Agenda of General - 22 May 2013

Minutes of the General Meeting of maranoa Regional Council held at Roma Administration Centre on 8 May 2013 commencing at 9.00am

ATTENDANCE

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

AS REQUIRED

Director Community & Commercial Services – Tony Klein, (Acting) Director Infrastructure Services – Michael Parker, Director Development, Facilities & Environmental Services – Rob Hayward.

GUESTS

There were no guests in attendance at the meeting.

WELCOME

The Deputy Mayor welcomed all present and declared the meeting open at 9.04am.

APOLOGIES

Resolution No. GM/05.2013/01

Moved Cr Flynn Seconded Cr O'Neil

That apologies be received and leave of absence granted for Cr. Loughnan for this meeting.

CARRIED 8/0

Confirmation of Minutes

Resolution No. GM/05.2013/02

Moved Cr Newman Seconded Cr Denton

That the minutes of the General Meeting (7-24.04.13) held on 24 April 2013 be confirmed as amended to include:-

Resolution number - GM/04.2013/36, point 2 of first paragraph to state-

“President, Vice President (or respective delegates) of the Agents Association.”

Further that the same amendment be made to Item Number C.3 on Page 21.

CARRIED 8/0

Business Arising FROM MiNUTES

There was no business arising from the minutes.

On the Table

There were no items for discussion on the table.

Presentations/Petitions and Deputations

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

Consideration of notices of business

There were no notices of business for consideration.

Consideration of notices of motion

There were no notices of motion for consideration.

Reception of notices of motion for next meeting

No notices of motion were received for the next meeting.

Business

Community & Commercial Services

Item Number: 11.1	File Number: D13/12922
Subject Heading: Keep Maranoa Beautiful, 2013 - Post Event Report Location: Maranoa Region
Author and Officer’s Title: Megan Swords, Coordinator - Community Development (Injune)
*Executive Summary:* This year’s ‘Keep Maranoa Beautiful’ initiative has been labeled a success, with positive feedback and interest from within Council departments and across the Community. The report provided an overview of this year’s program, including recommendations for improving the initiative, particularly the development and ongoing support of Council’s ‘Community Garage Sales’ and ‘Operation Clean Up’.

Resolution No. GM/05.2013/03 Moved Cr O'Neil Seconded Cr Chambers That Council receive and note the Officer’s Report on 2013 Keep Maranoa Beautiful Project as presented. CARRIED 8/0

Responsible Officer	Coordinator - Community Development (Injune)

Item Number: 11.2	File Number: D13/14505
Subject Heading: Roma on Bungil Gallery Committee request for purchase of Mannequins Location: Roma Community Arts Centre Applicant: Roma on Bungil Gallery Committee
Author and Officer’s Title: Jacqueline Burns, Coordinator - Libraries, Arts & Culture
*Executive Summary:* The Roma on Bungil Gallery Committee requested assistance from Council for the purchase of mannequins for the upcoming ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ Exhibition in November. The mannequins can also be used by the other Galleries, schools and community groups across the region

Resolution No. GM/05.2013/04 Moved Cr Flynn Seconded Cr Newman That Council: Approve the purchase of twelve mannequins, on the basis that Council contribute $2,701, and the Roma on Bungil Gallery Committee contribute $500 towards the total purchase price of $3,201; and The purchased items be used by Council and various regional community organisations as needed for future projects and exhibitions. CARRIED 8/0

Responsible Officer	Coordinator - Libraries, Arts & Culture

Item Number: 11.3

File Number: D13/16374

Subject Heading: Booringa Blokes Men's Shed Building

Location: 14 Elizabeth St, Mitchell

Applicant: The Booringa Blokes Men's Shed

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

Executive Summary:

The Booringa Blokes Men’s Shed Inc sought Council’s in-principle support to build a shed on Council owned land in Mitchell.

Discussion:

Council requested additional information confirming investigations undertaken on potential locations for the shed, and determined that the matter should lay on the table for discussion at a later point during the meeting. A ‘Mover’ and ‘Seconder’ for the motion was recorded, however, no vote was taken at that time.

Moved Cr. O’Neil Seconded Cr. Chambers

That the matter lay on the table for further consideration at a later point during the meeting, pending the outcome of further investigations.

NO VOTE TAKEN

Infrastructure Services

Item Number: 12.1	File Number: D13/13613
Subject Heading: Capital Project - Upgrade of Dunkeld Road and Seventeen Mile Lane
Author and Officer’s Title: Kym Downey, Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design
*Executive Summary:* Council had received a request to upgrade Seventeen Mile Lane and Dunkeld Road to a bitumen seal standard for the length used as a school bus route.

Resolution No. GM/05.2013/05 Moved Cr Price Seconded Cr Schefe That Council: Consider the inclusion of this project in future budget deliberations; Request that future reports contain information outlining the number of residents directly serviced by the road in question for all received road upgrade/works requests. CARRIED 8/0

Responsible Officer	Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

Item Number: 12.2	File Number: D13/15910
Subject Heading: Capital Project - Upgrade of Badgery Street
Author and Officer’s Title: Kym Downey, Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design
*Executive Summary:* Council received a request to upgrade a section of Badgery Street to a sealed standard.

Resolution No. GM/05.2013/06 Moved Cr Schefe Seconded Cr O'Neil That Council consider the inclusion of this project in future budget deliberations. CARRIED 8/0

Responsible Officer	Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

Item Number: 12.3	File Number: D13/15915
Subject Heading: Capital Project - Construction of Footpath in McDowall St
Author and Officer’s Title: Kym Downey, Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design
*Executive Summary:* Council received a request to provide a footpath in McDowall Street from the Ambulance entrance at Roma Base Hospital through to Currey Street.

Resolution No. GM/05.2013/07 Moved Cr Newman Seconded Cr Chambers That Council consider the inclusion of this project in future budget deliberations. CARRIED 8/0

Responsible Officer	Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

Item Number: 12.4	File Number: D13/15931
Subject Heading: Capital Project - Upgrade of Footpath: Cnr of Wyndham & Bowen Streets
Author and Officer’s Title: Kym Downey, Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design
*Executive Summary:* Council received a request from the owners of the Commonwealth Hotel, on the corner of Wyndham and Bowen Streets, Roma, to upgrade the footpath on both frontages of their property.
Discussion: Council discussed potential future arrangements for co-contribution in the restoration and upgrade of footpaths.
Resolution No. GM/05.2013/08 Moved Cr O'Neil Seconded Cr Price That Council: Immediately address maintenance works required to assure public safety; Consider the requested footpath upgrade in future budget deliberations and programming of works associated with the Roma Placemaking Plan; Develop a draft Footpath Policy (once the street hierarchy is completed) prior to the 2013/14 budget deliberations if possible. CARRIED 8/0

Responsible Officer	Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

Item Number: 11.3	File Number: D13/16374
Subject Heading: Booringa Blokes Men's Shed Building Location: 14 Elizabeth St, Mitchell Applicant: The Booringa Blokes Men's Shed
Author and Officer’s Title: Bronwyn Moore, Coordinator - Community Development Mitchell
*Executive Summary:* The Booringa Blokes Men’s Shed Inc sought Council’s in-principle support to build a shed on Council owned land in Mitchell. The matter was laid on the table earlier during the meeting. Council again resumed discussion on the item.
Discussion: Following receipt of information from the Director of Community & Commercial Services in relation to investigations for the potential location of the shed, Council again resumed discussion on the item.
Resolution No. GM/05.2013/09 Moved Cr O'Neil Seconded Cr Chambers 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. CARRIED 8/0

Responsible Officer	Coordinator - Community Development Mitchell

Item Number: 12.5	File Number: D13/15955
Subject Heading: Capital Project - Upgrade of Gullagimbi Road
Author and Officer’s Title: Kym Downey, Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design
*Executive Summary:* Council received a request to provide bitumen seal to a 2.31 kilometre section of Gullagimbi Road.

Resolution No. GM/05.2013/10 Moved Cr Price Seconded Cr Schefe That Council consider the inclusion of this project in future budget deliberations CARRIED 8/0

Responsible Officer	Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

Development, Facilities & Environmental Services

Item Number: 13.1

File Number: D13/15395

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

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

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

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

Executive Summary:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Resolution No. GM/05.2013/11

Moved Cr Newman Seconded Cr O'Neil

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

Preamble

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

Complete and Maintain

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

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

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

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

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

Plan/Document number	Plan/Document name	Date
LAY124	Proposed Plan of Development as amended in Red showing speed platform locations.	05/04/13
UMS 941 Rev D	Speed Platform Mid Block	31/05/12
V2012.1 Rev B	Duplex – Site Plan Lot 41 (note, this is an indicative plan for duplex on approved lots on a corner.)	18/12/12
V2012.1 Rev A Sheet 3	Duplex – Floor Plan Lot 41 (note, this is an indicative plan for duplex on approved lots on a corner.)	Drawn Date 02/10/12
V2012.1 Rev A Sheet 4	Duplex – Front & Right Elevation Lot 41 (note, this is an indicative plan for duplex on approved lots on a corner.)	02/10/12
V2012.1 Rev A Sheet 5	Duplex – Perspective view, Rear & Left Elevation Lot 41 (note, this is an indicative plan for duplex on approved lots on a corner.)	02/10/12

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

i. Number of units: maximum 2 units;

ii. Site cover: maximum 40%;

iii. Front boundary setback: minimum 6.0 metres;

iv. Side boundary setback: minimum 1.8 metres;

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

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

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

(b) Duplex Corner Allotment (Lot 36)

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

Plan/Document number	Plan/Document name	Date
LAY124	Proposed Plan of Development	05/04/13
UMS 941 Rev D	Speed Platform Mid Block	31/05/12
V2012.1 Rev A Sheet 2	Custom Duplex – Site Plan Lot 36	Drawn Date 18/04/13
V2012.1 Rev A Sheet 3	Custom Duplex – Floor Plan Lot 36	Drawn Date 18/04/13
V2012.1 Rev A Sheet 4	Custom Duplex – Perspective View, Front & Right Elevation Lot 36	Drawn Date 18/04/13

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

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

Plan/Document number	Plan/Document name	Date
LAY124	Proposed Plan of Development	05/04/13
UMS 941 Rev D	Speed Platform Mid Block	31/05/12
V2012.1 Rev B	Duplex – Site Plan Lot 47 (note, this is not for lot 47 but an indicative plan for duplex on approved lots not on a corner.)	18/12/12
V2012.1 Rev A Sheet 3	Duplex – Floor Plan Lot 47 (note, this is not for lot 47 but an indicative plan for duplex on approved lots not on a corner.)	Drawn Date 12/10/12
V2012.1 Rev A Sheet 4	Duplex – Front & Right Elevation Lot 47 (note, this is not for lot 47 but an indicative plan for duplex on approved lots not on a corner.)	Drawn Date 12/10/12
V2012.1 Rev A Sheet 5	Duplex – Perspective view, Rear & Left Elevation Lot 47 (note, this is not for lot 47 but an indicative plan for duplex on approved lots not on a corner.)	Drawn Date 12/10/12

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

i. Number of units: maximum 2 units;

ii. Site cover: maximum 42%;

iii. Front boundary setback: minimum 6.0 metres;

iv. Side boundary setback: minimum 2.5 metres;

v. Rear boundary setback: minimum 2.6 metres;

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

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

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

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

Development on Lot 46 is to be in accordance with the approved plans.

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

Plan/Document number	Plan/Document name	Date
LAY124	Proposed Plan of Development	05/04/13
UMS 941 Rev D	Speed Platform Mid Block	31/05/12
V2011.1 Rev B Sheet 2	Triplex – Site Plan Lot 46	18/12/12
V2011.1 Sheet 4	Triplex – Floor Plan Lot 46	Drawn Date 15/10/12
V2011.1 Sheet 6	Triplex – Front & Right Elevation Lot 46	Drawn Date 15/10/12
V2011.1 Sheet 7	Triplex – Rear & Left Elevation Lot 46	Drawn Date 15/10/12

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

i. Number of units: maximum 3 units;

ii. Site cover: maximum 42%;

iii. Front boundary setback: minimum 5.0 metres;

iv. Side boundary setback: minimum 1.5 metres;

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

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

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

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

Latest versions

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

Stormwater and Drainage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Erosion Control

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

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

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

Services Provisions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rubbish Collection

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

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

Access, Roads, Landscaping and Lighting

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

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

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

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

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

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

Landscaping and Fencing

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

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

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

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

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

Avoiding Nuisance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Infrastructure Contributions

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

No Cost to Council

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

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

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

Use

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

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

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

CARRIED 8/0

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Planning

Councillor Business

Item Number: 22.1	File Number: D13/16653
Subject Heading: Northern Road and Euthulla Road Intersection
Author and Councillor’s Title: Cr. David Schefe
*Councillor’s Summary:* A letter had previously been received by Council from Dick and Anne Thomas on 13 December 2012, and a petition signed by 18 residents who live in the vicinity of the intersection in question. Subsequently the matter was discussed at the Council meeting on 27 February 2013 with Council formalising a process for processing received complaints on state controlled roads (excluding RMPC) in the instance they are sent directly to DTMR or MRC. Cr. Schefe was also delegated to hold additional discussions with Main Roads in conjunction with engineering staff, for feedback to the full Council. This report outlines discussions that took place between Council and Main Roads representatives on 3 April 2013 in relation to the Northern Road and Euthulla Road intersection.

Resolution No. GM/05.2013/12 Moved Cr Chambers Seconded Cr Denton That Council: 1. Receive and note the report; 2. Advise the lead petitioner of the outcome of discussions with Main Roads. CARRIED 8/0

Responsible Officer	(Acting) Director Infrastructure Services

LATE CONFIDENTIAL ITEM

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;

Resolution No. GM/05.2013/13

Moved Cr O'Neil Seconded Cr Denton

That Council close the meeting to the public at 9.58am.

CARRIED 9/0

Cr. Flynn & Cr. O’Neil left the Chamber at 10.00am.

Cr. O’Neil entered the chamber at 10.01am, with Cr. Flynn not returning to the Chamber having declared a ‘Conflict of Interest’ Item – LC1 – Airport Advisory Committee, due to him putting forward a nomination to the committee as a representative of Maranoa Travel.

At cessation of discussion on Item – LC1 – Airport Advisory Committee, Cr. Flynn entered at 10.16am.

Resolution No. GM/05.2013/14

Moved Cr O'Neil Seconded Cr Newman

That Council open the meeting to the public at 10.17am.

CARRIED 8/0

Subject Heading: suspension of standing orders

Council adjourned the meeting for morning tea at 10.18am.

Subject Heading: resumption of standing orders

Council resumed the meeting at 10.54am.

LATE ITEMS

Item Number: L.1	File Number: D13/17634
Subject Heading: Amendments to Council's Interim Grids and Gates Policy
Author and Officer’s Title: Peter Weallans, Manager - Infrastructure Contracts & Engineering Services
*Executive Summary:* Council at its General Meeting on 28 November 2012 adopted an Interim Grids and Gates Policy. Over the Christmas/New Year period, Council staff undertook a compliance audit of all gates and grids within the region. The purpose of this report is to recommend amendments to the interim grid policy in order to streamline the process of approvals for the licensing of grids and gates.

Resolution No. GM/05.2013/15 Moved Cr Denton Seconded Cr Chambers Council amend its Interim Grids and Gates Policy as follows: Withdraw its mandatory requirement that any application for the installation of a licensed grid or gate be advertised in the Western Star in order for Council to receive any objections to the installation prior to Council considering the application for approval. Develop a pro-forma for inclusion in the application process, whereby the applicant is required to submit notification from all boundary neighbouring property holders indicating their objection or non-objection to the application; Council delegate authority for the approval of licensed grid and gate applications to the Chief Executive Officer, noting that this task may then be delegated to the Director – Infrastructure Services, for received applications accompanied by a ‘Non Objection Notice’ from each and all boundary neighbouring property holders; For applications received where one (1) or more ‘Notice/s of Objection/s’ is/are received, the application be referred to Council for determination. CARRIED 8/0

Responsible Officer	Manager - Infrastructure Contracts & Engineering Services

Item Number: L.2	File Number: D13/17832
Subject Heading: BUDGET REVIEW MARCH 2013
Author and Officer’s Title: Claire Alexander, Specialist - Strategic Finance
*Executive Summary:* The Budget Review workshop was held on 7 May 2013. The purpose of the workshop was to give Councillors the opportunity to review the operational and capital budget items in detail. The budget presented is a surplus of $718K, which incorporates new items and changes not previously identified in the original budgeting process. Also identified were changes to the budget due to events arising since the last budget review in December 2012.

Resolution No. GM/05.2013/16 Moved Cr Chambers Seconded Cr Newman *That the Council adopt the Revised Budget March 2013 as shown in the attachment provided as part of the officer’s report, with the primary documents as follows ():** One Page Summary of Revised Budget March 2013* Revised Operating Revenue and Expense Budget Statements by Directorate Revised Capital Revenue and Expenditure Budget Statements by Directorate Revised Capital Reserves Budget Statements by Directorate Revised New Loan and Loan Repayment Budget Statement by Directorate Revised Operating Reserves Budget Statements by Directorate Revised Capital Funding Statement Summary of Budget Changes March 2013* CARRIED 8/0

Responsible Officer	Specialist - Strategic Finance

LATE CONFIDENTIAL ITEM

Cr. Flynn declared a ‘Conflict of Interest’ in the following item due to him putting forward a nomination for membership to the committee as a representative for Maranoa Travel, and left the Chamber at 11.08am.

Item Number: LC.1	File Number: D13/17825
Subject Heading: Airport Advisory Committee
Author and Officer’s Title: Kelly Rogers, Coordinator - Elected Members & Community Engagement
*Executive Summary:* As part of the Draft Community Engagement Framework, Council recognises that there are a number of areas of Council’s operations where input from a broad cross section of the community will be valuable. Formation of the Airport Advisory Committee has been identified as an opportunity to engage with a variety of community, industry and business representatives. This will in turn contribute to development of future strategies for airports across the Maranoa region. Subsequently a call for nominations was advertised inviting participation from the community in forming the committee.
Resolution No. GM/05.2013/17 Moved Cr Denton Seconded Cr O'Neil That Council endorse the membership of all received and Council requested nominations on the Airport Advisory Committee for the remaining term of the current Council. CARRIED 9/0

Responsible Officer	Coordinator - Elected Members & Community Engagement

At cessation of discussion on the abovementioned item Cr. Flynn entered at 11.11am.

CLOSURE

There being no further business, the Deputy Mayor thanked Council for their attendance and declared the meeting closed at 11.12am.

These Minutes are to be confirmed at the next General Meeting of Council to be held on 22 May 2013, at Roma Administration Centre.

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Deputy Mayor. Date.

Maranoa Regional Council

General Meeting - 22 May 2013

Officer Report

Meeting: General 22 May 2013	Date: 11 May 2013
Item Number: 13.1	File Number: D13/18397

Subject Heading: Application for Material Change of Use - "Storage Facility" & Preliminary Approval for Building Works

Classification: Open Access

Name of Applicant: Origin Energy C/- Veronica Cavanough

Location: Wallumbilla South Road, Wallumbilla Qld 4428 (Lot 2 on SP216096)

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

Executive Summary: The application seeks approval for a Material Change of Use to establish a “Storage Facility” and Preliminary Approval for Building Works at Wallumbilla South Road, Wallumbilla. The development is intended to support existing and future operations associated with the Australia Pacific LNG Project.

The application is subject to Impact Assessment against the relevant provisions of Bendemere Shire Planning Scheme 2006. No submissions were received during the public notification period (28/11/2012 – 19/12/2012).

Officer’s Recommendation: The application for Material Change of Use – “Storage Facility” and Preliminary Approval for Building Works at Wallumbilla South Road, Wallumbilla, described as Lot 2 on SP216096, be approved subject to the following conditions:

Preamble

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

2. This approval does not constitute a Building Works Permit. Preliminary Approval for Building Works is granted for the general design and siting of the proposed shed. A further Development Permit for Building Works must be obtained prior to the commencement of any building works onsite.

Complete and Maintain

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 – “Storage Facility” in accordance with the approved plans:

Plan/Document number	Plan/Document name	Date
Q-4010-50-DG-002 Rev 1	SGW Metering Station ML1A Metering Station to SGW Metering Station Piping Plan	15/07/2009
12209701 Rev A	Floor Plan	04/2012
12209702 Rev A	Mezzanine Floor Carcase	04/2012
12209703 Rev A	Elevations A & B	04/2012
12209704 Rev A	Elevations C & D	04/2012

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

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.

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.

Operation of Approved Use

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

Stormwater and Drainage

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

9. Stormwater must not be allowed to pond on the property being developed during the development process or 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. Post-development stormwater runoff flows (whose characteristics include volume, concentration and velocities) must be directed to the lawful point of discharge for the development site and there must be no increases in any silt loads or contaminants in any flow from the property being developed during the development process and after the development has been completed.

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

Erosion Control

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

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.

Services Provisions

15. The developer is required to source and secure a suitable potable water supply to service the development prior to the approved use commencing. All costs associated with these works are to be met by the developer.

16. The development must have onsite storage of 20,000 litres of water for fire fighting purposes for the duration of the operation of the use. This water supply is to be separate from the potable water supply to the site.

17. The development is to be serviced by an on site effluent treatment and disposal system in accordance with On-Site Sewerage Code DNRM, AS 1547 – 2000 and On-Site Sewerage Facilities Guidelines for Effluent Quality DNRM.

18. The development is to be provided with an electricity service supply in accordance with the relevant service provider’s requirements and specifications, at no cost to Council.

19. If the development is connected to an existing telecommunications service supply, then such works shall be undertaken in accordance with the relevant service provider’s requirements and specifications.

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. Vehicle manoeuvring areas must be provided on-site so that all vehicles can enter and leave the site in a forward direction, and all manoeuvring is contained entirely within the site boundaries.

23. All internal access, car parking and manoeuvring areas are to be constructed of an all-weather material.

24. All vehicular movements on development shall be clear of parking areas. No parking area shall be allowed to encroach into swept paths of vehicular movements.

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) the CMDG (vii) 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.

Excavation and Filling

26. The development is subject to the Filling and Excavation Code contained in Part 5 of ‘Bendemere Shire Council Planning Scheme’.

27. Any bulk earthworks to occur onsite shall be accordance with AS 3798:2007 for industrial developments.

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 during the establishment of the development or after commencement of the approved use.

29. 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.

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

31. 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.

Signage and Linemarking

32. Signage and linemarking is to be in accordance with MUTCD requirements and AS/NZS 2890.2: 2004 – Parking Facilities Part 1: Off – Street Car Parking and AS/NZS 2890.2: 2004 – Parking Facilities Part 2: Off Street Commercial Vehicle Facilities.

33. Any line markings and pavement markings shall be marked on pavement (where applicable) and clearly delineate directions of movement to occur on site.

No Cost to Council

34. 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.

35. 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.

Body of Report:

Refer to Attachment 1.

Consultation (internal/external):

- Department of Transport and Main Roads (Concurrence Agency)

- MRC Engineering Department

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 Bendemere 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:

1 View	Body of Report	D13/18399
2 View	DTMR Concurrence Agency Conditions	D12/43667
3 View	Development Plans	D13/18403

Report authorised by:

Robert Hayward, Director- Development, Facilities & Environmental Services

Attachment 1

Body of Report

Background Information

The application seeks approval for a Material Change of Use to establish a “Storage Facility” and Preliminary Approval for Building Works at Wallumbilla South Road, Wallumbilla. The development is intended to support existing and future operations associated with the Australia Pacific LNG Project.

The proposed development will provide an area for the storage of equipment, tools and vehicles. Ancillary office space will also be established within the premises. The proposed storage facility stands 5.7 metres high with a mezzanine level. Three quarters of the ground level will be dedicated to storage. The forth quarter will comprise of three offices, a general office area, toilet, tea room and storage area for personnel working on the project. The storage facility will be fitted with four roller doors which will allow access for vehicles delivering goods for storage.

The development is expected to generate a low volume of traffic comprising approximately 1-2 light vehicles per day. It is proposed the facility will be staffed by two staff for a half day, seven days per week on average. The facility is expected to operate between the hours of 6am and 6pm.

The development site is situated within the Rural Zone and comprises an area of 17.94 hectares. The site is consolidated with existing petroleum related land uses in the Wallumbilla Gas Hub, located south of the Wallumbilla Township. Land uses in the immediate locality include gas facilities, pipelines, metering stations and compressor stations.

Figure 1 – Site Locality

Figure 2 – Site Survey

Definition of Use & Assessment Status

The Bendemere Shire Planning Scheme defines the proposed use as:

“Storage Facility” means premises used for the storage of goods, including the selling of those goods by wholesale. The term includes storage activities such as a builder’s yard or construction contractor’s yard, a truck, vehicle or plant parking depot. The term also includes the following activities when carried out in connection with a storage activity:

(i) the work of administration or accounting; and

(ii) the garaging and routine servicing of vehicles associated with the conduct of the storage activity.

The application is subject to Impact Assessment and assessed against the relevant provisions of the planning scheme. Public Notification was carried out from 28 November 2012 to 19 December 2012. No submissions were received during this period.

Assessment against the Planning Scheme

The Desired Environmental Outcomes (DEOs) are based on ecological sustainability established by Sustainable Planning Act 2009, and are the basis for the measures of the planning scheme. The DEOs are examined 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 development site is not mapped as containing remnant vegetation nor identified as an area of ecological significance. The site is not considered an area of high scenic amenity due to the surrounding gas infrastructure. The proposal therefore will not adversely impact on any environmentally significant areas.

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 development 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 protected vegetation and is not located in proximity to waterways. Appropriate stormwater disposal measures will be conditioned as part of the approval to ensure the quality of stormwater discharge is of an acceptable standard. The proposed use is not of a nature to cause environmental harm through air emissions.

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

The development site is not identified as a place of historical, cultural or social significance. The site is located adjacent to land parcels identified as Native Title, however is located in excess of 100 metres from an area identified as a ‘Cultural Heritage Find’ and therefore will not impact on such places.

(b) Economic

i. Good Quality Agricultural Land is protected as a major economic resource for the region.

The subject site is identified as Good Quality Agricultural Land (GQAL). Notwithstanding this, the proposed storage facility will have a small disturbance footprint resulting in minimal impact on the environment. Minimal cut and fill works are required to facilitate construction of the storage facility and associated stormwater drainage. Additionally the subject site is a small parcel of land that has been subdivided from a significantly larger parcel which has been retained for grazing purposes. On this basis it is considered the development will not lead to diminished productivity of GQAL. Furthermore, the proposed development is located adjacent to existing similar land uses (considered part of the Wallumbilla Gas Hub), fronts a State-controlled road and is traversed by pipelines and associated infrastructure. As such the proposed development will not lead to the alienation or fragmentation of GQAL.

ii. Key Resource Areas, extractive resources, petroleum, gas and mineral resources are protected as a major economic resource for the region.

The proposed storage facility is consolidated with other existing petroleum related land uses and will serve to support existing and future operations associated with the APLNG Project.

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 development seeks to provide a storage facility to support existing and future operations associated with the APLNG Project and is not intended to provide industry business and employment opportunities.

iv. Rural business opportunities are improved to protect and value-add to the existing rural based economy.

The development proposal does not involve a rural business activity.

i. 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 access directly from Wallumbilla South Road. An existing sealed driveway connects the Wallumbilla South Road to the site boundary which is setback approximately 15 metres from the roadway. Access from the property boundary to the proposed facility, will be constructed of an all-weather material.

The development will utilise the existing electrical and telecommunications service connections to the site. It is proposed the facility will be serviced by an onsite effluent treatment system and water storage tanks.

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 the rural amenity of the shire. The role and identity of Yuleba and Wallumbilla townships as the main business and community centres of the shire is consolidated.

The proposal does not involve rural residential or urban residential development. The proposal is for the establishment of a storage facility intended to support existing and future operations associated with the APLNG Project. The facility is located outside of the Wallumbilla Township, within the Wallumbilla Gas Hub and will not impact on the town as a main business and community centre within the shire.

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

The proposed development is not considered a sensitive land use and will not adversely impact on the integrity of road, rail, water supply or electrical infrastructure networks. The Department of Transport and Main Roads as a Concurrence Agency, has assessed the impact of the development on the State-controlled Roads and has imposed conditions of approval accordingly.

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

The site is not identified as being susceptible to bushfire or other hazards.

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

The development is not intended to provide a range of housing types, services and facilities to meet the needs of the community. The proposal is for the establishment of a storage facility located outside of the Wallumbilla Township which is intended to support existing and future operations associated with the APLNG Project.

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 which seeks to ensure that development within the rural zone:

(a) reflects the economic potential of the rural area;

The proposed use does not represent a rural activity however the site is situated in an area accommodating similar existing petroleum related activities and is traversed by multiple pipelines and easements. The site comprises an area of only 17.94 hectares and has limited economical potential in terms of agricultural production.

(b) is appropriately located within the Rural Zone and existing and future Rural Activities are not prejudiced by inappropriate development;

The development site is a small parcel of rural land located within the Wallumbilla Gas Hub, adjacent to a State-controlled road. The site is traversed by multiple gas pipelines and associated infrastructure and is consolidated with existing petroleum related land uses. The proposed use is consistent with existing uses in the locality and will not prejudice existing and future rural activities on the adjoining sites or in the immediate locality.

(c) maintains the environment, including soil, air and water, compatible with healthy natural systems and ensures public health and safety;

The proposed development does not involve the removal of any protected vegetation and is not located in proximity to waterways. The development will result in minimal emissions to the environment and has a small disturbance footprint. The development will be established in accordance with relevant standards so as not to prejudice healthy natural systems or public health and safety.

(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 subject site is located on land identified as GQAL. Notwithstanding this, the proposed storage facility will have a small disturbance footprint resulting in minimal impact on the environment. The subject site is a small parcel of land 17.94 hectares in area and is traversed by gas pipelines and associated infrastructure. Furthermore the proposed development is located adjacent to other similar land uses (considered part of the Wallumbilla Gas Hub) and fronts a State-controlled road. On this basis it is considered the development will not lead to the alienation, fragmentation or diminished productivity of GQAL.

(e) is located, designed and operated in a manner that protects and enhances the predominant rural scale, intensity, form and character;

The proposed development is well setback from the Wallumbilla South Road frontage (in excess of 200 metres) and is limited to a maximum height of 5.7 metres above natural ground level. The development is located within the Wallumbilla Gas Hub and is consistent with the scale, intensity, form and character of existing land uses in the immediate locality.

(f) maintains the rural amenity;

The proposed development is well setback from the Wallumbilla South Road frontage of the site and is not visually dominant from the roadway. The facility is primarily intended for the storage of goods and equipment and therefore will not generate a significant amount of vehicle traffic to and from the site. The proposed building is consistent with the scale and character of existing buildings in the immediate locality and will not adversely impact on rural amenity.

(g) does not prejudice or impact adversely on other uses including those within other Zones;

The proposed development is located within the Wallumbilla Gas Hub and is consolidated with similar existing petroleum activities in the area. The development site is fenced-off from neighbouring grazing land. The development therefore will not adversely impact on these uses or other uses located in other zones.

(h) has an appropriately designed access to the road network and traffic generated by the development does not impact adversely on the local road network;

The proposed development will gain access directly from Wallumbilla South Road. An existing sealed driveway connects the Wallumbilla South Road to the site boundary which is setback approximately 15 metres from the roadway. The Department of Transport and Main Roads as a concurrence agency, has assessed the impacts of the development on the State-controlled road network and has imposed conditions accordingly.

(i) protects areas and sites of conservation importance, including cultural and high landscape values;

The subject site is not identified as an area of conservation importance and is adequately separated from such sites so as not to result in adverse impacts.

(j) is undertaken in an orderly and logical sequence to achieve an efficient provision of infrastructure;

The development will be serviced by the existing electricity and telecommunications connections to the site. Conditions of approval will require the development to be serviced by a potable water supply and an onsite effluent disposal system. The proposed development will not require external upgrades to Council 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 development will be consolidated with similar existing land uses. The site is not identified as an area subject to natural or other hazards, including flooding, bushfire or landslides.

(l) has water supply, stormwater disposal, sustainable effluent and waste disposal and power to appropriate standards adequate for the use; and

Conditions of approval will require the development to be supplied will all necessary infrastructure and services.

(m) does not impact adversely on infrastructure.

The development is intended primarily for the purpose of storage and includes an ancillary administration component. The development will be serviced by the existing electrical and telecommunications connections to the site. Water supply and sewerage disposal will be provided independently within the site, without disruption to external infrastructure. Vehicle access to the development will be provided directly via a State-controlled Road in accordance with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) conditions, to minimise adverse impacts on the road network.

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 Reconfiguration of a Lot Code	Assessment responses
For all of the Rural Zone
1. Infrastructure PC 1 Electricity Premises are provided with a supply of electricity adequate for the activity.	The site will be provided with a supply of reticulated electricity. This will be included as a condition of approval.
PC 2 Water Supply Premises are provided with an adequate volume and supply of water for the activity.	Conditions of approval will require the development to be serviced with a volume and supply of potable water that is adequate for the use. Additional onsite water storage will be provided for fire fighting purposes. This will be included as a condition of approval.
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.	Conditions of approval will require the development to be serviced by an on-site 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 waterlogging of nearby land; and (c) protect and maintain environmental values.	Stormwater runoff from the premises will be collected in rainwater tanks for reuse on the site. Conditions of approval will require excess roof water runoff and surface water to be collected and discharged in accordance with Schedule 6: “Standards for Stormwater Drainage”.
PC 5 Vehicle Access Vehicle access is provided to a standard appropriate for the use.	The site will be accessed via an existing sealed driveway approximately 15 metres in length, connecting the site to the Wallumbilla South Road. Conditions of approval will require the internal access to the facility to be constructed of an all-weather material.
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 Bendemere Planning Scheme does not nominate specific car parking requirements for a “Storage Facility”. The facility is expected to accommodate up to four vehicles on the site at any one time. The four onsite car parking spaces proposed are considered adequate for the use which is intended primarily for storage and to a lesser extent, administration. There will remain ample undeveloped site area surrounding the facility which may be utilised for additional onsite parking if required. The provision of onsite parking and manoeuvring areas provides for safe and functional operation for motorists and pedestrians.
PC 7 Roads All weather road access is provided between the premises and the existing road network.	N/A - The development proposal does not include the establishment of any additional roads.
PC 8.1 Highways The Warrego Highway is maintained and enhanced as a link between major centres.	The development obtains access from Wallumbilla South Road and not the Warrego Highway.
PC 8.2 State Controlled Roads Development adjacent to State Controlled Roads is located to ensure safe and efficient use of the highway and maintain the integrity of the highway as a commuter link.	The proposed development obtains access from Wallumbilla South Road which is a State Controlled Road. The site boundary is setback approximately 15 metres from the roadway and the storage facility is located in excess of 200 metres from this frontage. The DTMR have imposed conditions of approval to preserve the function and integrity of the State-controlled road network.
PC 8.3 Noise Sensitive Developments 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 does not involve noise sensitive uses. The development is located within the Rural Zone in proximity to other petroleum related land uses.
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 proposed development does not include any habitable structures and is appropriately separated from gas and oil pipelines.
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 are not compromised.	The subject site is not located within 500 metres of any boundary of a refuse tip or effluent treatment plant.
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.	The subject site is not located within 100 metres of an existing or proposed rail corridor.
PC 11.2 Noise Attenuation Development adjoining the rail corridor are protected from the impact of noise.	N/A – The subject site does not adjoin a rail corridor.
PC 12 Electricity Transmission Line Easement – Vegetation Transmission lines within an Electricity transmission line easement are protected from vegetation.	N/A – The proposed development will not involve the planting of any vegetation within an electricity 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 proposed development is not a habitable building or community orientated use.
2. Environment PC 14 Watercourses Development ensures the maintenance of riparian areas and water quality including protection from off-site transfer of sediment.	The proposed development is not located near a watercourse.
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 proposed development is not located on land identified as being susceptible to flooding.
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 is for a storage facility and will not produce air emissions that cause environmental harm or nuisance.
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 will not result in noise emissions that cause environmental harm or nuisance. The development site does not adjoin any 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.	Conditions of approval will require effluent produced by the development to be treated by an onsite disposal system in accordance with relevant standards. Stormwater runoff from the building will be collected in rainwater tanks for reuse on the site. Conditions of approval will require additional runoff and surface water to be of a standard suitable for the biological integrity of aquatic ecosystems.
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.	The proposed development does not incorporate batters or excavation and filling within 1.5 metres of any site boundary. Conditions of approval will require excavation and filling to be undertaken in accordance with Schedule 7: “Standards for Construction Activity”.
PC 20 Construction Activities Both erosion control and silt collection measures are undertaken so as to ensure protection of environmental values during construction.	Conditions of approval will require soil erosion and sediment to be managed in accordance with Schedule 7: “Standards for Construction Activity” during construction.
PC 21 Good Quality Agricultural Land Good Quality Agricultural Land areas as identified on 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 development site is identified as GQAL, however the site is small allotment traversed by multiple easements and pipelines, which has been subdivided from a larger rural property that has been retained for grazing purposes. The site is located adjacent to a State-controlled road within an area populated by similar existing land uses. The development will have a small disturbance footprint will not lead to the alienation or diminished productivity of GQAL.
PC 22 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 subject site is not mapped as containing any significant vegetation.
PC 23 Protected Areas Development is undertaken to ensure areas of significant biodiversity and habitat value are protected.	The subject site is not identified as a protected area.
PC 24 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.	No development is proposed on slopes greater than 15%.
PC 25 Bushfire Hazard Development maintains the safety of people and property by avoiding areas of High or Medium Bushfire Hazard or mitigating 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; (b) the provision of firebreaks to ensure adequate setbacks between buildings, structures and hazardous vegetation	The subject site is not identified as a Bushfire Hazard Area.
PC 26 Character Buildings Development adjacent to buildings identified as heritage or character buildings incorporates design features, materials and details that blend with the existing character.	The subject site is not located adjacent to buildings identified as heritage or character buildings.
PC 27 Cultural Heritage The significance of known places of indigenous cultural heritage value are retained.	The subject site is located adjacent to land identified as Native Title, however the site is located in excess of 100 metres from a Cultural Heritage Find area and will not impact on places of indigenous or cultural heritage value.

Relevant performance criteria - the Reconfiguration of a Lot Code

Assessment responses

For all of the Rural Zone

1. Infrastructure

PC 1 Electricity

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

The site will be provided with a supply of reticulated electricity. This will be included as a condition of approval.

PC 2 Water Supply

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

Conditions of approval will require the development to be serviced with a volume and supply of potable water that is adequate for the use. Additional onsite water storage will be provided for fire fighting purposes. This will be included as a condition of approval.

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.

Conditions of approval will require the development to be serviced by an on-site 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 waterlogging of nearby land; and

Stormwater runoff from the premises will be collected in rainwater tanks for reuse on the site. Conditions of approval will require excess roof water runoff and surface water to be collected and discharged in accordance with Schedule 6: “Standards for Stormwater Drainage”.

PC 5 Vehicle Access

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

The site will be accessed via an existing sealed driveway approximately 15 metres in length, connecting the site to the Wallumbilla South Road. Conditions of approval will require the internal access to the facility to be constructed of an all-weather material.

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 Bendemere Planning Scheme does not nominate specific car parking requirements for a “Storage Facility”. The facility is expected to accommodate up to four vehicles on the site at any one time.

The four onsite car parking spaces proposed are considered adequate for the use which is intended primarily for storage and to a lesser extent, administration.

There will remain ample undeveloped site area surrounding the facility which may be utilised for additional onsite parking if required.

The provision of onsite parking and manoeuvring areas provides for safe and functional operation for motorists and pedestrians.

PC 7 Roads

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

N/A - The development proposal does not include the establishment of any additional roads.

PC 8.1 Highways

The Warrego Highway is maintained and enhanced as a link between major centres.

The development obtains access from Wallumbilla South Road and not the Warrego Highway.

PC 8.2 State Controlled Roads

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

The proposed development obtains access from Wallumbilla South Road which is a State Controlled Road. The site boundary is setback approximately 15 metres from the roadway and the storage facility is located in excess of 200 metres from this frontage. The DTMR have imposed conditions of approval to preserve the function and integrity of the State-controlled road network.

PC 8.3 Noise Sensitive Developments

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 does not involve noise sensitive uses. The development is located within the Rural Zone in proximity to other petroleum related land uses.

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 proposed development does not include any habitable structures and is appropriately separated from gas and oil pipelines.

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 are not compromised.

The subject site is not located within 500 metres of any boundary of a refuse tip or effluent treatment plant.

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.

The subject site is not located within 100 metres of an existing or proposed rail corridor.

PC 11.2 Noise Attenuation

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

N/A – The subject site does not adjoin a rail corridor.

PC 12 Electricity Transmission Line Easement – Vegetation

Transmission lines within an Electricity transmission line easement are protected from vegetation.

N/A – The proposed development will not involve the planting of any vegetation within an electricity 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 proposed development is not a habitable building or community orientated use.

2. Environment

PC 14 Watercourses

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

The proposed development is not located near a watercourse.

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

The proposed development is not located on land identified as being susceptible to flooding.

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 is for a storage facility and will not produce air emissions that cause environmental harm or nuisance.

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 will not result in noise emissions that cause environmental harm or nuisance. The development site does not adjoin any 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;

(d) agricultural use; or

(e) industrial use.

Conditions of approval will require effluent produced by the development to be treated by an onsite disposal system in accordance with relevant standards.

Stormwater runoff from the building will be collected in rainwater tanks for reuse on the site. Conditions of approval will require additional runoff and surface water to be of a standard suitable for the biological integrity of aquatic ecosystems.

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.

The proposed development does not incorporate batters or excavation and filling within 1.5 metres of any site boundary. Conditions of approval will require excavation and filling to be undertaken in accordance with Schedule 7: “Standards for Construction Activity”.

PC 20 Construction Activities

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

Conditions of approval will require soil erosion and sediment to be managed in accordance with Schedule 7: “Standards for Construction Activity” during construction.

PC 21 Good Quality Agricultural Land

Good Quality Agricultural Land areas as identified on 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 development site is identified as GQAL, however the site is small allotment traversed by multiple easements and pipelines, which has been subdivided from a larger rural property that has been retained for grazing purposes. The site is located adjacent to a State-controlled road within an area populated by similar existing land uses. The development will have a small disturbance footprint will not lead to the alienation or diminished productivity of GQAL.

PC 22 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 subject site is not mapped as containing any significant vegetation.

PC 23 Protected Areas

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

The subject site is not identified as a protected area.

PC 24 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.

No development is proposed on slopes greater than 15%.

PC 25 Bushfire Hazard

Development maintains the safety of people and property by avoiding areas of High or Medium Bushfire Hazard or mitigating 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;

(b) the provision of firebreaks to ensure adequate setbacks between buildings, structures and hazardous vegetation

The subject site is not identified as a Bushfire Hazard Area.

PC 26 Character Buildings

Development adjacent to buildings identified as heritage or character buildings incorporates design features, materials and details that blend with the existing character.

The subject site is not located adjacent to buildings identified as heritage or character buildings.

PC 27 Cultural Heritage

The significance of known places of indigenous cultural heritage value are retained.

The subject site is located adjacent to land identified as Native Title, however the site is located in excess of 100 metres from a Cultural Heritage Find area and will not impact on places of indigenous or cultural heritage value.

Assessment Summary

Although the planning scheme requires Impact Assessment for the proposed use, there is no conflict with the intent of the Bendemere Planning Scheme. The development is a low impact activity consolidated with similar existing land uses within the Wallumbilla Gas Hub. The development is consistent with the amenity of the immediate locality and will not prejudice rural activities within the Rural Zone.

Meeting: General 22 May 2013	Date: 1 May 2013
Item Number: 11.1	File Number: D13/16585

Meeting: General 22 May 2013	Date: 3 May 2013
Item Number: 11.2	File Number: D13/17297

Meeting: General 22 May 2013	Date: 6 May 2013
Item Number: 11.3	File Number: D13/17416