Minutes (Open Portion)

City Planning Committee Meeting

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26/2/2018

Minutes (Open Portion)

City Planning Committee Meeting

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26/02/2018

DENISON

The minutes of the Open Portion of the City Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, 13 February 2018 and the Special City Planning Committee meeting held on Monday, 19 February 2018, be confirmed as an accurate record. 

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

Minutes (Open Portion)

City Planning Committee Meeting

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26/02/2018

7.1.1   32 Davey Street, Hobart - Signage

BURNET

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Development Appraisal Planner and the Senior Statutory Planner of 19 February 2018, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:     Pursuant to the Sullivans Cove Planning Scheme 1997, the Council refuse the application for signage at 32 Davey Street, Hobart for the following reasons:

1       The proposal does not meet the performance criterion with respect to clause 25.11 of the Sullivans Cove Planning Scheme 1997 because:

·        The sign detracts from the character and heritage value of the listed Place of Cultural Heritage Significance; and

·        The content of the sign represents a modern standardised propriety logo, with no attempt to adapt the colours to suit the specific location and listed Place of Cultural Heritage Significance; and

·        The sign detracts from the original architecture, heritage value and character of the listed Place of Cultural Heritage Significance; and

·        The sign is not located on the listed Place of Cultural Heritage Significance in a position that would traditionally have been used as an advertising area.

2       The proposal does not meet the performance criterion with respect to clause 25.14 of the Sullivans Cove Planning Scheme 1997 because the sign exceeds the depth (width), and it is not located at a height equivalent to the floor of the first storey of the building.

7.2.1   7 Woolton Place, Sandy Bay - Partial Demolition, Alterations, Extension and Partial Change of Use to Food Services

DENISON

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Development Appraisal Planner and the Senior Statutory Planner of 19 February 2018, be adopted, amended by the following:

1.      The addition of Part B to read as follows:

“PART B

That the management of potential traffic issues be referred onto the City Infrastructure Committee for review and further investigation.”

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

PART A:

That:     Pursuant to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, the Council approve the application for partial demolition, alterations, extension and partial change of use to food services at 7 Woolton Place, 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 26 February 2018, 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 PLN­18­11 ­ 7 WOOLTON PLACE SANDY BAY TAS 7005 ­ Final Planning Documents except where modified below.

Reason for condition

To clarify the scope of the permit.

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'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

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.

PUBLIC HEALTH ­ FOOD PLANS

Detailed building plans showing all elevations, materials and specifications for food premises fit out are to be submitted to Council’s Environmental Health Unit. These plans must comply with the provisions of the Building Code of Australia National Construction Code Tas Part H102 for food premises and have regard to the Food Safety Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).

COUNCIL RESERVES

In order to ensure that the requirements of the Building Regulations 2016 for bushfire­ prone areas can be satisfied, and to ensure that any necessary planning approval is sought for any works or development related to the requirements of the Building Regulations 2016 (e.g. vegetation clearing to establish bushfire hazard management areas), it is strongly recommended that bushfire­prone area requirements under Building Regulations 2016 are identified at the earliest possible opportunity. Planning approval may need to be sought for any vegetation clearing required within a Biodiversity Protection Area that has not been approved under this permit.

Any proposal to establish a hazard management area on the adjoining Council land will need to be assessed by Council under Council's “Establishment of Bushfire Hazard Management Areas in Bushland Reserves for New Developments on Adjoining Property”.

WORK PLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY

Appropriate occupational health and safety measures must be employed during the works to minimise direct human exposure to potentially­contaminated soil, water, dust and vapours. 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.

PART B:

That the management of potential traffic issues be referred onto the City Infrastructure Committee for review and further investigation.

8.1      Delegated Decisions Report (Planning)

BURNET

That the recommendation contained in the memorandum of the Director City Planning of 20 February 2018, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That the information contained in the memorandum titled ‘Delegated Decisions Report (Planning)’ of 20 February 2018 be received and noted.

8.2      City Planning - Advertising List

BURNET

That the recommendation contained in the memorandum of the Director City Planning of 20 February 2018, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That the information contained in the memorandum titled ‘City Planning – Advertising List’ of 20 February 2018 be received and noted.

9.1      Civic Heritage Area

REYNOLDS

That in accordance with Council’s policy, the following Notice of Motion, be considered by the Council.

Motion:

“That the Council requests a report on whether:

-    Hobart City Council could propose a Particular Purpose Zone (PPZ) or Special Area Plan (SAP) for a ‘Civic Heritage Area’ encompassing the Treasury buildings, Franklin Square, the Town Hall, the Bond Store, Old Customs House and Maritime Museum.

-    The kind of protections and planning guidance that a ‘Civic Heritage Area’ PPZ or SAP could provide to these civic buildings and places under the new State-wide Planning Scheme.

-    Whether the Council should also consider nominating the Treasury buildings for listing as a National Heritage Place, and what listing criteria could be used for the buildings. The report also set out the steps that would be required for preparing a nomination in time for the next annual round of inclusions in early 2019.”

Rationale:

“A special precinct - the four Treasury Buildings around their large central courtyard have been the focus of recent discussion as a place for a potential Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery expansion and other civic uses such as a Visitor Centre.

These Treasury buildings ‘bookend’ a heritage precinct that includes some of the best examples of Georgian architecture in Australia.

This precinct, encompassing the Treasury buildings, Franklin Square, the Town Hall, the Bond Store, Old Customs House and Maritime Museum sits between Davey and Macquarie Streets, are all in public ownership and play (or have the potential to play) an important role in the civic and cultural life of Hobart..”

An opportune time to plan for special areas - The Council is currently in the process of drafting Local Provisions Schedules that will apply to both Hobart and Sullivans Cove.

This is an opportunity for HCC to consider how best to protect heritage values within the municipality.

The Local Historic Heritage Code will not apply to any properties listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register, which will be the responsibility of the Tasmanian Heritage Council. This means that Council will have no opportunity to consider heritage issues associated with proposed development of buildings like the Treasury buildings.

Given this, it is worth Council understanding the potential of including other provisions to cover the Treasury complex and a broader area in the form of a Particular Purpose Zone – Civic Heritage (PPZ); or Special Area Plan – Civic Heritage Precinct (SAP).

Either option could allow Council to apply a range of development restrictions and considerations in respect of buildings with historic heritage values and civic purposes. The restrictions could apply to development works (e.g. managing impacts on the structure and appearance of the buildings) or use (e.g. encouraging civic uses and preventing incompatible uses).

In order to justify special provisions, Council would need to demonstrate the “unique economic, social or spatial qualities” of the buildings proposed for inclusion, and outline how the generic State Planning Provisions and state heritage act are not enough to protect those values.

Much of the heritage advice that would need to be included to make the case to the Planning Commission for a PPZ or SAP is already available in various reports and conservation plans, and in HCC’s 2016 submissions on the draft State Planning Provisions raising concerns regarding the limited operation of the Local Historic Heritage Code.

A place of National Heritage significance? The criteria for places in the National Heritage List require the place to have “outstanding heritage value to the nation”.

The Treasury building’s status as the only still-functioning government building of its era may be a relevant factor in establishing its value to the nation. Similar buildings currently on the list include the Old Government House and Domain in NSW, and the old and new parliament houses in South Australia.

Given the public interest in the future of these buildings, it is worth the Council investigating whether a nomination for inclusion in the National Heritage List may be appropriate.

The General Manager reports:

“In line with the Council’s policy in relation to Notices of Motion, I advise that the matter is considered to be within the jurisdiction of the Hobart City Council as it relates to the administration of planning schemes.”

MOTION LOST

VOTING RECORD

BURNET

That the Council request a report to investigate:

1.      Hobart’s standing as an Historic Urban Landscape based on the UNESCO’s Historic Urban Landscape Model (HUL), including the suburbs of, but not limited to Battery Point, West Hobart, Glebe and extending to the Boa Vista ridge;

2.      The merits of developing a Master Plan in partnership with the State Government that  encompasses the Treasury buildings, Franklin Square, the Town Hall, the Bond Store, Old Customs House and the Maritime Museum; and

3.      Whether the Council should also consider nominating the Treasury buildings for listing as a National Heritage Place, and what listing criteria could be used for the buildings. The report also set out the steps that would be required for preparing a nomination in time for the next annual round of inclusions in early 2019.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That the Council request a report to investigate:

1.    Hobart’s standing as an Historic Urban Landscape based on the UNESCO’s Historic Urban Landscape Model (HUL), including the suburbs of, but not limited to Battery Point, West Hobart, Glebe and extending to the Boa Vista ridge;

2.    The merits of developing a Master Plan in partnership with the State Government that  encompasses the Treasury buildings, Franklin Square, the Town Hall, the Bond Store, Old Customs House and the Maritime Museum; and

3.    Whether the Council should also consider nominating the Treasury buildings for listing as a National Heritage Place, and what listing criteria could be used for the buildings. The report also set out the steps that would be required for preparing a nomination in time for the next annual round of inclusions in early 2019.

10.1    Alderman Reynolds - Observation of Urban Design Advisory Panel Meetings by Aldermen

Question:    Could the Director please advise if Aldermen are able to observe the Urban Design Advisory Panel (UDAP) meetings?

Answer:       The Director City Planning took the question on notice.

10.2    Alderman Reynolds - Approval of the Opteon Property Group Neon Sign

Question:    Could the Director please advise when approval was given to the Opteon Property Group to install the neon sign in Murray Street?

Answer:       The Director City Planning took the question on notice.

10.3    Alderman Reynolds - Mount Wellington Cable Car Company Approval for Works Permit

Question:    Could the Director please advise if the approval for the works permit for the Mount Wellington Cable Car Company breaches the ‘Dial before you Dig’ requirements and the Aboriginal Heritage Act?

Answer:       The Director City Planning took the question on notice.

10.4    Alderman Reynolds - Air Conditioning Units at the Ibis Hotel

Question:    Could the Director please advise if the semi-transparent barrier around air-conditioning units located at the Ibis Hotel meets the building standards and would it be likely to meet the Green Building standards?

Answer:       The Director City Planning advised that the semi-transparent barrier around the air-conditioning units does comply with the building standards, however complaints have been received in relation to the noise being emitted and this is still under investigation.