Agenda item

YR 2025/110 - 2450-2452 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction

Minutes:

SUMMARY

The application seeks approval to undertake internal alterations to expand the supermarket by 1039 square metres, and to extend the building to the rear by 300 square metres, reduce car parking by 53 car spaces, provide four (4) click and collect (loading) car spaces for the supermarket and signage.

The application has been advertised and at the time of writing this report fifty-four (54) objections have been received. Objector concerns primarily relate to the lack of consultation with the community, loss of individual shop tenancy, loss of internal common space, insufficient car parking and insufficient accessible car parking.

An assessment of the application against the requirements of the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme, including the relevant planning policies has found that the application meets the requirements in relation to commercial development. The development meets the Municipal Planning Strategy, Planning Policy Framework, Zone, Overlay and provisions of the Scheme. The proposal has demonstrated that there is sufficient car parking provided on site and on surrounding public roads to meet the statutory parking demand. Overall, the proposal positively responds to the opportunities and constraints of the site and contributes to Yarra Junctions urban character.

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

Cr Mazzarella and Cr Cox left the meeting at 7:10pm, prior to consideration of the item, having declared a conflict of interest in this item.

In accordance with Governance Rule 58, Monica Blanchfield spoke in objection to the recommendation included in the officer report.

In accordance with Governance Rule 58, Paul Little, on behalf of the applicant, spoke in support of the recommendation included in the officer report.

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

Moved: Cr Child
Seconded: Cr Heenan

That Council resolve to approve Planning Application YR-2025/110 for alterations and additions to an existing commercial building, the display of signage, reduction in carparking provisions at 2450-2452 Warburton Highway (Lot 7 Sec 2 PS004348 & Lot 2 PS436477), Yarra Junction, and issue a Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit subject to the conditions in Attachment 1 to the report. 

The motion was Carried unanimously.

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

Against:       Nil

Cr Mazzarella and Cr Cox returned to the meeting at 7.46pm following debate and a vote being taken.

 

 

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