Minutes (Open Portion)

Council Meeting

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2/10/2017

Minutes (Open Portion)

Council Meeting

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2/10/2017

The Chairman reports that she has perused the minutes of the meeting of the Open Portion of the Council meeting held on Monday, 18 September 2017, and the minutes of the Open Portion of the Special Joint Meeting of all Council Committees held on Tuesday, 26 September 2017, finds them to be a true record and recommends that they be taken as read and signed as a correct record.

Christie

Ruzicka                                                                     That the minutes be signed.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

The minutes were signed.

9.1      9 Beddome Street, 7 Beddome Street, 11 Beddome Street and 1 Niree Heights, Sandy Bay - Partial Demolition, Alterations and Multiple Dwelling

Ref:    Open CP 7.2.1, 25/09/2017

Application Expiry Date: 23 October 2017

Extension of Time: Not applicable

Pursuant to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, the Council approve the application for Partial Demolition, Alterations and Multiple Dwelling at 9 Beddome Street, 7 Beddome Street, 11 Beddome Street, and 1 Niree Heights, Sandy Bay for the reasons outlined in the officer’s report attached to item 7.2.1 of the Open City Planning Committee agenda of 25 September 2017 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 PLN­16­00232­01 ­ 9 Beddome Street ­ SANDY BAY ­ Final Planning Documents except where modified below.

Reason for condition

To clarify the scope of the permit.

TW

The use and/or development must comply with the requirements of TasWater as detailed in the form Submission to Planning Authority Notice, Reference No. TWDA 2016/00495­HCC dated 22 April 2016 as attached to the permit.

Reason for condition

To clarify the scope of the permit.

ENG sw4

The new storm water connection must be constructed and any existing connections to be abandoned sealed by the Council (see advice below) at the owner’s expense, prior to the first occupation.

Detailed engineering drawings must be submitted and approved, prior to commencement of work. The detailed engineering drawings must include:

1.      The location of the proposed connection; and

2.      The size of the connection appropriate to satisfy the needs of the development.

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

Advice:

The proposed stormwater connection to the kerb and gutter can also be built by a private contractor who has first obtained a Road Opening Permit from the Council. The stormwater connection should pass to the south (not the north) of the existing Telstra pit to avoid the edge of the driveway crossover. The stormwater connection must be straight and have a continuous gradient.

Once the detailed engineering drawings have been approved the Council will issue a condition endorsement (see general advice on how to obtain condition endorsement).

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

Please note that once the condition endorsement has been issued you will need to contact Council’s City Infrastructure Unit to initiate an application for service connection.

Reason for condition

To ensure the site is drained adequately.

ENG 2

Vehicle crash barriers compliant with the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS / NZS 1170.1 must be installed prior to the first occupation.

A certified design/report prepared by a suitably qualified engineer, to satisfy the above requirements, must be provided to the Council prior to the issuing of any permit under the Building Act 2016.

All works, required by this condition must be undertaken in accordance with certified design/report. Upon completion the barriers must be inspected by a qualified engineer and a certification submitted to the Council, confirming that the installed barriers comply with the above requirement.

Advice: vehicle crash barriers should be raised to a minimum height of 1m to ensure pedestrian safety, or a handrail or balustrade mounted on top of barriers

Reason for condition

To ensure that the safety of users of the driveway/parking and compliance with the standard.

ENG 4

The driveway and car parking area approved by this permit must be constructed to a sealed standard and surface drained prior to the commencement of use.

Reason for condition

To ensure safe access is provided for the use.

ENG 3

The driveway, car parking and manoeuvring areas must be constructed in accordance with certified driveway design drawings, prior to the first occupation.

The design of these areas must:

1.       Be prepared by a suitably qualified engineer who must certify that the design is in accordance with the Australian Standards AS/NZS 2890.1 or that the design provides for a safe and efficient access.

Upon completion of the driveway and parking areas, documents signed by a suitably qualified engineer, certifying the driveway has been constructed in accordance with the certified design drawings must be lodged with the Council.

Reason for condition

To ensure that the safety of users of the driveway/parking.

ENG 14

Parking, access and turning areas must be generally designed and constructed in accordance with the Australian Standard Parking facilities, Part 1: Off­Street Carparking, AS 2890.1 – 2004, prior to the first occupation.

Design drawings must be submitted and approved, prior to commencement of work. The design drawings must show:

1.       Dimensions, levels and gradients, transitions and other details as necessary to satisfy the above requirement.

2.       Adequate sight distance for vehicles exiting the driveway (this may require the removal of existing large shrubs alongside the driveway ­ drawings must clearly show the minimum extent of vegetation removal).

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

Advice:

Once the design drawings have been approved the Council will issue a condition endorsement (see general advice on how to obtain condition endorsement).

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

Reason for condition

To ensure that the access and parking layout for the development is to accepted standards.

ENG 1

The cost of repair of any damage to the Council’s infrastructure resulting from the implementation of this permit, must be met by the owners within 30 days of the completion of the development or as otherwise determined by 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 infrastructure and/or site­related service connections affected by the proposal will be altered and/or reinstated at the owner’s full cost.

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. Sediment controls must be 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.

CONDITION ENDORSEMENT

If a condition endorsement is required by a planning condition above, you will need to submit the relevant documentation to satisfy the condition via the Condition Endorsement Submission on Council’s online services e­planning

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

Once approved, the Council will respond to you via email that the condition has been endorsed (satisfied). Detailed instructions can be found here.

BUILDING PERMIT

Building permit in accordance with the Building Act 2016. Click here for more information.

PLUMBING PERMIT

Plumbing permit in accordance with the Building Act 2016, Building Regulations 2016 and the National Construction Code. Click here for more information.

OCCUPATION OF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY

Permit for the occupation of the public highway for construction or special event (e.g. placement of skip bin, crane, scissor lift etc). Click here for more information.

Road closure permits for construction or special event. Click here for more information.

Permit to Open Up and Temporarily Occupy a Highway (for work in the road reserve). Click here for more information.

STORM WATER / ROADS / ACCESS

Services to be designed and constructed in accordance with the (IPWEA) LGAT­ Standard Drawings. Click here for more information.

RIGHT OF WAY

The private right of way must not be reduced, restricted or impeded in any way, and all beneficiaries must have complete and unrestricted access at all times.

You should inform yourself as to your rights and responsibilities in respect to the private right of way particularly reducing, restricting or impeding the right during and after construction.

COUNCIL RESERVES

This permit does not authorise any works on the adjoining Council land. Any act that causes, or is likely to cause damage to Council’s land may be in breach of the Council’s Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Bylaw and penalties may apply. The by law is available here.

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.

Briscoe

Thomas                                                  That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

9.2      1/8-10 De Witt Street, Battery Point and Adjacent Road Reserve - Alterations and Extensions, New Visitor Accommodation and Signage

Ref:    Open CP 7.2.2, 25/09/2017

Application Expiry Date: 24 October 2017

Extension of Time: Not applicable

Pursuant to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, the Council approve the application for Alterations and Extensions, New Visitor Accommodation and Signage at 1/8­10 De Witt Street, Battery Point for the reasons outlined in the officer’s report attached to item 7.2.2 of the Open City Planning Committee agenda of 25 September 2017, 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 PLN­17­418 1/8­10 DE WITT STREET BATTERY POINT TAS 7004 ­ Final Planning Documents except where modified below.

Reason for condition

To clarify the scope of the permit.

TW

The use and/or development must comply with the requirements of TasWater as detailed in the form Submission to Planning Authority Notice, Reference No. TWDA 2017/00882­HCC dated 31 August 2017 as attached to the permit.

Reason for condition

To clarify the scope of the permit.

PLN s1

The proposed frame, mesh and wires proposed on the front facade and depicted on Drawings P2, P5, P5A, P8 and P11 dated 29/5/2017 are not approved. Any plans submitted for building approval must not show the frame, mesh and wires.

Reason for condition

To ensure that the works to a building within a heritage precinct do not result in the loss of historic cultural heritage values.

ENG 1

The cost of repair of any damage to the Council infrastructure resulting from the implementation of this permit, must be met by the owners within 30 days of the completion of the development or as otherwise determined by the Council.

A photographic record of the Council 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, pre-existing 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 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 infrastructure and/or site­related service connections affected by the proposal will be altered and/or reinstated at the owner’s full cost.

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

Building permit in accordance with the Building Act 2016. Click here for more information.

PLUMBING PERMIT

Plumbing permit in accordance with the Building Act 2016, Building Regulations 2016 and the National Construction Code. Click here for more information.

OCCUPATION OF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY

Permit for the occupation of the public highway for construction or special event (e.g. placement of skip bin, crane, scissor lift etc). Click here for more information.

Road closure permits for construction or special event. Click here for more information.

Permit to Open Up and Temporarily Occupy a Highway (for work in the road reserve). Click here for more information.

TEMPORARY PARKING PERMITS

Temporary parking permits for construction vehicles i.e. residential or meter parking/loading zones. Click here for more information.

WORK WITHIN THE HIGHWAY RESERVATION

Please note development must be in accordance with the Hobart City Council’s Highways By law. Click here for more information.

STRATA AMENDMENT

You will be required to amend the strata plan pursuant to the provisions of the Strata Titles Act 1998 in order to reflect the completed development works. Click here for more information.

NOISE REGULATIONS

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

DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG

Click here for dial before you dig information.

VISITOR ACCOMMODATION

A change of use to visitor accommodation for strata lots will also need to comply with any additional requirements from the body corporate.

You should consult with your insurance provider to ensure appropriate insurance coverage.

More information on visitor accommodation can be found here.

Briscoe

Burnet                                                  That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

10.      ETA - 17-94 - 175, 177 and 179 Campbell Street, 169-173 Campbell Street and Brooker Avenue Road Reservation - Partial Demolition, New Building Containing Offices and 14 Flats, Pedestrian Bridge/Linkway, Associated Hydraulic Infrastructure and Title Consolidation

Ref:    Open CP 8.1, 25/09/2017

That the Council refuse to grant the extension of time in which to substantially commence planning permit PLN­12­01187­01.

Briscoe

Harvey                                                  That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

11.      Planning Scheme Amendments - Maximum Building Height - Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 - Sullivans Cove Planning Scheme 1997

Ref:    Open CP 8.2, 25/09/2017

That the preparation of the further report in relation to the planning scheme amendments concerning building heights within the CBD, as resolved by the Council on 3 July 2017, also consider non-discretionary maximum height controls in the area covered by the Central Business, Commercial, and Urban Mixed Zones under the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, and the area covered by the Sullivans Cove Planning Scheme 1997.

Briscoe

Ruzicka                                                          That the recommendation be adopted.

Amendment

Burnet

Cocker                                                                                                                       

That an additional clause 2 be included to the resolution, as follows:

2.      The report provide further models including the current numerical height standards in the Central Business, Commercial, and Urban Mixed Zones under the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, and the area covered by the Sullivans Cove Planning Scheme.

AMENDMENT CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

SUBSTANTIVE MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COUNCIL RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The preparation of the further report in relation to the planning scheme amendments concerning building heights within the CBD, as resolved by the Council on 3 July 2017, also consider non-discretionary maximum height controls in the area covered by the Central Business, Commercial, and Urban Mixed Zones under the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, and the area covered by the Sullivans Cove Planning Scheme 1997.

2.    The report provide further models including the current numerical height standards in the Central Business, Commercial, and Urban Mixed Zones under the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, and the area covered by the Sullivans Cove Planning Scheme.

12.      Major Projects - Proposed Amendments to the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993

Ref:    Open CP 8.3, 25/09/2017

That:   1.    The Tasmanian Government be advised that the City of Hobart sees no need for the draft Bill to amend the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (LUPAA) and the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 to introduce a new major projects assessment process.

2.    That in the event that the Tasmanian Government proceeds with the Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Major Projects) Bill 2017 that the following comments be considered:

(i)      The key issue identified with the Bill is in relation to the eligibility criteria for declaration of major projects and the fact that they are open to a wide interpretation based on the opinion of the Minister.

(ii)     The eligibility criteria uses the term ‘significant’, ‘significance’ or ‘potentially significant’ in relation to 4 of the 6 criteria. The draft Bill does not contain any definition of ‘significant’, leaving these criteria open to wide interpretation.  This creates uncertainty around what is likely to be a major project and there would be benefit in making these criteria more specific in order to provide both project proponents and the wider community with greater certainty.

(iii)    Subsection 60(f) provides that a project warrants declaration as a major project if, in the opinion of the Minister the determination by a planning authority of an application for a permit in relation to the project has been unreasonably delayed. It is not clear why this provision is required given the existing legislative provisions in relation to timeframes for making decisions on permit applications.

Briscoe

Harvey                                                  That the recommendation be adopted.

Amendment

Burnet

Ruzicka                                                                                                                      

That the recommendation be adopted and the following clauses be added:

3.         A media release be issued by the Lord Mayor noting the Council’s concerns at the dilution of local government powers and democratic powers.

4.         The Council write to the Legislative Council requesting a select committee and/or hearings on the Bill and also actively lobby Parliament on the concerns raised.

AMENDMENT CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

SUBSTANTIVE MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COUNCIL RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The Tasmanian Government be advised that the City of Hobart sees no need for the draft Bill to amend the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (LUPAA) and the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 to introduce a new major projects assessment process.

2.    That in the event that the Tasmanian Government proceeds with the Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Major Projects) Bill 2017 that the following comments be considered:

(i)      The key issue identified with the Bill is in relation to the eligibility criteria for declaration of major projects and the fact that they are open to a wide interpretation based on the opinion of the Minister.

(ii)     The eligibility criteria uses the term ‘significant’, ‘significance’ or ‘potentially significant’ in relation to 4 of the 6 criteria. The draft Bill does not contain any definition of ‘significant’, leaving these criteria open to wide interpretation.  This creates uncertainty around what is likely to be a major project and there would be benefit in making these criteria more specific in order to provide both project proponents and the wider community with greater certainty.

(iii)    Subsection 60(f) provides that a project warrants declaration as a major project if, in the opinion of the Minister the determination by a planning authority of an application for a permit in relation to the project has been unreasonably delayed. It is not clear why this provision is required given the existing legislative provisions in relation to timeframes for making decisions on permit applications.

3.    A media release be issued by the Lord Mayor noting the Council’s concerns at the dilution of local government powers and the democratic process.

4.    The Council write to the Legislative Council requesting a select committee and/or hearings on the Bill and also actively lobby parliament on the concerns raised.

13.      Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 - Central Business Zone - Height Standards - Amendment PSA-3-17

Ref:    Open CP 8.4, 25/09/2017

That the Council approve a Special City Planning Committee meeting be held to consider the S39(2) report in relation to the Amendment PSA-17-3 and time be allowed for up to 50 deputations to be heard. 

Briscoe

Ruzicka                                                          That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

14.      Cruise Ship Fuel

Ref:    Open CP 9.1, 25/09/2017

Motion:

“In the interests of ensuring Hobart's air quality is not reduced during cruise ship seasons, and in order to protect Hobart's clean, green image,

(i)      The City of Hobart urgently write to the Federal government to request that through appropriate legislative directives to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport sets an upper limit of 0.1% for fuel-oil sulfur content for bunker fuel while cruise ships berth in the Port of Hobart. This would be in line with legislation introduced in late 2016 for cruise ships berthed in Sydney Harbour.

(ii)     That this be set in place for the forthcoming 2017-18 cruise ship season.”

Burnet

BRISCOE                                                That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

15.      Hobart Tram Restoration and Museum Society - Proposal and Business Plan

Ref:    Open CI 6.1, 20/09/2017

That:   1.    The Hobart Tram Restoration and Museum Society’s proposal and business plan for a tourist-oriented tramway attraction utilising restored historic Hobart trams be received and noted.

2.    The General Manager be authorised to engage expertise to peer review the business plan and provide advice on the potential capital cost associated with the infrastructure to support the tourist-oriented tramway proposal.

3.    A further report on the matter be submitted for consideration following the completion of the arrangements detailed above by no later than 28 February 2018.

Burnet

Christie                                                That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

16.      Cup Conscious City - Coffee Cup Waste Avoidance Project

Ref:    Open CI 6.2, 20/09/2017

That:   1.    The City’s participation in the waste avoidance program titled ‘Cup Conscious City’ be approved.

2.    The Council support Markets For Change to implement the Cup Conscious City disposable cup waste avoidance project, to a value of $4,500.

3.    The cost of the project be funded from the Solid Waste Policy and Strategy budget function within the 2017/2018 Annual Plan.

4.    The City’s support be acknowledged by the project operators in relevant promotional material.

5.    The General Manager be provided delegation to approve similar small projects as developed as a component of the Waste Management Strategy 2015-2030.

Burnet

Harvey                                                  That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

17.      Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Use - 2016-2017 Annual Report

Ref:    Open CI 6.3, 20/09/2017

That:   1.    A further report be provided in 12 months on the City’s corporate greenhouse gas emissions and energy use.

2.    Opportunities for positive media about the City’s achievements in regard to greenhouse gas emissions and energy use be sought.

3.    The Energy Savings Action Plan 2018 – 2020 (marked as Attachment B to item 6.3 of the Open City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 20 September 2017) be endorsed.

Burnet

Harvey                                                  That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

18.      Waste Strategy South - Membership Review

Ref:    Open CI 6.4, 20/09/2017

That:   1.    The City maintain its membership of the Waste Strategy South throughout the period of the newly endorsed Waste Strategy South Action Plan 2017 – 2019.

2.    The City undertake a further review of its membership after the action plan period ends 30 June 2019.

3.    The City’s membership, at a cost of $32,240 per annum, be funded from the Solid Waste Strategy and Projects Budget Function.

4.    The minutes of future meetings of Waste Strategy South be distributed to Aldermen under memo, as they become available.

Burnet

Harvey                                                  That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

19.      Response to a Petition - King Street, Sandy Bay (Rear of Magnet Court) - Request for Rectification of Unsightly Facade and physical measures to prevent illegal parking

Ref:    Open CI 6.5, 20/09/2017

That:   1.    In response to the petition tabled at the Council meeting held on 7 August 2017, containing 58 signatures and calling for the rectification of the unsightly façade and illegal parking on King Street at the rear of Magnet Court, Sandy Bay, the following advice be endorsed:

(i)      That the City’s parking enforcement unit patrol this general area of Sandy Bay a couple of times per week on an ongoing basis, patrols will focus on this specific area of King Street going forward to address the matter.

(ii)     In respect to the potential of tree plantings within the existing footpaths:

(a)     The presence of subsurface infrastructure and the relatively narrow width of the footpaths, plantings of tree are not readily feasible.

(b)     Asset renewal works and funding that might otherwise provide an opportunity to consider tree planting installations, as suggested in the City’s Street Tree Strategy, is not scheduled at this time.

2.    Council officers make contact with the lead petitioners to organise an onsite meeting as soon as practicable to discuss the options available to address the matters of concern raised in the petition.

3.    The Council write to the owners of the building, advising of the concerns raised in the petition in relation to the unsightly façade located at the rear of Magnet Court and request for consideration be given to the possibility of beautifying the façade by way of rendering, if appropriate.

4.    The petitioners be advised of the Council’s decision.

Burnet

Cocker                                                 That the recommendation be adopted.

Amendment

Harvey

Christie                                                                                                                     

That clause 3 be amended to include after the word rendering ‘or a street art project’.

AMENDMENT CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

SUBSTANTIVE MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COUNCIL RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    In response to the petition tabled at the Council meeting held on 7 August 2017, containing 58 signatures and calling for the rectification of the unsightly façade and illegal parking on King Street at the rear of Magnet Court, Sandy Bay, the following advice be endorsed:

(i)      That the City’s parking enforcement unit patrol this general area of Sandy Bay a couple of times per week on an ongoing basis, patrols will focus on this specific area of King Street going forward to address the matter.

(ii)     In respect to the potential of tree plantings within the existing footpaths:

(a)     The presence of subsurface infrastructure and the relatively narrow width of the footpaths, plantings of tree are not readily feasible.

(b)     Asset renewal works and funding that might otherwise provide an opportunity to consider tree planting installations, as suggested in the City’s Street Tree Strategy, is not scheduled at this time.

2.    Council officers make contact with the lead petitioners to organise an onsite meeting as soon as practicable to discuss the options available to address the matters of concern raised in the petition.

3.    The Council write to the owners of the building, advising of the concerns raised in the petition in relation to the unsightly façade located at the rear of Magnet Court and request for consideration be given to the possibility of beautifying the façade by way of rendering or a street art project, if appropriate.

4.    The petitioners be advised of the Council’s decision.

20.      Hill Street Pedestrian Improvement Project

Ref:    Open CI 6.6, 20/09/2017

That:   1.    The revised concept design for pedestrian crossing points, median lane and bicycle lanes (marked as Attachment D to item 6.6 of the Open City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 20 September 2017) be implemented.

2.    The Transport Commissioner be requested to consider a 40 km/h speed limit for Hill Street (between Molle Street and Arthur Street) following the implementation of this project.

3.    The findings of the Midson Traffic Report (marked as Attachment C to item 6.6 of the Open City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 20 September 2017) be endorsed and the following recommendations be adopted:

(i)      A trial implementation of a wombat crossing across Hill Street (on the northern side of the Pine Street roundabout) be undertaken, subject to further consultation with directly impacted property owners, residents and businesses and all statutory advertising and approvals.

(ii)     Results of the trial, including recommendations on the installation of two additional wombat crossing in Hill Street (at both Warwick Street and Patrick Street), be the subject of a further report.

(iii)    Further surveys of pedestrians and pedestrian types over a longer period (i.e. one school week) be done at the Patrick Street roundabout and the results forwarded to the Transport Commissioner for consideration of a children’s crossing and adult crossing guard.

(iv)    Traffic signals not be implemented at the Arthur Street / Hill Street or Patrick Street / Lansdowne Crescent / Hill Street intersections at this time.

4.    The required funding for the installation of wombat crossings at Warwick Street and Patrick Street (if not trialled) be listed for consideration in the 2018‑19 Annual Plan, with installation contingent on a successful trial and future resolution of Council.

5.    The Transport Commissioner be requested to provide assistance as may be required with the implementation of an awareness and education campaign regarding the use of wombat crossings.

6.    Midson Traffic be requested to provide a briefing to the community on the outcomes of its report.

Burnet

COCKER                                                 That the recommendation be adopted.

Amendment

Briscoe

Thomas                                                                                                                       

That an additional clause 7 be included as follows:

7.    A media release be issued by the Lord Mayor and the Chairman of the City Infrastructure Committee.

AMENDMENT CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

SUBSTANTIVE MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COUNCIL RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The revised concept design for pedestrian crossing points, median lane and bicycle lanes (marked as Attachment D to item 6.6 of the Open City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 20 September 2017) be implemented.

2.    The Transport Commissioner be requested to consider a 40 km/h speed limit for Hill Street (between Molle Street and Arthur Street) following the implementation of this project.

3.    The findings of the Midson Traffic Report (marked as Attachment C to item 6.6 of the Open City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 20 September 2017) be endorsed and the following recommendations be adopted:

(i)      A trial implementation of a wombat crossing across Hill Street (on the northern side of the Pine Street roundabout) be undertaken, subject to further consultation with directly impacted property owners, residents and businesses and all statutory advertising and approvals.

(ii)     Results of the trial, including recommendations on the installation of two additional wombat crossing in Hill Street (at both Warwick Street and Patrick Street), be the subject of a further report.

(iii)    Further surveys of pedestrians and pedestrian types over a longer period (i.e. one school week) be done at the Patrick Street roundabout and the results forwarded to the Transport Commissioner for consideration of a children’s crossing and adult crossing guard.

(iv)    Traffic signals not be implemented at the Arthur Street / Hill Street or Patrick Street / Lansdowne Crescent / Hill Street intersections at this time.

4.    The required funding for the installation of wombat crossings at Warwick Street and Patrick Street (if not trialled) be listed for consideration in the 2018‑19 Annual Plan, with installation contingent on a successful trial and future resolution of Council.

5.    The Transport Commissioner be requested to provide assistance as may be required with the implementation of an awareness and education campaign regarding the use of wombat crossings.

6.    Midson Traffic be requested to provide a briefing to the community on the outcomes of its report.

7.    A media release be issued by the Lord Mayor and the Chairman of the City Infrastructure Committee.

21.      Pedestrian Traffic Signals - Macquarie Street, South Hobart

Ref:    Open CI 6.7, 20/09/2017

That:  1.     In response to the Council’s resolution of Monday 8 May 2017, the Council note the advice from Pitt & Sherry that the installation of pedestrian traffic lights in the vicinity of 373 Macquarie Street, South Hobart is feasible.

2.    The Council resolve to proceed with the installation of pedestrian traffic lights, a sum of $180,000 be listed for consideration in the 2018/2019 Annual Plan and officers work with representatives from the South Hobart community to minimise the potential loss of on-street parking availability.

Burnet

Thomas                                                  That the recommendation be adopted.

Amendment

Cocker

Harvey                                                                                                                       

That the recommendation be adopted as amended by:

1.  The rewording of clause 2 to read:

The Council resolve to proceed with the staged installation of pedestrian traffic lights, and a sum of $180,000 be listed for consideration in the 2018/2019 Annual Plan, and officers work with residents, businesses and representatives of the greater South Hobart community to minimise the potential loss of on-street parking availability.

2.  The addition of the following clause 3:

3.     The original pedestrian improvements on the southern side of Macquarie Street be implemented in a staged approach, in accordance with the Council’s resolution of 8 May 2017.

AMENDMENT CARRIED

VOTING RECORD