Minutes (Open Portion)

City Planning Committee Meeting

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Minutes (Open Portion)

City Planning Committee Meeting

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26/06/2017

BURNET

The minutes of the Open Portion of the City Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, 13 June 2017, be confirmed as an accurate record.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

Minutes (Open Portion)

City Planning Committee Meeting

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7.1.1   19 Bell Street (Also known as 1 Bell Street), New Town - Partial Change of Use to Sports and Recreation

BURNET

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Development Appraisal Planner and the Manager Development Appraisal of 20 June 2017, be adopted, amended by the following:

1.      An additional advice clause to read as follows:

“PROVISION OF BICYCLE PARKING

That the applicant is requested to consider the provision of adequate bicycle parking.”

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

Pursuant to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, the Council approve the application for a partial change of use to sports and recreation at 19 Bell Street (also known as 1 Bell Street), New Town for the reasons outlined in the officer’s report attached to item 7.1.1 of the Open City Planning Committee agenda of 26 June 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 PLN­17­310 ­ 19 BELL STREET NEW TOWN TAS 7008 ­ Final Planning Documents except where modified below.

Reason for condition

To clarify the scope of the permit.

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.

PROVISION OF BICYCLE PARKING

That the applicant is requested to consider the provision of adequate bicycle parking.

7.1.2   22 Thelma Drive, West Hobart - Dwelling

PROCEDURAL MOTION

RUZICKA

That the matter be deferred to a subsequent City Planning Committee meeting to ensure that the Development Application complies with the Part Five Agreement.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

7.1.3   2-6 South Street, Battery Point - Partial Demolition, Alterations and Extensions to Dwelling

RUZICKA

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Development Appraisal Planner and the Manager Development Appraisal of 21 June 2017, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

Pursuant to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, the Council refuse the application for a partial demolition, alterations and extensions to dwelling at 2­6 South Street, Battery Point on the following grounds:

1.      The proposed development does not meet performance criterion E13.8.2 P1 of the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 as the design and siting of the proposed works will result in detriment to the historic cultural heritage significance of the Heritage Precinct.

2.      The proposed development does not meet performance criterion E13.8.2 P3 of the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 as the height and location of the proposed extension will detract from the historic cultural heritage significance of the Heritage Precinct.

3.      The proposed development does not meet performance criterion E13.8.4 P3 of the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 as the height of the proposal will detract from the pattern of development that is a characteristic of the cultural heritage significance of Heritage Precinct BP1 in the vicinity of the site.

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7.1.4   ETA-17-32 - 69 Princes Street, Sandy Bay - Partial Demolition, House Extension and Alterations

RUZICKA

That the recommendation contained in the memorandum of the Manager Development Appraisal of 21 June 2017, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That the Council approve the extension of time request lodged under Section 53(5)(b) of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 in respect of PLN­15­00015­01.

7.1.5   52 View Street, Sandy Bay - Partial Demolition, Alterations, Additional Dwelling and Front Fencing

RUZICKA

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Development Appraisal Planner and the Senior Statutory Planner of 22 June 2017, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

Pursuant to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, the Council approve the application for partial demolition, alterations, additional dwelling and front

fencing at 52 View Street, Sandy Bay for the reasons outlined in the officer’s report attached to supplementary item 7.1.5 of the Open City Planning Committee agenda of 26 June 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 PLN­17­36 ­ 52 VIEW STREET SANDY BAY TAS 7005 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 2017/00097­HCC dated 29 May 2017 as attached to the permit.

Reason for condition

To clarify the scope of the permit.

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.

ENG 10

The front fencing and gate at must allow adequate sight distance between user vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.

Revised plans must be submitted and approved  showing either:

1.      A front fence/gate less than 1.2m in height for a distance of 2m either side of the driveway extent to ensure pedestrian sight lines are in accordance AS/NZS2890.1:2004; or

2.      A front fence/gate greater than 1.2m in height, with greater than 50% transparency for the portion above 1.2m in height, such that a pedestrian cannot be obscured by the fencing, to also ensure pedestrian sight lines are in accordance with AS/NZS2890.1:2004.

All work must be carried out in accordance with the approved revised plans.

Advice: Once the revised plans have been approved the Council will issue a condition endorsement (see general advice on how to obtain condition endorsement).

Consultation with the owner of the neighbouring property to reach an agreed solution is recommended.

Reason for condition

To ensure the safety of vehicles entering and leaving the development and of pedestrians and traffic in the vicinity.

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.

BUILDING PERMIT

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

PLUMBING PERMIT

Plumbing permit in accordance with the Tasmanian Plumbing Regulations 2014.

Click here for more information.

DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG

Click here for dial before you dig information.

7.1.6   724 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay - Multiple Dwelling

BURNET

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Development Appraisal Planner and the Senior Statutory Planner of 23 June 2017, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

Pursuant to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, the Council approve the application for a multiple dwelling at 724 Sandy Bay Road for the reasons outlined in the officer’s report attached to supplementary item 7.1.6 of the City Planning Committee agenda of 26 June 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 PLN­16­1110 ­ 724 SANDY BAY ROAD SANDY BAY TAS 7005 ­ 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 01568 dated 28/10/2016 as attached to the permit.

Reason for condition

To clarify the scope of the permit.

PLN s1

Prior to the commencement of work, revised plans are to be submitted and approved showing:

·    The alteration of the Zincalume flashing to a non­reflective, subdued finish; and

·    The size of the parking deck for the existing dwelling being reduced in length by 2m so that the gap between the existing dwelling and the car parking deck is increased to 6m.

All work required by this condition must be undertaken in accordance with the approved revised plans.

Advice:

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

Reason for condition

To ensure compliance with Clauses 12.4.2 P3, 12.4.6 P1, and 12.4.10 P1, of the

Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015.

ENG 2

Vehicle safety barriers where required by Australian Standard AS/NZS2890.1:2004, compliant with AS/NZS1170.1:2002 must be installed prior to the commencement of use.

If barriers are not required by AS/NZS2890.1:2004; a report, prepared by a suitably qualified person, demonstrating that barriers are not required must be submitted and approved by Council prior to the issuing of any Certificate of Likely Compliance under the Building Act 2016.

If vehicle safety barriers are required, a certified vehicle crash barrier design (including site plan with proposed location(s) of installation), prepared by a suitably qualified Engineer, to satisfy the above requirements, must be submitted and approved by Council prior to the issuing of any Certificate of Likely Compliance under the Building Act 2016. All works, required by this condition must be undertaken in accordance with certified design.

Prior to the issuing of any Occupancy or Completion Certificate under the Building Act 2016, barriers must be inspected by a qualified engineer and a certification submitted to Council, confirming that the installed barriers comply with the above requirement.

Advice:

If vehicle safety barriers are not required due to a drop of less than 600mm, the designers should make this clear on the drawings to help avoid unnecessary delays in building approval. If wheelstops (i.e kerb 90 to 110mm high) are not required due to a drop of less than 150mm, the designers should make this clear on the drawings to help avoid unnecessary delays in building approval.

Designers are advised to consult the National Construction Code 2016 to determine if pedestrian handrails or safety barriers compliant with the NCC2016 are also required: http://www.abcb.gov.au/Resources/NCC.

Council do not consider a slope greater than 1 in 4 to constitute a lower level as described in AS/NZS 2890.1:2004 Section 2.4.5.3. Once the design drawing has been approved Council will issue a condition endorsement (see general advice on how to obtain condition endorsement). It is advised that documentation for condition endorsement is lodged well before a Building Permit is required, as failure to address design requirements until Building Application stage may result in unexpected delays.

Reason for condition

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

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. Any damage must be immediately reported to 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.

ENG s1

The driveway must be constructed with a minimum trafficable width of 2.9m, prior to the commencement of use.

Reason for condition

To ensure that safety of users of the driveway/parking

ENG s2

All new and altered vehicular crossovers must be constructed as plinth and grate crossovers in accordance with Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia: Local Government Association Tasmania: Standard Drawing TSD­ R17­v1, prior to the commencement of use.

Reason for condition

To ensure crossovers match surrounding crossovers and provide a safe environment for users of the adjacent cycle path.

ENV 2

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 such time as all disturbed areas have been stabilised and/or restored or sealed to the Council’s satisfaction.

A soil and water management plan (SWMP) must be submitted and approved prior to the commencement of work. The SWMP must be prepared in accordance with the Soil and Water Management on Building and Construction Sites fact sheets (Derwent Estuary Program, 2008), available from here.

All work must be undertaken in accordance with this condition and the approved soil and water management plan (SWMP).

Advice: Once the soil and water management plan (SWMP) has been approved the Council will issue a condition endorsement (see general advice on how to obtain condition endorsement).

Reason for condition

To avoid the pollution and sedimentation of roads, drains and natural watercourses 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 www.hobartcity.com.au 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; http://www.hobartcity.com.au/Development/Building

PLUMBING PERMIT

Plumbing permit in accordance with the Building Act 2016, Building Regulations

2016 and the National Construction Code. http://www.hobartcity.com.au/Development/Plumbing

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)

http://www.hobartcity.com.au/Transport/Permits/Construction_Activities_Special_Even ts_in_the_Road_Reservation

Permit to Open Up and Temporarily Occupy a Highway (for work in the road reserve)

http://www.hobartcity.com.au/Transport/Lighting_Roads_Footpaths_and_Street_Clean ing/Roads_and_Footpaths

STORM WATER

Please note that in addition to a building and/or plumbing permit, development must be in accordance with the Hobart City Council’s Hydraulic Services By law. 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.

REDUNDANT CROSSOVERS

Redundant crossovers are required to be reinstated under the Hobart City Council’s

Highways By law. Click here for more information.

ACCESS

Designed in accordance with LGAT­ IPWEA – Tasmanian standard drawings. Click here for more information.

CROSS OVER CONSTRUCTION

The construction of the crossover can be undertaken by the Council or by a private contractor, subject to Council approval of the design. Click here for more information.

WEED CONTROL

Effective measures are detailed in the Tasmanian Washdown Guidelines for Weed and Disease Control: Machinery, Vehicles and Equipment (Edition 1, 2004). The guidelines can be obtained from the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment website.

WASTE DISPOSAL

Click here for information regarding waste disposal.

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.

7.2      Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 - Central Business Zone - Height Standards Review - Proposed Amendment PSA-3-2017

REYNOLDS

That:  1.     The outcomes of the report titled “Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 Central Business Zone Height Standards – Performance Criteria Review” by Leigh Woolley be received and noted.

2.    Public consultation to be undertaken on the proposed “Desired Future Character Statement”.

MOTION LOST

VOTING RECORD

RUZICKA

That:   1.    The outcomes of Central Business Zone Height Standards – Performance Criteria Review report (Woolley 2016) be endorsed.

2.    Pursuant to Section 34(1) (b) of the former provisions of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, the Council resolve to initiate the amendments provided in the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 marked as Attachment C to item 7.2 of the Open City Planning Committee agenda of 26 June 2017.

3.    Pursuant to Section 35 of the former provisions of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, the Council certify that the PSA-3-2017 Amendment to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 meets the requirements of Section 32 of the former provisions of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 and authorise the General Manager and the Deputy General Manager to sign the Instrument of Certification, marked as Attachment D to item 7.2 of the Open City Planning Committee agenda of 26 June 2017.

4.    Pursuant to Section 38 of the former provisions of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, the Council place the PSA-3-2017 Amendment to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 on public exhibition for a 42 day period following certification.

5.    Public forum(s) to explain the proposed amendments and the results of the Woolley (2016) report be held during the exhibition of the PSA-3-2017 Amendment to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015.

6.    A further report to Council be prepared addressing the additional analysis required in relation to a number of issues including the preparation of design guidelines, modelling of buildings in certain locations, development of spatial principles to inform appreciation of the ‘urban amphitheatre’, designation of additional view protection planes, height control planes and specification of maximum height limits.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The outcomes of Central Business Zone Height Standards – Performance Criteria Review report (Woolley 2016) be endorsed.

2.    Pursuant to Section 34(1) (b) of the former provisions of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, the Council resolve to initiate the amendments provided in the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 marked as Attachment C to item 7.2 of the Open City Planning Committee agenda of 26 June 2017.

3.    Pursuant to Section 35 of the former provisions of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, the Council certify that the PSA-3-2017 Amendment to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 meets the requirements of Section 32 of the former provisions of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 and authorise the General Manager and the Deputy General Manager to sign the Instrument of Certification, marked as Attachment D to item 7.2 of the Open City Planning Committee agenda of 26 June 2017.

4.    Pursuant to Section 38 of the former provisions of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, the Council place the PSA-3-2017 Amendment to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 on public exhibition for a 42 day period following certification.

5.    Public forum(s) to explain the proposed amendments and the results of the Woolley (2016) report be held during the exhibition of the PSA-3-2017 Amendment to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015.

6.    A further report to Council be prepared addressing the additional analysis required in relation to a number of issues including the preparation of design guidelines, modelling of buildings in certain locations, development of spatial principles to inform appreciation of the ‘urban amphitheatre’, designation of additional view protection planes, height control planes and specification of maximum height limits.

7.3.1   20 McVilly Drive & 2 Davies Avenue, Hobart & Adjacent Road Reserve - Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge

COCKER

That the recommendation contained in the report of Irene Duckett of Ireneinc (Planning Consultant) of 23 June 2017, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

Pursuant to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 and the Sullivans Cove Planning Scheme 1997 the Council approve the application for Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge at 20 McVilly Drive, 2 Davies Avenue, Hobart and Adjacent Road Reserve, for the reasons outlined in the officer’s report attached to item 7.3.1 of the Open City Planning Committee agenda of 26 June 2017, and a permit containing the following conditions be issued:

GENERAL

The use and/or development must be substantially in accordance with the documents and drawings that comprise PLN-17-196 – DAVIES AVENUE & 20 MCVILLY DRIVE HOBART TAS 7000 – 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 2017/00406-HCC dated 27 March 2017 as attached to the permit. 

Reason for condition

To clarify the scope of the permit.

THC

The use and/or development must comply with the requirements of the Tasmanian Heritage Council as detailed in the Notice of Heritage Decision, THC Application No. 5266 dated 21 June 2017, as attached to the permit. 

Reason for condition

To clarify the scope of the permit.

ENG sw3

The proposed works (including footings and overhangs) must be designed to ensure the long term protection of and access to the Council’s stormwater infrastructure.

Some sections of the Council's stormwater infrastructure near the works may be able to be abandoned as public infrastructure.  A formal request to abandon these mains must be submitted and approved prior to the issue of any consent under the Building Act or commencement of works (whichever occurs first).

This request must include:

1.         Detailed plan clearly showing assets to be abandoned;

2.         Details of investigations sufficient to demonstrate the asset is no longer required, including CCTV footage and report.

In the event that either the assets can not be abandoned or additional public stormwater assets are identified in close proximity, the following applies:

Detailed engineering design for any infrastructure which will remain public and be within two metres of the works (including alteration of levels, abutments and footings or proposal to divert the public infrastructure) must be submitted and approved prior to issue of any consent under the Building Act or commencement of works (whichever occurs first).

The detailed design must:

1.         Demonstrate how the design will maintain the overland flow path, provide adequate access to the main, impose no additional loads onto the main and that the structure will be fully independent of the main and its trenching.

2.         Include cross-sections clearly showing the relationship both vertically and horizontally between Council’s stormwater infrastructure and the proposed works (including footings), and stating the minimum setbacks from the works to the nearest external surface of the main.

3.         Should any diversion of existing public infrastructure be required, engineering details of any proposed alterations and new infrastructure are to be provided.  Noting that any new infrastructure will need to adhere to Condition ENG sw5.

4.         Be certified by a suitably qualified engineer

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

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

Reason for condition

To ensure the protection of the Council’s hydraulic infrastructure.

ENG sw5

The new stormwater system, including new connections and any diversion or alteration of existing infrastructure, must be constructed prior to commencement of use.

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

1.         Be certified by a qualified and experienced Engineer.

2.         Show in both plan and long-section the proposed stormwater infrastructure, including but not limited to, connections, flows, velocities, hydraulic grade lines, clearances, cover, gradients, sizing, material, pipe class, adequate working platforms around manholes, easements and inspection openings.

3.         Include the associated calculations and catchment area plans.  The stormwater system (including defined overland flow paths) must cater for all 1% AEP flows as at 2100 (i.e including climate change loading) from a fully developed catchment.  The piped system must be sized to accommodate at least the 5% AEP flows from a fully-developed catchment.

4.         Clearly distinguish between the internal and external stormwater infrastructure of the bridge (i.e where the internal bridge drainage finishes, including abutments/pedestrian access points), noting internal drainage as private and noting new stormwater outside of this to be considered an extension to the public system.

5.         Be substantially in accordance with the LGAT drawings

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

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

Please note that once the condition endorsement has been issued you will need to contact Council’s City Infrastructure Division to obtain a Permit to Construct Public Infrastructure.

Reason for condition

To ensure Council’s hydraulic infrastructure meets acceptable standards.

ENG sw6

All stormwater from the proposed development must be discharged to public infrastructure with sufficient receiving capacity prior to commencement of use. All costs associated with works required by this condition are to be met by the owner.

Design drawings and calculations of the proposed stormwater drainage and connections must be submitted and approved prior to the commencement of work. The design drawings and calculations (including for the connections) must:

1.         Be prepared by a suitably qualified person;

2.         Include long sections to the point of discharge;

3.         Demonstrate via detailed engineering drawings that the runoff from the bridge, including wings, will be safely conveyed to public infrastructure without causing a nuisance to road users or adverse impact to public land; and

4.         Be designed for 20yr ARI event, and provide safe overland flow paths for a 100yr event.  

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

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

Council notes the requirements of the Roads and Jetties Act for discharge of stormwater onto a State Highway.  

Reason for condition

To ensure that stormwater from the site will be discharged to a suitable Council approved outlet.

ENG sw7

Stormwater pre-treatment and detention for stormwater discharges from the development must be installed prior to the commencement of use.

A stormwater management report and design must be submitted and approved prior to commencement of work. The stormwater management report and design must:

1.         Be prepared by a suitably qualified engineer;

2.         Include detailed design of the treatment train, including final estimations of contaminant removal.  Treatment must be current best practice and aim to achieve the State Stormwater Strategy removal targets. 

3.         Include detailed design and supporting calculations of any detention required, sized such that there is no increase in flows from the developed site up to 5% AEP storm events above the receiving capacity of public infrastructure.  All assumptions must be clearly stated.

4.         Include a Stormwater Management Summary Plan that outlines the obligations relating to stormwater management, including a maintenance plan which details the operational and maintenance measures to check and ensure the ongoing effective operation of all systems, such as: inspection frequency; cleanout procedures; descriptions and diagrams of how the installed systems operate; details of the life of assets and replacement requirements.

All work required by this condition must be undertaken and maintained in accordance with the approved stormwater management report and design.

Advice: Once the stormwater management report and design has been approved the Council will issue a condition endorsement (see general advice on how to obtain condition endorsement).

Note that the Stormwater Management Summary Plan not only applies to stormwater systems, i.e. detention tanks / treatment devices but also that of swale drains / WUSD related infrastructure.

Reason for condition

To avoid the possible pollution of drainage systems and natural watercourses, to comply with relevant State legislation, and to ensure the development’s stormwater system takes into account limited receiving capacity of Council’s infrastructure

ENG tr2

A construction traffic and parking management plan must be implemented prior to the commencement of work on the site (including demolition).

The construction traffic (including cars, public transport vehicles, service vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists) and parking management plan must be submitted and approved, prior to commencement work. The construction traffic and parking management plan must:

1.         Be prepared by a suitably qualified person, by the Council;

2.         Develop a communications plan to advise the wider community of the traffic and parking impacts during construction;

3.         Include a start date and finish dates of various stages of works;

4.         Include times that trucks and other traffic associated with the works will be allowed to operate; and

5.         Nominate a super intendant or like to advise the Council of the progress of works in relation to the traffic and parking management with regular meetings during the works.

All work required by this condition must be undertaken in accordance with the approved construction traffic and parking management plan.

Advice: Once the construction traffic and parking management plan has been approved Council will issue a condition endorsement (see general advice on how to obtain condition endorsement).

Reason for condition 

To ensure the safety of vehicles entering and leaving the development and the safety and access around the development site for the general public and adjacent businesses.

ENG 2

Vehicle barriers compliant with the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS / NZS 1170.1 must be installed prior to first use, such that vehicles are restricted access to the bridge. 

A certified design/report prepared by a suitably qualified Engineer, to satisfy the above requirements, must be provided to the Council prior to commencement of work.

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.

Reason for condition

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

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.  Any damage must be reported to Council immediately. 

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

ENG r1

The concrete piers within the State Highways Reservation must not undermine the stability and integrity of the existing footpaths, kerb & channel and its infrastructure.

Detail design drawings, structural certificates and associated geotechnical assessments of the concrete piers within the State Highways Reservation must be submitted and approved, prior to the commencement of work and must:

1.         Be prepared and certified by a suitable qualified person and experienced engineer;

2.         Not undermine the stability of the existing footpaths

3.         Be designed in accordance with relevant Australia Standards 

4.         Take into account any additional surcharge loadings as required by relevant Australian Standards.

5.         Take into account and reference accordingly any Geotechnical findings

6.         The structure certificated and/or drawings should note accordingly the above

All work required by this condition must be undertaken in accordance with the approved select design drawing and structural certificates.

Advice: Once the design drawing has been approved the Council will issue a condition endorsement (see general advice on how to obtain condition endorsement)

Reason for condition

To ensure that the stability and integrity of the Council’s highway reservation is not compromised by the development.

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The detailed designs of the stormwater system must demonstrate water sensitive urban design principles in accordance with the requirements of the State Stormwater Strategy 2010.

A certified design/report prepared by a suitably qualified person satisfying the above requirement must be provided to the Council prior to commencement of work.

All works required by this condition must be undertaken in accordance with the certified design/report. 

Reason for condition

To ensure that stormwater quality and quantity is managed appropriately.

ENV 12

An approved weed management plan must be implemented.

A weed management plan prepared by a suitably qualified and experienced person must be submitted and approved, prior to the commencement of work. The weed management plan must aim to ensure that individuals or propagules of Nassella Neesiana (Chilean Needle Grass) are not relocated from their current location as a result of the works. 

All work required by this condition must be undertaken in accordance with the approved weed management plan.

Advice: Once the weed management plan has been approved the Council will issue a condition endorsement (see general advice on how to obtain condition endorsement).

Reason for condition

To limit the potential for the spread of weeds

ENV 2      

Sediment and erosion control measures sufficient to prevent sediment from leaving the site and in accordance with an approved Soil and Water Management Plan (SWMP), must be installed prior to the commencement of work and maintained until such time as all disturbed areas have been stabilised and/or restored or sealed to the Council’s satisfaction.

A SWMP must be submitted and approved, prior to the commencement of work. The SWMP must be prepared in accordance with the Soil and Water Management on Building and Construction Sites fact sheets (Derwent Estuary Program, 2008), available here. 

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

Advice: Once the SWMP has been approved, the Council will issue a condition endorsement (see general advice on how to obtain condition endorsement).

Reason for Condition

To avoid the pollution and sedimentation of roads, drains and natural watercourses that could be caused by erosion and runoff from the development.

HER 20

A construction management plan must be submitted and approved, prior to the commencement of work on the site. The construction management plan must include the following:

1.         The proposed implementation and details of a briefing on the importance of the cultural heritage values of the nearby heritage items be provided to all contractors as part of a site induction by a suitable qualified/experienced heritage practitioner.

2.         A relocation management plan for the 2/40th Battalion Monument, and RSL bench, including detail on temporary storage provisions and a timeframe for re-installation.

3.         Detail of methods to enforce a machinery exclusion zone around the Charles Meredith Memorial Fountain (including cobblestone paving) during the course of works.

4.         Detail as to the timing and methodology of full implementation of the recommendations contained in Section 5 of the document Potential impact of Tasman Highway Memorial Bridge Construction on mature Cedars (Tree Inclined, 8/3/2017).

5.         Detail as to whether any trees of the Soldiers Memorial Avenue will be within (or overhanging) any works compound associated with the proposed development, and what measures will be taken to protect those trees against possible damage, as guided by an arborist.

All work required by this condition must be undertaken in accordance with the plan.

Advice: Once the plan has been approved the Council will issue a condition endorsement (see general advice on how to obtain condition endorsement).

Reason for condition

To ensure that development at a heritage place is undertaken in a sympathetic manner which does not cause loss of historic cultural heritage significance.

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, by-laws, 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 e-service portal. 

Once approved, the Council will respond to you via email that the condition(s) 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. 

Occupational license for structures in the Hobart City Council highway reservation, in accordance with conditions to be established by the Council. Click here http://www.hobartcity.com.au/Environment/Occupational_Licencefor 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. 

PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE

Permit to construct public infrastructure with a 12 month maintenance period and bond (please contact the Hobart City Council's City Infrastructure Division to initiate the permit process).

NEW SERVICE CONNECTION

New service connection (please contact the Hobart City Council's City Infrastructure Division to initiate the application process).

STORM WATER

Please note that in addition to a building and/or plumbing permit, development must be in accordance with the Hobart City Council’s Hydraulic Services By law. 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. 

HERITAGE

Consideration should be given to implementing the following:

·          Engaging relevant stakeholders in any future wayfinding or interpretation initiatives associated with the bridge and/or nearby heritage items.

·          The formulation of a Conservation Management Plan for the Hobart Cenotaph (or review of any such existing documents).

·          Archaeological monitoring of excavations associated with the proposed development on the Hobart Cenotaph and Regatta Grounds and if any significant archaeological features are encountered that these be managed in accordance with industry standards (e.g. the Tasmanian Heritage Council’s Practice Note 2 – managing Historical Archaeological Significance in the Works Application Process).

DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG

Consultation and approval should be sought from any relevant authorities regarding any potential impact to their assets.

Click here for dial before you dig information.

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8.1      Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 - PSA-17-2 - 2 Churchill Avenue - Application for Planning Scheme Amendment

RUZICKA

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Development Appraisal Planner and the Manager Planning Policy and Heritage of 21 June 2017, be adopted, amended by the following:

1.      28 day period in Clause 3 be substituted with 42 day period.

2.      The addition of Clause 4 to read as follows:

“4.     UTAS to be encouraged to communicate the proposed changes to the use of the building by way of facilitating public forums and a letter drop to the surrounding properties.”

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    Pursuant to Section 34(1) (a) of the former provisions of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, Council resolve to initiate an amendment to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 to amend the Particular Purpose Zone 3 – University of Tasmania (Sandy bay campus), as detailed in Appendix B to marked as Attachment A to item 8.1 of the Open City Planning Committee agenda of 26 June 2017.

2.    Pursuant to Section 35 of the former provisions of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, Council certify that the amendment to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 PSA-17-2 meets the requirements of Section 32 of the former provisions of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 and authorise the General Manager and the Deputy General Manager to sign the Instrument of Certification marked as Attachment B to item 8.1 of the Open City Planning Committee agenda of 26 June 2017.

3.    Pursuant to Section 38 of the former provisions of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, Council place Amendment PSA-17-2 to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 on public exhibition for a 42 day period following certification.

4.    UTAS to be encouraged to communicate the proposed changes to the use of the building by way of facilitating public forums and a letter drop to the surrounding properties.

8.2      City Planning Division – Revised Fees and Charges 2017/2018 Financial Year – Development Compliance

RUZICKA

That the recommendation contained in the memorandum of the Manager Development Compliance of 21 June 2017, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That the Council approve the following fees to apply from 1 July 2017:

(i)      Occupation Licences – Use of Footpaths for Outdoor Dining Salamanca Square – 24 hour occupation - $155 per square metre.

(ii)     Building Permit – Extension of Time - $176 per extension.

(iii)    Inspections and issue of statutory certificates for plumbing permits issued after the statutory period has elapsed (permit issued prior to November 2012) - $450 per certificate.

8.3      City Planning - Advertising List

RUZICKA

That the recommendation contained in the memorandum of the Director City Planning of 21 June 2017, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That the information be received and noted.

8.4      Delegated Permits Report (Planning)

RUZICAK

That the recommendation contained in the memorandum of the Director City Planning of 21 June 2017, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That the information be received and noted.

RUZICKA

That the information be received and noted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

10.1    Alderman Burnet - The Peacock Centre Rebuild

Question:    Could the Director please advise as to the progress of the rebuild of the Peacock Centre and will this rebuild still enhance the heritage values?

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

10.2    Alderman Reynolds - Changed Conditions of Approved Development Applications

Question:    (i)    In the life of this Council, how many DA's approved at Council meetings with conditions have then had those conditions subsequently changed by officers?

(ii)   Is there any type of conditions set by Council that can not be over-turned by officers? Can you outline the exact legal basis for the modification of Council set conditions by staff?

(iii)  What protocols do staff use to try to reflect the original intent of the Council-set conditions before making a decision to modify conditions?

(iv)  If Council was uncomfortable with the current situation, what changes could it make to ensure that Council set conditions are not modified by officers?

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

10.3    Alderman Reynolds - Use of Dangerous Plastic-Base Aluminium Composite Cladding on City Buildings

Question:   (i)    How can we find out if there are any buildings in the city that have used the dangerous plastic-based aluminium composite cladding that was responsible for the fire in London?

                     (ii)   Who is responsible for the approval of building products in Tasmania and can we condition the use or non-use of any particular building product if it is of concern?

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

10.4    Alderman Harvey - Update on the Hotel Above Myer

Question:    Could the Director please provide an update as to the status of the build of the hotel being constructed above the Myer store?

Answer:       The structure is being built in two stages.  The first stage being the structure on Liverpool Street can no longer progress and is currently at a standstill until the Myer building on Murray Street has been completed.  Once this has occurred the first stage of the build can progress and the second stage can commence.

10.5    Alderman Harvey - Notice of Motion - Plastic Pollution Report

Question:    Could the Director please advise of the progress of the report in relation to the joint Notice of Motion of Alderman Cocker and myself titled “Plastic Pollution” of which was adopted at the Council meeting of 21 November 2016?

Answer:       The Director City Planning advised that the completion of the report is immanent and should be tabled in the near future.

10.6    Alderman Ruzicka - Cladding on the Docklands Building

Question:    Could the Director please advise of the cladding type used on the docklands building?

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