Agenda Item No. 10.3

Alice Springs Town Council Development Committee Meeting Tuesday 7th August 2018

Arunta Room

Meeting Opened; 7.00am

1. Attendance:Mayor Damien Ryan Councillor Glen Auricht Councillor Marli Banks (Chair)Councillor Jamie de Brenni (left at 8:24am)Councillor Jimmy CockingCouncillor Eli MelkyCouncillor Matt PatersonCouncillor Jacinta Price (arrived at 7:05am)Councillor Catherine Satour (left at 7:59am)Chief Executive Officer - Rex MooneyDirector Technical Services - Scott AllenManager Developments - Dilip NellikatAdministration Assistant - Kristine Capangpangan (Minutes)

2. Apologies:

2.1 Attendance List - 2017/18o Cr Melky questioned the motivation behind this attendance list register and the need to

introduce this listo Mayor Ryan discussed the importance of attending committee meetings o CEO confirmed that the other committees will have the same register which is an

internal document however it is in a different format o Cr Satour expressed her disappointment in the lack of discussion prior to this document

being published

3. Disclosure of Interesto Cr Melky declared a conflict of interest on Item 6.12 on this agenda o Cr Auricht declared a conflict of interest on Item 6.7 on this agenda o Cr Paterson declared a conflict of interest on Item 6.11 on this agenda o Mayor Ryan and Councillor Price noted that both have children attending St Philips

College which is on Item 6.8 on this agenda

4. Minutes of Previous MeetingThat the Minutes of the Development Committee meeting held on the 2nd July 2018 be confirmed.

MOVED: Councillor de Brenni SECONDED: Councillor Paterson CARRIED

5. Business Arising:

5.1 Item 6.3 from 2 July Minutes 2018 - 80 Hartley Street Updateo Director Technical Services advised that there is no response yet from the letter sent to

the Development Consent Authorityo Cr de Brenni confirmed that the access closure on Hartley Street, shortage of 2 car

parks and the access from the laneway were approved by the Development Consent Authority

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5.2 Item 9.3 from 2 July Minutes 2018 - United Petroleum 194 Stuart Highway Updateo Director Technical Services informed the committee that United Petroleum has advised

him that they are proceeding with 194 Stuart Highway development and that he is meeting with United Petroleum for further discussions

5.3 Item 6.9 from 2 July Minutes - 32 Adamson Avenue Updateo Cr de Brenni informed the committee that the Development Consent Authority rejected

this application and no permit was issued

6. DCA Applications for July 2018

6.1 Lot 8618 - 24 Railway Terrace - PA2018/0308 Alterations to parking layout for an existing restaurantConditions: Separate Verge Permit, Sight Lines & Other Major Development Conditions as required

o Director Technical Services presented the committee with a slideshow which showed the current conditions on the surrounding verge along McDonald’s and a proposal for the applicant to upgrade the verge in lieu of the shortage of 6 car parks

o The presentation showed ways to rejuvenate the visual appeal of the area through means of landscaping, screening of roadside infrastructure and paving the footpath for safer use and to attract more pedestrian traffic

o Director Technical Services expressed concerns with regard to the lack of success on the Parking Contribution Plan through the Consent Authority

o A Verge Development strategy will be proposed as a new recommendation to the Consent Authority in lieu of the Parking Contribution Plan

o The Committee supported the draft response

6.2 Lot 385 - 2 Goyder Street - PA2018/0297Subdivision for the purpose of a unit titles scheme in 2 stages to create 9 units and common property including one vacant lot for stage 1 Conditions: Basic Stormwater, Sight Lines

o Cr Auricht asked if there is a shortage of units in Alice Springs as a numerous amount of units are currently being constructed

o Cr Melky believes that there is no shortage. Discussion ensued with regard to the current market situation

6.3 Lot 3268 - 58 Bradshaw Drive - PA2018/0277Unit Title Schemes subdivision to create 5 units and common propertyConditions: Basic Stormwater, Kerb Crossovers, Separate Verge Permit, Sight Lines,Car parking outside of CBD

Councillor Melky declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting at 7:34 am

o Discussion ensued with regard to the fees and charges and the unspecified works done by previous officers on this application

Motion: That the current fee be applied and previous fee advise corresponded be notpursued

MOVED: Councillor de Brenni SECONDED: Mayor Ryan CARRIED

Action: Manager Developments to send a further response on the amended fee

Councillor Melky returned to the meeting at 7:49am

Agenda Item No. 10.3

6.4 Lot 4362 - 14 Mulara Street - PA2018/0267Carport addition to single dwelling with reduced front boundary setback Conditions: Basic Stormwater, Kerb Crossover, Separate Verge Permit, Sight Lines

o Manager Developments said that a further response was sent to the Consent Authority advising the applicant that any construction on top of the drainage easement is forbidden

6.5 Lot 45 - 38 Hartley Street - PA2018/0278 Change of use from shop to 'restaurant and shop'Conditions: No conditions required by Alice Springs Town Council

6.6 Lot 1928 - 39 Milner Road - PA2018/0295Subdivision for the purpose of a Unit Titles Scheme to create 2 units and common propertyConditions: Basic Stormwater, Separate Verge Permit, Sight Lines

Councillor Auricht left the meeting at 7:50am

6.7 Lot 7140-6 Lyndavale Drive - PA2018/028523.25m high telecommunications facility with associated antennas and equipment shelterConditions: No conditions required by Alice Springs Town Council

o Discussion ensued with regard to the proximity of the tower to the residents, lack of community consultation and the placement of signage

o Cr de Brenni informed the committee that the applicant has been advised by the DCA to do a letter drop notification and door to door knocking around the neighbourhood

Motion: That a further response notifying the Development Consent Authority about Council’s concerns being

i. The lack of community consultation //. The proximity to residential location

Hi. The lack of clear and visible signage notifying residents within the area on this development

MOVED: Councillor Price SECONDED: Councillor Cocking CARRIED

Councillor Satour left the meeting at 7:59am

Councillor Auricht returned to the meeting at 8:00am

6.8 Lot 4577 - 20 Schwarz Crescent - PA2018/0131Rezone from OR (Organised Recreation) to CP (Community Purpose)Conditions: No conditions required by Alice Springs Town Council

6.9 Lot 4536 - 9 Irvine Crescent - PA2018/0264Staged subdivision of 3 lots to create 3 lots (boundary re-alignments)Conditions: No conditions required by Alice Springs Town Council

6.10 Lot 6122 - 95 Cromwell Drive - PA2018/0268Garage addition to existing single dwelling with reduced building setback to front boundary and construct shed & verandah with reduced building setbacks to side and rear boundariesConditions: Basic Stormwater, Separate Verge Permit, Sight Lines

Councillor Paterson left the meeting at 8:01am

Agenda Item No. 10.3

6.11 Lot 2768 - 33 Memorial Drive - PA2018/0276 Consolidation of three lots into one lot Conditions: Basic Stormwater

Councillor Paterson returned to the meeting at 8:02am

Councillor Melky left the meeting at 8:02am

6.12 Lot 9510-18 Jennarae Drive - PA2018/0286Re-subdivision of units and common property under the Unit Titles Act (to accommodate additional dwelling approved by DP16/0575) to create 7 units and common property Conditions: Basic Stormwater

Councillor Melky returned to the meeting at 8:03am

6.13 Lot 5537 - 8 Hong Street - PA2018/0253Verandah addition to an existing multiple dwelling with a reduced rear boundary setback (Unit 4)Conditions: Basic Stormwater, Separate Verge Permit

6.14 NT Portion 7307 - 2 Burrows Street - PA2018/0307Unit Title Schemes subdivision to create 4 units and common property Conditions: No conditions required by Alice Springs Town Council

o To be noted that Cr Melky declared a conflict of interest later on in the discussion of this application due to the lack of clear information on the applicants details

o Discussion ensued with regard to finding avenues on obtaining the actual names of applicants to aid this committee when declaring conflict of interests

o Manager Developments to contact Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics for clear information on future applications

6.15 Lots 2102 & 9120 -19 & 19A Roberts Crescent - PA2018/0319 Consolidation to create one lotConditions: Basic Stormwater

Action: Manager Developments to send a further response advising that the closure of the laneway were initiated by Council, therefore no conditions or fee is applicable.

7. DCA Permits for July 2018

7.1 Lot 9066 - 2 Reus Court - DP18/0252Shed / garage addition to existing single dwelling with reduced building setback to front boundary

7.2 Lot 1604 - 400 Stuart Highway - DP18/0250 Transport Terminal with ancillary site office and fuel depot

7.3 Lot 179-80 Hartley Street - DP18/0256Construct 3x2 bedroom multiple dwellings (service apartments) in a two storey building and alterations to an existing restaurant

7.4 Lot 9037 - 289 Stuart Highway - DP18/0253Motor repair station / light industry and ancillary showroom sales including alterations and extensions to a two storey building

7.5 Lot 9927 - 6 Wright Place - DP 18/0285

Shed addition to existing Single Dwelling with reduced building setbacks to side and rear boundaries

8. Part 5’s Issued for July 2018

8.1 Lot 10040 - 12 Dalgety Road - DP18/0027Fuel depot addition to existing Transport Terminal

8.2 Lot 2869 - 28 Standley Crescent - DP17/0444Carport addition to an existing single dwelling with a reduced side setback

8.3 Lot 6612 - 7 Turner Court - DP 13/0200Carport and shade structure with reduced setback to front and side boundaries

8.4 Lot 7893 - 2 Percy Court - DP16/0597Alterations and additions to an existing supporting accommodation development including 20 additional beds, upgrades to existing building and car parking area.

9. General Business

9.1 Albrecht Oval Lights - Updateo Director Technical Services advised the committee that a hearing was held on 31 July

2018 and we anticipate a decision from the Minister in the coming weeks

9.2 900 Irlparpa Road - Updateo The Chair confirmed that this is on the Development Consent Authority agenda for

tomorrow 08/08/2018

9.3 Review of application & their relevance to the Development Committee meeting agenda

o Discussion ensued with regard to what items should be discussed and whether Council officers restrict applications to those not discussed at the Development Consent Authority meeting due to the time constraints

Action: Director Technical Services to review applications and their relevance for discussion in the Development Committee meeting

9.4 Affordable Rentals -o Discussion ensued with regard to the economic data of construction jobs, rental price

increase, trends and the current real estate market o Cr Melky advised that information is accessible on the REINT and realestate.com

website

Councillor de Brenni left the meeting at 8:24am

Motion: That Council invites REINT to a Council committee meeting and provide information on the current real estate market and trends in Alice Springs

MOVED: Councillor Cocking SECONDED: Councillor Melky CARRIED

Next Meeting:Tuesday 3rd September 2018 - 7am in the Arunta Room

Adjournment: Meeting Closed: 8:26am

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