BUSINESS PAPER
General Meeting
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Roma Administration Centre
NOTICE OF MEETING
Date: 21 May 2012
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: Mr Paul Bawden
Senior Management: Mr Tony Klein (Director Community Services)
Mr Matthew McGoldrick (Director Corporate Services)
Mr Barry Omundson (Director Infrastructure)
Mr Rob Hayward (Director Planning & Environment)
Officers: Ms Jane Frith (Corporate Communications Officer)
Please find attached agenda for the General Meeting to be held at the Roma Administration Centre on May 23, 2012 at 9.00am.
Paul Bawden
Chief Executive Officer
Maranoa Regional Council
General Meeting - 23 May 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item Subject
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2 Present/Apologies
3 Confirmation of Minutes
General 26 April 2012
Statutory Meeting/Post Election Meeting 16 May 2012
4 Business arising from Minutes
5 On the Table
6 Presentations/Petitions and Deputations
7 Consideration of notices of business
8 Consideration of notices of motion
9 Reception of notices of motion for next meeting
Reports
10 Executive Services
11 Community Services
11.1 Maranoa Retirement Village Fire Safety Compliance
Prepared by: Annette Gallagher, Community Care Coordinator
11.2 2012 Keep Maranoa Beautiful Post Event Report
Prepared by: Heidi Schutt, Community Development Coordinator - Injune
12 Corporate Services
13 Infrastructure
14 Commercial Business
15 Planning & Environment
15.1 Material change of Use - "Dual Occupancy" (File No. 2011/17902)
Prepared by: Danielle Pearn, Planning & Development Officer
Attachment 1: Body of Report
Attachment 2: Development Plans
Attachment 3: Trunk Infrastructure Report
15.2 Material Change of Use "Industry" (Low Impact Industry) File No. 2011/17798
Prepared by: Danielle Pearn, Planning & Development Officer
Attachment 1: Body of Report
Attachment 2: Development Plans
Attachment 3: DTMR Response
Attachment 4: Trunk Infrastructure Report
Status Reports
16 Executive Services
17 Community Service
17.1 Community Services Report
Prepared by: Larissa Pears, Community Services Administration Assistant
Attachment : Community Services Performance Report
18 Corporate Services
19 Infrastructure
20 Commercial Business
21 Planning & Environment
Next General Meeting
Confidential Items
In accordance with the provisions of section 72 of the Local Government (Operations) Regulation 2010, a local government may resolve to close a meeting to the public and move ‘into Committee’ to discuss confidential items that it’s Councillors or members consider it necessary to close the meeting.
22 Confidential Items
22.1 Mitchell Multi Purpose Health Service Project Management Tender (RFT 12/16)
Classification: Closed Access
Local Government (Operations) Regulation 2010 Section 72(e) contracts proposed to be made by it.
22.2 Community Grants and Assistance Round 2 2011/2012
Classification: Closed Access
Local Government (Operations) Regulation 2010 Section 72(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
23 Councillor Business
Closure
Minutes of the General Meeting of maranoa Regional Council held at Roma Administration Centre on 26 April 2012 commencing at 3.00pm
ATTENDANCE
Mayor Cr. R S Loughnan chaired the meeting with, Deputy Mayor Cr. T G Hartley, Cr. J P Bartels, Cr. J L Chambers, Cr. R J Denton, Cr. W M Newman, Cr. M L Price, Cr. W S Wason, Cr. J S Watson, Chief Executive Officer – Paul Bawden, Director Community Services – Tony Klein, Director Corporate Services – Matthew McGoldrick, Director Planning & Environment – Rob Hayward, Director Infrastructure – Barry Omundson, Corporate Communications Officer – Jane Frith, and Kelly Rogers Minutes Officer in attendance.
GUESTS
Kim Murphy, Mike Harris and Lori Hoffmann representing the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
WELCOME
The Mayor welcomed all present and declared the meeting open at 3.05pm.
APOLOGIES
There were no apologies for the meeting.
Confirmation of Minutes
Resolution No. GM.100.12 Moved Cr Price Seconded Cr Newman
That the minutes of the General Meeting (7-11.04.12) held on 11 April 2012 be confirmed.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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
Kim Murphy – Regional Director, Mike Harris – Project Director and Lori Hoffmann – Communications Officer provided Council an update of progress to date on the replacement of the Maranoa River Bridge at Mitchell and facilitation of Type 2 Road Train access upgrade from Mitchell to Butchers Hill west of Roma. The Mayor thanked attending representatives for their presentation and assistance during the term of Council. |
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 Services
Item Number: 11.1 |
File Number: D12/9880 |
Subject Heading: 2012 Roma Show Council Assistance Request Location: Roma Applicant: Roma Show Society Inc. |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Noela Ward, Manager Community Development |
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Executive Summary: On Thursday 10, Friday 11 and Saturday 12 May 2012, the Roma Show society will host the 126th Annual Roma Show. The Roma Show Society is seeking in-kind assistance from Council and a reduction of hire fees for facilities at Bassett Park. |
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Resolution No. GM.101.12 Moved Cr Denton Seconded Cr Bartels That Council:
1. Approves non financial assistance to a maximum value of $17,200.00 for assistance identified by the Roma Show Society including –
Preparation of Bassett Park prior to the 2012 Roma Show; Delivery of sawdust for bedding in agricultural sections; Provision of plant and operator to spread sawdust into stalls; Provision of plant and operator to unload and load portable panels; Provision, delivery and collection of rubbish bins at Bassett Park; Promotion of the Roma Show on Council’s websites, relevant email contacts and social media;
2. Provide a reduction of $1,000.00 to the Roma Show Bassett Park hire rate of $3,000.00 (excluding GST) as currently prescribed in Council’s Fees and Charges Register and that such a reduction of hire fees shall not exempt the Roma Show Society from payment of applicable bonds and electricity charges.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Manager Community Development |
Corporate Services
Item Number: 12.1 |
File Number: D12/7190 |
Subject Heading: Acquisition of Land - V20728 - Lot 2 on CP M5449, 22 Tyrconnel Street, Mungallala |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Debbie Tully, Administration Manager |
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Executive Summary: A parcel of land in Mungallala situated at 22 Tyrconnel Street owned by D E Munn was offered at auction for arrears of rates. This property did not attract a bid and failed to sell. In order for Council to finalise the ownership of this parcel Council needs to acquire the land by resolution as valueless land. |
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Resolution No. GM.102.12 Moved Cr Watson Seconded Cr Newman That Maranoa Regional Council acquire the parcel of land at 22 Tyrconnel Street, Mungallala, Lot 2 on CP M5449, County Dublin, Parish Tyrconnel in accordance with the process set out in Subdivision 3 of Division 3 of Part 12 of Chapter 2 of Local Government (Finance, Plans and Reporting) Regulation 2010 as valueless land.
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Administration Manager |
Item Number: 12.2 |
File Number: D12/9244 |
Subject Heading: Request for Waiver of Fees and Charges - Roma Water Tower Location: Roma Water Tower, Bowen Street Roma Applicant: Nobaly Ptd Ltd t/a Roma Cabs |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Tanya Mansfield, Manager Risk and Facilities |
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Executive Summary: Nobaly Pty Ltd trading as Roma Cabs have applied to install an aerial and base at the Roma Water Tower and have requested a waiver of the associated annual charges. |
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Resolution No. GM.103.12 Moved Cr Hartley Seconded Cr Wason That Council approves for Nobaly Pty Ltd trading as Roma Cabs to install an aerial on the Roma Water Tower and furthermore not agree to waive the annual licensing fee of $500 per annum.
MOTION LOST 4/5 |
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Delegated Officer |
Manager Risk and Facilities |
Resolution No. GM.104.12 Moved Cr Chambers Seconded Cr Watson
That Council approves for Nobaly Pty Ltd trading as Roma Cabs to install an aerial on the Roma Water Tower and furthermore agree to waive the annual licensing fee of $500 for a period of 12 months.
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Manager Risk and Facilities |
Planning & Environment
Item Number: 15.1 |
File Number: D12/10140 |
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Subject Heading: Application for Material Change of Use (Motel - 12 Units) File No. 2011/17960 Location: 64 Hutton Street, Injune Qld 4455 (Lot 42 on SP209794) Applicant: Douglas George Dark |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Robert Hayward, Director Planning & Environment |
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Executive Summary: This application seeks to carry out a Material Change of Use (Motel – 12 units) on land at 64 Hutton Street, Injune Qld 4454 and described as Lot 42 on SP209794. The proposed development consists of 12 units in 2 accommodation buildings and a caretaker’s residence.
The proposed change is generally consistent with the provisions of the Bungil Shire Town Planning Scheme including the DEOs and Town Zone Code.
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Discussion: Council discussed the importance of the Character of the construction being in line with the surrounding amenity.
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Resolution No. GM.105.12 Moved Cr Chambers Seconded Cr Denton Council approves the application for a Material Change of Use (Motel – 12 units) at 64 Hutton Street, Injune Qld 4454 and described as Lot 42 on SP209794, subject to the following conditions:
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 (Motel – 12 units) in accordance with the approved plans:
Stormwater and Drainage
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Soil erosion and sediment is controlled in accordance with Schedule 6: “Standards for Stormwater Drainage”.
Erosion Control
9. 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.
10. During construction, soil erosion and sediment is to be managed in accordance with Schedule 7: “Standards for Construction Activity”.
Services Provisions
11. The site must be provided with a sewer connection to the reticulated sewerage network, designed in accordance with Schedule 5: “Standards for Sewerage Supply”.
12. The site must be provided with a water connection, up to and including a path cock, to the water distribution network.
13. If the premises is connected to a telecommunications reticulation 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).
14. The premises is to be connected to a reticulated electricity supply in accordance with the relevant service provider’s requirements and specifications along with relevant building standards, requirements and specifications.
Rubbish Collection
15. 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.
16. Waste bins are to be screened within an enclosed bin storage area, in accordance with Plan No. 3335-1.
Access, Roads, Landscaping and Lighting
17. Vehicle crossover to the development site is to be located in accordance with Plan No. 3335-1 Rev B and constructed in accordance with Plan No. CMDG-R-042 Rev B. Existing crossover to the development site is to be removed and kerbing and channelling reinstated. The landowner shall be responsible for construction and maintenance of the vehicle crossover 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. Vehicle manoeuvring areas must be provided on-site in accordance approved Plan No. 3335-7, Vehicle Manoeuvring Template.
19. Provide a total of 13 car parking spaces on the site.
Advice: The Department of Transport and Main Roads requires one car parking space nearest the Hutton Street frontage of the site be designated for staff use only (refer Attachment 2).
20. All carparking 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.
21. Landscaped areas are to be provided at the Hutton Street frontage of the site, as shown on approved Plan No. 3335-1, Site Plan.
22. All landscaping, streetscaping, vehicular access, parking, roads, bikeways, footpaths, street lighting, parks, street plantings, street furniture 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.
23. Services and infrastructure required in connection with the establishment of the approved development must be provided at no cost to Council.
24. Any damage to roads and infrastructure that is attributable to the progress of works on the site or vehicles associated with the development of the site, must be repaired to Council’s satisfaction or the cost of repairs paid to Council.
Avoiding Nuisance
25. 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.
26. All lighting shall be directed or shielded so as to ensure that no glare directly affects nearby properties.
27. Any airconditioning, 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.
28. Construct and maintain a 1.8 metre high acoustic fence along the entire length of the north-east (side), south-west (side) and north-east (rear) boundaries.
Advertising Signs
29. 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.
Character
30. All new buildings shall be in keeping with the character and style of the existing church style building on the site through: a. The use of like materials in their construction; b. The use of complimentary colours to the existing building; c. The use of rooflines of a similar pitch to the existing building; and d. The use of new materials in the construction of the building.
Note: this condition amends plans 3335-4 Rev A and 3335-5 Rev A. Amended plans to be lodged with council to demonstrate compliance prior to building approval is required.
Infrastructure Contributions
31. You shall pay to Council the adopted infrastructure charge of $54,750.00 prior to construction commencing.
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 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
34. All development approval conditions related to the establishment of the approved development must be fulfilled prior to any approved use commencing.
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Delegated Officer |
Director Planning & Environment |
Late item
Item Number: L.1 |
File Number: D12/10835 |
Subject Heading: Mitchell Multi Purpose Health Service project - Maranoa Retirement Village Auxiliary Sub Committee’s proposed floor plan design changes. Location: Mitchell |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Tony Klein, Director of Community Services |
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Executive Summary: The Maranoa Retirement Village Auxiliary Sub Committee seeks amendments to the Mitchell Multi Purpose Health Service project’s floor plans.
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Discussion: Council at length discussed the matter with particular focus around the dates put forward as part of the officer’s recommendation.
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Resolution No. GM.106.12 Moved Cr Newman Seconded Cr Price That Council approves the Maranoa Retirement Village Auxiliary Sub Committee’s proposed amendments to the Mitchell Multi Purpose Health Service project’s floor plan design subject to:
2. Receipt of a bank guarantee for $45,000 by 24 August 2012 or receipt of payment of $45,000 by 24 August 2012 to be held in Trust by Council.
CARRIED 6/3 |
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Director of Community Services |
confidential items
In accord with the provisions of section 72 of the Local Government (Operations) Regulation 2010, 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:-
(d) rating concessions;
(f) starting or defending legal proceedings involving it;
(e) contracts proposed to be made by it;
Resolution No. GM.107.12 Moved Cr Denton Seconded Cr Hartley
That Council close the meeting to the public at 4.09pm.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Cr. Bartels declared an interest in item 22.3 “Material Change of Use – Industry (Medium Impact Industry ERA21, ERA43, Chemical Storage, Pipe Inspection Station & Office) and accommodation units (15 Units and Amenities Block) C12.404,” due to him owning an accommodation facility in Roma and left the Chambers at 4.15pm taking no further part in discussions.
At cessation of discussion on the abovementioned item Cr. Bartels entered the Chambers at 4.19pm.
Resolution No. GM.108.12 Moved Cr Price Seconded Cr Denton
That Council open the meeting to the public at 5.00pm.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Subject Heading: suspension of standing orders
Council adjourned the meeting for a brief recess at 5.01pm
Subject Heading: resumption of standing orders
Council returned from recess at 5.05pm
Item Number: 22.1 |
File Number: D12/3285 |
Subject Heading: Wavier of the Capping Error Amount Location: Roma |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Kirsty Grams, Rates Officer |
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Executive Summary: This report presents a request from the applicant to waive a capping error amount that was charged to the rate assessments.
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Resolution No. GM.109.12 Moved Cr Hartley Seconded Cr Watson That Council does not waive the amount of $144.72 being the capping error charged to the property specified.
CARRIED 8/1 |
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Rates Officer |
Item Number: 22.2 |
File Number: D12/8389 |
Subject Heading: Outstanding Housing Accounts |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Debbie Gelhaar, Revenue Coordinator |
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Executive Summary: The Revenue Coordinator seeks Council’s approval to write off amounts in Accounts Receivable that are 90 + days overdue and considered uneconomical to proceed with Debt Collection.
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Resolution No. GM.110.12 Moved Cr Denton Seconded Cr Price That the Housing Accounts detailed in the report be written off.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Delegated Officer |
Revenue Coordinator |
Cr. Bartels declared an interest in the following item due to him owning an accommodation facility in Roma and left the Chambers at 5.08pm taking no further part in discussion or debate.
Item Number: 22.3 |
File Number: D12/10199 |
Subject Heading: Material Change of Use - Industry (Medium Impact Industry, ERA21, ERA43, Chemical Storage, pipe inspection station & office) and Accommodation Units (15 units & amenities block) C12.404 Location: 69 Beaumont Drive, Roma Qld 4455 (Lots 2 & 3 on RP892984) Applicant: Viking Energy Pty Ltd C/- MJ Hedges Geomeasure Pty Ltd |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Robert Hayward, Director Planning & Environment |
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Executive Summary: On the 24th August 2011 Council issued a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use for Industry (Medium Impact Industry, ERA21 – Motor Vehicle Workshop Operation, ERA43 – Concrete Batching Plant, Chemical Storage, pipe inspection station and office) and Accommodation Units (15 units and amenities block) on land at 69 Beaumont Drive, Roma QLD 4455 and described as Lots 2 & 3 on RP892984.
There were 16 properly made submissions received during the public notification period.
The application was approved subject to a number of conditions which included the limiting of hours of operation.
A Notice of Appeal was lodged by the applicant on the 19th October 2011. The grounds of the appeal were that the conditions limiting the hours of operation were unreasonable and that the application should be approved for 24 hour operation.
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Resolution No. GM.111.12 Moved Cr Price Seconded Cr Chambers The conditions outlined in the applicant’s Mediation Agreement dated 12th December 2011 be refused and that the original decision notice conditions stand as issued.
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Director Planning & Environment |
Cr. Bartels entered the Chambers at 5.10pm.
Item Number: 22.4 |
File Number: D12/10296 |
Subject Heading: Expression of Interest - Roma Recreation Centre Lease |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Matthew McGoldrick, Director of Corporate Services |
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Executive Summary: This report is to provide Council with an update on the Expression of Interest process for the Lease of the Roma Recreation Centre. The Expression of Interest closed on the 2nd of April 2012 and submissions are currently being assessed by an internal Selection panel. It is expected that they will be presented at the Council Meeting on 23 May 2012.
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Resolution No. GM.112.12 Moved Cr Hartley Seconded Cr Newman That Council receive and note the Officer’s report as presented.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Delegated Officer |
Director of Corporate Services |
Item Number: 22.5 |
File Number: D12/10832 |
Subject Heading: Reconstruction of the Mitchell Spa - Awarding of the contract for the works Location: Mitchell - Great Artesian Spa |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Matthew McGoldrick, Director of Corporate Services |
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Executive Summary: Tenders for the reconstruction of the Mitchell Spa were advertised on 2nd March 2012 and Tenders closed on the 27th March, 2012.
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Resolution No. GM.113.12 Moved Cr Watson Seconded Cr Price That reconstruction of the Mitchell Great Artesian Spa be progressed through removal of the existing skin and that based on a clearer scope of works the matter be progressed in accordance with Council’s Purchasing Policy.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Director of Corporate Services |
Item Number: 22.6 |
File Number: D12/11121 |
Subject Heading: Roma Airport Security Screening Services Tender (RFT 12/21) Location: Roma |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Paul Bawden, Chief Executive Officer |
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Executive Summary: Tenders have been called for the provision of security screening services at Roma Airport from 1 July 2012.
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Resolution No. GM.114.12 Moved Cr Bartels Seconded Cr Hartley 1. That Council not accept either tender submitted for Tender RFT 12/21 for the provision of security screening services at Roma Airport.
2. That Council negotiate a short term agreement with Tango Asset Management for a period of three months with an option at the discretion of Council of a one month extension for a price of $90,482 per month (inc GST) and that Council enter into an appropriate agreement with Tango Asset Management for the provision of services.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Chief Executive Officer |
MAYORAL, MINUTE
The Mayor thanked all Councillors for their commitment and contribution during the first term of Council. He further acknowledged the efforts of outgoing Councillors’ Deputy Mayor Cr. Hartley and Cr. Bartels who will not be contesting the upcoming Election and wished contesting Councillors all the best in their bid to represent the incoming Council.
Attending Councillors also acknowledged the work and support of the Mayor, fellow Councillors and Staff.
CLOSURE
There being no further business, the Mayor thanked Council for their attendance and declared the meeting closed at 5.16pm.
These Minutes are to be confirmed at the next General Meeting of Council to be held on 23 May 2012, at Roma Administration Centre.
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Minutes of the Statutory/Post Election Meeting of maranoa Regional Council held at Roma Administration Centre on 16 May 2012 commencing at 9.00am
ATTENDANCE
Mayor Cr. R S Loughnan chaired the meeting with, Deputy Mayor Cr. W S Wason, Cr. J L Chambers, Cr. R J Denton, Cr. P J Flynn, Cr. W M Newman, Cr. C J O’Neil, Cr. M L Price, Cr. D J Schefe, Chief Executive Officer – Paul Bawden, Director Community Services – Tony Klein, Director Infrastructure – Barry Omundson, Director Corporate Services – Matthew McGoldrick, Director Planning & Environment – Rob Hayward, Corporate Communications Officer – Jane Frith, and Kelly Rogers Minutes Officer in attendance.
GUESTS
Gallery members were in attendance at the meeting.
WELCOME
The Chief Executive Officer welcomed all present and declared the meeting open at 9.15am.
APOLOGIES
There were no apologies for the meeting.
Business
Item Number: 3.1 |
File Number: D12/12684 |
Subject Heading: Declaration of Poll Location: Not applicable Applicant: Not applicable |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Paul Bawden, Chief Executive Officer |
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Executive Summary: It is customary that Council considers the Returning Officer’s Report on the outcome of the Local Government Election. |
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Moved Cr Wason Seconded Cr Price That Council receives and notes the Declaration of Poll report as presented.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Chief Executive Officer |
Item Number: 3.2 |
File Number: D12/12707 |
Subject Heading: Administration of Declaration of Office to the Mayor and Eight (8) Councillors Location: Maranoa Regional Council area Applicant: Not applicable |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Paul Bawden, Chief Executive Officer |
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Executive Summary: As prescribed under Section 169 of the 2009 Local Government Act the Mayor and Councillors elect must undertake a declaration of office prior to commencing duties of office.
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Discussion: Each Councillor Elect individually undertook the Declaration of Office as required under the Local Government Act 2009.
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Moved Cr Schefe Seconded Cr Flynn That Council receives and notes the report on Administration of Declaration of Office to the Mayor and Eight Councillors as presented.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Delegated Officer |
Chief Executive Officer |
Item Number: 3.3 |
File Number: D12/12894 |
Subject Heading: Appointment of Deputy Mayor Location: Maranoa Regional Council area Applicant: Not Applicable |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Paul Bawden, Chief Executive Officer |
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Executive Summary: As prescribed under Section 175 of the Local Government Act 2009, a local government must, at its first meeting after conclusion of the quadrennial election appoint a Deputy Mayor.
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Discussion: The Mayor called for nominations to the position of Deputy Mayor.
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Moved Cr O’Neil Seconded Cr Denton That on receipt of the nomination from the floor Council resolves that Cr. Scott Wason be the Deputy Mayor of Maranoa Regional Council.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Delegated Officer |
Chief Executive Officer |
Item Number: 3.4 |
File Number: D12/13131 |
Subject Heading: Setting of Meeting Dates and Times Location: Not Applicable Applicant: Not Applicable |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Paul Bawden, Chief Executive Officer |
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Executive Summary: This report has been prepared to enable Council to consider the day and time for holding Council Meetings.
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Moved Cr O’Neil Seconded Cr Newman That Council approves the following actions:-
a) The General (Ordinary) meetings be held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, commencing at 9.00am;
b) The General Meetings be held at Council’s Roma Administration Centre.
CARRIED 8/1 |
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Chief Executive Officer |
Item Number: 3.5 |
File Number: D12/13100 |
Subject Heading: Persons Enrolled on Electoral Role who failed to vote in the 2012 Local Government Quadrenial Election Location: Not Applicable Applicant: Not Applicable |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Paul Bawden, Chief Executive Officer |
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Executive Summary: This report advises Council of the actions the Electoral Commission (ECQ) may take in determining action against those persons enrolled on the Electoral Role, however failed to vote. |
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Moved Cr Wason Seconded Cr Chambers That Council receive and note the officer’s report on persons who failed to vote in the 2012 Local Government Quadrennial Election as presented.
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That ECQ be advised that Council in the circumstances recommends that no action be taken against those persons enrolled on the Electoral Role, who failed to vote.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Chief Executive Officer |
Item Number: 3.6 |
File Number: D12/13081 |
Subject Heading: Elected Member Legal Costs and Insurance cover Location: Not Applicable Applicant: Not Applicable |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Paul Bawden, Chief Executive Officer |
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Executive Summary: Under legislation Maranoa Regional Council provides cover for Councillors under their insurance policies when Councillors are discharging their civic duties. |
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Moved Cr Denton Seconded Cr Chambers That Council receives and notes the presented Certificates of Currency that covers Councillors for public liability, professional indemnity and Councillor’s liability arising out of, or in connection with, the Councillor’s performance of his/her civic duties.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Delegated Officer |
Chief Executive Officer |
Item Number: 3.7 |
File Number: D12/13069 |
Subject Heading: Election of Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Executive District Representatives Location: Not Applicable Applicant: Not Applicable |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Paul Bawden, Chief Executive Officer |
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Executive Summary: Correspondence has been received from LGAQ calling nominations for election of district Representatives to the Association’s Executive for the period 2012/16. |
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Moved Cr Denton Seconded Cr Wason That Council receives and notes the letter received from the Local Government Association of Queensland dated 27 April 2012,and;
That Cr. Robert Loughnan is the nominated Executive District representative (Zone 5 – South West) for the Local Government Association of Queensland from Maranoa Regional Council.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Delegated Officer |
Chief Executive Officer |
Item Number: 3.8 |
File Number: D12/13130 |
Subject Heading: Councillor Remuneration Location: Not Applicable Applicant: Not Applicable |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Paul Bawden, Chief Executive Officer |
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Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to advise Council of the Local Government Remuneration and Discipline Tribunal determination on remuneration to be paid in 2012 to Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors. |
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Moved Cr Flynn Seconded Cr Newman That Council receive and note the officer’s report on Councillor Remuneration as presented.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Delegated Officer |
Chief Executive Officer |
Item Number: 3.9 |
File Number: D12/12971 |
Subject Heading: Councillor Participation in Superannuation |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Donald Wells, Manager Human Resources |
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Executive Summary: Councillors are not regarded as employees for taxation and superannuation purposes. This means a Council is generally not obliged to pay superannuation contributions for its Councillors or deduct income tax from Councillor Remuneration paid. This unique situation means Councillors are required to decide how Maranoa Regional Council should treat their status. |
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Moved Cr Flynn Seconded Cr Price As per section 226 of the Local Government Act 2009 an individual Councillor can determine to participate in the Maranoa Regional Council superannuation scheme.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Delegated Officer |
Manager Human Resources |
The Mayor invited all incoming Councillors to address those present at the meeting. Each Councillor in turn delivered a personal address, followed by the Mayor as is customary at the commencement of a new term of Council.
CLOSURE
There being no further business, the Mayor thanked Council for their attendance and declared the meeting closed at 9.37am.
These Minutes are to be confirmed at the next General Meeting of Council on 23 May 2012.
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Officer Report
Meeting: General 23 May 2012 |
Date: 2 April 2012 |
Item Number: 11.1 |
File Number: D12/8934 |
Subject Heading: Maranoa Retirement Village Fire Safety Compliance
Classification: Open Access
Name of Applicant:
Location: Mitchell
Author & Officer’s Title: Annette Gallagher, Community Care Coordinator
Executive Summary: With recent changes to the Building Act 1975 (Chapter 7A – fire safety for residential care buildings), Council has an obligation to install an automatic fire suppression sprinkler system or significantly increase staff/resident ratios by 1 September 2016 at the Maranoa Retirement Village.
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That Council consider its options to meet compliance requirements for the Maranoa Retirement Village as it relates the Building Act 1975.
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Body of Report:
There have been recent changes to the Building Act 1975 (chapter 7A – fire safety for residential care buildings). The Department of Local Government and Planning (Buildings Codes Queensland) have recently completed an inspection program of the Maranoa Retirement Village as it relates to these changes.
The inspection process has revealed three non-compliances for the Maranoa Retirement Village as it relates to the Fire Safety regulations. All three non-compliances relate to the installation of automatic sprinklers system and staff to resident ratios.
The non-compliances are related to the MP2.3 – Fire Safety in Existing Residential Care Buildings (pre June 2007) performance criteria P1 Fire suppression, smoke compartmentation and evacuation support. This section states:
“A residential care building has adequate fire suppression provided to control the development and spread of fire, or measures to prevent the spread of smoke from fire to maintain tenable conditions in evacuation routes during a fire, appropriate to:
(a) The size and height of the building; and
(b) High risk fire areas in the building; and
(c) The number, mobility and any other characteristics of the occupants that may affect their ability to evacuate the building in an emergency; and
(d) The number of responsible persons available to assist with occupant evacuation”
The Maranoa Retirement Village is a category 2 building type C and requires a management procedure which includes:
1. The building’s fire and evacuation plan must indicate that the minimum staff to resident ratio is 1:10 and the building has an automatic sprinkler system or
2. The building fire and evacuation plan indicates that the minimum staff to
Resident ratio of 1:5.
The implications for Maranoa Retirement Village will be that in order to comply, Council will be required to install an automatic sprinkler system and maintain a staff to resident ratio of 1:10 or adjust the staff to resident ratio to 1:5. At present Maranoa Retirement Village has the capacity for seventeen residents and therefore, when at capacity there will be requirement to have a minimum of four staff at all times.
In accordance with the residential care buildings inspection program report, Maranoa Regional Council is required to comply with the new regulations as outlined above by 1 September 2016.
Council resolved on 25 May 2011 to decommission the Maranoa Retirement Village on completion of the Mitchell Multi Purpose Health Service (MPHS) ten bed aged care facility. The expected completion date for this facility is in the first half of 2013, which is prior to the September 2016 compliance date.
Consultation (internal/external):
Aged Care Consulting
Melissa Wathen
Tony Klein
Neil Heyer
Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.):
Safety – The Maranoa Retirement Village has an outstanding record in relation to fire safety which incorporates a range of ongoing management and mitigation measures to minimise risks.
Policy Implications:
Workplace Health and Safety
Financial Resource Implications:
Automatic Sprinkler system - $250,000 to $300,000 (minimum and approximate)
Staffing implications of a 1:5 staff to resident ratio – approximately an additional $400,000 in staffing costs annually
Link to Corporate Plan:
Corporate Plan 2009-2013 — 8.4.7(b) To undertake the operation of Council’s aged care facility in accordance with appropriate industry standards.
Supporting Documentation:
Nil
Report authorised by:
Melissa Wathen, Manager Social Development
Officer Report
Meeting: General 23 May 2012 |
Date: 12 April 2012 |
Item Number: 11.2 |
File Number: D12/10001 |
Subject Heading: 2012 Keep Maranoa Beautiful Post Event Report
Classification: Open Access
Name of Applicant:
Location:
Author & Officer’s Title: Heidi Schutt, Community Development Coordinator - Injune
Executive Summary: A Post Project Report on the 2012 Keep Maranoa Beautiful Project delivered throughout the Maranoa Region during the month of March 2012.
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That Council receive and note the Officer’s Report on 2012 Keep Maranoa Beautiful Project as presented.
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Body of Report:
Background:
Keep Maranoa Beautiful is an annual campaign that sees Council join forces with the community in a bid to keep our region beautiful.
Maranoa Regional Council’s Keep Maranoa Beautiful Project was developed in 2010 and was designed to incorporate some of the principles of the Ergon Energy Tidy Towns Competition and increase the awareness and importance of the environment to the liveability of the Maranoa Region. Additionally the project aims include broad environmental and educational programs for all residents and businesses.
The 2012 Keep Maranoa Beautiful Project was delivered across the region during the month of March. The aim of the 2012 project was to encourage residents to take pride in their communities and participate in area cleanup activities and other environmental awareness initiatives including sustainable gardening and energy conservation. To achieve this, Clean Up Australia events were hosted across the region in line with either the nationally recognised Clean Up Schools Day on 2 March 2012 or Clean Up Australia Day on 4 March 2012. Council also conducted a free kerbside clean up across the region which was designed to encourage residents to undertake their own household and property cleanup. Sustainable gardening workshops were delivered in the major towns across the region and Earth Hour was promoted to encourage the involvement of local residents in this international initiative hosted on 31 March 2012.
It is important to note that the program outlined below which was delivered to the community through the 2012 Keep Maranoa Beautiful Project was scaled back considerably compared to the scope of the original planned project due to the major flood event the region experienced during early February. It is also suspected that the flood event impacted greatly on attendance at the various planned initiatives and also the amount of waste that was put out to be cleaned up through Operation Clean Up.
The 2012 Keep Maranoa Beautiful Program:
Clean Up Australia Day Events:
Clean Up Australia Day events were scheduled to occur on 2 and 4 March 2012 in line with the nationally recognised Clean Up Schools Day and Clean Up Australia Day. The clean up events hosted across the region this year boasted high attendance with many of the sites reporting a reduced amount of rubbish being collected in comparison to previous years. Participation at this event increased markedly in the areas that partnered with their local schools. Across the region, it has been noted that 532 people participated in Clean Up Australia Day events this year.
Operation Clean Up:
Council conducted a free kerbside clean up across the region which was designed to assist residents with having a big clean up around their houses and yards and to also have unwanted car bodies removed. This element of the program was extremely successful however it was difficult to establish a final amount of waste removed through this project due to the flood event and subsequent rains delaying the removal of rubbish in affected towns.
March in Your Patch:
This element of the project was delivered by Council’s Parks and Gardens Foreman (Roma) Konrad Crawford and involved participants in interactive sessions about ways they could develop their sustainable gardening practises while also attending to the health of their garden soil and rehabilitating their gardens after the prolonged wet period. These sessions were run in Roma, Mitchell, Injune, Surat and Yuleba with many of the workshops being held in a community garden setting.
Earth Hour:
Council lead by example and participated in Earth Hour by making a big effort across all the offices to ensure all unnecessary lighting and appliances in Council buildings were turned off over the Earth Hour weekend.
Marketing of Project Program:
The project program was communicated through the region via print media editorial, advertising and a range of additional marketing initiatives including:
· Editorial Coverage through local media
· Bottle Tree Bulletin Community Newsletter
· Flyers mailed to all householders in the Maranoa Region
· Insertion into School Newsletters
· Radio Advertising
· Newspaper Advertising
· On-air Radio Interview with Mayor
· Facebook Page
· Council Website
· Council Messages on Hold
· Multimedia Screen in Customer Service Area
· Emails to Community Contact Lists
· Street Stops
· Promotion at community meetings
Feedback:
· Positive feedback received about the program
· Have the Maranoa Regional Council Operations crews in the smaller communities collect their statistics from Operation Clean Up so that this information can be used for comparative measures
· Attendees to the March in Your Patch Workshops reported that the name of the workshop should have been more simplistic (eg. Gardening Workshops) so that people knew exactly what to expect from the sessions
· What appears to work well is encouraging more involvement from the community to lead the different events, both from individual volunteers, as well as partnering with community organisations. This is something to be considered when organising future events
· Conduct a stakeholders meeting to gather feedback and suggestions for implementation of the 2013 project and establish ideas on how to increase the involvement from the community
Consultation (internal/external):
Tony Klein – Director Community Services
Noela Ward – Manager Community Development
Nicola Gear – Community Development Coordinator (Surat)
Jane Fenton – Community Development Coordinator (Mitchell)
Mark McDevitt – Community Development Coordinator (Roma)
Kelly Rogers – Executive Coordinator
Jane Frith – Corporate Communications Officer
Lauren Fraser – Executive Services
Peter Weallans – Manager Construction and Maintenance
Stephen Mow – Manager Utilities and Waste
Noel Kerr – Senior Overseer – Roma and Injune
Julian McEwan – Senior Overseer - Utilities
Konrad Crawford – Parks and Gardens Foreman (Roma)
Ted Scott – Constructions Foreman (Roma)
Steve Murray – Operations Overseer (Injune)
Ritchie Hamilton & Andrew Hughes – Operations Overseer (Mitchell)
Mark Worland – Operations Overseer (Surat)
Bob Dean – Operations Overseer (Yuleba)
Kay Crosby – Manager Environmental Health
Casey Volz – Assistant Environmental Health
Ollie Dowd – Work Place Health and Safety
Principals of all schools within the region
Local Community Organisations
Annie Thompson – Senior Project Officer – Community – Clean Up Australia Day
Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.):
Nil
Policy Implications:
Workplace Health and Safety and Risk Management
Financial Resource Implications:
$6,707.74 as per the 2011 / 2012 Regional Keep Maranoa Beautiful (Community Services) Budget, however this amount does not include the assistance provided by the Infrastructure Department for the Operation Clean Up initiative estimated at $80,000.
Link to Corporate Plan:
Corporate Plan 2009-2013 — 8.4.3(a) To develop community capacity and encourage community engagement so as to address identified needs and opportunities to enhance the quality of life and wellbeing for residents of our region
Supporting Documentation:
Nil
Report authorised by:
Noela Ward, Manager Community Development
Officer Report
Meeting: General 23 May 2012 |
Date: 8 May 2012 |
Item Number: 15.1 |
File Number: D12/12682 |
Subject Heading: Material change of Use - "Dual Occupancy" (File No. 2011/17902)
Classification: Open Access
Name of Applicant: Forde Builders Pty Ltd C/- Precinct Urban Planning
Location: 32 South Street, Roma Qld 4455 (Lot 3 on RP207624)
Author & Officer’s Title: Danielle Pearn, Planning & Development Officer
Executive Summary: Forde Builders Pty Ltd seek approval for a Material Change of Use to establish a Dual Occupancy at 32 South Street, Roma, on land described as Lot 3 on RP207624.
The application is subject to Impact Assessment against the relevant provisions of Roma Town Planning Scheme 2006. No submissions were received during the public notification period (16/01/2012 – 08/02/2012).
The proposed development is consistent with the Desired Environmental Outcomes (DEOs) and Urban Area Code contained in the Roma Town Planning Scheme 2006.
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Body of Report:
Refer to Attachment 1.
Consultation (internal/external):
MRC Engineering Department (Internal)
Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.): The applicant has appeal rights under SPA against the decision of Council.
Policy Implications: The application generally accords with the Policy position of Roma Town Planning Scheme.
Financial Resource Implications: Any conditions imposed will be at the cost of the applicant.
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 |
D12/13200 |
2View |
Development Plans |
D12/12881 |
3View |
Trunk Infrastructure Report |
D12/13465 |
Report authorised by:
Body of Report |
The applicant seeks approval for a Material Change of Use to establish a Dual Occupancy on land situated at 32 South Street, Roma. The development site is located within the Residential Zone and comprises an area of 766m2. Adjoining the site to the east, south and west, and on the opposite side of South Street to the north, are residential allotments occupied by single storey dwellings.
Figure 1 – Site Locality
The development involves the establishment of two attached units each containing three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a single garage. The proposed units are limited to a single storey and five metres in height. The development comprises a total floor area of 214.3m2, equating to approximately 28% site coverage.
Vehicle access to the development site will be obtained via a concrete cross-over from South Street. In addition to the two garages, three visitor car parking spaces will be provided onsite. Internal car parking, driveway and manoeuvring areas will be sealed with an impervious surface.
Site landscaping will consist of a mix of landscaped gardens and turfed areas. Gardens will be established adjacent to the front property boundary and along either side of the driveway. Unsealed areas of the site, including the private open space areas provided for the units, will be turfed.
Definition of Use and Assessment Status:
The Roma Town Planning Scheme defines the use as a “Dual Occupancy”, meaning: any premises used as two (2) only dwelling units which are attached.
The application is subject to Impact Assessment against the relevant provisions of Roma Town Planning Scheme 2006. No submissions were received during the public notification period (16/01/2012 – 08/02/2012).
Assessment against the Planning Scheme:
The Desired Environmental Outcomes (DEOs) are based on ecological sustainability
established by the 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 town are protected.
The development site is situated within the Roma town area and is not located in proximity to areas of environmental significance.
(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 development site is situated in an established urban area and will not adversely impact on biodiversity, water or air quality. Appropriate stormwater disposal measures will be conditioned as part of the approval to minimise potential adverse impacts on water quality.
(iv) Places of historical and indigenous cultural heritage and social significance are protected, maintained and enhanced.
The site is not identified as, or located in proximity to, places of historical, cultural or social significance and will not impact on such places.
(b) Economic
(i) Business and commercial development shall be located within the Commercial Zone to promote and strengthen the existing central Business District
(ii) The Central Business District (CBD) or inner core of the commercial Zone is intended to contain the more intensive commercial uses. Entertainment facilities and tourist accommodation will also be favoured within and adjacent to the CBD to provide a central focus of activity and promote vitality after office hours.
(iii) Beautification and improved parking facilities will enhance the efficiency, attractions and vitality of the Town CBD.
The development is for a residential use within a residential area, and is not located in proximity to the CBD. The development does not involve any business or commercial activities and will not adversely impact on the integrity of development within the Commercial Zone.
(iv) Tourism will be promoted with significant economic and social benefits to the town as a regional centre with close association with the oil and gas industry and the proximity of the Carnarvon National Park.
The subject site is not located in proximity to the Carnarvon National Park or a tourism activity. The development involves a small scale residential use located in a residential area and as such, will not adversely impact on the economic or social function of the town.
(v) Industry, business and employment opportunities are improved and appropriately located to service the community and region, and encourage economic activity within the local area.
The development is a residential use and therefore will not adversely impact on industry, business or employment opportunities in the local area.
(c) Community Well-Being & Lifestyle
(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 development site is located in an established urban area with convenient access to infrastructure and services.
(ii) 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 located in proximity to major water cycle or electricity infrastructure and is situated an appropriate distance from road and rail corridors so as not to impact on the integrity of these networks.
(iii) Rural residential and urban residential development occurs in distinct localities that provide a sense of community, amenity, services, and a safe, affordable living environment, whilst maintaining the rural amenity of the Town Area.
The proposed development is located within an established residential area with access to services. The development will contribute to the residential character of the locality and maintain the amenity of the town area.
(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 proposed development will increase the range of housing available in Roma through the provision of two dwelling units which will have access to town services and facilities.
(vi) Community well being is not compromised by inappropriate development that impacts upon noise levels, traffic volume, lighting levels, local amenity.
The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the Residential Zone and will be conditioned to maintain appropriate levels of amenity for the area.
The Overall Outcomes and relevant Performance Criteria of the Urban Area Code are examined below:
Overall Outcomes of the Urban Area:
(a) Roma is a focus for a range of business, industrial, tourist, community and recreational activity in the local government area;
The proposed development will provide residential accommodation to support a range of activities in Roma Town.
(b) Business and commercial development is located primarily in the CBD to provide central and accessible services to the local government area;
The proposal is for a residential development situated within the Residential Zone.
(c) The residential and heritage character and amenity of the Urban Area is retained;
The premises will be constructed with a pitched roofline and cladded exterior finish, contributing to an aesthetically pleasing building design. The proposed building, together with onsite landscaping, will enhance the character and amenity of the streetscape and surrounding neighbourhood.
(d) Safe and convenient access for pedestrians and cyclists is maintained and enhanced;
The development proposal is for a low intensity use that will not adversely impact on the safety and convenience of cyclist or pedestrian movements in proximity to the site.
(e) Residential (including Rural Residential) development occurs where there is no adverse impact on Good Quality Agricultural Land;
The development site is located within an established urban area and is not situated in proximity to Good Quality Agricultural Land.
(f) Residential development is buffered from the existing and proposed road and rail corridors to minimise any detrimental impact;
The proposed development is located an appropriate distance from the existing road and rail corridors and therefore will not adversely impact the operation of these networks.
(g) Residential development accommodates a range of housing types and allotment sizes, and provides a safe and pleasant living environment, with adequate access to community services and is located in the residential preferred areas shown on the Urban Area Maps in the appendices;
The proposed development is located in an established residential area with appropriate access to community services. The development will increase housing diversity in Roma town.
(h) The expansion of residential development occurs in areas where it is most cost effective to supply physical infrastructure, such as water, sewerage, roads and electricity;
The development site is located within an established residential area with infrastructure
available to service the proposed use.
(i) Efficient and equitable access to social infrastructure, such as schools, neighbourhood shopping, community services, public transport services, and parks are provided in residential areas;
The development site is located in an established residential area with efficient and equitable access to social infrastructure.
(j) Industrial development is located in the Industrial Zone of the town (see maps in appendices);
(k) Impacts of industrial uses are required to be within acceptable limits and uses are undertaken in sustainable manner consistent with the amenity and character of the area concerned;
The proposal does not involve industrial development.
(l) Small scale business, community and emergency services are provided for the needs of the local community;
The proposed development does not involve any business, community or emergency services.
(m) All Areas other than the Commercial Zone are protected from shopping centre and other forms of commercial development.
The proposed development is located within the Residential Zone and is considered an appropriate use of the subject land.
Performance Criteria of the Urban Area:
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A. For all of the Town Area
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Infrastructure PC 1 Electricity Premises are provided with a supply of electricity adequate for the activity.
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The proposed development is located in an established urban area with access to electrical infrastructure. |
PC 2 Water supply Premises are provided with an adequate volume and supply of water for the activity.
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The proposed development is located in an established urban area with reticulated water supply available. |
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.
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The proposed development is located in an established urban area with reticulated sewerage available. |
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. (d) |
Stormwater/inter-allotment drainage will be collected and discharged in accordance with Schedule 6: “Standards for Stormwater Drainage”. This will be imposed as a condition of approval. |
PC 5 Vehicle Access Vehicle access is provided to a standard appropriate for the use.
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Vehicle access to the development site will be provided via a sealed driveway crossover from South Street. |
PC 6 Density The density of residential activities does not impact adversely on the residential amenity of the town.
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The dual occupancy will occupy approximately 28 % of the total site area. The development is a low density use that will not adversely impact on the residential amenity of the town. |
PC 7 Parking and manoeuvring Vehicle parking and service vehicle provision is adequate for the use whilst ensuring both safe and functional operation for motorists and pedestrians.
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The development incorporates provision for five on site car parking spaces in accordance with the requirements of Schedule 2: Standards for roads, car parking, access and manoeuvring areas.
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PC 8 Roads All weather road access is provided between the premises and the existing road network.
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All access, car parking and manoeuvring areas will be sealed with an approved impervious surface ensuring all weather access to the adjoining road network. |
PC 9 State Controlled Roads State Controlled Roads are maintained and enhanced as a link between major centres.
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The proposed development is not contiguous to a State controlled road and will not impact on its function as a link between major centres. |
PC 10 Development Adjacent to State Controlled Roads Development adjacent to State Controlled Roads is located to ensure safe and efficient use of the highway and maintain the integrity of the highway as a commuter link.
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Not Applicable - The development site is not located adjacent to a State controlled road.
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PC 11 Noise Sensitive Development Noise sensitive developments (residential, educational and community) must ensure that road traffic noise levels are appropriately managed to achieve acceptable levels of amenity.
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The proposed development is consistent with the surrounding residential land uses and will not be adversely impacted by noise generated from road traffic. |
PC 12 Development in the Vicinity of Aerodrome Development (a) does not adversely affect the operation of the aerodrome; (b) is designed and located to achieve a suitable standard of amenity for the proposed activity; and (c) does not restrict the future operational demands of the aerodrome.
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Not Applicable - The proposed development is not in the vicinity of the aerodrome. |
PC 13 Development in the Vicinity of Aerodrome The development of premises does not cause an obstruction or other potential hazard to aircraft movement associated with the aerodrome by way of: (a) the physical intrusion of buildings or other structures into the Obstacle Limitation Surface; (b) attracting birds or bats to the area which could cause or contribute to bird strike hazard; (c) providing very bright lighting or lighting similar to aerodrome lighting which can distract or confuse pilots; (d) interfering with navigation or communication facilities; (e) emissions that may affect pilot visibility or aircraft operations; or (f) transient intrusions into the aerodromes operational space.
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Not Applicable - The proposed development is not in the vicinity of the aerodrome. |
PC 14 Gas and Oil Pipelines Buildings are located at an appropriate distance from pipelines to ensure community safety and operation of the use is not compromised.
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The site is situated in an established residential area and is located an appropriate distance from gas and oil pipelines.
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PC 15 Refuse Tips and Effluent Treatment Plants Premises are located at an appropriate distance from refuse tips and effluent treatment plants to ensure community safety and operation of the uses are not compromised.
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The site is not in the vicinity of refuse tips or effluent treatment plants. |
PC 16 Rail Corridors Development is at an appropriate distance from the rail corridor so as not to prejudice safety, speed or intended role of the existing and proposed rail corridors.
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The development will be established amongst existing residential land uses, approximately 200 metres from the rail corridor. The proposed use will not adversely impact on the function or operation of the rail corridor. |
PC 17 Noise Attenuation Development adjoining the rail corridor is protected from the impact of noise.
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Not Applicable – The site does not adjoin a rail corridor. |
2. Environment PC 18 Watercourses Development ensures the maintenance of riparian areas and water quality including protection from off-site transfer of sediment.
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Not Applicable – The site is not located in proximity to any watercourses. |
PC 19 Protected Areas Development is undertaken to ensure areas of significant biodiversity and habitat value are protected.
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Not Applicable – The site is not located in proximity to areas of significant biodiversity or habitat value.
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PC 20 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 on the extent and magnitude of flooding. |
Not Applicable - The development site is not located within the 1 in 100 year flood overlay. |
PC 21 Air Emissions Air emissions from premises do not cause environmental harm or nuisance to adjoining properties or sensitive land uses.
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The proposed development will not cause environmental harm or nuisance from air emissions. |
PC 22 Noise Emissions Noise emissions from premises do not cause environmental harm or nuisance to adjoining properties or sensitive land uses.
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The proposed development is a small scale residential use that is not expected to generate excessive noise emissions. |
PC 23 Water Quality The standard of effluent and/or stormwater runoff from premises ensures the quality of surface water is suitable for: (a) the biological integrity of aquatic ecosystems; (b) recreational use; (c) supply as drinking water after minimal treatment; (d) agricultural use; or industrial use; and (e) Minimises nuisance or harm to adjoining land owners
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The development will incorporate appropriate stormwater disposal for the proposed use. This will be imposed as a condition of approval.
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PC 24 Excavation and Filling Excavation and filling of land ensures: (a) that both the amenity and safety of users of the site and adjacent land holdings; and (b) soil erosion is kept to a minimum with remedial works.
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Conditions of approval will require any excavation and filling to be undertaken in accordance with Schedule 8: Standards for Construction Activity. |
PC 25 Construction Activities Both erosion control and silt collection measures are undertaken so as to ensure protection of environmental values during construction.
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During construction, soil erosion and sediment will be managed in accordance with Schedule 8: “Standards for Construction Activity”. |
PC 26 Bushfire Hazard Area Development maintains the safety of people and property by avoiding areas of High or Medium Bushfire hazard or mitigating the risk through: (a) the siting of buildings ensuring setbacks from hazardous vegetation are maximised and elements 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
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The proposed development is not located within a Medium or High Bushfire Hazard Area. |
PC 27 Character Buildings Development adjacent to buildings identified as heritage or character buildings within Schedule 9 incorporates design features, materials and details that blend with the existing character of the adjoining buildings and/or place.
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Not Applicable – The development is not located near to heritage or character buildings. |
PC 28 Cultural Heritage The significance of known places of indigenous and/or cultural heritage value is retained.
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The development is not located in proximity to any places of known indigenous or cultural heritage value. |
B. For the Residential Zone
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a) Residential Development – Dwelling House, Dual occupancy and Accommodation Units
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PC 29 Height The height of residential buildings is compatible with and complementary to the character of the urban environment. |
The proposed development is limited to 5 metres and a single storey in height, consistent with the character of the area.
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PC 30 Site Coverage and Setbacks (a) Residential building design and siting maintains the character of the locality in terms of building bulk. (b) Residential buildings are located to ensure the local amenity and streetscape are protected and enhanced.
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AS 30.1 The proposed site cover is 214.3m2 equating to 28% of the total site area.
AS 30.2 – AS 30.4 The proposed development will be setback in excess of 7 metres from the South Street frontage of the site. The proposal achieves setbacks of 4.05 metres and 6 metres from the eastern and western side boundaries respectively. A relaxation of the rear (southern) boundary clearance to 3.58 metres is required for the development to achieve compliance with the minimum car parking requirements for a dual occupancy use. A relaxation of the rear boundary setback will not adversely impact on the residential amenity of the area.
AS 30.5 - AS 30.7– Not Applicable – The development is not for Accommodation Units.
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PC 31 Residential amenity For Dual Occupancies and Accommodation Units: The location and design of dual occupancies provides for adequate privacy, sunlight, ventilation and open space.
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Solid screen fencing will be erected along the side and rear boundaries of the site. Fencing will also be established internally within the site to provide private open space for residents of the dwelling units. Buildings will be designed to achieve adequate ventilation and natural lighting.
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PC 32 Landscaping For Dual Occupancies and Accommodation Units: Landscaping on the site should be: (a) visually pleasing and create an attractive environment; (b) located to take account of the direction of the breezes and sun; and (c) located to give privacy and buffering from any potential incompatible uses. Located to avoid interference with electricity lines and infrastructure. |
Landscaped gardens will be provided adjacent to the front property boundary and alongside the driveway adjacent to the western boundary and side wall of the building. Unsealed areas of the site, including the unit courtyards, will be turfed. Site landscaping will contribute to the amenity of the local streetscape and provide privacy for residents of the development.
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a) Residential Development – Outbuildings
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PC 33 Residential Outbuildings Residential amenity is to be maintained. |
The development does not incorporate individual outbuildings. |
Assessment Summary:
The proposed development complies with the planning scheme DEOs and Urban Area Code. The development is a suitable use of the subject property and is consistent with the intent of the Residential Zone.
Officer Report
Meeting: General 23 May 2012 |
Date: 9 May 2012 |
Item Number: 15.2 |
File Number: D12/12897 |
Subject Heading: Material Change of Use "Industry" (Low Impact Industry) File No. 2011/17798
Classification: Open Access
Name of Applicant: Probuild Civil (QLD) Pty Ltd
Location: 23 East Street, Wallumbilla QLD 4428 (Lot 1 on RP846105)
Author & Officer’s Title: Danielle Pearn, Planning & Development Officer
Executive Summary: The applicant seeks temporary approval (6 months) for a Material Change of Use for Low Impact Industry on land situated at 23 East Street, Wallumbilla Qld 4428.
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Officer’s Recommendation: The application for Material Change of Use – “Industry” (Low Impact Industry) at 23 East Street, Wallumbilla, be approved subject to the following conditions:
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 a Material Change of Use – “Industry” (Low Impact Industry) in accordance with the approved plans:
4. This approval permits the use of Lot 1 on RP846105 for Low Impact Industry, as defined, and shall not include any other uses identified as assessable development in the planning scheme, unless a further and distinct development approval has been sought and obtained for such use.
5. Services and infrastructure required in connection with the establishment of the approved development must be provided at no cost to Council.
6. All landscaping, streetscaping, vehicular access, parking, roads, bikeways, footpaths 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.
7. Any damage to roads and infrastructure that is attributable to the progress of works on the site or vehicles associated with the development of the site must be repaired to Council’s satisfaction or the cost of repairs paid to Council.
8. All operations of the approved use are to occur between the hours of 6am and 6pm.
9. The approved use is permitted to operate for a period of six (6) months from commencement of the use. After this period, the land is to be reinstated to its original condition.
Stormwater and Drainage
10. 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.
11. Post-development stormwater runoff flows from the development site are not to exceed pre-development stormwater runoff flows to adjoining properties.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. Major and minor event stormwater drainage to be provided for the development site in accordance with AS3500 (relevant sections) and Queensland Urban Drainage Manual (QUDM).
Erosion Control
16. Soil erosion and sediment is to be controlled in accordance with Soil Erosion and Sediment Control: Engineering Guidelines for Queensland Construction Sites.
17. 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.
Services
18. The development is to be connected to the 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), at no cost to the Council.
19. The site must be provided with an on-site effluent disposal system designed in accordance with On Site Sewerage Code DNRM AS1547.2000.
20. A management plan is to be prepared and lodged with the Council to ensure effluent pump-out is undertaken on regular basis.
21. The development is to be connected to a reticulated electricity supply in accordance with the relevant service provider’s requirements and specifications along with relevant building standards, requirements and specifications.
22. If the development is connected to a telecommunications reticulation 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).
23. All services installation, including sewer, water, 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.
Car parking, Access & Manoeuvring
24. Vehicles entering and exiting the development site shall be able to enter and leave in forward gear only. No reversing out of development site will be permitted. Vehicle manoeuvres in this regard are to be totally contained within the development boundaries.
25. Provide a minimum of twenty six (26) on site car parking spaces in accordance with the approved drawing: Issue A “Site Compound Area” dated 04 October 2010 and Schedule 2 - Standards for Roads, Car parking, Access and Manoeuvring Areas.
Waste Storage and Disposal
26. The storage and disposal of waste including effluent, must not have an adverse effect on the surrounding areas and must not cause an environmental nuisance to neighbouring properties.
27. All refuse, including effluent, is to be removed from the site by a licensed waste contractor.
28. Waste containers shall be placed 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.
Dust Nuisance
29. The release of dust and/or particulate matter resulting from the activity must not cause an environmental nuisance to any dust sensitive place.
Avoiding Nuisance
30. The proposed development must not cause nuisance 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. There must not be unreasonable or sustained levels of noise or odour during normal working hours and no nuisance is to be caused to adjoining properties and occupiers by way of noise or odour during non-working hours.
32. 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.
33. The approved development and the premises are to be maintained in a clean and tidy condition.
34. 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.
35. All lighting shall be directed or shielded so as to ensure that no glare directly affects nearby properties.
Advertising Signs
36. Any proposed advertising signage is subject to a further development approval unless compliant with the self-assessable development provisions of the planning scheme. Any free-standing advertising signage or structure proposed to be constructed on site shall be designed by an RPEQ (Structural) Engineer and certification provided for both design and construction.
Trunk Infrastructure Charges
37. An infrastructure contribution, in accordance with Council’s adopted Priority infrastructure Plan, of $6,917.00 is payable to the Council. The stated charge is to be paid within 30 days of the development permit taking effect.
No Cost to Council
38. 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.
39. 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.
40. All civil and related work shall be designed and supervised by Registered Professional Engineers of Queensland (RPEQ) who are competent in the construction of the works.
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Body of Report:
Refer to Attachment 1.
Consultation (internal/external):
Department of Transport and Main Roads (Concurrence Agency)
Local Government Planning Alliance (External Consultant)
Acting Manager Utilities & Waste (Internal)
Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.):
The applicant has appeal rights under SPA against any decision of Council.
Policy Implications:
The development is a temporary use for disaster relief, however as the subject site is within the Residential Zone it is appropriate to apply infrastructure charges and conditions in order to regulate the activity.
Financial Resource Implications:
Any conditions imposed will be at the cost of the applicant.
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 |
D12/13156 |
2View |
Development Plans |
D12/13216 |
3View |
DTMR Response |
D12/13235 |
4View |
Trunk Infrastructure Report |
D12/13464 |
Report authorised by:
Body of Report |
Probuild Civil (QLD) Pty Ltd seek temporary approval for a Material change of use to operate a Low Impact Industry at 23 East Street, Wallumbilla. The application was lodged in response to an Enforcement Notice issued by Council as a result of the premises being used for assessable activities without the necessary development permits in place.
Probuild Civil (QLD) Pty Ltd have been engaged by the Department of Transport and Main Roads to repair and rehabilitate the Warrego Highway between Jackson and Roma as part of the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) scheme. The current project duration is six months, however this may be subject to extension should the scope of works be increased or inclement weather force delays in construction.
The subject site is zoned Residential and located on the corner of the Warrego Highway and East Street, on the eastern outskirts of Wallumbilla. The site comprises an area of 5749m2 and is currently occupied by a single dwelling orientated towards the East Street frontage. The site is surrounded by Residential Zoned land, however both adjoining properties located to the north and east, are utilised for industrial purposes, including a Council storage yard and agricultural business.
Figure 1 – Site Locality
The development will occupy 3167m2 of the total site area for short term use as a compound for site offices and storage of minor equipment associated with the project. The facilities contained within the compound will include:
- 1 main site office building
- 4 secondary office buildings
- 1 crib hut
- 1 ablution block
- 1 geotechnical office
- 2 containers
As the proposed use is temporary in nature, all proposed buildings are demountable structures.
Should the scope of works for the project increase, resulting in a need for the development to operate for an extended period, the applicant will be required to seek an extension of the approval period from Council prior to the approval period lapsing.
Definition of Use and Assessment Status:
The Roma Town Planning Scheme 2006 defines the use as “Industry” (Low Impact Industry):
"Industry" means any premises used for any of the following operations:
(i) (a) any manufacturing process whether or not such process results in the production of a finished article; or
(b) the breaking up or dismantling of any goods or any goods or any articles for trade, sale or gain, as ancillary to any business; or
(c) repairing and servicing of articles including vehicles, machinery, buildings or other structures, laundering of articles but not including on-site work on buildings or other structures; or
(d) any operation connected with the installation of equipment and services and the extermination of pests but not including on site work on buildings or other structures or land; or
(e) treating waste material; or
(f) the storage or sale of any solid, liquid or gaseous fuel where such storage is not for a purpose separately defined herein; or
(g) any process of testing and analysis; and
(ii) when conducted on the same land as any of the above operations-
(a) the storage of goods used in connection with or resulting from any of the above operations; or
(b) the provision of amenities for persons engaged in such operations; or
(c) the sale of goods, resulting from such operations; or
(d) any work of administration or accounting in connection with such operations.
The term does not include extractive industry or other use defined separately in this section:
“Low Impact Industry” - means any industrial activity which is not classified as an environmentally relevant activity by the Environmental Protection Act 1994 or which is a level 1 or 2 ERA and is devolved to Council, and which in the opinion of Council is unlikely to:
(i) cause any interference with the amenity of adjoining areas as a result of traffic generation, hours of operation, appearance, the emission of noise, vibration, light, odours, fumes, steam, soot, ash, dust, waste products, electrical interference or otherwise;
(ii) impose a load on any public utility greater than that which is required for the normal development of the locality in which the industry is carried on; and
(iii) result in impacts beyond the boundaries of the site due to the materials or processes involved or the products or wastes produced.
The term includes:
(a) the ancillary storage of flammable or combustible liquids in accordance with the Dangerous Goods Safety Management Regulation 2001, Part 4 Flammable and Combustible Liquids, but not in quantities that would require licensing under that regulation; and
(b) activities commonly referred to as service trades or service industry.
Public Notification was carried out from 11 November 2011 – 2 December 2011. 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 will not result in the removal of any vegetation and will not impact on 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 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 development site is situated in an established urban area and will not adversely impact on biodiversity, water or air quality. Appropriate stormwater treatment measures will be conditioned as part of the approval to minimise potential adverse impacts on water quality.
(iv) Places of historical and indigenous cultural heritage and social significance are protected, maintained and enhanced.
The site is not identified as, or located in proximity to places of known historical, cultural or social significance.
(b) Economic
(i) Good Quality Agricultural Land is protected as a major economic resource for the region.
The development site is located within the Wallumbilla town area and is not identified as Good Quality Agricultural Land.
(ii) Key Resource Areas, extractive resources, petroleum, gas and mineral resources are protected as a major economic resource for the region.
The development site is located within the Wallumbilla town area and is not in proximity to, nor does it contain any key resource areas, extractive resources, petroleum, gas and mineral resources.
(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 involves the establishment of a storage compound and administration buildings to support NDRRA flood damage restoration works within the Maranoa region. The development is located in close proximity to the Wallumbilla town centre and will support economic activity in the local area through an increase in workforce during the course of the project.
(iv) Rural business opportunities are improved to protect and value-add to the existing rural based economy.
The proposed development is does not involve a rural business activity.
(c) Community Well-Being & Lifestyle
(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 development site is located in an established urban area with convenient access to infrastructure and services.
(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 proposed development involves a low impact industrial activity that will operate on a temporary basis to support flood damage restoration works on the Warrego Highway. The development site is zoned Residential, yet subject to decreased levels of residential amenity due to the presence of industrial land uses on adjoining properties and its proximity to the Warrego Highway. The proposed use is not dissimilar to other uses in the area and will not adversely affect the rural amenity of the locality. Acceptable levels of residential amenity will be maintained for the existing dwelling on the site through the limited hours of operation, separation distance from the lease area and screen fencing.
The proposed use is temporary in nature and will not prejudice the role and identity of Wallumbilla as a main business and community centre within the shire. The development site will be reinstated to its former condition following completion of the roadworks project.
(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 located in close proximity to rail, water cycle or electricity infrastructure networks and does not involve a sensitive land use. The Department of Transport and Main Roads has assessed the impact of the proposed use on the State-controlled road network and has imposed conditions accordingly.
(iv) The adverse effects from natural and other hazards, including bushfires are minimised.
The development site is located within the town area and 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 will not impact on the range of housing types, services and facilities within the community. The proposal involves the establishment of an operations base to facilitate road restoration works, intended to improve the function of the Warrego Highway between Jackson and Roma.
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 Yuleba so as to support a range of business, industrial, tourist, community and recreational activities;
The development site is situated within the Wallumbilla township and is centrally located within the area to be covered by the NDRRA roadworks project. The compound will be utilised for administration and storage activities, supporting the restoration of the Warrego Highway as a primary commuter link within the shire. Business, industrial, tourist, community and recreational activities will not be adversely impacted by the development.
(b) protects the rural and heritage character and amenity of the locality;
Buildings incorporated in the development will be of single storey demountable form. Although this building style is not in keeping with the rural and heritage character of the area, the proposed use will operate for only a short term period. Conditions of approval will require the development site to be reinstated to its former condition after the NDRRA roadworks project is complete.
(c) provides safe and convenient access for pedestrians and cyclists;
The development will maintain safe and convenient access for pedestrians and cyclists passing the site, through the provision of onsite vehicle manoeuvring areas and two-way access to East Street and the Warrego Highway. This will allow vehicles to manoeuvre within the site and exit in a forward direction.
(d) has no adverse impact on Good Quality Agricultural Land;
The development site is located within the Wallumbilla township and is not identified as Good Quality Agricultural Land.
(e) occurs in areas where it is most cost effective to supply physical infrastructure, such as water, sewerage, roads and electricity;
The development site is located within an established urban area with access to necessary physical infrastructure. Infrastructure and services required to accommodate the development, will be provided at no cost to Council.
(f) is located, designed and operated in a manner that protects and enhances commercial scale, intensity, form and character;
The proposed development will operate for a short term period and will not adversely impact on the scale, intensity and character of commercial activities within the local area.
(g) maintains the environment, including the soil, air and water compatible with healthy natural systems and public health and safety;
The proposed development is located within an established urban area and will maintain soil, air and water quality to a standard compatible with healthy natural systems and public health and safety.
(h) does not prejudice or impact adversely on other uses including those within other zones;
The development involves a low impact industry use located adjacent to the Warrego Highway and in proximity to existing industrial land uses within the Wallumbilla township. The proposed use has a short term lifespan and will not adversely impact on other uses within the local area.
(i) has appropriately designed access to the road network and traffic generated by the development does not impact adversely on the local road network;
Access to the development site will be provided via the Warrego highway and East Street to facilitate vehicle manoeuvring within the site. The Department of Transport and Main Roads has assessed the impacts of the development on the road network and has conditioned the development accordingly.
(j) protects areas and sites of conservation importance, including cultural and high landscape values;
The site is not identified as being in proximity to sites of conservation importance.
(k) is undertaken in an orderly and logical sequence to achieve efficient provision of infrastructure, including social infrastructure;
The site is located within the Wallumbilla town area and is provided with sufficient infrastructure for the proposed use. The location of the development site will allow for orderly development within the township as the proposed use is consistent with the existing industrial land uses in the locality. The use of the premises for industrial purposes is temporary. The development site will revert back to its original use following the completion of the NDRRA roadworks project.
(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 development site is not identified as being subject to flooding. Appropriate stormwater collection and treatment devices will protect people and premises from such a natural event.
(m) 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 serviced with appropriate urban infrastructure including water supply, stormwater disposal, onsite sewerage disposal system, electricity and telecommunications.
(n) does not impact adversely on infrastructure.
The development will be connected to the existing reticulated water and electricity supply provided to the site. Effluent generated from the use will be collected in holding tanks and removed from the site for disposal on an ongoing basis for the duration of the use.
Two-way vehicle access to the site will be provided via the Warrego Highway and East Street, allowing vehicles to exit the site in a forward direction. Traffic movements associated with the use will comprise primarily of light vehicles. Service vehicles will access the site on a less frequent basis for deliveries and waste collection.
The application was assessed by the Department of Transport and Main Roads as a concurrence agency, who have conditioned the development to minimise impacts on the road network.
Conditions of approval will require any infrastructure works necessary to facilitate the development to be undertaken at the developer’s cost.
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 Town Zone Code |
Assessment responses |
A. For all the Town Zone |
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1. Infrastructure |
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PC 1 Electricity Premises are provided with a supply of electricity adequate for the activity. |
The proposed development will be connected to reticulated electricity supply. This requirement 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. |
The proposed development will be connected to reticulated water supply and onsite water storage tanks to ensure an adequate volume and supply of water for the proposed use. |
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. |
Effluent generated from the use will be collected in effluent holding tanks on the site and removed from the property for disposal on a regular basis.
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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 will be collected and discharged in accordance with Schedule 5: “Standards for Sewerage Supply”. This will be included as a condition of approval. |
PC 5 Vehicle Access Vehicle access is provided to a standard appropriate for the use. |
All-weather vehicle access to the site will be provided via the Warrego Highway and East Street. |
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 development incorporates 26 onsite car parking spaces including six car parking spaces for persons with disabilities. Provision for service vehicle access and parking is provided within the site to cater for deliveries and waste removal.
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PC 7 Roads All weather road access is provided between the premises and the existing road network. |
Not Applicable - The proposed development does not involve the construction of new roads. |
PC 8.1 Highways The Warrego Highway is maintained and enhanced as a link between major centres. |
The Department of Transport and Main Roads has assessed the impacts of the development on the Warrego Highway and imposed conditions in order to maintain the function and integrity of the highway as a primary commuter link. |
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 development site has two-way vehicle access to the Warrego Highway and East Street. Internal vehicle manoeuvring areas are provided to allow vehicles to manoeuvre within the site and exit in a forward direction. The Department of Transport and Main Roads as a Concurrence Agency, has imposed conditions on the development to ensure the safety and efficiency of the Warrego Highway is maintained. |
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 a noise sensitive use and will not be adversely impacted by road traffic noise levels.
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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 subject site is not within 100 metres of a gas or oil pipeline. |
PC10 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.
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The subject site is not within 500 metres of any boundary to 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.
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The proposed development is sufficiently separated from the rail corridor to the south of the site and will not prejudice its intended role or operation. |
PC 11.2 Noise Attenuation Development adjoining the rail corridor are protected from the impact of noise. |
The site is setback approximately 80 metres from the railway corridor located south of the Warrego Highway. The proposed use is an industrial activity and will not be adversely impacted by noise generated from the rail corridor. |
2. Environment |
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PC 12 Watercourses Development ensures the maintenance of riparian areas and water quality including protection from off-site transfer of sediment. |
Not Applicable – The site is not located in proximity to any watercourses. |
PC 13 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. |
Not Applicable – The site is not identified as being subject to flooding. |
PC 14 Air Emissions Air emissions from premises do not cause environmental harm or nuisance to adjoining properties or sensitive land uses. |
The proposed development involves a low impact industry use comprising a storage facility and administration activities. The development will not cause environmental harm or nuisance from air emissions. |
PC 15 Noise Emissions Noise emissions from premises do not cause environmental harm or nuisance to adjoining properties or sensitive land uses. |
The proposed use involves a low impact activity that will operate between the hours of 6am and 6pm. Vehicle traffic associated with the use will comprise primarily of light vehicles and will not result in any greater noise emissions than those generated by the Warrego Highway adjacent to the site. Noise emissions from the development will not adversely impact on the local amenity. |
PC 16 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. |
The development will be conditioned to incorporate appropriate stormwater collection and disposal for the premises.
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PC 17 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 involve any filling or excavation of the land. |
PC 18 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”. |
PC 19 Character Buildings Development adjacent to buildings identified as heritage or character buildings incorporates design features, materials and details that blend with the existing character of the precinct. |
Not Applicable – The site is not in proximity to buildings identified as heritage or character buildings. |
PC 20 Cultural Heritage The significance of known places of indigenous and/or cultural heritage value is retained. |
Not Applicable – The site is not in proximity to any known places of indigenous and/or cultural heritage value. |
B. For the Residential Precinct |
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PC21 The height of residential buildings is compatible with and complementary to the character of the urban environment.
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The proposed development will be limited to a single storey and 3.5 metres in height above ground level. |
PC22 (a) Residential building design and siting maintains the character of the locality in terms of building bulk. (b) Residential buildings are located to ensure the local amenity and streetscape are protected and enhanced. |
The development site will be occupied by various demountable buildings including offices, ablutions facilities, a crib hut and storage containers. The total building footprint will occupy approximately 12 % of the lease area of 3167m2. The development will be screened from the existing residential use on the site and will not adversely impact on the local amenity. |
PC23 The density of residential activities does not impact adversely on the residential amenity of the town.
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Not Applicable - The proposed development is not for residential activities. |
PC24 Residential outbuildings are designed and located in a manner that ensures amenity is maintained.
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Buildings associated with the use will be screened from the existing dwelling on the site through the provision of colorbond fencing. Buildings will be sited adjacent to the eastern boundary of the site to provide maximum separation from residential land uses in proximity to the site. |
PC25 For Dual Occupancies: The location and design of dual occupancies provides for adequate privacy, sunlight, ventilation and open space. |
Not Applicable – The proposed development is not for Dual Occupancies. |
PC26 For Dual Occupancies: Landscaping on the site should be: (a) visually pleasing and create an attractive environment; (b) located to take account of the direction of the breezes and sun; and located to give privacy and buffering from any potential incompatible uses. |
Not Applicable – The proposed development is not for Dual Occupancies. |
For Non Residential Activities Located in the Residential Precinct |
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PC27 Non residential activities are located so as: (a) not to impact adversely on the residential amenity of the residential precinct; (b) not to prejudice the consolidation of like no residential activities in other more appropriate areas; and (c) not to prejudice the landscape values of the town. |
The development is located on a corner allotment with the lease area setback from the existing dwelling on the site and screened by a colorbond fence. Although the development site adjoins Residential Zoned land to the east, these properties are occupied by similar intensity industrial land uses. Given the proposed use will operate on a temporary basis and is not dissimilar to other uses in the locality, the development will not adversely impact on residential amenity nor prejudice the consolidation of like non-residential uses in other areas.
The development site will be restored to its former condition following completion of the NDRRA project. |
PC28 Non residential activities are of an appropriate scale to protect the residential amenity of the residential precinct, and do not prejudice the operation and viability of other uses or activities in the residential precinct or other precincts.
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The development involves the establishment of single storey buildings occupying only a small percentage of the lease area. The development will operate for a short term period and will not prejudice other uses in the Residential Zone or other zones.
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PC29 Non residential activities are operated so as to ensure they do not impact adversely on residential amenity. |
Operations of the proposed use will occur between the hours of 6am and 6pm. The site will be utilised for low intensity activities including administration and storage. The development will be screened from the single dwelling adjacent to the lease area and will not adversely impact on residential amenity. |
Assessment Summary:
Although the subject site is located within the Residential Zone, the proposed use is consistent with, and of similar intensity to the existing industrial land uses in the locality. The site has decreased levels of residential amenity due to its proximity to the Warrego Highway and presence of existing industrial land uses on adjoining properties.
The development is a low intensity use that will maintain an acceptable level of residential amenity for the existing residential land uses in the area. The proposed use is a temporary operation that will cease on completion of the NDRRA project. The use of the land will then revert back to residential and the development site will be restored to its former condition.
Status Report
Meeting: General 23 May 2012 |
Date: 18 April 2012 |
Item Number: 17.1 |
File Number: D12/10558 |
SUBJECT HEADING: Community Services Report
Classification: Open Access
Report compiled by: Larissa Pears, Community Services Administration Assistant
Month & Year of Report: March 2011
Name of Department: Community Services Department
Executive Summary: This quarterly status report is presented to Council to provide a statistical summary of the organisation’s performance in delivering Community Development and Social Development services.
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That Council receive and note the Officer’s report as presented.
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This performance report provides information and statistics on Community Development and Social Development services provided in the first quarter of 2012.
Supporting Documentation:
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Community Services Performance Report |
D12/10120 |
Report authorised by:
Melissa Wathen, Manager Social Development
Tony Klein, Director of Community Services
Community Services Performance Report |
1. Library Services
Graph 1: Comparison of Circulation Transactions
(Total number of circulation transactions).
Comments (if any): The circulations for Mungallala in February are down due to citrix being down during and after flooding. Some February figures are included in March as this is when they could be entered into the system.
Community Services Performance Report |
2. Art Galleries
Graph 2: Comparison of Art Galleries Patronage
(Total number of patrons to visit art galleries).
Comments (if any): The disparity between the gallery statistics will very much depend on the popularity of the exhibition on display at any one time.
Community Services Performance Report |
3. QGAP Services
Graph 3: Comparison of QGAP services usage
(Total number of QGAP service users).
Comments (if any): It is important to note that many QGAP transactions are seasonal and dependant on local industry, such as permits to move machinery heavy machinery such as harvesters.
Community Services Performance Report |
4. Non-Financial Assistance
Non-Financial Community Assistance – January 2012 to March 2012
Organisation |
Nature of Request |
Assistance $ Value |
Approval Status |
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Injune Ballet Group |
Hire of Injune Supper Room (18 uses) |
$1098.00 |
Approved Category 2 |
Injune Ballet Group |
Injune Camp draft |
Hire of Injune Supper Room |
$61.00 |
Approved |
Injune Camp draft |
Rural Financial Counselling Service |
Hire of Injune Memorial Hall and Multi Purpose Complex |
$133.60 |
Approved |
Rural Financial Counselling Service |
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Total Approved |
$1,292.60 |
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Not Approved |
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Total Approved YTD |
$11,314.85 |
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Total Not Approved YTD |
$5,148.95 |
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Comments (if any): The Roma Community Development Coordinator position was vacant during the month of March.
5. Maranoa Housing
Rural Housing Service Centre, Specialised Housing Services, Santos Rental Relief, Tenant Advice and Advocacy Service (TAASQ), and Council Housing
Graph 4: Maranoa Housing comparison of client assistance contacts
(Total number of client contacts (including telephone, email, written) where assistance was provided by Officers).
Comments (if any):
Community Services Performance Report |
6. Employability
Graph 5: Employability comparison of client assistance contacts
(Total number of client contacts (including telephone, email, written) where assistance was provided by Officers).
Comments (if any): Please note that in Jan to Mar 2011 Charleville and Dalby figures are included in Other.
7. Maruma-Li Mari Outreach Service
Graph 6: Maruma-Li Mari Outreach Service comparison of client assistance contacts
(Total number of client contacts (including telephone, email, written) where assistance was provided by Officers).
Comments (if any): Please note that in Jan to Mar 2011 St George, Goondiwindi and Cunnamulla figures are included in Other.
Community Services Performance Report |
8. Community Support Service
Community Support and Emergency Relief
Graph 7: Community Support Service comparison of client assistance contacts
(Total number of client contacts (including telephone, email, written) where assistance was provided by Officers).
Comments (if any):
Community Services Performance Report |
9. Family Support Service
Graph 8: Family Support Service comparison of client assistance contacts
(Total number of client contacts (including telephone, email, written) where assistance was provided by Officers).
Comments (if any): The Family Support Service has been without a Facilitator for the period of Jan to Mar. Recruitment is currently underway, but has so far been unsuccessful.
Community Services Performance Report |
10. Community Care
Wallumbilla Community Care, Surat Community Care, Roma Home Maintenance and Transport, and Maranoa Retirement Village
Graph 9: Community Care Summary of Client Assistance Contacts
(Total number of client contacts (including telephone, email, written) where assistance was provided by Officers).
Comments (if any):
Community Services Performance Report |
11. Maranoa Early Learning
Graph 10: Maranoa Early Learning Summary of Children Contacts
(Total number of client contacts (including telephone, email, written) where assistance was provided by Officers).
Comments (if any): Please note that Maranoa Early Learning started reporting separately to Community Care in June 2011