MINUTES of the duly called ordinary meeting of the Hills Shire Council held in the Council Chamber on the 12th February 2019. This is page 2 of the minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Hills Shire Council held 1 PRESENT. This is page 3 of the minutes of the ordinary meeting of Hills Shire Council held ITEM-1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES.
This is page 4 of the minutes of the Hills Shire Council ordinary meeting held. PROCEDURE NO. This is page 5 of the minutes of the ordinary meeting of Hills Shire Council held 13 RESOLUTION. This is page 6 of the minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Hills Shire Council held on 15 RESOLUTION.
This is page 7 of the minutes of the ordinary meeting of The Hills Shire Council held ITEM-9 PROPERTY DEALING IN CONNECTION WITH DEVELOPMENT. This is page 8 of the minutes of the ordinary meeting of Hills Shire Council held 23 RESOLUTION.
Local Environmental Plan (LEP) Review Program – Increase $500k
Rezoning Income – Increase $99k
Temporary Road Closure Income – Increase $180k
Management of Crown Lands Grant – Increase $30k
Lease for Air Space – Increase $1.1m
Rates 603 Certificate Income – Decrease $46k
Crown Lands Bushland Regeneration Grant – Increase $10k
Planning Income – Decrease $511k
Library Fines Income – Decrease $8k
Local Environmental Plan (LEP) Review Program – Increase $500k
Reimbursement to RMS for Extractive Industries CP06 – Increase $5.0m
Management of Crown Lands – Increase $30k
Castle Grand Fire Safety Rectification – Increase $235k
Procurement Requirements Extenuating Circumstances – Increase $191k
Eric Mobbs Bushland Regeneration – Increase $10k
Storm Damage – Increase $600k
Agency Costs – Decrease $102k
Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) return of Grant – Increase $768k The grant ($8.1m) was offered by Department of Social Services over 2 financial
Transfer from Reserves – Increase $1.0m
Transfer to Reserves – Increase $1.3m
Transfer from Section 7.11 & Prior Year Income – Increase $5.8m
New Jobs $829k
Increased funding for Existing Jobs $2.9m
200k for the construction of a shared path at Strangers Creek from Solent Circuit, Bella Vista to Fairway Drive, Kellyville, funded from RMS grants. The house has recently become vacant and the removal of the house and structures is necessary to develop the reserve. It is proposed to be funded from Art 7.11 CP13. e) $79,328 additional funds required for the design and construction of a pedestrian bridge from Balfour Ave to McMillian Circuit Reserve as approved by T18-37 Council Resolution on December 11, 2018, funded from Sec 7.11 CP13. f additional funds required for the construction of a pedestrian bridge crossing over Memorial Ave, Kellyville from Hodges Road Reserve to Thomas Boulton Circuit Reserve as approved by T19-07 Council Resolution on December 11, 2018, funded from Sec 7.11 CP12. g) $30,000 additional funds required for the construction of a single lane roundabout at the intersection of Arthur Street and Yattenden Crescent, Baulkham Hills as approved by October 2018 LTC Council Resolution on 13 November 2018, funded from Sec 7.12.
Deferred funding for Existing Jobs $36.1m
Once the train station is complete and the site leaves Sydney Metro Northwest, there will be a review of the city center master plan and costs to reassess the high street infrastructure. These projects have been delayed as RMS is awaiting the completion of various traffic studies due to Station Precincts, Showground Road, Memorial Avenue &. Annangrove Road upgrade, transport strategy for Norwest Business Park and finalizing third party funding arrangements.
Project has been delayed to enable assessment of traffic demand on Cecil Avenue following completion of the Showground Road upgrade. Project delayed due to delay in Samantha Riley Rd works related to relocation of power and water utilities. Design consultants are progressing with preliminary works, but have been called on Free Settlers Drive next to the new Bella Vista public school which has been completed to finalize the design of this playing field.
500,000 – Kellyville Park Drainage & Irrigation and Lighting (CP12) Project Phase 2 delayed to allow for completion of negotiations with third party interests.
Projects completed under budget $788k
Other Contra Variation
Based on this version of the plan, the total CP15 gap funding up to 31 December 2017 amounts to Council now awaits the Minister's advice in relation to IPART's recommendations as well as the final amount of gap funding receivable up to 31 December 2017, which will be at a minimum of $51.4m. Furthermore, the investments made in Appendix 1 page 11 are in accordance with the Act, the Regulations and the Council's actual Investment Policy.
Project deferred by RMS until completion of transport strategy for Norwest Business Park. The project was put on hold as further assessment was required due to concerns over the impact of the proposed works on overland flow and the stability of existing retaining walls, which have now been resolved. The Hills Shire Council Attachment 1 PAGE 35 UNLIMITED CURRENT RATIO (Based on Actual) DEBT SERVICE PERCENTAGE & ANNUAL CHARGES COVERAGE RATIO (Based on Revised Budget) KEYS, ANNUAL CHARGES, INTEREST AND EXTRA AND EXPENSES.
In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act (Section 406), the council must establish comprehensive planning guidelines. These community satisfaction survey results were published under the Quality of Life Indicators of each topic and detailed in the Hills Shire Plan Annex on pages 1 and 28. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 2019 The survey also found that the natural environment and feel for residents of The Hills The Shire strongly values community.
The strategic planning process will respond to the delivery of The Hills Future Community Strategic Direction by identifying and prioritizing initiatives and services that will support community outcomes over the four years of the Council Term.
QUARTER TWO REVIEW
PLANNING APPEALS AS AT 14 FEBRUARY 2019
As this is a matter for the Panel, we are required to seek guidance from the Panel regarding any settlement agreement. PROPERTY: 17-19 Alan Street, Box Hill (Alan Development Pty Limited) SUBJECT: Class 1 Appellate application against purported refusal of. The amended plans provided for increased classroom landscaping and open common areas that met the requirements of SEPP 65 and DCP.
PROPERTY: 13 Edwards Road and 76 The Water Lane, Rouse Hill (Cauchi) SUBJECT: Class 1 application appealing against alleged refusal. 619/2017/ZA (proposed subdivision with 46 residential lots and two remaining lots, proposed deletion of condition 23(3)(b) of planning consent (partial carriageway width of proposed Outback Street)). The applicant is now objecting to the application to build Outback Street and is seeking to amend the building consent to delete a condition of the consent which requires the construction of part of the width of Outback Street.
The Applicant must provide amended architectural plans, engineering plans and owner's consent for work on adjacent land. This information is required to resolve access issues as the proposed public roads serving the development (Nova Street, Zaniah Street and Aurora Street) are located on adjoining properties (Hynds Road 25, Hynds Road 29 and Mason Road 25 respectively). The applicant lodged a Notice of Termination with the Court on 30 November 2018 and the Development Application was formally withdrawn.
PROPERTY: 8 – 10 Bellcast Road, Rouse Hill (Kaplan Investments Pty Ltd) SUBJECT: Class 1 application appealing against alleged refusal. 177/2019/HA (proposed split of dual occupancy to incorporate change to THLEP minimum lot size standards). The application is for the deletion of a section 34 payment on the basis of a reversal of the contribution plan.
PROPERTY: 155 Old Northern Road Baulkham Hills (Old Northern Investments Pty Limited formerly known as Crypto Property Pty Limited). SALE: Class 1 application appealing the deemed refusal of development application 106/2019/HA (proposal for demolition of existing structure and construction of 82 place childcare centre). There are a number of concerns with the proposed childcare center on the corner of Old Northern Road and Edwards Road, including parking, traffic, child safety and the scale of the development.
CIVIL PROCEEDINGS AS AT 14 FEBRUARY 2019
APPLICATIONS & CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS AS AT 14 FEBRUARY 2019
SCHEDULE OF OUTSTANDING RESOLUTIONS
A report in The Hills Shire Times on 28 November indicated that funding for the relocation of the SES headquarters may now be available from the State Government. SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DECISION - REVIEW OF THE HILLS LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2012 LOT SIZE STANDARDS TO RETAIN EXISTING STREETSCAPE AND CHARACTER. The Executive Director is conducting a review of The Hills Local Environmental Plan 2012 lot size standards relating to streets with a dominant character established by lot sizes greater than the current minimum LEP lot size standard.
Council agrees to contribute a maximum capital contribution of $70,000 to the Hills District Athletic Club for the construction of additions/extensions under DA 1573/2015/LA without further modification or amendment. Payment of the $70,000 will be made pursuant to a progress claim agreement as approved by the General Manager after the Club has spent its contribution. Following the preparation of the draft Voluntary Planning Agreement, and prior to any public exposure of the planning proposal, a report on the draft Voluntary Planning Agreement is submitted to Council for consideration.
Following the preparation of a draft Voluntary Planning Agreement (addressing the increased demand for local infrastructure), and prior to any public exhibition of the planning proposal, a report on the draft Voluntary Planning Agreement is submitted to Council for consideration. At the end of the approval period, the 'Work Zone' and 'No Parking' restrictions are brought back to Council for review in 12 months. The General Manager is authorized to write to HCC noting their desire to cease operation of the ferry.
Given the need to tender for the repair or replacement of the ramp on the THSC side of the river, the General Manager requests a response from HCC within 30 days of his letter on the way forward and timelines. Remove the allowance for secondary dwellings in rural zones to be 20% of the total floor area of the main dwelling. The timing for the traffic signals will be subject to a Tender to be called in the second quarter of the 2019 calendar year.
Can there be synergy in planting trees on both sides of the road so that they grow at the same time. This construction will likely cause damage to any street trees on that side of the road. ANSWER The gratitude of the Board member and client has been conveyed to the staff member concerned.
Council has received letters of appreciation from the following individuals and organisations
