Agenda item

SUMMARY

The application proposes buildings and works associated with the construction of a childcare centre, shops, offices and medical centre, reduction in car parking requirements, alteration of access to a road in a Transport Zone 2 (major arterial road managed by Department of Transport) and creation of easement.

The development is a three (3) storey building that incorporates a mixture of commercial, office spaces and a childcare centre. The proposal is of a contemporary design that integrates and enhances the Lilydale major activity centre. 

The application has been advertised and at the time of this report five (5) objections have been received. Objector concerns relate primarily to insufficient car parking provision and traffic impacts to Hardy Street.

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

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

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

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

In accordance with Governance Rule 29.1, Cr Heenan, Cr Higgins, Cr Cox, Cr Mazzarella and Cr McAllister spoke to the Motion.

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

Against:            Cr Mazzarella and Cr Cox

DIVISION

Cr Mazzarella called for a division.

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

Against:         Cr Mazzarella and Cr Cox.

Absent:          Nil

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

Against:              Nil