Minute Ku-ring-gai
Council Page
MINUTES OF Ordinary Meeting of Council
HELD ON Tuesday, 18 March 2025
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Present:
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The Mayor, Councillor Christine Kay (Chairperson)
Councillors M Devlin & J Pettett (Comenarra Ward)
Councillors I Balachandran & B Ward (Gordon Ward)
Councillors S Ngai & A Taylor (Roseville Ward)
Councillor M Smith (St Ives Ward)
Councillor K Wheatley (Wahroonga Ward)
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Staff Present:
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General Manager (David Marshall)
Director Community (Janice Bevan)
Director Corporate (Angela Apostol)
Director Development & Regulation (Michael Miocic)
Director Operations (Peter Lichaa)
Director Strategy & Environment (Andrew Watson)
Corporate Lawyer (Jamie Taylor)
Manager Corporate Communications (Virginia Leafe)
Manager Governance and Corporate Strategy (Christopher M
Jones)
Governance Support Officer (Eliza Gilbank-Heim)
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Others Present:
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Manager Urban Heritage & Strategy (Antony Fabbro)
Team Leader Urban Planning (Craige Wyse)
Head of Design (William Birt)
Executive Urban Planner (Rathna Rana)
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The Meeting
commenced at 7:01 PM
The Mayor offered
the Acknowledgement of Country and Prayer
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Apologies
File: S02194
The Mayor, Councillor Kay advised of an apology from
Councillor Spencer.
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Resolved:
(Moved: The Mayor, Councillor
Kay/Ward)
That the apology be
accepted and leave of absence granted.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
The Mayor referred
to the necessity for Councillors and staff to declare a Pecuniary Interest/Conflict
of Interest in any item on the Business Paper.
Councillor
Wheatley declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in GB.13 as she
sits on the Sydney Northern planning panel and has voted on this item as a
member before. Councillor Wheatley will leave Chambers for this debate.
Councillor
Balachandran declared a special disclosure of pecuniary interest in GB.12 as
both her principal place of residence and her parents principal place of residence
may be impacted by the proposed planning controls. Councillor Balachandran
tabled a special disclosure of pecuniary interest under clause 4.36(c) of the
Code of Conduct and will remain in Chambers during this debate.
Councillor
Taylor declared a special disclosure of pecuniary interest in GB.12 as his
principal place of residence may be impacted by the proposed planning controls.
Councillor Taylor tabled a special disclosure of pecuniary interest under
clause 4.36(c) of the Code of Conduct and will remain in Chambers during this
debate.
Councillor
Ward declared a special disclosure of pecuniary interest in GB.12 as her
principal place residence may be impacted by the proposed planning controls. Councillor
Ward tabled a special disclosure of pecuniary interest under clause 4.36(c) of
the Code of Conduct and will remain in Chambers during this debate.
Councillor
Smith declared a special disclosure of pecuniary interest in GB.12 as his
principal place of residence may be impacted by the proposed planning controls.
Councillor Smith tabled a special disclosure of pecuniary interest under clause
4.36(c) of the Code of Conduct and will remain in Chambers during this debate.
Councillor
Wheatley declared a special disclosure of pecuniary interest in GB.12 as her
principal place of residence may be impacted by the proposed planning controls.
Councillor Wheatley tabled a special disclosure of pecuniary interest under
clause 4.36(c) of the Code of Conduct and will remain in Chambers during this
debate.
Councillor
Ngai declared a special disclosure of pecuniary interest in GB.12 as his
principal place of residence may be impacted by the proposed planning controls.
Councillor Ngai tabled a special disclosure of pecuniary interest under clause
4.36(c) of the Code of Conduct and will remain in Chambers during this debate.
Councillor
Pettett declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in GB.12 as his
property may be impacted by the proposed planning controls. Councillor Pettett
will leave Chambers during this debate.
Councillor
Devlin declared a special disclosure of pecuniary interest in GB.12 due to his
interest in residences that may be impacted by the proposed planning controls. Councillor
Devlin tabled a special disclosure of pecuniary interest under clause 4.36(c)
of the Code of Conduct and will remain in Chambers during this debate.
Copies of
special disclosure of pecuniary interests forms tabled at the meeting are
included in full at the end of the Minutes.
DOCUMENTS CIRCULATED TO COUNCILLORS
The Mayor referred to the
documents circulated in the Councillors’ papers and advised that the
following matters would be dealt with at the appropriate time during the
meeting:
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Late Items:
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MM.2 - Proposal for Extraordinary Council Meeting to
consider Transport Oriented Development preferred scenario - Report
by Mayor PA dated 18 March 2025
GB.14 - Norman Griffiths Oval Upgrade Project Update -
Late Report - Report by Director Operations dated 14 February 2025
with attachments.
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Confidential Late Agenda Attachments:
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GB.14 - Norman Griffiths Oval Upgrade Project Update -
Late Report - Attachment 1: Norman Griffiths Oval Update Report
(Confidential), Attachment 2: Letter of Advice to Ku-ring-gai Council
(Confidential)
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Memorandums:
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A Confidential Memorandum for GB.12 – Dual
Occupancy Minimum Lot Size Post Exhibition from the Director of
Strategy & Environment was circulated to the Mayor and Councillors on 5
March 2025.
A Confidential Memorandum for GB.2 – Youth Advisory
Committee Minutes of Meeting Tuesday 3 February 2025 from the
Director of Community was circulated to the Mayor and Councillors on 11 March
2025.
A Confidential Memorandum for C.1 – Update on
Council land acquisitions for open space from the Director of
Strategy & Environment was circulated to the Mayor and Councillors on 17
March 2025.
A Memorandum for GB.12 Dual Occupancy Minimum Lot Size
Post Exhibition from the Manager of Urban Heritage & Planning
was circulated to the Mayor and Councillors on 18 March 2025.
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CONFIRMATION OF REPORTS AND ATTACHMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED
IN CLOSED MEETING
File: S02499/9
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors Balachandran/Ward)
That in accordance with the
provisions of Section 10 of the Local Government Act 1993, all
officers’ reports be released to the press and public, with the
exception of:
C.1 Update on Council land acquisitions for
open space
That in
accordance with the provisions of Section 10 of the Local Government Act
1993, all officers’ reports be released to the press and public, with
the exception of confidential attachments to the following General Business
Reports:
GB.14 Norman Griffiths Oval Upgrade Project Update – Late
Report
In
accordance with 10A(2)(c) and 10A(2)(g):
Attachment
A1: Norman Griffiths Oval Update Report (Confidential)
Attachment
A2: Letter of Advice to Ku-ring-gai Council (Confidential)
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTEs
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Minutes of Ordinary
Meeting of Council
File: EM00046/1
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Meeting held 18 February 2025
Minutes numbered 1 to 23
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Taylor/Smith)
That Minutes numbered 1 to 23
circulated to Councillors were taken as read and confirmed as an accurate
record of the proceedings of the Meeting.
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minutes from the Mayor
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Recognition of the service
of Dr Anthony Rigney
File: CY00455/13
Vide: MM.1
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On behalf of Council and our community I would like to pay
tribute to the invaluable contribution and service of Dr Anthony Rigney, who
has recently stepped down as CEO of the KYDS organisation.
KYDS is the leading support organisation for young people
experiencing mental health challenges in Ku-ring-gai.
Dr Rigney joined KYDS as the Clinical Services Manager in
2017 and since then has built an excellent clinical team at KYDS, earning the
organisation a distinguished reputation within the industry for its
compassionate, accessible, and effective approach to supporting young people
in crisis and their families.
Dr. Rigney’s expertise and willingness to contribute
across a wide range of projects have been highly sought after and deeply
valued. He has been a steadfast supporter of Ku-ring-gai Council initiatives
for young people, always advocating for the mental health and wellbeing of
young people in our area.
In particular the support provided to the St Ives Youth
Hub by Dr Rigney and the staff of KYDS has been greatly appreciated and we
look forward to continuing this valuable partnership.
Dr Rigney’s leadership and vision have played a
pivotal role in shaping mental health services in this community, and the
work he has done will continue to benefit many lives for years to come.
On behalf of our Council and our community, I extend our
heartfelt thanks to Dr. Anthony Rigney. His leadership will be deeply missed,
but his legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire and shape the future of
mental health services for young people in our area.
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Resolved:
(Moved: The Mayor, Councillor
Kay)
That the Mayor write to Dr
Rigney and enclose a copy of this Mayoral Minute.
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Proposal for
Extraordinary Council Meeting to consider Transport Oriented Development
preferred scenario
File: S14427
Vide: MM.2
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Nearly 12 months ago, the NSW Government introduced its
Transport Oriented Development (TOD) planning policy for the areas within
400m of Roseville, Lindfield, Killara and Gordon stations. While the TOD
policy did deliver the capacity for additional housing, it had a range of
detrimental impacts;
· including
allowing development on environmentally sensitive land causing significant
impact on the tree canopy
· encouraging the
demolition of high-value heritage neighbourhoods.
In May 2024, Council resolved to start work on its own
alternative housing scenarios, so it could deliver more locally responsive
outcomes than the NSW Government’s policy while still delivering the
same level of housing. At the same meeting, Council also resolved to commence
legal action against the TOD policy.
Council undertook in-depth research to help prepare the
alternative scenarios. This included analysing development opportunities and
constraints and developing seven principles for good planning for the
Roseville to Gordon corridor.
Between November and December 2024, Council sought
community feedback on five scenarios, including the existing TOD policy.
The community engagement process was extensive. The
communication activity included writing to landowners and occupants in
Roseville and Gordon Wards, bus shelter and local newspaper advertising and
publishing a summary brochure.
The engagement activity included seeking feedback from
randomly selected community members living within Roseville and Gordon Wards,
through a survey and workshops. Council also carried out traditional opt-in
engagement, allowing any interested party to attend a drop-in session and a
public meeting, lodge a submission or fill out an online survey.
All up, more than 3,000 people filled out surveys, while
more than 300 community members attended drop-in sessions, workshops or
meetings and a further 600 lodged submissions.
Council received meaningful and useful input, which due to
the specific engagement techniques applied was both reflective of community
sentiment and allowed any person to raise issues which was important to them.
In November 2024, Council also reached a mediation
agreement with the NSW Government in relation to its legal action. Under this
agreement, the government supported Ku-ring-gai Council developing specific
planning controls that deliver at least equivalent dwelling capacity to the
TOD program.
Council has also been liaising with the NSW Department of
Planning, Housing and Infrastructure in relation to a preferred housing
scenario.
Council is now in a position to advance the next step of
this important project.
I am proposing that Council support the calling of an
Extraordinary Council Meeting to be held on the evening of 31 March 2025, to
consider:
• Community
feedback on the alternate housing scenarios
• A
preferred scenario for public exhibition
The business paper for this meeting is due to be released
on Tuesday 25 March 2025, with a public forum to be held on Monday 31 March
2025 at 5:00pm.
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Resolved:
(Moved: The Mayor, Councillor
Kay)
That Council hold an
Extraordinary Council Meeting on Monday 31 March 2025 at 7:00pm to consider:
A. Community feedback on the alternate
housing scenarios
B. A preferred scenario for public exhibition
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PETITIONS
Nil.
GENERAL BUSINESS
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Planning
Proposal for 77 Kulgoa Road Pymble
File: S14501
Vide: GB.11
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For Council to consider the private Planning Proposal
for 77 Kulgoa Road, Pymble.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Ward/Balachandran)
That the matter be deferred for
an inspection of the subject site.
For the
Resolution:
The Mayor, Councillor Kay, Councillors Balachandran, Ngai, Taylor, Smith,
Ward and Wheatley
Against the
Resolution: Councillors
Devlin and Pettett
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Investment Report as
at 28 February 2025
File: FY00623/7
Vide: GB.1
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To present Council’s investment portfolio
performance for February 2025.
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Resolved:
(Moved:
Councillors Taylor/Wheatley)
That:
A. The
summary of investments and performance for February 2025 be received and
noted.
B. The
Certificate of the Responsible Accounting Officer be noted and the report
adopted.
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Youth Advisory
Committee -
Minutes of Meeting Tuesday 3 February 2025
File: S04141
Vide: GB.2
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To provide Council with the minutes from the Youth
Advisory Committee meeting held on 3 February 2025.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Taylor/Wheatley)
A. That Council endorse the minutes of the Youth Advisory
Committee meeting held on 3 February 2025.
B. That Council endorse the appointment of
four (4) new Youth Advisory Committee members from the reserve list in the priority order
identified by the selection panel.
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Status of Women's
Advisory Committee - Minutes of Meeting Tuesday 11 February 2025
File: S04141
Vide: GB.3
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To provide Council with the minutes from the Status of
Women’s Advisory Committee meeting held on 11 February 2025.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Taylor/Wheatley)
That Council endorse the minutes
of the Status of Women’s Advisory Committee meeting held on 11 February
2025.
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Multicultural
Advisory Committee - Minutes of Meeting 13 February 2025
File: S04141
Vide: GB.4
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To provide Council with the minutes from the
Multicultural Advisory Committee meeting held on 13 February 2025.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Taylor/Wheatley)
That Council endorse the minutes
of the Multicultural Advisory Committee meeting held on 13 February 2025.
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Arts and Culture
Committee - Minutes of Meeting 17 February 2025
File: S04141
Vide: GB.5
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To provide Council with the minutes from the Arts and
Culture Committee meeting held on 17 February 2025.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Taylor/Wheatley)
That Council endorse the minutes
of the Arts and Culture Committee meeting held on 17 February 2025.
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Ku-ring-gai Traffic
Committee - Minutes of Meeting 26 February 2025
File: CY00022/17
Vide: GB.6
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To consider the Minutes from the Ku-ring-gai Traffic
Committee (KTC) Meeting held on 26 February 2025.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Taylor/Wheatley)
A. That Council receive and note the
Ku-ring-gai Traffic Committee Minutes from 26 February 2025.
B. That Council approve the recommendations
of the Ku-ring-gai Traffic Committee.
C. That the frequency
of meetings of the Ku-ring-gai Traffic Committee change from quarterly to
monthly (excluding December). The Committee would be able to postpone a
meeting if there is insufficient business but would still meet at least once
in each quarter on the remaining dates as set being 28/5/25, 27/8/25 and
26/11/25.
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Norman Griffiths Oval
Upgrade Project Update
File: S13191
Vide: GB.8
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The purpose of this report is for Councillor’s
to note that there will be a further, late report provided to the Ordinary
Meeting of Council on 18 March 2025 detailing an update on the Norman
Griffiths Oval Project.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Taylor/Wheatley)
That this report be received and
note that a further report will be provided as
a late item for the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 18 March 2025 (see item
GB.14).
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Vernon Street Dog
Park Lighting
File: S03670
Vide: GB.9
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The purpose of this report is to inform Council of a
project timeline for completion to install cost-effective lighting in
the Vernon Street South Turramurra dog off-leash area.
Further, this report will also outline how proposed minor
works under the Parks Development Program are collated, considered and
prioritised, including a schedule for FY26 that ensures allocation of
Council's resources is transparent and equitable across all Council areas.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Taylor/Wheatley)
A. That Council install cost-effective
lighting in the Vernon Street South Turramurra dog off-leash area subject to
funding being made available in the Parks Development Program (114008) for FY26.
B. That Council notes how proposed minor
works under the Parks Development Program are collated, considered and
prioritised that ensures allocation of Council's resources is transparent and
equitable across all Council areas including a schedule for FY26, subject to
funding being made available in the Parks Development Program (114008) for FY26.
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Auluba Oval
Facilities Upgrade Project
File: S02811
Vide: GB.10
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The purpose of this report is to provide an update on
the proposed upgrade works on the amenities building at Auluba Oval South
Turramurra.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors Taylor/Wheatley)
That the proposed upgrade works
on the amenities building at Auluba Oval, South Turramurra proceed.
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Norman
Griffiths Oval Upgrade Project Update - Late Report
File: S13191
Vide: GB.14
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The purpose of this report is to provide an update on
the Norman Griffiths Oval Upgrade project.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Taylor/Wheatley)
That this report be received and
noted.
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Update
on Council land acquisitions for open space
File: S04601/16
Vide: C.1
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In accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 and
the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021, in the opinion of the
General Manager, the following business is of a kind as referred to in
section 10A(2)(c), of the Act, and should be dealt with in a part of the
meeting closed to the public.
Section 10A(2)(c) of the Act permits the meeting to be
closed to the public in respect of information that would, if disclosed,
confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting
(or proposes to conduct) business.
The matter is classified confidential because it deals
with the proposed acquisition and/or disposal of property.
It is not in the public interest to release this
information as it would prejudice Council’s ability to acquire and/or
dispose of the property on appropriate terms and conditions.
Report by Manager Property dated 3 March 2025.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Taylor/Wheatley)
That Council proceed in the
manner outlined in this report as amended by the Confidential Memorandum for
C.1 – Update on Council land acquisitions for open space.
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After having declared and interest in GB.12, Councillor Pettett withdrew from
Chambers during discussion and did note vote on the following matter.
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Dual Occupancy
Minimum Lot Size post-exhibition
File: S14428
Vide: GB.12
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To report on the public consultation and confirm a
minimum lot size for dual occupancy development within Ku-ring-gai to forward
to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Balachandran/Taylor)
A. That
Council endorse a minimum lot size of 1015 sqm for dual occupancy development
within the Ku-ring-gai local government area R2 (Low Density Residential)
zones, excluding bushfire prone land, heritage items and land within a TOD
area, and forward it to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for
finalisation as indicated in this report.
B. That Council prepare planning controls and
development standards based on the 1015 sqm minimum lot size, for inclusion
into the Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan 2015 and the Ku-ring-gai
Development Control Plan, and report these back to Council.
C. That the Director Strategy and Environment
be given delegation to correct errors and improve clarification, provided it
does not alter the direction of the minimum lot size and minimum lot width.
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Councillor Pettett returned to Chambers. After having declared an interest in
GB.13, Councillor Wheatley withdrew from Chambers during discussion and did not
vote on the following matter.
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Receipt of Letter of
Offer to enter into a Planning Agreement with a Planning Proposal - 345
Pacific Highway Lindfield
File: S06198
Vide: GB.13
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To advise of the receipt of a letter of offer to enter
into a Planning Agreement associated with a Planning Proposal to alter the
planning controls at 345 Pacific Highway, Lindfield.
MOTION:
(Moved: Councillors Taylor/Ngai)
A. That
Council note that following both a costs agreement and subsequent
negotiations, a draft Planning Agreement be presented to Council with a
progress report as to whether the matter should proceed to public exhibition.
B. The
proponent be advised that Council will seek provision in the Planning
Agreement for the minimum proportion of affordable housing to be provided in
perpetuity to ensure consistency with Council’s ongoing strategic work
on the provision of Affordable Housing within Ku-ring-gai through an
Affordable Housing Policy and Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme.
C. The
proponent is reminded that setbacks to the Pacific Highway frontage of the
development will be required in consultation with Transport for NSW to ensure
the future delivery of the approved Traffic Signal Modifications at the
intersection of Pacific Highway and Balfour Street/Havilah Road and the
extension of the right turn bay into Balfour Street. This may require a
formal agreement with the NSW State Government.
CARRIED
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Taylor/Ngai)
A. That Council note that following both a costs agreement
and subsequent negotiations, a draft Planning Agreement be presented to
Council with a progress report as to whether the matter should proceed to
public exhibition.
B. The proponent be advised that Council will seek provision
in the Planning Agreement for the minimum proportion of affordable housing to
be provided in perpetuity to ensure consistency with Council’s ongoing
strategic work on the provision of Affordable Housing within Ku-ring-gai
through an Affordable Housing Policy and Affordable Housing Contributions
Scheme.
C. The proponent is reminded that setbacks to the Pacific
Highway frontage of the development will be required in consultation with
Transport for NSW to ensure the future delivery of the approved Traffic
Signal Modifications at the intersection of Pacific Highway and Balfour
Street/Havilah Road and the extension of the right turn bay into Balfour
Street. This may require a formal agreement with the NSW State Government.
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Councillor
Wheatley returned to Chambers.
Motions of which due Notice
has been given
Item NM.1 (Financial and Operational Review of
Ku-ring-gai Council - Surviving in a Cost of Living Crisis) was withdrawn by
Councillor Devlin.
BUSINESS WITHOUT NOTICE –
SUBJECT TO CLAUSE 9.3 OF code of meeting practice
Nil.
QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE
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Norman Griffiths Oval
File: EM00046/2
Vide: QN.1
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QUESTION:
Question from The Mayor, Councillor Kay dated 31 January
2025
1. What
are the potential legal risks and liabilities of proceeding with the proposed
work without obtaining an independent flood study that includes Probable
Maximum Flood (PMF) assessment (as required by Regulation 171A of the EPA
regulations), especially important in the event of continued flooding, water
pollution or damaging environmental impact?
2. Has
an independent expert provided any written confirmation or formal
”sign-off” that the design will actually work as a 2.4 million
litre detention tank?
3. Has
a formal written opinion of the cost to completion of the current design,
including a financial risk analysis quantifying additional cost blowouts,
been obtained? If so, what are these projected cost?
4. What
would be the cost of installing a natural turf surface at Norman Griffiths
Oval given the works already completed, and would it lower the financial and
environmental risks associated with the project?
5. Has
a pollutant load analysis been undertaken for the oval?
6. Has
council examined the environmental impact of any changes to groundwater
seepage associated with the aquifer referred to in ecologist Roger Lembit’s
report sent to council staff and councillors in 2023?
7. Has Council conducted a survey of Quarry
Creek’s water path to establish a benchmark for assessing future flood
impacts on water flow?
ReSPONSE:
Response from Director Operations Peter Lichaa and
Director Strategy & Environment Andrew Watson
1. The
requirements of Regulation 171A have been complied with, and therefore there
is no identified liability or risk. Regulation 171A (via Section 6.8 of
State Environmental Planning Policy (Biodiversity and Conservation) 2021)
does not require a separate flood study with its own PMF model. Instead, it
requires that the environmental impacts of a PMF be considered, which the REF
evidences, treating the entire site as flood liable.
2. Council
is currently awaiting the finalisation of the Detailed Flood Impact
Assessment and independent sign off Report from the independent
consultant who has been engaged by Council to assess the TurfOne flood
detention design. The independent consultant has provided a Preliminary Flood
Impact Report to Council with recommendations to ensure the detention tank
design and construction will achieve the required volume of 2.4ML.
3. Council
is being advised by appropriately qualified consultants on the project
costs. The current adopted budget for the project is $6,857,674.80.
There will be a separate item on the agenda for the March Ordinary Meeting of
Council addressing the forecast cost of completion.
4. The
estimated cost of simply laying natural turf in lieu of the proposed
synthetic surface is in the order of $1M. This is on the assumption that the
works as constructed remain in place and does not factor in the existing
contractual commitments for provision of the synthetic surface. Further
detailed investigation and design would be required to ascertain the relative
financial and environmental impacts of changing to a turf surface, including
a revised REF, suitability of the proposed detention basin and works as
constructed.
5. A
detailed pollutant load in the form of a catchment model analysis was not
performed. However, the pollutant load overall, for the catchment area
upstream of the outlet to Quarry Creek in Bicentennial Park, is expected to
be reduced as the project introduces storm water treatment infrastructure to
the site. Council is committed to ongoing monitoring of this project.
6. Yes.
The issues raised in Roger Lembit’s report were considered in the
updated REF, version 9, signed off on 4th July 2023.
7. Council relies on available flood
study maps, contour maps, and riparian mapping for our analysis of flood flow
paths. A separate survey of Quarry Creek’s water path has not
been conducted.
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Inspections– SETTING OF TIME,
DATE AND RENDEZVOUS
GB.11
Planning Proposal for 77 Kulgoa Road Pymble TBA
The Meeting closed
at 7:45pm.
The Minutes of the Ordinary
Meeting of Council held on 18 March 2025 (Pages 1 -41) were confirmed as a full
and accurate record of proceedings on <Insert confirmation date …>.
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General
Manager Mayor
/ Chairperson
