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Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee — 2023-11-09
1. Response to Notice of Motion - Hotel and Short-term Accommodation (non-residential) Action Plan
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
1. Response to Notice of Motion - Hotel and Short-term Accommodation (non-residential) Action Plan
This is a report concerning the response to the Notice of Motion moved by Mayor Harding at the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee of 13 July 2023 - That a Hotel and Short-term Accommodation (non-residential) Action Plan be prepared and presented to the Council by November 2023 .
Recommendation
A. That the Hotel and Short-term Accommodation (non-residential) Action Plan be received and noted.
B. That Council proceed with developing an Investment Prospectus.
C. That Council develop an infrastructure charges reduction or waiver policy for hotel development.
Mayor Teresa Harding proposed the following variations:
- That the word ‘(non-residential)’ be removed from Recommendation A.
- That in Recommendation C the words ‘and permit fee’ be included after the word ‘charges’ and the words ‘and short-term accommodation’ be included after the word ‘hotel’.
That Recommendation D and E as follows be included:
D. That the word non-residential be removed throughout the officer’s report.
E. That in the fourth paragraph on page nine of the officer’s report, reference to 20 hotel providers be changed to 20 short-term accommodation providers.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
A. That the Hotel and Short-term Accommodation Action Plan be received and noted.
B. That Council proceed with developing an Investment Prospectus.
C. That Council develop an infrastructure charges and permit fee reduction or waiver policy for hotel and short-term accommodation development.
D. That the word non-residential be removed throughout the officer’s report.
E. That in the fourth paragraph on page nine of the officer’s report reference to 20 hotel providers be changed to 20 short-term accommodation providers.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
2. Response to Notice of Motion - Heritage Trails and QR Code Options
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
2. Response to Notice of Motion - Heritage Trails and QR Code Options
This is a report concerning the response to the Notice of Motion – Virtual Heritage Trail moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic at the Council Ordinary Meeting of 27 July 2023. The recommendation was that a report be prepared and provided to the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee regarding the implementation of QR codes to complement Ipswich’s Heritage Trails published on council’s Picture Ipswich website.
There are a range of technologies available for the implementation of trails. These present opportunities, however, some of these can be labour intensive or may not achieve the desired outcome.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That the report on Heritage Trails and QR Code Options be received and the contents noted.
B. That resourcing for the curation and expansion of digital heritage trails be considered as a part of future budget preparation for the 2024-2025 budget.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Confirmation of Minutes
3. Confirmation of Minutes of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2023(09) of 12 October 2023
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the Minutes of the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee held on 12 October 2023 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Officers’ Reports
Matter to be resolved under delegation
( in accordance with section 257(1)(c) of the Local Government Act 2009, the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee has been delegated power to make decisions on behalf of Council for decisions made under the Planning Act 2016 and the
Economic Development Act 2012 )
Mentions: Virtual Heritage Trail · Ipswich
4. Development Application (4670/2023/MCU) Recommendation - Proposed Multiple Residential (140 Dwelling Units and Ancillary Carketaker/Manager Studio)
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully
4. Development Application (4670/2023/MCU) Recommendation - Proposed Multiple Residential (140 Dwelling Units and Ancillary Carketaker/Manager Studio)
This is a report concerning a development application seeking a Material Change of Use approval for Multiple Residential (140 Dwelling Units and Ancillary Caretaker/Manager Studio) over land at 10 Astral Court, Flinders View.
The application requires determination by Council in accordance with the Framework for Development Applications and Related Activities Policy , as more than 20 submissions objecting to the proposed development have been received.
The proposed development has been assessed with regard to the applicable assessment benchmarks. The proposed Multiple Residential (140 Dwelling Units and Ancillary Caretaker/Manager Studio) generally complies with the assessment benchmarks or can be conditioned to comply.
Councillor Andrew Fechner left the meeting at 9.52 am and returned at 9.54 am.
Adjourn Meeting
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully
That the meeting be adjourned at 10.30 am to reconvene at 11.00 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Fechner
Tully Milligan
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Kunzelmann
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting reconvened at 11.00 am.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That Council approve Development Application No. 4670/2023/MCU, being the Material Change of Use for Multiple Residential (140 Dwelling Units and Ancillary Caretaker/Manager Studio), subject to conditions as contained in Attachment 1 of this report.
Move into Closed Session
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding
That in accordance with section 254J(3)(e) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , the meeting move into closed session to discuss Item 4 titled Development Application (4670/2023/MCU) Recommendation - Proposed Multiple Residential (140 Dwelling Units and Ancillary Caretaker/Manager Studio) because of the possible legal proceedings that may be taken by or against the local government in relation to this matter including the options available to Council.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into closed session at 11.02 am.
Councillor Kate Kunzelmann left the closed meeting session at 11.56 am and returned at 11.59 am.
Move into Open Session
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully
That the meeting move into open session.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into open session at 12.04 pm.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That Council approve Development Application No. 4670/2023/MCU, being the Material Change of Use for Multiple Residential (140 Dwelling Units and Ancillary Caretaker/Manager Studio), subject to conditions as contained in Attachment 1 of this report.
Councillor Paul Tully proposed the following amendment to the Recommendation which was seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
A. That the following words be added at the end of the Recommendation: “subject to the reduction in the number of approved units to 120”.
B. T hat i n accordance with Section 254H of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , the reasons for this decision are based on having regard to the general incompatibility of the development with surrounding area uses, the unacceptable substantial removal of vegetation, the major negative effect on flora and fauna including koalas, unacceptable traffic congestion including the development of the site with only one road in and out and the bushfire risk of the area.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Tully Harding
Madsen Ireland (Abstain)
Doyle Fechner
Jonic Kunzelmann
Milligan
The amendment motion was put and lost.
DECISION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That Council approve Development Application No. 4670/2023/MCU, being the Material Change of Use for Multiple Residential (140 Dwelling Units and Ancillary Caretaker/Manager Studio), subject to conditions as contained in Attachment 1 of this report.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Tully (Abstain)
Doyle Ireland (Abstain)
Fechner Madsen (Abstain)
Kunzelmann Jonic (Abstain)
Milligan
The motion was put and carried.
MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL
Mentions: Astral Court · Flinders View
5. Resource Recovery Infrastructure Plan - Finalisation and Implementation
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
5. Resource Recovery Infrastructure Plan - Finalisation and Implementation
This is a report concerning the finalisation of the Resource Recovery Infrastructure Plan (RRIP) 2023. The draft RRIP was released for community consultation in June 2023, focused on gathering input on user experience and design aspects for current and future resource recovery centres in Ipswich.
Overall, sentiment and findings from the community consultation conducted throughout May to August 2023 showed agreement and support towards Council’s plans for resource recovery and waste infrastructure in Ipswich.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
That the final Resource Recovery Infrastructure Plan 2023, as detailed in Attachment 1, be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Adjourn Meeting
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding
That the meeting be adjourned at 12.30 pm to reconvene at 1.30 pm.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Ireland
Tully
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting reconvened at 1.39 pm with Councillor Nicole Jonic in attendance.
Mentions: Ipswich
6. Western Resource Recovery Centre Site Assessment - Initial Short List
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
6. Western Resource Recovery Centre Site Assessment - Initial Short List
Resource Recovery (RR) have been working on developing a shortlist of potential locations for a future Western Resource Recovery Centre to replace the existing site at Rosewood, that is no longer fit for purpose, insufficient for future needs both in size and capability and needs to be rehabilitated.
RR are working with a consultant to deliver an initial shortlist of suitable sites that met a list of criteria that had been developed and shared with the community. A comprehensive community engagement program has been underway for some period and all feedback from that process, including potential sites nominated by the community, have been fed into the process.
The confidential report attached highlights the list of eight sites identified for further detailed analysis and review, by the consultant. Noting that five of the original six previously considered sites, are also to be carried through for detailed analysis and review. This paper requests Council notes this next step for these sites and maintains strict confidentiality at this point in the process.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
Recommendation
A. That Council notes the additional eight short-listed sites (named as 7 through 14), as outlined in the attached confidential report.
B. That Council notes further detailed investigation and assessment is required and will be undertaken on the short-listed sites.
C. That Council notes that the sites named as 1 through 6 from the previous assessment, with the exclusion of site 3 (545-583 Rosewood Laidley Rd Calvert), are also carried through for further detailed investigation and assessment.
Mayor Teresa Harding proposed the following additional recommendation
D. That Council undertake community engagement with local residents on the final recommended sites, before a report comes to the Council for a decision on the final site.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
A. That Council notes the additional eight short-listed sites (named as 7 through 14), as outlined in the attached confidential report.
B. That Council notes further detailed investigation and assessment is required and will be undertaken on the short-listed sites.
C. That Council notes that the sites named as 1 through 6 from the previous assessment, with the exclusion of site 3 (545-583 Rosewood Laidley Rd Calvert), are also carried through for further detailed investigation and assessment.
D. That Council undertake community engagement with local residents on the final recommended sites, before a report comes to the Council for a decision on the final site.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Rosewood Laidley Road · Rosewood · Calvert
7. Exercise Of Delegation Report
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
7. Exercise Of Delegation Report
This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority for the period 20 September 2023 to 18 October 2023.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 20 September 2023 to 18 October 2023, be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
8. Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
8. Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
This is a report concerning a status update with respect to current court actions associated with development planning applications.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
0 New Item (Committees) - Commencement of next meeting
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Commencement of next meeting – GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENCY COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the Governance and Transparency Committee commence at 1.50 pm.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 9.01 am.
The meeting closed at 1.45 pm.
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).