Agenda item

SUMMARY

The proposal is to subdivide the land into six lots in two stages, construct four dwellings, and associated removal of vegetation.

The application was referred to the Country Fire Authority (CFA), Melbourne Water, Yarra Valley Water, Comdain Gas, SP AusNet, Department of Transport and Planning an (DTP) and internally by Council’s Engineering Traffic and Drainage Departments, Environmental Department, Arborist and Warburton/Lilydale trail working group. All referral assessments determined no overarching concerns with the proposal, subject to conditions.

Two (2) objections and two (2) petition objections have been received, with a total of 49 signatures. Objector concerns primarily relate to existing traffic conditions at corner/intersection of Howard Street and Seymour Street where vehicle users are having near traffic accidents and waste collection trucks are blocking traffic flow, waterway flooding and hard rubbish left on nature strips, and general amenity impacts with more development.

The proposed subdivision complies with the Scheme’s minimum lot sizes, is compliant with Clause 55 ResCode current standards and relevant objectives Design and Development Overlay objectives and Council’s Multi Unit Development Design Guidelines. The vegetation removal meets objectives set out in related policies and controls.

Overall, the proposed development and design response complies with relevant policies, provisions, and prescribed design standards of the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme.

It is recommended the application be approved subject to conditions.

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

Cr McAllister left the meeting at 7.48pm and returned to the meeting at 7.48pm prior to a vote being taken.

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