RECOMMENDATION 1. The report be received
3. Council Report and Minute from 24 November 2020 (10 pages)
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A further review of hall users has been undertaken and it is anticipated that the existing hall users will be able to be accommodated in other existing Council facilities during any transitional period (including the Vinegar Hill Memorial Library and Community Centre, Rouse Hill Community Centre, Beaumont Hills Community Centre and South Maroota Hall).
d) Commence a process to rename “Bligh Reserve” by publically exhibiting a proposal to name the Future Sports Oval Complex “Anthony Skarratt Reserve”.
Public exhibition of a proposal to rename “Bligh Reserve” to “Anthony Skarratt Reserve”
occurred from 28 January to 18 February 2021. Council officers are considering any submissions lodged. Dependent on the nature of submissions, Council’s formal application will be lodged with the Geographic Names Board.
e) Name the community hall “Box Hill and Nelson Community Centre”.
Following the design, planning and construction of the community centre, it will be assigned the name “Box Hill and Nelson Community Centre” in accordance with Council’s resolution dated 28 April 2020.
f) Investigate options for how the history of the current hall and connection to the Box Hill and Nelson Progress Association is to be displayed or maintained in a new community hall.
The architect and consultants engaged to design the facility have been instructed to investigate and incorporate elements that reflect the history of the current hall and connection to the Box Hill and Nelson Progress Association. Further details will be available and provided to Council as the design of the facility progresses and is refined.
IMPACTS
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7.03pm Councillor Thomas left the meeting and returned at 7.20pm during Item 2
ITEM-2 POST EXHIBITION - PLANNING PROPOSAL 15Z
NELSON ROAD, BOX HILL (10/2019/PLP) Proceedings in Brief
Vicki Giannoulis (Objector) on behalf of the Box Hill and Nelson Progress Association as its President addressed Council (through the General Manager)
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DR GANGEMI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR COLLINS OAM THAT
1. The planning proposal to amend Appendix 11 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Sydney Region Growth Centres) 2006 to reclassify 15Z Nelson Road, Box Hill from
‘community’ to ‘operational’ proceed to finalisation.
2. Council expedite the master planning process and investigate the feasibility of staged embellishment of the future Sports Complex currently known as Bligh Reserve as per Points D and E of Section 7 of this report with any required funding for the preparation of the masterplan to be considered in a future budget review.
3. Should the sale of 15Z Nelson Road occur, Council:
a) Puts all proceeds (less Council costs) in an internal reserve fund for exclusive use towards the provision of a new community centre, replacing the existing community hall, servicing the Box Hill and Nelson areas.
b) Investigate opportunities to avoid or minimise any transitional period between the closure of the existing community centre and the opening of a new community centre servicing the Box Hill and Nelson area as per section 7 of this report, including maintaining continued access of the current Hall where possible via points A, B and C.
c) Review existing Council landholdings within Box Hill to identify where temporary facilities can be provided within Box Hill and surrounding areas for existing hall users as per Section 7 dot points 1 and 2 of this report.
d) Commence a process to rename “Bligh Reserve” by publically exhibiting a proposal to name the Future Sports Oval Complex “Anthony Skarratt Reserve”.
e) Name the community hall “Box Hill and Nelson Community Centre”.
f) Investigate options for how the history of the current hall and connection to the Box Hill and Nelson Progress Association is to be displayed or maintained in a new community hall
4. A further report is to be brought back to Council within 3 months of a sale detailing the progress on the items 2 and 3 above.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
191 RESOLUTION
1. The planning proposal to amend Appendix 11 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Sydney Region Growth Centres) 2006 to reclassify 15Z Nelson Road, Box Hill from ‘community’ to ‘operational’ proceed to finalisation.
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2. Council expedite the master planning process and investigate the feasibility of staged embellishment of the future Sports Complex currently known as Bligh Reserve as per Points D and E of Section 7 of this report with any required funding for the preparation of the masterplan to be considered in a future budget review.
3. Should the sale of 15Z Nelson Road occur, Council:
a) Puts all proceeds (less Council costs) in an internal reserve fund for exclusive use towards the provision of a new community centre, replacing the existing community hall, servicing the Box Hill and Nelson areas.
b) Investigate opportunities to avoid or minimise any transitional period between the closure of the existing community centre and the opening of a new community centre servicing the Box Hill and Nelson area as per section 7 of this report, including maintaining continued access of the current Hall where possible via points A, B and C.
c) Review existing Council landholdings within Box Hill to identify where temporary facilities can be provided within Box Hill and surrounding areas for existing hall users as per Section 7 dot points 1 and 2 of this report.
d) Commence a process to rename “Bligh Reserve” by publically exhibiting a proposal to name the Future Sports Oval Complex “Anthony Skarratt Reserve”.
e) Name the community hall “Box Hill and Nelson Community Centre”.
f) Investigate options for how the history of the current hall and connection to the Box Hill and Nelson Progress Association is to be displayed or maintained in a new community hall
4. A further report is to be brought back to Council within 3 months of a sale detailing the progress on the items 2 and 3 above.
Being a planning matter, the Mayor called for a division to record the votes on this matter VOTING FOR THE MOTION
Mayor Dr M R Byrne Clr R Jethi
Clr R A Preston MP Clr Dr P J Gangemi Clr B L Collins OAM Clr A N Haselden Clr J Jackson Clr M G Thomas Clr F P De Masi Clr R M Tracey Clr S P Uno
VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION None
ABSENT Clr E M Russo Clr A J Hay OAM
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ITEM-2 POST EXHIBITION - PLANNING PROPOSAL 15Z
NELSON ROAD, BOX HILL (10/2019/PLP)
THEME: Shaping Growth
OUTCOME: 5 Well planned and liveable neighbourhoods that meets growth targets and maintains amenity.
STRATEGY:
5.1 The Shire’s natural and built environment is well managed through strategic land use and urban planning that reflects our values and aspirations.
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GROUP: SHIRE STRATEGY, TRANSFORMATION AND SOLUTIONS
AUTHOR: TOWN PLANNER
JESSIE WISEMAN
RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: MANAGER – FORWARD PLANNING NICHOLAS CARLTON
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report recommends that the planning proposal to amend Appendix 11 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Sydney Region Growth Centres) 2006 to reclassify 15Z Nelson Road, Box Hill from ‘community’ to ‘operational’ land proceed to finalisation. It is also recommended that:
1. Any subsequent proceeds from the sale of this land (less Council’s costs) be held in an internal reserve fund for exclusive use towards the provision of a new community facility servicing the Box Hill and Nelson area; and
2. As part of future consideration of matters relating to the negotiation and sale of 15Z Nelson Road and the master planning of the Bligh Reserve Sports Complex, Council investigate opportunities to minimise any transitional period between closure of the existing community facility and opening of a new community facility servicing the Box Hill and Nelson area.
The subject land occupies part of the future Nelson Road Village Centre and is owned by Council. The owner and developer of the remaining land within the Village Centre has approached Council with a view to commencing negotiations to purchase Council’s land.
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