MINUTES OF THE DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT UNIT MEETING HELD AT THE HILLS SHIRE COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
PRESENT
Cameron McKenzie Group Manager – Development & Compliance (Chair) Ben Hawkins Manager – Subdivision & Development Certification Angelo Berios Manager – Environment & Health
Craig Woods Manager – Regulatory Services Paul Osborne Manager – Development Assessment Nicholas Carlton Manager – Forward Planning
Kristine McKenzie Principal Coordinator – Development Assessment APOLOGIES
NIL
CIRCULATED ELECTRONICALLY
ITEM-1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES RESOLUTION
The Minutes of the Development Assessment Unit Meeting of Council held on 4 May 2021 be confirmed.
ITEM-2 DA 835/2021/LA – ADDITIONAL GARAGE AND DRIVEWAY – LOT 15 DP 1168875, NO. 44 ARNOLD AVENUE, KELLYVILLE
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 Development Application was refused for the reasons outlined in the report.
REASONS FOR THE DECISION
1. The proposed is considered to be unsatisfactory in regards to the objectives of the R2 Low Density Residential zone as the proposal does not maintain residential character.
(Section 4.15 (1)(a)(ii) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979)
2. The proposed development does not satisfy the requirements of The Hills Development Control Plan 2012 including landscaping and vehicular access.
(Section 4.15 (1)(a)(ii) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979).
3. The proposed development is not in the public interest. It is considered the proposed driveway will unreasonably impact on streetscape.
(Section 4.15 (1)(e) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979).
4. The applicant has provided insufficient plan detail/information to allow for a proper and thorough assessment of the extension of the driveway as per Clause 54 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000.
(Section 4.15(1)(b) and (c) of the Environmental Planning Assessment Act 1979)
HOW COMMUNITY VIEWS WERE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN MAKING THE DECISION Notification letters were issued to adjoining properties over 14 days. No submissions were received.
