Agenda of City Planning Committee Meeting

Agenda (Open Portion)

City Planning Committee Meeting

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8/8/2022

City Planning Committee Meeting (Open Portion) held Monday, 8 August 2022 at 5:00 pm in the Council Chamber, Town Hall.

This meeting of the City Planning Committee is held in accordance with a Notice issued by the Premier on 31 March 2022 under section 18 of the COVID-19 Disease Emergency (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020.

The title Chief Executive Officer is a term of reference for the General Manager as appointed by Council pursuant s.61 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Tas).

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor H Burnet (Chairman)

Alderman J R Briscoe

Councillor W F Harvey

Alderman S Behrakis

Councillor M Dutta

Councillor W Coats

NON-MEMBERS

Lord Mayor Councillor A M Reynolds

Alderman M Zucco

Alderman Dr P T Sexton

Alderman D C Thomas

Councillor J Fox

Councillor Dr Z Sherlock

Apologies:

Leave of Absence: Nil.

1. Co-Option of a Committee Member in the event of a vacancy

2. Confirmation of Minutes

The minutes of the Open Portion of the City Planning Committee meeting held on Monday, 25 July 2022 and the Special City Planning Committee meeting held on Monday, 1 August 2022, are submitted for confirming as an accurate record.

3. Consideration of Supplementary Items

Ref: Part 2, Regulation 8(6) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.

Recommendation

That the Committee resolve to deal with any supplementary items not appearing on the agenda, as reported by the Chief Executive Officer.

4. Indications of Pecuniary and Conflicts of Interest

Ref: Part 2, Regulation 8(7) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.

Members of the Committee are requested to indicate where they may have any pecuniary or conflict of interest in respect to any matter appearing on the agenda, or any supplementary item to the agenda, which the Committee has resolved to deal with.

5. Transfer of Agenda Items

Regulation 15 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.

A Committee may close a part of a meeting to the public where a matter to be discussed falls within 15(2) of the above regulations.

In the event that the Committee transfer an item to the closed portion, the reasons for doing so should be stated.

Are there any items which should be transferred from this agenda to the closed portion of the agenda, or from the closed to the open portion of the agenda?

6. Planning Authority Items - Consideration of Items With Deputations

In accordance with the requirements of Part 2 Regulation 8(3) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015, the Chief Executive Officer is to arrange the agenda so that the planning authority items are sequential.

In accordance with Part 2 Regulation 8(4) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015, the Committee by simple majority may change the order of any of the items listed on the agenda, but in the case of planning items they must still be considered sequentially – in other words they still have to be dealt with as a single group on the agenda.

Where deputations are to be received in respect to planning items, past practice has been to move consideration of these items to the beginning of the meeting.

RECOMMENDATION

That in accordance with Regulation 8(4) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015, the Committee resolve to deal with any items which have deputations by members of the public regarding any planning matter listed on the agenda, to be taken out of sequence in order to deal with deputations at the beginning of the meeting.

Item No. 7.1.1

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7.1 Applications under the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015

7.1.1 369 Huon Road, South Hobart - Partial Demolition, Alterations and Swimming Pool

PLN-22-124 - FILE REF: F22/76971

Address: 369 Huon Road, South Hobart

Proposal: Partial Demolition, Alterations and Swimming Pool

Expiry Date: 7 September 2022

Extension of Time: Not applicable

Author: Victoria Maxwell

REcommendation

That pursuant to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, the Council approve the application for partial demolition, alterations, and swimming pool at 369 Huon Road South Hobart TAS 7004 for the reasons outlined in the officer’s report and a permit containing the following conditions be issued:

GEN

The use and/or development must be substantially in accordance with the documents and drawings that comprise PLN22124 369 HUON ROAD SOUTH HOBART TAS 7004 Final Planning Documents except where modified below.

Reason for condition

To clarify the scope of the permit.

PLN s1

The northern end of the pool must be:

1. excavated to a depth of 700mm below existing ground level; and

2. the wall height reduced to no more than 2.87m above existing ground level.

Advice:

The amended plans dated 12/07/2022 are considered to meet this condition.

Reason for condition

To reduce the visual impacts of the bulk and scale of the boundary wall to the eastern neighbour.

PLN s2

The existing deck between the patio and pool structure must be retained, and the wall length of the pool structure must be reduced to no more than 9m.

Advice:

The amended plans dated 12/07/2022 are considered to meet this condition.

Reason for condition

To reduce the visual impacts of the bulk and scale of the boundary wall to the eastern neighbour.

PLN s3

The surface on the eastern neighbour's side of the wall must be finished with the same stonefacing as indicated for the north eastern and north western elevations.

Reason for condition

To reduce the visual impacts of the bulk and scale of the boundary wall to the eastern neighbour.

ENV 1

Sediment and erosion control measures sufficient to prevent sediment from leaving the site must be installed prior to any disturbance of the site, and maintained until all areas of disturbance have been stabilized or revegetated.

Advice:

For further guidance in preparing a Soil and Water Management Plan – in accordance with Fact sheet 3 Derwent Estuary Program click here.

Reason for condition

To avoid the sedimentation of roads, drains, natural watercourses, Council land that could be caused by erosion and runoff from the development, and to comply with relevant State legislation.

ADVICE

The following advice is provided to you to assist in the implementation of the planning permit that has been issued subject to the conditions above. The advice is not exhaustive and you must inform yourself of any other legislation, bylaws, regulations, codes or standards that will apply to your development under which you may need to obtain an approval. Visit the Council's website for further information.

Prior to any commencement of work on the site or commencement of use the following additional permits/approval may be required from the Hobart City Council.

BUILDING PERMIT

You may need building approval in accordance with the Building Act 2016. Click here for more information.

This is a Discretionary Planning Permit issued in accordance with section 57 of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993.

PLUMBING PERMIT

You may need plumbing approval in accordance with the Building Act 2016, Building Regulations 2016 and the National Construction Code. Click here for more information.

NOISE REGULATIONS

Click here for information with respect to noise nuisances in residential areas.

WASTE DISPOSAL

It is recommended that the developer liaise with the Council’s Cleansing and Solid Waste Unit regarding reducing, reusing and recycling materials associated with demolition on the site to minimise solid waste being directed to landfill.

Further information regarding waste disposal can also be found on the Council’s website.

FEES AND CHARGES

Click here for information on the Council's fees and charges.

DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG

Click here for dial before you dig information.

Attachment a: PLN-22-124 - 369 HUON ROAD SOUTH HOBART TAS 7004 - Planning Committee or Delegated Report ⇩

Attachment b: PLN-22-124 - 369 HUON ROAD SOUTH HOBART TAS 7004 - CPC Agenda Documents ⇩

Attachment c: PLN-22-124 - 369 HUON ROAD SOUTH HOBART TAS 7004 - Planning Referral Officer Cultural Heritage Report ⇩

Attachment d: PLN-22-124 - 369 HUON ROAD SOUTH HOBART TAS 7004 - Amended Plans ⇩

Item No. 7.1.2

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7.1.2 393 Huon Road, South Hobart - Partial Demolition, Alterations and Extension

PLN-22-63 - FILE REF: F22/76964

Address: 393 Huon Road, South Hobart

Proposal: Partial Demolition, Alterations and Extension

Expiry Date: 31 August 2022

Extension of Time: Not applicable

Author: Cameron Sherriff

REcommendation

That pursuant to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, the City Planning Committee, in accordance with the delegations contained in its terms of reference, approve the application for partial demolition, alterations and extension, at 393 Huon Road 7004, South Hobart for the reasons outlined in the officer’s report and a permit containing the following conditions be issued:

GEN

The use and/or development must be substantially in accordance with the documents and drawings that comprise PLN2263 393 HUON ROAD SOUTH HOBART TAS 7004 Final Planning Documents except where modified below.

Reason for condition

To clarify the scope of the permit.

ENG sw4

The new stormwater connection must be constructed and existing abandoned connections sealed by the Council at the owner’s expense, prior to the first occupation.

Detailed engineering drawings must be submitted and approved as part of an application for a new stormwater connection, prior to the issuing of any approval under the Building Act 2016 or commencement of works (whichever occurs first). The detailed engineering drawings must include:

1. the location of the proposed connection;

2. the size of the connection appropriate to satisfy the needs of the development; and

3. the long section of the drainage system to address the proposed charge system works properly with the designed driving head.

All work required by this condition must be undertaken in accordance with the approved detailed engineering drawings.

Advice:

The applicant is advised to submit detailed design drawings via the Council’s City Life Division’s application for a new stormwater connection. If detailed design to satisfy this condition is submitted via the planning condition endorsement process there may be fees associated with the assessment, and once approved the applicant will still need to submit an application for a new stormwater connection with the Council’s City Life Division.

Where building / plumbing approval is also required, it is recommended that documentation to satisfy this condition is submitted well before submitting documentation for building/plumbing approval. Failure to address planning condition requirements prior to submitting for building/plumbing approval may result in unexpected delays.

Reason for condition

To ensure the site is drained adequately.

ENG 5

The number of car parking spaces approved to be used on the site is number two (2).

Reason for condition

To ensure the provision of parking for the use is safe and efficient.

ENG 1

Any damage to council infrastructure resulting from the implementation of this permit, must, at the discretion of the Council:

1. Be met by the owner by way of reimbursement (cost of repair and reinstatement to be paid by the owner to the Council); or

2. Be repaired and reinstated by the owner to the satisfaction of the Council.

A photographic record of the Council's infrastructure adjacent to the subject site must be provided to the Council prior to any commencement of works.

A photographic record of the Council’s infrastructure (e.g. existing property service connection points, roads, buildings, stormwater, footpaths, driveway crossovers and nature strips, including if any, preexisting damage) will be relied upon to establish the extent of damage caused to the Council’s infrastructure during construction. In the event that the owner/developer fails to provide to the Council a photographic record of the Council’s infrastructure, then any damage to the Council's infrastructure found on completion of works will be deemed to be the responsibility of the owner.

Reason for condition

To ensure that any of the Council's infrastructure and/or siterelated service

connections affected by the proposal will be altered and/or reinstated at the owner’s full cost.

ENV 1

Advice:

For further guidance in preparing a Soil and Water Management Plan – in accordance with Fact sheet 3 Derwent Estuary Program click here.

Reason for condition

To avoid the sedimentation of roads, drains, natural watercourses, Council land that could be caused by erosion and runoff from the development, and to comply with relevant State legislation.

ADVICE

Prior to any commencement of work on the site or commencement of use the following additional permits/approval may be required from the Hobart City Council.

BUILDING PERMIT

You may need building approval in accordance with the Building Act 2016. Click here for more information.

This is a Discretionary Planning Permit issued in accordance with section 57 of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993.

PLUMBING PERMIT

You may need plumbing approval in accordance with the Building Act 2016, Building Regulations 2016 and the National Construction Code. Click here for more information.

STORMWATER

Please note that in addition to a building and/or plumbing permit, development must be in accordance with the Hobart City Council’s Infrastructure By law. Click here for more information.

FEES AND CHARGES

Click here for information on the Council's fees and charges.

DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG

Click here for dial before you dig information.

Attachment a: PLN-22-63 - 393 HUON ROAD SOUTH HOBART TAS 7004 - Planning Committee or Delegated Report ⇩

Attachment b: PLN-22-63 - 393 HUON ROAD SOUTH HOBART TAS 7004 - CPC Agenda Documents ⇩

Item No. 7.1.3

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7.1.3 2/31 Poets Road, West Hobart and Common Land of Parent Title - Change of Use to Visitor Accommodation

PLN-22-351 - FILE REF: F22/77376

Address: 2/31 Poets Road, West Hobart and Common Land of Parent Title

Proposal: Change of Use to Visitor Accommodation

Expiry Date: 17 August 2022

Extension of Time: Not applicable

Author: Mark O’Brien

REcommendation

That pursuant to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, the Council approve the application for change of use to visitor accommodation, at 2/31 Poets Road, West Hobart 7000, for the reasons outlined in the officer’s report and a permit containing the following conditions be issued:

GEN

The use and/or development must be substantially in accordance with the documents and drawings that comprise PLN22351 2/31 POETS ROAD WEST HOBART TAS 7000 Final Planning Documents, except where modified below.

Reason for condition

To clarify the scope of the permit.

PLN 18

Prior to the commencement of the approved use, a management plan for the operation of the visitor accommodation must be submitted and approved as a Condition Endorsement, to the satisfaction of the Council's Director City Life. The management plan must include measures to limit, manage and mitigate unreasonable impacts upon the amenity of long term residents. These measures must include, but are not limited to, the following requirements:

1. To limit, manage, and mitigate noise generated as a result of the visitor accommodation.

2. To limit, manage, and mitigate behaviour issues caused as a result of the visitor accommodation.

3. To restrict guests from accommodating pets.

4. To maintain the privacy and security of the building, include directions that clarify which areas of property can and can't be accessed by guests.

5. To specify the maximum permitted occupancy of the visitor accommodation.

6. To specify that guests must utilise the site for the parking of vehicles, that the maximum number of vehicles to be parked on the site is (1), and detail where the parking spaces are located and how the spaces are to be accessed. Additionally, at the booking stage, guests should be discouraged from bringing more than 1 vehicle and the parking of any additional vehicles in nearby streets should also be discouraged.

7. To provide a name and contact phone number of a person who will respond to any complaints regarding behaviour of guests. If the property is sold the Visitor Accommodation Management Plan (VAMP) must be updated with new contact details.

Once approved, the management plan must be implemented prior to the commencement of the approved use and must be maintained for as long as the visitor accommodation is in operation. The VAMP must be provided to adjacent property owners and occupiers within 14 days of being approved. If the property is sold, the updated VAMP (in accordance with 6. above) must be provided to adjacent property owners and occupiers within 10 business days of settlement.

Advice:

This condition requires further information to be submitted as a Condition Endorsement. Refer to the Condition Endorsement advice at the end of this permit.

Reason for condition

To ensure that visitor accommodation does not cause an unreasonable loss of residential amenity.

ADVICE

Prior to any commencement of work on the site or commencement of use the following additional permits/approval may be required from the Hobart City Council.

CONDITION ENDORSEMENT

If any condition requires that further documents are submitted and approved, you will need to submit the relevant documentation to satisfy the condition via the Condition Endorsement Submission on Council's online services eplanning portal. Detailed instructions can be found here.

Once approved, the Council will respond to you via email that the condition has been endorsed (satisfied).

NOISE REGULATIONS

Click here for information with respect to noise nuisances in residential areas.

FEES AND CHARGES

Click here for information on the Council's fees and charges.

VISITOR ACCOMMODATION

More information on visitor accommodation, including when building approval is required, can be found here.

In all cases, check with your insurance company that you have adequate cover.

If you are in a bushfire prone area there may be a need to create/review the Bushfire

Management Hazard Plan for your property.

If you have a spa or a pool at your property then you are required to test for microbiological quality and chemical parameters on a monthly basis, under the Public Health Act 1997. If you have any questions about this then please call our Environmental Health team on 6238 2711.

If you are providing food for consumption on the property, you may require a food business registration in accordance with the Food Act 2003. Click here for more information, or call our Environmental Health team on 6238 2711.

Visitor accommodation is also considered to be a commercial use and also not eligible to residential parking permits. Under the current policy for the issuing of residential parking permits, the proposed change of use to visitor accommodation would not entitle the property to a residential parking permit, or a transferable “bed and breakfast” parking permit.

Attachment a: PLN-22-351 - 2/31 POETS ROAD WEST HOBART TAS 7000 - Planning Committee or Delegated Report ⇩

Attachment b: PLN-22-351 - 2/31 POETS ROAD WEST HOBART TAS 7000 - CPC Agenda documents ⇩

Item No. 8.1

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Memorandum: City Planning Committee

Monthly Building Statistics - 1 June - 30 June 2022

Attached is the Building Permit Statistics for the period 1 June – 30 June 2022

REcommendation

That:

The Director City Life reports:

Building Statistical Report:

During the period 1 June 2022 to 30 June 2022, 33 permits were issued to the value of $18,394,881 which included:

(i) 21 for extensions/alterations to dwellings to the value of $13,651,176;

(ii) 2 new dwellings to the value of $749,430;

(iii) 0 new multiple dwellings; and

(iv) 1 major project:

a) 48 Liverpool Street Hobart - Commercial Internal Alterations - $8,141,589

During the period 1 June 2021 to 30 June 2021, 77 permits were issued to the value of $24,577,711 which included:

(i) 42 for extensions/alterations to dwellings to the value of $15,064,851;

(ii) 7 new dwellings to the value of $3,278,370;

(iii) 4 new multiple dwellings to the value of $2,000,000; and

(iv) 2 major projects:

(a) 66 Burnett Street, North Hobart - Stage 2 - Structural only - $9,000,000; and

(b) 1 Burnett Street, North Hobart - New commercial residential building x 4 - $2,000,000.

In the twelve months ending June 2022, 521 permits were issued to the value of $237,387,355; and

In the twelve months ending June 2021, 662 permits were issued to the value of $198,957,830.

As signatory to this report, I certify that, pursuant to Section 55(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, I hold no interest, as referred to in Section 49 of the Local Government Act 1993, in matters contained in this report.

Neil Noye

Director City Life

Date: 2 August 2022

File Reference: F22/73945

Attachment a: Building Permits Issued Accumulative Monthly Totals Bar Graph - June 2022 ⇩

Attachment b: Building Permits Value Accumulative Monthly Bar Graph - June 2022 ⇩

Attachment c: Monthly Building Permits Issued Line Graph June 2022 ⇩

Attachment d: Value of Monthly Building Permits Issued Line Graph June 2022 ⇩

Item No. 8.2

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Memorandum: City Planning Committee

Monthly Planning Statistics - 1 June - 30 June 2022

Attached is the Planning Permit statistics for the period 1 June 2022 – 30 June 2022.

REcommendation

That:

The Director City Life reports:

Planning Statistical Report:

During the period 1 June 2022 to 30 June 2022, 57 permits were issued to the value of $16,729,324 which included:

(i) 1 new single dwelling to the value of $950,000;

(ii) 21 multiple dwellings to the value of $7,270,000;

(iii) 28 extensions/alterations to dwellings to the value of $3,698,338;

(iv) 9 extensions/alterations to commercial properties to the value of $4,594,000;

(v) 1 major project:

(a) 156 New Town Road, New Town - Demolition, Subdivision (Lot Consolidation), and New Building for 19 Multiple Dwellings and Fitness Centre (Sports and Recreation) - $7,000,000

During the period 1 June 2021 to 30 June 2021, 68 permits were issued to the value of $23,893,387 which included:

(i) 5 new single dwellings to the value of $2,340,000;

(ii) 72 multiple dwellings to the value of $15,950,000;

(iii) 32 extensions/alterations to dwellings to the value of $3,516,032;

(iv) 14 extensions/alterations to commercial properties to the value of $10,363,300;

(v) 2 major projects:

(a) 199 Macquarie Street, Hobart - Partial Demolition, Alterations, Partial Change of Use to Office and Two Multiple Dwellings, New Building for 45 Multiple Dwellings, Signage and Associated Works - $8,000,000;

(b) 98 Argyle Street - Hobart - Demolition and New Building for 20 Multiple Dwellings - $6,500,000;

In the twelve months ending June 2022, 686 permits were issued to the value of $305,415,701; and

In the twelve months ending June 2021, 839 permits were issued to the value of $330,726,629

# This report includes permits issued, exempt and no permit required decisions.

Neil Noye

Director City Life

Date: 3 August 2022

File Reference: F22/73962

Attachment a: Monthly Comparison Number of Planning Permit Issued Line Graph June 2022 ⇩

Attachment b: Monthly Comparison Planning Approvals Value Line Graph - June 2022 ⇩

Attachment c: Number of Planning Permit Issued Accumulative Monthly Comparison Bar Graph June 2022 ⇩

Attachment d: Value of Planning Permit Issued Accumulative Monthly Comparison Bar Graph June 2022 ⇩

Item No. 8.3

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REPORT TITLE: Fees for Residential Planning Applications

REPORT PROVIDED BY: Manager Development Appraisal

Director City Life

1. Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1. A resolution was made by the Council on 14 June 2022 as part of the resolution on fees and charges for 2022/2023. It stated that:

Officers prepare a report considering separate fees for residential planning applications for developments costing between $200,001 and $600,000 to recognise affordable housing development.

1.2. This report responds to that resolution.

2. Report Summary

2.1. A revised fee of $800 (rather than $1,200) is proposed for applications falling with the cost estimate of $200,001 and $600,000.

2.2. The intent behind this resolution is clearly to ease the costs for affordable housing projects. The Council may also wish to take a broader approach to address this issue, rather than only limiting it to projects within a particular fee bracket.

2.3. It is recommended to make a new delegation to the CEO and authorise the CEO to delegate to the Director City Life, to allow for fees to be waived or refunded for projects which are for affordable housing.

3. Recommendation

That:

1. The fee for planning applications for new single dwellings which have a cost estimate of $200,001 to $600,000 is $800.

2. The Council, pursuant to section 22 of the Local Government Act 1993, delegates to the Chief Executive Officer (being the General Manager as appointed by Council pursuant to section 61 of the Local Government Act 1993) the following power:

To waive fees or refund fees paid for a planning application (up to a maximum of 50% of the application fee otherwise payable) which meets the following criteria, based on satisfactory evidence provided by the applicant:

(a) the proposal is for one or more new dwellings which are classified as “affordable housing”; that is, a household in the lower 40 per cent by income should not pay more than 30 per cent of their gross income on housing; and

(b) the dwelling or dwellings are owned or will be managed by either:

· a not-for-profit community housing provider; or

· a private person or organisation who is able to demonstrate that the dwelling or dwellings will remain as long term affordable housing stock.

3. The Council authorises the Chief Executive Officer to delegate the same power to the Director City Life pursuant to section 64 of the Local Government Act 1993.

4. Each fee waiver or refund be recorded in the ‘Grants, Assistance and Benefits Provided’ section of the City of Hobart’s Annual Report.

4. Background

4.1. The approved fees and charges for planning fees for 2022 / 2023 include the following fees per application, all of which are GST exempt:

4.2. For the past two financial years, there was a total of 98 single dwelling applications lodged within the fee bracket of $200,001 to $600,000 for estimated costs of works (or about 50 applications per year).

4.3. It is common that affordable housing projects are in a higher fee bracket. For example, the current application for 1 Queens Walk, for an additional 65 dwellings which will be managed by Housing Choices; the fees paid were $35,000.

4.4. Further, the concept of “affordable housing” is difficult to define. It would be unfortunate if the wording used in the fees and charges either didn’t allow for reduced fees where that is the intent, or allowed projects to qualify for reduced fees in circumstances where there was no genuine affordable housing being created.

4.5. In addition to a new fee for this particular bracket, it is recommended that the CEO and Director City Life have a new delegation which would allow them to waive or reduce fees for affordable housing projects. This would allow them to properly consider the substance of an application and seek further clarification from the applicant, if required to determine whether the proposal was for affordable housing.

5. Proposal and Implementation

5.1. If this delegation is made then the CEO and Director City Life will have flexibility to waive or refund fees for affordable housing projects. Each request will be considered on its merits.

6. Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1. Addressing the housing crisis is a priority of the Council, as outlined in the City of Hobart Affordable Housing and Homeless Commitment 2021-23.

6.2. While this is a complex issue and there are many contributing factors, the proposed new fee and delegation may go some way to creating more affordable housing in Hobart.

7. Financial Implications

7.1. The financial implications are difficult to predict and will depend on the number and type of applications received.

7.2. If a new fee of $800 is imposed for single dwellings within the $200,001 to $600,000 price bracket, instead of the $1,200 application fee, and assuming that 50 applications are received, the financial implications of this decision would be a reduction in fees of $20,000 over the financial year.

7.3. If the delegation is made to the CEO for fee relief for affordable housing more broadly, it is expected that the fees waived or refunded would not exceed $50,000 per annum. This is based on an assumption that there would be two projects falling into the fee bracket up to $25M cost of works, triggering a fee of $40,000 and that a 50% refund is made in both cases. A further $10,000 of fees may be made from smaller projects.

8. Legal, Risk and Legislative Considerations

8.1. The change in fees doesn’t impact on any legal issues or introduce any risks.

9. Environmental Considerations

9.1. Nil.

10. Social and Customer Considerations

10.1. As mentioned above, the creation of affordable housing is a priority for the Council.

11. Marketing and Media

11.1. Nil.

12. Community and Stakeholder Engagement

12.1. The new delegation has been reviewed by the Manager Legal Services & Property and he is satisfied that it is appropriate from a legal point of view.

13. Delegation

13.1. This matter is to be determined by the Council.

Karen Abey

Manager Development Appraisal

Neil Noye

Director City Life

Date: 26 July 2022

File Reference: F22/70031; 16/117

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memorandum: Lord Mayor
Deputy lord Mayor
Elected members

30 Year Greater Hobart Plan

Meeting: City Planning Committee

Meeting date: 9 May 2022

Raised by: Alderman Behrakis

Question:

Can the Director advise what involvement the Council has had in the drafting of the document? Before the document was signed off by the Lord Mayor what actual input into the contents was provided by elected members?

Response:

Council staff have been involved in a working group which has provided supporting information and reviewed various drafts of the plan. The plan is yet to be endorsed by the Greater Hobart Committee of which the Lord Mayor is a member. The draft plan was released for consultation for a seven week period ending 27 June 2022. During this period a workshop was held with City of Hobart elected members. This was facilitated by the Department of State Growth along with the Executive Officer for the Greater Hobart Strategic Partnership. As elected members would recall, a submission was considered by the City Planning Committee on 20 June and endorsed by full Council on 27 June. The City’s submission will be considered by the Greater Hobart Committee along with other submissions prior to the plan being endorsed.

Elected members may also recall that a ‘Draft MetroPlan’ workshop was held with elected members and representatives from the Department of State Growth in the Lady Osborne Room in August 2021. An additional ‘MetroPlan Update’ workshop with elected members was held online in February 2022.

Neil Noye

Director City Life

Date: 1 August 2022

File Reference: F22/45039; 13-1-10

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10. Questions Without Notice

Section 29 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.

File Ref: 13-1-10

An Elected Member may ask a question without notice of the Chairman, another Elected Member, the Chief Executive Officer or the Chief Executive Officer’s representative, in line with the following procedures:

1. The Chairman will refuse to accept a question without notice if it does not relate to the Terms of Reference of the Council committee at which it is asked.

2. In putting a question without notice, an Elected Member must not:

(i) offer an argument or opinion; or

(ii) draw any inferences or make any imputations – except so far as may be necessary to explain the question.

3. The Chairman must not permit any debate of a question without notice or its answer.

4. The Chairman, Elected Members, Chief Executive Officer or Chief Executive Officer’s representative who is asked a question may decline to answer the question, if in the opinion of the respondent it is considered inappropriate due to its being unclear, insulting or improper.

5. The Chairman may require a question to be put in writing.

6. Where a question without notice is asked and answered at a meeting, both the question and the response will be recorded in the minutes of that meeting.

7. Where a response is not able to be provided at the meeting, the question will be taken on notice and

(i) the minutes of the meeting at which the question is asked will record the question and the fact that it has been taken on notice.

(ii) a written response will be provided to all Elected Members, at the appropriate time.

(iii) upon the answer to the question being circulated to Elected Members, both the question and the answer will be listed on the agenda for the next available ordinary meeting of the committee at which it was asked, where it will be listed for noting purposes only.

People	We care about people – our community, our customers and colleagues.
Teamwork	We collaborate both within the organisation and with external stakeholders drawing on skills and expertise for the benefit of our community.
Focus and Direction	We have clear goals and plans to achieve sustainable social, environmental and economic outcomes for the Hobart community.
Creativity and Innovation	We embrace new approaches and continuously improve to achieve better outcomes for our community.
Accountability	We are transparent, work to high ethical and professional standards and are accountable for delivering outcomes for our community.