Agenda of Council (Development)

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

The Lord Mayor

Clr John Chedid – Elizabeth Macarthur Ward

Dr. Robert Lang, Chief Executive Officer - Parramatta City Council

Sue Coleman – Group Manager City Services			Assistant Minutes Clerk – Joy Bramham
Greg Smith – Group Manager Corporate			Minutes Clerk – Grant Davies
Sue Weatherley–Group Manager Outcomes & Development

Clr Paul Barber – Caroline Chisholm Ward			Clr Lorraine Wearne- Lachlan Macquarie Ward
Clr Mark Lack – Elizabeth Macarthur Ward			Clr Paul Garrard - Woodville Ward
Clr Glenn Elmore – Woodville Ward			Clr Scott Lloyd – Caroline Chisholm Ward
Clr Pierre Esber– Lachlan Macquarie Ward			Clr Andrew Wilson – Lachlan Macquarie Ward
Clr Prabir Maitra – Arthur Phillip Ward			Clr Andrew Bide – Caroline Chisholm Ward
Clr Julia Finn – Arthur Phillip Ward	Clr Michael McDermott, Deputy Lord Mayor - Elizabeth Macarthur Ward	Clr Antoine (Tony) Issa, OAM – Woodville Ward	Clr Chiang Lim– Arthur Phillip Ward

Staff

GALLERY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM SUBJECT PAGE NO

1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - Council - 27 September 2010, Special Council – 29 September 2010, Special Council – 5 October 2010

2 APOLOGIES

3 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

4 Minutes of Lord Mayor

5 Public Forum

6 PETITIONS

7 Economy and Development

7.1 Variations to Standards under SEPP 1

8 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS TO BE ADOPTED WITHOUT DISCUSSION

9 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS TO BE BROUGHT FORWARD

10 Reports - Domestic Applications

10.1 3 Marguerette Street, Ermington
(Lot 97 DP 16170) (Lachlan Macquarie Ward)

10.2 1/5-9 Gibbons Street, Oatlands

10.3 23 Calder Road, Rydalmere
(Lot A DP 357009) (Elizabeth Macarthur Ward)

10.4 3 Mangalore Drive, Winston Hills
(Lot 78 DP270075) (Caroline Chisholm Ward)

11 Reports - Major Applications

11.1 481 Woodville Road Guildford NSW 2161

11.2 21 Greenleaf Street, CONSTITUTION HILL NSW 2145 (LOT 1 DP 216006) (Caroline Chisholm Ward)

11.3 Midson Road Eastwood (former Eastwood Brickworks) (Lot 5 DP 270605)

11.4 28A Phillip Street, PARRAMATTA NSW 2150
(Lot 1 DP 105032 Pt Lots 13/14) (Arthur Phillip Ward)

11.5 104 Oakes Road Old Toongabbie NSW 2146

11.6 5 Terry Road, Eastwood (LOT 3 DP 16716) (Lachlan Macquarie Ward)

11.7 94 Alfred Street Rosehill NSW 2142 (Lot B DP 392539)

11.8 Site A 121-129 Railway Parade, Granville (Lot 11 DP 1018867) (Woodville Ward)

Note: Consideration of this matter was deferred from the Council Meeting on 13 September 2010 for one month pending an on site meeting, between the applicant and residents to enable issues of concern to be addressed.

11.9 3 Ada Street, Harris Park (Lot B FP 382156) (Elizabeth Macarthur Ward)

Note: Consideration of this matter was deferred from the Council Meeting on 27 September 2010 for two weeks pending an on site meeting.

12 Notices of Motion

12.1 Naming of Alan Hayes Pavilion at Dundas Park

13 Closed Session

13.1 Legal Matters Monthly Report to Council

This report is confidential in accordance with section 10A (2) (g) of the Local Government act 1993 as the report contains advice concerning litigation, or advice that would otherwise be privileged from production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal professional privilege.

14 DECISIONS FROM CLOSED SESSION

15 QUESTION TIME

DOMESTIC APPLICATION

ITEM NUMBER 10.1

SUBJECT 3 Marguerette Street, Ermington
(Lot 97 DP 16170) (Lachlan Macquarie Ward)

DESCRIPTION Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling including a first floor addition.

REFERENCE DA/621/2010 - 3 August 2010

APPLICANT/S Wal Robbins Additions Pty Ltd

OWNERS MR T G Khong and Mrs T U N Khong

REPORT OF Manager Development Services

DATE OF REPORT 24 September 2010

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL

The application has been referred to Council as the application seeks a variation of greater than 10% to the height control of Clause 39 of Local Environmental Plan 2001 and the application is accompanied by an objection under SEPP 1.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The application seeks approval for alterations and additions to an existing dwelling, including ground floor alterations and additions and the construction of a first floor addition.

The application has been referred to Council, as the proposal seeks to vary the height control outlined in Clause 39 by greater than 10%. The proposed additions result in a dwelling that will be three storeys in height as defined by the Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2001 which exceeds the two storey height limit permitted under the development standard. In accordance with a Planning Circular released by the Department of Planning in November 2008 on ’Reporting Variations to Development Standards' variations to development standards greater than 10% should be determined by Council.

No submissions have been received in respect of this application.

The proposed works are consistent with the objectives of Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2001 and Parramatta Development Control Plan 2005, and are considered satisfactory with respect to design, bulk and scale. There is sufficient landscaping and open space areas provided as part of the proposal. The new addition is considered to be appropriately sited without unduly impacting on the streetscape or adjoining properties. The non compliance is a numeric non compliance due to the definition of a storey under PLEP 2001. The definition includes any subfloor area greater than 1.2 metres above ground level as a storey. The subfloor foundation area of the existing dwelling protrudes above the natural ground level by a maximum of 1.9m on the western elevation. As such the non-compliance is a direct result of the subfloor area that exists below the existing dwelling due to the significant slope of the allotment.

Accordingly, the application is recommended for approval.

RECOMMENDATION

(a) That Council support the variation to Clause 39 of the PLEP 2001 under the provisions of SEPP 1.

(b) Further that Development Application No 621/2010 for alterations and additions to an existing dwelling at 3 Marguerette Street, Ermington be approved subject to the conditions of consent in Attachment 1 of this report.

Maya Sarwary

Development Assessment Officer

Attachments:

1 View	Section 79C Report	26 Pages
2 View View	Plans	4 Pages
3 View View	Location Plan	1 Page
4	Confidential Plan	1 Page

REFERENCE MATERIAL

DOMESTIC APPLICATION

ITEM NUMBER 10.2

SUBJECT 1/5-9 Gibbons Street, Oatlands

DESCRIPTION Construction of a deck within the road reserve for the use as an outdoor dining area associated with an approved restaurant at shop 1/5-9 Gibbons Street, Oatlands.

REFERENCE DA/544/2010 - Submitted 9 July 2010

APPLICANT/S R Eltakchi

OWNERS Parramatta City Council

REPORT OF Manager Development Services

Date of report 14 September 2010

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL

The matter is referred to Council as more than five (5) submissions were received.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Development Application DA/544/2010 seeks approval for the construction of a deck within the road reserve for the use as an outdoor dining area associated with an approved restaurant at shop 1/5-9 Gibbons Street, Oatlands.

The work is within Council’s road reserve, the application has been supported by Council’s Strategic Asset Management Unit as it is considered to encourage activation of the footway in a low pedestrian traffic area. The proposed decking on sloping land is considered a good example for outdoor dining on a sloping footway.

Thirteen (13) submissions have been received raising issues regarding operating hours, increased traffic, serving of alcohol, anti-social behaviour and littering, seating location and capacity, parking facilities, light spillage, children’s safety, pedestrian obstruction, noise, provision of waste bins and associated signage and lease arrangements of the rear storage spaces. These issues have been considered in the assessment of the proposal and found not to warrant refusal of the application. A petition with 272 signatures was also lodged in support of the proposal.

Due to the number of submissions an on-site meeting was held on 4^th September 2010 with Councillors, the applicant, Council staff and concerned residents.

The site is zoned 3(b) Neighbourhood Business and the proposed outdoor dining is consistent with the aims and objectives of Parramatta LEP 2001 and Parramatta DCP 2005. The proposed outdoor dining will not have an unacceptable impact on the amenity of the area and will maintain the character of Gibbons Street by providing a service for local residents, while not generating adverse noise, traffic or social impacts.

Accordingly, the application is recommended for approval, subject to conditions.

RECOMMENDATION

(a) That Council as the consent authority grant development consent to Development Application No. 544/2010 for the construction of a deck within the road reserve for the use as an outdoor dining area associated with an approved restaurant at shop1/5-9 Gibbons Street, Oatlands subject to the conditions of consent outlined in attachment No. 1 of this report.

(b) Further, that the objectors be advised of Council’s decision.

Michael Tully

Development Assessment Officer

Attachments:

1 View	Section 79C Report	18 Pages
2 View	Locality Map	1 Page
3 View	Plans	5 Pages

REFERENCE MATERIAL

DOMESTIC APPLICATION

ITEM NUMBER 10.3

SUBJECT 23 Calder Road, Rydalmere
(Lot A DP 357009) (Elizabeth Macarthur Ward)

DESCRIPTION Section 96 (2) modification to an approval for a 2 storey attached dual occupancy and Torrens title subdivision.

REFERENCE DA/766/2005/A - Submitted 1 July 2010

APPLICANT/S P Chiu

OWNERS Mr T Chiu & Ms C Cheung

REPORT OF Manager Development Services

Date of report: 24 September 2010

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL

The application is referred to Council as the original application for demolition, tree removal and construction of a 2 storey attached dual occupancy and Torrens Title subdivision was approved by Council on 10 April 2007.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Section 96 (2) application seeks consent to modify the approved development as follows:

- Increase in floor levels throughout the dwelling

· approved lower ground floor level from RL27.0 to RL27.5

· approved upper ground floor level from RL27.4 to RL27.86

· approved first floor level RL29.9 to RL30.86

· approved first floor ceiling height RL32.4 to RL33.26.

· approved ridge height RL35.4 to RL35.96. (Overall height 8.5m)

- Increase in the approved front setback of 9.5m to the front wall of the dwelling to 10.3m, reducing the rear setback to 23.5m

- Relocate the rain water tanks from the rear patio to the side elevation under the kitchen window.

Work has not commenced onsite.

The proposed development to be modified is considered to be substantially the same development as that to which the original development consent relates, as the proposed amendments do not change the nature of the original approval, being demolition, tree removal and construction of a 2 storey dual occupancy with Torrens Title subdivision.

The application was notified on three occasions due to an error in the proposal description, with the latest period being 3 September 2010 to 17 September 2010.

In response a petition with 8 signatures was received. The issues raised in the petition included the proposal description; changes to floor levels; privacy and overlooking; and front setbacks. The issues have been assessed and do not warrant refusal of the application.

The proposed modifications have been assessed in accordance with the matters for consideration under Section 79C of the EP&A Act, 1979. The proposed amendments do not breach the numerical controls outlined in the Parramatta Development Control Plan 2005.

The potential constraints of the site have been assessed and it is considered the site is suitable for the proposed development.

Accordingly, the application is recommended for approval.

RECOMMENDATION

(a) That Council as the consent authority, modify development consent to Development Application No. 766/2005/A for the construction of a 2 storey attached dual occupancy and Torrens title subdivision by increasing the RL of the ground floor by a maximum 500mm, increasing the front setback and relocation of the rainwater tanks on land at 23 Calder Road, Rydalmere.

(b) Further, that, the head petitioner be advised of Council’s decision.

Nicholas Clarke

Development Assessment Officer

Attachments:

1 View	S79C Assessment Report	14 Pages
2 View	Plans	4 Pages
3 View	Locality Map	1 Page
4 View View	2007 Council Report	12 Pages
5	Confidential Plan	1 Page

DOMESTIC APPLICATION

ITEM NUMBER 10.4

SUBJECT 3 Mangalore Drive, Winston Hills
(Lot 78 DP270075) (Caroline Chisholm Ward)

DESCRIPTION Construction of a 3 storey dwelling on a vacant allotment of land.

REFERENCE DA/589/2010 - 26 July 2010

APPLICANT/S Bana Consulting Engineers

OWNERS Mr K Avin

REPORT OF Manager Development Services

DATE OF REPORT 24 September 2010

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL

The application has been referred to Council, as the application seeks a variation of greater than 10% to the minimum allotment size and minimum site frontage controls outlined in Clause 38, the maximum height control of Clause 39 and the maximum floor space ratio control of Clause 40 of Local Environmental Plan 2001. The application is accompanied by objections under SEPP 1.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The application seeks approval for the construction of a 3 storey dwelling upon the subject site.

The application has been referred to Council, as the proposal seeks to vary the site area, site frontage, floor space ratio and height development standards outlined in Clauses 38, 39 and 40 of Council’s LEP 2001 by greater than 10%.

In accordance with a Planning Circular released by the Department of Planning in November 2008 on “Reporting Variations to Development Standards’ - variations to development standards greater than 10% should be determined by Council.

The dwelling house proposed in this application will be located on an allotment of land that has an area of 335.2m² and a site frontage of 13.2m. The dwelling has been proposed with a floor space of 0.53:1 and will comprise of 3 storeys as defined by PLEP 2001.

The subject site is located within a housing estate that was approved by the Land and Environment Court in August 1998. The consent issued in 1998 granted approval for land subdivision and the construction of 59 dwellings at 20-22 Buckleys Road. A review of the relevant files has revealed Council’s minimum lot size of most of the parcels of land created in the subdivision were substantially less than 550m². Most of the dwellings approved in this estate have floor space ratios between 0.7:1 to 0.8:1.

The variation to the minimum allotment size and frontage width is considered appropriate in this particular case, as the allotment of land is in existence and was consented to by the Court in 1998. In addition, the floor space ratio of the dwelling proposed is consistent with the size of other dwellings that have been constructed in the estate with the number of storeys being a direct result of the allotment’s topography.

No submissions have been received in respect of the application.

Accordingly, the application is recommended for approval.

RECOMMENDATION

(a) That Council support the variation to Clause 38, Clause 39 and Clause 40 of the PLEP 2001 under the provisions of SEPP 1.

(b) Further that Development Application No 589/2010 to construct a 3 storey dwelling at 3 Mangalore Drive, Winston Hills be approved subject to the conditions of consent in Attachment 1 of this report.

Maya Sarwary

Development Assessment Officer

Attachments:

1 View	Section 79C report	33 Pages
2 View	Plans	4 Pages
3 View	Location Map	1 Page
4	Confidential Plans	2 Pages

REFERENCE MATERIAL

MAJOR APPLICATION

ITEM NUMBER 11.1

SUBJECT 481 Woodville Road Guildford NSW 2161

DESCRIPTION Demolition, tree removal and construction of 5 townhouses over basement car parking.

REFERENCE DA/145/2010 - 3 March 2010

APPLICANT/S Mr E Kaltoum

OWNERS Mr E Kaltoum and Mrs M Kaltoum

REPORT OF Manager Development Services

DATE OF REPORT: 14 September 2010

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL

The application is being referred to Council for determination as the proposal has received more than 5 objections.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The proposal involves the following:

· Demolition of existing structure

· Construction of 5 townhouses in two rows.

· Row one runs north – south and incorporates 2 x two storey townhouses both comprising of lounge room, dining room, kitchen, study, toilet and laundry on the ground floor, 4 bedrooms and a bathroom and ensuite on the first floor. All dwellings have internal access to the basement car park.

· Row two runs east – west and incorporates 3 x villas, two villas with attics. Townhouses 4 and 5 comprise of living room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry and one bedroom on the ground floor, the attic contains a bedroom and bathroom. Townhouse 6 is single storey and has provision of a living room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry and 2 bedrooms. Internal access to the basement car park is provided for all three units.

· Provision of basement car parking for 9 vehicles

· Removal of 1 tree

The notification of the original plans which sought approval for 6 townhouses received 7 written submissions and a petition with 11 signatures. The amended plans received 3 written submissions and a petition with 9 signatures. The issues raised in the submissions included the building height, overshadowing, drainage, privacy, car parking and area character. The submissions have been assessed and do not warrant refusal of the application.

The proposal is generally compliant with the numerical controls of Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2001 and Parramatta Development Control Plan 2005 with the exception to site frontage and side setbacks to the southern boundary. Despite the numerical non compliances it is considered the proposal achieves compliance with the objectives of the 2B Residential zoning.

Approval of the application is recommended.

RECOMMENDATION

(a) That Council as the consent authority grant development consent to Development Application No. 145/2010 for demolition, tree removal and construction of 5 townhouses over basement car parking with deferred commencement consent subject to the conditions contained within Attachment 1.

(b) Further, that the objectors be advised of Councils decision.

Sara Smith

Senior Development Assessment Officer

Attachments:

1 View	Section 79C report	77 Pages
2 View	Locality Plan	1 Page
3 View	Plans	5 Pages
4	Confidential plans	3 Pages

MAJOR APPLICATION

ITEM NUMBER 11.2

SUBJECT 21 Greenleaf Street, CONSTITUTION HILL NSW 2145 (LOT 1 DP 216006) (Caroline Chisholm Ward)

DESCRIPTION Section 96AA modification of a Land and Environment Court consent for a 40 place child care centre. The modifications include changing the age mix to allow children aged 0-2 years to attend the centre and changes to the internal layout of the premises.

REFERENCE DA/1126/2006/C - Submitted 2 July 2010

APPLICANT/S Nabil S Moussad

OWNERS Mr C P Nikhil and Mr R P Sririty

REPORT OF Manager Development Services

Date of report 14 September 2010

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL

The application has been referred to Council as the parent Development Application was determined by the Land and Environment Court.

No construction works have commenced to date.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On 27 November 2007, the Land and Environment Court granted approval for the demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of a forty (40) place childcare centre at 21 Greenleaf Street, Constitution Hill.

No construction works have commenced to date.

The modifications proposed in this application include:

1. Modification of Condition No. 29

Condition No. 29 reads as follows:

“29. The child care centre shall operate in accordance with the plan of management, a copy of which is attached to these conditions and marked “Plan of Management referred to in Condition 29”.

The Plan of Management approved with the original application was based on the information that the proposed centre will cater two groups of children – toddlers (2-3 years old, maximum 16 children) and pre-school group (3-5 years old, maximum of 24 children) (Total of 40 children).

The age mix of children is proposed to be modified as reflected in the submitted revised Plan of Management based on the information that the proposed centre will cater for two groups of children – babies and toddlers (0-3 years old, maximum of 16 children including maximum of 8 children 0-2 year olds) and pre-school group (3-5 years old, maximum of 24 children) (Total of 40 children). Given the proposed change to the age mix of children, Condition No. 29 is to be modified to read as follows:

“29. The child care centre shall operate in accordance with the plan of management, a copy of which is attached to these conditions and marked “Plan of Management (Revised) dated 14 July 2009”.

2. Modification of the ground floor plan

The ground floor plan is to include the following modifications:

· Addition of a cot room.

· Internal modifications including the reconfiguration of the disabled toilet, staff room, administration room, kitchen, store room, laundry.

3. Modification of the site plan

The original approved site plan indicated a 3m high fence (2.1m timber + 0.9m polycarbonate) along the central portion of the southern boundary to provide a buffer between the childcare centre building and the adjoining dwelling at No. 19 Greenleaf Street. These details have been omitted from the proposed site plan. A condition of consent is recommended for the site plan to include a 3m high fence (2.1m timber + 0.9m polycarbonate) along the central portion of the southern boundary to provide a buffer between the childcare centre building and the adjoining dwelling at 19 Greenleaf Street.

The original application for demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of a forty (40) place childcare centre was approved to operate Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm.

No changes are proposed to the approved floor space ratio, number of car parking spaces, number of employees and the hours of operation. The maximum number of 40 children remains unchanged, and no changes are proposed to the approved indoor and outdoor play areas.

The modifications will improve the usability and amenity of the building without unacceptably impacting on the amenity of surrounding properties. The modifications are consistent with the aims and objectives of Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2001, Parramatta Child Care Centres Development Control Plan 2007, and Parramatta Development Control Plan 2005.

Four submissions have been received raising concerns with the application. The issues raised include concerns over Section 96 applications and concerns in regards to the fence between No. 19 and 21 Greenleaf Street. Other issues raised were considered with the assessment of the original proposal including traffic congestion, road safety, child safety, noise pollution, sun safety, diminished need for child care centres in the area, demolition, waste production and non-preservation of heritage, tree removal and attack on natural environment / pollution/ climate change, increase in housing, industrial density, hours or amended plans, avoiding crime and modified hours. The issues raised in the submissions do not warrant amendment or refusal of the application as these issues have been previously considered by the Land and Environment Court.

Accordingly, the application is recommended for approval.

RECOMMENDATION

(a) That Council as the consent authority modify Development Consent No. 1126/2006/C under the provisions of Section 96(AA) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act in the following manner:

A. REPLACE Condition No. 1 WITH THE following CONDITION:

Drawing No	Rev	Description	Author	Dated
PL-1	1	Site Plan	Nabil S. Moussad Design & Construction	15 July 2010
PL-2	1	Ground Floor Plan	Nabil S. Moussad Design & Construction	15 July 2010
99978-DA-03	A	Roof Plan	Advanced Architecture & Construction Pty Ltd	August 2007
99978-DA-04	A	Elevations/Section	Advanced Architecture & Construction Pty Ltd	August 2007
99978-DA-05	A	Elevations/Section	Advanced Architecture & Construction Pty Ltd	August 2007
7012 DA1	C	Landscape Plan	Vision Dynamic Pty Ltd	13 November 2007
07MB2716/DA01 Sheet 1 of 2		Site and Roof Drainage Plan	United Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd	February 2007
07MB2716/DA02 Sheet 2 of 2		Soil and Water Management Plan	United Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd	February 2007

Document(s)	Author	Dated
Statement of Environmental Effects	Planning Direction Pty Ltd	February 2007
Traffic and Parking Statement	Traffic Solutions Pty Ltd	23 February 2007
Environmental Noise Impact Report	Nabil Moussad/Nikhil Paul	9 August 2010
External finishes		undated
Waste management plan		undated
Plan of Management (Revised)		14 July 2010

No construction works (including excavation) shall be undertaken prior to the release of the Construction Certificate.

Note: Further information on Construction Certificates can be obtained by contacting Customer Service on 9806 5602.

Reason: To ensure the work is carried out in accordance with the approved plans.

B. REPLACE CONDITION NO. 29 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION:

29. The child care centre shall operate in accordance with the plan of management, a copy of which is attached to these conditions and marked “Plan of Management (Revised) dated 14 July 2009.

C. ADD THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

1. Prior to the issue of a construction certificate, the site plan is to be amended to include a 3m high fence (2.1m timber + 0.9m polycarbonate) along the central portion of the southern boundary to provide a buffer between the childcare centre building and the adjoining dwelling at 19 Greenleaf Street as per LEC approved Site Plan 9978-DA-01, Revision B, Author: Advanced Architecture & Construction Pty Ltd, Dated: November 2007.

Reason: To minimise the acoustic impacts at No. 19 Greenleaf Street.

2. The disabled toilet is to comply with the design criteria in AS1428.1 (2001) - Design for Access and Mobility - General Requirements for Access - New Building Work. This requirement shall be reflected on the Construction Certificate plans.

Reason: To ensure equity of access and appropriate facilities are available for people with disabilities in accordance with Federal legislation.

3. The cot room window to remain closed whilst children are inside the room.

Reason: To ensure that the environmental amenity is maintained.

(b) Further, that, the objectors be advised of Council’s decision.

Sophia Chin

Development Assessment Officer

Attachments:

1 View	Section 79C Assessment Report	16 Pages
2 View	Locality Map	1 Page
3 View	Plans	2 Pages
4 View	DA/1126/2006 - LEC Judgment	3 Pages
5 View View	DA/1126/2006 - Orders of the Court	19 Pages
6 View View	DA/1126/2006 - Approved Plans	5 Pages

MAJOR APPLICATION

ITEM NUMBER 11.3

SUBJECT Midson Road Eastwood (former Eastwood Brickworks) (Lot 5 DP 270605)

DESCRIPTION Section 96(2) Modification to DA/582/2005 that approved the refurbishment of the Patent Kiln building for residential use, demolition of the Mill building and construction of part 5 and part 6 storey residential flat building. Modifications include the reconfiguration of apartments within the Mill building, changes to the roof line and external finishes and the internal reconfiguration of the Kiln Building including conversion of apartments to a single level.

REFERENCE DA/582/2005/E - 11 June 2010

APPLICANT/S Hassell

OWNERS AV Jennings

REPORT OF Manager Development Services

date of report: 14 September 2010

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL

The application is being referred to Council as the original application was determined by Council on 14 November 2005 and the buildings are heritage items.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The proposal seeks approval to modify DA/582/2005 which granted approval for the refurbishment of the Patent Kiln building for residential use, demolition of the Mill building and construction of part 5 and part 6 storey residential flat building. Modifications include the reconfiguration of apartments within the Mill building, changes to the roof line and external finishes and the internal reconfiguration of the Kiln Building including conversion of apartments to be on a single level.

Details of the proposal are as follows:

Mill Building

Ground floor changes

- Reconfiguration of lift core to allow access to the top floor.

- Additional entry into landscaped courtyard.

- Reconfiguration of some units and revised dwelling bedroom mix.

- Revisions to fire stairs and extension to balcony of apartment 1.07.

Levels 1- 3 changes

- Reconfiguration of lift core.

- Reconfiguration of some units and revised dwelling bedroom mix.

- Minor addition of small windows and small façade articulation to unit 4.06.

Levels 4 and 5 changes

- Reconfiguration of lift core and extension of lift core to service Level 5.

- Original double storey units deleted and replaced with a single level layout for levels 4 and 5.

- Minor addition of small windows and small façade articulations.

Roof Level

- Lift core brought to roof level and access hatch added.

- Rooftop plant area relocated to remove the protrusion above the north raking roofline.

- Additional skylight.

Basement level changes

- Lift core reconfigured.

- Basement wall of B1 extended and connection to new basement extension deleted.

- Bicycle racks relocated from level B1 to level B2.

- Additional storage space on both levels.

- Relocation of columns on both levels.

- Visitor car spaces relocated to the kerb and overall resident car spaces increased by 16 spaces.

Façade changes

- Overall height of building increased by 0.5m to allow for the lift overrun and relocation of roof top plant to simplify the roof form

- Addition of smaller windows, skylights, high level windows to meet revised internal layout.

- Plant room deleted from eastern and westerns elevations.

- Changed materials and finishes.

Kiln Building

Ground floor changes

- Internal redesign resulting in a reduction in unit numbers from 10 to 8

- Centre spine of the kiln deleted to allow for 8 new garage entries and to ensure all walls are readily viewable from public areas so that continual structural monitoring can take place to ensure their structural longevity.

- Communal gym on ground level deleted and replaced with two-way vehicular access aisle.

- 2 new visitor car parking spaces and 3 bicycle racks located north of car entry to the building.

- Ground floor study/bedroom deleted to provide double garages to each apartment

- Relocation of individual dwelling entries to northern frontage.

- New private courtyards at ground level to each dwelling providing a new frontage to each apartment. Each north facing courtyard measures 63sqm and courtyards will primarily be grassed with some landscaping and an entry path. The final design will be incorporated in to the broader landscape strategy for the Heritage Precinct.

- Provision of a new public path to provide access to courtyards. The path is an interpretation of the old conveyor and will be completed in a unique paving pattern of recycled brickwork.

- Access door deleted and replaced with metal slats.

First level changes

- Setback between Kiln building and mill building increases from 1.7m to 6.6m.

- Internal layouts of units changed to contain all living spaces on a single level.

- Increased setback of building from western street kerb by 120mm.

Level 2 / roof changes

- Removal of level 2 to provide a more simplified roof line and reduce overall height by 750mm.

- Overall height of level 1 reduced by 100mm.

Façade changes

- Roller shutter added to residential car park entry

- Metal louvers on the eastern and western elevations revised.

The proposed works have not been completed.

In response to the notification of the application three written submissions were received, with one submission containing signatures from 4 households. The issues raised in the submissions included demolition, increase in housing density, tree removal, stormwater impacts, notification, traffic, limited access to health care, community facilities and child care centres, and that the Eastwood shopping area has limited parking. The issues have been assessed and do not warrant refusal of the application.

The proposal is compliant with the adopted Brickworks Master Plan and is considered satisfactory when assessed against SEPP 65. The application has been reviewed by the Design Review Panel, Council’s Heritage Advisor, Traffic and Transport Investigations Officer and Drainage Engineer and is considered acceptable.

Approval of the modification is now recommended.

RECOMMENDATION

(a) That Council as the consent authority, modify development consent to Development Application No. 582/2005 for Section 96 (2) modification to the approved refurbishment of the Patent Kiln building for residential use to accommodate 10 dwellings, demolition of the mill building and construction of part 5 and part 6 storey building, accommodating 41 dwellings over basement car parking for 83 vehicles and landscaping. Modifications include the internal reconfiguration of the Kiln and Mill buildings and the modifications to the basement car parking on land at 37 Midson Road Eastwood as shown on the plans submitted with the modification of determination, subject to the conditions in Attachment 2.

(b) Further, that the objectors be advised of Councils decision.

Sara Smith

Senior Development Assessment Officer

Attachments:

1 View	Locality Plan	1 Page
2 View	Section 79C Report	39 Pages
3 View	Seciton 96 Plans	17 Pages
4 View	Approved Plans	12 Pages
5	Section 96 Floor Plans - Confidential Plans	10 Pages
6	Approved Floor Plans - Confidential Plans	10 Pages

MAJOR APPLICATION

ITEM NUMBER 11.4

SUBJECT 28A Phillip Street, PARRAMATTA NSW 2150
(Lot 1 DP 105032 Pt Lots 13/14) (Arthur Phillip Ward)

DESCRIPTION Section 96(1A) application to modify a development consent for the fitout and use of the premises as a Thai massage centre.

REFERENCE DA/853/2009/A - Submitted 24 August 2010

APPLICANT/S Rachen Muangkaew

OWNERS Mr C E Underwood

REPORT OF Manager Development Services

DATE OF REPORT 16/09/2010

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL

The application is being referred to Council for determination as the application seeks modification to a massage centre.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Approval is sought to modify a development consent for the fitout and use of the premises as a Thai massage centre. The application seeks approval to modify the floor plan by moving the massage rooms to the western side of the tenancy and adding a laundry. There is no increase in the proposed number of rooms, number of staff or changes to the hours of operation.

External shopfront building works have been carried out, however no internal works have been carried out and the premises is vacant.

No submissions were received in response to the notification of this application.

The use of the shop as a massage centre (business premises) is a permissible land use in the B4 Mixed Use zone and satisfies the objectives of the commercial zone contained within Council’s City Centre LEP and City Centre DCP.

The application was referred to Council’s Community Crime Prevention Officer who raises no concern with the proposed changes to the internal layout of the premises.

Accordingly, the application is recommended for approval subject to conditions.

RECOMMENDATION

That Development Application 853/2009/A to modify a development consent for the fitout and use of the premises as a Thai massage centre, including modifying the floor plan by moving the massage rooms to the western side of the tenancy and adding a laundry on land at 28A Phillip Street, Parramatta be approved subject to the conditions of consent in Attachment 1 of this report.

Kate Lafferty

Senior Development Assessment Officer

Attachments:

1 View	Section 79C Assessment Report	10 Pages
2 View	Plans & Elevations	9 Pages
3 View	Location Map	1 Page
4 View	Community Crime Prevention Officer's Comments	3 Pages
5 View	Original S79C Assessment Report	20 Pages

MAJOR APPLICATION

ITEM NUMBER 11.5

SUBJECT 104 Oakes Road Old Toongabbie NSW 2146

DESCRIPTION Construction of a 3 storey office building within the Baxter health care complex.

REFERENCE DA/255/2010 - 1 April 2010

APPLICANT/S Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd

OWNERS Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd

REPORT OF Manager Development Services

Date of report: 17 September 2010

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL

The application is referred to Council as it is an application for a major development and has attracted public interest.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The proposal involves the construction of a 3 storey office building containing 2,914sqm of floor area within the Baxter health care complex. Approval is also sought for landscaping works, provision of an additional 139 at grade carparking spaces and land consolidation.

The notification of the plans lead to 4 submissions. The issues raised in the submissions included the impacts of traffic, the roundabout, further expansion of the site, flood prone land, noise, notification of the application,issues withy the content of the traffic report and the removal of trees. The submissions have been assessed and do not warrant refusal of the application.

The proposal is compliant with the numerical controls of Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2001 with the exception to the submission of a master plan and Parramatta Development Control Plan 2005 with the exception to height. The proposal for a new commercial building with car parking is consistent with the objectives of the Employment 4 zoning of the site.

Approval of the application is recommended.

RECOMMENDATION

(a) That Council waive the requirements for a Master Plan to be prepared for the site in accordance with Clause 30 of Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2001.

(b) Further, that application No. 255/2010 for the construction of a 3 storey office building within the Baxter health care complex, landscaping works, provision of an additional 139 at grade carparking spaces and land consolidation be approved subject to the conditions contained in Attachment 1 of this report.

Sara Smith

Senior Development Assessment Officer

Attachments:

1 View	Section 79C report	52 Pages
2 View	Locality plan	1 Page
3 View	Plans and Elevations	14 Pages
4 View	RTA comments	2 Pages
5 View	NSW Office of Water comments	4 Pages

MAJOR APPLICATION

ITEM NUMBER 11.6

SUBJECT 5 Terry Road, Eastwood (LOT 3 DP 16716) (Lachlan Macquarie Ward)

DESCRIPTION Section 96(1A) modification to an approved two storey attached dual occupancy development, including partial deletion of condition no. 72 which requires 600mm of lattice screening surmounted on top of the 1.8m high timber fence along the eastern boundary.

REFERENCE DA/895/2004/B - submitted 18 August 2010

APPLICANT/S Mr J P Singh & Mrs D Kaur

OWNERS Mr J P Singh & Mrs D Kaur

REPORT OF Manager Development Services

Date of report 20 September 2010

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL

This application is referred to Council as the development application to which the modification relates was determined by Council.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Section 96(1A) application seeks approval to delete part of condition no. 72 which requires 600mm of lattice screening to be surmounted on top of the 1.8m high boundary fence along the eastern elevation. Condition no. 72 reads as follows:

72. The development is to be provided with rear and eastern side boundary fencing (behind the front building line) and constructed of timber (lapped and capped). The rear boundary fencing and the eastern boundary fencing shall be 1.8m in height with an additional 600mm of lattice screening surmounted on top of the fencing. The existing western side boundary fencing shall be retained. The required fencing shall be erected prior to the issue of an Occupation Certificate.

Reason: To ensure appropriate boundary fencing.

This condition was imposed to ensure that the potential for overlooking to adjoining properties particularly those immediately to the rear and eastern side of the site would be minimised, as a result of the dual occupancy development. The adjoining property located to the east of the site raised privacy concerns via a written submission in response to the original application, however, the development has been completed and it is evident that the existing 3 metre high boundary fence is sufficient in minimising overlooking to the adjoining property to the east of the site, without the provision of a 600mm high lattice screen.

The 1.8m high timber boundary fence has been constructed on top of a 1.2m high retaining wall, which provides for a 3m high boundary fence along the eastern boundary. It is considered that the boundary fencing provided along the eastern boundary is adequate in minimising any potential for overlooking from the site to adjoining properties. Additional screening will detract from the amenity of the occupants of the subject dwelling and is unnecessary given the privacy currently afforded to the adjoining property as a result of the existing 3 metre high fence.

It is noted that the 1.8m high fence with an additional 600mm of lattice screening has been constructed along the rear boundary.

Construction of the dual occupancy has been completed.

No objections were received in response to the notification of the application.

The proposal is considered to be acceptable as it is consistent with the aims and objectives of the 2A Residential zone under Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2001 and will not have an adverse impact on the amenity of the area.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council as the consent authority and in accordance with Section 96(1A) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979, grant its approval to modify condition No.72 of the development consent for Development Application No. DA/895/2004 deleting the requirement to provide 600mm of lattice screening along the eastern boundary fence.

Lina Dababneh

Development Assessment Officer

Attachments:

1 View	S79c Assessment Report	6 Pages
2 View	Original S79c Assessment Report	6 Pages
3 View	Locality Map	1 Page

MAJOR APPLICATION

ITEM NUMBER 11.7

SUBJECT 94 Alfred Street Rosehill NSW 2142 (Lot B DP 392539)

DESCRIPTION Conversion of existing two storey fibro clad dwelling into an 8 bedroom boarding house for up to 12 lodgers

REFERENCE DA/393/2010 - 19 May 2010

APPLICANT/S Mr Shekmar Prasad Maharaj

OWNERS Mr SP Maharaj, Mrs LN Maharaj, KN Sharma

REPORT OF Manager Development Services

date of report: 13 September 2010

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL

The application has been referred to Council as it seeks approval for the conversion of a dwelling to a Boarding House.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The proposal involves the following:

- Approval is sought to convert the existing two storey dwelling house containing 8 bedrooms into a boarding house for up to a maximum of 12 lodgers. Some internal walls have been erected without approval to create some of the upper level bedrooms.

Details of the proposal as follows:

The notification of the application attracted 4 submissions. The submissions received in relation to the application related to zoning, room sizes, size of dining area, plan errors, waste, car parking, Plan of Management submitted, quality affordable rental housing, whether it would become a brothel, ethnic groups and noise. The submissions have been assessed and do not warrant refusal of the application.

As Council’s investigations found that the premises is presently being used as a boarding house, the application has been reviewed by Council’s Certification Team. It was considered to be acceptable subject to conditions of approval being imposed including lodging a Building Certificate and upgrading for BCA compliance. Waste issues have been considered by Council’s Environmental Health Officer and are considered to be acceptable subject to conditions of approval being imposed. Council’s Crime Prevention Officer provided no objections. It is considered that subject to conditions of approval being imposed, the proposal will not result in significant impacts in the locality.

The proposal is generally consistent with the objectives and controls of the SEPP (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009 as well as the relevant provisions of Sydney Regional Environmental Plan No. 28, and Development Control Plan Harris Park 2002. Although not permitted under SREP28, the provisions of the SEPP prevail to the extent of the inconsistency. There will be no likely unacceptable impacts on adjoining properties.

The proposal does result in non-compliance with Clause 30(1) of SEPP (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009, which outlines a range of development standards that must be complied with in order for a consent authority to grant consent. Clause 29(2) of SEPP (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009 outlines a range of development standards that that cannot be used as a basis for refusing consent. The non-compliances have been addressed by restricting the number of proposed lodgers and in conditions of consent, and do not warrant refusal of the application.

It is considered that the proposal will provide positive social and economic impacts by providing an affordable housing option within the community. The Parramatta LGA follows the general Sydney trend of incremental, long term decline in provision of low rental accommodation.

Approval of the application is recommended.

RECOMMENDATION

(a) That Council as the consent authority grant development consent to Development Application No. 393/2010 for Conversion of existing two storery fibro clad dwelling into an 8 bedroom boarding house for up to 10 lodgers. Determination subject to the conditions contained within Attachment 1.

(b) Further, that the objectors be advised of Council’s decision.

PGH Environmental Planning Pty Ltd

Independent Planning Consultants

Attachments:

1	Section 79C Assessment Report	26 Pages
2 View	Locality Plan	1 Page
3 View	Site Plan	1 Page
4 View	Floor Plans (Confidential)	2 Pages

MAJOR APPLICATIONS

ITEM NUMBER 11.8

SUBJECT Site A 121-129 Railway Parade, Granville (Lot 11 DP 1018867) (Woodville Ward)

DESCRIPTION Demolition of structures, tree removal and construction of a three storey mixed use development containing 25 dwelling units and three shops over basement level carparking for 29 cars.

REFERENCE DA/723/2009 - Submitted 22 October 2009

APPLICANT/S Australian Consultant Architects

OWNERS Mr O. Cingiloglu

REPORT OF Manager Development Services

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL

This DA is referred to Council for determination as there is a concurrent development application (DA/724/2009) for the re-development of the adjoining site to the east for the purposes of a 307 seat place of public worship (with five dwelling units above) and having regard to the cumulative impact of these two proposed developments in relation to traffic generation and parking provision.

This report was deferred from the Council Meeting on 13 September 2010 for one month for an onsite meeting.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The proposal involves the demolition of existing industrial structures on the site and the construction of a three storey mixed use development comprising 25 dwelling units and three ground floor shops over a 29 space basement carpark.

Four submissions were received, these relating primarily to traffic and parking issues. The issues are addressed in the Section 79C Assessment Report (Attachment 1) and are not considered sufficiently adverse to warrant refusal of the application.

This is a long standing application resulting from stormwater and Railcorp issues needing to be satisfactorily addressed. These matters have recently been resolved by amended stormwater plans and subject to a deferred commencement consent being recommended by Railcorp.

The proposal has been considered by Council’s Design Review Panel and the proposal is considered to satisfy the design quality principles of SEPP No. 65 – Design Quality of Residential Flat Buildings.

The proposal results in a shortfall of car parking on the site. According to the DCP, an additional 17 car parking spaces would be required for the proposed residential units, shops and visitor parking.

In providing 29 carparking spaces, the development provides one space for each dwelling and four for the shops. This will result in no visitor parking being provided on the site.

Given the location of the site in reasonable proximity to public transport (approximately 645 metres to the west of Granville Railway Station and bus interchange) and the availability of parking on the street, this should not create an unreasonable impact on the capacity of the road network. Given this proximity and the gentle grade of the street between the property and the railway station, it is considered likely that some visitors to the site would avail themselves of the frequent public transport options available in the area.

In addition to this, advice from Council’s Traffic Engineer is that:

“Council proposes to install a Residential Parking Scheme (RPS) and associated '2 hour parking' 8am - 6pm Monday – Friday’ with exemptions for permit holders in the area closer to the railway station such as Jamieson Street, Railway Parade and The Avenue. In Railway Parade, the signs are proposed to be installed on the southern kerbside of the road opposite the proposed development. “

This will serve to further free-up the availability of on-street parking during the day to allow for visitor parking on the street and to allow for residents who comply with conditions to be able to park upon the street. Furthermore, it is considered that in the event that this parking scheme did not go ahead, ample visitor parking would still remain available either on Railway parade or in adjacent streets near the site.

The most pressing issue in this DA is the cumulative impact of the two developments in particular, in respect of parking, both in terms of the amount that is to be provided on the respective sites in basement parking, as well as the impact on the availability of street parking for existing residents and their visitors and the likely demand for on-street parking. The conclusions of the attached report are that the cumulative impacts of the two developments is acceptable and that the demand on street parking will be at its highest only for limited periods throughout the week.

Despite the non-compliant carparking, the proposal is generally consistent with the objectives and development controls of the Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2001 and Parramatta Development Control Plan 2005 and there will be no likely unacceptable impacts on adjoining properties.

Accordingly, approval of the application is recommended.

RECOMMENDATION

(a) That Council, as the consent authority, grant deferred commencement consent to Development Application 723/2009 for the demolition of structures, tree removal and the construction of a three storey mixed use building containing 25 dwelling units, three shops and basement level carparking for 29 cars at 121- 129 Railway Parade, Granville, subject to the conditions contained in Attachment 1.

(b) Further, that the objectors be advised of Council’s decision.

Alan Middlemiss

Senior Development Assessment Officer

Attachments:

1 View	Section 79C Assessment Report	72 Pages
2 View	Locality Map	1 Page
3	Plans & Elevations	9 Pages
4 View	Confidential Floor Plans	5 Pages

MAJOR APPLICATIONS

ITEM NUMBER 11.9

SUBJECT 3 Ada Street, Harris Park (Lot B FP 382156) (Elizabeth Macarthur Ward)

DESCRIPTION Demolition of an existing heritage listed dwelling.

REFERENCE DA/289/2010 - 14 April 2010

APPLICANT/S Australian Consultant Architects Pty Ltd

OWNERS Mr W Nikoloudis

REPORT OF Manager Development Services

Date of Report 14 September 2010

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL

The application has been referred to Council as the proposal seeks approval for demolition of a heritage item.

This report was deferred from the Council Meeting on 27 September 2010 until the next Council Meeting (Development) to hold an onsite meeting on Wednesday 6 October at 5:30pm

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The subject application seeks approval for demolition of the single storey heritage listed cottage. The cottage is of an example of an intact timber house built in the 1880’s and is listed as an item of local significance under Schedule 6 of Sydney Regional Environmental Plan No. 28 - Parramatta.

Concept plans for an attached two storey dual occupancy have been submitted for the proposed re-development of the site. This would require the submission of a further development application.

Applications for the demolition of heritage items are generally accompanied by reports from a Structural Engineer and a Quantity Surveyor. These reports are used by a consent authority to determine the structural condition of the building, the extent of works required to repair the building, and the cost of such works. The subject application was accompanied by a report from a Structural Engineer and from a Quantity Surveyor.

The findings of the submitted Quantity Surveyor’s and Structural Engineer’s report indicate that it would be economically unfeasible (with a restoration cost of approximately $300,000) to repair the cottage to a reasonable state. In this regard, Council’s Heritage Advisor is in support of the proposal.

The site adjoins several heritage listed items including number 1 and 5 Ada Street, and 48 Station Street East. The site is located within the Harris Park West Conservation Area.

One submission objecting to the demolition of the heritage item was received in response to the notification of the application.

Accordingly, the application is recommended for approval subject to the conditions contained in Attachment 1.

RECOMMENDATION

(a) That Council as the consent authority grant development consent by way of ‘deferred commencement’ to Development Application No. DA/289/2010 for the demolition of the existing heritage listed dwelling at 3 Ada Street, HARRIS PARK subject to the conditions contained within Attachment 1.

(b) Further, that the objector be advised of Council’s decision.

(c) Further, that as part of the next review of Council’s Heritage item that the heritage listing for No.3 Ada Street be removed.

Lina Dababneh

Development Assessment Officer

Attachments:

1 View	Section 79C Assessment Report	24 Pages
2 View	Locality Map	1 Page
3 View	Plans	2 Pages
4 View	Heritage Inventory Sheet	1 Page
5 View	Structural Engineer's Report	11 Pages
6 View	Quantity Surveyor's Report	9 Pages
7 View View	Concept Plans for redevelopment of the site	5 Pages

NOTICE OF MOTION

ITEM NUMBER 12.1

SUBJECT Naming of Alan Hayes Pavilion at Dundas Park

REFERENCE F2004/10315 - D01676473

REPORT OF Councillor M D McDermott

To be Moved by Councillor M D McDermott

(a) That the sporting pavilion building at Curtis Oval within Dundas Park Dundas be named the Alan Hayes Pavilion.

(b) That the Alan Hayes Pavilion be signposted accordingly with the new name following consultation with the Dundas United Sports and Recreation Club. The cost of the signage to be funded from Parks Improvement Project 13535.

(c) That consultation be held with the Hayes family, Dundas United Sports and Recreation Club, and interested councillors to determine a suitable date for a small function to be held at Curtis Oval to recognise the formal naming of the pavilion building as a tribute to the late Alan Hayes.

(d) Further, that the Hayes family and Dundas United Sports and Recreation Club be advised of Council’s decision.

BACKGROUND

1. The selfless contribution of Alan Hayes and his family to organised sport in the Dundas area was remarkable. I believe it appropriate that we acknowledge and respect this through this naming. The depth of this contribution to his community is outlined below by John Kemp from the Dundas United Sports and Recreation Club:

“In 1969, Alan Hayes took his young son down to Curtis Oval to join a soccer team. And as was typical, he was ‘roped’ in to being the manager of his son’s team in his first fledgling year of involvement with Dundas United. But much more was to follow…..

For the 1972 season, Alan was elected Club Secretary covering the 3 sports of soccer, netball and cricket. When Allan took on the role of Secretary, there was no formal soccer sub-committee – he did it all!!! - competition secretary, registrar, delegate and gala day secretary. It was a massive and time consuming job which he did with total organisation and passion.

As the Club progressively grew in numbers, it realised that the work-load needed to be shared and over time delegated responsibility to sub-committee members, firstly gala day organiser, then registrar, then meeting delegate.

But Alan continued as Club Secretary (with the added responsibility of Soccer Competition Secretary) from 1972 continuously through to 1989: a staggering 18 years!!!

To put Alan’s effort into a current context, Dundas has sub-committees to manage the day-to-day running of each sport, and within the various sub-committees, the responsibility and work-load is shared over numerous positions. The soccer sub-committee now comprises:

(a) Competition Secretary and Assistant – to liaise directly between Granville Association and club teams

(b) Registrar and Assistant – to manage the registration of players with Granville Association

(c) Gala Data Secretary – to arrange and co-ordinate trial matches or gala days with other clubs located throughout the Sydney region

(d) Granville delegate – to represent the Club at all Granville Association meetings

But if that wasn’t enough, in parallel with being Secretary, Alan was also either a manager or coach of this son’s team from 1969 continuously through to 1995, regularly coaching them to (and winning) competition finals – an astonishing 27 years!!!

In the current climate, all Clubs regularly struggle to get positions filled because people do not want to commit themselves or their time. If clubs only had a few people with 50% of Alan’s ongoing commitment and devotion to a cause which he loved, everyone would be far better off.

But Alan’s role with Dundas went far beyond the official positions. He was instrumental in every aspect of the club and particularly its social side. He played with the Old Buffers team – the older guys past their prime as football players. He was active in organising the regular social BBQs at the ground. A highlight for Alan every year was the “Cracker” night bon-fire, BBQ and fireworks – with all of the fireworks being generously donated by Alan’s company, as well as regular donations of children’s toys for fund raising. Alan and his family enthusiastically joined in many long weekend camping trips, and never missed a dinner/dance or external social function. Finally, Alan was always one of the first to step forward and turn up for any and all working bees [albeit his forte was predominately in areas of general supervision, making sure the coffee was ready and keeping the afternoon refreshment cold].

The Dundas club and Dundas community in general have been blessed to have had Alan’s efforts, commitment and dedication, and it is doubtful many clubs (anywhere in NSW) have been so fortunate.

Accordingly, I have no hesitation in recommending that a suitable part of the facilities at Curtis Oval be renamed in honour and memory of Alan Hayes.”

2. Council may formally name areas, or facilities or features, within a public park or reserve without reference to the Geographical Names Board of NSW. This may include areas or items such as sporting fields, pavilion buildings, playgrounds, or gardens.

3. Council has previously named sporting fields and/or pavilions within the following parks after prominent local identities:

· Margaret Myhill Oval and Aldrick Gardens at Cox Park, Marsden Road, Carlingford;

· Ron Mondy Field, Guildford Park, Guildford;

· Richie Benaud Oval, Belmore Park, Castle Street, North Parramatta.

· Ian Kendal Sheds, Boronia Park, Kent St, Epping

4. The recommendation recognises the late Alan Hayes dedication and commitment to sport in the Dundas area for over 25 years.

Attachments:

There are no attachments for this report.