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Development Services Monthly Review October 2014

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Development Services

Monthly Review Report October 2014


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Table of Contents Executive Summary…………………………………………………………… 3 Department Overwiew……………….………………………………………... 4 Workplace Health & Safety………….………………………………………….. 5 Review of Operations………………...……………………………………….. 6 Strategic Planning……………………………………………………………….. 6 Development Approvals……………………………….………….…………….. 7 Health and Regulatory Services…………………………………………….…. 14 Business Support…………………………………………………….………….. 18


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Executive Summary

Development Services

The Strategic Planning Team is currently exceptionally busy in finalising the Draft Mackay Region Planning Scheme. This includes further amendments which are currently open for public consultation and closing early December 2014. The future Planning Scheme will incorporate the three existing schemes of Sarina, Mirani and Mackay and the most current planning initiatives and supporting studies undertaken, in particular the Regional Sustainability Strategy. Development applications received in October include five Dual Occupancies, one Multiple Dwelling development of 54 units (resubmission of previous development application on the Pioneer River), nine requests to amend conditions/extend currency periods, one Rural Sub-division, four Urban Sub-divisions, sixteen Setback requests and two Dwelling House Overlay applications. Although the quantity of applications is still below trend line, it is encouraging to see a general upward trend since January. The number of Operational Works applications was in line with the previous month. Significant developments include extension to South's Suburban Bowls Club (new application), the new soccer facility in Glenella (approved application) and Subway restaurant in Paget (works commenced) along with City Fitness Gym. The Health & Regulatory Team worked hard to manage the 39% increase of client requests during October. Outdoor events continued to feature, which resulted in Environmental Health Officers assessing a large number of applications in regards to conditions for approval, noise management and temporary food arrangements. An aerial baiting campaign was also successfully conducted through a consortium of community and government groups late October in the O'Connell River Area. Further progress was also made in regards to Council's Focus on Development Project (improving development-related systems and procedures for the benefit of the community and development industry) and the launch of electronic planning schemes on Council's website (ePlanning).

Newspaper article from The Daily Mercury in relation to wandering cattle and the new Council stock pound located at Mt Bassett

Kevin Jefferies Director Development Services


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Department Overview

Department Main Operations

Development Assessment

Planning-Assessment of applications for: Material Change of Use Reconfiguration of a Lot Concurrence Agency Amended Application Negotiated Decision

Engineering-Assessment of applications for: Plan Sealing Operational Works Construction Works Minor Works

Strategic Planning

Draft Mackay Region Planning Scheme Waterways and Flood Studies Local Area Planning Regional Planning Infrastructure Planning

Health and Regulatory

Services

Environmental Health Vector Control Environmental Protections Pest Management Education Services Development Compliance Local Law Services

Business Support

Planning Advice Application Lodgement Subdivision Plan Administration Management Reporting


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Four incidents were reported for the month. Incident 1 – Performing U turn & hit block of concrete hidden within grass. Passenger in car was thrown forward in seat suffering whiplash. Incident 2 – Investigating barking dog complaint when tenant became abusive to Council officer. Incident 3 – Showing client’s puppy, it became excited and its head collided with officer’s chin, first aid provided

Workplace Health & Safety Incident Statistics Month 2014 Total Incidents Month 2014 Total Incidents

January 2014 1 July 2014 3

February 2014 0 August 2014 3

March 2014 0 September 2014 2

April 2014 0 October 2014 3

May 2014 1 November 2014

June 2014 0 December 2014

0

1

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7

8

9

10

Total Incidents 2014


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Review of Operations

Strategic Planning

Draft Mackay Region Planning Scheme

Following the draft Mackay Region Planning Scheme (Draft Scheme) public consultation period in 2013, further planning initiatives and supporting studies, notably the Regional Sustainability Strategy (RSS), have resulted in amendments being made to the Draft Scheme. These amendments ensure the region's growth and development is planned sustainably and efficiently for the collective benefit of landowners, residents and business’.

Further public consultation on proposed changes to the Draft Scheme is underway. These amendments affect the following sections of the Draft Scheme:

Strategic Framework (Part 3) – 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.3 and 3.8;

Zones Codes – 6.2.4 Emerging community zone code, 6.2.7 Industry investigation zone code and 6.2.17 Rural zone code;

Zone map series Schedule 2: Zone Map 43 & 46 (Ooralea);

Zone map series Schedule 2: Zone Map 78 (eastern Sarina);

Priority Infrastructure Area boundary (Schedule 3);

Priority infrastructure plan (Part 4) – Assumptions;

Strategic Framework maps (Schedule 2);

Local plans (Part 7) – 7.2.3 Ooralea local plan.

Submissions previously lodged during the original public consultation period (May – August 2013) remain valid and relevant to the Draft Scheme drafting process and will be considered during the final drafting of the planning scheme.

The amendments package is currently on Public Consultation, commencing Wednesday 22 October 2014 and closing 5pm on Wednesday 3 December 2014.

http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/business/regional_sustainability_strategy


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Current Projects The table below provides an overview of the projects currently underway in each of the sub programs in Strategic Planning

Regional and Local Area

Planning

Transport &

Infrastructure Planning Waterways

Draft Mackay Region Planning Scheme

Growth Allocation Model and population modelling

McCready’s Creek South Stormwater Trunk Infrastructure Study

Regional Sustainability Strategy

Infrastructure agreements Bakers Creek Stockroute

Road East Stormwater Trunk Infrastructure Strategy

Public Consultation – Amendments package of Draft Mackay Region Planning Scheme

Transport modelling Voluntary mechanism for

Stormwater Quality Management

Heritage Awards 2015

Review of Infrastructure Charges Framework & development of a Local Government Infrastructure Plan

Mackay Region Coastal and Inland Flood Hazard Adaptation Strategy

Centres strategy review Bakers Creek / Walkerston Flood Study

Urban Stormwater

Quality Management Plan for Mackay

FOCUS

Regional Sustainability Strategy

Over the past 10 years, Mackay has undergone substantial change. We have become one of the fastest growing regions in Queensland and while this has provided benefits to our community, we are also feeling the effects of this change. Mackay's' rapid growth has been a direct response to a buoyant mining industry in central Queensland and while this has introduced new opportunities, we have found as a region we have been living beyond our means. During this period of high growth, council has invested heavily in supporting infrastructure right across our council area.

The RSS provides a sustainable path for development. The RSS Alternative Future report contains a number of strategic and operational recommendations, including proposed amendments to the draft Mackay Region Planning Scheme. The ongoing alignment of Council’s planning, infrastructure and financial strategies, with focussed growth within Council’s priority infrastructure area will assist in providing operational efficiencies while still being able to support affordable growth in our region.


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Development Approvals

Volume of Operations No. of Applications Assessed Planning

The number of applications received in October reduced slightly from September to 48. This discontinues the general upward trend since January. The applications received in October were for five Dual Occupancies, one Multiple Dwelling development of 54 units, nine requests to amend conditions/extend currency periods, one Rural Sub-division and four Urban Sub-divisions (two lots per application) as well as 16 setback requests and two Dwelling House Overlay applications.

It is noted that the 54 unit application is a resubmission of the previously lapsed Pier development. This was a two tower development with the eastern tower being 5 storeys and the western tower being 8 storeys plus shops/restaurant at 6 River Street, Mackay.

Material Change of Use - Code

Material Change of Use - Impact

Reconfiguration of a Lot

Concurrency Agency

Amended Application

Combined Applications

Combined Applications

Carried Forward New Completed


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Review of Operations Development Approvals

Operational Works

Plan Sealing

Minor Works


Value of Development

The total of approved construction work for the Month of October was $9,716,560 which is a significant decrease from the October 2013 figure of $29,550,728. The October 2014 total was however slightly higher than the previous month of September which had a total value of $6,274,611.

Value of Approved Operational Works Cumulative value of works to date

Engineering

The number of Operational Works applications that were received for the month of October was 9 which is the same as the number received in the previous month of September. Development Engineering issued 9 approvals in October with 21 Operational Works applications carried forward; these applications may be under an applicant’s response period, an extension period or a Council issue period.

The number of Survey Plans sealed in the month of October was 15 which is less than the 23 sealed in the previous month. 14 new Plan Sealing applications were received in October with 7 carried over. Those that have not have been approved for sealing are under assessment or Action Notice (Information Request).

42 Minor Works applications were lodged in October. Throughout the month, 38 applications were approved with 61 carried forward.

Volume of Operations No. of Applications Assessed

Disclaimer: Due to fluctuating cost of works figures all historic data is updated on a monthly basis. The graph demonstrates the cumulative figures for the calendar year.


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Updates on Significant Developments Currently Being Assessed by Council

Applications Lodged for

Assessment

Developments

Approved

Operational Works Lodged

New Applications

DA-2014-218 39 Wardrop Street, West Mackay

Extension to South’s Suburban Bowls Club

Impact Assessable The application is for a

small extension to the existing clubhouse to provide another entrance away from the bar area and improve the internal layout. Improved car parking and waste storage areas are proposed in association with the extension.

Works Commenced

OW -2014-33

Marian Water Treatment Plant

Application Approved

DA –2014-152 69 – 119 Heaths Road, Glenella

New soccer facility approved.

Works are underway.

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Works Commenced

Plans Sealed

Plans Sealed

SPCOM-2014-61

Avalon Estate Stage 5 – Sub-stage 1 4 Lots

Endorsed 14 October 2014

Works Commenced

DA-2012-316 8-14 Centurion Drive, PAGET

An approval for a Subway was given on the 31st of

January 2013 This commercial

development faces the Bruce Highway and forms

part of the Industrial development on the

remainder of the site along with the City

Fitness Gym

OW Approved

OW -2014-60 L900 Lindwall St, Glenella

30 Lot Residential Subdivision

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Development Services performance against legislative timeframes

MCU Code & Impact The KPI’s for approval of Material Change of Use applications have been met except for Impact assessable applications for the month of October, with the following results: • MCU Code applications – 95% of applications were decided within 40 days, with the average timeframe being 15 days. • MCU Impact applications – 45% of applications were decided within 40 days, with an average timeframe being 60 days. The impact application performance was affected by 4 applications which distorted the statistics. These applications were the Blacks Beach Liquor Barn, the Blacks Beach Shops near the Tavern, the recycling facility near the Edmund Casey Bridge and the Leagues Club in Walkerston applications where ongoing negotiation with the applicants was agreed in accordance with the service charter.

MCU Code & Impact Days to decide Material Change of Use applications

Reconfiguration of a Lot The KPI’s for Reconfiguration of a Lot applications have not been met for October, with the following results: • RoL applications – 79% of applications were decided within 40 days, with the average timeframe being 37 days As above these 2 figures were distorted by the Blacks Beach reconfiguration applications in the vicinity of the Blacks Beach Liquor Barn.

Reconfiguration of a Lot Days to decide ROL applications

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Development Services performance against legislative timeframes

Operational Works The number of new Operational Works application received for October was 9. Out of the 9 new applications 2 Decision Notices were issued, 5 applications remain in the Decision Making Period, 1 application is in an Action Notice Response Period and one application is Not Properly Made. 67% of applications decided in October met the target timeframe of 40 days to issue. Two applications were decided within 45 business days and 1 was decided in 63 business days.

Operational Works Days to decide Operational Works applications

Plan Sealing

15 plans were endorsed in the month of October with 14 new Plan Sealing applications being received. 90% of plans that were sealed were in the target 20 day timeframes.

Plan Sealing Days to decide Plan Sealing applications

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Oct-13 Jan-14 Apr-14 Jul-14 Oct-14% decided in 20 days without Action Notice

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Target (85% in 20 days)


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Health and Regulatory Services

Client Requests Overall, numbers of client requests received increased by 39% when compared to the previous month. Increases were consistent across all service areas apart from Pest Management where they remained steady. Although, with the increased numbers of requests received, Officers still were able to maintain completion rates. 85% of abandoned vehicle requests and 64% of barking dog requests were finalised. Outdoor events again have featured predominantly this month with Environmental Health Officers assessing increased numbers of applications and carrying out inspections with respect to conditions of approval, noise management and temporary food.

Inspections This table shows the premises inspected calendar year to date, October 2014 by the Environmental Health Officers.

Type Inspections

Caravan Parks 13

Food 304

Accommodation 55

Swimming Pools 39

Footpath Dining and Street Vendors 5

Environmental Relevant Activity 8

Volume of Operations No. of Client Requests Processed

Illegal or Non-Complying Development

Food Accommodation & Home-Based Business

Public Health & Safety and Environment

Abandoned Vehicles

Pools, Sewerage, Stormwater & Plumbing

Pest Management

Dogs and Other Domestic Animals



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Review of Operations Health & Regulatory Services

Monthly Infringements Activity

Total Infringements issued from 01 October to 31 October 2014 was 1,238

Infringements required to be issued by Officers this month increased across the full spectrum of regulatory activities undertaken, apart from development compliance and environmental protection, which remained steady. Numbers of infringements issued relating to regulated parking increased to 1,193 in October. This increase has been attributed to further improvements to coordination, officer availability, modifications to patrolling regimes and fine weather.

The table below provides a summary of infringement activity for Health & Regulatory Services for October 2014.

Issued Paid Waived/voided Not Paid

All other infringements $ Value 4,552 - 569 3,983

# 8 - 1 7

Animal Related $ Value 10,905 908 - 9,997

# 35 35 - 31

Development Compliance $ Value 1,251 - - 1,251

# 2 - - 2

Environmental Protection $ Value - - - 58,091

# - - - 893

Health Infringements $ Value - - - -

# - - - -

Stormwater & Waste $ Value - - - -

# - - - -

Vehicle Related $ Value 78,352 15,343 4,918 58,091

# 1,193 238 62 893

TOTAL $Value 95,060 16,251 5,487 73,322

% 100 17.1 5.8 77.1

TOTAL # 1,238 242 63 933

% 100 19.5 5.1 75.4


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Infringements Activity – Financial Year 2013/14 to date

Total Infringements issued from 01 July 2013 to 31 October 2014 is 8,790.

Total Infringements issued YTD 01 July 2014 to 31 October2014 is 3,346.

Well over half or 64.4% of all infringements issued since 1 July 2013 have been paid by offenders within the required timeframe. To date, 27.1% remain outstanding and are transferred to our collection process where they are issued a reminder notice and finally referred to the State Penalties and Enforcement Registry (SPER) for recovery.

The table below provides a summary of infringement activity for Health & Regulatory Services from 01 July 2013 up to the end of October 2014.

Outstanding

Issued Paid Waived/ Voided

Not Paid Reminder

Notice Issued

Referred to SPER

All other infringements $ Value 74,175 26,438 19,876 5,121 4,552 18,188

# 134 48 36 - 8 33

Animal Related $ Value 106,066 34,446 9,062 12,017 10,550 39,991

# 430 150 37 36 44 163

Development Compliance $ Value 91,990 43,905 20,212 9,143 910 17,820

# 49 23 10 4 2 10

Environmental Protection $ Value 6,221 - 2,200 - 1,821 2,200

# 4 - 2 - 1 1

Health Infringements $ Value - - - - - -

# - - - - - -

Stormwater & Waste $ Value - - - - - -

# - - - - - -

Vehicle Related $ Value 547,193 349,744 57,992 61,948 6,081 71,428

# 8,173 5,440 664 960 98 1,011

TOTAL $Value 825,645 454,533 109,342 88,229 23,914 149,627

% 100 55.1 13.2 10.7 2.9 18.1

TOTAL # 8,790 5,661 749 1,009 153 1,218

% 100 64.4 8.5 11.5 1.7 13.9


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Review of Operations Health & Regulatory Services

Current Month Value of Works

Average Dwelling Size 251m2 $394,136.22

No. of Detached Dwellings 43 $14,971,562.00

Average Value of Detached Dwelling - $348,175.86

No. of Attached Dwellings 8 $5,129,385.00

Average Cost of Attached Dwellings - $641,173.13

Additions and Alterations 14 $794,892.00

Total Residential Applications 51 $20,100,947.00

Total All Applications 157 $34,822,217.00

Vector Control

Sites Inspected Sites Treated Hectares Treated

112 52 1,550 ha

Building Works The table below represents the total dollar amount of building works carried out in the region for the month of October 2014

The table below represents the work carried out by the Vector Control team in October 2014.

Aerial baiting for wild pigs was conducted on 23rd and 24th October.

120,000 hectares of inaccessible land strategically baited, targeting water sources where pigs are likely to congregate. This land area is the same size as Hong Kong.

4,300 meat baits deployed Over 1,000 kilometres flown over two days 15 properties / estates + ground baiters in

Mackay region On one property, four different mobs of

pigs and 38 individuals were counted at dams

Joint effort by all stakeholders including WRC, MRC, QPWS, Reef Catchments, WCL, graziers and lease holders was taken towards reducing feral pigs where needed regardless of tenure or size of financial contribution

Out and About – Wild Pig Control in O’Connell River Area

Helicopter & Bait distribution hopper


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Business Support

Month’s Highlights Development and minor works applications have significantly reduced from last month, however are consistent with October 2013. Planning Advice enquiries remain consistent. Electronic planning schemes have

been placed on Council’s website for the current 3 planning schemes, with positive feedback received from users.

Preparation has commenced on

inputting information for the online planning advice facility, this is expected to be finalised by the end of 2014.

All new subdivision plan guides have been created and uploaded to Council’s public website for industry use. This change is envisaged to reduce the number of Action Notices issued and reduce the assessment timeframes. Internal processes are also being re-developed to allow for Fast Track assessment to begin on subdivision plan applications.

Volume of Operations No. of Requests Processed

Application Lodgement

Minor Works Processing

Planning Advice Enquiries

Communications and Events


Planning Advice

The table below represents the total number of planning advice enquiries handled by the Planning Advice Team as well customer satisfaction results.

Total No. of Planning Advice Enquiries

Total No. of Feedback Responses

Satisfaction with Planning Advice

130 5 4

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