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City of hobart

MINUTES

Planning Authority Committee Meeting

 

Open Portion

 

Wednesday, 19 February 2025 at 4.00pm

 


 

Minutes (Open Portion)

Planning Authority Committee Meeting

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19/2/2025

 

 

 ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

1.      Acknowledgement of Country. 3

2.      Confirmation of Minutes. 3

3.      Consideration of Supplementary Items. 4

4.      Indications of Pecuniary and Conflicts of Interest. 4

5.      Transfer of Agenda Items. 4

6.      Planning Authority Items - Consideration of Items with Deputations. 5

7.      Committee Acting as Planning Authority. 5

7.1    Applications under the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015  5

7.1.1     18-44 Napoleon Street, Battery Point - Slipyard Works. 5

7.1.2     1 Peel Street, Sandy Bay - Signage. 6

8.      Reports. 9

8.1    Delegated Decisions Report (Planning) 9

8.2    Planning Advertising Report 9

9.      Responses to Questions without Notice. 10

10.    Questions without Notice. 10

11.    Closed Portion of the Meeting.. 11

 


 

Minutes (Open Portion)

Planning Authority Committee Meeting

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19/02/2025

 

 

Planning Authority Committee Meeting (Open Portion) held on Wednesday, 19 February 2025 at 4.00 pm in the Council Chamber, Town Hall.

 

APPOINTED MEMBERS

Councillor M Dutta (Chairperson)

Lord Mayor Councillor A M Reynolds

Deputy Lord Mayor Cr Dr Z E Sherlock

Councillor W F Harvey

Councillor R Posselt

Councillor B Lohberger

Councillor G Kitsos

 

NOMINEE MEMBERS

Alderman M Zucco

Councillor J Kelly

Councillor L Elliot

Alderman L Bloomfield

Councillor W Coats

 

PRESENT:

Councillor M Dutta (Chairperson)

Councillor W F Harvey

Councillor J Kelly

Councillor L Elliot

Councillor R Posselt

Councillor B Lohberger

Councillor G Kitsos

 

Apologies:

Lord Mayor Councillor A M Reynolds

Deputy Lord Mayor Cr Dr Z E Sherlock

 

Leave of Absence:

Alderman M Zucco

 

In accordance with clause 4.6 of the terms of reference the Deputy Director Strategy and Regulatory Services appointed the Councillors J Kelly and L Elliot, as an Appointed Members to the Committee.

 

 

1.       Acknowledgement of Country

 

The Chairperson provided an acknowledgement of country.

 

2.       Confirmation of Minutes

 

Harvey

 

The minutes of the Open Portion of the Planning Authority Committee meeting held on Wednesday, 5 February 2025, be confirmed as an accurate record.

 

MOTION CARRIED

 

 

VOTING RECORD

AYES

NOES

Dutta

 

Harvey

 

Kelly

 

Elliot

 

Posselt

 

Lohberger

 

Kitsos

 

 

The minutes were signed.

 

3.       Consideration of Supplementary Items

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

Recommendation

 

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

 

No supplementary items were received.

 

 

4.       Indications of Pecuniary and Conflicts of Interest

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

 

Elected Members are requested to indicate where they may have any pecuniary or conflict of interest in respect to any matter appearing on the agenda, or any supplementary item to the agenda.

 

No interest was indicated.

 

 

5.       Transfer of Agenda Items

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

No items were transferred.

6.       Planning Authority Items - Consideration of Items with Deputations

 

There were no deputations.

 7.      Committee Acting as Planning Authority

 

In accordance with the provisions of Part 2 Regulation 25 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015, the intention of the Committee to act as a planning authority pursuant to the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 is to be noted.

 

In accordance with Regulation 25, the Committee will act as a planning authority in respect to those matters appearing under this heading on the agenda, inclusive of any supplementary items.

 

The Committee is reminded that in order to comply with Regulation 25(2), the Chief Executive Officer is to ensure that the reasons for a decision by a Council or Council Committee acting as a planning authority are recorded in the minutes.

 

7.1     Applications under the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015

 

7.1.1   18-44 Napoleon Street, Battery Point - Slipyard Works

            PLN-HOB-2024-671 - File Ref: F25/10606

Harvey

That the recommendation contained within the officer report, marked as item 7.1.1 of the Open Planning Authority Committee Agenda of 19 February 2025, be adopted.

 

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

AYES

NOES

Dutta

 

Harvey

 

Kelly

 

Elliot

 

Posselt

 

Lohberger

 

Kitsos

 

 

Committee Resolution:

Pursuant to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, the Council approve the application for Slipyard Works at 18-44 NAPOLEON ST BATTERY POINT TAS 7004 for the reasons outlined in the officer’s report and a permit containing the following conditions be issued:

GEN - General

The use and/or development must be substantially in accordance with the documents and drawings that comprise PLN-HOB-2024-0671-18-44 NAPOLEON STREET BATTERY POINT TAS 7004 - Final Planning Documents except where modified below.

ENV 1 - ENVIRONMENTAL AND RESIDENTIAL AMENITY IMPACTS

The proposed measures to minimise environmental and amenity impacts from noise, dust and runoff must be implemented.

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.

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.

Fees for Condition Endorsement are set out in Council’s Fees and Charges.

Delegation:       Committee

 

7.1.2   1 Peel Street, Sandy Bay - Signage

            PLN-HOB-2024-0682 - File Ref: F25/10625

Harvey

That the recommendation contained within the officer report, marked as item 7.1.2 of the Open Planning Authority Committee Agenda of 19 February 2025, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

AYES

NOES

Dutta

 

Harvey

 

Kelly

 

Elliot

 

Posselt

 

Lohberger

 

Kitsos

 

 

Committee Resolution:

Pursuant to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, the Council approve the application for Signage at 1 PEEL ST SANDY BAY TAS 7005 for the reasons outlined in the officer’s report and a permit containing the following conditions be issued:

 

GEN – General

 

The use and/or development must be substantially in accordance with the documents and drawings that comprise PLN-HOB-2024-0682 - 1 Peel St Sandy Bay – Final Planning Documents except where modified below.

 

HER 14 - Heritage – Signs

 

The excavation of the memorial signage footings must be monitored by an Archaeologist. Should any features or deposits of an archaeological nature relating to the significance of the Queenborough Memorial Garden be discovered on the site during excavation or disturbance, all excavation and/or disturbance must stop, and any recommendations made by the Archaeologist engaged in must be complied with.

 

HER 19 - Heritage - Landscaping and Trees

 

All lawn and landscaping around the proposed signage site must be 'made good' at the time of work completion.

 

PARKS

 

Should any damage occur, the site must be fully remediated to its existing condition at no expense to Council prior to completion of the works.

 

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.

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

The applicant is encouraged to ensure the separation between existing and proposed monuments and crypts on site are designed to ensure ongoing public safety.

 

PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE

 

You may require a permit to construct public infrastructure, with a 12-month maintenance period and bond (please contact the Hobart City Council's Infrastructure and Assets Network to initiate the permit process).

 

FEES AND CHARGES

 

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

 

BEFORE YOU DIG

 

Click [here] for before you dig information.

 

Delegation:       Committee

8.       Reports

 

8.1      Delegated Decisions Report (Planning)

            File Ref: F25/10189

Harvey

 

That the information contained in the Delegated Decision Report (Planning) be received and noted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

AYES

NOES

Dutta

 

Harvey

 

Kelly

 

Elliot

 

Posselt

 

Lohberger

 

Kitsos

 

 

 

Delegation:       Committee

 

8.2      Planning Advertising Report

            File Ref: F25/10200

Posselt

 

That the information contained in the “Planning Advertising Report” be received and noted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

AYES

NOES

Dutta

 

Harvey

 

Kelly

 

Elliot

 

Posselt

 

Lohberger

 

Kitsos

 

 

Delegation:       Committee

9.       Responses to Questions without Notice

Regulation 29(3) Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.
File Ref: 13-1-10

 

The Chief Executive Officer reports:-

 

“In accordance with the procedures approved in respect to Questions Without Notice, the following responses to questions taken on notice are provided to the Committee for information.

 

The Committee is reminded that in accordance with Regulation 29(3) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015, the Chairperson is not to allow discussion or debate on either the question or the response.”

 

Lohberger

 

That the responses to questions without notice marked as item 9 to the Open Planning Authority Committee Agenda of 19 February 2025, be received and noted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

AYES

NOES

Dutta

 

Harvey

 

Kelly

 

Elliot

 

Posselt

 

Lohberger

 

Kitsos

 

 

 

Delegation:    Committee

 

 

 

 

10.     Questions without Notice

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

File Ref: 13-1-10

 

 

No questions were asked at the meeting.

 

11.     Closed Portion of the Meeting

 

Lohberger

 

That the Committee resolve by majority that the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to regulation 15(1) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015 because the items included on the closed agenda contain the following matters:  

 

·         Minutes of a Closed Committee meeting

·         Closed Questions Without Notice

 

The following items were discussed:-

 

Item No. 1          Minutes of the last meeting of the Closed Portion of the Committee Meeting

Item No. 2          Consideration of supplementary items to the agenda

Item No. 3          Indications of pecuniary and conflicts of interest

Item No. 4          Questions Without Notice

 

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

AYES

NOES

Dutta

 

Harvey

 

Kelly

 

Elliot

 

Posselt

 

Lohberger

 

Kitsos

 

 

Delegation:       Committee

 

There being no further business the Open portion of the meeting closed at 4.12pm.

 

TAKEN AS READ AND SIGNED AS A CORRECT RECORD THIS
12th DAY OF March 2025.

CHAIRperson