ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES OF THE

Planning and Development Committee

HELD IN Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange

ON 6 July 2021

COMMENCING AT 7.45pm


 1      Introduction

Attendance

Cr R Turner (Chairperson), Cr R Kidd (Mayor), Cr G Taylor (Deputy Mayor), Cr K Duffy, Cr J Hamling, Cr J McRae, Cr T Mileto, Cr S Munro, Cr S Nugent, Cr S Romano, Cr J Whitton

Chief Executive Officer, Director Corporate and Commercial Services, Director Development Services, Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services, Director Technical Services, Manager Corporate Governance, Executive Support Manager, Executive Support Officer.

 

APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Nil.

1.1     DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTERESTS, SIGNIFICANT NON-PECUNIARY INTERESTS AND LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT NON-PECUNIARY INTERESTS

Nil.

 

2       General Reports

2.1     Items Approved Under the Delegated Authority of Council

TRIM Reference:        2021/1156

RESOLVED - 21/201                                                                           Cr J Whitton/Cr S Munro

That Council resolves to acknowledge the information provided in the report by the Manager Development Assessments on Items Approved Under the Delegated Authority of Council.

For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Romano, Cr Whitton, Cr Mileto

Against: Nil

Absent: Nil


 

2.2     Development Application DA 128/2021(1) - 1 Scarborough Street

TRIM Reference:        2021/1193

RESOLVED - 21/202                                                                           Cr J Whitton/Cr S Munro

That Council consents to development application DA 128/2021(1) for Subdivision (two Lot Torrens title) and construction of two Dwelling Houses at Lot 129 DP 1237871 – 1 Scarborough Street, Orange pursuant to the conditions of consent in the attached Notice of Approval.

For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Romano, Cr Whitton, Cr Mileto

Against: Nil

Absent: Nil

 

2.3     Orange Local Environmental Plan - Amendment 29 - Park and Rifle Range Roads Post Exhibition Report

TRIM Reference:        2021/1413

RESOLVED - 21/203                                                                             Cr J Whitton/Cr K Duffy

That Council adopt Amendment 29 to the Orange Local Environmental Plan 2011 as exhibited.

For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Romano, Cr Whitton, Cr Mileto

Against: Nil

Absent: Nil

 

Cr Duffy asked if a discussion had been had with the Rifle Range and if it would jeopardise their activity in any way.

The Director Development Services stated that all adjoining neighbours were contacted and notified about the Planning Proposal, including the Rifle Range and Crown Lands. All activities impacted by the development have already been identified in the DCP. 

 

Cr Kidd stated that Council met with Rifle Range Road residents on a number of occasions where concerns were discussed.

The Director Development Services stated that the Planning Proposal is a response to site constraints. The proposal reflects a more appropriate use of the land; shaping of the blocks to suit the topography and properly accommodating roads so that they feed in to the adjoining subdivision(s). The applicant had been in discussion with the neighbours.

 

QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE                                                                                    Cr R Kidd

Cr Kidd asked if the old cottage on the crest of the hill with the bull nose verandah and chimney on one end is part of an identified item in the heritage conservation plan.


 

2.4     Development Application DA 284/2020(1) - 4 Kearneys Drive

TRIM Reference:        2021/1422

RESOLVED - 21/204                                                                               Cr K Duffy/Cr T Mileto

 

That the attached Notice of Determination in relation to DA 284/2020(1) for demolition (existing dwelling and outbuildings) and Centre-based Child Care Facility at Lot A DP 365443 – 4 Kearneys Drive, Orange and the reasons for refusal therein as expressed by Councillors in the Planning Development Committee meeting held on 15 June 2021 be endorsed.

For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Romano, Cr Whitton, Cr Mileto

Against: Nil

Absent: Nil


 

 

2.5     Orange Development Control Plan - 185 Leeds Parade

TRIM Reference:        2021/1426

RESOLVED - 21/205                                                                         Cr J Whitton/Cr J Hamling

That Council resolves:

1        That Council acknowledge the attached site specific development controls and resolve to place the controls on exhibition for a period of 28 days with the development controls updated to include:

Pylon signage around the site frontages (Leeds Parade and Northern Distributor Road) may be permitted as follows:

-       One free-standing sign pylon along the Northern Distributor Road frontage of the site, east of the new road intersection (already approved in DA 322/2019).

-       Two free-standing sign pylon signs along the Northern Distributor Road frontage of the site, west of the new road intersection

-       One free-standing sign pylon sign at the southern end of the site between Leeds Parade and the new road intersection.

-       The maximum height of the above pylon signs is 8 metres. The maximum width is 3 metres.

Pylon or free standing signs are permitted within the site and are to be subject to the following requirements:

-       For single tenancy buildings/sites – 1 sign only; maximum height of 4.5 metres and maximum width of 1.5 metres

-       For multi-tenancy buildings/sites – 1 sign only as a directory panel which allows each tenant to identify their business. Maximum height of 6 metres and maximum width of 2 metres.

Building signage is to integrate with the architectural design.  Signage must not obliterate architectural features or project beyond the silhouette of the building.

2    That the draft Development Control Plans be provided to John Holland Rail and Transport for New South Wales.

3    That post exhibition the matter return to Council for consideration of submissions with a view to amending the Orange Local Environmental Plan 2004.

For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, , Cr Munro, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Romano, Cr Whitton

Against: Cr Mileto, Cr McRae, Cr Nugent

Absent: Nil

 

Cr Nugent asked for clarification on the difference in the free standing pylons and why John Holland Rail and TfNSW was to be notified.

The Chief Executive Officer  stated that 2 x 8m signs have been requested, where Council had provided for 1 and on the buildings 6m height is requested where Council provided for 4m. Development that is near a railway line goes to John Holland for them to consider.

The Meeting Closed at 8.04PM