1                 IHAP10/18   Development Application - Alterations and additions to a dwelling house and change of use to a 28 place childcare centre - 41 Denison Street, Hornsby

(DA/1006/2017)

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Development Application No. DA/1006/2017 for alterations and additions to a dwelling house and change of use to a 28 place childcare centre at Lot 16 DP 240447, No. 41 Denison Street Hornsby be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of IHAP Report No. IHAP10/18.

PANEL’S DETERMINATION

That consideration of the application be deferred to enable the submission of amended plans and details that address the following:

1.         The provision of additional landscaping along the frontage of the site with a minimum depth of 2 metres.

2.         The relocation of the bin storage area from its front boundary location.

3.         The acoustic awning having a minimum setback of 2 metres from the western side boundary, with the setback area being sufficient to allow sustainable landscaping and access for maintenance.

4.         The acoustic awning having a minimum setback of 3 metres from the northern rear boundary, with the setback area being landscaped.

5.         The Panel notes that the above amendments to plans may necessitate a reduction in the number of children able to be accommodated  at the proposed childcare centre. Accordingly, an amended acoustic report is to be submitted to address the potential reduction in the height  the eastern boundary acoustic wall having regard to any reduced child numbers.

6.         A landscape plan prepared by a qualified landscape architect is to be submitted, with the plan to include a minimum of 2 canopy trees within the front setback area and 1 tree in the north western corner of the site.

VOTING OF THE PANEL MEMBERS

FOR:                Garry Fielding, Linda McClure, Steven Layman, Jerome Cox

AGAINST:         Nil

2                 IHAP13/18   DA/83/2018 - Animal Boarding Establishment and use of horse arena for private recreational purposes - 35 Blacks Road, Arcadia

(DA/83/2018)

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Development Application No. DA/83/2018 for change of use of an existing farm building to an animal boarding establishment and use of an existing horse riding arena for private recreational purposes at Lot 1 DP 221916, No.35 Blacks Road, Arcadia be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of IHAP Report No.IHAP13/18.

PANEL’S DETERMINATION

That consideration of the application be deferred to enable the submission of amended plans and details as follows:

1.         An appropriate site survey plan showing all existing structures and improvements on the site as well as adjoining dwellings.

2.         Detailed plans and elevations drawn to a standard scale showing all existing and proposed structures and improvements on the site.

3.         Detailed wastewater disposal plans.

4.         Stormwater management assessment plans and details.

5.         Plan of management consistent with the Land and Environment Court’s Planning Principle for plans of management, including the proposed complaints handling process.

6.         Landscape plan prepared by a suitably qualified landscape consultant including suitable screen hedging along the southern side of the access driveway and tree planting in the vicinity of the horse arena.

VOTING OF THE PANEL MEMBERS

FOR:                Garry Fielding, Linda McClure, Steven Layman, Tony Jones

AGAINST:         Nil

The decision of the Panel was unanimous.