Item 9.14 - Attachment 1 |
Heritage Advisory
Committee Minutes for 17 August 2011 |
REPORT OF THE HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING HELD IN ROOM 3, GROUND FLOOR,
COUNCIL CHAMBER BUILDING, CIVIC PLACE, PARRAMATTA ON WEDNESDAY, 17 AUGUST 2011
AT 5: 45PM
PRESENT
Bill McGuirk in the
Chair, Shylie Brown (retired 7.31pm), Peter Crittenden, Ruth Evans, Janice
Huntington and David Shakespeare (retired 7.13pm).
IN ATTENDANCE
APOLOGIES
An apology was
received and accepted for the absence of Elaine Evans, Carol Liston and Anne
Mathews.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
There were no
declarations of interest at this meeting.
PRESENTATIONS
37/11 Presentation
– Investigations and Concept Design for
Mr
Thalis provided details on the concept plan and particularly provided details
on:-
· The site and its
history;
· Modifications carried out to the bridge ie to accommodate the proposed
Baulkham Hills Tram in 1901 and significant changes by the DMR in 1939;
· Flooding issues;
· The 2010 ARUP study which assessed 4 different design options for
improving access along the river frontage including the preferred option of
portals;
· The proposed design, location and interpretation of the proposed
portals.
During discussion it
was noted that:-
· The connecting of the foreshore walkway had been discussed for many
years;
· An opportunity to commission a feasibility study with funding from the
RTA had arisen, a study was subsequently commissioned and the issue had now developed
to this point;
· Prior to the matter proceeding, there would need to be an extensive
consultation process with the Heritage Office, other relevant organisations and
the public;
· Documentation on the ownership of the Bridge is unclear. It appears the
structure is owned by the RTA with the top layer ie roadway owned by Council;
· A formal briefing will be made to Councillors within a week;
· Members would like to see the reinstatement of the original balustrades
during any works.
Concerns
were also raised in relation to:-
· The need for such a dramatic alteration to an important heritage item,
but it was appreciated the portals were placed at either end of the bridge
mitigating the visual impact on the central bridge arch. (Response also
outlined that changes would be sympathetic and use a heritage methodology).
· Possible conflict between pedestrians and cyclists using the portal.
· There may be a need for CCTV cameras. (Response received that Council
will be looking at crime prevention through good design ie lighting, cameras).
· Possible weakening of the arch.
The Committee was
requested to provide any comments or feedback on the portal proposal to Ms
McCauley.
Note
1.
2. Laura Harding,
38/11 Presentation
- Epping Croquet Club Clubhouse at Duncan Park
Maintenance has been
carried out regularly on the clubhouse over the years; however, the building
contained asbestos and is at the end of its economic life.
Accordingly, Council
is looking at the replacement of the building using a hardiplank type material
with an intent to retain the same general shape, size and location.
The views of the
Committee are sought.
RESOLVED (McGuirk/Brown)
It be noted that no objection is raised to
the replacement of the Clubhouse at Duncan Park.
Note
MINUTES
39/11 Heritage
Advisory Committee Minutes – 15 June 2011
A copy of the Minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee held on 15
June 2011 had previously been forwarded to each member.
RESOLVED (Brown/Shakespeare)
That the minutes of the meeting
of the Heritage Advisory Committee held on 15 June 2011 be taken as read and be
confirmed as a true record of the meeting.
AGENDA ITEMS
40/11 Feedback
from Council
41/11
Ms Desailly noted
that Council had agreed to facilitate further discussions with landowners
(Department of Health) and the Parramatta Park Trust in relation to the
interpretation of the Governor Phillip campsite and the walking trail project.
Ms Desailly will be
meeting with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee to
discuss the interpretation of the site and welcomed feedback from the Heritage
Advisory Committee in relation to the provision of appropriate research,
stories, authors and publications pertaining to the site.
Suggestions included
the Phillips’ Diary, Carolyn Simpson Library, Historical Records of Australia
and Beverley McClymont.
Note
David Shakespeare retired from the meeting at
7.13pm.
42/11 Comprehensive
Heritage Review
Mr Kennedy tabled a
number of further items of possible state significance located in the city
centre and sought the Committee’s views on whether these items should be
nominated for listing on the State Heritage Register. During consideration of this matter it was
suggested that
RESOLVED (McGuirk/Crittenden)
That efforts be made to place the following
properties on the State Heritage Register:-
Mr Kennedy noted
that as
RESOLVED (McGuirk/Crittenden)
The Committee supports the removal of the
heritage listing of
Note
Shylie Brown retired from the meeting at
7.31pm during consideration of this matter.
43/11 Development
Application – Update by Heritage Advisor
Corner of
Mr Crittenden noted
that the 3 cottages at the subject location were up for sale and sought
information on any protection for the site.
Mr Kennedy advised
that the cottages were protected under the Heritage Act and accordingly the
Heritage Office should ensure that they were reasonably well maintained.
Upjohn House –
Mr Popovic noted
that the subject premises were on the market and expected a DA at sometime in
the future.
Ruth Evans noted
that the DA submitted in respect of the subject premises had been refused at
the recent Council Meeting but expressed concern over the submission of
inaccurate plans in association with this development and asked whether Mr
Popovic had visited the premises.
Mr Popovic responded
that he had visited the site but he did not believe the house had enough value
to require protection.
44/11 Local
Heritage Fund
All Saints Anglican Church – installation of brass wire guards to 9
stain glass windows to provide security against vandalism.
RESOLVED (Huntington/Evans)
That funds in the amount of $2,650 be
granted.
Note
Mr
GENERAL BUSINESS
45/11 Sesqui-Centenary
of the
Karen O’Donnell provided a brief update on the subject matter and
advised:-
· The publication on the history of Mayors and
Lord Mayors is in its final stages and will be available for sale in September;
· Banners will be erected throughout the CBD
celebrating the 150 years, particularly in the Mall and in Darcy Street;
· The Heritage Centre is developing a small
exhibition for display in the Riverview Lounge which will include interesting
items such as mayoral chains and original seals;
· The Heritage Centre has just commenced the
development of a Civic History publication.
46/11 Sesqui-Centenary
of the
David Shakespeare (prior to his departure from the meeting), requested
that Council be congratulated on the publishing of the book on the Mayors and
Lord Mayors of
47/11 Resignation of June Brown
RESOLVED (McGuirk/Evans)
(a) That Ms Brown’s resignation be accepted
and a letter be forwarding thanking Ms Brown for her services and contribution
to the Committee.
(b) Further, that a replacement member be
sought from the Granville Historical Society, in the first instance.
Ruth Evans noted
that the Queen Mother, on a previous visit, had expressed an interest in
viewing a public housing estate and had subsequently visited the subject
premises and enjoyed tea and scones with the owner of the premises. The owner
of the house remained in the premises to this day.
Ms Evans enquired
whether Council had any record of this event.
Ms O’Donnell advised
that the matter would be investigated.
49/11 70th
Anniversary of
Mr
Crittenden (on behalf of Mr Shakespeare) advised that the 70th
anniversary of the sinking of Parramatta II in Tobruk falls on 27 November
2011. The Naval Association (NSW Branch) will be holding a function and the
Parramatta Historical Society will be holding an exhibition in November and
December in Hambledon Cottage.
50/11 Naming
of Laneways in
Ms
Desailly advised that Council had recently resolved to accept the names for
previously unnamed lanes in the Parramatta CBD (as previously presented to the
Committee) being
The meeting
terminated at 8.08pm.