NOTICE OF Council MEETING

PUBLIC AGENDA

 

An Ordinary Meeting of City of Parramatta Council will be held in the Cloister Function Rooms, St Patrick's Cathedral, 1 Marist Place, Parramatta on Monday, 9 November 2020 at 6.30pm.

 

Note: Members of the public will not be able to attend the meeting in person but will be able to view the live stream video on Council’s website.

 

 

 

Brett Newman

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 


 

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

Governance

Manager

 

Lord Mayor
Clr Bob Dwyer

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

Minute Clerk

 

 

 

 

Clr Phil Bradley

 

 

Clr Lorraine Wearne

 

 

 

 

 

Sound

Clr Sameer Pandey

 

Clr Andrew Wilson

 

 

 

 

 

Clr Andrew Jefferies

 

 

 

Clr Dr

Patricia Prociv

 

Clr Bill Tyrrell

 

 

 

IT

Clr Pierre Esber

 

Clr Benjamin Barrak

 

 

 

Clr Donna Davis

 

Clr Martin Zaiter

 

 

 

Clr Michelle Garrard, Deputy Lord Mayor

 

Clr Steven Issa

 

 

 

 

Executive Director City Engagement & Experience

Executive Director Community Services

Executive Director City Planning & Design

Group Manager City Strategy

Executive Director City Assets & Operations

Executive Director Corporate Services

Executive Director Property and Place

 

 

 

Press

Press

 

 

 

 

Public Gallery

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK


Council                                                                   9 November 2020

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

ITEM                                                SUBJECT        PAGE NO

 

1      OPENING MEETING

2      ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THE TRADITIONAL LAND OWNERS

3      WEBCASTING ANNOUNCEMENT

4      OTHER RECORDING OF MEETING ANOUNCEMENT

5      CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Council - 26 October 2020.................................. 7

6      APOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

7      DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

8      Minutes of the Lord Mayor

9      Public Forum

10    Petitions

11    Rescission Motions

11.1          RESCISSION MOTION: Item 18.1 Council Meeting 26 October 2020 - Tree Canopy in Parramatta CBD...... 22

12    Fair

12.1          FOR NOTATION: Minutes of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee meetings held on 28 July and 25 August 2020............. 30

12.2          FOR NOTATION: Variations to Standards under Clause 4.6 of Parramatta LEP 2011, Auburn LEP 2010, Holroyd LEP 2013, The Hills LEP 2012, Hornsby LEP 2013 and SEPP 1                                                         47

13    Accessible

13.1          FOR APPROVAL: Outdoor Dining Policy Workshop - Request to Defer. 52

14    Green

14.1          FOR APPROVAL: Belmore Park Masterplan....................................... 56

15    Welcoming

16    Thriving

17    Innovative

17.1          FOR APPROVAL: Establishment of the 5/7 Parramatta Square Advisory Group                                                       108

17.2          FOR APPROVAL: Response to Submissions and Amended Proposal Report for the Powerhouse Parramatta                                                       120

17.3          FOR APPROVAL: Draft Planning Strategy for North-East Planning Investigation Area.......................... 131

17.4          FOR APPROVAL: Gateway Request: Planning Proposal for land at 112 Wharf Road and 30 & 32 Waratah Street, Melrose Park and 82 Hughes Avenue, Ermington......................... 187

17.5          FOR APPROVAL: Post-exhibition: Planning Proposal, Development Control Plan and Planning Agreement for 12 Hassall Street, Parramatta.... 957

18    Notices of Motion

18.1          NOTICE OF MOTION: Safety of Pedestrians and Food Delivery Bike Riders.......................................... 1240

19    Questions with Notice

19.1          QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE: Questions Taken On Notice from Council Meeting - 26 October 2020                                                     1244

20    Closed Session

20.1          FOR APPROVAL: Tender 15/2020 North Rocks Road at Alkira Road, Carlingford - Road Widening, Traffic Signal Installation and associated works

This report is confidential in accordance with section 10A (2) (d) of the Local Government Act 1993 as the report contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed (i) prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it; or (ii) confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the Council; or (iii) reveal a trade secret.

20.2          FOR APPROVAL: Tender 17/2020 Supply and Installation of LED Sports Lighting and Associated Works at Carlingford High School Oval, Carlingford

This report is confidential in accordance with section 10A (2) (c) of the Local Government Act 1993 as the report contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

 

21    PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESOLUTIONS PASSED IN CLOSED SESSION

22    CONCLUSION OF MEETING

 

 

After the conclusion of the Council Meeting, and if time permits, Councillors will be provided an opportunity to ask questions of staff


MINUTES OF THE Meeting of City of Parramatta Council HELD IN THE CLOISTER FUNCTION ROOMS, ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL 1 MARIST PLACE, PARRAMATTA ON Monday, 26 October 2020 AT 6.30pm

 

These are draft minutes and are subject to confirmation by Council at its next meeting. The confirmed minutes will replace this draft version on the website once confirmed.

 

PRESENT

 

The Lord Mayor, Councillor Bob Dwyer and Councillors Benjamin Barrak (6:35pm), Phil Bradley, Donna Davis, Pierre Esber, Michelle Garrard (Deputy Lord Mayor), Steven Issa, Andrew Jefferies, Sameer Pandey, Dr Patricia Prociv, Bill Tyrrell, Andrew Wilson, Lorraine Wearne and Martin Zaiter.

 

1.     OPENING MEETING

 

The Lord Mayor, Councillor Bob Dwyer, opened the meeting at 6.31pm.

 

2.     ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE TRADITIONAL LAND OWNERS

 

The Lord Mayor, acknowledged the Burramattagal people of The Darug Nation as the traditional custodians of this land, and paid respect to their ancient culture and their elders past and present.

 

3.     WEBCASTING ANNOUNCEMENT

 

The Lord Mayor, advised that this public meeting is being recorded and streamed live on the internet. The recording will also be archived and made available on Council’s website.

 

4.     OTHER RECORDING OF MEETING ANOUNCEMENT

 

No other announcements were made.

 

5.     CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

 

SUBJECT:        Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 12 October 2020

 

2945

RESOLVED      (Esber/Garrard)

 

That the minutes be taken as read and be accepted as a true record of the Meeting.

 

6.     APOLOGIES/REQUESTS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

 

There were no apologies or requests for leave of absence made at this meeting.

 

7.     DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

 

Councillor Issa declared a non-pecuniary and less than significant interest in Item 8.2 being Lord Mayoral Minute: Congratulations Rydalmere Lions FC - NSW NPL 3 Premiers, as he is a Coach for the Under 6 team. He remained in the Chamber during debate and voting on the matter.

 

8.     Minutes of the Lord Mayor

 

8.1

SUBJECT         200th Anniversary of Catholic Education in Parramatta

 

REFERENCE   F2019/03630 - D07716453

 

REPORT OF    Lord Mayor, Councillor Bob Dwyer

 

2946

RESOLVED      (Dwyer/Wilson)

 

(a)    That Council note the Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta is currently celebrating 200 years of catholic education in Parramatta and Australia, with the first Catholic School opened in Parramatta in October 1820.

 

(b)    That Council write to the Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta, and the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta, to congratulate them on this significant milestone and their contributions to education in Parramatta and Australia.

 

(c)    That Council note the Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta is celebrating this milestone with an online experience, including an interactive timeline, spotlight videos, photos and stories.

 

(d)    Further, that Council note Council officers provided advice and research assistance for this online program, and have shared their own research articles through Council’s Parramatta History and Heritage website to recognise this milestone.

 

 

Note: Councillor Barrak arrived at 6:35pm during consideration of the Lord Mayoral Minute.

 

8.2

SUBJECT         Congratulations Rydalmere Lions FC - NSW NPL 3 Premiers

 

REFERENCE   F2019/03630 - D07716853

 

REPORT OF    Lord Mayor, Councillor Bob Dwyer

 

2947

RESOLVED      (Dwyer/Garrard)

 

(a)    That Council congratulate the Rydalmere Lions Football Club and the First Grade team on being crowned NSW NPL 3 Premiers following a win over Bankstown City Lions on Saturday, 10 October 2020.

 

(b)    Further, that Council write to the President of Rydalmere Lions FC congratulating the players, coaching and support staff on this win and the Club’s continued contribution to the game and player development in the City of Parramatta.

 

 

Note: Councillor Issa declared a non-pecuniary and less than significant interest in this matter and remained in the Chamber during consideration and voting on the matter.

 

9.     Public Forum

 

Nil

 

10.   Petitions

 

There were no petitions tabled at this meeting.

 

11.   Rescission Motions

 

Nil

 

12.   Fair

 

12.1

SUBJECT         FOR NOTATION: Investment Report for September 2020

 

REFERENCE   F2009/00971 - D07683906

 

REPORT OF    Tax and Treasury Accountant

 

2948

RESOLVED      (Esber/Tyrrell)

 

That Council note the Investment Report for September 2020.

 

12.2

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Presentation of the audited 2019-2020 Annual Financial Statements

 

REFERENCE   F2019/04433 - D07172073

 

REPORT OF    Chief Financial Officer

 

2949

RESOLVED      (Esber/Tyrrell)

 

(a)    That Council authorise the Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord Mayor, Chief Executive Officer and Responsible Accounting Officer to sign the following:

1.     2019-2020 General Purpose Financial Statements – Statement by Councillors and Management;

2.     2019-2020 Special Purpose Financial Statements – Statement by Councillors and Management.

 

(b)    That Council receive the Auditor’s Report on the 2019-2020 Annual Financial Statements.

 

(c)    Further, that Council authorise the release of the audited 2019-2020 Annual Financial Statements to the Office of Local Government and for public exhibition.

 

 

Note: A presentation on the Audited 2019-2020 Annual Financial Statements was provided by Mr Nathan Carter from the Audit Office of NSW.

 

13.   Accessible

 

13.1

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Access Advisory Committee Meeting held on 18 August 2020

 

REFERENCE   F2005/01944 - D07631366

 

REPORT OF    Community Capacity Building Officer, Community Capacity Building

 

2950

RESOLVED      (Issa/Garrard)

 

(a)    That Council note the minutes of the Access Advisory Committee meeting held on 18 August 2020 (Attachment 1).

 

(b)    Further, that Council appoints Kimberly Lander and Emily Mahendran as Members of the Access Advisory Committee.

 

14.   Green

 

14.1

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Single Use Plastics

 

REFERENCE   F2008/04610 - D07393519

 

REPORT OF    Manager Sustainability & Waste

 

 

MOTION           (Bradley/Esber)

 

(a)    That Council note the summary of key initiatives undertaken to date to reduce single use plastics, set out in paragraph 8.

 

(b)    Further, that Council approve the recommendations made in paragraph 18 of this report, to continue the reduction of single use plastics in Council operations and activities, based on viable alternatives being available.

 

AMENDMENT   (Issa/Tyrrell)

 

That Council defer consideration of this matter for a period of two weeks for a further report on detailed costings of the matters in paragraph 18 of the report.

 

The amendment moved by Councillor Issa and seconded by Councillor Tyrrell on being put was declared CARRIED on the Lord Mayor’s casting vote.

 

The amendment then became the motion.

 

The motion moved by Councillor Issa, seconded by Councillor Tyrrell on being put was declared CARRIED on the Lord Mayor’s casting vote.

 

2951

RESOLVED      (Issa/Tyrrell)

 

That Council defer consideration of this matter for a period of two weeks for a further report on detailed costings of the matters in paragraph 18 of the report.

 

 

Note:

1.         Councillor Barrak and Councillor Bradley requested that their names be recorded as having voted against the decision taken in this matter.

2.         Councillor Garrard left the chamber at 7:12pm and returned at 7:14pm during consideration of this matter.

 

15.   Welcoming

 

15.1

SUBJECT         FOR NOTATION: Minutes of the Riverside Advisory Board Meeting held on 13 August 2020

 

REFERENCE   F2007/00388 - D07654831

 

REPORT OF    Director Riverside Theatres

 

2952

RESOLVED      (Tyrrell/Garrard)

 

That Council note the Minutes of the Riverside Theatres Advisory Board Meeting held on 13 August 2020 (Attachment 1).

 

16.   Thriving

 

16.1

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Review and Update of MPAC Charter

 

REFERENCE   F2014/00413 - D07599319

 

REPORT OF    Solicitor Property Development Group

 

2953

RESOLVED      (Issa/Garrard)

 

(a)       That Council approve the updated Major Projects and Advisory Group Committee Charter (MPAC Charter) with the inclusion of paragraph 4.7 to read:

 

Any Councillor (not being a member of the MPAC) may attend meetings as observers and participate as required.”

 

(b)    Further, that Council approve the minor consequential amendments arising as a result of changes to the MPAC Charter to the following governance documents for the Property and Place Directorate:

(i)       Property Development and Investment Policy;

(ii)       MPAC Service Agreements; and

(iii)      PDG Project Workshop – Terms of Reference.

 

 

Note:

1.         Councillor Barrak requested that his name be recorded as having voted against the decision taken in this matter.

2.         Councillor Zaiter left the Chamber at 7:43pm and returned at 7:45pm during consideration of this matter.

3.         Councillor Davis left the Chamber at 7:43pm and returned at 7:45pm during consideration of this matter.

 

17.   Innovative

 

17.1

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Post Exhibition: Development Control Plan for land at 2 O'Connell Street, Parramatta

 

REFERENCE   RZ/2/2017 - D07536189

 

REPORT OF    Project Officer-Land Use Planning

 

 

MOTION          (Prociv/Pandey)

 

(a)       That Council note the submissions received to the public exhibition of the amended Development Control Plan (DCP) for 2 O’Connell St, Parramatta.

 

(b)       That Council approve the amended and re-exhibited DCP (Attachment 1) for finalisation and insertion within Section 4.3.3 - Parramatta City Centre of the Parramatta Development Control Plan 2011, including an amendment to the DCP to reflect a 3.5m setback.

 

(c)        Further, that Council delegate authority to the CEO to correct any anomalies or inconsistencies of a minor and/or non-policy nature when finalising the DCP.

 

AMENDMENT  (Davis/Prociv)

 

That Council defer consideration of this matter for a Councillor Workshop.

 

The motion moved by Councillor Prociv and seconded by Councillor Pandey was then WITHDRAWN.

 

The amendment moved by Councillor Davis and seconded by Councillor Prociv then became the motion.

 

MOTION          (Davis/Prociv)

 

That Council defer consideration of this matter for a Councillor Workshop.

 

AMENDMENT  (Esber/Davis)

 

That Council defer consideration of this matter pending the outcome of Council writing to Transport for New South Wales seeking a review of their decision in relation to the 3.5 metre setback.

 

The motion moved by Councillor Davis and seconded by Councillor Prociv was then WITHDRAWN.

 

The amendment moved by Councillor Esber and seconded by Councillor Davis then became the motion.

 

MOTION          (Esber/Davis)

 

That Council defer consideration of this matter pending the outcome of Council writing to Transport for New South Wales seeking a review of their decision in relation to the 3.5 metre setback.

 

AMENDMENT  (Issa/Tyrrell)

 

(a)       That Council note the submissions received to the public exhibition of the amended Development Control Plan (DCP) for 2 O’Connell St, Parramatta.

 

(b)       That Council approve the amended and re-exhibited DCP (Attachment 1) for finalisation and insertion within Section 4.3.3 - Parramatta City Centre of the Parramatta Development Control Plan 2011.

 

(c)        Further, that Council delegate authority to the CEO to correct any anomalies or inconsistencies of a minor and/or non-policy nature when finalising the DCP.

 

The motion moved by Councillor Esber and seconded by Councillor Davis was then WITHDRAWN.

 

The amendment moved by Councillor Issa and seconded by Councillor Tyrrell then became the motion.

 

MOTION                   (Issa/Tyrrell)

 

(a)       That Council note the submissions received to the public exhibition of the amended Development Control Plan (DCP) for 2 O’Connell St, Parramatta.

 

(b)       That Council approve the amended and re-exhibited DCP (Attachment 1) for finalisation and insertion within Section 4.3.3 - Parramatta City Centre of the Parramatta Development Control Plan 2011.

 

(c)        Further, that Council delegate authority to the CEO to correct any anomalies or inconsistencies of a minor and/or non-policy nature when finalising the DCP.

 

The motion moved by Councillor Issa and seconded by Councillor Tyrrell on being put was declared CARRIED.

 

2954

RESOLVED      (Issa/Tyrrell)

 

(a)       That Council note the submissions received to the public exhibition of the amended Development Control Plan (DCP) for 2 O’Connell St, Parramatta.

 

(b)       That Council approve the amended and re-exhibited DCP (Attachment 1) for finalisation and insertion within Section 4.3.3 - Parramatta City Centre of the Parramatta Development Control Plan 2011.

 

(c)        Further, that Council delegate authority to the CEO to correct any anomalies or inconsistencies of a minor and/or non-policy nature when finalising the DCP.

 

A division was called, the result being:

 

AYES:              Councillors Dwyer, Esber, Garrard, Issa, Jefferies, Tyrell, Wilson, Zaiter

 

NOES:              Councillors Barrak, Bradley, Davis, Pandey, Prociv, Wearne

 

 

Note:

1.          Councillor Davis left the Chamber at 8:00pm and returned at 8:00pm during consideration of this matter.

2.          Councillor Garrard left the Chamber at 8:06pm and returned at 8:07pm during consideration of this matter.

 

 

Procedural Motion

 

2955

RESOLVED      (Dwyer/Garrard)

 

That the meeting be adjourned for five (5) minutes.

 

Note: The meeting was adjourned at 8:12pm for a short recess.

 

 

Procedural Motion

 

2956

RESOLVED      (Dwyer/Garrard)

 

That the meeting resume.

 

The meeting resumed at 8:24pm with the following Councillors in attendance: The Lord Mayor, Councillor Bob Dwyer and Councillors Benjamin Barrak (8:25pm), Phil Bradley, Donna Davis, Pierre Esber, Michelle Garrard (Deputy Lord Mayor), Steven Issa, Andrew Jefferies, Sameer Pandey, Dr Patricia Prociv, Bill Tyrrell, Andrew Wilson, Lorraine Wearne and Martin Zaiter.

 

17.2

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Post Exhibition: Planning Proposal, draft Development Control Plan (DCP) and draft Planning Agreement for land at 18-40 Anderson Street, Parramatta

 

REFERENCE   RZ/4/2018 - D07672172

 

REPORT OF    Project Officer Land Use

 

2957

RESOLVED      (Tyrrell/Esber)

 

(a)    That Council notes:

i.   The submissions made during the public exhibition of the Planning Proposal, draft site-specific Development Control Plan and draft Planning Agreement at 18-40 Anderson Street, Parramatta, a summary of which is provided in Table 4 of this report.

ii.   That no amendments are required to the Planning Proposal, and therefore in accordance with Council’s policy, the Local Planning Panel is not required to review the Planning Proposal.

 

(b)    That Council endorse for finalisation the Planning Proposal for land at 18-40 Anderson Street, Parramatta (provided at Attachment 1) which seeks to amend the Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2011 by way of:

i.    Amending the land use zone from B5 Business Development to B4 Mixed Use;

ii.    Increasing the maximum building height from 18 metres to part 0 metres and part 120 metres;

iii.   Increasing the base floor-space ratio control from 4:1 to 6:1;

iv.   Including a site-specific provision requiring a minimum 3:1 FSR for non-residential uses;

v.   Including a site specific provision that requiring demonstration that Jubilee Park is not overshadowed by development of the site;

vi.   Reducing car parking rates in line with the Parramatta CBD Strategic Transport Study;

vii.  Including a site-specific provision which allows for an additional 5 percent FSR bonus for the residential FSR if the development achieves certain high performing building criteria, consistent with the draft provisions sought under the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal;

viii. Including a site-specific provision which requires development to provide for a dual water system (dual piping) to future proof for a recycled water system, consistent with the draft provisions sought under the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal;

ix.   Including a site-specific provision which requires the development to demonstrate design excellence and which allows for an additional 15% FSR and/or height consistent with the draft provisions sought under the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal. (Note: the Planning Proposal will be amended to clarify that the current 25% design excellence bonus contained within the existing Parramatta LEP 2011 does not apply to this site); and

x.    Including provision for a satisfactory arrangements clause to enable levying for contributions towards the funding of State public infrastructure, as required by a condition of the Gateway Determination.

 

(c)      That Council formally submit the Planning Proposal to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) for finalisation when the Planning Agreement has been executed by Council.

 

(d)      That Council endorse for finalisation the site-specific Development Control Plan contained at Attachment 2 for insertion in Section 4.3.3 – Parramatta City Centre of Parramatta Development Control Plan 2011, noting minor amendments made prior to public exhibition relating to the update of Figure 3 (Land Use Plan) and Figure 4 (Building Envelope Plan) and amendments following public exhibition relating to vehicular access.

 

(e)      That Council endorse the draft Planning Agreement at Attachment 3, and delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to finalise and be authorised to sign the Planning Agreement on Council’s behalf.

 

(f)       That Council officers write to DPIE to advise of Council’s resolution on this matter and to request that DPIE considers commencing finalisation processes (such as legal drafting and map-making) prior to the formal submission of the Planning Proposal referred to in (c) above, noting that the reason for making this request is to expedite plan-making processes.

 

(g)      Further, that Council delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to make any minor amendments and corrections of a non-policy and administrative nature that may arise during the plan amendment process, relating to the Planning Proposal, Development Control Plan and Planning Agreement.

 

A division was called, the result being:

 

AYES:              Councillors Dwyer, Barrak, Davis, Esber, Garrard, Issa,  Jefferies, Pandey, Prociv, Tyrrell, Wilson, Wearne and Zaiter.

 

NOES:              Councillor Bradley

 

17.3

SUBJECT         LATE REPORT FOR APPROVAL: Access and Digitisation of Willow Grove

 

REFERENCE   F2019/04433 - D07698949

 

REPORT OF    Executive Director City Engagement and Experience

 

2958

RESOLVED      (Pandey/Davis)

 

(a)    That Council note:

(i)     The licence agreement between the Council and the Planning Ministerial Corporation (Licensor) requires the Licensor’s consent to use or occupy Willow Grove;

(ii)    The CEO has written to the Licensor seeking consent to provide access for a tour by Councillors and to carry out the digitisation of Willow Grove and St George’s Terrace.

 

(b)    Further, that Council note, subject to receiving consent from the Licensor:

(i)     The Cultural Heritage and Tourism Team will proceed to digitise Willow Grove and St George’s Terrace;

(ii)    Funds will be reallocated within existing budgets to cover additional project expenses, arising from the digitisation of Willow Grove and St George’s Terrace.

 

18.   Notices of Motion

 

18.1

SUBJECT         NOTICE OF MOTION: Tree Canopy in Parramatta CBD

 

REFERENCE   F2019/04433 - D07697229

 

FROM              Councillor Pandey

 

2959

RESOLVED      (Pandey/Davis)

 

That Council:

 

1.          Prepare a report, including a target and timeframe, to prioritise tree canopy increase in Parramatta CBD which currently has a very low proportion of tree canopy of between 10% to 12% compared to our target of 40% across the Local Government Area.

 

2.          Report on feasibility of a significant tree register for both private and public trees including native trees 3-5m high.

 

3.          Provide a report on development controls to monitor tree replacement and maintenance of newly planted trees that were planted in newer developments as a result of removing existing trees, including recommendations for improvement.

 

4.          Provide a report on what we can do through our DCP to incorporate and encourage private tree planting within the CBD.

 

5.          Provide a report, based on recent investigation and research work, on types/species of trees that are suitable to reduce urban heat.

 

6.          Develop a community recognition program for tree plantation.

 

7.          Prepare a report on a community recognition program for tree plantation.

 

8.          Report on development of a program to encourage local residents to volunteer for tree plantation and maintenance.

 

9.          Prepare a report to be completed by February 2021 outlining a strategy to:

i)           improve the protection of trees and heritage gardens within Heritage Conservation Areas across the LGA,

ii)          increase street tree plantings across the LGA. The report is to include possible State and Federal funding sources.

iii)        Implement a LGA wide education program on the important role trees play in creating a sustainable, liveable and cooler city while also adding value to real estate. The objective of the education program is to dispel myths amongst residents about trees and native wildlife, improve tree maintenance and tree selection while informing residents about incentives including, but not limited to, the DPIE Free Tree Giveaway and City of Parramatta tree program.

 

A Notice of Motion of Rescission signed by Councillors Dwyer, Jeffries and Issa was lodged after the close of the meeting in relation to this matter.

 

 

Note:

1.         Councillor Esber left the chamber at 8:44pm and returned at 8:48pm

2.     Councillor Wilson left the chamber at 8:57pm and returned at 9:00pm

 

19.   Questions with Notice

 

Nil

 

20.   CLOSED SESSION

 

Note: Prior to moving into Closed Session, the Lord Mayor invited members of the public gallery to make representations as to why any item had been included in Closed Session. No member of the gallery wished to make representations.

 

2960

RESOLVED      (Esber/Tyrrell)

 

That members of the press and public be excluded from the meeting of the Closed Session and access to the correspondence and reports relating to the items considered during the course of the Closed Session be withheld. This action is taken in accordance with Section 10A(s) of the Local Government Act, 1993 as the items listed come within the following provisions:-

1.     FOR APPROVAL: Commencement of the 2020/21 Summer Swimming Season at Lake Parramatta. (D07678053) - 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 (This report does discuss details related to a Coronial investigation to which Council is an interested party).

 

20.1

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Commencement of the 2020/21 Summer Swimming Season at Lake Parramatta

 

REFERENCE   F2019/03863 - D07678053

 

REPORT OF    Group Manager Social and Community Services

 

2961

RESOLVED      (Tyrrell/Esber)

 

(a)    That Council endorse the commencement of the swimming season at Lake Parramatta with the provision of lifeguard services at the designated swimming area from Saturday 31 October 2020 – Sunday 28 March 2021.

 

(b)    Further, that Council note the steps that have been taken to improve safety at the designated swimming area as discussed in this report.

 

 

Procedural Motion

 

2962

RESOLVED      (Esber/Pandey)

 

That a procedural motion be granted to allow consideration of a matter of urgency in relation to Councillor attendance at the Australian Institute of Company Directors course.

 

The Lord Mayor ruled the matter to be urgent.

 

 

Matter of Urgency

 

 

MOTION          (Esber/Garrard)

 

That the approval of elected Councillors to attend the Australian Institute of Company Directors course be deferred until after the first meeting of the new term of Council, and Councillors be encouraged to undertake other professional development courses within the current budget.

 

The motion moved by Councillor Esber and seconded by Councillor Garrard on being put was declared LOST.

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION

 

2964

RESOLVED      (Esber/Tyrrell)

 

That the meeting resume into Open Session.

 

21.   REPORTS OF RESOLUTIONS PASSED IN CLOSED SESSION

 

The Chief Executive Officer read out the resolution for Item 20.1.

 

22.   CONCLUSION OF MEETING

 

The meeting terminated at 9:21pm.

 

THIS PAGE AND THE PRECEDING 12 PAGES ARE THE MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 26 OCTOBER 2020 AND CONFIRMED ON MONDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2020.

 

 

 

Chairperson


 

Rescission Motions

 

09 November 2020

 

11.1          RESCISSION MOTION: Item 18.1 Council Meeting 26 October 2020 - Tree Canopy in Parramatta CBD........................................... 22


Council 9 November 2020                                                             Item 11.1

RESCISSION MOTION

ITEM NUMBER        11.1

SUBJECT                 RESCISSION MOTION: Item 18.1 Council Meeting 26 October 2020 - Tree Canopy in Parramatta CBD

REFERENCE           F2019/04433 - D07719561

REPORT OF            Councillor Dwyer        

 

To be Moved by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Dwyer and seconded by Councillors Jefferies and Issa as per Rescission Motion form signed and submitted on 26 October 2020 after the close of the meeting.

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That the resolution of the Council held on 9 November 2020 in relation to Item 18.1 - – Tree Canopy in Parramatta CBD, namely:

 

 

1.     Prepare a report, including a target and timeframe, to prioritise tree canopy increase in Parramatta CBD which currently has a very low proportion of tree canopy of between 10% to 12% compared to our target of 40% across the Local Government Area.

 

2.     Report on feasibility of a significant tree register for both private and public trees including native trees 3-5m high.

 

3.     Provide a report on development controls to monitor tree replacement and maintenance of newly planted trees that were planted in newer developments as a result of removing existing trees, including recommendations for improvement.

 

4.     Provide a report on what we can do through our DCP to incorporate and encourage private tree planting within the CBD.

 

5.     Provide a report, based on recent investigation and research work, on types/species of trees that are suitable to reduce urban heat.

 

6.     Develop a community recognition program for tree plantation.

 

7.     Prepare a report on a community recognition program for tree plantation.

 

8.     Report on development of a program to encourage local residents to volunteer for tree plantation and maintenance.

 

9.     Prepare a report to be completed by February 2021 outlining a strategy to:

i)      improve the protection of trees and heritage gardens within Heritage Conservation Areas across the LGA,

ii)     increase street tree plantings across the LGA. The report is to include possible State and Federal funding sources.

iii)     Implement a LGA wide education program on the important role trees play in creating a sustainable, liveable and cooler city while also adding value to real estate. The objective of the education program is to dispel myths amongst residents about trees and native wildlife, improve tree maintenance and tree selection while informing residents about incentives including, but not limited to, the DPIE Free Tree Giveaway and City of Parramatta tree program.

 

 

be and is hereby rescinded.

 

In the event that the rescission motion is successful, no further action is proposed.

 

 

Attachments:

1

Notice of Motion Council Meeting 26 Oct 2020

5 Pages

 

 

 


Item 11.1 - Attachment 1

Notice of Motion Council Meeting 26 Oct 2020

 

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09 November 2020

 

12.1          FOR NOTATION: Minutes of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee meetings held on 28 July and 25 August 2020                                                                     30

 

12.2          FOR NOTATION: Variations to Standards under Clause 4.6 of Parramatta LEP 2011, Auburn LEP 2010, Holroyd LEP 2013, The Hills LEP 2012, Hornsby LEP 2013 and SEPP 1.. 47


Council 9 November 2020                                                             Item 12.1

FAIR

ITEM NUMBER        12.1

SUBJECT                 FOR NOTATION: Minutes of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee meetings held on 28 July and 25 August 2020

REFERENCE           F2017/00358 - D07683938

REPORT OF            Community Capacity Building Officer        

 

 

PURPOSE:

 

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee met on 28 July and 25 August 2020. This report provides a precis of the minutes of these meetings.

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

(a)    That Council note the minutes of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee Meetings held on 28 July and 25 August 2020

 

(b)    That Council note the resignation of two Advisory Committee members in August 2020 and the Committee’s resolution to continue with ten (10) members until the dissolution of the Committee on 3 September 2021.

 

(c)    Further, that Council note the Committee’s resolution that it gives its in‑principle support to the City of Parramatta Draft Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy 2020-2023, welcomes the current effort and looks forward to receiving the results of its implementation in due course.

 

BACKGROUND

 

1.     Council’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee meets monthly (except December and January) and comprises 10 members.

2.     Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Council Advisory Committee meetings were cancelled from March 2020 until August 2020. However, due to strong interest from members to continue delivering the functions of the Committee, approval was sought to reconvene meeting remotely in June 2020. Remote meetings are continuing each month.

3.     The Committee met virtually on 28 July and 25 August 2020. The minutes of these meetings can be found at Attachment 1 and Attachment 2.

ISSUES/OPTIONS/CONSEQUENCES

 

4.     The below provides a summary of the main issues discussed at the meetings.

Heritage Interpretation for the new Aquatic and Leisure Centre for Parramatta

5.     Staff from the Cultural Heritage and Tourism team provided an update on the Heritage Interpretation Concepts proposed for Council’s new Aquatic and Leisure Centre for Parramatta. Darug community leaders and artists have been engaged to guide interpretation at the site. Concepts included Darug perspectives looking onto Country, reflective spaces, the importance of water and storytelling.

6.     The Committee noted the importance of recognition of the War Memorial element of the previous swimming pool and in that, recognition of the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who fought and lost their lives in war.

Socially Sustainable Parramatta Framework

7.     Staff from the Social Outcomes team briefed the Committee on the Socially Sustainable Parramatta Framework (SSPF). Based on community feedback to date, the Social Outcomes team has developed a draft Action Plan for Years 3‑5 of the SSPF. The purpose of this session was to understand the Committee’s priorities in relation to social sustainability and to invite discussion of potential SSPF actions.

8.     The Committee took particular interest in the goal related to affordable housing and Council’s approach to this policy area, as well as plans for monitoring progress towards achievement of the SSPF. The Committee suggested that the Framework’s definition of growth should be expanded beyond economic interpretations to consideration of the environment – growth in tree planting, community gardens and connection to land more broadly.

Council elections and Advisory Committee membership

9.     Membership of the committee was due to conclude on 11 September 2020 with the end of the Council term. However, with the postponement of Council elections for 12 months, Committee members were invited to indicate their preference to continue membership of the existing Advisory Committee until 3 September 2021.

10.   All but two members advised of their wish to continue on the Committee. Members Judith Joyce and Colin Kinchela noted their wish to step down from the Committee in August 2020. The Chair and Deputy Chair were prepared to continue serving in these roles until the end of the year.

11.   The Committee resolved to continue with a membership of 10 members until the dissolution of the Committee on 3 September 2021.

Raising the age of criminal responsibility

12.   The Committee referred to the campaign to raise the age of criminal responsibility in Australia from 10 to 14 years of age and the connection of this matter with Aboriginal deaths in custody. It was reported that the status quo will remain for at least another year, as the nation's Council of Attorneys-General reviews the minimum age of criminal responsibility. The Committee indicated that this matter is an ongoing concern and that it should be kept on the table for further discussion.

Westmead Redevelopment – Stage 2

13.   Staff from the Westmead Redevelopment and Children’s Hospital at Westmead thanked the Committee for feedback provided to date regarding the redevelopment project. During Stage 1, four key themes were identified under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legacy and Action Plan:

·    Build trust

·    Welcoming, safe and connected places

·    Education and employment opportunities

·    Improve health outcomes

14.   It was noted that the Executive and Board of the Hospital have endorsed the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

15.   An update was provided on Stage 2 of the project for the new site of Children’s Hospital at Westmead and the Committee expressed their enthusiasm for continuing to be involved in relevant community engagement processes. The Committee raised some initial suggestions for consideration:

·    To ensure overnight accommodation is accessible for families so as to encourage Aboriginal people to utilise the hospital facilities.

·    To encourage employment of Aboriginal people, including at points of initial contact within the hospital such as the Emergency Department and front office.

Draft Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy 2020-2023

16.   Council staff provided an update on the content and status of the City of Parramatta draft Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy and sought the Committee’s insights and feedback.

17.   The Committee commended the Goal of Council to become an Employer of Choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and made suggestions for reaching and enhancing the recruitment, cultural safety, employment and support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

18.   The Committee expressed their desire to meet with First Nations members of staff at an appropriate time.

19.   The Committee resolved that it gives its in-principle support to the City of Parramatta Draft Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy 2020-2023, welcomes the current effort and looks forward to receiving the results of its implementation in due course.

 

CONSULTATION & TIMING

 

Stakeholder Consultation

 

20.   The following stakeholder consultation has been undertaken in relation to this matter:

Date

Stakeholder

Stakeholder Comment

Council Officer Response

Responsibility

22 September 2020

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee

Minutes of this meeting will be presented to a future Council meeting.

N/A

N/A

 

Councillor Consultation

21.   The following Councillor consultation has been undertaken in relation to this matter:

Date

Councillor

Councillor Comment

Council Officer Response

Responsibility

28 July 2020 and 25 August 2020

Councillor Phil Bradley

The minutes reflect Councillor Bradley’s participation in the Advisory Committee meetings

N/A

N/A

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATION FOR COUNCIL

 

22.   Costs associated with activities referred to in this report are funded within existing budgets.

 

 

Tarina Rubis

Community Capacity Building Officer

 

Phillip Scott

A/Community Capacity Building Manager

 

David Moutou

Group Manager Social and Community Services

 

Paul Perrett

Chief Financial Officer

 

Jon Greig

Executive Director Community Services

 

 

 

 

Attachments:

1

Minutes of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee meeting - 28 July 2020

6 Pages

 

2

Minutes of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee meeting - 25 August 2020

7 Pages

 

 

 

REFERENCE MATERIAL

 


Item 12.1 - Attachment 1

Minutes of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee meeting - 28 July 2020

 

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Minutes of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee meeting - 25 August 2020

 

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Council 9 November 2020                                                             Item 12.2

FAIR

ITEM NUMBER        12.2

SUBJECT                 FOR NOTATION: Variations to Standards under Clause 4.6 of Parramatta LEP 2011, Auburn LEP 2010, Holroyd LEP 2013, The Hills LEP 2012, Hornsby LEP 2013 and SEPP 1

REFERENCE           F2009/00431 - D07250477

REPORT OF            Group Manager - Development and Traffic Services       

 

PURPOSE:

 

To provide Council with information each month on development applications determined where there has been a variation in development standards under Clause 4.6 of the Local Environment Plans or State Environmental Planning Policy No.1.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That the report be received and noted.

 

 

BACKGROUND

 

1.     During the reporting period, 19 August to 9 September 2020, there was one (1) Development Application where there was a variation to a development standard under Clause 4.6 determined by Parramatta Local Planning Panel (PLPP).  Refer to Attachment 1 for further details.

 

2.     Under Clause 4.6 of the relevant Local Environmental Plan (LEP) applying to the local government area of the City of Parramatta, development consent may be granted for development even though the development would contravene a development standard such as a height and/or floor space ratio standard contained within an LEP.

 

3.     State Environmental Planning Policy No 1 (SEPP 1) contains similar provisions to Clause 4.6 and allows development to be approved even though it may not comply with a development standard in a state planning instrument, such as another SEPP.

 

4.     A report is presented to Council each month on any development consent issued where the development does not comply with a development standard.  This report follows the reporting requirements prescribed in Planning Circular PS08-014 issued by the (then) NSW Department of Planning.

 

5.     Controls within Development Control Plans (DCP) are not development standards as a DCP is not an “environmental planning instrument”.

 

ISSUES/OPTIONS/CONSEQUENCE

 

6.     There are no issues, options or consequence for Council associated with this report.

 

CONSULTATION & TIMING

 

7.     There are no consultation and timing considerations for Council associated with this report.

 

Stakeholder Consultation

 

8.     The following stakeholder consultation has been undertaken in relation to this matter:

 

Date

Stakeholder

Stakeholder Comment

Council Officer Response

Responsibility

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

Councillor Consultation

9.     The following Councillor consultation has been undertaken in relation to this matter:

 

Date

Councillor

Councillor Comment

Council Officer Response

Responsibility

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNCIL

 

10.      There are no financial implications for Council associated with this report.

 

 

Mark Leotta

Group Manager Development and Traffic Services

 

Paul Perrett

Chief Financial Officer

 

Jennifer Concato

Executive Director City Planning & Design

 

Brett Newman

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

Attachments:

1

Development Application Variations under SEPP 1 - 09 September 2020 - 12 October 2020.doc

1 Page

 

 

 

REFERENCE MATERIAL


Item 12.2 - Attachment 1

Development Application Variations under SEPP 1 - 09 September 2020 - 12 October 2020.doc

 

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09 November 2020

 

13.1          FOR APPROVAL: Outdoor Dining Policy Workshop - Request to Defer....................... 52


Council 9 November 2020                                                             Item 13.1

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ITEM NUMBER        13.1

SUBJECT                 FOR APPROVAL: Outdoor Dining Policy Workshop - Request to Defer

REFERENCE           F2017/01168 - D07678943

REPORT OF            Group Manager Regulatory Services        

 

 

PURPOSE:

 

To postpone the previous Notice of Motion request for a workshop to be conducted to review the Outdoor Dining Policy which was returned to a previous version under resolution of the Notice of Motion.

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

(a)    That Council resolve to agree to postpone the previously requested workshop to review the Outdoor Dining Policy, initially resolved at the Council meeting of 9 September 2019, Item 19.1, until the completion of the Parramatta Light Rail (PLR) construction phase (proposed between June-Sept 21) on Church Street.

 

(b)    That the Outdoor Dining Enforcement Policy also be included in the workshop review at the same time as the Outdoor Dining Policy.

 

BACKGROUND

 

1.     A Notice of Motion was tabled on the 9 September 2019, to revert the Outdoor Dining Policy from the version of the policy resolved on the 9 April 2018, item 14.3.  It was also resolved via an amendment to the motion that a workshop be held to review the Outdoor Dining Policy to ensure it adequately addresses the needs of the business operators, the environment and ensuring a fair and consistent regulatory approach by Council.

2.     As a result of the commencement of the Parramatta Light Rail (PLR) construction on Church (Eat) Street, it was quickly realised that there are significant impacts on the neighbouring café and restaurant businesses.  Further that the final design of the built assets and placement of outdoor dining infrastructure may need adjustments to the Outdoor Dining Policy to encompass any changes required.

 

ISSUES/OPTIONS/CONSEQUENCES

 

3.     As a result of changes that will occur to the Outdoor Dining Policy, it would be prudent to also review the Outdoor Dining Enforcement Policy at the same time to ensure consistency. As such both policies will be included in the workshop for discussion and review. This will ensure recognition of the PLR construction impacts and providing strong support and stimulation of outdoor dining experience for both the business operators and the customers on ‘Eat Street’ and all outdoor dining areas within the Local Government Area.

4.     Upon the introduction of the Street Activity Policy (SAP) and the Street Activity User Guides and Application Forms in 2017, there was preliminary discussion to encompass the Outdoor Dining Policy within the SAP and User Guide. An approved deferment will allow the option for the appropriate officers to consider the encompassing of the ODD Policy with the SAP.

 

CONSULTATION & TIMING

 

Stakeholder Consultation

 

5.     The following stakeholder consultation has been undertaken in relation to this matter:

Date

Stakeholder

Stakeholder Comment

Council Officer Response

Responsibility

06/10/2020

Property Services, Bindy Begg, Manager

Informed that the Outdoor Dining Policy may be encompassed in the Street Activation Policy and as such will need to be workshopped with the Councillors

Paul Lyth - Group Manager

Regulatory Services Unit

 

Councillor Consultation

6.     The following Councillor consultation has been undertaken in relation to this matter:

Date

Councillor

Councillor Comment

Council Officer Response

Responsibility

30/09/2020

Councillors Issa, Davis and Tyrrell

Councillors agreed it was a sensible approach to postpone the workshop reviews

Paul Lyth - Group Manager

Regulatory Services Unit

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATION FOR COUNCIL

 

7.     The workshop review of the policies has no additional financial expense and will be completed as BAU and within allocated budget.

 

 

 

 

 

Paul Lyth

Group Manager Regulatory Services

 

Paul Perrett

Chief Financial Officer

 

John Warburton

Executive Director, City Assets & Operations

 

Bryan Hynes

Director Property & Place

 

Brett Newman

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

Attachments:

There are no attachments for this report.

 

REFERENCE MATERIAL

 


 

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14.1          FOR APPROVAL: Belmore Park Masterplan. 56


Council 9 November 2020                                                             Item 14.1

GREEN

ITEM NUMBER        14.1

SUBJECT                 FOR APPROVAL: Belmore Park Masterplan

REFERENCE           F2019/03574 - D07687401

REPORT OF            Manager Open Space and Natural Resources        

 

 

PURPOSE:

 

To seek Council’s endorsement for the public exhibition of the draft Belmore Park Masterplan Report (Attachment 1) with the intention to report back to Council following the completion of the public exhibition period.

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

(a)    That the draft Belmore Park Masterplan Report (Attachment 1) be placed on public exhibition for 28 days in the City of Parramatta Library, Council’s Customer Service Centre and on Council’s website.

 

(b)    That temporary signage be placed at Belmore Park advising of the public exhibition period.

 

(c)    That sporting user groups, associations, community groups, adjoining residents and members of the community who previously provided contact details for further project updates be directly notified of the exhibition period.

 

(d)    Further, that a report be submitted to Council upon the completion of the public exhibition period for consideration and assessment of the public submissions.

 

BACKGROUND

 

1.     At its meeting of 9 July 2018, Council resolved to develop a Masterplan for Belmore Park including options to establish a turf cricket wicket in the following resolution:

a.      That Council commit $120,000 in the 2019/20 Operational Plan for the development of a Masterplan for Belmore Park (encompassing Richie Benaud Oval) developed in consultation with the community and user groups and including options to establish a turf cricket wicket.

b.      That Council in-principle commit to establishing a turf cricket wicket at Richie Benaud Oval and allocate a budget of up to $350,000 to enable these works subject to a park Masterplan, confirmation of construction costs and possible funding contributions from the Parramatta District Cricket Club, Cricket NSW and/or other grants of at least 25% of the total cost.

c.      That Council allocates $60,000 per annum in additional funds to the Parks Maintenance Budget in the 2019/20 Operational Plan ongoing, to cover the additional costs of either in-house or specialist contractor management of the turf cricket area.

d.      Further, that Council delegates authority to the Lord Mayor and Chief Executive Officer to negotiate a Licence Agreement with the Parramatta District Cricket Club to use Richie Benaud Oval during the cricket season, with the agreed terms and conditions to be presented to Council in a separate report by December 2018.

2.     A draft Masterplan has now been prepared for Belmore Park North Parramatta.

3.     Belmore Park is located at 1A Pennant Hills Road North Parramatta and comprises 5 hectares of land. Belmore Park encompasses Richie Benaud Oval, a large, flat, turfed playing field.

4.       Belmore Park is situated within the Parramatta Ward. It is approximately 1.8km north of the Parramatta Train Station and lies on the northern edge of the Parramatta CBD.

5.     Belmore Park is Crown Land and was reserved for ‘Public Recreation’ in 1870. The land is zoned as RE1 Public Recreation with a small channelised creek (Brickfield Creek West) zoned as W1 Natural Waterways under the Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2011. Surrounding land uses are primarily R4 High Density Residential, but also R3 Medium Density Residential and R2 Low Density Residential.

6.     Belmore Park contains two recorded Aboriginal archaeological sites, and one locally listed heritage item (‘Horse Trough’). Parts of the park (particularly the northern border) are ‘sensitive areas’ of Aboriginal archaeology.

7.     Current infrastructure within Belmore Park includes a children’s playground, picnic tables, a synthetic cricket pitch, cricket nets, car parking bays on adjacent roads, walking paths, a sports pavilion/ amenities building and storage sheds. Car parking bays are well used by commuters due to their close proximity to Parramatta CBD and transport network.

8.     Belmore Park is an important community asset which will see greater community use as the surrounding population densities increase. This is represented in the Community Infrastructure Strategy 2020, which lists Belmore Park as a Key Project for future embellishment and upgrades to support healthy high density living. Improved sporting facilities on Richie Benaud Oval will also provide opportunities currently not provided within the Parramatta LGA, including a premier cricket facility suitable for hosting first grade matches.

 

ISSUES/OPTIONS/CONSEQUENCES

 

9.     The draft Masterplan was informed through a process of detailed investigation of the current park’s physical condition, community consultation, and technical analysis. The draft Masterplan report provides strategic guidance over a 10-15 year period to facilitate the development of Belmore Park as an active and passive recreation space for the community.

10.   The vision of the draft Masterplan is to establish Belmore Park as a unique and important recreation destination for Parramatta City. The park will become a premier cricket facility that celebrates local history and its unique setting. It will establish a diverse range of community and informal recreational opportunities to service the growing local population”. The draft Masterplan focuses on transforming the park into a premier cricket facility while supporting general open space upgrades across the site including;

a.  Enlargement and reconfiguration of Richie Benaud Oval to include:

i. A full sized cricket oval including a 6 pitch turf wicket table designed as a ‘Premier/ Regional’ ‘District Tier 3’ facility suitable for hosting Sydney 1st Grade matches.

ii. A full sized rectangular winter sports pitch suitable for football (soccer), rugby league or rugby union.

iii. A small sized rectangular sports pitch suitable for touch football or junior football codes.

iv. Sports field flood lighting.

v. Perimeter fence and circulation path.

b.  A 6 pitch, fully enclosed turf cricket practice facility (nets).

c.  A 4 pitch, fully enclosed synthetic turf cricket practice facility (nets) including roof structure for all weather use.

d.  Relocated and enlarged sporting pavilion building including community facilities and spectator seating.

e.  New park maintenance facility (shed/ storage areas) suitable for maintenance of turf wickets. Proposed maintenance facility to include public amenities for the nearby playground.

f.   Upgraded ‘district’ level playground.

g.  Upgraded park ancillary facilities including seating, picnic facilities, pedestrian pathways, native planting and outdoor fitness stations.

h.  Interpretation of local history including indigenous heritage and sporting greats including Richie Benaud.

These improvements are identified in the draft Masterplan (refer Attachment 2).

11.   A Staging and Implementation Plan has been prepared as part of the draft Masterplan report (page 24 of Attachment 1) which categorizes the works into multiple stages based on priority.  Further, pending adoption of the draft Masterplan report, it is proposed that works will be implemented progressively on the basis of priorities identified within the document.     

 

CONSULTATION & TIMING

 

Stakeholder Consultation

 

12.   The following stakeholder consultation has been undertaken in relation to this matter:

Date

Stakeholder

Stakeholder Comment

Council Officer Response

Responsibility

November 2019 - Present

Parramatta District Cricket Club and Cricket NSW

PDCC and Cricket NSW support the proposed draft Masterplan, including cricket facility provision and ‘hall of fame’.

 

The draft Masterplan has been developed in close consultation with Parramatta District Cricket Club and Cricket NSW.

 

As per advice from Cricket NSW, the draft Masterplan provides provision for installation of a ‘Premier/ District’ ‘Tier 3’ cricket facility suitable to host Sydney 1st grade cricket matches.

 

Stakeholder requested an indoor cricket training facility, however outdoor synthetic cricket nets with an all-weather roof structure have been provided as an agreed substitute as the site is unable to accommodate an additional building of this nature.

Open Space and Natural Resources and Recreation Facilities and Programs

November 2019 – April 2020

Football NSW and  Granville and Districts Soccer Football Association (GDSFA)

Football NSW and GDSFA seek to maximise the number of football pitches at the site, and have stated a preference for a layout which includes 2 x full sized football pitches.

 

Football NSW and GDSFA questioned the requirement for a 6 pitch turf wicket table, and stated a preference for turf wickets to not encroach on football pitches.

 

 

 

Existing site conditions (including areas of indigenous archaeology) restrict the area available for sports field development. The available area is too small to fit two full sized football pitches as per Football NSW guidelines.

 

The draft Masterplan makes provision for 1 x full sized football pitch and 1 x smaller pitch. The full sized pitch has been designed entirely off the turf wicket table. This will minimise risk to player safety and be beneficial to winter/ summer sport scheduling.

 

Open Space and Natural Resources and Recreation Facilities and Programs

November 2019 – April 2020

Parramatta Junior Eels Rugby League Club and Association

Junior Eels suggested a list of improvement works they would like to see such as; oval fencing, change rooms and playground upgrades.

 

All items of works requested are included within the draft Masterplan.

 

 

Open Space and Natural Resources and Recreation Facilities and Programs

November 2019 – April 2020

Parramatta District Cricket Association

PDCA supports upgrades, but is concerned Belmore Park will not be made available to their association following installation of a turf wicket.

 

The Association provided a list of suggested upgrade works including; a synthetic wicket, canteen facilities, change room requirements.

 

All items of works requested (excluding synthetic wicket on main oval) are included within the draft Masterplan.

 

Access to Belmore Park for formal activities will be subject to future leasing and hire agreements.

Open Space and Natural Resources and Recreation Facilities and Programs

April 2020

Dharug Strategic Management Group Ltd (DSMG)

DSMG have concerns archaeological sites could be impacted during construction and increased use of the park.

 

They have also requested Dharug presence and stories be recognised and celebrated in proposed works.

The draft Masterplan has been developed to provide protection for all known archaeological sites. Specific protection methodologies will be resolved at detail design phase with input from indigenous groups, heritage consultants, and approving bodies (e.g. OEH)

 

The draft Masterplan report proposes on site interpretation (signage/ artwork) to celebrate the Dharug connection with the site.

Open Space and Natural Resources

April 2020

The Social Canvas (TSC)

TSC proposed a number environmental and sustainability initiatives such as a community garden and bushland regeneration.

The draft Masterplan nominates a location for a community garden (pending future community support) and proposes planting locally native vegetation (to be managed as parkland). Some of TSC suggestions are not achievable due to the overarching vision of the site as a premier cricket facility.

 

Open Space and Natural Resources

16 March 2020 – 12 April 2020

Community consultation

 

Methods of engagement included:

·   Email sent to 9,632 ‘Our City, Your Say’ Panel members,

·   3,100 flyers distributed,

·   On-site signage,

·   4,321 Facebook post reaches,

·   Online video,

·   Dedicated webpage with 247 completed survey responses.

Key results of consultation include:

 

61% were very happy or happy with the draft Masterplan. Only 14% disliked or strongly dislike the draft Masterplan.

 

Top five requested park improvements:

1. Cricket nets for public use,

2. Better footpaths,

3. Improved car parking,

4. Community fitness equipment,

5. More park seating.

 

Overall results indicated a strong desire for cricket facilities at Belmore Park. The majority of negative feedback stated the proposal did not focus on cricket strongly enough.

The revised draft Masterplan has taken into consideration community feedback.

Open Space and Natural Resources

 

Councillor Consultation

13.   The following Councillor consultation has been undertaken in relation to this matter:

Date

Councillor

Councillor Comment

Council Officer Response

Responsibility

12 February 2020

Parramatta Ward Councillors

Project update provided at Ward Councillor Briefing:

·  Councillors approved draft concept plan for community consultation.

·  Councillors request draft Masterplan review car parking, connectivity to light rail and inclusion of a community garden.

·  Councillors request staff look into funding opportunities for implementation.

The draft Masterplan has addressed Ward Councillor feedback.

 

Open Space and Natural Resources

30 September 2020

Councillor Briefing Session

Project update and presentation of the draft Masterplan was provided to Councillors.

 

Councillor requested details about technical classification of cricket ground facilities, proposed sports field layouts and inclusion of spectator seating.

 

Councillors also enquired about future funding opportunities.

Detailed information regarding proposed cricket facilities has been provided to Councillors.

 

The draft Masterplan addresses other items raised.

 

Several ‘shovel ready’ projects to implement the Masterplan will be developed as part of the Masterplan detailed design phase. This will ensure that Council is ready to submit this project when Government grants become available.

 

Open Space and Natural Resources

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATION FOR COUNCIL

 

14.   The draft Masterplan works have an estimated total construction cost of $13.0m. However, it should be noted that the Masterplan report is a guiding document to be implemented progressively over a 10-15 year period as funding becomes available.

15.   The 9 July 2018 Council resolution commits $60,000 per annum operating budget increase for maintenance of the turf wicket once established. Due to additional facilities required, it is estimated an annual increase of approximately $150,000 will be required following completion of Stage 1 Works that will include the construction of turf wicket facilities. There is no budget commitment for the maintenance works at this stage as it is unknown when the turf wickets will be established. Any budget increase will need to be approved through the annual budgeting process.

16.   It is proposed implementation works will require funding from the Draft 7.11 Contribution Plans and future grant opportunities. $400,000 has been allocated under the 2020/21 Operational Plan (420014) for detailed design work on the basis of the 2018 Council resolution. This funding will ensure that Council has a ‘shovel ready’ project when grant opportunities present. No funding has been allocated within an existing Council budget for implementation works. Any funding will need to be approved through the annual budgeting process.

 

James Smallson

Manager Open Space and Natural Resources

 

Jim Stefan

Group Manager City Assets& Environment

 

Paul Perrett

Chief Financial Officer

 

John Warburton

Executive Director, City Assets & Operations

 

Brett Newman

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Attachments:

1

Draft Belmore Park Masterplan Report

41 Pages

 

2

Draft Belmore Park Masterplan

1 Page

 

 

 

REFERENCE MATERIAL

 


Item 14.1 - Attachment 1

Draft Belmore Park Masterplan Report

 





























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Draft Belmore Park Masterplan

 

 


 

Innovative

 

09 November 2020

 

17.1          FOR APPROVAL: Establishment of the 5/7 Parramatta Square Advisory Group............ 108

 

17.2          FOR APPROVAL: Response to Submissions and Amended Proposal Report for the Powerhouse Parramatta............................. 120

 

17.3          FOR APPROVAL: Draft Planning Strategy for North-East Planning Investigation Area....... 131

 

17.4          FOR APPROVAL: Gateway Request: Planning Proposal for land at 112 Wharf Road and 30 & 32 Waratah Street, Melrose Park and 82 Hughes Avenue, Ermington........................ 187

 

17.5          FOR APPROVAL: Post-exhibition: Planning Proposal, Development Control Plan and Planning Agreement for 12 Hassall Street, Parramatta................................................. 957


Council 9 November 2020                                                             Item 17.1

INNOVATIVE

ITEM NUMBER        17.1

SUBJECT                 FOR APPROVAL: Establishment of the 5/7 Parramatta Square Advisory Group

REFERENCE           F2016/06643 - D07669104

REPORT OF            Construction Manager        

 

 

PURPOSE:

 

The purpose of this report is for Council to approve the establishment of the 5 & 7 Parramatta Square Advisory Group as an advisory group of Council.

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

(a)    That Council approve the establishment of the 5 & 7 Parramatta Square Advisory Group as an advisory group of Council as outlined in this report.

 

(b)    That Council appoint the Lord Mayor of the day and up to three (3) current serving Councillors, along with the Director, Property & Place and Executive Director, Community Services to the 5 & 7 Parramatta Square Advisory Group for the period of the current Council term.

 

(c)    Further, that the Terms of Reference for the 5 & 7 Parramatta Square Advisory Group be adopted by Council as per Attachment 1 of this report.

 

BACKGROUND

 

1.     On 10 February 2020, Council resolved to:

a.     Appoint Built Pty Ltd to undertake the Design and Construction of 5 and 7 Parramatta Square;

b.     Approve the current Functional Brief for the 5 and 7 Parramatta Square Parramatta Square Project (5PS/7PS);

c.     Approve the current floor plans that reflect the user experience themes and primary functions outlined in the Functional Brief;

d.     Note that two (2) Council Workshops will be convened prior to September 2020 to provide further opportunity for feedback on the final design, including floor plans, as the design progresses from 70% through to 100% design completion;

e.     Approve the continued progression of the design and business planning to support the delivery of the Functional Brief;

f.      Ensure that in the finalisation of the design Smart City initiatives be taken into account, including but not be limited to; Furniture, Material, Customer Experience, Digital Experience, and holistic approach to the Parramatta Square project. The approach should reflect the Smart City Master Plan and Parramatta Square Smart City Plan that was previously developed. The interaction and integration of 5 & 7PS with the public domain elements (including signage, and art), city link, and other buildings should also be considered.

2.     Two (2) Councillor workshops as referenced in Paragraph 1(d) were held on 1 June 2020 and 26 August 2020 respectively.

3.     At the 1 June 2020 workshop Councillors were provided with a presentation that:

a.     Focused on the quality of interior design and finishes which:

i.      Outlined the vision for the interior design;

ii.      Identified the themes continued from the façade design;

iii.     Identified the connection to the public domain and counterpoint to surrounding commercial buildings;

iv.     Presented the materials palette and furniture selections, and;

b.     Summarised the outcomes of three (3) independent design and functionality reviews.

4.     At the 26 August 2020 workshop Councillors were provided with:

a.     An update on the progress of the added layers to interior design elements – Heritage Interpretation, Public Art, and Wayfinding;

b.     An update on Parramatta Town Hall interiors renovation scheme;

c.     A summary of media architect (Ramus) peer review and feedback on 5PS LED Media Screen and tessellated Façade Lighting.

5.     At the 26 August 2020 workshop it was recommended that a modified Governance Model for 5 & 7 Parramatta Square be explored that allows for increased engagement with Councillors across all aspects of the project to provide a platform for more frequent Councillor input into key decisions throughout the life of the project.

 

ISSUES/OPTIONS/CONSEQUENCES

 

6.     It is recommended that Council support the establishment of the 5 & 7 Parramatta Square Advisory Group as shown in the revised 5 & 7PS Governance Structure (Attachment 2).

7.     The objective of the 5 & 7 Parramatta Square Advisory Group as detailed in the Terms of Reference ( Attachment 1) is:

a.     Guide the continued progress of the current design, construction, and business readiness activities by;

b.     Providing detailed review to ensure recommendations meet the project aspirations and vision as set out in the 5 & 7 Parramatta Square Functional Brief referred to in Paragraph 1 (b), and as adopted by Council at the meeting of Council  held on 10 February 2020,and;

c.     Ensure that in the finalisation of the design that Smart City initiatives are taken into account, including but not be limited to; Furniture, Material, Customer Experience, Digital Experience, and holistic approach to the Parramatta Square project. The approach reflecting the Smart City Master Plan and Parramatta Square Smart City Plan that was previously developed, with;

d.     Consideration of the interaction and integration of 5 & 7 Parramatta Square with the public domain elements (including signage, and art), the proposed Civic Link, and other buildings in the precinct.

8.     The operation of the Advisory Group including membership, frequency of meetings and reporting requirements are detailed in the 5 & 7 Parramatta Square Advisory Group Terms of Reference (Attachment 1).

9.     A Councillor Workshop schedule, including the Property and Place bi-monthly updates, will be maintained to keep all Councillors informed of progress on all aspects of the 5 & 7 Parramatta Square Project.

10.   The 5 & 7 Parramatta Square Advisory Group will comprise such members as are appointed by Council from time to time including:

a.     the City of Parramatta Lord Mayor of the day;

b.     up to three (3) current serving City of Parramatta Councillors as nominated by Council as its representatives on this committee; 

c.     the Director, Property & Place and the Executive Director, Community Services;

d.     It is noted that any Councillor may attend meetings as observers and are permitted to participate to the extent permitted by the Chair (clause 4.4 of the Terms of Reference).

 

CONSULTATION & TIMING

 

Stakeholder Consultation

 

11.   The following stakeholder consultation has been undertaken in relation to this matter:

Date

Stakeholder

Stakeholder Comment

Council Officer Response

Responsibility

3 October 2020

Community Services Directorate: Christopher Snelling / Melissa Bugagi

Support the establishment of Group proposed to inform design and business planning activities

Proposed amendments to current paper incorporated

Property and Place

 

Councillor Consultation

12.   The following Councillor consultation has been undertaken in relation to this matter:

Date

Councillor

Councillor Comment

Council Officer Response

Responsibility

26 August 2020

Councillors present at 26 August Councillor Workshop

Increase opportunity for engagement with Councillors across all aspects of the project to provide a platform for more frequent Councillor input into key decisions throughout the life of the project

Establishment of Group as detailed in this Paper

Property and Place

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATION FOR COUNCIL

 

13.   There are no direct financial implications in relation to the establishment of the 5 & 7 Parramatta Square Advisory Group. Staff resourcing associated with the establishment of the Advisory Group, attendance at meetings and secretariat support will be from within existing operational budgets in the Property & Place directorate.

 

Boz Lukin

Construction Manager

 

Paul Perrett

Chief Financial Officer

 

Bryan Hynes

Executive Director Property & Place

 

Jon Greig

Executive Director Community Services

 

Brett Newman

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

Attachments:

1

5-7 Parramatta Square Advisory Group Terms of Reference

7 Pages

 

2

5PS Governance Structure

1 Page

 

 

 

REFERENCE MATERIAL

 


Item 17.1 - Attachment 1

5-7 Parramatta Square Advisory Group Terms of Reference

 

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Item 17.1 - Attachment 2

5PS Governance Structure

 


Council 9 November 2020                                                             Item 17.2

INNOVATIVE

ITEM NUMBER        17.2

SUBJECT                 FOR APPROVAL: Response to Submissions and Amended Proposal Report for the Powerhouse Parramatta

REFERENCE           NCA/2/2020 - D07700078

REPORT OF            City Transformation Manager        

 

 

PURPOSE:

 

The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval of a letter to Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (“DPIE”) in reply to Infrastructure NSW’s (the “Proponent”) ‘Response to Submissions and Amended Proposal Report’ for the Powerhouse Museum (“Response”).

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

(a)      That Council reaffirm its support for the Powerhouse Parramatta noting the significant investment in new cultural infrastructure, jobs and the economy of Sydney’s Central River City.

 

(b)      That Council note the Proponent’s Response seeks to retain St George’s Terraces and relocate Willow Grove, as an alternative to its demolition.

 

(c)      That Council note the Response does not include sufficient information on the method of relocation, future location or the impact of the heritage significance of Willow Grove to allow for an assessment of the proposed relocation.

 

(d)      That, if the Proponent’s final submission proposes to relocate Willow Grove, then Council conditionally support the relocation of Willow Grove, rather than its demolition, subject to an assessment of the method of relocation, future location and the impact of the heritage significance of Willow Grove.

 

(e)      That Council approve the letter (at Attachment 1) to the DPIE replying to the Response and note the letter includes:

a.  the conditional support set out above in paragraph (d);

b.  several design concerns including flooding impacts, the undercroft, the podium landscape and the public domain;

c.  other matters including Civic Link and the interface with Council land.

 

BACKGROUND

 

1.     An application was lodged by Infrastructure NSW in June 2020, with the DPIE for a State Significant Development seeking approval for the Powerhouse Parramatta.

2.     The application was placed on public exhibition between 9 June 2020 and 7 July 2020, and subsequently extended to 21 July 2020.

3.     Council officers prepared a submission in response to the State Significant Development proposal for Powerhouse Parramatta. The submission affirmed Council’s support for the Powerhouse Museum and raised a range of matters requiring further attention. Key considerations included the proposed response to; heritage, public domain, the undercroft and flooding. Clarification was also sought on other matters including property considerations for Council, ownership and maintenance of the public domain. Council’s submission sought to work collaboratively with the NSW State Government and the Design Integrity Panel to further refine the proposed museum design.

4.     Council’s submission was endorsed at an extraordinary meeting of Council on the 2 July 2020 as follows:

RECOMMENDATION PART 1: Support for Powerhouse Museum relocation to Parramatta

 

a)  That Council affirm its support for the relocation of the Powerhouse Museum to Parramatta given the significant benefits it will bring to Sydney’s Central River City, including:

a.  2,300 jobs during construction and 3,000 ongoing jobs; and

b.  It being a major investment in cultural infrastructure in Central and Western Sydney; and

c.  As a catalyst to begin rebalancing the social and cultural infrastructure within the Greater Sydney Area in support of the significant and rapid growth of Central and Western Sydney.  

 

RECOMMENDATION PART 2: EIS SUBMISSION

 

b)  That Council approve the Submission on the EIS and forward it to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE), noting the following key items:

i.   support for the relocation of the Powerhouse Museum to Parramatta;

ii.   a request for greater collaboration in the design of the scheme and to work with the NSW Government on the matters in the Submission;

iii.  the lack of consideration of heritage as a key element of the design;

iv.  the lack of integration of the scheme with the public domain;

v.  the lack of adequate consideration of and design for flooding impacts and the need for a superior flood responsive design;

vi.  the design’s contextual response to Civic Link and failure to meet the objectives of this key pedestrian spine;

vii. the inappropriateness of the design of the undercroft; and

viii. other matters, including the name of the museum, environmental management, biodiversity, sustainability and reflectivity, and traffic, parking and loading.

 

c)  That Council authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make any amendments of a non-policy and administrative nature that may arise during the finalisation of the Submission.

 

RECOMMENDATION PART 3: Willow Grove & St George’s Terraces

 

d)  That Council:

a.  note its prior resolutions to support the retention of Willow Grove and St George’s Terraces as part of the Powerhouse Museum design; and

b.  consider and, if approved, reaffirm its support for the retention of Willow Grove and St George’s Terraces and advise the DPIE in writing accordingly at the time of lodgment of the Submission on terms consistent with the resolution of 9 December 2019; and

c.  receive and note the draft minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee extraordinary meeting on 18 June 2020 and advise the DPIE accordingly at the time of lodgment of the Submission.

 

5.     The State Significant development proposal is currently under assessment by DPIE and will be determined by the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces.

6.     Following exhibition of the EIS and in response to the issues raised in Council’s submission, Council officers met with the Powerhouse Parramatta CEO to discuss further resolution of the concerns for the design as articulated in Council’s submission.  

 

ISSUES/OPTIONS/CONSEQUENCES

 

7.     A ‘Response to Submissions and Amended Proposal Report, Powerhouse Parramatta’ (“Response”) prepared by Ethos Urban on behalf of Infrastructure NSW, was submitted to DPIE on 8 October 2020 and is available, together with supplementary technical reports, on DPIE major projects website: (https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/project/26576)

8.     Council has an opportunity to provide a reply to the Response.

9.     The Response does not adequately address some of the issues raised in Council’s 2 July 2020 submission and/or the amended proposal raises other matters that require further consideration, including;

a.  Heritage

i. Proposal to relocate Willow Grove within the Parramatta area.

ii. Proposal to retain St Georges Terraces.

iii. The insufficient information provided with the application to enable satisfactory consideration of the proposal to relocate Willow Grove.

b.  Undercroft

i. Proposal to enclose the undercroft on the northern edge (located under the flood planning level) for flood conveyance leading to increased concerns regarding safety, programs, uses and activities within the undercroft of the building in a high hazard flood zone.

c.  Flooding

i. Changes to flood flow, potential velocities and impacts beyond the site to the surrounding river foreshore public domain as a result of enclosing the undercroft and creating a culvert.

d.  Public Domain

i. Universal accessibility of Civic Link connecting through the site from Phillip Street to the Parramatta River.

ii. The need for further consideration of the significant disconnect and transition between levels of the major riverfront public space and the river foreshore.

iii. Proposal to encourage vehicular access to the museum site (contrary to the Parramatta City River Strategy) via River foreshore, Council-owned, recreational land.

iv. Reliance on a (flood-prone) mechanical lift, accessed via a newly proposed foreshore car park, to provide DDA compliant access from the river foreshore to the museum.

e.  Civic Link

i. Proposal for the greater extent of the Civic Link to be 20m wide (if not greater) and open to the sky, with the exception of the proposed narrowing to 11.5m for a length of 11.3m  

ii. Proposed stairs at the terminus of Civic Link and the river foreshore interface affecting fully public and universal access.

f.   Property

i. New works proposed beyond the Powerhouse Parramatta site on Council-owned land including a new extension to George Khattar Lane along the foreshore and provision of a riverfront car park to facilitate accessible entry to the Museum via the foreshore on Council owned land.

ii. Ongoing lack of clarity regarding interface with Council land, future ownership and maintenance of the public domain.

iii. Further discussion with the State Government is required to confirm property matters associated with the interface between Powerhouse Parramatta and Council land, including rights of way.

g.  Bus Parking

i. Limited provision for bus parking correlated with the anticipated number of expected daily visitors, in particular school groups and seniors.

10.   Council at its meeting on 12 October 2020 resolved:

That Council receive a report examining the possible relocation of Willow Grove and St George’s Terrace in light of recent State Government announcements.

11.   The requested report will be provided to Council once details relating to the methodology of relocation, identification of the future location and the impact of the heritage significance of Willow Grove are made available by the State Government.

 

CONSULTATION & TIMING

 

12.   Council’s reply to the Response is due with the DPIE by 13 November 2020.  This is an extension from the originally advised date of the 26 October 2020.

 

Stakeholder Consultation

 

13.   The following stakeholder consultation has been undertaken in relation to this matter:

Date

Stakeholder

Stakeholder Comment

Council Officer Response

Responsibility

August and September 2020

 

Council officers and Infrastructure NSW / Powerhouse CEO

In response to Council’s submission, INSW and Powerhouse CEO met with Council Officers to further discuss the concerns raised for flooding, landscape design and heritage interpretation.

 

 

 

Council Officers reiterated opportunities for improved resolutions for the design and the concerns for safety related to the undercroft, flooding and the interface with the public domain, accessibility and heritage and art interpretation

Executive Director City Planning and Design

22 October 2020

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Committee reaffirmed its position opposing the relocation of Willow Grove.  Considered that relocation to North Parramatta as out of context with current riverside location.

Noted

Executive Director City Planning and Design

 

Councillor Consultation

14.   The following Councillor consultation has been undertaken in relation to this matter:

 

Date

Councillor

Councillor Comment

Council Officer Response

Responsibility

22 October 2020 (Email to all Councillors informing of Response to Submission and Amended Proposal report and inviting initial feedback)

All Cllrs

Feedback from Cllr Davis - relating to the undercroft, landscape design of embankment, proposed use of Council land for point to point drop off and accessible parking, overland flow path and evacuation, Civic Link width, foreshore land dedication, bus parking, loss of heritage value of relocation of Willow Grove, and lack of sufficient information relating to retention of St George’s Terraces.  

Matters addressed in letter

Executive Director City Planning and Design

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATION FOR COUNCIL

 

15.   There are no financial implications associated with sending a letter to the DPIE in reply to the Response on the Powerhouse Museum.

 

Kelly van der Zanden

Group Manager City Design

 

Paul Perrett

Chief Financial Officer

 

Jennifer Concato

Executive Director City Planning and Design

 

Brett Newman

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

Attachments:

1

Attachment 1 – Draft letter to DPIE on Powerhouse Museum

5 Pages

 

 

 

REFERENCE MATERIAL

 


Item 17.2 - Attachment 1

Attachment 1 – Draft letter to DPIE on Powerhouse Museum

 

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Council 9 November 2020                                                             Item 17.3

INNOVATIVE

ITEM NUMBER        17.3

SUBJECT                 FOR APPROVAL: Draft Planning Strategy for North-East Planning Investigation Area

REFERENCE           F2020/01908 - D07679908

REPORT OF            Team Leader –Land Use Planning       

 

 

PURPOSE:

 

To seek Council endorsement of a Draft Planning Strategy for the North-East Planning Investigation Area for the purposes of public exhibition to seek community and stakeholder feedback on six (6) built form options. 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

(a)    That Council endorse the Draft Planning Strategy for the North-East Planning Investigation Area provided at Attachment 1 for the purposes of public exhibition (noting that it contains six (6) built form options).

 

(b)    That the Draft Planning Strategy for the North-East Planning Investigation Area (PIA) be publicly exhibited for a minimum period of 28 days and that Council use the following engagement tools and methods at a minimum:

i.    Notification letters to landowners and occupiers (including owners and occupiers of individual apartments within strata buildings) inside the North-East PIA boundary; and landowners and occupiers within a 200m buffer of the North-East PIA boundary;

ii.    Consultation with Council’s Heritage Advisory Committee;

iii.   Consultation with relevant public authorities, including the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE), Transport for NSW and the NSW Heritage Office;

iv.   Copy of the exhibition documents at Council’s Customer Service Centre and Parramatta Library;

v.   Public notice on City of Parramatta corporate website, and ‘Participate Parramatta’ City of Parramatta Council website; and

vi.   Free text response to enable an online submission.

 

(c)    That Council delegate authority to the CEO to correct any minor anomalies or errors of a non-policy and administrative nature relating to the Draft Planning Strategy prior to exhibition.

 

(d)    Further, that a subsequent report be prepared to Council detailing the outcomes of the public exhibition period, the findings of the economic feasibility study and an assessment of the built form options against the weighted assessment criteria described in Section 7 of the Draft Planning Strategy, together with an updated Draft Planning Strategy (including a single recommended option).

 

BACKGROUND

 

1.     On 25 November 2019, Council considered a report on the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal (Planning Proposal) and resolved to defer a number of areas, including an area now known as the “North-East Planning Investigation Area”, from the broader Planning Proposal boundary for future planning consideration as part of the Planning Investigation Area (‘PIA’) work identified in the Parramatta CBD Planning Strategy (2015) as shown in Figure 1

2.    
Figure 1: The North-East Planning Investigation Area in relation to the wider Parramatta CBD area and surrounding context.

The properties within the North-East PIA are located between the land parcels fronting Church Street to the west and the Sorrell Street Heritage Conservation Area (HCA) to the east in Parramatta/North Parramatta, and extends from Isabella Street in the north to Ross Street in the south as shown in Figure 2

Figure 2 – North-East Planning Investigation Area – Study Area

 

3.     There are 25 sites within the study area of the North-East PIA, including:

a.  7 dwelling houses;

b.  2 residential flat buildings in single ownership;

c.  1 commercial strata building; and

d.  15 strata plan residential flat buildings.

4.     The dominant existing building type in the study area are residential flat buildings. Of the 17 existing residential flat buildings in the study area:

a.  5 are from 1960s;

b.  6 are from 1970s;

c.  3 are from 1980s;

d.  1 is from 1990s; and

e.  2 are from 2000s.

5.     On 9 June 2020, Council considered a report on a site-specific Planning Proposal at 23-27 Harold Street, North Parramatta (within the study area) and resolved as follows:

a) That as a result of Council’s resolution of 25 November 2019 to excise areas currently zoned R4 High Density Residential from the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal, Council defer progressing the Planning Proposal that is the subject of this report until Council has adopted a planning strategy for the planning investigation area containing the subject site.

b) That Council note that work on the planning investigation area between Church Street and the Sorrell Street Heritage Conservation Area will be the subject of a Councillor workshop before a draft planning strategy is reported to Council for its consideration in October 2020, for the purposes of public exhibition.

6.     On 7 October 2020, preliminary findings and analysis undertaken to inform a Draft Planning Strategy for the North-East Planning Investigation Area were presented at a Councillor Workshop. Six (6) built form options were illustrated with floor space ratios (FSRs) ranging between 0.8:1 and 6:1 as shown in Figures 4 to 9 below. 

 

DRAFT PLANNING STRATEGY

 

7.     The Draft Planning Strategy for the North-East PIA at Attachment 1 provides an analysis of the area and its context, and also illustrates six (6) built form options for community feedback.  The final preferred option will be determined in the post-exhibition period using weighted assessment criteria, once Council has considered all community feedback and undertaken further analysis.

8.     The weighted assessment criteria are detailed in Section 7 of the Draft Planning Strategy for the North-East PIA and are categorised as follows:

a.  Context and Neighbourhood Character (20%);

b.  Built Form and Scale (20%);

c.  Heritage Relationships (20%);

d.  Strategic Planning (20%);

e.  Land Use and Transport Integration (15%); and

f.   Economic Feasibility (5%).

The further technical analysis will include a separate economic feasibility study for the precinct, which will consider the nature of existing development and the proposed built form options. This is discussed in greater detail later in this report under the heading ‘Economic Considerations’.  The final Planning Strategy will guide site-specific planning proposals in the PIA.

9.     The key objective of the Draft Planning Strategy is to establish a suitable transition between the proposed high rise zone on Church Street (under the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal) and low rise development in the Sorrell Street HCA (under existing planning controls). The Strategy needs to respond to opportunities presented in the precinct, including a new light rail stop, so as to encourage urban renewal and better land use-transport integration, but it also needs to respect the adjoining low-scale HCA. Preparation of the Draft Planning Strategy is particularly relevant to the following Policy Directions from Council’s Local Strategic Planning Statement

·   P8 - Identify and consider opportunities for zoning and land use change in response to committed public transport connections.

·   P31 – Support the design and planning of Growth Precincts and Housing Diversity Precincts that commemorates the history of the site or locality to provide a link between past and future generations.

Built form options

10.   The six built form options in the Draft Planning Strategy at Attachment 1 consider planning, urban design, heritage and overshadowing analysis undertaken to inform the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal (given the PIA was previously part of that proposal), previous Council resolved positions for the study area and also site-specific Planning Proposals. Importantly, new site analysis and urban design modelling has also been undertaken to inform the Draft Planning Strategy and these options.

11.   The FSRs for the six built form options represent a range between the existing FSR control of 0.8:1 under Parramatta LEP 2011 and the highest FSR of 6:1 recommended in a heritage study (see discussion below).

12.   This report recommends seeking community feedback on the six built form options illustrated in Figures 4 to 9 in this report. The rationale for this is given the North-East PIA is located in between a proposed high rise zone on Church Street and a low scale HCA, careful consideration is needed of the transition in built form in this area, so a range of FSRs helps to illustrate this for community feedback.

Heritage and Overshadowing Studies that informed the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal 

13.   The first heritage study prepared by Urbis in 2015 recommended an FSR of 3:1 for the area now known as the North-East PIA, with 6:1 FSRs (generally) along Church Street and 0.8:1 FSR for the Sorrell Street HCA. 

14.   On the 14 December 2015, Council considered a report on the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal including the Urbis heritage study and resolved for the North-East PIA to have an FSR of 6:1, with 6:1 FSRs (generally) along Church Street and 0.6:1 FSR for the Sorrell Street HCA. 

15.   The second heritage study prepared by Hector Abraham Architects (HAA) in 2017 was undertaken in response to matters raised by DPIE for site-specific planning proposals within the interface areas.  Interface areas within the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal boundary were generally located on the CBD fringe areas surrounding the core, and included the North-East PIA.  The HAA study recommended an FSR of 6:1 for the study area, with 6:1 FSRs (generally) along Church Street and 0.6:1 FSR for the Sorrell Street HCA. This recommendation was supported by Council on 10 July 2017. 

16.   The Gateway Determination issued by DPIE for the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal in December 2018 included a condition requiring cumulative overshadowing analysis of solar access to the southern Heritage Conservation Areas (HCAs).  These included the Harris Park [West] HCA, the Experiment Farm HCA, the Tottenham Street HCA with the condition requiring these areas to receive a minimum of two hours’ direct sunlight between 9am and 3pm at midwinter (21 June). Pursuant to feedback from a previous Council workshop, testing was also undertaken on the North Parramatta and Sorrell Street HCAs.

17.   The overshadowing analysis undertaken by Council indicated that land parcels in the North Parramatta and Sorrell Street HCAs could meet the minimum sunlight access threshold in the Gateway determination condition.  This was due to the generally lower incentive height of building controls north of the river combined with their location at the northern fringes of the CBD Planning Proposal area, which were not as impacted by shadows being cast. Therefore, heights and FSRs for this area were not required to be lowered to meet this condition at that time. 

Site-Specific Planning Proposals (SSPPs)

18.   There are two SPPPs that are relevant to the consideration of the built form outcomes for the North-East PIA, being the SSPP at 470 Church Street (adjacent to the PIA) and the SSPP at 23-27 Harold Street (within the PIA). These sites are as shown in Figure 3 below. 

 

Figure 3 – Site-specific Planning Proposals within and adjacent to the Study Area

 

19.   The changes to the planning controls sought via the SSPP for 470 Church Street of an FSR of 6:1 and height of 80 metres (25 storeys) were endorsed by Council on 9 December 2019 and are now at the finalisation stage, nearing completion. This site is located just outside the North-East PIA adjacent to its western boundary.

20.   The SSPP for 23-27 Harold Street is seeking an amendment to the planning controls to allow an FSR of 6:1 and height of 70 metres (22 storeys).  On the 9 June 2020, Council considered a report on the SSPP and resolved to defer progressing the SSPP until Council had adopted a Planning Strategy for the PIA containing the subject site. This site is located within the North-East PIA.

Planning and urban design challenges

21.   Given the precinct’s location in between a proposed high rise corridor on Church Street (under the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal) and low scale built form in the Sorrell Street HCA, there are a number of competing strategic priorities which ultimately may influence its future. These competing strategic priorities result in cases that can be made for both higher and lower built forms in this precinct, which are summarised generally below.

22.   The case for higher built forms is summarised as follows:

a.  Close to Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal area (with 80m height and 6:1 FSR on Church Street).

b.  Close to new Fennell Street Light Rail Stop – opportunity for better land use/transport integration.

c.  More likely to encourage urban renewal, given high concentration of existing older style, strata-subdivided residential flat buildings.

23.   The case for lower built forms is summarised as follows:

a.  Close proximity to the Sorrell Street HCA.

b.  Mid-block sites – high-rise likely to adversely impact neighbours.

c.  Allows for a better visual transition between the CBD edge and the Heritage Conservation Area.

24.   The planning controls for the six built form options presented in the Draft Planning Strategy for the North-East PIA are summarised in Table 1 below, as follows:

Table 1: The FSRs and heights of the six (6) built form options in the Draft Planning Strategy for the North-East PIA

Option

FSR

Height

Maximum Height with Design Excellence (DE)*

Option 1

0.8:1 (existing as per PLEP 2011)

11m (existing as per PLEP 2011)

-

Option 2

2:1

28m (8 storeys)

-

Option 3

3:1 plus DE

40m (12 storeys)

46m (14 storeys)

Option 4

4:1 plus DE

54m (17 storeys)

62.1m (20 storeys)

Option 5

5:1 plus DE

67m (20 storeys)

77.1m (23 storeys)

Option 6^

6:1 plus DE

80m (25 storeys)

92m (29 storeys)

*Note: Draft amendments to clause 7.10 in PLEP 2011 under the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal propose a design completion be required where a building is proposed to be 40m or higher and 15% bonus FSR and height be awarded if Design Excellence (DE) is achieved. 

^Note: In relation to Option 6 (FSR 6:1), the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal also allows development with an FSR of 6:1 or greater to access a 5% ‘high performing buildings’ (HPB) bonus FSR (subject to minimum site area and width requirements). If development was to do this, 1-2 additional floors might be able to be achieved, however this would still need to be contained within the maximum 92m DE height (as the HPB bonus does not apply to height, only FSR). For consistency, application of a HPB bonus has not been modelled in this analysis for Option 6, although if it were to be added, its impacts would be marginal.   

Economic Considerations

25.   The focus of this Draft Planning Strategy is to seek community feedback on the built form options and acknowledging the work undertaken in previous heritage studies. The land economics of the built form options will be subject to detailed economic feasibility analysis given the high concentration of land parcels (60%) that contain strata-subdivided residential flat buildings. This can represent challenges for redevelopment given the involvement of multiple land owners and the need to acquire individual apartments in order to secure a development site. Prior to finalising the Draft Planning Strategy, Council will undertake an economic feasibility study so as to ensure this issue is also addressed and considered in determining a preferred built form option for the precinct.

Illustration of the built form options

26.   Figures 4 to 9 below illustrate the six built form options in line with the planning controls detailed in Table 1 above. The Draft Planning Strategy at Attachment 1 contains each of these options, as well as further details and illustrations of each option, and provides background information about the urban design modelling that generated the illustrations.  The buildings coloured white in each figure indicate the possible built form outcomes in line with the draft planning controls in the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal recently on public exhibition. This area is outside of, but directly adjacent to, the PIA. 

27.   Option 1 (Figure 4) illustrates the built forms that closely reflect the current planning controls in the Parramatta LEP 2011 - these buildings are coloured blue in that figure.  Options 2 to 6 (Figures 5 to 9) illustrate possible planning controls – these buildings are coloured dark grey in each of those figures.  The additional height that is possible for each building (Options 3 to 6) where design excellence is awarded is included in the building heights in the images and shown as translucent grey. 

 

Figure 4 – Option 1 – FSR 0.8:1Aerial view over Victoria Road looking north-west

 

 

Figure 5 – Option 2 – FSR 2:1Aerial view over Victoria Road looking north-west

 

Figure 6 – Option 3 – FSR 3:1Aerial view over Victoria Road looking north-west

 

Figure 7 – Option 4 – FSR 4:1Aerial view over Victoria Road looking north-west

 

Figure 8 – Option 5 – FSR 5:1Aerial view over Victoria Road looking north-west

 

Figure 9 – Option 6 – FSR 6:1Aerial view over Victoria Road looking north-west

 

CONSULTATION & TIMING

 

Councillor Consultation

28.   A Councillor workshop on the Draft Planning Strategy and the built form options was held on 7 October 2020. This workshop was held in accordance with Council’s resolution of 9 June 2020 in relation to this matter. The feedback received at the workshop has been considered by Council officers in preparing both this report and the Draft Planning Strategy and is summarised in the table below.

Date

Councillor

Councillor Comment

Council Officer Response

Responsibility

7 October 2020

Councillor workshop

·   General questions about previous heritage studies

·   General questions and clarification sought about the built form options, including application of the design excellence bonus

·   Discussion about consultation methodology

Councillor feedback noted and incorporated into the Council report and Draft Planning Strategy, including amending the images to clarify the design excellence bonus and specifying the consultation program

Group Manager City Planning

 

Community/Stakeholder Consultation

29.   Subject to endorsement by Council, the Draft Planning Strategy for the North-East PIA at Attachment 1 will be placed on public exhibition for a minimum period of 28 days. The Draft Planning Strategy will include all six (6) built form options as articulated in this report, to enable the community and other stakeholders to have their say on the full range of built form outcomes for this area prior to Council making a decision on the matter.

30.   Public exhibition will include the following engagement tools and methods at a minimum:

a.  Notification letters to landowners and occupiers (including owners and occupiers of individual apartments within strata buildings) inside the North-East PIA boundary; and landowners and occupiers within a 200m buffer of the North-East PIA boundary;

b.  Consultation with Council’s Heritage Advisory Committee;

c.  Consultation with relevant public authorities, including the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE), Transport for NSW and the NSW Heritage Office;

d.  Copy of the exhibition documents at Council’s Customer Service Centre and Parramatta Library;

e.  Public notice on City of Parramatta corporate website, and ‘Participate Parramatta’ City of Parramatta Council website; and

f.   Free text response to enable an online submission.

31.   Following the public exhibition period, Council will consider all feedback received and undertake further technical analysis, including a separate economic feasibility study for the precinct, which will consider the nature of existing development and the proposed built form options. Council will also do an assessment of the options using the weighted assessment criteria described in Section 7 of the Draft Planning Strategy for the North-Est PIA. This work will then inform a final, preferred option for the PIA. It is intended that the outcomes of the exhibition will be reported to Council in early-mid 2021.

32.   Once a final Planning Strategy has been adopted by Council, this will then guide site-specific planning proposals for sites within the PIA. Such site-specific planning proposals are likely to require their own supporting technical studies.

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATION FOR COUNCIL

 

33.   Preparation of this report and the Draft Planning Strategy, including the built form options, has been undertaken internally by Council officers within existing staff budgets.

34.   Costs associated with the exhibition and finalisation of the Draft Planning Strategy will be covered by the existing City Planning Unit budget for 2020/21. This includes the cost of undertaking a separate economic feasibility study.

 

Janelle Scully

Team Leader –Land Use Planning

 

Roy Laria

Land Use Planning Manager

 

David Birds

Group Manager, City Planning

 

Jennifer Concato

Executive Director City Planning and Design

 

Paul Perrett

Chief Financial Officer

 

Brett Newman

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

Attachments:

1

Council Report - North-East PIA - Draft Strategy - FINAL for Council report 221020

43 Pages

 

 

 

REFERENCE MATERIAL

 


Item 17.3 - Attachment 1

Council Report - North-East PIA - Draft Strategy - FINAL for Council report 221020

 

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Council 9 November 2020                                                             Item 17.4

INNOVATIVE

ITEM NUMBER        17.4

SUBJECT                 FOR APPROVAL: Gateway Request: Planning Proposal for land at 112 Wharf Road and 30 & 32 Waratah Street, Melrose Park and 82 Hughes Avenue, Ermington

REFERENCE           RZ/1/2020 -   D07680403

APPLICANT/S          Holdmark Property Group

OWNERS                 Holdmark Property Group

REPORT OF            Senior Project Officer Land Use Planning

 

Development applications considered by Sydney central city planning panel Nil

 

PURPOSE

 

To seek Council’s endorsement to forward the Planning Proposal for land at 112 Wharf Road, 30 and 32 Waratah Street, Melrose Park and 82 Hughes Avenue, Ermington to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment with a request to issue a Gateway determination.

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

 

(a)    That Council approve the Planning Proposal at Attachment 1 for the purposes of it being forwarded to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) to request the issuing of a Gateway Determination which seeks to amend Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2011 by:

 

1.     Rezoning 112 Wharf Road, 32 Waratah Street and 82 Hughes Avenue from IN1 General Industrial to part R4 High Density Residential and part RE1 Public Recreation.

 

2.     Rezoning 30 Waratah Street from IN1 General Industrial to RE1 Public Recreation.

 

3.     Amending the maximum building height from 12m to a combination of 34m, 45m and 77m (approximately 8, 12 and 22 storeys respectively).

 

4.     Amending the Floor Space Ratio (FSR) on the East site from 1:1 to 1.66:1.

 

5.     Amending the FSR on the West site from 1:1 to 1.79:1.

 

6.     Inserting a site-specific provision in Part 6 Additional local provisions – generally of PLEP 2011 and amending the Additional Local Provisions map to include the land to ensure:

 

6. 1  That design excellence provisions be applicable to buildings of 55m and above in height without the provision of bonuses.

 

6.2   A minimum of 1,000m2 of non-residential floor space is to be provided within the site to serve the local retail and commercial needs of the incoming population.

 

7.     Amending the Land Reservation Acquisition map to reflect areas of open space to be dedicated to Council.

 

8.     Inserting provisions into PLEP 2011 to ensure that the number of dwellings approved at the development application stage aligns with the delivery of the required infrastructure as identified by Council and in the Transport Management and Accessibility Plan (TMAP) as per the implementation plans endorsed by Council on 12 August 2019.

 

9.     Amending Schedule 1 Additional Permitted Uses to permit ‘food and drink premises’ in the R4 High Density Residential zone.

 

(b)    That the Planning Proposal be forwarded to the DPIE for a Gateway determination.

 

(c)    That a site-specific Development Control Plan (DCP) be prepared and reported to Council prior to formal exhibition of the Planning Proposal.

 

(d)    That Council delegates authority to the CEO to commence negotiations to enter into a planning agreement with the applicant in relation to infrastructure provision required to support the proposal and that any planning agreement entered into is:

1.     in addition to developer contributions payable; and

2.     reported to Council prior to public exhibition.

 

(e)    That the site-specific DCP and Planning Agreement be publicly exhibited concurrently with the Planning Proposal should Gateway determination be issued.

 

(f)     That Council advises the DPIE that the Chief Executive Officer will not be seeking to exercise the plan-making delegations for this Planning Proposal as authorised by Council on 26 November 2012.

 

(g)    That Council note the Local Planning Panel’s advice to Council is in support of the Planning Proposal (refer to Attachment 1), which is consistent with the Council Officer’s recommendation in the report.

 

(h)    Further, that Council delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to correct any minor anomalies of a non-policy and administrative nature that may arise during the plan-making process.

 

 


 

 

SUMMARY

 

1.     This report seeks Council’s endorsement to forward a Planning Proposal for land at 112 Wharf Road, 30 Waratah Street and 32 Waratah Street, Melrose Park and 82 Hughes Avenue, Ermington in accordance with the recommendations outlined in this report to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) for a Gateway determination.

 

2.     The Planning Proposal seeks to amend Parramatta Local Environmental Plan (PLEP) 2011 to enable non-industrial development on these sites in the form of high density residential and public open space uses, generally in accordance with the adopted Melrose Park Southern Structure Plan (Southern Structure Plan) adopted by Council on 16 December 2019. Should the Planning Proposal proceed then approximately 1,925 units could potentially be delivered on the site with building heights ranging from 8 storeys to 22 storeys.

 

3.     The Planning Proposal also seeks to amend Schedule 1 – Additional Permitted Uses to permit ‘food and drink’ premises on the site. Further, the Proposal seeks to introduce Design Excellence provisions into PLEP 2011 applicable to buildings 55m and above in height with no FSR and height bonuses.

 

4.     The Planning Proposal has been assessed against the Council adopted structure plan and is considered acceptable by Council officers to proceed to Gateway determination. It is recommended that a site-specific DCP be prepared to address the specific built form requirements, and that a planning agreement be entered into between the developer and Council to ensure the infrastructure needs of the precinct are addressed.

 


 

SITE DESCRIPTION

 

5.     The southern precinct is bound by Hope Street to the north, Wharf Road to the east, Parramatta River to the south and Atkins Road to the west. It is located approximately 6km east of the Parramatta CBD and adjoins the Ryde Local Government Area (LGA).

 

6.     The sites subject to this Planning Proposal are located on the eastern and western sides of the southern precinct. The eastern site, which relates to 112 Wharf Road and 30 and 32 Waratah Street is approximately 42,692m2 (4.2ha) in area and is located to the south of Melrose Park Public School. The western site is approximately 51,607m2 (5.1ha) and bound by Hughes Avenue to the east, Parramatta River to the south, Atkins Road to the west and 71 Atkins Road and 80 Hughes Avenue along the northern boundary. These sites are referred to as “East” and “West” respectively in this report (see Figure 1).

 

7.     The sites are currently largely developed and occupied by a variety of industrial premises. The East site includes pharmaceutical, engineering and plastics manufacturing. The West site includes purpose-built pharmaceutical manufacturing buildings. Surrounding land uses include low density residential in both the Parramatta and Ryde LGAs to the west and east, Parramatta River to the south and industrial land between both sites. These two sites comprise of approximately 9.4ha of the 19ha southern precinct, which equates to approximately 49% of the land area under Holdmark’s ownership.

 

Figure 1. Sites subject to this Planning Proposal

 

 


 

BACKGROUND

 

8.     Council adopted the Parramatta Employment Lands Strategy (ELS) at its meeting of 11 July 2016, which identified the Melrose Park industrial area precinct as being a Structure Plan precinct and suitable for redevelopment for non-industrial uses.

 

9.     In May 2016, a Planning Proposal was lodged for the Holdmark East site, however this was not progressed due to the requirement within the adopted ELS to first prepare a structure plan for the precinct before any planning proposals could be progressed.

 

10.   Council endorsed the draft Southern Structure Plan for public exhibition on 24 June 2019 and the draft Plan was exhibited from 14 August to 10 September 2019. Following exhibition, a revised version of the draft Plan was considered and adopted by Council on 16 December 2019.

 

11.   As a result, the applicant lodged a revised Planning Proposal with Council reflecting the requirements of the adopted Southern Structure Plan and incorporating an additional site at 82 Hughes Avenue. This report considers the revised planning proposal that was lodged with Council on 11 May 2020 and considered by the Local Planning Panel (LPP) on 29 September 2020.

 

DESCRIPTION OF PLANNING PROPOSAL

 

12.   The Planning Proposal seeks to amend PLEP 2011 to enable redevelopment for high density residential, public open space and some retail/commercial uses on the sites, and applies to two separate sites within the southern precinct. Refer to Table 1 below for a summary of the existing and proposed controls.

 

13.   The Planning Proposal also seeks to amend Schedule 1 Additional Permitted Uses of PLEP 2011 to permit ‘food and drink premises’ in the R4 High Density Residential zone. The intention of this amendment is to enable street-level activation by allowing restaurants and cafes to operate on the ground floor of buildings located on the East and West sites along the waterfront of Parramatta River.

 

Table 1. Summary of current and proposed planning controls

 

EAST SITE

WEST SITE

 

112 Wharf Road

30 Waratah Street

32 Waratah Street

82 Hughes Avenue

Current Zone

IN1 General Industrial

Proposed Zone

Part R4 High Density Residential, part RE1 Public Recreation

RE1 Public Recreation

Part R4 High Density Residential, part RE1 Public Recreation

Part R4 High Density Residential, part RE1 Public Recreation

Current FSR

1:1

1:1

Proposed FSR

1.66:1

1.78:1

Current height limit

12m

12m

Proposed Height limit

Ranging between 8 storeys (34m), 12 storeys (45m) and 22 storeys (77m)

Potential dwelling yield per site

835 units

1,090 units

Total potential dwelling yield

1,925

Non-residential floor space component

500m2

500m2

 

 

PLANNING PROPOSAL ASSESSMENT

 

14.   The Planning Proposal is consistent with Council’s adopted Employment Lands Strategy (ELS), Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) and Local Housing Strategy (LHS). Further details on this assessment is contained within the LPP report and part 3 of the Planning Proposal at Attachment 1.

 

15.   This Planning Proposal has been prepared using the adopted Southern Structure Plan to inform the proposed built form and densities on the sites. The proposed land use zones on the site are considered appropriate and consistent with the recommendation of the ELS in that the sites have been identified as being suitable for redevelopment for non-industrial uses. Refer to the LPP report for maps showing the proposed zones, FSRs and building heights on the sites.

 

16.   The Proposal is considered to be consistent with the Southern Structure Plan with the exception of the proposed building heights, where some variation is proposed. The Proposal seeks to increase the maximum 20 storeys identified in the Southern Structure Plan to 22 storeys on the East site, and proposes an increase from 18 storeys to 20 storeys on the West site. The locations of the towers will remain on the inner parts of the sites to maximise the distance between existing low density residential areas. The proposed height variations have been reviewed by Council’s City Design Unit and it is considered that these variations will achieve a better built form outcome on the site, and improve amenity for future residents, as they allow for greater building separation and larger internal courtyards. Importantly, the Planning Proposal is consistent with the adopted Structure Plan in relation to FSRs, and no increase in density other than that identified in the Structure Plan is being sought. Refer to Figures 2 and 3 which show the proposed indicative built forms on the East and West sites. Further detail on the urban design assessment is contained within the LPP report.

 

Figure 2. Proposed indicative East site scheme

 

Figure 3. Proposed indicative West site scheme

 

17.   It is recommended that a design excellence clause be introduced into PLEP 2011 requiring a design competition process to be undertaken on development lots where buildings exceeding 55m are proposed. It is also recommended that no height and FSR bonuses be awarded on these sites due to concerns relating to the cumulative impacts on the overall density of the precinct. The proposed built form has undergone urban design testing to ensure that it can comply with the requirements of the State Government’s Apartment Design Guide (ADG) and that amenity issues such as overshadowing are not compromised. It is also considered that the density proposed in the Planning Proposal is at the upper limit of acceptability for the precinct and therefore any further increase in the form of building height and FSR bonuses would result in an unacceptable density, and compromise the ability of the redevelopment to achieve the desired design outcome. This is consistent with the approach taken in the northern precinct and drafted provisions within the Melrose Park North Planning Proposal.

 

18.   As with the northern precinct, it is important that infrastructure is delivered to support the number of dwellings proposed in the precinct. This involves the inclusion of an alternative implementation plan in PLEP 2011 to that included in the Transport Management and Accessibility Plan (TMAP) that has been prepared for the precinct, which will address density control by restricting the number of dwellings in the precinct should the bridge to Wentworth Point with light rail or equivalent bus service and Sydney West Metro not be delivered. Further detail is provided in the LPP report. Should the bridge to Wentworth Point with light rail or equivalent bus service and Sydney West Metro be delivered then up to 11,000 dwellings can be accommodated within the entire precinct as identified in the TMAP from a traffic and transport perspective. However, without the bridge and light rail or bus equivalent the dwellings number is capped at 6,700 units across the precinct. This is to ensure that the increase in dwellings is relative to the capacity of the available public transport services. Consistent with the approach being applied in the northern precinct, in the event that no commitment is made by the State Government towards delivering the bridge to Wentworth Point with light rail or equivalent bus service and Sydney West Metro at the time of development applications being lodged in the precinct, then the overall dwelling number able to be achieved across the precinct will be restricted to 6,700 dwellings. Accordingly, a 40% reduction in yield will be applied to both the northern and southern precincts.

 

19.   The 1,925 dwellings (835 on the East site and 1,090 on the West site) proposed in this Planning Proposal is based on the delivery of the required bridge to Wentworth Point with light rail or equivalent bus service and Sydney West Metro and is the maximum number of dwellings that can be achieved across the two sites. The Planning Proposal will progress on the assumption that these transport commitments will be made; however, should this not be the case by the time a development application is lodged on either the West or East site or both, then a 40% reduction in yield will be applied to these sites. If applied, this would reduce the yields to 501 dwellings on the East site and 654 dwellings on the West site and an overall decrease in units to 1,155 dwellings in total.

 

20.   The Planning Proposal was referred to Council’s Traffic, Transport Planning, Open Space and Recreation, Flooding, Social Outcomes, Contamination and Heritage sections, who raised no significant concerns that would prevent the Proposal from progressing. Further detail on these assessments is provided in the LPP report.

 

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN

 

21.   The site-specific DCP can be prepared once the Planning Proposal has been submitted for Gateway determination, should this be resolved by Council.

 

22.   The future site-specific DCP will guide development and contain specific requirements that must be addressed during the design stage of the planning process and future development application, having regard to the local context and detailed design requirements for the site. These include, but are not limited to:

·        Site levels

·        Street and block layout

·        Relationship of building to the street and block pattern

·        Building typologies

·        Desired future character

·        Public domain, open space and landscaping

·        Site access, circulation and connectivity

·        Transport and parking

·        Environmental sustainability

·        Storm water management

·        Solar access

·        Transition areas to surrounding development.

 

PLANNING AGREEMENT

 

23.   The applicant has indicated a willingness to contribute towards infrastructure provision within the precinct, including affordable rental housing, however it has not included a Letter of Offer with the submitted Planning Proposal. It is essential that all developers make a fair and equitable contribution to the infrastructure needs associated with the future growth in Melrose Park. It is not entirely incumbent upon the Council to fund the provision of key infrastructure directly attributable to new development of this scale, therefore it is considered necessary that a planning agreement be negotiated with the developer to ensure a reasonable contribution is made to support the development needs. Council officers will continue to work with the applicant regarding this matter, and any planning agreement will be subject to detailed analysis in keeping with Council’s Planning Agreements Policy and be reported to Council for endorsement prior to any concurrent public exhibition of the Planning Proposal and site specific DCP. Any contributions made as part of a planning agreement will be in addition to Section 7.11/Section 7.12 developer contributions

 

24.   Due to the significant increase in density that is proposed by the Planning Proposal and broader Melrose Park Precinct, it is anticipated that a contribution towards State infrastructure will be required and that a separate Planning Agreement will be entered into between the developer and State agencies. This planning agreement is intended to relate to infrastructure such as the proposed new school and upgrades to State-owned roads.

 

PARRAMATTA LOCAL PLANNING PANEL

 

25.   As per the Ministerial direction issued on 27 September 2018, Council is required to refer all planning proposals prepared after 1 June 2018 to the Local Planning Panel for advice before Council considers whether or not to forward them to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for a Gateway Determination.

 

26.   On 29 September 2020, the Parramatta LPP considered the contents of Attachment 1 and in issuing its advice to Council (refer to Attachment 2) supported the Council Officers’ recommendations and advised Council to forward the Planning Proposal to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for the purposes of requesting a Gateway Determination.

 

PLAN-MAKING DELEGATIONS

 

27.   New delegations were announced by the then Minister for Planning and Infrastructure in October 2012, allowing councils to make LEPs of local significance. On 26 November 2012, Council resolved to accept the delegation for plan-making functions. Council has resolved that these functions be delegated to the CEO. It is noted that delegations were not granted to the CEO for the Melrose Park North Planning Proposal due to the size and complexity of the redevelopment and for this reason. 

 

28.   It is not recommended that Council request to the DPIE that delegation be given to the CEO on this occasion due to the complexities surrounding the dwelling thresholds and mechanisms to deliver infrastructure in the precinct. When a council is not granted plan-making delegations then the DPIE is responsible for liaising with Parliamentary Counsel to finalise the LEP amendment.

 

CONSULTATION AND TIMING

 

29.   Should Council resolve to proceed with the Planning Proposal for the site, it will be forwarded to the DPIE requesting a Gateway determination.

30.   If a Gateway determination is issued, the Planning Proposal will be placed on public exhibition in conjunction with the associated site-specific DCP and Planning Agreement, when community and stakeholder feedback will be sought.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNCIL

31.   Should Council resolve to proceed with the Planning Proposal, the financial implications for Council include costs associated with the exhibition process, which include advertising and landowner notification by mail out. These costs will be funded from the City Planning budget.

 

32.   As recommended, a Planning Agreement to support the Planning Proposal to facilitate infrastructure provision and delivery will be the subject of a separate Council report which will outline all financial implications associated with that agreement.

CONCLUSION AND NEXT STEPS

33.   The Planning Proposal seeks to rezone the East and West sites subject to the Planning Proposal, and increase the maximum building height and FSR in a manner generally consistent with the Council adopted Southern Structure Plan for the precinct. It is recommended that Council endorse the Planning Proposal provided at Attachment 1 and for it to be forwarded to the Department of Planning, Industry & Environment for a Gateway determination.

34.   If a Gateway determination is issued, the Planning Proposal will be placed on public exhibition in conjunction with an associated site specific DCP and Planning Agreement and the outcomes will be reported to the Local Planning Panel if any objections are received. If no objections are received, the matter will be reported directly to Council post-exhibition.

 

Amberley Moore

Senior Project Officer Land Use Planning

 

Michael Rogers

Land Use Planning Manager

 

David Birds

Group Manager, City Planning

 

Jennifer Concato

Executive Director City Planning and Design

 

Paul Perrett

Chief Financial Officer

 

Brett Newman

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

Attachments:

1

Local Planning Panel Report (including attachments)

755 Pages

 

2

Local Planning Panel Minutes

3 Pages

 

 

 

REFERENCE MATERIAL

 


Item 17.4 - Attachment 1

Local Planning Panel Report (including attachments)

 

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Item 17.4 - Attachment 2

Local Planning Panel Minutes

 

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Council 9 November 2020                                                             Item 17.5

INNOVATIVE

ITEM NUMBER        17.5

SUBJECT                 FOR APPROVAL: Post-exhibition: Planning Proposal, Development Control Plan and Planning Agreement for 12 Hassall Street, Parramatta

REFERENCE           RZ/15/2016 - D07251579

REPORT OF            A/Team Leader Land Use Planning       

 

LANDOWNER          Parra Rise Pty Ltd

APPLICANT            
Toplace Pty Ltd

 

DEVLOPMENT APPLICATIONS CONSIDERED BY SYDNEY CENTRAL CITY PLANNING PANEL  Nil

PURPOSE:

 

To enable Council to consider the outcomes of the public exhibition of the Planning Proposal, draft site-specific Development Control Plan and draft Planning Agreement for land at 12 Hassall Street, Parramatta, and to seek Council’s endorsement to:

·        forward the Planning Proposal to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for finalisation, once the Development Control Plan (DCP) has been endorsed and the Planning Agreement has been executed by Council;

·        finalise the site-specific DCP; and

·        enter into the Planning Agreement.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

(a)    That Council receives and notes the submissions made during the public exhibition of the Planning Proposal, draft Development Control Plan (DCP) and draft Planning Agreement at 12 Hassall Street, Parramatta (a summary of submissions is provided at Attachment 1).

 

(b)    That Council endorse for finalisation the Planning Proposal for land at 12 Hassall Street, Parramatta (provided at Attachment 2, and subject to the clarification outlined in b.iii.C below), which seeks to amend Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2011 as follows:

i.    Increase maximum building height (HOB) from 72 metres to 192 metres

ii.    Increase the mapped floor-space ratio (FSR) control from 8:1 to 14.5:1

iii.   Add site specific provisions which allow for a maximum total of 16:1 FSR inclusive of all bonuses as follows:

A.     That the mapped FSR of 14.5:1 is inclusive of the Design Excellence bonus under Clause 7.10 of PLEP 2011.

B.     Requirement for a minimum 1:1 Commercial FSR to be provided within the mapped 14.5:1 FSR.

C.     Provision of a 0.5:1 FSR bonus provided high-performing buildings standards are met (including clarification prior to submitting for finalisation that the bonus only applies in the case of a mixed-use residential development, and that the standards for other land uses are mandatory).

D.     Provision outlining an additional 1:1 FSR for non-residential floor-space

iv.   Add a site-specific clause which requires the development to demonstrate appropriate transition to nearby heritage items or conservation areas.

v.   Provision outlining a maximum parking rate for residential and commercial/community uses as follows:

i.    Residential uses:

Studios – 0.1 spaces/dwelling

1 bedroom – 0.3 spaces/dwelling

2 bedroom – 0.7 spaces/dwelling

3+ bedrooms – 1 space/dwelling

ii.    Commercial/community uses:

M= (G x A) / (50 x T) where

M is the maximum number of parking spaces

G is the gross floor area of all commercial and community uses in the building in sqm

A is the site area in square metres and

T is the total gross floor area of all buildings on the site in sqm

vi.   Inclusion of a satisfactory arrangements clause to enable the funding of state infrastructure (as required by the Gateway determination for this Planning Proposal)

vii.  Amend Clause 7.6 Airspace Operations of the Parramatta LEP 2011 to ensure Clause 7.6 applies to this site by inserting the site area on the Special Provisions Area Map in the LEP.

 

(c)    That Council submit the Planning Proposal to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) for finalisation once Council has endorsed the DCP for finalisation and the Planning Agreement has been executed by Council.

 

(d)    That Council endorse the DCP at Attachment 3 for finalisation and insertion into Section 4.3.3 – Parramatta City Centre of Parramatta Development Control Plan 2011, subject to amendments to the controls relating to car parking and access.

 

(e)    That Council delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to finalise the      draft Planning Agreement at Attachment 4, and to sign the Planning Agreement on Council’s behalf.

 

(f)     That Council officers write to DPIE to advise them of Council’s resolution on this matter and to request that DPIE considers commencing finalisation processes (such as legal drafting and map-making) prior to the formal submission of the Planning Proposal referred to in c. above. (Note: The reason for making this request is to expedite plan-making processes.)

 

(g)    That Council delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to make any minor amendments and corrections of a non-policy and administrative nature that may arise during the plan amendment process, relating to the Planning Proposal, Development Control Plan and Planning Agreement.

 

(h)    Further, that Council note that the Parramatta Local Planning Panel’s advice to Council (Attachment 5) is consistent with the recommendations of this report.

 

 

PLANNING PROPOSAL TIMELINE

THE SITE

 

1.     The subject site is 12 Hassall St, Parramatta (Lot 156, DP 1230854), which has a site area of 2,055sqm. The site formerly housed the Parramatta PCYC.

Figure 1 – Site at 12 Hassall Street, Parramatta subject to the Planning Proposal

 

COMPARISON OF PLANNING CONTROLS: EXISTING, PARRAMATTA CBD PLANNING PROPOSAL AND SITE-SPECIFIC PLANNING PROPOSAL

 

2.     Table 1 outlines the planning controls for the site under (1) existing Parramatta LEP 2011, (2) the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal and (3) the site-specific Planning Proposal.

 

Table 1: Summary of proposed controls

 

Parramatta LEP 2011

Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal

Site-specific Planning Proposal

Site Area

2,055sqm

Land Use Zoning

                                                   B4 - Mixed Use

Height of Buildings

72m (approx. 23 storeys)

192m (approx. 61 storeys)

192m  (approx. 61 storeys)

Floor-space ratio

8:1

10:1 Incentive FSR (including 1:1 mandatory Commercial FSR)

1.5:1 Design Excellence Bonus

0.5:1 High Performing Buildings bonus

3:1    Opportunity Site FSR

15:1 TOTAL FSR excluding additional commercial FSR

 

(Unlimited additional commercial FSR is also potentially available under the draft Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal.)

 

This Planning Proposal provides for a maximum FSR of 16:1 FSR, of which 1:1 is mandatory Commercial floor space and 1:1 is additional permissible FSR for non-residential floor space.

Therefore, the proposal contains 15:1 Total FSR excluding an additional 1:1 non-residential FSR.

 

Note: The FSR in this Planning Proposal is consistent with the outcomes of the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal. In response to feedback from DPIE the structure of the controls will be different, but the FSR outcome is the same. It is expected that this inconsistency in structure of controls will be resolved as part of the finalisation of the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal.

 

Parking

 

Wide of range of parking rates relating to various land uses, including residential rates and general formula for commercial uses.

Residential rates are consistent with the residential rates including in the Parramatta CBD PP. However commercial rates are consistent with the business and office premises rates within the CB PP (transitional issue, see discussion below).

 

High Performing Buildings

n/a

Fixed targets.

Fixed targets with water target for residential uses lower than current CBD PP target (transitional issue, see discussion below).

 

Number of dwellings 1

Approx. 193 units

Approx. 338 units

4,110sqm commercial / community uses

Approx. 338 units

4,110sqm commercial / community uses

1The number of dwellings has been estimated based on the maximum achievable residential gross-floor area divided by an average apartment size of 85m2

 

3.     Since this Planning Proposal was originally lodged in 2016, the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal has been significantly developed and refined. There are two transitional issues relating to car parking and high performing buildings provisions with this Planning Proposal where it is technically inconsistent with the present provisions of the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal. This is summarised in Table 2 below.

 

Table 2: Transitional issues with site-specific Planning Proposal and the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal.

1.  

Transitional Issue

Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal

Site Specific Planning Proposal

1.   Parking rates

At the time of initially preparing this subject site-specific Planning Proposal, the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal did not contain parking rates for the wide range of non-residential land uses that it now contains, including office, retail and business premises.

 

The Planning Proposal seeks a formula which is applied to both commercial and community uses and consistent with a formula for business and office premises within the current Parramatta CBD proposal which would result in a total of five (5) car parking spaces.

 

The Planning Proposal contains a residential parking rate consistent with the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal, with a potential maximum provision of 215 car parking spaces.

 

2.   High Performing Buildings (HPB) Provisions

The draft Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal originally contained fixed targets for the environmental performance of buildings.  Subsequently the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal (on public exhibition) was amended and contains higher water targets for buildings of this height.

The residential energy targets nominated in the site-specific Planning Proposal are the same as the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal (+10 points on BASIX). However the residential water targets are lower than the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal (+10 points on BASIX vs. +15 points on BASIX). The +5 point difference in relation to the water target would likely result in a reduction in the size of water tank (capacity) required on site.

 

The HPB Bonus for the current Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal was amended from a 0.5:1 Bonus to a 5% Bonus (as applied to the Incentive FSR) by Council at its meeting on 10 September 2018.

It is recommended that this site-specific Planning Proposal remain at 0.5:1 FSR bonus (as it applies to residential floorspace within a mixed use building). This would be consistent with the intent of the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal as 0.5:1 FSR would be equivalent to 5% of 10:1 Incentive FSR. It is noted that the FSR is structured differently in response to advice from DPIE.

 

 

4.     Council officers do not consider it appropriate that this site-specific Planning Proposal be held up by a re-exhibition to insert the new draft provisions that form part of the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal on the two matters listed above. Therefore, Council officers recommend that this site-specific Planning Proposal be finalised with no amendments to the exhibited version in regards to parking or high performing buildings provisions.

 

5.     If a development approval was granted for this site between finalisation of this site-specific Planning Proposal and finalisation of the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal, the parking rates exhibited with the site-specific Planning Proposal (described above) would apply. Once the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal is finalised, it is expected that any inconsistency would be resolved, and the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal currently on exhibition would apply from that point forward. The same would be true for high-performing buildings controls (i.e. the site-specific controls would apply to an approval granted between finalisation of the site-specific Planning Proposal and finalisation of the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal, however, it is expected that any inconsistency between these controls would be resolved as part of finalisation of the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal).

 

6.     The exhibited Planning Proposal for 12 Hassall St also included provision of a Satisfactory Arrangements clause for State Infrastructure. In the past, Council officers have objected when State agencies have requested a Satisfactory Arrangements clause be inserted into other site-specific Planning Proposals in the Parramatta CBD in an ad-hoc manner. However, in the case of 12 Hassall St, this request was specifically included in the Gateway Determination (with which Council is required to comply). Council officers will continue to request in meetings and discussion with relevant DPIE officers that DPIE take a more transparent and consistent approach to applying Satisfactory Arrangements clauses.

 

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN AND PLANNING AGREEMENT

 

7.     Council endorsed the draft Development Control Plan (DCP) and draft Planning Agreement for exhibition on 11 June 2019.

 

8.     The exhibited draft DCP (refer Attachment 3) includes controls relating to building form, mix of uses, public domain, shared spaces and landscaping, and vehicular access.

 

9.     The exhibited draft Planning Agreement (refer Attachment 4) has been drafted in accordance with Council’s Planning Agreements Policy and provides for a monetary contribution of $2,928,375.00 for the purposes of community infrastructure within the Parramatta City Centre. Table 3 demonstrates how the monetary contribution was calculated, taking into account the different rates that apply to Phase 1 (Incentive) and Phase 2 (Opportunity Sites) floorspace in the Parramatta CBD Community Infrastructure policy framework.

 

Table 3: Calculation of Planning Agreement contribution

Development parameters

12 Hassall Street

Site area

2,055sqm

Base Gross Floor Area

8:1 = 8 x 2,055sqm= 16,440sqm

Incentive Floor area (Phase 1)

10:1 = 10 x 2,055sqm = 20,550sqm

Uplift in Gross Floor Area (Phase 1)

(20,550sqm – 16,440sqm) = 4,110sqm

Community infrastructure payment required at $150/sqm

$616,500 (Mixed use development with residential and non-residential uses)

Opportunity Sites Floor Area (Phase 2)

3:1 = 3 x 2,055sqm = 6,165sqm

Uplift in Gross Floor Area (Phase 2)

6,165sqm

Community infrastructure payment required at $375/sqm

$2,311,875 (Mixed use development with residential and non-residential uses)

Total Community Infrastructure payment required

$616,500 + $2,311,875 = $2,928,375

 

10.   It is acknowledged that Council is currently undertaking a review of the community infrastructure rates. Therefore, the Planning Agreement has been drafted in a manner so that the monetary contribution amount can be amended, should Council adopt different community infrastructure rates as part of the Parramatta CBD Community Infrastructure framework so the contribution paid is consistent with Council’s Policy at the time the payment is made.

 

PUBLIC EXHIBITION

11.   The Planning Proposal, draft DCP and draft Planning Agreement relating to 12 Hassall Street, Parramatta were publicly exhibited from 8 July 2020 to 5 August 2020 in accordance with relevant provisions of the Gateway Determination and Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulations 2000.

 

12.   Ten submissions were received during the public exhibition period, comprising four from State agencies and six from members of the community. A summary of submissions and Council officers’ responses are provided in the submissions table at Attachment 1.

 

13.   Key Issues raised in submissions are summarised as follows:

a.    Substation: Endeavour Energy has identified that a substation may be required on-site. This issue can be further examined at the Design Competition and Development Assessment stages.

b.    Heritage: Heritage NSW requested consultation with the Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE), due to the site's proximity to Lancer Barracks (which is on the National Heritage list). DAWE was consulted; they did not object to the Planning Proposal, but they requested consultation at the development application stage to determine whether further approvals would be required under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).

c.    Vehicular access and parking: Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has recommended a number of amendments to the vehicular access and parking provisions of the DCP that are generally acceptable. One suggestion put forward was to replace the wording requiring parking and servicing to be located within “basement levels” so that it is required instead within the “boundary of the site”. Council officers followed up with Transport officers who confirmed that their concerns were more focused on containing vehicle activities on-site, and less about whether these occurred in the basement or in a podium. Council's preference is for parking to go in a basement, in order to promote active frontages and podiums. Therefore, Council officers recommend retaining “basement levels” in C3.

d.    Neighbourhood amenity impacts: the submissions from the six community members have raised concerns relating to a wide range of amenity impacts such as overdevelopment, overshadowing, traffic and parking and public health and safety. These concerns are consistent with concerns raised during exhibition of other site-specific planning proposals and are largely unavoidable in intensely developed areas such as the Parramatta CBD. However, Council has a range of tools to mitigate these impacts during the development application process.

 

14.   Following submissions, no amendments are recommended to the Planning Proposal. However, amendments are recommended to the site-specific DCP controls relating to vehicular access as follows (removed text in strikethrough, new text is underlined):

C1. All vehicle/service vehicle access is to be via a driveway at the eastern end of the Hassall St frontage;

C2. Vehicle and service access widths to be minimised and integrated into the building design without causing queuing of vehicles into the public domain;

C3. Where possible, cCar parking, loading and garbage areas are to be located within the basement levels;

C4. The shared area along the eastern boundary shall ensure that the vehicular and private pedestrian accesses are suitably separated to avoid conflict and maintain safety;

C5. Vehicles, including service vehicles, shall enter and exit the site in a forward direction;

C6. All loading and servicing needs are to be catered for on-site and not rely on the surrounding kerbside on Hassall Street; and

C7. The design and location of vehicular access should minimise potential impacts to the operation of traffic signals at the intersection of Hassall Street and Charles Street.

 

15.   Council Officers are satisfied that re-exhibition of the draft DCP would not be required as the above amendments are minor and do not result in a greater environmental impact than what was exhibited.

 

PARRAMATTA LOCAL PLANNING PANEL

 

16.   Council resolved on 14 May 2018 to refer Planning Proposals to the Local Planning Panel where a submission has been received during the public exhibition process, which requests that the Planning Proposal be amended.  The Panel provides advice to Council on whether the Planning Proposal should be amended and whether or not to forward it to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for finalisation.

 

17.   The Local Planning Panel considered this matter at its meeting on 20 October 2020. In issuing its advice to Council, the Panel supported Council officers’ recommendations subject to a minor amendment regarding the DCP, and advised Council to forward the Planning Proposal to DPIE so that the Planning Proposal can be finalised (refer to Local Planning Panel Report and minute at Attachment 5).

 

18.   The minor DCP amendment included in the Panel’s advice recommends a note be added to the Site Specific DCP as follows:

 

“Car sharing facilities must be provided on this site in accordance with  Parramatta DCP Controls C6 and C7 with the number of spaces to be informed by the Control C10 which requires a precinct wide traffic management study with these controls detailed on Page 4.3-100 of Parramatta DCP 2011”

 

19.   These controls do not currently apply to all sites in the Parramatta CBD. There is an intention for these requirements to be considered by Council as part of the draft Parramatta CBD DCP but currently they only apply to the Parramatta Square site. The intention of the Panel is that these controls be applied to this site immediately. While Council Officers support the application in principle there is a concern relating to the consistency of application of Council’s policy approach as this requirement has not been included in site specific DCPs recently endorsed for other sites in the CBD.

 

20.   To single out one individual site and apply these controls is not considered appropriate without proper consultation. Council Officers consider that the note should not be included and that Council should pursue a consistent policy position as part of the draft Parramatta CBD DCP expected to be reported to Council in the first half of 2021. However, if Council forms the view that these controls should apply immediately to this site as recommended by the LPP then the draft DCP should be re-exhibited to ensure the applicant and other stakeholders are given the opportunity to comment on this change. The Planning Proposal could still be endorsed and finalised subject to the Planning Agreement being executed prior to the Planning Proposal. Council could then finalise the draft DCP and resolve the car sharing policy issue post finalisation of the Planning Proposal and re-exhibition of the draft DCP.  

 

POST-EXHIBITION ISSUE – CLARIFICATION RELATING TO HIGH-PERFORMING BUILDINGS

 

21.   Council Officers identified an oversight post-exhibition in the draft clause contained in the exhibited Planning Proposal relating to the High Performing Buildings (HPB) bonus, which applies the bonus 0.5:1 FSR to all land use types – i.e. both commercial and residential uses. This is not consistent with the longstanding policy direction of the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal, which is only to allow incentive FSR for environmental performance for residential land uses.

 

22.   Therefore, it is recommended that a minor amendment be undertaken to the draft clause within the Planning Proposal to make clear that the HPB bonus only applies in the case of a residential development, and that improved environmental performance for other land use types is mandated without provision of bonus FSR.

 

23.   Council officers also note that the Applicant’s preferred development option as shown in the reference scheme for the Planning Proposal is residential. The above amendment would have no impact on this option, as the HPB bonus would be available to a residential project.

 

CONCLUSION AND NEXT STEPS

 

24.   It is recommended Council endorse the Planning Proposal for finalisation. It is also recommended that Council endorse the draft site-specific DCP, subject to minor amendments to the controls relating to car parking and access.

 

25.   Once the drafting of the Planning Agreement has been finalised, it is recommended that the CEO sign the Planning Agreement of Council’s behalf, which would legally bring into force the agreement.

 

26.   Subject to Council’s resolution, Council officers will forward the Planning Proposal to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for finalisation once Council has endorsed the DCP for finalisation and the Planning Agreement has been executed by Council. It is also a recommendation to Council that officers write to DPIE advising them of Council's resolution on this matter and to request that DPIE consider commencing finalisation processes prior to the formal submission of the planning proposal. The reason for this request is to expedite plan-making processes.

 

27.   The DCP will come into effect when the LEP amendment comes into effect.

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATION FOR COUNCIL

 

28.   The Planning Agreement is consistent with the Parramatta CBD Community Infrastructure policy framework and requires a monetary contribution of $2,928,375 if the site is developed for mixed-use residential uses and is to be applied towards the provisions of community infrastructure within the Parramatta CBD.

 

Sarah Baker

A/Team Leader Land Use Planning

 

Robert Cologna

Land Use Planning Manager

 

David Birds

Group Manager, City Planning

 

Jennifer Concato

Executive Director City Planning and Design

 

Paul Perrett

Chief Financial Officer

 

Brett Newman

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

Attachments:

1

Submissions Table

7 Pages

 

2

Planning Proposal

214 Pages

 

3

Development Control Plan

7 Pages

 

4

Planning Agreement

27 Pages

 

5

Minute and Report - Local Planning Panel

16 Pages

 

 

 

REFERENCE MATERIAL

 


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Submissions Table

 

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Planning Proposal

 

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Development Control Plan

 

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Planning Agreement

 

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Notices of Motion

 

09 November 2020

 

18.1          NOTICE OF MOTION: Safety of Pedestrians and Food Delivery Bike Riders.................. 1240


Council 9 November 2020                                                             Item 18.1

NOTICE OF MOTION

ITEM NUMBER        18.1

SUBJECT                 NOTICE OF MOTION: Safety of Pedestrians and Food Delivery Bike Riders

REFERENCE           F2019/04433 - D07721514

FROM                      Councillor Pandey       

 

MOTION

(a)    That Council note:

(i)     Community concerns related to the safety of delivery riders and pedestrians within the City of Parramatta.

(ii)    Council note the risks from traffic, accidents and fatalities related to food delivery bike riders in Sydney in recent times.

(iii)    Increase in food delivery bike riders due to COVID-19.

(iv)   Concerns raised by residents for delivery riders use of footpaths. The riding of bicycles on the footpath poses a safety hazard to pedestrians, particularly those with limited mobility, the visually impaired and parents with prams.

(b)    Further, that a report be provided on:

(i)     Safety and Community awareness measures that council may implement to improve the safety of pedestrians and delivery riders.

(ii)    Current relevant programs to improve awareness and safety.

(iii)    Role of council in enforcing NSW Road Rule 250 in collaboration with LAC.

(iv)   Educational and signage programs on safe riding to be conducted with providers of food delivery rider platforms such as Menulog, UberEats, Deliveroo, Dominos and other major providers.

(v)    Means of direct engagement with riders, given the fact that food delivery platforms have not been proactive and have not shown interest in rider and community safety.

BACKGROUND

 

1.     Food delivery is a booming business and have grown exponentially over the past few years, bringing more riders on our footpaths.

 

2.     There have been reports of delivery riders not riding safely within the LGA.

 

3.     Note that Council officers have tried ways to address the issue but with little success due to reliance on external parties.

 

4.     New research from Roy Morgan shows nearly 4 million Australians aged 14+ (19.1%) now use meal delivery services, up from 1.98 million (9.8%). These numbers are expected to grow in future and hence need for a more proactive approach.

 

5.     During the COVID-19 pandemic, delivery services have been an important tool for keeping many businesses open

 

6.     Success of these platforms and food delivery has increased the numbers of people participating in these programs without proper training on safety and monitoring from the providers putting safety of riders as well as residents of our LGA at risk.

 

7.     NSW Road Rule 250 states that the rider of a bicycle who is 16 years old or older must not ride on a footpath unless certain exceptions are met.

 

Sameer Pandey

Councillor

 

 

STAFF RESPONSE

 

8.     A written staff response will be provided in a Supplementary Agenda to Councillors on the Monday, prior to the Council Meeting

 

FINANCIAL AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

 

9.     A written staff response will be provided in a Supplementary Agenda to Councillors on the Monday, prior to the Council Meeting

 

Jennifer Concato

Executive Director, City Planning & Design

 

Brett Newman

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Attachments:

There are no attachments for this report.

 


 

Questions with Notice

 

09 November 2020

 

19.1          QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE: Questions Taken On Notice from Council Meeting - 26 October 2020........................................................ 1244


Council 9 November 2020                                                             Item 19.1

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

ITEM NUMBER        19.1

SUBJECT                 QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE: Questions Taken On Notice from Council Meeting - 26 October 2020

REFERENCE           F2019/04433 - D07718987

FROM                      Governance Manager        

 

QUESTIONS TAKEN ON NOTICE FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING OF 26 OCTOBER 2020

Item

Subject

Councillor

Question

14.1

Single Use Plastics

Issa

1.    What has this program cost Council since September 2018, excluding grants?

2.    What is the breakdown of resources that apply to the recommendations outlined in the report?

17.1

Post Exhibition: Development Control Plan for land at 2 O’Connell Street, Parramatta

Bradley

1.    What minor administrative changes were being made to finalising the planning agreement in readiness of execution (reference paragraph 14 of the report)?

18.1

NOM: Tree Canopy in Parramatta CBD

Zaiter

1.    Under the current tree day program, where residents can attend the nursery and be provided with 2 x trees, what is the cost to Council for this current program?

 

 

BACKGROUND

 

1.     Paragraph 9.23 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice states:

 

“Where a councillor or council employee to whom a question is put is unable to respond to the question at the meeting at which it is put, they may take it on notice and report the response to the next meeting of the Council.”

 

STAFF RESPONSE

 

2.     Staff responses to the questions taken on notice at the Council Meeting of 26 October 2020 are provided below:

 

Item

Subject

Councillor

Question

Response

Executive Director

14.1

Single Use Plastics

Issa

1.   What has this program cost Council since September 2018, excluding grants?

2.   What is the breakdown of resources that apply to the recommendations outlined in the report?

This matter was deferred for a report detailing further information.  A response to these questions will be incorporated into that report, anticipated to be reported to Council at the 30 November Council Meeting.

John Warburton

17.1

Post Exhibition: Development Control Plan for land at 2 O’Connell Street, Parramatta

Bradley

1.   What minor administrative changes were being made to finalising the planning agreement in readiness of execution (reference paragraph 14 of the report)?

A written staff response will be provided in a Supplementary Agenda to Councillors on the Monday, prior to the Council Meeting.

Jennifer Concato

18.1

NOM: Tree Canopy in Parramatta CBD

Zaiter

1.   Under the current tree day program, where residents can attend the nursery and be provided with 2 x trees, what is the cost to Council for this current program?

A written staff response will be provided in a Supplementary Agenda to Councillors on the Monday, prior to the Council Meeting.

John Warburton

 

 

John Warburton

Executive Director, City Assets & Operations

 

Jennifer Concato

Executive Director, City Planning & Design

 

Brett Newman

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Attachments:

There are no attachments for this report.