MINUTES OF THE Local Planning Panel  HELD IN RYDALMERE OPERATIONS CENTRE, 316 VICTORIA RD, RYDALMERE ON Tuesday,  18 February 2020 AT 3.32pm

PRESENT

David Lloyd QC in the Chair, David Johnson and Darryn Capes-Davis

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO TRADITIONAL LAND OWNERS

The Chairperson, acknowledged the Burramattagal Clan of The Darug, the traditional land owners of Parramatta and paid respect to the elders both past and present.

WEBCASTING ANNOUNCEMENT

The Chairperson advised that this public meeting is being recorded. The recording will be archived and made available on Council’s website.

APOLOGIES

Tony Reed was an apology for this Local Planning Panel.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest made to this Local Planning Panel.

1.      Reports - Development Applications

5.1	SUBJECT          2 O'Reilly Street, Parramatta (Lot 1 Sec 30 DP 758829) DESCRIPTION Demolition, tree removal and construction of a boarding house containing 32 boarding rooms and managers residence with basement parking. REFERENCE   DA/56/2019 -  APPLICANT/S  C K Design OWNERS          O'Reilly House Pty Ltd REPORT OF     Group Manager Development & Traffic Services
	The Panel considered the matter listed at Item 5.1, attachments to Item 5.1 and the matters observed at the site inspection
	PUBLIC FORUM There were no public forums on this matter.
2079	DETERMINATION (a)       That Parramatta Local Planning Panel, exercising the functions of Council as the consent authority pursuant to the provisions of Section 4.16 of the EP&A Act 1979, grant approval to DA/56/2019 for a period of five (5) years within which physical commencement is to occur from the date on the Notice of Determination, subject to conditions of consent. (b)       Further, that those who made a submission be advised of the Parramatta Local Planning Panel’s decision. The Panel decision was unanimous.
	REASONS FOR DECISION 1. The Panel supports the findings in the report and endorsed the reasons contained in that report. 2. The development is permissible in the R4 zone and satisfies the requirements of all the applicable planning controls. 3. The development will provide provision for additional affordable housing. 4. The site is located in an accessible area. 5. The boarding house will be operated by a community housing provider. 6. The design of the building is compatible with the desired future character of the locality, and has been presented to a Design Excellence Advisory Panel.

5.2

SUBJECT          26 & 26A York Street, Epping (Lot 1 & 2 DP 204144) DESCRIPTION Demolition of existing structures, site consolidation, tree removal and construction of an 85-place childcare centre with basement and at-grade car parking for 22 vehicles. REFERENCE   DA/686/2018 -  APPLICANT/S  North Epping Early Learning Pty Ltd OWNERS          North Epping Early Learning Pty Ltd REPORT OF     Group Manager Development & Traffic Services

2080

The Development Application for 26 & 26A York Street, Epping was withdrawn by the applicant and therefore was not considered at this Local Planning Panel.

The meeting terminated at 3:38pm.

Chairperson