance with Schedule 4: “Standards for Water Supply” as a condition of development.

PC 8 Effluent Disposal

Each lot provides for the treatment and disposal of effluent and other waste water to ensure the protection of public health and environmental values.

Each proposed lot can provide for on-site sewerage disposal when required.   

PC 9 Stormwater

Stormwater is collected and discharged so as to:

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

b) protect and maintain environmental values.

Conditions will require that an onsite stormwater drainage treatment system is established in accordance with Schedule 7: “Standards for Construction Activity”.

 

PC 10 Electricity

Each lot is provided with an adequate supply of electricity.

 

Each lot will be required to be provided with separate electricity connections as a condition of development.

 

PC 11 Vehicle Access

Vehicle access is provided to each lot to ensure safe and functional operation for motorists and pedestrians.

Vehicular access to all lots will be required to comply with Schedule 2: “Standards for Roads, Car Parking, Access and Manoeuvring Areas” as a condition of development.

The proposed internal road network is to be constructed generally in accordance with the approved plans.

 

 

PC 12 Roads, Firebreaks and Fire Maintenance Trails

Adequate all weather road access is provided between each lot and the existing road network.

In high and medium bushfire hazard areas, adequate road access is provided for firefighting/other emergency vehicles and for safe evacuation.

N/A – The site is not within a high or medium bushfire hazard area.

PC 13 Electricity transmission Line Easement – Separation Distance

Habitable rooms and child oriented uses are separated from electricity easements to ensure community safety.

N/A - The subject site is not subject to an electricity transmission line easement.

PC 14 Excavation and Filling

Excavating or filling of land:

(a) ensures safety and amenity for each lot and for land in close proximity;

(b) minimises soil erosion; and

(c) limits detrimental impacts on water quality.

No filling or excavation is proposed as part of the development.

 

PC 15 Construction Activities

Erosion control measures and silt collection measures ensure that environmental values are protected during construction activities.

Soil erosion and sediment will be required to be controlled in accordance with Schedule 8: “Standards for Construction Activity” as a condition of development.

 

PC 16 Bushfire Hazard Area

Reconfiguring a lot maintains the safety of people and property by avoiding areas of High or Medium Bushfire Hazard or mitigating the risk through the provision of firebreaks.

N/A – The site is not within a high or medium bushfire hazard area.

 

Other assessment issues

Subsequent approval for Building and Operational Works and ERA Licenses will be required. 

 

The DTMR imposed conditions of development, attached in Attachment 2.

 

 


Attachment 2

Department of Transport and Main Roads Response

 












Attachment 3

Development Plans

 








Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 3 December 2013

Item Number: 13.7

File Number: D13/59643

 

Subject Heading:                     Change to Service Levels Injune Pool

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                         

Location:                                           

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Amanda Schneekloth, Coordinator - Council Buildings & Structures

 

Executive Summary: 

A request has been received from Fiona Vincent (Coordinator Sport and Recreation) and the current Injune Pool attendant, to change the operating hours of the Injune Pool and for Council to consider offering learn to swim classes at the Injune Pool. 

 

Officer’s Recommendation: 

That Council

1.   Change the hours of operation for the Injune Pool to

Monday

Closed

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

3.00-6.00

Wednesday

6.00-9.00

3.00-6.00

Thursday

6.00-9.00

3.00-6.00

Friday

6.00-9.00

3.00-6.00

Saturday

Closed

3.00-6.00

Sunday

Closed

3.00-6.00

 

2.   Offer Learn to Swim Lessons at the Injune Pool and charge participants a fee of $12 per half hour per child.

 

 

Body of Report:

It has been found that the current pool hours of operation are not meeting the requirements of the Injune community.  The current opening hours are attached for Councillor’s information.

 

Two scenarios have been developed and costed for Council’s consideration.  It is recommended that Council adopt Option A.

 

Injune Pool Attendant Rikki Duff (Council employee) has requested that she be able to conduct learn to swim lessons at the pool. The community has expressed the interest and the need to address the inadequacy for pool safety of the small children and babies of Injune and district.  This employee has gathered the number and evidence indicates that this is an essential service that needs to be considered.

 

Other learn to swim providers in the region are charging similar or the same rate as the suggested $12 per ½ hour.  This fee will cover staffing costs for these lessons to occur.  Council will invoice the learn to swim participants in blocks of 4 lessons.

 

The amended pool opening hours will be included in the Injune Pool Management Tender that is being reissued with the new management arrangements to commence at the beginning of February 2014.

 

Current Hours

Day

Morning

Afternoon

Cost

Hours

 

Monday

Closed

Closed

 

 

 

Tuesday

Closed

3.00pm – 7.00 pm

 $       132.80

4

 

Wednesday

10.30am-12.30am

3.30 – 6.00 pm

 $       149.54

4.5

 

Thursday

Closed

3.30 – 6.00 pm

 $         83.07

2.5

 

Friday

Closed

3.30 – 7.00 pm

 $       116.31

3.5

 

Saturday

9.30am – 12.30pm

3.00 – 7.00 pm

 $       348.99

7

 

Sunday

9.30am – 12.30pm

3.00 – 7.00 pm

 $       398.82

7

 

Yard Maintenance

2 hours per week

Done on a week day morning

 $         66.46

2

 

Facility Cleaning/ Check Chems

6 hours per week

4 week days 1 hr Sat 1 hr Sun

 $       249.25

6

 

Opened 28.5 hours to public

Locality Allowance

 $         19.25

36.5

 

Total Weekly Cost

 $   1,564.49

 

Proposed Hours Option A

 

Day

Morning

Afternoon

Cost

Hours

 

Monday

Closed

Closed

 

 

 

Tuesday

Closed

3.00-6.00

 $       100.00

3

 

Wednesday

6.00-9.00

3.00-6.00

 $       199.00

6

 

Thursday

6.00-9.00

3.00-6.00

 $       199.00

6

 

Friday

6.00-9.00

3.00-6.00

 $       199.00

6

 

Saturday

Closed

3.00-6.00

 $       219.05

4

 

Sunday

Closed

3.00-6.00

 $       266.00

4

 

Yard Maintenance

2 hours per week

Done on a week day morning

 $         66.46

2

 

Facility Cleaning/ Check Chems

6 hours per week

4 week days 1 hr Sat 1 hr Sun

 $       249.25

6

 

Opened 29 hours to public

Locality Allowance

 $         19.25

37

 

Total Weekly Cost

 $   1,517.01

 

Proposed Hours Option B

 

Day

Morning

Afternoon

Cost

Hours

 

Monday

Closed

Closed

 

 

 

Tuesday

Closed

3.30-7.30

 $       100.00

3

 

Wednesday

6.00-9.00

3.30-7.30

 $       199.00

6

 

Thursday

6.00-9.00

3.30-7.30

 $       199.00

6

 

Friday

6.00-9.00

3.30-7.30

 $       199.00

6

 

Saturday

10.00am-2.00pm

 $       219.05

4

 

Sunday

10.00am-2.00pm

 $       266.00

4

 

Yard Maintenance

2 hours per week

Done on a week day morning

 $         66.46

2

 

Facility Cleaning/ Check Chems

6 hours per week

4 week days 1 hr Sat 1 hr Sun

 $       249.25

6

 

Opened 29 hours to public

Locality Allowance

 $         19.25

37

 

Total Weekly Cost

 $   1,517.01

 

 

Consultation (internal/external):

Council’s Sport and Recreation Coordinator Fiona Vincent has consulted with members of the community and Rikki Duff (Injune Pool attendant) has kept a detailed log of requests from the pool patrons.

 

External consultation has been conducted with members of the Injune Swimming Club, Injune State School staff and employees of Clough Downer (tenants of Injune Caravan Park).

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

This will address a community need.

Policy Implications:

Nil.

Financial Resource Implications:

Please see attached Spreadsheet of breakdown of costings.

 

Link to Corporate Plan:

Corporate Plan 2009-2013 8.3.2(a) To undertake Council’s regulatory function in relation to the administration of Building Certification Codes and legislation in a consistent and responsible manner in the interests of maintaining community standards and wellbeing.

Supporting Documentation:

1View

Injune Pool Operating Hours and Attachments

D13/59162

 

Report authorised by:

Tanya Mansfield, Manager - Facilities

Robert Hayward, Director - Development, Facilities & Environmental Services


Attachment 1

Injune Pool Operating Hours and Attachments

 


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 3 December 2013

Item Number: 13.8

File Number: D13/59937

 

Subject Heading:                     Site relocation - Booringa Blokes Men's Shed Inc.

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                          Booringa Blokes Men's Shed Inc

Location:                                           

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Josephine Horsfall, Coordinator - Property & Legal

 

Executive Summary: 

The Booringa Blokes Men’s Shed Inc seeks Council’s approval to construct a 6m x 12m shed at 90 Mary Street Mitchell being Lot 1 RP 83935. 

 

Officer’s Recommendation:  

That Council

1.   Provide approval for the Booringa Blokes Men’s Shed Incorporated to construct a shed at 90 Mary Street Mitchell, subject to Council’s standard building and planning approvals.

2.   Negotiate a fifteen year lease with the Booringa Blokes Men’s Shed over the land known as Lot 1 on RP 83935.

 

Body of Report:

At Council’s General meeting held 8 May 2013 Booringa Blokes Men’s shed gained Council’s approval for the construction of a Men’s Shed at 14 Elizabeth Street Mitchell being in the grounds of the Booringa Heritage Museum.  After some consideration the ‘Booringa Blokes’ have now requested permission to erect the shed at the old SES complex situated at 90 Mary Street Mitchell, and not at 14 Elizabeth Street.

 

The construction of a new shed will be parallel to the existing shed, and together with the use of the existing old SES building, would allow the group to utilise the extra space toward sharing a wider variety of skills and enhance safe work practices by designating specific work areas.

 

The Booringa Blokes Men’s Shed Inc. have already secured funding and will arrange for the pouring of the slab, construction of the shed, and connection of power and water. They will also be responsible for maintenance of the building and all outgoings.

 

The Mitchell SES are in the process of relocating to the new shed located at the Mitchell Showgrounds.  The last SES item to be removed from the site will be the communications antenna and equipment which it is planned to be resolved in late January 2014.

 

The land at 90 Mary Street is Council owned freehold land.  It is located adjacent to a non-operational motor mechanic workshop and residential housing. 

Consultation (internal/external):

Brian Waldron – President, Booringa Blokes Men’s Shed Inc

Keith Everett – Booringa Blokes Men’s Shed Inc.

Tanya Mansfield – Manager, Facilities.

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

Nil

Policy Implications

Nil

Financial Resource Implications:

Nil.  Approved Government funding.

 

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

Original Council Report  8 May 2013

D13/16374

2View

Letter from The Booringa Blokes Men's Shed requesting permission to place a shed on old SES grounds in Mitchell

D13/60824

 

Report authorised by:

Tanya Mansfield, Manager - Facilities


Attachment 1

Original Council Report  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:

1

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

S13/6214

2

Mitchell Men's Shed - site plan

D13/16603

 

Report authorised by:

Tony Klein, Director - Community & Commercial Services


Attachment 2

Letter from The Booringa Blokes Men's Shed requesting permission to place a shed on old SES grounds in Mitchell

 




Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 4 December 2013

Item Number: 13.9

File Number: D13/60144

 

Subject Heading:                     Request for a Negotiated Decision Notice – Development Permit for Material Change of Use for “Motel” (25 Units and Manager’s Residence) and Reconfiguration of a Lot (Access Easement)(File: 2012/18397)

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                          HP8 Enterprises Pty Ltd

Location:                                            129-131 McDowall Street, Roma (Lot 2 on RP60707)

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Danielle Pearn, Manager - Planning & Building Development

 

Executive Summary:  The applicant submitted a request, dated 19 September 2013, requesting a Negotiated Decision Notice under s361(1)(a) of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, in relation to a Development Permit for Material Change of Use for “Motel” (25 Units and Manager’s Residence) and Reconfiguration of a Lot (Access Easement), at 129-131 McDowall Street, Roma QLD 4455.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation: 

 

1.    The applicant’s request to remove Condition 56 be refused; and

 

2.    Council issue a Negotiated Decision Notice for Development Permit No.2012/18397, amending Condition 56 to read: “An awning over a pedestrian footpath must be provided in accordance with the approved plans listed in condition 3 and must accord with DTMR requirements for lateral and vertical clearances for awnings along both streets and truncation. The design of the awning is to be amended, where necessary, to ensure that the bottle tree   located within McDowall Street (shown on Drawing No.00197/11, sheet 4), is retained and protected”.

 

 

Body of Report:

Refer to Attachment 1.

Consultation (internal/external):

-      Adrian Makarov - Consultant Planner (Development Assessment)

-      Warren Oxnam - Specialist Compliance

-      Lou Scarpato Futureproof Strategies as part of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT PLANNING ALLIANCE (Development Assessment)

-      Department of Transport and Main Roads (Concurrence Agency)

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

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

Policy Implications:

The development 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

D13/60128

2View

Request for Negotiated Decision Notice

D13/50778

3View

Decision Notice

D13/33104

 

Report authorised by:

Robert Hayward, Director - Development, Facilities & Environmental Services


Attachment 1

Body of Report

 

Background Information

 

The site is situated at 129-131 McDowall Street, Roma, shown in Figure 1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 1: Subject Site (Source: SARA mapping online)

 

Council issued a development approval on 29 July 2013. The applicant suspended the appeal period, and submitted representations dated 19 September 2013, requesting a Negotiated Decision Notice under s361(1)(a) of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009.

 

The applicant seeks to remove Condition 56 of the approval, which currently reads: “An awning over a pedestrian footpath must be provided in accordance with the approved plans listed in condition 3 and must accord with any DTMR requirements for lateral and vertical clearances for awnings along both streets and the truncation”.

 

Refer to Attachment 2, for the copy of the applicant’s representations.

 

Refer to Attachment 3, for a copy of the current Conditions of Approval.

 

Reasons for Recommendation

 

The two recommendation items are based on the following:

 

-     The provision of an awning addresses Desired Environmental Outcome (a)(i) of the Roma Town Planning Scheme which states: “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 provision of an awning achieves in part DEO (b)(iii) of the planning scheme which states: “Beautification and improved parking facilities will enhance the efficiency, attractions and vitality of the Town CBD”;

 

-     The provision of an awning addresses Overall Outcome (d) of the Urban Area Code which states: “Safe and convenient access for pedestrians and cyclists is maintained and enhanced”;

 

-     The provision of an awning addresses Performance Criteria 37 of the Urban Area Code, which states: “The commercial area is enhanced with uses of a business nature or those which complement the commercial and retail character of the town centre”;

 

-     The provision of an awning addresses Performance Criteria 38 of the Urban Area Code, which states: “Buildings and structures within the commercial area compliment the architectural character of the streetscape”;

 

-     The provision of an awning is consistent with Purpose 4 of the Principle Centre Zone Code, of the Draft Maranoa Planning Scheme which states: The Heritage Character, shaded footpaths and reduced traffic speeds in the main street within 100m of the main street is maintained”.

 

Note: The Draft Maranoa Planning Scheme is scheduled for resolution by Council (for the meeting on 11 December 2013), to be forwarded to the Minister for Planning for approval to place the planning scheme on public display. Therefore, any draft planning scheme provisions which may relate to the subject development, should be considered in terms of the assessment;

 

-     The provision of an awning is consistent with Acceptable Solution 8.1 of the Centre Zone Code (draft planning scheme), “All commercial buildings are to have fitted an awning: (a) Spanning the width of the frontage of the building; (b) Spanning the depth of the footpath at the frontage of the building; and (c) Of a height no less than awnings of adjacent buildings, or it there are no adjoining buildings,  not lower than the mean height of other commercial awnings in the zone”;

 

-     The approved plans incorporate a 6m x 6m truncation of the awning (on the corner of McDowall and Quintin Street), to allow for future upgrades of the intersection, as per the requirements from the Department of Transport & Main Roads.

 

-     The subject site is located within the principle centre of the Maranoa Regional Council area, represents an entrance statement to the main commercial / retail street of Roma, and it is anticipated that the approved development will be long standing,  therefore, it is pertinent to ensure that the local character is maintained and pedestrian amenity is enhanced;

 

-     The awning represents an architectural style that compliments the character of the area, and ensures that an inconsistent precedent is not established;

 

-     As detailed above, the inclusion of an awning addresses the provisions of both the current and draft planning schemes, and is necessary for the approved high-yield, intensive use of the site (i.e. 25 units); and

 

-     The recommended amendment to Condition 56, stipulating the protection of the existing bottle tree within McDowall Street (shown in Figure 2), is in response to the representations submitted by the applicant, which state that the construction of the awning would result in the removal of the tree.

 

Figure 2: Bottle tree within McDowall Street (Source: Google Street View - April 2008)

 

 

 


Attachment 2

Request for Negotiated Decision Notice

 







Attachment 3

Decision Notice

 






























Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 4 December 2013

Item Number: 13.10

File Number: D13/60380

 

Subject Heading:                     Request for a Negotiated Decision Notice - Development Permit for Material Change of Use for "Extractive Industry" (File: 2013/18566)

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                          David & Suzanne Bassingthwaighte C/- Ausrocks Consulting Mining Engineers

Location:                                            41476 Warrego Highway, Jackson Qld 4426 (Lot 12 on SP218512)

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Danielle Pearn, Manager - Planning & Building Development

 

Executive Summary:  The applicant submitted a request for a Negotiated Decision Notice under s361(1)(a) of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, in relation to a Development Permit for Material Change of Use for “Extractive Industry” and ERA 16 – Extracting and Screening Activities (up to 100,000 tonne/yr), at 41476 Warrego Highway, Jackson QLD 4426.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation:  Council issue a Negotiated Decision Notice for Development Permit No.2013/18566, amending Condition 37 to read: “Hours of operation of the approved use are limited to 6am-6pm Monday to Saturday. No operations are to occur on Sundays or Public Holidays.  The quarry operator may apply to Council to vary the hours of operation for a particular project where the extended operating hours are essential in the opinion of the Council because of the requirements and community benefits of the particular project. Any Council approval of the varied hours will be restricted to a period linked to the project and may be rescinded by the Council on 7 days notice if the extended hours of operation are causing serious nuisance or disruption to other persons.”

 

 

Body of Report:

Refer to Attachment 1.

Consultation (internal/external):

-     Adrian Makarov, Consultant Town Planner (Development Assessment)

-     MRC Specialist Development Engineer

-     External consultation has been undertaken as required under SPA. 

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 Bendemere Shire Planning Scheme.

Financial Resource Implications:

Council may incur costs of defending any decision in the event of an appeal.

 

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

D13/60379

2View

Request for Negotiated Decision Notice

D13/60888

3View

Decision Notice Approval

D13/50586

 

Report authorised by:

Robert Hayward, Director - Development, Facilities & Environmental Services


Attachment 1

Body of Report

 

 

1.0       Background information

 

The site is situated at 41476 Warrego Highway, Jackson, shown below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Figure 1: Subject Site (Source: SARA mapping online)

 

Council issued an approval for the Material Change of Use on 16 October 2013. The applicant suspended the appeal period, and submitted representations dated 31 October 2013, requesting a Negotiated Decision Notice under s361(1)(a) of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009.

 

The applicant is seeking to change Condition 37 of the approval, which currently reads: “Hours of operation of the approved use are limited to 6am-6pm Monday to Saturday. No operations are to occur on Sundays or Public Holidays”.

 

The applicant has requested that the approved hours of operation be changed to allow for operation on Sundays and public holidays also.

 

The applicant has provided the following information in support of the request:

 

-     “Contracts from gas authorities such as QGC, Arrow and Origin require deliveries of material to be made any day of the week as their staff work every day including Sundays and public holidays. The restriction of no operations on Sundays and public holidays will disadvantage the business opportunities of the quarry.

 

-     The development fronts the Warrego Highway and it is argued that the additional traffic as a result of the quarry operations will not cause additional noise because the Warrego Highway is a major state-controlled road and is used by many large trucks every day, including Sundays and public holidays.

 

-     The nearest neighbour, Lot 9 on BWR34, some 900m from the pit face, also fronts the Warrego Highway and it is argued that there will be a greater noise from the highway and adjacent railway line than from the quarry operating on Sunday.

 

-     The Department of Environment and Heritage Protection have not included a condition with hours of operation, but instead a condition with noise limits, i.e. If the operations do not exceed the noise limit, then the quarry can operate at all times. See Condition N2 of DEHP Concurrence Agency Response dated 30 May 2013.

 

-     It is also argued that contracted trucks from other areas need to be in use seven days per week and any trucks not under contract on Sundays and Public Holidays may cause a public nuisance by parking for a long period of time in service stations and trucks stops.”

 

Further, it is noted that during the public notification period for the development application, Council received a properly made submission (prepared by Ronald & Muriel Markey - 291 Trims Road, Jackson). The submission specifically states that they have no objections only if the hours of operation are restricted to 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday, and 7am to 3pm Saturday, with no operations on Sunday.

 

 

Reasons for Recommendation

 

The recommendation for refusal to operate on Sundays and public holidays is based on the following:

 

-     The subject site is situated in relatively close proximity to the town of Jackson (i.e. approximately 2km west from the town), therefore exposed to generally greater concentrations of persons (including traffic) and development, as opposed to quarries in more remote locations. Therefore, it is considered appropriate to limit the hours of operation, in order to minimise potential impacts on the local amenity.

 

-     The approved activity is considered a high-impact extractive industry as it involves blasting.

 

-     There is a house located within 1000m of the site. The 1000m buffer area is identified in the Bendemere Shire Planning Scheme, as a suitable buffer between blasting activities and sensitive receptors. The development does not achieve this buffer area, and therefore, in addition to the impact mitigation measures in the approved Site Based Management Plan and the DEHP Permit, it is considered appropriate to limit the hours of operation.

 

-     There was a properly made submission during public notification which specifically objected to operating on Sundays (as detailed in the previous section). This is reflected in the current conditions of approval.

 

Having regard to the above, it is considered that the current approved hours of operation are appropriate and should remain unchanged.  Consideration may be given to extended operating hours for significant projects where the prior consent of Council has been obtained. 

 

It is recommended a negotiated decision notice be issued amending Condition 37 to read:

 

“Hours of operation of the approved use are limited to 6am-6pm Monday to Saturday. No operations are to occur on Sundays or Public Holidays.  The quarry operator may apply to Council to vary the hours of operation for a particular project where the extended operating hours are essential in the opinion of the Council because of the requirements and community benefits of the particular project. Any Council approval of the varied hours will be restricted to a period linked to the project and may be rescinded by the Council on 7 days notice if the extended hours of operation are causing serious nuisance or disruption to other persons.”

 


Attachment 2

Request for Negotiated Decision Notice

 



Attachment 3

Decision Notice Approval

 

















































Attachment 3

Decision Notice Approval

 









Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 4 December 2013

Item Number: 13.11

File Number: D13/60289

 

Subject Heading:                     Application for Permanent Road Closure

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                         

Location:                                            Northern Boundary of Lot 49 on WAL53326

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Josephine Horsfall, Coordinator - Property & Legal

 

Executive Summary: 

The Department of Natural Resources and Mines seeks Council’s views on an Application for a Permanent Road Closure in Wallumbilla, being the road adjoining the Northern Boundary of Lot 49 on WAL53326.

 

Officer’s Recommendation: 

Council advise the Department of Natural Resources and Mines that the road is still required for its gazetted purpose and that Council does object to the application for Permanent Road Closure of road adjoining the Northern Boundary of Lot 49 on WAL53326, Wallumbilla.

 

Body of Report:

In accordance with usual practice, the Department of Natural Resources and Mines is seeking Council’s views or requirements on an application it has received to close a road.

 

The road is located in Wallumbilla and adjoins the Northern Boundary of Lot 49 on WAL53326.

 

It is recommended that Council oppose the closure of this road for the following reasons:

 

1.   The road provides public access to move stock from one side of Wallumbilla to the other, as well as ease of access to the railway yards without going onto the Warrego Highway.  It is not a designated stock route, however every road can be used for stock route purposes - not every stock route can be used for road purpose.

 

2.   Should the urban allotments in Hill Street be developed in the future, a positive marketing aspect is front and rear access to the allotments.  Should the road closure go ahead, these allotments would no longer have double access.

 

Council is currently in the process of selling off a block of land on the eastern end of the proposed road closure, this will eliminate front and rear access to this urban allotment.

 

3.   The land is public land, and should remain available for the whole community.  While the land has not yet been built up and/or graded for road purposes; it is a gazetted road and as Wallumbilla continues to grow, this roadway may be required for the development of the town.

 

It should also be noted that Council is in the process of seeking a community member that has hoarded a considerable amount of matter on the proposed road closure land to clean up the land.

Consultation (internal/external):

Department of Natural Resources and Mines

Kay Crosby - Manager - Environmental Health, Compliance & Waste

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

Nil.

Policy Implications:

Nil

Financial Resource Implications:

Nil. 

 

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

Application for Permenant Road Closure - Northern Bounday of Lot 49 on WAL53326

D13/57387

2View

Area Maps for requested Road Closure -  Northern Boundary of Lot  49 on WAL53326 - Wallumbilla

D13/60618

 

Report authorised by:

Tanya Mansfield, Manager - Facilities


Attachment 1

Application for Permenant Road Closure - Northern Bounday of Lot 49 on WAL53326

 




Attachment 2

Area Maps for requested Road Closure -  Northern Boundary of Lot  49 on WAL53326 - Wallumbilla

 



Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 5 December 2013

Item Number: 13.12

File Number: D13/60837

 

Subject Heading:                     Proposal to Alter the Boundaries of 16 Localities

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                         

Location:                                           

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Tanya Mansfield, Manager - Facilities

 

Executive Summary: 

The Minister for Natural Resources and Mines is responsible for naming and defining locality and suburb boundaries in Queensland under the Place Names Act 1994.  Accurate locality and suburb boundaries allow for unambiguous addressing to support the delivery of emergency and other essential services.

 

The initial boundary investigations for the Maranoa Regional Council area were formalised on 6 May 2011, however investigations by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines have found that there are a number of locations where properties straddle locality boundaries.

 

The Department of Natural Resources and Mines have written to Council asking for feedback to be given on the proposed boundary changes. 

 

Officer’s Recommendation: 

Council consult with affected property owners to obtain their feedback on the proposed changes to locality boundaries.

 

Body of Report:

The Department of Natural Resources and Mines have written to Council asking consideration be given to minor locality boundary amendments.  This correspondence was received by Council on 18 November 2013.  The Department initially required Council’s feedback by 29 November 2013, however a extension until early 2014 has been requested and obtained.

 

Changes to the Locality Boundary Amendments are necessary to alleviate any potential confusion in property addresses allocated by Council.

 

Affected properties include:-

Lot 5 on WT214

Lot 10 on WV438

Lot 15 on SP171828

Lot 15 on SP135043

Lot 16 on SP206073

Lot 26 on RP129508

Lot 6 on SP204020

Lot 57 on RP228505

Lot 381 on FTY1149

Lot 22 on SP248280

 

It is recommended that Council consult with affected property owners to obtain their feedback on the proposed changes to locality boundaries

Consultation (internal/external):

Kelly Rogers, Coordinator Executive Support

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

Nil

Policy Implications:

Nil

Financial Resource Implications:

Nil

 

Link to Corporate Plan:

Corporate Plan 2009-2013 8.2.3(a) To implement Council’s governance policies and procedures in an evolving organisational environment whilst ensuring legislative relevance, consistency and fairness in application.

Supporting Documentation:

1View

Map Showing Affected Lots

D13/60842

 

Report authorised by:

Robert Hayward, Director - Development, Facilities & Environmental Services


Attachment 1

Map Showing Affected Lots

 











Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 5 December 2013

Item Number: 13.13

File Number: D13/60858

 

Subject Heading:                     Funding Application - Queensland State Government Regional Services Program

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                          Department of State Development, Infastructure & Planning (DSDIP)

Location:                                           

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

 

Executive Summary: 

Senior Economic Development Officer (DSDIP) Suzanne Roche, has requested Council’s approval to be included within an upcoming funding application under the State Government’s Regional Services Program (RSP).

 

DSDIP has requested the involvement of both the Maranoa Regional & Balonne Shire Council’s within the previously mentioned grant application, specifically, a financial commitment of $1500 each which will be matched by the department by $3689.00.

 

If successful, this funding would allow the facilitation of a visual merchandising workshop in Roma and St George.  The proposed workshop aligns with the goals of the Shop Local, Invest Local campaign and the Business Excellence Program. The session would greatly benefit local retailers, covering topics such as: visual merchandising, store design and consumer psychology.

 

Officer’s Recommendation:

That Council approve financial commitment totalling $1500 in order to support DSDIP’s Regional Services Program grant application for the proposed visual merchandising workshop (April 2014). 

 

Body of Report:

 

DSDIP officer, Suzanne Roche, has requested the inclusion of MRC and Balonne Shire Council within an upcoming funding application under the State Government’s Regional Services Program (RSP). This grant application pertains to a proposed visual merchandising training workshop, which is scheduled to be held in Roma and St George in April 2014.

 

The impact of visual merchandising is significant for local businesses, regardless of their industry sector. Given the importance of this topic it is suggested that the Roma workshop is facilitated with the collaborative support of the Shop Local, Invest Local campaign and Business Excellence Program. The combined efforts of Council, DSDIP, the Western Star and Commerce Roma will ensure that sufficient resources can be directed to the training, thus maximising the benefits for the business community. 

 

Pending a successful grant application, the training would be released in a full-day workshop (9:30am – 4:30pm) in April. The proposed schedule includes the following presentations:

·    Consumer Psychology,

·    Floor Layout ,

·    Store Design,

·    Margin Control, and

·    Visual Merchandising.

 

Consultation (internal/external):

Ed Sims, Manager - Economic & Community Development

Sue Sands, Specialist - Grants (Council & Community)

Suzanne Roche, DSDIP

Alanna Edwards, Balonne Shire Council

Sharyn Garrett, Commerce Roma

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

Nil

Policy Implications:

Nil

Financial Resource Implications:

$1500 financial commitment – To be allocated to GL 04170.0440.0603

Sufficient budget exists in this GL to cover expenditure associated with the Business Excellence Program and this workshop.

 

MRC contribution               $1500

Balonne contribution          $1500

RSP Grant                             $3688

Project Value                       $6688

 

 

Link to Corporate Plan:

Corporate Plan 2009-2013 8.4.1(b) To facilitate the provision of support initiatives for existing businesses and industry in the interest of maintaining and developing the regional economy.

Supporting Documentation:

Nil

Report authorised by:

Edward Sims, Manager - Economic & Community Development


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 5 December 2013

Item Number: 13.14

File Number: D13/60892

 

Subject Heading:                     Approval of flood mapping and associated data for use with the Queensland Development Code

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                          N/A

Location:                                            Roma Town

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Danielle Pearn, Manager - Planning & Building Development

 

Executive Summary:  The adoption of a flood hazard map for the town of Roma is an interim policy response to improve the resilience of the town to flooding.   The adoption of a flood hazard map to allow assessment of building works against flood heights and velocities is required until the adoption of the new planning scheme.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation:  That, until the adoption of the new Maranoa Planning Scheme, the attached map titled: “Adopted Flood Hazard Map for Assessment Against the Queensland Development Code” and associated flood height and velocity data be adopted as the Defined Flood Event map (DFE), as defined by the Queensland Development Code, for the town of Roma to be used when assessing building work against MP 3.5 of the Queensland Development Code.

 

Body of Report:

Purpose

The adoption of a flood hazard map for the town of Roma is an interim policy response to improve the resilience of the town to flooding.   The adoption of a flood hazard map to allow assessment of building works against flood heights and velocities is required until the adoption of the new planning scheme. 

Background

The town of Roma is subject to regional flooding, having recently experienced major flooding in 2010, 2011 and 2012.

The flooding events resulted in significant impacts to people, property and the natural landscape as well as the evacuation of residents in the area which highlighted the need to consider and implement land use strategies to improve the resilience of these areas.

Long term land use planning responses to flood hazard will be implemented in Council’s new Sustainable Planning Act 2009 planning scheme.

The Current planning scheme requires applications for material change of use in an identified flood prone area to be assessed against the State Planning Policy (SPP) 1/03.  This SPP expired on 1 September 2013.  A new SPP came into force on 2 December 2013.  Any new applications in an identified flood prone area for a material change of use will now be required to be assessed against the “Hazards and Safety” provisions of the new SPP.

Why this approach and not a Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI)

The current and proposed planning schemes have sufficient provisions to assess material change of use (MCU) applications, with the proposed scheme introducing more stringent conditions.

The purpose of a TLPI is to allow Council to further regulate development occurring within the Flood Hazard Areas for a period of twelve months to allow either a planning scheme amendment or a new planning scheme to be introduced

As previously work-shopped with the Council, it is considered necessary to address potential impacts and improve resilience of the town of Roma by refining the desired land use intent in these areas and to adjust the levels of assessment for future development accordingly. 

Using both the current planning scheme, the new State Planning Policy (effective from 2 Dec 2012) and the policy intent in the draft planning scheme the Council can adequately address MCU applications, negating the need for TLPI.  However, given the IDAS process allows for private certification of building work, an opportunity exists to bring forward the flood hazard information that is proposed in the draft planning scheme to allow assessment of building work against the QDC to take account of flood heights and velocities.

The adoption of the flood hazard map will not regulate the construction of a dwelling house on a lot in the flood hazard area other than to influence the design to ensure safety of the resident, adjoining properties and emergency personnel.

In undertaking flood modelling for the town of Roma, GHD have prepared a map identifying the extent of flood waters following the construction of stage one of a levee bank.  This information and accompanying flood height and velocity data will form the basis of assessment of building work against the QDC.

Section MP 3.5 of the QDC only applies to the extent the building work is carried out wholly or partly within a flood hazard area and a defined flood level is declared by a local government for the flood hazard area.

MP 3.5 states:

P1 A building must be designed, constructed, connected and anchored so that, in the event of a flood up to a DFE, it:

(a)       Resists flotation, collapse or significant permanent movement, resulting from

i.          Hydrostatic action; and

ii.         Hydrodynamic action; and

iii.        Erosion and scouring; and

iv.        Wind; and

v.         Any other action;

(b)       Safeguards occupants and other people against illness and injury caused by flood water affecting the building... etc.

Conclusion

The adoption of the attached map and associated data will ensure new dwellings in identified flood prone areas are constructed to take into account the appropriate flood hazard.

Consultation (internal/external):

Lou Scarpato Futureproof Strategies as part of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT PLANNING ALLIANCE. 

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

The implication of not adopting the flood map for building work may result in dwellings being approved in flood prone areas with inappropriate design standards.

Policy Implications:

The approval of the map will set a policy precedent for the construction of dwellings in flood prone areas.

Financial Resource Implications:

Nil, other than officer time to advise certifiers of the correct flood levels and velocity of a chosen lot.

 

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

Roma Adopted Flood Hazard Map

D13/60904

2View

Flood Hazard Criteria

D13/60905

 

Report authorised by:

Robert Hayward, Director - Development, Facilities & Environmental Services


Attachment 1

Roma Adopted Flood Hazard Map

 


Attachment 2

Flood Hazard Criteria

 


 


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  11 December 2013

Status Report

Meeting: General  11 December 2013

Date: 20 November 2013

Item Number: 15.1

File Number: D13/57121

 

SUBJECT HEADING:                     Business Activity Report - Saleyards and Quarry

Classification:                                   Open Access 

Report compiled by:                       Larissa Pears, Coordinator - Community & Commercial Support & Administration

 

Month & Year of Report:                October 2013

Name of Department:                     Commercial Services

 

Executive Summary: 

This monthly report is presented to Council to provide a summary of the performance of Council’s Quarry and Saleyards both over the past month and year to date. The information in this report aims to review the month’s activities, give an overview of financial performance and bring to Council’s attention any emerging issues.

 

Officer’s Recommendation:

That Council receive and note the Officer’s report as presented.

 

 

 

 

Supporting Documentation:

1View

Roma Saleyards - Monthly Business Unit Financial Report - October 2013

D13/57177

2View

Roma Quarry - Monthly Business Unit Financial Report - October 2013

D13/57178

 

Report authorised by:

Julie Reitano, Chief Executive Officer

  


Attachment 1

Roma Saleyards - Monthly Business Unit Financial Report - October 2013

 


Attachment 1

Roma Saleyards - Monthly Business Unit Financial Report - October 2013

 



Attachment 1

Roma Saleyards - Monthly Business Unit Financial Report - October 2013

 




Attachment 2

Roma Quarry - Monthly Business Unit Financial Report - October 2013

 


Attachment 2

Roma Quarry - Monthly Business Unit Financial Report - October 2013

 



Attachment 2

Roma Quarry - Monthly Business Unit Financial Report - October 2013