MINUTES OF THE DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT UNIT MEETING HELD AT THE HILLS SHIRE COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2021
PRESENT:
Cameron McKenzie Group Manager – Development & Compliance (Chair) Paul Osborne Manager – Development Assessment
Ben Hawkins Manager – Subdivision & Development Certification Angelo Berios Manager – Environment & Health
Craig Woods Manager – Regulatory Services Nicholas Carlton Manager – Forward Planning Kristine McKenzie Principal Executive Planner
APOLOGIES: Nil TIME OF COMMENCEMENT:
8:30 AM
TIME OF COMPLETION:
9:06 AM
ITEM-1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES RESOLUTION
The Minutes of the Development Assessment Unit Meeting of Council held on 22 December 2020 be confirmed.
ITEM 2: DA 176/2021/HA - A TWO STOREY DWELLING AND ATTACHED SECONDARY DWELLING - LOT 20 DP 235047, NO. 1 ROCKLEY AVENUE, BAULKHAM HILLS
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF THE DETERMINATION PURSUANT TO ITEM 20(2)(c) AND (d) OF SCHEDULE 1 OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979
DECISION
The application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report.
REASONS FOR THE DECISION
Section 4.15 (EP&A Act) – Satisfactory.
The Hills LEP 2019 – Satisfactory.
SEPP (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009 – Satisfactory.
DCP Part B Section 2 – Residential – Variation, see report.
HOW COMMUNITY VIEWS WERE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN MAKING THE DECISION The application was notified on two separate occasions and submissions from three (3) properties were received following both notification periods. The concerns raised have been addressed in the report and do not warrant refusal of the application.
ITEM 3: DA 550/2020/LA - ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING DWELLING – LOT 2 DP 23922, NO. 56 PARK ROAD, BAULKHAM HILLS
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF THE DETERMINATION PURSUANT TO ITEM 20(2)(c) AND (d) OF SCHEDULE 1 OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979
DECISION
The application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report with an additional condition as follows:
“PRIOR TO ISSUE OF AN OCCUPATION CERTIFICATE
27. Existing Absorption Trench
Before an Occupation Certificate is issued a licenced plumber must inspect the existing absorption trench and the stormwater lines leading to the absorption trench from the existing driveway to confirm they are clear of debris, operating correctly and fit for purpose. The absorption trench and associated stormwater lines are intended to capture runoff from the 73.8 square metre driveway/ hardstand area in front of the existing dwelling unable to be directed to the street via the proposed charged line.”
REASONS FOR THE DECISION
Section 4.15 (EP&A Act) – Satisfactory.
LEP 2012 – Satisfactory.
DCP 2012 Part B Section 2 – Residential – Variation, see report.
HOW COMMUNITY VIEWS WERE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN MAKING THE DECISION The application was notified to adjoining property owners on two occasions. Two (2) submissions were received during the first notification period, and one (1) submission was received during the second notification period. One (1) late submission was tabled and considered at the meeting. The issues raised in the submissions have been addressed in the report and do not warrant refusal of the application.
ITEM 4: DA 896/2018/JPZ/A - SECTION 4.55(1A) MODIFICATION TO A MULTI DWELLING HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND SUBDIVISION CREATING 46 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, ONE COMMUNITY TITLE DEVELOPMENT LOT, ONE COMMUNITY TITLE RESIDUE LOT, ONE ASSOCIATION LOT AND ONE ROAD WIDENING LOT TO SEPARATE THE DEVELOPMENT INTO EIGHT STAGES AND ADD THE STRATA SUBDIVISION OF THE RESIDENTIAL UNITS – LOTS 1 TO 4 DP 1245298, 39-43 HYNDS ROAD AND 21 TERRY ROAD, BOX HILL
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF THE DETERMINATION PURSUANT TO ITEM 20(2)(c) AND (d) OF SCHEDULE 1 OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979
DECISION
The modification application be approved subject to amended conditions.
REASONS FOR THE DECISION
Section 4.15 EP&A Act 1979 – Satisfactory
Section 4.55 EP&A Act 1979 – Satisfactory
SEPP Growth Centres – Satisfactory
SEPP 55 – Remediation of Land – Satisfactory
SEPP (BASIX) 2004 – Satisfactory
SREP 20 – Hawkesbury-Nepean River – Satisfactory
Box Hill DCP – Satisfactory
HOW COMMUNITY VIEWS WERE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN MAKING THE DECISION Three (3) submissions were received. The concerns raised in the submissions do not warrant refusal of the application.
