MINUTES OF General
Meeting
Held at Council
Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday 16 October 2013
at 6:35 PM

PRESENT
Councillors Russell (Chairman),
Anisse, Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Singh and Tilbury.
NATIONAL
ANTHEM
OPENING PRAYER
Major David Hawke, from the
Salvation Army, Hornsby, opened the meeting in prayer.
Acknowledgement
of RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY
Statement by the Chairman:
"We recognise our
Shire's rich cultural and religious diversity and we acknowledge and pay
respect to the beliefs of all members of our community, regardless of creed or
faith."
ABORIGINAL
RECOGNITION
Statement by the Chairman:
"We acknowledge we are on the
traditional lands of the Darug and Guringai Peoples. We pay our respects to
elders past and present."
AUDIO
RECORDING OF COUNCIL MEETING
Statement by the Chairman:
"I advise all present that tonight's meeting is being audio
recorded for the purposes of providing a record of public comment at the meeting, supporting the democratic process,
broadening knowledge and participation in community affairs, and demonstrating
Council’s commitment to openness and accountability. The recordings of the non-confidential parts of the
meeting will be made available on Council’s website once the Minutes have been
finalised. All speakers are requested to ensure their comments are relevant to
the issue at hand and to refrain from making personal comments or
criticisms."
APOLOGIES / leave of absence
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR COX,
THAT the
apology and request for leave of absence from Councillor Berman in respect of
an inability to attend the General Meeting on 16 October 2013 be accepted and
leave of absence be granted.
FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi,
browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
political donations disclosure
Statement
by the Chairman:
“In accordance with Section 147 of the Environmental Planning and
Assessment Act 1979, any person or organisation who has made a relevant
planning application or a submission in respect of a relevant planning
application which is on tonight’s agenda, and who has made a reportable
political donation or gift to a Councillor or employee of the Council, must
make a Political Donations Disclosure Statement.
If a Councillor or employee has
received a reportable political donation or gift from a person or organisation
who has made a relevant planning application or a submission in respect of a
relevant planning application which is on tonight’s agenda, they must declare a
non-pecuniary conflict of interests to the meeting, disclose the nature of the
interest and manage the conflict of interests in accordance with Council’s Code
of Conduct.”
declarations of interest
COUNCILLOR TILBURY declared a less
than significant non-pecuniary interest in relation to Item 10 – PL102/13
Development Application – Section 96(2) – Dwelling-House – 42 Koloona Street,
Berowra. Refer to that Item for details.
confirmation of minutes
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
GALLAGHER, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT the
Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 18 September 2013 be
confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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petitionS
Nil
presentations
The Mayor and Councillor Browne (Chair of the Heritage
Committee) presented the 2013 Hornsby Shire Heritage Awards as follows:
Category A - for projects involving the preservation, restoration and
conservation of a listed Heritage item.
Winner – Wagstaff Enterprises Pty Ltd – restoration
of an early Federation weatherboard cottage, “Carmel”, at 115 Beecroft Road,
Beecroft. The Award was accepted by Mr Gordon Clarke, on behalf of Wagstaff
Enterprises Pty Ltd.
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Category B – for sensitively designed extensions or alterations to a
Heritage Item, a building in the vicinity of a Heritage Item, or a building
within a Heritage Conservation Area.
Winner – Stephen and Glenys Rowe – sympathetic new
garden pavilion within the grounds of the heritage listed house, “Lynwood”, at 12 Malton Road, Beecroft. The Award was accepted by Stephen and Glenys Rowe.
Highly Commended – Sean and Liz Gibbeson – sympathetic alterations
and additions to a contributory item within the Beecroft/Cheltenham Heritage
Conservation Area at 56 Cheltenham Road, Cheltenham. The Award was accepted by
Sean and Liz Gibbeson.
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Owen Nannelli Memorial Award – awarded to a group or individual who has made an
outstanding contribution to the education and promotion of heritage.
Winner – Berowra Living History Group – this award
recognises the Berowra Living History Group’s innovative approach and
outstanding contribution to preserving and promoting the history of the Berowra
region and its people. The Award was accepted by Robin Borkovic and other members
of the Berowra Living History Group.
Highly Commended – Adrian Mitchell –
for the publication of Plein Airs and Graces: The Life and Times of George Collingridge. The
publication is a well presented scholarly book on the life of the landscape
painter and historian George Collingridge. The Award was accepted by Adrian Mitchell.
Highly Commended
– Dr Joan Webb – for her outstanding contribution to the education and
promotion of local history in Hornsby Shire. The Award was accepted by Dr Joan
Webb.
Rescission Motions
Nil
ITEMS PASSED BY EXCEPTION / CALL FOR SPEAKERS ON AGENDA ITEMS
THE MAYOR ANNOUNCED his
intention to deal with the balance of the Business Paper by the exception
method and announced the items.
Items 3, 5,
6, 8, 11, 13, 15 and 18 were withdrawn or left for discussion later in the
meeting.
RESOLVED ON
THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT the
recommendations in respect of items 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 19 be
adopted.
FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi,
Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: NIL
Note: Item 17 was called over and
noted.
For the sake of clarity, the above
items are recorded in Agenda sequence.
Note: Persons wishing to address Council on matters which
were on the Agenda were permitted to speak, prior to the item being discussed,
and their names are recorded in the Minutes in respect of that particular item.
GENERAL BUSINESS
General Manager's Division
Nil
Corporate Support Division
1 CS48/13 Investments
and Borrowings for 2013/14 - Status for Period Ending 31 August 2013
(F2004/06987)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s
Report No. CS48/13 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: NIL
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2 CS51/13 Pecuniary
Interest and Other Matters Returns - Disclosures by Councillors and
Designated Persons
(F2013/00386)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT Council note the Disclosure of Pecuniary
Interests and Other Matters Returns recently lodged with the General Manager
have been tabled as required by the Local Government Act.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: NIL
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Environment and Human Services Division
3 EH14/13 Review
of Community Buses
(F2004/06143)
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Reverend Jonathan
Bradford, on behalf of Community Life Church Cherrybrook, addressed Council
regarding this item.
MOVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR COX, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT:
1. Council
discontinue the direct provision of Community Transport Services.
2. Council
sell the Cherrybrook Community Bus and the Community Access Bus.
3. Where
possible the Cherrybrook Community Bus and Community Access Bus are sold to
local community groups at a fair market value.
4. Funding
received from the sale of the community buses be used to offset any financial
disadvantage incurred by existing hirers up to a maximum of $500 per hirer until
31 December 2014.
AN
AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,
THAT Council defer determination of this matter for
six months to allow the availability of the Cherrybrook Community Bus to be
advertised and for a panel of interested persons to be established to assist
Council in its consideration of the matter.
DUE TO A LACK
OF SECONDER, THE AMENDMENT LAPSED.
THE MOTION
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR COX, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE WAS PUT AND
CARRIED.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: NIL
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4 EH17/13 Proposed
Amendments to Plans of Management to Allow Biobanking
(F2004/09595)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT:
1. Council amend its Plans of
Management for Community Land and Crown Reserves to include the establishment
of Biobank sites as a permitted use.
2. Council publicly exhibit
the amended Plans of Management for Community Land and Crown Reserves for
public comment.
3. Council advertise the
proposed Biobank sites associated with the ‘Linking Landscapes’ grant, North
West Rail Link, Epping to Thornleigh Third Track project and the M2 Upgrade
project as shown in Attachments 1-6 of Group Manager’s Report No. EH17/13.
4. A
further Report be prepared for Council’s consideration once detailed investigations
into the Biobank sites have been undertaken.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: NIL
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Planning Division
5 PL92/13 Development
Application - Construction of Two, Five Storey Residential Flat Buildings -
Nos. 25, 27 and 27A Wongala Crescent and No. 1A Chapman Avenue, Beecroft
(DA/38/2013)
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Mr Ross Walker, on behalf of Beecroft
Cheltenham Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Wendy Wilson, of Beecroft,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr David White, on behalf of
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Dave Wilson, of Beecroft,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Albert
Becerra, on behalf of the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.
MOVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR AZIZI,
THAT Development Application No. DA/38/2013 for demolition
of existing buildings and construction of two, five storey residential flat
buildings containing 36 units and strata title subdivision at Lots 1 and 2 DP
133462, Lots 1, 2 and 3 DP 1008775, Nos. 25, 27 and 27A Wongala Crescent and
No. 1A Chapman Avenue, Beecroft be deferred for the submission of amended
plans that incorporate the following:
1.
A minimum separation between buildings of 6 metres;
2.
A basement car park setback of 10
metres from the Chapman Avenue boundary of the site;
3.
A minimum driveway width of 5.5 metres
to enable two way traffic flow;
4.
A speed hump on the driveway in
accordance with appropriate safety standards at the Wongala Crescent boundary
line;
5.
A warning sign being erected at the
driveway exit to alert motorists to pedestrians;
6.
A revised landscape plan which includes
tree planting comprising 1 x Syncarpia gloumlifera (Turpentine) in a super
advanced 100 litre size pot to be planted in the 6 x 6 metre deep soil area
between the buildings at the Chapman Avenue frontage of the site and the
location of the pedestrian access path to accommodate the required planting.
AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by
COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT Development Application No. DA/38/2013 for demolition
of existing buildings and construction of two, five storey residential flat
buildings containing 36 units and strata title subdivision at Lots 1 and 2 DP
133462, Lots 1, 2 and 3 DP 1008775, Nos. 25, 27 and 27A Wongala Crescent and
No. 1A Chapman Avenue, Beecroft be approved subject to the conditions of
consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL92/13 and the
following additional conditions:
1.
The landscape plan shall be amended to include
tree planting comprising 1 x Syncarpia gloumlifera (Turpentine) in a super
advanced 100 litre size pot to be planted in the 6 x 6 metre deep soil area
between the buildings at the Chapman Avenue frontage of the site and the
location of the pedestrian access path be revised to accommodate the required
planting.
2.
A speed hump being installed on the driveway in accordance with appropriate
safety standards at the Wongala Crescent boundary line;
3.
A warning sign being erected at the driveway exit to alert motorists
to pedestrians.
A FORESHADOWED AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT Development Application No. DA/38/2013 for demolition
of existing buildings and construction of two, five storey residential flat
buildings containing 36 units and strata title subdivision at Lots 1 and 2 DP
133462, Lots 1, 2 and 3 DP 1008775, Nos. 25, 27 and 27A Wongala Crescent and
No. 1A Chapman Avenue, Beecroft be refused on the following grounds:
1.
The proposed development is unsatisfactory in respect to Section
79C(1)(a)(iii) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, as the
development does not comply with development controls for residential flat
development as follows:
a)
The proposed development does not comply with State Environmental
Planning Policy No. 65 - Design Quality of Residential Flat Development in
respect of Principle 10 - Aesthetics, as the composition of the building
elements, textures and materials would not contribute to the desired future
character of the area;
b)
The proposed development does not comply with the Residential Flat
Design Code with respect to the requirement for a building separation to
provide appropriate massing between buildings;
c)
The proposed development does not comply with the Housing Strategy
Development Control Plan in respect to:
i)
The required 6 metre separation between buildings to achieve the
desired outcome for floorplates and separations;
ii)
The required 10 metre setback from Chapman Avenue for the proposed
basement car park to achieve the desired outcome for landscaping;
iii)
The required minimum width of the proposed driveway to achieve the
desired outcome for vehicle access and parking.
2.
The proposed development is unsatisfactory in respect to Section
79C(1)(e) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 as the
proposed subdivision is not in the public interest.
THE
AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY, WAS
PUT AND LOST.
FOR: Councillors cox, singh,
russell and tilbury
AGAINST: councillors anisse, azizi, browne, gallagher and hutchence
THE
FORESHADOWED AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BROWNE, was seconded by COUNCILLOR
GALLAGHER, THEREBY BECOMING THE AMENDMENT, WHICH WAS PUT AND LOST.
FOR: Councillors Azizi,
Browne AND Gallagher
AGAINST: councillors ANISSE, COX, Hutchence,
Russell, Singh AND Tilbury
THE
MOTION, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR AZIZI, WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, and Tilbury
AGAINST: councillors
Russell and Singh
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6 PL89/13 Development
Application - Section 96 (2) - Construction of an Affordable Rental Housing
Development Comprising 12 Units - 176-178 Ray Road, Epping
(DA/359/2011/A)
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Mr Dennis Hicks, of Epping, addressed
Council regarding this item.
Mr Graham
McKee of Epping, on behalf of the applicant, addressed Council regarding this
item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded
by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT
pursuant to Section 96(2) of the Environmental
Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, Development Application No. DA/359/2011
for an affordable rental housing development comprising 12 units at Lot 1 DP
569934 Nos. 176-178 Ray Road, Epping be amended as detailed in Schedule 1 of
Group Manager’s Report No. PL89/13.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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7 PL91/13 Development
Application - Five Storey Residential Flat Building Comprising 32 Units -
209-211A Carlingford Road, Carlingford
(DA/27/2013)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT
Development Application No. DA/27/2013 for demolition of existing structures
and construction of a five storey residential flat building comprising 32
units and basement car parking at Lot 5 DP 30015, Lots 31 and 32 DP 834653,
Nos. 209-211A Carlingford Road, Carlingford be approved subject to the
conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No.
PL91/13.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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8 PL98/13 Development
Application - Rural Shed - 9 Uralla Road, Dural
(DA/567/2013)
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Mr Peter McNamee, of Dural, addressed
Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
ANISSE, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT:
1.
Development Application No. DA/567/2013 for the
erection of a rural shed at Lot 400, DP 1061664, No. 9 Uralla Road, Dural be approved subject to a condition that the shed shall not be
used as a dwelling;
2.
The General Manager be delegated authority to affix appropriately
worded conditions of consent.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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9 PL101/13 Development
Application - Dwelling-House - 7 Woodridge Avenue, North Epping
(DA/538/2013)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT
Development Application No. DA/538/2013 for the demolition of a
dwelling-house and the erection of a dwelling-house at Lot 17 DP 30288, No. 7 Woodridge Avenue, North Epping be approved subject to the conditions of consent
detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL101/13.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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10 PL102/13 Development
Application - Section 96(2) - Dwelling-House - 42 Koloona Street, Berowra
(DA/625/2010/B)
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Note: Councillor Tilbury declared a
less than significant non-pecuniary interest in this Item under Clause 51A of
Council’s Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these
Minutes). The nature of interest was stated by Councillor Tilbury on the
Declaration of Interest form as “The Applicant’s brother is a close friend of
mine, therefore I have a non-significant indirect relationship with him” and
the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the
circumstances was “It won’t influence my impartial consideration when voting
on the item”.
RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT
pursuant to Section 96(2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act,
1979, Development Application No. DA/625/2010/B for the construction
of a dwelling-house at Lot 116, DP 878825, No. 42 Koloona Street, Berowra be
amended as detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL102/13.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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11 PL104/13 Development
Application - Three Storey Residential Flat Building Comprising 9 Units - 12
May Street, Hornsby
(DA/469/2013)
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Mr Tony Charara, of Hornsby, addressed
Council regarding this item.
Mr Scott
Soames, on behalf of the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by
COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT
Development Application No. DA/469/2013 for demolition of an existing
dwelling and construction of a residential flat building containing nine
units, basement parking and strata subdivision at Lot B DP 310432, 12 May
Street, Hornsby be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in
Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL104/13.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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12 PL106/13 Development
Application - Construction of Two, Five Storey Residential Flat Buildings -
2-8 Belair Close and 43 Sherbrook Road, Hornsby
(DA/547/2013)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT
Development Application No. DA/547/2013 for demolition of existing structures
and construction of two, five storey residential flat buildings comprising 73
units and basement car parking at Lots 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 DP 204624, Nos.
2-8 Belair Close and No. 43 Sherbrook Road, Hornsby be approved subject to
the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL106/13.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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13 PL97/13 Section
82A Review of Development Application - Animal Boarding or Training
Establishment - 669 Old Northern Road, Dural
(DA/1173/2012)
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Mr John Hancock, of Davistown, addressed
Council regarding this item.
Ms Marta Lehwort, of Dural,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Narelle Jeffery, of Dural,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Denis Durham, of Dural,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Sean Mostert,
of Dural, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION
OF COUNCILLOR ANISSE, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT the Section 82A review of Development Application No.
DA/1173/2012 for the use of Lot 1 DP 231126, No. 669 Old Northern Road, Dural
as an animal boarding and training establishment be refused for the following
reasons:
1.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 79C(1)(a)(iii) of the
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the proposal is
unsatisfactory as it does not comply with the Rural Lands Development Control
Plan (DCP) as follows:
a)
The proposed use does not incorporate appropriate setbacks to minimise
noise impacts and maintain the amenity of adjacent residential dwellings.
b)
The animal accommodation and related structures are not designed to be
sympathetic to the rural character of the area and would impact on the rural
landscape.
c)
The design of the proposed fence is contrary to the objectives of the
‘Fences and Gates’ Element of the DCP as the fence is not compatible with the
visual character of the rural area.
2.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 79C(1)(c) of the Environmental
Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the proposal is not suitable for the site
as it would have an adverse impact on the amenity of the surrounding rural
character of the locality.
3.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 79C(1)(e) of the Environmental
Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the proposed development would not be in
the public interest.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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14 PL103/13 Hornsby Shire Swimming
Pool Barrier Inspection Program
(F2011/00835)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT Council adopt the Hornsby Shire Council
Swimming Pool Barrier Inspection Program.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Infrastructure and Recreation Division
15 IR25/13 Pacific
Highway - Proposed Change of Name to Peats Ferry Road
(F2012/00392)
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MOVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,
THAT Council:
1.
Delay the decision to change the name of the section of Pacific Highway between George Street, Hornsby and Jersey Street North, Asquith;
2.
Hold a public name change competition to canvas alternative names such
as John Hunt Drive in honour of the Shire’s first President in 1906.
THE MOTION
LAPSED DUE TO THE LACK OF A SECONDER.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT Council proceed
with gazettal and advertise the name change for the section of Pacific Highway between George Street, Hornsby and Jersey Street North, Asquith to Peats Ferry Road.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, browne, Cox, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: councillor
gallagher
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16 IR30/13 Hornsby
Station Footbridge
(F2012/00817)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT Council:
1. Write
to Transport for NSW to advise outcomes of the consultation and request
confirmation and timing of its funding contribution for construction of the
footbridge, including sharing equally the cost of investigation and
documentation of those elements in point 2 of this resolution.
2. Proceed
to detailed design and documentation, seek any necessary planning approvals
and prepare tender documentation for construction of the bridge in
consultation with Transport for NSW. Design development shall include:
a) further
investigation of access options on the Florence Street side of the footbridge.
b) detailed
design of the footbridge and the Florence Street entry including the mall
extension.
3. Call
tenders for construction after receiving a funding commitment from Transport
for NSW.
4. Authorise
for any funding shortfalls for the development of detailed designs and tender
documentation to be considered as part of the quarterly budget review
process.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Supplementary Reports
19 EH21/13 Transfer
of Open Space Land to Council
(F2007/00648)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT:
1. Subject to the approval of the
Minister administering the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979,
Council accept the transfer of Lot 1 DP 567189,
Lot 1 DP 568238 and Lot 7 DP 240287 from the Department of Planning
and Infrastructure for open space purposes.
2. The
General Manager be authorised to execute any documents in relation to this
matter deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisors.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Nil
Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given
Nil
Mayor's Notes
17 MN10/13 Mayor's
Notes from 1 to 30 September 2013
(F2004/07053)
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Monday 2 September 2013 -
The Mayor attended the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Community College Tech Savvy
Launch.
Thursday 5 September 2013
- The Mayor assisted in the selling of Legacy Badges in Hornsby.
Monday 9 September 2013 -
The Mayor attended the West Pennant Hills Sports Club Community Support
Presentation Evening.
Thursday 12 September
2013 - The Mayor attended the Rotary Club of Beecroft’s Annual
Seniors and Retirees Lunch at Pennant Hills Golf Club.
Thursday 12 September
2013 - The Deputy Mayor, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the 44th
AGM of the Pennant Hills Neighbour Aid Inc.
Friday 13 September 2013 -
The Deputy Mayor, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Easy Care Gardening AGM
and 25th Anniversary Lunch.
Saturday 14 September
2013 - Councillor Tilbury, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the
Berowra Garden Club Annual Spring Show.
Saturday 14 September
2013 - Councillor Tilbury, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the
Berowra Netball Club’s Presentation Evening at Berowra RSL Club.
Sunday 15 September 2013 -
The Mayor and Councillors attended the Hornsby Shire Council Bushland
Festival at Fagan Park.
Tuesday 17 September 2013
- The Deputy Mayor, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the St Leo’s
Catholic College Graduation Mass and Presentation.
Thursday 19 September
2013 - The Mayor attended the Pacific Hills Christian School Year 6
‘Thank You’ Assembly.
Saturday 21 September
2013 - The Deputy Mayor, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Berowra
Rural Fire Brigade’s 70th Celebration Dinner at Asquith Golf Club.
Tuesday 24 September 2013
- The Mayor hosted three Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council
Chambers.
Monday 30 September 2013 -
The Mayor took part in the Hornsby Relay for Life Fundraising Activities in
Hornsby Mall.
Note: These are the functions that the Mayor, or his
representative, has attended in addition to the normal Council Meetings,
Workshops, Mayoral Interviews and other Council Committee Meetings.
CALLED OVER AND NOTED
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Mayoral Minutes
18 MM15/13 Local
Government Reform - Strategic Partnerships
(F2013/00305)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT Council:
1. Write
to the Minister for Local Government to express ongoing support of its agenda
to reform local government in partnership with local Councils.
2. Write
to the Mayors of The Hills and Warringah Councils expressing Council's
support to enter into a cooperative strategic alliance that identifies
mutually beneficial opportunities to improve efficiencies in areas of
procurement, policy development and resource allocation.
3. Receive
a progress report from the General Manager within six months setting out the
framework for the strategic alliance with The Hills and Warringah Councils
for Council's endorsement.
4. Note
that the Mayor and General Manager will continue to be involved in
discussions about closer cooperation and a potential merger of SHOROC and
NSROC in the areas of advocacy and strategic planning.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Notices of Motion
Nil
MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
Nil
THE MEETING terminated at 9.34pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday
20 November 2013, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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