GLENORCHY PLANNING AUTHORITY AGENDA MONDAY, 4TH MAY 2015 GLENORCHY CITY COUNCIL * The General Manager certifies that the reports contained in this Agenda have been written by qualified persons under Section 65 of the Local Government Act 1993. * Aldermen with an interest or concern in relation to a particular item on this Agenda, are invited to attend the meeting. * All application information is available to Aldermen for inspection upon request to the relevant Planning Officer. Chairperson: Alderman K. Johnston Hour: 3.00 p.m. TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. PLANNING AUTHORITY DECLARATION ....................................................... 3 2. APOLOGIES/LEAVE OF ABSENCE ................................................................. 3 3. PECUNIARY INTERESTS ............................................................................... 3 4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES .................................................................... 3 5. PROPOSED USE AND DEVELOPMENT - ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO PLACE OF ASSEMBLY (HERITAGE LISTED PLACE) WITH PARKING DISCRETION. RE-ADVERTISED - GOODWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE - 20A ACTON CRESCENT, GOODWOOD AND 20 ACTON CRESCENT, GOODWOOD.................................................... 4 6. PROPOSED USE AND DEVELOPMENT - CHANGE OF USE TO MISCELLANEOUS (SALVATION ARMY) INCLUDING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS AND SIGNAGE IN EXCESS OF 4M2 - 115 CENTRAL AVENUE, DERWENT PARK .......................................................... 18 II Monday, 4th May 2015 1. Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda PLANNING AUTHORITY DECLARATION The Chairperson stated that the Glenorchy Planning Authority intended to act as a Planning Authority under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993. 2. APOLOGIES/LEAVE OF ABSENCE 3. PECUNIARY INTERESTS 4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES That the minutes of the Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting held on 20th April 2015 be confirmed. 3 Monday, 4th May 2015 5. Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda PROPOSED USE AND DEVELOPMENT - ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO PLACE OF ASSEMBLY (HERITAGE LISTED PLACE) WITH PARKING DISCRETION. RE-ADVERTISED GOODWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE - 20A ACTON CRESCENT, GOODWOOD AND 20 ACTON CRESCENT, GOODWOOD Author: Planning Officer (Vanessa Tomlin) Qualified Person: Planning Officer (Vanessa Tomlin) Property ID: 7210940 REPORT SUMMARY: Application No.: PLN-15-023 Applicant: SEMF Pty Ltd Owner: Glenorchy City Council Zoning: Community Use Development Category: Place of Assembly Development Status: Discretionary Discretions: Parking 42 Days Expires: 04 May 2015 Existing Land Use: Place of Assembly Proposal In Brief: Additions and alterations to Place of Assembly (heritage listed place) with parking discretion. Re-advertised Representations: 0 Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions 4 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda REPORT IN DETAIL: PROPOSAL: An application for additions and minor interior alterations to a Place of Assembly, at 20 and 20A Acton Crescent Goodwood was received. The proposal involves the addition of a reception/lounge, office, amenities, storeroom and under-cover access ramp. Minor interior alterations are proposed to accommodate the proposed additions. The proposal has provision for 11 parking spaces. SITE & LOCALITY: The site is situated on the southern side of Acton Crescent, eastern side of Stradbroke Road and northern side of Howard Road, Goodwood (Fig. 1). Figure 1. The site is identified as 20 and 20A Acton Crescent Goodwood and is situated amongst residential and commercial uses. 5 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda The site is zoned Community Use and is in proximity to the Urban Residential Zone, open space Zone, Local Shopping Centre LB1 Zone and the Motels and Liquor Licensed Establishment Zone. The site is comprised of two lots, with certificate of title numbers 24368/1 and 239724/1, respectively. The site is occupied by the Goodwood Community Centre and community gardens. The Goodwood Community Centre is listed under Schedule 5 (Heritage Places) of the Glenorchy Planning Scheme 1992. The site has an existing parking area with 11 parking spaces and on-street parking is available in proximity to the site. The site is relatively flat, with no natural hazards or significant vegetation identified. BACKGROUND: PLN-02-01401 Community Centre Additions, approved 15/11/02 PLAM-11/08 The amendment included 85 additional places to Schedule 5(a) Heritage Places to the Glenorchy Planning Scheme 1992, approved, 05/06/13. APPRAISAL: Representations: The application was advertised for the 14-day statutory time period with no representations received. Consistency with State Policies, Objectives of LUPA: There is no inconsistency with any State Policy or with the objectives of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, as the proposal is considered to be orderly and environmentally responsible. A condition is recommended requiring appropriate soil and water management to prevent erosion and the transport of sediments into surface waters – consistent with the State Policy on Water Quality Management. Zone Intent: The proposal is situated in the Community Use Zone. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Community Use Zone, as the primary purpose of the site is for a community centre and the proposal is considered to secure the site for future public use with minimal impact on the amenity of neighbouring properties. Use: The proposal is in association to a Place of Assembly. A Place of Assembly is a permitted use and development within the Community Use Zone. However, in view of the fact that the proposal seeks a variation to the parking requirement, the proposal is discretionary. Hours of Operation: The proposed hours of operation are 9am to 5pm weekdays only. Given that the proposal is an existing use, with no complaints recorded relating to the hours of operation, the proposed hours of operation are reasonable. 6 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda Setbacks: The setback standard Clause 6.8.2 states that the minimum setback is to satisfy the setback standard for the zone with which the site shares a common boundary. The site does not share a common boundary with another site in a different zone (Fig. 2). Figure 2. The proposal site does not adjoin another site The proposed additions are to be setback 5m form the northern boundary and the proposed access ramp is to be setback 2m from the southern boundary. The proposed setbacks are not expected to impact other surrounding development. Traffic, Access & Parking: The proposal is not expected to significantly increase the local traffic volume and the existing access arrangements are to remain unchanged by the proposal. As a result of the proposed increase to the gross floor area of the Use, the proposal is to have a parking shortfall of three spaces, pursuant to Clause 10.5.1. Clause 10.8 facilitates the relaxation of the number of parking spaces standard. It is considered that the existing Place of Assembly, with community gardens precludes compliance with the parking standard. In view of this, Council’s Traffic Engineer and Development Engineer have reviewed the parking requirements and proposed parking arrangements. Council’s Traffic Engineer and Development Engineer are satisfied that the parking shortfall can be accommodated in available on-street parking in proximity to the site, which will cater conveniently and safely for the expected parking demand generated by the use of the site. Signage: No signage is proposed. 7 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda Heritage: The site is listed under Schedule 5 (Heritage Places) of the Glenorchy Planning Scheme 1992. Council’s Heritage Officer has provided detailed comment on the proposal and notes that the proposed addition respects the form and fabric of the existing building. Other Provisions: There are no natural hazards or significant vegetation identified on the site. The proposal is considered to have made reasonable provision of crime prevention measures and is consistent with the provisions of Clause 9. REFERRALS: Development Engineer: Council’s Development Engineer has made the following comments and recommended conditions of approval. Traffic, Access & Parking Access to the site is from an existing access crossover to an existing sealed carpark from Howard Road. The existing carpark has an existing capacity of 11 car parking spaces. The proposed extension and existing structure has a gross floor area (GFA) of approximately of 209m2 excluding areas associated with the toilets and kitchen. Under the Glenorchy Planning Scheme 1992 this generates 14 car parking spaces (1 per 15m2 for place of assembly). It is considered the deficiency of the three car parking spaces (14 – 11) can be incorporated into adjacent on-street car parking (please refer to Council Traffic Engineers report) without creating any significant increase or change to the existing traffic conditions. One car parking space is recommended as a condition of approval for the use of people with disabilities, based on the number required under Clause 10.9.1 of the Glenorchy Planning Scheme 1992. This will likely require an existing wide car parking space, adjacent to the proposed extension modified to comply with Australian Standard AS/NZS 2890.6 - 2009 Off-Street Parking for people with disabilities and will be required to be provided prior to use of the proposed development. GCC Services (Stormwater) There are no GCC stormwater mains affected by this application. Other Geoscience issues There are no geotechnical issues identified through Council records that affect this application. 8 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda Flooding/Inundation issues There are no flooding issues identified through Council records that affect this application. Traffic Engineer: Council’s Traffic Engineer has made the following comments and recommended conditions of approval. In terms of parking provisions, based on the requirements of the Glenorchy Planning Scheme 1992, the parking requirement for a place of assembly is 1 per 15m 2 of gross floor area. With the consideration of the proposed 209m 2 gross floor area, the total parking requirement for the proposed development would be 14 spaces. As a result, with the provision of 11 on-site car parking spaces, the total parking shortfall associated with the proposed development equates to 3 spaces. It should be noted that there are adequate on-street parking spaces in the form of parking bays at the frontage of the proposed development at Howard Road. For this reason, I concur that the shortfall of 3 car parking space can easily be accommodated within the surrounding road network. Based on the above points, the proposed development is not expected to have any significant detrimental impacts on the surrounding road network in terms of traffic efficiency or road safety. As a result, I have no objection to the development of the proposed additions and alterations to Place of Assembly with parking discretion associated with the Goodwood Community Centre at 20a and 20 Acton Crescent, Goodwood on traffic engineering or road safety grounds. Environmental Health Officer: Council’s Environmental Health Officer has made the following comments and recommended conditions of approval. Based on the proximity to residential properties, construction hours, along with delivery times have been conditioned to limit any impact this development may have on these properties. Additionally, to minimise the amount of waste that may be product from this development and directed to landfill, any waste must be managed in accordance with the hierarchy of waste management. Advice has been included regarding modifications to a food premises, in case there is an intention to produce food intended for sale from this kitchen. Heritage Officer: Council’s Heritage Officer has made the following comments and recommended conditions of approval. Heritage Listings: The Building is listed in Schedule 5 (Heritage) – Glenorchy Planning Scheme 1992. 9 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda Description Of Place: The Goodwood Community Centre is a single storey mud brick building with a wedge-shaped footprint designed to best fit the corresponding land parcel bounded by Acton Crescent and Howard Road. A carpark and community garden is located on land adjacent and immediately west of the centre. Figure 2. Current view of the front of the Goodwood Community Centre. The proposed extension will project from the left hand side of the existing community centre. The existing entry vestibule will be demolished. A servery will be installed in the window opening to the left of picture and a new window will be inserted in the blank wall to the right of picture. New ramp access, retaining walls and a path will also be constructed to service the new arrangement. Brief History: [The following historical overview has been sourced from information published in Goodwood Community Newsletters in recognition of the 30th anniversary of construction of the existing mud brick Community Centre in 2014, and the collaborative Goodwood ‘Then’ and ‘Now’ publication from 2008]. The site upon which the Goodwood Community Centre presently stands was formerly owned by the Roman Catholic Parish of Goodwood. Two recycled Mussett huts with adhoc additions served as the parish church. Sister Pat Murphy who recognised a particular need for companionship and belonging amongst many residents of Goodwood was the driving force behind the push to provide community based support activities at the time. In response to this, the Mussett hut church was closed in 1979 and refurbished to serve as a community centre. Activities at the revamped former church included playgroup, bingo, plays, social morning teas and other special events. The fostering of community spirit resulted in then Minister for Community Welfare, John Cleary recommending a new centre be constructed in mud brick. His rationale was that would encourage local participation in construction and help reduce the associate costs of the new centre. 10 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda The building was designed and its construction supervised by builder, Peter Nute. His construction team included members of the local community along with 40 men from the Army’s 611 Supply Company and Hobart Workshop Platoon based at Dowsing Point. The completed community centre was opened on 12 May 1984 by then MLC, Ken Lowrie (who, as Mayor of Glenorchy, had been instrumental in engendering community pride in the City). It had been a massive undertaking and, according to the community newsletter, local people still lay claim to the mud bricks they made more than 30 years ago. Figure 3. Members of the community constructing the Community Centre, (Goodwood ‘Then’ and ‘Now’). 11 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda Figure 4. A polished granite plaque inscribed with gold lettering commemorating the opening of the mud brick community centre by former Glenorchy City Mayor and then MLC, Ken Lowrie, is located inside the entry vestibule of the centre. Statement of Heritage Significance: Goodwood Community Centre is the tangible outcome of a process demonstrative of community interest, activism and energy. The Centre building is locally significant to the extent that it demonstrates: • the realisation of a shared objective in the creation of a facility for community use; • the evolution of community services in Glenorchy during the late 20th Century, and; • the role of community spirit, activism and co-operation in the provision of facilities available for community use since the 1980s. Supporting Information Goodwood ‘Then’ and ‘Now’ Booklet, 2008. An initiative of the Goodwood Community Precinct in partnership with the Goodwood youth Task Force and Glenorchy City Council. Goodwood Community Centre Newsletters, 2014 containing commemorating 30 years of the Goodwood Community Centre. 12 articles Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda Background Previous applications with heritage assessments: None on file. Pre-application advice: A meeting between Council’s Senior Statutory Planner, Heritage Officer and SEMF was held on 1/9/14 to discuss planning and heritage parameters. Heritage matters for consideration included: - Retention of evidence of the original building line internally; - Retention of the plaque commemorating the original construction, preferably in-situ or relocated; - Consideration of rendered blockwork construction – sympathetic but identifiably new/different; - Roofline to project from existing, and; - Ensuring drainage directs water away from the mud brick building in any new arrangement. Referral in Brief Proposed works: Construction of a single-storey rendered block work addition to the front of the existing community centre with associated access ramp, path and retaining walls. Summary of Heritage Impact: Two aspects of the community centre are important from the heritage perspective: (i) The use, and; (ii) The building constructed by the local community. In regards, to point (i), above, the proposed development represents a positive outcome as it will enhance (and help secure) ongoing use of the building for community purposes. In regards to point (ii), above, the proposed addition respects the form and fabric of the existing building. In the design, as much as necessary and as little as possible of the existing building will be modified to accommodate the extension and new use opportunities. The form and footprint of the mud brick building will remain clearly evident and readily distinguishable from the rendered blockwork of the addition. The roofline will carry through from the existing building to the extension. The proposal is entirely sympathetic in scale, form and detailing and represents a positive heritage outcome. Goodwood Community Centre Newsletters, 2014 containing commemorating 30 years of the Goodwood Community Centre. 13 articles Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda Compliance with statutory provisions: It is considered that the proposed development is not contrary to Schedule 1, Part 2(g) of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993. Planning Scheme Provisions: In the determination of an application for a Permit regarding a property included in Schedule 5, Council is directed to take into consideration clause 7.10.(i), in particular: i) whether the proposed Use or Development provides adequately for the conservation of any fabric, buildings, structures or features of cultural heritage significance on the place or within the locality; and, under clause 9.5.1, in particular: c) Before deciding on an application for a permit for a heritage place, the Council must consider: i) The Cultural Heritage Significance of the Place and whether the proposal will adversely affect that Significance. ii) Any applicable heritage study or conservation plan. iii) Whether the location, bulk, form or appearance of the proposed development will adversely affect the Cultural Heritage Significance of the place. iv) Whether demolition, removal or external alteration will adversely affect the Cultural Heritage Significance of the place v) Whether the proposed subdivision or consolidation will adversely affect the Cultural Heritage Significance of the Place. vi) Whether the proposed subdivision or consolidation may result in development that will adversely affect the Cultural Heritage Significance of the Place. vii) Whether the proposed sign will adversely affect the Cultural Heritage Significance, character or appearance of the Place. Legislative Provisions: Schedule 1, Part 2(g) of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 requires a Planning Authority (g) to conserve those buildings, areas or other places which are of scientific, aesthetic, architectural or historical interest, or otherwise of special cultural value; This place is not registered in the Tasmanian Heritage Register, therefore referral to the Tasmanian Heritage Council for assessment pursuant to the provisions of the Historic Cultural Heritage Act 1995 is not required. Recommendation: Approval. 14 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda External Referrals: TasWater is in support of the proposal and has recommended conditions and advice. DISCUSSION: The proposed development at 20 and 20A Acton Crescent, Goodwood, is considered to accord with the objectives of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, with the State Policies and the intent of the Community Use Zone. The proposed additions and alteration to the heritage listed place are considered to be sympathetic to the cultural heritage values of the place and provide a clear distinction between what is existing and proposed. The proposal site is to have a parking shortfall of three spaces. However, the available on-street parking adjacent to the site has the potential to accommodate any additional parking generated from the proposal and is considered to be a reasonable arrangement. The application was advertised for the 14 day statutory time period with no representations received. CONCLUSION: The proposal is assessed to substantially comply with the requirements of Schedule 1 of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 and the Glenorchy Planning Scheme 1992, subject to the recommended conditions. Recommendation: That a permit be granted for the proposed use and development of Additions and alterations to Place of Assembly (heritage listed place) with parking discretion. Readvertised at Goodwood Community Centre, 20a Acton Crescent, Goodwood and 20 Acton Crescent, Goodwood subject to the following conditions: Planning: 1. Use and development shall be substantially in accordance with planning permit application No. PLN-15-023 and Drawing No. P1 submitted on 29 January 2015, except as otherwise required by this permit. 2. Any conditions and/or advice as determined by TasWater, and set out in the attached Appendix A, form part of this permit. Heritage: 3. The inscribed granite plaque commemorating the opening of the existing community centre must remain affixed to the wall within the mud brick section of the building. Reason for condition: To ensure that the plaque commemorating the opening is retained as part of the fabric of the mud brick building. 15 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda Engineering: 4. Soil and water management is to comply with best practice to prevent any transfer of soil material outside of the area specifically and necessarily disturbed for construction. Particular attention is to be paid to ensure no soil material is tracked onto roads and footpaths or to enter the Council’s stormwater system. All aspects and protection measures in connection with soil and water management are to comply with the requirements of Council’s Development Engineer and be installed prior to the removal of and/or disturbance of any soil or vegetation. 5. The loading and unloading of goods, including building materials and equipment, from vehicles must only be carried out on the land. 6. A minimum of eleven (11) clearly marked car parking spaces must be provided prior to use, generally as shown on the proposal plan (A101A) submitted with the development application and kept available for these purposes at all times. Car parking spaces, manoeuvring areas and aisles must be provided in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 2890.1 – 2004 Off-Street Parking. 7. Of the required number of car parking spaces, One (1) space shall be provided (modified) for the use of people with disabilities. The space shall be clearly marked and be in accordance with the standard for disabled car parking laid down in Australian Standard AS/NZS 2890.6 - 2009 Off-Street Parking for people with disabilities prior to use of the development. 8. All internal hydraulic service works required for the development shall be at the Developer’s expense and must comply with the requirements of Council’s Plumbing Surveyor. Environmental Health: 9. 10. Equipment and machinery associated with the development of the site must only be operated during the following times: Monday to Friday 7.00am to 6.00pm Saturday 8.00am to 6.00pm Sunday and Public Holidays 10.00am to 6.00pm All solid wastes must be managed in accordance with the hierarchy of waste management summarised below, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Senior Environmental Health officer: a) waste must be minimised, that is, the generation of waste must be reduced to the maximum extent that is reasonable and practicable, having regard to best practice environmental management; b) waste must be re-used or recycled to the maximum extent that is reasonable and practicable; and 16 Monday, 4th May 2015 c) 11. Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda any residual waste must be disposed of only at a site and in a manner approved by the Senior Environmental Health Officer. The loading and unloading of vehicles on the land and the transportation of any materials to or from the land must only take place between the following hours: Monday through to Saturday 0700 to 1800 Sunday and Public Holidays 0900 to 1800 Advice to applicant: The proponent’s Building Surveyor must forward copies of the following documents to Council’s Senior Environmental Health Officer prior to any works being undertaken on site (including the installation of fixtures and fittings) that relate to the proposed food premises: a. a request in an approved form (Form 42) for an Environmental Health Officer report; b. any relevant drawings, specifications or other documents submitted with the application; and c. details provided by the owner of the nature of the foods to be prepared, handled, stored or sold and the types of manufacturing processes to be undertaken on the premise. d. Council’s Senior Environmental Health Officer may require the premises to meet equipment and fit out specifications which exceed those required by the National Construction Code 2011, before the premises can be registered and the food business licensed pursuant to the Food Act 2003. Attachments/Annexures 1 Attachment - Goodwood Community Centre - Acton Crescent, Goodwood 17 Monday, 4th May 2015 6. Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda PROPOSED USE AND DEVELOPMENT - CHANGE OF USE TO MISCELLANEOUS (SALVATION ARMY) INCLUDING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS AND SIGNAGE IN EXCESS OF 4M2 - 115 CENTRAL AVENUE, DERWENT PARK Author: Senior Statutory Planner (Peter Meloy) Qualified Person: Senior Statutory Planner (Peter Meloy) Property ID: 7746147 REPORT SUMMARY: Application No.: PLN-15-048 Applicant: Jaws Architects Owner: Kemead Pty Ltd Zoning: Service Business Development Category: Miscellaneous Development Status: Discretionary Discretions: Use, signage 42 Days Expires: 13 May 2015 Existing Land Use: Showroom/Offices/Warehouse/Business Premises Proposal In Brief: Change of Use to Miscellaneous (Salvation Army) including additions and alterations and signage in excess of 4m2. Representations: 0 Planning Issues: Nil Recommendation: Approval 18 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda REPORT IN DETAIL: PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes a change of use from warehouse, offices, business premises and showrooms to miscellaneous use (Salvation Army state administration centre). The miscellaneous use will include offices, records and equipment storage area and training room. The proposal does not include any external additions to the existing buildings but does include minor alterations to the external facades of the buildings. The proposal also includes the creation of a mezzanine area over part of an existing warehouse/showroom area, removal of an existing pole sign and provision of new business identification signage. The existing 45 on-site car parking spaces will be retained. SITE & LOCALITY: The site is an irregular-shaped parcel of land comprised of two titles, these being: CT 231952/1: 3,262.9m2 CT 46976/2: 780.8m2 The property has frontage to the Brooker Highway (eastern and south-eastern boundaries), Derwent Park Road (southern boundary) and Central Avenue (western boundary) but has direct vehicular access to only Central Avenue. The northern boundary of the site adjoins a property currently developed as a public carwash facility. The site is fully developed with the original building having been approved in 1991 and a subsequent additional building being approved in 1999. The current buildings have housed a number of warehouse/office and showroom developments since their construction and the site currently provides 45 car parking spaces all set in landscaped surrounds. The site enjoys a prominent position on the corner of Derwent Park road and the Brooker Highway, sited among other commercial developments with residential development located on the opposite (south) side of Derwent Park Road. 19 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda FIGURE 1: Aerial photograph of site (highlighted) and surrounds. BACKGROUND: 25.02.1991: Planning permit granted for construction of a warehouse, offices and showroom for Nutrimetics Pty Ltd. The existing pole sign fronting the Brooker Highway was approved in August 1991. 03.02.1999: Change of use to educational establishment approved (Catholic Education Office). Not proceeded with. 01.04.1999: Continuation of use of existing building as showroom and offices and construction of additional showroom, car parking and landscaping approved (Brock Plaster Pty Ltd). 25.08.1999: Business signage for previously approved uses and exterior painting approved. 29.09.1999: Part change of use to educational establishment and business premises. 20 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda APPRAISAL: Representations: The application was publicly advertised for the 14-day statutory period during which no representations were received. Consistency with State Policies, Objectives of LUPA: There is no inconsistency with any State Policy or with the objectives of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 because the proposal is considered to be orderly and environmentally responsible. A condition is recommended requiring appropriate soil and water management to prevent erosion and the transport of sediments into surface waters – consistent with the State Policy on Water Quality Management. Zone Intent: The land is zoned Service Business under the Glenorchy Planning Scheme 1992 (the Scheme). Part of the site, CT 231952/1 which makes up slightly more than 80% of the total site area, is affected by a Specified Departure (S7.6) of Schedule 7 of the Scheme. The intent of the Service Business Zone is as follows: (a) to cater for business activities that are less intensive uses of land and are generally not suited to location within the Central Commercial and Frame Commercial Zones; (b) to cater for those uses that require a high degree of visibility and accessibility to passing traffic and that generate a high proportion of single-purpose vehicle trips; and (c) to encourage use and Development characterised by low scale buildings, display of goods and on-site parking; (d to improve safety and security be the provision of adequate lighting, access to telephones and safe pedestrian routes. The proposal is considered to be consistent with the intent of the Service Business Zone owing to the proposal being a less intensive use of land not generally suited to a location within the Central Commercial and Frame Commercial zones and requiring a high degree of accessibility to passing traffic that would generate a high proportion of single-purpose vehicle trips. Specified Departure S7.6 for this site (and for 117 and 119 Central Avenue) states that: Any use or development of the land zoned Service Business and bounded by Brooker Avenue, Derwent Park Road, Central Avenue and the Railway Reserve excepting that land shown in Certificate of Title Volume 3107, Folio 93, shall be subject to the following restrictions:- 21 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda (a) There shall be no vehicular egress or ingress to or from the Brooker Avenue or Derwent Park Road. (b) The minimum building setback from the Brooker Avenue and the Derwent Park Road boundary shall be ten (10) metres. (c) A five (5) metre wide landscaping strip is to be provided on the Brooker Avenue and Derwent Park Road boundary. (d) Any advertising sign shall be located at least five (5) metres from the boundary of the Brooker Avenue. Clearly, the specified departure was introduced into the Scheme at a time when there was a perceived need to control future physical development of the site. Since the creation of the specified departure the site has been developed in accordance with those controls and the current proposal continues to comply with the specified departure’s requirements. Use: The proposed use of the site by the Salvation Army is a Miscellaneous Use, which is a discretionary use within the Service Business zone. The Salvation Army proposes to use the buildings as its state administration centre or headquarters (see Figures 2 and 3 below). The proposal includes multiple interrelated uses, such as in-house training facilities for staff and staff meeting rooms/facilities, office space for administration, storage areas (shown as “warehouse” on the plans) for records and emergency response equipment associated with the main use of the buildings – administration, and stock associated with seasonal functions and activities, that together, are not specifically defined in Schedule 2 Use and Development Categories in the Scheme. The most obvious classification of the use would be “Major Business Premises”. However, it is considered that the proposed use is not a Major Business Premises which is prohibited within the Service Business zone. Major Business Premises means the use or development of any land, having a gross floor area exceeding 200m2 for an office for business or commercial purposes, including a bank, building society or similar institution, or for an office providing professional advice or services, but not retailing of goods. In view of the fact that the proposal is neither a business nor a commercial purpose because the Salvation Army is a registered non-profit charitable organisation providing community services, the use category of Major Business Premises is not appropriate. A review of the other available definition of the uses proposed for the site does not allow for the proposed use to be adequately defined. For these reasons, the ‘use’ cannot be otherwise categorised. Therefore, the appropriate use category for the proposal, as a whole, is ‘Miscellaneous’. 22 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda FIGURE 3: Proposed ground floor plan. FIGURE 4: Proposed first floor plan. 23 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda Hours of Operation: The proposed days and hours of operation are: Mondays to Fridays: 8.30am to 5.30pm. The applicant has also indicated in the accompanying Environmental Supplement Form that while the predominant use of the office space would be weekdays there is expected to be minimal and unpredictable use of the building outside of these days and hours to provide community emergency support and relief as needs arise. Council’s Environmental Health section has considered this aspect of the proposed hours of operation in a later section of this report and has recommended a special condition to accommodate this aspect of the development. Setbacks: Clause 3.10.2(b) of the Scheme requires buildings in the Service Business zone to be set back 4.5 metres from the road alignment. The existing building complies with this setback. However, Specified Departure S7.6 (b) of the Scheme also requires all buildings on this site to be setback a minimum of 10 metres from the Brooker Avenue (now Highway) frontage. The existing buildings also comply with this sitespecific building setback. Building Height: Table 7 to Clause 3.10.3 of the Scheme sets a maximum building height of 8 metres in the Service Business zone. Although the proposal includes no changes to the height of the existing building, the building has a maximum height of 8 metres and complies with this development standard. Design & Appearance: In terms of the existing buildings, Clause 3.10.4 of the Scheme requires the design and appearance of the development to appropriately screen all outdoor storage areas, outdoor work areas and rubbish receptacles from public view. At present, the site is occupied by two separate businesses. One of these is using the northern car park partly as a storage area which is open to the public view. Once the site is occupied by a single entity where this area will return to being used for car parking, the visual impact will improve. It is also likely that existing ad hoc advertising will be removed thus improving the overall appearance of the existing buildings because the single occupant proposes new, co-ordinated business identification signage as well as proposing to remove an existing pole sign located on the Brooker Highway frontage (see Figure 4 below). Landscaping: Clause 3.10.5 of the Scheme requires landscaping in the Service Business zone not to: Reduce sight distance to any intersection; Restrict pedestrian movement or reduce safety; or Reduce visibility or safety. 24 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda The site is fully landscaped and a site inspection reveals that this mature landscaping satisfies the above criteria (see Figures 4 and 5 below). Some new landscaping is proposed along the buildings’ southern façade and it is recommended that a condition be included in any permit requiring any new landscaping to comply with the above requirements of the Scheme. FIGURE 4: Existing building when seen from Brooker Highway. Pole sign on left proposed to be removed. 25 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda FIGURE 5: Example of existing landscaping on the subject site. Traffic, Access & Parking: The proposal includes the provision of 45 on-site car parking spaces. Table 17 to Clause 10.5.4 of the Scheme allows Council to determine the number of on-site car parking spaces to be provided for a miscellaneous use. In this case, the application was supported by a Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) that concluded that the proposed 45 spaces would be adequate to serve the proposed use and expected number of staff and visitors that the use may generate. The TIA was assessed by both Council’s Traffic Engineer and Development Engineer who have concluded that the 45 spaces will be adequate for the proposed development. The detailed assessment of the TIA can be seen in the Traffic Engineer’s comments in a later section of this report. Signage: The applicant proposes the following business identification signage which consists of the name “The Salvation Army” within its shield logo: One logo shield on each of the buildings’ four facades; One 1.5m by 2.4m sign with logo shield on the corner of Derwent Park Road and Central Avenue; and Two 1.5m by 2.4m signs with logo shield at the entrance and the rear of the southern car park. 26 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda Clause 11.7 of the Scheme allows business identification signage with a total area of less than 4m2 to be erected without requiring a planning permit. In this instance, the seven proposed signs have a total area of greater than 4m 2 and form part of the proposal for which the applicant seeks consent. It is considered that the proposed signage is appropriate for the purpose of business identification and that the proposed number, position and size of the signs is in keeping with the design and scale of the buildings. Heritage: The site is not listed under Schedule 5 (Heritage Places) of the Glenorchy Planning Scheme 1992. Other Provisions: The proposal is considered to be in accordance with the provisions of Clause 9 of the Scheme because no natural hazards or significant vegetation has been identified on the subject site and the proposed site is not a place of heritage significance. In addition, the proposal is not located within 30m of a listed watercourse. It is considered that the proposal makes reasonable provision of crime prevention measures by providing casual observation to the car parking areas from public areas and by keeping landscaping low in scale to increase opportunities of natural surveillance, subsequently providing a reasonable sense of public safety within the immediate area. REFERRALS: Development Engineer: Traffic, Access & Parking Access to the site is available from three existing crossovers on Central Avenue. The applicant has submitted a Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) with the application. Please refer to Council’s Traffic Engineer’s referral for a detailed discussion of these issues. The previous use of the site as a combination of warehouse and office space would have required a minimum of 34 spaces in accordance with the planning scheme. The change of use proposed has been classified as Miscellaneous and parking rates are to be determined by Council. The proposed Change of Use application indicates 45 parking spaces to be provided on site including one accessible parking space. Council’s Traffic Engineer supports the findings of the TIA that this amount of parking is sufficient for the proposed development. In addition, a recommendation is included to restrict any on-street parking along the frontage of the development at the applicant’s expense. This will require the installation of signage and has been recommended as a condition of approval. GCC Services (Stormwater) There are no GCC stormwater mains affected by this application. 27 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda Other Geoscience issues There are no geotechnical issues identified through Council records that affect this development. Flooding/Inundation issues There are no flooding issues identified through Council records that affect this development. Traffic Engineer Proposed Development The site is located on the corner of Derwent Park Road and Central Avenue. The Salvation Army proposes to purchase the site and redevelop the building into its headquarters and administrative centre. Proposed redevelopment inside the existing building will provide for the required office space and storage of supplies with are used to service people in need. As a result of the proposed modifications, the building will have the following floor areas: Ground floor offices, training room plus stairs and amenities of approximately 495m2; First floor offices, meetings room plus stairs and amenities of approximately 560m2; Warehouse area of 760m2. While the front of the building on the site faces eastwards towards the Brooker Highway, all vehicle access is off Central Avenue and pedestrian access is off Central Avenue and Derwent Park Road. The site has three access driveways off Central Avenue and total off-street parking capacity on the site will be for 45 cars plus potential vehicle storage in the warehouse. Advice has been received from the Salvation Army that the building use is expected to include up to maximum of 34 employees on site each working day with possibly up to 12 people leaving the site over the day for external tasks and possibly 6 -10 visitors to the site over a normal day. The warehouse area will be used for: Storage of the Salvation Army's four existing trailers - two large trailers which are used as the support vehicles for their Emergency Services Response Team; one large box trailer and one standard 6x4 trailer. These are all used on an 'as needed' basis. The Emergency Services trailers would be used as emergencies arise and the other two trailers are used approximately monthly; Storage of considerable outdoor equipment that supports their Youth Programs (kayaks, camping, etc. which is used on an irregular basis); Storage of documents/archive material which will use up a significant proportion of the available space. The application documentation included a Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) prepared by Milan Prodanovic (dated April 2015). 28 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda Traffic Generation The TIA states that figures associated with the number of employees on site each working day are used to provide an estimate of trip generation to the proposed development. The report indicates that the building will mainly have an office based use with the employees arriving around 8:30am and departing around 4:30pm and there will also be some employee and visitor movements to and from the site over the working day. While there will be up to 34 employees working on the site over a normal day, the TIA states that as a worse case situation, it will be assumed 30 of the employees will use their private car and the rest of the employees will arrive either by public transport or as a car passenger or cycle or walk. This is equivalent to 60 vehicle movements per day or 30 vehicles per hour during the morning and afternoon peak periods. In addition, with the consideration of the movements by employees leaving the site for outside tasks and returning as well as arrival and departure trips by visitors to the site, the report also estimates that a total of 44 - 50 vehicle movements per day or 6 8 vehicles per hour is expected to be generated by the proposed development in this regard. In terms of trip generation estimation associated with the warehouse area, the TIA states that the traffic generation by the proposed use of the warehouse will be minimal and likely to occur at random and rarely, if ever, during peak traffic periods. The report, then, assumes that for the purpose of this assessment there will be around 10 vehicle movements per day. Finally, the TIA summarises that the total number of vehicle trips expected to be generated by the proposed Salvation Army use of the site will be up to 120 vehicles per day. I concur that this traffic generation estimation is appropriate for the case of the proposed development. Road Network Impacts To assess the impact of the proposed development on the surrounding road network, the TIA undertook SIDRA modelling at the intersection of Derwent Park Road and Central Avenue for the year 2025, in both morning and afternoon peak hours. Review of the SIDRA modelling results show that with the higher Derwent Park Road traffic volumes in the afternoon peak hour, the delays associated with Central Avenue will be higher. However, the worst Level of Service will be associated with Central Avenue approaching north to the intersection during afternoon peak periods (Level D) which is not associated with the proposed development. All other traffic movements will have a Level of Service of C or above which is acceptable in a busy urban environment. I agree with the conclusion that the intersection will operate satisfactorily in the future. 29 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda Access The site has three access driveways off Central Avenue. The one nearest Derwent Park Road services a parking area for 22 cars and the middle access driveway leads to a parking area for 17 cars. The last access will provide parking for six cars and also provide access to part of the warehouse area. It should be noted that the most southern access driveway is associated with a separate title. In addition, the TIA states that the current access arrangements would have been set up to allow several businesses to occupy the site and have separate car parking areas. The report also indicates that the three access driveways are sufficiently separated to not give rise to any adverse conflicts in their simultaneous use. As a result, it is considered appropriate to keep the existing access driveways to the site at Central Avenue. In terms of the available sight lines at the access driveways, the TIA states that with virtually all approach vehicles either turning left or right into the northern leg of Central Avenue from Derwent Park Road or turning right into Central Avenue from Pearl Street, the approach vehicle speeds would be quite low. The report, then, indicates that based on site observations and spot speed measurements, vehicles enter the section of Central Avenue adjacent to the development site at quite low speeds ranging from a stopped position (0km/h when giving way to oncoming traffic at the intersections) up to maximum speeds of 25km/h. The report also assumes that the vehicle speed along Central Avenue adjacent to the development site would be around 10 to 20km/h, for which the required sight distance is 30m. Finally, the report states that in such circumstances, the available sight distances for all three access driveways are between 30m and 70m. I agree that the proposed access driveways have adequate sight distances. However, sight lines can be restricted when there is parking in close proximity to the access driveways. For this reason, parking at the frontage of the proposed development on Central Avenue should be restricted. Parking Based on the requirements of the Glenorchy Planning Scheme 1992, the parking requirement for Major Business Premises is 1 parking space per 40m 2 of gross floor area while the parking requirement for Warehouse is 1 parking space per 1.5 employees or 1 parking space per 100m2 of gross floor area (whichever greater). The TIA states that with the consideration of 1055m2 floor area for the proposed office areas and 760m2 floor areas for the proposed warehouse, the total parking requirement for the proposed development would be 34 spaces. The site layout drawing indicates provision for 45 parking spaces on the site including one parking space for people with a disability. I agree that the total available number of parking spaces on the site will be sufficient for the proposed development. 30 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda Conclusion As the proposed development is not expected to have any significant detrimental impacts on the surrounding road network in terms of traffic efficiency or road safety, I have no objection to the development of the proposed Change of Use to Miscellaneous (Salvation Army) at 115 Central Avenue, Derwent Park on traffic engineering or road safety grounds, subject to the following conditions being met: On-street parking must be restricted at the frontage of the development on Central Avenue. The developer shall pay Council the cost of supplying and installing the required signage. Environmental Health Officer: The Salvation Army has requested hours of operation which correspond with Council’s standard condition for this site. The Environmental Supplement Form (p.4) requests “Minimal and unpredictable use of some trailers for community emergency relief and support as needs arise”. The extension of hours for emergency uses is permitted to accommodate emergency relief and support to Tasmanian communities. This has been applied as a special condition. External Referrals: TasWater is in support of the proposal subject to recommended conditions and advice. DISCUSSION: The proposed development for 115 Central Avenue, Derwent Park, is considered to accord with the objectives of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, with the State Policies and the intent of the Service Business zone and the Specified Departure that applies to the majority of the site. The proposed use of ‘Miscellaneous’ is considered to be appropriate, owing to the fact that the non-profit charitable organisation, offering multiple interrelated uses, such as training facilities for staff, office space for administration of the state organisation, staff meeting rooms and facilities, storage areas for records and equipment for emergency operations, could not be specifically otherwise defined in Schedule 2 Use and Development Categories. The application was advertised for the statutory 14-day period with no representations received during that time. The proposed hours of operation are considered to be reasonable given the nature of the use and a special condition has been recommended to accommodate the infrequent use of the site during emergency events. The application includes proposed business identification signage which has been assessed as appropriate for the use and the existing buildings. 31 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda Council’s Traffic Engineer has concluded that the proposal adequately provides parking spaces for the proposed use. Council’s Development Engineer and Environmental Health Officer are also supportive of the proposal and have recommended appropriate conditions. CONCLUSION: The proposal is assessed to substantially comply with the requirements of Schedule 1 of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 and the Glenorchy Planning Scheme 1992, subject to the recommended conditions. Recommendation: That a permit be granted for the proposed use and development of Change of Use to Miscellaneous (Salvation Army) including additions and alterations and signage in excess of 4m2 at 115 Central Avenue Derwent Park subject to the following conditions: Planning: 1. Use and development shall be substantially in accordance with planning permit application No. PLN-15-048 and Drawing No. P1 (Sheets 1 to 8) submitted on 20 February 2015 and Drawing No. P2 (Sheets 1 to 2) submitted on 25 March 2015, except as otherwise required by this permit. 2. Any conditions and/or advice as determined by TasWater, and set out in the attached Appendix A, form part of this permit. 3. Any proposed landscaping must not: Reduce sight distance to any intersection; Restrict pedestrian movement or reduce safety; or Reduce visibility or safety. Engineering: 4. Soil and water management is to comply with best practice to prevent any transfer of soil material outside of the area specifically and necessarily disturbed for construction. Particular attention is to be paid to ensure no soil material is tracked onto roads and footpaths or to enter the Council’s stormwater system. All aspects and protection measures in connection with soil and water management are to comply with the requirements of Council’s Development Engineer and be installed prior to the removal of and/or disturbance of any soil or vegetation. 5. The loading and unloading of goods, including building materials and equipment, from vehicles must only be carried out on the land. 32 Monday, 4th May 2015 Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda 6. 45 clearly marked car parking spaces must be provided as shown on the Site Plan submitted with the development application and kept available for these purposes at all times. Car parking spaces, manoeuvring areas and aisles must be provided in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 2890.1 – 2004 OffStreet Parking. 7. In addition to the above, a minimum of one (1) of the 45 clearly marked car parking spaces must be provided for the exclusive use of persons with a disability and kept available for these purposes at all times. These car spaces must be provided in accordance with Australian Standard AS 2890.6 – 2009 Off-Street Parking for persons with a disability. 8. Driveways, car parking and turning areas must be constructed and sealed with an approved impervious surface treatment within 3 months of commencement of the approved use. All runoff from paved and driveway areas must be retained within site boundaries, collected into a grated drain and silt pit and discharged into Council’s stormwater system. Construction details must generally be in accordance with Council’s standard requirements. 9. In areas set aside for car parking and turning bays, securely fixed wheel stops or kerbing must be provided to the satisfaction of Council to prevent damage to fences or landscaped areas within 3 months of commencement of the approved use. 10. On-street parking must be restricted along the frontage of the development to Central Avenue. Approved parking restriction signage is to be installed by Council at the applicant’s expense to the requirements of Council’s Traffic Engineer within 3 months of commencement of the approved use. 11. The developer shall be responsible for locating existing service connections on site. Where existing service connections cannot be found or existing service connections require upgrading for the development, new connections must be provided by Council or other relevant service Authority at the developer’s cost. 12. All internal hydraulic service works required for the development shall be at the Developer’s expense and must comply with the requirements of Council’s Plumbing Surveyor. Any relocation of internal stormwater and sewerage lines required as a result of the development are required to be approved and constructed in accordance with an issued Plumbing Permit to the requirements of Council’s Plumbing Surveyor. Environmental Health: 13. Equipment and machinery associated with the development of the site must only be operated during the following times: Monday to Friday: 7.00am to 6.00pm Saturday: 8.00am to 6.00pm Sunday and Public Holidays: 10.00am to 6.00pm 33 Monday, 4th May 2015 14. Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting Agenda A noise level from an activity/building must enable compliance with the following: The equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure level measured over 15 minutes (LAeq15min) emitted from a noise source must not exceed 5dB above the background (LA90) noise level at any time when assessed at the boundary of an affected receiver. The background noise level must be measured in the absence of noise emitted from the proposed use in accordance with AS 1055.11997 Acoustics – Description and Measurement of Environmental Noise General Procedures. 15. All solid wastes must be managed in accordance with the hierarchy of waste management summarised below, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Senior Environmental Health Officer: a) waste must be minimised, that is, the generation of waste must be reduced to the maximum extent that is reasonable and practicable, having regard to best practice environmental management; b) waste must be re-used or recycled to the maximum extent that is reasonable and practicable; and c) any residual waste must be disposed of only at a site and in a manner approved by the Senior Environmental Health Officer. Special Condition: 16. The use must operate only between the hours of 7:00am to 7:00pm Monday to Saturday and Sunday 10am to 6pm. However, in the event of a community emergency the operator may use the site outside of these hours. Advice: If asbestos is identified during demolition/renovation then removal must be undertaken in accordance with the Building Regulations 2014. The regulations outline a number of mandatory requirements covering the removal of asbestos, this includes ensuring that all practicable steps are taken before a demolition occurs to identify the presence of asbestos and only permits waste asbestos to be disposed of at an approved waste management facility. Attachments/Annexures 1 Attachment - 115 Central Avenue, Derwent Park 34
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