Agenda item

SUMMARY

The application proposes a staged twenty-five (25) lot subdivision, vegetation removal, creation and removal of easements.

The subdivision is to be undertaken in two stages, with development of the site confined to the western half of the site where all lots will range between 500 and 21,614 m2 (2.1 hectares conservation lot). The development will also incorporate a new road off Hoddle Street that will provide access to all allotments. The eastern end of the site includes a conservation zone that will protect and conserve existing flora and fauna in the area. The subdivision design is site response and responds to the constraints of the site and surrounds, including environmental features and hazards.

The application has been advertised and at the time of this report seventeen (17) objections have been received. Objector concerns primarily relate to traffic and user safety of Hoddle Street, impacts to flora and fauna and the character of subdivision pattern.

Overall, the subdivision responds to the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme when assessed against the relevant policies including the Municipal Planning Strategy, Planning Policy Framework, Zone, Overlay and particular provisions of the Scheme.

It is recommended the application be approved and a Notice of Decision to Grant a Planning Permit, subject to conditions contained in Attachment 1, be issued.

In accordance with Governance Rule 58, Russel Bondarenko-Edwards spoke in objection to the recommendation included in the officer report.

In accordance with Governance Rule 29.1, Cr Child, Cr Mcilwain, Cr Cox,
Cr McAllister and Cr Marriott spoke to the Motion.

In Favour:    Cr Child, Cr Heenan, Cr Marriott, Cr Mazzarella, Cr McAllister,
Cr Mcilwain and Cr Ward

Against:       Cr Cox