Agenda for OCM 26/03/2013

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ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING
26 MARCH 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS - AGENDA
Item
Report Title
Page No.
1.
DECLARATION OF OPENING/ANNOUNCEMENT OF
VISITORS/DISCLAIMER ................................................................................. 1
2.
RECORD OF ATTENDANCE .......................................................................... 1
3.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST ......................................................................... 1
4.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE PRESIDING MEMBER ..................................... 1
5.
REPORTS OF DELEGATES ........................................................................... 1
6.
QUESTION TIME FOR THE PUBLIC AND THE RECEIVING OF
PUBLIC STATEMENTS .................................................................................. 1
6.1
QUESTION TIME ................................................................................. 1
6.2
PUBLIC STATEMENTS ....................................................................... 2
7.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ...................................................................... 2
8.
RECEIVING OF PETITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS .................................... 2
9.
APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE .................................................. 2
10.
QUESTIONS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN ........................... 2
11.
ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THOSE
IN THE PUBLIC GALLERY ............................................................................. 2
12.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS ....................................................... 3
13.
12.1
AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING HELD 5 MARCH 2013 ......... 3
12.1.1
AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT - 2012 COMPLIANCE
AUDIT RETURN ..................................................................... 4
REPORTS ....................................................................................................... 7
13.1
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE ............................................................... 7
13.1.1
METROPOLITAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW FINAL REPORT ..................................................................... 7
13.2
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ............................................................. 8
13.3
CORPORATE SERVICES ................................................................... 9
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Report Title
13.4
13.6
Page No.
13.3.1
FINANCIAL ACTIVITY STATEMENTS - FEBRUARY
2013 ....................................................................................... 9
13.3.2
PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS - FEBRUARY 2013 .................. 11
13.3.3
BUDGET VARIATIONS ........................................................ 12
13.3.4
POLICY 4.1.10 - CORPORATE CREDIT CARD AMENDMENT ...................................................................... 14
INFRASTRUCTURE .......................................................................... 16
13.4.1
13.5
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GOSNELLS
ROADWISE
ADVISORY
GROUP
MEETING - 6 MARCH 2013 ................................................. 16
PLANNING AND SUSTAINABILITY ................................................... 19
13.5.1
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION - OUTBUILDING - 54
(LOT 1) KENWICK ROAD, KENWICK .................................. 19
13.5.2
DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATION
GROUPED
DWELLING - 17B (LOT 189, STRATA LOT 7)
JACOBSEN WAY, THORNLIE ............................................. 23
13.5.3
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION - MEDICAL CENTRE
- 538 (LOT 670), 540 (LOT 673) AND 542 (LOT 674)
BALFOUR STREET, SOUTHERN RIVER ............................ 29
13.5.4
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION - SIGNAGE (DAN
MURPHY'S) - 888 (LOT 99) NICHOLSON ROAD,
CANNING VALE ................................................................... 37
13.5.5
MADDINGTON TOWN CENTRE ACTIVITY CENTRE
CONCEPT PLAN ................................................................. 41
13.5.6
ARMADALE GOSNELLS LANDCARE GROUP REQUEST
FOR
INCREASE
IN
FINANCIAL
SUPPORT ............................................................................ 49
13.5.7
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION - EIGHT MULTIPLE
DWELLINGS - LOT 304 GATEWAY BOULEVARD,
CANNING VALE ................................................................... 56
GOVERNANCE ................................................................................. 64
14.
MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN .................. 64
15.
URGENT BUSINESS .................................................................................... 64
16.
CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS .......................................................................... 64
17.
CLOSURE ..................................................................................................... 64
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DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST DECLARATION
Local Government Act 1995 (Sections 5.59 to 5.73 inclusive) and
Local Government (Administration Regulations) 1996 (Regulation 34C)
Disclosures of interest must be made in writing and given to the Presiding Member of the meeting prior to
the matter being discussed to enable it to be brought to the notice of persons attending.
I __________________________________, wish to declare an interest as follows:
NAME (Please Print)
NAME OF MEETING:
DATE:
AGENDA ITEM NO:
PAGE NO:
Definitions overleaf
OF
TYPE
INTEREST 
An ‘Interest’ exists if either the relevant person or a person with whom the relevant person is closely associated has;
a direct or indirect financial interest, a proximity interest, or their impartiality may be affected.


Direct Financial
pursuant to s.5.60A of the Local Government Act
1995
Indirect Financial
pursuant to s.5.61 of the Local Government Act
1995


Proximity
pursuant to s.5.60B of the Local Government Act
1995
Impartiality
pursuant to Regulation 11 of the Local
Government (Rules of Conduct) Regulations
2007
NATURE OF INTEREST:
EXTENT OF INTEREST:
Strike through the following declaration if it is not required.
AGENDA ITEM NO:
PAGE NO:
Definitions overleaf
OF
TYPE
INTEREST 
An ‘Interest’ exists if either the relevant person or a person with whom the relevant person is closely associated has;
a direct or indirect financial interest, a proximity interest, or their impartiality may be affected.


Direct Financial
pursuant to s.5.60A of the Local Government Act
1995
Indirect Financial
pursuant to s.5.61 of the Local Government Act
1995


Proximity
pursuant to s.5.60B of the Local Government Act
1995
Impartiality
pursuant to Regulation 11 of the Local
Government (Rules of Conduct) Regulations
2007
NATURE OF INTEREST:
EXTENT OF INTEREST:
SIGNATURE
DATE
NOTE
*
Members of committees have the same liabilities as Councillors and Staff to
disclose an interest.
*
Relevant persons disclosing a Financial Interest must withdraw from the
meeting while the item is under discussion.
DEFINITIONS
“extent” in relation to an interest, includes the value and amount of the interest.
“direct financial interest” a person has a financial interest in a matter if it is
reasonable to expect that the matter will, if dealt with by the local government in a
particular way, result in a financial gain, loss, benefit or detriment for the person.
“impartiality interest” is an interest that could, or could reasonably be perceived to,
adversely affect the impartiality of the person having an interest and includes an
interest arising from kinship, friendship or membership of an association.
“indirect financial interest” an indirect financial interest of a person in a matter
includes a reference to a financial relationship between that person and another person
who requires a local government decision in relation to the matter.
“members” in relation to a council or committee, means a council member or a
member of the committee.
“proximity interest” a person has a proximity interest in a matter if the matter
concerns–
(a)
a proposed change to a planning scheme affecting land that adjoins the
person's land;
(b)
a proposed change to the zoning or use of land that adjoins the person's land;
or
(c)
a proposed development (as defined in section 5.63(5)) of land that adjoins the
person's land.
For the purpose of this definition land (the proposal land) adjoins a person’s
land if:
(a)
the proposal land, not being a thoroughfare, has a common boundary
with the person’s land
(b)
the proposal land, or any part of it, is directly across a thoroughfare
from, the person’s land; or
(c)
the proposal land is that part of a thoroughfare that has a common
boundary with the person’s land.
"relevant person" means a person who is either a member or a person to whom
section 5.70 or 5.71 applies (Council employee).
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1.
DECLARATION OF OPENING/ANNOUNCEMENT OF
VISITORS/DISCLAIMER
2.
RECORD OF ATTENDANCE
3.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
4.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE PRESIDING MEMBER
(without discussion)
5.
REPORTS OF DELEGATES
6.
QUESTION TIME FOR THE PUBLIC AND THE RECEIVING OF PUBLIC
STATEMENTS
A period of 15 minutes is allocated for questions with a further period of 15 minutes provided for
statements from members of the public. To ensure an equal and fair opportunity is provided to
address Council, a period of 3 minutes per speaker is allowed.
The person's speaking right is to be exercised prior to any matter which requires a decision to be
made at the meeting.
Questions and statements are to be –
a)
Presented in writing on the relevant form to the Chief Executive Officer prior to
commencement of the meeting; and
b)
Clear and concise.
QUESTIONS TAKEN ON NOTICE AT PREVIOUS MEETINGS AWAITING
RESPONSE
RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS TAKEN ON NOTICE AT PREVIOUS
MEETINGS
6.1
QUESTION TIME
1
6.2
7.
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PUBLIC STATEMENTS
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 12 March 2013 as
published and distributed be confirmed as an accurate record.
8.
RECEIVING OF PETITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Petitions and Presentations are made in accordance with the requirements outlined in the City of
Gosnells Standing Orders Local Law 2012.
Copies of petitions and any items tabled must be provided to the Chief Executive Officer
immediately following completion of the submission.
9.
APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Clause 4.10 of the City of Gosnells Standing Orders Local Law 2012 states:
“(1)
(2)
A Member seeking the Council’s approval to take leave of absence shall give written
notice to the CEO prior to the commencement of the meeting.
The notice referred to in subclause (1) shall include the period of leave of absence
required and the reasons for seeking the leave”.
10.
QUESTIONS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
11.
ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THOSE IN THE
PUBLIC GALLERY
For the convenience of the public gallery, Council may resolve to bring forward any matter that
has been raised during Item 6 ‘Question Time for the Public and the Receiving of Public
Statements’, Item 8 ‘The Receiving of Petitions, Deputations and Presentations’ or any other
agenda item known to be of interest to the public in attendance [Clause 4.12 of the City of
Gosnells Standing Orders Local Law 2012]
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12.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING HELD 5 MARCH 2013
Author:
Author’s Declaration
of Interest:
Previous Ref:
Appendix:
R Bouwer
Nil.
Nil.
12.1A
Audit Committee Meeting Minutes dated 5 March
2013
PURPOSE OF REPORT
For Council to receive the Audit Committee Minutes dated 5 March 2013.
BACKGROUND
The Minutes of the Audit Committee Meeting held Tuesday 5 March 2013 are provided
as Appendix 12.1A.
DISCUSSION
The recommendation of the Committee which requires Council's consideration is as
Item 12.1.1.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Nil.
STATUTORY IMPLICATIONS
The Audit Committee is established in accordance with the Local Government Act
1995, Part 5, Division 2, Subdivision 2 - Committees and their meetings.
The Committee has no decision-making authority and therefore its recommendations
are provided to Council in separate reports for resolution.
VOTING REQUIREMENTS
Simple Majority required.
That Council receive the Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held Tuesday
5 March 2013, attached as Appendix 12.1A.
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AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT - 2012 COMPLIANCE AUDIT RETURN
Author:
of Interest:
Previous Ref:
Appendix:
R Bouwer
Nil.
Nil.
12.1A
Audit Committee Meeting Minutes dated 5 March
2013
PURPOSE OF REPORT
For Council to consider Recommendation 2 of the Audit Committee meeting held
5 March 2013 that seeks adoption of the completed 2012 Compliance Audit Return
(CAR).
BACKGROUND
The Audit Committee provides Recommendation 2 arising from the Minutes dated
5 March 2013 for Council's consideration:
"That the Audit Committee resolves to recommend that Council receive and
adopt the completed 2012 Compliance Audit Return attached as Appendix
5.1A, for certification by the Mayor and the Chief Executive Officer and
submission to the Department of Local Government."
DISCUSSION
A desk top audit was conducted to complete the 2012 CAR. The City's information
management system (ECM) was used to extract evidence to demonstrate the City's
compliance with the relevant requirement. Where evidence could not be located in
ECM, the relevant officers were requested to provide further information.
Identified instances of non-compliance have been classified in terms of:

Substantive Non-Compliance: there has been a failure to comply with the
substantial requirements of the compliance obligation due to a process failure.

Technical Non-Compliance: whilst a substantive requirement has been met,
there has been a human error, a misinterpretation of the technical requirements
or a slight over-run on a statutory deadline.
The following table provides an overview of the 2012 CAR findings.
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Item 12.1.1 Continued
Table 1: 2012 Compliance Audit Return Findings
Audit Category
Total # of
Audit
Questions
Commercial Enterprises by
Local Governments
Delegation of Power / Duty
Disclosure of Interest
Disposal of Property
Elections
Finance
Local Government
Employees
Official Conduct
Tenders for Providing
Goods and Services
TOTALS
#
Compliant
Responses
# Substantive
NonCompliances
# Technical
NonCompliances
5
5
-
-
13
16
2
1
15
13
16
1
1
15
-
1
-
5
5
-
-
6
6
-
-
15
15
-
-
78
77
-
1
Refer to Item 5.1, 2012 Compliance Audit Return, Recommendation 2 of the Audit
Committee Meeting Minutes dated 5 March 2013 provided as Appendix 12.1A for full
details. The technical non compliance related to the giving of local public notice in one
instance where the notice was advertised in the paper but not placed in the libraries or
on the City's notice board.
Nil.
Section 7.13(i) of the Local Government Act 1995 requires local governments to carry
out an audit of compliance with statutory requirements prescribed in the Local
Government (Audit) Regulations 1996, in the prescribed manner and in the form
approved by the Minister.
Regulation 13 of the Local Government (Audit) Regulations 1996 sets out the statutory
requirements which may be included in the compliance audit.
Regulation 14 provides that the Compliance Audit is for the period 1 January to
31 December in each year and that after carrying out the audit, the local government is
to prepare a Compliance Audit Return in the form approved by the Minister for Local
Government. The local government's Audit Committee is then to review the
Compliance Audit Return and is to report the results of that review to Council, for
adoption.
Regulation 15 requires that after the Return has been adopted by Council, it must be
certified by the Mayor and the Chief Executive Officer and forwarded to the Executive
Director of the Department, with a copy of the relevant Council minutes, by 31 March
following the period to which the return relates.
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VOTING REQUIREMENTS
That Council receive and adopt the completed 2012 Compliance Audit Return
attached as Appendix 5.1A*, for certification by the Mayor and the Chief
Executive Officer and submission to the Department of Local Government.
* Refer to Audit Committee Minutes Item 5.1 of 5 March 2013 contained in
Appendix 12.1A.
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REPORTS
13.1 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE
13.1.1
METROPOLITAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW - FINAL REPORT
Author:
of Interest:
Previous Ref:
Appendix:
J Phillips
Nil.
OCM 8 May 2012
13.1.1A City of Gosnells Final Report Submission
13.1.1B WALGA's Submission to Local Government Review
Panel
PURPOSE OF REPORT
For Council to endorse the City's submission on the Local Government Review Panel's
Final Report.
BACKGROUND
The Metropolitan Local Government Review Panel released its Final Report on
25 October 2012. The Final Report contains 30 recommendations which are discussed
throughout the report. Most significantly, the report has recommended that the ideal
number of local governments in the metropolitan area should be 12.
DISCUSSION
Attached as Appendix 13.1.1A is the City's submission on the Local Government
Review Panel's Final Report. The submission begins with a general discussion section
which highlights points previously made. It then continues to specifically address each
of the 30 recommendations and provides a City position in response to each
recommendation. Also attached as Appendix 13.1.1B is WALGA's submission to the
Local Government Review Panel. The positions WALGA takes on each of the Panel's
recommendations align with the City's positions, except for recommendations 6 and 13.
In terms of recommendation 6 and 13, the City rejects both of these recommendations
whereas WALGA supports them.
Nil.
Nil.
VOTING REQUIREMENTS
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That Council endorse the City's submission to the Local Government Review
Panel's Final Report, attached as Appendix 13.1.1A.
13.2
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Nil.
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13.3 CORPORATE SERVICES
13.3.1
FINANCIAL ACTIVITY STATEMENTS - FEBRUARY 2013
Author:
of Interest:
Previous Ref:
Appendix:
L Solomons
Nil.
Nil.
13.3.1A
Financial Activity Statement Report for the month of
February 2013
PURPOSE OF REPORT
For Council to adopt the Financial Activity Statement Report for the month of February
2013.
BACKGROUND
In accordance with Regulation 34 of the Local Government (Financial Management)
Regulations 1996, the following reports are contained in the Financial Activity
Statement Report:

Commentary and report on variances

Operating Statement by Program

Balance Sheet

Statement of Financial Activity

Net Current Assets Report

Reserve Movements

Capital Works Expenditure

Outstanding Debtor Information

Rates Report

Investment Report.
DISCUSSION
The Financial Activity Statement Report for the month of February 2013 is attached as
Appendix 13.3.1A.
Nil.
Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996, Regulation 34.
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VOTING REQUIREMENTS
That Council, in accordance with Regulation 34 of the Local Government
(Financial Management) Regulations 1996, adopt the following reports,
contained in the Financial Activity Statement Report for the month of February
2013, attached as Appendix 13.3.1A.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
Commentary and report on variances
Operating Statement by Program
Balance Sheet
Statement of Financial Activity
Net Current Assets Report
Reserve Movements
Capital Works Expenditure
Outstanding Debtor Information
Rates report
Investment Report
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PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS - FEBRUARY 2013
Author:
of Interest:
Previous Ref:
Appendix:
L Solomons
Nil.
Nil.
13.3.2A
Cheque and EFT Payment Listing for the period
1 February 2013 to 28 February 2013
PURPOSE OF REPORT
To advise Council of payments made for the period 1 February 2013 to 28 February
2013.
BACKGROUND
Nil.
DISCUSSION
Payments of $6,410,246.82 as detailed in the cheque and EFT payment listing for the
period 1 February 2013 to 28 February 2013, attached as Appendix 13.3.2A, have
been approved by the Director Corporate Services under delegated authority.
Nil.
Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996, regulation 13 (2)
requires a local government to prepare a list of accounts for approval showing the
payee's name; the amount of the payment; and sufficient information to identify the
transaction and the date of the meeting of the Council to which the list is to be
presented.
VOTING REQUIREMENTS
That Council note the payment of accounts totalling $6,410,246.82 as shown in
the cheque and EFT payment listing, attached as Appendix 13.3.2A, for the
period 1 February 2013 to 28 February 2013.
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26 March 2013
BUDGET VARIATIONS
Author:
of Interest:
Previous Ref:
Appendix:
R Bouwer
Nil.
Nil.
Nil.
PURPOSE OF REPORT
To seek approval from Council to adjust the 2012/13 Municipal Budget.
BACKGROUND
Nil.
DISCUSSION
In accordance with Section 6.8 of the Local Government Act 1995 a local government
is not to incur expenditure from its municipal fund for an additional purpose except
where the expenditure:

Is incurred in a financial year before the adoption of the annual budget by the
local government

Is authorised in advance by Council resolution

Is authorised in advance by the Mayor or President in an emergency.
Approval is therefore sought for the following budget adjustments for the reasons
specified.
Account Number
JL15-60316-3384-741
JL15-60284-3384-741
REASON:
JL13-30857-3800-000
JL13-30857-1501-000
REASON:
JL24-93413-3214-000
JL10-10208-3800-000
REASON:
Type
Account Description
Increase
Expenditure
Decrease
Expenditure
Harmony Fields - Bore - Carry
forward Expenditure
Kingsford Way - Irrigation
Renewal - Carry forward
Expenditure
Surplus Funds from Kingsford Way Irrigation
Renewal project to be used to fund completion
of bore and head works at Harmony Fields
Bore.
Increase
Truck - Fuso Canter - Capital
Expenditure
Purchases
Increase
Truck - Fuso Canter Income
Proceeds from Sale
To enable the City to purchase a fit for purpose
vehicle for the delivery of rubbish bins at no
additional cost through a direct trade of a less
suitable truck.
Increase
Harpenden St Subdivision Expenditure
Consultancy
Decrease
Land Purchases - Capital
Expenditure
Purchases
Funds required to facilitate the engineering
design and associated professional services for
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Debit
$
20,000
Credit
$
20,000
38,200
38,200
75,000
75,000
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Account Number
JL11-50000-3800-000
JL92-20085-3365-000
JL92-20084-3034-000
JL92-961000-3034000
REASON:
Type
Account Description
proposed subdivision at Lot 1585 Harpenden
Street, Southern River from savings in Land
Purchase budget.
Increase
IT Equipment Refresh - Capital
Expenditure
Purchases
Decrease
Thornlie Library - Service
Expenditure
Agreements
Decrease
Agonis - Knowledge Centre Expenditure
Staff Training/Conferences
Decrease
Admin
Library
Staff
Expenditure
Training/Conferences
A recent system check show Library Services
requires an additional 10 licences for the library
computer system to meet concurrent user
requirements. Funds are available through
savings made in the Service Agreements
budget.
Debit
$
Credit
$
10,000
5,570
3,000
1,430
Section 6.8 of the Local Government Act 1995.
VOTING REQUIREMENTS
Absolute Majority required.
That Council approve the following adjustments to the 2012/13 Municipal
Budget.
Account Number
JL15-60316-3384-741
JL15-60284-3384-741
JL13-30857-3800-000
JL13-30857-1501-000
JL24-93413-3214-000
JL10-10208-3800-000
JL11-50000-3800-000
JL92-20085-3365-000
JL92-20084-3034-000
JL92-961000-3034-000
Account Description
Harmony Fields - Bore - Carry forward
Expenditure
Kingsford Way - Irrigation Renewal Carry forward Expenditure
Truck - Fuso Canter - Capital Purchases
Truck - Fuso Canter - Proceeds from
Sale
Harpenden St Subdivision - Consultancy
Land Purchases - Capital Purchases
IT Equipment Refresh - Capital
Purchases
Thornlie Library - Service Agreements
Agonis - Knowledge Centre - Staff
Admin Library - Staff
(ABSOLUTE MAJORITY REQUIRED)
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Debit
$
20,000
Credit
$
20,000
38,200
38,200
75,000
75,000
10,000
5,570
3,000
1,430
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POLICY 4.1.10 - CORPORATE CREDIT CARD - AMENDMENT
Author:
of Interest:
Previous Ref:
Appendix:
R Bouwer
Nil.
OCM 11 September 2007, Resolution 426
13.3.4A Amended Policy 4.1.10 - Corporate Credit Card
PURPOSE OF REPORT
For Council to consider amendment to Policy 4.1.10 - Corporate Credit Card.
BACKGROUND
In 2007, Council adopted Policy 4.1.10 Corporate Credit Card to enhance daily
purchasing processes and reduce administration costs for purchases such as
accommodation, travel expenses, conference/seminar fees and publications where
purchase orders are not accepted by the vendor.
DISCUSSION
Currently corporate credit cards are only issued to the Chief Executive Officer and the
Directors, however due to the growth of the organisation and the subsequent increase
in the number of purchasing transactions it is recommended that the Manager
Purchasing Services also be issued with a corporate credit card and that the credit limit
on each card issued be increased from $10,000 to $15,000.
The Manager Purchasing Services will be required to sign the credit card statement to
validate the transactions shown on the statement and will then be required to obtain
authorisation from the Chief Executive Officer.
Clause 4 of Policy 5.4.5, Minor Amendments to Existing Policies states:
"Where a proposed policy amendment is considered minor and does not impact
on the substantive operation of the existing policy, then the requirements
outlined in sub-clause 3.2 of this policy do not apply and the amendment can be
provided direct to Council via a report."
For ease of differentiation words proposed for deletion from the current Policy are
identified with a strike through whereas all new wording has been included in bold
italics. The amended Policy is attached as Appendix 13.3.4A.
Nil.
Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996, Regulation 11 (1) (a).
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VOTING REQUIREMENTS
Absolute Majority required (requires the support of one third (4) of the offices of
Members of Council for the matter to be considered).
That Council adopt amended Policy 4.1.0 Corporate Credit Card, attached as
Appendix 13.3.4A.
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13.4 INFRASTRUCTURE
13.4.1
GOSNELLS ROADWISE ADVISORY GROUP MEETING - 6 MARCH 2013
Author:
of Interest:
Previous Ref:
Appendix:
K Brosztl
Nil.
Nil.
13.4.1A
Action Sheet of the City of Gosnells RoadWise
Advisory Group Meeting held on Wednesday
6 March 2013.
PURPOSE OF REPORT
For Council to receive the Action Sheet of the RoadWise Advisory Group Meeting held
on Wednesday 6 March 2013.
BACKGROUND
The City of Gosnells RoadWise Advisory Group meets on the first Wednesday of every
month. The Group was established with the guiding principles to:

Improve road safety in the City of Gosnells

Raise community awareness of road safety issues and initiatives in the City of
Gosnells

Facilitate community planning, development and implementation of road safety
programs and promotions

Develop programs and initiatives which target groups and issues identified in
the State Road Safety Strategy.
The Action Sheet of the meeting is attached as Appendix 13.4.1A.
DISCUSSION
Proposed Actions from the Group Meeting held on Wednesday 6 March 2013
There were three actions proposed by the RoadWise Advisory Group, two of which can
be addressed within operational parameters, with the status now being reported to
Council.
The third matter, being Action 5 relates to the termination of a member of the Advisory
Group for non-attendance at meetings and reads as follows:
"Senior Traffic Engineer - Road Safety Officer is to correspond with Mr Drew
informing him of his termination of service as a member of the Gosnells
RoadWse Group due to his absence from three consecutive RAG meetings."
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In relation to attendance at Advisory Group meetings Council Policy 2.4.19 Terms of
Reference - Gosnells RoadWise Advisory Group prescribes in part:
"Where a member is absent without reasonable grounds throughout three (3)
consecutive meetings of the Advisory Group, the continuance of that
membership position may be referred to Council for determination in order to
ensure that the effective operation of the Advisory Group is supported through
sufficient membership participation."
Mr Drew has not attended a meeting of the group since Wednesday 7 November 2012
and has provided no apology for non-attendance at those meetings.
Nil.
City of Gosnells Policy 2.4.19 City of Gosnells RoadWise Advisory Group – Terms of
Reference.
VOTING REQUIREMENTS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (1 OF 3)
That Council receive the Action Sheet of the City of Gosnells RoadWise
Advisory Group Meeting held on Wednesday 6 March 2013 attached as
Appendix 13.4.1A.
That Council note and endorse the officer's response undertaken within
operational parameters to address the proposed Action from the Group's
meeting held on Wednesday 6 March 2013.
Action
Reference
Current
Status
Action
RAG
6/3/2013 –
Proposed
Action 4
A response to the invitation to attend
the Blessing of the Roads Service is
to be forwarded to the Armadale
RoadWise Committee advising
numbers attending.
Email response forwarded on
7 March 2013.
RAG
6/3/2013 –
Proposed
Action 6
The RoadWise Advisory Group is to
follow up with a response to the
recommendations supplied by the
Sub-Committee on future RoadWise
events.
In progress.
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That Council acknowledge Proposed Action 5 of the RoadWise Advisory Group
which reads:
"Senior Traffic Engineer - Road Safety Officer is to correspond with
Mr Drew informing him of his termination of service as a member of the
Gosnells RoadWise Group due to his absence from three consecutive
RAG meetings."
and authorise the Director Infrastructure to write to Mr Drew thanking him for his
past involvement in the RoadWise Advisory Group and advising his position on
the Group has lapsed due to an extended period of non-attendance.
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13.5 PLANNING AND SUSTAINABILITY
13.5.1
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION - OUTBUILDING - 54 (LOT 1) KENWICK
ROAD, KENWICK
Author:
of Interest:
Reference:
Application No:
Applicant:
Owner:
Location:
Zoning:
MRS:
TPS No. 6:
Review Rights:
Area:
Previous Ref:
Appendix:
M Wallace
Nil.
224857
DA13/00016
Kalmar Factory Direct
T Oliver
54 (Lot 1) Kenwick Road, Kenwick
Urban
Residential R17.5
Yes. State Administrative Tribunal against any discretionary
decision of Council.
2,236m²
Nil
13.5.1A Site Plan and Elevations
PURPOSE OF REPORT
For Council to consider an application for planning approval for an Outbuilding at
54 (Lot 1) Kenwick Road, Kenwick, as the proposal is outside the authority delegated
to staff due to non-compliance with Local Planning Policy 2.2 - Outbuildings.
BACKGROUND
Site Description and Planning Framework
The subject site accommodates a single dwelling and an 84m² outbuilding and is
surrounded by low density residential properties.
A map identifying the location of the subject site follows.
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Proposal
The application involves the following:
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The construction of a 66.3m² (10.7m x 6.2m) outbuilding, located 1.5m from the
Park Road property boundary
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The proposed outbuilding will have a wall height of 2.7m and a ridge height of
3m
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The proposed outbuilding will be constructed of Colorbond
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The proposed outbuilding will be used as a garage.
Site plans and elevations are contained as Appendix 13.5.1A.
Consultation
The proposal was required to be advertised for public comment as it did not meet the
exemption criteria of Council's Outbuilding Policy. During this time, six submissions
were received, all raising no-objection to the proposal.
A map identifying the consultation area and the origin of each submission follows.
Given that the submissions did not raise issues requiring analysis, a submission table
has not been added to this report.
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DISCUSSION
Local Planning Policy 2.2 - Outbuildings
Council's Outbuilding Policy provides assessment criteria to determine whether an
application for an outbuilding is generally acceptable, requires consultation to
potentially affected landowners, or is generally unacceptable.
The proposed outbuilding does not meet the requirements of Columns B and C
(Acceptable) of Table 1 of the Policy and therefore falls within Column D
(Unacceptable). In accordance with Clause 1.3 of the Policy, applications for
outbuildings that fall within one or more of the criteria in Column D (Unacceptable) of
Table 1 will generally be refused. The relevant criteria and staff assessment is tabled
below.
Outbuildings Policy Requirements - Column D
(Unacceptable Outbuildings)
i.
The proposed outbuilding is located forward of
the front of the existing dwelling.
ii.
The area of the proposed outbuilding in
addition to the existing outbuilding is more
than 10% greater than specified in Column B
Column B provides for a maximum total area
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Assessment/Comment
The outbuilding is located closer to the secondary
street than the existing house, as shown in
Appendix 13.5.1A.
The outbuilding is 66.3m² area and together with
the existing 84m² outbuilding, the total area of
outbuildings will be 150.3m². This represents a
13.6% variation to the requirements of Column B.
As detailed above, the proposed outbuilding does not meet the standards under the
Policy, in relation to its location and floor area. In considering the variation, the
following is relevant:

The lot configuration makes it difficult to locate an outbuilding that would not be
visible from the street (including Park Road). The proposed setback and height
are compliant, which will limit the impact the development will have on the
existing streetscape.
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The subject lot has an area of 2,236m², with the total area of all outbuildings
occupying only 6.7% of the site

The outbuilding will be partially screened by the existing fence

No objections were received from surrounding landowners.
Based on the above, it will be recommended that Council support a variation to the
Outbuildings Policy in this instance.
CONCLUSION
The proposal is supported for the reasons outlined above.
It is therefore recommended that the proposal be approved subject to appropriate
conditions as listed in the staff recommendation.
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Nil

Town Planning Scheme No. 6
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Local Planning Policy 2.2 - Outbuildings.
VOTING REQUIREMENTS
Absolute Majority required.
That Council approve the application for an Outbuilding at 54 (Lot 1) Kenwick
Road, Kenwick, dated 22 January 2013, subject to the following conditions:
1.
The applicant shall submit a drainage design, prescribing a functional
drainage system, including detailed engineering drawings and where
required, geotechnical site assessment (soil profile, groundwater
conditions and permeability), as well as hydrologic and hydraulic
calculations to demonstrate functionality of the design. The design is to
be endorsed prior to the lodgement of a Building Permit application and
thereafter implemented to the satisfaction of the City of Gosnells.
2.
The approved outbuilding is not to be used for habitation, commercial or
industrial purposes, without the approval of the City.
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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION - GROUPED DWELLING - 17B (LOT 189,
STRATA LOT 7) JACOBSEN WAY, THORNLIE
Author:
of Interest:
Reference:
Application No:
Applicant:
Owner:
Location:
Zoning:
MRS:
TPS No. 6:
Review Rights:
Area:
Previous Ref:
Appendix:
R Munyard
Nil.
229118
DA12/00359
Content Living Pty Ltd
Sri Hartati
17B (Lot 189, Strata Lot 7) Jacobsen Way, Thornlie
Urban
Residential R17.5
517m2
Nil.
13.5.2A Site, Floor and Elevations Plans
PURPOSE OF REPORT
For Council to consider an application for planning approval for a grouped dwelling at
17B (Lot 189, Strata Lot 7) Jacobsen Way, Thornlie as the proposal is outside the
authority delegated to staff due to an objection received during the advertising period.
BACKGROUND
The application was lodged in October 2012. The delay in presenting the application to
Council was due to the need for the applicant to submit plans that removed
overhanging eaves from two separate easements within the subject site.
The subject site is vacant and is located at the rear of the survey strata subdivision, as
is indicated in the following location plan. The surrounding land uses comprise
predominantly low density residential lots.
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Proposal
The application involves the construction of a single storey dwelling on the rear survey
strata lot and includes a garage with a nil setback to the western side boundary, where
it abuts Lot 190.
A site plan, floor plan and an elevation plan are contained in Appendix 13.5.2A.
Consultation
The proposal was required to be advertised for public comment as it involves a
boundary wall on a site coded Residential R17.5. The Residential Design Codes
(R-Codes) and the City's Local Planning Policy 1.1.1 - Residential Development
(LPP 1.1.1) requires consultation with the affected adjoining landowner.
One
submission was received during the advertising period, objecting to the proposal.
A summary of this submission and comments thereon follows.
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1.
Affected Property:
15 (Lot 190) Jacobsen Way
THORNLIE WA 6108
Postal Address:
15 Jacobsen Way
THORNLIE WA 6108
Summary of Submission
Comment
Objection to proposal.
1.1
The proposed boundary wall negatively
affects the amenity of the area.
See Residential Design Codes section of the report.
1.2
The normal setbacks that are required in a
Residential R17.5 area should be adhered
to. I purchased a large property so I would
not feel enclosed by boundary walls.
See Residential Design Codes section of the report.
1.3
I am concerned the proposed boundary
wall will require the existing portion of the
communal fence to be removed. This will
leave my backyard unsecured and will
compromise the security and safety of my
family, pets and possessions. I do not
want builders or contractors being able to
access my property.
It is noted that the proposed boundary wall is
setback 120mm from the boundary line to allow its
construction entirely within the boundaries of the
subject site.
The fence is not in a strong enough
condition to survive being removed and
erected again in its original location. I am
not in a financial position to contribute
towards the cost of a new communal
fence.
See response to submission 1.3.
1.4
Regardless, this is a separate matter between
individual land owners under the Dividing Fences
Act 1961, which is not enforced by the City.
A map identifying the consultation area and the origin of the submission follows.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
LEGEND
REFERRAL AREA
NO OBJECTION
COMMENT
OBJECTIONS
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DISCUSSION
In accordance with Table 1 of TPS 6, a Grouped Dwelling is a 'D' use in a Residential
zone, meaning that it is not permitted unless the local government has exercised its
discretion by granting planning approval.
Residential Design Codes
The proposal complies with all relevant Acceptable Development provisions of the
R-Codes, with the exception of that detailed in the table below. Assessment of the
proposal against the related Performance Criteria is guided by the City's LPP 1.1.1 and
is also detailed in the table below.
LPP 1.1.1 prescribes:

Standards used to determine whether certain Performance Criteria of the
R-Codes are met (column B)

Standards of development that the City considers to be unacceptable
(Column C).
R-Code and Policy Provision
1.
Assessment/Comment
6.3.1 Buildings on boundary
A1
Buildings which are setback in accordance
with the following provisions, subject to any
additional measures in other elements of
the codes:
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Buildings setback from boundaries
other than street boundaries in
accordance with table 1, tables 2a and
figures 2a - 2e.
Buildings setback from boundaries other
than street boundaries so as to:
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provide adequate direct
ventilation to the building;

ensure adequate direct sun and
ventilation being available to adjoining
properties;

provide adequate direct sun to the
building and
appurtenant open
spaces;

assist with protection of access to
direct sun for adjoining properties;

assist in ameliorating the impacts of
building bulk on adjoining properties;
and

assist in protecting privacy between
adjoining properties.
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Table 2a specifies a minimum setback
requirement of 1m for walls with no major
openings.
The proposal involves a nil setback to the
western side boundary where it abuts Lot 190.
As the proposal does not comply with the
Acceptable
Development
standards,
an
assessment against the Performance Criteria is
therefore required.
The proposal is considered to meet the stated
Performance Criteria for the following reasons:

It will make effective use of space,
particularly given the subject site is
constrained by two easements, one along
the south eastern side boundary and one
along the rear of the subject site.

It will not have a significant impact on the
amenity due to the boundary wall being
single storey with a height of 2.435m; and

It will not restrict direct sun to the abutting
Lot 190 as the wall is proposed to be a
maximum height of 2.435m and located
adjacent to the south eastern corner of
Lot 190.
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Assessment/Comment
LPP 1.1.1
Column B - Buildings setback in accordance with
Acceptable Development provisions of 6.4, 6.7,
6.8 and 6.9.
Column C - Development which does not comply
with Acceptable Development provisions of 6.4,
6.7, 6.8 and 6.9 and the cumulative effects of
variations to these provisions are considered to
represent overdevelopment.
The proposal complies with the Acceptable
Development provisions of 6.4, 6.7, 6.8 and 6.9.
As the proposal complies with Column B, an
assessment against Column C is not required.
CONCLUSION
The proposed grouped dwelling development is supported as it generally complies with
the R-Codes and the City's Residential Development Policy.
It is therefore
recommended that the proposal be approved subject to appropriate conditions as listed
in the recommendations.
Nil.
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Local Planning Policy 1.1.1 - Residential Development.
VOTING REQUIREMENTS
That Council approve the application for a Grouped Dwelling at 17B (Lot 189,
Strata Lot 7) Jacobsen Way, Thornlie, dated 26 October 2012, and the
amended plans dated 15 February 2013, subject to the following conditions:
1.
A geotechnical report is to be submitted in accordance with Australian
Standards, certifying that the land is physically capable of development
and detailing site conditions with respect to soil, groundwater and
stormwater disposal. The report is to stipulate whether the site is
suitable for on-site infiltration or what works are required to be
implemented to provide for this capability or a suggested alternate
means of disposal.
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2.
drainage system, including detailed engineering drawings, and
necessary technical information to demonstrate functionality of the
design. The design is to be endorsed prior to the lodgement of a
Building Permit application and thereafter implemented to the
satisfaction of the City of Gosnells.
3.
The common property accessway being constructed and drained at the
developer's cost to the specifications and satisfaction of the City.
4.
All cut and fill to be retained within the property boundaries by retaining
walls designed by a structural engineer and constructed of masonry or
similar approved material.
5.
The site is to be connected to the reticulated sewerage system.
6.
The proponent is to install and thereafter maintain, landscaping to the
development site in accordance with the Residential Design Codes, to
the satisfaction of the City.
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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION - MEDICAL CENTRE - 538 (LOT 670),
540 (LOT 673) AND 542 (LOT 674) BALFOUR STREET, SOUTHERN
RIVER
Author:
of Interest:
Reference:
Application No:
Applicant:
Owner:
Location:
Zoning:
MRS:
TPS No. 6:
Review Rights:
Area:
Previous Ref:
Appendices:
L Langford
Nil.
311137, 311136, 311133
DA12/00353
Mapel Building Pty Ltd
Blessings Holdings Pty Ltd
538 (Lot 670), 540 (Lot 673) and 542 (Lot 674) Balfour Street,
Southern River
Urban
Residential Development
1,266m² (combined).
Nil.
13.5.3A Site, Floor and Elevation Plans
13.5.3B Schedule of Submissions
PURPOSE OF REPORT
For Council to consider an application for planning approval for a Medical Centre at
538 (Lot 670), 540 (Lot 673) and 542 (Lot 674) Balfour Street, Southern River as the
proposal is outside the authority delegated to staff due to objections received during
the consultation period.
BACKGROUND
The subject site is located at the intersection of Ranford Road and Balfour Street. The
site falls within the Southern River Precinct 2 Phase 2 Outline Development Plan
(ODP) which designates the site as Residential R30. It is located opposite to land
designated as Mixed Business under the Southern River Precinct 5 ODP, which has a
valid planning approval for a tavern and bottle shop development. This site forms part
of a greater local centre, which includes the Boardwalk Shopping Centre.
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The construction of a 454m² single storey medical centre building
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The building will have three components including a general practice, pathology
and a specialised practice

The Medical Centre will employ six practitioners and a small number of
associated support staff

A car parking area containing 23 car parking bays is proposed with vehicular
access provided from Balfour Street

The medical centre is proposed to operate from 8am to 9pm, seven days a
week.
The site, floor and elevation plans for the proposed development are contained as
Appendix 13.5.3A.
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Consultation
The proposal was required to be advertised for public comment in accordance with
TPS 6 requirements. Eight submissions were received during the advertising period,
two objecting to the proposal and six raising no-objection. A summary of these
submissions and comments thereon are provided in Appendix 13.5.3B.
A map identifying the consultation area and the origin of each submission follows.
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The main issues raised in the submissions are as follows:
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The scale of the building and its compatibility with surrounding residential
housing
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Traffic

Car parking

Hours of operation

Anti-social behaviour.
Each is discussed in the following sections, along with any other applicable technical
matters.
DISCUSSION
Land Use Permissibility
The subject site is zoned Residential Development under TPS 6 and designated
Residential R30 under the Southern River Precinct 2 Phase 2 Outline Development
Plan. In accordance with TPS 6, a Medical Centre is an "A" use in the Residential
Development zone, meaning it is not permitted unless the local government has
exercised its discretion by granting planning approval, after advertising.
Appropriateness of Use
Given that the site abuts an existing activity centre and is located prominently on the
corner of two important local distributor roads, being Ranford Road and Balfour Street,
the use of the site for a medical centre is considered to be appropriate.
Non-Residential Development in the Residential Zone
Clause 5.7.1 of TPS 6 states:
"Non-Residential Development in the Residential zones shall conform with the
provisions of Section 1.5 - Setback Requirements and the maximum plot ratios
prescribed in Table 1, of the Residential Design Codes (2002), applicable to the
density code afforded to the lot by the Scheme."
The subject proposal complies with the plot ratio requirements, however it does not
comply with the setback requirements as follows:

The building has a nil setback to Ranford Road, rather than 1.5m

The boundary wall on the eastern property boundary is overheight.
In terms of the nil setback proposed to Ranford Road, it should be noted that
commercial development located further up Ranford Road at the Boardwalk Shopping
Centre (approximately 200m from the subject site) contains buildings built up to the
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Ranford Road boundary. As such, it is considered that the proposed development will
be consistent with other buildings of similar use in the area which front Ranford Road.
In terms of the proposed boundary walls, the R-Codes stipulate that walls are to be no
higher than 3.5m with an average of 3m for two-thirds the length of the balance of the
boundary behind the front setback line. The application is proposing a 3.525m high
boundary wall that occupies 26.5m of the length of the boundary (less than two-thirds
the length of the boundary). While the height of the proposed wall is marginally greater
than the acceptable standard of the R-Codes, its length is lesser than the Codes
standards would allow for and therefore its overall size is considered appropriate in the
circumstances.
Car Parking
There are no car parking standards under Table 3A of TPS 6 for the Medical Centre
land use. Clause 5.13.1 of the Scheme states:
"Where a development is not specified in Table No. 3A the Council shall
determine car parking requirements having regard to the nature of
development, the number of vehicles likely to be attracted to the development
and the maintenance of desirable safety, convenience and amenity standards."
In addition TPS 6 does provide a parking standard for consulting rooms suggesting that
four bays are required per consulting room. In this case, the development includes five
consulting rooms which infers that 20 bays would be sufficient for the development.
The application states that the Medical Centre will employ six practitioners and a small
number of associated support staff. It is considered reasonable to suggest that two
patients for each practitioner would be on site at any one time, therefore leading to a
demand for 18 bays. In addition, the Centre will employ a small number of support
staff. As such, the provision of 23 car parking bays is considered acceptable.
Traffic
A submission raised concerns with regard to the proposed hours of operation and the
resultant increase in traffic outside non-typical hours and the impact that it will have on
traffic in the local area. The applicant has prepared a Transport Statement in
accordance with Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) policy to address
any potential traffic issues associated with the development.
As mentioned previously, the development proposes vehicle access from Balfour
Street which connects to Ranford Road. Under the Perth Metropolitan Functional Road
Hierarchy, Balfour Street is classified as an Access Road (or Local Distributor Road in
the future) which is designed to accommodate up to 3,000 vehicles per day (or 5,000
once fully constructed) and Ranford Road is classified as a 'District Distributor (A) road'
and currently accommodates approximately 22,400 vehicles per day.
The Transport Statement identifies that the general practice/pathology components
could generate up to 420 vehicle trips per day (42 in the peak hour) and the specialist
practice could generate up to 227 vehicle trips per day (23 trips in the peak hour).
Balfour Street currently accommodates approximately 1,200 vehicles per day, which is
clearly less than the current and future design capacity of the road, being 3,000 and
5,000 vehicles per day, respectively. It should be noted that the tavern/bottleshop
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development located opposite to the subject site is predicted to generate approximately
905 vehicle trips per day (165 trips in the peak hour). For this reason, and given that
Ranford Road is designed to accommodate large volumes of traffic, it is considered
that the impacts of the traffic volumes associated with the development on the road
network are acceptable.
Notwithstanding the above, a submission was received which requested that the
development provide vehicular access from Ranford Road instead of Balfour Street,
suggesting that Balfour Street should only serve local residents. In this regard, it
should be noted that crossovers onto major roads are generally discouraged where
alternative access is available. It should also be noted that the proposed tavern and
bottleshop development located opposite to the subject site also provides for vehicular
access from Balfour Street. From a traffic safety perspective, it is preferred that Balfour
Street is used as a preferred access point for vehicles.
Amenity
Visual Amenity
A submission has raised a concern that the proposed medical centre building is not
compatible with the surrounding residential housing. Whilst the proposed building is
single storey, it will be on average 5m tall, with a maximum height of 6m, which is
similar in height to a two-storey house. Whilst the façade of the building clearly looks
like a commercial building as opposed to a residential house, it is considered that this
style of development would be complementary to the future tavern and bottle shop
development on the opposite side of Balfour Street and is therefore acceptable.
Hours of Operation
As mentioned previously, a submitter raised concerns with regards to the hours of
operation and the impact that it will have on the amenity of surrounding properties due
to adverse traffic. In this regard, given that the proposed medical centre is located
opposite a future tavern/bottleshop site, which will have later hours of operation
(7:30am to midnight on Monday to Saturday and 7:30am to 10pm on Sundays), it is
considered that traffic associated with the medical centre will not significantly impact on
the amenity outside of standard hours of operation.
Anti-Social Behaviour
A submission has raised a concern with regard to the potential for the development
(being commercial in nature) to increase anti-social behaviour (such as burglary) for
properties surrounding the subject site. It is considered that there is no evidence to
suggest that this type of behaviour would occur. In any event it is a separate matter
that should be referred to the Police.
CONCLUSION
The proposal is supported for the following reasons:
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The proposed use is appropriate in its context given that it faces existing
commercially zoned land that forms part of a greater activity centre under the
Southern River Precinct 5 ODP.
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
Where the proposal does not meet the setback standards of the R-Codes, the
impacts associated with the variations are considered to be minor and
acceptable.

The proposed car parking on the site will be capable of accommodating the
proposed development

It is not anticipated that the proposed development will generate excessive
traffic outside the capacity of the existing road network

The proposed development, including its hours of operation, is not expected to
unreasonably impact on the amenity of the area.
Nil.
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Southern River Precinct 2 Phase 2 Outline Development Plan.
VOTING REQUIREMENTS
That Council approve the application for a Medical Centre at 538 (Lot 670),
540 (Lot 673) and 542 (Lot 674) Balfour Street, Southern River dated
24 October 2012, subject to the following conditions:
1.
Development may only be carried out in accordance with the terms of
the application as approved herein and any approved plan.
2.
The applicant shall submit details prescribing a functional drainage
system, including detailed engineering drawings, and where required
geotechnical site assessment (soil profile, groundwater conditions and
permeability), as well as hydrologic and hydraulic calculations to
demonstrate functionality of the design to the satisfaction of the City of
Gosnells.
3.
All cut and fill to be retained within the property boundaries by retaining
walls designed by a structural engineer and constructed of masonry or
similar approved material.
4.
The site is to be connected to the reticulated sewerage system.
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5.
The driveways, accessways and carbays are to be paved, drained and
marked to City’s standards in accordance with the approved plan and
Table 3B of Town Planning Scheme No. 6.
6.
A landscape plan for the development site and the adjoining road
verge(s) is to be submitted in accordance with the City’s Local Planning
Policy 4.5 – Development – Landscaping, and approved by the City,
prior to the lodgement of an application for a Building Permit.
7.
Landscaping and irrigation of the development site and adjoining road
verges is to be installed prior to occupying the proposed development,
and thereafter maintained, in accordance with the approved landscaping
plan to the satisfaction of the Manager Parks and Environmental
Operations.
8.
External finishes and colour schemes are to be submitted prior to the
lodgement of an application for a Building Permit to the satisfaction of
the City.
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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION - SIGNAGE (DAN MURPHY'S) - 888 (LOT
99) NICHOLSON ROAD, CANNING VALE
Author:
of Interest:
Reference:
Application No:
Applicant:
Owner:
Location:
Zoning:
MRS:
TPS No. 6:
Review Rights:
Area:
Previous Ref:
Appendices:
K Ivory
Nil.
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DA12/00409
MGA Town Planners
AV Ventures Pty Ltd
888 (Lot 99) Nicholson Road, Canning Vale
Urban
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OCM 9 October 2012 (Resolution 473)
13.5.4A Approved Elevation Plans
13.5.4B Proposed Elevation Plans
PURPOSE OF REPORT
For Council to consider an application for planning approval for Signage at 888 (Lot 99)
Nicholson Road, Canning Vale as the proposal is outside the authority delegated to
staff due to non-compliance with Local Planning Policy 4.9 - Signage and Flags.
BACKGROUND
Site History
The site has been developed for commercial purposes comprising a mix of medium
sized and large format showroom and warehouse type developments. On 9 October
2012 Council resolved (Resolution 473) to approve an application for a Liquor Store
and associated signage on the subject site. In approving the signage, Council imposed
a condition requiring the submission of amended plans which excluded the "mural"
sign. The removal of the "mural" sign was on the basis that is was considered to have
a negative impact on the surrounding streetscape and road users in general as well as
leading to an over proliferation of signage on the subject site.
A plan illustrating the 13 approved signs is contained as Appendix 13.5.4A.
The current signage application proposes changes and an increase to the signage that
was previously approved by Council.
The property is located within the West Canning Vale Outline Development Plan (ODP)
and is designated Mixed Business. Adjoining the south-west (rear) boundary is an
area of Local Open Space, and adjoining the south-east (side) boundary are properties
designated Mixed Business under the ODP.
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The application seeks approval for 15 signs as follows:
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Elevation plans are contained in Appendix 13.5.4B.
Consultation
The proposal was not required to be advertised for public consultation.
DISCUSSION
The erection of signage is defined as development under TPS 6 and as the proposal is
not exempted by Clause 9.2 (f) of TPS 6, it requires planning approval.
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Local Planning Policy 4.9 - Signage and Flags
The proposal complies with all relevant provisions of LPP 4.9, with the exceptions
detailed in the table below. The assessment has been split into the various elevations
for reasons of clarity.
Signage
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9 & 10
13 & 14
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Assessment
There shall be at least 4m
between other wall signs on the
same face of any building.
Signs 1 and 2 are positioned 1.2m apart, signs 3 and
4 are 1.3m apart, signs 7 and 8 are 1.9m apart, signs
9 & 10 are 3.6m apart and signs 13 and 14 are 1.2m
apart.
Signs 1-4 are located on the internal frontage and will
have a limited impact on the streetscape.
Whilst the other signs front the public road, given the
scale of the proposal and the separation provided by
the existing awnings, the variation is considered
acceptable.
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Two signs per tenancy per street
frontage.
A total of five signs have been proposed for the
Ranford Road frontage. Given the size of the signs
and the resultant impact on the streetscape, it is
considered that a variation to the Policy is not
appropriate in this instance. It will therefore be
recommended that if the application is approved, a
condition be imposed requiring the submission of
amended plans providing for only two signs along the
Ranford Road frontage.
CONCLUSION
The proposal, subject to the imposition of a condition limiting the number of signs along
Ranford Road, is considered acceptable.
Nil.
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Local Planning Policy 4.9 - Signage and Flags
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West Canning Vale Outline Development Plan.
VOTING REQUIREMENTS
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That Council approve the application for Signage at 888 (Lot 99) Nicholson
Road, Canning Vale, dated 4 December 2012, subject to the following
conditions:
1.
The submission of amended plans which provides no more than two
signs facing the Ranford Road frontage, so as to comply with Local
Planning Policy 4.9 - Signage and Flags.
2.
The signage shall not contain reflective or retro-reflective colours or
materials.
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13.5.5
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MADDINGTON TOWN CENTRE ACTIVITY CENTRE CONCEPT PLAN
Author:
of Interest:
Zoning:
MRS:
TPS No. 6:
Area:
Previous Ref:
Appendices:
A Denford
Nil.
Urban, Parks and Recreations, Industrial
Highway Commercial, Light Industry, General Industry,
22.024ha
OCM 27 November 2012 (Resolution 591)
13.5.5A Advertised Structure Plan
13.5.5B Schedule of Submissions
13.5.5C Schedule of Submitters
13.5.5D Revised Maddington Town Centre Concept Plan
PURPOSE OF REPORT
For Council to consider:

Submissions from landowners on the Concept Plan for the portion of the
Maddington Town Centre (MTC) Activity Centre area bound by Lower Park
Road to the north, Albany Highway to the south, Kelvin Road to the east and
Alloa Road to the west.

A revised MTC Concept Plan that extends the area of the MTC Activity Centre
to include the area bound by Burslem Drive and Olga Road (as required by the
Department of Planning) and to initiate advertising in accordance with Local
Planning Policy 4.2 - Advertising/Referral of Scheme Amendment Applications.
BACKGROUND
At its meeting on 27 November 2012 Council resolved the following:
Resolution 591
"That Council initiate advertising of the Maddington Town Centre (MTC)
Structure Plan for a period of 42 days by way of:
1.
Letters being sent to all landowners within the MTC Structure Plan area
and within 100 metres of the MTC Structure Plan boundary
2.
An advertisement placed in the Comment newspaper
3.
Advertising on the City's website
4.
Public displays at the City's Civic Centre and libraries".
The advertised Structure Plan is attached as Appendix 13.5.5A.
In accordance with the aforementioned Council Resolution, the Structure Plan was
advertised between 19 December 2012 and 11 February 2013.
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A map identifying the advertised Concept Plan area follows.
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after the close of the advertising period. A number of the submissions received relate
to more than one property. A map identifying the locations of the submissions follows.
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The submissions may be categorised as follows:
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3 submissions indicated no objection to the Concept Plan
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6 submissions provided only comment on the Concept Plan.
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Landowners have raised the following issues in the submissions:
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Concerns any future rezoning will adversely affect existing industrial business
operators
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Concerns that increased areas of retail floorspace will adversely affect existing
retail business operators
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Concerns about an unsafe traffic environment created by the proposed
extension of Blackburn Street
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Concerns the proposed open space is not located to optimise patronage.
A more detailed summary of the matters raised in the submissions and staff comments
in response are detailed in Appendix 13.5.5B.
A list of persons making submissions and related submission reference numbers are
contained in Appendix 13.5.5C.
During the advertising period the Department of Planning (DoP) advised it was not able
to support any future MRS or Scheme Amendment over the advertised area because it
was inconsistent with the MTC Activity Centre area defined in Directions 2031, which is
the State Government's over-arching planning strategy for the Perth and Peel regions.
The MTC Activity Centre area defined in Directions 2031 is bound by Lower Park Road
to the north, Burslem Drive to the south, Kelvin Road/Olga Road to the east and Alloa
Road/Burslem Drive to the west.
A map identifying this broader MTC Activity Centre area follows.
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DISCUSSION
Extending the Structure Plan Area
In terms of the suggestion to extend the Structure Plan area by the DoP the following is
noted.
The decision to initiate advertising over the Station-Oval Precinct of the MTC Activity
Centre area alone was based on the following considerations:

Land zoned Industrial under the MRS and the Scheme is exclusively contained
within the Station-Oval Precinct and it was considered appropriate to quarantine
this area from the overall MTC Activity Centre area so as to more effectively
address concerns from owners of industrial zoned land.

The Station-Oval Precinct is where Maddington Oval is proposed to be
re-configured into a high quality parkland.
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The Station-Oval Precinct is where the most significant changes are proposed
to the architecture of the existing road network within the MTC Activity Centre
area including the 40 metre wide central boulevard linking the rail station to the
public open space, additional access points to Kelvin Road and the extension of
Blackburn Street.
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The Station-Oval Precinct contains all of the City's landholdings within the MTC
Activity Centre area (including the Operations Centre) and therefore land
ownership is proportionally less fragmented than the balance of the MTC
Activity Centre area. As this provides greater certainty in terms of development
outcomes and timeframes it was considered appropriate to excise this precinct
from the overall MTC area.
Nevertheless the DoP are insistent the entire MTC Activity Centre area is required to
be addressed as part of any future MRS or Scheme Amendment to maintain
consistency with the objectives of Directions 2031.
In response to the DoP's request, a revised Concept Plan has been prepared which
extends the Structure Plan area (refer Appendix 13.5.5D). This provides a broad
categorisation to proposed land uses to the south of the Albany Highway which is in
keeping with the land use categories proposed for the advertised area.
It is important to emphasise the MTC Activity Centre Plan has no statutory weight and
has been prepared for the exclusive purpose of amending the MRS and the Scheme.
As such, land use activities nominated on the MTC Activity Centre Concept Plan are
indicative only and will be reviewed during the detailed design phase of the ODP
preparation process.
The areas notionally designated residential within the revised MTC Activity Centre
Concept Plan will encourage housing supply and diversity while recognising the
commercial and mixed use environment in order to promote appropriate scales and
land use intensity.
The Residential Activity Centre (R-AC) zones defined in the Residential Design Codes
are intentionally flexible and do not prescribe specific density codings. However, in
order to achieve the broader strategic objectives stipulated by the State Government in
Directions 2031, to be consistent with the adjacent R80 density within the Maddington
Central ODP and to complement the principles of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
on which the MTC Concept Plan is based, it is anticipated the residential densities
within the Activity Centre area will range from R80 to R160.
The revised MTC Activity Centre Concept Plan indicatively proposes a mix of
commercial, retail and residential land use activities (denoted by the Secondary Centre
nomenclature) in all additional development cells.
The existing street grid is proposed to be extended to form an integrated movement
network based on the principles stipulated in Liveable Neighbourhoods. Orr Street is
proposed to connect Olga Road with Herbert Street to strengthen east-west movement.
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The extension of Blackburn Street between Attfield Street and Burslem Drive is a
critical element of the MTC Concept Plan for several reasons. It will play an important
role in facilitating north-south connection throughout the entire MTC area and it will
assist the MTC to achieve better integration with surrounding areas, including
recreational connection to the Canning River.
Feedback on Advertised Plan
Several submissions raised concerns that future rezoning will affect existing industrial
businesses. In this regard, all existing industrial land uses will be able to continue as
non-conforming uses and therefore, will not be directly affected by the plan.
In terms of new retail floorspace impacting on existing retail businesses and the need
to improve the road traffic environment, these issues will be addressed during more
detailed planning.
Finally, in terms of the location of the public open space, the proposed area of public
open space has been located to maintain an historic link with Maddington Oval.
Furthermore, the proposed open space is commensurate in area with the existing
amount of open space and finally, the configuration of open space will provide a
generous physical and visual buffer to the industrial land use activities on the northern
side of Lower Park Road.
The Future
Should Council agree to progress with the extended Structure Plan area, the
subsequent submission of the revised MTC Activity Centre Concept Plan to the
Western Australian Planning Commission will precede initiation of Amendments to the
Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) and the City of Gosnells Town Planning Scheme
No. 6 (the Scheme). This will then facilitate lodgement of an Outline Development Plan
(ODP) for the MTC Activity Centre in accordance with Part 7 of the Scheme.
Nil.
Nil.
VOTING REQUIREMENTS
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1.
That Council note the submissions received during the advertising of the
portion of the Maddington Town Centre (MTC) Activity Centre area
bound by Lower Park Road to the north, Albany Highway to the south,
Kelvin Road to the east and Alloa Road to the west.
2.
That Council initiate advertising of the revised MTC Activity Centre
Concept Plan in accordance with the provisions of Local Planning
Policy 4.2 - Advertising/Referral of Scheme Amendment Applications,
for a period of 28 days by way of:
i)
Letters being sent to all landowners within the portion of the MTC
Activity Centre area bound by Albany Highway to the north,
Burslem Drive to the west and south and Olga Road to the east
and within 100 metres of this portion of the MTC Activity Centre
boundary.
ii)
An advertisement placed in the local newspaper.
iii)
Advertising on the City's website.
iv)
Public displays at the City's Civic Centre and libraries.
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13.5.6
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ARMADALE GOSNELLS LANDCARE
INCREASE IN FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Author:
of Interest:
Previous Ref:
Appendix:
26 March 2013
GROUP
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W van Lieven
City representative on Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group
Management Committee
OCM 28 June 2011 (Resolutions 266 and 267)
OCM 10 June 2008 (Resolutions 242 and 243)
13.5.6A Natural Areas Partnership proposal
PURPOSE OF REPORT
For Council to consider whether to support a request from the Armadale Gosnells
Landcare Group (AGLG) for increased financial support, and for the associated Natural
Areas Partnership proposal between the City and the AGLG.
BACKGROUND
The AGLG has worked closely with the Cities of Gosnells and Armadale since 1999,
undertaking on-ground rehabilitation and revegetation activities, as well as foreshore
protection and restoration works, particularly in sensitive areas on the banks of the
Canning and Southern Rivers. The bulk of the AGLG's operational sites are in the
management of local government.
The Cities of Gosnells and Armadale have been providing matching annual financial
and administrative support since the 1998/99 financial year. Council's annual financial
support for the first ten years to the 2007/08 financial year was fixed at $30,000 (GST
exclusive). On 10 June 2008, Council resolved (Resolution 242) to support an
increase of $5,162 in the 2008/09 budget to meet normal increases in operating costs.
On 28 June 2011, Council resolved (Resolution 267) to endorse the AGLG Business
Plan 2011/12 to 2013/14 as the strategic financial guide for the AGLG. Importantly, the
Business Plan provides budget projections that provide for annual cost increases.
On the basis of these budget projections, Council resolved (Resolution 266) to note the
proposed increase in annual financial support to the AGLG from $35,162 to $47,776 in
the 2011/12 financial year budget and to give due consideration to the allocation of
$49,925 during the development of the 2012/13 budget.
Council's budgets for 2011/12 and 2012/13 provided financial support in line with the
Business Plan's projections.
The AGLG Business Plan 2011/12 to 2013/14 proposes $52,171 in financial support
from both Cities in the 2013/14 budget. This figure has been factored into the draft
Urban Regeneration budget for 2013/14, in keeping with the Business Plan's
projection.
AGLG has employed a Community Landcare Coordinator (CLC) since 1998, and a
Community River Restoration Officer (CRRO) since 2001. The former position is
funded through annual contributions from both Cities (in 2012/13 of $49,925 each); the
latter position's funding relies entirely on external sources.
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A key role of the CLC position is to seek funds for the group's operations and activities.
AGLG advises that, in the fourteen years since its establishment, external funding of
more than one and a half million dollars has been achieved for activities within the two
Cities.
Council's previous considerations regarding increased financial support for the AGLG
have taken into account the volume of work undertaken by the AGLG and importantly,
the dollar return on investment based on the cumulative value of AGLG's works in the
City:
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In 2010/11, $180,000 in external funding and volunteer works, representing a
return of more than $5.00 for every dollar of the City's $35,162 financial
investment in the AGLG in that year.
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In 2011/12, $171,181 in external funding and volunteer works, representing a
return of $3.60 for every dollar of the City's $47,776 financial investment in the
AGLG in that year.
The AGLG is currently active at eight project sites in the City:

John Okey Davis Park, Gosnells
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Southernwood Park, Gosnells
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Yilgarn Way Reserve, Gosnells
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Mary Carroll Park Wetlands, Gosnells
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Homestead Park, Thornlie
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Corriedale Springs, Thornlie

Tom Bateman Reserve Bushland, Thornlie
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Sutherlands Park Bushland, Huntingdale.
It should be noted that the AGLG's activities at the Mary Carroll Park Wetlands, Tom
Bateman Reserve Bushland and Sutherlands Park Bushland are in partnership with the
City and significantly assist in the implementation of the City's Biodiversity
Conservation Management Plan 2010 (BCMP). These three sites are identified by the
BCMP as high priority sites for the City's management.
Many of the AGLG sites have ongoing rehabilitation programs and have received
continuous funding for over ten years. This has allowed significant improvements to be
made to the sites, with long term benefits to the ecology and community perspective of
the area.
The bulk of funding achieved by the AGLG on behalf of the City would not normally be
available to local government. Where local government is eligible, the City would tend
not to apply for funding for the type of projects undertaken by the AGLG, as it does not
have sufficient capacity or skills to undertake this type of work.
Importantly, funding proposals that include community volunteer activity are viewed
more favourably by funding bodies who view community activation as a critical aspect.
Although the City seeks to promote and encourage volunteering, it has relied on the
AGLG's initiatives to address this objective in the area of the natural environment.
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AGLG staff contracts provide for weekend work at normal rates of pay at critical times
of the year, which is a key element to successfully working with and engaging
community volunteers. The requirement for City staff to be paid penalty rates for
weekend work is extremely limiting in this area.
DISCUSSION
AGLG Funding Situation
The AGLG has requested an increase of $37,342 financial support, commencing in the
2013/14 financial year. The request does not relate to increased costs. It proposes the
funding by the City of Gosnells and the City of Armadale of the CRRO position which
has, to date been funded from other sources.
The CRRO position has historically been funded by grants, but funding for employment
costs has effectively been removed from the scope of state and federal government
grants for approximately three years.
The AGLG has achieved funding for the CRRO position for the last three years through
innovation by way of contracting services to the South-East Regional Centre for Urban
Landcare for revegetation works associated with the federal government's Urban
Waterways Renewal program. The contract concludes on 30 June 2013 and there are
no immediate apparent sources of funding for the position beyond this date.
The increasingly limited availability of grant funding for employment of staff, to the
current point of being non-existent, is considered by the AGLG to present an
unacceptable risk to the Group's ability to maintain operational activity from the
beginning of the new financial year at its 26 active sites in the Cities of Gosnells and
Armadale and to continue to expand its landcare activities.
Should a funding source for the CRRO position not be found, the position would cease
to exist. The outcome would be a significant reduction in the AGLG's capacity to work
with partner local governments and their communities and its ability to attract external
funding. The net result would be a major contraction in this very successful
community-based landcare program in both Cities.
If the Council was to agree to fund these activities it is an example of cost shifting by
the Federal Government.
Although this situation is not endorsed by the City, in this case the programs and
actions that have been delivered to the community are of significant benefit to the local
environment.
The AGLG's request for increased financial support is underpinned by the group's
Natural Areas Partnership (NAP) proposal, through which mutual benefits are
envisaged. Under the NAP, the number of current AGLG project sites would gradually
be reduced to allow for integration into the AGLG project scope of new sites of high
priority to the City. AGLG works would become integrated with the City's BCMP and
AGLG staff resources would be directed to working in close partnership with the Parks
and Environmental Services section in the management of the City's Natural Areas.
The NAP proposes a proportion of AGLG staff time to be dedicated to working on
BCMP priority sites in the City.
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In proposing the NAP, the AGLG has considered two options:
Options
1.
Reduce Landcare Activities
If funding for the CRRO position is unable to be secured for the period 1 July 2013
onward, operational activities by AGLG will of necessity contract to pre-2001 levels, the
period prior to the engagement of the CRRO.
By way of background, the CLC role is currently 70% office-based and 30% assisting
with on-ground works. This includes significant weekend work over winter, with
15 community planting days being held over 12 weekends during the 2012 planting
season. The CLC's key tasks include:
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Preparation of grant applications
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Reporting to AGLG and the Cities
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Financial management
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Media releases and promotional work
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General coordination of the AGLG.
By contrast, the CRRO position is approximately 25% office-based and 75% in the
field. The CRRO's key tasks include:
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Coordination and management of volunteer landcare activities
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Planning and coordination of plant orders
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Planning and supervision of maintenance activities, including weed control
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Coordination of community, school and corporate volunteer activities.
The loss of the CRRO position itself would reduce the AGLG's capacity, but its
compound impact on the CLC position would significantly reduce the group's scope
through the need to undertake CRRO operational tasks.
Opportunities for external funding of projects, for which the AGLG has an impressive
track record, would disproportionately reduce, given the redirection of CLC resources
to CRRO tasks at the cost of CLC tasks.
Under this option, the AGLG would need to significantly reduce the number of areas it
manages in keeping with the diminished resource base.
This option would place at risk investments made by both Cities and external funding
bodies. Management of a number of sites would either cease, or need to be taken
over by the Cities where they have existing management responsibility, adding to an
already onerous Natural Areas management responsibility. Given current limited
resources allocated to Natural Areas management in both Cities, it is likely these sites
would be "abandoned" and their condition allowed to decline.
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Impacts under this option would include:
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Reduced number of sites activated and managed by the AGLG
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Expectation for the Cities to manage "abandoned" sites
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Reduced ability to attract external funding
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Reduced opportunity for community activation
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Reduced number of school, corporate and community volunteer activity days.
The AGLG has advised that it is of the clear understanding that the loss of the CRRO
position would deal a serious blow to landcare in the Cities of Armadale and Gosnells
and the potential demise of a demonstrably highly successful community activation
program.
2.
Natural Areas Partnership
The AGLG has prepared (for consideration by the Cities of Gosnells and Armadale) a
proposal entitled the Natural Areas Partnership (NAP). The NAP proposes:

An increase in financial support from the Cities of Gosnells and Armadale to
share the salary of the CRRO position
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A tangible benefit to the Cities through the integration of AGLG landcare
activities and staff with their Natural Areas management programs.
Briefly, the NAP proposes a partnership in which a proportion of AGLG staff resources
would be dedicated to programmed work with the Natural Areas management teams of
the two Cities. Under the proposal, each City would take advantage of a 0.2FTE
allocation of each of the CLC and CRRO officers (total 0.4FTE), with vehicle, to work in
coordination with the City. Advantages to the City of Gosnells would include:
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Improving the implementation of the City's BCMP
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Enhanced Natural Areas management capacity
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Increased community volunteer activity in the City's Natural Areas management
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Increased opportunity to attract external funding for City sites, which is not
generally available to local government
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Knowledge transfer and enhanced staff capability
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Opportunity to initiate works in priority sites
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Improved mobility of Natural Areas personnel
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Working directly with the community
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The ability to engage community volunteers in weekend activities, which would
be facilitated by AGLG staff whose contracts identify the need to undertake
work on weekends during peak landcare activity times at normal rates of pay.
These advantages are further explained in the NAP, at Appendix 13.5.6A, which also
provides an examination of how the NAP addresses many of the initiatives/objectives
identified in the City of Gosnells' Community Plan - Our Future: 10 Point/10 Year
Commitment.
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Under the NAP, each of the two partner Cities would increase their financial support to
the AGLG in the 2013/14 financial year by $37,342 to each meet 50% of the
employment costs of the CRRO.
Evaluation
Under Scenario 1, the City would maintain its current level of financial support to the
AGLG, but its return on investment would diminish significantly:

The number of sites that the AGLG would be able to manage or activate would
significantly reduced

The capacity to attract external funding for a reduced number of project sites
would be disproportionately reduced.
The management of "abandoned" sites, namely those AGLG sites located on lands
under local government management, could not be met under existing resource
allocations to the City's Natural Areas management program. It is highly likely that the
outcome would be the gradual decline in condition of currently successful rehabilitation
sites.
Scenario 1 is not considered desirable.
Under Scenario 2, the NAP, the City's financial 2013/14 support for the AGLG would
further increase from current funding of $52,171 to an amount of $89,513.
Although involving a considerable increase in financial support, Option 2 would enable:

The maintenance of the AGLG's current project sites

Forward planning towards the City's Natural Areas management priorities

A programmed transition from more mature sites to new sites under the City's
management

An effective 0.4FTE increase in the City's Natural Areas management capacity

Enhanced mobility of the City's Natural Areas Team through the effective
addition of 0.4 utility vehicle

A focus by the AGLG on management activity in the City's 103 hectares of
BCMP Category One and Two priority sites

Community activation and volunteer activity associated with the management of
the City's Natural Areas

The acquisition of external funds, not generally accessible to local government,
to support the management of City sites.
The NAP is considered to provide a financially efficient mechanism to address both the
City's and the AGLG's Natural Areas management issues. Should the proposal be
supported, a formal agreement between the City and the AGLG would be necessary
with regard to the proposed resource allocation to the City.
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If the NAP was adopted by the Council, it would enhance the City's management of its
Natural Areas and the skill set and capacity of the Natural Areas Team. Further, the
AGLG NAP proposal would still afford the City an innovative opportunity in Natural
Areas management that would assist in moving the City closer to meeting the resource
needs of this area of responsibility.
Although the "cost shifting" analogy by higher levels of Government could be applied to
this proposal, it is suggested that the initiative needs to be assessed on its merits.
In this case the delivery of programs in this key area of responsibility could be argued
to warrant the relatively minor additional investment in the program.
It is recommended that Council support the AGLG's request for additional financial
support, based on the value provided in the NAP, and that Council note the proposed
increase in annual financial support to the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group from
$52,171 to $89,513 in the 2013/14 financial year budget.
Should Council support the AGLG's request, further discussion on the integration of
AGLG activities with the City's BCMP priorities will be initiated.
Should Council support the AGLG's proposal to increase its financial support, the City's
budget for 2013/14 would need to consider an allocation of an additional $37,342 for
that purpose.
Nil.
VOTING REQUIREMENTS
That Council support the staff resource sharing concept outlined in the
Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group's "Natural Areas Proposal" attached as
Appendix 13.5.6A.
That Council note the proposed increase in annual financial support to the
Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group of $37,342 in the 2013/14 financial year
budget.
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13.5.7
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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION - EIGHT MULTIPLE DWELLINGS - LOT
304 GATEWAY BOULEVARD, CANNING VALE
Author:
of Interest:
Reference:
Application No:
Applicant:
Owner:
Location:
Zoning:
MRS:
TPS No. 6:
Review Rights:
Area:
Previous Ref:
Appendices:
K Ivory
Nil.
225052
DA12/00383
Design Better Buildings
World Phone Card Pty Ltd and H S Pabla
Lot 304 Gateway Boulevard, Canning Vale
Urban
855m²
Nil.
13.5.7A Detailed Area Plan
13.5.7B Site, Floor and Elevation Plans
13.5.7C Schedule of Submissions
PURPOSE OF REPORT
For Council to consider an application for planning approval for eight Multiple Dwellings
at Lot 304 Gateway Boulevard, Canning Vale, as the proposal is outside the authority
delegated to staff due to objections received during the consultation period.
BACKGROUND
The subject site is located on the corner of Gateway Boulevard and Fraser Road North.
The site is currently vacant and is surrounded by medium density housing. The
property is zoned Residential Development under Town Planning Scheme No. 6
(TPS 6) and designated as a Mixed Use Centre under the Canning Vale Outline
Development Plan (ODP). The subject site is subject to an approved Detailed Area
Plan (DAP). A copy of this plan is contained as Appendix 13.5.7A.
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Proposal

The construction of a two-storey building incorporating eight multiple dwellings

A total of ten carparking bays are proposed to the rear of the building which is
accessed via Gateway Boulevard

Ground floor units are to be of an adaptable nature to allow for potential future
commercial uses.
The site, floor and elevation plans are contained as Appendix 13.5.7B
Consultation
Whilst not required under Town Planning Scheme No. 6 (TPS 6), the proposal was
advertised to surrounding properties for public comment for 14 days during which time
15 submissions were received, 10 objecting to the proposal, four raising no objection
and one providing a comment on the proposal.
A map identifying the consultation area and the origin of each submission is contained
in Appendix 13.5.7C.
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C
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PUBLIC CONSULTATION
LEGEND
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M
REFERRAL AREA
NO OBJECTION
COMMENT
OBJECTIONS
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305
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The main issues raised in the submissions are as follows:

Privacy

Overshadowing

Residential Density

Carparking.
Each is discussed in the following sections, along with any other applicable technical
matters.
DISCUSSION
The subject site is zoned Residential Development under TPS 6 and designated Mixed
Use Centre under the Canning Vale Outline Development Plan. In accordance with
TPS 6, Multiple Dwellings are a "D" use in the Mixed Use zone, meaning they are not
permitted unless the local government has exercised its discretion by granting planning
approval.
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Canning Vale Outline Development Plan
The subject site is designated as a Mixed Use Centre under the Canning Vale ODP.
The Mixed Use Centres are intended to be commercial focal points in the area,
supported by medium density housing generally within a 200m radius of the centre.
Clause 6.1.1 of the Canning Vale ODP text requires that development on land shall be
generally in accordance with an approved DAP. This matter is discussed below.
Detailed Area Plan
A DAP was approved for the subject site in April 2012, which sets out the manner in
which subdivision and development is to occur. The approved DAP is contained as
Appendix 13.5.7A.
The adopted DAP designates the subject site a mixed use precinct, encouraging
residential and non-residential uses to provide for increased opportunity for commercial
outlets in the DAP area and a diverse range of accommodation. The DAP states that
where only residential development is proposed, the built form is required to be of an
adaptable nature to allow for potential future commercial uses by incorporating design
features that provide activation and passive surveillance to all streets.
The subject application proposes a flexible structural building design which will
accommodate commercial premises. This includes the provision of multiple doors and
large areas of glazing on the corner elevation to provide opportunity for commercial
tenancies as part of this development. The application also involves the provision of a
number of on-street carparking bays. These bays are in addition to what is required by
the R-Codes, and may be used to service future commercial uses.
Residential Design Codes (R-Codes)
The R-Codes include Acceptable Development Criteria (prefixed by “A”) and
Performance Criteria (prefixed by “P”). Applications not complying with the Acceptable
Development Criteria can be assessed against relevant Performance Criteria.
The subject proposal complies with all relevant Acceptable Development provisions of
the R-Codes (including privacy and overshadowing), with the exception of those
detailed in the following table.
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1.
A2
P2
2.
Assessment/Comment
7.3.2 Landscaping
Landscaping of open spaces
accordance with the following:
in

landscaping between each six
consecutive
external
parking
spaces and to include shade trees;

lighting provided to pathways, and
communal
open
space
and
carparking areas;
The space around the building is
designed
to
allow
for
planting.
Landscaping of the site is to be
undertaken with appropriate planting,
paving and other landscaping that:

meets the projected needs of the
residents;

enhances security and safety for
residents; and

contributes to the streetscape.
7.4.7 Essential Facilities
A7.3
Developments are provided with:

An adequate communal area set
aside for clothes-drying, screened
from the primary or secondary
street;

Clothes drying facilities, excluding
electric clothes dryers screened,
from public view, provided for each
multiple dwelling.
No landscaping between each six consecutive
external parking spaces has been proposed as
part of the subject application. In addition, no
lighting has been proposed as part of the subject
application.
As the development proposal does not comply
with the Acceptable Development Criteria, an
assessment against the Performance Criteria is
therefore required.
The development proposal does not satisfy the
Performance Criteria as the absence of
landscaping would not contribute to the
streetscape.
In addition, the development
proposal does not fully satisfy the Performance
Criteria as the absence of lighting would not
enhance the security and safety of residents.
It will be recommended that in the event of
Council approval, a condition be imposed
requiring the submission of a landscaping plan
and a lighting plan, to the City's satisfaction.
Clothes drying areas are not proposed as part of
this application.
As the proposal does not
comply with the Acceptable Development
Criteria, an assessment against the Performance
Criteria is therefore required.
or
P7
Provision made for external storage,
rubbish collection/storage areas and
clothes-drying areas that are:

Adequate for
residents; and

Without detriment to the amenity of
the locality.
the
needs
of
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The proposal in its current form would not meet
the relevant Performance Criteria.
It is
considered that clothes drying areas can be
sufficiently accommodated within the outdoor
living areas of each dwelling, subject to
appropriate screening being provided.
It should be noted however, that if screening is
provided for the dwellings, it would involve the
partial infilling of the proposed front fencing,
which is visually permeable. Under Clause
7.2.2 - Street Walls and Fences, walls within the
primary street setback area are to be visually
permeable 1.2m above natural ground level.
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Assessment/Comment
It is considered that if small infill areas were
included as part of the walls to allow for drying
areas to be screened the walls will still allow for
adequate surveillance of the street and will not
detract from the streetscape.
Such a
modification would also be explicitly consistent
with LPP 4.10.
If the application is approved, it will be
recommended that a condition be imposed
requiring amended plans to be submitted that
provide for (i) drying areas and (ii) sufficient
screening of those drying areas.
Residential Density
A number of submissions raised concern about the impact that the development would
have on the amenity of the area and its ability to integrate with the surrounding area.
Multiple dwellings provide an alternative housing type in a strategic area that is
predominantly occupied by single and grouped dwellings, thereby achieving one of the
key objectives of the City's Local Housing Strategy.
It should be noted that the proposal is entirely compliant with the requirements of the
R-Codes in terms of building, height and size, including plot ratio. The zoning
applicable to the subject site allows for development at the R80 coding and at that
density it is not uncommon for the built form to comprise two-storey developments.
The proposed building closest to the street presents similar to a two-storey single
dwelling and as such it is considered that the development will not have a detrimental
impact on the existing streetscape or overall residential amenity of the area.
Carparking
Submitters also raised concerns with regards to carparking associated with the
development. The R-Codes stipulate that for multiple dwellings with a floor area less
than 110m² that are within 800 metres of a train station or 250 metres of a high
frequency bus route, one carbay is required per dwelling, in addition to 0.25 visitor bays
per dwelling. This means that eight bays are required to serve the dwellings, and two
bays are required for visitors making a total of 10 bays which have been provided on
the site. Provision has also been made for the visitors' bay to cater for persons with
disability.
CONCLUSION
The proposal is supported for the following reasons:

The development contributes to a greater diversity of housing options in the
local area

The proposal is generally compliant with the requirements of the R-Codes, and
where non-compliant, it can be made compliant through the imposition of
conditions
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
The development will not detrimentally impact on the residential amenity of the
area.
Nil.



Local Planning Policy 1.1.1 - Residential Development

Canning Vale Outline Development Plan.
VOTING REQUIREMENTS
That Council approve the application for eight Multiple Dwellings at
Lot 304 Gateway Boulevard, Canning Vale, dated 14 November 2012 subject to
the following conditions:
1.
2.
The submission of amended plans prior to the lodgement of a Building
Permit application, generally in accordance with the submitted plans but
including the following modifications to the satisfaction of the City:
i)
The provision of clothes drying areas for each dwelling in
accordance with Clause 7.4.7 of the Residential Design Codes,
screened from public view.
ii)
Adequate internal lighting of the subject site, including, but not
limited to, the communal carparking bays and vehicle access
ways, stairwell entrances and footpaths.
A geotechnical report is to be submitted in accordance with Australian
Standards, certifying that the land is physically capable of development
and detailing site conditions with respect to soil, groundwater and
stormwater disposal. The report is to stipulate whether the site is
suitable for on-site infiltration or what works are required to be
implemented to provide for this capability or a suggested alternate
means of disposal.
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3.
drainage system, including detailed engineering drawings and
necessary technical information to demonstrate functionality of the
design. The design is to be endorsed prior to the lodgement of a
Building Permit application and thereafter implemented to the
satisfaction of the City of Gosnells.
4.
All cut and fill to be retained within the property boundaries by structural
engineer designed retaining walls of masonry or similar approved
material and are required to provide support to the boundary and any
structure reliant on its integrity.
5.
A landscape plan for the development site and the adjoining road verge
is to be submitted in accordance with the City's Local Planning Policy
4.5 - Development - Landscaping and approved by the City, prior to the
lodgement of a Building Permit application.
6.
Landscaping and irrigation of the development site and adjoining road
verges is to be installed prior to occupying the proposed development
and thereafter maintained, in accordance with the approved landscaping
plan to the satisfaction of the Manager Parks and Environmental
Operations.
7.
The proponent is to submit a written maintenance manual for the area(s)
of communal open space in accordance with the Residential Design
Codes, prior to the lodgement of a Building Permit application.
8.
A Waste Collection Management Strategy, which details the manner by
which rubbish and recycling bins are to be collected from the site, is to
be submitted to the satisfaction of the City, prior to the lodgement of the
Building Permit application.
9.
Unless otherwise shown on the approved plans, fencing abutting
Gateway Boulevard and Fraser Road North shall be visually permeable
in accordance with the Residential Design Codes and any relevant
Council policy.
10.
The driveways, accessways and carbays are to be paved, drained and
marked to the City’s standards in accordance with the approved plan
and AS 2890.1.
11.
Visitor parking bays are to be permanently marked and maintained at all
times for use exclusively by visitors to the property, be clearly visible
from the street or communal driveway and be located, together with the
reversing area, in front of any security gates or barrier for the
development, unless permitted otherwise. The visitors' bays, including
the facility for the parking by a person with a disability, are to be
constructed prior to occupation of the proposed dwellings.
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GOVERNANCE
Nil.
14.
MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
Nil.
15.
URGENT BUSINESS
(by permission of Council)
Nil.
16.
CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS
Nil.
17.
CLOSURE
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